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Thursday, December 8, 2016

Garfield County Commision Meeting

Highlights: Senate Grazing Bill and GSENM Grazing EIS; New BCNP Superintendent Makes Introductory Visit; Alton Coal Litigation Discussed in Closed Session PANGUITCH - The Garfield County Commission met during their regular meeting time on Monday, November 28, 2016 at 10am in commission chambers. Garfield County Attorney Barry Huntington, Commissioners Leland Pollock, David Tebbs and Dell LeFevre were present.

Also present were county employees Camille Moore, Brian Bremner, Falyn Owens and Justin Fischer.

Commissioner Pollock mentioned his intent to speak with Kane County commissioners about sponsoring the “habitat restoration bill.” [Senate Bill 365 – A bill to improve rangeland conditions and restore grazing levels within the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, introduced

by Senator Orrin Hatch on February 4, 2015] Pollock said that Kane County is “a little bit tentative right now, cost-wise,” but that he intends to speak

with them about hiring a lobbyist.

“The restoration bill is the biggest thing we can do on restoration on the monument,” said Pollock. He asked county engineer Brian Bremner to, “Add this to your list to get with Kane County on the Hatch Bill and get that finalized by January 1. We don’t want to waste any time,” he said.

Pollock noted that there was a monument grazing meeting to be held in Kanab on the following day, Tuesday. [The GSENM’s administrative draft of the grazing EIS is currently being distributed for review among cooperating agencies.

In a separate conversation with Assistant Monument Manager Matt Betenson, Betenson said the GSENM Grazing EIS will be available to the public in spring of 2017.] There are “Absolutely some issues there,” said Pollock, saying they will want to make time to review the Grazing EIS administrative draft.

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Garfield County Files New Lawsuit Against Interior SALT LAKE CITY – On Wednesday, November 30, 2016, Garfield and Kane counties and the Rural Utah Alliance filed a new lawsuit against the Dept. of Interior and Bureau of Land Management in US District Court.

The lawsuit, a “Complaint for Declaratory Relief,” states that Sally Jewell, “in her capacity as Secretary of Interior, implemented and executed a final agency action, which is arbitrary, capricious, constitutes an abuse of discretion, and is otherwise not in accordance with the law, in violation of the Administration Procedure Act.” The suit is in response

to the Dept. of Interior’s Discretionary Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement to Modernize the Federal Coal Program, issued January 15, 2016, which is referred to generally as the Coal Order and Moratorium.

In the Coal Order, the Interior Secretary states that “no new applications for thermal coal leases or other lease modifications will be processed…; and for pending applications, no lease sales will be held, leases issued…,” other than enumerated exclusions.

The Secretary identifies her discretionary authority to call for the coal moratorium Coal Suit

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Monument Open House Offered Warm Welcome

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ESCALANTE - BLM Field District, Monument and US Forest Service staff from Escalante and Kanab were on hand to greet visitors who came to learn about the year's accomplishments on the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and the Dixie National Forest, during last Friday's open house at the Escalante visitor center. Guests munched on snacks while circulating with monument staff and examining displays about the numerous studies and activities taking place on the Monument and F.S. Escalante Ranger District related to recreation, artist programs, vegetation management, geology, paleontology, night skies, and the acoustics of the most wild places in the canyons. Even Smokey the Bear wandered in toward the end of the evening to grab some refreshments and mingle with the crowd. Here, Smokey is shown with BLM field staff ranger Deak Dollard, and Aaron Kania, BLM law enforcement supervisor for southwestern Utah.

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Utah Faith Leaders Send Thanks for BLM Methane Rules

SALT LAKE CITY Faith leaders from Utah and across the Southwest signed a letter addressed to President Obama and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell thanking them for adopting new measures to reduce natural-gas waste on publicly owned lands.

The letter said the new policies are in sync with church efforts to counter what Pope Francis has called a "throwaway culture."

"All of our resources are finite, and they need to be used well and wisely, and that is what being a good steward is. And that is why this ruling is important,"

said Susan Soleil, a board member with Utah Interfaith Power and Light - one of the 25 some groups to sign the letter.

President-elect Donald Trump hasn't yet taken a position on methane limits, but he has promised to roll back regulations on fossil fuel development. Soleil said she hopes the faith community's support for the Bureau of Land Management's rules will help convince the in-

coming administration to keep them in place.

Gas lost on public lands isn't processed and brought to market, Soleil pointed out, so reducing waste also means more money from royalties going into tax coffers to help pay for schools, roads and other needs.

"Lost methane equals lost revenue," she said. "If that money can go back into the schools and the communities that need it, then re-

ally it should be captured and the leaks should be stopped."

According to a report by the business consulting firm ICF International, more than $28 million worth of natural gas was wasted in Utah in 2013 alone, and $330 million is lost nationally from public and tribal lands.

—Eric Galatas Utah News Connection

2,500 Square Mile Methane Cloud in the Four-Corners Area

Boulder Holiday Market Uses Adorable Children to Sell Handmade Gifts

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Brylee Holladay sells homemade banana bread that received rave reviews from the attendees.

Lilian Sanders was selling pinecone bird Children also made wire sculptures and fresh feeders that she made with her dad. made wreathes. Vendors at the Boulder Holiday Market sold everything from beautiful hand carved REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED wooden bowls to alapaca hats IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA at last weekend's event.

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THURS.DECEMBER 8 - WED. DECEMBER 14

CLOUDS, CLOUDS AND SOME MORE CLOUDS throughout the whole week. Temperatures will be highs in the mid & lower 40s. Lows will hover around the low 20s and teens and dropping on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a bit a wind chill coming in. Wind will hit highs of 15 mph. No snow in the forecast.

This handout image provided by NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Michigan, shows the Four Corners area, in the white square, the major U.S. hot spot for methane emissions. This Delaware sized methane cloud hovers over the Four-Corners area. A report, published in August of 2016, in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, said about 250 individual sources — including gas wells, storage tanks, pipelines, and processing plants — appear to account for about half of all methane emissions in the area. Of that, about 50 percent is coming from just 25 individual sources, meaning two dozen points of emission are responsible for about one-fourth of all the methane spewing into the atmosphere in the Four Corners. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory led the study, which aimed to identify the source of a 2,500 square-mile cloud of methane that had first shown up in satellite images in 2014. The tracked points of emission are from venting, flaring and leaking methane. Methane is released into the air from deliberate venting and flaring by the oil and gas operators, as well as leaks resulting from outdated technology and inadequate monitoring and/or regulations. A report by ICF International found that venting, flaring and leaks from oil and gas sites on federal and tribal land in New Mexico, alone, effectively lost $100 million worth of gas in 2013. That, in turn, represents lost royalties to taxpayers of nearly $43 million since 2009.

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December 8, 2016

Farm Service Agency Extends Voting Deadline for County Committee Elections Utah Producers Now Have Until Dec. 13 to Submit Ballots

SALT LAKE CITY The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Utah Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, Mark Gibbons, today announced that the deadline to submit ballots for the 2016 County Committee Elections has been extended to ensure farmers and ranchers have sufficient time to vote. Eligible voters now have until Dec. 13, 2016 to return ballots to their local FSA offices. Producers who have not received their ballot should pick one up at their local FSA office.

