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Thursday, January 5, 2017

Issue # 1184

Results of the 2016 Escalante Christmas Bird Count

ESCALANTE - On 14 December, Escalante took part in the 117th Christmas Bird Count. There were a record 38 participants, including birders from Boulder, Cannonville, and even Cedar City. First-time Christmas counters among the Escalante residents were Bob and Lisa Hartman, Page Wizdam, the 5-person ERWP crew (Brad, Hannah, Alex, Tabitha, and Aaron), and Gus Waggoner, who is by far the youngest participant we’ve ever had.

Lack of snow cover gave us access to all areas of our 150 square-mile count area, both by car and by foot. As a group, we spent over 51 hours driving 235 miles and 23 hours walking 26 miles. Our 5 dedicated and several part-time feeder counters spent over 33 hours at their task. The Mosiers, Susan Nelson, Brigitte Delthony and Larry Vensel logged most of the feeder-watching time.

Due at least in part to the mild weather conditions prior to the count, birds had been scattered far and wide, not concentrated in favorable areas as they are in snowy years. Those of us who keep careful watch on our home feeders had noticed a paucity of both species and individuals for many weeks.

Fueled by Janalee’s and Jean’s scones and muffins, however, our hard-working count personnel managed to ferret out 3987 individual birds representing 67 species on count day. The record high number of CBC species recorded in our area is 75 (2014 and 2015); the highest number of CBC individuals so far recorded is 6111 (2012). Two species new to the count were seen this year: Sora Rail (thanks to Jeff Lauersdorf) and Swainson’s Hawk (thanks to the Robinsons

A Spotted Towhee strikes a pose for Deborah Savage as she takes a picture during the 2016 Escalante Christmas Bird Count. and Adam Grimshaw). Our (24), Redheads (17) and Gad- there were also 5 Ferruginous, cumulative count species list, walls (14), and a few Northern a single Rough-legged (thanks amassed since the 1998 season, Shovelers (7), Common Gold- to the Tolbert/Young/Bernardo/ eneyes (7), and Common Mer- Hall group), and the previouslynow stands at 123.

It was interesting that some gansers (7). A single Northern mentioned Swainson’s Hawk. species were represented by Pintail was spotted. There were Northern Harriers (4) were many fewer individuals than no rare ducks or grebes. Coot more numerous than usual they usually are on count day numbers (187) were down com- and, among the Accipiter-type and some by more. Among the pared to last year’s 800(!). Sora, Hawks, there were 4 Cooper’s, waterfowl (censused by the Lau- mentioned earlier, is a coot rela- one Sharp-shinned, and one ersdorf/Savage and Sorenson/ tive. The only shorebirds seen immature Goshawk. American Kestrels (4) were the only falcon Munthe groups), for example, were 3 Wilson’s Snipe.

There were no Merlins, spotted. There were 2 species of only 4 individual Canada Geese were seen, whereas they usually Prairie Falcons or Turkey Vul- owls seen: 1 Great-horned Owl occur in large flocks. Mallards, tures this year, but representa- (thanks to Susan Nelson) and 3 as always, were most numer- tives of all other raptor spe- Pygmy Owls.

In the woodpecker family, ous among the ducks (302), cies seen on previous counts but Ring-necked Ducks (180), made appearances. There were Northern Flickers (48) were less Green-winged Teal (92), Lesser 2 Bald and 8 Golden Eagles, numerous than they have been Scaups (60) and Ruddy Ducks all adult or nearly-adult birds. in some years, but Hairy and (60) were more numerous than Red-tailed Hawks (13) were, Bird Count in most years. There were decent as usual, the most numerous of Cont'd on page 2 numbers of American Wigeons the Buteo (“typical”) hawks, but

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today joined tribes, members of Congress, state and local officials, and local business and community leaders in applauding the President’s designation of the Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah and the Gold Butte National Monument in southeastern Nevada. Representing the best of America’s natural wonders, today’s designations complete what tribes, members of Congress, state and local officials, and local business and community leaders have sought for decades, but Congress failed to take action.

The new monuments protect approximately 1.64 million acres of existing federal land in two spectacular western landscapes – 1.35 million acres in Utah and nearly 300,000 acres in Nevada. Both areas contain land sacred to Native American tribes, important cultural sites, and fragile wildlife habitat. The monu-

ment designations maintain currently authorized uses of the land that do not harm the resources protected by the monument, including tribal access and traditional collection of plants and firewood, off-highway vehicle recreation, hunting and fishing and authorized grazing. The monument designation also does not affect valid existing rights for oil, gas, and mining operations, military training operations, and utility corridors.

“The rock art, ancient dwellings, and ceremonial sites concealed within these breathtaking landscapes help tell the story of people who have stewarded these lands for hundreds of generations,” said Secretary Jewell. “Today’s action builds on an extraordinary effort from tribes, local communities, and members of Congress to ensure that these treasures are protected for generations to come, so that tribes may continue to use and care for these lands, and all may have an opportunity to enjoy their beauty and learn from their rich cultural history.”

Deborah Savage

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Calf Creek Improvements KANAB - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM), has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) to evaluate the environmental effects of the BLM proposal to make improvements to the Calf Creek Recreation Area. The recreation area is located along Highway 12 between Escalante and Boulder, Utah in Garfield County. The project area is approximately 20 acres, includes the Calf Creek Campground and Day Use Area, as well as the Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhead. This developed portion of the Calf Creek Recreation Area is the most visited site on GSENM. The EA includes two action alternatives for consideration that include the following improvements: increasing parking and camping capacity, moving the day use area and constructing new shade shelters, repairing the suspension bridge, replacing the low-water crossing with open-bottom box culverts, replacing the toilets, improving access to the water play area, and installing tent pads in all campsites. During construc-

tion that could begin as early as fall 2017, the recreation area could be closed to the public for overnight and day use activities, including hiking the Lower Calf Creek Falls Trail, potentially for several weeks at a time when the ground is not frozen during fall and winter months (September through March) to prevent impacts to migratory birds and the hummingbird monitoring study.

When it is possible for the public to safely access the site during construction, it would be allowed.

BLM has released the EA for a 35-day public comment period ending on February 1, 2017.

The EA describes the affected environment and discusses potential impacts of the project on the human environment.

A copy of the EA (DOI_ BLM-UT-0300-2015-0040-EA) is available on the BLM project website ePlanning, https://eplanning.blm.gov/epl-front-office/ eplanning/nepa/nepa_register. do Select “NEPA” for Type of Project and then select the “Text Calf Creek

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Conservationists Urge Trump to Remove Walls for Wildlife

Secretaries Jewell, Vilsack Applaud President’s Designation of New National Monuments

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

THURS. DECEMBER 29 - WED. JANUARY 4

THE WEATHER OUTSIDE COULD BE FRIGHTFUL. There are some flurries expected on Monday & Tuesday. The weekend will be cloudy with a chance of rain or snow on Sunday. Highs for the week in the low 40s and high 30s, lows around the single digits on Friday, rest of the week lows, in the teens. Windy on Monday!

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The White Canyon is home to the one of the largest and most complex canyon systems on the Colorado Plateau.

“Utahns of all creeds are rightfully proud of the spectacular Bears Ears landscape, treasuring the opportunity to recreate, hunt, ranch and engage in their traditional cultural and spiritual practices.

