November 20, 2014 Wayne & Garfield County Insider

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Thursday, November 20, 2014 • Issue # 1073

BLM Seeks Comment on Grazing EIS Preliminary Draft Alternatives

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Randy Ramsley, of Mesa Farm in Caineville, shares a few moments in the pasture with his herd of milk goats. Ramsley's cheese products are now being sold exclusively to Salt Lake City's top delicatessen and to high-end Salt Lake restaurants.

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Mesa Farm cheeses considered by experts among "Best in the U.S." CAINEVILLE - For many residents of Wayne and Garfield counties—not to mention other inhabitants of the greater southwest and a wide variety of world travelers—a visit to Randy Ramsley’s Mesa Farm Market in Caineville is a welcome and much-looked-forward-to event during summer travels along Highway 24, east of Capitol Reef National Park.

For almost twenty years, Ramsley has served travelers with organic vegetables and salads, fresh coffee and delicious smoothies with fruit grown on the farm, fresh breads and cinnamon rolls baked in his hand-hewn oven, and, more recently, a variety of goat cheeses from a herd and production facility he has built over the past seven or so years. In addition, he has served as the primary fresh-product market farmer to Wayne County.

Those who’ve grazed and gobbled and conversed over

the counter at his market stand have been pleased but not surprised to find that Ramsley has taken on cheese production in a similar way to how he’s done everything else, with a passion for quality. Now, a taste of feta or soft chevre or even of a deluxe, aged, European-style Tomme have become a staple of a Mesa Farm Market visit.

What strikes most friends, visitors, and many neighbors as remarkable is that he has managed to make his way on a lonely stretch of highway, in the most challenging of climates. But Ramsley may be the personification of the old adage, ‘perseverance pays.’ Mesa Farm cheese has now become recognized by Caputo’s Deli, the leading artisan deli in Salt Lake City, and they are now buying virtually all of his stock for sale in their stores and for distribution to Salt Lake City area restaurants.

Randy recalls the locals’

Utah State University Reports Record Research Funding LOGAN - Utah State University recently reported closing out a record year for new sponsored awards funding. Totaling more than $220 million for fiscal year 2014, this is the highest level of external support ever recorded for USU. Sponsored programs contributes about a third to USU’s total budget—35 percent in 2013—with the remainder coming from state appropriations and student tuition and fees.

“When we announce that we’ve had a record year of research funding, it means far more to us than numbers,” said USU President Stan Albrecht.

“It’s an expansion of our ability to accomplish our statewide land-grant mission.”

response to his farming in Caineville with a grin. “A lot of people said, ‘There’s no way, some city boy coming out here, thinking he’s gonna grow vegetables and make a living,’” said Ramsley. “Well I did. So then I said, ‘Well you know I’m gonna make some bread’ and they said, ‘What the heck, bread!’ And I bake bread and it adds to my business.

And then I said I’m going to get some goats. And they said, ‘What are you gonna do with goats?’”

It turns out that the goats are what have made the busi-

ness really fly. The addition of a goat herd seven years ago launched Randy’s farm enterprise on a new path, and, like many things that occur on the farm, happened through a combination of design and good fortune.

“My vision, my focus, has always been sustainability,” said Ramsley. “And really to be sustainable you’ve got to incorporate animals into the operation—for fertilizer primarily, but also the weed conWorld Class Cheese Cont'd on page 3

KANAB - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on the preliminary draft alternatives for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument’s Livestock Grazing Monument Management Plan Amendment and Associated Environmental Impact Statement (MMP-A/EIS).

Comments will be considered as the BLM develops the draft MMP-A/ EIS that will replace existing grazing management decisions.

The public is invited to meet with GSENM staff, learn more about the preliminary draft alternatives, and provide written comments during three public open houses December 2 – 4, 2014. All meetings will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The December 2 meeting is at the Utah State Capitol Building, 350 North State Street, Salt Lake City; the December 3 meeting takes place in Kanab at the BLM administrative complex located at 669 South Highway 89A; and the December 4 meeting is being held at the Interagency Visitor Center at 755 West Main Street in Escalante, Utah.

You may submit comments on the preliminary draft alternatives in writing to the BLM at any public scoping meeting, or by any of the following methods: • Mail: Bureau of Land Management Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument 669 S. HWY 89-A Kanab, Utah 84741 • Email: BLM_UT_ GS_EIS@blm.gov • Fax: (435) 6441250 Please reference

“GSENM Livestock Grazing Plan Amendment” when submitting comments.

The affected planning area includes all public lands within GSENM and public lands for which GSENM has livestock grazing management responsibility. This includes BLM lands within GSENM and additional lands within portions of the BLM’s Kanab Field Office and the Arizona Strip Field Office as well as lands managed by the National Park Service (NPS) in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Small areas of additional state, municipal, and private lands also border or are contained within the planning area, but are not included in the decision area.

The preliminary draft alternatives were developed using public feedback received during the scoping process last winter, in close coordination with the state of Utah, Kane and Garfield counties, other federal agencies, and the best available science. The range of action alternatives will allow the BLM to find a decision that will enable sustained use of the land through improved land health and science-based grazing management.

To be most helpful, please submit comments by close of business on January 20, 2015.

Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment – including your personal identifying information – may be made publicly available at any time.

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History in Your Attic Do You Know These People?

Do you know anything about the people, place, or event in this photo? Maybe you have the same photo in your own family album identifying names and dates? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact SusAnn McLemore: Email nnasusmac@gmail.com, or phone: 435-826-4812.

Help us preserve our history!

Sponsored awards include research grants for campus and the USU Research Foundation, federal allocations from formula funds, and federal student financial aid.

The research funding record has come amidst several years of tight federal budgets, and 2014’s numbers exceed USU’s last highest year, 2011, during which most universities, including USU, continued to enjoy increases in new awards due to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. “We know that access to federal allocations for research are more competitive than ever,” said Mark McLellan, USU Research Cont'd on page 4

REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA

THURS. NOV. 20 - WED. NOV. 26 WINTER BECOMES REALITY. The week will start with highs in the 40s, lows in 20s. Sunny Thurs., then cloudier and maybe rainy on Sat. Colder Sun./Mon., with highs in the 20s on Monday, lows nearing or in single digits Sunday and Monday nights. Then warming a little again on Tues/Wed, sunnier back to low 40s onWed.

Photo provided by Yukon Norman & Cheryl Cox History in Your Attic is a collaborative effort to identify and save historic photos from the Escalante – Boulder area.

Partners are: Boulder Heritage Foundation, Brigham Young University/Lee Library, Escalante Heritage Center, Escalante River Watershed Partnership, Escalante Utah Stake Family Heritage Center, Sons of the Utah Pioneers/ Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, and Southern Utah University.

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More to the Story on Russian Olive Groundwork It was great to see the recent article on the Russian Olive effort in the October 23 Insider, and I appreciate seeing my role in it recognized. However, the article significantly understates what we – the scores of hard working people from Wilderness Volunteers – and I accomplished. The actual total was 42 ½ miles of the river, almost 3 times the 15 miles reported in the article. This was half the length of the river canyon from town to Coyote Gulch, where I started in September 2000. Included were all of the side canyons along the way where Russian Olive was established – Coyote Gulch, Scorpion Gulch, 25 Mile Wash, Neon, Fence Canyon, Choprock, and even one tree in both Moody Creek and East Moody Canyon, plus about 2 ½ miles of Harris Wash. I can only take credit for the first 9 miles, from Coyote up to just above Fools Canyon, where it was still fairly sparse, done in 2000 and 2001. The next 21 miles were done almost entirely by volunteers with hand tools, while I only had a chainsaw for part of it. We had no horse support then either – we hauled everything in on our backs, sometimes as much as 15 miles to reach parts of the lower river. Horse support didn’t come until 2007, provided by Mark Austin volunteering his time and horses. Chainsaw crews were not utilized until the fall of 2006.

By the time ERWP was formed in 2009 we had passed Fence Canyon, with a total of over 38 miles behind us.

Credit for the actual origins of this project properly belongs to former Glen Canyon Escalante Subdistrict Ranger Jim Bowman, whose idea it was to tackle the Tamarisk in Coyote Gulch around 1993. That effort laid the groundwork for taking on the Russian Olive later. And credit for that should go to my friend Bob Read, who persuaded us to let him work on it in Choprock, which he had fallen in love with on a trip there with me in 1990 and saw how it was rapidly being overrun by the Russian Olive.

He and I worked on that together in 2000 before I started on the river that fall. And a huge amount of credit must go to Wilderness Volunteers. Without their help it is doubtful that I could have made enough progress to inspire the formation of ERWP. I wish ERWP well, and I hope they can make the most possible progress each year, since it is only going to get worse, and harder and slower, every year.

Bill Wolverton, Escalante Grazing EIS

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While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. The minutes and list of attendees for each meeting will be available to the public and open for 30 days after the meeting to any participant who wished to clarify the views he or she expressed.

For further information, please contact Matt Betenson, Planning and Support Services

Division Chief at (435) 6441205. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to contact the above individual during normal business hours.

The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individual.

You will receive a reply during normal business hours.

—Bureau of Land Management

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Capitol Reef National Park Accepting Comments on Possible Increase in Recreation Fees TORREY, UT — Capitol Reef National Park and other National Park Service (NPS) units that collect entrance fees from park visitors are beginning public engagement seeking comments on possible changes in park fees beginning in 2015.

National park sites are authorized to consider modest increases in entry fees, which in most cases are being updated for the first time since 2006. Additional funds would be used to enhance visitor services and facilities as the Park Service approaches its centennial anniversary in 2016. Of the 401 parks, monuments, recreation areas and other units of the National Park System, 131 collect entrance fees — about one-third of all units. As part of civic engagement, the park will be accepting comments via an online system.

Beginning in 2015, parks are authorized to change recreation fees to align with the NPS’s new standard entrancefee schedule, which was last updated in 2006. They may not do so, however, until after actively engaging the public about proposed fee changes and their effects. The public includes park users and local communities as well as congressional delegations, state and local elected officials and other interested “stakeholder” groups. Decisions to adjust fees will be made locally and only after considering community feedback from the public outreach. Parks also have the option not to raise fees.

