October 4, 2012 Wayne & Garfield County Insider

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Thursday, October 4, 2012 • Issue # 964

Utah Rep. Mike Noel Agrees to Public Debate With Opponent in Race KANAB - On October 9th at 7:00 pm at the Kanab Middle School, Rep. Mike Noel, “Cowboy Caucus” member of Utah’s House of Representatives, will debate his political opponent, Utah Justice Party candidate Ty Markham. Noel inspired the infamous “Sagebrush Rebellion” of a few years ago, in which hundreds of ORV’s (off-road vehicles) defied the law to drive across federally protected land, now pledges to fight for all federal lands to be turned over to the state of Utah. A ‘Hatch Act’ investigation has been filed against Noel for alleged conflicts of interest between his position as Executive Director

& General Manager of Kane County’s Water Conservancy District and his position in the Utah State Legislature. Ty Markham, a former teacher & psychologist, now hospitality business owner in Torrey, town council member, and board member of Wayne County Business Association, plans to challenge Mike Noel’s position on issues of concern to District 73 residents. She will also challenge his positions on state-wide issues such as education funding, taxes, jobs and public lands.

District 73, geographically the largest district in the Utah House, spans six counties (Wayne, Garfield, Kane, San

Juan, Piute, Beaver and a section of Sevier) and is home to most of Utah’s national parks, a national monument, and several state parks. The district has been hit very hard by the recession and year-round jobs are scarce. Its school districts struggle due to scarce property tax revenue and recent cutbacks at the state level. The “Candidate Forum” is sponsored by the Kanab Chamber of Commerce, and arranged

by Daniel Church, who has indicated that the format of the debate will be decided next week.

—Ty Markham, Candidate for Utah House District 73

Wow, Dad!

Escalante Canyons Art Festival Director Sandy Larsen presents Escalante resident Dave Treanor with an award for Honorable Mention, Mixed Media, in last weekend’s plein air arts competition. Daughter Ryen Treanor is clearly impressed. A complete summary of the festival events and arts contest winners will be upcoming next week.

Local Heritage-themed TV Series Invites Viewers to “Discover” U.S. Hwy 89

Free Readings in Boulder BOULDER - David Lee, Utah’s First Poet Laureate will read from his most recent work, Last Call at the Boulder Community Center on Friday, October 5th at 7:00 pm. This collection is his memorial book for Bill Kloefkorn, co-author of three of his books, great friend, surrogate big brother, and partner in crime for almost forty years. He will also read from his other works.

This reading is funded in part by Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF), National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Utah Division of Arts and Museums. This reading is also supported by and a part of the Utah Humanities Book Festival, a state-wide series of events in which people can meet with engaging authors and have conversations with them about books and ideas.

Additional events will be held both Saturday and Sunday nights at 7:00pm at the Boulder Community Center with readings and discussions by Maximilian Werner (Saturday) author of Crooked Creek and Black River Dreams and Maria Hodkins (Sunday) nature journalist and journal artist. For more information contact Cheryl at 335-7550.

—Cheryl Cox

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MT. PLEASANT — A television series on KJZZ TV (Channel 14) will introduce and explore the people and places of the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area (MPNHA).

“Discovery Road” which premiered on Sunday, September 30, at 7:30 pm, features a ’55 Pontiac (owned by Manti residents Chad and Tammy Moore, and affectionately named “Love Me Tender”) which travels along U.S. Highway 89, All-American Road State Route 12, and Scenic Byway State Route 24. As the car drives along these roads, viewers will “discover” the things that make the MPNHA worth driving to themselves.

“The whole idea behind the show is to get people to do what they used to do on Sunday afternoon — take a drive,” said MPNHA Executive Director Monte Bona.

Using music, storytellers and the characters in the communities along the way, “Discovery Road” will present Utah’s history, scenery and culture in an entertaining and educational manner.

The first episode will look at the Spring City residence of the sometimes-controversial early LDS Church apostle Orson Hyde. Hyde was among the early Mormon polygamists who sometimes had to hide from federal agents who came to town on the local railroad to look for them. Local folklore calls the train the “Polygamist Express” because train engineers would sometimes blow a steam-whistle signal to alert the “brethren” that feds were on board and that it was time to skedaddle.

The episode will also tackle the question of whether another Spring City resident, the outlaw Hyrum Bebee, who spent time in prison for shooting a Mt. Pleasant City marshal in 1945, could actually have been Harry Longbaugh — the infamous “Sundance Kid.”

“Discovery Road” hosts James Nelson and Gina Persinger—along with the star of the show, “Love Me Tender,” a ‘55 Pontiac—stop in Spring City just off of U.S. ‘Heritage’ Highway 89 during taping.

It will also look at the president of Ephraim’s Snow beautifully preserved historic College in an interview in the home of a local judge and program. state legislator, Judge Jacob The series is being proJohnson, who was also a good duced by the college’s Morfriend of Butch Cassidy and mon Pioneer Heritage Instithe Sundance Kid (whether or tute in coordination with the not he was Bebee), who vis- MPNHA. Wyatt envisions an ited him often at the home.

Along the way, the drivers of the car — hosts James Nelson and Gina Persinger — discover a local milkshake called “the Bishop,” illustrating the in- “Discovery Road” cameraman Marty delible mark the Metcalf films at the Manti LDS temple for Mormon faith an episode of the heritage- and cultureand culture have based series highlighting the Mormon Pioplaced upon the neer National Heritage Area. area.

They’ll also visit the 1920s-era Beaux- extended run of the series with Arts style Casino Star Theatre regularly-occurring episodes. in Gunnison, an example of For viewers and, hopefully, both the incredible antique ar- travelers alike, “They’ll enjoy chitecture in the area and the the ride,” host and producer efforts to restore and preserve James Nelson says. such historic treasures.

The Mormon Pioneer ““The past is a lot of fun, Heritage Area (MPNHA) is a but it is a lot more fun in the federally designated area of present,” says Scott Wyatt, central and southern Utah run-

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ning along the beautiful and historic U.S. Highway 89 — including the All-American Road Utah State Route 12, and Capitol Reef Scenic Byway Utah State Route 24, which both intersect with U.S. 89 and together form the MPNHA’s Boulder Loop. The area includes the counties of Sanpete, Sevier, Piute, Wayne, Garfield and Kane.

The Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance is the local coordinating entity of the MPNHA and receives annual funding from the National Park Service. Its purpose is to preserve, tell and interpret the stories, history and heritage of the area, and to promote its culture and value.

If you missed the first episode of “Discovery Road” and would like a copy of the program, contact Monte Bona, MPNHA Executive Director, at (801) 699-5065 or by email at montebona@hotmail.com, and he will send you a copy.

Copies are also being sent to local Wayne County & Garfield County TV stations.

—Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area

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Op-Ed

Driving the Future: New Legislation Gives Teens a Voice in Traffic Safety Programming

by Carrie Louise Sandstrom

I am a teenager. I stay up too late; I wake up too late. I get emotional. I don’t want my parents circling me like hawks, and I definitely don’t want them to try to tell me what to do, especially behind the wheel. However, now that students are falling back into the school routine, it’s time for everyone to pay attention to teen safety on the road.

Daily, young people get behind the wheel to go to class, work or extracurricular activities, but if you’re a teen driver like me, your odds on the road aren’t good. Young drivers are the most dangerous category of driver, to themselves and to everyone else.

According to the CDC website, individuals ages 15-24 represent only 14 percent of the U.S. population, but they account for almost 30 percent of the total costs of motor vehicle injuries — leaving them highly overrepresented. In addition, per mile driven, young drivers ages 16-19 are four times more likely than “more experienced” drivers to get in a car crash, and male drivers and passengers ages 15-19 are twice as likely to die in a car crash as females.

The disproportionate number of teen crashes is the result of several key factors.

One of the central reasons is the obvious — lack of experience. Teens are more likely to underestimate risky situations and to be unable to recognize hazardous ones. They are also more likely to drive closer to the vehicle in front of them, reducing their time to react if necessary. Also, because the judgment center of their brains is still developing, teens are more susceptible to the influences of peer pressure and emotion. The likelihood of

fatal teen crashes increases as teens add more passengers to their vehicles, which they are more likely to do because they are social animals. Unfortunately, those teen passengers and drivers are also more likely not to be wearing their seatbelts. In 2009, the majority (56 percent) of young people 16 to 20 years old involved in fatal crashes were unbuckled.

Yet despite overwhelming evidence that teen drivers and teen driver safety merit the nation’s attention, prior to this year, federal highway safety legislation barely mentioned teens and the federal agency in charge of promoting safe driving behavior on the highways, NHTSA, had spent only 0.2% of its 2010 budget on this high-risk category.

While teen drivers have previously been an overlooked group of motor vehicle operators, the recent passage of the highway bill, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act or MAP-21, marked a change in the trend, seriously addressing teen drivers for the first time in legislation. MAP-21 establishes funding for distracted driving, an area that affects teens

more than others; and also provides incentives for progressive Graduated Driver’s License programs. Most important to me, MAP-21 encourages states to include a peer-to-peer component in any teen traffic safety program they adopt, acknowledging that teens must be part of the solution for an issue that so directly affects them.

Peer-to-peer efforts, like those provided for in the MAP-21 legislation, are key to the success of any attempt to keep teens safe, as they encourage teens to take an active part in reaching out and touching one another in ways that teens know are effective. My friends and I are not oblivious to the risks we face when behind the wheel, and we are not passive in the fight for safer roads. After all, we’re the ones primarily at risk. Thousands of students and many student organizations across the nation, including SADD, are engaged in creating positive change for our generation — working to improve our safety on the road and the safety of everyone else as well. I am grateful that teens themselves are now being recognized as a key part of something as important as traffic safety policy.

I am a teenager. I have things to say. I have thoughts, and ideas, and influence. And I am not alone. I, along with all of my peers, have the power to redefine our generation’s safety on the road. We are enthusiastic. We are passionate.

And we are leading the way for positive and meaningful change.

Carrie Louise Sandstrom is SADD National Student of the Year carrie.sandstrom@ my.und.edu

Red Canyon Visitor Center Closed for the 2012 Season

PANGUITCH – The Red Canyon Visitor Center and Campground on the Powell Ranger District, Dixie National Forest will close for the 2012 season, on September 30. Due to reconstruction of the Visitor Center facilities, the closing is earlier than usual to accommodate for concerns of the visiting public’s safety during the construction. Improvements include new interpretive education panels, a new accessible trail, and reconstruction of the picnic area, restrooms and an upgrade to the septic system. The Visitor Center remodel project partners include: Garfield County, Bryce Canyon Natural History Association, Scenic Byway 12 Committee, National Scenic Byways Program, Bryce Canyon National Park and the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. We look forward to the completion of the renovations and the improved services we offer to the visitor’s safety and experience on the Dixie National Forest. The Red Canyon Visitor Center will open for the 2013 season on Easter weekend, March 29, 2013 as we kick off the celebration of the tenth year anniversary of the popular Forest Service Visitor Center.

Additionally, the Red Canyon Campground will close for the season on September 30. For more information please contact the Powell Ranger District at 225 East Center Street, Panguitch, Utah or give us a call at 435-676-9300.

— Dixie N.F.

Worthington Selected as Acting Superintendent for Capitol Reef National Park

CAPITOL REEF N.P. - Dave Worthington, a 19-year veteran of the federal government will be serving as interim superintendent at Capitol Reef National Park. Worthington has been at the Capitol Reef National Park since 1998, serving initially as the park’s biologist. In 2008, Worthington was selected as the park’s chief of resource management and science. “I look forward to serving as the interim superintendent at Capitol Reef and I’m excited for the opportunity to work with the talented staff and park partners to continue our mission of protecting and preserving park resources,” said Worthington.

Worthington will serve as the interim superintendent at Capitol Reef, following the retirement of Superintendent Al Hendricks, earlier this month.

