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Thursday, October 26, 2017
Issue # 1226
Escalante Canyons Marathon Celebrates Fantastic Runners, Fantastic Volunteers
Entrada to Host Annual 'Friendraiser' on October 28th, with Awards, Treats and a Wrap-up of 2017 Season TORREY - On Saturday, October 28, the Entrada Institute will host its annual Friendraiser. The event, to be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Robber’s Roost, 185 W. Main in Torrey, will feature awards, treats for the little ghouls and goblins (as well as for adults), and an update on the nonprofit organization’s capital campaign. “We all recognize that Wayne County is a special place,” explained Annette Lamb, the institute’s president. “This is a chance for us to give back to all of our friends who have been so supportive of Entrada for more than 20 years.” The evening’s festivities include an awards presentation, which will culminate in unveiling the winner of the annual Harvest Time Scarecrow Competition. The Institute also will continue its tradition of presenting annual awards. Longtime supporters Michael and Mary McConnell will be recognized as “Friends of Entrada.” For her efforts to make Torrey a Dark Sky Community, Mary Bedingfieldsmith will receive the Volunteer Service Award. Finally, Pat Kearney and Gary George of Hondoo Rivers and Trails will receive the Ward Roylance
Award, named in honor of the Institute’s co-founder, for their commitment to increasing public understanding and appreciation of the Colorado Plateau. In addition, Lamb will provide a brief summary of the past year’s activities and accomplishments, and development committee chair Marci Milligan will update attendees on the capital campaign, which will soon enter its second phase, focusing on the construction of a new stage next to the Green Room on the lot immediately south of Robber’s Roost. But mostly, organizers stress, the event will be a fun and fast-paced opportunity to get together at the end of another successful season. “There will be plenty of goodies for everyone,” says Lamb. “After all, what’s a pre-Halloween party/awards ceremony/Friendraiser without treats?” A donation of $20 per person is requested for the event, but not required. To learn more about the Friendraiser, go to http://www. entradainstitute.org/support/ entrada-friendraiser/ To donate, go to http://www.entradainstitute.org/support/ —Entrada Institute
ESCALANTE - The Garfield County Office of Tourism, community volunteers, and all those who participated in the 2017 Escalante Canyons Marathon and inaugural Half Marathon joined together for a grand race day on October 14. The glorious weather helped, too! This, our sixth race year, brought out the best in all those who participated. Everyone who started finished, course records were broken, we broke trail with the half marathon, and we were supported by both dedicated volunteers and a great professional support system – the UHP, our EMTs, and our Blue Dome timers. Once again, we had participants from around the
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Announces Winter Hours 2017-2018
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Camping at Wahweapin Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, with a view of the lake. GLEN CANYON N.R.A. - National Park Service (NPS) and concessioner-operated facilities will reduce hours of operation at some facilities, while closing others. Please contact concession services directly for further information. The following facilities will be closed or operate on a reduced schedule starting November 1 or on the date indicated: Wahweap: • Lake Powell Resort – open 24 hours, year-round • Rainbow Room Restaurant, Latitude 37, Pool Bar – closed November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 • Wahweap Grille – closed October 2, 2017 through April 30, 2018 • Driftwood Lounge – open year-round, November 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018,
4 -8 p.m. (dinner only) • Canyon Coffee – open yearround, November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. • RV park, campground, campground store – open year-round – November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (checkin at store) • Lake Powell Lodge Gift Shop – open year-round November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Lake Powell Sports – closed November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 • Marina Store – open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. through April 30, 2018 • Boat Rental retail store – closed November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
THURS. OCT. 26 - WED. NOV. 1
A LITTLE MORE WARM FALL WEATHER. The next week will be sunny with just a few clouds on Tuesday. This week's highs in the mid and upper 60s, lows in the upper and mid 30s, and high 20s. Wind will bringing a little bit of chill at about 14 MPH on Thursday and Friday.
• Stateline Fuel Dock – closed November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 • Wahweap Fuel Dock – November 1, 2017 through May 1, 2018, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Sinclair Gas Station – November 1, 2017 through May 1, 2018, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Marine Service Center – November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Wahweap Marina Offices – November 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Wahweap Boat Rentals – November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Boat Tours – open yearround, bookings can be done at the Front Desk if Boat Tours is not staffed • Stateline Fuel, launch ramp and comfort station – closed Glen Canyon Hours Cont'd on page 3
Escalante Canyons Half Marathon winner, Rich Webb, top left and Overall Winner Jake Krong, top right. Runners taking off at the beginning of the race on a crisp October morning, center. country and, internationally, a lovely couple from Germany. Our overall marathon winner, Jake Krong, is a phenomenal runner from Murray, Utah, who made the marathon look way too easy and set a course record of 2 hours and 42 minutes. After the race, Jake wrote, “My wife, friends, and I really loved the marathon …
We have already marked our calendar for the second weekend of October 2018!” One of those friends, Allie Moore, from Atlanta, Georgia, became the top women’s marathoner, finishing in 3 hours and 22 minutes, the second fastest women’s time so far. This year’s Escalante Canyons Half Marathon re-
placed the former 10-miler. There were some regrets in changing the goalpost for several 10-milers who had made that race a tradition, but we knew that sooner or later we’d need to go with the more standard race distance to accommodate those seeking competitive events. Our overall half marathon winner was Rich Webb, who finished in 1 hour and 14 minutes. Rich, who famously characterized the marathon a few years ago as a “the most brutal — beautiful! — marathon you’ll ever run,” ran the half marathon in anticipation of an upcoming triathalon, while his wife, Heidi Webb continued her tradition Escalante Marathon Cont'd on page 10
Christmas Tree Permits Available RICHFIELD - Cutting a Christmas tree in a national forest is a family tradition for many residents of Utah. Weather conditions in the mountains are unpredictable, so always be prepared for winter weather. Stay on designated roads and trails. Be prepared for slick, snow-packed roads and have chains, a 4-wheel drive vehicle, or a snow machine available. Let someone know where you are planning to go
and approximate time you will return. Carry a cell phone; bring additional warm clothing, and gloves, boots, and a container of hot liquid, water, and a lunch or snack. Carry a flashlight, chains, shovel, firstaid kit, matches, a hatchet, ax or handsaw, and rope to secure your tree. Christmas tree permits sell for $10.00 each and they must be obtained in person. Mail orders and phone requests will
Hey, What's That?
