The Wayne and Garfield County Insider 12/15/2016

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Thursday, December 15, 2016

Issue # 1181

Iconic Hoodoo “The Sentinel” Falls in Bryce Canyon National Park

Escalante Grieves

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After centuries of existence, and decades of inspiring quiet awe, the hoodoo known as “The Sentinel” succumbed to the erosional forces that continue to define the landscape of Bryce Canyon.

BRYCE CANYON - ly landscape found in Bryce freezing point. The life-cycle appeared like a sentry or proLarge sections of The Sen- Canyon, the 200-plus days of a hoodoo is therefore often tector of the peace gazing to tinel have fractured before. of freeze-thaw cycles that the one of gradual formation, and the east, and was a familiar and trusted form along the hoThe most major of these park undergoes each year has sudden demise. transformations occurred in by far the greatest influence.

The exact time The Sen- rizon,” said Ranger Jan Stock.

July of 1986 when a paddle- Unlike hoodoos shaped pri- tinel fell from its perch above “We consider this its End of like section of the formation marily by wind or flowing wa- the Navajo Loop is unknown; Watch.”

As time passes and seacrumbled and was found on ter, the top riser of the Grand photos taken by visitors seem the trail below. Subsequent Staircase—known as the Pink to place the event sometime sons change, untold formayears of frost-wedging, wind, Cliffs—is a jewel whose many during the evening of Friday, tions continually await the and rain reduced the remain- facets are carved by ice. Frac- November 25th. Estimates revealing forces of erosion ing spire to a gravity-defying tures created in part during the place the section that fell at within the fins of limestone raform recognizable to more re- gradual uplift of the Colorado fifteen feet in height, having diating into the Bryce Amphicent visitors. "This is a hoo- Plateau beginning approxi- fractured at a point two feet theater and the depths of the doo people would stop and mately 70 million years ago in diameter; however rangers Paunsaugunt Plateau below. look at and wonder if it would now provide cracks for rain have yet been unable to locate Nevertheless, this one will be fall and if they would see it,” and melted snow to collect, debris from the collapse due missed. and eventually expand with to snow that has fallen since —Bryce Canyon said Ranger Joel Allen.

National Park Of the many factors that rock-shattering force whenev- then. work to shape the otherworld- er temperatures fall below the “As its name implied, it

Local Family Decorates and Donates Tree in Memory of Father

diane riChins

Decorated tree donated to the Festival of Trees, a unique Utah benefit that raises funds for Primary Children's Hospital .

ESCALANTE - For 45 years the Festival of Trees has ushered in the Holiday Season in Utah. The event is held at the South Town Expo center the week following Thanksgiving.

More importantly, every penny raised helps children at Primary Children's Hospital. This year the family of Curt Richins felt inspired to decorate and donate a tree in honor of him. We started planing months ago. We all felt and knew in our hearts that this is what we got to do.

It was a very emotional, heal-

ing experience for us. It was a way to honor a man that was so giving of his time and to help anyone that deserved it.

We know he would be proud and honored that this will assist many children and their families at Primary Children's Hospital.

The tree sold opening night and very fast. It was an amazing experience! We are very pleased to say that we were able to raise a few thousand dollars for this amazing hospital. It was a way to keep his giving spirit very much alive. We encourage ev-

REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA

THURS.DECEMBER 15 - WED. DECEMBER 21

RAIN IN NOVEMBER? Forcast says rain is coming on Friday and big winds on Thursday and Friday. Temperatures will be highs in the lower 40s. Lows will hover around the low 20s and teens and dropping to the single digits on Saturday. Wind will hit highs of 22 mph. Lots of sun in the upcoming week.

eryone, no matter how small, to just reach out and pay it forward every day. It does make a difference.

It was so inspiring to hear other stories behind some of the trees this year. We are grateful for the ones that donated and gave so willingly after they learned about what we were doing. So many sent us texts and facebook messages as we documented every step to keep our spirits high. Although some of his children and grandchilren were not able to be there to help decorate we felt their love with us and they played such an important part in this as did many friends also.

—Diane Richins

Escalante City Council

ESCALANTE - The Escalante city Council met on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 during their regular meeting time at 6pm.

Mayor Jerry Taylor, and council members Guy Graham, Louise Barnes, Melanie Torgerson, and Greg Allen were present as well as city recorder Stephanie Steed.

Mayor Taylor opened the meeting with a few comments about the day, and talked about what a difficult day it has been for everyone. He asked those present to share a quiet moment for Jimmy Woolsey and his family, and to keep his family and all who were affected by today’s events in our thoughts and prayers. Taylor noted that council member Marlene Stowe could not be present for tonight’s meeting.

A public hearing was opened to accept and discuss comment regarding the Community Development Block Grant project funding.

A previous notice announcing the public hearing stated: “Escalante City will hold a public hearing to consider potential projects for which funding may be applied under the CDBG Small Cities Program for Program Year 2017. Suggestions for potential projects will be solicited, both verbally and in writing, from all interested parties. The expected amount of CDBG funds for this program year will be discussed along with the range of projects eligible under this program and a review of previously funded projects.”

Mayor Taylor described that the hearing was called to consider potential projects for funding applied under 2017 Escalante City Council Cont' on page 6

What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.

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Yellow ribbon are tied in memory of Jimmy Woolsey on the iconic Moquis sign in Escalante.

ESCALANTE – Escalante is mourning the death of father, husband, friend and neighbor, Jimmy Woolsey, who lost his life the morning of Tuesday, December 6 at the hands of a student at Escalante’s Turnabout Ranch, where Mr. Woolsey worked as a night guard.

At approximately 7:30 a.m. Mr. Woolsey was with a group of students around a campfire when he was attacked from behind and fatally assaulted. The 17 year old suspect is Clay Brewer, who is being charged as an adult.

His charges included criminal homicide and aggravated mur-

der, a first degree felony. Clay Brewer is currently being held at a juvenile facility in Richfield.

