The Wayne & Garfield County Insider February 16, 2023

Utah Employers Invited to Career Fair at SUU on Feb. 22

CEDAR CITYSouthern Utah University’s Career and Professional Development Center invites all employers to attend the upcoming Career and Internship Fair and Public Lands Employment Day on February 22, 2023. The event will take place in the Sharwan Smith Student Center Ballroom from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“SUU has so many talented students who are looking to expand their career goals through internships and employment opportunities,” said Jerry Ross, assistant director of employer relations for the Career Center. “We invite all employers looking to fill entry-level, degreeseeking positions and internships, to participate in our upcoming event.”

SUU is a resource to help industries fill open positions with quality applicants. With 150 undergraduate programs and 32 graduate programs and certifications, as well as a professional doctorate degree, SUU has students pursuing degrees in just Career Fair Cont'd on A4

Emergency Ban on 'Shed Hunting' Across Utah

by Ian Marynowski

Wayne County Commission

by Lisa Jeppson

Feb. 6, 2023

A statewide closure on the collection of antlers has been put in place until Apr. 30

Wildlife Resources (DWR) as an emergency response to the severity of

SALT LAKE CITY -

A statewide closure on the collection of antlers has been put into place until Apr. 30 by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) as an emergency response to the severity of

Celebrate a Century of Wonder at Bryce Canyon National Park

Courtesy National Park Service 2023 will be a year of special programs and events in celebration of Bryce Canyon National Park's centennial.

BRYCE - A cave without a ceiling, red rocks standing like men, nature’s most delicate jewel— Bryce Canyon National Park has been described as many things, and this year, we’ll add “100 years old” to that list. To celebrate this historic milestone, the park and its partners are inviting the public to enjoy a year of special programs and events.

Utah’s second national park, Bryce Canyon, was first protected as a national monument by President Warren G. Harding on June 8, 1923.

fragrant ponderosa forests, and profoundly dark night skies are now beloved by visitors from all around the globe.

“Bryce Canyon’s centennial year is an opportunity to celebrate not only the rich past but also the present and future of this national park,” said park superintendent Jim Ireland, “2023 will be a year of celebration, and yet we also want it to be a year of connection between the park and its local communities, affiliated tribes, partners, visitors, and staff.”

Events planned for the centennial year so far include:

From visitors numbering in the thousands in 1923 to over two million visitors in 2022, the park’s vibrant limestone hoodoos, Bryce Centennial Cont'd on A3

this winter season. Cold temperatures and deep snowpack have put strain on big game, specifically mule deer, by making it harder for them to move and find food. “Shed hunters” put additional and un-

Kane County Receives $2.8 Million for a New Community Center

KANE CO. - The Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) approved a $339,795 grant and a $2,493,000 low-interest loan to build a community outreach center in Kane County.

At the Feb. 2, 2023, CIB meeting, the board also approved funding for the following projects:

The Five County Association of Governments received funding approval for a $739,566 grant to renovate the existing office building.

• The Town of Brian Head received funding approval for a $95,000 grant and a $260,000 low-interest loan for a fire protection water line.

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necessary stress on the animals by chasing them from their normal winter range. Big game are especially vulnerable during these winter months and humans represent one of their major sources of disturbance.

“The unnecessary expenditure of energy and stress associated with disturbance—like being repeatedly followed by

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WAYNE CO. - The Wayne County Commission met on February 6, 2023, for their first meeting of the month. Commissioners Blackburn, Brian and Cook were all in attendance. The agenda was accepted and approved with the addition of a closed meeting at the end of the regular session. Minutes from the January 17, 2023, Commission meeting were accepted and approved with an amendment of Commissioner Brian voting twice and Commissioner Cook not voting at all. The first order of business was with Kevin Bunnell, who is the regional supervisor with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. He talked about the Bicknell Bottom project, which is moving along, and the parking lot and water flow issues are being addressed and are coming together. He also spoke about trying to remove the Utah prairie dog's listing as a "threatened" species under the

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Intermountain Garfield Memorial Hospital Earns Five-Star Breastfeeding Friendly Rating from Utah Department of Health

PANGUITCH - Intermountain Health’s Garfield Memorial Hospital recently received a five-star rating for being a breastfeeding friendly facility from the Utah Department of Health

(UDOH) by completing all ten steps of the Stepping Up for Utah Babies program.

The state health program recognizes Utah hospitals that have taken steps to promote, protect, edu-

cate, and encourage breastfeeding in their facilities. Earning a five-star rating typically takes years.

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Intermountain Garfield Community Hospital women and newborn caregivers pictured left to right: Mazie Hannah, Michelle Morse, Melissa Barney, Michelle Walsh, Tanielle Ramsay, Savanah Steed, and Jessica Bradshaw.

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There are Many 'Inconvenient Truths' in the World Today

The February 2 "Opinion" article by Darrell Mensel in The Insider about water use in the Colorado Basin was both clear and disturbing. The article showed that the use of water from the Colorado Basin is already overused and that the present water consumption is UNSUSTAINABLE. The problem is that MANY other resources are also over consumed and therefore unsustainable: fisheries, lumber (anyone who has bought a 2x4 lately knows that!), lithium, nickel, many rare earth metals (used in electronic devices including cars), copper, sand for concrete, bauxite, and the list goes on! We are also destroying the commons: land (the Amazon basin), both fresh and salt water (ocean acidification) and the air, because they have become dumping grounds for our excesses.

We can add to this overuse the places and leisurely experiences that we all love: The Wave, Zion National Park (and almost every other park around the world), Little Cottonwood Canyon, Barcelona, Spain (where there is a big push to limit tourists). Again, the list goes on!

A major part of this over consumption is our

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Nominees Announced for the Wayne County Justice Court Vacancy

WAYNE CO. - The Wayne County Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the judicial vacancy that will serve Wayne County, Utah. The position will replace Judge Roy Brown who retired in December, 2022.

