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Survivors Need Your Help PANGUITCH - For 25 years, Canyon Creek Services, formerly known as Canyon Creek Women’s Crisis Center, has been offering free and confidential services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Although the organization is based in Cedar City, its' service area includes all of Garfield, Beaver, and Iron counties. Though Canyon Creek still provides emergency shelter for survivors, the organization has grown and expanded, especially in recent years, to offer a wide array of services, all completely free. There is no legal requirement or burden of proof. Canyon Creek starts by believing the survivors that contact the organization and then moves forward from there. Any survivor is eligible regardless of race, color, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender, religion, disability, or nationality. Services include a 24 - hour hot line, 24/7 emergency shelter, emotional support, victim advocacy, hospital response, housing advocacy, support groups/ classes, child and youth advocacy, community education, prevention efforts, and more. Survivor Services Cont'd on page 3
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Wayne High Boys XC Win First State Title, Girls Place 3rd by Lane Sorensen
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The Wayne High Boy's Cross Country team took first place at the 1A State Cross-Country Championships in Salt Lake City. Pictured above (left to right) is Head Coach Lane Sorensen, Manny Rascon, Nate Kunze, Brandon Diaz, Ethan White, and Assistant Coach Missy Daley in the back row. Up front (left to right) is Jace Edwards, Reed Edwards, Miles Guerrero, and Riley Edwards. WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL - As Wayne High sophomore, Miles Guerrero, crossed the finish line at the 1A State Cross-Country Championships at Sugar House Park in Salt Lake City, he couldn’t believe what he had just accomplished. He had just taken 2nd place in a very tough State race with a time of 17:21.2, only 4.5 seconds behind the 1A champion, Luke
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Reeder, from Panguitch. “My mindset was very focused on never letting the first runner more than a stride ahead of me. I knew what had to be done for our team and for myself. It was game time,” Guerrero said about what his game plan was going into the race. It was in this moment that Guerrero turned around to see where his other team-
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CEDAR CITY - Frontier Homestead State Park, in partnership with the Cedar City Corporation, celebrates the founding of Cedar City with a day of hands-on activities. These activities are designed to honor the spirit of our community and those that created opportunities for our growth. Enjoy the cool, crisp fall air on Saturday, November 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. as Frontier Homestead hosts its' annual Iron Mission Days. The cost is $5.00 per family or free with a museum membership.
Pioneer activities, crafts for kids, and living history demonstrations will be available. Featured activities include blacksmithing, stagecoach rides, trips in Model A Fords, our ever-popular rag dolls, log cutting and more. The Sagebrush Fiber Artisans will be on hand as well, and, of course, visitors will get a slice of birthday cake to mark the occasion. Saturday, November 9th promises to be a fun-filled day of adventure for the whole Iron Mission days Cont'd on page 2
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
THURS. NOVEMBER 7 - WED. NOVEMBER 13
Slight warming trend this week, with highs in the 60s, reaching 66° by Saturday. Lows in the 20s. Winds variable from 7 to 13 mph. 10% chance of precipitation on Wednesday the 13th.
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Vietnam Vet Memorial Needs Missing Photos to Complete “Wall of Faces” Project by Brian Allfrey, Executive Director, Utah Press Association
Living history demonstrations, such as using a wood-fired oven to cook with, is one of many activities to enjoy at this year's Iron Mission Days at Frontier Homestead State Park in Cedar City.
mates were, and, to his astonishment, they were not too far behind. Reed Edwards was the second Wayne runner across the finish line, placing sixth with a time of 18:00.8. The next two scoring runners for Wayne, Jace Edwards and Riley Edwards, placed 12th (18:30.5) and 13th (18:32.8),
U.S. - As we approach Veteran’s Day, I would like to share two very important numbers with you: 58,276 and 405. As of Memorial Day, 2019, there are 58,276 names on the national Vietnam Veteran’s memorial, the "Wall of Faces," honoring service members of the U.S. Armed Forces who fought in Vietnam, those who died in service in Vietnam/South East Asia, and those service members who went unaccounted for during the war. A 1973 fire in St. Louis, Missouri, destroyed their military records, leaving no photos behind. In 2013, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund set out to find the pictures to preserve their legacies and sacrifices. As of October 2019, only 405 names are still missing pictures. Across the country, volunteers and organizations like the National Newspaper Association and the Newspaper Association Managers (NAM) are helping the program leave Missing Photos Cont'd on page 5
Garfield County Commission October 28
GARFIELD COUNTY At the beginning of the meeting, County Clerk Camille Moore reported on the county’s election problems, specifically that two of the five municipalities in Garfield County that are holding elections—Escalante and Panguitch—have not received their ballots. (As of November 1st, none had been received.) She said the Oregon vendor had first assured her that all ballots had been shipped at the same time, mailed to Provo. Provo USPS verified
Garfield ballots had been scanned on October 21. However, with both Escalante and Panguitch still not receiving any ballots, Moore talked to the vendor again, and found out the Garfield file had quit processing after 330 ballots, marking the job as “finished.” She said the vendor is reprocessing those ballots “today” (Monday. October 28) and will FedEx them overnight to the two local post offices,
BRYCE - Bryce Canyon National Park is considering the issuance of separate rightof-way permits to Verizon Wireless, South Central Utah Telephone Association, and Garkane Energy Cooperative for the installation of a cellular telecommunications tower, fiber optic utility, and electric utility rights-of-way, respectively. The NPS is required to consider this wireless telecommunication application in accordance with the Telecommunications Act of 1996. An Environment Assessment (EA) was prepared to evaluate the impacts and explore mitigation measures ap-
plicable to building a single cell tower in the Bryce Amphitheater area of the park. The following were evaluated: two tower designs (mono pine and self-support lattice), three heights (40, 60 and 80 feet), and two locations (Science Hill and Manzanita Dorm). The recommended alternative is the 60 foot lattice design at Science Hill, near Inspiration Point. This EA is available for a 30 day public review period from October 25, 2019 through November 25, 2019. You can submit your
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Public Comment Period Open for Proposed Cell Tower in BCNP
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Birding 101
Part 3: Raptor Identification ESCALANTE - OK, kids. It’s time to get serious again and do some work on our identification skills. Early this year, we studied some of our common wintering birds, like White-crowned Sparrows, Juncos, and various finches, which began arriving last month. With the Christmas Bird Count coming up in mid-December, please review those. This time, we’ll concentrate on raptors—eagles, hawks, and falcons—which can be confusing. There are thirty-five species of raptors in the U.S. Only sixteen species in four families have been recorded here, so far, and only fourteen have been seen on our CBC (no Osprey or Peregrine Falcon yet). Of the fourteen, only half are seen on 95% or more of our CBC’s and are shown in bold-face type below. Observation of field marks and behavior can help you sort them out. Our largest raptors are eagles (wingspan(WS) 6 1/2 feet!). Golden Eagles, which dine on rabbits and squirrels, are fairly common here. Adults are dark brown with, in the right light, a golden-
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Cooper's Hawk, a CBC (Christmas Bird Count) regular. brown head. Immature birds have discrete white patches at the base of the tail and sometimes on the underwings. These eagles soar steadily with their wings held flat or
in a very shallow “V,” unlike Turkey Vultures (seen once on our CBC) which teeter along with wings held
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Dear Editor, I recently began having trouble with my left knee. Because aging body parts wear out, I feared the worst. However, I cut my daily hikes in half and slowed down for a bit; and, would you believe it, my knee did “heal.” My whole body feels and operates better now. That seems to be how it is with bodies. The whole system operates a lot better if the sore places can
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hadn’t recognized and addressed the flaws in the Articles of Confederation, we would not have The Constitution of the United States. If someone hadn’t seen deficits in the Constitution of the United States, we wouldn’t have the Bill of Rights. Issue dodging is nutrientpoor fodder. LaVoy Tolbert, Loa
Make Cutting a Christmas Tree in the Dixie NF a Family Tradition • Attach the permit on the tree where it will be easily visible with the tree packed or tied on your vehicle for transport home. • To help keep your tree fresh, cut at least one inch off the base when you get home and stand the tree in a container of water in a cool, shaded area, checking the water level daily. Christmas tree permits are available at the following locations and can be used on any district in the Dixie National Forest. Pine Valley Ranger District (435) 688-3200 - Permits will be available November 4 and can be purchased at the Public Information Center located at 345 East Riverside Drive, St. George Utah 84790, Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Public Information Center can only accept cash or check for Forest Service permits. Only Pinyon Pine and Juniper tree species may be cut. Cedar City Ranger District (435) 865-3700 - Permits will be available November 4 and can be purchased at the Cedar City Ranger District office located at 1789 N Wedgewood Ln., Cedar City, UT 84721, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Permits are $10.00 for a tree up to ten feet and $20.00 for a tree eleven feet to twenty feet. Only White Fir, Subalpine Fir, Pinyon Pine and Juniper trees may be cut. Powell Ranger District: (435) 676-9300 - Permits will
