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Thursday, December 3, 2015

Issue # 1127

HEAT Program Offers Assistance for Energy Costs to Low Income Households

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Katie Crosier, Garfield County's HEAT program intake coordinator, holds a brochure highlighting the HEAT home energy bill assistance program. Garfield County's HEAT program office is located in the Insider Building, at 520 West Main St. in Escalante.

GARFIELD & WAYNE COUNTIES - Keeping up with winter electric and heating bills can be a challenge for just about everybody. There is help available, however, in both Wayne and Garfield counties, through the Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) program for those with limited incomes. If your household meets a monthly income limit based on household size, you may be eligible for financial assistance with heating costs.

The HEAT program provides winter home heating assistance and year round energy crisis assistance for eligible low income households throughout Utah. The HEAT Program is open for enrollment from November 1 through April 30 of each year.

Katie Crosier, who is serving her sixth season as the Garfield County HEAT program intake coordinator, says there

are currently about 250 households enrolled in the county.

“But there probably are more who are eligible, and they just don’t know about the program” she says.

Eligibility for HEAT program assistance is based solely on monthly income. For a household with one person, the monthly income limit is $1,471, and it goes up from there, based on household size. To apply, contact your local HEAT office for an appointment. Applicants should be prepared to provide documentation of income. “A lot of people don’t understand that I have to see evidence of income. Some will ask ‘Why can’t I just tell you?’ But I really do need to see that documentation,” said Crosier.

Applicants will need to show proof of all income received by all household members in the month prior to the month of your application,

such as payroll stubs or SSI income information. In addition, applicants will need to provide a government issued picture ID, Social Security cards for everyone living in the household (finding Social Security cards for household members is often the most difficult part, according to Crosier) and a copy of utility bills for power and heat. Crosier says that beHEAT Program Cont'd on page 3

Annual Open House at Capitol Reef National Park with Holiday Songs CAPITOL REEF N.P. "Come join us as we celebrate the winter holidays with songs of the season’," says Shirley Torgerson, Executive Director of the Capitol Reef Natural History Association. This celebration of the season will include live music and a special discount of 20% off all merchandise in the bookstore on Friday and Saturday, December 4 and 5. Children from Wayne County Loa Elementary School, will be decorating the park tree with hand-made ornaments. Refreshments will be provided.

The open house will be Friday December 4, 2015 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. At 2:00 pm the children will decorate the tree and sing holiday songs.

More information about Courtesy Capitol reef NatioNal park Capitol Reef National Park Children decorating the tree at Capitol Reef National Park. can be found at www.nps.gov/ care and about Capitol Reef Natural History Association at www.capitolreefnha.org.

—Capitol Reef National Park

Director of Office of Outdoor Recreation Returns to Private Sector

SALT LAKE CITY Brad Petersen, the first state director of the Office of Outdoor Recreation (OOR) in the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), will return to the private sector in December. OOR was the first outdoor recreation office if its kind in the country.

Petersen was appointed

by Governor Gary R. Herbert

during the August 2013 Summer Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City. At that time, the governor also announced that recruiting Petersen was part of a plan to ensure the long-term success of Utah’s growing recreation economy. OOR’s mission would be to shine a light on the overall social, health and economic impacts outdoor recreation has on the entire

Fitness Balls are a Hit Among Kids at Escalante Elementary

Sign Up for the Annual Torrey Christmas Bird Count

TORREY - It's time to start planning for one of Utah's funnest bird watching opportunities. The annual Torrey area Christmas Bird Count will be held on Monday, December 14th.

The count is open to all and the only criteria is that you want to see and learn about our wintering birds. We will have several of Utah's better birders in the effort and it is an excellent chance to see and find out more about our birds in Wayne County.

This will be a terrific sixth year count! Please provide an email and phone number and you will be provided information on the time and place to meet. There will be a pre-count potluck the evening before and a post count feed provided by your friendly Compiler immediately after the count. Come join the fun in one of Utah's most spectacularly scenic locations. Preregistration is very much appreciated by the Compiler.

—Jay Banta

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

THURS. DEC. 3 - WED. DEC. 9 MOSTLY SUNNY/PARTLY CLOUDY this week with highs throughout the week in the mid-40s. Lows in the teens to low 20s. Possibility of rain showers on Tuesday, returning to mostly sunny Wednesday.

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Third and fourth graders at Escalante Elementary have been lining up mornings to reserve a fitness ball to sit on for the day. Now, through a parent fund drive and community donations, balls are available for all kids in the classroom as of December 1.

ESCALANTE – Students in Beth Christensen’s 3rd/4th Grade class at Escalante Elementary now have an optional form of seating that has turned out to be more popular than regular classroom chairs among students. Nine fitness balls were introduced to the classroom in mid-fall, with students showing up early to school to reserve a fitness ball. They were even willing to pay a “class dollar” (a form of classroom currency) to sit on a ball, instead of a chair, for the school day.

Until this week, in order to get a ball, it was first come, first serve. “They are popular, and you have to get there early or there is a line at the front door and you don’t end up getting one,” said Escalante Elementary 3rd Grader Lucille V. Henry, who is a member of Beth Christensen’s classroom.

Henry says she regularly showed up to school 40 minutes early just so she could get a ball.

Now, thanks to a donation drive spearheaded by parents, every student in the class gets a ball.

Now there are 24 balls available, enough for each kid.

Beth Christensen says she introduced fitness balls into the classroom, "Because there’s a lot of research that shows that using stability balls increases their performance physically and mentally. It helps them with their core strength, and it helps them stay focused. It allows them to move around a little. Every kid prefers it to a traditional chair. The kids love them," said Christensen.

The rules for keeping your ball are: you have to keep both feet on the floor, and not bounce around too much. Failing to follow the rules will land a student back in a chair for a week.

To date, 14 balls have been donated to the classroom, at a cost of $15 each. Now, fifth grade teacher Eva Durfee is interested in getting them for her classroom.

“I would say the fitness balls are a total success,” said 3rd grader Lucy Henry.

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state and to find ways to grow that impact “Brad has been instrumental in raising the awareness of the recreation economy, not just in Utah, but throughout the country,” Gov. Herbert said.

“Utah was the first state in the nation to initiate an outdoor recreation office, and we are happy to see other states following suit as a result of our success. Brad’s efforts will leave a lasting legacy that will benefit all Utahns for years to come.”

“Brad has successfully promoted the importance of Utah’s natural assets and recreational amenities for the state’s economy and overall quality of life,” said Val Hale, executive director of GOED. “He has helped rural Utah discover their unique outdoor offerings to support tourism and improve the health of their communities. He has also shown top business leaders that Utah is committed to maintaining that high quality of life and will continue to attract top businesses and employees.”

Petersen has focused his efforts on four key areas: 1.

Expanding and improving Utah’s outdoor recreational opportunities and assets to meet the growing demand.

2. International recognition as 1) the preeminent location for outdoor products companies and 2) for using Utah’s unique natural and recreational assets to attract non-outdoor related businesses as part of their “enhanced quality of life” offering.

3.

Developing a state outdoor recreation plan that supports Utah’s core values, continued economic growth and an improved quality of life.

4. Encouraging and facilitating more Utahns, and especially our youth, to get outside and participate in recreation.

A few select highlights from Petersen’s tenure include: Outdoor Recreation

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Let’s Not be Threatened by Innovation Dear Editor and Citizens, If you’ve read the very timeless and timely Atlas Shrugged, you’ll remember that it is about a decaying society which is stuck on incorrect principles, incapable of change for better and unaware of the benefits of innovative, creative problem solving. The protagonist, Dagny, notices the great minds of American society vanishing, just when she feels America needs them most. The problem, which she comes to finally realize, is that unless society is willing to accept those innovations, it doesn’t matter what the innovators do, demise is imminent. Left to its inability to create or produce, the American economy implodes and those great minds who had left to create their own society of creativity and growth were unscathed by the loss.

While this could be interpreted as an editorial about American society as a whole, my greater concern is for those micro-cultures within our communities who reject and denounce good people whose sole intent is to contribute in innovative ways. Let’s not be threatened by change but rather accept, (perhaps even support?) those whose efforts may save us from imploding.

Karen Munson, Escalante

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Panguitch city Council Meeting – November 24, 2015. In attendance – city attorney + mayor + council members. Public – HARSHAD only. (1) Item - Swimming Pool cost presentation by Eric Houston (mayor). Cost – about $1 million, debt over 8.2 years, etc. (2) General fund is in surplus of >$338,000. Water Fund is in surplus of >$150,000. In last several years, the city has transferred surplus of water / sewer funds to general funds (do your home work – ask city office for records). The city council wants to increase water / sewer rate by $5. One councilman brought rates of Kanab, Beaver, Parowan, etc. Panguitch needs to be connected with Kanab, Parowan, etc; with economic growth (where the city entourage has “5F”). Panguitch – 1500 population in 1990 and 1500 in 2015, >85 institutional jobs, 85% institutional jobs, etc. He also suggested (Lori Talbot’s brilliant idea) to attach water rate to inflation rate or cost of living index, etc. This means your water bill in general go up automatically. All these are legal but lots of skunky smell. Even going with this idea (increase water/sewer rate to increase surplus further), where is the guarantee that the fund will not be in red (ditch) in 2030 when current entourage wouldn’t be around and city government has legal right to increase the rate. Confusion: How above (1) and (2) were fused together ? To my recollection, Eric Houston told the council (in the past) that Swimming Pool could have federal / state funding under health related item. I am lost. For me – Commercial Swimming Pool – Cost of $1 million. Funding – from federal, low interest loan, Garfield County School District to get out of contract, etc. In above (1) – I am confused. We have >$2 million CCC arena. What is the return ? CCC arena - is pinto at Cadillac cost and mechanic getting rich.