Each park, including Capitol Reef National Park, also must document its outreach efforts, and results must be approved by the director of the Park Service before any fee increase can take effect. Although new fees may begin in 2015, in some cases parks may choose to raise them gradually over several years. Individual park changes can vary, but fees authorized for possible revision include visitor entry fees, expanded amenity fees (campgrounds, guided tours, etc.), transportation fees and special recreation permits.

“We are committed to providing the best possible experience for visitors,” said Leah McGinnis, superintendent of Capitol Reef. “And we are also committed to using funds from entrance, camping and other fees, to improve

and maintain our facilities and provide valuable visitor services.”

Recently, fee revenue has been used to rehabilitate the Cedar Mesa campground and to plant new fruit trees in the park’s historic orchards. Additional revenue raised by a fee increase would help the park to renovate the group campsite in Fruita and install waterbottle filling stations.

Capitol Reef National Park is proposing the following recreation fee changes: • 7-day single vehicle entrance fee (for Scenic Drive) from $5.00 to $15.00 • Nightly campsite at Fruita Campground from $10.00 to $20.00 • Group campsite in Fruita from $3.00 per person ($50.00 minimum) to $4.00 ($75.00 minimum) • Capitol Reef specific annual pass will be $30.00 (new) Comments are being accepted through the park service’s Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) website at www.parkplanning. nps.gov/ through the end of the year, December 31, 2014.

The title is labeled “Proposed Fee Increase” listed under Capitol Reef National Park with project number #55371.

Capitol Reef National Park is a strong economic engine for the surrounding area.

In 2012, more than 673,345 park visitors contributed $44,636,700.00 to the local economy and supported 554 jobs related to tourism.

National park entrance fees are not charged to persons under 16 years of age or to holders of the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass — Senior (lifetime), Military (free annually), Access (permanently disabled) and Volunteer. These passes, as well as the Annual America the Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass for frequent park visitors, are available at the parks.

For further information about Capitol Reef National Park, visit www.nps.gov/care, and for further information about the 2012 National Park Visitor Spending Effects, visits http://www.nature.nps.gov/ socialscience/economics.cfm.

—National Park Service

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PAGE, ARIZONA – Glen Canyon National Recreation Area staff continue to monitor park waters to determine the distribution of quagga mussels. Quagga mussels were recently identified in sampling locations between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry. Mussel larvae (veligers) are passing through the Glen Canyon Dam and low numbers of adult mussels have been confirmed in the Glen Canyon stretch of the river. Managers and research staff remain hopeful that the river current and sediment in the water below the Paria River will restrict how far quagga mussels can expand and colonize downstream.

All boaters and fishermen are reminded to clean, drain, and dry their boats and

equipment after contact with the water in Lake Powell and the Colorado River. Superintendent Todd Brindle would like to remind everyone that it is important now more than ever with mussels being confirmed both above and below the dam to clean, drain and dry and follow all applicable laws.

Utah and Arizona state laws require that boat owners decontaminate their vessels and conveyances to avoid the transport of quagga mussels to uninfested waters. Specific information on state laws for Utah can be found at www. wildlife.utah.gov/mussels or for Arizona at www.azgfd. gov/ais.

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USU to YOU WAYNE COUNTY EXTENSION AND GARFIELD COUNTY EXTENSION

Winterizing your yard… a few tips

by KEVIN HEATON USU EXTENSION - GARFIELD COUNTY Frost has hit and hit again turning luscious green gardens to dead standing shoots. Fall is the season for tough love in the garden and sometimes hard to take for the green thumb gardener.

However, some good can come of this dismal end of the gardening season. In fact, it may even be therapeutic!

Utah State University Extension horticulturist, Jerry Goodspeed explains, “Annuals that refused to grow and look good can finally be grabbed by the throat (of the blossom) and thrown mercilessly into the nearest compost pile,” Goodspeed says. “That will teach them what happens when they refuse to bloom. And, once the word spreads to the other plants, next year’s annuals won't dare do so poorly.”

What about those vegetables that just didn't produce like they have in years past? “Treat them just as roughly by chucking them into a large shredder and totally annihilating them. Throw the excess zucchini in too, just for good measure,” he adds.

What about those perennials that were supposed to bloom all summer, look great in the winter, complete your landscape and bring world peace (at least according to the catalogue)? Trim them to the ground and shred the foliage into little bits, then toss them over the perennial bed as a reminder to all other plants what happens to flowers that do not live up to their billing.

“To really make the message sink in, spread the cut perennials out on the lawn, run over them with a lawn mower, then throw the contents of the bag over the perennials. This sounds a little cruel but is effective.” Goodspeed suggests With humor, Goodspeed sheds an important message for the home gardener. All this up-rooting and shredding not only relieves some pent up gardening frustrations, it adds to the organic matter in the soil and improves next year’s gardening experience.

Shredded plant material, leaves and/or manure used as mulch in the fall works itself into the soil throughout the winter. It breaks down and by spring adds organic matter to the soil, enhancing next year’s garden and flower beds.

Most perennials can be trimmed back to the ground once a hard frost comes. Cut them back and recycle the foliage, if not diseased, by shredding and applying it to the soil. Most plant materials break down even during the cold, snowy months, but there are a few varieties, like corn stalks, that will not. Cut them up and leave them in the garden. Next spring they will still be visible, so till those large pieces and chunks in to promote aeration of the soil.

Organic matter that has not completely decomposed does not hurt the existing plants when it is left in the soil. Consider Mother Nature — plants are continually dying, decomposing, and re-growing in the same soil. Over time, this process helps recharge and build the nutrients and tilth of soil.

In addition to adding compost or mulch, gardeners should water trees and shrubs during dry periods throughout the winter.

Its too late for plants to use fertilizer, so save yourself the time, trouble and money and wait until spring to apply fertilizer. Spring time is the best time to prune trees and shrubs. Even though the pruners are sharp, the weather is nice and you’re itching to cut off a few branches, it is best to wait until next spring.

Courtesy of Kevin Heaton

Due to the exceptionally dry October and November, an unidentified grounds keeper is doing the right thing and providing a little extra water to the trees and shrubs at the Garfield County Courthouse.

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November 20, 2014 World Class Cheese Cont'd from page 1

trol and the ‘mechanization’ they provide. I had to get some animals to fill out the blanks spots.”

Ramsley figured he’d be happy with, say, four goats.

“That’s it, I’m gonna have four goats,” he said. “So I don’t have to run a brush hog around.

So they can give me meat, give me milk for my own personal use.”

Then, as luck would have it, a woman from Loa offered him her herd of 24 goats, including a milking machine and stanchion. “She was moving and she loved her goats and wanted them to be in a good home. So we got into the goat business that way,” he said.

That, and a low-interest loan from USDA for additional dairy equipment, and he was in the milking business.

Now Ramsley is running a herd of about 100 goats, with about 30-40 in the milking herd. To say that this enterprise came with a learning curve is putting it mildly. Among the first items was learning how to work them into the landscape on the farm.

“Well, we kind of pieced it together,” he said. “We’ve always known, goats being browsers, they’d work on the brush. My chunk of the river—I have a 40 acre section of river, about 1000 feet of river bottom—if you go down to the river, it is fairly clear. They are actually rejuvenating the

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system, because they’re eating all the Tamarisk and the Russian thistle, and they’re eating the Russian olive. If the Russian olive is too big and barky and you cut it down for them, they will clean up every scrap of it and any shoots that come up. So I have just a few Russian olive on the place, and I run them up and down the river in the winter. So they’re really bringing back light to the floor of the river bottom.”

Ramsley also pastures the herd on higher ground for part of the day. “We do an intensively managed pasturing system, so you can look out there now, and the herd is in a temporary netting that we move twice a day. They eat fresh food twice daily. So they’ll come out in the morning after milking and they go down on the river bottom.

They hang around for a while and then they come up and we put them out on the pasture for a couple hours. Then they go back down to the river where it’s nice and cool.”

Through a combination of mentors and self-education Randy learned to make goat cheeses, both fresh and aged.

Over time, he perfected his craft, and it was just last year that he contacted Caputo’s Deli in Salt Lake City and offered them some samples. Matt Caputo, a primary partner in the family business and a cheese expert, was so impressed with the product he offered Randy a contract right away.

Ramsley feels it is the

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quality of the farming that leads to a quality product.

“I am not a cheese expert,” said Ramsley, “I have not spent my life learning cheese. And I am not a fast and hard recipe kind of guy, so it has to be the animals. It has to be the holistic approach that we take to the animals that makes it a good cheese.”

He also notes, however, that his cheese is made immediately upon milking. “I save the milk from the evening, immediately chill it to 42 degrees and then the milk in the morning comes and I make cheese.

So its fresh, there’s no holding back.”

“And the interesting thing is, you know, Wayne County, many years ago, used to make a lot of cheese, right up on the mountain, and then there was the Chappell Cheese operation,

for many years. Now I’m out here, doing it again,” he added.

Ramsley also says the goats are excellent teachers.

“As I grow a little older I see that everything that is happening in my life is asking me to learn something. And patience is not one of my virtues. But goats will take you to the edge, every time—they’re in the garden, they’re out of the fence.

They’ve taught me so much about myself that I can’t even explain or tell you. So you learn a little bit of patience.”

Ramsley feels his herd size is just about right and that while Caputo’s would like more product, or a year-round product, he’s winding down the dairy operation over Thanksgiving, as he does traditionally.

“Caputo’s did ask me, ‘Why don’t you milk all year round?’ And I say the animals need rest. It’s not natural for an animal to be milking that time of year. And the milk is not complex enough, really, to make a good cheese. And…I need rest.”

Matt Caputo has been down from Salt Lake for a visit to Mesa Farm to get a firsthand understanding of the operation.

“Yeah, he’s been down here, he was pretty stunned,” said Ramsley. “He said, ‘Holy schmoly, I’ve seen some small operations but this is the smallest.’”