be available November 4 and can be purchased at the Powell Ranger District office, 225 East Center Street, Panguitch, Utah from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Permits are $10.00 for a tree up to ten feet and $20.00 for a tree eleven feet to twenty feet. All species of trees can be cut, except bristlecone pine. Escalante Ranger District: (435) 826-5400 – Permits will be available November 4 and can be purchased at the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center at, 755 West Main, Escalante, Utah from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Permits are also available from vendors in the towns of Antimony, Tropic, Escalante and Boulder. Contact the Escalante Ranger District for vendor locations. Permits are $10.00 for a tree up to ten feet and $20.00 for a tree eleven feet to twenty feet. All species of trees can be cut, except bristlecone pine. Permits can also be purchased at:
Hurst Ace Hardware at 165 S. Main St., Cedar City Cottam’s 66 Station, 79 East Main, Escalante Clarke’s Country Market, 141 North Main, Tropic Antimony Merc, 10 North Hwy 22, Antimony (starting Nov. 13) Hall’s Store, 425 North Hwy 12, Boulder Each permit is valid to cut one tree and must be validated by completely filling in required information on the permit. The permit must then be secured to the tree trunk between the limbs in a place visible during transport of the tree from the forest. Don’t forget the rope to secure your tree before leaving the forest. Stay connected, visit the Dixie National Forest website at www.fs.usda.gov/dixie, like us on Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/usfsdnf, and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/usfsdnf for the latest information. —Dixie National Forest
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mation in your comments, you should be aware that your entire comment (including your personally identifying information) may be made publicly available at any time. While you may ask us to withhold your personally identifiable information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. For more information please contact the park superintendent at 435-834-4700. —National Park Service
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comments online and obtain more information on this proposed action at: http://parkplanning.nps.gov/BRCACellTowerEA. Also, comments may be mailed to: Superintendent Bryce Canyon National Park, P.O. Box 640201 Bryce, Utah 84764. Before including your address, telephone number, electronic mail address, or other personally identifying inforIron Mission days Cont'd from page 1
family. Make history your story, and connect with the traditions, knowledge, ideas, and activities of the past by joining us for Iron Mission Days. For more information, call 435-586-9290 or visit our
website: www.frontierhomestead.org. Frontier Homestead State Park, where history becomes your story, is located at 635 North Main Street in Cedar City, Utah. —Frontier Homestead State Park
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DIXIE N.F. - Christmas tree permits went on sale to harvest a tree from the Dixie National Forest on November 4, and will be available at the designated forest and local vendor locations. Cutting a Christmas tree on the National Forest is a great holiday tradition for many families and also helps with hazardous fuels reduction by removing smaller trees from the Forest. Following are some tips to make your experience more enjoyable. • Plan your trip – check the weather, bring plenty of warm clothes, water, emergency food, tire chains, shovel, a saw or axe to cut your tree, and a tarp and rope to bring it home. Make sure you have a full tank of gas when you leave and are prepared for changing conditions in the mountains! Also, let someone know where you are going and when you plan to be back. • Keep vehicles on designated roads and be aware of changing weather and road conditions. Wet dirt roads can quickly turn to mud, making it possible to get stuck and causing damage to road, soil and water resources. • Cut your tree early in the season before favorite cutting areas can’t be reached because of snow. • Cut the tree as close as possible to the ground and leave as little of a stump as possible.
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Despite the growth and effectiveness of services, the organization recognizes a pressing need for a stronger presence in Garfield County. Dr. Brant Wadsworth, Executive Director of Canyon Creek Services, said, “Though we have done some great work throughout our service area, we are committing to do more. We want all of our services readily available to every survivor regardless of where they live.” Wadsworth points out that this will require increased funding and time. However, the first step in these efforts is already underway. “We are Raptors
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in a sharp “V.” Bald Eagle, our national bird, nests here some years and visits in winter, feeding on fish and waterfowl. An adult is unmistakable and “neat” looking, very dark with a white head and tail. The immature bald eagles are a mess, with disorganized white patches and mottling. Balds soar with flat, stiff wings and tend to flap more than Goldens do and, in flight, their large head and beak are really obvious. Both eagles will eat road kill and often fall victim to inattentive drivers. Buteo hawks, “typical hawks,” are all closely related. They are mediumsized raptors with long broad wings (WS 4 - 4 ½ feet) and short-ish tails. Our most numerous, Red-tailed Hawk, is also the most variable but can be ID’d by a combination of field marks. In our area, most adults have a red tail, a brown head and light upper chest, and a dark streaky band across the belly. When perched on trees or poles, they can show a white-speckled “V” on the back. The Red-tailed Hawk was George Nez’s favorite bird. Our other common wintering Buteo is the Ferruginous Hawk. It is large and heavy, very light underneath with a snowy chest and undertail, a dark back, and rufous “thighs.” It perches on trees or poles, but often also stands on the ground. Rough-legged Hawks are uncommon. With a small, rounded head and small beak, they present a distinctive profile. They are light underneath, with large dark patches at the “elbow,” a dark belly, and a dark terminal band on the tail. Roughlegs have small feet, enabling them to perch on wires and small twigs. Swainson’s Hawk is possible but seen
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actively recruiting a base of volunteers in Garfield County who can help the organization raise awareness and provide a more complete presence locally,” said Wadsworth. Supporting survivors is best done when services are connected to local communities and local individuals, and Canyon Creek is committed to being there for survivors in Garfield County. Canyon Creek Services is looking for volunteers who are interested in being a part of this movement and this work. Local training will be provided for all volunteers. Volunteers may be asked to help with a variety of tasks, including providing emotional support by attending a hearing
with a survivor, restocking awareness posters in local restrooms, or providing clothing at the hospital for a sexual assault survivor. Volunteers can choose their hours, with only one volunteer needed during any one shift. Help Canyon Creek expand their reach and support local survivors. For additional information, contact Linda Hansen, Volunteer Program Director, by email linda@ ccwcc.org or call (435)8679411, extension 110. If you, or someone you know, is in need of help, call Canyon Creek’s 24 - hour hot line at 435-233-5732 or visit www.canyoncreekservices. org. —Canyon Creek Services
only once on our CBC. Northern Harrier is in the same family and size range as Buteos. The male, female, and immature birds all look different—male is gray, white underneath; female is brown, streaky front; immature is orangy underneath—but share distinctive field marks: All have a white rump, banded tail, rather owl-like face, and a similar flight style—a teetering flight over open areas with wings held in a “V.” They usually perch on the ground. The very maneuverable Accipiter Hawks have broad rounded wings, a long banded tail, and pursue other birds through woods and dense cover. The two common Accipiters in our area are the crowsized Cooper’s Hawk and the flicker-sized Sharp-shinned Hawk. Both are dark grey above with orange banding below. Immatures of both have brown streaks underneath. Subtle differences distinguish the two species: Cooper’s has a large head that sticks out more in flight, Sharpies have a small head and appear neckless in flight; both have a dark cap, but in Sharpies the dark patch extends onto the nape; Cooper’s tail is usually more rounded and often has white tips (see photo). Accipiters tend to perch in or near cover, although adult Cooper’s are more likely to have a visible perch than Sharpies and immatures of both species, who are still learning, can be more conspicuous. We recently had a Cooper’s scream at and strafe the fake owl on our deck! Northern Goshawk, a higher altitude bird, is our largest Accipiter (Red-tail size). The ones seen on CBCs have been immatures, hoping for Collared Dove snacks. Look for a good white eyebrow. Falcons are in a separate family from, and not closelyrelated to, the raptors discussed above. They are the
jet planes of the bird world, streamlined with long pointed wings and long tails. They don’t soar but use powered flight and can be very agile and fast. The American Kestrel is our smallest falcon (Length=9”), often seen on overhead wires or hovering, before dropping onto some hapless mouse. The male is rufous with wings grey on top, the female is all rufous on top. Both are light underneath with spots or streaks, and both have a rufous tail with one (male) or more (female) bands. The head is strongly patterned. Merlins, uncommon on the CBC, are slightly larger and stockier, grey to dark on top, light underneath but heavily marked with streaks and spots, and with a banded tail which is never rufous If a bullet flies directly away from you, it was a Merlin. Prairie Falcons are much larger than these (WS=40”). They are basically brown, with a light breast and tail, large dark “wingpits,” and a brown “teardrop” on the face. Many of you are aware of the recent, devastating report of the loss of three billion birds, one in four, which have disappeared across North America over the last fifty years. Raptors are one of the very few groups which have not shown this decline—yet— due to legislation like the Endangered Species Act and the banning of harmful pesticides like DDT. With protections now being stripped from everything—air, water, wildlife, everything—raptors will begin disappearing too. Enjoy them while you can.
