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Thursday, April 19, 2018
Issue # 1251
Ruby’s Inn Welcomes New Musical Entertainment Act to Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill The Bryce Canyon Wranglers will Perform at the Restaurant During the 2018 Season
BRYCE - Guests who visit Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill—a western-style chuck wagon restaurant at Ruby’s Inn featuring nightly musical entertainment along with a meal—will enjoy new entertainment consisting of popular countrymusicians: Tim Gates, Fred Boekhorst, Kari Nelson and Billy Arnold. The four musicians will perform together at the grill for the duration of the 2018 season, which runs from April 26 to Oct. 15. The new act is part of several changes that are designed to improve the dining experience and help Ruby’s Inn get back to its roots. “We are excited for our guests to discover the improvements we have made at Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill,” said Tim Leech, the new manager at Ebenezer’s. “This upcoming season is going to be a blast for all of us, and we appreciate Tim, Fred, Kari and Billy for joining our team as we provide authentic, unforgettable experiences for our guests.” Beginning in the 2018 season, Ruby’s Inn is incorporating a new format for performers at Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill that is designed to provide increased variety during the entertainment portion of the meal. Gates, Boekhorst, Nelson and Arnold will perform at the restaurant about five nights each week, with the remainder being covered by local performers and others. The four musicians and all others who are invited to perform at Eb-
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The Bryce Canyon Wranglers will be performing about five nights a week at Ebenezer's Barn & Grill throughout the 2018 season, starting on April 26. Featured members are, clockwise from the top: Billy Arnold, Fred Boekhorst, Tim Gates, and Kari Nelson. enezer’s Barn & Grill will be featured as members of “The Bryce Canyon Wranglers.” “One purpose of introducing the concept of ‘The Bryce Canyon Wranglers’ is to appeal to our returning guests,” Leech said. “Many of our regulars had already seen the show at
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Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill several times without much of a change, which kept them from coming back. But with these changes, our regulars will now have the opportunity to see new, fresh entertainment on a much more frequent basis.”
In connection with the entertainment changes, the group will perform popular songs and modern country music in its setlists. This will give the show a modern edge while still mainEbenezer's
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Are You Ready to ShakeOut? UTAH - A major earthquake in a populated area could cause unprecedented devastation in Utah. What we do now, before a big earthquake, will determine what our lives will be like afterwards. With earthquakes an inevitable part of Utah’s future, we must act quickly to ensure that disasters do not become catastrophes. The Great Utah ShakeOut is planned for April 19, 2018, at 10:15 a.m. A key aspect of the ShakeOut is the integration of comprehensive science-based earthquake research and the lessons learned from decades of social science research about why people get prepared. The result is a “teachable moment” on par with having an actual earthquake (often followed by increased interest in getting ready for earthquakes). ShakeOut creates the sense of urgency that is needed for people, organizations, and communities to get prepared, to practice what to do to be safe, and to learn what plans need to be improved. Not just any drill will accomplish this; it needs to be big. It must inspire communities to come together. It must involve children at school and parents at work, prompting conversations at home. It must
Celebrating Our Heritage of Rocks and Collecting
Garfield County Commission Meeting
WASHINGTON/ CARBON/ SEVIER/ GARFIELD COUNTIES - The purpose of the Rural Online Initiative (ROI) Pilot Program is to provide Utah’s rural workforce and businesses with an agency that provides education/training and services for online opportunities in remote employment, freelance work, and online commerce. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in one of these positions, please share. These positions will work from USU Extension offices in Washington, Carbon, Sevier, and/or Garfield counties. Programs will launch July 1st. Title: Senior Program Coordinator - Rural Online Initiative (ROI) Pilot Program, Southern Region Department: Southern Region Requisition: E1800635 Link: https://usu.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=3355 Title: Program Coordinator II - Rural Online Initiative (ROI) Pilot Program, Southern Region (3 POSITIONS) Department: Southern Region Requisition: E1800636 Link: https://usu.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=3356 Title: Staff Assistant II - Rural Online Initiative, Southern Region Department: Southern Region Requisition: N1800843 Link: https://usu.hiretouch.com/jobdetails?jobid=3351 —Utah State University Extension
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
THURS. APR. 5 - WED. APR. 11
Thursday through Saturday, partly cloudy and sunny with the slightest chance of rain. Chance of precip is 10-20%. Highs in upper 50s; lows in the 30s. Sunday through Wednesday is partly cloudy and sunny as well. Highs climb into the high 60s and low 70s; lows in the upper 30s and low 40s.
