The Wayne and Garfield County Insider 04/20/2017

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Thursday, April 20, 2017

Issue # 1199

New Street Lights Come to Torrey

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Courney Cropper replaces high-pressure sodium lights in Torrey with new, warm-white LED lights that featured directed illumination.

TORREY - Anyone driving through Torrey at night in the last few weeks may have noticed a change in the streetlights. That’s because, on March 15, ten old highpressure sodium lights in town were replaced with new, warm-white LED lights that direct illumination onto the roadway rather than into the sky. This installation came about due to donations of friends and residents of Torrey Town via an on-line campaign to raise over $18,000 to do just that – replace energy consuming streetlights with energy saving LEDs. In addition to the monetary support of donors, Garkane Energy and The Entrada Institute played significant roles in the project.

Garkane Energy decreased the rate renters pay for street and security lights that are switched to LED lights rated

under 100 watts. Additionally, Garkane Energy linemen Courtney Cropper and Scott Grundy spent many hours taking down the old lights and installing the new ones.

Through their dark sky initiative, the Entrada Institute promoted the project to their members and patrons.

There are still a few town lights to be replaced, however, the result of this replacement effort is two-fold.

First, Torrey Town will save over $800 in annual expenses through reduced light rental fees paid to Garkane Energy.

Second, this is a major first step in Torrey’s efforts to be designated Utah’s first International Dark Sky Community.

Torrey and other Wayne County communities already have some of the darkest night skies in the nation. Because we live here and can

Satisfaction from Service: A Worthy Objective!

Volunteer for the 11th Annual Amazing Earthfest

KANAB - Get into the flow by sharing your talents to help create a successful, experiential learning festival. Planning for Southern Utah’s annual festival of discovery, arts and adventure is well underway! Volunteering with the annual Amazing Earthfest in Kanab, Utah, can deliver a satisfying experience while helping widen your circle of friends. The 11th Amazing Earthfest 2017 will enliven your week of May 14–20, 2017, with more than 35 exciting things to see and do. Be a part of it!

By helping organize Amazing Earthfest, you’ll create unforgettable experiences for all who attend across a wide array of nature-based topics. The events of this unique festival attract visitors to Kanab from across the nation who are seeking an experiential learning vacation unavailable anywhere else. Earthfest appeals broadly to local residents too! Our series of nine free award-winning documentary film screenings is a festival in itself! Visit www.AmazingEarthfest.org for complete event information.

Don’t miss this cool, once-a-year opportunity to enjoy the personal rewards of volunteering in your community. To learn more about how you can help create the next magnificent Earthfest, call the festival director at 435-644-373, or sign up through our website with an email to the festival director at http://amazingearthfest.com/get-involved/volunteer/.

Amazing Earthfest events encourage individual experience and community conversation about the mysteries and majesty of the natural world. Explore scientific knowledge and discover shared values in conservation and land ethics. Enhance your appreciation for the benefits that public lands provide, and advance your understanding of natural systems and human impacts upon them. Help create an emerging identity for Kanab, Utah, as a destination connecting people with their natural heritage!

—Volunteer for Southern Utah’s 11th Amazing Earthfest!

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

THURS. APRIL 20 - WED. APRIL 26

A SUNNY WEEKEND AHEAD - Sunny skies expected Friday through Monday. Clouds roll in the rest of the week. That spring wind will still be blowing between 22 - 15 MPH during the week.

Highs for the week in low 70s and high 60s. Lows in the low to mid 30s throughout the week.

step outside every night and see the Milky Way, or Scorpio and Orion, or watch for shooting stars, we may not realize that seeing stars at night is something fewer and fewer

people in the world are able to experience. In fact, over 80% of the people in the United States live in places where the Milky Way is no longer visible at night because of artificial light. Of Torrey’s night sky, John Barentine of the International Dark Sky Association says, “What I see here is relatively little artificial light on top of what is otherwise a typically very naturally dark sky. In fact, if Torrey became an IDA Dark Sky Community, it would be among the darkest of the lot.”

In a continued effort to monitor the level of artificial light in our area, the Entrada Institute will hold its semiannual dark sky monitoring citizen science project. The next event will be Friday, April 28. Everyone is invited to participate by gathering that evening at 9:30 PM at the home of Gary Pankow – 146 South 200 East in Teasdale.

For more information, contact Gary at 435.491.0222.

—Mary Bedingfieldsmith

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The lights installed meet the public's dual desires of being able to clearly see the Milky Way while in town and having the streets safely illuminated.

Sterling Scholar Winners

GARFIELD COUNTY - Sterling Scholar Winners Congratulations to our Sterling Scholar winners from Thursday night’s competition. The Regional competition was held on the Southern Utah University campus in Cedar City.

The event provided a unique experience for several of our Garfield County youth and in the end we did a great job with two runners-up and a winner.

Danielle Brinkerhoff opened the ceremony with a piano musical selection of Dancing on the Berlin Wall. Klace Lyman took first place in Agricultural Science. Runners-up included Lindsie Perkins in Agricultural Science and Elaina LeFevre in Business and Marketing. What a great achievement for our students and a great showing for Garfield County. My congratulations to each of them and their schools.

With spring break on our door step, everyone have a fun and safe weekend. Remember that the window for our state writing opens when we return.

Get your thoughts in order and let’s finish the year with great exam scores.

—Tracy Davis, Garfield County School District

Elaina LeFevre Bryce Valley High School Runner-up Business and Marketing

Lindsie Perkins Panguitch High School Runner-up Agricultural Science

Klace Chad Lyman Escalante High School Winner Agricultural Science

"The only time people dislike gossip is when you gossip about them.”

—Will Rogers

Hanksville Elementary School Annual Science Fair

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2nd grader, Mari Esplin from Hanksville Elementary gives her presentation about Types of Soil for Growing. She won 2nd place.

HANKSVILLE - On Friday, March 24th, Hanksville Elementary School held their annual science fair.

A science fair project is an exciting and meaningful learning experience for each child. Not only can children enter and compete for ribbons, trophies, and awards, but more importantly children have an opportunity to apply the many skills they are learning in the various academic subjects.

A science fair project cuts across almost every curriculum. Some of the skills the students learn and demonstrate are as follows: Thinking Skills – This is perhaps the most important product of a science fair project. Students put much time, effort, and thought into a

project. They see the result of their thinking in the form of a project. They have developed or utilized problem-solving skills.

Organizational Skills – Another important skill that students utilize when preparing a project is organization.