Bicknell Veterans and Heritage Memorial Still Needs Your Help BICKNELL - We are making great progress on the Bicknell Veterans and Heritage Memorial. Thanks again to all the businesses, residents, former residents and friends who have made financial contributions or helped us by providing services. We have raised nearly enough money to complete the memorial, and we have received a great donation of a restored pioneer wagon to display from Maggie and Warner Stewart of Antimony. We have now ordered the five large monuments (three Veterans and two historical) and are working on the eight historical kiosks that will explain Bicknell’s past. We now need the public’s help in two ways as we get ready to submit final information for printing and inscribing:
1. We want to make sure that our list of Veterans is accurate for the three Veterans’ Monuments. If you know of any Veteran who is either buried or has lived in Bicknell, we need you to contact Steve Albrecht and provide him with their full name, approximate dates of service, which branch of the military they served in, and which conflict, war or engagement they were associated with. Steve’s contact information is wstevealbrecht@ gmail.com, 801-882-9146 or PO Box 310, Bicknell, Utah 84715; 2. We plan to have three monuments and eight kiosks that highlight Bicknell’s history. If you have any information, pictures, or artifacts that can be copied or displayed (the artifacts need to be flat)
related to how Bicknell got its culinary and irrigation water; early roads and wagon travel; cattle and sheep ranching and farming; logging and timbering, including shipping mine timbers; Native Americans who inhabited this area; or early LDS influence, please also provide that information to Steve Albrecht. Our goal is to have the memorial ready to dedicate by July 24th, 2020. Of course, we would welcome contributions from anyone who still wants to contribute and have their names inscribed as a donor on our permanent granite pavers. We are excited about the future of this memorial. —Steve Albrecht, Memorial Committee
News From Wayne County
Grandma Barbara Pace and Wonder Bread Turns 98 by Adus Dorsey II
WAYNE COUNTY Grandma Barbara Pace and Wonder Bread turn 98 this week. Saturday, November 9th to be exact. Grandma reminded me. For her birthday, I took her Irene Wilson King’s Boulder history book that Camille Hall had given me the day before. I knew Grandma would like the little history booklet and know a lot of the names listed in it. I also knew that she would tell me about them. As far as Wonder Bread, Wonder Bread was originally produced by the Taggart Baking Company of Indianapolis, Indiana. It debuted on May 21, 1921, after a blind promotion that only stated a "Wonder" was coming on May 21, 1921. The brand was named by vice president for merchandising development, Elmer Cline. He was inspired by the International Balloon Race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Cline was filled with "wonder" by the scene of hundreds of balloons creating a kaleidoscope of color. This resulted in the iconic red, yellow and blue balloons featured on the Wonder Bread logo. The logo was designed by commercial artist Drew Miller, while he was on
staff at a Chicago ad agency. Wonder Bread was first sold in 1921 in the United States. It later became one of the first to be sold pre-sliced, and it was marketed like this nationwide in 1930. This led to the popular phrase, "the greatest thing since sliced bread," upholding a paragon of culinary innovation. When I arrived at Grandma Pace's, the washing machine was chugging away in the back room. The kitchen was already clean, and Grandma was sitting in her favorite chair in the living room and reading a book called “The Last Cowboys.” Grandma always has a book going, unless she has her sewing basket out and is stitching something or another up. When I walked in, I wished her a "happy birthday." She told me I was early. Grandma is quick that way. We shared some small talk, and I told her that I saw her cousin Elaine in Boulder the day before. Grandma always smiles when I mention Elaine, and Elaine does the same when I mention Grandma. It is something special that I love about them both. Grandma’s house was warm and cozy, so I settled
into my seat on the big couch. Grandma began to tell me that her “outfit,” as she calls Dicky, Philly, and Dougy Pace, were hauling cows to the desert. That was why the house was so quiet. I said I noticed. At one point in our conversation, Grandma told me that she was going through the phone book the other day, and she didn’t know two-thirds of the people in it, I didn’t act all that surprised, and I told her that it was probably a good thing. Anyway, she picked up the 2018 local phone book from a pile of papers near her chair, and we went through it together. She would call out a name and, if I knew, I would tell her who it was. If I didn’t, we would just move on to the next one. We did that for about half an hour. That is just what Grandma and I do, and it is one of my favorite things about going to Grandma Pace’s house. It is "the greatest thing since sliced bread." Happy Birthday, Grandma. I can’t hardly wait to go through the 2019 phone book together with you next year, so that we can find out who we don’t know...
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Schools & Sports
PHS Sports Sidelines by Mack Oetting
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he Lady Cats volleyball team romps to their third state title in a row. Again, the Cats were in a class by themselves, winning 12 out of 13 sets. They won against Tinic (3-0), Water Canyon (3-0), Rich (3-1) and, for the championship game, Milford (25-12, 25-10 and 25-10).
Courtesy Lane Sorensen
The Wayne High Girl's Cross-Country Team came in third at the 1A State Cross-Country Championships in Salt Lake City, while the Wayne High Boy's Cross Country took first. The full Wayne High Cross Country team is pictured above (left to right) starting in the back row with Head Coach Lane Sorensen, Natalie Whipple, Allee VanDyke, Felicity Williams, Saray White, AnDee VanDyke, Elena Peterson, Shaleen Nelson, and Assistant Coach Missy Daley. The boy's team in the front row begins (left to right) with Manny Rascon, Ethan White, Jace Edwards, Nate Kunze, Brandon Diaz, Miles Guerrero, Riley Edwards, and Reed Edwards. State Champions Cont'd from page 1
respectively. This strong performance brought Wayne a score of 33, which was more than enough for them to capture their first ever boys state cross-country championship. “The thrill of seeing my teammates cross the finish line so close together was moving. As I saw our fourth runner finish, I knew we had done it. We were state champs. The entire season stacked upon that moment. The reality of what we had just done hit me. We had done it and I burst out in tears,” said Guerrero, commenting about what that moment was like when he realized that his team had done something that had never been done in school history. As the team embraced and shouted in excitement, the many hours and miles that they had put into the season suddenly became worth it. “It was like instant satisfaction. It also made me feel like it all was worth it,” said Reed Edwards, a freshman. Jace Edwards, a junior and the boys team captain, described the moment he knew they had just won the state title. “It was indescribable. I was overcome with joy and
excitement. Toward the end of the season, I really just tried to get everyone hyped up because we were already pretty tight as a team.” And this he did. Going into the State race, the Wayne boys knew they had a chance. Just a week prior, they had captured their first Region title by scarcely pulling out a two point win over Panguitch. They knew that it wasn’t going to be easy going into State. They did, however, believe that they could do it. They had the desire and the dream to hold the state trophy in their arms, and they were going to do whatever it took to make this dream a reality. “As a team, we have always had a large amount of competitiveness between us. However, it worked in our favor, we were running our own race as well as each other’s. Our team bonded and we became stronger because of this fierce drive to win. When it came down to it, we all had what it took and much more to hold our schools first cross country state trophy,” said Guerrero about his team. Nate Kunze, Manny Rascon, and Brandon Diaz were the other three runners for Wayne, coming in at 32nd (19:42.2), 35th (19:50.1), and 45th (20:34.3), respectively.
