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Southern Region Fishing Report SOUTHERN UTAH Baker Reservoir: Winter Forecast: Catchable-sized rainbow trout have been stocked and should provide fair to good fishing. The reservoir can get thin ice on cold nights, but it usually doesn't last more than a few days. Winter months provide some of the best fishing of the year for stocked rainbows.

Some large brown trout are also preset and are best targeted during the winter.

Beaver River, Lower: Winter Forecast: Flows are low, meaning you'll need to tread lightly to avoid spooking fish. Surface ice is also very common and may make fishing a bit difficult.

Trout can get sluggish during the winter but may still provide fair fishing, especially on warmer days.

Beaver River, Upper: Winter Forecast: Anchor ice often makes winter fishing difficult in Beaver Canyon.

Boulder Mountain Lakes: Fishing Report Cont'd on page 8

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Garfield Memorial Hospital Wins Guardian of Excellence Award

Courtesy Garfield Memorial Hospital

The Emergency Department team of Garfield Memorial Hospital won the national Guardian of Excellence Award from Press Ganey.

PANGUITCH - Garfield Memorial Hospital recently won the national Guardian of Excellence Award from Press Ganey, which surveys hospital patients from across the country to determine hospital excellence. They received this award due to the high engagement scores they get from patients who use Garfield Me-

Area Businesses and Leaders Honored for Efforts in Economic and Community Development

Courtesy Six County Association of Governments

Adus Dorsey (left), Director of Wayne County Economic Development, presents Joe and Janette Hiskey (right), of Royal's Foodtown, with the Wayne County Business of the Year award.

RICHFIELD - The Six ed a “2019 Business-of-theCounty Association of Gov- Year” recognition award to a ernments (SCAOG) and Six business from their respective County Economic Develop- county.

Those honored as county ment District (SCEDD) held 2019 businesses of the year intheir Thirtieth Annual General Board and Recognition Ban- clude: Mecham’s Country quet December 4, 2019.

Commissioner Newell Garbage received Juab CounHarward, Wayne County and ty’s business of the year recogSCAOG Board Chair, officiat- nition. Juab County Commised at the event. Commissioner sioner, Clint Painter, presented Tooter Ogden, Sevier County the award to Jay Mecham.

Royal’s Foodtown was and SCEDD Board Chair, conducted the economic and Wayne County’s business of community development rec- the year. Mr. Adus Dorsey, Diognition segment, in which rector of Wayne County Ecobusinesses and community nomic Development, presentleaders were honored for their ed the award to Joe and Janette outstanding efforts and contri- Hiskey. butions to the area’s economy and community development.

Recognition Banquet Local elected officials presentCont'd on page 5

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

THURS. DECEMBER 19 - WED. DECEMBER 25

Mostly sunny to partly cloudy, with a 40% chance of Christmas Eve and Day snow. Highs will be in the 40s, high 30s Christmas Eve and Day; lows in the teens and 20s. Winds variable from 5 to 11 mph. Happy Holidays!

morial Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED).

Nurse Administrator DeAnn Brown and Emergency Department Nurse Manager Susan Harris recently went to Orlando, Florida to receive the award.

DeAnn said, "Our caregivers continually strive to ensure we provide care that is

not only safe and the highest quality, but also provide kind, efficient, and understanding care. It's an honor to work with such an outstanding team."

Congratulations to the ED team at Garfield Memorial!

—Garfield Memorial Hospital

Five Essential Reads about Snow and Ice

MOAB - A court challenge by conservation groups has forced the Bureau of Land Management to pull back dozens of oil and gas leases in western states, including in Utah. A federal judge ruled last week that the BLM failed to properly study the effects of climate change when it ap-

Winter is Coming:

by Jennifer Weeks, Environment + Energy Editor, The Conversation U.S. - As cold weather settles in across North America, some communities have already started up their snowplows, while others keep watchful eyes on the forecast.

Snow and ice can wreck travel plans, but they also play important ecological roles. And frozen water can take amazing forms. For days when all talk turns to winter weather, we spotlight these five stories from our archives.

1. The strange forms water can take Beyond snowflakes and icicles, frozen water can behave in surprising ways. For example, during very cold snaps, lakes can appear to steam like a sauna bath.

As Colorado State University atmospheric scientist Scott Denning explains, this happens because the liquid water in the lake can’t be colder than the freezing point— about 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

As water evaporates from the relatively warm lake into the cold dry air, it condenses from vapor (gaseous water) to tiny droplets of water in the air, which look like steam.

When it gets extremely cold, ice can form on the ocean’s surface. Waves break it up, so the water starts to look like an undulating slurWinter is Coming

Best Friends and SUU Announce Animal Services Executive Leadership Program CEDAR CITY - Best Friends Animal Society and Southern Utah University (SUU) announced the nation’s first university-endorsed animal services leadership program for working professionals. The Best Friends Executive Leadership Certification (BFELC) is a comprehensive, six-month blended learning program utilizing inperson and online interactive instruction. Training top-level leaders in animal services throughout the nation, the goal of the program is to end the killing of companion animals in shelters.

“Best Friends is a game changer in animal welfare, pushing animal services toward life saving efforts as opposed to control and disposal,” said Best Friends Chief Executive Officer, Julie Castle.

“There are now more than 4,700 no-kill communities in this country."

Castle continued, “This new leadership program is rooted in proven animal services techniques, skills, programs and policies and is pivotal in transforming animal

services as a profession and ending the killing of pets in shelters. We are excited to be engaged in such a powerful academic partnership.”

The ultimate objectives of the BFELC are to create organizational action, professional development and business plans. The program connects participants with innovators and national experts in animal services and offers templates, models, checklists, case studies and resources necessary to replicate and implement change in their respective organizations and communities.

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proved the sale of 130 leases across the state.

The lawsuit was filed by the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, Living Rivers and The Center for Biological Diversity. Diana Dascalu-Joffe is an attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity and said federal officials were in a rush

to fulfill the Trump administration's goal of "American energy dominance."

"BLM realizes the error of their ways," Dascalu-Joffe said. "Their rush to lease hundreds of thousands of acres

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BLM Ordered to Redo Climate Reviews on Utah Oil Leases

Climate Reviews Cont'd on page 3

Six Local Wildlife Species that Have a Unique Winter Prep Routine

Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Deer are commonly seen Utah wildlife. They do not hibernate in winter, but migrate to lower elevations, grow thicker coats for warmth, and conserve energy by reduced activity.

SALT LAKE CITY - As the weather gets colder and the snow starts to fly, many Utahns make necessary preparations such as buying snow shovels and digging winter coats and scarves out of storage. Some wildlife species also prep for the winter — here is a look at some of the unique ways that local animals survive Utah's snowy months.

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Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.

—Edith Sitwell

Hoary bat The hoary bat is the largest of the 18 species of bats that live in Utah. They have a distinctive frosty fur and roost in trees. They can be found in wooded areas across the state.

Unlike many bats that retreat into hibernation during the winter, most hoary bats migrate to escape the cold temperatures. Although they are generally solitary, hoary

bats may travel together in groups during their migration.

The bats typically migrate in September and October and then return in April and May. They migrate southward and toward coastal areas.

Snowshoe hare The snowshoe hare is highly adapted to living in snowy environments. In

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The principal of Escalante HS invited students to write what it means to them to be a Moqui. This happened the same day the girl's basketball team hosted Valley HS. The game was difficult to watch and, unfortunately, what “played out” is a common occurrence for any Moqui sport. To sum it up, Valley HS was consistently ahead by 40 points in the last half. The Lady Moquis did a great job of holding on by making their free throws due to Valley’s team fouls being over the limit of ten. The Valley coach played a 4-corners delay offense during most of the second half, which is basically a stall offense. Simply, this spreads out the offense and, as the defense tries to get the ball, it is passed off to one of the players in the corner. A typical, and in my opinion appropriate, use of this offense is when you have a small lead with only a minute to go in the game and you try to make an uncontested lay-up or your team is trying to go for the last shot of a quarter. Again, in my opinion, it is inappropriate to use this offense when you have a forty point lead, and you are making the defense work extra hard trying to regain control of the ball to make a play at their basket.

In effect, it is like watching a group of playground bullies playing keep away from other kids. To further rub our youths’ noses in it, the Valley coach put his starting players back in the fourth quarter. What is appropriate and considered sportsmanlike conduct is to secure an appropriate lead and put in your second string players.

This develops your typically younger players, giving them more game time and practice.

We had lost our main guard due to injury in the first half, and one of our other starting five had fouled out. The final fourth quarter over-kill to the Lady Moquis was adding a full-court press until the end of the game. This is a defensive style in which the defense applies pressure to the other team the entire length of the court before and after an inbound pass. Hardly appropriate for a consistent 40 point lead.

I left the end of the game upset and reflecting upon my own small high school experiences in basketball, coaching various sports, and working with youth. It’s tough being from a small town in some ways, but great in others. My husband and I moved to Escalante almost 20 years ago.

