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Thursday, January 12, 2017

Issue # 1185

BLM Seeks Comments on Escalante Communications Tower Proposal Would Increase Area Cellular Communications Coverage

KANAB - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on a proposal by InSite Towers Development to build a 60-foot steel self-supporting lattice tower at the Escalante Mountain Communication Site near Escalante, Utah.

The new tower would replace the current 40-foot wooden mast at the site, which is on public land managed by the Kanab Field Office. The new tower and supporting facilities would accommodate two additional cell phone service providers in the area, with the additional height also increasing the quality and range of coverage.

BLM is seeking input during the public comment period, which ends at the close of business on Friday, February 3, 2017.

A detailed description of the proposal is available by contacting the Kanab Field Office at the email or telephone number listed below, or by visiting the office at 669 South Highway 89A in Kanab. The information is also available online on the BLM ePlanning website at: https://eplanning.blm.gov/ epl-front-office/eplanning/ projectSummary.do?method Name=renderDefaultProjectS ummary&projectId=69605 Written comments should be addressed to: BLM Kanab Field Office (Attn: Escalante Tower), 669 South Highway 89A, Kanab, Utah, 84741; by fax to (435) 6441299; or by email to blm_ut_ kn_mail@blm.gov.

Persons who use a telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 800-877-8339 to leave a message or question with the above individual. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Before including an address, phone number, e-mail, or other personal identifying information in any comment, please note that the entire comment, including personal identifying information, may

Wayne and Garfield Groups Encourage New Players

be made publicly available at any time. Requests to withhold personal identifying information from public review can be submitted, but cannot be guaranteed.

The public’s interest in the management of public lands is appreciated and encouraged. If you need further information, please contact the Kanab Field Office at (435) 644-1200.

—Bureau of Land Management

Wayne County Commission Meeting

Highlights: Public Defender Services; New gate for Hanksville Diversion; Airport; Bike path LOA - The Wayne County Commission held their regular meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 10am. Commissioners Dennis Blackburn, Stanley Wood and Newell Harward were present, and commissioner Harward was sworn in for his renewed term by Clerk/auditor Ryan Torgerson.

Afterward being sworn in, Harward commented genially that he would like to, “Thank everyone, whether you voted for me or not.”

The agenda for the commission’s first meeting was not lengthy, and began with reviewing and approving an agreement with lobbyist Robert K. Weidener for $4,000 for his services for 2017.

Commissioners then reviewed and discussed at greater length a contract for Indigent Defense Fund Ser-

vices, from January 1 through December 31, 2017. County Attorney LeEllen McCartney explained that according to Utah Code, the county is obligated to provide for the defense of an indigent adult or juvenile in criminal cases in the courts. The county is authorized to fulfill this obligation by appointing a qualified attorney.

The proposed indigent services contract is with JoHanna Williams, who also worked with the county this past year. The amount is for $18,000, and commissioners noted that this is “a little more” than last year.

Commissioner Harward noted that he is serving on the board of the Utah Association of Counties and that there is Wayne County Comm.

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BryceCon Board Gaming Convention Takes Over Ruby's Inn for Its 3rd Annual Family Friendly Event

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The joy of winning and the agony of losing are all part of the BryceCon Gaming Convention at Ruby's Inn, Jan. 13 -15th.

BRYCE CANYON CITY - Boardgamers from Utah and beyond are eagerly anticipating the start of the BryceCon Game Convention next Friday, held at historic Ruby’s Inn, near Bryce Canyon National Park. Now in its third year, BryceCon and Ruby’s Inn have continued to provide a long weekend

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of playing the latest boardgames, as well as the classics, and winter activities in the beautiful Bryce Canyon area.

The 2017 convention weekend boasts over 100 scheduled games, 24-hour open gaming, tournaments, a speed game design contest and a library of over 350 games. New to BryceCon this

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

THURS. JANUARY 12 - WED. JANUARY 18

SNOW IS COMING! There are some flurries expected on Thursday and Friday. The weekend will be sunny and clear. Some clouds rolling in early next week through Wednesday. Highs for the week in the low 40s and high 30s. The lows throughout the week will be in the teens and low 20s. Mellow winds throughout the next 8 days.

year are a series of Utah State Championship tournaments, the winners of which will go on to compete in the Western Regional Championships at SaltCon in March.

“The first year attendance was almost 3 times our expectations and it has continued to grow” says Gary Tanner, convention organizer. “Holding BryceCon in this location has drawn guests in from not Bryce Con Cont'd on page 2

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Escalante Saturday morning pickleballers pictured are: Laura Lantz, Sage Sorenson, Eddie Young and Frank Venuti.

E S C A L A N T E / B I C K - ple to try it out,” said Soren- as doubles or singles. PickNELL - Maybe you made son. “If a person’s played any leball paddles are inexpena New Year’s resolution to kind of a racquet sport--tennis, sive—you can buy your own change things up in your life, table tennis, racquet ball, they paddle for about $35—but and then again maybe you would pick up this game re- players in both Wayne and didn’t. But in either case, this ally quick. And if they haven’t Garfield counties have extra winter might just be a good they’ll still figure it out. It’s a paddles available for people time to check out the sport of lot of fun.” to use to try it out. pickleball.

Sorenson added, “It’s a According to the USA Whether you live in pretty injury-free game. The Pickelball Association, it is Wayne or Garfield counties, only injuries I know of are one of the fastest growing there are groups of pickleball pulled muscles. It teaches sports in America, and it is players ready to welcome you sportsmanship, and eye hand even becoming a world sport. to the game. coordination. And it’s a lifeOn the USAPA website, Sage Sorenson, an enthu- time sport… don’t let infirmi- their story of the history of siast of the sport, considers ties hold you back. You can pickleball goes like this: “In himself a “pickleball ambassa- play it your whole life, from 1965, after playing golf one dor” for the Escalante-Boulder as soon as you can walk, and Saturday during the summer, area, and says the Escalante people play in their 90s.”

Joel Pritchard, congressman Sports Club--as they call Pickleball is played on a from Washington State and themselves--is actively re- badminton sized court with a Bill Bell, successful businesscruiting new players to join net, set at 34 inches high. And Pickleball the game. it is played with a paddle and Cont'd on page 3 “We’d like to invite peo- a whiffleball. It can be played

MPNHA Recognizes Diverse Audiences and Communities MANTI - Several episodes of the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area’s TV show Discovery Road have been forwarded for consideration to be included in a new National Park Service publication to be published in early 2017.

If they are approved, “Engaging Diverse Audiences and Communities in the NPS” will include references and links to those episodes along with information about MPNHA programs.

In “Paradise on the Prairie,” viewers learn about Clarion, a lost Jewish colony from a century ago.

In “Wasatch Academy,” they meet the Rev. Duncan McMillan, an educator who clashed with the Mormons, and in “Native American and Sacred Water,” they learn the history of a small-town hot springs connected to ancient Native American culture.

These episodes highlight the diversity of the heritage area and allow the public to engage with a historic corridor of Utah that was critical in the shaping and development of the state as it is today.

Other stories told in the Discovery Road TV series include “Blackhawk War,” a

In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.

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conflict that grew out of tensions between Mormon pioneer settlers and Native A m e r i cans, which included members of the Ute, Paiute, Apache, and Navajo tribes.

