The Wayne and Garfield County Insider 02/23/2017

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Thursday, February 23, 2017

Issue # 1191

Overtime Victory Nets First Ever State Championship for BVHS Girls' Basketball

Garfield County Commission Passes on Monument Resolution Vote Public Hearing scheduled for March 13 PANGUITCH - The Garfield County Commission met at a re-scheduled time on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in the commission chambers in Panguitch. At 10am they held an “Elected Official/Dept. Head” meeting behind closed doors, and at 11am they emerged into commission chambers and were greeted by a room filled with about 75 constituents who came to discuss item six on the day’s agenda, “Monument Resolution.”

The commission members continued with their regular agenda, as individuals stood to turn in written statements.

Following adoption of the agenda and minutes approval, commission members gave brief board reports with commissioner Tebbs discussing P-J treatment areas and forest service meetings in which timber sales were discussed. Commission members discussed Tourism Day on the Hill and Rural Day on the Hill and noted it is

“good to see our tourism office functioning.” Commissioner Taylor discussed the event on the Hill honoring Alicia Keller and that he attended a Five County meeting. “As you know, Garfield is in charge of Five County, now,” said Taylor.

County Engineer Brian Bremner came forward for the public works report, and said, “Because of the state law that has passed, we have drafted Garf. Commission Cont'd on page 2

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The Lady Mustangs celebrate their overtime victory for Girls' Basketball A1 State Champions, holding their trophy up as emotions ran high!

BRYCE VALLEY - The exhaustion manifested itself clearly when Bryce Valley senior, Danielle Brinker-

hoff's free throw didn’t even hit the rim as her team clung to a one-point lead in overtime. With two of the seniors

Local Eagle Scouts Soar

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LOA - Ruger Torgerson and Ethan Lee received their Eagle Scout awards in a ceremony that took place February 9th, at the annual Blue and Gold Banquet in the Thurber Ward, in Wayne County. Ruger is the son of Ryan and Penni Torgerson. Ethan is the son of Mike and Patti Lee. PANGUITCH February 12th was a special day for one of Panguitch’s finest of young men. Christopher Parkin was awarded the coveted Eagle Rank. Several other scouts also received awards and rank advancements in Unit 681, sponsored by the Panguitch 3rd Ward.

C h r i s t o p h e r, 16, is the son of Shawn and Vonnie Parkin, two of our great leaders in the 3rd Ward and some of the finest examNorm mcKee ples of adulthood Christopher Parkin is awarded his Eain our community. gle Scout.

Chris’s Eagle ProjCameron, who recently entered ect involved some much need- the ward boy scout troop. ed work at the firewood storage We salute Christopher area near the Panguitch Stake as he joins an elite group of Center. He is a junior at Pan- scouts and former scouts who guitch High School. His job have earned this special disnow is to continue as a good Scouts example to his younger brother Cont'd on page 2

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

THURS. FEBRUARY 23 - WED. MARCH 1

PARTLY CLOUDY MOST OF THE WEEK - Sunny on Friday.

Snow showers expected on Tuesday, the 28th, with sunshine to ring in the first day of March. Highs for the week in the mid 30s. The lows throughout the week will be in the low 20s and teens. Wind might get up to 18 mph over the weekend.

who helped the No. 1 Bryce Valley Mustangs make it to State Champs Cont'd on page 2

Suspect in Garkane Transformer Shooting Indicted

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A Grand Jury has returned an indictment charging an individual with destruction of an energy facility. Charges are related to an incident that occurred September 26, 2016 that knocked power out to Kane and Garfield County residents for nearly 8 hours. The Kane County Major Crimes Unit, the FBI, as well as other County and Federal agencies investigated the case. Because members of the Terrorism Task Force are investigating the case, the U.S. Attorneys Office will prosecute it.

Garkane would like to thank all those involved in bringing this case to prosecution, especially the Kane County Sheriff’s Office for providing many hours of dedicated resources to this particular case.

For any questions please email neal.brown@garkane. com or call 435-644-5026.

—Garkane Energy

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Garfield County residents filled commission chambers on February 14 to discuss a proposed "Monument Resolution," but that discussion didn't take place. A public hearing on the issue is scheduled for March 13, 2017.

Love Was in the Air

BICKNELL - Wayne High School had an interesting Valentine’s Day this year.

Three incredible young men came together and bought all the girls in the high school roses. Tava’e Pei, Wade Jeffery, and James Oldroyd, came to school dressed in shades of red and black and went from classroom to classroom handing each young woman and female teacher a rose with her name attached to it. They spent countless hours plucking each thorn from the roses and used their own money to complete this project. When asked why they decided to do this Tava’e Pei said, “We wanted to prove that chivalry isn’t dead. We also wanted to start a tradi-

Op-Ed What's Next with the Monument Controversy?

by NormaN mcKee

The Grand Staircase/Escalante National Monument is now 20 years old. It was proclaimed by President Clinton with great controversy, which still exists. Having spent much of my career as a state wildlife biologist on most of the lands encompassing the Monument, I also had mixed feelings about some of the lands encased in the new Monument. However, over the past 20 years, I have come to really appreciate the Monument and the values and goals it represents. Recently, the Utah State Legislature passed a resolution to shrink the size of the Monument. If

done, a Bureau of Land Management Field Office would manage the lands taken from the Monument.

The Monument is somewhat unique, as it was the first to be managed by the BLM, not the National Park Service.

It was also to be managed under the multiple-use option. Thus, hunting, fishing, and grazing have continued mostly unhindered. Even the oil field near Escalante continues to operate without much change. Other possible oil What's Next Cont'd on page 3

People exploit what they have merely concluded to be of value, but they defend what they love.

—Wendell Berry

tion in this school. That all girls shall receive flowers for Valentine’s Day no matter if they’re single or with someone.”

These men have proven that the beauty of kindness can make anyone feel JasmiNe WilsoN loved and Kierra Winchell and Kayla Batty receiving cared for. flowers from several fine WHS young men.

Thanks you for making a day about cou- preciated and acknowledged. ples celebrating each other —Jasmine Wilson, Wayne into one where girls can be apHigh School Badger Times, Editor

Wayne County’s Sixth District Court Hears Gravel Pit Case

LOA - The Honorable Judge George M. Harmond, who normally serves on the Seventh District Court, came to Wayne County’s Sixth District Court on Wednesday, February 15, to preside over a bench trial in which plaintiffs challenged Wayne County’s decision to approve a Conditional Use Permit for a gravel pit in Teasdale.

The case has generated a great deal of public interest, and the court room remained relatively full of county residents who observed the trial during the four-plus hour proceedings.

Presented as a property damage case, attorneys rep-

resenting plaintiffs Charlene Van Dyke et al. argued that Wayne County failed to correctly follow county statutes when granting a CUP to Brown Brothers Construction for a proposed gravel pit on a 130 acre state-owned School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration parcel in Teasdale.

Recapping events of the past year, plaintiffs’ attorney Eric P. Lee outlined how, in correspondence that took place between SITLA and Wayne County, it was discussed that Wayne County would work through a public

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a resolution for the commission’s consideration,” referring to the Monument Resolution.

Commissioner Pollock said they would not be taking public comment on the resolution at this time and would schedule a public hearing, “and see if we will adopt this resolution.”

He said to those in the room, “If you want to make comment you will have a chance to do so.” He said the resolution would be posted to the Garfield County Web site for people to review.

A public hearing on the Monument Resolution was scheduled for March 13.

Greg Pollock, manager of Bryce Canyon Airport and a representative from Bryce Canyon Towing discussed a plan to enhance towing and impound services at Bryce Canyon Airport, and to bring in a car rental concession. The impound area would be for things like parking and other infractions. Right now Bryce Canyon Towing is operating out of Hatch, so having services at the airport would improve service. Adding a rental car operation would require an office at the airport.

The commission had recently issued an RFP for car rental services at BCA but said they did not receive any applications, so they said they are amenable to continue moving forward with these discussions.

Also related to the airport, Brian Bremner said the county has received from BLM the necessary paperwork for a continued lease for a “runway protection zone” at $100 per year.

The commission unanimously passed a motion to sign that lease.

Bremner continued that the county has committed to working with UDOT to complete passing lanes at The Pines on Hwy12. They had originally aimed to complete this last fall but then the snow hit so they are working to complete that project as early as possible this spring. Bremner said UDOT Scouts

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tinction. The standards and values they are taught and accept to become Eagles help them to become leaders and movers in our society. Thanks to his parents and the other adult leaders who helped and supported Christopher in this special achievement. Five

has sent a contract and the commission approved a motion to proceed with the turning lane project.

Economic Development Director Justin Fisher joined Engineer Bremner to briefly discuss an inquiry to the county from a future accommodations business in Cannonville to provide support with a road. They would like to put in a smallish high end resort on the west end near the plateau. Bremner said he went and looked at the proposed routes. He and the commissioners said they do like to help but it is not in the county’s jurisdiction currently to do so on this project. Fisher noted that the company may be able to apply for a grant to support this work; but the county is unable to engage on projects that benefit just one private party.

