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A Match Made in Heaven Bhinda’s Curry Pizza Brings a Home-Made Fusion to Wayne County
Boulder Episode Three— Planning The Unknown Red Cross by Bonnie Mangold Commission Meeting July 12 by Tessa Barkan
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Bhinda Singh, owner of Bhinda's Curry Pizza Palace in Bicknell, now has four restaurants across Utah, with a fifth likely to come. BICKNELL – Bhinda Singh seems to carry an enormous grin on him at all times. At least when he is talking about his restaurant business. He seems amazed, delighted and as incredulous as anyone that this—the curry pizza business—is taking off. Singh has owned and operated Bhinda’s Curry Pizza Palace in Bicknell, just across
from Wayne High School, for almost a year. “It’ll be one year next month,” he said. Which makes it number three in his string of now four restaurants, and he hints that yet a fifth restaurant may be coming down the pike.
Singh’s other restaurants are all up north. Beginning with two award-winning “India Palace” restaurants, one in Provo (run by Singh’s father) and another in South Jordan, Bhinda's Curry Pizza Cont'd on page 2
BOULDER - The Boulder Planning Commission met on July 12th. First on the agenda was to review the draft for the new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance. The current draft states that the use of an accessory unit as a rental will require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The Commission discussed whether or not it would be better to require everyone to apply for a CUP upon building an accessory structure whether or not they had the immediate intention to rent it so that if, in the future if they did decide to rent it, it would be allowed. This could help with enforcement issues. Consequences for those who are non-compliant were then discussed. Under the current conditions, those who are found renting out an unauthorized unit are told that the space is not legal and therefore cannot be rented. Under the ordinance, anyone who is found renting out a space without a CUP will be asked to come and fill out the proper paperwork. There will be a high bar for denying a CUP for ADUs, so in most cases it will be granted and the unit in question will become a legal dwelling space as long as all conditions of the ordinance are met. The question was then raised if there is a way to tighten current ordinances as opposed to requiring CUPs, as Boulder Town currently has a large number of situations in which CUPs are necessary, and BPC
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Torrey Apple Days Celebrated for Three Fun Days
Change in County Government Initiative to Appear on Wayne County General Election Ballot WAYNE COUNTY – Is there a form of government that can serve Wayne County better than a three-member county commission? In the November 6, 2018 general election, Wayne County voters will have an opportunity to weigh in on whether this question should be studied. The question posed to Ballot Initiative Cont'd on page 2
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Torrey Apple Days Parade float winners, entered by Ann Torrence and Etta's Place, John Donnell, Kristi Donnell, Ann Torrence, Robert Marc, Travis Nelson, Julie Nelson, Lisa Ord, and featuring Burford the Buffalo. TORREY - Torrey residents and visitors to Wayne County enjoyed another funladen three days with more events and parade participants
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than ever before! A talent show on Thursday night was followed up by a community picnic and patriotic program Friday night. If you got up early enough to do the 5k run/ walk, you could feel good all day about enjoying pancakes at the Boy Scout Breakfast
and the multitude of different candies at the parade and foods at the community park that were offered throughout the day! The parade included over Apple Days
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A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves. —Lao Tzu
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The Wayne County Emergency Services exists to protect the lives and preserve the property of Wayne County. WAYNE COUNTY - At the June Wayne County LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) meeting, Amber Savage, the Executive Director for the Central and Southern Utah Chapter of the American Red Cross, gave an excellent overview of the many services provided by the American Red Cross. It was an eye-opener as to just how much potential help is available to Wayne County citizens during emergencies – both large and small—in addition to what our local responders can provide. To quote from their mission statement: “The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.” These are not idle words. Most of us know about their blood drives; they do collect over 40% of the blood needed throughout the country. Perhaps we know of their work in promoting preparedness, their services to the armed forces, and their international services. But
how many of us know of their major disaster services? What they can actually do. In large-scale disasters (hurricanes, earthquakes, floods), they coordinate with Emergency Managers—Jeanie Webster here in Wayne Red Cross
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Garfield County Commission July 9 GARFIELD COUNTY Commissioner Pollock proudly pointed out to the audience that Garfield County is the only county in the state with no debt. Steve Westhoff, owner of an Escalante RV park, appeared before the Commission to present an issue with the availability of good trail maps within Garfield County. He’s tried to show his guests how to get to certain places, but they aren’t marked on the right maps. There are separate maps GCC
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BIFF is Back BICKNELL - The Bicknell International Film Festival (BIFF) returns to town after a five year hiatus. On July 27 and 28, “Alaska: Films Worth Freezing For… In July” will feature Moose: The Movie and North to Alaska. Both fit the BIFF hallmark of “Better living through bad cinema.” On Friday, July 27, at 6 pm, the traditional pre-show gathering will happen in The Saddlery parking lot in Torrey. The caravan will wind its way to Bicknell at 6:30. Costumes in Alaska style are encouraged. There will be prizes awarded just before the showing of Moose: The Movie. Moose takes viewers to Gangrene Gulch where a supernatural humanoid moose is set loose. The small town and its new Park Ranger are set on a wild ride. Chad Carpenter, who writes the Tundra comic strip, was eager to have the film shown here. He said, “That's exactly the sort of venue MOOSE would thrive in.” The film was released in 2015. One review commented: “The
humor is "Tundra"-level silly, but it's stupid in a brainy way.” North to Alaska is a 1960 comedic Western/Northern film with John Wayne, Stewart Granger, Ernie Kovacs, Fabian, and Capucine. It is set in 1901 during the Nome gold rush. The movie featured Johnny Horton's song "North to Alaska", sung during the opening titles, setting up an introduction to the story. Some critics felt the song brought moviegoers to the theater only to then be seriously underwhelmed. BIFF first played in 1995 as a spoof on the Sundance
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Film Festival and generally near Pioneer Day. A variety of themes played out over the years through 2013. This year’s event, the 20th edition, is part of the Entrada Institute’s summer programs. Other sponsors include Wayne County Tourism, Rim Rock Inn and Restaurants, The Saddlery Cowboy Bar
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Page 2 and Steakhouse, and The Old House at Center and Main. The Bicknell Theater and the Brill Family graciously agreed to host the event at the renovated and renamed facility. Tickets are $10 and available in advance at the Bicknell Theater, (435) 425-3493, or the night of each film. Tickets for the after-film parties will be sold the night of each film. —BIFF
Garfield Memorial Hospital’s Mobile Clinic We are located at Ruby’s Inn Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 A.M. - as needed (Closed Wednesday, July 18 and August 8. Closed Friday, August 17th.) Glendale Thursdays from 10:30 A.M. - as needed
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Bhinda Singh with Mike Riddle. Riddle says of Singh, “I was driving by one day and saw this guy sitting out on a picnic table and thought, ‘I need to talk to that guy.'"