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Temple of the Sun and Moon, Cathedral Valley. The rocks and collecting themed community night will include a free meal, historical perspectives on mining, a slide show, engaging activities, exhibits featuring rock collections, and a demonstration of rock carving. BICKNELL - Whether planning for gold in the Henry Mountains or hiking to Hickman Bridge, Wayne County has a history connected with the Earth. Carving stone tools, using a grindstone to make corn meal, and etching stories in stone are just a few examples of how rocks have been important to local people since prehistoric times. When pioneers first settled in Rabbit Valley, mineral prospectors weren’t far behind. The Henry Mountains gold rush (1890s), the Faculty Butte coal mine (1900s), the Miner’s
Mountain copper quest (1910s), and the uranium boom (1950s) are just a few examples of the many times when people sought riches in mining. From gold and copper to coal and uranium, there are currently over 70 active mines in the county. In Capitol Reef alone, there are over 62 historical mine sites with fifteen still in need of mitigation. In the 1920s, Ephraim Pectol and Joe Hickman began promoting the area as Wayne Wonderland because of its colorful canyons, buttes, and monoliths. In 1937, Capitol Reef was des-
You are not Atlas carrying the world on your shoulder. It is good to remember that the planet is carrying you. — Vandana Shiva
allow every organization, city, etc., to make it their own event. The 2018 ShakeOut drill will be the largest preparedness event in Utah history. To participate, go to www.ShakeOut.org/Utah and pledge your family, school, business, or organization’s participation in the drill. Registered participants will receive information on how to plan their drill and how to create a dialogue with others about earthquake preparedness. All organizers ask is that participants register (so they can be counted and receive communications), and at the minimum practice "drop, cover, and hold on" at the specified time. It is only a five minute commitment for something that can save your life. It all begins with registering, which is free and open to everyone. For more information, visit www.ShakeOut. org/Utah. —Wayne County Emergency Management
ignated a National Monument to protect the area’s geologic features. Finally, Capitol Reef National Park was established in 1971. Over a million visitors enjoy the beauty of the unique geology of the area each year. “Doc” Inglesby of Fruita and Worthen Jackson of Fremont are just two of the many early, Wayne County rock collectors. Rock collecting is a hobby that’s often passed from one generation to the next. How well do
GARFIELD COUNTY First, Commissioners’ board reports: Commissioner David Tebbs on Monument Scoping comments and Tropic economic development and water issues, and fiber optic installation; Commissioner Taylor on an upcoming Mayor’s meeting, South Central construction, Heritage Festival, Science Center, and D.C. travel for SRS meeting; and Commissioner Pollock on RS2477 litigation plan, Brian Head grazing allotments, and Watershed Restoration Initiative (WRI) habitat restoration funding. Commissioner Tebbs reported on getting people involved with the scoping comments on the new Monument management plans, getting forms out to people and asking them to comment. In Tropic, he had attended a town meeting regarding future economic development and that Tropic is hindered by waste water issues. One of the two sewer ponds isn’t functioning, and the other is 30 years old and needs an overhaul, together costing close to $2 million. Currently, the town is looking at rate increases. Tebbs was asked if the county had resources to assist with
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Leadership Starts at the Top
I agree with Barry and Ronni that the Wayne county commissioners must do a better job retaining skilled and valued county employees. And that they must also do a better job of recruiting new employees should that become necessary. However, I don't believe remuneration is necessarily the primary issue. Of course it's important to be financially competitive in order to retain and attract employees, but other issues are equally important. First, the officials and residents of the county must be more welcoming towards, and accepting of, new residents. My wife Judi and I have been full-time county residents for 24 years and are still reminded regularly that we are "move-ins" who live "down county". I don't believe it's personal - many of our friends have had the same experience - but it certainly doesn't make us feel accepted. Second, the scarcity of affordable housing county-wide must be addressed. The recent, rapid and unregulated proliferation of "short term residential rentals" has removed many smaller homes and apartments from this market, leaving precious few available options for those seeking or considering employment in our county. We are not the only community with this dilemma; many others have had the same experience and have adopted ordinances that have led to acceptable resolutions. We must do the same countywide and within our local towns if we wish to retain and recruit employees on a competitive basis. Leadership starts at the top. We should expect this. If it doesn't, we should all then insist upon it. If it still doesn't, we must all consider the importance of our votes. Dick Teasdale, Torrey
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Once again the public opinion pages of The Insider have been maliciously used to pillory Wayne County public officials, and some individuals continue to wonder why the cancerous division in Wayne County persists at the imaginary point of no compromise where you either climb to or descend from the Teasdale bench. If you really care what was said at the April 2ndWayne Commission meeting in Loa, Utah, please take the time to listen to the Wayne County Commission minutes at;https://www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html A perceived wound always leaves some sort of a scar if you prefer to keep picking at it. Honesty is always the best policy. Adus F. Dorsey II, Wayne County Economic Development Director, not Wayne County Tourism
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taining the cowboy elements that appeal to many visitors. The hope is that guests will appreciate the show’s variety each night at Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill. Other changes to the guest experience include an updated gourmet menu and new management. The grill’s updated menu will feature a return to Western classics, including garlic mashed potatoes, biscuits, steak and cowboy beans. The grill has successfully operated since 2008, providing guests with a unique cowboy experience—an initial vision of founder Reuben Syrett— that has helped the historic inn grow to what it is today.
“Authentic cowboy entertainment has always been a part of who we are,” said Lance Syrett, general manager of Ruby’s Inn. “The changes we have made at Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill are to help restore Ruby’s Inn to its roots. We are confident that these improvements will enhance the experience for our guests and will make their time at Ruby’s Inn even more unique and memorable.” For more information about these performers, visit ebenezersbarnandgrill.com/entertainment-bios. To book a reservation at Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill for the 2018 season, visit ebenezersbarnandgrill.com. —Ebenerzer's Barn & Grill
Canyon Country Animal Welfare Auctions Off Luxurious Meals For Their Give Me Shelter Fundraiser Country annual fundraiser. And what meals they are! For Don Gomes and his wife Annie Holt, as well as their guests Anne Torrence and Dr. Robert Marc, Chef Morgenstern and his assistant, KaLene Albrecht, provided trout mousse on flat bread as well as prosciutto wrapped brie cheese as hors d’oeuvres. The foursome then sat down to a first course of cheese Courtesy Ann Torrence Don Gomes, his wife Annie Holt, soufflé (with na’an bread) and guests were treated to a deli- followed by lamb fillet cious meal by Chef Morgenstern with mustard sauce, rice after Gomes won the meal in a with wild mushrooms charity auction benefitting Can- and a confetti of bell peppers and zucchini (with yon Country Animal Welfare. ciabatta bread). Dessert — crêpes Suzette with Don waited five months for a Irish vanilla ice cream — was meal he ordered last Septem- produced at the table and folber. But, as he says, it was lowed by chocolate truffles and worth it, since the evening chestnut mousse. Several times during the “will be remembered for a long time as elegant, delicious and evening all present toasted Color Country and the good works unparalleled.” What kind of meal could it does for the community, inbe worth that long a wait — cluding helping hundreds of loplus, of course, a hefty price cal animals each year through tag? One that tasted great and its spay-and-neuter and fosteralso benefitted Color Country to-adopt programs. A similar dinner will Animal Welfare! Don was the successful bidder at CCAW’s be auctioned off this year at annual Give Me Shelter fund- CCAW’s next fundraiser, along raiser auction on a dinner for with other dinners that the orfour provided by former chef ganization’s president Sarah at the Embassy of the Princi- Tal hopes to be offering from pality of Monaco in Washing- other local chefs. Wayne Counton, DC. Barry Morgenstern ty residents will have to wait moved to Torrey several years until September 1, 2018 for ago and is a member of Color a chance to bid on these deliCountry and has a couple dogs cious meals, but the wait will himself. Although Chef Mor- be worth it. If you would like to dogenstern will be offering baked goods this summer at the Tor- nate an item or service to Color rey Farmers Market he has — Country’s next fundraiser on in his words — retired from September 1, 2018, contact catering except for the benefit CCAW at 435-491-2015 or of Wayne County charities. He CCAW@xmission.com. —Canyon Country donates meals to be auctioned Animal Welfare off at events like the Color WAYNE COUNTY - If patience is a virtue, then Don Gomes is a very virtuous man.
