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Thursday, November 24, 2016

Issue # 1178

Escalante Gathers to Support a Local Superhero

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Kids smiling at the starting line of the 1k race held last Thursday to raise money to support local kid, Anthony Spencer, with medical expenses.

ESCALANTE - On November 17, over 100 people gathered on a very chilly afternoon, with capes fluttering, to raise funds and support local kid, Anthony Spencer. The event was a superhero costume 1 mile run / walk to raise money for Anthony's upcoming surgery. Anthony chose to dress as Voltron for the race.

The high energy race started at 4 o'clock at the high school and ended at the park with almost 50 runners. There were concessions and a great turn out. The event was "very successful" according to Anthony's mom, Malisa. "We are so thankful that this whole town would come out to support Anthony. We didn't ask anyone for anything, people just offered and offered. He is so loved at that school. Thank you."

Anthony's surgery is scheduled for Monday November 28th, up north.

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Crook & The Bluff & Candy's River House To Include Escalante Showhouse in Winter Tour

ESCALANTE - In an attempt to escape the seasonal depression brought on by a cold, dark winter, two of Utah’s premier rock bands will be making a short migration to the beautiful landscape of Escalante. Crook & the Bluff, known for their unique blend of psychedelic, blues, and western music, and Candy’s River House, a southern soul trio, will perform at The Historic Escalante Showhouse on Wednesday, December 14th as part of the Winter Blues Tour, Part I. This show begins at 8PM. Tickets are $8 and are available at the door.

Equipped with an arsenal of songs depicting lust, love, murder, and malevolence, Crook & the Bluff are known for their commanding aura and high-energy performances. Their unholy joining of western psychedelia and dirty, desert blues creates a musical landscape that is reminiscent of the vast, desolate wilderness of their desert home. Featuring the booming baritone and piercing falsetto of Kirk Dath, heavy doses of

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Crook & the Bluff is soulful and sooty, like iron-encrusted boots kicked around in the sand until they’re tattered but still barely intact, elation and agony both held in the shreds. Purist blues and squealing harmonica - mixed with slithering, vintage rock n’ roll - sounds like Timothy Leary in the Wild West. —SMUG Magazine fuzz-bass from Kevin Schultz, the bone-cutting lead guitar of Ryan Arnold, and the thunderous drums of Darren Farnsworth, Crook & the Bluff are equal parts mysterious and unpredictable, capable of transitioning from an eerie, ghostly calm to a fiery, fever-inducing storm in an instant.

Those looking to satisfy a vintage rock sweet tooth need look no further than the power trio that is Candy’s River House. Fronted by larger-than-life singer and guitarist Jordan Young, this southern, soul rock outfit resurrects a sound first championed by the likes of Nazareth,

State Board of Regents Approve Bachelor of Science Degree in Software Engineering

Snow College responds to economic need and will enroll students in Fall 2017 to “dream, design, develop” OREM – The Utah State Board of Regents has approved Snow College’s request to offer a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Software Engineering effective Fall Semester, 2017. The degree will include three areas of emphasis which students may choose: Entrepreneurship, Digital Media Design, and Web Development.

Snow College officials and economic development personnel within the Col-

lege’s service region proposed that the BS in Software Engineering be offered to meet the needs of rural Utah. The degree is designed to address out-migration and serve as a catalyst to incent computer technology companies to invest in Central Utah as a place to locate operations with a trained workforce. Graduates of the program will possess the practical knowledge and skill of a defined engineering approach; the coursework

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A LITTLE SNOW is expected by the end of the month. Temperatures will be highs in the upper 30s and low 40s Thursday to the weekend. Lows will hover around the teens and low 20s decreasing throughout the week. . The chill might drop to 10 degrees on the 30th. Winds are low until Monday, could hit 19 mph.

builds upon computer science fundamentals and mathematical principles to cover the design, analysis, verification, validation, implementation, deployment, and maintenance of software systems. The degree will culminate in a yearlong capstone sequence where students will work in teams to build software systems reflective of current industry practices. Additionally, students will be encouraged to participate in internships. Snow College plans to partner with businesses to develop these Science Degree Cont' on page 2

Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Cream.

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Garfield Memorial Hospital Welcomes New Social Worker

PANGUITCH - Garfield Bachelors in Social Work Memorial Hospital would (BSW) concurrently while belike to welcome and introduce ing in the Advanced Substance Bryant Pearson, CSW to the Use Disorder Counselor community, who joined Gar- (ASUDC) program. He then field Memorial Hospital in went on to receive his Masters in Social Work (MSW) June, 2016.

CSW stands for Certified at the University of Utah. He Social Worker, which means grew up in Davis County, that he is state-certified to pro- had been living in Salt Lake vide mental health services, consultation, assessments, diagnosing of mental health, case management and transition planning under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

CSW’s are trained in providing therapy for individuals, couples, families and communities using evidencebased practices, maintaining ethical principles and boundaries, advoCourtesy garfield MeMorial Hopsital cating for human rights, understand- Bryant Pearson, CSW Garfield Memoing human behav- rial Hospital's newest staff member. ior in a social environment and research. They County with his wife, Kelsey, are required to pass a state and 16-month-old son, Levi, licensing exam through the up until he took his career to Association of Social Work Garfield County to serve the Boards in order to practice in population. Pearson and his a clinical environment. He is wife enjoy spending much of now working towards receiv- their time camping, exploring ing full licensure as an LCSW. the great outdoors throughout Social workers, in a med- Utah, rock climbing, being ical setting, work closely with with family and enjoying life.

Pearson said, “Although medical and nursing staff in order to provide the best care most of my education was fofor individuals. They conduct cused on mental health, subpsychosocial assessments, stance abuse and providing crisis evaluations and inter- therapy, I am excited that I can ventions, assist patients in de- broaden my scope of practice veloping and implementing a by assisting those who come plan of care and treatment, all through the hospital and still while being sensitive to costs provide therapeutic intervenand resources. They work col- tions through the clinic. I am laboratively with patients, pa- honored to be able to serve tient’s families or significant the great people of Garfield others, healthcare providers, County and surrounding arinsurers, community resources eas. It is one of my greatest while being involved with pa- passions to help people learn tient’s needs and developing how to best help themselves.”

—Garfield Memorial transition plans.

Hospital Pearson received his

Free 2016 Christmas Tree Permits for Fourth Graders with Every Kid in a Park Pass Available on the Fishlake National Forest RICHFIELD – The Fishlake National Forest will issue a free Christmas tree permit for fourth graders with an Every Kid in a Park pass while supplies last.

The Fishlake offers the free tree permit as part of the U.S. Forest Service’s Every Kid in a Park program. The program is part of an interagency call to action to build the next generation of conservationists.

All fourth graders are eligible to reBrigitte Werner ceive a fourth grade Snow covered tree with Christmas Every Kid pass that lights. allows free access

Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education.

—Franklin D. Roosevelt

to 2,000-plus federal land and water sites across the country for one full year. Instructions on how fourth graders can obtain an Every Kid pass or voucher is available at www. everykidinapark.gov.

To obtain a free tree permit from a participating Forest Service unit, the fourth grader must be present and show a valid paper voucher or durable pass obtained from the website or participating federal agency.

Permits are available at Fishlake National Forest offices in Richfield, Beaver, Fillmore and Loa. A mail-order form is not an option for

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Farm Service Agency Urges Farmers and Ranchers to Vote in Wayne County FSA Committee Elections WAYNE COUNTY USDA encourages farmers and ranchers to make their voices heard by voting in the upcoming Farm Service Agency (FSA) Wayne County Committee Elections. Beginning Monday, November 7, 2016, USDA will begin mailing ballots to eligible farmers and ranchers. Producers must return ballots to the Wayne County FSA Office by December 5, 2016, to ensure that their vote is counted.

Nearly 7,700 FSA County Committee Members serve FSA Offices nationwide.

