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Thursday, October 6, 2016

Issue # 1171

13th Annual Escalante Canyons Art Festival Sets Records

Group photo of the 2016 winners from the Esclante Canyons Art Festival.

ESCALANTE - The 13th Escalante Canyons Art Festival-Everett Ruess Days held in Escalante, Utah, on September 16-25 hit an all-time high in art sales, saw packed houses at many of the speaker series venues, had some vendors sell out on day one, saw great attendance to the many demonstrations - even in the pouring rain, and enjoyed record attendance at the entertainment.

New to the programming this year was a Nocturne Paint Out (painting at night) event where nearly 30 artists created paintings by the light of the full moon or street lamps, a Hands on Art Tent where those of all ages could participate in activities such as making a star book or doing a pastel-along, and workshops in categories ranging from na-

ture journaling to mixed media collage making. Almost 80 artists from across the US and Canada participated in the Plein Air Competitions. Art sales to buyers from near and far totaled over $30K, which is an increase of more than 35% from 2015.

The Speaker’s Series keynote program on Friday night featured author Paul Bogard discussing the priceless resource we have in our dark night skies. Other speakers shared programs on topics ranging from the native Escalante potato to the dinosaurs of Grand Staircase-Escalante to adventures and images of a journey through the Escalante Canyons to Navajo Mountain.

Vendors selling handmade items in a full spectrum of creative forms were busy with customers both Friday

Bryce Canyon National Park Superintendent to Retire BRYCE CANYON N.P. With 17 years as a National Park Service (NPS) superintendent, and 20 years as a generalist, or “omnivore” ranger, Superintendent Lisa Eckert will retire September 30 from Bryce Canyon National Park.

She has worked in 14 parks that spanned the System, including; a diversity of urban, wilderness, natural, cultural, Horace M. Albright Training Center, and an International Affairs assignment in Croatia.

In fact, Eckert worked in all seven regions of the NPS. Eckert’s dedication to the NPS mission spilled into her personal life and travels. “Just like the history of this agency, it all began with my first job in Yellowstone for me,” shared Eckert. “I worked for the concessionaire as a waitress. I also got hooked on the outdoors and spent all my tips on camping gear – which changed my life!”

Eckert has been known throughout her career for being able to grasp issues in comprehensive ways, often pitching opportunities for planning documents, and bringing communities, partners and employees together. Addressing issues that are complex, and previously not tackled, to protect the resource has been a hallmark of

her work. “To be able to live a life that intertwines profession with personal curiosity and passion, has been more than I could dream of,” said Eckert.

In reverse order, park units include: Superintendent at Bryce Canyon National Park (UT), Colorado National Monument (CO), Horace M. Albright Training Center (AZ), Gateway National Recreation Area - Jamaica Bay Unit (NY), Devils Tower National Monument (WY), detail at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (AZ), Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site (ND); Ranger – Chief of Interpretation, Denali National Park and Preserve (AK), George Washington Memorial Parkway (VA), Colorado National Monument (CO), Grand Canyon National Park (AZ), Shenandoah National Park (VA); seasonal - Colorado National Monument, Haleakala National Park (HI), Everglades National Park (FL), Yellowstone National Park (WY) and two volunteer opportunities in Australia (Royal and Kakadu National Parks). Eckert will retire to Grand Junction, CO, where she plans to happily hike, travel and “touch the earth” to remain grounded.

—National Park Service

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

THURS. OCTOBER 6 - WED. OCTOBER 12 JUST A TOUCH OF RAIN...this week's forecast includes a good chance of rain on Monday, but otherwise mostly sunny. Highs generally in the high 60s, lows in the high 30s, expect mild breezes throughout the week. The weekend should be lovely.

6th Annual Boulder Harvest Festival October 15th, The Red House Farm

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and Saturday, we even had an Asian food vendor from Salt Lake join us this year.

The eclectic and energetic entertainment lineup ranged from local talents – Kenny Hall from Cannonville and Mary Kaye from Escalante to those from further afar in Utah - Mindy Dillard, Crook and Bluff, Mikalene, Both Crows, Less Than Lucid, and Closure. David and Tamara Hauze hailed from Crawford, Colorado.

Plein Air artists began painting for this year’s competition on September 16.

They were able to enjoy two paint-out events: the one-day Celebrate Public Lands PaintOut on September 20 where they painted anywhere on our glorious public lands in Garfield, Wayne or Kane County and the Nocturne Paint-Out on September 17 where they painted at night. For the second time, a Junior Plein Air Competition with two age categories enticed young artists to join the fun. For the Plein Air Competition, prizes totalArts Festival Cont'd on page 3

BOULDER - The Boulder Skills Foundation was founded by a handful of locals a number of years ago as a way to address and inspire the future of their own community. Their ideas and actions have been to merge the best of the heritage skills of a ranching and agricultural community with present day appropriate technologies to create land-based economic solutions for the residents. The outcome is to create in these remote areas interdependent, self reliant and resilient communities that have all the chances to grow and adapt into viable future while keeping intact their unique character and values.

Works in progress are as follows… First, the Boulder Skills Foundation created a regional Directory of the time honored skills that exist in Boulder and who can do what. Small towns have a lot of hidden talent after all. The idea here is to create more awareness, interconnection, trade and financial opportunities for individuals. A few years ago members started a local Seed Collective for practically everything from vegetables to wild flowers and medicinal plants. In the last few years an amateur HAM radio system has been set up with a local repeater and members now hold tests every year to license new users. A “Fibershed” has been created which focuses collecting the raw materials of clothing (wool for example) to processing and making the clothes locally. Members also helped create Utah Water Guardians which works with USFS and UDWR on keeping the watershed of Boulder Creek free of piscicides like Rotenone. And over the years Loch Wade has been building a waterwheel to use as a grist-mill for grinding grain in honor of a historical

Courtesy Boulder skills Foundation

The Harvest Festival Potluck exemplifies the abundance of local foods and creative recipes. Bring your best mouth watering dish. (Picture is from the 2015 event.) tradition and for education. The Winter Speaker Series in 2016 focused on Land-Based Economics via video presentations and a live talk with Kelly Heaton from Bar 10 Beef, and was widely attended. For a handful of people this little local organization has covered a lot of ground!

Their mission statement is as follows: “We believe it is critical for the health and future of any town to be able to provide for its basic needs using only local skills and resources.

This is created by looking at time-honored skills for inspiration and promoting community resiliency through education and the use of appropriate technology. We provide education in the form of lectures, workshops, and scholarships to build local skills and then apply those skills to complete local projects that improve the infrastructure and

self-reliance of Boulder.”

And of course The Boulder Skills Foundation is back at it with an invitation to their 6th Annual Harvest Festival at the Red House Farm all day on October 15th. Since all the hard work of summer is done this is what we have been waiting for. So come celebrate the season's end, the Harvest with friends, neighbors and locals.

Bring your whole family and come join in for a day of inspiring talks, hands on workshops, great food, music and kids activities.

There is a wide array of things to do: Demonstrations/Lectures: 12 pm Apple Cider Discussion - Patrick Briggs 12:30 pm Fruit Tree Pruning - Daniel Allen, Urban & Community Forester Harvest Festival Cont'd on page 2

Wayne High School Students Attend a Day of Shakespeare in Cedar City

Courtesy Jasmine Wilson

A very dapper Dean Mathews next to a bust of Shakespeare in Cedar City as part of Wayne High School's visit with the Bard.

BICKNELL - “Et tu, Brute?” From Act III, scene ii of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, it is easily the most recognizable line from the play. Latin for “And you, Brutus?”, it is the last ques-

tion Caesar speaks before he dies in this political tragedy. It was among the many memorable lines delivered by the actors at the TonyAward winning Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City, Utah.

Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.

—George Bernard Shaw

On September 20th, language arts students from Wayne High School had the opportunity to watch a modern interpretation of Julius Caesar performed in the Anes Studio Theater at the

Beverly Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts in Cedar City.

The students spent the morning exploring the grounds of the festival, visiting the Southern Utah Museum of Art (SUMA), and wandering among the bronze figures in the Pederson Shakespeare Character Garden. As part of the preplay orientation students gained a better understanding of the play, and the influence Shakespeare’s work continues to have in our world today.

Wayne High students received many positive comments on their behavior and dress from onlookers and staff of the festival, hopefully guaranteeing a return invitation. Students would like to thank the language arts department at the high school, as well as the actors and festival committee for giving us the chance to experience new and uncharted territory.

—Jasmine Wilson, Editor, Badger Times

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Last Chance to Participate in HWY 12 – Burr Trail Recreation Study

ESCALANTE - After a six month renovation, Bryce Canyon National Park is pleased to announce the grand re-opening of Bryce Point.