The community of Escalante and extended family and friends have come together to support Jimmy Woolsey’s family during their time of loss through a GoFundMe campaign. As of this week almost $20,000 has been raised from 225 donors, a testament to the love shared between family and friends for the fellow everyone knew as “Jimmy Mac.” Mr. Woolsey’s funeral was held this past Tuesday.

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Bryce Valley Alumna Receives Teacher of the Year Award

B R Y C E VALLEY - Laycee Johnson was notified that she has been selected as Utah’s “Teacher of the Year” for Family and Consumer Sciences.

Passion and hard work have made Laycee Johnson an outstanding Family and Consumer Science teacher for the past 19 year.

Her career has encompassed 14 years at the middle school level and 5 years at the high Courtesy keela ManguM school level.

Utah's Teacher of the Year, Lacyee JohnAt every son for Family and Consumer Science. school where Layat the annual Utah FACS sumcee has led the family and con- mer conferences for the past sumer science program she has 15 years Her success in reachdoubled the size of the program. ing students and sharing her Laycee has a strong track record passion with then have made of students with high test scor- her the outstanding FACS ing both at the state and district teacher that she is. Laycee will level. Over the past 10 years test be awarded this honor in Febscores from Laycee’s students ruary at the Utah FACS conhave always been above state ference. levels and at the district level Laycee resides in Toquerstudents from her classes score ville Utah with her husband among the top three schools.

Ryan Johnson and their three As a result of the suc- children Jannica (14) RaeLee cesses of her programs, Laycee (11) and Bryce (7) has been invited to present her —Keela Mangum classroom ideas and techniques ALL content for THE WAYNE & GARFIELD COUNTY INSIDER must be submitted on FRIDAY BEFORE NOON to be included in the following Thursday edition of the paper.

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December 15, 2016

Op-Ed

Unappreciated Blessings by norM MCkee Some residents of Utah and other Western states are highly critical of the large expanses of public lands and their so-called negative impact on our economy and opportunity for a better life. Unfortunately, some power-hungry Utah politicians are caught up in this fantasy atmosphere.

Recently, my wife and I travelled to Texas and Arkansas to visit family. Our daughter and her family live near Dallas, Texas in McKinney, a city of increasing economic growth and an expanding population. Many of the larger cities in Texas are experiencing a similar situation.

Arkansas, likewise, is doing well in larger population areas.

However, many of the rural areas in both states are experiencing the same situation we see in some rural parts of Utah, that is, an aging population, struggling rural schools, and longtime family businesses closing or moving to larger cities.

The drive from Denton, Texas on US Highway 380 west through Texas into eastern New Mexico, especially emphasized this fact. The four hundred fifty mile drive is mostly uninteresting as it crosses the prairie flatlands. There were no mountains and only occasionally a small hill as we ventured westward towards Roswell, New Mexico. The most depressing scenes were the hundreds of vacant, shabby, shuttered houses throughout the countryside. In several towns, the main streets were eyesores of cluttered and closed stores. Even most inhabited houses were small, inexpensive structures. Several small towns had most all stores and houses closed and abandoned and the whole area appeared ghost-like.

And yet, all the private-land countryside had farms, ranches, and hundreds of scattered oil pumpers. What’s going on? My guess is that what is happening there is similar to what is occurring in many rural areas of our country, including Utah. Small family farms, ranches, and businesses are struggling to compete in today’s world. Thus, wealthy individuals and corporations are

buying up the small farms and ranches and consolidating the land into larger entities. Many of the remaining residents are now only employees of the wealthy large landowners. Small family stores and business cannot compete with the larger Walmarts, car dealerships, supermarkets, or the new chain-stores that are moving into the larger towns.

They have had to permanently close their doors. Similar situations are occurring throughout much of rural America.

Today, we live in a far different world and society than most of us older folks grew up in. Improved vehicles and better highways foster more travel to larger cities for shopping, movies, recreation, etc. The on-line computer-age shopping also is a huge factor. Expensive equipment to run and maintain farms and ranches is no longer easy for a smaller family operation.

Real estate moguls throughout the country and world have driven up land values. This has greatly affected the ability for a small family farm or ranch to be passed down to the next generation of family and expect it to

continue as a successful profitable operation. Therefore, in many cases, the property is sold to the big guys and the proceeds are divided within the family. An exception to that, in some cases, is when a rancher only owns a limited acreage, but has grazing permits on large areas of public federal lands.

Another thing about our drive through the plains is you must always stay on the roadway, as nearly all the adjacent land is privately owned with no trespassing signs. Occasionally, a sign indicates an opportunity to hunt wild game on a large ranch.

No problem if you have several thousand dollars for access!

As we drove back into Arizona and north through Kanab and home to Panguitch, it became very evident that we are very lucky and blessed to live in this area. Compared to some of the areas we had seen, our towns look very healthy, indeed!

Our small towns may have some struggles. Families are raising fewer children than in past generations, and it is a problem that our schools must adapt to. Most residents drive to larger areas like Cedar City, Richfield or St. George to do much of their shopping. Thus, our small-town businesses are changing. However,

our large expanses of public lands entice a whole new generation of opportunities for growth and stability. With the advent of computer technology, the small rural towns in our beautiful area, are starting to attract new businesses and residents that can handle their affairs just as easily here as in large, crowded metropolitan centers. Also, unlike West Texas, tourists are flocking to our area from all over the world to enjoy and admire the beautiful surroundings.

We are soooooo blessed!

Our lifestyle is so different compared to many U.S. citizens.

Let’s stop whining and fussing about our abundant public lands. We should try harder to elect politicians that also recognize and appreciate our beautiful public lands and resources.

They ultimately make decisions that affect the future of these lands and what our children and grandchildren will have and enjoy. Utah, we love ya! Let’s keep it accessible as possible for us and all Americans and visitors to use and enjoy!

Norman McKee is a retired wildlife biologist with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. He is a resident of Panguitch.

Photos norM MCkee

Closed stores on Main Street in Rule, Texas and a closed business in Texas countryside.

UPCOMING EXERCISE DRILL AT GARFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

On Wednesday, December 21, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Garfield Memorial Hospital will be running an active shooter drill. It will take place only in the hospital's administrative building and not inside the main hospital.

