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Thursday, February 22, 2018

Issue # 1243

Forever Resorts Leads the Way in Garkane’s Renewable Energy SHINE Program

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Garkane Energy CEO Dan McClendon recognizes Forever Resorts and their contribution to Garkane's SHINE program.

Their participation led to Garkane's ability to build its first solar facility in Kanab.

KANAB - Forever Resorts received recognition from Garkane Energy CEO Dan McClendon for its ongoing commitment to advancing renewable energy as part of Garkane’s SHINE program. CEO Dan McClendon commented, “We wanted to recognize Forever Resorts for its major contribution to Garkane’s renewable energy Shine program. The Kanab solar pavilion was made possible largely because of their

participation, and it demonstrates their continued commitment to the protection and preservation of the natural environment.”

The SHINE program was designed to provide Garkane Energy members the opportunity to contribute to renewable energy projects by purchasing power in 100 kWh blocks from renewable power resources.

Forever Resorts high-level participation in the program allowed Garkane to build its

first solar facility in Kanab, with two other solar facilities planned in other communities.

Headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Forever Resorts owns and operates 85 unique vacation and entertainment properties located near national parks, recreation areas, and national forests across the United States, Europe and Africa. With 5 resorts located within Garkane’s service territory at the Grand Canyon Lodge, Parry’s Lodge, Den-

ny’s Wigwam, Red Canyon Village, and The Lodge at Bryce Canyon, Forever Resorts is happy to contribute to the local communities of Kane and Garfield Counties.

For information on how you can contribute to the renewable energy SHINE program, contact James.clegg@ garkane.com or call 435-6445026.

—Garkane Energy

BYU students, lawmakers prioritize environmental care

by Jenna alton, Byu Capital West neWs serviCe

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BYU students Zach Clement and Anne Thomas hold the banner for the BYU Earth Stewardship club. The club’s mission is to increase awareness of environmental issues on campus. (Josh Ellis) BYU freshman Zach Clement still remembers feeling upset when he couldn’t ride his bike while growing up in Utah Valley because of heavy air pollution.

Clement, along with other Utah residents, said the government needs to be involved to make lasting changes to improve environmental quality.

This year, the Utah Legislature has responded to the call. At least 15 bills address environmental quality in the

2018 general session, and so far, lawmakers have not killed any of them.

“For a long time, Utah’s kind of ignored the environment and treated it as something that needs to be exploited,” said Clement, an officer in the BYU Earth Stewardship club. “But I think that we need to treat it as something that needs to be protected.”

One example is HB331, introduced on Feb. 6 by Rep. Michael Kennedy, R-Alpine.

The bill would require driver’s

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education programs to teach drivers how they can help improve air quality and about the harmful effects of vehicle emissions.

The bill would also require the Drivers License Division to provide educational information on emissions to applicants for driver’s licenses.

Kennedy said the inspiration for HB331 came from a constituent who bought a more fuel-efficient car after he realized he could do more to reduce air pollution.

“After that experience, I realized that information actually changed behavior,” Kennedy said. “I started to think of ways that we can better educate drivers about what they can do to decrease emissions.”

HB331 passed in House committee on Feb. 13.

SB15, passed by the both the House and Senate, clarifies qualifications for the state environmental health scientist, who is responsible for enforcing state and public health laws, including laws on air quality and hazardous waste disposal.

The bill also extends the position until 2028 at the request of the Utah Department of Health.

While air quality is a recurring theme among the 2018

legislative session, it’s not the only environmental issue lawmakers are addressing.

HB27, passed by both the House and Senate, aims to fix underground petroleum storage tanks that leak into Environmental Care Cont'd on page 5

Brian Head Hosts Two Day Hands-On Grant Writing Workshop BRIAN HEAD - National Scenic Byway, Utah’s Patchwork Parkway, is hosting a two-day workshop on grant writing, March 15-16, 2018. Participants will receive practical hands-on training on how to research and write grants that clearly state the purpose; have clear and measurable goals, objectives and outcomes; and have realistic justifiable budgets. Each afternoon, there will be panel discussions and one-on-one meetings with potential Funding Source Representatives.

Training will be given by grant writing professionals.

Participants will bring a project to the workshop that by the end of the workshop they will have identified at least 2 funding sources and will have written a draft grant proposal outline for that project.

The Two-Day Workshop is opened to any community organization, government entity, non-profit/for-profit organization, or individual that seeks funding from governmental agencies, non-profit or-

ganizations, and private corporations. Seating is limited to 20 participants. Workshop will be cancelled if less than 10 participants register for the course.

Registration fee includes classroom instructor, binder, and continental breakfast and lunch for both days. If registering before March 7, 2018, the fee for one person is $175.00. Registration after March 7, 2018 is $200.00.

Cancellations made by this same date may receive a refund, but will incur a $25.00 handling fee.

For additional workshop information, please contact: Nancy Dalton, Byway Coordinator – 435-463-3735 patchwork@utahspatchworkparkway.com or visit www. utahspatchworkparkway.com.

—Utah Byway 12 Committee

Love the Escalante Farmers Market?

Coordinator Position May be Right for You ESCALANTE - The growing season is approaching fast and the Escalante Farmers Market is seeking a Market Coordinator to oversee market operations for the 2018 season. This position requires a commitment of four hours on Saturday mornings from mid-June through mid-September plus up to four hours each week leading up to the market.

The perfect candidate will recruit vendors and volunteers, promote the farmers market through marketing and advertising, as well as be on-site to oversee each market day.

This is a voluntary position, however candidates 55 years old and over may qualify for paid part time salary through a collaboration of Envision Escalante and the Easterseals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain's Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP).

We are starting our search within the 'Friends of the Escalante Farmers Market' community. If you know someone who would be perfect for the position, please share this email with them.

For more information including the full job description and requirements for SCSEP, please contact: Sheridan Wilder at envisionescalante@gmail.com —Escalante Farmers Market

Enjoying the Moment...

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RICHFIELD - Panguitch wrestlers, coaches,and cheerleaders enjoy the moment. Panguitch wrestlers took 2nd place as a team last week at the state 1A wrestling tournament. Monticello came in first with Wayne taking third place.

—Jake Schoppe

Blessed are the young for they shall inherit the national debt.