with the fourth being yet another curry pizza restaurant in West Valley City, based directly on the success of his curry pizza venture in Bicknell. This leads to a couple of questions: How did Bicknell work its way into Singh’s mushrooming restaurant empire, and…curry pizza? “I came through as tourist,” said Singh, who said that for many years he’s had a habit of blowing out of town on weekends and during his time off, exploring parts unknown all over the state. “I don't know. It had to happen. It did happen. Let's put it that way,” he said. The development of the curry pizza idea is akin to the old TV ads where the chocolate and the peanut butter accidently get together, creating a most enduring product: the peanut butter cup. In this case, a key ingredient, and an idea, came walking across the street. Singh explains. “Mike Blackburn came in here. He had a jar of honey. He said, ‘Make me a honey pizza.’ He said, ‘I'll give you 45 minutes.’” “Mike handed it out to his customers—it even went to Boulder. We sold 43 honey curry pizzas in one day, the first day it was made,” said Singh. “The curry pizza idea was born right here.” Bhinda’s Curry Pizza Palace in Bicknell now offers two curry-style pizzas, one with honey and one without. But, he says, “The curry pizza concept is blowing up like crazy. We have two sauces here. At our new curry pizza store up north, we have fifteen curry sauces up there.” Only recently opened, the West Valley City location,
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named “Pizza Curry” has attracted the attention of the Salt Lake Tribune, who referred to the blending of Indian and Italian styles, a “match made in heaven.” “I love mixing stuff, mixing flavors all the time,” said Singh, whose family’s restaurant roots go back five generations. Singh’s own cooking experience began at his grandfather’s restaurant in Punjab, India. Singh says of his home town in India, “It’s a small town, it's like this,” explaining how he feels at home in Bicknell. After moving to the U.S. with his family in 1998, Singh became a master mechanic specializing in Toyota and Lexus products, and he worked as a mechanic for many years. “But I was still making recipes for my dad while working as mechanic,” he said. With several ventures in the works, and a wife and three-and-a-half-year-old boy and girl twins living in American Fork, Singh is away a lot, leaving the store under the management of Mike Riddle, whose relationship with Singh is similar to the lucky coincidence of curry pizza coming together. “I was driving by one day and saw this guy sitting out on a picnic table and thought, ‘I need to talk to that guy,’ and we ended up talking for about two hours and found we had a very common interest in business, business philosophy and management,” said Riddle. Singh says his philosophy includes fresh ingredients. “Fresh dough, fresh toppings, fresh cut veggies, good quality mozzarella. We cut and prepare all of our own chicken.” And the restaurant has a smart menu which includes over 15 traditional (Italian-American style) pizzas, over 12 different styles of chicken wings, bread sticks (and naan) and…eight Indian specialties including Tikka Masala, Vindaloo, Korma and curries. “I had a fellow from San Diego who said, ‘I eat Indian food every week and it's the best Indian food I've ever had.’ We've had people from New York City who say it's the best pizza they've ever had. People from Idaho travel down to see us. We’ve been asked to cater a wedding on the coast of Oregon.” It's not just pizza, it’s an amazing pizza,” Singh says proudly. Bhinda’s Curry Pizza Palace is located at 125 N. Highway 24 in Bicknell. Tel. 435-425-2500. Open Mon.Thurs. from 10:30am to 10pm and on Fri.-Sat from 10:30am to 11pm. —Insider
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If a majority of voters voting in an election vote in favor of appointing a study committee, an appointment council, consisting of the petition sponsors, will appoint the members of a sevenmember study committee. According to procedures set out in the Utah Code, the committee, “Will study the form of government within the county and compare it with other forms available, and; determine whether the administration of local government in the county could be strengthened, made more clearly responsive or accountable to the people, or significantly improved in the interest of economy and efficiency by a change in the form of county government.” If the study committee question does not pass, the process stops and may not be re-initiated for four years. If a study committee is approved by Wayne County voters, and an expanded five-member commission or county council is proposed, it could lead to more individuals serving as representatives of the county, and/or a separation of legislative and executive functions. “A potential real advantage is getting different voices, different opinions and different perspectives in county decision making,” said Barrett. “Getting truly broader representation from across the county, a little more voice to the growing part of the county and areas in the eastern part of the county could be a good thing.” Petition sponsors, who include Bill Barrett, Diane Borgerding, Ronnie Egan, Lorraine Miller and Brian Swanson, are presenting the ballot initiative at this week’s (Monday, July 16) Wayne County Commission meeting. —Insider
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they also will install smoke detectors in your home—no cost to you. Arrangements are being made for people to sign up for this service during the County Fair in August. A Red Cross representative will most likely be present on August 18th. Check the Fair agenda for details. The American Red Cross exists in order to be of help— not to sit around. If you are in need of disaster assistance after a catastrophe, call their disaster dispatch number: 855891-7325. If they can help they will. It’s what they do. While on the subject of red, do you know what Code Red service is? By completing the Community Notification Enrollment sign-up, you will “be notified by your local emergency response team in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts. Examples include: evacuation notices, bio-terrorism alerts, boil water notices, and missing child reports.” To participate go online to: www.waynecountyutah.org and click on Code Red sign up at the top of the page, right side. Completing the form will greatly improve your chances of getting emergency updates when needed, provided communication systems are functioning. One more red subject:
fire. Wayne County is now under State and Central Utah Fire Interagency fire restrictions, affecting both public and private lands. Incorporated towns may have their own differing restrictions. The ban prohibits fireworks, open fires (includes charcoal and briquettes), and sparks. Engines must have proper spark arresting devices, and detonations of explosive devices including exploding targets are banned. The fire north of St. George, one source of so much smoke in Wayne County, was caused by an abandoned campfire. The major smoke source, the Willow Patch fire, resulted in our county-wide power outages and closures of Highway 24. It was caused by a flat trailer tire emitting sparks. Carelessness with vehicles and camp fires are the major causes of wildfires in Utah. With enough attention and awareness perhaps we won’t need the Red Cross this summer. Episode Four: Shared Responsibilities—The County and You For Episodes One and Two go online to https://www. insiderutah.com or check the Wayne Co. EMS & Emergency Management facebook page.
it could be beneficial to use them more sparingly. This will require further looking into. The issue of clustering was then raised, the concern being how the ADU ordinance could undermine attempts to encourage the clustering of dwelling units within a lot. For example, will someone who buys 20 acres try to develop units only on the borders of their property? This could interfere with green space and cause conflict with neighbors. In the current draft, there are specifications about the allowable square footage of an ADU based on the total size of the lot, as well as specifications about proximity of the ADU to the main dwelling unit. It was suggested that these current specifications be reduced so that the size of the ADUs must be smaller and closer to the main dwelling unit. For example, an ADU on a 1 acre lot would have a 600 square foot maximum and must be attached or potentially within very close proximity to the principal dwelling. There was agreement on this point, which will be adjusted for the
next draft. The Commission then discussed when the proposed ordinance should be brought to the Town Council. The Commission will soon begin work on a Short Term Rental (STR) ordinance, for short term residential rentals, and members suggested that it may be beneficial to wait to have the Town Council vote on the ADU ordinance until they can also provide a draft of the STR ordinance, as these two are connected and the drafting/ public hearings related to STRs will likely bring up further discussions relevant to the ADU ordinance. Next, the Commission discussed the Rezoning Plan. A new zone, the Public and SemiPublic Zone, has been proposed to include lots throughout town that do not fit into either residential or commercial zones. These lots include, among others, the post office, church, community center and museum. Some of these establishments (such as the post office and museum) do engage in some commerce, however only as a secondary activity. A draft of the new zoning ordinance should be ready by September. Lastly, the Commission
went over plans for the General Plan update. A committee will be formed to work on the updated Plan, using input from the community work groups who discussed and presented on various topics earlier this year. In conjunction with the Town Council, a one day workshop will be conducted by a professional planner to narrow the scope of what should be included in the new General Plan. This meeting will be scheduled for September or October. Public comments were then accepted. There is still concern about ADU enforcement, and how the town can prevent property owners from illegally renting out dwellings on a short term basis on platforms such as Airbnb. It was also suggested that there be more clarification about water usage, and whether additional hookups will be required. The Boulder Planning Commission meets the second Thursday of every month at 7pm. The next meeting will include further discussion about the General Plan update committee, a final review of the ADU ordinance draft, and a working meeting on Short Term Residential Home Rentals.
UTAH - The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is now accepting EQIP applications from agricultural producers to help address natural resource concerns and deliver environmental benefits such as improved water and air quality, conserved ground and surface water, reduced soil erosion and sedimentation or improved or created wildlife habitat. NRCS programs are offered on a continuous signup basis, however to be considered for 2019 funding applications must be received by August 17, 2018. Individuals or entities interested in applying in Garfield and Kane counties should contact their local USDA-NRCS service center at 435-676-8280 or 225 East Center Street in Panguitch, Utah. In Wayne, Sevier and Piute counties, please call 435-896-6641 or visit 340 North 600 East in Richfield, Utah.