Each committee has three to

11 elected members who serve three-year terms of office.

One-third of County Committee seats are up for election each year. County Committee Members apply their knowledge and judgment to help FSA make important decisions on its commodity support programs, conservation programs, indemnity and disaster programs, and emergency programs and eligibility.

This year’s election will be held for Local Administrative Area (LAA) #1, which includes farmers and ranchers in Fremont and Loa. Producers must partici-

pate or cooperate in an FSA program to be eligible to vote in the County Committee Election. Farmers and ranchers who supervise and conduct the farming operations of an entire farm, but are not of legal voting age, also may be eligible to vote.

Farmers and ranchers will begin receiving their ballots the week of November 7. Ballots include the names of candidates running for the local committee election. FSA has modified the ballot, making it easily identifiable and less likely to be overlooked. Voters in Local Administrative

Area #1 who do not receive ballots in the coming week can pick one up at the Wayne County FSA Office, 138 South Main, Loa, Utah.

Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked no later than December 5, 2016. Newly elected Committee Members will take office January 1, 2017.

For more information, visit the FSA website at www. fsa.usda.gov/elections or contact the Wayne County FSA Office at 435-836-2711.

—Wayne County USDA Farm Service Agency

Interior Department Rules Limiting Natural-Gas Waste Meet Opposition SALT LAKE CITY - As the clock ticks down on the Obama administration's final days, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management has finalized rules to reduce natural gas waste on publicly owned lands.

A Western Values Project study shows $330 million worth of gas currently is lost through leaks, flares and venting - enough energy to supply Salt Lake City for a year.

Michael Surrusco, senior policy analyst with Taxpayers for Common Sense, says the new rules also could put money into state coffers.

"Most of the federal lands are in the western

states," he points out. "This rule will mean more gas is being captured and sold and the royalties that come from that are split between the federal government and states. So it should increase the revenues for states."

Some Congressional Republicans have promised to overturn the rules, which would go into effect days before Obama leaves office.

The Interior Department's announcement quickly was followed by an oil and gas industry lawsuit.

Industry groups argue operators already are cutting emissions and say new regulations would increase costs.

A recent Colorado College poll found 80 percent of westerners, across party lines, support efforts to curb methane waste on public lands.

Deborah Burney-Sigman, co-founder of the advocacy group Breathe Utah, says the incoming Trump administration and the GOP controlled Congress should consider the rules' potential to reduce air pollution that has a direct impact on public health.

"It's got bipartisan support," she points out. "It's really widely understood that controlling practices that allow so much of the natural gas to be lost to the atmosphere - rather than captured, and sold, and

taxed for the community's benefit - that those technologies are outdated."

In August, NASA confirmed a 2,500 square mile cloud of methane over the Four Corners region was largely due to oil and gas production.

The BLM says in addition to reducing climate pollution, the new rules will create a national standard.

Since Colorado implemented regulations limiting methane waste in 2014, state regulators have reported a 75 percent reduction in equipment leaks.

—Eric Galatas, Utah News Connection

Glen Canyon Announces Fee Free Dates April 15-16 & April 2223: National Park Week Weekends August 25: National Park Service Birthday September 30: National Public Lands Day November 11-12: Veterans Day Weekend Park Superintendent,

Billy Shott, made the following request of park visitors, “Here’s the plan: as you read this list of fee free days, mark your calendar and plan on coming out to discover, or rediscover, a new favorite place in Glen Canyon.”

Entrance fees in Glen Canyon are normally $25.00

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and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Today, more than 80 percent of American families live in urban areas, and many lack easy access to safe outdoor spaces. At the same time, kids are spending more hours than ever in front of screens instead of outside. The Every Kid in a Park initiative encourages valuable opportunities to explore, learn, and play in the spectacular places that belong to us all and aims to inspire stewardship of these places for future generations.

—Fishlake National Forest

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this program. Only one free tree permit per fourth grader while supplies last.

The Forest Service Every Kid in a Park program will emphasize recreation and conservation on national forests, grasslands or prairie.

Every Kid is a federal interagency effort that includes the Forest Service and six other federal agencies: U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Park Service, U.S. Fish Crook & Bluff

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four-on-the-floor rhythm section, Candy’s River House are skillful curators of bluesy, soulful rock anthems, perfect for a massive summer festival as well as a bare-bones rock show at a local night-club.

“Candy’s River House are the rebel rousers of bluesbased rock in the Beehive state and beyond. Jordan

Young’s considerable skills on all things stringed are incomparable – electric, acoustic, slide, cigar box – it doesn’t matter! His Southern roots shine through soulfully and greasily on anything he sings or plays on.”

--KRCL Don't miss this show at the Escalante Showhouse, December 14th.

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work-based learning opportunities.

Dr. Dan Black, Dean of Natural Science and Mathematics Division, said, “We believe this program will provide a path by which students can contribute, remain in our service region, enhance local economies and yet impact the entire world. It is exciting.”

Sanpete County Economic Development Director Kevin Christensen, who has been heavily involved with the planning and research for this new degree, agreed. He said, “This is an important step for Snow College and our area.

There is a significant demand for this degree, and our entire state will benefit by the decision made today.” The positive impact of this new degree has been the driving force for the college. Snow College President Gary Carlston said, “We are committed to our service region and want to be an effective partner with them. We appreciate the support of our community leaders and governing boards.

Dr. Hood, Dean Black, and faculty members Kristal Ray and Garth Sorenson have worked tirelessly to get us to this point, and we are grateful for their leadership with

per vehicle for a 1-7 day visit.

During the fee-free days boating and camping fees still apply. To plan your visit to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area or Rainbow Bridge National Monument, visit www. nps.gov/glca or www.nps.gov/ rabr.

—Glen Canyon National Recreation Area this new degree. We have full confidence in our faculty and students and look forward to a successful program that fits nicely into our current mission.”

Regent Policy R312 classifies Snow College as a Comprehensive Community or Associate’s College. This classification provides that an institution may award up to ten percent of its degrees at the baccalaureate level. The Bachelor of Music, currently offered at Snow College, accounts for approximately three percent of the College’s degrees awarded in 2016. It is not anticipated that this new degree would cause Snow College to exceed the ten percent threshold.

Many of the classes required for the new bachelor degree will be offered in the new Robert M. and Joyce S. Graham Science Center, which is currently under construction on the Ephraim campus and slated for completion in August, 2017. Students interested in applying to the B.S. in Software Engineering and businesses interested in partnering with the college should visit www.snow.edu/ SE or call 435-283-7000.

—Snow College

CorreCtion

In last week's Insider (November 17, 2016), in our article presenting the 2016 general election results (page 3), we made an error by stating that Gary Hallows had won the Wayne County Commissioner seat as a write-in candidate. The actual winner was Newell Harward. We apologize to both men and to Wayne County and its citizens for the error. We are completely aware of the difference between Mr. Hallows and Mr. Harward and knew that Mr. Hallows had won the election. It was just one of those "foggy brained" days. Sorry, everyone.

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PAGE, AZ. – Glen Canyon is just one of many National Parks that will provide free entrance to the park on several selected days in 2017.

The 2017 entrance feefree days are: January 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day February 20: Presidents Day

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November 24, 2016

Op-Ed

Land Transfer Agenda Threatens Public Lands and State Budgets

by CHris saeger Folks in the West love our public lands, and for many reasons; the ample places to hunt, fish, camp, hike, ride and otherwise enjoy the great outdoors are a significant reason they choose to live, work and raise our families where we do.

That’s just one segment of our cherished way of life that was on the line during the recent election. To folks on the coasts, it may seem insignificant, but to most people in the Rocky Mountain West these are integral parts of our heritage. And it was on our minds in the ballot box.

President-elect Donald Trump signaled openness to keeping the lands great on the campaign trail when asked if he supported plans to transfer nationally owned lands to states. Let’s hope he continues that approach because there’s a lot at stake.

