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Thursday, September 26, 2019

Free Park Entrance September 28 for National Public Lands Day

GLEN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA - In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will offer free park entrance on Saturday, September 28. A wide diversity of land and water based activities are available to suit everyone’s interest. The fee waiver includes entrance fees only. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included in the fee waiver.

Visitors are encouraged to know and follow guidelines for desert and boating safety. Life threatening dangers to avoid include swimming at marinas, flash floods, cliff jumping, heat stroke, and carbon monoxide emitted by generators or engines that are running.

Visitors to Glen Canyon use a variety of watercraft on Lake Powell. Because quagga mussels have been confirmed both above and below the Glen Canyon Dam, all boaters must clean, drain, and dry their boats and all equipment after contact with these waters. Specific information about applicable state laws is available for Utah and Arizona.

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Boulder Kids and Residents Join Recent Global Climate Strike with Walk Down Highway 12

by Tessa Barkan

Revised Wayne County Fire District "Fire Fee" Proposal Increases Funds for Fire Services The revised proposal increases funds by $130,000, around $100,000 less than original proposal

WAYNE COUNTY - The Wayne County Fire District thanks all those who provided input during the recent public comment period regarding the proposed "Fire Fee" for all private land in the county, according to Steve Lutz, District Chairman and acting Fire Chief.

The proposed fee of $5 per month, per parcel drew wide support from many residents but criticism from landowners who own multiple parcels that are greenbelt/agricultural land, who felt they were unduly burdened.

The original proposal would have raised about $230,000 for fire services, but Tessa Barkan

Logan Navar and Liliana Sanders lead the march down Highway 12 in Boulder on September 20.

BOULDER - “Attention Kids, Parents, and other Adults who care about this planet and kids' futures,” began eight-year-old Logan Navar’s letter to the community, inviting residents to gather on Friday, September 20 in solidarity with climate strikers around the world. These strikes were precipitated by sixteen-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, who began a series of weekly protests in August 2018 that have since spread worldwide.

September 20 marked the date

Op-Ed

A Dangerous Road

by Brian Bremner, Garfield County Engineer The opinions in this editorial are my own thoughts and are not sanctioned or approved by, and may not reflect the views Garfield County or its elected officials. I take sole, personal responsibility for the ideas expressed herein.

GARFIELD COUNTY Just over 161 years ago, Abraham Lincoln delivered his “A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand” speech in Springfield, Illinois. The title is a phrase known by many as a statement made by Jesus as recorded in the three synoptic gospels. Lincoln said afterwards that he wanted to use a statement that was “indisputably true” and that came from a “universally known figure, expressed in simple language as universally known, that it may strike home to the minds of men to rouse them to the peril of the times.”

Lincoln’s business partner, William H. Herndon reflected later that “Lincoln … announced an eternal truth – not only as broad as America, but covers the world.”

My purpose is similar: to rouse the faculties of Garfield County’s citizens to a danger-

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ous road that we are travelling that can only lead to misery, trouble and heartache. Lincoln’s point is just a valid today as it was 161 years ago.

The name of that dangerous road (that in my professional engineering opinion should be closed and abandoned for all time) is Divisive Criticism.

We live in a society plagued by negative media, fault finding and criticism. A simple read of news stories from the various media we have at our finger tips will show a preponderance of negative headlines, often viciously criticizing individuals for what may well be common human mistakes – albeit well intentioned.

In my nearly four decades of involvement with local government officials I can Dangerous Road Cont'd on page 6

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

THURS. SEPTEMBER 26 - WED. OCTOBER 2

Fall has fallen and so have our temperatures. Thursday and Friday will see highs in the 70s, dropping steadily to the high 60s and 50s throughout the rest of the week. Lows progress from low 40s to the 20s and 30s. Slight chance of precip, 10 - 20%.

of the latest mass protest, believed to be the largest climate strike in world history. It is estimated that over four million people took part globally.

Thunberg’s work focuses on holding politicians accountable for changes in environmental policy, and encouraging other young people to stand up for the same. “For way too long, the politicians and the people in power have gotten away with not doing anything to fight the climate

crisis and the ecological crisis,” she told the crowd at the Extinction Rebellion protest in April, “But we will make sure that they will not get away with it any longer.”

Navar helped organize the event after learning about Thunberg’s work. “Some people just happened to be born in the world in the middle of this giant thing called climate Boulder Climate Strike Cont'd on page 10

Dixie National Forest Now Hiring Temporary or Seasonal Jobs for 2020 Field Season

DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST - The Dixie National Forest is looking for dedicated individuals from all walks of life, of all abilities to join our workforce for temporary or seasonal jobs in the 2020 field season; duty stations may include St. George, Cedar City, Panguitch, and Escalante, Utah.

Temporary positions with the Forest Service are a way to gain experience, work outdoors, and get exposure to different careers. Applications are accepted on the USAJOBS.gov website from Sept. 16-30.

The Dixie National Forest offers many different types of challenging and rewarding careers that include the following: Forestry Technician (Fuels) Forestry Technician (Dispatch) Forestry Technician (Hotshot/Handcrew) Forestry Technician (Recreation) Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) Biological Science Aid Range Technician Forestry Aid (General) Range Aid Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Prep)

Lead Forestry Technician (Timber Pre-Sale) Biological Science Technician (Plants) Hydrologic Technician Automotive Equipment Dispatcher Dixie Now Hiring Cont'd on page 6

a revised proposal, that drew support from those attending a recent public hearing, only charges the fee on land with structures. At the District meeting on September 17th, the revised fee was adopted by the 3-0 vote. It will bring will bring in much less, about $130,000.

Still, that is a significant boost over current funding levels and will help provide some of the modern safety equipment for firefighters that they now lack. The fee will be shown on County Tax notices that will be mailed out in a few weeks.

—Wayne County Fire Distict

Poll Finds Political Affiliations Shape Opinions on Climate Change

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Climatologists say raging wildfires in the Amazon rainforest and in other parts of the world are attributable to global warming SALT LAKE CITY Category 5 hurricanes lashing the Atlantic Ocean and the massive fires still raging in the Amazon rain forest are stark reminders about the changing climate, but a new poll shows party affiliation plays a large role in whether Utahans and other Americans think climate change is an urgent crisis.

Polling analyst Mary Snow with Quinnipiac University said 56% of registered voters nationwide believe cli-

mate change is an emergency, and 67% think the U.S. should be doing more to address the issue.

"Not everyone, though, is feeling the sense of urgency," Snow said. "Democrats, 84% say it's an emergency; independents, 63%. But 81% of Republicans say it's not an emergency."

Snow said almost threequarters of young people Climate Change Cont'd on page 10

Chris Hatch Awarded "Jail Commander of the Year"

Courtesy Garfield County Sheriff's Office

GARFIELD COUNTY - Chris Hatch was awarded "Jail Commander of the Year" by the Executive Board at the 2019 Sheriff's Association. Featured from left to right is Chad Jensen, Sheriff of Cache County, Steve White, Sheriff of Grand County, Chris Hatch, Garfield County Jail Commander, James D. Perkins Jr., Sheriff of Garfield County, Paul Wimmer, Sheriff of Tooele County, Tracy Glover, Sheriff of Kane County and Nate Curtis, Sheriff of Sevier County. Chris Hatch has been Jail Commander for six years for Garfield County. Sheriff Perkins states she is doing a great job and is very proud of all she has accomplished.

—Garfield County Sherriff's Office

We can't save the world by playing by the rules, because the rules have to be changed. Everything needs to change - and it has to start today.