ESCALANTE - It's a Roadrunner. Recent sightings of a Greater Roadrunner in Escalante made a few heads turn. The Cornell University Ornithology Lab Web site says of Roadrunners: "A bird born to run, the Greater Roadrunner can out race a human, kill a rattlesnake, and thrive in the harsh landscapes of the Desert Southwest." In addition to those things, this little guy (or gal) was also good at sauntering down Main Street, wandering in and out of Rabbitbrush, and posing on rocks. —Insider
In politics stupidity is not a handicap. —Napoleon Bonaparte
not be accepted. The permits must be securely attached to the harvested tree and remain with that tree during transport. Most species of trees on the National Forest may be cut, except for ponderosa pine. Permits may be bought at any of the Fishlake National Forest offices. These offices are not open on weekends, except as noted. Again this year The Fishlake National Forest will issue a free Christmas tree permit for fourth graders with an Every Kid in a Park pass while supplies last. The Fishlake offers the free tree permit as part of the U.S. Forest Service’s Every Kid in a Park program. Instructions on how fourth graders can obtain an Every Kid pass or voucher is available at www.everykidinapark.gov. Fremont River Ranger District - 138 South Main, Loa, Utah – Permits may be purchased during regular office hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The district office will also be open Saturday November 25 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the public to purchase Christmas tree permits. The Fishlake Basin Recreation Area, including Johnson Valley, is closed to tree cutting from the forest boundary on the West to Zedd’s Meadow on the East. Cutting Ponderosa pine is prohibited except on the Boulder Mountain of the Fremont River Ranger District. For more information, call 435-836-2811. —US Forest Service
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Celebrate the True Meaning of Veteran's Day
Dear Friends of Torrey Town Veterans Memorial, As we approach Veterans Day 2017, take a moment out of your holiday weekend to celebrate the true meaning of Veterans Day – recognition of the men and women who served and sacrificed for our country. These veterans, most in the flower of youth, pledged their time and, in many cases, their lives, with honor, bravery, and patriotism. Since 1918, Americans have celebrated and honored veterans from all services. It began as Armistice Day to celebrate the cessation of hostilities in World War I, then in 1954, President Eisenhower issued the first Veterans Day Proclamation. The observance continues to this day. The Torrey Town Veterans Memorial will honor and recognize those who are serving or who have served in the U.S. military. It will be constructed in the Torrey Town Cemetery and is scheduled to be completed by Memorial Day 2018. Currently, pledges and cash donations account for nearly 44 percent of the projected $24,000 cost. We ask that you consider a contribution to this important effort in recognition of our military veterans. We need your help. Please make a contribution to the Torrey Veterans Memorial. For information about how to donate, contact Paula Pace, Torrey Town Clerk, at (435) 425-3600. Thank you for your participation, and for Veterans, thank you for your service. Torrey Town Veterans Memorial Committee: Bronson Oyler, Paula Pace, Don Gomes
In Support of Wayne School District Voted Local Levy
Letter to the Editor, THE WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL TAX PROPOSAL We often hear county residents bemoan the poor financial condition of our local schools. Yet increasing our local taxes is often dismissed as a bad idea. The school district gets its funding from federal, state, and local governments. The only part we can directly control is the local one. Our school board is proposing to increase local tax support by a modest amount in order to leverage more money from the state. We support that proposal. Two years ago the state increased its school tax rate. Because of the way these funds were distributed, only 19% of our higher taxes came back to us. There is a good deal of money available from the state through its "guarantee program." However, it requires that we increase local taxes in order to get a big match from the state. Most primary homeowners would see their property taxes increase by only $10 to $20 per year. This will generate $63,500 in local funds for our schools. It will also bring in a $166,000 match from the state - more than 2.5 times the local tax increase - for a total of $229,000 in new money for our schools. It's not entirely free money, but it's a real bargain. If we do a little, the state will do a lot. Our teacher salaries are among the lowest in the state. Our local school tax rate is among the lowest in the state. And we've been missing out on a lot of money from the state because of our unwillingness to invest a dollar or two a month for our own schools. We feel our school district has maintained the best quality possible in an era of declining enrollment (which means declining state support). But we can't go on like this forever. Note: On the official ballot is a sentence that reads "A vote in favor of this tax means that Wayne County School District may increase revenue from this property tax without advertising the increase for the next five years." This does not mean the district may increase taxes by the approved amount five times. It means the district may implement the approved tax in any of the next five years or it can spread out the increase over five years. The district may only increase taxes by the amount specified, but it has five years to do so. In the upper right side of the district's web site - www.waynesd.org - you can read more about the tax proposal. It is time for all of us to step up and make a modest contribution to our local school system and bring in more state money at the same time. Please vote "yes" on November 7th. Our county's children will appreciate it! The Board of Directors of the Wayne County Taxpayers Association
School Finance Realities
Letter to the Editor In the October 5th "Insider," Wayne Mein presents his belief that the Wayne School District is seriously misspending our tax money. He bases his critique on a 2016 report from the Utah Taxpayers Association (available online). Student-faculty ratios, expenditures per student, and tax collections per student, all of which Mein discusses, look out of whack in Wayne County for a single reason; large school districts have economies of scale that small districts do not enjoy. Mr. Mein simplistically compares data from the Wayne School District with 469 students (4th smallest in Utah) to the Alpine School District with 75,000 students (the largest in Utah). He ignores the wide data spread from the largest to the smallest districts and thus creates an out of context comparison. Instead, he should have looked at data from similar sized school districts. Yes, Wayne spends $13,600 per student and Alpine spends $7,200. But the average of the five smallest school districts is $17,300 per student and the average of the five largest districts is $7,500. Yes, Wayne's student-faculty ratio is 13 to 1 and Alpine's is 23 to 1. But the average ratio of the five smallest districts is 13 to 1 and the average for the five largest is 23 to 1. The same pattern can be seen for local tax income per student. The Wayne School District is not profligate, as Mr. Mein would like us to believe. Rather, it operates just like every other very small district in the country. Those small districts do not look anything like the large districts because they have "dis-economies" of scale that make it impossible to achieve the kinds of numbers one sees in large districts. It would be nice if the Wayne School District could bend the laws of economics in its favor, but it cannot. Only we can improve its finances. And we should. Bill Barrett, Torrey
In Support of Don Gomes for Torrey Town Council
I support Don Gomes, a candidate for Torrey Town Council, in this November election. Why? 1) Don has a long history of public service in Utah and a variety of communities across the country. 2) Don has expertise in developing solutions for issues and challenges faced by small towns. 3) Don enjoys working together with community members and values input and involvement. Annie Holt, Torrey
In Support of Walon Brinkerhoff for Tropic Mayor
To whom it may concern, I would like to publicly endorse Tropic Mayor Walon Brinkerhoff. Walon has always looked out for Tropic's best interests, he has established critical working relationships with the County and the State, simply put , he is the best man for the job. Leland F. Pollock, Garfield County Commission Chairman
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To the residents of Tropic. It is an honor to publicly support and endorse Mayor Walon Brinkerhoff for another term as Tropic's Mayor. Walon and I have worked together on several occasions and he has developed great working relationships with the other Mayors in the County. It is my sincere belief that Walon has the best interests of Tropic Residents in mind in everything he does as Mayor. W. Jeff Stock, Mayor, Cannonville Town It is without hesitation that I formally endorse Walon K. Brinkerhoff for the elected position of Mayor of Tropic, Utah. Mayor Brinkerhoff is a proven leader in his community. He is professional in his duties and dedicated to his constituents. During Mayor Brinkerhoff's current term he has led his councilmen and committee members to make decisions that best serve the interests of Tropic as a whole. He listens thoroughly to proposals and concerns responding with careful thought and generous support. As the mayor of Bryce Canyon City, I am very much aware of the fiscal, professional and personal requirements of leading a small, tourism-driven communities in Southern Utah. I believe that putting all of our efforts into our businesses and families is what makes our small area economically and viably sound. Mayor Brinkerhoff is a proponent of those same beliefs. I appreciate the line service of Mayor Brinkerhoff and his years of dedication to our area. My endorsement reflects my support of Mayor Brinkerhoff and his qualifications. Respectfully submitted, R. Shiloh Syrett, Mayor Bryce Canyon City
