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Panguitch Lake Fire Station Renamed
The Panguitch Lake Special Services Fire District Property Owners and Board voted to rename the Panguitch Lake Fire Station in honor of Art Chidester. At a board meeting October 14, 2010, the new name became the “Art Chidester Panguitch Lake Fire Station”. Art began volunteering countless hours of his time and energy to this building in 2007 when he became a member of the board. He became Chairman of the Board in 2008. His experience as a Civil Engineer and on several planning commissions helped him prepare for this
project. Art, and his wife Dorothy, reside at Panguitch Lake during the spring, summer, and fall, but return to their home in Highland each winter. Although, in 2009 Art stayed at Panguitch Lake through the winter to work on the fire station so that the residents of Panguitch Lake would have the services of the fire station sooner. The actual building began September 2009 and was completed on April 1, 2010. Art was honored with a plague April 1, 2010, the same day the fire station was “accepted” by the
board. The plaque hanging in the fire station reads: The Panguitch Lake Special Services Fire District Property Owners Wish to Thank Art Chidester For His Efforts In Making This Fire Station A Reality The fire station is located on the northwest side of Panguitch Lake at 811 West Clear Creek Canyon Road. It is a beautiful building that blends with the surrounding area. The building is made of insulated metal with a light tan or wood color and a green metal roof. The building has two large bays, a multipurpose room for meetings and training, a room for the fire chief and a dispatcher, and a room for the board members and county sheriff to use as needed. The station is equipped with a fire engine, brush truck, and a water tanker. The board members include: Art Chidester, Chairman; Mari Murdock, Secretary; Don Marshall, Joe Worthen, Randy Morris, Barry Bender, and David Etter, Fire Chief. All are invited to stop by and see the new fire station.
Thursday, November 17, 2011 • Issue # 915
UTAH SUES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OVER ROADS IN GARFIELD AND KANE The Governor’s Office and Utah Attorney General’s Office announced today the filing of federal lawsuits to settle ownership rights on roads in Garfield and Kane Counties, including roads within the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. “The BLM has completely ignored local and state requests for local control of vital roads within the public lands, instead choosing to unilaterally close roads and restrict access enjoyed by Utahns for decades, contrary to the protections with FLPMA of 1976,” said Governor Gary R. Herbert. “We will now bring the historical evidence to court, and ask that the access rights and travel needs of Utahns be upheld in the face of federal indifference. Ownership is the only tool that allows local and state governments to
have a legitimate say in the management of access to public lands.” One lawsuit was filed today over 94 roads in Garfield County, and another lawsuit was filed November 10 concerning 710 road segments in Kane County. “We have tried for years to resolve these issues without litigation but these two lawsuits represent the failure of the federal government to recognize roads built and used by Utahns for decades,” says Chief Deputy Attorney General John Swallow. “We will continue to take action to protect the rights of Utah citizens.” U.S. District Court Magistrate Brooke C. Wells has been asked to grant quit title to the roads under R.S. 2477 in the Grand Staircase Escalante Monument, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and other roads
now being administered by the Department of Interior. Although R.S. 2477 was repealed with the Federal Land Policy Management Act in 1976, the act still grand-fathered the rights of way on existing roads. “Plaintiff’s public highways serve the vital function of linking communities,” states the Kane County brief. “Due to the rugged terrain in Kane County, each of the roads claimed herein is incredibly important because there is rarely an alternate route.” The Utah Attorney General’s Office and attorneys representing the counties are working together on the litigation. “We have strong evidence that these roads were used before 1976 and some even pre-date Utah’s statehood in 1896,” says Assistant Attorney General Harry Souvall.
$500 REWARD
A $500 reward is offered for information leading to the return of the 40 inch, flat screen, Phillips television that was stolen from the Escalante Heritage Center, “Cabin/ Visitor Center”, three weeks ago. The television was purchased with donations from people interested in the Heritage Center, and it was used to show a video on the journey of the San Juan pioneers (Holein-the-Rock) who came through Escalante in 1879-80. The Hole-in-the-Rock expedition was the most difficult settlement journey in all of the west and was the last covered wagon journey in the United States. The goal of the Heritage Center Board is to build a large Visitor Center to better tell the story of the history of the exploration and settlement of Escalante from the years 1866 to 1876 when Escalante was settled, as well as the San Juan expedition. However, since it will probably be a few years before enough money can be raised for the Visitor Center, a replica of a pioneer cabin has been built with donated money to serve as an interim Visitor Center. After the TV was installed in the “Cabin/Visitor Center” in August, many visitors to the outdoor plaza were able to view the Hole-in-the-Rock video produced by Lamont Crabtree, noted Hole-in-the Rock historian. After seeing the video the visitors always expressed their gratitude for the new insights they PANGUITCH WEATHER received about the San Juan journey. It is sad that someone would steal the television that was used for such a good cause.
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EHS Update
Academic Achievers in math for the week are Rayjay Knight and Fabiola Plancarte. The ninth grade, winners of the Spirit Contest for the first term, enjoyed a pizza and video party. Emily Singletary, our activities director, organized a Veteran’s Day assembly on 11-11-11. We saw a couple of videos honoring the men and women who have served in the military, and veteran Wade Barney spoke about some of his experiences in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam conflict. The American Legion held a flag ceremony. This group of former military men will be presenting the school with a new large flag. Three of our recent EHS graduates are currently serving in the military: Jason Hughes (Class of 2006), Garison Lyman (Class of 2007), and Joe Brotherson (Class of 2010). The Utah Opera both entertained and educated EHS students with a presentation, “Freeze Frame: Dr. Miracle” by Georges Bizet. Students enjoyed the unbroken action on the stage, whether the performer was singing or not. The comical actions and facial expressions also added to the story line.
Have you ever wondered how your local school compares with other schools in the district, state or the nation? Early this year the Utah State Legislature passed a law requiring a grading scale for each school in the State of Utah. On November 4th, the Utah State School Board passed the process of how a letter grade of A,B,C,D or F will be given. The State School Board said they hope the tool will not punish schools that are falling behind. Grades will be based on a point system relating to a student growth mode, Core Test, and Direct Writing Assessment. Special accommodations will be given to schools with high poverty rates or non-English speaking students and low graduation rates. I personally have not seen the grades for the schools in Garfield School District. The State Office of Education has released the distribution of grades for the elementary, middle and high schools. At the elementary and middle school level grades were: 27% A, 49% B, 15% C, 8% D and 1% F. In the high schools the grades were as follows: 17% A, 46% B, 16%C 12% D and 9% F. Grades for all schools will be available to the public in August 2012. So, what does this mean for the students in Garfield School District? It means
more emphasis on the importance of end of level testing. The State Legislature has not determined what will happen to schools who receive failing grades, but I anticipate future legislation to address requirements of change for failing schools. Along the lines of politics, we had a visit from the Lieutenant Governor Greg Bell and Christine Kearl from the Governor’s office. They visited Garfield School District to find out the unique challenges we face in rural Utah. A parent representative, teacher representative, administrative and District office staff all attended the meeting. I presented information to them relating to student population trends, the unique financial challenges we are facing, teacher certification issues, and student test scores. The Lieutenant Governor was very attentive, asked questions, gave suggestions and
expressed his appreciation for everything that is done in Garfield School District to improve a students learning experience. On a different note, I wanted to pass along a wonderful free online resource for parents and students. If you have ever had a student come home from school and need help with a math problem you might not know how to solve, have them go to http://www. khanacademy.org/ . The Khan Academy has delivered over 85 million lessons covering everything from arithmetic to physics, to finance and history. I would encourage you to use the Kahn academy as resource to help your students understand concepts they are learning in their classroom. “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” –Benjamin Franklin Superintendent Ben Dalton
PANGUITCH INVITATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR
There has been science in the air in Panguitch the last few weeks. The Panguitch Middle /High School had their annual science fair on November 2nd . It was a big success. Students 7th grade to 8th grade were invited to enter the Junior Fair. The students in 9th to 12th grade were invited to enter the senior fair. All students were awarded a certificate for their participation in the Science Fair. Over 90 students participated. The sponsors for the fair were: Panguitch Middle School, Panguitch High School Parent Teacher Student Organization Panguitch Middle/ High School, Garfield County Hospital, Panguitch City Joes Main Street Market, Red Rock Eye Clinic C-Stop Pizza, Yardley Insurance, Parkin Dental Subway/Silver Eagle Big THANK YOU to the sponsors. Many Middle and High School students will be invited to take their projects to the Southern Utah University Science and Engineering Fair in March. We are proud of our Panguitch Students. Thank you to Mr. Reeder and Mr. Frank Houston for all their support in holding this annual event. Thank you to all the volunteer Parents and judges in making this a success. The winners in both the Senior and Junior Divisions were awarded trophies and prize money they are as follows:
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JUNIOR FAIR WINNERS: 1st place Hunter Hatch/Ian Anderson 2nd place Jantzen Orton/Conner Anderson 3rd place ended in a tie between Ashlee Marshall/Andrea Heaton and Hannah Harding Honorable Mention Medals were awarded to: SENIOR FAIR: Tyce Barney JUNIOR FAIR: & Baylee Palmer Jonee Holman Kensey Veater Ashley Julander & Brenley Veater & Jaylee Torgersen Rowdy Miller Nathan Dennis Cianna Swartzmiller & Jordan Sidwell & Sierra Allen Brianne & Nicole Bremner Wyatt Moore Jonah Shoppe & Cassidy Fehr Miranda Sarles Brenna Mooney Makayla Dalton & Catania Holman Josiah Sarles
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ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS
THE HOSPICE HERO AWARD
Teri Leavitt was awarded the Hospice Hero Award, Thursday Nov. 10, 2011 at the 22nd annual Utah Hospice and Palliative Conference, held at the Larry H. Miller convention center in Sal Lake City. The Hospice Hero Award is given for devoted and exemplary service to hospice patients and workers. Teri is an RN with Gunnison Home Health and Hospice. She takes care of Wayne County, Koosharem, Boulder, and Emery. She spends many hours traveling to her patients. She even goes to the base of the Henry Mountains to give care. She has three workers that help her give the best service possible, Trista Morgan, Connie Durfey, and Sara Rees. She lives in Fremont with her husband Evan and their three children, Kelsie, Kenadie, and James. Congratulations Teri, for the well deserved award. We truly have angels among us.