—Greta Thunberg

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Partial Abandonment of Black Rock Valley Road (formerly Forest Service Road 1555)

I have owned property In Mammoth View Ranch Estates (hereinafter "the property") since July of 1998. I chose this property because it is a remote location surrounded by Dixie National Forest with no Public Access posted at the entry of "the property" since the inception of "the property", sold to Gary Menaker in November of 1988.

Since the recent abandonment of Black Rock Valley Road (Forest Service Road 1555), ATV riders have been roaming our neighborhood, sometimes late at night.

For this reason, we appeared in front of the Garfield County Commission for an alternate solution to the abandonment of Black Rock Valley Road.

I attended a Garfield County Commission meeting on September 9, 2019, to address the issue of the abandonment of public access on Black Rock Valley Road (hereinafter "the road"), as none of the property owners to be affected by the abandonment were notified by mail. It was published in the local newspaper and on their website, with no map referencing the location of "the road". None of the property owners were aware that "the road" was Forest Service Road 1555, as it was never referenced in the publication, nor was any map posted for reference. You were asked specifically why the Garfield County Commission would grant abandonment of "the road", which has no structure or home located on it, in favor of relocating the public access road through our neighborhood, which passes directly through at least 13 private properties. You claimed that you only had a legal easement on Dry Lake Road and not on Black Rock Valley Road.

Mr. Bremner corrected Commissioner Pollock and stated there was, in fact, an ease-

ment on both roads. It was the commission's decision to grant abandonment of Black Rock Valley Road and claim public access through our neighborhood. We were summarily dismissed and sent to speak with Mr. Bremner, Garfield County Road Engineer.

In Mr. Bremner's office, my neighbors and I requested a copy of the Petition to abandon "the road" and were told, in front of 6 witnesses, that they are very informal here, and that there was no Petition filed in this case. He stated the request to abandon the road was made by Tom Hatch and Steve Farnsworth, verbally, with an attorney present on their behalf. He then brought it before the commissioners and a public hearing was scheduled, but no affected property owners were notified in a manner that any residents of Mammoth View Ranch Estates would know what road was being abandoned. Even Mr. Bremner stated that he had never before heard of Black Rock Valley Road. This was not proper notification, and I feel this was done so that none of the property owners would know anything about it until it was too late to do anything.

The only alternative offered to the property owners by Mr. Bremner was that they would change the road signs installed and that Garfield County would maintain the road. We have maintained these roads ourselves for over 30 years. Neither of these alternatives are acceptable.

I feel this is a direct violation of my rights as a property owner and resident of Garfield County. I would like the abandonment to be set aside, the property owners given a chance to oppose the abandonment and afford them time to gather the information they require to hire counsel and represent the property owners living in Mammoth

View Ranch Estates, which are directly affected by the abandonment.

The Freedom of Information Act specifically states: It has often been observed that the central purpose of the FOIA is to "open[] up the workings of government to public scrutiny." One of the premises of that objective is the belief that "an informed electorate is vital to the proper operation of a democracy." A more specific goal implicit in the foregoing principles is to give citizens access to the information on the basis of which government agencies make their decisions, thereby equipping the populace to evaluate and criticize those decisions.[5]:1108.

I hereby formally request, in writing, a copy of the Petition to Abandon; The reasons for abandonment; Any and all minutes, prior to and after the public hearing held pertaining to the abandonment of Black Rock Valley Road; Proof that Dry Lake Road (or what used to be Dry Lake Road) was used as public access for a period of 10 years; Any and all other documentation the County is in possession of with regard to this matter.

The road that Garfield County claims easement on was altered when "the property" was sold to Gary Menaker. What used to be Dry Lake Road is now East Side Road which dead ends at a private residence owned by Michael and Theresa Abrams.

Dry Lake Road became their driveway, and all access has since deteriorated to the point that it is no longer an access road. The road now turns left on 800 North, which the County has not proven they have an easement on. The roads have been altered and Dry Lake Road, as seen on a current map, is no longer in the location the County had an easement.

I would like a reasonable explanation as to why the commission, who historically rule in favor of the many over the few, would abandon a public access road with NO residence upon it and no resident of Garfield County, in favor of a road that travels through an existing subdivision with multiple homes and private residences. I would like proof that Dry Lake Road was ever a "public access road for a period of ten years", as it has not been public access for over 30 years.

I would like the Utah State Road Ombudsman to review this case and all documentation pertaining to this abandonment to ascertain if it was done legally with proper notice to the affected parties involved. More than half of the property owners here are from out-of-state. How can publishing in the local paper here be proper notification of what the commission was doing? I believe the property owners should have been notified, by mail, so that those that would oppose this could be given an equal opportunity to have counsel present and afford them the same legal representation that Petitioners enjoyed.

If the Garfield County Commission is unwilling to explore another alternative, I intend to pursue this matter as far as is necessary to bring these inequities to light. This action by the Garfield County Commission was performed with the intent of keeping the residents of "the property" in the dark and making it impossible for anyone to rebut the reasons set forth in any Petition or transcript of the oral request to abandon. This whole process reeks of favoritism and discrimination.

Donna Pollock, Hatch

BRYCE - On August 30, the National Park Service announced a new electric bicycle (e-bike) policy for national parks, expanding recreational opportunities and accessibility. The policy supports Secretary’s Order 3376, signed by U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt on August 29, which directs Department of the Interior (DOI) bureaus to create a clear and consistent e-bike policy on all federal lands managed by the Department.

At Bryce Canyon National Park this new policy will enable visitors to use ebikes (low-speed electric bicycles with power assistance) in the same manner as traditional bicycles—allowing them on park roads as well as

the park’s Shared-Use Path.

An e-bike is defined as a twoor three-wheeled cycle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts (1 h.p.) that provides propulsion assistance. The operator of an e-bike may only use the motor to assist pedal propulsion. The motor may not be used to propel an e-bike without the rider also pedaling, except in locations open to public motor vehicle traffic.

As with traditional bicycles, e-bikes are not allowed on any surfaces other than park roads and the Shared-Use Path.

E-bikes advance Healthy Parks Healthy People goals to promote parks as a health resource by supporting a healthy park experience that is accessible, desirable, and relatable

to people of all abilities, and by minimizing human impact through the expansion of active transportation options in parks.

A copy of the National Park Service’s announcement as well as links to the agency’s new e-bike policy is available online at www.nps.gov/

orgs/1207/ebikepolicy.htm Additional information can also be obtained by visiting the park’s website at www. nps.gov/brca, or by calling the park’s main information line at (435) 834-5322.

—National Park Service

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nic man-made lakes in North America, it comprises only 13 percent of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

The recreation area stretches from Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah, encompassing scenic vistas, geologic wonders, proposed wilderness areas, and a vast panorama of human history.

—National Park Service

E-bikes Approved for Use in Bryce Canyon, Other National Parks

participate in National Public Lands Day. Find all the information needed to plan your next adventure here. The last opportunity in 2019 for free park entrance will occur on November 11, in celebration of Veteran’s Day. While Lake Powell is one of the largest and most sce-

Vote HARSHAD P. DESAI as Panguitch City Councilman

Why? (1) Water bill = material (water) + infrastructure (pipes, etc.) + Service ( to read meter, etc.). If your water bill is $50, it can be $5 for water, $20 for infrastructure, and $25 for service. Now if your water usage is increased (doubled), you need to pay $10 for water – not $40 for infrastructure and $50 for meter reader. I am in favor of penalty for abusers in dry years.

