The Wayne & Garfield County Insider April 12, 2018

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Thursday, April 12, 2018

Local Citizen Scientists Monitor Sky Quality TEASDALE/TORREY/GROVER - You’re invited to help monitor night sky quality in the TeasdaleTorrey-Grover triangle on Saturday April 14. Entrada Institute board members and community members interested in the night sky will use a variety of fascinating data collection devices to gather data. Every six months, information is recorded from the same five locations and added to a database.

The group will meet around 9:30PM on April 14 at the home of Gary Pankow in Teasdale (S 200 Rustler Street, Teasdale; 2 blocks East of the Post Office). At 10:00PM those interested in gathering data will carpool to five locations measuring the brightness of the night sky along with other important data such as temperature, wind speed, and barometric pressure.

People of all ages are invited to participate. The monitors are easy to use and we’ll work in small groups. No skills are needed to join the fun. Data collected from this activity was recently used to designate Torrey, Utah's first international Dark Sky community. Come celebrate and support our beautiful dark skies and become part of this exciting citizen science project.

—Entrada Institute

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The 40th Annual AZ/UT Range Livestock Workshop & Tour Livestock Industry Personnel Gather to Discuss How to Maintain Viability in This Region Using the Latest Knowledge Available

Courtesy Kevin Heaton

Matt Spendlove, rancher from Virgin Utah, talks about the history and livestock management on his ranch on Smith Mesa.

ORDERVILLE/HURRICANE/VIRGIN - The 40th annual AZ/UT Range Livestock Workshop & Tour took place April 3 in Orderville, April 4 in Hurricane, and the tour on April 5 in Virgin, UT. It is cosponsored by Utah State University Extension and University of Arizona Cooperative

Extension and is the longest running multi-state Extension sponsored workshop in the West. It brings together ranchers, land management agency personnel, representatives from the U.S. and State Departments of Agriculture, State Farm Bureaus, Conservation Districts, and businesses serv-

Key Restoration Partner Recognized for Field Work

Lake Powell Fishing Report

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Sue Fearon, pictured above and to the right, was presented with an award for her efforts in habitat restoration and invasive special control as a member of the Grand Staircase Escalante Partners.

ESCALANTE - The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Region 6 Partners Program leadership met in Utah on March 14 to discuss the future of conservation work in the region. The group, comprised of representatives from around prairie and mountain states, had the opportunity to tour southwest desert riparian restoration efforts along the Escalante River.

During the meeting, an award was presented to one of the key

partners assisting in getting this habitat work done with the Partners Program on private lands.

Sue Fearon, of Grand Staircase Escalante Partners, was recognized for her exhausting efforts in furthering the mission of the Service, Partners Progam, and the Escalante River Watershed Partnership.

Ms. Fearon said that receiving the award during the Region 6 meeting and tour was unexpected.

“I knew I was going to con-

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Chance of showers on Thursday is 60%. Highs in upper 40s; lows in the 20s. Friday through Wednesday is a mix of clouds and sun, with some windy days. Highs in the 60s; lows in the upper 20s and low 30s.

ing the livestock industry, and Extension personnel, with the goal of keeping livestock operation and production viable in the Arizona Strip and southern Utah by providing cutting-edge, science-based knowledge to participants and strengthening relationships among all parties. The Work-

duct the tour, but receiving the award was a wonderful surprise,” said Fearon. “I love my work with the US Fish & Wildife Service and especially with biologist Clint Wirick.” It's been a great opportunity and a great program. Working with everybody involved makes it easy to have a great day.”

Since 2012, Fearon has worked with private landowners on projects focused on removing non-native woody species, primarily Russian olive, and restoration of riparian overstory and understory Award

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LAKE POWELL - The warming trend faltered this past week and afternoon water temperatures dropped slightly from 60 degrees down to 57 while early morning temps were still in the low 50s. Cooling slowed down bass that were starting to build spawning beds. Bass will move back up and fan some more rocks later this week as the next warming trend arrives.

It was surprising to see the impact of cooling daytime water temperatures, dropping lake levels, combined with the presence of quagga mussels as visibility in the lake became clearer than ever witnessed in my long career. We fished for bass in Friendship Cove only to find an aquatic petting zoo where the lake bottom could be seen at 25 feet throughout the entire cove. Bass and other fish were seen swimming under the boat but few were caught due to water clarity.

My advice is to spend more time fishing for bass in deeper water (25 to 30 feet) or in canyons where visibility is 15 feet of less. In clear water, throw very long casts to prevent fish from seeing the boat before they have a chance to see the lure. Recently, under the declining full moon, the very best bass fishing success was from 5 pm to dark when shadows were on the water.

That is the warmest water of Fishing Report Cont'd on page 5

The best way to keep children at home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant, and let the air out of the tires.

— Dorothy Parker

shop provides an outstanding opportunity, in one venue and at no cost, for southern Utah ranchers to keep informed about ongoing developments that can affect the success of their operations, talk directly with industry experts and scientists, socialize with other ranchers, and enjoy a delicious

catered lunch! There is also an opportunity to win door prizes, which this year included a rifle.

This year’s program included a presentation by Dr. Kevin Ballard of the Kanab Veterinary Clinic on ranch horse lameness, in which he described exam procedures and diagnostic tests for determining the cause of lameness.

Next, Rob Grumbles, retired Mohave County Extension Agent, and Bob Sandberg, retired Lead Range Conservationist with the AZ Strip BLM, both organizers of the initial Workshop 40 years ago, gave a brief history of how it got started and how it has evolved.

In the mid-1970s, when a lawsuit against the BLM required the agency to re-evaluate livestock grazing on the public lands it administered using stronger, science-based criteria, relations between ranchers and the BLM on the AZ Strip became tense. A group of ranchers, BLM, and Extension met and started the Workshop to encourage parties to work together to keep ranching viable. In keeping with the origin of the Workshop, each year at least one controversial topic is presented to keep participants thinking and talking about challenging issues.

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Crockett Dumas and Outlaw Trail Arabians Clean House in 2017 Endurance Standings

Courtesy AZ Cowgirl Photography

OT Rasa RSI and her breeder-rider-trainer Crockett Dumas. Rasa won the 2017 Drinkers of the Wind Award, along with distinctions as AERC WAR Mare, AERC National (High) Mileage, AERC Pioneer Horse (Heavyweight division), and AHA Distance Horse of the Year.

ESCALANTE – Crockett Dumas and his Outlaw Trail endurance horses, normally regular winners on the Endurance trail riding circuit, this past year have outdone even themselves in endurance standings and awards.

“I've never won as many national awards...this year was really something. Five years ago I thought I was done, but here we are,” said Dumas.

Dumas' latest mount, nine year old mare OT Rasa RSI have won the Institute for the Desert Arabian's “Drinkers of the Wind” award for 2017.

(The “OT” in the horses'

names stands for Outlaw Trail, and “RSI” stands for Rancho San Ignacio,in honor of the line from which they are bred.)