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is one of several voluntary conservation programs under the 2014 Farm Bill. It is designed to help farmers and ranchers improve and enhance the condition of water, soil, and other natural resources on agricultural land. Applications may be considered or evaluated in multiple funding pool opportunities such as Soil Health, Riparian, Crop Hay Sprinkler or Flood, Pasture, High Tunnels, and Range. Those interested in applying for financial assistance must meet certain eligibility requirements. Additional assistance for beginning, historically underserved and limited resource farmers is also available through these programs. EQIP has become one of NRCS’s primary instruments in providing conservation assistance to producers in Utah. NRCS encourages and invites any Utah agricultural, forestry or livestock producer inter-
ested in structural or management conservation practices to contact their local NRCS representative to see what financial or technical assistance may be available in their area. NRCS continues to work in partnership with private landowners and conservation and agricultural groups to identify and prioritize natural resource concerns within communities across Utah. This local guidance ensures that NRCS works collaboratively with land owners, land managers, and conservation partners to address and improve resource issues on a landscape scale. For more information on EQIP visit https://www.nrcs. usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ main/ut/programs/financial/ eqip/. For more information on NRCS and other conservation programs visit www.nrcs. usda.gov. —NRCS
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County—other government departments, non-profits, and humanitarian organizations. They open shelters, distribute needed supplies, and help reunite families. If there were a catastrophe here in Wayne County, or one sending thousands of people our way, they have the capacity within 6 to 12 hours to open up a shelter that would care for those in need. They have the resources of the entire National Red Cross available to assist. Besides shelter and feeding resources, their network helps with health, mental, and spiritual care during a disaster. They also help with damage assessment and financial assistance. This is more than we could do for ourselves with just local resources. The Red Cross also works with individual families, as in the case of house fires or floods, providing for the immediate needs of a family and helping them connect to community resources. They help educate on home and family readiness and will work with both young people and businesses on preparedness. The Red Cross provides both official and non-certified CPR training. A half hour class can teach you the basics. As part of preparedness, BPC
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Golf for a Good Cause
Garfield Memorial Health Care Foundation will host its 2018 “Links for Life” fundraiser scramble golf tournament at the Cove View Golf Course in Richfield, Utah. Friday, August 10, 2018. Start time is 9:30 am. $250.00 per team, 4 players per team. The cost to sponsor a hole is $250. Call Robert Lowe at (714)310 4967 or email at Rob.lowe51@yahoo.com for information on entering a team or sponsoring a hole. Proceeds benefit not-for-profit healthcare provided by Garfield Memorial Hospital.
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Grand Staircase Escalante Partners Host Youth on Tour of the Grand Staircase National Monument
"Rough Around the Edges" Celebrates Summer Reading
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Students from China got a tour of the GSENM last week. This included learning about paleontology, botany, and about local animal species. The Hopi Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps joined them for dinner one evening, where they exchanged information about where they live and shared their life experiences. Courtesy Faun Jackson
The group "Rough Around the Edges" visited the summer reading program in Bicknell on July 10. Band members include, in no particular order, Rod Frazier, Dudley Elliott, Janet Hansen, Paul and Margeret Smith, Scott and Mary B. Smith and Cora Mae Taylor. BICKNELL - On July 10th, the group “Rough Around the Edges”, joined us for a great summer reading program! Paula Pace started us out reading a wonderful little book titled, “Toad on the Road” by Stephen Shaskan. The group introduced themselves, told us a little about their instruments and played a minute to let the children hear the sounds. Then they had the kids close their eyes, each took a turn playing their instrument to see if the audience could tell which instrument was playing. They played so many fun songs that got the kids
as well as their parents involved and singing! Scott Smith sang a great song about swimming, Mary Smith made us all smile with the song “I’ve Been Swallowed by a Boa Constrictor” and Dudley had us all tapping our feet to a great little song about home grown tomatoes! They sang “BINGO”, “You are my Sunshine”, and “The Bear Went Over the Mountain”. Margaret led them in a fun activity of making the sound of rain. This was such an FUN program and we cannot thank our volunteers enough! Thank you, Rod Frazier, Dudley Elliott, Janet Hansen,
Paul and Margeret Smith, Scott and Mary B. Smith and Cora Mae Taylor. A special thanks to Paula Pace for always making a fun program even more FUN! We couldn’t do it without the help of Elva Jackson and Ellen Anderson. We have so much appreciation for these fine people that give of their time and talents to enrich our lives. The Bookmobile is cooperative agreement between the County and the State Library - a Division of the Department of Heritage and Arts. —Tri-County Bookmobile
Panguitch High School Students attend National FCCLA Leadership Conference In Atlanta Georgia
ESCALANTE - Last week, Escalante hosted five high school students from China in a whirlwind tour of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, where they experienced hands-on science for the first time. Led by former Escalante High Principal Bert Steele, the students spent several days exploring and learning with staff members of Grand Staircase Escalante Partners (GSEP) and the Bureau of Land Management. Their adventure began the morning of July 9th, with a tour of the BLM’s Paleo Lab hosted by GSEP Paleontologist Katja Knoll. Following that, Escalante River Watershed Partnership Education and Field Coordinator Kristen Buck led the students on a hike up to the 100 hands pictograph panel (Fremont Era) and then on to the Escalante Natural Bridge. That evening, the students from China and the Hopi Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps shared dinner together, using maps to show each other where they live and a little bit about their lives. This was a wonderful experience for everyone involved and learning about each others' lives was a beautiful testament to how different we may think we are, but we have so much more in common.
Tuesday morning began with looking through Paleontologist Christa Sadler’s book “Where Dinosaurs Roamed” which helped the students to visualize how different the landscape was 150 millions years ago and get an idea of what the dinosaurs that roamed Grand StaircaseEscalante at that time looked like. After this orientation, the students were able to observe and measure the dinosaur tracks at Left Hand Collet which allowed them to calculate how fast they would have been traveling. They discovered that all of the different tracks appear to have been walking, and we envisioned that they were all taking a leisurely stroll at the water's edge. One student guessed that the dinosaurs were walking slowly enough to attract the attention of the lovely lady dinosaurs on the beach! On Wednesday the students, GSEP staff, and the Steeles met Terry Tolbert (GSENM wildlife biologist) and his intern, Lisa Young (USFS wildlife biologist) at the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center then headed to Lower Calf Creek Falls for a hike with Southern Utah University researchers who are studying reptiles. Once there, the biologists set up a hummingbird trap and began
to catch them. Tolbert demonstrated how to handle and measure beak length, weight and wing span. He also demonstrated how to determine gender and level of fat and, of course, species. His study is in the 9th year and they have caught about 9,000 hummingbirds so far. Each of the students had the opportunity to hold a hummingbird, feel its heartbeat and then release it. Hiking along Calf Creek, the researchers caught lizards and gave each of the kids an opportunity to hold or touch one. They demonstrated how they measure weight and length and determine species. Naturally the day and adventure ended with several dips in Calf Creek Falls, followed by a tired and happy hike back. Grand Staircase Escalante Partners was thrilled to have this opportunity to spend time with such interested and engaged students who were such a long way from home. A big thank you to Bert and Sherry Steele for organizing and facilitating the trip, Terry Tolbert, Lisa Young and the SUU staff for making this incredible experience possible! —Grand Staircase Escalante Partners
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Ten students from Panguitch High School’s Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Chapter attended a week long leadership conference/competition in Atlanta, Georgia from June 27th to July 3rd. PANGUITCH - Ten students from Panguitch High School’s Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Chapter attended a week long leadership conference/competition in Atlanta, Georgia from June 27th to July 3rd. The students qualified to attend nationals by placing first or second in STAR events during state competition back in March. From Atlanta, Georgia, the students brought home 4 gold medals and 3 silver medals. McCall Tebbs-Gold in Advocacy Senior Division, Hunter Marshall-Gold in Recycle & Redesign Senior Division, Kyle Heaton & Luke Reeder-Gold in Sports Nutrition Senior Division, Makenzee Tebbs-Gold in Career Investigation Junior Division, Brittney Henrie & Kapri Orton-Silver in Chapter Service Project Display Senior Division, Jevin Savage-Silver in Leadership Senior Division, and Allie Beckstead & Brianna StoweSilver in Focus on children Junior Division. These students represented Panguitch, Garfield County, and the State of Utah in an exceptional way. They have excelled academically, completed service projects and display high standards in all they
do. While in Atlanta, Georgia, the students had the opportunity to compete in STAR events, attend workshops, listen to motivational speakers, and enjoy the Civil Rights Museum, Coca Cola World, Stone Mountain, Six Flags, and the Aquarium. Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national Career and Technical Consumer Student Leadership Organization that provides personal growth, leadership development, and career preparation opportunities for students in Family and Consumer Sciences education. Students take responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating chapter projects and activities; they develop the skills needed to take the lead in their families, careers, and communities. STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition) recognize members for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills, and career preparation. STAR events offer individual skill development and application of learning through the following activities: Cooperative-teams work to accomplish specific goals, Individualized-members work alone to accomplish spe-
cific goals, and competitiveindividual or team performance measured by an established set of criteria. The mission of FCCLA is to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family members, wage earner and community leader, members develop skills for life through: character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation.” The Students along with their advisor, Tammi Bennett would like to thank all those who made this great educational experience possible: Garfield County School Board, Superintendent Davis, CTE directorRod Quarnberg, Utah State FCCLA-Nikki Sue Larkin, Garfield County Commissioners, Panguitch City Council, Panguitch Lions Club, South Central Communications, Garfield Memorial Hospital, and all the parents and community members who support PHS FCCLA. THANK YOU! —Panguitch High School
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Wills, Trusts, and More
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by Jeffery J. McKenna When doing your estate planning, you have the chance to benefit those individuals and institutions that benefited you in your lifetime. Many charitable donors have shown their appreciation to different charities by making provisions for the organization in their wills or trusts. Whether you have a large or small estate, it is very easy to make a simple charitable donation in your will or trust. First, when doing your estate planning, you can inform your estate planning attorney that you want a certain percentage, or a specific amount, of your estate to be distributed to the particular charity (this can be a church, school, or other charitable organization). Your gift does not have to be large. Small amounts add up. Your example of generosity and civic-mindedness, evidenced by a provision in your will or trust to provide for a specific charity, may be of more lasting value to your loved ones than the assets you actually leave them. The simple process of leaving a certain percentage of your estate to the charity can be accomplished through a will or trust. The procedure
should not increase the cost of your estate plan nor the estate administration. Another very simple method to provide for a charitable bequest upon your death is to add the charity as a beneficiary of your IRA. The process would require you to visit with your IRA provider and request that a new IRA account be established with whatever amount you want from your existing IRA account. This new account (or existing account if you want to use the entire amount of your existing account) would name the desired charity as the beneficiary. Giving the charitable organization a portion of your IRA has many tax advantages. Upon your death, the proceeds in the IRA would be paid directly to the charity. Significantly, no income taxes would have to be paid. If the IRA proceeds were distributed to your children or grandchildren, they would have to pay income tax on the distribution. Using an IRA to make a simple bequest to a charity greatly benefits the organization, and saves income taxes for your heirs. Additionally, it can save estate taxes as well. This article gives a few simple techniques to help those
Bank Teller Strike
At one of our local banks, the employees went on strike, leaving the bank officers to do the teller's tasks. While the strike was on, a customer called the bank to ask if they were open. She was told that they had two windows open. Then the caller said, "The front door is locked. Can't I just come in that way?"
