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Thursday, December 21, 2017

Issue # 1234

Mormon Gold Miners Take Center Stage in New Discovery Road Episode

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Youngsters at the Mound Valley School in Jiggs, Nevada gather for a history lesson from a real cowboy and find themselves in a Discovery Road cameo role.

MT. PLEASANT - In its newest episode, “Saints of Gold,” Discovery Road, the TV series sponsored by the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area (MPNHA), examines the little-known story of Mormon gold miners and their central role in the California Gold Rush.

Discovery Road host James Nelson takes viewers on a tour of Marshall Gold Historic State Park with its replica sawmill, original

buildings and museum, located along the American River where gold was discovered more than 150 years ago.

While prospectors of the day were largely intent on building their fortunes, the Mormons in California focused on the future of their faith and the struggling Mormon communities back in Utah. Most brought the gold dust and nuggets they found back to BrighamYoung, their religious and territorial leader.

That gold was melded into coins which helped the struggling territorial economy find firm footing. In this episode viewers get to see some of the rare and valuable Mormon coins and hear stories from coin experts about the unique markings and inscriptions on the coins.

Nelson then takes the story to Marysvale, Utah, where some local people became Gold Miners Cont'd on page 2

Q&A: Why fossil scientists are suing Trump over monuments downsizing

by Emily UndErwood

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Paleontologist P. David Polly, standing with the fossil-rich Circle Cliffs region of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument behind him, most of which has been removed from monument status in President Donald Trump's proclamation. The area is rich in Triassic fossils, primarily in the Chinle Formation.

In a move likely to lead to a precedent-setting court battle, President Donald Trump earlier this week dramatically downsized two national monuments in Utah. On 4 December, he lifted strict protections from about 85% of the 61,000-hectare Bears Ears National Monument, which was created by former President Barack Obama last year. And he cut in half the 760,000-hectare Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument, created by former President Bill Clinton in 1996.

Both monuments are known for exceptional sites holding the remains of ancient human settlements, unique ecosys-

tems, and troves of fossils.

Trump said the cuts were needed because past presidents had “severely abused” their authority under the federal Antiquities Act in creating the monuments, which typically bar industrial activities. The law “requires that only the smallest necessary area be set aside for special protection as national monuments,” Trump said in remarks in Salt Lake City. “Unfortunately, previous administrations have ignored the standard and used the law to lock up hundreds of millions of acres of land and water under strict government control.

These abuses of the Antiqui-

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ties Act give enormous power to faraway bureaucrats at the expense of the people who actually live here, work here, and make this place their home.”

The Trump administration has said it might also downsize two other monuments—Oregon’s Cascade-Siskiyou and Nevada’s Gold Butte—and allow more industrial activity in a half-dozen others, including several marine preserves.

Many conservation biologists, archaeologists, and paleontologists oppose the moves, saying it could open the way to damage of sensitive sites by mining, grazing, and recreational activities. And Native American tribes, environmentalists, outdoor companies, and Fossil scientists Cont'd on page 3

Historical Photos, Cultural Heritage, and Preserving the Past WAYNE COUNTY Photos bring history alive for people of all ages. However they’re particularly important as a way to share cultural heritage with children. Whether enjoying family pictures or examining historical photos taken in familiar locations around rural south-central Utah, the National Endowment for the Humanities Spark Squad project will be igniting conversations about local history over the next three years.

Cultural heritage is the legacy of a particular group of people with specific attributes such as native people of the Fremont Culture or the first pioneer families of our small towns. This legacy is built by preserving the past, maintaining traditions, and nurturing future generations.

Christmas gatherings provide a wonderful opportunity to tell family stories, collect and organize photos, and share traditional crafts and foods.

During the next few months, we’ll be sharing photos from local history in the Insider, as part of 4-H youth activities, and in evening community events.

Join in the fun by trying to guess the 5Ws (who, what, where, when, and why) of photos we’ll be sharing. For example, examine the photo of the three boys holding fish. Who is in the photo? What kind of fish did they catch? Were the fish

New Burglaries in Wayne County LOA/BICKNELL – Wayne County experienced a couple new burglaries last week, one at the Loa Post Office on the morning of December 9, followed by another at Wayne High School on December 10.

On December 9, 2017 the Wayne County Sheriff’s office was called to the Loa Post Office at about 7:30am. Sheriff Taylor was dispatched and assisted by Deputy Ellett and Deputy Jensen, and U.S. Postal Service Inspectors. They determined that forced entry was made into the building, and numerous packages and boxes addressed to residents of Wayne County had been stolen.

Postal Clerk Kelsey Brinkerhoff was first to arrive at work that morning, and discovered the results of the break in.

Postmaster Mary Ellet said of the thefts, “It’s been quite shocking. They took 34 parcels. We were able to narrow a few things down because the thieves opened the boxes and threw the contents along the side of the road. The Sheriff’s office brought the items back and we were able to identify quite a few of them.”

The following day, on December 10, Deputy Ellett was dispatched to Wayne County High School in Bicknell on another alleged burglary, assisted

by Sheriff Taylor and Deputy Jensen. The investigation deBurglaries

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We cannot live only for ourselves, A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men.

—Herman Melville

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Three kiddos with their catch of the day. Anyone know who they are? caught in a lake or river? Where was the photo taken? When was this photo taken? Why are they wearing overalls? How did these kids catch the fish? Did they catch them with a storebought pole, a hand-made pole, or by hand? Share the photo with your friends and family.

What are their thoughts?

Spoiler Alert… here are the answers. This is a photo of Arlo, Steven, and Clifton Forsyth. The photo was taken in the mid 1940s along what’s now Highway 24 between the Old Grist Mill and Red River Lodge between Bicknell and Torrey.

The boys are wearing overalls because that’s what most rural kids wore during this time period. The children caught these trout in the Fremont River with their bare hands. Thanks to Lyman Forsythe for the photo.

Digitization is one part of a larger process of preservation that’s at the core of promoting cultural heritage. Taking photographs of buildings before they’re demolished, scanning old photos that are slowly fading, and preserving treasured Preserving the Past Cont'd on page 2

Merry Christmas from Garfield County School District

GARFIELD COUNTY - With Christmas season upon us, the school district held their annual Christmas card contest for district students. After sorting through 145 entries, the school board selected their final drawing. This year’s winner is Abigail Holman, an 8th grade student at Panguitch Middle School. Abbee is the daughter of Kelly and Joann Holman.

Each year the district selects a student winner whose artwork is the centerpiece of the district Christmas card. These cards are sent to all school districts in Utah as well as all employees and community partners. Abbee received as her prize a new Kindle FIRE 7 to reward her efforts. We would like to congratulate Abbee as this year’s Christmas card winner for this holiday season. Merry Christmas from Abbee and Garfield County School District.

—Garfield County School District

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Eighth grade student Abigail Holman and GCSD Superintendent Tracy Davis stand with Abbee's winning entry in this year's district Christmas card artwork contest.

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Letters to the Editor Send us your letters.

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How Are Wayne County Hiring Decisions Made?

Wayne County Commissioners recently posted a notice in the Insider stating they were seeking applications for the position of Public Lands Coordinator. Given the importance of public lands to Wayne County’s economy, one would hope and expect commissioners to encourage a wide range of applicants. However, the requirements applicants must meet suggest just the opposite. For example, commissioners state they are looking for someone with at least 25 years of experience in natural resource management.