Following are the nominees followed by place of employment and residence:

over population. While the Colorado Basin is our local example, the problem of over population is repeated again and again around the world. The United States plays an oversized role in all of this because while we are only about 5% of the world population, and we consume about 20% of the world’s resources. Looking into the future, it is not difficult to see that if we do not start to recognize and respond successfully to these challenges, the consequences will be painful. If climate change brought on by our use of fossil fuels is an example, we are in for a world of hurt! For more than 50 years the warnings were there, but self interest by those who supported the use of fossil fuels and the lack of courage in our political leaders (not to mention political donations) have gotten us to where we are today, trying to play catch up.

When Al Gore produced “An Inconvenient Truth” (2006), he was referring to one thing: climate change. Now we face many “inconvenient truths,” and future generations will look back and ask “were they able to face those 'truths' and act responsibly to those challenges?”

David Hart, Torrey

GCNRA Low Water Update Feb. 10, 2023

GLEN CANYON

N.R.A. - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is pleased to announce boat ramps remain operable in north Lake Powell at the Bullfrog North Ramp and in south Lake Powell at the Stateline Auxiliary Ramp. The lake level as of February 10 was 3522.1 feet (above sea level).

North Lake PowellBullfrog North Ramp

Operations: Additional boiler plate materials have been placed to extend motorized vessel access on the south side of the ramp for small, motorized vessels. The ramp became inoperable to houseboats and larger vessels when lake levels reached 3529 feet (above sea level). The park will be monitoring this ramp as water levels change. Signs are posted "launch at your own risk.” The north side of the ramp is barricaded and hard closed. Fourwheel drive vehicles are recommended for launching small vessels.

• South Lake Powell - Stateline Auxiliary

Ramp: This ramp remains operable 24/7 to motorized vessels of all sizes. The park has installed boiler plate material. The park is working with Aramark to extend the ramp once the water level recedes enough to be able to pour concrete. As was done last season during construction activities, the ramp will provide 24/7 access on boiler plates on one side of the ramp, while concrete is poured on the other side. When the new concrete has cured, access will rotate to the

• Donald Bone, Wayne County School District, resident of Loa, Judge Mark McIff, J.D., Judge in 11 other justice courts in the Sixth District, resident of Richfield, and

• Jeffrey Owens, J.D., attorney at law, resident of Panguitch.

A comment period will be held through today, February 16, 2023. A final candidate will then be selected by the Wayne County Commission within 30 days. The selection must then be certified by the Utah Judicial Council. To submit written comments about the candidates, please contact Amy Hernandez at amymh@utcourts.gov.

—Utah Courts

GCSO Continues Search for Missing Man

GARFIELD COUNTY - On February 2, 2023, following an investigative lead related to the last known location of Austin Madsen, Garfield County Deputies redirected the search as we believe he may have begin to travel off Mount Dutton on foot the same way he came in with his vehicle. With this information, search efforts were directed to the Black Canyon area. Arial drones, along with search and rescue teams on horseback, on foot, and in trackwheeled UTVs, scoured the cliffs and terrain throughout Black Canyon northward back towards Antimony, Utah. The search had originally been more limited and involved air support from the Utah Department of Public Safety Aero Bureau to protect the integrity of any tracks Austin may have left in the snow. As the search progressed into the fourth day, the decision was made to involve every asset available in an effort to develop new leads. Unfortunately, no signs of Austin were identified.

Garfield County will begin to transition search and rescue efforts from a dynamic and intensive search to a more passive approach to best allocate resources throughout the county. This includes the monitoring of Austin's phone, efforts by Garfield County Search and Rescue members, the listing of Austin in a national database, and an all-police bulletin to be on the lookout for Austin during their routine operations. This does not mean hope is lost. Austin is known to be in great physical shape and has considerable backcountry skills that he can use to survive.

other side. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the park believes the bathymetry at this ramp will ensure sustainable, long-term motorized vessel access to south Lake Powell. The Stateline Auxiliary ramp is open for paddle craft users until May 1, 2023.

• North Wash Primitive

Ramp: Conditions at North Wash Ramp were recently reviewed and the primitive ramp is deteriorating rapidly. Prior to historic low water levels in Lake Powell, the North Wash Primitive Ramp was deemed unstainable by multiple hydrologists due to the dynamic hydrology of the Colorado River in this location. No additional work will be conducted in this area for the 2023 boating season. Rafters are advised to use the Bullfrog North Ramp downstream.

Bureau of Reclamation

(BOR) Information:

BOR Projections can be viewed at usbr.gov.

(BOR provides monthly updates of Lake Powell elevation projections.)

Information is also available on BOR Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/coloradoriverbasin

Due to the complex mix of factors that affect Lake Powell’s water levels, Lake Powell boaters are asked to please be aware that it will not be known when the lake reaches a certain water level until it occurs. Before heading to the lake, boaters should check the park’s website for the status of their preferred launch/retrieval destination.

—Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

With extremely low temperatures and wind chills compounding the effects of sub-zero conditions, it is our best hope that Austin Madsen has possibly self-rescued from this situation and has yet to contact authorities or family members. At this point, air operations and assigned deputies will be suspended from actively searching the Mount Dutton area as those resources have exhausted every effort available to open any new investigative leads. As the Garfield County Sheriff's Office has an open and direct line of communication with Mr. Madsen's family, this office asks that they be afforded the space and privacy they need in order to deal with this difficult situation. We encourage the public to contact our office if they encounter or observe anyone matching Austin's description.

Garfield County Sheriff's Office will continue to actively investigate any new leads and provide updates as information becomes available. We would like to thank and recognize the assistance from the Piute County Sheriff's Office, Sevier County Search and Rescue, Iron County Search and Rescue, the U.S. Forest Service, Kane County Search and Rescue, the Department of Public Safety Aero Bureau, Kane County Sheriff's Office, and all the volunteers and agencies that came out to help look. Any inquiries may be directed to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office at 435-676-2678.