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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. that want to benefit a charitable organization. I hope these techniques can be of assistance to you.
Joining the Club Royal’s Foodtown Announces Food Club Transition LOA - There’s a new member of the Royal’s Foodtown exclusive brands family! The Loa, Utah retailer announced they are transitioning from Western Family to Food Club as their staple Exclusive Brand. The transition is expected to be completed by the end of 2018 and will bring a variety of shopper-favorite and new items to the guests. “We are excited to bring Food Club to our shoppers. We know they will love it as much as they have loved Western Family,” said Joe Hiskey, Owner “We believe in Food Club so much that we’re offering a doublemoney back guarantee if any
guest is unsatisfied with the product.” Food Club, sold by consortium Topco, focuses on staple categories in center store including canned fruits and vegetables, baking items like sugar and flour, condiments, cereal, crackers and other snacks, condiments, and frozen items including fruits, vegetables, ice cream, novelties, and potatoes. Along with the new Food Club items, Royal’s Foodtown is introducing Buckley Farms into the meat category and Culinary Tours into specialty foods with flavors from around the world. With more than 1,600 products, Food Club has items
that will meet the needs of every guest. Many of the products are sourced from the same suppliers who brought Western Family to grocery stores, guaranteeing great taste and quality. In some cases, Food Club is even better than the Western Family offerings. Each Food Club item comes in clean label packaging with key information callouts on the front to make it easier for shoppers to find the items they need to match their diets. For more information regarding Food Club, product images, or exclusive interviews with the transition team, please contact Rachael Wabel rmwabel@afstores.com. —Royal's Foodtown
I'd been secretly dating for several months and it was time to breakthe news to my very protective father. My mother thought he'd take it better if she explained to him that myboyfriend was a Marine who had just returned from Iraq. This pleased Dad immensely. "A Marine? Good!" he said. "That means he can take orders."
Today's Thought
A smart man only believes half of what he hears. A wise man knows which half.
Pretend Trip
Punishment
What do you do with chemists when they die? Barium!
Tues.
Tatar Tot Casserole w/ Mixed Veggies, Relish Tray/ Roll, Applesauce, Sugar Cookie
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Creamy Italian Chicken w/ Pasta/ Bread Stick, Mixed Veggies/ Salad Bar, Mandarin Oranges, Chocolate Cream Pie
Thurs.
Grilled Cheese and Ham, Tomato Soup, Relish Tray, Peaches, Congo Bar
July 25th
July 26th
One man was talking to another at the store. He asked, "So where is that boy of yours?" "Josh is in college," the second man replied. "What's he taking?" The second man grimaced, "Every cent I have."
My children were pretending to be preparing for a long trip in a covered wagon. They loaded in pretend bags of salt, beans, seeds, nails, and other necessities for survival. After the last pretend blanket and tool were in place they settled into their seats on the front of the wagon and said their good-byes. As they pretended to get the horses moving, my 8 year-old daughter called back over her shoulder, "We'll send an e-mail when we get there!"
Escalante Senior Citizens Menu July 24th
Son in College
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 Chef Salad w/ Meat and Vegetables, Peaches, Brownie
TUES July 24th WED July 25th
Sweet and Sour Pork, Rice Pilaf, Corn/ Salad Bar, Tropical Fruit, Lemon Cake
THURS July 26th
Beef Stroganoff/ Pasta, Salad Bar, Carrots, Blueberry Pie/ Ice Cream
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.
PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140 Suggested donation $3.00 60 & older, $7.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot. Meals include milk & bread. Tues. July 24th
Wed. July 25th
Thurs. July 26th
Closed for Holiday
Fish and Chips, Coleslaw, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Chocolate chip Cookies
Cheeseburger w/ Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickles, & Onion, Chips, Pasta Salad, Pears, Ice Cream
NOTE: PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND CALL AHEAD. The kitchen staff work diligently to prepare a good dinner, and a head count helps them prepare enough for everyone.
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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Shower Thoughts
I wonder how many thousands of dollars I have missed out on in special effects in movies by blinking.
Canyon Creek Announces Organization Name Change CEDAR CITY - With great excitement and optimism, I am writing to inform you that Canyon Creek Women's Crisis Center has filed "Doing Business As" paperwork to operate under the name of Canyon Creek Services. Effective July 1, 2018, we will be operating under this new name and rolling out our new logo, new vision statement, and other related materials. For 22 years, Canyon Creek has operated in the Cedar City area, serving all of Iron, Garfield, and Beaver counties. Beginning as an emergency safe shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence, the organization has since grown and expanded significantly, particularly within the last 5 years. The time has come for our name to acknowledge what has been true about the organization for some time: that we serve all survivors affected by these types of violence regardless of gender, age, and whether or not they are in crisis. We also want the communities we serve to know about and take advantage of the many prevention and education services and resources we can provide in order to make our communities safe for everyone. We have retained Canyon Creek in our name to preserve, honor, and build on the legacy of this organization and the countless individuals who have been a part of its work. We have added Services to reflect the core of what we do and the diversity of tasks and operations in our work. We at Canyon Creek Services express our appreciation in working with us during this transition and in helping this new name to be recognized and used. Our new web address is www. CanyonCreekServices.org and will be up and running by July 3rd, and we can be found on social media as Canyon Creek Services. We have had a rich history and are optimistic about the future as we work with you, serve survivors, and pursue our vision of communities free of domestic and sexual violence. —Canyon Creek Services
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It seems like there is never a dull moment around Panguitch. Last week it was the fire in the Social Hall, and this week it was a flash flood that took out our 1# spring box, with a bolder crashing through the cover of the spring box, letting tons of dirt and silt into our water system. The dirt filled the water towers that feed our water systems. When I got up at 4am, I could see what looked like dirty water in the toilet bowl, however, I didn’t think much of it until I got up at 6:00 am. I could see the dirty water a lot better, but still took a shower and brushed my teeth with it, I am not dead yet, so a little bit of dirt won’t hurt I guess. I went over to Zion’s Bank to help with the Lion's Club breakfast, about 7am, and gave Dave Owens a call. He told me what had happened (Dave had been up since 4am). The City workers have worked, tirelessly, long hours to fix the situation. With the help of the prisoners, they spent all day Saturday draining the tanks. Then they got inside of the tanks, using buckets to bail out all of the dirt and cleaned up the tanks and put well water back into them. As of Sunday night the lines are clear, however, till farther notice you need to boil your drinking water and use bottle water to brush your teeth. The City was able to obtain a thousand cases of drinking water that was donated by the Coke Cola company and on Saturday they gave out over 600 cases to the towns people. The City with the help of a lot of volunteers has kept everyone informed on what is going on and they will let you know when it will be OK to go back to drinking the water. The week had a few setbacks; the Fiddlers were here and, because the Social Hall was closed, they put on their Grand show at the Fair Building. And what a great show it was! Pat and I went to see them on Friday night and were entertained to the max. The gentleman who did the whistle for the Orange Blossom Special was not there. He had some heart surgery, and his wife was also ill. They played the music Apple Days
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34 entrants with Don Gomes as Grand Marshall, following the Color Guard and American Legion starting off the parade. Don was honored for his Community Service in raising funds and securing the creation of the monuments honoring the fallen at the Torrey Cemetery, dedicated in May. Wade Hansen was honored as Torrey Citizen of the Year for his breathtaking carving of the memorial stones. The talents of the Music Citizens of the Year, "Rough Around the Edges" ,were showcased on an award-winning float in the parade. Burford the Buffalo, entered by Ann Torrance and Etta's Place took home First Place in parade float entries. Entries featuring the Stature of Liberty and Uncle Sam and many family and children entries also enjoyed enthusiastic response from parade goers. Torrey Apple Days concluded the day with a Turkey shoot, more music and a dance and a "fine time was had by all". Torrey Apple Days is the result of the vision of residents over the years and the generous donations of businesses and individuals, and countless hours of volunteers. See you next year! —Leigh Von Der Esch