Evidently, an individual with a PhD in range management but only 20 years of experience in natural resource management, doesn’t meet their minimum qualifications.

Even more puzzling is the statement that preference will be given to “licensed professional geologists or engineers”. It’s unlikely a licensed engineer would have 25 years of experience in natural resource management. Therefore, we seem to be left with the geologist.

Call me skeptical, but something is beginning to smell. I’m betting you could count on one hand – no, make that one finger – the number of licensed professional geologists in Wayne County. Surely commissioners wouldn’t first select their man and then rig the system to ensure he would emerge as the only applicant that fully meets their requirements? To do that would, I believe, strike most folks as dishonest, unethical and possibly illegal. I t would be a disservice to the licensed professional geologist because, through no fault of his own, he would be viewed as the commissioners puppet who could be counted upon to tell them what they want to hear rather than present an independent analysis. It would also be a disservice to Wayne County taxpayers who pay his salary.

A recent editorial in the Salt Lake Tribune requested that someone at the state level with investigative and subpoena power look into circumstances surrounding the resignation of our County Attorney and how commissioners actions influenced her decision. It seems appropriate that the state now expand their investigation and use those same powers to examine the process used to select the Public Lands Coordinator.

Rob Williams, Teasdale

Escalante Canyons National Park??

Our Congressman, Christ Stewart, just introduced legislation (HR-4558) to create the Escalante Canyons National Park at the doorsteps of Escalante and Boulder. In testimony, Stewart and other Utah politicians stated that the citizens of our communities support this new designation. To the best of my knowledge, none of my neighbors nor our Town Councils were consulted before this clandestine bill was announced on December 5th. Being recognized as a national park would change forever the character of our towns, making them gateway destinations. If you think as we do that our voices need to be heard first, please contact Stewart’s Office at 202-225-9730 and ask that HR-4558 be tabled until after we have Town Hall meetings.

Keith Watts, Boulder

Merry Christmas, everyone! Whether your Christmas holiday is quiet or boisterous or somewhere in between, we hope you have a chance to enjoy this time in your most favorite possible way. And if you and/or your family are traveling, safe travels. We hope everyone arrives to their destination and back home without incident and in one piece.

It’s the year’s end, and this is a good time to give a much deserved thanks to all who contribute to the newspaper, our columnists Mack Oetting, Peg Smith, Vicki Syrett, as well as Adus Dorsey, all of whom volunteer their time writing for this community newspaper. Our regular columnists do this work solely because they care about their communities. Or, if they happen to have other reasons of their own, it certainly isn’t for financial gain. Their time and efforts to put “pen to paper” are a gift and they deserve appreciation for all that they do. Thanks, to everyone, for making this community paper what it is—we couldn’t do it without you!

Vicki Syrett, who has for many years delivered us weekly news from Bryce Valley, says it’s time for her to wrap up her career as the Bryce Valley News columnist, and next week will be her last week. Vicki was already writing for the paper when I started running it in 2012. She has been doing this a long time, and it has been only rarely that she has not submitted a column each week. Her retirement will leave a hole both on the page and in Bryce Valley’s representation in the paper! As she has said herself, the best thing that could happen is if she can pass the baton to someone else who will help us keep up with what’s going on in Bryce Valley. We would certainly welcome that, and she would feel better about leaving her post if someone is willing to step into her shoes!

We’re always happy to have new columnists. Our newest is attorney Megan Mustoe, who is helping us navigate legal issues affecting various aspects of our lives. Thanks, Megan!

If you think you would like to write a column, whether it is specifically about what is happening in your town or a particular area of interest or expertise, we’d be glad to include your contribution to the community. Columns can be weekly or monthly or on some other timeline. If you think you might be interested in writing a column, fly your idea by us at snapshot@live.com.

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millionaires overnight from the gold and other precious metals discovered there.

Along the way, Discovery Road takes a side trip off the main highway in the middle of the desert to visit a oneroom school house in Jiggs,

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Rare and valuable gold coins bear testament to the early Mormon prospectors who contributed the gold dust and nuggets to produce them.

Host James Nelson introduces viewers to the story of early pioneer miners in “Saints of Gold,” the newest Discovery Road episode.

Nev. and meet a unique cow- ing church funds into his own boy, John Collette, or “Cow- business and went on to beboy John” as he is known. The come California’s first millionmodern-day cowboy shares aire before dying penniless.

Discovery Road’s “Saints the history of the area with local students and tourists today. of Gold” airs on the Utah As a tour guide, he also Education Network on Saturhelps visitors appreciate the day, Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. and on beauty and wide open spaces Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 12 a.m. of the West while realizing Th e show will air on local how challenging the crossing Channels 10 and 3 this month.

Check local listings for dates to California was long ago.

The episode concludes by and times.

—Mormon Pioneer introducing viewers to Samuel National Heritage Area Brannan, the man who first shouted “Gold! Gold!” up and down the streets of San Francisco. He was excommunicat- Preserving the Past ed from the Mormon church Cont'd from page 1 aft er he was accused of divert- objects are all ways we can help preserve our past. In addition to preserving tangible objects, digitization may also involve recording the intangible culture like personal memories, traditions, anecdotes, and oral histories to preserve stories and language.

Natural heritage is of particular interest in our area because of the beautiful landscapes and traditions rooted in the lands including ranching and recreation. If you examine the fishing photo closely, you can use the landscape to identify exactly where this photo was taken nearly 75 years ago.

If you’d like to get your children involved in exploring cultural heritage, enroll in our 2018 4-H programs starting in January. Individual community members and families are invited to our Wednesday evening community events. Contact the USU Extension/4-H office at 435-836-1312 to register for the programs or free dinner.

You can help preserve our amazing past by contributing historical photos to the project. Simply scan or take photos of your historical images and email them to Annette Lamb at info@entradainstitute.org. Or, give us a call at 435-425-3415 and we’ll come to your home to help. If you’d like to participate in our activities, go to https:// www.facebook.com/sparkinghumanities/.

—Annette Lamb, The Entrada Institute

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one scientific society—the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP), based in Bethesda, Maryland—are challenging the decisions in court. They argue that only Congress—and not the president—can change monument boundaries. That legal claim has never been tested, however, setting up a potentially blockbuster decision that would reshape federal land management.

ScienceInsider spoke with SVP’s president, paleontologist P. David Polly of Indiana University in Bloomington, about why researchers are so concerned about Trump’s actions, and why the group is suing. The interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.

Q: What was the scientific rationale for creating these monuments in the first place?

A: There were multiple reasons for making them monuments, but in both cases paleontology was one. When Grand Staircase-Escalante was set aside, there were very few areas anywhere in the world where we had a mammal fossil record right at the late Cretaceous period, when different mammal groups were diverging. Those fossils really filled a gap in mammal paleontology and put Grand Staircase on the map from a paleontological point of view. We now have the most extraordinary Late Cretaceous ecosystem documented anywhere. After the monument was established, a lot of the dinosaur material was discovered.

Q: Has Trump removed monument protection from any areas of particular interest to scientists?

A: In Bears Ears, the very oldest and the very youngest fossils have been excluded, including one area that documents the transition from amphibians to true reptiles.

In Grand Staircase, they’ve hacked off most of the very

and there was a stepwise extinction before the asteroid even hit. One of those extinction events is being studied in that tropic shale, which is known to have shale gas potential. Since it’s going back to [normal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) multiuse management], it will be open for leases to do fracking. You can imagine what will happen to the skeletons of mososaurs [carnivorous marine lizards] if you hydraulically fracture the rock. They’re gonna break.

Q: These lands will still be in federal hands under BLM. Won’t there still be a number of protections for fossils in place?

A: As of 2009, there is a congressional act called the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act, which affects almost all federal land. It does protect vertebrate fossils, making it illegal to collect them unless you have a scientific permit. Fossils that are collected have to go into a public repository, because they remain the property of the U.S. government. So there certainly will still be protection at that level even outside the monument.

But several things are lost: First, in the monument paleontology had priority over other uses. [But on BLM lands managed for multiple uses,] if there’s another competing use the paleontology does not necessarily hold sway. An extreme example would be mining—if mining wins out, then the fossils can be destroyed. Second, the monument is better staffed, so it’s harder for someone to sneak in illegally and take things, whereas on ordinary BLM land it’s much less well policed.

Third, in national monuments where paleontology is one of the designated resources, there’s a whole special funding stream for research. A lot of the work that has been done at Grand Staircase has essentially been a public-private partnership. The funding through the monument has really made

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The 81 million year old fossils of the Diabloceratops are found in the Wahweap Formation on the GSENM. southern edge of the monument and the very eastern edge. That cuts out a really important interval in time, including the world’s greatest mass extinction, and the Triassic period, which is really when life started re-evolving again.

Some of the mammal-bearing units I just described are out in their entirety. One of the great ironies is that the original localities where all the great discoveries were made in the 1980s and 1990s, which led to the founding of the monument, are now out of the monument.

Another thing that they have cut in Grand Staircase, by almost 100%, is one of the few marine units in the Cretaceous unit, called the tropic shale. Most people know the story of the asteroid hitting at the end of the Cretaceous and causing a mass extinction. One of the interesting things from a scientific point of view is that that extinction started a long time before the asteroid hit.

There were all sorts of climatic changes happening, including times when the oceans weren’t carrying a lot of oxygen. A lot of marine organisms perished,

the science there blossom; we would not have seen the level or number of finds there over the last 20 years had that not existed. For example, you may have seen recently there was a new, almost complete tyrannosaur skeleton found in Grand Staircase and it was helicoptered out. The resources that go into things like helicopter support will be lost to researchers whose sites are now outside [the monument].

Q: What else might change for the researchers seeking to work on these lands?

A: For anybody whose field area was in the monument and isn’t now, I would speculate that they’re going to have to get new permits through a different office, the regional land management office. If a researcher was relying on the special monument funding, they’re not going to have it.

But they could still carry on research should they get the permit and funding from somewhere else. And if there isn’t a mineral lease or something like that.

I was talking to somebody

who is excavating a plesiosaur, one of the marine reptiles. He has already started the excavation and is planning on finishing it next season. He has a permit, but his permit covers Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. His site is now outside the monument, so he no longer has a permit to continue his work. Next year he’s going to have to presumably apply for a new permit.

Q: How many other projects could this affect?

A: I’ve asked SVP members whose projects might be interrupted to let me know, and I have an inbox full of replies, which I haven’t yet had time to process. But I can tell you off the top of my head that there are at least 20 long-term researchers in Grand Staircase who were planning to continue their work. Those are senior scientists, and each one of them has people working around them.

So I think we could easily estimate at least 100, if we imagine five crew members with each.

Roughly 10% of SVP members have either done research there or visited to look at sites, about 200 to 250 people.

Q: Why did SVP decide to sue?

A: Partly it was finding good legal support that was willing to take us on pro bono, and partners in this suit that would help make it credible.

Because we are a scientific society we don’t normally do stuff like this. We don’t have funds for it. But the damage to science and the damage to the legal protections that we fought for is potentially so great here that, given that we can make a good case, it was a no-brainer.

There’s a point of principle here because vertebrate fossils are rare. Often a vertebrate fossil is one of its kind. But even when it’s not one of its kind, paleontologists need to know things about ranges of variation, geographic distributions of species, and so on. So from the society’s point of view, unless vertebrate fossils are just complete scrap that you can’t identify, they're scientifically important. We have worked incrementally to get little bits of protection for them; monument status for some key areas like these is one form. This really is a major step backwards in protection because it sets a precedent: If a new president doesn't care about those things, he can just change the rules and doesn’t have to protect them anymore.

[SVP] is always concerned that where at all possible, fossils go into a public repository where scientists can go back and look at them and verify what was said was correct. Preferably, they can could go back to the field to where the specimens were found. It’s those principles of reproducibility that make us very concerned [about Trump’s move], because scientists have worked in the monument with the assurance that sites in those areas would meet those criteria.

Q: Are other scientific societies considering joining the lawsuit?

A: The Paleontological Society has certainly been very concerned about this and published an open letter to Trump in The New York Times. But so far as I know we’re the only scientific group that's filed a lawsuit. And that's partly because we concentrate on fossils that are rarer, and Grand Staircase and Bears Ears really are extraordinary resources for our science.

Emily Underwood is a contributing correspondent for Science.

"Q&A: Why fossil scientists are suing Trump over monuments downsizing" by Emily Underwood, Dec. 6, 2017, Science (doi:10.1126/science. aar6856). Reprinted with permission from AAAS.

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GCSD Welcomes New District Business Administrator

Garfield County School District is excited to announce the hiring of Bruce Williams as the district's new Business Administrator (BA). Bruce comes to us with plenty of public education experience. Almost his entire career has been spent in education finance serving in three districts as the BA and also at the Utah State Board of Education as an Associate Superintendent of Business and Operations. Bruce also has several years in the banking industry serving as an investment banker and also in public finance. Bruce has been an adjunct professor at Utah State University where he has taught school finance.

Bruce has a Bachelor Degree from Weber State University in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Utah.

Mr. Williams currently lives in Kaysville; however, he and his wife, Jamie, plan to relocate to Panguitch while he CoUrtEsy gCsd works as our new school BA in Garfield County. We would Garfield County School District like to welcome Bruce and Jamie and at the same time welcomes Bruce Williams as Busioffer Patty Murphy congratulations on her retirement and ness Administrator. also thank her for her service to the patrons at Garfield County School District.

Welcome to Garfield County Bruce! —Tracy Davis, Superintendent , Garfield County School District

PHS Sports Sidelines by maCk oEtting The Bobcats went down to Valley and seemed to take the Buffalos too lightly. The Cat came away with their first loss of the season, 56 to 54. Acey Orton with 18 points in the second brought the Cats back and took the game into overtime. We listened to the game on the radio in the concession stand and in the overtime the Buffalos pulled away with a 6 point lead only to have the Cats rally back with a 2 pointer bringing them to within 1 point and a free throw that would have again tied up the game, rimed out and the Buffs ran out the clock.

On Friday night was the big one against the number one undefeated Bryce Valley Mustangs. I love it when so many fans from the visiting teams show up. The stands were full and on the BV side they were in the upper seats.

The Stangs won both the Freshmen game and also the JV game quite easily. The Mustangs have some really great players but they weren’t any match for the Bobcats size and quickness. In the first half they doubled teamed Jace Eyre and he still was able to score 10 points on free throws. In the second half they dropped the double team and it opened up the game for Jace who ended up with 23 points. In the first half Trevor Wolfley and Bosten Englestead did the damage with their outside shooting and Trevor and Acey Orton ended up with 13 points, and the Cats won 64 to 55.

It was an exciting game and the kids on both sides had a fun time.

On December 20th the Cats go over to Wayne. Then on Dec. 28 thru the 30th the Cats go over to Cedar City to play in the Steve Hodson tournament. Thursday they play two games at 10 am with Delta and at 2:30 with Cedar; Friday they Play Providence at 9:30 am and Saturday Carbon 11:00am. All of these games will be against 3A teams.

The Lady Cats had a game last Wednesday against Milford and even though the Tigers were ranked 3rd the Cats seemed to play down to them and struggled with their scoring, but still won the game 45-37. Kapri Orton led the Cats with 15. Down in Mesquite they played three games winning two of them quite easily, they took out Mojave Nevada 55 to 32, with Brittney Henrie finishing with 21 and Kapri 17. Against Virgin Valley the host team it was a slaughter 50 to 14, with Kapri chipping in 17 and Brittney 13. They did have one loss and that was to Napa Valley 48 to 39 the game was closer than the score showed. The Ladies go out to Escalante on the 20th and finish out the year with a game up at Millard on the 21st. Keep Jan. 11th on your calendar, they have a game against the number 1 team and it will be at Piute.

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Sports Schedule for Escalante High School Available on the high school website. http://ehs.garfk12.org/

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by abbEy blEVins Hello students of PHS. We hope you guys all have a great holiday weekend and that you have fun with your family and friends.

Our sports teams have been doing great! Our girls basketball team went down to Mesquite for a tournament. They ended up in third placed behind two much bigger schools.

Our boys played Bryce Valley and had a great win on their

homecourt against them!

The wrestlers went to the Manti tournament on the 15 and 16th. They had an awesome duel there.

We want to wish all of our sports teams the best of luck in the future!

Bryce Valley High Wrestling Schedule Starting Date: November 6, 2017 Game Time: 7:00 PM Coaches: Shawn Mortensen, Nick Pollock, Fred Beesley Fri-Sat., Nov. 17-18, Hydration Canyon View Fri-Sat, Dec 1-2 Panguitch Invitational-@ Triple C Tues., Dec. 5 PANGUITCH @ BVHS Fri., Dec. 8, Parowan Tournament@ Parowan Tues., Dec. 12 TRIPLE DUE @ BV/Wayne,Piute Fri-Sat., Dec. 15-16 Dixie Desert Storm Tourn. @ DHS Wed., Jan 3 Water Canyon Duel Sat., Jan. 6th Milford Invitational Wed., Jan 10 Milford Duel @ BV

Child Find - Wayne School District

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

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

If you know of any child whom you feel may qualify for these services, including students suspected of having a disability, even though they are advancing from grade to grade, in a private school, is homeless, or migrant, please contact the principal of your school or the Director of Special Education, Diena Riddle, for more information at 435-425-3813 Child Find - Wayne School District Special Education departments in schools throughout our state attempt to contact persons with disabilities between the ages of birth and twenty-one in compliance with Federal law, which mandates the provision of free educational programs and/or services for such persons.

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

If you know of any child whom you feel may qualify for these services, including students suspected of having a disability, even though they are advancing from grade to grade, in a private school, is homeless, or migrant, please contact the principal of your school or the Director of Special Education, Diena Riddle, for more information at 435-425-3813

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December 21, 2017

Wills, Trusts, and More What is the Best Way to Receive an Inheritance?

Getting an inheritance in any format is great! However, getting an inheritance in trust may be even better. Let me explain.

Most clients want all or at least part of their estate to go to an individual such as a spouse, child, close family member or friend. Usually, the clients have no special concerns about how the named beneficiary will manage the inheritance. In such a situation, the client may say, “I just want the inheritance to go outright to the beneficiary, with no restrictions.”

However, is that really the “best” format? What if a few restrictions could yield significant protection for the inherited assets?

An option to strongly consider is having the inheritance go to the beneficiary in an Inherited Subtrust. During the beneficiary’s lifetime, the subtrust holds the assets for the benefit of the beneficiary, with distribution as needed to pay for the beneficiary’s health, education, maintenance and support expenses.

Although the named beneficiary can manage the trust as the trustee of the subtrust, and receives trust assets as needed, the beneficiary does not own the assets when they are held by the subtrust, which provides significant protection from creditors.

The fact that the benefi-

by JEffEry J. mCkEnna ciary of the subtrust is not the owner, and has never been the owner of the assets, is the key.

While a creditor or divorcing spouse can attach (and take) what someone owns, it is much harder for a creditor to take the assets that are owned and managed in an inherited subtrust.

This method of leaving assets in a subtrust for beneficiaries can be a great way to leave an inheritance. The assets remain available to the beneficiary for their health, education, maintenance and support. The beneficiary can serve as their own trustee and, with certain limitations, can control the use and distribution of the assets. Also, the beneficiary can have the power to appoint the trust assets to the people or institutions the recipient wants to benefit upon the recipient’s death. Finally, and perhaps most significantly, as noted above, leaving inherited assets in a subtrust can help protect the assets from creditors.

The subtrust format has two principal inconveniences for the recipient. First, after the grantor dies, but only after the grantor dies, the assets received must always be titled in the name of the subtrust.

Second, the subtrust must file its own separate income tax return. Again, the extra tax return is only filed after the death of the original person creating the general trust.

In conclusion, before just “giving the inheritance outright” to those you love, consider including a subtrust in your general trust. This relatively simple modification can make a huge difference and better protect the assets you are leaving for loved ones

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

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

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l A u G h i N g He's Perfect $900 pOiNt!!

I caught a taxicab just as I walked out to the street. The cabbie said, "Perfect timing!

You're just like Frank."

"Who? " "Frank Feldman. He was always lucky and did everything right all the time. Just like me coming along just when you needed a cab, things happened like that to Frank every single time."

"There are always a few clouds for everybody."

"Not Frank. He was a terrific athlete. He could have won the Grand-Slam at tennis.

He could golf with the pros.

He sang like an opera baritone, danced like a Broadway star and you should have heard him play the piano. He was an amazing guy."

"Sounds like something really special. " "There's more. He had a memory like a computer.

He remembered everybody's birthday. He knew all about wine, which foods to order and which fork to eat them with.

He could fix anything. Not like me. I change a fuse, and the whole street blacks out.

But Frank could do everything right."

"Wow! some guy then!"

"He always knew the quickest way to go in traffic and avoid traffic jams. Not like me, I always seem to get stuck in them. But Frank, he never made a mistake, and he really knew how to treat a woman and make her feel good. He would never answer her back even if she was in the wrong; and his clothing was always immaculate, shoes highly polished too - He was the perfect man! He never made a mistake. No one could ever measure up to Frank Feldman."

"An amazing fellow. How did you meet him?"

"I never actually met Frank. I married his widow."

Margie received a bill from the hospital for her recent surgery, and was astonished to see a $900 fee for the anesthesiologist.

She called his office to demand an explanation. "Is this some kind of mistake?"

Margie asked when she got the doctor on the phone.

"No, not at all," the doctor said calmly.

"Well," said Margie, "that's awfully costly for knocking someone out."

"Not at all," replied the doctor. "I knock you out for free.. The 900 dollars is for bringing you back around."

Helpful

Never ask a person who is eating ice cream straight from the carton how they are doing

'Puter

"I don't understand," asked the new accountant. "If you're selling these computers way under cost, how is it you're showing a profit?"

"Simple," said the business owner. "We make our money fixing them."

Punishment

The future, the present and the past walked into a bar. Things got a little tense.

Poor Cindy

My daughter wanted a Cinderella-themed party.

So I invited all her friends over then made them do laundry and clean my house.

Fire!

Then there's the story of the woman who called up the fire department and said, "Look, I've just had a new rock garden built and I've just planted some new roses, and.."

The fireman said, "Where's the fire?"

She said, "I've just spent a lot of money having my lawn mowed and my hedges clipped. Some of my new plants are very expensive."

He said, "Look, lady, you don't want the fire department, you want a flower shop."

She said, "No, I don't.

The house next door is on fire, and I don't want you clumsy fireman stamping all over my garden when you come over."

Today's Thought

If you get lost in the woods, a compass can help you get lost more to the north.

PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140 Suggested donation $3.00 60 & older, $7.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot.

Meals include milk & bread.

Tues. Dec. 26th

Closed for the Holiday

Wed. Dec. 27th

Closed for the Holiday

Thurs. Dec. 28th

Closed for the Holiday

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

A nniversAry Celebrating 50 Years!

Mike and Margaret Tebbs

Golden Anniversary ~ December 27, 2017 “A Love Story For the Ages”

The paths of Mike and Margaret Tebbs were not likely to meet as Mike grew up in Panguitch, Utah, helping run the sheep operation of his parents, Ray and Verda Tebbs. Margaret spent her childhood across the Atlantic Ocean, in England, as Ken and Mary Jones found themselves raising their family in Scunthorpe, England.

The love story seemed unlikely, but soon became an unforeseen possibility as Mike was called to serve in the North British Mission. While on his mission, he met Margaret’s family in Scunthorpe, England and remembers Margaret as a quiet little girl in the branch where he was serving. Although, a fact that is often disputed around the Tebbs’ household, Margaret claims Elder Tebbs did have an “electrifying handshake.” Mike returned from his mission in September 1965, with the Ken and Mary Jones family, and Margaret, fading into the past as what was anticipated to be a

distant memory.

Margaret’s sister Ann, had met a young man from Panguitch while on her mission, and after their missions, Ann and Arlin Proctor were soon married and found themselves residing in Panguitch.

Margaret’s parents, Ken and Mary Jones, did not want to be separated from their children, and quickly migrated to Lethbridge, Canada in April of 1966.

The July 24th celebrations in Panguitch were legendary, even in 1967, so Margaret’s family planned a trip to Panguitch to celebrate Pioneer Day with Ann and Arlin. When the Jones’ rolled into Panguitch, Mike found himself tending sheep near Panguitch Lake.

Margaret’s dad, Ken, had arranged to ride a horse with the young man he once knew as Elder Tebbs. Ken in his now recognized wisdom, chose to send Margaret to ride the horse instead. Call it an accident,

or Divine Providence, but Mike was now smitten with the young girl he once knew in England, but who had now matured into a beautiful young woman.

Mike and Margaret Tebbs were married in the Cardston, Alberta Temple on December 27, 1967. The couple are the parents of nine children, Tim (Monica) Tebbs, David (Cherrie) Tebbs, Cherish (Bryce) Syrett, Camille (Branden) Draper, Kenny (Keisha) Tebbs, Matt (Sheredith) Tebbs, Mark (Alesha) Tebbs, Luke (Lindsey) Tebbs, Chelsea (Ford) Stewart. Mike and Margaret have 40 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren and two more on the way!

Friends and family are invited to attend a reception commemorating their 50th anniversary on December 27, 2017 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Panguitch 2nd Ward Chapel, 176 N 400 E.

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O bituAries Bill Talbot PROVO - William "Bill" Hugh Talbot, bank manager for 44 years in Silicon Valley and Utah, business community leader, and chairman and founder of the Balloon Festival of America's Freedom Festival at Provo for 33 years, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 13, 2017 in Provo. Bill was born on February 4, 1942 in Panguitch, Utah. He served an LDS mission in the Western States Mission where he met and baptized his sweetheart Leslie Champe. In 1963, they were married and sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple.

Bill received a bachelor’s degree in economics and a minor in business management and accounting from Brigham Young University. He also received a master’s degree from the Pacific Coast Banking School. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bill loved and was an avid student of the scriptures. He held numerous church positions including most recently as bishop of a BYU singles student ward and as branch president in the Provo Missionary Training Center.

Bill was the kindest, sweetest, most helpful and loving husband, father and grandfather. These Christlike qualities were felt by those who knew him and he befriended all.

Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Leslie Champe Talbot and their four children: Traci (Mike), Whitney (Kimball), William, Lindsey (Mike); and grandchildren: Taylor, Angelica, Spencer, Aurelia, Christian, Alex, Nadia, Charity, Grace, Faythe, Hope, Max, Jordan, Victoria; and one great-grandchild, Issabelle-Rose. He is also survived by his siblings: Donald (Jeanie), Doug (Vickie), Arda (Rodger), Opal (Al), Lanny, Meladean (Kevin) and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Archie W and Freda Fauntell Gilger Talbot; sisters: Marna and Loretta; his son Bradley; and grandson, Kimball.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 19 at 11:00 am at the Edgemont South Stake Center at 2950 N. Canyon Road, Provo, UT. A viewing will be held prior to the service, from 9:00 to 10:30 am. Graveside services will be on Wednesday, December 20 at 12:00 Noon in the Panguitch City Cemetery in Panguitch, Utah. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www. maglebymortuary.com

Mary Elizabeth Carr CLARK FORK, IDAHO - Mary Elizabeth Carr, 81, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, December 4, 2017, at home in Clark Fork, Idaho. A celebration of her life and service will be scheduled at a later date.

Mary was born on October 21, 1936 on Dorne Ridge, in New Brunswick, Canada to Byron and Mabel Boone. She grew up and attended schools in Dorne Ridge. After graduating, she spent time working for the Sword of the Lord Publishers in Wheaton, Illinois; attended New Brunswick Bible Institute, and worked as a secretary for the Canadian Embassy in Czechoslovakia.

Upon returning, Mary was miraculously reunited with the man she had met 10 years prior; marrying Pastor Milton Carr, June 8, 1964 in Nashwaaksis, New Brunswick. For 54 years, they served in the pastorate, 48 of those years, as missionaries with Northwest Baptist Missions, establishing churches in small communities in the western United States.

Mary is a member of the Clark Fork Baptist Church, Pastored by her son, John. The joy of her life was her husband, her children, and serving as a missionary wife: playing the piano, teaching Sunday school, entertaining folks, and whatever else the Lord asked of her.

She is survived by her husband, Milton Carr of Clark Fork, ID; four children: Joy Anderson of Ulysses, KS; Linda (Rick) Crawford of Colorado City, AZ; Pastor John (Patti) Carr of Clark Fork, ID; David (Trace’e) Carr of Knob Noster, MO. She also had 18 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and one surviving brother, Elwood Boone, of Canada.

She was preceded in death by her parents and five siblings.

Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint, ID, is handling the arrangements. Please visit Mary’s online memorial at www. lakeviewfuneral.com and sign her guest book.

December 21, 2017

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Christmas is just around the corner, Monday in fact, and I hope that this year will find you well and in good health.

Santa has gotten her shopping done and most of the Christmas parties are over, it is time to take a deep breath. I hope you took time to ride around town to look at the lights, many are beautiful and shows the town’s Christmas spirit. Check out the Quilt Walk Park and most of all visit Alana Davis’s display, there isn’t anything in all of Utah that compares with it; they live on the end of 300 South and 100 East. Alana is the best maker of life size animals anywhere and she has Santa on her roof with life size reindeer coming down to the ground led by Rudolf the red nose reindeer. This display is accompanied with all sorts of life size animals; make sure you take all of the children and grandchildren with you.

Santa would like to thank all of those that contributed to the Sub for Santa, again this year. Without your help this program would come to an end, it still isn’t too late if you know of anyone who could use some help, give Pat a call at 690 0099. Mrs. Savage’s class at the Elementary school, brought in coins to help with anyone that might be in need of gifts and donated the money to Sub for Santa, “blessed are the children for they will inherit the earth”.

The Meals on Wheels and senior meals will be closed next week. These meals are

prepared by some of the hardest working and lowest paid workers in the county and they really appreciate the many thanks and compliments on how good the food is prepared.

Year around those here in Panguitch, prepare on an average of 100 meals a day; many more meals in the summer and a little less in the winter.

We do have one more event here in Panguitch and it is a lot of fun, the annual New Year’s Eve Party. This year this event will be held on the 30th, because the 31st is on Sunday.

There is always great food, entertainment, games for the kids, bingo and getting together with friends to ring in the new year.

The fun starts at 6pm at the Triple C Arena.

I love getting the SLC Tribune, it help me to get out the news to a rural part of Utah. I thought those of you that have invested big bucks out in Escalante would like to hear this.

The GOP is saying that a new National Park in the Escalante Canyons would set things right after the President dismantled the 1.9 million acre Grand Staircase Monument and made three small foot prints, Grand Staircase, Kaiparowits and Escalante Canyons, the latter will be made into the National Park.

This is being rushed through congress because of the mounting law suits against the President.

These lawsuits filed against Trump’s actions argue the president doesn’t have the power to withdraw a monu-

ment designation and also constitutes a giveaway to oil, gas and mining interests. The National Park will now cost you to go hiking in these canyons, you can’t hunt in National Park boundaries or ride your ATV where you want to, be careful of what you wish for.

It looks like the new tax cut for the rich, will pass with only three days to look at the 1100 page law. 80% of the cuts will go to the top 5% of the country. All of these super conservatives that have been whining about the national debt going up, under the last President, should be ashamed that they voted to add another 1 to 2 trillion more to that debt.

They have found out that if the debt gets high enough then they can cut out Social Security and Medicare because there isn’t any money to pay for it.

Because Utah doesn’t have affordable health care, those that aren’t going to have any health problems and don’t have coverage, won’t have to pay the penalty next year, so there is your savings under this bill.

Rural America is hit the hardest with this tax bill, no money for rural schools, forcing School Boards to raise taxes.

The CHIPS bill is not funded and our own Senator Hatch has stated that he has a tough time wanting billions and trillions of dollars to help people who won’t help themselves, and expect the federal government to do everything for them.

These five problems are

Medicare, Medicaid, CHIPS, the Affordable Care Act and Social Security are part of the National Debt and the government owes the people of the country three trillion dollars of the debt, because you have been paying into your retirement since 1935. Somewhere the government decided to use your money to balance the budget. And when a Politician tells you are worthless, because you have worked hard all your life to pay into your benefits, ask him how he got so rich on the government dole.

The GEM Theater will be showing the Star Wars movie for one more week, it is pretty exciting, however not being a Trekkie I wasn’t sure what was going on. Yes, this is the newest movie that is playing all over the country, bring in $40 million on a Thursday showing and expects to bring in 400 million over the weekend.

The Yardley’s (John and Danny) and David Frandsen are broadcasting many of the PHS basketball games on the Classy network 96.7. I listened to the end of the Valley game and I thought John was going to have a heart attack during the exciting finish.

I wish you a Christmas day of happiness and perfection—little bite sizes pieces of perfection, that gives you that feeling that the Lord is smiling on you because you are someone special and rare.

Merry Christmas from the Oetting’s.

BY waY oF Boulder

by Peg Smith ~ pegenias@gmail.com

Writing a column that won’t be read for a week is a funny thing.

I can write about events that just happened, even today.

It’s old news by the time you see it. Or maybe circumstances have evolved into some different reality. I can describe a planned, future event. What if it doesn’t even happen?? Verb tenses can get tangled. Do I write now in past tense about something that will have happened over this coming weekend? It can get weird.

So I’ll write for today, meaning date of publication: December 21, 2017. It’s Winter Solstice. Specifically, for us, Winter Solstice occurred at 9:28 a.m. MST. According to timeanddate.com, “Solstice is actually at a specific moment - when the Sun is exactly overhead the Tropic of Capricorn.” It’s the shortest day of the year. From here on out, until June 21, 2018, each day will get longer, starting with partial seconds at a time.

Although the calendar will say the new year starts January 1, winter solstice feels more like the actual turn; the beginning of a new season. Indeed, it literally is--- the beginning of winter. Figuratively, solstice can be seen as beginning a fresh phase in each of our lives.

Boulder Town is starting a fresh phase itself. MidDecember saw the first of four Town Planning work groups start up: appropriately enough, “Community Identity.” Planning Commission felt that it is good to re-evaluate, or maybe just re-commit, to the vision of what residents want their town to be. A broad consensus there paves the way to looking at the specifics— policies, then ordinances--- that will help ensure the vision can be realized.

To get things started, facilitator Geneen Haugen engaged the group in a thought exercise: an important story from each that illustrated or highlighted what Boulder means to them.

This was followed by a listing of qualities or traits that come to mind when they think of Boulder. The members of this group represent different backgrounds and experiences, including how Boulder came to be their home. Mary Jane Coombs, Bryce Thompson, Cheryl Cox, John Olsen, Constance Lynn, (and John Veranth, unable to attend) viewed Boulder from different facets, yet all expressed a common thread--- love for this place and this community.

At the end of this process, sometime next spring, this group, and the others, will present their conclusions and recommend actions to the Planning Commission. It will be the Planning Commission who will turn those recommendations either into proposed new ordinances or repeal or redefinition of existing ones, and those proposed changes will go to Town Council. Group members are encouraged to gather

opinions of their friends and neighbors along the way, and at many points along the process, public meetings and public hearings will give everyone a voice.

The other three groups--Economic Development, Housing, and Land Use--- are still in need of a good mix of volunteers. Let any of your Planning Commission members (Carla Saccomano, Tabor Dahl, Perry Tancredi, Donna Jean Wilson, or Colleen Thompson) know if you are interested in joining a group. Main requirements are to be willing to meet regularly, express your opinions, be respectful toward others’ opinions, and do a little side research, as needed.

I don’t think it’s cynical to suggest that the best part of this process may simply be to get diverse elements of the community to sit down with each other and talk face to face.

That’s a great way to start a new year, a fresh phase.

BrYce ValleY area news

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

We are sending out our prayers and thoughts to Dorie Baugh as she is recovering in the Garfield Memorial Hospital with a relapse of her headpain , but seems to be improving each day. Dorie we hope you will soon be back home and working on getting better. We are sad that you are experiencing more pain and hope you soon are able to put that courage of yours back to work and continue with your recovery.

Special "THANKS" to Pres. Klin Chynoweth, Pres.

Kerry Alvey and Pres. Quinn Griffin for their faithful, dedicated years of service to our Escalante Stake! You have served well 'our good and faithful servants!' We're grateful for our newly called stake presidency and their willingness to serve us, Pres. Gayle Pollock, Pres. Link Chynoweth and Pres. Eric Syrett! We know the Lord's work will continue to move forward! Thanks Sandy for putting it in words for all of us.

Please be aware of some of the social media posts you comment on. The posts that ask what was your favorite teach-

er's name, who was your first grade teacher, who was your childhood best friend, your first car, the place you were born, your favorite place, your first pet, where did you go on your first flight, Etc...Those are the same questions asked when setting up accounts as security questions. You are giving out the answers to your security questions without realizing it.

Hackers are setting these up as a get to know each other better game. They then build a profile of you from several different data sources. They use this data to hack your accounts or open lines of credit in your name. (from the Colorado Washington County Sheriff's Office) A BIG thank you to everyone for helping with the Angel Tree program this year; many families will have a wonderful Christmas. Please remember to drop your packages off to the Town office before Wednesday, December 20th.

Merry Christmas!!

Keith Hightower (Dog Trainer) GOOD TIMES DOG TRAINING I posted recently that there has been interest in dog training classes in Tropic

after the holidays. I have gotten enough replies that I think there definitely is interest. Unfortunately, it will have to be a weekday, as my weekends are full right now with classes in Kanab. Mondays or Wednesdays are looking the most likely. Private sessions will also be availible.

Email me directly at leucavorin@yahoo.com or Keith@ goodtimesdogtraining.com.

Good Times Dog Training also now has a website. It's new and a work in progress. It has some links (more coming) to some other websites you may find helpful and some useful articles. Check out http://goodtimesdogtrainig.com.

The annual Panguitch Lake Ice Fishing Derby is just 2 weeks away!

Enter for your chance to win our grand prize valued at $1000.00 including a 50 caliber muzzleloader and hunting supplies. Registration is going on now at www.panguitchfishingderby.com You have to be registered

by December 29th to fish in the contest. Registration is going on now atwww.panguitch-

fishingderby.com A tradition in our family is that we get together in the middle of December and celebrate our Christmas so we can all be in our own homes on Christmas Day so the kids can visit their friends. This year we had every single person in attendance except our Missionary Makay Jensen who is in Utica New York on a Mission. There were 35 of us and it was noisy, busy, and fun. Hope we can continue for many more years.

I notice that Art and I get very tired the first day and crawl through the rest but wouldn't change a thing.

MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone out there. Hope you have a great day and things go just as you plan them to. Be safe and please remember our Savior, the one we are honoring on this day. He loves us all and we owe much to Him. I do not like saying this but one more article after this and I am through doing the news. Please someone be gracious and step up to do this article for the newspaper.

Thanks to you all. VS

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December 21, 2017

O bituAries Loyia T. Rees 1925 - 2017

BICKNELL - Our beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt and friend, Loyia Torgerson Rees, age 92, passed peacefully from this life December 16, 2017 in Loa, Utah.

She was born February 24, 1925 in Bicknell, Utah, the youngest of 4 girls born to Wilford Andrew and Lucy Sorensen Torgerson. Loyia married her high school sweetheart, Kenneth B. Rees May 11, 1943 in the Manti LDS Temple. During the war, while Kenneth was serving in the navy, Loyia lived in Salt Lake City, working at Western Union working primarily in communication with soldiers and their families. She then worked in the campaign selling war bonds for the country.

For most of their married life, Ken and Loyia lived and raised their family in Bicknell where she was a homemaker and master gardener. She liked traveling and seeing new places but loved staying home, spending time with family and tending her garden.

Loyia was active in church and community.

She fulfilled many church callings, but especially enjoyed working in the scouting program. Kenneth and Loyia served over 14 years as Ordinance Workers at the Manti Temple. She dedicated many years serving in the DUP Organization and was also a member of the Utah Centennial Committee. Along with her daughters and son, she was a trained EMT and served on the Wayne County volunteer ambulance service for many years.

Loyia is survived by her children: Gaylen and Nancy Rees of Grover; Kathleen King of Bicknell; Deann Frazier and Lynell Rees, both of Bountiful; McKay Rees of Aurora; and Connie Rees of Syracuse. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren; 48 greatgrandchildren and 1 greatgreat-grandson, as well as two sisters-in-law: Luzenia Rees and Nola Myrl and Ted Christensen.

She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her three sisters and their husbands: Maida and Jim Grace, Ilene and Norman VanDyke; Jean and Denzel Taylor; a daughter-in-law: Sandra N. Rees; son-in-law: Ronald Blackburn; and two grandsons: Gerald Rees and Billy Jeffery.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. in the Thurber LDS Ward Chapel, where friends may call for viewing Saturday morning from 10:30 to 12:30 prior the services.

Burial will be in the Bicknell 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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Kaylonie Nevaeh

was born at Sevier Valley Hospital on December 8, 2017 to Keisha and Fabien Flores of Loa. Congrats on your new baby girl!

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Alaysia

was born at Sevier Valley Hospital on December 7, 2017 to Elyssa Ford of Elsinore. Congrats on your new baby girl!

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termined that forced entry was made into the high school administration office, and shop building where multiple electronic devices and assortment of tools were stolen. Three subjects then exited the property driving a dark colored van pulling a single axle box utility trailer.

On December 11, 2017, Iron County and Cedar City PD officers and deputies, assisted Wayne County Sheriff's Office in the apprehension of two male suspects which are believed to be involved in the theft and burglaries in Wayne County. The suspects are being held in Iron County Jail on an Adult Parole and Probation 72 hour hold pending formal charges.

On December 12, 2017, Wayne County Sheriff's Office working in conjunction with Iron County and Cedar

City PD, located a utility trailer matching the description of the trailer involved in the high school burglary. The owner of the trailer was contacted and the trailer was determined to be stolen from the Loa area.

As of Friday, December 15, the Wayne County Sheriff’s office said that due to the ongoing investigation names and further information will not be released at this time, but that their goal was to do so “very soon.”

Postmaster Ellett said that “People have been really considerate and kind and willing to work with us” as she and Brinkerhoff and the Sheriff’s department have worked to identify those connected to stolen packages.

If anyone has information concerning these cases please call the Wayne County Sheriff's Office 435-836-1308.

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LegaL Notices INVITATION FOR BIDS PANGUITCH MUNICIPAL AIRPORT Garfield County, Utah UDOT FY18 Pavement Maintenance Sealed bids, subject to the conditions contained herein, for improvements to the Panguitch Municipal Airport, Garfield County, Utah, UDOT FY18 Pavement Maintenance will be received by the Assistant Administrator Panguitch City Office, 25 South 200 East, Panguitch, Utah, 84759, until Thursday, January 4th, 2018, at 1:00 pm, and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The work involved will include the following: • Crack Seal, Seal Coat and Pavement Marking The approximate quantities of major bid items involved in the proposed work are: 29,300 LF of Crack Seal; 66,100 SY of Coal Tar Seal Coat; 18,900 SF of Temporary Pavement Markings; and 18,900 SF of Permanent Pavement Markings.

Contract time for this project is 7 working day(s).

Contract Documents. The complete set of Specifications and Contract Documents can be downloaded from Jviation, Inc.’s bid site (http://bid.jviation.com), beginning on December 7th, 2017. In order to submit a responsive bid as a Prime Contractor and to receive all necessary addendum(s) for this project, you must be on the Planholder’s List. To view all planholder documents (contract documents, plans and addendums) you must fill out the online form located at (http://www.jviation.com/ bidrequest). By filling out and submitting this form, you agree to be publicly listed on the bid site with your contact information as a planholder for all projects requested. It is the planholder’s responsibility to review the site for addendums and changes before submitting their proposal. For additional information, please contact us via email at bidinfo@jviation.com. *Note that contractors will NOT be automatically added to new projects. You will need to re-submit the online form for access to new projects. Once granted access, additional projects will use your same login credentials. Note: Plan ahead when submitting the online request form and allow up to 2 business days for approval and access to projects.

All bidders are required to examine the site to become familiar with all site conditions.

Bid Conditions. The bidder is required to provide all information as required within the Contract Documents. The bidder is required to bid on all items of every schedule or as otherwise detailed in the Instructions to Bidders.

Bids may be held by Panguitch City for a period not to exceed 60 calendar days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of evaluating bids prior to award of contract.

The right is reserved, as Panguitch City may require, to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in the bids received.

All questions regarding the bid are to be directed to Samuel Roth with Jviation, Inc., 35 South 400 West, Suite 200, St. George, Utah 84770, 435-574-5311, Fax: (435)674-4677, or email Samuel.Roth@jviation.com.

Bid Bond. Guarantee will be required with each bid as a certified check on a solvent bank or a bid bond in the amount of five (5) percent of the total amount of the bid, made payable to the Panguitch City.

Performance & Payment Bond. The successful bidder will be required to furnish separate performance and payment bonds each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price.

Civil Rights – General: The contractor agrees to comply with pertinent statutes, Executive Orders and such rules as are promulgated to ensure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability be excluded from participating in any activity conducted with or benefiting from Federal assistance. This provision binds the contractor and subtier contractors from the bid solicitation period through the completion of the contract. This provision is in addition to that required of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Title VI Solicitation Notice: Garfield County, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

Fair Labor Standards Act: All contracts and subcontracts that result from this solicitation incorporate by reference the provisions of 29 CFR part 201, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), with the same force and effect as if given in full text. The FLSA sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for full and part time workers.

The Contractor has full responsibility to monitor compliance to the referenced statute or regulation. The Contractor must address any claims or disputes that arise from this requirement directly with the U.S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division OSHA Provisions: All contracts and subcontracts that result from this solicitation incorporate by reference the requirements of 29 CFR Part 1910 with the same force and effect as if given in full text. Contractor must provide a work environment that is free from recognized hazards that may cause death or serious physical harm to the employee. The Contractor retains full responsibility to monitor its compliance and their subcontractor’s compliance with the applicable requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (20 CFR Part 1910).

Contractor must address any claims or disputes that pertain to a referenced requirement directly with the U.S. Department of Labor – Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Panguitch City Panguitch, Utah Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2017

NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours on or before JANUARY 10, 2018. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3130 (a43124): Eric M. Palmer and Suzanne BullockPalmer propose(s) using 0.005 cfs or 0.5 ac-ft from groundwater (5 miles north of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. EXTENSION(S) 61-2835 (a28026a): Ronald Jack Fairless is/are filing an extension for 0.00825 cfs or 0.75 ac-ft from groundwater (Panguitch Lake area) for DOMESTIC. 95-4839 (A67915): Keith Duffy and Stephanie Duffy is/ are filing an extension for 0.015 cfs from groundwater (2 miles South of Torrey) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 14 & 21, 2017 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 front entrance, Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main Street, Loa, Utah, on January 29, 2018 at 12:00 noon., for the purpose of foreclosing a Deed of Trust for Utah (“Trust Deed”) dated May 6, 2003 and originally executed by Heather Dalton, as Trustor, in favor of the United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture, as Beneficiary, covering the following real property located in Wayne County, State of Utah: Commencing at the Northwest Corner of Lot 3, Block 3, Plat “A”, Loa Townsite Survey, and running thence South 86.02 feet; thence East 222 feet; thence North 86.02 feet; thence West 222 feet to the point of beginning.

Parcel No.: 03-0024-0026 The current beneficiary of the Trust Deed is United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture and the record owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Default is Heather Dalton. Said sale will be made without any covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Trust Deed. The address is the property is reputed to be at 90 West 200 South, Loa, Utah. The opening bid will be the net recovery value of approximately $82,000.00, which is not a representation of the exact amount owed.

This Notice of Trustee’s Sale is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Bidders must tender to the trustee a $20,000.00 deposit at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by 12:00 noon the day following the sale. Both the deposit and the balance must be in the form of a wire transfer, cashier’s check or certified funds payable to Backman Title Services, Ltd. Cash payments are not accepted.

Dated this 15th day of December, 2017.

Backman Title Services, Ltd., a Utah limited partnership, Successor Trustee By: Backman Title Company of Utah, a Utah corporation, its general partner By____________________________ Canyon W. Anderson, President File No. 9-001752 Office Hours: 8am-5pm (M-F) 167 East 6100 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84107 (801) 288-8818 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 21 & 28, 2017 and JANUARY 4, 2018

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Wayne School District is seeking applicants for the following positions for Wayne High School. All positions listed are part time/seasonal with no benefits and will remain open until filled.

HEAD VOLLEYBALL COACH ASSISTANT TRACK COACHES Applicant is required to complete training and certifications as required by the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA).

Applications can be mailed to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715 or dropped off to the district office at 79 N 100 W Bicknell, UT. Contact Mary Bray, 425-3411 or mary.bray@waynesd.org, with any questions.

Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications.

DRAMA INSTRUCTOR Wayne School District is seeking applicants for a parttime (.12 FTE) drama instructor for Wayne High School. The class period for the 2017-2018 school year will be every Monday and Wednesday from 1:57 p.m. to 3:10 a.m. and every other Friday.

Applicant must be willing to work toward an alternate route to licensure with the school district and the state or possess a valid Utah teacher certificate in Secondary Education with an endorsement.

Applicant must submit a letter of application (available at the district office) indicating his/her interest in the position, a current resume and university transcript showing any relevant course work, and a copy of applicant’s teaching certificate (if applicable).

Applications can be mailed to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715 or dropped off to the district office at 79 N 100 W Bicknell, UT. Contact Mary Bray, 425-3411 or mary.bray@waynesd.org, with any questions.

Please submit applications no later than Decemer 20, 2017.

Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications.

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

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org Boulder Elementary School Food Service Worker Bryce Valley Elementary School Para Professional Substitute Custodians Substitute Food Service Workers Substitute Teachers SALARY: Please see 2017-2018 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule.

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

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified or certified application. Please direct questions to: AES Head Teacher Julie Allen (435-624-3221) BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322) BVES Principal Layne LeFevre (435-679-8619) BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-679-8835) EES & EHS Principal Chip Sharpe (435-826-4247) PES Principal Nick Reynolds (435-676-8847) PHS Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-8805) Superintendent 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.

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