For the drill there will be several law enforcement personnel and vehicles involved. It is only a drill. The hospital will be operating as usual.

For any questions, please call Alberto Vasquez at 6768811.

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December 15, 2016

A Community-Wide Celebration in Torrey

“Gifts of Christmas” interfaith choir members pose in the church.

TORREY - From inspirational music to classic stories, the annual Interfaith Christmas Program featured something for everyone. Held on Sunday December 11 at 6:00PM, individuals and families from throughout our rural community joined in a celebration of Christmas. This interfaith program was held at the Torrey LDS Church on Highway 24 in downtown Torrey.

This year’s theme celebrated the “Gifts of Christmas”.

Talented singers, musicians,

and actors from throughout the county participated in this memorable evening of entertainment. The program featured students from the Sleeping Rainbow School of Music, the Rough Around the Edges music group, the Loa Utah Stake Choir, as well as the Wayne High School Choir.

In addition, talented soloists, skilled musicians, and entertaining readers were featured.

This event was a wonderful opportunity for neighbors and friends to share music

Courtesy entrada institute

and special thoughts about this holiday season. In addition to the program, participants were invited to share a plate of cookies and celebrate Christmas as a community.

Event organizers included 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, The Entrada Institute

Garfield County Tourism Office Grants Over $128,000 in 2016

PANGUITCH - The Garfield County Tourism Office granted over $128,000 to local non-profits and municipalities in 2016. The awarded money was used for events and marketing efforts to increase tourism and visitation to all communities throughout the county.

Money was awarded through The Event Funding Program and the County Cooperative Marketing Funds Program—two entities run by the Tourism Office.

“As an office, we love seeing the community get involved in our efforts to promote Garfield County as a premier vacation destination,”

said Falyn Owens, director of the Tourism Office. “Not only do these events and efforts benefit our economy, they are always just a lot of fun to be a part of.”

Twenty-one events received funding from the Tourism Office this year with several newcomers on board. In order to be awarded funds, organizations were required to demonstrate to the travel council that their event had the potential to increase Transient Room Tax revenues and visitor stays as well as generate off-season activity for Garfield County.

Applications for the 2017 grants are currently open and available online. The deadline

for the Event Funding Grant is December 30, 2016, and the deadline for the Cooperative Marketing Funds application is January 25, 2017.

“I want to encourage anyone who is not part of a nonprofit or municipality but does have a great idea for their community to get in touch with your local chamber or city council and encourage them to apply,” Owens said. “It’s a great opportunity to attract tourists to areas of the community that are not visited as often, and I wouldn’t want anyone to miss out.”

Application forms can be found online at http://garfield. utah.gov/departments/tourism/ —Garfield County

Battle Over Natural Gas Waste Rules Headed to Court

SALT LAKE CITY - A coalition of national, state and local conservation and health organizations has filed a petition in federal court to defend new standards limiting natural gas waste on public and tribal lands.

Two oil and gas groups and the states of Montana, Wyoming and North Dakota filed suit against the Bureau of Land Management's rules shortly after the rules were announced in November.

But Bill Midcap, director of external affairs for the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, maintains the BLM struck the right balance between protecting public health and helping industry operate more efficiently.

"We are not in favor of shutting down the oil industry, at all," Midcap stresses. "These oil companies supply rural areas

with jobs, jobs that are much needed in rural areas. It is vital to our state's economy."

Some congressional Republicans have vowed to reverse the rules, which would go into effect days before President Barack Obama leaves office.

The opponents contend new regulations would increase costs and say operators are already working to cut emissions.

But a recent Colorado College survey found 80 percent of westerners, regardless of party affiliation, support efforts to curb methane waste on public lands.

An Environmental Defense Fund study found $330 million worth of methane - the primary component of natural gas - was lost through leaks, flares and venting in 2013.

Midcap says the new rules

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to minimize that loss would help taxpayers get a fair return on natural resources owned by all Americans.

"The state collects royalties on the amount of gas that is put into a pipeline, that's drilled on federal production of wells," he points out. "And we'd have more money for education and more money for roads."

The health and conservation groups' petition says the BLM rules will lead to better health outcomes by reducing exposure to smog-forming compounds and carcinogens, such as benzene.

The coalition says limiting methane emissions, which are over 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere, could also help slow climate change.

—Eric Galatas

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Panguitch Elementary School The district is looking at the possibility of building both the Bryce Valley Elementary School and Panguitch Elementary School simultaneously. If enough can be saved by building both schools in a combined contract, there may be enough funding to complete both buildings together.

We are at the mercy of the market. Depending on the building industry, we may be able to save with a combined bid. This is based on the construction utilizing the combined purchase of materials, design fees, work crew placement, shared architect, engineering, and professional fees. In the event that enough savings can be obtained, the district will pursue a combined project.

PES has the largest student population in the district with 281 students. This is over 100 students more than BVES who has the second largest population. The new PES will be considerably larger and as a result will undoubtedly cost more money to construct. Construction costs could definitely be less on a combined project but additional savings could also come from the demolition of both old buildings together. The new Panguitch School is currently envisioned to be placed at the west side of the existing campus location. The current Kindergarten/Preshool building will be saved but the new school will house those students in the new building. Lost playground areas will placed on top of the demolished current building.

As with the Bryce Valley design, the board wants a full sized gym for the new Panguitch Elementary.

—Tracy Davis, Superintendent, Garfield County School District

Kids Face Anxiety, Harassment at School in Wake of Election

SALT LAKE CITY This year's presidential election has had a big impact on the nation's schools, grades K-12. According to a new national survey of educators by the Southern Poverty Law Center, student anxiety and incidents of harassment are on the rise.

Maureen Costello, the report's author and the Teaching Tolerance director with the Center, said 90 percent of

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respondents said the election has negatively affected their schools, and many reported disturbing behavior.

"Lot of use of the 'n' word, and Confederate flags," she said. "We've heard of Nazi salutes, swastikas and 'Heil Trump.' It just seems that the kind of civil behavior that we expect of students has completely broken down."

