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Thursday, February 8, 2018
Issue # 1241
Escalante's Lady Moquis Earn Silver Division Win
Celebrate Our Heritage of Wood and Crafting
create everything from bowls to wood toys. For instance, Troy Anderson of Fremont is known for his wood spoons, while Dennis Hiskey of Teasdale creates toys along with other wood items. 4-H Teen Leader C.J. Torgerson's family has deep roots in Wayne County's timber industry. He states that "coming from a long line of family members in the logging industry, I can personally attest to the importance of logging and woodcrafts as a part of our heritage. I am very excited for the kids to be learning about the rich history of the timber industry in this area." Our cultural heritage of wood and crafting is the second of six themes being explored as part of the Sparking Hularry JoHnson Wood and Troy Anderson of Fremont shows his Crafting wood work.
WAYNE COUNTY Sawmills, campfires, and wood crafts are all part of local tradition. How does your family use wood harvested from our area forests? From native peoples and pioneers to modern wood crafters, people have been using local wood to produce arts and crafts for generations. Wayne County wood crafters
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Escalante High School's Lady Moquis, left to right are: Kinzie Lyman, Paisli Torgerson, McKynlee Cottam, Mikki Prows, Mazee Dunton, Sarah Poast, Nadia Griffin, Capri Lyman, Zoee Torgerson, Coach Kevin Griffin. ESCALANTE - On January 26th & 27th the Junior lady Moquis played in the Color Country girls basketball tournament, silver division. They finished in 2nd place after competing in the championship game with South Sevier. The final score was 20-12. We are extremely proud of our girls, and their hard work during the season. A huge thank you to Coach Kevin Griffin! —Heather Dunton
SUU Bringing Community World Travel in 2018
Shed Antler Gathering Course Required
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You must complete a free online course before gathering shed antlers in Utah. The course is available online. SALT LAKE CITY - Collecting antlers that fall off the heads of deer, elk and moose each winter is a popular pastime in Utah. Before you head out the door to collect shed antlers, though, you must complete the Division of Wildlife Resources' Antler Gathering Ethics course. You can take the free course at wildlife.utah.gov/ shedantler. After dropping their antlers, male deer, elk and moose will grow a new set starting this spring. DWR Captain Justin Shirley says gathering shed antlers is a fun activity that your whole family can enjoy. Please remember, though, that
late winter and early spring is a tough time of year for deer, elk and moose. "During winter," Shirley says, "big game animals, especially deer, often have a difficult time finding food. If you spook an animal and cause it to run, the animal has to use up fat reserves and energy it needs to make it through the winter." Also, from late winter through early spring, the habitat big game animals rely on in the winter is usually wet. "Because the soil is wet," Shirley says, "it's more at risk to damage." Fortunately, you can gather shed antlers without stressing the animals or damaging their habitat. "The free course will
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teach you how," Shirley says. After you finish the course at wildlife.utah.gov/shedantler, you must print your certificate of completion and then carry it with you while you're gathering antlers. If you have young children, and you've completed the course, your children don't need to complete it — your certificate will cover your kids too. You must complete the course if you want to gather shed antlers between Feb. 1 and April 15. If you wait until April 15 or later to gather antlers, you don't need to complete the course. After you've completed the course, you can gather antlers across Utah. There are two exceptions, though: Shed Antlers Cont'd on page 2
CEDAR CITY - With stops in China, France and England, Southern Utah University’s new Community on the Go program took groups of adult community members from all walks of life to places around the world in 2017. In 2018, Community on the Go trips are slated to be equally as intriguing — if not a bit frightening. From touring ancient ruins in South America, to off the beaten paths and mountain valleys of Hungary and Romania, to the villages and castles in the Alps of Germany and Austria, Community on the Go aims to make memories that will last a lifetime. This year, SUU’s community travel lineup begins in May to the ancient Inca Empire in Peru. Once considered the largest empire in preColumbian America, the Incas ruled the highlands of Peru for centuries until succumbing to Spanish armies in 1572. Architecture highlights the Peru trip, with sites such as Ollantaytambo, located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu and the temple of Qorikancha selected. Traditional cooking lessons, textile weaving demonstrations and salsa dancing lessons are also included in the itinerary. SUU experts leading the trip are Dr. Emily Dean, associate professor of anthropology, and Dr. Iliana Portaro, assistant professor of Spanish. An archaeologist specializing in prehistory of the Andean region of South America, Dean has conducted extensive fieldwork in Peru. Portaro, a native of Lima, Peru, received her Ph.D. in Latin American literature and cultures, and specializes in Peruvian literature and women’s studies. In October, Community
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on the Go takes flight to Transylvania during Halloween season. From the banks of the immortal Danube River, to the lush farm valleys and mesmerizing mountain peaks of western Romania, to the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, this voyage is sure to excite those who love history and science fiction. In Romania, Bran Castle, more commonly known as Dracula’s castle due to similarities of the setting in Bram Stoker’s famous novel Dracula, is a favorite stop among tourists. Travelers will also take
an off the beaten path tour of the Carpathian Mountains, also known as the Transylvanian Alps, visiting alpine meadows covered in scores of wildflowers and glacial lakes, or view any of the more than 400 unique species of animal life exclusive to the area. The Carpathian Mountains are home to one of the largest undisturbed forests in Europe. Dr. Kyle Bishop, nationally recognized as an expert on the horror genre, will be World Travel Cont'd on page 2
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SUU Community on the Go travelers visit Longon's Buckingham Palace on Dec. 12, 2017. World Travel
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leading the trip with Dr. Grant Corser, knowledgeable traveler of the Transylvania region and expert on the psychology of fear and its connections to things that go bump in the night. And in December, Community on the Go will voy-
age to Germany and Austria for Christmas in the Alps. The journey begins in Munich before traveling to the historic castles of Füessen and a tour of The Sound of Music movie site in Salzburg. In Austria, travelers will visit art museums with the option to attend an opera if desired. “Both Germany and Aus-
tria have rich Christmas traditions appealing to community members,” said Dr. Kurt Harris, SUU’s Director of Learning Abroad. “I am personally excited that we will be visiting one of the most famous and popular destinations in the world, Neuschwanstein castle.” Much like a study abroad
program for adult members of the community interested in educational travel, Community on the Go trips are designed to offer fun, affordable, educational travel experiences, and to build community relationships with SUU faculty experts leading the trips. Activities are flexible and designed using community feedback, said Melynda Thorpe, executive director of the Office of Community and Academic Enrichment at SUU. “SUU expert-led trips allow for groups of 20-30 to explore various parts of the world,” Thorpe said. “Community on the Go seeks to provide those who travel with an academically rich, affordable and fun vacation. Our employees handle the logistics, such as transportation schedules, attraction tickets and hotel reservations.” Registration for the community trip to Peru ends Feb. 28. For more information on SUU Community on the Go trips, or to reserve your spot today, visit suu.edu/onthego, call (435) 865-8259 or stop by the office at 136 W. University Blvd, Suite 003, Cedar City, Utah. —Haven Scott, Southern Utah University, Office of Community and Academic Enrichment
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HB175: Bill on general oversight committee creation fails by Jenna alton, Byu Capital West neWs serviCe
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manities Conversations grant project funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Entrada Institute is partnering with USU Extension and 4-H to provide four youth events along with a community dinner scheduled for February 21 at 6PM at the Wayne County Community Center in Bicknell. The community night will include a free meal, historical perspectives on local sawmills, exhibits and demonstrations of locally made wood products, along with wood-related activities. To register for the free meal, call the USU Extension/4-H Of-
benefit to strengthen local control, to strengthen autonomy and to strengthen the efficiency of the role of the government,” Stratton said. Strong opposition faced the bill, which would enact state oversight over local government entities, including counties, cities and school boards. Stefanie Bryant of the Provo City School Board said there is already enough oversight over the school board without the creation of a new committee. “I’m not against transparency, I’m not against over-
sight, but we already have it,” Bryant said. Heather Bennett, president of the Board of Education in the Salt Lake County school district, said the bill would create a redundant level of bureaucracy. “We look very hard at both compliance and best practices in everything we do,” Bennett said. “As local school boards and as community council members, they are already highly regulated, checked and balanced.” Although several people testified against the bill, some committee members said they
liked the general idea, even if the bill may need additional work. “This concept of a general oversight committee that doesn’t have a fixed schedule is much more responsive to issues and things like that that are happening in Utah,” said committee member Rep. Daniel McCay, R-Riverton. In response to the many comments about redundancy, McCay said, “I can’t look around the state without seeing redundancy. If we are not about redundancy, I don’t know what government is about.”
