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Thursday, June 15, 2017

Issue # 1207

Tour the Universe at the 17th Annual Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival BRYCE - Bryce Canyon National Park invites you to let your imagination soar as you experience the park’s renowned dark skies at the 17th annual Astronomy Festival, held from June 21-24, 2017.

This year’s festival features familiar favorites such as model rocket building and nightly telescope viewing, as well as new presentations.

The festival keynote speaker is Dean Regas, Outreach Astronomer at the Cincinnati Observatory, and Co-Host of the PBS program, “Star Gazers”. He will present “Tour of the Universe: You are Here” on Friday, June 23rd, at 9:00 p.m. at Ebenezer’s Barn and Grill in Bryce Canyon City.

Utilizing amazing simulation software, visitors will embark on a journey through the mind-boggling scale of the universe, stopping along the way at familiar objects in our solar system before jumping to light speed and galaxies beyond our own. Assurances have been made that he’ll have everyone “back home in time for dessert”. Admission to the keynote program is $3.00 per person or $10.00 per family.

You may pay at the door or purchase tickets the day of the program at the Ruby’s Best Western lobby front desk.

The event’s partners include the Salt Lake Astronomical Society, the Bryce Canyon Natural History Association, Bryce Canyon City and the Cache County Astronomical Society. These partners, along with Bryce Canyon National Park’s “Dark Rangers” will present a variety of programs and events, with night sky interpretation beginning each evening at 10:30 p.m.

The Visitor Center will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., except Friday, June 23rd, when the Visitor Center will close at 8:00 p.m. Shuttle service will operate from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 a.m. each day of the festival. For more detailed information on daily activities and how to obtain tickets, please consult the Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival website: http://www.nps.gov/ brca/planyourvisit/astrofest. htm or by calling the park’s main information line at (435) 834-5322.

—National Park Service

Local Fox Trotting Horse Association Hosts Trail Ride

Courtesy MCLean Durfey

Twenty-one riders from around Utah and beyond rode trails for two days in a ride hosted by Notom's McLean and Judy Durfey.

NOTOM - On May 26 and 27, McLean and Judy Durfey hosted a trail ride for the Utah Fox Trotting Horse Association at Notom, Utah.

Twenty one riders pulled their horse trailers into the pear orchard pasture at Notom.

The riders were mostly from Utah, but one was from as far away as Missouri. The first day they went up a long steep ridge between Burro Wash and Cottonwood Wash near the top of the Capitol Reef National Park. They followed an old cow trail most of way up. They could see the scenic grandeur for miles around.

To the east was the gray clay ridge of Bloody Hands Reef and Wildcat Mesa. On the horizon were the rugged blue Henry Mountains. And to the west the backside of the white ledged Capitol Reef National Park with the flat alpine Boulder Mountain in the distance.

Truly a spectacular panoramic view of the area. The trail ride that day was twelve miles in all.

The next day was the main event—up Pleasant Creek Canyon. It promised to be an enjoyable ride with blue skies, temperatures in the mid-seventies and a slight canyon breeze. It was magnificent scenery. The thousand foot white Navajo Sandstone ledges coupled with the spring shadows was breathtaking. There was a quiet hush of serenity as the riders rode into the narrows of those ancient cliffs. After eighteen crossings of Pleasant Creek they finally arrived at the pioneer ranch of Ephraim Hanks. They ate lunch near the Fremont Indian petroglyphs and corn grinding slab and heard a short history of Ephraim Hanks. After lunch they headed back to Notom and let their Fox Trotting Horses do what they do best—travel fast and smooth. Judy had chocolate cookies ready for the riders when they got back. The round trip was thirteen miles. Both days were great trail rides —McLean Durfey

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

THURS. JUNE 15 - WED. JUNE 21

SUN WITH SOME SUN - Another bright sunny week ahead with few clouds predicted for the next 10 days. The wind should be mellowing out a bit, speeds will hover around 12 MPH. Highs for the week in the low 90s to the high 80s. Lows in the mid to high 50s throughout the week.

The Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival will feature nightly telescope viewing and a wide variety of activities and programs.

Admission is just $3.00 per person or $10.00 per family.

CCAW to Host Vaccination Clinic WAYNE COUNTY - Color Country Animal Welfare is hosting a cat and dog vaccine and microchip clinic on Tuesday, June 27 from 9 AM to 11 AM at the Loa Civic Center. Dr. Dan Johnson of the Richfield Veterinary Clinic is offering a 20% discount for this event.

With this discount, the full set of vaccines costs $43. For dogs this includes parvo/distemper, Bordetella and rabies. For cats it includes distemper, leukemia and rabies. Microchips are an additional $45. Call 801-4912050 to reserve your spot with Dr. Johnson.

Microchips are very small and are injected under the skin between your pet’s shoulder blades. Along with collars and ID tags, chips provide another form of identifying a lost pet.

Most vets and law enforcement agencies have handheld scanners that can be waved over an animal’s back. This shows if the pet has a microchip. The scanner returns an identification number that corresponds to a database with the owner’s

contact information. CCAW also has a microchip scanner.

The chipping option is particularly well suited for working dogs where a collar may pose a risk to the animal. Every summer tourists bring CCAW dogs that are found alone and without a collar or ID tag.

Sometimes the dogs are simply working dogs and are used to roaming away from people. A quick scan of a dog brought in for safekeeping can get the dog home more quickly. Better yet, when possible, both an ID tag and microchip raise the chances of a lost pet’s return.

In other news, have some good stuff to donate?

Like a bargain? Then support CCAW’s annual charity yard sale during Torrey’s Apple Days! On July 1, from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Old House at Center and Main, come find treasures and support a good cause. All proceeds go directly toward CCAW’s mission to reduce the number of stray dogs Vaccination Clinic Cont'd on page 3

Utah’s Wildlife Director to Help Lead U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Director Sheehan will bring a successful track record to Washington, D.C. SALT LAKE CITY Greg Sheehan, director of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR), has provided exemplary leadership on wildlife issues in Utah and will soon serve as the new deputy director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Based on Sheehan’s successful track record and commitment to conservation, we’re confident the nation’s wildlife is in good hands.

Sheehan is passionate about wildlife and working with the public on wildlife issues. He has built coalitions of regional and national peers, conservation organizations, local stakeholders and other partners to deliver groundbreaking results. He is an avid hunter, fisherman and wildlife photographer who has served as DWR’s director since 2012.

“Greg is leaving Utah’s

Bryce Canyon National Park Announces Road Work into July BRYCE - Bryce Canyon National Park will begin chipsealing of the park’s 18-mile main road, Highway 63, on Wednesday, June 14th, 2017.

Initial work will be from Bryce Point to the road’s end at Rainbow Point, followed by portions of the Bryce Amphitheater.

On Wednesday, June 14th all traffic on Highway 63 will be restricted beyond Farview Point (mile 10 ½). Beginning Thursday, June 15th through Friday, June 16th traffic will be restricted beyond Bryce Point (mile 3). Weekend access to Rainbow Point will be provided on Saturday, June 17th and Sunday, June 18th, however visitors should expect delays of up to fifteen minutes when travelling through the construction zone. Following the weekend on Monday, June 19th and Tuesday, June 20th, traffic will again be restricted beyond Bryce Point (mile 3).

However, beginning Wednesday, June 21st, all road work will cease for Bryce Canyon’s 17th Annual Astronomy Festival, which runs through Satur-

day, June 24th.

Work will progress to the Bryce Amphitheater beginning Monday, June 26th. No viewpoints will be closed, however due to short-term parking lot closures visitors should expect periodic delays and rerouted access to some of the park’s most popular areas. All work is likely to be completed by mid-July, but will depend on weather conditions.

While the Rainbow Point Tour bus will not run on days that traffic is restricted (June 14-16 and June 19-20). Bryce Canyon Shuttle service will continue operations to amphitheater viewpoints with some minor adjustments and brief delays. The park strongly advises that visitors utilize the shuttle service to reduce any impact to their planned visit.

Additional information can also be obtained by visiting the park’s website at www. nps.gov/brca, or by calling the park’s main information line at (435) 834-5322.

—National Park Service

"There is only one thing more painful than learning from experience and that is, not learning from experience."

—Archibald MacLeish

wildlife in outstanding shape — even better than when he started,” said Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Executive Director Mike Styler. “I’ve been so impressed with the way he builds partnerships and public support to benefit wildlife."

Sheehan earned his undergraduate degree at Utah State University and later received an MBA. His passion for wildlife — and his years of wildlife agency leadership — have given him a deep understanding of the issues and complexities involved in wildlife management.

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Greg Sheehan, director of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR).

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New Veterinarian Clinic Opening in Wayne County

Courtesy Casi Van Dyke

Fremont Veterinarian Clinic will be opening soon at 202 W. SR 24 in Lyman. Owners Jacob and Casi Van Dyke (inset) will be offering veterinarian services for cats, dogs and large animals.