I n 2015, the MPNHA Courtesy MPnHA sponsored a two-day Historian Donna Glidewell at Wasatch Acadevent, “The emy. Glidewell is an expert on the Rev. Duncan Soul of McMillan. the Native “Discovery Road” adAmerican Artisan,” which highlighted the artistic talents dresses and shares differing of David K. John, a local Na- viewpoints than those typically seen, such as the reverence vajo artist.

The history of Butch Cas- that Native Americans show sidy and his relationship to the for natural resources, such as area is explored in the episode water, which is highlighted in titled “The Apostle and the the episode, “Native Americans and Sacred Water.”

Outlaw.”

The MPNHA relies heavIn addition to relationships with Native Americans, ily on input from its Native “Discovery Road” has pro- American ombudsman and duced episodes with other Utah’s director of Indian afgroups, including African fairs to address issues with MPNHA Americans in “The Black ExCont'd on page 2 perience.”

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The Wayne County Commission convened for their first meeting of 2017 on Tuesday, January 3rd. Left to right are commissioners Dennis Blackburn, Stanley Wood, and Newell Harward, and Wayne County Clerk/Auditor Ryan Torgerson.

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some engagement by UAC with the state legislature related to indigent defense services, and the burden it places on counties—especially smaller rural counties-without remuneration from the state.

No one seemed to be arguing the importance of defense services, but the question was how to pay for it.

“Our argument with the state is about helping with some of this, but we haven’t heard anything back yet,” said Harward. “We need to have some representation in this. There is some discussion of trying to regionalize this.

It’s still kind of still muddy on what exactly what we are going to do.”

Attorney McCartney underscored the constitutional requirement to provide indigent defense services but said there were two concerns.

“One, there is too much government involvement in selection of public defenders.

We’ve put out a solicitation for bids so we are trying to keep independence on the part of the public defender,” she said.

“Two, defense contracts are set up where they have had to fund their own experts, testing, and other things. We have dealt with that…when we had request for an expert we funded it. The defense attorney should be able to represent their client to the best of their ability.”

McCartney continued that the public defender that Wayne County contracted with last year, with whom the renewal is drafted, worked out pretty well. “The relationship is strong,” said McCartney. The public defender sub-

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only the neighboring states, but also from as far away as California, Texas and even New Jersey.”

Gary and Gail Tanner created BryceCon in 2015 in an effort to share their lifelong love of boardgames with other gamers and families.

Their mission seems to be successful. “In simple terms, you feel at home when you attend BryceCon” says David Broderick, who has brought his family to the convention every year so far. His wife, Denise, agrees. “As one who loves to spend time with family, I so look forward to BryceCon.. it feels casual and friendly, like a family game night.”

Aside from boardgames, there is no shortage of other activities for guests to take part in. Ruby’s Inn provides free admission and skate rental for their outdoor ice skating rink to all BryceCon attendees. They also have cross-country ski and snow shoe rentals for the more ad-

mitted a report to the county for her work in 2016, stating that she represented 27 clients for the year, including four juveniles. Eight of these cases were in justice court the rest in district court. Her average monthly time spent in court 7.7 hours. Total hours including court time averaged 17.5 hours per month. McCartney noted that, “Billing at a standard rate would be about double what this contract is.”

The commission agreed to sign the contract for indigent defense services.

Following that approval, Sheriff Taylor, who was present during these proceedings, noted on the topic of law enforcement funding that, “Related to the Sheriff’s office, if the state takes fines it goes in the state coffers and it does not come back to us. This can be anywhere from 30% to 80%--the money is not coming to the county.”

McCartney furthered the discussion, saying, [This is] “One of the things I want to try to look at this year with plea arrangements. Some counties have a ‘pay for stay’ plan where inmates pay for their jail time.” [Since 2007, Utah law allows county jails to charge inmates for restitution.]

“Statewide a lot of counties are doing it.” She noted that for indigent inmates the fees could be waived, “But some could pay the expense.”

Next up, the commission reviewed the Hanksville Diversion reimbursement request and Radial Gate quotation. There is a current request from the engineering company for this gate, so that they can get it manufactured.

NRCS will reimburse the county for the gate, and the commission agreed to the request for $76,216 contingent

venturous visitors and sleigh rides for the classic wintry experience.

BryceCon will open at 8 a.m. on Friday, January 13th, and continue through 11 a.m. on Monday the 16th. Admission is $40 for adults, $25 for youth 10-17, children under 10 attend free. Registration is available online at www.brycecon.com and is limited to 250 people this year. For convention guests, Ruby’s Inn will offer rooms discounted as low as $40 per night.

Contact: Gary or Gail Tanner at brycegamecon@ yahoo.com —Gail Tanner, BryceCon

upon first receiving the funding from NRCS. Discussion of a new landfill loader was on the agenda, but Clerk/auditor Torgerson said some further information was needed, and this was put on hold for a future agenda.

In other business, Attorney McCartney said that she would like to would like to pursue the “ordinance project” in which a firm would review and refine the county’s codes. She said she would like to work with Sterling Codifiers, and is seeking a grant to fund the initial part of it.

Commissioner Harward asked whether they county has heard anything about the Wayne County Connector Path funding. Clerk Torgerson said “No, but no news is good news.” There had been some difficulty and delays having to do with application and timing of grants between UDOT and State Parks, but the hope is that everything is still on track for the bike path funding and construction from the Junction of Hwys 12 and 24, to the Torrey Town limits at 300 East. Everything else is in place except for this one piece of funding.

It was noted that the fuel reader at the airport is still down. “We need to leave it down until we get a filter,” said Clerk Torgerson. He said it is difficult to keep the fuel reader up and running and suggested that they continue with a “call out” system to pilots, and put in a notice to airmen that they need to call for fuel, and several in the room committed to answering those calls. There was also an informal discussion regarding hangar leases, and upgrades to the airport and fuel availability. Sheriff Taylor noted that is important to have Jet A

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sensitivity.

Another project designed to give voice to the diverse population in the region was a book titled Legends, Lore, and True Tales in Mormon Country, edited by MPNHA Director Monte Bona.

“From Duncan McMillian, the indomitable Presbyterian minister, to Chief Blackhawk, leader of the Indian band that lived in part of what is now the heritage area, to the Jewish settlers of Clarion to Mammy Chloe, the African American nanny who crossed the plains with a Caucasian convert to Mormonism,

available for emergency management and search and rescue needs, and also for tourism, and that most helicopters run on Jet A. What is currently available at the airport is 100 octane low lead aviation fuel. He added that proper access to and storage of Jet A is something that will need to be addressed. Right now there is a small portable tank for Jet A and it does get used from time to time. “Garfield County used it just last week,” said Sheriff Taylor.

Commissioner Harward said that they are scheduled to redo the airport runway in 2020, with funding from the FAA and from the state. For the moment, he said, “We decided to do only crack sealing and spraying a seal coat on.”

This is apparently less than what the state wanted, but he expressed a concern with spending additional moneys when, “in a few years we’ll have a new runway.”

A mention of the Hanksville airport came up in the process, and it was noted that the Hanksville airport is the only airport in Utah that is owned by the state. But nevertheless it was difficult to get funding from the state for maintenance out there. “LeVar said the state won’t even fix a beacon there,” said Commissioner Blackburn.

