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Thursday, September 20, 2012 • Issue # 962
Entrada Institute 2013 Artist-In-Residence Award
Leave it to Beavers! A Family Festival in Celebration of Utah’s Beavers! Escalante Petrified Forest State Park, September 21 & 22 ESCALANTE - Please join us for Utah’s first ever Beaver Festival! Help us celebrate Utah’s most useful mammal with a fun, family- friendly event capturing the spirit of one of nature’s most inspiring creatures. Enjoy a variety of activities, includingl ive trapping demonstration, art and photography contests, Pin the Tail on the Beaver game, face painting, scavenger hunts & prizes, live animals from Hogle Zoo, live music, food and drinks! And lots of fascinating information about our furry friends, beavers. Visitors will learn
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all about what makes beavers so special, and so worth restoring. They will also learn useful tricks for living with beaver, including simple, effective, nonlethal ways to protect property, trees, prevent flooding, and at the same time help beaver thrive. Beaver were once incredibly numerous throughout Utah. Many of the high mountain lakes and meadows were created or shaped by their dam building. Their dams moderate runoff, acting as speed bumps against the rush of spring floods and monsoons. They filter sediment and pollutants from water, sending some of it underground to recharge aquifers, cool, and reemerge downstream. Beaver ponds provide habitat diversity for fish, waterfowl, frogs, and many other species, and provide exciting opportunities for fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing. When their ponds fill with sediment, they become lush meadows where deer and elk come to feed and bed down. Five Reasons to come to the 2012 Leave It to Beavers Festival!!! 1. Beavers are of abiding interest to children and adults alike, so it’s a true family festival. 2. We’ll all be able to celebrate Utah beavers with maps of where to find them, photos, art, demonstrations, games, a life-sized beaver lodge model, and more. 3. Lots of people can share what they’ve learned about beaver AND all the other wildlife that congregate among beaver dams, ponds, and willows. 4. Presenters can share what they’ve learned about how to live with beaver and even move beaver families around to better places when beaver have ignored the “Keep Out of Irrigation Ditch” signs! 5. Festivals are fun The Utah Beaver Festival is sponsored by Utah’s Hogle Zoo, The Utah Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Forest Service, the Grand Canyon Trust, and Boulder Community Alliance. For more information about the Utah Beaver Festival, visit http://www.utahbeaversfestival.org.
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Elk Permits Still Available 205 extra cow elk permits go on sale Sept. 20 SALT LAKE CITY - If you want to hunt elk in Utah this fall, plenty of permits are still available. The Utah Wildlife Board recently approved 205 additional cow elk permits. The permits go on sale at 8 a.m. on Sept. 20 But don’t wait to buy one—they’re going fast. The permits include 205 extra cow elk permits that the Utah Wildlife Board approved on Sept. 12. Judi Tutorow, wildlife licensing coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources, says, “If you want one of these cow elk permits, be at a DWR office or at the nearest hunting license agent location early enough so you’re one of the first people in line. The permits will sell fast.” The DWR’s website— wildlife.utah.gov—is also an option. But if too many people visit the site at once, the site could slow to the point that the permits might be gone before you can get one. The board approved the following permits for the following hunts in southeastern and northern Utah: Central Mountains, Gordon Creek-Price Canyon: 75 Central Mountains, Mohrland-Stump Flat : 100 Morgan-South Rich, Henefer-Echo WMA: 30 The permits were approved to try to protect deer and elk habitat in each of the three areas. In the two areas in south-
eastern Utah, removing more elk will speed the recovery of an area that was burned by a wildfire this past summer. The area provides important habitat for deer and elk in the winter. In northern Utah, dry conditions have affected habitat on the Henefer-Echo Wildlife Management Area. Taking extra elk will reduce the chance that elk damage plants on the WMA. Tutorow reminds you that you can have up to two cow elk permits each year. If you already have a cow elk permit, or two cow elk permits—but you’d rather hunt on one of the units that has additional permits—you can surrender your current cow elk permit for a chance to get one of the additional permits. You must surrender your current cow elk permit before the season the permit was issued for begins. You won’t receive a refund for the permit you surrender. In addition to the cow elk permits the board approved on Sept. 12, a total of 379 cow elk permits that were offered earlier were also available. And bull elk permits are available too. On Sept. 12, more than 4,500 permits to hunt on spike-only units, and more than 4,400 permits to hunt on any-bull units, were still available. For more information call the nearest Division of Wildlife Resources office or the DWR’s Salt Lake City office at 801538-4700.
LOA weather Dana Waggoner, Nick Reznick and Nate Waggoner enjoying their time on the mountaing during the BCHU White Creek ride. ESCALANTE - The Canyon Country Chapter of BCHU held another group ride on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 12. The ride started at the White Creek Trailhead above the reservoir on North Creek Road and followed the trail up to Griffin Top. Nate Waggoner, who is Chapter president, hosted this ride and was able to give a brief history of the cabins up there. Everyone enjoyed themselves and, as always, it was a beautiful day to be on the mountain. —Gwendolyn Zeta
TORREY - The Entrada Institute will award $1000 to a writer or artist to support work that encourages dialogue and discovery about the natural treasures and peoples of the Colorado Plateau. Applications for the Entrada 2013 Artistin-Residence stipend are due by October 10, 2012. The Entrada Institute, a nonprofit organization from Torrey, Utah, has a two-fold mission: to support artists, writers, humanities scholars, and earth and social scientists in their development of new works, and to promote understanding and appreciation of the natural, historical, and cultural heritage of the Colorado Plateau. In addition to the artist-in-residence program, Entrada funds scholarships to Wayne High School students and presents a series of Saturday evening events during the summers in Torrey, Utah. Entrada has awarded the annual artist-in-residence grant to artists and writers working on a variety of projects for over a decade. In 2012, Dr. Marden Pond, a
the Wind.” The 2011 stipend went to noted art historian Dr. Will South to write an essay for publication about the life and art of the late artist V. Douglas Snow. If you are interested in applying for the Entrada 2013 Artist-in-Residence award, please send a non-returnable portfolio of your work and a letter or email that describes your proposed project and demonstrates how it supports Entrada’s mission. Submit applications by October 10, 2012, to: Kirtly Jones 3798 E Sunnydale Lane Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 Kirtly.jones@hsc.utah.edu
World Alzheimer’s Action Day Comes to Utah
by Chris Thomas, Utah News Connection ST. GEORGE - This Sat- in their care? What role do urday, September 22, is World they want to play in their fuAlzheimer’s Action Day. In ture legacy? How do they want Utah, caregivers will hear people to remember them?” from experts at a free Memory Conference participants Loss Awareness Conference will learn how to distinguish and town hall meeting in St. normal forgetfulness from George. They’ll discuss re- more serious conditions. Acsearch and therapy techniques cording to Dr. Hammers, the for people with Alzheimer’s best medical advice for predisease and other forms of de- venting memory loss is the mentia. same as for maintaining a At the University of healthy lifestyle overall. Utah’s Center for Alzheimer’s “Physical activity; cogniCare, Imaging and Research, tive or thinking engagement Dr. Dustin Hammers says and stimulation; social stimuthey’re participating in drug lation; an appropriate diet. trials and doing research with Some of the critical pieces in people at different stages of terms of prevention at the curmemory loss. One key to cop- rent time are very easy to do ing with Alzheimer’s, he says, and very inexpensive to do.” is encouraging families to not Co-sponsors AARP Utah ignore the signs and symp- and the Alzheimer’s Assotoms. ciation say they’ll share what “Alzheimer’s disease and they learn from caregivers at dementia are medical illness- the event with Utah’s Congreses, and it’s important that as a sional delegation. They hope it community we break through prompts more federal support the stigma that exists about for research, and for families people being diagnosed.” coping with Alzheimer’s and Dr. Hammers, a neuro- other forms of dementia. psychologist, is the conferThe conference is 8:30 ence keynote speaker. He says a.m., Sat., Sept. 22 at Dixie the prospect of an Alzheimer’s State College School of Nursdiagnosis is understandably ing, 1526 E. Medical Dr., St. scary, so people often put off George. It is free to the public; seeing a doctor, although it call 435-628-8626 for inforis the first step that can allow mation. them, and their family, to plan In addition to the conferfor the future and line up the ence, there’s been a charitable support they need. Walk to End Alzheimer’s in “There’s actually a lot Utah scheduled every weekof information to be gathered end this month. This Saturday from getting a diagnosis like (Sept. 22), it’s in Logan, and that, including allowing the the following Saturday (Sept. individual himself to consider, 29) in Provo. what role do they want to play Wayne Phone: 435-836-2622 Garfield Phone: 435-676-2621 Fax 1-888-370-8546 PO BOX 105, Escalante, Utah 84726 snapshot@live.com
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Breach Victims: It’s Time to Be Proactive
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As the Ombudsman recently appointed by Governor Gary R. Herbert to oversee the health data breach, I am very concerned about the significant number of people who possibly had their Social Security numbers (SSN) compromised but have not signed up for the help being offered by the Utah Department of Health (UDOH). In early April, the UDOH began notifying breach victims and offered free credit monitoring services through Experian, one of the three major credit reporting agencies and a global leader in credit monitoring. Despite the Department’s extensive efforts to reach out to all potential victims, only about 20 percent have enrolled. People who received a letter notifying them that their SSN was potentially compromised, but who have not activated their free credit monitoring, are running out of time to do so. Signing up is easy. You can do it online or by phone, and the process only takes about 10 minutes. The enrollment deadline is September 30. The clock is ticking; breach victims need to be proactive and sign up now. For those unsure of whether or not their SSN may have been included in the breached data, or if you have lost or discarded your letter, please call the 24-hour information hotline at 1-855238-3339. If your or a family member’s SSN was breached, call center staff will ask you for critical information and
Sheila Walsh-McDonald is Utah’s Health Data Ombudsman. you will be sent a notification letter explaining the breach and outlining important steps to protect your credit. Credit monitoring will help detect possible misuse of your personal information and provide identity protection services focused on immediate identification and resolution of identity theft. Your credit report will be monitored daily for 50 leading indicators of identity theft. You will also receive timely credit alerts on any key changes in your credit report, which could include new inquiries from lenders, applications for new credit accounts, medical collections, and changes to public records. Since my appointment, I have received many calls, letters, and e-mails from breach victims. I have visited communities throughout the state to speak with breach victims. I have heard from victims who are appropriately angry that sensitive information they worked hard to protect was
compromised. In the earnest effort to notify and protect breach victims quickly, the State provided one year of credit monitoring, an industry standard for such situations. Some remain concerned that may not be long enough, but the Governor’s Office and the Legislature will continue to weigh if the length of time is appropriate. To date, to the best of our knowledge, not one incident of misuse from compromised data has impacted breach victims. Furthermore, the State has launched an in-depth investigation of this specific incident and a comprehensive review of all data systems across state agencies to ensure all that can be done is being done to safeguard individuals’ data and identity. For more information on the breach, visit our website at health.utah.gov/databreach. We also have the website information available in Spanish. Please check to see if you or your family member’s information was potentially compromised. Protect yourself against identity theft and safeguard your loved ones. Sign up now for the free credit monitoring service package.
