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Thursday, June 20, 2024

School Trust Lands Hold Public Land Auction

SALT LAKE CITY The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration will hold an online public auction for three parcels from today, June 20 to 25, 2024.

Qualifying members of the public can bid on parcels located on Montezuma Creek Mesa in San Juan County, Silvan Canyon Estates in Kane County, and Widtsoe Townsite in Garfield County.

“Twice a year, we hold land sale auctions to generate money for the Trust,” said Chris Fausett, Managing Director for the agency’s Surface Resources group. "We consider a wide range of factors to determine which parcels would bring in the most revenue for our beneficiaries,” continued Fausett.

The agency utilizes the independent online auction experts at EnergyNet to ensure the auction is fair and easily acces-

Issue #1568

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You’re Invited to Boulder’s 2024 Multi-day Independence Day Celebration

Garfield County Commission

by Tessa Barkan

Jun. 10, 2024

Highway 12 and end at the Town Park. Anyone who would like to make a float is welcome to join the line

GARFIELD CO. Chipsealing work continues on various roadways across the county, including Pine Creek Campground out of Escalante, starting this week. Commissioners briefly discussed options and cost tradeoffs of coating gravel with magnesium chloride for dust mitigation versus chipsealing, along with ongoing maintenance costs thereof. Commissioner Leland Pollock acknowledged the “need for some hard decisions on future maintenance” with limited Class B road funds and increased traffic on most roads.

Planning and Economic Development, Kaden Figgins: Figgins reviewed the state requirement for amending all county and municipality subdivision ordinances by 2024 year end. The

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Anselm Spring

The 2024 Boulder July 4th celebration will take place over multiple days—with events happening from July 3 - 5. This year's theme is “If you build it, they will come.”

BOULDER - The Boulder Business Association (BBA) is spearheading this year’s event on Thursday, July 4, with help from volunteers. They have chosen the theme of “If you

build it, they will come,” inspired by the 1989 film Field of Dreams, with the intention of bringing the community together.

“We want people to be at the park together all

day and evening,” said Lacy Allen of the BBA. There will be activities for adults and children, beginning, of course, with the parade, which will start at the corner of Burr Trail and

Solar Scope 'Wows' Crowd at Wayne County Farmers' Market

Torrey Town Council

Bryce Canyon Ranger Dies from On-duty Accident at Annual Astronomy Festival

by Barb Walkush | Torrey Dark Skies

Jun. 13, 2024

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The 2024 Capitol Reef National Park (CRNP) and Entrada Dark Skies intern Athens Boyle with a CRNP solar scope at the Wayne County Farmers' Market.

TORREY - The Wayne County Farmers’ Market on Saturday, June 1, 2024, welcomed a crowd-pleasing solar scope—which was kindly provided by Capitol Reef

National Park (CRNP) and operated by the 2024 Capitol Reef National Park and Entrada Dark Skies Solar Scope Cont'd on A2

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

by Amiee Maxwell

TORREY - At their June meeting, Torrey Town Council members approved a business license for Morgan Knight's Farm Stand on Main and water hookup requests from Jeremy Simmons, Olga Assayah, and Nicholas and Keri Kubilius.

Doug Stewart shared concerns about the deer population in town. “We need to do something about the deer around here,” he said. Deer have been getting into his greenhouse, and he said that they are no longer afraid of people.

Council members agreed that deer have become Torrey Council Cont'd on A2

Courtesy National Park Service

On Friday, June 7, a ranger at Bryce Canyon National Park died from injuries sustained after tripping and falling while on-duty.

BRYCE - A ranger at Bryce Canyon National Park has died from injuries sustained after tripping and falling while on-duty.

Around 11:30 p.m. on Fri-

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UPCOMING EVENTS...

Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally

June 28 - 30 Panguitch, Utah

THURS. JUNE 20 - WED. JUNE 26

Mostly sunny with temperatures increasing through the weekend and into next week. Highs from the mid 80s to the low 90s; lows in the high 40s to low 50s.

bus, Ranger Lorig fell and struck his head on a large rock. Finding him unresponsive, the visitor

day, June 7, Park Ranger Tom Lorig was working with park visitors at Bryce Canyon’s annual Astronomy Festival. While directing a visitor to a shuttle

Never miss a good chance to shut up.

—Will Rogers

Torrey Apple Days

July 5 - 6 "Two Days of Family Fun"

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Torrey Council: Concerns about the deer population in town; a request

from Ann Torrence of Etta Place Cidery and Taproom for local consent for three special events; the Mayor's Report, including a grant the town submitted to replace the Sand Creek Bridge and pursuit of funding that will create a flood mitigation plan for Torrey; a public hearing regarding the Torrey Landscape Initiative Program and Ordinance; an opening on the Torrey Planning and Zoning Committee; Councilmember reports; the need for volunteers for Torrey Apple Days; and concerns from Wendy Nelson, a contractor with the U.S. Postal Service, discussed.

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a nuisance, and Mayor Wright will call the Utah Fish and Game office to see if they can do something about the problem.

Ann Torrence of Etta Place Cidery and Taproom requested local consent for three special events as required by the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services. The council passed a motion to give Torrence the necessary consent to submit her application to the state, noting that the Entrada Institute, which is sponsoring these events, may be required to acquire a special event permit from the town for the events.

During the Mayor’s Report, Mayor Wright announced that Zoom links will no longer be included on the published agendas.

Members of the public will need to contact the Torrey Town Office prior to the meeting to obtain meeting links. Wright reported that a grant the town submitted to replace the Sand Creek Bridge has been reviewed and has advanced to the next level. The town is also pursuing funding that will create a flood mitigation plan for Torrey, which includes assistance in applying for federal flood mitigation funding. You can find a copy of the entire Mayor’s Report for June on the Torrey Town website.

A public hearing regarding the Torrey Landscape Initiative Program and Ordinance was held prior to the council meet-

ing. The council decided to hold off on approving the ordinance until they could address questions raised during the public hearing.

Mayor Wright has drafted both a Memorandum of Understanding with the Forest Service and a Farmers Market Contract and will send out a draft for other council members to review. Councilmember Pat Kearney led a discussion about putting up the manufactured home the town owns up for bid. The council decided that bids must include a timeline for removal. Kearney will draft an advertisement for the council to review and post it on the town website, among other places.

There is an opening on the Torrey Planning and Zoning Committee, and the town has already received one letter of interest from a community member. The position must be publicly advertised, and notices will

be sent out shortly.