We both feel blessed to live in a beautiful place, full of good people.

While waiting for my daughter after the game, I sat in the commons area. I was thinking about what kind of impact the game would make on the girls of both teams. I reflected on what kind of influence I had been to youth during my life. Either my husband or I have been involved in some capacity to influence almost half of the people in the gym that night as youth. My thought then turned to what my own small town coaches taught and meant to me, as well as what I value and endeavored to teach the youth as a coach. I began to ask myself questions like the principal did; what did it mean to be a coach?

Teaching youth is a daunting task if you consider

What is a Moqui?

that your actions will in some measure shape a person’s life into adulthood. I have great respect for teachers in the school system that influence all youth for good. Personally, I value sports. Coaching, a form of teaching, can provide lasting life lessons for good or bad. A coach just doesn’t develop skills. Hopefully, a coach instills positive attributes. I don’t believe in teaching youth that life is fair.

I believe this sets them up for unreal life expectations. But sports can provide an avenue for life lessons; working together as a team or group, lifting others up because you care about your teammates and consequently improving the entire team and yourself, the value of working hard and earning rewards, positively handling consequences, not giving up when things get tough, and dedication and commitment, to name a few.

As my daughter talked to me at home after the game, she wanted my help in formulating her thoughts into words on what it meant to her to be a Moqui. She included all of these traits in some form in her response to the principal’s question. I was relieved in her resiliency and positive outlook of where she attends school, especially after the game. This, however, made me more disappointed in the message that was sent at the game. I get it. It’s a game, and you are trying to win.

A friend told me of a quote from John Wooden, a basketball player and head coach at the University of California, that seems to define what is troubling me about the game. He said, “Competition does not build character, it merely exposes it.” As a coach, you wouldn’t dare attack the confidence of any of your players or intentionally wear them down until they feel helpless. You wouldn’t dream of publicly celebrating the accomplishments of some players at the expense of humiliating others. Why, as a coach would you do that, especially to youth? Yet, this is what happened at the game.

A coach did this to the youth in that gym, none-the-less.

Does it really matter or make it acceptable the coach of one team did this to the youth of another team? I would argue it does not.

As I left the game, sadly, one of many that I have attended for both boys and girls since we have lived here, I remembered a similar game from my youth. I was a senior in a small school just a bit larger than Escalante with 63 students that year in 9-12 grades. We were playing away at a school that was quite a bit larger but still classified as a 1-A school. I can’t recall the exact score, but, to the best of my memory, my team was down at least 70 points. I remembered looking at the score board at the beginning of the fourth quarter, and it was 90-something to 20-something. Our last guard had fouled out, and there were only four of us left. We had taken a timeout to regroup. It was our possession, and I was changed from playing my usual position as a forward to a guard. As I got ready to bring down the ball, I was dumbfounded as the other team of five set up for a full court press with its starters, as they had done the entire game.

When the game was finally

over, we were down to three players, and the other team’s score was well over 100. I don’t recall if we ever made it past 30.

Often, as it sometimes happens in a small town like Escalante, we didn’t win many games that year. When I pulled out my yearbook, I was actually shocked to see we had only won a few games my senior year. I didn’t remember that. What was so shocking was that I loved basketball. I lived it year-round.

Hours upon hours were spent at the gym and the hoop in my backyard. Moments with my teammates are some of my best high school memories and shaped our adult lives for good. Basketball was important to all of us to say the least, but I didn’t remember losing most of the games that year.

I think that says something about my coach, teammates and community I lived in.

However, what IS clear and branded into my memory and emotions like it was yesterday is the pain I saw in my coach’s eyes for us at that game, along with the pride that we never gave up and cheered the last three players during the last few painful minutes and the entire game.

The feelings are so strong that tears are present as I write this. Because while my coach, teammates, and community were there for us until the bitter end, I felt belittled, embarrassed, humiliated, and helpless. I remember thinking, “An adult should know better.” The other team did not have a coach. To call that person a coach would have been an insult and disgrace to great coaches everywhere. I have never experienced that extreme of a game since, but watching and coaching youth in Escalante, I have seen similar ones.

Just a few years ago, my husband and I attended our oldest son’s basketball game in Panguitch. An article had been printed in the newspaper earlier in the week about how Panguitch was going to blow us away but that people should show up none-the-less, with promises of a good show.

Ironically, this was the same year Panguitch had been on the brink of being classified a 2-A school, and Panguitch parents were upset that their kids would not compete well in sports because they would be on the smaller size for a 2-A school. Unfortunately, I could provide many examples of disgraceful things done to our youth.

Some may have viewed my mock praise to the Valley coach as unsportsmanlike.

My intent was to counteract the message that had just been sent loud and clear: When somebody is better than you, there is nothing you can do about it. As I looked at the expressions on those girls’ faces, I recognized what I saw and knew how they felt.

A thought hit me, “An adult/ coach should know better.” I wanted the girls to know that I was there, that WE were all there and what had just happened to them was beyond inappropriate.

Reflecting on all that is good in our community and how we value our youth, I stand up and answer Principal Baksis’s question of what it means for me and family to be a Moqui. It means that students and adults of the Escalante community support their youth. While triumphs at times may be few, we will still persevere. As I have seen numerous times, it is the selflessness of students trying out a sport they never wanted to play so their friends and schoolmates could have a team. It means that we as adults will fight for our youth and our lives here in our little community. It means that ALL youth are important, no matter which team they are on. It means we look out for each other and focus to build. We are here to stay, and we will find a way to continue and support our youth and their lives HERE. My daughters closing statement in her reply to Principal Baksis summarizes it best; “To be a Moqui is to be us!”

Lisa Young, Escalante

December 19, 2019

Goings on....

SBSU Files Application for Escalante Branch

ESCALANTE - The State Bank of Southern Utah has filed a “notice of intent to establish a domestic branch” in Escalante, in the property formerly occupied by Wells Fargo Bank.

The application has been filed with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The notice of intent is posted on the Legal Notices page of this issue of The Insider, on page 8.

Escalante Mayor Melani Torgersen said that she has been in contact with SBSU President and CEO Eric Schmutz, who told her that during this application phase he is not able to make any further comment, but hopes to have more information available soon.

Tyler Brown, Director of Marketing for SBSU out of Cedar City, has stated that SBSU anticipates a response to their application sometime between December 20 and January 10.

Body Positively Identified GARFIELD COUNTY - The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office has reported that they have received a positive identification of the body found near the Egypt Trailhead down Holein-the-Rock Road on December 7. The medical examiner has confirmed that the body is of Stephen St. John of Salt Lake City, who was also the owner of the missing vehicle also found at the trailhead.

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed SALT LAKE CITY - Salt Lake City law firm Eisenberg, Cutt, Kendell & Olson announced on December 10 that they have been hired to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the tour bus company, American Shengjia, Inc., by individuals and family members affected by the tragic bus crash near Bryce Canyon National Park.

The lawsuit is also filed against the driver, who still remains unnamed. The suit seeks monetary relief for surviving family members of those who were killed. Many of those surviving family member were also injured during the crash.

The September 20 crash of the 36-passenger bus carrying 30 Chinese nationals resulted in 11 passengers being completely ejected and 2 partially ejected during a rollover, allegedly caused by the driver losing control of the vehicle. Four individuals were killed, and dozens were injured. The crash remains under investigation.

Plaintiffs are claiming negligence via a failure to exercise reasonable care, including improper hiring, training and supervision of the bus driver.

Bicknell Theater Opens Second Screen

BICKNELL - Wayne movie goers take note! You may not live in the big city, but now you have the “big city” option of choosing from not just one, but TWO movies at the Bicknell Theater. Theater owner Brian Brill has just finished adding a second screen, which opened on November 30.

“When we did the expansion for the ice cream parlor it created a cavern upstairs, and I’ve thought for a long time of closing it in and making a second screen,” said Brill.

Brill said that because the Bicknell Theater is now considered a first run movie house, when they get “breaking” movies the film studios require that theaters keep the film running for a number of weeks.

“Our customers often come during the first week of release and get anxious for the next movie,” said Brill. The additional screen creates the option of bringing in a new first run movie and switching the other one to the second screen.

Panguitch’s Gem Theater—also owned by Brill—as well as the Bicknell Theater are both first run movie houses, an unusual feat—and treat—in a rural market. And at $7.50 per ticket ($5.50 for seniors and $1.50 discounts for matinees) it’s a real deal. With the average price for movie tickets nationwide at $9-10, it’s a good time to “stay home” and go to the movies!

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Winter Routines: The Hoary bat, the Snowshoe Hare, Pika,

Ground Squirrels, Mountainsnails, and Deer are six Utah species that have unique preparations and routines for surviving the cold, snowy Utah months.

Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Hoary Bat, the largest of the 18 species of bats that inhabit the state of Utah.

Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

A Snowshoe Hare, running through the grass. Snowshoe hares are extremely well adapted to living in snowy locales.