fice at 435-836-1312. If you have locally produced woodcrafts you'd like to show in our "woodcraft exhibition" during the dinner, please let us know. Or, if you have a woodcraft technique you're willing to demonstrate, we can set up a table where you can share. Do you have local, historical photos of our sawmills, people cutting firewood, creating wood crafts, or children around the campfire? If you’re willing to share, please send them to Annette Lamb at info@entradainstitute.org or call 435-425-3415. LIKE us at facebook.com/ sparkinghumanities. —Annette Lamb, The Entrada Institute
Shed Antlers
skull (preferably its GPS coordinates) • Report your find to a DWR office • Provide key details in your report The DWR will send a conservation officer to investigate. If it's clear the animal died of natural causes, you might be allowed to keep your find. Take the course at wildlife.utah.gov/shedantler If you have questions about gathering shed antlers in Utah, call the nearest Division of Wildlife Resources office or the DWR's Salt Lake City office at 801-538-4700. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
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• Many of the state's wildlife management areas are closed in the winter and spring, to protect animals and their habitat. • You must have written permission from the landowner before gathering antlers on private land. If you find a skull with the antlers or horns still attached, it's possible the animal was poached. Do not pick up or move the skull, or disturb footprints or other evidence. Instead, please take the following steps: • Take photos of the skull from a couple of angles • Pinpoint the location of the
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SALT LAKE CITY HB175, designed to create the Joint Committee on Governmental Oversight in the Utah Legislature, failed 6-4 in committee Feb. 1. The bill states its purpose is to “increase the transparency, efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of state and local governmental entities.” Rep. Keven Stratton, RSalt Lake City, the sponsor of the bill, expounded on its purpose during the House Government Operations Standing Committee meeting. “This is meant to be a
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HB177: Utah Legislature looks to revise how victims of trauma treated
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by saHalie DonalDson, Byu Capital West neWs serviCe SALT LAKE CITY – Utah lawmakers are preparing a bill aimed at improving the way emotional trauma victims are treated in the criminal justice system. If passed, the bill would
is why the two have come together to sponsor HB177. As of Jan. 29, the bill has yet to be heard by a committee. Escamilla and Ivory oversaw a panel discussion on the topic on Capitol Hill Jan. 16. The panel was split into three different sections. Sexual assault survivors were at the forefront of the evening, telling stories about how the justice system had failed them. The panelists drew rapt attention from the crowd. Jennifer Livsey and her daughter Rhiannon are all too aware that the justice system needs savannaH Hopkinson to reform the Legislators gather outside the House of Rep- way it treats resentatives at the Utah Capitol building in victims of Salt Lake City. On Feb. 1. The legislature is trauma. considering a bill to aid victims of emotional Rhiantrauma in the criminal justice system. non’s stepfather sexually standardize trauma-informed abused her for over a decade. practices across government After he was arrested, a police agencies. officer told Jennifer to come It would devote resources and talk to him in his car. Jennito learning more about the fer remembers blacking in and ways victims are affected, as out of the conversation as the well as addressing some of officer told what her husband the pressing problems already had been doing to her daughter. identified. The bill will also Jennifer and Rhiannon put in place “trauma-informed said what happened in the years practices” for all levels of the that followed is difficult to unjustice system, including po- derstand unless someone has lice officers, medical first re- gone through the same trauma, sponders and the legal courts. but they believe it is important Sen. Luz Escamilla, D- to try. Salt Lake City, and Rep. Ken The family experienced Ivory, R-West Jordan, said bet- serious financial fallout, suitering the criminal justice sys- cidal thoughts, shaking, tem is a bipartisan issue, which nightmares, acute depression
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and severe mental anguish. Throughout the court process, they said they were forced to endure victim blaming and lies. Jennifer remembers not being given any instruction for what they were supposed to do or any information about what was going on over the court process. What little information they received was impossible to retain because of the trauma the family experienced. They assumed the perpetrator would serve a life sentence and did what they could to heal until Jennifer unexpectedly learned he would be released. “If anybody is really wondering if there is really a hell, there is a hell,” Jennifer said. “It’s when you find out your offender is going to be released.” Lobbyist Amy Coombs said Rhiannon and Jennifer’s experience is not just the exception; it’s the norm. She surveyed victims about what they experienced throughout the criminal justice system. “Victims felt like they weren’t being heard,” Coombs said. Coombs said an immense burden is placed on victims when they are trying to navigate the justice system, but trauma doesn’t just happen in the very beginning. It’s not just a one-time thing that needs to be addressed, Coombs said. It needs to be across the board. Ivory said the legislation would be fundamental in helping victims who have trouble remembering and understanding information through the justice system. Turner Bitton, executive director of Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault, said survivors of sexual assault are more than their trauma. “As a survivor, you matter and are entitled to your own healing process,” Bitton said.
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HB106: bill would allow offenders education program rather than incarceration by lilian WHitney, Byu Capital West neWs serviCe SALT LAKE CITY - A new bill could partner Utah’s education and justice systems by allowing qualifying misdemeanor or third degree felony offenders to attend a technical college and earn a certificate instead of being incarcerated. HB106 aims to help past offenders get on their feet and stay out of prison, all while reducing costs of incarceration and probation. The bill, which passed committee, is currently on hold in the Utah House. Rep. Val Potter, R-North Logan, the bill’s sponsor, said this is an opportunity to get those who have struggled in the past on a career path. “Those who commit crimes are often down on their luck,” Potter said. “This gives them an opportunity to put them in a position where they realize they can improve their lives.” Participants would be required to earn a GED before being accepted into the program. Once in the program, participants would be required to earn a B grade average and have 90 percent attendance to receive a certificate. Offenders would be responsible to pay the program’s tuition. The legislation is modeled after a program piloted by Cache County last year. Cache County’s program involved 13 participants. Of the 13 participants in the original program, three have finished a career program and are working. Eight are suc-
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HB106 would allow qualifying offenders to attend a technical college instead of being incarcerated. (AP photo/Jeremy Redmon) cessfully participating in the program, and two are beginning the process. None of the participants in Cache County’s program have faced additional charges. The bill would aim to reduce costs of incarceration and probation. Cache County’s program saved the state a total of $50,584, which would have been spent on incarceration and probation. The total savings were calculated according to the cost of incarceration at $86.16 per day, and cost of probation supervision at $8.30 per day. Legislators hope the bill would benefit the economy by cutting recidivism costs and adding to Utah’s workforce. “One of the most critical things that we look for in somebody who’s trying to integrate
back into society successfully is employability,” said Rep. Eric Hutchings, R-Kearns. The House Education Standing Committee reviewed the bill for consideration Jan. 24. Rep. Kim Coleman, RWest Jordan, brought up the issue of equal access to education during the committee meeting. Coleman raised the argument that it could be “counterintuitive” to make educational opportunities accessible to individuals in the justice system when other demographics are unable to receive equal opportunities. The bill passed committee 10-0. Legislators plan to further define the bill’s details and funding provisions.