—Capitol Reef N.P.

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Dixie National Forest, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, and Garfield County Partner with Local Farmers to Benefit the Utah Prairie Dog PANGUITCH – Private landowners have partnered with the Dixie National Forest, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, and Garfield County to aid in the recovery of the Utah Prairie Dog (UPD). During the 2012 summer trapping season, 337 UPD were trapped on private lands and moved to Forest Service lands.

“This program is growing quickly. Landowners are aiding in recovery efforts by allowing prairie dogs to be removed from their lands,” said Karen Schroyer, Powell District Ranger. “These prairie dogs can then be relocated to Forest Service lands.”

The “threatened” UPD

has been the source of frustration to landowners because it is difficult to remove the dogs from agricultural settings.

This partnership between the Dixie National Forest, Garfield County, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, and local farmers allows landowners who qualify for “take” to apply to have UPD relocated.

“Take” is defined by the ESA as to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect any threatened or endangered species.

Previously these dogs would have been killed once a 4D permit was obtained to allow removal of the UPD from private lands. They can now be

moved to historic colonies on National Forest System lands.

The process of trapping and moving prairie dogs is known as “Translocation”.

The program is a win-win for land-owners as prairie dogs are removed from private land and they (land-owners) are now aiding in recovery efforts. UPD found on federally owned lands will aid in recovery of the species.

If you would like to become involved in the program or receive information, you can contact the Powell Ranger District at 435-676-9300.

—Powell Ranger District

Capitol Reef National Park 2012 Autumn Hours of Operations CAPITOL REEF N.P. - The Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center operating hours will be 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily starting Monday October 1, 2012. Starting October 1 through October 20 free interpretive programs will include: a geology talk at the visitor center at 10:00 am and evening programs at the campground on weekends only, check the visitor center for times. The building will be closed on Thursday November 22, 2012 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Capitol Reef will celebrate Earth Science Week

October 18-21 with special geology programs and activities including kids’ programs at Ripple Rock Nature Center.

The historic Gifford House, located 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the Visitor Center on Scenic Drive, will be open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily through October 27, before closing for the season. Fresh baked pies, breads and pastries are available for purchase.

Typically the visitor center hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm in the winter, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm in spring and autumn and 8:00 am to 6:00 pm in the summer.

Autumn is a wonderful time to enjoy the exhibits, park movie and the Capitol Reef Natural History Association bookstore as well as harvest available fruit from the parks historic orchards. For more information, contact us at 435 425-3791 or follow us on www.twitter.com/CapitolReefNPS or www.facebook. com/CapitolReefNPS. Enjoy autumn at Capitol Reef National Park!

—Capitol Reef N.P.

Notice of Upcoming Planning Activities Motorized Travel on Boulder Mountain and the Boulder Swale RICHFIELD, UT: September 20, 2012 – The Fishlake National Forest will soon begin planning activities concerning Motorized Travel on Boulder Mountain and the Boulder Swale areas of the Dixie National Forest.

The Boulder Mountain portion proposed for analysis is administered by the Fishlake National Forest as part of the Fremont River Ranger District in Wayne County. The Boulder Swale area is within the Escalante Ranger District in Garfield County.

In 2009 the Dixie and Fishlake National Forests signed a Record of Decision (ROD) for the Motorized Travel Plan (MTP). There were multiple appeals associated with the plan and an appeal resolution agreement was reached with the appellants as part of the final approval process.

This agreement specified that the Forest Service would, “initiate a NEPA process analyzing the possible closure of the Chokecherry (#30574, 31342A, 31342, 30177), Bowns Point (#30178), Big Lake (#31305) (which is a spur off Bowns Point), and the Boulder Swale (#30475, 30475B, 31406, 31402A) routes. The analysis will include consideration of the roadless area’s ecological

benefits; watershed values; locally desired community effects; and habitat restoration, security, and effectiveness on the northeast, east, and south slopes of Boulder Mountain.”

The Fishlake National Forest is responsible for administering the Teasdale unit of the Dixie National Forest, which much of the appeal area covers, and has agreed to lead the analysis effort.

In February 2012, an interdisciplinary team of forest resource specialists met to review the appeal resolution agreement and the information available about the roads and trails in the area. Based on the review it was determined additional field work and data gathering would be required before proceeding any further.

Resource specialists collected data during the 2012 field season. This data will be used to analyze travel management and will follow procedures outlined in the National Environment Policy Act (NEPA).

The Forest Service has received some comments and proposals for future motorized and non-motorized uses for the area. To assist the Forest further, prior to initiating the NEPA process, we are asking for your input to determine public interest and desired uses for these areas. Comments are

welcome anytime but would be most helpful if submitted by October 29, 2012. It is anticipated that there will be future opportunities to discuss this project in public meetings and comment periods once the NEPA process is initiated. Comments will help in developing mailing lists to keep those interested informed on the progress and upcoming events.

Comments may be submitted by email in word (.doc), rich text format (.rtf), text (.txt), or portable document format (.pdf) to comments-intermtn-fishlakeloa@fs.fed.us.

Hard copy written comments may be submitted to: Fishlake National Forest, Attn: Doug Robison, MTP Appeal Team Leader, 115 E. 900 N., Richfield, UT, 84701.

If submitting comments by FAX, send to: 435-896-9347.

Comments may also be hand delivered weekdays 8 a.m.

– 4:30 p.m. at the Fishlake Supervisors Office located at 115 E. 900 N., Richfield, Utah.

For more information please contact Doug Robison, MTP Appeal Resolution Team Leader at 435-8969233 —Fishlake N.F.

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We Invest In Children WIC CENTRAL UTAH - WIC is an acronym that means -Women, Infant and Children. WIC is a food and nutrition program. The WIC Program Mission is “To safeguard the health of low income women, Infants and Children up to age 5 who are at nutritional rick by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating and referrals to health care. You must be one of the following to qualify-a pregnant woman, a breastfeeding woman up to one year, a postpartum woman up to six months, or a child or infant under the age of five. You must be at nutritional or medical risk, you must live in the county where WIC is located and you must meet income guidelines. If you qualify you will receive the following services. * Nutritional assessment and counseling. * Checks for food to supplement your diet and stretch your food budget * Breastfeeding support * Opportunity to register to vote * Referrals to other agencies such as Immunizations, What is WIC? A supplemental food BYB and Prenatal Assistance and nutrition education program WIC improves the health of millions of women, infants for Women, Infants, and Children. and children every year. WIC What can WIC do for me? is one of the nations most successful and cost-effective nuProvide healthy food for you and trition intervention programs. your children.

WIC participants often see Teach your family about good improvements in their health.

Studies show improved results nutrition. and practices in WIC particiLearn about the benefits of pants of the following: breastfeeding, getting started, and * Birth outcomes and savcontinued breastfeeding support. ing in health care costs * Diet and diet-related reGive referrals to health care & sults other family services in your area. * Infant feeding practices www.centralutahpublichealth.com * Immunization rates Central Utah Public Call your local health department to find out more Health Department has 8 WIC Mt. Pleasant(435)462-2449 Juab (435)623-0696 clinics in the six-county area.

Piute (435)577-2521 Manti (435)835-2231 We have clinics in Richfield, Fillmore (435)743-5723 Sevier (435)896-5451 Delta, Fillmore, Mt. Pleasant, Delta (435)864-3612 Wayne (435)836-1316 Manti, Nephi, Junction and Loa. We also have 2 satellite clinics in Eureka and Hanksville. Visit our web site to find locations for the above mentioned offices @ www.centralutahpublichealth.com. We invest in Children. Your Child Has You…And You Have WIC. —Central Utah Public Health Department

Women, Infants

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Tuesday October 16 , 2012 Please call for your appointment today!

676-1547 or 676-1267 Mammography Office

200 North 400 East • Panguitch, Utah • 676-8811 www.garfieldmemorial.org Family Practice Dr. Richard Birch Dr. Todd Mooney Dr. Mitchell Miller Becky Roberts, FNP Tim Dennis, PA-C

VISITING SPECIALISTS FOR OCTOBER 2012

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KNOCK-OUT Breast Cancer!

Speech Therapy Flora Howard Certified Nurse Midwife DeAnn Brown, CNM Anesthesiology Lewis Barney, CRNA

Dr. Robert Pearson

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Dr. Randy Delcore

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Dr. Eric Maxwell

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Audiologist............................................. 676-8842

Dr. Brad Webb

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Dr. Robert Nakken

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Flu Shots Here

Our Pharmacist, Tim Smith, will provide Coumadin testing and results at outlying clinics.

Please call clinic for available dates and times.

Coumadin testing and results at the Garfield Memorial Clinic will be by appointment.

CENTRAL UTAH - The Central Utah Public Health Department (CUPHD) now has flu vaccine available to protect against the 2012-2013 flu season.

It is currently recommended that everyone over six months of age get immunized; although young children, people over 65 years of age, and anyone with chronic health problems are especially encouraged to do so.

The CUPHD is offering flu vaccine in several forms including a shot (for all ages) and nasal spray. Shots are $25.00, nasal spray $35.00 Most insurances plans accepted.

Call your local health department today for an appointment.

Richfield office 1-435-896-5451 Wayne 1-435-836-1317 Piute 1-435-577-2521

To schedule an appointment for Mammography, please call 435-676-1267.

Richfield Clinic Oct. 3, 1:30 - 4:30 Oct. 10, 1:30 - 5:30 Oct. 17, 1:30 - 6:00 Oct. 24, 1:30 - 4:30

Piute Clinic Oct. 10, Office 9-5 Oct. 16, Koosharem Town Hall 1:00 - 4:00 Oct. 18, Marysvale Oscarsons Elem 1:00-4:00

You Can

The Flu

Wayne Clinic Oct. 2, 9:00 -5:00 Oct 8, Senior Citizens 12:00-1:00 Oct. 16, 9:00 - 5:00 Oct 18, 1:30 - 5:30 Oct 23, 1:30 - 5:30 Stop by any time

Future 2012 Mammo Dates: October 9 - Orderville October 16 - Escalante October 19 - Panguitch UCCP

October 24 - Wayne County November 6 & 7 - Kanab November 20 - Panguitch UCCP

Clinics - Call For Appointments

Garfield Memorial Clinic, Panguitch ................................................... 435-676-8842 (Mon - Fri) Kazan Clinic, Escalante . .........................................................435-826-4374 (Mon., Wed., Fri.) Bryce Valley Clinic, Cannonville ................................................ 435-679-8545 (Tues. & Thurs.)

Circleville Clinic, Circleville . ...................................................... 435-577-2958 (Tues. & Thurs.)

Physical and Speech Therapy . ............................................................................435-676-8840 Mammography .....................................................................................................435-676-1267 Diabetic Counseling(Jan Frandsen) ..................................................................... 435-676-8811 Garfield Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Center ............................................435-676-1265

Flu Shots Here

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The Wayne & Garfield County INSIDER

Garfield County Page Security Cameras in Schools Garfield School District is installing video cameras in the high schools. Bryce Valley High School currently has cameras up and running in their buildings. Panguitch High School will have cameras working this week. The surveillance cameras ensure parents and guardians that the general safety of children is being addressed during school activities. Cameras also serve as crime deterrent for theft, vandalism and illegal activities.

Cameras also save the administrators time investigating problems in the schools. As an example, a few weeks ago at Bryce Valley High a student told the principal someone had stolen his backpack. Instead of pulling students out of class to question them individually, the principal reviewed the video and noticed the student placed the backpack in the wrong locker by accident.

The situation was easily resolved thanks to the surveillance cameras.

Notices will be posted on the entrances to any schools using surveillance cameras. Cameras are located in the major traffic areas such as hall ways and parking lots.

