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Show C M Y K Page 2 The Garfield County Insider March 26, 2009 C M Y K C M Y K siDE lines ....By Pat Dix BOBCATS OPEN SEASON AT ESCALANTE The 2009 track and field season kicked off at the Escalante Invitational this week and the Panguitch contingent made a very respectable showing. First place finishers for the boys were Eric Frandsen with a 12:13 100 meters, a 24:56 200 meters, a 19 foot 1 3/4 in Long Jump, and a 6 foot High Jump. Brooks Leach turned in a 55:57 400 meter run and Trevor Peterson’s 2:24.5 was good enough to win the 800 Meters. Riley Miller, Tom Adams, Jacob Perkins, and Brandon Birch chalked up a first in the Medley Relay. Katie Rosser was the bright spot for the girls team as she rang up a 2:54 to win the 800 meters, and a 3:34 to take home the gold in the 3200 meters. Katie, along with team mates Alex Rickets, Breanna Marshall, and Chandler Campbell, also won the 4X400 Relay. I am sorry, but I have not received any input as to how the other two Garfield schools fared in this meet. If in the future anyone would like to e mail me any information, my e mail address is pat@scinternet.net. FROM THE EDITOR.... For nearly three years, I have had the good fortune to associate with a humble man who has helped my business to suceed. He has also unselfishly served the County of Garfield by sharing his joy of the ups and downs of the Garfield, Bryce Valley and Escalante High School Athletics programs. I know all too well the effort that it takes to attend the games, and record the event, then transpose it to paper in a format that helps readers to remember and relive the event. This brings joy to the communities in a small way that many of us take for granted. A couple of weeks ago, when a team took home that honor which I understand was much more than a trophy, he reported it, too. The Moqui Community performed an incredible job Ryan Davis of working together. This was an incredible example to the whole state of Utah. I am honored to have been witness to it. Much like I am honored to associate with Pat Dix. I was the one who changed the credit in The Insider to Pat Dix, Champion Reporter..... just to let him know subliminally... that to me, he is a truly humble champion! Panguitch Named Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation Panguitch, UT has been named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to community forestry. It is the second year Panguitch has received this national recognition. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. Panguitch has met the four standards to become a Tree City USA community: having a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. Communities that receive Tree City USA recog- Buy-In Waiver Extension Approved for Disaster Assistance Programs C M Y K USDA Extending Buy-In Waiver for Those Impacted by Natural Disasters Tom Miyagishima, Acting State Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Utah announced today that producers who did not obtain crop insurance or Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage for 2008 can pay a buy-in fee through May 18, 2009, to become eligible for 2008 disaster assistance programs authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. “Producers have an additional opportunity to become eligible for several programs if they suffered 2008 agricultural losses due to natural disaster,” said Miyagishima. Producers who have not already taken the necessary steps to become eligible for the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE), Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP), and the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) are required to complete the following steps by May 18, 2009: • Pay a $100 “buy-in” fee per crop. The maximum fee is $300 per county, per producer, not to exceed $900 for multi-county producers. • In the case of each insurable crop, excluding grazing land, agree to obtain a policy or plan of insurance for the next insurance year for which crop insurance is available; coverage level should equal 70 percent or more of the yield at 100 percent of the price. • In the case of each noninsurable crop, agree to file the required paperwork and pay the applicable administrative NAP coverage fee by the applicable state application closing date for the next available year. Producers who choose to “buy in” under this provision will be considered, for insured crops, to have obtained a policy or plan of insurance for the 2008 crop year at a level of coverage not to exceed 70 percent of the yield at 100 percent of the price. For noninsurable crops, producers will be considered to have a level of coverage equal to 70 percent of the yield. These levels of coverage will be used to calculate the 2008 SURE guarantee. Producers who meet the definition of “Socially Disadvantaged, Limited Resource,” or “Beginning Farmer or Rancher,” are not required to pay the buy-in fee. nition not only have taken the time to meet these four standards, they recognize that: Trees promote healthier communities. Leaves filter the air we breathe by removing dust and other particles. Trees moderate climate, conserve water and provide habitat for wildlife. Trees in urban areas reduce the heat island effect caused by pavement and buildings. Properly placed trees can increase property values, and buildings in wooded areas rent more quickly and tenants stay longer. “A community, its elected officials and its citizens that provide needed care for its trees deserves recognition and thanks,” said John Rosenow, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Trees are a vital component of the infrastructure in our cities and towns, and they also provide environmental and economical benefits. Cities that are recognized with a Tree City USA designation go to great lengths to plant and care for the community forest.” More information about Tree City USA can be found at www.arborday. org/TreeCityUSA. About the Arbor Day Foundation: The Arbor Day Foundation is a nonprofit, environmental, and education organization of nearly one million members, with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. More information on the Foundation and its programs can be found at www.arborday.org The Big Fix Discount Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic will be in your area: April 20: Escalante - Fire Station (65 N. 100 W.) Appointments available, call (435) 826-4644 April 21: Tropic - Fire Station (40 N. 300 W.) Appointments available, call (435) 679 8713 April 22: Panguitch – Triple C Arena (900 N., right off Hwy 89) First come - first served! All locations: Walk-up micro-chipping and vaccinations available to anyone 11 am – 3 pm! A $5 processing fee applies to clients getting vaccinations only. Appointments not available unless indicated. Arrive early, space is limited, first come - first served. Intake starts at 8 am until full. Female dog $60, Male dog $50, Female cat $35, Male cat $25. Cat Family Plan $100 (mom & litter fixed – all kittens must be from one litter and less than 5 mos. old). $10 extra for pregnancies and dogs 40 - 80lbs, $20 extra for dogs over 80lbs. 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