However, in wet year, more water is gift of GOD to public – not city cronies. NOTE: In last 5 years, the city transferred water / sewer funds into General Fund (worthless employment, bonus, raises, promitions, etc.) . Somebody is not only eating your lunch but keeping you in dark. HARSHAD is needed in the council cocoon. (2) Panguitch City is selling it’s land at rate of $3600 / acre. HARSHAD’s questions are like Who / how the price was established? Who authorized it? How did it happen?

How much public know about this? Panguitch city mayor’s / council members’ response thru it’s part time attorney (Mr. Barry Huntington) to HARSHAD was – “It was done by Allen Henrie as a city manager”. There should be a limit how much cesspool allowed in public entities. HARSHAD is needed in the council cocoon. Closed door meeting / executive sessions—They are for public interest (100%). They are not for city cronies for personal gains (to keep public in dark). This is burden of city cronies (city council members + mayor) to establish first. If it is not in public interest, individual city council member has right / duty to object to go into closed door meeting HARSHAD is needed in the council cocoon.

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September 26, 2019

POWER IN PINK to Hold 7th Annual Breast Cancer Support Fundraiser

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Denis Julien, Early Wayne County Wind Walker

by Adus Dorsey II

Courtesy Power in Pink

Power in Pink, an event started by four breast cancer survivors, will hold its seventh annual Run and Walk on October 5. Those interested can register on active.com or on the day of the event. Registration is $25, free for breast cancer survivors.

CEDAR CITY - The 7th annual Power in Pink Walk & Run will take place on Saturday, October 5 at Cedar City West Canyon Park. The one mile walk and five mile run provides an opportunity to remember those lost to the disease as well as celebrate, honor, and to support breast cancer survivors.

Interested participants may register for $25 at active. com or the day of the event.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the Run and Walk begins at 8:15 a.m. Participants receive a T-shirt and commemorative pin. Hot cocoa, water and other refreshments will be provided.

Started in 2013 by four young breast cancer survivors, the fundraising effort will help meet the needs of local women and their families. “Most breast cancer fundraisers send proceeds out of the area,” said Robyn Brown, one of the original Iron Young Survivors. “However, this event will specifically benefit ladies in our area that need help getting through the challenges of treatment.

Maybe they need child care so they can attend their radiation treatments. Maybe they need gas to get to the hospital. Maybe they just need to be reminded they are beautiful and they matter. We can help. We can make a difference for them.”

Thanks to the support of many local sponsors, all breast cancer survivors are invited to participate in this year’s Walk & Run at no cost.

“We want you with us as we walk to honor those who are fighting and who have fought this battle. Please come be our guests of honor,” said Brown.

The group is also accepting names for those they can honor along the route. Names and photos can be sent to powerinpinkcedarcity@gmail.com.

Sponsors for the 2019 Power In Pink Walk & Run include Ernie’s Stores, SUU Alumni & Community Relations, Iron County School District, Kolob Sign & Design, Sizzler, Myriad, Women’s Health and Midwifery Southern Utah, State Bank of Southern Utah and Smith’s.

For more information, email powerinpinkcedarcity@ gmail.com or follow the event on Facebook or Instagram.

Donations can be made via Venmo @Power-in-Pink2019.

According to the CDC, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, regardless of race or ethnicity. About 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 12.4%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. October is breast cancer awareness month.

—Power in Pink

Observe Landscape Painter Bernie Marks Working At Carl Hayden Visitor Center September 19-27

Painting of Lake Powell Pelicans by Bernie Marks.

PAGE - Anyone who enjoys watching the creation of art will want to stop by the Carl Hayden Visitor Center located near Page, Arizona September 19 through 27 while landscape painter Bernie Marks is in residency.

Visitors and locals alike are encouraged to come watch landscape painter Bernie

Marks as his piece develops.

On September 27 at 9:00 a.m. anyone interested is invited to a grand unveiling of his finished work.

According to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Superintendent William Shott, "The landscapes Bernie has painted of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in the

Courtesy National Park Service

past are absolutely gorgeous.

We are so thrilled he accepted our invitation to paint live at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center. I think it is going to be really exciting for visitors to watch his work develop during his residency."

—National Park Service

WAYNE COUNTY Early Tuesday morning, September 17th, black clouds hung in the western sky above Loa. It looked like something you might expect to see in Raiders of the Lost Ark, except there was no bullwhip. By nine a.m., you would have thought the whole sky incident was a dream, as there wasn’t a cloud left in it. If you had mentioned anything about it in the Loa post office at ten, folks might have started to step slowly away from you. The weather is, and always has been, cause for deep consternation, contemplation and a constant source of mystery. No ones knows better how it comes and goes than a Wayne County farmer. If you don’t believe it, just catch one of them in the morning while they are having their third cup of coffee.

Without mixing any words, they will proceed to tell you all about it.

To drive through Wayne County early in the morning, from east to west, is kind of like what I imagine it must have been for the first eyes to see it. Everything seems new and inviting, and quite mystical in the twilight. The higher the sun rises in the east, life in the valley slowly comes into sharp focus, and one begins to see Wayne County for what it truly is. As the days on the calendar creep closer toward October, the colors in the fields between Bicknell and Loa are on their final yearly run of changing from a fluorescent green to autumn gold.

Trying to imagine what anyone experiences when they see Wayne County for the first time can be a daunting task, as Wayne County is one of those special places that is truly hard to describe over the phone to someone that has never seen it.

Recounting early Wayne County history is like following a long trail of bread crumbs. There are gaps so wide that if you don’t pay close attention, you might find your mind in the deserts of northern Mexico or the Sound

of Music valleys of Canada, without a single clue of how you got there.

One of my favorite stories of early visitors to Wayne County is of Denis Julien, a French trapper / trader, that chose to run the Green River against the flow. Try as you might, you would be hard pressed to learn much about Denis Julien. His birth date is unknown, and no one knew where or when he decided it was time die. There are some sketchy records that the Catholic church has in its catacombs that mentions he married an Ioway Indian woman named Catherine. This was in the late 1700s. In 1804 through 1808, he was known to the governor of the Louisiana Territory, Meriwether Lewis. In an entry in Lewis’ diary, he describes Julien as “an old and much respicted (sic) trader among the among the Ioways (sic).” Like torn pages from a book, nothing is known of why Julien decided to leave the low lands of the slow moving Mississippi River with a sack full of beaver traps, or why he set his sites to a place so far across the Rocky Mountains. As a late comer, by the time Julien got to what was then the wild-west, most of the beaver had been trapped out, and newly spun silk from the Orient had replaced Beaver in making fashionable head wear.

Stories softly told about Julien, in dingy trading posts over a glass of warm whiskey or while puffing on a corn cob pipe around late-night campfires at rendezvous in northern Utah, say that once he found his way west, Julien made it his business to know the river. He quickly learned the canyon’s moods, and he didn’t fight nature; he used it.

It was well-known that mountain men of the time treasured their horses, but the French trappers chose the waterways.

They used handmade canoes to move around and, so you could tell one from the other, the French trappers wore bright red sashes. As was true

of most Frenchman of the time, Julien was known to have been raised Catholic, and for his personal daily protection and continued peace of mind, he would always say his nightly prayers.

One of the many mysteries about Denis Julien was why he paddled solo up stream and, as anyone knows, most canoeists choose to go with the flow. Yet in a close study of the dates of his inscriptions on the canyon walls and boulders near the Green River, it is apparent that Julien traversed the Green from south to north, leaving his initials and dates in what is now Canyonlands National Park, which is Wayne County’s most rugged eastern boundary.