“We will follow correct protocol,” said Pollock. “We can’t do something that benefits just one entity.”

The commission went in to an executive session.

Next, the commission was introduced to Bevan Killpack who is the new Five County Association of Governments Community Fire Planner. The noted that he has been a U.S. Forest Service ranger in St. George for 16 years protecting communities from fire, and is excited to be working with people throughout the counties.

Alberto Vasquez, Administrator of Garfield Memorial Hospital, informed the commission that Intermountain Healthcare is working on long term site planning for Dixie Regional and Cedar City hospitals, and have offered GMH the opportunity to take part on this process at a reduced, group rate.

He reminded the commission that he had done a presentation a few meetings ago about doing a master site planning project-really looking at the hospital, the population and our needs in the future. If GMH does a site plan on their own it will cost more, so he felt this was a good opportunity. The total cost is $35,215, with $18,000 reimbursable. The commission

approved a motion to move forward with the GMH site planning project.

Motion to approve. Moved and seconded for site panning future planning.

Vasquez added that the hospital’s Mobile Clinic should be starting in May. “It is a beautiful facility,” he said, and it is the first mobile clinic in the Intermountain Healthcare system. They are planning on visits to Marysvale, Ruby’s Inn, Antimony, Kingston, Glendale, Mammoth Creek and Panguitch Lake, initially. A pharmacy with 25 simple medications will go with the mobile unit.

The commission approved expenditures for youth baseball leagues.

County Clerk Camille Moore also said the county has received a funding request Utah High School Sportscast.

They do all of the region and state games for all three high schools. All of those tournaments on Internet and KTTATV. Commissioner Tebbs said he is involved in these broadcasts so abstained from voting.

The funding was approved.

Commissioner Tebbs discussed a proposed e-cigarette ordinance. “We may want to consider an ordinance, there is a misconception that e cigarettes are safe,” said Tebbs. “The younger generation thinks is a safe alternative.” The Health Department is encouraging ordinances to restrict smoke shop businesses in county. Kane County is considering one. If we are interested in considering it I will pursue it more. Mainly it’s for the youth. There is an education curve.” The other commissioners said they supported that.

Camille Moore gave a current financial review, supplying a copy of the unaudited year end financials. She noted that the county had $391K over what they had budgeted, and are in the black The commission noted that there will be no commission meeting in two weeks.

They adjourned at 12:30pm.

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other scouts in Unit 681 are currently working on their Eagle Rank. Good luck!

Tyler Roundy was also recognized for a unique recognition as he earned his 3rd Silver Palm. This requires earning 45 merit badges after attaining the Eagle Rank.

Probably only a handful of scouts in America have ever

had this type of recognition.

Dallas Englestead received his Life Rank. Several other scouts were awarded various ranks, in addition to a bunch of merit badges. As always, a big thanks goes to parents and scout leaders for helping these boys grow into good young men!

—Norm McKee

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the 1A championship game on the bench, she shouldered more than her share of what it would take to earn the school’s first girls basketball title.

Working as a team the Lady Mustangs clung to that 1 point lead into the final seconds of the overtime.

Thanks earlier to the clutch 3-pointers of an especially cool-headed, confident sophomore, Karleen Roundy, the Mustangs not only fought back from an eight point deficit in the fourth quarter, but they closed the game with a win by one point in overtime.

The Lady Mustangs and the Tabiona Tigers kept passing the lead back and forth until the Tigers took the lead

just into the fourth quarter.

With an eight point deficit the Mustang's Samantha Chynoweth hit a field goal to start the offensive that lead Tyerah Tebbs to bring the team to within two points of the Tigers with an intercepted ball she received from Karleen Roundy and then she scored.

With 24 seconds left Brinkerhoff hit a two pointer that brought the tying score that took them into the overtime. At this point in the game it became a nail biter as everyone watched from the edge of their seats and saw the closing seconds of overtime with the Mustangs in a one point lead. It held and when the final buzzer went off the place exploded as the girls won the first ever State Championship with a jubilant crown watching.

Coach Tyson Brinkerhoff and his assistants, Shiloh Syrett and Bart Palmer were every bit as excited as the girls and as the spectators emptied the stands and came down on the floor with huge smiles and hugs, everyone celebrated the win!! Way to go Lady Mustangs!!The 1A All Tournament Team is: MVP Danielle Brinkerhoff - Bryce Valley, Karleen Roundy and Samantha Chynoweth both Bryce Valley, Shaelee Nay, McCall Gilles & Gracie Rhoades - Tabiona, Melanie Rhoades - Rich, Brieanne Birch - Panguitch, Atlanta Black - Monticello, Courtney Jackson - Wayne, Melanie Lambourn - Rich.

—Morgan Syrett

Farms and Land in Farms 2016 Report for the West

WASHINGTON, D.C., ARIZONA The number of farms and ranches in Arizona in 2016 totaled 19,600, up 100 operations from the 2015 estimate. Total land in farms in Arizona, at 25.9 million acres, was down less than one-half percent from the 2015 estimate. The average size of farm was 1,321 acres, compared to 1,333 acres the previous year.

COLORADO The number of farms and ranches in Colorado in 2016 totaled 33,800, down 400 operations from the 2015 estimate.

Total land in farms in Colorado, at 31.7 million acres, was unchanged from the 2015 estimate. The average size of farm was 938 acres, compared to 927 acres the previous year.

MONTANA The number of farms and ranches in Montana in 2016 totaled 27,400, down 100 operations from the 2015 estimate.

Total land in farms in Montana, at 59.7 million acres, was unchanged from the 2015 estimate. The average size of farm was 2,179 acres, compared to 2,171 acres the previous year.

NEW MEXICO The number of farms and ranches in New Mexico in 2016 totaled 24,600, down 100 operations from the 2015 estimate.

Total land in farms in New Mexico, at 43.2 million acres, was unchanged from the 2015 estimate. The average size of farm was 1,756 acres, compared to 1,749 acres the previous year.

UTAH The number of farms and ranches in Utah in 2016 totaled 18,100 unchanged from the 2015 estimate. Total land in farms in Utah at 11.0 million acres, was unchanged from the 2015 estimate. The average size of farm was 608 acres, unchanged from the previous year.

WYOMING The number of farms and ranches in Wyoming in 2016 totaled 11,600, unchanged from the 2015 estimate. Total land in Farms in Wyoming, at 30.3 million acres, was down less than one-half percent from the 2015 estimate. The average size of farm was 2,612 acres, compared to 2,621 acres the previous year.

UNITED STATES The number of farms in the United States for 2016 is estimated at 2.06 million, down 8,000 farms from 2015. Total land in farms, at 911 million acres, decreased 1 million acres from 2015. The average farm size for 2016 is 442 acres, up 1 acre from the previous year.

Farm numbers and land in farms are differentiated by six economic sales classes.

Farms and ranches are classified into these six sales classes by summing the sales of agricultural products and government program payments. Sales class breaks occur at $10,000, $100,000, $250,000, $500,000, and $1,000,000. Producers were asked during the 2016 mid-year surveys to report the value of sales based on production during the 2015 calendar year.

Point Farms are farms that did not have the required mini-

mum $1,000 in sales for the year to qualify as a farm, but had sufficient crops and livestock to normally have sales of $1,000 or more. Point Farms are assigned a sales class based on the sum of the agricultural point (dollar) values assigned to the quantity of commodities produced but not sold. The 2012 Census of Agriculture showed that 428,810 farms or 20.3 percent of the 2.11 million farms were Point Farms. These Point Farms operated 63.0 million acres or 6.9 percent of the 914.5 million acres of farmland.

Number of farms declined by 8,000 from 2015. The number of farms in Sales Class $250,000 - $499,999 increased while all other sales classes declined slightly. Fifty percent of all farms had less than $10,000 in sales. Eighty percent of all farms had less than $100,000 in sales. Eight percent of all farms had sales of $500,000 or more.

Land in farms, at 911 million acres, was down 1 million acres from 2015. The biggest changes for 2016 are that producers in Sales Class $250,000$499,999 operated 1.29 million more acres and those in Sales Class $1,000,000 or more operated 1.01 million fewer acres.

Similar to the previous year, in 2016 nearly 31 percent of all farmland was operated by farms with less than $100,000 in sales.

Forty-one percent of all farmland was operated by farms with sales of $500,000 or more.

The average farm size continued to increase in 2016 as the

number of farms declined more than land in farms. The overall average size increased by 1 acre to 442 acres per farm. Average farm sizes increased in the $10,000 - $99,999, $250,000 - $499,999, and $500,000 $999,999 sales classes and decreased in the others.

USDA’s definition of a farm is “any place from which $1,000 or more of agricultural products were produced and sold, or normally would have been sold, during the year.”

Government payments are included in sales. Ranches, institutional farms, experimental and research farms, and Indian Reservations are included as farms. Places with the entire acreage enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP), and other government conservation programs are counted as farms.

The definition of a farm was first established in 1850 and has changed nine times since. The current definition was first used for the 1974 Census.