Where is any kind of record (for >10 years) ? For knowledge / full understanding, public was/is kept in dark vs. Swimming Pool - $1 million investment, public asset, >80% of constituents want it. My suggestion / commonsense – If water/sewer fund is in surplus, reduce rate (water bill). There should be no fund transfer from Water /Sewer Fund to general fund (which includes salary raises, bonus, other spending without any transparency). When water / sewer fund is in red (ditch), increase water rate at that time (We don’t keep extra auto battery in our garage. We change when existing battery is dead). Folks! We are taken for a ride.

Harshad P. Desai, Panguitch

SALT LAKE CITY— The Public Art Program of the Utah Division of Arts and Museums, in association with the Division of Facilities and Construction Management and Snow College Science Center, has published a call for letters of interest and qualifications from artists interested in creating public art for the new Science Center at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah.

The Art Selection Committee for the new Science Building has expressed they are hopeful the artist selected for this commission will create an installation that will integrate with the theme of a living building to the extent that it promotes active science. The building itself will serve as the edifice that promotes discovery in central Utah. It is hoped the art, in whatever form it takes, will help inspire kids of all ages to become interested in

pursuing science as a life-long journey.

The full description and how to apply is at publicart.utah. gov. The deadline for receipt of material from interested artists is 5 p.m. MST, Dec. 7, 2015. Artists may submit qualifications online at callforentry.org.

The Public Art Program was created by the Utah State Legislature in 1985 with the passage of the Percent-for-ArtAct. This statute allows for 1 % of construction costs for new or remodeled State facilities to be added to the project for the commissioning or acquisition of art that is site specific to the facility and community. For more information visit publicart.utah.gov or contact Jim Glenn at jglenn@ utah.gov or 801-245-7271 or Felicia Baca at fbaca@utah.gov or 801-245-7272.

—Utah Division of Arts & Museums

The Dixie National Forest Promotes Safe Christmas Tree Cutting Practices CEDAR CITY - The Dixie National Forest encourages safe practices when participating in the tradition of Christmas tree cutting this holiday season. “Once you have purchased your permit, there are a few safety considerations to keep in mind to enhance your adventure,” said Marcia Gilles, Dixie National Forest Public Affairs Officer.

Prepare before you leave the house: • Check current weather forecasts and call the ranger district for road conditions.

• Dress appropriately and in layers for adverse weather conditions.

• Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return. Get an early start; don’t get caught in the dark.

Recommended items to bring: • Ideally use a four-wheeldrive vehicle; bring tire chains, and a shovel.

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• Food, water, cell phone and a first aid kit. Orientate yourself to your surroundings-look for landmarks.

Weather conditions change quickly.

• Tree permit and a map for the area you are cutting.

• Carry a flashlight, compass, whistle, lighter, knife, an axe, handsaw or hatchet.

• Rope and a tarp for strapping your tree to your vehicle or trailer.

Reminders for when travelling on the forest: • Bring a forest map and stay on designated roads and trails to prevent ruts and resource damage.

• If you go through an unlocked closed gate, please close it behind you.

• If you PACK-IT-IN, be sure to PACK-IT-OUT. • Be cautious going down snow packed, icy roads that can put you at risk for getting stuck.

Tree cutting safety tips: • Wear eye protection and heavy gloves.

• Decide the direction the tree will fall and make sure it is clear of people, pets and vehicles.

• Have someone spot you while cutting and step away from the tree as it begins to fall.

• Place the tag that comes with your permit immediately on the tree.

• Do not cut the top of a tree off. Cut at the base and leave tree stumps no more than six inches high.

• Scatter slash from tree cutting. Taking an armload of green branches and pine cones for decorations is acceptable.

For information and to obtain a Christmas tree cutting permit stop by or call the Dixie National Forest district offices or visit the web site: www. fs.usda.gov/dixie.

Ranger District Information: • Pine Valley Ranger District - (435) 652-3100.

• Cedar City Ranger District (435) 865-3200.

• Powell Ranger District (435) 676-9300.

• Escalante Ranger District (435) 826-5499.

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The Wellness Trail Holiday Gifts of Health by l. Jeffery Chappell, Md wayNe CoMMuNity health CeNter & kazaN MeMorial CliNiC It’s that time again. Caught in the dilemma of what gift to give? I’ve some suggestions that will also improve your health: 1. A new bicycle. It’s good, healthy transportation for young and old. Price of gasoline got you bothered? Ride that bike to work!

2. And for that new bike, may I suggest an indoor “trainer”.

Place the bike on this apparatus and you can enjoy a workout in the privacy of you own home. Catch “Sports Center” or “Dr. Phil” while peddling off those extra calories.

3. A nice pair of hiking boots and local hiking trail maps.

Within a 60 mile radius of your living room couch are some of the most spectacular places in the world. Get out and discover this marvelous place we call home!

4. A vegetable steamer. I’m not a big fan of raw broccoli and cauliflower, but I very much enjoy steamed vegetables flavored with no calorie butter. It’s filling and just one of many low calorie meals made easy with a steamer.

5. A membership to Weight Watchers. Need some help getting those extra pounds off? This is a great gift. (I would not recommend you give this gift to someone with whom you value a relationship. Perhaps it’s a gift better given to oneself!)

6. Ice skates. While we don’t get a lot of snow here in Wayne County, we do get a lot of cold! Ice skating is a great way to have fun and it’s something the whole family can enjoy!

7. Snow shoes. Want to do some winter hiking? Enjoy the quite wonder of a snowy mountain trail. Test your skills at identifying and following tracks in the snow.

8. A tennis racket. Introduce your family to this great game. We have nice local facilities and it’s a sport you can enjoy throughout your life.

Have a very merry Christmas, and a healthy new year!

Governor Appoints New Director of the Utah Division of Arts & Museums SALT LAKE CITY - Gov. Gary R. Herbert has appointed Gay Cookson as the director of the Utah Division of Arts & Museums, a division of the Utah Department of Heritage & Arts.

“Gay Cookson is a proven leader in Utah’s arts and museums communities,” Herbert said. “With 30 years of responsibility in arts and cultural administration, she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her new position.

I trust that the nation’s oldest state arts agency will be in capable hands.”

Cookson currently serves as the senior director of development for the University of Utah College of Fine Arts, which includes the University’s four professional arts and cultural affiliates: Pioneer Theatre Company, Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Tanner Dance Company and Kingsbury Hall (UtahPresents); and six academic departments including ballet, modern dance, theatre, music, art and art history, and film and media arts. At the College of Fine Arts, she worked to support and expand the influence of arts and creativity on campus and throughout the community. She has also held several positions at KUED Channel-7 and served in the Ballet West administration.

Cookson earned a Master of Fine Arts in Arts Administration and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Utah.

“I’m delighted to join the Division of Arts & Museums as director,” Cookson said. “I look forward to working with the talented professional staff at the Division and to continuing Utah’s proud tradition of state support for arts and museums.”

“Gay is a great addition to our Utah Department of Heritage and Arts team,” said executive director, Julie Fisher. “Her years of experience with arts and culture at the University of Utah and in the broader community will enhance the mission of the Division of Arts and Museums.”

Gov. Herbert convened a search panel of leaders in Utah’s arts and museums communities to conduct a nationwide search for a new director. The panel was chaired by Vern Swanson, emeritus director of the Springville Museum of Art and included: Max Chang, business leader and arts and museums advocate; Ken Verdoia, journalist and producer at KUED and chair of the Utah Arts Council Board of Directors; Dr. Pam Miller, retired professor of museum studies at USU-Eastern and chair of the Utah Offices of Museum Services Advisory Board; Kirsten Darrington, assistant director of the Utah Division of Arts & Museums; Julie Fisher, executive director of the Utah Department of Heritage & Arts; and Brian Somers, deputy director of the Utah Department of Heritage & Arts.

“Our search panel reviewed a large number of qualified applicants from across Utah and the nation,” Vern Swanson said.

“After a thorough and grueling interview process, Gay rose to the top of our list and was the unanimous choice of the committee to lead the Division of Arts & Museums in its bright future.”

—Utah Division of Arts & Museums

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HEAT Program Cont'd from page 1

“I love helping people. I get to know people in the community and I feel like I’m making a difference. Sometimes people feel guilty about applying for assistance, and sometimes they are so grateful for the help they will just break down and cry.”

yond these requirements, “The form is pretty easy to fill out.”

Providing evidence of medical expenses can also help, if large medical costs are a factor for the household. “Medical costs will Income Eligibility for HEAT Assistance help offset Monthly income limit your income,” Household size said Crosier.

