December 11, 2014 Wayne & Garfield County Insider

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Panguitch • Panguitch Lake • Hatch • Bryce • Tropic • Antimony • Henrieville • Cannonville • Escalante • Boulder • Fremont • Loa • Lyman Bicknell • Teasdale • Torrey • Grover • Fruita • Caineville • Hanksville

Volunteer Birders Needed for Christmas Bird Count GARFIELD, KANE & WAYNE COUNTIES - Share the gift of nature this holiday season by participating with your family and friends in the 115th Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Nationally, birders have been participating in the event for one hundred and twelve years. More than 50,000 volunteers from all 50 states, Canada, Central and South America, Bermuda, the West Indies, and Pacific Islands count and record every individual bird and bird species

seen in a specified area found during one 24-hour period in a designated circle 15 miles in diameter or about 177 square miles.

Locally, the CBC is holding its 22th annual event. Last year, individuals and local school children from every walk of life turned out for the event. Everyone had a great time, identifying more than 3,000 birds representing over 70 bird species in and around Bryce Canyon, Kanab, Escalante, Utah; and Page and

Pipe Springs, Arizona including many migrating birds such as Golden eagles, Ring-necked ducks, and wild turkeys.

This year’s event promises to be even more successful. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kanab Field Office and Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument (GSENM), the National Park Service (NPS) Pipe Spring National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Glen

The Sounds of Christmas: A Community-Wide Celebration TORREY - From the classic melody of “Silent Night” to the uplifting verses of “Joy to the World,” music draws people together at Christmas time. On Sunday December 14 at 6:00PM, all members of our rural community are invited to join in a celebration of Christmas. This interfaith Christmas program will be held at the Torrey LDS Church House on Highway 24 in downtown Torrey.

Teasdale resident and music coordinator Becky Pace shares that “this will be a special evening to get together with neighbors and friends in our community and share music and special thoughts about Christmas and the holiday season!”

This year’s theme celebrates “The Sounds of Christmas.” Wayne County is filled with wonderful musical and theatrical talent who will make this a memorable evening. The program will feature favorite Christmas carols by local groups including ‘Rough Around the Edges’ and High Country Harmony. In addition, talented soloists, skilled musicians, and entertaining readers will be featured.

Sandy Dietlein, one of the program planners notes “Christmas is a great time for the whole community to get together and share their talents and that‘s what “The Sounds of Christmas” is all about. It’s exciting to present a program that includes so many people from this diverse community.

We’re looking forward to it”.

This free program is open to everyone. Bring a plate of cookies to share and celebrate Christmas as a community.

Program public affairs coordinators Leon and Beth Bogedahl expressed their excitement about the countywide support for this program noting “various religions have come together to help celebrate the diverse faiths and spiritual traditions of our area.

It is good that we can come together so that we can become better acquainted with one another and serve each other.”

Event organizers include the Interfaith Council, St. Anthony of the Desert Catholic Parish, Torrey First Baptist Community Church, Torrey LDS Church, and the Entrada Institute.

—Annette Lamb

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

THURS. DEC. 11 - WED. DEC. 17 YES, IT'S GOING TO GET COLD(ER). Thurs/Fri will be like what we've been used to, highs in upper 40s, low 50s. Colder over the weekend with highs in upper 30s. Then warming slightly again Mon-Wed, highs in 40s. Partly cloudy most of week with snow showers possible Saturday, sunniest on Sunday.

Area Businesses and Leaders Honored For Efforts in Economic and Community Development

Christmas Bird Count

Wayne Sheriffs Thank Rabbit Valley Quilters

Above: The Wayne County Sheriff's Office would like to give Special Thanks to the Rabbit Valley Quilter's, (Diane Taylor, Nathalie Keister, Hollie Peterson, Lacie Grundy and Marsha Chappell) for their generous donation of the beautiful quilts they have made for children in need in our county.

Thank You Ladies for your thoughtfulness, and the time and effort you put into each quilt.

—Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Thursday, December 11, 2014 • Issue # 1076

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Courtesy of Rus Cowley

Ellett Service and Distribution was honored as Wayne County "2014 Business of the Year" at the Six County Association of Governments Recognition Banquet on December 3rd. Pictured are L to R: Wayne County Commissioner Robert Williams, Karen Ellett, Lamont Ellett, Gordon Ellett, and Taunee Ellett.

Courtesy of Teresa Brian

RICHFIELD - The Six County Association of Governments (SCAOG) and Six County Economic Development District (SCEDD) held their Twenty-fifth Annual General Board and Recognition Banquet December 3, 2014. Commissioner Robert Williams, Wayne County conducted the event at which area businesses and community leaders were honored for their outstanding efforts and contributions to the area’s economic and community development.

Local elected officials presented a business from their respective county with a “2014 Business-of-the-Year” recognition award. Those honored as county businesses of the year include: Ellett Service and Distri-

bution located in Loa was honored by Wayne County. Commissioner Robert Williams presented the award to owners Lamont and Karen Ellett, and Gordon and Taunee Ellett.

Sevier County honored Andy’s Market located in Monroe. Mayor David Ogden, Richfield and SCAOG/ SCEDD Board Member made the presentation to owners John and Trudy Hansen.

Sanpete County business of the year honors went to Satterwhite Log Homes located in Gunnison. Commissioner Claudia Jarrett presented the award to manager Adrian Harward and his wife Leisa.

Lizzie and Charlie’s RV Park located in Junction was honored as Piute County’s business of the year. Com-

Op - Ed

The American Pronghorn —A Species Worth the Effort

by Norman McKee

Courtesy of Norman McKee

The first release of pronghorns into Panguitch Valley on December 7, 1983.

Mostly known as antelope, the American Pronghorn is unrelated to the African antelopes. Pronghorns are also not related to deer, elk, or any other herbivore in America. It is a family of its own.

Prior to Anglo settlement of the American Great Plains and West, pronghorns numbered in the millions. However, by about 1900, their numbers had decreased to approximately 20,000 and they were in danger of extinction.

Efforts were implemented to save the species. Hunting was stopped and areas were designated as protected zones.

Finally, the pronghorn popu-

lations stabilized and began to slowly increase.

In Utah, remnant populations were mostly found only in the western deserts and along the Wyoming border in Daggett County. In our area of Southern Utah, pronghorns were gone by 1900. Settlement of valleys and bench-lands, along with unregulated hunting, were the main reasons for their removal.

Efforts began in 1945 to transplant and restore pronghorns back to remaining available habitat. All were trapped from Wyoming or Daggett populations. They were relocated to Uintah, Box Elder,

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Beaver, and Iron Counties. Increased efforts began in 196465, with the translocation of 129 animals from Montana to the Parker Mountain area of Wayne County. Because of domestic sheep herds in the area, predators, especially coyotes, were somewhat depressed. The Parker Mountain pronghorns did very well and continue as the largest population in Utah.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, additional animals were relocated from Wyoming, Montana, and Utah populations to Beaver, San Juan, Duchesne, and Kane Counties. For various reasons,

missioner Darin Bushman presented the award to owners Milo and Connie Medley and son Mike Medley.

Millard County honored Paul Terry Trucking located in Fillmore. Commissioner Alan Roper made the presentation to Owners Paul Terry and Shelly along with their management team Dale DeJeor, Jason Despain, Tonya Tracy, Casey Engstrom, and Joe Morrison.

Quality Craft Woodworks, Inc. located in Rockey Ridge was honored as Juab County’s business of the year.

Commissioner Chad Winn presented the award to owners and managers Marvin and Leaders Honored Cont'd on page 3

those released in Kane County disappeared in only a few years.

A renewed effort began again in 1975, when 75 pronghorns were trapped from the healthy, growing Parker Mountain population and released in John’s Valley, north of Bryce Canyon National Park. Additional animals were later introduced to Panguitch Valley and Sage Hen Hollow near Panguitch, the East Clark Bench of Kane County, and several other areas in Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and Texas.

All transplants were intended to augment or restore pronghorns, in some degree, to historical habitats.

All economic studies clearly show that wildlife is of major importance to Utah’s economy to the tune of nearly 6 billion dollars annually.

This is especially a fact in rural counties, such as Wayne, Garfield, and Kane Counties in Southern Utah. So how important are pronghorns?

Hunters love them! The harvest success of pronghorns is usually among the highest of big game animals at nearly 90%. When properly dressed and prepared, the meat is healthy, nutritious, and tasty!

Since pronghorns are generally visible much of the day in open areas, unlike deer and elk, residents and visitors enjoy viewing the animals wherever they exist. An especially popular area to view pronghorns is in or near the entrance to Bryce Canyon National American Pronghorn

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GARFIELD COUNTY AMBULANCE

will be offering an EMT Class January through April (Approximately 160 hours)

For more information or to sign up for the class contact Susan Harris at 616-8835 or Ron Harris at 616-8834

Bryce Canyon Proposed Recreational Fee Increases: Public Comments Due Jan. 2 BRYCE CANYON – Bryce Canyon National Park is seeking public input on a proposal to increase the park’s entrance and camping fees. If approved, the changes would take effect in May 2015.