Land in farms consists of agricultural land used for crops, pasture, or grazing. Also included is woodland and wasteland not actually under cultivation or used for pasture or grazing, provided it was part of the farm operator’s total operation. Land in farms includes acres in CRP, WRP, and other government conservation programs.

— United States Department of Agriculture

CorreCtion:

Hanksville Canal President Kevin Hatch called us last week and suggested that we make a clarification on last week's article regarding the Hanksville Diversion Dam project [February 16, 2017].

When we said the goal was to back up enough water for the canal system he thought this sounded like they are building a reservoir.

This is not the case. The project is simply a diversion dam to divert their allocated water right shares into the system during the irrigation season. Thank you.

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Special Event Funding

Wayne County Travel Council is accepting applications for Special Events funding. To qualify for funding, advertising must be done outside of Wayne County and have the WCTC web address on the ad.

If you are hosting a Special Event and would like help with advertising, please pick up an application at the courthouse.

Deadline for applications: Monday April 1, 2013.

If you have any questions or for more information: Nycole Durfey - WCTC Director 1.435.425.3930 or info@capitolreef.travel.

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sites were drilled within the Monument, but did not produce, so the drill-pads were abandoned.

Livestock grazing permits did not significantly change. The only real changes that have occurred are when a couple of ranchers sold their permits because the areas they were grazing were not productive enough to continue using. Grazing was discontinued on some other small parts of the Monument because of the rough terrain and the unfeasibility of grazing along a couple of very thick streamside zones. And yes, overall, grazing has decreased in some areas since the Monument designation in 1996. It is an arid landscape, and the last 20 years or so have been somewhat dryer than earlier times.

The forage was no longer available to sustain the maximum numbers of permitted cattle. Also, the advancing encroachment of the pinyon pine and Utah juniper trees, along with the spread of the invasive annual cheat grass, lessened the available forage to produce healthy cattle. Several large projects have been done on the Monument to reverse this trend. More projects are proposed and, hopefully, will be approved and completed in the near future.

I have served on the Monument’s Advisory Committee for the last 14 years as the representative for wildlife.

I have advocated for landscape restoration projects that would benefit native wildlife species, livestock, and important watersheds. The leverage that various wildlife species provides is critically important in securing approval and funding for most vegetative improvement projects on public lands.

A major controversy in designating the Monument was the effect on the proposed Andalex Coal Mine in Smokey Hollow in the southern part of the Monument. As a biologist, I spent considerable time in evaluating the effects of the coal mine, especially on the increased coal truck traffic along US 89 from Big Water to Kanab, and what the increase in many large trucks would have on the deer herd that crosses the highway.

Andalex was a Dutchbased mining company, with its U.S. headquarters in Kentucky. The coal from the Smoky Hollow mine was to be trucked to a railroad terminal in Nevada, than hauled to Long Beach, California, where it would be shipped to Asia for their use. How would shipping out this coal have lessened our country’s dependence of energy purchases from elsewhere in the world?

At the time, as I recall in 1996, coal production was starting to falter a bit. Several Utah coal mines were starting to struggle and close

down. Also, Andalex was becoming more and more concerned about the logistics and high cost of trying to get and transport the coal from such an isolated location. Not much was ever said publicly, but it seemed that the Andalex Company was somewhat relieved when the Monument was announced and their coal leases were transferred to other more suitable locations. If the proposed mine area is taken from Monument control, it is still doubtful that interest in a new mine would happen anytime soon, considering the current state of the coal market.

There has been much said about how the mine would have benefitted Garfield County in areas such as new jobs that would benefit families and schools. How?? The mine would have been in southern Kane County. Most workers would probably have lived or lodged in Big Water or Page, Arizona. The shortest access from the mine to the Escalante area, are on long dirt roads, impossible to travel in the winter. Otherwise, access to the mine would have required many hours of drive time each day from anywhere in Garfield County.

I have also heard it said by a couple of local officials that the Monument contributed to the sawmill closing near Escalante. Really? The loss of pinyon pine and Utah juniper trees to the sawmill closed it?

Get real! Obviously, the lumber market contributed to the decision, as old growth Ponderosa Pine trees were mostly already harvested from the nearby forests, and cheaper lumber from the Northwest and Canada was starting to be hauled by trainloads throughout the U.S. Perhaps Escalante is just having the same problem that many small isolated communities are having throughout our nation. In our modern society, young adults are not getting

married at the same rate as in past times. Also, family sizes are often smaller. In my youth, 5-8 children were normal. Today, 2-3 kids are more the average family. The same problem exists in Leslie, Arkansas, Rule, Texas, and many, if not most, rural communities in America. Populations may be increasing, as they are in many rural towns, but the increase is in older folks, not kids. Adapt and adjust is all that can be done! We have great assets in rural Southern Utah that is bringing in new businesses and opportunities.

Both Kanab and Escalante are good examples as we look at all the new business buildings in those towns. Let’s spend our time and energy in making these new opportunities work rather than bellyaching about how we want to go back to the good old days when grandpa and grandma could raise 6 kids on a 400 acre dairy farm, milking 30 cows, as was my younger days.

Nearly everything has upsized; farms, ranches, grocery stores, gas stations, car dealerships, etc. Very few mom and pop stores, farms, and ranches can compete with the mega-businesses of our day.

It’s past time for our leaders to earnestly listen to everyone, both the local and new citizens that have moved in. Each and every resident may have good ideas on how to make our new society viable and productive, while protecting the valuable resources we have been given and that cannot be replaced for our grandkids, if we now abuse those resources.

We elect, appoint, and pay local, state, and federal officials to do that. Please listen, then work to get it done!

Norman McKee is a former wildlife biologist with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

He is a resident of Panguitch.

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February 23, 2017

Schools & Sports Teens and Dating Rights BICKNELL - February is Dating Violence Awareness Month or as we prefer to call it, Healthy Relationship Month! Violence is preventable and everyone has a role to play. Active bystanders can make a difference in preventing violence in their communities and schools. Coining the new phrase… “be an Upstander.” #BeAnUpstander.

Someone is an Upstander when they take safe action to help someone that is being harassed or bullied. Being direct, using distraction, or delegating are some techniques that can be used when dealing with a sticky situation. Simple things such as treating all people with respect and avoiding gossip can help as well. The Teen Dating Bill of Rights are a simple guide for ensuring you are in a healthy relationship.

Teen Dating Bill of Rights I have the right to…

• Be treated with respect and not be criticized • Have a partner who values me, encourages me, and wants the best for me • Be safe • Maintain my own body, feelings, property, opinions, and boundaries

• Privacy • Be listened to seriously • Disagree, assert myself respectfully, and say “no” without feeling guilty • NOT be abused physically, emotionally, or sexually • Keep my relationships with friends and family • Have my needs be as important as my partner’s needs • Not be my partner’s property or servant • Not take responsibility for any acts of violence my partner makes • Have a partner who gives as much to me as I give to him/her • Decide how much time I want to spend with my partner • Pay my own way • NOT take responsibility for my partner’s behavior, choices, or mistakes • Set my own priorities, make my own decisions, and grow as an individual • Fall out of love or leave any relationship Dating Violence happens when one person in a relationship repeatedly acts or threatens to act in a way that physically, mentally, verbally and/ or sexually injures the other

person. It doesn’t happen just once but again and again. It is not the same as having disagreements. In a violent relationship, one person is afraid of and/or intimidated by the other.

Dating Violence may escalate as the relationship becomes more serious. Dating violence may also result in serious injury and even death.

There is no room for fear in a healthly relationship. Respect, communication, honesty and trust are the basis for a healthy relationship. This means being able to talk to your partner without feeling afraid.

New Horizons Crisis Center is a great resource for anyone that needs help getting out of an abusive relationship.

If you would like to learn more about some red flags of an abusive relationship, and how you can help, contact our office. We love invitations to educate in our community. Our office is located in Richfield 145 East 100 North (435)8969294 or (800)343-6302. We also just opened an office in Bicknell (435) 201-0493, and like us on Facebook for more events and resources.

—New Horizons Crisis Center

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The Panguitch Lady Bobcats Take Third Place at State

The mountain the Lady Cats had to climb came up two baskets short. After their place at Region 20 the Cats had to play 5 games in a row and won 4 of them and falling short against the Champion Bryce Valley Mustangs by 4 points.

The Cats were the Champions for three straight years and it was so close for a forth. Being a play in team the Ladies had to face all of the other leagues champs, and did they show them who the boss was.

Tuesdays play in game was against Parowan and for the third time this year the Cats won, 44-28 and Jordan Bennett and Brittney Henrie lead the scoring with 11 points, including Brittney’s 3-3 pointers.

Duchesne Region 19 champ, really got shut down big time, 26 to 15 and they held them to only 1 point in the third quarter.

Against Tintic it was more of the same with the Cats dominating Tintic 47 to 31 to reach the quarter finals. Breanne Birch led all scorers with 13 points.

Against the Bryce Valley Mustangs it was an all-out defensive battle with Stangs, coming out on top 28-24. The Cats led the game 22 to 21 going into the fourth quarter, but they were shut out in the fourth with only two free throws and a two points. No matter what the team tried the ball just wouldn’t go in the hoop. Bryce Valley won there title on defense, beating Milford by 3, Panguitch by 4 and Tabiona by 1 in overtime, coming back from trailing the Tigers by 8 in the fourth quarter to bring the game into overtime and a 1 point win.