Students will need the support and advice from teachers and parents, but this is an opportunity to plan, prepare, and organize a project from start to finish.

Science – Children have an opportunity to investigate a myriad of topics of interest to them in science. They apply the skills of scientific inquiry when investigating Hanksville Elementary Cont'd on page 2

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Seeks Nominations to Advisory Committee KANAB - The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM) in Utah is seeking public nominations for seven open positions on its 15-member Monument Advisory Committee (MAC), which provides advice and recommendation to GSENM on science issues and the achievement of GSENM Plan objectives.

Nominations are due by close of business on May 29, 2017.

The GSENM-MAC is composed of citizens chosen for their expertise in land use planning and the management of the lands under BLM management in GSENM. “The MAC is integral to the management of the Monument,” said Monument Manager Cindy Staszak.

“The committee’s diversity – scientists, elected officials, educators, business and environmental leaders – provides me and my staff with a broader insight into issues impacting the Monument and the surrounding communities; and in effect, enhances our ability to manage the

Monument lands for multiple uses where appropriate, as an outdoor laboratory for scientific research, all the while conserving resources for future generations.”

Individuals may nominate themselves or others to serve on the MAC. Nominees will be judged on the basis of their training, education, and knowledge of the council’s geographical area.

Nominees should also demonstrate a commitment to consensus building and collaborative decision making.

All nominations must be accompanied by letters of reference from any represented interests or organizations; a completed background information nomination form available from the Monument; and any other information that speaks to the nominee's qualifications.

Four members will be appointed as follows, one from each of the categories listed below: • An educator; • An environmental Advisory Committee

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A Fair, Well-Reasoned Decision

Dear Editor, The 12 year saga of the Recapture Canyon ATV trail has come to a long-awaited conclusion, barring appeal. Over 11 miles of motorized trails along the rims of the canyon will remain open and have several improved staging areas and informational kiosks, providing ample recreational opportunities to local residents and visitors alike. The canyon bottom will remain open to hiking, biking and horseback riding, but closed to motorized use, and the illegally constructed ATV trail, which the canyon has been reclaiming on its own in the past 10 years, will get more reclamation work, obliterating and re-vegetating portions along its length. The BLM is to be commended for making a fair, well reasoned decision that will help to protect the precious archaeological and biological resources within the canyon. This is management that considers all of the stakeholders as well as what's best for the resource.

Respectfully, Veronica Egan, retired Executive Director of Great Old Broads for Wilderness

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The Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals play a key role in providing a safety net to communities across America – and the INDEX measures them across eight pillars of hospital strength: Inpatient Share Ranking, Outpatient Share RankCourtesy sevier valley Hospital ing, Cost, Charge, A technician runs a test on a patient at the Sevier Valley Hospital, which was recently named one of the top 100 Rural and Community Quality, Outcomes, Patient Perspectives, Hospitals in the United States. and Financial StabilSevier Valley Hospital RICHFIELD - Sevier ity.

Valley Hospital has recent- scored in the top 100 of rural “It’s more important ly been named one of the and community hospitals on than ever that rural hospiTop 100 Rural & Commu- iVantage Health Analytics’ tals proactively understand nity Hospitals in the United Hospital Strength INDEX®. and address performance States by iVantage Health The INDEX is the industry’s in the areas of cost, qualAnalytics and The Chartis most comprehensive rating ity, outcomes and patient of rural providers. It proCenter for Rural Health. perspective,” said Michael “This achievement is vides the data foundation for Topchik, national leader of very gratifying and validates the annual Rural Relevance the Chartis Center for Rural our daily commitment to Study and its results are Health. “Across the spectrum providing the best healthcare the basis for many of rural of performance indicators, possible to our community, healthcare’s most prominent there are rural providers that while maintaining an ef- awards, advocacy efforts are writing the blueprint for ficient and effective hospi- and legislative initiatives. success as they transition tal,” said SVH administrator, The list of the Top 100 Ruto value-based healthcare. ral & Community Hospitals Gary Beck.

Our analysis shows that this group of top performers exHanksville Elementary graphs in meaningful activi- hibits a focused concern for ties.

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Students selected scien—Sevier Valley Hospital their topics. Students learn to tific areas that were important investigate, experiment, and to them. 11 students particidiscover the many wonders of pated. All participants set up science. their projects and gave an oral Language Arts – Chil- presentation to the judges. dren use many language arts Students followed the scienskills when preparing a proj- tific method and worked hard ect. They must read for infor- to prepare. mation to better understand Our 2016-17 Science Fair their topics. Children utilize Winners are: library skills and study skills 1st place Alyssa Morrill, when they research the proj- 4th Grade, project: Growing ects. Writing is also an inte- Crystals; gral part of each science fair 2nd Place: Mari Esplin, project. Students use these 2nd Grade, project: Types of skills when displaying their Soil for growing; projects, writing for informa3rd Place: Adel Schultz, tion from organizations or 3rd Grade, project: Cola Corother sources, and/or writ- rosion ing a paper to accompany the Thanks to students, parprojects. ents, Martin & Suellen Esplin Math – Measurement is and Joe Johnson for planning an essential component of sci- and preparing the students to ence projects. Students have participate. opportunities to apply the use —John Fahey, of metric measurement and Superintendent, Wayne organize data using tables and County School District

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representative; • An elected official from Garfield County; • An outfitter/guide doing business on the Monument; and, Three members will be appointed as special government employees, one for each of the following areas of expertise: • Botany; • Social Science; and a • Wildlife Biologist.

The specific category the nominee would be representing should be identified both in the letters of recommendation and the nomination form.

Nomination forms can be picked up at the GSENM Headquarters Office in Kanab or requested via email: lcrutchf@blm.gov.

Nominations should be sent by close of business May 29, 2017, to Larry Crutchfield, Public Affairs Officer, GSENM Headquarters Office, 669 South Highway 89A, Kanab, Utah 84741; phone (435) 6441209; or email: lcrutchf@ blm.gov; or fax to (435) 644-1252.

—Bureau of Land Management

Better Choices, Better Health Class Want to decrease your pain, decrease your doctors’ visits, & enjoy life more? Living Well with Chronic Conditions is a self-management program. Classes are given in 2 hour sessions once a week, for 6 weeks, in community settings. People with different chronic health problems all attend together. Classes are conducted by two trained leaders; one or both with a chronic disease themselves. Anyone with an ongoing condition such as asthma, arthritis, chronic joint pain, fibromyalgia, cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart failure, COPD or emphysema, depression, chronic pain or others is welcome.