—Garfield County Sheriff's Office

CDC's Public Health Associate Program Host Site Application Opens

U.S. - The U.S. Center for Disease Control's (CDC) Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support has announced the opening of the Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) host site application, which will close on February 28, 2023. As a host site, an early career public health professional will be placed at your organization for a two-year assignment and will gain experience in public health program operations while helping to increase your agency's capacity. Organizations that serve rural communities, from state, tribal, local, and territorial public health agencies; nongovernmental organizations such as community-based organizations, public health institutes and associations; and academic institutions are encouraged to apply.

The host site will receive benefits including: Insights and valuable skillsets from the CDC-funded associate placed at their organization.

• A partnership with the CDC and added resources to address staff shortages and funding gaps.

• Online learning opportunities and access to CDC subject matter expertise.

PHAP senior staff are available for one-on-one or group information briefings and webinars. If you are interested in setting up a briefing, please email PHAP@cdc. gov. Rural-serving entities are encouraged to submit host site applications to increase public health services for rural communities.

Find more information on the CDC's PHAP host site page. Applications must be submitted by February 28, 2023.

—USDA Rural Development

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Bryce Centennial: Bryce Canyon’s centennial year is an opportunity to celebrate not only the rich past but also the present and future of this national park. —Jim Ireland, Bryce Canyon National Park superintendent

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• Ruby’s Inn Winter Festival: February 18-20

• Historic Photo Exhibit: April through November at Bryce Lodge

• Utah Prairie Dog Day: May 11

• Centennial Ceremony and Concert featuring

The Piano Guys: June 8

• Astronomy Festival:

June 14-17

• Bryce Canyon Butterfly Count: July 8

• Geology Festival: July 14-15

• All Employee Reunion: August 24-26

• Plein Air “Paint Out” with Escalante Canyons

Art Festival: September 18

• Bryce Canyon Heritage Days Festival: September 28-30

Annular Eclipse: October 14

Christmas Bird Count: December 16

All centennial events will be open to the public, though some may require advance registration through the park or a

partner organization. Visit www.BryceCanyon.org for information about centennial events and partnership initiatives.

The park will also be sharing centennial stories all year long on social media, and visitors are invited to share their centennial experiences by using the hashtag #BRYCE100.

As always, those planning a visit this year are encouraged to plan ahead by visiting the park’s website at www.nps.gov/brca and to download the free NPS app before they arrive.

—National Park Service

Wayne Commission: The Bicknell Bottoms

Project and removal of the Utah prairie dog's "threatened" status under the Endangered Species Act, Planning and Zoning Board member approvals, Wayne County Sheriff's Office new hires and concerns regarding facilities space, the Hanksville Diversion, and road grading of Juniper Drive in Torrey discussed.

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Endangered Species Act. He stated, “The Utah prairie dog is flourishing in the state.” He would like to see a united front between entities, which would include the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR), and all counties where prairie dogs are located. Commissioner Brian said, “Prairie dogs are a problem at the Wayne Wonderland Airport.” They are being trapped and relocated to public lands. It may take five to ten years to get them taken off of the Endangered Species Act list. Bunnell was also here for the yearly Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) payment, which was accepted and approved.

Next was Colleen Allen who presented the names and dates for the Planning and Zoning Board member approval. The first two names are Marion Chappell and Richard Jensen, whose term will expire at the end of 2023. Dennis Hiskey and Travis Van Orden, whose term will expire at the end of 2026, and Julie Howard, whose term will expire in 2025. This was accepted and approved.

Wayne County Sheriff Gulley was next on the agenda with approval of two new hires. They had a total of three applicants and chose the top two. All the applicants have passed a background check and physical. The two individuals who are going to be hired will start post on May 16th and will graduate in August. The department is looking to find people who want to work, live and stay awhile in Wayne County. This was accepted and approved. As of this writing, the candidates have not been notified of their status. Gulley also voiced some other concerns regarding facilities space. He would like to have space for an interview and evidence room. The commissioners advised him to go look at the buildings that the county own and that are not being utilized at this time to see if any would work for the requirements of the department.

Garrick Wilden with Jones and DeMille Engineering had an update

for the commissioners regarding the Hanksville Diversion. A quick summary: Back in 2006/2007, the original diversion dam failed, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) came in and paid for the failed diversion and had a new one built. When the new diversion failed last year, pumps were brought in to pump water out of the river and into the canal for irrigation purposes. Wilden updated the commissioners on the fact that there is little to no bedrock to anchor a new dam into and that the stream bed has been lowered at some locations up to 20’. The original dam site was going to be used until a fault line was found at this location. The goal is to find a site that a structure can be built on and remain stabilized during flood season. This year, the pumping station and pumps will be used again to irrigate the lands. Wilden stated, “This is the most difficult and frustrating project I have ever worked on.”

John Dillenbeck was last on the agenda with issues that have arisen in Torrey. Dillenbeck lives on Juniper Drive. For 19 years, the County took care of the road by grading it twice a year. When the community decided to annex into Torrey Town, Mayor Scott Chestnut continued to grade Juniper Drive twice a year. Since the new mayor and council have been in office, the road no longer gets graded, and according to Dillenbeck, the people who live on Juniper Drive can get no answers from the governing entities. The commissioners said that since they lived in Torrey Town that they would have to take it back to the city for answers or try and reannex back into unincorporated Wayne County.

Other Items of Business: Attorney Compensation: Michael Winn, the new Wayne County Attorney, would like to roll over the expenses that have been budgeted for his office into his salary. He states that he does not require a research assistant/secretary, office equipment, etc,. He would also like to be able to get on the health insurance and retirement plans. He would like to have the commissioners look into making the County Attorney position a full-time position instead of part-time. This was

accepted and approved.

Meals for Senior Citizens: Home-delivered meals to senior citizens was presented by Commissioner Brian. There are about 11 to 15 seniors getting home-delivered meals at this time. The meals that are currently being offered are frozen meals which are delivered twice a month by UPS, who just sets them on your porch. Commissioner Brian would like input: “Do we take this on ourselves or do we continue with the systems we have?”

A concerned citizen asked about adopting a senior and taking in daily meals since the numbers are so low.