The Cats last game was against Monticello, the first half was one that you would like to forget, the Buckaroos led 12 to 8. After trailing 16 to 8 in the third quarter, Coach Barney put in some fresh legs and from then on it was the Cat’s game. The Cats outscored Monticello 19 to 2 and led 27 to 18 before running away with a 34 to 25 win. In the second half the girls looked like teams of old, Shantae Miller was great with 14 fast break points.

The Lady Cats played their hearts out in this tournament and did oh so well.

Shantae Miller and Breanne Birch both played on three State Championship team, what careers they had! The ever smiling Jaylee Torgersen was selected to 2017 Academic Allstate team, they had a combined PGA 3.999.

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Brittney Henrie finished the tournament with 10 – 3 pointers.

What a week for the Bob Cat fans, with the tournament in Richfield and two games the boy’s team played.

At Piute the game was standing room only, with both sides of the stands filled and people standing on the side lines, and they were treated to a very exciting game. Jace Eyre led all scorers with 25 as the Bobcats flexed their muscles with a dominant performance over the Thunderbirds. With the entire crowd noise it seemed like the game was closer than it was, with both teams fans screaming on each score. Trey Barney had 14 and Acey Orton kicking in 10. The Cats came away with a 63-50 win.

On Thursday the Valley Buffalos came to town and it was another great crowd, many of them sitting up on the

top bleachers. Panguitch outlasted the Buffalos in a double overtime thriller 63-61. Valley’s Cobe Beck led all scorers with 27 including 7- 3 pointers that kept the Buffalos in the game. Jace Eyer led the Cats with 21 and 15 rebounds.

Trey finished with 15 and 12 rebounds and Acey Orton had 14 and 2-3pointers.

The Cats almost gave the game away, making only 11 out of 21 free throws and letting Valley get back in the game in the fourth quarter.

The crowd sure got their money worth in this game; it was hard on us old people hearts, but what fun.

Tonight the Cats play the winner of the Milford, Escalante game and the rest of the Region play will be over in Cedar, at Canyon View High school. With Piute and Valley making a late season push it should a great tournament.

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February 23, 2017

Wills, Trusts, and More

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Ethical Wills

“…I want to say thank you and goodbye and share with you the lessons I’ve learned… I have profoundly experienced that love is all that matters…

During the time of my illness, I have loved more deeply… I do not carry anger. I feel we are all doing the best we can. Judging others closes the heart and when one is dying, that is a waste… Life is how we stand in relationship to both ourselves and to others. Loving and helping each other are all that is important.”

The above excerpts are from an actual “Ethical Will” written by a girl dying from cancer. Ethical Wills can be made by anyone, at any stage of life.

Writing what is known as “Ethical Wills” is an ancient tradition stemming from Biblical times. Usually an Ethical Will is a carefully prepared statement of your values. It is most often shared upon death with those whom you wish to read it, but may be shared by you at any time during your life. An Ethical Will can be a message from your heart to the hearts of those you leave behind. It can include stories from your life, your hopes and dreams for your family

by Jeffery J. mcKeNNa members, your wisdom that you feel is important to pass on, or your sincere regrets and apologies. It is a way to leave the best parts of you behind.

An Ethical Will does not replace your legal will or other estate planning documents, but it can accompany them if you so choose. While your estate planning documents leave your valuables to your designated heirs, your “Ethical Will” leaves your special wisdom and truths you have personally learned and lived – your values, your wishes, your memories, your stories, unique insights, your regrets, your truths – anything you think is important to leave to the next generations to know about you.

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One afternoon my sisterin-law, was driving with her two little girls in the back seat.

After a few minutes of listening to them argue, she yelled, "Knock it off, both of you!"

The eldest asked, "How did you know what we were doing?"

"Parents have eyes in the back of their heads." she replied.

A few weeks later, the gang was again out driving, doing some errands.

"Mommy," the one daughter asked innocently, "do you still have eyes in the back of your head?"

"Of course I do," the mom responded. "Why do you ask?"

"Well," she said, pointing to the object in her hands, "I thought maybe you could read us this book while you drive."

Yes, Sir!

A Navy officer was cutting through the crew's quarters of his ship one day and happened upon a sailor reading a magazine. The sailor had her feet up on the small table in front of her.

"Sailor! Do you put your feet up on the furniture at home?" the officer demanded.

"No, sir, but we don't land airplanes on the roof either."

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l A u G h i N g Dr. It Hurts! pOiNt!!

I went to the doctor with a badly swollen leg. After a careful examination, the doctor gave me a pill big enough to choke a horse.

Then he said, "I'll be right back with some water."

Well, the doctor was gone quite a while and I lost my patience. I hobbled out to the drinking fountain, forced the pill down my throat and gobbled down water until the pill got all the way down. Then I hobbled back into the examining room.

Just then the doctor came back with a bucket of warm water. "Okay, after the tablet dissolves, soak that leg for at least 30 minutes."

Punishment

The best thing about telepathy is ........ I know, right?"

B-Day

Mikey and his mother were in the doctor's office for his pre-school physical. The receptionist, completing his medical history, asked, "What is your birthdate?"

"February 25," Mikey answered.

"What year?" the receptionist asked.

"Every year," was Mikey's matter-of-fact reply.

For the Love of Pete

A young man dies and goes to Heaven, where he finds he is third in line at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter is taking a much-needed break, so an angel is admitting the newly arrived to Heaven.

The angel tells the three new arrivals that because so many drug dealers and other criminals have managed to sneak into Heaven that St. Peter must now be a little stricter with the screening process.

Each person is required to state his former occupation and tell his or her yearly salary.

The first man in line says, "I was an actor, and I earned $1 million last year."

The angel says, "Okay, you may enter."

He turns to the woman in line and asks her about her life.

She states, "I earned $250,000 as an attorney." The angel thinks for a moment and then lets her in, too.

He turns to the third one in line and asks, "What have you done with your life?"

The man replies, "I earned $8,000 last year . . ."

"Oh," the angel interrupts.

"What did you teach?"

You're never too old to learn something stupid.

Today's Thought

A fool and his money are soon elected.

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AG MARKET NEWS Salt Lake City, Utah February 15, 2017.

USDA—Utah Dept of Ag Market News, Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday February 14, 2017 Receipts: 1,192. Last Week: 812. Last Year: 1,172.

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

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2: 200-250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs scarce; 300-350 lbs scarce; 350-400 lbs scarce; 400-450 lbs 140.50-162.50; 450-500 147.50-160.50; 500-550 lbs 140.00-160.00; 550-600 lbs 138.00-149.00; 600650 lbs 130.00-139.00; 650-700 lbs 122. 00-132.00; 700750 lbs 116.75-132.00; 750-800 lbs 117.00-121.00; 800-850 lbs 116.50-121.00; 850-900 lbs 115.00-118.75; 900-950 lbs 113.00-118.25; 950-1000 lbs 110.00-114.00.

Holstein Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: n/q; 200—300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs scarce; 500—700 lbs scarce; 700—900 lbs pkg 56.50; 900-1100 lbs scarce.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1—2: 200— 250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs scarce; 300-350lbs 122.50-137.00; 350-400 lbs 140.00-145.00; 400-450 lbs 130.00-147.50; 450500 lbs 127.00-138.00; 500-550 lbs 129.00-139.00; 550-600 lbs 127.50-136.00; 600-650 lbs 120.00-131.00; 650-700 lbs 115.00-118.50; 700-750 lbs 115.00-117.50; 750-800 lbs pkg 115.00; 800-850 lbs scarce; 850-900 lbs pkg 114.00; 900950 lbs scarce; 950-1000 lbs pkg 109.50. Heiferettes: 69.0075 00.

Stock Cows: scarce.

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90 %; Lean: 49.50-55.25, high dressing to 55.50; Breaking 75-80 % Lean: 56.00-61.00, High Dressing to 63.00; Commercial: scarce; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 44.00-53.00.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade: 1000—1500 lbs scarce; 1500-2100 lbs 75.00-81.75; Yield Grade 2: 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-2200 lbs scarce; Feeder Bulls: 750-950 lbs 98.00-106.00.

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

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O bituaries Allene Haws 1927 - 2017

LOA - Helen Allene Osborn Haws, 89, passed away February 13, 2017 in Loa. She was born May 16,1927 in Torrey, Utah, to Riley Reeze and Lucy Erma Nixon Osborn . She married Jim Peters Haws, July 13, 1947 in Las Vegas. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He preceded her in death October 4, 2016.

Allene was a member of the LDS Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

While camping, fishing, and other outdoor activities, you could find her out hunting for rocks. She enjoyed gardening, doing all kinds of puzzles, reading, and playing cards.

Allene is survived by her children: Jimmie (Cheryl) Haws, West Valley City; Kim (Bill) Dean, Rockland, ID; Kerlyn J Haws, Torrey; Jason R. (Cathryn) Haws, Torrey; 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Carl James Osborn.