“And that’s the way we like it,” said Ramsley.

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Caputo's on Mesa Farm cheese: "We love it to the core"

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att Caputo is a partner in Caputo’s Deli, considered Salt Lake City’s premier delicatessen. The family-run business has been around for 18 years and operates stores in four locations around Salt Lake City, including a store in Holladay. The business works regularly with regional farm-

an American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional, which is the highest standard certification for cheese professionals in the U.S. “I am a cheese connoisseur first and a businessman second,” said Caputo. Not only that, but his family is Greek, which means they are very particular about their feta. “My Mom is Greek—Greek Orthodox—so Greek feta is near and dear to my heart.”

Caputo said that when he discovered Randy Ramsley’s Mesa Farm cheeses last year, he was completely blown away.

What really got him was the feta.

“I need to tell you in no uncertain terms, Randy’s feta is the best feta I’ve ever had, hands down. Feta is Insider the largest proTomme wheels aging in the Mesa Farm Mar- duced cheese in ket cheese cave. Mesa Farm's Tomme and the entire world, other specialty goat cheeses are now featured and the Greeks in particular

by Caputo's Deli in Salt Lake City. specialize in it. ers and food producers who If you told me two years ago create high-quality, products. that I’d be suggesting that an Caputo’s also runs an adjunct American feta is the best, I’d business, A Priori, which say you’re crazy, but it has happened. Even our die hard emdistributes quality artisan inployees here, the whole crew gredients to top retailers and here, feels the same. They’re chefs throughout the greater all really experienced, they Salt Lake area. don’t need me to tell them that Matt Caputo says his first it’s good.” true calling is cheese. He’s

Caputo says it was just little over a year ago—in June of last year that he first tried Randy’s Mesa Farm cheeses.

“He came in and we sampled his feta and his chevre and his Tomme, and we signed up right away to pick up his product.”

At this point, Caputo’s is purchasing virtually every bit of product that Randy can produce, except for the small portion that he sells at his own Mesa Farm Market stand.

“What’s important to us,” said Caputo, “Is that we allow Randy to do what he enjoys doing most—pushing forward on the quality care of his animals and sustainability projects and making cheese, and allowing us to do the rest—the aging, the marketing and the selling.”

Caputo’s is now branding several Mesa Farm cheese products under their own names. The high demand for Mesa Farm cheese coupled with the low volume means that it sells quickly, and Caputo says that one of his challenges is staggering a variety of Mesa Farm products throughout year.

Randy’s production is seasonal, spanning from spring through Thanksgiving.

“We just ran out of chevre, but we have feta, “said Caputo.

“We have the small one-pounder, French Tomme style cheese that we’re calling ‘Tommette,’ which has got a nice bloomy style like a brie—and it is a pasteurized cheese. We age this one as quickly as possible and release it. We also have a 2.5 pound to 4 pound Tomme that we call ‘Barely Legal.’ This one is unpasteurized and is

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aged the minimum of 60 days which is required for the sale of unpasteurized products. It’s an Italian style Toma and has got a more throaty kick.”

Caputo said they also have a few more Mesa Farm cheeses in development. “Just test batches right now—a bunch more in the cave, of blue cheese.” Right now a first batch is scheduled for sale on November 22, and a second batch will go on sale about a month after that, and Caputo says he is relatively certain that they will each sell out over one weekend. “There are chefs anticipating these.” They also have a washed rind cheese that they’re calling ‘Caputo’s Gose’ named after the beer it is washed in,

by Avenues Proper Brewery.

“We’re washing it in this beer up to 3-4 times per day and aging it for up to 5 months in the most humid part of our cave.

We’re really excited about that one…it’ll be another 6.5 pound aged goat Tomme. Those we specifically started so we could stagger our releases.”

Caputo’s is in the process of breaking ground on a new cheese cave, which will expand their cheese-aging capacity three-fold. “The cheese aging is becoming a stronger and stronger part of our business. From my perspective there is plenty of chevre in Utah, but a gaping hole in aged cheese,” said Caputo. “In the spring, we all get on the same page because the cheese starts to come on fast and furious. Every week just kind of connect with Randy, and work it out really quickly.

We prepare for what he’s got and he ships up what he has.”

“I’d say our primary job is to recognize greatness, and knowing quality when we taste it,” said Caputo. “We want to support people like Randy who are doing things not only as they were done 100 years ago, but how they should be done.

We are very selective in what we do support—products coming from the best agriculture, the best practices. We want to help them take the right path.

Randy as a cheese producer is definitely the most deserving of our support. I’m so excited to be a part of it. What he is doing is unbelievably uncommon in the dairy industry in Utah.”

“We are so proud of Randy. No one is doing what he is doing, from a sustainability standpoint, from a quality standpoint—through and through, to the core, we love it.”

—Insider

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Schools & Sports

November 20, 2014

Charitable Contributions

During the past few months, the students in Garfield School District have been the beneficiaries of two substantial charitable donations. South Central Communications is donating $10,000 to purchase classroom sets of Chromebooks for students in the District. The second donation was from Michael Ross and the Ross Family fund which included $5,000 for Panguitch Elementary, $2,500 for Panguitch Middle School, and $2,500 for Panguitch High School. I would personally like to thank South Central Communications and the Ross Family Fund for their charitable financial contributions to the students in Garfield School District. Our schools receive many hours of service from individuals working to generate funding for individual school foundations and booster clubs. I would also like to thank the people in our communities who donate their time to help these organizations. In addition to charitable donations, students receive and benefit from countless hours of time that individuals donate by listening to students read or help them with homework. Thank you for your many contributions to our students.

—Superintendent Ben Dalton

Hoofbeats

by John Cloud

Hello again! Another week at Bryce Valley, and things are going well! This past week had a good many interesting events, including Veteran's Day. Bryce valley normally holds an assembly for this, with both the elementary and the High School, as well as some members of the community. As usual, there was a veteran who spoke at the event, and this time, the message was very simple, and very powerful. In this day, where we are little affected by the wars that happen elsewhere, we need to remember what the cost is and was. The veteran stated that when the Vietnam war memorial was built, the wall with the names, he went there to try and find those who had been with him, those he knew that had died. He said something striking: that there was no greater torture for him than the fact that he couldn't remember their names.

Other events of course took place, the Wrestling team is preparing for their duels, and have (for the most part) reached their target weights, and Basketball is swinging into full gear across the school. The art classes are also extremely excited, as we now have a 3D printer at Bryce valley! The scanner unfortunately arrived not working, so we haven't been able to test it out completely, but the students of Bryce Valley, especially the Commercial Arts students, are very excited to have it. Yearbook is beginning to crank out pages, getting some of the class pages taken care of while we can.

Another week ahead, and far more to come!

John Cloud is a senior at Bryce Valley High School.

Bryce Valley Elementary

by Ellen Fagergren

1st- We are learning about the pilgrims and the native Americans.We are also learning how to be thankful. We are so excited for Thanksgiving!

2nd- We are learning about 2 digit addition. We are also learning about contractions and compound words.

3rd- We were excited for our Veterans Day program, we sang My Country 'Tis of Thee.

4th - Students are conquering division and having fun with the weather and studying it. Also the water cycle and how it works. Overall we appreciated the parents for coming to Parent-Teacher Conferences. It was very successful.

6th- We have just finished chapter 3 in our math book and are having fun learning about the seasons and Thanksgiving.

Utah’s Public Schools Grow Larger, More Diverse SALT LAKE CITY Utah’s public schools added 9,602 students this school year bringing the total enrollment count to 622,153, according to data released today by the Utah State Office ofEducation. This represents a 1.5 percent increase over last year’s enrollment of 612,551.

Utah public schools conduct a census of students annually on Oct. 1. The data for the 2014 count is available online now at http://www.schools. utah.gov/data/Reports/EnrollmentDemographics/Enrollment2014.aspx Other items of interest found in this year’s enrollment count include: • Charter school enrollment grew by 11 percent to 61,435 students. Charters now acUSU Research Cont'd from page 1

vice president for research and dean of the School of Graduate Studies at Utah State. “That’s why it’s so impressive that most of our gains were made in federal funding—an increase of 40 percent.”

McLellan added that the graduate research environment-coupled with low tuition rates for in-state students, create an attractive environment for undergraduates as well.

"It creates a value equation that is just pretty hard to knock," said McLellan. "Between the low tuition and a world class research and training program, we offer a fantastic undergraduate research experience, We take undergraduates who have an interest in exploring and figuring out how things work--we will get them into a laboratory experience. Hundreds of students come into this program.

But it complements our graduate program nicely, When students have access to this, they get fired-up," he said.

"We are constantly on the hunt for undergraduates who are on the hunt for research programs," he added.

Major sources of USU’s federal funding include the Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Agriculture.

USU’s College of Science saw the biggest percentage increase in research funding, up 128 percent from the previous

count for almost 10 percent of Utah public school enrollment.

The five largest school districts in Utah are: o Alpine - 73,570 o Davis - 69,139 o Granite - 67,660 o Jordan - 51,806 o Canyons - 33,676 The five smallest school districts in Utah are: o Daggett - 174 o Tintic - 249 o Piute - 302 o Rich - 478 o Wayne - 482 Racial and ethnic minority students now comprise 24.1 percent of Utah’s school population, up from 23.5 percent in 2013-14. This represents 150,012 students.

Ogden (56.5 percent), Salt

Lake (59 percent), and San Juan (59.4 percent) are majority minorit y districts.

Ogden, at 50.8 percent, is a majority Hispanic district and San Juan, at 53.2 percent, is a majority American Indian district.

• More than one- third of Utah students – 36.4 percent or 227,059 students – are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

• Roughly 6 percent of Utah students – or 37,043 students – are English language learners.

• Eleven percent of Utah students – or 68,880 students – receive special education assistance.

—Utah State Office of Education

year, with almost $15 million.

In addition, the Utah State University Research Foundation reached $76.8 million in external awards, an all-time high for the USU subsidiary.