Six County Association of Governments (AOG) Loan: Approximately 25 years ago, Six County AOG took out a federal loan for $200,00 that would help with the start up costs of small businesses located in the Six County area. That loan is now coming due. Commissioner Brain wanted input from the other commissioners on how Wayne County should pay for their portion, which will be due soon. Commissioner Blackburn would like the new County Attorney to look over the original contract and advise them on how to proceed.

Fire District Equipment: Commissioner Blackburn stated, “This is a big deal for the safety of our firefighters.” There are six fire districts located within Wayne County, and they all have different and out dated equipment. Commissioner Blackburn would like to purchase 19 new SCBA units (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus units). each including a face mask, regulator, frame, tank, hoses, backpack and an alarm system. The cost of these units would be around $170,000, which could possibly fit into the COVID monies criteria.

Vouchers: Vouchers were accepted and approved.

If you would like to attend the next commission meeting, it will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 10 a.m. You can listen to this meeting, any past meeting and future commission meetings at PMN@Utah.gov.

The Wayne County Commission meets the first and third Monday of every month at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa.

Ask an Expert Update on Avian Influenza in Utah

by David Frame, Utah State University Extension Poultry Specialist

Career Fair: The SUU Career Center partners with our Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative Department to invite public lands employers to attend this event. The public lands employers who typically attend this event are hiring for positions serving a wide variety of SUU majors including agriculture, outdoor education, recreation, engineering, and more.—McKinley Hatch, Southern Utah University events and marketing coordinator engineering, and more.”

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about every industry.

The Career Center is actively preparing students to be effective and desirable employees. With an emphasis on skills like critical thinking, oral/written communication, professionalism, work ethic, competency in digital technology, and many others, students are provided with the resources they need to be valuable employees and contribute to whatever

Nearly 2.2 million birds in Utah were lost to the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) between April 2022 and January 2023.

UTAH - Nearly 2.2 million birds in Utah were lost to the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) between April 2022 and January 2023. This total includes eight non-commercial poultry flocks, 18 commercial egg layer and turkey flocks, and one commercial gamebird facility. Non-commercial detections in backyard chicken flocks and petting zoos have occurred in Cache, Utah, Salt Lake, and Weber counties.

Live wild bird surveillance has shown the virus in various dabbling duck species, including the mallard, gadwall, cinnamon teal, green-winged teal, Northern shoveler, and American widgeon. Wild bird morbidity surveillance has detected the virus in owls, hawks, gulls, pelicans, eared grebe, black-crowned night heron, and the turkey vulture.

The most prevalent species with HPAI has been the Canada goose. This is significant because waterfowl are the natural carriers of avian influenza

viruses and typically do not die as a result of the virus; however, the current strain of HPAI is lethal enough to kill even waterfowl. Although we have been fortunate to have HPAI detections drop this winter, some areas of the country have not been so lucky. As we approach the spring months, it is uncertain whether we will experience another wave of outbreaks during spring migration. Work still needs to be done to determine exactly how the initial introduction of HPAI occurs. What we do know is that once introduced, the virus is transmitted from flock to flock through contaminated equipment and people. Consider these tips to prevent virus transmission.

• Practice strict adherence to washing hands, using dedicated clothing and footwear, and avoiding neighbors’ flocks. Do not take care of your poultry immediately after hunting; shower and change into clean clothes first.

• Keep all domestic poultry and gamebirds enclosed and away from wild birds. Avoid using water from open sources, such as ponds, canals, and ditches, for poultry drinking and to wash equipment where your birds have access. These sources could contain the HPAI virus, especially if they are accessible to waterfowl. If the virus is found in live bird samples, it indicates that our resident waterfowl must be considered potential carriers and shedders.

Poultry flocks infected with HPAI will experience sudden high mortality and usually no signs of sickness before death. If you suspect your home flock may have HPAI, contact the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food or the state veterinarian’s office at statevet@ utah.gov immediately.

Although sporadic cases have been reported, avian influenza viruses pose minimal danger of causing clinical disease in humans.

business or organization they are a part of in a meaningful way.

“The SUU Career Center partners with our Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative Department to invite public lands employers to attend this event,” said McKinley Hatch, events & marketing coordinator. “The public lands employers who typically attend this event are hiring for positions serving a wide variety of SUU majors including agriculture, outdoor education, recreation,

This event is open to all employers, not just those in public lands industries. SUU’s Career and Professional Development Center strives to provide students with opportunities to enhance their careers, increase their networking abilities, and give them the financial resources they need to succeed in college.

The event is free to SUU students and alumni.

—Southern Utah University

Garfield Memorial: Our mom and baby caregivers have been working hard to earn this breastfeeding friendly rating. This signifies our caregivers are both competent and comfortable providing evidence-based education and resources to help families be successful in breastfeeding their infants.—Tanielle Ramsay, RN at Garfield Memorial Hospital Garfield Memorial Cont'd from A1

“Our mom and baby caregivers have been working hard to earn this breastfeeding friendly rating. This signifies our caregivers are both competent and comfortable providing evidence-based education and resources to help families be successful in breastfeeding their infants,” said Tanielle Ramsay, RN, the nurse who led the efforts to earn the designation.

The ten steps of the Stepping Up for Utah Babies program are evidence-based maternity care practices that demonstrate optimal support of breastfeeding, as well as improved care experiences and outcomes for non-breastfeeding moms and families.

They include hospital practices such as: encouraging moms to hold their new baby skin-to-skin right after delivery; allowing moms and babies to remain together 24 hours a day in the hospital; training staff to support all new moms’ feeding choices; encouraging breastfeeding on demand; reducing formula supplementation unless medically indicated; and not using pacifiers for breastfeeding infants.

“Our experience has taught us, when moms and newborns engage in early skin-to-skin contact during the “golden” first hour after birth, it greatly increases a mother’s success with breastfeeding. Our staff is truly dedicated to helping new moms and mothers receive the most up-to-date education and support possible for confident, successful feeding whether they choose to bottle feed or breastfeed,” said Susan Harris, the hospital’s nurse manager.