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Schools & Sports PHS Sports Sidelines by MaCk oetting
PHS Wrestlers Nail 1A Division Qualifying Meet Lady Cats Drill Team Wins State Championship! Panguitch’s tough guy wrestlers KOed the competition at the 1A Divisional B qualifying meet. The Cats scored 288.5 points and qualified 19 wrestlers for the 1A Championship at the Nephi tournament. Individual results: 106 Porter Schoppe 1st 113 Dakota Hatch 2nd 120 Kaden Beckstead 1st 126 Wyleee Fawson 2nd 132 Luke Reeder 2nd 138 Zack Julander 1st 145 Kyle Heaton 2nd 152 Parker Brinkerhoff 1st 160 Keston Mathew 1st 170 Joshua Holman 4th 182 Branson Marshall 2nd 195 Chad Veater 2nd 220 Wyatt Tebbs 2nd 285 Hunter Rushton 3rd
Good luck at State this weekend; you are the best of the best. After many years without a Drill Team, the Lady Cats Drill Team has come home with another State Championship. These girls started last year and with the dedication and great coaching these girls came out on top in some very fierce completion. Congratulation to all of you because this is a real team competition, all members of the team have to perform well to win. The Bob Cats came away with a couple of wins last week, with a victory over Diamond Ranch 84-34. Acey was high points pumping in 26 and Jace finished with 21. This again was a team affair with many of the team scoring
points. Again in another lopsided win the Cats took out Water Canyon 78-27. Acey was again high with 23 points. This week the Cats finish up the regular season with their last home game tonight against Escalante and this Saturday it is another match up with the number two team in the State against Piute. Be sure to put this on your calendar it will be a good one. The Lady Cats also came away with two wins last week, both tough games. At Bryce Valley the Cats won 63-38, but don’t let the score fool you, it seemed closer. The Mustangs have a really young team and have a lot of energy. Kapri was high with 13 pts. Brittney again sunk 3 more 3s and Ma-
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In accordance with Part B requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 04 and with the Utah State Board of Education Special Education Rules, Garfield County School District offers free assessments and evaluation for children, aged birth through 21 whose parents, teachers, or others suspect of having an identifiable disability. Garfield School District is committed to ensuring that those students are identified, located, and evaluated, regardless of the severity of the disability, to identify if the student is in need of special education and related services. This child find requirement and practice also applies to those students enrolled in private schools. If you suspect that a child who is not currently receiving special education services is in need of an evaluation to determine if that need exists, please contact either Chris Kupfer, Garfield School District Special Education Director at 435-590-8144 or the special education teacher at your neighborhood school.
taya Barney finished with 10. Against Piute it couldn’t have gotten any closer, with the Cats coming out a head 36 to 35. The Thunderbirds led at the half 21 to 15, I left to help out in the concession stand and finally got back with 3 minutes to go in the game with the Cats leading 35 to 25. Thinking that the game was over, I relaxed and the next thing I know, I looked up at the score board after the Birds scored a couple prayer 3 pointer and cut the score down to two, it looked just like the last time the girls met up with Piute and the game ended in a tie. Finally the girls made a free throw after missing many, and had a 4 point lead, and Piute responded with another 3 pointer and with 2 seconds left one of the Thunderbirds grabbed the rebound and threw the ball down court and it hit the backboard and missed. The Girls finish off the season with a game down at Valley on the 7th and Water Canyon will be here on 9th. If you missed the girls' game against Piute you also missed the great tumblers. Thanks to Annie Anderson; boy do we have a gymnastic group of youngsters! When they all got on the gym floor it looked like the elementary school had arrived. What a great talented group of kids! What a great coach! Thanks.
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Wills, Trusts, and More Estate Planning Binder by Jeffery J. MCkenna For your benefit and the benefit of your family, it is a good idea to organize your estate planning documents into a family estate planning binder. The documents within your binder should constitute a complete estate plan. The question then is, "What documents constitute a complete estate plan?" First, the cornerstone of the estate plan can be either a will or a revocable trust. As discussed in articles previously published in this column, whether the estate plan should be a "will based plan" or a "trust based plan" depends on your desires with respect to privacy and avoiding probate, as well as the location, size and types of assets comprising the estate. If the cornerstone of your estate plan is a revocable trust, it is important that you still have a will. All "trust based plans" must still have what is called a "pour over will." It is a simple will that serves as a safety net to "pour over" assets into the trust. This type of will directs the property into the trust. In addition to a will and possibly a trust, a complete estate plan should have a durable power of attorney for
financial matters. This document allows legal decisions to be made regarding your financial matters in the event you become incapacitated. In addition to the above documents, your estate planning binder should contain documents pertaining to medical treatment decisions. If desired, a living will for the state in which you now live should be included. A living will (also called a “directive to physician”) specifies that no use of artificial life-support systems should be used once you are beyond reasonable hope of recovery. A medical power of attorney is also an important document. A medical power of attorney allows a specified individual to make medical decisions for you in the event you are too ill to do so. Lastly, your estate planning binder should contain information pertaining to funeral arrangements. In conclusion, a family estate planning binder is a wonderful way to put your affairs in order. Although you hope the binder will not be needed for many years, you will feel more secure knowing that it is ready.
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At a small zoo, visitors often ignored the many large signs that said, "Don't feed the animals!" The zookeeper did not want to impose fines so he tried a different approach. He posted signs saying, "Feed the animals for only twenty dollars!" and suddenly no one wanted to. 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 6281711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com.
Nominations Open for Governor's Medal for Science and Technology Awards
SALT LAKE CITY USTAR, in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), is now accepting nominations for the 31st Annual Governor’s Medal for Science and Technology Awards. The awards honor those who have made an impact across their careers and highlight accomplishments in 2017. Following the final selection of the 2017 awardees, Gov. Gary R. Herbert will present the awards at a ceremony on June 6, 2018. The Governor’s Medal award program was initiated to recognize those who have provided distinguished service or made significant career achievements that have benefited the state of Utah in the areas of science and technology. —Governor's Office of Economic Development
Taking Control
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I am learning that criticism is not nearly as effective as sabotage.
Wrong Number
While at work one day, I answered the telephone, and it was one of my kids. "Hi Mom! What do you want me to do today?" "I thought we decided that last night," I replied. "You were going to wash the dishes, mop the kitchen floor and clean the bathroom." Silence. "Oops, wrong mom." Click.
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One day, after a group discussion about family celebrations, one little boy in my preschool class raised his hand. He said, "My family celebrates Lent." A girl sitting next to him said "What's that?" He very seriously replied, "You know, that fuzzy stuff in your dryer."
New to the Neighborhood
Sharon, my cousin, was telling me about an evening service at the church we've both attended for years. She and her husband usually sat in the back, but this time they moved up front to be sure to hear the Scripture reading. They sat beside a long-time church member who cheerfully said, "Good to have ya with us! Where y'all from?" Taken by surprise, Sharon mumbled, "The back."
Get it Straight, Please
Dear God, my prayer for this year is for a fat bank account and a thin body. PLEASE don't mix these up like you did last year. Amen!!!
Wilma, the Concurrer
One weekend, my husband and I were planning to move a section of fence to allow us to park a trailer. A lovely bush was partially in the way, and my husband promised he'd be careful when trimming it back. To ease my worries, he showed me exactly what he would cut. But I insisted on doing it myself because I thought he'd make a mess of it. In the end, I trimmed just what he had suggested. "I guess you were right," I apologized. "I cut off just what you would have cut." "In other words," he said," you came, you sawed, you concurred."
Say What?
Sign in restaurant window: "Eat now - Pay waiter."
Punishment
If it wasn't for physics, I'd be unstoppable.
