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Show April 23, 2009 The Garfield County Insider IN OUR TOWN... FYI Panguitch by Mack Oetting There has been a lack of needs a $1,000 dollars for Panguitch news since Earl their trip, so there will be a Roe passed away. I am go- lot of fund raisers. –please ing to try to fill this gap. support them Each year students from Students from PHS went around the state compete in to FBLA (Future Business regional Sterling Scholar leaders of America) held in Competitions. Our schools Odgen. This has become compete with schools all a very popular event, over different sizes from Beaver, 1600 students attended. Kane, Iron, Washington, and The students are quizzed Garfield Counties. Sterling on a number of subjects Scholars compete in one of pertaining to business and 15 different academic areas. computers. Students that Sterling scholars are chosen came and participated were based on their grades, test so excited about their expescores, leadership, school riences at this event. They involvement, citizenship, glowed, which comes from and service given. In April, a job well done. Students Panguitch High School and that competed were: Tom Bryce Valley High School Adams, Tyler Brinkertook 16 sterling scholars hoff, Aaron George, Branto the competition, eleven don Lee, Alan Reynolds, from Panguitch and five Rylie Savage, Locke Savfrom Bryce Valley. When age, Kaelee Smith, Baylee it was all said and done Vasquez and Camree Mcwe had two students who Cullough. Tyler Brinkerwon their category. Colton hoff placed in his event. Smith from Panguitch was This is an opportunity for a winner in the Mathemat- students events make new ics category and Kaitlin friends from all over the Pollock from Bryce Valley state, and also the students won the Science Category. learn that they can compete Just by being a High School at any level. These students Sterling Scholar a student represent Panguitch very is given the opportunity for well, from being dressed in scholarships. If a student professional business attire, is a winner or runner-up in to a respectful attitude, and their category at the region- even thanking the bus drival competition the scholar- er for getting them home ships and the dollar amount safely. greatly increase. If you get PHS beat BVH at the a chance, ask the students to Constitution Bowl this see their portfolios. They year, what a great event include accomplishments this is. Questions are asked they have done through about the Constitution and high school. Shawn Caine the Bill Of Rights, and the and Gary Bennett are the whole school takes part and advisors from Panguitch it is a wonderful way for all and Phoebe Wiseman is the to learn about their rights. advisor in Bryce Valley. Next year this event will Last week in the Cedar take place in October. Way newspaper there was a pic- to go Mrs. Perkins, that’s ture of three students from two years in a row. Hurricane that were going At this writing the PHS to Nationals for FCCLA Drama class is competing at (Family Career and commu- state in Nephi. Elaine Baldnity Leaders of America). win and Cheryl Church put Well guess what, between so much time and effort into BVH and PHS we have this endeavor you wouldn’t eleven going to Nationals, believe it. This year they in Nashville Tennessee. are trying to do themselves There were 900 competitors in, their play “Grease” is at the State level in 20 cat- this week. April 22, 23, 24, egories. Out of the twenty 25, at the High School Aucategories PHS and BVH ditorium, 7:00pm. These won 7 of these. That is over plays are usually double 1/3 of all the winners. cast so plan on attending The following are the more than one performance, student going to Nationals: and they are the highlight of Panguitch High: Natashia the year. Barney, Jaylee Breinholt, So for those of you that Carly Holman, Austin Josie, think Panguitch High is Brendan Lee, Haley Taylor only about sports, maybe Bryce Valley High: Tan- this will change your mind. ner Barton, Dawson JohnThe Easter Egg hunt son, Lesha LeFever, Cajun was extremely fun this Syrette, Taylor Talbot. year. This is a lot of fun for All of the students from only lasting about ten minPHS going to Nationals are utes. There were over 200 Freshmen. PHS sent 32 kids and the Easter Bunny students to this competition. arrived on the Fire Truck These students reached this in time to pose with the level because of the great children. Many thanks to teachers who have and Panguitch City and the Panknow how to make winners. guitch Lions Club for makBVH Trisha Thompson and ing this event possible and PHS Tammy Bennett spend for all of you that put your a great deal of time on the change in the jars bless you. students preparing for this The cost of candy keeps gocompetition. Each student ing up and without your donations; it wouldn’t possible to put this event on. Thanks Advertise in to all those who helped! The Care and Share will open this week, April 23, 24 and 25. Thursday and Friday we will be open from 2:00 to 5:00, Seniors please Call come early on Thursday, there will be someone to 676-2621 help you. Saturday ll:00 to to place ads. 2:00. If you have any event or Ads start at $5/week. announcement please feel free to call me at 676-2418. the Insider MISSIONS Elder Mark Boshell Elder Mark Boshell of Panguitch has returned from serving as a missionary in the Italy Milan Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He will speak in the Panguitch 1st Ward Sacrament meeting on April 26, 2009 at 11:00 a.m., 550 South 100 West. Mark is the son of Evan and Ruth Boshell. 3rd Annual ‘Unplug ‘n Play’ is On Its Way There’s More to Life than Screen Time Put down that remote! The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) and Check Your Health invite families to turn off their electronic devices during ‘Unplug ‘n Play’ week, April 20-26. This year, Unplug ‘n Play staff encourage families to limit time spent with television, computers, and handheld devices like games and phones. “Utah ranks high among other states in how ‘connected’ we are, but it’s affecting us in surprising ways,” said Brett McIff, Physical Activity Coordinator for the UDOH Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Program. According to a 2007 UDOH survey, 30% of boys and 32% of girls ages 5-17 watched two or more hours of TV on a typical weekday. And 32% of boys and 11% of girls played two or more hours of video games per day. The numbers were even higher for weekend TV and video game use. The kids aren’t alone. A 2006 Neilson study found American adults watch an average of 4? hours of television daily. “Research shows the more ‘screen time’ people get, the higher their rate of sleep problems, decreased physical activity, and poor eating habits,” said McIff. “Children are at even greater risk and will exhibit more disruptive behavior the more they’re plugged in to TV and toys.” To learn more about the effects of too much screen time and find ways to get your kids ‘unplugged and playing,’ visit: http://www.checkyourhealth.org/Archive/screen_ time.htm Page 5 NEED A NEW CAR? New Service offered in Panguitch For many years, Royal Express of Panguitch has offered unsurpassed quality automotive repair services. They have now taken automotive repair to the next level to bring you even more savings in the form of “Automotive Sales”. After completion of the licensure process within the State of Utah, new owners Shaun Huntsman and Steve Westhoff now have the go ahead to meet your full line of automotive needs. If you have been or are thinking about buying a new or used car, you can now call Rick, Shaun or Steve. Justlet them know the year, make, model, color, and even the price range of the vehicle you want, and they will find it for you. They are now tied into a database of literally hundreds of thousands of cars, new and used. For those of you who want a new car, you will realize the savings and appreciate the comfort of knowing that any maintenance can be performed locally with service you know and trust, instead of driving it to the dealer. To those of you who are looking for a used car in great condition that you and your family can trust, there goal is to work to find that specific vehicle for you. By the time they find your vehicle, and go through it to make sure it is the value you expect, you can rest assured that this vehicle will be the one you were looking for. Many times, when purchasing a car and signing all of the documents, salesmen may hurriedly glaze over the details of the extended warranties, and we nod our heads in agreement as though we completely understand. Here is some information you may not have completely understood. Royal Express is also a Nationwide Warranty service provider. If you have purchased a vehicle that has an extended warranty from “any” automotive dealer, Royal Express holds a nationwide certification and is a trusted warranty repair shop. If you are paying for this extended service, realize you may not have to take it back to the dealer for service or repair. You can have this done right in Panguitch. All you need to do to find out, is to call Rick. The phone call alone could save you $100 in fuel. Royal Express thanks you for your business, and look forward to serving you well into the future. You Can Help Move a Mountain (of Cash) Article Provided by Brandon Henrie, Financial Advisor for Edward Jones Investments. In an uncertain economy, their principal. Consequent- “opportunity cost” — the whose chief benefit is helpit’s natural for people to ly, as a nation, we are now chance to invest that mon- ing to preserve your prin“tighten their belts” by cut- sitting on a “mountain” of ey into vehicles that have cipal. But you may need ting down on their spend- cash. the potential to provide the to balance these holdings ing. And yet by having too However, the trip up this growth you need to help with investments that can much cash on hand today, mountain does not come achieve your long-term potentially reward you with you could actually slow free. While it’s true that goals, such as a comfort- growth. The exact mix of your progress toward your these vehicles may help pre- able retirement. assets depends on your risk financial goals of tomor- serve your principal, they So here’s the situation: tolerance, time horizon and row. may not provide you with On the one hand, you have a individual goals. Before we get to the pos- returns that can keep up tough economy and a stock In these days, you may sible pitfalls of hoarding with inflation, which means market that has probably al- need a leap of faith to incash, let’s consider your that the more of these in- ready saddled you with loss- vest some of your cash. fellow Americans’ recent struments you own, and the es. On the other hand, you But history is on your side: savings habits: longer you own them, the need to consider investing Downturns have typically How much? In the last greater the likelihood that in stocks or other growth- been followed by market quarter of 2008, the per- you will lose purchasing oriented investments to help rallies. Plus, we will evensonal savings rate was 2.9 power. you reach your long-term tually see the unleashing of percent, the highest level Furthermore, if you’re goals. What’s the solution? all that pent-up cash seeksince the third quarter of putting most of your assets Balance. There’s probably ing higher returns, and that 2001, according to the U.S. into cash, you’re incurring a place in your portfolio force should have a positive Department of Commerce. for short-term instruments impact on the financial marWhere? People are putkets. ting their money in what they consider safe vehicles. At the end of 2008, the ratio of money market fund assets and bank savings deposits to stocks — as measured by the Wilshire 5000 Index, one of the broadest market indices — was 95.4 percent, according to Ned Davis Research. (Keep in mind that the Wilshire 5000 index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.) This ratio is the highest it’s been since money market accounts were created in the early 1980s. Of course, given the stock market decline, it’s not surprising that so much money is going into these accounts, because people are looking, above all else, to preserve |