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Thursday, November 30, 2017

Issue # 1231

Memories of Christmas: A Community-Wide Celebration

Garkane Returns $500,000 To Its Members

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WAYNE COUNTY - From Christmas carols to family stories, the holiday season evokes memories of Christmases past. The annual Interfaith Christmas Program features something for everyone. On Sunday December 10 at 6:00PM, all members of our community are invited to join in a celebration of Christmas. This interfaith program will be held at the Torrey LDS Church on Highway 24 in downtown Torrey.

This year’s theme celebrates the “Memories of Christmas”. Talented singers, musicians, and actors from throughout the county will participate in this evening of stories and music. The program will feature both individual and family entertainment along with community groups and choirs.

This event is an opportunity for neighbors and friends to share music and special thoughts about this holiday season. This free program is open to everyone. Bring a plate of cookies to share and celebrate Christmas as a community.

Event organizers include the Interfaith Council, Grace Christian Church, St. Anthony of the Desert Catholic Parish, Two Arrows Zen Meditation Center, and Torrey LDS Church. Also, thanks to the Entrada Institute.

—Annette Lamb

SUU Launches Community Initiatives with New Office, Programs

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The founding of Southern Utah University is a story of sheer willpower, courage and the determination of a tight-knit community that would not let the dream of higher education pass Cedar City by. “The preserving of the university was achieved by people who would never attend it,” wrote former SUU President Gerald Sherratt of the university’s founders. “Indeed, some of them had never had the opportunity of attending any school.”

CEDAR CITY/LOA - In 2018, Southern Utah University is poised to launch a series of programs designed specifically for the community. Housed in SUU’s School of Integrative and Engaged Learning, the newly created Office of Community and Academic Enrichment (CAE) has been charged to reach out to community members by extending academic experiences beyond campus boundaries to local and regional communities.

“Our role at Southern Utah University has always been to extend our reach to our off-campus community,” SUU Provost Dr. Bradley Cook said. “We are in a unique position where we can draw on our on-campus experts to contribute to the continuing education for all residents, and the School of Integrative and Engaged Learning is continually making a concerted push to elevate the lives of others in our community.”

Five unique programs have been placed under the direction of new CAE Director Melynda Thorpe to provide cultural, intellectual and skillbased learning opportunities for the entire community

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through a variety of interactive outlets.

“Work hard, have fun and make a difference in your community — that has always been my motto,” Courtesy suu CAE Direc- Hiking Southern Utah will be one of the tor Melynda classes featured in 2018 when Southern Thorpe said. Utah University launches the community “SUU has education classes. long relied on Community Professional the strength and support of its local community. We feel that Development: Also launching offering new and interesting Spring 2018, participants will courses designed specifically have opportunities to customfor members of the communi- ize professional portfolios by ty is an important way to give earning an SUU Institutional Certificate. back.”

Classes are designed to Community Education: Classes begin Spring 2018 increase marketability and for the purpose of creating teach new career-enhancing community partnerships and skills. Both community edugenerating fun, cultural, edu- cation and professional decational opportunities and ex- velopment courses will be ofperiences for those who love fered throughout the year in to learn. Subjects including a combination of boot camps, culinary arts, hiking southern seminars, short-term classes Utah, outdoor photography, and workshops, giving parand blogging will be taught by ticipants several options to fit local professionals for the pur- their schedules.

Community on the Go: pose of increasing participant knowledge and developing Safe, affordable travel for the community to international new skills. and domestic destinations. All trips are led by SUU faculty WEATHER FORECAST

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MIGHT BE RAIN ON SUNDAY. Thursday and Friday will be sunny and then the clouds and moisture will come in on the weekend. Temperatures will be dropping towards the end of the week generally mid-30s, with nights generally in the high teens. Wind will pick up towards the weekend to about 18 MPH.

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WAYNE & GARFIELD COUNTIES - Garkane Energy Cooperative members will receive $500,000 as part of the organization’s capital credit refund program.

Garkane is different from most Utah utilities because investor-owned utilities keep their profits to build their stock value; municipal utilities keep their revenues to fund administrative operations, while Garkane Energy operating as a cooperative, returns its excess cash to its member owners.

As a member, as soon as you use your first kilowatt-hour of electricity, you become a member-owner of Garkane Energy. As a not-for-profit Cooperative, whenever revenues exceed costs, Garkane allocates the excess cash to its member owners as equity. Depending on the cooperative’s financial status, the Board of

Directors can return a portion of the members’ equity as a capital credit refund in cash back payments.

“Part of the cooperative “difference” is being not-forprofit and returning excess margins back to our memberowners. Garkane’s Board of Directors and I are committed to returning capital to our members,” said CEO Dan McClendon.

Garkane had another good year financially, and after reviewing the operating budget for 2017, the Board of Directors approved a capital credit refund in the amount of $500,000. Current Garkane members will see a refund on their December bill. Former members, who are eligible, will receive a refund by check in the mail. The amount reGarkane Cont'd on page 2

Escalante City Council November 21 Meeting

ESCALANTE - Escalante’s city council met during their regular meeting time on November 21, with all members and city attorney Barry Huntington present. The meeting opened up with a public hearing on a number of different items. A few citizens in addition to the council members held discussions on the topics.

First up was Escalante’s renewal application to be an Enterprise Zone. Mayor Torgersen explained that the city has had Enterprise Zone status for ten years, and renewals

occur every five years. Under Utah’s Enterprise Zone program, which was established in 1988, certain types of businesses locating to, or expanding in, a town designated as an Enterprise Zone may claim state income tax credits provided in the law. Tax credits for new full time employees and for capital investments are available through the program—with businesses needing to meet various criteria to qualify.

Comments from the council as well as citizens

were positive in response to the reapplication, and following the hearing the council approved the Enterprise Zone re-application.

The council then heard comment regarding a proposal for an ordinance to prohibit retail tobacco specialty businesses. One business owner stated that the prohibition seemed unnecessary, as it was unlikely that such a business would open in the town due to lack of economic stainEscalante City Council Cont'd on page 2

Jubilee of Trees in St. George November 16th - 20th, Dixie Convention Center ST. GEORGE – At noon on Saturday, November 18, at the Dixie Convention Center something magical will happen among the Jubilee trees. Children of all ages will gather for the annual Jubilee Teddy Bear Picnic.