Among Rasa's other awards for 2017: AERC War Mare, AERC National [High] Mileage, AERC Pioneer Horse (heavyweight division), and Arabian Horse Association Distance Horse of the Year. The AHA's Distance Horse of the Year award may only be earned once in the lifetime of any horse. Rasa's sister OT Sara RSI win the award in

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Wayne County Commissioners Meeting

As a tax paying resident of Wayne County I was confused about something that was mentioned at the April 2nd Commissioners meeting. I wonder if I heard right. Is the County really going to spend over $100,000 on the airport? I realize that if I heard right this money would be in addition to several million dollars contributed by the Federal Government and some money coming from the State. But all the same: how many people currently use the airport or would use it after this improvement? Almost all our visitors arrive in motor vehicles. Some do come by bicycle — more, I think, than by airplane. As far as I can ascertain no humans arrive by water transportation and I’m fairly certain that nobody has yet been teleported here. So it’s pretty much bicycle and motor vehicle and the very occasional hiker. In fact, I would wager that in any given year we have more hikers arriving here than tourists arriving by airplane. As to residents with airplanes, I only know of one — and he has been able to use the airport in its current state. Therefore I am wondering if this $100,000 might be used in some other way. Given the content of the April 2nd meeting I would suggest that the Commissioners look at salaries for County employees. We cannot attract teachers or law enforcement personnel because the salaries that Wayne County offers are ridiculously low. I don’t know about other people, but I sure would like to see our teachers and law enforcement personnel paid decent wages long before I would like to see improvements to an airport that almost nobody uses.

But maybe that’s just me.

Barry Morgenstern, Wayne County

Concerned Citizens Come Together to Discuss Local Issues at Commissioners Meeting

An estimated 50 people attended the Wayne County Commission meeting on April 2.. It was truly inspiring to see how many people came forward to speak their minds to the commissioners. The tone remained respectful at all times, yet a number of very real concerns were brought forth. What brought us all together that morning was the recent news that our esteemed County Clerk, Ryan Torgerson, was not going to run for election in 2018, nor was Sheriff Taylor. In addition, we had learned that Jeri Johnson, Director of our Emergency Services had also recently quit. Coupled with the resignation of our County Attorney Le Ellen Mc Cartney last summer, the recent personnel losses were of great concern to many Wayne County citizens.

The following is a condensed list of issues and concerns so eloquently voiced by the taxpayers: • The commissioners need to take a hard look at their spending priorities • The loss of 4 key county employees in less than a year may reflect a failure of leadership • Communication from the county government to the citizens needs to be improved • Citizens in the "down county" area feel unrepresented at the county level • Solid support for Ryan Torgerson was frequently expressed by citizens, who urged him to run again as a write-in candidate • Those in attendance voiced firm support and appreciation for all of the folks working at the courthouse • Some citizens may be willing to help with mundane county chores such as stuffing envelopes • There is an unfortunate cultural divide between up and down county, "move-ins" and "locals", LDS and non-LDS In addition, several county employees spoke up; Colleen Allen is very concerned for the county, Sheriff Taylor said Wayne County law enforcement wages fall well below the state average making recruitment difficult, Ryan has been asking for additional personnel in his office for the last 4 years but none was forthcoming, Adus Dorsey says he has been working on tourism issues but has limited resources There may be a write-in candidate for County Clerk; Adrian Ruger of Fremont. Deputy Dan Jensen will be running for Sheriff.

The commissioners have advertised for a HR position, and have authorized advertising for 2 vacant positions on the Travel Council.

Our current County Attorney is Mike Olson, who is also the Emery County attorney. All of these things add up to the big question, which is; how does the county set spending priorities for the tax revenues it collects?

One of the things that Wayne County Taxpayers Associaton is researching at the moment is the source of tax monies collected in Wayne County. We need to know the percentage and amount of tax revenues generated by tourism and hospitality, by greenbelt property taxes, by full-rate property taxes and so on. That way, we can determine if the interests of the tourism and hospitality sector, the retirement and second home sectors and the agricultural sectors are being fairly represented in county government.

Once again, give yourselves a big pat on the back for attending today's session. Public engagement is crucial to improving our local governments.

As always, any feedback from you, the taxpayers, is encouraged and welcomed. And, as always, we are seeking interested and engaged members for our board of directors. We meet monthly for 1 to 2 hours. We also encourage members to volunteer to attend a commission meeting once in a while and write up a brief report about what they heard. (One of the other issues we are very interested in is what kinds of topics are discussed and decions are made by the commissioners in their "closed" meetings. The things they may legally address behind closed doors are extremely limited, and must be disclosed before they go into closed session. Citizen involvement can help to track these things.)

Ronni Egan, Wayne County

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We Aren't in Kansas Anymore

Those of you wearing a few years probably remember the 1939 film version of the “Wizard of Oz”. Dorothy, the Tin Man, and the Lion each faced a problem; no way back to Kansas, no brains, no heart. They headed for the Emerald City, understanding that the Great Wizard of Oz would magically solve their problems.

When they walked into the chamber of the Wizard their attention was distracted by a giant puppet-like figure, arms waving, horns blowing, wreathed in smoke, bellowing “I am the All Powerful Wizard of Oz.” Our situation in Southern Utah is pretty similar. For fifty years, our attention has been distracted by our own version of the “All Powerful Wizard’; local politicians shouting one slogan over and over; that our national government is our enemy and it and it alone is to blame for all the real problems we face.

And of course, we do face real problems. For decades our schools have deteriorated, our infrastructure has worn out, our access to affordable medical care has all but disappeared, our fossilized economy has struggled with a lack of new ideas and energy.

Dorothy wasn’t fooled. She drew back the curtain in the corner to expose the Professor, an old humbug with no special power to solve their real problems. She was angry, but she soon realized that she and her companions, with some practical advice from Professor, had at hand the tools they needed to address those problems.

As neighbors and citizens, we need to follow Dorothy’s courageous example and turn our attention away from half a century of empty political finger pointing. If we have the courage to look behind the curtain, we can find genuine, practical solutions to the problems we collectively face. Marsha Holland, running as an unaffiliated candidate for Utah House District 73, has her hand on the curtain.

Scott Berry, Torrey

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for selecting heifers to keep in your herd and for keeping BVD (bovine viral diarrhea)

Dr. Peter Mundschenk, the Arizona State VeterinariCont'd from page 1 an, gave a talk on the controversial topic of the relationship between antibiotic resistance in humans and antibiotic use in livestock and provided some guiding principles for ranchers in making decisions about antibiotic use in their herds.

Snow Insider Adam Participants in the Livestock Workshop listen to presentations about from Congressmany topics including ranch horse lameness, evaluating bull EPDs, rain man Chris gauge and phone app usage and design, strategies for selecting heifers, Stewart’s staff etc., gave an overNext on the program, out of your herd. Barry Wal- view of H.R. 4558, the Grand Dr. Matthew Garcia from lace spoke about the Restore Staircase Escalante EnUSU Extension gave a talk Arizona Initiative on the Ari- hancement Act, introduced on how to evaluate bull EPDs zona-Mexico border that uses by Congressman Stewart, (Expected Progeny Differ- products from Dow AgroSci- that would create three new ence: numbers that predict ences for brush control to re- national monuments and a characteristics of a bull’s store natural grasslands and at new national park, Escalante calves, such as birth, wean- the same time improve border Canyons National Park, on ing, or yearling weight). He surveillance capability. Claire public land within the origihelped ranchers understand Volk from Dow AgroSciences nal boundaries of the Grand how to use these numbers to provided more information on Staircase-Escalante National select for characteristics that products for brush and weed Monument. Matt Spendlove improve the performance of control. Merlin Esplin from of Virgin wrapped up the range cattle and match their the AZ Strip Grazing Ad- Workshop with a brief overproduction systems. Dr. Mike visory Board described op- view of his family ranching Crimmins from UA Extension portunities for funding range and triticale hay growing demonstrated a rain gauge improvements with money operation on private land, and phone app designed in from grazing fees that goes which would be the site for collaboration with Arizona back to the grazing boards, the tour on April 6.

