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Thursday, March 2, 2017

Issue # 1192

Capitol Reef National Park Seeks Candidates for its First Artist-in-Residence Program

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The scenic entrance to Capitol Reef National Park serves as a harbinger of beauty. The park is launching its first Artist-inResidence program and is now accepting applications.

CAPITOL REEF N.P. Application forms for Capitol Reef National Park’s 2017 Artist-in-Residence program are now being accepted. We are seeking applicants for the park’s first Artist-in-Residence program who will be able to express the park’s features and issues in a powerful and engaging way through

the medium of painting, drawing or photography. The goal of this emerging program is to present a new perspective and understanding of Capitol Reef’s effect on us, and of the challenges the park faces in this century. “This residency program is an exciting progression of our relationship with the artist community, and

will give visitors the chance to know Capitol Reef in a new and different way, through the eyes of an artist,” said Capitol Reef National Park former Superintendent Leah McGinnis.

This first Artist-in-Residence is scheduled to coincide with the Fourth Annual Arts and the Park: Light on the Reef Plein Air Event, scheduled for May

30 - June 3, 2017. For those who are interested in applying, the online application is now available at www.nps. gov/CARE/getinvolved/artistin-residence.htm. Application materials must be received

by Sunday April 5, 2017. For more information, please call 435-425-4112.

—Capitol Reef National Park

Wayne County’s Health Maintenance Heroes LOA - Wayne Countians: Next time you venture to the county court house to take care of some “upstairs” business like registering a vehicle or checking tax records, you might do yourself a favor by venturing downstairs for a visit to the local branch of the Central Utah Public Health Department.

Chances are you’ll find something at the CUPHD office that will help you, even if you don’t know what that is, just yet.

There, Public Health Nurse TaLeah Moosman and Debbie Taylor, Community Health Technician, will guide you through the numerous programs and services they provide to the county, and the scope of it may surprise you.

“We do quite a lot out of this little basement office,” said TaLeah Moosman.

Most people probably know CUPHD best as the flu shot office, but their range of services in preventive health care and health management extend from pre-natal to senior care. These include prenatal counseling, 72 hour kits for newborns, breast feeding counseling, WIC and supplemental food program services, nutrition education, monitoring of infants and children for weight and hemoglobin, smoking cessation, hypertension and diabetes management, immunizations and TB screening, pneumonia and shingles shots, visiting home Health Heroes Cont'd on page 7

Canyon Creek Women's Crisis Shelter Hires New Staff and Expands Services CEDAR CITYCanyon Creek Women's Crisis Center has gone through a series of exciting changes expanding on a new vision brought to life over the last few months to address the rapid growth of the organization, as well as the need for expanding services in Iron, Beaver, and Garfield Counties. Among these changes are the announcements of newly hired Shelter Director, Linda Hahne, and Awareness and Prevention Director, Kait Sorensen.

Linda Hahne brings years of experience and dedication to Canyon Creek. Her most recent position was as a Judicial Assistant in the Fifth District Juvenile Court but has years of previous experience running a diaper Courtesy Canyon Creek Women's Crisis sheLter bank in Nevada Linda Hahne, new Shelter Director at and as an Educa- Canyon Creek Women's Crisis Shelter tion Coordinator, (top photo), and Kait Sorensen, will be managing a pro- leading expanded prevention and gram that assisted awareness programming. women in receiving their GED. Linda has a vada. She said, “I’m thrilled to Bachelor’s Degree in Human be the new Shelter Director for Services with a Minor in Man- Canyon Creek Women’s Criagement from the University sis Center. CCWCC has been of Phoenix and is also a para- a force for good in Cedar City legal which she has used to do Women's Shelter free legal work for victims of Cont'd on page 3 domestic violence in rural Ne-

Op-Ed Grand Staircase: Our Home…

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Wayne County's Central Utah Public Health Department Team: Mike Grimlie, Environmental Health Scientist and PIO from the Richfield office, with Wayne County office staff members Debbie Taylor, Community Health Technician, and TaLeah Moosman, RN, Public Health Nurse.

Sevier Valley Hospital is Accepting Applications for Kendall J. Willardson Memorial Scholarships

RICHFIELD - Sevier Valley Hospital is once again accepting applications as part of their annual Kendall J. Willardson Memorial Scholarship program. The program will provide two $1,000 awards to support high school students in Sevier, Piute, and Wayne communities as they further their education. Now in its fourth year, the scholarship program is held in honor of long-time SVH employee and friend, Kendall J. Willardson.

“This scholarship is our

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THURS. MARCH 2 - WED. MARCH 8

SUN IS ON THE WAY - Sunny or mostly sunny for the next week with just a few clouds hovering on Saturday and Sunday. Highs in the low 50s. The lows throughout the week will be in the low to mid 20s. Wind might get up to 18 mph on Saturday and Sunday.

way of remembering Kendall and all of the contributions he made – both to our hospital and to the community,” said Gary Beck, Sevier Valley Hospital administrator. “Our goal with this program is to give students who have interests and goals similar to Kendall’s, the opportunity to gain an education in healthcare and make an impact in the lives of others, the way that Kendall did.”

To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria: Currently a High School Senior (at a Sevier, Wayne, or Piute County high school) GPA of 3.0 or Higher

Pursuing a Career in Healthcare through Higher Education Actively Involved in Community Service Actively Involved in Sports (High School or Other) Applications may be obtained at sevierhospital.org or from high school counselors.

Completed applications, along with resume, and a 300-500 word essay must be scanned and emailed to brooke.heath@ imail.org by Friday, April 21, 2017. Questions about the scholarship program may be directed to Brooke Heath at brooke.heath@imail.org.

—Sevier Valley Hospital

Land really is the best art.