Mountainsnails are native to Utah, and burrow to keep themselves warm in cold temperatures.

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The BLM has been ordered to pull back dozens of oil and gas leases, including ones in the Black Dragon Canyon wilderness area in Utah, because it did not properly analyze the effects that oil exploration would have on climate change.

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completely violated the law which requires an in-depth analysis on the future impact of the development of oil and gas on those lease parcels."

BLM officials have said once the new reviews are complete, they will issue a decision for each lease that will either cancel it, modify its terms or lift the suspension without any changes.

The leases were among about 240 the BLM issued from 2014 to 2018 under the National Environmental Policy Act. Dascalu-Joffe said one of the goals of the law-

suit was to change the way the bureau evaluated oil and gas leases.

"We want the agency to be able to do this analysis at a programmatic level as to how all of this leasing and the energy-dominance agenda of the Trump administration is impacting the climate as a whole," she said.

Landon Newell is an attorney for the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. He said the BLM is not doing a complete job of considering the effects of other environmental factors, such as wildlife, water quality or air quality.

"BLM has become so focused on getting the climate

analysis right that it essentially punted on any analysis for these other resources," Newell said; "which is really problematic for the agency and is creating an entirely new mess that the agency is going to have to deal with in the future."

Newell said since the Trump administration began in 2017, the pace of selling access to public lands has accelerated after BLM officials were ordered to identify and remove regulations that were restricting the issuance of oil and gas leases. —Mark Richardson, Utah News Connection

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Utah, it is found mainly in coniferous forests and aspen, alder and willow thickets in high-elevation mountain regions.

"As its name suggests, it has extremely large 'snowshoe-like' feet to help it escape predators in deep snow," Kimberly Hersey, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources mammal conservation coordinator, said.

"Snowshoe hares also use a camouflage technique to hide from predators like foxes and bobcats during snowy months.

During the summer, the snowshoe hare is a brown color, but during the winter, its fur turns white to allow it to blend in with the snowy terrain."

Pikas American pikas are small grayish-brown mammals that look like a cross between a rabbit and a mouse. They live in high-elevation talus rocky areas, and are commonly seen in the Wasatch, Uinta, Tushar and La Sal Mountains.

Rather than hibernating, pikas remain active during the winter. They prepare for the snowy, cold months by stockpiling food during the summer. They gather green vegetation and create "haypiles" of grasses and flowers, which they then store away in rocky areas. A Colorado study estimates that pikas make nearly 13,000 gathering trips to construct their average size of haypile for the winter. They then eat the haypile during the winter and stay active underneath the snow.

Ground squirrels Like with bears, ground squirrels commonly hibernate each winter. They are only active for a few months each year, and during that time, they must gain a lot of weight in order to survive the winter.

The total hibernation period can last up to 10 months, but it varies by age and sex, with juvenile males typically only hibernating four to five months each year. Each animal hibernates alone.

Ground squirrels are true hibernators, meaning that they are almost impossible to wake up during hibernation. Their body temperature drops to just above freezing, and their heart rate drops to less than 10

beats per minute. Their body metabolizes the fat reserves that they built up while eating during their active season.

Mountainsnails Mountainsnails are native snails found throughout Utah. When the temperature begins to cool (typically in October), mountainsnails burrow into the soil or leaf fragments or they crawl deep into rock piles to help protect themselves from the cold. They then create an epiphragm, a temporary mucus sealant on their shell opening, which prevents them from drying out.

"It is important for snails to maintain their moisture levels or they will die," DWR native aquatic biologist Kate Holcomb said.

Mountainsnails typically become active again once the weather begins to warm and the snow starts melting, typically in April.

"Searching for mountainsnails and other native terrestrial snails is like treasure hunting," Holcomb said.

"Sometimes you can find piles of empty mountainsnail shells, but it's much harder to find them alive. If you do happen to find a mountainsnail with an epiphragm, return the snail to where you found it.

Sometimes they will attach to rocks or logs during their hibernation, so if you find one that is stuck to a rock, please do not pull it off."

Deer While they are some of the more commonly seen wildlife around Utah, deer actually have quite a unique winter preparation routine.

Deer spend the spring, summer and fall eating and building up fat reserves that help provide energy to get them through the snowy winter months.

While they don't hibernate, deer often migrate to lower elevations with less snow to find feed, and they grow thick coats to stay warm. Deer also reduce their activity during the winter to help conserve energy, which is why it is crucial for people and their dogs to not chase or harass deer during the winter and early spring. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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Schools & Sports PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

At last the Volleyball All Star Team is out. Six of the Lady Cats made the team. The MVP is well deserved, and it went to Kiesa Miller. She had 344 kills, 115 blocks and 55 aces. First Team honors went to Taylia Norris, with 301 kills, and Mataya Barney, with 812 assets and a 94% service record. Second went to Camri Fischer, the Labaro Third goes to Tana Frandsen, OH/DS, and Lexi Griffin, DS. The Bob Cats basketball team got off to a slow start with a couple of losses, but they are making it up in the last couple of weeks. They have won five straight games, and last week they beat Water Canyon, 53 to 27, White Horse, 51-36, and Tinic, 61-49. With these easy wins, a lot of the younger players are seeing playing time.

The Cats had a game against Millard last night. Hope you made it to this game. It was

the last home game of the year.

Tonight, they traveled down to Beaver Dam for a game. Their next games will be two away games; Valley on Jan. 2nd and Bryce Valley on the 4th. The Cats don’t have a lot of home games this year.

The Lady Cats have two more games this year. Last Tuesday, they went over to Bryce Valley for a tough game and will finish off with a home game against Escalante tonight.

The Lady Cats start off the year with a game against Piute on the 3rd and on the 9th against Valley.

The wrestlers had a tough week with meets three days in a row. Wednesday’s was against the former dynasty, Wayne.

Wayne did have a full team and the Cats started off with three walk overs and eighteen points.

The Badgers came back at the start, winning the two heavyweight events and scoring

twelve points. But from then on, it was all Cats. The score ended up 62-15. Then out to Milford for another one sided match. I didn’t get the score, but I understand it was pretty one sided. They didn’t do real well against 2A Desert Hills.

The Cats still have a full week, with a match with Parowan on the 17th here, the 19th @ Richfield and the Manti Tournament on the 20-21. Next year, on Jan. 4th, it is more of the same thing, with a tournament at Milford.

I talked to one of the parents whose son is a wrestler and said his son has had 20 matches so far this season. He said that when he wrestled, he only had 25 matches the whole year.

It saddens me that Escalante doesn’t have a team this year. Their school gets smaller each year. They have a number of people moving in out there, but they aren’t bringing children with them.

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For example, if a participant attends the Best Friends Animal Society’s Annual Conference, they will have the opportunity to earn additional credits. Participants may apply earned credits toward one of more than 140 SUU undergraduate programs. For those seeking graduate degrees, credit application options include an SUU Master of Interdisciplinary Studies (MIS) Degree, Master of Public Administration (MPA) Degree, or Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree.

“Southern Utah University has been at the forefront of innovation and educational excellence for years, and I am beyond thrilled to be partnering with them on this historymaking program,” commented Castle. “The Executive Leadership Certification offers clarity on what success looks like in animal services as a profession by examining real-life examples of datadriven, proven strategies from across the nation.”

According to SUU President Scott L. Wyatt, “This is an exciting partnership for both organizations. Best Friends is known for its pioneering work in animal welfare and commitment to the same innovation and learning as we are. Our aim is to provide lifelong learning solutions, and we value this recognition by Best Friends for our educational offerings, student success, and neighboring location in this beautiful area of the country.”

Additionally, SUU is currently developing a customized track in the field of leadership development for animal services professionals.

Dean Jean Boreen of the SUU College of Humanities and Social Sciences said, “We are very proud to begin providing leadership development for animal services professionals and look forward to continuing to work with Best Friends to implement learning opportunities that speak to their needs.”

More information about the partnership and educational program details is available at bestfriends.org/suu.

About Best Friends Animal Society Best Friends Animal Society is a leading national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America's shelters. In addition to running lifesaving programs in partnership with more than 2,800 animal welfare groups across the country, Best Friends has regional centers in New York City, Los Ange-

Bosten Veater wins Garfield County School District Christmas Card Design Contest

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Tracy Davis, Garfield County School District Superintendant, presents Bosten Veater, winner of the Garfield County School District Christmas Card Design Contest, with a $100 Amazon gift card.

GARFIELD COUNTY In the annual Christmas card design contest open to Garfield County students, the school board selected the entry submitted by Bosten Veater of Panguitch Elementary School.

The 4th grader from Mrs. Savage’s class features a home in a winter scene. Of the numerous entries, Bosten’s design was chosen based on the holiday spirit it ignited within

the board. Bosten was presented with a $100 Amazon gift card to reward his efforts.

On behalf of the district staff and patrons, we would like to congratulate Bosten for his efforts this holiday season.

Bosten’s design will be sent to all district employees and every school district in the state as Garfield’s Merry Christmas wish.