“We’re extending the voting deadline to Dec. 13 to give farmers and ranchers a few additional days to get their ballots in,” said Gibbons. “I urge all eligible producers, especially minorities and women, to get involved and make a real difference in their communities by voting in this year’s elections. This is your opportunity to have

a say in how federal programs are delivered in your county.”

FSA has modified the ballot, making it easily identifiable and less likely to be overlooked. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked no later than Dec. 13, 2016.

Newly elected committee members will take office Jan. 1, 2017.

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, conservation, indemnity, disaster and emergency programs.

Producers must participate or cooperate in an FSA program to be eligible to

vote in the County Committee election. Approximately 1.5 million producers are currently eligible to vote.

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.

For more information, visit the FSA website at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections.

You may also contact your local USDA service center or FSA office. Visit http:// offices.usda.gov to find an FSA office near you.

USDA works to strengthen and support American agriculture, an industry that supports one in 11 American jobs, provides American consumers with more than 80 percent of the food we consume, ensures that Americans spend less of their paychecks at the grocery store than most people in other countries and supports markets for homegrown renew-

able energy and materials.

Since 2009, USDA has provided $5.6 billion in disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; expanded risk management tools with products like Whole Farm Revenue Protection; and helped farm businesses grow with $36 billion in farm credit. The Department has engaged its resources to support a strong next generation of farmers and ranchers by improving access to land and capital; building new markets and market opportunities; and extending new conservation opportunities. USDA has developed new markets for rural-made products, including more than 2,700 bio-based products through USDA's Bio-Preferred program; and invested $64 billion in infrastructure and community facilities to help improve the quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/results.

— U.S. Department of Agriculture

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December 8, 2016 Garfield County

came out of closed session they passed a motion to supCont' from page 1 a meeting on Friday in Salt port the Rural Utah Alliance in Lake City to discuss a potential the challenge. In this challenge, funding increase to the county Kane and Garfield Counties are for Utah State Prison inmates joining RUA to sue the Departhoused at the Garfield County ment of Interior on the DOI’s Jail, which might be an increase coal moratorium. [This lawsuit was filed two days following of $2/day.

Pollock also said he was the commission meeting, on planning the “big trip” the fol- Wednesday, November 30.]

County Engineer Brian lowing week to Ft. LauderBremner gave a report, begindale, Florida, to attend the Naning with next year’s county tional Association of Counties truck bids.

Bremner noted that (NACO) meeting. Pollock is a next year (2017) will be the last year that Dodge will be making standard (manual) transmissions. As part of the county’s goal to order trucks with high resale value, the county will include standard transmission trucks in the mix.

The order will be for two short bed automatics, one CAry deCCio long bed automatic One of the topics of discussion at the and three long bed Commission meeting was the mile-long manuals. With the line of traffic to enter Bryce Canyon one ton rebate the during the Thanksgiving holiday. cost per truck will be in the $42-43K member of NACO’s Rural Acrange.

Commissioners noted tion Caucus. He said that this that they are happy with the trip will not cost Garfield Councounty’s truck program. ty, that travel expenses will be Bremner also stated that reimbursed by the Utah Assothe county is in discussions ciation of Counties. regarding a proposal for Bryce Another upcoming meetCanyon National Park to proing that Pollock noted was cure more water through their with the US Forest Service on federal reserve water right, to Wednesday. He said the Forest the tune of about 4-5 acre feet.

Service is seriously looking into a possible noncompliance with The commission penciled in Stanton Gleave on the Dutton. a meeting—to include Kane It seems at issue is whether County--to discuss this the afGleave was simply trailing live- ternoon after the commission stock as allowed by the permit meets on December 12th.

Commissioner LeFevre or whether cows were grazasked engineer Bremner about ing in trespass. “Stanton has a the county’s final chip seal pretty good case this time,” said mileage tally.

Dell also asked Commissioner LeFevre. about including the road goThe Commission went ing out over to Boulder over into a closed session for about ‘the draw,’ and also, about Salt five minutes to discuss “Alton Gulch Road signs.

Bremner Coal Litigation.” When they said he is getting them. Brem-

ner said the county chip sealed 60 miles: 6.5 miles Notom, 5.5 miles Salt Gulch, 19 in Escalante, 8 miles in Boulder. Some areas were double chipped (two layers) adding up to the 60. The cost per mile averaged $25-30K per mile.

Engineer Bremner and Commissioners also discussed the Hwy 12 Paria River Bridge crossing and the channel changes taking place there. On the north side of the bridge the stream is starting to cut to the eastern side onto private property and they agreed they need to keep an eye on it. Commissioner Tebbs said he would be looking into what is happening there, and whether it is an emergency situation.

Justin Fischer, economic development director gave a report, saying he met with the Frandsen's at the mill. He said their electric bill is “amazing,” due to a capacity charge when they fire up the mill. Fischer said there are firms that can put in a battery system to reduce initial “kick” cost, and he also talked about it with Hunt Electric.

Fischer said the system could save them thousands of dollars a month, which might help them hire another employee.

Also, Fischer said the county is in discussions with Panguitch City regarding water source protection on the Dixie.

The concern is about wildfire, and erosion, and the county and city’s stated concern is about lack of active forest management. The Panguitch City Manager has asked the county planning commission to look into it, and Commissioner Pollock said this may be possible as an amendment to the county zoning ordinance under “‘health, welfare and public safety’ of our citizens.” The commission discussed some legal precedents in other states that might affect or inform how they go about this.

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Garkane Returns Money To Its Members CENTRAL UTAH Garkane Energy is a nonprofit cooperative, owned by the people it serves. When customers sign up for electric service with Garkane, they become a member-owner of the cooperative. Other businesses return profits to investors and stockholders, while Garkane returns yearend margin to the members.

Under the direction of the Board of Directors, Garkane employees work hard every day to operate as efficiently

as possible, while still providing reliable service. It’s nice to know that when revenues exceed costs, the difference (the margin) goes back to the members in a refund called a Capital Credit refund.

Garkane had another great financial year, and after reviewing the operating revenues for 2016, the Board of Directors approved a capital credit refund in the amount of $400,000. Current Garkane members will see a re-

fund on their December bill.

Former members who are eligible, will receive a refund by check in the mail. The amount received is based on the volume and the value of electricity each member has purchased since becoming a member. Over it’s 76-year history, Garkane Energy has returned close to $10 million to its members.

For any questions please email neal.brown@garkane. com or call 435-644-5026 —Garkane Energy

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Panguitch Prevention Coalition at the Triple-C Arena for Winter Family Fun

PANGUITCH - In data collected from the youth in our community, there was a 30% decrease in kids that feel close or bonded to their families. Panguitch Prevention Coalition has been working hard to create opportunities for families to spend time together. Coming up on Monday December 12th, at the Triple C, the Panguitch Prevention Coalition is sponsoring the 2nd annual Winter Family Night out! This is a free event for anyone in the community, and it is a great way to help build those bonds with the family. There will be Family Dinner, Hayrides to see the lights (more this year!!), Bonfire with hot chocolate and Cookies, Photo booth with Santa, Cute family Crafts, Drawing for Christmas inflatable yard decorations! Come make great family memories!