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VETERANS DAY 2011, PROGRAM AT WHS
ALL GIVE SOME, SOME GIVE ALL! THANK YOU FOR OUR FREEDOM! SLEEP SAFETY AND SIDS
Last month the American Academy of Pediatrics met and made some significant changes to their recommendations on sleep safety and SIDS risk reduction for infants. The recommendations made in 1992 of placing babies on their backs to sleep have made a dramatic decline in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. However, sleep related deaths from suffocation, and entrapment of infants during sleep have increased, thus spurring new recommendations to keep babies safe while sleeping. The suggestions are as follows: -Breastfeeding is associated with a reduced risk of SIDS -Infant immunization reduces risk of SIDS by 50% -Bumper pads should not be used in cribs. There is no evidence that they prevent injuries and can potentially cause suffocation, strangulation or entrapment -Always place baby on his or her back for sleep every time -Always use a firm sleep surface. Car seats and other sitting devices are not recommended for routine sleep -Baby should sleep in same room as parents but not in same bed -Keep soft objects or loose bedding out of crib, including pillows, blankets, & bumper pads -Wedges and positioners should not be used -Don’t expose fetus or infant to cigarette smoke -Offer a pacifier at nap time and bedtime -Avoid covering infant’s head or overheating -Do not use home monitors advertised to reduce SIDS risk as they give a false sense of safety -Supervised, awake tummy time is recommended daily for development of head/neck strength If anyone has questions concerning these recommendations, please feel free to contact our nursing staff at Wayne Community Health Center for more information. Dr. Jeff Chappell, Bret Hilton, PA, Sherree Rechtsteiner, FNP
will be closed on November 24th and 25th for Thanksgiving. Clinic will be open on Saturday the 26th as usual. Please be aware that the pharmacy will be closed all four days and plan ahead with any medications. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Wayne FFA Breakfast With Mrs. Claus Date: November 26th Place: Bicknell Community Center Time: 8-10 am Cost: $3 per plate or $10 for a family of 4 Activities: Christmas Craft Pictures ($1 each extra copy) All proceeds will go to the local food bank
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SCHOLARSHIP OF EXCELLENCE
Every year Wayne High School has awarded qualified seniors the Scholarship of Excellence Award. This award is made possible through donations from local businesses and alumni. The aide from this scholarship has helped numbers of students in their educational goals and is greatly appreciated. We’d like you to meet our seniors who may be applying this year. We will spotlight our seniors very soon so you can see who will be the recipients of your donation. Watch for them each week! If you are able to contribute to this cause donations can be sent to: Wayne High School Scholarship of Excellence P.O. Box 217 Bicknell, Utah 84715 Thank you for your continued support! Wayne High School Administration
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Every1Counts
By Cynthia Kimball “Do you want to watch a movie?” this middle-aged gentleman, who was sitting next to me on the plane, asked me. “Whatcha watching?” “The new Pirates of the Caribbean movie.” “What’s that?” “On Stranger Tides.” “Oh, sure,” I said as I searched for my iPod headphones in my purse. This would be perfect, I thought, since the movie had to be at least two hours long and our flight to Dallas, about two and a half. Prior to this conversation, this man, Jason, told me about his family’s recent vacation to Disney World. He was so excited; he was beaming. Jason told me all about the rides they went on and how they didn’t have time for swimming because they were visiting different theme parks everyday waking up at 7:00 am and getting back to their hotel room around 10:00 pm. He was like a big kid bouncing all over the place with his hands, expressions, voice, and laughter, while sitting there in his seat describing their theme park adventures especially the rides. Then he showed me pictures of his kids. And out of nowhere, with a big grin, came, “I have ADHD, bet you couldn’t tell.” “Right on,” I smiled. Midway through the movie, Jason handed me a snack, a nut bar from Starbucks. “I have two of them,” he whispered. “Oh, thank you,” I mouthed. At the end of the movie, he handed me four Starbucks gift certificates cautioning with a large grin and a wink, “Don’t use them all at once.” As I got off the plane to catch my connecting flight, I thanked Jason profusely. And as I ran through the airport with only 15 minutes to catch my next flight, and with still a considerable ways to go, I thought about Jason and how genuinely kind he was to me. I also thought about how his spirit was larger than life and contagious. Jason eas-
”Plane” Ole’ Kindness: Pass it On
ily and unselfishly shared his movie, snacks and gift certificates with me. What if we all did things like this? What if we all shared what we have unselfishly and without expecting anything in return? “I expect to pass through this world but once;” said French missionary, Stephan Grellet, “any good thing therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.” And in the New Testament, in 2 Peter 1:7, we are told, “And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.” Today work to be a Jason. Work to share unselfishly without expecting anything in return. Work to be excited and beam when you talk about your family, yourself and even your life. And if you have ADHD celebrate that because it
can be a good thing if you let it; just like Jason did. Be kind –even expressing brotherly kindness-- to everyone you encounter. Doing so can not only impact someone’s life for the better, but; perhaps, even save it (can you imagine your beautiful smile preventing someone from committing suicide? Think about that). Doing all of this can add to a “Kindness Movement” – as Jason did so beautifully-that hopefully can eventually work to stamp-out any people who are doing evil in this world. All because of “plane” ole’ kindness. Cynthia Kimball is a professional speaker and trainer through her company Every1Counts, LLC, and a doctoral student in Workforce Education Leadership. She also writes a column for the Deseret News which appears regularly appears on deseretnews. com. E-mail: kimball@every1counts.net
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I was living in the mountains above Denver when my college buddy, Gary, arrived in his ancient Maserati sports car. He had just driven it from Ohio, and as he pulled into my driveway, the car broke down. Calls to auto-supply houses and garages in search of replacement parts proved futile. The 1962 model was simply too rare. Responses ranged from “Mas-a-what?” to “You’ve got to be kidding.” One guy just laughed. I was at the end of the listings in the Yellow Pages Research when I dialed Victor’s Garage. “Vic,” I said, “you’re my Assistant last hope. Do you carry any parts for a 1962 Maserati?” An acquaintance of mine There was a long pause. Finally, Victor cleared his was hired as a research assistant by the physics department of a West Coast After learning the Launiversity to investigate the maze method of natural thermodynamic properties childbirth, I was admitted “Insofar as manifestations of wood. Two weeks after to the delivery room with of functional deficiencies starting work he was apmy wife. are agreed by any and all proached by an encyclopeIt seemed like an eterni- concerned parties to be dia salesman who explained that purchase of the ency- ty before the doctor finally imperceptible and are so clopedia entitled the buyer announced, “I’ve got the stipulated, it is incumbent to have any three special head now; just a few more upon said heretofore mentioned parties to exercise questions answered com- minutes.” “Is it a girl or boy?” I the deferment of otherwise pletely. To save himself a pertinent maintenance progreat deal of work, the re- asked excitedly. The doctor replied, “I cedures.” searcher bought the encyclopedia, stipulating for his don’t know. It’s hard to tell In other words, “If it ain’t first free question a full dis- by the ears.” broke, don’t fix it.” sertation on the thermodynamic properties of wood. Three weeks later the head of the physics department called the research assistant into his office and said, “We have a request from an encyclopedia company. One of their customers has asked for a report on the thermodynamic properties of wood. Please prepare the report for them.”
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FYI PANGUITCH By: Mack Oetting ~ E-mail: mackoetting @gmail.com 11-11-11 has come and gone and there where a lot of tributes to the Veterans throughout the Town. The Elementary School had their annual Veterans program at 11 in the morning, and the kids serenaded the Veterans with songs. At the High School, Ryan Josie a member of the National Guard spoke about the time that he spent in Iraq seven years ago. He saluted the Freshmen Class, for they wrote letters to the Guardsmen when they were in the second grade and how much the letters meant to them; War is a terrifying time for anyone, and little things from home are greatly appreciated. Sergeant Josie became choked up and everyone in the audience began crying it was very emotional time. When they played the George Scot Keys story about his writing of the Star Spangle Banner and when the National Anthem played, you could have heard a pin drop, as the students stood at attention. That evening the American Legion played host to the Veterans and their wives and widows. The Senior Citizens women fed 7 with a great roast beef dinner and topped it off with pie and ice cream. The musical entertainment was supplied by Cheryl Church and Shawn Caine’s Multimedia students, created a video, which listed each Veteran from our area. Sicily Houston represented the students and presented the video. Shawn also received a list of names that will be included in next year’s video. It seems no matter how hard Shawn and her students try there is always a veteran’s name that needs to be included in the video. Jan Frandsen brought two of the 4 girls who went to Girls State. The girls, Avery Veater and Jaylee Brinholt, told of the highlights of Girls State and appreciated all they learned. Thanks to all who helped to make events honoring all those who have served our great Country in the Military possible. On November 11, 1918 at 11:00 am the Armistice was signed ending World War I. The European Countries were exhausted materially and morally after 4 years of brutal conflict. An entire generation of young men had been lost. The casualties for this war to end all wars were staggering. France mobilized about 8 million of which 1.3 million were killed and 4 million wounded. Britain lost over a million men, the best of their young men. Austria and Hungary had a 90 percent casualty rate. Germany losses were comparable losing 1.7 million soldiers dead and a casualty rate of 65 percent. America got involved in the war in 1917 and fought alongside the French and the British in the trenches and we lost 126,000 brave young men. The only event in our history to compare to this with was the Civil War, where 650,000 lives were lost. Throughout the World, Armistice Day is Remembrance Day and it was changed in our Country to Veterans Day in the late 1940s. Some great news, 32 of the 222 are at home as of this last weekend. They are from the Richfield and Salina area, hopefully ALL will return safe fully by years end. The Craft Fair was again a great success, with well over a thousand buyers shopping. Most of the sellers that I talked to were please with their sales. Pat and Elaine would again like to thank all the candy makers, for the Sub for Santa booth. The Social Hall is a little small for the big crowd, but it seemed to work out well and it was warm. Thanks to Mandy Soper and Carla Owens for sponsoring the event. Darri Frandsen received her 2nd degree Black Belt in Karate, last weekend. She is a Freshman and the Daughter of David and Sheree Frandsen. Florence her Grandmother told me that Darri can do anything and I agree, she was a starter on the Volleyball team and part of the State Cross Country Championship team and she is on this year’s Basketball Team. Her Grandmother also bragged that Darri sang the National Anthem at one of the home volleyball games. One thing that I forgot to note, that at each home game a different girl took turns singing the Anthem and at the final game of the year, they sang it as a team. Darri has learned her karate skills from Alberto Vosquez, who has been working with the kids for over 6 years. He has as many as 25 students at a time in the Martial Art classes, this is a great exercise and teaches the kids self confidence. Alberto’s whole family takes part in karate, including his wife. Hailey Sawyer is home from her stint as a professional basketball player in Germany. With professional sports, there is a lot time on your hands. With only 1 1/2 hours of practice each day and in a foreign country, it was very boring. Hailey is back home where all the excitement is and is helping out with girls basketball team as well as the 7th and 8th grade teams. Did you get down to the Blood Bank last night? If you did, then thank you from Vee and Janis Henrie, if you didn’t mark it on your calendar as something for next year. This will be the last call for the 4th Annual Lions Club Sponsored Thanksgiving dinner, because I don’t know if next weeks paper will be out because of the holiday. It will be held at the Senior Center and will run from 12:00 to 3:00. All are welcome, young, old, small families. The Senior Center lunches are not delivered, two weeks a year, Thanksgiving and Christmas. We are hoping that these seniors that get Meals on Wheels, will join us for this Thanksgiving feast. Please if you are coming give us a call (676-2418) so we will have some kind of idea on how many birds to buy. However if you don’t call there will be plenty of food for all. Last year we fed about 90 people and hope to make it even more this year. Santa will be here at the Social Hall on December 3rd at 10 am, so have your kids get their list ready. Santa will make a stop at the Care Center and there will be a drawing at the Social Hall at 1:00 so get your tickets by buying local. It’s that time of the year for our second go around, with high school sports. The Girls Basketball team starts it off with a tournament in Richfield, tomorrow Friday. The Bob Cats will have their first game at North Sevier on November 23. The wrestlers will start with Panguitch’s tournament at the Triple C Arena on Dec. 2 & 3rd. This is a real big tournament with about 20 teams coming. Bryce Valley will have a wrestling team this year, before their boys came here to school so they could take part in this sport.