—Andy Warhol

by ConstanCe Lynn I’m feeling some confu- Ten years ago while living in sion as I listen to people on a small rural town in Central both sides of the debate around NY, outside oil and gas comGrand Staircase Escalante Na- panies came knocking on the tional Monument and ques- doors of the local farmers and tion the political forces that ranchers. Within a year, oilrigs are dividing us. As far as I can went up in fields and it soon tell, we the people have a lot became evident that the checks of common ground and that residents received didn’t comwe all love this place we call pensate for the destruction to home, whether we were born their land and polluted water. here or otherwise feel called to Last year my friend from there live here. visited and told me that her It’s time for us to be our family sold their land as those own leaders and take personal living around her became deresponsibility for our future. pressed and suicidal, addicted In my mind the questions to heroin and meth, after the aren’t about tourism vs. extrac- very quick boom and bust left tive industries and ranching, town. but about how do we come up The Boulder Skills Founwith economic solutions that dation, our local resiliency care for the land, care for the group, focuses on learning people, and provide a return and maintaining the skills it without destroying the place takes to live from the land; we love and our common hu- the cultural energy of which manity. is still embedded in the people Extractive industries and the place here. Currently such as the proposed coal, Grand Staircase carbon fiber and tar sands, Cont'd on page 7 are not long-term solutions.

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Building Boom in Escalante

To the Editor: Here in Escalante there is a building boom with new accommodations for the thousands of people who come to the area. RV parks, lodges, yurts, renovated pioneer homes are under construction or opening this year. Both new residents as well as descendants of pioneer families are making substantial investments in these new businesses. This is the free market’s response taking advantage of a growing resource —— visitors from across the country and around the world. The promotion of southern Utah from Zion to Canyonlands puts Escalante right in the middle of this sustainable resource.

The anti-public lands ideology is really anti-small business here in Escalante. Those of us who are investing in the future here in southern Utah are the real victims of this shortsighted attack on our resources. If the state gains control of public lands there is no doubt that they will be sold to out of state, multi-national financial corporations and industrial agriculture outfits. They will restrict access to the public. We will not have any control or input about the lands we all love. Once they’re privately owned the “keep out” signs will be posted. Hunting, fishing, hiking will be taken from you by people that you will never see here in town.

Respectfully I ask those who believe in diminishing the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument to think carefully about the arguments that are being made and if the consequences are really in our community’s best interest.

Bob Hartman, Escalante

Remote Wondrous Landscape

Dear Editor: The Earth is not making any more of these things. The Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument is one of those dwindling special places. GSENM is the third largest protected area in the lower 50 states.

Once this kind of land is destroyed, be it by reducing the size, selling it off, mining it, or otherwise minimize the vast magnitude of it, is to make extinct a part of this great country that can never be gotten back.

GSENM is 1.9 million acres of public lands that has been kept so pristine by the very fact of its rugged landscape and remote areas. The Monument is an outstanding biological resource, spanning five life-zones, also showcasing the Anasazi and Fremont cultures rock panels, occupation sites and granaries dating back to AD 950-1100. Fossil excavations have yielded more information about the ecosystem change at the end of the dinosaur era than any other place in the world! This is an area of the United States of America that needs to be protected, treasured and held sacred.

As a taxpayer of Garfield County and landowner on the outskirts of the town of Escalante, I for one have always and will always support the “Staircase”. PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW THE SIZE OF THE GSENM TO BE REDUCED. I Stand With The Staircase.

Melyssa Holbrook, Escalante

Think Beyond the Norm

Letter to the Editor: According to most dictionaries a summary of the term liberal is: broad-minded, open to ideas, not restricted by traditional methods and beliefs: progressive, embracing progressive ideas, autonomy of the individual, belief in self regulating free markets, commitment to civil liberties for all.

According to most dictionaries the definition of conservative, in essence, is one who believes in maintaining existing institutions and beliefs, maintaining the status quo, adherence to traditional methods, and beliefs; cautious approach to change or progress.

For many years there has been an ongoing conflict between state and local governments against the conservationists and environmentalists. Basically it has become a struggle between conservative vs liberal view points. The latter group has been blamed for the closing of timber mills, decreased grazing, falling school enrollment, erosion of the tax base, falling beef prices and most any other ill the rural counties suffer.

Maybe it is time that our local leaders, supported by our local citizenry, starts putting the blame where it belongs so solutions can be developed. The blame is simple - the times have changed and with it the technologies, market demands, needs, desires, societal dynamics have all changed as well. What has not changed are the attitudes, understanding, and stubborn clinging to the “good ol” days” myth.

I am most definitely a “liberal”. I believe that as an individual, a society and a species we must progress. We can only do so by embracing new ideas and methods. Even I do not like the speed at which the world is changing. But rapid change is a product of our technological progress. Whether we like it or not we must acknowledge this fact, embrace it and learn to live within it. Progress always wins out in the end.

If rural counties are to regain their economic and social vibrancy they are going to have to move beyond traditional methods and beliefs and embrace new ideas. Otherwise, our communities will stagnant and atrophy and die.

With the automation and digitization revolution we must realize that the timber and mining industries will not employ very many people. The upper management and owners of the companies that engage in these industries will not live in our communities.

The excessive profits they reap from these industries will go elsewhere - like to their winter “cabin” in Aspen or summer home at Lake Champlain in New York.

The cattle industry never has employed large numbers of workers despite the fact that it requires many acres of land to raise cattle or sheep in this environment. But there you have it - mining, cattle, timber - the three sacred cows. And we think the Hindus are silly because they will not kill their scared cows to feed the starving.

It is time to think beyond the norm.

There are large, open sections of land along the Sevier river that could support environmentally compatible manufacturing facilities for, say, Subaru, Elon Musk’s various endeavors, Shell solar panels. What about a solar farm? Wind farm? What about finding a developer to build a semi-subterranean, self-supporting, high tech, eco-friendly model community utilizing solar, wind, grey water recycling, passive solar, geothermal, and terrain blending.?

Why don’t our leaders of business, government and church create some facilities for the youth of the area to enjoy? When the young people are exposed to the outside world from which we cannot possibly shield them why would they want to stay in Panguitch, Hatch, Torrey? There is next to nothing for them to do! Hunting, fishing and riding atvs are not for everyone. Where does a 19 year old man take his date on Saturday night?

If you want your children to stay in the area you better give them more reason than church, family, hunting and subsistence wages. This may be a bitter pill to swallow. You can ignore or deny facts but that will not change the facts.

A final thought. If you think the transfer of federal lands to the state is the answer you are disastrously mistaken. The very lifestyle that we all love - the nearly unrestricted camping in the forests and deserts, your favorite fishing hole or family hunting grounds, the 4 wheeling will be seriously restricted, regulated, “privatized”. Out of state business owners will profit greatly while gobbling up enormous tracts of land for short term gain while the best aspects of this area are ruined for future generations. Of course, Bishop, Okerlund, Noel, Orrin Hatch, Mike Lee and company will all get theirs. Once the land is gone, it is gone for good. Try to camp or hunt in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, etc. Don’t take my word for it!