Let’s also hope that the leaders of the American Lands Council (ALC)—the principal lobby group supporting land seizure -- follow his lead in this respect.

The dream of the ALC is for local counties and states to take over what is currently public land, owned by all U.S. taxpayers, and managed by the federal government. In their pie-in-the-sky scenario, more revenue can be culled from our public lands through more aggressive logging, mining, grazing and development of these lands for direct revenue generation. This, they say, will leave counties and states flush with cash.

Unfortunately they couldn’t be more wrong: Transferring public lands to local jurisdictions means transferring the management responsibilities – and the significant management costs – as well.

The cost of forest fire suppression by federal agencies alone has ballooned in recent years, surpassing $2 billion dollars in 2015 when agencies battled almost 70,000 individual fires. The U.S. Forest Service projects that by 2025, over 67% of it’s budget will be spent on fire suppression, up from over 50% in 2015 and a mere 16% in 1995. States and counties simply do not have the funding, expertise or equipment to manage the increasing occurrence of fires and protect these lands.

Costly lawsuits, like Utah’s $2 million boondoggle, attempting to force the turnover of public lands are doomed to fail, so says the bi-partisan Conference of Western Attorneys General. At it’s meeting over the summer, CWAG members voted 11-1 to adopt a report, produced collaboratively by a team of attorneys from the AG offices in eleven western states. The report dismisses claims made by proponents of the land seizure movement that the United States is legally obligated to transfer public lands to the states.

Elections are a valued part of our democracy. Let’s hope that the American Lands Council follows President-elect Trump’s openness to keeping our valued public lands in public hands for us all to enjoy. And we stand ready to work with them both to accomplish this.

Chris Saeger is the Director of Western Values Project, a nonprofit public lands advocacy organization that gives voice to Western values in the national conversation about energy development and public lands conservation – a space too often dominated by industry lobbyists and their allies in government

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Utah Achieves National Top Volunteerism Rate for 11th year More than four in 10 Utahns volunteer within their communities SALT LAKE CITY – Utah continues to lead the country in volunteerism, according to data released Tuesday by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The release of the Volunteering and Civic Life in America report marks the 11th year Utah has led the nation in total volunteerism.

According to the report, Utah is the only state to achieve a total volunteerism rate above 40 percent. Utah had 43 percent of their residents volunteer, while the second-highest state, Iowa,

had 35 percent of their residents volunteer.

Volunteer activities, which can include everything from distributing food to mentoring to coaching youth sports, will prove even more important as a way to strengthen communities. In a country often divided on political lines, volunteering can provide a bridge between differences.

“Utahns have a strong history of volunteering and building their communities through service, which this ranking reflects,” Gov. Gary

R. Herbert said. “Our greater sense of cooperation and charity makes for a more civil, generous society.”

The Volunteering and Civic Life in America report is part of a comprehensive study of volunteering and civic engagement in the United States.

Annual data on volunteering and civic activities was collected from Americans age 16 and older through the Current Population Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.

According to the data, 844,023 Utah residents volunteered a total of 170 million

hours of service. Those volunteer hours translated to an economic benefit of $3.8 billion. Additionally, 65 percent of Utah residents donated $25 or more to charity.

Three cities in Utah also ranked high in the report. Ogden claimed the top spot for mid-size cities from Provo, which fell to second. Salt Lake City has the second-highest percentage of residents volunteering among large cities.

— Utah Department of Heritage & Arts

Interior Department Finalizes Rule Providing a Foundation for the Future of BLM’s Renewable Energy Program WASHINGTON D.C. – Rule codifies BLM’s Smart from the Start approach, establishes a robust framework for competitive leasing, and increases transparency and certainty . Advancing the President’s Climate Action Plan to create jobs, cut carbon pollution and develop clean domestic energy, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) finalized its rule governing solar and wind energy development on public lands. The rule strengthens existing policies and creates a new leasing program that will support renewable energy development through competitive leasing processes and incentives to encourage development in suitable areas.

“This new rule not only provides a strong foundation for the future of energy development on America’s public lands, but is an important and exciting milestone in our ongo-

ing efforts to tap the vast solar and wind energy resources across the country,” said Secretary Jewell. “Through a landscape-level approach, we are facilitating responsible renewable energy development in the right places, creating jobs and cutting carbon pollution for the benefit of all Americans.”

The rule formalizes key aspects of the BLM’s existing Smart from the Start approach to renewable energy development. Notably, the rule: Supports development in areas with the highest generation potential and fewest resource conflicts through financial incentives, awarding leases through competitive processes and streamlining the leasing process Ensures transparency and predictability in rents and fees – for example, gives developers the option of selecting fixed rate adjustments instead of market-based adjustments; and Updates the BLM’s current fee structure in response to market conditions, which will bring down near-term costs for solar projects.

The rule complements the Department’s landscape-scale planning efforts, including the Western Solar Plan, California’s Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan, and Arizona’s Restoration Design Energy Project, which were designed to streamline development

in areas with high generation potential, while protecting important environmental, cultural and recreational resources.

“By offering incentives for development in areas with fewer resource conflicts, the BLM’s rule provides a framework to support all of the landscape scale planning we’ve done to better plan for and manage wind and solar development,” said Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management Janice Schneider. “The rule also refines the BLM’s approach to fair market value, to ensure that taxpayers get a fair return from these important resources.”

The President’s Climate Action Plan calls on Interior to permit 20,000 megawatts of renewable power by 2020. Since 2009, Interior has approved 60 utility-scale renewable energy projects on public lands, including 36 solar, 11 wind and 13 geothermal projects and associated transmission infrastructure that could support nearly 15,500 megawatts of renewable energy capacity, or enough to power approximately 5.1 million homes.

“The BLM is incredibly proud of the work we’ve done over the last eight years supporting wind and solar development,” added BLM Director Neil Kornze. “We went from only a handful of approved projects in 2008 to a robust

program with over 15,000 MW approved, six times the amount we had approved in the 25 prior years.”

The rule will support the full range of development activities anticipated by the BLM across the lands it manages.

The rule’s competitive leasing provisions will help renewable energy development flourish on the 700,000 acres of public lands that have been identified in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. The regulations will become effective 30 days after they are published in the Federal Register.

The rule refines the application review process and increases financial certainty by giving developers the option to lock in in fixed rate adjustments and providing for MW capacity fee phase-ins. The rule also allows the BLM to offer lands outside of DLAs competitively; however, the BLM anticipates that most projects in these areas will continue to use the application-by-application process.

Copies of the signed rule and a fact sheet explaining the key changes between the proposed and final rules are available on BLM’s website.

The BLM intends to schedule additional information sessions as part of the implementation process for the rule.

—U.S. Department of the Interior

Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas Partner with NPS to Take Students to Rainbow Bridge ship between the school and the NPS were just elevated to a whole new level when Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas ofCourtesy n.p.s. fered their Students and Teachers pose under Rainbow support,” Bridge during the recent field trip to the local said Billy landmark.

Shott, SuPAGE, AZ – Sixteen stu- perintendent. The park concesdents from the Lake Powell sionaire provided the trip free of School in Bullfrog, Utah, vis- charge for the students and staff ited Rainbow Bridge National at the school in support of imMonument on Tuesday, Nov. 8, proved community and partner thanks to the generosity and sup- relations between all entities in port of Lake Powell Resorts and the small uplake community.

On the morning of the Marinas.

The natural stone bridge is boat ride, students met the tour one of the largest in the world, boat, the Nonne-Zoshi (roughly but is difficult to access in the translated to “Rainbow Made remote canyons at the base of of Stone”), at the Bullfrog MaNavajo Mountain. Most visi- rina, and took the two hour boat tors reach the site by boat on ride to Rainbow Bridge. StuLake Powell, but for those who dents then hiked a mile from the don’t have access to a boat, this docks to see Rainbow Bridge unique landmark may seem out and listen to park rangers share of reach. The National Park Ser- information about the cultural vice and Lake Powell Resorts and scientific significance of and Marinas teamed up to make the massive stone arch. Stuthe journey possible for students dents also enjoyed box lunches, from the Kane County-based and gift bags provided by Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas school in Bullfrog last week.

