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Utahns, Visitors Invited to Search for Explorer Corps Marker in Garfield
GARFIELD COUNTY How well do you know Utah? You’re about to find out! Each of the state’s counties—including Garfield County—has a specially designed marker that celebrates a lesser-known Utah wonder just waiting for explorers of all ages to discover by participating in the Explorer Corps. Back for 2022, the statewide adventure from the Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU) invites Utahns and visitors to test their Utah knowledge and get off the beaten path. Explorer Corps employs a digital smartphone app and a physical passport to direct users to a distinct physical marker placed in each of Utah’s 29 counties. All summer long, participants are invited to seek out these markers and follow their own path to see what makes Garfield County—and all of Utah—so special. “On top of everyone’s to-do list this summer is getExplorer Corps Cont'd on page 3
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Torrey Chamber Music Festival Celebrates 5th Anniversary with 'Music of Night and Day' June 16 - 19
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Courtesy Ada Mae Crouse
The 5th annual Torrey Chamber Music Festival celebrates the natural world with "Music of Night and Day" from June 16 -19, 2022. Events will take place at Robbers Roost in Torrey and at the Teasdale Cultural Hall.
TORREY - Torrey Chamber Music Festival (TCMF) is celebrating its 5-year anniversary this year. "One way that I have seen the impact over time is what it has done for our youth," says TCMF Chair Ada Mae Crouse. "Recently at a fundraiser con-
Alternative Anchoring Pilot Program Underway on Lake Powell
Courtesy Brandon Rolfes | Beach Bags
Beach Bags(TM) provide non-Impairing anchorage on Lake Powell. GLEN CANYON N.R.A. - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is pleased to announce an Alternative Anchoring Pilot Program is underway on Lake Powell. The pilot program currently includes one commercial use authorization permit holder, Beach Bags, that offers a new technology designed to provide a non-destructive houseboat anchoring system for use on sandstone outcroppings previously inaccessible using conventional anchoring methods. This nondestructive anchoring method can provide a viable alternative to the growing practice of illegally securing houseboats using rebar and other types of metal pins drilled into sandstone along the shoreline. According to Superintendent William Shott, “Lake Powell is one of the most unique and scenic boating locations in the world and provides a houseboating experience like no other
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in the heart of the Colorado Plateau. Unfortunately, some houseboaters have learned to become dependent on drilling holes in the fragile sandstone to anchor their vessels. The accumulative effects of this illegal practice have caused significant resource damage while also becoming a larger safety issue. Pins and rebar that have been left behind injure swimmers and damage vessel hulls. If this practice were to continue it would detract from the very reason boaters travel to Lake Powell. We are excited to launch a pilot program that focuses on providing non-destructive anchoring alternatives to address this issue. Through piloting new technologies, providing public information about the nexus between pin anchoring and damage to park resources, and strengthening our enforcement efforts, we hope to put an Pilot Program Cont'd on page 3
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cert for our Strings Camp, there were some of our students now going off to college and the very young ones who are just beginning to play. All were sitting together enjoying hearing the artistic directors of TCMF performing for them. Even during the school year,
Colorado River Authority of Utah Invites Utahns to Share Perspectives, Organizes Advisory Councils
SALT LAKE CITY - As the impacts of Utah’s ongoing drought become more prevalent, the Colorado River Authority of Utah (Authority) is asking citizens to take an active role in sharing their perspectives and participate in critical discussions related to the Colorado River. As part of its establishing legislation, the Authority will create three geographicallybased advisory councils each consisting of 7-11 members. These councils will meet at least four times each year to provide local input to help the Authority meet its objective to protect, conserve, use, and develop Utah's waters of the Colorado River system. Advisory councils will consist of engaged citizens, stakeholders, area and topical experts, along with other Utahns who care about the Colorado River. Advisory councils will serve as a forum to collect and consider diverse perspectives and, when appropriate, may also be tasked with Advisory Councils Cont'd on page 2
the coaching has continued to help prepare students for auditions." TCMF is excited to continue their week-long Strings Camp, in which local students study intensively with festival artists and have the opportunity to perform in en-
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CCAW New Animal Care Facility to Hold Grand Opening June 4
Courtesy Melvin Perc
Color County Animal Welfare will hold a grand opening for their new Animal Care Facility in Torrey, Utah, on June 4, 2022. TORREY - Color Country Animal Welfare (CCAW) is pleased to announce the completion of its Animal Care Facility in Torrey, Utah, the gateway community to Capitol Reef National Park. A grand opening celebration will take place on Saturday, June 4 from one to three p.m. This efficiently designed, 4000-square foot building combines day and overnight boarding for dogs and cats with animal welfare services. CCAW is the only animal rescue organization in Wayne County, and
until recently, was run entirely by volunteers. CCAW is an independent 501(c)(3) private organization and provides services including rescue, adoption, vaccinations, spay and neuter support, and education. Funds from the boarding operation supports CCAW’s mission to reduce the number of homeless dogs and cats and to advocate for the welfare of all animals. This important addition to Wayne County was made possible by many donors, volunteers and supporters, and
follows years of planning, design consultation, fundraising, and ultimately, construction. The building, at 1200 West Highway 24 in Torrey, is located on 12 acres of scenic red-rock land well suited for hiking with boarded and rescued dogs and provides room for future expansion. The facility has 12 regular kennels and two isolation kennels for dogs, as well as an isolation area and two large rooms for Grand Opening Cont'd on page 6
UPCOMING EVENTS... Panguitch Quilt Walk Festival
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sembles with music especially arranged for them. This year, they will perform a work written for them by a Utah Composer. Strings camp also offers additional enrichment activi-
GARFIELD COUNTY In his board report at the May 23 Garfield County Commission meeting, Commissioner David Tebbs stated that the Forest Service is on full suppression mode on all fires until further notice. Further, he said the Forest Service had issued standdown for all prescribed fires for next 90 days. Commissioner Jerry Taylor reported on the status of the Burr Trail/Hwy 12 intersection, saying Boulder will need to work with UDOT as the Burr Trail is a town road at that location. He also reported a request by offroaders in the Ticaboo area, saying it would be great for pulling in revenue for that area. According to Commissioner Leland Pollock, a Hatch Town dam may be in Garfield County’s future. He referred to Governor Cox’s initiative to “build as many dams in Utah as possible,” and said appropriations are
There is no price set on the lavish summer, and June may be had by the poorest comer.
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Taste Testers Choose Their Favorite Potato Dish at Escalante Wild Potato Days Potato Cook-off
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Music Festival festival takes place from June 13 – June 19 and includes a few free festival preview pop up concerts, the Strings Camp concert on Thursday, and Festival Concerts on June 17th, 18th, and 19th. TCMF
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ties such as a dance class with live music, drumming sessions, and a composition class to develop well-rounded and creative artistry in the next generation. The theme of the festival this year is “Music of Night and Day” and includes favorites from Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons,” a premiere by Utah composer Aaron Peterson, and "Moonstrike" by nationally renowned Chickasaw composer Jerod Tate, narrated by special guest composer Michael Begay. With this diverse and accessible programming, there is something for everyone to enjoy at these concerts. New and returning musicians to TCMF this season include the Assistant Concertmaster of the Colorado Symphony and two international artists traveling to Torrey from England and Germany. The festival take
place from June 13 – June 19 and includes a few free festival preview pop up concerts, the Strings Camp concert on Thursday, and Festival Concerts on June 17th, 18th, and 19th. Please visit torreychambermusic.com for more information and to purchase tickets. Schedule of events include: Strings Camp Concert: • Robbers Roost, 185 West Main Street, Torrey, Utah - Thursday, June 16 - 6:00 PM Festival Feature Concerts: • Teasdale Cultural Hall 73 Main St, Teasdale, UT 84773, Utah - Friday, June 17 - 7:30 PM - Saturday, June 18 - 7:30 PM • Robbers Roost, 185 West Main Street, Torrey, Utah - Sunday, June 19th - 2:00 PM —Torrey Chamber Music Festival
Advisory Councils: As the
impacts of Utah’s ongoing drought become more prevalent, the Colorado River Authority of Utah (Authority) is asking citizens to take an active role in sharing their perspectives and participate in critical discussions related to the Colorado River. Advisory Councils Cont'd from page 1
gathering data, and providing information and analysis on specific topics. While advisory councils are not vested with authority to make decisions regarding public business, council perspectives will provide viewpoints and insights to better inform the River Commissioner and other officials. Organizing the advisory councils geographically enables issues to be localized, where participants in the councils are more likely to have insight on local issues of interest. The geographic model also allows for customization within each council and makes it easier for participants to travel to and attend
council meetings held in their region. Councils will be organized as follows: • NORTH - Salt Lake, Summit, Utah, Wasatch, Juab, Sanpete • CENTRAL - Daggett, Duchesne, Uintah, Carbon, Emery, Grand • SOUTHERN - Washington, Garfield, Kane, Wayne, San Juan Those interested in participating in one of the three advisory councils can fill out the online application. Each council will have limited membership with members selected based on unique qualifications, knowledge, and experience within these designated geographic areas. —The Colorado River Authority of Utah
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No More Wasted American Blood and Money on the Other Side of the Planet "Enough blinded eyes, mangled limbs, and maimed souls. Enough parents’ shrieking grief. Enough as the world's policemen. Keep America’s children here to live long, full lives in their land of the free, their home of the brave.” The sentiments behind those words have a long history, all the way back to the Korean War, the war in Vietnam, and the Bush-Obama/Biden wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, including the recent deaths of thirteen of our fellow Americans as the U.S. withdrew our troops from Kabul. Now, the sentiments are again fresh. The war in Ukraine is a
squabble among Europeans on their side of the planet, having nothing to do with us Americans. Why are we again paying for Europe's wars? How does that help me and my family, my friends and neighbors, my countrymen and women have a better life as we pursue our happiness? It does not. We saved Europe from the Kaiser, the Nazis, and the commies. In return all we asked for was land to bury our dead. That is enough! No more wasted American blood and money on the other side of the planet. Bud Donmoyer, Escalante
Goings on... WHS Holds Award Ceremony, Presents Scholarships to Senior Class
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ESCALANTE - Community members put their potato dishes to the test during the Escalante Wild Potato Days Potato Cookoff on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Attendees at the festival sampled each dish and voted for their favorites. Kandee DeGraw (left), organizer of the Potato Cook-off, announced the winners, and Tanya Taylor and Joette Marie Rex (above) were voted number 1 and received a prize of $75. Sean Duffy placed 2nd (with a prize of $50), and Page Witzdam took 3rd (with a prize of $25). Congrats to all of the winners, and thanks go out to everyone who participated! —Insider
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Thomas Taylor, American Legion member, presents scholarships to Wayne High School students Riley Edwards and Ashley Ellenburg. BICKNELL - At 9 a.m. on May 25, 2022, Wayne High School held an awards ceremony to present the senior class with their scholarship funds. I don’t know if history was made or not, but the parents and graduating class should be so proud. Over $200,000 was awarded to the students of Wayne High School. For the first time in Wayne High School history, the Daniels Fund Scholarship was awarded. This scholarship is worth up to $100,000. Newmont University awarded one industrious student $85,000. To the graduating class of Wayne High, go out and show the world what the students of Wayne High are made of, but always remember where you came from. Best wishes and good luck! —Lisa Jeppson
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Explorer Corps:
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We are thrilled to welcome Explorer Corp participants to visit unique locations in Garfield County. There is so much to discover in Garfield County it’s exciting to have the opportunity to showcase this great region.—Falyn Owens, Executive Director of the Garfield County Office of Tourism
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Utah has 29 natural history markers across the state, one of these being in Garfield County near a replica of the Coombs Village Site. This summer, the Natural History Museum of Utah invites adventurers to seek out these markers by participating in the Explorer Corps. ticipants can follow @NHMU plorer Corps adventures Explorer Corps on Instagram for weekly prize using #ExplorerCorps and Cont'd from page 1 giveaways that include Cotoget featured on @NHMU's ting outside to enjoy Utah— paxi shoulder bags, NHMU social channels the best state for outdoor hats, Kuhl water bottles, and • Check out Junior Explorers recreation. I can think of no more. And don’t forget the and all of the extra content better way to do that than by Race to 29! Sweepstakes, on nhmu.utah.edu/explore! searching for all 29 county which offers participants from Explorer Corps kicked off markers,” said the NHMU’s anywhere the chance to win at 12 a.m. on Friday, May 27 executive director Jason Cry- one of two week-long adven- and runs until 11:59 p.m. on an. “The museum’s Explorer tures in a luxury Winnebago Monday, September 5. Corps has been designed to from Kellville Vans. For more updates and inblur the line between an edu“We are thrilled to wel- formation on the Natural Hiscational experience and out- come Explorer Corp partici- tory Museum of Utah’s Exdoor adventure and we are pants to visit unique locations plorer Corps program, please grateful for all our partners— in Garfield County. There is so visit https://nhmu.utah.edu/ and explorers—who continue much to discover in Garfield explore. to bring it to life.” County it’s exciting to have Join the fun on social Designed to celebrate the opportunity to showcase media by sharing photos and Utah’s diverse natural history this great region,” said Falyn experiences with the hashtag throughout the state, Explor- Owens, Executive Director of #ExplorerCorps! er Corps offers many idyl- the Garfield County Office of Support for Explorer lic summer recreation spots Tourism. Corps 2022 is provided by the to enjoy. Most markers will Here's how to get in- Utah Legislature, Utah Oflikely take explorers to places volved with Explorer Corps: fice of Tourism, and the State they’ve never been before, • Download the Natural His- of Utah COVID-19 Local Ascreating lasting memories and tory Explorer Corps app on sistance Matching Grant Promany chances to learn someiOS and Android on your gram. Supporting partners thing new along the way. For mobile device include Kellville Vans, O.C. example, Garfield County’s • Enter the Explorer Corps Tanner, Cotopaxi, Kühl, and marker is located near a replisweepstakes for two chanc- Utah is Rad. NHMU remains ca of the Coombs Village Site es to win a weeklong Win- grateful to Big D Construction where visitors can see what nebago rental for its foundational support. life was like almost 1,000 • Download the Explorer —Natural History years ago. Corps Passport, or pick one Museum of Utah’s Explorer If that’s not enough inup at participating libraries Corps program centive to hit the road, par- • Share photos of your Ex-
Pilot Program: Lake Powell is one of the most unique and
scenic boating locations in the world and provides a houseboating experience like no other in the heart of the Colorado Plateau. Unfortunately, some houseboaters have learned to become dependent on drilling holes in the fragile sandstone to anchor their vessels. The accumulative effects of this illegal practice have caused significant resource damage while also becoming a larger safety issue.—William Shott, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Superintendent
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end to this destructive practice. I couldn't be prouder of the park's team, our engaged public, and all of our partners in taking on this challenge." During the alternative anchoring pilot study, boaters should continue to utilize traditional anchoring methods or alternative anchoring methods that do not cause damage to natural and cultural resources in the
park. For more information on alternative anchoring options, please visit the park’s commercial use authorization webpage at: https://www.nps. gov/glca/learn/management/ vesselservices.htm. As part of the pilot program, the park will welcome additional alternative anchoring technologies. Please contact the Glen Canyon Commercial Use Authorization Program for more information at GLCA_CUA@ nps.gov. Boaters are reminded that
pin anchoring is illegal. This practice damages resources, creates safety hazards, and is a form of vandalism. Houseboaters that utilize any form of pin anchoring are subject to enforcement actions, including the requirement to relocate or end their journey. For more information on safe and legal conventional methods for anchoring your vessel, please visit: https://www.nps.gov/ glca/learn/news/houseboatstaking.htm —National Park Service
Bring Your Quilts
on June 7th between 9 and 5 to have your quilts hung in the quilt show
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Schools & Sports PHS Sports Sidelines by Mack Oetting
Cats have many first and second place wins, Cael Houston goes to Florida to compete at Nationals in Wrestling, and Coaches Troy & Ann Marie Norris have won over 30 championships The Cats had a great year with winning first in Girls Cross Country, Wrestling, Boys and Girls Track and Cheerleading. They had plenty of second place finishes: 2nd Baseball, 2nd Volleyball, 2nd Boys and Girls Basketball, and Drama. They have tons of trophies, by my count, and PHS has 110 championships. However, the sports season isn’t quite over for one of the Cats, 1A outstanding wrestler Cael Houston. He was
picked by the AAU, Utah team, to represent the 162# bracket at the Nationals in Florida this last weekend. He was selected, along with two wrestlers from St. George. What a great honor it was for him and PHS. He will be going up against the best wrestlers in the country. He is there with his parents, Matt and Jen Houston. Last week, I wrote about all the success that Coaches Troy and Ann Marie Norris had winning over 30 cham-
pionships. Indeed they have. With the boys track win, it was their 15th championship, and it made Troy the leading track coach in Utah. He already was the leading coach for the girls track team, with their 14th wins and 9 in a row. The other sport the Norris’s coach is volleyball, and they have seven championships. I know that basketball is king, but what the Norris’s have done will never be broken; it is history.
Thank You from Wayne High School BICKNELL - Wayne High School would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who have contributed to the 2022 Scholarship of Excellence Fund. The contributions have helped many seniors with their college goals. We appreciate the generous assistance to our students. Richard and Beth Pratt J-Hunt Construction LLC Merritt Stites Barney Trucking Dwight and Laura Boulder Mt. Electric Andy and Joni Taft Brinkerhoff Patricia Boyle Wonderland RV Park Donald and Sharon Coombs Sushiel and Pricilla Keswani Scott and Mary Schelin Dwight and Catherine Cache Valley Bank Christopher Jones Mielke Savage Albrecht Engineering Allan Smart & Thalia Smart Kimball & Roberts, PC Mark Schneider Springer Turner Funeral John Ash and Kaethe Blackburn Propane Steve and Leann Albrecht Radomski Michael and Mary Kenneth and Karen Buchi Travis and Holly VanOrden McConnell David and Lori Chappell Dana Carroll and Jeannine Brian Auto H. Brent and Dorothy Hales Marlowe Kerry and Paige Cook Paul and Duella Brown John and Valgerdur Reilly Jerry and Esther Blackburn Mitchell and Tamera Draper Robert and Charlotte Val and Jana Rees Sevier Heating Williams Kevin and Susie Hatch & Air Conditioning Jay D. Booth Double T Construction Richard and Cynthia Nigro Dudley Elliott Allen and Connie Durfey Cary and Elizabeth Larsen JG Electric LLC Sharon O Malley & Ernest Harward & Rees Boulder Mt. Realty Harman Carla Lyman The Torrey Gallery Torgerson Timber Inc. Lois Brian H.E. and Shirley Scruggs Brian Farm Service Margo Stevens Barbara Alism Rose Stephen Trimble Jason Peterson Jan and Jane Callister Red Desert Inc. Paul and Elvon Jacobs Michael D. Zimmerman Thalman Orthodontics Oscar and Marsha Taylor D.P. Curtis Trucking Broken Spur Inn Classic Motors Jeff and Karla Coleman Brown Brothers Construction Jesse and Brenda Wood Gary and Monte Laing Cory and Millie Anderson Hills Heating and Air Curtis and Chylene Whipple Scott Andersen D.D.S. Earl and Madelyne Deleeuw Bullhead Sand and Gravel Phillip and Jessie Pace Brian and Pat Swanson Donna Mitchell Ronand Carolyn Moosman Carl and Gail Albrecht Barbara Bean and James Marsha Chappell Carolyn Morrow Haisley Brice and Adie Mitchell Mack and Marie Morrell Glade O. Mott DeRae Fillmore Jeffery and Kristi Pikyavit Allan and Sandy Dietlein Unlimited Plumbing Ronnie Hunt Construction Charles and Judith Smith —Wayne High School
SUU Community Education Collaborates with Cedar City Library for Community Reads Centers Conversation on Juneteenth
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Janice Brooks, past chairwoman of the Utah Humanities Council (right), and Dr. Jean Boreen (left), dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at SUU, will facilitate a Community Reads Centers Conversation at the Cedar City Library on June 15, 2022. CEDAR CITY - Southern Utah University Community Education is collaborating with the Cedar City Library to facilitate a Community Reads Conversation in honor of the Juneteenth holiday on June 15, 2022, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Cedar City Library. The discussion will center around the autobiography, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, by Harriet Jacobs. While supplies last, free copies of the book will be available for pick-up at the Cedar City Library with event registration. “We hope that families and neighbors will read and discuss this book together,” said Melynda Thorpe, SUU Community and Professional Development executive director. “Its historical significance and unique perspective can help us understand the importance of cultural diversity, belonging, and empathy and highlight the sociocultural differences between the life of a slave girl and life in a modern, rural, American community.” The event is familyfriendly and will be facilitated by Dr. Jean Boreen, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at SUU, and Jan-
ice Brooks, past chairwoman of the Utah Humanities Council. Commemorated annually on June 19, Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. Also known as June Nineteenth, Jubilee Day, Freedom Day, Liberation Day, or Emancipation Day, the holiday marks the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Texas to free the remaining enslaved African Americans. Though the Emancipation Proclamation was signed two and a half years prior, Juneteenth honors the official end of slavery in the United States. Published in 1861, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is one of the few existing slave narratives written by a woman. The account chronicles the remarkable odyssey of Jacobs (1813–1897) whose dauntless spirit and faith carried her from a life of servitude and degradation in North Carolina to liberty and reunion with her children in the North. The SUU Office of Regional Services has generously donated books for this event. Register on Eventbrite and show your Eventbrite ticket to the library staff to receive your free book.
This year, SUU is commemorating Juneteenth for the first time. This year’s theme, "Juneteenth: A Past, Present, and Future American Celebration" was chosen to invite all to learn and reaffirm the shared history and shared future of American communities, and to celebrate the progress made as a nation to fulfill the founding principle of freedom. The T-bird family and Cedar City community are invited to join the events, learn, and celebrate. SUU’s Community Education program offers classes, workshops and events for the purpose of generating fun, cultural and educational opportunities for those who love to learn. While increasing participant knowledge, programs provide non-credit experiences for community members wishing to develop new hobbies, skills and areas of personal interest. For more information, or assistance registering for this Community Reads Juneteenth Conversation, call SUU Community Education at (435) 865-8259. —Southern Utah University Community & Professional Development
June 2, 2022
Wills, Trusts, and More
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Finding and Keeping an Estate Planning Attorney
Let’s be honest, finding and keeping an estate planning attorney may not be as important a priority to many people as finding a good hair dresser or excellent barber. For one thing, you will likely see your hair dresser or barber a hundred times more often than your estate planning attorney. However, when it comes to the magnitude of the task, I think most will agree that chopped up hair will grow back, but a mistake in your will or trust could have a negative impact on everything you’ve worked for throughout your life. So what should you look for in an estate planning attorney? Here are a few key points. First, we will start with the obvious, but not always followed criteria. You want someone that knows and is experienced in this specific area of the law. You want someone that has specific experience with the drafting of wills, trusts, and the administration of estates. The attorney should be very experienced in this area, or she should work closely with
by Jeffery J. McKenna those in her firm who are experienced. Second, you want someone that is good at explaining and teaching estate planning concepts. You must feel comfortable asking questions. The attorney must treat you like you are his employer. It is much more difficult to ask questions if you feel like the attorney is looking down on you, as opposed to someone that appreciates your business and is grateful to serve you even when he may have many clients and a busy schedule. Third, once you find the right attorney, how do you keep him or her? Here is a concern difficult to solve. The only thing constant in life is change. Attorneys retire and relocate. Hopefully, you selected an attorney that is part of an established firm and others in the firm will be able to take your file and continue to be there to assist you and your family. In conclusion, finding an estate planning attorney is an important decision. Hopefully this article is helpful to you and your family as you make this decision.
PANGUITCH OFFICE AT 46 NORTH MAIN STREET TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AND AROUND GARFIELD COUNTY. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 20 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW. BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM, he would enjoy hearing from you.
t H e On the Bus
As a school bus driver one Saturday morning I was driving a high school choir to a competition meet. I parked the bus at the school and soon students started boarding. Nobody said hello or asked if I was the charter bus or anything. The choir director boarded, counted the students, and said it was OK to leave, also not asking if it was the correct bus. About two miles down the road I spoke up in a loud voice saying, "When we get to the work site the deputies will issue each of you an orange vest, gloves, and two plastic trash bags. When you fill a bag leave it beside the road. When you need more bags raise your hand and the deputies will give you more." I then looked in the mirror to see the most shocked kids I've ever seen. I explained what happened to the director; and we both, or perhaps I should say all, had a good laugh. Bet those kids never "assumed" they were on the correct bus again.
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Don't tell secrets in the garden. The potatoes have eyes, the corn has ears, and the beanstalk.
Today's Thought
Politicians are people who, when they see light at the end of the tunnel, go out and buy some more tunnel.
It's All Clicking
Everything's starting to click for me!" said my fatherin-law at dinner. "My knees, my elbows, my neck..."
Shower Thoughts
Anyone who says "Easy as taking candy from a baby" has never tried it.
sudoku To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9
It's a Boy!
One of the single girls from work came to the office one morning and began passing out candy bars all tied up with blue ribbons. When asked what the occasion was, she joyfully announced, "It's a boy! Six feet tall, 200 pounds!" And then she proudly displayed a diamond solitaire on her left ring finger.
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THEME: Fabrics ACROSS 1. Ingratiating behavior 6. Testing site 9. Mix together 13. Veranda on Moloka'i 14. Lennon's widow 15. Pilaff, to some 16. Neural transmitters 17. Stumblebum 18. Renter's paper 19. *Plaid weave 21. *Cozy pajama fabric 23. Thanksgiving side? 24. Sign up 25. ____ Francisco 28. 100 centavos 30. *Woven reversible patterned fabric 35. Tucked in at night 37. Unwelcome mail? 39. Italian alternative 40. Brazilian indigenous people 41. Give out 43. Eye part 44. Violinist Perlman or violinist Stern 46. Toy flyer 47. Clickable text 48. Lady Hamilton's lover 50. Become puddle from icicle 52. Hula dancer's necklace 53. Bloody 55. Cuban dance step 57. *Popular prom dress choice 61. *Namesake of a lemon cake 65. Approximately 70% of Earth 66. Daniel ____-Lewis 68. City in Belgium 69. Not slouching 70. Khan's honorific 71. Viva voce exams 72. Expunge
73. Actor/director Howard 74. Boundary lines DOWN 1. Smelting waste 2. Longer than midi 3. Any day now, formerly 4. Long-limbed 5. Unfortunate outcome 6. *Rumpelstiltskin's weaver 7. Saint Anne, or Santa ____ 8. Resoundingly successful 9. Demeanor 10. Slovenian ski maker 11. Cut with a beam 12. Matt Damon/Adam Driver movie "The Last ____" 15. 2-dimensional 20. Single-cell protozoan 22. Manhole cover 24. Joviality 25. *"Nights in White ____" 26. Bullying, e.g. 27. Katmandu country
29. *Eurasian trade route namesake 31. Stake driver 32. Blacksmith's block 33. Part of a play 34. *Chinos fabric 36. "Buenos ___" 38. Adverse 42. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: "____ Your Children" 45. Powerfully persuasive 49. 1990s negation 51. Formerly, formerly 54. "M*A*S*H" character 56. Flambé 57. Three-____ sloth 58. 0.405 hectare 59. Perceive by touch 60. *A wedding veil covers it 61. Blue hue 62. Notable achievement 63. Eye amorously 64. Scotland's famous lake 67. Gone by Solution on page 10
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Vickey Woolsey Coleman Hansen
HURRICANE - Vickey Woolsey Coleman Hansen passed away at home due to complications from Alzheimer’s on May 19, 2022. She was born in Panguitch, UT, on July 24, 1944, to Wells Woolsey and Beth Cottam. She was the oldest of five siblings and spent her childhood in Escalante, UT. She married Dan Coleman on October 1, 1960, and together they raised four children on the Salt Gulch Ranch near Boulder, UT. Vickey’s ability to master complex crafts and cuisine was appreciated at home and throughout the communities she lived in. Her many talents ranged from sewing and cooking to gardening, painting, and anything a craft catalog could offer —many still comment on the handmade gifts Vickey has given over the years. After obtaining a master’s degree equivalency in education, she started her teaching career in 1993 at Escalante High School before transferring to Pleasant Grove Junior High School in Pleasant Grove, UT, in 1996. She taught there for 13 years before retiring in 2009. While living in northern Utah, Vickey met her second husband, Gary Hansen. They married on July 26, 2003, and retired to a life of travel and adventure in Hurricane, UT. Gary and Vickey enjoyed spending summers at their summer cabin and hosting family gatherings. Vickey especially enjoyed visits from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and made those experiences memorable with ATV adventures, delicious food, and competitive but good-natured games. In addition to her husband, Gary, Vickey is survived by her siblings, Linda (Barry) Barnson, Robert (Susan) Woolsey, and Weldo (Kathy) Woolsey; her first husband, Dan Coleman; her children, Tony (Tammy) Coleman, Shane (Katie) Coleman, Tamra (Gayle) Pace, and Bonnie (Dan) Vallieres; stepchildren, Melanie (Mike) Gilbert and Courtney (Valisa) Hansen; as well as nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy (Brenda) Woosley, mother, father, and step-father, Glover Smith. A family memorial service is scheduled for a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association in Vickey's name. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. Please visit our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary, and funeral listings.
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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com After putting the flags out at the cemetery, I feel like I finally found a use for the wind; the wind sure makes them look good. On the down side, we have been putting up the flags on Main and Center St. for the last 12 years. We have been using the same zip strips on the light poles for all of those years, and this year, the wind was so strong that many of the flags were torn loose and laid on the ground. Many thanks to those that picked up the flags and folded them. We did put them back up, with stronger strips, and we only lost one flag. The tourists really were here in force. It was good to see all of those "No Vacancy" signs at the motels. A lot of them had boats. I sure hope that the wind wasn’t blowing as hard as it has been here. I think that ATVs are taking the place of boats, and you don’t have to worry about the weather as much. The Quilt Walk Festival will start next week on Wednesday, with the Chocolate Fest. This year, the Fest will be at Panguitch Middle School. As usual, the candy makers are asked to bring their wonderful chocolate. We have a new record for early enrollment at Quilt Walk
classes, with 400 signed up so far. They will be offering 70 classes this year, and everything you ever wanted to know about quilting is there for the asking. Jerilu Houston, Linda Olsen and many more have been running the Quilt Walk classes and are doing a great job, with enrollment improving each year. When the Main Street program was here, they wanted to know which time was the slowest for the town, and the second week in June won hands down. With people like Jerilu and many volunteers, it has become one of the busiest months of the summer, bringing many people to town and filling up our restaurants and motels. All of the events will still be going on, with the exception of the Quilt Walk play. There will be a slight change in the presentation, so come on out, see what is new, join the fun, and learn some of the history of Panguitch. April Hookham is the new Chocolate Fest leader. She will give Pat a well needed rest. April needs help at the sales tables, so volunteer! Our next big event will be the Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, and it really brings in big crowds, with over 4,000 people in town. All of these
events that bring people to town have been run by volunteers, and to continue, more people need to step up and join in making Panguitch a town that can support themselves and have jobs that will keep the youth here. Congratulations to the Bobcats seniors for receiving your diplomas as graduates from Panguitch High School. They all seemed to know what their future holds for them. I didn’t count all of the trophies on the table, but it looked like at least fifty of them won during their four years at school. Go get them, Cats; make the world a better place. I just watched the end of the eastern NBA championship between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat, and it was close to the end. Boston will meet up with the Golden State Warriors on Thursday evening. Boston has won 18 championships, and it should be a fun series to watch. Congratulations to Tug Nay for his award for the SBA Utah Rural Business of the Year. He took over the family’s business at age 23 and has really built it into a big business. I can’t remember anyone that I have known over the years that works as hard as Tug does. What he does really
takes a lot of strength, and he is always working with his crew. Good luck to you, Tug, in your new venture. It will make getting meat at our markets much cheaper and give people a lot of good jobs. If you like jerky, Tug makes the best there is, so check it out. When I was at the Main Street Market, there were "For Sale" signs outside of the store. I asked one of the clerks inside what the deal was. I knew that all of these years that the market has been there, that it was leased from the owners. Now the owners want to sell the store, and it may lead to the town getting a new store. The lease runs through next April, so it isn’t going anywhere soon. COVID is making a comeback in the last two weeks with seven new cases. With all of the tourists coming into our area, it would still be a good time for shots to protect you against this problem. While you are at it, get a shot for shingles. When will we ever learn? When will we ever learn? How many children have to die before we stop this carnage? Mack O.
and fishing license helps fund many of the crucial habitat restoration projects that help to maintain fish and wildlife populations for future generations to enjoy.” This year’s license sales funding available to the Habitat Council totaled a little over $4 million and will help fund 91 projects over the next fiscal year. Several high-priority fish and wildlife projects will be funded, including: • The Blacksmith Fork River Fish Passage and Habitat Restoration project: This project will include the rebuilding of two irrigation diversions to help remove barriers for fish and to reconnect fish passage on 25 miles of the Blacksmith Fork River and tributaries to the Logan River. • Navajo Lake Spillway Reconstruction and Embankment Maintenance project: This project will rebuild and improve the spillway at Navajo Lake and complete maintenance work along the embankment after the dam failed twice in recent years. • Monroe Mountain Aspen Ecosystems Restoration project: This project will help to improve aspen ecosystems on Monroe Mountain by thinning conifer trees and seeding more aspen trees. • Cinnamon Creek Wildlife Management Area Improvement project: This project will involve several improvements to the recently purchased Cinnamon Creek WMA, including installing signs, improving roads and parking areas, installing fencing and gates and helping to restore springs on the
property. Additional projects that received funds include the maintenance of wildlife and waterfowl management areas, habitat treatments on summer and winter ranges for big game, and improvements and restoration to streams and lakes across Utah. “We are extremely grateful for other partners who help fund these projects as well, which are so critical for fish and wildlife,” Eddington said. “We wouldn’t be able to complete as many of these conservation projects without these important partnerships.” Between 2006 to 2021, the Habitat Council program has: • Allocated $37.6 million to complete 1,323 wildlife habitat projects across Utah • Improved over 282,558 acres of terrestrial habitat • Restored 1,833 miles of streams and rivers • Acquired 28,358 acres of land and waterways now managed by the state or placed under permanent conservation easements The recent Habitat Council funds are in addition to the $4.2 million in conservation permit funds that were allocated to wildlife research and additional habitat projects in April. However, both funding programs use Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative, a Utah Department of Natural Resources partnership-based program that serves as a centralized portal for funding and tracking the completion of these habitatrelated projects. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
DWR Habitat Council Allocates $4M from Hunting, Fishing License Sales to 2022 Habitat Restoration, Wildlife Projects
SALT LAKE CITY Roughly $4 million was allocated to selected habitat restoration projects at the recent annual Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Habitat Council funding meeting. The DWR Habitat Council was created in 1995 by the Utah Legislature as a way to provide funds for the enhancement, preservation, management, acquisition and protection of fish and wildlife habitat, and for improving hunting and fishing access. These funds are a portion of the revenue from license, permit, stamp and certificate of registration fees related to
hunting and fishing. The Habitat Council consists of eight individuals who act as an advisory board. They provide recommendations regarding the use of the funds received annually each year from the sales of hunting and fishing licenses. Members include four public representatives and four DWR or Department of Natural Resources employees. “We are very appreciative of the hunters and anglers who are the backbone of wildlife conservation,” DWR Habitat Conservation Coordinator Daniel Eddington said. “Anyone who buys a hunting
O bituaries Shane Johnson
PANGUITCH - Shane Jay Johnson, 66, passed away May 5, 2022, in Panguitch, Utah. Born December 11, 1955, in Ogden to Golden and Roxanna Johnson, he grew up in Clearfield and graduated from Clearfield High in 1974. He married Barbara Peterson in October 1977 and later divorced. They had three children, Amanda (Ogden), Nicole (Idaho Falls), and Shane Jeremy (Frisco, Texas). Shane spent most of his career as a mechanic, maintaining drilling equipment, vehicles, HVAC systems, and appliances. He moved to Cannonville in 2006 to care for his aging parents. He enjoyed fishing and off-roading. He is preceded in death by his grandchild Kobe (Nicole), parents Golden and Roxanna, sister Vonita, and brothers Golden Lynn and Vaughn. He is survived by his children Amanda, Nicole, and Shane, his grandkids Braeden and Ryder (Nicole), and his siblings Susan (John) Bell, Gene, Rock, and Kyle.
Grand Opening: Color Country Animal Welfare (CCAW) is pleased to announce the completion of its Animal Care Facility in Torrey, Utah, the gateway community to Capitol Reef National Park. Grand Opening Cont'd from page 1
cats. Strict protocols are used to keep unknown rescued animals separate from boarded animals until they are examined and fully vaccinated. The grand opening cel-
ebration will include tours of the building, introductions of the new CCAW staff, light refreshments and a discussion of the past, present and future of Color Country Animal Welfare. —Color Country Animal Welfare
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June 6 - 12 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.
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June 10, forty-five minutes before sunrise with all eight planets and the brightest stars. The horizon is translucent so you can see through it to the sun. All the planets are in the morning sky, leaving the evening sky full of stars and the moon. The two very bright stars that are in the south at around 10 p.m. are Spica and, above it, Arcturus. Spica is in Virgo, and Arcturus is in Bootes. Notice their contrasting colors: Spica is pure white while Arcturus has a distinct yellowish cast. A star’s color tells you its surface temperature; orange is cool and white is hot; red is even cooler and blue even hotter. Spica has a temperature of 47,000°F while Arcturus is 7700°F, and you can see the difference with your eyes alone. Look closer to the southeastern horizon to see Antares, which has just risen. Antares is the red heart of the Scorpion (do scorpions have red hearts?—rhetorical question). Antares is red, although you’ll see it as orange, and its temperature is 5800°F. That’s hot for you and me but exceptionally cool for the surface of a star. For comparison, the sun’s surface temperature is about 10,000°F—and it looks white. Actually, Spica is bluewhite, but your eyes will see it as white.
Telescopes increase your ability to see the colors of stars by funneling more photons into your eyes which triggers more color receptors. Telescopes magnify color as well as brightness. The moon is near Spica on the 9th and Antares on the 12th. The morning sky is full of planets—all but Mercury, which is too close to the sun to be seen. They are Venus, brilliant but low in the east 45 minutes before sunrise; Jupiter, not as bright but much higher; Mars, fainter yet and to the lower left of Jupiter; Saturn, as bright as Mars but far to the right, in a line with the others, in the southeast. Mars orbits the sun faster than Jupiter. Mars passed close to Jupiter on May 29 (I presume you were watching) and is now visibly separating from it at the rate of ½° per day. There’s more. Uranus is 1½° from Venus on the 11th and 12th, although, you won’t see it because it’s too faint in morning twilight, and Neptune is roughly as far to the upper right of Jupiter as Mars is to the lower left. Of course, all planets are in a line because the solar system is flat and we
see it edge-on. You should see Neptune with a telescope if you look early, before the sky brightens with the approaching sunrise. A heads-up for people with good binoculars or betteryet a small telescope and starcharting software: look for Comet C/2017 K2. The comet is inbound, and, when at its closest in December, might reach 6th magnitude and be easily visible in binoculars, but with modest equipment, you can see it now, at 8th magnitude, around midnight in northern Ophiuchus. It passes near the 8th-magnitude planetary nebula NGC 6572 for several days around the 7th. I’ll have more on this interesting comet later in the year when it’s brighter. 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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Study Seeks UT Volunteers to Unravel Mysteries of 'Long COVID' by Mark Richardson
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It took scientists a little more than a year to develop a viable vaccine against the coronavirus, but researchers are only in the early stages of studying "long" COVID, an after-effect of the virus. SALT LAKE CITY - The National Institutes of Health has begun a nationwide research project to better understand how to prevent and treat what's become known as "long" COVID, as well as determine who's at risk. The COVID-19 virus has affected millions of Americans, but most people have recuperated from the illness—at least initially. However, doctors say thousands who thought they were done later develop "long" COVID, weeks and even months after the initial symptoms are gone. "Long-haulers," as they're called, often experience heart and lung problems, fatigue and cognitive
issues such as "brain fog," according to NIH neurologist Dr. Walter Koroshetz, director of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and a co-director of the study. "We really don't understand why that is occurring," he said. "So the RECOVER initiative—Research COVID to Enhance Recovery—is trying to understand why this is happening and with that understanding to develop treatments that can help these folks." The University of Utah is one of more than 80 sites in 30 states that are part of the study. People of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages and
locations are needed. To volunteer, look online at RecoverCOVID.org. One of the study's primary goals, Koroshetz said, is to understand why some some people get long-haul symptoms and others do not. "The most important group is people who are acutely infected by a very recent infection," he said. "We want to study how people recover after COVID so we can compare the recovery process and people who do a good job recovering, versus those who do a poor job and end up with persistent symptoms." Koroshetz said researchers know the importance of getting a wide variety of
people to share their experiences. "The real heroes are the subjects who enroll in this study," he said. "The people who are having trouble enroll, I think, because they want to understand what's wrong with them and they want to contribute to the knowledge. We also need people who do it for purely altruistic reasons, the people who are not having trouble." He said volunteers can expect a phone call from a study representative to gather basic demographic information, ask about your experience with COVID-19 and why you want to be part of the study.
Garfield Commission: The Forest Service is on full suppression mode
on all fires until further notice. The status of Burr Trail / Hwy 12 intersection, a possible future Hatch dam, road chipsealing and grading projects, an ordinance governing density standards for water/septic development, $1200 for the Panguitch High School Invitational, a business license for Utah Fishing Charter and approval of beer licenses for Aramark, and a request by Jared Woolsey requesting reopening the Building Department budget to allow an expenditure for an online system discussed. Garfield Commission Cont'd from page 1
being secured to start the process. Pollock said a flow to storage change application had been approved for that location in 1957, but the county didn’t have the funds to start anything. In related water topics, Pollock again stressed the need for individual ranchers to initiate water development/ storage projects to access the state funds currently available. “If you have an allotment, go to your range con and get that going,” he said. “We want to get that amount reapproved for next year.” Pollock also
said he will participate in public hearings in Washington to press for ATV access/helicopter landing zones within GSENM to facilitate search and rescue operations. Public Works, Dave Dodds: Henrieville Loop has been chipsealed; work on the landfill road is next. Arlen Sawyer is returning from retirement to help grade roads. Planning, Kaden Figgins: He said an ordinance governing density standards for water/septic development is yet to be completed, but he’s encouraging subdivision applicants to consider this. The Planning Department recommended approval of the 155acre Jacob III Minor Lot Subdivision in the Bryce Canyon area. The 155 acres will be divided into three lots—one 61-acre lot, a 53-acre lot, and a 39-acre—which will include
a pivot for an above-ground wastewater system. The Commission approved the application. A second subdivision application—Bryce Moon Valley Subdivision in Sky Valley—was also approved. The new subdivision, now zoned Forest Recreation, corrects a longstanding nonconformity where two dwellings were constructed on a single lot. The Commission approved $1200 for the Panguitch High School Basketball Invitational, same as last year. The business license for Utah Fishing Charter was approved. The matter had been tabled at the last meeting pending Forest Service permitting requirements, which are still not known. Beer licenses were approved for Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services. Building Department,
Jared Woolsey: Woolsey requested reopening the Building Department budget to allow an expenditure for an online system that will enable onsite inspection reporting, scheduling, and project monitoring. The department has been using paper up until now. The online system will vastly expedite the department’s work and allow applicants and homebuilders to easily schedule and track the inspection process. The Commission approved transferring $8K from the General Fund to the Building Dept. The Garfield County Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month starting at 10 a.m. All meetings are held in the County Courthouse in Panguitch. There is no set up for electronic participation. —Insider
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LegaL Notices NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Jun. 22, 2022 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. GARFIELD COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3344 (a48868): State of Utah Board of Water Resources, Coby Valgardson, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 3.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles north of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION; COMMERCIAL: RV Park. See explanatory for water use details. 61-3353 (a48870): Josh and Emilee Ferrin, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 1.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile north of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 61-3354 (a48871): Isaac Jessop, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 8 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles NE of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION. WAYNE COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5468 (A83281): David A. Hart, Robyn Russell propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5 miles south of Notom) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 95-5469 (A83284): Ryan Blackburn propose(s) using 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5 miles NE of Loa) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 95-5470 (A83295): Eye Candy Properties propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.6 miles SE of Grover) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 26 and JUNE 2, 2022 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BICKNELL TOWN The Bicknell Town Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at the Bicknell Town Hall at 64 W 100 N Bicknell UT 84715 to consider a resolution to amend the town’s schedule of fees to change and other fees for various town services. The public is invited to provide comments which are generally limited to three minutes per individual. Kelsey Brinkerhoff, Town Clerk Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 26 and JUNE 2, 2022 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING BICKNELL TOWN Bicknell Town's Budget Hearing for 2022 - 2023 will be held on 2 June 2022. This hearing will also include opening the 2021-2022 budget to make some adjustments. This hearing will be held prior to the regularly scheduled town council meeting on said date. The Budget Hearing will begin at 6:30 pm in the town hall building, 64 W 100 North, Bicknell, Utah. Kelsey Brinkerhoff, Town Clerk Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 26 and JUNE 2, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration has received an application to remove ordinary sand and gravel from the following described land: GARFIELD COUNTY Township 36 South, Range 5 West SLB&M, Section 21: SE¼NW¼ Containing 40.0 acres, more or less The Administration will accept competing applications to remove the sand and gravel, and also competing applications to lease, purchase, or exchange this property, a portion thereof, or a parcel including any of the above described acreage. The Administration will accept competing applications during the following period of time: From 8:00 A.M. May 18, 2022 Until 5:00 P.M. June 17, 2022 TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION 675 East 500 South, Suite 500 Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 801-538-5100 In the absence of competing applications for lease, purchase, or exchange, the Administration will evaluate the applications for the removal of ordinary sand and gravel and award the permit for such removal. The Trust Lands Administration reserves the right to reject any application or subsequent bids. For additional information, please contact Mr. Andy Bedingfield at (801) 538-5100. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 26 and JUNE 2, 2022 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING 2023 ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING The 2023 Annual Budget Meeting will be held at the regular Lyman Town Board Meeting on June 09, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. at the Lyman Town Hall. Dortha Chappell, Lyman Town Clerk Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 2 & 9, 2022
INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BRYCE CANYON AIRPORT PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE BRYCE, UTAH AIP NO. 3-49-0041-025-2022 Online bids for improvements to Bryce Canyon Airport, AIP No. 3-49-0041-025-2022, will be received by Garfield County, Utah via online bidding through Quest CDN at www.armstrongconsultants.com until June 24, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. MDT. Online bidding will begin on June 20, 2022. The work involved includes the following: SCHEDULE I REHABILITATE PARALLEL TAXIWAY, CONNECTORS AND APRON - CRACK SEAL, FOG SEAL AND REMARK For a complete set of Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents all purchases must be made through our website at www.armstrongconsultants.com. A digital copy may be downloaded for $50.00, this will include access to online bidding. There will be no refunds. Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond executed by a Surety Company in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the total bid made payable to Garfield County, Utah. The Bidder must supply all the information required by the proposal forms and specifications and he/she must bid on all items of every schedule. Garfield County, Utah reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all portions of the various bid items. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days from the opening thereof. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held via teleconference on June 14, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., MDT. Meeting access instructions will be sent to all planholders. Questions should be emailed to Alejandro Gonzales at agonzales@armstrongconsultants.com. The proposed contract is under and subject to Executive Order 11246 of 24 September 1965, as amended and to the equal opportunity clause and the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications, including the goals and timetables for minority and female participation. The proposed contract is subject to the provisions of Department of Transportation Regulations 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation). Minimum wage rates as established by the Secretary of Labor are applicable to all schedules awarded for this project. The proposed contract is under and subject to the following federal provisions: Affirmative Action Requirement Buy American Preference Civil Rights – Title VI Assurances Debarment and Suspension Federal Fair Labor Standards Act Trade Restriction Clause Any questions regarding this project are to be directed to the office of Armstrong Consultants, Inc., Grand Junction, Colorado (970) 242-0101, for interpretation. BRYCE, UTAH Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 2, 9 & 16, 2022
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL & VARIANCE INTENDED USE: CONTINUED USE OF EXISTING STEALTH MONOPOLE FLAGPOLE W/VARIANCE REQUEST TO INCREASE HEIGHT BY 2 ½ FT TO SERVE FIRSTNET A NATIONWIDE PUBLIC SAFETY & FIRST RESPONDERS BROADBAND NETWORK REQUESTED BY: SAC WIRELESS / COMMNET WIRELESS A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON: JUNE 8, 2022 @ 7 PM WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LEGAL DES: LOCATED AT 879 E SR 24 TORREY, UT - BROKEN SPUR PROPERTY PART OF PARCEL 02-0039-0880 / O-857-3 CONT 5.62 AC Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 26 and JUNE 2, 2022 BRYCE CANYON CITY TOWN COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING June 16th, 2022 9:30 A.M. 70 West 100 North Notice is hereby given that the Bryce Canyon City Council will hold a public hearing on the 16th day of June 2022 at the hour of 9:30 a.m. at the offices of the City located at 70 West 100 North to accept public comment on amending the 2021-2022 budget and the proposed 2022-2023 budget. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING I, The duly appointed and acting clerk for Bryce Canyon City, Hereby certify that copies of the foregoing notice were posted at the following places within the municipality this 2nd day of June 2022. 1. Bryce Canyon Public Safety Building 2. Bryce Canyon City Post Office 3. Utah Public Notice Web site Posted this 2nd day of June, 2022 Sydney J. Syrett-Lamas, Bryce Canyon City Clerk Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 2 & 9, 2022
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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 3 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. Applications will be reviewed after June 2, 2022. If you have any questions, please call 435-836-1300. Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor
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PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140 Suggested donation $3.00 60 & older, $7.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot. Meals include milk & bread. Tues. May 31st
Wed. June 1st
Thurs. June 2nd
Chili Dogs w/ Cheese and Onions, Chips, Salad, Applesauce, Cake
Malibu Chicken w/ Baked Potato, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Tropical Fruit, Cookies
Lasagna w/ Meat Sauce, Mixed Vegetables, Salad Bar, Pears, Cannoli
NOTE: PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND CALL AHEAD. The kitchen staff work diligently to prepare a good dinner, and a head count helps them prepare enough for everyone.
BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES May 31st WED June. 1st THURS June 2nd
Pork Chops, Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Pears / Salad Bar, Chocolate Cake Sloppy Joes / Bun, Country Fried Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Salad Bar / Pears, Cookie
Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666 All meals are served with milk & bread Suggested donation is $3 for seniors and $7 for those under 60 years of age.
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 Full-Time Teacher at Boulder Elementary School Full-Time Science Teacher at Escalante High School Part-Time Garfield County School District Nurse Drama/Music Teacher at Panguitch Middle and High School BVES Preschool Para-Professional Food Service Worker in Bryce Valley Food Service Worker in Panguitch SpEd Para-Professional at Bryce Valley Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers in Escalante Bus Route Driver in Boulder Para-Professionals at All Schools Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers SALARY: Please see 2021-2022 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children. See the job description for additional requirements. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified or certified application. Please direct questions to: AES Head Teacher Robin Gibbs (435-624-3221) BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322) BVES Principal Pete Peterson (435-679-8619) BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-679-8835) EES/EHS Principal Peter Baksis (435-826-4205) PES Principal Lisa Breinholt (435-676-8847) PMS/PHS Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-8805) Superintendent John Dodds (435-676-8821) Online application available: www.garfk12.org Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: See the district website for closing date of each position.
Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.
Wanted Alive and Awake AW Builders
Experienced, skilled building construction employees. Carpentry, concrete—all aspects of fine homebuilding. Send resume to: AW Builders, Box 227, Escalante, UT 84726 Or email: awbuilders16@gmail.com EXCELLENT PAY
MEETINGS TROPIC AA MEETING Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion.
Bring light and peace into your life Join us in the ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAM Meetings are held EVERY SUNDAY AT 4PM at the Escalante High School SEMINARY BUILDING 435-772-6527 Individual meetings are available upon request.
Please call to verify meetings on 6/19/22, 7/24/22, 7/31/22
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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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SERVICES Wayne County Food Bank is open 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1-3pm Community Center in Bicknell Pre-made boxes, ready for pick-up. Regular and senior programs. Easy APPLICATION! QUESTIONS? CALL 435-691-3923
When in Need, There are Resources in Wayne & Garfield Counties
ESCALANTE AA MEETING Call for times and locations. 435-676-3653
We are looking for friendly, hardworking professionals who enjoy the hospitality industry and interaction with guests.
For Victims of Domestic Violence, Rape, and Sexual Assault
Canyon Creek Services
Emergency Safehouse 435-865-7443 Mobile Team 435-233-5732 New Horizons Crisis Center 145 East 100 North, Richfield Office Hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Shelter is open 24 hrs, 7 days a week Phone Number 435-896-9294 Counseling Services Central Utah Counseling Richfield Office 255 S Main Street, Richfield Office Hours 435-896-8236 24 Hour Emergency Service 877-469-2822 Southwest Behavioral Health Center 601 E Center Street, Panguitch 435-676-8176 24 Hour Emergency Service 800-574-6763 Wayne Community Health Center 128 South 300 West Bicknell, 84715 435-425-3744 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
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