—Herbert Hoover

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February 22, 2018

Utah Farm Bureau Lists ‘Issues to Watch For in 2018’ List includes priority areas for 2018 Utah legislative session keep percentages where they are and focus efforts at modernizing the tax code and improve collection of existing revenues.

There are more than 190 examples of sales tax exemptions on the books, 35 of these exemptions are agriculture related. Of the 190 exemptions, there isn’t an accurate estimate on how much sales tax revenue is being lost from at least 90 of them. The Utah Farm Bureau supports a healthy tax reform debate and implementation, but wants to ensure Utah farmers and ranchers are properly and adequately represented.

Certain exemptions are appropriate to ensure the continued sustainability and purpose of agriculture.

Property Tax Reform Government is the #1 landholder in the state of Utah, with farmers & ranchers being #2. When there are discussions related to property tax reform in the state, agriculture needs to have an appropriate seat at the table as it will feel the impacts greatest. According to a recent Envision Utah report, studies have shown that farmland and rural residencies only require about 37 cents in public services for each dollar paid by landowners in property taxes, while urban/residential properties require $1.11 of services for every dollar paid in property taxes. This would indicate rural Utah is providing a great value in terms of property taxes vs. services provided, and it is hoped that future property tax reforms take this into consideration.

2. Transportation Funding The State of Utah is looking to increase funding to update the state’s transportation infrastructure to accommodate the doubling of our population by 2050 – $17 billion in new funding will be needed in the next 10 years alone. This infrastructure is also critical for Utah’s farmers and ranchers to get products from farm to fork in an efficient way.

The majority of funds spent on transportation will understandably come to the Wasatch Front. But as the state looks to modernize its collection of tax revenues to adequately fund transportation projects, the needs of rural communities and its transporta-

tion infrastructure cannot be ignored. What is the best way to fund these needs? Will it be to do away with the motor fuel tax and create a user fee tax – thus making drivers pay for the actual miles they drive? This will certainly have a greater impact on rural drivers, who travel further for basic services and to take advantage of the benefits afforded to metropolitan areas of our state.

3. Water Issues With three million new residents expected to come to Utah, and with the federal government bowing out from funding major water development projects, Utah taxpayers will have to meet the growing water infrastructure needs.

This includes big ticket items like the Lake Powell pipeline, as well as the day-to-day operation of our existing water infrastructure – which is often ‘out-of-sight, out-of-mind’ for most residents.

Residential and industrial uses of water – including agriculture – must improve conservation and efficiency efforts related to water. But we also need to grow the total amount of water available. Recognizing that agriculture diverts approximately 80 percent of Utah’s water resources, decisions will need to be made regarding developing and paying for future water projects that are both fair to those benefitting yet recognize how existing water projects paid for with federal loans have benefitted Wasatch Front users.

National Issues Regulatory Reform All Americans have an interest in a regulatory process that is transparent and fact-based, respects the will of Congress, and observes the separation of powers in the Constitution. Federal regulations have a direct impact on farmers and ranchers, and over the years, the breadth and extent of that regulatory landscape have increased.

Farm Bureau has taken a stand against regulatory overreach and is working to reform the federal regulatory process and preserve farmers’ and ranchers’ land-use and water rights.

Farm Bureau is working for reform to ensure that federal rules are limited to what

is necessary, are supported by science, appropriately balance costs and benefits, are clearly authorized by law, are created in a transparent manner, and allow farmers and ranchers to remain productive.

Immigration Reform Farmers and ranchers need a reliable, skilled workforce. Farm work is challenging, often seasonal and transitory, and it’s not easy to find American workers to take on these jobs. Farm labor can’t all be replaced by machines either. There are certain farm jobs, like tending livestock and pruning or picking fresh produce, which require a human touch. Where American workers are unwilling or unavailable, workers from other countries have stepped in.

Congress needs to pass responsible immigration reform that addresses agriculture’s current experienced workforce and creates a new flexible guest worker program. Instability in the agricultural workforce places our food supply at risk-increasing immigration enforcement without also reforming our worker visa program will cost America $60 billion in agricultural production.

2018 Farm Bill Farm programs are written to provide a basic level of risk protection to help offset bad economic times and severe weather. No one buys insurance for the good times, and similarly, farm bill programs provide critical tools to help farmers and ranchers manage risk. As farmers and ranchers prepare for the development of the 2018 farm bill, Farm Bureau is leading the way in moving the discussion forward and providing resources that address the relevant issues.

Trade As modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA 2.0, continues, concern from the agricultural community over a potential NAFTA withdrawal has intensified. NAFTA supporters point toward the tens of billions of dollars in U.S. agricultural exports delivered to our NAFTA partners each year or point out that exports to Mexico and Canada represent 30 percent of all U.S. agricultural exports. Put simply, Mexico and Canada are among our top three export markets.

Total withdrawal from NAFTA would make U.S. farmers and ranchers less competitive in our top export markets – and could result in billions of dollars of agricultural products accumulating in inventories – further weakening the U.S. farm economy. The integration of the North American agricultural market that has occurred over the last quarter century is at risk.

—Matt Hargreaves, Vice President of Communications, Utah Farm Bureau

Bryce Valley Bike Path Open House Set for February 27

CANNONVILLE/ TROPIC - A Public Open House for the Bryce Valley Path Master Plan Study will be held Tuesday, February 27, at the Cannonville Town Hall from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM and at the Tropic Town Hall from 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM. For those of you who are not familiar with this project, a bike/pedestrian trail is being proposed on the west side of SR-12 from MP 18.165 (Park Boundary) to MP 25.661 (Cannonville Main St.). Feel free to invite anyone you think will be interested in providing input.

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SANDY - The Utah Farm Bureau has released its list of ‘Issues to Watch For in 2018’ upon returning from the national agricultural convention for the American Farm Bureau Federation and is it implements its policy priorities during the 2018 Utah general legislative session.

Though not exhaustive in scope, the list is based off the Farm Bureaus policy book, adopted at its recent convention in November. The policy book will guide the general farm and ranch organization’s public policy actions throughout the upcoming year – including the current legislative session.

“It is important to note the policies advocated and defended by the Utah Farm Bureau come from the grassroots level, from actual farmers and ranchers on the ground and in the trenches – not simply from the ideas of one leader or board,” said Ron Gibson, a dairy farmer from Weber County and President of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation.