from the Orange Blossom Special, and a young 11 year old boy really wowed the crowd with his violin. He got a standing ovation. He was unbelievable! He was there with his two smaller sisters. I sure hope that they come back again next year. A second setback was it was raining during the “Taste of Panguitch” Dinner event, however, they moved their food down to the Fair building and still had about 100 people eating. They didn’t have far to go for the entertainment. The Lion’s Club did well , and it only rained a little bit on them. Greg Payne had built a 50 gallon water barrel into the Lion’s trailer, and it had been filled and boy did it come in handy with the water system down. We were the only place in town that was able to serve food. The Lion’s treated the Fiddlers to breakfast, thanking them for all of these years of their wonderful music. We also were able to get some food to the City Workers. I can’t say enough about how Panguitch has been blessed with these guys. This Saturday the 21st will be Panguitch’s 24th celebration. With the celebration coming 3 days early, I hope it hasn’t caught the float makers by surprise. The Scouts will also have a breakfast at Zion’s Bank. This is usually a big breakfast so come early and get yourself a good seat for the Parade. The DUP will have their traditional pioneer program at the Stake Center after the parade, then at 12:30 the Firefighters will be having their deep pit roast lunch, with my favorite Dutch oven potatoes. This luncheon has been a Panguitch tradition for many years, and the cost has been cut back to only $8:00 with a reduced price for kids, so come,
enjoy, and visit with your family and friends. Well, we get a break from all of the activities till the middle of August when it’s Garfield Co. Fair time. This will give you some time to get your crafts or gardening exhibit’s ready. Well the President’s BLM is now backing a coal mine expansion in Alton, over near Bryce Canyon. This will allow them to pull out another 30.8 million tons of coal. The coal that they have been mining on private property has almost run out. I believe, like his shrinking of the people’s monument, it will be tied up in court for some time. The latest changes in Utah fireworks laws. Fireworks usage is from July 2 to 5, July 23 to 25th. Fireworks will be allowed on New Year’s Eve and the Chinese New Year. Discharging fireworks outside of these dates will be a class B Misdemeanor. Penalties will be increase for shooting outside of the permitted time and dates to $1,000. If your fireworks negligently, recklessly, or intentionally cause a fire, you will be held for liable for the cost of the damages caused by the fire and any cost for suppressing the fire. Since we don’t have a Democrat as President anymore, nobody seems to care about the National Debt. Our President said he would cut the National debt in half in his first four years in office. However, in his first 1 1/2 in office it has increased by 2 trillion dollars. So far this year it is up $600 billion, mostly because the wealthy and the corporations paid 40% less taxes than last year. I found an interesting article in the Las Vegas Review on the National Debt Clock in midtown Manhattan designed to keep a running tally of how
much the U.S. government owes. A New York businessman in 1989 started to keep track. The total at that time had reached $2.7 trillion dollars, and that business man, Seymour Durst, wanted to call attention to the soaring debt and each family’s share of it. The clock kept rising till 1998 when President Clinton was in office and then it shut down, the government had a budget surplus and the clock started running backwards. Durst decided to retire the clock “it had served its purpose”. However by 2002 the country again started running in the red. President Bush cut the taxes on the rich and started two wars, and the debt was at $6.1 trillion. In 2008 though, when the debt blew past the $10 trillion mark, it no longer had enough space on the clock to display it. The debt rose above $19 trillion by 2016 and is now at $21 trillion so far this year. With the treasury raising the interest rates, this puts the interest on the debt, the largest budget item the Federal Government has. The so called reason for the tax cuts on the corporations was that they would increase their employee’s wages and bonuses, and this would cause more spending and more taxes would be paid. What a joke. Only 8% of the corporations are giving higher wages and bonuses, the rest are buying back their stocks with the money. At some point the debt will grow so enormous that it will endanger our immediate economic health. Oh happy day! Have a happy 24th and take time to honor our pioneers. Mack O
Third Annual Bat Festival July 21 PAGE – The third annual Glen Canyon Bat Festival is being held on Saturday, July 21 (5 to 10 p.m., MST) and everyone is invited to attend. The National Park Service (NPS) and Glen Canyon Natural History Association (NHA) are hosting this event in the Wahweap District of the park; at the Lake Powell Resort Lawn. Festivities will include informational booths, kid-friendly crafts and activities, guest presentations, and bat discovery walks. North American bat populations are facing unprecedented threats from habitat loss, disease, wind energy development, and misunderstanding. This bat festival will highlight the role the public can play in bat conservation efforts and celebrate the ecological services bats provide, such as pest control, seed dispersal, and pollination). “We get to live our lives relatively pest-free here because of the hard work of bats,” said Amanda Boston, program coordinator for the Glen Canyon NHA. “There are a lot of misconceptions about bats, and the point of hosting this festival with the park is to celebrate these underappreciated mammals and our unique relationship with them.” Guest speaker Jason Corbett, Director of the Subterranean Program from Bat Conservation International, will present on the potential impacts of white-nose syndrome on Southwestern United States cave roosting bat species. Student Conservation Association NPS Academy intern, Ashley Xu, will delve into the inspiration behind her studies and provide an engaging introductory presentation
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Citizen scientists from Page High School and Grand Canyon Youth recently utilized bio-acoustic monitoring technology to monitor bats along the San Juan River. Participant Names L to R in Photo: Antonia Muskat (Page High School Student), Mark Allen (Grand Canyon Youth Rafting Guide), Tanner Wilburn (Page High School Student), Unknown (Hidden Participant), and Grace Carpenter (GLCABiological Science Technician). for participants new to the world of bats. According to Lonnie Pilkington, Natural Resources Program Manager with the NPS at Glen Canyon, “recent bat monitoring efforts have enabled park scientists and the public to better understand occurrence, distribution, and abundance of bats within the park and contribute to long-term continental bat monitoring efforts (i.e., North American Bat Monitoring
Program).” Bat discovery walks are being held at 7:20 and 9:00 p.m. on an easy onemile guided walk between the Lake Powell Resort and Lake Powell. Using iPads and other wildlife monitoring devices, participants will have a chance to use some of the available technology to identify bat species by sound. —NPS
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State Water Resources Division Creates “Utah’s Open Water Data” Portal UTAH - The Utah Division of Water Resources announced that Utahns can now easily access water use data through a new interactive data portal. Utah’s Open Water Data portal allows Utahns to zoom and click an area of interest on an interactive map, resulting in a pop up that shows the water use in that area. Citizens can also download the underlying data. The tool improves water data accessibility and transparency. It can be accessed at: www.Water.Utah. Gov/OpenData.html. “We wanted to present the water use data in a way that is accessible and understandable. This tool allows anyone to easily find, explore and download this important information,” said Aaron Austin, Senior GIS Analyst for the Division. The portal was released in conjunction with a report that contains an analysis of residential, institutional, commercial and industrial water use data gathered by the Utah Division of Water Rights for the 2015 water year: https://water. utah.gov/2015WaterData.pdf. The analysis reflects updated and improved methodology based on recommendations from a 2015 Legislative Audit, 2017 Legislative follow up Audit and a 2018 third party analysis of the division’s processes. “We are excited about the methodology accuracy and other improvements this data release represents. A lot of people worked very hard on this,” Rachel Shilton, the division’s River Basin Planning Section Manager, said. While the improvements
are encouraging, these changes make comparing the 2015 numbers to past water use data problematic due to the significant methodology differences. Changes in recommended secondary water use estimate inputs, as well as the transfer of second homes from the commercial category to the residential category, are examples of updates that impact categorical or total use estimates. As a result, the division will use the 2015 data as the new baseline for comparison and planning moving forward. Likewise, comparisons from region to region within Utah are problematic due to differences in climate, number of vacation homes and other factors. Comparisons between Utah’s water use numbers and data from other states have little value given there is no nationally consistent methodology standard for analyzing and reporting water use numbers. Administrative processes were changed in 2016 to ensure community water system data corrections are updated in the Utah Division of Water Rights’ database and website; however, these updated processes did not occur for the 2015 data. As a result, the quality checked data released on Tuesday will often differ from what is reflected on the Utah Division of Water Rights’ website. That said, the data released Tuesday underwent both legislative auditor and third-party review, and the division is confident that it is both reflective of regional water use and useful for planning purposes. —Utah Division of Water Resources
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Elder Riley J. Cook
FREMONT Elder Riley J. Cook has faithfully served in the Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is returning home July 20th. Elder Cook will report on his mission Sunday, July 22, in the Fremont Ward at 10:00 a.m. He is the son of Kerry and Paige Cook of Fremont. His grandparents are Donna Cook and the late Don Cook of Torrey and Jerry and Esther Blackburn of Loa.