Rather than closing off opportunities to continue those uses, today’s announcement

is a recognition that those activities can continue, and the natural and cultural resources the communities prize are worthy of permanent protection to be shared with all Americans,” said Secretary Monument

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Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.

—Carrie Fisher

The protected Sage Grouse in flight.

SALT LAKE CITY - As list after a conservation stratthe Obama administration pre- egy was forged between private pares to hand over the reins to landowners, 11 states and the President-elect Donald Trump, federal government. The plan the Endangered Species Coali- has ruffled feathers in some red tion has produced a a Top 10 states, and Congress has introlist of at-risk species in need of duced measures that would alprotections. The greater sage- low governors to override progrouse, the centerpiece of an on- tections.

The coalition also is urggoing federal effort to conserve more than 60 million acres of ing the Trump administration to build no new walls along the western lands, made the list.

Hailey Hawkins, the South- U.S./Mexico border, which it ern Rockies field representative said would threaten the jaguar for the coalition, said the iconic and other species, and to replace bird's populations have declined existing metal walls with barriby 97 percent because of clear- ers that allow wildlife to pass. cutting and oil and gas develop- Hawkins said jaguars used to roam across the U.S., but only ment.

"We are asking the next six are known to have lived in administration to vigorously Arizona and New Mexico since oppose any Congressional at- the mid-1990s.

"You know, our wildlife is tempts to discard the federal conservation plans," she said. part of the public trust, meaning "More than 350 dependent spe- they 'belong' to all of us, and I cies will also suffer if the grouse don't see anything more American than protecting that," she isn't strongly protected."

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife added.

—Eric Galatas, Utah News Service decided not to put the Connection bird on the endangered species ALL content for THE WAYNE & GARFIELD COUNTY INSIDER must be submitted on FRIDAY BEFORE NOON to be included in the following Thursday edition of the paper.

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USDA Provides New Cost Share Opportunities for Organic Producers and Handlers

Calf Creek

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Search” tab. A hardcopy of the EA may be obtained by contacting Allysia Angus at the email address or number provided below or by visiting the GSENM Headquarters Office located at, 669 South Hwy 89A, Kanab, UT. Comments can be emailed to blm_ut_gs_comments@blm. gov please include "Calf Creek Recreation Area" in the subject line. Written comments can be sent to: Allysia Angus, Bureau of Land Management, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, P.O. Box 225, Escalante, Utah 84276; by fax; (435) 826-5650.

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Downy Woodpeckers, at 5 each, were more numerous than usual.

Little bark-gleaning birds were found in greater numbers than in most years. These include Chickadees (21), Juniper Titmouse (19), and White-breasted Nuthatches (8). There were no Red-breasted or Pygmy Nuthatches this year, but 2 flocks of Bushtits totaling 20 individuals were seen. Last year there were no wrens of any species. This year, there were 1 Rock Wren and 9 (!) Canyon Wrens; 8 of those were thanks to the McDermott/McDevitt team, who also hiked the most miles.

In some years, we’ve counted hundreds of Northern Ravens and/or American Crows, but this year only 50 and 8 were seen, respectively. Black-billed Magpies, however, seemed to be everywhere (136). Two big flocks of Pinyon Jays (186) were counted, as were 53 Scrub Jays.

There were also 3 Steller’s Jays and 6 Clark’s Nutcrackers.

Thrushes were variable in number. There were many fewer American Robins (259) in the area than in some years.

There were 32 Mountain Bluebirds, but no Western Bluebirds, and 13 Townsend’s Solitaires, more than usual. Three Rubycrowned Kinglets were found.

In the blackbird family, a record 380 Red-winged Blackbirds were counted but not a single Brewer’s Blackbird. There were also 21 Western Meadowlarks.

Only a small variety of sparrows was seen. The 7 Spotted Towhees, 3 Sage Sparrows (thanks to the Reiser/Hartman team), and 12 Song Sparrows were more than are usually counted, but White-crowned Sparrows (217) and Dark-eyed Juncos (230) were far less numerous than in most years. Finch numbers were also down in some cases. There were 7 House Finches, 102 American Goldfinches, and only 3 Pine Siskins, which is most unusual. No Evening Grosbeaks appeared.

Among other species, a

located in almost every rural county in the country.”

USDA is making changes to increase participation in the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program (NOCCSP) and the Agricultural Management Assistance Organic Certification Cost Share Program, and at the same time provide more opportunities for organic producers to access other USDA programs, such as disaster protection and loans for farms, facilities and marketing. Producers can also access information on nonfederal agricultural resources, and get referrals to local experts, including organic agriculture, through USDA’s Bridges to Opportunity service at the local FSA office.

Historically, many state departments of agriculture have obtained grants to disburse reimbursements to those producers and handlers quali-

fying for cost share assistance.

FSA will continue to partner with states to administer the programs. For states that want to continue to directly administer the programs, applications will be due Feb. 17, 2017.

“The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and the National Organic Program look forward to this exciting opportunity to leverage the Farm Service Agency’s rural footprint to reach more organic producers and handlers,” said AMS Administrator Elanor Starmer. “At the same time it is important to recognize and continue the valuable partnerships with states that remain at the core of the program.”

Eligible producers include any certified producers or handlers who have paid organic or transitional certification fees to a USDAaccredited certifying agent.

Application fees, inspection costs, fees related to equivalency agreement/ arrangement requirements, travel/per diem for inspectors, user fees, sales assessments and postage are all eligible for a cost share reimbursement from USDA. Once certified, producers and handlers are eligible to receive reimbursement for up to 75 percent of certification costs each year up to a maximum of $750 per certification scope—crops, livestock, wild crops and handling. Today’s announcement also adds transitional certification and state organic program fees as additional scopes.

To learn more about organic certification cost share, please visit www.fsa.usda. gov/organic or contact a local FSA office by visiting http:// offices.usda.gov.

—U. S. Dept. of Agriculture

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

While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to InSIDer do so. All submissions Children play at the base of Calf Creek Falls. from organizations or spection in their entirety. tact Allysia Angus, GSENM businesses, and from individuThe public’s interest in the Landscape Architect at aangus@ als identifying themselves as management of public lands is blm.gov or 435-826-5615. representatives or officials of appreciated and encouraged. If —Bureau of organizations or businesses, will you have any questions or need Land Management be made available for public in- further information, please conCrissal Thrasher found by the Angus/Cox/Mcelaney/Wizdam team is only the third ever seen on our count. There were 192 Turkeys, more than last year’s 74; Marion Casse’ had to fend off the male Wild Turkeys interested in her domestics. Loggerhead Shrikes (8) were more numerous than usual, and there were 76 Cedar Waxwings. No Horned Larks appeared, and there were minimal Say’s Phoebes. One “mystery bird” seen by the Saunto/Wren team remains unidentified.

Numbers of introduced (“pest”) birds remain distressingly high. These included 158 Collared Doves (but no native Mourning Doves), 423 European Starlings, and 157 House Sparrows, about the same number as last year.

A couple of notes of taxonomic (classification) interest.

DNA work done on birds in the last few decades has resulted in some surprises with regard to

relationships among and within various bird families. One of the biggest is that falcons (the kestrels mentioned above, merlins, peregrines, etc.) apparently are more closely related to the parrot/parakeet family than they are to other birds of prey, with which they were traditionally grouped.