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1) Techniques for frustration, fatigue, pain & isolation 2) Appropriate exercise to maintain & improve strength 3) Appropriate use of medications & proper nutrition 4) Communicating effectively with family, friends & health professionals 5) How to evaluate new treatments

Classes will take place in Wayne County.

For more information: Call Emily Loftus in the CUPHD Richfield office at 435-896-5451 ext. 347 http://health.utah.gov/arthritis/ classes/livingwell.html

Attention Change in WCHC Clinic Hours

We'd like to announce that on April 10, 2017, Wayne Community Health Center updated our Bicknell clinic hours to start scheduling patients at 7 am. WCHC works hard to accommodate everyone’s schedule, therefore we will have one medical provider that will begin each day, Monday through Friday at 7 am. Our Saturday schedule will stay the same from 9 am till 1 pm. To schedule your appointment please call the main clinic number at 435425-3744.

We now have our PA-C, Daniel Palmer, certified by the State of Utah to perform CDL physicals!! We can accommodate same day appointments most days so give us a call!!

We are excited for our recent changes and look forward to serving our amazing community!!

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Upcoming Prescribed Fire and Mechanical Treatments for Hazardous Fuel Reduction

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Fire being applied in strips across the burn unit and allowed to burn together. Layering strips of fire like this allows fuels/fire managers to broadcast under burn the unit at a low to moderate fire intensity, removing the surface and ladder fuels. Burning also replenishes nutrients back into the soil. Prescribed burning the understory of ponderosa pine in this manner greatly reduces the threat of wildfire killing the stand of timber in the hotter summer months.

DIXIE NATIONAL every prescribed burn with the and downed logs) that are the FOREST - The Dixie National Utah Department of Air Qual- primary carriers of fire.” Says Forest’s fuels and fire manag- ity (DEQ). Utah State Smoke Keith Adams, Dixie National ers are planning to implement management regulations are Forest, Fuels Planner. several prescribed fire and followed and burning may Prescribed fire is applied mechanical projects in 2017. only take place with a clear- under different environmental 4,533 acres of prescribed fire ing index of 500 or higher to conditions to achieve desired projects to reduce fuels are reduce the impacts of smoke. fire intensities to meet the anticipated on the Cedar City, All Dixie National Forest projects objectives. Prescribed Powell and Escalante Ranger prescribed fire fuel reduction fire can be applied through Districts during the months projects employ available Pile burning, to remove conof April, May and early June, smoke reduction techniques centrations of fuels in the form when environmental condi- to help mitigate the impacts of slash piles that result from tions are present to meet proj- of smoke. Aerial ignition will management activities (Winect objectives. be utilized, when practical, to ter); Broadcast burning treats What is hazardous fuel shorten project implementa- the understory surface and reduction? Hazardous fuel tion time and reduce smoke ladder fuels through the applireduction is the removal of duration and help minimize cation of low to moderate inexcessive live or dead wild- impacts to scenic areas. tensity fire (Spring and Fall), land fuel (vegetation) accuThe Dixie National For- and a stand replacement burn mulations with the objective est fuels and fire managers re- uses moderate to high intenof reducing the potential of alize that a one size fits all ap- sity fire to treat surface, laduncharacteristically large proach to reducing fuels is not der and over story vegetation wildland fires and increas- sound management and use (Summer). ing the ability of fire fighters multiple treatment methods to The Dixie National Forest to protect life and property, accomplish fuel load reduc- has 6,180 acres of mechanical including communities, mu- tions that provide benefits for treatments planned for implenicipal watersheds, and native the resources. mentation in 2017. Mechaniplant communities, threatened “A combination of me- cal projects are implemented and endangered species, and chanical and prescribed fire nearly year round when enviother socially important cul- treatments are needed to miti- ronmental conditions allow. tural resources. Fuels build up gate hazardous fuels, restore Mechanical treatments include annually through the natural forest health and create sus- commercial timber harvest, growth and die off of veg- tainable, fire adapted, resil- thinning and piling to reduce etation combined with that ient ecosystems” “Mechanical stand densities, lopping and killed by disturbances such as treatments are used to remove scattering to rearrange ladder disease and insects, snow or commercially available prod- fuel and reduce stand densiwind events, and other land ucts (Timber/Fuelwood) and/ ties, piling of excess thinned use activities. or to rearrange non-commer- and natural fuels, and masticaProject implementation cial vegetation to reduce stand tion (chipping/shredding) of and time frames are discussed densities and break up sur- brush and small trees to reduce with local elected officials face and aerial fuel continu- stand density and ladder fuels. and notifications to those of- ity. Prescribed fire consumes Stay informed by followficials will be provided be- non-commercial live and ing the Dixie National Forest fore, at start, and after proj- dead surface vegetation/fuels on Facebook, Twitter, and the ect commences. The Dixie (needle litter, grasses, Forbes, Dixie National Forest Website.

National Forest coordinates shrubs, branches, small trees —U.S. Forest Service

Rainbow Bridge Gains Traditional Cultural Property Protection; Listing in National Register of Historic Places PAGE, AZ - The National Park Service has designated Rainbow Bridge a Traditional Cultural Property, recognizing the site's historic and ongoing cultural significance to at least six American Indian tribes, and establishing its listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Rainbow Bridge is the first site in Utah to gain a TCP designation.

“Anyone who has visited Rainbow Bridge can attest to its stunning beauty and unique value as an example of the geologic forces that have shaped this region for millions of years,” said William Shott, superintendent of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument.

"Designation as a Traditional Cultural Property goes a step deeper, reflecting how meaningful Rainbow Bridge is to this region’s inhabitants. For centuries, if not millennia, it has inspired origin stories, ceremonial rites and pilgrim-

ages for multiple tribes, and its focus as a site of vital meaning and cultural identity continues to this day.”

Listing in the National Register of Historic Places protects sites like Rainbow Bridge by requiring a consultation with associated traditional communities and a rigorous review process before initiation of any federal project that could affect the property.

Since before recorded history, the 290-foot-tall, sandstone Rainbow Bridge has been associated with traditions of the Hopi, Kaibab Paiute, Navajo, San Juan Southern Paiute, Ute Mountain Ute, and Zuni people. Archeological finds near the bridge include a hearth estimated to be 1,500 years old.