BRYCE VALLEY AREA NEWS by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com Since Friday was Veteran’s Day we want the Military folks to know how much we love and appreciate their service to our country. The very freedoms we enjoy each day are protected by these men and women who put their lives on the lines for us. Our country was founded to give us freedoms we now enjoy. Even though some out there would like to eradicate the very things we fought for we still persevere and go forward and to you people in the service we thank you for your devotion and dedication to our country. We owe you a huge debt of gratitude for serving and taking care of things so we can enjoy our freedoms. We need to thank you a lot more often that once a year publicly. So thank you. May God be with each day of your life! Gary and Sandy Johnson received the exciting news of the delivery of their 2nd set of twin grandchildren. Jason at 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and Allyson at 6 lbs. 10 ozs. were born to Jed and Rosana Johnson on November 12, 2011. The twins join their older brother Jayden, age 2. The Johnson family lives in American Fork. I think that Stan and Louise Ott are running around Heaven with huge smiles on their faces. Grandson, Tyler Ott just signed a letter of intent to play basketball for the UC Davis team. He is very excited to be doing this. Tyler is the son of Richard and Julie Ott of St. George and we congratulate the family on this exciting news. How fun!! Condolences go out to Kathern Syrett on the passing of her Uncle, Darrell Ray Blackwell. He was married to Lois Chynoweth who passed away in 1960 and was the sister of the late Gene Chynoweth of Tropic. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family members. We also want the Bulkley Family to know we express our sympathy and condolences to you on the passing of your beloved Shirley Bulkley. You are also in our thoughts and prayers as well. We send our condolences to the family of Norma Talbot who passed away last week. We want them to know we are thinking about them and wish them well. The Road Shows held in Escalante were wonderful. They were also well attended and a lot of talent was shown. It was a lot of fun. Hope everyone missed the big elk who wanted the road to himself outside Escalante. He was huge. The Henrieville youth traveled to St. George twenty-five strong to do baptisms for the dead. It was a good trip. Shawn and Lisa Chynoweth went to Denver to attend the wedding of Lisa’s sister, Amanda. The elections took place in all of our towns and the winners are: In Tropic it was Shilo Richards and Mike Burbidge for seats on the Town Council. In Cannonville it was Melanie Ott and Stewart Ivie who were elected to the Town Board. In Bryce Canyon City Bryce Syrett, Lee Roberts, and Shiloh Syrett are now members of the Town Council. Henrieville can-
celled the election and just moved the ones already in office on the a further term in the same job. Congratulations to all of you and good luck in your new positions on your town councils. The Fireside on Sunday was given by Jason Wright who is the author of the “Christmas Jar” and “17 More Miracles”, plus many other books. He is the grandson of our very own Marva Fletcher. It was an excellent evening and he talked about the “Giving Gene”. He shared many stories about those who have overcome and gone on to live productive lives. It was so good one lady commented. When it went cold it went way cold. It changed so fast I am not sure we have caught up with it yet. I am already ready for summer. Hope everyone has a great week and will call or email your news to me. I can’t do a column unless you send me the news. Thanks VS.
HOOFBEATS
(BVHS) by Sam Cloud ‘Tis the week Thanksgiving, and things are rolling right along. All over the valley, teenagers are anxiously awaiting the time when they are released to spend the majority of the week the way they want to, free from the oppressive burdens of enforced academics. Tensions build and patience wears thin from the frustration that comes from being so close and yet so far to this event, the only major holiday that the government has acknowledged in it’s pure, un-commercialized form. Despite all of this, school is doing quite well, with successes in both categories. Academics have gotten a kick start form the 4-H TRY session thingy on November 3 and 4. Several students from our school were able to attend a training seminar to learn skills for teaching kids and encouraging them to get active and outside. The weekend turned out well, and the students were able to pick up several important bits, including how to plant garlic despite a full inch of snow and the proper way to hold a full-scale potato gun war. Needless to say, it was fun. Athletics are also on a roll, and the new season of sports is quickly gaining momentum. Our first-ever wrestling team is coming together, already 11 strong and dedicated to at least giving the whole thing the
benefit of the doubt. Taking the lead as head coach is none other than Carlon Johnson. We wish him much luck and patience as he tries to figure things out. The practices are moving right along, getting ready for the first tournament in Wayne on November 22. Basketball is going strong, and both the boys and the girls are fully committed to rocking out this season and making sure that this is the best year they can get. The girls will be taking the lead this year, playing their first game against Duchesne on Friday, November 18, also known as tomorrow. This game will be the start of our official season, our first impressions in the minds of our students and fans and rivals. But no pressure. MORE HOOFBEATS by Vicki D. Syrett The girls th and 8th grade Basketball Team played in a Tournament in Panguitch called the “Panguitch Veteran’s Tournament”. It was a great tournament and the girls had a good time as well. They played on Friday and won both games but lost out their two games on Saturday. The rankings were Panguitch 1st, Emery 2nd, Bryce Valley 3rd, Wayne 4th, and Kanab came in 5th. The girls for the 8th grade were: Taylor Nelson, Natalie Pollock, Allysa Smith, Taylyr Stevens, Emily Garcia and Brittaney Shakespear. 7th grade girls were Emilee Courtright, Emily Jessen, Danielle Brinkerhoff, Kiera Smith, Alycia Flores, Keni Floyd, Ambree Leslie, Tyerah Tebbs, and Dakota Stevens. The coach is Tyson Brinkerhoff who does a great job. Good going girls. BRYCE VALLEY ELEMENTARY By Vicki D. Syrett Mr. Le Fevre held and character assembly for the Elementary students. It was very nice. There was a wonderful Veteran’s Assembly done by the PTA held on the 11th. There were many veterans and community members present to enjoy this assembly. Grades 3 - 12th were also in attendance. They had a Flag Ceremony by the Tropic Boy Scouts. Alexis Tebbs played the Star Spangled Banner on the piano while everyone sang our National Anthem. Sheldon Pollock talked about his being an MP in Afghanistan and it was a moving experience to listen to him tell the events that took place. There are only 25 MP’s for over 10,000 troops in
Afghanistan. Some of his duties involved loading the fallen onto the planes for their journey home to the USA. The High School Chorus sand a beautiful patriotic number under the direction of Nathan Platt with Collette Mathews on the piano. It was a very moving assembly. Mrs. Keefe’s sixth graders did some pumpkin math that incorporated measurements, graphing, and predictions. They then packed the pumpkins in different packing and they were dropped by Mr. Le Fevre from the roof to see what material used was most effective. It was a fun activity for the students and all. There was an “Anti-bullying” Campaign held. It was a poster and writing activity. Someone from Panguitch was in charge and we are sorry but we could not remember his name. Winners were selected through all the grades. Prizes awarded were movie tickets for the winner and their parents to attend a showing at the Panguitch Gem Theater. More BVE NEWS by Keilani Deccio Hello Bryce Valley readers. This week was Veteran’s day as you all know and there was and assembly. Sheldon Pollock who just came back from serving our country in Afghanistan came and spoke for all the kids in the school. Also there was Parent-teacher conferences. It was cool. I hope all of your are ready for snow and winter cause I’m not. I’m ready for eating Santa’s cookies thought. Thanks for reading this... bye folks!! CITIZENSHIP AWARDS FOR BVES WEEK OF OCTOBER 28TH Kindergarten Taylor Le Fevre First Grade Jimmie Aguero Second Grade Carter Willyerd Third Grade Quayden Tebbs Fourth Grade Liam Le Fevre Fifth Grade Kameron Talbot Sixth Grade Taten Leech WEEK OF November 7th Kindergarten Collin Stewart First Grade AnnaCa & William Fletcher (Twins) Second Grade Porter Steele Third Grade Brooklyn Syrett Fourth Grade Whitney Roberts Fifth Grade Nicole Corrales-Flores Sixth Grade Morgan Syrett Congratulations to all of you!!
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PHS Language Arts Scores Ranked 5th in the State
MISSIONS ELDER PETER CHRISTENSEN
Elder Peter Christensen will return from the Marshall Island Majuro Mission on Friday November 18th. He will speak in the Escalante First Ward on Sunday November 20th at 11:00. Elder Christensen is the son of Chris and Jennifer Christensen of Escalante.
WAYNE COUNTY
WMS WRESTLING OFF TO A GOOD START!
On Saturday, November 12, fifteen wrestlers from the Wayne Middle School wrestling team traveled to North Sevier High School to compete in their tournament. These boys have only been practicing together for two weeks and did an amazing job. The team placed 7th out of 22 teams, most of them from much bigger schools. They wrestlers were all great examples of sportsmanship and team players. There were several boys that came to watch their teammates without participating themselves. Coach Rick McCartney showed up to support all “his boys”, thanks for being such a great example! First place finishers include Trevor Barlow, Brayden Lawton, Jay Jackson, Barlow Pace and Jaden Ellett. Great job boys! Thank you Greg, Phil and Tony for all your time and hard work with these boys!