This proposal is part of a larger National Park Service (NPS) effort underway across the nation. 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.

Bryce Canyon is proposing to increase the entrance fee for single, private vehicles from $25 to $30 and charge motorcycles a flat $25 fee instead of the former $12 per rider, both valid for 7 days.

Those traveling by foot, bicycle or ski would be charged $15 and the annual Bryce Canyon pass would increase $5 to $35. The park is also proposing to increase the flat rate of $15 per front country campsite (regardless of size) to $20 for tent sites and $30 for recreational vehicles in an effort to better align its prices with those of campsites outside of the park.

Overnight back country campers would be charged a flat rate of $5 per person per trip.

Over 80% of fee revenues are reinvested directly back into Bryce Canyon National Park. Recently funded projects include new comfort stations in both of the park’s campgrounds, new museum exhibits, trail rehabilitation projects, and operation of the park’s popular visitor shuttle bus system.

Future revenues from the proposed fee increases will be used to ensure the long-term

solvency of the visitor shuttle bus and support and enhance other visitor services including maintenance of park facilities, additional upgrades to campgrounds, restoration of historic buildings and landscapes, and additional park interpretive and educational programs.

National park units are strong economic engines for Utah. In 2013, almost 9,000,000 visitors to the National Parks in Utah contributed $596.5 million to the state’s economy and supported 9,069 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 Passes — Annual (good for 1 year), Senior (lifetime for U.S. residents 62+ years), Military (free annually), Access (free for permanently disabled) and Volunteer (free annually).

Comments will be accepted online through January 2, 2015 at www.parkplanning. nps.gov ; search “Bryce Canyon Proposed Entrance and Campground Fee Modifications.” Written comments may be mailed to Superintendent, Bryce Canyon National Park, Attn: Fee Proposal, PO Box 640201, Bryce Canyon Visitor Center, Highway 63, Building 1, Bryce, UT 84764 Questions should be addressed to Wade Vagias, Interim Superintendent, Bryce Canyon National Park, at (435) 834-4700.

—Kathleen Gonder, Chief of Interpretation and Visitor Information, Bryce Canyon National Park

Christmas Bird Count

fice Headquarters Complex, 669 S Highway 89A, Kanab, Utah. Call (435) 644-1200 for more information.

• January 5, 2013 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.at Glen Canyon NRA Headquarters, 691 Scenic View Road, Page Arizona. Efforts will be made to pair inexperienced birders with experienced birders. Call (928) 608-6267 for more information.

Several area schools are also participating by having students count birds at feeders and around their own schools.

Check off sheets may be coming home with your kids in their homework. Just send them back to school and event sponsors will pick them up.

The 22th Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count is an event for everyone, not just for the birds! According to Lisa Church, Kanab Field Office wildlife biologist, “Anyone can contribute. Folks can even count birds in their own yard.

If they would like more adventure, they can drive or hike along local birding routes.” So, come join us and learn more about the feathered residents of your public lands.

—Larry Crutchfield; Public Affairs Officer, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

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Town & County Bulletin Board Messages from your town & county leaders to you.

GARFIELD COUNTY Garfield County office hours are Mon-Fri 9-5, closed 12-1 for lunch. Commission meets the 2nd & 4th Mondays at 10am in the commission chambers, 55 S. Main St., Panguitch. Agenda deadline: noon Friday before meetings. Clerk: Camille Moore, camille.moore@garfield.utah.gov. 435-676-1120.

Antimony - Antimony Town Council meetings are 1st Thursdays at 7pm at the Civic Center. antimonytown@scinternet.net. 435624-3488.

Boulder - Boulder Town office hours: Mon 11-1, Wed 1-2. Council meetings are 1st Thursdays, 7pm at Community Center.

Agenda Deadline: 48 hours before the meeting. Clerk Judy Davis, boulderutah@scinternet.net. 435-335-7300.

Bryce - Bryce Canyon City Council meetings are 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 1:30 at the Fire Station. City manager Jean Seiler, ajeansiler@gmail.com. 435-231-1603.

Cannonville - Cannonville Town Council meetings are 3rd Wednesdays at 7pm. 435-679-8784 Escalante - Escalante City office hours are Mon-Thurs 8-4, Fri 8-noon. Council meetings are 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7pm at the city council chambers. 435-826-4644 Hatch - Hatch Town Council meetings are 3rd Wednesdays at 7pm at Hatch Town Hall. Clerk: Jacie Torgerson, hatchut@ color-country.net 435-735-4364 Henrieville - Henrieville Town office hours are Mon-Fri 10-4.

Council meetings are 2nd Wednesdays at 7pm at the Town Hall. henrievilletown@scinternet.net 435-679-8581.

Panguitch - Panguitch City office hours are Mon-Fri 8-5. Council meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30pm in the city offices. Agenda deadline: Noon Thursdays before meetings. Manager: Lori Talbot, lori.panguitchcity@gmail.com 435-676-8585.

Tropic - Tropic Town office hours are Mon-Fri 8-2. Council meetings are the 2nd Thursday at 6pm at Tropic Town Heritage Center. Agenda deadline: 1st Thursday. Clerk: Marie Neimann, tropic@color-country.net, 435-679-8713.

WAYNE COUNTY Wayne County office hours are Mon-Fri 9-5, closed 12-1 for lunch. Commission meets 1st & 3rd Mondays at 10am in the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 S. Main., Loa. Agenda deadline Thursdays before noon. Clerk: Ryan Torgerson, ryan@ wayne.utah.gov, 435-836-1300 Bicknell - Bicknell Town council meetings are 1st Thursdays at 6pm (7pm May-November), Bicknell Town Hall. Agenda deadline 1st Tuesdays at noon. Clerk: Connie Durfey, bicknelltown@scinternet.net, 435-425-3315 Hanksville - Hanksville Town office hours are Tues-Thurs 10-2.

Council meetings are the first Thursday of each month, at 7pm in the Hanksville Town Hall. Agenda deadline: 1st Mondays. Clerk: Lisa Rose, 435-542-3451.

Loa - Loa Town office hours are Mon-thurs 11-3. Council meetings are 2nd Thursdays at 7pm in Loa Town Hall. Agenda deadline: 2nd Thesdays by noon. Clerk: Michelle Brian, 435836-2266.

Lyman - Lyman Town. Clerk: Dortha Chappell. 435-836-2346.

Torrey - Torrey Town office hours are Wed-Thurs 10-4. Council meetings are 2nd Thursdays at 6:30pm at Torrey Town Hall.

Agenda deadline: 1st Thursdays by noon. Clerk: Paula Pace, paula@torreyutah.gov, 435-425-3600 Clerks: send us your weekly content, up to 150 characters, by noon Fridays. snapshot@live.com or 435-826-4400

Canyon National Recreation Area will be co-hosting Christmas Bird Counts (CBC) events in Southern Utah and Northern Arizona. Events will be held on: • December 14 at the Pipe Spring National Monument Visitor Center, 406 W Pipe Spring RD, Pipe Spring, Arizona. Call (928) 643-7105 for more information.

• December 15, 8:30 a.m., meet at the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center in Conference Room D, Bryce Canyon National Park. Binoculars, bird ID books, and snowshoes will be available to borrow.

Call (435) 834-4753 for more information.

• December 16, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center, 755 W Main Street, Escalante, Utah. Call (435) 826-5499 for more information.

• December 17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Anasazi State Park Visitor Center, 460 Highway 12, Boulder, Utah.

Efforts will be made to pair inexperienced birders with experienced birders. Call (435) 826-5607 for more information.

• December 19, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the BLM GSENM/Kanab Field Of-

Museum Grant Applications Available SALT LAKE CITY - Applications are now available for museums throughout Utah. Museum grant applications will be due Jan 30, at 5 p.m.

“Utah museums are a vital force in the state’s cultural life, informing and entertaining millions of patrons each year,” said Lynnette Hiskey, Utah Arts & Museums Director. “We’re pleased to offer this funding to help museums reach their broader goals.” Previously funded projects have supported collection management, storage and cataloging, progress towards state performance goals, and temporary staff to carry out funded projects.

Two different grants are available: development grants and project support grants. All grants require a 1:1 cash match.

Guidelines are available at artsandmuseums.utah.gov and applications must be submitted through our electronic grants system.

Applications are reviewed by a panel of peers in the field and approved by the Utah Arts & Museums’ Office of Museum Services Advisory Board.