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All Utah Newborns Now Tested for Spinal Muscular Atrophy SALT LAKE CITY - As of January 29, 2018 every infant born in Utah will be screened for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) Newborn Screening Program tests blood samples from approximately 52,000 newborns every year and identifies nearly 400 infants who suffer from more than 40 different disorders. Utah and Massachusetts are the first states to begin screening for SMA. “These disorders are often times not detected and diagnosed until symptoms develop, which unfortunately could be too late to prevent disability or death,” said Kim Hart, manager with the UDOH Newborn Screening Program. “The testing done by our staff is critical to the early detection and treatment of disorders that help ensure these babies lead fuller and healthier lives.” SMA is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord which impedes the ability to sit up, walk, swallow, and in the most severe cases, breathe.
It is the leading genetic cause of death for infants, affecting approximately one in 11,000 infants nationally. “We applaud the Utah Department of Health for adding SMA to the newborn screening panel,” said Dr. Russell Butterfield, neurologist with the University of Utah. “We can now identify and treat patients with SMA in the first weeks of life, before symptoms emerge.” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved a promising new treatment for infants with SMA. Infants who are diagnosed before exhibiting symptoms, and who receive treatment have achieved unprecedented milestones such as sitting, standing, and walking. Elliot and Janell Lewis are the parents of two children with SMA; the youngest, Evie, nine months, is currently being treated. Tragically, their older child passed away due to SMA. “The effect this new treatment has had on Evie is profound and offers hope to so many families that have had very little hope for far
too long. We feel that much of Evie’s strength was maintained after birth because she was treated at such a young age, before the disease had time to strip it away from her. Newborn screening is the next breakthrough in treating this disease because it gives these kiddos and their families the opportunity to begin treatment before much is lost.” “The initiation of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy in Utah represents a significant public health advance. There is clear data that infants with SMA benefit when treated early. Children now have access to groundbreaking therapies that have the potential to improve their quality of life,” said Dr. Nicholas Johnson, neurologist with the University of Utah. The UDOH would like to extend its appreciation to the many partners who worked tirelessly to add SMA to the Utah newborn screening panel, especially the volunteers who serve on the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee. —Utah Dept. of Health
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O bituaries Leland Williams ESCALANTE - The Mountain Dew stock fell today with the passing of Leland A. Williams due to the fact that he will not be buying his large supply of soda. Lee passed away January 26, 2018 at Panguitch Hospital. He was born May 4, 1924 at Pleasant Grove, Utah to David Charles Williams and Florence Minerva Anderson Williams. He was raised in Oasis, Utah where his family farmed. He graduated from high school there and attended Utah State University. He received his degree in education and taught Industrial Arts. He is a veteran of WWII and served in the Pacific Theater. After the war he served a mission for the LDS church in Czechoslovakia. While finishing his schooling he met Jane Kathleen Hall. They were married in 1950 in the Logan Temple. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen and their children: Debra Janikowski (Stuart), David Williams, Jolene Mallard (Duen),Eileen Gerloff (Dave), Robert Williams (Deborah), Dennis Williams (Beth) and Lori Coleman (Clayne). They have a bucket full of grand kids: 30 grand kids, 55 great grand kids and 6 great-great grand kids. What a wonderful posterity they have been given. He was preceded in death by his father, David Charles Williams, mother, Florence Williams, three sisters, Afton Wilcox, LuDean Varner, Shirley Brown, two brothers, Verjean Williams, and Grant Williams and two grand daughters, Cheryl Allen and Angela Coleman. He is survived by his two sisters Joan Smith and Gwen McPhie. Funeral services will be hosted by Hughes McArthur Mortuary and held on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at the LDS chapel in Escalante, Utah. Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with the funeral to follow at 12:00. Internment will take place in the Escalante Cemetery immediately following the funeral.
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FYI PanguItch
by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com I just finished watching the Super Bowl game and what a great game it was, with the Philadelphia Eagles coming ahead. There was plenty of scoring, 41 to 33 and over a thousand yards of offense by both teams combined. Both quarterback were outstanding, with Tom Brady going for his sixth super bowl ring, bringing the Patriots back from a half time score of 22 to 6, to take the lead at 33 to 32 in the fourth quarter. The Eagles starting quarter back was hurt at the end of December and Nick Foles who had played for a lot of teams, but never started a game, had the game of his life and was named MVP, he even scored a touchdown on a pass reception. Usually I don’t watch the Super Bowl because it never lives up to its hype, however this one was a non stop play action. Jon Huntsman has passed away, he led a rich life and had a giver’s heart. Huntsman was eighty years old. Born of humble roots, Jon Huntsman’s business acumen brought wealth that he shared generously and invested heavily in the battle against cancer. He died Friday. He was truly a great man who used his money to make the world a better place. January turned in some incredibly warm temperatures with SLC recording 13 days with temperatures over 50 degrees. The northern part of the State has a water table of only 50% of normal, but down here we are at only 20% and no relief in sight. The long range forecasts are showing above normal warmth for the rest of the year. We are at the same level as California even though they had those nasty floods, not a lot of rain fell, mainly the area that was af-
fected was also the area that had those terrible fires. The last fire they had cost over $13 billion in damages, more than their five last big fires combined. The President is doing all he can to help the coal industry; he has put a 30% tariff on all foreign solar panels that are brought in to the US. He also put a 50% tariff on all foreign made washing machines, fortunately we just bought one. No good deed should go unnoticed; I have been in charge of the rifles that are used by the American Legion Honor guard at the Veterans' funerals for 15 or 16 years. Being in the Navy, my knowledge of guns is limited to say the least. Most of the time we get most of the guns to fire some of the time. Dale Baldwin who was at one of our funerals called me and asked me if he could work on the rifles and that he is a gun smith and of course I said yes. Dale took them all a part and I mean all apart and cleaned them up! They look as good as new and I can’t wait to use them, most veterans wait till it is really cold to die, (we have done funerals in snow storms or high winds) so we might have to wait a while, I hope so anyway. The other night on our way over to the Girls basketball game in Bryce Valley, just before we got to the dump off, there was a large deer lying in the middle of the road. It was dark out and it was hard to see it making it a real hazard for those cars going east on the road. Sheriff Clint Pierson was at the game and I told him about it and he dropped everything and went up there and pulled the critter off the highway. Thank you Dale and Clint for your kind service.
The GEM Theater has another great movie playing, The Greatest Showman; it was about the life of PT. Barnum. It was somewhat of a musical, but it also had a message in it, like the movie Wonder did. Wonder dealt with bullying, this dealt with the fact that all people are different and all should be treated with respect. Last year the Barnum and Bailey Circus after 143 years closed down, it just got too costly to run and also the animal lovers made it impossible to use animals in their performances. We have over 80 million immigrants that have come to America over the years; most of us are here because of these migrations. They came rich or poor, white or black, tall or short, handsome or ugly, they came with diverse talents, and they all possessed the same hopes, feelings and dreams. But who should determine who should be let into our country? Thomas Jefferson worried that too many immigrants might be coming from Europe with ideas that might turn America into a heterogeneous, incoherent distracted mass. In the 1850s it was the Irish that were hated because they were taking jobs away from those that were here before them. Teddy Roosevelt supported legislation restricting immigration to exclude Chinese, because he thought Chinese laborers would depress American wages and because he believed they would be “ruinous to the white race.” In 1923 Congress voted for immigration restrictions,
which excluded immigrants from the “Asiatic Barred Zone.” In 1939 Congress defeated a bill that would have rescued 20,000 children from Nazi Germany, despite American families willing to adopt them, on the grounds that it would have exceeded Germany’s quota. It makes you wonder why people want to come here. In America like many nations around the world, the population is growing older and having fewer children. It needs new people from around the world, for their diverse ideas and their dreams. Well good news for the travel business, the dollar is still losing its value. Last year for a hundred dollars you could get 100 Euros and for $119.00 you could get an English pound. Now a 100 Euro cost you $124.00 and a pound will set you back $143.00 bucks. This is almost back to where we were 9 years ago. The good news is the Europeans will be getting a 20% discount on everything and will again be traveling to the US. Tonight is the start of the Winter Olympic Games that will be coming from Korea. Russia will not be there as a team, because of doping problems, but can come as individuals without a country. We have our largest team of athletes with 245 members representing our country. Life is not the way it’s supposed to be, it’s the way it is!!! How you cope with it, makes all the difference! Mack O.
Local Lawyer: Dog Law
by Megan Mustoe This week, we adopted another dog, Atlatl. She’s a Labrador/ wolf hound/mut mix of love and energy. This got me thinking about dogs and the law. Dogs and pets in general are regulated by a combination of state, county, and municipal laws. In town. Utah allows municipalities to license, tax, regulate, or prohibit keeping dogs. Some towns require annual licensing of your furry friend or facing fines and extra fines if your dog has to be taken to the pound. Municipalities can also limit the number of dogs and pets you can have on your property. Some towns have lot size requirements, number of dog requirements, or both. Lastly, your town may have ordinances about barking. Most towns limit barking to a “reasonable” amount. “Reasonable” is measured by what an average person can handle. I, for one, am not a fan of the allnighter howling or barking and I bet your neighbors are not either. Liabilities of ownership. If you own a dog, you are responsible for any damage done by the dog to property or other people. The owner is responsible even if the dog’s actions were a mistake and regardless if the dog acted vicious or mischievous. The law has caveats for our police officer’s puppy patrol. Domestic animals. Keep your dog away from domestic animals. If your dog worries, chases, or attacks domestic animals (such as horses, cows, alpacas, or sheep) or fowl (such as ducks, chickens, geese), any person may injure or kill the dog. I’ve had a dog put down for these reasons as a child, and it taught me a life lesson while breaking my heart. I recommend before any action is taken, that the people involved with the dog and domestic animals look for a resolution before taking further actions. Breed limitations. On a lighter note, the state of Utah does not allow towns to create breed-specific rules, regulations, or policies about dogs. This means
that Notom, if incorporated, could not deny its population the ability to own any kind of dog the people wanted, as long as the other municipal requirements were met. Animal cruelty. If a person intentionally fails to care for, abandon, injures, or kills a dog, the person can face a misdemeanor charge including fines and jail time. The law includes the caveats for chasing domestic animals, putting dogs down for suffering reasons, or removing abandoned pets found on your property. If someone is being cruel to an animal, contact your local sheriff’s office or county attorney to report the incident. Pet trusts. If you are thinking about estate planning and considering your pets, you can create a pet trust that includes assets and equipment for long term care for your pets. Adoptions. Lastly, when considering adding a new pet to your family, consider looking at the options at your local pound and rescue organizations. By adopting from a pound, you can reduce the government’s cost of taking care of the dog. Some counties and municipalities do not have a pound and rely on rescue organizations. These organizations do a lot of work with their dogs to make the animals ready for their forever homes. Being a dog person, I forget to think of cats and other pets you may own. The laws are similar with other pets and domesticated animals. Pets can play a large part in our lives by providing affection and comfort. Make sure you are following your local and state laws so you can continue enjoying your furry, slobbery, loving companion. Disclaimer. As always, my column is not legal advice, instead merely insight into the law and legal profession. If you have a general question about the law or legal profession, please email me at megan@mustoelaw.com. Megan Mustoe, Attorney, MustoeLaw.com Richfield
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by Peg Smith ~ pegenias@gmail.com
When things are moving along smoothly and seem to be working generally okay, one tends to get complacent. I guess it’s human nature. Why butt in when competent people are taking care of business and presumably watching out for us? One less thing to worry about day-to-day. For the past nine years and one month, Boulderites have had the luxury of knowing our post office transactions are being handled by an efficient, competent, caring person named Katie Coleman. Face it: some of us have gotten sloppy about knowing a specific, local PO number because “Katie will take of it.” Partial or inaccurate ad-
dress on an incoming package? Katie’ll take care of it. Wrong type of stamps for a letter? Katie’ll take care of it, and you can settle up next day. Of course, she’d never let you get away with something that wasn’t appropriate, but she’d patiently explain the rules, leaving everyone smarter. Now Boulder is in the throes of a post-Katie post office. Until the new postmaster takes over on February 20 (which is when usual PO hours return to normal), fill-in staff from Escalante will be sorting our mail and dispersing packages. They will not be selling stamps. They will not be handling parcel mailing. They will not be handling any post
office function other than putting mail into our boxes and giving us our incoming packages. And all that will occur within reduced hours: Monday through Friday, 10:30-12:30. Saturday, 10:30 to 11:30. We shouldn’t complain. Before Katie took over as postmaster, Boulder was threatened with no post office at all, and only keyboxes for any incoming mail. One of the most consistent times and places for impromptu socializing has always been the open hours of the post office. Boulder would be missing a major community component were that to disappear. One Boulderite recently admitted timing her arrival at the post
office based on whether she needed to get home right away or had an extra hour or so that day to spend chatting. Katie wanted to “thank Boulder people for being patient and kind with me.” I’m sure Boulderites would all like to return that comment to Katie, with an extra huge THANK YOU!!!! In typical caretaking mode, Katie also added a reminder to everyone that we bring our ID with us when we come to pick up our packages. The Escalante person will not necessarily know who we are, nor will the new postmaster at first. Once again, kindness and patience will help whomever is standing behind the counter.
See Bald Eagles During February February 2018 is Bald Eagle Month in Utah
February is the best time of the year to see one of the country's most iconic birds. Bald eagles fly to Utah in the winter to find food and escape colder conditions farther north. By the time February arrives, hundreds of eagles are in the state. You can see the eagles, and learn more about them, during Bald Eagle Month. Matt Bartley, special events coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources, says the agency has expanded its former Bald Eagle Day to include several Saturdays of viewing. "Holding viewing events at different times, in different parts of the state, will give folks across Utah the best chance to see the greatest number of eagles," Bartley says. In the past, the DWR held the event on a single Saturday in February. "On the day we held the event," he says, "some of the sites had good numbers of eagles while other sites had fewer birds. In some cases, eagles hadn't arrived at the sites in good numbers yet. In other cases, they'd already come and gone. Holding the event on different Saturdays should increase the chance you see eagles on the day you attend." Seeing the eagles is free. You can see eagles during the following days and times: Feb. 10. Northern Utah Salt Creek Waterfowl Management Area (Compton's Knoll), located about 10 miles northwest of Corinne. Viewing on Feb. 10 takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wasatch Audubon and the DWR are co-sponsoring the event at Salt Creek. Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area, located on the west side of Farmington at 1325 W. Glovers Lane (925 South). Viewing on Feb. 10 takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The DWR and the Wild About Birds Nature Center in Layton are co-sponsoring the Farmington Bay event. Feb. 10 Central Utah Fountain Green State Fish Hatchery, located east of Nephi. Viewing on Feb. 10 takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free tours of the Fountain Green State Fish Hatchery will also be offered. If you're coming from the north, you can reach the hatchery by taking Interstate 15 and exiting the freeway at the second Nephi exit (Exit 225). After exiting the freeway, turn east on state Route 132 and travel about 10 miles. About one mile before the city of Fountain Green, a Bald Eagle Day sign will point you to an access road that leads to the hatchery. Once you reach the hatchery, you'll receive a driving map of the Sanpete Valley that highlights the best areas in the valley to view eagles. Literature, displays and bathroom facilities will also be available at the hatchery. Spotting scopes will be set-up at a nearby location where eagles often gather in a large tree. The viewing site is about one mile
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Robinson - Dunham
Brad & Peggie Robinson of Junction, Utah are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter
Emilie Alberta to
William Robert son of Willie & Ginny Dunham of Cannonville, Utah February 17th, 2018 Reception at the Social Hall in Pangutich, Utah 65 East Center Street at 6:00pm.