1 $1,471 Once an 2 $1,991 application $2,511 is approved, 3 a plan is put 4 $3,031 in place that For each additional person add $520 directly pays the energy To find out more about company, such as Garkane, HEAT assistance or to apply Rocky Mountain Power, Quefor the program, in Garfield star, or Amerigas. “Payments County, contact Katie Crosier are sent directly to the vendor,” for an appointment at 435-826said Crosier. “And we have 4410. some clients who are energy In Wayne County, call conservers, and if a client conMaureen Allred at 435-893serves, their energy credit can 0744 to schedule an appointlast them throughout the entire ment. year.”

—Insider The HEAT program also provides an opportunity to weatherize the home. “A lot of people don’t realize that weatherization is available, too,” says Crosier. The HEAT program will conduct a home energy audit, and based on the results of the audit may take actions such as replacing grossly inefficient appliances, or providing insulation or caulking around windows to prevent heat loss from the home. To qualify for a home weatherization audit, households must be currently enrolled in the HEAT assistance program.

In Garfield County, the HEAT office is located in the new Insider Building at 520 West Main Street in Escalante, and Crosier is there two to three days per week to meet with applicants. She also travels the county to Panguitch, and can meet with applicants at the Dept. of Workforce Service services building across from the Flying M. She also travels to Henrieville one day per month to the senior center.

However, if a potential client is unable to leave their house for an appointment, Crosier can meet them in their home.

In Wayne County, the HEAT program representative is Maureen Allred, who is based out of Richfield, and is available for appointments at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa every other Thursday.

Crosier says she gets a lot of satisfaction out of working with the HEAT program.

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Passing HB 324 (2014), the Utah Search and Rescue Assistance card program. This program will go live November 25, 2015 at rescue.utah.gov.

2.

Creating the Utah Outdoor Recreation Advisory Group and recruiting its 25 diverse advisors.

3. Producing two statewide Outdoor Recreation Summits and numerous industry collaborative events.

4.

Creating the Utah Waypoint Recreation Infrastructure Grant Program in GOED to help fund rural and urban recreational infrastructure enhancement initiatives.

More information about the grant program can be found at business.utah.gov.

“Serving as the first state director of outdoor recreation in the country and seeing both the local and national support has been the greatest honor and privilege of my career,”

Petersen said. “I am very grateful for the trust that Gov. Herbert placed in my office.

I appreciate the opportunity I have had to collaborate with other state agencies and key stakeholders to create unique recreational opportunities that benefit every resident and visitor. Only good can result from our continued focus on growing the recreation economy throughout the state.”

Petersen is departing state government to be the chief operating officer of Patriot VUE (PatriotVUE.com), a high-tech startup that allows commercial building owners and operators to visualize their buildings energy consumption in real-time in order to identify energy savings opportunities. Petersen will assist in the transition as his successor is identified over the coming weeks.

— Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development

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Teacher Shortage Districts across the State of Utah are experiencing teacher shortages in elementary and secondary schools. Districts who began the 2015-2016 school year without certified teachers include Canyons, Davis, Emery, Jordan, Kane, Morgan, Nebo, Salt Lake City, Tintic, Tooele, Uintah, Washington, and Weber. Many of these districts began the school year with substitute teachers in classrooms on the first day of school. The most critical needed areas are math, science, elementary education, special education, and Speech-Language Pathologists teachers. If you have considered going back to school to earn your teaching license or if you have students who may be undecided on their major area of study, please consider a degree in elementary or secondary teaching. Teaching is a wonderful and rewarding profession with retirement benefits, insurance coverage, 183 day teaching contract in GCSD, and the opportunity to positively impact future generations.

In Garfield County School District, we are surrounded by wonderful teachers who provide a quality academic learning environment for our students. To add to the urgency to find new teachers, one in three of the GCSD employees will be eligible for retirement in the next five years.

Also, with the teacher shortages, it is more difficult to attract and retain teachers in rural districts like Garfield. When new teachers begin looking for employment, they typically review the beginning teacher salaries, benefits and compensations in each district; in turn this process creates an environment of recruiting teachers and a need to be competitive with other districts to attract new teachers to our district. If you have questions regarding the need for teachers across the state or teacher licensing requirements, please contact me at the district office.

—Superintendent Ben Dalton

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Lady Cats Trounce Kanab; Bob Cats Pull Win Against Enterprise The Lady Cats 57th win in a row was another romp over Kanab, 65-31. Whittni Orton got back on her game and had a game high of 15 points to go with her 10 assists and 6 steals.

Chesney Campbell also had 15 to go with her 4 steals and 6 rebounds. Jordan Bennett pulled down 10 rebounds and her sister Taylor had 10 points to go with her 5 rebounds and 6 steals. Tonight the Cats play the Badgers from Wayne, Wayne is always tough, but I don’t think they have anyone that can match up the Ladies twin towers in Chesney and Taylor or the speedy Whittni.

The Cats will be facing some 3 and 5 A teams later in the month that might give them some competition..

The Bob Cats had a really exciting game against

Enterprise. The Cats couldn’t get any of their outside shots to fall and were down by eight late in the game. The Cats had to rally to catch up to Enterprise in the last seconds of the game, when senior Parker Palmer sank a three pointer at the buzzer and the Bob Cats pulled out a win. The Cats outside shooting was oh so close and I feel that as the season goes on these will start to drop. Pat and I were selling tickets for the game and only saw the second half of the game and the Cats can really be good, with some hard work.

Sophomore Jace Eyres looked real good in the game, but he had a technical foul called on him before the game even started, he dunked the ball during warm up and I guess this is a no-no. However in the past

we have had guys that could dunk the ball in practice and didn’t have anything called on them. New rules I guess. Last night the Bob Cats played host to the Bryce Valley Mustangs and this will be their first region 20 game and this game will give the Cats some kind of idea how their season is going.

Next week the Cats go down to Diamond Ranch on Thursday and the Lady Cats move down to Valley for a Friday night game.

On Friday and Saturday the 4th and 5th the Annual Panguitch Invitational Wrestling tournament will be at the Triple C Arena. This is a real big and well run tournament that will have between 20 to 30 teams. The Cats are really loaded this year with ready wrestlers at all weights.

Distance Learning Opportunities Expanded in Rural Utah with Two USDA Grants Funding goes to Utah State University and the San Juan Foundation to provide greater access to higher education SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 20, 2015 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director Dave Conine announced USDA is investing $339,480 in two Utah projects to expand distance learning opportunities in rural parts of the state.

“Utah’s rural residents deserve the same access to quality education as those in urban areas,” Conine said. “One rapidly growing way to reach them is through distance learning technologies. These grants will help expand those technologies to the far corners of our state and improve our overall educational advancement.”

The grants are being provided through USDA Rural Development’s Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) program. They may be used to purchase equipment to provide educational and telemedicine services to rural communities.

One of the recipients, the San Juan Foundation in Blanding, is receiving a $86,739 grant for interactive video teleconferencing and audio-visual equipment to be installed in 4 foundation-owned Family Learning Centers where broadband distance learning opportunities did not previously exist. This project will offer pre-kindergarten, K-12, post-secondary, and adult education curricula at each Family Learning Center.

Blanding has recently been named one of ten rural and tribal communities from across the country that is participating in a new Rural Integration Models for Parents and

Children to Thrive (IMPACT) Demonstration. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is administering the Demonstration, which is aimed at helping communities adopt a comprehensive, whole-family framework for addressing child poverty, such as through facilitating physical colocation of services, universal “no wrong door” intake, referral networks, shared measurement systems, and use of technology to deliver services.

The San Juan Foundation submitted a letter of interest to participate.

Utah State University is also receiving a DLT grant of $252,741 to further distance

learning efforts by expanding in the southeast portion of the project’s service area.

Members of the Navajo Nation (Montezuma Creek) will also be able to take college courses that lead to advanced degrees. The project will benefit 9 counties.

Funding of each award announced today is contingent upon the recipient meeting the terms of the grant agreement.

Since 2009, USDA has provided more than $213 million in loans and grants for 634 distance learning and telemedicine projects in rural areas nationwide.

—USDA Rural Development

WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL

December 11-19th 11th

BBB Preview @ SVC w/Wendover

11th

GBB @ Water Canyon

11-12th

Wrestling Tournament @ Desert Hills

12th

BBB Preview @ SVC

15th

GBB w/ Green River

16th

BBB w/Valley

17th

GBB w/Valley

18th

BBB @ Water Canyon

18th

GBB w/Duchesne

18-19th

Wrestling Tournament @ Manti

7:00 PM JV 5:30 Varsity 7:00

Duchesne 9:00 AM

Altamont 1:30 PM

JV 5:30 Varsity 7:00 JV 5:30 Varsity 7:00 JV 5:30 Varsity 7:00 JV 5:30 Varsity 7:00 Freshmen 4:00 JV 5:30 Varsity 7:00

Future Facilities Planning Wayne School District passed a tax increase through the Truth-In-Taxation process to prepare for future critical building needs in the District. This increased tax funding can only be used for Capital improvements or new construction in the District. Facilities in the District are beginning to reach a critical point at which serious decisions must be made in order to keep them safe and viable for students and district personnel. The remodels that have been done in the past have continually added more stress, and increased work loads on the buildings, and they are showing serious signs of needed repair and improvement.