For more information, please contact Laurel Cannon Alder at lalder@utah.gov or 801.236.7550, or visit Utah Arts & Museums at artsandmuseums.utah.gov.

—Utah Arts & Museums

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December 11, 2014 American Pronghorn Cont'd from page 1

Park. Cameras get a workout with photos galore!

Several areas of historical habitat in Southern Utah are still largely vacant of native pronghorns, such as the extensive rangelands south of Escalante along the Holein-the-Rock Road and Kimball Valley east of Kanab in Kane County. No doubt, the viewing up close of native wildlife, such as pronghorns, would greatly enhance the experience of visitors along the outback drive to the Hole-inthe-Rock. Both of these areas are on the Grand Staircase/ Escalante National Monument (GSENM).

Presently, the GSENM is conducting an extensive evaluation of livestock grazing on the monument. This is to develop an updated long-term grazing plan on the monument and adjacent lands on the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. How would pronghorns fit into the plan?

Many studies throughout the West, including an intensive 15 year study in the west desert of Beaver and Millard Counties, made very clear the diet, predation, habitat needs, and health and mortality factors affecting pronghorns. Since pronghorns are usually an open rangeland animal, a popular notion had evolved that they were grass eaters. Wrong! In all studies,

Leaders Honored Cont'd from page 1

Carrie Allred, Andrew and April Allred, Kent and Becky Allred, and Evelyn Allred.

The Regional Beautification Award was presented to Loa Town for accomplishing their goal and objectives to enhance their main street by developing and constructing their Veteran’s Memorial Park. Commissioner Chad Winn, Juab County and Chair of the SCEDD Board made the presentation to Loa Town Mayor Jeff Olsen and his wife Christine.

Commissioner Williams recognized outgoing SCAOG Board members who included: Commissioner Chad Winn, Juab County; Mayor Scott Bartholomew, Fayette; Mayor Adus Dorsey, Torrey; Commissioner Daron Smith, Millard County; Commissioner DeRae Fillmore, Wayne County; and Commissioner Travas Blood, Piute County.

He expressed his appreciation for their commitment and dedicated service as elected officials and for their leadership on the SCAOG and SCEDD boards of the Six County region.

Commissioner Williams also recognized the leadership role of Commissioner Chad Winn who served as Chair of the Six County Economic De-

American Pronghorn.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

throughout their rangelands, pronghorns were found to use various grasses in less than 3% of their diet, at most. In nearly all studies, the real figure was less than 1%. In fact, in areas of cattle grazing, the pronghorns and cows actually were a benefit to each other.

Huh, How? When available, cattle focus on various grasses for feed. Their grazing oftentimes encourages shrubs and forbs to increase. Conversely, pronghorns feed almost entirely on shrubs and forbs. In most areas, there are two or three plant species that cattle don’t care for or that are not healthy for them. Pronghorn are not very picky, and will oftentimes readily consume those plant species that would otherwise not be grazed and would compete with the grasses. The use of these other plants also increases the ability of grass to capture the limited available moisture, thus helping to

keep the grass species healthy in responsibly managed rangelands. Throughout history, pronghorns and grazers evolved together and benefited one another. Because of this fact, several cattle ranchers in Garfield and Kane Counties were instrumental in getting pronghorns re-established on their grazing areas. Thanks, guys!

Wildlife is the driving force to getting projects approved and funded when restoring or enhancing the rangelands of Utah. The GSENM is to be managed as a multiple use national monument, unlike nearly all other monuments.

Both livestock grazing and native animal use is critically important. Therefore, pronghorns could be of great value in helping to facilitate projects, such as water developments, and vegetation restoration and enhancement. An example is the thinning or removal of encroaching pinon pine and

velopment District Board the past year and thanked him for his service in this capacity.

He introduced Commissioner Rick Blackwell, Piute County as the newly appointed Chair of the SCEDD Board for 2015.

Commissioner Williams explained the traditional rotation process in which the mantle of the Chair for the SCAOG is passed to another commissioner. He then expressed appreciation for the opportunity he has had of serving in this capacity over the past year. After his remarks he introduced and passed the gavel to Commissioner Claudia Jarrett, Sanpete County whom will assume responsibilities of Chair for the SCAOG Board(s).

Commissioner Jarrett expressed appreciation to Commissioner Williams and recognized the commitment and dedicated service he had rendered as SCAOG Chair during the past year. She also recognized Commissioner Williams as an outgoing board member and commissioner as his tenure ends.

The SCAOG and SCEDD sponsors the Six County General Board and Recognition Banquet annually. The SCAOG General Board consists of all eighteen commissioners and one appointed mayor from Juab,

Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne Counties. The SCAOG Executive Board comprises one appointed commissioner and the appointed mayor from each county.

—Six County Association of Governments and Six County Economic Development District

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Utah juniper trees on native grass and shrub-lands. Restoring and maintaining optimal productivity of native plants and animals on the GSENM is a central tenet of the Monument Management Plan. The restoration of the American Pronghorn will accelerate that important process.

Currently, the Grand Staircase/Escalante National Monument is soliciting your comments on several alternatives to the future of livestock grazing on the monument.

Please access the monument’s website at http://blm.gov/pgld and give your thoughts and suggestions on the future use of these lands. Please do so before January 20, 2015. Oh yes, and remember that the presence of pronghorns can be very beneficial to the future management of the monument and other public and private rangelands throughout Utah. A past Utah Governor, Scott M. Matheson, in an inaugural address said “We stay only a moment, and then we are gone.

While we are here, we should do what we can to protect the past and secure the future. It is now our time, and there is much to do.”

Norman McKee is a retired wildlife biologist with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. He is a resident of Panguitch.

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Schools & Sports

UHSAA Region Classification

The Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) is the leadership organization for high school athletics and fine arts in Utah. The (UHSAA) recently provided a press release explaining changes in the classification and regions for 2015-2017. The realignment information can be found at http://uhsaa.org/realignment/2015-17UHSAARegions.pdf A public hearing was held on Wednesday, December 3rd, to allow the Board of Trustees to receive feedback from districts and schools relating to the discussions of realinment. The proposal for classifications and regions was approved by the Board of Trustees on December 4th. The first contest under the new alignment will take place the fall of 2015. All three high schools in the Garfield School District will remain in Region 20. The schools in Region 20 will consist of Bryce Valley, Diamond Ranch, Escalante, Milford, Panguitch, Parowan, Piute, Valley, Wayne, and Ash Creek Ranch. We wish those students who participate in the extracurricular and fine arts programs associated with the UHSAA the best of luck.

—Superintendent Ben Dalton

PES Eagle's Nest

by Stephanie Frazier

The students at Panguitch Elementary have been busy trying to learn, learn, learn!

Our 6th graders are gearing up for next week’s hour of code. They have been learning how to write code and map solving.

Stephanie Frazier The 5th graders have The Zions Bank Tree. been on a science fact finding mission. When asked what what makes you cry.”

Our 4th graders went on she had discovered, Haylie Eyre, a 5th grader in Mr. Torg- a virtual field trip where they ersen’s class, said, ”Magnet helped to make a scavenger fields are invisible to the na- hunt in the Museum of Naked eye. But, magnets can de- tional History. From bat skelestroy things when they are put tons to petrified cats, there are together. They can break glass some pretty amazing things on easily. Just two magnets! Cra- our scavenger hunt list.

The 3rd graders have zy right!” Chaylee Campbell, also a 5th grader, said,“When been working hard on their you cut an onion, a powerful keyboarding skills.. Because acid sprays into the air. That’s they use email addresses to

log in to the student computers, they have been learning all about internet safety. If you see one of the PES 3rd graders, ask them about netsmartz. You might learn something about what you should and should not do when using the internet and email.

Our Kindergarten through 2nd graders have been working hard on their iReady skills. It’s a computer program that helps them improve their reading skills.

All of our students participated in the Zion’s Bank/ PES annual Christmas Tree decorating ceremony. Each student made an ornament for the tree which is on display in the Panguitch Zion’s Bank lobby.

Hoofbeats News From Bryce Valley High

Hello Again all! Life is still progressing at Bryce Valley, as those in Concurrent Enrollment experience the Joys of Finals week, and we all try to keep our brains from turning off early for the Holidays.

There are a couple of fundraisers going on at the moment,

by John Cloud including selling of Christmas wreaths, and the Student Body Presidency is deciding on what exactly we are going to do on the random (and utterly pointless) Monday at the beginning of Christmas break.