Some of USU’s research projects include studies of infectious diseases, sheep genome sequencing, properties of optical fiber-based laser systems, environmentally friendly drilling, wildlife crossings monitoring, and measurement of hydrocarbon emissions.

McLellan noted that the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences has seen a significant expansion of research dollars, with significant funding out of USDA to look at the relationship between diet and health. "We have a center for human nutrition that is doing great stuff. In the ag sciences we see not only a commitment to the farmer and the farmer’s needs but how to deliver that what farmers produce in terms of diet and better health," he said.

“We are extremely proud of our faculty and their engagement in innovative research,” said McLellan. “As a member of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, USU works to connect our students with faculty knowledge and expertise—it’s at the core of our mandate of learning, discovery and engagement.

So, we’ve worked hard to assist our faculty with obtaining funding to support their activities.”

In the past several years, USU has increased support and training for faculty to pursue

external funding. Embedded proposal specialists, intensive workshops, and seed grants have been implemented and retooled to help make researchers more effective in obtaining external funding for their projects, labs and students.

Researchers also are able to employ students to assist with their research projects. In 2013, the most recent year with data available, 2,480 graduate and undergraduate students were paid in part from research funding.

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November 2014 Board Report Wayne County School Board held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 7:00 p.m. Minutes and monthly financial information were discussed and approved.

Board member Dennis Ekker was excused due to illness.

There were no citizen comments.

Information items included: 1. Review and finalization of the District Excellence in Education document 2. SAGE assessment results were discussed. It was noted that Wayne High School had the 4th highest English/ Language Arts score in the state, and first in the state among all public schools. Also noted were the high scores in Elementary math, with a short discussion about the positive role of the new math program helping to strengthen the score in the elementary school. Also noted were areas needing significant work and effort to ensure improvement.

3. All schools are participating in the SAGE Interim Assessments at this time 4. Busing data showing the elementary school age population/busing ratios between students in the upper county vs. students in the lower county to help support future facilities planning goals was presented.

5. A brief discussion about giving Garkane Energy right-of-way across school property for a power connection to Blackburn Auto in exchange for more lighting on the school parking 6. Staffing changes between WHS and WMS were noted 7. Board member Taylor & Torgerson along with the Superintendent reported on the legislative meeting they attended in Juab High School.

Positive interactions with legislators were reported.

8. Carlie Chappell and other senior girls presented a proposal to use the funds they have earned as a senior class to take a trip to Disneyland. Discussion was held to determine liability issues. More information will be researched and given by the seniors’ group, and the superintendent.

9. Cliff Peterson will work as an assistant boy’s basketball coach Business Items included: 1. Approve Trevon Bundy and Linda Summers as new custodians 2. Approve Lori Chappell as the counselor/technology administrative assistant at Wayne High School 3. Mrs. Bray’s amendments and changes to the WHS Trustlands plan were approved. She also highlighted a beautiful painting by Amberly

Brill, a WHS student 4. Board approved outof-state travel to Page, Arizona for the wrestling team 5. Second reading of policy CBA was approved 6. Third reading and final approval of policies CAD & CAB 7. Approved Jessie Pace and Rachelle Williams to serve on the District Audit Committee as per policy CAD 8. Waived first and second reading and approved policies CBB and CBC with minor changes 9. Approved final version of Extra-curricular stipend schedule 10. Discussion was held on a problem that has surfaced between Concurrent Enrollment Classes and High School classes and the amount of credit given. The Board voted to give 3 or 4 credit hours for 1 High School credit. This credit exchange will be for Core Science, Math and Language Arts credits only.

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The Board voted

to attend the National School Boards Convention in the Spring 12.

The draft proposal for the 2015 Board Meeting monthly schedule was discussed. Schedule will be approved in the December Board meeting 13. Three substitute teachers were approved depending on completion of background checks 14. The Board will visit Loa Elementary on December 16.

15. Board member items included a discussion of the importance of recognition of the success of our fall athletic teams as well as a discussion about qualifications for academic all state. Board member Taylor presented some preliminary concept drawings of possible future facilities she had drawn, as a starting point for facilities discussions.

An executive session was held to discuss personnel.

—Superintendent Burke Torgerson

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Every1Counts

By Cynthia Kimball Davis Sherri* calls her ex a “jerk” and texts that and other like-minded insults to their kids.

Kyle* doesn’t talk to her brother because, well, just because she is mad at him even though she can’t remember what that reason is.

Rob* rolls his eyes during your conversation when you look the other way.

Sarah* tells you to love and be kind to everyone, yet she is the first to stab you in the back.

Mark* only points out what you did wrong and then tells everyone.

Taylor* will only hang out with pretty and popular.

If you’re not in that category, she doesn’t give you the time of day.

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How to Deal with Adult Toxic Behavior

even though they are both married to other people.

Michael K. Williams said, “I know plenty of adults who act like teenagers.” (www. brainy quote.com, 2014).

Do you see yourself in any of these adults whose behavior is not only teenage or child-like, but highly toxic?

Jodie Gale, a psychotherapist, said, “It’s not that the whole person is toxic. Rather, their behavior is toxic or your relationship with the person is toxic,” (Psychcentral.com, 2014).

“What also feels toxic to you has to do with your reaction to the interaction,” said Amy Tatsumi, another psychotherapist.

Adding, “Your reactions might include feeling betrayed, withdrawing, numbing yourself or being overly accommodating,” (Psychcentral.com, 2014).

So what do you do when

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you have to deal with these toxic people in your life who typically are family and friends?

One of my solutions is to love them from a distance.

Similarly, Gale suggests, “If the person’s toxic behavior doesn’t change, or the relationship is just too toxic for you, send them forward in life with love and compassion, and then move forward with your life,” (Psychcentral.com, 2014).

Relatedly, in the New Testament of the Bible, specifically in Matthew 5:44, we are encouraged to, “…Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;” (LDS.org, 2014).

And make sure that when someone is toxic to you, to not do what they’re doing. Don’t stoop to their level of toxicity.

Don’t even step one foot in their toxic tornado.

And work to keep a spiritual perspective. Under that standpoint, I believe we are all brothers and sisters. And that our mission is to teach each other to be better. To be that example of how we are supposed to be.

And to talk about what we are doing right.

Finding the good.

Giving the benefit of the doubt.

Simple common ways to communicate.

You want to help eradicate toxicity?

Do these things and as you do consider Patricia Heaton’s statement, “Anytime anybody is rude, it makes me double-check my own behavior to make sure I don’t do that to other people,” (Brainyquote. com, 2014). *Names have been changed Cynthia Kimball Davis has a doctorate in curriculum and instruction. She is a speaker and trainer through her company Every1Counts, LLC. She sometimes writes for Deseret Connect. E-mail: kimball@every1counts.net

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School the Baby

I was visiting my mother in Princeton, New Jersey. My sisters, their husbands and many nieces and nephews had gathered to welcome our newborn son.

Suddenly, Sara and Jessica, both five, began to squabble over who'd get to hold the baby on their lap first.

My mother, with her years of wisdom, suggested they sit side by side and both hold the baby. Not to be outdone, Sara piped up and said, "Okay! But I want the end with the head on it!"

Project

A few days ago, my niece came home with her Thanksgiving school project: a beautiful autumn leaf with the words "I am thankful for my mommy" printed on it.

Her eyes tearing, my sister said, "This means so much to me."

Her daughter nodded. "I wanted to put 'Hannah Montana' but my teacher wouldn't let me."

A Woman's Guide to Understanding Men

1. A good place to meet a man is at the dry cleaner. These men usually have jobs and bathe.

2. All men hate to hear, "We need to talk about our relationship." These seven words strike fear in the heart of even retired General Schwartzkopf.

3. Men like phones with lots of buttons. It makes them feel important.

4. Men like to barbecue. Men will cook if danger is involved.

5. Most men hate to shop. That's why the men's department is usually on the first floor of a department store, two inches from the door.

6. Men forget everything; women remember everything.

Think about it! How many women's sports use something called an "instant replay?"

7. Men are self-confident because they grow up identifying with super-heroes. Women have bad self-images because they grow up identifying with Barbie.

8. No man is charming all of the time. Even Cary Grant is on record saying he wished he could be Cary Grant.

9. Women take clothing much more seriously than men.

I've never seen a man walk into a party and say, "Oh no, I'm so embarrassed; I've got to get out of here. There's another man wearing a black tuxedo."

10. Men have higher body temperatures than women. If your heating goes out in winter, I recommend sleeping next to a man. Men are like portable heaters that snore.

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Wills, Trusts, and More

What to do When a Loved One Passes Away

Answers for this week

by Jeffery J. McKenna

Whether your spouse has just passed away or you have lost your mom or dad, the emotional trauma of losing a loved one often comes with a bewildering array of financial and legal issues demanding attention.

It is difficult enough for family members to handle the emotional trauma of a death, let alone taking the steps necessary to get these matters in order. Some things must occur immediately.

First, you should secure the tangible personal property, meaning anything you can touch such as silverware, dishes, furniture or artwork.

After this is completed, the other financial and legal matters are not as pressing.

These steps can wait a week or two without any real repercussions. It is more important that you and your family have time to grieve.

When you are ready you can meet with an attorney to review the steps necessary to administer the estate. While the exact steps differ with each estate here are some basic considerations.

Determine what estate planning documents exist and

how the assets are titled. Was there a will or trust? If there was a trust, were the assets titled in the name of the trust?

If this is the case, there should not be a need to commence a probate proceeding.

In either a probate proceeding or trust administration, you will need to have an inventory of the assets. This means you will need to determine everything that was owned at the time of death and prepare an inventory.

In the process of administering the estate, you will need to pay any bills and taxes. In order to limit exposure, you will want to publish notification to creditors and wait for that time period to expire.

If an estate tax return is due, it must be filed within nine months of the date of death.

Once the assets have been inventoried and the expenses have been paid, you will be ready to distribute the assets of the estate. The final step is to obtain a “receipt and release” from the beneficiaries stating that they have received their share from the estate and release you as the personal representative or trustee of the estate from any

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future liability.