This iconic overlook, which was closed in April of this year for trail improvements, construction, and revegetation, has seen its native flora restored and now offers full accessibility in compliance with the grading requirements of the Architectural Barriers Act. Thanks to your fee dollars—80% of which remain in the park for special projects that connect back to you—all guests have the opportunity to experience the natural beauty on display at Bryce Point.

“This much needed project greatly improves the visitor experience with wider trails, better walking surfaces, and even provides a new view of the hoodoos to the east of the viewpoint – it really is a premier location in the park,” says Chief of Facility Man-

agement Dan Cloud, who oversaw the project.

The reopening of this area also enables visitors to drive personal vehicles to Paria View, an ideal location to watch for Peregrine Falcons, cross-country ski, or catch the final rays of sunlight cast upon the prominent hoodoos which tower above its slot canyons. Here one sees on display the less-traveled environments and quieter opportunities available here at Bryce Canyon.

Restrictions to RV parking will apply as they do to other viewpoints of the Bryce Amphitheater. From April 15th until October 24th, all vehicles with trailers and motorhomes 25 feet and longer are restricted from parking at the Visitor Center, Sunrise General Store, Sunset Point, Inspiration Point, and Bryce Point during hours

of shuttle operation. RVs are prohibited from parking at the Bryce Canyon Lodge at any time. Visitors arriving in these vehicles are encouraged to utilize the Bryce Canyon Shuttle to visit these areas of the park.

Additionally, the narrow parking areas available at Paria View are such that vehicles of this size will be unable to turn around should they choose to enter them, so access via hiking, carpooling, or bicycles is suggested as shuttle service does not extend to this viewpoint.

The park is proud to once again offer access to these unique places, and invites you to experience the breathtaking

edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau as only Bryce Point and Paria View reveal it.

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

For more information about how to participate, please contact Allysia Angus, GSENM Landscape Architect at 435-826-5615 or aangus@blm.gov. Or if you have questions about the research, please contact Dr. Tim Casey at 970-248-1095 or tcasey@ coloradomesa.edu —Bureau of Land Management

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Seeks Community Tax Volunteers for Five County PHOENIX, AZ - The Five County Association of Governments Coalition, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) and the IRS are seeking community volunteers across Utah and especially in Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane and Washington Counties to provide free tax assistance to those who need help filing their taxes.

Who volunteers? People like you. VITA volunteers serve in a variety of roles. Volunteers are needed to electronically file tax returns, greet taxpayers and help organize their paperwork, set up and keep running computer equipment used to electronically file tax

returns, manage the tax site and do quality review.

“VITA needs fellow Utahns all across the state and at this time, from St. George and Hurricane and near-by communities such as Kanab, Panguitch, Cedar City and Beaver. We are looking for area volunteers who are interested in taking a little time to learn about taxes and then helping others by preparing federal and state income tax returns for free,” said IRS spokesperson, Leland Smith.

“Volunteers are certified to prepare simple, non-business tax returns for people with low to moderate incomes. People of all ages and backgrounds are welcome

to volunteer. There is a role for anyone who is interested, anyone who wants to help and give back to their community.”

Free training will be scheduled for the DecemberJanuary time frame. The instruction and training materials cover how to prepare basic individual income tax returns, both federal and state and how to file them electronically.

Volunteer hours are flexible and the free tax help sites are located in near-by community centers, libraries, schools and other similar places.

During the past tax season, VITA volunteers in the Five County Association of Governments Coalition pre-

pared and electronically filed 3,083 federal returns, which resulted in $4.5 million in tax refunds and $1.2 million of Earned Income Tax Credit being claimed. State wide, for Utah, 854 VITA volunteers prepared 20,969 federal returns resulting in $24.2 million in tax refunds and $8.34 million in Earned Income Tax Credit being claimed.

For more information on becoming a VITA volunteer or questions, please contact Becky Hurd, bhurd@fivecounty.utah.gov or go to www. utahtaxhelp.org to sign up.

—Internal Revenue Service

Goings on....

Special prosecutor finds no criminal conduct in Wayne County election

LOA - Sevier County Attorney Dale P. Eyre, in a brief letter dated September 23, 2016 to the Wayne County Commission, stated that his office has completed a criminal investigation into the activities of former Wayne County Deputy Clerk Coral Brinkerhoff, and found that, “Most of Ms. Brinkerhoff’s actions were improper or unwise but not unlawful.”

The Wayne County Commission on June 30 had asked the Sevier County attorney’s office to investigate the Wayne County primary election case as a special prosecutor. Mrs. Brinkerhoff was placed on administrative leave on June 28 from her Wayne County Deputy Clerk position, following complaints received by voters to the County Clerk’s office that she had contacted them inappropriately regarding her husband David Brinkerhoff’s Republican primary campaign for the open county commissioner seat.

Follow ups into her activities by Wayne County staff determined that she had generated unauthorized reports from the state voter registration database, and had appeared to have inappropriately altered voter registration information.

Mr. Eyre stated in his letter to Wayne County that, “We reviewed possible violations of the election code, Title 20, the criminal code, Title 76 and the county code, Title 17. We have been unable to substantiate any criminal violations.”

The three paragraph letter from the special prosecutor states, “Without question her actions interfered with the primary election in Wayne County…however, we find no evidence that it was her intent to improperly influence the election. Instead, it was the unintended consequence of ill-advised efforts to help her husband.”

In a bench trial in Wayne County on August 24 it was determined in Utah’s Sixth District Court that Mrs. Brinkerhoff’s activities were “dishonest and wrongful” but not sufficient to have changed the outcome of the election. Mrs. Brinkerhoff was terminated from her position as Wayne county Deputy Clerk on August 29.

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12:30 pm Holistic Thinking and the Spread of Permaculture - Maomi and Michael of the 3 Stewards Society 1:30 pm Thinking and Acting Locally: Stalking the Feral Honey Bees of Southern Utah - Jerry Shue (Jerry will be conducting hive inspections on Friday, Oc-

tober 14th) 2:30 pm Culturally Significant Natural Resources of the Escalante - David Sebata, GSENM Anthropologist 3:30 pm Bar 10 All Natural Grass-fed Beef - Kelly Heaton 5 pm Keynote Address: “Hunting & the Resilient Community” - Laurel Holding 5:30 pm Local Foods Potluck Dinner

Ongoing activities include candle making, apple cider pressing, making clay pots to kids' events like the infamous Bean Stomp and Face Painting.

Don’t forget making Ice Cream!

If you are in a mind to relax, local musicians will be playing music throughout the day and you can mingle with friends or eat the fabulous Chili from Magnolias or just appreciate the

day at the beautiful Red House Farm. Early evening a keynote talk on Hunting and a Resilient Community is followed by a local potluck dinner where you can show off all your harvest in the form of a delicious meal.

Come find out more about the Boulder Skills Foundation and have a great time doing it!

—Boulder Skills Foundation

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The Wellness Trail

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Every time you visit your dentist you are asked those dreaded questions. “Have you been flossing, how often do you floss, Why have you not been flossing???” This creates quite the confusion seeming as the internet/Facebook has blown up with claims that flossing is of no benefit. Now your mind is doing the math. Let’s see, I’m 38 years old, I have been flossing every day since I was 8. Flossing takes me 30 seconds per day.

Excluding leap year that’s 5,340 minutes in 30 years. Divide that by 60 gives me 89 hours.

You have invested 89 hours of your life to flossing (assuming you are an avid flosser.) In that amount of time you could have finished all seasons of Friends.

You feel cheated, right? Let’s break down the facts and fiction to this claim.

Flossing was first recommended by the ADA in 1908.

Since then, the ADA has always stood firm in their belief that flossing is of benefit in cleaning the oral cavity and preventing gum disease. This claim questioning flossing was recently put out by Associated Press.

They are not claiming “there

is no benefit to flossing” rather claiming that “medical benefits of dental floss are unproven.” It sounds very similar but is actually quite different. They have not done any form of study to prove a lack of benefit to flossing. They have simply looked at a lack of studies done in the past to back the benefit to flossing.

What has sparked this claim is the fact that the Federal government removed flossing from its list of dietary guidelines this year. When asked why flossing had been removed from their list of dietary guidelines, their response was that the effectiveness of flossing had never been researched (which is required to make the list.) Studies (cohort, case, and double blind) are important to prove/disprove a claim. There have been very controlled studies on the benefits of flossing. Dentists have simply looked at their patients and made a logical conclusion that flossing is an efficient way to clean between teeth, resulting in a decrease in cavities and gum disease. The American Dental Association has since come out and once again backed their stance that flossing as an “essen-

tial part of taking care of your teeth and gums”.

We have not done any form of study on flossing. We are simply dentists who see multiple patients a day. We have a wide variety of patients, many of whom floss and many who do not. With all of the patients we see we have come to our own conclusion. We have noticed that the patients who brush and floss on a regular basis have fewer cavities/gum disease than the ones who do not. Of course, there are multiple other factors (frequency of sugar consumption, food selection, and dry mouth/etc.) We feel, although flossing benefits all, it benefits some more than others.