Eight in ten educators surveyed said immigrant, Muslim and African-American students, as well as those who identify as LGBT, experience the greatest anxiety. Costello noted the small percentage of schools reporting little impact are predominantly white, or have a history of developing welcoming, inclusive communities, and programs that encourage empathy and compassion.

Costello added that children who are anxious have a harder time learning, and said parents can help address their concerns.

"Parents I think should, first of all, engage with their children and listen to them," she added. "So, it's not just 'How was school today?' But,

'Hey I've heard about this - is this happening at your school?'"

The report's recommendations for school leaders include making public statements to affirm school values and set expectations about inclusion and respect; identifying students who are being targeted or whose emotional needs seem to have changed, and doubling down on antibullying strategies.

"It's sometimes hard to stand up to bullying, or to stand up to nasty things being said," explained Costello. "But you don't actually have to.

What you just have to do is go over to the target, engage them in conversation and show that you're their friend."

More than 10,000 teachers, counselors and other school workers responded to the post-election survey.

That's up from 2,000 who took part in a similar poll in March, when teachers overwhelming named the source of both student anxiety and bad behavior as Donald Trump.

—Eric Galatas, Utah News Connection

Loa Elementary’s Art Night We have had Art Night for three years. Each year every grade makes two or three art projects to sell. The money we earn goes to the school for field trips. We usually start a month before the appointed night. During the show, the gym is remodeled to make an art gallery that is brightly decorated. Everyone has his or her art displayed. People come and choose art to buy.

You can’t just buy; you have to bid on the art piece. After everyone has looked around and placed their bids, the people with the highest bid buy the art piece they want. We are delighted by all the money we earn for our field trips.

—Waylon Woolsey

I Love Art Night

Art Night is a very fun and helpful event. For over three years, Art Night has raised money for our field trips and more.

About a month before Art Night, the students of Loa Elementary prepare their art pieces. During Art Night the gym is transformed into an art gallery where people can view our art. Donuts and hot chocolate are served to raise money too. When the bidding ends, you are able to purchase the art. Loa Elementary School is very grateful for the donations that the school has received through Art Night. This is why we love Art Night.

—MaKayla Jones

December 15, 2016

Schools & Sports PHS Sports Sidelines

by MaCk oetting

Basketball Teams!

Oh my! Do we have some basketball teams or what? The Lady Cats started off the week with a game against the Bryce Valley team, they came in the favorites and brought most of the town of Tropic with them. I believe this was one of the largest crowds I have seen over the years, it’s really great to see a team that is really support by the town. The crowd was treated to some really fine basketball. Coach Barney doesn’t have the height this year and he is going back to what won so many championship for the Cats, defense.

Every time the Mustang’s brought the ball into one of their tall girls, she was swarmed on by 4 of the Lady Cats and they couldn’t get any kind of inside scoring. The team is led by their two Seniors Brieann Birch and Shantae Miller; both are real scrappers and really disrupt the other teams players, with their really tough defense. The Cats have found another outside shooter in Sophomore Brittney Henrie, who hit for 4- 3pointers and a team high score of 18 points. The team has plenty of depth this year and a lot of kids are getting in the game. The Ladies won the game 53 to 35, I am sure these two teams are going to meet up many times over the season.

The Lady Cats went down to Valley to play the Buffalos. Even though we were the visitors, there were 4 times as many Bob Cat fans at the game as the home town. How tough are the Cats, Valley only got off two shots in the first quarter and trailed 18 to 2 after the first period. Things didn’t get any better for the Buffalos and they trailed 32 to 8 at the half even though Coach Barney had pulled the starters after the first quarter. We stayed till two minutes was left in the game and we had a 50 to 18 lead, I didn’t get the numbers on the game, I do know that Shantae and Brieann did a lot of scoring and Brittney had 5 more 3pointers. Last night the ladies went up to Piute for another show down with the Thunderbirds. We weren’t able to go to this game because we were taking tickets at the wrestles.

Friday and Saturday the Cats will be down at their annual Mesquite tournament. You will get one last chance to see the Lady Cats this year; the Milford Tigers will be here next Tuesday the 21st.

The boys team is just as exciting a team to watch and last week they played 4 games in 3days.

They started off the week also with the BryceValley Mustangs. The Stangs are really a scrappy team that fought really hard, but to no avail. The Cats have two players over 6’5” and Jace Eyres has a beautiful inside shot that almost always goes in. Senior Trey Barney is just a super player and he can really push the game, with the ability to score from any place on the court. The Cats had little trouble with the Mustangs, winning by 18 points. The next night they went up to Richfield to play Tabiona and it was more of the same with the Cats winning by 19.

The big game was on Saturday against Rich, the power house team from up north. When they were warming up the Rebels really looked good, with a number of really tall kids on their team. But from the get go it was all Bob Cats, they got off to a 7-0 start and never looked back and they took out Rich rather easy with a 52 to 32 victory. In that game Trey had 26 and Jace put in another 21. The other senior Trenton Stowe adds to the team and never seems to get tired and seems to be always in the right spot. New on the team this year is sophomore guard Acey Orton, he has had many block shots this year and is a dead eye shooter.

The last game was against Monticello and this was a very tight game. The game was tied at 24 at the half. Some of the boys really looked tired, but I learned later a couple were sick, but they really toughed it out in the second half and came away with a ten point win, 52 to 42. Trenton Stowe, Trey Barney and Jace Eyre all came away with 14 points. The Cats do have a lot of depth this year and they just really look like Champs to me. Next Saturday the 17th Escalante will be in town and that should be a blow out, but the Cats are really fun to watch regardless. The last game of the year will be out at Milford on the 22nd.

The tough guys went down to the Desert Hills tournament and competed against 15 2A to 4A teams and they really held their own. This tournament is made up of a bunch of dual meets and so it is hard to report on the how well they did. Keldon Cropper did win all of his matches at 220#. One boy at church said that he wrestled 11 times and won 8 matches. I believe the Cats will go up to the Manti Tournament this week and next week it will be the Richfield tournament on the 20th.

