The Wayne & Garfield County Insider January 19, 2023

Garfield County Commission

Jan. 9, 2023

GARFIELD CO. - A preview of Bryce Canyon National Park’s Centennial observances was the highlight of Garfield County’s January 9 meeting in Panguitch.

Gayle Pollock of the rebranded “Bryce Canyon Association” nonprofit support group said they were planning a “celebration season” for 2023, several years in the planning, with a $300K marketing budget committed. A “robust” ad campaign will begin in February with the underlying message, “If you can only visit one park this year, make it Bryce Canyon.” Each month of this year will have a specific theme, with September’s theme being cultural history during which pioneer handiwork will be showcased.

The actual day—June 8—when legislation was signed in 1923, will be declared “Bryce Canyon National Park Day” by the Governor at the canyon rim. Other invitees include the Secretary of the Interior and the regional Director of the NPS. The Piano Guys will perform in a free

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Federal Government Asks Court to Drop Monuments Lawsuit

by Ian Marynowski

WASHINGTON, D.C.

/ SOUTHERN UTAH - Legal representatives of the federal government have asked the Utah District Court to dismiss a civil case aimed at Joseph R. Biden, Jr. for reinstating the original boundaries of Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments. The motion

Cellist Bonnie Mangold to Perform at Robbers Roost in Torrey on Jan. 21

was filed on Thursday, January 5, 2023.

In the 60-page brief, attorneys Todd Kim and Michael Sawyer—representing the Biden administration—motioned for district court Judge David Nuffer to dismiss the plaintiff’s complaints, which were brought against the federal government over

Torrey Town Council

by Amiee Maxwell

Jan. 12, 2023

TORREY - The January Torrey Town Council kicked off with a few business license and water hook up requests. The council approved a business license for Kathryn Bolz for the Casitas at Capitol Reef (formerly the Capitol Reef Inn and Restaurant) and for Slacker's, which Eduardo Nava will be taking over. The council also approved a new water hook up for Duane Platt and 3.2 additional ERUs for new cabins at the Broken Spur (which was contingent on passing the water ordinance later in the meeting).

Next, Curt Robbins, with the National Forest Service, took the floor to discuss current projects including the Meeks Mesa Campground and Holt Draw Trail System project. The Forest Service is proposing a new campground

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the reinstatement of the two national monuments.

The brief stated that the counties and state had failed to “allege injury” or illustrate “legally protectable interests” that could be remedied by an almost two million square acre proposed reduction to the federally protected monuments.

“Plaintiffs’ challenges focus not on actual concrete injuries, but on their disagreement with the President’s policy decision to protect the relevant lands and resources,” the document stated, while building a claim that Article

Lawsuit

Bicknell Town Council

by Lisa Jeppson

Jan. 5, 2023

BICKNELL - On Thursday, January 5, 2023, the first Bicknell Town Council meeting of the year was held at 7:00 p.m. The agenda was accepted and approved, and the minutes from the previous meeting held in December were also accepted and approved.

The first order of business was presented by Frannie Lloyd, who is proposing to reopen Cedar House Mercantile. She’d like to open her store back up in a building located on the northwest side of her property. She would like to have an addition of a bathroom and kitchen added and would like to see construction start as soon as possible. The mayor and council advised Lloyd that she would need to apply for a building permit and go before Planning and Zoning with blueprints; if approved, she can move forward with her plans. Cedar House Mercantile sells clothing, organic lotions and potions and an eclectic assortment of goods. The previous Mercantile was a success, but it was closed due to the medical condi-

10 Close-to-home Ice Fishing Spots to Visit this Winter with the Whole Family

TORREY - On Saturday, January 21 at 7 p.m.,

Bonnie

will give a live performance only at Robbers Roost in Torrey. Mangold’s lifetime of studying how “heart” brings out the deepest aspects of music makes her a uniquely gift-

ed teacher and player. She will perform a recital of original and classic works and discuss each piece with the audience.

Mangold’s cello career has spanned more than six decades. After graduation Bonnie Mangold

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If you don’t ski or snowboard, winter in Utah can feel never-ending. But another great way to get outdoors is heading to a nearby lake for an afternoon or weekend of ice fishing.

SALT LAKE CITY -

If you don’t ski or snowboard, winter in Utah can feel never-ending. But another great way to get outdoors is heading to a nearby lake for an afternoon or weekend of ice fishing.

There are a lot of

options in Utah when it comes to ice fishing. If you are busy and looking for a place close to home where you can take the whole family for an afternoon of ice fishing, here are some great options throughout the state:

Close to Salt Lake City (within a two-hour drive)

Echo Reservoir, Summit County (offers

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Courtesy Entrada Institute

Acclaimed cellist Bonnie Mangold will give a live performance only at Robbers Roost in Torrey on Saturday, January 21 at 7 p.m.

acclaimed cellist

Mangold

Garfield

Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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Legal representatives of the federal government have asked the Utah District Court to dismiss a civil case aimed at Joseph R. Biden, Jr. for reinstating the original boundaries of Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments.

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Bonnie Mangold:

Mangold’s lifetime of studying how “heart” brings out the deepest aspects of music makes her a uniquely gifted teacher and player. She will perform a recital of original and classic works and discuss each piece with the audience.

Bonnie Mangold

from the Julliard School of Music, she became the principal cellist of the National Orchestra of Colombia, in Bogotá, Colombia, and professor of cello at the National Conservatory. Following her years in Colombia, she moved to London for further cello studies with the renowned William Pleeth. Having accepted a position with the Utah Symphony, she came to Utah in 1969. Mangold played cello in the symphony for 39 years before retiring in 2007 and moving to Teasdale.

The beauty and solitude of Wayne County have allowed her to heal from an illness that left her unable to play for a time. However, the hiatus in playing the cello motivated her to turn to the art of writing. Currently, she

is working on her fourth book, an etude book for cellists based on her own pieces.

With her sister, pianist Marilyn Garst, Bonnie continues to give performances as part of the Mangold Duo. Their many performances in Washington, D.C., have included venues such as The National Gallery of Art, but one of Bonnie’s favorite recollections is of a performance some years ago here in Wayne County for the Entrada Institute.

The audience for this live performance will be limited; and the event, sponsored by the Entrada Institute, will not be livestreamed. To reserve tickets, go to www.entradainstitute.org, click on “Attend an Event,” and complete the brief form. Audience members will be required to wear masks.

—Entrada Institute

Bicknell Council:

Reopening of Cedar House Mercantile, an emergency incident at Blackburn's Propane Yard in Bicknell, and Animal Resolution No. 5-12-2016 discussed.

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tion of Lloyd's mother. Lloyd would like to have everything done and the store ready by March 1st.

The next order of business was the emergency incident that took place on December 1, 2022, at Blackburn’s Propane Yard in Bicknell. There was a small fire that was sparked by dropping a small propane tank, which was being revalved at the time. April Jacobs, who resides in Bicknell and lives close to the propane yard, was concerned that the Wayne Community Health Center was evacuated but residents were not informed.

Wayne County Sheriff Micah Gulley was also in attendance and stated, “This was not a Code Red situation.” A Code Red would require the emergency service department to do a reverse 911 call to each and every resident in Bicknell and to all of the residences within a 5 mile radius who would be affected by such an emergency. “I’m glad this happened. It’s a wakeup call,” stated Sheriff Gulley. Kassidee Brown, EMS Director for Wayne County, was on her way to the National Finals Rodeo being held in Las Vegas when she heard the call over her radio. Her first thought was, “It’s finally happened.” She stated that all emergency services personnel will be training in the future to help with just such an emergency when it arises again, because it will.

The last order of business was in regard to the Animal Resolution No. 5-12-2016. This is a resolution concerning responsible animal ownership within town boundaries, owner liability, dog licensing and vaccination, vicious animals and cruelty to animals. Local residents were in attendance to discuss the issue of their neighbor's dogs, which have been coming onto their property and attacking and killing their

chickens. Sheriff Gulley, who knows this law very well, stated that the Sheriff’s Department doesn’t enforce town law. “My hands are tied. I am only allowed by law to uphold the laws of the State of Utah and the County of Wayne. Any laws adopted by towns within Wayne County are the responsibility of the towns.” Any animal can be dispatched if it is attacking a child, other animals or livestock by the owner who’s property is being violated. If a dog bites a human, said dog needs to be put into quarantine for 24 hours to determine if said animal has rabies. If it is determined to be rabid, then it’s head will be sent to Salt Lake to be examined by the Bureau of Epidemiology located in the Utah Public Health Laboratory. A dog needs to be tethered, in a fenced in yard, penned or under the owners control.

“If you don’t have control of your dog and it bites someone or kills another animal, it is your responsibility as that dog’s owner to take full responsibility for that animal,” stated Sheriff Gulley. Councilmembers stated that towns need to go before the Wayne County Commissioners and ask for their help in the enforcement of town laws, and that it’s not just a Bicknell issue; it’s an issue in all of the towns within Wayne County. Councilmembers stressed that there is a need for an Animal Enforcement Officer who can travel the County and pick-up these dogs that are roaming the streets. Noreen Johnson, Bicknell Town Mayor, stated, “Be a responsible animal owner.”