COP SHOP NEWS NOVEMBER CASE UPDATES
Accident On October 1, 2011, Deputy Gulley responded to the Swing Arm area for a motorcycle accident. Driver was jumping his bike when he over shot the landing and was thrown over the handle bars. Victim was transported to Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. Criminal Mischief On October 2, 2011, Deputy Webster responded on a call in the Loa area where sprinkler pipes had been shot up with a .22 and possibly bird shot. Suspect could have been driving a full sized truck with aggressive snow tires. Anyone having any information, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 836-1308. Accident On October 23, 2011, Deputy Chappell was dispatched for an accident outside of Lyman. Driver hit a cow, doing damage to vehicle. No injuries. Domestic Dispute On October 24, 2011, Sheriff Taylor was dispatched to a disturbance in Torrey. When he arrived he met with two males that were arguing and had been in a physical altercation. Sheriff Taylor de-escalated the situation and separated the parties. One male was charged with ‘Assault’ and the other one was charged with ‘Disorderly Conduct’. Juvenile Problem On October 24, 2011, Deputy Robinson and Sheriff Taylor were notified of a party with underage drinking. When they arrived
several of the teens ran. Two individuals were cited: one juvenile male was cited with ‘Unlawful Consumption by Minor’ and referred to Juvenile Court, and one male cited with ‘Unlawful Consumption by Minor’ and referred to Justice Court. Missing Person On November 1, 2011, Deputy Robinson, assisted by Sheriff Taylor, received a call concerning a missing person. Subject had left the area and not returned as expected. An attempt to locate for welfare check was put out through Dispatch. Two days later subject returned home and was OK. Fire On November 2, 2011, Deputy Webster was patrolling in Bicknell when he observed a fire that was burning dangerously close to the side of a residence. He informed occupant of the fire, called out the Fire Department, and then worked to keep the flames down until the firemen arrived. Fire did melt some of the siding on the house and completely destroyed the garbage container. Accident On September 3, 2011, Deputy Chappell responded in the Torrey area for a Hit and Run accident. Reporting party noticed damage to his vehicle while staying at a local Motel. No suspects at this time. Run-a-way On November 7, 2011, Sheriff Taylor was dispatched for a run-a-way juvenile out of the youth program in Loa. Sheriff
Taylor had Dispatch put out an Attempt to Locate. Female was later located by staff and was taken to the Medical Clinic for medical treatment. Accident On September 15, 2011, Deputy Gulley was dispatched to an accident in the Torrey area. Driver was traveling on a motorcycle when the tire ruptured, causing him to loose control of the bike. Driver and vehicle crossed roadway and came to a stop in the gravel on road shoulder. Driver was transported to Sevier Valley Hospital for medical treatment. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT YOUR WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
The Utah State Office of Education recently released CRT test data from all schools across the state. The data was then used to rank all schools in the areas of Math, Science and Language Arts. A comparison of all schools--1A through 5A, Charter and Public--was completed and Panguitch High School is ranked 5th in the entire state of Utah with 97% of the students proficient in Language Arts. This is a great academic honor and achievement for our small rural school to be ranked in the top five and also the only public school in the top seven. The scores are based on the CRT tests that all students are required to take at the end of each school year. The tests are based on the Language Arts Core Curriculum of Utah which encompasses Reading, Literature, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Usage. Our high school students are confident and competent in their Language Arts skills and continue to score above average in their Language Arts classes and tests. The Language Arts Department is committed to providing the best classes and curriculum possible and dedicated to the students of PHS. A focus on reading, writing, vocabulary, recreational reading, usage, and grammar as well as Instructional Focus, Advanced Placement and Debate has helped move PHS to its 97% proficiency level. For more details or information about how our schools rank, go to the following website: www. schools.utah.gov/main Congratulations to our students and our staff for this tremendous honor. Rod Quarnberg, Panguitch High School Principal
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A FATAL MIX: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS AND DEER It’s nice to have extra daylight in the morning. But if you’re driving in deer country, Daylight Savings Time can be a mixed blessing later in the day. As soon as the sun goes down, deer get active and start to feed. Having the sun go down one hour earlier in the evening, when many people are coming home from work or leaving home for the night’s activities, can spell trouble. More information about the number of deer that are killed on Utah’s roads will be gained through studies the Division of Wildlife Resources is conducting in cooperation with Utah State University. “The studies will give us better numbers,” says Anis Aoude, big game coordinator for the DWR. “But even without solid numbers, we know a lot of deer are killed on Utah’s roads every year.” And it’s not just the total number of deer that are killed that’s concerning. Utah’s deer herds contain mostly does and fawns. Unlike the hunting season— when mostly bucks are taken—does and fawns are the deer that are usually killed by vehicles. “Losing a buck isn’t as
critical to the overall health of the deer herds,” Aoude says. “One buck will breed several does. But every doe that’s lost means fewer fawns in the state’s herds the next summer.” Fortunately, you can do several things to reduce the chance that you hit a deer while driving: While you can hit a deer any time of the day, be especially careful when it’s dark. Remember, deer feed actively as soon as the sun goes down. Slow down, especially if you’re driving at night. Instead of looking straight ahead, be aware of what’s happening on the edge of the road. That’s the area from which a deer can spring into your path. Remember that deer usually travel with other deer. If you see one deer, it’s
likely other deer are just off the edge of the road. Any of those deer could spring into your path. If you see a deer in the road and realize you can’t slow down enough to avoid hitting it, don’t swerve. If you swerve at high speed, you might lose control of your vehicle and go off the road. Hitting a deer is better than rolling your car. If cars aren’t approaching you from the opposite direction, keep your high beams on as much as possible. Having your high beams on will help you see deer at a greater distance. If you’re traveling on a multi-lane road, travel in the inside lane instead of the outside lane. Traveling in the inside lane will put more distance between you and deer along the side of the road.
TORREY NEWS Orange construction cones and highway warning signs have occupied MainStreet in Torrey the past week. Scott Chestnut, under contract from South Central Communications, has been installing underground conduit for a “fiber-optic” cable that will enhance existing internet service to South Central Communication customers.
performed Craig Brewer’s classic screen play with the precision of seasoned Broadway actors. The capacity auditorium audience was dazzled with synchronized dancing and singing. Ren, an outsider, with the hopeful help of a few bible verses and dogged determination does not seem to be able to persuade the city council to sanction a dance.
The Wayne High Drama student’s final performance of the musical “Footloose”, on Monday the 7th of November was a huge theatrical success. Under the direction of Nate and Erin Woodward, and Student Director Hannah Peyton, Ren, played by Taylor Albrecht and Ariel, played by Lonnie Wells, and the rest of the student body of Wayne High
Ren, over time, convinces the students of a rural town that there really is not much the city council can do to stop them. Willard, surely a character based on various individuals of Wayne County, played Veldon Noyes (the crowd favorite) learns to dance and after his 23rd try can finally tie his own tie. The dance finale brought the crowd to
their feet! Afterwards the performers lined the auditorium exit to greet the audience and receive well deserved praises. Wayne High appreciates the constant support of parents, visitors and County residents. Torrey Town’s Public hearing on November 10th at the Camp Radiare DUP Building was very informative. Tristan DeMille, of Jones and DeMille Engineering Richfield, presented a developing history of the Torrey Water System as well as an overview of the Community Impact Board (CIB) application for the water system upgrades and improvements. Although the Public Hearing attendance was slight, the attending public’s questions were fielded expertly and a general sense of acceptance of the proposed project was accepted. The Torrey Town Council in a unanimous vote, voted to proceed with the water project funding request to the CIB. American Flags lined the Main Street of Torrey in celebration of Veterans Day on 11-11-11. Our Veterans are our treasured resource, show them you care.
PATIENT INFORMATION
MARRIAGE CHECK-UP 2004 (c) The National Healthy Marriage Institute LLC
Far too many couples experience what Michelle Weiner-Davis in her book Divorce Busting calls the “Walk-Away-Wife Syndrome.” Marty and Sharon had been married for 15 years. They had 3 children, good jobs and a marriage that most people admired from a distance. Marty was feeling okay about his marriage; he admitted that he and Sharon had drifted apart emotionally, but there were no red flags or major blow-ups. One day, out of the blue, Sharon said, “I’m leaving. I want a divorce. I just don’t think I can do this anymore.” Marty, who felt like a bomb just exploded in front of him, stood awestruck in the doorway and had no clue what just hit him. “What do you mean you are leaving? Why? What’s the matter? I thought our marriage was doing just fine.” Sharon replies, “Just fine? Have you been living in the same marriage I’ve been living in for the past 3 years?” The problem is that it is often difficult at this point to turn the ship around and get it pointed back in the right direction. A much better approach is to have periodic marriage check-ups so it doesn’t “suddenly” get to this point. Consider why we go to the dentist. Most of us don’t particularly like going to the dentist for a checkup, but we tolerate it. Why? We tolerate it because we know that the discomfort of the dentist poking around our tender gums and shoving x-rays the size of Montana into our mouth will prevent worse pain and problems down the road. Nobody wants to go through a root canal. It’s painful when the rot gets down that far, the procedure to fix the problem is down right uncomfortable and expensive, and in the end, you may end up losing the tooth any-
way. Similarly, the periodic cleanings are important in preventing plaque buildup and consequent tooth decay. A marriage must be treated in much the same way. It is critical that we have periodic marriage cleanings and check-ups. If we do not, we risk having marital rot, bonding disease, and relational root canals. A few tips will help your marriage avoid such unpleasantries: Tip #1- Floss regularly. Don’t let nasty stinky marital plaque, marital problems and other corroding crud build up between you. This is what leads to more serious problems. Men- Take her seriously. When your wife does complain about something, you’ve got to stand up straight and pay attention. The man who doesn’t see it coming when his wife leaves him, probably should have seen it coming. Keep in mind that by the time she has become bothered enough by this issue to bring it directly to your attention, she has likely already tried more indirect methods for quite some time. You must snap to attention and assume that this is a huge and marriagethreatening issue. Just because she’s not hitting you over the head with a sledgehammer while presenting the problem doesn’t mean she doesn’t want to use the sledgehammer! Take her seriously and you will save yourself some trips to the marriage counselor for marital rot. Women – Use the sledgehammer! I’m not saying to dishonestly make things sound worse than they really are, but I AM saying that you MUST present the problem as negatively as it truly is. Too often women nicely bring up an issue with a toy hammer such as, “Honey, it would be nice if you told me you loved me sometimes.” Instead,
I’m suggesting you use a sledge hammer and tell the whole truth, “Honey, I very seldom hear you tell me ‘I love you.’ This pains me, it hurts, and it feels like I am a worthless roommate to you. That is not the kind of marriage I want. Sometimes I sit and cry just thinking about it. If you really do love me like you say, then you need to tell me those words much more often.” Tip #2 - Have monthly cleanings. Many couples plan a time monthly to discuss how their relationship and marriage are doing. This can be over dinner at a restaurant, or in the quiet of your own home. Simply take time to ask, “How is our marriage doing?” “What have I done this month that you have liked and would like me to continue doing?” “Is there anything you want me to improve on?” “How can I better meet your needs?” “What do we need to do to make our marriage better in the coming month?” Tip #3- Do a yearly checkup. Perhaps the best tool available to assess how your marriage is doing is called REFOCCUS (available at www.foccusinc. com). REFOCCUS is a packet of five self-scoring questionnaires that married couples can use to assess the strength of their marriage in five areas, the marriage itself, intimacy, compatibility, communication and commitment. You can also see a marriage and family counselor for a check-up (see www.Therapistlocator.net), attend a marriage seminar (see www.Smartmarriages.com), or read a good marriage enrichment book together (see www. Smartmarriages.com). So remember, floss regularly, have monthly cleanings, do a yearly checkup, and your marriage will remain as pearly white as the day you were married.