Answering these questions may help you see if flossing is of benefit to you. 1. Do your gums bleed/does it hurt your gums when you floss? 2. Is flossing productive, are you flossing out plaque or food after you have already brushed? 3. Does your floss smell funky at the end of a good floss session?

If you answer yes to any of the above listed questions, flossing may be of great benefit to you. We will not change our daily flossing and will continue to recommend frequent flossing to our patients.

We hope that this article will separate the facts from the fiction on the flossing buzz that has hit Facebook and the media.

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organizing committee recognized Loretta Domaszewski of Bozeman, Montana - the 2016 Escalante Canyons Artist-inResidence - for her contribution to the community, public lands, and the festival during her month-long residency.

Also recognized were the 2016 Featured Artists – Dave and Ryen Treanor of Escalante, and silversmith Ernie Washee of Blanding, Utah, the 2016 Featured Vendor.

Most events were free, as the festival is supported by the generous donations of area businesses, residents, organizations, and local, state, and federal government partners.

The 2016 Escalante Canyons Art Festival Committee would like to give a heartfelt thanks to all the supporters, donors, volunteers, artists, vendors and festival-goers. The success of this wonderful event is only made possible by the efforts of many.

Remember to mark your calendars now for the 14th Annual Escalante Canyons Art Festival – Everett Ruess Days, scheduled for September 22 to October 1, 2017.

Best of Show ($1500 Purchase Award) - Oil/ Acrylic, Stephen Van Handel (Murray, UT) Best of Show ($1500 Purchase Award) Mixed Media, Maureen Sheldon (Etna, New Hampshire) People’s Choice ($250), Bonnie Griffith (Meridian, ID) Artists’ Choice (Plein Air Magazine ¼ page ad) Marian Pham (Salt Lake City, UT) Artistic Excellence (Southwest Art Magazine ½ page ad), Peggy Trigg (Questa, NM) Oil/Acrylic - Award of Merit ($500), DeLee Grant (White

City, Saskatchewan, Canada), Steven Stauffer (Murray, UT) Mixed Media - Award of Merit ($500), Patricia Rose Ford (Loma Linda, CA) Scott Geary (Santa Fe, NM) Oil/Acrylic - Honorable Mention ($250), Emily Boespflug (Jackson, WY) Sloan Keats (Littleton, CO) Cynthia Mohseni (Sheridan, WY) Lewis Williams (Montrose, CO) Kate Withers (Torrey, UT) Mixed Media - Honorable Mention ($250), Yidan Guo (Cedar City, UT), Sonya Johnson (Durango, CO), Peggy Marlatt (Flagstaff, AZ), Megan Nelson (Cedar City), Susan Thiele (Montrose, CO) Celebrate Public Lands Paint-Out Valerie Orlemann (Parowan, UT) - 1st place ($500) Ellie Wilson (Provo, UT) - 2nd place ($250) Lawrence Smith (Reno, NV) – 3rd place ($125) Nocturne Paint-Out Steven Stauffer (Murray, UT) 1st place ($250) Bonnie Griffith (Meridian, ID) - 2nd place ($150) Scott Geary (Santa Fe, NM) – 3rd place ($100) Junior Award – K-6th Grade Korben Young (Escalante, UT) - 1st place ($50) Sadie McKnight (Escalante, UT) - 2nd place ($35) Tyler Leavitt (Escalante, UT) – 3rd place ($20) Junior Award – 7th-12th Grade Levi Humphreys (Cedar City, UT) - 1st place ($50) Aspen McKnight (Escalante, UT) - 2nd place ($35) Ashely Young (Escalante, UT) – 3rd place ($20) —Escalante Canyons Art Festival

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ing more than $10,000 were awarded in two categories, Oil/Acrylic and Watercolor/ Mixed Media. (A comprehensive list of winners is included at the end of article.)

This year’s Best of Show winners, who each received a $1500 Purchase Award, were Stephen Van Handel from Long Beach, California for his oil painting and Maureen Sheldon from Etna, New Hampshire for her block print piece. The first place winner of the Nocturne PaintOut Competition was Steven Stauffer of Murray, Utah, and the first place winner of the Celebrate Public Lands PaintOut Competition was Valerie Orlemann of Parowan, Utah.

Junior Awards were presented in two categories - the K-6th Grade Junior 1st Place Award for $50 went to Korben Young of Escalante and the 7th-12th Grade Junior 1st Place Award for $50 went to Levi Humphreys of Cedar City. During the festival, attendees were encouraged to vote for their favorite work to determine the winner of the People’s Choice Award – Bonnie Griffith (the 2015 Artist in Residence) of Meridian, Idaho was the proud recipient of this $250 award.

Participating artists also voted for their favorite piece and Marian Pham of Salt Lake City was honored with the Artist’s Choice Award, receiving a quarter-page ad in Plein Air Magazine. New this year was the Artistic Excellence Award sponsored by Southwest Art Magazine which went to Peggy Trigg of Questa, New Mexico, who received a halfpage ad in an upcoming issue of the magazine. Additionally at the award ceremony, the

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Schools & Sports PHS Sports Sidelines Digital Citizenship When we talk about citizenship, it seems there is a generational difference of meaning.

Today I would like to take a few minutes and discuss the new term known as Digital Citizenship. A good definition of citizenship quickly tells us of a person that means to conduct oneself in accordance with the rights, duties, and privileges of being an inhabitant of a geographical location. In essence, living, and abiding by the rules and regulations of their home, city, county, state, and country. Being a good citizen means you are a contributing member of society.

In recent news reports, we read of e-mails and hacked servers. In history, we read of gangsters and bank robberies. Both are crimes against society. Today, so much has been replaced with the digital influence that almost all things that we touch relies or hints something of a digital nature. As a result, our digital connection must be in compliance with rules, regulations, and expectations of this new society. In schools, we teach students about a positive school culture that supports the safe and responsible use of technology. In addition, students can build skills around critical thinking, ethical discussion, and decision making. This includes being a responsible member of the digital society. We teach and expect compliance with acceptable use and also how to visit the internet safely.

At least yearly, all students are subject to a formal digital etiquette presentation. At this time, students are given instructions on self-protection, their digital rights, and responsibilities, along with following rules and regulations concerning access to the schools digital curriculum.

With the majority of our educational content going digital, responsible students is our priority.

We welcome parents to help in their entrance to digital citizenship.

—Tracy Davis,Superintendent, Garfield County School District

Women’s Hand-to-Hand Combat Clinic in Cedar City

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Women will learn self-defense tactics at an Oct. 17 and 18 clinic in Cedar City.

CEDAR CITY - Getting ganized for Women in the outdoors is one of the safest Outdoors (WITO) and is beand most enjoyable experienc- ing hosted by the Division of es you can have. But, for some Wildlife Resources (DWR) women, the thought of getting and The National Wild Turkey outdoors on their own creates Federation (NWTF).

“The event will help some anxiety.

You can overcome some you feel safer through learnof that nervousness by attend- ing proven self-defense teching hand-to-hand combat and niques,” says Talley, regional self defense training on Oct. wildlife recreation specialist for the DWR. 17 and 18 in Cedar City.

Dan Kiddler, a member of This event—which is open only to women—will the Marine Corps’ elite Fleet be held from 6 - 9:30 p.m. at Antiterrorism Security Team the DWR’s Cedar City office, Company (FAST Company) 1470 N. Airport Rd. To regis- will instruct the two-part, twoter for the clinic, or for more day clinic. Proceeds from the information, call Heather Tal- training ($20 per person) will be given to the Canyon Creek ley at 435-868-8756.

This event has been or- Women’s Crisis Center in Ce-

dar City.

Kiddler says learning principles of surprise, speed and violence of action, coupled with awareness, can help women feel confident that they can avoid an attack. “If you can’t avoid an attack,” he says, “you can quickly incapacitate an attacker in order to escape.

By learning the same battleproven techniques used by our military forces, you’ll become more empowered. And you’ll have greater confidence and peace of mind.”

Kidder engaged in combat operations in a variety of theaters, including Operation Desert Storm. He has more than 19 years experience as a defensive tactics instructor.

He’s taught agents with the FBI, the US Secret Service, the CIA, the US Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as well as local and state law enforcement agencies.

“Now,” Talley says, “this nationally recognized instructor is bringing these same tactics and techniques to you.”

In addition to the Oct. 17 and 18 clinics, Talley says NWTF chapters in Utah regularly host other WITO events annually. These events include archery, shotgun shooting and various introduction to hunting classes. “This self-defense training will be a fantastic opportunity for those who attend,” she says.

—Division Of Wildlife Resources

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The Bobcats just keep rolling along!

The Bobcats just keep rolling along! The Lady Cats only had one game this week and it was against Escalante.