Technology is also being extensively used by the teachers in the classroom. Many teachers in the District have interactive web pages for their classrooms and are posting assignments with classroom activities on their web pages. All teachers in the District have new computers and the majority of our classrooms have projectors and Smart Boards. The District is also using technology to broadcast six classes between high schools. We have experienced some difficulties with these classes but they seem to be improving. The Board Docs program allows the public to view the board packet and principal meeting materials. The District is moving forward with the use of technology in the classrooms with the primary focus of improving the quality of education for the students.

—Superintendent Ben Dalton

BRYCE VALLEY ELEMENTARY NEWS

October 4, 2012

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.

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by Maren Stewart, 5th Grade

Third grade:This week we had fun learning and celebrating Johnny Appleseed’s birthday, We studied about the states he planted seeds in. We wrote stories and ended the week by picking apples and making apple cider!

Fourth grade: the fourth grade has been learning about the water cycle and learning the ways it goes up and comes back down again.

Fifth grade: 2 kids in the class each brought an apple, they weighed 480-483 g. It was so cool!

I {Maren} remember learning about the water cycle in fourth grade, it was fun!

BVHS Coming Events. . .

Oct. 3rd Volley Ball game in Panguitch Oct. 4th Cross Country in Escalante Oct. 5th Volley Ball final in Milford Oct. 9th Cross Country Region 4:00 P.M.

Tropic Town Mystery Market Garfield County 4th graders get into the groove with guitars they made during this year’s Utah Past and Present event at BV Elementary.

BV Elementary Hosts Utah Past and Present

Bryce Valley Elementary School hosted the annual Utah Past and Present for the fourth grade students of Garfield County School District on Sept. 19th and 20th. We wish to Thank Mrs. Vicki Syrett, retired 4th grade teacher, for organizing another Amazing year of professional presenters to give the students quality instruction and experiences tied to Utah Studies and the Science Core!

This year 52 students participated from the Bryce Valley and Panguitch Elementary Schools.

The students’ attention was instantly drawn to the dinosaur skulls and walk through display brought by the BLM. Dave Meacham and Jean Hall helped them interpret “Weather a Crime had been Committed” at a local dinosaur dig. The students were paleontologists and identified the different predators. Interpretive Ranger Kevin Poe, from Bryce Canyon National Park, taught about the paleo indians and let the students “Hunt” with an atlatl and a dart. Arda Hepworth and her niece Emma demonstrated the importance of music and helped the students make a guitar. She also made the fry bread and YUMMY Indian tacos lunch for everyone on Thurs.! Dylan Hepworth showed current weapons and shared his military experiences. Flo Yearsley from Fremont Indian State Park brought her rabbits and shared about the Fremont culture. Pipe Springs National Monument, under the direction of Stephen Rudolph, taught 4 sessions on the “Web of Life”, cordage, plants and cultural history, and Patti Owen brought her fiddle and played it as part of her activities.

Presenters from Pipe Springs were Stephan Rudolph, Ben Pikyavit, and Ellie Knapp. Teachers, Mrs. Gayle Moore and Mrs. Marilyn Marshall, also participated as storytellers. We greatly appreciate all the parent helpers in preparing and serving the Indian taco lunch at the Tropic town park and for giving their time to help as chaperons. These two fun filled and informative days are the highlight of the year for many 4th graders! The students wish to thank everyone for helping them experience Utah’s Past and Present!

—Mrs. Gayle Moore Mrs. Syrett wishes to thank all the presenters who did such a great job and the teachers and parents who are supportive of this program that is so dear to my heart. The parent volunteers are greatly appreciated and also the students that are part of the rapt audience for the presenters are amazing. Thanks to Supt. Dalton for his support of this program. We are in our 22nd year of doing this and it seems to get better each year. Thanks to Arda Hepworth who has been there from almost the beginning when she began as a parent supporter and migrated into a presenter along with her son. The NHA of Bryce Canyon has been there almost from the beginning and they are always willing to send people to teach the students. Pipe Springs is relatively new to our program but they are very willing and even call early in the year to be sure they are included in the sessions.

Fremont sends Flo Yearsley and she is a delight to the students who love her rabbits. We would love to be able to include more Native Americans but they are always unavailable so we do the best we can without their help. We think it is important for the students to learn about Utah’s Past and Present. Thank you to everyone who took part in any way at all.

—Mrs. Vicki Syrett

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BV CROSS COUNTRY

by Nathan Platt, Coach A cross country meet was held in Hurricane this past Thursday. Cross Creek hosted the meet held at Sand Hollow golf course. Hurricane’s cross country team attended the meet as well as the teams from Region 20. Three of the junior high girls medaled at the meet: Samantha Chynoweth (3rd), Danielle Brinkerhoff (4th) and Tyerah Tebbs (7th). The Bryce Valley girls did not have a team, but the four girls who ran all placed in the top 20, with Lizzy Platt receiving a medal for 9th place. The Varsity Boys team looked more cohesive during warm-ups and seemed to have regained some of the spark that has been missing since the early meets of the season. The boys team took first place, with six of the runners placing in the BV BOYS the top 20. Adam Platt received the 3rd place medal and Taryn Syrett was awarded 7th. Next week will be the final meet before BASEBALL Region, and will be the last meet for the Junior High teams.

by Clint Brinkerhoff, Coach Lost our game to Panguitch.

This is the end of the season for us. Already looking forward to next year. We finished 87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140 tied for fourth place.

Panguitch Senior Center HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

BV VOLLEY BALL

by Eric Jessen, Coach Played very well but lost in four games. Played Valley here at home. On Wednesday they play Milford at Milford and only one more home game.

They held a sophomore Volley Ball tournament in Panguitch on Saturday. The girls did their best and had a lot of fun. Every girl who came had to play in all games.

Suggested donation $3.00 60 & older, $7.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot Tues. Oct. 9 Beef stew w/h vegetables Pickled beets Cottage cheese & pineapple Cake

Wed. Oct. 10 Pork chops Potatoes & gravy Peas Applesauce Pudding

Thurs. Oct. 11 Spaghetti & meat sauce Garlic toast Green salad Pears Cookie

Meals include milk & bread.

NOTE: PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND CALL AHEAD. The ladies work diligently to prepare a good dinner, and a head count helps them prepare enough to feed everyone.

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Wayne County Page www.WayneTheater.com Wayne School District held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012. Previous meeting minutes, and financial matters were recorded at the beginning of the meeting. There were no citizen comments. Supt. Torgerson discussed information items as follows: 1. Wayne High School Bathroom remodel and completion. Everyone is happy with the results.

2. Student classes and groups have been helping clean up the gym after activities. This is being done as a fundraiser for groups. This seems to be going well, Mr. Elmer is following up to make sure the gym is being cleaned appropriately.

3. Student enrollment was reported, with a steady decline noted. Difficulty in maintaining a budget was noted and discussed with this decline in student enrollment.

Year 2012-2013 529

Year 2011-2012 543

Year 2110-2011 564 4. 2012-2013 legislative priorities for the next school year were mentioned.

5. Discussion was held regarding a proposal from Travis Cook, USOE representative for the state “Youth in Custody.” Mr. Cook is asking the district to consider serving as the administrative agent for the Youth in Custody program in Koosharem, Utah. The Board discussed this issue and had many concerns. They directed the Superintendent to gather more information and data for further discussion.

6. The only coal bid was accepted for consideration, and will be placed on the business items for the Oct. Meeting.

District Business included: 1. The Board accepted letters of resignation from Cheryl Hunt, Pat and Kevin Okerlund, and Scott Ellett as track coach.

2. New personnel hired were: Tammy VanDyke, custodian, Chris Harker, delivery truck driver; Jan Brown, preschool/Sp. Ed. teacher; Ashley Jackson, Julie Jeffrey, Debbie James, Annette Jensen, and Kim Bradbury as paraprofessionals.

3. The first reading of District Policy DED was discussed. This policy provides for some assistance for teachers who may be teaching in a different assignment to get help with their certification and/or endorsements. There are questions as to how much the district might be able to help. Supt.

Torgerson was requested to get more detailed information on this issue for the next board meeting. Members of the board were asked to study and consider the policy and possible changes.

4. The new district mission statement, Belief Statements, Goals and Action Plans, were adopted.

5. The Board tabled a discussion of policy BE in adopting Robert’s Rules of Order for board governance.

6. The District policy “Acceptable Building Use for Optional Activities was adopted. It will be assigned appropriate lettering and be placed in the policy manual.

7. The board reviewed CRT and ACT test results. Language Arts scores seem strong, but there are concerns about Math and ACT scores. Supt. Torgerson told the board that the administrators had discussed the math issue, and had accepted improvement of math instruction as a goal to try to align and strengthen the curriculum and increase test scores.

8. The following were approved as substitute teachers, pending a successful background check for those needing it: Brooke Salt, Rachelle Jeffrey, Gavin Anderson, Paige Cook, Candence Webb, Annette Jensen, Lisa Gehrke.

An executive session was held to discuss personnel.

Loa Elementary Snippets

by Lisa Stevens Mr. Stephen Ellett started his teaching career as a substitute for a 5th grade class that had run their teacher out of town. He continued to teach while getting his teaching degree and twenty-three years later he still loves his job. When asked his favorite thing about teaching, Mr. Ellett replied, “What I love about teaching is the students; they make my days fun and interesting. There are always new and interesting things that happen when you are around 9, 10 and 11 years old. The students make my day, they are awesome.” Mr. Ellett’s goals for this year are to get the students to like reading, get them to like and not fear math, and to use the iPad traveling lab to enhance the students’ learning. Mr. Ellett encourages parents to really work with their child and help them master the multiplication facts 2’s through 9’s at least. “This will make 5th grade math so much more fun and easier on their student.” Mr. Ellett would also like to say, “Thank you for sharing your student with me and remember that I will not believe everything your student tells me, if you will not believe, without verification, everything that your student tells you.”

Also teaching fifth grade is Mrs. Shanda DATES TO REMEMBER… Brown; this is Mrs. Brown’s first year as a full time •TODAY Oct 4- 4th/5th grade Science teacher, she has worked previously in the full-day Camp. kindergarten and preschool programs. Mrs. Brown •Oct 18 & 19- (Thurs & Fri) NO loves working with the students and watching them SCHOOL Fall Break as they gain confidence in themselves with each •Oct 26- (Friday) Community Council’s success. Her goals for this year are to “Incorporate Halloween Carnival at the Elementary math tasks into my curriculum, to instill a love for school from 6pm to 9 pm more details to learning in all of my students, and to teach my stucome dents that they all have a talent in something and •Oct 26- End of 1st term their own area to shine.” Every Friday the students spend time working on math tasks, “I really like these because they give students the opportunity to explore possibilities when figuring out a critical thinking math problem and then share their thought process. They also get to take what they have learned in math and apply it in a real-life situation, at a challenging level for all students.” She is also using the Daily 3 language arts program. “Daily 3 is different than the typical reading program,” Mrs. Brown explained. “It is a student-driven management structure, designed to fully engage students in reading and writing.” Mrs. Brown feels that so far the program is working well for students.

“The students have a chance to have a little more of an individualized literacy experience and to set and achieve goals that they feel are appropriate for themselves.”

This is Mrs. Stacie Ekker’s thirteenth year working for the Wayne School District; she spent her first 8 years as a special education paraprofessional, the next 4 years in 5th grade and this year she is a fourth grade teacher. “I am excited about teaching 4th grade. My favorite part of being a teacher is being able to help students learn and understand new material.” This year Mrs. Ekker and Mrs. Barlow brought back the Utah Books; this will be an ongoing year-long project, “As we learn about different areas of Utah’s history, we will save our work and compile it into a book that we will be able to showcase at the end of the year.”

Last Thursday the annual SEP conferences were held at LES; the Student Education Plan conferences are very important and are used to bring students, parents and teacher together to help the student set academic goals for the school year.

They are also instrumental in giving parents and teachers a chance to look at the child’s strengths and weaknesses and establish a plan to help guide that child towards success. If you were unable to attend the SEP conference, please contact your child’s teacher and schedule one.