Also preceded in death by parents; brother, John R. Osborn.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Torrey LDS Ward Chapel, 89 East Main, where friends may call at the ward chapel in Torrey on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Torrey Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com.

February 23, 2017

by Peg Smith, pegenias@gmail.com Over 30 Boulderites attended the Garfield County Commission meeting Feb. 14 to oppose a County resolution that calls for drastically reducing the size of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

Usually, it takes an intensely interesting agenda item for 30 Boulderites to show up at local meetings. This was mid-week, mid-day. A 2-hour drive each way. That’s a show of commitment, and as it turns out, merely a preview.

The Commissioners decided to table any discussion on the (so far unseen) resolution until March 13, at which time they will schedule an official public hearing on the matter.

I don’t mean to imply that Boulder speaks with one voice on this topic. There are certainly anti-Monument residents here as well. The important thing will be for the County Commission to hear our

voices, and also, importantly, for us to hear each other.

Hear each other?

With so much suspicion and paranoia about the opposing side, many are inclined to give up, label the other as “the enemy,” and prepare for battle. Sad. I wish our elected officials would really grab the banner on this one and use their leadership to quell the storm, not feed it.

We all love living here.

In that way, it doesn’t matter if my ancestors arrived five generations ago, or I moved in five years ago. We are all here for a reason, and generally that reason includes loving this place. Maybe we complain periodically about tourist traffic or cow pies on trails, but we all love this place. There many easier places to live. Clearly, that is unimportant, or we wouldn’t be here.

Today I spoke with a county official about the Feb 14 meeting. It seems there was

a lot of concern about a hoard of Monument supporters descending upon the county courthouse. “Monument supporters” equals “environmentalists,” and you know how those people are: they could roll tear gas bombs into the building or sugar all our gas tanks. I am paraphrasing, but there seemed to have been a genuine fear.

Well, first, listening to Kane County ranchers previously, at their own resolution hearing, I’d have to say they’re obviously environmentalists too. The ranchers resolutely claimed their careful stewardship of the land over the decades, and that certainly qualifies them for the label.

And second, looking around that room and recognizing the bulk of the audience--- mostly from Boulder and Escalante--- I’d say that was the most respectful and civil crowd the commissioners are likely to see. As I told the

county official, civil dialogue is a value that the Boulderites I know cherish. Commissioner Tebbs attended a “Meet the Candidates” night in Boulder a few years ago when he was campaigning for the position.

I believe he would agree that he met an audience who was passionate about some of their ideas and questions for him, but he was treated respectfully and listened to. There seemed to be an actual dialogue that occurred. We felt he listened to us too.

In the end, that’s what people want. The sense of having a voice, being given the opportunity to use it, and the sense of actually being heard. That is certainly the continuing refrain of the antiMonument people. That they weren’t heard. Well, we need to have that conversation now.

Calmly. Civilly. I need to hear you. I want you to hear me.

DENVER - Linda Mazzu has been named superintendent of Bryce Canyon National Park by Intermountain Region Director Sue Masica. Mazzu brings 34 years of federal natural resources experience with her and will report to the park in early March.

Mazzu's appointment to this position was finalized on Jan. 5, 2017, before the Presidential Memorandum regarding the hiring freeze was issued on January 23, 2017.

“Linda’s experience building teamwork and enhancing communication within her staff and across divisions, as well as a proven track record developing partnerships and collaborating with local communities and other agencies will serve her well in this new role,” Masica said. “Linda also brings

with her significant experience managing issues associated with increasing visitation at several of the parks where she has worked, which make her ideal for this key position.”

Mazzu began her career at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks as a biological technician. Afterward, she served as an outdoor recreation planner in Washington D.C. for the NPS Rivers and Trails Conservation Assistance program. She then moved to Grand Canyon National Park to serve as a branch chief for natural resources overseeing air quality and aircraft overflight management. Linda also worked for the Bureau of Land Management and United States Forest Service in Oregon as a botanist/plant ecologist and at the National Interagency Fire

Center as a fire planning and compliance specialist. In 2008, she returned to the NPS as the Yellowstone National Park environmental compliance coordinator where she led the development of new natural and cultural resources compliance processes. Mazzu is currently working at Yosemite National Park as Division Chief of Resources Management and Science.

“I’m deeply honored and excited to be able to serve and support the staff and partners of Bryce Canyon National Park,” said Mazzu. “Bryce Canyon occupies a special place in my heart and I feel very lucky to be its next superintendent.”

At Yosemite, Mazzu manages a complex division of more than 100 natural and cultural resource professionals. Mazzu

oversees a range of programs related to visitor use, rockfall management, ecological restoration, air quality, water quality, black bear management, reintroduction of endangered species, historic properties management, tribal consultation and implementation of the Merced and Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management plans.

Mazzu has a Bachelor of Science degree in Park and Recreation Management from Penn State and a Master of Science degree in Natural Resources from Humboldt State University in California. Mazzu and her husband Erik Christiansen, who is retired from the Department of the Interior, will be moving to Bryce Canyon in early March.

—National Park Service

304 State and Federal Property] which states that: “Unless otherwise provided by law, nothing contained in this chapter may be construed as giving a county jurisdiction over property owned by the state or the United States.”

“As much as the County would like to have the authority to zone state or federal lands, it simply does not,” said McCarthy. Referring to plaintiffs’ argument that SITLA was in the process of requiring the zoning change, McCartney countered, “SITLA is not the legislature, and cannot by their own commission delegate this.”

McCartney detailed how, in moving through this process, Wayne County was presented with a predicament.

“We have a dilemma. I agree with the petitioner on that.

We started out wanting to have the ability to do that [rezone]. When we started doing research we determined that from this statute that we did not have the authority,” she said.

“The County was definitely caught between a rock and hard place,” said McCartney.

In authorizing the CUP, McCartney argued that it is similar to the county’s licensing of other economic activities that take place within the county on state or federal land.

“There are business activities that take place…in particular hunting or forestry, on Forest Service for which we require a business license or permit. It’s similar or analogous to what we are doing here. The CUP doesn’t regulate the land, it regulates the use. That’s what a CUP is for,” said McCartney.

Among other arguments presented by plaintiffs

were that Wayne County’s notice for a public hearing last spring–which called for a process on re-zoning but discarded that action at the beginning of the hearing and took on only the CUP--was inadequate and therefore illegal.

Plaintiffs also said that Wayne County demonstrated that it could not make an impartial decision on the permit.

“We believe the county wanted a gravel pit and the evidence is in the record,” said plaintiffs’ attorney Eric Lee. “The county took evidence even before Brown Brothers applied, and they decided a gravel pit was a good idea. On March 7, 2016, they passed a resolution supporting a gravel pit on this parcel, even prior to an application being submitted. From that point forward, the county commission could not be impartial on this,” said Lee. McCartney countered, “Petitioners seem to try to assert that we have this kind of Machiavellian intent in doing this and it was specifically design to put in the pit to the detriment of neighbors. It’s nothing like that at all, the county is trying to do what is best for the county,” said McCartney.

Judge Harmond did not immediately decide the case at the close of the trial and his decision is pending.

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process of re-zoning the parcel prior to authorizing a CUP. He also pointed to Wayne County statutes, which, from plantiffs’ interpretation, require that zoning take place prior to issuing any conditional use permit.

Wayne County, represented by County Attorney LeEllen McCartney, countered that Wayne County’s interpretation of statutes is that the county hasn’t the authority to re-zone a state or federally-owned piece of property, but that that county could issue a CUP for activities taking place on stateowned land.

Attorney Lee described how all of the property surrounding the SITLA parcel is currently zoned residential/agricultural. “The purpose of this zone is to provide single family housing and not weaken any of these areas -- so we are talking about a gravel pit in the middle of a residential area.”

“The primary goal of zoning is so that uses on neighboring pieces of property are compatible,” Lee continued.

He noted how gravel mining, according to Wayne County’s zoning ordinance, can only take place on parcel that is zoned as ‘industrial.’ Reviewing a chart of county ordinances, Lee demonstrated the county’s zoning districts and said that, “The County knew it could not issue that permit unless it was rezoned,” adding that, “The only option for the county was to change its code if it truly believed it could not rezone this property.”

Ms. McCartney, in defending Wayne County’s case on the legality of proceeding with a CUP without re-zoning, pointed to state code [17-27a-

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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com The weather this week has been all about California.

Their drought is over with all the moisture that they have received this winter. In the north near Chino, the Oroville dam that is over 900’ feet high, but is an earthen dam that was 50 years old, sprung a leak.

This called for an evacuation of over 200,000 people that were down river (better safe than sorry) for three days. In 50 years they never had to use the emergency spill way before and the spill way also started to erode, it was a real danger for all of those that were down stream. They cut back on the amount of water that was entering the lake and within 4 days the water depth in the reservoir had dropped 30 feet and the danger was over. They used helicopters to drop packages of 1000 lbs. of rocks into the damaged areas, to shore up much of the leakage.

Next it was the southern part of the state to get bombarded with as much as 8” of rain in certain areas. This caused mud slides and closed down many of their highways, they even had a sink hole that gobbled up a couple of cars.