December 15, 2016

Wills, Trusts, and More

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Elder Abuse

A topic that seems rarely to be addressed by the media, but which has serious consequences, is elder abuse. Caring for frail older people is a very difficult and stress-provoking task. This is particularly true when older people are mentally or physically impaired, when the caregiver is ill-prepared for the task, or when the needed resources are lacking. Under these circumstances, the increased stress and frustration of a caregiver may lead to abuse or neglect.

More than two-thirds of elder abuse perpetrators are family members of the victims, typically serving in a caregiving role. There are many forms of elder abuse. Passive Neglect is an unintentional failure to fulfill a caretaking obligation, or infliction of distress without conscious or willful intent. Psychological Abuse is infliction of mental anguish by name-calling, insulting, ignoring, humiliating, frightening, threatening, isolating, etc. Material/Financial Abuse is the illegal or improper use of an elder's funds, property, or assets. Examples include but are not limited to cashing an elderly person's checks without permission; forging an older person's signature; misusing or stealing an older person's money or possessions; coercing or deceiving an older person into signing any document (e.g., contracts or will); and the improper

by Jeffery J. MCkenna use of conservatorship, guardianship, or power of attorney.

Active Neglect is intentional failure to fulfill caregiving obligations; infliction of physical or emotional stress or injury; abandonment; denial of food, medication, personal hygiene, etc. Physical Abuse is infliction of physical pain or injury of any type for any reason.

To help prevent physical abuse: Stay sociable as you age; maintain a network of friends.

Develop a "buddy" system with a friend outside the home.

Plan for at least a weekly contact and share openly with a person. Ask friends to visit you at home; even a brief visit can allow observations of your well-being. Accept new opportunities for activities. Participate in community activities as you are able. Volunteer or become a member or officer of an organization. Have your own telephone. Post and open your own mail. Keep your belongings orderly, making sure others are aware that you know where everything is kept. Take care of your personal needs.

Keep regular medical, dental, barber, hairdresser, and other personal appointments.

To help prevent financial abuse: Arrange to have your Social Security or pension check deposited directly to a bank account. Get legal advice about arrangements you can make now for possible future disabil-

BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Dec. 20th WED Dec. 21st

Potato soup, grilled cheese, peaches, ranger cookie

THURS Dec. 22nd

Christmas Dinner - Ham, cheese potatoes, corn, apple pie with ice cream

Biscuits & gravy, sausage, country fried potatoes, stewed tomatoes, mandarin oranges, pinapple muffin

Tipping

ity, including powers-of-attorney, guardianships, etc. Keep records, accounts, and property available for examination by someone you trust, as well as the person you or the court has designated to manage your affairs. Review your will periodically. Don’t give up control of your property or assets without consulting with an attorney.

Ask for help when you need it.

Discuss your plans with your attorney, physician, or trusted family members. Don't accept personal care in return for transfer or assignments of your property or assets unless a lawyer, advocate, or another trusted person acts as a witness to the transaction. Don't allow anyone else to keep details of your finances or property management from you. Don't sign a document unless an attorney or someone you trust has reviewed it.

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

I was standing in line at a restaurant, waiting to pay mybill behind two women who handed the young waiter a credit card. After swiping the card through the card reader, he loudly called out to the manager, "Mrs. Calvet, what do I do if it says REJECTED?" As the women's faces reddened and customers turned to look, Mrs. Calvet walked out from the kitchen.

"Well," she answered, wiping her hands, "the first thing you do is shout it out loud enough to embarrass the customer, who might have been thinking of leaving you a tip."

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The doctor was making her rounds and walked into the semi-private room in the hospital to examine an elderly lady.

After the exam in her calmest professional voice, she said smoothly, "You are coughing much more easily this morning."

"I should," snapped the patient. "I've been practicing all night."

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Two weeks after my oneyear-old's photo shoot, I returned to the studio to view the pictures on a color monitor.

The photographer started describing the merits of each photo, but as he went through the set, he spoke so quickly that I couldn't get a word in as he pressed home his sales pitch.

Finally, after we'd seen all 20 poses, he asked me which ones I was most interested in.

"None," I replied. "This isn't my child."

Our four-year-old daughter was staying at her grandparents' house for a few days.

At bedtime the first night, she told her grandmother that when she had bad dreams, she got into bed with her mommy and daddy. "You know," her grandmother reassured her, "everyone has bad dreams sometimes."

Carrie looked at her with interest and asked, "Whose bed do you get into when you have one?"

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O bituaries Jimmy Lee Woolsey ESCALANTE - "Jimmy Mac", beloved husband, father and best friend was taken way too soon tragically, on December 6, 2016 near Escalante, Utah. He was born August 21, 1955 in Richfield, Utah. He married his best friend, Brenda Roundy on April 17, 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

J i m m y loved the outdoors. He was most at home hiking, fishing, hunting, camping or gathering firewood.

There was not a person that Jimmy would meet that did not suffer through his humor and teasing. He was an amazing man who genuinely cared for others, he related to all generations.

The joy and loves of his life are his wonderful wife Brenda and beautiful daughter Briannon. He loved to tease them and share with them the things that he enjoyed.

In addition to his wife and daughter, Jimmy Mac is survived his sisters and brothers: Vickey (Gary) Hansen, Robert (Susan) Woolsey, Weldo (Kathy) Woolsey, Linda (Barry) Barnson. He is preceded in death by his mother and stepfather: Glover and Beth Cottam Smith and father, Wells Tilman Woolsey Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Escalante LDS Stake Center where friends may call on Tuesday from 10:30 to 12:30. Burial will be in the Esclante Cemetery.

Our family extends our love and appreciation to the community and friends who have gathered with their support. Our heartfelt prayers extend to those others who are affected by this tragedy.

Funeral Directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guest book www.maglebymortuary.com

Virginia (Ginny) Sall TORREY - Virginia (Ginny) Sall, 93, of Torrey, Utah, passed away on December 3, 2016.

Virginia was born on May 30, 1923 in Malden, Ma. She married Edward Sall on June 30, 1941.