—Panguitch Prevention Coalition

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Bryce Valley Elementary School will be the First!

If you have listened throughout the county, you surely have heard the rumble over building a single high school, or maybe three elementary schools, or for that matter any number of combinations. My intent today is to try and give Garfield County taxpayers an update into the direction the board has chosen to go in the immediate future.

Currently, the board is not interested in pursuing a combined high school. There are numerous reasons for but an equal number to not support that movement. After reaching that conclusion, it was easy to determine that the target should be directed at the school with the most student risk. In this case, Bryce Valley Elementary School poses the greatest threat to students during an earthquake. As a result, that school will be first to be replaced. The district owns property adjacent to the baseball field for this purpose but there exists interest in locating the new building on the existing property for many reasons including proximity to the community. It is the intent of the district to allow the local community to have input in the process along with teachers and staff. This process will begin in the months to come with ample input as to size, design, and usability. It is a great event that will surely bring the communities serviced by this school together for a common cause. Current designs are to include a full-size gym along with ample resources to supplement the educational process.

—Tracy Davis, Superintendent, Garfield County School District

December 8, 2016

Schools & Sports PHS Sports Sidelines

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19 Teams Take Over the Triple-C Arena for Wrestling Tourney This years, Panguitch’s Wrestling Tournament at the Triple C Arena, drew 19 teams from all over the state and the Bob Cats came in third place. Desert Hills won the Tournament and Hurricane took second. Here is a list of how the boys did lightweights first: Jonah Schoppe 2nd @ 106#, Wylee Fawson 7th @106 JV, Dakota Hatch 4th 113#, Kaden Beckstead 2nd @ 120#, Shawn Hicks 7th @ 120# JV, Jak Julander 2nd @132#, Dylan Sawyer 8th 138# JV, Hunter Marshall 7th @ 138#, Parker Brinkerhauf 5th 145#, Carson Brown 3rd 152#, Kellen Mooney 3rd @160, Branson Marshall 7th @ 170, Remington Veader 10th @ 195#, Kelton Cropper 1st @ 220#.

Next week the tough guys go down to the Dessert Hills tournament on the 9 and 10th.

Last week the Lady Cats went down to Water Canyon for another blow out, with all twelve of the girls playing they won 50 to 15. Last night the ladies met up with Bryce Valley in what should have been a tough match, BV is ranked second in the State and we will get a good look at how the season is going with the game being here. The Lady Cats travel down to Valley for a game with the Buffalos on Friday night. Next week on Wednesday the Cats will be at Piute on the 14th and the girls will have a busy week playing down at the Mesquite Tournament on the 16 & 17th.

Last Wednesday the Bob Cats basketball team traveled over to Wayne and took care of the Badgers 58 to 32. Trey Barney had a game high of 18 pts and Jace Eyre finished with 16. The Cats have a busy week coming up with a game tonight with Bryce Valley that is here and you will finally get a look at the team. The next day, Friday they go over to Richfield where they play three games in two days. On Friday at 5:00 pm they play Tabiona and then on Saturday they will get really tested with a game against Rich at 1:00 and another against Monticello a couple hours later @5:00. Next Thursday they will travel down to Diamond Ranch to meet up with last year’s champs and the Cats will be looking for a little revenge.

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Join Your Kids in Some Educational Fun! Three Great Websites to Enjoy with Your Children or Grand-Children This Holiday

Seems like kids are always walking around with their eyes stuck to a screen.

It seems hard to compete with the modern version of the boobtube. One sure fire way to engage with them is to guide what they are viewing and join them in experiencing some easy, fun educational websites.

Geo Guesser is a google maps based game that drops you off somewhere in the world. You have to guess where you are by figuring out the languages on the signs and other clues. You can spend hours learning about new countries and seeing exciting parts of the globe all the while spending time with those sweet kids. https://geoguessr.com/ The True Size Of... is a website that shows you the actual sizes of states and countries. Sounds silly? Wait till you try it. You will be surprised at how much the curve of the earth distorts the size.

Careful it is addictive! thetruesizeof.com Did you know that almost every national park and

many amazing nature preseves have live web cameras where you can view bears, lions, fish, fruit bats, and even bees in real time. This is a great way to see animals and experience the child's joy at watching a polar bear play in the snow.

You can also watch highlight

reels, with all the cool stuff those animals have done this year. Great for all ages, but the website is geared so the kids can 'drive'. explore.org If you like these let us know!

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There were quite a few sports events this past week. The boys basketball team played their first game against Beaver on Wednesday and lost by six points. They also won their game on Thursday against Milford 71-44. The boys had one more win on Saturday against Escalante, the score was 86-51. The girls team had two games last week. They beat Enterprise by one point. They also won their game on Saturday against Escalante. The wrestling team had a their first tournament Friday and Saturday in Panguitch.

—Morgan Syrett

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December 1, 2016

Wills, Trusts, and More

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by Jeffery J. MCkeNNA

Significant family changes always signal the need to review and revise your estate plan. There are numerous reasons to update your estate plan. Clients often overlook changes in their life which necessitate changes to their Estate Plan. The following are 10 instances when your plan should be reviewed and updated: 1. Marriage.

2. The birth or death of a child.

3. A significant change in the value/makeup of your Estate.

4. Divorce.

5. Relocation to a different state.

6. Changes in family relationships.

7. Changes in the law.

8. Changes in professional or business status and/ or relationships.

9. Death of a spouse.

10. Death or incapacity of individuals named as fiduciaries in your current plan.

You should review your plan on an annual basis to consider if any of the above events have occurred. If you are not sure whether these or

other events require updating your plan, call your Estate Planning attorney to discuss your situation.

State and federal legislatures have become very active in recent years in changing the laws regarding estate planning, estate administration, and estate and income taxation. This trend is expected to continue.

Because of this and also because you may have changes in your financial and/or family circumstances, it is recommended that a thorough review be made of your estate plan by an attorney when these changes occur, or at least every three to five years.

A will can be changed or amended with a codicil, a document executed with the same formality as the will itself. It is not always necessary to completely redraft the old will to make minor changes. The codicil must be in writing, signed by the testator, and witnessed by at least two disinterested parties. You cannot amend a will simply by writing in the margin or crossing out particular provisions. A will may be revoked by making out a new

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will that expressly revokes the former one, or by completely destroying the original will.

Changes to a trust may be made by restating the trust, or by simply amending it, depending on the circumstances.

Estate planning review is yet another way to protect your assets. It ensures that your wishes are carried out and that your heirs are protected from paying unnecessary taxes and administration costs upon your death.

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

We took our seats in the movie theater, sat back, and waited for the picture to begin.

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A couple sat down in the seats directly in front of us. Both were tall, but the man was immense. His shoulders blocked out completely my wife's view of the screen. After straining to find a view to the left or the right, my wife tapped the lady in front and said, "Could you bend him in half?"

Well, it is true.

I do the water and sewer billing for a small city. Customers complained about our postcard-sized bills...which they said looked too much like junk mail. So we decided to start sending full-sized bills in envelopes.