The state health pro-

gram website cites research that shows breast milk is the best food for infants and that breastfeeding is associated with decreased risk for infant morbidity and mortality. It’s also been shown that breastfeeding moms have lower incidences of breast and ovarian cancer, Type 2 diabetes and postpartum depression.

The state program is patterned after the international Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative started by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund in the 1990s .

To find out more about Intermountain’s virtual breastfeeding course, go to intermountainhealthcare. org/classes-and-events/ list/breastfeeding. For a complete list of hospitals working toward the fivestar, breastfeeding-friendly rating, visit: https://mihp. utah.gov/stepping-up-forutah-babies.

—Intermountain Health Garfield Memorial Hospital

Community Center:

Community centers are especially important for our rural communities. The Permanent Community Impact Board is proud to offer grants and low-interest loans to help Utah communities have meeting spaces for decades to come.

—Jerry

Taylor, Garfield County

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for our rural communities,” said board member and Garfield County Commissioner Jerry Taylor. “The Permanent Community Impact Board is proud to offer grants and low-interest loans to help Utah communities have meeting spaces for decades to come.”

The Permanent Community Impact Board awards grants and lowinterest loans to cities, towns, and counties from

funds directed to the CIB from mining and oil and gas extraction on federal land. Projects funded by the Permanent Community Impact Board benefit rural Utah by creating safer, more livable communities.

The Utah Housing and Community Development Division manages the fund, which is part of the Department of Workforce Services. For more information, visit housing.utah. gov.

—Utah Department of Workforce Services

Courtesy Utah State University Extension

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com

Dean and Peggy Chappell

They are the parents of seven children and have 26 grandchildren.

I am writing this rather late because, like many of you, I was watching the Super Bowl game. In the last few years, the games have been really great and really close. Both teams had excellent quarterbacks, and they kept the game close. Kansas City had the ball last and could have scored a touchdown, but the runner downed the ball on the one-yard line instead. Kansas City ran the clock down to eight seconds and kicked the winning field goal and won the game. Both teams were the best in the game. Their offensive line didn’t allow for a single sack. At the start of the game, it really looked like the Eagles were going to control, and they led, 24 to 14. The second half, it was all Kansas City, and they scored every time they had the ball. They went ahead by 11, only to see Philadelphia tie the score with only two minutes to go. Well, we only have to wait six more months for more action.

As we rode up 89 to the see the wrestlers in Richfield, it became more apparent that our cold weather is keeping our snow around longer.

Above Circleville there is very little snow on the fields, and from Marysville to Richfield there wasn’t any snow at all. The news says that we are at 130% of normal, which was the same amount that we had last year. Salt Lake City has had only 20’ of snow, but their mountains have been double that of normal. Now they are worrying about the weather warming up too fast and causing flooding. We are still in a drought. Our weather the last couple of weeks has been great, which, to me, that means no wind. I know that it is really cold because for the last many years my gas bill for January was in the $400 bracket, and last month, it was in the mid $700s.

Sunday night's weather report says that we could get quite a bit of snow in our area and all over southern Utah on Wednesday. It would be nice if they get the snow part right for a change. We sometimes take it for granted what a wonderful place we live in, then, an Earthquake hits Turkey, and 27,000 people are killed in a minute. I

know we hate the government telling us what to do, but I think that we should be strapping items in the schools or rebuilding the old Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints temples in St. George and SLC to make them earthquake-resistant for the safety of the Saints. In some of these third world countries, some of the buildings are hundreds of years old.

I hope you had a nice Valentine’s Day. We do have a three day holiday coming up on Monday the 20th. It is President's Day. The day is always on Monday for President's Day, so you can have a short vacation. Did you ever give it any thought that when you are retired you don’t get holidays or vacations that are paid?

I think that I have the right day for the NBA AllStar game; it will be this Sunday, and it will be here in Utah in Salt Lake City. They feel that it will draw 100,000 people for all kinds of reasons. A number of the Stars are hurt, but I am sure there will be a lot of scoring and no defense. The first to 160 points wins, regardless of

the time on the clock. I don’t know if it is me, but for many years, I don’t have a clue what is being sung at Halftime. This time, it did have some special effects that were different and entertaining. It is the same with advertising; it costs millions for these ads, and if you blink, you won’t have any idea what they are selling. For a long time my shoulder has been bothering me. I went to my doctor and had x-rays taken, and I have bone rubbing on bone, and I will have to have a shoulder replacement. I was referred to a doctor in St. George. They called, and I have an appointment for May 8. My granddaughter the doctor said that will only be to examine my shoulder, and he will set up another time for the replacement. I told my granddaughter that she was in the wrong business. The medical business is so good in southern Utah that they are building another hospital in St. George. It’s late, and I have a sports column to go. Way to go, Bobcats. You are the best again for the fourth year in a row.

Mack O.

Proposed Bill Could Change How Water is Measured in Utah. Opponents Call it a ‘Gag Order’

ST. GEORGE - For years, Utah—and Washington County in particular— has been accused of being a water waster when compared to other states. While Utah water managers have cried foul over those claims, the way Utah has traditionally counted water apparently hasn’t helped.

Attempting to address this issue, the per capita consumptive use bill, officially designated SB 119 in the 2023 Utah Legislature, authored by Sen. Michael McKell, is now headed to the House for further debate after passing the Senate in a 22-1 vote (six senators were absent).

While supporters say it will help bring Utah’s water use calculations more in line with how other Western states measure water use, the opposition argues the bill is misleading.

During a meeting of the Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee held Jan. 24, McKell said the state needed to measure water in a way that accurately reflected the amount being used.

“Oftentimes we are criticized for waste and those measurements are just different in other states and other areas,” he said. “We want to be able to measure apples to apples and oranges to oranges.”

Attorney Fred Finilinson, who represents water districts attached to Prepare 60, was invited by McKell to give the committee a breakdown of how Utah measures its water compared to other states.