On a boulder in Hell Roaring Canyon, north of Mineral Bottoms at the start of Canyonlands National Park, Denis Julien left a clue as to how he traveled up stream mile after mile. As any river runner worth his salt that has spent any amount time on the river in Canyonlands knows, you have to be wary of the afternoon canyon winds. In late spring and summer, afternoon winds blow upstream, and sometimes with enough gusto to halt the forward momentum of a fully loaded canoe or raft full of worn out tourists.

The "D. Julien" inscription, dated 3 mai (sic) 1836, on that big Green River boulder clearly depicts the shape of a boat, and carefully etched into the bow of the boat is a mast. Long ago, amateur river detectives correctly surmised that Julien’s had a collapsible mast, one with a floppy sail. From his inscriptions carved in stone, it is apparent that Julien preferred to sit back in his comfortable canoe and let the power of the wind walk him up river on Wayne County’s most easterly boundary, in the waning afternoon canyon light.

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Schools & Sports PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

The Bobcats had another great week. The Baseball team came away with two big wins. First out at Bryce Valley, the Cats took it to the Mustangs, 18 to 3 in five innings.

The Cats got in a lot of batting practice with this game and the JV game. The JV game was finally called because of darkness, with the Cats leading 21 to 19. I was busy on Friday, but I went by the ball field and found out the score at that time was 6 to 2 in favor of the Piute T-Birds. I should have stayed.

In the bottom of the last inning, the Cats were trailing 6 to 7. They had two men on, and up stepped a freshman, who promptly drove in both runners and the Cats came away with an 8 to 7 victory.

If I remember correctly, when the Cats were in Piute, the TBirds did the same thing to the Cats,.They came from behind, winning by one run in the last inning. The baseball season is

rapidly coming to an end. The Cats have two away games, and on September 25, they travel to another tough team, Valley, and then out to Green River on the 27th. Wayne will be here for the final game of the season on October 2. The Cats are currently in 3rd place in region 20 and will be going to the State quarters in Spanish Fork on October 8th. Then if all goes well, the State tournament will be held down in Dixie on the 11th & 12th.

The Lady Cats continue to march on their way to another great year, with a three set victory over the Milford Tigers.

Milford was ranked second in the State, but the Cats didn’t seem to have much problems with them. The volleyball season is going on for another month, with the Cats playing up at South Sevier on the 24th.

They then have three home games. Valley will be here on the 27th. On October 2, Piute

will visit and the Escalante team will be here on October 9th. On the 11th and 12th, it will be the SV tournament, and that will be all for both the JV and Varsity. This is a fun time because most of the teams will be 2 & 3 A teams.

Saturday was the Sophomore tournament, and there were ten teams competing.

The Cats really strutted their stuff, not losing any games.

They ended up playing for the Championship game against the Escalante Moquis.

Coach Hughes has finally got some girls with some height, and they made it to the finals with only one loss. The Cats played really well in the Championship game, and came away with winning all of their games. Looks like Coach Norris is going to keep up the Cats winning tradition for some time. Many thanks to all of those who donated food to sell at the concession stand.

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Southern Utah University Among Top 10 for Lowest Student Debt

Courtesy Southern Utah University

Along with ranking as the best public regional university in Utah, Southern Utah University has just been ranked 7th in the nation and 2nd in the west for having the lowest student debt for a regional university. Over half of the class of 2017 graduated debt free.

CEDAR CITY - Southern Utah University is one of the top universities in the country in ensuring its students aren’t loaded down with debt when they graduate. The 2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings lists SUU as 7th in the nation and 2nd in the west for lowest student debt among regional universities. SUU ranks as the best public regional university in Utah.

“We value affordability. It is thrilling to learn that we are leading the nation in low debt for our graduates,” said Southern Utah University President Scott L. Wyatt.

“This ranking reaffirms the fact that we are being success-

ful with our leading value – to prepare students for great jobs and enriched lives,” With tuition costs rising, U.S. News compiled a list of schools that are graduating students with the lightest debt loads. The report looked specifically at students that graduated in 2017 and included loans taken out by students from the federal government.

That year, more than half of SUU’s graduating class graduated debt-free and for those that did graduate owing, the median amount owed was $11,000. The average student loan debt nationwide is $37,000 per borrower.

SUU steadily works to make quality higher education

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financially accessible to everyone. This past year, SUU was the only school in the Utah System for Higher Education that didn’t raise tuition and student fees for the 20192020 school year. In August of 2019, the Utah State Board of Regents agreed to lower tuition for online-only undergraduate programs at SUU. And beginning in January 2020, the new 3-Year bachelor degree program will reduce barriers to graduation making it easier for students to save both time and money.

“We are not resting on our laurels,” said Wyatt. “We continue to work hard to reduce the cost of education at SUU and keep student debt as low as possible. SUU is a great investment.”

The report evaluates schools in up to 16 areas related to academics including peer assessment, retention, class sizes, student-faculty ratios, ranking of its incoming freshman and graduation rates. The schools are then ranked based on their overall scores in these various areas, and the top schools are recognized in the Best Colleges List. Southern Utah University has been consistently recognized as a top-level university and ranks 33 among Top Regional Public Universities in the western United States and is number 1 in Utah.

U.S. News and World Report is the top source for higher education rankings in the nation. Rankings are organized according to a school’s mission and region in the country. Peer assessment, retention and graduation rates account for more than half of U.S. News and World Report’s evaluation.

—Southern Utah University

September 26, 2019

Wills, Trusts, and More

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Dad Died and Teenager Got All

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by Jeffery J. McKenna It was almost 20 years ago. I was a young attorney.

A mother and her teenage daughter came to my office.

I learned that the young girl’s father, her mother’s former husband, had died. She was the only heir of a $400,000 life insurance policy.

The father had done no estate planning. All $400,000 was to be paid to the daughter.

Because she was a minor, a court proceeding was needed to appointment a conservator over the monies. This was a time consuming and burdensome process with annual accountings to the court. However, the worst part was that at age 18 the daughter received the funds with no restrictions.

This is a poor way to pass an inheritance to your children.

The best way to plan for minor children is by providing for them through a Common Trust. This can be created as a part of your will or trust. The trustee of the Common Trust can provide your children with as much income and principal of the trust as each child requires for his or her individual health, maintenance, support, and educational needs.

A typical Common Trust remains in existence until

your youngest child reaches a specific age. When the Common Trust terminates, you can then leave each child's share in his or her own Separate Trust, if desired, or allow outright distribution.

Separate Trusts can call for distributions of the trust principal over time. For instance, the terms of a child's trust could provide that a child is to receive one-third of the trust share upon reaching the age of 25, one-third at age 30, and the balance at age 35.

The trustee of the child's Separate Trust can be given the discretion to distribute principal and income for your child’s basic needs, as well as special needs of buying a house, or purchasing a business. If your child dies before the complete distribution of his or her trust share, you can control where the assets will then pass.

Leaving property to your children in trust as opposed to outright can protect your children from their own youth or inexperience with handling money. Many young people are overwhelmed by immediate and uncontrolled wealth, and their inheritance can prove to be a source of destruction rather than a blessing.

The key to proper plan-

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Now with a Panguitch Office at 46 North Main Street to serve clients in and around Garfield County. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 20 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 6281711 or jmckenna@barneymckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW.BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM. He would enjoy hearing from you.

ning for children is not simply to leave money, but to leave money intelligently.