The month before the switch, I had a note printed on the cards, announcing the change.

Two days later, I heard someone yelling at our receptionist, "Is this some kind of joke?" When the customer threw his bill upon the desk, I saw his point. The note was, "Coming soon! New Larger Bills!"

Today's Thought Barns are red because a star died.

Barns are painted red because red paint is cheap. The paint is cheap because iron is plentiful, and iron is plentiful because it is the final element formed out of a star's death.

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During my 40-mile daily commute, I pass a horse pasture. One spring I noticed a mare that was heavy with her foal. Each day I took note of her expanding form; then one morning, she was gone. I became concerned, and I wondered if she was all right. Three days after her disappearance, a huge sign appeared in the pasture: "It's a boy!"

A Natural

Trent took his son Holden, six, and daughter Stacey, nine, to the photographer for their annual photo shoot. The freckled-faced, redheaded children looked cute as they posed for their pictures.

"Your red hair is so pretty, just like your Dad's " the photographer told Stacey. She replied, "Thank you. My color is real, not from a box like Dad's."

Punishment

Low carb diets really go against the grain.

Truth

Have you ever noticed that some folks' hobbies demand more hard work than they would be willing to do for a living?

Burn Unit

I am a retired man who volunteers to entertain patients in nursing homes and hospitals. One day I took my portable keyboard along.

I told some jokes and sang some funny songs at a patient's bedside.

When I finished, by way of saying goodbye, I said, "I hope you get better."

The man replied, "I hope you get better, too."

It must be love

One friend to another, "My wife thinks I put football before our marriage, even though we just celebrated our third season together."

AG MARKET NEWS Salt Lake City, Utah November 30, 2016 USDAUtah Dept of Ag Market News **** No Auction Report Next Week Reporter Out *** Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday November 22, 2016 Receipts: 975. Last Week: 2,516. Last Year: 885.

Feeder Steers: mostly Higher. Feeder Heifers: steady to higher. Holstein Steers: higher on comparable sales. Slaughter Cows: slightly higher. Slaughter Bulls: higher.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2; 200-250 lbs pkg 157.50; 250-300 lbs pkg 160.00; 300-350 lbs 155.00185.00; 350-400 lbs 155.00-180.00; 400-450 lbs 135.00156.00; 450-500 l37.50-150.00; 500-550 lbs 127.00-139.75; 550-600 lbs 125.00-140.00; 600-650 lbs 127.50-133.00; 650700 lbs 124.50-130.00; 700-750 lbs 116.00-124.50; 750-800 lbs 115.50-127.00; 800-850 lbs 110.00-118.75; 850-900 lbs scarce; 900-950 lbs 102.50-111.50; 950-1000 lbs scarce.

Holstein Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: n/q; 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs 55.00-85.00; 500-700 lbs 54.00-57.50; 700-900 lbs scarce; 900-1100 lbs pkg 52.50.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200-250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs pkg 140.00; 300-350 lbs 139.00-157.50; 350-400 lbs 136.00-141.00; 400-450 lbs 132.00-143.00; 450-500 lbs 128.50-134.00; 500-550 lbs 125.00-138.50; 550-600 lbs 119.00-129.50; 600-650 lbs 122.00-134.00; 650-700 lbs scarce; 700-750 lbs 109.50112.00; 750-800 lbs 106.00-117.50; 800-850 lbs 107.50115.00; 850-900 lbs pkg 113.00; 900-950 lbs pkg 112.00; 950-1000 lbs pkg 104.00. Heiferettes: 62.00-87.50.

Stock Cows: scarce.

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 48.00-54.00, high dressing to 60.00; Breaking 75-80 Lean: 55.00-64.00, High Dressing to 66.50; Commercial: scarce; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 35.00-56.00.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade: 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-2100 lbs 65.00-75.00; Yield Grade 2: 1000-1500 lbs 57.50-71.75; 1500-1800 lbs Pkg 64.25; Feeder Bulls: 650900 lbs scarce.

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

Coal Suit

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as existing under the Mineral Leasing Act and other statutes. The order calls for a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) to address the topics of: how and where to lease, fair return, climate impacts, socio-economic considerations, exports and the nation’s energy needs.

Garfield and Kane Counties and the RUA contend that the Coal Order is unwarranted, and are challenging the Interior Department’s statutory authority to conduct the moratorium.

The suit defends specifically the Alton Coal Development (ACD) project, located adjacent to the town of Alton, which applied for a lease by application (LBA) to Interior in 2004 to strip mine coal on 3,500 acres of federally owned BLM land.

While that application has been pending, Alton Coal has been mining on privately owned land under a

permit by the State of Utah, providing—according to the filing—50 jobs locally directly from mining and another 100 or so jobs in Garfield and Kane counties in trucking and related industries. The suit states that the coal reserves on the private holdings are played out.

ACD filed for an emergency lease with BLM in May of 2016 to expand operations to a 640 acre tract of federal land. This application was denied in August of 2016.

The suit claims that the application denial was “not based on relevant data.”

Plaintiffs also maintain that the moratorium is contrary to recent reports issued by the Dept. of Interior’s own Inspector General, and by the Government Accountability Office, reports they claim have already addressed issues raised in the Coal Order. And in addition, that existing Federal law “sufficiently addresses the issues of climate change in coal leasing.”

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Commissioner Tebbs, said at the start of the meeting that the Commission was concerned about traffic being backed up for a mile at Bryce Canyon N.P. over the Thanksgiving holiday because only one entry station was open, and wondered why they didn’t have two or three stations open as one might expect on holidays or weekends.

Sue Fritzke, the interim superintendent for the Park, arrived later in the meeting and heard the commission’s concerns.

Ms. Fritzke introduced herself to the commission and staff and said she just arrived at the park three weeks ago. She said she is aware from speaking with the regional Park Service director in Denver about Bryce Canyon N.P.’s relationship with the county and with various partner organizations. Ms. Fritzke described her background and her mission. She said she has been with the Park Service for 32 years, starting seasonally at Yosemite, went to Mt. Rainier, Redwood, Golden Gate NRA and moved into deputy superintendency in East San Francisco Bay at the Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park. At Rosie the Riveter, the federal government actually owns no property and that park works with 18 different partner organizations to tell story of Rosie the Riveter throughout the country. She worked with four different communities, four different ‘Friends’ groups, four different sets of politicians, and residents with very diverse economic backgrounds.

“They brought me here to Bryce, I think, to reestablish some of those important relationships,” said Fritzke.

Commissioner Pollock noted that one of these partnerships is that at Bryce Canyon, the Garfield County sheriff dep-

utizes the park rangers. “That’s very important, there has been some friction in the past with other federal agencies. Bryce Canyon has allowed your deputies to be deputized by our sheriff. That’s a positive.”

Ms. Fritzke said she is aware of the pay station issue, and is meeting with her crew regarding their strategy. “We are going through some changes, obviously some leadership changes and what happens with the actual superintendent selection. Please be a little patient with me as I get my feet on the ground,” she said.

Pollock said he is aware of some of the park’s problems.