LYMAN - Any new business in the small town of Lyman is big news. But even bigger news for all of Wayne County is that Lyman will soon have a practicing veterinarian with a brick and mortar—or log, in this case—clinic that serves both large and

small animals.

Lyman native Jacob Van Dyke and his wife Casi have purchased the old sign shop on Highway 24 and are working on renovations for their new

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Letter to FYI Panguitch columnist Mack Oetting, I do not write letters of this nature often but I want to congratulate you for describing Mr. Zinke’s Garfield County visit for what it was – a farce. A pretense and fabrication of American ideals.

My brother and I have lived in Wayne County since 1989. We know national parks and monuments are the property of the American people. Not the domain of three county commissioners.

If these individuals are allowed—legally—to alter the status of a national park area that was orchestrated with due process of law for the people of America, then what is the difference between their tactics and those of any dictator?

The business community of Garfield County needs to attract the attention of the national news media, informing them how county and state politicians here repeatedly shun their attempts to be heard. (Is this the real tactic of the Utah Republican Party?)

And their craze to chop up a national monument, a “gold mine” of spectacular and scientific heritage. What type of Utahn would be eager to turn this over to large corporations and gas companies to be plundered and devastated?

Remember, too, GSENM is not a city, county or state park. It is national! And this deserves national attention from every member of congress to every working man and woman.

The county commissioners will not object to this if they sincerely believe they are acting purely in the best interest of their county.

On another note, though I have no knowledge of the individuals named in your weekly columns you also include small notes on a broader national level. For example, your comments about December 7, 1941, and of the World Series last fall pitting Cleveland Indians against the Chicago Cubs. Please keep inserting these little tidbits. They are enjoyable--and sometimes enlightening—material and reading.

For your time and attention, I wish to thank you.

Don (and Ron) Brondz, Hanksville

Communication

I was out cleaning up my yard today and all of sudden I felt the urgent need to talk to a friend. Nothing too serious just a friendly how do you do? Together, we both share someone special in our lives that share a special day and that would be today. With friends and good people that you know it doesn’t take a long drawn out conversation to get your point across because together you spend enough time communicating that doing so on a regular occasion doesn’t need to take up a major part of your day.

Anyway, during the course of my friend and I’s short conversation via Facebook messenger, something we use quite often because it is easy and we both have a lot to do. We were able to connect with a part of our past that we both had in common, and that would be special people that we love that are no longer in this world with us. But the amazing part of the our short and sweet conversation was that there was once a time when it seemed more people, that lived in close proximity to each other (like our town,) made a little more effort in public to talked to each other. And in doing so there didn’t seem to be as much animosity and as many mis-understandings as there seems to be these days.

That is not to say that there weren’t heated arguments in front of the Torrey firehouse on Town Council nights over all sorts of things from stealing water to fire trucks. Barking and nuisance dogs have always been a source of controversy too, but rarely did those confrontations result in years and year of snubs and avoidance at the local post office like they do today.

Public relations have always been a problem in politics, kissing babies and handing out bubble gum cigars are only good for about a week after an election, and then things get real come swearing in time. And I use the term swearing in rather sarcastically because there is a lot of swearing going around if you run for office and it is your first time in front of an angry crowd of your closest friends, neighbors and disgruntled constituents. It gets worse when you take a closer look at the town books and have to suggest raising taxes or water rates! But if people in small towns, and maybe even big towns too, spent just a little less time avoiding each other at the post office, or the Chuckwagon in our case, and spent a little more time on the porch talking to one another, I think a lot of the gnashing of teeth and constant trips to the clinic for blood pressure medication might be significantly reduced.

Adus Dorsey, Bicknell

Secretary Zinke Submits 45-Day Interim Report on Bears Ears National Monument report to President Trump expressing my belief that the monument needs to be rightsized and that it is absolutely critical that an appropriate part be co-managed by the Tribal nations. I also recommend that Congress take action to protect some areas.”

Regarding ongoing management and consultation with Tribal interests, Secretary Zinke said: “Co-management will be absolutely key going forward and I recommend that the monument, and especially the areas of significant cultural interest, be co-managed by the Tribal nations. I am grateful representatives from the Tribal governments met with me in Utah and am optimistic for our future.

In May, Secretary Zinke traveled to Utah and held a four-day listening tour across the state to learn more about Bears Ears National Monument and the neighboring Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. When accounting for state and private land, the perimeter of Bears Ears encompasses almost 1.5 million acres. Grand Staircase is 1.7 million acres.

The Secretary met with state, local, and Tribal stakeholders and toured the monument by air, car, foot, and horseback. He met with elected officials from Tribal, federal, state, and local communities. He also met with representatives from agriculture, conservation, historic preservation, and tourism sectors, as well as private citizens.

The Secretary met with the Bears Ears InterTribal Coalition while visiting Bears Ears National Monument on May 7, and the Acting Deputy Secretary held a four-hour follow-up meeting with the Bears Ears Commission and the InterTribal Coalition on

May 25.

Prior to the trip to Utah in early May, Secretary Zinke opened up a formal public comment period where members of the public could submit their statements regarding all monuments to the Secretary. The was the first time ever that a formal public comment period was set up for monuments designated under the Antiquities Act. “Local input is absolutely critical when it comes to federal land management decisions and as such, I’m extending the public comment period for Bears Ears. I want

every advocate to have their voice heard,” said Secretary Zinke.

Due to the 120-day final review period for Bears Ears National Monument, the formal public comment period for Bears Ears will be extended through July 10th and will close with the overall comment period. Comments may be submitted on regulations. gov or by traditional mail.

If an individual submitted a comment on Bears Ears during the initial comment period, they do not —U.S. Dept. of the Interior

New Vet Clinic

at both Dixie State and Southern Utah University before moving to Pullman, Washington and completing vet school at WSU. Van Dyke said, “In school I was a little more equine focused,” and he is prepared to work with large animals such as horses, cows and other small ruminants, in addition to dogs and cats. Van Dyke says he is getting set up to do a wide variety of small animal surgeries, spay/neuter, vaccinations, preventative health and other routine surgeries, and will also offer grooming services.

Casi and Jacob will be running the business together, and say they hope to open Fremont Veterinary Clinic “in a few weeks.”

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Fremont Veterinary Clinic.

Van Dyke is a recent graduate of Washington State University’s veterinarian program, and has been working two days per week in Richfield with veterinarian Dr. Utley. Van Dyke says he plans to continue working with Dr. Utley on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and will operate Fremont River Veterinary Clinic three days per week, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with office hours from 9am-5pm.

“That was always the plan in the long term—to come home,” Van Dyke said.

“We came back to the area every summer between school except for the last two years of vet school.” Van Dyke studied

CorreCtion: Sage (Craig) Sorenson, author of the Opinion Editorial in the June 8, 2017 edition of The Insider. is an Earth Tours Guide not one of the Owners. Keith Watts and Lisa Varga are the friendly owners and operators of Earth Tours out of Boulder Utah.

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WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke submitted a 45day interim report on Bears Ears National Monument to President Donald J. Trump on Saturday, June 10, 2017, in accordance with the April 26, 2017, Executive Order (EO). The order directs the Secretary to review monuments designated under the Antiquities Act between January 1, 1996, and the present date that are 100,000 acres or more in size, or any monument the Secretary deems to have been created without appropriate public input. The EO also directs the Secretary to submit an interim report regarding Bears Ears specifically to the President no more than 45 days from the date of the EO. The EO states: "Within 45 days of the date of this order, the Secretary shall provide an interim report to the President... The interim report shall include recommendations for such Presidential actions, legislative proposals, or other actions consistent with law as the Secretary may consider appropriate to carry out the policy set forth in section 1 of this order."

“I spent a lot of time on the ground in Utah, talking with people and understanding the natural and cultural significance of the area.

There is no doubt that it is drop-dead gorgeous country and that it merits some degree of protection, but designating a monument that - including state land - encompasses almost 1.5 million-acres where multipleuse management is hindered or prohibited is not the best use of the land and is not in accordance with the intention of the Antiquities Act,” said Secretary Zinke. “I’ve submitted my 45-day interim

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Prevent Child Abuse Utah Launches “Promise to Protect” Campaign SALT LAKE CITY As summer approaches, Prevent Child Abuse Utah (PCAU) reminds Utah’s citizens that it is an adult’s responsibility to keep children safe. In 1999, the “Duty to Notify,” a mandatory reporting law, was put into effect requiring all citizens, age 18 and older, in the state of Utah to report suspected abuse and neglect. The law states that if you make a report in “good faith” and it turns out to be incorrect, you will be immune from any civil or criminal liability.

Failure to report can result in a Class “B” misdemeanor and is punishable by up to 6 months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Beyond the mandatory legal responsibility, we as adults should actively want to protect our children and prevent abuse from occurring.

Reports can be made to Utah Child Protective Services (CPS) by calling the hotline, 1-855-323-3237.