Judging by attendance ranchers and Forest Service and Randy Marshall from the personnel to meet their need Utah Grazing Improvement (over 150 in Orderville, alfor ranch-scale precipitation Program described similar most as many in Hurricane monitoring in a region where opportunities for Utah. KC.P. and 120 for the tour), local precipitation varies greatly Mathis from Texas A&M ad- ranchers feel that the Workover time and space and graz- vised ranchers on key steps shop has a lot to offer them. ing allotments are often in they could take to increase This was a new record for difficult to reach areas. These the profitability of their op- attendance and a great way tools can be used to inform erations based on numbers to celebrate the 40th annigrazing management and crunched from the Standard versary, along with birthPerformance Analysis data- day cake at lunch. drought planning.

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habitat. Fearon and ERWP have worked with more than 200 local private landowners, conducting habitat restoration on over 1,000 acres.

A plaque awarded to Ms. Fearon's recognizing her work states: “Sue contacted private landowners, identified habitat restoration projects, and then worked with entities to obtain funding and implement restoration practices in riparian habitat. The riparian areas within the Escalante River watershed are better places because of Sue's love of wild and scenic things.”

—U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Partners for Fish & Wildlife Program

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Rasa also won the Drinkers of the Wind Award last year, and her full sister, OT Sara Moniet RSI, was the winner for the four years prior.

Dumas and his Arabians have earned the Drinkers of the Wind award nine of the eleven years the award has been offered.

The Dumas/Rasa team also came in second in the Bill Stuckey award, which is for high mileage riders 65 years and older, and also won the Pioneer Award for multi-day rides of 155-300 mile races.

All of this winnings are despite starting the mare only two years ago.

“I got on her for the first

time on January 1st of 2016 and we did our first 50 mile ride within three months,” said Dumas.

Dumas often starts his horses as late as eight years of age. On the Endurance circuit, horses may not compete until they're at least five.

In 2017, her second year of competition, Rasa completed thirty-six of thirty-seven American Endurance Ride Conference rides for 1,835 miles, including the grueling "Outlaw and the Virgin Pioneer" ride of 250 miles over five days. This follows twenty-seven of thirty completions for 1390 miles in 2016.

The Institute for the Desert Arabian have conferred their “Huge congratulations to this chestnut mare and to her breedertrainer-rider Crockett Dumas.”

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How to Save Money on Your Next Outdoor Adventure Tips and Tricks to Help Make Your Forays into the Wilderness More Affordable

Camping can be an inexpensive way to enjoy a vacation with your friends and family. Whether you're going swimming or boating at a nearby lake, or want to rough it on a multi-day backpacking trip, many people look forward to taking in the grand outdoors this time of year. From choosing a spot to getting your gear, here are five steps for setting off on your next adventure.

Pick a park. Avoiding a flight or multi-day road trip can be a great way to cut down your travel expenses. Chances are there's something beautiful to see right in your neck of the woods. Ask your friends and nearby relatives for recommendations, and search online for reviews of local wilderness areas, hiking trails and campgrounds.

The National Park Service (NPS) is a good go-to resource. The NPS maintains an index of national parks, monuments, seashores, recreation areas and other outdoor areas across the country. There are over 400 parks on the index, and only about a quarter of them charge an entrance fee (anywhere from $5 to $30 for a non-commercial vehicle).

Secure your pass. If you are taking trips to national and federal recreational parks frequently, you may want to consider purchasing an America The Beautiful Annual Pass for $80, which provides access to over 2,000 federal recreation sites, not just those that the NPS manages. A single pass covers the driver and all passengers in a personal vehicle (or up to four adults for sites that charge per person). There are also four (4) free days at all National Park Service sites each year, although you should expect crowds if you visit on one of them, and free annual passes for active-duty military members and their dependents.

State-managed parks are another option. As with the national park passes, a regional or state-wide annual pass could save you money in the long run if you visit these parks several times throughout the year.

Prepare to pitch a tent.

You may have several available options when choosing where to sleep. Hotels, motels and vacation rentals may be the most comfortable, but they

come at a premium.

Camping cabins, which offer luxuries like electricity and heating or cooling, can be a good "middle ground" option. Renting an RV is another possibility, though between the rental and overnight fees it won't necessarily get you great savings. Tent camping could be your cheapest route. Even if you don't have the gear, you can likely find a new tent and inflatable mattress for as low as $100. However, keep in mind that extremely discounted gear might not last as long compared to more expensive options. Checking reviews is crucial to finding the best gear for you and your needs.

National and state park campground overnight fees are often less expensive than privately owned campgrounds, and you can reserve a spot to lay your head on federally managed land, including within national parks and forests, online at Recreation. gov. But beware, they fill up quickly. Luckily, for those that aren't big on planning ahead, there are many parks that offer first-come, first-served campgrounds.

With a little research, you might be surprised by how many affordable camping options are available. Some state and federal agencies, such as the National Forest Service, allow dispersed camping for free. You'll need to set up your tent away from designated campgrounds and won't have access to running water, restrooms or trash service (please follow leave-no-trace principles).

Buy gear that suits your needs. You've got a place to go and somewhere to sleep. Now it's time to get the gear.

Here are three questions that can help you determine if you should rent or buy gear and, if you decide to buy it, whether you should opt for budget or high-end products.

Before you buy, ask yourself: • Do you already have something that will work?

• How often will you use the item?

• How long do you expect it to last?

If you'll only take the occasional camping trip, a cheap tent could fit your needs just fine. If you go every weekend, however, purchasing a higherquality tent would make more

sense.

You don't need to go all out and purchase a new tent, sleeping bag, pad and backpack your first time out. Instead, you can rent the things you need online or from a nearby sporting goods store.

Or better yet, ask friends and family members if you can borrow their gear.

Even if you do decide to buy high-end gear, you can save money by purchasing used products. Some are still in great condition, especially when retail stores sell returned items that were only used once or twice. You can also find a wide array of camping gear for sale on classified sites for a real bargain.

That being said, there are a few things you shouldn't skimp on. A first aid kit is a worthwhile and inexpensive purchase. Also, if you'll be in backcountry for days at a time, you may want to enroll in a wilderness first aid training course. Although courses can cost several hundred dollars, you'll learn potentially life-saving skills.

Don't overspend on food. It may be tempting to splurge on park restaurants, but it could be more costeffective to avoid the crowds and cook at a campsite. Check online or call a ranger to see what kind of pit setup is available and what supplies might be included. Bring a cooler for perishables and stock up on shelf-stable and easily-packable basics. As for supplies, matches or a lighter, aluminum foil, portable grate, metal tongs and a lightweight pot and pan are necessities. Planning ahead may take some extra time, but some due diligence will help you save on your outdoor adventure. You can still cook amazing meals, and nothing feels more like camping than cooking over a fire.

Bottom line: A camping trip can seem like a cheap getaway, but the costs can easily add up to more than you budgeted. Whether you want to travel to the Adirondacks, hike in Yosemite or embark on a local camping trip, a little planning can help to make your trip more fun and help free your mind from financial stress.

—Hugh Norton

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Combating Hunger on Utah College Campuses SALT LAKE CITY - A growing number of college students in Utah and across the nation don't have enough money to buy food, according to a new national survey.

It says nearly one in 10 community college students went without food for 24 hours in the past month. Researchers found that nearly half of community college students struggle with hunger, and 36 percent of university students are food insecure.

Melissa Jensen, outreach manager for Utahns Against Hunger, said the stereotype of the "starving college student" bored with Chinese take-out and day-old pizza misses the mark.

"There definitely is a problem on our campuses," she said. "When we talked with students, a lot of them had no idea there was a food pantry, and you could see something light up in their eyes - like, 'Oh, I can go get food? I can go get help?' " Jensen recently wrapped up a series of workshops to connect students with resources, including SNAP benefits - formerly known as food stamps - at Salt Lake Community College. She said with rising tuition costs and mounting student-loan debt, some people skip meals to make ends meet, and many have to choose between paying for rent, books or food.

Rebecca Van Maren, community partnerships coordinator at Salt Lake Community College, said students who attended the workshops were especially excited to learn they could access on-campus community gardens, which have grown from a single location at Miller campus to four of the college's 10 sites.

"The idea that they could grow their own food, and if they didn't have the ability to rent their own plot for $25 for a growing season, then they were able to access that fresh produce through the pantry," she said. "It's a really great way for us to increase access to healthy, nutritious food."

In addition to Salt Lake Community College, Utah State University, the University of Utah, Southern Utah University, Dixie State University and others also have launched food pantries to help students, staff and faculty members struggling to get by.

—Utah News Connection

The Bob Cats went to a track meet out in Milford and did really well.

Much of the team is made up of Juniors, who had their Prom Friday and outing on Saturday and missed the track meet. The girls took first place with a score of 151 to Milford 134.

The boys came in second against Milford. Scores from the meet: 3200M Girls: Jordan Bennett 2nd. Boys: Porter Schoppe 1st. 100M Hurdles girls: Hallie Palmer 2nd, Brianna Stowe 3rd.

Boys: Jevin Savage 1st, Easton Torgerson 3rd.1600M Porter Shoppe 2nd. 300M hurdles girls: Brianna Stowe 2nd, Hallie Palmer 3rd.

Boys: Javin Savage 1st.

Girls sprint relay: PHS 1st and Boys: 3rd.4x100 relay Girls: 2nd Boys: 2nd.

400M girls: Tana Frandsen 2nd, Kesa Miller 5th, Boys: Trevor Wolfley 1st.800M girls: Taylia Norris 1st , Talor Bennett 2nd. 4x400 Girls: 1st, Boys: 1stHigh jump girls: Tana Frandsen 2nd.Discus Jace Eyre 2nd, Bryson Marshall 3rd. Javelin Boys: Bryson Marshall 1st Jarem Frandsen 3rd.

Girls: Kiesia Miller 3rd, Matay Barney 2nd.Shot put boys: Jace Eyre 3rd and Bryson Marshall 5th.

Girls: Kambre Fulmer 2nd.

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Vaping Harmful to Teens Even With No Nicotine E-Cigarette Vapor Produces Chemicals That May be Harmful to Users

SALT LAKE CITY An increasing number of teens in Utah and across the United States are drawn to electronic cigarettes, with such flavors as watermelon and cotton candy. But new research says vaping produces toxic chemicals, even when there's no nicotine in the product.

Researchers at the University of California at San Francisco tested the urine of more than 80 adolescent smokers, and 20 nonsmokers. Mark Rubenstein, a UCSF pediatrics professor and the study's lead author, thinks teens need to be warned that the vapor produced by e-cigarettes is not

harmless.

"We are finding some of the same chemicals that we see in regular cigarettes in teenagers who are using ecigarettes," Rubenstein said.

"The levels are much lower than in regular cigarettes, but teens should not be exposing themselves to any levels."

He explained that the oils in e-cigarettes, such as propylene glycol and glycerin - although approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - release harmful toxins when exposed to the high temperatures needed to create vapor smoke.

Dr. Norman Edelman, senior science consultant for

the American Lung Association, said Rubenstein's study should sound an alarm about possibly regulating e-cigarettes, which can be a gateway to traditional smoking.

While some localities have laws on the books that limit access, Edelman believes the FDA should extend rules that restrict the use of tobacco to vape products as well.

"And the American Lung Association is rather concerned that the Food and Drug Administration, over a year ago, announced their intention to promulgate such rules, but have not yet done so," added Edelman.

Rubenstein offered

one caveat on e-cigarettes, which also are marketed to adults trying to quit smoking.

"We're not saying that adults who are heavy cigarette smokers shouldn't consider these products as a form of harm reduction," he said. "We're just saying that kids should not be exposed to these products."

Utah law prohibits selling tobacco products to people under age 19, and the purchase or possession of electronic cigarettes by anyone 18 years or younger is also prohibited.

—Utah News Connection

When it comes to comparing the costs of various colleges, remember that on the broadest level, costs can be tangible or intangible. To save money, follow these tips from KHEAA. Tangible costs include tuition and fees and room and board.

Intangible costs include everything else: textbooks and supplies; computers; and personal items, such as shampoo, clothes, entertainment, laundry, and other expenses.

You can save money, sometimes a lot of money, by controlling the costs of your lifestyle. That doesn’t mean skimping on shampoo, soap, food and doing your laundry.

But you can cut costs by finding sales or using coupons.

Always be looking out for buy one, get one free deals.

You can also save quite a bit of money by cutting back on treats such as entertainment and dining out. Doing those things less often will make them even more special when

you do treat yourself.

Remember: The less you spend on the intangibles, the less you’ll have to take out in student loans. That means that after you graduate you can afford more of the things you enjoy.

KHEAA is a public, nonprofit agency established in 1966 to improve students’ access to college. It provides information about financial aid and financial literacy at no cost to students and parents.

KHEAA also helps colleges

manage their student loan default rates and verify information submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To learn more about those services, visit www.kheaa.com.

In addition, KHEAA disburses private Advantage Education Loans on behalf of its sister agency, KHESLC. For more information about Advantage Education Loans, visit www.advantageeducationloan.com.

—KHEAA

Make College More Affordable by Saving on Intangible Costs Money Tips for Students

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Wills, Trusts, and More Legal Issues Related to Funeral Planning

by Jeffery J. McKenna When you die, who will decide what happens to your body? Who will decide your burial location and the funeral arrangements?

If a daughter from an earlier marriage wants her father buried near her mother in Los Angeles but the daughter’s stepmother wants her husband buried in Southern Utah or Nevada, whose desire will prevail? If a person wants to be cremated but never told those close to her, will she be cremated?

Answers to the above questions depend on you.

You must make the decisions in writing regarding your funeral and burial before you die. Part of your estate planning should entail addressing these issues.

State law provides that the person named in your will (an “executor,” or now more commonly referred to as “personal representative”) shall have authority prior to appointment by the court to carry out written instructions of the decedent relating to his body, funeral, and burial arrangements.

This means two things.

First, you should have a will naming someone as executor or personal representative. Second, you should provide written instructions

to your personal representative regarding your burial and funeral arrangements. Both of these steps are vitally important.

If you have not left a will naming an executor or personal representative and written directions (whether in your will or some other document), the law is unclear as to who has authority to make those decisions. This uncertainty can and has lead to terrible disagreements between family members which is something everyone probably wants to avoid.

On occasion, family members have discussed with me and others in our office their desire to change, or their fear that another family member will want to change, the location of burial of a loved one.

Significantly, the courts have stated that it is a sound and well-established policy of law that a person, once buried, should not be exhumed except for the most compelling of reasons.

Because burial decisions have to be made very quickly after death and are almost impossible to change once made, you should set forth your desires regarding your funeral and burial when doing your estate planning.

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

This week's answers on page 9

BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center Donna's Turkey Casserole, Roll, Salad/Broccoli, Fruit Cocktail, Apple Cake

TUES Apr. 17th WED Apr. 18th

Cheeseburger Soup, Wheat Bread, Relish Tray, Pears, Oatmeal Cookie

THURS Apr. 19th

Beef Stroganoff, french Bread, Salad/ Tropical fruit, Green beans, White Cake w/ Cherries

Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666 All meals are served with milk & bread Suggested donation is $3 for seniors and $7 for those under 60 years of age.

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.

Donna's Turkey Casserole, Roll, Salad/ Broccoli, Fruit Cocktail, Apple Cake

Wed.

Cheeseburger Soup, Wheat Bread, Relish Tray, Pears, Oatmeal Cookie

Thurs.

Beef Stroganoff, French Bread, Salad/ Tropical Fruit, Green Beans, White Cake w/ Cherries

Apr. 17th Apr. 18th Apr. 19th

All meals are served with milk or juice. If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00am. 826-4317. Suggested donation for seniors over 60 $3.00, and under 60 is $7.00

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Kraft Dinner

Before going off to a conference for work, a wife instructed her husband to give their kids Kraft Dinner for supper.

When suppertime came, however, he didn't feel like cooking and instead took the kids out to a local fast-food restaurant.

While they were eating he told them to tell their mother that they had had Kraft Dinner for supper, should she ask, or else Daddy would get into trouble.

Later, at bedtime, she called to say goodnight to the kids and asked the five-year-old daughter, Samantha, what they had eaten for supper.

"Kraft Dinner," replied Samantha.

As the husband took a sigh of relief, she added brightly, "From Dairy Queen!"

WITH A SATELLITE OFFICE NOW IN PANGUITCH. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona.

He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead. He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 6281711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com.

Meeting with a funeral planner at the mortuary of your choice and having your desires set forth in a prearranged plan can be very helpful to all involved.

Fishing Report

Lost Car

When out shopping at her local supermarket, an elderly woman forgot where she'd parked. A nearby police officer, noticing her agitation, asked, "Is something wrong?"

"I can't find my car," she explained.

"What kind is it?" he inquired sympathetically.

The old lady gave him a quizzical look. "Name some"

12 Hour Shifts

A nurse had been doing twelve-hour shifts on a medical/surgical unit.

One evening she finally got to enjoy an action movie with her husband.

As they were sitting in the theater holding hands. During the exciting chase scene, he turned to her and said. "Look, if you wanna hold hands, fine.

But quit taking my pulse, okay?"

more fish were caught per boat.

This year the average catch is 10 fish or less. It is important to be in the right spot where many fish can be caught while 20 yards away from the good spot no fish are caught.

Move around from spot to spot until the boat is centered over a school for best results.

I still go uplake and troll for stripers along the breaking edge of the shoreline where water depth changes quickly from 20 feet to 50 feet. can Courtesy UDWR Stripers see and feel the With warmer temperatures, expect fishing trolled lure in the success to improve and falter as the temclear water and peratures cool and the wind picks up. come up from the day with water clarity re- 40-50 feet to hit the lure at 10 feet. It is wise in the clear water duced by shadows.

Walleye fishing has started to troll the lure at 200 feet or furin the northern lake. One party ther to let the fish forget about captured 50 walleye over the the boat before seeing the lure. past weekend fishing near Good This is more important in the Hope Bay. Their technique was southern clear lake than in the to cast Gulp minnows and Keit- north where water clarity is less ech swimbaits on 3/16 ounce jig than 10 feet.

In the south, stripers are heads on main lake points where schooling in clear water along bottom depth was 10 to 15 feet.

The lures had to be retrieved the main channel and in the very slowly for best results. Ex- murky water at the backs of pect walleye action to improve canyons. The schools are now lakewide, each week through large, tight and easy to see on the graph instead of scattered in the rest of April and May. Some crappie have been small bunches as they were over caught over the length of the winter. Once located, they can lake. They will be near a sunk- be caught by casting crankbaits, en bush or holding by an old jigs, and spoons to their holdcottonwood tree trunk. Brush ing location. More fish can be is not abundant so it takes a caught on lures uplake than on lot of searching to find where bait near the main channel.

Expect fishing success to they hangout. More crappie are caught in the mid and northern improve with warm weather and falter as the wind and cool lake.

Clear water is not a prob- temperatures return. Watch the lem in the northern lake where weather reports that are fairly runoff is starting to muddy the accurate for about 10 days out. water from Hite down to the Go fishing on the best weather Horn. The channel is getting days during April, when posmuddy but the backs of the can- sible, to have the best success yons (White, Trachyte, Scorup, on your trip.

—Utah Division of etc.) remain green with good Wildlife Resources fishing for bass, walleye and stripers.

Bait fishing is working now in the southern lake with Lake Elevation: 3,612 stripers reportedly caught at the Ft dam, power plant intake and on Water Temperatures: the first left turn after passing 52-58°F buoy 3 while heading up lake.

Number of stripers caught is not as many as last year when 20 or Cont'd from page 1

Failed Gift

A customer called our florist shop to order a bouquet.

"Make it bright and festive looking," she said. "I want it to cheer up a friend. She just lost her Seeing Eye dog."

New Client

My friend sat down with a new client at her gym to review her application. For the question "To what do you attribute your fitness issues?" the woman wrote, "Horrendous eating habits."

"What makes you answer that?" my friend asked. The woman replied, "I can't spell atrocious."

First Poker, Now This...

My nephew trained his three Weimaraners to play baseball.

While visiting our family started playing a baseball game. The dogs were positioned at left, center and right fields. Whenever a batter hit the ball, one of the dogs would retrieve it, bring it to the pitcher and then return to the outfield. When it was my brother's turn at bat, he tried to swing hard but hit the ball only about 40 feet. Next time he approached home plate, all three dogs came into the infield and waited.

Punishment

I entered ten puns into a contest to see which one would win.

No pun in ten did.

Shower Thoughts

“I wonder what my dog named me?”

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Josh Jackson 1985 - 2018

LOA - Our kind and beloved husband, father, son, brother and uncle, Joshua Jackson, age 32, passed away March 30, 2018 at his home in Loa. He was born April 21, 1985 in Richfield, a son of Douglas Doyle and Tammie Lott Jackson.

He married Chantell Dawn Hansen July 10, 2006 in Sevier, Utah.

They were later divorced.

He married Jonna Geesje Gines July 20, 2009 in Pleasant Grove, Utah.

Josh was a member of the LDS Church. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He loved wood working and looking for arrowheads and exploring new caves, and anything hands on.

He enjoyed spending time with his children and family. Josh loved his family, they were everything to him. He will be greatly missed.

Josh is survived by his wife, Jonna Gines of Lehi; children: Oklie Hansen and Makenzie Jean Jackson, both of West Virginia; Josie Aleah Jackson, Gage Jackson and Ava Marie Ainsley Jackson, all of Lehi; his parents, Doug and Tammie Jackson of Loa; sisters and brothers: Anna Cracchiolo of Pensylvania; Trenton and Stephanie Jackson of Orem; Jerico and Tanna Jackson of Loa; Lashay Jackson of Blackfoot, Idaho; 15 nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Don Warren Jackson and Sarah Jean Jackson, Devere Lott and Cliffalean Lott; a cousin, Shawn Jackson and an aunt, Melissa Rose Lott.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 6, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. in the Loa LDS Stake Center, where friends may call for viewing Friday from 11:00 to 12:30 prior to the services.

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

On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

Lewis G. Blackburn 1922 - 2018

FREMONT - Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, uncle, friend, and neighbor, Lewis Goff Blackburn, age 96, departed from this world April 4, 2018, at his home in Fremont, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Lewis was born February 13, 1922, in Loa, Utah. He is the son of Heber Charles Blackburn and Louisa Taylor Blackburn.

He was raised by Trena and Scott Goff, as his mother passed away when he was only 21 days old.

He married his high school sweetheart, Donna Albrecht, in the Manti Temple April 21, 1942.

Dad enjoyed working the soil and watching things grow.

He was a farmer and rancher for 45 years, and he took great pride in his huge garden and yard. He loved sharing, and many people reaped the benefits of his beautiful garden.

Dad was very civic minded and cared about his community and his little town of Fremont.

He served as president of the Fremont Irrigation Company and was the caretaker for the Fremont Cemetery for over 20 years.

Dad had an unwavering love of the Gospel and was active in church until the very end. He was truly an exemplary patriarch of the Fremont Ward. He held many church positions throughout his life including bishop for five years, councilor in the bishopric for three years, and Sunday School President. Dad and Mom served as ordinance workers at the Manti Temple for 10 years. Dad often stated that these were the best years of his life.

Dad was known for his sharp memory and quick wit, which he maintained through his final moments.

Lewis is survived by his children: Scott and Dixie Blackburn, Fremont, Utah; Paula and Rick Roberts, Monroe, Utah; Lesa and Steve Rasmussen, Fremont, Utah; Tammy and Ron Perkins, Erda, Utah; 26 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Garth Tolbert.

He was preceded in death by his children Ronnie Blackburn and Erlene Curtis; his parents; wife, Donna Albrecht Blackburn; and 13 siblings.

Funeral services will be Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. in the Fremont LDS Ward Chapel, where friends may call for viewing Saturday morning from 10:00 to 12:30 prior to the services.

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

On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

April 12, 2018

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com It looks like the tourist season has really started this year. With long lines of trailers going down 89, to where ever, the season is off to a great start. I took a bus load of middle schoolers over to Bryce Canyon on Wed., and the Park was jammed. There wasn’t any parking at Inspiration Pt. or Sunset Pt. Fortunately the park buses will start running this week and will take away some of the congestion. Royce Pollock took the kids on a hike from Inspiration to Sunset pt., and this slowed down these energetic young ones some. At the park, one thing was really missing.

There wasn’t any snow, Royce said it had been raining quite a bit and took the snow away with it. The weather felt more like summer. I had on a sweatshirt, and I was over dressed.

Last year I volunteered to help out Royce Pollock’s trail crew on a number of days.

Right at the end of the season, it really rained and washed out much of the Wall Street Trail that Royce’s crew had spent weeks grooming. The President had put a hiring freeze on Federal employees, and Royce’s crew had gone down from 15 workers to 5. Many of those jobs went to high school students to help pay for their college classes. If you feel like you would like to help out at the park, (it is hard work, and it is at an 8,000 ft. elevation) you might contact Royce. He would be thrilled to have you. You do get a lot of “thank you's” from the tourists that are hiking those trails and being out working in one of the prime parks in the National Park system is a real plus.

While the Middle school was at the Bryce Canyon park, the High School students had a really realistic assault drill with gun fire and dead bodies. The

Police, Firefighters, and EMTs were there as well, and they even brought in a helicopter to pick up one of the victims.

Friday night the Class of 2019 had their Junior Prom.

Every year the decorating that goes into this affair is out of sight. Many, many hours go into this ball by the students and their parents, and it really shows up in the Promenade, with each girl in her beautiful gown accompanied by her date in his tux. I don’t remember too much about my prom, it was 65 years ago, so that’s somewhat of an excuse, but I don’t think there were any decorations. I do remember the girl I took wouldn’t go out with me after the dance, (she said she had a boyfriend) so I really must have impressed her. I don’t really know if the students realize how lucky they are growing up in a small town. The friends they make in school here will last them a life time.

The President has expelled 60 Russian diplomats and shut down their Embassy in Seattle Washington. This also was done throughout the world because of their poisoning of a former Russian spy and his daughter in England. They were poisoned by a nerve gas that is only produced in Russia. Of course the Russians sent home 60 of our diplomats from their Country. If you think about it, it probably will save the tax payers millions of dollars, for all of those that got the boot.

The President has put a tariff on goods that are coming here from China; this has caused a 575 point drop in the Dow Jones market. It has the farmers in the Mid-West in a panic; the majority of their crops are in soy beans that go to China.

The Sufco Mine, just outside of Salina, (Utah larg-

est coal mine) is seeking a tax royalty reduction, potentially worth millions of dollars on what it owes for federal coal leases that are mined there.

Mines tapping coal on federal lands pay 8% royalty on the value of their production. It amounts to about $2.80 a ton.

Sufco Utah’s most productive coal mine, produces about 5 million tons a year.

Their production is going down as of lately as the power generating industry switches to cleaner energy sources.

Utah coal mines produce 14.5 million tons and the majority of this or 12.8 million tons come off of federal leases.

Half of the $36 million in tax revenue that is generated by these royalties goes to the State and they give it to rural communities through grants and loans. Since these reductions are almost always granted, it is probably a done deal. 35 of the 80 coal mines on federal leases enjoyed reduced realities over the past 25 years, according to a study by a nonpartisan Taxpayer for Common Sense in a 2015 study. Another study from the Headwaters Economics group has estimated that royalty relief lowered payment by $294 million on leases sold from 1990 and 2013. So as a tax payer you are helping out the coal industry. (Information is from an article in the SLC Tribune March 9).

(From the April edition of the Smithsonian magazine :) The coal industry employed 50,000 employees, the windindustry employs 102,500 and the solar-industry employs 260,000 in 2016. Iowa ranks first in clean electricity percent wise, at 35% and it is all wind powered. Of the top 4 states, wind is their chief source of power, the states So. Dakota, Kansas and Oklahoma are

all receiving over 25% from wind power. However California, receives power from wind, solar and geothermal and Nevada receives much of their power from geothermal sources. Texas would rank 6th globally with installed wind capacity if it were a country.

The fraction of the sun’s radiant energy that reaches the earth is tiny, which is good, because the sun produces, in five-billionth of a second, what earthlings produce in a year. Right now coal produces about 1,200 billion in kilowatt hours of energy and renewable sources does about 573 billion kilowatt hours, by 2050 renewable sources will replace coal as the leading source of power.

I talked to Brent Cottam, from Escalante the other day about his latest financial venture out in paradises. Brent owns quite a few gas stations in the east part of Garfield Co. and now he is taking advantage of the gold mine he is sitting on, the Grand Staircase National Monument and has built a hotel in Escalante.

Brent said he was really surprise how much business the hotel did this last winter. Escalante has so much scenery to offer, it could become another Bryce Canyon.

Monday night the 16th the Panguitch Coalition on fighting drugs will be having a family night outing down at the baseball park. There will be games, and dinner will be served at 5:30pm, all the hot dogs and burgers you can handle. These are fun evenings and the attendances has been good, so come early and take part in the festive.

Aristotle once mused that the meaning of life is “to serve others and to do good”.

USDA Designates Washington County in Utah as a Primary Natural Disaster Area with Assistance to Producers in Surrounding States WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Washington County in Utah as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought.

Farmers and ranchers in the contiguous counties of Iron and Kane in Utah also qualify for natural disaster assistance.

Farmers and ranchers in the contiguous counties of Mohave in Arizona, and Lincoln County in Nevada also qualify for natural disaster assistance.

Qualified farm operators in the designated areas eligible for the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA’s) emergency (EM) loans, provided eligibility requirements are met. Farmers in eligible counties have eight months from the date of the declaration of March 29, 2018, to apply for loans to help cover part of their actual losses. FSA will consider each loan application on its own merits, taking into account the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability. FSA has a variety of programs, in addition to the EM loan program, to help eligible farmers recover from the impacts of this disaster.

Other FSA programs that can provide assistance,

but do not require a disaster declaration, include: Operating and Farm Ownership Loans; the Emergency Conservation Program; Livestock Forage Disaster Program; Livestock Indemnity Program; Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program; and the Tree Assistance Program. Interested farmers may contact their local USDA service centers for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures for these and other programs.

Additional information is also available online at http://disaster.fsa.usda.gov.

—USDA

The Wayne County Republican Party Convention will be held Thursday, April 12th, 7:00 pm at the Wayne County Community Center (Bicknell, Utah). All newly-elected county delegates (and alternates) and newly-elected state delegates (and alternates) should attend.

Questions?

Contact Wayne County Republican Committee at WayneCountyRepCmte@hotmail.com.

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BY WaY oF Boulder

b irthday

by Peg Smith ~ pegenias@gmail.com

Dwight Williams' 90th Birthday Celebration

Two very different sorts of memorials took place in Boulder last weekend. One was for a Boulder native; the other never lived in Boulder. One was a cowboy/handyman/shopowner; the other was an artist and landscape architect. One died in 2013 in decline after a long life; the other in 2014, still in his prime years.

Both have friends and family in Boulder who love and miss them.

LeFair Hall You learn a lot of local history attending an old-timer’s memorial. Morias Lefair Hall--known as “Tom” by most people during his younger years--was a Bronze Staveteran of World War II. Although his relatives described his heroic ac-

Courtesy Peg Smith

Kris E. Karlsson, brother of Boulder resident Tina Karlsson, was a prolific and multi-skilled artist. To Tina, “the collection of Kris’s lifetime of paintings, drawings, illustrations, sketches, and even his doodles reveal his inspiring breadth of curiosity and intellect, contagious humor, and unique perspective on the world.” The Karlsson exhibit will be on display through May at the Boulder Community Center.

Courtesy Peg Smith

Morias "Tom" Lefair Hall giving an oral history interview, produced by Boulder Library. In memory of Lefair, his family funded a new Boulder Town park bench as a tribute. tions on Okinawa in the pitch of battle, Dell LeFevre says Lefair “never, in all my years, wanted to talk about the war.”

Eight or so years ago, the Boulder Library produced a few oral history videos, and fortunately, Lefair’s was one of those. This video was played for the early arrivals at the memorial. In it, Larry Davis (the interviewer) and Lefair are seated in lawn chairs in Lefair’s front yard, under the apple tree.

Sounds of Highway 12 traffic have not been edited out. The two are conversing in an easy, amiable manner, talking about the rip-gut fencing that surrounds Lefair’s property (to this day). They chat about animals, and trapping. About Lefair’s compulsion with keeping his tools picked up and put away,

his love of rock hunting and arrowheads. Later, a relative reads her own mother’s memories of the beginnings of Halls Store in 1939, of the hard treks over Hells Backbone Road to get to Escalante (no road over the Hogsback yet, and easier than through Death Hollow). How Lefair finally learned to love to dance. Lefair was strong and exceptionally handy with an axe, and he was “the best pole digger” in the county. Lefair could cut and trim 100 cedar posts in a day to turn into the rip-gut fencing, which, as Larry Davis said was “horse high, bull strong, and hog tight.”

As a final memorial to Lefair, his relatives funded a new Boulder Town park bench. The bench, designed and built by Cheryl Cox’s nephew, is a one-

of-a-kind tribute to an old Boulderite who knew welding, liked tools, and loved his Dodge.

Kris E. Karlsson “I love it here. Everything is done so well.” That is a quote

by Kris Karlsson as he hiked the Boulder-Escalante area with sister Tina Karlsson and family. Kris passed away suddenly, four years ago, at the age of 47, in New York City where he was a successful landscape architect.

He left behind a lifetime’s collection of paintings, drawings, illustrations, and sketches that reveal a curiosity and intellect that Tina clearly misses.

She says she remembers Kris as her younger kid brother always immersed in unusual things: studying encyclopedias, drawing out elaborate family trees of monarchs, developing a complete, written language that he rendered in beautiful cursive.

Drawing came early to Kris as he focused first on birds. In college, he illustrated a children’s book. Although he graduated from Lewis and Clark as a music major, he became immersed in plants and landscaping while in Berkeley. He received his Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture in Virginia, then moved to New York City to work, playing a part in many big projects and area renovations throughout Manhattan.

Tina writes, “His perspective on the world was expressed with great humor and humanity in his drawings. Kris was a true humanist who was cherished for his kindness, humor and intellect by his family, friends, and coworkers.”

Friends who had seen the larger exhibit convinced Tina that her Boulder friends and neighbors would enjoy Kris’s work. Supported by the Boulder Arts Council, the Kris Karlsson exhibit will be on display through May in the Boulder Community Center Gallery.

90th Birthday Celebration Dwight Williams is 90-years young!

Join us for an open-house Saturday April 14 5-7 pm Bicknell Community Center

Saddledle Sale!ale Buy-Repair-Sell-Custom

37 N. Main St. Panguitch 385-249-4168

New Saddles, as well as Used, Reconditioned Saddles 14” to 15” Saddles Kids to Adult

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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 MAY 2, 2018. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3135 (a43463): State of Utah Board of Water Resources, Mike and Cindy Talbot, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 1.6 acft. from groundwater (1 mile North of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. 61-3142 (a43479): Bar K King Ranch, Bench Irrigation Company propose(s) using 16.2957 ac-ft. from groundwater (Bryce Canyon area) for COMMERCIAL: Hotel, 120 rooms at 150 gpd/room for 295 days.

61-3143 (a43480): Bar K King Ranch, Bench Irrigation Company propose(s) using 16.2957 ac-ft. from groundwater (Bryce Canyon area) for COMMERCIAL: Hotel, 120 rooms at 150 gpd/room for 295 days.

61-3144 (a43481): Bar K King Ranch, Bench Irrigation Company propose(s) using 14.5234 ac-ft. from groundwater (Bryce Canyon area) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC; COMMERCIAL: Restaurant, 70 seats at 35 gpd/seat for 295 days.

61-3139 (a43484): Thomas E. Martin Jr., State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.8 acft. from groundwater (6 miles north of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. 61-3140 (a43485): John D. Cale, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.8 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles north of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 5 & 12, 2018 PUBLIC HEARING GARFIELD COUNTY The Garfield County Commission hereby gives notice of its intent to consider abandoning a County Right of Way. A public hearing will be held concerning abandonment of the Right of Way on Monday, May 14th, 2018 at 11:10 a.m. in the Garfield County Commission chambers, Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, UT 84759. The descriptions of the Right of Way is as follows: Black Rock Valley Road in Section 1, T37S, R7W, and Section 36 SW corner of the SW ¼, Section 36, T36S, R7W Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 12, 19, & 26 and MAY 3 & 10, 2018

PUBLIC HEARING GARFIELD COUNTY The Garfield County Commission hereby gives notice of its intent to consider abandoning a County Right of Way. A public hearing will be held concerning abandonment of the Right of Way on Monday, May 14th, 2018 at 11:15 a.m. in the Garfield County Commission chambers, Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, UT 84759. The descriptions of the Right of Way is as follows: The existing Park Circle Road accessing lots 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 and 13, Block 4, Hercules Subdivision.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 12, 19, & 26 and MAY 3 & 10, 2018 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS GARFIELD COUNTY Garfield County, on behalf of Beaver, Garfield, Kane, Piute, and Wayne Counties, is accepting proposals from qualified organizations for programs implementing pass through grant funds supplied by the State of Utah. Funds are to be used as a grant program to support rural Utah counties. To be eligible, applicants must be Utah Nonprofit Corporations recognized as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and be located in Utah and serving the interests of the duly elected leaders of the above-referenced counties. For additional information please contact the Garfield County Engineer, 55 South Main, P.O. Box 77, Panguitch, Utah 84759-0077, office phone: (435) 676-1119, email: engineer@color-country.net.

Emailed proposals will be accepted until the deadline.

Proposals will be accepted until 5:00 pm, Friday April 20, 2018. The above-referenced counties are joint participants in this grant and proposal process. The Counties are equal opportunity employers and reserve the right to accept or reject any and all proposals.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 12 & 19, 2018

PUBLIC HEARING GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday April 23rd, 2018, at 11:10 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: OLD HATCH HIDEAWAY SUBDIVISION PROPERTY BOUNDARY: BEGINNING AT THE W 1/4 COR OF SEC 33 T36S R5W SLB&M AND RUNNING TH S89°43'25"E 1320.00 FT; TH N0°30'59"E 1330.32 FT; TH N89°35'49"W 1323.85 FT; TH S0°21'00"W 42.68 FT; TH S81°35'27"E 22.10 FT; TH S75°42'30"E 53.88 FT; TH S38°16'18"E 55.40 FT; TH S20°19'37"E 19.96 FT; TH S6°01'24"W 19.19 FT; TH S9°20'33"W 24.09 FT; TH S20°57'49"W 36.44 FT; TH S57°16'40"W 16.35 FT; TH S45°25'36"W 42.12 FT; TH S24°42'24"W 22.22 FT; TH S5°28'31"E 30.49 FT; TH S36°36'05"E 24.51 FT; TH N69°29'43"E 40.20 FT; TH N68°17'32"E 53.60 FT; TH N72°18'03"E 36.82 FT; TH S69°45'19"E 32.07 FT; TH S82°06'19"E 16.14 FT; TH S56°29'56"E 15.50 FT; TH S33°12'24"E 18.22 FT; TH S17°39'05"E 41.94 FT; TH S33°29'23"E 39.14 FT; TH S37°53'06"E 18.32 FT; TH S37°53'06"E 24.24 FT; TH S16°52'12"E 49.70 FT; TH S13°12'19"E 27.82 FT; TH S33°23'55"E 52.80 FT; TH S43°55'40"E 39.98 FT; TH S39°15'18"E 38.04 FT; TH S12°42'31"E 16.54 FT; TH S4°23'14"E 31.81 FT; TH S5°03'19"E 45.02 FT; TH S24°00'44"W 17.02 FT; TH S24°22'35"W 44.89 FT; TH S41°14'20"W 56.73 FT; TH S52°12'26"W 71.46 FT; TH S30°45'59"W 7.30 FT; TH S53°34'09"W 52.11 FT; TH S47°43'23"W 57.49 FT; TH S26°11'11"W 9.84 FT; TH S64°54'47"W 51.33 FT; TH S52°40'19"W 26.90 FT; TH S47°38'47"W 48.25 FT; TH S22°16'22"W 46.38 FT; TH S31°37'07"W 33.87 FT; TH S36°06'25"W 50.88 FT; TH S55°44'18"W 22.58 FT; TH S89°30'10"W 30.01 FT; TH S85°03'01"W 1.56 FT; TH S0°21'00"W ALONG THE W BDY LINE OF SAID SEC 33 A DISTANCE OF 234.27 FT TO THE POB HAVING AN AREA OF 34.58 ACRES MORE OR LESS Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 12 & 19, 2018 ACCEPTING BIDS PANGUITCH CITY Panguitch City is accepting bids for a 10x10 block building. Contact Panguitch City for more details: 25 S 200 E (435)676-8585 Panguitch City reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 12 & 19, 2018

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PART-TIME CNA POSITIONS GUNNISON VALLEY HOME CARE WAYNE COUNTY 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.

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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.

TUSHAR CONTRACTING, INC Tushar Contracting, Inc is looking for skilled Concrete Finishers and Concrete Carpenters.

Our rapidly growing company is looking for motivated individuals to be part of our team. Pay depends on experience.

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TUSHAR CONTRACTING, INC Tushar Contracting, Inc is looking for a Concrete Foreman. Individual must be able to manage crew, read blue prints and finish concrete. 5 years of experience with referrals preferred. Wage is negotiable. Our rapidly growing company is looking for a motivated individual to be part of our team. Send resume to Melonie@tusharcontracting.com or contact us as 435-438-4245.

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WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT FULL-TIME SOCIAL WORKER Wayne School District has an opening for a full-time, district wide, social worker.

Applicant must possess a valid Utah teaching certificate with a school counseling endorsement, be a licensed social worker, or be able to obtain the appropriate license or certifications by August 2018. Applicant must have good communication skills, be proficient working as a member of a team, and be willing and able to work within our school community to ensure students and families have access to resources for academic and social development.

Interested individuals should submit a letter detailing their interest in the position, their qualifications, and experience. A current resume, a university transcript showing all course work, a copy of any current licenses, certificates or endorsements, and two letters of recommendation should accompany the application letter.

Pay is dependent on education and experience according to the current teachers’ salary schedule. This position also includes a full benefits package with medical, dental, and life insurance.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 P.M. on April 12, 2018. Please submit applications to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, 79 N 100 W, Bicknell, UT 84715.

If you have questions regarding the position please contact Heather Okerlund at the district office at 435-425-3813.

WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT SECONDARY MATH TEACHER Wayne School District has an opening for a full-time secondary math teacher.

Applicant must possess a valid Utah teaching certificate with a level 3 or 4 math endorsement or be able to obtain one by August 2018. Applicant must also possess a knowledge of the subject matter and appropriate instructional methodologies, good communication skills, and be proficient working as a member of a team.

Interested individuals should submit a letter detailing their interest in the position, their qualifications, and experience. A current resume, a university transcript showing all course work, a copy of applicant’s teaching certificate and endorsements, and two letters of recommendation should accompany the application letter.

Pay is dependent on education and experience according to the current salary schedule. This position also includes a full benefits package with medical, dental, and life insurance.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 P.M. on April 12, 2018. Please submit applications to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, 79 N 100 W, Bicknell, UT 84715.

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

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NEW RESTAURANT STAFF DEVIL'S GARDEN GRILL Devil's Garden Grill in Escalante is now hiring for all positions front and back of the house. Full and part time. Opening early May. Please send inquiries to scott-ashley@outlook.com

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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.

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