Wayne School District Substitute Training October 8th, 2012 4:00 pm at Loa Elementary

Hope Springs PG-13 Running time: 1 hr. 30 min..

SHOwTIMES 10/5 (FRI) - 6:30PM 10/6 (SAT) - 6:30pm

General Admission: $6.00 Seniors 59 and over & Children 11 and younger: $5.00

11 East Main • Bicknell, UT 84715 435-425-3123

Looking for a great way to spend a summer evening?

Join us for the Saturday Sunset Series!

The Entrada Institute

SATURDAY SUNSET SERIES

Wayne School District September Board Report

presents Steven Peck & George Handley

The Enchanted Landscape: Stewardship & the Creation

Science, religion, and literature are three vital methods for gaining deeper appreciations for the strangeness and wonder of what surrounds us. This presentation, by novelist and biologist Steven Peck and writer and literary critic George Handley, both of Brigham Young University, will explore the role these three domains of knowledge have played in their exploration of their most sacred and personal landscapes, Moab and Provo respectively. They will explore the ways in which Utah might become a more fertile ground for a stronger commitment to sustainability.

Who:

Everyone is welcome!

What:

Saturday Evening Program

When:

Saturday, October 6, 2012 7:30-8:30PM

Where: RobberÕs Roost Bookstore, 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

Wayne County Senior Corner

Monthly Senior Dinner The monthly dinner is held the second Monday of each month. The next dinner will be on Oct. 8th at 1:00 pm at the Senior Center (Community Center) in Bicknell. The menu: Spaghetti & meatballs, garlic bread, coleslaw, cupcakes, & peaches. We will have a Halloween Party. Wear costumes, there will be prizes for the best three. We will also play bingo.

A donation is suggested for each monthly dinner ($5 for seniors under 60, $3 for seniors 60 and up). Call the Bakers at 425-3178 for a ride.

FLU SHOTS !!! Flu shots will be available at the October luncheon. Please bring your Medicare or insurance cards.

Medicare .. Plan Ahead Christy Nebeker will be coming to our November luncheon to help with open enrollment for Medicare.

We’re On The Web The Senior Citizens are now on FaceBook: https:// www.facebook.com/WayneCountyUtSeniorCitizens . We are also on the official Wayne County Website thanks to Michelle Coleman: www.waynecountyutah.org/Senior-Citizen-Corner . Click on the Facebook link here, even if you aren’t a Facebook user. Join us on the ‘web’ for updated information.

NOTE: If you need a ride to any event, call the Bakers at 425-3178.

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Every1Counts

tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!!

Believe You ARE a Work of Art had double mastectomy reconstructive surgeries and that we now see our surgeries as “works of art”.

“Absolutely” I smiled.

Yet, I could tell she didn’t believe me. What’s your name?

“Ester.”

“Ester, you’ve got to believe you’re a work of art. I mean, other people can say that you are, but you have to believe it, too.”

“Oh, I don’t know,” she said shaking her head and looking down toward her feet.

“All I see when I get out of the shower are scars.”

“Or beauty marks or God’s birthmarks or something similar.” Still, I could tell she still wasn’t buying it.

“Ester, I didn’t feel this way overnight. It took time.

And I still tell myself that I’m a work of art. It’s more natural now, but I still work at it.

Every day. Look, Dr. Wayne Dyer said, ‘When you change the way you look at things the things you look at change.’

That’s all I’ve done; put a positive twist on my perception of my scars.”

After more conversation, we hugged. I gave her my card and said, “Call, text or email anytime. I’ll even

text you every day that you’re a work of art.” Ester smiled, actually laughed and said, “Okay.”

And then later that night a text came through. It was from Ester. And it read, “Dear Cynthia: I hope that when you laid your head down last night, you knew that you ‘made a difference’ in my life.

Thank you! Ester. Xoxo.”

Three nights later, this one came through, “…I was thinking today about your term ‘a work of art’…I was thinking of starting with ‘a work of art in progress’ might be a do-able start.”

“That’s a great idea, beautiful Ester! I love it!”

You, too, believe you’re a work of art, no matter what you’ve been through. And if you need to be “a work of art in progress” to start, just like Ester, then that’s where you begin.

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

Dads and Babies

The Boss

By Cynthia Kimball Last week was national hereditary and breast ovarian cancer (HBOC) week and I happened to be in Philadelphia speaking with one of my “previvor” sisters. Previvors are those who test positive for an HBOC mutation, but do not have cancer. As a survivor of breast cancer, along with my previvor sister, we made a great team. Basically, our message was, at least to our healthcare provider audiences, “You do see patients like us. Ask about family history.

The mom’s side and the dad’s side and the age’s cancer was found. That’s how you find previvors. And ask about family history every time you see us since family history changes.” Ultimately, the goal is to find previvors before cancer develops. That way, you can save lives and impact family trees. Just like ours. In short, we now have no more breast and ovarian cancer in our immediate and extended family.

After one of our speaking engagements, though, outside Philadelphia, a woman approached me and said, “Do you really believe you’re a work of art?” (she, alluding to when I said during our presentation, that all five of us sisters

October 4, 2012

Dangerous Dog

Upon entering the little country store, the stranger noticed a sign saying DANGER! BEWARE OF DOG! posted on the glass door. Inside he noticed a harmless old hound dog asleep on the floor beside the cash register.

He asked the store manager, “Is THAT the dog folks are supposed to beware of?”

“Yep, that’s him,” he replied.

The stranger couldn’t help but be amused. “That certainly doesn’t look like a dangerous dog to me. Why in the world would you post that sign?”

“Because”, the owner replied, “before I posted that sign, people kept tripping over him.”

A group of men at the office were talking when one man said, “In my house I am the boss, I say when the laundry is done, when the cooking is done and when the dishes are washed.”

One of the other guys asked, “How long have you been married?”

The man says, “Oh, I’m not married!”

My two daughters were having a discussion about family resemblance. “I look like Mom,” said my nine-yearold, “but I have Dad’s eyes and Dad’s lips.”

The six-year-old said, “And I look just like Dad, but I have light hair.” Then she turned to me. “Mom,” she asked, “what does Dad have to do with us being born anyway?”

Her older sister jumped right in. “Don’t be silly. Dad is the one who drove Mom to the hospital.”

Dental Forms At the dentist’s office for oral surgery, I was handed a couple of forms to fill out. As I signed the first one, I joked with the receptionist, “Does this say that even if you pull my head completely off, I can’t sue you?”

“No, that’s the next sheet.

This one says you still have to pay us.”

Dean’s List College student: “Hey, Dad! I’ve got some great news for you!”

Father: “What, son?”

College student: “Remember that $500 you promised me if I made the Dean’s list?”

Father: “I certainly do.”

College student: “Well, you get to keep it.”

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

“Date Night” Helps Couples Navigate Those Oh-So-Familiar Issues

TORREY - Last Thursday the Wayne County Extension Agency sponsored its second Wayne County “Celebrate Marriage Date Night”. After enjoying a delicious meal that included all you can eat pizza, salad and soda at the Rim Rock Patio they listened to an entertaining and educational presentation on tips to improve communication skills.

The couples learned why in the heat of the moment they

often say and do things they later regret. Researchers have used brain scans to show when couples argue the blood flow in the brain goes from the front to the back. The front of the

brain is where rational thinking takes place and the back of the brain is where the fight or flight reactions take place. The couples were taught to be willing to take a time-out when they sense this transition taking place. Women only need around 10-15 minutes to cool down but men need between 20-30 minutes. By taking time-outs couples are much more likely to quickly find solutions in a way that will

strengthen their relationship rather than damage it.

The couples also learned how important it is to try and understand their spouse’s perspective before attempting to

explaining their perspective.

Couples were taught that it is important to approach problems in marriage from an “us against the problem” approach instead of a “me against you and your problem” approach.

The men were encouraged that as soon as Rosetta Stone offers a course on understanding the female language to sign up for it. But since that course has not yet been developed the women were encouraged to say what they mean and mean what they say instead of dropping hints.

And finally they were reminded that there are no perfect marriages. That healthy marriages take time and effort.

But that with that effort not only do they reap the benefits but so to do their children and the community as a whole.

These are just a few of the ideas that were presented in a fun, implementable presentation.

All in all it was a wonderful and inexpensive date night for the couples who attended.

Everyone is invited to the next date night activity in October.

Details will be coming soon.

Answers for this week

Vote the person, Not the party!

You can vote for any candidate in a general election, not just those from your own party. Independents and 3rd Party candidates work BOTH sides of the aisle to bridge the divide between polarized factions and promote creative, win-win solutions. That’s why I'm running as a 3rd Party candidate.

Our rural towns are being hit much harder by this recession than the Wasatch front. Our challenges must be addressed with solutions that work for everyone. I will push for policies that enhance our schools, educate our work force, & grow our businesses. I’ll push to recruit compatible American companies to relocate to our counties with yearround, good paying jobs & benefits. I’ll also work alongside county commissioners to lobby the BLM & Forestry for specific exemptions so local logging operations can remove fallen trees, scorched timber, and trees in fire-break areas in lieu of current “prescribed burns.” And much more. Our families deserve better!

Vote Ty Markham

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Practical Money Matters

Money Saving Open Enrollment Tips

by Jason Alderman

Over the next few weeks, millions of Americans will receive their 2013 open enrollment materials. Although it’s tempting to simply check “same as last year,” that can be a costly mistake – especially if your employer is offering different benefit plans next year or your family or income situation has changed.

Plus, an important feature of health care flexible spending accounts, which many people use to reduce their tax bite, is changing next year (more on that below).

Here’s what to look for when reviewing your benefit options: Many benefit plans – especially medical – change coverage details from year to year.

If you’re offered more than one plan, compare features side by side (including plans offered by your spouse’s employer) to ensure you’re choosing the best alternative. Common changes include: • Dropping or replacing unpopular or overly expensive plans; • Increased monthly premiums for employee and/or dependent coverage; • Increased deductible and/or copayment amounts for doctor visits, prescription drugs, hospitalization, dental or vision benefits, etc; • Revised drug formularies; • Doctors and hospitals sometimes withdraw from a plan’s preferred provider network; • Raising maximum yearly outof-pocket expense limits.

If offered by your employer, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) can significantly

offset the financial impact of medical and dependent care by letting you pay for eligible outof-pocket expenses on a pretax basis; that is, before federal, state and Social Security taxes are deducted from your paycheck. This reduces your taxable income and therefore, your taxes.

You can use a health care FSA to pay for IRS-allowed medical expenses not covered by your medical, dental or vision plans. Check IRS Publication 502 at www.irs.gov for allowable expenses. Dependent care FSAs let you use pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible expenses related to care for your child, spouse, parent or other dependent incapable of selfcare.

Here’s how FSAs work: Say you earn $42,000 a year.

If you contribute $1,000 to a health care FSA and $3,000 for dependent care, your taxable income would be reduced to $38,000. Your resulting net income, after taxes, would be roughly $1,600 more than if you had paid for those expenses on an after-tax basis.

Keep in mind these FSA restrictions: • Important: Effective January 1, 2013, employee contributions to health care FSAs are now limited to $2,500 a year; however, if your spouse has FSAs at work, you still may contribute up to $2,500 to each account.

• The dependent care FSA limit remains unchanged at $5,000.

• Health care and dependent care account contributions are not interchangeable.

Estimate planned ex-

penses carefully because you must forfeit unused account balances. Some employers offer a grace period of up to 2 ½ months after the end of the plan year to incur expenses, but that’s not mandatory, so review your enrollment materials.

Outside of open enrollment, you can only make midyear FSA changes after a major life or family status change, such as marriage, divorce, death of a spouse or dependent, birth or adoption of a child, or a dependent passing the eligibility age. If one of those situations occurs mid-year, re-jigger your FSAs accordingly for maximum savings.