“The plans for partner- with fun, educational souvenirs

from their trip.

“We were simply thrilled to be a part of this unique educational and cultural opportunity,” said Bridger Christiansen, Director of Compliance for Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas.

“Through our strong partnership with the National Park Service and the Lake Powell School, we all collaborated to deliver a special experience that enriched and nourished lives.”

In the weeks prior to the field trip Interpretive Ranger, Valerie Reynolds, visited the students of Lake Powell School in their classroom to teach them about Rainbow Bridge, water safety, and the National Park System. Students also completed Junior Ranger activities to earn their badges on the field trip.

The Lake Powell School trip was one piece of a larger National Park Service effort to connect local students with Rainbow Bridge, a landform of significant cultural, historical, and spiritual significance to many peoples living in the area. The efforts to include the Lake Powell School would not have been possible without the strong support and partnership from Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas.

—Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

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Schools & Sports History of Thanksgiving What a great time of year Thanksgiving has turned out to be.

The weather is usually not too bad, the ground is not too frozen, access to the mountains in not too limited but it is definitely the wake up that winter is coming. It is also a time of year that gives our families and friends an opportunity to “have” to get together to enjoy what we have available all year. I am grateful for a holiday that reminds me to acknowledge what I have, what I am thankful for, and the things that mean the most to me.

The history of the Thanksgiving holiday goes back to the year 1621 when the colonists of Plymouth and the local Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that we recognize today as the first Thanksgiving celebration. Various days for giving thanks were held yearly but in 1863, during the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln proclaimed that a national day of Thanksgiving be held in November of each year. His intention was to allow all Americans to ask God to “commend to his tender care all those who have become widows, orphans, mourners, or sufferers in the lamentable civil strife and to heal the wounds of the nation.” In 1941, President F. D. Roosevelt signed a bill making Thanksgiving a national holiday to be held annually on the fourth Thursday of every November.

Whatever your family tradition, I hope each of you have a great family holiday with your “having” to get together becoming a “wanting” to get together for years to come.

—Tracy Davis, Superintendent, Garfield County School District

Wayne School District National Honor Society Program The National Honor Society has returned to Wayne School District! After a few years of non-existence, we are proud to inform you that we have (as of November 17, 2016) twenty-two recognized National Honor Society members in grades 10-12 at the high school, and we are working on getting the Junior National Honor Society together for 8th and 9th grade students.

Mrs. Nichol Stringham will be the advisor for both schools, and Mrs. Sherry Ellett will be helping to keep the club current and functioning. The National Honor Society is one of the oldest and most highly regarded clubs in America. The purpose of the National Honor Society is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools. The Junior National Honor Society is to introduce younger students to the ideas of scholarship, service, leadership, and citizenship.

To be a member of either section of this organization, students are required to complete an application, write a short essay of interest and intent, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (and proof), collect a letter of recommendation from a current teacher, and be prepared to complete a significant amount of hours (per year) doing service work or volunteering.

The club itself rewards and promotes academic excellence. The purpose is not to reward excellence in academics, but to recognize those students who are making the extra effort to succeed.

The organization is also very focused on serving others. It is a requirement for the National Honor Society that students have at least one individual service project to be completed throughout the course of the school year, as well as be involved in at least one school or community wide group service project. The Junior National Honor Society requires that students be involved in at least one school or community wide service project.

Students chosen to be members are also expected to be good leaders. Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, and idea contributors. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others.

The final category chosen members are expected to participate in is character. A student of good character is cooperative; demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability; shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others; and generally maintains a clean disciplinary record.

Students who accept membership and are inducted into the chapter must be aware of the time and commitment involved with this honor. There will be chapter meetings at least monthly (for both sections). Members will also have to give record of participation in service activities that benefit the school and the community.

—Nichol Stringham, Wayne High School

How to Cook a Turkey I would get the turkey from the store. I would buy it not steal. Go home in the car. Then warm up the oven. Put the turkey in and cook it until its done. Get a big plate and put the turkey on it. Pull some stuff out of it, because you don't want to eat the bones or the heart. Every one will eat the turkey.

—Marlee, 1st Grade, Loa Elementary First we buy the turkey then we go home, then we shred it. We take it out of the oven then we eat it.

—Ava, Loa Elementary

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by MaCk oetting

The Lady Cats Start the Year Off With a Bang

The girls started off the year on a great note. On Thursday night they met up with Water Canyon (this is their second season) and crushed them 101 to 20. Water Canyon had a lot of girls on their team which is a good sign, it takes a lot of years to build a competitive team. On Friday afternoon at SVC arena the Ladies got some badly needed competition from Monticello. It was a tight game going into the last two minutes, with the Cats up 35 to 34. Monticello was forced to foul and Breanne Birch really came through, with 4 free throws and a lay up at the buzzer to give the Cats a hard fought win, 41 to 34. On Saturday it was another tough matchup with Duchesne, I didn’t see this game but it must have been a good one, it went into overtime and the Ladies came away with a 3 point win. Bryce Valley also was there and played both of the same teams and also won. Put Dec. 7th on your calendar because the Mustangs will be here for an early season show down. The Stangs are one of two games the Girls will have at home for the rest of the year. They will have three out of town games, Dec. 2 at Water Canyon, Dec 9. @ Valley and Piute on the 14th . On the 16th and 17th they will be down to the Mesquite Tournament which they have won the last two years. On the 21st Milford will be in town for the final game of the year. The Lady Cats are going to be a fun team to watch this year, they don’t have much height this year, but Coach’s Curtis and Tammy will make up for it in speed and Coach Barney’s trade mark a really tough defense. Coach Barney has won more State Championships than any Coach in Utah History.

The Boys basketball season starts with a couple of away games, at Enterprise on Nov. 23 and again out at Wayne on Dec. 1st . We finally get a look at what I think may be our best team ever, after seeing them play last summer. They meet up with Bryce Valley here on Dec. 8th BV always has a good team and it will be in a packed house. The Cats also will be going to SVC on the 10th for two games, Rich @ 1:30 and again against Monticello at 5:00. I hope I didn’t jinx the Cats, but this is going to be their year.

The tough guys will lead off the year with a big tournament here at the Triple C Arena, on Dec. 2-3rd. These tournament are real killers, these guys could face as many as 8 matches in the two days. We have some returning State Champions and the team should be solid again this year.

On Dec. 7th @ Beaver and then they go to the Desert Hills Tournament on the 9-10th. They do have a match against Bryce Valley on Dec. 14, where you can come and watch them at the high school. These guys put in a tough season, where they pick up a lot of competition that gets them ready for the State Championships on Feb. 10-11.

Child Find - Wayne School District Special Education departments in schools throughout our state attempt to contact persons with disabilities between the ages of birth and twenty-one in compliance with Federal law, which mandates the provision of free educational programs and/or services for such persons.

If a child is having significant difficulty in any of these areas (vision, hearing, speech, behavior, slow development which is not typical for his or her age, physical impairments, suspected earning disabilities), he or she may be a child with a disability.

If you know of any child whom you feel may qualify for these services, including students suspected of having a disability, even though they are advancing from grade to grade, in a private school, is homeless, or migrant, please contact the principal of your school or the Director of Special Education, Diena Riddle, for more information at 435-425-3813honesty and reliability; shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others; and generally maintains a clean disciplinary record.

Students who accept membership and are inducted into the chapter must be aware of the time and commitment involved with this honor. There will be chapter meetings at least monthly (for both sections). Members will also have to give record of participation in service activities that benefit the school and the community.

—Diena Riddle, Director of Special Education, Wayne Schools

Wayne County Library Hours Mon-Thurs 1-6:30 pm 79 N. 100 W. Bicknell 435-425-3170

Panguitch Public Library Reading Time Monday @ 4pm Story Time (All Ages) 3rd Monday @ 4pm Hours M/W/F 1 - 6pm T/Th 1 - 7 pm

November 24, 2016

Wills, Trusts, and More

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Do-It-Yourself Legal Forms

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by Jeffery J. MCkenna

Having been an estate planning attorney for over twenty years, I have had many people ask, “Can I do my own estate planning documents?” I don’t hesitate with my answer.

“Yes, definitely.” And then I add, “You can also deliver your own babies, many people do, or build your own house or repair your own cars.” My point is that we generally go to others who are much more trained and experienced than us to perform certain services.

An avalanche of do-ityourself legal forms has descended upon us lately, spun out by people anxious to make money “helping” you. The fact is that such forms can be extremely risky to use. The most popular forms are "endof-life documents" -- wills, estate planning forms, living wills, or "delegation documents," giving certain tasks to another person when you're incapacitated or otherwise unavailable. These include powers of attorney (medical and financial) and naming a guardian for minor children. There are some advantages to using

do-it-yourself forms. You can save legal fees and can sometimes handle a matter faster than a lawyer would. Forms are usually in plain English rather than "legalese." They can be customized by striking out irrelevant information or adding extra clauses.

However, there are many more disadvantages. The biggest pitfall is a false sense of security. It looks so simple -- just pick a form, gather information and fill in the blanks. But few forms come with enough explanation to assure the user that he or she is using the instrument in the right way. And many "legal forms" are contracts, with power to bind you to a commitment you may not want. Sometimes it is just plain foolhardy to use do-it-yourself Estate Planning kits. It could cost far more to unravel the problems they can cause than it would to hire a good Estate Planning attorney in the first place. One size does not fit all, particularly in regard to Estate Planning.

Another reason to look beyond the “do-it-yourself” forms is if you own enough as-

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sets to have estate or income tax issues. Few middle class clients know whether they need tax planning or not because they don't know what property is counted or how to value it.

Examine tax issues in detail, or consult an Estate Planning attorney who can look at your individual situation and let you know your individual issues.

Legal forms should make your life easier, not harder. Use them appropriately, and don't let your quest to avoid legal fees cloud your judgment. If you've taken a good portion of your lifetime to accumulate assets, it's worth going to an attorney to make sure that the beneficiaries you want to get your assets get them with the least amount of hassle and family strife.

WITH A SATELLITE OFFICE NOW IN PANGUITCH. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead.

He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council.

If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 628-1711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com

One outraged college student stomped up to the lunch line at the cafeteria, holding a plate with a piece of pie on it.

"This is disgusting!" he exclaimed. "What kind of pie do you call this?!"

The lunch lady calmly put down her ladle, looked him in the eye and snarled, "And just what does it taste like?"

"It tastes like cardboard and rubber cement!" the student cried.

The lunch lady thinks a moment, then replies, "That must be the apple. The cherry pie tastes like stale crackers and soap."

Punishment

Q: What did the environmentalist get when he sat down for too long on an iceberg? A: Polaroids!

Hard Knocks

Betty, our five-year-old granddaughter, helped do yard work and was paid $5.

Later, her mother brought him to the toy store.

Betty looked over a rack of action figures, asked how much they cost, then remarked, "It's a good thing I'm working."

Today's Thought

The first rule of Thesaurus Club is: don't talk about, mention, speak of, discuss or chat about Thesaurus Club.

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

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

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Meatloaf, baked potato, mixed vegetables, pears, sugar cookie Hamburgers, lettuce, tomato, onion, fried potates, tropical fruit, chocolate cake

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

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l A u G h i N g Techie pOiNt!!

During a recent visit to a community museum, our fouryear-old daughter, Sophie, was fascinated by an interactive display of an old-fashioned telephone and switchboard.

We explained to her that many years ago you would speak to an operator, who would then help make the call by plugging a cord into the appropriate jack.

With my wife pretending to operate the switchboard, Sophie picked up the antique phone and asked, "Mommy, could you please connect me to the Internet?"

Shopping

After searching for a particular book on dinosaurs in the science section without luck, a customer looked to me for help. He showed me a piece of paper with the title written on it: Thesaurus.

Get it?

Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.

Apropos

I work in drywall, which often involves using ladders. One day, as I was stepping down off a ladder, I accidentally turned my ankle. I grimaced in pain and sank to the floor. A co-worker knelt to look at my ankle then started laughing.

I didn't see what was so humorous until he pointed at my shirt. On the front it read, "It's only funny until someone gets hurt, then it's hilarious."

Helpful

Louise has a bad attack of laryngitis and completely loses her voice. To help her communicate with her husband Bruce, she devises a system of taps.

One tap means, "Kiss me, my darling."

Two taps means, "Yes please."

And 95 taps means, "I'll do the dishes."

Truth

History repeats itself, but each time the price goes up

AG MARKET NEWS Salt Lake City, Utah November 16, 2016 USDAUtah Dept of Ag Market News Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday November 15, 2016 Receipts: 2,513. Last Week: 2,416. Last Year: 1,408.

Feeder Steers and Feeder Heifers: mostly higher. Holstein Steers: no comparison. Slaughter Cows: steady. Slaughter Bulls: steady.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2; 200-250 lbs pkg 183.00; 250-300 lbs scarce; 300-350 lbs 160.00-185.00; 350-400 lbs 145.00-163.00; 400-450 lbs 149.50-157.00; 450500 l25.00-147.00; 500-550 lbs 120.00-137.00; 550-600 lbs 126.00-135.00; 600-650 lbs 119.00-127.00; 650-700 lbs 113.50-123.00; 700-750 lbs 112.50-117.25; 750-800 lbs pkg 115.00; 800-850 lbs 113.00-116.00; 850-900 lbs pkg 116.00; 900-950 lbs scarce; 950-1000 lbs 103.50-114.00.

Holstein Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: n/q; 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs scarce; 500-700 lbs pkg 69.75; 700-900 lbs pkg 66.50; 900-1100 Lbs scarce.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200250 lbs pkg 145.00; 250-300 lbs pkg 147.50; 300-350 lbs 137.50-150.00; 350-400 lbs 139.00-145.00; 400-450 lbs 131.00-135.00; 450-500 lbs 126.00-135.00; 500-550 lbs 120.00-137.00; 550-600 lbs 116.00-118.00; 600-650 lbs 114.50-116.50; 650-700 lbs scarce; 700-750 lbs 102.50106.50; 750-800 lbs 106.00-112.00; 800-850 lbs pkg 114.50; 850-900 lbs pkg 112.00; 900-950 lbs 102.00-112.00; 9501000 lbs 103.00-105.00. Heiferettes: 54.00-78.50.

Stock Cows: scarce.

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 44.00-52.00, high dressing to 53.50; Breaking 75-80 Lean: 53.00-60.25, High Dressing to 69.00; Commercial: scarce; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 32.00-42.00.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade: 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-1800 lbs 65.00-69.00; Yield Grade 2: 1000-1500 lbs 55.00-63.50; 1500-1750 lbs 54.00-60.00; Feeder Bulls: 650900 lbs scarce.

Source: USDA-Utah Dept. Of Agriculture Market News, Salt Lake City, UT (435-230-0402.)

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November 24, 2016

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com No it’s not your imagination it is getting warmer.

October was the warmest on record, 5 degrees warmer than the average and November will be more of the same.

The scariest part of all of this is that the North Pole is 34 degrees warmer than normal and the whole Arctic is up 18 degrees. The ice sheets that normally form this time of the year are so thin that they aren’t cooling things down. A couple of days ago SLC received its first freeze in 244 days and that was only for one night.

Did you take in the Super Moon on Sunday and Monday nights? It was magnificent. This Super Moon last occurred in 1948, 69 years ago. It is expected to recur in 18 years, 2034. This occurs when the moon is closest to the earth and appears 17% larger than normal. The moon will come within 221,523 miles, of the Earth. It is measured from the center of the Earth to the center of the moon. I along with Ms. Caine’s photography class took a picture of it, so we can compare it with the 2034 moon.

From the election country wide: Recreational use of marijuana passed in another 4 states, California, Massachusetts, Maine and Nevada. Voters in Florida, North Dakota and Arkansas approved measures allowing marijuana for medical purposes. Arizona, Colorado and Maine voted to raise the minimum wage to $12.00 by 2020. Washington

State voted to raise the minimum wage to $13.50 also by 2020. In Colorado the voters approved a measure that would allow a Physician to assist a terminally ill person in dying. This is practiced in 5 other states.

Nationwide there were 150 measures that appeared on the ballots and California led all states with 17 measures.

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, with your family and friends, or down at the Senior Center with your neighbors and friends. Many thanks to all of those that make this event possible at the Senior Center.

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, it is such a peaceful day, giving thanks for all that we receive. Black Friday always follows and it is a day that you can shop till you drop, or till your money runs out. A great new day is shop at your local business in town day. We have several that will be open that you can get some real bargains for Christmas.

Don’t forget, the one and only Radio Shacks left in Utah, is at Sam Marshall Drug store.

Another store that will be opened will be Becky Whitney’s Victoria Lane store. I met Becky about 11 years ago when I bought some of her art work. A year later Becky open her store on Main Street next to Rumors Hair salon. She has name brand fabrics on sale between $4 and $8 dollars a yard.

Becky will be having Quilting Classes all winter long and no machines are needed, they will be set up and ready to go.

Her store will be open on Sat-

urday’s between the hours of 11:00 and 5:00 all winter long, if the demand is there. Stop by the store and get more information and get into quilting it’s a fun hobby.

The Shed sporting goods store also will be open, come in for some great bargains in sporting goods, or just to talk to Randy about that big buck that you just missed. The Cowboy collectables is open some of the time and has some delightful merchandise. If you are looking for a gift, check out the hardware store, if they don’t have it you don’t need it. Looking for bargains check out the Hospital Thrift store, they have a lot stuff that is just as good as new.

Keep December 3rd open, Santa Claus is coming to town for Christmas in the Country.

Santa’s first stop on the big red Fire engine will be at the Social Hall at 10:00 am. So bring all of the kiddies, grand kiddies with their lists and there will be gifts and goodies for all. Bring your camera to get pictures of the kids with Santa and his beautiful helper, Mrs. Claus. At 11:30 Santa will be off to the Extended Care Residents for gifts for all of the residents, it always brightens up their day.

At 1:00 will be the Merchants Drawing at the Social Hall, you should have been given tickets from the Merchants in Town for every $10 you spent in their stores. You might as well stay home this year, because I have three tickets and I have never won anything so far, so it is bound to be my turn this year. I believe

this is the 18th year for Christmas in the Country, so I have been waiting a long time. The Christmas Sub for Santa quilt will also be drawn. Claudia Crump makes and donates a quilt each Christmas season as a fund raiser for Santa each year. The quilts get more delightful every year, you can see it at the bank. Tickets are 6/$5.00.

Between 5:00 and 8:00 pm are the annual Christmas Home Tours, we have 5 delightful homes this year.

Ruben and Susan Gallego home. It is north of town about 3 miles, turn left at 3600 N. Highway 89. This home is really worth the trip to get there.

Rick and Robbie Irish’s home and it also out on Highway 89, 2845 N. Kevin and Melanie Heaton home is at 30 S Main St, next to Joe’s Market.

Josh and Mandy Soper home, at 98 S. Main, across from the Court House.

Zac and Kylee Orton home, is located at 50 N. 300 W. Recently purchased from the John Gillette family. Tickets are available at the homes and social hall the morning of the “Christmas in the Country”.

All proceeds to go to Sub for Santa event ($5.00/ticket.)

Christmas would be lacking if we did not have home tours, thanks to all the generous homeowners. For every home on the tour there was at least 10 that said “talk to me next year”. Lots of church, club, business parties coming up in December. Keep in touch for information on them.

Mack O.

BrYce ValleY area news

by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com Congratulations to Lula Moore on celebrating her 97th birthday. She is still very active and just renewed her Driver's License. She loves the visits from friends and the telephone calls. Lula is such a special lady and we hope she had a wonderful birthday with family and friends.

We wish each of you a very Happy and Peaceful Thanksgiving. This is a good time to thank those around us who provide services that we use. Thank you to Erica Walz and her staff on putting a lot of hard work into putting out the newspaper for us to read and keep up on our area. Thanks to our very special EMT's who are so well trained and come right away when someone is in need. They are very thorough and willing to help us. Thanks to the people who keep us supplied with electricity, phones, TV service, water and all other public service workers.

Thanks to our teachers and others in the school system that teach our kids and spend so much of their own time preparing for this work. For the many people out there that are willing to come to the aid of those in need of a friend, a helping hand, a meal brought

in, or any extra service like that to help make our lives easier in times of loneliness and need.

To the Young Men and Young Women in the Bryce Area who provide helping services to their neighbors and friends. To those who work in the postal service and package delivery in our area. Hoping we didn't forget anyone but thanks for being there when a need is present. We live in a beautiful area in the Bryce Valley Area and the people are so giving and caring that we feel gratitude to live here among them.

Again to all of you thanks for your service. Saying hello are giving a smile can change someone;s day. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Today was Stake Conference some changes were made in our leadership positions. In the Stake Primary they released the Presidency with a thanks for a job well done. Released as President was Laura Pollock with Counselors Christine Nez and Cherish Syrett. Called to serve as President was Marie Barton, with counselors LaNae Cloud and LaRee Bybee and secretary Jo Neil Alvey. In the Stake Relief Society they released President Sherie Woolsey, Counselors Peggy Palm-

er and Marty H with Keela Mangum as secretary. Called to serve at President was Peggy Griffin with counselors Monica Taylor and Karen Ott. Secretary is Renon Bybee. A new calling for Stake Public Relations were Myron and Sannette Cottam of Escalante. Released from the High Council was Marty Rich and Vance Pollock. Called in their place was Brandon Baugh and Mike Ahlstrom. Some of the speakers were the Area 70 J. Kevin Ence and his wife of St. George. The new St. George area Mission President Smith and his wife and St. George 2nd Counselor in the Presidency, President and Sister Judd all spoke. (If I spelled a name wrong or got it wrong otherwise please forgive me.)

At Ebenezer's Barn and Grill on December 12th there will be a special concert with Mary Kaye and the Kaye Sisters. It will begin at 7:00 P.M. and the tickets are $5 - $20.

Mary Kaye is the beautiful vocalist of the Ruby's Inn Song, "Beauty Never Ends" She has a fantastic voice and it will be a great concert.. You can contact Ruby's Inn if you would like to get a ticket. On December 31st will be the Annual New Year's Eve Party beginning at 9:00 P.M. also held at Ebenezer's Barn and grill. The employee Christmas Party will be held on December 9th at 1:00 until 4:00 P.M. Plenty of food, entertainment, and Santa Claus.

The Bryce Valley Elementary is participating in the December Audubon Society Bird Count. Larry Davis, Ranger Roger, and Shantel Henrie all spoke to the Elementary students about this project that is done each year in December.

Have a nice week and please call or email your news to me for next week. Drive safely and don't eat too much.