Property Taxes and Equalization

by Garfield County Taxpayers Association property in Garfield County is recorded at the courthouse in Panguitch. Property records, including ownership, sales and valuation information, are public records housed in the Recorder's Office. Unfortunately, at this time, Garfield County does not participate in the online GIS database that would make these records available without a trip to Panguitch. At the Recorder's Office, you are free to review any and all property records, compare your parcel to other parcels, and even print copies of those records. In recent months, individuals, as well as the GCTA, have reviewed property records to determine the consistency of the assessor’s compliance with state law and, more importantly, to look at how properties of similar categories are being appraised. For instance, structures and properties should be appraised at a value that is equal to other structures and properties of similar size, use, location and nature. This is referred to as equalization and it is required by Utah State Code.

In a previous article, the GCTA alerted property owners they could appeal their property valuation. While the date for filing an appeal this year has passed, there’s always next year. The process for appealing your tax bill requires submitting an application that goes before the County's Board of Equalization along with documentation to justify your appeal.

It is important to note that you can only appeal the as-

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A lady on a commuter plane was reading a newspaper article about life and death statistics. Fascinated, she turned to the man next to her and asked, "Did you know that every time I breathe somebody dies?"

"Really," he said, "have you tried mouthwash?"

It's Your Money

PANGUITCH – Autumn brings many happy experiences: brisk mornings, changing of leaves, football and… paying property taxes.

Yes, paying your tax bill can be a fulfilling experience if you know your tax money will go to good use and that it is based on a fair assessment of your property's value.

You should have received your 2019 Notice of Property Valuation and Tax Changes from the County at the end of July. The notice lists both the 2018 and 2019 assessed market value, as determined by the County, so you can see any recent changes in taxable value.

Utah State Law requires county assessors, who are certified and/or licensed real estate appraisers, to assess the value of each privately-owned property in their county every year in order to update taxable values based on current market data. It is important to note that the assessor does not “create” the value. Buyers and sellers of real property generate value through transactions in the marketplace, while the taxable value is determined by a process of comparing those transactions. The assessor simply has the legal responsibility to study the transactions and appraise your property accordingly.

In addition to an annual market-based assessment, the assessor is also required to make an in-person inspection of all properties at least every five years to make sure changes or improvements on a parcel are included in the property assessment. For instance, if you added a workshop or a garage to your home, the assessed value would increase.

However, if your property is neglected or in need of repair, the assessed value would decrease. As the market value changes, so does the assessed value and your tax bill.

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sessed “fair market value” of the parcel in question, not the property tax itself. If the appeal results in an adjustment of the assessed value of your parcel, your taxes will then be adjusted to reflect the new valuation. In a recent successful appeal, an Escalante property owner documented that their property had been appraised three to four times higher than other comparable properties in town. The Board of Equalization's hearing officer found in favor of the property owner and the property value was adjusted - resulting in a savings of several hundred dollars to the owner.

The Board of Equalization application lists different forms of acceptable documentation to substantiate your appeal, but does not provide details on how to obtain such documentation. If you would like more information on how to determine if your property is valued fairly or how to obtain the necessary documentation for an appeal, the GCTA can help you with the steps you can take and available resources. GCTA can be contacted by email (GCTAutah@ gmail.com) or phone (435268-2431).

The Garfield County Taxpayers Association (GCTA) is a non-profit, non-partisan volunteer organization dedicated to fostering an accountable and fiscally responsible government by obtaining information, conducting research, and educating the public. For more information on GCTA, or to join, go to www.GCTAutah.org.

I met someone getting on the elevator who was drinking coffee and complaining about how coffee made him nervous.

I said why don't you quit drinking coffee.

He said, "Because if I didn't have the shakes I wouldn't get any exercise at all."

Warning

While vacationing in Alaska, I couldn't help but notice all the warnings about bears posted in campgrounds, visitors' centers, and rest areas advising people not to feed the bears, how to avoid bears, what to do if a bear sees you, what to do if a bear attacks, and so on.

My favorite, however, was a hand-lettered sign on the door of a small gas station in a remote area.

It said: "Warning! If you are being chased by a bear, don't come in here!"

Birthday Cards

A woman went to the mall to buy Birthday Cards for her son and father.

The 50 feet of displays for hundreds of cards astounded her. She muttered out loud, "I wonder if they have anything for ex- husbands."

The clerk behind the counter said, "Oh, yes ma'am, they do, but they’re in Sporting Goods."

"Really?" exclaimed the woman.

"Yes ma'am. They’re called darts."

Tennis Camp

At the start of a tennis camp for youngsters, the instructor asked, "Can anyone tell me what a good sport is?"

A 5-year-old raised his hand and said, "Baseball."

Today's Thought

A picture is worth a thousand words, but it uses up three thousand times the memory.

PUNishment

Having my hair cut for free is the only fringe benefit I receive.

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

Shower Thoughts

If my calculator had a history, it would be more embarrassing than my browser history.

This week's answers on page 9

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B irthdays

Dee Hatch Celebrates 100 Years

Dee B Hatch

of Loa, will be celebrating his 100th birthday on October 1, 2019.

Dee was born to John Henry and Irma Durrett Johnson Hatch on October 1, 1919 in Koosharem, Utah. He had 5 brothers and one sister. Dee spent his early childhood working hard and enjoying these days of “simpleness,” as he states.

In his youth his family used kerosene lanterns for lights, there was no indoor plumbing, and only one phone in town. The first family car was purchased in the late 1920s. He attended school grades 1-11 in Koosharem, then grade twelve in Salina. He and his cousin rode their bicycles on the dirt road between Koosharem and Salina to find a place to live. They lived in a basement in Aurora and supported themselves while attending school.

Dee topped beets, worked as a janitor at the school, and other farm chores to earn money for food and rent. At the age of 17, he joined the CCC Camp and worked at Eureka, Utah, building roads, cutting posts, and built conservation dams. Following this, he joined his brother to cut timber down by Antimony and Fishlake. In August 1940, he was with the first group of young men in Sevier County to join the US Armed Services. He was honorably released in August 1945 after serving in World War II, with most of his time spent in Pacific Ocean areas and the Philippine Islands.

Dee married Berneal Nelson in 1946, and they were blessed with 6 children, 5 daughters and one son. He raised his family in Loa, Utah and served in both the town and church.

He worked For GarKane Power for 33 years as the “county lineman”, and during this time made many lifetime friends. He covered the area from Hanksville down to Antimony, as well as Fishlake. Dee helped establish the first electricity in Hanksville.

Dee and his wife Berneal were known to be master gardners. They raised an eight acre garden and orchard in Cainville for over 40 years. Their family learned to work hard and play hard.

During his life, Dee. Played the harmonica and button accordion, playing occasionally with the Peterson Orchestra, The Poverty Bench Boys, and Rough Around the Edges. He continues to play his accordion even today. Dee has been an active member of the Harold Brown American Legion Post 92 for many years, assisting with the military services for the US military veterans.

Berneal passed away in December 2015, and Dee has enjoyed spending time with his children this past year.

An open house to honor Dee will be held in the Loa Community Center on October 1, 2019 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.

We invite all to attend.

September 26, 2019

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Last Monday was the start of autumn, and it was the day that we have 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness. We have lost three hours of daylight since the start of summer three months ago.

We will continue to lose two minutes of daylight until the start of winter in December.

The mornings have been cold, but the days seem to warm up rather nicely in the afternoon.