—Garfield County School District

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December 19, 2019

Wills, Trusts, and More

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Estate Administration— Choosing an Executor or Trustee lio and make important investment decisions.

Your executor or trustee may also have to cope with relatives who may be wondering why it’s taking so long to receive their inheritance or why their bequests are smaller than they expected.

This can happen if, for example, the decedent’s money was aggressively invested in the stock market, and those stocks nose-dived after he or she wrote the will or trust. The executor or trustee is responsible for various tax returns, and may have to manage the decedent’s property throughout the probate process. The process can last more than a year. The process can involve managing an investment portfolio and making important investment decisions.

Some people name a professional executor or trustee, rather than naming their spouse or another relative.

This assures that the executor or trustee has no possible conflict of interest, since the executor or trustee does not stand to gain from the will or trust.

An additional benefit of a professional executor or trustee is that it lessens the possibility of personal liability for a family member. In conclusion, there are many factors to consider in naming a successor trustee or executor.

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by Jeffery J. McKenna We do not like to think about death. We are not wild about paperwork and procedures, either. Administering the estate of a deceased person (decedent), unfortunately, involves death and taxes and careful accounting and attention to detail.

In your will, you name an executor to handle your estate. A commonly known term for the executor is “personal representative.” If you die without a will, the Court will appoint a personal representative to carry out this function, so it is preferable for you to make the choice. If you use a revocable trust for your estate planning, you will name a successor trustee.

Who should you name as your executor or trustee? It is important to be sure that your executor or trustee is capable of handling the responsibility.

The executor or trustee must be detail-oriented, be able to persevere in dealing with bills and insurance reimbursements, hospital paperwork, Medicare, ambulance, and doctor costs incurred in a last illness. The executor or trustee must be someone who is comfortable in handling paperwork, not afraid to ask questions, and have decent communication skills. An executor or trustee may have to manage an investment portfo-

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I was hastily preparing for a big road trip for our family.

In the midst of the chaos, my three-year-old Madeline asked, "Mommy, is today the day we leave for our complication?"

Out of Gas

Now with a Panguitch Office at 46 North Main Street to serve clients in and around Garfield County. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 20 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 6281711 or jmckenna@barneymckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW.BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM. He would enjoy hearing from you.

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Blood’s Custom Meats was honored as the Piute County business of the year. Layne and Ilene Blood received the award recognition presented

by Commissioner Will Talbot.

Barrett’s Foodtown was honored by Sevier County.

Commissioner Scott Johnson made the presentation to Chandler and Ashley Erdei.

Sanpete Valley Hospital was Sanpete County’s business of the year. Commissioner Steve Lund presented the award to Aaron Wood and Ryan Robison.

Overson’s Farm Center was honored as Millard County’s business of the year. Kelly Carter and Tyler McCulley received the award presented

by Millard County Commissioner, Evelyn Warnick.

A Regional Recognition Award was presented by Commissioner Tooter Ogden to Russ Cowley. Commissioner Ogden thanked him for over thirty years of economic development efforts and service to the region.

The Regional Beautification Award was presented to Oak City for the successful completion of a project that included tree replacement, new benches, and new playground equipment. Ken and Karen Christensen received the traveling trophy and recognition award presented by Commissioner Tooter Ogden.

The Partner of the Year Award was awarded to Bryan Kessinger, Department of Workforce Services, for going above and beyond to help facilitate economic development efforts in the Six County Region. The award was presented

by Brent Boswell, the Chairman of the Six County Technical Committee. Commissioner Harward explained the traditional rotation process in which the mantle of the Chair

In my early driving days, I had the bad habit of running out of gas frequently.

Once, I was stranded at the mall and called my father for help.

When he arrived, I was under the hood, poking around. "I think there's something preventing the gas from reaching the carburetor," I said.

"Yeah," he shot back. "A twenty-dollar bill."

Old Acquaintance

While my friend Emily was visiting her mother, they went for a walk and bumped into an old family acquaintance.

"Is this your daughter?" the woman asked. "Oh I remember her when she was this high. How old is she now?"

Without pausing, Emily's mother said, "Twenty-four," Emily, 35, nearly fainted on the spot.

After everyone had said their goodbyes, Emily asked her mother why she'd told such a whopper.

"Well," she replied, "I've been lying about my age for so long, it suddenly dawned on me that I'd have to start lying about yours too."

Today's Thought

I'm anti-everything now: anti-fat, anti-smoke, antinoise, anti- inflammatory.

PUNishment

A plateau is the highest form of flattery.

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

Shower Thoughts

Bread is just like the sun.

It rises in the yeast and sets in the waist. for the SCAOG is passed to another commissioner. He then expressed appreciation for the opportunity he had of serving in this capacity over the past year. After his remarks, he introduced and passed the gavel to Commissioner Scott Bartholomew of Sanpete County, who will assume responsibilities of Chair for the SCAOG Board(s).

Commissioner Bartholomew expressed appreciation to Commissioner Harward for the commitment, dedication, and leadership he had rendered as SCAOG Chair during the past year. He noted that Commissioner Harward would continue to serve on the SCAOG’s Executive Board and looked forward to working with him during the next year.

The SCAOG and SCEDD sponsors the Six County Recognition Banquet, annually.

The SCAOG General Board consists of all eighteen commissioners and one appointed mayor from Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne Counties. The SCAOG Executive Board comprises one appointed commissioner and the appointed mayor from each county. Members of the SCAOG Executive Board for 2019 are: Commissioner Newell Harward – Wayne County and Board Chair; Commissioner Byron Woodland – Juab County; Commissioner Garth “Tooter” Ogden – Sevier County; Commissioner Scott Bartholomew – Sanpete County; Commissioner Darin Bushman – Piute County; Commissioner Wayne Jackson – Millard County; Mayor Rick Dalton – Junction; Mayor John Christensen – Mayfield; Mayor David Ogden – Richfield; Mayor Cody Grundy – Loa; Mayor Glade Nielson – Nephi; and Mayor Michael Holt – Fillmore.

—Six County Association of Governments

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Nellie Rae Mecham

TROPIC - Nellie Rae Whatcott Mecham passed away on December 12, 2019, in Cedar City, Utah, with her sweet husband, Stan, by her side. Nellie Rae was born January 30, 1942, to Alfred Elihu and Leila Larson Whatcott in Cedar City, Utah.

She was the third child of four and the third daughter.

Nellie Rae grew up on 300 West in Cedar City and had a wonderful childhood. She was a very busy little girl. She could be seen running, jumping and bouncing in her dresses with her long blond ringlets. When she was a teen, she loved working at her dad’s business—The Candy Kitchen. Nellie Rae was outgoing, popular, and involved in high school. She was very proud to be a Cedar Redmen cheerleader. She was a good dancer and loved participating in assemblies and festivals. She graduated high school in 1960, and then attended CSU, which is now SUU. Later she attended USU in Logan, Utah.

She met and married N. Lyle Fullmer from Idaho on January 11, 1963. They later divorced in June 1974.

They were blessed with three children: Francine, Jan, and Barbie. While married to Lyle, she lived in Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Germany. Even though she didn’t speak German, she came to love the people there and the kindness they showed to our family.

In 1974, Nellie Rae started working at State Bank of Southern Utah in Cedar City as a teller and then moved to running the proof machine. The employees and supervisors loved Nellie Rae and always commented about how fast she did everything! She is well known for being quick, efficient, prompt, and organized.

In January 1978, she began dating Stan Mecham from Tropic, Utah. When Nellie Rae was a little girl she dreamed of marrying a cowboy. When she married Stan on October 14, 1978, that dream came true. They have shared 41 wonderful years together and have a great love for each other. They worked really hard at putting two families together and making our house a home. Nellie Rae became the step-mother to Stan’s four children: Debi, Clint, Harvey, and Mclain Mecham. Nellie Rae and Stan were also blessed with two more children, Bode and Zane. Zane passed away before birth. She loved being a wife and mother, having a clean home, and making meals for family, friends, and strangers. Everyone was always welcome in their home. Not long after marrying Stan, she began working at Ruby’s Inn near the entrance of Bryce Canyon. She worked in many positions there over the years—front desk clerk, restaurant hostess, and the floor manager in the General Store.

She helped Stan run his trail ride business at Ruby’s Inn, and she also served as the Tropic Town Clerk. When State Bank of Southern Utah opened a branch in Tropic in 1997, they asked Nellie Rae to be the Operations Manager over that branch. She worked there for 9½ years and then retired in 2007.

Nellie Rae was involved in the Bryce Valley Quilt Guild for many years and made many beautiful quilts for people. Her hobbies not only included quilting, but also reading, crocheting, cross-stitching, braiding, cooking, and learning to play the violin. She loved doing family history and learning about her ancestors. She is known for her kindness and thoughtfulness— great talents.