Wrestling is off to a great start, and our Boys managed

WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

December 11th-13th 11th School Play, “Bad Auditions by Bad Actors” @ 7:00 PM 12th-13th Boys’ Basketball Preview @ SVC in Richfield Times: 5:30 on Friday and 6:00 on Saturday Girls’ Basketball Tournament @ Duchesne Times: 5:30 on Friday and 6:00 on Saturday Wrestling Tournament @ Desert Hills Time: TBD

December 15th-20th “A Night of Christmas” WHS Auditorium @ 6:30 15th 17th Wrestling Dual @ Escalante 18th 19th 19th-20th

Times: 6:00 and 7:00 Girls’ Basketball @ Valley Times: 5:30 and 7:00 Boys’ Basketball w/ Bryce Valley Times: 4:00, 5:30, and 7:00 Wrestling Tournament @ Manti Time: TBD

THE WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING FOR DECEMBER HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM TUESDAY, DEC. 9, TO MONDAY, DECEMBER 15 AT 7:30 P.M.

SPOTLIGHT 2014 Wayne High School Seniors

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Ashton Hampton

“My name is Ashton Hampton and my parents are Gary Hampton and Celeste and Brett Clark. I plan on attending Utah State University to become a Large Animal Vet. My little sister Cambree has inspired me to do my best and achieve my goals. I am very thankful for my parents who have supported me in all of my decisions. I would not be where i am without them.”….Ashton

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to do very well. Basketball has now officially kicked into gear as the boys had their first game, and managed to hold their own after the third quarter, in the end losing to foul shots, impressive as they were facing off against a fairly decent 2A school.

FCCLA students are working at their projects, and the fledgling FBLA club is very much floundering as they try to figure out what it is that they are doing. (Not many of us.) A new Cinematography club will also be introduced to Bryce Valley this year, and there are quite a few students who are at least mildly curious about this development.

Girls basketball is still doing well, and the seniors recently decorated the Commons in preparation for the Holiday season. Merry Christmas everybody, it is now December!

John Cloud is a senior at Bryce Valley High School.

December 11, 2014

PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

Jen Houston Selected As 1A Cross Country Coach of the Year Jen and her coaching partner Danny Yardley have coached the girls' cross country team into a dynasty with winning 4 straight State Championships. Both Jen and Danny are great motivators, getting many students out running and have had as many as 40 runners, with both the High and Middle School taking part. Jen is expecting her 5th child and it is going to be another wrestler, along with his brother.

Speaking of wrestles, the Bob Cats took 5th place out of twenty teams that attended the PHS annual wrestling tournament. Kelton Owens and Rowdy Josie both took first place in their weigh class, with Rowdy winning the really big guy event. Jonah Schoppe, Kellen Mooney and Hunter Owens did really well and in 4th place. Tom Hailstone and Kaden Beckstead ended up in 6th. This is a 1A -3A tournament and with these scores the Cats are going to be tough this year. The Bob Cats next matches are at Gunnison on the 11th and the 12th & 13th at Juab.

The Lady Cats went up to Wayne last Wednesday and again came away with a big win, 69 to 42. Darri Frandsen had a monster night with 27 pts. 13 rebounds and 3 steals.

Darri, last year's MVP who averaged a double double per game with 17.7 pts and 10.9 rebounds. She is off to another big year and keeps getting better. Taylor Bennett has got her sweet high flying 3 pointers going again, sinking three against the Badgers and putting in 15 points, to go with her 5 rebounds and three steals..

Chesney Campbell had 10 pts and 12 rebounds. Whittni Orton continues her stealing ways with 5 more in this game.

Most of Wayne’s scoring came in the 4th quarter 21 against the subs. I was wrong about all of the tall girls in the freshmen class, they are there but they only play volleyball, just wishful thinking.

The Ladies played Pine View last night. Pine View is a 3A team and has beaten Bryce Valley this year, hopefully they will give the Cats some competition. Friday night the Valley Buffalo’s will be here and this will be the last time the

Cats play at home this year.

On the 18th the girls go out to Milford and then it’s down to Mesquite on the 19th and 20th for the big tournament against many of the big Nevada schools. Last year the Lady Cats won the tournament.

The Bob Cats were locked in a real defensive battle against the Parowan Rams.

The half time score was only 10 to 10, but the second half was a real war, that ended in a tie and went into overtime.

The Cats were one point behind as the time ran out, when Parker Palmer sank a 3 pointers at the buzzer, that gave the Cats a 33 to 31 victory. Parker

ended up with 9 pts. and he and both Mycrae Tebbs sank 3 pointers. Again Trey Barney led all scorers with 13 in a very exciting game. Next year the Parowan Rams are coming down to 1A and will be in Region 20 and we will play them twice a year. Like the girls the Bob Cats don’t have another home game till next year. This Friday and Saturday the Cats go up to SVC for game against Duchesne @ (7.00) and Altamont @ Altamont (4:30).

On the 17th they go to Enterprise and closer to home Piute is on 19th and this should be a good game to see.

An "A" for Effort

Lisa Stevens

The Wayne High Lady Badgers hosted the Panguitch Lady Bobcats in their first home game of the season on Wednesday, December 3. Courtney Jackson (pictured) was chosen by her coaches as the Athlete of the Week. The Badgers looked better and better as the game progressed, but lost to the Bobcats.

The Badger Bulletin

by Sage Blackburn Students in high school 60 cans were donated. These can feel insignificant, alone, donations will be given to a or even lost. When a student homeless shelter for those less feels this way, success is hard- fortunate. er to achieve. Having a sense Memories are made, relaof connectedness has positive tionships are formed, and life effects on academic achieve- lessons are learned. Amidst ment. This year, Wayne High the chaos that can be high School has introduced adviso- school, advisory is a place ry, an academic support group where Wayne High students used by high schools across feel comfortable and can help the country. In advisory, each overcome individual barriers. student has been assigned a Sage Blackburn is a seteacher who assists the stu- nior at Wayne high School. dent in achieving his or her academic and personal goals.

Students meet in team-based groups twenty-five minutes before school ends to discuss goals and learn life skills. Advisory engages students and forms a foundation of social, emotional, and study skills needed for students to succeed in college. Advisory in Wayne High has also addressed issues of the community and what can be done to help: Nikki Stringham's advisory, a group of 13 students, organized the Ugly Sweater Christmas Dance, which was held on the 24th of November from 7-10 o'clock. Party goers wore their ugliest sweaters and danced the night away. Admission was one can of food or an article of warm clothing. 43 people attended the event, and

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December 11, 2014

Wills, Trusts, and More

Caring for Minor Children Through Your Estate Planning

by Jeffery J. McKenna

Young families often don’t think about estate planning. Who can blame them?

They’re extremely busy raising small children, finishing their educations, beginning their careers, and all the other things that go along with getting established in life. However, parents with minor children may not be aware of just how important having a will and/or trust can be to the welfare of their young family.

As uncertain as life is, none of us can be 100% confident that we will be around to see all of our children grow to maturity. In the case that one or both parents pass away while their children are still young, it is extremely important to have a plan in place for what comes next. Who shall care for the children? Who will manage the child’s money? If only one parent passes away, the surviving parent can take control of the situation and make arrangements. However, what if both parents pass away together, such as in a vehicular accident?

That situation is much more precarious because the result is minor children being left, not only with no parents, but with an inheritance of their parents’ assets that may or may not need to go through probate and an uncertainty of where they belong.

Within a will, a parent can make designations of who shall care for their minor children in the case that the parent passes away. The person designated to care for the child can also be the person designated to man-

age the funds and assets of the child, or the parent can designate somebody totally separate to do that. In the case that both parents have passed away, these designations can be vital, as many times there will be two sets of grandparents vying for the parental role. This can create unnecessary, lengthy, and costly litigation, which can throw the already upended children into a cauldron of conflict.

Planning for this situation will also allow parents to protect their children from unnecessary court supervision. If the children are the direct heirs of the funds of their deceased parents’ estates, the court will be required to intervene, appoint a conservator for the child, and require yearly accountings to be filed. However, if the parent has established an estate plan that takes this situation into account, estate planning devices like trusts or testamentary trusts can be utilized to pre-select a trustee to “step into” the parent’s shoes when they pass away to manage the funds for the benefit of the child. This will bypass the need for court intervention, and will prevent the necessity of continuous and costly court supervision.

Parents who utilize estate planning will be able to exercise more flexibility than is allowed by the court in supervised processes. For example, the parents can take into account who has an affinity for the child and appoint them to be the caretaker of some or all of their children. If the parents think it is in the best interest

Attorney Jeff McKenna hiking with his son in Zion National Park

of the children to go to separate homes, they can specify this. Unless there is some risk of harm to the child, the court will generally uphold the stated wishes of the parents, if challenged. In contrast, if the court is forced to step into the shoes of the parent and make these decisions, the judge is not going to have the benefit of intimately knowing the child’s relationships and family situations, so the children may be forced into a less-than-ideal situation. These considerations become even more vital in situations where a child has special needs.

Estate planning can offer a family the comfort and security of knowing there’s a contingency plan in place if everything goes suddenly wrong.