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UTAH - Looking for the adventure and challenge of starting your own business? Need capital to expand your existing business? • Presentations: 9:00am -10:30am • Keynote from Senator Mike Lee’s Office • Rural initiatives and programs • Business counseling and lending opportunities • Expo: 10:30am-Noon Engage with counselors who can answer your questions one-on-one. Meet lenders who can help you get the financing you need. Sign up now to attend one of the following sessions! Get ahead of the pack and win big in Small Business! August 21, 2018 St. George – 533 E Waterworks Dr. August 22, 2018 Cedar City - 575 W 800 S August 23, 2018 Richfield -- Sevier Valley Center, 800 W 200 S Participating Organizations: Federal and State Legislators, Small Business Development Center, Women’s Business Center of Utah, SCORE, Mountain West Small Business Finance, Utah CDC, Zions Bank, Mountain America Credit Union, Utah Microloan Fund,Governor’s Office of Economic Development, US Department of Agriculture and Local Chambers of Commerce —GOED's Office of Rural Development
USDA Launches Interactive Map of Opioid Epidemic Resources Interactive Map Connects Rural Individuals and Communities to Model Practices Across the Country
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“The opioid epidemic is a pivotal challenge for many rural places. More than a health concern, the opioid crisis is an issue of rural prosperity and will take the commitment, collaboration and creativity of a wide range of partners to address." - Anne Hazlett, USDA Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development WASHINGTON – Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett unveiled last month a new interactive feature on the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) rural opioid misuse webpage. Now webpage visitors can use an interactive map to learn about, access or replicate actions rural leaders are taking in small towns across the country to address the opioid epidemic through prevention, treatment and recovery opportunities. The interactive map can be viewed at https:// www.usda.gov/topics/opioids/resources-map. “Leaving no community untouched, the opioid epidemic has taken a monumental toll on many of the small towns and rural places that are the heartbeat of our country,” Hazlett said.
“USDA is a strong partner to rural leaders in addressing this issue through programs for prevention, treatment and recovery, as well as programs that build rural resilience and prosperity for the future.” USDA collected model practices displayed on the interactive map from regional opioid misuse roundtables and through the “What’s working in your town?” form on the USDA opioid misuse webpage. USDA invites you to share effective actions taken in response to the opioid epidemic in rural communities by filling out the “What’s working in your town?” form. Tell us what's working in your town. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been keenly focused on addressing the
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opioid crisis in rural communities. So far, the Department has convened regional roundtables to hear firsthand accounts of the impact of the crisis and effective strategies for response in rural communities; launched an interactive webpage on opioid misuse in rural America featuring resources for rural communities and individuals facing the crisis; and prioritized investments in three key grant programs to address the crisis in rural places. For more information about these efforts, visit the USDA rural opioid misuse webpage at www.usda. gov/topics/opioids. In the area of quality of life, the Task Force included a recommendation to modernize health care access. The report highlighted the importance of telemedicine in enhancing access to pri-
mary care and specialty providers. The Task Force also found that improved access to mental and behavioral health care, particularly prevention, treatment, and recovery resources, is vital to addressing the opioid crisis and other substance misuse in rural communities. To view the report in its entirety, please view the Report to the President of the United States from the Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity (PDF, 5.4 MB). In addition, to view the categories of the recommendations, please view the Rural Prosperity infographic (PDF, 190 KB). 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; housing; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. —USDA
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LegaL Notices PUBLIC NOTICE SITLA The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration hereby gives notice that the following properties are being considered for disposal through sale in Garfield County: Township 37 South, Range 3 West, SLB&M, Section 36: N2, N2S2, SE4SE4, which contains 520 acres more or less. Any party asserting a claim to a temporary easement or right of entry in the subject property pursuant to 72-5-203, Utah Code Annotated who wishes to make such easement or right of entry permanent may file an appropriate application, as set forth in Utah Administrative Rule R850-80-250(2). Applications will be accepted during the following period of time: From 8:00 A.M. July 5, 2018 until 5:00 P.M. August 3, 2018 at TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION, 675 East 500 South, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, (801) 538-5100. Reference No.: C-26785. Applications will be evaluated pursuant to Sections 53C-1-302 and 72-5-203(1)(a)(i), Utah Code Annotated. If no application is received, or if an application to make the temporary easement or right of entry permanent is not approved, the temporary easement or right of entry will be extinguished. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider JULY 5, 12, & 19, 2018 NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours on or before AUGUST 8, 2018. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3150 (a43826): Ornon G. and Carolyn Shaw propose(s) using 0.003 cfs or 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (9 miles SE of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider JULY 12 & 19, 2018 ACCEPTING BIDS FOR CONCRETE WORK LOA TOWN Loa Town is accepting bids for a 86’ x 52’ x 4” inch thick, reinforced concrete basketball court. Work includes approximately 60 cu. yds. of wire mesh/fiber mesh finished concrete. Bids will be accepted until Thursday, July 26th by 5 pm at the Loa Town Hall at 80 West Center. If you need more information, contact Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160. Loa Town has the right to accept or deny any and all bids. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider JULY 19, 2018
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PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday July 23rd, 2018, at 11:25 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: ROBERT GARROSS SUBDIVISION Beginning at the Corner of Sections 19, 20, 29 and 30, Township 35 South, Range 2 East, Salt Lake Base & Meridian, Utah; and running thence South 00°09'14" East along the line between said Sections 29 and 30, 512.45 feet to the northerly right-of-way line of Utah Highway 12, which point falls on a curve; thence westerly along the northerly right-of-way curve turning to the right with an arc length of 485.20 feet, with a radius of 1775.00 feet, with a chord bearing South 87°32'32" West a distance of 483.69 feet; thence North 85°13'41" West 513.70 feet to a curve; thence northwesterly along the northerly right-of-way curve turning to the right with an arc length of 601.85 feet, with a radius of 975.00 feet, with a chord bearing North 66°09'10" West a distance of 592.34 feet; thence North 46°57'17" West 439.33 feet to the line between said Sections 19 and 30; thence South 88°29'28" East along the line between said Sections 19 and 30, 1857.27 feet to the point of beginning containing 18.75 acres. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider JULY 12 & 19, 2018 PUBLIC HEARING ESCALANTE CITY ESCALANTE CITY WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 07, 2017 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE ESCALANTE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, LOCATED AT 56 N. 100 W., ESCALANTE, UTAH FOR THREE ITEMS. ONE IS PROPOSING A TEMPORARY LAND USE REGULATION PROHIBITING NEW BED AND BREAKFAST, INNS AND HOLIDAY HOME APPLICATIONS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONE DISTRICTS FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED SIX MONTHS. TWO IS AMENDING ORDINANCE 10.220 RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (RC). ADD TO PERMITTED USES (10.220.020) J. (5) GUIDE SERVICES, G (7) LAUNDROMAT, G (8) SALON – SPA, N. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SERVICES, M. GAS STATION. CONDITIONAL USES (10.220.030) REMOVE D. (BUILDING MATERIAL SALES), SPECIAL PROVISIONS REMOVE B. (SOLID WASTE STORAGE), ADD SIGNS (10.220.070) (5) BLADE SIGNS. THREE IS AMENDING ORDINANCE 10.10.050 DEFINITIONS. 111 SIGN, BLADE SIGNS – A SIGN WHICH IS SUSPENDED FROM AN OVERHANG, CANOPY, OR AWNING OR IS SUPPORTED FROM A MOUNTING ATTACHED DIRECTLY TO A BUILDING AND HANGS PERPENDICULAR TO THE BUILDING WALL HAVING AN AREA OF THREE (3) SQUARE FEET PER SIDE OR LESS AND EIGHT (8) FEET FROM THE GROUND. The public is invited to attend the hearing and provide comments. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should notify Escalante City Office at 435-826-4644. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider JULY 19, 2018 APPLICATION FOR EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER FUNDS THE SIX COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS The Six County Association of Governments, Housing & Community Action Department has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/ Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program The Six County area has received $9,469.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs. The Selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA: National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and United Way Worldwide. This Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-needs area around the country. Under the terms of the grant from the National Board local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal Funds, 3) have and accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply. Applications will be accepted until July 31st at the Six County Housing and Community Action Department, located at 250 North Main suite B-38 Richfield, Utah 84701 or mail your request to P.O. Box 820 Richfield, Utah 84701. For more information call 435-893-0744 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider JULY 19, 2018
PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday July 23rd, 2018, at 11:20 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: ROBERT GARROSS MINOR LOT SUBDIVISION Beginning at the North 1/16 Corner of Sections 29 and 30, Township 35 South, Range 2 East, Salt Lake Base & Meridian, Utah; and running thence North 89°10'27" West along the east-west center line of the Northeast 1/4 said Section 30, 1305.97 feet to the Northeast 1/16of said Section 30; thence North 00°04'57" West along the north-south center line of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 30, 747.40 feet to the southerly right-of-way line of Utah Highway 12, which point falls on a curve; thence southeasterly along the southerly right-of-way curve turning to the left with an arc length of 306.35 feet, with a radius of 1075.00 feet, with a chord bearing South 76°42'20" East a distance of 305.31 feet; thence South 85°13'41" East 513.70 feet to a curve; thence easterly along the southerly right-of-way curve turning to the left with an arc length of 1078.88 feet, with a radius of 1925.00 feet, with a chord bearing North 79°15'23" East a distance of 1064.81 feet; thence North 63°36'58" East 555.49 feet to a curve; thence northeasterly along the southerly right-of-way curve turning to the left with an arc length of 291.09 feet, with a radius of 1575.00 feet, with a chord bearing North 58°08'25" East with a distance of 290.68 feet to the north-south center line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 29; thence South 00°28'20" East along the north-south center line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 29, 1268.04 feet to the Northwest 1/16 Corner of said Section 29; thence North 89°42'12" West along the east-west center line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 29, 1321.48 feet to the point of beginning containing 47.96 acres. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider JULY 12 & 19, 2018
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2018 PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS GARFIELD COUNTY Garfield County Precincts Counted
11
Registered Voters
1,998
Ballots Cast
1,180
AN 1
BO 2
BR 11
CA 3
ES 4
HA 5
HE 6
PA 7
PA 8
TI 9
TR 10
62
91
32
84
340
122
128
443
382
12
302
35
54
20
58
206
85
87
239
210
9
177
56.45%
59.34%
62.5%
69.05%
60.59%
69.67%
67.97%
53.95%
54.97%
75%
58.61%
100% 59.06%
US State Senate (R) Mitt Romney
778
16
33
16
40
144
51
52
169
141
3
113
Mike Kennedy
349
18
21
3
9
61
32
29
70
69
6
31
School Board District 4 Catherine J, Anderson
135
5
20
25
85
April LeFevre
124
13
21
18
72
Ken Platt
81
2
16
43
20
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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 STEM Teacher for Antimony Elementary School Bus Driver/Custodian for Antimony Elementary School Food Service Worker for Boulder Elementary School Para Professional for Boulder Elementary School Para Professionals for Bryce Valley Elementary School Food Service Worker for Bryce Valley High School STEM Teacher for Escalante Elementary School Math Teacher for Escalante High School Librarian for Panguitch Elementary School Para Professionals for Panguitch Elementary School Teachers for Panguitch Middle/Panguitch High School Substitute Custodians, Food Service, and Teachers SALARY: Please see 2017-2018 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children. See the job description for additional requirements. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified or certified application. Please direct questions to: AES Head Teacher Julie Allen (435-624-3221) BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322) BVES Principal Layne LeFevre (435-679-8619) BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-679-8835) EES & EHS Principal Chip Sharpe (435-826-4247) PES Principal Nick Reynolds (435-676-8847) PHS Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-8805) Superintendent Tracy Davis (435-676-8821) Transportation Dir Curtis Barney (435-231-3330) 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. 7/19
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for forest, the Monument, the parks, the county. He said it would also be good to include more than just Garfield County, as well as some venues that cross county boundaries. Commissioner Pollock suggested he contact Harry Barber, GSENM Manager. On a different topic, Westhoff was concerned about the grazing allotments that have been bought out, retired, and are ungrazed and “a fire waiting to happen.” The BLM does not monitor expired allotments, so no one is paying attention, he said. Commissioner Pollock said the county will take action either to get the allotments back in use or sold to another party who will use them. He said allotments are given a maximum of three years of non-use. When the monument management plan comes out in August, the commission will be sure the grazing allotments are taken care of. Westhoff wanted a letter from the commission that he could take to the Monument manager expressing their support for maintaining the existing grazing allotments. County Planner Justin Fischer introduced Ron Torgerson, SITLA Deputy Assistant Director, SW Area, Government and Renewable Resource Leases. Torgerson reported on plans to sell three parcels in Garfield County. One parcel is currently used by a grazing permittee, and Torgerson doesn’t know if that individual is interested or not in buying it. Commissioner Pollock described the typical situation of many grazers: that their private land and public grazing allotments are contiguous with each other and over time are operated as a unit. Commissioner Tebbs asked Torgerson to talk with the permittee to see if he’s using that parcel. County Engineer Brian Bremner reported on advertising the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the feasibility study on the Escalante Science Center and Museum. Drew Parkin has been designated as the primary contact person for any proposals that come in. Due date is July 17, and the next Commission meeting is July 23. Bremner suggested he and Commissioner Taylor start review of incoming proposals and get the contract approval pre-signed at the next meeting
so the selected party can get started immediately. Bremner next discussed a proposal from the Barney family, of Escalante, who would like to dedicate to the county a road down their property line off Hole in the Rock road. Commissioner Taylor had spoken with the adjacent property owner who is fine with running the road between their two properties. Bremner said it’s a road that has been claimed as a county road, and that the Monument doesn’t agree or disagree. He thought it was advantageous for the county to accept “anytime someone is willing to give a right of way.” The Commission approved this action assuming there is no condition to have to do any immediate work on the road. Bremner’s last item regarded a county right-ofway near Panguitch that cuts through a private owner’s property. There has been a lot of activity and dust from ATVs on that road, and the owners have requested some relief. One option would be to chipseal that portion, or else approach the BLM about an alternative ATV trail. The Commission discussed several possibilities. In the end, Commissioner Pollock said, “I don’t care who you are. If you have ATVs going by your house constantly, it gets on your nerves.” He said, “I’m not anti-ATV. But a lot of them go fast, a lot are noisy.” The Commissioners told Bremner to go let the property owners know that the county would adjust the intersection or staging area and chipseal it. He said it’s not closure, but it will move the ATV traffic away from the houses. County Clerk Camille Moore presented the certified tax rates for the coming year. She said tax rates (determined by the state) actually went down a little, although theoretically the county will collect what was collected last year. The Commission has until September to decide on any adjustment. Commissioner Pollock said he was not willing to raise taxes unless there was something extreme. During this discussion, some interesting facts emerged: the county can operate for 20 days from the revenue collected from property taxes. Intergovernmental revenues are down. The school district will get a little increase this year; special services and districts can raise rates, but that’s not considered county action. Commissioner Tebbs suggested considering a
three percent inflation adjustment every few years, but Commissioner Pollock didn’t want to consider that. Commissioner Tebbs said he wouldn’t want to raise taxes either, but there is an issue with compliance. Garfield County is currently conducting personal property tax audits. The Commission moved to approve the certified tax rates. Clerk Moore then presented the primary election canvass of final results, and the Commission approved the canvass as presented. She will publish the official results. Moore requested adoption of a resolution determining access to the Public Treasurers Investment Fund (PTIF). This is a standard procedure, conducted annually. Generally, the County Clerk and County Treasurer are the only one given this authority, which is used for transferring funds to the county checking account or back. The Commission so moved and approved. County Attorney Barry Huntington reported on Utah counties that are suing opioid manufacturers and said Garfield County has been invited to join this class action lawsuit. There is no cost to the county if the lawsuit doesn’t succeed. If it does, the county would receive a portion of the award which could be used for treatment. The Commissioners approved joining the class action. Clerk Moore said she received notice of Kane County filing a lawsuit against the federal government for underfunding Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT). Garfield County has been given the option to join in the lawsuit. Attorney Huntington will review the paperwork, and the matter will return to the agenda for a decision before September 1. The Commission approved business licenses for four new businesses: Food on the Move food truck, a firearms training company, Raven’s Nest campground, and Titania (Escalante) hair salon, contingent on appropriate sales tax numbers in hand. The Commission also approved hiring a part-time assistant for the airport, Wyatt Meacham. The next commission meeting will be Monday, Jul 23 (2nd and 4th Mondays of the month). —Insider