Wayne District School Board has completed an initial “Facilities Needs Assessment,” and are now ready to begin developing a comprehensive facilities improvement plan. The objective of this planning will be to develop short and long term priorities and goals in order to provide careful and strategic use of resources as the District moves forward.

The “Facilities Needs Assessment,” includes several comprehensive District proposals as a starting point to this future planning. This assessment can be located on the District web site.

We are encouraging public input and participation in the development of these strategic building plans. If you would like to help or make suggestions on this project, we encourage you to contact the Wayne School District office or discuss your interests with a school board member. We look forward to your positive input as we plan ahead. Please be informed.

—Superintendent Burke Torgerson

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December 3, 2015

Wills, Trusts, and More Gratitude and Estate Planning

by Jeffery J. MCkeNNa

This Thanksgiving brought back memories. As a young boy growing up, I loved meeting at grandma’s house on 21st Street in old Las Vegas.

We crammed cousins and uncles in every corner of the house and a spirit of thanks and gratitude prevailed. Just before my 17th birthday, my grandma died and Thanksgiving changed.

At 17, I didn’t experience much regarding my grandmother’s estate planning, but I learned to be more grateful for the time I shared with her.

Estate planning is not something you do for yourself. It is something you do for others.

Meeting with a professional and getting your affairs in order is an expression of

love.

For all of us, there will come a time when we die.

Your estate plan in part formulates your legacy. You can, through the planning and drafting of your will or trust, express your gratitude for those individuals or organizations you value through word and deed.

I’ve watched a strong man cry from gratitude for what he received and sisters expressing thanks for a wellstructured estate plan when meeting with me after mom’s death.

Not all estate plans and beneficiaries are filled with gratitude but through your actions you can help facilitate more gratitude throughout the process.

No one is entitled to an

Stargazing Tips

by Linton Rohr

A Seasonal Changing of the Guard

The past few years, I've been enjoying an interesting phenomenon that I'd like to share with you all. I first noticed this from beneath Mt. Pinos, a southern California amateur astronomy mecca, as autumn's chilly nights segued into winter. The horizons there were low enough, at the right places, for this to occur.

As Sirius was beginning to climb above the SE horizon, I noticed Vega, Queen of the Summer Sky, about to set in the NW. As they both twinkled brightly on opposite horizons, it seemed to me that they were communicating. They reminded me of two lighthouses on distant shores flashing signals to each other. I imagined Vega "passing the torch" to Sirius, King of the Winter Sky (aka the Dog Star), imploring him to keep a careful watch over the sky until her return. I've been enjoying this annual ritual ever since, and always point it out to anyone I'm with.

Though this is first visible in the late summer, it is a very late night occurrence then - not long before dawn.

You can see it yourself right now at about 9:30 local time, though it will be more like 8:00 by months end.

As it occurs even earlier with each passing week, it collides with the lengthening daylight hours at the end of January and can no longer be seen.

Just last year, I realized there's a counterpoint to this occurring in the pre-dawn sky. I was up for a while in the middle of the night, watching for Geminid meteors from the corner windows of our bedroom, when I noticed Vega (though I didn't recognize it as such, just yet) just beginning to rise from the redrock cliffs of Capitol Reef to the NE. Off to the SW above Boulder Mountain, Orion was about to step below the ridge line, with Canus Major – the Big Dog, whose bright eye is Sirius - trailing behind. A little later I realized the rising star was Vega, as Lyra was beginning to emerge, and noted that they were at about the same altitude once again. Same scenario in reverse!

Once I looked at their coordinates, a numerical exercise I rarely take the time to do, it was evident that they’re almost exactly opposite in the sky. I'm surprised I'd never seen that before, though I suppose I'm less likely to be out observing at that hour this time of year.

I'm far less inclined to do all-night observing sessions in the winter! Also, though I would often step out for a look at the pre-dawn sky, our back yard back in SoCal had a lot of trees and neighboring houses around.

We're up on a mesa now, with clear views and low horizons all around. And I'm just loving it!

Anyway, I hope some of you are able to observe this from your locations. And I hope you enjoy it as I have.

Meanwhile, the waning crescent moon will be gliding beneath Leo before dawn, past Jupiter and Mars. On Monday morning, it will be just above Venus.

The moon will actually occult (move in front of) Venus, but that won’t happen until after sunrise. About 9:20, according to my planetarium software. That’ll be an interesting sight to see, but you’ll need to be keeping an eye on things and have those binoculars handy!

A new entry in the pre-dawn sky, Comet Catalina, will be passing just to the left of Venus as it climbs higher each passing day, and may be visible with binoes.

The annual Geminid meteor shower will be peaking on the nights of the 13th & 14th and with no moonlight interfering, should be a pretty nice show. The long lasting Taurids put on an exceptionally good show last month and I wish I would’ve written about them in advance. But I suspect a lot of you saw a few of them, starting around Halloween.

And finally, the Winter Solstice occurs on Dec. 21, though it sure feels as though it’s already here!

For questions or comments: lintonius@scinternet. net

inheritance. All should acknowledge the grace of the provider of the inheritance.

All should cultivate gratitude in receiving the gifts they receive.

Gratitude and estate planning go hand in hand. As we think about all we have, whether a lot or a little in the form of material possessions, we should contemplate how we have planned for our affairs. With some thought and guidance, you can help foster gratitude within your estate plan.

Now with a Panguitch Office at 35 East Center Street to Serve Clients in and around Garfield County Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for 20 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada.

He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, you can contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna. com or visit the firm’s website at WWW.BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM

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tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!!

Time Marches On

My brother and his wife started their family in their early 40s. One day my sisterin-law and I were commiserating about the effects of time marching on.

"I just got my first pair of glasses," she said, and paused as her two preschool boys thundered past her. "Now, if only my hearing would go."

Nerves of Steel

The optometrist did a test on me whereby he sent a jet of air into my eye. He was impressed that I did not jump, as his clients usually do, and said to me, "You have nerves of steel."

I looked at him and replied, "Yes. I'm a teacher."

What is a Father?

A father is a person who has snapshots in his wallet where his money used to be.

Fifty Dollars Security Exit

Two brawny men came to my house to install some new floor covering in the kitchen.

Once they had moved the stove and refrigerator out of the way, it was not long before the job was done.

As they were getting ready to leave, I asked them to put the heavy appliances back in place. The two men demanded $50 for this service, stating it was not in their contract.

I really had no choice but to pay them. As soon as they left,however, the doorbell rang. It was the two men. They asked me to move my car, which was blocking their van.

I told them my fee: $50.

When I worked for the security department of a large retail store, my duties included responding to fire and burglar alarms. A side door of the building was wired with a security alarm, because it was not supposed to be used by customers. Nevertheless they found the convenience of the exit tempting. Even a sign with large red letters, warning "Alarm will sound if opened," failed to deter people from using it.

One day, after attending to a number of shrieking alarms, I placed a small handmade sign on the door that totally eliminated the problem: "Wet Paint."

It's a Miracle

We were doing a science lesson on how plants grow. The children all got a chance to plant their own seeds. After a few days of watching the seedlings, I secretly exchanged a few seeds for the children whose plants did not sprout. Several days later one of my students said: "Look Mrs. Gilligan, it's a miracle, my plant is growing."

I said: "Yes, seeds sprouting is very exciting."

He said: "No Mrs. Gilligan, that's not the miracle, I ATE the SEED and it is growing anyway!"

AG MARKET NEWS To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9

Answers for this week

Salt Lake City, Utah November 18, 2015 USDA-Utah Dept of Ag Market News Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday November 17, 2015 Receipts: 1,340. Last Week: 2,146. Last Year: 1,869. Feeder Steers and Feeder Heifers: lower. Holstein Steers: no test.

Slaughter Cows: steady. Slaughter Bulls: steady.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2; 200-250 lbs pkg 245.00; 250-300 lbs Pkg 270.00; 300-350 lbs scarce; 350-400 lbs 235.00-255.50; 400-450 lbs 182.50-190.00; 450500 lbs 190.00-206.00; 500-550 lbs 180.00-189.00; 550-600 lbs 170.00-182.00; 600-650 lbs 180.00-188.50; 650-700 lbs 165.00-178.50; 700-750 lbs 170.00-175.00; 750-800 lbs 160.00166.00; 800-850 lbs pkg 160.50 850-900 lbs pkg 145.00; 900950 lbs scarce; 950-1000 lbs scarce.

Holstein Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: scarce; 200300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs scarce; 500-700 lbs scarce; 700900 lbs scarce; 900-1000 lbs scarce.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200-250 lbs pkg 270.00; 250-300 lbs pkg 200.00; 300-350 lbs 198.00225.00; 350-400 lbs 185.50-197.50; 400-450 lbs 168.00-172.50; 450-500 lbs 184.00-198.00; 500-550 lbs 182.50-190.00 550600 lbs 165.00-175.00; 600-650 lbs 150.00-165.00; 650-700 lbs 144.00-160.00; 700-750 lbs 150.00-155.00; 750-800 lbs scarce; 800-850 lbs pkg142.50; 850-900 lbs pkg 137.50; 900950 lbs 145.00-147.00; 950-1000 lbs 130.00-140.00; Heiferettes: 80.00-120.00.

Stock Cows: scarce.