David Ellis and Robert Hawkes are sponsoring and co-chairing the picnic this year. Like most Jubilee events, the Teddy Bear Picnic is constantly evolving to keep it fresh and new, while still retaining enough tradition to make it an annual family favorite event.

“The Teddy Bear Picnic has something for everyone,” said David. “Everyone, both children and adults, gets to come, everyone gets a kidfriendly box lunch, and this year everyone gets a teddy bear! It’s a fun event for kids and those who are kids at heart.”

As part of this year’s picnic program, Westside Studios will once again be performing “Peter and the Wolf.” They put on a wonderful performance that will be enjoyed by all ages.

Every year, children are also invited to participate in a spirited parade around the Jubilee trees with Santa Clause.

Scrumptious cupcakes will complete the event.

“The kids always have a ball at the Teddy Bear Picnic,”

Art is how we decorate space, music is how we decorate time.

—Lenny Kravitz

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas themed tree from the 2016 Jubilee of Tree in St. George. said David. “We have a magical afternoon planned, complete with bubble shooters for the kids.”

Tickets are $15 per person and include lunch, dessert, program, parade, and a teddy

bear. Tables seat 8 and tend to sell out early. Purchase tickets in advance online.

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night. It is the night Utah’s very own Stars will appear live on the Jubilee stage.

The Night of Utah Stars concert starts at 6:00 pm on Saturday, November 18, and is free with a Jubilee of Trees General Admission Ticket ($5 for adults and $1 for children under 15).

Ed Tracey, a stand-up comedian and singer, will be master of ceremonies for the concert. Tracey has opened for Sinbad, Andrew Dice Clay, and Gallagher as well as performed on the Tonight Show.

Performing that evening will be Brodie Perry. Perry is a popular professional singer, actor, and vocal instructor known for his incredible range and repertoire.

Mikalene Ipson will also make an appearance. She has over 15 years of professional performance under her boots.

Ipson is a country singer and songwriter who also plays the piano and guitar and has released two original albums.

Philippe Clark Hall, international vocal coach and performer, will share his inspiring tenor voice on the Jubilee stage. Hall is known for singing and coaching opera Escalante City Council Cont'd from page 1

ability—citing studies that said it requires a population of thousands to support such a shop. Such a move might simply seem anti-business. Other commenters said they felt that nevertheless, it might be good to preempt such an establishment should the situation ever arise, largely due to the unregulated--and in addition, harmful—nature of many of the products sold in these stores.

The council subsequently unanimously approved the ordinance prohibiting specialty tobacco retail businesses.

The council forwarded a proposal to establish an ordinance to allow the city to hire a City Manager. Mayor Torgersen said the city has no plans at this time to hire a manager, but the ordinance allows them to do so, should they see it as desirable. She explained that a city manager serves as a liaison between the council and the city’s administrative office, and has no decision making authority.

The council, following the hearing unanimously passed the ordinance.

There was a greater level of discussion regarding the final public hearing item, a proposal to amend the city dog ordinance. The amendment included just one proposed change, requiring two complaints from two separate households about a dog or dogs—instead of just one complainant. The discussion opened up to other elements of the current city dog ordinance, with some suggesting that the current intervals of 15 minutes and 30 minutes for documenting barking behaviors was too steep a requirement. Others noted that regardless of how dog nuisances are measured, that the lack of enforcement of the current dog ordinance has been a longstanding problem in the city—it was suggested that enforcement measures be stepped up and followed through, including Garkane

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ceived is based on the volume and the value of electricity each member has purchased since becoming a member.

Over it’s 78-year history; Garkane Energy has returned over $10 million to its members. It’s nice to know that when revenues exceed costs, the difference (the margin) goes back to the members, not to investors. Garkane employees strive to treat you as a valued owner, not just another customer.

—Garkane Energy

and he is sure to be a performer to remember.

Dean Kaelin is singer, songwriter, musician, performer, and arranger. Kraelin is vocal coach to many famous performers. Kraelin is also President of the International Voice Teachers of Mix and he is sure to shine on the Jubilee stage.

Shayla Osborn Beck will also perform. Beck, a local from St. George, was the understudy for Elphaba in Wicked, during its first national tour. Beck ‘s performances are always memorable.

“We are excited,” says Tomie Johnson, Foundation Relations Manager, “to have such a talented group of music artists perform at the Jubilee.

We thank them for sharing their talents and supporting our cause as we raise funds for cancer care.”

Come enjoy “The Feeling of Fashion” at the annual Jubilee of Trees Fashion Show Luncheon, Monday, November 20, at noon. Come preview the season’s hottest looks for both women and men from Dillard’s department store.

Enjoy an afternoon of good food, friendship, and fashion that will benefit Cancer Care at Dixie Regional Medical

Center.

The Jubilee Fashion Show will be sponsored by Patricia Shoemaker-Glessner and Joseph Glessner. ShoemakerGlessner is a former television personality and anchor of “Spotlight Five,” which aired in Salt Lake City for over two decades. Shoemaker-Glessner will be making a special appearance at the Fashion Show.

Ashley Johnson will once again be using her talents to prepare a wonderful and entertaining fashion show. Johnson is a local designer best known locally for her St. George Parade homes built by Markay Johnson Construction, including: “The Nest,” “The Hive,” and “The Point.” As a formidable design-build team, the Johnsons have designed homes internationally and from St. George to Park City and across the U.S. “We can’t stop the feeling of how our clothes make us feel,” said Johnson. “So we might as well dress to look and feel our best. We have six categories of great clothing and 11 fantastic models. Come and learn about what styles of clothing will help you look and feel your very best.”

Just as Intermountain Precision Genomics is transform-

ing cancer care, a very special person will be surprised and then transformed with a makeover during the Fashion Show.

Ulta Beauty will do the hair and makeup and Dillard’s will provide the clothing. Everyone deserves to feel their very best.

“Dr. Brian Tudor,” said Johnson, “an oncologist at Dixie Regional, will tell us about the bright future of cancer care. A gifted singer and musician, Dr. Tudor will also perform for us. His wife, the dynamic Debbie Tudor, will be one of the MCs for the event.”