Op-Ed
What Does the Republican Party Stand for in the Age of Trump?
by Joanne Slotnik A few weeks ago, I attended policies are inconsistent, evermy Republican caucus in Wayne changing, demeaning, and diviCounty. Twelve of us met to sive. Worse yet, the president choose delegates for the county embeds his choices in a morass and state conventions. I was of incivility, disrespect, and impleased to participate in this act of morality. The Republican party has grass-roots democracy, to gather with neighbors and have a voice lost its way. When our congresin our representative form of gov- sional delegation, which is supposed to represent us, consistenternment. One of the first orders of ly lines up behind the president, business was the reading of the they endorse his values and sell Utah Republican Party Platform. the Republican party short. His I admit I’ve never read a platform values are not values that most through from beginning to end. Wayne County residents endorse. The document includes many Senator Orrin Hatch, Senator important American values that Mike Lee, and Representative Chris Stewart have all failed to reflect our country at its best. For example, the platform stand up for true conservative states: “we demand honesty, in- values. Their silence on matters tegrity, morality, and accountabil- so fundamental to our American ity of our public officials.” It says way of life makes them complicit. I hope our caucus delegates we support “government based upon a moral and spiritual foun- to the state convention will support candidates for all state and dation.” Listening to our precinct national offices who demonstrate chair read the platform, I was “honesty, integrity, morality, struck by how far our President and accountability” and who are has strayed from embodying brave enough to hold other public these values and how little the Re- officials, including the president, publican party has done to stand to the same standard. Our Utah senators and repup to him—to communicate in no uncertain terms that his values, resentatives need to lead the way as reflected in both his conduct back, to speak up publicly and reand erratic policy choices, are not peatedly for the underlying values of the Republican party. If they what makes America great. Thoughtful conservatism is are not up to this crucial task, then the backbone of the Republican come November, we should reparty. It made the party of Eisen- place them with people who take hower strong and ensured a ro- this responsibility more seriously. Joanne Slotnik is a resident bust two-party government in our country. In contrast, Trumpian of Torrey, Utah. Rocks
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you know the laws regarding collecting rocks? Keep in mind that you may not collect rocks or fossils of any kind from National Park land. Surface collection of rocks, agates, common invertebrate/plant fossils, and petrified wood is permitted in small quantities without a permit on both US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management lands. Collecting arrowheads or other artifacts more than 50 years old is not permitted. A permit is required for collecting meteorites or vertebrate fossils on US Forest Service land. Most stateowned property requires a permit to collect rocks. Check with the land owner before collecting on private property. If you find a large fossil such as a dinosaur bone, report it to the Utah Geologic Survey. Want to learn more? The Entrada Institute is partnering with USU Extension and 4-H to provide a free, community dinner on Wednesday April 25 at 6PM at the Wayne County Community Center in Bicknell.
Everyone is invited. Bring your friends and family. The community night will include a free meal, historical perspectives on mining, a slide show, engaging activities, exhibits featuring rock collections, and a demonstration of rock carving. If you’re planning to join us, please call the USU Extension/4-H Office at 435-836-1312 or Annette Lamb at 435-425-3415 to let us know how many will be attending. Do you make rock jewelry, collect rocks, pan for gold, or make rock arts and crafts products? Bring your favorites to the dinner for our exhibition. We’re also looking for people to demonstrate rock arts and crafts. In addition, we’re seeking historical photographs related to rocks and mining. Contact Project Director Annette Lamb at info@ entradainstitute.org or call 435425-3415 for more information. This project is made possible through a generous grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Entrada Institute. LIKE us at facebook. com/sparkinghumanities. Annette Lamb, The Entrada Institute
Mark Your Calendars! Garfield County Travel Council upcoming meeting dates are: March 13 @ 10am - Rockin R Ranch, Antimony April 10 @ 10am - Ruby’s Inn, Bryce Canyon City May 8 @ 10am - Escalante, location TBA For more info: Falyn Owens, Garfield County Office of Tourism 435.676.1160 falyn@brycecanyoncountry.com
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this, and he instead suggested applying for Community Impact Board (CIB) funding, where the county might be able to help would be putting together applications for funding. Along these lines, he thought establishing a contract position for a grantwriter might benefit the entire county, in terms of Economic Development. Each town could contribute some funding toward this position. Commissioner Tebbs is also meeting with the Governor to discuss South Central and additional fiber optic installation. Commissioner Taylor said he was impressed that Tropic had put their own Economic Development committee together to work on addressing their issues. “I think each community needs to do that to determine their own destiny.” He said he still wants to hold a county-wide mayors’ meeting in May. Camille Moore, County Clerk, said she is sending out both a letter and an email follow-up to the towns. He said a new South Central building is needed in Panguitch. “There are 12 jobs there right now. Some are temporary while fiber is being put in, but five or six would be permanent. We want those to stay here and not get transferred because of a building issue.” He suggested starting up a Heritage Festival that might tie into the County Fair or Heritage Days around July 24. He continues to work on the Escalante Science Center, with $40K needed to initiate a feasibility study. Finally, Taylor said he’s traveling back to Washington, D.C. April 21-26 to work on formula changes for determining SRS (Secure Rural Schools) funding. Commissioner Pollock reported on RS2477 Client Committee work with County Engineer Brian Bremner. Pollock said over 12,500 roads are currently in litigation throughout the state. The BLM now agrees that many of those roads were closed arbitrarily, and they’ve agreed to open some. Pollock said, “This has been going on so long we’re losing interest, and the problem is, we’re losing witnesses. So [U.S. District Court] Judge Waddoups, who has been friendly with the RS2477 litigation, has the bellwether litigation starting at the beginning of next year to cut through all the preliminary arguments of standing.” Pollock continued, “We’re finally going in and taking 14 roads and running them through a bellwether litigation process that should determine standing. It will determine much of the case law and set things up.” He said a lot of counties don’t know they need to go find witnesses, actually three witnesses for each road, to say they used the road from 1966-76. “If we win this case, it’ll be settled under this administration. These