In the pass the Cats have played down to their competition, however they played the Moques like it was a State championship game and looked really great doing it. The Cats took out Escalante 25-2, 25-9 and 25-2 for an overwhelming victory.

My Granddaughter Teah was with me at the game and said how impressed she was with the team, everyone on the team is outstanding. In volleyball you are only as good as your weakest player, there

aren’t any weak players on the team they are a solid team. Last night the Ladies played Bryce Valley and this weekend they get some really badly needed completion at the Sevier Valley Tournament, JV and Varsity, on Fri/ Sat Oct 7/8.

The Bobcat baseball team is just wiping up the competition with monster wins. Last Wednesday they went out to Wayne and took out the Badgers in 5 innings with a 16 to 5 score. I don’t know about Wayne they also play football this time of the year and the team probably doesn’t have time to practice. The Bobcats beat all the Region 20 teams twice.

Poor Wendover, they traveled for six hours for the game on Saturday only to get their plows cleaned.

By the second inning the Cats had 12 runs and ended up winning the game 18 to 0. I bet that it was a really long ride back home. Really

big crowds for these home games and they are rewarded by some great defensive play. This Tuesday Oct. 4th the Cats have a quarter finals game at Spanish Fork and the State finals will start this weekend down at Dixie on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7th &8th.

The Cross Country team is also going well with a boy’s win at Escalante even though the team was split; some of the runners went to a big meet in Cedar City. The girls took second at Escalante behind Milford.

There is one more meet at Bryce tonight Oct. 6th and then the Region 20 meet down in Valley will be on Tuesday Oct. 11 and it will be held at 4:00 promptly.

The race will be held at the golf course at Mt. Carmel Jct. This is the best place to see a cross country race, you just stand in the middle of the course and they make 3 laps around you..

Bryce Valley High School News Last week the volleyball team did good in their two home games. On Wednesday they played Milford and lost in three sets. Friday Piute won the first two sets, our team won the third but ultimately lost in the fourth set. Baseball played well but lost the last home game of the season on Wednesday against Piute.

Saturday was the first day of state and our team beat Green River, so their next game is on Tuesday in the quarterfinals. Cross Country last week was in Escalante and both our JV and varsity boys teams took 3rd overall.

—Morgan Syrett

Wayne County Senior Citizens Newsletter

For Seniors, Their Families, Friends, & Supporters Oct 2016 – Happy Halloween!

Your Town Representatives

Each town in Wayne County has a representative on the Senior Citizens Board, as follows: Fremont: Kait Taylor 435-749-2110 Loa: April Morrison 435-219-5530 Lyman: Nellie Welch 435-691-2408 Bicknell: Diena Riddle 801-597-0124 Torrey: Barbara Altom 801-234-0157 Teasdale: Kalene Chavis 801-234-0157 President: Steve Taylor 435-836-2747 Vice President: Bekkah Petree 435-233-1019 Call any representative if you need information regarding senior activities.

Help needed for a back-up driver for Meals on Wheels We are looking for a back-up driver when needed to deliver Meals-On-Wheels.

This is a paid position. Please mail your resume to Wayne County Senior Center PO Box 242 Bicknell, Ut 84715 You need to have a clean driving record and a valid drivers liscene.

Congratulations Volunteers Six County holds a volunteer award ceremony each year. This year our group of volunteers that help with the Senior dinner were nominated and won the "2016 Totally Awesome Volunteer Award for Wayne County"!!! Way to go. We have an awsome group of volunteers. Thanks for all you do!!

Schedule of Senior Activities The Senior Center is open Thursday from 10:30 am until 4:30 pm. The senior center no longer has office hours. If you need anything please call 425-2089 or 691-5159 and leave a message. MealsOn-Wheels will still be delivered on Appointment Transportation Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Transportation is available to Wayne Community Health Clinic and shopMeals-On-Wheels in Loa on the 1st Thursday of the There are currently openings available if ping month and on the 3rd Thursday of you or someone you know needs lunch each month to Richfield for doctor apbrought in. Meals are delivered on Tues- pointments and You can also day and Thursday. Call Felicia at 425- schedule a trip toshopping.

Gunnison for medical 2089 for more information. appointments ONLY if needed. The Six County Agency requires that the schedMonthly Senior Dinner The monthly dinner is held the second ule be posted and adhered to. No excepMonday of each month. The next dinner tions are allowed; please make your apwill be on October 10 at 12:00 pm at the pointments accordingly. Call the Adams Senior Center (Community Center) in at 836-3070 to schedule your ride. A $5 Bicknell. $6 for people under 60, $4 for voluntary contribution is suggested for seniors 60 and up. Call Jim or Janet Ad- gas. ams for a ride at 836-3070.

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Wills, Trusts, and More

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Estate Planning and Halloween

by JeFFery J. mCkenna

What could Halloween and the process of doing a will and trust and other essential documents have in common? Both can be very scary!

I’ll confess, I hate the idea of going to a haunted house or spooky corn maze.

While a teenager growing up in Las Vegas, I’d act brave with my friends and later have to sleep with the lights on.

However, having been an estate planning attorney for 20 years, I’m comfortable planning for one’s demise. I’ve helped thousands of clients take this step. I’ve figuratively held their hand as they contemplated their mortality.

I promise that I do understand how scary the process can be for some.

I know many clients have avoided doing planning because of fear. However, like exiting a spook alley, when it’s over and the estate planning documents are signed, most say, “If I knew it was this easy, I would have done it earlier.”

Why do people fear estate planning? I will share

three reasons.

First, as stated above, many don’t want to think about their death. They will procrastinate and ignore something that is essential.

Estate planning, by definition, is the easiest thing there is to procrastinate.

This is true because as long as you do it before you take your last breath, you did it in time. Most of us, just don’t know when we will be taking that last breath.

Second, many are scared that their family situation is such a mess that they don’t have the answers to fix it. I’ve had dozens of clients say something like, “I bet you’ve never seen a situation this messed up.” I can usually smile and say, “Oh, I’ve seen worse.” Addressing what you may consider a “mess” with good estate planning, is always better than ignoring it until you die.

The last reason many are scared of estate planning relates to the many decisions that have to be made. If you have minor children it can be very scary to decide who will raise the

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.

Oct. 11

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Ham, mac & cheese, broccoli, french bread, pears, oatmeal yummy bake

Wed.

Swedish meatballs, rice, mixed veggies, salad bar, roll mand. orange, lemon cake

Thurs.

Hamburger hobo dinner, salad bar, roll, pineapple, sugar cookie

Oct. 12th Oct. 13th

All meals are served with milk or juice.

If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00am. 826-4317 Suggested donation for seniors over 60 $3.00, and under 60 is $7.00

children if something happens to you. Decisions relating to terminal medical treatment can also be hard for many to make.

In conclusion, I’ve come to like Halloween.

Once my wife and I had children and I realized they were the reason for the Pumpkin Season, I came to appreciate the holiday. Estate planning is the same.

You don’t do it for you.

You do it for those that you leave behind.

WITH A SATELLITE OFFICE NOW IN PANGUITCH. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead. He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 628-1711 or email jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com

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Alumni Patio Pathos

Neighbors of ours had a terrible disagreement over a patio they wanted for their backyard. The husband had rather grand ideas, while the wife wanted costs kept to a minimum. The husband won out, and the construction bill climber higher and higher. I dropped by one day, when the patio was near completion, and was surprised to find the wife smiling from ear to ear as the workmen smoothed over the surface. I remarked how nice it was to see a grin replace the frown she had been wearing lately. "You see where they're smoothing that cement?" she replied. "I just threw my husband's credit cards in there."

Family

An older gentleman was on the operating table awaiting surgery and he insisted that his daughter, a renowned surgeon, perform the operation.

As he was about to get the anesthesia, he asked to speak to his daughter.

"Yes, Dad, what is it?"

"Don't be nervous, do your best and just remember, if it doesn't go well, if something happens to me, your mother is going to come and live with you and your husband...."

Today's Thought

All we want is to love, be loved and to do something important. And maybe a sandwich.

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

Answers for this week on Page 9

As an engineer in an upscale hotel, I was asked to repair or replace the television in a guest room. When I arrived, the couple was watching a picture one-third the size of the screen. I knew all our spare sets were in use, so I figured what the heck: I struck the side of the TV with the heel of my hand. The picture returned to full size.

"Look, honey," said the wife to her husband. "She went to the same repair school as you."

Babies

I was visiting my mother.

My sisters, their husbands and many nieces and nephews had gathered to welcome our newborn, David. Suddenly, Sara and Jessica, both five, began to squabble over who'd get to hold baby David on their lap first.

My mother, with her years of wisdom, suggested they sit side by side and both hold the baby.

Not to be outdone, Sara piped up and said, "Okay! But I want the end with the head on it!"

Close

When my ex-Marine father-in-law was at my house, our six-year-old neighbor came by to play with my kids.