Spanning 275 feet, with thickness varying from 33 to 42 feet, Rainbow Bridge was formed by the erosional forces of Bridge Creek, which carries water off the north side of Navajo Mountain. The bridge is

one of the largest known stone arches in the world.

The Rainbow Bridge TCP comprises 85 acres fully contained within the 160-acre Rainbow Bridge National Monument, which President William Howard Taft established in 1910 to protect the arch as a “wonder of nature.”

Rainbow Bridge drew more than 86,000 visitors last year, most of whom traveled by boat over Glen Canyon National Recreation Area’s Lake Powell to a trailhead about 1.25 miles from the arch.

“Designation of Rainbow Bridge as a Traditional Cultural Property will help preserve this unique cultural landmark for visitors from all walks of life for centuries to come,” Shott said.

For more information on Rainbow Bridge and Glen Canyon, contact Brandon Honig, public information officer, at 928-640-3478 or brandon_ honig@nps.gov.

—National Park Service

The Easter Exodus 2017

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by adus f. dorsey ii

The Easter exodus commenced about the same time that Sunday School got going in Torrey on Sunday, there must have been about ten thousand city slickers, all headed west on highway 24.

It took ‘em almost a week to get here and if the traffic holds true through the afternoon they should all be gone by 7.

There were long lines of new and old pickup trucks towing every kind of toy there was, they must have been worried if they left something in their garage in the city they was sure

gonna need it at the camp site.

I never seen so much stuff in the back of a pickup except the last time Tanya moved.

I watched George Coombs sit at a stop sign a block from my house for fifteen minutes with his blinker on waiting to get out on the highway, he must have burned about 5 gallons of diesel watching them go by. I can surely guess what he was saying but I ain’t about to say it in here.

On Friday I casually waved at somebody driving by

house in a Range Rover SUV and they pulled over and ask me how much I wanted for my house, I told them to come back in a year or two as I still had some work to do… About 2 in the afternoon on Saturday I thought about going downtown and trying my hand at pan-handling at the new cross walk in front of the Chuckwagon but when I got there, there was already a couple with a dog that had beat me to it. I guess it is a sign of things surely to come.

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Schools & Sports Utah Law 53A-1a-1001 UPSTART

Bryce Valley Elementary Celebrates Dr. Seuss

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Utah Preparing Students Today for a Rewarding Tomorrow (UPSTART) is a pilot project established by the Utah State Legislature that uses a home-based education technology approach to develop the school readiness skills of preschool children. The program concentrates on preschool students prior to their Kindergarten experience. The program is an in-home, technology delivered kindergarten readiness program that is designed to give Utah four-year-olds an individualized reading, mathematics, and science curriculum with a focus on reading. Children participate in the program the year before they attend kindergarten. All Utah children are eligible to participate but the program but legislation wants to make sure low income families and non-native English speaking families have priority.

In its 7th year, the implementation contractor, Waterford Institute continues to provide our pre-K students with adaptive lessons, digital curriculum, songs, and activities to deliver its early literacy content. Children are encouraged to use the UPSTART program for 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Families are provided with parental resources and technical support from Waterford customer service representatives. In Garfield County, our Waterford representative is Melinda Dalton. Please call her at 435-418-0110 or Melinda.dalton@garfk12.org.

Traditionally, preschool programs were not funded for all populations of children but with the UPSTART legislation, all students and families can take advantage of the software based education for four and five-year-old students. To make an account and start today, go to http://www. waterfordupstart.org/ For qualifying students, the program supplies the internet and a computer if needed. GCSD also uses the Waterford software for grades K-2. Watch for more information on that in the future.

—Tracy Davis, Superintendent – Garfield County School District

PHS Sports Sidelines by maCk oetting

Clint Barney Retires

Clint Barney PHS baseball coach is calling it a day from coaching the baseball team, for now. Clint has been the coach of the Bob Cats for 15 years and what a successful career it has been. In those 15 years the Cats have been in the playoffs 9 times and have come away with 6 State Championships. In one stretch the team went two years without losing a game and 3 championships. Coach Barney coached 7 years at the previous school that he worked at and that was all three sports, baseball, basketball and track. Coaching a winning program like here in Panguitch, doesn’t start the first day of the season, it starts when the kids are in the 4th grade and getting them ready to play ball by the time they enter high school. Coaching a sport here is a year around endeavor and coaching two sports, there is little time for yourself. Clint has a daughter who is a very good ball player and excels in both Volleyball and Basketball and this time off will let him watch her play. Clint tells me his new passion is basketball and coming off a championship season and with many of this year’s team coming back, I think that passion will last for a long time. Clint rest up and enjoy your family and who knows with that young son of yours, you may be back. Thank you for all your hard work.

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

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Bryce Valley Elementary students play in the gym as part of the Dr. Seuss Day, sponsored by Read Across America.

Bryce Valley Elementary students and staff celebrated Dr. Seuss’ Birthday during the first week of March, through readings, activities, and book studies. The celebration, which coincided with The National Educations Association’s 20th annual Read across America Day, involved a week-long of dress up days, each going along with ton of Dr. Seuss’ amazing books.

Kindergartenthird grades favorite day was pajama day, that went along with Dr. Seuss’ famous “The Sleep Book,” and 4th through 6th grades favorite was dressing up as to what they would like to be when they grow up, which went along with “Oh, the Places You’ll Go.” There were many NBA stars,

nurses, scientists, and Paleontologists. We ended the week with the entire school coming together to read. The older kids read to the younger kids and then Mr. Platt entertained us all with his amazing voice, reading to the entire student body.

Read across America is an annual motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, was born in 1904. He died on September 24, 1991, at the age of 87, in La Jolla, CA. He has inspired so many children to read and have an imagination.

—Bryce Valley Elementary School

Earth Day reminders from Panguitch Elementary School Second Graders. First of a 3-part series.

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Wills, Trusts, and More Young, Single, and In Need of An Estate Plan Remember that great episode of "Friends" where Ross convinces Rachel, Phoebe and the others to sit down and write their wills and designate durable power of attorney in the event something should happen to them? Of course you don't; it never happened. The fact is, singles don't bother with estate planning. For sure, part of the joy of being single is the no-strings-attached lifestyle. The term "estate planning" sounds like something only grandparents do.

Not to be overly grim, but singles can face the inevitable as much as anyone else.

In fact, many estate planning attorneys believe that singles need it more. In a marriage, it is pretty much assumed that a spouse, even in the absence of any planning, is going to be the person that the court is going to appoint as the guardian over your personal and health care decisions and conservator over your financial matters. But if you're single, who is it going to be? If you're single, you need to appoint the people to make your personal, health care and financial decisions or the court will decide, and it may not be the party you would want.