You must re-enroll in FSAs each year – amounts don’t carry over from year to year.

Also remember that if you marry, divorce, or gain or lose dependents, it could impact the type – and cost – of your coverage options.

Jason Alderman directs Visa’s financial education programs. To Follow Jason Alderman on Twitter: www.twitter. com/PracticalMoney.

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BLM-managed Lands Contributed $130 Billion to the U.S. Economy in FY 2011 PHOENIX, AZ - Public lands and resources managed by the Bureau of Land Management contributed more than $130 billion to the U.S. economy while supporting more than 600,000 American jobs in Fiscal Year 2011, BLM Acting Director Mike Pool announced today at a Public Lands Commemoration Forum in Phoenix, Arizona. The figures from FY 2011, which ended September 30, 2011, are the latest available for a complete fiscal year.

“It’s important to recognize the valuable social and economic role that the BLM plays in both local and national economies,” said Pool.

“The revenue generated from BLM’s multiple-use mission continues to serve as a vital economic contributor for the nation.”

The BLM, with an annual budget of $1 billion, manages 245 million acres of public lands and 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate.

In FY 2011, the agency generated more revenue than it spent through mineral leasing, energy development, outdoor recreation, and other activities

on public lands.

Pool said that in FY 2011, the mining and production of oil, gas, coal, and non-energy minerals contributed about $126 billion to the American economy. In addition, he said that through the identification of priority projects for wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass energy, an additional $2 billion was generated and more than 10,000 jobs were created.

Pool also noted that by offering diverse recreational opportunities on public lands, the BLM not only generated $7 billion in FY 2011, but also provided immeasurable aesthetic and outdoor leisure benefits to the American public.

A report produced by the BLM, titled “The BLM: A Sound Investment for America,” is available online, accompanied by a video and a detailed Webpage that provides a breakdown of the numbers by resource area and state, accessible at http:// on.doi.gov/SoundInvestment.

The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land, the most of any Federal agency. This land,

known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation.

In Fiscal Year (FY) 2011, recreational and other activities on BLM-managed land contributed more than $130 billion to the U.S. economy and supported more than 600,000 American jobs. The Bureau is also one of a handful of agencies that collects more revenue than it spends. In FY 2012, nearly $5.7 billion will be generated on lands managed by the BLM, which operates on a $1.1 billion budget. The BLM’s multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

The Bureau accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production, and by conserving natural, historical, cultural, and other resources on public lands.

—Bureau of Land Management

DWR Director Announces Retirement SALT LAKE CITY - Jim Karpowitz has served Utah’s residents and the state’s wildlife for the past 34 years.

On Sept. 26, he announced that he’ll retire from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources on Dec. 1.

Karpowitz has served as the agency’s director since 2005. He’s been in his position longer than any state wildlife director who’s currently serving in the western United States. And he’s one of the longest serving state wildlife directors in the country.

Mike Styler, executive director of the Utah Department of Natural Resources, says Karpowitz has been an exceptional leader for the DWR. He says Karpowitz has presided over a change in the agency’s culture, building partnerships with sportsmen and instituting customer-friendly policies.

“Above all,” Styler says, “Jim has done great things for Utah’s wildlife. He has overseen the improvement of 1 million acres of habitat and increased the diversity of Utah’s big game species. And although mule deer have suffered a national decline in recent decades, Jim has taken unprecedented steps to recover Utah’s mule deer herds.

Styler wants to have a new director in place by Dec. 1.

Accomplishments “Jim frequently refers to a paper by Jack Ward Thomas, former chief of the U.S. Forest Service, when talking to our employees about what it means to be a wildlife professional,” DWR assistant directors Alan Clark and Cindee Jensen wrote in a nomination

letter that led to Karpowitz winning a lifetime achievement award from the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies in 2011.

“A wildlife professional is more than just a person in a wildlife job,” Clark and Jensen wrote. “That paper, titled ‘Effectiveness—The Hallmark of the Natural Resource Professional,’ makes the point that the measure of success for a wildlife professional is demonstrated effectiveness in achieving objectives.

“By that measure, or any other you could name, Jim Kapowitz is a wildlife professional.” Clark and Jensen wrote, “The flagship success of Jim’s administration has been the Watershed Restoration Initiative.

“Under Jim’s leadership, the division and a number of partners have restored or improved over 600,000 acres of high priority wildlife habitat in the last six years, a record unmatched in the state’s history.

“Throughout his time as director, Jim has focused on building partnerships with the many wildlife groups in Utah …“ And the amount of habitat has grown since Karpowitz’s nomination letter was written in May 2011. By the end of 2012, the amount of habitat that has been improved or restored in Utah will reach 1 million acres.

A resident of Riverton, Karpowitz joined the DWR in 1979.

—Utah Department of Wildlife Resources

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TORREY News Adus Dorsey

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NEW days/hours

MTW 8:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. call for appointment 435-425-3391

The big news in Torrey this week is leaves and deer hunters. The fall colors on Boulder and Thousand Mountains are in full fall display making for a spectacular fall outing with the family or a chance for a little solitude in the hills. Deer hunters have been pouring into the area in full force since early week with trailer loads of camouflaged ATV’s and coolers. Going anywhere in town with out the newest Cabela’s camo gear on one tends to stand out in the crowd and you better be able to talk the lingo too, antler size and spread is a topic most of us have been brushing up on since August. It is not uncommon to be stopped on the street by a truckload of heavily whiskered hunters wanting to know where the biggest bucks are and like every year we locals send them to the happy hunting grounds locally known as Capitol Reef National Park, when in fact most of the smart deer are hanging out in the locally owned orchards in town.

Soon mega sized lawn equipment will be happily humming everywhere in town and the fall leaf wars will begin. Employees at the hardware stores will be trying to sell you the biggest and best leaf blowers on the market that “will blow the competition away”. Neighbors will be engaging in maneuvers and tactics that will move large mounds of fallen leaves from one side of the fence to the other in a matter of minutes and then by morning find twice the pile back in their own yard.

The neighborly ritual will continue until you both have all your leaves in one humongous pile and then you can spend a Saturday afternoon in October together picking them up.

You know its fall when the farmers are happy. After a spring and summer of long days farming praying for rain when they need it and praying for it to stop when they don’t, farmers seem happiest in the Autumn when all the field work is done. All the hay is in tall stacks, the wheel lines are winterized and strapped to the fence and life is good.

Construction continues

The old Torrey Cemetary. on the Torrey Town Water Project, the new 250,000-gallon water storage tank is rising from the ground at a steady rate. Field analysis and cement tests results are proving to be excellent much to satisfaction of Torrey Town water officials and the professional efforts of Jones & DeMille Engineering of Richfield, Utah and Grundy Concrete of Loa, Utah. Weekly construction updates will be posted at the Torrey Post Office for locally affected areas of the Torrey Town water project. Safety is a prime concern for Torrey Town and our contractors; the public is encouraged to please feel free to report any dangerous situations or activity.

As part of a safety conscious effort there have been reports from concerned citizens about destructive activity by certain juvenile individuals at the Torrey Town Park.

Decorative stone structures and public buildings are not part of the publicly provided and purchased for playground equipment. Individuals, families and children are encouraged to enjoy the Torrey Town Park. Vandalism of public property will not be tolerated and will be vehemently prosecuted. Torrey Town prefers to expand the playground area rather than pay for replacing intentionally damaged equipment. The Torrey Town Park is locally funded and is a place provided for everyone to come and enjoy.

The Torrey Town planning and Zoning Committee is seeking local Torrey Town residents and community minded citizens to become part of a concerned effort at reviewing

local ordinances, building permits and other community related concerns to be reviewed and considered by the Torrey Town Council. Resident community minded citizens of Torrey Town are highly encouraged to become part of the Torrey Town decision-making process. On average the Torrey Town Planning Volunteer Committee meet once a month for about an hour to review local Torrey Town issues and provide a detailed report to the Torrey Town Council for voting consideration. This important decision-making process provides the elected Torrey Town officials with a comprehensive unbiased approach for discussion. The constant need for community wise input is always important and can provide more entrainment than an evening watching Alex Trebek and Vanna White’s nightly sixty thirty TV show “Jeopardy”. Become part of the decision making process, be part of your community, you can make a difference, make your voice heard and count.

Past-dedicated efforts by the Torrey Town Planning Committee president Jan Stringham have provided much expert direction and enthusiasm for future efforts by the Torrey Town Planning Zoning Committee. To be part of the Torrey Town planning processes contact the Torrey Town Office at torreutah.gov or call (435) 425-3600.

The old Torrey cemetery on the “dump road” south of Torrey Town is once again being reconsidered as a community restoration project.

The dilapidated and fading white washed picket fence en-

trance that surrounds some of the earliest graves in Torrey is in serious disrepair. The wild overgrown willows where pastured horses and deer make their home on the once sacred burial place is only accessible by a weather worn sawmill slab wood crossing over an existing irrigation ditch. The hard to access and unrecognizable gravesite is the resting ground for some of Torrey Town’s earliest settlers. As the story goes one of the Heath’s that is buried in the first Torrey Cemetery; later abandoned for its new location graciously provided by the Robert Peden family, was killed when a house fell on him near Notom. According to Dee Hatch and his recollections of stories told to him by former relatives it was common practice in the early days of Wayne County and the State of Utah that abandoned homesteads in places like Aldridge, where Dee Hatch’s relatives once lived that were flooded out during the “Big Flood” were often later razed for building materials and complete houses. It was not uncommon that related homestead removal accidents happened.

On a sad day in the beginning of the 1900’s one of William Heath son’s met his final fate when one such house accidentally dislodged from moorings falling on him and killing him instantly in the house moving process. William Heath junior’s final resting place is located in the over grown willowed infested, unkempt Torrey Cemetery beside his sister Sarrah Ann Gifford / Heath that also died in a tragic unrelated accident in the year1907.

It should be unequivocally known that Torrey Town presently and subsequently recognizes our pioneer heritage and all the Wayne County pioneers that are interned at the “Old Torrey Cemetery Site”. Torrey Town will continually make a community wide effort at preserving the pioneer gravesites in our area.

Individuals and non-profit organizations are encouraged to participate in these local efforts at preserving our Utah heritage and pioneer history.

ESCALANTE News

by Marlene Haws ~ 826-4859 • marleneh@color-country.net

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Artists have been swarming our area all week with their pallets and paint brushes.

Friday was filled with exhibits, speakers, arts and crafts show and sales and entertainment. Our own little Escalante dance cuties did tap, jazz and ballet routines under the direction of Tari Cottam. Other local talent featured Megan Cottam’s Garfield County violin group and vocals by Kenny Hall, Cannonville. Other art events were held in Boulder and a final Festival Finale Brunch was held at the Kiva Koffeehouse at Calf Creek.

Some of our elk hunters were very successful this year.

Vergean Porter and his two sons, Clint Porter and his son Jaxon, Cedar City and Kevin Porter, Parowan, teamed up with Jason Porter and bagged a BIG one, with umpteen points, somewhere around Cyclone Lake on the mountain.

But, even though they would have liked to claim the prize they said the Woolsey boys did even better than that with Jared Woolsey getting the grandfather elk!

Congratulations to all.

Sounds like fun plus a lot of work to get the animals to town and getting them taken care of!

Sloan and Vera Lyn Porter spent the weekend with Carolyn and Vergean Porter visiting and making Salsa.

The tomatoes are still pretty plentiful and while some are wishing they would feeze and

be done with it others are still enjoying the bounty!

Martha Schow had two grandsons here. Trent and Tristen Homer, Kearns and Brady and Marci Robins, Salt Lake City. They helped with a lot of odd jobs and also got some winterizing done.

Launi Barlow had some of her family here also, doing the same things that Martha’s family did for her.

What do people do who don’t have children to help them in their later years?