I asked her if she knew who he was. She looked up at him with her big blue eyes and said, "I don't remember what his name is, but I know he used to be a submarine."

A Light Touch

As the manager of our hospital's softball team, I was responsible for returning equipment to the proper owners at the end of the season.

When I walked into the surgery department carrying a bat that belonged to one of the surgeons, I passed several patients and their families in a waiting area.

"Look, honey," one man said to his wife. "Here comes your anesthesiologist."

Punishment

The water department made a gallon-ant effort to provide litre-ship during the drought.

AG MARKET NEWS Salt Lake City, Utah September 28, 2016 USDA-Utah Dept of Ag Market News Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday September 27, 2016 Receipts: 1,492. Last Week: 1,086. Last Year: 2,585.

Feeder Steers and Feeder Heifers: slightly lower. Holstein Steers: no test. Slaughter Cows: lower. Slaughter Bulls: lower.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2; 200-250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs 153.00-167.50; 300-350 lbs 149.00-160.00; 350-400 lbs 150.00-155.00; 400-450 lbs 136.00-143.00; 450500 lbs 124.00-140.00; 500-550 lbs 115.00-129.00; 550-600 lbs 116.00-123.00; 600-650 lbs 117.00-125.50; 650-700 lbs 111.00-118.50; 700-750 lbs 110.00-122.00; 750-800 lbs 112.00119.00; 800-850 lbs pkg 118.00; 850-900 lbs scarce; 900-950 lbs scarce; 950-1000 lbs Pkg 109.00.

Holstein Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: n/q; 200300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs scarce; 500-700 lbs 52.00-58.25 scarce; 700-900 lbs scarce; 900-1100 lbs scarce.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200-250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs 135.00-150.00; 300-350 lbs 140.00152.50; 350-400 lbs 130.00-150.00;400-450 lbs 132.50-144.00; 450-500 lbs 125.00-137.75; 500-550 lbs 111.00-121.00; 550600 lbs 110.00-121.00; 600-650 lbs 104.00-113.50;650-700 lbs pkg 111.00; 700-750 lbs 104.00-106.00; 750-800 lbs pkg 112.50; 800-850 lbs n/q; 850-900 lbs 102.00-106.00; 900-950 lbs 82.50-89.00; 950-1000 lbs scarce. Heiferettes: scarce.

Stock Cows: scarce.

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 49.00-56.00, high dressing to 59.00; Breaking 75-80 Lean: 63.25-70.75, High Dressing to 71.25; Commercial: scarce; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 44.50-56.75.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade: 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-2200 lbs 73.50-80.75; Yield Grade 2: 1000-1410 lbs 70.00-79.00; 1500-2200 lbs 70.50-77.50; Feeder Bulls: 550 lbs pkg 113.00 Source: USDA-Utah Dept. Of Agriculture Market News, Salt Lake City, UT (435-230-0402.)

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O bituaries Jacquelyn Dalton 1941 - 2016

PANGUITCH/WEST JORDON - Jacquelyn Dalton, 75, of West Jordan, UT passed away on September 28, 2016 at her home. She was born on January 10, 1941 in California to Venille P & Martha Orton.

She was raised in Panguitch, UT during her younger years and later moved with her family to Salt Lake City, UT. Jackie loved to cook, quilt, garden and most especially loved her family. She married Roger Grant Dalton on July 8, 1959 in Junction, UT. He preceded her in death on January 1, 2008.

Jackie is survived by her boys: Cole (Wendy) Dalton, Brett (Stacey) Dalton, Clay (Natalie) Dalton, and Wayne (Kimberly) Dalton, all of West Jordan, UT. She is also survived by her sister, Maurietta Syrett, 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She is also preceded in death by her parents, and great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Kaye Holladay.

Graveside services and interment will be held on Monday, October 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Panguitch Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.

Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

George A. Brinkerhoff "Buck"

BOUNTIFUL/BICKNELL - George Arvin Brinkerhoff, age 85, of Bountiful, passed away September 29, 2016 in Salt Lake City. He was born November 16, 1930 in Bicknell, a son of Dr. Edwin Cutler and Nellie Hamlin Murray Brinkerhoff. He graduated from Wayne High School, Class of 1948.

George served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Navy.

He married Antoinette "Toni" Elizabeth Doezie, June 6, 1953 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Jordan River LDS Temple.

George was an active member of the LDS Church, serving as Sunday School Secretary and a Church Welfare Mission.

He loved hunting deer. His nick name was "oneshot" and "Buck".

He loved fishing, playing pool and golfing.

George is survived by his loving wife, Toni, of Bountiful; his children: Diena and Mike Riddle of Bicknell; Annette and Trent Bringhurst of Murray; George Robert "Bob" and Tracie Brinkerhoff of Bountiful; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Dr. Edwin Cutler Brinkerhoff and Nellie Hamlin Murray Brinkerhoff Taylor; four sisters and one brother: Ina Peterson, James Brinkerhoff, JoAnne Prue, Beth Brinkerhoff and Jill Brinkerhoff.

Grave side services with military honors accorded by the Harold Brown American Legion Post #92 and the United States Navy Honor Guard will be held Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. in the Bicknell Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com You don’t have to go up on the mountain to catch the beautiful fall colors, just cruise around town, it is a real treat. I especially like the ivy; it has turned to a bright red color. Hopefully the wind will hold off, so we can enjoy fall and its entire splendor for a little while longer.

Pat and I are headed out to Angel Camp California for a Fire fighter’s Reunion; our department has one every two years. It is great to see old friends again that you lived with for 30 years. It has been 25 years since I retired and many of the brothers have passed on, but many of them are in their eighties and still chugging along. Hopefully we will be back either on Saturday or Sunday of this week.

I love getting the SLC Tribune in the mail, even though some of the news is old, at least its news. This week there was a survey of the people of Utah about the

Grand Staircase Monument and 2 out of 3 Utahan’s think it was a great idea. There were over 900,000 visitors to the Monument this year. On our road trip last week going through Escalante there are a lot of new business there and a new 30 unit motel is also under construction. Unemployment is really low throughout the County and this year’s Mighty 5 advertisement put out by the State, spoke highly of the beautiful Highway 12 byway. I have heard that the attendance out at the Park, after last year’s record crowds, has surpassed that by over a million visitors. The businesses in Panguitch are having a record year also; even the Hospital’s Thrift Store is going great guns. However we did have a complaint, it was from our County Commissioner Leland Pollock, who said it was the worst thing that ever happened to Garfield County. He said that

it stopped a coal mine from coming to Garfield County that would have brought 1100 jobs. The only mine that I can remember was the Canadian mine down outside of Kanab in Kane Co. They were going to mine the coal and ship it to China; however they wanted the State to put up 100 million dollars to build them a road, from the mine to Kanab.

Another thing that everyone was complaining about at that time was all of the oil that was supposed to be there.

An oil company came in for a long time and drilled down 12,000 feet for oil and came up blank. However out by the Blues there is a long time pumping well that has put out millions of barrels over the last 40 years (not really sure how long).

Speaking of Leland Pollock and his wife Michele have sold their gas station, It has been a land mark for a really long time. We have been

here for twenty five years and it was here long before that.

Most of the stations change owners on a regular basis.

Michele had just started up a deli in place of Arby’s and she has great chicken and food items to snack on to do away with the hunger pains.

I don’t see Leland much anymore, he is up and working and over to the County Building since he is one of the county commissioners, before I get up. We will miss your business Leland and Michele. I have heard that Jenkins Oil bought the station but that is third hand information. Good luck and we will see you around town!

Pat hopes that the soda pop refills don’t go up in price!

To make your dreams come true requires a lot of work.

Mack O.

BrYce ValleY area news

by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com Carl and Mary Miller Boyd returned from a delightful visit with daughter Emily in Queensland, Australia. It was a fun time with Emily, Adam and the four children. The visit included two nights in Sydney with Emily, enjoying the sights and watching My Fair Lady at the Opera House. They attended church at the new Stake Center, a sign of a growing church there! A special bonus was getting to visit briefly with Gene and Spring Seiler during their stopover in Honolulu on the way to Brisbane.

Forty First Annual Deer Hunter's Ball on October 15th.

It is sponsored by the Bryce Lion's Club. It will be held at the

Bryce Valley Elementary Gym from 6:00 until 8:30 P.M. Live entertainment, Homemade Chili and Cinnamon Rolls, and door prizes. There will be two drawings for 7MM08 Savage and 10-22 Ruger Deer Rifles.

You must be present to win the 22. Tickets to the Ball are $5.00 a person or $25.00 per family. Raffle tickets are $1.00 per each. Lyllian LeFevre and Jean Hall's chili and sweet rolls at the deer hunters ball! Come support the Bryce Lions Club and have a fun evening.