It is free to call and available 24 hours a day. You may report anonymously if you wish. They will ask you for information about the child such as his or her name and address. They will also ask what your suspicion is and information about the child’s siblings and parents. It is important to provide CPS with as much information about the situation and child as possible. In the event that you do not have some of the information they are asking for, a case can be opened with only the name of the child, your suspicion, and the child’s location including their school, home, or daycare. You should document the date, time and name of the individual you reported the abuse to for future reference. If a child is in immediate danger, citizens should call law enforcement (911).

Free courses that deliver comprehensive child sexual abuse prevention education are now available online at pcautah.org or pcau.enspark. com. These courses are man-

dated by Utah House Bill 286 for all school personnel working in Utah, including teachers, administration, staff and any other people working with children. Parents and guardians are highly encouraged to access these courses also.

“We encourage parents and community members to go online and take these free, short courses. Although public awareness about child sexual abuse has increased, most adults do not have the information or the resources needed to prevent abuse. As a result, it is difficult for adults to help educate children or other adults about child sexual abuse or to protect children from abuse,” said Mary Lucero, PCAU Executive Director. “Comprehensive child abuse prevention requires that children, educators, parents and community members all be educated on child sexual abuse prevention.”

Please log on to PCAUtah.org, or visit Prevent Child Abuse Utah’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/preventchildabuseutah/) for more information about free programs that can be provided at your

BOULDER - Public lands defenders from Utah and across the country are in the nation's capital this week, urging leaders to protect America's national monuments.

President Donald Trump ordered a review of monuments designated since 1996 under the Antiquities Act, including Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante.

Keith Watts, a guide and geologist who set up shop in the shadows of the staircase, says rescinding monuments or shrinking their size to make room for development is a big mistake.

"If we weaken the Antiquities Act, it weakens all of our national monuments," he stresses. "It makes it that all these treasures that have been set aside now can be put on the chopping block."

U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah and others have urged Trump to reconsider the Bears Ears designation in particular, maintaining federal overreach and a negative impact on local economies due to limits on energy production.

According to an updated report by Headwaters Economics, local economies surrounding national monuments in western states actually have expanded after the designations.

Watts notes that the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, established for its scientific value, has produced a wealth of dinosaur fossils and Native American artifacts. He adds that many small businesses, including his, have staked their life's savings to the area.

"To lose the monument at this time after 20 years, when things are just starting to show some fruits, downsizing the monument would damage our businesses and would not be the best thing for the American people," he states.

Thursday marks the 111th anniversary of the signing of the Antiquities Act, which has been used by presidents of both parties to establish national monuments.

The American public has until July 10 to add their comments at regulations.gov.

—Eric Galatas, Utah News Connection

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not tax-deductible.

Color Country is 100% volunteer-run and exists to help spay and neuter pets and to find homes for ones that need them.

CCAW appreciates your donations of money and time. Visit them on Facebook and at ColorCountryAnimalWelfare.org.

Or call 435-491-2050.

—Color Country Animal Welfare

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and cats in the Wayne County area and to advocate for the welfare of all animals. If you have quality items to donate to the yard sale, please drop them off the prior day, Friday, June 30, between 1 PM and 4 PM. The Old House is across the street from the Chuckwagon Market. Donations of items are

school or for your family.

About Prevent Child Abuse Utah: Founded in 1982, the mission of Prevent Child Abuse Utah is to forge and guide a community commitment to prevent child abuse in all forms through programs, services, public awareness, education, public policy development and system partner collaboration. Each and every member of our team represents the spirit of PCAU: driven, committed and acutely aware of how important our mission is. We go to great lengths to identify self-starters with diverse experience and skill sets to produce not just an effective staff, but also a well-rounded, talented and complimentary team. Our leaders are fearless, determined and experienced.

The fight against child abuse and neglect is personal for many of them, and that is why they will never stop working on behalf of Utah's children.

—Prevent Child Abuse Utah

Private Aquaculture Advisory Council Seeks Members SALT LAKE CITY - A new advisory council in Utah is looking for members.

The newly created Private Aquaculture Advisory Council will provide advice and recommendations to the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Food, and members of the Utah Wildlife Board, regarding private fish ponds, private fish stocking and other private aquaculture-related items in Utah.

The council needs members to represent the state’s anglers, the private aquaculture industry, private ponds and private facilities that charge a fee to fish. If you’d like to serve on the council, you must be nominated by a private aquaculture group or a non-profit sport fishing group.

June 30 is the last day that nominations will be accepted.

The nomination form— and more information about the council—are available at www.wildlife.utah.gov/paacnominations.html.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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Deck Dining Now Available at Sweetwater Kitchen

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SALT GULCH - Sweetwater Kitchen on Hells Backbone Road has just finished a new outdoor deck with amazing views and by daring hummingbirds. The restaurant is open for dinner nightly (closed on Wednesdays) and is now serving Sunday brunch from 10am-2pm. Shown left to right are Eric Arballo, Head Chef, Eva Cantillo, Manager, Will Granfill, Sous Chef and Cassie Gidooney, Server.

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ESCALANTE - The Escalante Showhouse will continue hosting Bingo throughout the summer. This packed-house event is a local favorite and a hilarious good time for the whole family. The next Bingo night will be July 4th.

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Schools & Sports Preschool UPSTART Registration GARFIELD COUNTY Preschool students in the Garfield County School District are eligible to participate in the UPSTART Kindergarten readiness program. It is available for students that will be going to Kindergarten in the fall of 2018. The program will be used from August 2017June 2018. You will receive the Reading, Math, and Science curriculum.

A few facts about UPSTART: 1. It is completely FREE. You will receive a Reading, Math and Science curriculum.

You may also qualify for a computer and internet to use during the program.

2. It is completely individualized for your child.

3. Space is limited each year. You can pre-register

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Melinda Dalton and Taylee Frandsen of Panguitch. your children starting at age 2. Waterford Institute, Garfield If you have any ques- County School District, 435tions or would like to enroll 418-0110, melinda.dalton@ your student please feel free garfk12.org, www.waterfordto contact, Melinda Dalton, upstart.org.

Upstart Coordinator for the —Upstart

Wayne and Garfield County Bookmobiles are moving to their summer schedules!

Check out the new schedules on-line Wayne County http://bookmobiles.utah.gov/tri/schedule.html Garfield County http://bookmobiles.utah.gov/multi/index.html

Wayne Middle School 4th Quarter Honor Roll High Honor Roll – 4.0 GPA - 8th Grade: Paxton Davis, Blake Giles, LynDee Harker, Callee Jeffs, Kalina Maw, Abby Stevens, Burgan Torgerson, Shyanne VanDyke 7th Grade: Tamara Ayala, Miles Guerrero, Mizuki Ito, Shaleen Nelson, Kassen Pace 6th Grade: Brinlee Brian, Haylie Durfey, Reed Edwards, Emma Hallows, Hunter Mitchell, Miah Pace, Elena Peterson, Ali Rees, Hadlee Taylor High Honor Roll – 3.8 to 4.0 GPA - 8th Grade: Sadie Anderson, Kash Beeler, Raven Bown, Jackie Christensen, Brody Durfey, Destiny Durfey, Abbi New, Hanna Williams, Katie Wilson 7th Grade: Kaydence Brown, Riley Edwards, Maggie Ekker, Millie Ice, Jasper James, Colton Jeffs, Hali Peterson, Aleydis Pineda, Halley Spencer, Whitney Woolsey 6th Grade: Alexandra Christensen, Kassidy Christensen, Daisy Dellinger, McCrae Fillmore, Bryndis Maw, Aspen New, Kate Torgerson Honor Roll – 3.5 to 3.8 GPA 8th Grade: Trevor Barlow, Kayshen Brown, Jace Edwards, Dallas Failner, Brayden Lawton, Ethan Morrill, TJ Peterson, CJ Torgerson, Felicity Williams 7th Grade: Greta Portmann 6th Grade: Cheyanne Jensen, Braxton Pembleton, Garrett Robins

Bear Safety for the Summer SOUTHERN UTAH More people in Utah’s backcountry means more encounters with bears You might be surprised to learn how simple it is to avoid a negative encounter with a black bear. If you remember two simple things—and then do those things in the outdoors—you’ll greatly reduce the chance that a black bear visits your campsite or cabin area: Keep the area clean.

Don’t toss food scraps and

trash around. Instead, put it eas will reduce the chance that in trash bags, and store it in a a bear smells them. And, if a place where a bear can’t get to bear does makes its way to the it. When it’s time to go home, area where you’re staying, if take your trash home with you. it isn’t rewarded with food, it Store your food in an area will likely move on.

Safety tip 2 - Keep your where a bear can’t get to it.

Darren DeBloois, mam- cooking grill clean. After mals coordinator for the Di- you’re through eating, clean vision of Wildlife Resources, utensils and anything else that says black bears have an amaz- was used to prepare the food ing sense of smell. And they or eat it. Also, don’t dump oil have no problem eating the or grease from pots or pans onto the ground. Put the oil or same type of food people eat.