The good thing about the cold mornings is that your lawn doesn’t grow as fast; and you probably won’t have to mow it too many times again this year. The best, last time to mow is after the leaves blow off the trees. That way you can mow and pick of the leaves at the same time.

The big news here was the tour bus crash out by the Pines last week. It was a horrific crash, with 4 people dying and 8 having to be life-flighted to St. George in critical condition. The group was from Shanghai, China and they were on their way to Bryce Canyon. The driver went off the road, overcorrected, flipped over, hit the guard rail and landed upright.

We are so lucky to have great EMS personnel that were able to stabilize the patients and get them to our hospital, where they were treated. Our doctors here have a lot of experience in treating patients in this condition, but not on this scale. There have been a lot accidents on Highway 89.

It was great to see the mutual aid work so well, with ambulances coming from Piute,

Richfield, Kanab, Tropic and Ruby’s Inn, to help transport the patients. I understand that volunteer firefighter, Mike Sorrel, was there to translate for the EMTs from the Mandarin Chinese that he learned from his Mission. Our hearts go out to the families of those who lost their lives.

In the world news, over three million of the world’s youth marched, protesting the lack of any effort in combating global warming. They marched in over 2,500 Cities around the world. At SLC, there was a turnout of 12,000, and in New York, a quarter of a million marched carrying signs that said, “The time is now”. It is sad that they don’t understand that most of the governments in the world are owned by companies that could care less about the problems that global warming has caused. This protest was started by a young 16 year old girl from Sweden. She spoke at the United Nations last Monday, trying to seek the global leaders to do something now. California put on stronger emissions control laws on cars than the Federal Government has and the President said that they couldn’t do that and so it will end up

in court. In the Los Angeles basin in the 1960s and 70s, the smog was just as bad as SLC is now. Because of the tough emissions on the autos, it is much better. Though, there are ten times the cars now. You don’t have to travel very far to see the damage that has been done. Glacier National Park in Montana, 50 years ago had 156 glaciers. Now, there are only 14 left. Global warming is not new. Several million years ago, it was the ice age, and we have been warming up ever since. Now, it is at an accelerated rate.

From the Salt Lake Tribune; birds are vanishing from North America. Nearly three billion fewer wild birds soar in the air than in 1970, a study shows. There are likely many causes. The most important of which include habitat loss and wider use of pesticides. The

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Dangerous Road

man foibles associated with our local governments, as citizens we can and should expect our elected and appointed public officials to act in the public’s best interest – even when an individual or group is a pest, jerk, or an ignoramus.

There are no laws against being a pest, jerk or ignoramus, but it is much easier to be a good public servant when the master is reasonable.

So how should sincere, interested citizens mesh the desire for efficient and open government with recognition that it is administered by imperfect people? Listed below are some suggestions that are constructive rather than divisive and help me to be a better public servant.

1. Wait. You may think

the public official is making the cake all wrong until you find out it is a pineapple upside down cake, or a pie or not a dessert at all. Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. Often, the greatest thing the public can do to influence positive change is exercise patience.

There are very few things that occur in local government that cannot be improved by minor adjustments after initial implementation. It is better to refine policies as we go than hold them up completely until they can be perfect.

2. Criticize Constructively and Privately. Nobody likes to be called out in public. And nobody enjoys being called out privately either.

But if you have a criticism that you just have to get off your chest, first make sure you can do it constructively. That doesn’t mean a view of ‘constructively’ that only benefits you. It means that you do it in a way that makes things better for the public as a whole. If it only benefits you or benefits you at the expense of others, it probably doesn’t fit the definition of constructively. There’s another word for that.

Once you get to the point that you are putting the public’s interest first (because that is what the local official is or should be trying to do) communicate with the proper person privately. For serious matters that is best done in person. If it is serious enough to criticize, you should probably be looking the person in the eye. But do it privately.

For minor matters - suggestions and information you think the official needs to know - you can email, call or text, but be sure to leave your contact information. Be aware the official may not return the communication, but will in all likelihood appreciate the input.

3. Replace “They” with “I” or “We”. Before expressing, “They should do this” or “They should do that” put I or We in the place of the word They. For example, I

should move that rock out of the road, or we should build a bike trail. Now, if you are saying to yourself that isn’t your job or the government should do it, please read The Little Red Hen. Then ask yourself if you really want to be dependent on a government entity to be totally responsible for everything or if you want to retain your independence, freedom and self -sufficiency.

4. Taste Your Pudding.

Too many in our society are unable or unwilling to recognize the impacts of their activities. The proof of the pudding is in the eating. And the proof of an individual’s or group’s efforts is in the resultant improvement or detriment, whichever the case may be. We cannot hide behind a purported desire to increase transparency or public awareness. Or some may even state they are just trying to help foster responsible government. I support all of those worthy goals, but many groups are more interested in contention, criticism, fault finding, nit picking and bogging down government in a morass of minutia. If such efforts result in less efficient government or focus on the mundane rather than the important, the pudding isn’t any good and hurts all of us.

Anything that does not make things better for the majority should be avoided.

In conclusion, I would like to add this philosophy that I believe with every fiber of my being: If every man, woman and child in Garfield County decided to collectively get behind any cause, it would come to fruition; and if even a small percentage of individuals choose to be divisive the chance to achieve any public good is greatly diminished. I personally commit to do all I can to promote the public good and encourage all of my family, friends and neighbors to join me.

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certify at least two undeniable facts: 1) Every public official I have ever met is human; and 2) Not a single public official I have ever met is perfect. I fit those characteristics, and I am confident anyone who reads this article does too. It is also my observation, in the vast majority of cases, public officials are doing the best they can. They make mistakes; they have days they are less dedicated or efficient than others; and they don’t always make the right decision at the right time. But, by and large, they are doing the best they can to be good and profitable public servants.

Notwithstanding the hu-

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survey of more than 500 species reveals steep losses even among traditional abundant birds, such as robins and sparrows. Among the worst hit groups were the warblers, with a population that dropped by 617 million, and there are 440 million fewer black birds. Grassland species have suffered the biggest declines by far, having lost 717 million birds. These birds have probably been decimated by modern agriculture and development. The new study was not designed to determine why birds are disappearing but the results of their loss.

The President has been in office over 900 days, and he has played golf over 200 times at a cost to the tax payer of 100 million dollars.

Mack O.

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Callie Ward, Utah State University Extension Assistant Professor, Garfield County

Be Prepared and Informed!

Wildfires, flashfloods, winds, and EARTHQUAKES have been plentiful around Utah this year. Other parts of the nation and world face hurricanes, tropical storms and earthquakes. Watching the news and seeing others struggle, along with the unknown in our areas, can add to a sense of unrest. Since September is National Preparedness Month, now is a great time to evaluate, or begin, your preparedness supplies and plans for the future.

The website: https:// www.ready.gov/build-a-kit has an option to download a printable Basic Disaster Supplies Kit. The list also has suggestions for “unique needs,” that include pets and

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elderly adults.

Recommendations for the Basic Disaster Supplies Kit include: Water – one gallon per person per day for at least 3 days for drinking and sanitation Food – at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food Battery-powered or hand crank radio and NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert Flashlight First aid kit Extra batteries Whistle to signal for help Dust mask to help filter contaminated air as well as plastic sheeting and duct tape to seal off windows and doors if sheltering in place Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation

• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities such as natural gas • Manual can opener for food • Local maps • Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery • Other items are important, but adding size and weight to the kit may require additional portable totes or back packs. Items to consider are pet supplies, changes of clothing, sleeping bags, cash and prescription medications. A complete list is found at the link above.

