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Torrey Town to Celebrate 10th Tree City USA Anniversary TORREY - Torrey spring clean-up always culminates in tree planting for Arbor Day. This year, Torrey will be planting at numerous sites, including cottonwoods along its Main Street on Highway 24. Torrey has been a designated a Tree City USA community since 2011. The status was initially awarded in recognition of its cottonwood trees along Main Street, which provide its characteristic look and make for a memorable rural welcome to nearly 1.2 million visitors each year. The annual event is held to perpetuate and foster the historic tree lined landscape. “We are excited for the additional volunteer and financial support this year from AmeriCorps, the Entrada Institute, and Tree Utah. The three organizations will be joining local community members on May 1st to plant about a dozen new trees. The community sets aside approximately $750-$1,000 annually to do new tree plantings. Town staff conducts assessTree Planting Cont'd on page 2

Tyrannosaurs Just Got More Terrifying Local research provides evidence that tyrannosaurs may have been social animals by Kadi Franson

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Tyrannosaur metatarsals (bones of the foot) meticulously being excavated from the "Rainbows and Unicorns" Quarry in 2015. GRAND STAIRCASEESCALANTE N.M. - What’s more terrifying than being chased by the King of Dinosaurs? Being chased by a pack of them. Groundbreaking local research provides strong evi-

Kodachrome Basin State Park Becomes International Dark Sky Park

Visitors can now see even more stars

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Utah Governor Cox has declared April as Utah Dark Sky Month. Kodachrome Basin State Park has recently become certified as an International Dark Sky Park, becoming one of twenty-three dark sky places in Utah to visit. GARFIELD COUNTY Kodachrome Basin State Park has recently earned the prestige of becoming a certified International Dark Sky Park. Visitors know Kodachrome Basin for its incredible views and scenic trails. Located in Garfield County, Utah’s Bryce Canyon Country, it's a photographer's paradise with 67 towering sand pipes. Now, visitors can enjoy the beauty of the park even more at night! Due to its remote area and high elevation, the park harbors one of the darkest areas remaining in the continental United States. Utah’s Bryce Canyon Country is very excited to add another Dark Sky Park to the county. About International Dark Sky Parks Becoming an International Dark Sky Park is a

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rigorous application process. Applicants must show robust community support for dark sky protection. Kodachrome Basin took a lighting inventory and adjusted lights to be dark sky compliant. They also started hosting dark sky programming events including constellation and telescope tours. Kodachrome Basin worked with community leaders to develop dark-sky-related interpretive posters and displays. The International Dark-Sky Association works to reduce light pollution and promote certified places. This certification helps Kodachrome Basin enhance visibility and boost local economic activity. Road to Certification Kodachrome Basin worked with the State Parks Kodachrome

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REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA

THURS. APRIL 29 - WED. MAY 5

Windy days continue, with highs in the high 70s decreasing to the low to mid 60s and back up again going into next week; lows in the 30s to low 40s. Partly cloudy to mostly sunny, and winds variable from 11 to 20 mph.

dence that tyrannosaurs, oftdepicted as solitary lone predators, may actually have been social animals. Seven years ago, fossils of four or five individual tyrannosaurs were discovered in a mass grave site on the Kaiparowits Plateau in the Grand

Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM). They were found by Dr. Alan Titus, a paleontologist working with the Bureau of Land Management. The name of the tyran-

BCNP Superintendent Linda Mazzu Retires

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BRYCE - After almost 39 years of federal service, Linda Mazzu, Superintendent at Bryce Canyon National Park, retired on April 24th. Mazzu has been the superintendent at the park since March 10, 2017. Her love for public lands was first kindled in 1981 while completing a bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Park Management at Penn State University. The degree included an internship requirement, and a photo of giant sequoias in a magazine led her to choose Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. That summer, her parents drove her across the country from their home in northwest Pennsylvania to an experience of the Sierra that would change her life. “I fell in love with the adventure of studying, protecting, and restoring natural resources through time spent in sequoia groves, with black bears and in alpine landscapes. I started my career the following summer with one goal in mind—to be paid to hike.” Between and along hikes, she later earned a master’s degree in Natural Resources Management from Humboldt State University. Her thesis focused on the park's alpine meadows. From Sequoia and Kings Canyon, opportunities would take her both across the country and across public lands agencies. In Washington D.C., her love of hiking trails found purpose with the NPS Rivers and Trails Conservation Assistance program. In Grand Canyon National Park, her work focused on air and water quality and aircraft overflights. In Retirement Cont'd on page 3

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Wayne County Commission April 19 Prioritization of Wayne County capital improvement projects

by Amiee Maxwell WAYNE COUNTY - The to prioritize capital improveApril 19, 2021 Wayne County ment projects, although he Commission Meeting kicked did mention priority listing off with a prayer and the will most likely not influence Pledge of Allegiance followed funding. by the introduction of the new Torrey Mayor Scott Deputy Assessor—Gina Ed- Chesnut reported that the wards. The commissioners rat- town needs a new wood chipified her hiring and welcomed per and the old fire station her to the team. will eventually need to be Nathan Strait and Rich- remodeled into the new town ard Anderson then provided hall once the new fire station a report on the Central Utah is completed. He said there Counseling Center indepen- is no rush on these projects dent audit. They had no in- given the new fire station is stances of non-compliance last unlikely to be finished by the fiscal year—a “100% clean” end of the year. Bicknell Mayor Noreen audit. They noted that the center shifted to telehealth ap- Johnson said she wanted to pointments during the corona- give top priority to the very virus pandemic and that they much needed road improveare seeing more clients than ments on the road that conever before due in part to the nects to Boulder Mountain. flexibility telehealth provides. She said this would not only They are transitioning back to benefit the Bicknell citizens face-to-face visits now but are but the entire county and bestill seeing some patients re- yond. She’d also like to see motely. They also noted that a some improvements on roads mobile crisis outreach team is leading to the clinic. “Clinin the works for mental health ic traffic beats our roads to emergencies with roll-out death,” she said. Hanksville Mayor Jeff planned for July 2021. Next, Tyler Timmins Pei also advocated for road Hanksville from the Six County Associa- improvements. tion of Governments led a disWayne Commission cussion with the town mayors Cont'd on page 3

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Dark Sky Coffee Serves "Happiness in a Cup" to Torrey Residents and Travelers by Robert Marc

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Tristin Allred (left) of Dark Sky Coffee (above) in Torrey serves up coffee, ice cream, smoothies and more to residents and visitors.

TORREY - I do coffee. Since my first sip of café au lait in France at age four to 3 a.m. on-call twice-boiled hospital coffee to San Francisco street lattes, I’ve been in love. Over six decades, from Beijing to Berlin and Boston to Bariloche, I’ve chased coffee, beans, baristas and dairy. My gold standard is Alan Hebertson’s legendary Coffee Garden in Salt Lake City. Torrey has some good coffee and very good baristas, but there was a real need for more. Even so, drive-thru coffee worldwide is often not

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great. When Dark Sky Coffee appeared in Torrey, I was ready to let it pass. That would have been a very sad Robert Marc mistake, because Tristin Allred has done something very special. The first latte I had was stunning. They had my attention. Mellow, just a hint of smoke (yum) and perfect temperature. And despite COVID-19, they pushed forward. Dark Sky Coffee is a safe place. The coffee menu is fabulous and they are open Sundays. They offer amazing espresso shots using a Nuova Simonelli Aurelia and a little something for everyone including ice cream, shakes, sundaes, Italian sodas, fruit smoothies and a light breakfast menu in

addition to hot, iced, blended and frozen coffee drinks. Summer hours are Thursday-Monday from 8am-4pm. Tristin moved to Wayne County full time with her husband and five kids in 2018 after deciding to quit the rat race in pursuit of their dreams. She had been working toward her goal of owning her own coffee shop for nearly a decade. She said, "I stood right here on this empty lot almost ten years ago and thought this is where I want my shop to be.” You can tell when talking with her that she truly loves what she does. "We feel beyond blessed to live and work in the most beautiful country and it is such a joy to meet so many wonderful people and serve happiness in a cup.” Highly recommended. Five stars.