During the councilmember reports portion of the meeting, Councilmember Kearney announced that military flags will be placed in the cemetery. She also mentioned that sandbags are available from the county, so if anyone is in need, they can reach out to the county office. Councilmember Pace mentioned that many citizens have been coming to him about the need for a swimming pool or splash pad now that there is no longer a public swimming pool in the county. He would like to look into potential funding options for building a splash pad, noting there are several options for reusing and recycling water.

Councilmember Thorndal-Stewart pleaded for Apple Days volunteers and was happy to report that the parade permit finally received approval.

She also announced that a

foam machine event will be held in the Town Park on July 18th from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Dave Love, chair of the Planning and Zoning Committee, reported that the committee has approved a draft of a subdivision ordinance and will forward it to the council for review.

Lastly, Dustin Oyler shared a concern from Wendy Nelson, a contractor with the U.S. Postal Service, that some actions are being taken toward her job.

The situation is unclear, but the council mentioned that this has the potential to affect mail delivery in Torrey.

The council will work to obtain further information.

Torrey Town Council meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. June October and 6:30 p.m November - May—unless otherwise noted.

Solar Scope: The Wayne County Farmers’ Market on

Saturday, June 1, 2024, welcomed a crowd-pleasing solar scope—which was kindly provided by Capitol Reef National Park (CRNP) and operated by the 2024 Capitol Reef National Park and Entrada Dark Skies intern Athens Boyle.

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intern Athens Boyle. Athens wowed the crowd with views of solar flares. The Sun has been very active with solar flares this year, and these flares have been visible with the scope on the sun’s corona and also shooting out from the corona’s edge.

Athens was joined by

Barb Walkush, Torrey Dark Skies, and Gary Pankow, Torrey Dark Skies and Entrada Board Member. Information was distributed about CRNP activities, Entrada activities, and Torrey Dark Skies activities.

Dark Sky International pamphlets were also available. Thank you to Entrada Institute and Capitol Reef National Park for hiring Athens to join our commu-

nity this summer.

Athens will be at future farmers' markets. The Wayne County Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday at the Torrey Town Park from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Be sure to come by and say hello.

For more information, go to www.torreydarkskies. org, www.entradainstitute. org, and/or www.nps.gov/ care.

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Steps of Triumph: Paralyzed Hurricane High Student Walks Across Stage, Receives Her Diploma Thanks to the Help of Intermountain Caregivers HURRICANE Among the students who received their diplomas with this year’s class of 2024 at Hurricane High School, Madison Gill’s journey was unlike any other.

Two years after an accident left her paralyzed, an arduous journey of intensive physical therapy followed, marked by numerous ups and downs, the support of incredible caregivers, and Gill’s unwavering commitment to herself.

Her determination culminated in a triumphant walk across the graduation stage to receive her high school diploma.

It was a long journey, In the summer of 2022, an accident left Madison, affectionately known as “Madi,” unable to walk.

After a day of cliff jumping, laughter, and music with friends at Sand Hollow Reservoir in southern Utah, she was in the backseat of a truck that rolled.

Gill, not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected through the back passenger window.

She still recalls the impact, the feeling of lying outside the truck, and the comforting presence of a police officer until she lost consciousness, only to awaken in a hospital room with her mother by her side.

"I couldn't move my legs. I remember I just kept crying over and over and apologizing to my mom," Gill said. She was admitted to Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital with a T-12 spinal fracture, wrist fracture, ankle fracture, and numerous other injuries.

Gill, who at the time of the accident was a cheerleader, spent months in the hospital and inpatient rehab following the accident. Although difficult, she remembers the kindness and care of those involved in her treatment.

Moments like celebrating her birthday with a brief mall visit coordinated by her caregivers, and a small party with cake in a conference room—a day that held profound meaning for her.

When it was time to leave the hospital and go home, she recalled practicing getting in and out of the car for days in anticipation.

"It's harder than you think it is," Gill laughed, as she remembered the process of what something was once she had

never had to think twice about.

Her mother and sister became certified caregivers, supporting Gill as she adjusted to her new reality at home. But life had another curveball in store: the loss of one of her best friends in a climbing accident plunged Gill into depression, halting her progress.

It would be several months before Gill decided she wanted to try again. In August of ‘23, she needed to stand to get something for her nephew.

"I took four steps,” Gill said.

Those four steps were important as she chose then to dedicate herself to try and walk again. She expressed her desire to return to physical therapy, and her mother knew just who to call: Tyson Winder, a physical therapist with Intermountain Hurricane Physical Therapy Clinic, who had previously worked with her family.

“The goal that she expressed was that she wanted to walk across the stage at graduation,” Winder said of their first meeting in January of this year.

Gill and Winder got to work. First, she needed an ankle fusion to help combat some of the problems she was experiencing. After that procedure, Winder was able to start, by also pushing her to gain confidence and ability.

Winder said he focused on not making it too complex. It was literally training her body to take steps, working through the atrophy, how her body shifted, the way her sides rotated. Together, they made small strides, as she could walk 100 steps in just a few months time.

"Tyson is my best friend; he is the person who pushes me when I need it; he doesn't coddle or baby me; he is a huge reason I am walking across the graduation stage," Gill said.

As the week before graduation approached, they game planned “the walk” and even went to the field the day before to do a practice walk.

They evaluated the stage, the precise steps, all in hopes of making it.

Winder blocked out his schedule as he said he was not going to miss it.

Gill then had one final request of Winder: Walk alongside her on the stage.

Graduation day came on May 22, 2024.

With a crowd of support that included her family, friends, caregivers, the police officers at the accident, school administrators, and peers, Gill crossed the graduation stage confidently, accepting her diploma with Winder by her side.

Gill achieved what she said she thought was once impossible. Each step, each movement, each one of those 105 feet walked represented a moment of self-growth, a person who supported her on her journey, the courage and confidence she built in the face of her trials, and the future she has ahead.

"It meant a lot that she trusted me that much," Winder said. “Here you have this cheerleader, who had her world turned upside down, and she trusted us to help her and then to receive that honor to be with her in such a moment.

It truly was such an honor.”

"Walking across the graduation stage was a huge relief because it meant I had actually graduated high school,” said Gill. “School was challenging even before the accident, and the year after was even tougher. But when senior year came, I was determined to finish strong and walk across that stage. In that moment, all I could think was, 'Don't fall, don't trip, just get it done.' And I did."