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History of Sanpete County Namesake Explored in Discovery Road
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Ute tribe story teller and Viet Nam veteran Larry Cesspooch at the warrior statue at the Bottle Hollow Veteran’s Memorial on the Ute Reservation in Fort Duchesne, Utah. Cesspooch draws on his own war experience to comment on the long ago war story of Chief Sanpitch in the Discovery Road show “The Lost Tomahawk.” SANPETE COUNTY Little is known about Chief Sanpitch, leader of the Sanpits, a band of Ute Indians who were living in the Sanpete Valley at the time Mormon pioneers arrived. Chief Sanpitch, for whom Sanpete County was named, was the father of Black Hawk and brother of Chiefs Wakara and Arapeen. In “The Lost Tomahawk” the newest show in the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area’s award-winning TV series, Discovery Road, host James Nelson takes the viewer on a journey to find out who Sanpitch was and learn more about his life. In telling the story of Sanpitch, “The Lost Tomahawk” he traces the journey of the chief’s tomahawk, which has been handed down for several generations in a local family. Native American voices also offer insight into Sanpitch, what he fought for, and what he stood for in those long-ago battles. In the show, a contempo-
rary Ute tribal elder, Forrest S. Cuch, reads words spoken by Sanpitch during treaty negotiations: “Our people adapted to this land over centuries and it is a part of us. We’re not willing to break away so quick, these lands are sacred to us. They’re who we are, we’re earth people. We’re native people of the earth with our heart and soul.” “The Lost Tomahawk” is the third Discovery Road show focused on the Native Americans who were the first inhabitants of the heritage area. “Utah’s Blackhawk War—Cultures in Conflict” tells the story of the conflict that broke out as the American Civil War came to a close and the Territory of Utah erupted with violence as Ute Indians and Mormon settlers clashed over the same land. “Native Americans and Sacred Water” highlights the importance of water in Native American culture and art. A new map of the Sanpitch OHV Trail, which
covers the Log Canyon and Maple Canyon loop, has recently been produced by the Sanpete County Travel Office. The map highlights the burial spot of Chief Sanpitch along with historical points. The Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area maintains a strong commitment to emphasizing the Native American history of our area. Through its management plan, which recognizes and seeks to educate the public about the contributions of the tribes who inhabited the area, its Native American ombudsman and other efforts, the MPNHA sponsors and supports programs that highlight this important aspect of the heritage area’s history. Discovery Road is aired regularly on the Utah Education Network (Channel 9) and on several local cable channels. “The Lost Tomahawk” is scheduled to air in July. —MPNHA
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July 19, 2018
Peru: Another Successful Trek Led by SUU Experts
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Trip leader Dr. Emily Dean, and four travelers adventure out on a four-day trek through the Inca trail to Machu Picchu. CEDAR CITY - For those interested in exploring the world, a new southern Utah travel program is pairing hopeful explorers with trip experts to make touring the world easy and educational. Southern Utah University Community on the Go explorers recently returned from an incredible excursion to Peru led by SUU experts Dr. Emily Dean, history, sociology, and anthropology department chair and an archeologist specializing in the prehistory of the Andean region of South America, and Iliana Portaro, an assistant professor of Spanish. The participants enjoyed embracing and learning about Peru as they dived into various cultural experiences. Trip leader Dean even took four adventurous travelers on a fourday trek through the Inca trail to Machu Picchu. “The Inca Trail hike was
a challenging but very rewarding experience. The travelers who chose to do the hike all mentioned that it was the highlight of their trip,” said Dean. “We hiked for four days at high altitude along the original Inca highway that once took travelers from Peru's Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu. On our hardest day, when we ascended Warmi Wanuska Pass — literally translated as Dead Woman’s Pass — we gained over 1000 feet in elevation, reaching just under 14,000 feet.” While in the “world’s best culinary destination,” groups members indulged in the diverse and flavorful cuisine. The group took a one-of-akind cooking class in Cusco and learned how to make a traditional Peruvian dish, drinks and dessert. “It was really amazing to see the intricacy and flavor and how they paired fruits and meats together,” Anthony
Piersanti, a Peru traveler said. “It was great to be able to use SUU Community on the Go as a vehicle to be able to go to those restaurants and engage in the culinary experiences, it was really something special.” While the trip, food and sights were amazing, travelers said it was the trip leader’s expertise that made the trip such a great educational experience. Dean’s knowledge allowed her to share insights with the group as they visited the ancient ruins, and Portaro’s deep understanding and expertise of the Peruvian culture helped travelers to open their minds to South American lifestyles and values. “Our university experts were remarkable,” Peru explorer Robert Reid said. “They knew so much about the history and culture of the country. It was fascinating to learn as we traveled together about the current location, its history and people.”
And, traveler Jean Piersanti said this trip was a grand bucket list item for her. “Everyone on the trip was very nice and Iliana was just a wealth of knowledge. The staff was great and were very responsible in keeping us all well informed. I don’t think I could have asked for a better trip or group of new friends.” Community on the Go trips pair community members with SUU experts for affordable, educational travel to domestic and international destinations around the world. Other trips happening in 2018 include, “Art and Broadway” in New York City in November and “Christmas in the Alps” of Germany and Austria in December. Activities and itineraries are flexible, and trips are open to the public until filled. For more information, or to reserve your spot on an upcoming trip, visit www.suu. edu/onthego, email communityeducation@suu.edu, or call the SUU Office of Community and Academic Enrichment at (435) 865-8031. —SUU
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Garfield Memorial Hospital Unveiled New Public Awareness Campaign to Reduce Opioid Misuse GARFIELD COUNTY Garfield Memorial Hospital unveiled their new Use Only as Directed public awareness campaign to reduce opioid misuse, at a press conference held out on the front lawn of Garfield Memorial. It included hospital administrator Alberto Vasquez, Garfield County Commissioner David Tebbs, Garfield County Sheriff Danny Perkins, Panguitch Prevention Coalition Specialist Melissa Veater, and Beaver County Commissioner Mark Whitney, who serves on the Governor's Utah Opioid Task Force. Alberto said "Intermountain Healthcare is pleased to be part of this local community initiative that supports our commitment to patient safety. It complements our Intermountain Healthcare system wide goal to reduce the number of opioid tablets prescribed for acute pain by 40 percent in 2018, and empowers our patients and caregivers to work together to make more in-
formed, healthier choices about pain management. The new signage up inside the hospital helps remind patients there are better choices and alternatives than opioids, and helps educate our community to the dangers of prescription opioids, and to talk with their doctors about possible, safer alternatives." He also said, "There are prescription drop boxes where you can safely get rid of your unused, expired, or unwanted medications easily and for free, at the Garfield County Sheriff's office, Kazan Clinic and Wayne Community Clinic. Intermountain is proud to have helped bring about the drop boxes at the clinics, with a $10,000 donations that will cover the installation and first three years of operation, after which the clinics will assume the cost. What we’re excited to share is we are starting to see a change. Utah drug overdose deaths are down over 10 percent which is the most drastic change in the country. Utah is the only one of nine states to see a decline in opioid overdoses since last February as reported by the CDC. We’re committed to bring awareness and understanding to the proper use of prescriptions opioids. In that spirit I’d like to encourage everyone here today to make three commitments, one, clean out those medicine cabinets, two have a conversation with your medical provider regarding prescription pain killers and three make healthy choices regarding pain management." For more information and to find a local medication drop box near you, visit UseOnlyAsDirected.org —Garfield Memorial Hospital
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The Insider
July 19, 2018