I know from experience that a parakeet flashing overhead in the tropics can easily be mistaken for a falcon, but the similarities go much deeper. Within families, our understanding of relationships can be refined through the study of plumage, behavior and voice, as well as DNA. Recently, such studies resulted in the splitting of Western Scrub Jay into 2 species. The one in our area is now called “Woodhouse’s Scrub Jay”, as distinct from “California Scrub Jay”, which looks and behaves differently.

As they have for several years now, the Waggoner family generously welcomed us to The Outfitters at the end of the day,

where we enjoyed a feast provided by them and a number of count participants. We swapped tales of the day and prizes were handed out, many for no particular reason. Newcomers said they enjoyed themselves and plan to participate again next year. “You didn’t tell me it was going to be fun!”, declared one. We’ll hope to see even more new faces next December, but if you can’t wait that long to join in the fun, the Bryce Canyon Christmas Count, the last this season in our general area, will take place on 5 January.

Many thanks to all those who contribute to the success of the Escalante Christmas Bird Count, especially the Citizen Scientists out there in the field and at their feeders. Thanks also to the BLM and other agencies, associated groups, and individuals (especially Allysia Angus and Shannon Holt) who support our efforts in numerous ways.

—Kathleen Munthe, Compiler

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that starting March 20, 2017, organic producers and handlers will be able to visit over 2,100 USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices to apply for federal reimbursement to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining organic or transitional certification.

“USDA reimburses organic producers up to 75 percent of the cost of organic certification, but only about half of the nation’s organic operations currently participate in the program,” said FSA Administrator Val Dolcini. “Starting March 20, USDA will provide a uniform, streamlined process for organic producers and handlers to apply for organic cost share assistance either by mail or in person at USDA offices

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International College Students to Transform Glen Canyon PAGE, AZ - On Jan. 10, more than 200 college students representing 13 countries will revitalize one of the most important historic sites on the Colorado River as part of an education and servicebased collaboration between the U.S. Department of State’s Community College Initiative Program and the National Park Service.

The U.S. Department of State’s CCI Program is an international exchange program, administered by Northern Virginia Community College on behalf of the Community College Consortium, that provides participants with a one-year, non-degree academic program in workforce development fields at a U.S. community college. The CCI Program recruits participants

from underserved and unrepresented communities, particularly women. Since 2007, the CCI Program has hosted more than 2,800 participants from 21 countries.

To celebrate the Community College Initiative Program’s ten-year anniversary, and commemorate 100 years of the U.S. National Park Service, this year’s 211 students and 22 staff will work together in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area to revive a historic orchard as a service learning event. The theme of the event is “Sowing Seeds of Good Intentions for the Future.”

The historic orchard is located at Lonely Dell Ranch in the Lees Ferry Historic District, which is an integral part of the history of the earliest Euro-Americans settling along

the Colorado River. Lees Ferry was established in the 1872 as the only viable crossing of the Colorado River for hundreds of miles.

Lees Ferry was used by early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and other pioneers until 1928. A homestead at the mouth of the Paria Canyon, called Lonely Dell, still stands as a testament to the lives of ferry operators and their families. The Lonely Dell orchard is watered by irrigation systems that were established in the 1880s, and is maintained by the National Park Service as part of the cultural landscape that contributes to the experience of history that people receive when visiting the Lees Ferry Historic District.

Today, the orchard at

Lonely Dell continues to bear fruit and provide shade for visitors to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The orchard stands in stark contrast to the harsh desert landscape and reminds visitors what is possible when groups of people work together to seek creative solutions to life’s challenging problems. The participants in the Community College Initiative Program will plant new trees in the orchard to replace trees that have died, prune and maintain healthy trees, and work on irrigation systems from three different historic time periods to keep the orchard green and lush for future visitors, many of whom are direct descendants of the original pioneers who established Lonely Dell.

—National Park Service

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Vilsack. “As we move forward with planning for monument implementation, the deep knowledge of the tribal community as well as ranchers, recreationists, archeologists and local community citizens will be heard.”

The 1.35 million-acre Bears Ears National Monument protects one of the richest cultural landscapes in the United States, with thousands of archaeological sites and areas of spiritual significance. These lands are sacred to many Native American tribes today who use them for ceremonies, collecting medicinal and edible plants, and gathering materials for crafting baskets and footwear. To ensure that management decisions affecting the monument reflect tribal expertise and traditional and historical knowledge, the Presidential proclamation establishes a Bears Ears Commission, comprised of tribal representatives, to provide guidance and recommendations on management of the monument.

Congressmen Rob Bishop and Jason Chaffetz’s Utah Public Lands Initiative (H.R. 5780) proposed to conserve 1.39 million acres (1.28 million Federal acres) in mostly the same area as the Bears Ears National Monument by designating two new National Conservation Areas and a Wilderness, which would prohibit future mining and oil and gas activities in these areas. Their legislation also proposed a Tribal Commission to help inform management of the area and created additional opportunities for interested stakeholders to offer input, similar to what today’s action has established. These designations build on the framework developed by the Congressmen to both protect and allow for continued use and enjoyment of the area by residents and visitors.

“President Obama has been consistent in his commitment to work with Tribal governments, and this historic designation builds on his legacy,” said Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye. “We are particularly pleased that the designation affirms tribal sovereignty and provides a collaborative role for Tribes to work with the federal government in maintaining the land. Because Tribes will help manage this land, it reaffirms President Obama’s fundamental commitment to human rights and equity in voice. Furthermore, while

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Questar Gas Reminds Customers to Keep Snow From Blocking Vents and Covering Meters SALT LAKE CITY ― To ensure the safe and efficient operation of natural gas equipment, Questar Gas reminds customers to keep snow from burying exhaust and intake vents, and from piling up on natural gas meters.

Natural gas appliances such as furnaces and water heaters vent combustion byproducts to the outside, and many of these appliances also get their combustion air from the outside. Some intake and exhaust vents are on the roof, but many are near ground level. Regardless, it’s important these vents are completely unobstructed by ice or snow.

Clear vents will keep pilot lights burning and will allow appliances to operate safely and efficiently.

The company also advises customers to be careful when shoveling snow off driveways, sidewalks or roofs to avoid

burying and possibly damaging natural gas meters. Piling snow onto the meter can damage it and/or cover the regulator vent, causing the meter to malfunction. Significant accumulation of snow on the meter should be carefully cleared away to ensure proper operation. Customers are responsible for protecting the gas meter.

Also, customers should not store or lean metal objects such as wheelbarrows, ladders, trash cans, bicycles and/or gardening tools. When metal objects come in contact with the meter, it interferes with the system that protects the meter and associated piping from corrosion.

Keeping meters free from snow and other obstacles also allows for easy access to the shut-off valve in the event of an emergency.