The Griffin sisters, Ann Alleman, Marlene Stowe, Marilee Miller and Joy Carter are home from their trip to Las Vegas where they attended the Time Out For Women Conference. They said they had a wonderful time and can’t wait to attend again next year.

Is anyone interested in buying a flying pig? Ben Porter can tell you where you can get one. Only he calls it a Houdini Pig. He and Blaine Porter loaded one in his trailer one day last week, then he and Renee took it to Wayne County to have it killed and processed. BUT, when they got to the meat packing place the pig was no longer in the trailer! So they called Blaine to have him check around here and see if anyone had seen a stray pig then came on home.

In the meantime Blaine put the news on his scanner to see if anyone around the county had seen the pig. He soon got news that someone had seen a

pig wandering around on the mountain between Escalante and Boulder. So Ben started back toward Boulder and, long story short, he came across two guys standing on the road beside their pickup who said they had been watching this pig over in the trees. It was THE pig, still alive, so they helped Ben load it and he took it on over to Wayne County.

So the meat should either be very bloodshot or very tender!

I’ll leave the rest of the story to your imagination or you can get the “rest of the story” from Ben! Congratulations to Tari and Ryan Cottam on their 10th wedding anniversary on September 28th.

Congratulations to Jason and Karen Griffin, St. George, on their 4th anniversary September 26th. They brought their two children here and left them with Jason’s two sis-

ters, Brooke Palmer and Katie Godsey and Jason’s mom Doneen Griffin while they went to Park City for the weekend.

Lillian Coleman and Joyce Rollins have been to Salt Lake City to spend some time with Joyce’s daughter, Candy.

They didn’t say Don was with them but he could have been.

While there they got to go to “The Price is Right.” They said they didn’t win anything but everyone around them did!

Sounds like my luck! Anyway they enjoyed being with Candy and her family.

I know there will be lots more news made before the weekend is over, but for right now I’m done! I am going to Cedar City with my daughter, Patrice Cottam, to spend a couple of days with her daughter, Shondelle Gillins and family. So write down some news for me and call me when I get back. PLEASE. Thank you!

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu TUES. 9TH Cheeseburgers w/ lettuce, tomato, onions & pickles Tater tots Pears Puffed wheat balls

WEDS. 10TH Creamy ham & potato soup w/celery, onions & cheese Blueberry muffin Green salad w/lettuce & tomatoes Fruit cocktail Scotcha roos

THURS.11th (eve)

BBQ ribs Baked potato w/ sour cream Hot roll Baked squash Orange jello w/ mandarin oranges Apple sauce cake

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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October 4, 2012

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anniversarIES

Bryce Valley Area News

by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com

HOSPITAL THRIFT STORE ...Supporting Quality Health Care

Thrift Store Volunteers Needed!

Call Hollie at 435-676-8996 or 801-518-9217 Part-time shifts available 10th Anniversary Blowout Sale Monday, October 8 - Friday, October 12 Door Prizes, Big Discounts

Garfield Memorial Healthcare Foundation Dinner

October 12, Ebenezer Barn, Bryce

DOWNTOWN PANGUITCH 65 N. Main Street Open Monday thru Saturday 10am - 6pm

Announcing our Fall 2012...

Two Week Case Lot Sale October O ctober 4 - October October 17 17 Also featuring local products...

Fresh honey, fresh curd, pine nuts and Southwick’s potatoes

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SERVE COFFEE

Come in & check out the vintage clothes 9:30 am ~ 6:30 pm for your WE NOW HALLOWEEN COSTUMES!!!

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OPEN: Monday thru Saturday

fund raisers and he is counting on you, thank you, thank you!

Pat has asked a few women to show their homes on the Christmas Tour this year, will you please call her and commit? (676-2418).

Attention Business Owners: FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) have they got a business deal for you.

Sponsor a Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) student at Panguitch High School. A sponsorship cost $100. Price includes the following items developed by the student you sponsor: 1. Professional custom design web site to fit your business needs; 2. New logo created or an old one revised; 3. QR Code designed for your business; 4.

25 Brochures/Rack Cards; 5.

10 Flyers/Rack Cards; 6. 100 Business Cards; 7. 5 Hours of service by your sponsored FBLA student. Email phsfbla1@gmail.com or Call Ms. Caine @ 676-1347.

Live like tomorrow might be your last.

Mack O.

NEW ITEMS

Reagan Sign Company in the original contract had first right of refusal on the property. So to keep their sign on the property they purchased it. They offered the City the property but the sign had to stay, Mayor Talbot and the Council told them NO thanks. Mayor Talbot has a plan B, which will start early next year when the weather warms up.

Pat Oetting (676-2418) has been hunting for 2 (# 1 & 5 or 6) Home Tour signs. If you were so kind that you participated in the Christmas Home Tours last Christmas in the Country and have a sign buried in your garage call Pat and she will come and get it.

It is hard to believe that Pat is thinking Christmas, but in 2 more months “Christmas in the Country” along with home tours, merchant drawing and Santa’s visit with kids and extended care residents. The first Saturday in December is on the 1st.

Speaking of Santa, the Craft Fair is on November 10th “Sub for Santa” will have their candy booth to raise money for Santa. Diane Houston (676-2892) will be in charge of calling the candy making ladies asking for candy donations. You don’t make candy, what do you make that you would like to donate?

This is one of Santa’s biggest

- Ladies VINTAGE Coats, Fur, Wool & Velvets - Halloween decorations

a class on how to make these large candles that also act as heaters, at the Stake Center.

Please give Robbie Irish a call at (676-2742), so the people putting this demonstration on will know if there is any interest in this project.

Don’t forget to keep Oct. 12th open for the Garfield Memorial Healthcare Foundation dinner and auction. It will be out at Ruby’s, Ebenezer Barn, good food, good friends and good deals at the auction.

Long time Chef at the Senior Citizens Center, Patty Mock has finally sold her ranch. Patty’s place was 20 acres north of town and it had been for sale for 5 years and she received 4 offers in one month, after 5 years without one call. Patty is moving to St. George, where she will be near her family. Patty and her cooking will be missed.

Hopefully I won’t upset anyone, with this. I found this out about the City’s plans for the changes at the Park. Doug and Darlene Evans purchased a piece of property on the Highway by the Triple CCC and the park many years ago.

On the property was a Reagan billboard sign and they received $250 from the sign a year. With the plans for the park, the City pursued the Evans property. This is where the Restrooms were going, however there was a glitch,

PANGUITCH - Congratulations! -50th Year AnniversaryStan & Anna Pollock from Panguitch. They were was married Oct. 11, 1962 in Las Vegas, NV. They have 3 sons, 6 grand kids, 11 great grand kids, and 1 on the way.

GUYS & GALS NEW WINTER COATS 20% OFF

I know that when you get older time seems to just fly by, however the stores don’t make it any easier. Costco three weeks ago had their Christmas stuff out on display, in the middle of September yet. With the cold mornings I was sure that the lawns were going to quit growing, no such luck, at least two more cuttings coming up.

Rick Irish would like to thank all of those that were so helpful to his family. It’s wonderful how our Town turns out for those that have needs.

Paula Palmer has come up with a great idea and that is playground equipment at the baseball complex. We have a ton of little league games at the complex and with the players come a lot of their siblings and there isn’t much for the little ones to do. Playground equipment is expensive but that isn’t slowing Paula down, she is having a bake sale at Joe’s Market, this Friday, Oct. 5. If you have any extra stuff bring it on down to help out, this is a worthwhile cause.

Paula will have another sale later this month and I’ll let you know when that is.

It looks like Joe’s is having a case lot sale, now is a good time to load up on your food storage.

Speaking of food storage, one of the things that are left out of most storage is usually lighting and heating.

On October 17th there will be

Stan & Anna Pollock

SALE

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com

LOA - This year, Don and Marsha Chappell are celebrating their 50th anniversary. They were married July 27, 1962, in the Manti, Utah LDS Temple. They have four children: Gerilyn Cardon (Thatcher), Union NE; Terilyn Clay (Kent), Snellville, GA ; Darrell Chappell (LaRinda) Vacaville, CA; Jennifer Orton (Matthew) Renton, WA, and 13 Grandchildren.

Don and Marsha were sweethearts at Wayne High School and graduated in 1961. Marsha went to Stevens Henagar Business College and Don to the University of Utah. They were married in the Manti LDS Temple July 27th 1962. They lived in Salt Lake City, Layton, Fruit Heights and moved to Cheyenne Wyoming in 1981. Don and Marsha moved to Las Vegas in 1995, and retired to Loa in 2004. Don retired from Consolidated Freightways. In Las Vegas Marsha owned and operated a quilt shop, Pieceful Pleasures. Don continues to work for the Forest Service and Marsha quilts and organizes the Mountain Valley Quilt Retreat in Loa every fall. They will be celebrating their 50th anniversary with friends and family at the Loa Community Center Sunday October 14th from 2 to 4 P.M.

Live Music by Alan Day on Friday & Saturday nights Rock N Roll & Country Come on down for some dancing & hooting & hollering!!

FYI PANGUITCH

Don Elwood Chappell and Marsha Lynn Taylor Chappell

535 W. Main Escalante, UT

er in the day we watched Cambry as she ran Cross Country at Cedar High School. She did her best time yet. Then Saturday we traveled to St. George and did some baptisms for the dead. At least the girls did and so did Joanna’s boyfriend, Tyrell Jones. We came back to Cedar where it was cooler to shop and them went with Stacie Jensen to the Relief Society Broadcast at one of the Enoch Stakes. It was a nice trip and a relaxing and fun time in spite of the heat in St. George.

The Broadcast was done very well and was very informative. A dinner was served before and then everyone watched the broadcast. Not just in Enoch but all over the State and out as well. In Escalante they had a delicious dinner beforehand of Soup and Toasted Cheese Sandwich Croutons. Dessert was a Pumpkin Pecan Frozen Ice Cream dessert. The theme was “All is Safely Gathered In”. Thanks to the hard work of the R. S. Presidency.

Gary and Sandy Johnson were just blessed with their 17th grandchild. Esther M. Rigby delivered a 9 lb. 5 oz. baby boy on Saturday at the U of U Hospital. He was named James Henry and he joins his older sister Madison and brother Ty. Sandy enjoyed spending time with the Rigbys and helping out the new mother and baby. Esther would like to keep her Mom there forever but we wanted her back in Bryce Valley. Congratulations to Nathan and Esther Rigby.

This is an update to the report last week.

Please have a great week and call or email your news to me. Thanks VS

BLIND COYOTE TRADING POST

Conference in Tropic on Friday and Saturday. The youth did service projects in each of the three towns and after the projects were finished they had a “Cafe Rio” type dinner and watched their Book of Mormon movies and then had a dance. On Saturday they went up to Bryce Canyon City. They watched the Sunrise from the rim of Bryce by Ruby’s Inn. Rotated through a lot of activities about the Book of Mormon and there was a good turnout of youth and so many people worked hard to make this a special activity.

Presenters were Marty and Rusty Rich, Eric Woolsey and Travis Shakespear, Ryan Cottam and Jerry Taylor, Carlon Johnson and Riley Roberts, Scott Barton and Pres. Alan Torgerson and finished with a talk by Kerry Alvey.

Condolences go out to the family and friends of Shanna Waite who passed away last week.

We heard that Sage Roundy and her family are moving to the Price, Utah area and will be sorely missed in the Bryce Valley area. Henrieville Relief Society is having a “Wish you Well” party for Sage on Wednesday.

Dan Cloud took his World Tang Fudo Martial Arts class to Mesquite for tournament play. I will have more information next week.

On Friday and Saturday Arthur and I had the privilege to spend time with two of our granddaughters, Joanna Jensen, daughter of David and Debbie Jensen and Cambry Jensen, daughter of Mike and Stacie Jensen. It was a delightful weekend. We went to a BBQ at Linda and Dennis White’s(Cambry’s other grandparents) home and earli-

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of Priest were John Cloud, Joshua Alvey, and Travis Jones. Becoming Teachers are McCray Magnum and Kaden Ramsay. Congratulation boys.