Overcrowding. Problems with reservations. “I hope no matter what you do, you look at the human impacts first. We are 93% federally owned. 3% state, 3% private. So we rely heavily on tourism. Not by choice but as one of the only things we have left. When space is limited at Bryce or at Zion we lose jobs.

Too much limitation would be catastrophic to our local economy. We understand impacts of 1.6 million people per year, but there are places to build parking lots,” said Pollock.

Ms. Fritzke countered that actually, visitation at Bryce Canyon hit 2.1 million this year.

“We are 15 years ahead of our transportation planning….our multimodal transportation plan had not called to adapt to that level for another 15 years. So we are working at an adaptive management plan approach,” she said.

Falyn Owens, from the Garfield County office of tourism, said that Bryce and Zion are most often booked as a package, and booking can be two years in advance. “And tour operators are not sure they will be able to offer that any more,” said Owens.

Fritzke said she is working through the history and how the current numbers and infrastruc-

ture have the potential to impact visitation. “We are very aware of it,” she said. “And we want to move forward in a way that is productive.” A meeting between Fritzke and Owens was already on the schedule.

Pollock noted that the Bike Trail is a good example of the Federal/County partnership, and, alluding back to the potential of new parking lots, “We are more than willing to do the prep with our equipment. And…who says we can’t even do a bike trail to back into the Monument.

Though... we'd have to figure out a way to get it down 'The Dump.'”

As an aside, Commissioners asked Fritzke if she knew what 'The Dump' was and she said in fact she already did.

There was some lighthearted discussion. “Who named it, 'The Dump?'” LeFevre chimed in, not identifying exactly who, but why: “Because you dump off into it.”

In closing, Commissioner Pollock said to superintendent Fritzke, “By being here today that is a huge step and we appreciate that.”

Garfield County Clerk/ Auditor Camille Moore gave a report on the election, saying the General Election Canvas will take place on December 22.

She said that the cost of the election for Garfield County was about $29,000. There was some increase in the mail-in ballot cost this year due to having to change ballot printing companies, because the previous printer did away with their election division. Garfield County voter turnout was 84%, one of the higher counties in the state.

Notably, the two lowest precincts were the two Panguitch precincts. In the past, the highest level of voter turnout for the entire county with voting machines was 60%.

“We’ve always been a little above national, but this year we were huge,” said Moore.

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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.

December 8, 2016

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com What a glories day Saturday turned out to be. “ Christmas in the Country” really was exciting with Santa and Mrs. Claus riding in on a giant red fire engine, being greeted by a record amount of kids, to start the day off. Santa and Mrs. Claus were so patient with the kids, taking time with each one of them. All of the kids received stockings, that were stuffed with lots of goodies, and there was plenty of hot chocolate and treats to go around. Many thanks to all of the parents that were so patient with their little ones waiting in such a long line, this does give the parents time to talk to their friends and neighbors.

Next Mr. and Mrs. Claus went over to the Extended Care at the Hospital and handed out gifts to the residents that are there. This is as much fun for the Seniors as it is for the kids and they really enjoy the moment.

Next up was the Merchant’s drawing, this really attracts a lot of the towns folks.

I think the drawing is really rigged, I didn’t win again this year. One of my problems is that I was one of the first to put my tickets in the basket and when I put my daughter’s tickets in later, there were thousands of tickets in the basket. It is so good to see so many people shopping locally. My daughter Kelly did win a super nice toy, which she promptly put in the Sub for Santa gifts. One thing that is new is that you can only win two gifts; this gives more people a chance. All of the winning tickets go in a bag and will be put back in the basket for the last day’s grand prize. Don’t forget this Saturday’s second drawing will be held in the same place and the same time.

The Home tours, in the evening was also a great success, with some beautiful decorated homes, with a lot people coming to see these wonderful homes.

Santa would like to thank all of the beautiful people that volunteered to make these events possible. Many thanks to Leon and Claudia Crump for their great efforts, (I believe). The home owners were so generous to open up their homes to the Sub For Santa

event. This is truly the start of the Christmas season.

Last Tuesday the 1st and 2nd Wards had their annual Relief Society Christmas party that was well attended. On the same day the 3rd Ward had their Christmas dinner which is always a fun evening.

Black Friday this year wasn’t nearly as busy as it has been in the pass, this was the first time in history more items were bought on line, than were in the stores. If you buy an item on line that is made in Utah, you will be charged sales tax; however those that are bought out of state there isn’t any sales tax. I remember Gov. Leavite wanting to put a tax on items sold on line many years ago and his party wanted to lynch him, should have listened folks!

Dec. 7th which for us older folks is the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor day.

President Roosevelt called it a day that will last into infamy. The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in two waves, on a Sunday morning sinking the Battle Ship Arizona, with most of its crew on board.

There is a Monument there and the ship is still leaking oil.

The U.S. was ill prepared for such an attack. Many of the ships were anchored next to each other and where trapped.

Our anti air craft guns did not shoot high enough to hit their high flying bombers, almost all of the more than 2,300 that lost their lives were military personnel. The U.S.S. Oklahoma capsized and the attack sank 12 ships and damaged 9 others. 160 aircraft were destroyed and another 150 were damaged.

The next day President Roosevelt declared war on Japan. The U.S. was close to going to war in Europe, but to preserve its stand on isolation, we only sent supplies, many to Great Britain, France and Russia. Within day of Pearl Harbor Germany, Italy and Japan (known as the Axis Power) declared war on the United States and we were brought into World War 11.

Germany surrendered in May of 1945 and the Japanese followed suit in September , after the U.S. dropped Atomic Bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

For the 11th year in a

row Utah has the most volunteers in the United States at 42 %. Their are so many small towns that are like Panguitch, that rely heavily on volunteers, and just couldn’t exist without them. Even cities like St. George rely on volunteers to help with the running of events. The cost of a fire fighter runs anywhere from $50,000 a year on up, even the big cities can’t afford them, however they have become a necessity, where the cities need people that can respond 24 hours a day. In steps the volunteer!

The unemployment rate has taking another drop and it is down to 4.6 %, the lowest it has been since the 1990s. We have come a long ways since the almost 12% unemployment of just eight years ago.

There are still over 2 million positions out there just waiting for those that can learn the skills that are required to do the needed work, hence the need for education and on site training.

High school graduation rate hit 85% in Utah. This rate has improved by 7% since 2012. The State School Board is examining graduation data to ensure that Utah students are being prepared for careers and college enrollment. 2/3 of Utah high school graduates go on to college, however only 1/3 finish with a college degree.

Brian Head Ski resort opened up for Thanksgiving weekend. With the snow that they got and with the really cold weather up there, they are also making the white stuff. If you need work you might inquire there for employment.

Since Christmas is on Sunday this year, the 1st and 3rd Wards will be combining their service and it will begin at 10:00am. Th-ey also will be combining their choirs and the service will contain some great music.

Christmas is upon us, if you need a little help this year, you can call Santa ( 690-0099) and she will see that no child in Panguitch or Hatch, will go without gifts for the holiday. ( Thanks to the generous volunteers in Panguitch!)