—Questar Gas

Livestock Slaughter Report November 2016 CourteSy bearS earS Inter-trIbal CoalItIon

A view of South Eastern Utah's iconic Bear's Ears formation after which the monument has been named. the land will be protected, by the Bears Ears Inter-Trib- rafting, mountain biking, and our local Utah-based tribal al Coalition made up of the off-highway vehicle recremembers will continue to Hopi Nation, Navajo Nation, ation – activities that will have access to the land for Ute Indian Tribe of the Uin- continue to be a source of gathering ceremonial herbs. tah Ouray, Ute Mountain Ute economic growth for southThe land has always been a Tribe, and Zuni Tribe. Nu- eastern Utah. place of sacredness and for- merous tribes with ties to the The proclamation also titude for our people. Now it region, including the above directs the Secretary of the will be preserved for all fu- tribes, have passed resolu- Interior to explore within 30 ture generations." tions and sent letters in sup- days a land exchange with Begaye further said, port of a national monument the State of Utah, which “We appreciate the great ef- designation. would transfer Utah School fort and everyone involved, The area’s tradition of and Institutional Trust Lands including the Utah Con- ranching, which dates back Administration land within gressional delegation who to the late 1800s, will contin- the Bears Ears boundary in worked very hard on a paral- ue. Grazing permits and leas- exchange for Bureau of Land lel proposal. It is heartening es will continue to be issued Management land outside of to know our friends from the by the BLM and the USFS. the boundary. The DepartUtah delegation care deeply In July, Interior Secre- ment of the Interior’s Bureau about conserving this irre- tary Sally Jewell, Agriculture of Land Management (BLM) placeable land. We look for- Under Secretary for Natural and the Department of Agward to working with them Resources and Environment riculture’s Forest Service and all our elected represen- Robert Bonnie, and other se- (USFS) will jointly manage tatives in Congress on our nior Administration officials Bears Ears National Monuconstituents' shared priori- visited Bears Ears along with ment. In doing so, both agenties.” staff from Governor Her- cies will jointly prepare a Abundant rock art, an- bert’s office and Utah Con- management plan developed cient cliff dwellings, cer- gressional delegation staff, with maximum public inemonial kivas, and countless and attended a public meet- volvement, including tribal, other artifacts provide an ing where the majority of an local and State governments, extraordinary archaeological overflow crowd encouraged permit holders, other stakeand cultural record surround- permanent protection for this holders and other federal ed by a dramatic backdrop iconic landscape. Input from land management agencies in of deep sandstone canyons, individuals and groups who the local area, including the desert mesas, and forested raised concerns at the meet- National Park Service. highlands and the monu- ing were also considered “The Bears Ears Nationment’s namesake twin buttes. in the terms outlined in the al Monument is an incredFor these reasons, the Bears proclamation. Other national ible resource for the people Ears area has been proposed monument supporters include of Utah,” said U.S. Forest for protection by members of elected officials in Utah, na- Service Chief Tom Tidwell.

Congress, Secretaries of the tional and local conservation “The Forest Service is honInterior, state and tribal lead- groups, archaeologists, and ored to work with the local ers, and local conservation- faith-based organizations. communities and tribes to ists for at least 80 years. Na- Recreationists strongly sup- manage these lands for the tive American tribes whose port the monument, which public's enjoyment and preancestral lands include the will protect the area’s world- serving them for future genBears Ears area advocated class rock climbing, hunting, erations.” for permanent protection, led backpacking, whitewater —U.S. Department of the Interior

SALT LAKE CITY Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.50 billion pounds in November, up 11 percent from the 4.04 billion pounds produced in November 2015.

Beef production, at 2.24 billion pounds, was 16 percent above the previous year.

Cattle slaughter totaled 2.67 million head, up 16 percent from November 2015. The average live weight was down 8 pounds from the previous year, at 1,384 pounds.

Veal production totaled 6.7 million pounds, 5 percent below November a year ago.

Calf slaughter totaled 47,300 head, up 22 percent from November 2015. The average live weight was down 67 pounds from last year, at 243 pounds.

Pork production totaled 2.24 billion pounds, up 8 percent from the previous year.

Hog slaughter totaled 10.6 million head, up 9 percent from November 2015. The average live weight was down 2 pounds from the previous year, at 283 pounds.

Lamb and mutton production, at 12.1 million pounds, was up 3 percent from November 2015. Sheep slaughter totaled 184,900 head, 2 percent above last year. The average live weight was 131 pounds, up 1 pound from November a year ago.

January to October 2016 commercial red meat production was 46.0 billion pounds, up 4 percent from 2015.

Accumulated beef production was up 6 percent from last year, veal was down 8 percent, pork was up 2 percent from last year, and lamb and mutton production was down slightly.

—U. S. Dept. of Agriculture

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How Classrooms are Changing to Better Teach 'STEAM' Subjects SOUTHERN UTAH The U.S. may be short as many as three million highskilled workers by 2018, according to National Math + Science Initiative predictions. In response, more educators and schools are embracing the idea that today’s curriculum must include Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), in order to adequately prepare children for the future.

With this shift comes the need for new educational tools. Here are three big ways that classrooms are changing to keep up with this year’s curriculum.

Cohesive Lesson Plans You may remember shuffling from one class to another during your school days, learning subjects in a siloed style. After you graduated, you probably realized that’s not how the real world works. Luckily, schools that are focused on STEAM-related subjects appreciate this fact and, as a result, many teachers today are synthesizing the principles of multiple subjects at once for greater cohesion.

From art projects that incorporate math concepts to science projects that require an artistic hand, students today can expect their teachers to use games, hands-on learning stations and interactive digital technology to go beyond recitation in order to invent, cre-

ate and discover.

Projecting the Future Today’s teachers are saying goodbye to the old school projectors you may remember from your own childhood, and with good reason. New projectors are designed to bring lesson plans to life within seconds.

For example, Casio’s line of Ultra Short Throw projectors offers teachers the ability to present interactive multimedia content directly from a mobile device, USB stick, laptop or even the internal memory of the machine itself. Plus, no time is lost in getting the lesson set up once the bell rings, as an image can be displayed at full brightness in a matter of seconds.

The icing on the cake is that these new projectors are environmentallyfriendly and can be easy on a school’s budget, reducing power consumption by up to 40 percent and offering an operating life of 20,000 hours. Savvy schools can use the saved money on other STEAM-related programming needs.

Add it Up Math class is more important than ever, and students and teachers are gearing up accordingly with up-to-date graphing calculators that can enhance understanding of mathematic principles. New calculators, such as the PRIZM fx-CG10 from Casio, are allowing

students to create their own graphs over pictures of reallife scenes to better understand the functions from the graphs. Additionally, today’s calculators feature color LCD with a full textbook-style display to make classroom learning, as well as homework, easier to digest. To learn more, visit Casio.com.

As the world changes, so does the classroom. New tools are helping educators prepare students for tomorrow and for challenges solvable by better STEAM knowledge.

—State Point

January 5, 2017

Schools & Sports PHS Sports Sidelines

by MaCk oettIng

Off to a Running Start!

The Bobcats are off to a running start at the second half of the winter season.

The Wrestlers started off the week with the Best in the State match up at UVU last Tuesday. Jonah Schoppe, Kaden Beckstead, Kellen Mooney and Kelton Cropper all were chosen to take part in this meet, that matches up the best wrestlers in the state. This is a tough week for the Cats, Jan. 4th @ Gunnison Tournament, Jan 5th South Sevier here and the Milford Tournament. on the 7th. That schedule should either kill them or really toughen them up.

The Lady Cats are off to Wayne on Jan. 4th and the Badgers are really tough this year. Tomorrow night the 6th the Ladies will be entertaining the Parowan Rams. They have a couple of road games next week on the 10th it is Escalante and on the 12th it will be at Bryce Valley. When Bryce Valley played here the whole town of Tropic was here, this will be a good game to watch so mark your calendar.

The Boys Bob Cat team will be traveling also down to Water Canyon on the 5th and they too will have a game with the Parowan Rams on Saturday night the 7th. Mark your calendar for the 11th the Piute Thunderbirds will be in town. The Cats will be down at Valley on the 13th.