Nellie Rae was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as Junior Sunday School Coordinator, Young Women’s teacher, nursery leader, Relief Society president at the ward and stake level, Relief Society and Sunday School teacher, and temple worker. She loved serving the Lord in whatever capacity she was given and she gave it 100%. She has a very strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Nellie Rae was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, and is dearly loved by her posterity. As of her death, she had 31 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Stan Mecham, children— Debi (Jim) Miller, Henderson, NV; Francine (Stonnie) Pollock, Midland, TX; Mclain (Merrilee) Mecham, Tropic; Jan (Angie) Fullmer, Henderson, NV; Barbie (Tracy) Feltner, Cedar City; and Bode (Taryn) Mecham, Cedar City; siblings: Ferry (Ben) Baldwin, Cedar City; Mazie Burris, Centerville; Don (Linda) Whatcott, Argyle, TX. Nellie Rae is preceded in death by her parents; Stan’s parents, Malen and Angelyn Mecham; son, Zane; step-sons: Clint Mecham and Harvey Mecham; daughter-in-law, Tad Mecham; and sister-in-law, Margaret Mecham.

The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the CNA’s and nurses at The Beehive Home, Cedar City Health & Rehab, and the Zion’s Way Hospice team who took such kind and tender care of Nellie Rae during her last few months, especially the loving attention that was given by Ellen and Colleen in her final days.

Funeral services will be held Friday, December 20, 2019, at 12:00 Noon in the Tropic Ward Chapel. Friends may call at the ward chapel from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Tropic Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

December 19, 2019

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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com By the weather outside on this Sunday night, you wouldn’t know that winter doesn’t start until Saturday the 21st. I must be getting old. The cold outside is starting to get to me. I still don’t have all my lights up in the yard yet, and, if Monday isn’t any warmer, they aren’t going to be up this year. Having the sunset at 4:55 is the pits.

But on the 21st, we will start picking up 2 minutes of daylight each day until June. Oh, where did the year go? It just seems like we were celebrating all of the snow we got during last year's winter, and here, it is winter again.

Santa and her helpers are at it, full speed ahead. They are going to make Christmas a little brighter this year for over 60 kids in town. She would like to thank all of those that helped make this effort so successful: Panguitch City, all of the candy makers, those that were willing to show their homes this last week and those of you that donated to the "Sub for Santa" jars. Our daughter Kelly’s office staff adopted Panguitch this year and sent down many gifts. It is still not too late to get your list into Santa. The cutoff date will be December 24th, early. Call (676-2418) for a wish list.

We were late in Richfield shopping. We didn’t get back into town until 6:30, and we were afraid that we would

miss the home tours. The hosts stayed longer, and this allowed some of the hosts to see some of the other homes.

This year’s home tour was truly better than the home tour in St. George. Four of the six homes were new, and all of them were special. The Dalton’s home would have fit in as one of the top homes in St. George. It has seven bedrooms and a great room to die for.

Maxi Miller’s home is one of a kind. It has a full size volleyball court indoors, five horse stalls that are part of the home, and is better than some of the homes that we have lived in. Upstairs, there are two complete units, and they spared no expense on the interior of the home. Maxi’s home is also on the hill west of town and has a great view of the valley.

Mark Henrie’s home is also brand new and is also a beauty. It is also a big home, with a finished basement with three bedrooms in it. Hollie has done a great job in furnishing and decorating their beautiful home.

The home on the north east of the valley is a two story log home. It is designed with two separate homes. It is owned by Desiree and Gary Green. Desiree is ordained and can perform marriages.

The upstairs unit is a rental or for the wedding party to honeymoon in. They have also

built a large building that can be used for parties or other kinds of entertainment.

Brittney and DJ Feller have purchased Brittney’s family home (Martin and Collet Nay). The changes that they have made to this home is unbelievable. They really have transformed their home into a showcase. For those of us who have been there over the years, it is hard to believe that it is the same home. Britt, your mother would be so proud of what you have done to her home.

Deanna and Kevin Moore have also bought her family home (Earl and Evelyn Roe home) and did a lot of work preparing the home for the Christmas tour. Deanna used a lot of memoirs of her folks in the decorating. Like all of the other homes, it was a real treat to visit and listen to Deanna point out all of the wonderful features of this older home.

I am sorry if you missed this year's home tour. It was special. Many thanks to Mandy Soper, who made it all happen.

The next big event will be the New Year’s Party at the Triple C Arena on Tuesday the 31st. It is always a fun evening, with great food, games and entertainment. All of this for only $5.00.

The House of Representatives has passed nearly 400 bills since the Democrats took control of the chamber

in 2018. The vast majority haven’t even received a vote in the Republican controlled Senate. Only seventy bills have passed the full congress into law this year, ten of which renamed federal facilities.

The House pushed through legislation that would empower Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices and offer new benefits for seniors. It passed along party lines, 230-192. Nancy Pelosi's bill would cap Medicare recipients out of pocket cost for medicines at $2,000 a year. This will result in threehundred and sixty billion dollars in savings over ten years by lowering the cost for drugs. The Republican Senate says this has no chance of passing. The President, who promised to lower drug costs, has said he will veto the bill.

We are going to California for my annual Oetting family Christmas Party next week, so there won’t be any FYI column next week. Merry Christmas to all of you, and we pray that you will all be safe and healthy. Remember to celebrate the birth of our Savior on this special day. Because of the time, the next newsletter won’t be out until after the New Year.

Happy New Year, and enjoy the holidays.

Peace be with you at this time of the year.

The Oetting Family

Winter is Coming: "Snow and ice can wreck travel plans, but they also play important ecological roles. And frozen water can take amazing forms."

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pee. “For anyone willing to brave the cold, it’s wild to stand by the shore and watch the smoking slushy sea with its slow-motion surf,” Denning writes.

2. How road salt tames ice When a big storm is forecast, utility trucks often will head out to pre-treat streets and highways, typically spraying rock salt or saltwater solutions. But contrary to popular belief, salt doesn’t melt ice.

Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, but mixing it with salt lowers its freezing point. “The salt impedes the ability of the water molecules to form solid ice crystals,” explains Julie Pollock, assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Richmond. “The degree of freezing point depression depends on how salty the solution is.” When dry salt is spread on ice, it relies on the sun or the friction of car tires to melt the ice, then keeps it

from re-freezing.

Pulses of salt can harm plants, water bodies and aquatic organisms when it washes off of roads – especially during spring runoff, which can carry huge doses.

Researchers are working to find more benign options, and are currently studying additives including molasses and beet juice.

Testing beet brine as an environmentally friendly road deicer in Canada.

3. Why trees need snow Snow may seem like nothing but trouble, especially if you have to shovel it. But it’s also a valuable resource.

In the Northeast, environmental scientists Andrew Reinmann and Pamela Templer have found that winter snow cover acts like a blanket, protecting tree roots and soil organisms from the cold.

In experimental forest plots where Reinmann and Templer removed snow from the ground, they have observed that “…frost penetrates a foot or more down into the

soil, while it rarely extends more than two inches deep in nearby reference plots with unaltered snowpack. And just as freeze-thaw cycles create potholes in city streets, soil freezing abrades and kills tree roots and damages those that survive.”

Climate change is shortening northeast winters and decreasing snowfall, with serious effects on forests. “Losing snowpack can reduce forest growth, carbon sequestration and nutrient retention, which will have important implications for climate change and air and water quality all year-round,” Reinmann and Templer predict.

4. Frozen reservoirs Snow is even more valuable in western states, where many communities get large shares of their drinking water from snowpack that lingers at high altitudes well into the warm months. Here, too, warming winters mean less snow, and scientists are already observing “snow droughts.”

Adrienne Marshall a research fellow studying hydrology and climate change at the University of Idaho, defines a snow drought as a year with snowpack so low that historically it would only happen once every four years or less.

“Today, back-to-back snow droughts in the western U.S. occur around 7%

affecting cities, farms, forests, wildlife and the outdoor recreation industry across the West year-round.

5. Can we make it snow?

If nature doesn’t deliver as much snow as we need, what about helping it along?

Many western states and agencies have tried to do just that for years by cloud-seeding – adding particles to the atmosphere that are thought to serve as artificial ice crystals, promoting the formation of snow.

There’s just one hitch: No one has proved it actually works. Nonetheless, “Western states need water, and many decision-makers believe that cloud seeding can be a cost-effective way to produce it,” write atmospheric scientists Jeffrey French and Sarah Tessendorf.

In a 2018 study, French, Tessendorf and colleagues used new computer modeling tools and advanced radar to see whether they could detect ice crystals forming on silver iodide particles injected into clouds. They hung imaging probes from the wings of research planes, which flew in and out of the seeded areas of clouds. Sure enough, in those zones ice crystal formation increased by hundreds, leading to the formation of snow.

No such results occurred in non-seeded regions.

of the time,” she writes. “By mid-century, if greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase, our results predict that multiyear snow droughts will occur in 42% of years on average.”

Snowpack is also melting earlier in the spring, which means less water is available in summer. These changes are

More research is needed to see whether cloud seeding can change water balances over large areas. And ultimately, even if that proves to be true, another question will remain: Whether it’s worth the cost.

