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Show DECEMBER 28,2006 Page 6 T H E GARFIELD COUNTY INSIDER WINTER IS A TOUGH TIME FOR WILDLIFE Dogs chasing deer and people chasing deer antlers: just two forms of wildlife harassment that can stress, injure and kill wildlife. Pronghorn antelope are normally fleet of foot, and they can usually run fast across sagebrush flats and hills. But when heavy snows come fast and furious to Utah's high deserts, pronghoms tend to slow down and huddle together. This slowing down and huddling together allows the pronghorns to conserve their energy. It's also a reminder that wildlife often have to change their behavior to survive the harsh realities of winter. Gathering together, or herding, is a survival adaptation that deer, antelope and even elk utilize during the winter. Biologists believe that big game animals form these masses of bodies to take advantage of each other's body heat. Their fur is hollow, and huddling together provides extra insulation. Every ounce of heat the animals conserve is energy they need to make it through the winter. These adaptations have served them well for thousands of years. But within the past few decades, some additional challenges have arisen that the animals haven't had to face before. These extra challenges cause concern for wildlife biologists every year. These challenges come mostly in the form of people or their pets getting too close to big game animals. Whether intentional or accidental, this "harassment" has the same damaging effect. Some of these occurrences may seem harmless at first. For example, a crosscountry skier may surprise and startle a herd, and the herd runs over a hill. That's the end of the story for the skier, who was thrilled to see these beautiful animals. But for many of the animals in the herd, that surprise visit may be the determining factor that causes some of them to die. Community Mortgage LENDER "Giving You A Better Option For Your Mortgage Needs" Free Prequalifications - Give us a call. Construction Loans Lot Loans Purchases Refinance - Interest Only Loans - Investment and 2nd Homes - Home Improvement Loans -100% Financing Wayne Ott 435-590-6082 Sherrell Ott 435-679-8671 MERCHANT DRAWING FOR DECEMBER 16TH The merchants were Al & Jeanne Whalen, Thomas Auto, Joe's Market, Panguitch Floral, ERA Brokers, C-Stop Pizza, Panguitch City, Lynn's Auto Supply, Mountain Man Painting, Arby's, Hitch-n-Post, Mangum's Mini Mart, Security Title, Cowboy Collectibles, Cowboy Smokehouse, Short Cuts, Hogi Yogi, Rumours, R&R Welding, Leland's Chevron, H&R Supply, Panguitch Drug & Cowboy Store, Steve Regan, Co., Radio Shack, Flying M, Garfield Memorial Hospital, Royal Express Transmission, Silver Eagle/Subway, Red Rock Eye Clinic, Lincare, Main Street, Bryce Canyon Nature Outlet, Garfield Insider, Amerigas, Reel Scoop, Red Brick Inn. The winners were, T^ler Sidwell, Cindy Johnson, Roudy Josie, Mim & Cindy Johnson, Brandy Everett, Connie Orton, Machele Yardley, Remington Veater, Cayleen Pollock, Kevin Bridges, Garret Wolfley, Tammy Houston, Ashley Achow, Ashley Dickinson, Annette Bridges, Paxton Wolfey, Brogon Hatch, McKenna Finch, Kirsten Morrison, Sarah Rollins, Julia Reynolds, Ty Burningham, Alex Ricketts, Coleman Yardley, Kaleigh Bronson, Rowdy Miller, Cathy Woodard, Mataya Barney, Julie Griffen, Mary Swartz, George Beach, Natasha Griffin, Jordan Schow, Dakota Hatch, Brenley Veater, Kimber Finch, Kim Hall, Mataya Barney, Wendy Prince, William Bridges, Marc Everett, Luis Valenzofla, Sarah Rollins, Kristy Staton, Keston Mathew, Linda Larson, Betty Brown, and Alyssa Everett. HELP WANTED SECONDARYMATHTEACHERPosition to begin mid-January 2007 at Escalante High School located in Escalante, Utah. It is a IA school serving students in grades 7-12, with an enrollment of 115. The school employs 10 licensed staff and 18part/ full time classified staff. SALARY: Salary based on 2006-2007 Garfield County School District Certified Salary Schedule. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must hold or be eligible for the Utah Professional Educator License with proper endorsements. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District certified application. For file to be complete there should be a completed application, placement file or resume, 3 current letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a Utah Teaching License. Please direct application packets and/or questions to: Garfield School District Office Justin Baugh/Annie Eld red ge P.O. Box 398 • 145 East Center Panguitch, Utah 84759 • (435) 676-8821 DEADLINE: Friday, January 5,2007 Online application available www.garfield.k 12.ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. MISC. WANTEDi OLDCOWBOYMEMORABUJA Old Cowboy Boots, used tack, saddles and spurs. Call (435) 676-8060. NEVER USED - STILL IN PLASTIC QUEEN DOUBLE PILLOWTOP Orthopedic Mattress set Retail $819, Sacrifice - $ 199 Call 435-979-0111 KINGDOUBLEPILLOWTOPSET Retail $1010, Will sell for$399. 435-979-0111 VEHICLES 1996 Dodge Dakota Extended cab, 4WD, V8, camper shell/bed liner, 140k, good condition. $5500 OBO, Call David VanDyke at 801-694-7916. SOCIAL WORKER Garfield Memorial Hospital has an opening for a part-time Social Worker. Must have current Utah License. Apply at www.intermountainhealthcare.org or call Carla at 435-676-8811. Job will close when filled. RADIOLOGYTECH Garfield Memorial Hospital is looking for a Radiology Tech as needed must be licensed in the state of Utah. And also a Patient Service Rep for the radiology and Mammo department this is 16 hours per week and more if needed. Apply on line at www.intermountainhealth.org or call Carla at 435-676-8811. Jobs will close when filled. 2TEMPORARY MAINTENANCE WORKERS Position begins Mid-January, will be 2 to 3 months. Will be assisting District Maintenance Director. SALARY: Salary based on 2006-2007 Garfield County School District Classified Salary Schedule. Work schedule allows up to 40 hours per week. QUALIFICATIONS: AppUcants must have working knowledge of power tools. Building experience helpful. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Forfileto be complete there should be a completed application, resume, 3 current letters of recommendation, and a transcript.. - . -. ( Please direct application packets and/or questions to: Garfield School District Office Justin Baugh/Annie Eldredgc P.O. Box 398 145 East Center Panguitch, Utah 84759 (435)676-8821 DEADLINE: Friday, January 5,2007 Online application available www.garfield.kl 2,ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. Intermountairr Garfield Memorial Hospital CNA CLASS Certified Nurse Assistant Class registration will begin January 3rd. It's a 12 week course. Any adults interested call Jan Frandsen @ 676-2792 or Alberto Vasquez @ 676-8811 J |