Lastly, Sheriff Taylor distributed an amended budget for the Sheriff’s office for 2016. He commended Clerk Torgerson on, “A fine job,” of working on the budget amendments. “It’s almost $20,000. It’s nice at the end of the year to show our amendments. This is money we are bringing in you should be aware of,” said Taylor.

Reviewing the documents, the commission asked about the night hunting permits and asked how much they cost. Sheriff Taylor said that night hunting permits are $15, and that there were fewer issued this year. “We are one of the last states with night hunting permits. Either people are not night hunting, or they are not getting permits,” he said. He noted that there is not a criminal penalty attached to that ordinance.

On a light note, commissioner Blackburn noted that he recently had an opportunity to fly in a Park Service airplane over the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. “I got to see what the recreation area looks like from a plane, and it’s amazing” said Blackburn.

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the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area pays homage to a tunic of many cultural colors that tell our heritage story,” Bona said.

The Mormon Pioneer Heritage Area is a federally designated area of central and southern Utah running along the beautiful and historic U.S. Highway 89 — including the All-American Road Utah State Route 12, and Capitol Reef Scenic Byway Utah State Route 24, which both intersect with U.S. 89 and together form the MPNHA’s Boulder Loop.

The area includes the counties of Sanpete, Sevier, Piute, Wayne, Garfield and Kane.

—Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area

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Thomas and GaeLynn Peterson would like to send a big THANK YOU for all the cards, food, flowers, phone calls, concern and support after their accident in late September. We live in an amazing community! A special thanks to Marty Gleave and the good folks from Garfield County who helped rescue us!

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January 12, 2017

Stretching Group Open To the Public by donation

All Abilities & Fitness Levels Showhouse - Main Street - Escalante

Ja n u a r y S c h e d u l e Mondays 7:30 am Wednesday 4:30 pm Fridays 7:30 am Saturday Classes TBA This group is super easy and is really for beginners, people who are getting older and/ or people who are tired of feeling blegh all the time. If you need more information, would like to give some input or even lead a group with your own style of movement, please call Kandee @ 970-729-0802 or email kandeedegraw@gmail.com

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Applications Open For $10,000 Visual Arts Fellowships

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Members of Wayne Pickleball pose for a quick pic during last Saturday's game.

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man, returned to Pritchard’s home on Bainbridge Island, Washington, to find their families sitting around with nothing to do. The property had an old badminton court so Pritchard and Bell looked for some badminton equipment and could not find a full set of rackets. They improvised and started playing with pingpong paddles and a perforated plastic ball….The following weekend, Barney McCallum was introduced to the game at Pritchard’s home. Soon, the three men created rules, relying heavily on badminton.

They kept in mind the original purpose, which was to provide a game that the whole family could play together.”

In 1976 the first pickleball tournament was played,

and ithe sport grew from there.

Escalante currently has about 5-10 active players, with groups playing both morning and in the evening on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and on Saturday mornings. The group plays at the old gym, and Boulderites are known to drive over for the game. In summer, Boulder offers the option of an outdoor court.

In Wayne County, Gina Flanagan and James Adams are among the chief organizers of Wayne Pickleball.

“We have a group of about 12,” says Flanagan.

“And it can get up to 20 when seasonal people live here in the summer--it fluctuates. We love to have new people come.

We’ve had two to three new members in the past month they are younger people with families and they love it.”

Wayne county players join up in winter on the court

in Bicknell at the middle school gym court, and in summer, at the tennis courts in Loa. Currently, Wayne County pickleballers play Monday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings, and Tuesday and Friday evenings.

Want to try it out? In Escalante, play times are Tuesdays and Thursdays in the morning from 9am to noon, and also in the evening from 7-9pm, and also Saturday at 9am-noon, at the old gym. For more information call Sage Sorenson at 435-616-4897.

In Wayne County, play times are Monday and Wednesday at 9am, and Saturday at 10am. Also, Tuesday evenings at 6pm, and Friday evenings at 5pm. At Wayne Middle School. For more information call Gina Flanagan ag 435-836-2316.

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people into wiring money, or strongly suggest that people put – 2 – January 3, 2017 money on a prepaid debit card and send it to them. Why? It’s like sending cash: once it’s gone, you can’t trace it or get it back. Never deposit a “winnings” check and wire money back, either.

The check is a fake, no matter how good it looks, and you will owe the bank any money you withdraw. And don’t share your account information, or send a check or money order using an overnight delivery or courier service. Con artists recommend these services so they can get your money before you realize you’ve been cheated.

2. Don’t pay for a prize If you enter and win a legitimate sweepstakes, you don’t have to pay insurance, taxes, or shipping charges to collect your prize. If you have to pay, it’s not a prize. And companies, including Lloyd’s of London, don’t insure delivery of sweepstakes winnings.

If you didn’t enter a sweepstakes or lottery, then you can’t have won. Remember that it’s illegal to play a foreign lottery through the mail or over the phone.

3. Don’t give the caller your financial or other personal information.

Never give out or confirm financial or other sensitive information, including your bank account, credit card, or Social Security number, unless you know who you're dealing with.

Scam artists, like fake debt collectors, can use your information to commit identity theft — charging your existing credit cards, opening new credit card, checking, or savings accounts, writing fraudulent checks, or taking out loans in your name.

If you get a call about a debt that may be legitimate — but you think the collector may not be — contact the company you owe money to about the calls.

4. Don’t trust a name or number. Con artists use officialsounding names to make you trust them. It’s illegal for any

promoter to lie about an affiliation with — or an endorsement by — a government agency or any other well-known organization. No matter how convincing their story — or their stationery — they're lying. No legitimate government official will ask you to send money to collect a prize, and they won’t call to collect your debt.

To make their call seem legitimate, scammers also use internet technology to disguise their area code. So even though it may look like they’re calling from Washington, DC, they could be calling from anywhere in the world.

5. Put your number on the National Do Not Call Registry. Ok, so this won’t stop scammers from calling. But it should make you skeptical of calls you get from out of the blue. Most legitimate sales people generally honor the Do Not Call list. Scammers ignore it. Putting your number on the list helps to “screen” your calls for legitimacy and reduce the number of legitimate telemarketing calls you get. Register your phone number at donotcall.gov.

Report the Scam to the Federal Trade Commission.

If you get a call from a government imposter, file a complaint at ftc.gov/complaint. Be sure to include: date and time of the call, name of the government agency the imposter used, what they tell you, including the amount of money and the payment method they ask for, phone number of the caller; although scammers may use technology to create a fake number or spoof a real one, law enforcement agents may be able to track that number to identify the caller, any other details from the call For more information or to file a complaint, log on to the Utah Division of Consumer Protection at; www.consumerprotection.utah.gov — Utah Department of Commerce

New Phone Scam Pretending to Be Utah Government Targets Solar Energy

SALT LAKE CITY, Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce, announced this week that the Utah Public Service Commission has received reports of a phony telemarketing scheme where callers pretend to be from a fake state government agency.

According to the reports, Utah citizens are contacted by the Utah Public Utilities Commission with a solar energy sales pitch. Consumers are told there is a deadline with the government and they must act right away to receive special pricing on solar energy panels. While no agency named the “Utah Public Utilities Commission” exists in the Beehive State, Commissioners with the Utah Public Service Commission are concerned citizens may confuse this scam with the real government agency and take the bait.

"The Utah Public Service Commission does not make telemarketing calls to the public, and does not authorize anyone to do so on its behalf.