Consider these scenarios.

If you're single without kids and you die without a will ("intestate"), your assets would likely flow to your next of kin in this order: surviving parents,

by Jeffery J. mCkenna siblings, nieces and nephews.

If you are divorced with children, your assets would likely go to your children as next of kin, but if something happens to them, your assets could wind up with your ex-spouse as their next of kin. That's right! If you don't specify otherwise, your ex-spouse (and his or her new spouse) could get your money when you die. Is that OK with you?

Many singles consider estate planning to be too expensive. Most singles figure they don't have much money, and they usually don't do estate planning. But often they find they have more assets than they think. Add up assets to get a real awakening to your financial situation. Singles often have a life insurance policy through an employer, perhaps a nominal retirement account fed by their paychecks, equity if they own a home, and often assorted accidental death benefits from credit cards. Once their estate has been settled, a parent, a sibling, a niece or nephew will most likely end up with this modest windfall.

We plan in order to designate who will be responsible for our health care and financial decisions when we are no longer able to do so ourselves. Seven out of ten Americans have no estate plan at all, and most of the 30 percent who do have not kept them up to date with cur-

rent tax laws. You may have every intention of leaving your nephew your Jimi Hendrix autographed guitar, but without a will or other estate planning vehicle, the court may sell it off in an estate sale so the money can be distributed.

What is the solution to most of these issues? Make a goal to get your affairs in order.

I would be dishonest if I said, “Estate planning is fun.” However, I have seen over and over the peace of mind that comes when it is completed. In the end, the peace of mind far outweighs the worry of not having a plan.

Now with a Panguitch Office at 46 North Main Street to Serve Clients in and around Garfield County Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 20 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna. com or visit the firm’s website at WWW.BARNEY-MCKENNA. COM, he would enjoy hearing from you.

t H e It is Here Somewhere!

When my daughter, Laura, was three, she wanted a violin for her upcoming birthday more than anything in the world. We were successful in finding one for her. She unwrapped the instrument with great pleasure, then tucked it under her tiny chin, serious and solemn. She slowly ran the bow across the strings, and there was a squeal of discord.

She looked up at us in surprise.

"Where's the music?" she asked.

Ennui

There was a man who was a high school counselor and thus knew all the signs of emotional upheaval. One morning his preteen daughter showed up for breakfast, dragging her feet and rubbing her eyes. The young girl flopped down in her chair and told her dad she was sick of life. All of her dad's high school counselor alarms went off as he rushed around the breakfast bar, put an arm around his daughter, and began to explain to her why life is worth living. The daughter looked up at him with a confused look on her face and said, "Dad!?!

I meant Life cereal."

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When out shopping at her local supermarket, an elderly man forgot where he'd parked.

A nearby police officer, noticing his agitation, asked,"Is something wrong?"

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

"What kind is it?" he inquired sympathetically.

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

Play Ball

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.

Feel the Burn

For a workout together, Randy and his twelve-year-old daughter Kelly drove to the gym, which was located in a large shopping center. After riding around the parking lot for several minutes, Kelly asked, "Why aren't you parking the car yet?"

Randy replied, "I'm trying to get a spot as close to the gym as possible."

Kelly groaned and said, "Dad, it sure looks like the whole concept of working out has eluded you."

Punishment

A farmer brought a bucket of milk to church so it could be pastorized.

Today's Thought

The things you own, end up owning you.

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Vegetable beef soup, potatoes, carrots, corn, pineapple w/ cottage cheese, lemon pudding

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Fried chicken, potatoes, & gravy, mixed vegetables, pears, peach cobbler

Meatballs, potatoes, green beans, jello salad, white cake

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.

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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com

Elva "Jan" Liston 1923 - 2017

ST. GEORGE/PANGUITCH - Elva Mae "Jan" Sevy Goulding Liston, 92, passed away April 16, 2017 in St. George.

She was born August 22, 1923 in Panguitch to Peter Ray and Inez Lister Sevy. She married Reed Goulding in the St. George Temple. He preceded her in death. She married Frank Liston in Las Vegas. He preceded her in death.

Jan held numerous positions in the LDS Church. She was also a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers.

She always planted huge gardens, including strawberries and raspberries and always had plenty to share with her family and the community. She volunteered her time and talents for numerous church and civic organizations.

Known for her magnificent pieced quilts, Jan wanted to make sure that each child, grandchild, niece, nephew, brother and sister had one of her "valued" quilts.

She donated many of her quilts to various charities, churches, etc. She loved life and lived it to the "max".

To some she was mom; to others grandma; and to some "The Cookie Grandma". She loved and respected everyone. She will be missed.

Jan is survived by her daughter: Janet "Bunny" Young, LaVerkin; step-children: Lana (Don) Lord, Lehi; Lois Houston, West Valley City; 4 grandchildren; siblings: Max Sevy, Panguitch; Ruth Shakespear, Overton, NV; Keith (Lori) Sevy, CA; Peggie (Tom) Wight, SLC. Also preceded in death by her parents; step-son, Brad Liston; siblings: Ken Sevy, Ike Sevy, Pat Sevy, Freeda Woodard, Alta Sevy, Jim Sevy; sister-in-law, Loa Sevy; brother-in-law, Wes Shakespear.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 12:00 Noon in the Henrieville Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

M issiOns Sister Haley Kay Robins TEASDALE Haley Kay Robins has been called to serve for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the South Carolina, Columbia mission. Haley will be speaking in the Torrey ward on April 23rd at 10:00am and reporting to the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah on April 26th 2017.

She is the daughter of Kurtis and Melissa Robins of Teasdale and her grandparents are Ron and Marsha Clark of Taylorsville and Gary and Rosa Lee Robins of Scipio.

As usual the weather had a lot to do with the Easter Egg Hunt. With the great help of a number of students, everything was pretty well set up by 11:30. Up until then there was zero wind, but then it really started to blow and it was almost like starting over again. Thing had to be tied down and tables had to be turn on their sides to keep all the bunny prizes from blowing away. The kids didn’t seem to mind though and everything came about on time, including the Easter Bunny just arriving in the nick of time in the big red fire engine. This is a really fun thing for the kids and they all come away happy. The Easter Bunny would like to thank the City and the Lions Club for their donations and all of you that put money into the bottles that makes this event possible.

Some facts on Easter: With the rise of the Imperial Church under Constantine and at Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, it was determined that Easter would always fall on a Sunday. Based on the interpretations of the Council of Nicaea, medieval Catholics established the date of Easter as the first Sunday after the full moon following the Vernal Equinox. Easter thus became a “moveable feast.”

This dating was also adopted by the Protestants after the Reformation and remains the dominant way of dating Easter.

The medieval dating of Easter used the calendar created by Julius Caesar, that set the solar year as 365.25 days,

gelatin and sugar and it lost its nutritional value. Peeps are produced in Bethlehem Penn. by a company founded

by Sam Born in 1953. He replaced the really slow process, taking many women hand forming the peeps up to 30 hours to complete the process, with mass produced chicks. There are over 700 million peeps produced each year and during the Easter period 5 million are whip out each day. The peeps now come in all kinds of shapes, not just the chicks.

We made our annual trip down to Hurricane for the car show. What a perfect day for an outdoor event. Going through Zions, I have never seen so many cars parked alongside of the road before. Being a free day we got through the gates really fast, with a wave from the ranger on duty. The buses have been running there for some time now and people were parking where they could find a place and then walking back to the bus stop.

The Car show just keeps getting bigger and better each year, Steward from the Royal Express auto repair was there with his really cool blue Camaro, he got our 4 ticket for the best of show, from us.

Talking to a car owner of a 30 model A Ford like mine, which he has made into a street rod, said he had over $13,000 in body work and paint invested in this beauty.

Then there is the motor and undercarriage you can count in, these are some really expensive machines. Most of

the paint jobs on these cars run from $10,000 to 15,000 and boy are they nice.

Who says you can’t come home, our new Zions Bank Manager is Mark Henrie. Mark is the son of Allen and Jeannie Henrie and is their third son to call Panguitch home. We might have to change the name of our town to Henrieville someday, oh I guess that name has been already taking.

This weekend is also a free day out at the Parks, so pack up the kids and shows them the beauty that surrounds our town. No matter which way you leave town our roads are scenic byways.

We went down to Kanab last week to eat Mexican food at Escobar’s restaurant. We love Rosa she never seems to change and always knows who you are and what you are going to eat. I marvel at the growth of Kanab since the Grand Stair Case Monument came in. The Grand Stair Case gives people other opportunities to see more of the best scenery in the world and spend more time in our area, after they have seen the parks. Highway 12 is listed as the number two scenic byway in the country and without the Monument designation no one would know that Escalante was even there.

Escalante is another town that is thriving because of the Monument.

I would rather be an Easter Bunny than an Easter Ham. Mack O.

by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 orvickidiane36@hotmail.com Dance Attitude) is having their year end dance recital this Saturday the 22nd at 6:00 pm in the elem Gym. Admission is free. So please come if you can and see the hard work everyone put into

by Peg Smith ~ pegenias@gmail.com (3) in 2014, with its funding coming from grants and private donations. It is Boulder’s designated local arts agency, giving it official status with the Town to apply for arts grants on behalf of the community. Board members are Cheryl, Secretary Tina Karlsson, and Asst. Secretary Curtis Oberhansly; school rep Elizabeth Julian, student rep Allie Catmull, and Angie Evenden, Dianne Oberhansly, Jabe Beal, Amy Woodbury, and Vicky Catmull.

Most BArtC events and activities are free of charge.

This requires a fair amount of grant-writing and other fundraising. Right now, BArtC is waiting to hear if they’ve received a re-granting grant.

This would enable BArtC to take applications from local artists who need a little financial boost or support for their projects.

The Community Center Gallery is nearly always displaying a BArtC exhibit. The six or seven exhibits per year usually include a couple traveling exhibits from Utah Arts and Museums. Currently on display is textile art from Salt Lake’s Surface Design Group --- gorgeous and innovative artworks of quilting, stitch-

hence our leap year every 4 years. It is slightly less than that at 365.2425 days. Thus over a 1500 year span, the Julian calendar fell out of synch with the season by 10 days.

Pope Gregorian X11 in 1582 created the Gregorian calendar and that resynchronize the calendar with the seasons. (parts from the Dessert News).

Easter Eggs have been dated back to 3000 BC. Pagans believed that birds were really blessed because they could fly closest to the Sun God Ra, since they couldn’t catch the birds, just their eggs, which became symbols of fertilely and rebirth.

In the 900 century Ukrainians adopted Christianity and decorated eggs that were used to symbolize the rebirth of Christ. In the 1200s Christian holy days became more popular as Christianity spread thru out Europe. Christians exchanged colored eggs during their Easter celebration and these became the first Easter Eggs. In 1880 a druggist named William Townley invented a powered egg dye that is still in use to this today-PAAS. Peeps are the candy of Easter; here are some facts about them. The invention of Marshmallow was by doctors and was made from the Marsh-Mallow plant and added with some eggs it became a medicine. It was used on sore throats, colds and many respiratory illnesses. It was a tasty concoction. When it was made into candy the MarshMallow plant was replaced by

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BY waY oF Boulder Isn’t this what we’ve all been waiting for?

Waking up each morning to fresh washes of green on trees. Yesterday’s shrouded buds becoming today’s purple reality. Ponds full or filling, with frog song thrumming through the evening soundscape?

This is also the waiting period before we know whose fruit trees escaped unscathed. March’s snows and mid-20 temps kept rolling in waves upon the unfurling buds and blooms.

For most of us, our hardcore gardening hasn’t really started. Instead, the earth is gardening itself right now, blowing away winter’s debris, each day revealing a new burst of blossoming and leafing out. *** In its April meeting, the Planning Commission invited Boulder Arts Council (BArtC) President/Treas.

Cheryl Cox to hit the highlights of its role in the community.

Boulder Arts Council was established as its own entity in 2011, after a few years under the umbrella of Boulder Community Alliance. It became a full 501(c)

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ery, and dyes.

One of BArtC’s major goals is to support local artists. That includes helping advertise for the local vendors’ Holiday Market, exhibiting local artists’ works, and working with other venues in town that can host works or performances. Last year BArtC co-sponsored Jazzn’ on the Rocks at a local ranch and a reading by the Boulder Writers’ Group.

Most activities are open to anyone who wants to contribute or participate, offering different arts to explore, for adults as well as children: watercolor, cartooning, cardmaking, storytelling, mask making are examples from the past. BArtC works with Boulder elementary students on art projects, and has teamed with the school and outside agencies, such as Ririe-Woodbury Dance troupe, to provide multi-day sessions in drama or dance.