(Oh yeah.) Thanks VS

November 24, 2016

Holiday Open Houses: Kanab BLM Headquarters and Escalante Interagency Visitor Center ESCALANTE - The holiday season is once again upon us, replete with all the good food, great company and wonderful memories that makes this time of year so special. To celebrate the season, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, the BLM Kanab Field Office and the USFS Escalante Ranger District, invites members of the public, family, friends and acquaintances to a Holiday Open Houses on December 2 in Escalante, and December 9 in Kanab.

“Many people embrace the tradition of including a family “year-in-review” letter with their holiday greeting cards,” said Cindy Staszak, GSENM manager, “that’s the idea behind these open houses – to give our staffs the opportunity to not just tell the local communities about all the great work accomplished in 2016, but to show them.”

“Our staff is excited to highlight many of our projects, and have the opportunity to talk with friends and neighbors about the work we do”, said Harry Barber, Kanab Field Office Manager.

Each Holiday Open House will feature a variety of exhibits describing ongoing projects and scientific

research including dinosaur fossils; as well as static displays of equipment used by Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service employees and volunteers. In Kanab, the paleontology laboratory will be open to visitors; and in Escalante, a video highlighting the Artists in Residence program will be shown. At both locations there will be updates on the ongoing projects as well as upcoming projects and activities.

BLM and USFS specialists and managers will be ready to answer any questions visitors may have. Light refreshments will be served.

“We’re really excited to be inviting our neighbors in to see what we do here in Escalante. I look forward to sharing the evening with everyone,” said Terry DeLay, District Ranger for the Escalante Ranger District, Dixie National Forest.

The Kanab Holiday Open House will take place at the Bureau of Land Management Administrative Building located at 669 South Highway 89A. The Escalante event will be at the Interagency Visitor Center, 755 West Main Street, Escalante. Both events will run from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and are free to the public.

—Bureau of Land Management

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Take an Unexpected Winter Getaway at Bryce Canyon National Park

mind you of simpler times. Ruby’s Inn and Bryce Canyon’s many interactive family activities make the stunning crystallized scenery come to life, including: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, sleigh riding and ice skating.

Cross-Country Skiing: Grab your skis at Ruby’s Inn, because Bryce Canyon offers 30 miles Courtesy ruBy's inn of cross country Snowshoeing in Bryce Canyon is a ski trails through beautiful and quiet winter experience. the nearby forests BRCYE CITY - Experi- and rim of Bryce Canyon for ence the world-renowned hoo- breathtaking views of the multidoos, dazzling red rock sky- colored hoodoos jutting out of scrapers, as they stand in stark the snow.

Snowshoeing: Get out of contrast against the white snow for a picturesque winter escape the hectic holidays by venturat Ruby’s Inn, Bryce Canyon ing out on snowshoes, available National Park’s quintessential at Ruby’s Inn, to get a first-hand look at the ponderosa pines of family hotel.

Break free from the crazi- Bryce Canyon.

Snowmobiling: Go on a ness of shopping malls and the stress of the holidays while sit- spin on countless loops and ting next to Ruby’s peaceful, trails in and around Dixie Nacrackling fireplace only found tional Forest that offer an ideal in old postcards and antique winter wonderland snow adsnowglobes. Ruby’s Inn is no venture.

Sleigh Rides: Take a roordinary hotel, celebrating 100 years since Ruby Syrett built mantic ride on ruby’s Inn sleigh Bryce Canyon’s first tourist to the rim of Bryce Canyon lodge. Now, his great-grandson, with impressive views while Lance Syrett, is the hotel man- breathing in the crisp air within the comforts of a warm blanket. ager.

Ice Skating: Getaway at a Escape the crowds at a picture-perfect location to re- reminiscent lodge, with an iceskating rink surrounded by a snow covered evergreen woodland, to remind you of what’s truly important in life.

Ruby’s Inn is offering a Winter Warmer Deal—stay one night and get 50 percent off each additional night, from October 30th to March 25th.

To read more about Ruby’s Inn and their winter activities, visit www.rubysinn.com.

—Ruby's Inn

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B irthdays Keith Carter 80th

ESCALANTE - Happy 80th Birthday to Keith Carter of Escalante. Keith is the proud father and grandfather of 13 children, 48 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren (at last count).

His family would like to invite everyone to come celebrate Keith's 80 wonderful years at an Open House at the Escalante Senior Citizen Center on Saturday, November 26th from 3-5pm. Come share memories with us.

Happy Birthday Dad, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa!!

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November 24, 2016

Ruby’s Inn Celebrates 100 Years in Bryce Canyon

Unidentified rider on Bryce Canyon’s rim.

Aerial view of Bryce Canyon’s hoodoos 100 years later.

BRYCE CITY - Ruby’s Inn held a celebration for employees, friends and family of the now 100-year old hotel this past weekend.

The celebration included a private concert as well as dinner and lunch for guests.

The historic establishment has been family-owned since its opening in 1916 and is now run by Ruby’s great-grandson, Lance Syrett.

Reuben C. (Ruby) Syrett brought his family to the wilds of Southern Utah, establishing a ranch near the present site of Ruby’s Inn. A few weeks after his arrival, another nearby rancher told Ruby of

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Guests of the Ruby's Inn Centennial Celebration enjoy a festive dinner as they watch Ruby's General Manager, Lance Syrett, share a speech on the projector. the canyon called Bryce.

Ruby and his family made a Sunday visit to the canyon rim. They were so impressed by what they saw that they not only took full advantage to tell people of the canyon’s beauties, but they also became hosts to its visitors. n.

He soon learned about Bryce Canyon, and after seeing the impressive scene he knew it was something special.

By 1919 they had obtained permission from the state to build a lodge, the “Tourist Rest”, near the brink of the canyon.

This past week Ruby's Inn hosted a special event to commemorate this great his-

tory.

“This event was really an opportunity to show our gratitude to the many people who have been instrumental in the success of Ruby’s Inn,” Syrett said. “Our family is so grateful for this incredible community of coworkers and friends who make Ruby’s a welcoming place for people who come from all around the world.”

Today, Ruby’s Inn has become Garfield County’s largest employer and takes pride in being the closest lodging to Bryce Canyon National Park. The lodging grew into multiple

buildings, an RV Park and campground, and even a main street reminiscent of the Old West. In 2007, the property even became its own town known as Bryce Canyon City.

“It hasn’t been easy for the Syretts all these years,” Syrett said. “It has taken a lot of hard work and dedication. My relatives who were managers before me were able to turn difficult times into great opportunities and grow the hotel into what it is today. I am very proud to be able to continue the family legacy today.”

—Ruby's Inn

Annual Open House at Capitol Reef National Park with Holiday Songs

WAYNE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

Attention To better serve our community, Wayne Community Health Center will be adding on to our clinic and expanding our Pharmacy. Over the next few months you will see construction on the East side/Main entrance of our building. A new alternate entrance will be opened just to the north of our main doors. There will be “Patient Only” parking on the north east side of the clinic, and additional parking in the front and the northwest side of the clinic. All Physical Therapy and Vision parking will be around back on the back side of the Physical Therapy building. The entrance for Physical Therapy will be through the west parking lot.

We will remain open throughout the construction.

CAPTIOL REEF “Come join us as we welcome the winter holidays with songs of the season’,” says Shirley Torgerson, Executive Director of the Capitol Reef Natural History Association. This open house celebration will be Friday December 2, 2016 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. At 2:00 pm children from Wayne County Loa Elementary School will decorate the park holiday tree with hand-made ornaments commemorating the National Park Service Centennial, and sing holiday songs. Live music by Becky Pace and Lynsey Shelar begins at 1:00 pm. Refreshments will be provided. A special discount of 20% off all bookstore merchandise is offered on Friday and Saturday, December 2 and 3.

—Capitol Reef National Park

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Kids gather around the tree during last year's Open House at the Capitol Reef Vistor's Center.