A performance by the Dixie State University Cheerleaders at the Fashion Show will encourage “The Feeling of Fashion” as you celebrate the holiday season with the important people in your life.

Fashion Show tickets are $25 for an individual ticket, or $200 for a table that seats eight.

For more information, or to reserve tickets: please visit DixieRegional.org/JubileeofTrees or call 435-2512480.

—Intermountain Dixie Regional Medical Center

fines enforced against offending parties. Council members discussed the proposed (two household complainant) amendment specifically, and determined that requiring two complaints from different households could be onerous—if one party is aggrieved and does not have other neighbors close by, this person or household would have no recourse.

It was suggested that the council review other local dog ordinances and table the current amendment and bring this discussion back to the table when they have further information. The council subsequently voted unanimously to do that.

It was mentioned briefly during this discussion that the city is planning to build a dog kennel to help with dog ordinance enforcement, but a location and funding have yet to be identified.

The hearing closed and the city heard a few personal public comments. Elaine Lott mentioned that the city’s Christmas lights look great; she inquired about where things are at with UDOT to possibly restripe Main Street to slow down traffic, and as a member of the city’s plan-

ning and zoning board, she wondered how much holding a public hearing (such as the one just held) costs, because she thinks it might be a good idea for P&Z to hold hearings on certain topics if the cost is not too much to do so.

One citizen requested that the city make some of the city’s action items for review more accessible (an example being the Enterprise Zone application), and perhaps more items could be posted on the web site. City recorder Stephanie Steed said that they do post that people can come in to the office to obtain documents related to city business.

Another citizen raised a concern about high speed chases on Main Street by the county’s sheriff deputies when they are pulling people over for traffic infractions. The concern is about kids or tourists or anyone who is not expecting a fast moving vehicle stepping into the street at the wrong time. The deputies do not use their sirens when pulling people over in town and the suggestion was perhaps they should do so if they are moving fast.

Another citizen noted that the metal roofing on the stables at the rodeo grounds

blows around in the wind and could come flying off and hurt someone, and it might be a good idea if the loose pieces got screwed down or cut off.

Council members responded that the Escalante Riding Club is responsible for maintenance on the buildings and they will look into it.

A couple of zoning items were considered. A conditional use permit requested by Gary Griffin for a retail business located at his home on 100 North was tabled by the P&Z. The location is currently zoned RR 120 and council member Marlene Stowe, representing the P&Z on their decision to table, said they were “not comfortable” with the change to a commercial retail business at that location.

Dacie Barney has requested a conditional use permit to operate a salon at Ronda Barney’s home. The city indicated that Ronda Barney would need to submit a letter of consent and she has done that. The city council approved the conditional use permit.

The city approved a capital improvements list (which The Insider will publish when finalized by the city recorder).

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CorreCtIon: We need to correct a piece of information published in Mack Oettting's FYI Panguitch column last week (November 23). Regarding Panguitch's Cowboy Smokehouse Restaurant, McKay and Noelle Perkins Magoon and Ralph and Natalie Perkins have purchased the Cowboy Smokehouse from Chris and Marla Gilbert. Randy and Becky Yard are not partners in the business. We apologize for the error. —Insider

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November 30, 2017

Local Lawyer: Types of Court

by Megan Mustoe On the day of your court hearing, you are anxious, determined, and hopefully on time…until you realize you are at the wrong court or in the wrong building. To prevent this hopefully future situation and not previously experienced problem, I thought I’d explain the different courts in Utah’s legal system.

First, a quick primer on criminal charges from least severe to most severe.

Class C misdemeanor: up to $750 fine and 90 days jail. Example: public intoxication. Class B misdemeanor: up to $1000 fine and six months in jail. Example: texting while driving or your first DUI offense (with caveats). Class A misdemeanor: up to $2500 fine and one year in jail. Example: secretly recording a video of a child under 14. Felonies include types of murder, crimes against children, multiple traffic misdemeanors, and multiple drug convictions, to name a few.

Second, when scheduling a hearing, ask the court clerk if you can do a telephonic court appearance. This is allowed in some cases and reduces the hassle of traveling to the county courthouse.

Use the utahcourts.gov website or your trusted attorney to determine how you should proceed in a case.

Justice Court. This state court is organized by county or municipality. In Wayne and Garfield Counties, there is one justice court in each county. Justice courts hear Class B and Class C misdemeanor charges and small claims. Small claims are civil cases where the amount in dispute is less than or equal to $11,000.

Small claims can be debt disputes, small insurance claims, employment, or any other civil dispute within the limitations of the court. Results disputed from this court is appealed to the local District Court. Justice Court judges are not required to have legal backgrounds and are picked by a selection committee then re-elected every six years.

Juvenile Court. This state court is for youths under 18 years of age who violate any federal, state, or municipal law and any child who’s been abused, neglected, or dependent. This court can sometimes determine child custody and support circumstances and place children under the court’s probation department. Severe traffic offenses involving minors: think DUI, fleeing a police SUU

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experts who share their expertise while touring with travelers in a group environment.

Activities are flexible and designed using community feedback. Recent trips include Operation Overlord: The D-Day Experience, where travelers visited France and stood on the beaches of Normandy on Veterans Day, and Christmas in London. Trips in 2018 will include trekking to the Inca Empire of Peru in May, Halloween in Transylvania and Christmas in the Alps.

Summer University: This program will highlight Cedar City as a summer destination for travelers from other communities. Participants will be able to tour the area’s national parks, participate in SUU expert-led excursions, immerse themselves in Shakespeare Festival activities and on-campus educational experiences, and stay in student housing for affordable rates.

Road Creek Inn: Community members can book an educational vacation to Road Creek Inn, SUU’s Capitol

officer, etc. Results disputed from this court are appealed to the Utah Court of Appeals. Juvenile court judges have law degrees and are recommended by a committee and appointed by the governor.

A recently chosen judge is subject to a retention election at the first general election greater than three years after the judge was appointed.

District Court. This state court hears appeals from justice court and everything else: family law, probate, criminal charges for Class A misdemeanors and felonies, property rights, eviction, civil rights, among others. Drug Court and Veteran’s Court are extensions of the district court. The sixth district includes Wayne, Garfield, Piute, Kane, Sevier, and Sanpete Counties; has court dates in each county seat; and is headquartered in Richfield. District court judges have law degrees, are recommended by a committee and appointed by the governor and subject to the same retention election procedures as juvenile court judges.