roads will be open for perpetuity.” If UDOT expended any money on a road, no other witnesses are needed. He said the Client Committee is still going strong. In other updates, Pollock reported that the Forest Service is allowing grazing permittees back on the Brian Head allotments. Also, he said the Forest Service has agreed to work with WRI which will enable a 5-1 match for habitat restoration projects and reducing catastrophic fire danger. The three Commissioners authorized hiring Sheldon Pollock, to spray weeds for Tropic/ Escalante. They also authorized Senior Services Director Donna Chynoweth to hire three positions: Jamie Lyman for the Care/Share food pantry and database maintenance, and Peggy Palmer and Gwen Brinkerhoff to split the director/cook position at the Henrieville Senior Center. Brian Bremner reported on a list of items: Paperwork is being prepared to establish Garfield County as a cooperating agency within the Monument Land Use Plan. He asked for their signatures on a Memo of Understanding that the BLM needs to move the process forward. Commissioner Pollock said, “We trust Brian Steed with this process. If we don’t [move this along] we’re postponed in achieving cooperating status. The risk everyone is facing is we can’t have delays.” The Commissioners approved signing the MOU. Next, he reported on the signing of a general conservation plan for the Utah prairie dog and making Garfield County the administrators of the program. The Commission will need to designate a lead person as administrator. The Commissioners approved ratifying this agreement. At the last Constitutional Defense Council meeting, Bremner said five counties joined together “to apply for funds supporting rural counties and their initiatives on public lands.” Garfield County is the administrating member of that group, he said, joined by Beaver, Piute, Wayne, and Kane counties. “We’ve obtained a pass-through grant for $500K, and we need a signature on that contract. Commissioner Pollock said this is a needed resource that authorizes the state to send the money right now. The counties don’t have enough resources on their own. That’s why this grant is offered through PLPCO [Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office] As the Commissioners voted to approve the grant, Bremner said “This will authorize the state to send us the money right now. We already have an RFP out. We also have a MOU with the other four counties on how to administer it. We need a motion to authorize the county to move ahead on the MOU to implement the grant funds. Within a month,
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the funds will already be distributed.” The Commission approved authorizing the MOU, which Bremner said includes a requirement to designate a person to represent the county. The Commissioners appointed Bremner to represent Garfield County in the five-county grant. Bremner continued. “We were informed last Friday that Garfield County was awarded $1.5 million from NRCS to deal with the Brian Head area. A 25 percent match is required, which we can provide from material and crews. He said the county now has about $250K for the Panguitch water project and $1.368 million for culvert work, restoration of ponds from sediment, armoring around pipes, and more items on the list of repair projects from the fire. He and the Commissioners all agreed these funds aren’t nearly enough to restore the mountain, but “it is a $1.5 million start.” Bremner asked the Commission to authorize Commissioner Pollock to sign the grant papers when they come in, which they approved. Finally, Bremner reported that the WRI has two slots available for Five Counties members on its grant application ranking committee. He said the committee usually takes about four days to review applications, hold their public meetings, etc. to rank the applications. He suggested one person from Garfield County, and one from another of the five counties. In other business, Cassie Chynoweth, from Tropic, said the school board had brought to their attention the pedestrian hazard created by the demolition of the elementary school. Seminary students used to walk through the elementary, but now the sidewalk needs to be replaced. Bids on the project have come in around $10K. Tropic is requesting neighboring towns and the LDS church to pitch in, and is also asking the County to contribute. The Commission agreed to contribute $5K “as the neighboring cities all have children who will benefit.” Commissioner Pollock said “You can always come back if you don’t have enough.” Panguitch and Bryce Valley students participating in Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) will be traveling to Atlanta, GA to compete at the national FCCLA convention. They were asking for donations in any amount to help with travel expenses. Each of the students presented a preview of their diverse projects, including a recycling and redesign project, assisting a diabetic athlete with a nutrition plan, building self-esteem among elementary students, and the rest. The trip will cost about $1500 each for registration, travel, and motels. The Commissioners authorized $300 per person for each of the students. —Insider
UPCOMING EVENT
ESCALANTE - On Wednesday, April 25th, at 7 pm at the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center, Paleontologist Scott Richardson will talk about his 14 years working with Dr. Alan Titus on Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument as well as some important sites he has found, how we look for sites, and what can go wrong. Scott has a B.S. in Geological Engineering and has discovered 8 new species of dinosaurs in the last 15 years. —Grand Staircase Escalante Partners
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Honoring An Eagle Scout PANGUITCH - April 15th was a special evening for a special young man. Dallas Englestead was awarded the coveted Eagle Scout Rank.