To read the resolution, go to https://www. bicknellutah.com/uploads/1/3/4/8/134804993/ animalresolution.pdf

The Town of Bicknell will hold its regular Town Council meetings the first Thursday of each month, unless notified, at the Bicknell Town Hall; 64 W 100 N, Bicknell Utah, meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Goings on...

Amber Fullerton is Wayne County's New Librarian

Courtesy Amber Fullerton

Amber Fullerton is Wayne County's new Librarian.

BICKNELL - It took over ten months to find someone to fill the shoes left behind by Jana Alexander, who resigned as Wayne County Librarian on January 7, 2022. We had a wonderful member of our community step up and volunteer her time to fill the position; thank you, Barbara Tewell, for your time and service. Wayne County pays the Tri-County Bookmobile $30,000 a year to provide families the enjoyment of reading.

On November 1, 2022, Amber Fullerton was hired for the position. She moved to Wayne County three years ago with her two daughters. She attended the Academy of Math, Engineering and Science and was the second graduating class, 2007. Her roots run deep within Wayne County. Her Great-great-grandfather Holt settled Fruita in 1899. Let’s welcome her and her family back to Wayne County.

While getting to know Amber, she told me that our library is really a warehouse for the Bookmobile, but the warehouse is run like a regular library. Amber and Barbara were cataloging new children's books as we spoke.

I was curious about the book sale, which was held the later part of November. Amber stated that it went “so good, so good.” She wanted to thank Milton Taft for his help and the large donation he made to help the library.

—Lisa Jeppson

Former Wayne and Millard County Commissioners Honored for Service on CUPHD Board of Health

RICHFIELD - At the December 15, 2022, Central Utah Public Health Department (CUPHD) Board of Health meeting in Richfield, Utah, former Wayne County Commissioner Stan Wood and former Millard County Commissioner Dean Draper were recognized for their years of service—Wood has been on the Board for eight years and Draper for five.

The CUPHD Board consists of thirteen members: six county commissioners (who are elected by their respective counties) and seven lay members (who are from Juab, Millard, Sanpete, and Sevier counties).

In a social media post on January 10, 2023, CUPHD thanked Wood and Draper and stated, "Their service, direction, and leadership in promoting and protecting the health of Central Utah citizens is appreciated."

Courtesy Central Utah Public Health Department

Former Wayne County Commissioner Stan Wood and former Millard County Commissioner Dean Draper were recognized for their years of service at the Central Utah Public Health Department (CUPHD) Board of Health meeting in Richfield, Utah, on December 15, 2022.

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Ice Fishing: Winter is a good time to go fishing because ice gives everyone the opportunity to walk to the best areas—the places where the fish are hanging out. It evens the playing field because you can access places that during the summer are only available if you have a boat. Fish are also hungry and active in the winter, and that can make them easier to catch.

—Randy Oplinger, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Sportfish Coordinator

good to have a few options per person)

perch and trout)

• Rockport Reservoir, Summit County (offers perch and trout)

Pineview Reservoir, Weber County (offers perch and crappie)

Mantua Reservoir, Box Elder County (offers perch, trout and bluegill)

Scofield Reservoir, Carbon and Utah counties (offers trout)

Strawberry Reservoir, Wasatch County (offers trout and kokanee salmon)

Uinta Basin

Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Daggett County (offers trout and burbot—the best ice is typically farther north, toward the Wyoming state line)

Starvation Reservoir, Duchesne County (offers perch, trout and walleye)

Southern Utah

• Fish Lake, Sevier County (offers perch and trout)

• Panguitch Lake, Garfield County (offers trout)

“Winter is a good time to go fishing because ice gives everyone the opportunity to walk to the best areas—the places where the fish are hanging out,” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Sportfish Coordinator Randy Oplinger said. “It evens the playing field because you can access places that during the summer are only available if you have a boat. Fish are also hungry and active in the winter, and that can make them easier to catch.”

Fishing for perch and bluegill, in particular, can be pretty great during the winter months, allowing you to catch a lot of fish quickly. This helps in providing a great experience for kids.

“Ice fishing also provides a fun time socializing more than other times of the year,” Oplinger said. “During the summer if you are fly fishing on a river, you typically want more space. But with ice fishing, you can all gather around holes and drink hot chocolate together and chat while you are fishing.”

Equipment for ice fishing

Ice fishing is also a great family activity because the equipment needs are fairly minimal compared to other styles of fishing. Here is what you need:

A Utah fishing license, if you are 12 years of age or older

• Warm clothing (dressing in layers is recommended)

• Enough food and water to last during your outing An ice auger (these cost roughly $70 for a hand auger)

• A scoop to remove the ice from your hole (these only cost about $4 or you can even use a slotted kitchen spoon)

• Fishing rods (roughly $20 each)

• Ice lures ($3 to $5 each—it’s typically

• Bait such as waxworms or mealworms ($3 to $5 per trip—make sure to check the 2023 Utah Fishing Guidebook to ensure bait is allowed at the waterbody you are fishing)

Bobbers to help you detect a fish strike ($3 to $5 each, enough for one per fishing rod)

• A sled to haul all the equipment out onto the ice Camping chairs or a bucket to sit on

• An ice fishing tent is useful when it’s really cold or snowing but is not necessary

• An electronic fish finder Tips to help you be successful while ice fishing

While many fish species still fight as hard under the ice as they do in open water, some species have a more subtle strike, so you have to carefully watch the tip of your rod to know if you’re getting bites. Adding a device called a spring bobber to the end of your fishing rod can help you detect these subtle bites.

You can catch many fish species through the ice, and any time of day can be good for ice fishing. The most difficult part of ice fishing is finding the fish.

“I recommend looking for structures in or near the water,” Oplinger said. “For example, fishing off points usually works well. You also have to figure out the depth where the fish are hanging out in the water. My suggestion is to start fishing about a foot off the bottom of the lake. If you don't get any strikes after 10 minutes, then move up about 5 feet. Continue that until you locate where the fish are hanging out. Make sure you know how far you are off the bottom so you can return to the depth once you discover where they are hanging out. Often perch and bluegill hang out near the bottom. Trout are less consistent and can be at

a variety of depths.”

If you are new to the sport, consider attending an upcoming ice fishing seminar today, Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the DWR Springville Office at 1115 N. Main Street in Springville. DWR personnel and Strawberry Bay Marina staff will be providing ice fishing tips and specific information about fishing at Strawberry Reservoir this time of year. While the event is free, you are encouraged to register in advance on Eventbrite.

You can also visit the "Fish Utah" map on the DWR website for additional tips and fishing updates for specific waterbodies.

Safety recommendations

If you are visiting a waterbody at a state park, you can see an update on the current ice conditions on the Utah State Parks website. A general safety recommendation is to not step on the ice unless it is at least four inches thick— this typically applies to clear, freshly formed ice; bubbly or slush-covered ice is less safe.

It’s important to also keep in mind that ice thickness can vary across a lake. If you see the ice is four inches thick in one spot, don't assume it’s four inches thick across the entire lake. Be sure to drill test holes into the ice as you venture onto it. You should also avoid putting large groups of people and equipment in a small area —spread the weight out.

“As an extra precaution, you can also purchase ice safety picks, which can help you get out of a lake if you fall through the ice,” Oplinger said. “I’d also recommend taking a rope and a friend or family member with you, if possible. It’s always a good idea to have someone else with you when ice fishing.”

Find more ice safety tips on the Utah State Parks website.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Free National Park Service Entrance on Five Days in 2023

GLEN CANYON

Other fees such as camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included in the fee waiver. Park entrance fees at Glen Canyon are usually $30 for one private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers, for one-to-seven-days.

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The free entrance day on January 16 was also a federal holiday that honors Martin Luther King Jr. and is a National Day of Service that celebrates his life and legacy. For more information: https://www. nationalservice.gov/serveyour-community/mlk-dayservice

The fee waiver includes entrance fees only.

Prior to visiting, visitors are encouraged to be aware of current park alerts available here: https:// www.nps.gov/glca/planyourvisit/conditions.htm. More safety information is available here: https:// www.nps.gov/glca/planyourvisit/safety.htm

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area’s 1.25-million-acres stretch from Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah, encompassing scenic vistas, geologic wonders, proposed wilderness areas, and a vast panorama of human history. The park wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable visit.

—National Park Service

Schools & Sports

SUU Wins PRSA Utah Chapter Award for Research on the Impact of the Great Resignation

CEDAR CITY - The SUU Office of Regional Services recently brought home a Golden Spike Award from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Utah Chapter for research measuring the impact of the Great Resignation in southwest Utah, including a model for action-response. A delegation of SUU employees and communication students traveled to Draper, where the gala was held, to commemorate the occasion.

“The Great Resignation is an event taking place across the nation, including right here in southern Utah,” said Stephen Lisonbee, assistant vice president of SUU Regional Services. “Publishing this research helps employers in our region understand what is causing employees to leave their positions, and how to reverse that trend.”