While there are many other steps and details that exist, the items listed above can serve as a basis to help guide you in the process. As with most things in life, those estates that have been well planned, usually result in less complications and difficulties in the administration process.

Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada.

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Going to School

My older son loves school, but his younger brother absolutely hates it.

One weekend the younger one cried and fretted and tried every excuse not to go back on Monday. Sunday morning on the way home from church, the crying and whining built to a crescendo. At the end of my rope, I finally stopped the car and explained, "Honey, it's the law. If you don't go to school, they'll put Mommy in jail."

He looked at me, thought a moment, then asked, "How long would you have to stay?"

AG MARKET NEWS Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday, November 11, 2014 Receipts: 2,394. Last Week: 2,761. Last Year: 2,918.

Feeder Steers: wts under 500 lbs 10.00-15.00 higher; 500650 lbs 5.00-6.00 higher; other wts steady. Feeder Heifers: wts under 500 lbs 10.00-15.00 higher; 500-650 lbs 5.006.00 higher; other wts steady.

Holstein Steers: to few for comparison. Slaughter Cows: 2.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter Bulls: steady.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2: 200-250 lbs 340.00-365.00; 250-300 lbs 360.00-397.50; 300-350 lbs 350.00-390.00; 350-400 lbs 332.50-367.00, pkg 385.00; 400-450 lbs 305.00-341.00; 450-500 lbs 295.00-325.00, pkg 332.00; 500-550 lbs 277.50-309.00; 550-600 lbs 255.00-285.00, pkg 292.50; 600-650 lbs 237.50-253.00; 650-700 lbs 230.50-244.00; 700-750 lbs 222.00-239.00; 750-800 lbs 215.00-226.00; 800-850 lbs 214.00-222.50; 850-900 lbs scarce; 900-950 lbs scarce; 950-1000 lbs scarce.

Holstein Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: scarce; 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs scarce; 500-700 lbs scarce; 700-900 lbs scarce; 900-1100 lbs scarce.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200-250 lbs 315.00-345.00; 250-300 lbs 320.00-350.00; 300-350 lbs 315.00-332.50; 350-400 lbs 292.50-325.00; 400-450 lbs 265.00-290.00; 450-500 lbs 262.50-290.00; 500-550 lbs 257.50-284.00; 550-600 lbs 230.00-254.00, pkg 262.50; 600-650 lbs 230.00-245.00; 650-700 lbs 215.00-235.00; 700-750 lbs pkg 220.00; 750-800 lbs scarce; 800-850 lbs 190.00211.00; 850-1000 lbs scarce.

Heiferettes: 91.00-165.00.

Stock Cows: scarce.

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 94.00105.50, high dressing 106.00109.00; Breaking 75-80% Lean: 101.00-113.50; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 85.00-93.25.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1000-1500 lbs 117.00-123.00; 1500-1780 lbs 119.50-122.50; Yield Grade 2 1000-1500 lbs 110.00-115.00; 1500-1825 lbs 106.00-114.00; Feeder Bulls: 755-1750 lbs 117.50-160.00.

Source: USDA-Utah Dept. Of Agriculture Market News , Salt Lake City, UT (435-230-0402.)

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OBITUARIES Vaughn Twitchell

CANNONVILLE - Vaughn Tyler Twitchell, 91, of Cannonville, passed away November 11, 2014 in St. George. He was born November 5, 1923 in Cannonville to Loren Elroy and Ethel Tyler Twitchell. He married Mae Arjean Goulding on September 21, 1943 in the St. George Temple.

Dad was an extraordinarily hard worker and took great pride in a job well done. His work ethic was evident to all those around him. The Cannonville town park and cemetery never looked better than when Dad was the groundskeeper. His own yard and vegetable garden were always perfection. During a snowstorm he would start shoveling, never did he wait for the snow to stop, he just shoveled as it fell. And forget about using a snow blower, that would be to easy. He worked most days from sun-up until sun-down with strength and stamina of men half his age.

Dad loved sports. It didn’t matter the sport: football, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, soccer, ...he loved them all. He also loved animals.

Dad was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints his entire life and served in many capacities including: scoutmaster, Young Men’s president and bishop. He took satisfaction in being ordained to several priesthood offices by three men, each of whom later became president and prophet of the Church.

In spite of losing his hearing and suffering severe physical disability at age 40, Dad spent countless hours at the St. George Temple in later years and accomplished in excess of 5,000 temple endowments.

He is survived by his wife; children: Ronald (Leah) Twitchell, South Jordan; Craig Twitchell, Bountiful; Arjean (Stewart) Ivie, Cannonville; Douglas (Tammy) Twitchell, Cedar City; Lori (Karl) Munford, Cedar City; 23 grandchildren and 46 greatgrandchildren; brothers: Kerry (Margene) Campbell, Logan; Roger Campbell, Texas.

Preceded in death by: parents; infant son, Ross G. Twitchell; two sisters and three brothers.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 12:00 Noon in the Cannonville Ward Chapel, where friends may call from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Cannonville Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary. com

Geneve D. Turner "Dunc"

LOA - Our wonderful, kind, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Geneve Duncan Turner, passed away peacefully at home in Loa, on November 17, 2014, at the age of 92.

Geneve was born August 16, 1922, in Bicknell, Utah, a daughter of Afton Kenneth and Geneve Baker Duncan. Geneve's mother passed away shortly after her birth.

Her father was called to serve an LDS mission three years later. She was raised by her wonderful loving uncle and aunt, Joe and Adeline Jackson, along with their three children, Ernest, Worth, and Ferol. When Geneve was four years old, Joe passed away.

Geneve graduated from Wayne High school and shortly after, during World War II, she and her sister Ferol, were employed at Hill Air Force Base. Geneve married her sweetheart, Garn D. Turner, on March 12, 1945, in Bicknell, Utah, later solemnized in the Manti Temple on March 18, 1972. They were blessed with six children.

Geneve spent her life in Loa, employed at Royal's market for many years, custodian at the Wayne County Courthouse, and working alongside her husband in the family potato business.

She was kind and compassionate, she loved everyone and was loved by all. Her children and grandchildren were the light of her life and nothing meant more to her than supporting them in their many endeavors.

She was a member of the LDS church and served in various positions over the years. Her favorite activities were crocheting and handwork and she baked many, many loaves of bread during the years when her children were young and growing up.

Friendships were important to Geneve and she always was more concerned about others than herself. She considered the gospel, family and friends the most important things in life. She had unconditional love for others was a great example to all who knew her.

Geneve is survived by her beloved husband, Garn Turner of Loa; her children: Kenneth (Carolyn) Turner, Helper, Ut.; Monte (Jeanine) Turner, Richfield, Ut.; Lila Bowden, Cedar City, Ut.; Carol (Rollo) Brinkerhoff, Neola, Ut.; Wesley (Vicky) Turner, Salt Lake City, Ut.; Michael Turner, Salt Lake City, Ut.; 17 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren; half-sister, Deloris Duncan, Denver, Colorado.

She is preceded in death by her parents and the parents who raised her; Siblings: Ernest (Elva) Jackson; Worth (Thelma) Jackson; Ferol (Jack) Evans; Leon Duncan; Great-granddaughter, Karlee Jack; Son-in-law, Greg Bowden.

The family wishes to thank all those who have cared for Geneve over the past few years and especially the many nurses and employees at Serenity Springs Care Center in Loa. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. in the Loa LDS Stake Center, where friends may call for viewing Saturday morning from 9:00 to 10:30 prior to the services.

Burial will be in the Loa Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

November 20, 2014

FYI PANGUITCH

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Did you take the kids out to see all of that white stuff that came down last Saturday? It has been so long that many of them probably don’t remember what it is like. With it getting dark so early, much of the snow is turning to ice, so watch your step or shuffle, so many falls at this time of the year.

Last week we had a couple of really fun events. Tuesday was the Veterans Day Dinner, the entertainment was really special, starting with the little man with the big voice, Jeron Henrie a third grader sang the National Anthem, his singing brings tears to your eyes.

Becky Henrie sang a number of patriot songs, what a talent she is. The PHS students Slater Matthews and Josiah Sarles with interns Paige and Tayah presented a patriotic video that included the names of many of the Veterans from our area; if your name was missed this year please let me know. Pat reminded those in attendance that Panguitch was celebrating its 150 Birthday and were it not for the service men over the years, Panguitch would not be the great place it is today.

Art Cooper read the poem written for Panguitch’s birthday by John and Pam Yardley. Copies were made available to all attending… by the way there were over 80 people there. The evening was finished off with a video presented by Randy Swanson, he interviewed a number of Veterans in our area, I didn’t know the 1st old man who he interviewed. Phil Norton was a lifer in the Marine Corp. and retired as a Lieutenant Cornel, after 25 years. Phil, in the interview, commented about the change of attitude in the people. When he joined the service, it was during the Viet Nan err and people treated service men like they were dogs.

Now people have come to realize that we are the Home of the Free because of the Brave.

Many thanks to the cooks that prepare such a wonderful meal and all that made this such a fun event.

Thanks also goes to Jana Orton who was in charge of the Veterans Day program at the elementary school honoring all that have served their Country.

Slater and Josiah showed their patriotic video at the elementary, high school and veteran’s dinner. Both young men are seniors this year and much to the dismay of many they will graduate and take their expertise and media talent with them!!!!

Thanks guys you are two very talented men who never say no when asked to participate in anything or all things! Thanks for always being there.

Thursday night, Sheriff Danny Perkins hosted a dinner out at Ebenezer’s, honoring all that serve on the Search and

Rescue team through out the County. The dinner was well attended with about 80 S&Rs and their wives; they were treated to a very good steak dinner. Search and Rescue is a fun service and it has turned up a lot of lost souls over the years.

Danny said that the responsibilities of the Search and Rescue team has changed over the years to include all the county events that require the need for traffic control and their presence in general.