There are three ways per capita water use is measured, the attorney said.

One method looks at the total amount of water that’s diverted from its primary source for use. From there, the per capita use is determined by dividing the diverted water totals by the population served. The second method

by Mori Kessler, St. George News

measures the amount of water that is delivered to the end customer. In Utah, the majority of the drinking-quality water delivered to the end user is metered. Taking the amount of water delivered to the end users and dividing by population is another way per capita use is calculated.

“On the Colorado River, they use the consumptive use standard,” Finilinson said.

The consumptive use standard takes the water that is delivered to a home and only counts what that home uses. And unused water delivered to a home is subtracted from the overall amount used when divided by the population served.

For example, the standard takes the amount of water used by a household and measures what amount was actually used following delivery. A home that used 10% will see the remaining 90% return downstream, Finilinson said. The unused 90% is subtracted from the overall amount that is divided by the population.

“A classic example of that is Las Vegas,” he said. “They only have 300,000 acre-feet of water, but they divert nearly 700,000 to 800,000 acre-feet. They then take a return credit for all the water that comes back through Las Vegas wastewater treatment—and the stormwater when they can count it when it goes back into the system—so that their consumptive use is measured on their 300,000 acre-feet.”

Utah either takes the amount of water diverted or delivered for its water per capita use calculations, which is fine when comparing data collected in Utah using the same methods, Finilinson said.

However, when compared to other Western states, “our numbers will be significantly higher, and we’re not looking at the

same measuring statistics.”

According to the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, the average house in Las Vegas uses around 222 gallons of water daily. The average household in St. George (going by the state’s current mode of measurement) is reported to be around 304 gallons per day.

If passed, SB 119 will create an alternative consumptive use measuring standard for Utah to use when comparing per capita numbers with other states.

The bill would also impact water districts in counties of the first and second class in Utah. County classes are determined by population. In Utah, a firstclass county has a population of 1 million or more. A second-class county has a population of 175,000 or more [but less than 1 million]. At nearly 200,000 people, Washington County is listed as second class. And Washington County water managers say they support the bill.

“The (Washington County Water Conservancy District) supports the current draft of SB 119 Per Capita Consumptive Use,” Karry Rathje, a spokeswoman for the water district, wrote in an email to St. George News. “This bill will allow water districts to update its water use accounting methodology to be more consistent with the practices of water providers in other regions.”

While supporters of the bill say it creates a measure of uniformity in how water use is calculated, its opponents say the bill is “hiding water” and called it a “gag order.”

Zach Frankel, executive director of the Utah Rivers Council, said the bill would be fine if culinary, or drinking-quality water, was the only factor, but it is not.

The bill does not require the counting of sec-

ondary (irrigation-quality) water that is lost in transport, he said, adding that language in the bill also makes it illegal for other agencies to calculate water use.

“This bill hides water and puts a gag order on other agencies,” Frankel told St. George News “The gist of this is that we’re unwilling to save water. It’s disinformation.”

Language in the bill Frankel specifically referred to are found on lines 126 to 130, which state:

“A state agency or a political subdivision of the state may not calculate, publish, or disseminate a:

(i) statewide per capita consumptive use number; or (ii) per capita consumptive use number for a first class or second class county that is different from a number reported by a reporting district pursuant to this section.”

Frankel, who also attended the Jan 24 committee hearing, said McKell would not talk to him about the bill one-on-one when he wanted to address the secondary water and “gag order” language in the bill. Rather, he said McKell pointed him to the attorneys and water districts that helped craft the bill.

“This bill is everything that’s wrong with the Utah Legislature,” Frankel said. “It’s a really, really bad bill.”

St. George News attempted to contact McKell for comment but had not heard back by the time of publication.

This article was originally published by the St. George News on February 10, 2023.

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

LYMAN - Dean and Peggy Chappell of Lyman, Utah have returned from serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters in Omaha, Nebraska. They were called to serve for a period of 23 months and will speak in the Lyman LDS Ward on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

February 20 - 26

by John Mosley

the sky. Now it’s noticeably fuller (10% vs. 4%) —and it’s 1-2/3° from Jupiter in a great conjunction to the eye and binoculars. This will be a photo opportunity if sunset colors linger.

The three brightest objects in the nighttime sky are within 8½° of each other (Jupiter is 1¼° from the moon), an hour after sunset on February 22.

This week and next there is a lot of action between the moon and planets because the three brightest planets are all in the evening sky and the moon passes each in turn—plus a wonderful planetary conjunction is coming up. These two weeks have more great conjunctions than is reasonable to expect, so this is a superb time to monitor the sky nightly and see changes happen as you watch. Such an opportunity will not soon come again so be sure to be out with your binoculars, or your eyes, taking it all in. A principle I refer to again and again is that events in the sky are not individual unrelated happenings, like items in a list, but are the result of continuous motions of the earth, moon, and planets that you can observe and appreciate if you know what to look for (that’s my job) and go out and look (that’s your job).

So as the week begins,

we have the two brightest planets in the west: brilliant Venus and above it nearlyas bright Jupiter. You’ve been watching Jupiter set a few minutes earlier each night and Venus set a few minutes later, and their motions are carrying them on a near-collision course. You’ve been watching Venus approach Jupiter, and on the 20th, they’re 9° apart —a bit too far apart to see them together in binoculars. But their relative motion is quite rapid. Estimate when Venus will pass Jupiter—that’s next week—and enjoy monitoring them on their “near-collision course.

Meanwhile, the crescent moon passes both. On the 21st, the very thin crescent moon, only two days past new, is 5° below Venus. It’s not as bright as Venus! Look about 45 minutes after sunset.

One day later, on the 22nd, the moon has moved 1/27th of the way around

By the 26th the almost first-quarter moon has moved to a position 13° below Mars, and if you remember that the moon moves very nearly 13° (1/27 of 360) eastward in its monthly circuit of the earth, you can predict a conjunction of the two on the next night, February 27. That happens next week, but let me mention it here so you can put it on your calendar: that Monday night, Mars will lie just over 1°, or just over two moon diameters, to the left of the moon in another very nice conjunction.

