The Wayne & Garfield County Insider July 20, 2023

Utah RAC to Host Meeting in Vernal

VERNAL - The Bureau of Land Management Green River District will host a meeting and field tour for the Utah Resource Advisory Council in August to discuss various issues related to the management of public lands in Utah. The meeting will take place on Aug. 15 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the BLM Green River District Office, located at 170 South 500 East in Vernal, followed by a field tour on Aug. 16 to the John Jarvie Historic Ranch in Browns Park, Utah. The public is invited to attend and gain valuable information regarding district and statewide planning efforts.

Planned agenda items for the Aug. 15 meeting include updates and overview of statewide and district planning efforts, resource management, and other issues as appropriate. Details on attending the in-person or virtual meeting, as well as the meeting agenda, can be found at https://www.blm.gov/ get-involved/resource-advisory-council/near-you/ utah/RAC. For further RAC Meeting

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42 Bug Enthusiasts Volunteer 'Time and Enthusiasm' for 2023 Bryce Canyon Butterfly Count

by Kadi Franson

butterfly count to date

Boulder Planning Commission

July 2023

BOULDER - The July 2023 Boulder Planning Commission meeting began by going over a list of proposed “housekeeping” changes to the subdivision ordinance. The proposed changes are to provide clarity, not to change policy. Larger updates to the subdivision ordinance will be worked on in the future.

BRYCE - Robb Hannawacker started counting butterflies back in 1999. As a participant at that first event, he came across a mallow scrub hairstreak, new to the location at the time.

Cody Miller is 2nd in the World for Bull Riding in NLBRA Junior Boys Bull Riding Competition

“These are probably bioindicators of climate change,” he thought to himself. He was hooked. The following summer, Hannawacker started leading butterfly counts at Grand Canyon and

NHMU Debuts New Explorer Corps App with Rewards for Marker Visits

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has been doing it at varying locations ever since.

Joining Hannawacker in leading this year’s Bryce Canyon Butterfly Count was Sara Ryndfleisz, a recruiter for the park service

with a passion for lepidoptery.

Each year, Bryce Canyon hosts this free citizen

Proposed changes include inserting definitions into the proper sections; removing inaccurate flowcharts; deleting obsolete language; clarifying unclear language; and fixing internal inconsistencies. Other changes include that plats would be required to show full details of access and that the requirement for road maintenance agreements be clarified to include private driveways as well as streets. Members of the PC were generally in agreement about these changes. In regards to requiring road maintenance agreements for private driveways, a concern

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For the Love of Panguitch New mural depicts iconic elements of Panguitch community

Cody Miller came home from the National Little Britches Rodeo Association Finals in Guthrie, Oklahoma with a standing in 2nd in the world for bull riding in the Junior Boys Bull Riding competition.

PANGUITCHCody Miller came home from the National Little Britches Rodeo Association (NLBRA) Finals in Guthrie, Oklahoma with a standing in 2nd in the world for bull riding in the Junior Boys Bull Riding competition. He was

6th in the first go, 8th in the second go and 2nd average. He was one of only two competitors in his class to ride all three bulls. The NLBRA finals were held July 2-8, 2023. Cody is the son of Lance and Jessica Miller.

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Explorer Corps, the Natural History Museum of Utah’s (NHMU) statewide passport program with 29 unique, beat-the-crowds travel destinations, just got more fun! NHMU has launched an updated Explorer Corps app that delivers an enhanced user experience. The new app, called NHMU Explorer Corps, uses personal profiles created within the app to automatically track visits to marker locations, enabling travelers to update their log easily and make progress towards Explorer Corps rewards while supplies last.

"We are so excited

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PANGUITCH - Panguitch Main Street has a new piece of homegrown art, which captures the enthusiasm for “all things Panguitch.”

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Jaynie Connor designed and painted the new “Panguitch” mural, a twelve by eight foot sign which rests on the side of the Pink Polka Dott, next to Main Street Auto. For those travelling

through town on Highway 89, it serves as a welcoming presence, and locals will easily recognize icon-

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Robb Hannawacker holds up a common ringlet to show to volunteers at the 2023 Bryce Canyon Butterfly Count.

Courtesy Jaynie Connor

by Tessa Barkan

Panguitch resident Jaynie Connor designed and painted the new “Panguitch” mural, a twelve by eight foot sign which rests on the side of the Pink Polka Dott, next to Main Street Auto.

Courtesy Lance Miller.

Paiute Tribe Confirms Bodies of 12 Children Buried at Former Boarding School Site in Southern

kids who died at the Panguitch Boarding School

by Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune

the Kaibab Band and four were from the Shivwits Band.

The other children buried were likely from other tribes, according the Paiutes.

The ground-penetrating radar work—which is a way of seeing what lies below the surface without disturbing the soil in places like burial grounds—was conducted by researchers from Utah State University.

The school now manages the land at the boarding school site for farmrelated research.

In a statement, USU said it “recognizes that the confirmation of graves on the site is a very significant and very difficult discovery.”

PANGUITCH - The bodies of 12 children are now confirmed to have been buried at the site of a former Indigenous boarding school in southern Utah, according to Paiute tribal leaders.

The Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah and its five sovereign bands released a statement saying members are “devastated” to learn about the tragic results of the ground-penetrating radar work done at the location in Panguitch.

“Our hearts go out to the families of these children as we are left to consider how best to honor and memorialize their suffering,” said Ona Segundo, chairwoman of the Kaibab Band, in the statement provided to The Salt Lake Tribune Segunda said the discovery is the first step “toward healing and reconciliation.” The tribe will make plans on what it will do next, she added, in coordination with the families of the children believed to be buried there.

That will likely include giving the children a proper, culturally appropriate interment, tribal leaders have previously told The Tribune. The tribe has asked for space as members grieve.

There were at least eight Native American boarding schools in Utah, according to research from The Salt Lake Tribune Panguitch is the only one —as of now—where students are verified to have died and been buried onsite.

The radar work conducted there was much anticipated after the tribe’s leadership first spoke publicly in September 2021 about their oral histories, which they say have always indicated that children died at the Panguitch school. They partnered with Utah State University researchers to perform the work that proved it.

The findings also come as the U.S. Department of Interior, led by Secretary Deb Haaland, has recently focused on investigating and atoning for the abuse of Native students at boarding schools across the country that operated in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Hope Silvas, chairwoman of the Shivwits Band, said the tribe is both heartbroken and angry at the confirmation of bodies, knowing that the students were mistreated and abused at the board-

ing school in Panguitch, which operated from 1904 to 1909.

“Our tears will fall as we sing for you,” she said. “May your spirits journey home in a good way to reunite with your family who also wondered where you went.”

Harsh treatment and deaths at the Panguitch school

The students at the Panguitch Boarding School were mostly Paiute and transferred north from a school that had been operating about 100 miles away in St. George.

The idea was to separate them further from their families, who were largely centered around what is now Cedar City, and their cultural practices.

The kids were banned from speaking their language and beaten if they did. Racist federal administrators frequently described them as inferior and in need of “civilizing,” in line with the goal of assimilating Native children at boarding schools, reports from the time state.

They mostly did farm work in place of academic learning. And a census of the school shows that students at young at two and three years old were attending.

In its statement, the tribe wrote: “These children were taken from their families at very young ages, were not permitted to communicate in the only language they had ever known and were forced into manual labor to maintain the facility.”

Steven Lee, who has been dedicated to researching the history there in collaboration with the tribe, previously said students were forced to attend the school, with families threatened if they didn’t send their kids. Lee has said that sometimes happened at gunpoint.