This story is a roundup of articles from The Conversation’s archives.

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Joyce Bennett Melanie Dabb, Extension Assistant Professor, Wayne County

Benefits of Family Meals With the holidays in full swing, many of us are sitting down to festive family dinners. But did you know that consistently sitting down and having family dinner together 2-3 times a week can benefit everyone in the family?

Here’s how: Communication Skills Having uninterrupted conversations at the dinner table can expand children’s vocabulary and reading abilities, regardless of the family’s

socioeconomic status (University of Florida).

“Family meals…[provide] a daily opportunity for… siblings to speak to an infant or toddler, and help them learn words, understand language and build conversation” (Brotherson, 2009).

Nutrition Children, ranging in ages from 9 to 14, who have regular dinners with their family, have healthier dietary patterns, eat more fruits and vegetables, less trans-fat and fried food, and more vitamins (Gillman, Rifas-Shiman, Frazer, et al.,

2000). Adolescents from families who eat five or more meals together in a week also have a much lower likelihood of acquiring an eating disorder of any kind (American College of Pediatricians, 2014).

Emotional “Mealtime conversation brings the family together and promotes positive self-esteem in children” (Bligh, Garen, & Rosales, 2017). Having consistent family meals provides structure for children, allowing them to feel more safe and secure within the family unit. Having meals together is

How to Prepare for Ice Fishing Season

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Ice angler drills a hole at Flaming Gorge Reservoir.

SALT LAKE CITY With most of Utah getting pelted by freezing temperatures, going fishing may not be at the top of your to-do list.

However, don’t put away that tackle box just yet—ice fishing season is just around the corner, and December is the perfect time to prepare.

Ice fishing is a great way to get outdoors during the winter and is a great activity for the whole family.

"Fishing during the winter can be spectacular," Utah Division of Wildlife Resources sportfish coordinator Randy Oplinger said. "You can access an entire lake by walking across the ice. Ice fishing gives those who don't own a boat a great opportunity to fish wherever they would like on a lake."

While the ice may not be quite thick enough yet for safe fishing in many parts of the state, you can begin to prepare now by making sure you have the right gear.

Here's a look at some of the equipment you should have and tips to help you be successful when ice fishing: Equipment you need • An auger to drill a hole in the ice. You can use either a hand-powered auger or a motorized auger. If you are new to the sport, hand augers work well and typically cost around $50.

• Something to scoop the slush out of the hole after it is drilled. You can buy ice fishing scoops for only a few dollars or you could use a slotted spoon from your kitchen.

• Ice fishing rod and line (costs typically start around $20) • Ice fishing lures (these are normally $3–4 each) • Some bait, like mealworms or wax worms (these are $3 a cup, which will last a few fishing trips) • Warm winter clothing • A camping chair or bucket

to sit on "You can get into the sport of ice fishing for under $100," Oplinger said. "Just like with any sport, you can spend more if you’d like additional equipment, but you don't need to spend a lot of money to be successful and have a good time."

Tips to help you be successful while ice fishing During the winter when a waterbody has frozen over, fish often stay near the bottom of the lake. Because of that, a good recommendation is to start with your lure about a foot off the bottom. However, fish don't always stay along the bottom of the lake, so if you aren't getting any strikes, then try setting your lure at different depths. Fish finders can be helpful in determining where the fish are, or you can also ask other anglers who are having success at the same waterbody.

Fish don't strike hard under the ice, so you have to carefully watch the tip of your line to know if you are getting any bites. One thing that can help with that is adding a spring bobber to the end of your fishing rod to help you notice those gentle strikes.

You can catch any fish species through the ice, and any time of day can be good when ice fishing.

"The best way to prepare for ice fishing is to make sure you are dressed warmly for the colder weather and to make sure all your equip-

ment is ready," Oplinger said.

"If you are new to the sport, you can get additional tips and recommendations from fellow anglers, employees at tackle stores or online. It's always a good idea to check local fishing reports as well."

Safety recommendations The general safety recommendation is to not step on the ice unless it is at least 4 inches thick. However, keep in mind that ice thickness can vary across a lake, so if you see that it is 4 inches in one spot, don't assume it is 4 inches across the entire lake. Be sure to drill test holes into the ice as you venture onto it. You should also avoid having large groups of people and equipment in a small area—spread the weight out.

"As an extra precaution, you can also purchase ice safety picks, which can help you get out of a lake if you fall through the ice," Oplinger said. "I'd also recommend having a rope just in case. And it's always a good idea to have someone else with you when ice fishing."

Find more ice safety tips on the Utah State Parks website.

The more prepared you are, the more success you can have, so start prepping now to have a great ice fishing season!

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

a time when children can see how parents interact with each other, solve problems, express emotions, and communicate with their spouse. When this interaction is positive, it models healthy relationships and helps children develop these skills. (American College of Pediatricians, 2014.)

Healthy Behaviors Regular family mealtime can decrease the likelihood that children will use marijuana, alcohol, tobacco, and nicotine; their access to prescription drugs and the probability that they will have friends who use drugs may also decrease.

Children may be less likely to engage in sexual activity, develop an eating disorder, experience depression, and have a teen pregnancy. (The Nation Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, 2010.)

Implementing regular family mealtimes may be difficult with expanding job responsibilities, busy family schedules, and other numerous time restraints. There are many effective strategies that can help create a habit of eating family meals together in order to reap the above-mentioned benefits.

• Plan ahead • Choose a regular time • Involve all family members in preparation and cleanup • Turn off the TV • Leave electronic devices turned off or in another room • Eat around a table • Keep the conversation pleasant • Be flexible • Try family mealtime for breakfast or lunch • Avoid arguing and discipline • Create an atmosphere of happiness and togetherness • Don’t force children to eat new foods or to finish what is on their plate • Do what works best for your individual family (Fishel, 2017; Penkalaski, 2014; Brotherson, 2009; University of Florida) Written by: Cindy Nelson, Extension Associate Professor, Beaver County and Makendra Goff Adapted for Article-Melanie Dabb, Extension Assistant Professor, Wayne County.

PANGUITCH - Joyce Lola Barton Bennett, 64, our loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend has gone "Home" for Christmas. She passed away in St. George, Utah on Sunday, December 15, 2019 due to complications related to pneumonia. Joyce was born in Henderson, Nevada, March 1, 1955 to Joseph Lorenzo and Lola Owens Barton into a large and loving family. She was the 9th of 10 children, raised in Henderson.

She graduated from Basic HS in 1973. She loved playing softball, once on a team with her mother.

Joyce and her family spent many happy hours at Lake Mead, and she grew up with lots of cousins as her friends.

She had a special bond with cousins and was a good friend to many. She loved the outdoors.

She loved to fish, camp and go the beach. She collected rocks and seashells everywhere she lived, and they always moved around with her in a treasure box. She also loved collecting lighthouses. Joyce always had a tender spot for animals and had many pets throughout her life. While growing up, she spent every summer visiting Panguitch. She always felt like it was her safe place. She lived in Henderson, Nevada; Pismo Beach, California; St. George; Albuquerque, New Mexico and several other places, but always longed for Panguitch. In 1992, she finally moved to Panguitch and has lived there ever since.

Joyce was never afraid of hard work and had many skills and jobs, but most of her work career involved being a cook or waitress. She was a great cook and was always a fun and friendly waitress. In recent years, she worked for food services for Garfield Memorial Hospital and was so sweet and kind to the extended care patients there. She was very proud and happy to serve as an EMT in Garfield County for 15 years.

She is survived by her daughter, Shauna Bess; grandson, Jason (Farlin) Bess; and great-grandson, Jake; also by her siblings: Joe (Virginia) Barton, Roma (Rich) Gilmore, Kay (Carol) Barton, Janet (Jan) Bennett, Jack Barton, Neal (Tammy) Barton, Richard (Corinne) Barton, Betty (Kimball) Wirig; brother-in-law, Larry Gibson. She was preceded in death by both of her parents and her sister, Shirley Gibson.

Joyce’s greatest love was her family. She was so proud of her daughter and grandsons. She rarely missed a family reunion and is adored by all of her nieces and nephews and will be so missed by all of us.