Thermal Burns and Other Causes Exposure to a source of heat is the most common cause of burns. If the burn is a minor one, you can soak it in cool water for 15 to 20 minutes. You should continue soaking it until it is free of pain when in and out of the water. First aid for a minor sunburn consists of applying a topical nonprescription pain reliever. Thermal burns and sunburns should only be self-treated if they are minor. If they are severe, you will need to visit a physician. Your pharmacist can help you determine whether the burn needs medical care. Generally, you will need to seek physician care for deep second-degree and third-degree burns. If the burn was caused by electricity, you should remove the individual from the electrical source by using a nonconducting object such as a broomstick. While you are making sure the person is safe, have a bystander call 911. Exposure to a dangerous acid or alkali can also cause skin damage that is referred to as a burn. For these chemical burns, remove any clothing containing the chemical and flush the skin for at least 15 minutes with large amounts of clean tap water before seeking emergency care. Is the Burn Painful? A general rule to remember is that self-treatable burns are painful. If the burn looks dark red, yellowish-white, or pearly and is not painful, it may be the more severe second-degree or third-degree type that requires a physician or emergency room visit. Lack of pain does not mean that the burn is minor. Instead, it does not hurt because the nerves have been burned away. Thus, you cannot use the absence of pain in your decision as to whether or not to seek immediate care. Burn Self-Treatment Self-care is not appropriate for those under the age of 2 years. It is also wise to seek care if the burn is on the hand, foot, face, or genital area. However, if your burn is not severe enough to require physician care, there are several things you can do to treat it. You may choose a skin protectant to cover the burn and a lubricant to help the burn feel less dry. Protectants/lubricants include cocoa butter, glycerin, and petrolatum (Vaseline). You may apply any of these freely as often as needed. Aloe vera has no proven therapeutic value and should be avoided, since it may cause allergies. You may also wish to deaden the pain and itching associated with the burn. Choose products with ingredients such as benzocaine, dyclonine, pramoxine, and benzyl alcohol. Aerosol sprays are convenient and allow you to place a product on the burn without having to rub it on and produce further pain. Examples include Itch-X Spray, Dermoplast Spray, and Americaine Aerosol. If the skin was broken, you may wish to apply an antibacterial product to prevent infection. These products include Polysporin Ointment and hydrogen peroxide. Observe the Burn Closely If your burn looks or feels worse or doesn’t improve after 7 days have passed, you may have a wound infection. You should stop self-care and seek an appointment with a physician.
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THE HOME ON THE RANGE IS GETTING BETTER By Norman McKee - Panguitch
Garfield: 676-2621 Wayne: 836-2622
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APARTMENTS Two apartments for rent in Lyman. $325.00 per month, plus utilities. No smoking. No pets. Cleaning deposit required. Call 836-2344 evenings STUDIO APT Furnished - $300/month. Utilities included. 1st and last month. $100 Deposit. ALSO: 3 BR Mobile Home 1.5 Bath $250/month, 1st & Last months rent & $300 Deposit, in Bicknell 435 425-3723
Barney Trucking is looking for truck drivers in the Panguitch, UT area. Great pay and benefits. Valid CDL with Doubles endorsement required. To apply, go to www.barneytrucking.com or call 435-529-4422.
COTTAGE FOR RENT OUTSIDE FREMONT Little 2 BR Cottage home outside Fremont for rent. Contact Esther at 836-2318 between the hours of 9am and 2pm or after 8pm, or leave a message.
MISC ITEMS WANTED: Summer & Winter Grazing Permits Call Chad at 435-491-0377 WANTED: Horse Hay – Small or Large Quantities and or/ Horse Pasture to rent. Call Dan at 435-691-3580 FOR SALE: 2012 Wayne High School calendars. Only $15.00. Contact a Junior class member or Mrs. Stringham at the high school to purchase one of these great calendars. (435) 425-3411. All proceeds will support the WHS Junior class. Calendars should be available for pick up the week after Thanksgiving. These make a perfect Christmas gift!
REAL ESTATE NORTH OF LYMAN 3600 sq. ft. 6 BR, 3 Bath, Open and spacious home with 950 sq ft. finished detached shop and 12’ X 16’ Log Cabin on 1.88 acres. Only $188,000. This home won’t last at this price. See on homes for sale on KSL.com. Just type, Lyman - 84749. If you want to see in person, call 435-8362622 or 435-691-0263 for an appointment. HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER! Price reduced over a $100,000.00 in Grover. This is NOT a short sale. 5 bedroom 3 1/2 bath over 4700 sq. ft. on 4 acres. 1910 S HWY 12 Beautiful custom home. Call for details 425-2006 or 4911539
4-H & FFA
Briana Dalton helps Britain Harrison make a wool bracelet as part of the 4-H set night. The Wayne FFA will be teaching the next five weeks of lessons on basic animal husbandry. Classes will start at 4 pm at the Loa Civic Center. The classes are as follows: Nov 14th Horse Nov 21st Chickens & Game Birds Nov 28th Sheep & Pig Dec 5th Cats & Dogs Dec 12th Cattle If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Grundy (FFA Advisor) or Mary Sorenson (4-H Secretary). The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. 4-H Mission: 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.
HAULING CONTRACTOR MSHA Certified Dry Screening and Hauling Contractor wanted for Placer Ore operation in the Henry Mountains 10 miles south of Hanksville Utah. Please call or e-mail to: Jquackenbush@greentechmining.com 415-830-1410 DRIVERS: Gross $4,000 month. Paid Benefits! CDL-A, 2yrs OTR Exp. Weekly pay. Still time to get some bling before holidays! 1-888-880-5921 DRIVERS: Central Refrigerated IS GROWING! Hiring Experienced & Non-Experienced Drivers. CDL Training Available! Employ Today! Avg $40,000-$70,000! 800-5259277 Garfield County School District POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Garfield County School District is looking for an individual to fill the part-time position of ELL/Migrant Ed. Instructional Assistant. This person would be responsible for providing instructional support to English Language Learners (ELL) and Limited English Proficient (LEP) students attending all schools within the District’s boundaries. Primary duties would include (but not limited to) providing assistance with: Completing classroom assignments, Implementing instructional interventions in the classroom Providing non-English speaking families with interpreting services where necessary for educational progress (i.e. SEOP and IEP meetings, etc) Completing the administration of the UALPA assessment (training will be provided). The position would require some travel between schools within the District. A District car will be provided for travel to outlying communities and schools. Also, attendance in a few regional and/or State level workshops would be necessary (at District expense). This is a 19.75 hour per week position with no benefits and the specific salary will be based upon the Garfield County School District classified employee salary schedule. Applicants who are bilingual (Spanish) will be given preferential consideration. Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Applicants must have at least a High School Diploma, two years college education, or may complete the Para Pro Test. If hired, applicant must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Please direct questions to Lucinda Josie, and application packets to: Garfield County School District, P.O. Box 398 145 East Center, Panguitch, Utah 84759, (435) 676-8821 Online application available www.garfield.k12.ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. Closing Date: Open Until Filled
“Wow”! my son-in-law commented. “They’ve cut down a lot of trees.” We were riding ATV’s, heading west out of Panguitch. He was right. Hundreds of acres of Pinyon Pine and Utah Juniper (P/J) trees had been cut down by chainsaw crews the last several years. Re-claiming lands invaded by pinyon/juniper trees actually began in earnest around the Intermountain West sometime back in the 1950’s. During the next several decades, most projects on federal properties, as well as on state and private lands, were cleared of P/J trees by using two caterpillars with a large anchor chain dragged between them. As the chain was dragged through the trees, first one direction, then cross-ways the other direction, nearly all the P/J trees were uprooted. Project areas were re-seeded, usually with a grass that would quickly establish, such as crested wheatgrass. The reclaimed tracts were usually large blocks of land, and were meant to primarily increase forage for livestock, with wildlife needs being secondary. Today, most projects are wildlife related and funded, with livestock receiving important secondary benefits. Times have changed, however. Chaining is now non-existent on federal lands and is only occasionally used on state and private land projects. The uprooting of the trees causes more ground disturbance than some other methods, so some environmental groups have been largely successful in curtailing chaining as a method of treatment, with only a few exceptions. Today, removing P/J is done by handcutting with chainsaws, using a “bullhog” machine or by prescribed control burns. Many of the earlier projects, such as those east of Kanab, near Escalante, or in John’s Valley, were done with cats and chains. Several smaller projects, as in the East Zion area, were handled by pushing over the trees with bulldozers. In recent years, large projects on BLM lands around Panguitch, in the Skutumpah area and on Buckskin Mountain, east of Kanab, all were done by handcutting and bullhogs. The large tractor-like bullhog machine does an especially good job. Each tree is approached and grabbed by the machine. Within a few seconds, the tree is reduced to scattered chunks or chips
of wood. Whenever possible, seeds of mostly native grasses, forbs, and sometimes shrubs are scattered before the downing of the trees. The chips help provide an excellent seedbed for the new plants. With normal moisture conditions, the area can be transformed within a couple of years from mostly P/J trees and bare ground, to a productive mix of grasses, forbs, and shrubs, good for both wildlife and livestock. As an added benefit, soil erosion is usually lessened because the new vegetative growth helps protect the soils. So the question remains, is it necessary to go to all the expense and work to take out the native P/J trees? The answer is definitely YES, if the land is to be restored to a productive habitat for the needs of native wildlife and improve forage conditions for livestock use. Plant ecologists have determined that in about 1870, as Western settlement was going on, that the Intermountain area had about 8-10 million acres of pinyon and juniper tree forests. By around 2005, these P/J forests had expanded to approximately 80 million acres. Most early pioneers, such as those settling the Panguitch Valley, found the valley and foothill country mostly open country, with only a few scattered clumps of trees. Large areas that today we see as P/J forests, were, at that time, a mixed rangeland of sagebrush, grasses, and forbs. Many people today cannot envision the change that has occurred. However, if you are elderly and have lived in an area most of your life, perhaps you have witnessed some of this change. What then caused the change? Climate may be a contributing factor. However, most changes are blamed on past land management. Early grazing practices had no regulations. Most areas became overgrazed and lost much of the grass/forb base. Natural fires were also suppressed. As time went on, sagebrush and
rabbitbrush took over the previously mixed grassland areas. Without fire, the P/J tree seedlings established and expanded. Eventually, the trees were able to outcompete the more shallowrooted grasses, forbs, and shrubs. No wonder that grandpa grazed a lot more cattle and sheep in areas that today only support a fraction of previous numbers. Deer had ample winter forage, such as sagebrush and bitterbrush, in areas that today only provide P/J tree cover. Incidentally, the deer will eat some tree needles. However, the nutrient value is insufficient to sustain the deer through normal winters. Sage grouse have been especially impacted by the expansion of P/J trees. Thus, today many groups are demanding that they be designated a federally endangered species. Are P/J control projects needed? Do we want sage grouse listed? Tens of millions of acres of public and private lands throughout the West would be seriously impacted if that were to happen. Thank goodness for BLM Wildlife Biologist Lisa Church, and her supervisor, Kanab Field Office Manager Harry Barber. They have facilitated most of the large projects we now see in Garfield and western Kane Counties. Lisa is ever working to get more done, along with others in the BLM, US Forest Service, Division of Wildlife Resources, and some private landowners. They are working hard to restore a semblance of the productive native vegetation that once existed in our valleys and foothills. The projects are usually designed in a more natural appealing mosaic design than many earlier projects. Most wildlife, along with livestock, and nearly all watersheds benefit from these projects. As you now visit these treated areas, watch for sage grouse, pronghorns, deer, elk, cottontails, turkeys, and many other critters that are now finding a new home in a once restricted rangeland environment.