Finalists in the PRSA Utah Chapter research category included Brigham Young University (BYU), The Other Side Village Measurement and Evaluation; BYU, Provo Team for the Lymphoma Research Foundation; BYU, YouTube Channel Analysis; SUU, Impact of the Great Resignation on Southern Utah; and Utah Valley University, Affordable Housing in Wasatch County Commissioned by the Iron County Economic Workforce Development Committee and 16 collaborating partners, SUU’s award-winning research was led by Melynda Thorpe, executive director of SUU’s Community & Professional Development office. The effort commenced in the fall of 2021, due to a large number of unfilled job openings in the region, in an effort to cultivate understanding,

combine resources and respond collaboratively to help meet the needs of southern Utah’s workforce in the post-pandemic economy.

“As a team of researchers, we are appreciative of this honor and grateful for the opportunity to help our region of the state respond to an employment crisis through research,” said Thorpe. “This work determines that, while southern Utah has distinct economic and workforce characteristics, we are no exception to the global phenomenon and impact of the Great Resignation.”

In Dec. 2021, the research program began with a regional employer survey garnering 192 responses from employers representing Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane and Washington counties. Focus groups representing the employee perspective (including unemployed participants) were conducted in April 2022 and resulted in more than 200 pages of transcribed interviews. Key findings indicate that one, employees need to feel valued; two, onboarding and ongoing training are crucial to employee retention and success in the workplace; and three, employees need to feel meaning and purpose in their work. If these three fundamental needs (among others that emerged in the research) are not met, the economic pitfalls presented by the Great Resignation could continue.

Another outcome of the research has been establishing a regional response and developing the Workplace Ready one-year employment resurgence program. This comes in the form of two no-cost career pathway programs: Hospitality and Tourism or Computer Technology. These programs are funded for 330 regional residents

by a $476,400 grant from the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE). The two pathways—part of SUU’s “Learn and Work in Utah” campaign—will help southern Utah residents obtain the necessary skills and experience to secure higher-paying jobs in the industries mentioned above, while also encouraging them to remain in southern Utah. To learn more and apply visit suu. edu/learnandwork.

The research team: Melynda Thorpe, Executive Director SUU Community & Professional Development, Southern Utah University (Principal Investigator); Chris Healy, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Management, Utah Tech University (Co-principal Investigator); Tanner Vario, Program Manager, Southern Utah University (Research Manager); David Olsen, Assistant Professor Information Systems and Analytics, Utah Tech University (Statistician); Patricia Keehley, Ph.D., Southern Utah University Emeriti (Research Advisor). The full research study report may be found at suu.edu/cpd.

The Office of Regional Services at SUU has a dedicated community engagement focus of working closely with local governments, state and federal agencies, and industry. Through partnerships and cross-jurisdictional collaboration, the office supports economic, community and workforce development. Through educational programming, Regional Services provides rural leadership and development opportunities and a central location to support innovation. More information can be found at suu.edu/ regional.

—Southern Utah University

PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

Basketball fans and players on both teams honor #7 Jacqueline Nunez at Piute, Lady Cats Basketball is on the road, and wrestlers have Region in Cedar on Jan. 27

What a night in Piute with the Thunderbirds. The arena was full of basketball fans. The T-Birds, who are the #3 ranked team with a 10-2 record, played against the Bobcats, who are ranked #1 with an 11-3 record. Many were there to honor #7 Jacqueline Nunez, a sophomore on the basketball team. All of the players, coaches, and many in attendance wore #7 shirts. It was a love fest with all of the players getting their picture taken together.

The game was tight in the first half, with the Cats ahead, 30 to 21. The third quarter was something else. I can’t remember in thirty years of watching Cat basketball that they ever played a better quarter. Klyn, the point guard, played his best quarter scoring from inside and out. Cache Eyre, who had 23 points and six 3-pointers, four of them in the third quarter, led all scorers, and the team hung up a 24 to 4 point lead in the third period. The final score was 74 to 44. Coach Jensen has a very good team, and you can look forward to seeing them in the State finals. It was a very fun evening for all.

The boys have a game here tonight, Thursday, January 9, against Water Canyon and two away

games at Valley on the 25th and at Diamond Ranch on the 27th. The season is coming to an end too soon, with a final two home games against Milford on February 2nd. It will be a different set up; both boys and girls will play on the same day, starting with the girls at 2:30.

The Lady Cats had three games in five days and came up a little short on two of them. The ladies went up to Piute and played a really good game against them, but fell a little short. Piute ran up 40 points against the Cats' 34. It was a close game till the 3rd quarter where the T-Birds hit on 18 to the Cats' 5. Tabie Henrie had eleven, with two 3-pointers, and Adeline Englestead finished with nine. The Cats did a whole lot better against Water Canyon, taking them down 76 to 29. Water Canyon only had six players, and they didn’t give up.

Mallory Henrie had 19, Tabie Henrie 14, and Lexie Palmer finished with 10.

In the third game, they came up against a 2A Duchene and fell 52 to 28, playing a little tired. Mallory Henrie finished with eight points. The Lady Cats are still on the road, and they face Escalante on the 18th, Moab on the 24th, and Bryce Valley on the 26th.

The wrestlers had three matches last week, winning all of them, and Region will be in Cedar City on January 27th.

Courtesy SUU Community & Professional Development

Southern Utah University’s Community and Professional Development team receive a Golden Spike Award from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Utah Chapter.

Wills, Trusts, and More What If You Owe More Than You Own?

When formulating your estate plan, it is good to figure what you own and what you owe before deciding what to leave to whom. However, it is possible to add all your assets and debts and find that you owe more than you own!

What to do? First, don't panic. Your creditors truly can't touch you. You may, however, worry about how the bills that trickle in, and sometimes flood in, after your death will affect your loved ones. Your spouse will continue to be responsible for debts you incurred jointly— such as the house, the car and all others.

But if you are the second spouse to die, what will your children and other loved ones owe your creditors? After your death, banks will want the money you still owe on your house and your car. Your credit card companies will wonder where your monthly payment has gone. Hospitals will want their balances paid. Utility companies will send out their usual monthly bills.Who is responsible for paying? You owed this money. After your death, those debts will be passed on to your estate. Banks

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might repossess, if no one is paying what you owed on the car and the house. Credit card companies and other creditors may place liens against your estate. If you had nothing to leave in the first place, these organizations are pretty much out of luck. Your good-hearted and responsible children may feel compelled, when faced with mounting debts, to start paying them off themselves. This is absolutely unnecessary—and unfair. They didn't incur these debts. You did. Their failure to make good on what you owe will in no way (despite what some overzealous collection agencies may say) affect their own credit histories. It is not necessary for them to use their assets to pay your personal bills. Every large lending corporation includes a substantial line item in the "expenditures" section of its annual budget for write-offs, or uncollectible debts. Yours will be one of these.

Of course you have a responsibility to try to live within your means and to try to ensure that all of your bills are covered. However, sometimes people go through periods of unemployment or illness or hard

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luck that was unpredictable and unavoidable. If this occurs, your children should know that they are not personally liable to pay your debts.

Neighborly Loan

Our neighbor loaned my husband his old chainsaw to trim some tree branches.

Unfortunately, the engine burned out while my husband was using it. Not wanting to return a broken piece of equipment, he bought a new saw to replace it.

When I offered it to our neighbor, he thanked me but said, "Keep it. I'll borrow it when I need it."

I was turning away when his eyes lit up. "Hey," he asked, "want to borrow my truck?"

The other day, Amy and I got into some petty argument. (I say it was petty. She would have said it was Armageddon.) As is our nature, neither of us would admit the possibility that we might be in error.

To her credit, Amy finally said, "Look. I'll tell you what. I'll admit I'm wrong if you admit I was right." "Fine." I said.

She took a deep breath, looked me in the eye and said, "I'm wrong." I grinned and replied, "You're right."

PUNishment

Word Meanings

"My ten year old daughter asked me what a colon was and I explained that it was a part of the body that food goes through before being eliminated.

Then she asked me what a semicolon was and I told her that it was a colon the size of a truck with eighteen wheels."

Today's Thought

I'm

early bird and a night owl, so I'm wise and I have worms.

Shower Thoughts

O bituaries

Elvin K. Taft

1951 - 2023

BICKNELL - Elvin Kay Taft, age 71, passed away January 9, 2023, at his home in Bicknell, after a short battle with cancer. He was born April 6, 1951, in Salina, Utah, a son of Kay Seth and Berta Taylor Taft. He grew up in Bicknell and graduated from Wayne High School, Class of ’69. He went to Utah State University in Logan and got his Bachelors Degree in Agriculture Finance.

Elvin married Rebecca Lynn Davis August 6, 1976 in Bicknell. They made their home in Bicknell, where he was a rancher and farmer.

Elvin is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints.

He loved Wayne County and the Boulder Mountains. He loved riding his horse and visiting with his friends. Elvin be greatly missed.

Elvin is survived by his wife, Becky, of Bicknell; a brother, Glen Dee Taft of Bicknell; and a sister, Dortha Jane and Jerry Chappell of Lyman; numerous nephews and nieces.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Kay and Berta Taft.

Funeral services were held Monday, January 16, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. in the Thurber LDS Ward Chapel, where friends called for viewing Monday morning from 11:00 to 12:30 prior to the services.

