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Thursday, August 18, 2022

Boulder Planning Commission

Issue # 1474

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CCAW Chamber Music Performance Offers Three Good Reasons to Enjoy the Arts

by Tessa Barkan

Aug. 8, 2022

August 2022 BOULDER - The August 2022 Boulder Planning Commission (PC) meeting began with the Town Planner presenting on housing performance standards. Performance standards could act basically as contracts between a landowner who wants to subdivide and the town. It could allow a subdivider to divide an increased number of lots than usually allowed, as long as they held to standards designed to support affordable housing and open space, such as maintaining consistent resale values that would increase only with inflation and maintaining open space on the land. This solution thereby could link two of the town’s goals—to provide affordable housing and to maintain open space—however, it would only work if people in the town are on board. Existing language in the ordinances on cluster housing does not Boulder Planning Cont'd on page 3

Garfield County Commission

Courtesy Nancy Bradish

Park City Chamber Music Society Artists in Residence Russell and Leslie Harlow will be joined by keyboard artist Pamela Palmer Jones during a special benefit concert for CCAW on Tuesday, August 30th at 6pm.

TORREY - A beautiful setting, esteemed artists, and a love of dogs and cats blend into three good reasons to enjoy an upcoming chamber music performance at Color Country Animal Welfare in

Torrey.

Park City Chamber Music Society Artists in Residence Russell and Leslie Harlow will be joined by keyboard artist Pamela Palmer Jones during a special benefit concert for

CCAW on Tuesday, August 30th at 6pm.

Russell Harlow is internationally-known as one of the most respected chamber music and solo clarinetists.

Violist and Juilliard gradu-

ate Leslie Blackburn Harlow has a reputation as a fine violist dedicated to performing chamber music. Pianist and Chamber Music Cont'd on page 8

GARFIELD COUNTY Commissioners’ board reports were the first order of business for the August 8 meeting.

Commissioner David Tebbs reported on his participation in the July meeting of the Monument Advisory Committee. At that meeting, Bill Weppner, an Escalante resident, was elected MAC chairperson. Tebbs was concerned that two members of Grand Staircase-Escalante Partners were on the MAC and cited a conflict of interest. The Commissioners discussed having the state Attorney General send a complaint to Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland claiming a violation of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Tebbs also mentioned upcoming scoping meetings to update the Monument Management Plan, which the public will be invited attend.

Tebbs mentioned the need for the county to budget for a better sound system, based on problems experienced at the Garfield Commission Cont'd on page 7

Royalty Crowned at 2022 Wayne Rodeo State Bank of Southern Utah Bryce Canyon NP Selected Expands to New Locations Queen Pageant in Loa; Addison Lee as 2022 in Order to Accommodate Crowned 2022 Wayne Rodeo Senior Queen Leave No Trace Growth Hot Spot

Courtesy State Bank of Southern Utah

In order to accommodate growth, State Bank of Southern Utah will expand to new locations in Cedar City, St. George, and Gunnison, Utah.

CENTRAL / SOUTHERN UTAH - State Bank of Southern Utah moved into its current Cedar City headquarters in December 1999. The bank has enjoyed significant growth throughout Central and Southern Utah, adding eight additional locations and growing the bank’s assets to $2.2 billion. The bank recently announced a new office to be constructed in Washington Fields in St. George.

To accommodate the bank’s rapid growth a second Cedar City office was built in 2016. As the bank continued to expand, staff was relocated, and existing locations were remodeled, but more space was needed to meet the needs of the bank’s growing customers and employees.

Work has begun on a

20,000-square-foot expansion north of the existing corporate office in Cedar City. The new addition will add fifty offices and larger conference rooms for bank and community use.

The old KB Oil building west of the bank was purchased to provide additional parking.

Eric Schmutz, President of State Bank said, “We are grateful for the continued support of our customers that made this expansion necessary.

The mission of the bank to improve the lives of our customers, employees, and the communities we serve is as true today as it was when the bank was founded 65 years ago.”

“We are grateful to our SBSU Expansion Cont'd on page 2

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

BRYCE - With the park's centennial year approaching in 2023, staff at Bryce Canyon National Park have been looking for opportunities not only to celebrate Bryce Canyon’s past but also the challenges and opportunities of its future. As a part of that effort, the park’s Mossy Cave Trail was nominated and chosen as a 2022 Hot Spot by the Leave No Trace organization. From August 25th to August 29th, a Subaru/Leave No Trace Team will work with the National Park Service to provide area visitors, land managers, volunteers and the local community with information, service work and education to reduce impacts at this and other popular outdoor areas.

Through a nationwide nominations process, Leave No Trace selects Hot Spot locations each year: popular outdoor areas across the country that have experienced heavy LNT Hot Spot Cont'd on page 9

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2022 Wayne Rodeo Queen Pageant Director Kenzie Bagley with 2022 contestants Kinzington Hiskey, Rodeo Princess 1st attendant; Addison Lee, Wayne Rodeo Senior Queen; Hattie Wood, Rodeo Junior Queen; Harper Wood, Lil Darlin 1st attendant; Riggan Labrum, Lil Darlin Queen; and Kennedee Wood, Wayne Rodeo Princess, along with Sandy Allred, the 2021 Rodeo Queen 1st attendant.

LOA - The 2022 Wayne Rodeo Queen Pageant was held on Saturday, July 30 in Loa. We had a great day with these darling contestants, their families and their horses. We started out with Sandy Allred,

ceremony, we went to the multipurpose building for the introduction of the contestants and the judges—the Rodeo Pageant Cont'd on page 2

UPCOMING EVENTS...

Two Nights "Outside the Box"

Aug. 19 & 20, 2022 Boulder Town Park 7 - 9 PM

THURS. AUGUST 18 - WED. AUGUST 24 Continued chances of daily thunderstorms for the first half of the week, with between a 20-60% chance of rain through the weekend.

Highs in the 70s and low 80s; lows in the 50s.

the reigning 2021 Rodeo Queen 1st attendant, presenting the colors, while Jenna Erickson, Kamrie Peterson and Reiss Giles sang the National Anthem.

Following the opening

What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.

—John Steinbeck

2022 Escalante Canyons Art Festival

Sept. 12-25, 2022 Escalante, Utah

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Rodeo Pageant: The 2022 Wayne Rodeo Queen Pageant took place in Loa on

July 30, 2022. Royalty was crowned, and Addison Lee was made the 2022 Wayne Rodeo Senior Queen

Kathleen Roark

Sandy Allred, the reigning 2021 Rodeo Queen 1st attendant, presented the colors to kick off the 2022 Wayne Rodeo Queen Pageant.

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judges were Jeanette Maag and Lisa Davis. Ashton Brian was our announcer, and she did a fantastic job. The interviews were after the introductions and modeling, then it was off to lunch (provided by Royal’s Market) at the Snack

Shack, while the contestants readied their horses for the Horsemanship portion of the competition.

Following the Horsemanship patterns and an additional interview with the judges regarding knowledge of the horse, we headed back for the results and crowning of the new 2022 Rodeo Queen

Goings on...

Calf Creek in GSENM has Exceeded Utah Department of Health Threshold for Cyanobacteria CALF CREEK - Public Water Quality Advisory: Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument's Calf Creek has exceeded the Utah Department of Health threshold for Cyanobacteria threshold for human and animal (dogs) activity. Avoid swimming, drinking, waterplay and keep pets away until further notice.

For inquiries, please contact us at 435-644-1200 or BLM_ UT_ES_Interagency@blm.gov Visit our website for more information about active advisories in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: http://ow.ly/MUxH50K2F1l —Bureau of Land Management - Utah

SBSU Expansion:

The continued growth of the bank is another testament to the need for a true community bank that builds relationships, understands the community, and makes local decisions.—Eric Schmutz, President of State Bank SBSU Expansion

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neighboring businesses in the Depot Plaza for their patience during the construction. To lessen the inconvenience of their customers and employees, we encourage them to park in the new parking lot west of the bank during construction,” said Schmutz.