Anyone who claims otherwise is simply lying," stated Thad LeVar, Chair, Utah Public Service Commission Imposter scams are not new to the Division of Consumer Protection who reminds the public that scams such as this solar energy pitch uses common elements like government sounding names to lure the public into believing its true. Recent phony phone calls have used the IRS and other government entities to snare victims.

“Imposter scams prey on your trusting nature with convincing names and language to confuse you into thinking it’s the real deal. Hang up the phone and call the real agency to verify before acting first, “advised Francine A. Giani, Executive Director, Utah Department of Commerce.

Top 5 ways to beat a Government Imposter Scam 1. Don’t wire money!

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SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Division of Arts & Museums will award two $10,000 Visual Arts Fellowships to support the careers of professional artists who demonstrate exceptional talent and dedication.

Interested artists can apply for the fellowship beginning Jan. 1, 2017, with a deadline of Feb. 1, 2017. Guidelines found here (PDF).

Artists will be chosen by juror Gilbert Vicario, the Selig Family Chief Curator at the Phoenix Art Museum. Prior to joining the Phoenix Art Museum in 2015, he was senior curator and division head for curatorial affairs at the Des Moines Art Center for six years.

Vicario has extensive international experience organizing exhibitions that present artwork from around the globe.

He has a passion for exploring links between historical works and contemporary art and an interest in Latin American and Latino Art. He holds a Masters in curatorial studies from Bard College.

“We’re encouraged by Gilbert’s background and familiarity with both historical and contemporary works, as well as a regional understanding of artists in the West. He will be an excellent fit for judging the diversity of Utah artists,” Visual Arts Manager Felicia Baca said. “We have a great sense of pride in our

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The beginning of a new year gives us a chance to reflect on our lives, celebrate the good and think about areas we would like to improve. If one of your “resolutions” this year is to improve the relationships with those precious mini adults that call you mom and dad and to improve your parenting skills, then Parenting with Love & Logic by Jim Fay and Foster Cline have some suggestions for you. Although nothing in parenting is sure and there is no magic solution that says if you do this it will work every time, you can increase the odds of raising responsible kids with some tried and true methods.

First of all, you need to honestly figure out what your parenting style is. If you hover over your child, then swoop in with guns blazing to rescue him/her from anything or anyone that would cause discomfort, inconvenience, disappointment or struggle or that would cause your little sweetie to have to face the consequences of their choices, you are probably a HELICOPTER parent. The enemy may include teachers, administrators, coaches, friends and even the other parent! Even though you think you are rescuing your child, you are not preparing him/her for the real world. The “boss” won’t be persuaded by the ranting of a parent when the work isn’t done on time and the message you are giving your child now is “you are not capable of handling life on your own”.

Or are you a DRILL SERGEANT parent? If you make lots of demands and direct the lives of your child, tell your child how he/she should handle every situation including how he should feel, use punish-

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ment, pain and humiliation as a teacher, issue orders and threats such as “do it now or else”, you are a drill sergeant parent.

Even though you think you are going to make your child a responsible adult…. or else….., the message sent to the child is “you are fragile and you cannot make it without me”. Studies have shown that since these kiddos haven’t learned how to make decisions on their own, they typically make unhealthy choices and are more susceptible to peer pressure because they have always had someone else tell them what to do. So when someone says “oh just try it you little woose” they are more apt to succumb because that is what they are used to.

The more effective parenting style is called the CONSULTANT. This parenting style allows children to make

Utah artists and remain committed to supporting their work.”

Utah Arts & Museums is the oldest publicly funded state arts agency in the nation, with a tradition of recognition and support for individual artists. This tradition continues each year through the Visual Arts Fellowship Program.

For application and full guidelines visit visualarts. utah.gov. For more information please contact Felicia Baca, Visual Arts Manager at the Utah Division of Arts & Museums by phone (801.245.7272) or email (fbaca@utah.gov).

—Utah Division of Arts and Museums lots of decisions while providing thoughtful guidance and firm, enforceable limits. They help the child understand they are responsible for their actions and will suffer the consequences of their choices. Parents allow the child’s problem to remain the child’s problem.

An example would be “Wow I’ll bet that wasn’t much fun being late for school – what is your plan to fix it?” Let the child think about solutions.

The parent could say “If you want some suggestions I can tell you what has worked for others”.

Since this parenting style increases the odds of raising responsible kids and there is so much good information about how to become a consultant parent, I will be providing more information in future articles. If you are so excited about learning how to make parenting fun you can contact the Extension Office for more information. Until then, stay tuned for more information Happy parenting!

We are glad to see GaeLynn Peterson back at her desk following an auto accident that had taken her out of commission since the end of September. Her first day back on the job was Tuesday, January 3—a great way to start the New Year!

Welcome back, GaeLynn!

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January 12, 2017

Schools & Sports What do we need to accomplish this New Year?

What a great time of year! The holidays are past and the 1st semester is coming to a close. Parents, please remind your children there are just a few weeks left to complete makeup work and solidify their 2nd quarter grades.

Our teachers return to begin remediation and skills building, as we prepare students for the endof-year exams that determine how our schools will compare with other schools of similar size and demographics.

One of my sons is very similar to me in his analysis of business opportunities in Garfield County. The thing we agree on the most is that Garfield County is a giant gold nugget that has not yet been found. As we talked, there are so many variations of effective business models that simply do not apply to Garfield County because the economy is so seasonal. As a result, the enrollment that I wish for schools and the population for income do not share to same season. Schools are built with winter populations and Garfield’s current economy is built from an obvious nonwinter population. As a result, the transient workers leave as the seasons change and take what few students they brought with them away. As a result, populations dwindle and so do our school enrollments.

While there exist several scenarios to combat these issues, a winter economy would surely help. But to have a winter economy, we have to develop something for people to have a reason to come here for. I am sure the limited tourist draw in winter months could be increased to a target level. Maybe a major investment in an auto service gas /restaurant /motel /convenience store on US89, or perhaps enhanced winter recreation opportunities at Panguitch Lake. What if natural resources could be accessed and developed in Garfield County such as proven lumber, hidden coal, and gas and oil reserves. Perhaps “enterprise zones” could be negotiated with the feds to bolster the local economy while existing in harmony with the massive federal land holdings.

I believe the future of Garfield County looks great and the eye of the world is upon us. I hope we take advantage of the opportunities as they present themselves.

—Tracy Davis, Superintendent, Garfield County School District

Bryce Valley High School News The wrestlers last week had a tournament in Milford on Saturday. The Boys basketball team had a home game against Wayne, which they won. The Girls team won at Piute in double overtime on Friday. Saturday both the Boys and Girls JV and varsity teams went to Water Canyon and won all four games. So all in all it was a very successful week for the Bryce Valley Mustangs.

—Morgan Syrett

Garfield County School Board Meeting Schedule & Locations Most meetings held the third Thursday of each month, but are subject to change Jan. 19th, 2017 - Tropic February 16, 2017 - Panguitch March 16, 2017 - Escalante April 20, 2017 - Tropic May 25, 2017 - Boulder June 8, 2017 - Panguitch

July 20, 2017 - Escalante August 17, 2017 - Panguitch September 21, 2017 Antimony October 26, 2017 Tropic November 16, 2017 - Panguitch December 21, 2017 - Escalante

PHS Sports Sidelines

by MACk oettInG

January has been busy!