Alexis Tebbs has earned her Young Womanhood Recognition Award. It is equal to the Eagle award for Scouts.

Alexis is the daughter of David and Cherrie Tebbs of Bryce Canyon City. Congratulations Alexis. Way to go.

Trevor Pierson will enter the MTC on Wednesday, October 3rd. He is going to Dallas, Texas to serve his mission.

He is the son of Clint and Denise Pierson of Tropic.

Cherie Hathaway and her husband Tristan of Colorado Springs Colorado came to visit with John and Ramona Morreale. They brought their two children to stay with Jon and Ramona for a few days while they got moved into their new home. They are reunited and settled into their home.

A belated congratulations to Travis Jones on his recent baptism. We welcome him to the Tropic Ward.

A big reminder about the Mystery Market each week until the end of October. I found out by accident one of the best times to go and get fresh bread, rolls and including vegetables is on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. This money is being used for a worthy cause, to build a safe walking place for the students of Bryce Valleys schools. I know there are other times people are there so drive by and if no one is there right then come back later.

Don’t give up on them. On Thursday from 4 to 7 PM you can get Fry Bread for your dinner and slushes to drink with them. Come on out and support the effort$$$$$$$.

Escalante Stake Youth

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Matt & Virginia Wetzel of Henrieville are delighted to welcome their 49th grandchild, Asher Brandon Allen was born 21 September weighing 8lb 12oz and was 20 3/4 inches, parents- Brandon & Emily Allen of Cottage Grove, MN. Asher was also welcomed by his older siblings, Isaac, Ivy, Emma, Anna and Hazel. Grandma Virginia was able to fly out for a visit to help for 2 weeks.

Duztin & Sarah Sorensen and their children, Eva, Noah, Eliza, Jonah, Naomi, Joshua, Micah & Gideon are taking an extended homeschool field trip to visit the Brandon & Emily Allen Family of Cottage Grove, MN. They are having a great time visiting family and learning about the state of Minnesota.

Welcome to Tropic to the Spencer family. They are living in the Afton and DelRae Pollock home. Boyd and Nanette Spencer and children, Joshua, Chantel, and Nikolas all came to town and we are delighted to have them here.

It is always great to have new people move in and be part of our wonderful area. Tropic welcomes you Spencer family.

Released from callings today in the Tropic Ward were Cailee Syrett as Compassionate Service Leader, Barbie Le Fevre as Visiting Teaching Coordinator, Kay Shakespear as Relief Society Chorister and Stan and Nellie Mecham as teachers of the 16-17 Course in Sunday School. Called to fill some of these positions were Kay Shakespear as Compassionate Service, Karen Ott as Visiting Teacher Coordinator, and Carol Pollock as Chorister. Congratulations to all of you.

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October 4, 2012

CLASSIFIEDS

Garfield: 676-2621 • Wayne: 836-2622

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE

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

NOTOM FUJI APPLES Orchards for Fuji apples will open on October 6, 2012.

Price: $15.00/bushel. U-Pick.

Bring your own containers and ladders. Orchards for Red and Yellow Delicious apples will remain open as well. If you have any further questions, please call (435) 456-9132

Home For Rent Or Possible Lease Option - 3600 sq ft. home with 5 bedrooms 2.5 baths and oversized garage sitting on 1+ acre. Recently remodeled home with recently upgraded stainless steel appliances. $1100.00 + Deposit Contact Wendy (435) 513-2046 or grammywen@gmail.com 10/25

GRASS FINISHED BEEF We are taking orders for October delivery. Call Rob or Charlotte at (435) 425-3839 10/4 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 ‘96 CAMARO - V6, Manual, CD. $2,800 OBO. Call Hillary 435-836-2141 10/4

Advertise in

the Insider

676-2621 Garfield 836-2622 Wayne

South Central Communications is looking to add to our great team. This positions responsibility will primarily be drafting. The successful candidate must be computer savvy with an eye for detail.

Experience in AutoCAD recommended but not required. Experience in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills. Competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

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

Dental Assistant Needed Responsibilities: Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures. Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment. Take, develop and mount dental radiographs (x-rays).

Manage infection control - prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment. Provide patients with instructions for oral care following all dental treatment procedures. Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health. Perform various office tasks as necessary.

Dental experience would be helpful, but is not required. We would provide training as needed. WCHC will need to cover 2 days a week and occasionally more as needed. Please e-mail resume with work experience, contact information, education and references to ginaf@waynechc.org, or mail to WCHC P.O. Box 303 Bicknell, Utah 84715. This position could be filled at anytime. The starting hourly rate will be based on experience and training. WCHC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

10/11

LEGAL NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE The State Historic Preservation Review Board will meet at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2012, in the Board Room of the Historic Rio Grande Depot, 300 S. Rio Grande St., Salt Lake City, UT, to consider the following nomination to the National Register of Historic Places: Escalante Historic District.

The public is welcome to attend. For more information on the Board of State History meeting, see the website, history.utah. gov.

Listing on the National Register provides recognition for historically significant properties. No restrictions come with National Register designation. Property owners retain all of their rights to alter, demolish, or maintain their buildings as they see fit. No additional requirements are imposed, nor will property taxes increase as a result of National Register historic district designation. Tax Credits: Owners of contributing historic buildings within the district may qualify for 20 percent savings on rehabilitation costs through state or federal income tax credit programs.

Additional information about the proposed historic district and the National Register program is available on the Utah Historical Society website, history.utah.gov, or at the Utah State Historic Preservation Office, 300 S. Rio Grande St., SLC, UT 84101. Telephone inquires can be made at (801) 245-7242 (Cory Jensen). Local contacts are also available. Comments on the nomination should be sent to the State Historic Preservation Officer before the Utah Board of State History meets on August 11, 2011.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 4, 2012 INVITATION TO BID Wayne School District is accepting bids for the replacement of all outside entry door locks on Wayne Middle School and Wayne High School doors. All qualified persons and/or lock smiths are invited to bid.

Bids must be received by Wayne School District by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, October 19, 2012. Please contact the Wayne School District Office for more information at 435-425-3813.

The Wayne School District Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 4, 11 & 18, 2012 NoticE OF petition/intent to annex Please notice that the Panguitch City Recorder has received, accepted and on September 24, 2012 certified a petition that was filed by Markay Englestead to annex the following propety: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Beginning at a point 841.50 feet South and 325.38 feet West of the Northeast corner of the Northwest quarter of Section 32, Township 34 South, Range 5 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; running thence South 0°02’45” West 306.94 feet; thence South 89°26’46” West 124.75 feet; thence Southwesterly along the arc of a curve to the left 155.62 feet through a central angle of 44°34’58” thence South 44°51’48” West 275.66 feet; thence Southwesterly along the arc of a curve to the right 111.49 feet through a central angle of 44°51’30”; thence North 39°28’18” East 90.82 feet; thence North 85°00’00” West 361.02 feet; thence North 502.92 feet; thence East 861.30 feet to the point of beginning.

A complete copy of the annexation petition is available at the city office for inspection and copying. The city may annex the property unless a written protest is filed with the county clerk and the city council within thirty (30) days from the date the petition was certified. Deadline to file is October 28, 2012 at the following address: Panguitch City, 25 South 200 East PO Box 75, Panguitch UT 84759 Donna Osborn, City Recorder Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 4, 11 & 18, 2012

Surplus Baler Separate and sealed bids are being accepted by Garfield County until 5:00 pm, Thursday October 18, 2012 for a Marathon Horizontal Side Discharge Baler, Serial # 81315. Garfield County is a tax- exempt local government and reserves the right to accept and / or reject any and all bids. Bids may be submitted to Garfield County Sanitation, 55 South Main, P.O. Box 77, Panguitch, Utah 84759, Fax # (435) 676-8239, email: gcroads@ gmail.com. Faxed and emailed bids will be accepted. Please call (435) 676-1101, if you have any questions.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 27 and OCTOBER 4 & 11, 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 lowest springs, and the development of a new spring area. It also includes the installation of approximately 1,200 linear feet of distribution line and a few valves and hydrants. The metering system will be replaced with a new radio read metering system.

The chlorination building for the mountain springs will also be replaced with a new concrete building and furnished with chlorination capabilities.

This project is funded by the Drinking Water Board.

Plans and specifications have been prepared by Sunrise Engineering, Inc. and will be available after September 21, 2012 at their office at 25 East 500 North, Fillmore, Utah , telephone ( 435) 743-6151, upon receipt of $50.00 for each set (non-refundable), or may be obtained electronically at no cost from the Sunrise Engineering website with a user name and password.

The ENGINEER for this Contract will be Sunrise Engineering, Incorporated and they will be represented by Jeff Albrecht, P.E. as Project Engineer.

A pre-bid tour will be held on Octob er 3, 2012, at 1 p.m., leaving from the office of the Owner at 64 West 100 North, Bicknell, Utah 84715. Attendance at the pre-bid tour is mandatory.

Names of those in attendance will be recorded.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 20 & 27, and OCTOBER 4, 2012 NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County.

These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2.

Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 24, 2012.

Please visit http://waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)-5387240 for additional information.

NEW APPLICATION(S) 89-1651 (A72912): Seven Fold LLC propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from the Sky Canyon Spring (Heward Canyon) for STOCKWATERING. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-2974(a38459): David and Connie Schadt Witham propose(s) using 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (8 miles South of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E., STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 27 & OCTOBER 4, 2012.

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HOME FOR RENT IN LOA Nice home for rent in Loa located at 244 S. 100 W. All kitchen appliances are included, 3 BR, Bathroom, Laundry Room, Lg. Family Room. For more info, please contact Stan Chappell at Garkane Energy (435) 836-2795.

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RED PONTIAC POTATOES Call Jerry Blackburn, Loa, (435) 691 2497 or (435) 8362318.

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HELP WANTED Receipts: 1,524; Last Week: 1,159. Last Year: 815. Feeder Steers: weak to 1.00 lower, except wts under 500 lbs 5.00-6.00 lower. Feeder Heifers: mixed but mostly steady, except vwts under 400 lbs 5.00-6.00 lower. Holstein Steers: to few for comparison. Slaughter Cows: firm to 1.00 higher; Slaughter Bulls: 1.00-2.00 lower on similar kinds.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2: 200-250 lbs 187.00-197.00; 250-300 lbs 196.00-220.090; 300-350 lbs 182.00-195.00; 350-400 lbs 166.00-185.00; 400-450 lbs 160.00-175.00, pkg 199.00; 450-500 lbs 152.00-162.00; 500-550 lbs 140.00-156.50; 550600 lbs 148.00-156.00; 600-650 lbs 131.00-147.50; 650-700 lbs 131.00-140.50; 700-750 lbs 132.50-137.00; 750-800 lbs pkg 132.50; 800-850 lbs pkg 133.25; 850-900 lbs 120.50-129.50; 900-950 lbs 114.00-121.00; 950-1000 lbs 112.00-113.00.

Holsteins Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: scarce; 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs 78.0095.0095.00; 500-700 lbs scarce; 700-900 lbs scarce; 900-1000 lbs scarce.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200-250 lbs 175.00-194.50; 250-300 lbs 152.00-169.00300-350 lbs 148.00-164.00; 350-400 lbs 143.00-156.00; 400-450 lbs 142.00-156.50; 450-500 lbs 135.50-148.00, pkg 151.50; 500-550 lbs 131.00-144.50; 550-600 lbs 129.00-138.00, pkg 142.50; 600-650 lbs 123.50-134.50; 650-700 lbs 125.00-128.50; 700-750 lbs 119.00-128.25; 750-800 lbs 119.50-121.50; 800-850 lbs 121.00-121.50; 850-900 lbs 109.00-120.50; 900-950 lbs 110.00-113.50; 950-1000 lbs scarce. Heiferettes: 53.50-97.50.