Remember that assembling a kit is not a one-anddone task; it requires regular maintenance. You may need to place a re-occurring date on the calendar to update and replenish the kit. Canned and packaged food will expire, batteries will lose power, and you may think of things to add or adapt to better suit your

New Agreement Encouraging Remote Working from Rural Utah Highlights Annual Utah Rural Summit

Courtesy Southern Utah University

Jon Pierpont, Executive Director - Utah Department of Workforce Services, Derek Miller, President & CEO of Salt Lake Chamber, and Theresa Foxley, President & CEO of Economic Development Corporation of Utah signing the memorandum of understanding to promote remote work opportunities. The signing took place during day one of the Utah Rural Summit held on the campus of Southern Utah University.

CEDAR CITY - On day one of the 32nd annual Utah Rural Summit hosted

by Southern Utah University, government and business leaders signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that encourages remote working from home, which is a growing trend across the country.

The MOU could be especially beneficial to Utahns who prefer to live in rural areas of the state where employment is more limited than in the more populated areas of the state.

“This new memorandum of understanding helps remove geographic barriers for Utahns who prefer to live in our rural areas but have been forced to go where the job takes them,” said Lt. Governor Spencer Cox, who attended the two-day conference. “Innovative thinking like this is a big step in ensuring our rural residents have the same opportunity to participate in a surging economy.”

The memorandum is a joint agreement between the Utah Department of Workforce Services, Salt Lake

Chamber, and Economic Development Corporation of Utah. The MOU encourages companies to identify remote employment opportunities and to fill those jobs with workers in rural communities. This agreement helps meet Governor Gary Herbert’s goal to create 25,000 jobs in rural Utah communities.

“The agreement is a clear sign of the commitment to increase economic opportunities for rural Utah and it comes from three of Utah’s most well-respected leaders,” said Stephen Lisonbee, executive director of Utah’s Center for Rural Life. “This is the type of partnerships that rural Utah should really participate in because it has the potential to make a difference in every rural community. It’s exciting to see this unfolding at our annual summit in front of rural Utah’s leadership.”

In addition to signing the cooperative agreement, the summit included presentations by governmental and business leaders from across Utah.

Tuesday’s topics included the

“Power of Partnership – How a Community Wins,” the impact of economic incentives in attracting new jobs, and how innovation can help rural communities overcome economic disadvantages.

The annual Utah Rural Summit concluded Wednesday, September 4 with an economic innovation discussion featuring Gov. Herbert and the State Bank of Southern Utah SpeedPitch competition intended to help identify and support high-potential earlystage businesses and business ideas. Gov. Herbert was also a judge in the competition. Other Wednesday speakers included Southern Utah University President Scott L. Wyatt and Rich Christiansen, chair of the SUU Board of Trustees.

The Utah Rural Summit was founded in 1987 and gives state and community leaders an annual opportunity to develop solutions to increase economic viability in rural Utah.

—Southern Utah University

needs and situation.

The link also describes where to store your kits— namely in three locations: Home: Keep the kits in a designated place and have them ready in case you have to leave quickly. Make sure all family members know where they are kept. Consider including a list of pre-determined additional valuables that can be located and loaded in 5-15 minutes if there is time, space and transportation available.

The list can be taped to the container top or stored in a pocket of the backpack.

Work: Be prepared to shelter at work for at least 24 hours. Your work kit should include food, water and other necessities like medicines, as well as comfortable walking shoes stored in a “grab and go” container in a place that is easily accessed.

Vehicle: In case you are stranded, keep a kit of emergency supplies in your vehicle. It can be similar to your work kit, but you may also want to include some form of shelter and source of warmth should you need to leave your car.

The key to facing potential disasters is being informed and prepared. The suggestions for supplies listed here are important and can reduce the fear of being hungry, cold or injured. However, also take courage in the power of the human spirit regularly demonstrated among our neighbors, families, friends and people across the nation.

Writer- Kathleen Riggs, Utah State University Extension family and consumer sciences professor Adapted for Article- Callie Ward, Extension Assistant Professor, Garfield County

PANGUITCH - Joann Elmer Miller, 89, danced off to eternity with her beloved "Grumps" on September 17, 2019 in Panguitch, Utah. She was born on May 26, 1930 in Payson, Utah, to Arthur Leland and Elizabeth Simons Elmer. She attended elementary school in Antimony until her family moved to Panguitch. Joann was a member of the last class to graduate from Garfield High School in Panguitch. During her senior sluff, Joann married the love of her life, Allen ‘Grumps’ Miller, on March 18, 1948 in the Mesa Arizona Temple. He preceded her in death January 14, 2014.

Joann and Grumps spent every minute of their life together. They worked together their entire adult life at what started out to be her father’s store A.L. Elmer & Son, later known as H&R Builders. Joann and Grumps loved to square dance. Joined by many friends, they went to jamborees all over the western United States, dancing their hearts out. Joann had a great love for her community. She walked countless miles, early in the morning, picking up trash to make Panguitch a beautiful place for all to see. She loved the kids at the schools and never missed a program at the elementary or a play at the high school. Joann, along with Allen, were season ticket holders for the Panguitch High Bobcats sports teams for more years than we can count.

She never missed an opportunity to clip something out of the newspaper or church program about someone she knew, later taking it to them so they would have a copy to treasure.

Joann loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ and lived it her entire life. Being kind and generous was a trait that she taught her family, and those around her, very well. She taught us how to work hard and be honest in all that we did. She instilled in us the love of our Savior Jesus Christ and helped us build our own testimonies of the Gospel. She loved to go to the temple, especially with her family. One of the happiest days of Joann’s life was when her youngest son was married and all six of her children were in the temple together. She loved that her family could be together forever. Joann loved all of her grandchildren and supported them as much as she could, never missing a birthday, anniversary or important date, always sending them a card with a little money inside. She loved to send letters and receive them as well. Every week, without fail, Joann wrote each family missionary a letter and sent them a copy of the local newspaper so they would know what was going on back home. Her love for her family was her greatest joy.

Joann is survived by her six loving children: Wayne (Colleen) Miller, Panguitch; Liz Barney, Washington; Alleen (Kim) Sherwood, Kanab; Arthur (Sheri) Miller, Panguitch; Melanie (Ren) Holman, Washington; Robert (LyNese) Miller, Panguitch; 25 grandchildren, 74 great-grandchildren, and 10 greatgreat-grandchildren.

Also proceeded in death by her parents; brother and sisterin-law, Jerald & Margaret Elmer; son-in-law, Bruce Barney; great-grandchildren: Riley Scott and Charlee Noteman.