About 30 kids attended each year. In one haunting photo of the school, the children are lined up outside and clearly crying. Documents also point to sordid living conditions and kids regularly getting sick at the school. There was one outdated brick building and no restrooms. One newspaper called the project “doomed.” One book said the kids were “poorly fed and clothed.”

In the school’s first annual report to Congress in 1904, in its first year of operation, Superintendent Laura B. Work acknowledged a student had died.

She wrote: “We pulled through the winter fairly well, with the loss of one child, saving three others only by dint of long, weary nursing and a big doctor’s bill.”

In the same report, the school’s field matron, Sadie McFoster, blamed the children and the tribes for a propensity toward getting sick. She then described burying the child at the school.

McFoster wrote: “At the death of one of our Indians while we were away on our vacation, one of the Indians made a coffin, a grave was dug, and a Christian service held at the grave by the elders of our church.”

Through death certificates uncovered by Lee, it is possible to confirm two more students deaths after that at the school: Alex Pagumpageta, who died at 14 years old, and Theodore Pinkie, who was 16. They both died of some illness, likely tuberculosis, in 1905 and 1906, respectively.

Walter Runke, who later became superintendent, again said it was the students’ own fault for getting sick, writing in a 1907 report to Congress: “There can be little doubt that many of the children enter school with inherited tendencies to disease, particularly tuberculosis.” Tuberculosis is not a hereditary condition.

It’s not clear if Alex or Theodore were buried at the boarding school, Lee has said, or if their bodies were returned to family. The last report from 1909, when the school closed, listed bad health as the reason for shuttering.

‘We will remember you always’

The radar work has confirmed that there are 12 bodies there, with the tribe noting in its statement that it believes two were from

“Knowing the historical, cultural, and spiritual import of this issue, the university supports the tribes and will eagerly continue to work with them to find ways to protect the cemetery site and honor the memories of those interned there,” the statement continued.

The tribe specifically thanked faculty members Molly Cannon and Judson Finley for their work “on this most important and sensitive matter,” along with Lee.

The university produced a report on the radar findings as part of its work on the site. The school did not immediately provide a copy when asked. The Tribune has filed a public records request seeking access to it.

Silvas, the Shivwits Band chairwoman, said tribal members started trying to grapple with the deaths in fall 2021, when several leaders visited the site for the first time.

They could sense the presence of the children there, she said. “We felt your spirits welcome us with mischief and happiness only we could recognize and respect.” She added that as the tribe moves forward with memorializing the deaths: “We will remember you always and how you walked here in life.”

This article was originally published in The Salt Lake Tribune on July 11, 2023.

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The former location of the Panguitch Boarding School for mostly the Kaibab and Shivwitz Bands of the Paiute Indian Tribe that operated from 1904 to 1909. Ground-penetrating research has confirmed that 12 students who died there were buried on the grounds.

RAC Meeting: The Bureau of Land Management Green River District will host a meeting and field tour for the Utah Resource Advisory Council in August to discuss various issues related to the management of public lands in Utah.

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Utah Resource Advisory members visit the Parowan Gap. The Bureau of Land Management Green River District will host a meeting—on Aug. 15, 2023—and field tour—Aug. 16, 2023—for the Utah Resource Advisory Council.

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information, contact Angela Hawkins by email at ahawkins@blm.gov or by phone at 435-781-2774.

These meetings provide a forum for the Council to provide input and recommendations to the BLM on a variety of issues, including land use planning, resource management, and conservation. The BLM takes these recommendations into consideration when making decisions about the management of public lands in Utah.

Advisory committees provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior

on public land resource and management issues. Each citizen-based committee consists of a diverse group individuals who represent various interests, including energy and mineral development, environmental groups, outdoor recreation, and local government. Advisory committees serve as a bridge between BLM and the communities it serves.

The public may address the Utah Resource Advisory Council at 1 p.m. on Aug. 15. Depending on the number of people wishing to comment and time available, the amount of time for individual oral comments may be limited. Written statements to address the council may also be sent to BLM Utah

State Office, 440 West 200 South, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 or via email to BLM_UT_External_Affairs@blm.gov with the subject line “Utah RAC Meeting.”

Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay services offered within their country to make international calls to the point-of-contact in the United States. Replies are provided during normal business hours.

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Wills, Trusts, and More Some Assets Can Be Handled Outside of Probate Upon Death

A number of different kinds of properties may pass outside the provisions of your will. The list includes life insurance, retirement plans, individual retirement accounts and annuities. When you purchased these types of assets and accounts, you would have been asked to fill out a form listing the beneficiaries in case of your death.

These investments will pass to the named beneficiaries regardless of whether you have a will.

However, if you don't have a beneficiary named, if the beneficiary named is your "estate," or if all the named beneficiaries are deceased, then those investments will be paid to your estate and pass under your will.

Certain bank and brokerage accounts will also pass outside your will. For instance, payable-ondeath accounts (sometimes called "POD" accounts) will be distributed to the named beneficiary. Additionally, accounts set up by one or more persons as joint tenants with rights of survivorship will pass directly to the surviving account holder or holders.

Not all joint accounts

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pass to the survivor. When joint accounts are set up as tenants in common, the portion of the account that was owned by the decedent passes under his or her will.

Many people have decided to create revocable or irrevocable trusts as part of their estate plan. Virtually all such trusts are designed to pass directly to persons or other trusts named in the document rather than under a will. Remember, however, that for assets to pass according to the terms of your trust, you must transfer the assets into the trust.

You may find that most of your estate consists of non-probate property. Therefore, it is extremely important to coordinate the beneficiaries of all these properties to make certain your assets will be distributed as you want when you pass away. An experienced estate planning attorney can be very helpful in these matters. A significant difference exists between an attorney that occasionally helps clients with estate planning and an attorney that does it multiple times a day. For those that have experienced both, the difference is very apparent.

A Trashy Career

“Has your son decided what he wants to be when he grows up?” I asked my friend.

“He wants to be a garbageman,” he replied.

“That’s an unusual ambition to have at such a young age.”

A Teenage Dream

My 11-year-old grandson spent a beautiful Saturday playing video games.

Family Loopholes

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“Not really. He thinks that garbagemen work only on Tuesdays.”

Piping Up

A Scottish mother visits her son in his New York City apartment and asks, “How do you find the Americans, Donald?”

“Mother,” says Donald, “they’re such noisy people. One neighbor won’t stop banging his head against the wall, while the other screams and screams all night long.”

“Oh, Donald! How do you manage to put up with them?”

“What can I do? I just lie in bed quietly, playing my bagpipes.”

Shower Thoughts

The asteroid that ended the dinosaurs was technically the highest ratio of killing birds to one stone in Earth's history.

PUNishment

What did the horse say after tripping in a pothole? "Help, I've fallen and I can't giddy up."

THEME:

His older sister tried coaxing him outside by warning, “Someday, you’re going to be 30 years old, single, and living in Mom’s basement playing video games all day!”

His reply: “I can only dream.”

To get my cousin to write to her even once, my aunt resorted to sending him a check with this note: “Do not cash until you write me a thankyou.”

A few weeks later, the check had cleared, yet no message had arrived. So she called him. “I told you not to cash the check until you’d written to thank me,” she complained. “I didn’t cash the check,” he said. “I deposited it.”

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

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spirit

40. Bora ____

41. Vexed

43. Uncontrolled swerve

44. Middle Eastern V.I.P.s

46. Genesis twin

47. "The Odyssey," e.g.