The top five teams in the boys race were as follows: 1st - Wayne 33, 2nd - Panguitch 53, 3rd - Piute 56, 4th - Water Canyon 82, 5th - Valley 91. On the girls side, Wayne ran a great race against all of the tough competition and placed third. This is a big step up from last year’s sixth place finish. AnDee VanDyke, a freshman, led the team by placing 11th with a time of 22:22.3. Natalie Whipple and Felicity Williams were close behind, placing 14th (22:49.8) and 16th (23:11.2), respectively. The rest of the team came in as follows: Shaleen Nelson - 35th (26:08.5), Allee VanDyke - 43rd (26:45.5), Saray White - 51st (28:03.7), and Elena Peterson - 60th (30:08.4). With such a young team, the Wayne girls have a bright future ahead of them! The girls team scores were as follows: 1st - Milford 18, 2nd - Panguitch 23, 3rd Wayne 74, 4th - Monument Valley 86, 5th - Bryce Valley 90. It was a great season and, as the coach of these amazing young men and women, I just want them to know how proud I am of them and all of the hard work they have put into the season. Great job, Badgers!
Wayne Middle School 1st Quarter Honor Roll
BICKNELL - High Honor Roll – 4.0 GPA 8th Grade: Brylee Brown, Lacey Ellett, McClain Nelson, Jake Peterson, Savannah Williams 7th Grade: Audrey Alexander, Shayla Barlow, Koyo Ito, MaKayla Jones, Kylee Pace, Andrea Portmann 6th Grade: Timber Giles, Miles Hinkle, Crosby Saign High Honor Roll – 3.8 to 4.0 GPA 8th Grade: Jake Batty, Callan Chesnut, Silas James, Ammon Peterson, Ryker Peterson, Mark Pineda 7th Grade: Raegyn Blackburn, Clancey Fillmore, Ethan Petree, Avarie Salt, Umha VeraPaz 6th Grade: Lacey Brown, Paizlee Jackson, Micah Morrill, Blake Peterson, Eddie Peterson, Gracie Snedeger, Chloe Stewart, Bree Torgerson Honor Roll – 3.5 to 3.8 GPA 8th Grade: Chance Brian, Roper Cropper, Ian Faddis, Ambria Giles, Carson Lee, Ryan Morrill, Shaylee Swilor 7th Grade: Ayla Deakin, Emma Hickman, Braydon Lee, TaKara Taylor, Russell VanDyke, Kylee Woolsey 6th Grade: Devin Bowling, Oaklee Brian, Bree Ellett, Macey Jackson, Gage New, Hunter Robins, Alejandro Rosales, Tylee Torgerson, Rhylie VanDyke. —Wayne Middle School
Garfield County School District Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Child Find Notification
In accordance with Part B requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 04 and with the Utah State Board of Education Special Education Rules, Garfield County School District offers free assessments and evaluation for children, aged birth through 21 whose parents, teachers, or others suspect of having an identifiable disability. Garfield School District is committed to ensuring that those students are identified, located, and evaluated, regardless of the severity of the disability, to identify if the student is in need of special education and related services. This child find requirement and practice also applies to those students enrolled in private schools. If you suspect that a child who is not currently receiving special education services is in need of an evaluation to determine if that need exists, please contact either Chris Kupfer, Garfield School District Special Education Director at 435-590-8144 or the special education teacher at your neighborhood school.
As has been the case for many years, the semi-final game against Richfield was for the championship. Each time they have met in the semis, the winner has gone on to win the title. Rich was the only team that gave the Cats any kind of test. The Rebels were the only team to win a set, taking it by a score of 25-20. The Rebel's coach, Cindy Stuart, announced her retirement, after coaching Rich since 1986. Coach Stuart is the winningest volleyball coach of all time. She won 15 state titles and 722 games. She was a basketball player in her school years and played for Las Vegas. They played Utah State and beat the Aggies by 100 points. Utah State made Cindy their head basketball coach
when she was 21 years old. Rich asked her to coach their volleyball team (a sport she had never played), and the rest is history. Troy Norris and Ann Marie have turned out another outstanding team. We had a visitor and missed the state championship for the first time in a while. We did watch the last two games against Rich and Milford on the com-
puter. The Norris’s have won quite a few championships in volleyball and track in recent years. Their work starts with the kids in the fourth grade. The girls just don’t show up in high school and start playing the game. It takes a lot of hard work to get the girls ready to compete. They have changed the all-academic awards to a team award. I would think that the Cats also won that award.
November 7, 2019
Wills, Trusts, and More
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Funding Your Trust by Jeffery J. McKenna Many people choose a revocable living trust instead of relying on a will or joint ownership in their estate plan. They like the cost and time savings, plus the added control over assets that a living trust can provide. When properly prepared, a living trust avoids the public, and often costly, court processes at death (probate) and incapacity (conservatorship or guardianship). It can let you provide for your spouse without disinheriting your children, which can be important in second marriages. It can save estate taxes, and it can protect inheritances for children and grandchildren from the courts, creditors, spouses, and irresponsible spending. However, many people make a major mistake in that they do not properly fund their trusts. Funding your trust is the process of transferring your assets from you to your trust. To do this, you physically change the titles of your assets from your individual name (or joint names, if married) to the trustee of your trust. You also will change beneficiary (or contingent beneficiary) designations to your trustee. The trustee you name for your living trust controls the assets in your trust. Most likely, you have named yourself as trustee, so you will still have complete control. Remember, one of the great features of a revocable living trust is that you can continue to buy and sell assets just as
you do now. You can also remove assets from your living trust, should you ever decide to do so. If you have signed your living trust document but haven’t changed titles and beneficiary designations, your trust will likely not achieve the desired results. You may have a great trust, but until you fund it (transfer your assets to it,) it doesn’t control anything. Your revocable trust can only control the assets you put into it. If the goal of your living trust is to avoid probate at death and court intervention at incapacity, then you must fund it now, while you are able to do so. If you have a trust, your attorney should have prepared a “pour over will” that acts as a safety net. When you die, the will “catches” your assets and “sends” them into your trust. If you have forgotten to transfer an asset or two into your trust, the asset will probably have to go through probate first, but then it can be distributed according to the instructions in the will, to your trust. You are the one ultimately responsible for making sure all of your appropriate assets are transferred to your trust. Most attorneys will transfer real estate into the trust, and will provide forms and instructions for your other assets. Often, they will include sample letters or blank forms for you to use. The funding process is not difficult. Because revocable living trusts are now so widely used, you should meet with little or no
t H e New Job
Now with a Panguitch Office at 46 North Main Street to serve clients in and around Garfield County. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 20 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 6281711 or jmckenna@barneymckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW.BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM. He would enjoy hearing from you. resistance when transferring your assets into your trust. Even though the process is not difficult, it can be easy to get sidetracked or procrastinate. To prevent this from happening, make funding your revocable living trust a priority or pay an attorney to assist with all aspects of the funding. Remind yourself why you are doing this, and look forward to the peace of mind you’ll have when the funding of your trust is complete. Missing Photos Cont'd from page 1
no one behind. Andrew Johnson is the publisher of the Dodge County Pioneer in Mayville, Wisconsin, and the immediate past president of the National Newspaper Association. As NNA President, Johnson championed this cause and led the charge to find over 15,000 missing pictures. “One of the greatest ways we can honor veterans is to recognize their work and sacrifice,” Johnson said. Johnson speaks from experience, as his own son, First Lieutenant David A. Johnson was KIA in Afghanistan in 2012. This cause became extremely personal for him, and he is absolutely thrilled at how close the project is to being completed.
After I applied for jobs at both a library and a shoe store, my husband said he hoped that I'd get the one at the store. "It would be nice to have employee discounts on shoes," he explained. Then, without thinking, he added, "Of course, if you get the job at the library, we'll get free books."
Word Meanings
My six-year-old daughter was explaining to the other kids what "extinct" meant. "Well," she said, "it means that the dinosaurs are all dead and have been dead so long they don't stink anymore. That's why they call them exstinked."
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l A u G h i N g pOiNt!! The "Talk"
My son had just turned 15 when finally I decided to talk to him about sex. To ensure private time, I brought him on ski trip and began our talk on the chairlift so he couldn't escape. "Do you know about girls and babies?" I asked. He nodded but cut me off. The next ride, I brought it up again, only to have him look away in silence. On the third trip, already knowing I had waited too long, I asked bluntly, "Son, would you like to talk about sex?" "Gee, Dad," he said, "is that all you ever think about?"