THE PANGUITCH FIREFIGHTERS ARE HOSTING A FUND RAISER FOR YOUNG “JAC BUDD” CHYNOWETH, WHO LIVES IN TROPIC AND HAS SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS. THE EVENT WILL BE HELD NEXT TUESDAY AT THE FAIR BUILDING, AT 6:30, November 25. Sloppy Joes will be served for $5.00 or $25.00 for a family. There will be a silent auction, and a Rifle Raffle and tickets will be $2.00 for one and 3 for $5.00.

There will be a beard shaving auction, come clean up your sloppy look. If you have items that you would like to donate for the silent auction and this worthy cause please call Chief Dave Dodds at (6762419).

DON’T SPEND THANKSGIVING DINNER ALONE; COME HAVE DINNER WITH US, AT THE SENIOR CENTER, AT 1:00 P.M. This is the 6th annual Thanksgiving dinner and all are invited. Dinner is free and will be served till all are fed, great food and best of all you will have dinner with your friends and neighbors.

The Senior Center will be closed for the week of Thanksgiving for lunch and meals on wheels, giving the cooks a well deserved vacation.

Down the line a little, on January 13th there will be a Basic Computer Class, for anyone that wants to learn about basic computers and the internet. If you need computer technology high school credit, you can earn it through this class. Learn the basics: Word, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Assess, Basic Internet and email. This class will also be available online.

This is a 12 week course and will be held on Tuesday for two hours. It will be held at PHS and the cost will be $20.00.

Email: shawncaine @garfk.12. org or (676-1326) and ask for Shawn Caine if interested Art Cooper are you reading this? Utah is number one in homes that have computers, 95% and nationally it is 88%.

Art this is a first for you, being in the minority.

Well it is a sad day for those of us that loved the swimming pool at the High School, it is no more. Last week it was filled in with a slurry coat from many

BIRTHDAYS Lulu Moore 95

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trips by the cement trucks.

This is a very large room and I don’t know what it is going to be used for. The home owners for the last 35 years have been paying on their property tax, a tax to maintain the pool. After a few years the school district had so much money that they didn’t know what to do with it and the board decided to use the money to pay for ½ of the utilities at the schools in Panguitch. No pool, this tax needs to be rescinded. I am interested in forming a committee to build a pool here. The committee will need to find out the cost and get a consensus what is practical and affordable.

This needs to be on a ballot to be voted on by the people of Panguitch. It has to be on a City election which comes up next November. If interested call me at (676-2418).

Oil prices are continuing to fall and are down from $109 a barrel to $74. Gas prices nationally are at $2.87 a gallon and going down. Salt Lake has gas below $3.00 and the cheapest around here is in St. George at COSCO at $3.03 a gallon. I find it funny when gas is high it is always the Presidents fault, and now that the prices are low it is his fault, because it is hurting the big oil companies with their profits. Poor ESSCO their profits for the last quarters were a paltry 8-1/2 billion. Low gas prices benefit everyone, being able to either spend extra money on items or save some of it; lower deliverer costs means cheaper items.

It is time again to sign up for affordable health insurance.

Last year the sign up period was for 6 months and about 10 million people signed up. This year the period will only be for three months. The Governor says he has a plan to make the insurance more affordable for the low income folks. However the election is over and will have to see what happens.

So far this insurance has saved about 5 billion dollars for the hospitals; they don’t have to foot the cost for the uninsured.

Also the insurance companies are having record business with many of them gaining new sign ups. You can’t be turned down for this insurance, even if you have an illness or have gotten old and you can keep your kids on your insurance till they turn 26, even if they are married.

PHS sports are in training and the first game will be the boy’s game on Nov. 26, against North Sevier. They don’t have another home game till Jan 2nd against Milford. The Lady Cats will start their season here on Dec. 10 against Pine View and the 12th against Valley. They won’t have another home game till Jan. 6th against Escalante.

The Tough guys have the Panguitch season kickoff Wrestling Invitational at the Triple C on Dec. 5 & 6. This tournament usually has 20 to 30 teams competing and finding out what their teams will be like. All of the teams have away games, during Dec. You can pick up a schedule at the school and they can use your support.

Don’t forget to leave you taps dripping in this cold weather!

Mack O.

PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140 Suggested donation $3.00 60 & older, $7.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot.

Meals include milk & bread.

Mon. Nov. 25th Wed. Nov. 26th Thurs. Nov. 27th Closed

Closed HAVE

A

Closed HAPPY

THANKSGIVING

NOTE: PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND CALL AHEAD. The kitchen staff work diligently to prepare a good dinner, and a head count helps them prepare enough for everyone.

Garfield Memorial’s

will be located at

Bryce Valley Clinic December 16, 2014

Please call for your appointment today!

676-1267 or 676-1547 Mammography Office *Walk-ons Welcome* **************************************

Lets fight together to help

KNOCK-OUT Breast Cancer!

Garfield Memorial’s

will be located at

Piute County Courthouse December 10, 2014 Walk-ins-welcome

HENRIEVILLE - Lula Moore will celebrate her 95th birthday on November 20th. She is still as active as ever and enjoys spending time with her family, no matter the occasion. Grandma even got in an ATV ride this year while camping during the Easter holiday.

Lula raised her family of four sons in Henrieville and is still surrounded by multiple family members. Her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren all have a special connection with her and enjoy making memories with her that will last a lifetime! Happy Birthday to a remarkable lady!

For appointment call 676-1267 or 676-1547 Mammography Office ************************************************************************************************************** ************************************************************************************************************

Lets fight together to help KNOCK-OUT Breast Cancer!

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The Wayne & Garfield County INSIDER

November 20, 2014

BRYCE VALLEY AREA NEWS Erma Wintch peacefully passed away Friday, November 14, 2014, at the Beehive Home in St. George, Utah. A viewing will be held Friday, Nov. 21, from 5-7 p.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff Street, St. George, Utah. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Nov. 22 at 11 a.m. in the Tropic Town Cemetery, Tropic, Utah. We send our condolences to the family and want them to know what a special woman their mother and sister was. We will keep you in our prayers and hearts at this time.

We also send out our condolences to the family of Vaughn Twitchell who passed away last week. We want Mae, his wife, to know she and her family are in our thoughts and prayers.

The D.U.P. meet Monday and had a good lesson and then all went to the Pizza Place to enjoy pizza and a dessert and drink together. Thanks to Jacque Slack and Iris Burr for bringing the treats. We ordered pizza to contribute the cause for Jace Chynoweth as

by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com

the whole area is pulling for him and his family at this time.

The Tropic Ward Choir Director, Steve Hill, would like to remind the choir of practices for the Christmas Program will be held each Sunday afternoon at 3:00 P.M. Come out an join in the celebration of Christmas and the birth of Jesus. The choir sang at Stake Conference this Sunday and sounded wonderful.

Ebenezer's Country Christmas Fair will be held this Saturday, November 22nd, from 10:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. Bring your family for a delicious lunch and great entertainment. Lunch will begin at 11:00 A.M. and the local dance and music groups will be performing throughout the day!

Come and shop with some of your favorite vendors - clothing, home goods, and decor, beauty, baked goods, and so much more. It will be held at Ebenezer's Barn and Grill at Ruby's Inn. 110 Center Street in Bryce Canyon City. Hope to see you there.

I failed to talk about Veteran's Day last week but I want

to express my gratitude to our military people both active and retired, about how much we appreciate their sacrifices on our behalf. We could not walk out our door with out worries, or travel from one side of America to the other without trouble, or even enjoy a night out on the town if they were not out there protecting our freedoms. It isn't just the military that serves, their whole family serves and worries. We owe our very freedom of religion, speech, and all the others to their valiant efforts in other countries to keep our country free. Thank you all who have or are serving in the military.

We love you and thank you.

Once again Happy Birthday to you Lula Moore. Celebrating your 95th. You are awesome and wonderful. We love you.

Also to the Addiction Recovery folks there will not be a meeting on the 27th as that is Thanksgiving Day. Enjoy your families and the holiday of thankfulness with them.

Have a great week and remember those who are in need of extra blessings at this time, in your prayers and hearts. Be safe and please send in your articles for me or call so we can have a good column each week. VS

BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Nov. 25th

Closed

WED Nov. 26th

Closed

THURS Nov. 27th

Closed

HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666 Suggested donation is $3 for seniors and $7 for those under 60 years of age.

We are closed Nov. 25th - 27th. No meals - Thanksgiving Vacation.

Utah Disappointed with Gunnison Sage-grouse Decision

DWR Director Says Federal Decision Will Hamper Ability to Help the Birds SALT LAKE CITY - A decision to list the Gunnison sage-grouse as threatened under the Endangered Species Act could hurt the bird more than help it, says the director of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

“Placing the bird under the oversight of the federal government will greatly reduce our ability to help the bird,” says Utah DWR Director Greg Sheehan.

Found mostly in southwestern Colorado, a small

number of Gunnison sagegrouse also live in San Juan County in southeastern Utah.

On Nov. 12, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that, despite years of work in both states, the bird warrants listing as a threatened species.

“Putting the bird under the management authority of the federal government will create roadblocks that will make it difficult to complete work to help the species,” he says.

For example, if the Utah DWR wants to partner with

a landowner and a federal agency—to complete a habitat project to help the grouse— they can’t simply launch into the project and do the work.

Instead, the project now has to go through a federal review process that Sheehan calls “tedious and time-consuming.”

Sheehan says work has been underway since 1996 to help Gunnison sage-grouse in San Juan County. Those efforts include the establishment of local working groups. The groups have brought landown-

Hunting & Fishing App Sets the Standard for Outdoor Mobile Technology Carry All Licenses and Permits On One Mobile Device SALT LAKE CITY Utah.Gov, a leader in mobile and online technology, with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) recently launched a free Hunting and Fishing iPhone and Android app. The application gives Utah’s outdoor enthusiasts the best information available on their mobile phones and helps them get the most out of their outdoor adventures. The application is Utah’s mobile resource for wildlife events, licenses, permits, and communicating with the DWR for outdoor enthusiasts.