48. Hooray!

50. Speaking platform

52. Campfire residue

53. What sailors are to captain

55. Lawyers' org.

57. *Jack of "On the Road" fame

61. *Refreshment break

65. Live sign for radio,

2 words

66. Shakespearean "fuss"

68. Bar order, with "the"

69. Ownership document

70. Mitt Romney's title, abbr.

71. Christmas Eve visitor

72. Keats' works, e.g.

73. *Major road, abbr.

74. *Certain number of

cylinders DOWN

1. Cold War's Warsaw Pact, e.g.

2. Turkish money

3. One on drugs

4. Run off to Vegas?

5. Sold on eBay, usually

6. Short for "and elsewhere"

7. Hammurabi's code, e.g.

8. Plural of fundus

9. Porto____, Italy

10. Got this!

11. Sodium hydroxide

12. Like Tim of "A Christmas Carol"

15. Foray

20. Giraffe's stripedlegged cousin

22. Like one of the Testaments

24. Fine-toothed metal cutter

25. *Famous road from Beatles crossing

26. Actress Watts

27. Minute parasite

29. *Spare one

31. "If all ____ fails"

32. Sarpa ____, coral reef fish

33. Tiny purses

34. Olden day phlebotomy instrument

36. Waterproof canvas

38. Clothing line

42. UAE's most populous city

45. Close the fastener, e.g.

49. Epoch

51. Between 90 and 180 degrees

54. E-wallet's content

56. Very, in music

57. Japanese zither

58. Author Bagnold

59. Goes with interest

60. Great masters' medium, pl.

61. *Hoofed "express" traveler

62. "The Summer I Turned Pretty" actress Lola

63. Solemn promise

64. Surveyor's map

67. Morning drops Solution on B5

I guess I don’t have to tell you that it is hot. The Frandsens and Hatchs had their family reunion out at Widtsoe on Saturday, and many of them commented on how nice the weather was. Of course, they are from Vegas or the Salt Lake City (SLC) area. SLC has been over 100 degrees, and in Vegas, Sunday was supposed to be 118 degrees, which sets a new record. Hopefully, the weather station predicts for our area that the temperatures will be back in the 80s soon. The reunion was great and had a lot of young kids there to carry on the family tradition.

On the way out to Widtsoe, I noticed that the winter has been great to John’s Valley and that there was plenty of grass; however, it is very dry, and the grass is already turning brown. There were very few cattle in the valley doing any grazing; maybe the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is going to let it recover from so many years of drought, or maybe the ranchers have found greener pastures.

This weekend, we have another big tradition, which is the 24th of July gatherings, and there will be plenty of family reunions. (This year, the celebrations will take place on Saturday the 22nd.)

The Lions Club will start off the morning with one of their great breakfasts, and Philip’s karaoke music will supply those eaters with some great entertainment. The lineup for the parade starts about 9:00 a.m., and the parade will start at 10:00. I believe that the firefighters

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will have their luncheon starting at 12:30. There is so much going on that it would be best to check the schedule. I do know that there will be a rodeo at the Triple C Arena to cap off the festivities.

Summertime is really busy here in town. In August, we have the Garfield County Fair, and it is run by mostly volunteers, so sign up and join the fun. I will try to have better scheduling for the Garfield County Fair than I did the 22nd. Another biggie will be the ATV rally. The rally started off many years ago with only about 50 riders and has now grown to over 300. I believe there are 16 different trails that riders can sign up for. I feel that there isn’t any better place to ride than right here in Panguitch, with all of these trails and others that you can ride to Canada or Mexico on. You can ride from here over to Escalante with only a mile or two on the highway.

I heard some good news. On the Memorial and Labor Day weekends there is very little to do, but that may be changing. I have heard that our annual car show will be held on Saturday, September 2nd. Last year, there were over 90 cars at the show. This is such a great idea and still gives you time to clean up the old wagon and take part. You can also go over to Parowan and to their really long parade and check out their car show. Both are free, so come out and look at some really great artwork.

We sure have had a lot of wedding receptions this year, and what beautiful

couples they made. U.S. births in 2022 were level with 2021. Births to moms 35 and older are continuing to rise, but those gains were offset by record-low births in moms in their teenage and early 20s.

About 3.6 million babies were born in the U.S. last year, which is 3,000 less than in 2021. The highest birth rates are in women in their early 30s. Birth rates for Hispanic moms rose about 6% and have surpassed 25%. Birth to Black moms fell 1% to 14% and White moms the birth rate fell 3%, but they still make up more than 50% of births.

The U.S. was once among only a few developed countries with a fertility rate that ensured each generation had enough children to replace itself at 2.1. It has been sliding, and in 2020, it was at 1.6.

Boy, is the summer going fast. In a couple weeks, school will be starting up, along with volleyball, baseball and cross country. The boys basketball team had a good summer, winning the St. George summer classic with two out of their three teams. Again, it should be another good season for the Bobcats.

For all of those that whine about the high price of tickets for the games, check this out from the Las Vegas Review. The price to watch a Raiders game has gone up 93%. These are prices for one seat. They have jumped in the last ten years from $356.46 to $738.36 for each game.

It might be wise to start bottling fresh vegetables and fruits. Peaches

in Georgia are not much this year. Peaches need cold weather in the winter to produce. Georgia had none this year. At the Peach Festival this year, not a peach was seen. This is the same with Florida. They are shipping 40 million bushels, compared to 250 million.

Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a law that only allowed you to campaign in the year that you are running for president, instead of four years? I was reminded that there is only 16 months before the next election.

NATO has voted to let Sweden into their organization—following Finland's new membership—and this will give them protection from an aggressor. NATO was the organization that our last president wanted to do away with.

Well, all good things come to an end. Pat and I were told by the county that, after 18 years, our services as Meals on Wheels delivery folks were no longer needed; they are changing their system. I started helping out at the Care and Share, moving it from the old county building over to its current building. Then, we moved over to the Meals on Wheels and enjoyed helping people over the years. Many of these good people have passed on, but their friendship will never be forgotten.

Pat and I will continue to help others, which is what our lives as a firefighter, a professor, and as volunteers here in Panguitch have been about.

Mack O.

Butterfly Count: Today’s group was profoundly already there. It was so strange—I’ve never had a group, ever in these butterfly counts, that seemed so on board and ready to eat it all up. That was neat. —Robb Hannawacker, 2023 Bryce Canyon Butterfly Count leader

Although questions linger, the data collected at the count will hopefully build a fuller picture over time. The information compiled by Bryce Canyon National Park gets sent to the North American Butterfly Association (NABA). NABA has been running the count program since 1993,

monitor changes in butterfly populations.

Hannawacker’s hope is that participants in the count will continue to be curious about the natural world and allow their curiosity to lead them to knowledge and conservation. He was struck by the level of engagement of this

science event to provide an opportunity to learn about butterflies, spark interest in the natural world, and contribute survey data to species monitoring efforts.

Forty-two participants volunteered their time and enthusiasm to the event, making it Bryce Canyon’s most well-attended butterfly count to date. Some participants drove into town the night before, camping or staying in hotel rooms at Ruby’s Inn. Most of the group was attending for the first time. Some came with prior experience in field work, including volunteers from Utah State University’s Rare Insect Conservation Program and wildlife technicians from the Dixie National Forest.

A cohort of bug-enthusiast employees from a nearby Under Canvas location also attended.

As everyone circled up in the parking lot of Ruby’s Sinclair, Hannawacker leaped about, swooping his net to demonstrate how to catch a butterfly. He noted that every decision to use the net comes with the risk of harming the insect, and

advised the group to only net if necessary. After an initial round of introductions, volunteers grabbed their field guides, binoculars, nets, and specimen jars and split into two groups— one bound for the Swamp Canyon trail and the other for Tropic Reservoir.