Last Straw
When his drink arrived, my brother Keith asked the waitress for a straw. "Sorry, I'm out," she said, sounding irritated. "The customers won't stop asking for them." "Well," joked Keith, "They must all be germaphobes." "No," she said, "they're mostly locals."
Run
A man visited some friends in a rather sordid part of town. When the evening was over, he decided to walk to the subway, some blocks away. His friends cautioned him, "This is a tough neighborhood. Don't dawdle. Start running as soon as the door is closed, and don't stop till you get to the subway." The next day his friends learned that he was in the hospital. They went to visit him and saw him black and blue. "What happened to you?" one of them asked. The man explained, "You told me to run. Well, I ran and I ran and I ran, and I caught up with a mugger!" “Let’s finish this project for Veteran’s Day for our nation’s Vietnam heroes,” he said. The VVMF needs your help to find the last 405 missing photos. Share the VVMF’s story and the veterans’ names. We need to find family or friends of these fallen soldiers to get their picture and give them the honor they deserve. You can search for the names yourself by going to http://www.vvmf. org/missing-photos. The public can upload photos directly to the VVMF website. Contact the VVMF directly by emailing Latosha Adams at ladams@vvmf.org or by calling 202-765-3774. You can also send me an email and I will share the list with you―ballfrey@utahpress. com.
Today's Thought
He who laughs at himself never runs out of things to laugh at.
PUNishment
Big sign painted on a diaper service truck: "Rock a dry baby."
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
Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.
Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Relish Tray, Pineapple, Blonde Brownie
Wed.
Chicken Sandwich w/ Lettuce, Tomato, Chips, Applesauce, Cherry Crumble
Thurs. Nov. 14th
Thanksgiving Dinner, Turkey & Stuffing, Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Roll, Pumpkin Pie
Nov. 12th Nov. 13th
All meals are served with milk or juice. If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00 am. 826-4317. Suggested donation for seniors over 60 $3.00, and under 60 is $7.00
BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Nov 12th WED Nov 13th
Mexican Casserole, Spanish Rice, Corn/ Salad Bar, Pineapple, Key Lime Pie
THURS Nov 14th
Beef Stroganoff, Noodles/ Carrots, Salad Bar/ Pears, Lemon Bars
Vegetable Beef Soup, Jello w/ Fruit, Salad Bar/ Egg/ Beans, Thumb Print Cookie
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.
PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140 Suggested donation $3.00 60 & older, $7.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot. Meals include milk & bread. Tues. Nov 12th
Grace Christian Church Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7-8:00 p.m. Psalms 119:105 Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path
66 West Main, Torrey
435-425-2229
Wed. Nov 13th
Thurs. Nov 14th
Taco Salad w/ Pork Tenderloin, Chicken Fried Meat, Beans, Mashed Potatoes & Steak, Mashed Cheese, Lettuce Gravy, Vegetables, Potatoes & Gravy, & Tomato, Pickled Salad Bar, Fruit, Vegetables, Salad Beets, Salad Bar, Chocolate Pudding Bar, Pears, ChocoPeaches, Spice late Brownies Cake NOTE: PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND CALL AHEAD. The kitchen staff work diligently to prepare a good dinner, and a head count helps them prepare enough for everyone.
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B irthdays
Alta Orton Celebrates 97 Years
Alta Orton
Please join us to celebrate the 97th birthday of Alta Orton on
Saturday, November 9th from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Panguitch 2nd Ward Church, 176 N. 400 E. Panguitch, Utah.
Barbara Pace Turns 98!
Barbara C. Pace
Barbara C. Pace of Teasdale will be 98
on Saturday November 9, 2019.
Barbara was born at the home of her parents, Mae Williams Coombs and George Lewis Coombs. Her siblings, Lorea Hall and Bernice Baker as well as her brother, Guy Coombs have passed away. She was married to Guy Grigg Pace. He passed away December 1, 2012. Following Guy's return from World War II, the couple resided in Teasdale their entire married life where they established a ranching operation, Pace Ranches. They have five children, Richard and Rebecca Pace, Teasdale, Phillip and Jessie Pace, Torrey, Mark (deceased) and Charlotte Pace, Holladay, Michelle (deceased) and Steve Bearnson, Bassett, Nebraska, and Doug and Paulyn (deceased) Pace Teasdale. She has 18 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren. Barbara is known to be an excellent cook and her kitchen has served family and friends who are always made to feel welcome. She can still bake the best apple pie in town. She has made hundreds of quilts for family members over the years, Everyone starts out with a hand pieced wedding quilt and then a Barbizon baby quilt. Many others follow, some are hand quilted, others are tied, but they are all made with the love of a caring grandma. She has dedicated her life to serving those around her and she is greatly appreciated and loved by all for her kindness and concern for family and friends.
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November 7, 2019
FYI PanguItch
by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Well, November is not starting off really well. The company that was supposed to send out the ballots for the city council election, didn’t. What you then had to do was go down to the county building to pick up a ballot. I was told that there is a voting machine there and you could have used that to vote. They also didn’t send out ballots to Escalante. I never liked voting by mail anyway, but it was supposed to get out more votes. Putting your ballot in a box, like we did for years, was my favorite way of voting. It was four days before the election before we learned that the ballots weren’t coming. We usually get about at least 400 votes in the city council election. I will be surprised if we get half that amount, and this is a very important election. This weekend is the annual craft fair, and it will be held at the fair building. You need to come early for the best deals. This is a well-attended affair, where you can pick up some great Christmas ideas and/or just something that you can’t live without. Don’t forget to check out the Sub for Santa candy booth. The best candy is made by our local candy makers. All proceeds go to the kids that live locally, so no child in Panguitch will go without Christmas. Again, this year, there will be a raffle for one of Claudia Crump’s Christmas quilts. Tickets are one dollar or six for five dollars. Claudia has made and donated Christmas wall hangings for years. Each year is better than the last. Just joking, but this years is A++. After the fair, the quilt will be at Zions Bank and will remain there until the 1st week in December. This is when the drawing will be held. Monday the 11th is Veterans Day, and there are a couple of events that are scheduled. First will be the Elementary School assembly, honoring all veterans in the area. They would like you there at 1:45, so that they can give you a guide or a child of
your choosing. The program will start at 2:00. When we first came here thirty years ago, I ask why the schools didn’t have Veteran's Day off. I was told that with a day off, the kids would only be playing. By having a program to honor the vets, It was much more memorable to them. I do agree. Monday will be the Annual American Legion dinner for all veterans, their spouses and widows of veterans. This is the legion’s 100th birthday, and there will be great food and entertainment. The dinner will be held at the senior citizen's building, and it will start at 6:30. Then, on Wednesday, Tyler Cox will be hosting a Blood Drive at the stake center from 1:00 and 7:00 p.m. on the 13th. This is Tyler’s Eagle Scout project. The blood is badly needed at this time of year, and it can be a great Christmas gift and could possibly save a life. You can contact Tyler at (801) 360-7741 for an appointment or walkins are always welcome. At the end of the month, November 28, we will be hosting our 10th annual Thanksgiving Dinner. All are welcome. Come and feast on some turkey with your Panguitch neighbors and friends. It will be at the senior center and will start at 1:00. Don’t let the senior center scare you away. All ages are welcome. For you sports fans, the football games will be on the TV. Friday night, Sheriff Danny Perkins hosted the annual SAR (Search and Rescue) dinner. This year, it was held at the Smoke House, and the food was really great. There was a drawing and Pat did the drawing and everyone got a prize but me. Wah, but I haven’t ever won anything yet, so it wasn’t unusual. Many of the SAR team were there, with some of them coming from as far away as Boulder. I learned that Sheriff Eric Houston has retired after 21 years of dedicated duty. Many thanks to Eric for a job well done.
