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WCFD Tips to Keep Structures Safe from Fire; New CWPP Process to Launch

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Looking Back and Looking Forward ECAF celebrates 20 years of art

by Steve Lutz | Wayne Co. Fire Department WAYNE CO. - As the 2024 fire season fades towards fall, Wayne County residents gratefully breathe a sigh of relief that, so far, nothing big has happened here. We also know that a big fire is almost inevitable. Our last big fires, Carcass Creek and Lost Lake, were fortunately contained without loss of life or dwellings.

But things have changed.

More and more houses are being built in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), and, despite more stringent building rules for WUI building to make them more fire resistant, a weak link in defense is Fire Protection Cont'd on A6

Ron Rogers

This year, the Escalante Canyons Art Festival will celebrate 20 years of "Art Inspired by Place" from September 20 - 29 in Escalante, Utah.

ESCALANTE - In 1934, a nomadic twentyyear-old artist named Everett Reuss discovered the rare beauty of the raw umber and burnt sienna layers of sandstone surrounding

the rural community of Escalante, Utah. Later, he disappeared into the desert, becoming an iconic figure for a festival begun in his honor in 2004. Since its beginning, the festival has

BLM Over 400 People Gather Seeks Input to Support PLFD for 2025 at 2024 Summerfest

by Shelly Harris | Panguitch Lake Geothermal Fire Department Volunteer Lease Sale in SW Utah

Courtesy Shelly Harris

More than 400 people turned out for the pig roast/ burger dinner and festivities at the 2024 Panguitch Lake Fire Department Summerfest fundraiser on August 31.

PANGUITCH LAKE The Panguitch Lake Fire Department (PLFD) Summerfest 2024 event on August 31 was a success as the popular lake community once again gathered at the PLFD for its annual summer barbecue. More than 400 residents and visitors joined in the Labor Day holiday weekend event that included a pig roast, burgers, and nearly four dozen raffle prizes.

Generous sponsors donated cabin rentals, boat rentals, a fishing charter trip, fishing apparel and gear, as well as two guns, handmade quilts, automotive and camping gear, hand tools, cabin decor and gift certificates for dining and merchandise.

Funds raised from this year’s event have been Summerfest Cont'd on B2

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

THURS. SEPT 12 - WED. SEPT 18

Sunny and cooler, with chance of rain (20%) Mon-Tues. Highs from the mid 60s to the mid 70s; lows in the 30s and low 40s.

**Weather is subject to Change

grown and changed, like the rich environment it celebrates.

Now called the Escalante Canyons Art Festival, the theme continues to be "Art Inspired by

Place." The event draws artists worldwide to compete in plein air and studio competitions, contribute

GMH Breaks Ground on First Expansion in Decades

PANGUITCH - Intermountain Garfield Memorial Hospital is breaking ground to expand a new operating room and pharmacy services. The new operating room center will greatly expand services in the hospital. This marks the first expansion to the hospital in decades.

This expansion is important as surgeries have not been able to be done as proper ventilation from anesthesia gas could not happen with the older operating room. The expansion includes new ventilation in the operating room.

“We are excited for this new expansion as our community would typically have to travel many miles away to have certain procedures like a tonsillectomy,” said DeAnn

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SBDC Event Focuses on Providing Valuable Feedback and Resources to Local Business Owners

by Jaynie Connor

SW UTAH - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input for the environmental assessment of a proposed geothermal lease sale in southwestern Utah. BLM proposes to offer 15 geothermal lease parcels, totaling approximately 50,813 acres, for a planned February 2025 competitive lease sale.

These parcels are in Beaver, Iron, and Sevier counties on public lands managed

by BLM's Cedar City and Richfield field offices.

"BLM administers extensive public lands with substantial potential Lease Sale Cont'd on B4

Courtesy Sara Day

Resource partners take a tour of local Panguitch business construction site Nettie’s Vintage Trailer Resort to see its progress after meeting with business owners Jaynie Connor and Maiyah Grant (top middle) at the “Access to Capital and Meet the Resource Partners” event on Aug. 27.

PANGUITCH - On August 27, Joni Anderson and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) out of Cedar City recently hosted a free event titled

"Access to Capital and Meet the Resource Partners" at the Garfield County Courthouse. This event was designed specifically for small business own-

ers in Garfield County to gather valuable feedback on their entrepreneurial SBDC Event Cont'd on B4

UPCOMING EVENTS...

20th Annual Escalante Canyons Art Festival

Sept. 20-29 escalantecanyonsartfestival.org

But lurking behind every summer was a fall just waiting to happen.

—Aaron Dries

Panguitch "Give Light" Lantern Festival

Oct. 5

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September 12, 2024

Panguitch Legacy Ace Hardware Hosts Customer Appreciation Day

by Jaynie Connor

Jaynie Connor

On Saturday, August 31, Panguitch Legacy Ace Hardware hosted its Customer Appreciation Day. Customers were automatically entered into a raffle just by attending the event, and Alicia Henrie (right) took raffle ticket entries near the door. The raffle was held at 5:00 p.m. with prizes valued at $100 or more.

PANGUITCH - On Saturday, August 31, Panguitch Legacy Ace Hardware hosted its Customer Appreciation Day, drawing a large crowd from the town. The first one hundred customers received complimentary grab bags upon arrival, while others enjoyed discounts ranging from 20% to 80% on various items. As the soon as

the doors opened, the store was bustling with shoppers taking advantage of the sale, and items were quickly swooped up. Additionally, Legacy Ace provided a free lunch of pulled pork sandwiches, and later held a raffle with prizes valued at $100 or more at 5:00 p.m.. Customers automatically entered the raffle by attending the event and

received an extra entry by making a purchase of ten dollars or more during the day.

“The event turn out was above my expectations. Myself and the coowners could not have been more pleased. So much so that it is already on the calendar for next year, same Saturday. We had a great turn out at 5

Jaynie Connor

p.m. for the raffle, and customers' comments were all in favor of having another Customer Appreciation Day. We raffled off fire arms, fishing gear, tools, and more. We as a staff would like to thank everyone for the support, and we hope to have an even better turn out next year,” said Legacy Ace Manager Joe Henrie.

Opinion What’s Next For Utah’s Public Lands as part of their low cost grazing payment. So, good luck, ranchers, on your future grazing opportunities.

The current proposal to convert 18.5 million acres of Utah BLM lands to the state would not, at all, be as good as some think it would be. If it were to be approved for Utah, other Western states would surely want to follow.

Utah’s growing economy is largely fueled by the adjacent access to public lands from most of our towns and cities. The BLM and USFS lands are different than park service and monument lands. No fees are required for entry.

Dispersed camping is allowed in most areas. Hiking, hunting, fishing, along with boating and using all-terrain and off-highway vehicles, is allowed in most reasonable areas. People from all over the U.S. and many foreign countries come to Utah to enjoy these precious activities. Nearly all our rural towns are very dependent on the outdoors for the visitation and business it brings. People are also moving to rural towns to live, even those with office computer jobs. They want to be near many outdoor opportunities. Keep UTAH open to public land use. This has been our lifestyle since early settlement; let’s not change it now. We just need to agree on sensible future management decisions, not for just rich landowners, politicians, and land barons, but for common folk, like you and me.

Norman McKee is a retired wildlife biologist with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. He is a resident of Panguitch.