It is the Holiday Season, BE HAPPY! Mack O

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New 2017 Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates for Utah Businesses Announced SALT LAKE CITY - This month the Utah Unemployment Insurance Division announced the 2017 tax rates for Utah employers. In 2017, 75.8 percent of Utah's established employers will qualify for the minimum contribution rate of .02 percent or $66 per employee per year. Utah’s taxable wage base increased from $32,200 to $33,100 over the past year.

Experienced employers will see a modest decrease on average of 4.2 percent in their 2017 contribution rates compared to 2016 — with rates ranging from .02 percent to 7.2 percent. New employers will pay an industry average, ranging from 1.1 percent to 7.2 percent.

“Utah’s steady and strong economy over the past several

years has enabled us to build up the fund to a healthy level, helping to ensure we can pay increased demand for benefits when the economy slows,” said Michelle Beebe, director of the Unemployment Insurance Division. “Employers that have stable workforces and fewer layoffs have lower rates. The best way to control unemployment costs is to re-employ Utah's skilled workforce.”

Employers contribute to the Utah Unemployment Compensation Fund to pay benefits to workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own. At the end of the last state fiscal year, the fund had a balance of $972 million — well within the statutorily desired level. This is also a significant improvement from the balance

of $253 million just a few years ago.

The Utah Department of Workforce Services paid record amounts of benefits during the Great Recession, and it has taken several years of strong economic growth to replenish the fund. Workforce Services will continue to monitor the fund and recommend appropriate changes to the State Legislature and Governor Herbert as warranted.

For information about the tools Workforce Services has available to help job seekers find employment, visit jobs.utah.gov or a local employment center. In addition, employers can post a job, find qualified workers and learn about controlling their unemployment costs on jobs.utah. gov.

— Department of Workforce Services

Bird Count Dates Set for December

ESCLANTE - Share the gift of nature this holiday season by participating with your family and friends in the 117th Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Nationally, birders have been participating in the event for 116 years. More than 50,000 volunteers from all 50 states, Canadian, Central and South America, Bermuda, the West Indies, and Pacific Islands count and record every individual bird and bird species seen in a specified area found during one 24-hour period in a designated circle 15 miles in diameter or about 177 square miles.

Locally, the CBC is holding its 24th annual event. Last year, individuals and local school children from every walk of life turned out for the event. Everyone had a great time, identifying more than 3,000 birds representing over 70 bird species in and around Bryce Canyon, Kanab, Es-

calante, Utah; and Page, Arizona including many migrating birds such as Golden eagles, Ringnecked ducks, and wild turkeys.

This year, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Kanab Field Office and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM) will be co-hosting Christmas Bird Counts (CBC) events in Southern Utah. Events will be held on: December 14, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center, 755 W Main Street, Escalante, Utah.

Call (435) 826-5499 for more information.

December 15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Anasazi State Park Visitor Center, 460 Highway 12, Boulder, Utah. . Efforts will be made to pair inexperienced birders with experienced birders. Call (435) 826-5607 for more information.

December 16, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the BLM GSENM/Kanab Field Office

Headquarters Complex, 669 S Highway 89A, Kanab, Utah.

Call (435) 644-1200 for more information.

Several area schools are also participating by having students count birds at feeders and around their own schools.

Check off sheets may be coming home with your kids in their homework. Just send them back to school and event sponsors will pick them up.

The 24th Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count is an event for everyone, not just for the birds!

According to Lisa Church, Kanab Field Office wildlife biologist, “Anyone can contribute. Folks can even count birds in their own yard. If they would like more adventure, they can drive or hike along local birding routes. So, come join us and learn more about the feathered residents of your public lands.”

—Bureau of Land Management

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BrYce ValleY area news

by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com We would like you to meet the new addition to the growing family of Michael and Samantha Tan. Raelyn Lalelei Tan. Born Nov 28, 2016 at 5:14 PM. Weighing 6 lbs 14 oz and 19 in tall. Grandparents in Tropic are Robert and Yarlta Harman. Little Raelyn joins older sister Renessa. They are beautiful girls and so fun to be with says the familly. We send our congratulations to the family.

Congratulations to Bailey Mathews who just received her mission call to Tennessee Nashville. She leaves February 22, 2017 and is very excited. We wish her a successful mission and of course safety and good health. Parents of Cannonville are Darren and Stacie Mathews. Grandparents are John and Charlotte Mathews of Cannonville and Mac and Jean Julander of Panguitch. Great Grandma is Rae Hughes of Tropic.

Graduating from Primary in Cannonville and moving into Young Women is Navee Mathews. Her parents are Darren and Stacie Mathews also of Cannonville.

On 29 November Cannonville held their lighting ceremony and brightened up the town with a beautiful display. They held a program and were able to watch the video called, "In 25 Ways 25 Ways to light the World". If you would like to see the video you can find it on Youtube or

LDS.Org. Tropic held their lighting ceremony complete with a program and a Message from the First Presidency. After the ceremony they all got warm with hot chocolate and doughnuts. Yummy. It was a pleasant program and now Tropic is also lit up with a beautiful display.

On 13 December will be the Annual Women's Christmas Party at Tropic Ward. It is for all women in the Tropic area and all are welcome.

Bring your favorite goodie to share with everyone and enjoy good company. The time is 6:00 P.M. On the 20th the Tropic Primary will put on their Christmas Program followed by a Ward Dinner to be held at Ebenezer's Barn and Grill.

Released as Course 16 Sunday School class was Steve and Alyssa Pollock. Taking their place is Cailee Syrett who is the new teacher. Also released was Marie Barton as a Sunday School Teacher so she could fulfill her Stake calling. Mike Ahlstrom was also released from the Cub Scouts as the Bear Den Leader.

Cache and Kylie Mortensen blessed their adorable little daughter, Maelie, last week when everyone was here for Thanksgiving.. Father Cache gave the Blessing and there were many family members and friends in the circle. Grandparents in Tropic

are Bishop Shawn and Crystal Mortesen and in Panguitch it is the Tyce Palmer's. Greatgrandparents are Pete and Keela Mangum of Tropic and Bart and Peggy Palmer also of Tropic.

April Roberts has been called to be the new Gospel Doctrine Teacher in Tropic.

Well hope you are prepared for the coming Christmas Holiday. It is only 21 days away from right now as I write this. On the top of my list is a request to make next year go a bit slower so we can enjoy it and take a breath at the same time. I am sure this past year went at high speed because it was almost over before we knew it. THe worst part of that is now I am a year older and I am still trying to catch up with that news.

Have a safe week and be sure to attend the concert at Ruby's this next week to hear the beautiful singers that are performing the concert. It is Mary Kaye who sings the beautiful song written for Ruby's Inn and she has brought her sisters with her. Call to Ruby's to get your tickets, which run from $5 - $20, and come enjoy a relaxing evening. "Mary Kaye's Cowboy Christmas Concert w/The Kaye Sisters. Monday 12 December at 7:00 P.M. Hosted

by Best Western Ruby's Inn. Call or email your news to me. Thanks VS

The National Park Service is pleased to announce that Bryce-Zion Trail Rides, Inc. has been selected to provide guided interpretive trail rides within Bryce Canyon National Park. The existing concession contract will expire on December 31, 2016 and the new contract will take effect January 1, 2017.