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From the Publisher's Desk It’s a somewhat sad state of affairs to live in such a beautiful area and not get out in it too often—which is a problem I seem to have— so I decided to sign up for a job that will help me get out more. (Why I need a “job” to do so is probably something I should seriously think about.) So I signed up as a Utah Water Watch volunteer. Utah State University offers the opportunity, through their Citizen Science program, for volunteers to do local water quality monitoring. They offered a training last week at Escalante’s Interagency Office to learn how. There were actually people from all over the state who attended the training and a number of locals signed up for program. In all, USU’s Utah Water Watch has trained more than 750 volunteers who are currently monitoring 250 locations throughout the state. Volunteers are assigned to a site—generally a specific location on a local lake or stream—and we will be
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October 6, 2017 through March 31, 2018 • Wahweap launch ramp – open year-round • Wahweap pump-out – open year-round, November 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., closed on Holidays – no water available • Wahweap Beach and Picnic Area comfort stations – closed November 15, 2017 (unless freezing temperatures necessitate closing earlier) through March 31, 2018 • Lone Rock Beach- Micro flush, restrooms, and showers – closed November 15, 2017 – March 29, 2018. No potable water will be available. Vault toilets and RV dump are open. Primitive camping will be available throughout the winter months. Fees apply and may be paid at the self-service machine located at the entrance station. Carl Hayden Visitor Center: • Beginning November 1, 2017 open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Antelope Point: • Antelope Point Launch Ramp – remains open as long as lake levels allow access for launching • Antelope Point Marina – for hours of operation call 928645-5900 or visit AntelopePointLakePowell.com Dangling Rope Marina: • Dangling Rope Marina, fuel and all facilities - closed November 30, 2017 through February 28, 2018 Bullfrog: • Defiance House Lodge and family units – open yearround, November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., check-in at Lodge • Dock N Stock – open yearround, November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., through Executive Services Office • Boat N Go – closed October 29, 2017 through April 14, 2018 • Corner Store & gas station – open year-round, September 7, 2017 through February 28, 2018, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • RV Campground – open year-round, check in at Defiance House • Tent Campground – open year-round, check-in at Campground • Anasazi Restaurant and Kiva Lounge – closed November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 • Bullfrog Fuel Dock – open year-round, November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Northlake Marine Service Center – open year-round, November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018, 9 - 4 p.m. • Marina Office/Executive
conducting monthly tests from April through October that include pH, turbidity, temperature, dissolved oxygen and E. coli. All of this information gets loaded into a statewide database that helps identify current conditions, changes and trends in water quality. As our trainer noted, “citizen science” itself is a growing trend, and it may be interesting to see what our local water quality tests reveal over time. A buddy and I are going to share a site—so part of the plan is to do the tests and then go on a hike—part of my personal recreation plan for the coming year. ** Last week’s Escalante City Council Meeting (October 17) was, “Short but sweet,” in Mayor Torgerson’s own words. The council breezed through the contents of their agenda within about 15 minutes. Short meetings are good! Long meetings are good too, but short meetings help break up the tedium of going to meetings.
The council dealt with a few key items: Two new culinary water meters were approved for properties out Center Street, for construction of two new houses. The council agreed to send to send Stephanie Steed to a Recorder’s management class and Community Development Block Grant workshop, which is required if the city is to be in the running for applying for those funds. A new fence at the Escalante airport is a “go” and will go out to a bidding process with hopes to start the project in the spring. City staff member Blaine Porter will be continuing weed school to maintain weed certification. Mayor Torgerson commented briefly on the Escalante Marathon, noting that runners averaged 6 minute miles--which is a pretty extraordinary feat for the rest of us mortals to think about. Escalante will be required to provide and install its own dog pound, and will need to
Services – open year-round, November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Boat Rental Office – open year-round, October 29, 2017 through April 1, 2018, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Bullfrog Visitor Center – closed for the season • Bullfrog Clinic/Urgent Care – November 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fridays only, except holidays • Primitive Camping Areas at Stanton Creek – Primitive camping on beaches or in primitive environments. No designated campsites. $12 per night. No reservations. Halls Crossing: • Halls Crossing RV Park, Campground – closed November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 • Halls Crossing family units – closed November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 • Village Store – closed November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 • Village Store fuel – pay at the pump open 24 hours, yearround • Halls Crossing Marina Store – open year-round, November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., through Marina Office • Halls Crossing Marina Office – open year-round, November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Snack Bar – closed November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 • Halls Crossing fuel dock – closed November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 • Halls Crossing/Bullfrog Ferry – November 2, 2017 through February 28, 2018, Thursday, Friday and Saturday only. Departs Halls Crossing: 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 noon, 2 p.m. Departs Bullfrog 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Call (435) 684-3088 for more information. Hite: • Convenience Store – closed November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 • Convenience Store Fuel – pay at the pump open 24 hours, year-round • Lodging - Family Units closed November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 • Camping RV Area – closed November 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 • Hite Primitive Camping Areas – Primitive camping on beaches or in primitive environments. No designated campsites. $12 per night. No reservations. Escalante: • Interagency Visitor Center – reduced hours in winter: November 13th will be 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Escalante District is open 24 hours per day, year-round
• Backcountry permits are required for all overnight stays in the Escalante District. Obtain permits at the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center in the town of Escalante or at one of the entry trailheads. Day use does not require a backcountry permit, but please sign the trail register Lees Ferry: • Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center – open daily April through November 30, 2017, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., seven days per week. Closed for the season beginning December 1, 2017. • Lees Ferry is open 24 hours per day, year-round. Entrance fees are paid at the automated booth. • Services: Lees Ferry has no marina, lodging, food or other services. Gas and small supply store at Marble Canyon, about five miles away. • Colorado River Public Launch Ramp (dirt) – open year-round to private and commercial Grand Canyon National Park River Permit holders. For more information: Grand Canyon NP River Permits • Grand Canyon National Park River Permit holders must still obtain permission from an NPS Lees Ferry Ranger to rig before unloading equipment. • Colorado River Public Launch Ramp (paved) – open 24/7 to upriver usage. No overnight parking on the ramp. Upriver camping in designated sites only. No permit required. • Lees Ferry Campground – 54 designated sites. No hookups. RV dump station. Grills provided, no open fires. Modern bathroom/comfort station. Potable water available. No reservations. $20 per site per night may be paid at the self-service machine. • RV dump station - from November 15, 2017 through February 28, 2018 it is winterized and no water will be available. • Colorado River Discovery Guided Interpretive Colorado River Raft Trips (between the Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry) – October 1 – November 30, 2017, HalfDay Trips 11 a.m. daily • December 1 – December 31, 2017, Half-Day/Full Day Colorado River Raft Trips as customer demand exists RAINBOW BRIDGE NATIONAL MONUMENT: Rainbow Bridge National Monument is open every day of the year, from sunrise to sunset. No lodging, food, or other services are available to Rainbow Bridge. The closest services are approximately 10 miles south at Dangling Rope Marina. Check the Dangling Rope Marina’s schedule for the boat gas and limited food services —National Park Service
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construct appropriate facilities and “get someone certified” to run it. As a ‘grand finale’ to the evening’s short meeting, Mayor Torgerson said that the Community Impact Board funding for Escalante’s new Community Center has been awarded and this project will now move forward. The new building will be located where the building where library and Care and Share are currently situated. These building will be torn down to make way for the new Community Center. The old high school gym will remain intact. —E.W.