With the help of some estate planning strategies, children can be cared for by the individuals selected by their parents, and not an uninvolved judge.

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

He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna, and Olmstead with offices in St. George and Mesquite. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, you can contact him at 435 6281711 or jmckenna@barneymckenna.com.

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tHe lAuGhiNg Miracle pOiNt!!

House Play-Doh Animals

My engineer husband is meticulous but mild-mannered.

While our new house was being built, he would leave notes for the workmen, politely calling their attention to mistakes or oversights.

Two weeks before we were to move in, the floors still were not finished, the bathrooms not tiled, nor were necessary fixtures installed. I was sure that the work would never be completed in time. However, on moving day, we found that the house was ready to receive us.

Curious as to how this miracle had been accomplished, I went and checked where my husband always left his notes for the workmen. Posted prominently on the living room wall was my husband's last note: "After January 15, all work will be supervised by 5 children."

I was making Play-Doh animals with my four-year-old niece, Chris, and her threeyear-old brother, Neil. While Chris was clearly molding a crude but recognizable dog, figuring what Neil was making was a bit more challenging.

"It's a cat," he told me, "but a truck ran over it."

Sometime later, Chris had made another simple animal shape, but Neil had a rather flat slab of dough on the table in front of him.

"What happened to this animal?" I asked.

Neil shrugged and said simply, "Same truck."

Wrapping Help

My wife asked me to help wrap Christmas presents this year, but I was watching football and declined to help. She then informed me that if I didn't help, I'd be in big, big trouble, so I helped.

However, she didn't tell me to put tags on them, so I think I may be in trouble anyway.

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Practical Money Matters

What You Need to Know Before Reading New Social Security Statements

by Jason Alderman

No matter how far away you are from retirement, it's important to understand your Social Security benefits – and there's a particularly good reason to do it now.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is bringing back annual paper benefits statements for the first time in three years. It stopped in 2011 to save money on printing and postage, but Congress and consumer advocates complained that workers needed better access to their data. In September, the agency reversed its decision and announced it's resuming the practice of mailing paper statements to workers in two categories: • Those who are not receiving benefits and are within three months of turning 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, and 60.

(After age 60, workers will receive a statement every year.)

• Those who still haven't registered for a My Social Security (www.ssa.gov/myaccount/) online account.

Why is this important?

First, if you've paid into the Social Security and Medicare system, you should understand the benefits you've earned.

Second, as the SSA has been closing field offices and reducing services to the public, despite the fact that Baby Boomers are starting to flood the system. It's a good time to confirm and correct benefits due to the longer wait times on the agency's toll free telephone line and field offices.

Start by waiting for your next paper benefits statement or sign up at My Social Security website to review your current data. Here's a quick overview of what your statement tells you: • Introduction and your estimated benefits. This section covers four categories. The first is your retirement benefits, which are based on your age when you start drawing them. The calculations are based on three critical ages as examples: 62 (the earliest age you can draw retire-

ment benefits), 67 (the full retirement age for anyone born after 1960) and age 70 (the oldest anyone can start drawing benefits, generally at the highest level if you can wait). The second is disability, which refers to the amount of your monthly disability benefit if you qualify. Third, your family/ survivors benefits if a loved one dies. And lastly, your Medicare eligibility and the particular facts to support that conclusion.

• Your Earnings Record. This is a summary of your earnings that you need to verify for accuracy. Pull your annual tax returns as far back as you can to confirm this information, and if you work with a tax or financial planning professional, double-check their conclusions if you plan to challenge any errors with the SSA. • Some Facts About Social Security. Provides additional definitions and guidelines to better understand your statement and includes key contact information.

Most experts will tell you that when it comes to retire-

ment, time is your biggest ally – it gives you the opportunity to invest, save and adjust your plan strategy. Use your statement to do the following: • Spot and correct errors.

If you and your tax professional spot disparities in your benefit statement make careful notes, gather your evidence and consult the SSA's contact page (www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/) to start the correction process remotely or in person.

• Blend Social Security into a broader retirement plan.

Most experts agree Social Security alone won't provide a comfortable retirement. It's never too late to plan.

Bottom Line: Even if you're years away from retirement, make sure you understand your Social Security benefits, and that they're accurate and fit into a broader financial plan for your retirement.

Jason Alderman directs Visa's financial education programs. To Follow Jason Alderman on Twitter: www. twitter.com/PracticalMoney.

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When my wife and I moved to Tucson, Arizona, from the East Coast, we fell in love with the change of scenery: the desert, the beautiful sunsets, the wonderful Southwestern vistas.

When a native of Tucson asked what we thought of the area, I told him that I was impressed with the climate and the scenery, but I missed the beach.

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The birth of our second child, a daughter, came after a long and difficult labor.

But it was definitely worth it when our beautiful little girl emerged, perfect in every way.

Later, in my room, my husband looked at her tenderly, with tears in his eyes.

Then as he glanced up at me, I expected him to utter something truly poetic. Instead he asked, "What's her name again?"

AG MARKET NEWS Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday, December 2, 2014 Receipts: 1,238. Last Week: 940. Last Year: 1,473.

Feeder Steers: mixed but mostly steady, except 400 lb wts 10.00-15.00 higher. Feeder Heifers: mixed, but mostly steady, except wts under 400 lbs 10.00-15.00 higher. Holstein Steers: to few for comparison.

Slaughter Cows: 3.00-4.00 higher. SlaughterBulls: 2.00-3.00 higher.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2: 200-250 lbs 406.00-410.00; 250-300 lbs 385.00-395.00; 300-350 lbs pkg 362.50; 350-400 lbs 342.50-365.00; 400-450 lbs 325.00-360.00; 450-500 lbs 380.00-305.00; pkg 317.50; 500-550 lbs 260.00-282.50; 550-600 lbs 249.00-265.00; 600-650 lbs 247.50-256.00; 650-700 lbs 228.00-244.00; 700-750 lbs 217.50-235.00; 750-800 lbs 217.50-231.00; 800-850 lbs 219.00-224.00; 850-900 lbs 219.00-220.00; 900-950 lbs scarce; 950-1000 lbs scarce.

Holstein Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: n/q; 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 352.50-355.00; 250-300 lbs 327.50-347.50, pkg 370.00; 300-350 lbs 302.50-330.00; 350-400 lbs 270.50-305.00; 400-450 lbs 265.00-280.00, pkg 305.00; 450-500 lbs 237.50-256.00, pkg 297.50; 500-550 lbs 257.50-265.00; 550-600 lbs 228.00-247.50, pkg277.50; 600-650 lbs 220.00-235.00; 650-700 lbs 220.00-232.50; 700-750 lbs207.50-226.00; 750-800 lbs pkg 217.50; 800850 lbs 190.00-210.00; 850900 lbsScarce; 900-950 lbs pkg 193.00; 950-1000 lbs scarce. Heiferettes: 72.50162.00.

Stock Cows: scarce.

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 103.00115.00; Breaking 75-80% Lean: 110.00-120.00;, High Dressing to 123.00; Cutter 8590% Lean: 92.00-102.00.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1000-1500 lbs 124.50-125.50; 1500-1990 lbs 124.25-132.75; Yield Grade 2 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-1955 lbs scarce Feeder Bulls: 830-1820 lbs 100.00-172.50.

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

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The Wayne & Garfield County INSIDER

OBITUARIES Austin Barnhurst

MESQUITE, NV/HATCH, UT - Austin J. Barnhurst, age 81, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away Nov. 26, 2014 in Mesquite, Nevada. He was born March 25, 1933 in Hatch, Utah to Orson H. and Maggie Sanders Barnhurst. He served in the United Stated Army during the Korean War as a Paratrooper. He married Ida Marie Wickstrom on April 21, 1956 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He worked as a truck driver for most of his life. He enjoyed flying his Cessna, riding his Gold Wing with his wife Marie, and being with his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include wife Marie Barnhurst; daughters Sally Puckett and Judy (David) Martin; son-in-law Tom Warne; sister Shirley A. Wilhelm; ten grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Nancy Warne, four brothers Dallas S. Barnhurst, Merlin S. Barnhurst, Bert W. Barnhurst, and Melvin O. Barnhurst, and one grandchild.

Funeral services were held Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 11:00 AM in the Hatch Utah LDS Church. Interment was in the Hatch Cemetery. Arrangements were made with Mosdell Mortuary of Kanab.