Enthusiasm was high in the 80-degree heat. All senses were tuned to the natural world. Shouts of excitement rang across the meadow when a long-tailed weasel was spotted darting between parked cars. Near the reservoir, a baby garter snake drew a small crowd. When a butterfly was spotted, folks leaned in close to admire and learn more.

This year’s tally was 32 species. Hannawacker noted that the species list from his group’s location was short compared to previous years. The reason for this is unknown, but hypotheses include the impacts of climate change having an effect, abundance of blooms from the wet snow year causing broader distribution of insects, natural fluctuations of annual populations, habitat loss, parasites, and food availability, but many other factors or combinations of factors could be at

play. Butterflies are sensitive and quick to respond to their environment and are often seen as indicators of wider ecological health. To thrive, they need insecticide-free landscapes that feature host plants for

laying eggs and feeding caterpillars, plants for adult butterflies to nectar on, and places to rest and overwinter. For migratory species, any impacted habitat along the migration corridor can affect survival rates.

collecting lists from across the continent. The reports provide information about the geographical distribution and population size of different butterfly species, and comparing results across years is one way to

year’s volunteers. “Today’s group was profoundly already there. It was so strange—I’ve never had a group, ever in these butterfly counts, that seemed so on board and ready to eat it all up. That was neat.”

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Kadi Franson

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A sandhill skipper.

A melissa blue perched on a blade of grass.

A west coast lady nectars on a daisy.

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This year’s Bryce Canyon Butterfly Count included 42 volunteer participants, a record turnout for Bryce Canyon.

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A volunteer holds an orange sulphur butterfly in a specimen jar during this year’s Bryce Canyon Butterfly Count.

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2023 Bryce Canyon Butterfly Count leader Robb Hannawacker swoops his net in pursuit of a butterfly.

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Out & About for the Summer

Natural History Museum Brings 'Soil Stories' Exhibit to Garfield Co.

Traveling Treasures visits Zions Bank’s Panguitch branch in July

enrich, and survive in soil, including:

• Soil samples and soil

crusts from across Utah

Insect specimens and small vertebrates

Indigenous farming tools, artifacts, and pottery

• Paleosol: where it’s found, and why it matters

“Traveling Treasures has made several stops at this branch over the years. It always does a great job making science and history accessible,” said Marc Henrie, manager of Zions Bank’s Panguitch branch.

Visitors will learn that soils vary in color, texture and smell, and that the organisms that inhabit soil —like cicadas—are just as interesting. One exhibit shows the Indigenous farming practices that allowed Utah’s original peoples to thrive in an arid climate, while another highlights the importance of corn, beans, and squash, and their role in the soil.

to deliver Explorer Corps participants a fully updated app experience on both iOS and Android," said Beth Mitchell, senior manager for external relations at the Natural History Museum of Utah. "I hope everyone will download the updated app and plan their road trips. Each summer there will be a limited number of Explorer Corps rewards for the earliest app users!"

stakes. Thanks to continued support from Salt Lake City based Kellville Vans, road-trippers will have the chance to win one of two week-long adventures in a luxury RV of their choosing.

Courtesy Zions Bank

Panguitch is the latest stop in the Natural History Museum of Utah’s “Soil Stories” traveling exhibit. The exhibit, which is free and open to the public, will be on display at Zions Bank’s Panguitch branch, 90 E. Center St., during regular bank hours through July 31 as part of its multi-county tour across Utah.

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guitch is the latest stop in the Natural History Museum of Utah’s “Soil Stories” traveling exhibit, featuring the untold stories of the earth beneath us. The

exhibit, which is free and open to the public, will be on display at Zions Bank’s Panguitch branch, 90 E. Center St., during regular bank hours through July 31 as part of its multi-county

tour across Utah.

"Soil Stories" highlights the uniqueness of soil, which is often taken for granted. The exhibit’s six cases unveil the process and players who make,

See Hummingbirds Up Close at Unique DWR Event

“In my work studying insects, I have always been fascinated by soil,” said NHMU entomology collections manager Christy Bills. “Invertebrates such as beetles, ants, and snails enrich soil and play a large role in sustaining all kinds of ecosystems in surprising ways.”

For more than 20 years, the Natural History Museum of Utah and Zions Bank have partnered to brings natural history collections and research to Utah’s diverse communities. Each year, a team of educators, exhibit designers, bankers, and museum volunteers create a new traveling exhibit that explores a unique aspect of natural history in the state, region and beyond.

For additional details about future Traveling Treasures stops and locations, visit nhmu.utah.edu/ programs/traveling-treasures.

—Zions Bank

First time Explorer Corps participants can simply download NHMU Explorer Corps from the Apple App Store or Google Play and embark on their statewide road trip. For those who visited markers with the former app or using the physical passport, NHMU will happily transfer marker visits to the new app. Participants should delete the old app and download the new one for iOS or Android, creating a new profile. To transfer visits, please use a form on utah.edu to request your visits be moved from the old app to the new one or to submit photos of your Passport Booklet or previous marker visits. Please note, rewards are only accrued using the new app, but visits will reset every year for multiple chances to win.

For those who may be asking “What’s Explorer Corps?” here’s a reminder: Explorer Corps is a fun, free educational adventure for all ages brought to you by the Natural History Museum of Utah that uses an app or physical passport to highlight and direct participants to 29 uniquely Utah locations—one in each of Utah’s 29 counties. To participate in Explorer Corps, simply visit as many of the marker stops as you wish. You can track your progress around the state via the new NHMU Explorer Corps app or the Passport booklet.

Also, don’t forget to enter The Ultimate Utah Road Trip by visiting nhmu.utah.edu/sweep -

Follow along @ NHMU on Instagram and “Like” Natural History Museum of Utah on Facebook for weekly prize giveaways from Utah-based companies including Albion gift cards, Klymit camping seat cushions, and a uniquely curated collection of tshirts, hats, stickers, and other summer swag.

Explorer Corps kicked off at 12 a.m. on Friday, May 26 and runs until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 4. It’s never too late to get involved with Explorer Corps. Here’s how: Download the Explorer Corps Passport or pick one up at participating libraries.

• Download the NHMU Explorer Corps App to your iOS or Android devices

Use the new NHMU Explorer Corps App to automatically record visits to markers around the state and earn prizes as you go.

• Enter the Ultimate Utah Road Trip sweepstakes for a chance to win one of two weeklong RV rentals from Kellville Vans for Summer 2024

• Share photos of your Explorer Corps adventures and experiences using #ExplorerCorps and get featured on @ NHMU's social channels.

• Check out Junior Explorers and all the extra content on nhmu.utah. edu/explore! Explorer Corps 2023 is made possible by generous support from The Union Pacific Foundation. For more updates and information on the Natural History Museum of Utah’s Explorer Corps program, please visit https://nhmu. utah.edu/explore.

—Natural History Museum of Utah

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The DWR is partnering with retired Bureau of Land Management Biologist Terry Tolbert and U.S. Forest Service Biologist Lisa Young to host a hummingbird banding demonstration on Saturday, July 29, from 7 to 11 a.m. The free event will be held at the Red Canyon Lodge at 2450 Red Canyon Road in Dutch John.

VERNAL - As hummingbirds are migrating through Utah this summer, you’ve most likely witnessed a few eating at a feeder or enjoying some other source of nectar for a quick meal. If you want to see these incredible birds up close, you should consider attending an upcoming Utah Division of Wildlife Resources event in northeastern Utah.