After two or three months, finally the Dessert News put out the All State teams for baseball. The Bob Cats placed 5 players on the first and second All State team. The Cats lost in the semis to Piute, who ended up State Champs. First string were Catcher Kolton Owens and Trey Barney as an Infielder. On the Second team was Jace Eyre Pitcher, Chris Parkins Infielder and Parker Brinkerhoff Outfielder. This was a really fun team to watch, they did really great with only two loses for the season.

The wrestlers really had a busy week. Starting on Tuesday with the Utah All Star match at UVU, to even being chosen for this match is a great honor. Two of our tough guys came away winners, Kolton Owens and Kelton Cropper.

On Wednesday they traveled to Gunnison for a match that wasn’t scored and they did really well.

Thursday night South Sevier was in town and it was another fun match with South Sevier coming away with the victory. Many of our boys wrestled in heavier weights, Wylee Fawson won on a walk over, Jonah Shoppe won with a pin @113#, Kolton Owens won @138#, Kellen Mooney a Pin @ 170# and Kelton Cropper a pin @220# and remains undefeated for the year.

Saturday it was out to the Milford Tournament, which they won.

Winners were Wylee Fawson, Kaden Beckstead, Kolton Owens and Kelton Cropper. Second place Zack Julander, Kellen Mooney and Carson Brown. What a week, it wore me out writing it down. They are back at it next week against Milford here on Jan. 12 and then it is up to the Gunnison Tournament on the 13th and 14th.

The Lady Cats traveled over to Wayne on Wed. for a tough game against the Badgers. I didn’t get the score for this game but the Cats came up 3 points short in what was a tough fought battle.

Friday night the Parowan Rams came to visit and the Cats put on their crushing defense and held the Rams to 28 points and came away with a 43 to 28 win. Brittney Henrie continued to light up the score board with 15 points from outside shooting. The rest of the scoring was pretty evenly

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matched.

The Ladies go out to Escalante on the 10th and have another big game at Bryce Valley on the 12th. The Cats beat the Mustangs here earlier in the season and they will be out to avenge that loss, on their home turf. Hope to see you there. The sophomore tournament will be held in Milford on the 13th and 14th .

The Bobcats traveled down to Water Canyon and had little trouble downing them with most of the players taking part, 87 to 36.

Saturday the Parowan Rams came to town and again the Cats handled the Rams fairly easy, coming away with

a 55 to 35 win. Trey Barney was all over the court, rebounding, assisting other scorers and found time to score 15 points. Jace Eyre again had an outstanding night ending up with 25 points. The Bob Cats are undefeated so far this year and are ranked number 1 in the State.

Last night the 11th the number 2 ranked Piute Thunderbirds were in town and hopefully they gave the Cats some competition. The Birds lost 2 games early in the season but have won 6 in a row.

Then on Friday it is down to Valley for a show down with the Buffaloes.

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Wills, Trusts, and More

t H e

What is "Step-Up in Tax Basis"?

"Cost basis" is a term unfamiliar to most. Estate planning lawyers and accountants use it a lot, but what does it mean?

Cost basis is used to describe the original cost of an asset. It is used to determine the taxable gain on the sale of that asset. For instance, if you purchased a parcel of vacant real estate in 1970 for $50,000, your cost basis in the property is $50,000. If you sell the unimproved parcel of land for $150,000 (its fair market value), your taxable gain would be $100,000; the sale price less the cost basis ($150,000 - $50,000 = $100,000). You would therefore be subject to capital gain tax on $100,000.

In situations where property is used for business purposes, the cost basis must be reduced by the depreciation taken against the property during the period of business use.

When you give an asset away during life, the recipient of the gift assumes your original cost basis. For example, if

by JeFFery J. MCkennA a father gave his son the real estate we discussed above, the son's cost basis would also be $50,000. If the son likewise sold the property for $150,000, he, too, would have a taxable gain of $100,000.

Now, I am going to explain an often unexpected benefit in the tax code. If you leave an asset to someone upon your death, the recipient receives what is referred to as a step-up in basis. The step-up in basis is the fair market value of the asset on the date of the decedent's death (or on the date 6 months after death if the alternative valuation date is used).

Using the previous example, if the father died and left the property to his son upon his death, the son would receive a step-up in basis in the property, which would be the $150,000 fair market value. If the son subsequently sold the property he inherited from his father for its fair market value of $150,000, the son would have no taxable gain. This is a

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We can learn a lesson from this article. Many people give away assets to children during their life to avoid the delays and expenses of probate upon their death. In doing so, they lose advantage of the step-up in basis rule. A better alternative may be to create and fully fund a Living Trust during the parents' lifetime and leave the assets to children upon their death. The assets in the Living Trust would pass to the children free of probate, and they will receive a full step-up in basis.

Now with a Panguitch Office at 46 North Main 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 over 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, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW.BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM, he would enjoy hearing from you.

Logical

My wife received a credit card application in the mail that she had not requested. She didn't want it, but I did. So I crossed off my wife's name on the form, entered my own and returned the application. I soon got a phone call from a woman saying my application had been rejected.

I asked her why, and she told me the card could only be issued to the person originally solicited by the offer. However, she invited me to reapply, which I did during the same telephone call. A few days later I got another call to tell me my second application had been rejected.

"Why? The woman told me their files showed that I had previously applied for a card and had been denied.

I'm Ready

Middle age is that time of life when you finally know your way around but don't feel like going.

l A u G h i N g pOiNt!!

Flipper A man's incessant remote-control channel-surfing was driving his wife nuts.

"It really irks me when you flip through the channels like that," she said. When he began to whistle, she snapped, "Now what are you doing?" He answered, "I thought I should whistle while I irk."

Yes, Dear

One rainy evening, my husband, Dave, and I emerged from a restaurant only to find that he had locked the keys in the car. He insisted he could open the door with a wire coat hanger, so we went back to the restaurant to get one. There were none to be found. Dave then ran to a department store a quarter-mile away and returned with a hanger. After a few attempts, he got the door open and we climbed in. As we sat there, soaked and cold, he stuck the hanger under his seat. With a smug grin, he said, "Now if this ever happens again, I'll have one."

Eggxactly

Filica, my sleepy fiveyear-old niece, slipped into my bed just as my husband was heading downstairs to prepare breakfast. "Why do you hate eggs, Auntie?" she asked me.

"Who said I hate eggs?" I replied.

"But," she said, "I just heard you ask Uncle Anthony to break a few eggs and beat them up for you!"

Snake Eyes

An old snake goes to see his Doctor. "Doc, I need something for my eyes, I can't see very well these days."

The Doc fixes him up with a pair of glasses and tells him to return in 2 weeks.

The snake comes back in 2 weeks and tells the doctor he's very depressed.

Doc says, "What's the problem? Didn't the glasses help you?"

"The glasses are fine doc, but I just discovered I've been living with a water hose the past 2 years!"

Punishment

Winter Pun: Icy what you did there.

Today's Thought

One of the greatest pleasures in life is doing what people say you cannot do.

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

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AG MARKET NEWS Salt Lake City, Utah January 4, 2017 USDA-Utah Dept of Ag Market News Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday January 3, 2017, Receipts: 2,613.

Last Week: n/a. Last Year: 1,832.

Feeder Steers: steady Feeder Heifers: steady. Holstein Steers: scarce. Slaughter Cows: steady.