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UTAH - Everyone owns our public lands, not just wealthy landowners and powerful politicians.

For years, Utah U.S. Senator Mike Lee and Utah State Senator Ken Ivory have been adamant about privatizing Utah’s public lands. Mr. Ivory is a wealthy housing developer and Mr. Lee is a lifelong city guy. Neither seem to understand or appreciate the value Utah’s public lands are to our highlypraised lifestyle. Sen. Lee recently re-introduced his HOUSES Act bill in the U.S. Senate. The bill requires selling of significant acreages of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) properties around various Utah towns and cities, at a greatly reduced rate to developers, for more houses and whatever else. Yes, Utah is growing and may need some limited areas to expand and develop.

However, it would make a lot more sense for the BLM to trade the needed properties for scattered sections of Utah State Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) properties within BLM lands, then let SITLA sell the needed properties for development. That is SITLA’s mandate anyway, to make money for Utah’s schools.

The other crazy bill being proposed is for 18.5 million acres of federal Utah BLM lands in Utah to be given to Utah.

Sounds good, but is it?

The political farce is that the BLM lands are being mismanaged by politicians in Washington. There will always be a few decisions made that we don’t all agree with, but Utah’s

by Norman McKee BLM lands are mostly ture photography business. managed by local Utah on- Now, nearly everywhere I go, I find new back roads the-ground employees.

The last 25-35 years that were not there years have been almost unreal. ago. Most of these were Just look around your started as ATVs and OHVs town, and you’ll see many making new trails. Since thousands of acres of re-ha- many of these trails/roads bilitated vegetative projects lead to the same location, on BLM lands. The change and have developed extenin many of our rangelands sive erosion, some have from original brush, grass, been marked as closed to and forbs to a ten-times ongoing vehicle use. Also, increase in Pinyon Pine with the ongoing vegand Utah Juniper trees was etative projects, some new largely due to early pioneer access roads were develovergrazing and then the oped. Road closures on our suppression and control public lands are not what of natural occurring fires. you hear from some antiThese activities greatly de- government loudmouths. creased the productivity of Some of the closures are long-term grazing for do- because they cross a secmestic and wild animals. tion of SITLA land that was It also changed the status sold. So go for a drive, anyof natural streams, springs, where you want. Just take and seeps. They became a shovel, because erosion is drier than they were histor- an ongoing problem.

Utah is the nation’s ically, with more trees and less beaver. We now have second driest state. Much vast acreages of BLM and of it is desert, rock canU.S. Forest Service lands yons, high mountains, and that are more productive, dry valleys. The Homein many ways, than they stead Act allowed 160 acre were before all the recent parcels to be privatized by projects. Let’s keep them early settlers. Even today, water is not always availgoing.

No doubt, if these able to adequately farm lands were in state hands, it these private parcels. Our would only be a matter of high, jagged mountains time before large acreages are the critical watersheds would be sold. Obviously, for most Utah towns and politicians would cater to valleys. Selling them to wealthy friends for money wealthy land barons could and power. Earthquakes, really have a negative wildfires, or other needs for change on their managemoney, would also make ment.

Ranching on federal privatizing these lands a lands is necessary for many necessity, so they say.

Also, there is a lot of Western ranchers. The cost discussion about road clo- is $1.35 per animal unit sures on our BLM lands. each month, including a Where are the closures? I calf. Grazing on state lands have travelled many times is a lot more costly, and on probably every road in on private lands, it is very Garfield and Kane Counties expensive. In addition, the over the last 60 years, as I ranchers on federal lands worked with wildlife, water get range projects, water quality issues, and my na- developments and fencing

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September 12, 2024

News from Wayne County 'The Fish Always Sees the Bait, Never the Hook'

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by Adus F. Dorsey II

Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

A Utah Division of Wildlife Resources site plan photo of the new Loa Fish Hatchery. Construction on the new Loa Fish Hatchery began on March 26 and is expected to be completed in 2027.

WAYNE CO. - September seems to have sneaked up on us sometime over the past weekend, like a guilty teenager coming home late from a date and ever so lightly closing the door on August. For some people, they walk around in the early days of September feeling like something important has come to an end, and, like a slap to the back of the head, they realize that summer is over.

For Walmart, it came as no big surprise, seeing as though they started stocking up for Halloween after the Fourth of July.

September in Wayne County sees the last vestiges of hay in its final stages of yearly growth. Big and little bales lay in strategic rows throughout the fields waiting patiently for forked loaders or hay haulers to come scoop them up and take them to their final resting place. Soon, a full fleet of balers, combines, harrowers, and plows will find themselves wishing for one last slow trip down the highway holding up traffic, but instead they will be greased and stowed away in barns and sheds somewhere without much else to do until spring.

On the mountain, it should not go without notice that the rabbit brush is already showing signs of turning yellow, and the cows are communicating in groups to decide who belongs to who, where they will be going and for how long, and when and if they see each other again.

Some are even saying their "good-byes," as they have heard talk from the cowboys of them being sent on vacations to some faraway place where the ground is flat and there are no steep hills to climb. Others could find themselves in crowded cow communes, where food is plentiful and their spa stays are usually short.

The more ambitious among us, especially those forward thinkers from Fremont, showed up to the Wayne County Fair in mid-August with side boards already installed and sharpened chainsaws in their pickup trucks. Just as soon as the fair festivities were over, they headed to places on the mountain where they had been spying firewood stashes all summer. For the last month, loads of rounds and smiling cutters could be seen in the late afternoons at Gordon’s and Royal's parking lots. "If you got wood, you are good," seems to be the motto when it comes to

piles of firewood. If you ain’t got any, you best be looking because winter is coming for sure, and there isn’t anything better than a good wood fire.

For nervous seventh graders and anxious seniors, school is in session at the new and improved Wayne High School spaceship building in Bicknell.

On any given day since the new school opened, students have been seen jockeying for prime parking spots near or far from the front door. And like when astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon surface on July 20, 1969, and said. “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” Wayne High students, as well as Wayne County citizens, have entered a new era, with new hopes and aspirations for a brighter future of learning.

As far as new construction projects in Wayne County go, the new multimillion-dollar DWR fish hatchery facility on the bend in the road between Loa and Fremont has surely changed the local landscape. Gone are the longtime residences and the cement fish raceways are soon to be history. A real canker sore for some, construction on the new Loa Fish Hatchery began on March 26 and is expected to be completed in 2027, with the startup and final testing taking place in 2028 before fish are brought into the facility. When completed, the hatchery will primarily raise rainbow and cutthroat trout to be stocked around the state.

According to Utah Division of Wildlife news reports, during the 2023 legislative session, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources received the necessary funding to rebuild the Loa Fish Hatchery.

The hatchery closed in November 2014 after it was infested by the New Zea-

land mudsnail, an invasive species. The hatchery was originally built in 1936, and due to the age of the raceways and deterioration of the facility, removing the snails wasn't effective. The hatchery had to be closed to prevent the spread of the snails through fish stocking.

"The biggest challenge of this hatchery is to fit everything that is needed onto the existing site to be able to maximize the fish production with the available water resources, all while maintaining a safe separation from aquatic invasive species in the area," Sunrise Engineering Senior Vice President Robert Worley said. "We have broken the project up into three separate phases to allow some construction to begin while the rest of the facility is being designed in order to reduce the overall schedule and so the facility is ready to produce fish as soon as possible."