Panguitch’s own author, Lamont G. Olsen, has his fourth book of his space train series. The title of this book is The Clan, and it is about populating a planet that is two light years from the earth. It takes place around year 2150. You can purchase this book from Amazon and, like the other three, it makes for some really interesting reading. I don’t read many books, but I got hooked on his first book. The problem with his books is that I can’t put them down. Lamont has a great talent, in that he paints a picture of what is going on. It is really very believable. These books would make a great movie, and there are six in this series. I can’t wait for book five to come out. If you are on Medicare, this is the time of the year you need to review your secondary insurance and see if you need to change companies. Also, this is the time that you need to apply for the Affordable Care Act insurance. Two new insurance companies have gotten back into the health insurance business in Utah. It has brought down the cost. Even though the people voted to use U.S. funds to offset the cost of the ACA, I am not sure what is going on. A judge ruled against the legislature on this matter. They tried to only allow those that are eligible for Medicaid to get the insurance. I don’t know what scheme they will come up with to block people from having affordable insurance. The best health insurance is what the employees of the legislature gets, paid by the taxpayers. Gas prices are falling all over the country, and the average is $2.67. The reason is that folks aren’t driving as much. More and more stores have charging outlets for battery operated vehicles. Even Walmart has them. The cheapest gas is still at Costco and Elsinore at $2.64 for 87 octane. U.S. oil production is on track to produce an average of 12 million barrels a
day by next year. Our shale oil now accounts for 10% of the world’s oil supply. Tesla, the car company that produces battery operated cars, will produce between 360,000 and 400,000 cars this year. All that don’t use gas. By 2024, a third of all energy used in the world will come from reusable energy, such as wind and solar. As much as the president is pushing the coal industry, the use for the black stuff is down 23% from last year. The income needed to enter the top 1% of the U.S. taxpayers is $516,000 per year. That is 7% higher than a year ago. It is 33% higher than in 2011, when there was a big protest from the other 99%. U.S. agricultural exports to China plunged 53% last year, after China imposed a 25% tariff on many farm products. This year, they have fallen another 8%. The good news for California is that on Sunday, the winds changed direction. The fires are now, somewhat, under control. They lost over 80,000 acres and over 100 structures from the many fires. It is now 145 days since St. George has had any moisture, and it doesn’t look like there is any in the near future. Panguitch isn’t far behind them, except for that little bit of rain in August. We haven’t had much more. We are back in the drought mode again. Fortunately, our lake is still full. Daylight saving time went off today, and already I am depressed. Saturday the sun set at 6:22 p.m., and on Sunday it set at 5:22 p.m. Lots of problems are caused by such a long night time, such as depression and kids getting hit crossing the road. Have no fear. On March 13, 2020, the sun will again set at 6:22, and life will get a little better. Mack O.
O Bituaries Kevin Porter PAROWAN - Each child greeted by name at the door, boisterous singing down the halls, a quarter given for every lost tooth, always an open door, an attentive ear and unconditional love. This is how Mr. P. the beloved principal of Parowan Elementary for thirty-five years, will be remembered. 14,000 kids over the years knew they were Mr. P.’s favorites. That is truly a legacy of love. Kevin Lynn Porter, 64, passed away October 31, 2019 in his beloved town, Parowan, Utah. He was born April 7, 1955 in Panguitch, Utah to Carolyn Spencer Porter and Vergean Porter. Growing up in the town of Escalante he spent his childhood exploring, hunting, and fishing in the beautiful canyons. Kevin felt fortunate to be surrounded by his grandparents and great grandparents and cherished his time with his Grandpa Spencer and Grandpa Porter. Kevin was proud of his rich heritage and the roles his ancestors played in establishing the community of Escalante. After serving as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Washington, D.C. Mission, Kevin pursued his dream of being an elementary school principal and received a bachelor’s degree of education from Southern Utah University, and a master’s degree of education from Utah State University. After teaching for three years, he became the principal at Parowan Elementary. It was his priority for every child to be happy at school and feel that they were known and loved. He also loved and appreciated his staff and considered them his dearest friends. Kevin was an integral part of the Parowan community when he married the love of his life, Shelley Swensen Bull. They raised nine children, who along with his fourteen grandchildren, were the pride of his life. Kevin was an adored “PaPa”, known for his whistling, random singing, four-wheeler rides and beautiful yard; and also for his love of Golden Retrievers, Diet Coke, taking the “scenic route” and a laugh that could fill a room. He was a trusted brother, uncle and a devoted son and son-in-law, never to too busy to help or visit. He loved people and no one was a stranger for long. Kevin felt blessed to serve in many callings in his church. His favorite was welcoming patrons as they entered the Cedar City Temple. He loved the Savior, Jesus Christ, and lived the commandment to “love one another as I have loved you.” Deeply civic minded, he never missed an opportunity to contribute to his community, including serving on the Parowan City Council. Kevin loved every Parowan tradition and event, but even more so, the people. He is survived by his wife Shelley Porter, their children, Kamden Porter (Amanda), Jordan Bull Erickson (Kit), Nathan Bull, Cassidy Bull, Cadie Bull Smith (Jared), Ashlee Porter, Tanleigh Bull Wilks (Bronson), Austin Bull (Ventsislav Borisov) and Jillian Bull (Paul Bailey) his fourteen grandchildren, his mother, Carolyn Spencer Porter, siblings, Vergeania Davenport, Slone Porter, Clint Porter and eleven nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Vergean Porter, his brother–in-law, Darryl Davenport, and his great niece, Karah Lynn Gale. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Parowan West Building (100 West Center Street Parowan, UT.) Viewings will be held on Friday, November 8, 2019 from 6:008:00 pm and Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 9:00-10:30 am. Interment will be in the Parowan Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent at www. sumortuary.com.
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November 7, 2019 Garfield Commission Cont'd from page 1
“guaranteeing they’ll have them on Tuesday,” although it would be Wednesday before ballots would be in individuals’ boxes. Moore said her preliminary plan to address the election is to have a voting machine available in both Escalante and Panguitch on Election Day (November 5), and she has arranged with the sheriff to transport the ballots. If someone has voted in person, but also had mailed a ballot, the scanning software will detect a duplicate voter record and nullify that mail ballot, she said. (All mail ballots in the county are scanned and counted at the same time, in bulk, after polls close on election day.) Moore said arrangements will be worked out between her office and the two affected town clerks. Board reports: Commissioner David Tebbs said he, Clerk Moore, and Travel Council head Falyn Owens attended the legislature’s Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee meeting (October 16). His presentation to the committee made note of the difficulties of accurately tracking Transient Room Tax (TRT) and communicating with the Utah State Tax Commission for full accounting. He said this not only ties our auditor’s hands in obtaining accurate information, but it leads to businesses not fulfilling their fudiciary duty in properly remitting TRT money to the state. He requested an audit of all rural Utah and wanted counties to be granted authority to force businesses to either remit or not operate at all. Tebbs said, “All our budgets are tied to that sales tax. We all benefit from taxes that are fair.” He said he was hopeful the legislature would take action next session, noting a bill being sponsored by Rep. Albrecht, dealing with