CorreCtion: Tom Stechschulte, Hatch

The Insider posted the wrong date for the deadline for the Wayne County Travel Council applications for Special Events funding. The correct deadline for applications is Monday March 10, 2017.

Please call Nycole at 435-425-3930 or email at info@capitolreef.travel.

March 2, 2017

Op-Ed The Great Train Wreck and How to Head It Off

by keith Watts The bridge has been now hailed Trump as a great washed out, yet the momentum leader, rather than the immorof the train seems unstoppable. al pariah who disgusted both Hopefully, the community will of them of last October. The realize that a disaster is immi- Great Land Grab Utahns Have nent. The only way to stop a Long Feared is Upon Us! IF devastating wreck is to work WE DON’T STAND BY OUR together, with each member of LAND NOW, IT COULD our community lending a hand. EASILY BE LOST!!

The time is now and there isn’t But what if few small much time!! communities in Garfield I feel that our communi- County could at this moment ties in Garfield County are at in time stop the train wreck? the head of a locomotive fast Coming together with the reapproaching an abyss and if alization that it is in our best we don’t stop it now, then the interest to stop tribal squabentire way of life that makes us bling and make a stand united, Westerners unique, our access we might be able put on the to America’s Public Lands, brakes. Ranchers might say could be lost. This seemingly they prefer the Monument beout-of-control engine has been cause grazing and their way driven by long-standing grudg- of life is grandfathered in; es: a church-state thwarted by without the proclamation their an oppressive federal govern- leases might be taken over by ment, robber barons (wealthy, mines or other development. politically connected indus- Realizing that our commutrialists) being forced to stand nities are finally starting to down as Teddy Roosevelt set flourish, townspeople could aside vast landscapes for the build upon our new tourism American people, and little economy that is the “goose communities on the edge of that lays the golden eggs”; civilization having decisions their kids can now find work, made beyond their control that develop useful skills, and live seemed to them to eliminate here if they so desire. New opportunities to realize their people, who perhaps moved here from other paradises lost, dreams for their families.

At this moment, modern- already know that our future day robber barons stand ready, lies in keeping the Monument locked and loaded with a sym- undivided. Working together, pathetic government from we might realize that we all our county seat, through the have the same goals after all. statehouse, to our Congress Don’t we all want to be good and Senate, and ultimately to stewards of this special place a President who stands poised that John Wesley Powell called with a pen to strike death to our Escalante and the Grand StairAmerican Public Lands. They case, then pass it on to our kids have pitted us against each an- could work and live?

If our Garfield County other, so that amid the confusion and discord, the powers Commissioners vote for the that be will finally have their Resolution to downsize the day and take away our lands Monument, then it is like giving a blank check to Washingand thus our liberty.

Just like witnessing the ton DC politicians to make the unstoppable momentum of next round of decrees without a train about to go over the our consultation or consent. precipice, one can see the line Considering the overall goals of bills: first deny a new na- of our Utah delegation and the tional monument (Bears Ears), powers that be, I doubt that second carve up an established we would see many benefits national monument (Grand here in Garfield County, so Staircase-Escalante), third, we should pull the emergency give federal lands “back” to brake on this out-of-control the states that never owned train.

Wouldn’t it be something them, and forth sell any decent lands to the highest bidder and if our little Garfield County leave the rest of us with the with only 5000+ souls could move beyond our differencbusted up remains.

Perhaps you have no- es, learn to appreciate each ticed how the Resolutions and other, and forge a new future rule-changes have been forced that makes us all proud to be through the political system friends and neighbors? And over the last month or so. With what if that benevolent attitude no time to develop a rational spread to other places. If we plan or gauge public senti- can stop the powerful engine ment, we are being driven like of change that threatens to give lemmings over a cliff. With our lands over to modern-day the chaos in our government, robber barons here in our own how could anything so im- back yard, then maybe that portant happen so quickly? I Ethic will spread across Utah suspect that this has all been and all of America. Proving orchestrated. In KSL News that America’s Public Lands interviews (aired Feb. 21- are for All Americans, We can 23, 2017), Senator Hatch and Stand as One Nation, Under Congressman Chaffetz both God, Indivisible, with Liberty said that President Trump has and Justice for All. stated that he is ready to sign Keith Watts is an owner/ their Land-Grab bills. They guide of Earth-Tours, Boulder

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Region’s Largest Job Fair Set for March 9 in Richfield

RICHFIELD - The Richfield Community Job Expo, sponsored by Snow College and the Department of Workforce Services, will be held March 9, 2017, 1-5 p.m. at the Sorensen Administration Building Conference Center—800 W 200 S Richfield, Utah—on the Snow College Richfield campus.

Although Sevier County employment has grown 1.6% since December 2015, there are still many who are actively seeking employment opportunities. Snow College

Career Services Manager Lisa Laird said, “This job fair is a great opportunity to connect employers and job seekers together. We have seen a great deal of success in the past as we have held this event.”

Last year's job expo drew a crowd of 400 job seekers and featured 30 employers. Some of this year’s employers will include Bowery Haven Resort, Ensign Staffing, Fish Lake Resorts, Hale Sand & Gravel, and Snow College.

“These organizations are looking to hire,” said Work-

force Development Specialist Forest Turner, Department of Workforce Services. “We couldn’t ask for a more ideal situation for the job seekers in our community.”

Employers can participate in the expo for only $15.

The event is free for all job seekers.

For more information contact Lisa Laird at 435.893.2221 or Forest Turner at 435-893-0019 or visit snow. edu/careerbadger — Department of Workforce Services

Utah Sees Backlash on Public-Lands Policies

SALT LAKE CITY - At least three western states are vying to host a conference of outdoor retailers that's leaving Utah over its position on public lands. The Outdoor Industry Association, which has held its giant trade shows in Salt Lake City for two decades, says it will seek a new home for its Outdoor Retailer shows in 2018. It's a direct response to Utah Governor Gary Herbert's opposition to the newly created Bears Ears National Monument.

Ron Hunter is the environmental activism manager with the retailer Patagonia, a member company of the Outdoor Industry Association that runs the conference. He says his company is pulling out of the next two OIA shows, still under contract to take place in Salt Lake later this year.