A celebration of her life will be held today, December 19, 2019 at 12:00 Noon in the Panguitch LDS Stake Center, 550 S. 100 W. Panguitch, Utah 84759 where friends may call for visitation prior to the services from 10 – 11:30 . Interment will follow at the Panguitch Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

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Avoid Holiday Hoaxes by Being a Savvy Online Shopper

PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday, December 16th, at 10:40 a.m.,2019, in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: BEAVER DAM VILLAGE UNIT “C” AMENDEDBOUNDARY DESCRIPTION BEGINNING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 35 SOUTH, RANGE 7 WEST, S.L.B.&M. AND RUNNING THENCE S89°03'39"E 289.76 FEET; THENCE N14°30'00"W 295.35 FEET; THENCE N6°53'34"W 246.00 FEET; THENCE N15°16'34"W 60.00 FEET; THENCE N74°43'26"E 192.70 FEET THENCE S2°44'29"E 119.81 FEET TO THE PC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, CURVE DATA:DELTA= 88°49'56", RADIUS= 46.47', TANGENT= 45.53', ARC= 72.05', THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE 72.05 FEET TO THE P.T., THENCE S7°45'34"E 613.83 FEET; THENCE S1°51'03"E 229.97 FEET; THENCE S74°35'50"W 500.77 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE N1°58'33"W ALONG SAID WEST LINE 501.20 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 14, 21, 28 and DECEMBER 5, 12, & 19, 2019

by Kathy Riggs, Utah State University Extension professor

Courtesy Utah State University Extension

Christmas is a time for giving, but, with shopping occuring more and more online, make sure to do your homework about the reputation of the online store or charitable organization from which you are gifting.

While holiday shoppers are searching for the best online deals, scammers and identity thieves are searching for their next victims, specifically online shoppers, who are in a hurry and fail to protect their personal information. You can prevent much headache and heartache by becoming a savvy online shopper. Consider these tips: 1. Deals that are too good to be true - While shopping online, you may run across advertisements for products being sold at huge discounts. Some may be legitimate deals, as stores often use a “lost leader” to attract a customer in the hope that once on their site, they will buy additional items. However, make certain you are shopping from a site that has the https:// security designation in the link and/or the closed padlock in the search bar.

Even if you discover you are being scammed as you browse a site, it may be too late and the thieves may have already downloaded a virus

onto your computer or stored your personal information, such as an email address, that they can use to scam you in the future.

2.

Package delivery theft - While this may seem like an urban problem, the potential of obtaining something expensive off someone’s front porch that can be re-sold is not isolated to big cities.

According to a security.org study released in November, Utah was ranked number 10 in the nation for larceny thefts across the county, with 2,092 thefts per 100,000 people. The study also reported nearly 40 percent of all consumers have been victims of package theft.

If you do not have a security camera or a neighbor who pays attention to the “comings and goings” on your street or block, you could be a target.

One tip for prevention is to track your packages online so you know approximately what time they will be delivered, and you can plan to be home. Another is to see if your employer will allow personal

packages to be delivered to your workplace.

3. Charitable giving hoaxes - This is a particularly grievous scamming technique as people tend to be more generous and want to participate in a good cause over the holidays. Beware of phone offers from unfamiliar organizations.

Ask for printed information or a website where you can check their credentials more thoroughly. Don’t be taken in by tactics that pressure you to act NOW because it is a “limited time offer.” Many times, a scammer will simply hang up if you begin questioning him or her.

4. Gift cards online Purchase gift cards directly at the local business, or choose a reputable online gift card through the business website.

5. The gift of giving local - There are many local charities that need help and support. Do your homework to be sure it is a worthy cause and that cash donations won’t go to support overhead expenses of the organization.

Check with your local clergy, school or city office about filling needs for specific children and/or families. In addition, there are Angel Trees or projects to collect coats and warm clothing for school-aged children. You could be a Secret Santa to a family in need or donate cash or food to the local food pantry.

If you have an organization in mind that you are considering giving a gift, you can check to see if it is registered as a charitable organization with the Internal Revenue Service. See if the group has filed a 990 form to receive this designation at www.guidestar. org. Type in the name of the organization and if they are a local, state or national group.

This is a wonderful time of year to express love and gratitude and to reach out to help those who are less fortunate. In so doing, just be sure to do your homework and be vigilant in protecting yourself in the way you spend and donate your money.

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meaning you'll need to tread lightly to avoid spooking fish.

Spring inflow keeps most of Black Canyon free of ice.

Trout can get sluggish during the winter but may still provide fair fishing, especially on warmer days.

East Fork Sevier River, Kingston Canyon: Winter Forecast: Flows are low, meaning you'll need to tread lightly to avoid spooking fish. Surface ice is also very common and may make fishing a bit difficult.

Trout move out of slowingmoving sections in the winter due to low oxygen. Focus on reaches with some gradient as they're likely to have less ice and better oxygen conditions.

Trout can get sluggish during the winter but may still provide fair fishing, especially on warmer days. Visit www.sevierriver.org to see real-time flow.

East Fork Sevier River, Upper: Winter Forecast: Winter fishing is almost nonexistent due to poor access and ice cover. We have begun work to restore native Bonneville cutthroat trout in this drainage.

Blubber and Upper Kanab creeks were recently treated with rotenone to remove non native fish. Fishing opportunities will be limited in those streams until cutthroat trout establish over the next 3-4 years.

Enterprise Reservoirs: No recent reports on access or ice.

Fish Lake: Thin ice has started to form on the north and south ends, but the rest of the lake still has a long way to go. Because of Fish Lake's depth, it usually doesn't have safe ice until close to the end of December or start of January. The marinas are iced in and the snow is piling up, so launching boats is no longer possible. Call the Fish Lake Lodge/Lakeside Marina at 435-638-1000 before you go to check on current conditions and get up-to-date fishing reports.

Forsyth Reservoir: The reservoir is capped with about one inch of ice.

Safe ice (minimum four inches) is about a week or so away.

Access is also difficult due to recent heavy snow. The access road from Highway 72 is not plowed so you may need fourwheel-drive or a long walk.

Gunlock Reservoir: Winter Forecast: Visit the Gunlock State Park website for winter boat ramp hours.

The fish re-stocked after the 2015 treatment to remove smallmouth bass have experienced exceptional spawning and growth. Fishing pressure is typically very light during the winter as bass are not very active.

Gunnison Bend and

DMAD Reservoirs: Thin ice is starting to form on both reservoirs.

Johnson Reservoir: Winter Forecast: Access is not maintained in the winter.

Kolob Reservoir: Winter Forecast: Access is limited to snowmobile in the winter. Very little fishing pressure.

Koosharem Reservoir: Thin ice is starting to form. Safe ice should be at least a week or two away, depending on the weather.

Koosharem Reservoir was completely drained in 2018 for irrigation use and dam repairs. Fish stocked this year are growing fast in a reservoir free of Utah chubs.

Lower Bowns Reservoir: Winter Forecast: Access is limited by snow. Ice fishing can often be good if you can get there. No reports yet on ice.

Mammoth Creek: Be aware that private land in Hatch Meadow has been posted closed to trespassing, so Mammoth Creek is not accessible there. Winter Forecast: Surface ice is common and may make fishing a bit difficult. Trout can get sluggish during the winter but may still provide fair fishing,

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Winter Forecast: Several Boulder Mountain lakes are closed to fishing until Spring 2020. Consult the Utah Fishing Guidebook before you head out to determine which lakes are closed. Access is limited by snow to snowmobile or ATV. Ice fishing pressure is light or nonexistent, depending on the lake, so you may find great fishing success if you can get there.

Clear Creek: Winter Forecast: Flows are low, meaning you'll need to tread lightly to avoid spooking fish. Surface ice can be common and may make fishing a bit difficult.

Cutthroat trout can get sluggish during the winter but may still provide fair fishing, especially on warmer days.

Visit www.sevierriver.org to see real-time flow.

Duck Creek Pond / Aspen Mirror Lake: Winter Forecast: Access is limited by snow. Thin ice covers part of Duck Creek Pond, though the spring keeps much of it open during the winter.

East Fork Sevier River, Black Canyon: Small and medium-sized brown trout are abundant, with the occasional fish exceeding 20 inches. Winter Forecast: Flows are low,

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NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING GARFIELD COUNTY A Public Hearing on the Garfield County Budget for the calendar year 2020 will be held before the Garfield County Commission at 10:10 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2019 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 & Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 19, 2019 NOTICE OF BUDGET OPENING GARFIELD COUNTY Garfield County will hold a Budget Hearing, Monday, December 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Garfield County Courthouse in Panguitch for the purpose of opening the budget for the year ending December 31, 2019. 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 & Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 19, 2019 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TROPIC TOWN As set forth in the Utah Code Annotated 10-3-302, as amended and as further provided in Utah Code Annotated 20A1-510 for the procedure for filling a council vacancy. Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Council of Tropic Town will hold a public meeting Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in the Tropic Town Heritage Center to fill a vacancy in the Tropic Town Council Name(s) for consideration are being received, and candidates will be interviewed during the public meeting Applications are available at the Tropic Town Office 20 North Main.

Deadline: Monday, January 6, 2020 Candidates will be interviewed during the public meeting.

Qualifications for Office: • United States Citizen • Resident of Tropic Town for 12 consecutive months • Registered Voter within Garfield County & Town of Tropic Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 12 & 19, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE STATE BANK OF SOUTHERN UTAH State Bank of Southern Utah, with its main office headquartered at 377 N Main Street, Cedar City, Utah, 84721, hereby provides notice of its intent to establish a domestic branch of its banking operations in Escalante, Utah, on property located at 250 W. Main Street. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the regional director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at the appropriate FDIC office located at 25 Jessie Street at Ecker Square, Suite 2300, San Francisco, California, 941 05, ATTN: Kathy Moe, Regional Director, not later than 15 days after the date of this publication The non-confidential portions of the application are on file at the appropriate FDIC office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours.