There’s a breathless quality to BArtC. They’re always busy, things are always in the works. They do a fabulous job of supporting and catering to Boulder’s art-loving residents. You’re welcome to be a part.

this revue. Teacher is Jess Stewart.

Congratulations to Danica Rose who just received her mission call to Washington Yakima Mission. She enters the MTC on June 28th. Her parents are Daniel and Sarah Rose of Henrieville.

Daniel and Sarah Rose flew into Chicago Illinois to attend their sons graduation from Great Lakes Naval Boot Camp. Hyrum Rose will now attend "A" School in South Carolina for some additional training. Congratulations to you Hyrum.

The Henrieville Senior Citizen's Center and the town

of Henrieville want to thank Roman Platt for building a wheelchair ramp on the center as his Eagle Project. It is very nice and will be a good addition to the building.

Congratulations to Hayden Akkins on receiving his "Duty to God" award.

He also just had surgery and is now going into radiation treatments. We sure wish you well Hayden. May you be blessed with good results in the future. Hayden is the son of Loreli Adkins of Henrieville who is also doing well after getting better from her illnesses.

What a beautiful day it

was today, Easter Sunday.

Did you have a great day and find all your eggs?

This is a very short column today as we were in Cedar celebrating grandson, Makay Jensen becoming an Elder in preparation for his upcoming mission.

Gosh where did the years go that he is already old enough to leave home and go on a mission? Anyone know how to make time stand still for a bit?

Have a great week and be safe. Would love to hear your news for our column so please call or email your news to me. Thanks VS

Congratulations Austen!!

Garfield County’s Newest Real Estate Broker

Stagecoach Realty’s Own

Austen Armstrong Real Estate Broker

During his nearly eight years as a Real Estate Agent for ERA and Stagecoach Realty, Austen has enjoyed great success in representing both sellers and buyers throughout the county and surrounding areas. In 2013, alone, Austen had sales in Brian Head, Bryce Canyon, Duck Creek, Hatch, Mammoth Creek, Panguitch, Panguitch Lake and Tropic. Working with his father, Tracy Armstrong, in 2010 they together established Stagecoach Realty as Garfield County’s only locally owned, full-time, Real Estate Brokerage.

With sales of over $3 million in each of the last two years, buyers have once again discovered Bryce Canyon Country, and sellers have discovered the advantage of working with Stagecoach Realty!

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

HELP WANTED PANGUITCH - Kenny Rays is looking for a full-time cook. Typical working hours will be from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Must have experience in all aspects of cooking. Will offer a competitive wage based upon experience. Please contact us at 435-6768851 for an application.

4/20 TORREY - ALL POSITIONS - PHILLIPS 66 and SUBWAY in Torrey, Utah are excited to announce that we have totally remodeled and added on to our store! This has created employment opportunities in all areas. We will be opening the end of March and we are hiring immediately for all positions. Please contact us by phone or email. Lee Taft 435-691-2701, leetaft675@hotmail.com Katrina Taft 435-979-5000, 510kat65@ live.com 4/20 GRAND STAIRCASE ESCALANTE PARTNERS is seeking an Education Coordinator to facilitate Frontier Science School and community education events. Part-time, year-round position.

Visit gsenm.org for more. Open until 4/21/17.

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

INFORMATION SPECIALIST

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Front Desk Agents Laundry Services Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen

Positions to start April 1st through October 31st At Capitol Reef Resort we promote from within. Please stop by in person to complete an application.

We are located at 2600 E SR 24, Torrey UT 84775 435-425-3761 rtn

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Wayne School District is seeking applicants for a part-time (.12 FTE) dance instructor for Wayne High School. The class period for the 2017-2018 school year will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. and every other Friday.

Applicant must be willing to work toward an alternate route to licensure with the school district and the state or possess a valid Utah teacher certificate in Secondary Education with an endorsement.

Applicant must submit a letter of application (available at the district office) indicating his/her interest in the position, a current resume and university transcript showing any relevant course work, and a copy of applicant’s teaching certificate (if applicable).

Applications can be mailed to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715 or dropped off to the district office at 79 N 100 W Bicknell, UT. Contact Mary Bray, 425-3411 or mary.bray@waynesd.org, with any questions. Please submit applications no later than April 27th. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications.

EMS INSTRUCTOR

Wayne School District is seeking applicants for a part-time (.24 FTE) certified Emergency Medical Services (EMS) instructor for Wayne High School. The class period for the 20172018 school year will be every Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. and every other Friday.

Applicant must be a certified EMS instructor. Applicant also must be willing to work toward an alternate route to licensure with the school district and the state or possess a valid Utah teaching certificate in secondary education with an endorsement.

Applicant must submit a letter of application (available at the district office) indicating his/her interest in the position, a current resume and university transcript showing all relevant course work, a copy of applicant’s teaching certificate (if applicable), and a copy of the EMS instructor certificate.

Applications can be mailed to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715 or dropped off to the district office at 79 N 100 W Bicknell, UT. Contact Mary Bray, 425-3411 or mary.bray@waynesd.org, with any questions. Please submit applications no later than April 27th. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications.

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JANITORIAL SERVICES

Panguitch City is hiring a part time employee on a contract basis to provide janitorial services for the Panguitch City Offices (25 South, 200 East), the Panguitch City Fire Station (50 North 100 East), and the BIC building (old High School).

Duties will include but not limited to the following: general janitorial services including vacuuming, dusting, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, cleaning windows at the entrance to the buildings and other duties as assigned. Buildings will need to be cleaned twice per week (Wednesdays and Weekends) in the evenings or early morning. Panguitch City will provide all cleaning supplies.

Sealed bids should be turned in to the Panguitch City Office by April 27, 2017 by 5:00 p.m. Bids will be opened at a regular City Council meeting on June 10, 2014 and the job will start on May 1, 2017.

For more information or to tour the buildings involved, contact the City Office at the address listed above or call 435676-8585.

Panguitch City is an equal opportunity employer. Panguitch City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

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ESCALANTE - Commercial office space for rent at 520 West Main St., Ste. D. 9' x 15' unit, suitable for 1 or 2 person business. Perfect space for real estate, bookkeeping, attorney, software engineer, non-profit or any other small office business. Common space includes kitchen, 2 baths and lobby area. $350/month with annual lease. Call 435-826-4400.

