The Wayne & Garfield County Insider March 21, 2024

WAYNE CO. - The March 4, 2024, Wayne County Commission began with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. After approving the previous meeting’s minutes, Jessica Alvey, with the Central Utah Leaders Academy, asked the commissioners if they would be willing to speak about tourism issues at a central Utah business/community leader gathering which will be held at Capitol Reef National Park on April 10, 2024. The commissioners agreed to participate.

Kevin Bunnell, with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, delivered a Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) check, which Bunnel said “is certainly not enough.” Commissioner Blackburn asked why state SITLA land pays more. Bunnell said he wasn’t aware of this until now and agreed “50 cents

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From Canning to Market

Cache Canning opens new store and farmers' market in Escalante

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Ian Marynowski

Paige Collett has spent the past 10 years honing her pickling and business skills. The face behind Cache Canning and Ferments, she provides wholesale goods to numerous restaurants in Garfield County and beyond, as well as operating a small storefront which recently moved from Boulder to Escalante. In addition to the new store, she is starting an Escalante farmers' market in late April of this year.

ESCALANTE - For the past two years, Paige Collett has spent much of her time in a quaint commercial kitchen located at 180 E. Main Street in Escalante. You might be

Taylor for his persistence. “Dr. Zackery Taylor, PharmD, is not only an exceptional healthcare professional but also a beloved figure among his patients,” Smith said. “He excels in the face of challenges, never backing down, which is a testament to his resilience and unwavering work

familiar with her pickled goods, which are used in many regional restaurants, or you may have stopped by her retail storefront at Hills and Hollows Market in Boulder last year. This

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winter marked a shift as Collett rented the other half of the building in which she currently prepares her goods and moved her retail space south in the hopes of filling holes in Escalante's

economy, as well as bringing a farmers' market back to the town. After starting Cache

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GARFIELD CO. -

Since the last Commission meeting, Commissioners Leland Pollock and Jerry Taylor traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with the national Director of the BLM, Tracy Stone-Manning, along with a small entourage of Garfield County ranchers. The group presented Stone-Manning with a request to consider their concerns with the GSENM Resource Management Plan and process. Pollock reported, “Between the ranchers and us, I think we made a difference,” in what he termed “one of the best trips to Washington” he ever had. Pollock said StoneManning met with them for an hour and that she was “very impressed” with the case they made. In particular, he said she was impressed with Escalante High School senior Mazee

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Bryce Canyon Announces Visitor Info for Spring 2024

The Office of Primary Care and Rural Health recognized Dr. Zackery Taylor, director of pharmacy at Wayne Community Health Center, with an Impact Award, a tribute to rural healthcare professionals who embody “the power of rural.”

Courtesy Nan Anderson ethic. He does not know the meaning of the word quit.”

In 2019, Taylor opened the first telepharmacy in Green River, Utah, as authorized by the Utah State Impact Award

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SO. UTAH - The RESEP (Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program) clinic from St. George Regional Hospital will be holding public informational meetings in several southern Utah cities/ towns on March 27th and 28th, 2024. These meetings are to inform the public that the RECA law is set to expire in June 2024. The term "Downwinder" is used to describe the more than 60,000 people who were exposed to radioactive fallout in Arizona, Nevada and Utah during the nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site. Local residents and their families

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Senator Mike Lee’s recent comment article in the Deseret Magazine would make many of us wonder why he is a senator of a Western public land state, rather than a private land state, such as Ohio. His lifestyle of not going outdoors is clearly evident in his desire to make Utah, and the other Western states, mostly private land states, like those east of the Rockies. He just doesn’t understand that most of Utah is rocky mountains, desert, or rough canyon country. We cannot be like an Eastern state, where farming, and cities and towns can be almost anywhere.

Utah was mostly settled by pioneers looking for a safe place to live. For decades, most any federal lands could be settled and farmed, and become privately owned. However, most of our lands, with the exception of a few of our valleys, did not become private farms under the Homestead Act. We are the second driest state in the U.S. Even today, private lands in many valleys cannot be farmed due to lack of irrigation water. Thus, much of Utah remained under federal control and is managed by the United States Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. As such, we have some great federal employees living in most of our rural communities that manage these lands and contribute to our local economies and lifestyle.

If Mike gets his way, and Utah becomes mostly private, it would drastically change the lifestyle of most people in Utah. Also, visitation would drastically diminish. Most people in Utah love Utah’s outdoors, especially those of us in rural communities.

When you go for a drive, hunt, fish, ride OHVs, hike, camp, picnic, or sightsee, you are probably on public lands. In most

Opinion

Our Public Lands Are Ours

by Norman McKee

U.S. states, those activities are restricted, unless you negotiate and pay private landowners for some limited access. We are very blessed to have nearby public lands.

Mike says in the article “The federal government’s stranglehold on the West means our communities can’t fully benefit from the lands surrounding them.” He goes on to say that the inability to access these public lands seriously strangles our local economies. Really?

Counties such as Garfield, Kane, and Wayne largely depend on the influx of visitors every year that come to enjoy their access to the public lands. Also, most of the people relocating to our counties come to escape the populated cities and be where they can quickly access our beautiful outdoors. Also, our local ranchers pay so much less to grass on our public lands than if the lands were

Most people in Utah love Utah’s outdoors, especially those of us in rural communities. When you go for a drive, hunt, fish, ride OHV’s, hike, camp, picnic, or sightsee, you are probably on public lands.

in a wealthy private landowner’s hands. Senator Lee is doing his best to convert our public lands to private ownership. His recently introduced HOUSES Act in the Senate clearly illustrates that. Probably 90% of Utahns would not fully agree with him on this issue. Certainly, those of us in our rural counties do no want our lands converted to

wealthy landowners from all over the world. Almost no local citizens could compete with the rich land barons to purchase much of our public lands. Let’s keep our lands public and just manage them sensibly for our future generations.

Norman McKee is a retired wildlife biologist with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. He is a resident of Panguitch.

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As many are aware, and many not, the demolition of our old Panguitch High School is imminent without strong public support to do otherwise, preserved and restore. To not have this beautiful, old yellow brick building standing along our Main Street is hard to imagine. Once gone, it is gone forever. Our town is known for its historical ambiance, with historical homes and buildings, and the old high school plays a major role there.

Yes, preservation is costly, but an avenue to begin this process would

Our Old Panguitch High School: Demolition or Restoration be covered with a grant already secured with the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity. A representative from the Governor's Office was very adamant that future grants to continue preservation and restoration efforts would be available. We can save this building. The scenarios that say otherwise require further investigation. With the right mindset, effort, exploration and pursual, the challenges can be mitigated to accommodate for fledging businesses without competing with private industry and greatly benefit

our community. A good example is our courthouse, the old preserved and restored to a functional, beautiful building.

The decision to demolish or preserve the building will be determined soon at an unspecified upcoming city council meeting. Support restoration by contacting your city council members. Talk to them; email them. Saying nothing is a perception of support for the plan in place, demolition.

Randi Miller, Panguitch

Norman McKee

Torrey Town Council Mar. 14, 2024

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March 14, 2024, Torrey Town Council began with an update on Capitol Reef National Park orchard happenings with Fritz Maslan, park horticulturist. Maslan invited the public to participate in a peach tree planting event at 9 a.m. on March 26, 2024. Community volunteers will join Wayne High students in planting over 100 peach trees in the Jackson Orchard. Maslan also informed the council that the park will be holding a public meeting in mid-April to discuss signage changes in the orchards. New signs will provide more information about the history of the orchards, and they would like to get the public’s opinion on the signs. He also said that the apricots should be blooming in the next week and invited everyone to come and see the flowers.

Colleyna Danler had not completed appropriate paperwork regarding her water leak forgiveness request so this agenda item was tabled to the next meeting. The council approved a water connection request by John Kriesel for a one resident connection.

Sue Fritzke provided an update on The Mercantile. Fritzke informed the council that the project has had a “very significant change in leadership.” The project has completely shifted to five new board members who are currently getting up to speed on the project’s finances, loans, and building plans. Fritzke said that construction is on hold until they get a better sense of potential tenants. She said, “We don’t want to move forward on construction until we know the space will be occupied.”

She also mentioned that funding is not an issue. The project has funding secured through the Rural Community Assistance Corporation and United States Department of Agriculture.

Fritzke also requested a residential parcel merge of her two adjacent lots. The council approved this merge.

Mayor Mickey Wright met with UDOT to discuss safety concerns on SR-24 through town. He request-

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ed additional signage for pedestrian areas and asked the speed limit to be lowered during high visitor time periods. UDOT immediately rejected the lower speed limit idea.

Wright reported that the Center Street culvert was replaced on March 14, 2024, but that they will have to wait for better weather before pouring the concrete. He’s been busy gathering paperwork to go after a grant sponsored by Congresswoman Maloy to replace the Sand Creek Bridge.

Claudia O’Grady with the Utah Housing Corporation provided an update on an affordable housing project anticipated to begin this summer. The corporation purchased two lots on 100 North in Torrey and has plans to build two fourplexes. As for who would rent these units, she said, “We’re shooting for a workforce demographic to help support local businesses.” She said the project is still in its early stages and that she will keep the council updated on the project’s status.