"It's been said that a bad day fishing is still better than a good day at the office, and we feel that this hatchery will provide even more opportunities for Utahns to enjoy the outdoors with their families," DWR Director J. Shirley said. "We are so excited for this new facility and all that it will mean for fishing and outdoor recreation in Utah."

The reopening of the Loa Fish Hatchery will also benefit the economy. The first phase of the hatchery construction is being performed by a local Wayne County contractor, and the hatchery will provide up to six full-time jobs. These positions, which will pay around $47,000 annually, will bring an estimated $238,000 into the local economy each year.

As one local politician puts it, "The fish always sees the bait, never the hook."

Bryant Shakespear Named as Future Garkane CEO

KANAB - As part of succession planning efforts for key positions at Garkane Energy Cooperative, the Garkane Board of Directors has named Bryant Shakespear as future Chief Executive Officer (CEO) when Dan McClendon retires.

Bryant is a valuable asset to the cooperative and has over 20 years of experience as Engineer and five years as the current Chief Operating Officer (COO).

—Garkane Energy

Courtesy Garkane Energy

The Garkane Board of Directors has named Bryant Shakespear as future CEO when Dan McClendon retires.

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Wills, Trusts, and More

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September 12, 2024

tHe lAuGhiNg Did Your Refinance "Undo" Your Living Trust? pOiNt!!

by Jeffery J. McKenna

Revocable "living trusts" have become increasingly popular in the past decade. They allow heirs to avoid probate court proceedings.

But unlike a will, a living trust cannot be simply signed and filed away.

If an asset is never transferred to the trust, or is unintentionally removed from the trust, it will be subject to probate.

Over the past few years, as interest rates plunged, many homeowners refinanced their homes to reduce payments.

Unfortunately, many lenders won't make loans on property held in a living trust. They insist that the home be transferred back to the owners' individual names before a loan is made.

After the new loan is made and the new deed of trust is recorded, the homeowners are free to transfer the home back

NOW WITH RICHFIELD AND PANGUITCH OFFICES TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AROUND THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 25 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. Additionally, you can RSVP to attend one of his FREE Estate Planning Seminars in Richfield, at 159 North Main Street, every Third Thursday. into the living trust, but lenders rarely assist homeowners with this final step.

(Some homeowners don't even know their home was removed from the trust, since they signed many documents at once.) The end result is that homeowners who properly transferred their homes into living trusts to avoid probate, may face probate anyway because their work was undone.

It is sometimes possible to obtain court approval to confirm trust ownership of a home that was never formally transferred to the trust. However, it can be costly for a court to make such determination and defeats the purpose of the trust.

Anyone who implemented a "living trust" and subsequently refinanced

their property should review the documents to make sure that the home is currently held in the living trust. If not, the owner should have a new deed prepared. The new deed should return the property into the trust.

If you are concerned that your living trust may not be properly funded, or if you have other questions about your trust, review your existing documents.

You should then make a list of questions and concerns to discuss with an attorney. Delaying addressing these issues could be costly. Many times all that is needed is a deed prepared and recorded or a simple amendment to modify small portions of a trust in order to accommodate changes in circumstances.

Comics

country roads

by Lynn Griffin

Drunk Driving?

A highway patrolman waited outside a popular bar hoping for a bust. At closing time, everyone came out, and he spotted his potential quarry. The man was so obviously inebriated that he could barely walk. He stumbled around the parking lot for a few minutes, looking for his car.

After trying his keys on five other cars, he finally found his own vehicle. He sat in the car a good ten minutes, as the other patrons left. He turned his lights on, then off, wipers on, then off. He started to pull forward into the grass, then stopped.

Finally, when he was the last car, he pulled out onto the road and started to drive away. The patrolman, waiting for this, turned on his lights and pulled the man over. He administered the breathalyzer test, and to his great surprise, the man blew a 0.00. The patrolman was dumbfounded. "This equipment must be broken!" he exclaimed.

"I doubt it," said the man. "Tonight, I am the designated decoy!"

Storks

Two storks are sitting in their nest: a father stork and baby stork. The baby stork is crying, and crying and father stork is trying to calm him.

"Don't worry, son.

Your mother will come back. She's only bringing people babies and making them happy."

The next night, it's father's turn to do the job.

Mother and son are sitting in the nest, the baby stork is crying, and mother is saying "Son, your father will be back as soon as possible, but now he's bringing joy to new mommies and daddies."

A few days later, the stork's parents are desperate: their son is absent from the nest all night! Shortly before dawn, he returns and the parents ask him where he's been all night.

The baby stork says, "Nowhere. Just scaring the hell out of college students!"

PUNishment

Did you hear about the mathematician who hates negative numbers?

She’ll stop at nothing to avoid them.

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

This week's answers on B5

THEME:

Fall's in the Air ACROSS 1. Furry bamboo consumer 6. Cuban dance syllable 9. 100-meter race, e.g.

13. S-shaped moldings 14. Excessively theatrical actor 15. Chap 16. Will alternative 17. Sailor's affirmative 18. At full speed 19. *Cause for fall celebration 21. *Apple-related game 23. European Union, acr.

24. Hawaiian tuber 25. Pen on a farm 28. Color of a bruise 30. *Pumpkins and squash, e.g.

35. "Give me your tired, your ____...."

37. "____ Free," movie about lions 39. Disdain 40. Caribbean color 41. Shiny suit 43. Spaghetti aglio and ____ 44. Peevish 46. Half a round, in golf 47. ____-do-well 48. Battles royale 50. Change for a twenty 52. Banned insecticide, acr.

53. *Back-to-School event 55. Hermey the Dentist 57. *Apple sauce 61. *____ weather 65. Cell phone bill item 66. Bar association 68. Wombs 69. Begin, began, ____ 70. Cut grass 71. Romanov rulers 72. Command with

"at"

73. Stiff grass bristle 74. "Hobby" animal DOWN 1. Beckham of "Spice Girls" 2. Turkish honorific 3. Not far 4. Look into 5. In the Land of Nod 6. Online conversation 7. *Cushion for certain seasonal ride 8. Naked protozoa 9. Obtuse, as in person 10. ____ bowl, frozen dish 11. Largest human organ 12. Precedes Kong 15. Hindi courtesy title, pl.

20. Modern-day aqualung, acr.

22. Domain 24. Wood-eating house hazard 25. Involuntary contraction 26. Chef's headgear

27. Phil Collins' "____ Be in My Heart" 29. *Maze plant 31. Upward and onto 32. Wide-____ notebook 33. *Like leaves in fall 34. Stall call 36. *Much-used fall garden tool 38. Not any 42. Extend subscription 45. Unquestioning ones 49. Fraternity house 51. Miss Marple, e.g.

54. "Is Your Mama a ____?"

56. Dom DeLuise in 1980 role 57. Rubik's puzzle 58. Away from port 59. The state before riches?

60. Malaria symptom 61. Saw, sawed, ____ 62. Drop of sorrow 63. Makes a mistake 64. Precedes shine 67. Gift topper Solution on B5

September 12, 2024

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Obituaries Donna Wilson BOULDER - Donna Jean Moosman Wilson, 85, passed away August 30, 2024, at her home in Boulder.