Greg Sheehan, director of the Division of Wildlife Resources, says the free app allows hunters, anglers and wildlife watchers to blend their outdoor adventures and the latest technology together, “The app makes it easier to obtain and display hunting and fishing licenses,” Shee-

han says. “It provides users with quick access to information that will help them in the field. We encourage you to download it, and give it a try.”

The Utah DWR surveyed the current technology and looked for ways to provide a leading edge solution that would enhance the outdoor experience for hunters and anglers. The Division developed the application to help the public easily find hunting locations, even in remote areas where they may not have mobile service. One great feature is the ability to store and display hunting and fishing licenses right from a mobile device. In fact, licenses for a whole family or group can all be stored on one smart phone.

One note: if you’re hunting a wildlife species that requires you to place a paper tag on an animal after taking it, you must carry the tag with

you and attach it to the animal after harvesting it.

Hunters and anglers can download all current valid licenses and new licenses to their mobile device and display them for game wardens.

In addition they can: • Find public hunting lands • View Walk-In Access properties • Report poachers • Check shooting hours • Identify wildlife, waterfowl, and fish species found in Utah You can download the app for free at: https://itunes.apple.com/ us/app/utah-hunting-and-fishing/id917790424?ls=1&mt=8 https://play.google.com/ store/apps/details?id=com. nicusa.utdwrmobile —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Your Home Town Grocer Now at Royal’s Foodtown

Turkey Vouchers Collect your vouchers and use towards the purchase of your Thanksgiving Turkey.

Earn a 50 cent voucher with a $25 purchase.

Earn a $1.00 voucher with a $50 purchase.

Offer available on Norbest Frozen Turkey priced at $.99/lb Excludes smoked and fresh birds.

Vouchers expire November 27th R o y a l ’s F o o d To w n , 1 3 5 S . M a i n S t . , L o a

ers, local government officials, state and federal agencies, and universities together to work on cooperative research and habitat projects to help the birds.

“We’re disappointed that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service believes that extensive conservation efforts in Utah and Colorado aren’t sufficient enough to protect the species,” Sheehan says. “The USFWS hasn’t given many of these efforts the time needed to show the efforts work.”

Sheehan praised the work local government officials, landowners and farmers have done to help the species in San Juan County. “We appreciate the work local government officials, landowners and farmers have done to try to avoid this listing by the USFWS,” he says. “Landowners and farmers are the key to helping the species.”

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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OBITUARIES Alaska Richards

TROPIC - Our sweet loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Alaska Smith Richards, 83, returned to her eternal sweetheart on November 16, 2014. She was born November 8, 1931 in Henrieville, to Thomas W. and Minnie Clark Smith. She married Floyd D Richards, December 15, 1949 in Las Vegas, NV. The marriage was later solemnized in the St. George Temple. They had three children: Gregary Floyd (deceased), Thomas K. and NaKole. Floyd passed away July 5, 2011.

Grandma’s love of the outdoors wither it be working in the yard or spending time "out in the valley" with her family made her the happiest. Always by her sweetheart’s side, she went where he went.

They spent many years working in Ely, NV with their sons. Together with their sons they moved back to Tropic "home" to be closer to family and friends.

Grandma had many talents, she was a great cook, she had a green thumb, made many quilts and crocheted beautiful afghans and dollies. Always a dedicated wife she took care of her sweetheart up till his final moments "all by herself". She will be missed greatly and we are thankful she taught us "love is forever".

She is survived by her son, Thomas K. (Melody) Richards, Tropic; daughter, NaKole (Rick) Crofts, Orderville; 7 grandkids, 22 great-grandkids, 1 great--great-granddaughter.

She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Gregary (Paula) Richards; 4 brothers, 3 sisters.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Tropic Ward Chapel where friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Henrieville Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

MISSIONS

Sister Amber Cook FREMONT - Sister Amber Cook has completed her service in the Mississippi Jackson Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will be reporting her mission November 30, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fremont Ward.

She is the daughter of Kerry and Paige Cook, Fremont.

Her grandparents are Donna Cook (late Don L. Cook), Torrey and Jerry and Esther Blackburn, Loa.

The Wayne & Garfield County INSIDER

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November 20, 2014

LEGAL NOTICES

SUMMONS TO: Clarence J. and Daisy L. Knowles YOU ARE BEING SUED. Arthur R. and Dorothy A Chidester are seeking to quiet title to themselves and against you and any other person claiming an interest in the following land located in Garfield County, State of Utah: Lake Shore Drive E 459, Panguitch Lake, UTAH 84759-0000; more fully described as: BEG 772.00 FT N OF THE SW COR OF THE NE ¼ OF THE SW ¼ OF SEC 4 T36S R7W SLB&M AND RUNNING TH N 40.00 FT: TH E 110.00 FT; TH S 40.00 FT; TH W 110.00 FT TO THE POB CONT 0.10 AC M/L. The property for tax purposes has been assigned the Parcel Number of: 23-0081-0872 with Serial #WR-507-2 in Garfield County.

YOU ARE REQUIRED to file an Answer to the Complaint on file in the 6th Judicial District Court case #140600073 at 55 S. Main Street, Panguitch UT 84759, within 30 days of the date of the publication of this notice. Failure to do so will result in a default being entered against you and the relief requested in the Complaint being granted in favor of the Plaintiffs.

Signed: Dale W. Sessions, Attorney for Plaintiffs. 435-2330027.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2014 BUDGET HEARING NOTICE UPPER SEVIER RIVER WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT A Public Hearing on the Upper Sevier River Water Conservancy District Budget for the calendar year 2015 will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 1, 2014 at the Garfield County Courthouse, Commission Chambers, 55 S. Main St., Panguitch, Utah.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 20 & 27, 2014

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TICABOO UTILITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT On November 6, 2014, the Board of Trustees of the Ticaboo Utility Improvement District reviewed and approved a tentative budget for the fiscal year 2015. On the same date, the Board also scheduled a public hearing regarding the tentative budget to be held on November 20, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at the Board’s regular meeting place at Hwy 276, Mile Marker 27, PO Box 2140, LDS Church -Ticaboo Branch, Ticaboo, Utah 84533. The purpose of the public hearing will be to give all interested persons in attendance an opportunity to be heard on the estimates of revenues and expenditures or any item in the tentative budget of any fund.

After the public hearing has closed, the Board may adopt the tentative budget as the final budget, subject to amendment or revision. A copy of the proposed budget can be examined at the District’s offices located at Hwy 276, Mile Marker 27, Lot 97, Ticaboo, Utah 84533 during normal business hours at any time prior to the public hearing.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 13 & 20, 2014 WAYNE COUNTY NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE Proposed Change: Resort/Recreation Intended use: 6 - 8 Casitas in connection with Cougar Ridge Lodge Zoning Change requested by: Gary Bagley A public hearing will be held during the public planning & zonning meeting on: November 26, 2014 @ 7:00 P.M. Wayne County Courthouse LEGAL DES: 1 ACRE LOCATED IN SEC 18 T29S R5E SLB&M AND BEING A PART OF PARCEL 02-0044-0892/0883-1 COUGAR RIDGE ROAD TORREY, UT 84775 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 13 & 20, 2014

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Call 435-826-4400 or email snapshot@live.com HELP WANTED WAYNE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER Full-time Licensed PA or NP Wayne Community Health Center is looking for a full time licensed Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner to work in our Bicknell Clinic. With this provider we would like to focus on women’s health. We are a rural frontier site. Our nearest hospital is 75 miles away and we offer urgent care. The provider needs to be comfortable working on their own in emergency situations and be willing to be on call, as part of this job. If you need malls nearby, we are not for you. If you love the great outdoors, beautiful scenery, and quiet places come then check us out. Competitive salary and benefit package. For more information call Gina Flanagan 435-425-3744 ext. 102 or send your CV to ginaf@ waynechc.org.

11/27 GARFIELD COUNTY Two Positions Available: Panguitch Senior Center Program Director, and Cook Both positions are part-time.

Applications are available at the County Clerk’s Office, 55 South Main, Panguitch.

Applications will be accepted at the Courthouse until 5 p.m.,Tuesday, December 2, 2014.

Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.

11/27 GARFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT Panguitch Elementary Para Positions POSITION AVAILABLE: Garfield School District is hiring four part-time Para Educators including: kindergarten intervention, Special Ed para, computer lab, and reading para at Panguitch Elementary. These positions will be up to 28 hours per week.

SALARY: Beginning Para Educator hourly rate according to 2014-2015 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule ($9.57 hourly).

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have at least a High School Diploma, two years college education, or may complete the Para Pro Test. Must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Please direct questions to Principal Nick Reynolds, 435-231-9028, and application packets to: Panguitch Elementary P.O. Box 386, 110 South 100 West Panguitch, UT 84759 Online application available: www.garfield.k12.ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

DEADLINE: December 5, 2014 Garfield School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Garfield School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

12/4

You have the right to choose your home health & hospice agency. Please consider: Our Team of Local Nurses: Teri Leavitt, RN 435-979-7495

Josie Moosman, RN

45 E. 100 N., Gunnison

FOR SALE GARFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Housekeeper Full-time #158771 with Benefits Apply online at www.intermountainhealtcare.jobs All positions will work day & night shifts- rotating weekends and holidays. 11/20 GARFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Cook Position 2 - Full-time positions #158761 Job will close when filled. Apply at www.intermountainhealthcare.jobs 11/20

BARNEY TRUCKING IS LOOKING FOR TRUCK DRIVERS In the Cedar City, Beaver and Panguitch Areas. Valid CDL with Doubles endorsement required. Great pay and benefits. To apply; www. barneytrucking.com or call 435.529.4402 11/27 TROPIC TOWN Maintenance Position Tropic Town is accepting applications for a Part-Time Tropic Town Maintenance Position.

QUALIFICATIONS: * Self-motivated * Willing to learn new skills * Good public relations skills Please submit a resume to the Tropic Town Office before November 28, 2014. Town Office Hours are Monday Friday 8 am to 2 pm. Tropic Town is an equal opportunity employer.

