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Show Draft Revised Recovery Plan for the Utah Prairie Dog Released for Public Review Public Comments Will Be Accepted Until Nov. 16, 2010 A draft revised recovery plan that outlines steps to recover the threatened Utah prairie dog was released today by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for public review and comment. The Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) was listed as an endangered species on June 4, 1973. The species was downlisted to threatened status on May 29, 1984 due largely to increasing population numbers in portions of its range. The Utah prairie dog is the western most member of the genus Cynomys and has the most restricted range of the four prairie dog species in the United States, occurring only in southwestern and central Utah. Utah prairie dogs are found in portions of Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, Piute, Sevier, and Wayne Counties. Utah prairie dog population trends appear to be relatively stable, although the species remains vulnerable to several serious threats. Primary threats are habitat loss from urban development and loss of prairie dog colonies from plague outbreaks. A recovery plan for the species was approved in 1991. The plan's primary recovery criterion was to establish Utah prairie dog populations on public lands across three recovery areas: West Desert, Paunsaugunt, and Awapa Plateau. Increasing and securing populations of the Utah prairie dog on Federal lands is still an important component of the draft revised recovery plan. However, the draft revised recovery plan also emphasizes conservation of the species on non-Federal lands through programs with willing landowners. "The majority of the Utah prairie dog's known population occurs on private lands," said Laura Romin, assistant field supervisor for the Fish and Wildlife Ecological Services Field Office in Utah. "We believe that recovery of the species will be achieved more rapidly if we increase conservation of the species on these lands in a way that benefits private landowners and Utah prairie dogs simultaneously." The draft revised recovery plan also emphasizes research and management of plague in Utah prairie dog colonies. Plague is caused by a bacterium (Yersinia pestis) not native to North America. Fleas are the most common vectors. Plague occurs across the entire range of the Utah prairie dog and has the potential to result in complete loss or severe reduction in prairie dog colonies across the landscape. Management measures to control plague outbreaks (i.e., vaccines, insecticides) are being studied and their success may influence long term prairie dog conservation. There are no reported incidences of humans contracting plague from Utah prairie dog colonies. However, successful management of plague in prairie dogs should continue to minimize the disease risk to humans. Examples of proposed recovery actions include continuing Utah prairie dog annual surveys and population monitoring; conserving prairie dog habitat on non-Federal lands by purchasing conservation easements and establishing voluntary conservation agreements (e.g., safe harbor agreements) with willing landowners; protecting and improving habitat on Federal lands by implementing vegetation treatments and minimizing impacts of proposed land use activities; minimizing impacts of disease such as plague; continuing the translocation of Utah prairie dogs to establish new colonies in suitable habitats; and developing a more comprehensive public outreach effort to promote a better understanding of the biological and habitat values of the Utah prairie dog. "The 1991 recovery plan was based on the best available information at the time," said Laura Romin. "Since that time, research and monitoring efforts of state, Federal, and non governmental entities have provided us with a better understanding of the habitat requirements of the Utah prairie dogs and available conservation strategies. We believe this species is very recoverable, and we look forward to expanding partnerships with private landowners to help us reach our goals." For more information regarding the Utah prairie dog, please visit our web site at http://www.fws.gov/mountainprairie/species/mammals/UTprairiedog/index.htm. The availability of the draft revised recovery plan for a 60-day public comment period is published in today's Federal Register. Copies of the draft recovery plan are available through the Fish and Wildlife Service's website or by calling the Fish and Wildlife Service's Utah Ecological Services Field Office in West Valley, Utah at (801) 975-3330. Written comments may be submitted until November 16, 2010 and should be sent to Larry Crist, Field Supervisor, Utah Ecological Services Office, 2369 West Orton Circle, West Valley, Utah 84119. The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov . Douglas L. Neeley 63 South Main Ephraim UT 84627 Phone: 435-283-5055 Fax: 435-283-5057 E-mail: dneeleylaw@live.com ATTORNEY AT LAW Adoption • Divorce • DUI • Personal Injury • Criminal • Probate • Name Change • Wills Custody Guardinaship • Estate Planning • Family Law • Business Law/Contracts LEGAL WirrISX'S NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO WATER USERS The Garfield Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed renovation of the Garfield County Courthouse beginning in 2011. The Commission plans to submit an application to the Community Impact Board for funding of the Courthouse Renovation Project. The Commission is soliciting comments concerning the project as well as the size, scope and nature of the funding request. The Hearing will be held on Monday, September 27th at 1:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah. Published in the Garfield Insider September 16 and 23, 2010. UPAXLP The State Engineer received the following Application(s) in Garfield County (Locations in SLB&M). For more information or to receive a copy of filings, visit http://waterrights.utah.gov or call 1-866-882-4426. Persons objecting to an application must file a CLEARLY READABLE protest stating FILING NUMBER, REASONS FOR OBJECTION, PROTESTANTS' NAME AND RETURN ADDRESS, and any request for a hearing. Effective July 1, 2009, there will be a $15.00 fee for each protest filed. Protest must be filed with the State Engineer, Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300 on or before OCTOBER 13, 2010. These are informal proceedings as per Rule R655-6-2 of the Division of Water Rights. (The Period of Use is generally year-round except irrigation which is generally from Apr 1 to Oct 31 each year.) CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-2842(a36804): Kane County Water Conservancy District propose(s) using 0.227 cfs or 163.93 ac-ft. from groundwater (Long Valley Junction) for MUNICIPAL: In Kane County Water Conservancy District. Kent L. Jones, P.E., STATE ENGINEER Published in The Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 16 & 23, 2010. UPAXLP Escalante City Planning and Zoning Meeting NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE September 28, 2010 Work Meeting- 6:00 P.M. Public Hearing- 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting- 7:00 P.M. Escalante City Council Chambers- 56 N. 100 W. Work Meting to Review Zoning Ordinances 1. Call to Order 2. Public Hearing 2.1 Open Public Hearing 2.2 Public Hearing on New Planning and Zoning Ordinances 2.3 Close Public Hearing 2.4 Decision on New Planning and Zoning Ordinances 3. Approval of Minutes 3.1 Minutes of September 14, 2010 meeting 4. Public Comment Time has been set aside for the public to express their ideas, concerns, and comments on items not on the agenda. 5. Scheduled Items 6. Adjournment In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should notify Vickie Schulkoski, City Recorder at (435) 826-4644, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Published in The Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 16, 23, 2010 UPAXLP NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE The following property will be sold to the highest bidder at a public auction at the time of sale at the west entrance of the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 S. Main St. Panguitch, Utah, on October 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., to foreclose a Trust Deed recorded July 31, 2007 as Entry No. 246339, executed by Kenny Hughes and Holli Hughes, as Trustors, in favor of Wachovia Mortgage Corporation, covering real property in Garfield County (Tax/Parcel No. 07-0063-0439) purportedly, but not guaranteed to be located at 280 W. 400 S., Panguitch, UT 84759, together with, and subject to, any applicable improvements, fixtures, easements, appurtenances, taxes, assessments, conditions, covenants, restrictions, reservations or other enforceable rights and obligations, and described as follows: The following described tract(s) of land in Garfield, State of Utah: The Southeast Quarter of Lot 3, Block 57, Plat "B", Panguitch Town Survey, with the appurtenances thereto. The current beneficiary of the Trust Deed is Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, N.A. and as of the date the Notice of Default recorded, the property was owned by Kenny Hughes and Holli Hughes according to record. The successful bidder must tender a $5,000 non-refundable deposit at the sale, in the form of a cashier's/official bank check payable to the Trustee, and deliver the balance in certified funds to the Trustee's office within 24 hours of the sale; otherwise, the Trustee reserves the right to sell the property to the next highest bidder, retain the deposit, and hold the defaulting bidder liable for any additional damages. The sale is without any warranty, including title, possession and encumbrance, and is voidable by the Trustee, without any liability, for any circumstance unknown to the Trustee affecting the validity of the sale. If the Trustee voids the sale, the successful bidder's sole remedy is return of any funds tendered to the Trustee. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated September 9, 2010 /s/ David B. Boyce, Successor Trustee 2115 Dallin St., S.L.C., UT 84109, (801) 531-8315 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Attorney Reference No. 4301 Published in The Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 16, 23, & 30, 2010 UPAXLP DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF UTAH, GARFIELD COUNTY 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, Telephone: (435) 676-1104; Facsimile: (435) 676-8239 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEELE FRANCIS HENRIE, deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS, Case No. 103600006, Assigned Judge: Marvin D. Bagley, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TRACY HENRIE, was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of STEELE FRANCIS HENRIE, and creditors of the estate are given notice to present their claims to BARRY L. HUNTINGTON, attorney for the estate, P.O. Box 388, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, within 3 months after the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. DATED this 2nd day of September, 2010. BARRY L. HUNTINGTON Published in The Garfield County Insider September 9, 16, 23, 2010 UPAXLP ADVERTISE THE INSIDER Call 676=2621 to ACM& GARAGE DOORS 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 South Main, Panguitch, Garfield County, State of Utah, on October 5, 2010, at 12:00 p.m., of said day, for the purpose of foreclosing a Trust Deed executed by L. James Barlow, Trustee of the Riverside Trust dated April 20, 2006, as Trustor, in favor of Thomas V. Hatch and Kay B. Hatch, husband and wife as joint tenants as to an undivided 1/2 interest and Thomas V. Simkins and Roxanna Simkins, husband and wife as joint tenants as to an undivided 1/2 interest, as Beneficiary, covering real property located in Garfield County, Utah, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Section 28, Township 34 South, Range 05 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian, running thence South 00°12'44" East along the Section Line 480.00 feet; thence South 16°18'10" East 228.82 feet; thence South 00°12'44" East 143.48 feet; thence North 89°33'28" West 63.42 feet to the East line of Section 28, said point of beginning South 00°12'44" East 842.62 feet from said Northeast Corner Section 28; thence North 89°40'54" West 206.58 feet; thence South 00°12'44" East 34.48 feet; thence North 89°40'54" West 1118.08 feet to the West line of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said section; thence North 00°09'35" West along said West line 877.09 feet to the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said section; thence South 89°40'54" East 1323.83 to the point of beginning. The current beneficiary of the trust deed is Thomas V. Hatch and Kay B. Hatch, husband and wife as joint tenants as to an undivided 1/2 interest and Thomas V. Simkins and Roxanna Simkins, husband and wife as joint tenants as to an undivided 'A interest, and the record owner of the property as of the recording of the notice of default is L. James Barlow, Trustee of the Riverside Trust, dated April 20, 2006. The sale is subject to a bankruptcy filing, a payoff, a reinstatement or any other condition of which the trustee is not aware that would cause the cancellation of the sale. If any such condition exists, the sale shall be void, the successful bidder's funds returned and the trustee and current beneficiary shall not be liable to the successful bidder for any damage. 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. Both the deposit and the balance must be in the form of a wire transfer, cashier's check or certified funds payable to Justin W. Wayment, Attorney at Law. DATED this 26 day of August, 2010. Justin W. Wayment, State Bar No. 7011, Successor Trustee 51 East 400 North #1, Cedar City, UT 84720 (435) 586-3300 \ Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Published in The Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 9, 16, and 23, 2010 UPAXLP Ticaboo Electric Improvement District Board of Trustees: Notice of Vacancies In accordance with Utah Code Annotated §17B-1-304, the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, Utah (the "County Commissioners"), acting as the appointing authority for the Board of Trustees (the "District Board") of the Ticaboo Electric Improvement District (the "District"), hereby gives notice that there is one (1) vacancy pending on the District Board that need to be filled. To qualify for appointment to the District Board, an applicant must be (a) a registered voter at the location of the applicant's residence and (b) an owner of land within the local district that receives service from the district, or an agent or officer of the owner. Applications for appointment to the District Board must be filed with the Garfield County Clerk no later than October 1st, 2010. If you are interested in being appointed, or if you would like other information, contact the Garfield County Clerk at 435676-1100 and/or send an application (including a resume, a letter of intent, and references) to the Garfield County Clerk, 55 S. Main, Panguitch, Utah 84759. All applications must be received by October 1st, 2010. The County Commissioners will hold a meeting on October 11, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as feasible, at the Garfield County Commission offices, 55 S. Main, Panguitch, Utah, to consider the applications submitted. Qualified candidates receiving a majority vote of the County Commissioners shall be appointed by resolution to the District Board. If no candidate receives a majority vote, the County Commissioners shall select the appointee from the two top candidates by lot. Persons appointed to serve as members of the local district board serve four-year terms, but may be removed for cause at any time after a hearing by 2/3 vote of the County Commissioners. At the end of each District Board member's term, the position is considered vacant and the County Commissioners may either reappoint the same person or appoint a new member after following the appointment procedures established by law. Published in The Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2010 UPAXLP Custom STAINING... (wood) Custom PAINTING... (metal) Over a decade of experience! www.garagedoorstainingutah.corn (435) 616-2829 |