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Paid for by Friends of Lynn Jackson

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Wills, Trusts, and More

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June 20, 2024

tHe lAuGhiNg Second Marriages and Estate Planning pOiNt!!

by Jeffery J. McKenna

Love knows no bounds. Many couples have experienced the extent and truth of this common saying.

Often, older couples have to cope with adult children who cannot understand why mom or dad wants to remarry. By updating one’s estate plan, many concerns related to the marriage can be minimized.

In second marriages later in life, there is often a desire to allow the estate of the first spouse to die to be available for a surviving spouse during his or her life. However, the deceased spouse often wants the estate to ultimately be distributed to his or her children upon the surviving spouse’s death.

The best way to ensure that one’s assets are available for a surviving spouse but ultimately distributed to one’s children from a prior marriage is through the use of a trust.

The trust can be created within a will (this is called a testamentary trust) or it can be created within a living trust (this is a trust created while one is alive).

Significantly, the trust maker would set forth the

terms of the trust according to his or her wishes, and would select the trustee (or trustees) to manage the trust. Upon the death of the trust maker, the trustee would then manage the trust assets subject to those specified wishes of the trust maker.

For couples in a second marriage, it is often important to sign a marital agreement that states each spouse can dispose of his or her estate as desired.

If such a document is not signed, a surviving spouse could legally attempt to “override” the estate plan of the deceased spouse.

Often, a given state’s law will provide that a surviving spouse can “elect against the will.” This means that a surviving spouse is entitled to a spousal share as specified by statute despite the fact that the will may provide differently.

Proper estate planning in these circumstances can be a great blessing.

It can relieve significant concerns of adult children when a parent remarries later in life, and it can bring peace of mind to the parent, knowing that he or she has succeeded in protecting the

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Comics

country roads

by Lynn Griffin

Marvin, was in the hospital on his death bed.

The family called Marvin’s preacher to be with him in his final moments. As the preacher stood by the bed, Marvin’s condition seemed to deteriorate, and Marvin motioned for someone to quickly pass him a pen and paper. The preacher quickly got a pen and paper and lovingly handed it to Marvin. But before he had a chance to read the note, Marvin died. The preacher, feeling that now wasn’t the right time to read it, put the note in his jacket pocket.

It was at the funeral while speaking that the preacher suddenly remembered the note. Reaching deep into his pocket, the preacher said, “And you know what, I suddenly remembered that right before Marvin died, he handed me a note, and knowing Marvin, I’m sure it was something inspiring that we can all gain from." With that introduction, the preacher ripped out the note and opened it.

The note said, “Hey, You are standing on my oxygen tube!!!”

Reading Between the Letters

One day an employee sends a letter to his boss to increase his salary.

It said, "In thi$ life, we all need $omething mo$t de$perately. I think you $hould be under$tanding of the need$ of u$ worker$ who have given $o much $upport including $weat and $ervice to your company. I am $ure you will gue$$ what I mean and re$pond $oon. Your$ $incerely, Norman $oh."

The next day, the employee received this letter of reply: "I kNOw you have been working very hard. NOwadays, NOthing much has changed. You must have NOticed that our company is NOt doing NOticeably well.

I have NOthing more to add. NOw you kNOw what I mean.

Yours truly, Manager."

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

PUNishment

Be kind to dentists.

They have fillings too, you know.

Today's Thought

I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.

This week's answers on B5

THEME:

The 4th of July ACROSS 1. South American palm berry 5. Chi preceder 8. Tatted cloth 12. *"Knee high in July"?

13.

Hole-making tools 14. Sign in (2 words) 15. Discharge 16. Violin's Renaissance predecessor 17. Nursemaid in India, pl.

18. *On the grill on the 4th?

20. Tropical tuber 21. Propelled like Argo 22. "Fresh Prince of ____-Air" 23. *#18 Across, picnics and such 26. Yellow ride 30. Not well 31. Heavy lifting injury 34. "Brave New World" drug 35. Feudal estates 37. Storm center 38. Rand McNally book 39. Singer-songwriter Amos 40. Deserving veneration 42. Giant "Master Melvin" 43. Y on Periodic Table 45. Unkind one, slangily 47. Clairvoyant's gift, acr.

48. "____ under the rug" 50. Cry like a baby 52. *Number of stripes on Old Glory 55. Birch bark vessel 56. Object of Frodo's obsession 57. Norse war god 59. Cut mission short 60. Fairy tale beginning 61. Tangerine/grapefruit hybrid

62. MTV's "____'d" (2003-2015) 63.

Like Willie Winkie 64. "Team" homophone DOWN 1. Fighter pilot 2. Toothy groomer 3. Operatic solo 4. Openings 5. Between once and thrice 6. Viva voce 7. Maroon's home 8. *As opposed to Patriot 9. Lab culture 10. Type of salmon 11. Short for ensign 13. Not sympathetic 14. Potentially allergenic glove material 19. Tubs 22. Farm cry 23. *Number of stars on Old Glory 24. "The Waste Land" poet 25. Heads-up 26. Wedding cake layer 27. 2-dotted mark

28. Stradivari competitor 29. Moisten, as in a turkey 32. 500 sheets 33. *Largest Fourth of July pyrotechnics display loc.

36. *Celebratory combustible 38. Highly skilled 40. Break bread 41. Come into view 44. Even smaller than #7 Down 46. Dined elsewhere (2 words) 48. Use a shoe polish 49. Grimace in pain 50. Hindu Mr. 51. Before long, to Shakespeare 52. Think, arch.

53. Part of a seat 54. World's longest river 55. Upper limit 58. Jodie Foster's "____'s Island"

Solution on B5

June 20, 2024

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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com

Rachel Daughters Sept. 14, 1982 ~ May 28, 2024

DELTA / MANCOS, CO - Our beautiful daughter Rachel, passed away on May 28, 2024, in Mancos, Colorado, from complications of pneumonia and cancer.

Rachel was born on September 14, 1982, to Paul and Jan Morris Daughters in Delta, Utah. Rachel loved horses and animals.

Baseball was her favorite sport and was high point in 4-H. She moved to Price, Utah, and then to Colorado.

Rachel was a free spirit who loved to fish and the mountains. She was full of life and had two children, a son Kaden Cole Daughters, and a daughter Tayla Jade Dunegan.

Rachel was preceded in death by her sister, Sara Jo Daughters, and grandparents Joe and Lonnie Morris of Hinckely, Utah, and Jack and Marie Daughters, Cottonwood, Utah.

She is survived by her children and parents.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

The last three weeks have been a blur for our family. Three weeks ago, I had a new pacemaker installed. Then last Tuesday, Pat had a meeting with the heart doctor and also with the lung doctor at the hospital in St. George. We were sent to Cedar City, where they immediately sent us back to St. George. They found water not only on her lungs, but on her heart, and they kept her there for three days while they removed the water. Now, Pat has an appointment to have a pacemaker put in. In two weeks, I have put over 1,100 miles on the car, but they did a great job on her, and she is on the road to recovery.

Things have slowed down in town, but next weekend, all of that will change. The Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally will be here from June 28 - 30.

There will be 34 balloons taking off each morning, early to beat the wind.

There will be plenty of vendors with food and plenty of items to buy. Saturday morning at 7:30, the Panguitch Lions Club will have their great breakfast, served at Zions Bank. After the breakfast, some of the Lions are cooking hot dogs for a little lunch. Sat-

urday night is when the excitement begins. The city blocks off Main and Center streets and the balloons move in. There will be music on Main Street, with three different bands playing different music, so find one that suits you and hang around. Many of the businesses will have ice cream for sale, and you can eat some while you visit with all of your friends that are here for the festivities. It is a fun time, and you need to pray that there won’t be any wind. It is a fun time for all, so enjoy. It is still fun when the wind blows, but it is just a lot better when it doesn’t.

After that is 4th of July, and the celebration continues. At 6 a.m., the fire fighters will set off bombs in your front yard. Actually, it just seems like it; they will be down on the field at PHS. Motel owners should be sure to tell your renters about the bombs going off, so that they know that Panguitch is not under siege.

Since you may already be awake, there will be the Lions Club breakfast at their usual place. At ten, they have the kids parade, and their bikes will be decorated. In the last few years, there have been more ATVs than bikes, but it is a

fun event. There is usually a horse event down at the Triple C Arena, and it is followed by the best fireworks in southern Utah, which are put on by the fire fighters.

We have great seats at our house, and you don’t have to kink your neck down at the park.

I watched a couple of the debates, including one with the four or five candidates looking to replace Senator Romney. Not one of them had an idea of the future, unless you count cutting Social Security and Medicare to balance the budget. 84% of the last president's tax cut was for the 1%ers, and it added a ½ trillion to the deficit. I prefer my tax money coming back to me with the infrastructure bill that was passed two years ago. You can see that it is working when you drive down I-15 and see the bridge repairs. One candidate was a congressman who voted against the bill that would have stopped much of the border problem. He was also accused of insider trading. He denied it, but it didn’t take too long to find out otherwise. The governor’s debate was more of the same, and Governor Cox made his competitor

wish he hadn’t decided to run. He will be lucky to get 10% of the vote. Hopefully, there might be someone else running to save Utah.

I believe the primary election is going to be held on June 25th. Since my family are all independent voters, you can get ballots at the county building for whichever party that you would like to vote for.

Well, it isn’t over till it is over for the NBA finals. Dallas trounced the Celtics by 38 points, but they are back in Boston, where they lead the series three to one. The Celtics are squeaking by with close victories and have lost their really tall center to a knee injury. No one has come back from being down three to one, but there is always a first time.

In their Friday night game, Dallas made most of the lay ups that they were missing in the first three games. Anyway, they are fun games to watch.

It looks like they have stopped draining down Panguitch Lake. They took it down quite a bit, and, hopefully, it isn’t too far down below where it can replenish itself next winter.

Mack O.

Obituaries David Deloy Dodds PANGUITCH - David Deloy Dodds, returned peacefully to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 9, 2024, after a short illness, at the age of 93. Born in Panguitch, Utah, on November 26, 1930. Dave moved to Bellflower, California, during World War II where he grew to love the ocean and especially the beach.

As the Korean conflict approached, Dave felt very patriotic and chose to enlist in the Navy to serve his country. He spent his entire four-year enlistment at the Port Hueneme Naval Base.

While in the Navy, Dave met his sweetheart Rita in Catalina which began a beautiful marriage which has lasted for sixty-nine years. The marriage was sealed in the Los Angeles, California, temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has been blessed with three children: Gary David Dodds, Linda Marie Dodds (Zambrano), and Karen Lynn Dodds (Hollingsworth).

After discharge from the Navy, Dave graduated from California State University at Northridge, with a bachelors degree in Accounting. Most of his professional life was spent in civil service working for NASA and the Air Force.

His time with NASA was the most cherished part of his career, especially working on the Apollo program during the moon landings. Even after his official retirement, Dave continued to support NASA and Department of Defense as a consultant.

Dave served as an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout his life. During this service, he was called to be a bishop, and later worked in the Los Angeles and Redlands California temples.

Dave loved the outdoors and was an avid supporter of the Boy Scouts and the youth organizations of the church, leading and participating in numerous activities with them. His passion for hiking, camping, backpacking, body surfing and snow skiing was often shared with his family As a grandfather, Dave was known for his homemade ice cream and his adventurous/loving spirit including swimming, body surfing, diving, reading stories, singing and going on wild rides with his grandchildren.

Dave is survived by his beloved wife, Rita, their three children, twenty-three grandchildren, and forty-one great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother George Lloyd Dodds, along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

A funeral service to celebrate Dave’s life and legacy was held on June 19th at 12:00 PM at the LDS church located at 350 Wabash Avenue, Redlands CA, 92373 with a viewing one hour prior to the service.

Dave will be interred the following day June 20th [today] at 12:45 PM at the Riverside National Cemetery, located at 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, CA 92518.

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June 20, 2024

Cox Calls on Utahns to Consider Foster Care Amid Biggest Shortage of Licensed Families in Decades Kids without a foster home can end up staying in dorms, hotels or their caseworkers’ offices

by Alixel Cabrera | Utah News Dispatch

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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and the first lady Abby Cox call on Utahns to consider foster care amid biggest shortage of licensed families in decades on May 28, 2024.

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UTAH - It has been decades since Utah had a similar crisis; the number of foster parents is at an all time low, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said on Tuesday, May 28. Now, he and the first lady Abby Cox are calling on Utahns to consider opening up their doors for foster children There are 1,756 children needing foster care in Utah, Nikki MacKay, CEO of Utah Foster Care said.

But, only 822 families are licensed to foster them.

This is the lowest number the state has experienced in 25 years.

Cox is following in the steps of former Gov. Mike Leavitt, he said, who responded to that crisis by calling a news conference and sending letters to faith leaders to share the message with their congregation.

“We live in the most

generous state in the nation. We live in the most religious state in the nation. Whether you’re religious or not, we live in a state that cares about giving back and taking care of our neighbors,” Cox said.

He hopes that with the help of the communities, Utah can reverse a trend ubiquitous in the nation.

“We truly believe that Utah can become the first state where there are families waiting for kids, instead of kids waiting for families,” Cox said, highlighting that while it may be one of the toughest jobs, it’s rewarding.

Abby Cox added that while fostering may not be for everyone, a foster parent can come from any background; they could be single or married, homeowners or renters, LGBTQ, religious or non-religious, families with or without children, or empty nesters.

“I think it would shock so many of you to know that there are children without families in this state, in Utah,” she said. “And that’s our call today.”

Children older than 9 years old and those in sibling groups experience the biggest need for foster care in the state, she said.

The majority of the kids have siblings, 1 in 3 are teenagers, 1 in 4 are Latinos, and 1 in 3 identify as LGBTQ, MacKay said.

Many of them are hoping to return home to their fam-

ily, whereas others wait to be adopted.

When there’s a shortage of families to care for them, the kids end up staying in dormitories. In other states, children have stayed in hotels or at their caseworkers’ offices.

“We do not want to see that here in Utah.

Outcomes are better for children when they have options to best fit their individual needs. And we know that children do better when they’re with families,” MacKay said.

“The kids in Utah need you, and we need you.”

During the news conference, advocates, faith leaders, foster parents and former foster kids spoke about the challenges and joys of the experience.

Natalie Clark was one of them.

Clark spent some essential years between foster homes. She learned to clean a house, wash her laundry the right way, and to condition her hair halfway down and not from the scalp from families that took her into their homes, she said.

There are impacts on each side of the equation, she said. She had a space to grow and learn.

Her families got a stellar big sister, and an active participant at all games at the park.

Her community showed up when she needed it the most, and now she’s an advocate for other kids in the foster care system.

“It doesn’t necessarily mean forever and I think that’s the beauty of it. If even just for a season, the learning, the bond, the trust can be unbreakable, unforgettable and irreplaceable,” Clark said. “It’s not forever, but foster care to me is my forever village. My forever people and my lifelong cheerleaders.”

More information about foster care is at Utahfostercare.org.

This article was originally published by Utah News Dispatch on utahnewsdispatch.com on May 28, 2024.

June 20, 2024

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Volunteers Take Part in Multiple Service Projects for Teasdale Town and Park Clean-up Day; Join Members of the Community Park Committee Today, June 20, and Track the Summer Solstice

by Teasdale Community Park Committee

Courtesy Barb Walkush

(Pictured from left to right) Zinnia Saign, Phoebe VanDyke, Oliver Clark, C J Clark, Cal Clark, Joe Clark, Lucy Clark and Finlee Hinkle participate in various service projects during the Teasdale Town and Park Clean-up Day on May 18.

TEASDALE - The Teasdale Town and Park Clean-up Day on May 18, 2024, was a success, with good weather and a very dedicated group of volunteers. The Teasdale Park provided a dumpster and a wood chipper this year to help residents clean up their yards, as well as the town. Lunch was served

by El Charro Negro, and several people also brought delicious desserts and sides. Volunteers col-

lected trash along the roadways, put down fresh wood chips in the playground area, and weeded around the trees. Drip lines were also fixed, and rings were placed around the trees as cages were removed.

In May 2023, Teasdale Community Park received a Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant, which has been instrumental in the ongoing development of a threephase project.

Phase 1 is the Solar

Fin, which like Stonehenge and Machu Picchu, charts the seasons. Everyone is invited to join Barb Walkush and Gary Pankow today, June 20, as they track the Summer Solstice. Barb and Gary will be at the Teasdale Park from sunrise to sunset.

Come by and say hello.

Phase 2 is the ADA walking path. The pathway has been leveled and paved, and walkers are welcome.

Phase 3 is underway.

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Blue Ribbon Fisheries Program Allocates $440K to Enhance Some of Utah’s Best Fishing Spots During 2024-25 SALT LAKE CITY Blue Ribbon Fisheries are waterbodies that provide some of Utah’s most exceptional, high-quality fishing experiences. The program that designates and helps fund these fisheries recently allocated over $440,000 toward 11 projects aimed at enhancing these waterbodies so they retain their elite status.

There are currently 43 waterbodies in addition to two mountain areas in Utah—streams, rivers and lakes on the Uinta mountains and on Boulder Mountain—that hold this Blue Ribbon status. The Blue Ribbon Fisheries program was created in 2001 by then-Gov. Mike Leavitt, and was formally established in 2005 through an executive order by thenGov. Jon Huntsman.

“The program was created because Utah’s leaders recognized that fishing is one of the state’s most popular and economically valuable recreational activities,” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Sportfish Coordinator Trina Hedrick said. “There was a need to recognize the best angling opportunities in the state and to provide additional funding for further improvements to keep them at that level.

This program helps fulfill those needs.”

In order to be named a Blue Ribbon Fishery, a waterbody has to meet several requirements and provide highly satisfying fishing and recreational experiences for diverse groups of anglers and outdoor enthu-

siasts. The waterbodies are selected and reviewed by the Blue Ribbon Fisheries Advisory Council, which is a representative committee of 13 anglers appointed by the governor.

“These waters are among the best fishing spots in Utah. They have been proven to provide not only great fishing, but also ideal habitat for the fish, economic benefits to the local communities, and an overall high-quality experience in the outdoors,” Hedrick said. “They offer high fishing success rates (either through high catch rates or bigger fish) and usually have great amenities like boat ramps and fishing piers.”

High-quality fishing waterbodies are only one important part of the Blue Ribbon Fisheries program, however. The program also allocates funds for improvements to help maintain that quality experience and to allow other waterbodies to reach Blue Ribbon status once they are selected for the Blue Ribbon “potential” list. The advisory council selects improvement projects for various waterbodies each year, and those projects are then funded by a portion of Utah’s annual fishing license sales.

A total of 11 projects were selected by the Blue Ribbon Fisheries Advisory Council this year, and they will be completed throughout the 2024-25 fiscal year.

Some of the projects include: • Cedar Springs fishing pier at Flaming Gorge Reservoir: This new trail and fishing dock will

provide additional shore access in the canyon area of Flaming Gorge Reservoir, and because it will float, it will allow the dock to move up and down as water levels fluctuate. Roughly $45,000 will be allocated from Blue Ribbon for this project.

• Restocking cutthroat trout via helicopter: This project will restore Colorado River cutthroat trout into the East and West Forks of Carter Creek on the Uinta north slope and into Oweep Creek on the Uinta south slope. These areas were treated with rotenone in an effort to restore cutthroat trout to these native ranges. Due to how remote these areas are, using a helicopter is the most efficient way to restock the waterbodies. Roughly $57,000 will be allocated to this project.

• Recapture Reservoir fish habitat enhancement project: This project will install fish habitat structures into Recapture Reservoir, which will benefit panfish populations, especially as water levels decline. When water levels decline at the reservoir, this can leave fish vulnerable to predation, especially juvenile fish.

Fish habitat structures provide the necessary cover during low water to protect these young fish from predators.

Last fiscal year, 17 Blue Ribbon Fisheries projects and initiatives were completed.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

mittee, along with the help of many local volunteers, is working on the 14 interpretive signs highlighting local history, geology and cultural information. As a continuation of the information on the interpretive signs, QR codes will link visitors to teasdalecommunitypark. org for more pictures and information. If you have any historical pictures or documentation you would like to include, please email teasdalepark@gmail.com.

Contributions are very welcome.

Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers that helped on clean-up day, and thank you to all the generous donors that help keep the Teasdale Park green and mowed. Thank you to the many local volunteers working on the 14 interpretive signs. The Teasdale Community Park Committee is very grateful to all of you.

For more information on the Teasdale Park, go to teasdalecommunitypark. org.

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Get Your Summer Reading Kits at the Tri-County Library BICKNELL - Thursday, June 13, 2024, was the Tri-County Bookmobile Summer Reading Kickoff from 1 - 5:30 p.m.

Over 60 participants showed up, and Color Ridge Creamery brought sundaes for everyone.

The library has plenty

of summer reading kits still available—which go from kindergarten through high school.

The Tri-County Bookmobile headquarters is located at 79 N. 100 W. in Bicknell.

—Tri-County Bookmobile

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June 20, 2024

Rural Utah Produces Significant Amount of Emissions, Expert Sounds Alarm

by Alex Gonzalez | Utah News Connection UTAH - At least 12% of Utah's population lives in rural areas, and a new report finds that a significant portion of the state's greenhouse-gas emissions originate there.

A Rural Climate Partnership report finds that 36% of U.S. emissions are produced in rural America. Maria Doerr, a program officer at the partnership and lead author, said the emission impacts of rural America are disproportionately large for the population they correspond to.

Emissions are created by the goods and services produced in rural places —like electricity—that are then sent to urban and suburban communities. For rural communities, that means air pollution among other environmental injustices.

She said achieving the nation's climate goals will require more focus on rural

areas.

"That is why we need rural communities to be the leaders of change for themselves because solutions will not work if they come from out of state or from the coastal cities," she said.

"Solutions must be coming from rural communities, and when they do, they can both address climate issues and reduce emissions."

Doerr said rural messengers are critical for communicating the potential benefits of clean-energy development such as new local jobs, as well as opportunities for tax and land-lease revenue that can help farms stay in business. She added that while climate action has been moved forward thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, the work must continue.

Utah ranks 27th nationally in the production of

renewable energy; 75% of power plants in the state are in rural places which see 87% of all the state's combustion power-plant emissions.

Doerr said rural communities have not been prioritized in efforts that would help them harness the benefits of energy efficiency and electrification.

"I'm hopeful about opportunities to help those rural communities lead for themselves to create changes," she said, "like bringing in more clean-energy projects that create local jobs, that increase grid resiliency and reduce energy costs."

Doerr said rural households spend 25%, or more than $450 dollars, more annually on household energy than their non-rural counterparts. Doerr explained that it is due in large part to the energy sources used in more remote places.

Auction: We want to make sure we have the most

competitive auction possible.

—Michelle McConkie, Trust Lands Director Auction Cont'd from A1

sible to bidders.

“We want to make sure we have the most competitive auction pos-

sible,” said Trust Lands Director Michelle McConkie. Bidders must preregister with EnergyNet in advance.

For more information on the public auction

and pre-bid qualifications, please visit www. trustlands.utah.gov or call 801-538-5163.

—Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration

Boulder 4th: We want people to be at the park together all day and evening.

—Lacy Allen, Boulder Business Association Boulder 4th Cont'd from A1

up. The day’s festivities will also include a wiffle ball tournament with prizes. Anyone attending is encouraged to bring their own BBQs and cook together on the lawn.

Leading up to the 4th, on the evening of Wednesday, July 3, Hell’s Backbone Grill and the Boulder Mountain Lodge will be hosting an Ice Cream Social and Talent Show. Raymond Shurtz will emcee, just like the early days. Please carpool, leave all dogs happy at home, and make sure that your talent is family-friend-

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ly and lasts no longer than five minutes. There will be cash prizes for best of show and the categories of music, movement, comedy and the odd and peculiar.

Also in celebration, Wild Indigo will be offering $5.00 hot dogs from Wednesday through Sunday.

Schedule: Final schedule will be posted on Pegboard and town bulletin boards closer to the event.

Wednesday, July 3: • Ice Cream Social and Talent Show hosted by Hell’s Backbone Grill & Farm and the Boulder Mountain Lodge

Thursday, July 4: • 9:30 a.m. Parade Lineup • 10 a.m. Parade • 12 p.m. Lunch: Flag ceremony and national anthem, followed by community lunch featuring turkey/ham sandwiches, vegetarian wraps, and potluck dessert with sides provided by church/community members. $10 per person or $25 for groups of four.

• Afternoon: Games • Dusk: Field of Dreams film screening Friday, July 5: Line dancing

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Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TORREY TOWN Torrey Town is holding a Public Hearing to open and close the 2023-2024 budget.

June 27, 2024, 6:00 PM Town Office at 75 East 100 North, Torrey, Utah Public comments will be invited.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 20 & 27, 2024 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TORREY TOWN Torrey Town is holding a Public Hearing to present an ordinance creating a Transient Room Tax. June 27, 2024, 5:30 PM Town Office at 75 East 100 North, Torrey, Utah Public comments will be invited.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 20 & 27, 2024 ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No. 243600002 IN THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT WAYNE COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STANIE ANN TODD A/K/A STANIE A. TODD A/K/A STANIE TODD, a deceased person. Nancy Myrl Todd, whose address is c/o Jennifer E. Decker of Fabian VanCott, 95 South State Street, Suite 2300, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 has been appointed personal representative of the above-entitled estate. Creditors of the estate are hereby notified to: (1) deliver or mail their written claims to the personal representative at Nancy Myrl Todd, c/o Jennifer E. Decker of Fabian VanCott, 95 South State Street, Suite 2300, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111; (2) deliver or mail their written claims to the personal representative’s attorneys of record, Jennifer E. Decker of Fabian VanCott, 95 South State Street, Suite 2300, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111; or (3) file their written claims with the Clerk of the Court of Wayne County, 18 S. Main, P.O. Box 18, Loa, UT 84747-0189, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.

DATED: June 12, 2024 FABIAN VANCOTT /s/ Jennifer E. Decker Jennifer E. Decker Attorneys for Personal Representative Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 20 & 27 and JULY 4, 2024

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 Jul. 17, 2024 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

GARFIELD COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-893 (a51773): USA National Park Service propose(s) using 0.25 cfs OR 53.835 ac-ft. from the Underground Water Wells (2) (Bryce Canyon National Park) for MUNICIPAL: In Bryce Canyon National Park.

61-3501 (a51798): Spring Hill, LLC propose(s) using 0.0663 cfs OR 7.68 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles east of Hatch) for IRRIGATION; OTHER: 9 cabins at 150 gal/ unit/day for 6 months; OTHER: Camping at 35 gal/day/ person, 30 persons for 60 days; STOCKWATERING. 61-3502 (a51799): Spring Hill, LLC propose(s) using 0.0075 cfs OR 3.32 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles east of Hatch) for IRRIGATION; OTHER: Country club at 25 gal/day/person: 120 persons, 60 days/year.

EXTENSION(S) 61-1721 (a18644): James Carlon is/are filing an extension for 0.138 cfs OR 100 ac-ft. from groundwater (4 miles S. of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. NONUSE APPLICATION(S) 61-2117 (): Blake L. Sartini & Delise F. Sartini Family Trust, Jack A. and Margaret W. Miller is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.6647 cfs OR 67.556 ac-ft. from the Parowan or Fish Creek (3 Miles NW of Panguitch Lake) for IRRIGATION. WAYNE COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5530 (A84251): Travis Morris Mulford propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (Grover, UT) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 95-5531 (A84272): Seth Kor propose(s) using 1.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (11 miles W of Hanksville) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 20 & 27, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED PASSING LANES US-89; PASSING LANES NEAR HATCH The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) invites all interested persons or groups to a public hearing (open house format) for the proposed US-89 Safety Improvements near Hatch, Utah. The public is invited to attend the hearing to learn more about the project and its recommendations. Public comments will be solicited on the proposed action. Project representatives will be available to explain the project and answer questions. A draft environmental study will be available for review at the public hearing or by request.

The public hearing schedule follows: Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024 Location: Hatch Town Council Chambers 49 West Center Street.

Hatch, Utah 84735 Schedule: 5:30 - 7 P.M. Verbal and/or written comments will be received from all interested persons or groups from June 27, 2024, through July 26, 2024. Comments may be submitted at the public hearing, via email to us89Hatch@utah. gov, or mailed to US-89 Passing Lanes Team, c/o WCG, 2139 S 1260 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84119. The official comment period ends at midnight on July 26, 2024. The meeting room is ADA accessible. If you have any special language, audio, or visual needs, please contact Marty at 801-971-0302 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting so accommodations can be provided.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 13 & 20, 2024 PUBLIC LANDS LEGAL COUNSEL AND REPRESENTATION FOR BEAVER, GARFIELD, KANE, PIUTE, & WAYNE COUNTIES Requested services include providing legal counsel and representation for the above counties and their stakeholders in public lands related matters, judicial challenges, and litigation.

For more information, please visit garfield.utah.gov or call David Dodds at (435) 238-0935.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 30 and JUNE 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2024 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BICKNELL TOWN Notice is hereby given that Bicknell Town will hold a public hearing on June 27, 2024, in this hearing we will discuss budget amendments for the June 30, 2024, fiscal year. The hearing will be at 6:45 p.m. in the town hall building, 64 W. 100 North, Bicknell.

Kelsey Brinkerhoff, Town Clerk Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 13 & 20, 2024

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Garfield Commission: Chipsealing work on

various roadways across the county, including Pine Creek Campground out of Escalante; approval of recommended Subdivision Ordinance Amendments; a Rural County Grant application for Smokey Mountain Meats in Escalante; review of the statewide bookmobile program; the first of two yearly reports by representatives from the Victim's Advocate Program; and the July 1 increase in public safety tier 2 pension employee contributions discussed.

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entire subdivision application process has been truncated. The Commission approved the recommended Subdivision Ordinance Amendments, although Commissioner Pollock still wants to work on a new bill exempting 5th and 6th class counties from mandatory compliance. “It was a bad bill from the start,” he said, “with half the legislature being developers along the Wasatch Front and their own problems getting the applications they wanted approved.”

Figgins said most subdivisions still require rezoning, and the Commission still has authority over zoning changes.

Figgins also reported on a Rural County Grant application for Smokey Mountain Meats in Escalante, a meat packing facility. He said the company will create four new jobs, including two year-round positions cutting and packaging already USDA-inspected meat, plus summer retail counter sales. The grant request for $25K (up to 10% of a project’s estimated cost) will help cover equipment. The Com-

mission approved the grant request.

Utah State Library, Bookmobile: Jamie Carter is the Bookmobile Program and Rural Library supervisor with state program manager over resources. She reviewed the statewide bookmobile program, saying bookmobile cardholders have access to over 400K items that are available online, as well as to the entire state library collection and to the nationwide interlibrary loan system. Carter emphasized the importance of bookmobile services provided by professional librarians, particularly in rural areas.

She said Garfield County, specifically, includes 2700 active cardholders and had a 2023 school year physical circulation of 47,000 items. Of note, she said Lyle Talbot, Garfield County’s bookmobile driver, will be retiring at the end of June. Lyle drives over 1300 miles/month across two counties, serving 19 bookmobile stops.

Victim's Advocate Program: Representatives from the Victim’s Advocate Program conducted their first of two yearly required reports to the Commission, which is their governing body. Advocate staff provides support for

victims of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, sexual assault, and similar crimes, after law enforcement has gathered the physical evidence.

Their grant funding helps provide motel rooms, bus tickets, clothing, and extraneous other expenses required by the person or family. Advocates also assist victims as they work through the legal system.

Utah Retirement System Public Safety Contributions: Clerk/Auditor Camille Moore explained the July 1 increase in public safety tier 2 pension employee contributions. The Commission approved the contribution agreement.

Commissioner tabled the Asgard Armory business license.

The Commission moved to executive session to discuss litigation and contract.

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, but all meeting recordings are uploaded to the Utah Public Meetings Notice board, https:// www.utah.gov/pmn/.

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On-duty Accident: Tom Lorig served Bryce

Canyon, the National Park Service, and the public as an interpretive park ranger, forging connections between the world and these special places that he loved. As our community processes and grieves this terrible loss, we extend our deepest condolences to all of Ranger Lorig’s family and friends. We also want to express gratitude to the National Park Service and Garfield County emergency services staff who responded, as well as to the bystanders who assisted NPS first responders.—Jim Ireland, Bryce Canyon National Park Superintendent On-duty Accident Cont'd from A1

quickly notified a nearby law enforcement ranger.

National park rangers, medically-trained bystanders, and local EMS personnel cooperated to provide initial life-saving care, but were unsuccessful in reviving Ranger Lorig. He was 78 years old.

“Tom Lorig served Bryce Canyon, the National Park Service, and the public as an interpretive park ranger, forging connections between the world and these special places that he loved,” said

Park Superintendent Jim Ireland, “As our community processes and grieves this terrible loss, we extend our deepest condolences to all of Ranger Lorig’s family and friends. We also want to express gratitude to the National Park Service and Garfield County emergency services staff who responded, as well as to the bystanders who assisted NPS first responders.”

Ranger Tom Lorig served for 40 years as a Registered Nurse in the Seattle, Washington area, and for over 10 years as a permanent, seasonal, and volunteer park ranger. He

began his work with the National Park Service at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in June of 1968. In the decades that followed, he would serve at 14 national park sites including Badlands, Bryce Canyon, Carlsbad Caverns, El Malpais, Florissant Fossil Beds, Glen Canyon, Klondike Gold Rush, Mount Rainier, New River Gorge, Olympic, Saguaro, Yosemite, Zion, and Dinosaur National Monument, of which he was especially fond.

—National Park Service

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Position: Full-time Dentist Location: Bicknell, UT / Escalante, UT Company: Wayne Community Health Center, Inc About us: Wayne Community Health Center is a reputable dental clinic committed to providing high-quality oral healthcare services to our community. We strive for excellence in patient care, utilizing the latest technology and techniques to ensure optimal dental health and satisfaction.

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Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and compassionate dentist to join our team, willing to relocate to our service area. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and possess excellent clinical skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a facility alongside a supportive team of dental professionals.

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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

Part- time Physical Therapy Front Desk Assistant Wayne Community Health Center is looking for a parttime Physical Therapy Front Desk Assistant.

The Physical Therapy duties will be checking patients in, insurance prior authorization, assisting setting up patients in the therapy rooms, laundry and cleaning of patient areas.

Tuesdays and Thursdays are the Physical Therapy Office Days. Hours a week will roughly be 12-16 hours.

We are looking for someone task oriented, a team player and have excellent customer service. Prorated sick and vacation pay, as well as holiday pay.

Please email resume to AmberLee Ellett at, aellett@waynechc.org.

Position Announcements

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

Full-Time District-Wide Computer Science Coordinator Head Teacher at Boulder Elementary School Teacher at Boulder Elementary School Full-Time Classified Position at Boulder Elementary Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers Route Bus Driver in Boulder Paraprofessionals/Aides at All Schools Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers

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

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check.

Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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

Panguitch Senior Center Cook Garfield County is accepting applications for part-time kitchen help at the Panguitch Senior Citizen’s Center.

Working hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office, 55 South Main, Panguitch or at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until 5:00 PM, Friday, July 5th, 2024.

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

Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.

SENIOR CENTER MENUS Announcement of Position Head Softball Coach Wayne High School is accepting applications for the following position: Head Softball Coach This position will require adequate knowledge and skills to properly prepare students to participate in sports activities. Applicants must possess the ability to work and interact well with student athletes, demonstrate professional and ethical character, and possess excellent communication skills. Applicants must commit to the appropriate amount of time and effort, to facilitate effective practice and scheduled events.

The chosen applicant must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check, and will need to complete the necessary employee paperwork and policy review.

Interested individuals should submit a General Application that can be found on the district webpage www.waynesd.org, or picked up at the District Office. Applications can be emailed to david.chappell@waynesd.org or taken to Wayne School District.

CLOSING DATE: July 2, 2024 Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications. Applicants are considered on the basis of employment qualifications without regard to race, color, political affiliation, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, or disability.

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

sudoku Answers for this week

Bryce Valley Senior Lunches at the BRYCE VALLEY Senior Center TUES June 25th WED June 26th THURS June 27th

Tangy Meatballs, Rice, Country Blend Vegetables, Salad Bar, Tropical Fruit, White Cake Chicken Sandwich, French Fries, Veggies, Peaches, Pudding Fajitas, Rice & Beans, Corn, Salad Bar, Mandarin Oranges, 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 $4 for seniors and $10 for those under 60 years of age.

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.

June 25th

Hot Dog, Summer Salad, Corn Salad, Baked Beans, Watermelon, No Bake Cookie

Wed. June 26th Thurs.

June 27th

Chicken Strips, Pasta Salad, Salad Bar, Peaches, Bread, Ranger Cookies Fish, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Rolls, Grapes Salad, Salad Bar, Apple Pudding Cake

All meals are served with milk or juice. If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00 am. 826-4317. Suggested donation for seniors over 60 is $4.00, and under 60 is $10.00

PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140 Suggested donation $4.00 60 & older, $10.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot.

Meals include milk & bread.

Tues. June 25th

Wed. June 26th

Thurs. June 27th

Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Mixed Vegetables, Salad Bar, Pears, Cake

Cheeseburger, Tomatoes, Onion, Lettuce, Cheese, Salad Bar, Watermelon, Pudding

Sausage Biscuits w/ Gravy, Green Beans, Salad Bar, Fresh Fruit, Magic Bars

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

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The Insider

June 20, 2024