The Wayne & Garfield County Insider March 8, 2018

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Thursday, March 8, 2018

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Park Service to Sponsor "Leave No Trace" Hot Spot Events

ESCALANTE - The public is invited to kickoff events being held March 5th through 12th for the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center’s designation as a Leave No Trace Hot Spot. The events are being hosted by the Interagency Visitor Center and its partner agencies, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NPS), Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (BLM) and Dixie National Forest (USFS).

The expanse of public land managed by these three agencies offers ample opportunity for a true wilderness experience for an ever-increasing number of visitors. The Leave No Trace Hot Spot Program

identifies areas suffering from severe impacts of outdoor activities so that these areas can thrive again with Leave No Trace solutions.

According to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Superintendent William Shott, “We’re thankful to have sitespecific, Leave No Trace tools in place, so our visitors become public land stewards.

They then become the solution to resource impairment by helping to reverse damage and preserve a healthy ecosystem for use and enjoyment by all for many years to come.”

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Backpacking scenic Escalante area in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

WHS Participates in District Day on the Hill

Wayne High School Band and Choir Perform in Capitol Rotunda SALT LAKE CITY - Each year the legislature spends several months, during January, February and March, working on legislation to help improve the State of Utah. While in session many individuals and groups provide information to our Senators and Representatives. One opportunity our school districts have to provide information to our legislators is the District Day on the Hill. On this day districts have an opportunity to showcase some of the great things occurring in our district public schools.

This year the District Day on the Hill was February 23rd.

Wayne School District participated in the District Day on the Hill. Wayne School District was one of 13 districts that had a table display in the Capitol rotunda. Wayne’s display showed their use of 1 to 1 student computer devices, integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) into their curriculum, their outstanding graduation rate and the amount of money their graduates are receiving in scholarships for post-secondary schools.

In addition to the table display, Wayne High School band and choir entertained the Capitol with a concert. Despite

Wayne County Hoolihans Set to Play Spring Gigs

First Show Saturday, March 17 at the Loa Civic Center

Photos Courtesy Jim Robinson

Wayne County Hoolihans, featuring Dee Hatch (right), will be performing locally on two upcoming dates.

WAYNE COUNTY – Get out your dancin’ shoes, because the Wayne County Hoolihans, featuring Dee Hatch and the Barn Dance Band, are throwing a couple of spring dances.

The first show will be Saturday, March 17, from 6:00 – 9:00pm at the Loa Civic Center (at 90 West Center Street).

Jim Robinson, guitar and banjo player for the band, says this will be their “warm up” gig for their second “Cinco de Mayo” show at the Mill Lodge on May 5.

The shows will have something for everyone. The Hoolihans, featuring a variety of seasoned players from around Wayne County and Salt Lake City, play traditional music, old time fiddle tunes, polkas, two steps and waltzes.

“ D e e Hatch is the focus of the project,” says Robinson, who serves as organizer for the band.

Hatch plays concertina and harmonica, and, even at 98 years old, according to Robinson, serves as the driving force of the band.

“He’s the one that wants to play three more when we’re all done for the day,” says Robinson.

Hatch, a Piute/Wayne County native now living in Loa, grew up in Koosharem and has played traditional mu-

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sic on the concertina for many decades, going back to the Poverty Bench Boys Band—a post-war (WW II) band active in the 1950s. He knows many old dance tunes that are unique to the area. The Hoolihans are seeking to keep this traditional music alive and moving forward for new generations.

Robinson says he first met Dee Hatch when he moved to

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a snow storm, the Choir and Band left Bicknell at 5:30 in the morning and drove up to the Capitol for their concert.

Joni Taft started with the choir singing 2 songs Photo Courtesy Wayne County School District “Fly Away Medley” The Wayne High School choir and band entertained the public in and “The Rising of the Salt lake City's Capitol Rotunda during District Day on the Hill, on Moon,” to the delight of February 23. the whole building. Following the Choir, Lori Chap- and band were able to watch School Band and Choir. Thank pell directed the band with a the house of representatives’ you, Joni and Lori, for what rendition of several inspiring debate and pass bills. This was you are doing for our kids.

—John Fahey, songs that filled the Capitol a great opportunity that was Superintendent, Rotunda with sweet music. made possible by the outstandWayne School District Following the songs, the choir ing students of the Wayne High

Turnabout Journey to Fish Lake, Youth Utah’s Fishing Gem and “Runners” Home to "Trembling Giant" Commit Car Theft, Burglary ESCALANTE – On Thursday, February 22, Escalante resident Stephanie Minnaert, woke up to find her car gone.

Two male youths, students at Escalante’s Turnabout Ranch, a facility that treats 13 to 17 year olds with emotional and behavioral problems, had gone missing the previous day. Around 7 a.m.

Minnaert called the Garfield County Sheriff’s Department, reaching Deputy Sheriff Ray Gardner, to report her car missing.

“Ray said the two Tournabout kids went missing the previous day. They were covering their tracks, people were looking for them,” said Minnaert.

Everyone soon put twoand-two together and determined that the two youths had likely stolen the car.

“But the thing I knew is they couldn’t make it very far because my gas light was on. I’d made a conscious decision the previous day not to get gas, but I did leave my keys in the car,” said Minnaert.

Having stolen a car with a shortage of gas, the youths ended up on what was apparently a minor odyssey, driving to Boulder and allegedly borrowing and returning a gas can to a Boulder man who helped the youth with their gas problem, and also breaking into Hall’s Store in Boulder for cash and provisions.

“They broke a window to get in,” said Gladys LeFevre, who owns Hall’s Store. “And they did each get a toothbrush.

I think we got most of the cash back except for what they used Car Theft

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Southern Utah University's Road Creek Inn now serves as a gateway to many outdoor activities near Utah's Capitol Reef National Monument.

LOA - Located just 22 miles from the historic Road Creek Inn in Loa, Fish Lake is Utah’s largest natural mountain lake offering trophy fishing and bird watching opportunities, as well as a variety of outdoor recreation including remote country backpacking, horseback riding, and off-highway vehicle use on designated trails.

Located in the Fishlake National Forest in central Utah, Fish Lake is known as the “gem of Utah” for their Mackinaw lake trout that grow to more than 50 pounds. Rainbow trout, tiger muskie, Splake and yellow perch are also common catches by anglers on the waters that are also popular for ice fishing in the winter.

Although Native Americans had used Fish Lake for centuries, in the early 1800s the lake was also a favorite for early Spanish/Mexican traders, American hunters and trappers, and the occasional outlaw hiding in this pristine, isolated part

of Utah.

In 1873, a delegation from the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints negotiated rights with Ute elders to hunt and fish the lake. All Ute water rights to the lake were sold to the Fremont Irrigation Company in 1889, “for nine fine horses, 500 pounds of flour, one good beef steer, one suit of clothes, and the right to fish the Fish Lake outlet forever,” according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) website.

President William McKinley created a forest reserve that included Fish Lake in 1899 with a proclamation giving ownership of the lake to all Americans.

Fish Lake’s oldest resident is known as the Trembling Giant, or Pando, Latin for “I spread.” Pando is a clonal colony of single male quaking aspen. In the early 1970s, Uni-

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that’s helping us put on a few additional shows.”

In addition to Dee Hatch, other members of the The Wayne County Hoolihans Barn Dance Band are: Will Barclay (Teasdale): mandolin, banjo, and singer songwriter with roots

in Wayne County. Ada Mae Krause (Torrey): plays fiddle, and is a folk and chamber musician with a background in music therapy. Paul Smith (Torrey): percussionist, brings his experience with percussion to the traditional playing of the washboard in the band as well as in several other local bands. Margaret Smith (Torrey): is bass player in several local bands as well as with the Salt Lake Symphony. Dudley Elliot (Grover): local cowboy, singer and guitar player with many years of experience playing folk and country music with his roots in Texas.