They lived in Brooklyn, New York Massapequa , Long Island, New York, before moving to Orlando, Florida. She was a homemaker , driver for Avis, and worked for the school system while in New York.

She moved to Torrey, Utah after the passing of her sons.

Ginny had a sparkle in her eye and a zest for life. She lived her long life with love and acceptance and never met a stranger that she didn't make friends with. She enjoyed going on cruises, bingo, cards. But her greatest joy was her family. She was an inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to have known and loved her.

Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, husband Edward of 64 years, sons David, Mark, and Mel Sall, and grandson Craig Sall.

Survivors include her daughter Donna Sall of Torrey Utah.

Daughters in laws: Doris, Pat, Marlene, and Jenny; Grandchildren: Staci, Eric, Christina, Andy, and Michael ; Great grandchildren: Cobin, Joshua, Michele, Ryan, Ashley, David, Michael, Joseph, Ryan, Kyle, Charlie Rose, and Leah ; Great-great grandchildren: Scarlet and David.

Visitation will be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Gotha , Florida on December 11 , 2016 at 10 am , followed by a burial service at Woodlawn cemetery. A celebration of Ginny's life will follow burial at Woodlawn Funeral Home.

Memorial donations maybe sent to Color Country Animal Welfare, PO Box 750329, Torrey, UT 84775 or ccaw@xmission.com.

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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Christmas is just around the corner, I hope that you have gotten your shopping done by now. Christmas is a holiday to remember the greatest gift of all, the Christ Child. Panguitch has the holiday lights up on Main Street and Center and they look great. The Lions Club a number of years ago came up with these lights and garlands and the City workers are kind enough to put them up for us. The Panguitch Home Center wins the prize for the best decorations by a business.

You need to drive around town and check out the many homes that have beautiful light displays. I am sorry to say that I don’t have ours up, but we have been really busy this fall and on the days when I have time the weather turns cold. I guess I need to start when Pat says so, in Sept.

Traveling up to the ballgames in Richfield, I see that Piute has finally closed their gate on their reservoir and it is starting to fill up again. The Sevier River is really flowing right now, hopefully it is not the spring runoff.

You finally know that the tourist season is over, we no longer have the highest gas

price in the Country, and we will Leave It to Beaver to take over our spot. Elsinore still has the lowest price gas in Southern Utah, with 87 octane gas for $2.04 cents a gallon. We did find a COSTCO in Spanish Fork that had 85 octane for $1.89 a gallon. Many of the stations up north do have gas below $2.00 a gallon. There is still a glut of oil out there, however OPEC has agreed to cut back 2 million barrels of oil a day, (isn’t that mind boggling?) and that could raise the price on a barrel. Unless oil goes above $50.00 a barrel, the oil companies won’t go back to fracking, on a large scale.

The sun is setting at 5:00 pm and coming up at 8:00 am in the morning. The good news is that this is the 11th and it is only 10 days till the Winter Solstice.

We will again pickup 2 minutes a day of daylight and this will go on till June 21st. It is December and we did pick up a few drops of rain last night and SLC got over an inch, but it is Dec. and it should be snow.

Today will be the last of the Meals on Wheels and lunch at the Senior Citizens Center for the year. The cooks will have a two week break and will start up again on the 3rd of January.

When we moved here 25 years ago, Bryce Canyon had 330 days where the temperatures were below freezing and now we are down to 260 days. The rock formations are not changing near as fast as in the past. Out at the Park the Sentinel fell down: frost has taken down the popular Bryce Canyon Hoodoo. When moisture gets in the cracks of the rock and freezes, it expands and causes changes in the rock formations. The elements and time finally caught up with Sentinel, a signature formation that seemed to defy gravity for decades. Last Monday the top 15 feet of the hoodoo crashed to the ground.

The hoodoo in near the Navajo Loop trail and is behind another famous rock formation, Thor’s Hammer. This is not the first time the Sentinel collapsed, back in July 1986 it lost its top ten feet. (SLC Tribune 11-3016).

It looks like Garfield is going to have another tourist attraction, the State is spending $135,000 dollars on the early home of Butch Cassidy, that is near the Garfield Co. line on Highway 89. I believe the money will go for parking

around the cabin.

Because the cost of living (COLA) is only 0.3 your Social Security raise will average just $5.00 a month, however the bad news is that Medicare is going up $4.10 for the majority of beneficiaries (to $109. a month). Don’t ever let a politician tell you that Medicare is an entitlement; you have been paying for it since 1972 at 2% of your wages. So when someone says that they are going to save Medicare by giving you vouchers and you believe them, please check what a stay in the hospital will cost you. Pat was in for two days with pneumonia and the bill was over $10,000.

House Speaker Ryan of the Congress said that they will appeal the Affordable Health Care and it will affect over 20 million people that are insured with this coverage. He did say that it will be over a 3 year period and they will come up with a better plan during that time frame that will be better or it won’t change. Utah and eleven other states that don’t have this coverage won’t be affected.

Keep Christ in Christmas, all year.

Mack O.

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Garfield County sheriff Danny Perkins gave a brief report, saying he appreciated the support he had during the events of the day today. Perkins emphasized that the city’s EMTS and county law enforcement officers are vested in this community. He said that when something of this magnitude happens he calls Iron County who has a full time forensic scientist, and “she is one of the best.”

“There is no question what happened out there,” said Perkins, referring to the events of the day at Turnabout Ranch.

“The question is why. Nobody has a good answer. People are struggling, it’s been a long day. ” He also said that counseling is available for those who dealt directly with today’s events, and people should think positively about availing themselves of counseling services after dealing with such trauma.

Mayor Taylor expressed appreciation for county sheriff and staff…now and not just today.

A representative from the Grand Staircase Resort took the podium to discuss a proposed

Development Agreement with the City of Escalante. Mayor Taylor said he had been “in contact with both of our attorneys and both of them tell us not to sign the agreement.”

There were no department reports, but Mayor Taylor noted a public works item. “There was a dumpster fire today.

Somebody dumped hot coals in it. Just a reminder to everyone, please, don’t dump your hot coals in there. Don’t dump your coals even if you think they’re cold.”

