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Thursday, December 22, 2016

Issue # 1182

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

Garfield School District Christmas Card Winner

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Wayne County Economic Development Director Adus Dorsey presents Ryan Rees, Rachelle Williams, Brig Rees, Val Rees with award. Harward and Reese was Wayne County’s business of the year.

RICHFIELD - The Six County Association of Governments (SCAOG) and Six County Economic Development District (SCEDD) held their Twenty-Seventh Annual General Board and Recognition Banquet December 7, 2016. Commissioner Gordon Topham, Sevier County and SCAOG Board Chair officiated at the event. Commissioner Rick Blackwell, Piute County and SCEDD Board Chair conducted the economic

and community development recognition segment in which businesses and community leaders were honored for their outstanding efforts and contributions to the area’s economy and community development.

Local elected officials presented a “2016 Business-of-theYear” recognition award to a business from their respective county. Those honored as county 2016 businesses of the year include: Harward and Reese was

Wayne County’s business of the year. Mr. Adus Dorsey, Director, Wayne County Economic presented the award to Ryan Reese, Rachelle Williams, Brig Reese, and Val Reese.

The Regional Beautification Award was presented to Richfield City for accomplishing their goal of completing and maintaining their Main Street improvement project.

Richfield City Mayor David

Ogden received the traveling trophy and recognition award from Commissioner Rick Blackwell.

The Region honored Emery Polelonema and Jake Hardman with Region Recognition Awards. Mr. PloleloWayne County

Courtesy GArfield sChool distriCt

In the annual Christmas card design contest open to Garfield County School District students, the school board selected the entry submitted by Shandi Syrett of Bryce Valley Elementary School. The 6th grader’s entry features the district office in a snow globe Christmas scene. Of the numerous entries, Shandi’s design was chosen based on the holiday spirit it ignited within the board. Shandi was presented a Kindle Fire tablet and a gift card to purchase electronic reading books to reward her efforts. On behalf of the district staff and patrons, we would like to congratulate Shandi and her efforts for this holiday season.

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Escalante Elementary School Puts on a Christmas Show

The Entrada Institute Receives a Major Grant from the National Endowment of the Humanities grantees who, through their projects and research, will bring valuable lessons of history and culture to Americans.”

The National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 created the National Endowment for the Humanities as an independent federal agency, the first grand public investment in American culture. The law identified the need for a national cultural agency that Photo Annette lAmb would preserve America’s The Entrada Institute Humanities Access grant focuses on rich history and cultural hericultural heritage. In the photo, Kenneth Williams connects tage, and encourage and suplocal history to family quilts during Pioneer Days activities port scholarship and innovation in history, archaeology, in Torrey. philosophy, literature, and TORREY - The Entrada District, Wayne County USU other humanities disciplines.

Institute is the recipient of Extension and 4-H, Capitol The Endowment awards a $50,000 Humanities Ac- Reef National Park, local grants to top-rated proposals cess grant from the National humanities individuals and examined by panels of indeEndowment for the Humani- groups, and public officials pendent, external reviewers. ties to “spark humanities to bring the community toThe Humanities Access conversations through con- gether in celebration of the Grants are specifically fotext and connections in rural human experience in rural cused on projects that supUtah”. This Humanities Ac- America. port outstanding cultural cess grant expands opportu“NEH provides support programs for young people, nities for families to connect for projects across America communities of color, and with cultural and traditional that preserve our heritage, economically disadvantaged resources. promote scholarly discovpopulations. This term enAccording to Entrada eries, and make the best of dowment grant requires the Board President and project America’s humanities ideas nonprofit to raise $50,000 in director Annette Lamb, the available to all Americans,” non-federal, third party donaEntrada Institute will work said NEH Chairman William tions for a total of $100,000 with area partners includ- D. Adams. “We are proud to in project funds. To learn ing Wayne County School announce this latest group of more or to help us address this matching requirement, REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST go to http://entradainstitute.

FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED org/sparking IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA —Entrada Institute THURS. DECEMBER 22 - WED. DECEMBER 28 MIGHT BE A WHITE CHRISTMAS, there are some flurries expected on Saturday. Highs for the week in the mid and low 40s, lows around 11 and 12 degrees on Dec. 24th & 25th. Breezes probably won't blow Santa off course, they are mild and gentle for most of the week, but pick up just a bit on Christmas Eve.

Escalante elementary school students pull faces for the camera before the show begins. This heart warming annual event is becoming quite the production, every kid gets a moment to shine and they are pretty darn adorable. Kudos to EES staff!

Garfield County Commission Meeting PANGUITCH - Highlights: Appreciation for Commissioner Dell LeFevre; Emergency meeting in DC regarding Secure Rural Schools; Managing the Paria; Escalante Economic Development Plan; Garfield Memorial presents 2017 Operating and Capital Plan; 2016 county budget hearing and opening The Garfield County Commission met for their regular meeting on December 12, 2016 at 11am. Commissioners LeFevre, Pollock and Tebbs were present (Commissioner LeFevre was not present for the afternoon budget session after lunch).

Incoming Commissioner

Maybe Christmas, the Grinch thought, doesn't come from a store.

—Dr. Seuss

Jerry Taylor was present in the “audience.” Clerk/Auditor Camille Moore was present as were several individuals who were on the day’s agenda: Brian Bremner, Justin Fischer, Drew Parkin and Alberto Vasquez.

Commissioner Pollock extended his gratitude to outgoing commissioner Dell LeFevre. “He just flew to DC. That’s just the kind of commissioner he is,” said Pollock. This was in reference to an “emergency” trip that LeFevre and Pollock took together to meet with Senator Hatch’s and Congressman Ryan’s offices in Washington, DC, to discuss continued funding for Se-

cure Rural Schools. Pollock had made the unplanned trip following his planned trip to Florida for the National Association of Counties meeting.

“Once again, Garfield County is trying take the lead on getting SRS funded,” said Pollock. Commissioners said they had thought that continued funding for Secure Rural Schools would be attached to a Continuing Resolution, but when they saw that was not happening they decided to make the trip to Washington, DC, for direct meetGarf. County Comm.

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Dear Family and Loved Ones of Jimmy Woolsey

My husband and I have been stunned and deeply saddened with you in the loss of Jimmy. He was a great man and a sweet friend – and one of those people who had a way of making you feel like there is something in you to be appreciated by others. I am certain he was also a wonderful husband and father.

Having worked in the back of an ambulance for several years, I have had a lot to smile about, but have also had to deal with a number of extreme tragedies, some of them striking very close personally. But there is one thing that has helped me heal and grow that I have felt strongly inclined to share at this time.

When my mother-in-law and father-in-law were in Australia, my husband and I had gone in for the first time to check on their home. On Mom’s otherwise clear office desk, I noticed an open picture file of Norman Rockwell calendar pictures in a semiscattered “pile.” About halfway through the disheveled pile, I saw a gory-looking piece of a picture poking out. Thinking someone had played a rotten trick on my mother-in-law, I pulled the picture out of the pile, intending to spare my mother-in-law from the sight.

However, when I saw the whole picture, I realized it was an adorable portrayal of a little girl, maybe six years old, lifting up a cloth bandage to tie around the injured, bleeding finger of a young boy who may have been eleven years old. At that point, God reminded me that He is MUCH bigger than we are. He, the Master Painter of life’s picture, paints on a canvas so huge that we can only see little pieces of it at a time. Sometimes the little piece we can see looks and feels devastating, tragic, and maybe even senseless. If, however, we could see the whole picture all at once, we would realize that the piece we are looking at is part of a beautiful picture of God’s limitless wisdom and unending love toward us.

This doesn’t make all the hurt stop, and I still miss loved ones. But, it gives me hope –hope for sweet moments to come in the tomorrows that will become todays; hope for healing and growth from present painful circumstances; and hope in each difficult experience, that I may one day be able to more effectively comfort and encourage someone who will experience similar circumstances.

May God give each of you a special awareness of His loving arms around you and heal your broken hearts (and mine, again) as only He can – and may He give you hope.

Love and prayers, Linda Crawford “He heals the broken in heart and binds up their wounds.”

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ings. “Senator Hatch had thought he had found an offset to find funds for this nationwide. We spent most of the day, and we feel like we have a good chance of getting through to Paul Ryan.

They think it is welfare for the west and it is not. Paul Ryan does not seem to understand what SRS is. We hope to do some education between now and March and hopefully with the new Congress will be successful,” said Pollock.

Commissioner LeFevre added, “We’ve come a long way in educating Paul Ryan’s office. It was productive getting to his people, but it’s going to be a tough fight.” There may be an opportunity to attach SRS funding to an Active Forest Management Bill. “But even if this happens, we need bridge funding,” said LeFevre. “The School District needs that money, they desperately need it. Bottom line is we’ll find a way to make it happen.”

Commissioner Tebbs said during his report that he was working on a presentation to the county’s EMTs and other emergency services to show the county’s gratitude.