Slaughter Bulls: steady.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2; 200-250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs 162.50-175.00; 300-350 lbs 152.50165.00; 350-400 lbs 130.00-150.00; 400-450 lbs pkg 135.00; 450-500 129.50-155.00; 500-550 lbs 134.00-148.00; 550600 lbs 126.00-143.00; 600-650 lbs 130.00-135.00; 650-700 lbs 125.00-133.50; 700-750 lbs 124.00-128.75; 750-800 lbs 122.00-127.75; 800-850 lbs 114.00-128.00; 850-900 lbs pkg 128.00; 900-950 lbs scarce; 950-1000 lbs Pkg 109.00.

Holstein Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: n/q; 200300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs pkg 74.50; 500-700 lbs pkg 70.00; 700-900 lbs pkg 60.25; 900-1100 lbs scarce.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs n/c; 300-350 lbs pkg 136.00; 350-400 lbs 132.50-140.00; 400-450 lbs 130.50-134.00; 450-500 lbs scarce; 500-550 lbs 124.00-129.00; 550-600 lbs 120.75-126.00; 600-650 lbs 121.00-128.00; 650-700 lbs 121.00-127.00; 700-750 lbs 119.50-120.25; 750-800 lbs scarce; 800-850 lbs pkg 120.00; 850-900 lbs scarce; 900-950 lbs scarce; 950-1000 lbs 105.00-113.00. Heiferettes: 60.7562.0l0.

Stock Cows: scarce.

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 45.00-53.50, high dressing to 54.50; Breaking 75-80 Lean: 55.75-61.75, High Dressing to 62.50; Commercial: scarce; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 25.00-45.00.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade: 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-2000 lbs 71.75-75.25; Yield Grade 2: 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-1800 lbs scarce Feeder Bulls: 850-950 lbs pkg 98.00.

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

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A nniversAry 60th Wedding Anniversary Lane and Geraldine Liston

ESCALANTE - Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary Lane and Geraldine Liston. Please join us January 14th during an open house in their honor from 5-7pm at the Escalante Showhouse. Your presence is their gift.

M issions

Sister Taylor Bennett PANGUITCH - Sister Taylor Bennett has been called to serve in the Vancouver, Washington Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

She will speak in the Panguitch 1st Ward, January 15th at 11:00 a.m. Taylor will enter the Provo MTC on January 18th.

January 12, 2017

Bryce Valley area News

by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com The Homecoming Pageant at Bryce Valley High School will be coming up on January 16th. It starts at 6:00 P.M. and will be held in the BV Auditorium. Adults $3.00 and Students $2.00. The girls competing this year for the Homecoming Queen are Katie Stewart, Madison Syrett, Elaina LeFevre, Rachel Blackburn, Shelby Mathews, and Tyerah Tebbs.

The Homecoming activities and dance will follow on the next week.

We send our condolences to Gay Shakespeare and Family on the passing of Tom Shakespeare. Tom was well known as the Head Ranger at Kodachome State Park. He was also

on the Cannonville Town Council and was the Town Clerk. He worked at Bryce Valley Builders driving a truck. Tom was always happy and had a smile for you. One person expressed him as always being pleasant.

The funeral is tentatively set for Saturday Jan. 14.

In Henrieville, Shauna Mortensen was released as the Ward Organist.

Rod and Kathern Syrett traveled up north to attend the funeral of Glen Larken Rudd.

Glen was the Mission President when Rod was serving his mission in Florida. One of the speakers at the funeral was Pres.

Thomas S. Monson, a close friend of Glen. Also attending

the same funeral were David Bednar and M. Russell Ballard. He was a beloved Mission President and was remembered by the missionaries that served under him.

Arthur and I went to Richfield to see our son, David B. Jensen, set apart as the Annabella 1st Ward Bishop. It was a nice day on Saturday but Sunday we woke to ICE on everything. If it wasn't for the part where you might fall, it was beautiful. We saw Thad and Angie Steele as they are in the same ward as the Jensens. They are doing well and it was good to see them.

Congratulations to Rylan Roberts on Becoming a Dea-

con. His parents are Riley and April Roberts of Tropic.

It will be the end of the second term at Bryce Valley School on Friday the 13th.

Sending out wishes for getting well to Charlotte Mathews who might get to come home in a few days from the hospital in St. George. Also wishing Lori Platt get well wishes after breaking her leg. Others in our area that can use our prayers are Bishop Dell LeFevre, Justin Porter, and the Woolseys.

Eight days into 2017 and it is cold and wet. Hope you all stay safe and warm. Please Email or call your news to me.

Thanks VS

UTAH - Renewable energy is growing fast in poor countries, and in a change from a few years ago, demand for coal-fired power is stalled or falling.

According to the international bodies that track these patterns, more solar and wind power is coming online than any other kind of energy.

Vrinda Manglik, campaign representative for the Sierra Club's International Climate and Energy program, says for a few projects in the developing world, new solar power can cost half the price of new coal.

She adds across much of the world, the price of renewable energy has come down so much it's competing with current power sources - without subsidies.

"The World Economic Forum is reporting that solar and wind have reached grid parity in more than 30 countries," she points out. "It's expected that in the coming years that'll be the case worldwide, but at the moment we're just seeing more and more examples of it."

Some in the coal industry, in the past, have described coal

as a necessary low-cost option for places hungry for electricity.

But Bloomberg New Energy Finance estimates 60 gigawatts of wind and 70 gigawatts of solar were installed last year.

Manglik says demand for coal in India has stopped growing, and it has started to fall in China. She cites a number of factors contributing to that, but says the price is key.

"The air pollution that is a big problem in China and India, as well as the climate agreement," she states. "In addition to that, it's basically the economics of it."

More than a billion people worldwide don't have easy access to electricity. Most of them live in rural areas, disconnected from the power grid.

Manglik says it's often cheaper, faster and easier to give them off-the-grid solar than it is to reach them with power lines.

"Solar home systems and the people don't have to wait for the grid to be extended," she explains. —Eric Galatas, Utah News Connection

UTAH - Police officers have the legal authority to take lives, but keeping tabs on how many people are killed each year hasn't been easy.

Brandon Patterson, a staff reporter for Mother Jones, broke down new Department of Justice data, which show police-related fatalities in the U.S. are significantly higher than earlier estimates.

"And this new DOJ number is the fullest - I won't say complete because it is an estimate - but the fullest, and likely the most accurate, estimate that we have at this point of how many of these deaths occur every year," Patterson states.

After searching through media reports and other sources, the DOJ estimates 1,900 people died during a police encounter in the 12 months ending in May of 2016.

In 2014, police departments reported only 444 police shootings to the FBI. The Death in Custody Reporting Act passed by Congress in 2000 requires police departments to report deaths, and agencies that don't comply can lose 10 percent of their federal fund-

ing. But Patterson notes Congress only added an enforcement component to the law in 2014.

"Essentially, the number was significantly lower than the new estimate because law enforcement agencies simply were ignoring the reporting mandate because there were no consequences under the old law," he explains.

Patterson says it remains unclear if the reporting act will be enforced after President Barack Obama leaves office.

"Both Trump and his pick for attorney general, Jeff Sessions, have been critical of the Department of Justice's involvement in local policing issues, and have indicated that they would sort of pull back on that under a Trump administration," Patterson states.