"We believe that public lands should stay in public hands," he said. "And perhaps,

we don't know, but the state delegation and the governor want to privatize some of that land, sell it off to oil and gas developers, let's say. And we think there's a higher value to these public lands than that."

Hunter says Patagonia also objects to a proposal to shrink the boundaries of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southern Utah. Claiming misuse of the Antiquities Act, last week Herbert called for federal legislation to reduce a Clintonera move to protect the area's unique geological features and dinosaur fossils.

Utah Congressman Rob Bishop has led the charge to get Congress to transfer federal public land into state hands. And President Trump's nominee for Interior Secretary, Ryan Zinke, has said if he is confirmed, one of his first trips will be to Bears Ears - which is sacred to local

tribes, but also coveted by oil and gas interests.

"We don't have a thriving business unless we have access to public lands, and we're afraid that in Utah, they're taking away people's ability to enjoy the outdoors," he added.

"And we don't want to be in a state that does that, we want to be in a state that protects and celebrates their public lands."

Colorado, Montana and New Mexico have announced plans to try to win the hosting rights for the Outdoor Retailer trade show that brings some $45 million in direct spending each year. Outdoor recreation in Utah generates $12 billion in consumer spending annually, employs more than 122,000 Utahns, and brings in more than $850 million in state and local tax revenue.

—Suzanne Porter, Utah News Connection

Women's Shelter

community partners, as well as events and campaigns to provide information.

The expanded prevention and awareness programming will be led by Kait Sorensen.

Kait previously served as the Shelter Case Manager for CCWCC starting in 2015, working directly with survivors in shelter. She graduated from Southern Utah University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and her Master’s Degree in Public Administration. In regards to the new transition she said, “I’m very excited to be able to help build more of a community awareness and response to domestic violence and sexual assault. I have loved working with those that have come through the shelter and I’m ready to help Canyon Creek Women’s Crisis Center continue moving forward to help get in front of this issue and be proactive in our approach to end violence in our community.”

Dr. Brant Wadsworth is the Executive Director leading the charge to establish Canyon Creek Women’s Crisis Center

as a model for other service providers with the evolution of programming and organizational structure. He said, "We are thrilled to have Linda and Kait in these new positions. Their abilities, attributes, and experience will be an important asset to our work of continually improving and expanding our services and impact as an organization, particularly in the areas of prevention and shelter services."

To celebrate these exciting and new changes throughout the organization, Canyon Creek Women's Crisis Center is hosting an Open House on March 30th, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at their offices at 95 N. Main Street. Open to all who want to celebrate and see the steps CCWCC has taken to expand services for the community and get a first look at what is in store for the future.

For more information please contact Canyon Creek Women’s Crisis Center at 435-867-9411 —Canyon Creek Women's Crisis Shelter

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for many years, and the current changes will help expand and enforce our goal of ‘Overcoming the impact of domestic violence and sexual assault one life at a time.’” The Center is prepared to capitalize on Linda’s vast experience to assist in bringing new programming and more opportunities for those in shelter and continuing to build on the 20 previous years of excellence and trauma-informed care that is at the heart of the organization’s legacy and the forefront of the vision for the future.

Service providers for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault have been trying to catch up with the overwhelming demand of services and help survivors as they walk through the door.

New and forward thinking movement in the field has placed a large focus on awareness and prevention, building programs to educate and collaborate with communities to prevent domestic and sexual assault. Canyon Creek Women's Crisis Center has established a full time position, dedicated to proactively serving the community to stop violence before it happens and spreading awareness of the issues this community faces in regards to domestic violence and sexual assault. The prevention program involves educational presentations in schools, collaboration with

Wayne County Library Hours Mon-Thurs 1-6:30 pm 79 N. 100 W. Bicknell 435-425-3170 Panguitch Public Library Reading Time Monday @ 4 pm Story Time (All Ages) 3rd Monday @ 4 pm Hours M/W/F 1 - 6 pm T/Th 1 - 7 pm

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 or print one from the Wayne County website www.waynecountyutah.org. Late applications will not be considered for funding.

Deadline for applications: Monday March 10, 2017

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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March 2, 2017

Schools & Sports PHS Sports Sidelines

Hey, Did You Hear?

Congratulations to the Bryce Valley Girls on their basketball win and being crowned the 1A State Champs. These events will be remembered for life as will other events from our student’s education years. I thought for a moment about some of the events and accomplishments that have occurred this year in our schools and several come to mind. When I was reviewing some of our accomplishments, I was reminded of the excellent scores attained by Mr. Clint Barney’s math classes at PMS for the past SAGE testing window. Mr. Barney had the highest math scores in the state for the middle school category. Congratulations to Mr. Barney and his students. BVHS Math and PMS Language Arts scores as a whole were excellent and competed well with others in the state. Antimony, Boulder, Escalante, and Panguitch Elementary students exceeded the state and district average on all subjects. BVES received a final “B” grade for 2015 and 2016. Science scores at Escalante High have exceeded the state and district average for the past three years. * Ms. Shawn Caine of PHS has been serving as the UACTE President for the Information Technology section in Utah. Her students have been very active in providing internet video broadcasting services for various activities at the high school as well as a public service to the community. * The PHS boys captured the 1A Cross Country Title. Congratulations to the team and Coach Yardley. * Great progress has occurred in our IT Department with Jason Eyre. All students in grades 4-12 have a Chromebook for their use daily. The program for the most part has worked flawlessly. Jason continues to work for student access to usable internet Wi-Fi throughout the district at private locations. * The district is in the process or reorganizing our K-3 Reading program to align with state mandates. This should provide additional resources to our students and also help them as they increase their literacy potential from grade to grade.

As we continue into the second semester of school and as the daylight hours increase, spring is coming and the end of school will be upon us. I encourage all parents to actively work with your students to understand why we take end-of-year tests and what this valuable information can do to help fix some of the problems in education. Our schools are great in Garfield County and our students are even better. Success is in the air; let’s all work together to make our year end finish well.

—Tracy Davis, Superintendent, Garfield County School District

by maCk oetting

Panguitch Bobcats Take the Region 20 Title for 2017

They played against some tough competition and they met the challenge with wins over Milford, Parowan and Valley On Thursday night the Cats took on the Milford Tigers, here and it wasn’t much competition, as the Cats easily defeated the Tigers, 77 to 35. The Cats led at half time in this game 46 to 10. Trey Barney led all scorers with 17 points with limited time.