“Even though they’re in- grease in a container, and take credibly strong and surprising- it home with you.

Safety tip 3 - Don’t toss ly fast,” DeBloois says, “like most wildlife, black bears will food scraps and other trash typically do everything they around your campsite or cabin can to avoid people. When a area. Instead, put it in trash bear finds food, though, that all bags, and take it home with changes. Once it finds food, a you. Keep your campsite or bear will often become aggressive towards anything it perceives as a threat to the area where it found the food. That includes people.”

D e Bloois says keeping your campsite or cabin area clean lessens the chance Lynn ChaMberLain that a bear will smell Keeping your campsite clean and not leaving food and food out are two keys to staying safe in black trash, and be bear country. lured to your camp. And, if a cabin area clean.

Safety tip 4 - Never feed bear does find your camp, if it isn’t rewarded with food, it a bear.

More tips on staying safe will often move on.

DeBloois provides the in bear country—including following tips to keep both you what to do if you encounter a bear while hiking—are availand the bears safe: Safety tip 1 - Store your able from Wild Aware Utah at food and items that are scented, www.wildawareutah.org/utahsuch as deodorants and tooth wildlife-information/bears. paste, in an area where a bear The DWR also provides tips at can’t get to them. Storing them www.wildlife.utah.gov/dwr/ in a locked trailer, or locking learn-more/bear-safety.html.

In addition to keeping them in the trunk of your car, are good choices. Storing food yourself safe, you’ll be helpand scented items in these ar- ing others who camp in the area after you. And, you’ll help the bears too.

DeBloois says a dirty campsite can attract bears long after you’ve left. “If a bear visits the area after you leave,” he says, “and then someone comes into that area to camp, you’ve created a potentially dangerous situation.”

Once a bear loses its fear of people, wildlife biologists and officers are left with something they dread: having to euthanize an animal to keep people safe.

“We got into the wildlife profession because we love wildlife,” DeBloois says. “We enjoy managing and protecting animals so Utahns can get outdoors and enjoy them. Having to euthanize an animal— because someone didn’t do something as simple as keeping their campsite clean and storing food in a secure area— is tough. Please don’t put us in that situation this year.”

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

We’ve got everything your camping, hiking, hunting, fire-wooding, chainsawing, lawn maintaining, summer-loving self might need!

Panguitch Home Center Come on by! 24 E. 100 N.

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Wills, Trusts, and More

Estate Planning for Blended Families

by Jeffery J. MCkenna

Getting married and blending families is tough.

Doing proper estate planning for a “yours, mine and ours” family presents many special challenges. This article sets forth problems and provides solutions for what spouses can do when addressing concerns related to blended families.

In a "traditional" estate plan, each spouse provides for his or her assets to pass to the surviving spouse, with the understanding that the assets will go to the children at the surviving spouse's death.

This may work well when the spouses have only been married to each other, but it can spell disaster if your family is a blended family.

Most people want to take care of their spouse or life partner. This means that if you die first, you want your spouse to have access to all of your assets. But the majority of people also want their own children or other loved ones to inherit something. Many people do not realize how easy

it is to accidentally disinherit loved ones.

Children can be inadvertently disinherited by the use of joint tenancy deeds on real estate (or joint ownership of bank accounts). Here is a common example: Husband ("H") and Wife ("W") have two children. H dies. W remarries Second Husband ("H2"). W wants to show her love and commitment to H2, so she retitles the house into her and H2's name as joint tenants with right of survivorship. She also changes the ownership of her bank accounts to be jointly owned with H2. Then she dies. The house and bank accounts suddenly belong to H2. W’s children likely get nothing.

Using a well prepared trust, allows you to have significant flexibility and control over the disposition of your assets when you die or become incapacitated. Good estate planning can allow your spouse or partner to be cared for until his or her death, with assets retained in a sub-trust

for the benefit of your spouse, then upon your spouse’s death, having your trustee distribute your share of the assets to your own children or to other beneficiaries you have selected.

Estate planning for a blended family does require extra planning and more thought and effort. However, when accomplished the completed estate plan provides peace of mind, knowing that you have provided for both your spouse or companion as well as the children you love.

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

t H e Today I Learned

My sister, Toni, agreed to take her young nephews to a neighborhood picnic. A few hours later, just as my father was wondering how Toni was managing, my mother walked into the room brandishing her cell phone, laughing.

Dad took it from her and read aloud the text message she had just received: "Marshmallows burned, ketchup in hair, kids tossing newspapers on bonfire, smoke all over. Great party. Kids happy. Never again. Am smarter.

Much smarter."

Wise

A young boy gave some serious advice to his little sister. He told her, "When you need help from our parents, don't ever tell them you made a mistake. Instead, say you want to talk to them about a recent learning experience. You get into much less trouble that way!"

Punishment

Sign in restaurant window: "Eat now - Pay waiter."

AG MARKET NEWS Salt Lake City, Utah, May 19,2017, USDA Utah Dept of Ag Market News, The reporter out for Health reasons Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday, May 16, 2017 This is a computer generated report Salable at auction: 816 CLASS AVG.PRICE PRICE RANGE COWS 68.35 56.00 - 85.00 HEIFERETTES 89.50 80.00 - 100.00 PAIRS 1211.67 P.H.1050.00 - 1560.00 P.H. CUTTING BULLS(700 - 1050 lb) 105.10 85.00 - 122.00 SLAUGHTER BULLS 84.53 77.00 - 93.95 Feeder Steers: CHOICE STRS 200-300# 183.49 175.00 - 192.50 CHOICE STRS 300-400# 175.00 164.00 - 187.50 CHOICE STRS 400-500# 163.34 157.00 - 175.00 CHOICE STRS 500-600# 151.55 145.00 - 170.00 CHOICE STRS 600-700# 144.67 132.00 - 165.00 CHOICE STRS 700-800# 143.26 130.00 - 152.00 CHOICE STRS 800-900# 130.14 125.50 - 134.50 CHOICE STRS 900-1000 128.58 123.00 - 133.00 CHOICE STRS 1000# 99.77 90.00 - 113.00 Feeder Heifers: CHOICE HFRS 200-300# 164.33 152.50 - 176.00 CHOICE HFRS 300-400# 155.08 147.00 - 162.50 CHOICE HFRS 400-500# 144.49 137.00 - 153.00 CHOICE HFRS 500-600# 135.00 122.50 - 150.00 CHOICE HFRS 600-700# 133.83 120.00 - 142.00 CHOICE HFRS 700-800# 126.90 118.00 - 138.00 CHOICE HFRS 800-900# 123.39 110.00 - 128.50 CHOICE HFR 900 - 1300 94.89 84.25 - 108.50 Holstein Steers: HOL STRS 300-400# HOL STRS 400-500# HOL STRS 500-600# HOL STRS 600-700# 91.50 83.00 - 97.00 HOL STRS 700-800# 85.36 80.00 - 88.25 HOL STRS 800-1000# HOL STRS OVER 1000# Source: USDA-Utah Dept. Of Agriculture Market News, Salt Lake City, UT(435-230-0402.)

Today's Thought

If I had a dollar for every time I was distracted, I wish I had a puppy.

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

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l A u G h i N g pOiNt!!

Golf Luck

Gerry was having a really bad day on the golf course. Right around the 14th hole, it seems he had missed one putt too many. He let loose with a fairly impressive temper tantrum, grabbed his putter, and stormed off toward the lake by the 15th tee.

"Uh-oh," said his caddie to one of his playing partners, "There goes that club."

"You think so?" said his playing partner. "I've got five bucks says he misses the water!"

Honest

I am learning that criticism is not nearly as effective as sabotage.

Super Smart

Those who say "there's no such thing as a stupid question" ... have never worked in Customer Service.

So True

During lunch, an ad for a lending institution came on the television set in our employees' lounge. As the commercial extolled the pleasures of extra money, I remarked that there was no such thing as "extra" money.

"Yes, there is," my coworker retorted. "It's what you have right before your car breaks down."

Good Question

My class was touring the ASPCA, oohing and aahing over the lost and waiting-to-beadopted animals. One of my third grade boys was gazing intently at an elaborate aquarium full of different species of fish.

"They're beautiful, aren't they," I commented. He looked at me thoughtfully, then replied, "Yes, but I don't understand...how can anyone lose a fish?"

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.

Spaghetti, salad bar, corn, french bread, pineapple, spring dessert

Wed.

Turkey & swiss melt, w/ piccadilly chips, cole slaw, pineapple upside down cake

Thurs.

Country style ribs, scalloped potatoes, salad, roll, pears, oatmeal cookie

June 20th June 21st June 22nd

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

BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES June 20th WED June 21st

Potato soup, grilled cheese, peaches, ranger cookie Biscuits & gravy, sausage, country fried potatoes, stewed tomatoes, mandarin oranges, muffin

THURS Pork roast, potatoes & gravy, dressing, green June 22nd beans, tropical fruit, choclate 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.