Funeral services were held Monday, September 23, 2019 at 12:00 Noon in the Panguitch Stake Center, 550 South 100 West, where friends were able to call Sunday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and Monday morning from 10:00-11:30 a.m. prior to services. 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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LegaL Notices PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday, October 14th, at 11:30 a.m., 2019, in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: Garfield County Short Term Rental Ordinance 2019-9.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 26 and OCTOBER 3 & 10, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE WAYNE COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT #1 A meeting of Wayne County Special Service District # 1 will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commission Room at the Wayne County Courthouse. The directors will discuss allocation of district money and preliminary budget. All interested citizens are invited to attend the meeting. For additional information, call the County Clerk's office at 435-836-1300.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 19 & 26, 2019 NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT & VARIANCE INTENDED USE: 2 GUEST HOUSES ON SAME PARCEL 02-0052-0913 / O-901-1 ZONE CHANGE REQUESTED BY: ADAM ALLEN / MULE DEER LANE PROPERTIES. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD PRIOR TO THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON: OCTOBER 9, 2019 @ 7:00 PM WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE. LEGAL DES: 6.82 acres located at approx 3619 E TEASDALE ROAD. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 26 and OCTOBER 3, 2019 NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE FROM: BCI (Business Commercial Industrial) & RES/AG TO: RESORT RECREATION WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INTENDED USE: 6 CABINS, 1 LAUNDRY BUILDING, 1 EMPLOYEE HOUSE. ZONE CHANGE REQUESTED BY: LEE TAFT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD PRIOR TO THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON OCTOBER 9, 2019 @ 7 PM WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE. LEGAL DES: East part of the existing Taft Travel Plaza parcel cont 2.66 acres.

Located at approximately 875 E SR 24 Torrey.

Parcel: 02-0039-0879 / O-857-2 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 26 and OCTOBER 3, 2019

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BRYCE CANYON CITY PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING BRYCE CANYON CITY GENERAL PLAN OCTOBER 3RD, 2019 9:30 A.M. 70 W 100 N Bryce Canyon previously gave notice of its intent to update the General Plan in March 2019. In accordance with Utah State Code 10-9a-204, Bryce Canyon City hereby gives notice of a public hearing to modify and possibly adopt the Bryce Canyon City General Plan. The draft General Plan addresses long range planning for the entire community. The proposed amendments include comprehensive elements amending existing city plans and policy for growth and development within, and around, Bryce Canyon City. The plan will primarily consider land use, housing, transportation, and capital investment issues within the political boundaries and proposed annexation areas of Bryce Canyon City.

All affected entities should provide any relevant information or comments that could or should be considered in the adoption and implementation of the General Plan. Please include impacts that any proposed General Plan Future Land Use Map may have within the City that an affected entity is considering which may conflict with the proposed General Plan.

For more information, and to provide comment, please plan to attend the Public Hearing on the draft General Plan on October 3, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. at Bryce Canyon City Public Safety Building located at: 70 West 100 North, Bryce Canyon City , 84764. Interested parties are encouraged to subscribe to future notices through the State Public Notice website (http://www. utah.gov/pmn/index.html) for further information including detailed meeting agendas and other issues related to the planning process.

Documents pertinent to this effort will be made available online and/or by contacting Mike Hansen with Rural Community Consultants, mhansen@rural-community.com, (801)5505075.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING HENRIEVILLE TOWN Public hearing regarding the sale of the Old Brush Truck to be held at Town Council Meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 26 and OCTOBER 3 & 10, 2019 PUBLIC HEARING BICKNELL TOWN Bicknell Town Council will be holding a public hearing to open and amend the 2019-2020 budget to include the memorial project/fund. This hearing will be held in conjunction with the regularly scheduled town council meeting on 3 October 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the town hall building, 64 W 100 North.

Connie Durfey, Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. 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 on or before Oct. 16, 2019 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

CHANGE APPLICATIONS(S) 61-3198 (a45112): Miller Family Land Trust propose(s) using 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles South of Panguitch Lak) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3199 (a45113): William and Samantha Morris propose(s) using 0.0007 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (3.5 miles SW of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. 61-3200 (a45114): Paul Berry propose(s) using 0.0007 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (3.5 miles SW of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. 61-3152 (a45120): MV Water Co., a Utah non-profit corporation propose(s) using 0.0176 cfs OR 3.483 ac-ft. from groundwater (7 miles west of Hatch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 19 & 26, 2019 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GARKANE ENERGY COOPERATIVE Lowering Impact Fees and Changes to the Late Payment Fee A public hearing is scheduled on September 30, 2019, in Garkane’s Hatch office at 1:00 P.M. The Hatch office is located at 468 N. Hwy 89, in Hatch, UT. Comments or questions may be submitted via email at neal.brown@garkane.com or you can mail your comments or questions to: Garkane Energy, Attn: Public Hearing, 1802 s. Hwy 89a, Kanab, UT 84741. All written, or emailed comments submitted by Friday, September 27, 2019 will be distributed to the Board of Directors for review.

The purpose of the public hearing will be to discuss the proposed changes to the Impact Fees and Service Charges SC Tariff. The proposed changes will lower the impact fees charged for new commercial accounts. There will also be a proposed change to the late payment charge, which will move to a $10 flat fee or 1.5% whichever is greater.

A copy of the full proposed draft will be available at www. garkaneenergy.com under “Your Co-op” in the rates section of the website.

For any questions please email neal.brown@garkane.com or call 435-644-5026.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 12, 19 & 26, 2019

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change, and if we don't act, it's probably going to make humans go extinct,” he wrote in his letter to the town. “Even though there aren’t a lot of people in Boulder, it’s still important and people will share what we’re doing with people in big cities!” he said at the event.

Residents of Boulder, as well as a number of tourists who heard about the event or found themselves in the midst of it and decided to join, walked from the Park Pavilion, down Highway 12, ending in front of Hell’s Backbone Grill. Participants held signs with slogans such as “Parents for a Future,”

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“There is no Planet B,” and “Plant More Trees.” “I think it’s really exciting to be a part of a worldwide effort for a cause that unites us all,” said Ana Sanders, as participants marched down the street, children at the lead.

“I don’t see this as a partisan issue, we can and have to come together for something that is a global emergency,” said Leilani Navar. “I think that two things are powerful [about this movement]: that the youth are coming out for their own future, and that we can no longer do business as usual, it has to be more now than just writing letters” she continued.

And, in Boulder, business was indeed not as usual as the owners of Hell’s Back-

bone Grill, Jennifer Castle and Blake Spalding, chose to close the restaurant for lunch to support the strike. They additionally provided refreshments to participants gathered on the highway. “Jen and I are deeply humbled by the work of Greta Thunberg,” commented Spalding, “And while it’s been quite a day of explaining to customers why there is no lunch, we’ve received support and some have even joined us.”

Already, children in Boulder are considering how to bring more attention to the environmental crisis. “We want to start a Save the Earth Club,” said nine-year-old Liliana Sanders. Liliana and Logan’s plans include organizing a march once a year and pick-

ing up trash on the highway.

This ambition is in line with Thunberg’s mission of inspiring young people around the world to fight for their own futures, and urge adults to join them in the cause. “I came down here because of your email, because you asked me to,” resident Eric Scott Bresselsmith told Logan Navar at the start of the event. With fifty to sixty participants in Boulder, as well as millions of participants worldwide, the climate strike on September 20 was a demonstration of the power of the youth to shape environmental conversation on a global level.

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Americans about gun laws and mass shootings. Snow said almost three-quarters of U.S. voters think Congress should do more to reduce gun violence, including 93% of Democrats, three-quarters of independents and 50% of Republicans.

"In terms of how people feel about gun laws, 60% say they support stricter gun laws," she said. "Sixty percent, the exact same number, say they support a ban on as-

sault weapons."

The poll also asked about race relations, with results showing that a majority of voters believe the level of hatred and prejudice in the United States has increased since the 2016 election. Poll respondents said Muslims, Hispanics and Latinos experience the most prejudice, followed by African-Americans.

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ages 18-34 told pollsters they believe climate change is an emergency. While the Trump administration has rolled back regulations aimed at curbing global warming, five Democratic presidential candidates have announced plans to spend trillions of dollars to fight climate change.

The poll also asked