PANGUITCH CITY COUNCIL ELECTION 2017 by Mack Oetting I am running in the 2017 City Council election for one of the two open positions for numerous reasons. The City Council is the most important election that you can vote for; it is the only one that you have any local control over. I feel that right now the citizens of Panguitch are kept in the dark as to what is going on. Do you as voters even know who is on the City Council, rarely do you see them at events that are put on by volunteers; Quilt Walk, Balloon Fest, etc. Examples; what is going on with the water system in town, can we safely drink the water? Are we still rationing water or can we use water on our trees for the winter? What precautions are being taking to protect our springs, from letting in debris from the fire and other things that can affect our best water source? Did you know that the Council is using the swimming pool money to put in a sprinkler system for the kids to play in three months of the year? Granted this is a fun play area for the kids, but the money I feel belongs to the tax payers, who paid into the high school pool for over 35 years. A number of years ago, Allen Henrie (then the City Manager) ran a survey on the swimming pool at one of the elections. He asked if you (Panguitch Voters) would like a new swimming pool even if it cost you $10.00 a month for the pool. As I remember the vote was 385 in favor of the pool, to 128 against it. We have a whole generation of kids that will grow up not knowing how to swim. Many Seniors would also like to use a pool for low impact exercise. Yes I know that there are a lot of expenses that go into a pool, but by designing the pool correctly many of the cost can be minimized. Any projects that run over $250,000 has to be voted on by the taxpayer and it is not up to the council to decide what the City needs or doesn’t need. The City doesn’t generate money it all comes from the tax payers. You can’t just sit around and wait till something breaks before you fix it. In the early 1980 the City Council voted down to bring in natural gas into town, off the line that was running up highway 20 over to Parowan, the cost was $6:00 a month. The sewer line more of the same, with all of the grants available at that time, it would have cost the City $250,000. When a forward looking Council fifteen years later put in both the natural gas, the cost soared to $30, 00 a month and the sewer ran $2.25 million without the grants. You just can’t wait on fixing what isn’t broke. Attendance at the City Council meetings has been nonexistent in the 25 years we have been here. It is up to the City to inform the tax payers what is going on. My wife and I have continued with our volunteer work in our town. We are Lions members, I am Commander of the American Legion, I deliver Fluoride to the elementary school children, Pat and I both deliver meals on wheels, three times a week, and chair the Easter Egg Hunt and Sub for Santa. We do these service related activities because we enjoy this great town and the people who live,work and play here. If I am elected I will make sure that you will know all of what goes on at the Council meetings in my column and I will continue working for Panguitch citizens.
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Schools & Sports
PHS Sports Sidelines by MaCk oettinG
The Bobcats Roared State Cross Country
The Bobcats roared up at the State Cross Country meet, coming home with two second place trophies. The Lady Cats did really well coming in second to the Milford Tiger. The Lady Cats are a young team that is led by Taylia Norris, who had a winning time of 19:26. She was followed by Camri Fisher in 6th place, Corryn Anderson in 10th, Hallie Palmer in 11th, Britiney Henrie in 12th. The score was Milford 23, Panguitch 28 and Rich 67. They changed the rules this year to help out the smaller schools, by only counting the first 4 runners from each team, instead of the first 5. This really hurt the Lady Cats, their 5th place finisher was in 12th place, while Milford’s 5th place runner came in 25th. This would have had the score under the old system PHS 40, MHS 48. Both teams are really young, without any seniors on either team, next year should be an exciting state finals. The Bobcats came away with a second place finish also. With Monticello having taken first place with a score of 15 and the Cats a score of 22. Tintic finished 3rd with a 74 points. You can see that where the talent lies at the state meet, both Monticello and Panguitch have young teams and will have a number of their runners back next year. I believe in the last 8 years, either the Bob Cats or Monticello has won the State Cross Country Championship. The Cats had their top 4 runners finish in the top ten. Porter Schoppe 2nd place, Porter is a freshman and has some future ahead of him. Luke Reeder did really well coming in 4th, Kaden Beckstead was 7th and Bosten Englestead rounded out the top 4 scorers for the Cats. As usual Coach Danny did a bang up job with Cats, he knows how to make running fun. Running is a sport that will help these athletics for the rest of their lives. It is something that you don’t have to have others to play and you don’t have to be good at to take part in the sport. I was the slowest kid in a class of 600, but in later life I got hook on distant running and ran in a lot of 10k runs, in those races I could beat half of the field and that made me feel great, both from my fitness and actually beating someone along the way. The Region 20 Volleyball finals will be down at Valley and the Lady Cats take an unbeaten record to the Finals, Kathleen Sulivan will report on the outcome. I hope I will be home in time for the State finals tomorrow and Saturday.
Bryce Valley Schools by ViCki syrett w/ help
Loa Elementary Students Love Fall LOA - In Mrs. Brinkerhoff’s 1st grade class at Loa Elementary they have been learning about the fall season. We have made a few fall pictures and discussed different events that take place during a fall season. Here is one of their assignments they completed on Scarecrows. —Loa Elementary
On October 31st the PTA will sponsor the Halloween Carnival at the Bryce Valley Elementary School. Kids will be let out at 2:30 P.M. to get their costumes on and the Parade will follow. After the parade the Carnival will begin with food, games, all kinds of Halloween Activites too. PLEASE remember there is no school on 30 October due to "Teacher Development Day" The PTA is also sponsoring the "Reflection's" Contest this year. Entries are due by November 9th. If you have any questions please call Lesa Ahlstrom to find out. Samie Ott took her Fifth Graders to Cedar City to do some S.T.E.M. day activities in Science, Technology, and Math. First Term ends on 26 October. Good Grief but the year is moving tooo Fast. Cross-Country....Great job Easton Syrett 8th Place! Also, good job to Morgan Platt 13th Place and Emma Beesley 14th Place for running a great race today! How about all those Academic All-State kids?! Abbie Beesley, Kayla Atwood, Benjamin Rose, Joshua Brinkerhoff, Austyn Brinkerhoff and James Garrard! Congratulations to Coaches and kids for representing the 2017 Bryce Valley High Scool Cross Country Team! (comment from Cherish Syrett on Face Book) Academic All State in Baseball were Austyn Brinkerhoff, Taten Leech, and Josh. In Volleyball it was Kayla. Congratulation everyone.
Bryce Valley High Wrestling Schedule Starting Date: November 6, 2017 Game Time: 7:00 PM Coaches: Shawn Mortensen, Nick Pollock, Fred Beesley Fri-Sat., Nov. 17-18, Hydration Canyon View Fri-Sat, Dec 1-2 Panguitch Invitational-@ Triple C Tues., Dec. 5 PANGUITCH @ BVHS Fri., Dec. 8, Parowan Tournament@ Parowan Tues., Dec. 12 TRIPLE DUE @ BV/Wayne,Piute Fri-Sat., Dec. 15-16 Dixie Desert Storm Tourn. @ DHS Wed., Jan 3 Water Canyon Duel Sat., Jan. 6th Milford Invitational Wed., Jan 10 Milford Duel @ BV Thur., Jan. 18th, Parowan Duel Sat., Jan. 16th Milford Tournament @ Milford Tue., Jan. 19th, Duel Milford @ BVHS Thur., Jan 25 Kanab Duel Sat., Feb. 3 Divisional Tournament @ Juab Fri.-Sat., Feb 9-10 State Tournament @ SVC
October Volleyball
Friday, October 20 Region Volleyball
Saturday, October 21 Region Volleyball Friday, October 27 State Volleyball Saturday, October 28 State Volleyball
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October 26, 2017
Wills, Trusts, and More
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Can I Write My Own Will? by Jeffery J. MCkenna
WITH A SATELLITE OFFICE NOW IN PANGUITCH. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead. He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 6281711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com.
