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Two Federal Pandemic Emergency Assistance Programs Ending SALT LAKE CITY SNAP emergency allotment and the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, both temporary federal pandemic emergency assistance programs, will end in the coming months.

“These programs have helped thousands of Utah residents to make it through the economic challenges broughtabout by the pandemic,” said Nate McDonald, deputy director of the Utah Department of Workforce Services. “But we have always known these programs would be temporary, and fortunately, Utah’s economy has thousands of job opportunities for those who are looking.”

Utah’s most recently published job growth rate is 2.6% and unemployment rate is 2.2%.

When the federal government declared a public health emergency at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, it allowed for an emergency increase in monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or Food Stamps) benefits to SNAP eligible Assistance Programs Cont'd on page 8

Boulder Friends of Pando Releases End of Year Review Town Council

by Amiee Maxwell

by Tessa Barkan

Feb. 2023

Courtesy Lance Oditt

Approximately 53 acres of Pando on the Fishlake National Forest is fenced in to protect new shoots from being grazed on by deer and elk before they get a chance to mature. Several sections of the 10,000 foot long fence were in disrepair so volunteers with the citizen-science led non-profit Friends of Pando undertook three major fence restoration projects and several minor repair projects.

FISHLAKE N.F. 2022 was a big year for the Friends of Pando, a citizen-science led non-profit dedicated to education, research, and preservation efforts of Pando—a quaking aspen clone known as the world’s largest tree— according to results released from their end of

year report this week. Pando is located on the Fishlake National Forest just south of Fish Lake.

“We envision a future where Pando is understood, documented, and cared for so that it can be enjoyed for generations to come,” says Lance Oditt, executive director of Friends of Pando.

Six County BLM Issues Decision for Calf Creek Recreation Site VITA Program Provides Free Income Tax Prep

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The Bureau of Land Management has issued a decision record for the Calf Creek Recreation Site Deferred Maintenance and Improvements Project within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southern Utah. The decision record authorizes maintenance and site improvements. A 30day appeal period is open until close of business on March 4, 2023.

CALF CREEK RECREATION AREA - The Bureau of Land Management has issued a decision record for the Calf Creek Recreation Site Deferred Maintenance and Improvements Project within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southern Utah. The decision record authorizes muchneeded maintenance and site improvements, funded in part by Great American Outdoors Act investments, designed to meet public demand and increased visitation at the Calf Creek

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Recreation Area, while protecting Monument objects and values.

“The condition of the Calf Creek Recreation Site facilities has continued to dilapidate and worsen over time while the use of the site has continued to increase,” said Paria River District Manager Harry Barber.

“Prior to the Great American Outdoors Act, large improvement projects like this were simply out of reach, financially speaking. The Calf Creek

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In 2022, the organization distributed over 14,000 information products including brochures, information cards, and children’s activity books at the Richfield Visitor Center and through other Pando outreach events. Through an official partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, they were

also able to set up small information stands throughout the forest, as well as an information station at Fish Lake Lodge.

In 2022, Friends of Pando convened their first science committee. The Pando

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BOULDER - The February 2023 Boulder Town Council (TC) meeting began by discussing the Robison Road. The Zoning Administrator (ZA) stated that Robison Road may be considered a public road because they have received public funding, however, she suggests that they make it an officially dedicated road with a 40 foot right-of-way to match current standards.

Getting a survey would show where the road actually ends. This matter came up while reviewing the Meadowlark Subdivision application. A TC member stated for the record that they live on a lot that will be impacted by the dedication of the road, as they use it for access. It was stated that the TC should use the correct terms, including private street, public street, or driveway as opposed to roads, to match the wording in the ordinances.

The applicants asked who would be responsible for paying for the survey, and what the timeframe is for its completion. They have been working on this application for a year Boulder Council Cont'd on page 7

Ruby’s Inn Rolls out New Ice Ribbon for Festival

Bryce Canyon resort adds new ice skating option ahead of annual Winter Festival

SEVIER / SANPETE / WAYNE / MILLARD / PIUTE / JUAB COUNTIES - The Six County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is providing free income tax preparation services throughout the Six County Region—which includes Sevier, Sanpete, Wayne, Millard, Piute, and Juab Counties. If your household income is below $72,000 per year, you can have your taxes done for free. You may also qualify for an Earned Income Tax Credit of up to $6,935 even if you don’t owe any taxes.

An IRS Certified (VITA) volunteer will assist you with filling out an intake form, answer any questions you may have and file your 2022 taxes with the IRS. Please bring the following items with you to VITA

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The opening of the brand new BCRA Bryce Canyon Ice Ribbon at Ruby's Inn in Bryce Canyon City precedes the 38th Annual Bryce Canyon Winter Festival on February 18-20, 2023.

BRYCE - The sound of skates gliding across smooth ice rejoins the soundtrack of winter at Ruby’s Inn with the un-

veiling of their brand new BCRA Bryce Canyon Ice Ribbon this month. Open for the entire season, the ribbon offers a meander-

ing path to skate for every member of the family. Ruby’s Inn provides Winter Festival Cont'd on page 2

UPCOMING EVENTS...

2023 Bryce Canyon Winter Festival

Feb. 18 - 20

Go to rubysinn.com for updates and a schedule of events.

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Notes from the Nuthatch

Ghost Town

by Kadi Franson

Illustration by Kadi Franson

I want to say it’s a ghost town this winter day— but it’s not. The snow is crisscrossed with tracks.

BRYCE - The winter turns everyday moments into essential rituals.

Without them, the season could not progress along its course—the gears would halt, the frozen bite would clench, and spring would remain aloof. Thus, scrutinizing the houseplants becomes of utmost importance. When the spider plant unexpectedly blooms, out comes the paintbrush for a bit of pollination. The chai masala recipe is fine-tuned to perfection. Extra attention is given to the choice of stamps at the post office.

No raven squawk goes unanswered.

As I wander through a barren, snow-covered field, my attention is drawn to a marshy dip in the terrain. A stand of cattails marks the wet spot.

Most of the water in the dip is frozen. The cattails are stripped to the bone this time of year —a bunch of raspy stalks poking up chest-high—but some still hold their seeds.

The wind is strong in the field. I’ve been walking along the Sevier River, looking for birds.

I've found only two in an hour of slow meandering within the shelter of willows, cottonwood, and sage. My cheeks are branch-whipped, and the sun is low. I want to say

it’s a ghost town this winter day—but it’s not. The snow is crisscrossed with tracks.

As Nan Shephard says in her book The Living Mountain, “One is companioned, though not in time.”

On this day, I am companioned by foxes, coyotes, ground squirrels, jackrabbits, and mountain lions. Paw prints reveal where a coyote jumped onto a log and walked its length. I see multiple sets of cougar tracks sauntering down a service road.

I tell myself that the lions have moved on and are up to other things. But maybe not— they could be here, hiding in the blue shadows.

I stand over the head of a cattail in the middle of the field. It looks like an eroding corn dog. The wind nips at a tatter of fluff. Who could resist? I dig my thumb into it, pushing. Suddenly it gives, unspooling dramatically in my hand. The soft mass is immediately snatched by a gust and danced away.

A flurry of seeds floats up and sticks to my lips.

My coat, my hat, and my eyelashes, all get plastered with the dainty seeds. I smack my lips. I feel like I’ve just given a shedding cat a kiss with chapstick on.

The mountain lion that lurks in my imagination has his belly pressed low to the ground and is peering from the scrub.

The brittle cottonwoods creak and rattle in the wind, and somewhere up the rock face, a Canyon Wren calls out. I walk back to my truck, blowing little “pfffft” sounds out of my lips, setting free the seeds.

Notes from the Nuthatch is a nature column written by Kadi Franson, a naturalist and artist living in Garfield County.

Winter Festival: Our family

has enjoyed the beauty and fun of winter here for generations. The Winter Festival allows Ruby’s to introduce families from all over Utah to the adventures we have in the colder months —perhaps beginning new traditions for visitors.—Lance Syrett, hotel general manager at Ruby's Inn Winter Festival Cont'd from page 1

Ice skating, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing as crowd-favorite winter activities, with equipment rentals available onsite.

The opening of the ribbon precedes the 38th Annual Bryce Canyon Winter Festival on February 18-20, 2023. Regardless of snow levels, the festival brings visitors for a weekend of familyfriendly activities and educational opportunities. Registered attendees can attend archery classes and competitions, guided hikes/snowshoe treks and clinics on outdoor training and fitness options. For those who prefer to enjoy the snow from the warmth of the inside, educational classes about the geology and wildlife of the region along with various arts and crafts opportunities are available. The festival also features a family movie night and a dance for all ages, and if you want to venture out, Bryce Canyon National Park features extra program-

ming over the weekend, included with the entrance fee to the park.

“Our family has enjoyed the beauty and fun of winter here for generations. The Winter Festival allows Ruby’s to introduce families from all over Utah to the adventures we have in the colder months— perhaps beginning new traditions for visitors,” explained Lance Syrett, hotel general manager at the resort. “We want to remind people that Ruby’s Inn and Bryce Canyon are more than just summertime destinations. Families need vacations in winter too— and we are much more affordable than an expensive downhill ski trip!”

Access passes to the Ice Ribbon with skate rentals included are only $7 and free for ages 3 and under, available at the Winter Activity Center. Links to registration and more information about the Bryce Canyon Winter Festival are available on Ruby’s Inn’s website: www.rubysinn. com.

—Ruby's Inn

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February 9, 2023

Goings on...