All 10 of the players made the score box.

Friday night, the Cats sought revenge from their only loss of the season against the Parowan Ram’s.

Bryce Valley High School News

Bryce Valley’s Lady Mustangs made history at state this year! They are the first girl’s basketball to win state at BVHS. They worked hard for their success, and the community couldn't be more proud! There were several parades and assemblies to celebrate.

Our Boy’s Basketball Team played in region last week. They won their first game against Wayne, but then lost the next two against Valley and Parowan. They played well and came out of the tournament with fourth place. State is Tuesday February 28th-Saturday March 4th at the SVC center in Richfield. Come out and support our team!

—Morgan Syrett

Wayne High School and Wayne Middle School National Honor Society Service Project "Letters to Soldiers"

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."

—Ghandi On Friday, February 17, WMS and WHS National Honor Society members worked with students at the middle school to begin a month long service project, "Letter to Soldiers." All middle school students in attendance wrote a letter to a member of the military. The letters will hopefully bring a piece of home (the U.S.A.) to the soldiers currently stationed overseas. Mrs. Stringham, NHS advisor; Rebecca Oyler, NHS President; Vanessa Barlow, NHS Vice President; and Kate Rees, NHS Secretary, along with high school NHS members, and middle school Junior NHS members worked with groups of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students to create and prepare interesting and fun letters for our troops.

Throughout the rest of February and until March 22, the middle school JHNS members will be collecting supplies to send to the soldiers with the letters that were collected.

The National Honor Society places high value on the service of youth. Each NHS and JNHS member is required to complete a certain number of hours of service throughout the year. Mrs. Stringham and the high school NHS officers are hoping that by involving the entire middle school in the "Letters to Soldiers" project, they have begun to create a feeling of gratitude and willingness to serve others.

We never realize what

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Wayne Middle and High School students write letters to active military as part of a National Honor Society service project, "Letters to Soldiers". we do for others until some- help them feel like they are a (435) 425-3411, or nikki. stringham@waynesd.org. She one does something for us. little closer to home.

If you'd like to donate has lists of items that can be Because our military is filled with volunteers, we want to for the "Letters to Soldiers" sent.

—Nichol Stringham, volunteer something for them project, please contact Mrs. Wayne High School to show our appreciation and Stringham at the high school,

The Cats were led by Jace Eyre with 20 and Trey Barney with 13 to a 51 to 26 victory. The Cats really got back at the Rams, who had just beaten Piute and were a little cocky; the game wasn’t even close with the Cats leading 26 to 12 at the half. The Cats were tough at both ends of the court, shutting down the Rams powerful scoring machine and dominated on the offense.

The final game was against the Valley Buffalos and it was probably the best game of the tournament.

The Cats really turned it on, against a team that fought them to a double overtime game, two weeks earlier. The mighty duo of Trey and Jace both had a hot night with 21 points, Acey Orton also had a big night with 14 and 2- 3

pointers. The Cats beat the Buffalos to claim the Region 20 tournament 65 to 50. I have no doubt that these two teams will meet up again at state. Ty Henrie made the All Region, All Academic team and Trey Barney and Jace Eyre made the All Region Team.

The Cats had an early game yesterday, but tonight’s game will be at 8:00 pm, but check the schedule.

Coach Glen Partridge has been voted into the Utah Coaches Hall of Fame. Glen has been coaching since 1970 and has coached both basketball and football during his career. As Coach Barney’s assistance, Glen brings a lot of knowledge and fun to the team. Congratulation Coach this award is well deserved.

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March 2, 2017

Wills, Trusts, and More Can Someone Fight a Will or Trust?

by Jeffery J. mCkenna

As an estate planning attorney with over twenty years of experience, I have been on both sides of an estate fight. Sometimes I’ve represented clients upset about the terms of the will or trust. Other times, I have been involved in defending the terms.

I can state without hesitation, when planning you want to use an estate planning attorney that is experienced and sensitive to what methods of planning can avoid fighting. Having said this, there are times when genuine questions exist and further inquiry should be made regarding the validity of the terms of the estate plan.

The following are some reasons that a will or trust can be contested.

• The will or trust was not properly executed A will or trust can be contested on the grounds that it was not properly drafted, signed, or witnessed in accordance with statutory legal requirements. Generally, a will has more formalities to follow than a trust.

• The testator or trustor was not mentally competent - Competency to make a will means that the testator understood the nature and extent of his assets and knew the parties to whom the assets would be distributed. A will may be declared void if it can be proved that the testator was senile, de-

lusional or of unsound mind when the will was created.

The standards for executing a trust are generally the same.

Incompetence may be proven by medical records, irrational conduct of the testator and the testimony of those who observed him/her at the time the will or trust was executed.

• The will or trust was the product of fraud or undue influence - Undue influence occurs when the testator or trustor is compelled or coerced to execute the will or trust as a result of improper pressure exerted upon him/ her. Fraud occurs when a false statement is knowingly made causing the testator or trustor to sign a will or trust in a different manner than he/ she would have if the statement had not been made.

• A second, more recent, will or trust is discovered - If proven valid, the newer will or trust would replace the older document.

• Miscellaneous reasons - There are other circumstances under which a will or trust can be contested.

These include suspicions of forgery, the existence of preexisting contracts relating to asset distribution that may nullify the distribution in the will or trust, suspicious circumstances that could cause the distribution set forth in the will or trust to be looked upon as lacking credibility, or the failure by a personal representative or trustee to

properly carry out the instructions provided in the will or trust agreement.

It is important to note that there are time constraints and procedural deadlines after which you may not be able to contest a will or trust.

Although good planning is the best remedy to avoid a fight, sometimes this has not occurred and legal assistance is needed to pursue a claim for problematic estate planning. Hopefully, this article can provide guidance and help for those contemplating their own estate plan or the planning of another.

Now with a Panguitch Office at 46 North Main Street to Serve Clients in and around Garfield County Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 20 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada.

He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW.BARNEY-MCKENNA. COM, he would enjoy hearing from you.

t H e Good Grief

I recently saw a distraught teenager looking upset beside his car.