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WEDDINGS PACE – CAMP
Miss Suzie Pace and Greg Camp will be married on Friday, November 18 in the Wayne Community Center in Bicknell, UT. The couple will be honored at a reception on Friday, November 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Wayne Community Center and Saturday, November 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Enoch Stake Center in Enoch, UT. The bride-to-be is a daughter of Jeff and Donita Pace; a granddaughter of Madonna Hunt of Torrey and the late Cleland Hunt; Sonja Pace of St. George and the late Alfred Pace. A 2007 graduate of Wayne High School where she was active in cheerleading, she attended Southern Utah University in the nursing program, received an Associate’s Degree and is continuing her education as a Dental Hygienist. She has been employed at Cedar View Pediatric Dentistry in Cedar City. Mr. Camp is a son of Ron and Shirlene Camp of Cedar City, UT. A 2001 graduate of Canyon View High School in Cedar City, where he was active in the wresting program. He graduated from Southern Utah University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and is continuing his education as a Nurse Practitioner. He is currently employed as a Clinical Supervisor at Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas, NV. The couple plan to make their home in Henderson, NV.
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LEGAL NOTICES SALE/LEASE OF “OLD FIREHOUSE” 38 NORTH MAIN PANGUITCH, UTAH Panguitch City is selling/ leasing the “Old Firehouse” located at 38 North Main in Panguitch, Utah. The preference is to sell the building, however a lease will be considered if here are no qualified buyers of the building. The structure is 6389 square feet and currently consists of retail space in the front and shop/warehouse in the rear of the building. Asking price is $148,000, as per an appraisal dated August 2004, however all bids/leases will be considered. Building will be sold “As Is”. The City Council reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids/ leases. The council is not interested in financing the building purchase and winning bid will have 30 days to pay the building in full unless other arrangements or made through the city council. Sealed bids/leases options will be accepted through December 9th at 5pm and bids/ leases options will be opened at a regular city council meeting on December 13th at 5:15pm. Send bids/leases to 25 South 200 East P.O. Box 75 Panguitch, Utah. To view the building or if you have questions please contact city staff at the above address or call 435-676-8585 Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 17, 2011. UPAXLP NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING A Public Hearing on the Upper Sevier River Water Conservancy District Budget for the calendar year 2012 will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 28, 2011 at the Color Country Complex (Triple CCC Arena), 822 N. Main, Panguitch, Utah. Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 17 & 24, 2011. UPAXLP LOA TOWN BOARD ELECTION CANVAS Loa Town Board will meet on Monday, November 21st to canvas the 2011 elections held on November 8, 2011. The Town board will meet at the Loa Town Hall at 12:30 pm to publicly open the returns and determine from them the votes for the Loa Town precinct. Each board of canvassers shall declare “elected” those persons who had the highest number of votes and sought the election to an office completely within the board’s jurisdiction. This will be considered an accurate and true count and will be sent to the Lt. Governor of Utah. Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 17, 2011. UPAXLP LOA TOWN ELECTION RESULTS 4 YEAR TERM LOA TOWN COUNCIL Cody Grundy votes 67 Gaelynn Peterson votes 42 4 YEAR TERM LOA TOWN COUNCIl Bart Brian 99 votes Unopposed 2 YEAR TERM LOA TOWN COUNCIL Gary Hallows 58 Kori Brown 54 Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 17, 2011. UPAXLP
NOTICE TO WATER USERS The State Engineer received the following Application(s) in Wayne County (Locations in SLB&M). For more information or to receive a copy of filings, visit http://waterrights.utah.gov or call 1-866882-4426. Persons objecting to an application must file a CLEARLY READABLE protest stating FILING NUMBER, REASONS FOR OBJECTION, PROTESTANTS` NAME AND RETURN ADDRESS, and any request for a hearing. Protest AND A $15 PROCESSING FEE MUST BE FILED with the State Engineer, Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300 ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 7, 2011. These are informal proceedings as per Rule R6556-2 of the Division of Water Rights. (The Period of Use is generally year-round except irrigation which is generally from Apr 1 to Oct 31 each year.) CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 95-5125(a37798): Mildred M. Morrill and Gary William Morrill propose(s) using 0.612 ac-ft. from groundwater (4 miles Southeast of Torrey) for IRRIGATION. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 10 & 17, 2011. UPAXLP COMMUNTIY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Wayne County will hold a public hearing to consider potential projects for which funding may be applied under the CDBG Small Cities Program for Program Year 2012. Suggestions for potential projects will be solicited, both verbally and in writing, from all interested parties. The expected amount of CDBG funds for this program year will be discussed along with the range of projects eligible under this program and a review of previously funded projects. The hearings will begin at 10:00 A.M. on November 21, 2011and will be held at the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa, UT 84747. Further information can be obtained by contacting Michelle Coleman at (435) 8361315. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during these hearings should notify Michelle Coleman at the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa, UT 84747, at least three days prior to the hearing to be attended. Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 10 & 17, 2011. UPAXLP TROPIC TOWN MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS Shilo Richards 71 votes Michael Burbidge 67 votes Jason Bybee 56 votes Alfred Foster 46 votes Reed LeFevre 47 votes Registered Voters: 307 Votes Cast: 150 Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 17, 2011. UPAXLP
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration has received an application to remove ordinary sand and gravel from the following described land: GARFIELD COUNTY Township 35 South, Range 2 East SLB&M, Section 16: SW¼NW¼ (within) Containing 4.51 acres, more or less The Administration will accept competing applications to remove the sand and gravel, and also competing applications to lease, purchase, or exchange this property, a portion thereof, or a parcel including any of the above described acreage. Contact Andy Bedingfield for the appropriate required application. The Administration will accept competing applications during the following period of time: From 8:00 A.M. November 16, 2011 Until 5:00 P.M. December 16, 2011 TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION 675 East 500 South, Suite 500 , Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 801-538-5100 In the absence of competing applications for lease, purchase, or exchange, the Administration will evaluate the applications for the removal of ordinary sand and gravel and award the permit for such removal. Each application for the removal of sand and gravel must be accompanied by a completed application form. Materials permit bids will be evaluated on the following criteria: 1) The amount of the bonus bid; 2) The amount, rate, and type of the proposed materials extraction and associated minimum royalty*; and, 3) Other requirements provided for by the rules of the Administration or contained in this notice. The successful applicant will be required to pay advertising costs and the costs of a cultural resource study if necessary. The successful applicant will be required to rehabilitate any areas disturbed during the permit period and areas with existing disturbance. Bonding for reclamation and performance will also be required by the Administration. A term of up to five (5) years, will be considered for this Permit. Applicant must be qualified to do business in the State of Utah. Please submit sealed application to Trust Lands Administration at the above referenced address. Reference MP # 499 The Administration reserves the right to reject any application or subsequent bids. *Minimum royalties vary by commodity Contact Mr. Andy Bedingfield for details Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 10 & 17, 2011. UPAXLP INVITATION TO BID The town of Hanksville invites bids for the remodeling of building #1 of the old Henry Mountain Hideout motel in Hanksville to a 2 unit apartment building. The project is located at 55 East 100 North, Hanksville, Utah 84734. The work includes removal of walls and some plumbing and electric. New framing, plumbing, electrical. windows, doors, HVAC, interior finish, exterior stucco and new metal roof. There are also two alternate bids for building #2 and #3 which include windows, doors, exterior stucco and new metal roofing. This project is funded in whole or in part by a grant through the Department of Housing and Urban Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The contractor will be required to comply with all federal labor standards and attendant law. Local, minority and woman owned business owners are encouraged to bid. The lowest responsible bidder will be selected. Bidding documents and specifications may be obtained from the Clerk’s office located at 30 South Hwy 95, Hanksville, UT 84734 beginning November 7th at 9:00 a.m. Sealed bids will be received at the office of The Town of Hanksville, 55 South Hwy 95, Hanksville, Utah 84734 on or before November 17th at 3:00 p.m. Bids will be publicly opened and read at council meeting of the town of The Town of Hanksville to commence at 7:00 p.m. on November 17th, 2011 in the Town Council Chamber. Bid bond must accompany each bid to be considered. Any questions you may have on this matter please contact Kori or Sheldon at 435-542-3451. Please leave a message if we are not available as we only work 3 days a week. Kori Weihing, Hanksville Town Clerk Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 10 & 17, 2011. UPAXLP
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ESCALANTE NEWS
Marlene Haws Ph: 826-4859 marleneh@color-country.net Old man winter paid us a visit last Sunday night (Nov. 6, 2011) leaving us with six inches of WET snow! Monday night his brother , North Wind, blew in and distributed the snow all around. Then their sister, Sunshine, as usual had to come out on the next day and try to fix things up so we could get around town! But she won’t even get that all done until they will be at it again. Well….. I guess that’s life and we are thankful for the moisture! I heard through the grapevine that Mildred Gates had a birthday November 9. I know she reads the Escalante News all the time so I’ll say, “Happy Birthday, Mildred, hope you had a great day.” Mildred had sixteen of her family members here on the 24th of July and while they were here they decided to have some remodeling done on their little house on the corner where Ike Sevy used to live. I think Reed Munson has that all done and it is now rented out again. Reed is also working on the new houses for Fred Spencer and Robert Liston. Gene and Thais Griffin made a trip to Las Vegas to visit their daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Jay Johnston. They have a little eight year old granddaughter down there, Kennedi, who wanted Grandpa Griffin to come down and baptize her. So how could Grandpa refuse? Then when they got back home these same grandparents took care of the two youngest of Brent and Kathy Griffin while they went to Zion’s Canyon to attend a Telephone Co. Meeting. Marilee Miller and her son, Jaden, have moved back to Escalante. Marilee says she is glad to be back home but she kinda misses the palm trees and the nice weather in Arizona about now! But her sisters will keep her busy. She has already joined Marlene Stowe for a fun trip to St. George. They picked Cristie Stowe up in Panguitch, went on to St. George where they joined up with Joy Carter and her daughter, Ashley Burnette, Ann Alleman and her daughter, Cindra Orr, Debbie Nelson and her daughter, Kimberlee. Then they all went to the “Women’s Time Out.” First Ward Relief Society President, Lori Beebe, said they had approximately twenty other women from here who would be attending those meetings also. Norman and Ardis Christensen and Lynn and Judy Griffin went to St. George to attend the temple with their grandson, Kyle Christensen, son of Gary and Judilynn Christensen. Kyle will be going to Anchorage, Alaska the latter part
of this month. His two older brothers have both filled missions. Klay served in England and Kolby served in Brazil. Lynn and Judy left from St. George to go to California. Something to do with his art work. His paintings of “The Hole In The Rock” have really been popular this summer. He did a great job with those. Speaking of the “Hole In The Rock.” A new little cabin was built this summer to serve as a visitor center at the heritage center site. Really a nice little place. Among other things it was equipped with a large screen TV to show a movie of the “Hole In The Rock” to visitors. But it was too good to last! Two weeks or so ago someone decided they needed it worse than it was needed there so they went in and stole the big TV! Don’t you wonder how anyone who would do that is able to sleep at night now? If anyone out there has seen or heard anything that may arouse your suspicion or makes anything or anyone seem suspect, I’m sure Jerry Roundy or any one of his committee would like to hear about it. Ardis Christensen and some of her girls took their annual trip together and went to San Diego, Ca. Included in this group were her daughter, Jo Ellend Bullock and her daughters Jody Gledhill and Page Babbitt; and Liberty Lyman and her children also accompanied them. Liberty is a daughter of Julie Lyman. Doneen Griffin and her daughters: Brooke Palmer, Henrieville; Katie Godsey, Escalante, and Jaimie Lyman, Loa (?), made a quick trip to Salt Lake and back. How do you shop on the run like that, girls? Lane Liston is home from the hospital and feeling much better. He did get a new pacemaker. DeLane Griffin was all set to go to Cedar City for cataract surgery on Monday, but the snow storm came so he cancelled out. He will have to wait another two weeks now. He and I both agree that it’s too bad those drops you have to put in your eyes before surgery can’t just melt those cataracts off and save on the surgery and emotional stress! Mary Ellen Coleman and her daughter, Valerie Davies, came from Richfield for the funeral services of Clorene Vidrine. It was good to see them. They say their family is making good use of the County Insider. Mary Ellen’s son Doug McInelly, get’s it then they pass the Escalante News from family member to family member. There’s nothing like these good old loyal former Escalante natives. Hello to all of you!