Burial was in the Bicknell Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

Avis Diaz

1949 - 2022

TEASDALE - Avis Coleman Diaz, age 73, of Teasdale, Utah joined her loved ones in heaven on December 14, 2022, surrounded by her family and loved ones in Gunnison, Utah. She was born July 22, 1949, in Panguitch, Utah, to Lafay Wilford and Fern Johnson Coleman.

She met her first husband Byant Achter; they had a son who was unfortunately asked back to Heaven at birth. She later met her second husband Melvin Potter, which blessed her with two children with him, her son Lemual Potter and daughter Fern Potter. A few years later she met Elias Diaz, and had her youngest daughter, Amanda Diaz.

Avis was an amazingly kind, loving, and accepting human. She prided herself of the wonderful family that she built here in our county. She was a creative, insightful, and unique beyond belief. Always inviting with a comforting hug to gentle words of understanding knowledge. She lived an adventurous life in her youth from California to every end of this beautiful state, that she cherished in her soul, Utah.

She was everybody's mother and everybody's grandma. Her door was always open, and she was always there with a bit of advice if not just to listen. Her home was so full of love, and acceptance, and unique collections; it was hard to not get lost in your visits with her.

She was a magnificent mother and an extraordinary Grandma. She had three amazing children, that soon extended her Legacy with 9 grandkids, 12 great grandkids with one on the way! She is survived by her children: Lemual and Katherine Potter of Las Vegas, Nevada; Fern and Joe Van Dyke of Lyman;

The weather is not doing what the weathermen are predicting. Saturday, we were going to go down to the car show in Mesquite. I turned on the weather channel, and it said it was supposed to snow here and all up and down the I-15 corridor all day long. Well, it didn’t, and we didn’t go; oh well, there is always next year.

College football season is over, and it turned out that all of the semi-finals were a whole lot better than the final, with three of those games being won in the last minute. Utah was right there in their game at the Rose Bowl till their quarterback got injured, and that ended any chance. Georgia played TCU in the finals, and I turned the game off at half-time; the score was so one sided for the Bulldogs.

Now is the time for the NFL for the right to fight it out for the Super Bowl.

On Saturday, I watched the LA Chargers play the Jacksonville Jaguars, and it was another game that I turned off at half-time, with the Chargers leading 27 to 0. Later on, I checked the score, and it was 30 to 14, so I watched the end of the game. The Jaguars turned the game around, with two touchdowns and ran for two points to put them behind 28 to 30. The Jaguars ended the game when they kicked a field goal, as time ran out, and won 31 to 30. It was the biggest comeback in NFL history. There were a

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III’s “case or controversy” requirement had not been met. Without proving specific injury as a direct result of the actions taken by Biden, the attorneys contend there is no legal standing to sue.

The original complaint stated that the presidential reservation of “more than 3.23 million acres” in southern Utah represents an abuse of the Antiquities Act, and that Garfield and Wayne counties, as well as the State of Utah, had suffered injuries as a result. This case was brought before the United States District Court of Utah on August 24, 2022.

Attorneys Kim and Sawyer addressed individual complaints brought forward by the counties and by the state, specifically regarding increased visitation putting strain on road maintenance, protected resources, search and rescue as well as the need for additional law enforcement.

Complaints over future road access and grazing were also discussed.

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couple no calls towards the end of the game that might have changed the score.

Next is my favorite, the NBA season; I do love to watch LeBron James play. Tonight, he became the second player in NBA history to score 18,000 points and is just 360 points from passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record. It seems like there aren't any dominating teams this year. In my long life, I think the three worst trades were Wilt Chamberlain from Philadelphia to the LA Lakers, second was Kareem from Milwaukee to the Lakers, and the third just happened. The Jazz traded Donavan Mitchell to Cleveland.

On Thursday, we went up to Piute to watch the game. Both teams had on #7 shirts to honor the life of Jacqueline Nunez, who was one of the T-Birds basketball players whose life was cut short. It really makes it great to live in small towns; they had a fundraiser at the game. But many of the other towns did the same thing at their games. Bryce Valley had an auction and raised a lot of money there. We are all family in Garfield County and small town southern Utah.

Junction has a new feature to bring you there. As we drove out of town, we saw some Christmas lights, and it looked like a whole block of lights. Pat said that we should go check them out. I said it was one home, and she said that there was

no way. But it was one home. It is beautiful, and it must have been 15,000 sq. feet. It covered the whole block, both in the front and the back. I don’t believe I have ever seen a family home that big. Check it out; it is one block south of the high school and on the west side.

I see where the commissioners are still trying to downsize our national monument, the Grand Staircase-Escalante. At least they are leaving the Bears Ears alone this time. I have an idea of where you can use that 12 million dollars of taxpayers money. Our ranchers are really being hurt by this drought and without any grass on the BLM land and are having to buy high priced hay to feed their cattle. With the snow we have had this winter, you could replant the areas with grass seed, and it would make life a whole lot easier on them.

I was amiss on some dates this last couple of months. The "Day of Infamy" has been lost with all of the other disasters; never forget the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. Then, just before Christmas, was the Winter Solstice, the start of winter. The good thing is that we now pick up two minutes of daylight each day. Jan. 6th was the second anniversary of the terrorist attack on our Capital by thousands of rioters trying to overthrow our free election. Nine

One date you need to put on your calendar is this Saturday, January 21st. It is Art Cooper's 90th birthday. Art has had an eventful life. He was born into the Republican Party. He was the youngest person to be elected to the State Legislator at 18, and he was the oldest person to be elected Mayor of Panguitch. He has a headline declaring Thomas Dewey president hanging on his wall. He had spent his working years in Texas, where he was a professor at one of the colleges there.

He has been a great ambassador for our town, giving tourist tours of Panguitch for many years. He will have an open house from 3 to 6 pm to celebrate his birthday. He lives at 100 S. and 100 W. in a log cabin on the corner.

Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis’s daughter, has passed away at age 54. I first heard Elvis sing when I was stationed in Memphis. We were the same age, 19. Elvis died at 44, and a little bit of me went with him; his mother died at 49. All these years I thought my long life was from drinking Dr. Pepper every day. Instead, it has a lot to do with genes. My father died at 88 and my mother made it to 94, so I probably will be around for a few more years.

Mack O.

member of the Ute Mountain Ute tribe. All three operate in and around the Bears Ears National Monument but are unaffected by happenings in the Grand Staircase - Escalante area.

The federal lawyers claim that neither Dalton nor Morris were able to offer anything beyond speculation as to the loss of their ability to function. Morris even acknowledged that her rights to collect materials for cultural practice were protected under President Obama’s original proclamation of Bears Ears.

Kimmerle, however, was noted for including a specific site and injury in his complaint, providing grounds for his case in the lawsuit. He complains about the added difficulty in conducting mining operations due to more rigorous standards, expense and risk imposed by the federal government to protect resources that may lay within his claim. Yet Kimmerle has not stated whether or not these ‘protected antiquities’ are present on the land he has leased.

The federal attorneys argue that this occurred more than 25 years ago, and therefore is not reparable through the reversal of Biden’s actions.

Beyond the recent motion introduced by Kim and Sawyer, the Garfield County et.al, v. Biden case has been fairly active in its nearly five months of proceedings since August 2022. Representation for the BlueRibbon Coalition and the other consolidated plaintiffs is provided by Brady Brammer and Matt Piccolo. Brammer became unavailable to represent the case on January 7, and will remain so until March 3, as he represents the 54th District in the Utah House of Representatives. Piccolo, however, will continue to participate in proceedings in his absence.

Garfield County et. al. opposed all of the intervenors, saying that the “proposed intervenors’ interests will not be “impair[ed]” by this litigation” and that they were already adequately represented in the defense. While the defense agrees that many of the groups do not have unique interests, and the many similarities may unduly clutter proceedings, they only singled out Utah Diné Bikéyah (UDB) for already being represented by the defense. UDB is an advocate for native peoples’ connection to landscapes in Utah.

Avis was preceded in death by her mother Fern Johnson and her father Lafay Coleman and her son Rocky Achter. As well as all three of the fathers to her children.

"There is no death just a change of worlds". C. S. Our mother was a simple woman and spiritually grounded in her heart. We will not be having a service until this summer on her birthday in July. We will have a wake and a gathering of friends and family, where we will scatter her ashes in those places, she cherished the most. We will keep people updated and informed on the dates and we welcome everyone to come and show their love, support and memories of this amazing and wonderful woman.

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Document 78—the memorandum that was submitted—goes on to address an additional complaint brought by plaintiffs Zebediah G. Dalton, Kyle Kimmerle, Suzette Ranea Morris and the BlueRibbon Coalition. This group brought a similar lawsuit to the district court on August 25, a day after the other case was submitted. The two cases were consolidated on November 30 of last year.

Dalton, Kimmerle and Morris all claimed injury came from restrictions imposed on their own personal use of land. For Dalton as a rancher, Kimmerly as a miner and Morris for her traditional practices as a

The final member of the consolidated case is the BlueRibbon Coalition. They are a recreation and motorized access-focused non-profit based in Idaho who entered the suit representing a number of their members who live and work around the monuments in question. Their main complaints are related to road and camping access for recreation, work or for hosting commercial events. They specifically allege impacts to the town of Escalante following a shift from a ‘resource-based’ economy to a ‘tourismbased’ economy following the original Clinton proclamation creating Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in 1996.

On December 8 of last year, the U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Paul Kohler signed an order granting the Hopi Tribe, Navajo Nation, Pueblo of Zuni and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe intervenor defendant status. They are currently the only intervening parties to be entered into the case as additional defendants. On December 19, the tribes issued a response to the case, denying complaints made by the plaintiffs for being “unduly vague” and for failing to “state any claim upon which relief can be granted.”

Twenty-four other groups have also fought to gain intervenor defendant status. Both the state and the federal governments’ lawyers have issued responses to the movants’ motions for involvement, bilaterally stating that they must meet Utah’s Rule 24(a) which “serves to prevent a cluttering of lawsuits with multitudinous useless intervenors,” and generally opposing the motions.

Other groups, including the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA), have recently issued responses to the opposition, stating precedent from past suits against Grand Staircase- Escalante National Monument which had established that their interests would be hurt by this litigation. Also agreeing that if accepted as intervenors, they would jointly file documents, so as to reduce clutter. Their combined motions were referred to Magistrate Judge Paul Kohler on Wednesday, January 11 for a decision on their future involvement.

Both groups of plaintiffs are currently redrafting their original complaints in response to the federal government’s motion to dismiss filed on January 5. They have twenty-one days to complete those documents. As a result, all parties involved in the case have filed for a twenty-eight day extension of time to prepare for future proceedings. The request, signed by Judge Kohler, sets a new deadline for attorney planning meetings on February 9.

Both groups of plaintiffs are currently redrafting their original complaints in response to the federal government’s motion to dismiss filed on January 5. They have twenty-one days to complete those documents.

Amanda and Aaron Flores of Teasdale; grandchildren: Robin and Jimmy Rosado, Sam Potter, Christina and Austin Davis, Cameo and Marcus Manzanares, Lacie and Luis Moreno, Shyanne Van Dyke, Kreo Flores, Kyler Flores and Kirran Flores; great-grandchildren: Hayden, Axille, Saxxon, Lincoln, Eleanor and Atticus Davis; Harvey, Kendal and Miles Manzanares, Maddix, Mai and Ali Moreno, and Baby Rosado on the way.

hundred have been arrested and still more will see court time.

News from Wayne County Grandma Pace

“For a seed to achieve its greatest expression, it must come completely undone.”

It has been almost two years to the very day that Grandma Barbara Pace took flight on Wayne County wind that rattled windows and shook doors. A once in a lifetime event that, while it happened, parents were awakened to find all their children standing at their bedsides, wide-eyed, with miniature blankets and sucking on binkies, wanting to crawl in.

On Friday, February 5, 2021, the coffee pot on Grandma's kitchen counter in Teasdale sat silent; Grandma was gone.

Like the fierce wind in the night, the word of Grandma’s passing spread through Wayne County quickly.

In the little out of the way town of Teasdale, Barbara Coombs was born on November 9, 1921, to George and Mae Coombs. Her Grandmother Mary Williams, who had been the Post Mistress for a time in Teasdale, delivered baby Barbara. Grandmother

Mary Coleman’s husband, William, had died when he was about 40 years old, leaving Mary with six kids. So, Mary Williams decided she would travel to Salt Lake and enroll in a course to learn the techniques of becoming a midwife. She would eventually deliver babies in Teasdale, Torrey, Grover and Fruita in the early 1900s. With only a horse and buggy to get around, Mary Williams traveled the Wayne County countryside delivering babies and stayed with new mothers during confinement for about ten days. She was paid in produce or what little money the family had. In a book the size of a women’s wallet, there is a list of all the babies Mary Williams delivered. On the final page of the little book is the name of a baby girl; Barbara Coombs birth is recorded for history as the last entry in Mary Williams' book.

In Grandma's book of memories, she remembers growing up in Teasdale. As a young girl of the day, she started school at the tender age of six and attended classes in the three-room schoolhouse at the Teasdale Elementary. Remarkable as it may seem to many, Grandma, to the last of her days, could recall

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the names of her elementary classmates and teachers, and even the names of the ladies that served her lunch.

Grandma Pace’s mother owned the general store in Teasdale, which her dad purchased when Barbara was about ten years old. The Merc sold both groceries and dry goods stored on shelves stacked to the ceiling. The store had about everything anyone needed; including overalls, fabric, horseshoes, and nails. In a refrigerator, when in season, she kept lettuce, cabbage, and carrots or whatever else came out of the garden. On the 4th of July, her dad would bring huge amounts of ice cream from Richfield for people to buy as a holiday treat. In December, the store contained an assortment of kid's toys that would surely find their way under many a local Christmas tree.

Barbara and Guy Pace of Torrey went to school together and rode the same bus for the last two years of high school. They dated some in high school before Guy went away to college in Logan. When Barbara went to Logan, they continued their courtship for four years before they got married, a match that in the 40s, 50s and early 60s would produce five children: Richard (Dick), Phil, Mark, Michelle and Doug.

In 1971, Guy G. Pace made a $50,000.00 “package deal” with John Coleman that included 35 cows and calves, the Snow Field (approximately 50+ acres with 53 shares of Donkey water), the Coleman Field (approximately 105 acres with 109 shares of Bullberry water), and Dark Valley (120 acres with primary rights to three streams, Millis Creek, Birch Spring and Lava Spring).

to believe. From the crack of dawn forward, Grandma Pace was pacing in her kitchen kneading bread, cooking home grown beans and everything else grown in a garden just outside her backdoor. Everyday the Pace table was set like a Thanksgiving feast. When the dinner bell rang, there were always dozens of ranch hungry men pushing and shoving and fighting for a prized seat at Grandma Pace’s kitchen table.

Not to be left out of Grandma’s life story is her deep love for quilting. Grandma and her sisters, Bernice Baker and Lorea Hall, always had quilt racks set up in their homes; on them were elaborate stretched pieces of fabric, hand stitched into patterns that could make your eyes cross, quilts that made their way to quilts show all over the state of Utah. It was said Grandma could get as many stitches on a single needle as was humanly possible.

When Dudley Elliott rang my phone on Friday morning, February 5, 2021, before I even answered it I somehow knew the call was not going to come with any good news.

Even though we all knew that the end would happen someday, the blow was so hard and brutal that

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It has been almost two years to the very day that Grandma Barbara Pace took flight on Wayne County wind that rattled windows and shook doors.

As it was for many in Wayne County, ranching was life for the Pace family, and it took every one of them to make it work. (Just corner Dickey sometime, and for longer than it takes your ice cream to totally melt, he will gladly fill you in all the intimate details.)

To many a ranch hand and lucky guests, Grandma Pace is probably best known for her cooking and large noontime meals. Noontime at the Pace house was an event that one had to see

anyone that knew Grandma could never have prepared for it. Two years after Grandma’s passing, hearts are still searching for the strength to heal.

Life and living is a gift; Grandma shared that gift with grace and a smile. Grandma could soothe your soul with a gentle glance and words so kind you would forget all of your troubles.

Thank you, Grandma, for showing us the way.

The comet at about 9:00 p.m., facing north from

(top). The horizon is green.

“Green” Comet C/2022 E3 continues to lead the astronomy news, and this is a good week to look for it before the moon becomes too bright around the 27th and remains bright for about 10 days. The good news is that the comet just moved from the morning sky to the evening sky, and you no longer have to get up at 5 a.m. to see it. This week, it moves from Draco through Ursa Minor (the Little Dipper) and into the giant but obscure constellation Camelopardalis; from a long dragon to a little bear to a giant camel. Or more simply, it moves upward night by night between the North Star and the Big Dipper.

Early this week, you need to wait until the comet has risen high enough to see it, which changes nightly as it moves rapidly northward. On the 23rd wait until at least 10 p.m.; by the 29th, you can see it as soon as the sky is fully dark. It should be easily visible in binoculars and any telescope, and to your naked eye if your sky is especially dark and if you know precisely where to look. It’s large and diffuse and it’s low contrast, so the sky needs to be dark to see it at all. Don’t expect to see its tail. Google “comet c/2022 finder chart” and be

prepared to learn how to use what it finds; far better is to purchase an inexpensive planetarium software app, learn to use it, and then — like your binoculars—it will always be available.

By the way, someone called it a “green comet” and the media picked up on that with typical *total* lack of understanding. It has a greenish hue on long time exposures due to ionized carbon, but your eye sees it in b/w. Google “why comet green” for details. And it’s not rare.

By now the comet has passed both the earth and sun and is beginning to fade, and once the moon is out of the way again, you should no longer expect to see it naked-eye.

Elsewhere, three bright planets decorate the sky. The brightest is Venus, low in the west-southwest during evening twilight. Venus sets two hours after the sun, and it can be very pretty near the horizon in twilight colors.

Second-brightest is Jupiter, half-way up the southwestern sky as the sky becomes dark. Mark your calendar for the wonderful pairing of the crescent moon and Jupiter on Wednesday the 25th when they’re only 2½° apart and a pretty sight

to the eye and especially binoculars.

Saturn is there too. On the 23rd, it’s a scant 1-1/3° to the lower right of Venus; Saturn is 1/75th as bright as Venus so use binoculars to see this close pairing. On the 29th, their separation has increased to 8°.

And Mars is in Taurus just to the west of the Milky Way and amidst the many stars of the bright winter constellations. Only one star, Sirius, outshines it.

Stellar Vista Observatory provides portable telescopes and tripod mounted binocular kits on loan for free to residents and visitors in Kane County. Enhance your enjoyment of the night sky! For details or to request a loan, visit https:// stellarvistaobservatory.org/ discover-the-night-sky/ or drop in to the Kane County Office of Tourism.

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.

Utah’s Rural Housing Gets a Boost from USDA Grant, but Cox Wants More

UTAH - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing money to rehabilitate housing in rural Utah.

The $100,000 is part of the USDA’s Rural Development Housing Preservation Grant program. It will go toward expanding access to housing repairs for rural, low-income Utahns through Orem-based Mountain Country Home Solutions and the Uintah Basin Association of Governments.

The program has been around since the 1940s and covers projects like roof repairs and mold treatment.

“We want to preserve homes to be healthy and safe and sanitary,” said Utah State Director for USDA Rural Development Michele Weaver. “And I think that really goes a long way with also helping homeowners to be able to afford their homes better. You get energy efficiency and you're saving on health bills that way.”

The money can’t go toward aesthetic improve-

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ments to housing. That means things like fresh paint or landscaping are out of the question.

“We really want to improve the efficiency of the home and take care of things that are not making the home safe,” Weaver said.

“So something like new appliances would not likely be an acceptable cost.”

Rural housing is a focus for state leaders, too. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox included over $2.7 million for rural and housing rehabilitation projects in his proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year.

“Where we use [that money], I think, also really matters as we're rehabilitating housing that is existing now,” Cox told reporters at a Dec. 15 news conference.

“We don't want to lose any ground for those low-income vouchers.”

Housing advocates also think safe, reliable rural housing is essential for those communities.

“I cannot say enough

about the need for the rural areas, especially when they want to attract jobs and keep people in their community,” said Utah Housing Coalition Executive Director Tara Rollins.

“I think that’s a really good investment…Rural areas have a much different need than the rest of the state. They only need a few units, not, you know, 100 units… And so the focus on having money available for the rural areas, I think is really important.”

Weaver said the goal is to rehabilitate a dozen homes with the federal money, but more could be helped depending on the project.

This article was originally published by KUER 90.1 on December 20, 2022.

This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aim to inform readers across the state.

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

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New Study Co-Authored by Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital Physician Finds Children Who Had Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Had No Serious Complications from

COVID-19 Vaccine

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A first-of-its-kind study, co-led by a physician at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, has found that children who have had multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C), a life-threatening complication of COVID-19, did not have serious adverse reactions to the COVID vaccine.

The findings, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association’s "JAMA Network," can help parents make more informed decisions regarding the COVID vaccine, said Dongngan Truong, MD, University of Utah Health and Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, who is coauthor of the study.

MIS-C is a rare, extreme immune response to COVID-19, and can cause severe illness involving the heart, lungs, blood, kidneys, or brain. Children with MIS-C are hospitalized, and often require intensive care. MIS-C also has been found to disproportionately affect Black and Hispanic children.

“Until now, there has been limited data on vaccination safety in patients with prior MIS-C,” said Dr. Truong, who is a pediatric cardiologist and expert on MIS-C. “As a result, some parents have been hesitant to give their children the COVID vaccine for fear it may lead to their child getting MIS-C again.”

“We found that none of the children in the study developed MIS-C or myocarditis after receiving the COVID vaccine,” she added. “This information can help give parents peace of mind and additional information for them to use when making decisions about COVID vaccine after MIS-C.”

The study examined data gathered by the "MUSIC study" (Long-Term Outcomes after the Multi-

system Inflammatory Syndrome In Children), which Dr. Truong co-leads with Jane Newburger, MD, from Boston Children’s Hospital.

The "MUSIC study" is the nation’s first longitudinal study to understand how MIS-C is affecting children long-term.

It examines how MISC affects the coronary anatomy and ventricular function of the heart over time, as well as the long-term effect of MIS-C on other organ systems such as the nervous, lung, immune, and gastrointestinal systems. Understanding these effects

will help researchers better understand the disease, and more quickly detect, treat and manage MIS-C.

The "MUSIC study" has enrolled over 1200 children with MIS-C. Of those, the families of 385 youths aged 5 years and older from the United States and Canada were included in the study examining vacation after MIS-C.

Of those 385 children studied, 48 percent, or 185, had received at least one dose of the vaccine, and were included in the study published in "JAMA Network." None in the study developed severe adverse

responses to the vaccine such as myocarditis or MIS-C.

A 2021 study found that young people under the age of 21 who developed suspected COVID-19 vaccine-related heart muscle inflammation known as myocarditis had mild symptoms that improved quickly. That study, which Dr. Truong was the lead author, was published in the American Heart Association’s journal, Circulation —Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital and Intermountain Foundation

UT Food Bank Receives $100K for Culturally Responsive Foods

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tion infrastructure. The hope is for the program to be up and running by the end of this year, and ready for a statewide rollout in 2024.

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at Meeks Mesa, which currently sees heavy use by dispersed campers. The proposed campground will consist of approximately 50 campsites and include a pavilion and vault toilets.

UTAH - Utah Food Bank has received funding for distributing what it calls more "culturally responsive" foods.

The $100,000 dollar grant from KeyBank will allow Utah Food Bank to create the infrastructure needed to identify, track and distribute a wider range of food items, starting in Salt Lake County, and eventually statewide.

Ginette Bott, CEO and president of the Utah Food Bank, said people from many different cultures and countries have relocated to the Beehive State. She emphasized if the food bank is able to provide more of the foods

families are accustomed to preparing, including more fresh produce and fewer processed foods, it will help take one worry off their plate.

"If you flip that—you know, the Utah Food Bank being responsible for the entire state of Utah—we need to find a way to be sure that we're helping folks who are put in that situation," Bott stressed. "And not just providing food, but trying to provide the correct types of food."

Bott noted the organization will need about a 12-month window to allow it to conduct some internal upgrades, to implement the new tracking and distribu-

Bott believes the impact of the grant will help other states as well. She explained as an emergency food assistance program, the products donated to Utah Food Bank are the same products going out to the pantries serving those in need. Bott added they always try to have the staples available, like rice and beans, but they will soon have the ability to look more broadly.

"Can we look at those eight kinds of white rice, for example, and determine instead of just one, should we have three? If we look at the beans, OK, and in addition to black beans, do we need to have other types as well?" Bott outlined.

Bott stated the grant money will also allow them to ensure their network of food pantries has room for a variety of products and can match families to the foods as best they can. She reminded people anyone in Utah who is food insecure can call 211 for assistance.

In addition, the Forest Service is looking into building a non-motorized trail system at Holt Draw, which currently has no designated trail system but several user-made trails which he noted are growing in popularity. The public is invited to comment on these potential projects now and a decision is expected by March, although, Robbins said that completion of this project could be five years out. Robbins acknowledged that the closure of the Meeks Mesa dispersed camping area during campground construction may lead to strain on other dispersed camping areas such as Sand Creek and informed the council that the Forest Service is looking into some potential solutions to mitigate overuse. Robins also reported that the NEPA analysis for the new water tank is almost complete.

Sue Fivecoat with the Bureau of Land Management then addressed concerns regarding dispersed camping in the Beas Lewis Flat area. Fivecoat said that much of the camping is taking place in the quarry area and, ideally, they would like to develop a project that would eventually phase out the quarry including clearing out additional marketable material and then building a designated campground there. She also reported that they are currently looking at how to phase out the community pit and that they would like to move to designated dispersed camping sites only further out on the Beas Lewis Flat Road. “We come to Beas Lewis a lot and it’s on our priority list,” said Fivecoat.

Kelly Chappell, engineer with Ensign Engineering, then presented a road

maintenance plan to the council. He assessed the conditions of all town roads and recommended a maintenance strategy based on condition. He is currently working on a full report for the council to use when submitting grant applications for road improvements this spring. Chappell also reported that he is currently updating the town’s culinary water plan and presented the council with a document of water rates from other similar communities noting that most other communities start overage rates sooner than Torrey. The council briefly shared their opinions on incentivizing low water users and then tabled this topic for a future discussion.

Mayor Wright started his report by mentioning that he will be posting a thorough update of all current projects on the Torrey Town website before the council meeting so as to not take up too much time during the meeting. He did mention that he’s going to try and set up a meeting with all property owners on Juniper Drive to come up with a maintenance solution. He also mentioned that Torrey will need to contribute $8,000 next fiscal year to the County EMS service to make up for a shortfall in funding.

The council then reviewed input from the Water Ordinance public hearing and approved the ordinance after removing a line that prohibited individuals from drilling a well within the water district.

The meeting finally concluded after attending to a few other business items including approving all November and December bills and appointing Kate Chappell to the Planning and Zoning Committee.

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

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The Utah Food Bank says updating its infrastructure will enhance its ability to establish a delivery baseline for the top 15 "culturally responsive" foods.

concert that evening.

Throughout the Centennial, Tropic, Panguitch and Bryce Canyon City will be hosting street bands on Hwy 12 and 89. A Valentine “Hoodoo you love” campaign will invite anyone who met or got engaged in Bryce to share their stories. Businesses are pledging up to $10K for ad-wrapped shuttle buses that advertise the Centennial as well as that business. Billboards will be spread along the I-15 corridor from Las Vegas to Tremonton. The Utah Symphony will play on Aug 10. And on Oct 14, in a serendipitous alignment, so to speak, Bryce Canyon is nearly in the center of the band of totality for an annular solar eclipse. An estimated 10K visitors are expected for that.

Jim Ireland, Bryce NPS Superintendent, said the celebration is for the local communities. Some of the usual park events will occur, such as the Geology and Astronomy Festivals. He said the conflicts between private horse riders and the horse concessionaires will hopefully be mitigated by allowing private riders use of the trails after the scheduled daytime hours of the horse businesses. All uses of park trails, beyond just horse riding, will be evaluated, including the Mossy Cave trail.

The Forest Service (FS) is also coordinating

its prescribed burns. Chris Wehrli, Powell Ranger District, said the FS will not be burning on East Fork south of Hwy 12 this year, though some understory burning will continue on the north side. To mitigate smoke interference throughout the season, Wehrli said that the FS is cutting and thinning mechanically and burning small piles rather than the large, prescribed burns.

Falyn Owens, Garfield County Tourism Director, is working on a $250K appropriation from the Legislature to add to the $75K -$100K set aside by the County Tourism Office. She’s also working on approval for a new Bryce Canyon license plate. Meanwhile, the Association will be working with the local governments to participate in various sponsorships or funding opportunities.

The Commission approved an additional $25K up to $50K to go toward the Centennial, contingent on need.

In other business, Commissioner David Tebbs reported the Tropic Senior Center is nearing completion. He said a plan is needed for backup generators in certain areas of communities that can provide oxygen and also a warm shelter when heat goes out. Currently, only Panguitch and Escalante could provide that.

As one of his assignments, Commissioner Jerry Taylor is now the chair of Utah State Association of Counties and will work

with Commissioner Leland Pollock on legislative matters affecting the county. Both Commissioners are working with the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office (PLPCO) and the DWR on reservoir restoration, which includes dredging and repairing waterways.

Commissioner Pollock, following administration of his oath of office, noted that all three commissioners work as a team and are “trying to represent all of the county, not just where we live.” He invited residents to give him a call if they hear about legislation they are concerned about. He will be focusing on passing a Permanent Jail Funding bill this year “to give certainty for a daily rate, including a costof-living increase, which we’ve never received.” The county houses 100 state inmates attended to by 28 county employees. He also sits on the Constitutional Defense Council, which advocates and litigates on public lands issues.

Neither Dave Dodds (Public Works) nor Kaden Figgins (Planning and Economic Development) had current business to report.

The Commission approved $5K to be donated to the Whittni Orton Morgan Memorial, which will be located in Panguitch. Orton, who attended Panguitch High, then BYU, is a world class athlete, with NCAA records in crosscounty, basketball, and volleyball.

ATV advocate Joe Ormond reported that HB 180 will be enforced, starting Feb 1, with licensing and education certification required. He said out-ofstate riders cause the majority of problems.

The Commissioner approved a business license for Ditis Ice Fishing Rentals.

Final business, prior to moving to closed session for a personnel issue, was discussion on funding for a National Association of Counties (NACO) Research Center. Commissioner Taylor said the center would be located in Washington, D.C., with a secondary office in the West. Member counties were each being asked to contribute 1%, or $30K toward funding. The Center would be a repository of information on public lands issues and other federal policies, socio-economic data, and would create educational media. The Commission approved $15K from the 2023 budget and $15K next year to participate. If not enough counties participate, the money would be returned.

The Garfield County Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month starting at 10 a.m. All meetings are held in the County Courthouse in Panguitch. There is no set up for electronic participation, but all meeting recordings are uploaded to the Utah Public Meetings Notice board, https:// www.utah.gov/pmn/. —Insider

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Right-of-way Amendment in Duchesne County

VERNAL - The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office invites the public to provide comments during a 30-day scoping period on an application for a right-of-way amendment to reconstruct a portion of the Gate Canyon section of Wells Draw Road (County Road #32).

Applicant Duchesne County Special Services District 2 proposes to bring this section of the Wells Draw Road into conformance with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) design standards.

“We have the responsibility to assess the potential effects of the proposal on the environment, cultural resources and the many people who use these lands and resources,” said BLM Green River District Manager Lance Porter. “Public input helps BLM to understand potential issues and impacts from the proposed road reconstruction.”

Of the approximately 5.2 miles of roadway proposed to be reconstructed, 2.7 miles are on land managed by the BLM and 2.5 miles are on land managed by Utah’s School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA).

The scoping document, as well as other documents, including maps, are available on the

publicly accessible BLM National NEPA Register as of Jan. 9, 2023 (see ePlanning link below).

Written comments will be accepted by letter, email or ePlanning submission online until Feb. 8, 2023. The BLM notes the most useful comments are specific and contain technical or scientific information relevant to the proposed action and/or project area.

Please reference “Wells Draw Road Amendment: Gate Canyon” when submitting comments.

Mail: BLM Vernal Field Office, 170 South 500 East, Vernal, Utah 84078

• Email: blm_ut_vernal_ comments@blm.gov ePlanning: https:// eplanning.blm.gov/ eplanning-ui/project/2022551/510

Before including an address, phone number, email address or other personally identifiable information in any comments, be aware the entire comment—including personally identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. Requests to withhold personal-identifying information from public review can be submitted, but the BLM cannot guarantee it will be able to do so.

—Bureau of Land Management

Garfield Commission: Bryce Canyon National Park's Centennial observances, Forest Service prescribed burns, 5K to be donated for a Whittni Orton Morgan Memorial, HB 180, and funding for a National Association of Counties (NACO) Research Center discussed.

MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2023 PANGUITCH CITY COUNCIL

January 10 & 24, 2023

February 14 & 28, 2023

March 14 & 28, 2023

April 11 & 25, 2023

May 9 & 23, 2023

June 13 & 27, 2023

July 11 & 25, 2023

August 8 & 22, 2023

September 12 & 26, 2023

October 10 & 24, 2023

November 14 & 28, 2023

December 12, 2023

*The regularly scheduled Panguitch City Council meetings are held at the Panguitch City Office /Library Conference Room, 25 South 200 East, Panguitch, Utah on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, excluding holidays. Meetings begin at 5:30 p.m.

Tyrissa P. Howell, Panguitch City Recorder/Clerk

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 19, 2023

NOTICE OF OPEN POSITION PANGUITCH CITY COUNCIL

Panguitch City is accepting letters of interest to fill a council position. The current term will end December 31, 2023.

Council meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm. The successful candidate will need to file for the council seat in June of 2023 for the election in November of 2023 to run for future terms.

Please submit letters of interest to Lori Talbot at the Panguitch City Office, 25 South 200 East, PO Box 75, Panguitch, Ut 84759 by Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 5:00 pm.

Panguitch City reserves to right to accept or reject any or all letters of interest. Panguitch City is an equal opportunity employer.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 12 & 19, 2023

INVITATION TO BID PANGUITCH CITY

Separate sealed bids for construction of PANGUITCH FORCE MAIN VALVES PROJECT 2022 will be received by Panguitch City from bidders.

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00pm on February 14, 2023 at 25 South 200 East, Panguitch, UT 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.

This work shall include the installation of two plug valves and 250' of new 8" PVC force main to connect the existing force main to the sewer lagoon cell #2

Plans and specifications have been prepared by Sunrise Engineering, Inc. and will be available after January 5, 2023 on their website plan room at http://www. sunrise-eng.com. Click on “Plan Room” at the bottom 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 Robert W. Worley, P.E. as Project Engineer.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 12 & 19, 2023

ACCEPTING PROPOSALS

PANGUITCH CITY / GARFIELD COUNTY

Panguitch City and Garfield County are accepting proposals from private individuals or groups to operate the concession stand at the Triple C Arena. Must be willing to open concessions for all organized events. Kitchen facility including large appliances and all utilities will be provided. 10% of net profit must be paid to Panguitch City to help cover utility costs. Please include menu options as part of proposal. Proposals will be accepted at the Panguitch City Office, 25 South 200 East, PO Box 75, Panguitch, UT until 5pm on Thursday, February 2, 2023

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 19 & 26, 2023

MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2023

TORREY TOWN COUNCIL

The Torrey, Town Council will meet on the following dates and times in 2023.

Meetings begin 6:30 PM, Mountain Standard Time, (November 5, 2023– March 12)

Meetings begin at 7:00 PM during Daylight Saving time (March 12-November 5).

MEETING DATES Published

19 & 26, 2023

MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2023

TORREY TOWN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Torrey Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on the following dates and times in 2023.

Meetings begin 6:00 PM, Mountain Standard Time, (November 5, 2023– March 12)

Meetings begin at 7:00 PM during Daylight Saving time (March 12-November 5).

MEETING DATES

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 19 & 26, 2023

L ega L N otices

ITEM FOR BID WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND BONDS TO BE ISSUED WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 11, 2023, the Governing Board (the “Board”) of the Municipal Building Authority of Wayne School District, Utah (the “Authority”), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) declaring its intention to issue its Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 (or such other series or title designated by the Authority) (the “Series 2023 Bonds”) pursuant to the Utah Local Building Authority Act, Title 17D, Chapter 2, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended, and the Local Government Bonding Act, Title 11, Chapter 14, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended, and calling a public hearing to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Series 2023 Bonds.

Wayne County School District is accepting bids on the following item.

1 – Hobart Industrial Floor Mixer - Model D 300.2

This mixer is in good operational condition and comes equipped with mixing bowl and three attachments as shown.

All bids must be submitted through the Public Surplus site at https://www.publicsurplus.com

The searchable reference number for this bid item is # 3193139

All bids must be received by February 2, 2023

This item can be viewed in person at Loa Elementary. Please call Tacey Wood at 435-836-2851 for a viewing appointment.

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 JANUARY 19, 2023

AIRPORT MASTER PLAN KICKOFF MEETINGS

WAYNE WONDERLAND AIRPORT

Wayne County staff and consultants will be facilitating a Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting to discuss the Airport.

As part of the Wayne Wonderland Airport Master Plan Update, Wayne County and consultants will conduct up to four (4) Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) Meetings and two (2) Open Houses with members of the public and a select group of airport tenants, pilots, local & regional economic development interests, neighbors of the airport, and staff/representatives of the County to ensure a collaborative public involvement and master planning process that develops understanding, explores solutions, and provides a realistic and achievable implementation plan.

PAC Meeting #1 will be an interactive discussion between PAC members and the Planning Team to develop a comprehensive understanding of the existing conditions of the Airport and aviation industry, identify and discuss any potential issues and opportunities, and establish the framework and outlook for finalizing the aviation forecasts that will ultimately be submitted to the FAA for approval.

PAC #1 will be held on January 25, 2023 and begin at 2:00 pm The meeting will be held at: Wayne County Courthouse 18 S. Main Street Loa, Utah 84747

About Jones & DeMille Engineering: Jones & DeMille Engineering is an award-winning, full-service firm shaping the quality of life since 1982. With ten office locations throughout the Intermountain Region, Jones & DeMille provides civil engineering, architectural, funding procurement, project leadership, GIS, survey, environmental, construction management, planning, materials testing and related professional services. Jones & DeMille Engineering is built on great people, excellent communication, technical expertise, and proven practices—all dedicated to shaping the quality of life. www.jonesanddemille.com

About Century West Engineering Corporation: Century West is an employee-owned engineering services consulting firm specializing in aviation and municipal projects. Century West has been providing engineering and planning services to clients throughout the Pacific Northwest since 1969. www.centurywest.com

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 12 & 19, 2023

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 Feb. 15, 2023 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

GARFIELD COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S)

61-3388 (a49810): Trevor or Elizabeth Covington, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 1.6 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles SE of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

61-3371 (a49819): Kima Kheirolomoom propose(s) using 0.0064 cfs OR 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (Appro .5 m South of Hatch Town) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

61-3390 (a49844): State of Utah Board of Water Resources, Scott A. Thomas, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 1.6 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5 miles NE of Pangutich) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

61-3008 (a49855): Ivo Ruml propose(s) using 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (6-miles SE of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC.

WAYNE COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S)

95-5373 (a49841): Brinkerhoff Family Trust propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (1/2 mile SW of Bicknell) for STOCKWATERING.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E., State Engineer

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 19 & 26, 2023

TIME, PLACE, LOCATION AND PURPOSE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Authority shall hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, during the meeting of the Board that begins at 6:00 p.m. The location of the public hearing is at the Ednet Room of Wayne High School, 265 North 400 West, in Bicknell, Utah. The purpose of the hearing is to receive input from the public with respect to (i) the issuance of the Series 2023 Bonds and (ii) any potential economic impact that the improvements, facilities or properties financed in whole or in part with the proceeds of the Series 2023 Bonds may have on the private sector. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate.

PURPOSE FOR ISSUING BONDS

The Authority intends to issue the Series 2023 Bonds for the purpose of (i) finance the costs of construction of a new high school and other capital improvements, including renovations at an elementary school or middle school, for use by the Board of Education of Wayne County School District, Utah (the “Board of Education”), including any capitalized interest (the “Project”), (ii) funding any required deposit to a debt service reserve fund and (iii) paying issuance expenses to be incurred in connection with the issuance of the Series 2023 Bonds.

PARAMETERS OF THE SERIES 2023 BONDS

The Authority intends to issue the Series 2023 Bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed eleven million dollars ($11,000,000), to bear interest at a rate or rates of not to exceed 5.50% per annum, to mature in not more than 21 years from their date or dates, and to be sold at a price not less than 98% of the total principal amount thereof.

The Series 2023 Bonds are to be issued and sold by the Authority pursuant to the Resolution, including as exhibits to said Resolution a form of an Indenture of Trust, Mortgage, Assignment of Lease Agreement and Security Agreement (the “Indenture”) and a form of a Master Lease Agreement (the “Lease”) and a final bond resolution to be adopted by the Board at a later date. The Indenture and the Lease are to be executed by the Authority and/or the Board of Education with such terms and provisions and any changes thereto as shall be approved by the Authority and the Board of Education at the time of adoption of final bond resolution and the approving resolution, as applicable.

PLEDGE AND OUTSTANDING DEBT

The Authority proposes to pledge to the payment of the Series 2023 Bonds various rental payments made to the Authority by the Board of Education, pursuant to the Indenture and the Lease. The Authority has no other lease revenue bonds outstanding under the Indenture or the Lease or any separate indentures and lease agreements. More detailed information relating to the Authority’s outstanding bonds can be obtained by contacting the Secretary/Treasurer of the Authority at 79 North 100 West, in Bicknell, Utah.

ESTIMATED COST OF THE SERIES 2023 BONDS

Assuming a final maturity for the Series 2023 Bonds of 20 years from the proposed date of issuance of such Bonds and that the Bonds are issued in an aggregate principal amount of $9,475,000 and are held until maturity, based on the Authority’s currently expected financing structure and interest rates in effect around the time of publication of this notice, the estimated total cost to the Authority of the proposed Series 2023 Bonds is $14,695,996.88.

A copy of the Resolution and the forms of Indenture and the Lease are on file in the office of the Secretary/ Treasurer at the Authority’s offices, at 79 North 100 West, in Bicknell, Utah, where they may be examined during regular business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday for a period of at least thirty (30) days from and after the first date of publication of this notice.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a period of thirty (30) days from and after the date of the publication of this notice is provided by law during which (i) any person in interest shall have the right to contest the legality of the Resolution, the Indenture, the Lease or the Series 2023 Bonds, or any provision made for the security and payment of the Series 2023 Bonds, and after such time, no one shall have any cause of action to contest the regularity, formality or legality thereof for any cause whatsoever, and (ii) registered voters within the County may sign a written petition requesting an election to authorize the issuance of the Series 2023 Bonds. If written petitions which have been signed by at least 20% of the registered voters of the Wayne County School District (the “District”) are filed with the Authority during said 30-day period, the Authority shall be required to hold an election to obtain voter authorization prior to the issuance of the Series 2023 Bonds. If fewer than 20% of the registered voters of the District file a written petition during said 30day period, the Authority may proceed to issue the Series 2023 Bonds without an election.

/s/ Tyler Newton Secretary/Treasurer of the Municipal Building Authority of Wayne School District, Utah

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 19, 2023

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 parttime/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

Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers in Escalante 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.

Sanitation Truck Driver / Equipment Operator

Garfield County Public Works Department is accepting applications for a Sanitation Truck Driver/ Equipment Operator. A current CDL and pre-employment drug testing is required.

Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, (435) 676-1100 or online at garfield.utah.gov. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2023 to the Clerk’s Office.

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

Wayne School District Announcement of Position 2022 - 23 School Year

Wayne School District is accepting applications for the following position: ABA Therapist / BCBA Therapist Certified Autism Specialist

This will be a Contracted Position. This person will provide clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols to children with Autism and related developmental disabilities throughout the district. This person will report directly to the Special Education Director.

Education: Master’s Degree in Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech and Hearing Services, or related field; or working toward a Master’s Degree with supervision.

Experience: Experience working with children ages 0-18 providing in a classroom or 1:1 setting; experience implementing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis; Educational, Speech, or Allied Health Services experience.

Special Qualifications/Licenses: RBT Training and credentialing. Candidate must have a valid Utah state driver’s license. Candidate must successfully pass a fingerprinting background check.

Interested individuals may contact Jamie Webb at Jamie.webb@waynesd.org or by calling 435-425-3813.

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 the position is filled.

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 435-586-5419 for additional information.

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

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu

Tues. Jan. 24th Pulled Pork Sandwich, Chips, Potato Salad, Applesauce, Cookie Wed. Jan. 25th Chicken Noodle Soup w/ Carrots and Celery, Mashed Potatoes, Bread, Peaches, Pie Thurs. Jan. 26th Shepherd's Pie, Mashed Potatoes, Bread, Salad Bar, Cottage Cheese Fruit Salad, No Bake Cookie

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 $3.00, and under 60 is $7.00

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

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