ANNIVERSARY

Bagleys Celebrate 50th

LOA - Wells and Coleen Bagley, Loa, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 21. Both were reared in Koosharem, where they attended elementary school. Coleen and Wells continued their junior and senior high school years at Piute in Junction and South Sevier in Monroe, respectively. Married Nov. 21, 1964 in the Manti LDS temple, the couple relocated to Provo to continue their education—Wells at Brigham Young University and Coleen at Utah Technical School. Wells accepted a position with Wayne School District, where he was employed for 30 years. Coleen managed Royal’s Food Town for 24 years and also worked for Wayne County. The couple served in numerous LDS church positions, including four years in the Manti LDS temple. The Bagley’s have two children, seven grandchildren and six-great-grandchildren. They celebrated their milestone event by attending the Manti LDS temple on their anniversary date, with a family home gathering at their home on August 2, and with a cruise to Hawaii in April.

December 11, 2014

FYI PANGUITCH

Seven or eight years ago when it rained in February it flooded the town because the ground had froze and the water had no where to go, no one could remember it raining at that time of year. Rain in December is unheard of by anyone I have talked to, however unlike years ago, it has been so warm that the ground has not frozen and the badly needed moisture just soaked in, which is great. It is Christmas time and we could sure use some of the white stuff, to get that old spirit going.

Saturday Santa came to town on a red sleig—or was that a fire engine—to the Social Hall and was met by a throng of little ones, with their wish lists. Santa met with over 120 kiddies and they all came away with a happy feeling and a cup of hot chocolate and donuts holes. Santa went over to the Extended Care and delivered gifts to the residents, who are highly appreciative of Christmas and Santa. As part of a FCCLA project, Cat Howell and Katelyn Stowe assisted Santa as his elves at the social hall and again at the Extended Care facility.

At 1pm it was the annual Merchant Drawing and lots of gifts were won by the happy shoppers. Becky Yard for the second year in a row won the Claudia Crump Christmas Quilt. Becky’s secret for winning is she buys a whole lot of chances and this increases her odds of winning. Many thanks to Claudia who has donated a wall hanging as a fund raiser yearly to the Sub for Santa project.

The annual Christmas Home Tour went really well with many making the rounds. They were treated to some beautiful decorations and wonderful homes. Not only do you get great Christmas decorating ideas but the Christmas Spirit is at each home and makes a wonderful start for the Christmas season. Small Town Cozy store AKA Darlene’s Treasures was one of the 5 Christmas decorated places to visit, it had a lot of interesting merchandise on display and is a fun store.

Over the years the home tour visits new places to introduce them to the town folks. It is wonderful to see empty buildings filling up. Everyone really enjoys the home tours but Pat’s knees are getting worn out begging people to show their homes. I am kidding but it would be wonderful if peo-

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ple who decorate their home for Christmas would volunteer , it would make Pat’s day!

Speaking of new businesses, Urial and Michelle Zubia are opening up a Mexican restaurant in the Gem Theater.

December 18th is the opening day I understand. Look for advertisements. Good luck to the Zubia’s! My family loves Mexican foods.

As the years comes to an end one last reminder, Panguitch is 150 years old this year - 2014. When you are counting your blessings remember to include this great city with its great people as one of the gifts you receive all year around!

I missed this on my E Mail, sorry cousins! Clark and Gwen Frandsen celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on Oct. 18th. They were treated by their kids and grandchildren to a night at Tuacahn Theater to see “Joseph and the Amazing Coat of many Colors.”

Panguitch City took delivery of a brand new Mini Pumper last Monday and Fire Chief David Dodds had the Fire Fighters outfitting the Engine that evening. This pumper is replacing the old faithful 1981 work horse.

Most engines are retired after 20 years; however this one lasted 34 years. The new engine is really something; it is just like the big engines, with

plenty of room for equipment that can be used for almost any incident. It carries 300 gallons of water and has a 750 gpm pump. It also carries 5 firefighters and their air packs and will be used on the majority of the incidents, leaving the major problems to the two other engines. Most of the cost of the engine was through grants and it is money really well spent.

Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge that raised money for the ALS Association? It is dedicated to treating and curing Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The ice bucket was a “wake up” call to everyone about ALS. ALS is a neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells

in the brain and spinal cord.

The windfall for the ALS Assoc. was $115 million, the total raised by the ice bucket challenge. $25 million is the typical annual budget of the ALS Assoc. The age range for most ALS patients is 40 to 70. Each year 5,000 Americans are diagnosed with ALS. 30,000 is the number of Americans with ALS at any given time. The average life expectancy after diagnosis is 2 to 5 years. However half of those diagnosed will live longer than 3 years. If you have every known anyone with ALS, it is a cruel disease that saps the life out of its victim’s body.

Tis the season to be jolly.

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Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Lowering Garkane Energy’s Impact Fees A public hearing is scheduled on December 22nd, 2014, in Garkane’s Hatch office at 11:00 A.M. Comments or questions may be submitted via email at nbrown@garkaneenergy.com, or you can mail your comments or questions to:

Garkane Energy, Attn: Public Hearing, 1802 s. Hwy 89a, Kanab, UT 84741.

All written, or emailed comments submitted prior to Friday, December 19th, 2014 will be distributed to the Board of Directors for review.

Hearing Location: The Hatch office is located at 468 N. Hwy 89, in Hatch, UT.

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the program. It was a worthwhile evening. Even if it was raining.

The Henrieville citizens enjoyed the Lighting of the Town Lights at the Park on Tuesday, 2nd December.

Cassie Chynoweth was in charge. Followed Mary and Joseph around to the Stable and the Primary Children sang Christmas Carols for them.

There were live sheep and calves to see in the setting of the Nativity. It was a realistic, beautiful night for the lighting.

Hayden Adkins had his last chemo treatment. They will give him a test to see where he is at and they will consult with the doctors.

They had a party at the Primary Children's Hospital for him. We are happy to hear this news and wish him well in the future. He is the son of Loreli Adkins and the late Rob Adkins.

Last week Dustin and Shiloh Leslie came to visit with his Mom, Janie and Dee Pollock. He was able to name and bless Clayton and Sandy Porter's, (his sister) little girl, Kaylee Jade Porter. Randall and Dianna Leslie were there to support the family.

We wish Charlie Francisco a speedy recovery and want him to know he is in our prayers and hearts at this time.

Eva Dean will be staying with one of her daughters, Robyn

BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Dec. 16th WED Dec. 17th THURS Dec. 18th

Veg beef soup w/lots of veggies, pickles, olives, beets, mandarin oranges, spice cupcake Christmas Dinner: Ham, scalloped potatoes, carrots, jello salad, berry pie & ice cream Hot hamburger, potatoes & gravy, country trio veg. pears, ranger cookie

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.

No meals Christmas Vacation Dec. 19th - Jan. 5th Happy Holidays

Griffin in Monroe for awhile and we want her to know we are thinking about her. We love you guys.

Alfred and Toni Foster took their kids and grandkids to ride on the Heber Creeper dubbed the "Polar Express" and had a wonderful time.

They went to Temple Square to see the wonderful lights that are there and then came home.

It was a nice family trip.

The Elementary Christmas Concert will be held Thursday, December 18th at 1:30 P.M. at the High School Auditorium and is open to the public. Come and see the children perform for Christmas. Santa will come by helicopter on December 22nd.

Mark your calendars for these events.

Brian Clark will be home from Florida this next week.

He has been serving his mission down there. He is the son of Terry and Suzi Clark of Henrieville.

Alexis Tebbs will come on around the 31st of December from Mississippi Jackson Mission. Her mom will be glad to have her home and away from Tornado Country.

She is the daughter of David and Cherrie Tebbs of Bryce Canyon City.

Clay, Shayne, Allie and Jace "Bud" Chynoweth all have been traveling around lately. They went to Arizona to ride the "Polar Express" train down there, have been to Temple Square to see the beautiful lights and then were treated to a Jazz Basketball game. How fun was that.

Good memory building for the family. It is so great that your family can often travel with you. That makes the trips even better. Klay and Shayne you are amazing people and we all love and care for you and wish you the very best

Christmas.

Just remember the joy you are receiving is also being shared by those who are giving. It is a great place to live where the people all come together when you need them. Comments from Shayne and Klay: "I continue to be amazed by all of the kind and giving people that we are surrounded by! A few weeks ago we were eating dinner at Wingers in Cedar City and an anonymous couple bought our meal! We were at Pines eating dinner the other night and a sweet lady and her son payed for our meal! This morning we were eating breakfast at Village Inn in Salt Lake and someone payed for our meal!

We don't know who these selfless loving people are but we are truly humble and grateful for you! We are surrounded by angels!" "Where do I even begin? I cannot express my love and gratitude that I am feeling tonight. It's much easier to be on the giving end than the receiving end, but it is so incredibly humbling! I have always loved this little valley I call home, but tonight I more than love it! Our lives can change in an instant as mine and my family's has. But with this community and our Heavenly Father we will get through this! Thank you EVERYONE for your thoughts, prayers, service and love. Our hearts are so full of gratitude and love for you all! THANK YOU!" The lights were lit up in Tropic at the Church on the 2nd of December and they are beautiful. Now if I could think of some magic way to get our lights up on the house that would be good and we would join in the celebration with the town.

Have a safe week. Please call or email your news so we can fill the column up. Thanks VS.

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Wynona Henderson called to say they are doing pretty good up in Salt Lake. They are staying with their daughter, Dorsie Denney and her husband. They had a great Thanksgiving with all their children and all but three of their grandchildren around them. We wish Ernie a successful stay up north and that his hospital visits will go well for him. We miss you guys up there.

Chase Beesley was ordained a Deacon last week.

He is the son of Fred and Katie Beesley of Cannonville.

Erica Fletcher went to Mesa Arizona for a couple of weeks to visit Stephanie Scott, her sister. She also spent time with all the family.

The Tropic Ward Relief Society held their Christmas Social and honored some of the "Angels Among Us" in the area. It was a great evening and there was a big turnout.

We listended to a beautiful violin number, "Silent Night," that really put you in the mood for Christmas. Playing the violins were Kathy Mecham, Gwen Brinkerhoff, Ellen Clarke, Crystal Mortensen, Tonya Syrett, and Amanda Clarke with Cheri Feltner on the piano. And WOW did they sound wonderful. The food was so good and the company was fun to be around. Thanks to the hard work of those in charge for the decorations and

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Wanted: Christmas Pony Story

by Gwendolyn Zeta

Have you ever received a Christmas horse or pony?---or know someone who did? “Horsin' Around” would love to hear about it and share the story in this month's column. Please call Gwendolyn at 435-826-4710 or email gzeta@scinternet.net.

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.

Dec. 16th Chicken & broccolli casserole, rice Roll, mixed veggies Applesauce Oatmeal iced cookie

Wed. Dec. 17th Tacos Spanish rice Corn Salad bar Pears Choc. cake

Thurs.

Dec. 18th (eve) Ham Cheesey potatoes Green beans Roll Fruit salad Pumpkin roll

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

We will be closed until January 6th 2015 Happy Holidays

Wayne Community Blood Drive

WAYNE CO. - Giving blood is a great opportunity to help others and provide an important community service. Our American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 20 South 100 West at the Loa Stake Center Cultural Hall from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please log on to <redcrossblood.org> and enter the Sponser Code: wayne, or contact Kevin Kezos at 435 491-0428 to schedule your appointment to help save a life or to volunteer. If you have questions regarding your ability to donate blood please call 1 866 236-3276 —American Red Cross

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF’S

COP SHOP NEWS CASE UPDATES October 2014

Animal Complaint - On October 1, 2014, at 4:12 p.m., Deputy Gulley was dispatched to the Torrey area on a animal complaint. Through the investigation, Deputy Gulley determined a loose dog had killed multiple chickens, the owner of the chickens shot the dog legally under State Law. The owner of the dog is liable for the chickens. A warning was given to the dog owner for a loose dog at large.

Domestic Disturbance On October 9, 2014, at 6:00p.m., Deputy Robinson was dispatched to the Hanksville area. Through the investigation it was determined that allegations of sexual misconduct were unfounded and there was a lack of evidence at this time. Case will be referred to the County Attorney for possible prosecution.

Criminal Mischief/ Criminal Trespass - On October 9 & 13, 2014, at 3:00 p.m., Deputy Gulley and Sheriff Taylor were dispatched to a business in Lyman, where vandalism to personal property had occurred. Through Deputy Gulley's investigation he was able to determine that two male juvenile's were the culprits. Both juveniles were referred to Juvenile Court for criminal trespass.

Identity Fraud - On October 14, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., Sheriff Taylor was dispatched to the Loa on a personal fraud incident. Through the investigation it was determined that a 3rd party had assumed the victim's identity and had used the information factitiously.

Suspect and/or suspect's are unknown, this case is still active.

Juvenile Tobacco Violation - On October 14, 2014, at 9:21a.m., Deputy Gulley was dispatched to Wayne High School. Through the investigation it was determined

that 3 juvenile males were smoking tobacco on school grounds. All 3 juveniles were referred to Juvenile Court for possession of tobacco.

Felony Theft - On October 19, 2014, at 1:00 p.m., Deputy Webster was dispatch to Torrey on a theft of contractor tools from a job site. The investigation revealed that a dispute had arose between the home owner and the contractor resulting in the home owner holding the tools because of the dispute. This case will be referred to the County Attorney for possible prosecution.

Accident - On October 26, 2014, at 6:15p.m., Deputy Gulley was dispatched to Loa on a vehicle accident.

Throughout the investigation it was determined that car had backed into a fence on private property, causing damage to the vehicle and to the fence.

Property damage only.

Felony Theft - On October 27, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., Deputy Sellers was dispatched to a business in Hanksville on a theft. The investigation revealed that someone had stolen prescription medication from an employee during business hours. This case is still under investigation.

Accident - On October 31, 2014, at 3:30p.m., Deputy Sellers was dispatched to SR 24 mile post 12 on a vehicle accident. The investigation revealed that while ranchers were pushing cows from the range along SR 24 one of the cows ran into the drivers side of the car causing property damage only.

Civil Dispute - On October 31, 2014, at 1:00 p.m., Deputy Sellers was dispatched to Caineville. The investigation revealed one subject claimed possible trespass and/ or property damage. Both the landowner and tenant had legal rights concerning this inci-

dent. Case will be referred to the County Attorney.

If you have any information concerning these cases or any others, please call the Wayne County Sheriff's Office 435-836-1308.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT HAVE A HAPPY & SAFE HOLIDAY SEASON WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Activity Analysis October 2014 Accidents (PD) 2 Animal Calls 6 Assist Agency 3 Assist Ambulance 3 Assist Citizen 1 Assist Motorist 1 Assist Officer 7 Attempt to Locate 1 Burglary 3 Call Outs 1 Citations 7 Civil Disturbance 3 Court Bailiff Hours 2 Court Security Hours 2 Crowd Control 1 Disturbing the Peace 1 Domestic Dispute 1 Drugs/Narcotics 1 Fingerprints 4 Follow-ups 18 911 Hang-ups 7 Investigative Hours 21 Juvenile Referrals 2 Keep the Peace 2 Meetings 25 Missing Person 1 Papers Served 3 Presentations 6 Sex Offense 3 Suspicious Circumstances 2 Suspicious Person 4 Suspicious Vehicle 5 Theft 6 Traffic Control 1 Trespassing 1 Warnings 9

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LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE TO AIRPORT CONSULTANTS Garfield County, Utah is soliciting Statements of Qualifications and Experience from consulting firms to provide professional airport planning services for the Bryce Canyon Airport.

A complete copy of the Request for Statements of Qualifications and Experience may be obtained from the office of: GREG POLLOCK 450 NORTH AIRPORT ROAD, PO BOX 640037 BRYCE, UT 84764 435-834-5239 DBE firms are encouraged to apply. All Statements of Qualifications received will be evaluated based on FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14D and on compliance with the req est. Proposed project may include but are not limited to the following: 1. Environmental Assessments 2. CATEX Environmental Updates, as needed 3. EA for Fuel Farm Relocation 4. Land Acquisition 5. Airport Master Plan 6. Wildlife Hazard Assessment Interested consultants are to submit five (5) complete copies of the Statements f Qualifications and Experience by 5:00 pm Local Time on December 22, 2014 to the above address.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 27 and DECEMBER 4, 11 & 18, 2014 NOTICE TO AIRPORT CONSULTANTS Garfield County, Utah is soliciting Statements of Qualifications and Experience from consulting firms to provide professional airport engineering services for the Bryce Canyon airport.

A complete copy of the Request for Statements of Qualifications and Experience may be obtained from the office of: GREG POLLOCK 450 NORTH AIRPORT ROAD, PO BOX 640037 BRYCE, UT 84764 435-834-5239 DBE firms are encouraged to apply. All proposals received will be evaluated based on FAA Advisory Circular 150/510014D and on compliance with the request. Projects may include: A. Runway Rehabilitation/Reconstruction B. Acquire Land C. Pavement Preservation D. Apron Rehabilitation E. Fuel Facility upgrade/Relocation F. Airport Lighting G. Fencing and Gates H. Partial Parallel Taxiway Rehabilitation Interested consultants are to submit five (5) complete copies of the Statements of Qualifications and Experience by 5:00 pm Local Time on December 22, 2014 to the above address.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 27 and DECEMBER 4, 11 & 18, 2014

NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT The Wayne School District Board Meeting for December has been changed from Tuesday, Dec. 9, to Monday, December 15 at 7:30 P.M. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 27 and DECEMBER 4 & 11, 2014

NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2014. Please visit http://waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)-538-7240 for additional information.

NEW APPLICATION(S) 97-2392 (A80143): Lynn M. Koshland, Sanford G. Meek propose(s)using 1.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (10 miles SE of Escalante) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 95-4100(a40278): Loa Waterworks Company propose(s) using 0.322 cfs. from groundwater (1.5 miles NW of Loa) for MUNICIPAL: In Loa. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 4 & 11, 2014

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE: RES/AG TO INDUSTRIAL/ SPECIAL PURPOSE WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INTENDED USE: GRAVEL PIT ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED BY: BULL HEAD SAND & GRAVEL A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON: DECEMBER 17, 2014 @ 7:00 PM, WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LEGAL DES: NW1/4SE1/4SE1/4 SECTION 27 T28S R3E SLB&M 10 AC Located at approx 1025 W Propane Lane Bicknell, UT Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 4 & 11, 2014 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LOWERING GARKANE’S IMPACT FEES A public hearing is scheduled on December 22nd, 2014, in Garkane’s Hatch office at 11:00 A.M. The Hatch office is located at 468 N. Hwy 89, in Hatch, UT. Comments or questions may be submitted via email at nbrown@garkaneenergy.com or you can mail your comments or questions to: Garkane Energy, Attn: Public Hearing, 1802 s. Hwy 89a, Kanab, UT 84741. All written, or emailed comments submitted prior to Friday, December 19th, 2014 will be distributed to the Board of Directors for review.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 4, 11 & 18, 2014

NOTICE OF COUNCIL POSITION OPENING BRYCE CANYON CITY Bryce Canyon City will be accepting applications for a new Mayor up until December 18th at 12:00 PM. They can be emailed to brycecanyoncity@gmail.com or handed to a member of the council. Please include a resume with your application.

Contact Shiloh at 435-231-2052 with any questions. The mayor NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING will be chosen during the council meeting December 18th at GARFIELD COUNTY A Public Hearing on the Garfield County Budget for the 1:30 PM at 70 N 100 W in Bryce Canyon City.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on calendar year 2015 will be held before the Garfield County DECEMBER 4 & 11, 2014 Commission at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2014 in the Commission Chambers at the Garfield County Courthouse NOTICE OF ACCEPTING BIDS in Panguitch. Anyone wishing to examine the tentative budget TORREY TOWN may do so at the County Clerk’s office. The clerk’s office is open Torrey is accepting bids to trim trees in Torrey Town during Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. the month of February.

Camille A. Moore Interested parties should contact Torrey Town Office at Auditor/Clerk, Garfield County 435691-4469 to receive details. Paula Pace Town Clerk Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 4 & 11, 2014 DECEMBER 11 & 18, 2014 NOTICE OF BUDGET OPENING GARFIELD COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Garfield County will hold a Budget Hearing, Monday, De- PAUNSAUGUNT CLIFFS SPECIAL SERVICE DIST. cember 15, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. at the Garfield County Courthouse Paunsaugunt Cliffs Special Service District will hold a pubin Panguitch for the purpose of opening the budget for the year lic hearing on Friday, December 12, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at the ending December 31, 2014. At that time, adjustments will be Town of Hatch Community Center, 49 West Center in Hatch, made to accept unanticipated revenues and adjust expenditures Utah for a budget opening of the December 31, 2014 budget and as needed. to adopt the December 31, 2015 budget. The public may inspect Camille A. Moore the December 31, 2015 budget at the Town of Hatch Community Auditor/Clerk, Garfield County Center.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 4 & 11, 2014 DECEMBER 11, 2014 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING WAYNE COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT Notice is hereby given to the public of Wayne County by the Wayne County Water Conservancy District that a public hearing will be held Monday, December 15, 2014 at 10:15 a.m. in the Wayne County Courthouse to adopt by resolution a general fund budget for 2015.

A copy of the tentative budget for 2015 is on file with the Wayne County Clerk-Auditor and is available for public inspection during regular office hours, Monday through Friday.

Ryan Torgerson, Wayne County Clerk-Auditor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 11, 2014

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration has received an application to remove ordinary sand and gravel from the following described land: GARFIELD COUNTY Township 37 South, Range 5 West SLB&M, Section 19: W½W½NW¼NW¼ Township 37 South, Range 6 West SLB&M Section 24: NE¼NE¼, N½N½SE¼NE¼ Containing 60.0 acres, more or less The Administration will accept competing applications to remove the sand and gravel, and also competing applications to lease, purchase, or exchange this property, a portion thereof, or a parcel including any of the above described acreage. Contact Andy Bedingfield for the appropriate required application.

The Administration will accept competing applications during the following period of time: From 8:00 A.M. December 5, 2014 Until 5:00 P.M. January 5, 2015 TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION 675 East 500 South, Suite 500 Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 801-538-5100 In the absence of competing applications for lease, purchase, or exchange, the Administration will evaluate the applications for the removal of ordinary sand and gravel and award the permit for such removal. Each application for the removal of sand and gravel must be accompanied by a completed application form.

Materials permit bids will be evaluated on the following criteria: 1) The amount of the bonus bid; 2) The amount, rate, and type of the proposed materials extraction and associated minimum royalty*; and, 3) Other requirements provided for by the rules of the Administration or contained in this notice. The successful applicant will be required to pay advertising costs and the costs of a cultural resource study if necessary. The successful applicant will be required to rehabilitate any areas disturbed during the permit period and areas with existing disturbance. Bonding for reclamation and performance will also be required by the Administration. A term of up to five (5) years, will be considered for this Permit. Applicant must be qualified to do business in the State of Utah. Please submit sealed application to Trust Lands Administration at the above referenced address. Reference MP # 552 The Administration reserves the right to reject any application or subsequent bids. *Minimum royalties vary by commodity Contact Mr. Andy Bedingfield for details Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 11 & 18, 2014

PUBLIC NOTICE The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration has received an application to remove ordinary sand and gravel from the following described land: GARFIELD COUNTY Township 37 South, Range 3 West SLB&M, Section 2: N½SE¼ Containing 80.0 acres, more or less The Administration will accept competing applications to remove the sand and gravel, and also competing applications to lease, purchase, or exchange this property, a portion thereof, or a parcel including any of the above described acreage. Contact Andy Bedingfield for the appropriate required application.

The Administration will accept competing applications during the following period of time: From 8:00 A.M. December 6, 2014 Until 5:00 P.M. January 6, 2015 TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION 675 East 500 South, Suite 500 Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 801-538-5100 In the absence of competing applications for lease, purchase, or exchange, the Administration will evaluate the applications for the removal of ordinary sand and gravel and award the permit for such removal. Each application for the removal of sand and gravel must be accompanied by a completed application form.

Materials permit bids will be evaluated on the following criteria: 1) The amount of the bonus bid; 2) The amount, rate, and type of the proposed materials extraction and associated minimum royalty*; and, 3) Other requirements provided for by the rules of the Administration or contained in this notice. The successful applicant will be required to pay advertising costs and the costs of a cultural resource study if necessary. The successful applicant will be required to rehabilitate any areas disturbed during the permit period and areas with existing disturbance. Bonding for reclamation and performance will also be required by the Administration. A term of up to five (5) years, will be considered for this Permit. Applicant must be qualified to do business in the State of Utah. Please submit sealed application to Trust Lands Administration at the above referenced address. Reference MP # 553 The Administration reserves the right to reject any application or subsequent bids. *Minimum royalties vary by commodity Contact Mr. Andy Bedingfield for details Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 11 & 18, 2014 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING WAYNE COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT #1 Notice is hereby given to the public of Wayne County by the Wayne County Special Service District #1 that a public hearing will be held Monday, December 15, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Wayne County Courthouse to adopt by resolution a general fund budget for 2015.

A copy of the tentative budget for 2015 is on file with the Wayne County Clerk-Auditor and is available for public inspection during regular office hours, Monday through Friday.

Ryan Torgerson, Wayne County Special Service District #1 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 11, 2014 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING WAYNE COUNTY SANITATION SERVICE DISTRICT Notice is hereby given to the public of Wayne County by the Wayne County Sanitation Service District that a public hearing will be held Monday, December 15, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the Wayne County Courthouse to adopt by resolution a general fund budget for 2015.

A copy of the tentative budget for 2015 is on file with the Wayne County Clerk-Auditor and is available for public inspection during regular office hours, Monday through Friday.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Sanitation Special Service District Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 11, 2014

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QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates with the following experience or qualifications are encouraged to apply: budget development and management, purchasing, payroll and employee benefits programs, proficiency in word processing, spread sheets, and data base management. Preference will be given to candidates with previous school finance experience and Certified Public Accountants.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Business Administrator is responsible for the coordination and management of all fiscal resources of the District. He/She also serves as an advisor to the Superintendent and School Board on all fiscal issues. The Business Administrator has supervisory responsibilities based on the needs of the District under the supervision of the Superintendent.

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