There are roughly 330 hummingbird species that can be found in the Western Hemisphere. However, people typically only see five different species of hummingbirds in Utah: black-chinned, broadtailed, calliope, rufous and Costa’s.

The most commonly seen species in Utah are broad-tailed and blackchinned hummingbirds.

But if you’re lucky, you can also spot the smallest bird native to North America —and a surprisingly longdistance migrant—the calliope hummingbird. This bird weighs as much as a penny and can travel up to 5,600 miles in a single year.

The DWR is partnering with retired Bureau of Land Management Biologist Terry Tolbert and U.S. Forest Service Biologist Lisa Young to host a hummingbird banding demonstration on Saturday, July 29, from 7 to 11 a.m. The free event will be held at the Red Canyon Lodge at 2450 Red Canyon Road in Dutch John.

During the event, the researchers capture the hummingbirds and then place a small band on one leg of each bird. These bands—little more than

thick aluminum foil—are stamped with a unique number that will identify each bird throughout its lifetime. The information gathered from the banding efforts helps biologists learn more about the birds’ migration patterns and other crucial data.

“It’s a rare and unique opportunity to see Utah’s tiniest pollinating birds in hand, and watch biologists gather baseline data to determine strategies for conserving these birds, their habitat and future research needs,” DWR Northeastern Region Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby said.

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News from Wayne County It’s a Dry Heat?

WAYNE CO. - If you are one of the chosen one’s enjoying the daily excessive heat warnings, it is a good guess you were probably conceived on a family vacation to Cabo or your parents were young college students, and, after watching a Tequila Sunrise, had the half baked idea to do volunteer trail maintenance work at Saguaro National Park near the Mexican border for a summer. Either way, let's just come right out and say that “you are not normal,” and this is not Nairobi. Agreed, the winter of 2023 was wet and long lasting (into June if you have short memory). Prayers around the supper table and next to the bed at night were heard and answered. But so far this summer, it has been hot.

If you have ever spent much time at Harry's, Howard's or Gordon’s first thing in the morning, you would already know how hard it is to overstate how crucial this snow season has been for Wayne County and the Western United States. It should be no secret to learn that the western regions of the United States that did receive a great deal of precipitation, in the form of snow, also faced a number of challenges when snow droughts did occur, such as, and including, shrink-

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ing water supplies.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and drought.gov, the above-normal start to winter precipitation in the west, with the exception of the Pacific Northwest, was accelerated when a series of nine atmospheric rivers over a three week period brought significant amounts of rain and snow to the area. The predicted precipitation pattern for this year was certainly unlike that of last year, when the sky looked like something from the Wizard of OZ with the drenching of afternoon storms that shut off in January.

In the big picture— the Sierra Nevada, Great Basin, and Colorado River Basin—the cool, wet, and snowy year brought major drought relief. As of midJune, observed water year runoff has been above normal, and forecasts indicate that above-normal summer flows will persist. But it is important to note that any potential groundwater infiltration and recharge takes longer to respond, so don’t run out and buy three new New Holland balers just yet or loosen up on saying your prayers for moisture anytime soon.

And as if the local farmer’s market organizers and vendors didn’t have enough to worry about this

summer season, all those geeky guys and gals that gather around a crystal ball on Thursday nights at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Centers still can’t come to a definitive conclusion on the upcoming seasonal outlook, but they do favor drier and warmer conditions for the southern part of the region. This is mostly based on a continuing La Niña pattern. This would be the third winter La Niña in a row for the United States.

For the affluent optimistic and those with credit scores anywhere above 200, triple axel camp trailers and new tennis shoes seem to be the thing in fashion. There have been so many outfits on the mountain roads this summer that if two of them meet coming and going on the road, it usually takes a half hour and three totties before anyone can decide what to do.

Campsites on Thousand Lake that have never seen anything but crusty cowboys and Dutch ovens for years are now being overrun with satellite dishes and thirty thousand dollar ATVs. Not that it is a bad thing, but it is different, especially when you were once used to stepping out first thing in the morning into the mountain air in your skivvies. Times are changing; it is time to put some pants on before opening the camper door.

July 24 - July 30

by John Mosley

The western sky on Monday, July 24th, 35 minutes after sunset. The star Regulus is above Venus, and the star Spica is near the moon. Mercury has moved next to Regulus on Friday the 28th.

Say goodbye to Mars, Venus, and Mercury in the evening sky. Mars and Venus have been in the evening sky all this year and before, while Mercury is finishing a brief appearance. You may see them the first day or two of this week but only if you have a low western horizon and the air is free from haze and dust. Even then, you’ll want binoculars, which every stargazer must have (you can acquire an adequate pair for $50 or less). If you’re up for the challenge, look on the 24th about 35 minutes after sunset when Venus and Mercury have an altitude of only about 5°. They’re 6° apart, so find Venus and then Mercury. Mercury is quite bright, so seeing it is feasible, but it won’t be easy.

Much harder—and here you’ll definitely need binoculars—are Mars and the star Regulus, which are similar in brightness, or should I say “faintness.” Consult the chart. Wideangle binoculars may show Venus, Mercury, and Regulus at the same time, while Mars is too high to fit in the field-of-view. Again, this will be a challenge.

Mars is on the far side

of the sun, and like the stars beyond it, Mars sets four minutes earlier each night, due to the earth’s orbital motion around the sun, so we’ll gradually lose Mars early in August.

Venus is moving between the earth and sun, and it sets six minutes earlier each night, so we’ll lose it this week. Notice how quickly it loses altitude and disappears. The evening sky won’t be the same without it!

Mercury’s motion is more complicated. Mercury is swinging around from behind the sun toward us and is headed to its “greatest eastern elongation” before moving between us and the sun, so it’ll be around—but low—for most of the next two weeks.

A curiosity that continues the challenge is to see the star Regulus a scant ¼° to the right of Mercury on the evening of Friday the 28th; they’re separated by half the diameter of the moon, so you can see both together in medium-high power in a telescope. Regulus is 1/4th as bright as Mercury.

So seeing these planets will be a challenge on the 24th—but not a challenge that night will be

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seeing the star Spica—the brightest star in Virgo—2° from the nearly first-quarter moon.

Saturn rises later, and you’ll first see it a bit south of due east at roughly 10 p.m., depending on where you are within your time zone, and Jupiter follows three hours after Saturn. Saturn rises 12 minutes before Mars sets, so, theoretically, there is no moment when no planet is visible. Although Saturn is universally admired as the prettiest planet as seen through a telescope, on account of its rings, you want to wait to look at it for at least an hour, and preferably two hours, later so it clears the most turbulent layers of our atmosphere.

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.

Robert McInelly

HENRIEVILLE - Robert Deleno McInelly, 89, of Henrieville, passed away on July 8, 2023 in Mesa, AZ. He was born November 18, 1934, in Escalante to Lester and Golda Woolsey McInelly. He married Gwen Petersen on September 1, 1953, in Kamas. The marriage was solemnized in the Los Angeles Temple on October 1, 1968. Gwen preceded him in death on December 23, 2020.

Robert served our country for 10 years in the United States Air Force. He went on to serve the city of Palm Springs, CA as a fire fighter for 25 years. He earned the BSA Order of the Arrow and received the Silver Beaver Award—the highest honor given by the BSA for years of service. His whole life was one of service: first to God; in bishoprics; as a Scout Master; teacher; to his family who never went without; and to his employers who could call and he would go.

Robert is survived by his children: Donna (David) Rush, Mesa, AZ; and Robert (Julie) McInelly, Middleton, ID; 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; sisters: Edith Barker, Ramona Copfer, Caren (Therriel) Tucker.