New Interactive Map Highlights Locations of Veterans Memorials SALT LAKE CITY -A new web-based map created by the Utah Division of State History shows the locations of hundreds of military veterans’ memorials, cemeteries and parks found throughout Utah.

“The goal of this project is to create a comprehensive, centralized location for our state’s veterans’ memorials, to remember and celebrate the contributions of all veterans of all time periods,” said Christina Epperson, GIS Analyst for the Division of State History.

The map (heritage.utah. gov/history/history-map-gallery) allows users to find veterans’ memorials statewide or by time period from the Civil War to the present.

“This is a terrific initiative! Utah is a patriotic state that strives to embrace and remember those who have served our great country and state,” said Gary R. Harter, Executive Director for the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs. “I urge all Utahns to find out their local monuments and visit them

as a way to express their appreciation for those men and women who valiantly serve from our state.”

There are currently over 200 known monuments, cemeteries and parks dedicated to veterans in Utah that are found on the map. But there are also likely ones that have not been included, and members of the public are encouraged to help identify those missing memorials through pictures and location information.

In an effort to make historical and cultural resources available to the public, as well as to reach younger audiences, State History is creating digital maps and data layers on topics and events important to the shared heritage of Utahns. The Veterans Memorial & Monument Project is freely available online, and the data itself can be downloaded directly from State History’s website.

—Utah Division of State History

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LegaL Notices

PUBLIC HEARING TROPIC TOWN A Public Hearing will be held Dec 1, 2016 at 6 pm in the Heritage Center 20 North Main Tropic Utah to discuss a zone change for 13.6 acres owned by Southpine Rentals. Currently zoned agriculture proposed change to general commercial for the development of an RV/Tents campsites.

For more information contact the town office 435-679-8713 Mon-Fri 8 am to 2 pm Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 24 and DECEMBER 1, 2016

BUDGET HEARING UPPER SEVIER RIVER WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT A Public Hearing on the Upper Sevier River Water Conservancy District Budget for the calendar year 2017 will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 28, 2016 at the Garfield County Courthouse, Commission Chambers, 55 S. Main St., Panguitch, Utah.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 24, 2016

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NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contained the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 14, 2016. Please visit http://waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)-538-7240 for additional information.

NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5365 (): Hydro Conduit Energy, LLC propose(s) using 25.0 cfs. from the Oak Creek (Sandy Ranch Area) for HYDROPOWER. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3089(a42107): Coyote & East Fork Irrigation Company, Dean and JoAnn Jones, Kasey King propose(s) using 10.5 acft. from groundwater (Bryce Canyon area) for MUNICIPAL: In Bristlecone Water Improvement District.

61-3092(a42110): Mike Bowers, Guy R. Coons and Linda L. Coons propose(s) using 0.0082 cfs or 1.0 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles southeast of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. The CLAIM(S) FOR DILIGENCE below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2. Persons challenging this CLAIM may file an action through the district court. Persons with information protesting the filing of the following claim(s) may file such statements with the State Engineer, Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, on or before DECEMBER 14, 2016. A $15.00 FEE WILL BE CHARGED FOR EACH SUCH PROTEST FILED. 95-35 (): USA Forest Service, USA Forest Service propose(s) using 114.54 ac-ft. from the Surface sources within the sub-basin boundary (Sub-basin 95 (F2)) for STOCKWATERING; WILDLIFE: Water is also used for wildlife purposes year round.

95-611 (D1410): USA Forest Service, USA Forest Service propose(s) using 112.75 ac-ft. from the Surface sources within the sub-basin boundary (Sub-basin 95 (F1)) for STOCKWATERING; WILDLIFE: Water is also used for wildlife purposes year round.

Kent L. Jones, P.E., STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 17 & 24, 2016

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS GARFIELD COUNTY Separate and sealed bids from qualified bidders for the Cannonville Irrigation EWP Project will be received by Garfield County Public Works Department on or before 3:00P.M., Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at the Commission Chambers of the Garfield County Courthouse in Panguitch, Utah. They will then be publicly opened and read aloud. Garfield County is a tax-exempt local government and reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Contractors may obtain plans and specifications for a cost of $20 per copy from the Garfield County Public Works Department located at 55 South Main, P.O. Box 77, Panguitch, UT 84759, phone (435) 676-1101. Prospective bidders may be required to demonstrate qualified status by documenting successful completion of similar type and size work and listing equipment and personnel to be used on the project. Demonstration of the bidder's qualified status shall be provided upon the County’s request Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 3, 10, 17, & 24 and DECEMBER 1, 2016

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BICKNELL, SCHOOL LUNCH WORKER - Wayne School District is accepting applications for a school lunch worker at Wayne High School. This position is for 16 hours a week with no benefits. An applicant who can be friendly with students while they are in the lunchroom is preferred. The applicant also needs to be able to work as a member of a team with school staff. For more information contact Coral Chappell at 435-45-3813 or coral.chappell@ waynesd.org. Please send applications to Wayne School District, PO Box 124, Bicknell, UT 84715. This position will remain open until filled.

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Salary Negotiations Can Help Boost Your Income When Changing Jobs by natHaniel sillin

Whether you're actively looking to make a move or being lured away by a recruiter, a new job offers many opportunities for growth.

Discovering how different organizations run and tackling the learning curve during the first few months is part of the fun, and struggle, of making a change.

Switching employers can also greatly benefit your financial future. While staying at the same job could lead to a modest annual raise, you might be able to negotiate a much larger jump in pay when changing companies.

Negotiating a job offer can be daunting, but consider what happens if you don't negotiate – you might wind up earning less than a hiring manager was willing to offer.

Do your homework to find an appropriate salary range before negotiating.

Whether you are a veteran or a novice negotiator, you may want to spend time researching before sitting down at the table. Keeping in mind that compensation can vary depending on location, look online for studies or personal accounts that reveal the salaries of someone in a similar role.

Several for-profit companies compile and share compensation information online, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics has pay data based on occupation and geography. You could also reach out to recruiters who focus on placing candidates in your industry as they're accustomed to discussing compensation.

The more data on your profession's compensation you can get the better, because you want to be able to make a fact-based request. Ask for too much and you risk being seen as unreasonable or out of touch. Ask for too little, and that might be all you get.

Job seekers often get stuck on who says a number first. While advice ranges, one thing is for certain – you don't necessarily want to use your previous salary as a starting point. Especially if your research reveals you're below the current market rate, you want your next offer to reflect the experience and talent you bring to the table. If you're being pressed to respond first, answer with the salary range you're aiming for during your job hunt.

Don't get stuck on money – keep the big picture in mind.

It can be easy to fixate on the cash portion of your compensation when negotiating, but sometimes there isn't any wiggle room in the budget. Look at the big picture of your potential pay and benefits. Perhaps a lower-than-desired cash offer is offset by a generous retirement contribution matching program, great healthcare benefits, stock incentives or bonus opportunities.

When the total compensation doesn't meet your expectations, try to think outside the box and give the hiring manager alternative options. You could request additional paid time off, the freedom to work from home one day a week or a professional development

stipend. After all, flexibility and personal growth can be more valuable than money.

At smaller companies, you could ask for a quarterly lunch with an executive in your department or your direct supervisor. A lunch won't cost the company much money, but it could give you insight into the company's future, let you know which skills to focus on developing and strengthen your personal relationship with higher ups.

Back up your request with valid reasons. Aim to reinforce each of your negotiation requests with a valid, relatable and quantifiable reason. When asking for more money, point to experience or skills that distinguish you from other candidates. Less traditional requests, such as meetings with an executive, could be justified by your dedication to self-improvement and desire to stay in touch with the company's needs.

Bottom line.

While changing jobs and negotiating an offer can be a challenge, moving to a new company could accelerate your salary's growth. Before jumping into negotiations, take time to research the market, consider your overall wants and validate your requests. Presenting a coherent argument can help win over a hiring manager and set you apart from other candidates.

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

November 24, 2016