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Show =lwo yggAmpuLrglii_, MliGib As I look out the window at all the snow coming down, I can see the signs of spring just around the corner. March 23 is the official date. Gas prices are up about 25 cents a gallon, Julie Hatch says that if the snow will stop, Henries will be open towards the end of March. Bob Smith got a load of trees for his nursery; he got 10 of the buffest men in town to help him unload all of the plants, just in time to beat the snow. Yesterday many of the students at the Elementary School wore their green outfits for St. Patrick Day. Sunday we had to get up in the middle of night to get to Church on time, with going back on day light savings time. We all pray for rain for our desert land and now we are told to prepare for some flooding, the City has some sandbags if you need them. Now if the weather will cooperate all will be fine, actually we haven't had the wind as much this winter as in the past, and I do love the snow. The Debate team has brought home another State Championship to Panguitch High School. Ryan Houston's team has brought home their second straight Championship. The students got an opportunity to present their debate projects that they have work so hard at. Debate is like FBLA, FCCLA and Drama, it's the effort that the student puts into their projects that determines what their results will be. I waited for the fire department sirens last night only to find out that the weather was so bad in Cedar that the team spent the night there. Way to go Ryan, debate turns everyone into great arguers, and teaches the students to think. The Legislature cut very little from the public schools, as their session came to a close on Thursday. They did increase the tuition for higher education by 10 %. There is no money for new students which numbers about 11,000 in the budget. This shouldn't affect Garfield County too much, there has been growth in Bryce Valley and Panguitch, but the decline in Escalante students off set any changes. One thing that I don't like is they have done away with the testing. They have done away with the Utah Basic Skills Competency Test, (UBSCT) for two years and the Criterion Referenced test for second graders. The reason I don't like this is it is a way to judge Garfield schools against the rest of the State. Janice Hatch introduced the IF program to the schools and the teachers bought into it. The results were Garfield was the highest rated County on the UBSCT tests, in the State. Now is the time you need to register to run for county and city offices, get involved, have a say in your how your area is administered. We live in the some the most spectacular scenery in the world and it needs to be preserved. Last week I said it cost for $340.00 to file for commissioner, I stand corrected it is $170.80. The Census people are dropping off the forms, please fill these out and mail them in. The cemetery gates are closed to motor vehicle traffic because the roads are so snow damaged. If you wish to enter the cemetery grounds, park your vehicle and walk through the gates. Wear your snow or mud boots. Close gate after you enter and leave. Thanks for your patience; the gates will be opened when the roads can be traveled on without adding to the damage. I received word from Judy Henrie that Thomas Cecil Clark son of John Houston and Blanche Langford Clark and brother to Rosemond Henrie has passed away, while on vacation in San Diego Calif. His funeral will be held in North Logan on Saturday March 20th and there will be a graveside service on Monday, March 22 at the Panguitch Cemetery at 9:00 AM. Cecil Clark was a long time professor at Utah State and grew up in Panguitch. John and Judy Henrie were in Cedar City where their twin grandson's were ordained Elder's prior to leaving on their LDS missions. The twins are the son's of their daughter and her husband Brent and Laurie Anderson. This Saturday March 20th is the Second Settlement Birthday Party and Quilt Walk Statue fund raiser Dutch oven dinner. This will be held either at the fair building or the Triple C Arena depending whether there will be water available at the fair building. The dinner is donation only, so come on out and get some great food and a bit of history about Panguitch. RSVP : Donna @ 676-2431. Doug Talbot will tell us about William Talbot who was one of the seven Quilt Walk men. Tammy Houston has a great vocal group who will provide the music. After I made the mistake and called Bob Williams, Bill Williams, his wife now calls him Billy Bob!!! Alan Miller... get well soon! Don't forget the Easter Egg Hunt on April 1st at 10 AM promptly. It will be held at the City Park and there will be plenty of prizes and lots of candy. As always, the Easter Bunny will be here so bring your camera and take pictures. Keep the good news coming. Mack 0. mackoetting@gmail.com PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Program Offers Brand New Computers to Public for $179 Finally... A new program makes computers affordable. Act now to claim your new portable computer loaded with programs used for email, interne, web surfing etc. Great for students, grandparents, small business or anyone. These Windows powered PCs are limited to the first 225 callers. These sell for up to '600 in stores, but call now and claim up to two for $179 each through this special program. Phone lines open today at 9AM. While supplies last, no rain checks! 1-877-285-7301 Page 51 The Garfield County Insider March 18, 2010 One Time Public Offer WHO HAS UTAH'S BEST WATER? Thirty years have brought many changes to the Rural Water Association of Utah (RWAU) and the size of its Annual Conference is just one of them. The RWAU conference began with 33 attendees and 6 vendors in the early 80s has grown to over 1,600 total attendees and over 200 vendor booths making it the largest water and wastewater in the west and the third largest in the nation. Water and wastewater operators across the state—as well as the many participating vendor companies—flooded the Dixie Center in St. George the first week of March to attend the Conference in 2010. While at the conference, earning state-required CEUs (Continuing Education Units), those in attendance got the added bonus of networking with their peers from all across the state, and of having the latest innovations in the water and wastewater industry to peruse in the packed exhibit hall. And a big part of the Annual Conference was the statewide water taste test. Utah's Best Water for 2010 was selected from entries submitted by water systems from across the state. A distinguished panel of judges including retired Division of Drinking Water Director Gayle Smith, retired RWAU Executive Director Russ Donoghue, and retired manger of Castle Valley Special Service District Darrel Leamaster rated the top three water samples of those submitted based on taste, smell and clarity. Morgan City had Utah's best water in 2010 followed by Kanab City taking second place and Upper Country Water in Altamont, Utah taking third. A representative from Morgan City will accompany a delegation from the Rural Water Association of Utah to Washington DC to attend the National Water Rally next February. There they will compete against the best water winners from other states in the Nation for the National title. Hopefully the 2010 winner will live up to the reputation set by Beaver, Utah, the 2006 Utah winner who also took home Best Water in the Nation. The Rural Water Association also took this opportunity to honor some of the hard-working individuals in the water and wastewater industry at the awards banquet held during the Conference. The awards presented were as follows: ELECTED / APPOINTED OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR "Dutch" Deutschlander, Brian Head WASTEWATER OPERATOR OF THE YEAR Moyle Johnson, Bryce Canyon NP And the fun & games part of the conference—the Annual Research and Education Dart Throw fundraiser—was a success this year as well. The Dart Throw is a fundraiser the Association holds each year in conjunction with the conference that provides a fun way for attendees to compete for prizes and donate to the Rural Water Research and Education Fund. The Research and Education fund is used to give out two scholarships a year to deserving students and for use in water and wastewater research projects. Up for grabs this year at the prize drawing was a 4-wheeler, a few different rifles, a chainsaw, a Play Station 3 and many other great prizes. Rick Stewart of Roosevelt was one happy camper as he left the conference toting a brand new 4-wheeler sponsored by Stephen Wade Power Sports in St. George. Chris Averett of Salem won the Browning .22 sponsored by Browning Arms, while Derek Kimball of JUB Engineers took home the Browning 30/06 sponsored by Val Kotter and Sons. But in spite of all of the fun activates provided during the week, the ultimate goal of this year's conference was to send out a workforce of water and wastewater operators, mangers, office personnel and elected officials into Utah's cities and towns that are better trained to face the challenges of today's water and wastewater systems than when they arrived. If the attendees left the Dixie Center on Friday with a little more knowledge and a little more experience than they came with then the conference was a success. HELP WANTED BRYCE CANYON CITY TOWN CLERK THE LODGE AT BRYCE CANYON Bryce Canyon City is accepting applications for the position of Town Clerk. The position is part-time. Applicants should have accounting and computer experience, filing skills, be organized and be able to multi-task, pass a background and drug test. Please call Shiloh Syrett at 435-834-5711 (leave message with Name, Phone, E-mail address) to receive a complete job description for the position of Town Clerk. Wage will depend on experience. All applications will be considered. Applications must be submitted by March 31. Lodge at Bryce canyon is currently hiring for our season. Employment dates will be from March 15 to Nov 1, 2010. We are looking for 2 administrative and 1 Human Resource Assistant/payroll. Prior experience in human resource, administrative experience and payroll required. All applicants are run through a background check and preemployment drug testing. Applications can be found online at coolworks.com or can be picked up at The Lodge at Bryce Canyon Human Resource office. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Team Coach: Duties include working directly with students 13 — 17 years old. Must be a positive role model, interacting with students during evening and weekend recreational activities. All shifts available. Qualifications: Must be 21 years old, have a high school diploma, current driver's license and able to pass a background check. Wage DOE. Interested individuals may send cover letter and resume to Heather Moulton at 435-676-8482 or fax 435-676-8488 hmoultongs ilveradoboysranch. corn THE LODGE AT BRYCE CANYON The Lodge at Bryce canyon is currently hiring for our season. Employment dates will be from March 15 to Nov 1, 2010. We have openings for Houskeeping Staff, Gift Shop Staff and Camp Store Staff. Prefer prior experience in housekeeping and retail. All applicants are run through a background check and preemployment drug testing. Applications can be found online at coolworks.com or can be picked up at The Lodge at Bryce Canyon Human Resource office. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. MISC. ITEMS Forklift, Dump Truck, Super Duty 3 Phase Generator for Multiple Homes, Aluminum Crusher, 2 Boats and More! Accepting Bids: 435-6161937 REAL ESTATE HOME IN HENRIEVILLE Great Buy in Henrieville, 1250 square foot, 3 bedroom 1 bath brick home on 1/2 acre with irrigation water. Only 85,000. Call Joe Thompson, Bryce Canyon Real Estate, 435 691 5559, 435 690 1056. Poison Prevention Week Utah Poison Control Center, American Association of Poison Control Centers to Celebrate Poison Prevention Week The Utah Poison Control Center (UPCC) will join poison centers around the country from March 14 through 20, 2010 to celebrate the 49th annual Poison Prevention Week, a week aimed at reminding everyone that poison dangers exist in every age group and every community. "Our poison center responds to calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week in order to help those who have been exposed to toxic substances," said Barbara Insley Crouch, PharmD, MSPH director of the UPCC. "While we recognize that prevention is the best possible remedy, our specialists are ready to respond to any poison emergency." Each year, over 56,000 calls are received by the UPCC. More than 60% of the exposures involve children less than six years of age. In 2009, 94% of all poisonings occurred in the home. Fortunately 79% were managed on site with The Rural Water Association of Utah provides training and telephone follow-up. Therefore, it is critical to safeguard technical assistance to water and wastewater systems, enabling the home environment. Governor Gary R. Herbert signed them to stay current with new technologies and rules and regulaa proclamation declaring March 14-20, 2010 as Poison tions so that they may better serve the citizens of Utah. Prevention Week in Utah. In all, U.S. poison centers answered more than 4.3 million calls in 2008, including nearly 2.5 million calls about human exposures to poison, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers - up from 4.2 million calls in 2007. On average, U.S. poison centers received one call concerning a suspected or actual human poison exposure every 12.7 seconds. "Poisoning can occur at anytime and to anyone." said Jim Hirt, executive director of the American Association of Poison Control Centers. "AAPCC and its member poison centers work 24/7 to help those who have been exposed to a poison or to just answer the public's questions regarding a potential poisoning. It is an important public service our members take on to teach people about how poisonings occur and ways to help prevent them." Beginning in 1961, the third week in March has been designated National Poison Prevention Week and has focused national attention on the dangers of poisonings and how to prevent them. National Poison Prevention Week, established by the U.S. Congress, is commissioned by the National Poison Prevention Week Council, an organization comprised of public and private partners committed to reducing unintentional poisonings and promoting poison prevention. For more information on National Poison Prevention Week or poison prevention in general, visit www.utahpoisoncontrol.org, or call the UPCC at 1-800222-1222. March 18 1960 — March 18 2010 The children of Verl and Elaine Matthews would like to About the Utah Poison Control Center announce the 50th wedding anniversary of their parents. The Utah Poison Control Center was established in 1954. They will be celebrating this wonderful event with their It was one of the first poison centers in the United States. family at the St. George Temple. We would like to thank The UPCC is a program of the University of Utah, College all of our family and friends for helping create 50 years of of Pharmacy; staffed around-the-clock with pharmacists and nurses with additional training in clinical toxicology. wonderful memories. ANNIVERSARIES Verl and Elaine Matthews , , |