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I called Connie Jepsen to wish her a happy birthday last week. She says Alfred is getting along a lot better now, which is good news. Most of their family will be spending Thanksgiving at their home in Boulder this year. Their son, Conrad, is living in Boulder and is SO good to see that his widowed aunts get where they need to go now. Faye Jepsen, Boulder, is one of them and he came to Escalante last week to take two more aunts, Carrie Griffin and Martha Schow to Cedar City for a doctor appointment and shopping. They also visited with Connie and Alfred at their Cedar City home while they were there. Nathan and Elisa Lyman and two little children, Kanab, were in town on the long weekend to visit with Brent and Patrice Cottam and Richard and Debbie Lyman. Word was received by relatives in Escalante of the passing of Dennis Creek, West Valley City. He was married to the former Elna Cottam. They had been married for 58 years, they have seven Children, 37 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Dennis was an educator and administrator at the Toutle Lake School in Longview Washington for over 30 years. Elna was a daughter of Lorin and Malita Cottam and their family grew up in a home that used to stand where Tom Mansell’s Breakfast Inn is now located. Our condolences to the Creek family.
SERVING ALL OF WAYNE COUNTY THANKSGIVING FAMILY DINNERS CAN BE CLOSE TO HISTORIC WHEN IT COMES TO ACTIONS AND/OR CONVERSATIONS... HERE’S A NEW WAY TO SHARE... AND IT’S FUN! THANKSGIVING STORY STARTERS My BABY BOOK: “I remember my grandparents as being______” Earliest Memories: “My first pet was...” “My best surprise was______” When I was a KID: “Something I wish was still sold in stores.....” The first President I remember was________” Teen Talk: “My first job was______” My first car was a______and it cost_______” I’m not blushing: “My first crush was on _____” “My first kiss was (with)______” “My favorite wedding memory is_______” Modern Times: “I’m happiest when______” “I often crave_______” My favorite book is____” “My favorite movie is____________” Believe it or not: “My beliefs once changed when_______” “My biggest hope is that______” “I am superstitious about________” Juicy Secrets: “If I could marry a celebrity it would be__________” “I think my best feature is_____” “I am secretly proud that I can________” Talkin’ Turkey: “One time I got in hot water when I__________” One time I got scared when_____” “I’ll always regret______________” Bragging a little: Our family Claim-to-fame is___” My proudest moment was______” “My favorite thing about someone at the table is________” “Something I hope you like about me is_______” HAVE FUN (and a Great family thanksgiving!!)
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US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FISHERIES PROGRAM HELPS SUPPORT 68,000 JOBS IN U.S.
OBITUARIES
Fisheries’ recreation and conservation activities are huge economic drivers for nation
The fisheries program of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in association with state agencies and other conservation organizations, contributes $3.6 billion to the nation’s economy and supports 68,000 jobs across the country, according to a new report issued by the agency. “The report confirms once again that fishing, hunting and other outdoor recreational activities are an economic engine for our country,” said Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. “When we invest in restoring fish and wildlife habitat and creating opportunities for people to enjoy outdoor recreation, we are investing in economic growth and jobs for the American people.” Overall, hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation contribute an estimated $730 billion to the U.S. economy each year, Salazar noted. One in twenty U.S. jobs are in the recreation economy – more than there are doctors, lawyers, or teachers. The report, Conserving
America’s Fisheries, An Assessment of Economic Contributions from Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Conservation, shows that each dollar invested in the Service’s Fisheries Program, combined with its partners, generates about $28 in economic contributions and value. The economic contributions generated are evidenced at sporting goods stores, marinas, guides and outfitter services, boat dealerships, bait shops, gas stations, cafes, hotels, and many other enterprises. “Since 1871, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fisheries Program has been a leader in managing species, conserving habitat and sustaining the biological health of America’s aquatic resources,” said U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe. “These resources are inextricably tied to the health and wealth of our nation. These benefits are ecological, scientific, aesthetic, recreational, commercial, subsistence, social, cultural
– and economic in nature.” The report – the first time that Service economists have analyzed the economic contributions of the nation’s fisheries programs – finds that a total of 68,000 American jobs are associated, directly or indirectly, with the fisheries conservation programs and projects. The report also shows the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Fish Hatchery System alone generates $900 million in industrial output and $550 million in retail sales. National Fish Hatchery programs generate 8,000 jobs and $256 million in salaries and wages. Meanwhile, the National Fish Passage Program works with partners to reopen an average of 890 miles of river habitat annually, which has a economic value of $483 million and supports 11,000 jobs. That is more than $542,000 in economic benefit per stream mile restored. The Service’s Fisheries Program plays a vital role in conserving America’s fisher-
ies, along with key partners from states, tribes, federal agencies, other Service programs, and private interests. The fisheries program consists of almost 800 employees nationwide, located in 65 Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices, 70 National Fish Hatcheries, 9 Fish Health Centers, 7 Fish Technology Centers and a Historic National Fish Hatchery and Archives. The program supports the only federal fish hatchery system, with extensive experience culturing more than 100 different aquatic species. These employees and facilities provide a network that is unique in its broad onthe-ground geographic coverage, its array of technical and managerial capabilities, and its ability to work across political boundaries and embrace a national perspective. For a copy of the report, or to see the summary of the report titled Net Worth: the Economic Value of Fisheries Conservation, please visit www.fws.gov/fisheries.
Shirley T. Smith 1925 - 2011
Bicknell, Utah – Shirley Taylor Smith, age 86, died November 9, 2011 in Holladay, Utah, of natural causes. She was born September 5, 1925 in Bicknell, Utah, a daughter of Francis Preston and Emma Baker Taylor. She lived in Bicknell virtually her entire life and had a deep love for its people. Mom graduated from Wayne High School, fell in love with our father, Wayne Alfred Smith, and waited for him to return from serving with the US Army during WWII. Dad and Mom were married February 25, 1945 in Bicknell. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple, July 2, 1953. Wayne died April 13, 2009. Dad and Mom were a partnership of love and mutual support. Together they ran a small family farm for over thirty years near Bicknell. Their love survived and thrived even amid the sorrow of watching one of their children die in infancy of heart disease. They loved each other dearly and were each other’s best friend. Mom was active in the LDS Church, serving throughout her life in a variety of church positions. She loved several things: Dad, her family, her Church, Wayne County, fishing, and the Utah Jazz. Mom is survived by her son: Ted and Camille Taylor of South Jordan; her daughter-in-law Linda T. Smith of Sandy; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren (with one more on the way); a sister, Fay Nydegger of Salt Lake City; brother-in-law, Denny Dow and Dee Smith of Portland, Oregon; sister-in-law: MaeVon Taylor of Escalante; step-brothers and sisters: Montez and Wayne Chidester of Springville; Merrill C. and Melba Forsyth of Bicknell; Ward R. and Judy Forsyth of Aurora; Grace Blackburn of Orem; Lowell Clark and Karen Forsyth of Salt Lake City; Myrna and Dick Chappell of Springville; Donald R. and Flovonn Forsyth of Bakerfield, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne A. Smith; her sons Ron W. Smith and Don Taylor Smith; a brother Arden P. Taylor; and stepbrothers: Brent and Maurine Morrell and Terry Forsyth. The family expresses special thanks to the staffs of Cottonwood Creek Retirement, the Canyon Creek Memory Unit, Silverado Senior Living, and Silverado Hospice for their loving care for Mom. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at 1:00 P.M. in the Thurber LDS Ward Chapel in Bicknell, where friends may call for viewing Saturday morning from 11:00 to 12:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Bicknell Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home. On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com
2011 Thanksgiving Click It or Ticket Talking Points
WHAT IMMIGRATION PROBLEM?
by Sheldon Richman, The Future of Freedom Foundation, 703.934.6101 Arizona, Alabama, and Georgia have each enacted stringent laws aimed at curbing illegal immigration. Before saying more, let’s be clear about the alleged problem. What is an “illegal immigrant”? It’s simply a person — possessing natural rights, mind you — who comes to the United States without the permission of the U.S. government. Now isn’t it curious that in this country, which began in rebellion against and secession from an empire, people are upset about other people moving around without government permission? In revolutionary times the smuggler of goods was a hero, and the customs agent was a villain. If we were true to the best parts of our heritage today the “illegal” would be a hero, and the border agent would be a villain. This shows how far we have slipped from America’s substantially libertarian origins. This is really quite sad. Imagine if we Americans needed government permission to move from state to state. We’d be appalled at the hassle, not to mention the grave interference with our freedom. Would we put up with it? I hope not. Then what is the jus-
tification for having an elaborate, presumptuous, tax-financed bureaucracy whose purpose is to determine who may live in this country? Rights belong to all human beings, not just to Americans. Note that the Constitution expressly protects the rights of persons, not just those of American citizens. But, we are told, a country is not a country without secure borders. Why? This premise goes unexamined. A country is defined by its traditions and attitudes rather than by its border checkpoints and armed guards. It is disheartening to hear people claim to believe that America is not synonymous with government and yet favor harsh measures to “secure our border” and stop free migration. All the economic arguments for stemming the flow of immigrants fall when examined even casually. The nativists can’t quite get their story straight. Are the newcomers ambitious go-getters trying to “take our jobs,” or are they freeloaders planning to collect welfare? Those who are afraid of the former fail to understand that people not only produce when they hold jobs, but also consume. Newcomers expand
the market and the division of labor, which Adam Smith taught us is the path to higher living standards. Some opponents of immigration bring up the current high unemployment as an objection. But that is purely a government-produced phenomenon, and it has nothing to do with immigrants. Seriously, scapegoating does not become us. As for any governmentfinanced services that immigrants might use, let’s not forget that they also pay a good deal in taxes. There’s no reason to think they are a net drain on the welfare state. But that is really beside the point. If we don’t want people living off the taxpayers — and this should apply to American citizens as well — we should transfer welfare services to private charity and the free market. There is no good reason for government — the essence of which is physical force — to be running schools and hospitals, which are the tax-financed facilities most likely to be used by immigrants. I really see no moral difference between a citizen and a noncitizen taking advantage of a government program. The most objectionable aspect
of government largess is not who accepts it but how the politicians obtain the resources that they then distribute. Taxation is robbery. Finally, there is a good deal of worry on the Right these days that immigration is making “white America” a thing of the past. Those who hold this view say earlier immigration presented little concern because most newcomers were European and could assimilate into American culture. But this is selective memory in the first degree: virtually every group from Europe was at one time spoken of in the same degrading and alarmist terms as are today’s Latino and Muslim immigrants. In fact, as Thaddeus Russell documents in his fascinating book, A Renegade History of the United States, almost every European immigrant group — including Italians, Irishmen, Poles, and Jews — were initially not considered to be white! As a result, many of the new immigrants felt close to blacks and African-American culture. Only with the passage of time were they admitted into the ranks of the white race by the establishment. The more things change, the more things stay the same.