The lack of good data got national attention when Michael Brown, an unarmed black teen, was killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Mo. in 2014. The Guardian and The Washington Post newspapers responded by making independent counts, in a process similar to the one adopted by the Justice Department. —Eric Galatas, Utah News Connection

Renewable Energy Becomes Competitive in Developing World

More Civilians Die in Police Encounters than Previously Reported

Extended!

By Popular Demand to Jan. 15th!

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FyI PaNguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Subway, there are a number of places that we have locally that you can eat out at.

With not a lot going on in Town, I thought I would write about the last eight years in our Country. Our Country was in really bad straights then, we were in two wars, and unemployment was at 11% and growing. Our auto industry was on the brink of closing down and the Stock Market was in the toilet, at 6,400. The American dollar was worth 73 cents on the world market.

Thanks to President Bush who signed a pact with Iraq, that America would be out of there in 2010. Our troops were withdrawn.

However with the two wars we had lost 6,000 young men and had over 30,000 badly injured troops. In Afghanistan the troop level was lowered from 143,000 down to 15,000, which remained behind to train the Afghan troops. The cost to these two wars was over 3 trillion dollars.

We were losing over 800,000 jobs a months and it was getting worse, the government bailed out the auto industry and the banks and savings and loans companies. Actually we bought the GMC and Chrysler and owned them; both companies paid back the government in only 3 years, thus saving 1.5 million jobs. Remember the $4,000 clunker rebates,

that really jumped started the auto industry to record sales. The restrictions on the banks were that they could not pay out big bonuses until their loans were paid back, it didn’t take them very long to return what they had borrowed. Unlike most government handouts this was one that had to be paid back.

With the Auto industry taking off this ended the massive layoffs and we have had 79 straight months of positive job growth, roughly over 14 million jobs were created. With the job growth, the stock market took off and went up from 6,400 to almost 20,000, a gain of over 300%.

The dollar has risen from 73 cents, to $1.03 as of last Friday. Usually a strong dollar means that the foreign travelers could not afford to come to our parks, but last year’s huge increase in the crowds at Bryce Canyon, proved that wrong.

In 2013 President Obama refused to extend the 2% tax cut for the richest 1% and Congress shut down the government, including the National Park system costing Southern Utah millions of dollars in revenue. The President didn’t waver and all of the Park employees got their wages for the time they were off work. This tax break cost the government over a trillion dollars over a ten year period.

The Affordable Insur-

Bob Houston ance Act took place in all but 11 states (Utah being one of them) and over 25 million more people have health insurance today, than before.

This Act has been challenged over 50 times in the courts and it has held up each time.

America is a more healthy country because of the preventive care that takes care of you before it is too late, and you lose everything because of the high cost of health care.

The Clean Air Act that was enacted under President Nixon was carried to new heights, with new solar plants and wind powered plants, cropping up all over the place. Coal burning has been reduced to 40% of what it was 8 years ago. With the abundance of Natural gas in Utah it is much cheaper and cleaner to burn.

For millions of Americans like me, who cherish our Nation’s Public Lands, President Obama’s designating of the Bears Ears National Monument was an ideal way to end the year. This provides Federal protection to one of the nation’s most significant cultural landscapes. It will ensure that this irreplaceable piece of our nation’s heritage will endure for the enjoyment for future generations.

Named for a pair of buttes in San Juan County, Bears Ears comprises 1.35 million acres, featuring tens of thousands of cultural and archaeological sites including ice age hunting camps, cliff dwellings, prehistoric villages, petroglyphs and pictographs that help to tell the story of 12,000 years of human history in this region.

A lot of time and work went into this effort, with the government and our state congressmen working together. There were some that wanted to make it 2 million acres, but they took Congressman Rob Bishop’s suggesting of the 1.35 million acres. President Obama used his authority through the Antiquities Act to designate Bear’ Ears a National Monument. The Antiquities Act was signed in to effect over 110 years ago by President Teddy Roosevelt, since that time it has been used over 150 times by presidents of both parties.

A broad and diverse coalition of Native American Tribes, conservation organizations, archeological groups, local preservation partners and elected officials, joined in applauding the President’s designation of the Bears’ Ears National Monument.

From an article from Stephanie Meeks, president and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Hope for the best in the future.

Mack O.

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Well what New Year’s resolution have you broken?

I do hope that at the top of your list will be Shingles and Pneumonia shots and you keep this one!. Two folks from town have shingles and they will be the first ones to tell you to get over to the Panguitch drug and get them taken care of. Most insurances will gladly pay for these shots (a couple days in the hospital will set them back $10,000).

We had our 5th snow storm last week and it really cooled things down.

Each one of these storms only gave us about 2” of snow and with a little rain stuck in the middle we are still way low on the moisture that we need. The good news is that there has been a lot more of the white stuff up on the mountain, Brian Head had 17” at 7 pm Thursday and it was still dumping.

This caused the elementary school to cancel their ski trip for Friday. We were in St. George and they even got some of the white stuff, so much that they closed the schools for two hours.

The Chinese restaurant is again open, give them a try the food is really good and they have take out. The Big Fish restaurant is again open and they also have good food there. With the Flying M, the C Stop Pizza, the Chevron service station’s chicken meals and sandwiches and

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KANAB/PANGUITCH - Bob Wright Houston, 84, of Kanab, Utah passed away on January 1, 2017 at his home surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Bob was born in Panguitch, Utah on March 15, 1922 to Joseph Gale Houston and Rula Dalley Houston. Bob was the second of five children. From a very young age, Bob would always wear some type of cap/hat wherever he went. He quickly had a nickname established as “hood”.

The family had a home in Panguitch, Utah located across the street from the elementary and high school.

They lived in the home during the winter and during the summer they would move to the family farm located 5 miles north of Panguitch, Utah. While living on the family farm Bob’s mother taught him how to make country gravy which Bob became world famous for as he made the country gravy every morning at Houston’s Trails End Restaurant in Kanab, Utah.

Bob’s industry and hard work began to show at a very young age. When he was eight years old he would go with his father to Sandy Peak north of Panguitch to tend the sheep. When Bob was 11 he started delivering the Salt Lake Tribune to about half of the town of Panguitch. At the age of 13 Bob started a job making bricks at a plant located in Panguitch. Bob worked in the potato fields weeding them and then at harvest time he worked putting the potatoes in baskets in the field. At the age of 17 Bob worked on a threshing machine that traveled around the area doing threshing for the farmers.

Bob graduated from Garfield County High School on May 16, 1940. After graduation Bob went to San Diego, California and worked making manifolds for the radial aircraft engines.

Bob was inducted in the Army on April 7, 1943 at Fort Douglas in Salt Lake City. He completed his basic training at Camp Cooke, California. Bob was then sent to Knoxville, Tennessee to begin the Army Air Force Training and Schooling. Bob started flight training and logged 10 hours in a piper cub aircraft.

He served in the Philippines where he was a truck and jeep driver.

The war ended but Bob continued to serve in the Philippines until February 16, 1945. He was honorably discharged on March 7, 1946.

After his return from the army Bob returned to driving truck hauling produce from Phoenix to Salt Lake City.

In less than a years’ time Bob met Emma Dee Orton. Bob ran into Emma while they were roller skating and knocked her down. This was the beginning of a seventy year love story that grew stronger and stronger every day of their lives. They were married May 8, 1948 in Fredonia, Arizona. Emma was seventeen and Bob was 26.