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 63.50-69.00, high dressing to 72.50; Breaking 75-80 Lean: 70.00-81.50; Commercial: scarce; Cutter 85-90% Lean:49.00-57.00.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 15002000 lbs 79.50-91.50; Yield Grade 2: 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-2000 lbs 79.00-85.50.

Feeder Bulls: 750-1250 lbs 75.50-85.00.

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

PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

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CALL DON:

435-691-2891 435-579-3950

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.

Tues. Dec. 8th Pork chops Potaotes & gravy Carrots Applesauce Ice cream

Wed. Dec. 9th Taco salad w/fixins Pickled beets Mandarin oranges Ice box dessert

Thurs. Dec. 10th Chicken dressing Casserole Carrot salad w/ pineapple & raisins Cake

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.

377 South Main, Lyman Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.

Dec. 8th Potato bar, chili, ham & broccoli Salad bar, bread, Pears Brownie

Wed. Dec. 9th Clam chowder Crackers/bread Green salad Mandarin oranges Sweet rolls

Thurs.

Dec. 10th Roast, mashed potatoes & gravy, roll Carrots & peas Mixed fruit Cream pie

All meals are served with milk or juice.

If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00 am. 826-4317.

Suggested donation for seniors over 60 $3.00, and under 60 is $7.00

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FYI PANGUITCH

OBITUARIES Martha Ann Leslie

PANGUITCH - Martha Ann Leslie, age 61, unexpectedly passed away November 22, 2015 in her home in Panguitch, UT. She was born on December 4th, 1953.

“Tilli” (her nick-name), is the daughter of Dora Ann & Norman Torild Henrie, and loving wife of Robert Leslie. Reason for death is unknown.

She is survived by her husband Robert Leslie, son Jason Wayne Burrows, daughter Joni Ann Burrows, daughter Angie Lee Dee, stepson Rowdy Josie, and stepdaughter Preslee Hughes. 8 grand children, all-living in Utah, also survive her. She was the eldest of 5 children: brothers Jeff and Dale Henrie and sisters Diane Colby and Michelle Henrie Schow.

Without our MOM - Martha Ann otherwise known as “Tilli”, the world is far less colorful. She lived a big life in a small world.

She was a master at laughter, kindness, love, and fun. You could recognize her cackle from across any room. She loved a good off-color joke but also respected and appreciated sophisticated accomplishment.

She was fun, loving, very unique, creative, colorful and saw the world from a very special point of view. At 5' 2", she was a large-on-life woman, in a tiny body. If asked, we would say she was our very own Dolly Parton.

Her talents could easily be seen in all of her endeavors. She loved painting, fashion, ceramics, nail art, body art, jewelry, cooking and dog breeding.

In her formal work endeavors, she worked as a cook, clerk, customer service rep, sales, and as dog breeder. She was always stylish and beautiful up until her last breathing moment on earth. She meticulously maintained her makeup, nails, hair, jewelry, skin and clothing.

Her most important life accomplishment was the rearing of her beautiful family. Mom always stood by her children. She was quick to let you know how proud she was of you but also corrected you when you were wrong. She always stood by us through thick and thin, right or wrong. She was a layer of protection that we all relied on and will miss terribly. She loved her grandchildren, she spent countless hours thinking of them and looking for the perfect gifts to mirror her love for each one of them.

We love you always and forever. You were a dynamic mother, wife, sister and friend. You will be forever missed.

A celebration of life for family and dear friends will be held in Panguitch, Utah, on December 4th, 2015.

Zakk Holm

TROPIC - Zakkri Joshua Holm, 25, of Tropic UT, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend passed through this life on November 27, 2015 in Sonora, Mexico into the arms of his younger brother Miles, whom he loved so much. A beautiful reunion along with so many others. Zakk was born on July 5, 1990 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Travis Lorenzo and KaraLee Darley Holm.

Zakk was loved by so many and will truly be missed. He had a huge zest for life and enjoying every adventure with his amazing friends and family. The smile he had was absolutely contagious. The second he walked into a room, no matter what was going on, everyone smiled with him. Zakk had many friends in different countries. Zakk and his brother Scout recently traveled to Europe for a month together with another amazing family/ friends whom they loved so much. The quality time they had together will be one to treasure always.

Zakk, as a young boy, along with his brothers, taught by his father, learned the value of hard work. Zakk learned and worked hard in construction. He then went on to working with his teammates at Panguitch High School on the wrestling team. Zakk took 2nd in the State of Utah his senior year. He also learned many skills when he was in the North Dakota oilfields.

The highlight of Zakk's life was his service as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Mexico, Mexico City West Mission during February 2010 through February 2012. He loved his mission and the many beautiful people and culture he was honored to be a part of. He had a love for Mexico and had many friends he has loved and kept in contact with there. Zakk knows and loves his Savior, Jesus Christ.

He will truly be missed by all!

Zakk is survived by parents; siblings: Reggie Scout (Angela) Holm, William Levi (Chesilyn) Holm, Landon, Kandace, Shya and Tavi Holm; nephew Jaxton; and a baby niece on the way; grandparents: Adaire Holm, Lynn and Marcia Darley; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Zakk was preceded in death by his brother, Travis Miles Holm; grandpa, Carl Otto Holm; grandmothers: Sharon, Nyra, Ester, and Lucille; uncles: Gregory, Con, Terry, Edson, and Darrel Holm, and Brent Darley.

Funeral services are pending for Saturday, December 5, 2015 in the Tropic LDS Ward Chapel. Further information will be announced by the Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

December 3, 2015

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com We had another good week with Thanksgiving being the highlight. There were many really big family dinners throughout the town and we fed about 70 of the Panguitch family at the Senior Center. With the weather that was threatening with snow that didn’t come off, it was good seeing so many that were there. Our many thanks to those that made this dinner such a success. Gary and Tammy Bennett had their best ever Thanksgiving, their son Dalan came home from his NY mission. Dalan spoke at his homecoming in the LDS, 1st Ward Chapel and boy he is really articulate and deleivered a wonderful talk of his experiences over the last two years.

Thanksgiving is always my favorite holiday, there is always something to be thankful for.

We don’t do Black Friday but this year the sales for the weekend were up 18% over last year's. Saturday was small business day and they also did well. Shopping locally keeps much of the money in our area. The Panguitch Drug has a lot of great items that will fit in your Christmas list, they also have a Radio Shack that has every electronic gadget that you could want. If not they can order it for you. The Panguitch Hardware store has everything you could want or you don’t need it. They have a lot of really good tool kits at some really big discount prices; they make really good manly Christmas gifts.

You can always tell at Christmas time how the economy is doing. We have had 69 straight months of job growth and the unemployment is down to 5% from 11% just seven years ago and a loss of 800,000 jobs per month. Much of the growth has been from the low interest rate and the strength of the dollar.

Coming this Saturday, the 5th, will be Christmas in the Country and Santa Claus will be transported to the Social Hall in a big red fire engine. His arrival time will be at 10:00am, and he will be bringing gifts for the kiddies and refreshments for all.

Santa will then go over to the Extended Care to give gifts to all of those that are staying there. At 1:00pm it will be the Merchants drawing for gifts, this year it will be one ticket for every $10.00 that you spend. At 5:00 to 8:00pm Santa has again found some great homes to show. Most of them are up on Marshall Hill.

Steve and Marilyn Marshall @ 395 W. 500 S., Colin and Juli Marshall @ 255 W. 500 S., Sam and Lauri Marshall @ 255 W. 500 S., MarKay and Heather Englestead 440 W. 500 S., Kay and Corrine Englestead @ 255 S. 300 E., and the Pink Polka Dot Shop at 15 North Main. Tickets can be purchased at each house and they are $5.00 to see all of them, what a deal. Of course the money generated from this Sub for Santa event goes to the children of Panguitch and

Hatch as needed.

On Sunday the 6th at the LDS Stake Center, Elder Dallin Oaks will be speaking at 10:00am. Elder Oaks will greet the members earlier at 9:00am, so come early for the best seats and meet Elder Oaks, there will be a very large crowd because it has been quite some time that an Apostle of the Lord has been in our community to share his wisdom and message from the Lord. If you would like to sing in the Stake Choir, show up at 9:15 in the Relief Society room, they can use the voices.

You also get a front row seat!

Last Tuesday the 1st was the 2nd Ward Christmas dinner and they were expecting about 500 for dinner. This Tuesday the 8th it is the 2nd Ward’s turn for their Christmas party, it will be a fun evening with Santa coming again and he will be checking his list twice to see who has been naughty or nice. The 3rd Ward will be having their Party on the following Tuesday 15th. On Wednesday the 9th there will be a four Ward Relief Society Christmas dinner and it will be a girls night out. If anyone has an artificial Christmas tree that they haven’t put up yet, if they would call Pat at (676-2418) she would like to use them for decorations for the Relief Society party.

Last Friday the 21st the Brian Head Ski Resort was among the first ski slopes to open up and on Saturday the parking lot was full, with

people eager to hit the slopes.

A lot of the local people work up there for the winter and it is a good source of employment for the area. According to Shawn the skiing is really good for this time of the year. So get out your board or boards and head on up there for some fun in the white stuff.

Speaking of the white stuff we are getting a little bit of it at various times this last couple of weeks. The storms have brought some really cold temperatures and it has been 335 days since we have had a high temperature below freezing. Make sure that you leave your water running so your pipes won’t freeze.