So there’s an abundance of conjunctions in February. Let’s hope for clear skies. I said I wouldn’t mention it again, but Comet C/2022 E3 is still visible in any telescope, and it will be until the moon becomes too bright next week. You’ll find it immediately to the west of Orion in southern Taurus. It’ll be the brightest comet of 2023 unless a new one unexpectedly appears.

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.

Shed Hunting: this can be a polarizing issue, but we are all just passionate about wildlife. If you like deer, do the right thing and protect deer.—Dax Mangus, DWR Big Game Coordinator, Shed Hunting

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someone collecting shed antlers—may significantly decrease the survival rates of big game animals... Shed antler gathering is not the only winter activity with the potential to disturb wintering wildlife. We encourage everyone to be aware of wildlife during this vulnerable period and do their best not to disturb them.” said DWR Director Justin Shirley in a press release announcing the closure on Feb. 7.

When asked specifically about what prompted the emergency closure, the DWR Big Game Coordinator, Dax Mangus, said that while “there has not been much increase in deaths from malnutrition yet, we generally see it start happening in fawns first.” He continued to explain that fawns are the most susceptible to harsh winter conditions and are a precursor to the decline in health of more mature deer. While it is normal to see some die-off, it normally doesn’t start until March or April. Seeing it happen in January, as it is now, is alarming and is the cause for the ban on collecting. The DWR captures

mule deer and other big game every December following the end of hunting season. Once captured, the animals are weighed, measured, scanned with ultrasound devices and inspected so that biologists can determine the health and body fat levels of the herd. Trackers are also placed on some deer so that their movement and mortality rates can be watched throughout the winter. The decline from this baseline is what informs their management decisions, decisions which ultimately affect the continued health of deer populations across the state.

For people who live in the warmer and drier southern half of the state, Mangus agrees that “it might be frustrating to have a shed antler closure when there is no snow on the ground, but it might be less frustrating than having all those other people from closed areas come to where you are.” The last time an antler collection ban was put in place in Utah was in 2017. That year, the activity was only banned in the northern half of the state and, consequently, visitation to southern ranges skyrocketed and put undue stress on an otherwise

healthy population. As such, the DWR made the decision to put blanket closures across Utah this time around.

Mangus also urges people in more remote areas to respect the closure, though it may seem harmless to go out collecting. “Even if each person only goes out once, somebody might still be disturbing the animals every day and it can be cumulative,” he said, adding that “this can be a polarizing issue, but we are all just passionate about wildlife. If you like deer, do the right thing and protect deer.”

The closure also applies to collecting antlers or horns still attached to the skull of an animal. Additional patrols by DWR rangers will be implemented to ensure wildlife are not being disturbed in addition to emergency feeding happening in the northern regions of the state. Biologists will continue monitoring the health of deer populations and may lift the closure early if animal health improves. The original press release and updates on the closure can be found on the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources website.

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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Schools and Sports

Stacie Ekker of Loa Elementary Recognized as 'Math Teacher of the Month'

PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

Bobcat wrestlers are State Champions for the 4th year in a row

tamont 163, Milford, 162, Piute 95.5, Monticello 88.5, Bryce Valley 32, Rich 30 and Wayne 27.

Individual results:

106 - 1st, Tanner Marshall, Panguitch; 3rd, Max Albrecht, Panguitch

The Panguitch Wrestlers have made it four wins in a row at the State Championship at Sevier Valley Center with a score of 215. Altamont came in second with 163, and Milford was one point behind with 162.

Loa Elementary teacher Stacie Ekker was recognized as "Math Teacher of the Month" by the Utah State Board of Education Elementary Math Department.

LOA - Stacie Ekker of Loa Elementary School was recognized as "Math Teacher of the Month" by the Utah State Board of Education Elementary

Math Department. She was recognized on a state level and celebrated in her classroom.

Mrs. Ekker uses taskbased instruction and ques-

tioning techniques to elicit deep mathematical understandings and rich student discourse.

Loa Elementary School, Wayne School Dis-

trict and Utah's mathematics community are fortunate to have her. —Loa Elementary School

Garfield County School District Teacher Highlight

by Samie Ott

Mrs. Olivia Halverson - Technology/ PE Teacher and Paraeducator at Bryce Valley Elementary School

113 - 4th, Tavin Leibbrandt, Panguitch

120 - 3rd, Randy Marshall, Panguitch

126 - 1st, Shad Partridge, Panguitch; 4th, Owen Crofts, Panguitch

132 - 3rd, Bryson Henrie, Panguitch

TROPIC - Olivia

Halverson has been an amazing addition to the staff at Bryce Valley Elementary. She has lived in the Bryce Valley area for the past three years. She and her husband, Kimball, built a home in Henrieville and are very active in their

community. They stay very busy with their two children. Halverson has been the Computer Science teacher at Bryce Valley Elementary for the past two years. In addition to teaching Computer Science, she teaches PE classes to grades kindergarten, first, second, and third, as well as being a paraeducator. This past summer, she spent a week in St. George receiving training on new technology tools to teach to each of the grades. She has spent hours making sure the Chromebooks are up and running, creating engaging lesson plans, and making computer science fun.

The students at Bryce Valley Elementary specifically love the coding programs. They have become master coders this year.

When asked about the new

Activities and Event Schedule 2023

MARCH

• The coalition will be trained to facilitate a QPR class for the community.