The Senior Citizen's Center in Henrieville would appreciate your support. If you could attend at least once a month it would help boost

BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Biscuits & gravy, sausage, cnty fried potatoes, Oct. 11th stewed tomatoes, man. oranges, pinapple muffin WED Chicken noodle soup, mashed potatoes, mixed Oct. 12th fruit, apple crisp THURS Oct. 13th

Sweet & sour pork, corn, tropical fruit, lemon cake

Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666 All meals are served with milk & bread Suggested donation is $3 for seniors and $7 for those under 60 years of age.

Center attendance.

If you would like to go to the center for lunch the Van can pick you up if you would call us and let us know on 679-8666 between 7:30 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. No charge for the ride. Meals are very good and we would enjoy your company. The Bingo sessions on the 2nd Wednesday of each month are starting again this month. Prizes are delicious fresh cooked items. Also starting this month is "Walk With Ease" exercise class.

They will be held every Tuesday at 12:30 until 1:30 P.M. Everyone can do these helpful exercises. They are also looking for Volunteer Drivers who would start in Henrieville and

end in Henrieville. There will be no charge for your lunches as the driver. Trips are listed for October 22nd and you can call Doug at 616-8926 to check where they are going and to let them know where you would like to go/request other trips.

Lunch is served at 12:00 noon on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays each month.

Fall is in the air because you can smell it. It will probably be short this year because winter is chomping at the bit to arrive. Enjoy it while it lasts.

Sorry the news is short this week but hope you will call or email me with your news.

Thanks VS.

Change to Emergency Room Access at Sevier Valley Hospital RICHFIELD - Beginning Monday, Oct. 3, access to Sevier Valley Hospital’s Emergency Room from the outside doors will no longer be available. Patients and family members going to the ER will need to utilize the south-facing doors (across from 1000 N.) located in the Imaging Center.

This is due to construction for the ER expansion project that is estimated to be complete in the summer of 2017.

(The entrance change will be in effect until then.) The hospital’s ER will be in the same location of the hospital (on the southeast side of the building), but must now be accessed through the Imaging Center doors. Signs will be located outside as a reminder for those visiting the ER. —Intermountain Healthcare

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Celebrate the Apple Harvest with a Community Juicing Day

Courtesy ann torrenCe

Apple tree on Stray Arrow Ranch, the host of this year's Apple Harvest Juicing Day. TORREY - After four years of waiting, we have apples to harvest! So do a lot of our friends and neighbors.

Here at Stray Arrow Ranch, we don’t want a single apple to go to waste, so we applied for a SlowFoodUtah grant to bring a mobile juicing system to Torrey for a day of Com-

SALT LAKE CITY Today marks the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's landmark decision not to list the greater sage grouse as an endangered species. The bird, known for its colorful mating dance, once numbered as many as 16 million, but has dropped to between 200,000 and 500,000.

Clare Bastable, senior public lands program director for the National Wildlife Federation, said after years of conservation efforts and cooperation between private

munity Juicing.

Slow Food Utah is underwriting some of the costs of a day of juicing services by NWMobile Juicing. They are bringing a trailer with all the equipment needed to grind, press, pasteurize and package sweet (non-alcoholic) apple cider from your apples. Red

Cliff restaurant is hosting us, so you can enjoy lunch or an ice cream while we press your apples into juice. We are doing this as a community service project, so there is no cost, although a small contribution for packaging costs is always appreciated.

Fun, free and you get to take home juice! So let’s get picking those tree-fresh fruits and enjoy the harvest of the season!

What: Community Juicing Day. Bring your apples, leave with fresh pasteurized apple juice Who: You and your family, Stray Arrow Ranch and NWMobileJuicing, funded by a grant from Slow Food Utah Where: Red Cliff Restaurant, Highway 24, Torrey (thank you Ryan Gass for hosting us!)

When: October 13, 10 am-4 pm Why: Because Wayne County is having a bumper apple crop this year! Because we don’t want good apples to go to waste! Because we want to discover the best tasting ap-

One-Year Anniversary for Sage Grouse Conservation

landowners, extraction companies and government agencies, new land-management plans covering 67 million acres across 10 states struck the right balance.

"While also allowing for appropriate development," she said. "So, it's a great effort to protect the greater sage grouse while still recognizing that there are multiple uses of the habitat that sage grouse depends on."

Some oil and gas companies have opposed the plans' limits on development, and are turning to states to push

for broader access to national public lands. The State Forest Management Act, which cleared committee in the U.S. House of Representatives, would allow the transfer of up to two million acres of National Forest lands to states.

Also in the U.S. House, a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act could throw another wrench into the multi-use plans. But Bastable cited a recent Vet Voice Foundation survey that found 63 percent of Western voters support the plans to protect sagegrouse habitat, and 69 percent

ples in our community How: Approximately 12lbs of apples will press into a gallon of juice. Bring clean, hand-picked apples (don’t collect fruit from the ground).

Ugly apples are ok, wormy apples are not-. You really don’t want dead worms in your juice. Remove leaves and debris as you pick. We will have the bag-in-a-box packaging.

Donations for packaging costs will be appreciated.

The NWMobile Juicing rig can juice over 100 gallons per hour. Depending on demand, we reserve the right to limit quantities so that we can serve more people.

If you have apples to share, connect with people who need fruit on our Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/StrayArrowCiderApples/ We will be buying some excess apples.

More information: See our Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/StrayArrowCiderApples/ or call Ann at 801-557-0611 —Ann Torrence

oppose using the Defense Act to block their implementation.

"Westerners want to see these plans get put into place," she added. "To see this collaborative effort, between states, and the federal government and landowners, get us to the place that we need to be with regards to sage-grouse populations."

She added what's good for the bird is also good for the herd, as the sagebrush steppe is home to 350 other species, including elk, deer, and trout.

—Utah News Connection

Presentation by Dr. Titus, "Rebuilding An Extinct Ecosystem From The Ground Up, Animals and Environments of the 75 Million Year-Old Kaiparowits Formation" Thursday, October 13 Esclante Showhouse 7 pm ESCALANTE - On Thursday, October 13 Dr. Alan Titus will be presenting "Rebuilding An Extinct Ecosystem From The Ground Up: Animals and Environments of the 75 million-year-old Kaiparowits Formation" here at the Escalante Showhouse at 7 pm. Dr. Titus is the Grand Staircase Escalante

National Monument Paleontologist and has been heavily involved in the discovery of dozens of brand new species of dinosaurs on the Monument. On the 13th he’ll explain ow three decades of research on the 75-million-year-old Kaiparowits Formation, exposed primarily inside Grand Staircase-Escalante

National Monument, has shown it preserves an exceptionally detailed record of everything from soil types, rainfall, and forest floor plant cover to the largest inhabitants of the time, the dinosaurs. Such detail allows us to reconstruct the Kaiaprowits' ecosystem with a degree of certainty never before possible,

showing it was a moderately high rainfall tropical forest populated with both familiar and bizarre creatures. This unprecedented look at southern Utah's lost jungles allows us to make inferences for the entire Cretaceous world, and perhaps even our own modern time.

—Grand Staircase Escalante Partners

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Elder Carter Paul Mortensen TROPIC - Elder Carter Paul Mortensen returned home from serving the last two years far far away in the New Zealand Wellington mission on October 5, 2016. All family and friends are invited to listen to Elder Mortensen speak in the Tropic Ward on Sunday October 9th at 10:00 a.m. The returned missionaries proud parents are Shawn and Crystal Mortensen and grandparents are Paul and Keela Mangum, and Lyle and Nancy Mortensen.

O bituaries James (Jim) Edmund Caldwell ESCALANTE/ST. GEORGE - Jim returned home to our Heavenly Father on September 29, 2016 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He died at age 78 after a 6 year battle with Multiple Myeloma.

Jim was born March 12, 1938 in Bisbee, AZ to Ellsworth Roland Caldwell and Kathryn Nova Hall. He was a long time resident of Las Vegas, NV where he married Rose Lee Foster on July 28, 1962 and later sealed in the Las Vegas temple on June 1, 1992. Together they built their lives in Farmington, NM and Escalante, UT before settling in St. George, UT for the past 25 years.

Jim’s greatest passion was his love and respect for guns.

Over the years he amassed a beautiful collection, several of which he carved out of a block of wood and assembled by hand. He won the Nevada State Championship in target shooting in 1964. The autumn was his favorite time of year because that meant deer and elk hunting was near. The freezer was always stocked from successful hunting trips he and Rose shared together. Jim and Rose loved to travel. They have been to all 50 states and traveled in Canada, Mexico, Europe, and the Caribbean. Employment: Jim was a sole proprietor for the majority of his life. Heating and air conditioning was his primary business in Farmington, NM and later purchased the Circle D Motel in Escalante, UT in 1986.