Santa has the Angel tree up at Joe’s Market, the stockings have blue or pink slips in them to indicate if you would like to get a gift for a boy or girl. Santa is still out shopping, so if you could use her help this Christmas give her a call a (676-2418). There will be lists at the Social Hall on Saturday.

The Christmas quilt made and donated by Claudia Crump for a Sub for Santa fund raiser, is on display at Zion Bank. The winner will be drawn December 5th approximately at 11:00 am during the visit by Santa at the Social Hall. Tickets for the drawing are still available at the bank and again at the Social Hall that morning between 10 and 11 am. Winner need not be present to win. $5.00 for 6 tickets.

Enjoy the season.

Mack O.

BRYCE VALLEY AREA NEWS

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

Ferrell E. Brinkerhoff, 69, returned into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Nov. 27, 2015, in Tropic. Ferrell always had a wonderful smile for everyone and was a willing helper if needed. He will be missed by all who knew him and we want Gwen and her family to know that they are all in our prayers and hearts at this time. Ferrell so loved his wife and family and enjoyed being with them and doing things with them at all times.

He will always be thought of as a very kind and loving man.

A giving man who cared for his friends and family. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 3, at 12:00 Noon in the Tropic Ward Chapel where friends may call on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. or on Thursday from 10 to 11:30 am. Burial will be in the Tropic Cemetery.

Ryan Langford sent the following message out on Facebook: "R.I.P Zak Holm.

He was a great friend and there whenever and wherever needed. It's amazing how in the blink of an eye life can change so drastically. He was driving and wrecked near Lamora with Caitlyn Langford and Selena Lebaron. Caitlyn is on her way to Hermosillo in an ambulance and Selena is headed to Casa Grande. She will be fine but Kaitlyn needs our prayers."

There aren't even words to describe the sadness this brings to our hearts expressed Ellen Clarke.

With great shock we express our heartfelt condolences to the Zak Holm family, his mom, Kara Lee and his dad, Travis, at this time of their grief and loss. Funeral service will be held in Tropic Ward on Saturday.

Susan Thompson's softball team, "Fun Bunch", took 1st place at the Winter World Championship in Phoenix, AZ. Susan was placed on the All World Team for outstanding play! Way to go Susan.

Now you have the next few months to get ready for next year's ball games.

We are happy to report

that Marie Neimann is home and recovering nicely. She posted that she says: "Thank you soo much for your prayers, many kind thoughts, correspondences and the wonderful meals that were shared and given in my behalf as I recovered from surgery. Truly there are angels in this valley~ Love you all.

Alma and Anita Fletcher along with daughter Erica and Husband Greg Broderick attend the Homecoming of Erica's son, Michael Racker,who returned from his mission to Bolivia. It was held in the Enoch 5th ward and many family and friends were in attendance to support Michael.

Released from the Primary in the Tropic Ward were Shilo and Mykelle Richards.

Called to serve in Primary were Ron Harris, Nick Pollock, and Gayle Pollock.

Reports from all over the valley are that everyone had a great Thanksgiving Holiday and enjoyed lots of good food.

Anita Fletcher reports that they had all of their children and their families home for the holiday. It was a great event for them.

John and Ramona Morreale had family visiting for the holiday as did Larry and Glenna Fletcher. Rod and Kathern Syrett had most of their family home for the Big Thanksgiving dinner and enjoyed the time with grandkids. Marion and Catherine Littlefield had a great day with family who all pitched in to make dinner and enjoyed it together. I am sure there are many others family gatherings that took place on this day of Thanksgiving and many who traveled to other places to celebrate. Hope you all enjoyed your day of thanks and were happy to share what you were thankful for.

Some of the things I feel the most thankful for after my Father in Heaven and my family are the wonderful people of the Bryce Valley Area. They are always there in time of need and willing to put forth a helping hand. Sometimes

in this busy world we live in we forget to take time to say "Hi" to our neighbors and even our family sometimes don't hear from us as often as we would like. If we take a 5 minute stop each day and say I love you to someone dear to us or give a huge smile to a friend on the street or in the store, then our own days will go much smoother because we have shared happy moments.

Do you know that a smile and a hello can go a long ways to make someone who is lonely feel a bit better and their day pass more smoothly. Think about it, don't you feel better after smiling at someone? Of course you do and it didn't cost you a thing but made the other person feel good. This is for all ages to think about.

Also we thank our wonderful EMT's in the area for their dedication and great care of all of us in our times of need. They are well trained and willing to help us. They put in many hours on training and are ready to go in a moments notice when called.

Where we live we would be in a world of trouble without these capable folks to come when we call for help.

Steven and Annie Hansen held their Wedding Reception on Friday Night in Cannonville. There was a lot of family and friends in attendance to get this newly married couple off to a new start in life.

A correction to the time of the Henrieville Lighting Ceremony is 6:30 P.M. and not 6:00 P.M. In Henrieville the Veterans were honored in Sacra-

ment Meeting with speakers being Dale Pollock, Brett Chynoweth, Jarom Johnson, and Milton Rose. We thank them for their time of service to our country.

Today on the Bear Valley Road a semi had gone off the road and totally demolished the trailer attached to it. We sure hope no one was hurt and that the travelers following made it across safely.

The Tropic Ward Relief Society Christmas Social for the ladies will be held on Friday the 4th of December at 6:00 P.M. They are asking if you have any coats, jackets, or blankets to spare that you might like to bring them with you so they can be shared by some in need. Also bring your favorite Christmas Treat dish to share with the other ladies.

Wishing Kelly Shakespear a safe journey to Salt Lake and a healthy future.

Sending condolences out to the Leslie families on the passing of Ken Leslie this past week. He is the father of Randall, Robin, and Robert Leslie. Also on the passing of Robert's wife, Martha Leslie, who passed away recently. On Friday they will hold a memorial for Martha in Panguitch.

Funeral for Ken will be announced.

Well the snow keeps trying to come and stay on the ground. As fast as it falls it seems to melt away, at least on my lawn. Hope everyone traveled safely this past week and will do so this entire winter.

Stay warm and cozy inside and please email or phone in your news and visitors. Thanks VS.

BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Dec. 8th WED Dec. 9th THURS Dec. 10th

Roast turkey, potatoes & gravy, country blend, roll, peaches, pudding BBQ ribs, baked potato, carrot salad, roll, peaches, cookie Roast beef, potatoes & gravy, rolls, green salad, apples, muffin

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The Bully by adus f. dorsey ii

NOVEMBER 28, 2015 - That ridiculous looking outfit makes you look fat, and you are ugly anyway. You have about as much talent as a crooked stick, why do you even think you should try out for the talent show, you couldn’t make into the final 10. If I ever catch you alone in the hallway I am going to beat you to a pulp, DO YOU HEAR ME, look at me when I talk to you.

It is tough enough to be

twelve years old but just try and do it when every which way you turn, you are being bullied, everyday and in everyway. Is it truly any wonder why some kids simply just want to drop out of reality and melt their minds into a video game?

Left un-checked, bullying can spread throughout a school like a bad case of explosive diarrhea and it only gets worse when there is noone with a strong enough

stomach to strap on the industrial strength rubber gloves and step in to clean it up.

Our schools are meant to be social microcosms, a safe place for growing minds to learn, explore new ideas, and to test boundaries. The ultimate responsibility for a safe environment to learn these important life lessons lays smack dab in the lap of the adults in every community Bullying is nothing new; it comes around almost as of-

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ten as the seasons change and should be dealt with just as often. Children imitate what they see, and when something works, all the better. When the bully doesn’t get what they want, they throw a hissy fit, it worked pretty well last time; let’s try it again. Our prisons, corporate offices and political positions are filled with these narcissistic types, and just to be fair, and on the flip side of things, the bullied often seek their own ways to get some sort of sadistic satisfaction, we se it all the time.

I am going to go ahead slip myself way out onto the proverbial limb here but there is has been a lot of discussion about our schools lately. I have never been afraid to say I was all for increasing taxes for the schools and I can say that I got more than an ear full for my stance in just about every isle in Royal’s. But what I had not considered was the fact that bullying was on a lot of peoples minds when they went to the polls and what they told me was that they didn’t feel they should have to pay extra for it? “Let’s fix the things we can fix first!”

That being said, I just want to say I have had about every kind of conversation there is to be had about every kind subject, I like that about Wayne County folk and I still l have all of my teeth, thanks Pearl and the dedicated staff at the Wayne Dental Clinic.

But the bully thing troubles me because I find and I have seen the truth in it. The kid’s talk about it, adults talk about it and dogs and cats become victims of it too. It is happening and it is a chronic wasting type disease that all the money in the world will not cure and a persistent problem in our schools that many people feel should not be part of their child’s daily curriculum. And you thought common core is tough.

Presently we have a generation a kids growing up that don’t dare let their hearts sing for fear they will be ridiculed by some of their peers, children so socially stifled that their dreams have become nightmares and their true worth may never be known.

This is dire social situation that is unacceptable in any society.

There has to be a fix for the bullying problem, and if need be the solution should come from those that suffer the most because they are the closest ones to it. We are supposed to be the professionals and the grown ups. Our children are desperately counting on us, let’s not let them down.