This concession contract will be issued for a term of 10 years and will provide guided daily trail rides into Bryce Canyon from approximately April 1 through October 31, with specific opening and closing dates determined by trail conditions.

Bryce-Zion Trail Rides, Inc. is based in Tropic, Utah, and has operated guided in-

terpretive trail ride services within Bryce Canyon National Park for over four decades.

Interim Bryce Canyon Superintendent Sue Fritzke said, “We look forward to continuing our relationship with Bryce-Zion Trail Rides for the next 10 years. Paul and Keela Mangum, along with their children and grandchildren, have shown a strong commitment to providing Bryce Canyon visitors with a safe, fun, and memorable experience, while showing great respect for the park and its resources.”

The competitive process for the concessions contract was initiated earlier this year with the release of a prospectus. All offers had to be submitted to the National Park Service

by September 30, 2016. An evaluation panel of National Park Service technical experts outside Bryce Canyon National Park performed a comprehensive analysis of proposals and selected the best responsive proposal based on factors identified in the prospectus.

For more information about the prospectus and concession contracts in the National Park Service visit http:// www.concessions.nps.gov/ index. Additional information about the park and its resources can be obtained at www. nps.gov/brca or by calling the information line at (435) 8345322.

—Bryce Canyon National Park

Guided Trail Rides Concession Contract Awarded for Bryce Canyon National Park

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December 8, 2016

Wild Elk Festival in Hyrum, Utah

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This year's Elk Festival will be held at the Hardware Ranch WMA on Dec. 10. The WMA opens for its winter season that same weekend. Guest can take a sleigh ride through the herds.

HYRUM - You and your family can participate in several outdoor activities at this year’s Elk Festival. And, if wild elk are pushed into the ranch by cold and snowy weather, you might have a chance to take a horse-drawn wagon or sleigh ride through the middle of the herd.

The festival will be held at the Hardware Ranch Wildlife Management Area on Saturday, Dec. 10. Activities run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Except for a fee to ride a horse-dawn sleigh or wagon through the meadow at the WMA ($5 for those 9 years of age or older, or $3 for those 4 to 8 years old),

all of the festival activities are free.

You can reach the WMA by traveling 18 miles east of Hyrum on state Route 101.

You can pay for a sleigh or wagon ride with cash, check or a credit card.

Activities include: Making Christmas ornaments using sagebrush, bitterbrush and other plants found at the WMA are among the activities your children can participate in. “We’ll also teach you how to turn a pinecone into a bird feeder,” says Nicaela Haig, a wildlife educator at the Hardware Ranch WMA. “And your kids can paint their very own replica of a fish.”

The WMA’s staff is also

hoping you’ll see some elk.

On Nov 17, Hardware Ranch Manager Brad Hunt said about 150 elk had started visiting the meadows where the sleigh rides are held.

“Once we start feeding the elk in December,” he says, “additional elk should come into the meadows.”

Hunt encourages you to bring some binoculars and to dress for all types of weather. “We’ll host the event,” he says, “even if it snows.”

On your way to the ranch, you can enjoy the scenic drive up Blacksmith Fork Canyon. Food is not available at the ranch, but you’re welcome to bring a picnic lunch and eat in the lunch area in the auxiliary

building at the WMA. Sleigh rides start Dec. 9 Another chance to take a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon ride through the middle of hundreds of wild elk starts at the ranch the day before the festival—on Dec. 9.

Starting Dec. 9, the ranch’s visitor center will be open, and sleigh or wagon rides will be offered, check with the festival for dates and times.

If you want to go on a sleigh ride or a wagon ride, you must buy your ticket at the visitor center by 4:30 p.m.

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, the sleigh rides will not be running, and the visitor center will not be open. You can still bring your binoculars and view the elk from a distance, though.

For more information, visit www.hardwareranch. com. You can also call the ranch at 435-753-6206 or email Hunt at bradhunt@ utah.gov.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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LegaL Notices 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 28, 2016. Please visit http://waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)-538-7240 for additional information.

NEW APPLICATION(S) 89-1677 (A80756): David Shane Stubbs propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (Sheep Creek Area) for STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3094(a42149): Joseph O. Mead propose(s) using 0.0033 cfs or 1.0 ac-ft. from groundwater (Otter Creek Reservoir) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 1 and 8, 2016 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING GARFIELD COUNTY A Public Hearing on the Garfield County Budget for the calendar year 2017 will be held before the Garfield County Commission at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2016 in the Commission Chambers at the Garfield County Courthouse in Panguitch.

Anyone wishing to examine the tentative budget may do so at the County Clerk’s office. The clerk’s office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

Camille A. Moore, Auditor/Clerk, Garfield County Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 1 and 8, 2016 NOTICE OF BUDGET OPENING GARFIELD COUNTY Garfield County will hold a Budget Hearing, Monday, December 12, 2016 at 1:45 p.m. at the Garfield County Courthouse in Panguitch for the purpose of opening the budget for the year ending December 31, 2016. At that time, adjustments will be made to accept unanticipated revenues and adjust expenditures as needed.

Camille A. Moore, Auditor/Clerk, Garfield County Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 1 and 8, 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE ANTIMONY TOWN All Antimony Town board Meeting swill be held on the first Thursday of each month, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center (unless otherwise posted).

BOARD MEETING DATES Thurs. Jan 5, 2017 Thurs. July 6, 2017 Thurs. Feb. 2, 2017 Thurs. Aug. 3, 2017 Thurs. March 2, 2017 Thurs. Sept. 7, 2017 Thurs. April , 2017 Thurs. Oct. 5, 2017 Thurs. May 1, 2017 Thurs. Nov. 2, 2017 Thurs. June 1, 2017 Thurs. Dec. 7, 2017 To put public items on the agenda, or for questions about board meetings, please contact roma Henrie at 624-3488.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 8, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT The Wayne School District Board of Education regular Board Meeting scheduled for December 14, 2016 at 6:00 PM has been rescheduled for December 19, 2016 at 6:00 PM. The meetings 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 435-425-3813.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 8, 2016 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WAYNE COUNTY Notice is hereby given to the public of Wayne County by the Wayne County Commissioners that a public hearing will be held Monday, December 19, 2016, at 11:15 a.m. at the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa, for the purpose of opening the 2016 general fund budget to adjust for unanticipated Revenues and Expenditures as needed.

A copy of the adjustments to the general fund is on file with the Wayne County Clerk-Auditor and is available for public inspection during regular office hours, Monday through Friday.

Ryan Torgerson, Wayne County Clerk-Auditor.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 8, 2016 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WAYNE COUNTY Notice is hereby given to the public of Wayne County by the Wayne County Sanitation Service District that a public hearing will be held Monday, December 19, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. in the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa, to adopt by resolution a general fund budget for 2017.

A copy of the tentative budget for 2017 is on file with the Wayne County Clerk-Auditor and is available for public inspection during regular office hours, Monday through Friday..

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Sanitation Special Service District Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 8, 2016 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WAYNE COUNTY Notice is hereby given to the public of Wayne County by the Wayne County Special Service District #3 that a public hearing will be held Monday, December 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa, to adopt by resolution a general fund budget for 2017.