Federal Court. Federal courts have jurisdiction on federal lands and for federal crimes. However, some crimes on federal land are under state control. So make sure you follow your court paperwork to the right courthouse or ask an attorney for advice. There are two federal courthouses in Utah: one in St. George and one in Salt Lake City.

As a fun note, you can be called for jury duty as a resident of Wayne or Garfield County and have to travel to St. George or Salt Lake City as a potential juror.

Disclaimer: All materials in this article are prepared for general information purposes only to permit you to learn more about legal concepts. The information presented is not legal advice, is not to be acted on as such, may not be current, and is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: All materials in this article are prepared for general information purposes only to permit you to learn more about legal concepts. The information presented is not legal advice, is not to be acted on as such, may not be current, and is subject to change without notice.

Megan Mustoe, attorney, MustoeLaw.coM richfieLd

Reef field station in Loa, Utah.

Located near Capitol Reef National Park, Fishlake National Forest, Canyonlands National Park and the Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument, the historic hotel serves as a retreat option for any of the four programs at the Office of Community and Academic Enrichment at SUU. Originally built as a ZCMI Co-op in 1912, the property offers a quaint atmosphere for taking in the region.

Community education classes, and the CAE office, evolved over time to provide a better quality of life for southern Utah residents, whether that be a social-based class, professional development, or the love to learn something new.

For more information on programs in SUU’s Office of Community and Academic Enrichment; visit their website at suu.edu/siel/cae, give them a call at (435) 865-8259 or drop by the office at 136 W. University Boulevard, Office 003, Cedar City, Utah.

—Southern Utah University

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Schools & Sports Bryce Valley Elementary School Construction Update

We are moving forward on the construction of Bryce Valley Elementary School in Tropic. As a property owner, you may have noticed that for the last two years, you paid a lower tax rate on school district portion of your total tax. Next year, the tax rates will revert back and the property tax funding for our schools will return to normal.

Bryce Valley and Panguitch are both scheduled for elementary school replacements. Their plans are very similar and the end products will be almost identical, except for the variance in size. Both buildings are scheduled to have a classroom number that equals their current use, plus one extra classroom for growth. The plans will already have drafts for expansion, should additional classrooms need to be added in the future.

I met with the faculty of BVES on two different occasions, specifically to get their input on what their new school needs to be successful. Their input is then forwarded to our architect for vetting and incorporation into the new design. Mayor Brinkerhoff from Topic asked if the communities would be involved in input for the project. We plan to hold a community discussion at the BVHS auditorium before the Christmas holiday, to give our communities with an opportunity to provide input on the project and to gather further desires to make this school as effective and efficient as possible.

Because this project is competing with a skilled labor force that is currently booked completing projects in other Southern Utah communities, our entrance into the market for both bidding and construction will need to be timed to get us the best prices and workforce. The district has a Construction Management General Contractor, specifically to help us track other projects and enter the market at the precise time for success. Currently, we plan to have construction start at the end of the frost cycle in Tropic.

The best news of the BVES building project is that, the district has current cash reserves to complete 100% of the BVES project, without borrowing or taxing the county patrons. If you would like me to address your particular group or function and answer any questions, please contact me at the district.

—Tracy Davis, Superintendent, Garfield County School District

PHS Sports Sidelines by maCk oettIng At last Tuesday’s Bob Cat’s basketball game against Enterprise, there was a very large crowd, (over 300 in attendance) that came out to see last year’s State Champions play. And boy did they play, they ran roughshod over the 2A Enterprise team winning 64 to 36. This year’s team has a lot of speed and the play a real tough defense. Acey Orton led all scorers with 22 points, Jace Eyre at 18. Trevor Wolfley who really looked impressive with his great defensive work finished with 14. This team has four seniors on the team and they have really stepped up this year, Bosten Englestead and Bryson Marshall round out the starters and the Cats bench looks really deep this year and hopefully if all goes well they will bring back another championship. The Cats hit the road for the next 4 games with one down in Kanab last night and on Friday the 1st they will be over in Parowan. Next week on the 8th they go up to SVC in Richfield and have a game with Tintic at 5:30. Finally on the 15th the Cats will be back in town for their last home game this year and they will be hosting the Bryce Valley Mustangs. Then they are back on the road again for four more games to finish off the year. After the first of the year they will have a number of home games, if you can’t hold on their away games aren’t that far away.

Tonight the Lady Cats are hosting 2A Kanab and it should be a real good game, usually Kanab has a good team. The Ladies are loaded with a lot of talent and Coach Barney’s smothering defense works best with fresh bodies. At last week’s tournament in Richfield I watched the Milford Tigers warm up and they looked good, but we were too tired to stay and see them in action. The Tigers will be here the following week on the 13th, so we can check them out, they may be the Cats main competition in 1A, who knows this early?

This week it will be the tough guys turn to show their stuff, last night they got a jump on the season with a meet at Piute. However this Friday and Saturday it will be the Panguitch Invitational down at the Triple C Arena. Those that are wrestling fan’s this is your time to cheer on the local wrestlers, this is a very big event with over 22 teams competing. It is amazing to me, with so many matches going at the same time, how anyone can keep track of all the action, is beyond me, but they do. There is no rest for the Bob Cat Wrestlers; they are at Bryce Valley on Dec. 5th, Beaver on the 6th and the Parowan Tournament on the 8th. What a work out! Then it is back to Parowan on the 12th they will be at the Manti Tournament on the 15th and 16th. But they aren’t through for December Wayne will be here on the 19th and Richfield the next night 20th. I bet they will be ready for Christmas Vacation or at least their Coaches will be.

Garfield County Residents: Call Tina Anderson at 435-425-1115 for phone consultation or to set up an appointment at the Kazan Clinic in Escalante

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November 30, 2017

Wills, Trusts, and More Your Estate is More than Assets

by Jeffery J. mCkenna

Even if your children are grown with families of their own, you can probably remember scenes of sibling rivalry when they were younger. In some families, the competition continues into adulthood; for others, it decreases as children mature.

But it can all come flooding back while trying to divide up your estate after your death, as your children argue over who gets what.