Only three people died in the

flooding, there were a lot of folks that had to be rescued from their cars that got stuck in flooded areas. The weather report calls for more rain in the southern part of the state, so it wouldn’t be a good time to go to Disney Land, unless you take your life jacket.

I really enjoyed last week's Insider, with all of the comments on the doing away with parts of the Grand Staircase Escalante, especially Keith Watts' very factual article. The Governor's letter to the President has already played havoc in the state. The Outdoors Retailers convention that is held twice a year in SLC and brings in 58 million dollars to the state is pulling out and going either to Denver or Las Vegas. This Convention is held in the winter and summer and attracts over 70,000 for both events. This convention has been going on since 1996.

The Outdoors Retailers Assoc. stated that they are in disagreement over keeping public lands public and they see this as the foundational issue for their industry. Also the rescinding President Obama use of the Antiquities Act in making the Bears Ears area into an National Monument.

Since 1910 when the Antiquities Act was made into law, over 150 monuments have been created, by members of both parties. Some of the Monuments have been turned into National Parks, Bryce, Capitol Reef and the Grand Canyon, to name a few.

Can you imagine what would happen to all of these Monuments, if these two Monuments are rescinded by the President. It would open the door for any gas station attendant that is trying to make a name for himself, to do away with all of the National Monuments in the Country.

As for the real cause of the decline in school attendance in Escalante, as I see it: The Federal Government announced that they were going to build a visitors center and offices in Escalante, that would house 58 government jobs.

The City Council put a moratorium on the water meters. Many of these employees could not buy or build homes in the town and they moved to Cannonville and Henrieville, where their kids now go to Bryce Valley schools. It was so bad, one of the school teachers, who had taught in the high school for eight years could not get a me-

ter, so he could build a larger home, for his growing family.

After 9 years of no growth, Jerry Taylor was elected to the Mayor’s seat and he took off the water meter moratorium, that was 7 years ago and it is hard to believe how Escalante has grown since then, with many businesses occupying the empty stores, a Hardware store, Motels, restaurants and even a thirty room motel is being erected. Much of this growth is due to Jerry’s forward thinking and taking advantage of the gold mine in Escalante that the GSENM has brought. Can you imagine the damage to Garfield County if these 58 government jobs are done away with?

The Presidents day holiday made for very large crowds up at Brian Head ski resort. With fresh powder it is a skier’s paradise. The Lake road up to the resort was closed due to the high winds that hit us last Thursday. So those that are employed there from here had to go around to Parowan to get to the slopes.

Mack O.

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by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com Breathless, exhausted and beyond excited is the way to describe the Lady Mustang's win over Tabiona Tigers on Saturday.

We watched from home on KTTA television and it was so exciting. Way to go Mustangs. As we watched the television coverage it was fun spotting folks in the seats as they cheered the game on.

Saw that Hayden Adkins was the Mustang Mascot.

Tyerah Tebbs shared the following thoughts: ever since we were in 3rd grade we have dreamed about winning the state championship and last night our dream came true! after all the many practices, the long bus trips, the all day tournaments, the heartbreak, the good times,

the bad times, and all of our blood, sweat, and tears, it finally has all paid off. we couldn't have done it without our amazing coaches, community, family, and friends. i'm so sad that my high school career of basketball is over, but i couldn't imagine it ending in a better way!

This thought was echoed by many of the team's girls who had been coached by Tyson Brinkerhoff since the third grade. Way to go Tyson.

Condolences go out to Gayle Moore on the unexpected passing of her father Calvin Ferrin on Saturday. He had just had his 82nd birthday.

The family lives in Farmington, Utah and so Frankie and Gayle Moore went up to be with the family at this very sad

time. The funeral will be on Satuday in Farmington. We want the family to know they are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Kaylie Larson of Cannonville just turned 14 years old and received her Young Women's Award. She is the daughter of Allen and Teresa Larson of Cannonville and the granddaughter of Mike and Dixie Burbidge of Tropic and Dale and Linda Larson of Cannoniville.

I keep wondering if I somehow slept through winter because it is so warm outside. Like spring some days.

Very warm and the snow has all melted down here in Tropic. I sure hope it did not ruin the President's Day Activities at Ruby's Inn and in the Park.

Gunnison Valley Hospital Working to Improve Patient Care Using Data

what level of care we currently provide and how we can work to improve that care for our community.” The relationship will start with Labor and Delivery improvement initiatives.

AccordNew mother Shaylie Caldwell at Gunnison Valley Hospital with Registered ing to the CDC, in Nurse, Jody McKinley.

2015 the GUNNISON - Gunni- that pledge,” said Dan Bur- primary Cesarean delivery rate son Valley Hospital, a top- ton, CEO of Health Catalyst. (births to women without a rated critical access hospital “The award-winning team at previous Cesarean) accounted in Gunnison, UT, and Health Gunnison Valley Hospital is for 21.8 percent of all births Catalyst, a leader in healthcare dedicated and already deliv- nationwide. Gunnison Valley data warehousing, analytics, ers excellent outcomes for Hospital is already well beand outcomes improvement their patients. Using analytics low this national average at 14 based in Salt Lake City, UT, and the expertise of the Health percent. Leveraging the partare excited to announce their Catalyst team, we are honored nership with Health Catalyst, partnership to improve health to help the hospital reach new the hospital has set the goal to outcomes for patients in the achievements in outcomes im- reduce this number even more.

Sanpete Valley. provements.”

Additionally, the hospital has a The pro bono arrange“The communities of goal to decrease the composment reflects the values and Central Utah deserve the best ite neonatal complication rate mission of both organiza- care possible,” said Brenda (such as low Apgar scores, low tions. “Part of our mission is Bartholomew, Chief Nursing birth weight, etc.). to transform healthcare, and Officer at Gunnison Valley More outcomes improvewe feel this partnership with Hospital. “We love that we ment work will follow as these Gunnison Valley Hospital will be able to work with our initial goals are accomplished. shows our commitment to data in new ways to see exactly —Gunnison Valley Hospital

It unreal to be running around in shirt sleeves in the middle of February. They keep saying a storm is on the way but we are still waiting. The rain was very weak and didn't last long at all.

Sorry for such a short article but everyone has been out of town. I think. Stay safe and please call your news to me or even email it.

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Free Bonding Education Program in Salt Lake City March 1-3, 2017 SALT LAKE CITY - Several Utah agencies are teaming up to present a free Bonding Education Program (BEP) in Salt Lake City March 1-3. This class, developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, is tailored to small businesses, minority- and women-owned businesses competing for construction-related contracts. The program will take place 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. on March 1 and 2 and from 8:30 a.m. to noon on March 3. The class will be held at the AGC of Utah offices, 2207 South 1070 West.

Participation is free to businesses that qualify but preregistration is required to attend and space is limited. For registration information, call 303-800-3711 or email: info@ westcentralsbtrc.com.

The class is sponsored by UDOT, Salt Lake City International Airports, AGC of Utah, Utah Transit Authority and Utah PTAC. This Bonding Education Program is endorsed by past participants as much for the business information it provides as the bonding information.

Becoming bondable is a challenge for many small businesses and this program aims to help businesses grow by obtaining or building bonding capacity.

Bondability is key to growing a construction business.

Nancy Ford, a graduate of the BEP said this about the class: “It was a great investment of three days. It was much more than bonding. I also learned while I thought I was good at some things, I need to tune them and do some course correcting. Great class. Lots of good data.” This BEP consists of a comprehensive set of classes designed to address what a business needs to do to become bond-ready, as well as oneon-one sessions with local surety bonding professionals who help businesses assemble the materials needed for a complete bond application.

The class includes presentations by: a construction attorney, construction CPA, and a prime contractor estimator who will tell you what Primes look for. In addition, attendees learn about: • Business Plans • Marketing • Construction Accounting • Estimating • Bidding • Project Management • Dispute Resolution • Access to Capital • Contract Negotiation • USDOT’s Short Term Lending Program.

WHEN: March 1-3, 2017 TIME: 8:30 am- 4:30 pm - Wed & Thurs; 8:30am - 12:00 noon - Fri WHERE: 2207 South 1070 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84119 COST: FREE (to qualified businesses) TO REGISTER: email info@westcentralsbtrc.com or call 303.800.3711 PH: 303.800.3711 Serving Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming www.WestCentralSBTRC.com

—U.S. Department of Transportation

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Violators Cited for Breaking Shed Antler Closure

If you’re tempted to break Utah’s shed antler gathering closure, you might want to think again.

Enforcing the closure has been a top priority for Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers. Since the statewide closure started, officers have spent more than 500 hours watching areas where big game animals congregate in the winter. They’ve also responded to several tips received on the Utah Turn-ina-Poacher (UTiP) hotline.

DWR Director Greg Sheehan closed Utah to shed antler gathering—on both public and private land—on Feb. 3. The closure is designed to reduce stress on deer, elk and moose and help more of the animals make it through the winter.

So far, 16 people have been cited for violating the closure. DWR Captain Mitch Lane says several of the individuals were cited for unlawful take of protected wildlife—in this case, antlers and horns.