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CDBG benefiting low and moderate income persons. The block in which Escalante is a member, will receive $700k to be distributed in the Five County Association of Governments region.

Taylor described that the funding can be used for construction of public works facilities, water and sewer projects, food banks, and also eligible loan programs for businesses to hire low income employees.

He noted that Escalante City has received CDBG funding in the past for water system projects, the senior facility, and the fire station.

No members of the public came forward to discuss block grant ideas, and the public hearing was closed.

City council members and staff discussed projects that the city could apply for under block grant funding. They discussed projects on their priority list for funding which includes a new water tank and mixer and a community center.

The council approved a motion to apply for a block grant for the mixer and “all the paraphernalia that goes with a mixer for the water system.”

The estimated cost of the project is $120K, and Steed noted that the city will gain points on their application if they have matching funds, and it was determined that the city could match $24K, coming from impact fees.

The city council also proposed applying for funding for a “multi-purpose community center.”

There was a time open for personal comments and no one came forward with personal comments.

There were no P&Z up-

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by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com brought food, gave love, support, monetary means, and sent cards as well as prayed for them since the death of their beloved son, brother, and husband, Ryan. They have felt your love, thoughts, and prayers which have helped to sustain them throughout their time of sorrow.

Welcome home to Taryn Syrett from his mission. He looks great and still has that wonderful smile. .He has

LOVED the Montana Billings Mission and his companions, Mission Presidents, all those he has served with, and all that he had met. Taryn's parents are Bryce and Cherish Syrett and grandparents are Rod and Kathern Syrett of Bryce Canyon City and Mike and Margaret Tebbs of Panguitch.

David and Debbie Jensen are on their way to Jerusalem to meet up with their son Joshua Jensen, who has been spending a term of learning experiences with BYU. He has had some amazing experiences over there and will soon be home and back in school. Joshua has spent many summers down here working with his grandpa, Arthur, on the farm and has missed the times together with Art. What a fun and learning experience this has been for him. Can't wait to talk with him

about all that happened and look at the pictures of the places they all visited.

Wishing Alyssa Johnson Boor and husband Benjamin a safe and quick arrival of their twins. Alyssa had to miss the NFR's because she is on bed rest but is eagerly awaiting the arrival of her little ones. Alyssa is the daughter of Moyle and Tracy Johnson of Tropic.

Could not believe how warm it was today. No coats day in fact. This is December for goodness sake and there should be some white snow on the lawns but instead we are running around without coats.

Crazy weather. I am not fond of snow but I hope we get some to fill up the reservoirs so we have water this coming summer.

Please have a safe week and call or email your news to me. Thanks VS.

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O bituaries Lora Dean Griffiths 1967 - 2016 FREMONT - Lora Dean Girffiths, age 47, passed away December 2, 2016 at her home in Fremont. She was born November 17, 1969 in Salt Lake City, Utah, a daughter of Thomas Chase and Norma Dean Forsyth Griffiths.

She graduated from Wayne High School, Class of 1988.

She married David K. Johnson, May 15, 1986 in Teasdale, Utah.

They were later divorced.

She has been the companion of Ricky R. Taylor for the past 8 years.

Lora served as an EMT and worked on the Wayne County Ambulance for two years. She enjoyed camping, hunting, four wheeling and herding cows, but most of all she enjoyed feeding little Rick.

She is survived by Ricky R. Taylor of Fremont; children: Wayne Johnson and Mike Johnson, both of Bicknell; Amanda Johnson and Norm Nielson of Tropic; grandchildren: Kyx Edwards, Know Nielson, Kayson Nielson and Burell Nielson, with a baby on the way; her parents: Tom and Connie Griffiths of Salt Lake City; Norma Dean Griffiths of Richfield; stepchildren: Trista and Kade Nielson of Monroe; Saige and Trinity Edwards of Loa; Dakota and Katie Taylor of Central Valley; siblings: Rex and Carolyn Griffiths of Teasdale; Robin and Tawnya Griffiths, Teressa Griffiths, all of Salt Lake City; brothers-in-law: Jason and Dana Taylor of Bountiful; Justin and Dawna Taylor of Phoenix, Arizona; Jordan and Lisa Crane of St. George; mother-in-law: Peggy Taylor of Fremont.

She was preceded in death by her father-in-law: Ted R. Taylor; brother-in-law: Jay R. Taylor; mother-in-law: Charlene B. Taylor and her grandparents, Rex and LaPreal Forsyth.

Memorial services will be held Friday, December 16, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. in the Fremont LDS Ward Chapel where friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the services.

Burial will be in the Fremont Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

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b irthdays Vergean Porter 90th Birthday

ESCALANTE - Vergean Porter turned 90 years old on November 23, 2016. He celebrated his birthday with family and friends at a dinner in his honor. Vergean was born in Escalante and has lived most of his life there. He is a veteran of World War II. He has been married to Carolyn Spencer for 68 years. They have four children, 20 grandchildren and 31 greatgrandchildren. He is very active and puts in a full day’s work.

He enjoys hunting and fishing, gathering wood, tinkering and watching the JAZZ.

M issiOnary LOA - Roland Adams will be returning home from the Mexico Reynosa mission on December 12th 2016. He will speak in the Loa Ward on the 18th of December at 10 am. He is the son of Don and Becky Adams of Loa, Utah.

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by Peg Smith ~ pegenias@gmail.com Brutality and violence are two words not normally associated with life in Southern Utah nor with this time of year.

The horrific bludgeoning murder of Jimmy Woolsey has left everyone in our community stunned. There is nothing to say to ease the pain of his family and close friends.

Brenda’s sister, Claudia has opened a gofundme account online to help defray funeral and other expenses. (https:// www.gofundme.com/jimmywoolsey-memorial) Jimmy and Brenda, their family, work associates, friends and neighbors in Boulder and Escalante and elsewhere are together in all

our hearts during this terrible, grieving time.

The Peace of Wild Things When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and my children's lives may be, I go and lie down where the wood drake rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds. I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief. I come into the presence of still water. And I feel above me the day-blind stars waiting with their light. For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.

—Wendell Berry

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Skutumpah Terrace Greater Sage-Grouse Habitat Restoration KANAB - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM) is proposing torestore habitat for the Greater Sage-Grouse (GRSG) with vegetation treatments of encroaching pinyon and Utah juniper trees into sagebrush steppe habitat. The proposed project location is approximately 20 air miles northeast of Kanab, Utah on the Skutumpah Terrace. It is located north of Johnson Canyon where the Johnson Canyon road meets the Glendale Bench/Skutumpah road and goes east into historical GRSG habitat on Timber Mountain and Red Breaks. This area contains the southernmost habitat and population of GRSG in their range.

Before any restoration work can take place, an Environmental Assessment must be done. The EA process begins with scoping – the initial period when the BLM informs the public of the proposal and asks for comments. These comments are then used by the BLM to help identify potential environmental issues or other concerns related to the proposed project, and possible alternatives. The scoping period for this project proposal ends December 22, 2016.

A copy of the scoping letter (DOI_BLM-UT-03002017-0003-EA) is available on the project website on the BLM NEPA Register, https:// eplanning.blm.gov/epl-frontoffice/eplanning/nepa/nepa_ register.do Select “NEPA”

for Type of Project and then select the “Text Search” tab.

A hardcopy of the scoping letter may be obtained by contacting Amber Hughes at the email address or number provided below or by visiting the GSENM Headquarters Office located at, 669 South Hwy 89A, Kanab, UT. Please send any information, potential issues, or alternatives, to Amber Hughes, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, P.O. Box 225 Escalante, UT 84726 on or before December 22, 2016.

Scoping comments can also be emailed to blm_ut_gs_comments@blm.gov.Please include "Skutumpah Terrace GRSG Habitat Restoration" in the subject line.

Before including an ad-

dress, phone number, e-mail, or other personal identifying information in any comment, please note that the entire comment, including personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. Requests to withhold personal identifying information from public review can be requested, but cannot be guaranteed.

The public’s interest in the management of public lands is appreciated and encouraged. If you have any questions or need further information please contact Amber Hughes, Planning and Environmental Coordinator, at ahughes@blm.gov or 435826-5600.

—BLM

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LegaL Notices 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 & 22, 2016 NOTICE OF 2017 MEETING SCHEDULE BOULDER TOWN Meetings for Boulder Town public bodies will be held as follows in 2017: Town Council: First Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.; Planning Commission: Second Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. MST and 7:00 p.m. MDT; Board of Adjustment: Third Wednesday at 7:00 when needed. All meetings will be held in the meeting room of the Community Center, 351 N. 100 E. Any changes to this schedule will be appropriately noticed.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 15, 2016

USED APPLIANCES FOR SALE WAYNE COUNTY Wayne County will accept separate sealed bids for the following used items: 1. Rheem 50 Gallon Electric Water Heater 2. Whirlpool Stacked Electric Washer and Dryer 3. General Electric Range 4. Crosley Electric 2 Door Refrigerator/Freezer 5. Small General Electric Dishwasher Appliances will be sold as is, no warranties and are available for inspection at the County Road shed at 195 N. 200 E. in Loa. Bids will be accepted in the County Clerk=s Office, 18 South Main, Loa, until 5:00 P.M. Friday, January 6, 2017. For additional information contact Rhett Jeffery at 435-836-2682. Wayne County reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

Ryan Torgerson, Wayne County Clerk/Auditor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 15, 22 & 29, 2016 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 JANUARY 11, 2017. Please visit http://waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)-538-7240 for additional information.

NEW APPLICATION(S) 97-2412 (A80765): Michael Lind propose(s) using 1.73 acft. from groundwater (Main Canyon) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E., STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 15 & 22, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TICABOO UTILITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT On December 1, 2016, the Board of Trustees of the Ticaboo Utility Improvement District reviewed and approved a tentative budget for the fiscal year 2017. On the same date, the Board also scheduled a public hearing regarding the tentative budget to be held on December 19, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at the Board’s regular meeting place at 430 W. Ticaboo Drive, LDS Church -Ticaboo Branch, Ticaboo, Utah 84533. The purpose of the public hearing will be to give all interested persons in attendance an opportunity to be heard on the estimates of revenues and expenditures, rate changes, or any item in the tentative budget of any fund. After the public hearing has closed, the Board may adopt the tentative budget as the final budget, subject to amendment or revision. A copy of the proposed budget can be examined at the District’s offices located at HWY 276, Mile Marker 27, Lot 97, Ticaboo, Utah 84533 during normal business hours at any time prior to the public hearing.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 15, 2016

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Singers Wanted, Karaoke night at the Bicknell Theater on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 7 PM. Find your song on www.spotify.com and your lyrics will be displayed by MusicMatch software. Admission and fun are FREE! Food is available at the Reel Bites Café at the Theater. Call 435 -425-3493 for addi12/15 tional information.

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NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT GARFIELD COUNTY The Garfield County Commission hereby gives notice of its intent to consider abandoning a County Right of Way. A public hearing will be held concerning abandonment of the Right of Way on Monday, January 9, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. in the Garfield County Commission chambers, Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, UT 84759. The descriptions of the Right of Way is as follows: A pathway between Lots 4 and 5, Block B, Bonanza Estates Subdivision, Section 1, Township 37 South, Range 6 West, SLB&M. The request is to abandon the existing Right of Way that runs through the property and allow the property owners to manage the land privately.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 15, 22, & 29 and JANUARY 5, 2016 NOTICE OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGED: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR EXISTING TAFT TRAVEL PLAZA WITH EXPANSION. REQUESTED BY: LEE TAFT, EXPANSION: MOVE EXISTING TANK, ADD 2 GAS DISPENSERS EXPAND EXISTING CONVENIENCE STORE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD PRIOR TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING ON DECEMBER, 28, 2016 @ 7:00 PM, WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE. LEGAL DES: 2.66 AC LOCATED IN SEC 7 T29S R5E 865 & 875 HWY 24, TORREY, UT Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 15 & 22, 2016

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