Jim Robinson (Torrey): plays guitar & banjo and is a founder of several local musical groups.

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“An aspen clone starts with a single seed and spreads by sending up new shoots from the expanding root system,” according to the USDA Forest Service website.

“These shoots become trees that are genetically identical.”

Not only is Pando among the world’s oldest known living organisms, estimated to be 80,000 years old, the entity is also widely considered the heaviest known living organism on earth Courtesy Fishlake National Forest with an approximate A section of Pando, a large mass weight of 13.2 million of quaking aspen consisting of pounds. more than 40,000 trees that share Although clonal colone large parent underground onies of quaking aspen are root system. common in eastern North America, their size is genversity of Michigan researcher Dr. Burton Barnes discovered erally less than 10 acres. PanPando is actually one single do, located one mile southwest living organism, by identical of Fish Lake, encompasses ap-

proximately 106 acres consisting of more than 40,000 trees.

In 2006, the United States Postal Service published a stamp in commemoration of the Trembling Giant as one of the “40 Wonders of America.”

Fish Lake is also a favorite among wildlife viewers with elk, deer, black bear, moose, cougar and mountain goats, and more than 150 species of birds living in the area. While fishing on the expansive waters of Fish Lake, anglers are not the only ones vying for a meal. Osprey, a large fish-eating raptor with a five-foot wingspan, can often be seen plunging into the water mere feet from a fishing boat and resurfacing with a fish in its talons.

For those who like to fish several outlets, Crater Lakes, Johnson’s, Mill Meadow and Forsyth reservoirs are all within a thirty-minute drive from Fish Lake.

After a day of hiking, fishing or touring the protected lands of Fishlake National Forest, Road Creek Inn offers trav-

elers modern-day luxuries in a quaint, historic setting.

Once part of the Zion’s Cooperative Mercantile Institution from 1912-20, the building also served as the Loa Coop from 1920-40. Now more than 100 years old, Road Creek Inn offers state-of-the-art amenities such as Internet access, a sauna for relaxing, and in-room microwaves and refrigerators after the hotel was completely renovated in 2012.

Road Creek Inn, the “University of the Parks” field station at Capitol Reef managed

by Southern Utah University, is perfect for educational programs, family reunions, weddings, youth camps and conferences, and is only a short two-hour drive from Cedar City, three hours from Salt Lake City, and only five hours from Las Vegas. To book your next retreat at Road Creek Inn, visit their website or call (435) 865-8259.

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icy, and to take off her coat to get more comfortable--and who drove by but the youths in Stephanie’s car. She notified Stephanie and at that point Minnaert made another contact with the sheriff’s office to tell them where the car was headed.

“They had a number of cops hanging out at the hotel there at the intersection of 89 and 12,” said Minnaert. “When they saw the vehicle they put spike strips down.”

Minnaert said that she had hoped to recover her car, but that upon inspection her insurance company has declared the vehicle totaled. “It wasn’t just the spike strips, I don’t know where they took the car but it is all scraped up on the side, they scraped up the mirrors, and my tires were blown out.”

One of Minnaert’s largest concerns about the event is that she had not been aware that there were Turnabout “runners” -- a term used locally to describe escaped Turnabout students—at large when her vehicle was stolen. Minnaert says she called Turnabout Ranch and spoke with their director, Michelle Lindsay, following the incident. I told them, “ ‘You need to inform the community when something like this happens.’

They said they had put up signs at the gas station, but that is not enough.”

This latest incident of Turnabout “runners” committing serious felonies in the community falls 15 months following another, more serious incident in which a Turnabout youth killed a 61 year old staff member, Jimmy Woolsey, and seriously injured another staff member, Alicia Keller, before stealing Ms. Keller’s vehicle, which was also totaled during police apprehension of the suspect. That event occurred on December 6, 2016.

Both Minnaert and LeFevre say that Turnabout Ranch has offered to compensate them for their property losses. However. following discussions with Turnabout staff which even included a tour of the facility to understand their operations a little better, Minnaert remains unclear what steps are being taken to ensure that the safety of the community, and that this doesn’t happen again.

“It surprises me that they [Turnabout Ranch] are not taking these incidents a little more seriously,” added Minnaert. “We think this is a safe community, a rural community. People leave their doors unlocked. I’m not going to do that anymore.”

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Wayne County in 1985, when they both lived down in Caineville. “Dee and [his wife] Berneal had a garden down there.

He was my neighbor right across Blue Wash… they were only other house around for miles. We spent a lot of time sitting around on the porch and playing during that time,” says Robinson.

Robinson is also a member of other local bands such as the Capitol Reefers. He initially put the Hoolihans together for the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. The band first performed at the Gifford House Barn in Fruita, during the Capitol Reef National Park

Harvest Homecoming, in 2016.

According to Robinson, Hatch said, about that first show, “You know, that’s the first dance that was ever held in that barn and there was some dust that needed to be kicked up for a long time!”

They played again at the next Harvest Homecoming the following year, in 2017.

Now, thanks to a grant from Utah Arts and Museums, the group is putting on a few new shows. “Adrian Decker with Utah Arts & Museums came down last July or August-he’d heard about us,” says Robinson. “This is the kind of thing they’re interested in--they have a historic dance program, a community dance project. So

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to buy more gas at Hills and Hollows.”

According to Denise Dastrup, Garfield County Sheriff’s public information officer, by mid-morning the sheriff’s office had put out an all-points bulletin for the boys and vehicle. It was originally thought that they might continue north on Hwy 12 over Boulder Mountain into Wayne County, however, the youth turned back the other way and were eventually apprehended at the corner of Utah Byway 12 and U.S. Hwy 89.

Coincidentally, a family member of Minnaert’s, the mother of her boyfriend, happened to aid the sheriff’s apprehension of the suspects. She was just leaving Escalante that morning following a family visit, and while considering the prospect of seeing the suspects very slim, nevertheless told Stephanie that she would keep an eye out for Stephanie’s car— a Subaru Outback--while she was travelling west on Highway 12 to head home. Around 10 a.m. she took a brief stop near Henrieville to check road conditions because it appeared

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The Wayne County Hoolihans with Dee Hatch & The Barn Dance Band Show Dates: March 17: 6-9:00 P.M. Location: Loa Civic Center 90 West Center Street. Donations accepted (not demanded).

May 5: The Mill on Highway 24 in Lyman.

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On March 8, a workshop will be held for local retailers (2 to 5 p.m.). The public is invited to stop by the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center to learn more about Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. The Leave No Trace team will also make one-on-one contacts with visitors throughout the week, educating them about how Leave No Trace skills preserve the enjoyment of future generations.

On Friday, March 9, the public is invited to meet at the Calf Creek Recreation Area at 9 a.m. for a volunteer project to address issues of litter, graffiti and social trails along the Lower Calf Creek Falls Trail.

Starting at 11 a.m., booths will be set up at the Calf Creek day use site to learn more about Leave No Trace and the lands serviced by the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center. For more information, please call the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center at 435-826-5499.

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Weaving Across Wayne County to make pitch that was used to create water-tight baskets to carry water.

When the pioneers arrived in the late 19th century, they brought their European heritage of weaving rag rugs and woolen products with them.

Thanks to the many local volunteers including Diena Riddle and Barbara Czapla who are sharing these traditions during our 4-H youth program.

Courtesy Mary Sorenson The free com4-H youth learn about weaving, this munity dinner asbeing the theme of an upcoming comsociated with the munity dinner event in Bicknell. weaving theme WAYNE COUNTY will be held on Wednesday From baskets to rugs, weaving March 14 at 6PM at the Wayne has been part of the cultural County Community Center in heritage of Wayne County for Bicknell. If you’re planning thousands of years. Locally, to come, please call the USU people associated with the Extension/4-H Office at 435Fremont and later the South836-1312 or Annette Lamb at ern Paiute cultures wove bas435-425-3415 to let us know kets using local fibers such you’re coming. as willow branches and pine We’re looking for local needles. They gathered the weavers who would like to resin from Pinyon Pine trees

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share their work in our demonstration and exhibition area during the dinner. Bring a final product to share and/or bring your loom and show how your works are created.

Our theme focusing on Chickens: Hatching, Raising, and Consuming is getting started March 8 with the dinner being held on March 28.

Youth will be learning about incubators and raising chicks.

If you’re involved with chicken and egg production and would like to share your expertise, please contact the USU Extension/4-H office.

Send us historical photos, pictures of your chicken houses, or your favorite chicken techniques. Contact Project Director Annette Lamb at info@ entradainstitute.org or call 435-425-3415. This project is made possible through a generous grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Entrada Institute.

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Cedar City to Host Second Round of Sprint Hero Racing Series Motocross Event Portion of All Race Entry Fees Will Be Donated to a Nonprofit Cancer Foundation

CEDAR CITY - The second round of the Sprint Hero Racing Series—a three stage motocross event sponsored by Off Road Sports—will be held at the Iron Mine Race Park in Cedar City on March 10-11.

Off Road Sports has teamed up with nonprofit cancer foundation DA8 Strong so that proceeds from all race registration fees will be donated to the organization.

“We are excited for the opportunity to host a round of the Sprint Hero Racing Series here in Cedar City,” said Amber Bennett, marketing assistant of the Cedar City Brian Head Tourism Bureau.

“This method of motocross is a fun, unique approach to an already exhilarating activity.

The event is sure to be enjoyed by all who participate and attend.”

The second round of the racing series will be a two-day event, taking place all day on Friday, March 10 and Saturday, March 11. The registration fee for the two days is $80 for youth, $90 for adults and $100 for professionals, and anybody is eligible to participate. The first round of the series was held Jan. 6-7 in Devore, California and the third round will be held Apr. 14-15 in Peoria, Arizona.

The Sprint Hero Racing Series is unlike typical dirt bike competitions since participants race against the clock, rather than other bikers. Each rider attaches a transponder to his or her bike, which is used to keep track of time. Riders then race various sections of track one at a time, taking off from the starting line in 30-second intervals. These

sections of track—known as tests—make up nearly 6 total miles, resulting in about 60 minutes of ride time per day.

Times for each test are added up over the course of the twoday event, and the rider with the lowest total time is declared the winner.

In addition to motocross, Sprint Hero Racing focuses on giving back to the community.

The proceeds donated to DA8 Strong—which was created by a husband and wife in the motorcycling community who were both diagnosed with cancer in 2016—will be used to help improve the situations of cancer patients and their families.

“The Sprint Hero Racing Series supports a great cause, which we are happy to get be-

hind,” Bennett said. “Not only can participants have fun, but also they can feel that they are making a difference.”

Enduro racing is an innovative format that was recently implemented for motocross in the eastern United States by Full Gas Sprint Enduro. Off Road Sports decided to mirror the program and bring it to the West, crediting Full Gas Sprint Enduro for introducing the rules and method.

For more information about the event, visit visitcedarcity.com. To register for the second round being held in Cedar City, visit sprintheroracing.com/register.

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If You See Something, Say Something

GARFIELD COUNTY - With some of the terrible things happening in our country right now and, even worse, the fight for solutions, it appears it is time for our citizenry to band together to solve our immediate issues and remember to police ourselves for the benefit of us.

Our society has long shared an opinion that with age comes knowledge. I always told my kids to not do what I did to learn my lesson, just listen to me and you’ll save a lot of heartache. While some of us can learn from others mistakes, there are also those of us that have to learn from experience.

On September 12, 2001, after a dark time with the attack on the Twin Towers, New York Advertising Exec Allen Kay invented the phrase based on the World War II jingle “Loose Lips Sink Ships.” By 2002, others came up with phrases like “Be suspicious of things that look suspicious.” The MTA of New York adopted the “If you see something, say something” for city buses and subways. Since then, it has

run rampant among agencies to spread the word to make the public aware of things that seem out of order.

In July 2010, the Department of Homeland Security launched a national "If You See Something, Say Something®" campaign – a simple and effective program to raise public awareness of indicators of terrorism and terrorismrelated crime, and to emphasize the importance of reporting suspicious activity to the proper state and local law enforcement authorities.

With more and more school involved incidents, the time is now to “question what looks questionable.” It doesn’t matter what you see or where you see it, tell someone else so word can get out.

If it is nothing, no worries. If it is something, it may save someone from having to deal with a loss. While not all “suspicious activity” is created equal, when someone is acting out of the norm, chances are something is wrong. You may be a friend to help them but you may also be a friend to turn them in. As you travel through the county, keep your eyes open for those suspicious events and if they are questionable, Say Something!

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Schools & Sports PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

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ARCH MADNESS SWEEPS PANGUITCH, BOTH BASKETBALL TEAMS BRING HOME THE CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHIES. THE Lady Cats led off with a tough fought victory over the Milford Tigers, 61 to 56. The Bobcats not wanting to be shown up by the Girls beat the Bryce Valley Mustangs 53 to 43. The Bobcats reversed a loss to the Mustang’s in the Regional finals. Both games were exciting to watch and they were hard fought games on both sides.

Since the Ladies played first in the finals, these are the details about their adventure in tournament games: They led off with a victory over Green River by a score of 59 to 39 with Karlee, Brittney and Kapri each chipping in 14 points, and a lot of the team got into the action.

Same with their second game with Wendover, a 65 to 21 romp. Kapri had 18, Brittney 13 and Matay Barney with 10 off the bench.

The Lady Cats exciting game up to that point was against Rich, the name just strikes fear into the other teams. The Ladys picked their worst game to play in the first half and shot an abysmal 29% and, because of the Barney defense, the girls also shut down the Rebels in their scoring and went into the half tied at 15.

But whatever Curtis said to them at the half time, the girls came out on fire, starting the third quarter on a 16 to 2 run.

They went on to beat the Rich Rebels by a score of 44 to 29.

All four of the starters scored 40 of the 44 points.

Then came the final against the Milford Tigers. The Tigers had never even reached the quarter finals before, much less the championship game.

But they proved to be real tigers, and it was a hard fought

game from the first to the finals. Milford has Elena Yee, who is one really tough player.

She was shut out pretty much the first half, but she came alive in the second half scoring 28 points, many on free throws. The Cats Kapri Orton was everywhere, scoring 21 points in the second half and keeping the Cats in the ball game. The Tigers, down by 12 points, clawed their way back into a 40 all tie, but the Cats didn’t give in and others came up with some big shots.

It turned into a free throwing contest at the end, and the Cats really came through with even Abbey Blevins, who doesn’t shoot much, putting in 5 clutch shots. Jordan only took one shot, but sunk a badly needed 3 pointer. This was really a hard fought game clear to the end and fun to watch.

The Lady Cats finished the season without a loss to a 1A team, and they will be tough again next year with all but one of the starters returning.

Some stats on two of the players; Kapri Orton finished the year with 376 points and 25- 3 pointers. Brittney Henrie finish with 334 points and 66 - 3 pointers. As Curtis Barney said "WOW!" The Bob Cats, losing to Bryce Valley in the Region finals, were put into the harder

bracket: starting off against the private school Pinnacle which was pretty much a breeze, with Cat prevailing 71 to 27. Acey had 24 and Jace 21 in limited time. I believe the whole team got into the game.

The second game was against Tintic , a team that the week before had beat Bryce Valley in a game that was played up in SLC before the Jazz game on a buzzer beater.

This was a rough team and made a lot of fouls, double teaming Jace, or just tackling him. They weren’t much competition for the Cats who won out 51 to 30. Acey and Kanyon both had 15 in the game.

The third game was against Piute, for the fourth time. Piute had just beaten one of the tournament favorites Rich, so they did Panguitch a big favor. The Cats again took out the T Birds by 13 points, 49 to 36, with Acey scoring 19 and Jace with 17 and Bryson Marshall, who rarely shoots, put in 6.

Then there was the championship game against the volatile Bryce Valley Mustangs.

The Mustangs are a very fiery team that goes none stop the whole game. The Cats have great leapers on the team in Acey and Kanyon Lamb and Jace, and they out rebounded the much shorter Mustangs, 27 to 12, and that was the difference in the game with the Cats winning three out of the four games that they played against each other, 53 to 43. This game, like so many games that the Cats played, was a total team effort, with the five evenly scoring. Acey had 16, Jace 13, Kanyon 11, Trever, 9 and Bosten pitching two 3 pointers. This is the first time that

a Bob Cat team has ever won back-to-back championships.

Together throughout the season, Acey Orton and Jace Eyre averaged 38 points a game. Some of the stats for each of them: This year Acey had 459 points, 12- 3 pointers, 126 rebounds, 59 assists and 53 steals. Jace had 543 points, 44- 3 pointers, 198 rebounds, 49 assists and 32 steals. Jace, being a senior, for his career finished with 1552 points, 813 pointers, 685 rebounds, 150 assists and 121 steals. Those 3 pointers might be a record for the boys, I don’t recall anyone making that many.

Panguitch’s fan base is really something, as are most the small towns in the playoffs. The Richfield arena was really rocking this year, and many of the fans from the other team stayed to watch the finals. The teams this year seemed to be very sportsman like, helping up the fallen players. Again 3 of the top 4 teams at state were from region 20.

Next up is track and field, where both of Troy Norris’s teams are heavily favored to win another two trophies.

Upcoming Events: Fri. March 9 Track @ Snow Canyon Sat. Mar 10 Track @ Snow Canyon

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Wills, Trusts, and More Survivor’s Checklist and Legal Procedures at Death

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by Jeffery J. McKenna One of the greatest challenges in this life is the loss of a loved one. Unfortunately, in addition to the terrible, emotional strain associated with this loss, there are many legal issues that must be addressed.

This article attempts to provide a brief checklist of some of the legal issues that should be addressed upon the passing of a loved one.

Legal Documents: Determine whether the deceased left a will, trust or other documents to take effect upon death. Whether there is a will or trust will effect how the estate administration should proceed. If there is no will or trust, state laws will govern the administration process.

It should be noted that powers of attorney that may have been used while the decedent was alive terminate upon death.

Individuals Cared for by the Deceased: Minor children or incapacitated adults that were being cared for by the deceased must have someone else appointed to take care of their needs. Usually, a court will appoint a guardian and/or conservator for the minor or incapacitated adult.

This person can be designated in the deceased’s will.

Inventory of Assets: It is very important to locate all of the deceased’s assets and ensure that they are protected and sufficiently insured. Secure and inventory family heirlooms, antiques and other personal property items of value. If the deceased lived alone, it may be wise to promptly change the locks on the home. In doing an inventory of the assets, it is helpful to take photos or videos.

Payment of Creditors: Determine that there are suf-

ficient assets in the estate to cover funeral expenses and other debts before paying any bills. If some creditors are paid and it is later determined that there are insufficient assets to pay others, there can be problems.

Social Security: Contact the social security office to determine what benefit, if any, may be available for the surviving spouse and/or minor children.

Tax Returns: Often, state and federal tax returns including the deceased’s final 1040 income tax return, the estate or trust’s 1041 income tax return.

The preceding is a brief list of some of the items that should be considered upon a loved one’s death. Although proper estate planning can do much to minimize and help simplify procedures at death, there are legal issues that must be addressed when a loved one dies. An estate plan that addresses and minimizes these legal issues is truly a wonderful gift for those that are left behind.

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George goes to the Birth Registration Office to register his newborn son.

The man behind the counter asks the name he wants to give to the boy,and the father replies: "Euro."

The man says that such a name is not acceptable, because it's a currency.

Says George: "What?

There weren't any objections when I called my first two sons Mark and Frank."

Work Stress

Working on Capitol Hill, my husband was under constant pressure. After one latenight session, he came home exhausted and went straight to bed. When I turned out the light, he sat up in a panic.

"Is everything okay in the house?" he asked.

"Yes, honey," I answered.

"I locked the doors and turned down the heat."

"That's good," he said, lying back down, his eyelids heavy.

"What about the Senate?"

The Definition of Insanity

Our five-year-old grandson, Rhys, launched himself off the end of our neighbour's porch. This resulted in a split forehead, a fractured left arm and bruises on his stomach and both of his knees. After returning from the hospital emergency room, his mom asked him what he had learned about jumping off porches.

"I can't do it again," Rhys replied, "until the cast comes off."

Run Home

Two boys were playing baseball. The pitcher threw the ball, and the batter connected with a crack. "Wow!" the pitcher said. "It's a run home!" "You mean home run." the batter replied. "No, I mean a run home. You just hit the ball through the neighbor's window!"

Common Ground

A gnome is in the garden busily destroying some bushes when a house cat appears.

"What are you?" asks the cat.

"A gnome," comes the reply. "I steal food from humans, I kill their plants, I make annoying music at night to drive them crazy, and I love mischief. And what, may I ask, are you?"

The cat replies, "Um, I'm a gnome."

Welcoming Committee

My quiet Sunday morning ended abruptly when my 14-yearold son, Brian, and one of his friends burst through the door.

"Hey Dad, announced Brian, "have you met the new neighbors?"

"No." "Come on Dad, you have to meet them."

"Some other time; I'm busy."

"Dad, you have to meet them now."

From the urgency in Brian's voice, I assumed the neighbors were waiting outside. I set aside my project and went to the front of the house. No one was there. "Where are they?" I asked.

"Well, Dad," he explained, "we haven't met them yet either, but our football is in their living room."

Technical Difficulties

Bubba walks into a hardware store and asks for a chain saw that will cut 6 trees in one hour. The salesman recommends the top of the line model. Bubba is suitably impressed, and buys it.

The next day he brings it back and says, "This chainsaw ain't no good, I only cut down 1 tree and it took me ALL DAY!" The salesman takes the chain saw, starts it up to see what's wrong, and Bubba asks, "What's that noise?"

Warning

My five-year-old son was alarmed when he heard a car horn honking enthusiastically.

"People beep their horns after a couple is married." I explained "Why?' he asked, "Is it a warning?"

Punishment

My girlfriend bet me I’d never be able to build a car out of spaghetti. She sure looked surprised as I drove pasta.

Today's Thought

Auto Correct made me say things I didn't Nintendo.

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Sheila Faulkner

ESCALANTE - Sheila Woolsey Faulkner, 91, passed away February 26, 2018 in West Jordan. She was born June 25, 1926 in Salt Lake City to Parley and Mary Hale Woolsey. Later, after retiring, she moved to Escalante to explore her roots.

An outdoors woman, Sheila loved horses from the time she was a young girl, and she began painting horses in her teens. She has many of her paintings on display in the Fairview Museum.

She graduated from the University of Utah with high honors in 1947. She was an Art and Utah History teacher and taught many years at Irving Junior High School. She was a history buff, she loved Utah history.

She married Robert Faulkner after moving to Escalante and they shared a love of horses. He preceded her in death along with her sisters: Enid Johnston, Vevedeen Hill and Lael Hill.

She is survived by her two brothers: Mark (Karen) Woolsey, James (Tonya) Woolsey, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Escalante Utah Cemetery. Friends and family may visit at the Escalante LDS Chapel, 80 South Center Street from 10:00 to 10:45 am. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

Berthene Griffin ESCALANTE - Berthene Elizabeth Griffin passed away at the age of 95 from natural causes on March 2, 2018. She was born in Henrieville, Utah in the home of her grandmother Smith on April 2, 1922. She grew up in the home of her mother and her husband Viola and Charles Francisco. Her siblings included Varis, Charles, Roma, Lola, LaDean, Dexter and Bill. She was married to Bryan Bates and had one daughter, Lynne. She later married Leland Griffin and had three children, Royce (Suzanne), Bradley (Anne), and Shelley (Wade Barney).

She lived most of her life in Henrieville where she raised her family, served in the church, took care of her beautiful gardens, bottled everything in sight, mastered the art of quilt making and created a great array of beautiful crochet doilies.

She never turned anyone away without a bite to eat, including a piece of her chocolate or carrot cake.

She was a kind and charitable mother, grandmother and neighbor.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Leland, her parents, all of her siblings, her daughter Lynne, her grandson Shawn Barney and granddaughter Rhonda.

Her posterity includes not only her four children, but she has been blessed with 16 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and numerous cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held in the Henrieville LDS chapel on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 1 p.m. with a viewing prior to services from 11:00 to 12:30. Interment will follow in the Henrieville Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Hughes Mortuary 435-674-5000. Please visit www.hughesmortuary. com for complete funeral listings and to leave condolences for the family.

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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com All the excitement in town is the PHS Basketball teams winning the state championships, both on the same day.

Both the girls and boys have had an outstanding year, and they shined up at Richfield against some really great competition. This was Curtis Barney’s 11th title, and that ties him with the most championships in a career. Clint Barney did something that no other Panguitch boy’s basketball coach has ever done, which was to win two championships in a row. Back in 2001, both the boys and girls teams won the championships, but a week apart. This was the only time that both teams won on the same day. The girl’s team will be losing one senior, Jordan Bennett, an expert at shooting three pointers, but they should be in good shape for next year.

A lot of effort goes into coaching these kids, and they start out in the 4th grade. By the time they get to high school, they are ready to play.

We had our 6th storm roll through and it dumped another 2” of the white stuff, which brings up our total for the year to about 1 foot. Our water table is at 42% for the year; however another storm is scheduled here tomorrow night. Most of the snow had melted off by 1:00 pm and we can expect 50 de-

gree weather by the end of the week. Boy wasn’t that wind really something? We were at Richfield for the games, and walking from the parking lot was really a lot of work, but I made it.

In the national news, the President has added tariffs on steel and aluminum this week,.

25% on steel and 10% on aluminum, which will make most of the products we buy from coke to autos go up in price.

Of course our allies are thrilled with the news. We get most of our steel from Canada, Germany, England, South Korea and Australia. We do get 3% of our steel from China, and they also ship us 6% of our aluminum so it won’t bother them at all. Canada is our main source for steel, and they are our biggest importer of goods from our country. Canada is also our main source for oil imports, so you can expect to pay more as a consumer. The President's announcement saw the Stock Market fall another 1,000 points last week.

The Supreme Court has refused to hear the lower Courts decision putting the President’s request to do away with DACA on hold. So the Dreamer’s have escaped again for a while, and that’s good for the Country. The budget did get him a start on his 36 billion

dollar wall along our southern borders. He also spends millions of dollars at his resort down in Florida playing golf.

The cost to the taxpayers in his budget includes cuts in Medicare spending, over 10 years of $554 billion dollars, which should be of interest to anyone over 65. Also, $214 billion to Medicaid, which should be of in interest to those that have parents in rest homes. Another one is a cut of $210 billion for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as food stamps, a vital source to the working poor. Got to keep them rich folk happy!

Good news for people like me that like the sun light, Sunday the 11th we go back on daylight saving time. So spring ahead with your clocks, so that you can be on time for church or whatever. I learned a few years back, and it really works for us, turn your clocks forward on Friday night and you can sleep in on Saturday morning and you will go to sleep an hour earlier than you would have if you had changed your

clocks on Saturday.

I spoke with Wendy Eyre, who is Brengor Leach’s preschool teacher, and she reports that the operation he had has been remarkable. He is getting his strength back and is doing fine. Hayden, Clark and Gwen’s great grandson has started his radiation treatment, and he has gotten his speech back and is able to walk and he may be able to return to kindergarten before the end of the semester.

It looks like Kenny Ray’s Restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch. The Gem Theater has a sign that says that the movies will be back on all days. The Panguitch Emporium (the former Cowboy Collectables) will be opening shortly. There is a fine young couple who will be running their store and who are interested in what you would like them to stock their store with.

Do you remember when freckles were cute? When you get older they are called age spots! Mack O.

BY WaY oF Boulder

by Peg Smith ~ pegenias@gmail.com

Meetings! For a town that professes to hate meetings, it’s astounding how many people are doing exactly that right now.

Of course, the reason for all the meetings is the two-month concentrated effort by community groups to assist Planning Commission in reviewing and updating the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. With most of the five groups preferring to meet in a public place, venues in Boulder are becoming very hard to come by. Groups have even been meeting on Friday nights! How’s that for fun?

Actually, meetings can be fun. Yes, fun. It’s fun to engage in lively conversations, and even more fun to come to some resolutions or conclusions. It’s fun as long as you sense the group is moving productively forward, and when you can tell progress is being made.

Serious meeting fatigue creeps in when meetings feel like a giant waste of time: The same comments you heard at the last meeting keep getting repeated. Discussion feels pointless, because facts that were needed last time still aren’t available. People argue and interrupt each other, and the agenda, if it exists, is forgotten. This is really what gives meetings their bad rep.

It’s not a virus; there are cures. Here is a smattering of them: 1. Know your agenda, and do your part to keep discussion focused on the primary subject/goal of that meeting.

2. Take your own notes on good ideas you hear, questions you want to research, and actions for which you’re responsible.

3. Come to the meet-

ing prepared to contribute.

Sometimes your opinion is important, but generally, facts are needed.

4. Do your research ahead of the meeting.

5. Respect your teammates, and arrive on time.

Expect the meeting to start as scheduled.

6. Spend your meeting time wisely. Meetings are the most efficient way to quickly and thoroughly convey and discuss information. Meetings are pointless if necessary information is lacking. Make note of what is needed, make sure someone is assigned to follow-up.

7. Share the floor; be concise, LISTEN! Encourage quieter members, and allow

a speaker to complete his or her thoughts.

8. Have fun! Enjoy getting to know your teammates a little better. Appreciate them for the life experiences they each bring to the table.

Each community group will be wrapping up their discussions before the end of March. Specific plans of how and when the groups will convene with the Planning Commission is on this week’s Planning agenda for March 8, 6 p.m.

Speaking of meetings, if you want to observe a really well-run meeting, come to Boulder’s Town Council meeting on the first Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. The council members know their

assignments. They know the agenda and are prepared to contribute. The mayor clearly runs the meeting and requests input as it is needed. Comments are concise. Discussions are kept focused. Public comments and questions are allowed at the end, after the council’s business has been conducted. Last week’s meeting lasted exactly one hour. It feels friendly, competent, and cooperative, and why shouldn’t it?

Check out luau.utah.gov (that’s for Land Use Academy of Utah) for videos on conducting public meetings, general plan and ordinance updates, land use decisions, and more.

Escalante River Watershed Partnership Spring Full Partnership Meeting, Monday, March 12 Escalante River Watershed Partnership is hosting its Quarterly Partnership meeting on Monday, March 12 at the Escalante Showhouse, 50 W. Main St., Escalante from 10am – 4pm.

All sessions are free and open to the public.

Taco Bar Lunch, prepared by the Escalante Showhouse, will be available for $10 per person.

Please RSVP for lunch by Friday, March 9 to Stephanie Minnaert at stephanie@gsenm.org.

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O bituaries Alvin Cripe PANGUITCH - Alvin Don Cripe, 82, passed away peacefully at his brother-in-law Doug Talbot’s home surrounded by his family in Panguitch, Utah on February 23, 2018 from causes related to Alzheimer’s. He was born October 19, 1935 in Longview, Washington to Calvert Quinter and Mabelle Elizabeth Thompson Cripe. He had one younger sister.

Al’s family moved to Everett, Washington when he was a year old where he later graduated from Everett High School.

Al played the coronet and piano and played in an orchestra in high school and in the marching band. He attended the University of Washington where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.

Al went to work for Capitol/City Finance in Seattle, Washington and after a few years he was transferred to Salt Lake City, Utah to open a new office. It was in Salt Lake where he met the love of his life, Opal Talbot. They were married on October 28, 1973 and the marriage was later solemnized in the Seattle, Washington Temple on February 28, 1981. Al was an amazing and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He was always a gentleman and had a great sense of humor and he used these attributes in making his and Opal’s 44 years of marriage joyous and a bit of heaven on earth.

Al adopted Opal’s two children from her previous marriage: Clinton Alvin and Alishia and raised them as his own.

In 1978 Al and Opal relocated back to Everett, WA and after being married nine years they were blessed to add another daughter, Brandi Michelle to their family. Family was everything to Al and he was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, son-in-law, and brother-in-law as well. He loved the large Talbot family he had married into and treasured the time spent with them. He will be greatly missed by all of the family.

Al worked for the Department of Education and then the US Postal Service for 30 years as a supervisor in the Mail Processing Plant in South Seattle.

He loved his job and never once complained about the long commute each day along Interstate 5.

Retiring in 2007 he, along with his wife Opal, served a part time service mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for two years at the Mukilteo Home Food Storage Center. Then he served as the director of the Everett Washington Stake Family History Center for 4 years before serving another part time service mission with Opal working in the office at the Washington Everett Mission. Al loved his Savior Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father and felt so blessed to have the knowledge and testimony that families could be together forever.

Al is survived by his eternal companion and best friend, Opal; children: Clint A. (Erika) Cripe, Fruita, CO; Alishia Cripe, Everett, WA; and Brandi M. (Trevor) Crockett, Granite Falls, WA; and two daughters from his previous marriage: Debi Lamper (Heinz) Falenski, AZ; and Dawn (Gordon) Ebner, FL; 15 grandchildren: Caleb, Calista, Addy, and Camilla Cripe, Camden, Aurelia, Rhiannon, Adalyn, Bryson, and Evelyn Crockett, Jennifer, Nick, and Matthew Lamper, and Jessica and Stephanie Ebner. He also leaves behind his brothers-in-law: Donald A. (Jeannie) Talbot, Douglas R. (Vickie) Talbot, Lanny K. Talbot; sisters-in-law: Arda (Roger) Cox, Meladean (Kevin) Carter, and Leslie Talbot. Al also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews on his wife Opal’s side and two nephews and one niece on his side as well as many numerous cousins on both sides.

Al was preceded in death by his parents; sister Elizabeth (Clarence) Robertson; brother-in-law Bill Talbot; and sistersin-law: Marna Talbot and Loretta Linford.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 11:00 am in the Panguitch 2nd Ward,178 North 400 East, Panguitch, Utah where friends and family may call for viewing from 9:30 to 10:30 am. In honoring Al’s wishes he will not be buried at this time, but will be cremated and eventually placed in the Panguitch Cemetery.

A Celebration of Life for Al will be held around the middle of April 2018, in his previous LDS Mill Creek Ward, 11915 29th Ave SE, Everett, Washington.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Richard G. Birch, Maxi Miller, PA and Marnie Blevins, Hospice for their incredible loving and caring service to Al and Opal. Also the family wishes to thank all the wonderful people in Panguitch for accepting and loving Al and Opal while they have resided in Panguitch for the past four months. And especially the family wishes to thank Doug and Vickie Talbot for their love and support while Al and Opal stayed in their home.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to your favorite charity. Take some time out of your day to serve someone in need.

Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

Suzann Hatch

ST. GEORGE - Suzann Barney Hatch, 77, passed away on February 26, 2018 in St. George. She was born June 19, 1940 in Panguitch to Elliot Leaon and Velma Sandin Barney. While growing up, Suzann had the opportunity to be raised in Hatch, Cedar City, Richfield and then finally back to Panguitch when she was a sophomore. She graduated from Panguitch High School in 1958. On July 28, 1958 she married her high school sweetheart, Claude Hatch, in Henderson, NV. Suzann had a strong love for life with a mischievous look in her eye that showed her enthusiasm towards seeking adventure. She was fun, loving, and had a very out-going personality. She was involved in various groups and clubs while growing up, but had a very strong love and talent for music. While living in Richfield, Suzann would perform and sing a variety of musical numbers on the radio. This musical talent and strength continued to follow her throughout life. She enjoyed playing the accordion, organ, and piano, and was asked to perform during many social events and gatherings for several years. Some fond memories were gathering around the organ to sing songs as everyone joined in. She loved music and carried it with her wherever she went.

Suzann had a love of learning and expressed an interest in knowing anyone who she came into contact with. She spent many years working in the Panguitch LDS Hospital for and with Dr. Mason. She then worked for Garfield Memorial Hospital where she was over the business office until she retired. She was accepting of everyone, was empathetic, a hard worker, showed quality leadership skills and was exceptionally strong willed as she faced life with trials that she endured.

Suzann was family oriented and that was her number one concern in life. She loved spending time with all of her children and grandchildren and she especially enjoyed rocking babies while she sang songs to them. She was very nurturing. She expressed concern and compassion for others and always put their needs before her own. She loved everyone and could see the positive that each person possessed. She was one to always boost others’ spirits. She was a member of the LDS Church and had a strong testimony of the Gospel.

Survived by her husband, Claude; children: Millard Claude Hatch, Michele (Leland) Pollock, Claude Barney (Vanna) Hatch, and Ann (Justin) Hatch; 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, with one on the way; brother Vermon S. Barney.

Preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Lola Henrie, Miles Barney, Madalene Middleton, and Blaine Barney.

Graveside services and interment will be held Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 12:00 Noon in the Panguitch Cemetery. A visitation will be held in the Panguitch 2nd Ward Chapel from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

James DeMay BOULDER - James (Jim) DeMay of Boulder, UT began his next adventure to the great beyond on February 15, 2018.

Jim was born October 19, 1937 to Jack and Beatrice DeMay in Chicago, IL. He had an older brother Jack & younger sister Joyce. Jim always had a job, he worked as a farm hand and at a gas station, and at the age of 17 he joined the Air Force (he lied to get in). While in the Air Force, he traveled all over the world, though he said unfortunately most of his time was spent in the airport or at a military base. On one of his deployments he was stationed in England where he met and married his first wife Barbara. Jim & Barbara made their home to Tucson, Arizona where they had 2 boys, David and Glen. Jim was a decorated Air Force veteran in Life Support who served 3 tours in Vietnam. After 20 loyal years in the Air Force, Jim decided to go back to school for radiology and worked at St. Mary’s in Tucson for another 10 years. After retiring from his second career, he moved to Boulder, Utah, where he volunteered for Search & Rescue. Jim met & married the love of his life Laura, who brought with her 6 children including two teenagers still at home, which was a challenge for the bachelor. He was always an early morning riser and enjoyed starting every day drinking coffee and talking with friends. He was a proud Sicilian and could make a mean bowl of spaghetti. Jim was one of the good ole’ boys. He enjoyed a good football game and loved watching old western movies. He was known for his quick wit, sarcastic humor, and his dance moves. His sense of humor really came out when he wrote the Codger Report. Though Jim would never admit it, he was secretly a big softie, especially when it came to the grandkids. We will miss you Honey/Dad/Jim/Grandpa and we will always love you big much!

He is survived by his wife Laura DeMay; Children: David (Karen) DeMay, Glen (Luz) DeMay, David Fischer, Rebecca (Lauren) Cecil-Fischer, Heather (Jared Dunn) Fischer, Angela (Moronae) Lealaogata, Matthew (Ashley) Fischer, Elizabeth Fischer. Siblings: Jack and Joyce DeMay. He was blessed with 20 grand children and 2 great grandchildren.

No funeral service will be held, though his family will scatter his ashes later this summer. In lieu of flowers or if you wish to pay your respects please make a donation to the Air Warrior Courage Foundation.

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by Megan Mustoe

Every few months I read another story about an outdoor adventure gone wrong.

Either the boat capsized while floating the Escalante, the ATV was driven a bit too fast on one of our mountain roads, or someone relied solely on Google Maps in remote

Garfield County.

Almost every backdoor in Utah leads to the backcountry, and with more and more visitors and residents enjoying our natural resources and public lands, more and more volunteer emergency services are called upon to help those in need. The average cost of a rescue is $2000 but can be in the $10,000+ category based on location and difficulty.

To help counties and the state pay for their search and rescue services, the State of Utah created the Utah Search and Rescue Assistance (USRA) card. It provides insurance(ish) for individuals and families to pay a $25/$35 annual fee to receive no-cost/ low-cost backcountry search and rescue services. It’s available for Utah and non-Utah residents.

USRA is not a health insurance card. It only pays for the rescue services provided by the county. So, you would have to pay for the medical transportation if you have the USRA card.

However, you do not have to pay for non-medical services, such as discovering where you are located. More information can be found at rescue.utah.gov.

The program also covers all search and rescue services as long as you did not intentionally or recklessly engage in highly unreasonable behavior. Jumping off a cliff, travelling somewhere incredibly unsafe, or doing a multiple day trip without any gear or water in the desert could constitute as highly unreasonable behavior.

All proceeds from the USRA card go to the Utah state agency responsible for reimbursing counties costs for their Search and

Rescue teams. The money is used to train the volunteer county teams to provide this service.

If you are an avid adventurer, I recommend you look into this service provided by the state of Utah. It will help you and your county reduce costs and worries when you need help the most. However, if you choose not to buy the USRA card, search and rescue teams will still come to your aid, but you may increase the counties’ costs to provide Search and Rescue services to its guests and residents.

A few other backcountry tips as you plan your spring, summer, and fall trips: Always tell someone where you are going. Even if you are vague, make sure it is a google-able location. Tell someone when you are leaving and when you should be home. I typically give myself an extra half day when telling my family where I’m travelling so I do not feel rushed and to accommodate the unexpected. The family rescued on the Escalante River last year were searched for because they did not check in with friends as scheduled.

Carry enough water and snacks. "Hangry" becomes a whole new beast in the backcountry or when a two hour excursion becomes a whole day trip. People tend to make careless mistakes when hungry.

Know your limits and the limits of your group. Your outdoor gang is only as fit/strong/able as the frailest person in the group. For everyone to have fun and stay safe, recognize what you and your group can realistically accomplish.

Disclaimer. As always, my column is not legal advice, instead merely insight into the law and legal profession. If you have a general question about the law or legal profession, please email me at megan@ mustoelaw.com.

Megan Mustoe, Attorney, MustoeLaw.com Richfield

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LegaL Notices INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ESCALANTE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ESCALANTE, UTAH Sealed bids for improvements to the Escalante Municipal Airport will be received by the City of Escalante at the City Hall at 56 North 100 West, PO Box 189, Escalante, Utah 84726 until March 21, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. MDT and then opened and read aloud.

The work involved includes the following: SCHEDULE I CRACK SEAL, FOG SEAL, AND REMARK RUNWAY 13/31 SCHEDULE II CRACK SEAL, FOG SEAL, AND REMARK APRON For a complete set of Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents all purchases must be made through our website at www.armstrongconsultants.com. A digital copy may be downloaded for $25.00. A hardcopy may be purchased for $75.00 for each set. There will be no refunds.

Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Cashier's Check in an amount not less than five percent of the total bid made payable to City of Escalante, or by a Bid Bond in like amount executed by a Surety Company.

The Bidder must supply all the information required by the proposal forms and specifications and he/she must bid on all items of every schedule. The City of Escalante reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all portions of the various bid items. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days from the opening thereof.

A Pre-Bid meeting will be held at the Escalante Municipal Airport on March 14, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. MDT. All bidders are advised to examine the site to become familiar with all site conditions.

Minimum wage rates as established by the Secretary of Labor are applicable to all schedules awarded for this project.

Any questions regarding this project are to be directed to the office of Armstrong Consultants, Inc., Centennial, Colorado, (303) 296-4949 for interpretation..

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PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday March 26th, 2018, at 11:20 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main,Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: ZONE CHANGE FROM AGRICULTURE TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BOUNDARY: HERCULES SUBDIVISION AMENDMENT NEW LOT 70, BLOCK 4, THE HERCULES SUBDIVISION, GARFIELD COUNTY, UTAH All of Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 24, 25 and 26 NEW LOT 71, BLOCK 4, THE HERCULES SUBDIVISION, GARFIELD COUNTY, UTAH All of Lots 18, 19, 20 and 21 NEW LOT 35, BLOCK 5, THE HERCULES SUBDIVISION, GARFIELD COUNTY, UTAH All of Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8 NEW LOT 44, BLOCK 8, THE HERCULES SUBDIVISION, GARFIELD COUNTY, UTAH All of Lots 5, 6, 7, 38, 39 and 40 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MARCH 8 & 15, 2018

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ZONE CHANGE FROM FOREST REC TO COMMERCIAL GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday March 26th, 2018, at 11:10 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: ZONE CHANGE FROM FOREST REC TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BOUNDARY: JIM VILLANI PARCEL 2 That portion of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 37 South, Range 7 West, Salt Lake Base Meridian, lying North and East of the existing county road right of way and lying East of Lots 37 and 38, River Forest Estates Subdivision No. 1 Excepting therefrom that portion lying within East Mammoth Creek Road Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MARCH 8 & 15, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

February 9, 2018 Melani Torgersen Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 15 & 22 and MARCH 1 & 8, 2018

PUBLIC HEARING TROPIC TOWN Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2018 Tropic Town Heritage Center 20 North Main Tropic Utah beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Sunrise Engineering Water Study Report All interested persons shall be given the opportunity to be heard Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MARCH 8, 2018

NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights, PO Box 146300, Salt LakeCity, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours on or before APRIL 4, 2018. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-1695 (a43371): State of Utah Board of Water Resources, USA Bureau of Land Management, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 2.8 ac-ft from the Guzzler, 2 ponds, 3 wells and Panguitch Creek (South of Panguitch) for STOCKWATERING; OTHER: reservoir evaporation.

95-4757 (a43355): Wayne A. Border, Nancy Noble propose(s) using 0.015 cfs or 1.312 ac-ft from groundwater (1 mile NW of Grover) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC; COMMERCIAL: 0.112 af for use in a green house.

Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MARCH 8 & 15, 2018

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NOXIOUS WEED TECHNICIAN Wayne County is accepting applications for the following position: Title: Noxious/Invasive Weed Technician (PART TIME) GENERAL PURPOSE Locating and treating Invasive weeds within Wayne County.

Implement mosquito abatement requiring evening work.

Oversee State Noxious weed mitigation grants and reporting to the State of Utah. This is an entry-level position which includes on the job training.

The position reports to the Wayne County Road Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Applying Herbicides and Pesticides; Attend meetings and trainings Operate a variety of technical tools and equipment, such as computer, calculator, camera, measuring devices, handheld GIS equipment.

Performs duties with due regard for personal safety, that of other employees and the public. Assists in training co-workers in proper safety practices.

Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school Diploma or GED. Two years of general experience related to equipment operation/maintenance.

Basic knowledge of light and heavy equipment, safety precautions as related to construction and equipment operation, traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations.

Perform strenuous labor for extended periods of time under varying conditions.

Adhere to State and Federal guidelines/regulations relating to chemical storage/application. Have (or be willing to obtain) a Chemical Applicator License from the State of Utah. Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving physical exertion, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and kneeling. Ability to climb on and off heavy equipment and vehicles. May be required to lift up to 75 pounds on occasion.

Attention to detail and excellent communication/decision making skills a must have.

Please attach resume to application you submit to the Wayne County Clerk's Office.

Wayne County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to political, religious or labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, age, national origin, or nondisqualifying physical or mental handicap.

Applications can be picked up at the County Clerk's office during regular business hours.

Applications and attached resumes will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Friday, March 16, 2018. For more information about the position, please contact Rhett Jeffery at 435-8362682 or the County Clerk's office at 435-836-1300.

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

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

Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.

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 Head Teacher for Antimony Elementary School 6th Grade Teacher with math emphasis for BVES 1st Grade Teacher for Bryce Valley Elementary School Pre-school Para Professional at Bryce Valley Elementary Teachers for Panguitch Middle/Panguitch High School Part-time Nurse for Garfield County School District Maintenance Summer Help Position at the District Office Substitute Custodians, Food Service Workers, and Teachers SALARY: Please see 2017-2018 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule.

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

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

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

Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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

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AMBULANCE TRAINING/TRANSPORT OFFICER Garfield County is accepting applications for the position of Ambulance Training/Transport Officer. The successful candidate must be an Advanced EMT with Utah Bureau of Emergency Services. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk's Office, 55 South Main, Panguitch, or online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, March 23, 2018.

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

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THREE PART-TIME CNA POSITIONS GUNNISON VALLEY HOME CARE SANPETE, SEVIER AND WAYNE COUNTIES To ensure delivery of safe, compassionate, high quality personal care, working under the supervision of the Team Leader or Case Managing nurse in accordance with the treatment plan established for each specific patient within the Home Care System.

Minimum Qualifications: Current CNA License 21 years old with good driving record Reliable transportation Must be able to relate positively and favorably with patients and families Willing to assist other, including co-workers How to Apply: Please fill out online application at: http://gvhospital.org/about-us/jobs/ Or leave application at admission desk.

Equal Opportunity Employer Gunnison Valley Hospital has a continuing commitment to ensure that fair and equal employment opportunities are extended to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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WAYNE HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL AND BOYS BASKETBALL COACHES Wayne School District has an opening for two coach positions. One coach is for girls volleyball and the other is for boys basketball at Wayne High School. This position has no benefits and will remain open until filled. For more information, contact Mary Bray at 435-425-3411 or mary. bray@waynesd.org.

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

MEETINGS WAYNE HIGH CROSS COUNTRY COACH Wayne School District has an opening for a Cross Country coach at Wayne High School. This position has no benefits and will remain open until filled. For more information, contact Mary Bray at 435-425-3411 or mary.bray@ waynesd.org.

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

WATER METER READER ANTIMONY TOWN Up to 140 meters to be read on the first day of each month for May, June, July, August, and September; includes meters at two springs. It takes approximately 12 to 14 hours; pay is $250 per month for each of the 5 months.

Applicant must be over 18 years of age and in good health to be able to get down on the ground, lift off meter cover, read meter accurately and replace cover. Then fill out report for clerk.

There is a possibility for other town work to be paid on an hourly basis, if the person is interested.

Applications can be obtained from Roma Henrie and then need to be submitted to Roma Henrie before April 1st, 2018. Person will be chosen at town board meeting on April 5, 2018

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Canyon Creek Women’s Crisis Center Raises 5K with Valentines Dinner CEDAR CITY - Canyon Creek Women’s Crisis Center felt the love at it’s 2nd Annual Valentine’s Dinner fundraiser this February to raise funds to serve survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

The event held at Southern Utah University’s Great Hall sold 170 tickets and raised $5000, more than double the ticket sales of last year’s event. The SUU jazz band entertained throughout the evening as couples and groups arrived to enjoy a three course meal prepared by SUU Dining Services. SUU Dining Services cooks, prep line, and some of their servers all donated their time for the evening.

“Many of us have ties to the community, and we support and admire what Canyon Creeks does for it. Participating in the Valentine’s dinner is an opportunity for us (both management and associates) to do something out of the ordinary and focus on what we do best. The kitchen gets crazy here and there, but it’s an adrenaline rush – know-

Campaign to Protect Kids from Tech Picks Up Steam SALT LAKE CITY - A campaign has launched to protect kids' brains from the manipulative and addictive power of technology. Known as the Truth About Tech, the campaign was started by the children's advocacy group, Common Sense, and the Center for Humane Technology, a group of technology-industry insiders who want tech to work in humans' best interests. Colby Zintl is the vice president for external affairs with Common Sense, a group aimed at safeguarding kids in the digital age. He says that parents often blame themselves for the amount of time they spend with technology. (contd.) Podcast and entire story available: http://www. newsservice.org/index.php —Utah News Connection

Concern Over Solar Tariffs Led to Job Loss in 2017 SALT LAKE CITY Nearly 10,000 jobs nationwide were lost in the solar industry in 2017, according to a new report released by The Solar Foundation. But the group's eighth annual national jobs census also found that in states where solar is still ramping up, new jobs are on the rise, with Utah seeing a 40 percent increase. Solar Foundation Senior Director Ed Gilliland says the long-term trend continues to show significant jobs growth. "Solar employs over twice as many people as employed in the coal industry, five times as many as employed in nuclear energy, and almost as many that are employed in natural gas," he explains. (contd.) Podcast and entire story available: http://www.newsservice.org/ index.php —Utah News Connection

ing that what we’re doing behind the scenes is making an impact” Natasha Green, SUU Dining Services said of their volunteering for the event.

Decked out in Valentine red and white, the SUU Great Hall saw diners come and go during the event as they arrived for their reservation times. By setting up different seating times, volunteer servers were able to take orders restaurant style and the cooks were able to cook food in a timely manner. CCWCC said the event was designed to act as both a fundraiser and an opportunity to celebrate all healthy relationships.

Board member and fundraising chair Tessa Douglas headed up the event and expressed her thanks for the community’s support. “Thank you to everyone to donated time and energy to make this event happen, and thank you to everyone who supported us by attending. Because of you, we were able to raise several thousand dollars for the women's crisis center,” Douglas said.

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SUU Dining Services, who so generously donated their time and proceeds for this dinner.

I also want to thank SUU for donating the room, the SUU Jazz Band, who provided us with hours of outstanding music, and the volunteers who worked so hard to put this together and to host and serve at the event. Your efforts made a significant impact and will help victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in our community.”

Fundraisers play a vital role in CCWCC’s ability to provide services. While a percentage of Canyon Creek Women’s Crisis Center’s operating budget comes from government funds, the rest of their operating budget comes from grants and donations. Many of those grant approvals depend on matching donations from the community.

Canyon Creek Women’s Crisis Center provides provides advocacy services and emergency shelter services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Iron, Beaver and Garfield counties.

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The SUU Jazz Band (below) entertains as diners enjoy three course meal provided by SUU Dining Services in fundraiser for women's crisis center.

Services include emergency housing, food and clothing, crisis intervention, information and referral, legal and medical advocacy, support groups, and assistance in creating safety plans and service plans to achieve independence and self-reliance.

—Canyon Creek Women's Crisis Center