3rd Ward and also some of the finest examples of adulthood in our community. Dallas is a sophomore at Panguitch High School. For sure, he will be a good example to his younger brother Camden, as his older brother Bosten (also an Eagle Scout) was to him. We congratulate Dallas as he joins an elite group of scouts and former scouts who have earned this special recognition. The standards and values they are taught and accept to become Eagles help them to become leaders and movers in our Courtesy Norman McKee society. Thanks again to Dallas Englestead, 15 and a soph- his parents, grandparents, omore at Panguitch High School, scout leaders, and others was awarded the rank of Eagle who helped and supportScout, along with others in Scout ed Dallas in this special Unit 681. achievement. Seven other Many other scouts of Unit scouts in Unit 681 are cur681, sponsored by the Pan- rently working on their Eagle guitch 3rd Ward, were also Rank. Good luck! Cameron awarded with rank advance- Henrie currently serves as ments and many merit badges. scoutmaster. He is helped and Dallas, 15, is the son supported by several assistant of Markay and Heather En- scoutmasters. glestead, great leaders in the —Norman McKee
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Make Your Child's Party a Hit on a Budget A birthday party is a fun way to recognize important milestones in a child's life. Family and friends are invited to join in the fun, and everyone enjoys a day of celebration. Behind the scenes, however, this can be a stressful experience for parents. Organizing and throwing a party can be an expensive challenge, especially if the family has several birthdays to celebrate each year or feels pressured to throw an extravagant party. Pulling off a successful birthday party without going over-budget can take a mix of planning, creativity and patience. Here are a few tips for throwing a successful party while keeping your costs under control. Put a plan into place. Before you dive into party planning, it's important to first set a budget. You can always adjust it up or down if necessary, but setting a preliminary price cap will help limit what you can afford to spend on the venue, food and activities. A good place to start may be to contact an entertainment planner to help you determine exactly what your budget needs to include. Selecting a venue. Whether you're looking for a place with trampoline-filled rooms or a more conventional spot like the local zoo or bowling alley, many communities have a number of great venue options for kids' birthday parties if you choose to host any festivities away from home. Some venues have allinclusive offerings and will handle all the minutiae. For example, things like invites, entertainment, activities, food and party favors may all be
by Hugh Norton taken care of by the venue, simple is the key. depending on the package you A sleepover or a late-over purchase. Another benefit with party (for younger kids who hosting the party at an out- still need to get home around of-home spot is avoiding the bedtime) can be a fun substipost-party cleanup. If you're tute to a conventional daytime looking for a hands-free and event. The birthday boy or girl stress-free option, a kid-ready can invite a few friends to stay off-site venue could be your overnight, or for the evening, best bet, but expect to pay a and eat pizza and popcorn premium. while watching a movie, and if Hosting the party at home you want to provide a healthcould save you a lot of money. ier option, offering them fruit Alternatively, a local recre- and veggies while they veg out ation center or nearby park may be a great way to go. that allows you to rent space Physical activities, such for free or a nominal fee could as an organized game or treabe good options for larger par- sure hunt in the afternoon folties. While it will typically lowed by a barbecue could be take more work, hosting your a good fit for some. Others own party means you get to may prefer creative indoor personalize the event to best party activities, such as maksuit your child's personality ing friendship bracelets or and interests. It also means it's their own personal pizzas. entirely up to you how simple Choose a broad theme or extravagant you want things and a few key decorations. to be. Whether you buy decorations Food for thought. De- online or shop at a local party ciding on a menu for your store, going all-out with the young guests will also contrib- decorations may not be an unute to your party budget. Shop necessary expenditure. One around for the best catering way to save money is to use a options, or prepare the food general theme, such as pirates, yourself to save money. A few princesses or superheroes, large salads, pizzas, bowls of rather than have the theme be pasta and pitchers of juice can a particular brand or character. be relatively cheap and easy After agreeing on a theme with to prepare. Asking guests to your child, consider looking bring a dish is also a popular for place settings and decoracost-saving method. Do re- tions that match the theme at a member to keep your audience local dollar store or thrift shop. in mind, and be sure to ask There are also great DIY whether they have any food ideas online to create your own allergies. décor, including free printable Pick age-appropriate templates and designs. activities. Children often beTo give, or not to give, gin including friends in their party favors. Party favors birthday plans when they're might be an absolute necessity in preschool or elementary in the eyes of your child, and school. These parties don't some kids view them as the need to be complicated with best part of attending birthover-priced entertainment day parties. Just remember, – keeping the event fun and most kids are excited to get
anything new and different – it doesn't have to be a collection of high-priced items to be a hit with partygoers. A small toy, bubbles, character or sport cards or something to satisfy the sweet tooth are always hits. Limit the invite list. Inviting the entire class might be fun, but it's not a requirement. A rule of thumb that some parents use is to allow their child to invite as many friends as the age they're turning. You may also want to permit the child's siblings to invite a friend so they don't feel left out. Limiting the guest list helps keep a party from getting out of control and your child from being overwhelmed. It also lets you do more with a limited budget, as you won't have to spend as much on food, drinks, venue space or party favors. When you send invitations, consider using an electronic invite that allows recipients (or their parents) to easily RSVP and add the event to their calendars; it can also help make the planning process less stressful. Bottom line: Planning a child's party can get pricey quickly, making it all the more important to set a budget and prioritize your spending. A small budget can be more than enough to throw a memorable and fun birthday party for your child. Focus on what's important: celebration, family and friends and a slice of cake. Hugh Norton directs Visa's financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney.
Creating STEM Education in “Frontier” Utah?
GARFIELD COUNTY Four of the smallest schools in Utah recently received a grant from the STEM Action Center for over $200,000. STEM is an acronym for Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics. Many schools also include the Arts, making it STEAM. This grant was awarded to Garfield School District for Antimony Elementary, Boulder Elementary and Escalante Elementary, all school in which one teacher teaches multiple grades due to the small numbers of students in each grade, and to Escalante High School, one of the smallest high schools in the state. Garfield County has such a small population per mile, we are considered “frontier” not having enough population to be considered “rural.” This grant is called a “Computing Partnership Grant” and will provide students with additional staff, experiences, and equipment to learn about coding, robotics, and animation to better prepare them for the future. This grant also requires the community to partner on the implementation of this grant. As a part of the grant application, letters of support were submitted from Garkane Energy, Escalante/Boulder
Chamber of Commerce, Boulder Town, Escalante City, Trellis and Company, Grand Staircase Escalante Partners, Boulder Community Alliance, Southern Utah University, Southwest Technical College along with letters of support from the schools. One of the first activities will be the creation a community advisory committee of to support and guide the implementation of the grant. The primary fund expenditures will be to hire three part-time teachers at each elementary school to provide computing curriculum for the students. These new teachers will also develop and coordinate after-school experiences for students along with organizing STEM related professional development for all teachers in the district. The rest of the funds will be used to purchase equipment and materials, identify additional student activities and provide training for teachers. For more information about the grant or if you would like to be a part of the community advisory committee, contact Board President Cheryl Cox or Superintendent Tracy Davis. —Boulder Heritage Foundation