He is also preceded in death by his parents; brother, Verl (Marian) McInelly; sisters: LaRona (Delano) Callahan; MonaRae (Clarence) Twitchell.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Henrieville Ward Chapel, where friends may call from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Henrieville Cemetery with military honors by the Bryce Valley American Legion and US Air Force Honor Guard. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

The Sky Report is presented as a public service by the Stellar Vista Observatory, a nonprofit organization based in Kanab, Utah, which provides opportunities for people to observe, appreciate, and comprehend our starry night sky. Additional information is at www.stellarvistaobservatory.org. Send questions and comments to John@StargazingAdventures.org.

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The Insider 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 Aug. 16, 2023 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 NEW APPLICATION(S)

97-2510 (A83840): Brandon Steed propose(s) using 1.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (Northwest of Ten Mile Spring) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S)

61-3421 (a50500): William L Bernard Trust Agreement dated October 19, 2005 propose(s) using 0.1288 cfs OR 10 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 Miles East of Hatch) for COMMERCIAL: This will be used at an Equine RV Park for culinary and other various uses.

61-3432 (a50530): Trent and Staci Curtis, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.5328 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile north of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

EXTENSION(S)

61-3413 (a33445o): Twin Ventures, LLC is/are filing an extension for 0.0181 cfs OR 6.7566 ac-ft. from the South Fork Sevier River (1.5 mi NE of Hatch) for IRRIGATION.

WAYNE COUNTY

NEW APPLICATION(S)

95-5501 (A83830): State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands propose(s) using 1.53 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles NW of Cainville) for STOCKWATERING.

95-5502 (A83842): Lion Mountain Properties LLC propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 0.51 ac-ft. from groundwater (Grover) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

95-5503 (A83843): Brad or Sherry Smith propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 0.51 ac-ft. from groundwater (Grover, UT) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

95-5504 (A83844): Martin & Elizabeth Clark Family Trust propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 0.51 ac-ft. from groundwater (Grover, UT) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

95-5505 (A83845): Randal or Pamela Clark propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 0.51 ac-ft. from groundwater (Grover, UT) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

95-5506 (A83847): Kent & Heather Hansen propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (3.3 miles SE of Teasdale, UT) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

EXTENSION(S)

95-5284 (A32509b): Teasdale Special Service District is/are filing an extension for 0.197 cfs OR 100 ac-ft. from the Green River and Wells in Hanksville area (near Caineville) for IRRIGATION.

95-434 (A32509): Wayne County Water Conservancy District is/are filing an extension for 97.2258 cfs OR 49370.618 ac-ft. from the Green River and Wells in Hanksville area (near Caineville) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

95-5440 (A32509e): Wayne County Water Conservancy District is/are filing an extension for 0.3939 cfs OR 200 ac-ft. from the Green River and Wells in Hanksville area (near Caineville) for IRRIGATION.

95-5485 (A32509g): Wayne County Water Conservancy District is/are filing an extension for 0.0229 cfs OR 11.45 ac-ft. from the Green River and Wells in Hanksville area (near Caineville) for IRRIGATION.

95-5499 (A32509h): Kelly Taylor, Wayne County Water Conservancy District is/are filing an extension for 0.016 cfs OR 8 ac-ft. from the Green River and Wells in Hanksville area (near Caineville) for IRRIGATION.

95-5441 (A32509f): Wayne County Water Conservancy District, Wood Brothers is/are filing an extension for 0.0487 cfs OR 24.332 ac-ft. from groundwater (near Caineville) for STOCKWATERING.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E., State Engineer

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 20 & 27, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BICKNELL TOWN

The Bicknell Town Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on August 3, 2023, at the Bicknell Town Hall, 64 W. 100 N. Bicknell UT 84715 to receive comments on the town’s application to the Permanent Community Impact Board for funding to purchase a skid steer and attachments for it.

The public is invited to provide comments which are generally limited to three minutes per individual.

Kelsey Brinkerhoff, Town Clerk

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 20 & 27, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BICKNELL TOWN

The Bicknell Town Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:45 p.m. on August 3, 2023, at the Bicknell Town Hall, 64 W. 100 N. Bicknell UT 84715. The hearing is to consider adding another tier to the current usage water rates. This would affect only customers using more than 12,000 gallons each month. The regular Town Council meeting will follow this hearing.

The public is invited to provide comments which are generally limited to three minutes per individual.

Kelsey Brinkerhoff, Town Clerk

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 20 & 27, 2023

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

CLAY CREEK AOPS & INDIAN HOLLOW BRIDGE

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Garfield County is seeking the services of a qualified contractor to construct a bridge and box culvert at Clay Creek and a bridge at Indian Hollow. Work will be conducted in Clay Creek and Indian Hollow, Garfield County, UT, and shall conform to Forest Service standards and specifications and current local laws and codes. Pre-bid site visit and review leaves Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Monday, July 17, 2023, at 1:00 p.m.

If you are interested in submitting a proposal, information on the can be obtained from Garfield County Public Works Department, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah 84759, Telephone (435) 238-0935, Email: dave.dodds@ garfield.utah.gov. The proposal submission deadline is 4:00 pm on August 04, 2023. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals.

Garfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Dated this 6th day of July 2023

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 13, 20 & 27, 2023

Obituaries

Mary Lee Esplin Ramsay

TROPIC / KANAB - Mary Lee Esplin Ramsay died peacefully on July 7, 2023 at age eighty-seven in the skilled nursing facility in Kanab, Utah. She was born December 4, 1935 in Kanab, Utah to Fern and Annie Chamberlain Esplin. She was the eighth of nine children and grew up in Orderville, Utah.

Summers for Mom and her siblings were spent at their beloved Duck Creek on Cedar Mountain where she rubbed shoulders with Hollywood stars as Grandpa worked on the many movies filmed there. She was very close to her brothers and sisters, especially Colleen, Farel, Ardath and her little sister, Jeannene. They were great support to her and the four sisters shared many fun times together.

In her youth, Mom excelled in music. She played the clarinet and participated in many Solo and Ensemble competitions with Grandma as her accompanist. She was also a drum majorette in the Valley High marching band and graduated Valedictorian from Valley High School in 1954. Following graduation, Mom attended Henager’s College in Salt Lake City and received a degree in business.

Mom started dating her sweetheart, Clare Merrill Ramsay, shortly before he was drafted into the army. After his return from the Korean War, their romance resumed, and they were married in the St. George Temple on April 12, 1956. Mom and Dad made their first home in Fredonia, Arizona, where they were both employed at Whiting Brothers—she as a secretary and he, a truck driver.

They later moved to Cedar City, where Dad started college at CSU. Their two oldest children, Jeannene and Martin, were born before they headed to Provo to finish Dad’s education. Following his graduation from BYU in 1961, they accepted a teaching and coaching position at Bryce Valley High School in Tropic, Utah. Tropic became their lifelong home where two more children, Brenda and Wade, blessed their family.

Mom’s greatest joy in life was her family. Because she never worked outside the home, she was able to create a place where all of us felt loved, secure and cared for. She kept an immaculate home and was an amazing cook and baker. Mom was always a quiet, selfless support for us kids in all of our activities and for Dad through his coaching years and years as county commissioner. Mom adored her grandkids and they loved her. She was protective and fiercely proud of each one of them. For all of us, there were many fun picnics, amazing family vacations, lots of yummy food and always holiday magic.

Mom was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Her love for the Savior and her incredible faith carried her through adversity and brought great joy and comfort throughout her life. She served in numerous callings including the Relief Society and Young Women’s presidencies and had various teaching positions. Mom played the piano beautifully and was the pianist in the Relief Society and Primary for many years. Because she so loved the sisters in the Tropic Ward, being a Visiting Teacher was her very favorite calling. She had wonderful neighbors and friends and she truly loved her little town of Tropic.

We would like to thank the health care providers who served so diligently to care for Mom over the last two and a half years. The staff at the Skilled Nursing Facility and those with Zion’s Way Hospice were so attentive and patient with her and loving to her. She loved each of you and it meant the world to us as a family to have her in such good hands.

Mom was a loving wife, wonderful mother, grandma and a beautiful person inside and out. She was loved by many and will be missed by all. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents and all of her siblings. She is sur

vived by her four children and their spouses, Jeannene (Vance) Pollock, Martin (Carla) Ramsay, Brenda (Dennis) Shakespear, Wade (Melanie) Ramsay, thirteen grandchildren, their spouses and twenty-three great-grandchildren. Services were held Monday, July 17, 2023, in Tropic, UT. Under the direction of Mosdell Mortuary

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Jeannine Catherine McCormick

April 3, 1929 - July 9, 2023

KANAB - In Loving Memory of Jeannine Catherine McCormick—April 3, 1929 - July 9, 2023

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, at home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, on July 9.

Jeannine was a woman with great reserves of love and compassion, a steady beacon, loving mother, fun grandmother; and a cherished friend to all those lucky enough to cross her path.

Born on April 3, 1929, Jeannine brought immeasurable joy, warmth and comfort into our lives. She was a woman of extraordinary grace, compassion, style and unwavering devotion to her family. Her love and guidance shaped us into the individuals we are today.

Jeannine possessed an indomitable spirit and an incredible zest and joy for life. Her kind-hearted nature and infectious smile made her a beacon of light in all our lives.

As a mother, Jeannine dedicated her life to nurturing and supporting her children, instilling in them the values of love, empathy, and perseverance. Her love knew no bounds, and she showered her family with unending affection and support.

Jeannine will be deeply missed by her loving family, including her children, Lynn McCormick and James (Bart) McCormick, her grandchildren, Julia Goldberg, Kiana Oreglia, Kevin Haines and Sean McCormick; and her brother Jon Mandl. Her memory and legacy will forever be cherished.

In our time of sorrow, we find solace in memories we shared with Jeannine. We remember her playful smile, comforting hugs, cheerful disposition, and her support during times of both triumphs and challenges. While we mourn her loss, we also celebrate her life and the immeasurable impact she had on all of us.

Jeannine will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, James McCormick.

Funeral service held in her honor:

Saturday July 15, Commencing at 11:00 am

St. Christopher’s Catholic Church

39 W. 200 S., Kanab, UT 84741

Post service, we will gather to reminisce, pay tribute, toast and say our final goodbyes at Jeannine’s home in Hatch. We hope you can join! (This service will take place before the date of this paper's publication.)

Our dear Mom—your spirit will forever dwell in our hearts. Your love, kindness, and unwavering support will be our guide as we navigate life without you. Rest in eternal peace, knowing that you have left an indelible mark on our lives.

With tears of sorrow, we remember the love of yesterday. With tears of joy, we remember your love today. With tears of hope, we remember our love for tomorrow. You are forever in our hearts, Jeannine McCormick. Mom.

Legal Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE

USDA FOREST SERVICE

FISHLAKE NATIONAL FOREST

FREMONT RIVER RANGER DISTRICT

GARFIELD COUNTY, UTAH

PLEASANT CREEK DITCH FISH PASSAGE BARRIERS

The Fishlake National Forest is proposing the installation of up to two new fish passage barriers on Pleasant Creek Ditch. An upcoming stream renovation project is planned to restore Colorado River cutthroat trout (CRCT) in Pleasant Creek. The proposed fish passage barriers on Pleasant Creek ditch will inhibit fish passage from downstream and secure the future population of CRCT in Pleasant Creek upstream from non-native fish invasion.

The Forest is now accepting comments on the proposal. A copy of the Small Project Proposal with project maps and details on how to comment are now available on the Fishlake National Forest website at: https://www. fs.usda.gov/projects/fishlake/landmanagement/projects. For questions, or if you need copies sent to you, please contact Jens Swensen, Project Team Leader, at (435) 896-1007 or email jens.swensen@usda.gov.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 20, 2023

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Boulder Planning: Proposed “housekeeping”

changes to the subdivision ordinance, review of information gathered from the Attainable Housing Update Forum last month, training, and staff reports discussed. will have to consider how to proceed. This would also show the public that the PC is following up on concepts that were popular. The Town Planner will work on language for these two changes.

was voiced that this means that a neighbor who does not want a subdivision next to them could potentially choose to not sign a maintenance agreement, and thereby block the subdivision from moving forward. The Town Planner stated that this is a possibility and will have to be worked through. For now, one option is to require a maintenance agreement for only the lots affected by the new plat. The wording of these changes will be worked on by the Town Planner, and a public hearing will be held in August.

Information gathered from the Attainable Housing Update Forum last month was reviewed. The Town Planner posed two strategies for moving forward. One strategy is to have a large discussion over the next four or five months then send proposed changes to the Town Council (TC). The other strategy is to “float a trial balloon,” sending the most popular proposed changes to the TC, including allowing duplexes where single family homes are allowed and allowing for average lot density.

Average lot density received 68 marks of support at the Forum, showing it was a very popular option. Allowing average lot sizes would mean that instead of requiring two five-acre lots from a tenacre lot, there could be, for example, a seven-acre lot and a two-acre lot. The total density would remain the same, and the average lot size would remain five acres, but there is more flexibility. This could also help with attainability, as the smaller lot could be sold for less.

Approving duplexes, meaning a dwelling with full living facilities for two households, was another popular option that already exists to some extent in Boulder and would reduce the complexity of changing Boulder’s ordinances to align with state law. With current Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit (IADU) rules, if a resident has an IADU with a longterm renter, but then has to move, their IADU would no longer be legal, and, technically, the tenants would have to be evicted.

Allowing duplexes in general would instead allow both units to be rented. A concern was raised that allowing duplexes could encourage a non-resident to purchase a dwelling and rent it out without living here. It was responded that even in this situation, additional long-term rentals are being provided, as rentals for less than 30 days would fall under the Short Term Rental (STR) ordinance. Whether IADUs or duplexes are allowed, anyone wanting to create a STR would still have to apply for a Conditional Use Permit through the STR ordinance. Allowing duplexes and average lot sizes would be relatively simple changes to implement.

If the TC approves these changes then there is a path forward for considering more complicated changes. If the TC does not approve them, the PC

Members of the PC discussed options that came up at the Forum. Support for average lot size was voiced. It was brought up that 0% of those who participated in the survey were looking for seasonal workers, though the survey was completed in the winter when seasonal workers may not have seen it.

A PC member stated that goals of planning include preserving the rural character of Boulder; increasing the housing supply; and ensuring that increased housing is geared towards local worker housing instead of second homes. Even ten new housing options for working families and young people would make a huge difference.

Continuing to involve the community is essential. The Vision group has voiced a desire to keep the conversation going. Additionally, a community event could be held to focus on how to incentivize the planning goals. Participants could be given standards to consider, as was done at the town planning workshop in 2018. In terms of standards, state law now requires that towns have specific and clear standards, and that if anything is not approved, there has to be distinct evidence that the project did not meet these standards. The specifics of standards should be considered by the PC, but a forum could elicit feedback from the community by putting standards into action and seeing how they work in practice.

In the big picture, the community should be brought back in at a higher level of specificity, possibly leading to another forum in November. Larger changes to the subdivision ordinance could then be considered in the spring, once

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any new changes in the legislature are clear and once there are more examples of how other communities have handled the changes.

Training was discussed. The TC voted to make the Jurassic Parliament Take Control of Your Meeting Using Robert’s Rules Training required for all members of the PC. The town will pay for the training, which is $197 per person. This training is online and self-paced, but could be done as a group. The TC is requiring that each commissioner complete it within 30 days. There is also a recommended training from the same organization, which is live on Zoom. It was decided that those who want to do the required training together will meet on Thursday, 7/20 at 7 p.m.

Staff reports followed.

The newly appointed Town Attorney will be attending PC, TC, and Board of Adjustment meetings for the next eight months, in order to get to know the town better. Eight months will allow the attorney to be present both before and after elections. The TC also decided that there will no longer be a PC Clerk, but instead a Deputy Clerk that will work beneath the Town Clerk. This will ensure that responsibilities will be covered should the Clerk be unavailable. Ideally, whoever takes on this position will also be the Treasurer. The job will be posted.

The town is also working on hiring someone to take the minutes. The Zoning Administrator job will be reposted.

Upcoming business for next month includes a public hearing and discussion on the proposed housekeeping changes; discussion on the Robert’s Rules Training; reviewing proposed subdivision amendments; and discussing another housing forum, aiming for November.

The Boulder Planning Commission meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

1958 - 2023

LYMAN - At the age of 65, Tim Wallace Sterling, our beloved Dad, Grandpa, family member, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2023, in Murray, Utah. Tim was born on June 28, 1958, in Murray, Utah, to Delmar Clinton and Coral Blackburn Sterling.

He graduated from Granite High School in 1976, where he met and married his high school sweetheart Aileen Roberts. They had three children, David Tim Sterling, Jesse F. Sterling, and Amy Sterling; they later divorced. Tim remarried and had four additional children, Corey Robert Sterling, Delmar Joseph Sterling (D.J.), Travis Dean Sterling, and Timothy Michael Sterling. Tim is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He could be found enjoying the outdoors, working on the family farm, fishing, picking wildflowers, growing his award-winning roses, and refinishing old furniture.

He was an industrious worker and was always willing to lend a hand to others in need.

Tim is survived by his six kids, Jesse (Allison) Sterling of Monroe, Utah; Amy (Blake) Croft of Aurora, Utah; Corey Sterling, D.J. Sterling, Travis Sterling of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Timothy Sterling of Murray, Utah, 16 grandkids; sister, Coralynn (Don) Green of Riverton, Utah; two brothers, Wayne (Joann) Sterling of Hurricane, Utah; and Ted (Sandy) Sterling of Millcreek, Utah; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Tim is preceded in death by his parent;, son, David Tim Sterling; sister, Delma Tucker; two nephews, a niece, and a great-nephew.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Lyman LDS Ward Chapel in Lyman, Utah. Friends may call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home in Richfield Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. or the Lyman Ward Chapel in Lyman, Saturday morning from 11:00 to 12:30 p.m. prior to the services.

Live streaming of the services can be found at: www.springerturner.com under Tim’s obituary about 15 minutes prior to starting time.

Burial services will be held at the Loa Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

Online guest book at: www.springerturner.com

Panguitch Mural: We wanted to promote art tourism,

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ic representations of life in their community.

“We wanted to promote art tourism, mural tourism, to have something that advertises the city,” said Connor, who included images portraying Panguitch culture—everything from ranching to wrestling, the balloon festival and quilt walk, hunting, fishing, and farming, and even Garfield School District’s groundbreaking computer science program. “And we also like the vintage postcard style.”

Connor put the final touches on the mural on June 23, 2023. “The goal was to have it done in time for the balloon festival

which started the 24th. We wanted everyone to enjoy it for the balloon glow.”

The “Panguitch” mural took about a year to complete from conception to completion, and Connor says she had a lot of help along the way. Her dad, Jay Connor, welded and hung the frame and attached the aluminum panels, and other helpers included Tera Connor, Alan Cole, Tim Dresden, Gabe, Maiyah Grant, Pat Oetting, Tess Meyers and Maegen Hendrix.

Connor has a background in graphic design but says she’s never done anything on this scale.

“This is my first mural, ever.” To get the design onto a vertical surface, Connor says she first created it on her computer, and

Hummingbirds: It’s a rare and unique opportunity to see Utah’s tiniest pollinating birds in hand, and watch biologists gather baseline data to determine strategies for conserving these birds, their habitat and future research needs

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cal community, and also help us collect information that may be crucial for making future management decisions.”

DWR biologists and staff will be available to explain the bird-banding process and to answer questions about hummingbirds during the event. Participants are encouraged to bring a camera to get pictures of the hummingbirds. If you attend, you may also want to stop at the nearby Red Canyon visitor center. It’s a place where you can see other species of birds, and there’s a good chance of spotting the bighorn sheep herd that resides near the Red Canyon overlook.

“At this location, we’re hoping to see and band rufous hummingbirds, which typically migrate through Utah in July as they travel from Canada and Alaska,” Kieffer-Selby said. “Rufous hummingbirds can be found

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at these higher elevations and are some of the easiest to identify. They have a bright copper/orange color to them and can be found aggressively fighting over nectar resources, like Indian paintbrush and other local flowers. We’ll also likely capture some broadtailed and black-chinned hummingbirds during the event.”

Over the last two years, biologists have banded over 150 hummingbirds —including four different species—at this event.

While the event is free, space is limited, so participants should sign up in advance on Eventbrite.

Attracting and feeding hummingbirds

Most hummingbirds migrate to warmer climates during the cold winter months and return north in the summer. Many travel thousands of miles in a single year during their annual migration cycle, and they are a welcome sight when they arrive in Utah. Feeding hummingbirds is fun

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for all ages and helps give a little extra boost to the high metabolisms of these world travelers.

They are excellent pollinators and primarily feed on flower nectar, so planting native plants— like penstemon and bergamot—is a great way to attract them to your yard. The agastache plant—also known as hummingbird mint—comes in many varieties and can be found at your local nursery. It is a popular plant for pollinator species.

“Hummingbirds will also consume small insects and spiders for protein, so be aware of the chemicals you are spraying around your nectar sources,” Kieffer-Selby said. “Many stores sell a premade ‘reddye’ feed, but be aware that may not be the healthiest solution for these birds. A simple 1-to-4 sugar and water solution in a traditional red-colored feeder is often the more cost-effective and safe way to feed them, and is better for the

birds, overall.”

For more information about the upcoming event, call the DWR’s Northeastern Region office at 435781-9453.

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then, working with a projector that connects to her smartphone, “One night we went down around 10:00 at night with a ladder, just Maiyah and me, and Maiyah traced the letters in pencil. Inside the letters was just a rough outline.” Connor came back the next day and started painting. The sky came first and then a letter at a time, with each letter representing different elements of the community. From start to finish, painting the mural—with helpers—took about two months.

The paint is just regular exterior grade paint. “I started with a basic few colors and most of it I mixed myself. I just really like mixing color,” said Connor.

Connor’s mom, Tera Connor, owns the Pink Polka Dott, so the site for the mural was already in the family. Connor credits both of her parents with the original idea for the mural. “Wouldn’t it be nice to have a mural here?” they said.

“It’s already a hit,” said Connor. “It attracts attention, and we see a lot of people taking their pictures with it.”

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mural tourism, to have something that advertises the city.—Jaynie Connor

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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

Part-Time Custodian at Bryce Valley High Para-Professional in Preschool at Bryce Valley Elementary

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SALARY: Please see 2022-2023 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.

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