Meet Craig and Kinililani Sokia Albrecht

Courtesy Jeri Albrecht

Craig and Kinililani (Kini) Sokia Albrecht live in Fremont, Utah. Craig is an assistant coach for the Wayne High School boys baseball team, and Kini runs Candy Leis by Kini and makes candy leis for special events and occasions.

FREMONT - Meet Craig and Kinililani Sokia Albrecht, better known as Kini to her friends. Kini met Craig while working at the Deseret Industries located in South Jordan. They were married on October 7, 2006.

Kini attended Taylorsville High School and was in the graduating class of 2000. Craig also grew up in Salt Lake County, but his roots run deep in Wayne county. They moved to Fremont over 16 years ago.

Kini’s father was born and raised in Fiji, and her mother grew up in Salt Lake. She is named after her grandmother on her father’s side. Kini has an older brother who is raising six girls and a little sister who has two boys and twin girls. Between her and Craig, they have ten nieces and six nephews with another on the way.

Kini runs Candy Leis by Kini, where she uses her talent to make candy leis for special events and occasions, like birthdays and graduation. She’s been branching out and trying her hand at creating beautiful bracelets out of beads and macramé.

Craig is an assistant coach for the Wayne High School boys baseball team. If you see them out and about, stop and say hello; you won’t be sorry that you did.

Candy Leis by Kini can be reached by calling 801971-8064.

—Lisa Jeppson

USU Extension Invites the Public to Meet Position Candidates LOA - Over a month ago, the Utah State University (USU) Extension Office in Wayne County listed a new job opening for the position of Extension Assistant/Associate Professor for the Wayne County Home and Community Extension Office. USU Extension would like to invite the public to come out and meet the candidates who have applied for the position. They had over 30 candidates who applied and have whittled it down to three.

The first candidate will be in Wayne County on February 13. The session will start at 8:00 a.m. with a forty-five minute meet and greet with the extension office personnel and court house employees. The candidate presentation, which the public is invited and encouraged to attend, will start at 8:45. Each candidate has created a presentation that they will then present to the public, extension personnel and the county commissioners. There will be a question and answer period involved at the end of the presentation.

After the presentation is complete the candidate will then meet with Dean White, Vice President for the Utah State Extension, and Heidi LeBlanc, the Home and Community Department Head.

The next two candidates will be presenting on February 17th. The first presentation will begin at 9:45 a.m., and the second of the day will start at 1:45. There is only one candidate from the state of Utah; the other two are from other parts of the country. Mary Clegg Sorenson would like each of you to come out and listen to each presentation and “help in selecting the perfect fit for the extension office.”

—Lisa Jeppson

SBSU Unveils Newest Logo

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State Bank of Southern Utah's newest logo.

CEDAR CITY - After 22 years, State Bank of Southern Utah has unveiled its newest logo.

The previous logo featured Thor’s Hammer in Bryce Canyon National Park, the Great White Throne in Zion National Park, and a bristlecone pine tree.

The new logo is a minimalist, encircled green and black design of a bristlecone pine tree.

“We chose a strong local symbol because of the bank’s history. We love the symbolism that as the tree grows, branches are added, strengthening the tree. Similarly, as the bank continues to grow and branches are added, it strengthens our communities. This allows us to give back to the communities we serve, just like a tree bearing fruit," said Cordelle Morris, Chief marketing officer for State Bank of Southern Utah.

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February 9, 2023

News from Wayne County Dee Hatch 1919 – 2023

Pando: We envision a future where Pando is understood,

by Adus Dorsey Standing at 5’7”, Dee Hatch was a giant in the hearts and minds of everybody that knew or heard of him, and there are many, far and wide.

The year was 1919, and World War I had nearly run its devastating course in Europe. What World War I didn’t claim, the Spanish Flu did. Irma Hatch (Dee’s mother) wrote in her diary, “October the 1st, 1919, there was another addition to the Hatch family, and he happened to be a boy, too. We sent for Dr. West that time, He should have been able to bring us a girl, but it was a little white headed Dainishman. We named him Dee Barlow.”

Dee was the fourth child born to parents John and Irma Hatch in Koosharem. Together with his

Loa and developed a relationship of love and caring on the Big Apple dance floor in Torrey, and at many other dances throughout the area. Any vision of Dee must include Berneal.

Together, they were one, inseparable, two peas in a pod, and on and on.

To have the opportunity to go anywhere with Dee and Berneal was an adventure of epic proportions, a trip through time. Everywhere they went, there was a memory and story of a different time in life. It was never just a casual ride with Dee and Berneal; it was a journey, a journey one had better prepare for and work up too. Just when you thought you could see the light of home from the top of the hill, Berneal would say, “Let’s take the long way home,” and off you

sandth time.

Having grown up in Koosharem, Dee had many stories about the Piute Tribe. He was well acquainted with the wives of Chief Wakara and was welcomed at many ceremonies.

It was the sign hanging on a fence on a piece of property in Caineville that caught the eye of many and read, "The Garden of Weed’in," a simple enough reminder for anyone that has ever stuck their hands in the dirt to plant a seed; they knew exactly what it meant. Dee was a gardener and a good one. As soon as the day came that a tiller could turn up the ground, Dee was out there preparing his plot, and the results were nothing short of miraculous. Come summer when the plants were producing, one never left Dee

documented, and cared for so that it can be enjoyed for generations to come.—Lance Oditt, executive director of Friends of Pando

Lance Oditt

2022 was a big year for the Friends of Pando, a citizen-science led non-profit dedicated to education, research, and preservation efforts of Pando—a quaking aspen clone known as the world’s largest tree—according to results released from their end of year report this week.

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Dee and Berneal, together again. brothers Chester, Lloyd, Morris, Zane, Gordon, and sister Cleola, Dee was raised in a house that his father John began building in 1913; the house still stands on the road to Coyote (present day Antimony).

Dee’s dad, John, was a musician and passed that passion onto his children and it was not lost on Dee. If there was music to be played, you could be sure Dee was somewhere near the middle of the pack, squeezing on a box or blowing into a harmonica, and always wearing the grin of a Cheshire Cat. Music was Dee’s happy place.

Dee was a proud veteran of World War II. Dee and Zane, his brother, were on the first Utah Honor Flight to Washington D.C. They were proud Americans and examples of what it means to love America and to be prepared to give it all to protect the freedoms we know and love.

Dee was introduced to Berneal at the bank in

would go 40 more miles and 40 stories yet to be told.

Dee often told the story of when he was a kid climbing a hill above Fish Lake to watch, wide-eyed, the [Indigenous people] gathered one last time to do the sacred Sun Dance. As we drove by the area where it happened, Dee was ten years old again, somewhat shy and nervous, peaking over the hill down onto a scene that only a few individuals were ever privileged enough to witness.

Berneal could see it in her mind’s eye too, almost anticipating the moment as we drove by the spot it happened that Dee would share the story again for the thou-

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and Berneal’s without a full bag of groceries: carrots, turnips, cabbage, peas, you name it. This was Dee’s gift to you, and Dee’s gift to the world.

Dee and Berneal's stories would fill many a bookshelf and will be told for a very long time at family gatherings and in music circles.

Dee Hatch’s life of 103 years gives new meaning to the term, “Live your life to the fullest.” Dee and Berneal did just that, and they were both examples of what life can really be like.

Our world is a much better place because of Dee and Berneal.

goal of the science committee is to bring together researchers from different disciplines and get them to share ideas. The organization aims to help researchers identify study priorities and assist with finding grant opportunities, while also using their various partnerships to encourage research so they can begin to close knowledge gaps.

“We need to understand more so we can take care of the tree,” says Oditt.

Approximately 53 acres of Pando is fenced in to protect new shoots from being grazed on by deer and elk before they get a chance to mature. Several sections of the 10,000

foot long fence were in disrepair so the group undertook three major fence restoration projects and several minor repair projects. A team of volunteers also filled over 100 fence gaps which were created by erosion and small animals to enhance the fence’s protective power.

In the past year, Friends of Pando also launched a recreational monitoring program to measure visitor traffic during peak visitor season between June and October.

Visitor data can be used to assess visitor patterns and trends, reduce possible visitor impacts, and aid in future planning.

In 2023, Friends of Pando is looking forward to publishing their work on

the Pando Photographic Survey, a full photo inventory of the tree using 360-degree cameras and geolocation data which will be accessible to both scientists and the general public to explore. They also plan to publish an oral history on the grazing history of Fish Lake Basin recorded by local historian Steve Taylor as well as beginning several new research projects and launching a major fundraising effort.

“We’re hearing in the news all the time that it’s [Pando] dying, which is not true,” says Oditt, and he hopes that their organization can inspire local enthusiasm and community stewardship of the tree.

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February 9, 2023

Schools & Sports PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

Bobcat wrestlers defend championship title at SVC, basketball season is coming to an end, with Region in Panguitch this year on the 17th and 18th

This weekend, the mighty Bobcats wrestlers go to Sevier Valley Center (SVC) to defend their title as three-time champions.

Twenty-five out of twentyseven wrestlers qualified for State, and the points they earn will go a long way in their repeating their win. Even though their season seems short, they put a lot of hard work into all of those tournaments.

You can wrestle as many as ten matches in some of the bigger tournaments.

Good luck, Cats. All of that hard work that you put in will pay off with another championship.

Speaking of the seasons coming to an end, the girls and boys basketball teams only have one more game left apiece.

The Lady Cats, again, had a split week starting with a home loss to Piute.