This week's answers on page 7

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O bituaries Chuck Hepworth PANGUITCH - Charles Afton “Chuck” Hepworth, JR., USN retired, age 80, died Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in Panguitch, Utah.

He was born May 3, 1937 in Kanab, Utah to Charles Afton “Bunney” and Sara Cox Hepworth. He married Lorene Goulding on March 20, 1955 in Fredonia, Arizona, later solemnized in the Provo LDS Temple in May of 1975.

Chuck was raised in Orderville, UT but spent his summers at Swain’s Creek on Cedar Mountain.

When he was 17 his dad moved the family to Panguitch. Chuck didn’t want to live in the big city so his dad signed papers for him to join the Navy. While home on leave he met and married his sweetheart, Lorene Goulding. They were married for 59 years until her death.

They had 6 children, 4 of which died at birth and 1 adopted child.

Chuck served our country with honor for 21 years. For most of his naval career he served as a damage control man; with the exception of 4 years serving as a firefighting instructor. He took a 1 year 10 month break from the Navy and worked as an assistant plumber, various jobs in the timber industry, and maintenance at Bryce Canyon before returning to the Navy. After retiring from the Navy, he moved his family from San Diego, CA to Panguitch, UT. He held various jobs, such as locksmith, police officer, café owner, propane delivery man, forest service, and owner of a fire wood lot.

The last 17 years he wintered in Yuma, AZ with a few family members and friends to share the time with. He loved travel, family history, and his great-grandkids. The last 5 years of his life he spent doing, as he put it, “whatever the hell I want”.

Dammit, I told you I was sick!!

Chuck is survived by Ken (Arta) Hepworth, Kevin Hepworth, and Pam (Dwayne) Bailey; siblings Avonell (Grant) Tebbs and Romell Hepworth; 13 grandkids and 10 &1/2 great-grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene, children Dick, Don, Jolene, and Danny Lee, granddaughter McKenzie and great-granddaughters Ansley and McKenley.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the Panguitch Utah Stake Center at 12:00pm, with viewing from 10:00-11:30am. Internment will follow in the Panguitch Cemetery.

Arrangements were made with Mosdell Mortuary of Kanab.

W eddings Miller - Hannah

Robert & LyNese Miller are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter

Mazie Lyn Miller to

Vincent Gregory Hannah

Son of Vincent E Hannah and Loretta Johnson.

The couple will be married on Thursday, June 15, 2017 in the Payson Utah Temple.

A reception in their honor will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 7 - 9 PM at the Panguitch 2nd Ward Church located at 178 N. 400 E.

June 15, 2017

Bryce Valley area News

by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 orvickidiane36@hotmail.com

Courtesy bryCe Canyon MusiC CaMp

This is Grand Performance at the end of the week with teachers, students and parents during the Bryce Canyon Music Camp. What a glorious week they all had.

Marion and Catherine Littlefield took a long drive up to Logan Utah to help grandson, Trajan Littlefield as he graduated from Skyview High School in Logan. He is the son of Mitch and Jessica Littlefield. Grandparents in Tropic are Marion and Catherine Littlefield with Violet Rae Hughes being his Great-grandmother. Sharlene and Britnee Littlefield also went along to be part of the celebration. The group had a good time doing some activities while up there and Mitch and Jessica took Marion and Catherine out to dinner to celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day coming up. They had a safe trip up and back and got in a bit of relaxation along with the trip.

It was music camp time.

Many kids came up to Bryce Valley High School tomorrow rning and signed up for dance, art, dalcroze, juggling, ukulele, and music with technology. It is SO much fun! There were classes in the mornings and afternoons depending on what worked for your schedule.

Some comments are included below from grateful participants family members.

Megan Titensor says: Bryce Canyon Music Camp never ceases to amaze me. The kids work hard, support one another, and truly blossom in character in just a few short days. I love that I get to be a part of their cello world for one week! Special thanks to Megan Munford Cottam for the vision of this camp; Sara Slater Syrett shares her story: My heart is so very grateful tonight. As the last night of music camp closed for my boys, I can't believe how much difference a year has made. Last year, after a very very scary night, this boy ended up in the hospital, and was heartbroken when he had to miss not only the rest of music camp, but his final concert, which he had been working so hard on. One year later.... one year later and he is well! He is strong.... he is amazing... and I couldnt It be more grateful for that. I can't believe that 6 years ago, he was petrified to get up and play his violin, let alone in front of other people.

It's so amazing to see him succeed. Without my permission he is growing up, and has become such a sweet boy. I will be forever grateful to his violin teachers Megan Munford Cottam and Amanda Munford Clarke you have both been the most amazing examples for my boys and I could not imagine their lives without the violin in

it. You've not only taught them how to play the violin , but how to be beautiful humans Sandy Johnson stated: Yes, your boys did an awesome performance, along with all the other students! It was a wonderful concert! Special 'thanks' to all those who sacrificed their time and talent to make this music camp a BIG success, especially Megan Cottam and her family, Amanda, Wes & Ellen Ellen Seiler Clarke, Anne M. Anderson and Tammy Houston!

Selena Sorenson said: This camp is so amazing.

Amazing teachers and presenters. The classes for parents were phenomenal. The level of things being taught was worth the price of the camp 10 times over! The environment and scenery is beautiful and uplifting. The activities were awesome. The entertainment was phenomenal!!! Thank you so much to everyone who made it possible. We love it soo much.

You guys are awesome!!!!!

Phillip Baldwin, one of the teachers at Music Camp said: I'm back in Utah to teach at Bryce Canyon Music Camp. So many of my teaching friends are here as well including Yukiko Konishi, Terry Durbin, Lyndsey and Russell Wulfenstein, Megan Titensor, Amanda Clark, Sam Barker, and Marin Colby. It's all the amazing work of Megan Munford Cottam, my wonderful former student at Southern Utah University. I am so excited to meet my students this morning as well as see my friends in action.

I also plan to see some more sights like Red Canyon. I stopped there on my way to the camp. Where else on earth can you experience scenery like this? Coming back from St. George on Saturday we decided to go over Cedar Mountain.

We had not been over there for years but it was a beautiful drive and when we turned onto the Mammoth Cave road we drove past some of the new

growth that has been growing since the fire way back when.

It was really interesting to see the small perfect trees and bushes popping up all over the hills. They have grown so much but are still little compared to others further back down the road. It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed the ride even though we came home with a very dusty car. We had been to St. George to accompany our grandson Makay Jensen through the Temple as he was preparing for his mission in July. It was a great trip and being with family is also fun.

Saw Rick and Renon Bybee, Cheri Feltner, Lamar was there but we didn't see him as he was busy working. What a special day it was.

RODEO CLUB NEWS from Shantel Manning It was High School Rodeo State Finals in Heber City last week May 31-June3. All 6 of clubs members where qualified and competed at State Finals. Oakley Haws in Team Roping from Boulder, Wyatt Jessop in Bulls from Tropic, Chancy Richards in Bulls from Tropic, Keagon Richards in Saddle Bronc from Tropic, Dillion Jacobs in Bareback from Glendale, Hazer Manning in Team Roping from Cannonville, & Elijah Monnett in Bulls from Glendale. It was so great to have all members there they all are great kids and did a great job. Members who made it back in the short go, which they take the top 15 in each event where: Dillion Jacobs, Keagon Richards, Chancy Richards, Hazer Manning, & Elijah Monnett. We had two members make it to Nationals for Utah. Dillion Jacobs took 3rd over all and Chancy Richards took 4th over all. Nationals will be held in Gillette WY on July 17-23.

Members who qualified for Internationals: Keagan Richards took 10th over all, Hazer Manning and Partner took 10th overall and Elijah Monnette took 12th over all. Internationals will be

held Winnemucca Nevada on July 3-8. So proud of all Bryce Valley Rodeo Club Members!

Best of Luck to our Utah High School Rodeo Team's at National's & Internationals!!!!!!!

Way to go Rodeo Club. This is wonderful and we will be waiting for the International results and news to put in for you. Thanks Shantel for reporting this. Hannah Johnson, daughter of Carlon and Heather Johnson of Henrieville, was baptized by her Dad, Carlon.

She is the granddaughter of Guy and Beverly Thompson of Henrieville and Dennis and Joyce Johnson of Panguitch.

Carlon's brother, Weston Johnson of Orlando Florida came for the celebration with his wife Heather and their family.

He works down there for Simply Orange.

Brilee Neighbor daughter of Joe and Krista Neighbor, was baptized by her Dad Joe. She is the granddaughter of Ken and Artoise Platt of Henrieville and great-granddaughter of Delpha Rose also of Henrieville.

Hayden Adkins and Roman Platt were both made Elders in the Escalante Stake.

We send out get well wishes to Ethel Rich and hope to she her up and around soon.

She had knee replacement and some complications but is getting better. Her homemade and delicious pies will be missed until she is back in action. We also wish Kowan Ott a quick recovery and hope to see him up and around soon also.