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We’ll Never Agree on the Role of Government...And That’s Fine by Lee H. Hamilton The conventional wisdom deployed, government can ex- rights, helps develop the econhas settled on the subject of pand opportunities to achieve omy, sustains basic scientific research, undergirds the develthis year’s presidential cam- the American dream. paign: it’s about the proper The gap between these opment of human capital, and role of government in our views seems unbridgeable — protects the social safety net. In essence, government nation’s life. This is a good especially in the midst of a argument to have, but don’t presidential contest between is a tool — it’s one of the ways that we as Americans expect it to be resolved meet the challengby the election. Ameries that confront us, cans have been debatwhether it’s fighting a ing the question since terrorist attack or edubefore the Constitution cating our children, was drawn up, and we safeguarding our rehaven’t come to terms tirement, undergirdon it yet. ing commerce, and At the moment, protecting the counwe’ve got a Republican challenger who em- Lee Hamilton (left) with former U.S. Presi- try’s natural treasures braces the conservative dent George W. Bush and former Treasury for everyone to enjoy. Government may not conviction that govern- Secretary James Baker. be the highest, broadment must be as limited as possible. In this view, much two parties whose interest lies est purpose of the nation, but of what government spends in highlighting their differenc- most people recognize that is wasted; Ronald Reagan’s es. Yet in the end this funda- without it, we cannot prosper. So while many people comment, “Government is not mental political gulf is not as may feel that Washington has the solution to our problem; wide as it appears. government is our problem,” This is because the real too much power, they still is its mantra. Conservatives question in governing is rare- want it to protect their interwant to reduce regulation, ly, “What is the ideologically ests. This is why we’ll probamake cutting taxes the high- proper thing to do?” Instead, bly never reach a consensus on est priority, propose handing it’s how do we run the country the proper role of government. Medicaid and other responsi- day-to-day? And how do we We are more likely to work out bilities to the states as block get a diverse group of politi- solutions issue by issue, trying grants, and consider a more cians to make progress on our to reach a pragmatic solution active government the wrong current problems while put- for the problem we face. The nation’s current fisanswer in almost every case. ting aside the problems they Privatization, contracting out, cannot solve? When Wall cal difficulties will surely and a private sector freed from Street crashes or natural ca- force government to do less the intrusive hand of govern- lamity strikes or schools fail, than many people want, and ment will be the engines of a the pragmatism of the moment the public sector will have to stronger society. always comes to the fore, no become smarter, more producAgainst this view we matter what ideology elected tive, and more efficient. This is not a bad thing. But no mathave a Democratic incumbent, officials espouse. backed by liberals who see Which is where most ter who is in charge, we are value in government’s role. Americans find themselves. unlikely to veer too far left They are concerned about so- They don’t consider govern- or too far right, because the cial inequality, support a pub- ment to be all good or all evil. debate over the proper role of licly funded safety net, and They want it to work well and government will remain unare prepared to levy the taxes efficiently, be as productive as settled. And that’s not a bad needed to pay for it. In this the private sector, exert itself thing, either. Lee Hamilton is Direcview, public spending is nec- to keep the market functional essary to stimulate the econ- but not so much that it over- tor of the Center on Congress omy when needed and regu- regulates business, and get a at Indiana University. He is a lation is vital to checking the handle on entitlements so that member of the U.S. Homeland excesses of the market. There they’re sustainable over the Security Advisory Council and are times, this side would ar- long term. Most Americans served as vice chairman of the gue, when a muscular govern- believe that we cannot prosper 9/11 Commission. He was a ment is indispensable to our unless government builds in- member of the U.S. House of national fortunes — properly frastructure, protects property Representatives for 34 years.
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When Seniors Need Financial Assistance By Jason Alderman
When the last national census was taken in 2010, 48 percent of the population was classified as poor or lowincome (earning less than 200 percent of the poverty level). Anyone who’s ever tried to live on a low income knows how difficult it can be to make ends meet when cost increases for essentials like healthcare, housing, food and energy outpace their earnings. This can be especially challenging for seniors living on a fixed income. The good news is there are literally thousands of federal, state and private assistance programs designed to help seniors and others cover their basic needs. Your challenge might be finding ones for which you’re eligible. Here are a few suggestions: The nonprofit National Council on Aging offers BenefitsCheckUp (www.benefitscheckup.org), a free, confidential web-based service that helps seniors and their caregivers find financial assistance for healthcare, housing, food, utilities, in-home services and much more. After answering several questions, you’re issued a personalized report describing programs and ser-
vices for which you may be eligible, including links to their websites and applications. Several governmentsponsored programs help people with limited income and resources pay for medical coverage, including Medicaid and Medicare. For a good round-up of these programs, go to www.medicare.gov and click on “Get Financial Help.” Most pharmaceutical companies offer patient assistance programs (PAPs) that provide uninsured and lowincome people access to prescription drugs they couldn’t otherwise afford. Ask your doctor, pharmacist or health clinic for details. Other good resources include: Medicare’s alphabetical list of drugs available through PAPs (www. medicare.gov/pap/index. asp); Partnership for Prescription Assistance (www.pparx. org); RxAssist (www.rxassist. org); and NeedyMeds (www. needymeds.com). In addition, as a result of the Affordable Care Act, Medicare Part D participants who reach the so-called doughnut hole coverage gap now receive a 50 percent discount on brand-name prescription drugs and a 14 percent discount on
generics. (These discounts will gradually increase until 2020 when the doughnut hole will disappear altogether.) The IRS tax code includes several benefits that target seniors (and often, other lowerincome taxpayers), including: A higher standard deduction amount for most people who don’t itemize deductions if they and/or their spouse are over 65 or blind. An additional tax credit for lower-income people who are over 65 or disabled and file a 1040 or 1040A tax form. (For full details and eligibility, see IRS Publication 524 at www.irs.gov.) Free tax return preparation assistance and counseling from IRS-trained volunteers is available to people over age 60, as well as low-to-moderate income folks and military families. IRS Publication 554 provides comprehensive help for seniors to prepare their tax returns. Many government-sponsored benefits, grants and financial aid programs exist to help seniors, low-income families and others pay their bills, including: LIHEAP (Low-Income
Home Energy Assistance Program) provides grants to help pay utility bills. To see if you qualify, go to www.acf.hhs. gov/programs/ocs/liheap. SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps millions of lower-income Americans buy nutritious food each month. Visit www.fns. usda.gov/snap for qualification requirements. Rental assistance for lowincome families is available from several U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development programs as well as other state and local agencies (see www.hud.gov/renting/index.cfm for details). Go to www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Benefits.shtml for a comprehensive overview of additional aid programs. And of course, don’t forget to ask about senior discounts whenever you shop, travel or buy insurance – 10 percent here and there can really add up. Jason Alderman directs Visa’s financial education programs. To Follow Jason Alderman on Twitter: www.twitter. com/PracticalMoney.
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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Do we live in a great town or what? The turn out for the Rick Irish fund raiser was very large and there was some great chow. Connie Orton did a lot of work on this dinner as well as getting prizes for the drawing. Connie said she got the directions for the dinner on the internet and everything went very smoothly. It was a fun evening and the man himself was there; looking good, he has lost about 30#. Rick still has his sense of humor and could use some company when Robbie is gone. I told Robbie that veterans only die in the winter, when it is really cold and the wind is blowing Speaking of Vets, Veteran’s Day falls on Sunday this year and we will hold the American Legion dinner on Monday the 12th this year. All Veterans and their Wives are invited, regardless if you belong to the Legion or not. Went to the City Council meeting last week and these are a few of the things I picked up. There were many reports of people running our stop sign, (what’s new) the flashing lights were barely working. It turns out the solar lights that activate the system, batteries were shot. They had to be ordered, in the mean time the State has hooked in to our street lights and that is why the street lights are on all the time. Mayor Talbot reported that they have ordered two radar signs (like the one on the Lake Road) and they will be posted at each end of town to warn travelers of their speed while entering town. These signs become activated if your
speed is over 30 miles an hour. Barney Trucking donated money to help buy these signs. The hold up on the City Park is the Regan billboard sign that is on the property next to the entrance to the Fair Building. The sign is under the power lines and has to be moved and they want the City to find a place for it. I believe that they have been given a dead line to move the bill board. Mayor Talbot said that the bids will go out around the first of the year and hopefully construction on the park will start in March or April, when it warms up. The Garfield County School Superintendent Mr.Dalton, reported that the School Board has elected to close the swimming pool at the High School for good. Last year the City was approached to donate $20,000 to the much needed repairs to the pool and the Council agreed to go along with this, if the pool would be kept opened. Tim Smith reminded me that the City also contributed to the building of the new restrooms, at the High School, if they would put in showers for the users of the swimming pool. The City gave the School use of the old high school gym for the wrestlers at a cost of $6,000 per year, which was wavered instead of money; for a total of 5 years cost of $30,000. The building has been appraised for $150,000, which are basically four walls and a ceiling. However the land under the buildings is owned by the City, so it should be interesting. The School District has spent almost a half of million
on water in Escalante in the last four years. Here’s how it adds up. The cost of the well was $680,000, the then Superintendent acquired a loan for $450,000 and the difference came out of the general fund. The loan for the well cost $33,000 a year, a $1,000 a month for electricity to pump the water, $7,000 for 7 months. Three new pumps at $10,000 a crack have been needed in four years. Escalante charges $9.00 per 1,000 for their domestic water and that bill is $15,000. This runs the District over $60,000 just for water a year. With the repairs to the reservoir and all kinds of agriculture water available and with the water line that the then Principal Angie Alvie and her friends put in, running from the elementary school to the high school 6 years ago, so that agriculture water could be used, much of this cost is a waste. Mayor Talbot has come up with a great idea, with the work going on at the park, what do you think of putting in a pool down there? Now, now before you get your dander up, here is something to think about this. With over 500 kids living in our surrounding area, they would be able to receive swimming lessons. Many of the elderly need a pool to get low impact exercise. Swimming is a great exercise for all. If the pool was limited to 5’ depth and no diving board you wouldn’t need a life guard, it would save on water and heating of the pool. The home owners in Panguitch area pay for over half of the property tax in the county. The
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school bonds that paid for the new schools in Escalante and Bryce Valley will be paid off in 2014 and 2015. This should really drop your property tax, big time. The Mayor will have a questionnaire that will be at the voting booth this November, to see if there is an interest. In the last 15 years Panguitch has become a destination City, with the Triple C, ball parks, running track, Quilt Walk Festival, Balloon Fest, County Fair, ATV rallies and the regeneration of Main Street and the Gem Theater. With the addition of the sewer lines, natural gas and rebuilding of the water system that makes our Town a very comfortable place to live. A swimming pool would be a natural to make a place where families can come to have fun. Think about it! Mack O.
Sept. 21-22 - Utah Beaver Festival, Escalante Petrified Forest State Park Sept. 28-29 - Escalante Canyons Art Festival & Everett Ruess Days, Escalante Oct. 12-13 - Heritage Starfest, Wayne County Community Center, Bicknell Oct. 13 - Escalante Canyons Marathon & Head of the Rocks 10-Miler Oct. 20 - 29th Annual Holiday Fair. Bicknell Community Center Saturdays 9am - Escalante Farmers Market, St. Sylvester Catholic Church Saturdays 4pm - Wayne County Farmers Market, Robbers Roost, Torrey Sundays 8am - Boulder Farmers Market, @ Hwy 12 & Burr Trail Daily - Mystery Market, Tropic Town Heritage Center Send calendar items to snapshot@live.com Publisher’s note: It’s a somewhat short paper, both this week and last—the entire Insider staff ☺has had a bout with the flu. Stay well everybody, and get those flu shots!
$200 Million Mortgage Financing Program
New Program to Benefit Low and Moderate Income Utah Home Buyers SALT LAKE CITY – The financial and housing crisis of the last few years created significant challenges for existing homeowners as well as those desiring to purchase a home. Fortunately, through the collaboration of Utah Housing Corporation (UHC) and UBS Bank USA, a creative new funding source has been established that allows for an expansion of affordable financing options. UBS Bank USA extended $200 million to UHC through a financing structure that resulted in more affordable mortgages for credit worthy Utah homebuyers – and placed UHC at the forefront of mortgage finance innovation among housing agencies across the nation. This financial arrangement is an important vehicle to fund UHC’s popular first-time homebuyer program, which has helped more than 65,000 families gain home ownership in Utah over the last 30 years, and will increase the availability of mortgages with lower payment options and down payment assistance. Combined with historically low interest rates and housing prices, the program is expected to help draw homebuyers back into the market and potentially help move Utah’s economic recovery forward.
“Our mission is to make housing affordable for Utahns through finance and innovation. The relationship with UBS Bank USA helps us do both,” said Grant Whitaker, President and Chief Executive Officer of UHC. “By increasing home ownership to creditworthy homebuyers, we help create financial stability for Utah’s families and the state overall. We are pleased that UBS Bank USA embraced our vision and strategy. An additional benefit to UHC is the potential to replicate this new and innovative finance structure as a model with other funding sources.” The size and nature of this new financing structure for UHC demonstrates UBS Bank USA’s commitment to community development. “It is a cornerstone of the UBS mission to be a committed and active community member in those cities and towns in which we operate. This relationship with UHC will allow many Utah families to purchase affordable homes, and UBS is proud to be a part of this extremely worthwhile endeavor,” said Lee Carter, President and COO, UBS Bank USA. — Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development
BLIND COYOTE TRADING POST
535 W. Main Escalante, UT
YEA! The weather is COOLER - get out & enjoy some fresh air If you have not been to the Blind Coyote yet stop in & say HI to Vickie & Lana & if you’re feeling esty stop & howl!
SALE - LADIES BLUE JEANS - $ 14.95 Just added - New & vintage ladies clothing, kids toys & fabric
New Red Building across from Cowboy Blues
OPEN: Monday thru Saturday
9:30 am ~ 6:30 pm
WE NOW SERVE COFFEE
9th ANNUAL
2012 Escalante Canyons Art Festival Everett Ruess Days Silent Art Auction
Art & Humanities Speaker Series
Live Music
Arts & Crafts Sale
September
28-29 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Dr. Scott Sampson
Friday, Sept. 28 - 7:30 pm
Dr. Scott of PBS’ Dinosaur Train
‘Canyons Bed & Breakfast’ A unique opportunity to purchase Trip Advisor’s #1 rated B & B in Escalante!!! Prime Commercial Highway Frontage ~ .61 acre ~ 4 Guest Rooms & Owner’s Quarters
$499,000.00 120 East Main Street, Escalante, Utah ~ 435-826-4747 ~ www.canyonsbnb.com
Escalante UTAH 2011 Best of Show - Pastel - Arlene Braithwaite
Plein Air Competition
Sept. 21 - 27 Total Prize Money $8000
www.escalantecanyonsartfestival.org www.facebook.com/EscalanteArtFest
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Garfield County Page Home Schooling With the start of a new school year, I would like to remind parents who prefer to home school their children to please submit a signed affidavit to the District stating that their child will be attending home school and will receive instruction required by the Utah State Board of Education. The State Board also requires the same length of time for home school student as would be required for public education students. The affidavit is available on the Garfield School District web page. The affidavit is required to be submitted annually with a Notary signature. I would also like to remind parents of home school students they have the option to dually enroll in both home school and public school for a specific subject. For example, if a home school parent wanted to enroll their child in a public math class, we can accommodate this type of request. A home school student is also eligible to participate in extracurricular activities. If you have any questions, please contact me at the District office. —Superintendent Ben Dalton
Attention Television Viewers Garfield County has added an additional Local TV Station via the translator system. The Channel is KTTA-LD 8.1. The channel originates in Sevier County and will contain wildlife, hunting, scenic and local video content. EScapes worldwide HD video programming with music airs until 5:00 p.m. KTTA 8.1 will air from 5:00 p.m. to midnight. This is an over the air TV signal which reaches all communities in Garfield County. A properly installed outside antenna is required. If you already watch the translator signals, simply perform a rescan on your HD TV or set top box,
AARP Senior Driver Safety Program Classes Scheduled AARP Driver Safety has announced its lineup of courses for the month of October in Orderville, Utah. The AARP Driver Safety course helps keep experienced drivers sharp by reviewing rules of the road, including recent changes to laws in Utah. Completion of the program may even entitle drivers to a discount on their automobile insurance. The 4 hour course includes defensive driving techniques to accommodate for changes in flexibility, vision, hearing and reaction time. The course also covers changes in vehicles and how
to operate more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. AARP MEMBERSHIP IS NOT A REQUIREMENT. Cost is $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-AARP members. Class location and dates are as follows: Long Valley Senior Citizens Center, 419 N. State Hwy. 89, Orderville, Utah 84758 -Thursday, October 4, 2012 10 A.M. -2 P.M Lunch will be served for $3. Cost for the class is $12 per person AARP members, $14 person non-AARP members. Contact Long Valley Senior Center (435) 648-2504 or Victor Lorch, AARP Driver Safety Program Coordinator (435) 216-7715. For further information contact Victor Lorch, AARP Driver Safety Coordinator (435) 216-7715. To locate a course visit the DSP’s online course locator at www.aarp.org/findacourse or by calling 1-888-AARP-NOW (1-888-227-7669). Courses are available on a first-come, first-served basis and may not be available in all areas.
NEW AA MEETING Monday nights at 7:00 P.M. Hatch Town Hall
Medicare Town Meeting Notes
Listed in the notice below is the schedule for meetings that will provide information regarding what Medicare will be offering in 2013 in our area. These meetings will provide some basic education on Medicare plans. Brokers are scheduled to also be available to provide specific plan information and pricing. These meetings were originally scheduled for the end of September. However, after realizing that Medicare would not release their information for 2013 until October 15, the meetings had to be rescheduled for October15 and after. —Alberto Vasquez, Garfield Memorial Hospital
MEDICARE INFORMATION TOWN MEETINGS Purpose: Medicare enrollees can learn what options will be available in 2013 in your area as they relate to supplement plans and Medicare advance plans. Meeting Dates: Circleville 1st Meeting: October 15 2nd Meeting: October 22
Panguitch October 18 October 25
Tropic October 19 October 24
Escalante October 17 October 26
Locations: Circleville – City Hall Building – 50 S. Center Panguitch – Fire House Meeting Room – 40 North 100 East Escalante – Community Center, 60 North 100 West Tropic – City Hall Building – 20 N. Main Time: All meetings will go from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Garfield Memorial Hospital
BV CROSS COUNTRY
by Nathan Platt Last Thursday there was a cross country meet in Panguitch. It was a very competitive course ,and we were short a number of our varsity team, due to a conflict with baseball. The Varsity Boys team ended up in second place, and the Varsity Girls finished third over all. Adam Platt took 3rd place and was the only of our varsity runners who medaled this week. The Junior High runners who medaled were Austyn Brinkerhoff (8th), Danielle Brinkerhoff (5th), and Tyerah Tebbs (9th). Once again we were reminded that there are somethings more important than competition. Milford came to this meet sporting ribbons in memory of Miles Holm and Jesse Jessen. As mentioned in a previous writing, Valley has also been wearing ribbons to every meet, and Panguitch’s team shirt has the initials JJ MH on the back. Our team has been effected by their loss at various levels. It is good to know that they are remembered.
Tropic Town Mystery Market Buy * or * Sell Questions? Call Annette Chynoweth .435-616-8755.
Panguitch Farmers’ Market Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am - 6pm in the Panguitch Drug parking lot LK Farms will have lots of different melons, squash, sweet corn, peaches, pears and apples. Box and “by the pound” sales for canning and preserving are available
95 East Center Street Panguitch, UT 84759
FRIENDLY SERVICE
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
Tues. Sept 25 Chicken noodle soup w/h veg. Soda crackers Cottage cheese & peaches Cinnamon roll
Wed. Sept. 26 Spaghetti w/h meat sauce Garlic toast Green salad Mixed fruit Chocolate cake
Thurs. Sept. 27 END OF Summer Roast beef Potatoes & gravy Calif. Mixed vegetables Fruit salad Cheese cake
Meals include milk & bread. NOTE: PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND CALL AHEAD. The ladies work diligently to prepare a good dinner and without a head count they cannot prepare enough to feed everyone.
PHONE: (435) 676-2212
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Wayne County Page by Lisa Stevens Last week, Jan Brown, the preschool director, along with paraprofessionals, Merintha Batty and Amber Draper, welcomed many excited students to their first day of preschool. This year the program has 25 students enrolled and expects that number to rise in the next few weeks. Macey Jackson, daughter of Amy and Tony Jackson, of Bicknell, exclaimed, while wearing a beautiful paper crown, that her first day was “Super good!” Macey’s favorite part of preschool was “My birthday party.” Mrs. Brown is very excited this year and has many new and exciting things that she and her staff plan on implementing in their classroom. When asked what some of the goals for this school year are, Mrs. Brown said, “To prepare students for Kindergarten through English/Language Arts, Mathematics, beginning Science and Social Studies, Creative Arts and Physical Health and Safety.” These areas of focus will “help to increase readiness and reduce achievement gaps.” The preschool staff is following the Early Childhood Core Standards set by the Utah State Office of Education. “We are going to implement our curriculum to provide experiences that will build upon the child’s current strengths, knowledge and skills in a safe working environment. We are also focusing on interacting with people in cooperative and respectful ways to resolve conflicts in a healthy manner.” When asked what message she would like to share; Mrs. Brown replied, “ChilDATES TO REMEMBER…! dren’s first and most influential teachers are * Tues. Sept 25- Midterm their parents/family. They play an important * Thur. Sept 27- SEP’s… A note will be comfoundational role in the child’s learning and ing home with your child informing you of your achievement. When parents, educators, and scheduled time. caregivers work together in the education and * Fri. Sept 28- NO KINDERGARTEN well-being of a child, a partnership is formed * Tue. Oct 2 and Wed. Oct 3- School Pictures that will influence the best possible learning outcomes for the learner. Meaningful familyschool partnerships are very important. We are looking forward to working with the families of our students and hope we can build on this relationship. We would like to thank the parents for their support and commitment to carry over what we have taught in preschool into the home to expand their learning.” Loa Elementary students are also smack dab in the middle of a fierce BOYS vs. GIRLS BoxTops competition. Please help support this effort by clipping and sending BoxTops with your student. If you do not have a student enrolled in Loa Elelmentary you can still help the effort, by taking box tops to the school. Last year over 10,000 BoxTops were brought to the school equaling more than $1000. If you don’t collect box tops never fear there are many ways you can contribute to the school, by visiting the BoxTops website. To visit the website, type www.boxtops4education.com; once on the site simply type Loa Elementary School or Loa’s zip code, 84747, in the box, and click on Loa Elementary School, Loa Utah, from the drop down menu. Next fill out some basic information to become a member of the site. Once you are a member you can print coupons for products that have box tops, and earn eBoxTops by, playing online games, watching a short video, filling out a small survey, or even shopping on websites that you may already be purchasing items from. The BoxTops marketplace has 157 online stores to choose from; including Wal-Mart, Target, Oriental Trading, Staples, Old Navy, Justice, Home Depot, Comfort Inn, Cabela’s and MANY more. All you need to do to earn eBoxTops is click the website link for the store you want to purchase goods from in the BoxTops marketplace. For example this year I order my children’s school shoes online; I logged into my BoxTops account, clicked the earn tab at the top of the page, and then shop marketplace from the drop down menu. Once in the BoxTops marketplace, I clicked see all stores, and scrolled down until I found Famous Footwear; then I clicked on the link. I was taken directly to Famous Footwear’s website, made my purchase and earned 7 BoxTops for every $10 I spent. So now there are no excuses; the schools goal for this year is $1000, but together I bet we can double that figure!
29th Annual
Holiday Fair
Bicknell Community Center October 20, 2012
Booths are available
call DeAnn at 435-836-2307 cell-691-0242 or Julie at 435-836-2764 cell 691-3301
www.WayneTheater.com PREMIUM RUSH PG-13 Running time: 1 hr. 35 min.
The Bourne Legacy PG-13 Running time: 2 hrs.
SHOwTIMES 9/21 (FRI) - 7:00PM 9/22 (SAT) - 7:00pm 9/24 (MON) - 7:00PM
SHOwTIMES 9/21 (FRI) - 9:00PM 9/22 (SAT) - 9:00pm
General Admission: $6.00 Seniors 59 and over & Children 11 and younger: $5.00
11 East Main • Bicknell, UT 84715 435-425-3123
TORREY News
Torrey has received a much needed reprieve from the apocalyptic rains and flash floods that have been a weekly occurrence for the last month or more. Farmers have been actually able to get into the fields and cut hay which makes Wayne County a much happier place to live. Wayne County gardens are producing at a rapid rate and it is not uncommon to come home and find a large paper bag of produce on your porch full of produce to go along with the full bag you already have. Just about everywhere you go folks like Bob and Diane Poulton have elaborate canning stations set up and it is highly likely you will go home with purple hands after assisting in bottling 100 quarts of beets when in fact you only stopped by to inquire about a pair of Bob’s handmade spurs. As hard as some folks in Wayne County try; unless you live in Torrey on a good year or below the Reef in places like Caineville or Hanksville, sweet corn is a tough crop to grow, just ask Dee Hatch. As much as we love a bountiful crop of Wayne County sweet corn it can be almost as rare as finding a perfectly carved ancient Indian arrowhead. And as sad as our corn crop might look in our fall gardens persistent faith in all things possible keeps us trying. Pine Nuts are also plentiful this year if you are brave enough to engage in a turf war with a well trained army of buck toothed ground squirrels for a bag full the precious nuts. The art of picking pine nuts is something not too many folks have mastered and it is easy to tell who they are. If you see someone walking around with just about everything in the world stuck to them it is a good bet they have been out attempting to harvest pine nuts and it is pretty idea not to shake hands with them for about a week or until the pine pitch wears off. The 2012 summer restoration efforts of the Torrey Camp Radiare, Daughter’s of the Utah Pioneers (DUP) building by local restoration experts Geno Russel and renowned historical
Adus Dorsey
painting expert “Haircut” aka Robert Thornburg on Torrey’s Main-Street is complete. As part of an ongoing Utah State Historical building restoration project with financial support from efforts of Torrey Town and funds graciously provided by the Wayne County Special Services District under the direction of Donald Coombs and the present Wayne County Commissioners Tom Jeffery, DeRae Fillmore and Rob Williams, the Mormon Pioneer National Pioneer Heritage Area Board (MPNHA) and the Utah State Historical building preservation fund. Torrey Town and local DUP representatives are proud to present our most recently preserved historically iconic public use building as a commitment to the continued effort of Wayne County’s long pioneer history and a dedicated effort at preserving Wayne County’s pioneer and locally evolving history. Torrey Town closed the deal with the CIB (Community Impact Board) for a $1,600,000 water project, the Mayor, Town Clerk and Town Treasurer signed their names to a $1,300,000.00 grant check and a $300,000.00 0% loan check in the law offices of Richard Chamberlain in Richfield. The Town Treasurer was so nervous signing such a large check she nearly misspelled her own name. As is apparent in Torrey Town and surrounding areas the water project is in progress. The Mayor’s phones as well as the phones in the Town office are ringing like crazy with all kinds of questions. Questions are also being asked about the upcoming water rate increase that will take place on the Torrey Water users October billing. As a reminder all water related issues and increases have been discussed and decided on in the Torrey Town Council meetings and reported on regularly in water bills, postings and the media. For a description and updates of the water project and billing information stop by the Torrey Town Offices during business hours. Local water rates are closely monitored by the Division of Drinking Water
and are part of water project funding calculations. As challenging and complex as community assistance projects of this proportion can be and unlike rampant rumors, be assured it is inevitable that there will be toes that will unintentionally get stepped on, doors that will not get knocked on and sometimes important information will not get disseminated to all involved parties. To date Torrey Town has entered into a 120 day project agreement with Jackson’s Excavation of Bicknell, Utah to upgrade and improve the water distribution system for all Torrey Town Water users and potential Torrey Town water system users. The $1,600,000.00 Torrey Town Water project is a result of the direct action and a long time effort by the Torrey Town Mayor Adus Dorsey, the Town Council members Curtis Cook, Jenifer Howe, Janet Hansen and Ty Markham to continue to provide safe and dependable drinking water for the present and future residents of Torrey Town, and the Torrey water system users. In the event of weather related events the Torrey Town water project may be discontinued during the winter months and minor water system installations extended into the spring of 2013. At the insistence of the Wayne County Attorney Mark McIff a public meeting was held at the Wayne County Courthouse on Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. The object of discussion was an Ordinance that would allow a Temporary Conditional Use Permit to be issued to Grundy Concrete to operate a batch plant on the west side of Torrey on private property. The Wayne County Commissioners listened to public comment and discussed the issue in private and voted to issue the Conditional Use permit with conditions. As a courteousy Torrey Town offered to take water samples in the area but the offer was graciously declined by one resident and the messenger got the finger from the other.
Looking for a great way to spend a summer evening? Join us for the Saturday Sunset Series!
The Entrada Institute
SATURDAY SUNSET SERIES
Loa Elementary Snippets
presents the music of
Billy and Grace
Enjoy an evening of music with Billy and Grace whose musical styles range from gypsy jazz and bluesy folk to back porch pickin' and lyrical freestyle flows.
Who:
Everyone is welcome!
What:
Saturday Evening Program
Playing guitar, fiddle, and homemade instruments, they bridge the worlds of music and teaching. Their passion for music will inspire.
Where: RobberÕs Roost Bookstore,
When:
Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 7:30-8:30PM Highway 24 in Torrey, UT
Cost?
This series is FREE and open to the public.
For more information on this presentation and all of the Saturday Sunset Series, go to http://www.entradainstitute.org
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Every1Counts
By Cynthia Kimball Below is a letter I wrote than any of you can use. Just insert your name in the blank spaces. I hope it helps you as much as it helps me. Have an awesome rest of your week! And remember to, keep doing great things! Love, Cynthia J My dear beautiful child __________________ , So you made a mistake today. You were off your game. It’s okay. You’ll get it next time. Your performance does not define who you are. Remember, though, next time, to make sure to feed your mind with positive thoughts. You do not need to doubt in the least bit. After all, I created you. And it doesn’t matter what people think about you. If they judge you, they will have to deal with me. What matters is what I and your brother, Jesus Christ, think about you. Just get back up, dear child, ______________. Just get off the bench and get back out there in the game. No time for head’s down. No time for injuries. No time for sulking. This kind of stuff’s not for my elite. And ________________
tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!!
A Letter to You from Your Coaches
, you are one of them, one of my 1st string all-star most valuable players. Never forget that. Just remember, in the future, when you delegate to follow-up on those delegations. And remember when you tell stories to tell ones’ that are positive and uplifting. And remember to relax, slow down and to take deep breaths. No need to be in a hurry. Know also to, “Be still and know that I am God,” and that everything will be excellent. I am there with you, so is your brother, Jesus Christ, as is the Holy Ghost. We will never leave you on your own. Also remember to give yourself plenty of time to study and practice. And remember to always tell yourself that you are worth it, that you are a child of me, your Heavenly Father, and that I, along with your brother, Jesus Christ, love you so very much. We’re proud of you. We’re there for you. We’re cheering for you. As-a-matter-of fact, we’re your coaches. You will never go wrong with this coaching staff. Just talk to us through prayer and read our game plans, the scriptures,
and you will always win. Today’s a new moment, a new hour, and almost a new day. It is also a new you, to learn from this experience, and to now teach your teammates. So get out there, my dear child ________________, and teach, teach, teach! Let nothing stop you. For if you follow our game plan, you will win many games and I have many games in which you are scheduled to play. Walk tall and with confidence, dear _________________ , you’re a child of me, your Heavenly Father. Keep going. Keep doing great things! J We love you, Heavenly Father Jesus Christ The Holy Ghost Cynthia Kimball is a professional speaker and trainer through her company Every1Counts, LLC, and a doctoral student in Workforce Education Leadership. She also writes frequently through Deseret Connect. E-mail: kimball@every1counts.net
ESCALANTE News
Hot Day
Tofu Recipes A well-dressed man approached a woman at a health food store and in a clipped British accent asked her exactly what she did with the tofu in her basket. She said she normally puts it in the refrigerator, looks at it for several weeks and then throws it away. The man replied, “That’s exactly what my wife does with it. I was hoping you had a better recipe.
Galaxies The New York Times, among other papers, has published a new Hubble photograph of distant galaxies colliding. Of course, astronomers have had pictures of colliding galaxies for quite some time now, but with the vastly improved resolution provided by the Hubble Space Telescope, you can actually see the lawyers rushing to the scene...
It was a really hot day at the office due to a malfunction with the air conditioning system. There were about twenty people in close quarters and everyone was sweating, even with a fan on. All of a sudden, people started to wrinkle their noses at an odor passing through the air. It was the most hideous smell anyone had ever smelled. One man, popping his head out of his cubicle, said, “Oh, man! Someone’s deodorant isn’t working.” A man in the corner replied, “It can’t be me. I’m not wearing any.”
Nothing Personal “I hope you didn’t take it personally, Pastor,” an embarrassed woman said after a church service, “when my husband walked out during your sermon.” “I did find it rather disconcerting,” the preacher replied. “It’s not a reflection on you, sir,” insisted the churchgoer. “Ralph has been walking in his sleep ever since he was a child.”
Water Beds Since I had been selling water beds for almost four years, I thought I had heard every question imaginable. But then a customer asked me, “Can you deliver it filled with water?” Stunned, I replied, “Are you kidding? It would weigh over twelve hundred pounds!” After a short pause, he said, “Could you do it if I helped you carry it in?”
To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9
by Marlene Haws ~ 826-4859 • marleneh@color-country.net Congratulations to Florence Prince Alvey who was featured in the last South Central Communications Newsletter! Florence grew up in Panguitch where she met and married Melvin Alvey, while they were both working there, and has resided in Escalante for the past sixty years. As a young girl Florence was accepted into the WASP’s (Women Airforce Service Pilots) during World War ll in September of 1944. The WASP’s were stationed at 120 air bases across the U.S. They assumed numerous flight-related missions, relieving male pilots for combat duty and Florence was one of them. After the war the WASP’s did not get much recognition for the vital service they had performed, but in 1977 they were granted full military status. In 2010 the WASP’s, and Florence, were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. During the ceremony of recognition President Obama said, “The Women Airforce Pilots courageously answered their country’s call in a time of need while blazing a trail for the brave women who have given and continue to give so much in service to this nation since.” Congratulations, Florence, we are indeed proud to call you one of our own. Our mayor and city council continues to work on plans for new jobs, new businesses, improvements on the streets, parks, airport, etc. One of their big concerns is the improper disposal of garbage at the dumpsters. These are designed for household garbage only, not for refrigerators, left over building materials and other things that should be taken to the city landfill. All you have to do is call the city office for instructions and they will send a city employee with you to show you how it is done. Two Escalante residents have plans to start a not-for-profit glass processing and recycling organization which would be very helpful. Escalante has looked so CLEAN and GREEN this summer, with sidewalks mowed and debris cleaned up, it has been a place to be proud of. Hopefully that will continue in the future. Congratulations to Bran-
don Nez, an Escalante High School Senior, who is one of the recipients of a $500 scholarship from South Central Communications this year. Brandon is a son of George and Lisa Nez, grandson of Howard and Sandra Miller. Speaking of South Central Communications, I was delighted, as I suspect many of you are, to learn that they are now offering computer repair services. That should save a lot of us some miles when we have computer problems! I have been grateful to some of their employees in the past who were willing to help me with a problem or two. Some of these being Mike Wall, Darren Alguire, Terrence Mitchell, Doren Smith, etc. Gayle and Ken Prentice are winding things up here for the summer and, in Gayle’s words, “going on a cruise like all old people do.” But wait! Aren’t they jumping the gun a little? They are not old yet. Anyway they are going on a Mediterranean cruise and we wish them well. Just come home safe! The daughters of the Utah Pioneers began a new year by holding their first monthly meeting of the year at the Senior Citizen Center on Thursday, September 13, 2012. The sons of the Pioneers held their last outing and dinner, for the year, at the campsite at the old CCC Camp below Posey Lake. The Escalante Lions club held a last barbeque of the summer in Lane and Geraldine Liston’ back yard. Robert and Louise Liston, Quinn and Doneen Griffin, Brace Griffin, Brooke and Brett Palmer and Kate and Will Godsey all went to St. George
for the missionary report of Brock Liston, son of Dal and Lori Liston. Brock just returned from a LDS Mission to Mexico. Joyce and Clem Griffin are Brock’s grandparents also and, even though I didn’t hear from them, they probably went down for the occasion too. Pratt and Arcola Gates went to St. George for the Dixie Roundup. Their granddaughter, Cierra, daughter of Russell and Carol Sorenson participated in Barrel Racing and one or two other events. Robert and Louise Liston went back to St. George for the Roundup and Jay and Derlynne Brooks haven’t checked in, but I know they very seldom ever miss! Some of the guys in town are raising the temperature here. They all have “Elk Fever!” Good luck to all of them, hope they will let us know how they did when they get back from the hills. Lois Barney’s trigger finger has been affected by her carpel tunnel operation, but she says it’s doing fine. (Don’t suppose she planned to hunt anyway!) Ray may have to finish up the bottling though, if there is anything left to do! Our ambulance has been busy this past week or two. Hope everyone who happened to be a passenger is doing okay now. Gene and Thais Griffin have been in Provo taking a turn being with their son Mark. Mark’s wife,Tina, had to go to Las Vegas to be with her mother who is seriously ill. Seems like when trouble starts on a family it never knows when to quit. Please Keep the Griffins in your prayers. Don’t forget about the Es-
calante Canyons Art Festival on September 28th and 29th. The promoters are promising that it will be even bigger and better this year. Then there is the Marathon on October 12th and 13th. Jordon Cottam was telling me that she ran the marathon in Cedar City last week and how surprising it was to have people all along the route cheering for them. She said, “I don’t think I would have finished if it hadn’t been for all those people cheering us on. So all you Escalante sports fans does that give you any ideas? Maybe you already have something like that planned? If not get some of your friends rounded up and get out there to make this first Escalante Canyons Marathon unforgettable! Good luck to all and BE SAFE!
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Wayne Babe Ruth Baseball League General Public Meeting September 20th, 2012 @ 7:00p.m. At the Wayne Community Center in Bicknell. We have a new President, and will be discussing the affairs of the league. Everyone is invited. Please attend! Contact Pam if you have any questions 435-836-2017
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Escalante Senior Citizens Menu TUES. 25TH
WEDS. 26TH
Hogi sandwiches w/ lettuce, tomatoes, onions & cheese Relish tray w/ pickles, olives & peppers Mac salad Canteloupe Wonder dessert
Meatloaf Cheesey potatoes Roll Mixed vegetables Cherry Jell-o w/ fruit cocktail Pineapple upside down cake
THURS.27th Pork burritos w/ lettuce & tomato Spanish rice Tropical fruit Applesauce raisin cookie
All meals are served with milk or juice. If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00 am. 826-4317. Suggested donation for seniors over 60 $3.00, and under 60 is $7.00
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September 20, 2012 AG MARKET NEWS Receipts: 1,207; Last Week: 774. Last Year: 1,051. Feeder Steers: mixed but mostly steady on similar. Feeder Heifers: mixed but mostly 2.00-3.00 lower. Holstein Steers: to few for comparison. Slaughter Cows: firm to 1.00 higher; Slaughter Bulls: 1.002.00 higher on similar kinds. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2: 200-250 lbs pkg 218.00; 250-300 lbs 182.00-203.00, pkg206.00; 300-350 lbs 187.00-205.00, pkg 215.00; 350-400 lbs 163.00-175.00; 400-450 lbs 164.50-180.00; 450-500 lbs 148.00-163.50; 500-550 lbs 148.50-162.50; 550-600 lbs 144.50-152.00; 600-650 lbs 136.00-147.50; 650-700 lbs 137.00-146.75; 700-750 lbs 136.50-142.00; 750-800 lbs 129.00-136.50; 800-850 lbs 128.50-134.75; 850-900 lbs 115.00-127.50; 900-950 lbs 120.00-128.50; 950-1000 lbs scarce. Holsteins Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: scarce; 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs scarce; 500700 lbs scarce; 700-900 lbs 87.00-97.50; 900-1000 lbs pkg 913 lbs 94.00. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200-
250 lbs 150.00-158.00, early, 174.00-184.00 late; 250-300 lbs 149.00-158.00, instances to 173.00; 300-350 lbs 155.00175.00; 350-400 lbs 150.00, 400-450 lbs 147.50-157.00; 450-500 lbs 144.50-153.00; 500-550 lbs 135.50-148.50; 550-600 lbs 125.50-139.50; 600-650 lbs 119.00-133.25; 650-700 lbs 116.50-126.00;l 700-750 lbs 113.00-126.00; 750-800 lbs 110.00-123.00; 800-850 lbs 112.50-120.50; 850-900 lbs 109.50-118.00; 900-950 lbs 111.00-122.50; 950-1000 lbs scarce. Heiferettes: 50.50-104.00. Stock Cows: scarce. Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85% Lean: 67.75-77.75; Breaking 75-80% Lean: 70.00-79.25; Commercial: scarce; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 58.00-66.50. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1000-1500 lbs 82.25-90.00; 1500-2440 lbs 89.50-97.25; Yield Grade 2 1000-1500 lbs 65.00-74.75; 1500-2050 lbs 81.00-86.50; Feeder Bulls: 690-990 lbs 69.00-102.00. Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday, September 11, 2012 Source: USDA-Utah Dept. Of Agriculture Market News , Salt Lake City, UT
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CIRCLEVILLE - Rhett Kelsey Newby, 24, Circleville, passed away September 10, 2012, from complications of diabetes. He was born March 21, 1988 on Bear Valley, route 20, mile post 5, to Quin and Tracy Gardner Newby. Kelsey was an Eagle Scout. An honor student, he held a 4.0 GPA throughout high school. A 2007 graduate of Piute High School and the LDS Seminary, he was active on the baseball, basketball, cross country, track and golf teams. He especially loved playing basketball, making the south and the north all-star basketball teams. He was “Outstanding Defender of the Year”in 2006 and 2007. He was all-state academic in all five sports. Serving in the California, Long Beach, Spanish Speaking Mission, Kelsey learned to speak Spanish very fluently. Currently a senior at SUU, he was on a full-tuition scholarship, majoring in biology. He was planning on becoming a endocrinologist in hopes of finding a way to cure diabetes. He loved hunting, camping and especially fishing with his Grandpa Newby. Survived by: mother, Tracy, Circleville; siblings: Quin Tyson Newby, Colby Dexter Newby, Rich Brady Newby, Shad Quincy Newby, Tracy Cash Newby, all of Circleville; halfsisters, JoLynne (Ron) Holdaway, Hurricane; Jeanne Brady, Ephraim; Jan Marie Tiatia, Manti. Preceded in death by: father, Quin; sister, Tracy Amber Newby; brother-in-law, TaSele Tiatia; grandparents: Hugh & Harriett LeFevre Newby; Dean & Geneva Montrone Gardner. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in the Circleville 2nd Ward Chapel. Friends may call Friday afternoon from 4-6 p.m. at the Magleby Mortuary, 50 South 100 West, Richfield and Saturday at the ward chapel in Circleville, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Circleville Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
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Carol Dodds
PANGUITCH - Carol Henrie Dodds, 79, the loving wife of D. Maloy Dodds, left this earthly life to return home to her Heavenly Father and her earthly parents on September 17, 2012. Carol passed away in Panguitch, surrounded by the people who loved her most. She was born September 27, 1932 in Panguitch to Nathaniel Orald and Ruth Heywood Henrie. She married Maloy August 25, 1951 in the St. George Temple. Carol was a lifelong resident of Panguitch, a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a woman of true child-like faith. She was a person who never had a harsh word to say about anyone. Her life exemplified Christ-like love and service. During her life time she served in many callings in the church and community. Her greatest joy in life was her family, her devoted husband, her seven children, 25 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. Her home was always full of children, laughter, and love. She will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband and children: Steven M. Dodds (Mardie) Cedar City; David F. Dodds (Terry) Murray; Janet Johnson (Brian) Woodlands Hills, CA, Rebecca Dodds Orem; Carolyn Owens (Jeff), Alpine; Joyce Christensen (Scott), Redmond; Wally Dodds (Amy), Panguitch; 25 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren with 4 more on the way; brother, James Henrie (Joan); sisters: Kathryn Ipson (Doyle), Irene Tebbs (Richard); sisters-in-law: Shirley Swapp and Mary Jean Oldham. Preceded in death by, parents: Orald and Ruth Henrie; sisters: Louse (Ray) Englestead, Jean (Arthur) Gottfredson; sisterin-law, Evelyn Henrie; in-laws: George and Aletta Dodds, Mamie (Howard) Hatch, Monte Swapp, and Jack Oldham. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in the Panguitch 2nd Ward. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Panguitch Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com.
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1929 ~ 2012 Claudia Joyce Adams Halterman passed away peacefully holding her daughter’s hand on September 10, 2012. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 10, 1929 to Claude Whitney and Cecil Pearl Tebbs Adams. She married Richard Jones Halterman on September 29, 1951 in the St. George Temple. She is survived by her three sons and daughter, Rick (Sheila), Doug (Janine), Lon (Julie), and Suzanne (Brian) Ivie; 27 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, David Adams and Tebbs (Paula) Adams; and sister, Joan Lee. Preceded in death by her dear husband, Richard. Claudia worked as a long distance phone operator for 48 years, retiring in 1989. She was raised in Parowan and Panguitch, Utah. She graduated from the BAC in Cedar City, UT. Mom loved music and passed this love on to her children and grandchildren. She loved to play the piano and ukulele. She was so happy to see her children and grandchildren develop their musical talents. Mom taught all of us the value of hard work, always praising our accomplishments, big or small. She was our cheerleader in life. She taught her children Christian values by example and song. Mom, you were the wind beneath our wings. Funeral services were held Friday, September 14, 2012 at Noon at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East. Interment at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Thank you to Harmony Home Health for all their love and service. Messages and tributes to the family can be posted at: www.holbrookmortuary.com
VALERIE’S GALLERY End of Season Sale! Friday 21 thru Saturday 29 10% to 20 % off most items All locally produced or handmade Jewelry, Art on canvas, Wood Artistry Photography & more. Pick up a gift or something for yourself. Located on HWY 89 at the South end of Hatch 11 AM to 5 PM 435-616-1545
TROPIC - David Larvin Pollock, Sr. , 90, passed away in Tropic on September 16, 2012, on his 90th birthday. He was born on Sept. 16, 1922 in Tropic to William and Cecy Adelia Bybee Pollock. He married Eva Marion White on November 27, 1942 in the Lion House. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple by Harold B. Lee. Larvin served in the Navy during WWII. After the war, he worked in many different vocations both in the Salt Lake area and Bryce Valley, finally settling his family at the foot of Bryce Canyon in Tropic, Utah. He was an active member of the LDS Church, serving faithfully wherever he was called. His survivors include his loving wife, Eva; children, David (Kathryn) Pollock, Gerald (Carol) Pollock, Maureen (Ron) Reed, William (Stacey) Pollock, Juanita (Reynold) Price, Marion (Blake) Allen and Pauline (Brent) Allen; 43 grandchildren and 81 great-grandchildren; siblings: Vertis (Lester) Clark and DeVar Pollock. He is preceded in death by parents; siblings, Dorma (Arlo) Barton, Kemp (Claudia) Pollock, Colleen (Elwood) Campbell, Ferris Pollock; sisters-in-law, Katy and Faye. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 12:00 Noon in the Tropic LDS Ward Chapel, where friends may call on Friday evening from 6 to 7:30 and on Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30. Burial will be in the Tropic Cemetery with military rites provided by the Bryce Valley American Legion Post #18. Funeral Directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guest book www.maglebymortuary.com
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September 20, 2012
CLASSIFIEDS
Garfield: 676-2621 • Wayne: 836-2622
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CANYONS BED & BREAKFAST – #1 rated on ‘Trip Advisor’. Fully operational, turn-key, B & B with 4 guest rooms. Ready for expansion or add a café, gallery or retail business. Prime commercial highway frontage on .61 acres. $499,000.00 - 120 East Main Street, Escalante. 435-8264747 - www.canyonsbnb.com
FURNISHED RENTALS IN LOA - 3BR furnished apt. for rent in Loa, at nightly and weekly rates, 2 night minimum. Call (435) 836-2399 9/27
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Notom Apples - Orchards for Red and Yellow Delicious apples will open Sept. 8. U-Pick. Bring your own containers and ladders. Price: $10.00/bushel. If you have any further questions, please call (435) 456-9132. 9/27
‘96 CAMARO - V6, Manual, CD. $2,800 OBO. Call Hillary 435-836-2141 10/4
Range Cows for Sale - For information, call (435) 456-9132 9/27
3 acres for sale - in Loa. Beautiful views. $23,999 Call (435) 691-0689
USED STUFF - Electric clothes dryer, four pair Tony Llama boots (11-D), Tasco celestial telescope; garden hose reel, used toilet, small portable propane grill, Dirt Devil Vacuum, Cloth hampers, Prestone Jump Start (no transformer) wall mount TV unit,. Bob 8362333 9/27 2006 FORD F-350 Super Duty Lariat Crew Cab Fold-over ball in bed and towing package, air Conditioning, power windows, door locks, cruise, parking sensors, seat heater and much more. Great condition and priced to sell. Call Mike at (801) 652-8324 or (435) 836-2333 9/27
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BEAUTIFUL - 3 Bedroom 2 bath SFH, 1/3 acre, 1800 Square feet. Recently remodeled. New Roof. Move-in Ready. 2 garages and 2 car carport plus 1 storage building. 120 North 200 East, Loa. $105K + cc. Call (435) 691-0689
RENTALS HOUSE FOR RENT IN BICKNELL - 116 S. 400 W. First/last month rent + $600 deposit. 4BR, 2BA, family room, living room, dining room, front room, office space, carport, pellet stove and fireplace w/insert, oil furnace. On 1/2 acre. Call (435) 425-3723 rtn MODERN CABIN - Fully furnished, private fantastic setting, 2B, 2B, Garage, A/C, Gas Fireplace, 4WD recommended, D Country Road, 1st, last and Security Deposit. $680/month. No Animals. Call Monica at (208)720-2217
MATTRESS KING - Twins from $79.95, Queens from $139.95, Kings from $349.95. In Richfield. Can deliver. (435) 201-4368. Sofas, Sectionals, Recliners available. *Call me* rtn CLASSIC NISSAN 1990 240SX COUPE - Excellent Condition 140,000 miles. $3KOBO 435-691-3277 435-836-2302 9/20
SERVICES BULL FEEDING - If you are interested in a place to winter your bulls, call (435) 8362076 evenings. 9/20
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HELP WANTED Positions Available Big city opportunity, small town environment. Rapidly growing, financially stable, family owned Aerospace Company needs entry-level workers for our Gunnison, Utah facility. To apply, send resume to pennyh@actut.com 9/27
Barney Trucking is looking for truck drivers in the Panguitch, UT area. Great pay and benefits. Valid CDL with Doubles endorsement required.To apply, go to www.barneytrucking.com or call 435-529-4422.
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LEGAL NOTICES DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF UTAH, GARFIELD COUNTY 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, Telephone: (435) 676-1104; Facsimile: (435) 676-8239 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOREN WAYNE SMITH, deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS, Case No. 12360005, Assigned Judge: WALLACE A. LEE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ALAN DANE SMITH, was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of DOREN WAYNE SMITH, and creditors of the estate are given notice to present their claims to BARRY L. HUNTINGTON, attorney for the estate, P.O. Box 388, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, within 3 months after the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. DATED this 5th day of August, 2012 BARRY L. HUNTINGTON Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 13, 20 & 27, 2012
Notice Torrey Town has 3 three picnic tables up for sale, a bar-b-que and other miscellaneous items. Bids can be mailed to the town office PO. Box 750027, or contact Chad Williams at 691-1567 for more information. Bids will be accepted until October 4th. Paula Pace, Town Clerk Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 20 & 27, 2012
Invitation to Bid Separate sealed bids for construction of BICKNELL TOWN SPRING AND DISTRIBUTION PROJECT 2012 will be received by BICKNELL TOWN from bidders. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 1:00 PM on October 10, 2012 at Bicknell Town Hall 64 West 100 North, Bicknell, Utah 84715. The work to be performed under this project shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials and equipment required to construct the facilities and features called for by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and as shown on the DRAWINGS. The project consists of the redevelopment of the two lowIMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR est springs, and the development of a new spring area. It also DRINKING WATER Tests Showed Coliform Bacteria in Torrey Town [System]Water includes the installation of approximately 1,200 linear feet of Our water system recently violated a drinking water stan- distribution line and a few valves and hydrants. The metering dard. Although this incident was not an emergency, as our cus- system will be replaced with a new radio read metering system. tomers, you have a right to know what happened and what we The chlorination building for the mountain springs will also be replaced with a new concrete building and furnished with did to correct this situation. We routinely monitor for drinking water contaminants. We chlorination capabilities. This project is funded by the Drinking Water Board. took 11 samples to test for the presence of coliform bacteria durPlans and specifications have been prepared by Sunrise ing August/September. 1 of our samples showed the presence of total coliform bacteria. The standard is that no more than 1 Engineering, Inc. and will be available after September 21, 2012 at their office at 25 East 500 North, Fillmore, Utah , sample per month/5 percent of samples] may do so. telephone ( 435) 743-6151, upon receipt of $50.00 for each set What should I do? * You do not need to boil your water or take other corrective (non-refundable), or may be obtained electronically at no cost actions. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult from the Sunrise Engineering website with a user name and password. The ENGINEER for this Contract will be Sunrise your doctor. * People with severely compromised immune systems, in- Engineering, Incorporated and they will be represented by Jeff fants, and some elderly may be at increased risk. These people Albrecht, P.E. as Project Engineer. A pre-bid tour will be held on Octob er 3, 2012, at 1 p.m., should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infec- leaving from the office of the Owner at 64 West 100 North, tion by microbes are available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Bicknell, Utah 84715. Attendance at the pre-bid tour is mandatory. Hotline at 1 (800) 426-4791. Names of those in attendance will be recorded. What does this mean? Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on This is not an emergency. If it had been, you would have SEPTEMBER 20 & 27, and OCTOBER 4, 2012 been notified immediately. Coliform bacteria are generally not harmful themselves. Coliforms are bacteria which are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems. Usually, coliforms are a sign that there could be a problem with the system’s treatment or distribution system (pipes). Whenever we detect coliform bacteria in any sample, we do follow-up testing to see if other bacteria of greater concern, such as fecal coliform or E. coli, are present. We did not find any of these bacteria in our subsequent testing, and further testing shows that this problem has been resolved. What happened? What was done? System’s flush and moved sample sites from outside sample sites. For more information, please contact Torrey Town Hall at 435-425-3600 or P.O. Box 750027 Torrey, Utah 84775. This notice is being sent to you by Water System ID#: 28007. Date distributed: 9/12/2012. Paula Pace, Town Clerk Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Help Wanted Wayne County is accepting applications for part time Reserve Officers in the Sheriff’s office. Applications will be accepted in the Wayne County Clerk’s office until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 8, 2012. General Duties: Enforce state and local laws and performs arrests for criminal activities, serve civil and criminal warrants as required by Federal, State, and Local statutes; Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for assistance from the public; Perform CPR and First Aid; Prepare various reports, records, logs, memoranda, time sheets, and other necessary records to ensure compliance with statutory provisions and procedure requirements; Coordinates and participates in activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; Bailiff duty for Justice and District Court; Serve and protect the citizens of Wayne County and those visiting here. Applicant may receive specialized training as assigned such as: Neighborhood watch, bomb technician, traffic accident investigator, school resource officer, SWAT, K9, animal control officer, firearms, emergency vehicle operations, and other specialty assignments. Potential exists for full time employment upon completion of POST and other training and testing. For further information, contact the County Sheriff’s Office, 18 South Main, Loa, 836-1308. Wayne County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to political, religious or labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, age, national origin, or nondisqualifying physical or mental handicap. Ryan Torgerson, Wayne County Clerk-Auditor 9/27
Call: Colleen Chappell 836-2640 or Sheri Clark 425-3102 There is a lot of interest in starting a new Weight Watchers program in Wayne County. If we have enough to start again we will. We need 35 to start. Cost is $119 for 10 weeks or $42.95 monthly, which includes all internet apps.
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September 20, 2012 WCBA Board of Directors: Ted Winder - President RayLynne Cooper - Vice President Amy Jackson - Financial Officer Vicky Bower - Program Officer Brian Swanson - Past President Ty Markham - At Large Director Jessica Alvey - At Large Director LeEllen McCartney - At Large Director Gary Bagley - At Large Director West Taylor - At Large Director Lore Anderson - At Large Director
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nice print articles about our candy line. But, marketing was one of our biggest hurdles. Reaching our neighbors was difficult. Q: What’s your best marketing tip for people who want to do a higher end food product? A: Trip Advisor has been a great avenue for us. We get really good feed back on our food products. Watching trends makes a difference. Overall, detail in preparation and presentation is extremely important. We have a great resource in Gary at Cafe Diablo. He was so helpful with his advice and willingness to help. We’re very grateful for that. Q: Social media - how have you seen that change the way rural entrepreneurs can do business? Have you seen a direct benefit? A: Social media was a breakthrough for us. We pay attention to Trip Advisor to be sure our ratings are good and travelers are using it. We use Facebook for both CastleRock Coffee and Red Desert Candy Co. Weekly posting and photos help bring our neighbors in, and keep us in touch with travelers that have visited our sites.
Kathy Rabb offers a tray of locally-made artisanal chocolates. Photo by Ann Torrence. Q: Tell us about CastleRock Candy and Coffee. A: When we came to Torrey, we realized that the whole world passed through our little community. With the help of Wayne County Economic Development, we gathered some demographics to discover where they were from, where they were headed and what products they were looking for. Ten years ago when The Taft Plaza was built, we knew that the location was ideal for a coffee bar. We actually counted cars and license plates at the intersection. Our customer base was targeted for travelers, but we wanted to be a good neighbor as well, so we added a candy line.
Q: Is there a product or service you wish you could source locally? A: Local businesses are our best business partners! A lot of our food products come from Royals. Local construction companies did our expansions. We use local plumbers, electricians, and internet services. We couldn’t operate without them. Q: What else should we know about Kathy? A: My husband Tom and I discovered Wayne County 18 years ago. We love the country. We used to come to bike and hike, and decided this is where we wanted to land, and we still hike as much as possible. Our son Scott joined us when we opened the store. He manages both businesses. I do the planning and financial stuff. We have three dogs–we treat them like our kids!
Q: What makes Wayne County a great place to do business? A: Two words...THE PEOPLE. I love the people that make up our community. There is some diversity, people from all over the world have settled here. Have you Q: How has your business changed as it’s grown? A: We listened to what our customers were asking for. The coffee was a good noticed, no one is in a great big hurry! start, but not enough to make the business successful. We expanded and added a light and healthy breakfast and lunch. We were having some good success with our candy line but ran out of space The WCBA is working to establish a leveraged loan pool to expand lending for making candy, so we moved the candy making operation to another location. Again with the help of WC Economic Development, we were able to secure a for local start-ups and business growth in Wayne County. As part of the process, small grant to purchase equipment. For the first two years, we participated in food the WCBA will be sending a survey to its members to help size the loan pool and beverage fairs through out the state to promote our candy line, and it helped. and determine the gaps in the local market. This data will help the WCBA The Travel Council was a great help. Their efforts to keep travelers in Wayne write applications to financial institutions and governmental entities interested County was really important. Our contacts and referrals from motel owners in funding loans in rural communities. A third party will gather the surveys and summarize aggregate data, which and other retailers to CastleRock Coffee helped a lot. Working together as a the WCBA will then to apply for grants to start the program. Your business community is vital. For the candy line and for the first two years, we participated in food and beverage information will remain confidential. Look for the survey in the coming days. fairs, and did a lot of marketing throughout the state. We also had some really Your response is essential!
Survey next step for WCBA micro loan program
THIS WEEK THURSDAY 9/20
SPIN, 5:30 a.m. and 8:0 a.m. Power Plant Fitness Center, Bicknell. 425-3331. Members free/$5 drop-in. The Saddlery Cowboy Bar & Steakhouse, Torrey. Live music by Haywire at 8:00 p.m., 422 West Hwy 24. Find us on Facebook for updates on upcoming performers and specials, www. facebook.com/thesaddlery.
FRIDAY 9/21
SATURDAY 9/22
Farmers Market, Torrey. 4 - 5:30 p.m. at Robber’s Roost Bookstore in Torrey. Fresh produce, cheese and bread from Mesa Farm, Farm Fresh eggs, Native Plants, Anderson Furniture, crafts, original artwork and more. Entrada Institute Sunset Series, Gypsy Jazz, Bluesy Folk, Back Porch Pickin’ & Lyrical Freestyle Flow; Billy & Grace, Musicians. Free (donation requested), starts at 7:30 at Robber’s Roost Bookstore, Torrey.
The Saddlery Cowboy Bar & Steakhouse, Torrey. Live music by The Christian Simmons Band at 8:30 p.m., 422 West Hwy 24.
The Saddlery Cowboy Bar & Steakhouse, Torrey. Live music by The Christian Simmons Band at 8:30 p.m., 422 West Hwy 24.
The Wayne Theatre, Showtimes at www.facebook.com/ thewaynetheatre. 11 E. Main St. Bicknell.
The Wayne Theatre, Showtimes at www.facebook.com/ thewaynetheatre. The Wayne Theatre. 11 E. Main St. Bicknell.
SUNDAY 9/23
Country Cafe, All You Can Eat BBQ Ribs, Loa. 289 N. Main, Loa. 4 p.m. to closing. $10.95 per person The Wayne Theatre, Check local listings or facebook page for showtimes, www.facebook.com/thewaynetheatre. 11 E. Main St. Bicknell. The Saddlery Cowboy Bar & Steakhouse, Torrey. Live music by The Christian Simmons Band at 8:30 p.m., 422 West Hwy 24. The Wayne Theatre, Showtimes at www.facebook.com/ thewaynetheatre. 11 E. Main St. Bicknell.
MONDAY 9/24
The Wayne Theatre, Showtimes at www.facebook.com/ thewaynetheatre. 11 E. Main St. Bicknell.
U P C O M I N G (mark your calendar) September 29 (Sat) Sunset Series. The History of Forest Service in Utah and the NFS in Wayne County Today,; Kurt Robins, Fremont River District Ranger. Free (donation requested), 7:30 at Robber’s Roost Bookstore, Torrey. October 6 (Sat) Sunset Series. Stewardship and the Creation: LDS Perspectives on the Environment; Steven Peck and George Handley, BYU Professors. Free (donation
requested), 7:30 at Robber’s Roost Bookstore, Torrey. October 12-13 (Fri-Sat) Heritage Starfest. The annual Heritage Starfest encourages people to enjoy the dark skies of the Colorado Plateau, share the heritage of night skies, and encourage preservation of dark skies. The Heritage Starfest includes a wide range of activities for individual and families including campfire storytelling, dark sky fun run/walk, dark
sky movie matinee, exhibits, speakers, 4-H activities, and stargazing. Wayne County Community Center, Bicknell. October 18-19 Fall Break. Wayne County School District. October 24 (Wed) Wayne County Business Association General Meeting. Election of new officers. 11 am, Road Creek Inn, Loa. Lunch provided.
SPECIAL DEALS A Sign For All Seasons Boutique is open Mon. thru Fri. from 10:00 am till 5:00 p.m. Come in and browse all the new home decor, picture frames and seasonal yard decor. Custom orders are always welcome. 83 West Center, Loa. Backcountry Outfitters. Vibram Fivefingers shoes are good for your feet, balance, & posture, plus they just look cool. And they’re on sale for 20% off ! Visit our Torrey retail store for your outdoor recreation needs. At highways 12 & 24. Junction of Highways 12 & 24,(435) 425-2010. www.backcountryoutfitters.com, email: info@ backcountryoutfitters.com
Brian Farm Service Center. Keep warm this winter with clothing from Brian Farm Service. We have a large selection of Carhartt, Dickie and Berne winter coats and insulated coveralls. We also have Neos overshoes and Muck boots to keep your feet nice and warm. We carry adult sizes as well as children sizes. 33 E 300 S Loa. Brooke’s Country Boutique Come in for all your FALL clothes, home decor, and lots lots more. Get a jump on Christmas with our cute ideas for Moms, Dads, Grandma’s, Grandpa’s, Kids and Grandkids. Fall Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10:00 a.m. till 5:30 p.m. I’m adding lots of new stuff each day to my new website at www.brookescountryboutique.com too! 377 S. Main Lyman.
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By Jeffery J. McKenna Remember that great episode of “Friends” where Ross convinces Rachel, Phoebe and the others to sit down and write their wills and designate durable power of attorney in the event something should happen to them? Of course you don’t; it never happened. The fact is, singles don’t bother with estate planning. For sure, part of the joy of being single is the no-strings-attached lifestyle. The term “estate planning” sounds like something only grandparents do. Not to be overly grim, but singles can face the inevitable as much as anyone else. In fact, many estate planning attorneys believe that singles need it more. In a marriage, it is pretty much assumed that a spouse, even in the absence of any planning, is going to be the person that the court is going to appoint as the guardian over your personal and health
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