He was deeply committed to his church and service to his community. Jim held Financial Secretary, Sunday School President, and High Councilman positions in the LDS Church which allowed him to build lifetime bonds with those he served beside. Thank you to members of the Escalante & St. George LDS Church for all their support and friendship. Words that sum up the Jim’s outlook on life: The perfect day was hunting/fishing on Boulder Mountain UT Jim is survived by his loving wife, Rose Lee Caldwell, his children: Debra Ann Ruick and Dustin Bruce Jones, his grandchildren: Arthur Moss, Kathryn Moss, Laura Moss, Jason Jones, and Jamee Caldwell, and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Nova Mae Caldwell, his siblings: Dorothy Caldwell and William (Bill) Caldwell, and his parents.

Condolences can be sent to Serenity Funeral Home in St. George. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held in the future. His final resting place will be near family in Escalante, UT.

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ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Wayne School District is accepting sealed bids on 32 used bus tires. 22 rear drive tires & 10 front steer tires.

Tires are 1100 R 22, half of the tires are in excellent condition (like new) on down to good to fair.

Tires are divided into 16 lots depending on condition. You can bid on each lot depending on your interest. Minimum bid is $200.00 per tire for the best tires lot 1 thru 5. Lots 6 thru 16 are $75.00 minimum bid per tire.

Tires can be viewed at Wayne School District bus garage.

Call Shane Bradbury at (435) 691-4126 for appointment to see the tires, or for more information.

Bids will be accepted until October 7, 2016. Winning bids will be notified by October 15, 2016 Bids can be mailed to: Wayne School District Attn: Tire Bid P.O. Box 127, Bicknell, UT. 84715 Wayne School District is a equal opportunity provider and employer.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 22 & 29, and OCTOBER 6, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS WAYNE COUNTY Estate of Bruce George Morrell, Deceased Informal Probate through the 6th District Court of Wayne County, Utah The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having claim against the decedent must, before the time claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable stature of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided 1) by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative's attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the the claim with the Wayne County Clerk's Office in the 6th District Court in Loa, UT. The claim must be presented within 3 months after date of the first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame. the claim is forever barred, except otherwise provided. The bar is effective as to claims against decedent's probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: 09/16/16 Personal Representative: Jocee Morrel Walk 253 W. 100 N. Brigham City, UT 84302 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 22 & 29, and OCTOBER 6, 2016 SCHOOL RECORDS DESTRUCTION NOTICE WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Wayne School District will be destroying Special Ed records that are dated 2006 and older. If you want your Special Ed records, contact Diena Riddle at the Wayne School District office at 435-425-3813. The records will be destroyed in two weeks if no one contacts us. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 6 & 13, 2016

PUBLIC AUCTION HANKSVILLE

Utah State Trust Lands will be selling a 40-acre property located within the community of Hanksville at an auction on October 19, 2016. This parcel is just off of state highway 95 and offers opportunities for commercial or residential development. For more information please visit www.trustlands.utah. gov or call (877) 526-3725.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 29 and OCTOBER 6 & 13, 2016 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 NOVEMBER 2, 2016. Please visit http:// waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)-538-7240 for additional information.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 95-486(a41990): Bromide Mining LLC propose(s) using 3.0 cfs. from groundwater (Bromide Basin) for MINING. Kent L. Jones, P.E., STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 6 & 13, 2016 SCHOOL RECORDS DESTRUCTION NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT As required by federal regulations, Garfield County School District is hereby providing notice that all student Special Education files (including IEP’s, student evaluation data, eligibility determinations, written notices, and written consent forms) for students born in 1996 or before, will be destroyed after October 31, 2016.

If you had a child or were a student born in 1996 or before, who was identified as a student with a disability and would like to secure those special education records, please contact the GCSD office at (435) 676-8821 before October 31, 2016.

When retrieving those records, you will need to provide a valid form of identification before they will be released to you. If you have further questions, please contact Chris Kupfer, Federal Programs Director at (435) 676-1313 or email: chris@ kanek12.org Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 6,13, 20 & 27, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING TROPIC TOWN To all residents and landowners in Tropic Town Utah Tropic Town will hold a public hearing to discuss making application to the Community Impact Board for a project to improve the local streets and drainages. Items to be discussed include: *Funding options *Project Scope *Implementation Schedule and its effects on residents Date: Thursday, October 13, 2016 Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: Tropic Town Heritage Center at 20 North Main in Tropic Utah Please contact Marie Niemann for Further information 435679-8713 Marie H Niemann – Tropic Town Clerk Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 29 and OCTOBER 6, 2016

DOCUMENT 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Owner: Ruby’s Inn P.O. Box 64001, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764 Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of the Ruby’s Inn – Employee Housing Building, which includes an approximately 35,000 square-foot, 3-story wood-framed apartment building, site improvements, and related work, will be received

by Ruby’s Inn, Inc. at the Best Western Grand Hotel, Bryce Canyon City, Utah 84764 in the Ponderosa Room, until 2:00 pm local time, October 12, 2016, and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Jones & DeMille Engineering, 1535 South 100 West, Richfield, UT 84701, (435) 896-8266. For questions regarding the Bidders List and accessing project manual & plans, email Heather at heather.n@jonesanddemille.com; for project specific or technical questions, email Kendrick Thomas at kendrick@jonesanddemille.com.

Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing office during business hours, upon payment of $100.00 for each set, no part of which will be refunded. Electronic copy (PDF) may be obtained for download at www.jonesanddemille.com or www.questcdn.com. for $40.00.

A pre-bid conference will be held at 11:00 am local time, September 27, 2016 at the Best Western Grand Hotel, Bryce Canyon City, Utah 84764 in the Ponderosa Room. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is mandatory for general contractors desiring to bid on the project.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum basis with a schedule of values to be submitted with the bid as indicated in the Bid Form and the Instructions to Bidders.

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Bidders shall submit evidence of qualifications to perform the Work as described in the Instructions to Bidders. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

September 9, 2016, Skyler Syrett Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 15 & 22, and OCTOBER 6, 2016 NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE FROM: RES/AG TO: BC/BUSINESS COMMERCIAL WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INTENDED USE: 30 WALL TENTS ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED BY: CAPITOL REEF RESORT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON: OCTOBER 12, 2016 @ 7:00 PM, WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 33 ACRES IN SECTION 5 T29S R5E LOCATED AT AT APPROX 1791 E SR 24 TORREY, UT Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 29 and OCTOBER 6, 2016 DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT 2015 LOA TOWN Loa Town Water System is pleased to be able to present its Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2015. At the present time, Loa Town water system has not had any violations and the drinking water meets or exceeds all Federal and State requirements. The EPA has determined that your water is SAFE. If you would like to see the results of the testing, stop by the Loa Town Office during the regular office hours Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 6 & 13, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING TORREY TOWN Torrey Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the application that will be submitted to the Permanent Community Impact Board for funding for water system improvements in Torrey.

The town will solicit comments concerning size, scope and nature of the funding requests for this project and all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

The hearing will be held Thursday October 13, 2016 at the Torrey Town Hall 100 North 75 West, Torrey Utah and the hearing shall begin at 6:00 P.M. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 6, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING TORREY TOWN Torrey Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the implementation of an ordinance establishing an impact fee for new connections and commercial expansions and additions that impact the Torrey Town Water District.

The town will solicit comments concerning this issue and all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

The hearing will be held Thursday October 13, 2016 at the Torrey Town Hall 100 North 75 West, Torrey Utah and the hearing shall begin at 6:00 P.M. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 6, 2016

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C lassified ads

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To place your ad, call 435-826-4400 or email snapshot@live.com

Classified ads start at just $7.50 per week for 25 words or less.

HELP WANTED

REAL ESTATE

LA CUEVA in Torrey - Multiple positions, restaurant & kitchen, apply in person, 875 N SR24, 435-425-2000 rtn

PROPERTY FOR SALE

SUBWAY in Torrey - Looking for dependable, hard working, loyal employees with integrity and pride in their work and appearance. Willing to work mornings, nights, and weekends.

Full-time and Part-time employees are needed. You can apply in Torrey at the Subway or Station if interested. Please call Sadiee at 435-425-3302 or Lee at 435-691-2701 or Katrina at 435-979-5000 if you have any questions.

10/20 WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT, Speech & Debate Coach, - is accepting applications for a Speech and Debate Coach. The applicant would be expected to work with students before and/ or after school from November to April. Anyone interested and would like more information, contact Mary Bray at 435-4253411 or mary.bray@waynesd.org. Please send applications to Mary Bray, PO Box 217, Bicknell, UT 84715. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

Sandcreek RV Park - Torrey, UT For Sale by Owner. Serious Inquiries Only.

Donna or Duane 435-425-3577 GROVER/TEASDALE HOME, 9.6 acres 3761 E. 2030 South off SR12 Fully furnished Cordwood Construction home with thick walls and Passive Solar design that keeps the main home from freezing without additional heat.