A copy of the tentative budget for 2017 is on file with the Wayne County Clerk-Auditor and is available for public inspection during regular office hours, Monday through Friday.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Special Service District #3 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 8, 2016 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WAYNE COUNTY Notice is hereby given to the public of Wayne County by the Wayne County Special Service District #1 that a public hearing will be held Monday, December 19, 2016 at 10:45 a.m. in the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa, to adopt by resolution a general fund budget for 2017.

A copy of the tentative budget for 2017 is on file with the Wayne County Clerk-Auditor and is available for public inspection during regular office hours, Monday through Friday.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Special Service District #1 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 8, 2016

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States at the time of sale, at the Front Entrance of the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 So. Main, Panguitch UT 84759 in Garfield County, Utah on January 3, 2017 at 10:00 am of said day, for the purpose of foreclosing a Trust Deed originally executed by Paul R. Gooch and Chantra S. Gooch, husband and wife as joint tenants as trustors, in favor of John Ellenburg and Peggy 0 . Ellenburg, Trustees of the John Ellenburg and Peggy 0 . Ellenburg 19990 Living Trust, covering real property located at 2053 East 4600 North, Panguitch, UT 84759 and more particularly described as: The Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 33 South, Range 5 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian.

Excepting therefrom all oil, gas, and/or other minerals in, on or under said land, together with the right of ingress and egress for the purpose of exploring and/or removing the same.

Subject to a right of way for a county road and incidental purposes as now exits.

The Current beneficiary of the Trust Deed is John Ellenburg and Peggy 0. Ellenburg, Trustees of the John Ellenburg and Peggy 0. Ellenburg 19990 Living Trust and the record owners of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Default are Paul R. Gooch and Chantra S. Gooch, husband and wife as joint tenants.

The sale is subject to bankruptcy filing, payoff reinstatement or any other circumstances that would affect the validity of the sale. If any such circumstance exists, the sale shall be void, the successful bidders funds returned and the trustee and current beneficiary shall not be liable to the successful bidder for any damage.

This Notice of Trustee's Sale is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be sued for that purpose. Bidders must tender to the trustee a $5,000.00 deposit at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by 12:00 noon the day following the sale, The deposit must be in a form of a cashier's check or bank official check payable to Security Title Company.

The balance must in be in the form of a wire transfer, cashier's check, bank official check (credit union official checks are not accepted) or U.S. Postal money order payable to Security Title Company. Cash payments are not accepted. A Trustee's deed will be delivered to the successful bidder within three business days after receipt of the amount bid.

Dated: Security Title Company of Garfield County, Trustee Travis V. Hatch, President 15 No. Main Street/PO Box 177 Panguitch, UT 84759 (435) 676-8808 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 8, 15 and 22, 2016 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WAYNE COUNTY Notice is hereby given to the public of Wayne County by the Wayne County Water Conservancy District that a public hearing will be held Monday, December 19, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa, to adopt a general fund budget for 2017.

Ryan Torgerson, Wayne County Clerk-Auditor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 8, 2016

PUBLIC HEARING PAUNSAUGUNT CLIFFS SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT Paunsaugunt Cliffs Special Service District will hold a public hearing on Friday, December 9, 2016, 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, 2016 budget and to adopt the December 31, 2017 budget.

The public may inspect the December 31, 2017 budget at the Town of Hatch Community Center.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 1 and 8, 2016

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WAYNE COUNTY - PEACE OFFICERS Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications to fill 2 part time positions.

Closing Date: 5:00 p.m. Friday December 9th, 2016.

Minimum Qualifications: Must pass Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T), Pre-entrance exam. P.O.S.T. Certified Peace Officer is preferred, High School Diploma, Utah Resident, Must pass drug screening and background check, Must pass an oral interview and written test, Physical fitness requirements, Be skilled in and committed to accurate and timely reporting, Understands and has the ability to implement investigative procedures, People skills a MUST…enjoys working with others, is pleasant, helpful, patient and fair.

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Focus on Credit Factors, Not Credit Scores

by NAthANieL SiLLiN

You should want to know your credit score. After all, your credit can be incredibly important to your financial future. It could impact your likelihood of getting approved for a loan and the interest rate you'll get on new financial products. However, understanding the factors that influence your credit score can be even more important than knowing the score itself.

There are five key factors that influence your credit scores. Fair Isaac Corporation's FICO credit scores are used for most lending decisions in the U.S., and the latest FICO base scoring model has a 300 to 850 range. The score depends on the information in a person's credit report, and the lower the score the more likely the person is to pay late.

Past credit mistakes can stay on your reports for seven to 10 years. While the impact of negative marks diminishes over time, the credit-building process can be slow. However, just as a rising tide lifts all boats, improving your core credit factors could help raise all your scores over time.

FICO shares the five key factors that you should focus on to build healthy credit and the approximate weighting of each.

1. Payment history – 35 percent. A history of ontime payments can help your credit, while late payments, collection accounts, bankruptcies or other negative payment-related items could hurt it.

Some types of accounts, such as utility or mobile phone contracts, don't generally report positive activity (on-time payments) to credit

bureaus. But if the account gets sent to collections, that could still hurt your credit.

You might want to open an account that reports your payments to the credit bureaus if you don't already have one (you can call the issuer and ask). Some people start with a secured credit card or a credit-builder loan from a credit union, but consider what type of account best fits your situation.

2. Amounts owed – 30 percent. The amount you owe versus your available credit, known as your utilization rate, is another important factor. A lower utilization rate often leads to better credit.

If you're able to pay down credit card debt, that could quickly improve your utilization rate. Increasing your cards' credit limits and keeping credit cards open even when you don't regularly use them could also help.

3. Length of credit history – 15 percent. FICO looks at the age of your oldest account, newest account and average age of all your accounts.

A longer history is usually better than a short one.

Keeping accounts open, and ideally in good standing, can help you increase your length of credit history. Even when you close an account it will remain on your reports and count towards your credit history for seven to 10 years.

4. New credit – 10 percent. The new credit section considers how many new accounts you have, what types of accounts they are and recent inquiries into your credit.

Hard inquiries generally occur when someone requests your credit report to make a lending decision or rental

screening. A single inquiry will generally drop your score by a few points for several months, while multiple inquiries could have a larger negative impact.

However, credit-scoring agencies let you shop for a loan without a penalty. Multiple hard inquiries for some types of loans, such as auto loans, could count as a single inquiry for credit-scoring purposes if they occur within a 14- to 45-day period.

Soft inquiry, which can happen when you check your credit or a company pre-qualifies you for an offer, don't hurt your credit at all.

Try not to open new accounts unless you need them and avoid new hard inquiries in the months leading up to applying for an important loan.

5. Credit mix –10 percent. Your experience with different types of credit, such as revolving credit and installment loans, could impact your score, particularly if there isn't a lot of information in your credit report.

Having at least one credit card could help your credit mix, although that's not necessarily reason enough to apply for a card.

Bottom line: Learn which factors matter the most to your credit scores, and try to make a habit of practicing credit-building behavior. Creating a system that'll help you make on-time payments and only using a small portion of your available credit are good starts.

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

December 8, 2016