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by Kadi Franson BRYCE - Living in rural Utah, our nights are dark and our stars are bright. This isn’t the case for most places — over 80% of Americans can no longer see the Milky Way. I’ve been thinking of our dark nights lately, with the spring bird migration underway. Every year in the fall and spring, billions of birds migrate hundreds to thousands of miles in search of food and places to breed. This ancient ritual is perilous. Many will never make it to their destination. Bad weather, predators, starvation, collisions with buildings, and disorientation from artificial lighting and skyglow leads to mass fatalities of birds every year. Much of their flight happens at night. While you are asleep in bed, thousands of birds may be flying undetected overhead on their path to buggier pastures. Dedicated birders will stay up late with their ears turned to the stars, listening for night calls. They watch radar and weather maps to try and predict where there might be a “fallout,” a large flock of grounded birds due to storms. These efforts are an attempt to witness the incredible phenomenon of annual bird migration. When the long-distance migrants return to the Paunsaugunt Plateau in spring, I always feel a strong sense of welcome and admiration for them, knowing that these are the survivors of a tremendous feat of strength. They are my brightly patterned, well-traveled, heroic friends. Both hyper-local and exotic, as they’ve evolved to survive both here and there; they are the epitome of a global citizen. I live vicariously through their adventures, imagining the wintering grounds of the Green-tailed towhee. Was she recently flitting around in oceanside desert scrub, perching on boojums and saguaros in Baja California to get a better look at beach bugs escaping oncoming waves? Or the Grace’s warbler—a few weeks ago, was he nosing around in the pine cones of Nicaragua’s mountainous, mixed-conifer forests? And the Violet-green swallows— the birds who’ve recently recommenced lacing up the sky in swoops above our cabin— have been spotted careening through the rainforest canopies on Cocos Island, a remote and volcanic national park off of the coast of Costa Rica. I imagine their iridescent feathers covered in waterfall mist as marine scuba divers pursue tropical fish and hammerhead sharks in the waters below. Spring migration lasts from Mid-March through May. As we welcome back our feathered friends from distant shores, the number one thing that you can do to aid in their safe homecoming is to join us in turning off the lights. Here on the Colorado Plateau, we are leading the way across the country for protecting our heritage of experiencing the night sky. The International Dark Sky Association has a program that certifies places willing to provide night sky stewardship. If you take a look at their map of dark sky places at darksky. org, it’s inspiring to realize what a global destination we are for our dark skies. Utah parks like Bryce Canyon, Kodachrome, Capitol Reef, and Canyonlands, and communities like Torrey and Helper, have put us on the map. Not only is preserving the dark better for birds, moths, and sleepy humans, it’s also beneficial for local economies. Torrey, a certified Dark Sky Community, figured this out three years ago. When Capitol Reef National Park became certified in 2015, they followed suit, becoming the first national park “gateway community” to become designated in 2018, and the first town in the state of Utah

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In the spring, many migrating birds travel at night.

to lead the way. Night skies are better in the cold-weather months, and visitation at that time of year necessitates getting one or more overnight stays so tourism-based businesses have an option to offer astronomy activities in winter. I felt curious about how things were going on the ground in Torrey, so gave a call to Mrs. Mary Bedingfieldsmith, the President of a nonprofit named Torrey Dark Skies. In particular, I wanted to know if the local economy in Torrey had seen any measurable economic impacts due to their 2018 Dark Sky Community designation. She said that, yes, they certainly had. “New businesses are cropping up—the Skyview Motel, Starlight Lounge, Dark Sky Coffee, and Sleeping Rainbow Adventures, which is an outfitter that does jeep tours and stargazing. Also, Cougar Ridge has been expanding their programs to include Star Parties.” At the end of my conversation with Mary, I asked her if she had any words of wisdom for neighboring towns that might be interested in following Torrey’s lead. “My advice to whoever might be interested in spearheading such an initiative— Get as much information out to the community as you can, so that everyone understands the full benefits of protecting the night sky.” Mary mentioned that “Sometimes when people hear the words ‘dark sky,’ they think that there cannot be any lights.” In fact, dark sky measures target lighting that is too bright, misdirected, or the wrong color temperature. Switching to warmer color temperatures, adding light shields, and making sure that areas are not being overly lit are some ways of addressing those issues. Utah’s dark sky achievements aside, we still have much work to do to reduce light pollution. It only takes one glance at the map at https://www.cleardarksky. com/ to see that we have light pollution hotspots in towns across the area. Let’s keep striving to make our home a destination of darkness, for migrating birds and astrotourists alike. Here are some things you can do: Local towns: Work towards becoming dark-sky certified communities Businesses: Take part in Audobon’s “Lights Out” initiative Everyone: Turn off exterior decorative lighting, extinguish pot and flood-lights, substitute strobe lighting wherever possible, turn off interior lighting especially on higher stories, substitute task and area lighting for workers staying late or pull window coverings, sown-shield exterior lighting to eliminate horizontal glare and all light directed upward, install automatic motion sensors and controls wherever possible, and when converting to new lighting assess quality and quantity of light needed, avoiding overlighting with newer, brighter technology For those interested in the current migration forecast to better understand when birds are headed our way, you can go online to alert.birdcast. info/birdcast to see daily predictions. Notes from the Nuthatch is a nature column written by Kadi Franson, a naturalist and artist living in Garfield County.

Goings on... New Date Set for Torrey House Press Ten-Year Anniversary Celebration SALT LAKE CITY - The Torrey House Press virtual, tenyear anniversary celebration was originally set to take place on April 28. Due to an address by President Biden, which is scheduled for that same day, this free, virtual event will be moved to Monday, May 3 at 7 PM. RSVP at facebook.com/events/311697797139607. —Insider

An Entrada “Classic Conversation” With Sandy Dietlein on May 6 TORREY - "Classic Conversations," sponsored by the Entrada Institute, focus on dialogue with a wide range of individuals who have special connections to Wayne County, Utah. Sandy Dietlein will be the guest for "Classic Conversations" on Thursday May 6 at 6 p.m. at Robbers Roost in Torrey. Sandy has theater in her blood. Daughter of Ruth and Nathan Hale, she began her career on stage at the age of seven. Although Sandy was born in Salt Lake City, the Hales moved their family to California and started the Glendale Center Theater. Sandy and her siblings were in many of the plays, but the 16-year-old Sandy rebelled, saying she would rather go to football games and dances than be in any more shows. Little did she know that she would go on to be in theater the rest of her life. Sandy and her husband, Allan, partnered with the Hales and ran the Glendale Center Theater until they retired in 1993 and sold the business to two of their boys. In 1970, the Dietleins and Hales bought a ranch in Grover and began bringing plays from California to Wayne County. When their other sons established theaters in Salt Lake City and Arizona, plays from their theaters also found their way to Wayne County. When they aren’t actively involved in their sons’ theaters in Salt Lake and Arizona, they return to their ranch in Grover, which they call home. While Sandy currently has less direct involvement in theater, it is still and always will be a major part of her life. "Classic Conversations" are produced and moderated by Don Gomes, vice president of the Entrada Institute. Gomes spent 25 years as an award-winning public broadcaster in Utah, Indiana, and Texas. Each "Classic Conversation" lasts one hour, and videos of each session are livestreamed at Entrada Institute on Facebook and then archived. To reserve an in-person spot, email the names of attendees, as well as your phone number and email address, to sunset@ entradainstitute.org. Further information is available at www. entradainstitute.org. —Entrada Institute

Tree Planting: We are happy

to be back in Torrey to do more work again this year. Torrey’s iconic cottonwoods are beloved by residents and visitors alike. We want people to know that we are a statewide nonprofit organization focused on Urban Forestry, encompassing ecological restoration and community tree planting. While our efforts have largely occurred along the Wasatch Front, we have been steadily reaching out to engage with more rural communities across the state. —Amy May, TreeUtah’s Executive Director Tree Planting

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ments, trims trees as needed, and prepares planting sites ahead of time. Torrey Town expects 25 or more volunteers. Please do join in,” said Councilwoman Pat Kearney. Amy May, TreeUtah’s Executive Director, will be here in person to give a quick planting lesson for participants. “We are happy to be back in Torrey to do more work again this year. Torrey’s iconic cottonwoods are beloved by residents and visitors alike. We want people to know that we are a statewide nonprofit organization focused on Urban Forestry, encompassing ecological restoration and community tree planting. While our efforts have largely occurred along the Wasatch Front, we have been steadily reaching out to engage with more rural communities across

the state,” said Amy May. "The Entrada Institute and the AmeriCorps Purple 5 Team are excited to be joining in on the planting efforts and to have helped fundraise for this year’s event alongside TreeUtah and other local businesses,” said Board Chair, Marci Milligan. If you can’t attend, please consider making a contribution supporting ongoing tree replacement, program expansion on and off Main Street, and essential water infrastructure plans for 2022. Donations can be made directly to Torrey Town’s TREE FUND. You can learn more about the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Tree City USA program in Torrey Town by going to www.torreyutah.gov or the Torrey Town Community Facebook page. We hope to see you there. —Torrey Town, Entrada Institute, TreeUtah

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Wayne Commission: Report on the Central Utah Counseling

Center independent audit, Six County Association of Governments' prioritization of capital improvement projects with town mayors, update on Rural Online Initiative Project, American Recovery Act and a possible wish list of needs for usage of funds, items related to the Fremont Irrigation Company and the Hanksville Diversion Project, the proposed baseball complex at the fairgrounds, and repairs needed at Fremont Park discussed. New Regional Economic Development Coordinator, Jenna Draper, and new Deputy Assessor, Gina Edwards, introduced. the donation letter since Feb- meeting resumed with a disWayne Commission ruary 12, 2021, and Brian said cussion of repairs needed at Cont'd from page 1 he wants to get a move on it. Fremont Park with the Daughhas saved $100,000 in CIB The need for water shares is ters of Utah Pioneers. The funds to put towards needed the main thing holding up the commission then approved a road improvements but unfor- project. “If we can’t find wa- one-lot subdivision for Wantunately that money can’t get ter we can’t do it,” said Brian. da Oyler and Dixie Leavitt’s them very far. He’d also like They need to find three wa- proposal for Phase 4 of the to see some money for park ter shares so if you have one Highline Views subdivision improvements but ranked this you’re willing to sell, contact and an amendment to Phase a lower priority. He would Commissioner Brian. 1. The commission approved still like to see it happen given County Attorney Mike the county’s bills before adTooele was allocated millions Olsen is going to make a few journing the nearly three-hour to build a splash pad. The Ly- suggestions regarding the final meeting. man mayor was not present contract and the commission The Wayne County Comfor the discussion, although also needs to look into funding mission meets the first and the town was known to have regarding the maintenance of third Monday of every month a need for equipment that can the fields and insurance costs. at the Wayne County Courtdig graves. After a short recess, the house in Loa. Projects were ranked as follows: Bicknell roads, From the top of the Sierra Hanksville roads, Wayne County Courthouse, Lyman Nevada to the top of the Grand Staircase, it has been Equipment, Hanksville parks, an amazing journey. One that I hope has led to and Torrey fire station re- a stronger future for a park I love.—Linda Mazzu, model. former Superintendent at Bryce Canyon Then Trenton Wilson, program coordinator for the ago and along the way someRetirement Utah State University Extenone took a chance on me. It’s Cont'd from page 1 sion, provided an update on been my greatest honor to pay the Rural Online Initiative southern Oregon, the Bureau it forward to others just getproject. The program, which of Land Management (BLM) ting started. To go from unbegan in 2018, teaches peo- and her love of plants would paid intern to Superintendent ple how to work remotely and come together. There, she at Bryce Canyon has been a awards a remote work certifi- worked as a botanist to survey career of dreams, and I hope I cate. So far, they’ve had 167 and protect hundreds of rare have inspired others to what is job placements in rural Utah. plant populations. Her botani- possible.” This 4-week course is taught cal work then shifted from rare As she prepared to retire, all online every month except to invasive plants. As an ecol- Linda reflected on the experifor July and December. “Re- ogist with U.S. Forest Service, ences she gained along the mote work is an amazing ap- she helped to write an Inva- way and hopes that they’ve set proach to economic develop- sive Plants Plan for the Pacific Bryce Canyon on a good path. ment, “said Wilson, and it has Northwest region. She then "From the top of the Sierra the potential to bring in good joined the National Interagen- Nevada to the top of the Grand money to Wayne County. cy Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, Staircase, it has been an amazTravis Kyhl from the Six bringing together those years ing journey. One that I hope County Association of Gov- of invasive plant experience has led to a stronger future for ernments then took the floor with wildland fire planning for a park I love.” to introduce the new Region- the BLM. Ultimately, it was Along with future advenal Economic Development Yellowstone National Park tures and supporting her famCoordinator, Jenna Draper, to that would welcome her back ily, she looks forward to new the commission. Kyhl report- to the NPS. Her work as an en- ways of serving the National ed that Six County is expect- vironmental quality specialist Park Service and public lands. ed to receive additional fund- there helped to re-engineer the She and her husband Erik, dog ing through the American park’s compliance program. Ruby, and Sparky the Fire Cat Recovery Act. He said this is Her last two jobs are will reside in Boise, ID. a great time to put together a where she most hopes her Jim Ireland, Superinwish list of needs and plans to legacy will last, which are as tendent at Timpanogos Cave meet with the commissioners Chief of Resources Manage- National Monument and Utah next week to discuss further. ment and Science in Yosemite State Coordinator for the NPS, “Why not give them [the state and now, as Superintendent at has been selected to serve a government] ideas on how to Bryce Canyon National Park. 120-day detail as Bryce Canspend it,” said Kyhl. “There’s nothing better than yon's interim Superintendent. Kyle and Draper also being able to help others along The park looks forward to plan to meet with Adus Dors- their career paths. It’s the welcoming him at the end of ey to put together a proposal only way to ensure our parks April. on how Six County can bet- are cared for and protected —National Park Service ter assist Wayne County with for future generations. Long economic development. Kyle also mentioned that they are hosting an Inland Port Summit on May 5, 2021 to discuss how rural communities can participate. Adam Snow, Southern Utah Director for Rep. Chris Stewart, then discussed a few items related to the Fremont Irrigation Company and the Hanksville Diversion Project. He also mentioned there has been talk of opening an OSB mill in the area, which would allow the region to clean up the forests and utilize small diameter “trash” wood. The commission then approved the annual District Court Contract and the annual Court Security Contract, which pays for bailiff services. Commissioner Brian then led a discussion about the proposed baseball complex at the fairgrounds They’ve had

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Schools & Sports

News from Bryce Valley Schools by Brooklyn Syrett

STEM Action Center of Utah put on an assembly for BES, students prepare for production of "Annie," final golf and track events for the year, course finals, and graduation

“Life is like a camera: Focus on what is important. Capture the good times. Develop from the negatives; and if things don’t work out, take another shot!” I saw this quote and loved it, so I thought I

would just share that this week. Life can be crazy, and we need to choose to focus on the positive! The Bryce Valley Elementary had the STEM Action Center of Utah come and do an amazing assembly for the students. They are always entertaining and really capture the attention of all the kids. They make learning fun. Some important dates for the Elementary are: May 13—District Elementary track meet for 4th - 8th grades. May 25—Final Awards Assembly May 26—Kindergarten Graduation @ 1:30 p.m. May 27—Sixth Grade

Graduation @ 1:30 p.m. Bryce Valley High School students, Mr. Peterson and so many others are excited to present the play, "Annie." Only 200 audience members will be allowed in each night. Tickets will be $5.00 and will go on sale each night at 6:00 p.m. The track and golf teams continue to participate and train for their meets each week. Several are qualified for the BYU Invitational and some already have qualifying marks for state. In fact, Miles Roberts attended a meet at Desert Hills High School on Saturday, April 17th, where he placed 1st in the 400 meter run. Miles is running great and continues to impress. The following dates are left for track: May 30—Millard Invitational May 7 - 8—BYU Invitational May 12—Region Track @ BVHS May 21 - 22—State Track at Davis High School The following dates are left for the golf team: April 29—Golf @ Beaver May 5—Region Golf @ Richfield May 18 - 19—State Golf @ Rose Park Best of luck to the students in whatever they are doing. The play, track, golf, elections, homework, finals, graduations are just a few of the exciting things happening for all the students in the Bryce Valley Schools. Thanks to all the advisors, teachers, administrators and volunteers for making school so much fun!

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Wills, Trusts, and More

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by Jeffery J. McKenna In our culture, it is customary for a person to execute a Last Will and Testament or Revocable Trust that sets forth the distribution of material things. But there is a concept that, although not new, is gaining popularity by those who wish to pass on things that may be more important than assets. The “Ethical Will” is a statement of personal values. It can set forth life philosophies, wishes or appeals for family harmony, religious testimonials, reasons for arranging one’s estate the way one has—almost any final message that a person wants another (or others) to know after he or she is gone. An "Ethical Will" could be defined as any personal message from a parent or grandparent—or anyone—to the survivors who are of the highest significance. A close friend, an attorney, or a trusted family member will know that the "Ethical Will" exists, its location, and when and to whom it should be delivered or its location made known. Most times such letters are only delivered after a person has passed away, according to specific instructions left beforehand by the writer. It is not easy to write— or to read—an 'Ethical Will.'

The writer probes and evaluates personal convictions and biases, and confronts reality. The process compels self-examination of what had been learned over a lifetime, facing up to failures as well as successes, and deciding what really counted in the long run. Examining one's thoughts and motives for an "Ethical Will" includes whether such a document should really be written. The "Will" can be taped, if that is easier or more appropriate than writing. If time permits, drafts might be set aside for a few weeks or months, then critically reviewed by the author. Will what was written be meaningful, or even significant, to those who read it? Visualize it being read aloud to the family by a spouse or other member of the family. Will the content uplift and cause improvements in lifestyles, or understanding of certain decisions? Will it express thoughts with kindness and love? Will it offer forgiveness for a longstanding grudge? Will it give grandchildren a sense of what hardships their grandparents endured to make their lives better? Will it expose an expanded sensitivity that family members thought was not possible? The "Ethical Will" can be

Med Mix-Up

This morning, before I had my first cup of coffee and chased the cobwebs from my brain, there was a bit of a mess-up with the pills on the kitchen counter. I wish to announce to any of those interested that I shall now be heartworm-free for the next 30 days. NOW WITH A PANGUITCH OFFICE AT 46 NORTH MAIN STREET TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AND AROUND GARFIELD COUNTY. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead. He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 6281711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com. a forum for expressing deep and philosophical opinions, for leaving a piece of oneself that may have been difficult to reveal while alive, or for any reason that is important to the writer. There are some attorneys that will assist in drafting an "Ethical Will" if someone has a problem with writing or formulating just the right words on their own. It is yet one more way to leave behind a legacy —a legacy of who you are and what you thought important enough to let your loved ones know—after you are gone.

Cats and Gnomes

A gnome is in the garden busily destroying some bushes when a house cat appears. "What are you?"asks the cat. "A gnome," comes the reply. "I steal food from humans, I kill their plants, I make annoying music at night to drive them crazy, and I love mischief. And what, may I ask, are you?" The cat replies, "Um, I'm a gnome."

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l A u G h i N g pOiNt!! Today's Thought

There is no mechanical problem so difficult that it cannot be solved by brute strength and ignorance.

PUNishment

An atom loses an electron, and it says, “Man, I really gotta keep an ion them.”

Dog Constitutional

One time my father accompanied me when I took my dog out for his evening constitutional. My dog is rather finicky about where he "does it." I wondered aloud about the criterion he uses to select a spot. My father replied, "It's a process of elimination!"

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

Algebra Class

Because my tenth grade math class had difficulty solving an algebra problem, I went to the blackboard to demonstrate how it was done. The solution required many steps, but finally we arrived at the answer: X=0. One of my students complained, "You mean to tell me we did all that work for nothing?"

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THEME: SESAME STREET ACROSS 1. Scarecrow stuffing 6. Observe 9. Kind of ski lift 13. "Fear of Flying" author Jong 14. Madame Tussauds' medium 15. Fervent 16. Never say this? 17. You to are is as thou to ____ 18. Skylit lobbies 19. *It isn't easy "bein' green" for him 21. *First bilingual Sesame Street puppet 23. Flower precursor 24. Rental on the links 25. Rowing prop 28. Banana remnant 30. Besmear 35. Poker variety 37. Away from wind 39. Like helium gas 40. Coconut fiber 41. Like an iPhone 43. Singular of #33 Down 44. Per ____, or yearly 46. Guesstimate phrase, 2 words 47. Raise, as in child 48. Bob Marley's music 50. TV classic "____ Make a Deal" 52. Hi-____ monitor 53. Oscar Wilde's Dorian ____ 55. *Sesame Street's Meryl Sheep 57. *Every starred clue in this puzzle 60. *Self-described as lovable, cute and furry 63. One born to Japanese immigrants 64. Be in the red 66. He had no cause? 68. Thin mountain ridge 69. Local area network 70. Unmanned flyer 71. Hospital statistics unit, pl. 72. NaOH 73. Church assembly

DOWN 1. D.C. V.I.P. 2. "Star ____" 3. Either Gauche or Droite in Paris 4. Like a lemon 5. Beginning of a workout 6. Special law enforcement unit, acr. 7. Elephant's distinguished feature 8. Uncredited actor 9. Lake ____caca, South America 10. *Ernie's roommate 11. Diva's delivery 12. Swedish shag rug 15. "____ your seatbelts" 20. Think tank output 22. Eyeball shape 24. "I can see ____ now the rain has gone..." 25. *Trash can dweller 26. Be sorry for one's wickedness 27. Repenting 29. *He avoids pronouns and speaks in falsetto

31. Gloomy 32. More competent 33. Arm bones 34. *Mama, Papa, Baby and Curly 36. Chemical cure 38. Gaelic tongue 42. Load carrier 45. Crow's cousin 49. Old English for before 51. Arya Stark's Needle and Jedi's Lightsaber, e.g. 54. Lagoon wall 56. Each and all 57. Bog down 58. From a second-hand store 59. Four-legged friends 60. Autry or Wilder 61. Jet black 62. Nevada city 63. Pick up, as in suspect 65. Modus operandi 67. Light-emitting diode

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EvaDean Reeves Francisco

HENRIEVILLE - EvaDean Reeves Francisco, our beloved mom, grandma, and great grandma, passed away the morning of April 1st, 2021, at her daughters’ home, in Parowan, Utah. She was born on November 9th, 1930 in Cedar City, Utah to William Otto Reeves and Wealth Unthank Millett Reeves. She was raised in Cedar City and also spent time in Kanarraville, at the home of her grandparents. She would often share stories of her love for the Kanarra Mountain and the memories she had of spending time there as a child. One summer, while working at the lodge in Bryce Canyon, EvaDean took the Bryce Canyon Trail down to Tropic to attend a dance. At the dance, she met the love of her life, Charles Smith Francisco. The couple eloped in Fredonia, AZ on December 23rd, 1948. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George Temple on May 26th, 1960. Mom and Dad first settled in Henrieville, Utah. In the early years of marriage, she traveled with Dad while he worked in road construction. Mom was the only woman in the Henrieville area who had a driver’s license. This meant she was the "go to gal" for a variety of transportation needs throughout the area. She served as an ambulance, bus, and taxi driver, always getting everyone where they needed to go. She also helped local farmers by driving their trucks during harvesting season. Later in life, Mom drove the Senior Citizen bus, serving the communities of Tropic, Cannonville, and Henrieville. And who could forget her famous Volkswagen Bus, the “crought-wagon!” Mom was an incredibly hard worker. After moving to Tropic, the family ran a dairy behind their home where Mom worked long hours tending to the animals, as well as the fields. After building a home on Francisco Lane, Mom used her green thumb to build a wonderful greenhouse business, which helped increase the beauty in the area with flowers and trees. She dearly loved her time with her flowers, however, health challenges prevented her from spending the needed time in the greenhouses. Mom and Dad then started a new adventure, operating the Francisco Farm Bed & Breakfast, where she loved to visit with guests from around the world. Mom had a variety of interest. She loved reading with children and volunteered her time at the Bryce Valley Elementary School. She also loved reading to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved to quilt, crochet, and color and would often chose the brightest colors for her projects. She taught herself to play the guitar and sang at family holiday parties. She spent hours tending to her beautiful rose gardens and flower beds. She loved sitting on her front porch watching hummingbirds and visiting with family and friends. Mom was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had a fierce testimony and deep understanding of the Gospel. Throughout her life, she held a variety of callings within the Church. Her favorite calling was serving as a Family History and Genealogy teacher. Through her efforts, both family and friends have been blessed with a greater knowledge of their ancestry. Mom loved to serve in the temple with Dad and was a dedicated temple worker for many years. She was a missionary throughout her life, sharing a Book of Mormon with as many people as she could, and she was instrumental in her husband’s father joining the Church. She is survived by her daughters Helena (Lloyd) Mortensen, Sandrea Francisco and son-in-law Sharon Griffin, grandchildren John (Lynn) Mortensen, Donald (Suzanne) Mortensen, Charles (Jené) Mortensen, William Mortensen, Shad (Melissa) Griffin, Sheri Ann (Justin) Springer, and Shane Griffin, 13 great-grandchildren, and 18 great-great-grandchildren, with 2 more on the way. Her sister Fae Wiser, brother William “Golden” (Cynthia) Reeves, sister-in-law’s Lillis Francisco and Sharon Francisco along with many nieces and nephews. She is proceeded in death by her husband of 69 years Charles Smith Francisco, daughter Robyn Ann Griffin and infant son Charles Kay Francisco, siblings Melvin (Mae) Reeves, Celia (Milton) Bartholomew, Thiel (Mary) Reeves, Phyllis (Kent) Webster, and Francisco siblings, Varis Simkins, Berthene (Leland) Griffin, Roma (Clark) Evans, Lola (Ward) Gibson, LaDean Fowler, Dexter Francisco and William “Bill” Francisco. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Zion’s Way Hospice staff. Mom’s favorite nurse, Ellen, her #1, was her singing buddy and artist. Anna, her favorite nurse #2, who mom always said was so sweet and kind. Zhailaa was Mom’s favorite TV buddy. They’d watch ‘Anne with an “e”’ together and Zhailaa would sing to her during commercial breaks. Shandra was her favorite UNO card player. Mom got the final win in their ongoing competition. And, Heather, who painted Mom’s fingernails her favorite color, purple. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a graveside service was held at the Henrieville Cemetery in Henrieville, Utah on Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 under the direction of Hughes Mortuary.

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April 29, 2021

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Pat and I are on our way to San Diego for a week’s vacation. There is not a whole lot going on in our area. The highlight for the week was the Panguitch High School Junior Prom. I am sure it was a great success. Someone send me the information, and I will put it in next week’s article. A friend that works out at the Park said that the spring vacation crowd has come and gone, and things have really slowed down. But not in Vegas, if you are looking for work, that looks like

the hot spot for work. For the first time in 10 years, a new hotel is set to open in the middle of June. It is a 150,000 square foot building that has 3,500 rooms and a swimming pool area that covers 5 acres. There are 40 restaurants and a really huge 6,000 seat theater. I think that this was built on the old New Frontier Hotel, which was the largest in the world when it was built in 1958. This hotel has been in the works for seven years and has cost over $4 ½ billion to build and is looking for 400 employ-

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Carl Johnson

MONROE - Carl Johnson, faithful son, loving husband, and devoted father and grandfather, peacefully slipped away into heaven at home with his wife and children by his side, on Monday morning, April 19, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Carl was born in Panguitch, Utah on February 24, 1958, to Carl Ernest Johnson and Donna Mae Orton, the youngest of three siblings, his older brothers Tommy and Jimmy, and his older sister Debbie. Carl’s mother, Donna, was widowed suddenly while pregnant with Carl, so he never knew his dad. This loss later instilled in him a strong desire to love and serve others, especially other widows like his mom. Growing up, Carl spent much of his time with his two brothers and cousins in the mountains, fixing up cars and cruising around the valley, and playing sports. He also developed a strong work ethic at a very young age that began with working at the local movie theater while he was in elementary school. These jobs helped him save for his first car that he purchased on his own at 15 years old. While attending Panguitch High School, Carl worked extremely hard, was involved in student body, loved music and basketball, and was a friend to all. After high school, Carl served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Upon his return from his mission, he attended Provo Technical College where he met the love of his life, Diane Vernon, from Woodruff. After a courtship and many trips from Panguitch to Woodruff, they were sealed for time and all eternity in the Provo Temple on March 27, 1982. Carl and Diane lived in Panguitch as newlyweds for 5 years and then moved to Monroe where he continued his 29-year career with UDOT. Carl spent a few years as a maintenance worker and was later hired as the Safety/Loss Control Coordinator in the Richfield office where he made many lifelong friends and served until his retirement. The Little Green Valley became their lifelong home. Carl’s priority was always his kids, Lindsey and Ryan. He also quickly became a father figure to many kids in his neighborhood in Monroe. Most days after work or on the weekends, you would find Carl outside working in the yard, serving a neighbor, or playing ball with the kids. Carl would get up early three times every week before work to play basketball with his friends, his kids, and all their friends. Carl continued this tradition with younger generations until his body would no longer allow him to play the game. Carl was also a master of all trades and spent countless hours doing fix-up projects around the house and helping others. Carl loved his grandchildren, KyLinn and Britton. To them, he was known as Grandpa Hoot. Carl loved sharing an ice cream with KyLinn and watching her dance. He and Britton did their best work outside shoveling snow, working in the man shed, and playing basketball. Carl was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints and served faithfully with the Young Men’s organization, Elders Quorum assignments, and as a ward clerk. He had a great love for and testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Carl will always be remembered as a gentle giant who worked hard, served others selflessly, loved his family, and loved the Gospel. Carl is survived by his wife, Diane and children Ryan (Brandi) and Lindsey. He is the proud grandpa to KyLinn and Britton. Also survived by his siblings and father-in-law, Ken Vernon. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Donna Johnson; mother-in-law, Shana Vernon; niece, Crystal Robinson; nephew, Jeremy Mathews; and aunt, Alta Orton. Funeral services were held Friday, April 23, 2021 at 12:00 Noon in the Monroe 1st and 4th Ward Chapel, 49 E 200 N. Friends could call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Magleby Mortuary in Richfield and Friday at the ward chapel in Monroe from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Burial was in the Monroe City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com The family wishes to thank Kevin Anderson, Stacey Hill and staff at South Sevier Clinic, Richard Chisholm, Julie Parker and staff at Chisholm Dental, and his neurologist Meghan Zorn at the University of Utah Neuroscience Center, for their many years of dedicated care.

ees. The Governor of Nevada is taking the mask mandate off of Nevada on June 1st. Business in Vegas is really picking up, so if you have some money to throw away, head on down. To save your trip, you can drop off the money on our front porch. When I was on the Panguitch City Council back in the mid-90s, we had a two man police force. They worked 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. When they weren’t on duty, they were on call. The problem was the two of them had seven bosses, the City Council, the Mayor and the City Manager. Finally, the chief at that time resigned and this set us up to get into the counties' sheriffs. This was a very good change for the City. We had much better coverage, and the town became much safer. Clint Pollock, who worked for the City for eight years, was selected as one of the two new sheriff’s deputies. Sheriff Clint Pollock has pulled the plug after 22 years, so he can spend more time with his wife, Jolene. Clint was a poster boy for what a peace officer should be. He was always polite to those that might have had a problem and was always helpful to those that needed help. Enjoy your retirement, Clint. You will be missed. The U.S. hosted a two day world Climate Change Summit attended by 40 world leaders via virtual coverage. President Biden told all of the leaders that the world is in a moment of peril. Even Putin and XI from China agreed with the rest of the leaders that something has to be done. Biden’s new U.S. com-

mitment, timed to the summit, would cut America’s fossil fuel emissions as much as 52% by 2030. Our twenty year drought in the western U.S. is just a reflection of what is going on in the world. Europe recorded their highest temperatures ever recorded last year. Mexico's drought hit critical levels. It now covers 85% of Mexico, and their lakes and reservoirs are drying up, including the country’s second-largest body of fresh water. Australia is so dry that they are having major fires that are destroying much of its forests. Climate advocates hoped the high profile virtual gathering would kick start new action by major polluters, paving the way for a November U.N. meeting in Glasgow. Well, the figures from last year’s U.S. Census are in and should have been released last Monday. These numbers are used to determine how many congressional seats each state gets. This count disregarded the last president’s attempt to end the U.S. Census a month earlier. A bulletin at the Panguitch Post Office stated that there will be an election next November for the positions of Mayor and two Councilmen. These three positions are for four year terms. The filing time for these positions is only for one week, June 1st to the 7th. Get active in your city politics. I know I will, because I always do. Mack O.

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Ronald K. Riggs

HATCH / PANGUITCH / WEST JORDAN - On April 15, 2021, Ronald K. Riggs suddenly finished his journey of life at his home in West Jordan, Utah. Ron was born July 1, 1947 in Panguitch, Utah to Jay Angus and Myrtle Gardiner Riggs. He worked for many years as a butcher in his father's store, The Service Cash, before he began his career as a surveyor for the Forest Service. He worked at this job for nearly 30 years. He married Karleta Lowder July 12, 1969 in the St. George LDS Temple. They were married for 44 years before Karleta passed away. They had 3 children, Rebecca Huntington (Orem, Utah), Angela (David) Stone (Medford, Oregon), and William (Alicia) Riggs (Smithfield, Utah). He later married Janet Jensen Scarlet on November 11, 2016 in the Oquirrh Temple for time. He was a strong member of the LDS church, serving as Financial Clerk for many years. He also served as 2nd counselor in the bishopric in Hatch, Utah. He loved the people of Hatch very much. Ron loved his family and they were a great source of joy and pride to him. He loved going out into the hills of Garfield County for any reason, but especially to cut wood for the people of Hatch. He was an amazing Dutch oven chef, and he catered for many groups of people over the years. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Karleta; and brother, J. A. Riggs. He is survived by his wife, Janet, siblings, Fred (Rita) Riggs, Joe (Jean) Riggs, Pam (John) Yardley, Pat (Howard) Foy, Kathy Riggs, Martha (Blaine) Ipson, his children and step-children, 8 grandchildren, and 11 stepgrandchildren. Funeral services were held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, April 24, 2021 in the Hatch, Utah LDS church. Viewing from 9:30-11:30. Burial in the Hatch Cemetery under the care of Mosdell Mortuary. He will be greatly missed.

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April 29, 2021

LegaL Notices ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SIGURD TOWN SIGURD, UT SIGURD TOWN WATER IMPROVEMENTS 2021 DOCUMENT 001113 Sealed Bids for the construction of the Sigurd Town Water Improvements Project will be received electronically through Quest CDN. No hard bids will be accepted at this time. Bids will be accepted until 2 P.M. local time on May 13, 2021. The Project consists of improvements/reconstruction of existing spring sites, installation of approximately 26,590 LF of 4”, 6”, 8” water line, and construction of a new 300,000-gallon concrete water tank and appurtenances. Bids will be received for the Sigurd Town Water Improvements Project. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Ensign Engineering, 225 North 100 East, Richfield, UT 84701; Kelly Chappell; 435.896.2983, kchappell@ensignutah.com. Electronic copies of the bid documents will be made available on Ensign Engineering’s website at www.ensigneng.com/index. php/bid-access A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10 A.M local time on May 4, 2021 at Sigurd Town Hall located at 595 N. State Street in Sigurd, Utah. Attendance at the prebid conference is highly encouraged but is not mandatory. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. This project requires both Davis Bacon wages and American iron and steel. “Section 746 of Title VII of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (Division A-Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017) and subsequent statues mandating domestic preference applies an American Iron and Steel requirement to this project. All listed iron and steel products” means the following products made primarily of iron or steel: lines or unlined pipes and fittings, manhole covers and other municipal castings, hydrants, tanks, flanges, pipe clamps and restraints, valves, structural steel, reinforced precast concrete, and construction materials.” Owner: Sigurd Town By: Kelly Alvey Title: Mayor Date: April 15, 2021 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 22 & 29, 2021 ANNEXATION PUBLIC HEARING TORREY TOWN For the intent to annex property of South Side A Addition and South Side B Addition to the town of Torrey. Torrey Town will hold a final public hearing for the annexation of South Side A Addition and South Side B Addition May 13, 2021 at 6:30 pm.at the Torrey Pavilion 75 E 100 No. Torrey, Utah. This will be held prior to the town’s regularly scheduled town board meeting. The town council will then consider an ordinance to annex the proposed areas into the Torrey Town Limits. Everyone is welcome to attend this public hearing. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 22 & 29 and MAY 6, 2021 NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL OFFICES TO BE VOTED ON IN THE ESCALANTE CITY MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 2, 2021 City Mayor position, four-year term City Council position, four-year term City Council position, four-year term Candidate filing period begins, June 1, 2021. Declaration of Candidacy form or Nomination Petition must be filed with the City Recorder at 56 North 100 West Escalante, Utah between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Candidate Filing Deadline Ends June 7, 2021 This notice was posted in the Escalante City Office and on the State of Utah’s Public Meeting Notice Website—www.utah. gov/pmn on April 30, 2021. /s/ Stephanie Steed, CMC, City Recorder Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 22 & 29, 2021 MUNICIPAL ELECTION FILING INFORMATION TORREY TOWN Municipal Election Declaration for Candidacy dates are June 1 through June 7, 2021 at the Torrey Town Office located at 75 East 100 North from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There are two Council Member positions and the Mayor that will be available, each for a four (4) year term. The eligibility requirements in order to run for a Torrey Town Municipal office are: (1) Be a United States Citizen at the time of filing. (2) Be a registered voter of the municipality. (3) Be a resident of the municipality for 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the date of the election. (4) To not be a convicted felon, unless the right to hold elective office has been restored. For more information, please contact Paula Pace, Town Clerk at 435-425-3600. /s/ Paula Pace, Torrey Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 29, 2021 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 May 26, 2021 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)5387240 for additional information. NEW APPLICATION(S) 97-2463 (A82543): Kara Levine propose(s) using 1.73 acft. from groundwater (30 miles S of Grover) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3244 (a47096): Chaney Hugh Nowers, State of Utah Board of Water Recources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.231 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles west of Panguitch) for STOCKWATERING. EXTENSION(S) 61-658 (a20557): John W. and Sonja S. Brouwers is/are filing an extension for 0.01785 cfs OR 0.34 ac-ft. from the 3 Underground Water Wells and 8 Springs (East of Cedar Breaks N.M.) for DOMESTIC; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 29 and MAY 6, 2021

NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL OFFICE CANDIDATE FILING HANKSVILLE TOWN The following offices to be voted on in the Hanksville Town Municipal General Election on 2th November 2021. Mayor position, 2-year term (2) Town Council positions 4-year terms Each person seeking to become a candidate for an elected position will need to file a Declaration of Candidacy in person with the town clerk at the Hanksville Town Office. Filing begins June 1st and ends June 7th, 2021 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 29 and MAY 6, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT USDA FOREST SERVICE FISHLAKE NATIONAL FOREST FREMONT RIVER RANGER DISTRICT SEVIER COUNTY, UTAH FISH LAKE BASIN RECREATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The Fishlake National Forest is proposing a recreation improvement project in the Fish Lake Basin, Sevier County, Utah. Site-specific proposals are intended to enhance recreational opportunities and access, address resource concerns, and minimize user conflicts. Elements in proposal include boat docking stations, Pando interpretive plazas, alterations to some camping and winter use areas, electric bicycle (e-bike) trail designations, new trails open to non-motorized use and class 1 e-bikes, and reduction in hazardous fuels, among others. A copy of the Notice of Proposed Action and project maps are now available on the Fishlake National Forest website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/projects/fishlake/landmanagement/ projects. For questions, or if you need copies sent to you, please contact Cody Clark, Project Team Leader, at (435) 425-9573 or email cody.clark@usda.gov. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 29, 2021 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOULDER PLANNING COMMISSION The Boulder Town Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 8:00 p.m., to hear comments on Ray Nelson’s Preliminary Application for Subdivision. The hearing will be conducted electronically as well as in person. Zoom connection information will be announced closer to the meeting; distanced, limited seating and facemasks will be required at the physical meeting. The packet of material on the proposed subdivision is available on the Planning Commission page of Boulder Town website https://boulder.utah.gov/category/planning-commission/ . Please email Planning Commission Clerk Peg Smith at pc@ boulder.utah.gov if you have questions. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 29, 2021

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Gwen Frandsen

PANGUITCH Gwen Kay Frandsen, 83, of Panguitch, Utah was born on June 29, 1937 in Panguitch and died April 20, 2021 at her home in Panguitch surrounded by her loving family. Gwen was a loving, faithful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all those that knew her. She graduated from Panguitch High School in 1955. She married her sweetheart George Clark Frandsen in the Salt Lake Temple on October 18, 1954. They have four beautiful children: Barbara Jean (Jim) Duckett, Cedar City; Sherrie Kay (Larry) Lynn, Kingman, AZ; Steven (Susan) Frandsen, Alpine; Michelle Mort (David Yardley), Las Vegas, NV; and her brother, Arlyn Jay (Ann) Proctor, Centerville. They have 19 grandchildren, and 36 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Clark; her parents, Jay and Dudley Proctor; and great grandson Haden Hansen. Gwen worked for Utah State Library as a bookmobile clerk from February 7, 1966 to February 7, 2002, exactly 37 years. She received too many awards to mention and was one of the best clerks they've had. Additionally, she did the accounting for Clark's business, Frandsen Distributing. Gwen was passionate about family history and volunteered for years at the family history center and with the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She served on the library board for several years after her retirement and was a 4-H leader. Gwen was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as Relief Society president in the Kearns 8th Ward and Panguitch North Ward ,and served as a Relief Society teacher. She served as Primary president and teacher, Sunday School teacher, and as a visiting teacher, where her visiting teaching partners and the sisters she visited became lifelong friends. She did extraction work for many years and loved genealogy and family history. Clark and Gwen served as care givers for both their parents in their senior years, which brought her great joy. Gwen loved Panguitch and was known for her sweet, loving, and giving personality. She blessed all that knew her. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 3, 2021 at 12:00 Noon in the Panguitch 1st Ward Chapel, where friends may call from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Panguitch City Cemetery. Live streaming of the services and online guestbook can be found at www.maglebymortuary.com under Gwen's obituary. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.

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Larry Gass

CIRCLEVILLE / ST. GEORGE - Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Larry Eugene Gass, age 85, left this earth on April 19, 2021, in St. George, Utah, due to complications of age and illness. Larry was born October 11, 1935, in Circleville, Utah, the first of three children of Kenneth Eugene and Blanch Collings Gass. He enjoyed a blissful childhood and learned responsibility at a young age by milking cows before school and herding sheep during the summer months. This was the beginning of his lifelong love of the outdoors and nature. He graduated from Piute High School where he served as student body president and was voted as Piute Chieftain, the most popular student, because of his charismatic personality. Even at a young age, he had a quick wit and could tell a good story. Although English was his least favorite class, he became an accomplished writer with beautiful handwriting. After high school, he answered the call of duty by respectfully serving in the Korean War and developed a great love for his country. He was always grateful for the day he married his high school sweetheart, Coleen Wiltshire, on September 6, 1958, and together they were blessed with four children. He attended Southern Utah State College and Utah State University where he received a bachelor's degree in range management. His knowledge of plants and ecosystems was extensive. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management and was respected as someone who was fair to grazers and allowed use of the land in a sustainable manner. He found great satisfaction in forming partnerships to make improvements to the range. After retiring, he and Coleen spent many relaxing summers as visitor information hosts at Fish Lake, and winters in Arizona. Larry never knew a stranger because he could strike up a conversation with anyone. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic, hunting stories, love of the mountains, delicious Dutch oven cooking, kind heart, and his ability to brighten any room with his sense of humor. Most importantly, he will be remembered as a fun grandpa and devoted husband and father who would do anything for his family. His humor, captivating stories, optimism, cheerful greetings, and hugs will truly be missed. Larry is survived by his wife, Coleen, St. George; children: Angela Cluff, St. George; Taunee and Gordon Ellett, Loa; Deven and Stacie Gass, Circleville; and Patrick and Kengie Gass, St. George; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; sisters, Anna and Richard “Stan” Pollock, Panguitch; Maurine and Bob Jones, Hurricane; sisters-in-law, Carolyn McIntosh, St. George; Evyonna “Bonnie” and Ralph Brinton, Salt Lake City. He is preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 24, at 11:00 a.m. in the Circleville 1st Ward Chapel, where friends could call for viewing from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Burial was in the Circleville Cemetery with military honors by the Harold Brown American Legion Post #92. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary. com

Ruth O. Hallows 1925 - 2021

LOA - Ruth Oldroyd Hallows, 95, passed away on April 22, 2021 in Monroe, Utah. She was born August 24, 1925, in Loa, Utah, to Edwin Archibald and Alberta Okerlund Oldroyd. Ruth grew up in Loa and graduated from Wayne High School and Branch Agricultural College in Cedar City, Utah. Ruth married Lorenzo Duane Hallows on September 15, 1948, in Loa, Utah. They are the parents of seven children, Susan (Brent) Christensen, Circleville, Sally (Darwin) LeFevre, deceased, Gilbert (Flora), Loa, Gary (Francine) Torrey, Denise (Val) Christensen, Rolette, ND, Glen (Nancy) Evanston, WY, and Ted (Rhonda), Kamas. Ruth was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family. She was an excellent seamstress and made beautiful quilts for all of her children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook and was well known for the many loaves of homemade bread she took to others. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints and served in many callings. Ruth is survived by her husband, six children, 29 grandchildren, 73 great grandchildren, and 1 great, great grandchild. She was preceded in death by daughter, Sally LeFevre, granddaughter, Megan LeFevre, her parents, and siblings, George Kay (Shirley) Oldroyd, and Theda Jane (Cliff) Peterson, and sister-in-law Carmel (Ellis) Nielson. The family wishes to thank the staff of Monroe Canyon Assisted Living and Zion’s Way Hospice for their loving care. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. in the Loa LDS Stake Center, where friends could call for viewing from 11:00 to 12:30 prior to the services. Out of concern for those who are not yet vaccinated and those who may be at higher risk for COVID-19, the family invited attendees to wear masks when appropriate. Live streaming of the services could be found on Ruth’s obituary page at springerturner.com about 15 minutes prior to the services. Burial was in the Loa Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. Online guestbook at springerturner.com

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May 3 - May 9 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. This week, and the next two, all five naked eye planets are visible at one time or another, beginning with Venus and Mercury. Both are very low in the west-northwest at sunset, and the trick is that 1) you need to look immediately after sunset, 2) you need a flat, low horizon, and 3) binoculars are important. Venus is especially bright, but it’s only 11° from the sun (the width of your fist held at arm’s length) while Mercury is twice as far from the sun but is only 1/20th as bright. Mercury is straight above Venus and the separation between them increases noticeably day by day this week. Next week, the moon joins them briefly. Venus becomes easier to see night-by-night through the summer, but Mercury remains visible only until the last week of May. The very bright star well to the left of these planets is Sirius, the Dog Star,” best seen in winter. Mars is a third of the way up the west as darkness falls,

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in the feet of the Gemini twins, below the stars Castor and Pollux and above Betelgeuse in Orion. It’s only as bright as the brighter stars that surround it, so it doesn’t stand out like it did late last year. Finally, Jupiter and Saturn rise together at the end of the night, and the best time to see them is 60-90 minutes before sunrise, when they’re both low in the southeast. Jupiter is brighter than any star while Saturn is 1/13th as bright as Jupiter and is 16° to the upper right of Jupiter. Saturn is a few degrees to the upper left of the moon on the morning of the 3rd, and Jupiter is 8° from the moon on the following two mornings. While checking out Jupiter and Saturn, notice that the summer Milky Way extends from the south, passes overhead, and continues to the north, arcing overhead near

the bright star Vega. The annual Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower peaks on the morning of May 7th, but meteors are visible for a week surrounding that date. These fast meteors travel at 41 miles/ second, and they come from dust shed by Halley’s Comet long ago. An observer in a dark location may see one meteor every few minutes, so it’s not spectacular. They radiate from the southeast horizon but appear all over the sky. Look after midnight. 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.

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SUMMER MAINTENANCE POSITION

Panguitch City is hiring a summer maintenance employee. Employee must be at least 18 years of age, have current Utah driver license and be able to lift 50 pounds. Employee will work in many different areas, including parks and recreation, water and sewer and other areas as assigned by the city. Hours are generally from 8-5 with a 1 hour lunch break. Some overtime may be required during events. Job will start June 1, 2021 and will last until the fall of 2021. Salary is $10.00$12.00/ hour depending on experience and does not include benefits. Applications are available at Panguitch City office 25 South 200 East P. O. Box 75 Panguitch, Utah 84759. Telephone 435-676-8585. Application will be accepted until Thurday May 13, 2021 by 5 pm. Panguitch City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Panguitch City is an equal opportunity employer.

DENTAL ASSISTANT BICKNELL Wayne Community Health Center Dental in Bicknell is looking for a motivated Dental Assistant to join their team. This position will be a part-time 2-3 days per week with full-time potential in the future. The position responsibilities include: • Patient Interaction. • Taking X-Rays. • Chair-side assisting. • Scheduling, Charting, Documenting dental visits on computer. • Sterilization of dental Instruments. • Set-up and cleaning operatory and office. Experienced applicants would have the following: • Dental Assisting Experience • Pedo, Endo, Oral Surgery and General Dentistry Experience. • Knowledge of Computer Charting and Digital x-rays • X-Ray Certified. • CPR Certified. • Must be 18 or older. We are willing to train those with no assisting experience. Wage is negotiable if you have dental experience. Email your resume to: tpace@waynechc.org Or you can drop it off in person at Wayne Community Health Center Dental. 128 South 300 West Bicknell, UT 84715

AREV HOSPITALITY SEASONAL JOBS **EXCELLENT PAY** COOKS, KITCHEN HELP, SERVERS, FRONT DESK, CASHIERS, HOUSEKEEPING Arev Hospitality, Torrey, UT near Capitol Reef NP arevhospitality@ gmail.com 435-491-0492

WAYNE COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT CONSTRUCTION / MAINTENANCE MECHANIC / NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL POSITION Full time with benefits Construction / Maintenance Mechanic / Noxious weed control REQUIRED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Be a Team Player – Work well with others Qualified applicant must possess the ability to perform entry level - construction, repair, maintenance, and up keep of county roads, bridges, culverts and flood channels. Knowledge and qualifications to locate and treat noxious weeds and operation of Weed-mosquito abatement spraying equipment. Understanding of regulations relating to chemical storage and application, (training provided.) Some mosquito abatement duties may require working evenings. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Utah Commercial Drivers License • Willingness and ability to obtain chemical applicator licensing ENTRY-LEVEL KNOWLEDGE OF; • General maintenance and construction, • Vehicle repair and specialized equipment operations. GENERAL PURPOSE This is an entry-level position, which includes job training and experience. The position will report directly to the Wayne County Road Foreman and Supervisor. Wayne County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to political, religious or labor organization affiliation or nonaffiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, age, national origin, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap. Applications can be picked up at the Wayne County Clerk's Office and need to be submitted by 5:00 pm on Friday April 30, 2021. Please include cover letter and resume. Call the Wayne County Clerk's Office at 435-8361300 with any questions. WAYNE COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR The Wayne County Fire District seeks a dynamic, selfdriven and dedicated individual for a position that offers unique professional challenges and opportunity for professional advancement. The Wayne County Fire District Volunteer Coordinator (VC) will function under the supervision of the WCFD Chief and the WCFD Board of trustees. This position is funded by a FEMA grant and is authorized for 4 years by that funding source. No assurance is given beyond that period and is dependent on continued funding. The rank of the successful candidate for this position will be determined by qualifications set by the Chief and the Board. The person selected will be required to reside in Wayne County to serve in the position. The Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for the following: • Act as training and recruitment officer. • Develop and coordinate a recruitment and retention program. • Establish and maintain records systems to track training and certification of Firefighters. • Assess needs for Personal Protective Equipment and other fire equipment. • Establish regular monthly training programs for each station and assist Battalion Chiefs in providing that training. • Coordinate District wide training programs using UFRA, FFSL, USFM, local and other training providers. • Ensure that as part of station training activities that all equipment is inspected, tested and used regularly to provide proper operations under all conditions. • Tracking the time spent by each FF participating in any department program, based on data received from BCs • In cooperation with the Treasurer and the Chief, provide data and reports required by FEMA for the SAFER grant funds. • Establish professional development plans for personnel and facilitate enrollment in classes and completion of task books, certification records etc. • Submit documentation for the award of training and response stipends. • Act as liaison with the Utah FF Certification Office. • Respond to fires, other emergencies, and requests for service. • Assist the Chief with departmental planning, operations, recordkeeping, public education, grant writing and administration and other official duties. Preferred initial qualifications include: Structural Firefighter I & II; Wildland FF I & II; Haz Mat awareness & Operations; Fire Instructor I. If the candidate does not currently possess those, they are required within 1 year of hire. A salary and benefit package of up to $68,000 is available based on individual needs, qualifications and skills at the discretion of the Fire District Board. Applications are available at the Wayne County Clerk’s office, 18 South Main, Loa, or you can call the Clerk’s office at 435-836-1300 and request one to be emailed to you. Submit application, Resume and Cover Letter to the Wayne County Clerk’s Office. Position is open until filled. If you have any questions, please call 435-836-1300. Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor

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

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

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Wayne School District is hiring for the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.waynesd. org. • Secondary Science Teacher at Wayne High School • Elementary Principal at Loa and Hanksville Elementary Schools • Cooks at Wayne High School (head and assistant) SALARY: Please see the Salary Schedule on the website. 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 classified or certified application that can be found on the website. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications.

Slackers Pizza Deli SLACKER'S PIZZA ALL POSITIONS Starting Pay $15 per hour Training Available. Excellent pay. Closed Sundays Call Bob Morris 435-619-0725 or rlmorris6@gmail.com CAPITOL REEF CIDER WORKS BICKNELL Capitol Reef Cider Works of Bicknell, Utah is looking for intelligent dedicated employees to advance our apple orchard and cider operation. Reliability and good physical fitness are required. Full-time and part-time positions available. Preferred Skills: Construction, Welding, Automotive Mechanics, Biology, Horticulture. Email resumes and questions to: capitolreefciderworks@gmail.com

MEETINGS Tropic AA Meeting Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion. rtn Escalante AA Meeting Call for times and locations. 435-676-3653

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group 4th Thursday of each month 5:30-7:30pm Southwest Behavioral Health Center 601 E. Center St. Panguitch ADULTS ONLY Questions? Call Melissa Veater 435-690-0911

CITY TREASURER ESCALANTE CITY IS ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR A CITY TREASURER Minimum Qualifications: (A) Education and Experience (1) Graduation from high school with course work in bookkeeping and accounting, and (2) Two years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting, or (3) An equivalent combination of education and experience. (B) Required knowledge, skills and abilities: (1) Working knowledge of general office maintenance and practices; working knowledge of recording and filing procedures and methodologies; some knowledge of the operation of word processor terminal; some knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment; some knowledge of basic mathematics; some knowledge of interpersonal communication skills and telephone etiquette; some knowledge of basic public relations. (2) Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to communicate effectively with irate customers; ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; ability to operate standard office equipment; ability to develop effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public. (C) Special Qualifications: (1) Type 50 wpm. (2) Basic Computer knowledge. Escalante City has the right to refuse any and all applications. Escalante City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For questions contact City Recorder Stephanie Steed. RESUMES must be submitted by May 7, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. to Escalante City, P.O. Box 189, 56 N. 100 W., Escalante, Utah 84726

FOR SALE PASTURE FOR SALE 75 acres located four miles south of Loa on Big Rocks Road. On Fremont River. Call 435-691-0259.

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 Bus Route Drivers in Panguitch/Hatch Substitute/Activity Bus Driver in Panguitch Food Service Worker at Bryce Valley High School Para Professional at Garfield County Jail Bus Route Driver in Boulder Para-Professionals at All Schools Substitutes for Custodians, Food Service, and Teachers Food Service Worker at Boulder Elementary School SALARY: Please see 2020-2021 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 Robert Prince (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.

GENERAL DENTIST WANTED ESCALANTE / PANGUITCH (GARFIELD COUNTY, UT) General Dentist (Full Time) position available in Escalante / Panguitch (Garfield County, UT) General responsibilities: • Must have or attain a Utah unrestricted License to practice Dentistry. • All aspects of General Dentistry including Exodontia, Root canals, Crown and Bridge, etc… • Some reimbursed travel will be expected weekly to commute between offices (Panguitch and Escalante). • New graduates may apply. • To start as soon as possible Benefits • Vacation hours. • 401K Match up to 5%. • Sick hours. • Holiday pay. • Continuing education days offered (5 Days leave and $2000/Year.) • Health/Dental Insurance (1/2 covered for family.) • Malpractice insurance covered. • Licensure and credentialing is covered. • Disability insurance (1/2 covered.) • Salary is negotiable and Contingent on experience. Pay Range: $115,000 - $130,000 /year WCHC is an approved nonprofit organization that allows one to apply for the PSLF program (loan forgiveness). Although, it is up to you to apply for these programs on your own and it is not guarantee you will be awarded. We are happy to offer advice during this process.

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Tyrannosaurs: Groundbreaking research provides

strong evidence that tyrannosaurs may have been social animals. The Kaiparowits mass grave site has the first possible evidence of social tyrannosaurs from the southern United States. Tyrannosaurs nosaur is Teratophoneus, (pronounced Ter-at-oe-fohnee-us), which is Greek for “Monstrous Murderer.” These monstrous murderers are our very own local tyrannosaurs and are the only named tyrannosaurs found on the Kaiparowits Plateau to date. The 25-30’ long animals, with teeth like railroad spikes, were fierce rulers of the Northern Hemisphere during the Late Cretaceous Period (66-100 million years ago). At that time in ancient history, what is now the GSENM existed on an island continent called Laramidia, formed when the Western Interior Seaway split North America in two. The plateau where the dinosaurs lived was an ancient floodplain dominated by large channels and abundant wetland peat swamps, ponds, and lakes. Rivers crossing Larimidia generally flowed west and deposited into the seaway, similar to the way the Mississippi River drains into the Gulf of Mexico today. Back then, the climate was wet and humid, and Laramidia was rich with life. Swamps and wetlands were lush with cypress trees growing up to 100’ tall, and an understory thick with ferns, much like the swamps of Lousiana. The more drained areas were forested by towering conifers such as redwoods. The Kaiparowits Formation contains one of the best and most continuous records of Late Cretaceous terrestrial life in the world. Ancient plants still rooted in their original soil and dinosaurs wrapped in the impressions of their skin have been discovered there. The work of the excavation team is part of a larger effort to bring scientific research projects into the “outdoor laboratory” of the GSENM. It has been estimated that less than 10% of the Kaiparowits Formation has been explored for fossils. Dinosaur fossil discoveries can tell us much about individual species and provide clues to the when, where, and how of their deaths. It’s much more difficult to find wellpreserved evidence of the actual behaviors of long-extinct animals. Tyrannosaurs are often depicted as lone wolf tyrants. This is supported by a few key facts: One, most modern-day predators are solitary, with few exceptions like orcas, wolves, and lions. Two, only solitary skeletons of tyrannosaurs are typically found. And three, scientists have been skeptical that tyrannosaurs had the amount of brainpower needed to live and work together. Although this is the third time tyrannosaur fossils have been found grouped together, it is still debated whether they had the ability to organize into complex social groups. Since the initial discovery, scientists have been slowly putting together the scene of the crime to better interpret the evidence. The first fossil found at the site was the ankle bone of an adult tyrannosaur. Within minutes of brushing around the bone, they uncovered dozens of others. Aside from the tyrannosaurs, the one-acre site offered up the fossilized bones of seven species of turtle, many kinds of fish including relatives of rays, other dinosaurs, and one juvenile (12’) giant alligator. They recovered so much bone from so many kinds of animals, that the site became known as a treasure trove of fossils—a significant, once-in-a-lifetime discovery,

Kodachrome: My favorite thing about Kodachrome

is the remoteness of the park. We have some of the most amazing night skies and nicest campgrounds in Utah. —Nathan Martinez, Kodachrome Basin State Park manager Kodachrome

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Life restoration of "monstrous murderer," Teratophoneus. with the potential for making groundbreaking contributions to science. Because of this, they named it the “Rainbows and Unicorns" Quarry. Over the last seven years of excavation, the "Rainbows and Unicorns" team has been investigating questions like these: “Why were these terrestrial animals found alongside aquatic ones?” “Were these tyrannosaurs really together when they died, 76.4 million years ago?” and, "How did they die?” The researchers were able to unravel these mysteries, but only by working with a crossdisciplinary team of international experts that included geochemists, a charcoal specialist, paleontologists, and a stratigraphist. Through their combined forensic work, the details of the tyrannosaur mass grave site slowly became clear. They concluded that the tyrannosaurs died during a single catastrophic event— they drowned in a seasonal flood, which then washed the carcasses into a lake. Were the tyrannosaurs part of an even larger pack, but the other members escaped the flood? We may never know. The ages and sizes of the dinosaurs ranged from age 4 (the smallest) to age 22 (a full-grown adult). Perhaps these animals were in the same family. I asked the research team why tyrannosaurs, some of the largest predators to ever walk on dry land, would need to hunt in packs. Back then, massive herbivores roamed in herds, similar to the wildebeest of today. Imagine trying to nab a meal from a thundering herd of 15-horned Kosmoceratops, or Utahceratops, both of which have only been found in the Kapairowits Formation in the GSENM. It would have

been dangerous, the researchers pointed out, making a team hunting strategy better positioned to successfully kill larger prey. This behavior is evident today in Harris hawks, second cousins to tyrannosaurs. They live in the Sonoran desert and display complex hunting tactics with various roles, like a sentry, or flusher. They even take turns hitting the prey to kill it. This teamwork allows them to kill larger animals like jackrabbits, which would be much more challenging to do solo. The Kaiparowits mass grave site has the distinction of being the first possible evidence of social tyrannosaurs from the southern United States. The two other sites containing similar findings are located in Canada and Montana. This discovery is part of an expanding pattern of mass mortality sites and provides even more compelling evidence that tyrannosaurs were, indeed, more terrifying than we thought. Congratulations to the research team on this incredible discovery. Thank you to the Bureau of Land Management for protecting our ancient heritage and national treasures such as the Teratophoneus fossils. For more in-depth reading—the Teratophoneus findings were released through publication in the open-access scientific journal PeerJ on April 19.

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administration to become certified. The Park staff announced their intention to become a dark sky park back in 2016. Two years ago, they began the application process under new management. “My favorite thing about Kodachrome is the remoteness of the park. We have some of the most amazing night skies and nicest campgrounds in Utah,” says Nathan Martinez, Kodachrome Basin State Park manager. Utah’s Dark Skies Governor Cox recently declared April as Utah Dark Sky Month. There are currently 23 International Dark Sky places in Utah and over 130 in the world. In his statement, Governor Cox explains the importance of preserving dark sky areas for both environmental and economic purposes. He also encourages Utahns to celebrate Utah Dark Sky Month by visiting one of the 23 dark sky places. Stargazing in the Park There are several exciting ways to see the stars at

Kodachrome Basin. Stargazers can see exquisite detail in the Milky Way from Kodachrome Basin. Depending on the season, visitors can spot the Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy and near-Earth planets. All of the campgrounds are in remote locations which is perfect for stargazing. Visitors can also attend constellation and telescope tours at the Grand Parade trailhead led by knowledgeable park rangers that create an enjoyable astronomy experience for the

whole family. Kodachrome Basin is adding a new loop to the Panorama trail with backcountry campsites. These new sites will allow campers to spend the night at an even more remote location. Follow Bryce Canyon Country on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for up-to-date information. Visit brycecanyoncountry.com for itineraries and vacation ideas. —Garfield County Office of Tourism