The T-Birds came with a big following and took out the Cats, 51 to 34. At half time, the game was really

close, with the Birds leading 20 to 19. But in the second half, Piute outscored the home team, 31 to 15.

Mallory Henrie and Adelaide Englestead both finished with nine points. In the double header with the boys team, the Lady Cats did real well against the Milford Tigers, taking them down 51 to 37. Mallory Henrie had 13, Tabe Henrie had 11, and Adelaide Englestead had 10 for a good team effort. The ladies had one more home game and that was the 8th. It was their last league game for the year, and it was against the 3rd ranked Valley Buffalos. They have evened up their record for the year at 9-9. Region will be here this year on the 17th and 18th. Then it will be March Madness, with the championship games being played at SVC on March 1 - 4.

What is so nice is that the boys and girls games, both at region and state, will be played on the same days.

In the double header, the boys played Milford in the final game. The Cats are really a team with everyone having a hand in the winning games. I think that over the years of watching the Cats play, there have been better players, but I feel this team contributes to their wins. The Cats started off the season 3-3, with losses to two 3A teams by just a point here and there.

Since that time, they have won 12 games in a row.

They refuse to play down to their competition, and Milford was one. They beat the Tigers, 78 to 41. They also have their 3-point shooters hitting outside shots to open up the inside for the taller players. Cache Eyre made five 3-pointers and finished with seventeen.

Tucker Chappell had 14, with 10 rebounds. High scorer for this team changes each week; they are really good. The Cats had one last home game last night against Bryce Valley.

Garfield County School District Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Child Find Notification

In accordance with Part B requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 04 and with the Utah State Board of Education Special Education Rules, Garfield County School District offers free assessments and evaluation for children, aged birth through 21 whose parents, teachers, or others suspect of having an identifiable disability.

Garfield School District is committed to ensuring that those students are identified, located, and evaluated, regardless of the severity of the disability, to identify if the student is in need of special education and related services. This child find requirement and practice also applies to those students enrolled in private schools.

If you suspect that a child who is not currently receiving special education services is in need of an evaluation to determine if that need exists, please contact either Phoebe Wiseman, Garfield School District Special Education Director at 435676-8821 or the special education teacher at your neighborhood school.

Acta de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Garfield (IDEA 2004) LA BÚSQUEDA DE NIÑOS

De acuerdo con los requisitos de Parte B del Acta de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades de 2004 y con las Reglas de Educación Especial de la Junta de Educación del Estado de Utah, el Distrito Escolar del Condado de Garfield ofrece valoraciones y evaluaciones gratuitas para niños, desde el nacimiento hasta los 21 años cuyos padres, maestros u otras personas sospechen que tengan una discapacidad identificable.

El Distrito Escolar de Garfield está comprometido a garantizar que esos estudiantes sean identificados, ubicados y evaluados, independientemente de la gravedad de la discapacidad, para identificar si el estudiante necesita educación especial y servicios relacionados. Este requisito y práctica de la búsqueda de niños también se aplica a aquellos estudiantes matriculados en escuelas privadas.

Si sospecha que un niño que actualmente no recibe servicios de educación especial y necesita una evaluación para determinar si existe esa necesidad, comuníquese con el maestro de educación especial en la escuela de su vecindario. O comuníquese con Phoebe Wiseman, Directora de Programas Federales y Educación Especial del Distrito Escolar de Garfield al 435-676-1313, phoebe.wiseman@garfk12.org .

Antimony Elementary School, 435-624-3221 Boulder Elementary School, 435-335-7322 Bryce Valley Elementary School, 435-679-8619 Escalante Elementary, 435-826-4247 Garfield Online K-6, 435-624-3221 Panguitch Elementary School, 435-676-8847 Bryce Valley High School, 435-679-8835 Escalante High School, 435-826-4205 Panguitch High School, 435-676-8805 Panguitch Middle School, 435-676-8225

Garfield County School District Teacher Highlight

by Shawn Caine

Mrs. Angie Bailey - Computer Science Specialist, Panguitch Elementary School

Courtesy Shawn Caine

Paetyn Frandsen (left) and Payten Graff (right) are both in Angie Bailey's 6th grade Computer Science class at Panguitch Elementary School. Frandsen and Graff are coding a game and their characters for their own interactive stories in Scratch programming. and Nevada. She enjoys mountain biking, going out to lunch with friends, being in the sunshine, and playing board games with her family. She and her husband have three children. One attends Panguitch High School, the next attends Panguitch Middle School, and the youngest goes to school with her at Panguitch Elementary Courtesy Shawn Caine School.

Angie Bailey is a ComputScratch and er Science Specialist and Scratch Jr. are always teaches Computer Science the favorite programs classes at Panguitch Elein Bailey's Computer mentary School.

Science class. Students PANGUITCH - Angie use their creativity to create Bailey was raised in south- games and code characters ern Utah and has lived in for their own stories.

This year, her stuGarfield County for six years. Prior to moving to dents are learning how to Panguitch, her family lived describe and answer bain Connecticut, Arizona, sic hardware and software

problems. They are also learning how to apply, describe, debug, create, and use algorithms to solve problems. By the end of the year, they will learn and practice each of the computational thinking skills in Computer Science: decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithmic design.

"I am continually amazed at the rate we are moving forward with technology and how new technologies are changing the world and influencing cultural practices," said Bailey. She hopes her students will always remember how fun it is to program and create code.

And how good it feels to "try, try, and try again" until their code is "just right!"

February 9, 2023

Wills, Trusts, and More

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Estate Planning for Children with Disabilities

by Jeffery J. McKenna

Making an estate plan is not something that anyone looks forward to doing. It is difficult to make difficult decisions about what we want to happen to our property after we die.

Parents of children with disabilities have additional apprehensions about making estate plans. These parents are anxious about their disabled child's future. Parents worry about who will care for their disabled child, where their child will live, what services their child will need, and what can be done to protect their child's eligibility for needed services.

Parents may believe that when they die, other family members will take care of their child with a disability, despite the fact that they have never discussed this with any other family members. The size of your estate is irrelevant.

What is important is that you make plans about how your resources will be used after you die. Lack of planning could have serious negative consequences for a child with a disability—whether it be a young child or an adult child.

When you meet with your estate planning at-

torney, you should explain the nature and severity of your child's disability to the attorney. You should be sure that the attorney understands what your child can do with respect to making decisions about medical care, money, where to live, and other activities which he or she will have to carry on after you die.

Trusts are often very good mechanisms for parents of a child with a disability to use in planning for their child's financial future. A well-drafted trust can enhance the quality of life of an individual with a disability. Your trustee is legally obligated to follow your instructions.

Some parents are intimidated by the thought of having a trust because they think it is too complicated.

Parents sometimes avoid discussing the possibility of establishing a trust because they plan to leave money to their other children whom they believe will use the money to care for the child with a disability. Leaving the money outright to the other children is risky. The other children have no legal obligation to use that money for their sibling with a disability. If the other children die before the child with a disability, or get a divorce, or suffer a bankruptcy, the funds may not be used as intended. A trust can serve various purposes such as paying bills, paying for services that are provided to the child with a disability, and providing goods and services that the government will not supply.

PANGUITCH OFFICE AT 46 NORTH MAIN STREET TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AND AROUND GARFIELD COUNTY. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 20 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.BARNEYMCKENNA.COM, he would enjoy hearing from you.

A trust can meet changing needs and circumstances.

There are different ways to create a legal trust.

A popular trust for people with disabilities is referred to as a “supplemental needs” trust. It is wise to discuss your options with an attorney and make your choices based on what will best serve your needs and the needs of your disabled child. There may well be options that you were unaware of that may give you and your family members great peace of mind.

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tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!!

Nice Try

A mild-mannered man was tired of being bossed around by his wife so he went to a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist said he needed to build his self-esteem, and so gave him a book on assertiveness, which he read on the way home.

He had finished the book by the time he reached his house. The man stormed into the house and walked up to his wife. Pointing a finger in her face, he said, "From now on, I want you to know that I am the man of this house, and my word is law! I want you to prepare me a gourmet meal tonight, and when I'm finished eating my meal, I expect a sumptuous dessert afterward. Then, after dinner, you're going to draw me my bath so I can relax.

And when I'm finished with my bath, guess who's going to dress me and comb my hair?"

"The funeral director," said his wife.

Lost Bird

A man received a phone call one day, and the caller asked if he had lost a parrot. He said that he had indeed lost the bird, but wanted to know how the caller located him. The caller said that the bird had landed on his balcony and kept repeating, "Hi, you have reached 555-3214.

I can't come to the phone right now, please leave a message at the tone."

Shower Thoughts

We all get heavier as we get older, because there's a lot more information in our heads. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

PUNishment

I only seem to get sick on weekdays. I must have a weekend immune system.

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

Appointment

Phoning the hospital for a follow-up X-ray appointment, I was inadvertently connected to the High Risk Pregnancy Unit instead of Radiology. They asked me my name and age.

When I told them my age was 82, there was a moment of silence. And then the voice said, "Wow! That will really put us on the map!"

This week's answers on page 11

THEME: U.S. Presidents ACROSS 1. Biased perspective 6. Male sibs 10. Monday Night Football audience 14. Tapiridae representative 15. Rock opera version of "La Bohème" 16. Object of worship 17. Opposite of alpha 18. ____ Spumante 19. Novice 20. *Unanimously elected President 22. Gusto 23. Eggy drink 24. Jig music, pl.