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by Jeffery J. McKenna Choosing an estate planning attorney can be as complex as choosing any other professional. If you are not somewhat educated about estate planning, it can be very difficult to know if the attorney is qualified. Even if you have spent time learning about estate planning, it can still be difficult to know which attorney will be best for you and your family. The following are suggestions in selecting an estate planning attorney who will meet the needs of your estate: First, you must select an attorney who is qualified. Regardless of the size of your estate or your family's circumstances, you should strongly consider using an attorney who specializes in estate planning. Even in a small community, there are a number of attorneys who dedicate their practices to estate planning. Utilization of an attorney who has committed his practice to estate planning should assure you of better service at a lower price. Because much of an attorney's fee is based on the time it will take to complete a task, an attorney who focuses exclusively on estate planning will be more capable of completing your estate planning needs more efficiently than an attorney who only occasionally addresses estate planning issues. Additionally, an attorney who has dedicated his practice to one area of the law is likely to be more enthusiastic about that area. This enthusiasm will benefit you as a client because the attorney will be more willing to take the time to research a new issue unique
to your family and more willing to take time to educate you about your estate plan. Second, in addition to picking an attorney who limits his or her practice to estate planning, you should use an attorney who is willing and capable of explaining your estate plan in a manner that you can understand. Although it can be a difficult and time-consuming task, it is critical that you understand your estate plan. If you do not understand your estate plan, you will not be able to properly implement it. Individuals who purchase “estate plans” at seminars are rarely properly served. The attorney is usually not available after the seminar to properly address questions or concerns the client may have. Seminars should be attended for educational purposes and not for the purchasing of an “estate plan.” Third, you must select an attorney who is capable of handling your specific situation at a fee that is acceptable to you. One of the best ways to know if an attorney is capable of handling your specific situation is to talk to other professionals involved in estate planning. Accountants, financial planners, insurance agents, and bankers are all excellent sources to consult for estate planning attorney referrals. Additionally, other professionals should be familiar with what range of fees the different attorneys charge. Although I do not believe the fee for estate planning should be the main factor in selecting an estate planning attorney, it is, of course, a primary concern. Significantly, the fee charged does not always represent the quality of
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Family Discounts
My sister Candice's husband drove right into a radar trap. And because Candice was following him in her car, the police officer nabbed her too. After the officer had written up one ticket, he approached Candice. Her defense was that she was merely following her husband. When that appeal failed, she tried another tack: "Do you give family discounts?"
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. the estate plan. Many experienced and capable estate planning attorneys actually charge less for their services than less experienced and less qualified planners. In conclusion, there are several factors that should be considered in the selection of an estate planning attorney. After considering the items discussed in this article and after meeting with the attorney, the most important factor may just be how does the estate planning attorney make you feel when you are with him or her. You should feel comfortable and not intimidated. Most importantly, the estate planning attorney you select should make you feel that he or she is there to serve your and your family’s needs and should never act like your needs are a burden.
The Right Tool for the Right Job
While assembling furniture for a friend, I asked her five-year-old son to bring me a screwdriver. He said, "Do you want a Daddy screwdriver or a Mommy screwdriver?" "Which one can you get faster?" "The Mommy screwdriver." "Okay. Bring me a Mommy screwdriver." The child came back and handed me a butter knife.
Kids Can be So cruel
My 13-year-old nephew thought his "gangsta" outfit low riding pants and exposed boxers - made him look cool. That is, until the day his fiveyear-old cousin took notice. "Nathaniel," she yelled out in front of everyone. "Your panties are showing."
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Having avoided the scale for a few years, my husband finally got up the nerve to climb aboard. Unable to read the numbers, he got off to grab his eyeglasses and stepped back on. "What do you know?" he called out. "These glasses weigh 50 pounds."
Punishment
I got a new pair of gloves today, but they're both 'lefts' which, on the one hand, is great, but on the other, it's just not right.
Shower Thoughts
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UFOs
While I was dining in the restaurant of a large hotel, I heard a loud crash. A waitress had dropped a whole tray of coffee cups, plates, and dishes. Suddenly, I felt a stinging pain in my hand. There was a small cut from the scattered debris. I was immediately escorted to the hotel doctor. "What happened?" he asked. "Attacked by a flying saucer," I replied.
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As a salesman, I was searching for a certain company in unfamiliar territory. I came to a likely-looking road, marked with a small red sign reading: "Industrial Center." I was not certain that this was the right road, so I drove back to a gas station to inquire. The attendant took my arm and pointed to the sign that I had just read, now barely discernible in the distance. "See that little sign about three blocks away?" he asked. "You mean the red one that says industrial center?" I asked. "Man!" the gas station fella exclaimed. "You've got eyes like an eagle!"
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Delpha Almira Johnson Rose CANNONVILLE - Delpha Almira Johnson Rose was born May 25, 1921 in Chandler, Arizona to Lovisa Cox and Sixtus Ellis Johnson. She died on April 6, 2018 in Henrieville, Utah, just short of her 97th birthday. After her birth, her family moved to various mining towns in Utah, and eventually settled in Hanksville, Utah. There she lived from the age 7 to 17. At that time the family moved to their “old stomping grounds” in Henrieville. There she met David Quilter Rose, and they were married in the Salt Lake Temple. Henrieville became her home for most of the remaining years of her life. She was the mother of fourteen children, thirteen of whom she raised to maturity. Her posterity includes 78 grandchildren, and well over 200 great and great-great grandchildren. She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held various positions in her ward. She enjoyed working in the name extraction program, and participating in the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She and her husband served for several years as ordinance workers in the St. George Utah Temple. She loved horses, and in her youth aspired to be a trick rider. She had a great love of reading and instilled that love in her children. She especially loved to be surrounded by her children and grandchildren. They all enjoyed her stories and her quick wit. She was welcomed into heaven by her husband David, and her sons, Floyd, Verland, Max, and son-in-law Robb Adkins. She is survived by her children, Theron and Marilyn Rose; daughters-inlaw Kathy Rose, Lonna Rose, and Robin Rose; Millie and Dan Chidester; Milton and Brenda Rose; Artoise and Ken Platt; Collin and Laurie Rose; Collette and Clifford Mathews; Galen and Regina Rose; Kerry and Genifer Rose; Jeanne and David Payne; Loreli Adkins; and Daniel and Sarah Rose. Funeral services will be held on April 20, 2018 at 1:00 pm in the Cannonville Utah Ward chapel. Friends may call prior to the services, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, at the Cannonville church. Interment will be in the Henrieville Cemetery under the direction of Affordable Funeral Services in Cedar City, Utah 435586-3456 Online condolences can be sent to Delpha’s Memorial page at www.affordablefuneralservices.com