Summer School will begin on June 22nd and will rung for 6 weeks on Thursdays at the Elementary School In Tropic. The times will be from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 each Thursday. All teachers will be taking turns in the classroom.

Three at a time untill the end of the classes. The main subjects will be math and reading.

Samantha Chynoweth, has been called to serve in the Baltic Mission in the Lithuania Region and will preach the gospel in the Lithuanian language. Samantha is the daughter of Shawn and Lisa Chynoweth of Henrieville and the granddaughter of Ralph and Lael Chynoweth also of Henrieville. What a great adventure you have ahead of you Samantha. Best of luck to you and congratulations.

Please have a safe week and call or email your news to me. It is great when you do.

Thanks VS.

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June 15, 2017

O bituaries

FyI PaNguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Boy! What a busy week, but we are still alive, I think.

The Quilt Walk week was one of 10 to 14 hours days for Pat, but everything came off really well. The Chocolate Fest raised records amount of funds for the DUP, many thanks to all of those that brought chocolate to he Chocolate and merchandize for the pioneer store and all that took part in making this a successful evening. A special “thank you” to Cheryl Church and Becky Henrie for their great singing and entertaining.

The Home tour on Friday also did really well, I am surprised that someone had taking down the Bob Cat Way sign on the corner of 4th east and Center street. What great homes and history from them and wasn’t that a great Teepee and sheep wagons that the earliest of the pioneers used.

There were oh so many Quilts on display at the high school gym, what great works of art that were on display. At most quilt shows the quilts are all there is to see, not here in Panguitch the classes that are offered are second to none and the Trunk shows are always interesting. Dianne Fullmer, with her gimpy knee and Jerilu Houston have really kept the Quilting tradition going strong.

They are good friends and they make everything fun, which goes on with Quilting. There is a strong support group that works many hours behind the scenes making the quilting portion of the festival such a success. Hours, Hours, Hours….

You are amazing!

The Quilt Walk Play was outstanding, at the rehearsals on Tuesday night it was a disaster, half the cast wasn’t there.

However Wednesday it was a different story, all of Elaine’s prayers were answered and all was well. This year was a

little different, the young kids stole the show, and they knew the words to the songs and their parts in the scenes they were in. As the seven Quilt Walkers left the stage, none received a hand, but when the supporting cast left they got a welldeserved rousing hand, even some of the audience stood as they came off the stage. The show was sold out on Thursday and Friday nights and Saturday had a lot of folks there. The Shows number 1# fan Joann Miller was again there for all three shows, for the 19th year in a row. I can’t tell you all the effort that Elaine Baldwin puts into this production, but it is almost a year around job and it takes someone like her dedication to it pull off.

Saturday was also a big day, starting off with the Lions Club annual breakfast; they fed a lot of people and got a lot of complements on the food.

Many thanks to all of the loyal Lions that make these breakfast possible. There were a lot of tractors in the parade, boy they are something special.

When we were putting away the chairs at the Triple C. there looked like there were a lot of people watching the tractor pull. Many “thanks” to Mary Beth Veater for carrying on this tradition that her husband Wally started.

19 years ago the Main St. committee met with the Main St. people from the State and decided that the second week in June was the slowest week of the summer. They needed something to bring people to Panguitch, thus the birth of the Quilt Walk Festival. Most of the motels were full, as were the local RV parks and many of the restaurants were doing really well. So you might say that the Main Street committee really saw the future and it has

benefited the town greatly.

None of these events, the Quilt Walk, Balloon Fest, 4th of July, the Fiddle Fest, the 24th of July, all of the Rodeo events that go on down at the Triple C and the ATV rally, if wasn’t for all of the good folks in town here that volunteer their time, It would not be possible to make these event successful. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Good people of Panguitch!.

This week the BMW riders will be here and they will be camped out at the City Park and enjoying each other company. This year’s group will be smaller, because the National BMW convention is being held in SLC. A number of years ago when the convention was held in Colorado they canceled their event. Those that live in Utah will be here because they know that there aren’t any trails to ride up north.

The following week it will be another giant affair, the Balloon Festival. This really brings in big crowds for the weekend. The balloons fly on Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning and if you would like to go up in one call the City Hall for information at (6768585). The Balloon Fest is in its 17th year and they have put on their Balloon Glow at every one of them, but two. Last year’s Glow was cancelled because of the wind, to the disappointment of the 4,000 that had showed up for the event. All day long there are things going on, but the evening is the exciting time with many musical groups on the corners and one of them will be playing your favorite music.

Saturday morning the Lions Club will have another one of their famous breakfasts. The cost for all you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage and bacon

will be $7.00. You need to come early because the lines really get long as the morning progresses.

The breakfast will be at the Zions Bank and the Lions will be serving from 7:30 to 10:00.

Also if you get there early, it is a perfect location to watch the balloons.

There are always venders there with all kinds of wares for you to buy and plenty of food stands with tasty goodies for munching. The Balloon Fest transforms small town Panguitch into a place of excitement. People walk the streets and meet up with many old friends; even my Granddaughter Teah will be here.

There will be a meeting for the youth on Saturday evening ( 5:30 pm) and in the afternoon there will be a meeting for the Relief Society presidents and the Elder’s Quorum presidents (2:00-4:00 pm) from this area. @ the Panguitch Stake Center. Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will be presiding over the Saturday meetings. It is a privilege to have an Apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ visiting our area and presiding over Saturday meetings. Welcome Elder Cook! On Sunday we will be having a special Stake Conference meeting. It is anyone guesses what is going to take place and you probably need to come really early if you want to have a good seat. Elder LeGrand R. Curtis Jr., will be presiding. 10:00 am – 11:30 am at the Panguitch Stake Center.

Sports wise it is the NBA Finals this week; I have been really busy so I haven’t been able to watch the games, hopefully Cleveland will win the game on Monday and the series will be extended for a few more games.

Enjoy your summer and get outside and get some exercise.

Mack O.

By way oF Boulder

by Peg Smith, pegenias@gmail.com

“NO CHANGE!” “Keep things as they are!”

How many times have we heard this, or felt it ourselves?

I know I’m feeling it right now as I wake up each morning to news of yet another American value or policy I hold dear being threatened or obliterated.

Ostensibly, the current President was elected by people who said they want change.

Any change, everything changed. So it’s sort of inter-

esting when “change” blows back into our own backyards.

We hear the “NO CHANGE!” sentiment expressed publicly most often in hearings, most recently at a Planning Commission hearing on a new subdivision. Truly, I am not picking on any one individual. Indeed, I’ve heard the mantra of “NO CHANGE!” since moving here in the early 2000s. But as one resident stated, “I look around the [meet-

ing] room and can see only three people who don’t live on a subdivided property.”

Old Boulder is most certainly gone, in the same way my 20-year-old body is gone.

My heart is still intact, though, and so is Boulder’s. Some old families are gone, their ranches split into subdivisions. Favorite haunts and secret places have been discovered by tourists and new locals. More houses, more vehicles, more people you

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don’t know. Also, more places to eat. More jobs. More places to gather. More people to talk to, more things to talk about.

Change or die is a truism.

The latter is the only way you get out of watching change happen. So assuming most Boulderites don’t want to die right away, how do we choose to handle change?

Sometimes we simply avoid the reality, and stay tucked in our little pods. Sometimes we lash out to judge or criticize. Sometimes we feel motivated to get involved and help guide the change. But to where?

Boulder Town Planning Commission and the Town Council are currently working with Rural Planning Group, a third-party, state-funded group of planning consultants. They are in the process now of evaluating our Boulder’s General Plan, our ordinances, our budget. On June 20 and 21, they’ll be in town, touring the different areas, talking to lots of people, and asking a lot of questions.

On Tuesday, June 20, at 7 p.m., they’ll hold an open meeting with all interested area residents to describe what they’ve been learning and to gather additional comments about what we think of our town and where it’s headed. The report they will prepare for the Town will include their observations and some options of how Planning Commission and Town Council can solidify our town vision and better align our town ordinances in supporting it.

For anyone who’s harped about change, about our ordinances, about housing, about traffic, about anything else in town, this will be your opportunity to feed your thoughts into a coherent, community strategy.

Watch for the upcoming postings, and plan to participate with the Rural Planning Group.

Russ Howard TEASDALE - Dr. Russ Howard, part time resident of Teasdale, small animal veterinarian, and musician extraordinaire passed away over the Memorial Day weekend. His gentle touch and exceptional ability to listen helped pet owners understand what was best for their animals. His clientele here and in Salt Lake will greatly miss his smile, his caring attention, and his dry sense of humor.

Russ was an avid outdoorsman and particularly loved backpacking and skiing. As an accomplished musician, Russ played the mandolin, guitar, bass, and banjo and was well respected in the acoustic music community in Salt Lake City and in Wayne County.

In the late 80s, Russ became a search dog trainer and handler. This was how he met Doc and Dottie Weaver. After a few training trips to their Shifting Sands Ranch on the Notom Road, Russ fell in love with the Capitol Reef area.