High School sports are what is happing in town for January and February, get out and cheer for the Bob Cats.

Consider Mentoring a Child in 2017 to Build Better Communities WAYNE & GARFIELD COUNTIES - If you have surplus of time, patience and dedication, consider mentoring a child. January, which is National Mentoring Month, is an ideal time of year to look into mentoring opportunities.

While many young people have positive role models at home, school or in their communities, others are not so fortunate and need basic adult guidance and encouragement.

Others may have great role models, but lack a mentor who shares their specific skills or interests.

Remember, there are many programs out there with different levels of commitment. So even if you only have limited time to offer, there is likely an opportunity that would work for your schedule. To learn more, visit Mentoring.org.

This January, consider how you can best use your talents and time to encourage a child to succeed.

Garfield County Mentoring 4-H, Phone: 435-676-1113 Wayne County Mentoring 4-H, Phone 435-836-1312 — SPM Wire

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Wills, Trusts, and More

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Unequal Business Asset Distribution Among Children

Captain!

by Jeffery J. MCkenna

What if your business represents the majority of your estate, but you do not wish your business assets to be distributed equally among your children? There is an alternative to accomplish your objective.

You can create additional liquid assets in your estate at the time of your death which could be used to equalize the assets of the children who are outside the business, with those assets of a child who will inherit your business.

This strategy is accomplished through the use of life insurance held in a trust.

The life insurance proceeds are first used to equalize the assets to the three children, and any additional funds can be utilized to pay any

death settlement costs, estate taxes, or other expenses.

Often the best vehicle to own and distribute the life insurance proceeds is an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust, which would hold the insurance death benefits outside of the estate (free of estate tax). This strategy avoids potential family conflicts which might occur if business assets must be divided equally among the children or even sold to equalize the inheritance to the children. Either strategy could dilute your chosen child's ownership to the point where he or she could not function adequately as the majority leader of the business.

Since most small businesses are not liquid and not

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.

Spaghetti, bread sticks, green salad, pineapple, rice krispie treat

Wed.

Tomato soup, tuna melt, relish tray, pears, cheesecake

Thurs.

Country style ribs, yummy potatoes, roll, carrots, pineapple, chocolate cake

Jan. 10th Jan. 11th Jan. 12th

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

BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Jan 10th WED Jan. 11th

Biscuits & gravy, sausage, cnty fried potatoes, tomatoes mandarin oranges, pineapple muffin

THURS Jan. 12th

Sweet & sour pork, corn, tropical fruit, lemon cake

easily marketed, a forced sale could be financially disastrous and foil your goal of having one child continue the business. The additional influx of liquidity from your Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust, at the exact time it will be needed, can accomplish your objectives.

WITH A SATELLITE OFFICE NOW IN PANGUITCH. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead.

He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 628-1711 or email

Flying into a military airfield, my co-pilot and I reviewed our flight plan for the trip back to the USS Enterprise. We were to pick up a Navy captain, and experience had taught me that even seasoned vets turn white-knuckled during carrier landings.

Once the captain was strapped in, I turned around to welcome him aboard. "Sir," I asked, "will this be your first carrier landing?"

Looking at me with disdain, he opened his inflatable vest to display gold wings above five rows of ribbons.

"Son," he said, "I have over 500 carrier landings in jet fighters."

"That's good to hear," my co-pilot said, winking at me, "because this will be our first."

Punishment

Without geometry life would be pointless.

Today's Thought

I dream of a better tomorrow where chickens can cross the road and not have their motives questioned.

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

Chicken noodle soup, mashed potatoes, mixed fruit, apple crisp

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.

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. Jan. 10th Wed. Jan.11th Thurs. Jan. 12th

Cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato, onion, potato salad, fruit, peanut butter cookies

Spaghetti w/ meat sauce, green beans, green salad, garlic toast, pears, pineapple inverted cake,

Orange chicken, rice, egg roll, mandarin oranges, sugar cookie

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.

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Hey you!

After many interruptions from her young son, a woman trying to choose a greeting card tried to get a moment to finalize her selection.

She said, "I do not want to hear the word 'Mom' for five minutes."

Seconds later, the boy tugged her skirt and said, "Excuse me, lady."

A Jump

Our five-year-old granddaughter launched herself off the end of neighbor's porch.

This resulted in a split forehead, a fractured left arm and bruises on her stomach and both of her knees.

After returning from the hospital emergency room, her mom asked her what she had learned about jumping off porches.

"I can't do it again," she replied, "until the cast comes off."

Smoochy

John brought his new colleague, Peter, home for dinner.

As they arrived at the door his wife rushed up, threw her arms around John and kissed him passionately.

"My goodness", said Peter, "and how long have you been married?"

"22 years", replied John.

"You must have a fantastic marriage if your wife greets you like that after all those years."

"Don't be fooled! She only does it to make the dog jealous."

Growzed Up

"Dad, I want to be a clown when I grow up."

Dad: "Well choose one honey, you can't do both".

AG MARKET NEWS Salt Lake City, Utah December 23, 2016 USDA-Utah Dept of Ag Market News Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday December 23, 2016 Receipts: 2,613. Last Week: n/a. Last Year: 1,832. Feeder Steers: steady to slightly higher. Feeder Heifers: mostly higher. Holstein Steers: scarce. Slaughter Cows: higher.

Slaughter Bulls: steady.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2;-200-250 lbs pkg 170.00; 250-300lbs scarce; 300-350 lbs 157.05-170.00; 350-400 lbs 153.50-161.00; 400-450lbs 147.00-157.00; 450500 pkg 153.75; 500-550 lbs 145.00-153.00; 550-600lbs 140.00-146.50; 600-650 lbs 125.00-141.00; 650-700 lbs 120.00-130.00; 700-750 lbs 122.00-132.00; 750-800 lbs 128.25-130.00; 800-850 lbs pkg 127.50; 850-900 lbs scarce; 900-950 lbs scarce; 950-1000 lbs 106.00-120.00.

Holstein Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: n/q; 200300 lbs pkg 81.00 300-500 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 scarce; 250-300lbs pkg 175.00; 300-350 lbs 135.00-142.50; 350-400 lbs 132.50-142.50; 400-450 lbs 130.00-145.00; 450-500 lbs 132.00-139.00; 500-550 lbs 123.00-133.50; 550-600 lbs 122.50-128.50; 600-650 lbs 125.50-128.00; 650-700 lbs 120.00-126.75; 700-750 lbs 113.00-126.50; 750-800 lbs 118.75-125.00; 800-850 lbs pkg 114.50; 850-900 lbs scarce; 900-950 lbs scarce; 950-1000 lbs 108.00-113.50. Heiferettes: 70.00-92.50.

Stock Cows: scarce.

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 47.00-53.50, high dressing to 55.50; Breaking 75-80 Lean: 54.50-63.25, High Dressing to 64.50; Commercial: scarce; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 33.00-43.00.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade: 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-1800 lbs 68.25-73.00; Yield Grade 2: 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-1800 lbs pkg 62.50; Feeder Bulls: 630-850 lbs 95.00-126.00.

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

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O bituaries Dawn T. Mangum 1920 - 2017

LYMAN/BOUNTIFUL - We know that our Mom, Hazel Dawn Turner Mangum, was grateful and excited to return to Heavenly Father and her husband, Claud Darwin Mangum, who predeceased her by seven years. Her joyful day came in her own home in Bountiful, Utah on Sunday, the 1st of January 2017, after 96 years of serving and loving others. She dearly loved her parents, James Collier Turner and Hazel May Oldroyd Turner and was proud of her pioneer heritage.

Dawn loved Lyman and all of Wayne County, Utah where she was born on 26 April 1920, the second of eight children. She was raised in Lyman during the depression and she never forgot the lessons of frugality learned at that time. She and Claud were married on the 18th of June 1941 in the Manti Temple.

All Mom ever wanted was to live a quiet existence in Wayne County, but her marriage and circumstances would change everything.

Dad joined the Army in 1941, then after the War he and Mom lived in Logan while Dad attended college. After Dad graduated from college and Mom graduated from the LDS Institute it was back to Wayne County where Dad taught Seminary for five years. Claud was recalled by the Army in 1951, and they decided to make a career of military service.

They lived in Virginia, Germany, Texas, Washington, D.C., Utah, Hawaii, Pennsylvania and Kentucky. When Dad retired as a full Colonel they settled in Bountiful, Utah, but left once again to serve two years as missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in Uruguay, were soon transferred to Argentina, and then Dad was called as a Regional Representative (Area Authority) for five regions in Argentina. When they were released, they came back to Bountiful for a short period before they were called to serve in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where Dad was the Mission President.

Finally Dawn was able to return to her Bountiful home. She loved her home, good neighbors, and being closer to family.

Dawn did exquisite handwork making lovely crocheted and tatted items, arts she learned from her mother and grandmother.

She also pieced and then hand quilted beautiful quilts for each of her 14 granddaughters. Dawn served her Church in many capacities including being Relief Society President at Fort Hood, Texas; Fairfax, Virginia; Carlisle, Pennsylvania; Clarksville, Tennessee; and at the North Canyon Care Center in Bountiful; as well as serving as Stake Relief Society President in Hawaii.

Dawn is survived by her four children, Claudine (Wayne) Cable of Bountiful, Richard (Carole) Mangum of Prescott, Arizona, Shawna (Jack, deceased) Brooks of Bountiful and D. Karl Mangum of Vernal, Utah as well as her sister, Claudia King, a brother-inlaw, Meeks Morrell, and BetteLou Turner, a sister-in-law. She has 22 grandchildren, 80 great-grandchildren and seven great-greatgrandchildren. She especially loved little babies.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Brother Carl Rasmussen who has served Mom and Dad as their Home Teacher for many, many years. He always went far above and beyond what was required and we are so very grateful for all he did.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M., Friday, January 6, 2016 at the Mueller Park 4th Ward, 1320 East 1975 South, Bountiful, Utah, with a viewing from 11:30-12:30 prior to the funeral.

Interment – Bicknell Cemetery, Bicknell, Utah on Saturday, January 7th at 2:00 P.M. under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

January 5, 2017

B ryce Valley area News

by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com Max Eagar posts: " Logann would like to thank all those who came to the viewings and funeral, all those who sent cards and flowers, she loves cards and flowers. She would like to thank all those who have provided meals and other service to our family.

She would like to thank all those who came by to sit with her, hold her hand and whisper sweet words of love to her while she was passing.

Logann did not fear death, in fact knowing that it was not the end, just the beginning of a new horizon and spectacular new vistas, she looked forward to it. As always, her one great concern was not herself, but how the rest of us would manage. She is so thankful for the outpouring of love and support for her family; her angel heart swells because of it.

When I think about the great love and concern so many good people showed us last Christmas, it overwhelms me. From this vantage point a year later I don't remember so much the struggle that we were going through at that particular time, but I do remember the great feeling of being loved."

Wynona Henderson reports that all of her children were here for the funeral of Logann Eagar and stayed for Christmas. Visiting were Dallas Henderson and his daughter, Tiffany and her husband J.J. both from Salt Lake. Dan and Wendy Davis with children Shane and his wife Candace Davis of Ephraim. They had their children Timber and Zoe Jayne with them. Wshton and Dalyn Davis of Kearns, Bryan and Trish Dixon of Riverton and their daughter, Niki De Sera were among the visitors. Lynne Granger of Sandy and Mitch and wife

Pam Henderson of St. George came along with their children Tavian and Drayden. Logann's mother Dorsie and her husband Kevin Denny both of Riverton stayed for awhile to visit and sort out memories.

Logann's father, Kirk Marx of Colorado with her brother Jake Max and a friend Carlos Garcia of Denver and Max's parents and his siblings were also visitors. Many of these people flew in for the funeral.

Wynona said the family appreciate all the help, love, food, calls, monetary contributions and all other things that helped them get through the time.

The Bryce Valley Schools are participating in the Audubon Society's annual Bird Count in its 117th year.

It is a big success every year with even people at home counting birds.

Today was the Missionary Theme meeting and many speakers gave us fine comments about being or knowing a Missionary. Speaking were Bailey Mathews who leaves soon for Tennessee, Chelsea Thompson who has been on a mission and has a brother, Shan Thompson, who is serving now. Gay Shakespeare reported on her grandson, Jordan, who is serving a mission right now and Clint Brinkerhoff talked about his son, Landyn who is also serving in the mission field. The two area missionaries, Bros.

Skirko and Nordstrom also talked. It was a good meeting.

Kaden and Tandy Chynoweth blessed their sweet little baby boy, Tayson Kaden Chynoweth. He was blessed by his father, Kaden. Grandparents in Henrieville are Klin and Nancy Chynoweth.

Great-grandparents are Gloria Clark of Cannonville and Ralph and Lael Chynoweth of

Henrieville.

Henrieville Ward had some changes in their Primary Presidency. Released from the Primary were Pres.

Shauna Mortensen, Counselors Sandy Johnson and Cassie Chynoweth with Secretary, Shirley Barker. Called to fill those positions were Pres.

Nancy Chynoweth, Counselors Loreli Adkins and Sarah Rose. Secretary is Heather N. Johnson.

John Morreale of Cannonville was called as a High Priest and Houston Sam became an Elder. Speakers in Henrieville were Nick and Hayley Pollock of Bryce Canyon City.

The New Years Celebration at Ebenezer's Barn and Grill was a lot of fun and there were so many people bringing in the New Year to music, dancing, good food, friends and family and just plain having a fun evening.

It was great seeing Denice Clark Prettyman home for the holidays to visit her family the Terry and Suzie Clark family of Henrieville.

We send get well wishes and our heartfelt feelings of "ouch" to Lori Platt on her broken leg. In two places no less and requiring surgery.

Hope you get well soon Lori and kids you are now called to duty to help Mom get better.

A thought for you...If you had the Shingles Vaccine I am here to tell you from first hand knowledge that you can STILL get those darn shingles and they are not FUN at all. It is frustrating to know that can happen.

David and Debbie Jensen along with son Joshua just returned from Jerusalem.

Joshua had been there since August with a class group from BYU and has really enjoyed all they saw and learned while he was there. David and

Debbie went over to pick him up and spend a few days visiting the area. They then came down to Tropic to bring in the New Year with Arthur and I. We had a good visit and they attended the party at Ruby's and we watched the dropping of the ball in New York.

Wishing for a healthier New Year.

SENIOR CITIZEN news: If you would like to attend the activities, including lunch, at the Senior Center in Henrieville, Call 679-8666 (call between 7:30 and 10:00 A.M.) for full information or even for a ride - no charge.

On every Tuesday there will be Exercise Classes for you.

Everyone can do these exercises. The time for the class is 12:30-1:30.

The Center needs volunteers to drive the Senior Van on Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday. Your lunch is provided on the days you drive. Even if you can only drive one day a week, those needing a ride to the Center would very much appreciate it.

We NEED your support.

Please consider coming to the Senior Center for lunch at least once a month to help us boost our Center Attendance.

Thanks.

Next trips for January 2017 are on 14 and 28 January. Call to check where we are going and you can also let us know if you want to go with us. You are also free to suggest other trips. Call Doug on 616-8926 for more trip info.

Hope you all had a great and very Merry Christmas and a fun New Year celebration.

Hope your new year is full of adventures, love, friends, and great health. Please call if you have any news to share.

Thanks VS

GOP Voters Support Renewable Energy

SALT LAKE CITY - President-elect Donald Trump's position on renewables and clean energy is worrying environmentalists - but according to a new national poll, his voters are strongly in favor of the industry.

A post-election survey found that nearly 90 percent of all voters support more government action to speed up the shift to clean energy. Mark Pischea, executive director with Conservative Energy Network, said that includes 2-to-1 support from conservatives. He said the Republican Party shouldn't ignore these results.

"For the GOP to be competitive in future elections, it must develop messages that have greater appeal to millennials, college-educated voters, minorities," Pischea said. "Clean energy represents an opportunity to build a bridge while appealing to our conservative base."

Coal and oil companies have argued that policies supporting renewables will raise the cost of energy and hurt the economy. But the survey found that conservatives favored the policies specifically because renewables are growing and rapidly adding jobs.

Pollster Public Opinion Strategies surveyed 1,000 U.S. voters.

Trump's selection of a climate skeptic to head the EPA suggests the incoming adminis-

tration may try to undo President Obama's efforts to cut the carbon emissions that cause climate change.

Pischea said conservative groups are working to help transform the nation's energy supply, but they've been more focused on state and local policies. He said they will work in Washington, too.

"Urge Congress and urge the Trump administration to take a proactive platform on clean energy," he said. "But most of the important work to move the ball is really happening at the state level."

The survey found that support for clean air rules and economic development in energy transformation both tested off the charts, Pischea said. He said the poll found strong support for energy efficiency, and far more negative opinions about coal and nuclear energy.

The idea of government action aimed specifically at slowing climate change is still politically charged for conservatives, Pischea said, but he sees growing consensus on energy policies in general.

"The encouraging part about the increase in support on the right is, we hope that it can lead to a de-politicized policy environment, where the accelerated growth of clean energy can thrive," he said. — Eric Galatas

Extended!

By Popular Demand to Jan. 15th!

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O bituaries

FyI PaNguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com It looks like you had a white Christmas after all. We left to go to San Diego on last Friday and we were a head of the storm, I guess. Looking at the snow up north of town, it kinda looks like it was a Panguitch thing. I have heard that the Lake got around 3’ and that where we really need it.

San Diego is growing like crazy, with the high price of property; most of the building that is going on is with high rise rentals. San Diego is not as Christmassy as Utah, (not as much lighting as here) however it is warm and toasty and that what folks really like.

On Christmas Eve we went and visited the Aircraft Carrier Midway and it is a wonderful way to spend a day.

Fully manned the ship had a crew of 4,500 crewmen. They worked 12 hour shifts and the crewmen shared their bunks.

The galley crews served food 24 hours a day and worked the menus on a 31 day basis.

So if you liked something you

would have to wait a month before it was served again. The ship is a museum and there are all kinds of aircraft to look at, from WW11 to modern times.

We were the 1600th tourist that had boarded that day, at about 1pm. On the day after Christmas they expected over 6,000 guests for the day.

The most dangerous part of their duty was refueling at sea, and taking on food supplies. The ship used 100,000 gallon of fuel daily and feeding the crew was a real task.

I learned that they have done away with class ranks, of which there were over 400 of them. I was an aviation metal smith third class, no longer; it will just be a Third Classman.

We went down to visit our Granddaughter Teah and spend Christmas with her. She actually had the weekend off.

Resident’s work as much as 80 hour weeks and weekends are a rarity. She could get a job being a tour guide; she takes us to so many out of the way

places. One of the places was LA Jolla and that wasn’t one of them, the whole world was there, driving along the coast.

We did find a parking place and got out and walk along the shore, beautiful! The price of property in LA Jolla is out of sight, I picked up a real estate book and the cheapest thing in there was for $800,000 and it was just a lot. There is sure a lot of money out there.

We stayed with Teah until Wednesday morning and then we went over to Palm Springs for my family reunion. My Nephew rented a house there and that is where we had our party. It is always good to see everyone in good health. We are spread all over the Country and we only get together once a year at Christmas time. We had a great vacation, but it is always good to be home.

We made it back for the New Year’s Party at the Triple C Arena. There was a big crowd there and as usually the food and the entertainment

was great. The entertainers Tammy Houston, a young man that I didn’t know and Cheryl Church make it glad you live here, they are so good. It is good to finish off the year with friends that you have grown to love over the years.

Well football season is wrapping up, I was cheering for Washington and Ohio St to win, boy can I pick them. The Championship game will be next Monday and it will between Alabama and Crimson.

The Pros have also played their season out and will start the playoffs this weekend and it will end up with the Super Bowl.

The Sub for Santa went well this year and about 85 children received gifts from Santa. Many thanks to all of those that make this program a success, God Bless You. The Oetting’s had a great year and I am hoping you and your families did also.

Mack O.

Practical Money Matters

Focus on Credit Factors, Not Credit Scores by nathanIel SIllIn

You should want to know your credit score. After all, your credit can be incredibly important to your financial future. It could impact your likelihood of getting approved for a loan and the interest rate you'll get on new financial products. However, understanding the factors that influence your credit score can be even more important than knowing the score itself.

There are five key factors that influence your credit scores. Fair Isaac Corporation's FICO credit scores are used for most lending decisions in the U.S., and the latest FICO base scoring model has a 300 to 850 range. The score depends on the information in a person's credit report, and the lower the score the more likely the person is to pay late.

Past credit mistakes can stay on your reports for seven to 10 years. While the impact of negative marks diminishes over time, the credit-building process can be slow. However, just as a rising tide lifts all boats, improving your core credit factors could help raise all your scores over time.

FICO shares the five key factors that you should focus on to build healthy credit and the approximate weighting of each.

1. Payment history – 35 percent. A history of on-time payments can help your credit, while late payments, collection accounts, bankruptcies or other negative payment-related items could hurt it.

Some types of accounts, such as utility or mobile phone contracts, don't generally report positive activity (on-time payments) to credit bureaus. But if the account gets sent to collections, that could still hurt your credit.

You might want to open an account that reports your payments to the credit bureaus if you don't already have one (you can call the issuer and ask). Some people start with a secured credit card or a creditbuilder loan from a credit union, but consider what type of account best fits your situation.

2. Amounts owed – 30 percent. The amount you owe versus your available credit, known as your utilization rate, is another important factor. A lower utilization rate often leads to better credit.

If you're able to pay down credit card debt, that could quickly improve your utilization rate. Increasing your cards' credit limits and keeping credit cards open even when you don't regularly use them could also help.

3. Length of credit history – 15 percent. FICO looks at the

age of your oldest account, newest account and average age of all your accounts. A longer history is usually better than a short one.

Keeping accounts open, and ideally in good standing, can help you increase your length of credit history. Even when you close an account it will remain on your reports and count towards your credit history for seven to 10 years.

4. New credit – 10 percent.

The new credit section considers how many new accounts you have, what types of accounts they are and recent inquiries into your credit.

Hard inquiries generally occur when someone requests your credit report to make a lending decision or rental screening.

A single inquiry will generally

drop your score by a few points for several months, while multiple inquiries could have a larger negative impact.

However, credit-scoring agencies let you shop for a loan without a penalty. Multiple hard inquiries for some types of loans, such as auto loans, could count as a single inquiry for creditscoring purposes if they occur within a 14- to 45-day period.

Soft inquiry, which can happen when you check your credit or a company pre-qualifies you for an offer, don't hurt your credit at all.

Try not to open new accounts unless you need them and avoid new hard inquiries in the months leading up to applying for an important loan.

5. Credit mix –10 percent.

Your experience with different

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types of credit, such as revolving credit and installment loans, could impact your score, particularly if there isn't a lot of information in your credit report.

Having at least one credit card could help your credit mix, although that's not necessarily reason enough to apply for a card.

Bottom line: Learn which factors matter the most to your credit scores, and try to make a habit of practicing credit-building behavior. Creating a system that'll help you make on-time payments and only using a small portion of your available credit are good starts.

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

Deloy Christensen 1938 - 2017 ESCALANTE - Howard Deloy Christensen, 78, of Escalante, died in his home on December 30, 2016. He was born on May 2, 1938 in Boulder, Utah, to Howard and Thelma Coleman Christensen. He married Rosemarie Lobby in December of 1956, they had two girls together and later divorced. He then married Marlyn Kay Barney in August of 1968, they had two children, and they later divorced.

At the time of his death he was with the love of his life, Julie Ford.

D e l o y worked in the logging industry for most of his life. He loved the outdoors. If Deloy wasn’t at home he was either out hiking, trapping, fishing or hunting. There wasn’t a mountain in the Escalante valley that he hadn’t hiked or a lake or stream he hadn’t fished. If Deloy stopped by after a fishing trip it was to brag about how many fish he had caught. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

Deloy is survived by his companion, Julie Ford, Escalante; mother, Thelma Johnson, Richfield; children: Debbie Hatfield, Perry; Tammy (Bill) Higley, Queens Valley, AZ; Kerry Christensen, Rio Rancho, NM; step- children: Treena (Jeff) Hansen, Spanish Fork; and Teresa Spencer, Gunnison; 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; brothers: Steve (Bonnie) Christensen, Hurricane; LaMohr (Kim) Christensen, Plantation, FL; sisters: Sheree (Hartley) Nebeker, Central Valley; and Nancy (Edward) Li, South Jordan.

He was preceded in death by father; daughter, Teena Pittman; grandsons: Jimmy McIntosh and Jason Ward; brothers: Michael Christensen and Jay Christensen.

Graveside services and interment will held Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. in the Escalante Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Escalante 1st Ward Chapel from 11:00 a.m. -12:00 Noon. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.

Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

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NOTICE OF TOWN MEETINGS TOWN OF TROPIC Tropic Town Planning Commission hold its regular meeting the 1st Thursday of each month at 6 pm; Council meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6 pm. All meetings are held in the Council room of the Heritage Center, 20 North Main.

Any changes to this schedule will be appropriately noticed.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 5, 2017 DELINQUENT FREMONT IRRIGATION CO. WATER TAXES AS OF 12/29/2016 Randall Allen Randy Blackburn Shane Bradbury Cathy Brian Trace Brown William Clark C/O Joann Clark Kirk Jackson Warren Johnson Ed Jones C/O Harvey Jones Anthony Magann Gus Magann Lester Miller C/O Brian Miller Matthew Monaco Kade Morrell Charles Peterson Brett Roberts Barbara Tewell Pat Tewell Cooper Wood Layne Jones Any stock which remains unpaid on January 31, 2017 will be sold to pay delinquent assessment together with the cost of advertising and expense of sale.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 5, 2017

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 JANUARY 25, 2017. Please visit http://waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)-538-7240 for additional information.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3018(a42201): Newell Brent and Susan Carter propose(s) using 0.0016 cfs or 0.25 ac-ft. from the Unnamed Spring (5 miles south of Duck Creek) for DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 29, 2016 and JANUARY 5, 2017 NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGED: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR EXISTING TAFT TRAVEL PLAZA WITH EXPANSION REQUESTED BY: LEE TAFT EXPANSION: MOVE EXISTING TANK, ADD 2 GAS DISPENSER’S, EXPAND EXISTING CONVENIENCE STORE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD PRIOR TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING ON JANUARY 11, 2017 @ 7:00 PM WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LEGAL DES: 2.66 AC LOCATED IN SEC 7 T29S R5E 865 & 875 EAST HWY 24 TORREY, UT Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 5, 2017

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BICKNELL - CREDIT RECOVERY/MATH AIDE Wayne School District is accepting applications for a credit recovery/math aide at Wayne High School. Ideal candidate will have a solid background and interest in high school level math, english, science, and social science. This position is for 27 hours per week with no benefits and will remain open until filled. Contact Mary Bray at 425-3411 or mary.bray@ waynesd.org with any questions. Please send applications to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715.

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

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Immediate job opening for: Customer Sales Rep in the Escalante Business Office: Happy, friendly, outgoing customer oriented attitude a must.

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Submit resume to: South Central Communications PO Box 555 Escalante, UT 84726 Attn: HR or email HR@socen.com

BUSINESS WANTED Grand Staircase Resort of Escalante is now accepting restaurant business proposals to fill one or both adjoined rentable commercial spaces in the Resort’s main building. Email info@ grandstaircaseresort.com for an application and details.

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QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or closely related field with a minimum of 3 years experience in an IT role supporting systems analysis and telecommunication activities. Working knowledge of clients and applications, OS systems, server management, virtualization, wired and wireless communication, telecommunications, mobile device management, database and networking technologies desired. Experience and certifications may be considered in lieu of degree. Must have good analytic, written, and oral communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with all technical experience levels. Must be able to prioritize competing responsibilities, work independently, document processes, support maintain and define operational standards. Prior customer service experience required. Successful applicant must possess and maintain a valid Utah driver’s license and have the ability to travel out-of-town occasionally. Offers are contingent upon completion of a background check and passing of a drug test.

DUTIES: Responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, security, maintenance, documentation, backups, and recovery of a multi-platform computing environment. Environment includes virtual storage, virtual hosts, Microsoft Windows and Linux OS servers, Microsoft and Apple clients, active directory, Oracle and SQL databases, routers, switches, firewalls, LAN and WAN management, wired and wireless communications, converters, IP Telephony system, mobile computing, and helpdesk. Additional related responsibilities as assigned.

WAGE: Compensation is competitive and is commensurate with education, training, related skills, knowledge and experience.

APPLICATIONS: Full-Time position. Application forms are available online at www.Garkaneenergy.com or at any Garkane office.

Interested parties should submit a resume, cover letter, and record of training and experience.

Present applications at the Kanab office or email them to: Keri Ramsay at Keri.Ramsay@garkane.com. Call 435-6445026 with questions.

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TROPIC TOWN 12 STEP MEETING - Tropic AA Meetings are held at the Tropic Town Heritage Center. Meeting Schedule: 12 Step & Tradition Study.

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