Courtesy utaH Division of WilDlife resourCes
February is the perfect time to view bald eagles in Utah. You can see eagles at five different viewing sites during Bald Eagle Month. from the hatchery. Bartley says spotting scopes will be available at each viewing site so you can get a good look at the eagles. "If you have any challenges spotting the eagles," he says, "our biologists and volunteers will help you find them. We'd also be happy to answer any questions you have." You can also pick up a Bald
Eagle Month button. Handouts and information about bald eagles, wildlife watching and birding opportunities in Utah will also be available. If you attend Bald Eagle Day, dress in warm clothes and bring waterproof boots. Also, if you want to take photos of the eagles, bring a telephoto lens. "You need a telephoto lens to get good, close-up shots of
the eagles," Bartley says. "The eagles will be fairly close to the viewing sites, but you still need a telephoto lens to get good photos of them." If you have questions about Bald Eagle Month, call Division of Wildlife Resources offices in Ogden, Springville, Vernal or Cedar City. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
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PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday February 12th, 2018, at 11:45 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: MINOR LOT SUBDIVISION PROPERTY BOUNDARY: TONY & SONNI BECKSTEAD MINOR LOT SUBDIVISION BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION Commencing at the Northwest Corner of Section 34, Township 34 South, Range 5 West, Salt Lake Base & Meridian, Utah, and running thence South 89°26'37" East along the north boundary of said Section 34, 376.23 feet to the True Point of Beginning; thence South 89°26'37" East along the north boundary of said Section 34, 858.88 feet; thence South 00°05'52" West 308.89 feet; thence South 30°45'39" West 399.28 feet; thence South 00°28'39" West 157.40 feet; thence North 89°33'53" West 13.15 feet; thence South 00°24'48" West 223.05 feet; thence North 89°58'22" West 137.17 feet; thence North 00°09'30" East 42.82 feet; thence North 89°57'23" West 183.16 feet; thence North 00°00'41" East 331.45 feet; thence South 89°57'54" West 326.23 feet; thence South 00°00'41" West 152.32 feet; thence North 89°33'53" West 111.69 feet to the centerline of an existing ditch; thence North 12°59'11" East along the centerline of said ditch, 104.83 feet; thence North 33°56'54" East along said centerline 141.37 feet; thence departing said centerline and running North 00°21'48" East 152.99 feet to a point on an existing fence line; thence South 89°26'36" East along said fence line 13.79 feet; thence North 00°21'48" East 445.60 feet to the said point of beginning containing 16.03 acres. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 1 & 8, 2018 NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS GARFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL The Garfield Memorial Hospital in Panguitch, Utah will be destroying all paper records with service dates from 2006 and 2007, (with the exception of moms and babies under the age of 21). If you would like your original paper record, please contact Connie Sawyer at Garfield Memorial Hospital #435-676-1278 before March 5, 2018. After this date the medical records will no longer be available. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 8, 15 & 22, 2018
PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday February 12th , 2018, at 11:40 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: ZONE CHANGE TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BOUNDARY: ZONE CHANGE LEGAL DESCRIPTIONBEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST, SALT LAKE BASE & MERIDIAN, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S.00°29'34"E., A DISTANCE OF 2,640.16 FEET; THENCE N.89°59'36"E., A DISTANCE OF 3,958.73 FEET; THENCE S.00°14'20"E., A DISTANCE OF 1,315.23 FEET; THENCE S.89°45'40"W., A DISTANCE OF 1,312.31 FEET; THENCE S.00°00'41"W., A DISTANCE OF 870.53 FEET; THENCE N.78°32'57"W., A DISTANCE OF 2,252.09 FEET; THENCE N.78°32'49"W., A DISTANCE OF 1,000.22 FEET; THENCE N.78°32'38"W., A DISTANCE OF 926.78 FEET TO THE POINT OF CURVE OF A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT, OFWHICH THE RADIUS POINT LIES N.11°26'56"E., A RADIAL DISTANCE OF 5,629.58 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE ARC, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 12°55'47", A DISTANCE OF 1,270.40 FEET; THENCE N.00°13'58"W., A DISTANCE OF 965.61 FEET; THENCE CONTINUE NORTHERLY ALONGSAID LINE, A DISTANCE OF 2,649.05 FEET; THENCE S.89°53'33"E., A DISTANCE OF 2,074.61 FEET; THENCE N.89°57'47"E., A DISTANCE OF 567.77 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 17,434,130.59 SQUARE FEET OR 400.2326 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 25 and FEBRUARY 1 & 8, 2018 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday February 12th, 2018, at 11:55 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: PLAN AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION PROPERTY BOUNDARY: REX ESTATES AMENDED AND EXTENDED DESCRIPTION: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 35 SOUTH, RANGE 2 EAST, OF THE SALT LAKE BASE AND MERIDIAN; THENCE S89°51'33"E, ALONG THE SECTION LINE, 990.00 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID LINE AND RUNNING S07°50'52"W, 2,661.89 FEET TO A POINT LOCATED ON THE EASTWEST CENTER SECTION LINE OF SAID SECTION 15; THENCE N89°40'59"W, ALONG SAID LINE, 660.42 FEET TO THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 16, OF SAID TOWNSHIP AND RANGE; THENCE S86°22'27"W, ALONG THE EAST-WEST CENTER SECTION LINE, 2,380.07 FEET TO THE CENTER QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE N05°13'30"W, ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH CENTER SECTION LINE, 1,380.28 FEET TO THE CENTER NORTH 1/16TH CORNER; THENCE DEPARTING SAID LINE AND RUNNING N87°51'58"E, ALONG THE 1/16TH LINE, 762.30 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID LINE AND RUNNING N12°52'42"W, 28.57 FEET TO A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 225.00 FEET, AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 38°28'16"; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID CURVE, 151.08 FEET; THENCE N25°35'34"E, 94.81 FEET TO A CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 150.00 FEET, AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 33°22'20"; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID CURVE, 87.37 FEET; THENCE N89°31'35"E, 100.49 FEET; THENCE N28°08'01"E, 91.21 FEET; THENCE N07°57'46"W, 260.43 FEET; THENCE N76°28'59"E, 304.06 FEET; THENCE N02°18'42"W, 609.19 FEET TO THE EAST 1/16TH CORNER; THENCE N89°11'58"E, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 16, 1,330.42 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 171.45 ACRES. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 1 & 8, 2018 PUBLIC HEARING REZONE PROPERTY TROPIC TOWN Tropic Town planning commission will hold a public hearing Thursday, February 22, 2018. Tropic Heritage Center 20 North Main at 6:00 pm Property Owner: Marlin Francisco Property Location: 20 South 100 East Property zone change Residential to General Commercial Acreage: .98 acres * Serial #T-60-1 Please contact Tropic Town Office if you have any questions 435-679-8713 I, the duly appointed and acting clerk for Tropic Town hereby certify that copies of the foregoing notice was posted in three public places within the municipality on February 5 2018 and published in the Wayne Garfield Insider February 8th & 15th 2018. Marie Niemann – Tropic Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 8 & 15, 2018 PUBLIC HEARING REZONE PROPERTY TROPIC TOWN Tropic Town planning commission will hold a public hearing Thursday, February 22, 2018. Tropic Heritage Center 20 North Main at 6:30 pm Property Owner: Kirk & Annette Chynoweth Property Location: 40 South 100 East Property zone change Residential to General Commercial Acreage: .33 acres * Serial #T-60 Please contact Tropic Town Office if you have any questions 435-679-8713. I, the duly appointed and acting clerk for Tropic Town hereby certify that copies of the foregoing notice was posted in three public places within the municipality on February 5 2018 and published in the Wayne Garfield Insider February 8th & 15th 2018. Marie Niemann – Tropic Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 8 & 15, 2018
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ESCALANTE CITY Owner: Escalante City P.O. Box 189 Escalante, UT 84726 Separate sealed BIDS for commercial kitchen equipment for the Escalante City – Senior Citizen’s Multipurpose Center, which includes a range, microwave, ovens, tables, sinks, and related equipment, will be received by Escalante City at the office of Escalante City at 56 North 100 West, until 11:30 am local time Thursday, February 15th, 2018. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Jones & DeMille Engineering, 1535 South 100 West, Richfield, UT 84701, (435) 896-8266. For questions regarding obtaining bidding documents email Heather at heather.n@jonesanddemille. com; for project specific or technical questions, email Kendrick Thomas at kendrick@jonesanddemille.com. A pre-bid conference will not be held. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum basis, itemized as indicated on the bidding information and as indicated in the Bid Form. Posted in The Insider February 01, 2018 and February 08, 2018. January 23, 2018 Melani Torgersen Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 1 & 8, 2018 NOTICE OF AUDIT BID SIX COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS The Six County Association of Governments is hereby accepting bids for an independent audit. The period to be audited is July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, with possible extension for up to four additional years. The independent auditor must be familiar with generally accepted auditing standards, as promulgated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA); the AICPA Audits of State and Local Governmental Units audit and accounting guide; and the Governmental Auditing Standards, published by the US. General Accounting Office. Federal compliance test work will be done in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133. The Yellow Book - audits of state and local governments, Federal Single Audit Guide - A-133, Governmental Auditing Standards, and State of Utah Compliance Audit Guide. Audits must be completed by November 30 for each fiscal year. A “Request for Proposal” (RFP) will be mailed upon request. Please contact JaLyne Ogden, Chief Financial Officer, 435-893-0747 or jlogden@sixcounty.com with questions or to request a RFP. Bids must be received by 5:00 p.m. on February 28, 2018. Six County Association of Governments reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 1 & 8, 2018 PUBLIC HEARING PANGUITCH CITY Panguitch City will hold a Public Hearing on February 13, 2017; at 7:00 p.m. for public input on Ordinance 2018-5 amending Ordinance 1999-7 and 2005-3 regarding reasonable regulation governing the operation and use of off highway vehicles within Panguitch City. The meeting will be held at the Panguitch City Office; 25 South 200 East in the library conference room. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 1 & 8, 2018 NOTICE OF GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ESCALANTE & BOULDER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Escalante & Boulder Chamber of Commerce will meet February 22, 2018 at noon in the conference room of the Canyon Country Lodge in Escalante. Lunch provided. Those interested in joining the Chamber are invited to attend. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 25 and FEBRUARY 1 & 8, 2018 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 MARCH 7, 2018. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3127(a43279): Richard Chad Stewart and Jodie Lynn Stewart propose(s) using 0.0048 cfs or 1.0 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles SE of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION. 61-3134(a43287): Bar K King Ranch, Bench Irrigation Company propose(s) using 0.0313 cfs or 18.3225 ac-ft. from groundwater (Bryce Canyon area) for MUNICIPAL: In Bristlecone Water Improvement District. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 8 & 15, 2018
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PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday February 12th, 2018, at 11:50 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: MINOR LOT SUBDIVISION PROPERTY BOUNDARY: JAMES BURDELL HENRIE MINOR LOT SUBDIVISION Beginning at the South 1/4 Corner of Section 33 and 34, Township 34 South, Range 5 West, Salt Lake Base & Meridian, Utah, and running thence North 89°49'12" West along the eastwest centerline of said Section 33, 1327.64 feet to the CenterEast 1/16 Corner of said Section 33; thence South 00°36'24" West along the north-south centerline of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 33, 1331.62 feet to the Southeast 1/16 Corner of said Section 33; thence North 89°52'19" West along the eastwest centerline of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 33, 494.31 feet; thence North 29°47'14" West 215.42 feet to an existing fence line; thence along the following existing fence line courses: North 67°15'22" East 54.19 feet; thence North 33°06'49" West 379.75 feet; thence North 35°19'13" West 380.45 feet; thence North 57°32'53" West 21.51 feet; thence South 49°17'47" West 529.53 feet; thence South 39°12'35" West 110.77 feet; South 59°18'34" West 155.62 feet; thence North 01°44'09" West 680.20 feet; thence North 00°53'35" West 520.70 feet; thence North 89°33'59" East 409.87 feet; thence North 89°47'04" East 717.14 feet; thence North 43°08'29" East 231.06 feet; thence North 15°57'17" East 49.21 feet; thence North 13°22'34" West 12.67 feet; thence North 28°05'48" West 130.54 feet; thence North 31°28'09" West 206.39 feet; thence North 21°01'34" West 58.57 feet; thence North 32°12'19" West 115.53 feet; thence North 11°38'11" East 128.16 feet; thence North 30°13'48" East 79.76 feet; thence North 07°55'00" East 352.81 feet; thence North 11°06'34" West 32.61 feet; North 33°04'25" West 113.45 feet; thence North 52°31'35" West 120.18 feet; thence North 55°34'04" West 33.18 feet; thence South 87°45'34" West 624.30 feet; thence South 88°28'13" West 789.60 feet; thence North 00°08'03" East 714.91 feet; thence North 88°40'43" East 767.54 feet; thence North 88°39'02" East 638.88 feet; thence South 89°36'08" East 696.72 feet to the north-south centerline of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33; thence South 00°20'05" West leaving said fence lines, 1019.87 feet to the Northeast 1/16 Corner of said Section 33; thence South 89°48'08" East along the east-west centerline of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33, 1328.48 feet to the North 1/16 Corner of said Sections 33 and 34; thence South 00°22'15" West along the boundary between said Sections 33 and 34, 1325.00 feet to the point of beginning containing 134.985 acres. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 1 & 8, 2018
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Grid Not Ready for Increased Demand for Renewables SALT LAKE CITY - A number of Fortune 500 companies are driving the demand for renewable energy, and those same companies are calling for a major upgrade to the country's energy transmission lines. A report by the Wind Energy Foundation details renewable energy commitments by large corporations willing to purchase 60 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2025. That's about 110 conventional power plants. John Kostyack, executive director of the Wind Energy Foundation, says at the current speed at which corporations are pursuing re-
newable energy, the demand outpaces what the country's current transmission lines can offer. "We have the ability with today's technology to build a truly national grid, where we can reach wind and solar resources wherever they are in the country and deliver them anywhere else in the country, but it does require updating and modernizing our infrastructure," he states. The demand for renewables is on the rise because consumers want cleaner energy and because prices are falling. But transmission developers say upgrading the infra-
structure is not an easy task, and reliability is still a challenge when it comes to delivering wind and solar. Utah is one of the seven states with the best potential for solar power, along with Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas. Rob Threlkeld, the global manager of renewable energy at General Motors, says GM recently announced its Texas, Ohio and Indiana facilities will be powered by 100 percent renewables coming from off site wind. "We really are looking at price stability as we look at our long term planning for our manufacturing footprint, and doing so, there is going to be a point where we need additional transmission to really drive the efficiencies that bringing additional renewables to the grid allow when you look at cost and price stability," he points out. The Wind Energy Foundation report found that under the 20th century model for transmission planning, experts focus on electric reliability, not the need to transmit renewable power. According to Kostyack, there are only a few major transmission lines that are moving in the right direction by adjusting for the demand of renewable energy. —Eric Galatas, Utah News Connection
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Utah Senate approves decision to place statue of Martha Hughes Cannon in the nation’s capitol by Katie Harris, Byu Capital West neWs serviCe SALT LAKE CITY - Call it Martha vs. Philo. Sen. Todd Weiler, RWoods Cross sponsored a Senate Concurrent Resolution this legislative session, which passed January 29th and will now replace the statue of Philo T. Farnsworth with the statue of Martha Hughes Cannon in the U.S. Capitol. This decision spurred debate about who’s the best representative of Utah in the nation’s capital, and in the Senate, Cannon won. Farnsworth was an inventor and pioneer of television. Cannon was the first female state senator in the United States, a doctor, a polygamist wife and a woman who ran a campaign against her own husband for the Senate seat and won. Thirty years ago, a class of elementary students from Ridgecrest Elementary School and their Principal Bruce Barson banded together to pass legislation that brought a statue of Farnsworth to the U.S. Capitol. Farnsworth was born in Utah but did most of his theoretical work as a high school student in Rigby, Idaho. Rigby honored Farnsworth with a Television and Pioneer Museum. Farnsworth later returned to Utah to attend BYU. Each state is allotted two
statues inside the Capitol building. Utah’s other statue entry is Brigham Young. A statue of Martha Hughes Cannon stands on State Capitol grounds. If the Senate Concurrent Resolution passes, her statue will replace Farnsworth’s statue inside the Utah Capitol Building. (Capitol Preservation Board, Utah State Capitol) Cannon’s statue now stands in the courtyard of the Utah Capitol and is a hallmark of every guided tour. “People are inspired by her story … she really puts the best foot forward for Utah,” Weiler said. Weiler said this was not an anti-Farnsworth movement. This resolution thanks Farnsworth for his service to Utah “but would then replace him with Martha Hughes Cannon and let her have her decades … in the spotlight,” Weiler said. Weiler said there is no legislation mandating a statue to remain in the Capitol once it is placed there, and other states have periodically swapped out statues. The bill met opposition in the Senate committee hearing from a Utah citizen, George Chapman. Chapman argued Farnsworth is an inspiration to young men and women who want to be engineers.
A statue of Martha Hughes Cannon stands on State Capitol grounds. If the Senate Concurrent Resolution passes, her statue will replace Farnsworth’s statue inside the Utah Capitol Building. (Capitol Preservation Board, Utah State Capitol)
“One of the reasons I became a scientist … is because I was inspired by stories of the best scientists and engineers around the world,” Chapman said. “Philo T. Farnsworth was one of those, and I was especially proud he came from Utah.” Chapman said he doesn’t think Utah needs more statues of politicians. “I would rather see more statues of scientists and engineers,” Chapman said. Following his comments, Sen. Daniel Thatcher, R-West Valley City, shared that Philo T. Farnsworth is a member of his family and a man he reveres. “I didn’t learn about Philo T. Farnsworth because he was on a statue in Washington D.C. representing the state of Utah,” Thatcher said. “I learned about him from my dad.” Even though Thatcher has an ancestral relation to Farnsworth, he supports the Senate Concurrent Resolution. “While I do agree that Philo will inspire scientists, I believe that Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon … will inspire everyone,” Thatcher said. The bill is supported by Better Days 2020, a nonprofit committed to popularizing Utah women’s history. The organization has been campaigning to encourage women of various
organizations to get behind the bill. When discussing the cost of replacing the statue, Weiler said he plans on looking to the Cannon family, Better Days 2020 and other organizations to fund it rather than charging taxpayers for the change. “If we’re going to do this, it’s going to be with zero taxpayer money,” Weiler said.
A Philo T. Farnsworth statue is featured inside the Utah Capitol as the inventor of television. A Utah Senate resolution to replace Farnsworth’s D.C. statue with one of Martha Hughes Cannon. (Universe File Photo)
Utah Division of Securities Alert: Bitcoin and Other Crypto-Currencies top Investor Threat in 2018 State regulators fear Beehive State’s growing economy and technically savvy public could be targets
SALT LAKE CITY– Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce, announced in January that the Division of Securities is warning Utah investors that popular crypto-currencies such as Bitcoin are risky investments and common vehicles for fraud. The Division is releasing information and investor tips to alert consumers that cryptocurrency schemes may target their retirement savings in the near future. “Virtual currencies such as Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have received a lot of headlines in the news and on social media but most of us still don’t understand how it works,” explained Francine A. Giani, “The Utah Division of Securities asks that we take time to research where our money is really going before jumping into any investment.” What is Crypto-currency? Crypto-currencies are a medium of exchange that are created and stored electronically in the blockchain, a distributed public database that keeps a permanent record of digital transactions. Current common cryptocurrencies include Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin. Unlike traditional currency, these alternatives have no physical form and typically are not backed by tangible assets. Consumers need to be alert that these investments are not insured or controlled by a central bank or other governmental authority, cannot always be exchanged for other commodities, and are subject to little or no regulation. With Utah’s growing economy and consumer spending, state regulators fear that the Beehive State could be targeted for crypto-currency pitches. “Utah’s reputation as a technically savvy and connected state makes our population ripe for crypto-currency fraud,” stated Keith M. Woodwell, Division Director, “While it’s a compliment to our population for being plugged into what’s trending, internet hype can lead to rash decisions.” What are Investor risks if investing in Crypto-currency? 1. Bitcoins can be lost or stolen. Bitcoins and other crypto-currencies are stored electronically in a virtual wal-
let and are traded through unregulated exchanges. There have been multiple cases of individual wallets or entire exchanges being "hacked". Thousands of consumers have lost millions of dollars’ worth of bitcoins with no recourse or method of recovery. 2. The value of Bitcoins fluctuates wildly. While the dramatic rise in the value of Bitcoins has generated many headlines in the past year, crypto-currencies can (and do) lose value just as rapidly. After reaching an all-time high of almost $20,000 per Bitcoin in midDecember, the price of Bitcoins fell by more than 25% in just ten days. Crypto-currencies are not a stable store of value and involve an extremely high level of risk. 3. Bitcoins and Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) are being used by fraudsters. The Utah Division of Securities is currently investigating Ponzi schemes and other frauds linked to cryptocurrencies. The fact that crypto-currencies are unregulated and difficult to track makes them attractive to fraudsters. Investors should be extremely wary of promoters who promise high returns through Bitcoin arbitrage or trading strategies or the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a growing phenomenon through an initial coin offering (ICO) where investors receive new crypto-currencies in exchange for their investment. 4. Bitcoins do not work like a government currency and are not regulated or controlled by any government, bank, or company. While many fans of Bitcoin view the fact that Bitcoin is not dependent upon any government or monetary authority as an advantage, this lack of regulation also creates serious problems. While some companies and individuals will accept Bitcoin as a form of payment, many do not. Cryptocurrencies cannot be deposited in a bank and have no form of protection comparable to deposit insurance. Remember to Watch for Red Flags of Fraud 1. “Guaranteed” high investment returns. There is no such thing as guaranteed investment returns, and there is no guarantee that any cryptocurrency will increase in value.
Be wary of anyone who promises a high rate of return with little or no risk. 2. Unsolicited offers. An unsolicited sales pitch may be part of a fraudulent investment scheme. Crypto-currency investment opportunities are promoted aggressively through social media. Be very wary of an unsolicited communica-
tion—meaning you didn’t ask for it and don’t know the sender—about an investment opportunity. 3. Sounds too good to be true. If the project sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Watch out for exaggerated claims about the project’s future success. 4. Pressure to buy imme-
diately. Take time to research an investment opportunity before handing over your money. Watch out for pressure to act fast or “get in on the ground floor” of a new tech trend. 5. Unlicensed sellers. Many fraudulent investment schemes involve unlicensed individuals or unregistered firms. The Utah Division of Securities
can help investors research the background of those selling or advising the purchase of an investment here: https:// securities.utah.gov/investors/ index.html or by calling the Division directly at (801)5306600. —Utah Division of Securities