She was born on December 21, 1938, in Escalante to Lorin Melvin and Uvada Alvey Moosman. She married Bruce Wilson on January 13,1956, in Fredonia, Arizona.

He preceded her in death on March 27, 2011.

Donna was very involved in her community, serving in many civic areas.

She was a volunteer fireman and personally drove the first fire truck into Boulder.

She was instrumental in obtaining a grant for the first fire station in Boulder. She was an EMT; secretary of the Boulder Cattleman’s Association; secretary of the Boulder Irrigation and Water Development Company. She managed the Boulder Irrigation Water system for over 35 years and managed the Boulder landfill for over 30 years. She served eight years as mayor of Boulder, was on the Boulder Town Council for eight years, Boulder Planning Commission for eleven years.

She donated property to Boulder Town for a town park.

She also owned and operated The Circle Cliff Motel for a period of time and worked in Hall’s store for a number of years. She was a true friend to all. A full life of service to her community.

Survived by her children: Junius Robert (Maria) Wilson, Dean Wilson, and Cynthia Wilson (Adan Acosta) all of Boulder; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is also preceded in death by her parents; son, Steven Wayne Wilson; siblings: Leon Moosman, Melba Mathews, Ray Moosman, Merrill Moosman and Donald Moosman.

Graveside services and interment was held Friday, September 6, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the Boulder Cemetery. There was no public visitation. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

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FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Why is the summer season so short? It is coming to an end next week.

It is really cooling down somewhat, and we might even get some rain in the next couple of days. The good thing is that you won’t have to mow your lawn too many more times. Fall is in the air, and we have lost two hours of daylight; the nighttime is getting earlier by the day.

This last week was really eventful. We had a great car show last Saturday, and there were a whole lot of really great cars. I did win a trophy for my Model A. My 1950 Ford pickup was against some really great cars, but I was thrilled that I did get one. Stewart from Royal Express also won one for his freshly restored car. Kermit is the one who puts on our show now, and he does a bang up job with all of his gang of volunteers. The music and the weather was really good, but I got a good sunburn.

Look for a Christmas car show coming in December.

The other event that I just learned about at the taco stand was the mountain bike races that we had here in Panguitch. I knew that the school had a team, but I had no idea how big it had gotten. There were 1,500 high school bikers that were here, and many of

the races had a lot of riders in them. (There were seventy-three in one race that I heard about.)

Claudia Crump wants to thank all of those that answered the call to help clean up the Marilyn Buckley outdoor school room.

She gave me the wrong phone number to get a hold of to volunteer at the Garfield Memorial Thrift Store.

It is 690-1068, and they really need people to help out there as a volunteer maybe one or two hours a week.

This store is really a great asset to our community.

We have a few events this week. The town has two tackle football teams, and the kids are learning the game and having fun doing it. On this Saturday, the 14th, Fillmore will be here, and 4th - 6th graders will be playing a morning game at 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and the 7th and 8th graders will be playing at 11 a.m. Come on out and watch them on the high school field. Then, on the 18th, North Sevier will be here, and the games will start at 5:00 for the 4th - 6th graders, and the 7th 8th grade team will play at 7:00.

This is the first summer that I can remember that the price of gas didn’t go up, and Panguitch has some of the lowest prices around. The main reason

Jaynie Connor

At the Cruizin' Old 89 Car Show, which took place in Panguitch on Sept. 6 and 7, Mack Oetting won a first place trophy for his Ford Model A. is that oil prices have remained steady at seventy dollars a barrel. Our country has been producing enough oil that they are exporting it. Five or six years ago, oil was stuck below $40 a barrel, and gas was also low, but the oil companies weren’t making any money. Our ex-president had OPEC cut back three million barrels a day, and that allowed big oil to make money, but because the oil got higher, so did the gas.

The new president, to offset some of the high cost of oil, took a lot of oil out of

our reserve, and that kept the price down somewhat.

You should see gas prices keep going down because in October OPEC is going to increase their oil up again by three million gallons a day. This should help refill our oil reserves and keep the cost of living down even more. Electric cars and gas cars that have a lot better gas mileage are also helping.

Why wish to make something good, when you can go out and do that for yourself.

Mack O.

Obituaries

Renee Porter ESCALANTE / OREM - Gladys Renee Robinson Porter passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, surrounded by her family.

She was born December 16, 1931, in Richfield, Utah, to H. Blake Robinson and M. Gurena DeLange Robinson.

They moved to Escalante, Utah, when she was 12 years old. She was a cheerleader, served on the student council and was yearbook editor for Escalante High School.

She married her sweetheart Varley Ben Porter in the Salt Lake Temple on April 21, 1950.

She worked as a Home Economics Teacher at American Fork High School, where she retired after 21 years from teaching clothing, foods, marriage and family living, and child development.

She loved to sew, watch old movies, have homemade piña coladas, and attend the temple, but mostly she loved serving her family and others.

She was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions including: Stake missionary, Primary teacher, Young Women’s President, Chorister for three Bishoprics, and Stake Relief Society President.

She is survived by her four children: Bryce E. (DiAnn) Porter, Shelley (Jim) Olsen, Coy D. (Tricia) Porter, and Charlotte (Norman) Johnson; 13 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren; and sibling W. Beth (Bruce) Jacobson of Concord, North Carolina.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; siblings: Blake D. (Cora Lee) Robinson, Juana (George) Staples, Rhoda (Joe) Allen (the ‘Triplets’), and Ruth (Matland) Baugh of Tropic, Utah; grandson: Ryan Johnson; and great-grandson: Drew Briggs.

Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, September 12 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hillcrest 2nd/3rd Ward Chapel, 1450 South 800 East, Orem. Viewings were held Wednesday, September 11 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. and also prior to services on Thursday (today) from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Escalante Cemetery on Friday, September 13 at 1:00 p.m. with a viewing at 12:30 p.m. Services will be live-streamed.

Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

Lida Partridge PANGUITCH - Lida Partridge, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully August 28, 2024, at home with family by her side.

Lida was born in Panguitch, Utah, December 27, 1942, to Millard and Mary Ellen Hatch. Lida was the eighth of nine children. She loved growing up in a large family in a small town. She loved her siblings and enjoyed spending time with them, telling memories and laughing. She made many close childhood friends that she cherished throughout her life.

Lida was taught to read by her sister, Mamie, at an early age and developed a lifelong love of reading and books. She had a great reading voice and read to many children including her own.

Lida enjoyed volunteering at a local school tutoring children and sharing her love of books.

Lida graduated from Panguitch High School where she was involved in cheerleading and was editor of the yearbook. She enjoyed participating in 4H where she learned to sew clothing, a skill she utilized throughout her life.

Following high school, Lida moved to SLC and graduated from Steven Henniger’s Business College.

Lida married her high school sweetheart, Merlin Partridge, on August 10, 1962, in the St. George temple for time and all eternity. Their relationship was a sweet and loving one. They treated each other with kindness and respect and truly enjoyed spending time together. They were blessed with six children whom they loved dearly.

Lida used her business education, working and putting Merlin through college at the University of Utah. She worked for a time for the Salt Lake Planning Commision. Following the birth of their third child, Lida turned her attention to raising her children. Once her children were all in school, she returned to work as a dental office receptionist for Dr. DuWayne Swenson and his wife, Bonnie, until their retirement. They developed a strong friendship and remained friends for the rest of their lives.

Next, Lida was persuaded into babysitting her grandson, Jeff.

Word got out that a loving grandma was staying home babysitting. Soon, Lida’s home was a daycare for many lucky children who all called her “Grandma Lida.”

She treated them like her own and loved and nurtured them as such.

Lida was a happy person with a contagious smile and laugh. She was content with her life and her situation, never dreaming of worldly riches, but finding peace and happiness in her relationship with her Savior and the people in her life. She had a big heart and loved life and people treating everyone with kindness and love.

Lida especially loved babies and children.

Lida was an active member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

She served in various positions throughout her life. Her favorite callings were teaching children.

After retirement, Lida and Merlin served three church missions; Arizona, Phoenix; New York, Rochester; and New Zealand, Wellington. Serving these missions was a testament of her faith as she just wanted to stay home and spend time with her children and grandchildren. She turned out to be a wonderful missionary, teaching the gospel with love and compassion.

Following their missions, the couple moved to St. George to enjoy the mild winters. Lida welcomed family and friends to visit them in their new home. She opened her home and heart to everyone who entered.

Lida was a courageous breast cancer survivor, with her loving husband at her side throughout the entire battle.

In their last years, Lida and Merlin were welcomed into the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Shawn Kearns, who lovingly cared for them until their passing.

Farewell for now, we love you so much our dearest mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

You are in our hearts and memories until we meet again for eternity.

Lida is preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Norma. Brothers Wendell, Lyle, Carvel, Claude and Bruce.

Lida is survived by her children Rodney (Kimberly), Debbie (Eric), Mary (Shawn), Jan (Keith), John, Chris (Lindsey); her brother Mark Hatch and sister Mamie Christiansen; seventeen grandchildren and a great granddaughter and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are welcome to gather for a viewing Friday, September 6, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Centerville Canyon View Ward, 210 East 1825 North, Centerville, Utah 84014.

Funeral services were held Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Canyon View Ward with a viewing from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Lida was laid to rest following the service at Memorial Lakeview Cemetery, 1640 East Lakeview Drive, Bountiful Utah.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Huntsman Cancer Institute https;//give.huntsmancancer.org/page/66450/ donate/1

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Fire Protection: As the 2024 fire season fades

towards fall, Wayne County residents gratefully breathe a sigh of relief that, so far, nothing big has happened here. We also know that a big fire is almost inevitable. Our last big fires, Carcass Creek and Lost Lake, were fortunately contained without loss of life or dwellings. But things have changed.

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the rapid accumulation of vegetation once people move in. That vegetation, brown or green, can transmit a fire from brush or woodlands to the house, or from a housefire to its surroundings.

Maintaining defensible space that keeps flames and flying embers from taking out your buildings means (1) landscaping a perimeter of up to one-hundred feet from the house with plants that are drought tolerant and do not dry out and become fire spreaders, (2) reducing ladder fuels by cutting off lower branches of trees to prevent ground fire from climbing up into the trees, and (3) keeping crowns of trees trimmed apart to lessen tree-to-tree spread, and other site specific actions.

The Wayne County Fire Department can help property owners in a couple of ways. We, in conjunction with state forestry experts, can consult before, during and after construction to offer ad-

vice about staying in compliance with the WUI Code and other safe practices. We will also offer to take those low hanging branches and other dead trees up to eight inches in diameter and chip them up for mulch. No roots, dirt/rock encrusted wood or any kind of brush can be chipped. The next chipping will commence October 1.

To get in on that, send your name, address or GPS, phone number, email address, description and quantity of materials, and the time it took you to get piles ready. Piles must be along roadways and stacked perpendicular

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to the roadway with the butt ends sticking out to the road. The road needs turnarounds big enough for a truck and trailer. Email Chief Chris Whetton, wcfd0601@gmail.com, before September 30 At the same time, we are launching a new Community Wildfire Protection Planning (CWPP) process.

This will help identify and assess hazard areas and lead to mitigation efforts in a private-public collaboration. The kickoff and orientation will be at the new Torrey Fire Station and by Zoom at 5 p.m. on September 19. RSVP to centralutahfire@swca.com.

Phyllis Alvey ESCALANTE - Phyllis Haws Alvey passed away August 30, 2024, in Erda, Utah, where she had been living with her daughter. She was born to loving parents Dee and Elda Haws in Escalante on November 7, 1935.

She lived her life in the Escalante area. As a child she loved riding horses with her brothers and sisters on the ranch. Told the story often of how they rode the horses to the town to attend school, they did this up until she was in the third grade.

Phyllis was married to Dale Lyman where they had two wonderful daughters, Larane and Donnie.

They later divorced.

She married Freland Alvey June 9, 1956. This union added another daughter, Terrie, to the family. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George Temple on April 24, 1981.

Lots of memories were made with family and friends spending much time in the Escalante and Boulder Mountains, hunting, fishing and camping.

Time was also spent biking, camping and driving the roads while exploring the desert.

During her life, she worked for Escalante City, and ran the Alvey Café (Upper Café) with her family. She owned and operated her own ceramic shop, Alvey Ceramics and Gifts, where she spent countless hours pouring, firing and creating beautiful ceramic art. She loved teaching and helping family, friends and youth groups to enjoy this craft that she loved. All the while selling Avon and later helping her daughter, Donnie, continue with this endeavor.

She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she held and enjoyed many callings, but her favorite was being part of the DUP, learning and hearing about her ancestors.

Sewing has always been a part of her life. She was very active in the 4-H program, teaching and learning herself. One of her favorite accomplishments was creating and making a wool suit that won a ribbon and being able to model this at the Utah State Fair. Every Easter, she made matching dresses for her girls, and later prom dresses. She made all Freland’s, and others’ western shirts and even made the jockey silks for her dad’s jockeys.

She is now reunited with her parents, husband, brothers, Klyn (Marlene), Don (Ethel), Haws; sister, Jean (Mel) Dutton; brother-in-law, LaDell Alvey and her daughters Larane and Donnie. What a great reunion.

Leaving behind her sister Lois (Ray) Barney; youngest daughter, Terrie (Clyde) Christensen; grandkids, Cory (Austin) Murray, Straton (Liz) Christensen, Cassidy (Ryan) Fullmer, Carly and Crisann Christensen, Dale (Sandy) Sanders, Vickie (Gene) Henderson and Glenn Sanders, and much loved great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She now has the opportunity to meet and love two great-great granddaughters before they join us here in a short time.

May she rest in peace knowing she was loved deeply by those who had the privilege to have known her in their lives. She leaves behind a legacy that will continue to love keeping family traditions and enjoy the talents we were blessed to learn from her.

A special thank you to Magleby Mortuary, especially to Joe for traveling so far, so late to take her lovingly back to her home.

Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at the Escalante Cemetery, today, Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

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Schools and Sports Utah State University Looks to Improve Early Identification of Autism in Children

by Alex Gonzalez | Utah News Connection

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Project ECHO is a lifelong learning and guided practice model providing professional development and offering best practices.

UTAH - Utah lags behind the national average of identifying children for autism.

In an effort to improve the state's standing, the Institute for Disability, Research, Policy and Practice at Utah State University will offer free, remote early identification of autism training for Utah service providers.

Janel Preston, special educator at the university, said when early identification is missed, children and families are not getting critical services to increase overall quality of life.

"It is really important for providers, as well as just the general public, to have a better understanding of what autism is," Preston urged. "And how we can help support and increase that awareness, acceptance."

Data from 2020 show ten Utah children per thousand were identified to have autism by age four. The na-

tional average is more than twenty per thousand. Preston pointed out the Autism ECHO sessions will start on Sept. 25 and will aim to give educators, providers, case managers, administrators and families the tools they need to improve identification.

Preston acknowledged it is hard to pinpoint why Utah falls behind in the early identification of autism but suspects it could be due to lack of access. She added in comparison to other states, Utah is pretty rural,

which can pose unique challenges.

"If you live along the Wasatch Front you have access to a lot of things," Preston explained. "But coming maybe from San Juan County, that is a long drive into the Wasatch Front, which requires families to take time off from work, if you have a child that is not able to make transitions very easily that can then cause a ripple effect."

Preston added children who go years without being

diagnosed can struggle to navigate interactions with peers, manage school work and get a job later in life.

Preston hopes the program provides all kinds of Utahns the ability to foster connections and community.

"I could say, 'Hey, I have this kid or this family, this is what is going on, what are some things that I could do? What are some resources that I might not be aware of?'" Preston emphasized.

PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

The Bobcats had a great week in sports. On Thursday, the Cats hosted the cross country race. For the girls, Brooke Albrecht came in first, Annie Yardley came in second, Halle Albrecht came in fourth, and Paisley Henrie in sixth for a score of 15. First place went to the Cats, second

place went to Milford with 35 points, and Bryce came in third with 41. The boys' team has a lot of young runners, but they get better each week. Josh Perez took fourth, Curtis Henrie took sixth, Matt Woolsey came in tenth, Lincoln Henrie came in thirteenth, and Jake Marshall came in fourteenth. Wayne won with a score of 30, and the Cats had 33 points and took second. On the 19th, the race will be out at Milford.

You can see the whole race at their course.

The baseball team still only has one loss, and this week, it only got better.

The Cats went to Pinnacle

and won in four innings, 28-3. Valley was here in Panguitch on Friday. I went over to help the Lions get set up for breakfast for the car show, and the score was 5 to 3, in favor of Valley, when I left. I called up Kay Englestead for the score of the game, and he said it was the JV game and that the Cats ended up winning by one.

In the Varsity game, it was another wipe out, with the Cats winning 15-0 in four innings.

The Cats played at Piute last night, and they have a game here in Panguitch against Green River on the 18th.

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ECAF 20: Now called the Escalante Canyons Art Festival, the theme

continues to be "Art Inspired by Place." The event draws artists worldwide to compete in plein air and studio competitions, contribute to art exhibits and sales, and teach workshops and demonstrations. Vendors sell their crafts and unique wares, while attendees enjoy live music and guided tours. There is something for everyone.

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Katy Ann Fox paints en plein air (the act of painting outdoors) during the 2023 Escalante Canyons Art Festival. This year, the Escalante Canyons Art Festival will celebrate 20 years of "Art Inspired by Place" from September 20 - 29 in Escalante, Utah.

Planning to Commercially Buy & Sell Shed Antlers?

Certificate of Registration Required Under New Rules UTAH - The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is reminding the public of some new requirements for anyone who plans to commercially buy and then sell shed antlers in Utah.

Male deer, elk and moose drop their antlers each winter and grow a new set of antlers starting in spring. Looking for the shed antlers is an activity that many Utahns enjoy each year.

In May, the Utah Wildlife Board approved a new law designating that legally obtained shed antlers and horns may be purchased or sold at any time in a whole or altered state. However, a certificate of registration— a document that authorizes a particular activity—is required for commercial antler buyers. A "commercial antler buyer" is defined as an individual or entity that buys shed antlers or horns for the purpose of reselling them for financial gain.

This new rule does not apply to shed hunters who pick up shed antlers off the

ground and then sell them to an antler buyer. There are still no license or permit fees for anyone who shed hunts in Utah, unless they plan to commercially buy and resell the antlers.

"This new law went into effect on July 1, and we wanted to remind the public about this rule before next year's shed antler gathering begins," DWR Once-In-A-Lifetime Species Coordinator Rusty Robinson said. "This new law helps provide some clarity regarding the legality of this growing industry in Utah."

The certificate of registration required for commercial antler buyers costs $150 and can be purchased online, at a DWR office or from any available license agent. It is valid for 365 days.

More information about shed antler gathering requirements can be found on the DWR website.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Summerfest:

The Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus new batteries will extend the use of the air tanks when our twelve volunteer firefighters are conducting firefighting and rescue operations throughout Garfield County.

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Nancy Lewis paints en plein air (the act of painting outdoors) during the 2023 Escalante Canyons Art Festival. This year, the Escalante Canyons Art Festival will celebrate 20 years of "Art Inspired by Place" from September 20 - 29 in Escalante, Utah.

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to art exhibits and sales, and teach workshops and demonstrations. Vendors sell their crafts and unique wares, while attendees enjoy live music and guided tours. There is something for everyone.

Over the years, each new colorful layer has included the addition of local youth artists, increased plein air competitions, broadened displays, more venues for workshops and lectures in neighboring communities, and highlighted local artists, as well as an artist in residence.

Dr. Lonny Granston is this year’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument 2024 Artist in Residence. Granston’s work in previous years shows his passion for vivid images depicted with vibrant color. This year, he will experiment using both hemispheres of the brain by painting a pastel (right brain) while delivering a lecture on a medical topic (left brain). The process promises to be fascinating. See the website for all scheduled events.

Louise Fischman is the 2024 Festival featured artist. She describes her artistic inspiration: “I create paintings that are inspired by the earth’s processes and energies. The seemingly solid geologi-

cal forms in a landscape give way to cracks, seams and flow lines that mingle, cross, and compress as they melt into fantastic patterns.

I continue to be inspired by this mysterious and beautiful occurrence.” Her paintings will surely inspire all who see them.

The live music for this year’s festival is as diverse as the landscape backdrop, from David Hauze and Shannon Ullman’s folksy melodies on harp and guitar to local artist Kenny Hall’s western singing to Pasos Gigantes harmonic artisans to Sihasin, the Benally Navajo siblings whose music has a message and has repeatedly been recognized with awards across the globe. There is something for every ear to enjoy.

For the visual arts, standard artist registration ended on September 3 for Plein Air and Studio Work.

All registered artists must stop by the stamp-in location to verify their registration, acknowledge that they have read the rules and guidelines, and collect their name tags and any other orientation materials.

Plein Air needs to be stamped Friday, September 20, through Monday, September 23.

The Paint-Out is the only other category that needs to be stamped when artists will have twentyfour hours to complete a painting anywhere along Scenic Byway 12 between

Red Canyon on the west end and Torrey on the east end.

Drawing is this year’s 20th Anniversary Bonus Category. Drawings can be plein air or studio. Accepted mediums are charcoal, pen and ink, marker, and graphite pencil. All drawings must be black-andwhite or grayscale.

Special categories include Nocturne, Miniatures, Drawing, Paint-Out, and Junior (Grades K-12 with four sub-categories).

These special competitions broaden the challenge and opportunity for those interested in expanding their options. The information for artists lists more de-

tails, including cash award amounts.

Whether you are interested in music, creative writing, or the visual arts as a creator or appreciator, the 20th anniversary of the Escalante Canyons Art Festival has something for all to enjoy in the inspiring setting of southern Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. We hope to see you there.

Additional information, including where to register and details for attendees, can be found at escalantecanyonsartfestival. org.

—Escalante Canyons Art Festival

Legal Notices NOTICE Of PROPOSED CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY Please take notice that the Wayne County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following: PROPOSED CHANGE: ZONE CHANGE FROM RESIDENTIAL/ AGRICULTURAL TO BCI WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INTENDED USE: AUTO MECHANIC REPAIR & SALES CHANGE REQUESTED BY: SPENCER MAY A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON: SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 @ 7:00 PM AT THE WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LEGAL DES: Approx ½ acre of a 4 acre parcel in Sec 17 T27S R3E Being located in the NE part of Parcel 01-0017-0088/ O-88 Address: 475 N Ledge Road Fremont, UT Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 12 & 19, 2024

earmarked to purchase upgraded rechargeable batteries for the SCBA tanks, according to Fire Chief Austen Armstrong. “The Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus new batteries will extend the use of the air tanks when our twelve volunteer firefighters are conducting firefighting and rescue operations throughout Garfield County,” said Armstrong.

Always promoting safety, the PLFD also distributed more than two-

hundred "File for Life" packets to attendees. They included refrigerator magnets, a window decal and a medical record for each adult to complete.

In case of emergency, first responders will be able to locate medical records, emergency contact information, and allergies in the magnetic file holder.

Additional donations were also received to support the PLFD's 15th anniversary celebration, which is scheduled for Saturday, July 5, 2025. More details to come soon on that event at Panguitch Lake.

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Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF UTAH, GARFIELD COUNTY 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, Telephone: (435) 676-1104; Facsimile: (435) 676-8239. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAULA JUNE GRANT DESCHENES, deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS, Case No. 243600012, Assigned Judge: MANDY LARSEN, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ROBIN K. GRANT-CROOKS was appointed as Personal Representatives of the estate of PAULA JUNE GRANT DESCHENES and creditors of the estate are given notice to present their claims to BARRY L. HUNTINGTON, attorney for the estate, P.O. Box 388, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, within 3 months after the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. DATED this 15th of August, 2024. BARRY L. HUNTINGTON Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 22 & 29 and SEPTEMBER 5 & 12, 2024 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ANTIMONY TOWN ANTIMONY TOWN WELL #1 EQUIPPING PROJECT SECTION 00 11 13 Antimony Town (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Antimony Town Well #1 Equipping Project 8075C Bids for the construction of the Project will be received on October 2nd at 2:00 PM via quest cdn online bidding network.

The Project includes the following Work: Construction of a CMU or ICF Well House Building, plumbing, site improvements, installation of 3,200 feet of 6” HDPE waterline, and other water improvements.

Obtaining the Bidding Documents Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: https://www.ensignutah.com/bid-access/ or www. questcdn.com Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Ensign Engineering and Land Surveying 225 North 100 East Richfield, Utah 84701 Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office by paying a deposit of $100 for each set, no part of which will be refunded.

Make deposit checks for Bidding Documents payable to Ensign Engineering and Land Surveying.

Pre-bid Conference A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held via a google meets video conference: Antimony Town Well #1 Equipping Pre-Bid Thursday, September 19 · 1:00 – 2:00pm Time zone: America/Denver Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pbp-ubjusfi Or dial: 2183-412-(US) +1 971 PIN: 827 899 089# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/pbp-ubjusfi?pin=2350448052600 Questions All questions should be directed in writing via quest CDN. In interest of a fair bidding process, verbal questions will not be accepted. The last day for questions shall be September 30th at 1:00 PM. Instructions to Bidders.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

Owner reserves all rights to reject any and all bids.

This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: Antimony Town By: Kaymar Willis Title: Mayor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 12, 19 & 26, 2024 INVITATION TO BID WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT 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 at 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 26, 2024 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 SEPTEMBER 12 & 19, 2024

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Groundbreaking: We are excited for this new expansion as our

community would typically have to travel many miles away to have certain procedures like a tonsillectomy. Now they get to stay close to home, near their families, making their care more convenient and comfortable.

—DeAnn Brown, president of Garfield Memorial Hospital

Courtesy Intermountain Health

Intermountain Garfield Memorial Hospital held a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of a new operating room and pharmacy services on Thursday, August 29. The new operating room center will greatly expand services in the hospital. This marks the first expansion to the hospital in decades.

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Brown, president of Garfield Memorial Hospital.

“Now they get to stay close to home, near their families, making their care more convenient and comfortable.”

We anticipate being able to do elective surgical cases such as hernia repair, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and tonsillectomies to name a few. Keeping care close to home is a goal of Intermountain and Garfield.

An additional operating room is being added to serve as both a gastroenterology suite that can continue to provide screening colonoscopies and EGDs, as well as regular surgical cases. The expansion will remodel the hospital’s central processing area, the post anesthesia care unit, and the pharmacy.

The new pharmacy,

Courtesy Intermountain Health

Intermountain Garfield Memorial Hospital held a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of a new operating room and pharmacy services on Thursday, August 29. with that new ventilation system, creates the ability to provide for mixing IV medications in a sterile environment. This remodel

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 Oct. 9, 2024 either electronically using the Division`s online 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 EXTENSION(S) 97-2371 (A78917): Natalie Pfleger is/are filing an extension for 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (Near Boulder) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. IRON COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3517 (a52068): Jack M. Doty propose(s) using 0.0193 cfs OR 1.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles SE of Brian Head) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. KANE COUNTY EXTENSION(S) 61-1780 (a6616c): Sorensen Revocable Family Trust is/are filing an extension for 0.0014 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from the Unnamed Spring and or Well (8 MILES WEST OF LONG VALLEY JC) for DOMESTIC. WAYNE COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5535 (A84374): Jay D. and Kristine K. Booth propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.312 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5 miles North of Loa) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 95-5536 (A84385): Chaveli Cepero Luis and Antonio Vazquez propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles east of Hanksville) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. EXTENSION(S) 95-5271 (A78891): Joe Bowler and Dixie Bowler Family Trust is/are filing an extension for 0.015 cfs OR 1.34 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5 miles NE of Loa) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 12 & 19, 2024

will provide state-of-the-art facilities to accomplish this in an easier way.

The expansion project will be headed up by VCBO Architecture and Hughes Construction. The project is looking to be completed early 2026.

“We are thrilled to be part of a new level of care in Garfield County at Garfield Memorial Hospital.

Intermountain Health is an incredible partner and an icon in many communities, the state and especially in rural Utah,” said Annie Simkins, director of marketing & business development at Hughes Construction. “It is so important to us to continue to develop and support their efforts in providing much needed healthcare talent, compassion, and elevated medical services. We too honor and believe in the ‘Power Of We.’” This project would not be possible without the dedicated support of Garfield County, and a thankful land exchange with the Hatch Ranching Company LTD, which is owned by the James L. Hatch family.

The Garfield Memorial Hospital is co-owned

by Garfield County, and Intermountain Health handles the operations. The hospital has twenty beds, clinical services, as well as a twenty-four-bed long-term care facility attached.

“This is a blessing to us,” said Garfield County Commission Chair Leland Pollock, as he reflected on Garfield Memorial Hospital. “In a town of 1,900 people, to have a hospital that competes with big city hospitals, and the care we give, it is unheard of in the

United States. Our performance ratings, patient scores and quality of care are always near the top.”

Pollock also recognized that the county has seen drastic changes to the economics with mining and drilling jobs that have mainly moved away over time. Garfield Memorial Hospital has been one of the larger employers for the rural area.

“That is a huge economic driver for, especially for this community, but also for this rural area.

We have people commute here to work here,” said Pollock.

“We are very grateful for the collaboration and support from our County and our County Commissioners Leland Pollock, Jerry Taylor, David Tebbs,” said Brown.

“Their support cannot be understated for us and our community.”

Garfield Memorial Hospital serves as the only hospital in the county for approximately 5,300 residents of the rural, mountainous area that has become an icon for tourists with nearby Bryce Canyon and beautiful landscapes.

Bryce Canyon sees over two million visitors each year, and when they need care, they can be seen anywhere between Garfield Memorial, Cedar City Hospital and St. George Hospitals, depending on location and trauma.

For more information about Garfield Memorial Hospital, please visit intermountainhealthcare. org.

—Intermountain Health

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National Public Lands Day Events Saturday, Sept. 28 Near Page, Ariz.

PAGE - Save the date for Glen Canyon's 2024 Love Your Lake Park Cleanup and Volunteer Appreciation Lunch on Saturday, September 28.

This event is part of National Public Lands Day, celebrated annually on the fourth Saturday of September, dedicated to the care we share for our nation's public lands.

You can sign up to

participate the morning of the event at the Wahweap Picnic Area, located near Page, Ariz. Sign up begins at 8 a.m. and the cleanup ends at 11 a.m. Afterwards, stick around for the volunteer appreciation lunch to celebrate our volunteers and show thanks for their tremendous work this year.

Lunch will be served at noon to active Glen Canyon volunteers and cleanup

participants. All times are listed in Mountain Standard Time (MST).

Love Your Lake is more than just a cleanup event—it's a chance to connect with residents and strengthen community ties while working together for a common cause. We hope you will join us.

—National Park Service

SBDC Event: These trips are important because

there are so many amazing statewide resources available for business owners, many of them free, but people often don’t know about them. So when there are opportunities to come meet business owners where they are, we jump at the chance.

—Sara Day, Utah Microloan Fund

Courtesy Sara Day

Small business owners meet with resource partners speed dating style to discuss areas of their companies that can be improved at the “Access to Capital and Meet the Resource Partners” event on Aug. 27.

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ideas and to learn about the numerous resources that are available in the area.

The event featured a series of interactive resource meetings, where attendees could present their business concepts and receive constructive critiques from seasoned business experts.

This event not only highlighted the community’s commitment to fostering local businesses, but also empowered entrepreneurs with the tools and support necessary for success.

Attendees were treated to small presentations from resource partners and lenders across the state informing them what each of their departments had to offer. Resources partners in attendance included representatives from Garfield County Planning and Economic Development, Women's Business Center of Utah, Small Business Development Center, Small Business Association of Utah, BIG Cham-

ber of Commerce, Future Ready Utah, APEX Accelerator, Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, Custom Fit, Department of Workforce Services, Cedar City Innovation Center, and Utah State University Extension. The event also had lenders present, including the Utah Microloan Fund, Zions Bank, Utah State Bank, and Utah Independent Bank representatives from Panguitch, Tropic, and Beaver.

After the presentations, business owners were given the chance to meet face to face, speed networking style, with representatives of each of these organizations. This gave them the opportunity to present their own businesses, ask any questions they had, and receive feedback. The atmosphere was charged with energy and collaboration, as business owners exchanged ideas, made new connections, and gained the confidence and knowledge needed to propel their ventures forward. Business own-

ers were given multiple handouts with information they could take home and put into practice, as well as research more on their own.

Sara Day, who traveled from northern Utah to represent Utah Microloan Fund stated, “These trips are important because there are so many amazing statewide resources available for business owners, many of them free, but people often don’t know about them. So when there are opportunities to come meet business owners where they are, we jump at the chance. The Utah Microloan Fund is a nonprofit and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that empowers communities across Utah with microloans and business education. We like to 'walk the walk' of a statewide organization, so visits to our rural communities are essential. Thank you to the SBDC for organizing this event.”

Lease Sale: BLM administers extensive public lands

with substantial potential to advance the nation’s clean energy initiatives. Geothermal leasing is integral to our renewable energy strategy, offering a sustainable energy source with minimal carbon emissions.

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to advance the nation’s clean energy initiatives," said Branch Chief of Fluid Minerals Angela Wadman.

"Geothermal leasing is integral to our renewable energy strategy, offering a sustainable energy source with minimal carbon emissions."

BLM issues geothermal leases for a ten-year period. For each parcel, the bid, rental receipts,

and subsequent royalties are apportioned with 50% of the funds disbursed to the respective state, 25% disbursed to the respective county, and 25% remains in the U.S. Treasury.

If issued, each lease would contain stipulations to protect resources such as endangered species and cultural resources, and would require development to be safe and environmentally responsible. After parcels are leased, lessees must submit site-specific propos-

als for additional in-depth analysis before energy development can begin.

View the environmental documents, lists, maps of the parcels, and attached stipulations at the BLM National NEPA Register where comments may be submitted through the “Participate Now” option. The comment period closes at 4:00 p.m. MST on October 4, 2024.

—Bureau of Land Management

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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.

SENIOR CENTER MENUS

HELP WANTED

PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

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

Meals include milk & bread.

Tues. Sept. 17th

Wed. Sept. 18th

Thurs. Sept. 19th

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

BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Corn, Salad, Fruit, Magic Bars

Cheeseburger, Tomatoes, Onions & Cheese, Veggies, Salad, Wate r m e l o n , Strawberry Cake

Turkey Dinner, Mashed Potaties & Gravy, Corn, Salad, Pears, Cream Pie

P O S I T I O N S AVA I L A B L E: Front Desk Agents Laundry Services Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen

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

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

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tuna Casserole w/ Veggies, Salad Bar, Tues.

Sept. 17th Jell-O Fruit Salad, 1-2-3 Dessert Chicken Alfredo, California Blend, GarWed. Sept. 18th lic Bread, Salad Bar, Pears, No Bake Cookies

Ham, Stuffed Potato, Salad Bar, Peas Thurs.

Sept. 19th & Carrots, Peaches, Raisin Cream Pie All meals are served with milk or juice. If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00 am. 826-4317. Suggested donation for seniors over 60 is $4.00, and under 60 is $10.00

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

SERVICES

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

Escalante AA Meeting

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Tues. & Fri. at 7pm Call 435-676-3653 All meetings are closed discussion

Answers for this week

FOR RENT

Two bedroom apartment,

Bicknell. 900 sq ft/ $1,250/month.

Washer/dryer, dishwasher full bath, firepit out back.

Call or text Miguel at 801-870-9381.

Position Announcements

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring for the following positions. For the application process and description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org Full-Time SpEd Teacher for Garfield Online School Food Service Worker in Panguitch Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers Para-Professionals/Aides at All Schools Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers SALARY: Please see 2024-2025 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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