In 1992, he received his veterinary degree from Colorado State University in Fort Collins. He and his wife, Kerry Fisher DMV, then moved to Loon Lake, Washington where they established several animal clinics.

Russ left Washington, returning to Salt Lake to continue his profession. He began building a home in Teasdale three years ago. Close friends reported that construction progress was slow because Russ could be easily side tracked with a hike or by music, leaving his home a long work-in-progress.

Russ provided invaluable help advising Color Country Animal Welfare. He lent his knowledge and experience to the organization as they made plans for their future veterinary clinic and animal shelter. He also mentored Dr. Jake VanDyke who will soon establish a veterinary practice in Lyman.

Russ’s family requests donations in his memory go to Color Country Animal Welfare, P.O. Box 750329, Torrey, Utah, 84775.

Joy Burgess 1929 - 2017 LOA - Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend Colleen Joy Simper Adams Burgess, age 88, returned home to our Heavenly Father on Monday, June 5, 2017, in Richfield, Utah.

Joy was born on April 1, 1929 in Salina, Utah. She was a daughter of Leland William and Alta May Bjerregaard Simper. She was a descendent of hardy, hard working pioneer stock.

Her grandfather having crossed the plains himself. She attended North Sevier High School and graduated with the class of 1947. She married Dean L. Adams on June 14, 1947. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple on August 12, 1994 in Manti, Utah. Dean died on September 2, 1974.

She married Roe G. Burgess on January 11, 1977 in Ely, Nevada. He died on May 20, 2007.

Joy was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where she held various callings. She was also a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She was the Post Master in Loa for many years and a member of the National Association of Post Masters of the United States.

She was excellent at crocheting and tatting, and won multiple blue ribbons and trophies at the Wayne County Fair and the Utah State Fair. She was a great cook and made the best pies, cookies and candies. She also enjoyed the outdoors and loved to fish.

Joy was a generous person. It was impossible to visit her house without being fed, or being served a Coke. She was a great mother who rather than raise her voice, would give a look to a child or adult child that would instantly put them back in line. She loved her family and was greatly loved in return. She will be dearly missed.

She was survived by her daughters: Glorial A. Swaim of Richfield; Mary Lee and Brent Jensen of Redmond; Cathy A. and Robert Boyter of Redmond; her sisters Leta and Roger Grimm of Kearns; Doris Nightingale of Midvale; Ellen Russell of Cleveland; Ardath Sheriff of Saratoga Springs; 16 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 10 greatgreat-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Joy was preceded in death by both of her parents and husbands; her brothers: Verl Lamarr Simper; Thomas Simper; her sister Betty Elton; a step-daughter Nola Graham; a step-grandson Kody West.

Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield.

Friends may call for viewing Monday night from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. or from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. prior to services.

Burial will be at 2:30 P.M. in the Loa Cemetery Loa, Utah, the same day as the service. Services are under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

Online guestbook at www.springerturner.com

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HELP WANTED TORREY - Various Positions, Accepting applications for The Noor Hotel in Torrey. Looking to fill various positions. Full time and part time shifts available. Contact Heather at (435)4253866 6/15

BICKNELL - Football Coach, Wayne School District has an opening for head football coach at Wayne High School for the 2017-18 school year.

This position has no benefits and will remain open until filled. For more information, contact Mary Bray at 435-4253411 or mary.bray@waynesd.org.

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

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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 Beverly Taylor Sorenson Fine Arts Teacher Boulder Elementary School Para Professional Bryce Valley High School Food Service Workers District Office Technology Specialist Escalante High School Language Arts Teacher Panguitch Elementary School Teacher Panguitch Elementary Special Education Para 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) BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-231-2879) EHS Principal Chip Sharpe (435-704-4199) PES Principal Nick Reynolds (435-231-9028) 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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Grand Staircase Escalante Partners (GSEP) is hiring a part-time Administrative Assistant for the Escalante River Watershed Partnership (ERWP).

The candidate will work with GSEP to help with ERWP capacity needs including outreach, education, coordination, and fundraising efforts. Tasks include, but are not limited to, coordination with schools within Escalante Watershed to present on ERWP projects and the natural history of the watershed, maintain ERWP website and update social media platforms, assist with event planning, assist with grant editing and writing as part of a collaborative team, and compile invoices and receipts and submit for payment.

The position is part-time (10 to 15 hours per week) and temporary from approx. June through December. Visit escalanteriverwatershedpartnership.org to view full position description. To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and writing and/or graphic design sample to Stephanie Minnaert at stephanie@gsenm.org. Resumes accepted until position filled.

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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.

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HAS AN OPENING IN PANGUITCH FOR A DRAFTSMAN: South Central Communications is looking to add to our great team. This positions responsibility will primarily be drafting. The successful candidate must be computer savvy with an eye for detail.

Experience in ESRI recommended but not required.

Experience in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills.

Competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

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HAS AN IMMEDIATE FULL TIME JOB OPENING FOR AN ENGINEER IN THE PANGUITCH AREA:

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Title: Part-time EMS/Emergency Services Secretary Department: EMS FLSA Status: Part-time Non exempt Revision date: 05/19/2017 GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs a variety of tasks related to Managing and Coordinating Emergency Medical Services.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under general direction of the Wayne County Emergency Management Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Limited supervision of EMTs ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Gather run sheets and billing information, assist and educate EMTs on completion of run-sheets • Assist with ambulance correspondence, the office filing system, take notes at meetings, send out reminders, mail out monthly schedule, track and update employee training records • Supervise EMT work Schedule • Supervise monthly EMT training meetings in Bicknell and Hanksville • Work as a liaison with EMT’s, overseeing completion of EMT job responsibilities • Assist with Ambulance inventory; ensure supplies are ordered and current as needed • Performs related duties as required MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Knowledge of and proficiency in: Word Perfect/Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Image trend.

2. 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; 3. 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.

4. 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. Appearance must be appropriate and professional.

5. Must be willing to become an EMT. Applications can be picked up at the County Clerk’s Office and will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Friday June 16th 2017. For additional information, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 435-836-1302.

We are looking for a team player in our OSP Engineering Department whose responsibilities will include field planning and preparing drawings for a Draftsman. Must be computer savvy and experience in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel and word. Candidate must have good communication skills. The successful candidate must have knowledge and at least 2 years of experience in fiber optic cable and copper cable networks. Great benefit package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement. Generous paid time off package.

Submit resumes to: South Central Communications PO Box 555 Escalante, UT 84726 Attn: HR Or emailHR@socen.com 6/22

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

Submit resumes to: South Central Communications PO Box 555 Escalante, UT 84726 Attn: HR or email to HR@socen.com

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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.

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT LANDFILL OPERATIONS PANGUITCH CITY is hiring an individual to oversee Landfill Operations. Summer Hours are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm. Winter hours are Wednesday 3:00pm to 5:00pm and Saturday 10:00am to 12:00pm. Salary range is $10.00 to $12.00 per hour depending on experience. No medical or retirement benefits are available with this position.

Must be willing to learn regulations concerning landfill and be able to lift 40 pounds. Duties will also include operating a dozer and directing individuals to proper dumping locations.

Applications will be received until June 28, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. at the Panguitch City Office (PO BOX 75. Or 25 South 200 East Panguitch Utah, 84759).

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

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LegaL Notices ELECTION CANDIDATES BICKNELL TOWN Mayor – Mark Moosman Council Member – Kerry Stevens Connie Durfey, Town Clerk Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 15 & 22, 2017 ELECTION CANDIDATES BOULDER TOWN The following have filed Declaration of Candidacy forms for the Boulder Town November, 2017, election: Mayor - Steven Cox; Town Council:- Josh Ellis, A. Conrad Jepsen, Alyssa Thompson, Gladys H. LeFevre.

Judith Davis, Boulder Town Clerk Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 15 & 22, 2017

PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BUDGETS GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT The Garfield County School District will be proposing to the Board of Education the following: Fiscal Year 2017 Revised and Final Budget; and the Fiscal Year 2018 Proposed Budget.

A public hearing will be held at the Garfield County School District Office at 145 East Center, Panguitch, Utah, on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 4:00PM. The hearing will be held in conjunction with the regular monthly Board of Education meeting. A copy of the budget can be obtained from the District’s website at: http://www.garfield.k12.ut.us or from the District office at 145 East Center Street, Panguitch, Utah.

Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 8 & 15, 2017

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING HATCH TOWN CERTIFIED LIST OF CANDIDATES The Town of Hatch will hold their council meeting on June ESCALANTE CITY 21, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the Community Center at 49 W Center.

The following candidates have Declared Candidacy for the They will be amending the 2017 budget and adopting the budget upcoming General Election on November 07, 2017 for Escalante for the 2018 fiscal year at this time. Public comment is welcome.

City.

If you would like to review a copy of the budget, please contact MAYOR (4 YEAR TERM) (one vacancy) the Town Clerk.