Completion is scheduled for the fall of 2023. Construction is being managed by Larry Pendleton Construction.

The architect for the addition

is Naylor, Wentworth, and Lund. In addition to this project, a new office in Gunnison is scheduled to open at the end of 2022. The newly announced office in Washington Fields is scheduled for completion fall of 2023.

“The continued growth of the bank is another testament to the need for a true community bank that builds relationships, understands the community, and makes local decisions,” said Schmutz.

—State Bank of Southern Utah

Royalty.

Kinzington Hiskey was named 1st Attendant for Rodeo Princess, Hattie Wood was named Junior Queen, Harper Wood was named 1st Attendant for Lil Darlin, Riggan Labrum was named Lil Darlin Queen and Miss Photogenic, Kennedee Wood was named Rodeo Princess Queen,

and Addison Lee was crowned 2022 reigning Wayne Rodeo Senior Queen.

The girls (and their parents) all did a great job with their horses and put a lot of work into getting ready for the pageant.

—Wayne Rodeo Queen Pageant

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It is Just a Fact—Trump is a Crook, Liar, Grifter, Con-man, Narcissist It is just a fact—Trump is a crook, liar, grifter, con-man, narcissist. He has lied and cheated people his entire adult life. He has lied about his finances. He has exaggerated his income when it is to his advantage, and he has minimized his income when that has been to his advantage. He has screwed people through his "university" and his "charities" and even his own PACs. He is duplicitous, lacks loyalty, integrity, empathy. He spews wild lies and accusations and outrageous conspiracy theories to keep his followers agitated and incapable of seeing the truth. It is an old technique to keep himself in the spotlight while diverting attention from his nefarious deeds. His allies, like Jim Jordan, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Bobert, Mike Lee, Kevin McCarthy and many more are all of the same ilk. Most Americans are

aware of this.

The real problem for America is the number of citizens who will not relinquish their idolatry of this false saviour and hideous cabal of selfserving supporters. Despite the fact that Christopher Wray is a Trump appointee and many of the judges who ruled against the election fraud claims were Trump supporters and none of the Trump supporters have been able to produce any substantial evidence supporting Trump's wild claims, lies and allegations the myths persist because too many Americans refuse to see the truth.

The downfall of America will not be due to the people like Trump and company but due to the ignorance and gullibility of the Americans who give these people credibility.

Tom Stechschulte, Hatch

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August 18, 2022

Understanding the Garfield County School District Tax Changes

GARFIELD COUNTY You’ll notice in this paper a Notice of Proposed Tax Increase – Garfield County School District, and you might also have received a Notice of Property Valuation and Tax Change from the Garfield County Auditor showing an increase of taxes from the School District and have questions.

Are my taxes going up?

Local levies to keep the rates essentially flat from the 2021 rates. This means that unless your property’s value went up, the amount of property tax you will pay this year will be roughly the same as you paid in 2021.

My Tax Notice showed a larger increase, why?

Your tax notice from the County likely showed that your taxes were increasing by

actual taxes paid for the School District Levies will be approximately the same. Take the included notice as an example.

Again, this is because we shifted rates around and kept the overall levy approximately the same as 2021.

What is this funding source for?

The legislature created a capital projects funding source specifically for small school

Taxing Entity

2021 Taxes

2022 Proposed Taxes Difference

School District

$374.34

$377.31

$2.97

State School Fund Total

$136.45 $510.79

$133.99 $511.30

$-2.46 $0.51

Courtesy Garfield County School District

Example of the total of all taxes levied on your Garfield compared to the proposed 2022 total taxes.

The Garfield School double digits; this is due to the District is restructuring its method of calculating “Certitax rates to gain access to a fied Tax Rates.” The explanew funding source from the nation of certified tax rates State that requires we levy a and why it shows this way is minimum Capital Local Levy too complicated for this FAQ, Rate. The District raised it’s but if you look at the total of Capital Levy to this amount all taxes levied on your notice and simultaneously reduced for 2021 and compare it to the our Voted Local and Board proposed 2022 total taxes, your

County tax notice for 2021, districts, like ours. We’re submitting a request for funding to help finance our new Elementary in Escalante. This would be a huge win for our District and speed up the timeline to address our other capital projects.

—Garfield County School District

Boulder Planning: A presentation from the Boulder

Town Planner on housing performance standards, deed restrictions, topics for an upcoming housing forum, fire hydrants, Zoning Administration protocol and email response time, and upcoming business for next month discussed. It was made clear that members of the public can approach Planning Commission members, but that changes could be made to enhance communication.

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provide enough incentive for subdividers to actually cluster. Education on possibilities is important to make sure residents understand options and have the ability to give input. There is a lot of flexibility and creativity in how this could be set up, as long as the town has clear goals.

Deed restrictions were then discussed. Incentives, such as increased density, could be allowed if some percentage of the lots are then restricted, for example, to people below 80% of the medium income or to local workers. For example, an employer could live in one unit and have three others on the property, as long as they were rented to people working in town.

Performance standards and deed restrictions are options that can be discussed at the upcoming housing forum.

The tentative date for the forum is November 17.

Next on the agenda was discussing the forum. Updates were provided. Community land trusts and solutions by other towns in the region are being looked into.

Communication with the County Planner has occurred, and leaders of various housing projects in the area will be reached out to.

Topics for the forum were discussed, including successful projects in the county and region; funding including grants; ways to provide new buildings including organizations, such as Community Rebuilds or NeighborWorks; incentives for renting out existing homes that are empty; and looking at the big picture of the town’s goal for housing and why housing is important. Residents will be asked to participate in working committees on these topics.

A pegboard will be sent out to solicit volunteers.

It will be important to consider what Utah laws allow and how much affordable housing the town actually needs. It was brought up that affordable land and affordable housing for renters/employees are two different things. Providing housing could help fill town positions including teachers, EMTs, and other workers.

Information that has already been gathered on the Boulder housing situation will be

made available on the website and at the forum.

Public comments were solicited. One commenter encouraged that public opinion be considered and also asked the town to look at what would happen if this issue doesn’t get fixed. Another asked to encourage design standards in terms of aesthetics. A third voiced that, when looking at how much affordable housing is needed, the town must take into account that all renters are vulnerable to changes in their living situation. Another suggested that the PC reach out to businesses to find out how much additional housing they need. A PC member stated that a possible solution could be making it easier for employers to have more housing on their properties.

Next on the agenda was discussing fire hydrants, as requested by the Town Council (TC). A draft ordinance regarding fire protection in new subdivisions was presented, with items for discussion.

The draft requires that all new subdivision lots be within 400 feet of a hydrant meeting fire requirements (including approved private water systems). This distance could be increased due to sensitive lands or other building restrictions but not due to economic hardship, or waived in subdivisions with no more than one additional lot, where new streets will not be constructed and lots are served by private driveways. A public hearing will occur on this next month.

The TC also requested that the PC update the ordinances to make consistent road width standards.The TC will be asked to come up with a more precise directive.

Zoning Administrator (ZA) protocol was discussed.

ZA issues were brought up at the last TC meeting, including that the ZA is working remotely and are not here to do inspections in person, and that the response time is slow. Applicable sections of the ordinances were reviewed, and it was stated that the ordinances do not require the ZA to be present in person for any inspections. The County Building inspector has the authority to do on-site inspections.

Response time in other jurisdictions were considered and, given that the ZA works parttime, it was discussed that two to three days is an appropriate response time for emails, and that at least a week will be required to examine an ap-

plication. The ZA could come up with a timeframe and procedures. As a mostly administrative job, it is acceptable to work this job remotely. A number of PC members offered that if someone is ever needed on the ground, they would be willing to assist the ZA, and the PC as a whole voiced their support for the current ZA remaining in their position.

Public comments followed. The PC was thanked for examining the ZA position. Disappointment was voiced that in the last TC meeting, when the PC asked about how to proceed with hydrants, mainly only one TC member was heard from.

They would have preferred hearing from each of the TC members.

Another commented that, in the hydrant ordinance, lot sizes other than 5 acres should be considered when determining distance requirements, asked why all the cost should be put on the developer, and asked why a smaller subdivision shouldn’t require fire protection when larger subdivisions do. They also voiced frustration about communicating with PC members.

Responses were given before the close of the meeting that the PC will consider other lot sizes and ask for public comments on this next month at the hearing, and it should be made clear that members of the public can approach PC members. Procedural changes could also be made to enhance communication. Next month’s agenda will include improving communication between residents and the ZA and PC. Upcoming business for next month includes the possibility of two subdivision applications if paperwork is received, updates on the community housing forum and working groups, a public hearing on the hydrant ordinance, and improving communication.

The Boulder PC meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7pm.

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News from Wayne County

The Wayne County World’s Fair

by Adus Dorsey

Courtesy Adus Dorsey

Dwight Williams is the 2022 Wayne County World's Fair Grand Marshal.

WAYNE COUNTY Little, if any, documentation exists today about when and where the first Wayne County Fair took place, and any of those hardy Wayne County individuals of days of yore that may have had any recollection of this are most likely long since passed.

But, that is not to say that Wayne County folks ever needed a good excuse to celebrate.

Records and recollections of special event celebrations abound in the history books and many Wayne County family histories.

If Barbara Ekker were alive today, she could certainly recall many instances where Wayne County residents came together to commemorate special and patriotic events. And in most cases, Allie Brown, of Loa, was always front and center, in one form or another.

A good guess would be that the idea of the first Utah county fair came across the plains in the dreams and visions of a new life of the first of the Mormon pioneers. Once the Mormons prolifically spread throughout the Utah Territory and began to set county lines, somebody sitting in the back row at a Sunday School meeting probably raised their hand and called for a vote to celebrate, and as we all know, they did, and we still do.

The First County Fair In medieval Europe, a "fair" was usually a religious gathering, but modern fairs are more about farming. It is widely believed that the first U.S. county fair, which was held in Pittsfield, Massachusetts in 1807, was basically just a sheep shearing demonstration

and contest. It was the brainchild of sheep farmer Elkanah Watson, who simply wanted to promote better farming practices. Bolstered by its success, Watson began developing agricultural fairs that included contests and activities for the whole family.

The Evolution Of The County Fair As word spread about the livestock shows and agricultural contests Watson hosted, other counties began to plan their own fairs. By the mid-1800s, county fairs were widespread across the eastern and midwestern states. Food vendors, baking contests, horse races, and games of chance were added to the rosters to entertain the hordes, and local merchants set up booths to sell their wares to the gathered crowds.

Some of the first Wayne County Fairs patterned themselves after what early settlers had experienced in other Utah settlements, and as was tradition, Wayne County Fair events reflected everyday rural life. Horse races were an all time favorite and dominated the hearts and minds for months prior to the fair; competition was fierce, and the horses knew it.

The evolution of the Wayne County Fair into the Wayne County World's Fair happened when someone coined the phrase World's Fair early in Wayne County’s history, and it stuck. Today, Wayne County residents and relatives make the annual pilgrimage to their homeland on a yearly basis for the fair to enjoy all the festivities.

Dwight Williams / 2022 Wayne County Fair Grand

Marshal Dwight Williams was born on the 12th of April of 1928, ten years after the end of World War I and ten years before World War II started.

Born in what was once known as Bullberry—now Teasdale, Utah. Dwight was delivered by his midwife grandmother, Mary C. Williams; Mary C. Williams went on to deliver some 90 babies, of which all the mothers and children lived. Dwight was the youngest of six children and raised and still lives in the family home built by his grandfather, Gustavus Williams, in 1882.

According to Dwight, growing up in the 1930s, at the height of the Great Depression, life in Teasdale was not much different than any other era, as the people of Teasdale were poor but nobody knew it.

Dwight’s mother was a hardy woman and raised her family in the Utah tradition.

The family grew their own food and raised their own meat. The milk cow was a daily chore that Dwight remembers; too young to milk, Dwight’s job was to hold the cow’s tail.

Refrigeration was nonexistent in the early days of Teasdale, so community members developed what they called a beef trust that everyone shared in. When hogs were slaughtered, the bladder of the hog was blown up and used as a football.

Wheat was grown and taken to the old Grist Mill down by the Fremont River and ground into flour. On bake day, Dwight’s job was to cut the cedar wood for his mother to use in the stove. Everything that was grown and raised by the Williams family was used, and nothing went to waste.

Dwight remembers the first movie and even a circus that came to Teasdale that had elephants and lions; how they got them here, he doesn't remember. As far as transportation in Teasdale in the early days, cars in Teasdale were few, but Dwight recalls John Hiskey, a wealthy sheep man, had one of the first, and it was well known that he would tell his workers, “I don’t care how far you go without any gas, but don’t go anywhere without any oil!”

Dwight married Carol Harward and raised their family in the same house he was born in and where he still lives today.

As about being the Grand Marshal in the Wayne County World's Fair Parade, Dwight said, “It is too bad I don’t have a horse because if I did, I would ride it in the parade."

August 18, 2022

Wills, Trusts, and More

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No Will, No Trust . . . What Happens

t H e

by Jeffery J. McKenna

Even if you have never signed a will or trust, you have an estate plan. Some of you may be asking, “How?” The answer is the state has a “default estate plan” for those without their own.

In Utah (as in many states), if you die without an estate plan, the law provides that your entire estate will be distributed to your spouse if he or she is alive unless you have children from a prior marriage. If you do not have a surviving spouse, the estate will be distributed to your children and if a child predeceases you, then to that child's children. If you have no surviving children or grandchildren (commonly called your “issue”), then your estate will be distributed to other relatives. If you have a surviving spouse and children from a prior marriage, a certain amount is distributed to your surviving spouse and then one-half of the balance of your estate will be distributed to your surviving spouse and one-half to your children.

Although the state “default estate plan” attempts to represent what most people

would want to do with their estate if they had done their own estate planning, it may not be what you want. There are many concerns about relying on the state’s “default estate plan.”

If you rely on the state’s “default estate plan,” your desires may not be met when you have children from a prior marriage. As previously stated, the state’s “default estate plan” provides that one-half of your estate will go to children from a prior marriage and the other one-half to your surviving spouse. Often, it may be desirable to allow the surviving spouse to have a lifetime interest in all or a part of your estate until his or her death and at that time the estate could be distributed to your children.

Additionally, if you marry later in life, you may desire that all your assets be distributed to your children from a prior marriage because your surviving spouse has sufficient assets of his or her own.

Hopefully, you can see that although we may all have an estate plan, it is very beneficial and sometimes crucial that you take the time and effort to

Fashion Police

PANGUITCH OFFICE AT 46 NORTH MAIN STREET TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AND AROUND GARFIELD COUNTY. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 20 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW. BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM, he would enjoy hearing from you. develop your own estate plan and not rely on the “default estate plan” established by the state legislature.

Since my husband and I were in a hurry to get to the movies, I quickly threw on some old jeans and a sweatshirt.

As we stood in line for tickets, I passed the time by making fun of the outfits worn by people nearby.

One man sported a bright pink sweater, for example, and a girl near him was wearing odd shoes.

Realizing I was being nasty, I joked to my husband, "I am the fashion police, you know."

He stepped back, looked me over and said, "You must be deep undercover."

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Today's Thought

Man blames most accidents on fate, but still takes the credit when he makes a holein-one on the golf course.

PUNishment

I haven’t even managed to write my autobiography.

That’s the story of my life.

Wine

When it comes to wine I'm very particular about what I buy. There are two things I look for before making my selection. First, the word "Wine" must appear somewhere on the label.

This is something I insist on.

Second, I look for a sign nearby that says "On Sale."

Follow these two rules and you won't go far wrong.

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

Equine and Dine

A horse walked into a restaurant and ordered a well-done cheeseburger with onions, pickle, relish, ketchup, and mustard.

The waiter brought the food to the horse, who finished it off with great pleasure.

Noticing a cowboy staring at him as he ate, the horse said, "I suppose you think it's strange that a horse should come into a restaurant and order a well-done cheeseburger with onions, pickle, relish, ketchup, and mustard."

"Not at all," the cowboy said. "I like it that way myself."

This week's answers on page 10

THEME: Football ACROSS 1. '90s Don Johnson TV character 5. India's smallest state 8. Light on one's feet 12. Arctic floater 13. Mouthful, swallowed 14. Rocks at mountain base 15. Reading helper 16. Serve soup 17. Clean & ____, in a workout 18. *QB's target 20. Wholly engrossed 21. Religious ritual table 22. Scot's woolen cap 23. Relating to milk 26. Oil-producing plant 30. Shakespearean "fuss" 31. Crowd 34. Like the White Rabbit 35. Chip feature 37. Mozart's "L'____ del Cairo" 38. Asian goat antelope 39. Turn sharply 40. Yield 42. Compass bearing 43. *When QB changes play at line of scrimmage 45. ____ identity 47. Failed Molotov cocktail 48. Alicia Keys' instrument 50. Final notice 52. *It results in change of possession in football 55. Off-white color 56. Actor Pitt 57. Type of ore 59. Classic TV's "lovely lady" 60. Stiff hair 61. Vegetative state 62. Distinctive elegance

63. Prior to, prefix 64. *Tom Brady's 2008, 2018 or 2021 award DOWN 1. *Professional football org.

2. Relating to armpit 3. Not all 4. Jazz subculture hipster 5. Tropical juice flavor 6. Comparative form of #40 Down 7. Imitator 8. *QB's run 9. SAT or ACT ____ course 10. Catch one's breath 11. "Owner of a Lonely Heart" band 13. Malfunction 14. Hair product 19. Chosen few 22. Dress like Ancient Greeks 23. Butterfly, premetamorphosis 24. Bye, to Élisabeth

Borne 25. Encrypted 26. *a.k.a. hike 27. Dog-____ pages 28. Do penance 29. Not as old 32. Casanova, e.g.

33. Two before Dec. 36. *NFL playing field 38. Shorthand 40. Antediluvian 41. Idi Amin's country 44. Butane derivative 46. Not an expert 48. Less adulterated 49. All worked up 50. Like Joe Biden's office 51. ____ Bora 52. Chef's amt.

53. Son of Aphrodite 54. Boisterous play 55. *____ the kicker 58. "Uh-uh"

Solution on page 10

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O bituaries Wenda Tebbs

ST. GEORGE / PANGUITCH - Wenda Mae Daly Tebbs, age 95, passed away on August 9, 2022, at her home in St. George, Utah. She was born December 13, 1926, in Panguitch, Utah, to Lena Marshall Daly and Robert Norton Daly. She married Arthur Riggs Tebbs on December 16, 1943.

Wenda Mae was the oldest of five children and grew up in Panguitch. She and her husband, Art, raised their four daughters in Panguitch where they lived the majority of their lives. Wenda Mae and Art owned and operated the Red Canyon Indian Store for over forty years. They were partners in their business and rarely apart. When they purchased the store, it was a small cinder block building. Over the years, they built it into a large, flourishing business where they employed many people. Wenda Mae especially loved employing family members, including her grandchildren.

Wenda Mae and Art built a winter home in St. George, Utah. They put in a swimming pool that provided years of entertainment and fun for their grandkids at family gatherings.

She loved to host her ever growing family for Thanksgiving each year. After selling her business, Wenda Mae spent the last eight years of her life enjoying her beautiful St. George views and visits from her family.

She is survived by: daughters Judith Roe of Smithfield, Utah; Barbara Guymon (James) of Parowan, Utah; and Cynthia Stout of Ennis, Montana; son-in-law, Russell Bulkley of Panguitch, Utah; 22 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren; brother, J. Robert Daly of Panguitch, Utah.

She is preceded in death by husband, Arthur Riggs Tebbs; daughter, Marilyn Bulkley; sons-in-law, Kenneth Roe and Richard Stout; siblings, Pearl Balbi, Mark Daly and Lola Holms; grandsons, Thomas Roe and John Roe; grandson in-law Mike Robinson; granddaughter in-law Heather Guymon; greatgrandson, McKay Roe. The family would like to thank Suntree Hospice and her care-giver, Jackie MacLellan, for all they did to make Wenda Mae’s life comfortable for her last years.

A graveside service was held on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Panguitch Cemetery.

Family and friends are invited to share tributes online at www.SerenityStG.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 986-9100.

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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Monsoons say it loud, and it is almost like raining; say it soft, and it is almost like praying. We have been blessed with the monsoons that have been absent for the last four years. The rain is still hit or miss and is coming during the night time, but wherever it is, we will take it. How dry is it? Vegas had a 1/2" of rain, and it caused a lot of flooding; two people lost their lives.

Because of how dry it is there, they have had much flooding and, yet, they have had only 1 and 1/3 inches of rain in total.

This week is the ATV Rally, and so far, 250 have signed up for it, but you can go down any day and register for some of the rides. The rain is great for the rally as it keeps down the dust, however, too much will wash out some of the trails. This is a fun event and one that, if you have an ATV, you don’t want to miss.

Next up will be the Labor Day weekend. This is my favorite because that is what I have been my whole life. On Saturday, we will be having a car show. Even though we will be gone, my daughters said they will drive Pat’s Z and my two trucks to the ball field.

Last year, they had 75 cars that were there, and they do give out a lot of trophies, which is nice.

Don’t forget the Iron County Fair. They have a big parade to start the day off. This year it should be bigger, with it being an election year. They have a fair building with tons of stuff to look at. They also have a car show there, which brings in a lot of works of art.

I feel bad about not mentioning the Shakespeare summer plays that are going on in Cedar City. They do six plays—three of Shakespeare’s and three regular plays. This is a really entertaining evening. I have a little problem understanding Shakespeare’s works, but by the third act, I catch on. Too bad they don’t use English in them.

Tuacahn, the outdoor theater in Santa Clara, put on some really good entertain-

ment, with their three different plays. When we went there, we would go to two of the plays and spend the night in order to attend the second one.

Saturday night, we went to see Elvis at the Gem Theater, and, boy, was it good.

Tom Hanks played Colonel Parker in this, and he does deserve an award for his part.

The actor that played Elvis was so good that you might have thought Elvis was in the house. My daughter said she saw him on a talk show and that he has blond hair and couldn’t sing a note, but they liked his eyes and they taught him to sing for his parts. When I was stationed in Memphis, I woke up to country music, and one morning, the DJ said he had a new young man that had a song that he recorded, and it was Elvis singing, “Momma she done told me, that Chick you are fooling with ain’t no good for you.” I have been an Elvis fan ever since. I thought he was black. That was in 1954. In 1956, some friends and I went to see him in one of the casinos. We were the only young people in the crowd, and he didn’t come back to Vegas for ten years. I have had very few regrets in my life, but he walked by us, and I didn’t take the time to thank him for his music.

The dog days of summer once coincided with the year’s rising of the "Dog Star," Sirius. In ancient Egypt, Sirius appeared just before the Nile River flood season. They used Sirius as a "watchdog" for that event. Traditionally, the dog days are 40 days—beginning on July 3rd and ending August11.

Sirius is the brightest star in the sky, and under the right conditions, you can see it in the daylight. It is one of the stars that make up the constellation Canis Major, meaning "The Greater Dog." The "Dog Star" can be seen early in the morning (Farmers' Almanac).

A lot of great things have happened in the last year and a half, for America and the Americans, that benefit us all,

and it came to an end at the end of this week (the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill). The bipartisan infrastructure program at $1 trillion was signed last year. Then this week, two bipartisan bills were signed, the semiconductor measures on Tuesday—we won’t have to get our car computers from China—and the burn pit bill on Wednesday. Friday, the Inflation Reduction Act was signed, amd this is the largest U.S. investment in energy initiatives to fight global warming. The bill curbs the cost of prescription drugs for older Americans and places a minimum 15% tax on corporations that have paid little or nothing.

These are the first bills signed in twenty years that are for the American people. The only other bill in that time was cuts on the taxes of the wealthy that spend a lot of money to

keep their congressmen on the dole.

Gas prices are continuing to fall below $4.00 a gallon, and the cost of living fell .5% this last month. Unemployment has fallen to 3.5%, the lowest in history, and with these new bills, more people will be employed. To say that “Our great country is going bad is nonsense and hate is not very Christian.”

After the assassination of the Kennedy brothers, President Johnson said that our nation has no place for hate. George Washington said, “Be Americans. Let there be no sectionalism, no North, South, East or West.

You are all dependent on one another and should be one in union. In one word, be a nation. Be Americans and be true to yourselves."

Mack O.

PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

Cats come away with wins in volleyball and baseball, and cross country starts with Richfield Invitational The volleyball season is off to a great start, with three wins over 3A Millard.

Starting with the freshman’s games, it was an entertaining night. Their sets went to five games and went on for two hours, but for a young team, they really looked good in their victory. Because of the length of the first game, the JV only were able to play three games, and the Cats came away as winners also.

The Varsity games were really something. Millard would get off to a fast start, only to have the Cats catch up. This game also went five sets, and all of them were really close, including the last one. For so early in the season, the Cats looked really good, with many of their serves going for aces.

The next game for the Cats will be at Bryce Valley on the 17th, then Valley will be here on the 24th, and they have an-

other home game on the 30th against Canyon View. Now is a good time to get your season tickets because all of our teams will be entertaining.

I don’t have anyone to give me some information on the baseball team, but I understand they are really good and won six games this last week. You can see them on the 24th when they play Piute, last year’s champions, and Valley on the 26th.

Cross country starts this week with the Richfield Invitational; I believe that most of their meets will be away.

One thing that will be different will be the region will be here. For as long as I can remember, the region has been on the golf course in Valley.

They always had fried mutton, which was great. The Lady Cats have three girls that are returning from last year's championship.

O bituaries Kenneth George Cooper November 21, 1933 - August 6, 2022

With a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face, Ken's presence brought joy and harmony.

R.J. (Dick) Excell

Dick has lived in Panguitch all of his life and says it’s God’s Country!

He owned and operated the R.J. Excell Company for 34 years while also trucking, farming and working on many beautiful masonry projects.

He recently sold out his property in Mexico where he spent the winters for 34 years.

A celebration will be held in his honor at his home Saturday, August 27, 2022, from noon until 5:00.

PANGUITCH / LAKEWOOD, CO - Kenneth George Cooper of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away August 6, 2022, at the age of 88. He was born in Panguitch, Utah, to George Nathan and Cora Crandall Cooper. He was raised in a loving family with two sisters, Carol and Dorothy, and one brother, Frank.

At Panguitch High School, Ken excelled in sports, especially baseball and track. Also, he participated in student government, the marching band, and the school band.

Ken enrolled at Brigham Young University in 1952 and majored in Physical Education and Health. He was active in several groups: Varsity Band, Pep Band, Program Bureau, Interorganization Council, Legislative Council, Viking Social Unit, and Intercollegiate Knights. The Intercollegiate Knights selected Ken to represent them in the school-wide Mr. and Miss Formal contest, which was voted on by the entire student body. Ken won. During his senior year, Ken was asked to teach at Panguitch High School for one-half year.

He then returned to BYU to graduate in 1957. After graduation, Ken was drafted into the Army and served in Munich, Germany.

After returning from Germany, Ken began his teaching career at Panguitch High School. He used his musical talent to write the lyrics and music for four junior proms.

Also, he played the piano and directed many productions.

Ken moved to Denver, Colorado, where he attended night school to become certified to teach English. At Red Rock College, he taught English, math, and physical education; and at Drake Junior High, he taught English and coached.

Over the years, he received numerous teaching awards. After retirement, Ken spent many wonderful years in Lakewood, Colorado.

Throughout his life, Ken shared his tremendous musical talent. He is best remembered for his ability to write music and to play the piano for long stretches of time without referring to sheet music. He played often at weddings, receptions, funerals, parties, reunions, and other special events. In the year 2000, at the Panguitch all-class reunion, Ken was chosen to direct the musical celebration, which highlighted local talent through the years. The closing number was a four-piano performance of "Malaguena" by Ken, Kay Richards, Lamott Houston, and Evan Excell. A repeat performance was requested many times throughout the years.

Ken is survived by Jerry Ives of Lakewood, Colorado; Dorothy Chidester of Highland, Utah; and Frank Cooper of Saint George, Utah.

Ken will be long remembered for his music and his willingness to include others. We will miss his unusually warm, friendly personality that puts others at ease; for his integrity; and for his kindness.

A memorial service for Kenneth will be held on Thursday, August 18, at 11:00 a.m. at Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, Colorado.

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August 22 - August 28

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.

Courtesy Rich Csenge

This meteorite—which fell in Australia in 1960—is a chip of the asteroid Vesta knocked off in a collision with another asteroid roughly a billion years ago. The color comes from lying in the Australian desert for several decades before it was collected.

The naked-eye planets are pretty much where they’ve been all month, but you might look for one “minor planet.” More on it momentarily.

First, Mercury is making a poor appearance in the evening sky. You might see it in twilight slightly to the left of where the sun just set. Mercury is only about 10° high at the moment of sunset, so it’s a very challenging object. On the 28th, the ultra-thin crescent moon is 9° straight to the right of Mercury, so look that night with binoculars or a telescope. Good luck!

Saturn rises in the east as the sun sets in the west, and as the hours pass, it moves to the south, appearing due south and 1/3 of the way up the sky at 2 a.m.

At 2 a.m., Jupiter is halfway up the southeastern sky, where it outshines every star by at least several times. Jupiter rises roughly two hours

before midnight, and it’s in Cetus.

Mars follows Jupiter by about three hours, rising shortly after midnight. It too is brighter than any star and it’s distinctly orange, so you can’t miss it in the morning hours.

Mars is just above the orange star Aldebaran, the eye of Taurus, the Bull. Aldebaran is one of the brightest stars, but Mars outshines it by 2½ times. The earth is catching up to Mars as we orbit the sun faster on an inside track, and Mars will be closer and considerably brighter when we catch it in December. Note the difference in brightness between Mars and Aldebaran now, and then note the difference in December.

Venus rises 80 minutes before the sun, but its great brilliance lets you see it in morning twilight, leading the sun as they both rise a bit north of due east. On the morning of the 25th, the thin crescent

moon is 6° above Venus, and you can see them together in wide-angle binoculars. In the hours before sunrise, the winter constellations Orion, Taurus, Canis Major, Gemini, etc. are all prominent, giving you a preview of the evening sky you’ll see this coming winter.

That minor planet alluded to is Vesta, which lies opposite the sun (at “opposition”) on the 23rd. Vesta is the third-largest of the thousands of asteroids that orbit between Mars and Jupiter, and it was discovered in 1807. It’s round with a diameter of only 300 miles—a sixth the diameter of our moon—and at a distance of 120 million miles—500 times the distance of the moon —it’s no surprise that you need at least binoculars to see it, and at 6th magnitude, it’s easily visible in any binoculars or telescope. You’ll find it in Aquarius 11° to the left of Saturn. Heavens-Above.com and other websites can generate a finding chart. Vesta appears point-like (“asteroid” means “starlike”) in any telescope, but the Dawn spacecraft orbited it ten years ago, and we have marvelous photos of it from up close. Google “Vesta” for more information.

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.

Garfield Commission: Commissioner Board reports, the

current status of the Paunsaugunt in the aftermath of the Left Fork Fire, areas for the ATV Rally, Miss Garfield County 2022 and Miss Garfield Outstanding Teen's social impact projects, and appointment of Mike Stratton to Panguitch Lake Fire Special Service District Board discussed.

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Garfield County Fair dinner.

All the Commissioners agreed to address this in the upcoming budget. They also agreed that the Triple C Arena needs a better Cowboy of the Year display and would investigate costs.

Commissioner Jerry Taylor thanked all the county employees and volunteers for their work on this year’s county fair. He also reminded the public of the Garfield Memorial Hospital fundraiser dinner.

Commissioner Pollock announced that a First Responder bill is now making its way through Congress. The purpose of the bill is to provide funding for “emergency” ATV access throughout the Monument, as well as helicopter landing zones, starting with Calf Creek. Funding would also go directly to first responders, enabling them to procure emergency equipment and vehicles. Pollock met with new Director of the Utah Department of Natural Resources, Joel Ferry, in hopes of securing funds for the watershed projects. He also cited beaver problems again, on North Creek outside Escalante. A trapper had been called out, but a forest service employee apparently stopped him, without having jurisdiction to do so, said Pollock.

On the subject of the Forest Service, Powell District Ranger Chris Wehrli reported at length on current status on the Paunsaugunt, due to the aftermath of the Left Fork Fire.

The specific area in question is between Blubber Creek and Kanab Creek. He said the fire in that area has been declared “contained,” not “out.” Due to the severity of the burn,Wehrli

noted road washouts from monsoon flooding, as well as danger of falling trees. Besides that, the duff layers below ground surface continue to smolder and are still prone to re-ignition if dry or windy conditions reestablish.

“It’s not a huge threat but still a threat,” he said. “It’ll probably take until the snow falls to declare it out.” He said the Forest Service was planning a salvage sale on about 250 acres in that area, but they first need to figure out access. “It’s not our intent to keep the area closed off, just until we have assurance it’s safe.”

The Commissioners pushed back on Wehrli, citing the upcoming hunting season and people complaining about lack of access. Commissioner Pollock said “this is serious… people get once in a lifetime hunting permits.”

Wehrli agreed but said they need to mitigate the risks. They don’t want people in situations where they can get hurt. He said if the roads are open, “we’ll see a lot of side-by-sides and 4-wheelers driving around the burn area.”

Commissioner Pollock said the sheriff would help Forest Service patrol it.

Wehrli said north of Blubber Creek will likely be reopened soon and said most of the closed area is in Kane County, not Garfield. Commissioner Pollock suggested meeting with Kane County Commission and Forest personnel before the August 23 hunt. Wehrli said barriers are also up in some of the revegetated areas, hoping to prevent trampling as the area gets rehabbed.

Public Works, Dave Dodds: Dodds said he, Chris Wehrli, and ATV Rally organizer Joe Ormond identified areas for the ATV rally and did some trail cleanup. He also mentioned good results on federal

funding that can be used toward chipsealing East Fork Road from the highway to Tropic Reservoir, a project that will take a year or so to complete.

Dodds noted continued success in trapping prairie dogs off private land and moving them to public land. Finally, Commissioner Taylor asked Dodds to take a look at the need for a turn lane off Escalante Main Street to the county shed for trucks coming from the west; he’s gotten complaints.

Miss Garfield County 2022, Hope Peterson, and Miss Garfield Outstanding Teen, McKynlee Cottom, thanked the county for their support and each mentioned their respective social impact projects: developing social activities and beneficial skills for teenagers and identifying ways to reduce accidents. Trinity Whitfield, who was Miss Bryce Canyon and a finalist in the the Miss Utah pageant, described the value of the pageant program both to the girls individually, as well as the community value of their social impact projects. Naketa Martel also read a statement supporting more funding, as well as more county publicity on the opportunities provided in the competition. Commissioner Pollock assured them of continued county support.

The Commission appointed Mike Stratton to Panguitch Lake Fire Special Service District Board, and then went into executive session for discussion on litigation.

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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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 Sep. 14, 2022 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)5387240 for additional information.

GARFIELD COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S) 97-2497 (A83433): Dylan Rose Geerlings, Elena Hughes propose(s) using 1.7 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles S of Boulder) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3376 (a49299): John Price, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.9328 ac-ft. from groundwater (1/2 mile W of Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 89-1702 (a49311): Jaeger Family Trust propose(s) using 6.0256 ac-ft. from groundwater (South of Cannonville) for IRRIGATION. 61-3377 (a49328): Carl Meltiar Hatch propose(s) using 0.0032 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles northwest of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. EXTENSION(S) 61-2801 (a34154): Alan Mathena, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company is/are filing an extension for 1.6512 ac-ft. from groundwater (Panguitch Lake area) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 97-2329 (A77937): Open Country Investments, LLC is/ are filing an extension for 1.73 ac-ft. (Boulder Fields Subdivision) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. KANE COUNTY EXTENSION(S) 61-3091 (a21606c): Newell Brent and Susan Carter is/are filing an extension for 0.00656 cfs OR 1 ac-ft. from the wells and springs existing (South of Duck Creek Village) for DOMESTIC. WAYNE COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 95-5255 (a49330): Torrey Town propose(s) using 0.401 cfs OR 290.31 ac-ft. from the Sulfur, West Sulfur, Hell`s Hole, East Sand Creek (Torrey Town) for MUNICIPAL: In Torrey.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 18 & 25, 2022

Chamber Music: The

reason I was inspired to bring Leslie and Russell down here is basically because of my love of chamber music.—Nancy Bradish, CCAW board member

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harpsichordist Jones is one of the most highly sought-after keyboard collaborative artists in the Intermountain region.

The new CCAW facility serves not only as a state-ofthe-art animal shelter but also provides a superb setting for community events to support CCAW’s work of helping local animals.

CCAW board member Nancy Bradish, who is organizing the event, is a former long-term resident of Park City, having moved to Torrey within the past couple of years.

“The reason I was inspired to bring Leslie and Russell down here is basically because of my love of chamber music," said Bradish. “I know Leslie and Russell from Park City, and I used to volunteer for their performances when I lived there and got to know them better and cherish them as performers and people.”

Bradish says that in turn, when she moved to Torrey, she started volunteering with CCAW, “Because my heart is with the animals. Animals are so loving, so non-judgemental, and they need our help.”

The idea of a chamber music benefit for CCAW seemed like a natural fit to Bradish, and members of the board liked the idea.

“Chamber music is my passion because it is such an intimate experience with the artist and their instrument. So you can get up close and personal and really blend in with

the experience which is so different from a symphony,” said Bradish.

The Park City Chamber Music Society was established in 1984 after Leslie Harlow fell in love with Utah and decided to make it her home.

Her experience participating in chamber music festivals inspired her to look for a community where she could develop a new chamber music festival, and she founded the Deer Valley Chamber Music Festival.

Leslie Harlow says that she and her husband, Russell, are excited about the performance and are familiar with playing in the Capitol Reef area.

“We actually made a trip down to Torrey and played at the field station. I teach at UVU, and we drove out to the field station and played for a student group, so when Nancy invited us to come down and play for the animal rescue, I said we’d love to do it,” said Harlow.

Harlow says that they are especially delighted with the CCAW benefit idea because they have a history of adopting rescue dogs. “We’ve had five,” she said. For the event, the Harlows will be bringing along their current dog, Macie, a stump-tailed red healer.

The August 30 event will begin at 6pm, and those 16 and over are invited to attend.

Tickets are $20 (available at CCAW, on line and at the door of the event), and refreshments will be served. CCAW is located at 1200 West Highway 24, in Torrey.

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PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF UTAH SCHOOL AND INSTITUTIONAL TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration hereby gives notice that the following property is being considered for lease: Garfield County Township 34 South, Range 3 West. SLB&M Section 35: S2N2NW4, S2NW4, SW4 Containing 280 acres, more or less Any individual wishing to comment or submit a competing application to purchase, lease, and/or exchange for this property, a portion thereof, or a parcel including any of the abovedescribed acreage, should also file an application including the appropriate application fee(s).

The Trust Lands Administration will accept comments and/ or competing applications during the following period: From 8:00 A.M. Thursday, August 11, 2022 Until 5:00 P.M. Friday, September 9, 2022 Please submit comments and/or competing applications to TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION 2031 South Industrial Park Road Richfield, UT 84701 (435) 896-2559 Reference No.: SULA 1988 The Trust Lands Administration reserves the right to reject any application or subsequent bids.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 11, 18 & 25, 2022 INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for construction of the Garfield County Airport Road Bridge, Concrete Bridge Deck Project 2022 will be received by Garfield County from bidders.

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 AM on Tuesday August 30, 2022 at the Garfield County Building located at 55 South Main St. Panguitch, Utah 84759.

The work to be performed under this project shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials and equipment required to construct the facilities and features called for by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and as shown on the DRAWINGS The project includes the removal of approximately 40 cubic yards of Untreated Base Course from the existing bridge surface, construction of a concrete deck on the existing bridge including approximately 30 cubic yards of concrete, thin bonded polymer overlay, traffic control, and related concrete work.

A pre-bid tour will be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at the Garfield County Building. Attendance at the pre-bid tour is not required.

Plans and specifications have been prepared by Sunrise Engineering, Inc. and will be available after August 10, 2022 on their website plan room at http://www.sunrise-eng.com. Click on “Plan Room” at the top of the homepage. Bidders must register and sign-in and choose to become a plan holder to obtain access to CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and DRAWINGS. Notices regarding changes/amendments to the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and DRAWINGS will be sent to the e-mail address associated with the bidder’s registration. Bidders are responsible to maintain current and correct contact information and check the plan room often to receive updates or additional documents/ changes/amendments. The ENGINEER for this Contract will be Sunrise Engineering, Incorporated and they will be represented

by Lief Condie, as Project Manager.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 18 & 25, 2022 WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT INVITATION TO BID Wayne School District is accepting bids for Coal Delivery to the school district buildings in Loa and Bicknell. The coal bid will be for freight only to and from the Sufco or Skyline Mines, as requested by the school district. Coal should be 1¼ inch oiled stoker coal—no fine coal, and should not be loaded out of a stockpile.

Sealed Bids should be submitted to the District Office (PO Box 127, 79 N 100 W, Bicknell, Utah 84715). Please indicate on the outside of the envelope what you are bidding on. Also include inside the envelope your name, phone number, and bid amount. Bids must be received by September 1, 2022 at 4:00 PM, and will be opened at the District Office at that time; anyone is welcome to be present.

Escalation of prices, if any, will be negotiated between the Wayne Board of Education and the successful bidder, upon mutual agreement during the school year. Bidder must furnish proof of their price escalation.

Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and provider, and reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 18 & 25, 2022

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States at the time of the sale, at entrance to the GARFIELD COUNTY COURTHOUSE located at 55 S. Main Street, Panguitch, UT 84759 on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 1:00 p.m., for the purpose of foreclosing on a Trust Deed with Assignment of Rents originally executed by HolmBrands, LLC, as Trustor, and Ads Group, Inc., as Beneficiary. The Trust Deed with Assignment of Rents was recorded on December 13, 2021, as Entry No. 281856, Book 556, Pages 422-426, in the official records of the Recorder of Garfield County, State of Utah, and re-recorded as Entry No. 282000, Book 557, Pages 189-194, and includes property more particularly described as follows: Parcel: 22-0077-0006 Legal: THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST, SALT LAKE BASE AND MERIDIAN LYING NORTH OF UTAH STATE HIGHWAY 12 RIGHT OF WAY. TOGETHER WITH ALL WATER RIGHTS UNDER THE WATER RIGHT NUMBERS 61-2819, 61-2799 AND 61-2999 ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE UTAH STATE WATER ENGINEER. A Substitution of Trustee was recorded on April 22, 2022 as Entry 282668, Book 560, Pages 505-506 and a Notice of Default was recorded on April 22, 2022 as Entry 282669, Book 560, Pages 507-508 in the official records of the Recorder of Garfield County, State of Utah.

The Substitute Trustee has elected to sell or cause to be sold all rights, title and interest of the Trustor in and to the real property described in the aforementioned Trust Deed in order to satisfy such obligations in favor of the Beneficiary.

Bidders must tender to the Substitute Trustee a deposit of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), at the time of sale and the balance of the purchase price is due by 12:00 p.m. MST on the first business day following the sale. The deposit is nonrefundable and retained as damage if balance is not paid within 24 hours of sale. Both the deposit and the balance must be paid to J. David Westwood, Trustee, in the form of a wire transfer, cashier’s check or certified funds. Cash payments, personal checks or trust checks are not accepted.

The Substitute Trustee shall sell the above property at the time of the sale without warranty, express or implied subject to all encumbrances of record. Anyone having questions or desiring information regarding the property to be sold should contact the undersigned. Hours of office operation: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays.

This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used to collect this debt. /s/ J. David Westwood WESTWOOD LAW, P.C. – 435-267-2145 98 W. Harding Ave., Cedar City, UT 84720 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 11, 18 & 25, 2022 INVITATION TO BID REPLACEMENT OF 2-INCH DIAMETER WATER LINE ESCALANTE, UTAH The City of Escalante, Utah, is seeking proposals from qualified, Utah-licensed contractors to replace approximately 1.5 miles of 2-inch diameter water line. Key features of this project include the installation of 2-inch diameter PVC potable-water pipeline, together with water meters, pressure-reducing valve, air/vacuum valve, and appurtenant items to deliver water from the existing point of tie-in at a 6-inch diameter water line to points southward. Additional information regarding this project may be obtained from Escalante City at the address given below.

A recommended pre-bid conference and project walkthrough will be held at 11:00 AM Mountain Time on August 23, 2022 at the Escalante City office as follows: Escalante City 56 North 100 West PO Box 189 Escalante, Utah 84726 A representative of Escalante City will be present to discuss the project at the office and will then accompany potential contractors to the project location. Although not mandatory, it is highly recommended that all prospective bidders attend.

Bids for this project will be received at the offices of Escalante City, noted above, until 4:00 PM Mountain Time on September 5, 2022. Bids may also be submitted via email to ssteed@escalantecity.com.

Bids received after the required time will not be accepted.

Bids will be opened privately and tabulated. Escalante City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities or informalities in any bid.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 4, 11 & 18, 2022

The Insider

August 18, 2022

LNT Hot Spot: Hot Spot locations are heavily damaged,

but can recover with the help of a motivated community and an encompassing infusion of Leave No Trace programming. Centered around training, these efforts include a series of targeted workshops for local land managers, partners and volunteers, as well as community outreach events for the public conducted by expert Leave No Trace educators.—Dana Watts, Executive Director of the Leave No Trace organization

Courtesy National Park Service

Bryce Canyon National Park visitors along a social trail that leads to a waterfall near Mossy Cave Trail. Mossy Cave Trail was nominated and chosen as a 2022 Hot Spot by the Leave No Trace organization.

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recreational use and humancreated impacts, including excessive trash, damage to vegetation, trail erosion, disturbance to wildlife and more.

Hot Spots empower people to be the solution to these impacts in their communities, an essential objective of the Leave No Trace organization.

“Hot Spot locations are heavily damaged, but can recover with the help of a motivated community and an encompassing infusion of Leave No Trace programming. Centered around training, these efforts include a series of targeted workshops for local land managers, partners and volunteers, as well as community outreach events for the public conducted by expert Leave No Trace educators,” said Dana Watts, Executive Director of the Leave No Trace organization. “Our goal is to put these Hot Spot areas on the road to recovery, while also creating aspirational guidance and recommendations for public lands across the globe.”

"Mossy Cave and Water Canyon are especially beautiful and unique features in an already beautiful and unique broader landscape. We want people to be able to enjoy visiting them for generations to come,” said Tyra Olstad,

Physical Scientist for Bryce Canyon National Park. “While the immediate goal of the Hot Spot is to find ways to mitigate recreation-related impacts in the Mossy Cave area, in the long run we’re hoping to build a community of land managers, local residents and visitors who are all good stewards of Mossy Cave, Bryce Canyon National Park and beyond."

The following events are free and open to the public, and we encourage people of all ages to attend: Friday, August 26 • 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Create your Own Leave No Trace Pack Out Bag. Family-friendly activity at the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center Plaza focused on disposing of waste properly.

Visitors will leave with a kid-friendly reusable trash bag to help protect and care for natural areas.

• 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.: Water in the Desert: Geology and History of Mossy Cave.

Evening presentation at the North Campground Outdoor Theater on the natural and cultural history of Mossy Cave, the history of Tropic Ditch and how to minimize impacts while visiting these special places.

Saturday, August 27 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Stewardship Service Project: Trash Pickup and Trail

Impacts Survey. Join Leave No Trace and Bryce Canyon rangers for a family-friendly volunteer day cleaning up and documenting impacts along the Mossy Cave Trail.

• 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.: How to be the Best Sasquatch You Can. Evening presentation at the North Campground Outdoor Theater focused on Leave No Trace outdoor ethics, minimizing our impacts and how to protect your favorite outdoor spaces.

Sunday, August 28 • 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.: Ranger-guided walks at Mossy Cave. Meet at the Mossy Cave trailhead for ranger-guided walks about the geology and history of Mossy Cave and learn how Leave No Trace practices can help protect this special area.

• 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Public & Visitor Outreach. Leave No Trace staff will be at the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center Plaza educating visitors about Leave No Trace skills and ethics, minimizing our impacts and enjoying the outdoors responsibly.

For more information visit the park’s calendar page or the Leave No Trace Hot Spot event page.

—National Park Service

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C l a s s i f i e d ads

August 18, 2022

To place your ad, call 435-826-4400 or email snapshot@live.com

Classified ads start at just $7.50 per week for 25 words or less.

HELP WANTED

Registered Nurse Bicknell, UT Location

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Registered Nurse. Full-time position. Applicant must have at least one year Registered Nurse experience. Currently the position would work one Saturday a month.

Primary responsibilities would include: • Patient intake • Patient health documentation • Lab draws and Lab testing • General patient care • Emergency care • Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls.

• Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians.

• Maintain all logs and required checks • Room preparation and stocking • Nurse outpatient visits • Case Management Minimum requirements: • Health care background at least one year as RN. • High school diploma • Current RN license • Basic medical terminology • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) • Pass a background check Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in nursing • ACLS & PALS • Emergency Experience Wage: based on experience If interested, please send your resume to Josie Moosman at josiem@waynechc.org.

Dental Assistant/ Scrub Tech Panguitch Dental

Panguitch Dental is looking for a motivated Dental Assistant/scrub tech to join their team.

This position will be part-time/ full time, working three to four days per week. Must be 18 or older.

The position responsibilities include: • Patient Interaction.

• Taking X-Rays.

• Chair-side assisting.

• Scheduling, Charting, Documenting dental visits on computer.

• Sterilization of dental Instruments.

• Set-up and cleaning operatory and office.

Experienced applicants would have the following isn't needed but preferred: • Dental Assisting Experience • Pedo, Endo, Oral Surgery and General Dentistry Experience.

• Knowledge of Computer Charting and Digital x-rays • X-Ray Certified.

• CPR Certified.

We are willing to train those with no assisting experience.

Wage is negotiable if you have dental experience.

Email your resume to: tlamb@waynechc.org Or you can drop it off in person at Panguitch Dental.

75 N 200 E, Panguitch, UT 84759

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

Part-Time District Wide Mental Health Coordinator Half-Time Art Teacher at Escalante High Full-Time Teacher at Boulder Elementary Food Service Worker in Bryce Valley Food Service Worker in Panguitch Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers in Escalante Bus Route Driver in Boulder Para-Professionals at All Schools Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers SALARY: Please see 2022-2023 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children. See the job description for additional requirements.

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

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

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

Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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

SERVICES When in Need, There are Resources in Wayne & Garfield Counties For Victims of Domestic Violence, Rape, and Sexual Assault

Canyon Creek Services

Part-time Assistant Clerk Needed Loa Town

Loa Town is looking to hire a self-motivated individual to handle secretary duties for the planning and zoning commission along with additional clerk duties, 15-20 hours per week.

If you are interested, please contact Michelle Brian at 435-616-2643 for more information.

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

Emergency Safehouse 435-865-7443 Mobile Team 435-233-5732 New Horizons Crisis Center 145 East 100 North, Richfield Office Hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Shelter is open 24 hrs, 7 days a week Phone Number 435-896-9294 Counseling Services Central Utah Counseling Richfield Office 255 S Main Street, Richfield Office Hours 435-896-8236 24 Hour Emergency Service 877-469-2822 Southwest Behavioral Health Center 601 E Center Street, Panguitch 435-676-8176 24 Hour Emergency Service 800-574-6763 Wayne Community Health Center 128 South 300 West Bicknell, 84715 435-425-3744 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

We are looking for friendly, hardworking professionals who enjoy the hospitality industry and interaction with guests.

P O S I T I O N S AVA I L A B L E: Front Desk Agents Laundry Services Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen Positions to start April 1st through October 31st At Capitol Reef Resort we promote from within.

Please stop by in person to complete an application.

We are located at 2600 E SR 24, Torrey, UT 84775 435-425-3761

Help Wanted

Come be part of the next big thing in Wayne County!

Help wanted to build cabins and retail buildings in Hanksville.

Any level of experience is welcome.

Basic carpentry is preferred.

Starting pay at $15-$18 per hour.

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Wanted Alive and Awake AW Builders Experienced, skilled building construction employees. Carpentry, concrete—all aspects of fine homebuilding.

Send resume to: AW Builders, Box 227, Escalante, UT 84726 Or email: awbuilders16@gmail.com EXCELLENT PAY

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

ESCALANTE AA MEETING Call for times and locations.

435-676-3653

Bring light and peace into your life Join us in the ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAM Meetings are held EVERY SUNDAY AT 4PM at the Escalante High School SEMINARY BUILDING 435-772-6527 Individual meetings are available upon request.

Please call to verify meetings on 6/19/22, 7/24/22, 7/31/22

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Corrections Officer

Garfield County is accepting applications for a Corrections Officer.

Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office or online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until September 2, 2022.

Anyone interested in applying for this position must pass the National Peace Officer Selection Exam prior to making application. The Exam is given at the Browning Learning Center on the Dixie College Campus. For additional information regarding the Exam and registration requirements, contact the Browning Learning Center at (435) 652-7696. The exam is also given at Southern Utah University. Call 435-5865419 for additional information.

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

FOR RENT

House for Rent in Hatch, Utah

60 N. Main St. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, .75 ac. w/ garage. $1300/month plus utilities.

6 month contracts available. $1000.00 deposit is required.

For more info, contact Lantz @801-419-2027 or lantz.neilson@yahoo.com