Photocopies of the non-confidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 19, 2019

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org English Teacher for Escalante High School Preschool Para Professional for Bryce Valley Elementary Para Professionals for All Schools Para Professional for Bryce Valley High w/ Retirement Substitute/Activity Bus Driver in Escalante Substitute Custodians, Food Service, and Teachers Food Service Worker for Boulder Elementary School SALARY: Please see 2019-2020 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule.

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

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified or certified application.

Please direct questions to: AES Head Teacher Robin Gibbs (435-624-3221) BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322) BVES Principal Layne LeFevre (435-679-8619) BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-679-8835) EES/EHS Principal Peter Baksis (435-826-4205) PES Principal Robert Prince (435-676-8847) PMS/PHS Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-8805) District Office Tracy Davis (435-676-8821) Online application available: www.garfk12.org Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

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

Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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

COULD YOU USE A LITTLE EXTRA INCOME? The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring temporary positions for the 2020 census.

Apply online at 2020census.gov.

MEETINGS Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group 4th Thursday of each month 5:30-7:30pm Southwest Behavioral Health Center 601 East Center St. Panguitch ADULTS ONLY Questions?

Call Melissa Veater 435-690-0911 Tropic AA Meeting Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion. rtn

SERVICES

When in Need, There are Resources in Wayne and Garfield Counties

For Victims of Domestic Violence, Rape, and Sexual Assault Canyon Creek Women's Crisis Center Emergency Safehouse 435-865-7443 Mobile Team 435-233-5732

New Horizons Crisis Center 145 East 100 North, Richfield Office Hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Shelter is open 24 hrs, 7 days a week Phone Number 435-896-9294

Counseling Services Central Utah Counseling Richfield Office 255 S Main Street, Richfield Office Hours 435-896-8236 24 Hour Emergency Service 877-469-2822

Southwest Behavioral Health Center

601 E Center Street, Panguitch 435-676-8176 24 Hour Emergency Service 800-574-6763

Wayne Community Health Center 128 South 300 West Bicknell, 84715 435-425-3744

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group Melissa Veater 435-690-0911

AA Meetings

Tropic: Tropic Heritage Center Torrey: Grace Christian Church

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

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

Please stop by in person to complete an application.

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

WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITIONS OPEN Wayne School District is accepting applications for a Technology Aide at Wayne Middle School, a Special Education Paraprofessional at Wayne High School, and a General Education/Special Education Paraprofessional at Wayne Middle School.

Please visit the district website for more information at www.waynesd.org.

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especially on warmer days.

Mill Meadow Reservoir: Thin ice covers the north end of the reservoir, from the Fremont inlet to the boat ramp, as well as near the dam. The rest of the reservoir is still open but should freeze over soon. Safe ice (minimum four inches) is likely one to two weeks away.

Heavy snow is also making access difficult. The highway has been plowed up to the seasonal gate, but none of the side roads have been plowed.

Millard County Streams: Winter Forecast: Access is not maintained through the winter. Surface ice is also very common and may make fishing a bit difficult. Trout can get sluggish during the winter but may still provide fair fishing, especially on warmer days.

Minersville Reservoir: No reports yet on ice.

Remember that special fishing regulations are in place at Minersville Reservoir.

You may only fish with artificial flies and lures (no bait).

This also means that scented and salted plastics are not allowed. You may only keep one trout over 22 inches in length—all trout less than 22 inches must be released.

Monroe Mountain Lakes: Winter Forecast: Winter fishing is almost nonexistent, as access is not maintained.

Navajo Lake: Winter Forecast: Access is limited to snowmobile. The lake is capped, but ice thickness is unknown.

Newcastle Reservoir: No recent reports.

Otter Creek Reservoir: The reservoir continues to fill and has reached nearly 80% capacity. Thin ice has started to form in the shallows. Safe ice fishing may be 2-3 weeks off, depending on the weather.

Panguitch Lake: The lake is almost completely capped with very thin ice. Safe ice is likely one to two weeks away.

Paragonah (Red Creek) Reservoir: Access is limited after recent storms. Ice conditions are unknown. Starting in 2019, the trout limit was reduced to four—same as the statewide limit. The tiger trout stocked after the Brian Head fire have survived very well, however, so feel free to take a limit to help cut down on competition and improve growth.

Pine Lake: Winter Forecast: Access is limited by snow. Ice fishing can be good if you can get there. No reports on ice conditions yet.

Pine Valley Reservoir: Winter Forecast: Access is not maintained. Ice fishing can be good if you can get there. No reports yet on ice condition.

Quail Creek Reservoir: Winter Forecast: Bass are less active during cold months, though a few nice fish are caught every year by targeting deeper water (30-40 feet). Catchable-sized rainbow trout have been stocked and should provide good fishing from shore and boats. Reservoir: Winter Forecast: Bass get less active during the cold months, but a few large fish are picked up each year by die-hard anglers targeting deep water (30-40 feet). Various types of tackle can work

for sluggish bass—the key is a slow presentation (sometimes even dead-sticking). Drop shot rigs, spinnerbaits, and Senko-style plastics are all conducive to a slow presentation. Bass brought up from deep water often struggle to swim back down as the air bladder inflates quickly with decreasing pressure around the fish. Many bass anglers like to "fizz" the fish by inserting a needle through the side of the fish to deflate the air bladder. This technique is highly discouraged because, although the fish may swim away, puncturing the air bladder will restrict the fish's ability to regulate buoyancy until the puncture heals. The needle may also introduce an infection that could limit the fish's health or survival. There are a few fish-releasing devices that have been developed for returning fish quickly to deep water. If you can't find one of those, a weighted, upside down milk crate on a rope will do.

Sevier River In Marysvale Canyon: Winter Forecast: Flows are low, meaning you'll need to tread lightly to avoid spooking fish. Surface ice is also very common and may make fishing a bit difficult.

Trout can get sluggish during the winter but may still provide fair fishing, especially on warmer days. Visit www.sevierriver.org to see real-time flow.

Thousand Lake Mountain: Winter Forecast: Fourwheel-drive access is sometimes available to Solomon Basin from Emery County.

Tropic Reservoir: Winter Forecast: Snow limits access to four-wheel-drive, ATV, or snowmobile. Ice fishing is

typically slow, though this may also be the best time to target large brown trout. No reports yet on ice condition.

Tushar (Beaver) Mountain Lakes: Winter Forecast: Access is limited by snow. Some anglers find good ice fishing success one snowmobiles.

Upper Fremont River: Winter forecast: Highway 25 is not plowed past Mill Meadow Reservoir, meaning you will need fourwheel-drive to access the upper Fremont River. There is some surface ice in the lower reaches to deal with, as well.

Winter fishing can be decent on warm days, especially if there is a midge hatch. Check with the Quiet Fly Fisher fly shop in Loa for current reports and good fly patterns.

Wide Hollow Reservoir: The reservoir is slowly filling and thin ice is forming.

Yankee Meadow Reservoir: Access is limited by snow. No reports yet on ice condition.

Reports are up to date as of December 3, 2019.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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Intermountain Sports Performance Opens New Training Site to Help Athletes Take Their Skills to the Next Level ST. GEORGE - Intermountain Sports Performance has opened a second location in St. George to provide more services and accommodate more athletes who are working to build speed, agility, power, and strength.

The new location, at 1871 West Canyon View Drive in St. George, is just over 5,400 square feet larger, and new services include strength training, athlete recovery, and sport-specific performance training.

The mission of Intermountain Healthcare is to help people live the healthiest lives possible, and Intermountain Sports Performance is dedicated to keeping athletes healthy and safe in the sports they play.

“Our goal is to enhance all trainable aspects of athleticism,” said Brennen Ames, the Intermountain Sports Performance Manager. “With the growth our program has seen over the last few years, we realized there were opportunities for us to positively impact more athletes, if only we had extra space. Teaming with Nets on Fire and joining them at their facility combines the visions of both organizations and will truly benefit athletes of all ages from every sport.”

Athletes of every skill level and ability rely on services provided by Intermountain Sports Performance to help them build speed and agility.

“It’s made me much faster, and I can jump higher,” said Alex Sampson, a local basketball athlete. “I’ve seen a huge difference.”

The second Intermountain Sports Performance facility contains new equipment like three Rogue Infinity free weight racks, dumbbell sets up to 110 pounds, two ice baths, a massage gun recovery tool, 2,400 square feet of turf, a suspension plyometrics floor, and much more. Athletes like Alex will gain that winning edge in their sport.

The Intermountain Sports Performance first facility remains open and is located at 652 South Medical Center Drive Suite LL10 St. George 84790.

For more information, call 435-251-2256.

—Intermountain Healthcare