We have more than enough Bullies in life already and it is not OK. Isn’t it about time we hold on as tight as we can to the hem of our gym shorts and stand up against the BULLY, even if it means a black eye? It all comes down to what is gonna hurt the most and for how long?

Stop the bullying.

Kenneth Leslie

KEARNS, UTAH - Kenneth Lincoln Leslie was at home in Kearns, Utah, and surrounded by loved ones when he peacefully passed away on November 28, 2015. He was 81 years old. He was born October 16, 1934 in Cannonville, UT to Harry Lincoln and Hilda Dutton Leslie.

After graduating from high school, Ken enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed in Paris, France for 6 years, during the Korean War. After returning home he met and married the love of his life, Dorris LeFevre on June 14, 1958 in Panguitch.

The marriage was solemnized in the St. George Temple on May 23, 1987.

Together they raised a loving family.

Ken worked for the Kaibab Lumber Industry for over 25 years and was a member of the IUOE. He was a faithful member of AA for the last 32 years of his life.

Ken is survived by three of his beautiful children, sons: Robert Leslie, Panguitch; Randel (Dianna) Leslie, Tropic; and daughter, Terrie Leslie (Bruce) Simper, Kearns; many grand and great-grandchildren; sisters: Barbara (Frances) Emley and Hilda (Dwayne) Adcock, both of Enoch.

Preceded in death by his devoted wife, Doris; daughter, Robyn K; infant son, Jeffery; 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Panguitch 1st LDS Ward Chapel, 550 South 100 West, where friends may call from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Panguitch Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www. maglebymortuary.com In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Ken’s name to Alcoholics Anonymous, whom Ken credits for saving his life: Dixie AA Office, P.O. Box 1715, St. George, UT 84770.

Ferrell E. Brinkerhoff

TROPIC - Ferrell E. Brinkerhoff, 69, returned into the arms of his Heavenly Father on November 27, 2015 in Tropic, surrounded by his five children and loving wife after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Ferrell was born in Panguitch, Utah on July 5, 1946 to Eldon "Dutch" and Ora LeFevre Brinkerhoff.

He married Gwen Jackson August 24, 1973 in the St. George Temple.

Ferrell loved his wife, children and grandchildren; his family was the center of his universe. He looked forward to the family deer hunt every year where he was always the supplier of ample snacks and drinks.

The annual family camp out on the East Fork was the highlight of his summer; he would start planning the menu, the four-wheeler ride and the schedule of events at least 3 months in advance. He always anticipated a large family gathering for moving cows to and from Deer Range in the spring and the fall.

Ferrell started his career in the food service industry with Rocky Mountain Inc. and was known throughout the county as the "Twinky Man." For the last 16 years he was employed with Nicholas & Company where he received several accolades and awards for his hard work. He loved his job because of the friendships he developed with his associates and coworkers.

Ferrell had a strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Ferrell’s love for the Gospel grew during his service as an LDS missionary in England. His testimony continued to grow while serving his family and friends in many church positions.

He will be remembered for the love of his family, the community and the church. We love him very much and will miss him greatly, we hope they have brockle face cows and diet coke in heaven.

He is survived by his wife, Gwen; and children: Shane (Alexa), Jeff (Andrea), Natalie (Eugene), Cody and Kyler (Kamrie); 12 grandchildren; siblings: Louise (Jim), Raymond (Ronelda), Oretta (Doug), Danny (Wendy), Rosie (Jeff) and Donna (Link).

He is preceded in death by his father, mother, and brothers: Dennis and Eldon, Jr. "Binky", and father-in-law, Lloyd Rodney Jackson; brother-in-law, Lamar Shakespear; nephews: Darrell Shakespear and Terrell Chynoweth.

The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Garfield Memorial Hospital and Clinic.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 12:00 Noon in the Tropic Ward Chapel where friends may call on Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm or on Thursday from 10 to 11:30 am.

Burial will be in the Tropic Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guest book www. maglebymortuary.com

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LEGAL NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on December 14th, 2015, at 11:30 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: Amended Little Ponderosa Estates Subdivision.

PROPERTY BOUNDARY: LOT 1 BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION: BEGINNING AT A POINT LOCATED S89°33'09"W 630.14 FEET ALONG THE SECTION LINE AND NORTH 355.14 FEET FROM THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 4, T37S R7W, S.L.B. & M, SAID POINT OKF BEGINNING IS LOCATED AT THE EDGE OF AN EXISTING ACCESS ROAD; THENCE N15°05'59"W 140.62 FEET; THENCE N74°54'01"E 164.46 FEET; THENCE S15°05'59"E 159.09 FEET TO SAID EDGE OF THE EXISTING ROAD; THENCE ALONG SAID EDGE OF THE ACCESS ROAD THE FOLLOWING COURSES: S86°42'00"W 31.54 FEET, N87°33'11"W 50.75 FEET, S78°18'53"W 41.75 FEET, S67°20'49"W 43.90 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 0.539 ACRE. LOT 2 BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION: BEGINNING AT A POINT LOCATED S89°33'09"W 239.54 FEET ALONG THE SECTION LINE AND NORTH 378.90 FEET FROM THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 4, T37S, R7W, S.L.B. & M, SAID POINT OF BEGINNING IS LOCATED AT THE EDGE OF AN EXISTING ACCESS ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 115.29 FEET; THENCE S76°02'51"W 155.49 FEET; THENCE N13°57'09"W 156.70 FEET TO SAID EDGE OF THE EXISTING ACCESS ROAD; THENCE ALONG SAID EDGE OF THE ACCESS ROAD THE FOLLOWING COURSES: N82°54'52"E 30.97 FEET, S82°17'14"E 30.48 FEET, S88°35'09"E 41.69 FEET, N75°33'03"E 26.76 FEET, S73°43'49"E 24.43 FEET, N86°36'13"E 36.77 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 26 and DECEMBER 3, 2015 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING GARFIELD COUNTY A Public Hearing on the Garfield County Budget for the calendar year 2016 will be held before the Garfield County Commission at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2015 in the Commission Chambers at the Garfield County Courthouse in Panguitch. Anyone wishing to examine the tentative budget may do so at the County Clerk’s office. The clerk’s office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

Camille A. Moore, Auditor/Clerk, Garfield County Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 3 & 10, 2015 NOTICE OF BUDGET OPENING GARFIELD COUNTY Garfield County will hold a Budget Hearing, Monday, December 14, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. at the Garfield County Courthouse in Panguitch for the purpose of opening the budget for the year ending December 31, 2015. At that time, adjustments will be made to accept unanticipated revenues and adjust expenditures as needed.

Camille A. Moore, Auditor/Clerk, Garfield County Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 3 & 10, 2015 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOULDER TOWN The Boulder Town Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 10, starting at 7 p.m. in the Boulder Community Center Meeting Room, 351 No 100 East, Boulder, UT. The purpose of the hearing is to gather public comment on a proposed revision to the Zoning Ordinance Table of Uses, clarifying the permitting process (temporary or conditional use) for mobile food vendors.

Documentation related to the revision is available for public review during office hours of the Boulder Town clerk.

The public is welcome to attend the hearings or submit comments in writing to Peg Smith, at femmith@scinternet.net.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 3, 2015

ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert W. P. Wilson, Deceased Frances M. Wilson, whose address is P.O. Box 120098, Antimony, Utah 84712, has been appointed Sole Successor Trustee of the Robert W. P. Wilson Living Trust, dated January 25, 2012, of the above-entitled trust estate for Robert W. P. Wilson. Creditors of the estate are hereby notified to: (1) deliver or mail their written claims to the Successor Trustee at the address above; or (2)deliver or mail their written claims to the Successor Trustee's attorney, Laura M. Gray, at the following address: 1555 East Stratford Avenue, Suite 100, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.

Laura M. Gray Attorney for Successor Trustee 1555 East Stratford Avenue, Suite 100 Salt Lake City, UT 84106 Telephone: (801) 983-3309 Fax: (801) 467-5170 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 26 and DECEMBER 3 & 10, 2015

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REQUEST FOR BIDS WAYNE COUNTY Wayne County will accept sealed bids for the placement of 500 yards of Rip Rap material and fabric along the Sunglow Campground road in Bicknell. Rip Rap is to be furnished by the contractor. An on site walk through is scheduled for Monday December 14th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Plans will be available for inspection at that time.

Bids will be accepted in the office of the Wayne County Clerk until 5:00 p.m. on Friday December 18, 2015.

Wayne County reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

Please call Rhett Jeffery at 435-836-2682 with any questions.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk-Auditor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 3, 2015

Boaters Reminded About Stopping the Spread of Quagga Mussels PAGE, ARIZONA – As the 2015 boating season comes to an end, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area would like to remind boaters to help stop the spread of Quagga Mussels. When removing boats from Lake Powell be sure to clean, drain, and allow boats and equipment to dry. Vessels slipped or moored at Lake Powell may require decontamination to interior and exterior components prior to transport. Utah and Arizona state laws require boat owners to decontaminate their vessels and conveyances to avoid the transport of Quagga Mussels to non-infested waters.