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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Pat and I are out tripping for the week, but here are a couple of notes of what is happing in our neighborhood. Last Wednesday, I attended the high school Drama's night out, and it was delightful. They put on their award winning play that won them the Region 20 title and it was a really fun play. It is Friday the 20th tomorrow! PHS is hosting the Drama State finals and, if you would like to attend, Friday will be the day when all of the plays will be produced. They start at 8:00 am and run until all of the teams with entries are through. There isn’t any cost, but if a play is in progress, you will have to wait until it is over. This is a two day affair, with the individual parts taking place on Saturday. Starting in June, the fees to enter many of America’s National Parks will go up by $5.00. Bryce and Zion will go up to $35 dollars per vehicle and $30 dollars for Arches and Canyonlands. Capitol Reef’s charge will be $20. More than twothirds of America’s national parks still will remain free to enter. All of the money collected from the higher fees will stay within the National Park Service, with 80% remaining in the park where it was collected. Since we are leaving tomorrow, I thought you might find this article interesting. Pat’s dad, Larry Frandsen, was raised out in the ghost town of Widtsoe, and Pat’s sister Adele sent her some history on the town. One of the first settlers was Isaac Riddle and a wife of John D. Lee, who came to John’s Valley as early as 1876. The Riddle ranch became an important regrouping point for the San Juan Expedition of 1879, but through the end of the 19th century the area was mainly used by local cattlemen to run their stock. In the early 1900s, Jedediah Adair bought land there and started growing oats, wheat, and barley. His success attracted other settlers, and by 1908 the community became known as Adairville
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the area farmers. Widtsoe continued to grow, becoming one of the principal communities in Garfield Co. In 1919, the US Forest Service relocated its district office from Panguitch to Widtsoe, and there was a serious discussion of moving the county seat there. In 1920 the population reached 1,100, and they prepared for further expansion, enlarging nearby Pine Lake and building a dam to supply more irrigation water. The town’s fortunes began to change in the summer of 1920, when a severe drought threatened the crops; however a rain came late in the season and produced a good grain harvest. The drought continued the next year, and Widtsoe’s volatile climate started to drive the farmers away. In 1924, as the drought wore on, William F, Holt, who had great success in irrigating California’s Imperial Valley came to Jones Valley. Holt established a creamery in the valley as well, as a storage pond and a 7 mile flume to bring water down from Pine
Lake. This venture of Holt’s cost him hundreds of thousands of dollars and ended in a failure. People at that time noticed an apparent 25 year cycle of drought and abundant water in John’s Valley and the drought had just started. Soon the only successful crop was a highaltitude variety of lettuce. In 1925, the Forest Service office moved away and Widtsoe went into a serious decline. By 1930 the population had dropped to 210, and by 1935 there were only 17 families left in town. In 1936, the Federal Resettlement Administration stepped in to buy out the local landowners, freeing them from unproductive land and delinquent taxes. Finally when Widtsoe was emptied out, the government workers tore down most of the building and placed over 26,000 acres under the provisions of the Taylor grazing Act. Few houses and an old community building is all that is left of the town. See you this Sunday!
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CEDAR CITY - On April 26th, CCWCC will hold its first Shine a Light on Sexual Assault event from 6 to 8 p.m. at Main Street Park. “Canyon Creek invites everyone to join us in sharing messages of solidarity and hope for the common vision of ending sexual violence in our community,” said CCWCC Victim Services Director, Kaitlin Sorensen. “The event is meant to be a safe place to leave a message, story, or have questions answered as well as to encourage and uplift all those who have been affected by the trauma of sexual assault, whether that is as a survivor or as a friend or family member of a survivor,” Sorensen said. CCWCC advocates will be available to answer questions and offer information on sexual assault awareness and resources for help. Messages can be submitted prior to the event at https://ccwcc. org/get-involved. —Canyon Creek Women's Crisis Center
ESCALANTE - Lois Griffin Reeves, 86, passed away at her home in Escalante after a lingering illness. She was born October 5, 1937 in Escalante to Lorenzo and Ruth Bushman Griffin. She is survived by her husband, Evan F. Reeves, Escalante; daughters: Jaleen (Joe) Foloamahina, Orem; Jalyn Reeves, Escalante; Jamie Reeves, Salt Lake City; brother, Gerald (Barbara) Griffin, Salt Lake City. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Lewis and Harold Griffin. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 12:00 Noon in the Escalante 1st LDS Ward Chapel. Friends may call at the ward chapel in Escalante on Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30. Burial will be in the Escalante Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guest book www.maglebymortuary.com
BRYCE - The National Park Service (NPS) announced today that Bryce Canyon National Park will modify its entrance fees beginning June 1, 2018 to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs that enhance the visitor experience. Effective June 1st, the park entrance fee will be $35 per vehicle or $20 per motorcycle. An annual park pass will cost $40. Last October, the NPS proposed a plan to adopt seasonal pricing at Bryce Canyon N.P. and sixteen other national parks to raise additional revenue for infrastructure and maintenance needs. The fee structure announced today addresses many concerns and ideas provided by the public on how best to address fee revenue for parks. Revenue from entrance fees remains in the National Park Service and helps ensure a quality experience for all who visit. Here in Bryce Canyon National Park, 80 percent of entrance fees stay in the park and are devoted to spending that supports the visitor. We share the other 20 percent of entry fee income with other national parks for their projects. "Entrance fees are a very important component of how
Bryce Canyon National Park is funded,” says Superintendent Linda Mazzu. “Bryce Canyon may be small in size but we have big park issues. This modest bump in entrance fees will really help the park continue to provide excellent visitor experiences and customer service. It will also help us to work towards correcting our deferred maintenance issues. For example, this year we will be able to complete an important project to repair our campground roads to reduce the dust that visitors currently must endure. This project is just one of many deferred maintenance projects we need to complete in the future with help from our entrance fees." The additional revenue from entrance fees at Bryce Canyon National Park will support projects such as rehab of park viewpoints, new interpretive wayside exhibits, trail maintenance as well as a new park movie. National parks have experienced record breaking visitation, with more than 1.5 billion visitors in the last five years. Throughout the country, the combination of aging infrastructure and increased visitation affects park roads, bridges,
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by Megan Mustoe We live in what sometimes seems as the ATV capital of the world. In this article, when I’m writing “ATV” I mean every four-wheel, allterrain and utility vehicle. As most of you know, cities and counties may have ordinances allowing ATVs special street access in towns. Effective January 1, 2018 under Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-1509, ATVs now have more legal access to highways as long as they meet the state and local legal standards. Below are the new law’s highlights: Is my ATV street legal? To be street legal, make sure you have headlights, at least one tail light, brake light and rear red reflector, turn signals, braking system, horn, muffler, rearview mirrors, windshield or wear eye protection, and seatbelts for side-by-side riders. Tire requirements vary by type of all-terrain vehicle and can be found in the statute. How do I make my ATV street legal? Your ATV is street legal once it has a safety inspection and complies with normal registration with the state. Contact your county DMV to complete this step. Where can I legally ride my ATV? After registering, getting license plates, and having your ATV inspected, you can ride on roads that meet all of the following: the speed limit is less than 50 MPH, the road is located in a county with less than 700,000 people, and the road does not encounter an interchange using grade separation (such as with ramps, to access the interstate, or an intersection where the two roads are at different heights).