"Do you need some help?"

I asked.

He replied, "I knew I should have replaced the battery to this remote door unlocker. Now I can't get into my car. Do you think they (pointing to a distant convenient store) would have a battery to fit this?"

"Hmmm, they might. Do you have an alarm too?" I asked.

"No, just this remote thingy," he answered, handing it and the car keys to me.

As I took the key and manually unlocked the door, I replied, "Why don't you drive over there and check about the batteries. It's a long walk."

Service

During a visit to a military medical clinic, I was sent to the lab to have blood drawn. The technician there was friendly and mentioned that his mood improved every day because he was due to leave the service in two months. As he applied the tourniquet on my arm, he told me that taking the blood wouldn't hurt much. Then, noticing my Air Force T-shirt, he asked me what I did.

When I replied that I was a recruiter, the technician smiled slyly and said, "This might hurt a little more than I thought."

Today's Thought

It's the job you never start that takes longest to finish.

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

sudoku Answers for this week

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Planning A man was always paranoid that he had left the coffee pot on. Every time they tried to take off to go somewhere, he was convinced he'd left the coffee pot on, and they always had to turn around so they could go back and make sure it was off.

Except on this trip. When the he started saying he might have left the coffee pot on, his wife just smiled and said, "Don't worry, you didn't."

He kept getting more frantic and saying he really might have left it on, but she just kept smiling and saying, "Don't worry, you didn't."

"How can you be so sure?!?"

She smiled again, reached into the back seat, and brought out the coffee pot.

Yum

While on vacation, my wife and I stopped for lunch at a diner.

We sat at the counter, right next to the grill. The cook was a young man who was very busy flipping pancakes.

Every so often, he would stop and hit the grill with the handle of the spatula. Finally I asked him facetiously, "Does that improve the taste of the pancakes?"

"No," he replied, "That keeps the handle from falling off."

Dr. It Hurts!

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 she 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."

Oh Goodie!

I am a big guy, and when I dine in restaurants, I often find the chairs too small and uncomfortable. The last time I ate out I filled in a comment card, saying that while the food and service were wonderful, the chairs did not accommodate anyone over a certain size.

Several weeks later I received a note of apology -- and a coupon for a free dessert.

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 Frankie Hall PANGUITCH - Frankie Wayne Hall, Jr. 34, passed away Wednesday, January 25th at Cedar City Hospital. He was born in Long Beach, CA. on March 9th, 1982 to Regina Barney and Frankie Wayne Hall, Sr. Frank lived in Panguitch until the age of 2, then his family moved to Fredonia, AZ where Frank went to school and grew up.

When Frank was about 16 when his family moved back to Panguitch then after he received his driver's license he and his mom, Regina then moved to Laverkin, UT to work and be closer to Randy, Frank's only sister whom he loved very much.

Frank was working for Zitting Construction and Steel Structure at this time. Then he eventually made it back to Panguitch where he spent the rest of his adult life.

Frank was an avid fisherman and hunter—that is just simply what he loved to do!! He also enjoyed being in the mountains doing other things like scarfing, and going on picnics. Frank also liked having and taking care of all of his different animals especially his pig, Pork, whom he fed butterscotch discs and chico sticks to. He also enjoyed gardening, four wheeler rides, and loud music, but most of all Frank enjoyed teasing people, and making people smile.

His mom, Regina and sister, Randy meant the world to Frank and he always made sure they were happy. Frank was the most kind hearted and giving person to all he knew. Frank will be greatly missed by many.

Frank is survived by his mother Regina Barney; grandmother, LaRaine Sorenson Ford; brothers: Patrick Wayne Hall, and Ricky Hall; 1 niece and 3 nephews.

Frank is preceded in death by his father; sister, Randy Marie Hall; grandparent: Olivia Lee Madden, Van E Barney, and Frankie Wayne Hall; uncle, Randy Willard Barney; aunt Loretta Barney Bell; cousin Jacob Barney.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 in the Panguitch 2nd LDS Ward Chapel, 200 North 400 East in Panguitch. Friends and family were invited to gather at the church for a viewing from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to the services. Burial is in the Panguitch Cemetery. Funeral directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guest book www.maglebymortuary.com

March 2, 2017

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Looks like another 2” snow week, that should bring our total of the white stuff, to two feet and hopefully it is just starting, but who knows?

Pat and I had a great weekend, we started with the boys' basketball game in Cedar and then down to St. George to spend the night and visit the Parade of Homes on Saturday. This is a really big deal in St. George and most of the motels were full, or charging an arm and a leg to stay there.

We could only take in about 10 homes during our stay, but we got to see a lot of St. George that we didn’t know existed.

We took Green Springs road out west and there is a whole new city out there, with many multimillion dollar homes and views.

It seems that the builders have gone away from the tract homes and most of the homes are custom made on your lot. The first home we went to was in this area and was in the 2 million dollar bracket and it was a museum.

It was a beautiful home that belonged to a big game hunter; there were trophies for many of his kills. However the highlight was two huge rooms that had 157 mounted animals, a 12’ polar bear, elephant and every animal and fish that you can imagine and each had its own space. This alone was worth the price of admission, which is $15.00.

Then we went out east of town, where there were 100s of home sights, over a six mile road that was just waiting to be built on. These were better priced homes but just as nice, they just lacked the view. All of the homes had great rooms in them, which

is a kitchen, front room, family room and a dining room all combined. I prefer these rooms separately, but then I like flip top phones too. This event is so popular that we had to park as much as a half mile away, the homes are beautiful, but it is not Panguitch. We finished the day watching our basketball team beat Valley and got home in time to watch BYU beat undefeated Gonzaga. It was a great time, in such a short period.

March is a great month in history. At 4 am on March 30, 1867, Secretary of State William Seward signed a treaty buying Russian America or Alaska, for 2 cents an acre or $7.2 million in gold bricks. At the time it was considered a step forward towards increasing trade routes in Asia and full American possession of the Pacific Coast. It was many years lat-

er did it become to be known as “Steward’s Folley”, a vast and worthless snowscape.

A trapper named George Carmack spotted a nugget glinting in the waters of Rabbit Creek in the summer of 1896 and that brought a hundred thousand prospectors surging north for the Klondike gold rush. Alaska population doubled in the last part of the 19th century, only 8 per cent were women and only 4 per cent found gold. The sense of living in the midst of something as overpowering gives Alaskans a particular kind of pride.

In my opinion, we in our area ought to have that same pride, for we live in some of God’s finest works in the Grand Staircase National Monument Escalante and the Bears Ears Monument. We shouldn’t let the politicians that we employ to do well for our area, sell our land

out from under us, let’s keep public land, public.

You can still join the computer class at Panguitch high school; it is on Monday night and starts at 4pm.

We have picked up two more hours of daylight since December 21st and the sun sets at 6 instead of 5. We are headed into March, that comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. On March 12th we start back on day light savings, that won’t add any more daylight, but the extra hour will be in the evening. It is never too early to adjust to the time change. I have found that if you set your clock a head on Friday, then you will go to sleep an hour earlier and it is much easier to get up on Sunday morning. March 20th is the first day of spring and we can kiss mean old winter good bye.

Mack O

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BrYce ValleY area news

by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com We want to let the family of Bonnie Willis know that we have them in our thoughts and prayers at this time. She passed away last week and it was then that I learned the name I had always called her by was not Bonnie but . . .LESLIE VON LeFEVRE WILLIS, 86 OF CANNONVILLE — passed away February 22, 2017 — she is the mother of Cornell Willis, Toquerville; Health Heroes Cont'd from page 1

bound and elderly citizens, providing vital records such as birth and death certificates, STD testing and family planning services. And the list does not stop there.

“If you bring your child’s car seat in we’ll show you how to install a car seat correctly,” said Moosman. They also can provide bicycle helmets and fitting services for kids.

In short, CUPHD is where a wide variety of state and federal programs get delivered to the people they are intended to serve. It’s where the rubber meets the road.

Mike Grimlie, an Environmental Health Scientist as well as Public Information Officer in the Richfield office, explained that each of CUPHD’s eight offices in the six county region are intended to connect citizens with all of the services that they have to offer.

“Our goal is that all of the services that are available in any one of our offices are available in all of our offices.

The Wayne County office has two people, but the resources of the other fifty,” said Grimlie.

Grimlie’s own job includes serving as the local health inspector in Sevier, Wayne and Piute counties,

Quinn Willis and Steve Willis, both of Cannonville; KayMar Willis, Antimony — the sister of LaMar LeFevre , Las Vegas; Reed LeFevre, Tropic; Dale LeFevre, Cedar City; Velma Ransom, Logan — FUNERAL SERVICES will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 12:00 Noon in the Cannonville LDS Ward Chapel. Bonnie was such a great lady and fun to be around. She always

had positive things to say and had a beautiful smile for you.

She will be greatly missed by many and always remembered as a special lady.

The Kindergarten through Third Graders will be celebrating the birthday of Dr. Suess. The author of many books for kids and adults.

There will be activities and books to read. The students look forward to this each year

and enjoy all the learning experiences that take place at Bryce Valley Elementary and other schools throughout the State.

Wishing our Bryce Valley Mustangs good luck in the State Tournament starting on the 28th in SVC in Richfield.

News is slow and so short column again. Please call or email your news for the paper.

Thanks Vicki

where he is part of a team that inspects 150 restaurants and food service kitchens twice a year. They also inspect wastewater systems, swimming pools, tattoo parlors, and home day care facilities. CUPHD is also integral to each county’s emergency planning and training programs.

Emergency preparedness is also a large part of their work. “An Ebola grant helped us get really great training on emergency preparedness-we will go to Alabama for a workshop on how to handle a serious outbreak situation. To keep not just our responders healthy but the public,” said Moosman. She noted that the popular drive through flu shot clinic is not only to provide flu shot services, but serves as training for emergency personnel on how to respond to outbreak situations. “The primary focus for us is the training that we do with our partners--county hospital and other medical personnel. We do the shoot but the training is what we are really after,” said Moosman.

Right now, CUPHD is highlighting a new program called Parents as Teachers, a home-visiting service designed to provide parents with child development knowledge and parenting support. “It’s not intense, it’s really fun. The sit down time with the parents,

it’s a lot of hands on. We work on activities that are meant to stimulate their children’s speech. There is a questionnaire and we go through that and look at their progress,” said Moosman.

Wayne County’s CUPHD office has been housed at the court house for over 30 years, and Moosman has served as their Public Health Nurse since 2014.

“I used to come here for shots as a little kid,” said Moosman. “I grew up in Wayne County and went to Salt Lake and Toole for 20 years and then came back. We

love it here. I know the people that come in, and that’s really nice, to help your neighbors,” she said.

“But,” she added, “I think we could be a lot busier place. I don’t know if people know how much we can do for them. Yes, we’re a small office in the basement of the court house and I don’t think a lot of people even know we are down here. We have a lot of fingers in a lot of places and if we can’t get it done here we sure know where to go,” said Moosman.

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we are pursuing Land-based Economic Solutions such as, a Fibershed movement dedicated to making clothing from local materials. One woman in this group spins yarn from her lama wool and turns it into hats that sell for over $60. In another project, we support holistic range management and the direct marketing of local grass fed beef that sells for $7 per pound. We are also attracting young people who are interested in farming and tending the land, and as well, many here are acting on new trends in value added agricultural products.

A farmer for 30 years,

in 2015 I went to the Quivira Coalition conference in Albuquerque, NM. Quivira started decades ago to form a bridge between ranchers, conservationists, public land managers, and others around practices that improve land health. Amongst the hundreds at this conference, presenters spoke to the mutual advantages received through working together. Perhaps we could reach out to such a group now to help us reconcile perceived differences and create a hopeful vision for the future…. which in my eyes includes leaving Grand Staircase in monument status for the everlasting benefit of all Beings.

Constance Lynn is a resident of Boulder.

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O bituaries Bonnie Willis CANNONVILLE - Leslie Von "Bonnie" LeFevre Willis, 86, passed away February 22, 2017 in St. George. Bonnie was born October 23, 1930 in Tropic to Leslie and Flora Johnson LeFevre. She married ElRoy Patterson Willis May 21, 1948 in the St. George Temple. He preceded her in death December 8, 1986.

Bonnie and Roy built a home in Tropic, lived for a time in Henderson, NV, moved to Bryce Canyon for Roy’s work, and built a home in Cannonville. She enjoyed working with Roy on their homes, at the field, in the garden, camping, and fishing.

Trips to Barker were always memorable.

Roy and Bonnie loved to dance. She made Roy’s shirts and her skirts and dresses to match each other for their square dances. She was a beautiful quilter and seamstress. She loved to crochet. She designed and crocheted Barbie doll clothes for the grandchildren. She was an excellent cook and baker. Her homemade noodles, pizza, filled cookies and fruitcakes are some of the favorites. Her pantry was full of all kinds of bottled fruits, meats and vegetables. Her cookie jar was close to the door so a visitor could get cookies on the way in and out. She was a member of the Bryce Lions Club and donated many hours of service by herself and with Roy. She enjoyed putting together a history of the Bryce Lions Club and helping with the Easter egg hunt.

Bonnie was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Many hours were spent at her kitchen table working on lessons or sharing times. She enjoyed serving a mission in Tallahassee, Florida and doing temple work. She loved going to the temple with family and friends.

Bonnie is survived by her sons: Cornell (Kathryn) Willis, Quinn (Georgia) Willis, Steve (Louise) Willis, KayMar (Mary) Willis; 23 grandchildren, 68 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren; brothers and sister: LaMar (Ethel) LeFevre, Dale (Olene) LeFevre, Reed (Mary) LeFevre, Velma (Kyle) Ransom; sisters-in-law: Helen Willis and Lyllian LeFevre.

She is also preceded in death by her parents; an infant son; brothers; Ellis (Janet) LeFevre, John (Genevieve) LeFevre, Russell LeFevre.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 12:00 Noon at the Cannonville LDS Ward Chapel where friends may call from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Henrieville Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

M issiOns

Sister Bailey Maclyn Mathews & Elder Hunter Wayne Mathews

CANNONVILLE - Sister Bailey Maclyn Mathews and Elder Hunter Wayne Mathews have chosen to serve missions for the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints. Bailey will serve in the Nashville Tennessee Mission for a period of eighteen months she entered the Mission Training Center Feb. 22, 2017.

Hunter will serve in the Washington Seattle Mission he will enter the Mission Training Center March 22-2017 Hunters farewell is March 19 in the Cannonville Ward 10:00 am.

They are the children of Darron and Stacie Mathews.

LegaL Notices 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 acft. 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

PUBLIC NOTICE HENRIEVILLE GARFIELD COUNTY “Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 129-foot Self-Support Communications Tower at the approx. vicinity of 560 South East Field Loop Road, Henrieville, Garfield County, UT 84736. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Dena, d.whitaker@trileaf.com, 2121 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite 203, Chandler, AZ 85224, 480-8500575.

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

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 Legal Notices Cont'd on page 8

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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

FOR SALE

2005 Dyna Low Rider - 2001 Heritage Soft Tail Classic, We are at an age that we can no longer ride safely. Would like to sell both motorcycles, price is negotiable. Either motorcycle or both if price is right. Both motorcycles have been in storage for over a year. It is time that both motorcycles be sold . There is a lot of equipment for each machine that could go with them if the price is right. Can be seen at 55 south 200 east Escalante or phone (435) 826-4628 3/2

HOUSES FOR RENT Beautiful Large 3 &4 bedroom homes available in Tropic Utah.

2 baths/ carport /Central Air. Pets welcome ( restrictions) must income qualify. Rents starting at $ 500. Equal Housing. Please give us a call 801-322-2505 or 435-865-1455 5/25

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

HELP WANTED 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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LegaL Notices 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

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PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday March 13th, 2017, at 1:50 p.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: MINOR LOT SUBDIVISION PROPERTY BOUNDARY: COMMENCING AT THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 5 WEST, SALT LAKE BASE AND MERIDIAN, UTAH; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 89°52'14" WEST ALONG THE EAST-WEST CENTERLINE OF SAID SECTION 9, 24.74 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, WHICH POINT FALLS ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF EXISTING GARFIELD COUNTY RIVER LANE ROAD; THENCE NORTH 89°52'14" WEST ALONG THE EAST-WEST CENTER LINE OF SAID SECTION 9, 637.13 FEET TO THE C-E-E 1/64 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 9; THENCE NORTH 00°09'14" EAST ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH CENTERLINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 9, 408.65 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°42'24" EAST 641.86 FEET TO THE SAID WESTERLY RIGHT-OFWAY LINE OF THE EXISTING GARFIELD COUNTY RIVER LANE ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 00°17'36" WEST ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, 280.74 FEET TO A CURVE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, CONCAVE TO THE WEST, WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 126.17 FEET, RADIUS OF 2129.00 FEET AND A LONG CHORD THAT BEARS SOUTH 01°59'27" WEST A DISTANCE OF 126.15 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 2 & 9, 2017

March 2, 2017

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HELP WANTED 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.

3/2 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 HAS AN IMMEDIATE FULL TIME JOB OPENING IN THE PANGUITCH OFFICE CENTRAL OFFICE TECH:

Our Central Office Technicians maintain the company's central office equipment including IP networking equipment assuring optimal equipment performance while providing professional, courteous internal and external customer service.

We seek a self-directed, enthusiastic individual to join our team on a full-time basis in Panguitch, UT. The schedule is Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; hours and work days may vary with workload; on-call rotation; and over-time as needed. The following credentials are preferred: Three or more years of industry related experience familiarity with Calix, Metaswitch, and IP networking experience, Wireless AP’s, basics customer contact experience. Must have a technical and mechanical aptitude. Must be able to run snow equipment and/or ATV/UTV to access remote sites. May be required to climb communications tower. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Intermediate computer operation experience. Valid driver's license with a clear record.

Great benefit package.

Submit resumes to: south Central Communications, PO Box 555, Escalante, UT 84726, Attn:HR Or email to HR@socen.com 3/9 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 Speech Language Pathologist 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) SpEd Director Chris Kupfer (435-590-8144) Online application available: www.garfk12.org Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

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

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

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TORREY - ALL POSITIONS - Phillips 66 and Subway in Torrey Utah are excited to announce that we have totally remodeled and added on to our store!

This has created employment opportunities in all areas. We will be opening the end of March and we are hiring immediately for all positions.

Please contact us by phone or email.

Lee Taft 435-691-2701, leetaft675@hotmail.com Katrina Taft 435-979-5000, 510kat65@live.com 3/23 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 3/2

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