Regarding roads, there is a plan underway to add a center turning lane in front of The Pines Restaurant on Highway 12 in response to traffic hazards and a number of accidents that have taken place there.

Commissioner Pollock

said that regarding the jail increase, they had lobbied at the state level for an increase of $2/day for managing state prisoners, but that they received an increase of only 85 cents/day in the governor’s budget. “These things affect our budget dramatically,” said Pollock.

County Engineer Brian Bremner gave a public works report. “You remember, we’ve been talking about the Cannonville Emergency Watershed project (EWP) for the Cannonville irrigation pipeline. Rip rap and such,” said Bremner.

He said the low bid for the EWP project was $330K, and he requested authorization to process the necessary paperwork to go forward.

Jackson Excavation out of Bicknell won the bid out of three parties bidding. The project is, “Supposed to be done by February 28. We’re going out to meet with Jackson’s folks out on the ground at 2pm,” said Bremner. The Commission authorized the process to move forward.

Bremner noted that NRCS, “Ought to be happy because their estimate for the work was quite a bit more than the bids.” Garfield County will make a contribution of 25% as a sponsor of the project, in the form of the rip rap material.

Bremner discussed a related item. “Last week David [Tebbs] and I went out and met with Steve Clark and looked at that stretch of the Paria that keeps moving back and forth. We need to get in there and shore it up a little bit. The problem is

that none of that work we do is permanent. Historical accounts are that when pioneers moved in you could jump a horse across the Paria and the grass was belly high.

So I called this guy [a state engineer] and asked how come we are getting all this movement in stream now?

We talked about a project where we ty to mimic the stream channel in terms of what it looked like, and not just rip rap walls.” Bremner noted that in 1993-94 the stream coming into Wide Holllow had a huge flood and “and everywhere there was grass it just laid down [and protected the bank]. If a big flood comes through it will take out any temporary [rip rap] work we do.”

Pollock expressed that, “Temporary work will still help.”

Commissioner Tebbs noted that ranchers have had a tough time trying to control the Paria for years. “So it’s not a permanent fix… why not come up with a program that will get us further down the road?”

Commissioner Pollock said he felt a need to do something now even if it is temporary. “I think we have the equipment and budget to do something now. It does affect their health, welfare and safety.”

Justin Fischer and Drew Parkin gave a presentation on the major points related to the Escalante Development plan, and also, more specifically, a new reservoir.

Parkin gave the commissioners a handout, and said he would, “Give you a

brief plan for an economic sustainability strategy for Escalante. Remember, the county declared a school emergency in Escalante.

And you asked me to focus on the economic issues. We did not have a school emergency, we had a social and economic emergency and the school was a symptom of that.”

Commissioner Pollock said, “We declared an economic state of emergency, is what we declared.”

Parkin’s handout included a table that discussed current conditions and desired conditions related to the population, the number of local jobs, and numbers of housing units and students.

In summary, Parkin stated that to have a viable school, 140 to 240 students are needed. And that to bring the school up to a functioning and sustainable capacity, Escalante would need about 100 more students. According to his analysis, to bring in 100 students the town would need 92 new jobs. If the town is going to have 92 new jobs, it would need to increase the population by 276 people. Also these people need to have houses so Escalante would need 92 new houses.

Parkin itemized twelve proposed economic development initiatives, which included: new and expanded businesses (adding that he would have a report about what jobs would be suitable for Escalante in apGarf. County Comm.

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December 12, 2016 – Commission meeting - Garfield County Budget for 2017 - >$11 million.

(1) Camille Moore – Budget expert – prepared the budget (27 pages). Time allotted for budget hearing was 1.30 PM to 1.45 PM. A guy with PH.D from Harvard or Supreme Court judge can not even read 27 pages in 15 minutes. What a joke ! (2) Who were present ? Two commissioners (LeLand Pollock and David Tebb) and Camille Moore on bench. In public – one male, one woman for something else and HARSHAD P. DESAI. Two commissioners voted. This was not a quorum to vote on >$11 million budget. When I (Harshad) asked Camille Moore how it was legal to approve the budget of >$11 million without quorum, her response was “Two Commissioners” is a quorum”. Suggestion: If we are getting sick people in commission, we should have 5 or 7 commissioner system or council system with 11 council members with only one commissioner / mayor. (3) Violation of Utah code 17-16-14. All employees’ raise or reduction in pay must be discussed in open meeting of the budget. Discussion of county employees pay behind the doors is illegal activities. Public has right to know bad apples getting raise or raise is uniform across the board for personal gain of the political structure in the county government system. (4) Violation of Utah code 52-4-202 (closed door meetings) – According to Camille Moore (in 2013) to HARSHAD (verbally) – “We (the county entities) work for months.”. Utah has cancer (from top to bottom) of violating closed door meetings.

(5) Sub- budgets of all individual entities (hospital, sheriff dept, etc.) should be attachment of master budget. In 2015, Camille Moore’s position (with HARSHAD) was – “Go to them and get it from them”. (6) The county collected $1.7 million from transient tax (Tourists pay 4.25% transient tax). The county commission dumped this $1.7 million in general fund. General fund means the county cronies can use anyway they want (salary raises, unnecessary employment to get votes, bonus, etc. (7) Culture of lawyer field (nationwide) – When the attorney smell skunk, he/she tends to stay absent (Usual excuse – “I don’t know. I wasn’t there”). NOTE: Mr. Barry Huntington was absent from the commission meeting. Folks! It’s a cesspool infested with bacteria and viruses. Folks! Fidel Castro, Sadam Hussein, etc are dead. Hillary Clinton lost but field (USA) is full of weeds. Farmer can not have healthy crop with field full of weeds.

Wake up. Paid $ 62.75 by Harshad P. Desai.

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nema who retired in June of this year was honored for his 29 years of service. During his tenure with the SCAOG he served as the Deputy Executive Director, Regional Planner, the Director of Planning and Community Development, Director of Housing Services, GIS Specialist, Program Manager for Community Development Block Grant, Procurement Technical Assistance Center, and other viable programs.

Commissioner Gordon Topham presented the award and expressed appreciation for the dedicated and professional service rendered by Mr. Polelonema.

Mr. Hardman, who was not able to attend, was recognized for his 3 years of devoted dedication as the Rural Outreach Coordinator for the Governor’s Office of Economic Development to the Six County region. During this time, he provided diligent technical assistance through tireless collaboration and dependable coordination. Commissioner Rick Blackwell expressed appreciation to Mr. Hardman for his service which greatly enhanced the partnership and

allegiance between the State and the rural counties of Central Utah.

Commissioner Topham recognized Commissioner Alan Roper, Millard County and Steve Frischknecht, Sanpete County who is not continuing their public service and leaving the SCAOG Board. He thanked Commissioner Frischknecht for his eight years of service to Sanpete County and the SCAOG’s General Board. He expressed appreciation to Commissioner Roper for his four years of service to Millard County and the SCAOG’s Executive Board, General Board, and Economic Development Board. In behalf of the SCAOG he wished them well in their future endeavors.

Commissioner Topham explained the traditional rotation process in which the mantle of the Chair for the SCAOG is passed to another commissioner. He then expressed appreciation for the opportunity he has had of serving in this capacity over the past year. After his remarks, he introduced and passed the gavel to Commissioner Byron Woodland, Juab County whom will assume responsibilities of Chair

The Insider for the SCAOG Board(s).

The SCAOG and SCEDD sponsors the Six County General Board and 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 2016 are: Commissioner Byron Woodland - Juab County and SCAOG Chair; Commissioner Garth “Tooter” Ogden – Sevier County; Commissioner Claudia Jarrett – Sanpete County; Commissioner Newell Harward - Wayne County; Commissioner Rick Blackwell – Piute County, SCEDD Board Chair; Commissioner from Millard County (TBD); Mayor Russell Mangleson - Levan; Mayor Gayle Bunker - Delta; Mayor Rick Dalton - Junction; Mayor John Christensen - Mayfield; Mayor David Ogden – Richfield; and, Mayor Gilbert Hunt – Bicknell.

— The Six County Association of Governments

mas and New Year’s Day holidays.

Visitor services at the Bryce Canyon Lodge, General Store, Canyon Trail Rides, and Western Cabins are closed for the season. The Sunset Motel and Valhalla Pizzeria remain open. Both facilities will close for maintenance from January 9th to the 27th, after which they will resume operations. Rooms at the Sunset Motel can currently be booked for a reduced winter rate by calling Forever Resorts at (435) 834-8700 or visiting www.brycecanyonforever.com.

Low Hanging Fruit: Easy Ways to Get or Stay Well

TORREY - At my last job in an agency as a staff Psychologist in an integrated health clinic, we would talk in our weekly staff meeting about “low hanging fruit.” We used it as a metaphor for some easy things we could do to help people with their physical and emotional health. Just like the low hanging fruit on a fruit tree that is easy to pick without a ladder, here is an easy thing you can do that will make a very big difference in your health and how you feel - eliminate artificial fragrance from your life.

Did you know that artificial fragrance is toxic? It is made from petroleum products and other chemicals that the human body was not made to process and can have negative effects on your physical and emotional health. Some of those negative effects can be: headaches, migraines, worsens respiratory or breathing problems, triggers asthma reactions, neurological interference, increased pain, sleep difficulties, attention and thinking problems, mood disturbance, skin irritation, fatigue and low energy.

Avoiding products with “fragrance” listed as an ingredient, not to mention all the other chemicals that are absorbed into your skin, whether that is in a soap or other hyValhalla offers a limited menu giene or household product, is and coffee options from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily.

Come enjoy the solitude and splendor of winter in Bryce Canyon National Park. The reopening of closed facilities and extended hours will coincide SANDY – Members from with the start of spring season on Utah’s 28 County Farm BuApril 1st, 2017.

Additional information reaus met recently in Layton can be obtained at www.nps. to select leaders for the state’s gov/brca or by calling the park’s largest farming and ranching information line at (435) 834- organization. Delegates elect5322. ed Spanish Fork cattle rancher —Bryce Canyon National Park Rex Larsen to a two-year term as Vice President of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation.

“It’s an honor to be elected to this post and a great opportunity to continue supporting our president, board of directors, and members of this organization,” Larsen said.

“Farm Bureau is strong in advocating the interests of agriculture everywhere because it is a true grassroots organization. We advocate not simply what a board wants, but what farmers and ranchers around the state decide for themselves.”

Wayne Jarrett, a farmer from Nephi was elected to the State Board of Directors, filling the remaining year of Rex Larsen’s vacated Board seat, representing Juab, Utah and Wasatch counties. Flint Richards, a farmer from Erda was also elected to the State Board of Directors representing

Bryce Canyon National Park Announces New Winter Season Closures

As winter weather transforms Bryce Canyon’s red rock landscape, park facilities and concession services will close in observance of holidays and to permit seasonal maintenance.

The entrance to the park remains open year round, permitting visitors to utilize campgrounds, trails, and overlooks.

However, the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center and Natural History Association Gift Shop, which are open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, will close on both December 25th and January 1st in observance of Christ-

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a good way to stay physically and emotionally health.

Companies use artificial fragrance in all sorts of products. You can check the label and if the word “fragrance” is in the ingredients list, you may want to avoid it. Essential oils are a great alternative, but you must watch out for tricky companies who have realized there is a market for naturally scented products and are getting away with advertising “with essential oils” on the front of the package and then scenting with both essential oils and “fragrance oils.” I have seen this several times when checking ingredients.

Some of the worst products are the artificially scented candles which off-gas the toxicity into your room even when they are not lit. If ingredients are not listed on the package, it is most likely made with chemically based fragrance oils. Other products to avoid are air fresheners and dryer sheets.

A good alternative to air freshener is a dish of baking soda set inconspicuously in a room to absorb odors or use a spray bottle with water and a few drops of your favorite essential oil added to freshen the air. You can Google “toxic artificial fragrance” and “using essential oils for scent” for lots more information.

Using homemade soap is

a great way to contribute to your health. My friend, Linda Aliotta in Teasdale, makes a great soap. I’ve been using it for several years now and I love it! Her soap is made with all natural oils, no chemicals, and it is scented with quality essential oils. You can buy Linda's soap from her website QuiltsNSoap.com or call her at 435-425-3352.

I am sure we have other locally handmade hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and other household products available in our area that are made without the use of “fragrance”. If you know someone who makes them, it is always a great idea to support them and is also a great way to safeguard yourself and anyone that comes into your home.

Give yourself, your friends and your family the gift of health and feeling good this holiday season by being more sensitive to the kind of “fragrances” you use yourself and around others.

—Joy Morris, Ph.D. Is a licensed Psychologist in private practice in Torrey, UT. She has also recently written a book called Opening to Nature: Poems to Inspire Your True Voice. She can be reached at 970-560-1686, joymorrisinmotion@gmail.com or Joy Morris In Motion on Facebook.

Davis, Salt Lake and Tooele counties. Richards also works on behalf of the Jersey dairy cattle industry.

John Ferry, a cattle rancher from Corinne, Joël Hatch, a rancher from Castle Dale, and Craig Laub, a hay farmer from Beryl were also re-elected to two-year terms on the Utah Farm Bureau Board of Directors.

JaNae Titmus of Grantsville was elected to the newly created position of Vice-Chair for the Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee. Titmus and her family are sheep ranchers in Tooele County, and she had been serving on the Women’s Leadership Committee. Filling her remaining year on the committee will be Selma Lehmitz from West Jordan.

Others elected to the Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee were Kitty Young of Henefer, Sara Harward of Springville, and Nancy Harris of Richfield.

Three new couples were elected to serve on the State Young Farmer & Rancher committee, including Dave &

Kalei Robbins of Santaquin; Jed & Nanci Johnson of Aurora, and Kyle & Shelley Wilson from Enterprise. Kenny and Jamilla McFarland of West Weber were re-elected to another term on the committee.

There were also elections for seven districts and a chairs for the newly created Agriculture Promotions Committee.

In place for a year as an ad-hoc committee, it became permanent this year and required the election of officers. Jamison & Stacy McPherson of Nephi were chosen as chairs for the committee, along with the following: Matt & Lena Leak of Cornish, Daryn Westergard of Ogden, Joel & Becca Ferry of Corinne, Brad & Jenny Osguthorpe of Heber City, Duane & Andrea Schoenfeld of Tridell, Marc & Hollie Henrie of Richfield, and Maria Nye of Delta.

Voting delegates also addressed a wide range of policy issues including positions on taxes, environmental regulations, water development, water quality, wildlife, and more.

—Utah Farm Bureau

Utah Farm Bureau Members Elect Farm and Ranch leaders at Annual Convention in Layton

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Escalante Elementary Replacement

After the engineering review, Escalante Elementary School emerged as a great school when looking for the safety of our children. It is the oldest of the original elementary campuses we have, constructed in 1954. Numerous remodel/reconstruction projects have given an extended period of life not available for our other two elementary campus locations. A complete remodel of Escalante Elementary would only cost about a third of the cost of replacement whereas the other two would not be cost effective to renovate.

When the time arises for a new school, besides the property located on the existing school campus, the high school campus may have extra acreage not being used that could easily fit a new elementary campus. Aesthetically speaking, the Escalante Elementary campus could be modernized. There are several pieces that have been added together over the years to make up today's campus. The original building was 9,100sf with an addition in 1965 of 2,500sf and additional 3,000sf added in 2004. Since then four additional structures have been added to the campus for support. With all that said, the future looks like a new facility would be best for Escalante also.

What about Boulder and Antimony Elementary Schools? If you have not seen these two buildings, it is definitely worth the view should you be traveling through these two communities.

Both are new, beautiful, and very functional rural school buildings. Each has multiple classrooms, technology equipped apparatus, lunch facilities, and spacious playgrounds. Without question, these accommodations are a treasure for these communities and students.

—Tracy Davis, Superintendent, Garfield County School District

Repealing Obamacare Could Double Number of Uninsured Kids

SALT LAKE CITY With an incoming Trump administration and majorities in Congress, the Republican Party is poised to finally make good on its promise to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Researchers at the Urban Institute wanted to know what could happen if Congress partially repeals the ACA under a process known as "reconciliation," which Republicans tried to do last January.

The Institute found a number of probable impacts.

Jessie Mandle, a health policy analyst with Voices for Utah Children, says the move would be a big blow for health

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care in Utah.

"Utah stands to lose billions of dollars, really, in state and federal health care dollars," she points out. "And that's going to have a huge impact on our state budget and really the strength of our overall safety net."

Nearly 30 million Americans could lose coverage - 82 percent from working families, according to the Institute.

Federal health care spending would drop by $109 billion in 2019 and by $1.3 trillion over the next decade.

GOP leaders have long said they plan to repeal and replace Obamacare with a system that could include flexible grants to states.

Joan Alker, executive director of the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families, notes due to the ACA, 95 percent of children in the U.S. have health insurance.

"But now, Congress is poised to take a U-turn and taking away affordable coverage options, which would

actually double the number of uninsured kids," she states.

If Congress approves a bill similar to one vetoed by President Barack Obama last January, Mandle says health care providers, and state taxpayers, also would be hit with the costs of uncompensated care, when patients without coverage can't pay their bills.

"Health insurance is the foundation, I think, for families and kids to have healthy outcomes," she stresses.

"When we're talking about what's at stake is that kids could lose coverage, and that our governments won't have the safety net to provide for families."

The report says reconciliation could eliminate Medicaid expansion, financial assistance for coverage, and individual and employer mandates.

The move would not affect other reforms, including prohibiting insurers from denying coverage due to preexisting conditions.

— Eric Galatas, Utah News Connection

December 22, 2016

Schools & Sports PHS Sports Sidelines by mACk oettinG

Tough Guys and Girls The tough guy wrestlers started off the week with a match with Bryce Valley. The Mustangs are a new team to the sport of wrestling and the Bob Cats won all of the matches on this night. Like all programs it takes time for them to get started, the kids in Panguitch start as early as kindergarten in the sport.

The Cats won the Manti Holiday Classic Wrestling tournament.

These are individual’s placements: 1st Place winners: Jonah Schoppe, Kellen Mooney, Kelton Cropper and Kaden Beckstead.

3rd Place winner: Carson Brown, Parker Brinkerhoff and Dakota Hatch.

4th Place winner: Zac Julander The wrestlers had one more match this year and it was against Richfield last Tuesday; hope to have the results in next paper.

On Wednesday the Lady Cats went up to Piute to meet up with the T Birds. There were two different games that were played. The first half looked like a run away with the Cats making many of their outside shots and led by 33 to 16. The Thunderbirds were not going to have a loss in their home gym and they switch their defense and really cut down on our girls outside shooters. By the end of the third quarter the Birds had cut the lead to 5 points. They continued to shut down the Cats outside shots and finally pulled ahead and won the game 58 to 49. It is always good to get some tough completion along the way, it makes your game better. I think that region 20 has 4 very equal teams in it, Bryce Valley, Panguitch, Piute and Wayne.

This should be a fun year. Last night Milford came to town and we got a last chance to see the girls in action for the year.

The Lady Cats went down to the Mesquite Tournament and continued their dominance there. They have won this tournament 3 years in a row. They won their first two games rather handily and Jordan Bennett was awarded outstanding player in one of the games. In the Championship game they met up with the Virgin Valley High school and ended up in second place for their efforts. After the first of the year on the 4th the Cats travel up to Wayne one of the other tough teams. Parowan will be here on the 6th.

The Bob Cats had a breather game against Escalante and had a rather easy time with it, with all of the players seeing time, the Cats took them 97 to 38. The Cats finish off the year with a game out in Milford. Next year on Jan 5th they travel down to Water Canyon and on the 7th Parowan will be here.

Bryce Valley Elementary News

The elementary students are keeping to the tradition of singing Christmas Carols around the Christmas tree in the Lobby of the school. Their voices sound so cheerful and they seem to love the singing time.

On Thursday this week will be the Class Parties and then Santa Clause will be here to visit the students.

In the front hall is a large bulletin board and it is being covered with letters written by students about what they do for others this Christmas Season to help "light the World". You can read them if you visit the school. Kindergarten teacher, Megan Cottam is in charge of this board and we thank her for the work she does.

The students and teachers are looking forward to a few days of enjoyment with their families and fun with their friends. We hope everyone stays safe and has a wonderful Christmas day.

—Gayle Moore

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December 22, 2016

Wills, Trusts, and More

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Common (and Costly) Estate Planning Mistakes

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by Jeffery J. mCkennA

Costly mistakes can be made when doing estate planning. In most cases, mistakes are made by well-intentioned people who failed to take advantage of opportunities to accumulate wealth, shelter assets from estate tax, and protect estates for future generations.

Some common estate-planning mistakes are listed here. By exercising care now, you can save a fortune later.

1. Neglecting items of sentimental value Billy left a portion of his estate to his children in equal shares, and some to the stepmother of his adult children.

Unfortunately, the will was silent as to distribution of his personal property, which included numerous paintings of purely sentimental value.

The stepmother felt she was entitled to the paintings. The personal representative, however, distributed the paintings among the adult children. The stepmother hired an attorney to fight for the paintings, which were ultimately divided evenly among the four beneficiaries.

But the legal fees far exceeded the value of the paintings, family relations were strained, and in the end nobody was happy.

Solution: Some people wrongly believe that there is no place in a will for personal property that does not have significant monetary value. If you are leaving items of personal property, whether of actual or

sentimental value, clearly state in your will how you want them to be distributed, or include them in the written list of specific gifts of personal property attached to your will.

2.

Failing to secure the documents Patty’s Uncle Bob, with whom she had a close relationship, died. Bob had prepared a will but it was nowhere to be found. Patty said Uncle Bob had promised her a substantial inheritance, but because the will was missing and she was not related to him by blood, the Court gave the entire estate to nieces and nephews who lived overseas -- and who Bob had never met!

Solution: Make copies of your documents and store them in a safe place. Put the original in a bank safety deposit box; even if the key is lost and the whereabouts of the box is unknown, it can always be located by a vault box search. Give copies to your personal representative and attorney. And keep a copy in a safe place at home.

3. Keeping secrets An elderly woman named Gwen died and left $40,000 to her devoted caretaker. The other beneficiaries of Gwen's large estate included nephews and nieces who were jealous of the caretaker's relationship with their aunt. When the will was read, they expressed anger that Gwen had left money to her caretaker.

They argued that the caretaker

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had exercised undue influence over Gwen, and therefore was not entitled to the bequest. Although the bequest was upheld in court, the challenge was costly, caused delays, and upset Gwen's devoted caretaker.

Solution: Make your feelings known to your personal representative and beneficiaries -- preferably before you die -about which people you wish to leave bequests to. If you think this may cause conflict, explain in a letter why you feel the way you do; send the letter to all relevant beneficiaries and attach a copy of it to your will. Ideally, you should resolve potential disagreements and quell hostilities (as much as possible) while you are still alive.

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

He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead. He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 628-1711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com

During the years that I was home with my three children, I occasionally had to handle banking business for our family-owned corporation.

One of those times my youngest was only two weeks old and the older ones were three and four years old. With trepidation I entered the bank lobby with all three children in tow, hoping that they would behave appropriately for that business climate, and was dismayed to see several people in each teller's line.

As I held the baby, I swayed and bounced to keep her relaxed and quiet.

After a few minutes, my four-year-old daughter, who was holding my skirt, looked up and asked, "Mommy, why are you doing that?"

Then, after a short pause, her face lit with revelation and she asked knowingly, "Do you need to go potty?"

It's a shame bank lobbies can be so quiet.

Busy

As a school bus driver one Saturday morning I was driving a high school choir to a meet. I parked the bus at the school and soon students started boarding. Nobody said hello or asked if I was the charter bus or anything. The choir director boarded, counted the students, and said it was ok to leave, also not asking if it was the correct bus.

About two miles down the road I spoke up in a loud voice saying, " When we get to the work site the deputies will issue each of you an orange vest, gloves, and two plastic trash bags. When you fill a bag leave it beside the road. When you need more bags raise your hand and the deputies will give you more."

I then looked in the mirror to see the most shocked kids I've ever seen. I explained what happened to the director; and we both, or perhaps I should say all, had a good laugh. Bet those kids never assumed they where on the correct bus again.

Compassion

They say you can't really know someone until you walk a mile in their shoes. I say if they've got itsy-bitsy feet or some kind of foot disease, I don't wanna know 'em.

Sales Fever

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

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

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

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

Punishment

Santa's elves are just a bunch of subordinate Clauses.

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Salt Lake City, Utah December 7, 2016 USDA-Utah Dept of Ag Market News Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday December 6, 2016 Receipts: 2,613. Last Week: n/a. Last Year: 1,832.

Feeder Steers: mostly Higher. Feeder Heifers: mostly higher.

Holstein Steers: scarce. Slaughter Cows: steady. Slaughter Bulls: steady.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2; 200-250 lbs pkg 150.00; 250-300 Lbs 115.00-200.00; 300-350 lbs 140.00172.25; 350-400 lbs 156.00-170.00; 400-450 lbs 153.00163.00; 450-500 l42.00-155.00; 500-550 lbs 128.50-146.50; 550-600 lbs 123.00-142.00; 600-650 lbs 121.00-140.50; 650700 lbs 21.00-132.00; 700-750 lbs 121.00-131.00; 750-800 lbs 124.00-126.25; 800-850 lbs 121.00-127.00; 850-900 lbs scarce; 900-950 lbs scarce; 950-1000 Lbs pkg 105.00.

Holstein Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: n/q; 200300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs scarce; 500-700 lbs scarce; 700900 lbs scarce; 900-1100 lbs scarce.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs 147.00-156.00; 300-350 lbs 132.00-154.00; 350-400 lbs 132.00-148.00; 400-450 lbs 130.00-147.00; 450-500 lbs 128.00-136.50; 500-550 lbs pkg 134.00; 550-600 lbs 122.00-125.50; 600-650 lbs scarce; 650-700 lbs pkg Pkh 115.00; 700-750 lbs pkg 118.00; 750800 lbs 116.00-120.00; 800-850Lbs 110.00-115.00; 850900 lbs 91.00-115.00; 900-950 lbs scarce; 950-1000 lbs pkg 107.00. Heiferettes: 62.00-99.75.

Stock Cows: scarce.

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 43.25-53.00, high dressing to 54.00; Breaking 75-80 Lean: 54.50-64.25, High Dressing to 67.00; Commercial: scarce; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 28.50-44.75.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade: 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-2100 lbs 68.25-78.00; Yield Grade 2: 1000-1500 lbs 51.00-68.00; 1500-1850 lbs 52.00-56.75; Feeder Bulls: 650900 lbs scarce.

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

Celebrate 100 Years of Park History with “Bryce Canyon Memories”

BRYCE – Over the years many people have had the privilege of calling Bryce Canyon their home. Now, thanks to a cooperative effort between Southern Utah University, Bryce Canyon National Park, and the Bryce Canyon Natural History Association, you too can explore the first 100 years of park history through the stories of those who lived it.

“Bryce Canyon Memories” is the culmination of SUU filmmaker Dr. Jon Smith’s six-year

endeavor to document the experiences of over thirty individuals—eleven of whom have since passed away—who in visiting, living, and working in Bryce Canyon became an inseparable part of its history. From the efforts of the Civilian Conservation Corps to nights spent in quiet happiness on the canyon rim, this special film and the memories within serve as a reminder that this land changes every life it touches.

Give a gift that celebrates

the uniqueness of this land and the people who have made it all the more special. DVDs of “Bryce Canyon Memories” are available just in time for the holidays at the Bryce Canyon National Park Visitor Center, open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

They can also be purchased by visiting the Bryce Canyon Natural History Association website at www.brycecanyon.org, or by calling their toll-free line at (888) 362-2642.

—Bryce Canyon National Park

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M issionary Sister Marlee Torgerson Sister Marlee Torgersen has been called to serve in the Cuernavaca, Mexico Mission.

She will report to the Mexico MTC on December 27th. She is the daughter of Russell of Jacie Torgersen of Hatch and grand-daughter of Randy of Jodi Johnson of Marysvale and Tarval & Louise Torgersen of Koosharem.

December 22, 2016

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com It doesn’t look a lot like Christmas, but as cold as it is, it sure feels like it. Strange weather we have been having, Thursday night it rained, yes I know it is December, but the temperature at 9 am was above freezing. It is raining in January and February why not December, you say. On Friday at 4:00 the temperature was 48 degree, but then that evening, snow started to fall and we did get a small sprinkling of the white stuff.

Boy did the temperature drop, someone said on Friday night the temp was down to -10 degrees. Out of the four storms we have had this fall, none of them have been more than an inch at a time.

The Merchant drawing is over for the season and lots of great prizes were won. Cheryl Trotter was the big winner of the TV along with a 50 dollar gift certificate for gas. Thanks to the Main Street Committee for all their efforts and thanks

BrYce ValleY area news

by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com Elder Jonathan Deccio will be in the MTC until after Christmas. if anybody would like to contact him his address is Elder Jonathan Kekoa Deccio.

DEC28 CAN-VAN 2005 N 900 E Unit 90 Provo UT 84602 Charlie and Eva Dean Francisco and their daughters, Sandrea Francisco,and Helena Mortensen,we want you to know that you are in our prayers and thoughts at this time. We send condolences for the passing of your beloved daughter and sister, Robyn Griffin, to cancer. It is always so hard to lose a loved one and we feel for you and want you to know you can please call if you need anything at all. We will remember Robyn for her beautiful smile and happy countenance.

Hoping her family knows that we are thinking of them at this time and wish them peace and comfort at this time.

A comment from Sandrea on Facebook says: "My sweet sister Robyn went home to heaven this morning early. She has been my left hand lady for many years.

Best friend, crazy partner in crime, someone to visit with about everything, love to play games, a great quilter, friend to everyone, had a great love of the gospel and a great testimony. I will miss her dearly but so glad she is not suffering any more. I hope Robyn had a great reunion with our brother Kay and all of our family that are in heaven. Love you Robyn. We will take care of your family."

Congratulations to Na-

than and Jentre' Leishman of Farmington, Utah on the birth of a beautiful little daughter, Saylor Rae, born on December 7th. She weighed 8 lbs. 9 oz. and was 21 1/2" long. She was born at McKay Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah. Saylor came home to two brothers and two sisters who were glad to see her. Her grandparents in Bryce Canyon City are Rod and Kathern Syrett.

Congratulations to Braxton and Maddi Syrett on their marriage on Saturday. We wish them a great life and many happy times together with loads of love and joy.

Braxton is the son of Bryce and Cherish Syrett of Bryce Canyon City and the grandson of Rod and Kathern Syrett also of Bryce Canyon City.

Congratulations to Andrew Larson of Cannonville on becoming a Deacon. He is the son of Allen and Teresa Larson and the grandson of Mike and Dixie Burbidge of Tropic.

Danny Misenbaugh has been called to be on the High Council and Brooke Shakespeare was released as a High Councilman, both in the Escalante Stake.

Renon Bybee and Brittney King were both released as Primary teachers and Bart and Peggy Palmer were called to fill the vacancy.

The Young Men organization in the Escalante Stake was changed with the release of Marc McLemore as President and counselors Rusty Rich and Will Godsey. Called to serve in their positions were Rusty Rich as President, Bryce Syrett and Will God-

sey as Counselors and Cache Mortensen as the secretary.

Taryn Syrett gave his Homecoming talk today in Tropic and the Young Women and Young Men sang "Called to Serve" and it was beautiful.

Sending out condolences and lots of love to Max Eagar and his children on the passing of Logann Eagar. Logann has been an inspiration to many as she struggled through her cancer for many years and spent a lot of time building memories for her family. Our hearts are sad and we want the family to know that we have them in our prayers and thoughts at this time. There will be a viewing on Thursday evening in the Tropic Ward House and the funeral will be on Friday.

The Young Men Presidency in Henrieville was changed.

President Dale Pollock will remain as President but will be joined by new Counselors Lance Jaggar and Shawn Chynoweth. Released from those positions were Landon Platt and Kevin Clark along with Secretary Dave Roberts.

Ian Johnson, son of Carlon and Heather Johnson, was made a teacher.

Sending out Get Well wishes to Loreli Adkins. Loreli has spent some time in the hospital after a sick spell and we hope she will soon be feeling a lot better.

Wade Moore has returned to live in Henrieville and Grandma Lulu is so happy he is back in town. Wade is going to work for H & R Tax Services out of Kanab and Panguitch.

Also a big welcome to College Students who have

Ephraim - The Utah State Board of Regents has officially approved Snow College’s second Bachelor degree. Beginning in 2017, students may now complete a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. The science department at Snow has planned a week-long celebration of the new degree to coincide with National Computer Science Week.

Events were kicked off

on Monday night with a dinner celebrating the new degree hosted by Snow College Engineering department. Dinner was followed by a movie, Design Disruptors, a documentary detailing the rising importance of design as a competitive advantage in disruptive technologies.

The celebration will continue throughout the week with events such as a tech trivia

challenge, a retro gaming challenge, virtual reality sessions, and more. A full schedule of events will be posted on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ SnowCollegeACM. As part of the festivities, faculty and students will be doing outreach with the local elementary schools where they will teach basic coding skills to introduce young students to the world of coding. The children learn basic skills and then put them to practice as they help Moana reach her destination.

Snow College faculty member Kristal Ray is coordinating this week’s events. She said, “We are excited to bring this new program to Snow College! Until now, students wanting to pursue a four-year technology degree had to leave the area to do so. Many of them have roots here in Sanpete County and want to stay here, but their opportunities have been extremely limited. This new degree program at Snow will enable those students to stay here to pursue their education. Our hope is that some will remain here after graduation and start their own businesses, and that as we increase the pool of skilled talent, high tech businesses will be drawn to the Sanpete area.”

—Snow College

Snow College Science Division Celebrates New Bachelor Degree

come home for the Christmas Holidays. It is always fun to see them and talk to them about their adventures in education.

Welcome to a new missionary Elder Nordstrom of Florida. He joins Elder Sturko in the area.

Congratulations to Joe and Krista Neighbor on the birth of their adorable little girl, Paisley, who was born on December 6th. she came home to three sisters and one brother. Grandparents in Henrieville are Ken and Artoise Platt.

More congratulations go out to Tallan Chynoweth on his engagement to Devanee Fixico. They plan on getting married in June.

The Cowboy Christmas Concert and Ebenezer's was absolutely wonderful and everyone who attended enjoyed it. It was the Mary Kay and the Kaye Sister who gave the concert. The Kaye sisters are actually Mary Kaye's daughters, but can they sing. They would like to make this an annual event called the "Cowboy Christmas" concert. We second that thought. They have such beautiful voices and it makes for a great show.

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of you out there. We hope you have a wonderful time and remember the reason for Christmas is the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. He has given so much and we are thankful for his life on earth.

Enjoy your Christmas and keep the spirit with you all year. We all need to do that.

Please call or email your news to me. I really appreciate those that do. Have a great week and stay safe on our wet roads. Love to all. VS

to the participating merchants, every one wins!

I did make a mistake in last week’s column, when I said that it was the last week that the meals at the Senior Center were through, they did continue through this week, I hope that no one missed a meal because of it. That was the information that I had been given a couple of weeks ago.

Christmas is only three days away and if you need some last minute gifts we have some great gifts here locally. Radio Shack has items ranging from remote control cars to televisions. The SHED sporting goods store has everything for the sportsman and if your man didn’t get his buck this year, Randy can fix you up with a prize set of antlers. Don’t forget the Panguitch hardware store; they also have toys and a lot of crafts for the kiddies. Shop locally when you can, the local merchants employ many of the home town folks and your tax money stays right here.

Last week I wrote about OPEC and other nations dropping their daily output by 2 million barrels of crude oil. What is really surprising is that OPEC still has a daily output of 32.5 million barrels. Each barrel has in it 55 gallons, you would think that they would run out of the black stuff someday.

This does not include the non OPEC nations, which Russia is part of daily’s output.

These cut backs don’t seem to have influence on the oil prices that seem to range between $48 and $54 dollars a barrel.

The Book of Mormon is touted as the 4th most influential U.S. literary work.

At the Library of Congress event notes the importance to millions of Mormons and it historical impact. On display there were several rare editions as well as the 1829 copyright record filed by the church founder, Joseph Smith. Nearly every Mormon in Congress and many of the high profile members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the Washington region pored over the first and third editions and the book of Commandments from the faith’s founding and other rare items that are part of the Library of Congress collection. These are books that only pertain to U.S. history and does not include the

Bible. The top most influential book that was selected by the online public vote span an eclectic range, from Ayn Rand’s “The Fountainhead”, to satirist Kurt Vonnegut’s “Slaughterhouse five ”.

(SLC Tribune Dec. 10th).

As many of the restaurants have now closed for the season, we do have a new Chinese restaurant that is open at the Midway gas station on Center street.

The food is excellent and I understand the owner, has taken off for a while to go home for a visit and I will let you know when he is back.

The Flying M, the C Stop and the Chevron station still has great chicken, so on the nights you want to venture out there are places to eat.

Don’t forget the New Year’s Eve Party at the Triple C Arena, it will be a lot of fun for the families and seniors alike. There will be great food, entertainment and all kinds of games for the kids and also bingo for those lucky ones.

As the year winds down, it has been a rather busy time for the business, many of them had banner years. The last eight years this area has seen great improvements in the business and family incomes. The stock market almost closed out at 20,000 point, up from 5,600. Most people have their retirements 501 Ks tied to the stock market and that is good news for them. The employment by the US Government is down almost 400,000 employees.

In the last eight years there have been around 200 of our soldiers killed in action, way too many. We are really blessed to live in one of the best areas in world, we have people who really care about one another and there are a lot of things to keep you as busy as you want.

Thanks to all who made the “Sub for Santa” program possible this year.

Your generous donations of time, money, candy and participation in several events benefiting the “Sub for Santa” program made it possible.

We are going down to San Diego for Christmas to spend some time with our granddaughter so there won’t be a column next week.

Merry Christmas to you and to all a good night.

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proximately a month or two); housing; downtown enhancement; federal land manager support for the local community; communications and data transfer; culinary water supply; a new multi-purpose dam, a Hole-in-the Rock State Park; a scientific field station; a museum; medical services; and schools.

Parkin discussed the new multi-purpose reservoir proposal in greater detail.

“Essentially…you all know the history. Wide Hollow was built in the 1950s. An idea of a new reservoir came out in 1990s.

A new design consultant was brought in…there was a lawsuit, it got out of hand and the irrigation company pulled the plug on the whole concept. Instead they retrofitted the existing dam. Unfortunately, we are starting to have siltation problems with that dam.”

He added, “The first goal is to secure water for irrigation for the long term.

Also sediment control, promote culinary water supply conservation and provide recreational opportunities for the tourism economy, with the idea being to have a reservoir with predictable water and depth during high temperature weeks. Also, hydropower generation.”

“We’re proposing to dust off the old plans,” said Parkin. He noted that the proposal includes continuing to use Wide Hollow Dam, to present it as a system. He said that New Escalante Irrigation Company had authorized him to speak with Frandsen Engineers about it. Commissioner LeFevre said he would recommend changing engineers. Parkin proposed

that there may be potential funding through Bureau of Reclamation for planning the project.

“What I would like from you is an indication of whether you [the commissioners] would like to pursue it,” said Parkin. The commissioners passed a motion that Parkin should proceed.

Garfield Memorial Hospital administrator Alberto Vasquez provided an update on the hospital, the 2017 operating and capital budgets for the hospital, and the management contract with Intermountain Healthcare.

He said that the hospital operating budget is in a “break even” position, and that they will move forward on converting to a Critical Access Hospital. In January they will split into separate hospital / long term care facilities. Vasquez noted that the nursing home is more highly regulated than the hospital, there are stricter rules, more inspections. “We may have a few modifications to make but we are in line for it. I don’t have a contract yet for the county to sign, but will have it in the next few weeks.”

Regarding Garfield Memorial’s Capital Budget, Vasquez said there were things in 2016 that they did not do, and are planning to do those in 2017. They will not be renovating long term care rooms, and are not moving the pharmacy. “We can’t do that and bring it up to code,” said Vasquez. He said they have looked into a HVAC replacement. “Just to do the design was $39K and to fix it would be in the $200K range. And our air flow in the OR is something we need to fix.” But he noted that they may want to delay doing this work because

The Insider it may ultimately be more cost-effective rolling it into future site plan and building project rather than retrofitting the building.

He said they need to look at some new egress doors, and an opener at $13K, due to the separation of the hospital/long term care facilities. He noted that he would approach the Garfield Memorial Foundation to donate $41K. The proposed approval amount to the county is $293K in capital purchases for 2017.

The commission approved Garfield Memorial Hospital’s capital requests.

They also agreed to accept GMH’s compliance report/ management agreement checklist.

Commissioner Tebbs said that he has sat on GMH’s board as community member, which commissioner Pollock chairs, noting that GMH, “Is very thorough,” and commissioners said they appreciate Vasquez’s “sharp pencil.”

Vasquez added that now is a good time to be looking at the hospital’s long term needs, and to look at some site planning. “The hospital is 40 years old. It looks great, but internally there are issues we need to deal with in the future.” Again, referring to the HVAC and operating room ventilation, “We don’t want to put a band-aid on something we’ll have to replace I the future.” He said the pharmacy had an ‘isolator’ where drugs are mixed, and to upgrade they would need a 50’ x 50’ room for sterile equipment. He noted that the new mobile clinic has been delivered, and they need to get it set up, and the ambulance has some needs.

“The ambulance crew cleans their ambulance when they are there [at the hospital], and they are in the way…and

they know it and we know it--and we all get along--but it is something we need to look at,” said Vasquez.

Following a lunch break there was a 2016 budget hearing and a 2016 budget opening to look at income and expense changes to the county’s budget. Commissioner LeFevre was not present for this portion of the meeting.

Clerk/Auditor Moore distributed materials and reviewed the 2016 budget figures with the commission. Moore noted there was not a huge change, but the changes in the budget reflected a little bit more revenue in some areas and some unanticipated expenses. The commission approved the changes to the 2016 budget.

The budget hearing and budget opening were closed.

The commission authorized a $300 donation to Toys for Tots, a $50 increase over last year, due to their anticipated 20% increase in need.

Two business license applications were considered. A business license to Panguitch Lake Cabin rentals, for a new cabin rental operation, was approved.

A business license application to the owners of Hughes Waste Haulers, who are proposing an adult impatient substance treatment center, was not approved.

According to Clerk/Auditor Moore, the applicants indicated they need a county license prior to other licensure. Meanwhile, the county determined that the applicants have been operating vacation rentals without a business license. The county sought to resolve this through several letters, without response. The applicants have told he county that they are no longer doing vacation rentals,; however county staff have found some evidence online that looks like they are still accepting cabin rental reservations. Commissioner Pollock said all of this needs to be cleared up prior to issuing a license for a new business, and he requested that Moore review the applicant’s records related to transient room and sales taxes.

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o bituaries Logann Elise Eagar 1979 - 2016

Logann Elise Marx Eagar passed away peacefully on December 17, 2016 in her Henrieville home surrounded by her family. She was born on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 1979 in Provo, Utah. She grew up in Littleton, Colorado with frequent trips to Utah to stay with her dad, Kirk. She has a close relationship with her older brother Jake and her younger sisters, Lauren and Shelby. She was a responsible, helpful, hardworking, and organized child who enjoyed helping her mom take care of her younger sisters. She was also a fun-loving, spontaneous, adventurous, and playful sister and friend who loved country music and swing dancing.

In 2000 Logann met Max Eagar of Springville, Utah and on August 6th of that year they were married in Las Vegas. A year later, and after a move to Henrieville, Utah, they were sealed in the Manti Temple. Max and Logann have four children together: Calvin, 13; Henrie, 11; Carolina, 9; and James, 6. Logann enjoyed nothing more than being a mother to her children, who she cared for and taught with patience and love. She also had many young cousins, nieces and nephews who she loved as if they were her own children.

Logann enjoyed so many things in life, including: reading, gardening, dancing, taking pictures, editing photos, art, building things, shopping for bargains, decorating, watching movies and tv shows, scrapbooking, quilting, crafts, caring for pets, rollercoasters, playing in the ocean, climbing in trees, and drives in the mountains. She was full of life and lived it to its fullest, never wanting to waste a moment.

Logann was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She never hesitated to share her beliefs and testimony with others. She strived to follow the example of Jesus and do what her Heavenly Father wanted her to do. She taught her family how to pray, trust in God and serve others.

Perhaps most notable is that Logann loved people. She was a friend to everyone and everywhere she went she made friends.

Her friendships often lasted throughout her life, and she had an incredible capacity to love those who are hard to love. She taught everyone how to be kind and forgive one another.

In the beginning of 2011, shortly after Logann’s 31st birthday, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. For the next six years she fought valiantly for her life, enduring many hardships and much pain. Throughout this trial Logann rarely complained and never asked, ‘Why me?’ She showed everyone how to be strong and brave in the face of extreme difficulties. Rather than complain about her fate, she turned it into an opportunity to lift and inspire others, and show compassion to those who suffer.

Logann was preceded in death by her cousin Dani DiSera, her Grandpa Roy Dallin Marx, her Grandpa Ernest Henderson, and her friend Natalie Lundberg. She looked forward to being reunited with them in heaven.

She is survived by her husband Max, her four children, her mom, Dorsie Denny, her dad, Kirk Marx, her brothers, Jake and Ryan Marx, her sisters Lauren Senary, Shelby Huffaker and Elizabeth Marx, her Grandma Wynona Henderson, and her Grandma Patricia Marx.

Funeral services will be held Friday, December 23, 2016 at 12:00 noon in the Tropic LDS Ward Chapel. Viewing will be held on Thursday, December 22, from 6-8 pm and Friday, December 23, from 10:00 -11:30 am at the Tropic Ward Chapel. Burial will be in the Henrieville Cemetery. Funeral directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, and Manti. Online guestbook www. maglebymortury.com Thanks go to Dr. Derrick Haslem, Dr. Terence Rhodes, and the nurses at the Cancer Center in Cedar City, Utah for their great care for so long. Also thanks to Dr. Jay Clark and Dr. Brandon Barney and nursing staff at the Radiation Dept. at Utah Valley Cancer Center.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dated: Security Title Company of Garfield County, Trustee Travis V. Hatch, President 15 No. Main Street/PO Box 177 Panguitch, UT 84759 (435) 676-8808 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 8, 15 & 22, 2016

Town & County MEETING Board GARFIELD COUNTY Garfield County office hours are Mon-Fri 9-5, closed 12-1 for lunch. Commission meets the 2nd & 4th Mondays at 10am in the commission chambers, 55 S. Main St., Panguitch. Agenda deadline: noon Friday before meetings. Clerk: Camille Moore, camille.moore@garfield.utah.gov. 435-676-1120.

Antimony - Antimony Town Council meetings are 1st Thursdays at 7pm at the Civic Center. Clerk: Roma Henrie, antimonytown@scinternet.net. 435-624-3488.

Boulder - Boulder Town office hours: Mon 11-1, Wed 1-2. Council meetings are 1st Thursdays, 7pm at Community Center. Agenda Deadline: 48 hours before the meeting. Clerk: Judy Davis, boulderutah@scinternet.net. 435-335-7300.

Bryce - Bryce Canyon City Council meetings are 1st and 3rd Thursday at 10am at the public safety building. City manager Jean Seiler, ajeansiler@gmail.com. 435-231-1603.

Cannonville - Cannonville Town Council meetings are 3rd Wednesdays at 7pm., canvtown@scinternet.net, 435-679-8784 Escalante - Escalante City office hours are Mon-Thurs 8-4, Fri 8-noon. Council meetings are 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6pm at the city council chambers. City recorder: Stephanie Steed, escalant@scinternet.net, 435-826-4644 Hatch - Hatch Town Council meetings are 3rd Wednesdays at 7pm at Hatch Town Hall. Clerk: Jacie Torgerson, hatchut@colorcountry.net 435-735-4364 Henrieville - Henrieville Town office hours are Mon-Fri 10-4.

Council meetings are 2nd Thursdays at 7pm at the Town Hall.

Clerk: Marie Jagger, henrievilletown@scinternet.net 435-6798581.

Panguitch - Panguitch City office hours are Mon-Fri 8-5. Council meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30pm in the city offices. Agenda deadline: Noon Thursdays before meetings.

Manager: Lori Talbot, lori.panguitchcity@gmail.com 435-6768585.

Tropic - Tropic Town office hours are Mon-Fri 8-2. Council meetings are the 2nd Thursdays at 6pm at Tropic Town Heritage Center. Agenda deadline: 1st Thursday. Clerk: Marie Neimann, tropic@color-country.net, 435-679-8713.

WAYNE COUNTY Wayne County office hours are Mon-Fri 9-5, closed 12-1 for lunch. Commission meets 1st & 3rd Mondays at 10am in the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 S. Main., Loa. Agenda deadline Thursdays before noon. Clerk: Ryan Torgerson, ryan@wayne. utah.gov, 435-836-1300 Bicknell - Bicknell Town council meetings are 1st Thursdays at 6pm (7pm May-November), Bicknell Town Hall. Agenda deadline 1st Tuesdays at noon. Clerk: Connie Durfey, bicknelltown@ scinternet.net, 435-425-3315 Hanksville - Hanksville Town office hours are Tues-Thurs 10-2.

Council meetings are the first Thursday of each month, at 7pm in the Hanksville Town Hall. Agenda deadline: 1st Mondays.

Clerk: Lisa Wells, 435-542-3451.

Loa - Loa Town office hours are Mon-Thurs 10-5. Council meetings are 2nd Thursdays at 8 pm in Loa Town Hall. Agenda deadline: 2nd Tuesdays by noon. Clerk: Michelle Brian, 435836-2160.

Lyman - Lyman Town Council meetings are the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Lyman Town Hall. Clerk: Dortha Chappell. 435-836-2346.Mayor Clenn Okerlund 435-836-2826. lymantown@scinternet.net Torrey - Torrey Town office hours are Wed-Thurs 10-4. Council meetings are 2nd Thursdays at 6:30pm at Torrey Town Hall.

Agenda deadline: 1st Thursdays by noon. Clerk: Paula Pace, paula@torreyutah.gov, 435-425-3600

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

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

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WAYNE COUNTY Project Owner: Wayne County School District, Bicknell, UT 84715 Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of a Drainage Improvement Project at Wayne High School will be accepted at the office of Wayne County School District, 79 N 100 W Bicknell, UT 84715, and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 10, 2017. Bids will be reviewed and approved during the regularly scheduled School Board meeting at the School District offices on January 11, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.

A bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid, made payable to the Owner, shall accompany the Bid. This project is partially funded by NRCS through the Emergency Watershed Program (EWP). The winning contractor will be given notice to proceed on January 12, 2017. Work must be initiated no later than January 23, 2017 and completed no later than Friday February 17, 2017.

Major items of work: * Re-grade and re-surface a parking lot area and hillside * Construction of a concrete drop structure * Installation of pipe and construction of a concrete channel The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any formality or technicality in any bid in the interest of the School District.

Bids will not be accepted if they are not received timely, regardless of the cause. Vendor selection criteria include price and ability to meet the schedule, as detailed above.

Prospective bidders must be present for a site showing at Wayne High School at 265 N 400 W Bicknell, UT 84715 on January 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Attendance at the site showing by the bidding contractor or a duly authorized representative is mandatory and a prerequisite to submitting a bid for the project.

An electronic copy of the bid documents may be obtained after December 22nd via email from Heather Okerlund, Business Administrator, at heather.okerlund@waynesd.org. When e-mailing please include your full name, company name, address and phone number. A hard copy of the bid documents is available for inspection at the District Office, 79 N 100 W Bicknell, UT 84715.

Questions will be addressed at the site showing on the 4th.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 22 & 29, 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE PAUNSAUGUNT CLIFFS SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT Paunsaugunt Cliffs Special Service District passed Ordinance 2016-05 on December 9, 2016, establishing compensation of appointed & statutory officers.

Kerri Justus, Clerk Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 22, 2016 NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT GARFIELD COUNTY The Garfield County Commission hereby gives notice of its intent to consider abandoning a County Right of Way. A public hearing will be held concerning abandonment of the Right of Way on Monday, January 9, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. in the Garfield County Commission chambers, Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, UT 84759. The descriptions of the Right of Way is as follows: A pathway between Lots 4 and 5, Block B, Bonanza Estates Subdivision, Section 1, Township 37 South, Range 6 West, SLB&M. The request is to abandon the existing Right of Way that runs through the property and allow the property owners to manage the land privately.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 15, 22, & 29 and JANUARY 5, 2016

CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW HANKSVILLE TOWN As required by the guidelines for the preparation of environmental impact statements (EIS), a preliminary evaluation has been performed on the proposed State of Utah, Drinking Water Board project identified below to determine if an environmental review or EIS is warranted. The State of Utah has elected to “Categorically Exclude from further environmental review” the proposed drinking water project.

Project: Hanksville Town Water System Improvements Water System: Hanksville Town Water System, UTAH28003 Office Location: P.O. Box 127, Hanksville, UT 84734 Project Number: 3F279 Total Estimated Cost: $601,548 Funding: Federal SRF- $421,000 loan at 0% interest for 30 years, $180,548 Principal Forgiveness This project consists of replacing approximately 9,254 feet of existing 6-inch water line with 8-inch water line, installing 2,140 feet of 8-inch water line that will loop the system, raising 10 fire hydrants and replacing 5 fire hydrants. The project does not cross any wet lands, does not affect any endangered or threatened species, or affect any cultural or historical properties, and will be constructed within the existing, previously disturbed, right-of-way for the existing water line. The project is needed in order for Hanksville Town Water System to meet current and future demand for drinking water.

The review process indicated that the proposed project will not adversely impact the environment. Consequently, a decision has been made to not prepare an EIS. The State of Utah has elected to “Categorically Exclude from further environmental review” the proposed drinking water project, based upon the careful review of the following report.

Hanksville Town Water System Improvements Categorical Exclusion form Environmental Assessment, prepared by Ensign Engineering.

Any and all contractors will be required to comply with all relative federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and executive orders; such as Utah State air quality regulations R307-309. If anything is uncovered or otherwise discovered during construction of the water system improvements that may have cultural or historic significance the Hanksville Town Water System will be required to stop construction and notify both the Division of Drinking Water (the Division) and the State Historic Preservation Officer. These two agencies will investigate any such discoveries. If it appears that construction work may be causing an adverse environmental impact, the Hanksville Town Water System will be required to stop construction and notify the Division. The Division will investigate any such discoveries.

A Categorical Exclusion (Cat Ex) from environmental review does not require a formal public hearing or a formal public comment period prior to the Cat Ex becoming effective. Therefore, this Cat Ex will become effective on the day it is published in a local newspaper, which is expected to occur on or about December 21, 2016. Questions or comments may be directed to Julie Cobleigh at (801) 536-4197 or jcobleigh@utah.gov.

DIVISION OF DRINKING WATER, DEQ, STATE OF UTAH Michael Grange, PE, Construction Assistance Section Manager Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 22, 2016

NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 11, 2017. Please visit http://waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)-538-7240 for additional information.

NEW APPLICATION(S) 97-2412 (A80765): Michael Lind propose(s) using 1.73 acft. from groundwater (Main Canyon) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E., STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 15 & 22, 2016

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GARFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT - READING SPECIALIST POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Garfield County School District is hiring a full-time Reading Specialist. This position will be up to 40 hours per week. This is a benefited position with retirement, and health/life insurance.

SALARY: Beginning Step and Lane according to the 2016-2017 Garfield County School District Salary Schedule ($35,799).

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must be a licensed teacher with a Level II Reading Endorsement. Applicant must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District job application. Please direct questions to Superintendent Tracy Davis (435-676-8821), or tracy.davis@garfk12.org. and application packets to: Garfield County School District P.O. Box 398, 145 East Center Street Panguitch, UT 84759 Online applications are available at: (http://www.garfield. k12.ut.us/index.php/do/employment), Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

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BRYCE VALLEY - SECRETARY - POSITION AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is now accepting applications for a full-time secretary at Bryce Valley Elementary School. This position includes benefits (retirement and health/life insurance).

SALARY: Beginning Elementary Secretary hourly rate according to 2016-2017 Garfield County School District Classified Salary Schedule ($13.37 hourly).

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have at least a High School Diploma, experience and/or degree is preferred, but not required. Preference will be given to individuals with secretarial and computer experience. Applicant must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant will be given a short skills test. Applicant must work well with children.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application, resume, three current letters of recommendation, and a transcript.

Please direct questions to Principal Layne LeFevre (435531-0405), and application packets to: Garfield County School District P.O. Box 398, 145 East Center Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, (435) 676-8821 Online application available www.garfield.k12.ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

DEADLINE: Closing dates is Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 5:00 pm.

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LOA - COUNTY PROGRAM TECHNICIAN, Full-Time - Permanent Position, Wayne County FSA Office Job Description at UsaJobs.gov Salary Range: $25,731.00 to $52,043.00 / Per Year Who May Apply: Open to all U.S. Citizens Apply at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/459368900/ Any questions call Paul, 435-836-2711, or 435-691-2839.

BRYCYE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL - FOOD SERVICE WORKER POSITION AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is now accepting applications for a food service worker at Bryce Valley High School. This position will be up to 19 hours per week with no benefits.

SALARY: Beginning food service worker hourly rate according to the 2016-2017 Garfield County School District Classified Salary Schedule ($10.95).

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a High School Diploma. Must satisfactorily pass an employment background check and work well with children. Applicants must have or be willing to obtain a current food handler’s permit, food service manager certificate, or serve safe certificate.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Please direct questions to Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff at 435-231-2879 and applications packets to: Bryce Valley High School, P.O. Box 70, 721 West Bryce Way, Tropic, UT 84776 Online application available: www.garfield.k12.ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

DEADLINE: Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

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SALARY: Beginning Step and Lane according to the 20162017 Garfield County School District Certified Salary Schedule ($10.76 per hour).

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a High School Diploma, two years college education preferred, or may complete the Para Pro Test. All applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check.

Applicants must work well with children. Applicants will be working with at risk students.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District Classified application. Please direct questions to Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-3417), or russell.torgersen@garfk12.org. and application packets to: Panguitch High School, P.O. Box 393, Panguitch, UT 84759 Online applications are available at: (http://www.garfield. k12.ut.us/index.php/do/employment) Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

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When Might Opening a Joint Bank Account Make Sense? by nAthAniel sillin

Did you recently get married, move in with a new roommate, see a child off to college or start managing a relative's finances?

The change in relationship dynamics could prompt you to consider tying part of your financial lives together by opening a joint bank account.

You might enjoy the conveniences a joint account offers, or you could see it as a symbolic step in your relationship. But before you open a bank account with someone else, consider the potential benefits and drawbacks of the arrangement.

First, here's a quick introduction to joint accounts.

Individual and joint accounts are similar in many ways. You can open a joint account at an online-only bank or local bank branch.

However, with a joint account both co-owners can deposit or withdraw money as if it was an individual account. The account holders can also write checks, make online payments or transfers and use the account's debit cards (if it offers them) to make purchases or withdrawals.

Let's start with a few situations where you might want to use a joint bank account, followed by examples of why the arrangement might not make sense for you.

You might want a joint account if you share financial responsibilities with someone else. Sharing a joint account could be a good option if you're married or living with a significant other. Some couples keep their individual ac-

counts and also create a joint account where they deposit a portion of their paychecks and use the money to pay for household expenses or a shared savings goal.

With two people contribution to and watching a shared account, it could be easier to meet minimum balance requirements and identify savings opportunities. Some accounts also offer higher interest rates the more money you have in the account.

A shared account could also help you care for a family member. A joint bank account could help you care for relatives, whether they live nearby or in another state. With co-owner access, it'll be easy to deposit or transfer funds online and at a bank branch, pay the person's bills from the account and keep an eye on the account's activity and balance.

But beware, joint accounts give everyone full ownership of the money.

No matter who makes the deposit, once money is in a joint account, each member “owns� it and can legally spend it however he or she wants. In other words, you might not have any recourse if your new roommate raids a joint account and spends the rent money on a weekend getaway.

A joint account holder's debt could also spell trouble for everyone on the account.

Because every joint account holder has equal rights to the money, creditors can go after the money in a joint account if they sue one of the account holders. Meaning all the money is risk if one person gets sued, falls behind on bills or doesn't pay

taxes.

If you're considering using a joint account to help manage an older relative's finances, a convenience account or getting power of attorney may be potentially safer alternatives.

Communication and trust are vital to managing a joint account. Lack of communication between joint account holders could lead to overdrawn accounts or low balances, and the corresponding fees. It can also lead to disputes if the owners have different ideas of how the money should be spent.

Some co-owners make an informal agreement before opening an account together. Although it won't have legal backing, you could create a rule that you have to ask the other person before spending $150 or more. Using a mobile app to check a joint account's balance before making a purchase could also help you avoid mistakes.

Bottom line: While joint bank accounts let two or more people share access to an account, the convenience of the arrangement can sometimes be outweighed by the risks it poses to the co-owners. Even if you trust the other co-owner, having a clear understanding of the intention behind the account and how the money will be used are important to avoiding arguments and mismanagement of your joint funds.

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

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