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11/20

1984 F-350 4x4. Runs great!

Would make an excellent farm truck/wood hauler. will pass safety inspection. $1,100. Call 435-691-1493.

11/27 BED - BRAND NEW QUEEN PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET, still in wrapper. Never used. $195. 435-229-4868 11/13

WANTED ESCALANTE - WANTED TO BUY OR RENT - Full and/or half shares of New Escalante Irrigation Co. water.

Call Ken Stepanik at 406-5872661 12/11

RENTALS TROPIC - Beautiful Large 3 and 4 bedroom homes available in Tropic Utah. 2 baths/ carport /Central Air. Pets welcome (restrictions) must income qualify. Rents starting at $ 416. Equal Housing.

Please give us a call 801-3222505 or 435-865-1455

11/27

MEETINGS Twelve Step AA Meetings Are held each Wednesday night at 7 pm at the Tropic Town Heritage Center, 20 North Main; questions contact Randall @ 435-690-0443.

Your anonymity will be respected.

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435-691-3504

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GARFIELD COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS Precincts Counted 11 100.00% Registered Voters 2,708 Ballots Cast 1,726 63.74%

US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SHAUN MCCAUSLAND 30 1.86% SWAYNE L HILL 32 1.98% CHRIS STEWART 1312 81.19% LUZ ROBLES 212 13.12% BILL BARRON 28 1.73% WRITE IN VOTES 2 0.12%

ATTORNEY GENERAL W. ANDREW MCCULLOUGH 33 2.01% GREGORY G HANSEN 49 2.98% CHARLES A. STORMONTDEM 240 14.60% SEAN D. REYES 1279 77.80% LESLIE D. CURTIS 43 2.62%

US STATE HOUSE OF REPRENTATIVES DISTRICT MICHAEL NOEL 1400 63.70%

COUNTY COMMISSIONER SEAT A LELAND POLLOCK 1475

COUNTY COMMISSIONER SEAT B DAVID BURNES TEBBS 1239 73.75%

COUNTY ASSESSOR JOE THOMPSON 1480

COUNTY ATTORNEY BARRY L HUNTINGTON 1414

COUNTY CLERK-AUDITOR CAMILLE A MOORE 1501

COUNTY RECORDER-SURVEYOR LES BARKER 1506

COUNTY SHERIFF JAMES D. PERKINS JR 1417

COUNTY TREASURER Gina Peterson (REP) 1461

STATE SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 14 Mike Miles 407 34.40% Mark A. Huntsman 776 65.60%

SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 Cheryl Cox 204

SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 Kenneth G. Platt 268

SUPREME COURT Christine M. Durham

Yes 1103 82.01%

No 242 17.99%

SUPREME COURT Matthew B Durrant

Yes 1104 82.82%

No 229 17.18%

SUPREME COURT Thomas R. Lee

Yes 1086 81.17% No 252 18.83%

COURT OF APPEALS Gregory K. Orme Yes 1081 82.21%

No 234 17.79%

COURT OF APPEALS Michelle M. Christiansen

Yes 1079 81.80% No 240 18.20%

COURT OF APPEALS Stephen L. Roth

Yes 1082 82.47%

No 230 17.53%

COURT OF APPEALS James Z. Davis

Yes 1067 81.89%

No 236 18.11%

COURT OF APPEALS J. Frederick Voros, Jr

Yes 1055 80.60%

No 254 19.40%

SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Wallace A. Lee Yes 1349 89.22% No 163 10.78%

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT A For 614 42.03% Against 847 57.97%

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT B For 779 52.56% Against 703 47.44%

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT C For 531 35.95% Against 946 64.05%

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BOULDER TOWN The Boulder Town Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center, 351 N. 100 E., for the purpose of receiving comment on the Planning Commission's recommendation for changes in the Temporary Use section of the Zoning Ordinance. A copy of the proposed changes can be viewed at the Town Office during regular office hours, and written comments can be submitted to the Town Clerk by mail or email (boulderutah@scinternet.net).

Judith Davis, Town Clerk Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The Wayne & Garfield County INSIDER

November 20, 2014

Practical Money Matters

Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits Cut Your Taxes

by Jason Alderman

For millions of Americans, 2015 open enrollment for employer-provided benefits is here. While it may be tempting to simply opt for the same coverage you have this year, doing so could cost you hundreds – or thousands – of dollars in tax savings.

Have I captured your attention?

Find out if your employer offers flexible spending accounts (FSAs). They let you pay for eligible out-of-pocket healthcare and/or dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis – that is, before federal, state, local and Social Security taxes have been deducted from your paycheck.

Also look for a commuter benefit plan, where you can pay for certain workplace mass transit and parking expenses with pretax dollars.

By contributing to an FSA or commuter plan to cover expenses you would have paid for anyway, you reduce your taxable income by that amount, which in turn lowers your tax bill.

Here's how it can add up: Say you're married, jointly earn $90,000 a year and contribute 5 percent to a 401(k).

If you contribute $2,000 to a healthcare FSA and $4,000 for dependent care, your resulting net income, after taxes, would be roughly $1,700 more than if you had paid for those expenses on an after-tax basis.

Use the FSA calculator at www.dinkytown.net to evaluate your own situation.

And, with a commuter

plan, you can use pretax dollars to pay for up to $130 a month in transit expenses (bus, train, vanpool, etc.) and $250 a month in qualified parking expenses and reap the same kind of tax benefit.

You can use a healthcare FSA to pay for any IRSallowed medical expenses not covered by your medical, dental or vision plans. This includes deductibles, copayments, orthodontia, glasses, prescription drugs, chiropractic, smoking cessation programs and many more. Note: Over-the-counter medications, except for insulin, require a doctor's prescription to be eligible. (See IRS Publication 502.)

Dependent care FSAs let you use pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible expenses related to care for your child, spouse, parent or other dependent incapable of self-care. Eligible expenses include: • Fees for licensed daycare and adult care facilities.

• Amounts paid for services provided in or outside your home so that you and your spouse can work, look for work, or attend school full-time.

• Before- and after-school programs for dependents under age 13.

• Babysitting by relatives over age 19 who aren't your dependent.

For some lower-income families, the federal income tax dependent care tax credit is more advantageous than an FSA so crunch the numbers or

ask a tax expert which alternative is best. Note: You cannot claim the same expenses under both tax breaks.

Keep in mind these FSA restrictions: The IRS limits employee contributions to healthcare FSAs to $2,500 a year.

The dependent care FSA contribution limit is $5,000 if you're single or married filing jointly.

Healthcare and dependent care account contributions are not interchangeable.

Outside of open enrollment, you can only make mid-year FSA changes after a major life or family status change.

You must re-enroll in FSAs each year.

You'll also need to estimate planned healthcare FSA expenses carefully or risk having to forfeit your unused account balance. Employers may choose to either: offer a grace period of up to 2½ months after the plan year's end to incur expenses; or allow you to carry over up to $500 to use in the following year.

With commuter plans you can change contribution amounts throughout the year whenever your needs change; you can also carry over unused funds from month to month.

Jason Alderman is a Vice President at Visa Inc. and runs the company’s global financial literacy initiative, which includes the award-winning Practical Money Skills for Life and What’s My Score? programs.

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Coverage Selection for New 2014 Farm Bill Safety Net Programs Begins Nov. 17 Producers have Until March 31, 2015, to Choose the Program Best for their Operation WASHINGTON, DC The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farm owners and producers that the opportunity to choose between the new 2014 Farm Bill established programs, Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC), begins Nov. 17, 2014, and continues through March 31, 2015.

The new programs, designed to help producers better manage risk, usher in one of the most significant reforms to U.S. farm programs in decades.

“USDA is committed to keeping farm owners and producers well informed on all steps in this process to ensure that they have all of the information that they need before Now through Feb. 27, 2015 Farm owners make base reallocation/yield updates

information and answer questions the new programs. We want to help producers boil the information down, understand their options and make the best decision on which program – ARC or PLC – is right for them.”

Covered commodities include barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium grain rice (which includes short grain rice), safflower seed, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat. Upland cotton is no longer a covered commodity.

Dates associated with ARC and PLC that farm own-

Nov. 17, 2014, to March 31, 2015 Producers make election between ARC/PLC

making their coverage choice,” said Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini. “The new ARC and PLC programs provide a more rational approach to helping farmers manage risk by ensuring families don’t lose the farm because of events beyond their control.”

USDA helped create online tools to assist in the decision process, allowing farm owners and producers to enter information about their operation and see projections that show what ARC and/or PLC will mean for them under possible future scenarios. Farm owners and producers can access the online resources, available at www.fsa.usda.gov/arcplc, from the convenience of their home computer or mobile device at any time.

“In addition to the new online tools, USDA has done extensive outreach, including partnering with State Cooperative Extension Services to hold meetings and meet with farm owners and producers,” said Dolcini. “USDA leaders will continue visiting with farm owners and producers to share

which safety net options are most appropriate for specific farming operations, farmers can use new Web tools at www. fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc, which can be accessed from the convenience of a home computer or a mobile device at any time. To learn more about upcoming educational meetings, farmers can contact their local Farm Service Agency county office at http:// go.usa.gov/pYV3 Today's announcement was made possible through the 2014 Farm Bill, which builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for the taxpayer. Since enactment, USDA

Mid-April October 2015 through Summer 2015 Producers sign Payments iscontracts for 2014 and sued for 2014 crop 2015 crop years year, if needed

ers and producers need to know: • Now through Feb. 27, 2015: Farm owners may visit their local Farm Service Agency office to update yield history and/or reallocate base acres.

• Nov. 17, 2014 to March 31, 2015: Producers make a one-time election between ARC and PLC for the 2014 through 2018 crop years.

• Mid-April 2015 through summer 2015: Producers sign contracts for 2014 and 2015 crop years.

• October 2015: Payments issued for 2014 crop year, if needed.

To learn more about

has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative publicprivate conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda. gov/farmbill.

—USDA Farm Service Agency

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