Melani Torgersen Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider COUNCIL MEMBER (4 YEAR TERM) (two vacancies) on JUNE 15, 2017 Byron W. Ellis NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Marian Louise Barnes FREMONT RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Mark Austin Public Notice is hereby given that the Fremont River ConDan’l Lindsay servation District will hold a Public Budget Hearing to review Dated: June 07, 2017 the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2018. This hearing will be Stephanie Steed, City Recorder held on Wednesday, June 28, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the Wayne Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider County Courthouse (Commission Chambers), 18 South Main on JUNE 15 & 22, 2017 Street, Loa, Utah.

2017 CANDIDATE FILING Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider HANKSVILLE TOWN on JUNE 15 & 22, 2017 The following Hanksville Town residents have filed for the November 2017 Election: Kim E. Wilson – Mayor (4 year NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING term) Jared Kent Jackson – Town Council Member (4 year PANGUITCH CITY term) Chylene Whipple – Town Council Member (4 year term).

OPENING OF 2016/2017 BUDGET Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider Panguitch City will hold a public hearing on June 27, 2017 on JUNE 15 & 22, 2017 at 6:45pm at the Panguitch City Office 25 South 200 East, to NOTICE OF CANDIDATES FILED open the 2016/2107 budget. The purpose of this hearing is to HATCH TOWN finalize 2016/2017 spending and receipts.

The following candidates have filed for office in the Town PANGUITCH CITY PUBLIC HEARING of Hatch: Public notice is hereby given that Panguitch City will hold a Mayor: Public Hearing on June 27, 2017; at 6:50 p.m. to discuss: Kevin Dix Eldredge § Ordinance 2017-6, prohibiting retail tobacco specialty Myron Ben Neilson business.

4 year Councilor: § Amend Ordinance 2016-06 regulation of Vacation RentAnthony Dinges als.

James Anton Kabonic § Zoning changes of annexed property.

2 year Councilor: The Public Hearing will be held during a regularly schedChad Justus uled City Council Meeting at the Panguitch City Office; 25 Russell Riggs South 200 East in the library conference room.

Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider Tyrissa P. Howell, Panguitch City Recorder on JUNE 15 & 22, 2017 Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 15 & 22, 2017 CERTIFIED LIST OF NOMINATIONS PANGUITCH CITY The Following names will be on the ballot as candidates for the November 7, 2017 election.

Mayor: Kim Soper Marni J. Barney (2) City Council Seat (Four Year Term): Eric Palmer Paul Dastrup J. Mack Oetting AJ Johnson Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 15 & 22, 2017 DECLARATIONS OF CANDIDACY TORREY TOWN Declaration of Candidacy for municipal offices of Torrey Town of Torrey Utah Wayne County 20A-9-203(10).

Mayor 4 yr terms: Scott Chesnut Darrell H. Mensel 2 Council Members 4 yr terms: Pearl Thorndal-Stewart Patricia Kearney Don Gomes Paula Pace, Torrey Town Clerk Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 15 & 22, 2017

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NOTICE OF BUDGET ADOPTION TORREY TOWN Torrey Town will hold their council meeting on June 21, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the Torrey Town Pavilion. They will be adopting the temporary budget for the 2017 & 2018 fiscal years at this time. Public comment is welcome. If you would like to review a copy of the budget, please contact the Torrey Town Hall.

Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 15, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GARFIELD COUNTY The Garfield County Commission will hold a Public Hearing on proposed Garfield County Ordinance 2017-1 An Ordinance amending the Garfield County Land Use Ordinance To prohibit smokeshops. The Public Hearing will be held on Monday, June 26 at 11:30 a.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Garfield County Courthouse. The draft resolutions can be viewed at www.garfield.utah.gov.

Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 8, 15, and 22, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday June 26th, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: MINOR LOT SUBDIVISION PROPERTY BOUNDARY: BEGINNING AT THE POINT ORTH 88° 32'11" EAST, 956.56 FEET ALONG THE 1/16 LINE FROM THE CENTER SOUTH 1/16 CORNER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH, RANGE 5 WEST, SALT LAKE BASE MERIDIAN AS SHOWN ON THE PAUNSAUGUNT CLIFFS PHASE NO. 2 SUBDIVISION, RUNNING THENCE NORTH 88°32'11" EAST, 695.47 FEET ALONG THE 1/16 LINE; THENCE SOUTH 0°16'56" EAST, 330.97 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°35'52" WEST, 933.90 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF A 50.00 FOOT WIDE PUBLIC ROADWAY; THENCE ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) COURSES: NORTH 28°07'00" EAST, 273.92 FEET TO THE POINT OF CURVE OF A 100.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 70.79 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 40°33'45" TO THE POINT OF CURVE OF A 110.00 FOOT RADIUS REVERSE CURVE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 75.37 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 39°15'27" TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 6.339 ACRES Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 15 & 22, 2017 NOTICE TO WATER USERS The NONUSE application(s) below were filed with the Division of Water Rights. It is represented that additional time is needed within which to resume the beneficial use of water in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings as 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 JULY 12, 2017. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)5387240 for additional information.

NONUSE 61-2444: Brandi Buck, Todd Fowler are seeking Nonuse period for 0.0042 cfs or 0.75 ac-ft. from the South Fork Sevier River (4 miles North of Hatch) for IRRIGATION. EXTENSION(S) 61-144(a26349): USA Forest Service is filing an extension for 0.034 cfs. from groundwater & Lars Fork Creek (13 mi. SW of Hatch) for STOCKWATERING. 95-5047 (A74803): Bertrand D. and Ellyn J. Tanner are filing an extension for 0.015 cfs and 1.256 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles SW of Torrey) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 15 & 22, 2017

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Fun for the Whole Family the Whole Day! 4th of July Food Vendors ParadE 10am Breakfast 7am Bouncy House Pavilion Water Slides 5K Apple Race Kids’ Games Drum Karaoke 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Prizes Swap Meet Registration 8 am Music Sand Volleyball Pie Eating Race 8:30 am 1-4 pm Start Line Contest 11am East Side of Pavilion

Advance Wristbands Available @ Torrey Town Hall or Contact Colleen 425-3600 Wildlife Director Cont'd from page 1

Over the course of his 25-year career in natural resources, Sheehan has played a pivotal role in many remarkable accomplishments: ● Restoring many of Utah’s fish and wildlife species to levels not seen in more than 125 years ● Increasing Utah's mule deer population by more than 100,000 animals within the past four years ● Improving and restoring more than 1.3 million acres of wildlife habitat as part of Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative ● Working to conserve greater sage grouse, so a listing under the Endangered Species Act was unnecessary ● Launching a new migration initiative that uses cutting-edge technology to better understand and manage wildlife populations

USDA Celebrates Homeownership Housing Loans Available to Rural Homebuyers

SALT LAKE CITY Rural Development Acting State Director KayLyn Nerby last week kicked off National Homeownership Month to celebrate the vital contribution homeowners make to communities across rural America.

“This month we honor the people who call rural Utah home and the investment they make by owning houses in those communities,” Nerby said. “Homeownership provides security to families and supports rural economies. We are glad to provide affordable options to individuals and families and help them purchase homes where they want to live.”

USDA provides mortgage loan guarantees through partnerships with private-sector lenders to help low- to moderate-income rural homebuyers.

In 2016 alone, USDA worked with lenders to help 1,702 individuals and families buy homes in rural Utah.

Nationwide, USDA has helped more than 4.1 million rural residents buy homes since the National Housing Act was passed 68 years ago.

Department of Agriculture employees will celebrate National Homeownership Month throughout June. To learn more about USDA’s observance of National Home-

ownership Month, please visit our Facebook page, follow @ RD_Utah on Twitter, contact the USDA Rural Development Utah State Office, or call (801) 524-4324.

USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; homeownership; community services such as schools, public safety and healthcare; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov.

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● Creating the Utah Cutthroat Slam, a program to generate conservation funding for Utah’s four native trout species ● Cultivating the public’s passion for wildlife and conservation through expanded youth hunting and fishing days, annual pheasant releases and other hands-on wildlife events ● Serving in leadership positions in multiple national wildlife organizations “As he heads to Washington, D.C., Greg’s experience and enthusiasm will serve him well. He is a trusted public servant and has been a lifelong advocate for wildlife conservation,” Styler said. “He has resolved complex wildlife issues by helping diverse interests find common ground. He is a true leader and his work ethic and dedication to wildlife are an example for his peers nationwide.”

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"It has been an honor to serve as Utah's wildlife director and to work with such dedicated, hard-working professionals,” Sheehan said.

“We've made great strides in wildlife research and management that will have farreaching benefits for many species and the people who care about them."

Although we are sad to see him leave, we look forward to working with Sheehan in his new position and are excited to see others recognize his extraordinary qualifications. We wish him well and look forward to seeing his consensus-building, common-sense solutions applied to national wildlife issues.

DWR Deputy Director Mike Fowlks will serve as interim director until a permanent hiring decision is made.

—Utah Department of Natural Resources