Stock Cows: scarce.

Slaughter Cows: Boning 8085% Lean: 64.00-74.00; Breaking 75-80% Lean: 68.00-76.00; Commercial: scarce; Cutter 8590% Lean: 54.00-63.00.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 150024540 lbs 83.50-88.00; Yield Grade 2 1000-1500 lbs 70.0075.00; 1500-2475 lbs 75.5081.50; Feeder Bulls: 905-1205 lbs 68.50-71.75.

The Wayne & Garfield County INSIDER

October 4, 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

This page is a membership service, provided by the Wayne County Business Association WCBA Phone: 435.425.3950 email: waynecountyba@gmail.com web: waynecountyba.org Facebook: facebook.com/WayneCountyBA

Network Nominations open for WCBA officer elections Election for new WCBA officers will be held at the general meeting on October 24th. Any WCBA member can nominate someone for a position, however, the nominee must be a current WCBA member. Positions to be filled: • Vice President (President Elect) • Financial Officer • Program Officer • Development Officer Nominations can be emailed to waynecountyba@gmail.com or made by phone at 435.425.3950 through Monday, October 22 or at the meeting.

Survey for WCBA microloan program underway Business owners: please help out your local community by taking ten minutes to complete the survey you recently received from the WCBA. A large pool of respondents will demonstrate community support to potential funding sources for the micro-loan pool. Your response is completely anonymous, but absolutely essential.

Sandstone Inn reopens as Broken Spur Inn The Sandstone Inn in Torrey has reopened for room rentals. New signs should be arriving next week with the new name, The Broken Spur Inn & Steakhouse. Owner Gary Hallows said a search for a chef is currently underway and the steakhouse is projected to open in March or April 2013.

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Meet WCBA Board Member Lore Anderson

Q: Tell us about your business.

A: After moving back to Utah in 2007, my husband Troy and I made our home in what was once the Old River Inn in Fremont. We own Anderson’s Cabinets and Furniture, located in what should have been the horse barn behind our house. We specialize in the use of salvaged, dense old-growth timbers complete with nail holes, rough-hewn surfaces, and blade marks creating an authentic vintage character, unmatched by artificially aged or distressed alternatives. It is the genuine, timeworn character of our pieces that provides the greatest appeal to our customers.

Q: What are some of your customers looking for?

A: We do everything from table-top sized boxes to full furniture suites.

Many of our customers buy something small like a coat rack from us at the farmer’s market and then come back with a custom order, even a full set of kitchen cabinets!

WCBA Board Member Lore Anderson, center, with sons Clinton (left) and Austin Anderson.

Troy Anderson unavailable. (Photo by Ann Torrence) Before that position I worked for Mountain Bell/US West/Qwest as Lineman, Splicer, and Service Rep, finishing up in the Engineering office in Silverthorne, Colorado. My degree is in Business Management and as Troy requires little managing I am looking forward to serving the community on the Wayne County Business Association Board.

Q: Is there a product or service you wish you could source locally?

A: We love to take down old barns – this is where we get our wood. Our farrier saves us old horseshoes that we reshape on our forge. We are always looking for Q: What brought you back to Utah? rusty and old hardware: hinges, latches, A: My family is from Roosevelt and and so on, to add character to our pieces.

Elsinore and we vacationed in Wayne Q: Lore, you have had a winding path County when I was a girl. Troy and I to the WCBA board! continued that tradition by bringing A: Prior to the cabinet shop I worked at our twin sons here in the summers. the Volkswagen Test Track in Arizona as After the boys graduated high school a Financial Manager/Purchasing Agent. in southern Arizona in 2007, I loaded

up the horses, left the desert heat and headed home to the Utah Mountains.

Q: Anderson Cabinets has become quite the family affair. How did your sons come to be part of the business?

A: Our sons Clinton and Austin have finished their bachelors’ degrees at Northern Arizona University and are helping out at the shop while they apply to graduate school. It’s great to have their youthful energy in the shop.

Q: What makes Wayne County a great place to start a business?

A: Easy - the people who live here and their love of community!

See the unique carpentry work of Anderson’s Cabinets and Furniture at www.andersonscandf.com.

THIS WEEK THURSDAY 10/4

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 The Adaptors 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 10/5

The Saddlery Cowboy Bar & Steakhouse, Torrey. Live music by The Michael D Band at 8:30 p.m., 422 West Hwy 24.

The Wayne Theatre, Showtimes at www.facebook.com/ thewaynetheatre. 11 E. Main St. Bicknell.

SATURDAY 10/6

Team Utah Disc Golf Tournament, 10 Am Tee Time.

Live Music Patrick Briggs and The Touchstone Coyote 7 p.m. The Rim Rock Patio. UT-24, Torrey.

Farmers Market, Torrey. 4 - 5:00 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, Stewardship and the Creation: LDS Perspectives on the Environment; Steven Peck and George Handley, BYU Professors. Free (donation requested), 7:30 p.m. at Robber’s Roost Bookstore, Torrey.

The Saddlery Cowboy Bar & Steakhouse, Torrey. Live music

by The Michael D Band at 8:30 p.m., 422 West Hwy 24.

UPCOMING 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 the 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 17 ( Wed) Entrepreneurship Seminar featuring Shelli Gardner of Stampin’ Up! Weekly series sponsored by the Utah SBDC. 12:30 p.m., Karen H. Huntsman Library, Snow College, Ephraim or live streaming video.

October 18-19 Fall Break. Wayne County School District.

October 20 (Sat) 29th Annual Holiday Fair.

Bicknell Community Center.

October 24 (Wed) Wayne County Business Association General Meeting. Election of new officers. 11 am, Road Creek Inn, Loa. Lunch provided.

The Wayne Theatre, Showtimes at www.facebook.com/ thewaynetheatre. 11 E. Main St. Bicknell.

SUNDAY 10/7

Country Cafe, All You Can Eat BBQ Ribs, Loa. 289 N. Main, Loa. 4 p.m. to closing. $10.95 per person The Saddlery Cowboy Bar & Steakhouse, Torrey. Live music by The Michael D 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 10/8

The Wayne Theatre, Showtimes at www.facebook.com/ thewaynetheatre. 11 E. Main St. Bicknell.

SPECIAL DEALS A Sign For All Seasons Boutique Fall, Halloween, and Christmas–we have all your home décor, ornaments and gifts for the whole family. Get a free pumpkin shelf sitter (set of three) with each $30.00 purchase through the end of October. Custom orders welcome, let us help you create that perfect gift or addition to your table setting. Open most days from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m.. 83 W. Center Loa. Backcountry Outfitters. We have outdoor gear perfect for cooler weather. Horse rides.

ATV rentals. Bike rentals.

4x4 tours. Visit our Torrey retail store, & remember locals always get 10% off! Junction of Highways 12 & 24,(435) 425-2010. www.backcountryoutfitters.com, email: info@backcountryoutfitters.com Brian Farm Service Center. Attention all you hunters!!! Stay warm out there on the mountain with clothing from Brian Farm Service Center. Carhartt, Dickie and Berne coats, insulated bibs and coveralls. Warm hoodies and jackets as well as gloves, ear warmers, hats and boots! Neos and Muck Boots. 33 E 300 S Loa. Brooke’s Country Boutique New this week: Duffle Bags (very nice for sports, sleepovers and just a carry all bag). I have lots of

different styles as well only $23.00. Animal Hats: for young kids to Teens, only $9.99.

Follow me on Facebook: aloadofcrafts. Open Tuesday through Friday 10:30 till 5:30377 S. Main Lyman.

CastleRock Coffee & Candy Back for the fall season, Hot and Ready...Half Sandwich and Homemade Soup. Tomato Basil, Spicy Black Bean and new for this season, Chicken and Wild Rice, just $6.50. We serve lunch from 12 Noon to 3:00 PM every day.

Gallery 24 has great gift ideas starting at $15. Shop local for jewelry, pottery, wood carvings, sculpture, paintings and furniture. Open Monday through Saturday, 11:00 to 5:30. 135 East Main Street, Torrey.

Linda’s in Loa A Touch of Autumn Sale Friday Sept. 28th from 10-5:00. New Fall Decor & so much more! $50 purchase–free candle melt. Come & find that touch of fall!

Mane-E-Acs Hair Salon is now offering eyelash extension. Mention you saw this in the Insider to receive $10 off a full set. For an appointment call 836-2602 or 691-0842.

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October 4, 2012

Better Estate Planning

By Jeffery J. McKenna

An effective estate plan has many benefits. In the broadest sense, estate planning includes the process of accumulating, managing, and distributing property over the course of a lifetime. Satisfaction comes from knowing your objectives, taking practical approaches to achieve them, and avoiding hazards in the process.

An effective estate plan involves recognizing and coping with four financial challenges: 1. Dying Too Soon. For those with a sense of responsibility to loved ones, one of the greatest concerns is providing for them. Savings plans, retirement accounts, life insurance, and estate plans are just a few of the ways to assure financial security for loved ones.

2. Outliving One’s Resources. As time passes, the possibility of outliving one’s financial resources can be a concern. Many people will reduce what they spend today

to ensure that they have ample funds for the later years. It can be a challenge to balance present and future needs.

3. Emergencies. Estate planning may ease the hazards of illness, accidents, and other unforeseen economic hardships. We can accumulate savings in order to be prepared, but insurance assumes greater importance as costs increase.

Medical, automobile, homeowners, and other insurance

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4. Mental and Physical Disability. It is vitally important to plan for adequate income and management of assets, in the event that a mental or physical disability impairs a person’s ability to manage his or her property. A number of financial arrangements, including various types of trusts and powers of attorney, can be created to help deal with the need for assistance in asset management. These trusts can also be set up for disabled family members.

Addressing each of the above concerns is the essence of an effective estate plan.

Many people view estate planning, and particularly addressing the above concerns, as an overwhelming task. A good estate planning attorney can help bring order to what may otherwise seem to be too difficult to accomplish on your own.

Your estate planning attorney will take an organized approach to decide what is needed. Your attorney will help you focus on the “essential elements” of estate planning – the people in your life, the property you own, your plans for the future, and the persons who will assist you in achieving your goals.

Like a building project, with the help of your attorney, you will start with your “blueprint” for setting out a plan.

You will determine the essential elements. In a few short days or weeks, your plan can become a reality.

Jeffery J. McKenna is an attorney licensed in three states and serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona.

He is a partner at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead, with offices in St. George and Mesquite. He is a founding member of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions or topics that you would like addressed in these articles please email him at jmckenna@barney-mckenna. com or call 435 628-1711

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WAYNE SPORTS

by Lauren Jackson Victories of the week: The cross-country team traveled to Palisades in Manti this last week to run with the bigger 2A schools! Even with half of the team gone for volleyball, the girls still did really well and only lost by a single point to Richfield! Lauren Jackson came in 2nd, with Brooke Barney 4th and Tessa Simmons 8th. The course was a tough one, but both the girls and boys team ran very well.

Last week on Wednesday the baseball boys played Escalante and beat them 18-3.

That’s incredible! Well done boys. Last Thursday there was a coin toss determining which team would go into the quarter-finals ranked second. They lost the coin toss so they went in playing third place against Tabiona at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 2nd. If they won the semifinals then the team will travel on to Dixie for the finals this Friday and Saturday. This article won’t get out until after that, however, but best of luck to you boys anyway! If you are headed that way be sure to go and support!

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XC at Escalante October

Volleyball against Escalante (last home game) October 10th

photo by Laura Richards of Laura E Photography

All events take place at the Cross Hollow Event Center located at 11 North Cross Hollow Drive at either the Iron Rangers Outdoor Arena or the Diamond Z Arena, unless noted otherwise.