Unlawful take of protected wildlife is a class B Misdemeanor. The violators now face fines as high as $1,000.

“Our officers cited these individuals after watching them look for and then pick

February 23, 2017

Watch the Sky Turn Black and White at the Snow Goose Festival

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DWR officers seized these shed antlers from the person who illegally collected them. The person who collected them now faces a fine of up to $1,000. up antlers,” Lane says. “Or, the individual and let the perwe caught them with antlers in son know that he’d found the antlers the individual had tried their possession.”

In two separate cases, an to hide. At that point, Lane says officer watched an individual each person admitted they had pick antlers up and then stash gathered antlers illegally.

“In each case,” he says, them away, so he could pick “the person said they knew the them up later. As the violator shed antler gathering season walked off the mountain, the was closed, but they couldn’t officer was there to greet him. resist the temptation to gather “At first,” Lane says, “the antlers.” individual denied they were The officers seized the ilshed hunting, even though the legally collected antlers. In reofficer watched him do it. It turn, each violator received a was easy to find the evidence, costly citation. though: after the officer interIn addition to observing viewed the person, and let him people gathering antlers, Lane go, he followed the person’s says officers have made several foot prints in the snow, right to cases after receiving tips on the the spots where the antlers were UTiP hotline.

The hotline numstashed.” ber is 1-800-662-DEER (3337).

The officer then contacted “We’d like to thank those who have helped us enforce the closure,” he says. “We encourage people to continue reporting violations they observe or they’re aware of.”

Lane says enforcing the shed antler closure will remain a top priority for DWR officers until the closure ends on April 1.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

You can see as many as 20,000 snow geese and Ross’ geese at this year's Snow Goose Festival, in Delta Utah. gists will set spotting scopes ing and hearing the geese take DELTA - It’s a sight you up, so you can get a close look off is a breathtaking experihave to see to believe: thouat the geese. “We’ll also be ence,” Tuttle says. sands of snow and Ross’ geese DWR biologists will available to answer any queslifting off Gunnison Bend watch which fields the geese tions you have,” Tuttle says.

Reservoir amid honks and the fly to.

If you arrive after the You can learn more about beating of wings. geese have left the reservoir, the festival at www.deltaYou can see this spectacle the biologists will direct you goosefestival.com. yourself on Feb. 24 and 25 at to the fields where the geese The areas where you’ll the annual Delta Snow Goose are feeding. see the geese vary according Festival. The festival will be Viewing tips to the time of the day. held at and near Gunnison Use binoculars or a spotIf you arrive in Delta Bend Reservoir, just west of ting scope to view the geese. early in the morning, you can Delta. Admission is free.

If you get too close to the watch the geese feeding in As many as 20,000 geese, you could scare them fields that surround the resergeese—mostly snow geese— away. voir. Then, between 9 a.m. and have been at the reservoir durIf you pull off the road 10:30 a.m., the geese take off ing past festivals. Except for to view the geese, pull as far and fly back to the reservoir. the black tips on their wings, off the road as you can. And “That’s an exciting time to be snow geese are pure white. watch for cars. at the festival,” Tuttle says.

The festival is a fun acThe weather could be After landing on the restivity for the whole family. cold and wet. Bring the proper ervoir, the geese usually spend Phil Tuttle, regional conclothes so you can stay warm the next few hours there. Then, servation outreach manager and dry. sometime between 4 and 6 for the Division of Wildlife —Utah Division of p.m., they take off again and Resources, says DWR bioloWildlife Resources fly back to the fields. “Watch-

LegaL Notices COUNTY SURPLUS SALE GARFIELD COUNTY GARFIELD COUNTY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 1994 Heil Halfpack Front Loading Garbage Truck 303,000 miles, 13550 hours minimum Bid $8,000.00 2016 Peterbuilt Front Loading Garbage Truck 300 hours Minimum Bid $250,000.00 Financial Assurance required until vehicle is transferred Bids will be accepted in the county clerk’s office until 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 3rd, 2017 at the Garfield County courthouse, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah. The successful bidder will have 48 hours to complete the transaction and provide financial assurance until the truck becomes available.

All equipment will be sold in “as in” condition, and all sales will be final. Purchases can be made with cash or certified check.

Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all offers. For additional information call 435-676-1101 or email kim.brinkerhoff@garfield.utah.gov Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 26 and FEBRUARY 2, 9, 16 & 23 and MARCH 2, 2017

NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL OFFICES HANKSVILLE TOWN The following offices to be voted on in the Hanksville Town Municipal General Election on 7 November 2017: (1) Mayor 2 year term (3) Town Council Member 4 year term each.

(1) Town Council Member 2 year term Candidate Filing Period Begins June 1, 2017, Candidate Filing Deadline Ends June 7, 2017 UCA 10-3-301 Declaration of Candidacy Forms or Nomination petition must be filed in person with the Town Clerk at 30 S. Hwy 95, Hanksville, Utah between the hours of 10am and 2pm Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 16 & 23, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GARFIELD COUNTY The Garfield County Commission will hold a Public Hearing to accept comments on a proposed resolution declaring Garfield County’s intent to identify the appropriate area necessary for the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument.

The Public Hearing will be held on Monday, March 13 at 11:00 a.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Garfield County Courthouse.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 23, and MARCH 2 & 9, 2017

NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours ON OR BEFORE MARCH 22, 2017. Please visit http://waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)-538-7240 for additional information.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3101(a42305): Bruce and Sheral Rowe Family Trust propose(s) using 0.006 cfs or 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (16 miles SW of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. 61-195(a42311): USA Forest Service propose(s) using 0.0114 cfs or 4.16 ac-ft. from the 1. Horse Pasture Reservoir (1 mile north of Navajo Lake) for STOCKWATERING; OTHER: Evaporation, 3.45 ac-ft.

61-3102(a42323): Frank and Debbie Karczynski propose(s) using 0.0021 cfs or 0.25 ac-ft. from the Unnamed Spring (1.5 miles east of Cedar Breaks) for DOMESTIC. EXTENSION(S) 61-2531(a27266): Antelope Run Estates LLC, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company is/are filing an extension for 1.0 ac-ft. from groundwater (10 miles SSW of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E., STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 23, and MARCH 2, 2017

SITLA - PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration has received an application to remove ordinary sand and gravel from the following described land: GARFIELD COUNTY Township 35 South, Range 2 East SLB&M, Section 16: N½SE¼SW¼NW¼, S½S½NE¼SW¼NW¼ Containing 7.5 acres, more or less The Administration will accept competing applications to remove the sand and gravel, and also competing applications to lease, purchase, or exchange this property, a portion thereof, or a parcel including any of the above described acreage. Contact Andy Bedingfield for the appropriate required application.

The Administration will accept competing applications during the following period of time: From 8:00 A.M. February 15, 2017 Until 5:00 P.M. March 15, 2017 TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION 675 East 500 South, Suite 500 Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 801-538-5100 In the absence of competing applications for lease, purchase, or exchange, the Administration will evaluate the applications for the removal of ordinary sand and gravel and award the permit for such removal. Each application for the removal of sand and gravel must be accompanied by a completed application form.

Materials permit bids will be evaluated on the following criteria: 1) The amount of the bonus bid; 2) The amount, rate, and type of the proposed materials extraction and associated minimum royalty*; and, 3) Other requirements provided for by the rules of the Administration or contained in this notice. The successful applicant will be required to pay advertising costs and the costs of a cultural resource study if necessary. The successful applicant will be required to rehabilitate any areas disturbed during the permit period and areas with existing disturbance. Bonding for reclamation and performance will also be required by the Administration. A term of up to five (5) years, will be considered for this Permit. Applicant must be qualified to do business in the State of Utah. Please submit sealed application to Trust Lands Administration at the above referenced address. Reference MP # 592. The Administration reserves the right to reject any application or subsequent bids. *Minimum royalties vary by commodity.

Contact Mr. Andy Bedingfield for details.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 23, and MARCH 2, 2017

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To place your ad, call 435826-4400 or email snapshot@live.com

Classified ads start at just $7.50 per week for 25 words or less.

HELP WANTED BRYCE CANYON CITY, City Manager Position, Bryce Canyon City Town Council is currently accepting applications for a City Manager Position. The position would be part time, and would consist of office duties, public relations, and attend all meetings. Computer skills a must. Wage will be based on employee qualifications.

All applications are due by February 28th, 2017. Please contact Sydney Lamas for an application by email sydsyrett@ gmail.com.

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GARFIELD COUNTY - Public Works, Garfield County is accepting applications for permanent full time positions in the Public Works Department. Potential positions may include road crew members, a mechanic, or a truck driver depending on need determined solely by the County. A CDL and preemployment drug testing is required. Applicants will only be considered for positions applied for on the application form.

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm March 3, 2017 and are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s office, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah 94759, (435) 676-1100 or online at garfield.utah.gov. Additional information can be obtained at (435) 676-1101. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org Escalante High School Language Arts Teacher Panguitch Elementary School Teacher Panguitch High School Head Cheerleading Coach Substitute Teachers for all schools SALARY: Please see 2016-2017 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and the 2016-2017 Garfield County School District 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 application.