A holographic will is a will that is written entirely in your own handwriting. No witnesses are required, and no portion of the will may be typed. If you type some or all of the words, or you incorporate other markings or other documents into the text, you could inadvertently invalidate the will. The idea behind holographic wills is that since the entire document is in a person's handwriting, there is no need for witnesses to sign it to establish its validity. Holographic wills don't need to be notarized either, but they do need to
be signed. Most lawyers would tell you it's a bad idea to write your own will because you can easily create ambiguities and other defects that can lead to litigation following your death. This is especially true in second marriage situations when one or both spouses have children from prior marriages or relationships. If you decide to write your own will, you should be sure to say in the introductory sentence that it is your will, and that you are revoking all prior wills. If you don't revoke all prior wills, your handwritten will and any other wills that have not been revoked will be looked at together to determine who inherits your estate. As you may expect, problems arise when the various documents conflict. Be sure to identify each bequest clearly and to give away all of your property. A frequent problem with handwritten wills is that they list some accounts and properties, but then leave out others. Property that you don't mention in your will passes to your heirs as determined by the courts. Your heirs may not be the same persons named in your will, and may not be the ones you would have chosen to receive the assets. Also, going to court and figuring out who your heirs are can be an expensive and time-consuming matter. In addition, courts will require two witnesses who are familiar with your handwriting to testify that
the will was, in fact, written by you. It's often the case that handwritten wills don't name a personal representative. Failure to name a personal representative could result in an administration of your estate that is fully court-supervised, expensive, and lengthy. Another important provision that is often left out of a holographic will is a waiver of bond. When you don't request a waiver, the judge can require that your personal representative post a bond. Sometimes, it's not possible to even get a bond, and if your personal representative can get one, it is generally expensive. There are a number of other provisions that should be included in wills that the average person would almost certainly leave out of a holographic will. Handwritten wills are valid if they are properly drafted. However, they are almost always more difficult to probate than typed wills.
Shoe Fits
Frustrated at my attempts to find something suitable for my diminutive daughter to wear that didn't look like something for a child, I approached a rather harriedlooking saleswoman. "What do you have for a petite woman about five feet tall, around 95 to 100 pounds?" The short, pleasantly plump clerk looked at me with a rueful smile. "I have contempt," she said.
Life Hack
After reading an article that had a tip for finding your car in a huge parking lot, I decided to follow the advice one day while at the mall. I attached a tissue to the car's antenna with a rubber band. The little white flag waving in the breeze was supposed to help me spot my car easily. So off I went shopping, and when I came out a short time later, I quickly spotted a little white flag ... and about ten others.
l A u G h i N g pOiNt!! Zinger
Feeling listless, I bought some expensive "brain-stimulating" pills at the health food store. But it wasn't until I got home that I read the label. "This is just rosemary extract," I complained to my wife. "I can't believe I spent all that money for something that I have growing in the yard!" "See?" she said. "You're smarter already."
Sinking Feeling
The new Ensign was assigned to subs, where he'd dreamed of working since a young boy. He was trying to impress the Master Chief with his expertise learned in Sub School. The Master Chief cut him off quickly and said, "Listen, SIR, it's real simple. Add the number of times we dive to the number of times we surface. Divide that number by two. If the result doesn't come out even, don't open the hatch."
Today's Thought
A whole day without bad news is a day of good news, but it usually just means the battery is dead on your phone.
sudoku To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9
This week's answers on page 9
BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Oct. 31st WED Nov. 1st
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Chicken fried steak, potatoes & gravy, country blend, peaches, vanilla pudding
THURS Nov. 2nd 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.
Call Mensa
Joey and his classmates had just finished a tour of the local fire department. Before each student could leave, the fire chief quizzed him. The fire chief asked little Joey, "What do you do if your clothes catch on fire?" Joey replied promptly, "Don't put them on!"
TVZZZZ
My sister gave me a 13" TV for my birthday. She had gotten it for free when she bought a used large screen TV for the living room. The original owners said they didn't use the 13" TV much because it would shut off after a while. After checking out the onscreen menu features, I found there was a sleep timer set for 90 minutes.
Give Him a Hand
When a new child visited our school, the teacher greeted him and asked his age. The little boy held up four fingers. "Oh, you're 4," said the teacher. "And when will you be 5?" The child stared at her and after a few seconds replied, "When I hold up the other finger."
ATTENTION BOULDER TOWN & TOWN OF HATCH RESIDENTS
The wrong ballots were mailed to you!
New ballots are being mailed this week. You may destroy the ones you received.
Deadline for postmarking your Mail-in Ballot remains Election Day, Tuesday Nov. 7th. Only Boulder and Hatch received the wrong ballots. Camille Moore, Garfield County
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O bituaries Eileen Frazier 1942 - 2017 TORREY - Eileen was born in San Francisco on March 26th, 1942 and passed away in Salt Lake City on October 13th, 2017. She spent her youth in the San Francisco Bay Area and met her husband, Rod, at Fresno State University and they were married on August 1st of 1964. She later earned her master’s degrees from Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. After college she began an exemplary teaching career that spanned 38 years. She taught the primary grades and was highly skilled in Special Education, gifted programs, and bi-lingual education. During her life she lived in California, Maryland as a military wife from 1966 to 1970, Baja California Sur, Mexico, from 1982 until 1992, and then Torrey, Utah, until her death. Her fondness for Mexico was second only to her love of Wayne County and its people. Eileen loved travel, books, music, vintage cars, lifetime learning, and her many friends. She was one of the founding members of the local music group Rough Around the Edges and was always happy when playing for community events. During her final months she received outstanding support from her many friends, the Wayne Community Health Center, the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society and the members and leaders of the Torrey Ward, who treated her as one of their own. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Helen McLaren, of Walnut Creek, California. Her closest surviving relatives are her husband, Rod, her sister Charlene, of Madera, California and her nephews Douglas and Edward Kossmayer, of San Diego, California. Eileen also considered her family to include Susan Specht, of New York City, her close friend for 63 years, and Thelma Alvarez de Aramburo and Andres Aramburo Alvarez, whom she loved like her own daughter and grandson. Her husband Rod, her sister Charlene, and her friend Susan Specht, were blessed to be with her in her final moments. There will be no services, at her request, but there will be a Celebration of Life gathering at a later date.
October 26, 2017
FYI PanguItch
by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Pat and I are going on another short holiday, so this newsletter is a little early and probably a little short. Most of the news is about the fires in California, currently there are 17 burning and have burned 272 thousand acres of timber. So far and this is Thursday there have been 42 deaths and 5500 structures’ destroyed and many of the residents are still missing. 90,000 have been evacuated. Being from California in my other life, this is the time of the year that the Santa Ana winds blow, (warm winds that blow from the east toward the ocean) and there are always fires, but nothing of this magnitude. It always seemed that the area around Malibu burned. One year from our house in Temecula, which sat on a hill, we could see fire in three directions and smoke everywhere. Also with the warm winds; there is really low humidity, my niece told me that it was down to 9 to 11%. But the main reason for their problem is they choose to live in
wooded areas. It isn’t really a question when the fires are going to hit your area, because it is going to do that even if it takes 100 years. Lots of stuff coming up in November; first my birthday, which means another year above ground. I am not any hurry to part this world; don’t think there can be a better place to be than here in Panguitch. On the 7th it is the election for the Mayor and two City Council positions. On the 11th a couple of events, the annual Christmas Fair down at the Fair building, it opens at 10 in the morning, be early for the best deals. Also on that date it will be the Annual American Legion dinner. This dinner is for all Veterans in our area and it is free. This dinner is the Legions way of paying tribute to all of those who serve or have served our Country. It will be at the Senior Center and will be served at 6:30 in the evening. Then on the 4th Thursday of the month it will be the 9th Annual Thanksgiving get together. It too will be held at
the Senior Citizens Center and since I do a some of the cooking and I am always late, it will be served somewhere around 12:30. I think Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday; it is a time to get together with friends and neighbors and give thanks for that is good in the world. Sub for Santa have their jars out around town and all the money that is collected goes to make a child’s Christmas a happy one here in the Panguitch. Your loose change goes a long way to purchase these items. Last night Pat and I, as guests of our daughter Shawn Caine (she is part of President Yardley’s Temple Committee group) got to go on a preview of the Cedar City Temple. Even if you are not LDS, you need to go see this beautiful building and fine detail workmanship that goes into building one of these houses of worship. I have a question about it, with all of the detail work that goes into these buildings; do these craftsmen go from Temple to Temple as
their job? The Panguitch Stake volunteers will have their day to help out with the open house on Saturday November 4th. With the Temple being in Cedar City, it will save the Temple Workers from our area about 100 miles of travel time, going down to St. George. Got a call from Lance Miller and Panguitch has two National Rodeo Champions. Kim Barton won the Senior National Barrel Racing Championship. Kim is the daughter of Rocking Rick and Karen Swanger. Kim has put in thousands of hours down at the Triple C Arena, honing her skills in this event that is decided by 100th of a second. Being the best at anything takes hours of dedicated work and Kim has stuck with her passion for many years and is truly a great champion. You can always tell Kim at the rodeos, she is tall and rides the tallest horses you can find anywhere and she is an imposing figure as she rounds the barrels in record times. Mack O.