26. Stashed in a hold 30. Penniless 32. Wood turning device 33. Toll payment, e.g.

34. Not slouching 38. Like nay-sayers 39. Of many years 40. Malaria symptom 41. Instagram post 43. River, in Spanish 44. Bell-bottoms bottom 45. Dodge 47. Unexpected 48. The Cat in the Hat's headgear (2 words) 51. Campbell's container 52. International Civil Aviation Organization 53. *President Hayes' first name 60. "Through" in a text?

61. Pelvic bones 62. Plural of #54 Down 63. Andrew Sean Greer's 2018 Pulitzer Prize winner 64. Reverse action 65. Mother-of-pearl 66. *Lake off Ohio, the state known as "the Mother of Presidents" 67. Baseball's "The Say Hey Kid" 68. Navigate DOWN 1. *Present tense of #26

Across 2. Tibetan priest 3. "Singes" in "La Planète des singes" 4. Nearly 5. Apprentice 6. Name on apple cider vinegar bottle 7. R in R&R 8. Cognizant of 9. "Sophie's Choice" protagonist 10. *F in JFK 11. Bye, to Emmanuel Macron 12. Relating to Scandinavia 13. Casino bandits 21. Sign of assent 25. *Civil Rights Act of 1957 signer 26. Dueler's blow 27. Hyperbolic tangent 28. Football great Graham 29. *Executive Mansion, colloquially (2 words) 30. Misrepresent 31. Make over 33. *One of four presi-

dents to have never been elected 35. "Goodness gracious!"

36. "Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me" band, The ____ 37. High school student, usually 42. Spermatozoa counterparts 44. Not marathons, pl.

(2 words) 46. Central court in domus 47. Certain frat house letters 48. Ownership document 49. Autumn color 50. Zoroaster follower 51. Pandemonium 54. Elbow-wrist connection 55. Not a slob 56. Like certain Stanley 57. A third of thrice 58. Steak choice 59. Whitetail, e.g.

Solution on page 11

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O bituaries Jeff Barron Pace 1946 - 2023

BICKNELL - Jeff Barron Pace died January 30, 2023 at his home from causes incident to old age. He was 76 years old. Jeff was born June 4, 1946 in Richfield, Utah. He is the oldest child of Ralph D. and Una Lucy (Barron) Pace, both deceased.

Jeff graduated from Wayne High School with the class of 1964. He was a varsity wrestler for the WHS Badgers, and very interested in science. He built and launched many model rockets. Some had passengers that survived unscathed.

As sophomores, he and Newell Harward decided to build a full sized glider. The plans for a Franklin Glider were ordered and an aircraft emerged over the next three years. In the weeks following high school graduation, the aircraft was flown at the Wayne County Airport.

Jeff was good with horses and earned his way through college training and shoeing racehorses. He graduated with an associate degree from the College of Southern Utah (now Southern Utah University) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science from BYU in the spring of 1969 Jeff taught himself to weld and made noteworthy metal sculptures while repairing farm machinery and fixing leaks in the sprinkler system mainline. He taught his nephews to weld, and instructed all of us how to hunt ducks safely and successfully. He was well read and could speak intelligently on many subjects, particularly aviation and the history of World Wars I and II. He made his living farming and ranching. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as collecting and shooting muzzle loading firearms.

Jeff married Jennifer Hatch of Safford, Arizona in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple on July 25, 1969. Together they had some good racehorses and they traveled in Utah, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. They made a good team and took care of one another.

Jeff is survived by his wife Jennifer Hatch Pace of Bicknell; brothers: David (Karen) Pace of Richfield; Paul (Elizabeth) Pace of Bicknell; nephews: Cameron (Lisa) Pace of Cedar City; Rhett (Lindsey) Pace of Eagle Mountain; Jameson (Kristen) Pace of Loa; John (Jennie) Pace of Ogden; Andrew (Amy) Pace of Cedar City; and a niece Belinda (Stephen) Wirthlin of Henderson, NV. Jeff lived as a very private person; a small gathering of immediate family will be held at a later date. No flowers please.

The line of our people is a little shorter now, but Jeff braided an important part of it. He will be greatly missed.

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

Online guestbook at springerturner.com

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FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Now I know what the term Nor’easter means, and they can include cold, cold, cold temperatures of below minus zero, when you figure in the wind chill factor. Mount Washington in New Hampshire had a record-setting wind chill of 108 degrees below zero over last weekend. If you are outside in those temps for five minutes, you will get frostbite. The north east states really had a number of freezing cold days. If the wind dies down, it should warm up quickly.

Sunday, we got another small snowfall, which was promised last Monday.

It didn’t amount too much, at least at the time of this printing.

The groundhog didn’t see his shadow, which means that we will have six more weeks of winter.

Before the next printing of this paper is one of those do not miss days; it's Valentine’s Day, February 14th. A few of our local restaurants will be open and have dinner on that day.

John Yardley has gotten another call to service for the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints. Starting in September, he will be the president of the Cedar City Temple.

Brother Yardley has been serving the Church for a long period of time. He went on a mission right out of high school and was made a Bishop at a young age. He was then Stake President for a long time, 15 years I think. He had been a member of the Seventies, and he served a mission as the president of the Idaho mission for three years. He is now our Stake Patriarch (a lifelong call-

ing). President Yardley’s new calling is also for three years. Amen, Brother.

In the sports world, next Sunday will be the Super Bowl game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.

It should be a good game, with both of the league’s best teams. Both teams have excellent quarterbacks who can also run with the ball. This will be the end of the long NFL season.

They added an extra game this year to make 17 and did away with a practice game. Today, they had the Pro Bowl game with the top players in the league.

Over the years, it became a game where no one wanted to hurt anyone, so this year, they played flag football, which is a game that we played in junior high sixty five years ago. This will probably be their last Pro Bowl game.

Over in the NBA, it looks like my favorite player LeBron James will break Kareem Abdul-Jabar’s alltime scoring record. He only needs 36 points to pass Kareem. LeBron plans on playing at least three more years and to set a record that won’t ever be passed.

LeBron has moved up to number four on the assist record that Stockton holds, and this probably will never be broken. LeBron's career has spanned 20 years and is seldom hurt. Rules come and go, which also makes it hard to last.

Till LeBron came along, Wilt Chamberlain was the man. When he started with the NBA, you had to finish college to play. Wilt spent his 4th year playing for the Harlem Globetrotters for a year. In

that year, he averaged 50 points a game, and he even had a 100 point night. He was terrible at free throws, but one night, he finished with 32. They changed the key and made it 3’ wider so that he couldn’t stand under the basket. Wilt finished his career with a record 22 rebounds a game. He also played in 48 minutes for every game and never fouled out in a game.

There was a time when Black people were the only ones that could dunk the ball, and they outlawed the dunk in college. This is what made Kareem so good. He developed the Sky Hook, as tall as he was, and with his long arms, no one could stop him. Kareem played for UCLA, and the team won seventy-two games in a row and four national championships.

LeBron got drafted out of high school by Cleveland and started as an 18 year old, where Wilt and Kareem were 22 years old when they started. Wilt, at age 32, got an offer to coach the San Diego Clippers in the ABA and to play for them for a million dollars. The NBA brought a lawsuit against him, and the Clippers and his playing days were through after ten years. He became a pro beach volleyball player; can you imagine trying to block one of his kills?

Well, the Utah State Legislature came up with a new bill that seems all right. Halloween will be celebrated on the last Friday of October. We do celebrate Thanksgiving on the 4th Thursday of November, and that is fine. When a holiday falls on a Sunday in Utah, we celebrate it on ei-

ther the day before or after.

This year, when the 1st of January fell on a Sunday, it was celebrated on Monday.

February comes from the Latin word "februa," which means “ to cleanse.”

The month was named after the Roman Februalia, which was a month-long festival of purification and atonement.

Mardi Gras, also called Shrove Tuesday, takes place annually on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Christian observance of Lent; it lasts for six weeks and ends just before Easter. In 2023, Mardi Gras will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 21.

January’s economic results are out, and we have 517,000 new jobs in the month and the unemployment is down to its lowest since 1948 at 3.4%.

Utah is at 2%, and they wonder why they can’t find workers. President Biden announced that the building of two new tunnels into New York City will start soon and will employ a million new workers. Sixteen million have signed up this year through the Affordable Care Act, cutting down those who aren’t insured to 8%.

If you are looking for a summer job, you can search on coolworks.com and look at all the fun jobs; many of them are in our national parks. These jobs pay well and some even provide housing.

You will never know your full potential until you try.

Mack O.

O bituaries Dee Barlow Hatch 1919 - 2023

LOA - On the late quiet evening of January 30, 2023 at the Monroe Canyon Assisted Living in Monroe, Utah, our father, grandfather, friend and brother, Dee Barlow Hatch, quietly passed through heaven’s door and into the arms of so many who loved him.

Dee, age 103, was born on October 1, 1919 in Koosharem, Utah to Irma Durrett Johnson and John Henry Hatch. He was the fourth of seven children, Including five brothers and one sister. Dad grew up in very humble circumstances where he learned to work hard and understood his obligations to support family. He was always in awe of living life from the horse and buggy days to that of space ships and modern communication.

His early childhood years included herding the town milk cows at the age of 9 years old, and continued to always have a job to help support his family. He loved his childhood friends, and would walk seven miles to go play with them. He learned great patience during these years. He always mourned the loss of his brother, Morris, who died at age 14. Dad loved working alongside his brothers cutting lumber, and enjoyed any challenge placed before him. Dad graduated from North Sevier High School where he and his cousin Ellis supported themselves by working in the sugar beet fields.

Dad was one of the first young men from Koosharem to join the army prior to the US involvement in World War II. He spent the next five years serving in the Hawaiian and Philippine Islands. Dad was trained specifically in Morse Code in the communications section and a forward observer and was honored with a Bronze Star for his heroic service. He spent the remainder of his life in patriotic service as a dedicated veteran.

Dee married Berneal Nelson, on April 19, 1946 in the Manti Utah Temple. They made their home in Loa, Utah where they lived together for 69 years. They were blessed with five daughters and one son. Dad and Mom were examples to our family of how to work hard and play hard. The love that Grandpa and Grandma showed each other will be forever engraved in our minds and will always be an example of the way we should live our lives. Dad worked for Garkane Power Company for about 34 years and made lifelong friends. He made lifelong friends in all walks of his life wherever he went. He retired in 1984. Dad and Mom bought property in Caineville, Utah, an hour away from their home so they could grow and harvest their “Garden of Weedin”. They loved to grow watermelon, canteloupe, tomatoes, cucumbers, and fruit from their orchard. One of their greatest pleasures was sharing their truckloads of produce with their many family and friends.

Dee was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many positions. He loved his eternal family and up until the day he passed away, he asked about the welfare of each of his children and grandchildren. Dad also served the Loa Community with faithful dedication.

Dee is survived by his children, Dave Johnson, Orem, Utah; Bob and Susan Bagley, Aurora, Utah; Doug and Carol Ann Robinson, Torrey, Utah; Dennis and Maridee Hiskey, Teasdale, Utah; Larry and Janae Blake, Richfield, Utah; and Chris and Linda Hatch, St. George, Utah. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren and their spouses, and 88 great grandchildren and spouses, and 7 great-great grandchildren. A grand posterity of 162. He is also survived by a brother-in-law, Thad Torgerson.

He is preceded in death by his wife and sweetheart, Berneal; daughter, Yvonne Johnson; great-grand daughter, Taylor Okerlund; and a great-grandson, Xavier Hatch. Parents, John and Irma Hatch, brothers, Chester, Lloyd, Morris, Zane, Gordon, and sister, Cleola Torgerson.

Funeral services were held in Loa, Utah on Monday, February 6th at 12:00 noon. Friends called for the viewing on Sunday evening at Springer Turner Funeral Home in Richfield, Utah from 6:00-8:00 pm, and prior to the funeral on Monday morning from 10:00-11:30 am at the Loa Utah Stake Center.

Burial was with military honors accorded by the Harold Brown American Legion Post #92 and the Utah Honor Guard will be in the Koosharem City Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Homes of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

The family wishes to express their gratitude for the many medical providers and caregivers overseeing Dee's care over the past years. Thank you to Monroe Canyon Assisted Living staff, Wayne Community Health Center providers, Jason Okerlund NP, and Gunnison Home Health and Hospice caregivers. Your kindness to dad went above and beyond such expert caring and concern.

Online guestbook and livestreaming of the services were found at springerturner.com below Dee’s obituary.

Online guestbook at springerturner.com

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Boulder Council:

Robison Road, town jobs and salaries, the Town Park trail resolution, an ethics complaint, Boulder Arts Council events and exhibits, the status and maintenance of possible hazard trees in public areas, and Department reports discussed.

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and a half already. It was responded that the town would incur the survey cost. The ZA also stated that they will need a driveway agreement with neighbors for the road.

Other neighbors will use their section of the road to access their properties.

The applicants agreed but also asked where in the ordinances it is stated that they need a driveway agreement. An applicant also brought up that David Dodds, the Garfield County Public Works Director, wrote a letter to the town stating that the road can already be considered public without them actually dedicating it. The ZA stated that the town should still do the survey and officially dedicate it to have everything documented for the future. An applicant asked if they can move forward with their application, pending the survey and driveway agreements. The TC concurred. Jones and DeMille will be contacted to conduct the survey.

Discussion on Fire School occurred. The funding is already allocated in the budget. No further approval or budgetary allocation is needed at this time.

Town jobs and salaries were discussed. One TC member suggested that the raise should be based on a percentage rather than a fixed amount, and that the various positions and their responsibilities should be evaluated. Regular raises proportionate to responsibility could help with employee retention. A number of TC members voiced support for raises. One stated that they would vote against it, due to the demands of continued inflation. One town employee stated that their pay rate is lower than others and their rate should match other employee rates. Another town employee spoke directly to the TC member who said they would vote against raises. They stated that employees should be paid based on their skill set and their value. A member of the public stated that some of these jobs provide W9s rather than W2s, which means that employees have to pay 30% of their taxes, making the hourly wage much lower than what it would be with a W2. The TC decided that they should go through all positions, consider how long they have been working and their responsibilities, and from there come up with a pay rate. Expectations must be made clear so that the town knows what they are paying for, and employees know their responsibilities.

Consequences and accountability must also be in place. As a first step, town employees will be asked to provide a list of their duties as they perceive them.

Following this was voting on the Town Park trail resolution. The resolution would state that no one can park on the town trail. Points of discussion, brought up by the Fire Chief, a Hell’s Backbone Grill representative who spoke about the needs of the Boulder Mountain Lodge, other members of the public, and TC members included: difficulties in accessing the hydrant; the possibility of running the trail behind the fence, which was vetoed by a TC

member who stated that it should stay on public land; that the street parking is required by the Lodge for large trailers and that it is safer for them to park on the Lodge side of the road than across the street; that the map and all supporting documents and rationale should have been made public before the meeting; whether or not UDOT requested the town to create this resolution; that UDOT stated that parallel parking is allowed there, and this resolution would not entail the removal of Lodge parking; that railroad ties would be put down to guard the trail; and that the location of the town trail is unclear after the Lodge but it does go to the Government Corrals. Its location should be made clearer, and no parking should be enforced along its entirety. The resolution passed.

Discussion on adopting Jones and DeMille as the town-approved engineer was discussed. This was voted down because if it is left open in the ordinances as “a town-approved engineer,” rather than stating a specific engineer, the town will have more options.

Transferring town money to their Money Market account in order to make more on interest was discussed.

Candidates for the Town Clerk position were interviewed. After a closed meeting, Jessica LeFevre was chosen by mayor recommendation and council vote. LeFevre stated in her interview that this will be a chance to be a part of the community, learn new skills and work with people oneon-one. She has many years of experience in different types of clerical work, including management positions with responsibilities such as keeping track of licensing and employee paperwork.

The clerk will be asked to look into available training. The TC will consider whether belonging to the Utah Clerk’s Association will be recommended or required. Discussing funding for training will be tabled for next month.

An ethics complaint was received by the Town.

This complaint requested that, due to recent events, an ordinance on ethics be put into place. The member of the public who filed the complaint spoke. He stated that Ashley Carter, executive director of the Utah Political Subdivisions Ethics Commission, told him that this is a complaint with real standing. The charges are up to a felony. He stated willingness to drop this case if the town begins working on an ethics ordinance, comparable to the one that Mapleton has in effect, and also stated that the TC member in question should apologize for violating the public trust. TC members stated that they would begin working on such an ordinance.

A representative of the Boulder Arts Council brought up a number of points for TC consideration. The Fiery Furnace Marching Band will return to Boulder in July, on either the 1 or the 15, and if the town is interested, they could collaborate and have them at the July Fourth celebration. Discussion will continue on this.

Next, spotlights are available by donation for the Park Pavilion to shine light on the stage during night time performances.

Following this, exhibits were discussed. The Arts Council sets up two Utah Arts and Museums Traveling Exhibits per year, at $125 each. The Arts Council pays for one and the Town the other. They asked if the Town will continue to do this. Next, the burning of the elk sculpture created by Joe Pachak was discussed.

In Bluff, these sculptures are burned each year on the Solstice. Pachak stated that he would be willing to make another sculpture if we burn this one. This should probably be done while there is still snow on the ground and the Arts Council would coordinate with the fire department.

Lastly, the Arts Council is designated as Boulder’s Local Arts Agency, which allows them to apply for grants. They need approval from the town for this continued designation. The town approved all these requests.

A Tree City Committee presentation followed.

Since being founded in 2014, they have established the food forest in the Town Park, and hold Arbor Day Celebrations and tree pruning workshops. They have received a number of grants. In addition to their own knowledge and experience, they rely on their DNR Tree City Rep and the Orchardist in Capitol Reef for support. Tree City assists the TC with trees in public areas by making recommendations. Another member of Tree City spoke about the trees at the dumpsters, which the town has brought up recently as a concern. Photos were sent to the DNR rep and were compared to older photos.

He recommended that the tree be cordoned off, and he will come in March to check the safety. A TC member stated that the tree is splitting, and if they wait until March, it may fall before then and cause a liability of possibly $6,000 if it damages the hydrant.

Other trees along roadways should be evaluated as well.

A member of the public stated that Tree City has to be included in discussions about trees, including the discussion on Burr Trail trees that is also on the agenda. The TC agreed.

It will cost $3800 to trim the trees on Burr Trail.

One tree would have to be removed as it sits on top of the mainline. There are a few saplings on the side of the road that would be removed. Other trees leaning over the road would be trimmed back. These are all on private property but are hanging over the road, and they have permission from landowners. A member of Tree City recommended that they have an arborist look at the trees. Maintaining balance in the tree helps structure and integrity, so they shouldn’t just be thinking about trimming what’s over the road but also the overall balance. A TC member responded that those who are trimming the trees are certified arborists.

Department reports followed.

Roads: Mileage will be updated with the state to ensure they are getting adequate road funding. Roads need to be up to certain standards to be dedicated, and these standards should be referenced when considering the Robison Road.

Based on recently completed training by Boulder Council Cont'd on page 8

February 13 - 19

by John Mosley 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.

Mallet's “Description de l'Univers de la Sphere”, 1685

We’re used to seeing amazing photographs of comets in almost real-time on our computer screens, but long ago images appeared as drawings in books and flyers.

This is the last time I’ll mention Comet C/2022 E3, which is still visible to binoculars and telescopes in the evening sky. This week, it moves southward through Taurus, passing just 1½° from Aldebaran and the Hyades Star Cluster on Valentine’s Day. It’ll remain visible for weeks and months to come, depending on your equipment and finding skills. It’ll be the brightest comet of 2023 unless a new one unexpectedly appears, so I hope you see it if you haven’t already.

At least the moon is out of the way this week and next.

Three bright planets grace the early evening sky, and these are, from west to east, brilliant Venus, very bright Jupiter, and bright Mars. Venus and Jupiter are low in the west while Mars is very high in the south.

We’ll have these three planets to enjoy until Jupiter leaves us in only a

month. Jupiter is leaving us now for the same reason Saturn left a few weeks ago and the same reasons we see different constellations each month. As the earth orbits the sun, the earth’s nighttime side faces a different part of the sky each month, and the constellations—and slow-moving outer planets—move 1/12th of 360°, or 30° to the west of where they were the month before. Venus and Mars are exceptions because their own faster motion eastward keeps them visible much longer.

It’s hard to describe it with words, but it’s trivially easy with a planetarium program.

So Jupiter sinks lower in the west night-by-night while Venus rises, and I encourage you to watch them nightly and estimate from your own observations when Venus will pass Jupiter. Venus is quickly

narrowing the gap.

Turning to each, Venus sets 2¼ hours after the sun, and then, it can be awfully pretty as the sky darkens and colors fade from the sky. For people with telescopes, Neptune is ½° above Venus on the 14th and 2/3° below Venus on the 15th, but it will be difficult to see so faint a planet in twilight, if it’s even possible. Another challenge.

Jupiter is roughly 15° above Venus, but that number changes dramatically during the week— which is precisely why you want to watch the sky repeatedly to see and appreciate changes in the sky, rather than think of planetary conjunctions as a series of discreet events.

Mars is much fainter, and it’s almost lost among the many bright stars of the winter constellations, even though it’s brighter than almost all of them. Look for Mars nearly overhead as the stars appear and 9° above Aldebaran and the Hyades Star Cluster.

Mars is slowly moving eastward toward the Bull’s horns. The bright white star above Mars is Capella, in the constellation Auriga, the Charioteer.

(If the constellations were named today, would it be called “The Taxi Driver”?)

Although made of bright stars, Auriga gets little respect because it lies off the ecliptic, and the moon and planets don’t pass near it.

John Mosley was Program Supervisor of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles for 27 years and is the author of “Stargazing for Beginners” and “Stargazing with Binoculars and Telescopes.” He and his wife live in St. George, where he continues to stargaze from his retirement home while serving on the advisory committee for Stellar Vista Observatory.

Calf Creek:

The Bureau of Land Management has issued a decision record for the Calf Creek Recreation Site Deferred Maintenance and Improvements Project within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southern Utah.

Calf Creek

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Great American Outdoors Act gives the economic boost needed to modernize infrastructure and help make visitors feel safe when recreating on these public lands. By addressing the deferred maintenance at Calf Creek, visitors will enjoy improved public access and amenities while ensuring the long-term protection of the Monument.”

Improvements to the Calf Creek Recreation Site approved in this decision include the following: • Replacing infrastructure (creek-crossing structures, shade shelters, restroom, fee station and retaining walls); • Reconfiguring the existing main parking area and constructing additional designated parking; • Consolidating the dayuse amenities to one area, featuring a shaded group shelter; • Widening the access road; • Modernizing and adding

additional camping units and relocating the host site; • Providing additional vault toilets and on-site trash collection; • Constructing a small amphitheater, a nature trail, and pedestrian pathways; • Relocating the trailhead and rerouting the beginning of the Lower Calf Creek Trail around (rather than through) the campground; and • Installing a communication fiber line to allow for the installation of emergency phones and Wi-Fi communication at the site.

Prior to issuing the decision, the BLM conducted a National Historic Preservation Act survey to identify any districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places and determined that two sites within the project area are eligible for listing: the historic Civilian Conservation Corpsconstructed Escalante to Boulder Road and the Calf

Creek Campground. The BLM worked with Tribal Nations, Garfield County officials, preservation groups, and the Utah State Historic Preservation Office to minimize potential project impacts to these eligible sites. As stipulated in a Memorandum of Agreement signed in fall 2021 to appropriately manage the cultural and historic legacy of the site, the BLM has committed to conducting additional historic research; performing detailed recording, mapping, and photography; and installing interpretative signs for the public.

The decision record, finding of no significant impact, environmental assessment and associated documents can be viewed on the BLM’s ePlanning website at https://bit. ly/3DzOJQV. A 30-day appeal period is open until close of business on March 4, 2023. Instructions for filing an appeal are provided in the decision record.

—Bureau of Land Management

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Kayenta Art Village Presents February Art Festival

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Assistance Programs: These programs

have helped thousands of Utah residents to make it through the economic challenges brought about by the pandemic.

But we have always known these programs would be temporary, and fortunately, Utah’s economy has thousands of job opportunities for those who are looking.

—Nate McDonald, deputy director of the Utah Department of Workforce Services Assistance Programs

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Courtesy Kayenta February Art Festival

Kayenta Art Village warmly invites you to spend President’s Day weekend with us at the Kayenta February Art Festival.

IVINS - Kayenta Art Village warmly invites you to spend President’s Day weekend with us at the Kayenta February Art Festival. Village galleries and businesses present a smaller, more intimate affair that showcases fine art, home decor, jewelry, design, and art inspiration.

This exceptional experience will take place Saturday and Sunday, February 18-19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

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council members, a few questions were asked including whether the town has a records policy and a fee schedule, and whether a treasurer needs to be hired.

Free box: volunteers will be cleaning it soon.

Library: Hours are Wednesday 11-1 and Saturday 10-12. Hot drinks and baked goods are available on Saturdays.

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to painting, jewelry to ceramics, wood to metal and more. And then unwind to live music, and culinary delights from festival vendors and Kayenta’s own Xetava Gardens Café, all amidst stunning desert vistas.

The February Art Festival is a perfect chance to become acquainted with the Kayenta Art Village and its many offerings. Cherie Stoddard, owner of Gallery 873, says, “Our February show is more relaxed and personal, giving patrons more opportunity to interact with these talented individuals.”

Featured performers on Saturday include Joe Rice, Kaeli Chaei, and Mountain Meadow Music, with Mark Boggs, Stillhouse Road, and River House showcased on Sunday.

Admission to the February Art Festival is free.

For more information call Gallery 873 at (435) 673-6628, or visit https:// www.facebook.com/KayentaArtVillageIvinsUtah/.

The Kayenta Art Village is located at 800 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins UT. —Kayenta February Art Festival

sion: The next meeting on Thursday, 2/9, will include continued discussion on Bylaws, two CUP applications, updates on the Meadowlark Subdivision, and updates on housing groups.

Landfill: The town was asked by someone who owns an appliance company if they can put a rollaway dumpster at the dump for appliances that he will haul off. He would also haul off metal and cars.

This would be a huge benefit to the town. No voting is needed, as there is no cost

involved.

EMS: Fire School went well. There have been no recent calls.

The March meeting will include updates on the Robison Road, a preliminary Fourth of July discussion, approving a Park Committee resolution and further discussion on job responsibilities and pay rates.

The Boulder Town Council meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm.

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recipients. The omnibus bill recently passed by Congress included the end date for SNAP emergency allotment as February 2023.

Beginning in March 2023, all 74,000 households in Utah that receive SNAP benefits will no longer receive the federal SNAP emergency allotment, returning SNAP benefits to their pre-pandemic level.

The average emergency issuance per household was approximately $175-200 per month. Eligibility for the SNAP benefit has not changed.

As part of the American Rescue Plan, Utah received $344 million in federal Emergency Rental Assistance funds, helping individuals pay their rent and utilities during the pandemic. The program launched March 15, 2021.

As of December 31, 2022, the program processed more than 97,000 applications and paid $287 million in assistance to eligible Utahns.

The federal funds are anticipated to be exhausted by the end of March. Applications for Emergency Rental Assistance will no longer be available after Sunday, February 5, 2023.

Applications submitted by that date will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, until funding runs out or until all of the completed applications have been processed.

Recognizing the challenges Utahns face with increasing housing costs and inflation across the board, Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s budget recommendations

published in December included several items that address these needs directly.

Recommendations included a $150 million investment for housing supports for Utahns ranging from those experiencing homelessness to first-time homebuyers.

The proposal also included $800,000 for Utah food pantries to help offset the rising costs of food for Utah families and individuals.

The recommendations will be considered by the State Legislature in the upcoming legislative session.

For those struggling to cover housing and food

costs, the Department of Workforce Services offers year-round energy and water assistance through the HEAT program as well as employment assistance, education assistance and food assistance for those who are eligible at jobs. utah.gov. If you need further help, please contact your local community action office or call 211 for information about local food pantries, housing programs or other assistance, including housing counseling and eviction assistance.

—Utah Department of Workforce Services

VITA: The

Six County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is providing free income tax preparation services throughout the Six County Region—which includes Sevier, Sanpete, Wayne, Millard, Piute, and Juab Counties. If your household income is below $72,000 per year, you can have your taxes done for free.

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your appointment: • A copy of last year’s tax return • Taxpayer’s Proof of Identity • All forms, W-2, 1098 and 1099 • Information for other income • Identification number for Child Care Provider • Information for deductions/credits • Proof of account for direct deposit of refund (e.g. voided check) • Social Security and/or ITIN cards for you, your spouse and dependents Our goal along with the EARN IT, KEEP IT, SAVE IT campaign is to strengthen family financial stability through utilization of Earned Income Tax Credit, free volunteer income tax assistance and other tax credits that families and individuals may be eligible to receive.

The money you get back in your return can be the “boost” that you need to pay past due bills, reduce credit card debt, create an emergency fund, and add to savings or retirement funds and more.

VITA also helps boost our local economy by saving tax preparation fees that can go back into our community.

Contact the Six County VITA program to make an appointment to have your basic taxes done for free. VITA sites are located at different venues in these cities: Richfield, Loa, Ephraim, Junction, Nephi, Delta, and Fillmore. For individuals interested in more information about the VITA program or to schedule an appointment please contact Shara Bastian, Manager at 893-0728 or go online at earnitkeepitsaveitutah.org.

—Six County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

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Utah Bill Would Mean Stricter Regulations for Union Workers

by Alex Gonzalez, Utah News Connection

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ard the last eight. She said in her opinion, the provisions mean Utah labor unions are in for the fight of their lives.

"A union member cannot do any union business whatsoever in a public building," Bilbrey explained. "That, right there, pretty much puts a kibosh on the union."

Teuscher has said it is an issue of using taxpayer money to process payroll deduction for union dues.

Bilbrey countered she is shocked and confused because public employees have other deductions being taken out of their paycheck, and she does not see how union deduction fees are different.

Bilbrey added the measures proposed in the bill would heavily compli-

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Relax and De-stress with Meditation

by Cindy Nelson, Utah State University Extension Associate Professor

House Bill 241 would prohibit a public employer from compensating a public employee for union activities.

SALT LAKE CITY A Utah lawmaker has proposed a bill which could impose stricter restrictions and regulations for public employees.

Passage of House Bill 241, sponsored by Rep. Jordan Teuscher, RSouth Jordan, would mean union stewards and leaders would not be allowed paid time to engage in union work. It would also prohibit a public employer from deducting union dues from a public employee's wages and prohibit public money or public property to be used for union organizing or administration.

Shelley Bilbrey, court clerk for Salt Lake City for almost two decades, has been a member of her union for the last 16 years and has been a union stew-

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cate helping union members. Bilbrey explained she joined her union to have a voice. As a union steward, Bilbrey emphasized she has a specific number of hours covered to handle union issues. If the bill were passed, Bilbrey stressed union issues would have to be resolved on one's own time.

"I don't know how to figure out how we would go around that," Bilbrey admitted. "What am I supposed to say to someone?

'Oh yeah, hey, meet me at Denny's.' " Bilbrey added being part of a union is all about leveling the playing field and about giving individuals a voice at the workplace.

She sees the bill not only as perplexing, but as an attack on public employees and Utah unions.

It can be a challenge to make the time to rest our minds, relax, and find peace. But it is definitely worth the effort.

According to a study reported at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University, chronic stress may be linked to many physical illnesses and can negatively affect our mental health. The study showed that: • 43% of adults experienced adverse health effects from stress.

• 75-90% of visits to a physician’s office are for stress-related conditions and complaints.

• Stress has been linked to the six leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, and suicide.

Developing the ability to relax will help alleviate the impacts of stress and anxiety.

How can we learn to relax and enjoy life’s simple moments with all our duties and responsibilities?

Meditation may be the answer. Consider this information.

Meditation has been used for years as a way to increase calmness and help with physical relaxation.

Meditation is a combination of the mind and body working together to calm the mind and help us find peace. According to the National Center of Complementary and Integrative Health, there are numerous types of meditation, but most have four common

elements: • A quiet location with few distractions.

• A comfortable position (sitting, lying down, walking).

• A focus of attention on something specific.

helps with weight loss, enhances energy levels, improves memory, promotes greater tolerance, gives deeper spirituality, slows the aging process, and helps us put things into perspective.

• An open attitude to let distractions come and go without judgment.

There are numerous benefits to meditation. It calms, restores, reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, frees our mind from worries, helps us focus on happiness, creates a more stable mood, and increases our feelings of control over life’s situations. It also decreases muscle tension,

Learning to relax through meditation is a skill that takes time and practice. There are many online resources and apps available. Take time to explore different methods and find what works best for you. Dedicate ten minutes each day for meditation, and learn ways to relax and reflect on the positive

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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 Mar. 1, 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.

WAYNE COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5487 (A83648): Shane Allen propose(s) using 1.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles NW of Grover) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 2 & 9, 2023 BIDS FOR INSTALLATION OF TOILETS AND DISPENSERS HENRIEVILLE TOWN HENRIEVILLE TOWN FIREHOUSE TWO TOILETS, THREE AUTOMATIC PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS, THREE AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENSERS All equipment is on site. Bids open February 6, 2023 and close March 8, 2023.

Send bids via email to henrievilletown@scinternet. net, attention Henrieville Town Clerk, Marie Jaggar, Subject "INSTALL BIDS." Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 9, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID ESCALANTE CITY, UTAH The City of Escalante, Utah is seeking proposals from qualified, Utah-licensed contractors to crack seal the streets in Escalante City. This project includes 12 tons of Crafco 34211 crack seal material or an equivalent brand applied in a two-inch (2”) band on the Escalante City Streets.

Additional information regarding this project may be obtained from Escalante City at the address given below.

Escalante City 56 North 100 West PO Box 189 Escalante, Utah 84726 435-826-4644 Bids for this project will be received at the offices of Escalante City, noted above, until 4:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on March 6, 2023. Bids may also be submitted via email to ssteed@escalantecity.com.

Bids received after the required time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened privately and tabulated. Escalante City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities or informalities in any bid.

Posted on the State of Utah’s Public Meeting Notice Website—www.utah.gov/pmn on February 9, 2023.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 9, 16 & 23, 2023

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See Thousands of Geese Migrating Through Utah During Annual Delta Snow Goose Festival

Tom Becker | Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

If you want to see the incredible spectacle of thousands of geese lifting off Gunnison Bend Reservoir, head to the annual Delta Snow Goose Festival on Feb. 24-25.

DELTA - It’s a sight you have to see to believe: Thousands of geese lifting off Gunnison Bend Reservoir amid honks and the beating of wings. If you want to see the incredible spectacle yourself, head to the annual Delta Snow Goose Festival later this month.

The festival, hosted by the Delta Chamber of Commerce, will be held Feb. 24-25 at Gunnison Bend Reservoir, west of Delta. Part of the festival includes a free snow goose viewing event hosted by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

As many as 20,000 geese—mostly snow geese —have been at the reser-

voir during past festivals.

Except for the black tips on their wings, snow geese are completely white. DWR biologists will be available to provide information about the birds and help you find them.

The areas where you’ll see the geese vary according to the time of the day.

If you arrive in Delta early in the morning, you can watch the geese feeding in fields that surround the reservoir. Then, between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., the geese take off and fly back to the reservoir.

“Seeing those thousands of geese in flight makes for incredible photos,” DWR Southern Region Outreach Manager

Adam Kavalunas said.

“Watching and hearing the geese take off can take your breath away. It’s a great family activity, and we encourage you to come out and see these amazing birds in flight.”

After landing on the reservoir, the geese usually spend the next few hours there. Then, sometime between 4-6 p.m., the birds take off again and fly back to the fields. DWR biologists will watch which fields the geese fly to. If you arrive after the geese have left the reservoir, the biologists will direct you to the fields where the geese are feeding.

Here are a few tips and reminders for anyone

BLM Proposes Rule to Limit Roped and Aerial Recreation to Protect Wildlife in Mineral and Hell Roaring Canyons

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CLEAN THE AIR CARBON TAX ACT INITIATIVE Public Hearing Feb. 12, 12:30 p.m., 175 W. 900 S. #10, St. George.

This initiative petition proposes the creation of a new carbon tax.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 9, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CLEAN THE AIR CARBON TAX ACT INITIATIVE Public Hearing Feb. 10, 11 a.m., Nephi City Council Chambers (21 E. 100 N.).

This initiative petition proposes the creation of a new carbon tax.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 9, 2023

BID FOR IMPROVEMENTS BICKNELL TOWN Bicknell Town invites bids for improvements to the town park. The town park is located at 100 N. 200 E., Bicknell, Utah, 84715.

The work includes adding a 40’ x 60’ basketball court, 5 regulation horseshoe pits, a 20’ x 20’ gazebo, a 10’ x 12’ enclosed patio, adding propane heating and new lighting in the park pavilion, new glass doors in the park pavilion, a 3’ retention wall, and a bathroom remodel.

This project is funded in whole or in part by a grant through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The contractor will be required to comply with all federal labor standards and attendant laws, including the payment of the most current DavisBacon wages and compliance with Section 3 to provide employment opportunities for lower income persons and small businesses. Local, minority and woman owned business owners are encouraged to bid. The lowest responsible bidder will be selected.

Bidding documents and specifications, including Davis Bacon Wage Decision information, may be obtained from the Bicknell Town Hall at 64 W 100 N, Bicknell, UT 84715, beginning February 9, 2023, at 10:00 am.

If award is not made within 90 days of Davis Bacon Wage Decision notice, the wages are subject to change.

Sealed bids will be received at the Bicknell Town Hall, 64 W. 100 N., Bicknell, UT 84715 on or before February 23, 2023 at 2:00 pm. Bids will be publicly opened and read at the Town Council Work meeting February 23, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the Bicknell Town Hall, 64 W. 100 N., Bicknell, UT 84715.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 9 & 16, 2023

attending the goose viewing event: • Try to bring your own binoculars or a spotting scope to view the geese. If you get too close to the birds, you could scare them away.

• Please respect private property. Trespassing to view the geese is not legal.

• For your safety, if you pull off the road to view the geese, pull as far off the road as you can.

• Be prepared for cold, wet weather by dressing in layers that will help you stay warm and dry.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Bureau of Land Management

A desert bighorn sheep with large horns looks out over public lands outside of Moab, Utah.

MOAB - The Bureau of Land Management proposes a rule to protect vital wildlife habitat from increasing encroachment of recreational uses by limiting roped and aerial activities, such as ziplining, slacklining, climbing, rappelling, rope swinging, BASE jumping, parachuting and skydiving in Mineral and Hell Roaring canyons located approximately 30 to 43 miles west of Moab, Utah. The proposed rule will be open for public comment for 60 days after publication in the

Federal Register.

Wildlife species, including raptors and desert bighorn sheep, depend on areas with limited human presence to have the best chance of survival and to successfully reproduce.

“There are many great opportunities for this type of recreation in the Moab area,” said Acting Moab Field Manager David Pals.

“This proposed rule would protect a small portion of the public lands managed by the field office and leave 1.8 million acres open and available for roped and

LegaL Notices BID FOR STAGE AT TOWN PARK BICKNELL TOWN Bicknell Town invites bids for a stage at the town park. The town park is located at 100 N. 200 E., Bicknell, Utah, 84715.

Bidding documents and specifications may be obtained from the Bicknell Town Hall at 64 W. 100 N., Bicknell, UT 84715, beginning February 9, 2023, at 10:00 am.

Sealed bids will be received at the Bicknell Town Hall, 64 W. 100 N., Bicknell, UT 84715 on or before February 23, 2023 at 2:00 pm. Bids will be publicly opened and read at the Town Council Work meeting February 23, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the Bicknell Town Hall, 64 W. 100 N., Bicknell, UT 84715.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 9 & 16, 2023

aerial recreation, including the popular Mineral Bottom BASE Jumping Focus Area, Mineral Bottom Airstrip, Corner Tower, and the Fruit Bowl Highlining Area.”

The remote Mineral and Hell Roaring canyons are accessible mostly by dirt roads. The proposed supplementary rule would apply to 10,044 acres— less than one percent of the BLM-managed public lands within the jurisdiction of the Moab Field Office.

The Federal Register notice also announces the designation of a portion of the Mineral and Hell Roaring canyons as the Moab Canyons Special Wildlife Area. This new special wildlife area provides important habitat for wildlife, including the Mexican spotted owl, golden eagles, other raptors, and Utah’s only endemic herd of desert bighorn sheep.

In June 2021, the BLM issued a decision on this project after completing an environmental assessment, which incorporated public input. The BLM thorough-

ly reviewed, considered, and responded to the 13 comments submitted by the public. The proposed supplementary rule and accompanying environmental documents are available for inspection at the BLM Moab Field Office and on the project ePlanning website.

Written comments will be accepted through email, mail, or by handdelivery until March 31.

Please note that the most useful comments are specific and contain new technical or scientific information relevant to the proposed action. Comments that contain only opinions or preferences will not receive a formal response but may be considered in the BLM decision-making process.

Please reference “Mineral and Hell Roaring Canyons Supplementary Rule” when submitting comments.

• Email: kstevens@blm. gov • Mailed or hand delivered: BLM Moab Field Office, Attn: Mineral and Hell Roaring Canyons, 82 E. Dogwood Ave., Moab, UT 84532 Before including an address, phone number, email address or other personally identifiable information in any comments, be aware that the entire comment—including personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. Requests to withhold personal identifying information from public review may be submitted, but the BLM cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so.

For additional information, please contact Katie Stevens at kstevens@ blm.gov or 435-259-2100.

—Bureau of Land Management

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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

Housekeeper

Job duties include: Must be able to perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, in a clean and orderly manner.

Must be able to perform all the following duties with minimal amount of supervision. Must be able to make beds, replenishing linens, clean rooms and halls, and vacuuming. Must keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy. Must clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met. Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas. Sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.

Please send all resumes to email: capioltreefresortrecruitment@gmail.com.

House Cleaners Wanted Vacation rentals in Bryce Valley Excellent Pay, average over $25 per hour Flexible hours (Approx 20 hours per week) Set your own schedule, bring your kid, starts in March Call Tom 679-8494 or txt Tom 760-716-1221

Corrections Officer

Garfield County is accepting applications for a Corrections Officer. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office or online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Anyone interested in applying for this position must pass the National Peace Officer Selection Exam prior to making application. The Exam is given at the Browning Learning Center on the Dixie College Campus. For additional information regarding the Exam and registration requirements, contact the Browning Learning Center at (435) 652-7696. The exam is also given at Southern Utah University. Call 435-586-5419 for additional information.

Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.

Coordinator for the Bryce Valley Prevention Coalition Position Open: Coordinator for the Bryce Valley Prevention Coalition.

Employment Type: Part-Time with Benefits (30 Hours) Pay Grade: $15.76 – $17.48 (depending on education and experience) Job description: Performs a variety of professional duties related to coordinating and implementing the Center’s Prevention Services throughout Bryce Valley area, including educational programs directed at alcohol, drug, mental health and other related prevention needs.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: • Provides and coordinates direct services in Bryce Valley Area.

• Follows evidence-based models to build, coordinate and coach coalitions/task forces on following the Strategic Prevention Framework to create and implement a prevention action plan.

• Coordinates and cooperates with various community groups, agencies, task forces to create network(s) for prevention education and youth programs within the assigned County.

• Completes all required training, including E-learning assignments within assigned time-frames.

• Must be able to travel in state and out of state for up to a week’s time several times a year.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: 1. Graduation from college with a bachelor degree OR currently enrolled and working toward a degree.

2. Able to pass background check (BCI) for working with vulnerable populations.

3. Must possess and maintain a valid Utah drivers’ license and have transportation to/from meetings/ events.

4. Must obtain certification (SAPST) as a Prevention Specialist within six (6) months of hire, (paid for by agency).

5. Must obtain licensure as a Prevention Specialist within 6) years of hire, (paid for by agency).

Email resume to: mveater@sbhcutah.org Questions: Call Melissa 435-690-0911 Job closes when filled.

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

Position Announcements POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers in Escalante Para-Professionals at All Schools Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers

P O S I T I O N S AVA I L A B L E: 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

SALARY: Please see 2022-2023 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children. See the job description for additional requirements.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified or certified application.

Please direct questions to: AES Head Teacher Robin Gibbs (435-624-3221) BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322) BVES Principal Pete Peterson (435-679-8619) BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-679-8835) EES/EHS Principal Peter Baksis (435-826-4205) PES Principal Lisa Breinholt (435-676-8847) PMS/PHS Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-8805) Superintendent John Dodds (435-676-8821) Online application available: www.garfk12.org Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

DEADLINE: See the district website for closing date of each position.

Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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

LOST / STOLEN I had a medium sized box reinforced with duct tape disappear from the top shelf of the south side of my garage in Escalante.

The contents were my college notes and reports, including THE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE OF THE ANASAZI STATE PARK. I will pay $500, no questions asked, for its return.

I also had a one gallon ice cream container with handle which contained three partial, broken, greyware bowls and miscellaneous items.

I will also pay $250, no questions asked, for its return.

Thank you, Dan Reeder. 928-551-2996.

sudoku Answers for this week

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

Customer Sales Rep Kanab

South Central Communications has an immediate job opening for a Customer Sales Rep in the Kanab Business Office.

Happy, friendly, outgoing customer oriented attitude a must. Serves as primary point of contact for new customers. Sells and promotes services of the company to new and existing customers. Assists customers with new service requests, billing inquiries and other account activities.

Spanish speaking preferred.

Excellent benefits and competitive compensation based on experience.

Submit resume to: South Central Communications PO Box 555 Escalante, UT 84726 Attn: HR or email HR@socen.com

SENIOR CENTER MENUS BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

TUES Feb. 14th

Beef Stroganoff, Noodles, Green Beans, Salad Bar, Cottage Cheese w/ Pineapple, Cookie

WED Feb. 15th THURS Feb. 16th

Chicken Noodle Soup w/ Vegetables, Salad Bar, Peaches, Brownie Roast Pork, Potatoes & Gravy, Corn, Salad Bar, Applesauce, White Cake

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 $3 for seniors and $7 for those under 60 years of age.

PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140 Suggested donation $3.00 60 & older, $7.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot.

Meals include milk & bread.

Tues. Feb. 14th

Wed. Feb. 15th

Thurs. Feb. 16th

Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetables, Salad, Fruit Salad, Dessert

Scalloped Potatoes w/ Diced Ham, Vegetables, Salad, Pears, Cookie

Hot Hamburger, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Corn, Salad, Pears, Cake

NOTE: PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND CALL AHEAD. The kitchen staff work diligently to prepare a good dinner, and a head count helps them prepare enough for everyone.

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