Please direct questions to: EES & EHS Principal Chip Sharpe (435-704-4199) PES Principal Nick Reynolds (435-676-8847) PHS Principal Russell Torgersen (435-676-8805) 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.

WAYNE COUNTY, Information Specialist Wayne County is accepting applications for the following part-time, seasonal position: Title: Information Specialist Department: Travel Council GENERAL PURPOSE Performs a variety of entry level clerical and administrative support duties and provide day to day customer service.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under general supervision from the Wayne County Travel Council Director ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide excellent customer service. Answer all incoming calls to the information center and retrieve messages from answering machine and fulfill their request and or call them back. Keep brochure racks filled and bulletin board updated with current information. Sweep / vacuum and clean the restroom at the information center when needed. Must be willing to work weekends and Holidays. Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Knowledge of Wayne County and surrounding areas.

2. Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Some knowledge of standard office procedures and policies; good English usage, grammar, and spelling; operation of standard office machinery; filing systems, alphabetical and numerical; computer operation; telephone etiquette; basic interpersonal skills; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; follow written or oral instructions; work in a standard office setting requiring extensive setting or standing; write legibly; respond to requests for assistance or information; demonstrate self motivation; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

3. Work Environment: Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, and does involve walking, standing, stooping, lifting, sitting and reaching. Talking, hearing and seeing necessary in performing job duties. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional and discriminating thinking.

Applications can be picked up at the County Clerk’s Office and will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Friday March 10th 2017. For additional information, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 435-836-1300.

Ryan Torgerson, Wayne County Clerk/Auditor

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WAYNE MIDDLE SCHOOL - JANITOR Wayne School District is accepting applications for a janitor at Wayne Middle School. This position will be for 27 hours per week with no benefits. Hours are flexible but approximately 1-6 Monday through Friday during the school year, with some summer hours. Salary will be the beginning hourly rate according to the 2016-17 Wayne School District classified salary schedule ($10.78).

We are also looking for janitor subs to fill in and to help with evening activities. Hours will vary.

Applications can be mailed to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715 or dropped off to the district office at 79 N 100 W Bicknell, UT. Contact Lance Peterson, 4253421 or lance.peterson@waynesd.org, with any questions.

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

2/23 WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL - Track Assistant Coach Wayne School District is accepting applications for a Track Assistant Coach. This position will require adequate knowledge of track rules, skills, schedules, and safety procedures to properly prepare students for high school league participation. Applicants must posses the ability to work and interact well with student athletes, demonstrate professional and ethical character, and posses excellent communication skills. Applicant must commit to the appropriate amount of time and effort to facilitate effective practice and scheduled events. The successful applicant will need to start in March.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Contact Mary Bray at 425-3411 or mary.bray@waynesd.org with questions. Send applications to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715 or Wayne High School, PO Box 217, Bicknell, UT 84715.

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

3/2 WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL - Cheer Advisor Wayne School District is accepting applications for a Cheer Advisor at Wayne High School. This position will require adequate knowledge, skills, schedules, and safety procedures to properly prepare students to participate in cheerleading activities. Applicants must posses the ability to work and interact well with student athletes, demonstrate professional and ethical character, and posses excellent communication skills. Applicant must commit to the appropriate amount of time and effort to facilitate effective practice and scheduled events. The successful applicant will need to start in April. Questions about the position can be answered by calling Mary Bray at Wayne High School 435-425-3411 or email at mary.bray@waynesd.org. This position will remain open until filled.

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

Applications can be mailed to: Mary Bray, Wayne High School, PO Box 217, Bicknell, UT 84715.

2/23 PANGUITCH DENTAL - Dental Assistant Needed, Compassionate, hard working, self-motivated. Part time. Experience preferred, but we will train. $10.00/hr (more if trained). Call – Panguitch Dental at 676-2443. rtn TORREY - Rim Rock Inn and Restaurant in Torrey are hiring all positions - front of house and back. Top dollar paid for top talent. Call 435-691-1180.

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

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 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 rtn

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

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Make the Most of Your Rewards Program Membership

February 23, 2017

A Quiet Winter Hike

by NatHaNiel silliN

I'm often intrigued and sometimes inspired by stories of people traveling the world using points and miles. There's a well-known (within certain circles, at least) man who earned over a million airline miles by purchasing more than $3,000 worth of pudding during a special promotion in 1999. Or, you might have heard about people using coupons during a grocery store's membership-only sale to get food and household products for free.

While I might not be as enthusiastic as some world travelers, or as extreme as some couponers, I do see the benefit in a program that's free to join and offers you potentially money-saving perks.

However, I also know it's important not to get so caught up that I wind up spending more money than I would otherwise. As a friend of mine loved to say, "never spend a dollar to save a nickel."

The perks of membership. There are many loyalty or rewards programs to choose from and the rules and benefits can vary. For example, a grocer's program might offer the same in-store savings and exclusive coupons to all its members. By contrast, travel rewards programs often have tiers, different levels of membership with varying benefits depending on how often you travel or how much you spend. While the basic tier may offer discounted hotel rates or free Wi-Fi, the higher tiers might come with free room upgrades (in-

cluding to coveted suites) and guaranteed early check-in and late check-out.

Recognize why companies might have rewards programs. When you're a big fan of a company or product, getting rewarded for your loyalty can be great. After all, it's a free perk if you were going to make the purchase anyway.

But try not to get too attached to a particular company or product based solely on the rewards program.

Buying something simply because you get a discount as a member, or making a purchase "for the points," might be a waste. You could find yourself with a pantry full of products that are slowly going bad, or paying more for a trip because you didn't comparison shop the offerings from other airlines or hotel chains.

Joining a rewards program could lead to overspending if you're not careful. Recognizing that the programs could be designed to get you to spend more, and more often, can help you refrain from overspending. Here are a few additional ways to make sure you maximize your benefits.

Don't double-count your savings. You're tricking yourself if you consider the rewards points from a retailer's program as savings when making a purchase and then consider the same points as savings (again) when you redeem them for store credit.

Count the rewards once, or don't make them part of your buying decision at all.

Keep your programs organized. Points in some programs expire if you don't use them within a specified period or have recent account activity. You could use a website, app or spreadsheet to help track your accounts, how many points or miles you've earned and when they expire.

Another way to avoid overspending is to consider your net cost when comparison shopping. To do this, you'll need a list of the dollar value of each programs' rewards points. You could take a shortcut and copy the values other enthusiasts place on each program's points. Or, you could make estimates of your own based on trips or purchases you regularly make.

Now you'll know when 1,000 points are worth $1 or $10 and can plan your purchases accordingly. In the end, you want to be able to make as close to an apples-to-apples comparison as possible, inclusive of the value you place on the rewards.

Bottom line: Consumer rewards programs offer a wide variety of benefits, including exclusive savings and complimentary perks. While it's often free to join the programs, and you could get rewarded for doing so, keep the big picture in mind and be careful about letting your membership lead to unnecessary purchases.

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

HIGHWAY 12 - Kazan Clinic's, Pharmacist, Jenny Evans, took this beautiful shot on a hike 2 weekends ago. "It was a few miles past Head of the Rocks, heading to Phipp's Wash. It was at about 1 pm. We parked off to the right after mile marker 71. The picture is from along there, on the way to the riverbed. As near as I can figure, I was facing south." says, Evans.

“Speaking on Business” Radio Program Honors Two Utah Businesses

Ruby’s Inn was recognized as a Top Business from Zions Bank. Left to Right; Speaking on Business Host Chris Redgrave, Kam Roundy, Jade Roundy, Lance Syrett, Tracy Syrett, Eric Syrett, and Zions Bank EVP of Marketing and Communications Rob Brough.

SALT LAKE CITY - Two Ruby’s Inn celebrated 100 years Utah’s economy for decades, southern Utah companies were in 2015, and employs nearly 650 as each of these businesses honored Friday as a Top Busi- people during their peak season. has helped create hundreds, if Located in St. George, Fi- not thousands, of jobs in Utah ness in 2016 by Zions Bank.

The award was given by the esta Fun Center offers 40,000 through the years. bank’s statewide radio program square feet of family activities.

“Their commitment to our called “Speaking on Business,” The company has grown and ex- community is outstanding,” which is celebrating 20 years on panded over two decades, now says Chris Redgrave, senior offering a full-service restau- vice president at Zions Bank the air.

Ruby’s Inn, noted for be- rant, a laser tag arena, 20 bowl- and host of the Speaking On ing the closet lodging to Bryce ing lanes, various arcade games, Business program. “Companies Canyon National Park, is a go-karts, bumper boats and like Ruby’s Inn and Fiesta Fun three-building complex that to- more. Fiesta Fun Center is home Center are truly experts in what tals more than 700 rooms. The to more than 60 employees. they do; and, because they sucresort offers guests various acBoth companies were rec- ceed, our state succeeds,” she tivities, from shopping to horse- ognized for the substantial value says. back riding and ATV tours. which they have brought into —Zions Bank