TRT. Tebbs thought it would be proper to see a public listing of businesses that haven’t remitted sales tax, similar to public listings of property tax delinquencies. Commissioner Jerry Taylor met with mayor and community leaders on the 2020 Census. He said they need to hire about 100 people in Garfield County to assist with the count next spring. He attended a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) board meeting in Salt Lake. Taylor said CDBG awards $800K per year throughout the Five Counties area. Taylor attended a mandatory CDBG training workshop in Bryce on behalf of Garfield County applicants. Also in SLC, he met with State Forester, Brian Cottam, and talked about a project involving Garfield, Wayne, and Fish Lake National Forest, somewhere on Boulder Mountain. Two cities, Escalante and Tropic, will be moving forward with CDBG grants for low-moderate-income housing projects, with the county acting as grant sponsor. He said these would be passthrough grants for the projects and will be on the agenda for next month. Finally, he met with Governor’s Office of Econ. Development (GOED) and the Division of Arts and Museums on Escalante’s Science Center status. Commissioner Leland Pollock has received complaints from Cannonville residents regarding cell service. Pollock later directed County Planning Kaden Figgins to contact municipalities across the county regarding cell coverage. Dust abatement problem: Pray for rain. In some residential areas, maybe there's something the roads department can do. Pollock announced the official end of the Forest Service EIS Powell Motorized Travel Plan that called for closing some forest roads. He also announced a
“no prescribed burn zone” in the Bryce Canyon area that the Commission would like to negotiate with the Forest Service, limiting those burns to non-high tourist season dates. Pollock acknowledged the need for prescribed burns in many areas, including this one, but was concerned about the volume of smoke, the affected businesses, and individuals’ respiratory difficulties that he heard about last summer. Public Works, Brian Bremner, County Engineer: The Commission approved Bremner’s recommendation to dedicate Panguitch area’s new county maintenance shed as the Arlen Sawyer Maintenance Facility of Garfield County. The Commission approved Bremner’s request to extend the Clear Creek NRCS fire rehab project beyond its November 8 deadline and also to allow signature authority on potential change orders on that project as needed. Any changes would be ratified by the Commission. Bremner recommended rejecting a road abandonment request near Mammouth Creek bridge. He said another road just beyond had recently been abandoned. Approving this request would enclose a property between two abandoned roads. The Commission rejected the request. Finally, Commissioner Pollock directed Bremner to run a water truck out on a Panguitch-area road to help with dust abatement in that area. Planning department, Kaden Figgins, County Planner: Figgins reported on the Outdoor Recreation Summit in St. George. As a result of ideas he picked up, he is working with Brian Bremner on a dark sky ordinance. Also, he was interested in economics studies and data modeling presented by Headwaters Economics and saw ways that he could utilize his own finance background in studies. Fi-
nally, Figgins noted a presentation on outdoor recreation funding structure that “got his head spinning." Four Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) needed Commission approval, each of which Figgins said had been in process before the county’s Short Term Rental Ordinance had been passed. Two are in the Panguitch area, one in Hatch, and one in Ticaboo. The Commissioners approved the CUPs. Horseshoe pits: Panguitch residents Benj Rains and Dave Harris appealed for another $10K to finish work on the Panguitch horseshoe pits. Remaining work includes the lights, trenching for wiring, water fountains, a marquis sign, AstroTurf, and paying off the concrete. He said he swapped out money allocated for concrete to instead acquire AstroTurf from the BYU-Idaho baseball field—a $25K estimated cost dropped to $6K. Over the long term, he said Panguitch City will take care of the pits. Actually, said Harris, “they shouldn’t need maintenance for 20 or 30 years.” The Commission approved $10K additional funding, to be allocated from the county recreation budget. In final department business, the Commission approved UTM Rentals STR business license; they tabled their OHV resolution due to the Interior Department's reversal of its OHV edict; they approved Mammouth Creek Fire District board’s request to change to a seven-member board; and they approved sale of a surplus, ¼ - acre parcel, which no one has bid on in two years, to an adjacent landowner. The Garfield County Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month at 10 a.m. at the Garfield County Courthouse. —Insider
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Louise Brinkerhoff Shakespear England TROPIC - Louise Brinkerhoff Shakespear England passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 at the age of 80 from pneumonia in the Cedar City Hospital. She was born on a cold, blustery day of March 28, 1939 in Tropic, Utah to Eldon J. “Dutch” and Ora LeFevre Brinkerhoff. She is the oldest of nine brothers and sisters. She was raised in Tropic, and when she turned 15 yrs old, she began working at Bryce Canyon Inn until graduating from Bryce Valley High School in 1957. Before graduating, she married the first love of her life, Preston LaMar Shakespear Jr., May 4, 1957 in the St. George LDS temple. They commenced their journey together while LaMar worked on a tree crew at the south rim of the Grand Canyon National Park. They then lived and worked in Bryce Canyon Nat. Park, Arches Nat. Park, Craters of the Moon Nat. Monument, then back to the Grand Canyon Nat. Park, and retired from Zion Nat. Park. Louise made a career of waitressing to supplement their income. She loves her family and enjoyed making beautiful clothing, quilts, and her famous Christmas stockings. She never let anyone go hungry and always had a bed with clean sheets to sleep in. Everyone was welcome in her home and upon arrival, she would say, “Come in if you can get into my messy house” and when leaving, she would always say “Come again”. She decorated beautiful cakes for any occasion. She loved to serve others by knitting Christmas stockings, sewing and piecing quilts, cooking yummy meals and treats to share, and working in her flower gardens. She served in many capacities in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but her favorite was as a visiting teacher. She loved to visit with everyone and in the last few years of her life, it bothered her that she had to accept service instead of providing it. After LaMar died in 1994 of a sudden heart attack, she was lonely and didn’t want to spend the rest of her life alone. She met her second love, Jimmie England, and married him six weeks later on October 5, 1996. They had a wonderful 23 years together, as they took loving care of each other as their health began to fail. We can never repay him for his constant love and devotion to her to the end. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Preston LaMar Shakespear Jr., son Darrell LaMar Shakespear, parents, grandparents, three brothers and a nephew. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Kayleen Shakespear, Doug (Janet) Shakespear, Kevin (Kay) Shakespear, and Melinda (Rob) Dotson, fifteen grandchildren, and twenty-seven great grandchildren, brothers Raymond (Ronnie) Brinkerhoff, Danny (Wendy) Brinkerhoff, sister-in-law Gwen Brinkerhoff, sisters Oretta (Doug) Malmedal, Rosie (Jeff) Hunt, and Donna (Link) Chynoweth and aunt Gaya (Jack) Greenhalgh. She is also survived by her second husband Dennis Jimmie England, his four children, Brenda (Lewis) Sharp, Kelly (Sergio) Della Pietra, Leslie (Freddie) Riesen, and Brent (Shantel) England, ten grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the Tropic LDS chapel in Tropic, Utah. Viewing will be from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be in the Tropic Cemetery. The family would like to express our thanks to the many nurses and doctors at Cedar City Hospital who cared for our mom during her last days on earth and Affordable Funeral Services Mortuary for their kind service. Flowers can be sent through Zion Sun Floral in Cedar City, Utah. Online condolences can be sent to her memorial page at www.affordablefuneralservices.com
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would like to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Peter is a Park Ranger at Bryce Canyon National Park, who happened to be working on the day that Kadi was hiking the trails in 2016. They met on the Rim Trail, and shortly thereafter fell in love. Peter is a 2004 graduate of Waubonsie Valley High, and a 2008 graduate of Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, where he received a degree in English. He is also an Air Force veteran. He is currently employed by Bryce Canyon National Park as their Visual Information Specialist. Kadi is a 2002 graduate of Tell City High School, a 2008 graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and a 2012 graduate of the California College of the Arts. Kadi is an artist, architect, and part-time professor at Southern Utah University. They will be married in Bryce Canyon National Park on October 10, 2020.
