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Thursday, December 24, 2015

Escalante River Watershed Partnership Receives Conservation Award

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Ruby’s Inn at Bryce Canyon Welcomes 2016 BryceCon Board Game Convention BRYCE CANYON CITYHistoric Ruby’s Inn is once again welcoming board game enthusiasts from across the country as it hosts the BryceCon game convention this January at Utah’s acclaimed Bryce Canyon National Park.

The event allows families and friends to gather and play their favorite modern and classic games while enjoying the dramatic scenery of Bryce Canyon, Red Canyon and the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

“BryceCon is like family game night on steroids,” said Lance Syrett, general manager of Ruby’s Inn. “The convention was an overwhelming success last year, and we are excited to continue the tradition next year—especially as we embark on celebrating our centennial milestone at Ruby’s Inn.” In addition to familyowned Ruby’s Inn marking its 100th anniversary in 2016, the National Park Service is also celebrating its centennial

throughout the year. Special events are being planned at Bryce Canyon and Ruby’s Inn to commemorate the combined achievements.

Taking place January 15-18, BryceCon mixes tabletop favorites with the newest board game creations. The three-day schedule includes round-the-clock open gaming and scheduled gaming featuring card games and various BryceCon

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Receiving the Nature Conservancy award for outstanding conservation work on behalf of ERWP are Noel Poe, Executive Director of Grand Staircase Escalante Partners, and Linda Whitham, Central Canyonlands Program Manager for the Conservancy in Utah.

ESCALANTE - The Escalante River Watershed Partnership (ERWP) recently received The Nature Conservancy in Utah’s 2015 Conservation Partnership Award – the

Chapter’s highest honor. This award is presented annually at the Conservancy’s Annual Meeting of the Board to the conservation leader or organization that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to

Utah Arts & Museums Announces $10,000 Visual Artists Fellowship Deadline and Juror for 2016 SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Division of Arts & Museums will award two $10,000 Visual Arts Fellowships to acknowledge and encourage the careers of professional artists who demonstrate exceptional talent and dedication. Applications open Jan. 1, 2016 and are due Feb. 1, 2016.

Artists will be chosen by juror JoAnne Northrup. Northrup is the Director of Contemporary Art Initiatives at the Nevada Museum of Art. In 2011 Northrup was Fulbright Senior Research Scholar at the ZKM Center for Art + Media in Karlsruhe, Germany. As Chief Curator (20082011) and Senior Curator (2001-2008) at the San Jose Museum of Art, she curated and authored the first nationally touring survey exhibitions and monographs on contemporary media artists Jennifer Steinkamp (2006) and Leo Villareal (2010). Northrup received a B.A. in Art HisCourtesy utah arts & MuseuMs tory from the University Juror JoAnne Northrup of California Santa Barbara and an M.A. from the University of Southern California’s Art History/Museum Studies Program. She currently oversees the Nevada Museum of Art’s efforts to expand the contemporary collection and exhibition program, cultivates collectors and donors, and collaborates with her colleagues to organize the Nevada Museum of Art’s flagship triennial Art + Environment Conferences.

“Each year the remarkable and notable accomplishments of Utah’s visual artists bring national attention to the state for artistic achievement,” Utah Arts & Museums Director Gay Cookson said. “It’s important for us to recognize and support these artists so they may continue their critical work of strengthening our communities and enhancing the quality of life in Utah.”

Utah Arts & Museums is the oldest publicly funded state arts agency in the nation, with a tradition of recognition and support for individual artist. This tradition continues each year through the Visual Arts Fellowship Program. For application and full guidelines visit: visualarts.utah.gov —Utah Division of Arts & Museums

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the Conservancy’s mission by helping achieve tangible, lasting conservation results and furthering the cause of conservation in Utah.

ERWP was nominated for its outstanding work restoring critical habitat and building a model for youth engagement and community-based conservation in the Escalante watershed. Over the past six years, ERWP has engaged over 400 AmeriCorps and Youth Corps members and scores of volunteers to remove invasive Russian olive along 70 miles of river corridor, an area totaling over 5,000 acres!

On hand to receive this prestigious award were Noel Poe, Executive Director of Grand Staircase Escalante Partners, and Linda Whitham, Central Canyonlands Program Manager for the Conservancy in Utah.

ERWP is a collaborative partnership comprised of federal and state agencies, NGO’s and local partners with a shared vision of watershed restoration. According to Noel Poe, “This acknowledgement is especially rewarding for the partnership as we begin our 7th year and continued efforts to restore and maintain the natural ecological conditions of the Escalante River and its watershed and involve local communities in promoting and implementing sustainable land and water us practices”.

Over the past few years these partners have worked together to achieve several restoration goals including: launching a Citizen Science initiative to monitor water quality and other water issues; restoring over 50 miles of native fish habitat; conducting research on Russian olive invasion; establishing a network of long-term monitoring sites; and surveying springs and seeps throughout the watershed.

— Escalante River Watershed Partnership/ Grand Staircase Escalante Partners

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This year's BryceCon Board Game Convention, described as "family game night on steroids," will take place at Ruby's Inn on January 15-18 2016.

Nationally Acclamed Duo 'Midas Whale' to Play Triple C Arena New Year's Party PANGUITCH - In a swooping coup for Garfield County, the Panguitch New Years Eve party organizers managed to harpoon, Midas Whale, famous from The Voice, as the entertainment at this year’s party. Not only will the event feature this nationally famous duo, but there promises to be fun for the whole family, with games, a jump house, a climbing wall, face painting, all kinds of prizes and a full chicken dinner.

Midas Whale is com-

have family roots here in Utah and can't get enough of Utah's beauty,” said Hayes.

Following the duo's performances in 2013 on The Voice, Midas Whale began work on a debut album and released its first original music video,"Howling at the Moon" with a live recording. Hayes told The Insider, “Post Voice life is good. Jon and I released an album in 2014 and have had such great support from fans.

That experience was kind of the nail in the coffin for me

The western/folk duo Midas Whale will be performing at the New Year's Eve Party at the Triple C Arena in Panguitch.

Party time is 7pm. prised of musicians Jon Peter Lewis and Ryan Hayes. Both have connections to Utah.

“I've been to Utah a lot. Much of my family lives, or has lived, in Utah, so it is a bit like a second home for me.”

Lewis stated in an email about the show. “We're also very excited to play in Panguitch! I have never been to Panguitch, but I'm really looking forward to this adventure. Like Jon, I

Love keeps the cold out better than a cloak.

—Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

to choose music as my main path instead of geology (my previous occupation). Jon and I have put a ton of work into our rock opera Deep Love, which was a featured presentation of the New York Musical Theater Festival this past summer. Doors continue to open for us, and each day we are excited about bringing the Utah humanities to a broader audience.”

Lewis echoed Hayes' enthusiasm, “Life after the Voice has been phenomenal. Ryan and I have stayed busy with several projects. We made our CD in the months after the show and have also worked extensively on our rock opera.

It's been a blast! We have lots of new fun things on the horizon as well, so keep in touch with us!”

The two met during an open mic event in 2009 and immediately began to collaborate. Lewis and Hayes went on to form this duo and named the band, Midas Whale (a pun on the phrase, "might as well"), in 2012.

Influenced by Simon and Garfunkel, The Everly Brothers and Van Morrison, Lewis and Hayes auditioned for NBC's hit show The Voice in 2012. Auditioning with a folk version of "Folsom Prison Blues" the duo received the coveted 4-chair turn by Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Usher and Shakira. Levine was impressed with Lewis and Hayes, saying, "You guys are one of the more charming, talented duos I have ever seen perform.

That's the truth." Midas Whale was praised throughout the season for their superb harmonies, infectious energy and humor.

On May 5, 2013, Midas Whale launched a successful Kickstarter Campaign to fund their independent record.

Thanks to their enthusiastic fans, the campaign funded over 100% in just 3 weeks.

Midas Whale released the debut album. Sugar House, on February 11, 2014. The

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Creative Solutions are Required to Keep Schools Viable In August, 2014, my husband and I travelled to Escalante for a job interview. We spent several days appreciating the spectacular wonder of God’s creation in the area and learning about the community by talking with people we met on the street and in local businesses. While we were in Escalante, my husband was offered the job; it was a unique opportunity, and we loved so much about what we had observed about the community and her people. Our last visit was to the high school, because education for our children was an important factor in our decision.

We met with school personnel and toured the high school. We were told that our child who was a year ahead in math would have to repeat a year of math to be in the same class with peers, or our child would have to skip up to the next grade in all classes and graduate a year early. These were the options, because this is the way it had always been done.

We left Escalante with heavy hearts. We thought this was the next step God had planned for us. However, we did not want to homeschool our children and we did not believe that the school options fit the educational needs of our child. After much prayer and discussion, we decided that we would turn down the job in Escalante and look for an opportunity that was suitable for everyone in our family.

While we were in the Las Vegas airport ready to fly home, we received a call from Principal Bert Steele. He told us that he was committed to finding creative solutions to meet the educational needs of students within the framework of the school and that digital learning would soon be available to increase the educational opportunities for all students. That single conversation and Mr. Steele’s commitment was the reason we accepted the job in Escalante, and why my husband, Chris Hansen, is the Physician Assistant at the medical clinic in Escalante.

And so, as we say farewell to Mr. Steele, we hope and pray that the community and her leaders will seek and support a new principal who will explore and embrace ideas that will meet the needs of students. Particularly in small communities, creative solutions are required to keep schools viable, to maintain teacher and staff jobs, and to educate students to be successful in a changing world. The dreams and aspirations of our young people depend on it.

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record is a blend of rough sounds of early Western music with the pure bright harmonies of folk music. Ryan Hayes describes the album as a "sonic adventure through the American West." All original songs were written and arranged by Hayes and Lewis.

Prior to their success as a folk duo, in 2010 Hayes and Lewis launched a rock opera titled Deep Love. The stage was show opened first in Idaho to rave reviews and has since become a highly anticipated event selling out theaters throughout the country. On Feb 3, 2014 Lewis and Hayes released a live recording of the

rock show's 23 original songs.

In 2015 Deep Love was selected from hundreds of candidates by a grand jury of Tony Award-winning directors and producers to be one of ten featured musicals produced for the News Link Project of the New York Musical Theatre Festival.

Look for them on the stage at this New Year’s Eve party! Thanks to Panguitch City and Garfield County for putting together such an exciting party. The event is Dec 31st and starts at 7:00 pm at the Triple C Arena. Just $5 per person or $20 for the whole family and we are sure to have a whaley good time.

—Kandee DeGraw

Op - Ed A New Year’s Resolution That Worked

Shifting Frequencies

an exhibit by

Althea Neustaedter, MFA January 2nd through March 2nd at the Boulder Community Gallery

Opening

January 2nd from 6:30pm to 8:00pm An invitation to experience the shift in Planetary energies from that of destruction and domination to that of Unity consciousness through the use of Sacred Geometry.

by alex MCdonald, InterMountaIn donor servICes

of over 1,500,000 people, or about 77% of licensed drivers in Utah are signed up. Compared to the rest of the nation, Utah has one of the highest rates of participation on a donor registry. This says a lot about the giving, caring nature of the citizens of Utah.

Because of these high participation rates, good things happen. For example, more lives were saved than ever before. Over 350 people received life saving transplants in 2014 because people said “yes” to organ donation.

Again, people caring about people and doing something about it. For 2015 even more lives were saved.

The Good Samaritan Living Kidney Donor Program continues to grow and save lives. From its beginning in 2002, there have been over 80 Good Samaritan Donors.

These are people who don’t even know their recipients.

They stepped forward to donate a kidney, because they felt the need to help someone.

Thanks to the people of Utah, who care so much about their fellow citizens, we are ending the suffering of many waiting for transplants. If you haven’t joined the Utah Donor Registry, I challenge you to make one of your New Year’s Resolutions to help others.

Sign up by saying ”yes” on your driver license, go on-line to www.yesutah.org, or call 1-866-937-8824. Even easier, if you have a “smart phone,” go to www.yesutah.org and sign up via your phone. Get the facts and help save lives.

Keep up the good work Utah! The rest of the nation looks to our giving state as a beacon of hope for what they want to accomplish.

Alex McDonald is Director of Public Education/Public Relations, Intermountain Donor Services

Torrey’s locally-owned vacation home management & concierge is now accepting clients who are looking for exemplary care and expertise Contact us today for more information on how we may best serve you.

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Finally, a New Year’s resolution that worked!

In past years, the people of Utah were challenged to make a New Year’s Resolution to help save lives and sign up on the Utah Donor Registry. Well, people listened, they made their resolutions and phenomenal things happened.

In 2015, The Utah Donor Registry reached a new level

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"Jolly"

The Wellness Trail

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Wayne CoMMunIty health Center PharMaCy and Kazan MeMorIal ClInIC

Childhood Immunizations No parent likes to see their child hurt or sick. We as parents would do anything to keep this from happening.

Fortunately we have the ability to protect ourselves and our children from some of the most deadly diseases with the help of vaccines.

Immunity is a fascinating process that our bodies have built in to protect ourselves.

When a germ enters your body, your body recognizes that it is not supposed to be there and begins to make antibodies. Antibodies do two things, first they attack and destroy the germs. Second, after they have destroyed the germ, the remaining antibodies stay in your blood stream and protect you from getting that illness again. If that germ enters your body again it recognizes the germ and is able to kill it before you get sick. What an amazing process we have built in but, you have to get sick to build that immunity. This is where vaccines come in, they give you immunity without having to get the disease.

When you receive a vaccine, you are given those germs or parts of them, but the germs are either killed or weakened so they don’t make you sick. Your immune system reacts to the germ and builds antibodies so when it sees that germ again it is able to fight it off without you getting sick. After receiving an injection you sometimes get a slight fever, or soreness at the injection sight, this is actually a great sign it means your

body is having an immune response, and building those antibodies. Like anything else there is always a chance of a more serious reaction, these are rare, but can happen. Your doctor or nurse can discuss the risks before an immunization is given. The important thing to remember is that the disease itself is much more dangerous than getting the vaccine.

When you immunize yourself or your children remember you are also protecting those in your community that are unable to be vaccinated. You are protecting those new babies that are too young to be immunized, and those that are immunocompromised, like transplant recipients, or those undergoing cancer treatment.

There are 12 childhood vaccines that your child can get, nine of which are required by state law to attend school.

The 12 immunizations are Hepatitis B, DTAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis), IPV (Polio), Hib (Haemophilus),

PCV(Pneumonia), Rotavirus, Influenza, MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella), Varicella (Chickenpox), Hepatitis A, MCV4 (Meningococcal), and HPV (Human Papilloma Virus). There are also several vaccines adults can get to protect them against diseases such as, Shingles, Pneumonia, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, and even types of cancer. Because there are so many immunizations and most of which require more than one dose we do it over a period of time that is safe and effective for you and your children.

If your child is behind on their immunizations that is ok.

Your local health department or doctor’s office can create a safe schedule to get your child caught up. We at the Wayne Community Health Center are able to provide immunizations without a scheduled appointment with a doctor. You will be seen by a nurse who will determine which immunizations you or your child will need.

Fishlake National Forest Holiday Season Office Hours

RICHFIELD - All offices of the Fishlake National Forest will close early on Thursday December 24 and will be closed Friday December 25 and Friday January 1, 2016 to observe the Christmas and New Year federal holidays. Offices will be open for regular business December 26 through December 31, 2015.

All offices will resume regular business hours on Monday January 4, 2016.

The employees and families of the Fishlake National Forest wish everyone a safe, happy and joyous holiday season.

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six weeks. His boss had bought him at auction and brought him out so Sam could ride him and see if he'd make a cow horse.

He'd named him “Jolly” because of the colt's funny little skipping step he'd take every once in a while---like he was just too happy to keep all four feet on the ground. He never bucked or acted stupid, but he'd toss his head and make that silly jump and then go on doing whatever it was they were doing. The colt was a handsome dark red roan. No white feet or other markings, and on the small side, but built real nice and solid. There weren't any papers on him, but the man who sold him said he was a grade Quarter Horse and that seemed about right. He wasn't wild when they bought him.

He'd been handled some and probably saddled a few times, but he wasn't a pet either. He very soon got along with the other geldings in Sam's string and seemed like he was going

Dave Treanor cattle out that way. There were tanks closer in where he regularly broke ice and re-filled, but if he knew the spring was open, he wouldn't worry if he missed a day with the tanks. So it seemed like a perfect opportunity to take the young horse out for a quick ride and enjoy the morning.

The colt he called “Jolly” was a three year old gelding he'd had in his string for about

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Five thirty in the morning, Sam looked out the window and could just see the shadowy figure of the horse standing in the corral. It was cold, probably twenty degrees or so out there, so he decided to build up the fire in the stove before going out to feed. But it was a special day, no matter the weather, and he planned on giving the old horse an extra ration of grain to celebrate.

Thirty years before, on this very day, he and the horse had had quite the little adventure. It was cold that day too, clear and bright. There'd been a bit of snow during the night so the ground was covered with a couple inches making the world sparkle in the morning sun, but the temperature had dropped and it was probably down in the teens when he saddled up. He didn't really have to do any work that morning; the boss had given everyone the day off, but he wanted to check on the spring out in the east pasture about ten miles away. The spring usually stayed open most of the Winter and he'd been wanting to go see if it was still good for the

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to work out fine.

Sam saddled him about eight thirty figuring he could make it to the spring, out and back in about three and a half, four hours, which would leave him plenty of time to clean up and drive into town later to visit friends and get a good dinner at the cafe. Jolly seemed eager for the ride too, pricking his ears and jigging along as they left the corral. Pretty soon they

by Gwendolyn Zeta were loping across the long snowy pastures, totally enjoying the perfect morning.

Sam was never entirely sure what happened next but later figured there must have been a gopher hole under the snow. They were nearly to the spring, probably eight miles out, when everything changed.

One minute they were loping along and the next minute he was on the ground holding a broken rein in his left hand.

He'd lost his hat and there was a small trickle of blood coming down his forehead. And as soon as he tried to get up the pain in his shoulder stopped him cold. Sitting there, he looked around for the colt who he could see about thirty feet away. Jolly was side-stepping over the dragging rein and shaking his head like he was dizzy or something. What was frightening was the sight of the horse's top line from his mane to his tail. The whole top of the horse and the saddle too, was dusted with snow and dirt. He'd apparently done a complete somersault that had launched Sam over his head. Why neither of them had a broken back or neck, why he wasn't dead, would forever remain a mystery. But as Jolly recovered himself, he was moving farther and farther away, shying from the dragging rein and away from Sam. Seeing that he was losing his horse, Sam once again tried to get up only to discover that not only had he broken or dislocated his shoulder, but his right ankle was badly sprained.

With enormous effort he was finally able to stand but he doubted he'd be able to hop all the way back to his cabin and as this realization dawned on him he also became aware of how cold he was getting. Trying to think what the best plan would be, he looked around again for his hat and saw it lying behind him about twenty feet so he very slowly hopped over to it and put it firmly back on his head. The blood he'd felt on his forehead was already dried, but the pain shooting Jolly

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December 24, 2015

District Christmas Cards 2015 Prosperity 2020

Each year the Garfield County School District encourages students to submit a Christmas card design for the cover of the District Christmas cards. School districts across the state of Utah, as well as GCSD employees, receive the Christmas cards with the original student artwork printed on the card. I would like to congratulate 6th grade Antimony Elementary student, Kassidy Westwood from Antimony Elementary for submitting the winning card. She was given a $25 Amazon card and a copy of the final version of the card.

I would like to thank all of the students who submitted their artwork for the contest. It is very difficult to select just one card when we receive so many wonderful entries.

Happy Holidays!

—Ben Dalton, Superintendent, Garfield County School District

Prosperity 2020 and Education First are Nonprofit organizations created mostly through the business community throughout the state, for the purpose of advocating increased funding for education. These groups have devoted a great amount of time, money and resources to emphasize the necessity to the Utah Legislators of the serious funding issues related to public education.

These groups work collaboratively as partners and allies in advancing a solid agenda for improving education. Their goal is to bring Utah back to the top 10 among states in education. They have four key objectives: 1. Utah will be among the top ten states in fourth grade reading and math achievement 2. Utah will be among the top ten states in eighth grade reading and math achievement 3. Utah will be among the top ten states in high school graduation rates 4. Utah will be among the top ten states in college completion or certification Wayne School District is also committed to these goals, and support this business effort as we prepare students for college and careers. We encourage your involvement in our schools and your support for the efforts needed in our District and across the State.

We extend a Holiday greeting to all patrons in our District, and encourage you to give the gift of time and involvement in our schools as you consider giving this year.

—Burke Torgerson, Superindendent,Wayne County School District

Congratulations Wayne Adult Education Graduate

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6th grade Antimony Elementary student, Kassidy Westwood from Antimony Elementary with the the winning card.

PHS Sports Sidelines

by MaCK oettIng

Ladies and Bob Cats Destroy the Week's Competition The Bob Cats finished off the year in a very decisive way, destroying the competition.

I will start with the Boys: The Cats went out to Escalante on Wednesday and it was all Cats taking out the Moquis 8238. Jace Eyre was high pointer for the game with 21 and 14 rebounds, Trey Barney also poured in 20 and 8 rebounds.

13 players all got in the scoring column.

The once mighty Milford Tiger also had the same fate, they were crushed by the Cats 93 to 34. Trey Barney who is really pumping up his scoring had a game high of 24 and 6 rebounds. Jace had 18 & 13 rebounds and Ian Anderson had a career high of 16 to go alone with 4 steals. Again 9 nine players scored points.

The Lady Cats like wise just did their competition in; winning all 4 games by over an average of thirty points. I though by going to the Mesquite tournament they might get some competition, wrong!

On Thursday night the Cats played host to the Milford Tigers and ran away with the game winning 58 to 41. The Tigers scored most of their points in the 4th quarter. Taylor Bennett was high pointer with 19 points to go with her 11 rebounds. Chesney Campbell and Whittni Orton both had 14.

Friday at the Mesquite Tournament it was more of the same. The Ladies took out Mojave 63 to 27 and it wasn’t even that close. The Cats went into the half time with a 16 lead and just kept it going for the rest of the game. Taylor had 19 and 11 boards; Whitt had 18 to go with 8 steals.

On Saturday morning the Cats met up with Moapa Valley and another route. The Cats won 64 to 37. Chesney’s 21 and Whittni’s 16 combined for 37 point, to send the Cats in to the Championship round.

Panguitch played the host team, Virgin Valley and it wasn’t even close. PHS 56 to Virgin Valley’s 21. Coach Curtis Barney preaches a strong defensive play and that has been his trade mark over the years and they just shut down Virgin Valley. Chesney again led all scorers with 17 points and four of the starters finished with double figures, Breanne Birch, Taylor and Whittni.

To the best of my memory, when the Ladies won the

Mesquite tournament 3 years ago, in all of the years that they had been going down there they had only won one game. These girls are really something and their winning streak over the last three years has reached 53 games. The Salt Lake Tribune had an article about the girls and their dominations of all sports this last 5 years. The girls do have

3 more games before the end of the year and they are against 3 A teams and hopefully some competition.

The tough guy wrestlers, are having an outstanding year and they have had so many matches this year it’s hard to keep track of them all. I hope to get some information on them to put in the paper.

Panguitch High School Wrestling 2015/2016

Coaches Collin Marshall and Kory Owens are excited to announce the home duel schedule for Panguitch High School wrestling this year. With over 25 young men on the team it’s sure to be an exciting season. We have several retuning state champions and many others who competed at the state level last year. Come and support these boys as they battle there way from match to match through the season. We have a very full schedule this year but only a limited amount of home duels. Don’t miss your chance to support this awesome team of wrestlers.

Home Wrestling Schedule 2015/2016 Friday-Sat, December 4th-5th Panguitch Invitation Tournament @ Triple C Arena Tuesday, December 8th Wayne @ Panguitch/7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 15th Beaver @ Panguitch/7:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 7th Parowan @ Panguitch/7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 26th Kanab @ Panguitch/7:00 p.m.

(Last home duel)

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Wayne School District Superintendent Burke Torgerson and Wayne Adult Ed graduate Robert J. Lucero.

In a graduation ceremony on December 14, Wayne School District Superintendent Burke Torgerson presented a diploma to Robert J. Lucero upon his completion of all high school requirements through the Wayne Adult Education program. Congratulations to this fine young man for the hard work and determination he demonstrated in achieving this goal. Wayne Adult Education is sponsored by Wayne School District. Adult education empowers individuals to become self-sufficient, with skills necessary for future employment and personal successes. We strongly encourage any who may need high school classes or credits to call today. Come, and finish what was started. For more information, or to ask questions call Peggy Chappell at Wayne High School (435-425-3411.)

— Wayne Adult Education

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Wills, Trusts, and More

tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!!

Cordless

It’s About Giving

by Jeffery J. MCKenna

For thirteen Christmases, I received, received and received. For some years after that, I received more than I gave until I had my own children, but I’ll never forget the Christmas of 1979.

I had some money from delivering the Review Journal in Las Vegas. My subscribers had been generous with Christmas “tips” for their paperboy.

With more money in my pocket than I had spent on others in my life, I made my way on my trusty bike to a department store in a strip mall not too far from my house.

I smile when I now think of the gifts I purchased. Sure, my kid brother and younger sister were really happy about one more present, but sizes weren’t right for my dad, and my 13 year-old fashion tastes were far from my mom’s.

However, my mom cried and my dad smiled, and I learned giving at Christmas is pretty cool.

Now, I help people give as a career.

Sometimes, I get to be the recipient of kind words,

resulting from my client’s good deeds.

I remember as a young estate planning attorney calling a beneficiary in New York State.

The beneficiary said over the phone, “You are like Santa Claus!” It’s hard to have a bad day at the office after that.

Estate planning is a gift that should extend beyond the assets of the estate.

Having an organized plan is a tremendous gift that goes unappreciated until it is actually put into use.

An updated will or trust with current powers of attorney for health care needs and financial emergencies are essential components of the gift package.

As you think about your estate plan this holiday season, it isn’t about “how much” is in the estate. Rather, it is about how much care and caution has been spent to give what you have in the best way.

On many occasions when signing and finishing a client’s estate plan, I have said, “Now wrap this up with a bow and save it for December. This is the best Christmas present you

BryceCon

the resort’s picturesque iceskating rink. Plus, entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park is free on Monday in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. “We constantly remind our guests that winter is one of the best times to visit Bryce Canyon,” said Jean Seiler, marketing director for Ruby’s Inn. “Families will be blown away when they experience all of the wintertime activities and see the hundreds of snowcapped hoodoos.”

Located just outside the gates of Bryce Canyon National Park, Ruby’s Inn provides the closest lodging to the park and a variety of onsite winter adventures, including snowshoeing, sleigh rides and ice-skating. Skate rentals and rink admission will be free of charge for BryceCon participants.

BryceCon admission is $30 for adults and $20 for youth. Registration is available online at www.brycecon. com. During the convention, Ruby’s Inn will offer discounted room rates starting at $40 a night.

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tournaments.

“This is a golden age for tabletop gaming,” said BryceCon organizer Gary Tanner.

“BryceCon is quickly becoming one of the best multi-day destination gaming retreats for players of all skill levels.”

The 2016 convention will include a raffle, flea market and game-design contest that will challenge participants to create a playable tabletop game in just two days. The convention will also feature an upgraded library of more than 300 games and a beginner’s track to teach game strategies for popular games like Ticket to Ride, Dominion and Settlers of Catan.

“The goal of BryceCon is to bring families and communities together through sitting down and playing games,” Gary said. “Games have the ability to create new friendships and teach new skills, and that’s what this weekend is all about.”

The family fun will continue outdoors with great opportunities for winter activities at Ruby’s Inn, including

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Phone

I was visiting a friend who could not find her cordless phone.

After several minutes of searching, her young daughter said, "You know what they should invent? A phone that stays connected to its base so it never gets lost."

Attorney Jeff McKenna hiking with his son in Zion National Park.

can give.”

And at Christmas time, it really is about giving.

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

On Vacation

On the first day of vacation, a girl fell and broke her leg. As the doctor examined her, she moaned, "This is my vacation! Why couldn't this have happened on my last day of scuba diving?"

The doctor replied, "This IS your last day of scuba diving."

Make Your Own Bed

Innkeeper: "The room is $15. a night. It's $5. if you make your own bed."

Guest: "I'll make my own bed.

Innkeeper: "Good. I'll get you some nails and some wood."

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

How True

Business conventions are important because they demonstrate how many people a company can operate without.

Waiting for Reboot

Tech support people like myself spend our days on the phone with customers. Many like to chat while waiting for their computers to reboot.

One man told me he'd been a long-haul truck driver.

"I'd love to drive a big rig," I said, "but I'd worry about falling asleep at the wheel."

"Here's a tip to stay awake," he offered. "Put a $100 bill in your left hand and hold it out the window."

Medical Advice

Be nice to nurses. They keep the doctors from killing you.

Batteries

All my husband wanted was to pay for some batteries, but none of the clerks in the electronics store seemed interested in helping him.

"I've got an idea," I said, and pulled a tape measure out of my purse. I stepped over to one of the giant plasma-screen TVs and started to measure it.

Faster than you can say high definition, a young man came running over. "May I help you?" he asked breathlessly.

"Yes," I said. "We'd like to buy these batteries."

What is a Husband?

A husband is someone who takes out the trash and gives the impression he just cleaned the whole house.

AG MARKET NEWS Salt Lake City, Utah December 16, 2015 USDAUtah Dept of Ag Market News Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday December 15, 2015 Receipts: 576. Last Week: 1,300. Last Year: 1,024. Feeder Steers and Feeder Heifers: lower. Holstein Steers: no test.

Slaughter Cows: lower. Slaughter Bulls: slightly lower.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2; 200-250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs scarce; 300-350 lbs 170.00-195.00; 350400 lbs 187.00-212.50; 400-450 lbs 192.50-202.50; 450-500 lbs 160.00-175.50; 500-550 lbs pkg 170.00; 550-600 Lbs 148.00156.00; 600-650 lbs 143.00-153.00; 650-700 lbs 140.00-152.50; 700-750 lbs 137.50-145.50; 750-800 lbs 132.50-141.00; 800850 lbs pkg 122.00; 850-900 lbs 128.00-132.00; 900-950 lbs scarce; 950-1000 lbs 112.00-126.00.

Holstein Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: scarce; 200300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs pkg 120.00; 500-700 lbs scarce; 700900 lbs pkg 68.00; 900-1000 lbs scarce.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200-250 lbs pkg 198.00; 250-300 lbs 177.50-190.00; 300-350 lbs 170.00200.00; 350-400 lbs 170.00-180.00; 400-450 lbs 150.00-166.00; 450-500 lbs 145.00-161.00; 500-550 lbs 145.00-150.00; 550600 lbs 140.00-146.00; 600-650 lbs 135.50-146.00; 650-700 lbs 127.50-135.00; 700-750 lbs 129.50-136.00; 750-800 lbs 126.00-131.00; 800-850 lbs pkg 126.00; 850-900 lbs scarce; 900-950 lbs 125.00-128.00; 950-1000lbs pkg 121.00; Heiferettes: 75.50-91.00.

Stock Cows: scarce.

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 52.00-60.00, high dressing to 67.75; Breaking 75-80 Lean: 55.50-63.00, high dressing to 72.50; Commercial: scarce; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 50.00-58.25.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade: 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 15002750 lbs 75.50-77.50; Yield Grade 2: 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-2350 lbs 71.00-76.50.

Feeder Bulls: 660-1365 lbs 72.50-77.50.

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

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OBITUARIES Grace M. Potter 1924 – 2015 LOA - Our kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and sister, Grace McClellan Potter, age 91, of Loa, passed away December 13, 2015 in Richfield. She was born June 15, 1924 in Glenwood, Utah, a daughter of William Jeppie and Elsie Estella Nielson McClellan. She graduated from Richfield High School, Class of 1942. She married William Zurrell Potter, December 21, 1945 in Glenwood. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple February 24, 1951.

Grace worked with her husband on their 190 acre farm, taking care of 300 head of sheep. She also went with Zurrell trucking, hauling turkeys, potatoes and hay. During the summer months, she was with Zurrell at the sawmill at Bowns Point on Boulder Mountain. Grace worked at the Turkey Plant in Salina; as the Wayne County Clerk and Auditor for 12 years and worked as abstractor for Nellie Taylor; and also co-owned and operated the Wayne Wonderland Motel in Loa for 17 years, as well as the Knotty Pine Cafe and the Corner Cafe in Loa for several years.

Grace was an active member of the LDS Church, serving in all the auxiliaries. She and Zurrell served as Ordinance Workers in the Manti Temple for 12 years.

She enjoyed camping, fishing, four-wheeling, spending time in Yuma and Quartzsite, Arizona and visiting with their family and friends.

She is survived by her husband of Loa; children: Raymond and Diane Potter of Torrey; Sandra and Stan Hunt of Loa; 10 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; a brother Nial and Sally McClellan of St. George; sisterin-law: Arla P. McClellan of Richfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Justin Giles; four sisters and one brother: Elsie and Bert Larsen, Fern and Miles Roberts, Ila and Joe Asay, Lucille and Don Edwards; John and Gayle McClellan.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 1:00 P.M.. in the Fremont LDS Ward Chapel, where friends may call for viewing Thursday morning from 10:30 to 12:30 prior to the services.

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

On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.

Dec. 29th CLOSED

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THE

Thurs.

Dec. 31st HOLIDAYS

HAPPY NEW YEAR All meals are served with milk or juice.

If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00am. 826-4317 Suggested donation for seniors over 60 $3.00, and under 60 is $7.00

December 24, 2015

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Last week's paper should have been here last Thursday and I hope that it will be here

by Monday. Even though the Richfield Reaper does the set up for the printing, it is then sent up to Ogden for the printing and I imagine with the high volume of mail this time of year that it has been delayed along the line.

This issue should be here for Christmas Eve and this would be a good time for our family to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas. Santa would like to thank all of you that have contributed to the Sub for Santa, this endeavor makes many of our local children’s Christmas a little happier. Keep in mind that Jesus is the reason for the Season.

Last Friday Pat and I traveled out to Vernal to take some gifts out to our old neighbor children. I haven’t been there in about 20 years and it has gone from a small place in the middle of nowhere, to this big city that has every store that is

out there. It is still in the middle of nowhere, but it has really grown in population, I believe it is due to all of the oil that is out there.

There doesn’t seem to be any of the Barney Coal trucks coming through Town lately and I am not sure why. I know that they were only going to be out there for 3 years and I heard that they were trying to mine another 400 acres that are privately owned and needs to get clearances from the State.

If you know anything about the mine let me know.

The last big event for the year will be next Thursday, the annual New Year Eve party.

This family event again will be held at the Triple C Arena and will begin at 6:00. The cost is just $5.00 and that helps pay for the food and entertainment.

The City, County and the LDS Church also helps sponsor this great evening. This event has really cut down on the parties around town and as far as I know, there haven’t been any

arrests for excessive partying.

This event is fun and draws in a lot of people and everyone is welcome. It is a real nice way to end a very good year with your friends and neighbors.

The weather looks like we are going to have a white Christmas. The badly needed snow looks like it is going be a state wide storm, with even St. George expecting some of the white stuff. The last storm that barely dumped anything here, really hit Brian Head with 36” of beautiful ski stuff and really

freshening up the slopes.

For the last 20 years on Christmas Eve we have been going over to Parowan to Pat’s cousin’s home. This has been a fun time over the years but all good things come to and end.

We will be celebrating here in Panguitch and many of our family will be here, sounds exciting!

I hope all is well with you at this time of the year and have a Merry Christmas.

Mack O.

PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

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

Meals include milk & bread.

Tues. Dec. 29th Wed. Dec. 30th Thurs. Dec. 31st CLOSED

FOR

THE

HOLIDAYS

HAPPY NEW YEAR

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.

BRYCE VALLEY AREA NEWS Ruby's Inn Winter Activities are in full swing. Come on up and enjoy a family day out in the snow and fresh air. $2 — Bryce Canyon City, Utah Ice Skating is now set up and ready to go. THE ICE SKATING RINK HOURS are Weekdays Hours:/2pm – 9pm.

Saturday & Sunday hours are 8am- 9pm. Cost is $3 for Adult and $2 for Child (11 & under) for Ice Skate Rental Cross country ski adventure has started at Ruby's Inn. Over 30 km of groomed trails wind through forests of Ponderosa pine, meadows and majestic overlooks, offering you one of the best ways to enjoy the peaceful scenery and fresh clean air of Bryce. The canyon is especially beautiful in the winter and cross country skiing is permitted inside the park.

Rental equipment, maps and information are available at Ruby’s Inn Winter Activity Center (Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill building).$10 Adult Full-Day, $7 Half-Day and $10 Child Full-Day, $7 Half-Day X-C Ski Rental.

Many folks in the Bryce Valley area and Escalante were treated to some beautiful music played by Dax Cottam and his mother, Megan Cottam on their violins. He was raising some money to be able to purchase a new violin for himself and so he came into homes and played Christmas music along with his very talented Mom, Megan. It was so well done and brought tears to many eyes as they listened to this talented young man play his violin so well.

Thank you Dax and your family for taking time to give us a beautiful musical touch to our Christmas. We understand the

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

Students perform in the Henrieville Christmas Piano Recital. people of Richfield were also treated to this music.

If you haven't had the opportunity to try the wonderful chocolate treats from Cocomotive then you have missed out.

They are wonderful and the fudge is so delicious. We lost the Thad Steele family to Richfield because of this company and the candy they make. You can find it on FaceBook and contact Angela Steele in Central Valley Utah and it is worth the effort. It is very good.

Hello Everyone!!! Lexi would love to be on any of your Christmas card lists! Her address is: Sister Lexi LeFevre, 28 Llanfair Rd. Apt 4B, Ardmore, PA 19003 - Merry Christmas to everyone. Also I am sure any of our Missionaries or the Military would love to hear from you.

A wonderful Christmas Piano Recital was held in Henrieville on December 13th by the students of Sandy Johnson and Collette Mathews. The students did a wonderful job of playing their pieces and it was enjoyed by a big turnout of parents and friends. Collette Mathews and Krista Neighbor played Christmas Hymn Medley. Mason Bybee did Jolly Old St. Nicholas and We wish You a Merry Christas followed

by Mia Barna with Jingle Bells and Good King Wenceslas.

They then heard from Carolina Eagar with Away in a Manger and Isabella Johnson playing Jingle Bells. The music went

on with Alex Fauba playing The Christmas Harp and Deck the Halls and next was Gracie Wiseman with Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Taylor LeFevre favored the group with Jolly O' St. Nicholas and Silent Night. Calvin Eagar sent out O Christmas Tree and Isaac and Ian Johnson in a Piano and Cello Duet played "O Come Emmanuel". Ian Johnson and LaNae Cloud presented Carol of the Bells. Accompaniments were Ian Johnson, & Shelby Mathews. Collette Mathews

and Sandy Johnson finished up this pleasant evening with "We wish You A Merry Christmas!"

Thank you to all for such a fine display of your talents and your excellence in music.

Big New Year's Bash to be held at Ebenezer's Barn and Grill this year. Join in the fun as we celebrate the New Year.

There will be a live DJ: "Festival of Sounds" on Thursday, December 31st at 9:00 PM until 12:30 A.M. Prepay prices are $4:00 per person or $15.00 for family. Pay at the door it is $5.00 per person and $20.00 per family. No alcohol is allowed at this event, at all. You can prepay at Ruby's Inn or Bryce Canyon Grand. Come join your family and friends and ring in the New Year together in a safe environment!!

Spent a great weekend in Roy Utah last week with everyone of our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It was a wonderful Christmas Family Party that we hold every December and celebrate our Christmas together so each family can be in their own home for the holiday.

I couldn't believe it when every single person showed up so we could get family pictures of all of us together for once. It seldom happens as you know when everyone is free at the same time. I loved it so much and of course we spent an extra day avoiding the snow storm that hit hard up there.

Merry Christmas to everyone. Have a wonderful day and remember the Birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ as you celebrate with your family and friends. Drive safely and enjoy the holidays. Please call or email your news when you can.

Thanks VS.

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435-616-3045 davetreanor14@yahoo.com BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Dec. 29th

CLOSED FOR THE

WED Dec. 30th

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THURS Dec. 31st

NEW YEAR

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

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All I Want for Christmas is “My two front teeth…”

DECEMBER 20, 2015 Since three pre-schoolers asked me if I was one of Santa’s helpers this week I figured it was OK to go ahead ask some of the other kids and people I have run into what is it that they were wishing for at Christmas. Surprisingly enough, and without a moments hesitation, most of them had their Santa wish list ready, (just in case someone were to ask) and as if they had been thinking about it long before Thanksgiving, some as far back as a couple of years.

The pre-Christmas post office crowd offered some interesting responses, some of which I cannot bring myself to publish (as they pertained to me and where they wanted me to go or be, by spring) the others were reflective of what part of town they live in and how many stop signs they have to stop at to get to the post office.

For the biggest part I found most of the Christmas wishes people were asking for to be very thoughtful, unselfish and about others in need, Jolly

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from his shoulder was getting worse and he definitely wasn't going to take his boot off to see what was wrong with his ankle.

He knew that nobody knew where he was that morning. No one would be expecting him so no one would even notice that he was gone for a day or so and with the temperatures as low as they were, he was beginning to realize what a wreck he was in. He felt around in his jacket pockets to see if by chance there were any matches, but since quitting smoking years earlier he'd gotten out of the habit of carrying any and sure enough, there were none.

There was only one thing to do: head back and try to make it before dark.

Sam hopped and rested, hopped and rested. He'd found a short juniper branch on the ground that he was using as a cross between a cane and a crutch, but still his progress was way too slow and the pain in his shoulder was worse and worse with every little jump.

He didn't know how long he'd been going at it when he heard a noise behind him. At that point he couldn't even turn his head because of the pain shooting through his neck and shoulder, so pivoting slightly on his good leg he turned to see what was there. Jolly was walking behind him coming closer and closer and no longer paying any attention to the dragging rein.

Sam couldn't believe it. Since the accident when he saw the colt moving away, he'd neither seen nor heard him again and sure that the horse had headed home, he hadn't even hoped for something like this. But there he was, coming up behind him.

Jolly's head was down, walking along like an old plow horse

by adus f. dorsey II primarily children getting off confusing, “We don’t have a to a rough start. I find it im- chimney at our house” one pressive to see how a season of them teared up and cried. can soften some ones heart to “How is Santa gonna get in my the point where a mere warm house to drop off my Brown smile seems to say so much.

Brothers tee shirt?” I tried At the middle school to offer him a few common Christmas wishes were all sense scenarios but it only over the place, the girls want- made matters worse, then like ed more mirrors and lip stick magic it was snack time and dispensers in the restrooms, he seemed to forget all about and almost every one of them Santa’s potential predicament wished the boys would use while eating a powdered sugar more soap and less cologne donut. in the locker room, evidently I kind of got the impresthere is such as thing as too sion the teachers are all going much of a good thing. to be satisfied with just a little The boys wished the girls time off. Classrooms get rewouldn’t spend so much time ally crazy this time of year, a in the front of the mirrors box of Calgon bath salts and a and would wear less lipstick? glass of bubbly was a common They also wished for a longer request. lunch, smaller textbooks and At the courthouse one that they could buy Axe body guy I talked to asked for a spray by the gallon, and some reduced sentence and said he even wanted whiskers. would be satisfied with time At the pre-school level spent, with a distinct twinkle the kids seemed a little shell in his eye, his friend wanted shocked by the concept of to be strip searched, I wished Christmas, the thought of I hadn’t ask and that they both some fat guy in a red suit slid- were wearing chains. ing down their chimney with a At Royal’s, all the raunbig bag of presents was a little chy looking buffalo hunters wanted was a big bull, not so surprising their grocery baskets were full of beef, Lay's following in his tracks.

Within another minute the barbeque potato chips and a colt was standing beside Sam thousand cases of Mountain seeming to ask 'what do we do Dew. Most of the ladies in the now?' Sam made one attempt baking goods aisle seemed to get on, but it was not pos- to be content knowing they sible in his condition, so hold- would be in the kitchen for ing the broken rein, he looped the next week hovering over his right arm around the saddle an oven baking cookies and horn to take the weight off his cakes. I ask them when would own hurt leg, tried to tuck his be a good time for me to come left arm as close up against his over for a visit?

At the bank someone body as possible, and asked the colt to start walking. It was wished they wouldn’t charge awkward at best, but with the overdraft fees for the month colt supporting most of his of December, another wished weight they started home to- she hadn’t lost her debit card gether. Many hours later they somewhere between Lyman reached the cabin and Sam was and Loa along with her purse.

Like always the girls behind able to call for help.

He was laid up most of the the teller line were more interWinter, but the first thing he did ested in giving than receiving, when he got back on his feet that is one reason I like going was go see what had happened in there even though I have to Jolly. The colt had been learned how make direct deturned out with the other ranch posits on my smart phone.

Wal-Mart always offers geldings. No one had used him or seemed to think about him an interesting cross section of again. Sam asked the boss if Americana at Christmas time; he could buy him but the man they must pay a fortune for said, “No, he's not for sale; you repair or replacement on all can have him as kind of a get those super duty Jazzy motorized carts. I mostly go to Walwell present.”

Jolly became his personal Mart for the entertainment horse and as the years went by value and to see how many he tried not to make too much buckets of loose change peoof a pet out of him, but it was ple can carry in a Jazzy with hard to resist the friendly little out it tipping over. I don’t even guy who had so unexpectedly dare go near the clothing secsaved his life. And today it tion but if the check out line was thirty years to the day. He is any indication, thongs are hadn't ridden Jolly in five years a hot item this year, I had no at least and the horse was grey- idea they made them so big, muzzled and slightly sway- some of them look like milibacked. He nickered when Sam tary parachutes, I try and not walked out of his house toward look.

Some environmentalist the corral. As Sam poured the grain and a mixture of “equine friends I know ask for less senior feed”----which he never packaging and more choices in his life thought he'd find of wines in a box, some ranchhimself buying----and Jolly ers and Howard want more started eating, he said, “Merry snow. All said they would Christmas, old boy. And thanks settle for new pick ups or a hot tub. Personally all I can dream again.” of is a loaf of Grand Ma Barbra’s home made bread and a

new pair of stretch jeans.

Raeola wished me a Merry Christmas, I told her that was the nicest thing she has said to me all year, she reminded me it was the only time she has seen me all year. I should do something about that next year, some of the best conversations I have ever had were with her.

It was Raeola’s simple statement of Merry Christmas that got me to thinking; I might be going about this Christmas thing all-wrong… A flash from my third time around taking statistics 101 reminded me that my little Christmas survey might be skewed, so instead of asking I began seeing and what I saw, was what the spirit of Christmas is all about. With my eyes wide open I began to see random acts of kindness everywhere I looked. What I learned was that our world is filled with them and for the most part healthy minded people willingly do them everyday.

It is the kind and simple things that mean the most in life and they shape the world around us in ways we sometimes don’t immediately understand. Like the ripple in the pond they radiate out and often encompass us like huge hug, to me that is what Christmas is all about.

But just in case my letter didn’t make it to the North Pole on time. All I really want for Christmas is for my two front teeth not to fall out.

Some of Nycole’s coconut Chex mix would be nice too, and one more battery for my GoPro camera, a new Phillips screw driver, some electrical tape, and most important of all, peace in my neighborhood.

(I figure if I start small just maybe it will spread.) Merry Christmas.

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OBITUARIES Steven E. Turner 1948 - 2015

SALT LAKE CITY - Steven Edwin Turner, age 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born April 2, 1948 in Salina, Utah, the oldest of three boys born to Willis Edwin and Luana B. Brinkerhoff Turner. He grew up in Loa, Utah and graduated from Wayne High School, Class of 1966.

Steven married Janet Lewis, July 8, 1967 in Granger, Utah. To this union were born two handsome sons: Treavor Edwin and Trent Lewis Turner.

Steven worked at Kennecott Copper for 20 years, and retired from Hill Air Force Base as a Control Tech after working for 30 years.

He is survived by his loving wife, Janet of West Jordan; sons: Treavor E. and Christine Turner of Salt Lake City; Trent and Kariena Turner of Columbus, Ohio; two grandchildren: Afton and Cohen, both of Columbus; a brother: Bruce Willis and Marie N. Turner of Richfield; sister-inlaw: Corinne P. Turner of Payson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father: Leonard Christensen; brother: James Kerry Turner; a sister-in-law: Karen L. Miller; nephews and niece: J.D. Turner, Dustin Turner and Kimberley Bagley.

Grave side services will be held Monday, December 28, 2015 at 12 Noon in the Redwood Memorial Estates Cemetery, 6500 South Redwood Road. Friends may call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home in Richfield, Saturday, December 26, 2015 from 5 to 6 P.M. or at the Redwood Memorial Estates Mortuary, Sunday, December 27, from 6 to 8 P.M. or Monday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 prior to the services.

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

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org/donatetoday On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

w Arrivals e N Hiett M. Ellett

was born at Sevier Valley Hospital on October 20, 2015 to Kayla and Brennan Ellett of Loa

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Security Title Company Of Garfield County No. 00021810 The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States at the time of sale, at the Front Door of the Garfield County Courthouse whose address is 55 S. Main, Panguitch UT 84759 in Garfield County, Utah on JANUARY 5, 2016 at 10:00 of said day, for the purpose of foreclosing a Trust Deed originally executed by as trustors, in favor of , covering real property located at 4753 N. Peak View Road, Panguitch, UT 84759 and more particularly described as: The North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 26, Township 33 South, Range 5 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian.

Excepting therefrom all oil, gas and/or other minerals in, on or under said land, together with the right of ingress and egress for the purpose of exploring and/or removing the same.

SUBJECT TO a right of way for a County Road, and incidental purposes as now exists.

Together with .50 acre feet of water in water right no. 611515 as on file with the Utah Division of Water rights.

The Current beneficiary of the Trust Deed is John Ellenburg and Peggy O. Ellenburg, as Trustees of the John Ellenburg and Peggy O. Ellenburg Trust dated September 12, 1990 and the record owners of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Default are Tola J. Meak and Sokunthear R. Meak.

The sale is subject to bankruptcy filing, payoff reinstatment or any other circumstances that would affect the validity of the sale. If any such circumstance exists, the sale shall be void, the successful bidders funds returned and the trustee and current beneficiary shall not be liable to the successful bidder for any damage.

This Notice of Trustee's Sale is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be sued for that purpose. Bidders must tender to the trustee a $5,000.00 deposit at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by 12:00 noon the day following the sale. The deposit must be in a form of a cashier's check or bank official check payable to Security Title Company.

The balance must in be in the form of a wire transfer, cashier's check, bank official check (credit union official checks are not accepted) or U.S. Postal money order payable to Security Title Company. Cash payments are not accepted. A Trustee's deed will be delivered to the successful bidder within three business days after receipt of the amount bid.

Dated: 12-1-15 Security Title Company of Garfield County, Trustee /s/ TRAVIS V. HATCH, President 15 No. Main StreetlPO Box 177 Panguitch, UT 84759 (435) 676-8808 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 10, 17 & 24, 2015

Town & County MEETING Board 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. Clerk: Roma Henrie, antimonytown@scinternet.net. 435-624-3488.

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 Thursday at 10am at the public safety building. City manager Jean Seiler, ajeansiler@gmail.com. 435-231-1603.

Cannonville - Cannonville Town Council meetings are 3rd Wednesdays at 7pm., canvtown@scinternet.net, 435-679-8784 Escalante - Escalante City office hours are Mon-Thurs 8-4, Fri 8-noon. Council meetings are 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7pm at the city council chambers. City recorder: Debbie Allen, escalant@scinternet.net, 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 Thursdays at 7pm at the Town Hall.

Clerk: Marie Jagger, henrievilletown@scinternet.net 435-6798581.

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 Thursdays 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 Wells, 435-542-3451.

Loa - Loa Town office hours are Mon-Thurs 10-5. Council meetings are 2nd Thursdays at 8 pm in Loa Town Hall. Agenda deadline: 2nd Tuesdays by noon. Clerk: Michelle Brian, 435836-2160.

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

NOTICE 2015 DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES

A list of 2015 Delinquent Property Taxes can be found on the Garfield County Website www.garfield.utah.gov or at the Office of the Garfield County Treasurer.

If you have questions, please contact the Garfield County Treasurer’s Office at 435-676-1109.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 24 & 31, 2015 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ESCALANTE CITY Escalante City will hold a public hearing to consider potential projects for which funding may be applied under the CDBG Small Cities Program for Program Year 2016. Suggestions for potential projects will be solicited, both verbally and in writing, from all interested parties. The expected amount of CDBG funds for this program year will be discussed along with the range of projects eligible under this program and a review of previously funded projects. The hearing will begin at 6:00 P.M. on January 5, 2016 and will be held at the Escalante City Council Chambers, located at 56 N. 100 W., Escalante, Utah. Further information can be obtained by contacting Stephanie Steed at 435826-4644. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify Stephanie Steed at the Escalante City Office located at 56 N. 100 W. Escalante, Utah at least three days prior to the hearing. Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1.888.346.3162.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 24, 2015 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Six County Association of Governments will hold a public hearing to consider potential projects for which funding may be applied under the CDBG Small Cities Program for Program Year 2017. Suggestions for potential projects will be solicited, both verbally and in writing, from all interested parties. The expected amount of CDBG funds for this program year will be discussed along with the range of projects eligible under this program and a review of previously funded projects. The hearing will begin at 10 A.M on January 6, 2016 and will be held at The Sevier County Administration Building, 250 North Main Street, Suite B20, Richfield, Utah 84701. Further information can be obtained by contacting Chelsea Bakaitis at 435-893-0714. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify Chelsea Bakaitis at Six County Association of Governments, 250 North Main Street, Suite B12, P.O. Box 820, Richfield, Utah 84701 at least three days prior to the hearing. Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1.888.346.3162.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 24, 2015 PUBLIC NOTICE BRYCE CANYON CITY In 2016, the Bryce Canyon City Town Council will hold their regular meetings on the First and Third Thursdays of the month at 10:00 AM at the Public Safety Building located at 70 West 100 North.

The Planning Commission will hold meetings as needed.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 24, 2015 PUBLIC NOTICE Escalante Outfitters State Liquor Store will be closed from January1, 2016 thru February 1, 2016. We will reopen on Tuesday February 2, 2016.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 24, 2015

Report: Oil and Gas Companies Stockpile Utah Public Land

SALT LAKE CITY - Utah has almost one million acres of public land tied up in suspended, unused leases to drill for oil and gas, according to a report released today by the Wilderness Society.

Researchers found that 3.25 million acres across the West are permitted for oil and gas but aren't being developed.

Nada Culver, senior director for agency policy with The Wilderness Society, says the Bureau of Land Management shouldn't be granting suspensions, sometimes for decades or more, without good reason.

"In Utah, we saw six leases suspended in September 1998, and the justification for that suspension ended in 2005," she relates. "The BLM never lifted the suspension.

Had they done that, these leases would have expired. And instead, they are part of ongoing suspensions due to litigation over the improper leases that were granted."

The report says this stockpiling of unused leases has cost taxpayers more than $80 million in lost rental fees alone - not to mention the royalties from potential production.

Culver says suspensions are supposed to be granted only for legitimate reasons, such as the need for environmental review or unavoidable permitting delays - not simply because the company failed to develop the property. —Utah News Connection

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Don't Let the Last-Minute Holiday Rush Crush Your Budget

December 24, 2015

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by nathanIel sIllIn

For all the planning we do during the holidays, the last couple of weeks before the big parties and family gatherings can trip up the best of budgets.

Perhaps what's needed is some last-minute tricks to keep overspending to a minimum. Here are a few ideas to get you through.

Track your spending. If you're close to the upper end of your budget and you're not quite sure what's happened, go through those receipts.

Maybe you and your partner or spouse are shopping independently, spending too much on gas, meals out or failing to coordinate on the items you need. Maybe the kids are adding items to their lists at the last minute. It's toughest to say no to kids, so see if there are adult gifts, decorating items or seasonal specialty food you really don't need to purchase.

In other words, if your budget is tight, identify the expenses you can alter and adjust your spending plans.

Don't ignore the cost of returns. Some retailers are strict about return policies on a host of items, which makes it doubly important to save all your receipts. If you're giving gift cards, make sure the recipient has the purchase receipt in case the card doesn't work. If you've bought items

online, make sure you keep critical return information and package return stickers in case you need them. However, take one additional step with shipped returns – see whether the seller is charging you more for their convenient shipping label option than shipping the item back locally in your own packaging. Finally, keep restocking fees in mind – some retailers charge in excess of 10 percent of the item's cost to accept a return, particularly for electronic and mechanical purchases that involve heavy packaging. Ultimately, the best time to check return policies is before you buy, but if you do have to return items, consolidate those trips to save time, gas and money.

"Piggyback" the purchases of others. If you have a large gift list for loved ones or family, be a nosy shopper.

Maybe your sister is finally giving her movie freak husband the room-sized flatscreen he's always wanted. Maybe your nieces and nephews are getting expensive dolls, toys or technology items that require clothes or software of some sort. If you are trying to cut your holiday budget, check in with loved ones to see if you can supplement these expensive gifts with accessories that might be easier on your budget

and appreciated just as much.

Pitching in for a couple of outfits for the expensive doll – rather than having to buy the expensive doll itself – saves you money, gives your loved ones a break on the subsequent purchases they'll need to make and the recipient gets more of what he or she wants. A winwin all around.

Watch out for theft. All the smart shopping in the world won't lessen the headaches from thieves who target your packages, personal and online data or the contents of your wallet. Fast-approaching holidays and busy schedules can leave us tired and distracted, so keep a close watch on potential risk for identity theft, (https://www.identitytheft. gov) package theft from cars, homes and apartment vestibules. If you take public transportation, use extra caution to keep your money, purchases and personal technology hidden from thieves.

Bottom line: Don't let the last, busy weeks of the holiday season knock you off budget or threaten your financial security in other ways.

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

Governor Kicks off New Year

by Honoring Leaders in Science and Tech

SALT LAKE CITY - Join Governor Gary R. Herbert on the winner’s podium at Rio Tinto Stadium as he presents the 2015 Governor’s Medals for Excellence in Science and Technology. Gov. Herbert, along with the Utah Science Technology and Research (USTAR) agency and the Governor’s Office for Economic Development (GOED), announced today the winners of this prestigious award.

The Governor’s Medals for Excellence in Science and Technology are awarded to residents and companies who have provided distinguished service or made significant contributions to Utah’s advanced scientific and technological knowledge, education and industry. The recipients will be honored at a gala event at Rio Tinto Stadium on Jan. 13.

“Access to science and technology resources statewide benefits not only the quality of STEM education for our students, but also the quality of life for Utahns,” Gov. Herbert said. “I am pleased to recognize these education and industry leaders, who have helped put Utah on the map in life science, engineering and information technology.”

Medals are awarded in the fields of academia, education and industry—plus two special recognitions. The 2015 recipients are: Academia: Dr. Noelle Cockett, executive vice president and provost, Utah State University. Dr. Cockett is a world leader in sheep genomics, a critical resource not only for the global agricultural economy, but also for human and veterinary medicine. She worked on the international team that sequenced the sheep genome, and she has developed and distributed resources used on a daily basis by sheep genomics researchers.

Dr. Joel Harris, professor of chemistry at the University of Utah. Dr. Harris is a pioneer behind many of today’s techniques for probing molecular structure at liquid and solid interfaces.

Education: Dr. Michelle

Baker, professor of biology at Utah State University. Dr. Baker leads iUtah, a collaborative project focused on understanding how to protect and use water resources to better meet the growing demands of urban, agricultural, industrial and recreational users.

Dr. Christine Hailey, dean of the Utah State University College of Engineering and a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering. Dr. Hailey is an advocate for graduate student programs and has been instrumental in increasing the participation of women in engineering at USU. Dr. Rich Brown, dean of the University of Utah College of Engineering. Dr. Brown has increased and improved the resources, facilities and performance of the college, while also developing a STEM outreach program that engages K-12 students.

Paul Hill, Utah State University extension professor to Washington County. Mr. Hill has brought nationally-recognized STEM education programs to Washington County.

Since 2011, more than 1,400 STEM projects have been completed by youth through the Washington County 4-H program.

Industry (individual): Susan Opp, executive vice president of L-3 Communications Systems West. Over the course of her tenure with L-3, Ms. Opp created a strategic vision and implementation plan that doubled the company’s business and increased L-3’s workforce by more than 2,000 people in six years.

Rich Linder, president and CEO of CoNextions Medical. Mr. Linder is an active supporter of the medical device and biotech community in Utah. He cofounded BioUtah, an independent trade association serving Utah’s life science industry, and is the outgoing chair of the association’s board of directors.

Industry (company): Nelson Laboratories, Inc., a leading provider of full, lifecycle microbiology testing services. A major employer in Utah’s life sciences industry,

the family-owned company has made generous contributions in support of classroom instruction, resources and time to build and grow STEM education throughout Utah.

Special Recognition: Dr. Sarah George, executive director of the Natural History Museum of Utah. In an innovative public-private partnership, Dr. George raised $103 million for the design and construction of the museum’s current home at Rio Tinto Center. Dr. George transformed community engagement with science, increasing museum visitors from 60,000 in 1992 to nearly 300,000 today. An additional 250,000 Utahns are served statewide through classroombased initiatives, traveling exhibits and outreach programs.

Dr. Tom Parks, vice president for research and president of the University of Utah Research Foundation.

Dr. Parks established the U of U’s interdepartmental graduate program in neuroscience, and he led the neurobiology and anatomy department to the No. 8 ranking for faculty scholarly productivity nationwide. Under Parks’ leadership, research at the University of Utah has flourished, growing from about $310 million in 2007 to $417 million in 2015.

He also founded the Brain Institute, which has transformed brain imaging research in the state and includes members from U of U, BYU, USU and Weber State.

The award ceremony will be held on Wednesday, January 13, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy.

Event sponsors include Ballet West, STEM Action Center, the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah), USTAR and GOED. Jennifer Napier-Pearce, reporter for the Salt Lake Tribune, will emcee the event.

The Governor’s Medal award program was initiated in 1987 and nominations are reviewed by an advisory panel before formally presenting winners to the Governor.

— Governor's Office of Economic Development

Mrs. Michelle Keefe's 1st & 2nd Grade class performs as Snowflake Angels in Elfis and the Frozen Princess.

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Mrs. Doneen Griffin's kindergarten class waits on stage for their role singing the Chipmunk Christmas Song in Elfis and the Frozen Princess.

ESCALANTE - Last Wednesday's production of "Elfis and the Frozen Princess" by Escalante Elementary to a packed high school auditorium had audiences hootin' and hollerin' with enthusiam for the colorful performance. The play was directed by Mrs. Marlene Stowe.

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