National Forest Surveys Coming Our Way RICHFIELD - Soon, (Oct. 2017) you may see more Forest Service and contract employees working in developed and dispersed recreation sites and along Forest Service roads. They will be wearing bright orange vests and be near a sign that says “Traffic Survey Ahead”. Just like the postman these folks may be out in all kinds of adverse weather conditions. These folks are waiting to talk to you, so please pull over for an interview. These well trained interviewers want to know about your visit to the national forest. All information you give is confidential and the survey is voluntary. This on-going national forest survey has already been conducted once on every Na-
tional Forest in the country. We are now returning 5 years later to update the information previously gathered as well as to look at recreation trends over time. The information is useful for forest planning and even local community tourism planning. It provides the National Forest managers with an estimate of how many people actually recreate on federal lands and what activities they engage in while there. Other important information forest and tourism planners need includes how satisfied people were with their visit and the economic impact of your recreation visit on the local economy. So many small towns are struggling and they hope that tourism may help strengthen their communities. This is one
way to estimate the effects. This recreation visitor program gathers basic visitor information. All responses are totally confidential, in fact a person’s name is never written anywhere on the survey. The basic interview lasts about 8 minutes. The questions visitors are asked include: where they recreated on the Forest, how many people they traveled with, how long they were on the Forest, what other recreation sites they visited while on the Forest, and how satisfied they were with the facilities and services provided. About a third of the visitors will be asked to complete a confidential survey on recreation spending during their trip. Information collected in this national study will be used in local Forest planning, at the state planning level, and even by Congress. The more they
know about the visitors, especially their satisfaction and desires, the better managers can provide for their needs. Although the survey is entirely voluntary, we sure would appreciate it if visitors would pull up and answer a few questions. It’s important for them to talk with local people using the forest as well as out-of-area visitors so all types of visitors are represented in the study. Even if you answered the survey questions once already, we would like to talk to you about each of your national forest visits, so if you see us out there again, please stop for another interview. If you have any questions about this program you can visit our web site at http://www.fs.fed. us/recreation/programs/nvum/ or call Art Partridge at 435896-923 —U.S. Forest Service
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b irthday
BrYce ValleY area news
by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 orvickidiane36@hotmail.com
Courtesy ViCki syrett
Austyn Brinkerhoff with his Mother, Stephanie Election Day in TROP- Farewell Speech in HenIC at the Heritage Center. rieville, along with youth November 7th. Be sure to speaker, Christian Mathews come make you vote count. and High Councilman Stowe. We are voting for Mayor and He is headed for Billings a City Councilman. Thanks Montana to serve. for voting. In Cannonville the speakAlma and Anita Fletch- er was Patriarch Reed Munson. er's grandson, Tyler Hanson The Broderick Sisters and Chelsey Conde were mar- held their Annual Sister's Reried in the Salt Lake Temple treat in Cannonville at the on Friday and will have an Church. They always enjoy Open House in Cannonville getting together and talking, Church House on November quilting, crafting, etc. Coming 4th. Tyler's parents in Can- together this year were Anita nonville are Scott and Pauline Fletcher, Glenna Fletcher, Janeen Jensen, Joyce Johnson, Hansen. Isaac Johnson gave his Viona Evans, and Betty Martin. On Saturday they also attended a Siblings Get Together where their brothers joined them and other family members as well. It was such a nice time and everyone was happy to be there. They try to do this at least once a year. Sandy Johnson is delighted to have her sister, Gretchen and Courtesy ViCki syrett her husband, her Isaac Johnson is to head to Billings Mon- for a visit. Espetana for his mission. Here he is posing in cially since she makes yummy front of statue of Joseph Smith. omelets.
Catherine Littlefield has been staying with her Mom in Cannonville while sister Charlotte Mathews went to celebrate her birthday and to visit her brand new, adorable little grandson, Max. He is the son of Joe and Emily Hughes. LaNae Cloud was released as the First Counselor in the Escalante Stake Primary. Kimberly Stewart was called to fill that position Don't forget the wonderful Cedar City Open House even starting on October 27th and going until November 18th. All are invited to attend and you can call ahead for your tickets or ask your Bishop. Daniel Rose was released as the eleven year old scout leader. Congratulations to Aus-
ing off to Africa to serve his mission. Speaking with him will be Samantha Chynoweth who leaves for Russia for her mission. Roman's parents are Nathan & Lori Platt of Henrieville. His grandparents in Henrieville are Ken and Artoise Platt. Samantha's parents are Shawn and Lisa Chynoweth also of Henrieville with grandparents Ralph and Lael Chynoweth. Also earning his Eagle Award was Isaac Johnson. His project was making flagpoles for the graves of the Veteran's buried in Henrieville Cemetery. He attached flags to the poles as well. Isaac is the son of Carlon and Heather Johnson with grandparents in Henrieville being Guy & Beverly Thompson and Dennis &
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News has come to us of the Missionaries in Macon Georgia, Elisabeth Ahlstrom (right) and Britney Shakespear (left). They have become Mission Companions. Elisabeth is the daughter of Mike & Lesa Ahlstrom and Britney is the daughter of Travis & Erica Shakespear and Tammy Shakespear. tyn Brinkerhoff on being award his Eagle Scout Award. His project was to build a Storage Shed at the Cannonville church. His parents are Clint and Stephanie Brinkerhoff and grandparents in Cannonville are Steve and VerJean Clark. In Tropic grandparents are Raymond and Ronnie Brinkerhoff. On Sunday, 29 October, Roman Platt will give his Farewell Speech before go-
Joyce Johnson of Panguitch. Please have a safe week and call or email any news you may have. We appreciate those who do give us news. VS
BY waY oF Boulder by Peg Smith ~ pegenias@gmail.com
A couple weeks ago, I touched upon the Governor’s 25K Jobs for Rural Utah initiative. Garfield County residents are probably also aware of our Commissioners’ preference for extractive industries as a panacea for new jobs within the county. Let’s set aside the discussion of types of jobs for a moment and look at another aspect of job creation, namely housing. Lower school enrollments supposedly proved a lack of jobs in the county’s “state of emergency” a couple years ago. We all know the chicken and egg situation we’re dealing with here. Unless all current residents of child-bearing age were to immediately get busy pumping out kids, one would expect school enrollment to only increase notably if younger adults who live elsewhere are able to move into our communities. And of course, that presupposes they have something to move in to. Trying to find good data is problematic. I looked at American Factfinder on the census.gov website for these 2015 estimates for Garfield County: 1. There are 1,751 occupied housing units, 1,409 of which are owner-occupied; 342 are renter-occupied. (I’m presuming, but it wasn’t stated, that “renter-occupied” implies full-time renters and not
Air BnB units.) 2. 21% of rentals are mobile homes or “other type of housing” [that isn’t a “house”] 3. 56% of rentals were built before 1979. 4. 48% of owner-occupied dwellings have their own or related children under 18 years of age living with them. Nearly 60% of renters do. These data paint an interesting picture. For a county population around 5,000, 342 rentals is not a very high number. Twenty-one percent of renters are living in mobile homes and yurts, travel trailers, tents. (Those last three items are my own extrapolation of what “other types of housing” means when it isn’t a standard house.) Some of these are, and some are not winterizable, 4-season living units. Nearly 60 percent of rental units were built 40 or more years ago. (Twenty-six percent were built in 1939 or earlier!) Think what that means in terms of current housing codes, electrical, plumbing, septic systems, mold, lead paint and asbestos. Consider that especially against 60 percent of renters being families with children under age 18. In Boulder’s last town survey (2011), 55 percent of the respondents strongly or somewhat favored “availability of low income housing,” although there was no clear indication in a later question of
how that should come about. Should a town go after grants? Can the county offer tax credits or incentives for developers to provide. Would nonprofits be able to work with lendors and governmental agencies to help out people seeking housing? Should businesses ensure some housing for the employees they hire? What changes can be made to local ordinances to make them more housing-friendly? Or should they be? The bottom line is that any county seeking more jobs needs to first come to terms with where people will live. Speaking of housing, on Friday, October 27, 2-4 p.m., Emily Niehaus, founder and director of Community Rebuilds in Moab, will be in the Boulder Community Center for a presentation of how her program works with local residents to provide housing. If you're concerned about housing in Boulder, or are just curious to see how others are working on their similar challenges, please plan to attend. (This is open to the public, non-Boulder attendees also welcome.) For more info on Community Rebuilds, check the website: http://www.communityrebuilds.org/ (This is an informational forum sponsored by Boulder Community Alliance.)