The council discussed the need to set up a board of adjustments to handle any appeals to planning and zoning decisions. Anytime someone appeals a building permit decision, a board of adjustments needs to handle the appeal rather than the town council. The council will look into setting up this board.

The council approved a change to the general plan which removed the requirement that newly constructed homes be at least 800 square feet. The council approved a 0.3% increase on town sales tax, a 6% tax added to Garkane services, and a 3.5% tax added to South Central Communication bills. “This will help us take care of Torrey better,” said Mayor Wright. The council approved a motion to accept changes to the town’s fees that were detailed in the February council meeting and agreed to hold two public meetings on April 13, 2024 regarding a property disposition ordinance and copper and lead activities.

The council also passed a motion to submit a grant to Utah Outdoors for funds to create a walking

path through town ending at 100 West. The project will require $41,000 in funding and is asking for $30,000 from Utah Outdoors, which will require $3,000 in matching funds from the town.

Dave Love suggested a change to the town’s fencing permit process. According to Love, there have been some problems with people putting up fences on land that has not been surveyed. He suggested that the town inspects the survey markings before issuing a permit. “I think we [Torrey Town] need to stay out of it,” said Council Member Pat Kearney, and Love’s suggestion was not pursued further.

Karen Mayne, Torrey Town Clerk, reported receiving building permits from William Barret, Steve Babbie, and Roy Nielsen this month.

During the council member reports, Pat Kearney said that she has received complaints about a livestock problem on Center Street. Several pygmy goats have been spotted wandering the streets and getting into other people’s haystacks. Mayor Wright has agreed to talk to the goat’s owner about the problem since he also has to talk to him about some lighting issues.

Councilmember Pearl Thorndal-Stewart reported that the new spinner and utility rocker in the park have been a huge hit with the town’s kids. She also said that the Easter Bunny is available and will attend the Easter Egg Hunt in the town park on March 30th.

Dustin Oyler said that the ditch burning might get postponed next week due to the weather, He also got a permit from UDOT to put the new Big Apple bridge in. During the P&Z Report, Dave Love said that the committee is getting close to presenting a draft of the subdivision ordinance to the council. “I feel really good about where we are right now on it,” he said.

Torrey Town Council meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. JuneOctober and 6:30 p.m November - May—unless otherwise noted.

Impact Award: Dr. Zackery Taylor, PharmD, is not only an exceptional healthcare professional but also a beloved figure among his patients. He excels in the face of challenges, never backing down, which is a testament to his resilience and unwavering work ethic. He does not know the meaning of the word quit.

Donavan Smith, CEO of Wayne Community Health Center

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Legislature under 58-17b621. The site operates with technicians supervised via live video feed. Taylor oversees three rural pharmacies, actively managing two of them, while supervising the vital operations of the remote dispensing pharmacy for Green River Medical Center.

Beyond the routine responsibilities of managing the pharmacies, Dr. Taylor faces unique challenges common to rural healthcare. Pharmacies in urban settings may have IT support or facility maintenance staff, but Taylor and his staff have to be selfreliant.

“We are pleased to recognize Dr. Taylor and Wayne Community Health Center with an Impact Award,” said Marc Watterson, PCRH office director.

“Dr. Taylor’s telepharmacy services are fundamental to improving the health of his community and those the health center serves. It is an innovative approach to improving access to healthcare for rural Utahns.”

Taylor knew he wanted to return to Wayne County upon graduating college. “I’m not a city person,” Taylor said. “My favorite part about my work is the chance to serve the people I’ve grown up with.” Taylor lives in Fremont with his wife and two sons. He appreciates living in wide open spaces where his ancestors settled in the 1800s. When he’s not at work, he’s at his family’s cattle ranch in the mountains.

Each year, PCRH celebrates National Rural Health Day to bring attention to the incredible efforts of rural healthcare providers, communities, organizations, and other stakehold-

ers dedicated to addressing the unique healthcare needs of rural America.

PCRH works to improve access to quality primary, behavioral, and oral healthcare in rural and underserved communities. PCRH is an office of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services and receives funding from federal grants and state appropriations. For more information, visit https://ruralhealth.utah.

gov/. The Wayne Community Health Centers are committed to providing primary, emergency, dental, mental, and pharmacy services to the medically underserved population and visitors of Central Utah. Its purpose is to provide quality medical service to those facing financial, geographic, and/or cultural barriers to healthcare.

—Office of Primary Care and Rural Health

Wills, Trusts, and More

Organizing Estate Planning Documents

For your benefit and the benefit of your family, it is a good idea to organize your estate planning documents into a family estate planning binder. The documents within your binder should constitute a complete estate plan. The question then is, "What documents constitute a complete estate plan?"

First, the cornerstone of the estate plan can be either a will or a revocable trust. As discussed in articles previously published in this column, whether the estate plan should be a "will based plan" or a "trust based plan" depends on your desires with respect to privacy and avoiding probate, as well as the location, size and types of assets comprising the estate.

If the cornerstone of your estate plan is a revocable trust, it is important that you still have a will. All "trust based plans" must still have what is called a "pour over will." It is a simple will that serves as a safety net to "pour over" assets into the trust. This type of will directs the property into the trust.

In addition to a will and possibly a trust, a complete estate plan should

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have a durable power of attorney for financial matters. This document allows legal decisions to be made regarding your financial matters in the event you become incapacitated.

In addition to the above documents, your estate planning binder should contain documents pertaining to medical treatment decisions. If desired, a living will for the state in which you now live should be included. A living will (also called a “directive to physician”) specifies that no use of artificial lifesupport systems should be used once you are beyond reasonable hope of recovery.

A medical power of attorney is also an important document. A medical power of attorney allows a specified individual to make medical decisions for you in the event you are too ill to do so.

Lastly, your estate planning binder should contain information pertaining to funeral arrangements.

NOW WITH RICHFIELD AND PANGUITCH OFFICES TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AROUND THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES.

Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 25 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna. com or visit the firm’s website at WWW.BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM, he would enjoy hearing from you. Additionally, you can RSVP to attend one of his FREE Estate Planning Seminars in Richfield, at 159 North Main Street, every Third Thursday.

In conclusion, a family estate planning binder is a wonderful way to put your affairs in order. Although you hope the binder will not be needed for many years, you will feel more secure knowing that it is ready.

Comics

2 Judges

Two judges were stumbling home from their local pub, arms around each other, loudly singing Kenny Rodgers. "Hey," said one, "I think we're drunk." "You are right, and according to the law I will have to charge you with being drunk and disorderly," said his mate. "And you will have to appear before me at 10AM tomorrow," said the first. Next morning in court, the first pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined $10. They then switched places. "Drunk and disorderly, eh? You are fined $20." "Hey," protested the first, "When I was in was in chair I only fined you $10!" "Yes," said the second judge, "But the offence is becoming too common. You are the second drunk to appear before the court this morning."

Genie

A man is walking along a beach and finds a bottle. When he rubs the bottle, a genie appears and says, "I can grant you one wish." "Well," says the man, "I have never been too fond of flying, so could you make a highway from California to Hawaii?" The genie says, "Do you know how much of my power that would take?" The man says, "Okay, I have never really gotten girls, so could you make that happen?" The genie says, "You want that highway two lane or four lane?"

Dog for Sale

A guy spots a sign outside a house that reads “Talking Dog for Sale.” Intrigued, he walks in. “So what have you done with your life?” he asks the dog. “I've led a very full life,” says the dog. “I lived in the Alps rescuing avalanche victims. Then I served my country in Iraq. And now I spend my days reading to the residents of a retirement home.” The guy is flabbergasted. He asks the dog’s owner, “Why on earth would you want to get rid of an incredible dog like that?” The owner says, “Because he’s a liar! He never did any of that!”

Shower Thoughts

Why is it that your nose runs, but your feet smell?

What do you call a wandering caveman? A meanderthal.

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March sure has come in like a lion, at least so far. It does look like it is going to warm up in the near future. Happy St. Patrick's Day. I do like the corned beef and cabbage we have each year as a family tradition. It looks like you have to go to Ireland for the big parade. A half million people watched the parade in Dublin. There were many dancers, marchers, cloggers—April LeFevre used to teach it a few years back—and all kinds

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of entertainers. Our granddaughter, Teah, and her friends were in LeFevre's classes, and we went to many competitions all over the state; it was a fun time.

Last night, we got an early wake up at 12:15. It was the beautiful sound of the Bobcats winning another championship. I thought, at first, that there was an emergency in the neighborhood, but then the sirens went off in the distance; they must have gone down every street in town. I laid there for a while trying to figure out what championship that was won. I narrowed it down to debate and drama. It has been a while for both, but debate used to win every year, and I figured out that it had to be Mr. Houston's debate team. This will add a sixth championship title to this school year. This has to be a record, and we still have track season left. With Coach Norris’ expertise, we might even see two more championships this year.

I have been count-

ing those folks that I know who have fallen in the last two years, and it was at 46. Only one person slipped on the ice, and that was Lamont Olsen, who was the first one. Well, now it is 47; I slipped on the ice out at Bryce Canyon. My brother, Bruce, came to visit, and I was taking him on some sights. When I fell, I thought my leg was broken. My brother got it out from beneath me, and I seemed to be just fine, as we walked around the rim. We went out to Devil's Garden, and as I walked around, it started to hurt. We went out to Boulder to show him the sights, and when we got back to Escalante and went into the Subway, I couldn’t stand on my foot. We made it back to Panguitch to the ER where they x-rayed me, and nothing was broken. I have spent the last week laying with my leg raised, and I don’t have any pain, so I am back to normal.

High school basketball is over with, and now it is March Madness. It starts

this Friday, with 64 teams taking part. It is surprising how quickly this tournament is over with. Utah has two teams that are in the tournament—BYU and Utah State. Utah, that had been ranked all season, made it to finals of their tournament and lost in the final game, and they won’t be going this year. The NBA still has about 15 games left, and much is to be said on who is going into the second season. Both leagues have four or five teams that are within one or two games of each other.

High schools have two events in spring sports, track and softball. In softball, the Cats have to play in the 2A division. The 2A division teams have been playing for many years, and it is hard to compete against them. Coach Holman says that if they can get two more 1A teams to sign up to play, then 1A can have their own league. Most track meets have hundreds of competitors taking part, and they are from all levels,

so it is hard to figure out where your team is. I will get a schedule and let you know when these meetings will be held.

Tabetha Henrie has received a scholarship in cross country from Salt Lake City College. They have also recruited two other top runners; it will make them competitive right away.

Next Saturday the 30th, it will be Panguitch’s giant Easter Egg Hunt, so that gives you only one more week to get ready for it. It will be at the fairgrounds park, and there will be many prizes, tons of candy and Easter eggs loaded with prizes. The Easter Bunny will be there on the big fire engine just before the start of the hunt. The kids will bring home a note from school, and those who are in Hatch are also invited. Bring a camera and a bag for all of the goodies.

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Wayne Commission: The results from an independent fee assessment for the airport master plan, an update on the Hanksville Diversion project, federal money to improve broadband access, a report on bids the county requested for both chip sealing and micro-surfacing county roads, and the county's new baseball fields discussed.

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an acre is not very much.” Commissioners Brian and Blackburn said that they need to address this issue with the state legislature. Bunnell also answered several questions the commissioners had about wildlife

issues in the county, including antelope trapping on Parker Mountain, planned burns in Bicknell Bottoms, and habitat rehabilitation on Boulder Mountain.

John Spendlove, with Jones & DeMille Engineering, provided the results from an independent fee assessment for the airport

master plan as required by the FAA. The independent fee estimate came in at $130,000, which was higher than Jones & DeMille Engineering’s proposed fee of $107,000. Spendlove said, “We’re comfortable with our proposed fee,” and the commission approved the assignment order and signed a letter to the FAA recommending they go ahead with Jones & DeMille’s estimate. Once airport plans are finalized, Spendlove will present it to the commission for final approval.

Garrick Wilden, also with Jones & DeMille Engineering, gave an update on the Hanksville Diversion project. Wilden said that the design is complete, and it's currently waiting for final approval with the NRCS. Wilden said that the NRCS has 40 million dollars set aside for this project and that 3.7 million has already been spent. Once bidding for the project opens, Wilden estimates it will take 30-60 days to bid out given the size and scope of the project. “I don’t anticipate we’ll have a contractor on board until later in the summer,” he said. Wilden also received a cost estimate of $614,000 from Jackson Excavation for running the pump this year and will present the details at the next commission meeting.

Brock Jackson, Community Advisor with the Six County Association of Governments, informed the commission that Six County plans to go after available federal money to improve broadband access. The State of Utah will be setting up a portal to report problems with internet speed. Jackson will revisit with commissioners when this portal is open.

Devan Wilson, with Jones & DeMille Engineering, reported on bids the county requested for both chip sealing and microsurfacing county roads. He received four bids for chip sealing and one bid for micro-surfacing. The county

approved the lowest bid of $503,000 for chip sealing by Brown Brothers Construction.

Colleen Allen presented three planning and zoning items including a request to build a casita by the Swansons on their Miners Mountain lot, a one-lot minor subdivision request by Randy Blackburn, and a lot division request by Michael Hinkle of Teasdale. All requests met the county’s requirements, and the commission approved these requests. Allen also mentioned that the Town of Fremont has new rates for residential water connections. A new water meter will now cost you $5,000, and a new connection will cost either $10,000 or the forfeiture of one share of irrigation water.

Jakelle Pace led a discussion about the county’s new baseball fields. Teams would like to use the fields to practice, and Pace inquired if there should be any fees required for their use. Commissioner Brian said that if someone is looking to make a profit off the fields with a tournament, they should be charged a fee, but when it comes to our kids, “My feeling is it should be free, no cost… this is why we built them.” Pace will research fees that other fields charge, and County Attorney Michael Winn will draft an agreement for field use.

The commission went to a closed session to discuss personnel issues and then reconvened to approve a memorandum of understanding for Indigent Defense, to approve a letter of support for a grant the Hanksville Shooting Range is seeking to improve their grounds, and to approve the county’s bills.

The Wayne County Commission meets the first and third Monday of every month at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa.

Canning to Market: I’m most stoked about the market honestly...I hope it’s a benefit to both vendors who have or want to start small businesses, and I hope it improves access for people who want to buy fresh, local food, and also support all of the cool creative people who live here.

—Paige Collett, Cache Canning and Ferments

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Collett uses produce from local farms and orchards to create her jams, sauces, salsas and pickled goods. She is seen here cutting chiles used in the salsa verde served at Magnolia’s Street Food. Establishing a business based in canning required her to acquire numerous state and federal certifications. New recipes must also be mailed off for lab testing to ensure quality and safety.

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Canning and Ferments in college 10 years ago, farmers' markets around Salt Lake City provided the perfect place to incubate her small business. “It’s so incredible to have a market and not have to worry about renting a commercial space—it really makes starting a business much easier and makes more sense money-wise too,” said Collett. Her business grew and, after obtaining all of the necessary permits, began to supply wholesale goods to restaurants.

She fluctuated between wholesale supply and farmers' markets until last year, when an office space became available at the small market/package agency/gas station in Boulder. She “just jumped on it,” transforming it into a small retail space.

“Wholesale has its benefits because I can work whenever I want to without being worried about cus-

tomer hours,” Collett said, adding that she “really did miss being customer-facing and having interactions with the people buying my stuff. It was nice to have a retail space again and be able to do that.” But the space at Hills and Hollows was small and involved a tedious commute from her home and prep kitchen in Escalante. “Commuting is horrible, even when it is the most beautiful commute on the planet.”

Commuting aside, Collett found that the foot traffic in Boulder was also a bit slow and that she could also use a bigger space. The availability of the main street location in Escalante seemed to be a perfect solution. “More people stay in Escalante and I always see people wandering around in the evening looking for something to do. We have a bunch of breakfast places and a couple of other little shops, but they close quite early, so I would like to fill that gap.” Cache Canning’s current hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, Thursday through

Sunday. However, as the season ramps up, Collett will introduce evening hours.

The new store location not only carries Collett’s teas and canned goods— such as pickled produce, jams and sauces—but also has a broad selection of local arts and crafts. “I try to carry as much from local Escalante and Boulder folks as I can: pottery, jewelry, art, cards, wooden spoons, all kinds of stuff.” she said. “I [also] work with Half Acres Farm, and they are specifically growing me a bunch of stuff this year for my core pickled items, like carrots, beets and a bunch of peppers.” One of Collett's favorite things about the Highway 12 area is how “everyone here makes something” and hopes that her store and market can help support that community.

“I’m most stoked about the market honestly,” said Collett. It has been several years since Escalante has seen a farmers' market. “I hope it’s a benefit to both vendors who have or want to start small businesses, and I hope it improves access for people who want to buy fresh, local food, and also support all of the cool creative people who live here.” Because the market is privately run and will be held on private property, Collett was able to lump it under her current business and sales tax licenses. Vendors will also be covered by these, although preference for space will still be given to sellers with their own business license.

“We have such easy going food laws here that anyone can make anything in their house, with very few exceptions, and sell it at the market. Hopefully people will be inspired by that,” Collett said. She encourages anyone who might be interested in participating to reach out to escalantemarketmanager@gmail. com where she can provide an application, or offer help in getting a cottage business off the ground. The first market is set to be held on April 20, and will be held every Saturday throughout the growing season, likely until early October.

Public Meetings: The RESEP (Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program) clinic from St. George Regional Hospital will be holding public informational meetings in several southern Utah cities/towns on March 27th and 28th, 2024. These meetings are to inform the public that the RECA law is set to expire in June 2024.

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are encouraged to come have their questions answered about the program and its requirements. Information will be given about the RECA compensation ($50,000 for qualifying downwinders) and its scheduled expiration. Applications and information will be available to get anyone who qualifies started on the compensation process. Information will also be given about bills that have

been submitted to Congress to extend the law. Meetings will be held at the following dates and sites:

• Wednesday, March 27, 2024: Veyo Water Department Bldg. 176 S. Spanish Trail Dr., 5:006:00 p.m.

• Thursday, March 28, 2024: Enterprise City Office, 375 S. 200 E., 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Qualifying cancers include:

• Leukemia • Multiple Myeloma

Lymphomas, other than Hodgkin’s Primary cancers of the: pharynx, small intestine, salivary gland, brain, stomach, urinary bladder, colon, thyroid, pancreas, female or male breast, esophagus, bile ducts, liver, gall bladder, lung and ovaries.

Everyone is welcome to attend. For questions, please call 435-251-4760.

Social distancing and masks are optional. —Intermountain Health

Garfield Commission: Commissioners Pollock and Taylor's trip to Washington, D.C., a $650K grant to fund another public lands attorney, a presentation and approval of the main items in the Short-term Rental Ordinance Amendments, and approval of a $1200 request from Panguitch High School to help fund their boys’ basketball summer program discussed.

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Dunton, both with her comments (in a first-time trip to D.C.), as well as her plan to be back in Utah the next day in time to play in her basketball game.

Commissioner Taylor also expressed appreciation that Stone-Manning got back to him so quickly to set up their meeting, including calling state BLM Director Greg Sheehan to join them. The draft RMP is due out soon.

In other business, Commissioner David Tebbs reported on the Fire Chiefs meeting, saying that interlocal agreements need to be renewed for the municipalities that respond to unincorporated areas. He’d like to convene another mayors’ meeting, to which Commissioner Taylor added that he’d like the mayors to meet at least once a year in person. He also wants to talk to them about getting more people from the communities involved in the county fair this year. Taylor said about 20 Congressional staffers, plus some National Association of Counties reps, will likely be attending this August’s Congressional Briefing tour, hosted at Ruby’s Inn again.

Commissioner Pollock reported on a $650K grant to fund another public lands attorney whose duties will be shared by the five poorest counties in the state. This is in addition to the two public lands attorneys currently housed in the Gar-

field County Courthouse. He mentioned several legislative actions, including a final change on the water metering bill that will allow 5th and 6th class counties to only have to meter water at its source, not at all outlets. The Grazing Improvement Program will also be additionally funded this year.

Public Works, Dave Dodds: Dodds reported on finishing up the Red Canyon project and hauling chips down the Burr Trail, John’s Valley, and Pine Lake for upcoming road work. Cannonville Mayor Bill Scoffield presented three items: an outstanding quiet title adjustment matter, county assistance in cleaning out flood ditches, and fire equipment/EMT funding and operations. Dodds said assisting on the ditches shouldn’t be a problem; Tebbs suggested the Cannonville Fire Chief attend the Chiefs meetings.

Planning, Kaden Figgins: Figgins presented the main items in the Shortterm Rental Ordinance Amendments: requiring sales tax info to be included with the annual business license renewals; requiring STRs to be located not more than one mile off an asphalt or chipsealed public roadway (unless a private access road is in equal or better condition) and not accepting STR bookings during periods when access is questionable, with a $1000 fine if the county needs to assist guests from STRs that should have been closed; and additional penalties to be incurred for failure to

respond to yearly compliance audits. A discussion followed regarding property rights versus county obligations. Figgins insisted that STR owners are running commercial businesses and need to be accountable for conditions that guests will encounter, while Commissioner Tebbs said landowners shouldn’t be so restricted on how they use their land. Commissioner Pollock weighed in saying there is only so much road funding available without raising taxes, and these funds need to service the entire county. The Commission ultimately approved 20241, Short Term Rental Ordinance Amendments.

The Commission voted to adopt the Underground Wastewater Disposal Ordinance Amendments and a Subdivision Amendment combining lots at Beaver Dam Village.

Business licenses were approved for the following new short-term rentals: Bryce Gate Retreat in Hatch; Rizzo's River Run in Hatch; Hunter's Hideout at Panguitch Lake; and Bryce Canyon Retreat at Paunsaugunt Cliffs. Pet Friendly Cabin at Panguitch Lake was not approved, pending its tax information. Also approved: Scotts MiracleGro-hyponics at the end of River Lane and Double O Pressure Washing LLC, providing county-wide mobile pressure washing.

Finally, the Commission approved a $1200 request from Panguitch High School to help fund their boys’ basketball summer program.

The Commission went into closed session to discuss personnel and possible litigation.

The Garfield County Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month starting at 10 a.m. All meetings are held in the County Courthouse in Panguitch. There is no set up for electronic participation, but all meeting recordings are uploaded to the Utah Public Meetings Notice board, https://www.utah.gov/ pmn/.

Schools and Sports

Six Students Represent Wayne High School at Sterling Scholar Competition at Snow College

The Wayne High School Sterling Scholars and their categories (from

ily and Consumer Sciences;

Agriculture

BICKNELL - Six students from Wayne High represented their school at the regional Sterling Scholar competition on Monday, March 18, 2024 at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah.

A Sterling Scholar is

a high school senior who is publicly recognized and awarded for the pursuit of excellence in scholarship, leadership and citizenship in the State of Utah. A Sterling Scholar presents an all-encompassing portfolio on their work in a specific

category and is interviewed by judges in the category’s field at various times. Sterling Scholars are awarded at the high school and regional levels.

The Deseret News and KSL Broadcast Group developed the program espe-

Escalante Opens Track Season at Old Capitol Invite

by Nancy Goude

FILLMORE - The Escalante, Panguitch and Valley track and field teams opened the season at the Old Capitol Invitational at Millard on March 16.

Panguitch was the top finishing team from the Class 1A Region 20, with a third place combined finish with 117 points. The Bobcats were powered on the boys’ side with two first place finishes by Tyler Cox. Cox captured first place in both the 110 and 300 meter hurdles with times of 16.38 and 42.48, respectively. On the girls’ side, Kadee Harland garnered Panguitch’s third place finish overall in the javelin with a toss of 115 feet 8.5 inches. Brooke Albrecht finished in the top five for Panguitch (second in the

cially to focus attention on outstanding seniors in order to recognize them publicly, as well as award cash scholarships and tuition waivers from participating institutions.

—Wayne High School

Basketball All-Region First Team Honorees Named

RICHFIELD - Panguitch brought home the Class 1A State Championship trophies in both the boys' and girls' tournaments on March 2 at Sevier Valley Center, and each team had a player that earned the Most Valuable Player award for Region 20.

Senior Cache Eyre and senior Tabetha Henrie each were named the Most Valuable Player for the Bobcats.

Eyre led his team with 18 points in a 5548 win over Rich for the State Championship and a 24-4 overall record. The 6-foot-5 forward finished out his high school career averaging 16.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.9 blocks and 0.7 steals per game in his final season of his high school career. Hitting 70 three-pointers throughout the season accounted for 45 percent of the 469 points scored. Eyre’s points scored this season earned him the No. 6 leading scorer in the state at any Class level and No. 1 in Class 1A. His 48 blocks for the year made him the leader for blocks in Class 1A. He scored 62 points in the four games at the state tourney and had a season-high 31 points on December 28 in a loss to Hurricane.

Henrie paced the Bobcats this season with 19.6 points per game. The 5-foot-7-inch guard also had 8.1 rebounds, had 3.8 assists, intercepted 3 steals and denied would-be scorers with 0.7 blocks per game. Panguitch’s only two losses were to South Sevier and Enterprise in the first five games of the season. The Bobcats did not lose a game after the December 5 loss to Enterprise. The team finished the season with the championship win to improve to 22-2 overall.

Junior Mallory Hen-

by Nancy Goude

rie also was named to the First Team for Panguitch. The 5-foot-10-inch forward tallied 14.5 points per game, had 8.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.6 steals per outing.

Senior Justin Osburn, a 6-foot-1 guard, rounded out his final season, averaging 11.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2 assists and 0.9 steals, while scoring 318 points.

Escalante sophomore Jaxen Cottam and senior Mazee Dunton both received First Team honors for their efforts this season.

Cottam, a 6-foot wing, missed the final five games after suffering a seasonending tear to his anterior cruciate ligament in his knee. In the 18 games played, Cottam averaged 28.2 minutes of playing time per game to score 15.9 points during his time in each game. He also pulled down 6.5 rebounds, swiped 2.1 steals, and dished out 1.3 assists for the Moquis each time he stepped on to the floor.

Dunton, a 5-foot-9inch power forward and center, played in all 15 of the Moquis’ games and averaged 13.8 points per outing, nabbed 2.8 rebounds and had 1.5 assists per game. Dunton hit 54 percent of her free throws and led the team in points averaged per game, total points scored, rebounding, steals, blocks and field goal percentage in the final season of her high school career. Dunton’s 263 points made her the fourth leading scorer in Class 1A.

A duo of shooting guards from Bryce Valley, Kinlee Brinkerhoff and Grace Leech, both were recognized for their efforts this season. Brinkerhoff, a 5-foot-5-inch junior, and Leech, a 5-foot-4 junior, powered the Mustangs’ offense. Brinkerhoff had 45 three-pointers on the season. Bryce Valley was

beat by Milford in the consolation bracket final and placed 8th in state. Zaren Roberts, a 6-foot-3 junior, got the nod as a First Teamer. He scored 405 points this season. Valley bumped Bryce Valley in the consolation bracket with a 47-35 win.

Milford’s Sadler Barnes, Kilo Tsosie and Tayleah Spaulding all made the First Team. Barnes led all players in the state, at any class level, with 126 steals, which also earned him the top spot in Class 1A. His 488 points made him the fourth leading scorer in Class 1A—his 74 triples made him the second leading shooting in Class 1A from beyond the arc, and he ranked No. 2 with 130 assists. Tsosie was the Number 2 leading scorer with 406, rebounder with 234, and steals with 65 in Class 1A. Spaulding lead all scorers in Class 1A with 412 points and was third overall with 49 assists.

Wayne’s AJ Vandyke made a big impression on girls’ basketball in Class 1A. The 5-foot-9 freshman phenom had 294 points, averaging 12.3 per game, while shooting a staggering 64 percent from the charity stripe and 54 percent from the field. She also had a team-leading 178 rebounds and 10 blocks. Teammate Raegyn Blackburn, a 5-foot-1 inch junior, had 172 points, a team-leading 44 steals, and dished 52 assists. The Badgers lost a two-point heartbreaker in overtime at State to Milford. Wayne’s Jake Batty and Ryker Peterson were honored as First Teamers. Batty, a 6-foot-4 senior center, hits 387 points, sinking 14.3 points, grabbing 8.1 rebounds, passing out 2.2 assists, snatching 2 steals and putting up 1.9 blocks per game. He hit 75 percent of his free throws, had 218 rebounds, 60 assists, 54

steals and 50 blocks on the season. Peterson, a 6-foot senior guard, averaged 14.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.4 steals per game. His 355 points included making 1-in-3 shots from three-point range, including a season-high 7 from the arc against Bryce Valley during the regular season. The Badgers lost to Manila at state.

Valley’s Boede Cox, Johnny Cox, Rachel Cox and Kimber Reeve all got the nod to the First Team. Junior Boede Cox averaged 10.3 points per game, scoring 265 points including having a team-leading 59 three pointers. 6-foot-3 inch senior Johnny Cox had a team-high 305 points, including 38 threes for an average of 13.2 points. The boys beat Green River at State, 50-32. Rachel Cox finished the season with 267 points with a team-high 11.6 points per game, while Reeve finished her senior season with 11.4 points per game and amassed 262 points for the Buffaloes. Bryce Valley knocked off Valley at State, 43-40.

Piute’s Jaxon Westwood, Kole Westwood, Kaycee Gleave and Amy Morgan all received First Team honors. Senior twins 6-foot guards Kole and Jaxon supercharged the Thunderbirds’ offense by combining to score 28.9 points per outing, and tallied 383 and 430 points, respectively. Kole sank 43 threepointers and Jaxon drained 38. Tabiona edged Piute in the third place game, 7158. The 5-foot-6 Gleave, a senior, concluded her high school career by scoring a team-high 326 points and averaged 11.6 per game. Morgan, a 5-foot-3-inch junior, added 226 points, including 18 from threepoint range as the girls’ team finished the season on a high note with a 42-28 win over Wendover at State to finish 19-8 overall.

the highest placing Moqui for the girls, earning 16th in the javelin with a heave of 80 feet 1 inch.

The girls have a solid lineup for field events, with Peterson, Griffin, Lexi Osburn, Taylie Carlisle, Sierra Cook and Kira Roberts all competing for Escalante.

“My favorite thing about track is being with my team and meeting new people. My goal for the season is to just give it my all. I am looking forward to running and competing with my team and having fun,” said Escalante’s Osburn.

3200, fourth in the 1600), the 4x400 relay team finished third, Josslyn Griffin and Maci Frandsen took second and fifth, respectively, in the javelin, and Byntlee Owens took fifth in the discus.

In the boys’ competition, Daxton Miller finished second in the javelin, third in the high jump and fourth in the discus, while the 4x400 relay team finished third, and the 4x100 relay team took fifth for the Bobcats.

For Escalante, sophomore Clara Peterson competed in the 400 meter race, shot put and discus. Senior Sonata Griffin was

In the boys’ action for Escalante, George Peterson, Xander Griffin, Artorius Griffin, Peter Baksis, Adrian Dalton, Asa Davis, Lonnie Barney-Lyman and Tyler Leavitt all competed in a combination of running and field events for the Moquis, which will serve the team well in the potential for scoring points at future meets.

The teams head to St. George on March 2223 for the Pine View Invitational, which features athletes from Class 1A through 6A and provides for some tough competition. Escalante, Panguitch and Valley will all have athletes in attendance of the meet and will be competing as teams, as well as individually.

For full results, go to insiderutah.com.

Courtesy Paige Cook

left to right) are Brylee Brown, Fam-

Lacey Ellett, General; Lowell Saign, Trade and Technical Education; Jake Peterson,

Science; Ian Faddis, Speech and Drama; and Shaylee Brown, Music.

Nancy Goude

Escalante assistant track coach Chad Cottam discusses event selection with sophomore Lexi Osburn at a recent practice.

Schools and Sports

Utah Tech Wrestlers Shine at the West Coast Conference Championships

by Corey Anderson | Utah Tech University

The Utah Tech women's and men's team both won the Team Runner-Up title at the West Coast Conference Wrestling Championships on March 2 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

for Utah

on March 2 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Houston took 2nd in the 174 lb category. Kerry Anderson to a 3rd-place finish in the 143 lb and 155 lb classes, respectively.

ST. GEORGE / LAS

VEGAS, NV - The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), played host to the West Coast Conference Wrestling Championships on March 2, where the Utah Tech University wrestling teams, both men's and women's, delivered performances that were nothing short of historic. Demonstrating unparalleled depth and skill, the teams qualified an impressive total of 23 wrestlers for the National Collegiate Wrestling Tournament, setting a new benchmark for excellence.

The Utah Tech women's team won the conference Team Runner-Up title in a thrilling competition that saw them narrowly miss out on top honors to the formidable Ottawa Arizona University, the reigning national champions. This achievement was underscored by exceptional individual performances across various weight classes, propelling these athletes into the national spotlight and solidifying their reputation as formidable contenders.

Showcasing skill and unwavering determination, Carly Neville clinched 2nd place in the 101 lb weight class and a prestigious #3 National Ranking. Lauren Mills dominated the 123 lb weight class, securing the top spot and cementing her status as the #1 ranked female wrestler in the nation. In the 130-lb class, Kali Westover had a commanding performance, earning a conference championship and a #4 national ranking. Abbey French and Ashley Lavarius fought valiantly

Contributions from Alexa Camacho and Kendra Juarez were significant, with 4th and 6th place finishes adding depth to the team's performance. Tayleigh Robertson, in the 170 lb weight class, was unstoppable, clinching 1st place and a #2 National Ranking. The collective success of the team was further highlighted by the awarding of the Conference Coach of the Year, a testament to the strategic mastery and dedication of the coaching staff.

The men's team paralleled the women's success, securing the Runner-Up position in the team category and nearly eclipsing five time conference champions UNLV. In a standout performance in the 165 lb weight class, Nicolas Guynn earned his second conference title and was honored as the Outstanding Wrestler for achieving the most falls in the least amount of time. In one of the toughest matches of the night, the 174 lb weight class was

a showcase of Utah Tech's dominance, with Landon Cabral and Cael Houston, both of UT Tech, placing 1st and 2nd, respectively, in a display of skill and determination that captivated the audience. Cesar Ubico (197 lb) and Micah Vuki (285 lb) both secured top positions in their respective weight classes, with Ubico defeating last year's conference champion in a commanding fashion. The team's prowess was further evidenced by strong finishes across the board, including a 2nd place finish by Austin Mattson (184 lb) and 3rd place finish by Byron Anderson (235 lb), who solidified Utah Tech's emerging status as a powerhouse in National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA) wrestling. Other notable performances included a 4th place finish by Wyatt Coulam (149 lb), 5th place finishes for TJ Rex (157 lb) and Kason Longmore (197 lb), and 6th place finishes for Tyrese McKneeley (235 lb) and Ruben Zarate (285 lb), all qualifying for the National Tournament.

Dillon Conner (141 lb), Q Boyd (157 lb), and Victor Boston (165 lf) all earned coveted Wildcard Bids to Nationals, showcasing their exceptional skills and determination.

Utah Tech qualified a record 23 wrestlers for the National Collegiate Wrestling Tournament, which took place from March 13-16 in Bossier City, LA [Results were not available at the time of publication], under the guidance of Head Coach Corey Anderson and assistant coaches Jeff Guynn, Kerry Anderson, and David Howell. Utah Tech Wrestling is poised for national acclaim, ready to challenge the country's best and continue their historic journey.

The 2024 West Coast Conference Wrestling Championships will be remembered for the fierce competition and incredible athleticism on display and the moment Utah Tech Wrestling announced its arrival on the national stage, ready to contend with the best and forge a legacy of excellence.

Snow College Signs Agreement for Historic Co-op and Invites the Public to Visit the Pioneer-Era Building

EPHRAIM - Snow College and Ephraim

City have signed a lease agreement for the historic Ephraim Co-operative Mercantile Association (Co-op) Building. The 15-year lease follows the terms outlined in the June 2023 proposal and will allow the college to manage and preserve the facility.

Construction of the Co-op began in 1871 by early settlers of Sanpete County. In 1888, the top floor of the Co-op became the first home to Snow College, then known as Sanpete Stake Academy. 150 students gathered each day in makeshift classrooms, separated by canvas hung throughout the room. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Snow College is grateful for the opportunity to return to its roots and looks forward to helping to preserve this beloved historical building. President Stacee Yardley McIff said, “The Co-op Building is important to Snow College and is part of the college’s very fabric. We are committed to reflecting on and remembering our rich 136year history while we build a bright future. Please join

us in the exciting days, weeks, months, and years ahead.”

The college remains committed to keeping the building accessible to the public. Due to the additional traffic that is expected in the area from March 11 - April 5, the building will be open and available for tours Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friends, alumni, and all those interested in touring this important piece of Sanpete County heritage are invited to stop by during this time. After the open house, offices, which will be open to the public, will be located on the main floor, and the top floor will be used as a gathering place for college and community functions.

In a nod to the historic beginnings of the building and the college, the top floor of the Co-op will be known as Academy Hall. Beginning April 15, Academy Hall will be available to rent in accordance to the school’s policies and fee schedule. Visit Scheduling & Conference Services for more information about renting this space.

—Snow College

Kerry Anderson

Above: Cael Houston, former Panguitch High School wrestling standout, gets a pin

Tech University at the West Coast Conference Wrestling Championships

Where

Torrey

by Leonard Thomas

An illustration of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, which took place on June 26, 1876, which was eight days before the first centennial of the U.S. and two years before the total solar eclipse of 1878. happening in the nation two years before the eclipse in 1876. As the book opens, its Monday, June 26, 1876, which is eight days shy of the nation’s first centennial of July 4th.

As we move towards spring, the waxing gibbous moon will pass high in the sky under the heads of Castor and Pollux, the Gemini twins, which are arcing over colorful Procyon an hour after sunset in the south. Procyon is above the sparkling Sirius and many other marvels throughout the evening and on through the night, with shooting stars, nebulae and star trails that create myths and legends of goats, sea monsters, peaceful dolphins, and bears from all cultures. It’s all of our heritage, and something we all have in common.

Coming up soon during the day, lots of folks are excited about the total solar eclipse on April 8th as it crosses North America, passing over Mexico, and into the U.S., moving over Dallas at 1:40 p.m., central daylight saving time, and moves through south eastern Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, parts of Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont and on to Caribou, Maine at 3:32 in the afternoon and then into Canada. We will not see another total solar eclipse until 2044. Its many cultures, one sky, and putting a historical perspective on the total solar eclipse from a new book titled American Eclipse is David Baron. Lara Jones and I had the pleasure of interviewing this engaging author who has been the science correspondent for NPR and a chair on astrobiology at the Library of Congress and lives in Boulder, Colorado. American Eclipse looks at the eclipse of 1878 from many angles and shows a perspective that is very revealing, as Baron looks into what is

Far away from the celebrations around the country and in Philadelphia, in Montana at the “Greasy Grass" or the "Little Bighorn" on that very day, as Baron points out, the Battle of the Little Bighorn took place. As your humble reporter here, I will go more in depth on this as we look at how this affects cultures involved here. The battle took place as Colonel George Armstrong Custer split his small force into three and attacked a peaceful, large gathering of thousands of Sioux, Cheyenne and others, many women and children. Famously, Custer’s main force died here in the hills' sagebrush and rills above the cottonwood and the river. The Sioux and Northern Cheyenne, led by Crazy Horse, were fresh from defeating insurgent U.S. Troops, led by General George Crook, on June 17th, so the village was aware of troops, possibly, in the area. Custer, with his scouts and troops, were sent to scout out the situation, and Colonel Custer led his force ahead and attacked before ordered to do so if finding the enemy. This in hopes to route and defeat the Sioux and Cheyenne ahead of converging troops and reveling in glory that he was accustomed to. Letters to his wife and other documentation indicate that he was gathering the triumph for himself, and that he hoped, after this, to run for president. Meanwhile, back in Philadelphia, word

of Custer and his troop’s demise would not reach across the country for several days.

A world’s fair was going on in Philadelphia, and in the author's words, America was on the march, displacing Native lands, and inventing new ways. At the fair, James Watson and fellow judges were testing out vibrating membrane attached to a wire and reading snippets of news back and forth, and Alexander Graham Bells' invention, eventually, became the telephone. It is amazing to me that all of this was happening simultaneously in 1876. And two years later, in the skies above, the total solar eclipse took place in 1878, and many people from all walks of life, from scientists to housewives, went to view the spectacle.

The one I was able to witness was in my home town, across the street from the house I was lucky to grow up in along the banks of the Platte River and at the foot of Casper Mountain in Casper, Wyoming, in August of 2017.

If you have a story of your own experience, please send it to me by telegraph or smoke signal, and keep looking up, look around, and get as far out in space and lost as you’d like to.

Leonard Thomas has a Bachelor of Science degree in Comprehensive Broadcasting and worked as a park ranger as a star guide at Capitol Reef National Park. He is a resident of Torrey, Utah, and is the creator of the podcast SkyWatcher Leo T, which is available to listen to on Spotify.

@SkyWatcherLeoT

INVITATION FOR BID ON REAL PROPERTY PANGUITCH CITY

Panguitch City is accepting sealed bids on 11.67 acres of agricultural property located east of Panguitch.

TITLE: OLD CITY DUMP

PARCEL: 14-0064-0543

OWNER: PANGUITCH CITY

DISCRIPTION: BEG 660.00 FT N OF THE SE COR OF THE SE 1/4 OF SEC 27 T34S R5W SLB&M AND RUNNING TH N 660.00 FT; THE W 990.OO FT; TH S42°30’00”E 712.80 FT M/L; TH S76°30’00”E 495.00 FT M/ TO THE POB CONT 11.67 AC M/L

MINIMUM BID: $28,000

BID CLOSE: 5PM APRIL 9, 2024

RETURN SEALED BID TO: Panguitch City Office

25 S. 200 E. Panguitch, UT

BY MAIL: Panguitch City PO Box 75 Panguitch, UT 84759 ATTN: Mat Houston Bids will be opened during the Panguitch City Council meeting on April 9th at 5:30 p.m. Panguitch City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 14, 21 & 28, 2024

NOTICE OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED LYMAN TOWN

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 14, 2024, the Mayor and Town Council of Lyman Town (the "Issuer"), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) declaring its intention to issue its Street Improvement Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) pursuant to the Utah Local Government Bonding Act, Title 11, Chapter 14, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended.

The Issuer intends to issue the Bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $200,000, to bear interest at a rate not to exceed 2.0% per annum, to mature in not to more than 10 years from their date or dates, and to be sold at a price not less than 100% of the total principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest to the date of delivery. The Bonds will specify that any installment of principal and interest on the Bonds which shall not be paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of 18% per annum from the due date thereof until paid.

The Issuer intends to issue the Bonds for the purpose of (i) financing all or a portion of the cost of constructing street improvements, including resurfacing 100 West Street, installing improvements to West Street and repairing various intersections, together with all related work and improvements; and (ii) paying costs of issuing the Bonds.

EXCISE TAXES PROPOSED TO BE PLEDGED

The Issuer proposes to pledge all of the excise tax revenues received by the Issuer pursuant to Sections 5912-103, et. seq., Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended for the repayment of the Bonds. OUTSTANDING BONDS SECURED BY THE SAME REVENUE

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Bert and Susan Honey have lost their beautiful calico orange cat. If you see it, you can tell the Honeys where it was, and they will give you a big hug, maybe two or three. They live on North West 3rd Street, the second home from the corner.

I always wonder why I should vote for someone who never has any ideas for the future and only criticism of their opponents. One guy says he voted against all of the good things that has happened in the last three years, and there have been a bunch. Congress still won’t help Ukraine in their war with Russia or with money to help with the closing of the border in the south. They say that the border problem is the only thing they have to run on, and Russia is their friend.

any cheap gas for a while. Sometimes failure causes you to take a different path in life. I know it did that for me and all of my family. This has happened to me many times over. So give it some thought, and maybe a little more education, and maybe you can find a job that you can excel at. I was a truck driver the first five years, and after changing jobs a couple times, I found a job in firefighting; I loved every day that I went to work. Pat was a hairdresser for a few months, and after our kids got to a certain age, she went to school and got her teaching degree and became a professor at Fullerton College. Don’t keep working at something you don’t like, look for something better; it may be somewhere else. Do like Pat did, and then come back when you retire.

2, 2024, in the Tropic Town Heritage Center 20 North Main. For further information contact the Tropic Town Office @ 679-8713: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CERTIFICATION OF POSTING

I, the duly appointed and acting clerk for the Town of Tropic, Hereby Certify that a copy of the foregoing notice was posted at three places within the municipality on the March 21,2024.

1. Tropic Town Office

2. Tropic Post Office

3. Utah Public Website Dani Harding, Tropic Town Clerk

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 21, 2024

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

IN THE SIXTH DISTRICT COURT, GARFIELD COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH EMERY VALLEY WATER LLC; EMERY VALLEY LODGING ASSOCIATES, LLC; and BENCH IRRIGATION COMPANY, Plaintiffs v. BRYANT T. HINCKLEY, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE; PITZTAL LLC; TRU NORTH HOLDINGS, LC; UTAH SOUTH VINEYARDS, LLC; and JOHN DOES 1-10, Defendants

Case No. 230600050

Judge Mandy Larson

To TRU NORTH HOLDINGS, LC; UTAH SOUTH VINEYARDS, LLC; and JOHN DOES 1-10, Defendants

An action to quiet title has been filed against you requesting that the Court decree ownership of Water Right No. 61-3143 to the Plaintiffs. Tur North Holdings, Utah South Vineyards, LLC and any person claiming an interest in the water right is required to file a written answer with the Clerk of the Court at 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, UT 84759, and with Plaintiffs’ counsel at 257 East 200 South, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Your answer must be filed within 21 days of this publication. Your written answer will provide your side of the story to the Court. You can find an Answer form on the Court’s website: utcourts.gov/ans. If you do not file and serve an Answer by the deadline, the Plaintiffs can ask the Court for a default judgment, meaning the Plaintiffs win without the Court hearing your side of the story. Plaintiffs’ Complaint is on file with the Court, and you should read it carefully because it explains what the Plaintiffs are asking for in this lawsuit.

DATED THIS 14th day of March 2024.

/s/ J. Craig Smith Smith Hartvigsen, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiffs (801) 413-1600 | jcsmith@shutah.law

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 14 & 21, 2024

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS John Osborn, Personal Representative of the Estate of April Lyn McNair. Case No: 243600005. NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that John Osborn, whose address is 71 Oakmarsh Drive, Henderson, NV 89074 has been duly appointed as the Personal Representative of the above-named estate. Creditors of the decedent are hereby notified to present their claims within three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this notice, or forever be barred as to claims not presented within the time period provided by Utah law, as set forth in Utah Code Ann. 75-3-801. All creditors of the above-named estate are required to deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representative at the address above or file with the Clerk of the Sixth District Court at 55 S. Main St., Panguitch, UT 84759, a copy of their claim before said three (3) months has passed.

DATED this 7th day of March 2024.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 7, 14 & 21, 2024

The Issuer currently has no outstanding bonds secured by the revenues from excise tax, which revenues are being pledged to secure the payment of the Bonds.

ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF THE BONDS

Although the Resolution authorizes the issuance of Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of up to $200,000, the Issuer anticipates that the actual principal amount of the Bonds will be $110,000, in which case the estimated total cost to the Issuer for the proposed Bonds is $113,025, including an estimated cost of interest on the Bonds is $3,025.

A copy of the Resolution is on file in the office of the Town Clerk in Lyman, Utah, where it may be examined during regular office hours of the Town Clerk from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for a period of at least 30 days from and after date of the last date of publication of this Notice.

A copy of the Resolution is on file in the office of the Clerk in Lyman, Utah, where it may be examined by contacting the Clerk at dorthc@lymantown.org.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a period of 30 days from and after the last date of publication of this Notice is provided by law during which any person in interest shall have the right to contest the legality of the Resolution or the Bonds, or any provision made for the security and payment of the Bonds, and that after such time, no one shall have any cause of action to contest the regularity, formality or legality thereof for any cause whatsoever.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 21, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

LYMAN TOWN

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 14, 2024, the Mayor and Town Council of Lyman Town (the "Issuer"), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) declaring its intention to issue its Street Improvement Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) not to exceed $200,000 at interest rates not to exceed 2.0% per annum and to mature in not more than ten (10) years from its date pursuant to the Utah Local Government Bonding Act, Title 11, Chapter 14, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended and to call a public hearing to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds.

The Issuer shall hold a public hearing on April 11, 2024, at the hour of 7:00 p.m. The location of the public hearing is in the Lyman Town Office, 115 South Main Street, Lyman, Utah. The purpose of the meeting is to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds and any potential economic impact to the private sector from the construction of the Project to be funded by the Bonds for financing the construction of street improvements, including resurfacing 100 West Street, installing improvements to West Street and repairing various intersections, together with all related work and improvements. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate.

DATED this 14th day of March, 2024.

/s/ Dortha Chappell

Town Clerk

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 21 & 28, 2024

You can tell it is spring. Henrie’s Drive In is open, and gas prices are higher. We did have the cheapest gas in Utah for a time. KB’s sign was broken, and it took a while to fix it. Ukraine has used drones to blow up a couple of Russian oil refineries, and that is their main source of income that they have been selling to China and North Korea. So, don’t look for

Here is a fun job that I did for seven years. They are looking for volunteers out at the Red Canyon Visitor Center. You meet people from all over the world, and you can also tell them about why we live in one of the most beautiful areas in the world, and you are helping them with what to see in their time in our area.

Mack O

Legal Notices

NOTICE TO WATER USERS

The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Apr. 10, 2024 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

GARFIELD COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S)

97-2514 (A84098): Lydia Joukowsky propose(s) using 1.728 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles S of Boulder) for IRRIGATION.

97-2515 (A84103): Russell Carpenter propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (14 miles W of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S)

61-3249 (a51421): Timothy M. Homerding propose(s) using 0.0016 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles S, 6 miles E of Hatch) for IRRIGATION; OTHER: 2 RVs, for 100 gallons per day year-round.

EXTENSION(S)

89-1666 (a36159b): Theron D. Rose is/are filing an extension for 40.9728 ac-ft. from groundwater (West of Henrieville) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; INDUSTRIAL: Use in Tannery limited to .0832 acft; STOCKWATERING.

SEWAGE EFFLUENT NOTICE(S)

NS072 (NS072): USA, Bryce Canyon National Park propose(s) using for sewage effluent reuse 0.25 cfs OR 13.42 ac-ft. from (Bryce Canyon National Park) for IRRIGATION.

IRON COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S)

61-3481 (a51339): Alexander Neville propose(s) using 0.0058 cfs OR 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles E of Cedar Breaks NM) for DOMESTIC.

WAYNE COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S)

95-5518 (A84094): Jedediah Maag propose(s) using 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 Miles SE of Teasdale) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

95-5519 (A84097): Jacob Revoir propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5 miles north of Loa) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

95-5520 (A84104): Tim Pickett propose(s) using 1.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (Blue Valley Lot 2) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S)

95-5470 (a51338): Eye Candy Properties LLC propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.7 miles SE of Grover) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; OTHER: Bathhouses.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.

Engineer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County

News from Wayne County Wacky Weather

by Adus F. Dorsey II

WAYNE CO. - Wayne County continues to experience wild and wacky weather even though spring can be seen at the end of the tunnel. For the OCDers, preparing tomorrow's wardrobe can be quite disconcerting and down right annoying. On nights when the weather apps on our phones change every half hour, it can be cause for late night runs to the closet to switch from short sleeve shirts to long underwear. Oh, the trials of life that some must endure.

As expected, and miraculously predicted, snow started to arrive in Wayne County coming from the east on Thursday (March 14) night and continued into Friday morning. State highway road crews were out in the wee hours of the night in large orange tank looking outfits, brightly lit and taking on the appearance of something one

might see in a Netflix sci-fi flick. In less conspicuous rigs, the county boys were out spreading salt too. Then, on the Torrey Town race track, snow and roadside weeds were flying fifty feet at about forty five miles an hour. God bless the crews that keep the roads safe and clear.

Jessica Grundy, the Wayne High Future Farmers of America (FFA) instructor, reports from the 2024 State FFA Convention that 11 (40% of their graduating class) of the Wayne High FFA seniors earned their State FFA Degree, a new record for the Wayne High Chapter. The Wayne High Chapter was also presented the Superior Chapter Award and was recognized as the top Food For America program. Going a step further into the spotlight, Shaylee Brown of Loa was invited to sing the national anthem and participated in

the talent portion of the FFA Convention, where raving reports came back. “Shaylee had the crowd on their feet singing along; Shaylee killed it,” said Grundy.

Wayne County livestock are being tended to with loving care and enjoying their winter vacation in vacant fields through the county. Ranchers with flatbed trucks stacked high with big bales of hay are a regular occurrence. Dormant manure spreaders, as well as anxious ranch hands, are aching to get out into the fields to spread the brown stuff to make the green stuff. Soon tractors and plows will be seen turning over sod to make straight as arrow rows to be admired summer long by those of us that aspire to stay within the lines when mowing our lawns.

It is all the things that happen behind the scenes, and without notice, in Wayne County that makes life so special. Life does not take place in a vacuum; a loaf of bread or a bag of cookies can go a long way when someone feels sad or lonely. A kind gesture in the check out line, such as, “Can I help you out with your load,” can make all the difference in the world to someone that needs a helping hand, and it doesn’t cost a thing.

Wayne County and Bicknell has lost a giant, an angel with wings so wide that they encompassed us all, whether we knew it or not. On any given day, it was without a lot of fanfare that Kathy Woolsey could be found on her hands and knees in the Bicknell Veterans / Heritage Memorial, tending to pesky weeds and pruning bushes into works of art. The sight of Kathy there was comforting, knowing that loving-kindness was with us on display. To know Kathy was to love her. She was always a smiling face and after a warm hello and “happy to see you” from her, cloudy skies would clear, birds would sing and flowers would bloom.

Kathy always made time for you, and it was always special. Not that funerals are meant to be a happy time, but when there were funerals at the Thurber Ward, you could always find Kathy in the kitchen, preparing meals; if love had a taste, she was there to serve it.

Kindness is not something you can own; it is something that you gladly give away. That was Kathy.

BLM Proposes Stronger

Greater Sage-grouse Conservation Plans Analysis uses best available science and lessons learned to benefit species and western communities

WESTERN U.S. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing a draft plan to strengthen greater sage-grouse conservation and management on public lands, informed by the best-available science and input from local, state, federal, and Tribal partners. The draft plan is built on decades of partnership, research, and onthe-ground knowledge and experience in maintaining, protecting and restoring healthy sagebrush habitats.

Greater sage-grouse rely on sagebrush lands for all aspects of their life cycle to meet seasonal needs for food, cover and reproduction. A local population may need up to 40 square miles of intact landscape to stay healthy. Populations once in the millions now number fewer than 800,000, largely due to habitat loss exacerbated by climate change, such as drought, increasing wildfires, and invasive species. Protecting and restoring sagebrush on BLM-managed public lands across the West is critical not just for greater sage-grouse, but also for the health of western communities and other iconic Western species that rely on healthy sagebrush, including mule deer, pronghorn, and the pygmy rabbit. Additionally, these collaboratively developed landscape level plans will ensure that other multiple uses of BLM sagebrush lands—including clean energy projects—move forward in a manner that limits impacts to sensitive resources and can also help combat climate change— the main driver of greater

sage-grouse habitat loss.

“The majesty of the West and its way of life are at stake. Sagebrush lands are places where people work and play, and they are the headwaters for the West’s major rivers,” said BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning. “Joint efforts to conserve the greater sage-grouse and its habitat led to the largest collaborative conservation effort in our history, and we are building on that work, together with our partners, to ensure the health of these lands and local economies into the future.”.

The BLM manages the largest single share of sage grouse habitat in the United States—nearly 67 million acres of 145 million total acres. The draft plan offers a range of alternatives for sustainable management of these lands. Balancing a consistent management approach across the range while addressing conditions and policies unique to individual states, BLM will be able to work more effectively with state and local managers to protect and improve sagebrush habitats on public lands.

Alternatives in the proposal build on the most successful components of the plans that the BLM adopted in 2015 and updated in 2019. The draft plan incorporates new sagegrouse conservation science and lessons learned, accommodating changing resources conditions while increasing implementation flexibility. The agency considered nearly 1,900 comments gathered during an initial public scoping period and information

shared by state, local, federal, and Tribal partners in more than 100 meetings.

The BLM will hold 13 public meetings to answer questions and take further comments on the draft alternatives and analysis. Information on public meetings will be posted in the events column on the main page of the BLM website.

In addition to actions guided by the greater sage-grouse management plans, the BLM is actively restoring and conserving sagebrush habitat across the West through the Biden Administration’s Investing in America agenda. Annually, the BLM invests approximately $35 million of its congressional appropriation in sagebrush ecosystem projects, supplemented by $123 million from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and complemented by investments by state and local governments, Tribes, stakeholder groups, and private landowners.

The draft environmental impact statement and plan amendments opened for public comment on March 15, 2024. The comment period will end on June 13, 2024. More information on how to comment on this draft will be posted at https:// www.blm.gov/sagegrouse. A final environmental impact statement is expected this fall, followed by Records of Decision in each state.

—Bureau of Land Management

Spring Season: Planning a visit to Bryce Canyon National Park this spring? The park has announced updated facilities, concessions and shuttle information for its 2024 spring season. No reservations are required to enter Bryce Canyon National Park, but planning ahead will help park visitors to enjoy a predictable visit even on the busiest days.

Spring Season

Cont'd from A1

Starting April 5, the Bryce Canyon Shuttle will be available to help ease traffic congestion at popular viewpoints and trailheads. Unlimited use of the shuttle is included with your park admission.

Shuttle service will run until Oct. 20, and begin every day at 8 a.m. In spring and fall, the last bus will depart the park at 6:15 p.m. Final bus times will extend to 8:10 p.m. from May 10 to Sept. 22.

Visitors riding the shuttle are encouraged to take advantage of free parking at the shuttle station in Bryce Canyon City. As in years past, vehicles 23 feet (7 meters) and longer are restricted from parking at Bryce Amphitheater viewpoints during shuttle operating hours.

Campgrounds

North Campground remains open all winter for first-come, first-served camping, and will transition to reservation-based camping May 18 through Oct. 7. Reservations are available on a 6-month rolling basis. Sunset Campground is closed each winter, and will open for first-come, first-served camping April 15 through May 17. Reser-

vation-based camping on a 14-day rolling basis is available May 18 through Oct.

14. Sunset Campground returns to first-come, firstserved camping on Oct. 15 before closing for the winter season on Nov. 1.

Sunset Campground’s Group Site also remains on a reservation basis from May 20 through Oct. 14. Reservations are available on a 12-month rolling basis.

Reservations for North and Sunset Campgrounds can be made online at Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.

Park Concessions

The General Store at Sunrise Point is currently open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On March 27, shower and laundry facilities will reopen, and operating hours will extend to 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. On May 1, summer hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. will take effect.

The Lodge at Bryce Canyon will also reopen on March 27. Lodging reservations can be made by visiting www.visitbrycecanyon. com or by calling 855-7650255. The historic Lodge dining room will serve breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and dinner from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Valhalla Pizzeria is expected to reopen in early May this year.

The park’s historic service station will also reopen this spring to provide e-bike and bicycle rentals, though the official date is weather-dependent. The adjacent Shared-Use Path provides 18 miles of paved path for hikers and bikers between Inspiration Point and Red Canyon.

For those looking to explore below the canyon rim, Canyon Trail Rides will begin providing horse and mule rides as soon as April 1 if weather and trail conditions allow. Visit www.canyonrides.com or call 435-679-8665 for booking and other information.

Visitor Information

Currently the Visitor Center and Bryce Canyon Association Bookstore is open every day from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours will extend to 6 p.m. on April 7 and then to 8 p.m. on May 5.

As your 2024 visit to Bryce Canyon approaches, we recommend visiting www.nps.gov/brycecanyon for conditions, alerts, and other important information. Those planning a visit are also welcomed to contact the park via social media, or by calling (435) 834-5322.

—Bryce Canyon National Park

Adus F. Dorsey II

FFA Wayne High students and Shaylee Brown wow the crowd at the 2024 Future Farmers of America (FFA) Convention.

Full-Time or Part-Time Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee Bicknell

Wayne Community Health Center Pharmacy is currently seeking a Full-Time or Part-Time Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee for our Bicknell Location. This role entails providing assistance to the Pharmacist in prescription management and facilitating communication with physicians' offices regarding patient medications

The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, and must pass a comprehensive background check as well as a drug screening . Furthermore, the candidate must hold a valid and active Pharmacy Technician license in good standing with the State of Utah.

The selected individual will engage in telephonic and in-person interactions with patients to address customer service matters and respond to inquiries related to medications. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with the PioneerRx pharmacy management system are desirable. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package

Pharmacy Technician Trainee Responsibilities:

• Undertake duties outlined in the Pharmacy Technician job description

• Acquire and uphold a valid pharmacy technician trainee license

• Successfully complete the pharmacy technician university program

• Pass the pharmacy technician licensing examination Pharmacy Technician Job Description:

• Provide exceptional customer service and personal interactions

• Exhibit proper phone etiquette and skillful task prioritization

• Possess knowledge of the 340B Program

• Record and review patient information alongside their prescriptions

• Manage wholesale orders across multiple accounts, reconcile invoices

• Support daily pharmacy operations in collaboration with the Pharmacist

• Dispense confirmed and completed prescriptions to patients

• Manage incoming calls and address patient inquiries

• Maintain pharmacy cleanliness and adherence to regulations and protocols

• Perform daily deposits and file prescriptions appropriately Preferential familiarity with PioneerRx pharmacy management systems

• Manage insurance billing procedures

• Maintain accurate patient profiles, including demographic data, insurance details, and allergies

• Demonstrate basic computer skills

• Compensation commensurate with experience Typical work schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Benefits package contingent upon hours worked

To apply, kindly submit your resume to Zack Taylor at ztaylor@waynechc.org.

Weed Specialist

Garfield County is accepting applications for a Weed Specialist in Panguitch and Escalante. The position is part-time from April to September The successful candidate will be required to obtain Utah Commercial Pesticide Applicator License. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office, 55 South Main, Panguitch or at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until

5:00 PM, Friday, March 29th, 2024

Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.

EMS/Emergency Services Manager

Title: EMS/Emergency Services Manager

Department: EMS

FLSA Status: Full-time

Wayne County Emergency Medical Services

Manager Job Description

• Directs and coordinates the day-to-day operational activities of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department;

Oversees the readiness of the EMS, seeing that the team members are trained and equipped to the State and Federal requirements;

• Assures to the best of their abilities and staff availabilities adequate staffing for all shifts and emergency response vehicles;

• Seeks grant funding under the Emergency Manager’s direction;

• Maintains adequate inventory of emergency medical supplies as required for State Certification, and conducts periodic inspection of inventory and ambulances;

Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of specialized training directly related to above duties and responsibilities provided through professional workshops or completion of a relevant associate degree;

B. Must have a minimum of three (3) years professional employment directly related to emergency medical services.

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:

• Must pass post-employment offer physical, drug test and background examination.

• Must be willing to participate in random drug screening.

Applications can be picked up at the County Clerk’s Office and will be accepted until filled. For additional information, please contact the Wayne County Clerk’s Office at 435-836-1300.

Wayne County is an equal opportunity employer.