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Thursday, May 9, 2024

Garkane Holds Two Annual Meetings in Bicknell/ Orderville BICKNELL / ORDERVILLE - Garkane had a great week, with over 200 people attending their two annual meetings—Bicknell on April 30 and Orderville on May 1. Members in Bicknell were treated with some nice pork tacos provided by Wendy Sorenson of Koosharem, and Giff’s BBQ of Kanab provided the delicious smoked brisket and dutch oven potatoes for the Orderville meeting. Board President Ron Cazier opened the meeting by thanking the members for their attendance and being involved in the cooperative. Both meetings included a report by Deseret Power CEO Dave Crabtree, who gave a brief overview of the state of the electric industry, and Garkane CEO Dan McClendon, who Annual Meetings Cont'd on A5

Issue #1562

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Wayne Co. Residents Invited to Attend Upcoming DWR Event at Loa Fish Hatchery, May 30

USDA’s REAP Program Reaches Hanksville with Solar Project Grant

what our average usage is. We won’t have a battery backup, but it will be tied to the grid,” said Curtis Whipple, owner of Bull

LOA - Construction on the new Loa Fish Hatchery is underway, and local residents are invited to attend an upcoming event to learn more about the timelines and what to expect with the project. During the 2023 legislative session, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources received the necessary funding to rebuild the Loa Fish Hatchery. The hatchery closed in November 2014 after it was infested by the New Zealand mudsnail, an invasive species. The hatchery was originally built in 1936, and due to the age of the raceways and deterioration of the facility, removing the snails wasn’t effective. The hatchery had to be closed to prevent

Bull Mountain Market

Loa Fish Hatchery

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Courtesy Curtis Whipple

Curtis Whipple, owner of Hanksville’s Bull Mountain Market. USDA’s Rural Development program announced their quarterly grant awards under their Rural Energy for America Program, and Bull Mountain Market is among Utah’s eight projects selected for funding.

HANKSVILLE - On April 29, USDA’s Rural Development program announced their quarterly grant awards under their Rural Energy for America Program, and Hanksville’s

Entrada Institute Hosts 'Classic Conversation' with Bicknell Mayor Noreen Johnson

like to be the mayor in a small town in Wayne County, Utah. The town of Bicknell was settled in 1879. Originally called Thurber, its history is tied to that of the towns of Grayson, White Mesa, and Blanding. Bicknell is home to the Wayne School District, Wayne ComCourtesy Entrada Institute munity Health Center, The Entrada Institute will and Wayne Commuhost a "Classic Conversa- nity Center. It has a tion" with Bicknell Mayor sawmill, a sign factory, Noreen Johnson on May 9. and more. Noreen Johnson TORREY - On Thurs- is currently the mayor of day, May 9, at 7:00 p.m., Bicknell. She grew up in Mayor of Bicknell Noreen Torrey, attended Wayne Johnson will engage with County schools, and has Don Gomes in a "Classic presided over a gentle reConversation" at Robbers naissance in Bicknell. Roost, 185 West Main Some things were planned; Street in Torrey. During the some were not. Gardens, hour-long conversation, parks, floods—Johnson has an in-person audience, as seen it all. What moves a citizen well as viewers on Facebook Live, will be able to ask Johnson additional Noreen Johnson questions about what it is Cont'd on A6

REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST

Bull Mountain Market is among Utah’s eight projects selected for funding. The small-town grocery store, which also carries pizza, a salon and an art gallery, has been awarded a

grant to install a new solar power system for the business. “This system will be big enough to totally replace our electric—they sized it just a little over

BLM Issues Decision on Challenged 2018 Oil & Gas Leases in Utah

Etta Place Cidery Unveils Adventurous Line of Session Meads

SALT LAKE CITY The BLM announced a decision on Friday, May 3, to reaffirm three oil and gas leases covering 5,344 acres in San Juan County as a result of a legal challenge and subsequent commitment to reconsider 28 leases stemming from BLM’s March and December 2018 competitive oil and gas lease sales in the Monticello Field Office. A preliminary review indicated numerous large-scale archaeological features that appear to be associated with early agOil & Gas Leases Cont'd on B3

Ann Torrence

Etta Place Cidery, in the heart of Capitol Reef Country, is thrilled to introduce its latest creations: an innovative line of session meads. TORREY - Etta Place Cidery, in the heart of Capitol Reef Country, is thrilled to introduce its latest creations: an innovative line of session meads. These delightful libations

Mostly sunny/partly cloudy this week, with chances of showers on Thursday. Highs range from the high 50s to the mid 70s; lows in the 30s and low 40s. Winds from 8 to 12 mph.

**Weather is subject to Change

the alcohol industry and a perfect fit to be made in the Beehive State. Session meads are Session Meads Cont'd on B3

UPCOMING EVENTS... Escalante Wild Potato Days 2024

May 24-25

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

THURS. MAY 9 - WED. MAY 15

are meticulously crafted in the spirit of Utah's canyon country. Mead, the traditional alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey mixed with water, is a trending category in

A mom forgives us all our faults, not to mention one or two we don’t even have.

—Robert Brault

Panguitch Quilt Walk Festival

June 5-8 Quiltwalk.org

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