On Conducting Private Business During County Time
Utah Governor nominates for >200 high positions like state commissioners, etc. He asks for suggestions from others. He also has personal subordinates to do leg work for him. He asks his subordinates to dig up all dirt (personal interests, businesses, etc.) of nominees. He ask his nominee to dissociate from all personal / private activities if he/she likes to have job. Example – Utah Tax Commissioners – The Governor asked them to delink from all personal / private business (as accountant, lawyer, etc.). Then the list of prospectives goes to Utah Senate to vote on. Utah Senate has research department to dig up all dirt and let the Senate know prior to voting. For elective position, public has responsibility to do this work (know your candidate). For example – If an assessor (>$100,000 / year) is a real estate agent and/or a contractor, it is public / voters’ responsibility to think before voting for him / her whether the guy is going to milk tax payers’ money doing his/her private business at tax payers’ time / fund. Public can make mistake. A bad apple can make it thru (we have Trump). Then it is county commission’s responsibility to see whether the elected county crony is conducting his/her private business during county time, place, tax payers’ money, etc. The county commission has no authority to fire any elected personnel but has authority over product / fruits / performance / activity. Let me be very clear. I believe in humanity. If a woman has newly born kid crying, she should make a quick trip to home to breast feed the kid. If there is an employee with cancer, he/ she should enjoy liberty to take care of his/her health. But a city / county / state crony pouring cement at 11 AM on Wednesday or is on phone (in county office) talking to prospective buyer (as real estate agent), this is not the same. October 06, 2017 - I asked Kim Brinkerhoff (public Relation Officer in Garfield County / Record Officer) for copy of Garfield County policy about Employees’ working, her response was “Talk to Mr. Barry Huntington” (the county attorney). This is peon culture / performance. Panguitch City and Garfield County policy (For HARSHAD Only) – “Talk to Mr. Barry Huntington”. Mr. Barry Huntington’s policy for HARSHAD – “No appointment”. I manage two motels in Panguitch. Time to Time I have maids who are glued to texting, cell phone, watching TV, etc. All I have to say – “What is this ? Whats going on ?” If a customer complaint (for cleanliness), I let her know following day about the complaint and seek response. Folks! Wake up. If we can not clean our own backyard, we have no right to complain about Washington, D.C. being swamp. Paid $95.25 by HARSHAD P. DESAI.
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LegaL Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE HANKSVILLE TOWN Hanksville Town Election Notice: It is hereby resolved by Hanksville Town Council that the November 2017 Election is cancelled under Utah Municipal Code 20A-1-206, and that those filing for said offices shall be declared to be elected. Lisa Wells, Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 19 & 26, 2017 PUBLIC NOTICE CANNONVILLE TOWN Resolution #2017-10-18 resolves that, in accordance with Utah Municipal Code 20A-1-06, the November 7, 2017 municipal elections for Cannonville Town have been cancelled due to the incumbents running unopposed. Those filing for office shall be declared as elected. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 26 and NOVEMBER 2, 2017 CONTRACTOR NEEDED TROPIC TOWN Tropic Town is looking to install windows enclosing the Town Offices at the Heritage Center; sheetrock work and painting. Anyone interested please contact the town office 435-679-8713 * M-F 8 am – 2 pm Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 26, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BRYCE CANYON CITY Bryce Canyon City will hold a public hearing at 9:45 AM on November 2nd, 2017 to accept public input on adopting a Five County Multijurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Posted this 26th day of October, 2017. Sydney Syrett-Lamas Bryce Canyon City Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 26, 2017 PUBLIC NOTICE FREMONT WATER WORKS Fremont Water Works is holding their annual meeting Nov. 8, 2017 at 7 pm at the DUP building (280 w. Main Street), Fremont, UT. All are invited to attend. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 26 and NOVEMBER 2, 2017
IN THE SIXTH DISTRICT JUVENILE COURT GARFIELD COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH STATE OF UTAH in the interest of G.B., DOB 08-16-2006 and C.B., DOB 01-11-2008 Judge Paul D. Lyman / Case No.’s 1024391 and 1024392 THIRTY (30) DAY SUMMONS THE STATE OF UTAH TO: VICTORIA BEARD The State of Utah has filed a Verified Petition for Termination of Parental Rights, which is on file with the clerk of the above court, 55 S. Main, Panguitch, Utah 84759, telephone number (435) 644-4600. A proceeding concerning the minors, G.B., DOB 08-16-2006 and C.B., DOB 01-11-2008, is pending in the above court, and an adjudication will be made. A Pre-Trial on the State’s Verified Petition for Termination of Parental Rights will be held on October 18, 2017, at 11:30 a.m., before Judge Paul D. Lyman, Sixth District Juvenile Court, located at 55 S. Main, Panguitch, Utah 84759. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the petition and appear at the above-noticed trial. Within 30 days after this Summons is published, you are required to file your written answer with the Clerk of the Court at the above address, and you must mail or deliver a copy of your written answer to the Office of the Guardian ad Litem, 845 E. 300 N. Richfield, Utah 84701, and to the Office of the Attorney General, 55 South Main, #22, Manti, UT 84642. If you fail to comply with this Summons, your parental rights to G.B and C.B. may be permanently terminated. You are entitled to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, you should complete the application for appointment of an attorney available at the Juvenile Court at the above address, and if you qualify, an attorney will be appointed to you. The Court has appointed a guardian ad litem to represent the child. Dated this 10th day of October 2017. /s/ David S. Tibbs, Assistant Attorney General Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 19 & 26 and NOVEMBER 2 & 9, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HANKSVILLE TOWN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 5, 2017, the Mayor and Town Council of Hanksville Town (the "Issuer"), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) declaring its intention to issue its Parity Water Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) pursuant to the Utah Government Bonding Act, Title 11, Chapter 14, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended and to call a public hearing to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds. The Issuer shall hold a public hearing on November 2, 2017, at the hour of 6:00 p.m. The location of the public hearing is in the Town Office, 35 South Highway 95, Hanksville, Utah. The purpose of the meeting is to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds and any potential economic impact to the private sector from the construction of the Project to be funded by the Bonds. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate. DATED this 5th day of October, 2017 /s/ Lisa J. Wells, Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 19 & 26, 2017 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING TOWN OF HATCH PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE HATCH CEMETERY DISTRICT HAS SCHEDULED A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 9, 2017 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE TOWN OF HATCH CHAMBERS LOCATED AT 49 WEST CENTER STREET, HATCH, UTAH 84735, TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR THE 2018 BUDGET. FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING BEN NEILSON AT 435--735-4385. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, INDIVIDUALS NEEDING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS DURING THESE HEARINGS SHOULD NOTIFY BEN NEILSON IN WRITING AT THE TOWN OF HATCH, HATCH, UTAH AT LEAST THREE DAYS PRIOR. TO THE HEARING TO BE ATTENDED. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 26 and NOVEMBER 2, 2017 Legal Notices Cont'd on page 9