The goal is simple: get more drivers and passengers to buckle up day and night. The Utah Department of Public Safety, Utah Highway Patrol, and local law enforcement is urging all travelers to buckle up during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday or be ready to face the consequences. Law enforcement will be buckling down on all drivers and passengers that refuse to buckle up.
Remember, Click It or Ticket, day and night.
• Seat belts save lives – they are the best defense against crash-related injuries and fatalities. • Wearing a seat belt costs you nothing, but not wearing it could cost you a ticket or worse…your life. We want all drivers and passengers to Click It or Ticket day and night. In 2009, seat belts saved an estimated 109 lives on Utah’s roadways. Additionally, research has shown that when lap and shoulder belts are used properly, the risk of a fatal injury to front-seat passenger car occupants is reduced by 45 percent, and the risk of moderate to serious injury is reduced by 50 percent. The message that seat belts save lives is getting through to people and fewer are dying each year. Over the past decade, the number of unbuckled motorists has dramatically decreased in Utah from 134 deaths in 2001 to 87 deaths in 2010. While seat belt use is at a record high of 89.2% in Utah, nearly 300,000 motorists still fail to buckle up when they get in a motor vehicle on Utah’s roadways. Unbuckled motorists in crashes were 32 times more likely to die than those who were buckled up. The holidays are no different and, in fact, are often some of the most dangerous days of the year. The holidays, which for many are the happiest times of the year, can quickly turn into a nightmare when loved ones fail to buckle up. Each year, an average of 575 motor vehicle crashes occur during the Thanksgiving holiday travel season leading to hundreds of serious and fatal injuries. During the 2010 Thanksgiving holiday, crashes claimed the lives of six people on Utah’s roadways. Help us reach Zero Fatalities during the 2011 holiday season by buckling up every time and making sure everyone in your vehicle is protected. Zero Fatalities is a goal your family can live with. For additional information, please visit www.highwaysafety.utah.gov. Data obtained from the 2009 Utah Crash Summary and 2010 crash data.
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Cathy Bagley, Broker - Broker Amanda Brown, Sales Agent 245 East Main, P.O. Box 9, Torrey 425-3200
www.bouldermountainrealty.com CABIN, not quite finished. 1.3 acres. irrigation & city water. Near Bicknell Bottoms. $95,000. 5 ACRES EAST OF LYMAN. Power and city water available. Good building site. $23,000. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS on .91/acre. 117 East 100 South, Loa. $120,000. Subject to 3rd party approval. 5 BEDROOMS on .49/acre with irrigation water. 72 East 100 South, Bicknell. $139,000. BUILT IN 1894. 4 bedrooms. .4/acre. 87 South 200 East, Loa. $119,000. GOOD VALUE. 2 beds, 1 bath. 1.27 acres. 121 South 100 West. Lyman. $80,000 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS. 279 West 300 North, Bicknell. $175,000 . Price subject to 3rd party approval. DUPLEX. One studio apartment and one one-bedroom. 24 West 200 South, Lyman. $65,000. $73,000 FOR 5 ACRES. South of Teasdale Road. Electricity and well permit. ONE ACRE on Juniper Drive north of Torrey. Adjacent acre available. $35,000. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS on .25/acre lot. 178 South Main, Loa. $125,000. 47.3 ACRES on hilltop overlooking The Bicknell Bottoms. $85,000. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS, STUDIO next to National Forest. Sleeping Rainbow, Torrey. $340,000. BUILDING LOTS in The Boulder View Homesites Subdivision. $21,000/lot. ALLRED POINT. 40 acres. $95,000. MANY MORE LISTINGS
WAYNE FFA PARTICIPATES IN THE SNOW COLLEGE JUDGING
Back L-R: Olivia Leavitt, Eli Booth, Justin Hunt, Stetson Labrum, Hagan Ekker, Laticia Hunt, Brittney Hagel, Kayden Van Dyke, Bethany Lamb Front L-R: Briana Dalton, Jocee Morrell, Tristin Weihing, Kasidy Griffiths, JayCee Gleave, Kirstin DeBoer, Tristin Harker, Jeffery Brinkerhoff, Brielle Ekker
Livestock Judging Teams: Eli Booth, McKenzie Ellett, Jeffery Brinkerhoff, Tristin Harker, Laticia Hunt, Brittney Hagel & Brittney Hagel Horse Judging Teams:Hagan Ekker (13th individual overall), Stetson Labrum (25th individual Overall), Kasidy Griffiths, JayCee Gleave, Jocee Morrell, Briana Dalton & Kirstin DeBoer Dairy Judging Team: Kayden Van Dyke (6th individual Overall), Tristin Weihing, Brielle Ekker & Justin Hunt
SECOND MARRIAGES AND ESTATE PLANNING
Love knows no bounds. Many couples have experienced the extent and truth of this common saying. Often, older couples have to cope with adult children who cannot understand why mom or dad wants to remarry. By updating one’s estate plan, many concerns related to the marriage can be minimized. In second marriages later in life, there is often a desire to allow the estate of the first spouse to die to be available for a surviving spouse during his or her life. However, the deceased spouse often wants the estate to ultimately be distributed to his or her children upon the surviving spouse’s death. The best way to ensure that one’s assets are available for a surviving spouse but ultimately distributed to one’s children from a prior marriage is through the use of a trust. The trust can be created within a will (this is called a testamentary trust)
or it can be created within a living trust (this is a trust created while one is alive). Significantly, the trust maker would set forth the terms of the trust according to his or her wishes, and would select the trustee (or trustees) to manage the trust. Upon the death of the trust maker, the trustee would then manage the trust assets subject to those specified wishes of the trust maker. For couples in a second marriage, it is often important to sign a marital agreement that states each spouse can dispose of his or her estate as desired. If such a document is not signed, a surviving spouse could legally attempt to “override” the estate plan of the deceased spouse. Proper estate planning in these circumstances can
be a great blessing. It can relieve significant concerns of adult children when a parent remarries later in life, and it can bring peace of mind to the parent, knowing that he or she has succeeded in protecting the financial legacy of the children. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney licensed in three states and serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. He is a partner at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead, with offices in St. George and Mesquite. He is a founding member of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions or topics that you would like addressed in these articles please email him at jmckenna@barneymckenna.com or call 435 628-1711.
BOARD REPORT WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
CUT YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE ON THE DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST
This year why not cut your family’s Christmas Tree on the Dixie National Forest? Cutting down your own Christmas Tree can be a great family tradition,” said Rob MacWhorter, Dixie National Forest Supervisor. “For a small permit cost of $10-20, you can have a great outing with your family in the forest.” Trees can be purchased for $10 (up to 10 feet) or $20 (over 10 feet) at all Dixie National Forest Offices (Panguitch, and Escalante) and through partner vendors (Boulder Exchange – Boulder, Clarke’s Market – Tropic, Antimony Merc – Antimony, and Cottam’s Canyon Country – Escalante). Receipts from this special forest program go into back into a local fund that directly benefits recreation users on the Dixie National Forest. Special regulations dictate what types of trees can be cut in different areas of the forest. For instance, on Cedar Mountain it is legal to cut white fir, subalpine fir, pinion, and juniper. On the Powell and Escalante Ranger Districts, all tree species except bristlecone pine can be taken.
November 9, 2011 Wayne High School included: had the spotlight for the • Various policy readings, November School Board revisions and updating. meeting held Nov. 9, 2011. • Invitations for the board Mrs. Sherri Ellett to become involved in popresented some quality art litical meetings as a group. projects, showcasing some Supt. Torgerson stressed of the outstanding work the importance of getting being done in the WHS art involved in considering department this year. She important legislation that has expanded her curricu- could profoundly effect lum, and is providing many school funding. There are new art experiences for her strong suggestions by the students. She expressed ap- legislature and urban interpreciation for the donated ests that could negatively ceramic’s materials, which affect and deplete rural are allowing her to improve school districts’ funding. her instruction and offer- • Administrators and seings in that department. lect teachers participated in She and her son Randi dis- training to allow access to played examples of some teachers to cautiously use ceramic casting that Randi material from You-Tube for and other students in the instructional purposes. This class have completed. She will be closely monitored also showed an example of by those trained to provide a beautiful painting by one access for teacher use only. of her advanced students, • All athletic coaches and Shayla Brill, who was un- assistant coaches must now able to attend. The board be certified in order to coach had many questions for competitive sports. A memo Mrs. Ellett, and admired was sent to all coaches and and appreciated the qual- secondary principals with ity work shown. They ex- requirements necessary for pressed appreciation for her certification. Mrs. Heidi instruction in the Art de- Woolsey, Wayne Athletic partment. Director, is following up Superintendent Torger- with district personnel to son had many information ensure that all involved are, items for discussion. Which or will be certified.
• There are a small number of teachers for whom we must apply to the state for letters of Authorization in the subject they teach. Supt. Torgerson was pleased to announce that those teachers are working hard to become “highly qualified” in all subject areas for which they are assigned. It is anticipated that by this time next year 99% of teachers in the district will be highly qualified. This is a major accomplishment. • Other business items included further discussion on a High School Marquee, legislative items concerning orderly termination of certified staff, and school funding issues. In business items, two more people were added to the substitute list. Brayden Wilkens was hired for some minimum help as a bus aide. Some restructuring of personal time and assignments, were discussed and passed to accommodate some special education issues between Hanksville Elementary, and Wayne High School. An executive session was held to discuss personnel issues.