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LegaL Notices NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE FROM: RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL TO: INDUSTRIAL WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INTENDED USE: MATERIALS SOURCE ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED BY: BROWN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD PRIOR TO THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON NOVEMBER 13, 2019 @ 7 PM WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LEGAL DES: 10 acres m-l in the NE1/4NW1/4 N1/2NE1/4 SEC 36 T27S R2E and 10 acres m-l in the SW1/4NE1/4 SE/14NW1/4 SEC 36 T27S R2E, located approximately 3/4 mile North of Loa. Parcel: being part of Parcel 01-0008-0045 / O-45 and Parcel 01-0008-0047 / O-47 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 31 and NOVEMBER 7, 2019
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NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Nov. 27, 2019 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)5387240 for additional information. NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5409 (A81797): Seth Elias Taft, Andrew Gillmor Taft propose(s) using 0.015 cfs from groundwater (2 miles South of Bicknell) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 95-5410 (A81802): Don Faller propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (Notom) for DOMESTIC. 95-5411 (A81804): Samuel S. Alexander propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.256 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles south of Torrey) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 95-5412 (A81809): Nathan and Christine Stuart propose(s) using 0.015 cfs from groundwater (2 miles SE of Teasdale) for DOMESTIC. 95-5414 (A81815): Lance Wells propose(s) using 1.618 ac-ft. from groundwater (Notom area) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. CHANGE APPLICATIONS(S) 61-3202 (a45189): Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Admin. propose(s) using 0.1355 cfs OR 36 ac-ft. from groundwater (Bryce Canyon) for MUNICIPAL: In Tru North. 61-3201 (a45220): Joseph H. and Margaret R. Decker, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 3.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. EXTENSIONS 61-2612 (a29599): Roland B. and Palma S. Miles Revocable Living Trust is/are filing an extension for 0.00385 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (8 miles SW of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 31 and NOVEMBER 7, 2019 PUBLIC HEARING PANGUITCH CITY Panguitch City will hold a public hearing on November 12, 2019; at 6:45 p.m. for public input on Ordinance 2019-14 addressing waste management. The meeting will be held at the Garfield County Court house; 50 South Main in the commission chambers. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 31 and NOVEMBER 7, 2019
SURPLUS FOR SALE TROPIC TOWN 1983 Ford LT9 COLL 6 cyl. Diesel Dump Truck VIN: 1FDYU90W4DVA06811 MILEAGE: 255,226 Minimum bid starts at $2,500.00 Tropic Town reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids Sealed bids will be accepted until November 13, 2019 by 3:00 p.m. at the Tropic Town office, and will be opened in Town Board meeting November 14th, 2019. Surplus items will be awarded to the highest bidder. PO Box 130 Tropic, Utah 84776 (435)-679-8713 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 31 and NOVEMBER 7, 2019 SURPLUS FOR SALE TROPIC TOWN 1998 GMC Sonoma 4 cyl. Gas Pickup Truck VIN: 1GTCS1448W8518071 Mileage: 299,231 Minimum bid starts at $500.00 Tropic Town reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids Sealed bids will be accepted until November 13, 2019 by 3:00 p.m. at the Tropic Town office, and will be opened in Town Board meeting November 14th, 2019. Surplus items will be awarded to the highest bidder. PO Box 130 Tropic, Utah 84776 (435)-679-8713 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 31 and NOVEMBER 7, 2019 NOTICE TO AIRPORT CONSULTANTS ESCALANTE CITY Escalante City, Escalante, Utah is soliciting statements of Qualifications and Experience from consulting firms to provide professional airport planning services and Professional engineering services for the Escalante Municipal Airport. A complete copy of the request for Statements of Qualifications and Experience may be obtained from the office of Stephanie Steed, City Recorder, 56 N. 100 W. Escalante, UT 84726, 435-826-4644, stephmsteed@yahoo.com. DBE firms are encouraged to apply. All proposals received will be evaluated based on FAA advisory Circular 150/510014D and on compliance with the request. Interested consultants are to submit six (6) complete copies of the Statements of Qualifications and Experience by 4:00 p.m. local time on November 19, 2019 to the above address. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 31 and NOVEMBER 7, 2019 NOVEMBER 5, 2019 ELECTIONS CANCELLED LYMAN TOWN At the regular town council meeting held October 10, 2019 the council passed Resolution 10-10-2 cancelling the November 5, 2019 elections according to Utah Code 20A-1-206. Dortha Chappell, Lyman Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 31 and NOVEMBER 7, 2019
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org English Teacher for Escalante High School Social Studies Teacher for Escalante High School Half-Time Teacher for Antimony Elementary (one year only) Half-Time STEM Teacher for Antimony Elementary Para Professional for Bryce Valley High w/ Retirement SpEd Para Professionals for Bryce Valley High School SpEd Para Professional for Panguitch Middle & High School Para Professionals for All Schools Substitute/Activity Bus Driver in Escalante Substitute Custodians, Food Service, and Teachers Food Service Worker for Boulder Elementary School SALARY: Please see 2019-2020 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children. See the job description for additional requirements. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified or certified application. Please direct questions to: AES Head Teacher Robin Gibbs (435-624-3221) BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322) BVES Principal Layne LeFevre (435-679-8619) BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-679-8835) EES/EHS Principal Peter Baksis (435-826-4205) PES Principal Robert Prince (435-676-8847) PHS Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-8805) District Office Tracy Davis (435-676-8821) Online application available: www.garfk12.org Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: See the district website for closing date of each position. Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.
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Wayne Community Health Center 128 South 300 West Bicknell, 84715 435-425-3744
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group Melissa Veater 435-690-0911
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SENIOR CITIZEN'S CENTER EMPLOYEE ESCALANTE Garfield County is accepting applications for a parttime employee at the Senior Citizen's Center in Escalante. Applications are available at the County Clerk's Office, 55 South Main, Panguitch or online at www.garfield. utah.gov and will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, November 15, 2019. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer. The successful applicant must pass a background screening. CORRECTIONS OFFICER Garfield County is accepting applications for a Corrections Officer. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk's Office or online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. November 15, 2019. Anyone interested in applying for this position must pass the National Peace Officer Selection Exam prior to making application. The Exam is given at the Browning Learning Center on the Dixie College Campus. For additional information regarding the Exam and registration requirements, contact the Browning Learning Center at (435) 652-7696. The exam is also given at Southern Utah University. Call 435-586-5419 for additional information. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Utah Sees Increase in Number of Uninsured Children
SALT LAKE CITY - After almost a decade of steady improvement, the number of children without health insurance in Utah and the nation is on the rise again, according to a new report. The study, released today by the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families, found that nationally, the rate of uninsured children increased from 4.7% to 5.2% between 2016 and 2018. In Utah, the rate expanded over the same period from 6% to 7.4%. Jessie Mandle, senior policy analyst for Voices for Utah Children, said Utah was among the states with the highest increase. "We're seeing about 1,000 kids lose Medicaid and CHIP coverage every month, and, even with our strong economy, we know that kids are not getting connected with health insurance," she said. "Part of that is that larger national trend, but also we have policies here that are not helping kids get covered and stay covered." The report found multiple causes for the downturn, including efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, delays in funding the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP),
and inadequate oversight of state Medicaid programs. Mandle cited another factor that is pushing immigrant children out of the program. She said misinformation over "public charge" for Medicaid recipients is creating fear and confusion among immigrant families. "There's just been general misinformation and confusion," she said. "Then, there's also a climate of fear right now. A lot of anti-immigrant rhetoric and anti-immigrant policies coming out of the federal level are affecting families here and discouraging many of our immigrant and mixed status families from enrolling." Joan Alker, executive director of the Georgetown Center, said the center has been doing the report for nine years. In 2016, she said, the research showed the lowest number of
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uninsured children yet, but the trend has reversed since then. "That has turned around now, and what's clear from this new data is that the country is going in the wrong direction," she said, "and we see that it's very hard for any state to make progress with some of the negative national trends that are happening." The report found that 15 states, including Utah, showed statistically significant increases in the number of uninsured kids. It also found the number of uninsured children in states that did not expand Medicaid increased at triple the rate of those in expansion states. The Georgetown report is online at ccf.georgetown.edu, and a state-specific data hub is at kidshealthcarereport.ccf. georgetown.edu. —Mark Richardson, Utah News Connection
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Wildlife Officials Help Restore Desert Bighorn Sheep Herds by Relocating 50 Sheep from Nevada to Utah
BEAVER - A small herd of desert bighorn sheep was released last Thursday and Friday in the Ranch Canyon area of the Mineral Mountains west of Beaver by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and other partnering organizations. The translocation creates a herd in a location that has been void of bighorn sheep for many years and is part of a long-term effort to fill vacant wild sheep habitat. Fifty-one bighorns were captured from a healthy herd in Nevada via a helicopter and were then transported to Utah. The bighorn sheep were taken from expanding Nevada sheep populations that were nearing carrying capacity, which is the maximum number of sheep
that could be supported by the habitat in the area. This made it possible for the extra sheep to be translocated to the stark, rocky landscape of the Mineral Mountains. “Habitat in the project area, largely composed of granite, rocky spires and cliffs, is ideal but previously vacant sheep habitat,” DWR wildlife program manager Teresa Griffin said. “Bighorn sheep are uniquely adapted to inhabit some of the most rugged areas on earth.” DWR has been involved in a conservation program over the last 40 years to restore bighorn sheep to their native habitat. This translocation is the culmination of collaborative efforts between
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DWR and the Nevada Department of Wildlife, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the Wild Sheep Foundation, Utah Farm Bureau, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, Beaver and Millard county officials, and Sportsman for Fish and Wildlife. “Our translocation efforts are an attempt to restore bighorn sheep within their native range,” DWR regional supervisor Kevin Bunnell said. Desert bighorns were first translocated into Utah in 1973 in Zion National Park. Since restoration efforts began, over 1,000 desert bighorns have been released in areas of historical habitat in Utah. Bighorn sheep are managed as a once-in-a-lifetime hunting species in Utah. For more information on bighorn sheep management in Utah, read the Utah Bighorn Sheep Statewide Management Plan on the DWR website. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources