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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Torrey Town Council June 10

by Amiee Maxwell TORREY - The June 10 Torrey Town Council meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and a roll call with Mayor Scott Chesnut and Councilmember Pat Kearney absent. Councilmember Doug Robinson led the meeting on behalf of the mayor.

First, Dustin Oyler provided an update on the town’s rental house. Several improvements are needed but he’s having a hard time getting someone to come look at the place. He could not get a quote to add to the 2021/2022 budget. The improvements are estimated to be in the $20,000 range.

Next was a review of Torrey Trading Post’s variance request. They would like to build a cabin closer to the property line than what is allowed by current setback codes. The council approved the variance with the following stipulations: that they complete an ERU to determine if an additional commercial water hookup is needed and that a letter explaining the agreement with the neighbor is put with the deed at the courthouse so that if someone purchases the neighboring property they would have full knowledge about what is taking place.

Colleen Dudleston then reviewed the town’s bills, Torrey Council Cont'd on page 3

Highway 12 Music Festival Brings First Live Acts in Over a Year to Communities Along This Scenic Roadway

by Tessa Barkan

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The Highway 12 Music Festival took place last weekend in Tropic, Boulder (at the new outdoor stage at Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch above), and Escalante, Utah.

It featured a range of acts and music styles, including self described "Potato Music" trio Stone Company (right).

BOULDER / ESCALANTE / TROPIC - The Highway 12 Music Festival, which featured events in three towns along scenic Highway 12, came to Boulder on June 18. Taking place on the new outdoor stage at the Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch, spec-

Panguitch Utah History "Panguitch" Does NOT Mean "Big Fish"

by Steven Lee

Southern Paiute bands.

PANGUITCH - I suspect that fellow residents of Panguitch City will likely share the same feelings of surprise that I felt myself upon learning this forgotten fact. If they are like me, they probably are conditioned to hearing the same old line recycled over and over again at every well-intentioned attempt to pronounce the name of our beloved hometown.

"Panguitch? That's an old Indian word for BigFish!"

It makes me cringe to consider how often I've unintentionally perpetuated this untruth throughout my life.

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It wasn't until last year that I learned the actual Indigenous meaning behind the anglicized word, and sadly it would require the rediscovery of another sadly forgotten piece of local Indigenous history before I learned it.

Yes, it is surprising, even shocking to learn that the word has been mistranslated so collectively and consistently over the years; but it is truly saddening when we realize that the forgotten meaning of the name is only the tip of a forgotten iceberg full of beautiful "Panguitch" Meaning Cont'd on page 4

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

THURS. JUNE 24 - WED. JUNE 30

Slight reprieve from the heat with 33% chance of rain and isolated t-storms on Thursday. Temps. remain steady in the mid-to-high 80s and low 90s; lows in the high 40s to mid 50s. Scattered chances of precipitation throughout the week. Winds from 9 to 11 mph.

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tators spread out on the grass with picnic blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy, what was for many, their first time hearing live music in over a year.

The lineup featured Yonic Geode, Stone Company, and Angie and Nick Petty. Many of the musicians were equally ex-

Bryce Canyon City Town Council June 17

by Kadi Franson BRYCE - Mayor Syrett facilitated and Sydney Lamas took the minutes.

The Bryce Canyon City Town Council Meeting began with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

There were some visitors in the room, and the meeting began with a round of introductions. Jim Ireland, Interim Superintendent at Bryce Canyon National Park, Chris Wehrli, District Ranger for the Powell District of the Dixie National Forest, and Erica Wightman, Recreation Specialist at the Dixie National Forest, all joined the meeting to provide updates on behalf of the neighboring public land agencies.

Jim Ireland gave a general recap of where things are with Bryce Canyon.

He’s been at Bryce Canyon National Park for about six weeks now, after Linda Mazzu retired at the end of April for personal reasons. His permanent position is as Superintendent at Timpanogos Cave National Monument, located near Salt Lake City. He also works as the Utah State Coordinator for the National Park Service.

In terms of filling the permanent position of Superintendent at Bryce Canyon National Park, they plan on wrapping up job interviews next week, with a decision coming in the following weeks.

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cited to be playing live music for the first time in too long.

“The moment we were asked to play at a music festival, we were like ‘Yes!’” said the members of Yonic Geode, finMusic Festival Cont'd on page 6

Garfield County Commission June 14 Results of an in-depth study of the Bryce Canyon Aquifer, with tentative public hearing to be set in July

GARFIELD COUNTY Residents and developers in the Bryce Canyon area will finally get a look at the results of an in-depth study of the Bryce Canyon aquifer. A public comment period and public hearing (at least one) coming up in July / August will reveal the aquifer classification process, results, and options related to future development.

Both water quality and septic tank density were evaluated.

Dan Hall and Sarah Ward, representing the Division of Water Quality in the Dept. of Environmental Quality, came before the Commission to answer questions about the public hearing process, as well as aspects of the studies themselves. Hall said DEQ rules stipulate a minimum of a 45-day public comment period and at least one public hearing.

Typically, the comment period extends beyond the hearing date to allow people time to ingest information and then comment. Likely, the hearing will be scheduled for midJuly, sandwiched by the comment period from early July through mid-August.

Information will be presented on study results, ways to protect the water resource and its vulnerability to contamination. Hall said the primary contaminant is nitrate,

which does have "a health effect." Hall said groundwater rules set the standard at 2.5 milligrams (of nitrate) / liter.

He said wastewater, whether from commercial sources or individuals, regulated at the county level, pumps out 4060 mg / liter of nitrate. Regarding septic tank density study, Hall cited "one of the wetter places in state," Pine View Reservoir setting one septic tank/six acres to Washington County adopting about nine acres per septic tank.

Hall said they’ve seen areas where groundwater has been contaminated by the growth, including individual septic systems. "Things worked for a long time, as long as there aren’t many people." Hall said the "pristine" standard of 2.5 milligrams is an objective, not a requirement. He said it falls to the county to determine the level of degradation they’ll accept balanced against the level of development they want to allow.

The septic tank study is just being finalized. Counties can adopt a load base standard of x many pounds of nitrogen / gallon per day or use a concentration limit that’s low enough to be protective, as the 5 mg / l standard adopted Garfield Commission Cont'd on page 4

Make Way for Ducklings!

by Kadi Franson

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A mallard mother and her four chicks take a swim at the pond behind Ruby’s Inn (above), and a red crossbill feeds its family (right). Now is the time of year where baby birds are starting to emerge and to fledge the nest. If you see a fledgling, its parents are most likely waiting nearby and should be left alone.

BRYCE - It’s that tender season when all the baby birds are starting to fly, flop, and hop out of the nest.

Once birds are feathered and able to get around on their own, it’s natural for them to fledge the nest—these are called “fledglings.” If you spot a fragile, pink bird on the ground that is unable to move around, it is likely a nestling. Differentiating between the two is important,

If you saw a heat wave, would you wave back?

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because while nestlings may need your help, fledglings probably do not, and should be left alone. Fledgling parents are likely in the vicinity, waiting for you to leave so that they can bring over a tasty treat.

Young birds learning how to live out on their own are still quite vocal, often begging their parents for food throughout the day.

Because of this, it’s a great

time of year to search for little bird families by birding by ear. Remember that once you find them, it’s best to observe from a distance; Parents may get distressed if you come too near their fluffy bundles of joy, flashing feathers and making alarm calls until the threat has passed. Enjoy ethically so as not to delay them from the important task of raising the family.

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Fire Restrictions Begin For All BLM Utah Public Lands

Restrictions will help protect public lands, communities, and visitors SALT LAKE CITY - Beginning June 16 at 12:01 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) implemented fire restrictions to prevent losses from human-caused wildfires brought on by extreme drought, high fire danger conditions, and the increased use of public lands in Juab, Millard, Sanpete, Sevier, Wayne and Piute counties. On June 18 at 12:01 a.m., all remaining BLM Utah managed lands entered restrictions.

These fire restrictions include multiple measures to help keep public lands safe and accessible as the risk of human-caused wildfires increases. Restrictions will also continue for BLM-managed public lands within Washington, Kane, Garfield, Iron and Beaver counties.

“Given the extreme drought conditions humancaused fires are the biggest threat to public lands right now, which makes using Fire Sense critical to our communities and businesses that rely on public lands,” said BLM Utah State Director Greg Sheehan. “If we use Fire Sense and stop human-caused fires before they start, we can help our communities, we can enjoy public lands, and we can save precious fire fighting resources and water needed to fight those fires. The best way for you to help is to follow the restrictions. You know the fire drill.”

The phrase “you know the fire drill” is central to Utah’s new Fire Sense campaign, focused on commonsense practices to help prevent human-caused wildfires.

On May 26, the state of Utah and the BLM launched “Fire Sense”—an interagency fire prevention campaign created to encourage and inform people on how they can change behaviors to prevent wildfires in Utah.

“We realize how dry it is out there and can see how the lack of moisture, combined with the heat and high winds, is a source of potential hazards when it comes to humancaused wildfires. Utah is our home and new fires in Utah are already causing road closures and evacuations,” said BLM Utah State Fire Management Officer Chris Delaney. “We need everyone to use Fire Sense to help prevent devastating consequences to resources and communities.

Firefighters have risked their lives on hundreds of preventable, human-caused wildfires this year.”

“A lot of Fire Sense is common sense. Always stay with your campfire and make sure it is out when you are done. Secure your chains and tow straps, so they don’t drag on the ground and cause sparks,” said Canyon Country District Manager Gary Torres.

“We are keeping public lands accessible by using basic Fire Sense. Preventing fires helps prevent damages to the natural resources we use for outdoor recreation activities, like camping, mountain biking and riding OHVs,” said Richfield Field Manager Joelle McCarthy. “If we follow these fire restrictions, we stand a chance, during this drought, at reducing the potential loss of wildlife habitat and forage while managing outdoor recreation.”

Across Utah this year, as of mid-June, 90% or 294 out of 326 wildfires have been human-caused. Nearly 300 fires could have been prevented and have put firefighters,

public lands, and communities in danger. Among the most important restrictions to follow includes campfires. The BLM allows campfires in permanently constructed cement or metal fire pits provided in agency-developed campground and picnic areas. When people use those fire pits, they also need to use some Fire Sense (visit UtahFireSense. org). Keep fires to a manageable size. Never leave a fire unattended. Have adequate water available and extinguish campfires using the Drown, Stir and Feel method. Devices fueled by petroleum or liquid petroleum gas with a shut-off valve are allowed in all locations.

Recreational target shooters should be aware of current weather and fuel (vegetation) conditions, especially Red Flag Warnings. Use safe ammunition and targets and find an appropriate backdrop void of rocks and vegetation.

Have a shovel and water or a fire extinguisher and only shoot in areas where legally allowed.

Restrictions include: • No campfires using charcoal, solid fuel or any ashproducing fuel, except in permanently constructed cement or metal fire pits located in agency-developed campgrounds and picnic areas. Examples of solid fuels include but are not limited to wood, charcoal, peat, coal, Hexamine fuel tablets, wood pellets, corn, wheat, rye, and other grains.

• No grinding, cutting and welding of metal.

• No smoking except within an enclosed vehicle, covered areas, developed recreation site or while stopped in a cleared area of at least three feet in diameter (10 feet in areas managed by the Moab and Monticello field offices) that is barren with no flammable vegetation.

• No operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as determined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) recommended practices J335 and J350. Refer to Title 43 CFR 8343.1.

• The non-commercial use/ discharge of explosives of any kind, incendiary or chemical devices, pyrotechnic devices, exploding targets, pressurized containers or canisters, and binary explosives.

• The use/discharge of any kind of fireworks as defined by this order.

The BLM fire prevention orders that outline fire restrictions can also be found at https://utahfireinfo.gov/activefire-restriction-documents/ or at https://go.usa.gov/xGnDx. Restrictions of specific activities will remain in place until human caused fires and fire dangers decrease.

On May 18, the Utah State Director signed a Fire Prevention Order, which can be found at the BLM Utah Fire and Aviation webpage: https:// www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-andaviation/regional-info/utah and the Utah Fire Info webpage: https://utahfireinfo.gov/.

For more information on preventing unwanted human caused wildfires, visit www. utahfireinfo.gov or on Twitter @UtahWildfire.

—Bureau of Land Management

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Stupid is as Stupid Does

Norman McKee

Trash collected on Three Mile Creek, northwest of Panguitch.

We are very blessed to live in some of the most beautiful landscapes on earth. In addition, much of them are on public lands. That makes it accessible for us to visit and enjoy most anytime we desire. Unfortunately, some local residents do not fully appreciate these valuable lands. They continually throw litter nearly everywhere. It is depressing to see the trash left by these unresponsible people on nearly all backroads.

One such example is the road up Three Mile Creek, northwest of Panguitch. Every time I drive up this road, I pick up a load of litter, mostly beer cans and bottles. In May 2020, I thoroughly cleaned both sides of the road up the creek on US Forest Service lands, as best as possible. This May, I again cleaned up a one mile section of this road. The photo shows the hundred-plus cans and bottles I picked up. Ninety percent were beer cans and bottles. The rest were mostly soda cans and plastic water bottles.

This stupid nonsense has to stop! The problem of litter and shot-up signs are everywhere. If and when our local

law enforcement officers put more attention to this problem, those who drink and litter should be aware that your fingerprints are on nearly all these cans and bottles. Are you drinking alcohol underage?

Do you have restrictions on using alcohol? Whatever, just please stop littering! And yes, drinking and driving can be a danger, even on backroads.

Others are driving ATVs, bicycles or hiking and want to be safe. Also, as you drive back into town, you are a danger to others as you make you way back home.

If you insist on drinking alcohol, do not be a driver of a vehicle! Also, do not throw your cans and bottles along the road. Take a garbage sack and deposit it where trash is accepted.

Let each of us stay smart and keep our back country public roads clean and safe.

We all want to enjoy them. We also want the visitors to our area to enjoy the beauty and leave with a positive impression of the local residents and how we care for our precious public lands.

Norman McKee, Panguitch

Escalante and Boulder Chamber of Commerce Share New Organization of Board of Directors

by Escalante and Boulder Chamber of Commerce Vice-PresidentESCALANTE / BOUL- Waggoner; DER - The Escalante and Boul- Caitlin Clery; Treasurer-Robert der Chamber of Commerce is McElaney; Admin/Secretaryannouncing the new organiza- Bob Hartman; Marketing Dition of their Board of Directors rector-Frank Lister.

The mission statement of and introducing their mission to the communities of Escalante the Chamber is: The Escalante and Boulder who are not famil- & Boulder Chamber of Commerce is a coalition of business, iar with the organization.

A special thanks to Su- non-profit organizations, and zanne Catlett, who joined the individuals with a mission of Chamber in 2012, who recently promoting the compatible ecohas served as President since nomic growth/development of 2017, which was a challenging its businesses; and well-being of year as the country was reach- the community. And doing so in ing out and watching the events the spirit of honoring the herihappening around the reduction tage of the community’s past. of the Grand Staircase-Escalan- The Chamber is not an organizate National Monument. An eco- tion focused on promoting tournomical and business perspec- ism, although some advertising tive was always at the forefront is done on behalf of promoting of the issue for Suzanne, know- the member’s businesses. “The ing first-hand how impactful ability to network with other public lands are to the local business owners that are workeconomy. Then, she spent time ing and living in this unique and seeking out and recruiting busi- sometimes challenging area is ness owners to join the Chamber necessary and the collaboration to benefit from its combined ad- makes our business community vertising efforts, business skills stronger and our town more reworkshops, and networking op- silient” said Suzanne Catlett, portunities. When the pandemic who values the efforts the began and throughout 2020, she Chamber is making to increase made sure to communicate the the sense of community and fovarious resources available to cus on the needs of all businessbusiness owners through the es, not just the ones who serve monthly email communications travelers. Business highlights and updates. Suzanne served as can be found by following the Vice-President for three years Chamber’s Facebook page and prior to this role and is passing Instagram, where the audience the torch to a great team whom is kept current on what services she said is always eager to take are offered and will emphasize on assignments, be present at all the information that can be the meetings, and has the well- found on escalanteut.com. To being of Escalante and Boulder join the Chamber, membership in mind in whatever they do. dues are only $50 per year and She will continue in a support- come due each September. ing role assisting with memberIf you are interested in volship drives and email communi- unteering, joining, or serving on cations. the Board, contact escalanteuThe new terms are filled tah@gmail.com. as follows: President-Kristina

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Torrey Council: Town rental house update, Torrey

Trading Post variance request, town bills and budgets, the Spring Development Project, Bridget Fabel’s Chunky Trout Outfitters, RV Park, and Bunkhouse issues and complaints, Travis VanOrden's conditional use permit request, and number of Planning and Zoning Committee members discussed.

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closed the 2020/2021 budget with approved overages, and approved the 2021/2022 budget.

Councilmember Pearl Stewart wanted to know if there was any way to increase the park budget, but Dudleston said this was already discussed in a work meeting and needs to be approved as is. Dudleston encouraged Stewart to look for grants for park improvements.

Dustin Oyler reported that the Spring Development Project is set to begin again in two weeks. He also reported that South Central is currently in town installing fiber lines.

Next on the agenda was Bridget Fabel’s Chunky Trout Outfitters, RV Park, and Bunkhouse. Councilmember Stewart said she’s received a few business complaints.

Stewart said she’d like to hold off on this discussion for a future date but considering it was on the agenda and several citizens were in attendance to discuss their complaints, the discussion proceeded.

One citizen expressed concerns about the level of RV traffic and reported problems with garbage blowing all over the neighborhood coming from her property. He wanted to know if she was in violation of an ordinance and what is being done to enforce these violations. Another citizen wanted to understand if she would have any voice if Fabel seeks a conditional use permit for an RV park since she has a road easement and all of Fabel’s traffic goes down her driveway.

Stewart explained that Fabel was granted a business license for her fishing guiding business and that she is allowed to let guests stay on her property for free, although it has come to her attention that she’s running an RV park and that trash has become a problem. “I personally think what she is doing isn’t what she had a license for and I think we need to revoke it,” said Stewart.

The council will send Fabel a letter for trash violations (you can't leave garbage cans at the end of your driveway) and look into how they can either revoke her business license or offer guidance for the conditional use permit process. The council will also look back at past council notes to see what the stipulations were as far as advertising free lodging on her website.

Then the council approved Travis VanOrden’s conditional use permit and building permit for a convenience store/gas station at 450 West Main Street. Councilmember Doug Robinson then informed VanOrden that there is currently a referendum challenging the zoning ordinance. Robinson said, “The zoning ordinance which is allowing this business to proceed is being challenged by a referendum and that the town cannot be certain of the validity of any approvals they may receive.” According to Robinson, this means “It is still up in the air.”

Van Orden then said, “My attorney advised me that if I spend money and break ground then the approval can’t be pulled at that point,” to which Robinson said, “I would agree with that.” Van Orden also said, “I’ve already spent money on engineering so all I have to do is go over there and break ground and I’m good to go. The referendum can’t apply to me, it can only apply to the ordinance.”

“That’s right,” said Robinson.

Van Orden also asked if

he could put in an application for a new commercial water meter for the Broken Spur.

There was a moratorium on new water hookups when they put in their wagons. The council informed him that he could apply.

The council then reviewed Jay Williams and Byron Williams’s water request.

They currently have a well but would like to apply for a city water connection. They do not currently rent out their properties.

Councilmember Robinson asked if their well is going to dry, and Jay said they thought it had in February. They had a well team flush the system and the water came back in March. The council approved their request.

Then it was on to council member reports. Doug Robinson reported that he went up to check on the springs and that the new ones they are trying to develop are not flowing well.

“Any water is better than no water,” he said.

Jordan Pace reported that he has been talking with Dustin Oyler about ordering some speed limit sights for Sleeping Rainbow and that they are going to take the "Pavement Ends" sign and move it to where the pavement actually ends. Pace also mentioned that they are having a difficult time keeping seven members on the Planning and Zoning Committee and he’d like to change to a five-member committee, which would require a change to the town ordinance. For now, they’ll put some notices up around town advertising for new members and discuss further at the next council meeting.

Pearl Steart reported that the post office is still not paint-

ed and that Apple Days planning is coming along. They are still looking for volunteers to sell tickets and for someone willing to get into the canal and help with the apple race.

Mickey Wright reported that someone’s been trying to hack into the town’s website.

They’ve had two incidents where they’ve been unable to access the website and Xmission is looking into the issue.

He also said he’s been looking into how other communities handle engine breaking ordinances.

Lastly, the meeting was opened to citizen concerns.

Bill Barrett took the floor to inform the council that the Friends of Torrey has agreed to raise money and reimburse the town for any costs related to the ordinance referendum.

If they are successful at gathering signatures, the issue will be on the ballot and it will cost the town money. The group feels that since it’s a citizen referendum that the citizens should pay for it.

Barret also asked to make a few points regarding Van Orden’s previous comments. “I am certain he has no authority to break ground over there,” said Barrett. He said that there is currently a sales contract on that property which limits what can be done. He also mentioned that he didn’t pay the $2000 for the permit he filed last July and that he won’t get “vested rights” by breaking ground if he hasn’t paid the fees.

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.

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Garfield Commission: A public hearing and public comment

period regarding the results of the study of the Bryce Canyon Aquifer, answers pertaining to questions about the public hearing process from representatives of the Division of Water Quality in the Dept. of Environmental Quality, the water concurrency ordinance, Board reports, the West Panguitch Pipeline Project, and parking improvements at Calf Creek R.A. discussed.

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in Washington County. In the first case, planners would estimate pounds of nitrate from an RV park, hotel, or small development and then require the developer to have a certain amount of acreage available that they don’t develop.

Kaden Figgens, County Planner, said besides the water concurrency ordinance coming before the Commission next meeting, the Commission might draft another ordinance dealing with septic tank density—for x nitrate load, you need at least x acres to develop. For some parcels, that might mean subdivision couldn’t be allowed.

Hall said various enforcement mechanisms are available, such as checking water system and treatment plant designs, or establishing a dual-sided special service district that includes both water source and wastewater; the relationship between the two enables tracking and tabulation, offering more control. This system is used by Washington and Weber Counties.

Commissioner Pollock said he really wanted to learn the capacity of the aquifer.

Hall said that is harder to quantify than determining how much draw down you’ll tolerate.

In their Board reports, the Commissioners noted: • Fire status. Commissioner

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Tebbs said the Forest Service will be operating in full suppression mode. The new policy was announced days prior to the Mammoth Creek fire and almost immediately implemented.

Tebbs said local resources had helped avert a disaster in Mammoth Creek by extinguishing several spot fires within the community.

He said residents’ cooperation with evacuation orders helped too. He’s concerned about the number of campfires he continues to see.

"People need to get it."

Road construction between Bryce and Henrieville. Tebbs said some traffic stops were lasting up to an hour, not the advertised 15 minutes. He said UDOT had wanted to advertise the longer waits, but Tebbs asked them not to for fear people would avoid Garfield County. He said UDOT is now trying to move more projects to nighttime, which is helping.

TV Tower in Boulder in under construction.

An ATV rally in Bryce Canyon area brought in 300 ATVs over 4 - 5 days.

Another ATV rally, Big Ride in Escalante, reported

by Commissioner Jerry Taylor. He said that group offers to do a service project for hosting towns.

Community Impact Board retreat in Garfield County. Taylor is newly en-

Meaning:

"Panguitch" was originally thought to translate to mean "Big Fish." In this installment of Panguitch Utah History, Steven Lee provides details that would suggest that this is actually a mistranslation on our part. What is the true meaning, you ask? Find out in a future article about the history of the Southern Paiute in Panguitch.

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and inspiring Indigenous history in the Panguitch Valley.

It shouldn't come as a surprise to learn how rich is the Indigenous history in Panguitch. The pioneer history in Panguitch, now 150 years old since permanent settlement in 1871, simply pales in comparison to the 700+ years of history in which countless generations of Nuwuvi families thrived inside a homeland that extended from the Markagunt Plateau to the east, to the Aquarius Plateau to the west.

Although a collective name for the once large band of loosely connected families living in this area does vary, they were most commonly referred to as the PAWDOO' GOONUNTSENG by neighboring Bands, or as the "Pa-guits," by white people like me who can't pronounce that correctly.

Even today in 2021 with all our modern conveniences, we struggle to live alongside the extended droughts, strong winds, and severe cold weather that naturally attends the land. But the Pa-guits thrived here despite it all.

• They were master botanists who knew exactly when to be where to obtain all the best foods the land had to offer.

• They were excellent hunters of deer and bear and were even better fishermen,

using only spears and woven willow traps.

• They were widely known craftsmen with extended trade networks.

• They were farmers, whose unattended plots of corn along the Panguitch creek gave the first settlers hope in the possibility of growing wheat.

• They were a peaceful and generous people who defended their homeland from Spanish slave raiders, Mormon colonizers, and European pathogens.

In this series, which will appear every other week in The Insider, I will attempt to cover what I feel are some of the most important pieces of Southern Paiute history in our regional area. Although I am excited to share this history, I do so with hesitation for one main reason: I am a white man. As a non-native, even with a library full of books and four generations' worth of colonizer white guilt in my heart, I simply cannot pretend to fully understand the true depth and meaning of the Indigenous story that continues to live on inside the hearts of Indigenous people today. With that in mind, I want to encourage Indigenous readers to reach out to me with feedback at lee.stevenw@yahoo.com So what does the word "Panguitch" actually mean, anyway? Stay tuned to find out!

sconced on the Board. He noted Antimony’s receipt of $1.5M in CIB funding.

• The six NeighborWorks homes in the county have received their construction funding loans and long term financing and should start within a couple weeks. He mentioned additional land being purchased for more dwellings but didn’t elaborate. In addition, the school board has reached out, wanting to work with NeighborWorks to build teacher housing.

• Ongoing discussion within Five Counties about merging Behavorial Health and Public Health boards.

• Drought conditions.

Commissioner Leland Pollock has been talking to "a lot of old timers [who’ve] never seen anything like this." He’s trying to bring attention to the rancher/ farmer problems, in particular.

• Record growth. Pollock urged people to have patience. He said people are moving in from areas that have all kinds of resources, and Garfield just has one planner.

Wally Dodds: West Panguitch Pipeline Project.

Dodds said the current iron pipeline, installed in 1980, is in drastic need of upgrading. Besides serious capacity problems, shareholders are dealing with metal shavings in the line. The $3.5M NRCS project needs a bonded sponsor (the county) who can assist in planning and land rights issues. Dodds said of the three options presented

by Jones and DeMille, they have selected upsizing the pipe, hooking in other pipes, and replacing flood irrigating with sprinkling. The Commission approved its sponsorship of the next step in the NRCS process, with Dave Dodds serving as the county interface.

Dave Dodds, Public Works. A major project is the parking improvements at Calf Creek Campground, with getting cars off the highway the biggest priority. He also reported on trail improvements at Big Ridge. Another major project, costing $150-$200K, will be replacing the bridge at Highway 89 and River Lane.

Design work has started; local crews will do the installation.

The Commission approved Dodds advertising for a person to cover the dead animal pit: 15 hrs / mo, $300/ month. He told Commissioner Tebbs that Pine Lake chipsealing is scheduled for 2022.

Joe Orman, Garfield Roughriders. Orman reported on recent ATV rallies saying Garfield County riders are working to make the OHV community more acceptable, including emphasizing trash pick up and staying on designated routes.

The Commission approved four business licenses: Cozy Cabin with a $5 Million View, One Oar in the Water (Panguitch Lake), Epic Jeep Rentals (Escalante), and Twin Adventures, LLC (Hatch).

Short-term rental owners who operate exclusively through Air BnB may not need to obtain state sales tax numbers, said Clerk Camille Moore. The company handles the taxes, so the current requirement is an unnecessary complication. The ordinance would first need to be revised to implement any change.

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.

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June 24, 2021

Wills, Trusts, and More

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What Happens to Debts When I Die?

t H e

by Jeffery J. McKenna The last thing anyone wants after the death of a family member is calls from debt collectors attempting to collect from the loved one's estate. While some family members can be contacted by debt collectors, the family is protected from abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices.

Usually, the estate is responsible for paying any debts the deceased may have left. If the estate does not have enough money, the debts will go unpaid. A debt collector may not turn to relatives to try to collect payment (unless they were co-signers or guarantors of the debt). However, the spouse of the decedent may have responsibility for any debts that were jointly held.

Debt collectors are allowed to contact the personal representative (executor) of the estate, the decedent's spouse, or the decedent's parents (if the decedent was a minor) to discuss the debts.

They may not discuss the debts with anyone else. The only reason debt collectors may contact other relatives or friends is to get the name of the personal representative or spouse. But they cannot say anything about the decedent's debt to those individuals or even say that they are debt

collectors.

When speaking with family members, debt collectors may not mislead the family into believing that the family members are responsible for the deceased person's debts.

They also can't use abusive or offensive language.

Even if you are the person who is responsible for paying the estate’s debts, you can request that a debt collector stop contacting you. To do this, you need to send a letter to the debt collector asking the collector not to contact you again. You should keep a copy of the letter for your records and send the letter "certified" with a return receipt.

Once the collector receives the letter, the collector can contact you only to tell you that there will be no further contact or to inform you of a lawsuit. Remember, the estate is still responsible for paying its debts to the extent that it can.

Probates and trust administrations come with inherent headaches but these do not need to be added to with improper debt collection. If you have a problem with a debt collector, you can contact our office for help or you can contact the Utah Attorney General’s Office or the Federal Trade Commission at ftccom-

Air Force

NOW WITH A PANGUITCH OFFICE AT 46 NORTH MAIN STREET TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AND AROUND GARFIELD COUNTY. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona.

He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead. He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 6281711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com. plaintassistant.gov.

Hopefully, this article and information can be helpful to you or someone you know.

Fat Round Roof If I was an old-time contractor One job I’d of hated to tackle Was if’n the bishop, or Brigham hisself Said create me a Teasdale Tabernacle That sure would have been a nice payday, I thought I built stuff sturdy and square But the bishopric said they wanted to have A round humpbacked holy house there I had lots of carpenter tools to employ But it would have been kind of a miracle To use a straight string, or a straight anything If the building desired was spherical

by Ray Conrad

"Fat Round Roof " A contemporary original poem

by Ray Conrad, submitted to The Insider just this week.

Even the rooftop was rotund and sloped Santa Clause would have not liked that landing And, to boot, it was basically ‘structed of rocks Which also stressed my understanding But somehow or other the problems were met The structure was not a debacle And here to this day, we can wed, dine and play In that sturdy small-town tabernacle

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After two long, dark, icy winters of duty in Alaska, my daughter and her husband were assigned to Holloman Air Force Base in southern New Mexico.

One week after their arrival it snowed—the first snow in that desert region for years.

"The Air Force is great," said my son-in-law. "They not only moved us down here, bag and baggage, they also flew in the weather."

Old Bread

I was visiting my daughter, Cheryl, a successful young professional, when I noticed half a piece of French bread in its original wrapper in her recycling box.

When I told her that she couldn't put bread in the recycling box, she said, "Why not?

It tastes like cardboard!"

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l A u G h i N g pOiNt!!

Sheep For Brains

I'd contacted a butcher to get sheep brains for a lecture in my neuroanatomy class and said I'd be by to pick them up.

But when I arrived at his shop, it was closed.

Taped to the door was this note: "Teacher, your brains are next door at the barbershop."

Today's Thought

When a habit begins to cost money, it is called a hobby.

PUNishment

My boat was cold, I tried to make a fire but it sank. I guess you can’t have your kayak and heat it too.

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

The Dreaded Question

On the way back from a Cub Scouts meeting, my grandson asked my son the question. "Dad, I know that babies come from mommies' tummies, but how do they get there in the first place? he asked innocently.

After son hemmed and hawed for a while, my grandson finally spoke up in disgust.

"You don't have to make something up, Dad. It's okay if you don't know the answer."

THEME: GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD ACROSS 1. *____ Code, or self-censorship guidelines for movies 5. Ship pronoun 8. ____ vera plant 12. Tiny piece of anything 13. Dateless one 14. Twist and distort 15. "Animal House" party garb 16. Cantatrice's offering 17. Frost-covered 18. *Mary ____, star of 52 films and recipient of 1976 Academy Honorary Award 20. Rounded protuberance 21. Breaks off 22. Crime scene acronym 23. One who insists on implementing #1 Across 26. Anxiety, pl.

30. U.N. working-conditions agency 31. A-one 34. Do like exhaust pipe 35. Students' dwellings 37. Between sol and ti 38. Parkinson's disease drug 39. Larger-than-life 40. For the most part 42. ____ Aviv 43. Allow to rejoin 45. Between Paleocene and Oligocene 47. FEMA provisions, e.g.

48. *Instrument central to 1945's "A Song to Remember" 50. Manage without help 52. *Marx Brothers' 1933 classic 55. Florentine iris 56. Fourth largest Great Lake 57. *Hitchcock's "The Man Who ____ Too Much" 59. Make children, biblical 60. Malicious look 61. Highest volcano in Europe

This week's answers on page 10

62. Object of worship 63. Always, in verse 64. Like happy people's glasses DOWN 1. *Humphrey Bogart's Fedora, e.g.

2. At the summit 3. Hanna-Barbera anthropomorphic bear 4. Kellogg's Sugar ____ 5. Leather razor sharpener 6. Often used to pull #22 Across 7. Archaic expression of surprise 8. *Like "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" 9. Mary's pet 10. Nabisco sandwich 11. Former times 13. *"The Snows of Kilimanjaro" type of adventure 14. Straining sound 19. Nautical measures 22. Party bowlful 23. Pressed beverage 24. Skip the big wedding 25. Waterwheel

26. *Drew Barrymore's grandfather 27. What actors do 28. Mature, as in fruit 29. Like an expired cracker 32. Surveyor's map 33. "Mai" follower 36. *Hattie ____, first African-American to win an Oscar 38. City in France 40. Prefix for central 41. Deep throat, e.g.

44. Middle 46. Slow ____ or pressure ____ 48. Baby food, e.g.

49. More unfriendly 50. *Ginger's dance and movie partner 51. Therefore or consequently 52. Mark for omission 53. Archaic "to" 54. Back-to-school purchase, pl.

55. ____-Wan Kenobi 58. *Bing Crosby's 1944 movie "Going My ____" Solution on page 10

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O bituaries

Ada Luella Blakely Cox

BOULDER - Ada was born in Gilbert, AZ on May 5, 1933. She was blessed with a goodly family, a fine husband, and 3 wonderful children.

Ada loved to serve in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She spent 25 years as a first grade teacher that punctuated lessons with fun and excitement.

Twice, she was named America’s Outstanding Advisor to the Teenage Republicans at National Leadership Conferences in Washington D.C. Her favorite role was mothering. She and Bill helped raise several foster children.

She died June 13, 2021 in St. George, Utah.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bloomington 6th Ward Chapel located at 3381 Mulberry Drive, St. George, Utah 84790. This service was livestreamed at mcmillanmortuary.com A viewing took place prior to services at the same location from 10:00-10:45 a.m.

Burial services were held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in Boulder Utah Cemetery.

Condolences may be shared at mcmillanmortuary.com

Viola P. Baker 1931 - 2021

TEASDALE - Our wonderful, talented, hard-working wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and sister Viola Potter Baker, age 89, died June 18, 2021 at Pheasant Run Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, in South Jordan, Utah.

She was born September 3, 1931 in Bicknell, Utah, the eighth child of 11, a daughter to William Columbus and Mabel Brinkerhoff Potter. Viola graduated from Wayne High School, Class of 1949.

Viola told us that her beloved Dale decided she could wash his socks better than he could, and they were married on January 5, 1950 in Richfield, Utah.

Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple, February 24, 1954.

Dale passed away March 11, 2014.

Viola served faithfully as a Home teacher through visits and many acts of service that supported her community. She started her career in 1968 for the Jordan School District. She completed 27 years of service as a “lunch lady” at Hillcrest High School and later at Butler Middle School.

Viola was a “gardener extraordinaire,” and she took great pleasure in growing and canning fruits and vegetables and sharing them with family, friends and neighbors. Viola loved to quilt and Dale was her best “helper!” Every family member has benefited from the warmth of the quilts she has gifted. Dale and Viola thoroughly enjoyed their hilariously, competitive “hand and foot” card games with family and friends. If you ever got to participate, you won’t forget it!

In 1997, Viola and Dale completed the building of their lovely dream home back in Teasdale, Utah serving the community there.

Viola is survived by her children: Charmaine Baker of Logan; McKay and Tamara Baker of Robertson, Wyoming; Mary B. Shewell and Kelly Rae Baker, both of West Jordan; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; siblings: Albert and Vivian Potter, Mignon Cooley, all of St. George; James Brink Potter of Loa. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and siblings: Cleo Blacklegde, Arla Parson McClellan; Zurrell Potter, DeWaldo Potter, Bonita Taylor; Virgie Arrington and George Potter.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband Dale Baker; parents: Bill and Mabel Potter; siblings: Cleo Blackledge, Arla Parsons, Zurrell Potter, DeWaldo Potter, Bonita Taylor, Virgie Arrington, and George Potter.

Graveside services were held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. in the Teasdale Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

Ruth Baugh

TROPIC - Ruth R. Baugh of Tropic, UT passed away June, 17, 2021 in Panguitch, Utah. Ruth was born on February 5, 1941 to Blake and Gurena DeLange Robinson in Junction, UT. She was the 5th child of 6. She grew up in Escalante, UT. Ruth graduated from BYU and taught school at Bryce Valley HS for 28 years. Ruth was sealed to her husband Matland Baugh in the Manti Temple on October 5, 1961.

Ruth’s passion was her garden and her family. You could always find her weeding, picking, or bottling items from her garden. She loved sharing the bounty with her family and friends. She loved to sing, read, and watch BV basketball games. She loved to hunt and fish, and she loved her grand and great-grandchildren.

Ruth is survived by her husband Matland Baugh; children: Kelley (Birch) Moore, Dallen (Katherine) Baugh, and Justin (Emily) Baugh; 11 grandchildren, and 20 greatgrandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, a brother, and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Tropic Ward Chapel where friends may call from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Tropic Cemetery. Live streaming of the services and online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com can be found under Ruth’s obituary. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.

June 24, 2021

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Another big weekend is coming up in Panguitch; it’s the Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally. There will be lift-offs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning, so get up and watch these beauties as they go skyward. Lately, the wind seems like it wants to cooperate, as its staying calm in the morning, then blowing in the afternoon and dying down in the evening around 8:00 p.m.

Lots of things are going on in town, with the Friday balloon ascension of 30 balloons at 6:30 a.m. At Zion’s, there will be food venders, craft sales, inflatable carnival rides, and a rock climbing wall, and all this takes place at 10:00 a.m.

At 10:30 a.m., there will be the Biker Parade. Anyone with a motorcycle is invited to participate. At 1 p.m. at Thomas Auto, there will be $1.00 bingo for two hours. At 6:00 p.m., there will be a raffle drawing and biker trophy award show at the Panguitch Drug parking lot.

Saturday morning at 6:30 a.m., more balloons are launching, and at 7 a.m., there will be the annual high school 5K race and fun run. At 7:30 a.m. is the best breakfast in southern Utah at the Zion’s Bank, which is put on by the Panguitch Lions Club. It will feature more of their killer sausages, bacon, eggs, pancakes and drinks. Again at 10 a.m. are the food venders, crafts sales and inflatable rides and a climbing wall. Something new is a helicopter drop at the city baseball field at 5 p.m.

From 7:30-11 p.m., there will be live music by the “Most Wanted” and “The Center and Main Street Band.” Then the highlight of the weekend is the balloon glow at dark. This is a fun time and a time to renew old friendships and no masks.

Not to be outdone, the next weekend will be the 4th of July celebration. The 4th is on a Sunday, and it will be celebrated either on the 3rd or 5th of July. So, folks get out your old cars and join all the little kids on their decorated bikes or ATVs—or anything in between—for the parade. The Lions Club will have another breakfast, and the firefighters will put on the greatest fireworks display seen anywhere.

Please, don’t waste your money on fireworks this year. Our area is under high fire watch, and it won’t take much to start a major fire incident.

It looks like another dry June, unless you count the ten drops we received last week. This is four months in a row without any rain, and it doesn’t look like any is on the near horizon. We have a new well that is up and operating to aid our great spring water.

The agriculture water times to water your lawn with this year is those with odd house numbers will water on odd days on the calendar, and the even numbers will go on the even days. On the weekends, the fields north of town will have their turn. So, you think it is hot? Well, you are right. The average temperatures in June in Utah (the average is taking from the low to the high in each day) is ten degrees hotter than ever before recorded.

Good news, at least I think so, is that on 2nd north and 2nd west, there are going to be five affordable houses being built. I have zero idea how young people are ever going to be able to afford a home, unless there are more of these affordable projects in the future.

Speaking of the future, I got an invite from Brian, out at the Bryce Canyon Shuttle

Courtesy Mack Oetting

Electric bus at the Bryce Canyon National Park Shuttle Station.

Station, to see the future in busing. I was told that I could also go on a tour on the bus out to Rainbow Point. I had to turn that down because of Meal on Wheels. He said this new electric bus would be like the open air buses in London. The bus was a double decker beauty, but it wasn’t like those in London. They are really something and operated by electric engines that can carry 60 passengers, round trip twice out to Rainbow Point. It is priced at $1.2 million, and the battery charger is also costly. The government is giving Zion 32 million to switch over their buses to propane. However, Zion’s transit is run by Zion Park, and most of the other National Parks are run by private companies who would not be eligible for this government money. The cost of one of the electric buses is about what Bryce Canyon Transit paid for all six of its current buses. So, I guess the future will be on hold for quite a while.

On the national front, the folks that the health insurance companies spend a lot of money getting elected (remember the Tea Party) failed for the 63rd time—and the third time at the Supreme Court—to do away with the Affordable Care Act. The Court, with a 7 to 2

Music Festival: Musicians were excited to be back playing

for live audiences in Tropic, Boulder, and Escalante during the Highway 12 Music Festival, which took place June 18 and 19.

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Kurt Bestor, headliner for the Highway 12 Music Festival, playing in Escalante City Park on June 19.

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ishing each other's sentences in their excitement to be back on the stage. They also voiced their awe of the land, and what

it was like to drive down the road to the Guest Ranch and see the beautiful views that the venue offered.

Other shows this weekend took place in Escalante and Tropic, featuring acts

from a variety of genres, and ending with the headliner Kurt Bestor. The music festival is planned to become an annual event, celebrating the beauty along Highway 12.

vote, said that since the fine for all of those that didn’t want the insurance was ended, that the suit had no bearing because 20 million Americans elected on their own to take the insurance. I would think their next big project will be to do away with Social Security because you must pay into it, as well as your employer. That 8% your employer pays into the system would really help them out if it was done away with.

We now have a new Federal holiday; it is called Juneteenth. Juneteenth commemorates the day the last enslaved African Americans learned they were free. It was June 19th when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to Galveston, Texas.

It’s the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was created in 1983.

Utah did not recognize MLK Day till they got the Winter Olympics and had to. Garfield County called the holiday anything but its real name for many years after.

The Texas governor, trailing badly in the polls, is pandering to the gun owners by doing away with any background checks or licenses to carry any kind of weapon.

This kind of does away with the argument that if they do away with guns (which would be impossible with 300 million guns in private hands) then only the bad guys will have guns.

The NBA season is down to the semi-finals in each league. Gone are the teams with the most super stars, except the LA Clippers, who are playing without their super star, and they still beat the Jazz. The Jazz led by 25 points in the third quarter, when they went away from their inside game and missed seven 3-pointers in a row. The Clippers scored 17 points in a row, and it was all over. The Clippers, who for the first time in their 50 year existence, are in the semis against the Phoenix Suns. In the east, the Brooklyn Nets also had three superstars, and, with two of them injured, finally lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in seven in overtime. Kevin Durant was on fire (played all but two minutes of the last four games) scored the tying basket to take the game into overtime. He had a toe on the line or his 3-pointer would have won the game for the Nets. The exhausted Durant's final shot, that would have tied the game again, came up way short.

Milwaukee will be playing the Atlanta Hawks, who beat Philadelphia in game seven in the eastern finals.

My teams are out, so I don’t know who to root for.

The Bezos (owners of Amazon) brothers have decided that they would be the first ones to go into space in their rocket ship. This left only one seat available, and it went to someone who bid 24 million for the ride. The ride only lasts 30 minutes, from takeoff to splash down.

That kind of dough you could take the whole state of Utah to Lagoon for a whole , and they would all have a better time and probably wouldn’t wet their pants.

Mack O

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June 24, 2021

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 Jul. 21, 2021 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)5387240 for additional information.

NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5447 (A82697): Elliott Quarles propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles South of Torrey) for DOMESTIC. 95-5448 (A82698): Jan Noll propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles South of Torrey) for DOMESTIC. 95-5449 (A82699): Holly Strasbaugh propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles South of Torrey) for DOMESTIC. 95-5450 (A82700): Alan Strasbaugh propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles South of Torrey) for DOMESTIC. EXTENSION(S) 61-2741 (a32534): Daniel R Chandler, Thomas and Connie Graves, Richard Jason and Angela Sayre, Lynch Family Trust is/are filing an extension for 0.0019 cfs OR 0.75 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles SW of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. 61-2740 (a32658): Mary J. Maynard, Richard Schmitt is/ are filing an extension for 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (Mammoth Creek) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3266 (a32922a): Ronald Floyd Ellenburg, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company is/are filing an extension for 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles North of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 24 and JULY 1, 2021

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOULDER PLANNING COMMISSION Boulder Town Planning Commission will hold two public hearing on Thursday, July 8, 2021, starting at approximately 8:00 p.m., to hear public comment on these topics.

The first hearing will be a continuation on the Preliminary Application for Subdivision by Shawn Owens of Deer Ranch, a 5.5-acre parcel to be subdivided from the main parcel.

The second hearing will be on Draft Ordinance 2021-5, Development Standards for RV Parks/Campgrounds and Guest Ranches.

The meeting and hearing will be held at the Boulder Town Community Center big room, as well as electronically via Zoom connection. (Connection information will be announced closer to the meeting.)

Copies of the Preliminary Application and of the draft ordinance 2021-5 are available on the town website: https://boulder.utah.gov/planning-commission-public-hearing-and-regularmeeting-july-8-700-p-m/ Please email Planning Commission Clerk Peg Smith at pc@ boulder.utah.gov if you have questions or wish to submit written comments on either topic.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 24, 2021

ELECTION CANDIDATES FILED FOR 2021 LOA TOWN Mayor (4 year term) Cody D. Grundy Michael A. Brown 2 Council Members (4 year term) Ryan G. Rees Bruce N. Brown Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 17 & 24, 2021

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TROPIC TOWN Tropic Town Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the Tropic Town Heritage Council Room, 20 North Main at 6:30 p.m.

For the purpose of reviewing the Tropic Town Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, Zoning & Land Use Maps All interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard.

CERTIFICATION OF POSTING I, The duly appointed and acting clerk for the Town of Tropic, Hereby Certify that copies of the foregoing notice was posted at the following places within the municipality on the 16th Day of June 2021 and on the Utah Public Notice Website.

1. Tropic Town Website 2. Tropic Town Office 3. Tropic Post Office Marie H. Niemann, Tropic Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 24 and JULY 1, 2021

2021 MUNICIPAL ELECTION HATCH TOWN Mayor: (Tony) Anthony Dinges Council Member (2) Kevin Dix Eldredge Jonathan Spendlove Jacie Torgersen, Hatch Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 17 & 24, 2021

NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES TROPIC TOWN GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 2, 2021 Mayor ~ 4-year term *WaLon K. Brinkerhoff *Travis L. LeFevre (2)Town Council Members ~ 4 year term each *A. Marie Pollock *Michael D. Ahlstrom *Sydney Syrett Lamas (1) Town Council Member ~ 2 year term *Dennis R. Pollock *Lisa Johnson Marie Niemann, Tropic Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 17 & 24, 2021

Ask an Expert

Coexisting with Wildlife During a Drought

by Terry Messmer, Utah State University Extension Wildlife Specialist

Courtesy Berryman Institute at Utah State University

Less water means that wildlife will travel further than they usually would, sometimes finding themselves in more developed areas. This will make them more susceptible to diseases, predators, and competition with other animals.

UTAH - Just as humans must learn to adapt to changes in water availability during a drought, so must wildlife.

Less water means less available habitat for wildlife, and since Utah is home to a sizable number of wildlife species, prolonged drought can create a perfect storm for human-wildlife conflict at the urban-wildland interface.

As deer, cougars, bears, raccoons, snakes and other wildlife search for food, water and cover during a drought, they may travel farther than usual into more developed areas and crowd into smaller spaces. This will make them more susceptible to diseases, predators and competition with other animals and humans.

Deer, elk and bighorn

sheep may forage closer to roadways, making the animals more susceptible to collisions with vehicles. With fewer berries and acorns available, bears will eat garbage, grease from barbeques, bird seed and sugar water from hummingbird feeders. Raccoons and skunks may seek out garden vegetables and pet food.

Less water also means less cover for nesting wildlife such as young deer, pronghorn and elk, making these animals more vulnerable to predators.

Less water means less available habitat for waterfowl, beavers, muskrats and other animals.

Drought conditions often increase interactions between humans and wildlife. You can prevent conflicts with wildlife by being mindful of your ac-

tions and aware of your surroundings. Consider these tips: • Store garbage, pet food and horse/livestock grains inside.

• Dispose of garbage regularly and wash out trash cans to reduce odors.

• Clean grills after each use to reduce grease and odors.

If possible, store them inside a garage or building.

• Regularly clean areas under bird feeders. If bears are a major problem in your area, consider removing bird feeders until winter.

• Clean up fallen or rotting fruits and vegetables in yards and gardens. Rotting fruit attracts bears, raccoons and skunks.

• Be aware that well-watered lawns and gardens can also attract more rodents, which provide prey for snakes. In recent weeks, the number of reports of people seeing snakes in city parks have increased.

• If you encounter wandering wildlife such as bears, cougars, deer and venomous snakes in a park or other public-use area, contact local law enforcement officials so warning signs can be posted in the areas to let others know of potential risks.

For more information, visit WildAwareUtah.org.

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W eddings Robins - Michaelis

Kurtis and Melissa Robins are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter

Haley Kay Robins to Dallen Howard Michaelis,

son of Kip and Wendy Michaelis,

on Saturday, June 26, 2021.

Join us at a celebration in their honor.

Reception: June 26, 2021 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM Robin's Residence 151 East Main Street Teasdale, Utah In case of inclement weather, the reception will be held at 350 E. Bicknell, Utah.

Open House: July 10, 2021 from 6:00 - 8:30 PM 380 South Fairfield Road Layton, Utah The couple is registered at Amazon and Venmo

O bituaries Alta Ekker

HANKSVILLE - Alta was Born in Eckert, Colorado on June 3rd, 1921. She was the first born in a set of twins, with her twin Alma (Now deceased) following closely behind her. Alta was born into a big family with 12 siblings. She passed away peacefully on June 18, 2021.

Alta had two daughters & two sons. Bertha (Alvin) Robinson, Darlene (Dave) Peters, Harry Edward (Georgia) Bowles, and Robert (Arlene) Bowles. She has been blessed with 9 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 54 greatgreat grandchildren, & 3 great-great-great grandchildren. This includes 4 sets of twins.

Mom has lived an amazing life. She lived through the depression, where she learned to be very conservative. Her motto in life has been “waste not, want not.” She has always been a hard worker, often doing work that most women would not think of doing.

Mom was an immaculate housekeeper and homemaker, mopping and waxing her floors on her hands and knees, right up to the time she moved into the care home, following her stroke.

Her yard was always beautiful and well groomed, she took special care each week to mow her lawn, and loved to raise a garden, ensuring nothing ever went to waste. Being the true pioneer woman she is, she loved animals and enjoyed riding her horse with her late husband, rounding up the cows. She was a wonderful cook, and her pies were famous around the country.

Mom had many hobbies and always kept busy. She loved to fish, swim, ice skate and hunt deer. She made sure to get her deer every year; cleaning, dressing, and cutting them up by herself. She also loved crocheting, knitting, and making beautiful quilts which she loved to give to her family and friends. She was an avid reader and loved reading the bible the most.

Mom has a deep love for her Savior, and a strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and never missed going to church on Sunday if at all possible.

Alta has always been very independent and since being in the care center, she cannot express enough the gratitude she has for those that care for her there. It has been difficult for mom to be away from her home and family, and difficult for us not having her close by. Her children love her so very much, as well as her extended family and many friends.

We love you Mom!!!

Graveside services were held Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the Hanksville Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price, where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories online at www. mitchellfuneralhome.net.

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June 24, 2021

Bryce Council: Public land agency updates from Jim Ireland, Interim Superintendent

at Bryce Canyon National Park; Chris Wehrli, District Ranger for the Powell District of the Dixie National Forest; and Erica Wightman, Recreation Specialist at the Dixie National Forest, donation options for Garfield County Fair Junior Livestock Auction, additional event sponsorship approvals, public signage and signage to prevent camping in undesignated areas, lighting issues, this year's Canyon2Canyon event, and town financials discussed.

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Jim noted that conditions at the park are hot and dry, and mentioned that the park holds the same concerns as the community about water and fire.

He provided an overview of visitation, saying that the number of visitors is close to 2018 levels, which was a record year. The numbers have not been officially counted, but it’s looking to be around 3 million visitors for the year.

He mentioned that the park has not seen the typical amount of large tour buses return yet, and speculated that if they had returned in similar numbers to 2018, there would be recordbreaking visitation.

There have been some parking issues this year, causing gridlock and overflowing parking lots, and at times, temporarily closing the park. On Memorial Day, the park closed its parking lots and directed visitors to the shuttle bus parking area (located before the entrance on Highway 63), which filled up and overflowed into the local businesses. He stated an intent to continue to work together on the parking issues in the future.

He then provided an update on the Great America Outdoors Act (GAOA). The GAOA is a bill passed by Congress to invest more money into the nation’s public lands.

There is a backlog of deferred maintenance work affecting the National Park Service, and the GAOA will help with that. Parks have submitted their project proposals, and the requested amount is bigger than what is available. The proposals are currently being ranked and prioritized. Ireland recently presented the Bryce Canyon National Park project proposals to a national review board and is hoping for good news. The proposed projects pertain largely to infrastructure—water and sewer lines, trail work, and campground improvements.

Mayor Syrett brought up the Shared Use Path. The 18mile path runs from Red Canyon to Inspiration Point, with Bryce Canyon City in the middle. He said that it is a huge asset to the Bryce Canyon City community. Bike rentals and e-bikes, (technically not allowed on the path because it is designated for non-motorized use) are becoming very popular. The council wants to ensure that the existing path is maintained. Does the park have a plan to maintain its section?

Jim reassured him that the park does have a plan and that there are funds allocated to maintaining the bike path in the coming years. Currently, the park’s section of the path is in fairly good shape, but he anticipates that there will be a need for repainting some of the striping and patching the pavement in the future.

Councilmember Bryce Syrett noted that Bryce Canyon City already sealed their section once. He reinstated that the path is an asset to Bryce Canyon City and Garfield County at large, so there needs to be a maintenance plan in place amongst the stakeholders (Bryce Canyon City, Bryce Canyon National Park, Red Canyon / Dixie National Forest, and the county).

Jim affirmed this and expressed confidence that everyone should be able to get on the same page.

Next, Chris Wehrli provided an update on behalf of the Forest Service: He joked that the Forest Service received some GAOA money and is going to use it to remove the bike path in Red Canyon.

In actuality, they did receive GAOA money, and some of it will be used to maintain the bike path. The section from the top of Red Canyon to the trailhead at the bottom is scheduled to be redone this Fall, after the Canyon 2 Canyon bike event. The slated improvements include new rest areas with benches and interpretive panels, an expansion of the existing parking lot at the trailhead located at the end of the path to twice the current size, riprap to mitigate erosion along the banks, and geofabric installed below certain sections to help with soil stabilization. He said that they hired an engineer and a landscape architect to help with the project. This work does not include the section from the top of the canyon to the new roundabout at the intersection of Highway 12 and 63, which is in the county’s jurisdiction. Questions about the county’s section can be directed to Dave Dodds, the Garfield County Public Works Director.

Wehrli added that they don’t have a big bike program, it’s mostly for the benefit of their campers. He’s never ridden the path but is planning to do a ride before and after to document and assess the improvements.

Wehrli noted that an increase in dispersed camping in the forest has been hitting them pretty hard. They are currently working on prioritizing areas that would be good candidates for designating camping spots so as to try and mitigate the current impacts.

There is a plan to designate 30-50 sites at Dave’s Hollow and not let it expand. After Dave’s Hollow, the focus will shift to the Tom Best area. The sites won’t include fire rings or facilities, just numbered areas designating where it is okay to camp. He mentioned that dispersed recreation planning is being talked about districtwide. There is a known capacity issue; There is plenty of room but campers boondock in habitually used sites because they are close to amenities, whether it is a wifi signal, the national park, or a grocery store. Although there are restrictions in place, e.g., no camping within 150’ of a designated road, it becomes complicated because there are so many user-created roads. Currently, camping within 300’ of a water structure, and camping in meadows or near corrals is prohibited. They haven’t had a Recreation Specialist (Erica’s role) in the district in a while, so they are still getting up to speed.

Jean Seiler asked if he had any information about the bicycle complex proposal for the Losee Canyon area.

Wehrli said that the county is looking at around 40 acres of BLM land in the Casto Canyon area on which they’d like to develop a mountain bike course for youth. Kaden Figgins is the point of contact for

the project. The project is in the proposal stage, with talks and approvals still underway.

The project would be adjacent to forest service land.

Council member Nick Pollock inquired about the plan to pave the road from John’s Valley up to Pine Lake.

He also asked if there were any plans to pave the road to Tropic Reservoir, where the Kings Creek Campground is located.

Wehrli said that the Pine Lake paving project would not be until 2022. He went on to clarify that they have four major projects currently funded: the improvements to the bike path, the Yankee Meadow Campground, the Spruces Campground, and paving the road to Pine Lake.

Regarding the road to Kings Campground, it has been previously discussed, but there is no current plan. There is a possibility to chip seal (not pave) or otherwise harden it somehow. Wehrli mentioned that paving the road would have pros and cons. The road is heavily used. Speed is already an issue, and paving it would increase the risk of accidents on some of the blind turns. There are a lot of OHVs and side-by-sides on the road.

That said, there would be better access to the campground, and the washboarding and dust hazards would be mitigated.

Council member Bryce Syrett asked if the Red Canyon Shared Use Path section failed as a result of negligence or a design flaw.

Chris Wehrli responded that the path got a crack and water went below the asphalt, softening up the subgrade, which caused it to separate.

The scheduled improvements should help to prevent this from happening in the future.

In closing, there were a couple of statements made about the importance of collaboration amongst entities. Erica Wightman said she would like to meet with individuals from the community to discuss and better plan for shared impact areas. Jim Ireland said that in the process of acquiring funds and submitting proposals, there is an emphasis on leveraging partnerships. It is an advantage to work together in that it helps to compete for some of the funding that will better the broader community.

After shared gratitude was expressed, the public lands representatives left the meeting.

Mayor Syrett noted that the public hearing for the amended budget occurred prior to the council meeting.

At that time, the council also discussed the proposed budget for the next fiscal year. There was a motion to adopt them, and gratitude was given to Sydney Lamas for all of her work in those areas.

Council member Sydney Lamas provided council members and the town employees that were present a proposed Code of Ethics / Code of Conduct Statement, which is a part of the state audit. She asked everyone to look it over, and, if they agree, to sign it so that she can put it on file.

Council member Mike Stevens provided an overview of donation options for this year’s Junior Livestock Show at the Garfield County Fair in August. There was a motion to approve a $500.00 full-page advertisement to be included in the show’s printed program and to donate another $500.00 to their scholarship program.

He then provided an overview of the Bryce Valley Half Marathon event donation options. The council approved a $500.00 platinum sponsorship of the race.

The full-page advertisement for the Fire Convention

program, another sponsorship, has been laid out. The council approved the $600.00 cost of the ad.

Mayor Syrett then gave a few updates: The CARES Act funding is now exhausted. There may be another $24,000.00 available through the American Rescue Plan, but they will know more in the future.

Kaden Figgins is working on the rough draft of the Zoning Ordinance. When that’s ready, they will schedule a meeting with the Planning Commission to keep things moving forward.

The security cameras are all installed.

Installing camping signs (to help prevent visitors from camping in undesignated areas), is in progress.

The Main Street Improvement project is moving along. There was a small issue when the wrong depth of catch basins arrived, but it was worked out. Mounting hardware for lighting should arrive by Tuesday.

Public signage: The entrance sign is still under construction. Rainbow Sign and Banner is scheduled to come put the letters back on, and may need to stay the night, which would incur an expense for a room. They are still waiting on pricing information for signage for the new roundabout. There is a preliminary sketch, but a lot of work still needs to be done before putting anything up.

The shuttle sign is ordered, and they are coordinating getting power to it.

Town Manager Taryn Syrett said he has fixed the broken lighting issues. When the water was turned off last fall, something happened with the lights. When they tried to turn them back on this year, they just flickered. They found out that a sprinkler box had fried. Ruby’s helped to repair the wiring and the lights are working now. The process required them to tear out some of the sidewalk in order to access the fault, which will now need to be repaired. Other council members mentioned that the sprinkler timing might be incorrect, as they noticed it spraying people in the park at 5 pm. Taryn said he’d check on it.

Town employee Deanna Moore said that she would start to email the Canyon 2 Canyon stakeholders to begin planning. Mayor Syrett said that they would need to fix the bike stands prior to the event in August.

Council member Mike Stevens closed the meeting with a report on financials.

The report included the following checks: $10,259.14 to Dixon Security for cameras, $250.37 to Bryce Canyon Sinclair for fuel and supplies, $873.84 donation to the Bryce Valley Boosters, $1500.00 donation to Bryce Valley Wrestling for a new mat, $594.35 to Clark’s Country Market for the Prevention Coalition, $4,649.95 to Enviro Safety for Cares Act supplies and equipment, $10,000.00 to Fireworks America for fireworks the town’s two 4th of July fireworks shows, $5,000.00 to High Mountain Consulting for work on the Zoning Ordinance, $1,300.00 to Larry Green for stucco services, $10,085.00 for new pagers and radios for the fire department, $1,125.52 to Mike Ahlstrom for Tropic baseball fields, and to Tyson Grangerhoff $1,261.83 for Tropic baseball fields.

Bryce Canyon City Town Council meetings take place the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

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June 28 - July 4

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.

Once again all five naked-eye planets are visible and will be for the following week, so we’ll begin with Venus in the evening sky and end with Mercury in the morning.

Venus is brilliant in the west, as it will be all summer. It’s on the far side of the sun, but it orbits the sun faster than we do and it’s approaching us. Presently, its 140 million miles distant and quite small and nearly round as seen through a telescope.

You can spot Venus as the sky is growing dark—and even before dark if you know where to look—and it sets 90 minutes after the sun.

Mars is a short distance to the upper left of Venus, the exact amount changing nightly as Venus rapidly approaches Mars—as seen from earth, of course. Actually, Mars is 80 million miles beyond Venus, and being more distant, smaller, and darker, Mars is only 1/200th as bright as Venus. Their separation is 8½° on the 28th but 6° on the 2nd, and if you watch them nightly —which I encourage—you’ll see that Venus will soon pass Mars in a nice conjunction.

Mars recently passed in front of the Beehive Star Cluster, and, hopefully, you were able to see it, even if only with binoculars. On the 2nd, Venus is on the edge of the same cluster, but it will be a challenge to see it because they will be quite low when the sky is dark enough to see

the stars of the cluster. But there’s no harm in trying.

Jupiter and Saturn rise at about midnight and are high in the south at dawn. Jupiter is the largest planet, and it’s the brightest planet after Venus, while Saturn, being smaller and more distant, is 1/16 as bright as Jupiter. Saturn is 20° to the right of Jupiter—twice the width of your fist held at arm’s length—and that separation will slowly increase through the coming decade.

Telescopically, Jupiter is famous for its four large moons and Saturn for its rings.

Last to appear is Mercury, now in the morning sky. Look

for it low in the east-northeast during morning twilight, perhaps 45 minutes before sunrise, and you’ll need a very low horizon. It’s at its greatest angular separation from the sun on July 4th, but it will be higher and brighter next week.

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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C l a s s i f i e d ads

June 24, 2021

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GENERAL DENTIST WANTED ESCALANTE / PANGUITCH (GARFIELD COUNTY, UT) General Dentist (Full Time) position available in Escalante / Panguitch 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 Panguitch High School Bus Driver between Panguitch & Cedar City Every Other Day Para-Professional for Bus between Panguitch & Cedar City Every Other Day Bus Route Drivers in Panguitch/Hatch Substitute/Activity Bus Driver in Panguitch Food Service Worker at Bryce Valley High School Para-Professionals at All Schools Bus Route Driver in Boulder Food Service Worker at Boulder Elementary School SALARY: Please see 2020-2021 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule.

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

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

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

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

HELP WANTED! BRYCE CANYON ATV ADVENTURES ATV GUIDE/MECHANIC Love the great outdoors? Want to ride an ATV for a living? Then this job is for you!

1 Part time position is available for an ATV Guide/Mechanic Pay rate: $10 an hour plus tips Hours: Hours vary based on ride schedules. Hours of operation are 8am-6:30pm.

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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.

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LABORER/TRACTOR OPERATOR Garfield County is accepting applications for a laborer/ tractor operator to cover the County dead animal pit once a day, five days a week. The work can be done on your own schedule and will require approximately 45 minutes per day.

Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk's Office 55 South Main, Panguitch, UT 84759 or at www.garfield.utah.gov. Applications will be accepted at the Clerk’s Office until the position is filled.

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

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