“These policies are developed through grassroots debate and deliberation in response to issues felt on the farms of the smallest towns as well as in the families of the largest cities in Utah. These issues have a direct impact on our ability to produce food in Utah.”

State Concerns 1. Tax Reform Congress recently passed tax reform, and leaders in Utah are focused on state tax reform as well. Discussions during the interim legislative sessions have led to legislative proposals and budget recommendations that directly impact Utah production agriculture and rural Utah in 2018.

Sales Tax Reform Our modern economy has left Utah’s tax code in the dust.

Growth of online sales and the inability of state & federal agencies to collect online sales taxes has become a problem.

Seventy percent of online consumer goods pay no taxes. In Utah alone, this accounts to hundreds of millions of sales tax revenues that are not being collected. While there are some discussions about increasing the sales tax percentage, it makes more sense to

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February 22, 2018

Free Help Filing Your Taxes Submitted by Callie Ward usu extension Family and Consumer sCienCes youth development assistant proFessor, GarField County

Written by Marilyn Albertson, Utah State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Associate Professor, Salt Lake County Have you filed your taxes yet this year? There’s a reason so many people opt to hire someone else to do their taxes for them— it can be a daunting task! Doing them yourself is a good way to save a little money. Read on to learn about free programs to help you get them done.

Now that you have received your W-2 s, are you getting ready to prepare your taxes?

Before you pay a tax preparer, pay for a tax anticipation loan or buy a commercial tax preparation program, look into these two free opportunities for completing your taxes.

There is a free service available to Utah citizens through the VITA program if your income is $54,000 or less. You can go to utahtaxhelp.org.

Click on Find a VITA site to find out if there is a free site in your area where trained volunteers can assist you in preparing your tax return and you can apply for earned income tax credits, if you are eligible.

You can also call 211 and they can help you find a location in the Garfield County area and make an appointment. If you need to file back taxes, you can also check to see if they can assist you with that process.

If your income is $66,000 or less, you can file online for free. This online service is

also available at utahtaxhlp. org. Click on File online for free now. You can also access the program by going to myfreetaxes.com. Don’t be alarmed that the information indicates it is brought to you

by H&R Block and United Way; it is still free.

Just think, by doing your taxes for free, any tax return you receive can be used for creating that emergency fund, paying off some bills, starting a college savings plan for your kids or planning for a vacation. Happy saving in 2018!

Locations around the Garfield County Area Piute County Courthouse 550 North Main, Junction Days: Tuesday Hours: 9:00AM-11:30AM Dates Open: February 6 - April 1, 2018 Appointment Type: Document Drop-Off (Returns prepared at different site at later time).

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Kane County Volunteer Center 76 North Main Street, Kanab Days: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Hours: 10:00AM-2:00PM Dates Open: February 1 - April 17, 2018 Notes: To make an appointment call: 435-644-3696 Appointment Type: Appointments Only Southern Utah University 351 West University Ave Cedar City, Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Hours: 5:30-8:00PM Dates Open: February 6 - April 17, 2018 Appointment Type: Walk-In Only; Site Closed March 12-18 for Spring Break

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Schools & Sports PHS Sports Sidelines by maCk oettinG

I hope you made it to the Regional Championships, they were really something. Thursday's game went as scheduled with both the boys and girls winning rather handily. I didn’t think I would like the format that was set up with the boys and girls alternating games, but it really worked out well, you only had to pay one fee for the day and didn’t have to keep driving to Cedar City and the crowds were much bigger also.

The first game the Lady Cats played Bryce Valley and it was pretty one sided, with the Cats coming away with a 47 to 22 victory. Brittney was again

zoned in with her 3 pointers scoring 5 of them, The Bobcats followed in the next game with a victory over the Piute Thunderbirds.

With a score of 56 to 38 the Cats were hitting on all 5 cylinders, Jace Eyre finished with a game high 29 points.

Saturday's finals were really something, the girls led off with a game against Piute. Piute is the only team that the girls have had trouble with in the regular season. The game in Piute went into overtime with the Cats holding on for a two point win. The game in Panguitch was settled by only 1 point, with the Birds

rallying from behind by 10 in the last 3 minutes only to come up short. Well, Saturday’s game wasn’t any different, the Cats had an eight point lead going into the 4th quarter. The T Birds really put on a terrific defense and the Cats couldn’t get a shot off, Piute’s Mickell Morgan started nailing some of her 5-3 pointers and they outscored the Cats 10 to 2 sending the game into overtime, at 32 all. The overtime was more of the same, but this time the Ladies got the upper hand, scoring 7 to the T Birds 3. Kapri finished high for the Cats with 12 points. Jordon Bennett made the All Academic Team and 4 of the

Cats also made the All Region team, Jordon Bennett, Karlee Eyre, Brittney Henrie and Kapri Orton.

The boys game again was more of the same kind of action. I did not get the box scores for the boys game, so you will have to bear with me on how things went. The Cats had an 8 point lead going into the half, but in the 3rd quarter the Cat’s big man Jace Eyre got his fourth foul. Things went downhill from there. Watching the Mustangs warm up before the game they were shooting mostly 3 pointers, mainly because of the size difference in the teams. The Cats

February 22, 2018 had beaten the Mustangs twice by 9 points, but as Coach Barney says it is really hard to beat a team three times. The Mustangs made the most of their 3 pointers early on, but when Jace got in foul trouble they went inside with much of their game. The Cats trailed by eight going into the 4th quarter, but came storming back to tie the game at 40, then the Stangs hit a couple of 3s and the Cats had to play catch up. The final score I believe was 52 to 48 and it was a heart breaker for the Cats. However you learn a lot more from a loss than you do from an easy win, you can see what you did wrong and make adjustments for the next time you meet up.

I believe that both the Piute girls team and the Bryce Valley boys team will meet up in the finals at state with the Cats. State will be in two weeks at Richfield on March 1st, 2nd and the 3rd.

The first day the Girls will be playing at the Center and the Boys will be at Richfield high school, then the winners of the first day will be playing at the Center the remaining games, alternating boys and girls. It was great to see all the support the Panguitch fans give our teams.

It is also great to have such great coaches, cheerleaders, and school staff with their support as well. The boys are there for the girls teams when they play and the girls are there when the boys play. They add to the spirit of the game. I sure don’t like to miss a game. My social life is much improved by the sports program.