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ANNEXATION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ESCALANTE CITY Public Notice is hereby given that Escalante City will hold a public hearing on December 15, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Escalante City Council Chambers, located at 56 N. 100 W., Escalante, Utah. This public hearing is for public comments on the City’s intent to adopt Ordinance 2015-07 annexing a proposed area into Escalante City. The area proposed for annexation can be viewed at the Escalante City Office. The annexation ordinance draft is available to review at the Escalante City Office during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. on Friday. If special accommodations are needed to participate in the above meeting, please notify the Escalante City Office at 435-826-4644 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Debra Allen, City Recorder Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 3 & 10, 2015 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PAUNSAUGUNT CLIFFS SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT Paunsaugunt Cliffs Special Service District will hold a public hearing on Friday, December 11, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at the Town of Hatch Community Center, 49 West Center in Hatch, Utah for a budget opening of the December 31, 2015 budget and to adopt the December 31, 2016 budget. The public may inspect the December 31, 2016 budget at the Town of Hatch Community Center.

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For Your Health Self-Care Options for Insomnia Insomnia is a type of sleep disorder that affests up to 20% of adults. Nonprescription sleep aids are available that can help treat insomnia, but these products should not be used on a long term basis.

People with insomnia have trouble falling or staying asleep and may wake up earlier than desired. They do not feel rested no matter how much they slept, and they sometimes feel tired, groggy, anxious, or irritable throughout the day. This lack of sleep can also increase the risk of other health problems, such as high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, depression, heart attack, and stroke.

Sleep Hygiene The best way to improve insomnia is to practice good “sleep hygiene,” which describes habits and practices that lead to sleeping well on a regular basis. Many people can greatly improve the quality of their sleep just by using sleep hygiene techniques. Some examples of these techniques include:

Following a regular sleep schedule Avoiding afternoon naps and the use of electronics prior to bed Avoiding coffee after 12 pm and heavy meals close to bedtime Not smoking Exercising at least 5 hours before bedtime Keeping a peaceful sleeping environment

OTC Treatments Nonprescription sleep aids are often used to help manage symptoms of insomnia. The active ingredient in these products is an antihistamine, such as diphenhydramine or doxylamine. Antihistamines can help the symptoms of insomnia by promoting sedation and decreasing the time to sleep onset. They can be helpful if taken approximately 30 minutes before desired bedtime. However, continued use of these medications is strongly discouraged. They carry many side effects and have not been shown safe or effective when used long term. They also should not be used in patients who are aged >65 years or have glaucoma, difficulty urinating, prostate enlargement, or thyroid disorders. Lastly, since insomnia may be a symptom of another medical condition, it is important to speak with your doctor or pharmacist before trying one of these products.

Dietary and Herbal Supplements Dietary and herbal supplements, such as melatonin and valerian, are sometimes used to help manage insomnia. However, they are not regulated by the FDA and have not been widely studied for safety or efficacy. Melatonin is a natural hormone produced in the body that plays a role in the sleep-wake cycle. It may be useful for people with altered sleep schedules or jet lag. Melatonin has been shown to reduce time to sleep, increase overall sleep time, and improve sleep quality.

Valerian is an herbal product that has been used for over 2,000 years for the treatment of nervous unrest, stress, and sleep disorders. With continued use over at least 2 weeks, valerian may promote better sleep. It is generally safe, but has been shown to cause stomach upset and headache.

Valerian can be taken as a tablet or drunk as a tea. Before taking these products, ask your doctor or pharmacist if they are right for you.

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HELP WANTED WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Wayne High School Paraprofessional Wayne High School has an opening for a paraprofesional/ substitute teacher. This position will be for 27 hours a week and the assignments will vary depending on what is needed at the high school. This position will be open until Dec. 7, 2015, at the close of business. Applications can be picked up at the district office. Please mail applications to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715. For more information contact Mary Bray at 425-3411 or mary.bray@waynesd.org.

Wayne School District is an equal employment provider and employer and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

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GARFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT Escalante Elementary/High Administrator POSITION AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring a full-time Administrator/Teacher for Escalante Elementary and Escalante High School. This position will be a part-time administrator and part-time teacher.

SALARY: Beginning step and lane according to the 20152016 Garfield County School District Administrative Salary Schedule. Salary ranges from $54,960-$72,049 depending on experience and college credits. This is a benefitted position.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a valid Utah Teaching License with an Administrative Endorsement. Previous administrative/teaching experience is preferred, but not required. All applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment back ground check.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a GCSD Certified application, resume, three current letters of recommendation, and university transcripts. Please direct questions to Superintendent Ben Dalton 435-676-8821or ben.dalton@ garfk12.org and application packets to: Garfield County School District, P.O. Box 398, 145 East Center, Panguitch, Utah 84759 Online applications are available at: http://www.garfield. k12.ut.us/index.php/do/employment Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. Garfield School District reserves the right to refuse any applications.

DEADLINE: Applications must be received by December 07, 2015 before 5:00 pm.

Garfield County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

NOTICE Garfield County is accepting applications for a parttime Cook and Home Delivery Driver for the Senior Citizen’s Center in Henrieville.

Applications are available at the the Garfield County Clerk’s Office 55 South Main, Panguitch and online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, December 11, 2015.

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ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Across the United States this fall and winter, lawn mowers and other seasonal outdoor power equipment should have their remaining fuel removed before a long winter nap. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) offers fuel use and storage tips to help consumers who are winterizing their equipment investments.

“Proper fuel use of outdoor power equipment is easy to accomplish and important to be mindful of as we change seasons,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). “Whether we’re filling our jerry cans at the pump, or putting equipment away for the season, there are some important things to remember in order to protect equipment and avoid costly misuse.”

Tip #1: Look Before You Pump. Most gasoline contains 10 percent ethanol (E10) which is safe for your equipment. But many gas pumps now offer higher ethanol blended gas – such as 15, 30, 50 or 85 percent ethanol gas. These higher blends are not designed for use in outdoor power equipment and may cause damage or failure. And remember, fuels containing ethanol can potentially stale over time. To be safe, try to avoid purchasing more than what you’ll need for thirty days.

Tip #2: Properly Dispose of Leftover Fuel. Whether left in the tank of your equipment or in a gas can on the shelf, it’s easy to forget how old your fuel is. Take note of when you purchased the fuel and properly dispose of it after a month.

Tip #3: Run the tank dry or drain unused fuel out of the equipment you are storing. A safe and easy way to dispose of fuel is to run the engine until the tank is empty. You can also add fuel stabilizer to the gas, run the engine so it circulates throughout the system, and then safely drain the tank. This step ensures that any residual fuel remaining in the equipment after the tank has drained is treated.

—The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute

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Americans Spend an Annual Average of $2,746 on Lunch

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If you want to uncover new ways to save money, start by thinking about what you spend on lunch every day.

A new Visa survey shows that American consumers are spending nearly $3,000 on midday meals each year. But don't lose your appetite – this is actually a great opportunity to budget and save.

Visa's 2015 survey, intended to call consumers' attention to opportunities to save and budget in their discretionary spending, reports that the average American consumer spends roughly $53 a week or $2,746 per year on lunch. For meals out, that's an average of $20 per week or $1,043 per year. Additionally, Americans eat lunch out an average of nearly twice a week and spend more than $11 per outing compared with only $6.30 a day preparing their own.

Who are the biggest spenders on average in the lunch-out crowd? The survey shows that men outspend women by a whopping 60 percent. Men pay an average of $24.93 each week on meals out, while women dole out $15.56 by comparison. As for the biggest spenders, the survey found that 1 percent of diners spend $50 or more lunching out for an average of more than $9,000 spent a year.

Meanwhile, 32 percent of re-

spondents reported they don't buy lunch out at all.

Additionally, students eat out most often and spend the most with a weekly average of $27.47; retirees spend the least at $13.92. One worrisome number is that unemployed Americans purchase lunch out more than once a week on average, spending over $15 weekly.

The most popular spot to eat lunch in America is at home, according to the Visa survey. Forty-two percent of American consumers report that they typically eat lunch at home. The second most popular location to eat lunch?

Work. While 53 percent of office workers report they eat lunch at work, 26 percent say they do so right at their desks.

As for regional preference, Southerners lead the nation in frequency of lunches out and overall amount spent on lunch. The average southern resident spends $1,240 a year on lunches out and an overall $2,953 between lunches out and those made at home. Northeasterners came in second with highest amount spent on lunching out – $1,001. Midwesterners followed at $896 and Americans in the western states at $866 spend on meals out.

To help Americans monitor their spending on the mid-

day meal, Visa Inc. has developed a new free Lunch Tracker iOS app (https://itunes.apple. com/us/app/lunch-tracker-1.0/ id1049899081?mt=8) that calculates monthly and annual spend and helps you adjust your spending habits to save money. Users can take the 30-Day Challenge to start saving, learn cost-cutting tips and share photos of meals with family and friends.

Paying attention to lunchtime spending habits – whether making lunch at home or eating out – can greatly impact your annual finances.

Though lunch is a healthy expense, at least some of the close to $3,000 could be reallocated for other money-smart funds. For example, it could be a great start for an emergency fund, (http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/emergencyfund) rent or mortgage, education funds or maybe an affordable holiday.

Bottom line: Small choices can have a big impact on your wallet. Adjusting and tracking your lunch spending habits can be a surprisingly large source of savings.

Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa's financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www. twitter.com/PracticalMoney.

December 3, 2015