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PUBLIC NOTICE LYMAN TOWN LOCAL ELECTION CANCELLED On October 12,2017 Lyman Town Mayor & Board Members adopted resolution 10-12-2017 to cancel November 2017 Local Election, State Law 20A—1-206 which states that “A municipal legislative body may cancel an election if the number of municipal officer candidates, including any eligible write-in candidates under Section 20A-9-601 ,for the at-large municipal offices, if any, does not exceed the number of open at-large municipal offices for which the candidates have filed: and each municipal officer candidate, including any eligible write-in candidates under Section20A-9-601, in each district is unopposed. Aldan Vandyke filed for candidacy for Mayor of Lyman Town Kimber Wood incumbent, filed for Board Member Melanie Grundy filed for Board Member Their four-year terms will begin on January 1, 2018. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 26 and NOVEMBER 2, 2017
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PARAPROFESSIONAL POSITIONS OPEN Wayne School District is accepting applications for paraprofessionals at Loa Elementary. Applicants will be required to work closely under teacher supervision with individual students or small groups of students and provide assistance to teachers in various capacities as assigned. There is also a position of technology aide at Loa. Applicant will work closely with the district technology director and needs to have a good understanding and experience working with technology. These positions are for 27 hours a week with no benefits. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Please send applications to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and provider and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all application.
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Court Forces Feds To Implement Methane Gas Waste Rule
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'Waste' methane being released into the air. The Methane Waste Rule is designed to reduce greenhouse gas pollution and increase royalties for states and tribes. SALT LAKE CITY -A federal judge ordered the Trump administration late Wednesday to implement an Obama-era rule that forces oil and gas companies to capture excess natural gas rather than burn it or vent it into the air. The Feds had been stalling key provisions of the Methane Waste Rule, but the judge said it was illegal because they tried to do it without taking public comment. Meanwhile hours earlier, Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke released for pub-
lic comment a proposal that would suspend the rule entirely until January 2019. Herman Farley, president of the Red Mesa Chapter government of the Navajo Nation, said the rule provides important health protections for his people and ought to be enforced. "It's not proper and I don't think that's right," Farley said. "My people live where they flare and release a lot of toxic gas that continuously contaminates the air quality within the area."
Escalante Marathon
anon Woolsey joined us at Aid Station 7, and we hope they’ll return again along with our other fantastic aid station volunteers! Jenifer and Shannon Steed offered a great pre-race dinner in their Escalante Showhouse, and Harriet Priska took care of dinner proceeds. Louise Barnes and her mother, Pat, prepared the culinary hits of the finish line, pumpkin pies and hard-boiled eggs. We want to extend a huge thanks to Krystal Porter for expertly handling both the registrations and, with Sabrina Hughes, the finish line medals – this is always a challenge! For all their behind-the-scenes work and heavy lifting, our constant appreciation goes to Brent and Ryan Cottam and their families. To our intrepid bus drivers, Greg Allen and Ryan Cottam, thanks for getting everyone to the start lines, along with a giant thank you
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of running the full marathon. The women’s winner, Jennifer Hale, ran the half marathon in a great time of 2 hours and 6 minutes. Since this was the first running of the Escalante Canyons Half Marathon, these are the records to beat in the future! This race could never happen without our volunteers. Once again, the main thing we heard from runners is how great the volunteer support was, from the pre-race dinner through the start lines through the aid stations and to the finish line. That is the true spirit of this event. We can’t begin to tell all of you how much your help means. Every person who volunteered holds a special place in this community effort. We do want to shout out to a few individuals. Brenda and Bri-
The administration first tried to get Congress to overturn the rule earlier this year but failed when three Senate Republicans joined Democrats who wanted to see the rule enforced. Conservation groups say companies leak or intentionally waste about $330 million a year worth of methane - enough to supply about 1.5 million homes. The rule forces companies to install equipment to capture methane, which is then taxed and provides royalties to the state and tribes. Farley traveled to Washington, D.C., this spring to speak with lawmakers, many of whom argued that the states should decide the issue, even though states have no jurisdiction on tribal lands. "And if you give to the states, we have no agreement or any type of a treaty with the states and they'll just pull anything on us," he said. The American Lung Association has said methane gas emissions are a potent greenhouse gas that forms smog that can worsen the suffering of people with asthma. The proposal to suspend the rule appears in the Federal Register today, which kicksoff a 30 day public comment period. You can put in your two cents at Regulations.gov. —Suzanne Porter, Utah News Connection to all those who kept our runners safe along the road. Finally, in addition to our gratitude for each of you who helped, we want to honor Drew Parkin, who put his heart and soul into the race this year. For over a month, Drew spent every day preparing for the event, and for four days before race day he worked day and night non-stop. This took its toll; he’s been in the hospital in serious condition since the race, but we’re glad to report that things are starting to look up. This non-profit event is wholly dedicated to celebrating and supporting our community. It’s a wonderful occasion, but it’s also e that if we’re to continue, it’ll have to be even more of a team effort. Let’s pull together and keep the race going. Thank you, one and all! —Escalante Canyons Marathon
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Winter Schedule for GSENM Visitor Centers KANAB - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument visitor centers will begin shifting to winter season hours of operation during mid-to-late November. Additionally, all facilities will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Winter Operational Hours Beginning November 13, 2017, the BLM Kanab Visitor Center will be open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed on weekends.
The walk-in lottery for permits into Vermillion Cliffs National Monument at North Coyote Buttes (The Wave) and South Coyote Buttes will be conducted at 9:00 a.m. during days of operation. The walk-in lottery for Saturday, Sunday and Monday will be drawn each Friday during this period. The lottery on Wednesday, November 22, will draw permits for Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 23. Additionally, the walk-in lottery will be open on Friday, November 23, for November 24, 25, and 26 permits.
The Big Water Visitor Center will close at 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 24, 2017, and will reopen March 5, 2018. The Cannonville Visitor Center will also close at 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 24, 2017, and will reopen March 5, 2018 Beginning November 13, 2017, the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center will be open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed on weekends. — Bureau of Land Management