Report: Canceling Student Loan Debt Would Boost Economy

ANNANDALE-ONHUDSON, N.Y. - Student loan debt in the U.S. has reached $1.4 trillion. That's greater than all credit card debt and eclipses all motor vehicle loans.

Researchers at the Levy Economics Institute at Bard College say canceling that debt would be a major boost to the economy. Stephanie Kelton, lead author of the institute's new report, said 44 million Americans have outstanding loans, and many struggle to make payments or are in default.

She said canceling the debt would stimulate the economy because 44 million people would have an extra $300-$1,000 in their pockets every month.

"All of these people who can't get out of their parents' basements and start their lives, buy their first home, buy a car, begin a family," Kelton said; "all of these things that we know student loan debt plays a part in holding back."

Kelton's team used two macroeconomic models—the Fair model and Moody's model —to forecast the effects of debt cancellation over ten years. They found that clearing $1.4 trillion of debt could add as much as $2.5 trillion to the economy.

Skeptics point out the move would add to the federal deficit because the government, in addition to releasing 90 percent of the debt it owns outright, also would have to service debt held by private lenders.

Kelton argued that the government doesn't actually need the dollars represented by student loans on its balance sheet, because it holds the monopoly on currency and can add more dollars whenever it wants. She said taking on debt held by private banks would be a lot cheaper than the GOP's recent $1.5 trillion tax overhaul.

"But it turns out that if you actually cancel the student loan debt, you do more for the economy in terms of creating jobs and growing the economy, at about half the price tag," Kelton said.

The group's projections showed that in addition to increasing national GDP, the move also would create more than 1.5 million new jobs annually, which would be more than half the number of jobs created after the Great Recession, between 2010 and 2015.

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February 22, 2018

Wills, Trusts, and More Second Marriages and Estate Planning

by JeFFery J. mCkenna Love knows no bounds.

Many couples have experienced the extent and truth of this common saying.

Often, older couples have to cope with adult children who cannot understand why mom or dad wants to remarry.

By updating one’s estate plan, many concerns related to the marriage can be minimized.

In second marriages later in life, there is often a desire to allow the estate of the first spouse to die to be available for a surviving spouse during his or her life. However, the deceased spouse often wants the estate to ultimately be distributed to his or her children upon the surviving spouse’s death.

The best way to ensure that one’s assets are available for a surviving spouse but ultimately distributed to one’s children from a prior marriage is through the use of a trust. The trust can be created within a will (this is called a testamentary trust) or it can be created within a living trust (this is a trust created while one is alive).

Significantly, the trust maker would set forth the terms of the trust according to

his or her wishes, and would select the trustee (or trustees) to manage the trust. Upon the death of the trust maker, the trustee would then manage the trust assets subject to those specified wishes of the trust maker.

For couples in a second marriage, it is often important to sign a marital agreement that states each spouse can dispose of his or her estate as desired. If such a document is not signed, a surviving spouse could legally attempt to “override” the estate plan of the deceased spouse.

Often, a given state’s law will provide that a surviving spouse can “elect against the will.” This means that a surviving spouse is entitled to a spousal share as specified by statute despite the fact that the will may provide differently.

Proper estate planning in these circumstances can be a great blessing. It can relieve significant concerns of adult children when a parent remarries later in life, and it can bring peace of mind to the parent, knowing that he or she has succeeded in protecting the financial legacy of the children.

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t H e Nutrition

After participating in a nutritional-health class, my 16-year-old daughter encouraged her sisters to try wholegrain breads and whole-wheat pasta, and complained if we were having anything that looked too processed.

At dinnertime one evening, she entered the kitchen, spied the food on the plates and boldly asked: "Are those whole-wheat potatoes?"

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.

Today's Thought

If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way Mom told you in the beginning.

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50 Years

On an airplane, I overheard a stewardess talking to an elderly couple in front of me. Learning that it was the couple's 50th wedding anniversary, the flight attendant congratulated them and asked how they had done it.

"It all felt like five minutes..." the gentleman said slowly.

The stewardess had just begun to remark on what a sweet statement that was when he finished his sentence with a word that earned him a sharp smack on the head: "...underwater."

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the ground and contaminate groundwater. The bill would require owners to upgrade or replace their tanks in order to qualify for state loans from the Petroleum Storage Tank Trust Fund.

“We’re moving in the right direction in this area, both in environmental cleanup and financial stewardship,” said Rep. Steve Eliason, RSandy, sponsor of HB27.

Environmental cleanup is currently difficult in rural counties, where the counties must pay to transport tires so they can be properly recycled.

HB76, proposed by Rep. Scott Sandall, R-Tremonton, would reimburse 100 percent of the cost for transporting and recycling tires from rural counties. The bill passed in House committee on Feb. 2.

“There is a challenge in rural areas in the state in getting tires to appropriate recycling centers,” said Paul Rogers, representative of Republic Waste Services.

Rep. Sandall also sponsors HB130, which would make some changes to the Utah Conservation Commission, including adding air to the resources the commission aims to protect.

“Air resources was added in there, I believe as a way going forward, that we can look for ways that air resources can be protected by these districts,” Sandall said.

HB130 has passed the House and in Senate committee.

HB101, which would require emissions testing for diesel vehicles in Utah county, and HB211, which would appropriate $2 million to the Department of Air Quality to reduce freight switcher emissions, have both passed in House committee.

Lawmakers have also filed several concurrent and joint resolutions on environmental quality and global warming.

BYU senior Anne Thomas, president of the BYU Earth Stewardship club, said she hopes the focus on the environment this year will be part of a larger perspective shift to make environmental quality a bipartisan concern.

It’s important the legislature understands how environmental issues impact their constituents, according to Thomas.

“Our Heavenly Father wants us to take good care of the place and the gifts that he’s given us,” Thomas said.

Cruise

A man was telling his friend about the cruise he had taken. He said that the cabin on the ship was nice, but the washing machine on the wall was terrible.

"That was a porthole," his friend explained to him.

"I see," said the man.

"No wonder I never got my clothes back."

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For years my husband and I had complained bitterly about the lack of sidewalks in our small town, observing often that if only we had sidewalks, we would walk daily and become models of fitness.

So we were thrilled when a community sidewalk project was announced, and watched eagerly as paving neared completion.

Then wishful thinking and reality collided. "Well, dear," my husband said.

"What'll we use as an excuse for not walking now?"

My arms laden with gifts, I remembered that I had forgotten to mail a card to my childhood friend Faye. Buying a card and dashing into the post office, I bought a first-class stamp.

"Excuse me, I said, my arms aching. "but must I put the stamp on myself?"

"No ma'am," deadpanned the clerk, "it goes on the envelope."

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O bituaries

Vera W. Hiskey 1926 - 2018

TEASDALE - Our kind and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Vera Winter Hiskey, age 91, passed away February 15, 2018 in Levan, Utah. She was born October 27, 1926 in Levan, a daughter of Hyrum Peter and Minnie Chloe Shepherd Winter. She graduated from Juab High School, Class of 1944.

Vera married the love of her life, Boyd Joseph Hiskey, June 26, 1946 in the Manti LDS Temple. He died September 22, 2006.

Vera was an active member of the LDS Church, serving as Primary President, Young Women's President, Relief Society President, on the Stake Relief Society Board and numerous other callings. She was also a member of the Teasdale Women's Club and the PTA. Vera enjoyed homemaking, gardening, reading and picnicking, serving her friends and neighbors and anyone else needing her help. She was a friend to all.

She is survived by her children: Joyce and Dana McClure of Mesa, Arizona; Dennis and Maridee Hiskey of Teasdale; Lynnette and Daniel Peterson of Monroe; Delene and Michael Stevenson of Salt Lake City; Pauline and Paul Taylor of Fremont; 22 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law: Ronald Jones of Nephi and a sister-in-law: Jeanette Winter of Midvale.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a granddaughter, Marianne Gomm; siblings: Jay and Maurine Winter, Louise and Ray Linton, Marva and Grant England, Barbara Jones and Ben Winter.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. in the Torrey LDS Ward Chapel, where friends may call for viewing Wednesday from 11:00 to 12:30 prior to the services.

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

On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Bishop Danny Yardley has spent the last 7 years presiding over the Panguitch 2nd Ward congregation and what a great leader he is. Danny relates so well with youth in our town and his spirituality makes every member of his Ward feel important. Normally a Bishop serves for 5 years, Danny has served his Ward for 7 years and he was released this past Sunday with a vote of thanks from the congregation. His replacement is another sweetheart of a man, Donny Leach. Donny always has a smile on his face and will go the extra mile to help anyone. His Councilors: 1st Shane Anderson and 2nd Troy Norris, Clerk Lloyd Brinkerhoff and Nick Frandsen will be the ward secretary.

The Second Ward will be again in good hands.

Clark and Gwen Frandsen’s daughter Michele Mort (who has been helping out Gwen and Clark with their health problems the last couple of years) 5 year old grandson Hayden, some time ago was diagnosed with brain cancer.

He was complaining of headaches and they took him up to the Primary Children’s hospital in SLC where they found a tumor the size of a golf ball.

The Primary Children’s Hospital removed the tumor and they feel that they got it all. Here is a letter from Michelle: Update on Hayden, he is coming along great; today he used the walker for the first time with help. He is improving everyday thanks to the prayers and thoughts of all the people that sent them out to him. His speech is almost back to normal. His left side, is still

needing a lot of work but he is showing signs that he is getting the strength back. He will start radiation in about two weeks and that will last 6 weeks. He is eating like a horse and I think he has gained 5 pounds since he has been here. The Doctors and Nursing staff are one of the best, they are so good to him and he has got quite the little girl squad going, they spoil him and he really enjoys the attention. Again thank you for all of the help, prayers and gifts that are being sent, we love and appreciate you all, Michelle.

Hayden’s father Jay Hansen is staying in his room at the hospital and Michelle is staying with a son in Bountiful and visits him every day. Hayden is in Mrs. Cox’s kindergarten class and his classmates are raising funds to help out the family. Michelle updates Haydens progress on FACEBOOK. Tune in for more information.

I got some real bum dope on the PHS Bobbitt’s finish at State, they finished tied for third and the Piute Thunderbirds took first place. Third for their first time out is really great and that experience will only help them in the future.

The Thunderbirds performed at the Region 20 tournament and they are really good. The Bobbitt’s will be performing in a fund raiser at the high school this coming Monday the 26th and it will start at 6:00 pm.

The cost will be $3.00 and the money will go to help out next year’s team. Also featured will be all of the local dance teams, so come out and support the team and have a fun evening.

Oh the great coach’s name is

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Expungements: Sealing Your Criminal Record

by Megan Mustoe

As some of you know, your criminal record can follow you around like a bad shadow. With many jobs, requests for federal or state aid or student loans, and housing applications, there is a box asking if you have been convicted of a major or minor crime. If you have traffic tickets to felonies on your record, you may be required to check the box. With jobs, the hiring official can ask questions about your criminal record and potentially not hire you based on prior convictions. For college, you can be denied federal loans and grants if you have a criminal background. Thankfully, the expungement process can seal your records so the public cannot see your prior arrests and convictions.

You can seal your juvenile and adult records. Expungement depends on three factors: the type of crime committed, time, the number of convictions, and compliance with the Court. Pending cases cannot be expunged.

Not all crimes can be expunged. Capital felonies, First degree felonies, violent felonies, automobile homicide, registered sex offense, and felonies while driving under the influence cannot be expunged. All other arrests, infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies may be expunged.

Different convictions equate to different waiting periods for expungement. Felonies require seven years and misdemeanors and infractions can be up to 6 years.

The waiting period begins after parole or probation is completed.

Accumulated convictions can hurt your chance for expungement. People are eligible for expunging their record if they have less than two felonies, less than three or four misdemeanors, and less than five other crimes. If you have multiple drug possession offenses, these can be mitigated to meet the requirements for sealing your record.

Lastly, and not to be forgotten, make sure you have paid all fines, fees, restitution, and interest to the Court.

So, after enough time elapses and you’ve complied with the Court and other caveats, your record is eligible for expungement. What next? First, you need to

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file with the Bureau of Criminal Identification then petition to expunge your records. Once the prosecutor receives the petition, they can recommend or object to the petition. The office of Adult Probation and Parole my need to write a response to the petition. If the prosecutor objects to the petition, a hearing will be would be held to determine the outcome. The court then files an order and if the order grants your expungement, you must send certified copies of the order to multiple agencies such as the arresting agency, county jail, prosecutor’s office, driver’s license division, etc. Only agencies that receive notice of the sealing will seal the records.

Getting your record expunged requires patience and multiple filings and paper shuffling. You can do it on your own by following the guidelines on the Utah Courts website: https://www.utcourts.gov/howto/expunge/. Many lawyers complete client’s expungements for a flat rate and some even include it in criminal defense rates. If hiring a lawyer is too expensive and you need help, Utah Legal Services provides low-cost and free legal advice. Their phone number is (800) 6624245 and an online application for services can be completed at www.utahlegalservices.org.

When I worked in human resources, my most memorable experience was helping a young man who had a rough (and criminal) life get one of his first legitimate jobs. He truly wanted to improve himself while being fully accountable for his prior actions. He could not expunge his record yet, but was planning to.

When a person’s record is expunged, it provides them a second chance and opportunities to move forward with their life with increased access to work, schooling, and housing opportunities. If you know someone who would benefit from having an expunged record, share this information to see how they can move past their prior mistakes 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

Karma Albrecht. Sorry for omitting it in the last article.

Connie Orton won a special award from the ERA Realty Center; she was a million dollar producer for 2017.

Well it wouldn’t be Sunday night if I wasn’t complaining of the weather. When we moved back to Panguitch 25 years ago, the winters were long, with at least three months of sub-freezing temperatures.

We went through a lot of fire wood trying to keep warm. I skied a lot up at Brian Head and the road up to the resort was like driving through a canyon with wall of snow 15’ high.

Many of the older folks were snow birds, going down to parking lots (Quartzsite) in Arizona to spend the winter in a trailer. This year’s winter is 2/3 over with and we haven’t had one sub-zero high day yet. Pat talked to our daughter Kelly in SLC today and she said that they finally got a winter snow and hopefully it will be here in Panguitch tomorrow (Monday). The weather man says that we will get two days of below freezing high on Tuesday and Wednesday, so hopefully you have let your water taps run to prevent freezing pipes. One nice thing, without the ground freezing, these little storms we have been getting soaked in.

Also since just before Christmas when winter started we are receiving two more hours of sun light. Global warming is not new, it has been going on since the ice age, and however it is now accelerating at a faster rate. Tonight the wind is really blowing and that is a good sign that we might be in for some of the white stuff.

The Winter Olympics’ are well underway and boy are they interesting to watch. How on earth do you learn how to do those routines on a snow board or on skis, what nerve you must have to ski that fast. The Olympics are a time when the whole world comes together in peaceful athletics ‘competition; it is too bad the world couldn’t be like this all the time. Salt Lake has a competitor skating in the figure skating event, Nathan Chen. Nathan had a disastrous short skate program that put him down in 14th place.

With nothing to lose Chen let it fly in the long program, and attempted what no other skater had done before, completing

6 quadruple jumps and came away with a high score of 215 points and 5th place. Chen is only 18 and will have many other Olympics in his future.

The President has submitted his budget and it is for 4.1 trillion dollars. It is projected that this will increase the national debt by 7.1 trillion dollars over the next ten years.

However because of the short fall due to last year’s tax cut, also reflects the drop in Federal tax revenue, congress has had to raise the debt ceiling. Of course this budget includes 35 billion for his wall along the Mexican border. However to save money, it does do away with student loans, Medicaid, food stamps and last Thursday congress voted to do away with the 80 year old ADA (American Disability Act).

Many of the disabled that were in the balcony at this meeting were arrested in their wheelchairs. However his budget has to go to congress and with the elections coming up probably won’t pass.

Can you believe it, baseball's spring practice started last week, the good news is we are coming to March and all of its madness with college basketball. Then it is on with the never ending NBA second season, my favorite.

I thought it was early but Pat has put up the donation jars and advertisement for the Easter Egg Hunt. March 28th a Wednesday at 1:00 pm at the City Park. This is how Pat explains it: “The customer comes to the store, sees the donation jar, has no money for the Easter Egg Hunt; but remembers the next time to bring a donation”. By the way, the money in the jars goes into plastic Easter eggs and the kids get to hunt for them Wednesday, @ 1:00 pm at the city park March 28th. The City and the Lions Club are the proud sponsors of this well-attended event and have been for the last 20 years!

Ms. Caine’s FBLA students for the past few years have filled the plastic eggs with your donation money, helped with the decorations, put out the candy and prizes, helped with the clean-up and played the Easter Bunny. I drive the fire engine with the Easter Bunny to the park and Pat sets back and gives the orders.

W eddings Dalton - Mortensen

Bryce and Denise Dalton announce the marriage of their daughter

Macey Jo Dalton to

Carter Paul Mortensen son of Shawn and Crystal Mortensen on Friday February 23, 2018 in the St. George Temple.

Please join us to honor the happy couple at one of the receptions held in their honor.

Friday Feb. 23rd Circleville Community Center 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Saturday Feb. 24th Red Rock Barn-Tropic 6:00-8:00 p.m.

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LegaL Notices NOTICE TO WATER USERS UTAH DIVISION OF WATER RIGHTS The application(s) below requesting an EXTENSION OF TIME WITHIN WHICH TO SUBMIT PROOF OF BENEFICIAL USE have been filed with the Division of Water Rights. It is represented that additional time is needed to place the water to beneficial use 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 21, 2018. Please visit waterrights.utah. gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

EXTENSION(S) 61-1905 (a22007): Rickey L. and Pamela A. Freeman, Kane County Water Conservancy District, Donald and Susan Geoffroy, Tyssen L. and Stacie L. Booth, Michael and Victoria Gill, Thomas & Jennifer Hardina, Victor A. Richard A. Lello, Long Valley Development L. C., Paul and./or Denise Martin is/ are filing an extension for 0.0377 cfs or 4.5 ac-ft from groundwater (2 miles N. of Long Valley Junction) for DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 22 and MARCH 1, 2018 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE The following described real property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, purchase price payable in lawful money of the United States of America at the time of sale at the main entrance of the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah, on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the hour of 1:00 p.m. of that day for the purpose of foreclosing a deed of trust originally executed by Poli-Gold, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, in favor of Cache Private Capital Diversified Fund, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, covering four parcels of real property located at: 758 South Lake Way; 773 South Lake Way; 538 East Lake Shore Drive; and 771 South Tiger Street, Panguitch Lake, Garfield County, Utah, and more particularly described as: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A” The current beneficiary of the trust deed is Cache Private Capital Diversified Fund, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company and La Jolla Cove Bullhead City, LLC, a California limited liability company, and the record owner of the property as of the recording of the notice of default is Poli-Gold, LLC. The trustee's sale of the aforedescribed real property will be made without warranty as to title, possession, or encumbrances. Bidders must be prepared to tender a cashier’s check in the amount of $80,000.00 if the property sells together, and $20,000.00 per parcel if the property sells in individual parcels at the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashier’s check or wire transfer received by 12:00 noon the following business day. The trustee reserves the right to void the effect of the trustee’s sale after the sale based upon information unknown to the trustee at the time of the sale, such as a bankruptcy filing, a loan reinstatement, or an agreement between the trustor and beneficiary to postpone or cancel the sale. If so voided, the only recourse of the highest bidder is to receive a full refund of the money paid to the trustee. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED this 7th day of February, 2018 Scalley Reading Bates Hansen & Rasmussen, P.C. successor trustee By: Marlon L. Bates Its: Supervising Partner 15 West South Temple, Ste. 600 Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 Telephone: (801) 531-7870 Business Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Trustee No. 58119-01 EXHIBIT A PARCEL 3: LOT 12, Block 5; Lot 9, Block 6; AND Lots 8 and 10, BLOCK 8 IN PANGUITCH LAKE RESORT PHASE 1, AMENDED, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF. RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GARFIELD COUNTY. Tax ID: 23-0070-0124 23-0070-0141 23-0070-0165 23-0070-0167 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 15 & 22 and MARCH 1, 2018

DOCUMENT 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ESCALANTE CITY Owner: Escalante City P.O. Box 189 Escalante, UT 84726 Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of the Escalante City – Senior Citizen’s Multipurpose Center, which includes Construction of New Multi-purpose Center and surrounding parking area, and related work, will be received by Escalante City at the office of Escalante City at 56 North 100 West, until 11:00 am local time Thursday, March 8, 2018 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Jones & DeMille Engineering, 1535 South 100 West, Richfield, UT 84701, (435) 896-8266. For questions regarding the Bidders List and accessing project manual & plans, email Heather at heather.n@jonesanddemille.com; for project specific or technical questions, email Kendrick Thomas at kendrick@jonesanddemille.com.

Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing office during business hours, upon payment of $140.00 for each set, no part of which will be refunded. Electronic copy (PDF) may be obtained for download at www.jonesanddemille.com or www.questcdn.com. for $50.00.

A pre-bid conference will be held at 2:00 PM local time on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the office of Escalante City, 56 North 100 West. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is highly encouraged but is not mandatory.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum basis as indicated in the Bid Form.

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

February 9, 2018 Melani Torgersen Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 15 & 22 and MARCH 1 & 8, 2018 ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE TORREY TOWN Notice is hereby given that Torrey Town will hold their official 2018 Planning and Zoning meetings at Torrey Town Hall,75 East 100 No. Torrey on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. The time will be at 6:30.

All the above meetings are open to the public and citizens are encouraged to attend. Anyone desiring to do be placed on the agenda, should contact Paula Pace at Town Hall no later than 1 week preceding the scheduled meeting.

Paula Pace, Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 22 and MARCH 1, 2018 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TORREY TOWN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Torrey Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on February 28th at 6:30 PM in the Torrey Town Hall, located at 75 E 100 N, Torrey, Utah for the purpose of accepting comments on a proposed Conditional Use Permit to construct a commercial cidery located approximately at 750 W SR 24 in Torrey Utah.

Paula Pace, Torrey Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 15 & 22, 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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TROPIC TOWN Tropic Town Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday, February 22, 2018 Tropic Town Heritage Center Conference Room 20 North Main at 6:45 p.m.

For the purpose of reviewing the Tropic Town Zoning Districts Amending the General Commercial Zoning Ordinance and Map Extending the General Commercial Zone Description Main Street Corridor Highway 12 ~ Extending the General Commercial district one-(1) block West beginning at 100 South going five-(5) blocks to 550 North; and Beginning at 100 South going four-(4) blocks to 400 North on the East side.

Elective Commercial Zone ~ Extending one-(1) block East & West from the south boundary along Highway 12 to 100 South ~ one-(1) block East & West from the north boundary along Highway 12 to 550 North.

Ordinance Amendment Amending the General Commercial Zoning Ordinance by adding an elective commercial zone extending to the North and South Town boundaries and setting standards for each zone within the Tropic Town.

All interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard.

CERTIFICATION OF POSTING I, The duly appointed and acting clerk for the Town of Tropic, Hereby Certify that copies of the foregoing notice was posted at three places within the municipality on the 9th Day of February 2018 and on the Utah Public Notice Website.

1. Tropic Town Office 2. Tropic Post Office 3.

Clark’s Country Market Marie H. Niemann, Tropic Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 15 & 22, 2018 ACCEPTING BIDS HANKSVILLE TOWN Hanksville Town is accepting bids for the following work at the Affordable Housing Units.

Apt #4 – Drywall patch, fix molding and paint. Remove bathroom sink, remove dividing wall, repair drywall, move necessary electrical, install new cabinets and countertop, install new cooktop and sink. Install new vinyl plank flooring.

Apt #5 & #6 – Drywall patch, fix molding, replace interior door, prep and paint. Remove existing carpet, install carpet pad and new carpet in living room and bedroom. New entry door A separate bid for each apartment must be received by February 28th, 2018. Contact Hanksville Town office with any questions. Email bids to Hanksvilleclerk@gmail.com Hanksville Town has the right to refuse any and all bids.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 15 & 22, 2018

WAYNE COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 02-05-18 A RESOLUTION DECLARING WAR ON ILLEGAL DRUG USE; AND THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENT HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE SAFETY FOR OUR COMMUNITY AND FAMILIES ON BEHALF OF OUR CITIZENS WHEREAS, drug abuse has reached epidemic proportions and has a negative impact on the community's well-being and therefore is a serious concern to all responsible citizens and local government; and WHEREAS, 'street crime', such as shoplifting, break-ins, and identity/auto theft, is often related to addicts supporting their habit; and WHEREAS, victims of 'street crime' and illegal drug use must deal with the effects of such activity; WHEREAS, police and sheriff's departments, courts, cities, social service agencies, and other local government entities constitute the first line of defense against illegal drug use; WHEREAS, police and sheriff's departments, courts, cities, social service agencies, and other local government entities incur significant monetary costs due to illegal drug use; WHEREAS, world leaders and leaders within the United States recognize that illegal drug use has been a global "war on drugs" for over 50 years; and WHEREAS, many local efforts, including law enforcement, school districts, prosecution, treatment programs, education, and prevention, are being made to reduce the impact of illegal drug use.

WHEREAS, by recognizing that illegal drug use is of significant concern, the Wayne County Commission will support awareness and education in communities, the public and private sectors, and within government agencies; NOW THEREFORE, the legislative body of Wayne County, State of Utah resolves as follows: Section 1: That Wayne County declares all of Wayne County a drug-free zone.

Section 2: That Wayne County declares state and local governments bear a responsibility to continue to enforce the laws regarding illegal drug use and aggressively pursue such crimes on behalf of their citizens.

Section 3: That Wayne County recognizes that partnering with our citizens is critical to this effort and calls upon our citizens to: • Be alert to illegal drug use in your neighborhoods, schools and community.

• Partner with law enforcement by providing prompt, reliable information about illegal drug use to support their investigations.

• Respond to prosecution efforts.

• Support drug treatment programs to return drug abuse offenders to contributing members of society.

Section 4: That this Resolution is hereby declared to be a measure immediately necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Wayne County; therefore, this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage and approval upon its passage and approval by the Board of Commissioners.

APPROVED and signed this 5th day of February, 2018. /s/ STANLEY WOOD Chairman, Wayne County Commission ATTEST: /s/ Ryan Torgerson, Clerk/Auditor

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org Head Teacher for Antimony Elementary School Teacher for Bryce Valley Elementary School SpEd and Preschool Para for Escalante Elementary School Teachers for Panguitch Middle/Panguitch High School Part-time Nurse for Garfield County School District Substitute Custodians Substitute Food Service Workers Substitute Teachers SALARY: Please see 2017-2018 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children. See the job description for additional requirements.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified or certified application. Please direct questions to: AES Head Teacher Julie Allen (435-624-3221) BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322) BVES Principal Layne LeFevre (435-679-8619) BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-679-8835) EES & EHS Principal Chip Sharpe (435-826-4247) PES Principal Nick Reynolds (435-676-8847) PHS Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-8805) Superintendent Tracy Davis (435-676-8821) Online application available: www.garfk12.org Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

DEADLINE: See the district website for closing date of each position.

Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

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Bryce Pioneer Village

Help Wanted: Full time housekeeping and laundry Starting date April 1 Housing available, must have 2 full time employees to qualify for housing Tropic, UT Call Travis for more info 435-616-8337

Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science or equivalent and/or equivalent work experience in the field of IT or System Administrator Specific Duties: Responsible for the design, coordination, installation, configuration, administration, security, maintenance, backups, budgeting and tracking equipment. Environment includes virtual storage, virtual host, Microsoft Windows, and Linux OS Servers, VMWare, and SQL databases, active directory, assist with IP telephony system, and help desk functions.

Website Development and programming a plus but not required.

The successful candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form, technical information with a wide variety of individuals and groups.

Must be able to prioritize competing responsibilities, work independently, document processes, support maintain and define operational standards. Network certifications a plus.

SCC offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

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

WEED SPECIALIST Garfield County is accepting applications for a weed specialist in the Escalante and other areas of Garfield County. The position is part-time from April to September. The successful candidate will be required to obtain Utah Commercial Pesticide Applicator License. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk's Office, 55 South Main, Panguitch and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 9, 2018.

Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.

We are looking for friendly, hardworking professionals who enjoy the hospitality industry and interaction with guests.

P O S I T I O N S AVA I L A B L E: Front Desk Agents Laundry Services Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen Positions to start April 1st through October 31st At Capitol Reef Resort we promote from within.

Please stop by in person to complete an application.

We are located at 2600 E SR 24, Torrey, UT 84775 435-425-3761

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Bonuses, Vacation, Holidays!

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MEETINGS CUSTODIAN WANTED Wayne School District has an opening for a Custodian.

The location and hours for this position are still to be determined. The salary will start at $11.00 per hour according to the Wayne School District salary schedule. Applications can be mailed to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715. This listing will stay open until filled.

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

Tropic AA meeting Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion.

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Escalante AA meeting Monday at 7 PM. Turn-about. Upstairs at first campus on Pine Creek road.

Escalante NA meeting Saturday 7 PM. Turn-a-bout.

Upstairs 1st campus.

LOOKING TO BUY The Broken Spur Steakhouse and The Saddlery, located in Torrey, Utah are now hiring for the following positions:

Baker Sous Chef Waitresses Hostesses Please pick up an application at the Broken Spur or call 435-425-3775 to have one emailed.

Family Practice Maxi Miller, PA

Family Practice Colin Marshall, DO

Family Practice Mitch Miller, DO

Family Nurse Practitioner Tim Marshall, FNP

Family Practice Todd Mooney, MD

Anesthesiology Ben Bailey, CRNA

Certified Nurse Midwife DeAnn Brown, CNM, MSN

Family Practice Richard Birch, DO

Local Buyer wants your antiques! Also buys all Native American Indian jewelry, pottery, rugs, knives, also buys old wind-up clocks, pocket watches and old wrist watches. Or anything old. Call 435-676-8631. rtn

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A personal interview will also be required.

CLINICS - CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT Garfield Memorial Clinic, Panguitch Kazan Clinic, Escalante Bryce Valley Clinic, Cannonville Circleville Clinic, Circleville

The Broken Spur Steakhouse opens March 1st and The Saddlery will open Easter weekend.

FOR SALE

435-676-8842 (Mon. - Fri.) 435-826-4374 (Mon. only) 435-679-8545 (Tues. & Thurs.)

435-577-2958 (Mon. & Wed.)

VISITING SPECIALISTS March 2018

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

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SHED FOR SALE

Wayne High School has a shed for sale that was built by the construction class. The shed is 8’ x 10’ with rustic rough sawn lumber exterior. It still needs to be weather sealed (finish roofing, caulking and paint). Minimum bid is $1,000.

Contact Trent Larsen at Wayne High School to see the shed.

Bids will be accepted until 5:00 on March 2, 2018. Bids are to be sealed in an envelope with shed bid written on the outside and mailed to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715. Bids will be opened at board meeting on March 7 at Wayne Middle School.

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