My city has ordinances about ATVs, does this new law affect those rules? It depends. The new law cannot restrict a rider from operating an ATV in accordance with local ordinances. This means if the local ordinances are more lenient than the state law, the local law overrides the state law. So, if your town allows ATV riding without the ATV needing a muffler or allows other off-highway vehicles on certain roads or permission to use certain roads at certain times, you are not breaking the state law if you do not meet the state law’s requirements as long as you are following the local ordinances. What else do I need to ride my ATV? You must have a current driver’s license and insurance. Am I old enough to drive my street-legal ATV? Unless you are in an area with a local ordinance stating otherwise, you must have your driver’s license, so you must be at least 16. What if I speed, or drive my ATV where I should not, or have riders not complying with helmet laws? Regardless of where you feel you should or are physically capable of driving your ATV, if you drive your ATV on unapproved roads, in violation of federal laws or city ordinances, or in violation of this new statute, you can be faced with traffic infractions, civil and criminal fines, and possibly federal jail time. 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 or call my office at 435.610.1431.
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LegaL Notices 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
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
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 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CYNTHIA SALT DEVERALL O’BRIEN IN THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT WAYNE COUNRY, STATE OF UTAH 18 South Main St., Loa, UT 84747 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CYNTHIA SALT DEVERALL O’BRIEN, Deceased. Notice To Creditors and Announcement of Appointment Case No. 173600004; Judge: William A. Lee Tiffinie Littlefield, whose address is 45 West Nova Dr., American Fork, UT 84003, has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named Decedent. Creditors of the above estate are hereby notified to present their claims to the attorney for the Personal Representative or to the Clerk of the Sixth District Court on or before 90 days from the date of first publication. DATED this 9th day of April, 2018. MORLEY & ASSOCIATES, P.C. /s/ C Val Morley Attorney for Tiffinie Littlefield, Personal Representative 306 West Main St., American Fork, UT 84003 Telephone: (801) 772-0400 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 19 & 26 and MAY 3, 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 NOTICE THE STATE OF UTAH SCHOOL AND INSTITUTIONAL TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration has received an application to purchase the surface of the following described acreage: GARFIELD COUNTY Township 35 South, Range 2 East Section 16: NW¼ Containing 160 acres, more or less Any individual wishing to submit a competing application to purchase, lease, and/or exchange for this property, a portion thereof, or a parcel including any of the above-described acreage, should also file an application and the appropriate application fee(s). The Trust Lands Administration will accept competing applications during the following period of time: From 8:00 A.M. THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 Until 5:00 P.M. THURSDAY MAY 10, 2018 TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION 2031 South Industrial Park Road Richfield, UT 84701 (435) 896-2559 Reference No.: C 26765 THE TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY APPLICATION OR SUBSEQUENT BIDS. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 19 & 26 and MAY 3, 2018
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org Part-time Elementary STEM Teacher at AES, BES, & EES Food Service Worker for Boulder Elementary School Part-time Kindergarten Teacher for Bryce Valley Math Teacher for Escalante High School Teachers for Panguitch Middle/Panguitch High School Part-time Nurse for Garfield County School District Maintenance Position (summer help) 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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CUSTODIAN WANTED Wayne School District has an opening for a Custodian at Loa Elementary for 27 hours a week. The salary will start at $11.00 per hour according to the Wayne School District salary schedule. Applications can be mailed to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715. This listing will stay open until filled. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and provider and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.
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CARE AND SHARE (FOOD BANK) WORKER PANGUITCH Garfield County is accepting applications for the position of Panguitch Care and Share (Food Bank) Worker. The position is part-time (30 hours per month). Applications are available at Garfield County Clerk's Office 55 South Main, Panguitch or online at www.garfield. utah.gov. Applications will be accepted until 5 P.M., Friday, April 30, 2018. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.
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WAYNE COUNTY JOB OPENING Title: Full-time EMS/Emergency Services Manager Department: EMS FLSA Status: Full-time Wayne County Emergency Medical Services Manager Job Description • Directs and coordinates the day-to-day operational activities of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department; • Oversees the readiness of the EMS, seeing that the team members are trained and equipped to the State and Federal requirements; • May need to work/cover an ambulance shift schedule to ensure proper staffing coverage; • Assures to the best of their abilities and staff availabilities adequate staffing for all shifts and emergency response vehicles; • Seeks grant funding under the Emergency Manager’s direction; • Maintains adequate inventory of emergency medical supplies as required for State Certification, and conducts periodic inspection of inventory and ambulances; Education and Experience: A. Graduation from high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of specialized training directly related to above duties and responsibilities provided through professional workshops or completion of a relevant associate degree; B. Must have a minimum of three (3) years professional employment directly related to emergency medical services. C. An equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Qualifications: • Must be certified AEMT(Advanced EMT) • Must pass post-employment offer physical, drug test and background examination. • Must be willing to participate in random drug screening. Applications can be picked up at the County Clerk’s Office and will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Friday April 27, 2018. For additional information, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 435-836-1302.
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