See photos at www.UtahRealEstate.com then enter MLS# 1409411 Bonnie Kaufman, Realtor/TierOne 801-557-8188

FOR SALE BICKNELL, NOTOM FUJI APPLES - U-Pick $15/bushel, bring own containers and ladders, orchards open on Oct 6, There are also a lot of red and yellow delicious still on the trees @ $12/bushel Questions call Kay @ 435-456-9132 10/6

IMMEDIATE FULL TIME JOB OPENING IN PANGUITCH FOR A DRAFTSMAN: South Central Communications is looking to add to our great team. This positions responsibility will primarily be drafting. The successful candidate must be computer savvy with an eye for detail. Experience in ESRI recommended but not required. Experience in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills. Competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

FULL TIME JOB OPENING FOR A POT HOLER: We are looking for a team player who will be responsible for finding utilities, cleaning up driveways and pot holes and other construction work. Must be in good physical condition and be able to lift 100 pounds. Will be working outdoors in all kinds of weather. Must be willing to stay away from home during the week. The successful candidate must be customer service oriented. Great benefit package.

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

SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR WAYNE AND GARFIELD COUNTIES, Design Services.

Business cards, rack cards, posters, flyers, newspaper inserts, print and web advertising, anything you need. Let us help you get the product you want, from your idea and through the whole creation and printing process. 435-826-4400.

MEETINGS TROPIC TOWN 12 STEP MEETING - Tropic AA Meetings are held at the Tropic Town Heritage Center. Meeting Schedule: 12 Step & Tradition Study. Wednesdays @ 7 pm. Closed meeting discussion rtn

WAYNE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER IN Bicknell - Full- time Medical Office Receptionist Job Duties - Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting patients and visitors, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries. Schedules appointments in person or by telephone. Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information. Obtains revenue by recording and updating financial information; recording and collecting patient charges; controlling credit extended to patients; filing, collecting, and expediting thirdparty claims. Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; scheduling equipment service and repairs. Helps patients in distress by responding to emergencies. Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information. Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications: Multi-tasking, Flexibility, Telephone Skills, Customer Service/ Good People Skills, Time Management, Organization, Attention to Detail, Scheduling, Computer Skills , Professionalism, Quality Focus.

WCHC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Provider and Employer. Questions phone- 435-425-1102. 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.

10/20 BOULDER MOUNTAIN LODGE in Boulder - Housekeepers. Full time and part time positions are available. Pay is hourly wages (depending on experience) plus tips. For more information, or to apply, please contact Susan at 435-335-7460 Monday-Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm or send an email to susan@boulder-utah.com. rtn

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Warmth, Loving Care & Personal Attention Our skilled long term care facility has a hometown atmosphere. It provides true peace of mind in a comfortable and secure facility.

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How to Tackle Your Grocery Bill by natHaniel sillin

Food shopping can quickly take over your budget despite your best intentions. Perhaps it's due to impulse purchases, unplanned shopping trips, food going bad or a combination of all three. If you're looking for ways to save money while enjoying nutritious and delicious meals, consider these moneysaving tactics.

Stick to your budget to save time and money. Look at your food budget before making a trip to the store. If you don't have one yet, figure out your overall budget including food costs with a simple budget worksheet. Knowing how much you want to spend and actually spent can help you make informed decisions.

Plan out the week's meals with your budget in mind. If you make dishes that rely on the same staples, you can save money by using leftovers to create a new dish. But mix things up to avoid boredom.

Make your trip to the grocery store even easier with a shopping list. Sticking to a list can help limit food waste and make it easy to get in and out of the grocery store. If you share food shopping duties with a spouse or partner, you can avoid double purchases by using grocery apps that let you create and sync shopping lists.

Stack different discounts and deals to rack up savings.

Once you enter the grocery store, it's time to put your plan into action. Plan for the occasional indulgence and let your-

self make impulse purchases occasionally, but try to stick to the list.

You can also often save money at grocery stores by joining the store's loyalty program.

Members get exclusive discounts, and some programs offer additional savings at partner stores. Check your membership account online or with the app before checking out, as some programs have electronic coupons that you need to "clip" to get the savings.

One way to increase your grocery budget is to use one, or several, of the apps that give you cash back when you buy groceries. Sometimes you can even earn cash back on general purchases like a loaf of bread or a gallon of milk. Depending on the app and food, you may need to verify the purchase by scanning the barcode and sending a picture of your receipt.

The store you choose can also significantly impact how much you'll spend.

Strategically plan your shopping route. Planning your grocery shopping after reviewing your local stores' weekly sales and coupons can help you determine what to buy where.

Also take the time to explore your neighborhood stores, as one grocer may frequently have high-quality yet inexpensive produce while another might have a great butcher.

No matter where you shop, be mindful of how the store's design can entice you to make purchases. The outside ring

is often where you'll find the fewest processed foods, however you might notice that you need to walk to the back of the store to grab milk or eggs. The store hopes you'll be tempted by something you see along the way.

Sticking to your list, refraining from walking through an aisle unless you need to and remembering that the eye-level products aren't necessarily the best bang for your buck can help you avoid these traps.

Stick to inexpensive foods.

Consider choosing store-brand rather than name-brand products as they're often cheaper, but not necessarily lower quality. You may also want to consider changing what you buy.

Filet mignon can be delicious, but so can cheaper cuts of meat and there's a lot of advice online for how to best prepare them.

Staples, such as rice, beans and canned or frozen goods are also a low-cost way to supplement meals.

Bottom line. Buying food is a necessity, but you don't have to overspend to keep a wellstocked fridge and pantry. By planning your meals and grocery trips, using the money-saving tactics above and carefully choosing where you shop, you can save time and money – and cook up something delicious.

Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa's financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter. com/PracticalMoney.

Pay to play is a spectrum (it can be played several different ways like but not limited to for votes, support politics, stack of Benjamin, etc; – basic of it is “You scratch my back and I scratch your’s when you get an itch. Hell with laws. Public is dumb, etc.”).

We have two top cops (Utah Attorney Generals) on trial. They were running Pay to Play games for years. Utah Attorney General office has >250 employees. They were either zombie (>$200,000 / year / zombie at taxpayers’ cost) employment body or lived like ones in Iraq under Saddam Hussein. Utah legislature set aside our >$3 million to try cronies who were their pals / buddies until the bad smell fumed the room (State of Utah) and our servants (politicians) started to jump the boat. We have same cesspool in Garfield County government. Parcel # P-223 (Cowboy Smoke House Restaurant), building area 5,282 Sq.ft, building value $84,898. This means property valuation is $16.07 / sq.ft.

Note: It is listed to sell for $ 595,000.00 [Utah Code 59-2-102(12) – “Fair market value means the amount at which property would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither being under any compulsion to buy or sell ------------.”]. This is not like janitors in judge position (Garfield County Assessor Department) but more like pay to play. Henrie’s Restaurant (2,754 Sq.ft) is valued at $63.63 / sq. ft., Kenny’s restaurant 6,079.9 Sq.ft) is valued at $35.10 / Sq.ft, Flying M Restaurant (6,740.8 Sq.ft) is valued at $55.69 / Sq.ft, Pizzeria 4,657 Sq.ft) is valued at $45.20 / Sq.ft. When I was exercising my rights accessing public records, doing research, etc; Tandoori Taqueria restaurant (2,100 square feet) value increased to $71.43 / sq.ft. Where are Garfield County Commissioners on this ? They are running away from me. There is a special policy for HARSHAD only – “HARSHAD need to deal with Mr. Barry Huntington / the county attorney” – OK. Square feet area of any building is public record but it took numerous visits to county over >1 year to get square footage of above parcels. State law – Commercial parcel must be valued at market price. Do you know that parcel # P-286 (Chevron Gas station + convenient store + tire place + some kind of restaurant ? in Panguitch) is valued at $ 206,000. Would the owner sell at that price ? Is it market value ? There is no response when I made offer to buy for $ 350,000. Folks wake up. This is cesspool. Folks! When a janitor cleans bathroom of president and CEO cabins, and leave undone 100 other toilets used by employees and public, there is something wrong in mental condition of the janitor(s). If the janitor is getting away with it, there is something mentally wrong with the president and the CEO. This is addressed in Utah constitution by ForeFathers (Title 77, Title XII, Title I, etc.). I apologize if cesspool and third world country is your choice.

The article paid ($ 108.80) for by HARSHAD P. DESAI.

October 6 , 2016

Quarterly ERWP Meetings October 13th

Escalante Showhouse, 50 N. Main Street, Escalante 10 -5 – ERWP full partnership meeting (NOTE new location) RSVPs for lunch to Angela Turnbow by Fri 10/7 angela.turnbow@law.utah.edu (estimated cost for lunch: $10-12)

Evening Event

7 pm - Escalante Showhouse Alan Titus, GSENM paleontologist; “Paleontology on the Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument”