Wayne & Garfield County Insider September 21, 2023

Forest Service announces nearly $19M to fight invasive species

OGDEN - USDA

Forest Service announced it is making a nearly $19 million strategic investment to address invasive species threatening forests across the country. Funding for more than 60 projects was made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

In the Intermountain Region, $850,000 in funding is invested across nine forests. The HumboldtToiyabe, Bridger-Teton, Dixie, Salmon-Challis, Sawtooth, Caribou-Targhee, Fishlake, UintaWasatch-Cache, and Ashley national forests will each benefit from funding to partners for detection, mapping, control, and treatment of invasive plant species.

“Invasive species pose a serious threat to the nation’s forests and grasslands, and contribute to increased fire risk, the destruction of habitat, and the degradation of water qual-

Panguitch Gem Theater to Host 3rd

TORREY - The Entrada Institute’s Community Arts Program has just put up two new murals in Wayne County. Two sites were chosen this year, Color Country Animal Welfare and The Chuckwagon. Artists were selected who had experience in murals and in doing large installations across the state.

Donna Pence and Paul Heath (a husband and wife team) were selected to paint the installation for the Chuckwagon, both are art instructors and have a

Panguitch's

Saturday, September 23, will feature two performances by Los Hermanos de Los Andes, accompanied by the Latin Dance Heritage Ensemble—at Casto Canyon in the morning, and an evening performance during a Peruvian catered buffet dinner at Panguitch's Social Hall.

PANGUITCH – Walking with llamas, quinoa potluck, music, Peruvian food…what’s not to like about an event that offers something a little different?

Throw in some nutrition research and agricultural science, a slingshot

demonstration, and llama rides, and now we are talking about a little something for everybody. These happenings are all part of Panguitch’s 3rd Annual Quinoa Harvest and Andean Festival on Saturday, September 23rd. But

why an Andean and quinoa festival…in Panguitch?

Event organizer Roger Kaspar explains that quinoa (pronounced “keenwaa”), considered the “mother of all grains” by the Incans, happens to have a good match in Panguitch

as a place suitable for its cultivation.

“We had some discussions with several folks and realized that Panguitch’s climate is a lot like where quinoa is tradition-

Entrada Community Arts Program Installs "Murals Project"

LOA - The August 21, 2023, Wayne County Commission meeting opened with a discussion about the food bank with Jeffery Brown. “We’ve had a 50% increase in the need over the last year,” said Brown. He said the food bank currently supplies 29 families (a total of 47 individuals) and that the food bank is essentially running out of food. The county contributed $5,000 to the food bank last year and Brown asked the commission for a 50% increase in the county’s contribution for this year. The commissioners said they first need to look at the budget to see what they can do.

Brown also told the commission that he has been asked to become the new Emergency Medical Services director. He said that now that the Wayne Community Clinic is moving toward a family practice style clinic, it has caused some angst with

Utah Water Conditions Update

SALT LAKE CITY–

Monsoonal moisture has played a critical role in reducing water demand across the state. While it hasn’t significantly boosted reservoir levels, it has been instrumental in curbing the pressure on the state’s water resources.

“Monsoonal moisture may not have been a silver bullet for our reservoirs, but it has been a lifeline in reducing demand,” Candice Hasenyager, the director of the Division of Water Resources, said, “It reminds us that nature plays an important role in our quest for resiliency, and reducing demand is the one lever we have to pull to secure our water future.”

portfolio of large public arts installations featured in hospitals, fire stations, libraries and downtown buildings in Salt Lake City. For this project, they chose a historical theme and painted small vignettes that tell a story about history and placemaking called “Painted Applique.” The store owners, ranchers and local quilt makers provided stories and ideas that were incorporated into the piece, including local folklore about Butch Cassidy. It has already become a fea-

ture for visitors who want a photo to capture a memory of their visit to the area.

For the Color Country Animal Welfare location, Traci O’Very Covey was selected for her work on large mural formats of flora and fauna and the landscapes in our lives, includ-

ing the Mid-Concourse Tunnel at the Salt Lake International Airport. Traci spent time on the CCAW site and in the community to capture the spirit of the volunteers and the colors in the landscape to transfer into a beautiful painting called “Red Rock Romp.”

The mural can be seen from the highway coming into Torrey captures the organization’s mission in a memorable and playful fashion. It is a welcoming sight for visitors and locals

Murals Cont'd on A2

Over the last several summers, evaporative demand, or how thirsty the air is for water, has been unseasonably high. In the past three months, however, demand was lower in the western half of the state and only higher

Water Conditions

Cont'd on A6

Courtesy Roger Kaspar

Two new murals sponsored by The Entrada Institute's Community Arts Program have been installed in Torrey. At left, "Red Rock Romp" by Traci O'Very Covey is located at Color Country Animal Welfare, and at right, "Painted Applique" by Donna Pence and Paul Heath has been installed at the Chuckwagon.

Images Courtesy Marci Milligan

Opinion

What Is The Future Of The Grand Staircase/ Escalante National Monument?

The 1996 declaration by President Clinton making the Grand Staircase/ Escalante National Monument (GSENM) has been a controversy ever since. As for myself, I am not for or against the Monument. I just want those lands to remain in public hands and be managed sensibly, so future generations can use, protect, and enjoy them.

As a retired Utah State Wildlife Officer and Biologist, I became very familiar with the Monument lands from 1968 to 2002. After my retirement, I was asked to serve 14 years on the Monument Advisory Committee, representing the interests of wildlife.

Several items became, and remain, very controversial on the Monument . One was the proposed Andelex Coal Mine that was to operate in Smoky Hollow. The Monument declaration stalled the mine from being started. I became acquainted with the leader of the proposed mine. Several issues were of great concern to him. It was getting to be a real problem on how to successfully transport the coal across the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area north of Lake Powell or how to try and build another semi-truck road across Nipple Bench to the highway at Big Water. It would be very difficult and expensive. The coal trucks would travel to Kanab on SR 89A, through a critical deer crossing zone in spring and fall. (Thus, we collared many deer and tracked their crossing zones. From that information, the wild-

by Norman McKee

life fencing project now protects the deer along the highway for 15-20 miles.)

The coal trucks would then travel through Kanab and Fredonia on to Hurricane, down the slope towards the elementary school. If brakes were to fail, goodbye kids! The trucks would then travel into Nevada to transfer their loads to trains to be transported to Los Angeles. From there the coal was to be taken to Taiwan or elsewhere in Asia. The whole cost of the coal mining operation seemed to be getting out of hand. So when Clinton announced the Monument, Andelex did not publicize their relief, but they seemed very pleased that their mining claims were transferred to more affordable sites elsewhere.

As a note, the PET Oil Field continues operation on the Monument. Other drillings also occurred in an area south of Escalante and on the Burning Hills, but neither site had no oil or insufficient reserves to be developed.

Another issue that has been touted several times is the shutting down of the Escalante Sawmill. I don’t know all the details, but it has been said that the sawmill closed because logging could no longer occur on the Monument. Really? Was the sawmill harvesting pinyon pine and Utah juniper trees to keep it going? No way! The sawmill had been logging various pine trees from the Boulder Mountains all the time. The mature trees easiest to cut and haul to Escalante

were now mostly harvested. The remaining trees were getting more difficult and expensive to harvest. Competing with sawmills in other parts of the country became a problem.

Livestock grazing has continued on most of the Monument as it was before declaration. The only changes have been in some limited areas that would not support reasonable cattle grazing, and 2 or 3 allotments that were sold by cattlemen to others who decreased the grazing. In several areas where ranges have been improved, livestock grazing has gotten better. Also, water sources have been developed in recent years for cattle and wildlife that were not there prior to the Monument declaration.

The GSENM was the first Monument to be managed by the Bureau of Land Management, and not the National Park Service. It was meant to be an example on how to protect, improve, and restore the arid landscapes on a lot of our American West. Aside from the very low grazing fees ($1.35 per month for 1 cow and calf), responsible ranchers have proven to be important managers of the Monument lands. Yes, more range work needs to be done. Unfortunately, several organizations have opposed sensible vegetative improvements. This must change if perceptions of the Monument are to improve.

Wildlife is also very important on Monument lands, both for viewing

and hunting. Transplants of Desert Bighorn Sheep, American Pronghorns, and Wild Turkeys were made to enhance populations and to restore animals to historical habitats. There is still more that can be done.

An important part of the Monument Plan would be to protect the historical antiquities of the indigenous people that onetime lived in the area. Also, several extensive areas have very important paleobiological resources. New species of dinosaurs and other species have been discovered on the Monument. Sensible protection of these areas and resources are also very important.

No one always gets everything they want. This applies to most every part of our lives. All too often, some politicians, and various organizations, want their way or no way. With that perception, no one wins. Let’s just hope that everyone with an interest in the Monument can come together enough to make some sensible decisions and solutions to the future management and use of these lands. We live, work, and recreate in some of the most beautiful lands on earth. Let’s keep them that way! If you have thoughts or solutions on the new Monument Management Plan then attend an open meeting or send in your suggestions as to its future management.

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

Murals Project: Arts education is a key piece in giving us the tools to express our own stories that are meaningful in our lives and communities.

Pence, muralist

Murals Cont'd from A1

alike as they approach Torrey. The artists were on hand to discuss their designs and gave presentations at a reception this past week. The videos can be seen on the Entrada Facebook page. Donna Pence, noted that “Arts education is a key piece in giving us the tools to express our own stories that are meaningful in our lives and communities.” Traci

O’Very Covey shared, “I am often inspired to capture nature and animals through symbols and imagery that brings about experiential transformation and an interconnection with nature.”

Marci Milligan, Presi-

dent of Entrada Institute expressed her gratitude to the sponsors including The Old House at Center and Main, Lotus Community Development and Double T Construction for the installation. “We often say it’s about delivering on the mission of the local arts agency through arts, music, science and humanities programming, but I like to think of it as simply social infrastructure – experiences that bring us together no matter our ages or backgrounds to build relationships that tie us together.”

Don Gomes and Annie Holt thanked the artists, “Your work has inspired us all, as have all the efforts you made above and beyond the scope of a normal commissioned piece of art. We value the friendships we’ve made in the process.”

BLIND COYOTE TRADING POST

Hand Made Merchandise

Publisher: Erica Walz

Layout & Graphic Design: Emily Leach

Reporter: Tessa Barkan

Reporter: Amiee Maxwell Reporter: Kadi Franson

Reporter: Ian Marynowski

Reporter: Jaynie Connor

Wayne Comm.

Cont'd from A1

Wayne Commission: Wayne County Food Bank, Emergency Medical Services, 2023 budget opening, a WayneCounty Fair recap and a minor lot subdivision were discussed EMS. He is currently looking into providing extra training to the local EMS.

The commission then approved minutes from the August 7th, 2023 meeting and set the date for a budget hearing to modify the county’s budget on September 11, 2023. The 2023 budget will be approved at the September 18, 2023 commission meeting. The commission then

approved a 1-lot minor subdivision request for Adrian Ruger. He met all requirements and will add a hammerhead turn-around for emergency vehicle access.

Commissioner Brian then wanted to give his thanks to everyone that helped out with the fair.

“It was a great success and I’ve heard nothing but good every place I’ve went,” he said. Brian also noted that they served roughly 700

people at the dinner and the rodeo sold close to 15002000 tickets. The commissioners briefly discussed the need to come up with a better seating plan in the future.

Lastly, the commission made a motion to go with Dan Johnson for the Civic Center Appraisal and approved vouchers excluding the $2,000 that was supposed to go to Bicknell Farmers Market which never materialized this year.

Reporter: Nancy Goude Payroll: Trudy Stowe

Images Courtesy Marci Milligan

The Insider

Where did Summer Go?

by Adus F. Dorsey II

It is September, in every slot in every motel parking lot there is a car parked in it, sometimes if the cars are compact there might be two. According to visitor records kept in a secret vault somewhere in a red building below the rim there are colored graphs and stacks of calculated numbers on fading pieces of paper that indicate people tend to move around the country a lot starting in the ninth month of every year. Strategically placed questionnaires and the word from the information specialist at the counter down the visitor center indicate the September traveling public ranges from the growing population of Blue Hairs beginning their annual migration to St. George, to the recently Empty Nesters with some time and disposable income on their hands now that they are without a hoard of teenagers with raging hormones to feed.

And then there is the occasional wandering, foreign language speakers on a mission to hit the lottery at all the National Parks in the Utah Mighty Five. Ever since Capitol Reef National Park gained notoriety on the Best Kept Secret Park in the World list every out of state from A to Z and mostly California and Las Vegas Nevada, have been seen on a regular basis from Loa to Hanksville. Most notable and dangerous to the eighteen wheelers and ranchers with horse trailers on the highway are the out of state cars and campers that find the middle of the road the best place to park and take pictures of the spectacular scenery on both Highway 24 and the All American Highway 12. But for the most part the visitors to Wayne County and Capitol Reef Country are courteous and stand around with their mouths open in awe. But parking is at a premium, particularly at

Hickman Bridge and Grand Wash where it is white knuckle waiting for a kid to step out into the road from a rental RV.

Spirit of Community Alive and Well for National Day of Service

ESCALANTE - Upwards of 75 community members volunteered September 9 in Escalante as part of the National Day of Service.

Groups of children and adults alike rolled up their sleeves and pitched in to help clean up the city park, paint curbs, weed along Main Street, cleaned up the Heritage Center and more as acts of community service in memorial of those who lost their lives on 9/11.

Escalante High School counselor and coach Adam Griffin oversaw the curb painting by the younger volunteers along Main Street. He said, laughingly, “there are a LOT more curbs than I thought that needed painting!”

Volunteers from the City, Grand Staircase Escalante Partners, US Forest Service and private citizens handled the tree falling, limbing and general clean-up of the city park in preparation for the Escalante Canyons Art Festival September 15-24. Volunteers from the Turnabout Ranch and private citizens did a variety of weeding and general cleanup throughout the city. The Heritage Center got some muchneeded vegetation removal of invasive weeds as well.

Event organizers were pleased with the day.

“It’s a great event. It’s great to see everyone come out to help clean up our town,” said one of the event

by Nancy Goude

A curious phenomenon that hasn’t been seen by residents, animals and gardeners in a handful of years is the copious amount of fruit on the trees and vegetables growing in gardens everywhere in and around Wayne County. Even those without green thumbs have plants

sprouting and producing everything from Sun Flowers to Zucchini the size that would make a Texan proud.

Local orchards are often crowded with deer sparring over Crab Apples, apricots and early apples. The orchards at Capitol Reef National the park are brimming and limbs are heavy with an abundance of ripe fruit. Tourists that are not used to just walking into an area and picking straight from the tree also look a bit guilty when biting into apples and peaches that do not have little bar coded stickers on them, but there are smiles when Charlie the orchard guy comes and tells them it is all is good and a “all you can eat” buffet inside the fence, so enjoy the Capitol Reef Orchard experience.

Thanks Charlie…

Along the lines of a feeding frenzy is the morning rush at all the coffee shops and anywhere that serves anything with an egg or biscuits and gravy on the menu, which in Torrey includes the Chuckwagon Deli and Beth Ann’s Wild Rabbit Café. Locals in the know and the Speed De-

mon Tour operators from Loa find it best to get in and out early if you are looking for speedy service. Anytime after 8:30 a.m. and you will find yourself standing in a line out in the street. The best part about it is that the wait is always worth it.

Lawn mower repair has been brisk at Loa builders; Wayne County yards are greener and weeds taller than they have been since the days of Noah and his oversized food truck shaped like an ark. Rain clouds show up on the weather app so often these days some folks are concerned that Wayne County might lose its high desert status in place of a rainforest. Not likely, but with climate change on everyone’s mind there is always the possibility.

The water level at Lake Powell is rising at a record rate and Hanksville is on pace for another banner year. For anyone keeping track sunburns have been on the decline and burger sales and fuel sales are up. Have a good week….

organizers Royce Orme just as a monsoon rain came to settle and rinse the dust that was kicked up during the various cleanup projects.

Volunteers dedicated their Saturday morning to investing their sweat equity to honor the fallen.

“Never Forget . I’ll never forget that terrible day. I know exactly what I was doing and this is the least I can do,” said Brent Griffin. This sentiment was echoed over-and-over throughout the event.

Escalante High School and Elementary School

Principal Peter Baksis and elementary teacher Larry Marshall donned aprons and handled the grilling duties for the lunch provided when the work was done.

Volunteers were treated to barbecued burgers, Seth Peterson’s homegrown watermelon, potato and macaroni salads, chips and washed down with root beer floats courtesy of the Escalante Prevention Coalition.

City Councilor Sally Orme said “It’s really nice to see so many people come out to help clean up our town. This is a great place to live.”

National Day of Service Attracts Volunteers Throughout Bryce Valley

Melissa Kreisler of Missouri and Karinne Smits from Kansas visit the orchard at Capitol Reef National Park.

Adus Dorsey

BRYCE VALLEY - On September 9th, several towns along Highway 12, including Bryce Canyon City, Tropic, Cannonville, Henrieville, Escalante, and Boulder, participated in the annual National Day of Service. The event invited citizens to chip in towards improving their places by cleaning up, mowing, weeding, hauling large trash items, and other activities in memory of those lost in the September 11th attacks. Hundreds of residents came out and contributed to the success of the day, helping to make our small towns more connective and beautiful places to live.

by Kadi Franson

More than 75 volunteers came out in Escalante to participate in town cleanup activities for the National Day of Service.

Nancy Goude Peter Densmore

Wills, Trusts, and More Estate Administration: Choosing an Executor or Trustee

We do not like to think about death. We are not wild about paperwork and procedures, either. Administering the estate of a deceased person (decedent) unfortunately involves death and taxes and careful accounting and attention to detail.

In your will you name an executor to handle your estate. A commonly known term for the executor is “personal representative.”

If you die without a will, the Court will appoint a personal representative to carry out this function, so it is preferable for you to make the choice. If you use a revocable trust for your estate planning, you will name a successor trustee.

Who should you name as your executor or trustee? It is important to be sure that your executor or trustee is capable of handling the responsibility.

The executor or trustee must be detail-oriented, be able to persevere in dealing with bills and insurance reimbursements, hospital paperwork, Medicare, ambulance, and doctor costs incurred in a last illness. The executor or trustee must be someone who is comfortable in handling paperwork, not afraid to ask questions, and have decent communication skills. An executor or

by Jeffery J. McKenna

trustee may have to manage an investment portfolio and make important investment decisions.

Your executor or trustee may also have to cope with relatives who may be wondering why it’s taking so long to receive their inheritance or why their bequests are smaller than they expected.

This can happen if, for example, the decedent’s money was aggressively invested in the stock market, and those stocks nosedived after he or she wrote the will or trust. The executor or trustee is responsible for various tax returns, and may have to manage the decedent’s property throughout the probate process. The process can last more than a year. The process can involve managing an investment portfolio and making important investment decisions.

Some people name a professional executor or trustee, rather than naming their spouse or another relative. This assures that the executor or trustee has no possible conflict of interest, since the executor or trustee does not stand to gain from the will or trust.

An additional benefit of a professional executor or trustee is that it lessens the possibility of personal liability for a family mem-

Unreal

NOW WITH A PANGUITCH AND RICHFIELD OFFICE TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AND AROUND GARFIELD AND SEVIER COUNTIES.

Tone Deaf

Recently visiting my hometown, I ran into Bev, a classmate I had not seen in years. We updated each other on careers, marriages, children, and found common ground discussing the joys and hardships of being the single parent of a teenager. She admitted the decisions she made and advice she gave as a mother were based on hope and instinct rather than any certainty of what was best. I agreed, but said our parents probably felt the same way—and we hadn't turned out too badly.

My mom had always wanted to learn to play the piano, so Dad bought her one for her birthday. A few weeks later, I called and asked how she was doing. "We returned the piano," said Dad. "I persuaded her to switch to a clarinet."

"Why?" I asked.

"Because," he explained, "with a clarinet, she can't sing along."

Shower

sudoku

"Yeah," she replied. "But we had real parents. Our kids just have us." I understood exactly what she meant.

Rounding Up

ber. In conclusion, there are many factors to consider in naming a successor trustee or executor.

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. THEME:

My sister decided to go on a diet, and that first evening she phoned me. I could tell her mouth was full, so I asked her what she was eating. "A cupcake," she mumbled. "I just got on the scale, and it read 149 1/2 pounds. I decided that was no place to start a diet, so I'm rounding it off to 150."

To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9

This week's answers on B5

9. Start of "The Night Before

brightest star 40. Snack, in Spain 41. Rose oil 43. *Yogi Berra - 295 PA,

44. *Player's representative

Eyelid affliction 47. Shade of beige 48. *a.k.a. Mr. October 50. Small island 52. In the know 53. Part of armor

55. Octopus' defense

57. *Last year's World Series winners 60. *Ronald Acu a Jr.'s

Asimov

38. *"The Catch" (1954) catcher

42. Rekindled

45. Like theater seating

49. Big-headedness

51. Join the army

56. Buckwheat dish

57. Halo

58. Do like volcano

59. Bluish green

60. Sir Mix-____-

61. Delhi bread

62. Spill the beans

63. *Whitey Ford, Bob Gibson and Christy Mathewson

64. *Commissioner Manfred

66. Bug enemy

PANGUITCH GEM

Theater Showtimes

(Tuesday-Saturday):

September 22-28: Blue Beetle

September 29:

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3

Check Facebook and Instagram for up-to-date info

Oh where did the summer go? This Saturday is the Autumnal Equinox and summer will be over. While the world roasted under extreme hot weather, we here in paradise, it was really mild with only about 3 or 4 days when it got in the low nineties. July – August were the warmest months on record worldwide. Phoenix had 35 days of 110 degrees or warmer and still people keep moving there. Since the start of summer we have lost 3 hours of daylight, an hour and a half in the morning and the same at night.

These are some of the facts on the heat that has plagued us this last summer. 100 million is the number of Americans under an excessive heat warning during a period when temperatures rose even higher later in the summer. 35% of the energy provided to Texas was by wind and solar renewable power during the state's heat waves, helping keep the state cool while temperatures surpassed 100 degrees for days on end. 3,203 is the number of fires that raged across Canada in early July, producing some of the worst air quality in the world in Chicago, New York and other northern cities.

Having been a firefighter in California, this is the time of the year that the Santa Ana winds kick in and their fire season begins. I went on one of these fires in Malabo (sp) and the wind blows toward the oceans and

September 25 - October 1

by John Mosley

This week we’re back to the planets.

If you’re up before the sky gets too bright with the approaching dawn you can’t fail to marvel at Venus, the brilliant “morning star” well up in the east. Venus rises 3-1/3 hours before the sun so you can see it against a fully dark sky and then watch it slowly fade as the sky brightens. How late in the morning can you still see it? Surprisingly, you can see it all day until it sets in the midafternoon if your sky is relatively dust-free. Try it!

Venus is 1/3 illuminated by the sun so telescopically it looks like a tiny 1/3-full crescent moon.

Little Mercury is nearby, both much lower and much fainter. During the first half of this week Mercury rises an hour before the sun, so 40 minutes before sunrise it sits about 7° above the due east true horizon almost 30° to the lower left of Venus at the 7 o’clock position.

In the evening sky you have Jupiter and Saturn. Saturn is out when it gets dark but Jupiter doesn’t rise until around 9ish. Look for Saturn a third of the way up the southeastern sky when the sky has grown fully dark. Saturn is in the large constellation that has no bright stars named Aquarius, the Water Carrier, the Culligan Man of his day

before indoor plumbing when water was delivered to your door. You’ve heard of it only because planets like Saturn plus the sun and moon pass through it.

Ditto Aries the Ram which hosts Jupiter. Aries has only 3 moderately bright stars and a lot of

ington looks nothing like the guy on our dollar bill. In the Middle Ages and especially in the Renaissance star maps were to look beautiful as well as be useful and then began the tradition of filling in the sky with decorative pictures. Google “history of constel-

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com

burns anything in its path. The wind was blowing real hard from the east and then it died down and we used torches to light the brush and then the wind blew from the west and the fire (which was spectacular in the night) burned back on itself and was out by morning. These are the times that fire bugs come out and light many of these fires. So Calif. hasn’t seen the worst of it yet.

September has a number of days that should be remembered. Of course Labor Day. Patriot Day is on the 11th, Full Harvest Moon day falls on the 17th, the full moon closest to the Autumn Equinox is called the Harvest Moon. The moon rises only about 30 minutes later each night providing more light for finishing the harvest. Then I learned in Church today that the 17th is also the date when our Constitution was signed, I believe it was in 1786.

Talking to Larry Marvicka, who drives one of the buses out at Bryce Canyon, that the crowds in the summer were nothing compared to what is happening there now. The park is doing plenty of advertising, their 100 years as first a National monument then a National Park in 1928. If you only see one national park this year, make it Bryce Canyon and it is really working. This is the week of the start of the second season and I see a few NO vacancy signs on our motels. It will all end on the 15th of October, why I have no idea?

This last week the High School had their welcome back to school night on Saturday evening and I hear it went well. The Fund Raiser for the Allen boy who had a heart transplant was also held last Monday and hopefully went well. Panguitch sure looks after their fam-

ily, which takes in the whole town

Last week I watched the US Open tennis matches, this is something I never watch, but there are some new young players that are breathing life back into the sport. The Women's match was won by one of 4 teenagers that had done this. Coco Gauff lost the first set to the number #1 player, but came back and took control of the game and won the second two sets. She went into the stands and hugged everyone that had helped her win the Championship. When she came back on the court she knelt down and said a prayer. When asked about this, she said that she always prays before each match, for the Lord to give her the strength to do her best, never to help win. She was giving him thanks for her strength to do well.

Well the NFL season is underway and the big anticipation of Arron Rogers to make his debut as the quarterback of the NY Jets. He

played for the Green Bay Packers for 18 years without any major problems. On his third down he went back to pass and was creamed and tore his Achilles’ tendon and he will be out for the year. If there weren’t enough sports on TV, Hockey begins next week, Baseball is coming to an end with only one more week before the second season and it could run clear to November. My two teams, the Angels and the Yankees are out of it as are my three favorite players. Trout, Oshimi for the Angels and Judge for the Yanks. But my favorite season, Basketball, will be starting soon and will add some excitement to a game. Actually my favorite game is volleyball and that season is coming to an end much too soon. When I was in the doctor’s office last week, the nurse asked me when my birthday was and I told her Nov. 5th and she said what year and I told her every year. Mack O.

prime real estate trafficked by the sun, moon, and planets as Jupiter is demonstrating tonight. Yet it’s seen as a male sheep.

It’s important to realize that the constellations were NOT named because they looked like what they’re named after, but in honor of that person or object. No one ever thought Aries resembles a sheep, but sheep and goats were the most important domestic animals when and where Aries was named, which was in Babylonian times (earlier it was identified with a “hired hand”). We still do similar things today: the state of Wash-

Courtesy Rich Csenge

lations” for many centuries of interesting reading.

Saturn sits 3½° above the nearly-full moon on Tuesday the 26th.

The full moon on September 29 is the last so-called “supermoon” of the year. It won’t look any different than any other full moon.

If you have a telescope look for Comet Hartley, presently about 9th magnitude in Auriga. Google it for details.

And a reminder that a near total eclipse of the sun happens on the morning of October 14. Google “eclipse October 14” for details.

The Sky Report is presented as a public service by the Stellar Vista Observatory, a nonprofit organization based in Kanab, Utah, which provides opportunities for people to observe, appreciate, and comprehend our starry night sky. Additional information is at www.stellarvistaobservatory.org. Send questions and comments to John@StargazingAdventures.org.

Sherwood Albrecht

BICKNELL - Sherwood LeRoy Albrecht passed away September 7, 2023 in Centerfield, Utah at the age of 90 years old.

Sherwood was born April 18, 1933 to William Torval and Elnore Rasmussen Albrecht in Bicknell, Utah. He married his lifelong companion, Renee Yvonne Weber on June 2, 1954 in the Manti LDS Temple. They were married for over 69 years.

Sherwood had many accomplishments; he served in the US Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska where he met many lifelong friends. He worked for Utah Department of Transportation, District 4, for 28 years. He helped construct I-70 and many of the beautiful bridges around southern Utah. He contracted the US mail route from Richfield to Bullfrog for 25 years. He was the mayor of Bicknell for 20 years. He served on the draft board for Wayne County. He was a member of the Six County Association of Government. He was the ward clerk for the Thurber Ward and served with eight bishops; while concurrently serving as the financial clerk for the Loa Utah Stake. He was one of the founding members of the Wayne County Jeep Posse and helped construct the first Jeep Posse building in Bicknell.

Sherwood's favorite place on earth was the Boulder Mountain, where he enjoyed logging, fishing, hunting, and camping with friends and family. He was a pilot and had several of his own planes. He enjoyed his fish farm in the Bicknell bottoms with his grandchildren.

Sherwood is survived by his wife: Renee; daughters: Tamra Kay Lyman of Bicknell, Cherie (Doug) Snow of Boulder, Monica LeFevre of Richfield; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brothers: Maurice (Lola) Albrecht of Bicknell, Steve (LeAnn) Albrecht of Bicknell, Carl (Gail) Albrecht of Richfield and sister: Mary (Larry) Barnum of St. George.

He is joined in heaven by his parents; granddaughter: Lexis LeFevre; and grandson: Dillon Jones

A special thank you to Madison Blackburn, Charlene Vandyke, Kathy Woolsey, David and Tonya Moosman and all of Sherwood's friends and family for your love and support.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. in the Bicknell Cemetery, 700 South Cemetery Road in Bicknell, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to the service at the Thurber LDS Ward Church, 190 North 200 East in Bicknell, from 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.

Livestreaming of the services can be found at: https:// www.springerturner.com/ under Sherwood's obituary 15 minutes prior to starting time.

Services are under the care of Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah

than typical in the southeastern portion of the state. This lower evaporative demand meant that less water was needed to keep landscapes healthy. Since outdoor use is about 60% of residential use, this can result in big water savings.

Statewide reservoir storage is at 77%, a considerable improvement from last year’s 45% at this time. For context, the normal storage level for this period is around 57%.

Our reservoirs are declining at a slower rate than typical. This is likely due to the lower evaporative demand on reservoirs as well as lower human use due to the lower evaporative demand. Statewide, reservoirs have dropped a little over 8% since their peak in July. Normally, reservoirs drop around 15% when looking at the same period of time for reservoirs statewide.

Great Salt Lake levels peaked at an elevation of 4194.0 (on June 19 and 20), which is about 5.5 feet above the record-low set last November. The lake’s salinity has returned to favorable levels. As inflows decrease and temperatures rise, the lake is expected to decline until October, when cooler temperatures and precipitation increase.

“As we transition into the next season, it’s important for everyone to be mindful of their irrigation practices,” Hasenyager said. “This is the time when we should start dialing back our irrigation schedules, paying close attention to how much water

Dorothy Chidester Mervin James Barnhurst

HIGHLAND/PANGUITCH - Our sweet (and sassy), mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt, and friend, Dorothy Ann Cooper Chidester, 87, passed away in American Fork, Utah on September 11, 2023. Dorothy was born on October 2, 1935 to George Nathan and Cora Arvilla Cooper in Panguitch, Utah. Dorothy married her lifelong best friend, Arthury Ray Chidester on September 8, 1955 in the St. George, Utah Temple.

Dorothy and Art have 3 children: Arthur Brad (Lei) Chidester, Larkspur, CO; Lorraine (Jay) Bennett, American Fork; Merilee (Clayton) Wilson, Cedar City. They have 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 1 greatgreat grandchild.

Dorothy grew up in Panguitch and graduated with honors from Panguitch High School in 1953. She loved being a cheerleader for the Panguitch High Bobcats and attending the many dances. Panguitch was always considered home because of all the friends and family connections she had there.

Dorothy and Art lived in Panguitch, Salt Lake City, Coalville, Moab, Highland, and Panguitch Lake.

Dorothy worked as a secretary for Atlas Minerals in Moab, but her favorite job was being a florist.

Dorothy made lifelong friends wherever she went. She loved gathering family and friends together with wonderful food and lots of card games (especially canasta-Dorothy’s rules).

Dorothy’s number one priority was her family. She created a loving and beautiful home where all were welcome. She was Art’s number one supporter in all he did and was the backbone of all his and her family’s accomplishments.

Dorothy was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings where she shared her talents, time, and energy into fulfilling them fully.

Dorothy loved capturing memories with photos and scrapbooks. She spent countless hours documenting and creating amazing scrapbooks that will be treasured for years to come.

Funeral services for family and friends will be held Saturday, September 16 at 11:00 a.m. in the Highland 8th Ward Chapel, 10390 North Alpine Highway, Highland Utah. A viewing will be held prior to the service from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Graveside services will be held later that day at 4:00 pm at the Panguitch, Utah Cemetery. Online guestbook and live streaming of services can be found at www.maglebymortuary.com under Dorothy’s obituary. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.

Forest Service

we use. Conservation is still a top priority in order to ensure responsible water usage. Our Weekly Lawn Watering Guide provides general recommendations based on the weather to help community members be more waterwise.”

How does monsoonal moisture affect our reservoirs?

Increased Inflows: Monsoonal moisture can lead to intense, short-term rainfall. While this can contribute to an immediate increase in the inflow of water into reservoirs through runoff from rivers and streams, the overall impact on reservoir levels can be relatively short-lived, especially if the region experiences a rapid return to drier conditions.

Improved Water Quality: The flush of monsoonal rains can be beneficial for reservoir water quality. It can help dilute pollutants and reduce the buildup of sediments in the reservoir, especially when followed by effective reservoir management practices.

Reduced Irrigation Demand: One of the most significant benefits of monsoonal moisture for reservoirs is its impact on how often we need to irrigate. This reduces the demand for irrigation water, which is typically a significant draw on reservoir resources. As a result, monsoons help conserve water and reduce the strain on reservoirs during this period.

Supporting Ecosystems: Monsoonal moisture can also benefit aquatic ecosystems connected to reservoirs. Increased water flow from the monsoon rains can provide critical habitat and breeding

conditions for fish and other aquatic life. This supports biodiversity and ecological health.

Flood Risk Management: While the moisture is beneficial, it's essential for water resource managers to monitor reservoir levels during monsoon events to prevent potential overflows and flooding. Proper reservoir management, including controlled releases, is essential to manage flood risks effectively.

Water Supply Planning: Monsoonal moisture, although temporary, can provide a respite from drought conditions. It's a crucial period for water resource managers to assess reservoir conditions, plan for future water needs and emphasize the importance of water conservation practices even during wetter periods.

In summary, while monsoonal moisture might not have a sustained impact on reservoir levels, it significantly contributes to reduced demand for irrigation water. This helps conserve water resources and alleviate pressure on reservoirs during the monsoon season, ultimately benefiting water availability for various purposes in regions where agriculture heavily relies on natural rainfall. Proper reservoir management and long-term water resource planning remain essential to maximize the benefits of monsoonal moisture while managing associated risks.

—Utah Division of Water Resources

HATCH - On the evening of September 13, 2023, Mervin James Barnhurst from Hatch, Utah, returned home to his Heavenly Father, surrounded by his family. Mervin, or “Merv”, was born in the Spring of 1941 in a one room log cabin in Hatch. He lived over 82 years and each one was meaningful as he filled many different roles as a son and a brother of six siblings. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eric Mervin and Ora Wilcock Barnhurst and three of his siblings.

In his youth, he helped on his family’s homestead and learned to hunt and fish with his dad and grandpa. As a young man, he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Great Lakes Mission. He also served time in the Army where he was stationed in Korea. The roles he was most proud of were that of husband, father and grandfather.

It was love at first sight when he met Lorna Pollock, and they married in the fall of 1966 in the St. George Temple. They had six children together: Ora LaFaun, Jolyn (Tim Smith), Leslie (Jeff Taylor), Julie, David and Brent; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

While raising his family, he served his community of Hatch on the Town Council and as Mayor. He served on the Garfield County School Board, was a leader in the Boy Scouts of America and earned the Silver Beaver award which is one of the highest awards in this organization. His service in the Church included Primary Teacher, Ward Clerk, High Council member, Bishop and Bishop’s Counselor.

He worked as a mechanic and warehouse manager after completing schooling and was fortunate enough to work for most of his life with Garkane Power in Hatch. When he had spare time, he loved spending it with his family getting firewood, hunting, camping and fishing, especially on the Boulder Mountain. He was an excellent chef with Dutch ovens and was famous for warning everyone he cooked for, “If you go away hungry, it’s your own fault!”

He spent his final two years in the Garfield Memorial Nursing Home after suffering a stroke. His goal was to improve his strength so that he could return home and care for his sweetheart, Lorna. In the end his physical body would not let him accomplish this goal. He taught all of us the importance of enduring to the end and living a meaningful life, no matter what your circumstances may be.

Cont'd from A1 ity,” said Intermountain Regional Forester Mary Farnsworth. “These investments demonstrate our region’s commitments to addressing and preventing the harm caused by invasive species.”

The investments were awarded to public and private organizations, Tribes, states, local landowners, and Forest Service research stations to respond to the spread of damaging invasive species. Threats include wood boring insects, exotic fungi, non-native plant species, and other potential pests and pathogens. The funds will support activities focused on invasive species detection, prevention, eradication, and research.

For more information on where the Forest Service is investing through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address invasive species, visit https://www.fs.usda. gov/managing-land/invasive-species/funded-projects. —US Forest Service

Perhaps his greatest legacy is his example of expressing gratitude. For 80 years he had been the one serving others, and it was not easy for him to accept the fact that he needed assistance. No matter how uneasy or painful he found some of these situations to be, he would always acknowledge that he knew they were doing their best to help him. As a caregiver or a family member was leaving, he would always conclude with a “Thank you!” So, from all of us that you have temporarily left behind, for all the service you gave, and for the gratitude you showed us when we had the privilege of serving you, we say, “Thank you, Merv! and God be with you till we meet again.”

The family extends their gratitude to all of the caregivers and employees of Garfield Memorial Hospital who cared for dad.

In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by brothers Del (Barbara) Barnhurst, Dan (Kim) Barnhurst, Daryl Barnhurst. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Wallace and Kenneth (Kathy), sister Nadine, sisters-in-law Linda Jackson and Marcia Barnhurst and brother-in-law Gayle Pollock.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in the Hatch Utah Ward Chapel, where friends may call from 11:00 to 12:30. Burial will be in the Hatch Cemetery with Military Honors. Live streaming of the services will be available through Mervin’s obituary at www.maglebymortuary.com. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.

The Escalante High School boys cross country team proved it is a contender for a top finish at the 1A State meet next month after beating all of the teams from Region 20 on September 8 at the Wayne High School meet.

The Moquis bested all other teams with seven top 20 finishers and tallying 23 points to beat second place finisher, Panguitch’s 25 points.

Escalante junior Rayce Jenkins was the top finisher with a time of 21.11 just 40 seconds off-pace of first place finisher, Piute’s Kade Severe’s time of 20.31. The Moquis’ Peter Baksis was the second-fastest finisher for the team crossing the finish line in 6th place overall, while Kendal Gardner rounded out the top 10 finishers in 9th place.

“We did a great job at Wayne. We beat every team from our region. We are a serious contender for a top finish at State next month,” said Escalante Assistant Coach Royce Orme.

Head Coach Adam Griffin said, “Panguitch is our toughest competition in our region. Piute has

Fleet-footed Moquis Race Towards State Title

by Nancy Goude

Coach

three really good runners and they are trying to find a fourth so they can complete the team.”

Escalante will host the Regional Meet on October 17 and will head to the State Meet the following week on October 24.

The Moquis get a bit of a break in the competition at state this year as the defending champion, Water

PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

Well another good week for the Cats. The volleyball team traveled down to Valley for a good game against the Buffalos. The Cats got some good action in all three levels. The Cats won all three events but they were fun games. Valley this year has a really big team with about 30 girls on it and there could be some real competition in the years to come. On Saturday it was the Sophomore tournament here and there was a lot of competition with a lot of good teams, both 1A, 2A and 3A. The Cats played all through the tournament with one loss, and that was against Richfield. In the semis the Cats played Canyon View from Cedar and came away with a win in three games. This set up the final game against the Cats and Richfield. It was an exciting game to watch with the Cats winning the first game. The second game was all Richfield. They led 23 to 11 in the second game, when the Cats server made 11 straight points and the score was 23 to 22, when Richfield called time out to freeze the server. Well it worked, the server hit the next ball into the net and Richfield won the second game. In the third game which only went to 15 the Cats served their first two serves into the net and it was all over, with the Cats coming in second in the tournament.

Its back to the Varsity games and the Cats went up to So. Sevier on the 19th, the Cats have three home games on the 20th Wayne Badgers will be here, the 22nd it will be Tabiona and our final home game will be on the 26th against Parowan.

The Baseball Team has had an outstanding year with only three losses, all against Bryce Valley and the game here on the 15th was much of the same. The baseball fan base is really big, with much of the parking lot full and much of the viewing area in back of home plate. The JV game was over quickly with Cat winning 18 to 2, and there was a one hour break before the Varsity game started. The Mustangs led off the first inning, with many walks and came around with 3 runs. The Cats just couldn’t string their hits together to do any scoring, even though they were getting a lot of wood on the ball. In the 5th the Mustangs scored 2 more runs, it was cold and I hadn’t eaten all day, so I went home. The Cats have a game on the 20th @ Piute and a final game here against Valley on the 22nd. On the 30th State playoffs start and the Cats have a good chance to come home a winner.

The BobCat cross country team did real well at the Milford meet last week, with the Lady Cats taking first place with a 12 point score. Brook Albrecht 1st, Gabi Henrie 2nd, Amy Yardley 3rd and Freshman Pasile Henrie in 6th. Water Canyon, which is now a 2A team, came away in 1st, and Escalante 2nd 10 points ahead of the Cats. The Cross Country next meet will be at Piute on the 21st, and the following week we get a chance to see the teams in action here on the 28th. Again the season tickets are the best entertainment around here, they include the Volleyball games, Wrestling and both boys and girls Basketball.

the

School

Canyon, moved up to 2A. Leaving Monticello High as the toughest competition for Escalante’s run for the state title.

“We are trying to add a meet that Monticello will be at, otherwise we won’t see them until state,” said Coach Griffin. “They are returning almost everyone.”

On the girls’ side, Escalante’s lone runner,

Team for their September 14 meet at Milford. At right, members

Sophomore Clara Peterson, clocked a 30.39 run for a 23rd place finish overall.

“We lost two seniors to graduation and a third decided not to return this year, so Clara is our only runner on the girls’ side,” said Griffin.

Escalante’s runners will have three and possibly four opportunities to shave time off their personal

records and see how they matchup against the competition in preparation for the Regional meet.

“We are really looking forward to the Regional meet. It’s a really fun season and will be great to see how we do!” said Orme.

Results from the September 14 meet at Milford were unavailable at press time.

The team is currently selling banners for the regional meet to help cover the costs for travel to out of town meets that require overnight stays. Anyone interested in more information, please contact Coach Griffin at 435-826-4205 or adam.griffin@garfk12.org

Injuries, unforced errors, gritty play highlight EHS volleyball recent matchups

by Nancy Goude

court to face off against Valley in a regional matchup.

Valley is 3-2 in regional play, 3-8 overall and coming off a loss to Panguitch. Valley has tallied wins in regional play against Wayne (twice) and Milford, while getting bested by regional leader and 4-0 Panguitch twice. Results from the September 15 match with Bryce Valley were unavailable at press time.

Both of Escalante’s regional losses have come on the road as the team has faced ankle injuries with Mazee Dunton and Ellie Nelson and been impacted by unforced errors.

Nelson’s injury remains fresh.

“My ankle is doing better. I think the team just simply needs to stop making so many mistakes,” Dunton said about the team’s need to improve on their fundamentals. She also pointed to her own energy level as needing overall improvement. “I think I need to work on my energy in the game and help everyone keep their energy levels up!”

The Escalante volleyball team improved to 8-2 overall and dropped to 2-2 in Region 20 action with a gritty win against Milford on September 6 followed by a series of road matches against Beaver Dam, Fredonia and Piute.

The play so far in the 2023 season has garnered the team a No. 3 ranking in 1A Volleyball RPI rankings by MaxPreps. Monument Valley is No. 1 and Panguitch is No. 2 ahead of the

Moquis indicating exciting times and fierce competition for the remainder of regional action and showdowns in the runs leading up to the state tournament.

The Moquis notched road wins against Beaver Dam 25-8, 25-10 and 2510 on September 7 and Fredonia in three straight sets before falling to Piute, 21-25, 25-22 and 23-25 on September 13.

On September 20, the team returns to the home

“The loss against Piute was tough. We missed some key serves and made several unforced errors,” said Coach Sabrina Hughes.

Meanwhile, Hughes is pleased with the progress she is seeing from the team’s setters, CC Cook and Taylie Carlisle.

“Our setters are both really coming along well. They are starting to put up some nice sets so that is good to see!”

Dunton reports her ankle is doing better, while

The last home win against Milford saw the Moquis down 6-20 in the third set after winning the first two 25-22 and 25-16. A ruckus crowd cheered the team on to a 27-25 come-from-behind win to claim the match 3 sets to 0.

“The comeback with Milford was fun but we shouldn’t have been down by 14 to begin with. To come back and win when you are down 6-20 is amazing for any team though. It was just a lot of scrappy plan and I was impressed by the way they were still swinging at the end instead of playing it safe!” said Hughes.

Adam Griffin preps

Escalante High

Cross Country

of the team do a cool down lap at the end of practice recently.

Nancy Goude

Nancy Goude

EHS volleyball coach Sabrina Hughes confers with her team during a home game.

Quinoa Festival:

Quinoa Festival

Cont'd from A1

ally grown,” said Kaspar. “That’s in the high-altitude valleys of the Andes mountains, where it never gets too hot, there’s not much water, and the soil is not ideal.”

In particular, quinoa requires a climate that does not exceed 95 degrees Fahrenheit for extended periods of time.

Being generally interested in quinoa, Kaspar had connected with Scott Poulsen, who was already growing quinoa near Hatch, who in turn introduced him to the work of Dr. Rick Jellen, a professor at Brigham Young University and a world-renowned expert on quinoa. Though both are located in Utah, Kaspar and Jellen actually met for the first time at an international quinoa conference in Iquique, Chile. As a plant breeder, Jellen studies various quinoa production traits and provided Kaspar with a number of experimental varieties to try out, which Kaspar has been growing at his “quinoa field” at his home in Panguitch. In addition to the experimental varieties, Kaspar is also growing traditional commercially available varieties acquired from seed

The Quinoa Harvest and Andean Festival Festival’s main event, from 5:307:30pm pm, will be a Peruvian dinner buffet at the Panguitch Social Hall. For dessert, Gem Theater house-made ice cream will feature Andean flavors such as lucuma, passion fruit and mango.

companies.

Kaspar says his field has about twenty different varieties that he’s been trying out, and that the quinoa has grown well in Panguitch. This brings us to the

“harvest” portion of the Quinoa Harvest Festival, which happens mid-day on Saturday. From 12:30 to 1:00 pm, visitors can come to the quinoa field at 135 N. 400 East to meet with Kaspar and Dr. Jellen and learn about how quinoa is grown and harvested. (And, for the smaller set, this event will also offer llama rides for those wee enough to fit on a llama.)

Not to get ahead of ourselves, Quinoa Harvest & Andean Festival begins at 8am with a light breakfast at Panguitch’s Two Sunsets Hotel (50 N. Main St.), followed by an excursion to Casto Canyon for a short llama walk (which is just what it sounds like— walking a short way, with llamas) followed at around 9am by a musical concert among the red rocks provided by Los Hermanos de Los Andes (who are based out of Utah Valley) accompanied by the Latin Dance Heritage Ensemble.

A bit later, at noon, and back Panguitch, the next event will be a “Taste of Quinoa” potluck at the quinoa field, 135 N. 400 E., where participants are invited to provide a potluck dish—preferably featuring quinoa. Kaspar says a dozen have signed up to bring dishes so far, and all eaters are welcome. Those who bring a quinoa dish will be eligible for raffle prizes, and while eaters are sampling, Jessica Draper, a certified nutritionist, will give a short presentation on the health benefits of quinoa. (Spoiler alert: quinoa contains the most complete set of essential amino acids of any plant protein, with its cousin amaranth coming in at a distant second.)

The tasting, as mentioned previously, will be followed directly at the quinoa field by the Meet the Experts and harvest event. Concurrently with the lunch and presentations and llama rides there will be demon-

strations on how to use the guaraca, also known as an Andean slingshot.

Later in the day, the festival’s main event, at 5:30pm, will be a Peruvian dinner buffet at the Panguitch Social Hall (65 E. Center St.) catered by La Carreta Peruvian restaurant (based in Orem), featuring such delicacies as lomo saltado, ceviche, chicha morada, and, of course, quinoa. For dessert, Gem Theater house-made ice cream will feature Andean flavors such as lucuma, passion fruit and mango. Panguitch Gem original dark chocolate quinoa crunch bars will also be served. During dinner, Los Hermanos de Los Andes will play traditional Andean music, again joined by the Latin Dance Ensemble dance troupe.

The buffet dinner is a paid event and tickets ($20/adults, $10/16 and under) can be purchased online through EventBrite (fee added) or at the Panguitch Gem Theater with no fee. Organizers ask that you please buy your tickets early so they can plan appropriately for food and to ensure you will have a spot.

To cap the celebratory day, at 7:30pm the Gem Theater will offer a free movie (TBD) with a South American theme.

All proceeds from the Quinoa Harvest and Andean Festival will benefit Pachyonychia Congenita Project, a 501(c)3 public charity that supports PC patients and fosters research for treatments to help alleviate patient suffering (more info at www. pachyonychia.org). The PC Project helps patients who live with this extremely painful, rare and inherited skin disease. If you are not able to attend the Festival, please consider sponsoring someone to attend the event or making a donation directly to PC Project.

—Insider

Panguitch’s climate is a lot like where quinoa is traditionally grown, in the high-altitude valleys of the Andes mountains. —Roger Kaspar

Courtesy Roger Kaspar

Courtesy Roger Kaspar

At noon on Saturday, September 23, Quinoa Harvest and Andean Festival guests are invited to the quinoa field at 135 N. 400 East in Panguitch, for a potluck lunch featuring quinoa dishes, and for "Meet the Experts" sessions on quinoa nutrition science and how quinoa is grown and harvested. Llamas Rondo and Pegasus will be on hand for llama rides (for small children) and photo ops.

The Quinoa Harvest and Andean Festival festival will include raffle prizes during the noon potlock lunch (those bringing quinoa dishes are eligible to enter) as well as demonstrations on how to use the guaraca, also known as an Andean slingshot.

Courtesy Roger Kaspar

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States at the time of sale, on the front steps of the Garfield County Sixth District Court, 55 South Main, Panguitch, UT 84759, on OCTOBER 11, 2023 at 10:00 AM of said day, for the purpose of foreclosing a trust deed dated DECEMBER 14, 2021, and executed by CLIFFORD B GREEN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("MERS") SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR J. VIRGIL, INC. DBA MORTGAGE300, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, and SECURITY TITLE COMPANY OF GARFIELD COUNTY, as Trustee, which Trust Deed was recorded on DECEMBER 14, 2021 as Entry No. 281869, in Book 556, at Page 456, in the Official Records of GARFIELD County, State of Utah covering real property purportedly located at 320 EAST CENTER STREET, PANGUITCH, UTAH 84759 in GARFIELD County, Utah, and more particularly described as:

BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 2, BLOCK 38, PLAT "B", PANGUITCH TOWN SURVEY, RUNNING THENCE EAST 116 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 170 FEET; THENCE WEST 116 FEET; THENCE NORTH 170 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING. 07-0063-0310

The current Beneficiary of the trust deed is UTAH HOUSING CORPORATION, and the record owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Default is CLIFFORD B. GREEN.

Bidders must tender to the trustee a $20,000.00 deposit at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by 2:00 p.m. the day following the sale. Both the deposit and the balance must be paid to Smith Knowles PC in the form of a wire transfer, cashier's check or certified funds. Cash payments, personal checks or trust checks are not accepted.

DATED: August 31, 2023

LINCOLN TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY

By: Kenyon D. Dove

Its:

Authorized Agent

Telephone: (801) 476-0303

web site: www.smithknowles.com

SK File No. UTAH04-6315

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 7, 14 & 21, 2023

Legal Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF UTAH, GARFIELD COUNTY

55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, Telephone: (435) 676-1104; Facsimile: (435) 676-8239. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DANIEL A. AUSTER, deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS, Case No. 233600014, Assigned Judge: MARVIN D. BAGLEY, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PAMELA A. AUSTER was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of DANIEL A. AUSTER and creditors of the estate are given notice to present their claims to BARRY L. HUNTINGTON, attorney for the estate, P.O. Box 388, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, within 3 months after the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.

DATED this 12th day of September, 2023. BARRY

L. HUNTINGTON

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 21 & 28 and OCTOBER 5 & 12, 2023

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 Oct. 11, 2023 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 EXTENSION(S)

61-2872 (a35264): Asa Carter and Jemma GallioCarter, Randy Green, John and Peggy O. Ellenburg 1990 Living Trust, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company is/ are filing an extension for 1.8 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles North of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC.

97-2350 (A78495): David Gutekunst is/are filing an extension for 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (South of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

WAYNE COUNTY

NEW APPLICATION(S)

95-5508 (A83911): Patrick Madden propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.4 miles NW of Grover, UT) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

95-5509 (A83912): Shirley Hanks propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile NW of Grover, UT) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.

State Engineer

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 14 & 21, 2023

Orange balls of sweet juiciness fall from trees above in an orange mandala around our campfire ring.

The ants, box-elder bugs and I scurry to get them.

A strong wind brings a new mandala repeat, repeat, repeat day and night day after day.

Process, process, process fruit. Apricots frozen for later use, Apricot cobbler, Apricot jam, Apricot chutney, Apricot bread, Apricot smoothies, Apricot fruit salad, Apricot nectar, dried Apricots.

Move, move, move, moving out boxes of Apricots 6 restaurants, 2 food trucks, and a Zen Retreat for cash or credit on a future yummy meal or treat. More boxes of apricots shared with 17 friends, acquaintances and a family reunion.

Emotional processing and observations.

Have I developed OCAD, Obsessive Compulsive Apricot Disorder?

Up first thing every morning to pick up the mandala sorting it into:

1) good grounders for a box for someone,

2) less than perfect grounders (but still very good) for my use,

3) too mangled to bother with, which I rake into piles and wheelbarrow onto my compost as rich nourishment for next year's garden.

Mornings that I wake up early and can't sleep I slip out of the house quietly into the dark turning on the back porch light and the garage light to see the apricots. I start where I can see the apricots and finish by the light of the rising sun.

Sometimes I use a flashlight for the darkened parts of the yard or for the mornings we have guests and I don't want to turn on the garage light and wake them up.

I notice that the ants sleep at night.

If I get an early start

I don't have to blow an ant or box-elder bug off the apricots.

by Joy Morris

I am pleased with this observation, as I had never realized that ants go to bed with the dark and wake up with the light, just like we do.

And then, one of those crazy early mornings I was sneaking around my own backyard like a prowler I noticed there was one crazy ant out early getting apricots, just like me!

What would the criteria be for OCAD, Obsessive Compulsive Apricot Disorder?

Maybe:

-Early morning insomnia and apricot picking -Obsessive thoughts about apricots, i.e. what to do with them and who to give today's excess to -Obsessive activity picking up apricots from dawn to dark

-Ambivalent feelings towards apricots ranging from: love, admiration, dread, overwhelm, resentment, guilt, etc.

-Views all relationships through the filter of whether or not they can take one or more boxes of apricots

-Some people are valued more if they take apricots

-Relief when less apricots are available due to any reason, including natural or unnatural causes

-All symptoms go away when the apricots are gone.

No wonder a friend of mine told me that her mother had her husband cut down her apricot tree. Oh my. So sad, but, I can understand.

Then there is all the teaching the harvest provides. Stooping and picking fatigue, shoulder pain, lower back pain, I strain to really understand balance and self-care. When my wise yoga teacher suggested picking apricots in a different way, I started using my left hand to pick up apricots to avoid repetitive motion in my right hand. And sure enough it worked.

I try hard to accept that throwing unused apricots on the compost pile is not only legitimate, but desirable, adding nutrition to next year's garden. And then another teaching, as I noticed I was bullying the ants and box-elder bugs, as if I was entitled to any apricot I picked up. If one of them was already there I did not respect that.

Instead I used my giant size to blow them off, literally. Is this how I want to behave toward other species?

More and more I notice and love the peacefulness of seeing someone else's apricots on the ground under their tree. Not every apricot has to be processed. The bright orange fruits are beautiful and uplifting on these grey overcast monsoon days and sunny days alike, both on the tree or on the ground beneath, like small round presents, orange Easter eggs hidden in the dirt and grass.

Nature's art captures my breath and helps me see sweetness, fullness, abundance, and fruition. As the famous song says “summertime and the living is easy,” but only if you don't try to capture every single bit of it. What a touching experience to participate in the fruition of my community.

People all over town and the county are making apricot jam and pies, cobblers, pastries and apricot ice cream, sauces and syrups, smoothies and nectar and mead, chutney and on and on.

I guess it takes a village to honor an apricot tree.

Elena Mozhvilo | Unsplash

C lassified a ds

WE HAVE A FULL TIME JOB OPENING FOR A CONSTRUCTION WORKER IN OUR SC BROADBAND DIVISION IN THE PANGUITCH AREA:

We are looking for a team player who can operate and maintain heavy equipment as well as a worker who will be responsible for finding utilities, cleaning up driveways and potholes and other construction work. Must be in good physical condition and be able to lift 100 pounds. Class A CDL a must. Will be working outdoors in all kinds of weather. The successful candidate must be customer service oriented. Great benefit package. Submit resume to:

South Central Communications PO Box 555 Escalante, UT 84726

Attn: HR Or emailHR@socen.com

We are looking for friendly, hardworking professionals who enjoy the hospitality industry and interaction with guests.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

Front Desk Agents Laundry Services

Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen

Positions to start April 1st through October 31st

At Capitol Reef Resort we promote from within. Please stop by in person to complete an application. We are located at 2600 E SR 24, Torrey, UT 84775 435-425-3761

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

To place your ad, call 435-826-4400 or email snapshot@live.com

Classified ads start at just $7.50 per week for 25 words or less.

HELP WANTED

Position Announcements

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring for the following positions. For the application process and description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org

Remediation Specialist/Librarian at Panguitch High

Part-Time Custodian at Bryce Valley High

Part-Time Custodian at Boulder Elementary Head & Assistant Track Coach at Bryce Valley High

Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers in Escalante Route Bus Driver in Boulder

Para-Professionals/Aides at All Schools

Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers

SALARY: Please see 2023-2024 Garfield County School Districts Classified, District Office, and Certified Salary Schedules on the district website.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

MEETINGS

TROPIC AA MEETING Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion.

LDS ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAM

PANGUITCH

The LDS Addiction Recovery Program meets every Wednesday at 7pm at the Panguitch Stake Center, 550 S. 100 W Panguitch. Call 559-908-1498 for information.

SENIOR CENTER MENUS

Bryce Valley Senior Lunches at the BRYCE VALLEY Senior Center

TUES

Sept. 26th

WED Sept. 27th

THURS

Swiss steak, rice, green beans, salad bar/ peaches, cookie

Baked ham, baked potato, glazed carrots, salad bar/applesauce, white cake

Sept. 28st Taco soup w/meat, beans,cheese, chips, salad bar/pears, key lime pie

Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666

All meals are served with milk & bread. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors and $10 for those under 60 years of age.

sudoku

Answers for this week