REAL ESTATE CANNONVILLE - 1154 sq. foot home (2 bedrooms, one bath) with a 320 sq. foot basement with an additional bedroom and a large storage room on .93 acre lot that is garden ready with fruit trees and water. New roof and water heater. $135,000 Call Kelly at 435.676.2323 (evenings).

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

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TROPIC - Beautiful Large 3 &4 bedroom homes available in Tropic, Utah. Two baths/ Carport /Central Air. Pets welcome (restrictions) must income qualify. Rents starting at $500. Equal Housing. Please give us a call 801-322-2505 or 435-865-1455.

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SUMMER MAINTENANCE POSITION

Panguitch City is hiring a summer maintenance employee. Employee must be at least 18 years of age, have current Utah driver license and be able to lift 50 pounds. Employee will work in many different areas, including parks and recreation, water and sewer and other areas as assigned by the city. Hours are generally from 8-5 with a 1 hour lunch break.

Some overtime may be required. This job is manual labor. Job is available after June 1, 2016 and will last until fall of 2016.

Salary is 9-11.00/ hour depending on experience and does not include benefits.

Applications are available at Panguitch City office 25 South 200 East P. O. Box 75 Panguitch, Utah 84759. Telephone 435676-8585. Application will be accepted until Wednesday April 26, 2017 by 5 pm. Panguitch City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Panguitch City is an equal opportunity employer.

OFFICE SPACE RENTAL

HOUSES FOR RENT

Wayne County is accepting applications for the following part-time, seasonal position: Department: Travel Council STARTING PAY: $9.50 per hour GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs a variety of entry level clerical and administrative support duties and provide day to day customer service.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under general supervision from the Wayne County Travel Council Director ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide excellent customer service.

Answer all incoming calls to the information center and retrieve messages from answering machine and fulfill their request and or call them back.

Keep brochure racks filled and bulletin board updated with current information.

Sweep / vacuum and clean the restroom at the information center when needed.

Must be willing to work weekends and Holidays.

Perform related duties as required.

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

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

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

Applications can be picked up at the County Clerk’s Office and will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Friday April 21, 2017. For additional information, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 435-836-1300.

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS - Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org Boulder Elementary School Para Professional Escalante High School Language Arts Teacher Escalante High School Math Teacher Speech Language Pathologist Substitute Teachers for all schools SALARY: Please see 2016-2017 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and the 2016-2017 Garfield County School District Certified Salary Schedule.

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

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application.

Please direct questions to: BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322) EHS Principal Chip Sharpe (435-704-4199) Special Ed Director Chris Kupfer (435-590-8144) Online application available: www.garfk12.org Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

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

Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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

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LegaL Notices NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE: GUEST RANCH WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED BY: WEST TAYLOR INTENDED USE: TEEPEES, TENTS, CAMPING, & ACTIVITIES. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON: APRIL 26, 2017 @ 7:00 PM WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LEGAL DES: 7.41 AC 01-0014-0091 / O-77-1 LOCATED AT 355 N SR 72 FREMONT, UT OWNER: KELLY TAYLOR Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 20, 2017 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ESCALANTE CITY Escalante City will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on May 02, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Escalante City Council Chambers – 56 North 100 West, Escalante, Utah. The Public Hearing is to discuss applying for a loan and/or grant from the Utah Permanent Community Impact Fund Board (CIB) to build a new MultiPurpose Community Center. The public is invited to attend and provide comments. Please contact Stephanie Steed for further information at 435-826-4644.

CERTIFICATE OF POSTING The undersigned, duly appointed City Recorder, does hereby certify that the above notice and agenda were posted in three public places within the Escalante City limits on this 13th day of April, 2017. These public places being 1) Escalante Post Office 2) Escalante City Office 3) Griffins Mercantile. Posted on the State of Utah’s Public Meeting Notice Website – www.utah.gov/ pmn on this 13th day of April, 2017.

Stephanie Seed /City Recorder Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 20, 2017 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TICABOO UTILITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT The Board of Trustees of the Ticaboo Utility Improvement District will review for approval rate changes in the District’s Electric Rate Schedules. A public hearing regarding the rate changes in the District’s Electric Rate Schedules will be held on April 28, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. at the Board’s regular meeting place at Hwy 276, Mile Marker 27, PO Box 2140, LDS Church, Ticaboo Branch, 430 W. Ticaboo Drive, Ticaboo, Utah 84533.

The purpose of the public hearing will be to give all interested persons in attendance an opportunity to be heard on the rate changes made to the District’s Electric Rate Schedules. After the public hearing has closed, the Board may adopt the District’s Electric Rate Schedules, subject to amendment or revision. A copy of the proposed changes can be examined at the District’s offices located at Hwy 276, Mile Marker 27, Lot 97, Ticaboo, Utah 84533 during normal business hours at any time prior to the public hearing.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 20 & 27, 2017 REQUEST FOR BIDS WAYNE COUNTY Wayne County will accept sealed bids for chip sealing approximately 10 miles of County road in and around Bicknell and Lyman. The oil for the chipping will be furnished by the County. The bid will include A chips at State specs, sweeping and preparing the road surface, laying and rolling the chips, and sweeping the road surface after laying the chips and striping of the roadway. The chipping must be completed by September 15, 2017. For additional information please contact Rhett Jeffery at 435-836-2692.

Bids will be accepted in the office of the Wayne County Clerk until 5:00 p.m. on Friday April 28, 2017.

Wayne County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Ryan Torgerson,Wayne County Clerk-Auditor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 13, 20 & 27, 2017

NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours on or before MAY 17, 2017. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)5387240 for additional information.

NEW APPLICATION(S) 97-2415 (A80844): Ward Coombs propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (Boulder) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. 97-2416 (A80845): Adam Rex propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (North Creek/Main Canyon) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3037(a42489): Jim Doyon, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile west of Panguitch Lake) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 20 & 27, 2017

April 20, 2017

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) SECOND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE WAYNE COUNTY Wayne County will hold a public hearing to discuss the project determined to be applied for in the CDBG Small Cities Program in Program Year 2017. Wayne County will be purchasing a new ambulance that will be located in Bicknell Utah.

Comments will be solicited on project scope, implementation and its effects on residents. The hearing will begin at 11:00 A.M on May 1st, 2017 and will be held at The Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa Utah 84747 Further information can be obtained by contacting Jeri Johnson 435-836-1319 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify Jeri Johnson at 435-836-1319 at least three days prior to the hearing. Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1.888.346.3162.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 20 & 27, 2017