If you die without a will or trust, a court will decide, based on state law, who will inherit your property. The result could well be contrary to your wishes. You have worked hard and accumulated assets - house, car, jewelry, investments, family heirlooms, etc. It is risky to simply expect your children to divide your assets evenly or work the distribution out for themselves. It is sure to create problems and mount expenses of probate, and your heirs will have to put up with court-appointed people making the family decisions.

While many people worry about the federal estate tax, the truth is most of us won’t have a tax problem under the current tax laws. But there is another tax that should be considered when formulating your estate plan – the “family tax”. The family tax should be of great concern. It is the emotional “tax” of the hard feelings paid by children and grandchildren when you do not express your wishes legally. It is also the financial price paid by charities that you would have gifted some of your assets to.

You can make it easy on yourself and your loved ones by taking a few simple steps to ensure that your estate is in order. Whatever the size of your estate, large or small, the first step is to have your intentions put in writing. You can do this either in a basic will or a will plus the trust documents that will be needed to carry out your wishes. An estate planning professional can help you make the best decision for your individual financial and family situation.

Once you have a plan in place, it is usually a good idea to discuss your wishes with your family. If a family member has questions about the details, or has any quibbles, you can explain your reasons for structuring your estate plan as you have.

Often a simple and direct explanation that makes sense to your family will set their minds at ease, and prevent future hard feelings. While your family shouldn’t dictate your actions, they should be informed about them.

It is also a good idea to discuss division of your personal property. The method of making a list with a description of the property items and who you’d like to have them – with input from your children – can alleviate any hard feelings later.

Putting together an estate plan is not as daunting as it might seem at first, and it pays big dividends in the long run. Not having an estate plan in place can cost you not only in dollars and cents, but could also cost you family discord.

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t H e Two Chances

I was driving home from work with my friend Benjamin when he rear- ended another car. Not wanting to hold up traffic, both drivers pulled onto a side street. Benjamin was flustered and unfortunately hit the car again. The damage was negligible, but before we went our respective ways, the other driver said, "This time, give me a five-minute head start."

WITH A SATELLITE OFFICE NOW IN PANGUITCH. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona.

He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead. He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 6281711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com.

The Eyes Have it

One boy in my fourth grade class said something inappropriate, and I glanced at him. Seeing my look he muttered, "Oh, sorry," and went back to his task.

A moment later I felt a tug on my sleeve. A girl who had noticed the interaction looked puzzled and asked, "How do parents and teachers do that look?"

l A u G h i N g Can It! pOiNt!!

On the farm where I was raised, home canning was a big thing. Most folks had a garden and ate out of it all summer; the surplus was put up in bottles for the winter.

The common saying was: "We eat what we can, and what we can't, we can."

Soaps

After visiting her grandmother one afternoon, our four-year-old returned home for dinner. When I asked her what they had done besides the usual cookie baking, she replied, "Oh, we watched Grandma's favorite soap opera. "The young and the Rest of Us."

Ageism

The morning of my daughter’s fifth birthday, I told her that if somebody asked her how old she was, she could simply spread out her hand and say “five.” “Oh, I get it,” she replied, “so now I’m a handful.”

Today's Thought

If you are over thirty, you are older than every dog on earth.

Misstake

"We apologize for the error in the last edition, in which we stated that 'Mr Fred Nicolme is a Defective in the Police Force'. This was a typographical error. We meant of course that Mr Nicolme is a Detective in the Police Farce."

Lost

A young boy around seven years old got separated from his father at a large woodworking show, remembering what his parents had told him to do in such a situation he approached a security guard and reported that he had lost his dad. "What's he like?" the security guard inquired.

"Mom says Sports and more sports." the boy replied.

Punishment

Yesterday I accidentally swallowed some food coloring. The doctor says I'm OK, but I feel like I've dyed a little inside.

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FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com There was a really big turnout at the Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Senior Citizens. There was great food, decorations and a lot of friends having dinner with each other.

This year many of the guests stayed for a long time just talking and enjoying themselves.

Many thanks to all of those that came and helped out with the dinner and the cleanup, your kind service was greatly appreciated. We will see all of you next Thanksgiving time, if all goes well. One of the questions that was asked, did you have to be a senior to come to the dinner and the answer is no, all are welcome even those with small children. If someone in your family is not able to come, because of health problems, you are more than welcome to take food home with you.

The open house at the LDS Temple in Cedar City was a much bigger success than anyone could have imagined. Over 180,000 visitors viewed the interior of this magnificent building.

The four Saturday crowds had over 50,000 visitors with lines of up to 4 hour waiting time.

No one seemed to complain of the long waits, they just

made new friends, while they were standing. John and Pam Yardley had a great deal to do with how well everything ran, Pam was everywhere helping out, even putting peoples booties on. What a nice service that was, for people with big feet like me or even older people that have trouble bending over. The Yardley’s have so many successful events in their lives, but this one had to top them all, thank you John and Pam for all that you do for our community and the world.

The Cedar City Temple will be dedicated next Sunday on December 10th and there will be live broadcasts at 9:00 am and 12:00 pm., here at the Panguitch Stake Center.

The one thing that I did notice was the lack of protesters. I don’t know what the reason is but here are a couple that I thought of, the LDS Church is building so many Temples that these groups can’t afford to hire people to come out anymore or they finally realize that their efforts were a waste of time, no one was listening to them.

This Saturday the second of December, is a big event, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be here at the Social Hall at 10:00

am. He again will arrive riding on a big Red Fire Engine that will be carrying him and Mrs. Claus, toting gifts for all the kids in town. This will be the kickoff of Christmas in the Country. There will be gifts and hot chocolate and cookies for all the kiddies and their families. Have the kids bring their lists for Santa and the Sub for Santa will be there also with help for anyone that needs it this year.

At 1:00 pm it will be the first of four Merchants drawings. The other three will be on the following three Saturdays, there are always many great prizes to be won at these drawings. You can get tickets at our local Merchants that are open, along with your purchases. Last Saturday was buy at home day, many of our local merchants have great and unique gifts. The Old Fire House, the Shed, the Marshall’s Drug Store, the Panguitch Saddle Shop and the Hardware Store all have great selections of toys or sporting goods, check them out and save on the cost of gas, going out of town.

On Saturday the 9th it will be the annual Christmas

Home tours and they will run from 5-8 pm. All funds collected from this event will go to the Sub for Santa fund.

You can tell it is the end to the tourist season, gas prices are dropping like a lead balloon. On a trip up to SLC last week, I checked out the gas prices all the way up.

The cheapest was in Salina, at $2.13 a gallon. Thinking that it would get cheaper up north I passed them up, but they all seemed to get higher the farther north I went. Most of the way it was as high as $2.48, but I did get midgrade gas at a Maverick station at ninety south, at $2.30.

I understand that a couple of my favorite young couple are coming back home. After three years of working with the Salt Lake Real Soccer team, Matt and Jen Houston, have decided to travel a new road here in Panguitch. Matt and Jen were heavily involved in the sports program at the High School, when they left here.

Enjoy today! Do something fun! Be happy! Have a great day.

Mack O.

BrYce ValleY area news

by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 orvickidiane36@hotmail.com

Congratulations to Kaleb & Kelsey McInelly on the birth of adorable little Seth Atlas. He was born on November 20th at 5:22 PM and weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. So precious a Christmas Gift. Grandparents are Dean & Karleen McInelly of Bryce Canyon City and the Verl Mathew's of Panguitch.

We sure love those grandkids.

A little on the anxious side I took advantage of my son Mike and his wife Stacie and son Ian who came to visit and had them set up our Christmas Tree and put the lights on the house. We thank them for doing that.

Stephanie Scott and seven of her children came to visit for Thanksgiving. They drove up from Mesa Arizona and had to leave Dad at home because he had to work. The stayed with Alma & Anita Fletcher and had a great visit.

Pauline & Curtis Hansen had family come the day after Thanksgiving for a visit.

They came from Cedar City and St. George and all had a good visit and stayed for a couple of days.

For the Escalante Stake Conference on December 2nd and 3rd in Escalante the visiting authorities will be L.

Whitney Clayton and Stephen Bangerter. The Stake Choir will also perform.

Jason Wright a writer, will be holding a Writing Seminar at the Bryce Valley Elementary School. In the evening he will hold a "Family Night" for families who want to learn about writing and you can watch for information to be posted or contact Megan Cottam of Cannonville for more information. This will be held on December 5th.

We are happy to hear the Loreli Adkins is up and around and doing much better.

She has had a long, hard time

lately and we wish her the very best in the future. Also on the mend is Dorie Baugh.

Her doctors are saying they are pleased with her progress and are happy see is right on with her goals she set from the beginning to be home by Christmas. We have her in our prayers and thoughts and can't wait to see her come home.

Her family has been so supportive and vigilant and been by her side all the time. What love they shared with her.

Speakers in Henrieville today were Lance & Marie Jaggar and youth speaker, Ivy Johnson. In Tropic the speak-

ers were, Lonnie & Cheryl Pollock, prior to their leaving for their mission in Nauvoo Illinois.

President Chynoweth and Alvey spke also.

In Cannonville the Elder's (New One) were the speakers, Kaden Chynoweth, Pres. and his counselors Darrin Mathews and Rozin Manning.

John Ahlstrom has been moved to the position of Teacher in the Aaronic Priesthood in Tropic.

Blessing their adorable little girl, Remi Collette, were Trenton and Codi Leslie.

Trenton did the blessing and

many family members and friends were in attendance.

Grandparents in Tropic are Randall & Dianna Leslie and Tawn & Cami Mangum.

Well here we are going into December and the weather is acting like fall. Some very warm days so when we do get the cold and snow it is going to be harder to take.

Hope everyone is all ready for the big day.

Have a safe week and please drive safely. Keep those in your prayers that need extra blessings and please call or email your news. Thanks VS

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

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

HELP WANTED

FOR SALE TRAILER - 1 1/2 ton heavy duty military trailer, 9.00 X 20 tires. $1500 obo. Call Kelly 435 425-2001.

PANGUITCH CITY

LUMP COAL, TEASDALE - Sufco or Consol mine coal available.

Quarter, half or full tons available. Call Rex - 291-2494 or 2012831

Job Announcement Panguitch City is hiring a part time employee on a contract basis as a Social Hall Monitor for the winter months. Position will be responsible for keeping the Social hall open from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Social Hall will close for major events, holidays, High School athletic events, and when rented for a public event.

Monitor will be responsible for maintaining order, care of equipment, and making sure building is open and supervised. Monitor must be willing to work with youth and have evenings free. Position will start on approximately November 1, 2017 and will continue until approximately April 1 of the following year. Hours and overall schedule will be determined by use, events, weather, and budget.

Sealed bids should be turned in to the Panguitch City Office by 5:00 p.m. on December 6, 2017. The job will start immediately. Applicant must reside in the Panguitch City limits.

More detailed questions can be directed to Lori Talbot at the Panguitch City Office (25 South 200 East – 435-676-8585) during normal business hours.

Send Bids to: Panguitch City Attention Lori Talbot PO BOX 75 Panguitch UT 84759

Panguitch City is an equal opportunity employer.

Panguitch City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

DENTAL ASSISTANT Escalante Dental Clinic is looking for a motivated Dental Assistant to join their team. This position will be part-time, working two or three days per week.

The positon responsibilities include: • Patient Interaction.

• Taking X-Rays.

• Chairside assisting.

• Scheduling, Charting, Documenting dental visits on computer.

• Sterilization of dental Instruments.

• Set-up and cleaning operatory and office.

LOOKING TO BUY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org Boulder Elementary School Custodian Boulder Elementary School Food Service Worker Boulder Elementary School Para Professional Bryce Valley Elementary School Para Professional Panguitch Elementary School Para Professional Substitute Teachers for all schools CONTRACTS AVAILABLE: Structural/Engineering evaluation contract for PES gymnasium SALARY: Please see 2017-2018 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children. See the job description for additional requirements.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified or certified application. Please direct questions to: AES Head Teacher Julie Allen (435-624-3221) BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-1110) BVES Principal Layne LeFevre (435-531-0405) BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-679-8835) EES & EHS Principal Chip Sharpe (435-704-4199) PES Principal Nick Reynolds (435-676-8847) PHS Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-8805) Superintendent Tracy Davis (435-676-1379) Online application available: www.garfk12.org Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

DEADLINE: See the district website for closing date of each position.

Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

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Experienced applicants would have the following: • Dental Assisting Experience • Pedo, Endo, Oral Surgery and General Dentistry Experience.

• Knowledge of Computer Charting and Digital x-rays • X-Ray Certified.

• CPR Certified.

We are willing to train those with no assisting experience.

Starting wage is $10.00 an hour. Wage is negotiable if you have dental experience.

Email your resume to: escdental@waynechc.org Or you can drop it off in person at Escalante Dental. rtn

We are looking for friendly, hardworking professionals who enjoy the hospitality industry and interaction with guests.

P O S I T I O N S AVA I L A B L E: Front Desk Agents Laundry Services Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen Positions to start April 1st through October 31st At Capitol Reef Resort we promote from within. Please stop by in person to complete an application.

We are located at 2600 E SR 24, Torrey UT 84775 435-425-3761 rtn

MEETINGS Tropic AA meeting Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion. rtn

Part-Time Teller Position Panguitch, Utah Do you enjoy customer service?

Would you like to be a part of a successful team?

Zions Bank is hiring a Part-Time Teller (25 hours/week) Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 2:00pm in our Panguitch, Utah location.

Teller (25 hours) – Job Number: 039279 At Zions Bank we believe our employees are our greatest assets.

If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to success, then Zions Bank could be the place for you!

Apply online today at www.zionsbank.com/careers by searching job number 039279.

A division of ZB, N.A. Member FDIC Equal Opportunity Employer

LOOKING FOR EXTRA CHRISTMAS MONEY? Buyer in Escalante is looking for pre-1964 silver U.S. coins. Will buy for 10x the face value. Contact Alan 435-826-4131 11/30 Local Buyer wants your antiques! Also buys all Native American Indian jewelry, pottery, rugs, knives, also buys old windup clocks, pocket watches and old wrist watches. Or anything old. Call 435-676-8631. rtn

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LegaL Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE The following described real property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, purchase price payable in lawful money of the United States of America at the time of sale at the main entrance of the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah, on Thursday, December 28, 2017, at the hour of 1:00 p.m. of that day for the purpose of foreclosing a deed of trust originally executed by Poli-Gold, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, in favor of Cache Private Capital Diversified Fund, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, covering various parcels of real property located at Panguitch Lake, Garfield County, Utah, and more particularly described as: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A” The current beneficiary of the trust deed is Cache Private Capital Diversified Fund, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company and La Jolla Cove Bullhead City, LLC, a California limited liability company, and the record owner of the property as of the recording of the notice of default is Poli-Gold, LLC. The trustee's sale of the aforedescribed real property will be made without warranty as to title, possession, or encumbrances. Bidders must be prepared to tender a cashier’s check in the amount of $100,000.00 if the property sells together, and $20,000.00 per parcel if the property sells in individual parcels at the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashier’s check or wire transfer received by 12:00 noon the following business day. The trustee reserves the right to void the effect of the trustee’s sale after the sale based upon information unknown to the trustee at the time of the sale, such as a bankruptcy filing, a loan reinstatement, or an agreement between the trustor and beneficiary to postpone or cancel the sale. If so voided, the only recourse of the highest bidder is to receive a full refund of the money paid to the trustee.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED this 16th day of November, 2017 Scalley Reading Bates Hansen & Rasmussen, P.C. successor trustee By: Marlon L. Bates Its: Supervising Partner 15 West South Temple, Ste. 600 Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 Telephone: (801) 531-7870 Business Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Trustee No. 58119-01 EXHIBIT A PARCEL 1: BEGINNING AT A POINT NORTH 88°02'09" WEST 2626.63 FEET FROM THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH, RANGE 7 WEST, SALT LAKE BASE AND MERIDIAN, SAID POINT BEING THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 4 AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 88°02'09" EAST ALONG THE EAST-WEST QUARTER SECTION LINE 257.13 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID LINE RUNNING SOUTH 1°14'17" WEST 17.21 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 83°52'36" WEST 198.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 70°11'19" WEST 157.20 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 20°41'12" EAST 321.17 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 41°20'36" EAST 124.05 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 63°49'49" EAST 222.21 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 36°26'17" EAST 132.45 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 16°43'12" WEST 85.61 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 12°00'28" EAST 204.23 FEET; THENCE NORTH 56°49'20" WEST 404.62 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 28°20'36" WEST 209.22 FEET; THENCE NORTH 86°38'40" 35.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 3°21'20" EAST 55.65 FEET; THENCE NORTH 86°38'40" WEST 345.79 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF PANGUITCH LAKE RESORT, PHASE 1, SUBDIVISION AMENDED; THENCE NORTH 02°09'48" WEST ALONG SAID BOUNDARY LINE 670.45 FEET; THENCE NORTH 68°36'39" EAST 10.29 FEET; THENCE NORTH 65°53'14" EAST 468.79 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM COMMENCING AT A POINT LOCATED NORTH 1915.35 FEET AND EAST 2333.50 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH, RANGE 7 WEST, AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 3°41'23" WEST 49.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 86°18'37" EAST 132.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 3°41'23" EAST 49.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 86°18'37" WEST 132.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH IS SOUTH 87°09'49" EAST 2198.28 FEET ALONG THE SECTION LINE AND NORTH 2158.55 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH, RANGE 7 WEST, SALT LAKE BASE AND MERIDIAN, AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 0°19'07" EAST 108.56 FEET; THENCE NORTH 86°39'54" EAST 16.01 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 2°09'48" EAST 93.72 FEET TO THE POINT OF CURVATURE OF A 15.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE TO THE RIGHT 23.39 FEET THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 89°20'37" WITH A CHORD OF SOUTH 42°30'30" WEST 21.09 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87°10'49" WEST 5.88 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 3: ALL OF LOTS AND BLOCK AND COMMON AREAS WITH IN PANGUITCH LAKE RESORT PHASE 1, AMENDED, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF. RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: LOTS 14, 19, 20, BLOCK 5; LOTS 1, 3, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, AND 19, BLOCK 6; AND LOT 1, 11, 12, 13, BLOCK 8.

PARCEL 4: LOTS 33, 34, 35, LAKE FRONT ESTATES PHASE II, AMENDED, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF. RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. DESCRIPTION OF THE UTAH WATER RIGHTS TOGETHER WITH: ALL WATER RIGHTS AND INTERESTS OF ANY KIND IN ANY WATER RIGHTS, INCLUDING: AS DEFINED BY THE UTAH STATE ENGINEER'S DATABASE FILES, WATER RIGHT NO. 61-2826 IS OWNED BY POLI-GOLD LLC AND REPRESENTS 25.58% OR 26.4 ACRE-FEET OF THE FLOW OF AN UNNAMED SPRINGS DIVERTED FROM A POINT SOUTH 740 FT. EAST 2410 FT. FROM NW CORNER OF SEC 09, T36S, R7W, SLBM, FOR THE IRRIGATION OF 13.2 ACRES. WATER RIGHT NO. 61-2826 IS THE SUBJECT OF APPROVED BUT UNPERFECTED CHANGE APPLICATION A34605, AND; AS DEFINED BY THE UTAH STATE ENGINEER'S DATABASE FILES, WATER RIGHT NO. 61-2837 REPRESENTS 4 SHARES OF STOCK IN THE WEST PANGUITCH IRRIGATION AND RESERVOIR COMPANY. WATER RIGHT NO. 61-2837 IS OWNED BY POLI-GOLD LLC, STATE OF UTAH BOARD OF WATER RESOURCES, AND THE WEST PANGUITCH IRRIGATION AND RESERVOIR COMPANY AND REPRESENTS 6.4 ACRE-FEET FROM PANGUITCH CREEK IN GARFIELD COUNTY, UTAH, FOR AN UNEVALUATED NUMBER OF ACRES IN A GROUP TOTAL OF 2.133 ACRES. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 30, and DECEMBER 7 & 14, 2017

NOTICE TO WAYNE COUNTY VOTERS I, Ryan Torgerson, Clerk of Wayne County, in accordance with Utah Code Section 20A-5-101 do hereby notify the citizens of Wayne County that: 1. Candidates are to be elected to the following offices at the upcoming General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, and; 2. The Declaration of Candidacy filing period for qualified political party candidates and local school board candidates begins on Friday, March 9, 2018 and ends at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, March 15, 2018, and; 3. The Declaration of Candidacy filing period for justices and judges of a court of record begins Monday, July 2, 2018 and ends at 5:00 p.m., Monday July 16, 2018, and; 4. The Declaration of Intent to Gather Signatures period for qualified political party candidates begins on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 and ends on Thursday, March 15, 2018, and; 5. Candidates must submit nomination petition signatures no later than 14 days before the day on which the qualified political party holds its convention to select candidates for the elective office.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor 1. FEDERAL A. U.S. Senate. One (1) Senator for a six (6) year term.

B. U.S. House of Representatives. One representative for a two (2) year term in the Second Congressional District consisting of Beaver, part of Davis, Garfield, Iron, part of Juab, Kane, Millard, Piute, part of Salt Lake, part of Sanpete, Sevier, Tooele, Washington, and Wayne Counties.

2. STATE A. State House of Representatives. One member of the Utah House of Representatives for a two (2) year term from each of the seventy-five (75) State legislative districts.

B. State Board of Education. One member for a four (4) year term from District 14 in which Wayne County is located.

C. Local Board of Education. Wayne School District Board members for a term of four (4) years.

(1) District Four (4) representing Loa (2) District Five (5) representing Hanksville.

3. COUNTY A. County Commission. Two (2) County Commissioners for a term of four (4) years.

B. County Officials for a term of four (4) years: 1. County Attorney 2. County Clerk/Auditor 3. County Sheriff 4. JUDICIAL A. Supreme Court. There will be an unopposed retention election for one (1) Supreme Court Judge, provided that the incumbent whose term is expiring files during the filing period.

B. Court of Appeals. There will be an unopposed retention election for one (1) Court of Appeals Judge provided that the incumbent whose term is expiring files during the filing period.

C. District Court. Sixth District. One (1) Judge in the Sixth Judicial District, which consists of Garfield, Kane, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne Counties.

D. Justice Court. Any Justice Court Judge whose term is expiring shall be subject to an unopposed retention election in the County or counties in which the court to which the judge is appointed is located.

5. BALLOT PROPOSITIONS H.J.R. 7 (2017). Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution – Active Military Property Tax Exemption.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 30, 2017 NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours on or before DECEMBER 27, 2017. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3126 (a43096): State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company, Michael M. and Cynthia Winger propose(s) using 0.816 ac-ft from groundwater (1 mile West of Panguitch Lake) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 30, and DECEMBER 7, 2017

BUDGET HEARING UPPER SEVIER RIVER WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT A Public Hearing on the Upper Sevier River Water Conservancy District Budget for the calendar year 2018 will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday December 5, 2017 at the Garfield County Courthouse, Commission Chambers, 55 S. Main St., Panguitch, Utah.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 30, 2017 PUBLIC HEARING TROPIC TOWN Tropic Town planning commission will hold a public hearing Thursday, December 7, 2017 in the Tropic Heritage Center 20 North Main at 6 pm Property zone change Residential to General Commercial Acreage: .65 acres * Serial #T-51 Owner: Brinkerhoff & Mecham LLC Please contact Tropic Town Office if you have any questions 435-679-8713.

I, the duly appointed and acting clerk for Tropic Town hereby certify that copies of the foregoing notice was posted in three public places within the municipality on November 21 2017 and published in the Wayne Garfield Insider November 30, 2017.

Marie Niemann – Tropic Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 30, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PAUNSAUGUNT CLIFFS SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT Paunsaugunt Cliffs Special Service District will hold a public hearing on Friday, December 8, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the Town of Hatch Community Center, 49 West Center in Hatch, Utah for a budget opening of the December 31, 2017 budget and to adopt the December 31, 2018 budget. The public may inspect the December 31, 2018 budget at the Town of Hatch Community Center.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 30, and DECEMBER 7, 2017 PUBLIC NOTICE WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT The Wayne School District Board of Education regular Board Meeting scheduled for December 13, 2017 at 6:00 PM has been rescheduled for December 7, 2017 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will still be held at the Wayne Middle School at 75 North Center Bicknell, UT 84715. If you have questions please contact the district office at 435-4253813.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 30, 2017