The couple continued to haul produce from Phoenix to Salt Lake City until their first son Robert Dee Houston was born. The family moved to Flagstaff, Arizona where Bob started a job driving truck from Flagstaff to Houserock, Arizona. Bob became the envy of all of the women in the housing tract where they lived. He could be seen hanging out the laundry and one who always opened the door for his sweetheart Emma.

Shirley, their first daughter, was born on February 21, 1951. The growing family bought their first home in Flagstaff.

On October 6, 1954 their final child, Joe Daniel Houston, was born. Bob continued to drive for Utah/Arizona Freightways which later became Consolidated Freightways. The company later wanted to transfer Bob to Oregon so Bob started driving for Kaibab Lumber Company in Flagstaff.

Bob was actively involved with the building of the new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center in Flagstaff. All of his spare time was spent working on the building.

In 1966 Bob was transferred to Kanab, Utah. Bob continued to drive truck until he retired in 1990. He joined the family restaurant business full-time and became the King of country gravy.

Bob was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in a wide variety of callings. Many of his callings were behind the scenes and he served with great commitment and diligence.

Bob absolutely treasured of all of his grandchildren. Each one can tell stories of the own special time with grandpa whether it was camping, fishing, hunting, or working on a project together.

Throughout their marriage Bob treated Emma like royalty.

Bob is survived by his beloved wife Emma, children Robert Dee Houston (DayLean), Shirley Smith (Clyde), and Joe Daniel Houston (Molly); brother Herman Jack Houston; and sister Karen (Dan) Tebbs. He has 13 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, 2 brothers, 1 sister, 1 grandchild and 2 great grandchildren.

Bob has left a legacy of hard work, love, and service worthy of emulation by all of his posterity.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the Kanab Utah Stake Center, 41 West Center Street. Visitation will be held from 6:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 and 45 minutes prior to the service on Thursday, both at the Stake Center. Funeral arrangements are being handled

by Mosdell Mortuary.

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LegaL Notices PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday January 23rd, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: MINOR LOT SUBDIVISION PROPERTY BOUNDARY: THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER LYING WEST OF THE COUNTRY ROAD RIGHT OF WAY AND THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER LYING NORTH OF AN EXISTING WASH AND WEST OF THE COUNTY ROAD RIGHT OF WAY IN SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 35 SOUTH, RANGE 3 EAST, SALT LAKE BASE MERIDIAN Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 12 & 19, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE 2017 GARFIELD COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING DATES JANUARY 9 & 23 FEBRUARY 13 & 27 MARCH 13 & 27 APRIL 10 & 24 MAY 8 & 22 JUNE 12 & 26 JULY 10 & 25 (Tuesday) AUGUST 14 & 28 SEPTEMBER 11 & 25 OCTOBER 9 & 24 (Tuesday) NOVEMBER 13 & 27 DECEMBER 11 The regularly scheduled Commission meetings are held at the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 S. Main Street, Panguitch, Utah on the second and fourth Monday of each month, excluding holidays. Meetings begin at 10:00 a.m.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 12, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE WAYNE COUNTY Notice is hereby given to the public of Wayne County that a public hearing will be held on January 30th, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa, UT 84747 to discuss and receive public comment on the dissolution of the Wayne County Sanitation Special Service District. Any interested citizen may attend the hearing.

Ryan Torgerson, Wayne County Clerk/Auditor.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 12, 2017

NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS BRYCE CANYON CITY In 2017, 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 on the First and Third Tuesdays of the month at 10:00 AM at the Public Safety Building located at 70 West 100 North.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 12, 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 841146300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 8, 2017. Please visit http://waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)-538-7240 for additional information.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3095(a42215): Sherril H. England Living Trust and Edward C. England Living Trust, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 1.1536 ac-ft. from groundwater (1/2 mile south of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. 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. EXTENSION(S) 61-1564(a16807): Kane County Water Conservancy District is/are filing an extension for 2.0 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 Mile West of Long Valley Jct) for DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 12 & 19, 2017

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NOTICE OF FINAL PROOF FOR GARFIELD COUNTY DESERT LAND ENTRY APPLICATION WILL TRANSFER 305 ACRES OF PUBLIC LAND FOR AGRICULTURAL USE KANAB, UTAH - Notice is hereby given that Morgan Ranches of Circleville, Utah, who made Entry number UTU90644 under the Desert Land Act for 304.890 acres within Sections 6 and 7, Township 31 South, Range 3 West, Salt Lake Meridian (Garfield County), Utah, has filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish claim to the lands before the Bureau of Land Management Kanab Field Office at Kanab, Utah, on March 1, 2017. Claimant names as witnesses: Tyler Erickson of Magna, Utah Mike Dalton of Circleville, Utah Kendal Allen of Circleville, Utah TJ Beus of Circleville, Utah Final proof will be at the Kanab Field Office at 669 South Highway 89A in Kanab, Utah.

Comments or questions should be addressed to: BLM Kanab Field Office (Attn: Garfield DLE), 669 South Highway 89A, Kanab, Utah, 84741; by fax to (435) 644-1299; or by email to blm_ut_kn_mail@blm.gov.

Persons who use a tele-communication device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 800-877-8339 to leave a message or question with the above individual. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Before including an address, phone number, e-mail, or other personal identifying information in any comment, please note that the entire comment, including personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. Requests to withhold personal identifying information from public review can be submitted, but cannot be guaranteed.

The public’s interest in the management of public lands is appreciated and encouraged. If you need further information, please contact the Kanab Field Office at (435) 644-1200.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 12, 19 & 26 and FEBRUARY 2 & 9, 2017

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MEETINGS TROPIC TOWN 12 STEP MEETING - Tropic AA Meetings are held at the Tropic Town Heritage Center. Meeting Schedule: 12 Step & Tradition Study. Changed to Thursday @ 6 pm. Closed meeting discussion rtn

SCHOOL LUNCH WORKERS Wayne School District is accepting applications for a kitchen manager at Loa Elementary. This position is for 28 hours a week with no benefits. Salary is the beginning manager hourly rate according to the 2016-17 Wayne School District classified salary schedule ($14.10), Wayne School District is also accepting applications for one and possibly two school lunch workers. These positions will be 16 to 24 hours per week with no benefits. Salary will start at ($10.78).

An applicant who can be friendly with students while they are in the lunchroom is preferred. The applicant also needs to be able to work as a member of a team with school staff. Applicants must also have or be willing to obtain a current food handler’s permit.

Applications can be mailed to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715. Contact Coral Chappell, 4253813 or coral.chappell@waynesd.org, with any questions.

These positions will remain open until filled.Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

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Immediate job opening for: Customer Sales Rep in the Escalante Business Office: Happy, friendly, outgoing customer oriented attitude a must. Serves as primary point of contact for new customers.

Sells and promotes services of the company to new and existing customers. Assists customers with new service requests, billing inquiries and other account activities. Excellent benefits and competitive compensation based on experience.

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

WAYNE COUNTY - IT SPECIALIST Deadline to apply is January 20, 2017.

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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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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SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR WAYNE AND GARFIELD COUNTIES, Design and Print Management Services. Business cards, rack cards, posters, flyers, newspaper inserts, print and web advertising, anything you need. Let us help you get the product you want, from your idea and through the whole creation and printing process. We can also train you and your staff on keeping your website and social media current. Give us a call and see what we can do for you.

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