• Guiding Good Choices parenting class - date and time is TBD

APRIL

• Resiliency Town Hall Jennie Taylor, guest speakerApril 6th, 1:50 pm for students, 5:30 for parents

• Easter Egg Hunt dates and Family kits - time is TBD

MAY

• Community QPR training, suicide prevention training - TBD

JUNE

• Splash Pad open day - June 2nd at the City Park

• Southwest Youth Summit (Beaver) (youth training)

• Utah Youth Summit in Bryce Canyon (youth training)

JULY

• Scavenger Hunt - date and time is TBD

Cadca mid-year youth training institute in Dallas TX (coalition member and youth training)

AUGUST

• Soap box derby, Family movie night - August 19th

SEPTEMBER

• Community QPR training, suicide prevention training TBD

OCTOBER

• Take Back Drug Day and Community Town Hall take back day - TBD

NOVEMBER

• Community QPR training, suicide prevention training - TBD

DECEMBER

• Ginger Bread family kits (Elementary Christmas play)

*Check Escalante Prevention Coalition's Facebook page for dates times and details on events and activities

Computer Science program, she said, “We have so many new programs and each of them teach and focus on different skills that the students can incorporate into all areas of learning. Each year the students will learn a new tech toy and develop the skills that are needed to program them and run them.” The kindergarten is learning how to use Go Robot Mice, first grade is learning how to use Bee Bots, second grade is learning to use an Oxo Bot, third grade is working with Makeblock mbot, fourth grade is learning to run a Makey Makey, fifth grade is learning how to use Bolt Sphero, and sixth grade is

learning Micro:bit. When talking about what she likes best about teaching, Halverson says, “We make mistakes but we are problem solvers and we try to figure out what went wrong.” She teaches them that they need to look at the world and see what problems they want to solve.

The staff at Bryce Valley Elementary want to let Halverson know how much they appreciate her and the knowledge that she shares with the students. She is such an amazing teacher and knows how to care for the students and, most importantly, how to make learning fun.

The Cats had six wrestlers in the finals; four of them had pins, one had a decision, and the other second place. The meet was almost over with the Cats' score on the first day. The Cat’s 165 champion, Cael Houston, defeated Piute’s Monty Morrison in double overtime. In Region finals, Monty beat Cael by one point, and Cael got back at state. They are friends from meeting up with each other for four years. Coach Marshall pointed out to the refs that Monty had made an illegal move; they awarded Cael a point, and it stayed at one all until overtime. Cael received his second MVP award at this meet; what a way to win your last match as a high school senior!

One of the upsets came in the 132 pound match when Braxton Atkin was able to pin Milford’s Hagen Mayer in the final minute. Mayer had been leading throughout. Mayer is a high-level wrestler, but Braxton found a way to win it.

Shad Partridge had to overcome an injury early in the season, making it hard to get on the mat. Partridge was able to beat Wayne’s Rayce Jeffery by a fall.

Tanner Marshall (the coach's son) felt good about winning the 106 pound divisio. He has wrestled at 106 for three years.

Cole Harland took the 285 pound title against Rich’s Jordan Johnson. He said he has been battling with this for the past four years, with a 2nd once and a third. “It was a great way to end my high school wrestling career,” said Johnson.

Coach Colin Marshall said that they put together a great group of boys and that they are fortunate to be in a town where the kids want to be involved and the parents get behind them.

Team scores:

Panguitch 215, Al-

138 - 4th, Cameron Atkin, Panguitch

144 - 4th, Ronan Mooney, Panguitch

150 - 3rd, Jacob Marshall, Panguitch

165 - 1st, Cale Houston, Panguitch

175 - 2nd, Theron Evans, Panguitch

190 - 3rd, Koda Bridges, Panguitch

215 - 4th, Gage Julander, Panguitch

285 – 1st, Cole Harland, Panguitch

As the season came to a close for the basketball teams, they had one last game for the league season. The boys finished off with the Bryce Valley team and won, 73 to 24. High scorer was Cache Eyre with 18, and he is becoming a dead eye with his 3-point shots; he had four more. Tucker Chappell played only part of the game but finished with 14. This week, the Cats have a play-in game and start Region on Friday and Saturday.

The Lady Cats played third ranked Valley last week. The Cats trailed the whole game. They were down by eight points with four minutes to go, and I went in to help clean up the food area. When I heard a lot of noise from the court, I went out to check, and the Cats had tied the game up at 52 all. During overtime, the Cats kept it close but finally lost, 63 to 60.

With Valley ranked 3rd, the ladies should know that they can compete with the best. Mallory Henrie had eighteen, Tabatha Henrie finished with fourteen, and Brayli Frandsen came off the bench to put in eight. The girls also have a play-in game this week and will start Region on Friday. The games will be here in Panguitch.

Your season tickets don’t count for these games, so bring money.

Courtesy Samie Ott Olivia Halverson has been the Computer Science teacher at Bryce Valley Elementary for the past two years.

Courtesy Tacey Wood

Wills, Trusts, and More Choosing a Guardian for Your Children

If you have young children, you've probably thought about who would raise them if both you and your spouse were to die. It's not an easy thing to consider. However, you can make plans now that will put your fears to rest, knowing that your children will be nurtured and cared for.

You can use your will to name the person you want to be the guardian of your children. The judge will appoint the person you nominated in your will as guardian, unless it is not in the best interests of the children for some reason. If you do not name a guardian in your will, anyone who is interested can request to be appointed. The judge then must decide, without your opinion.

Legally, you may name co-guardians, but keep in mind that coguardians could later go separate ways. Here are some factors to consider when selecting a guardian or co-guardians: Is the prospective guardian old enough?

He or she must be an adult, 18 years or older. Does your choice have a genuine concern for your children's welfare?

by Jeffery J. McKenna

Is your choice physically able to handle the rigors of child rearing? Does he or she have the time? The resources? Does he or she have children close in age to that of your children? Is this a benefit?

• Does the guardian share your moral beliefs?

• Would your children have to move away from other family members?

If you're having a hard time selecting a guardian, talk with the people you're considering. They may not be willing or able to accept the responsibility. Their feelings about acting as guardian may help you decide.

When you and your child's other parent make your wills, you should name the same person as guardian. Otherwise, in the event of both your deaths, the court would be faced with wishes that conflict, and would have to make the choice. If you don't agree on one person, candid discussions with your potential guardians may help you reach an agreement.

Most people want their children to stay together. However, you may have good reasons for naming different guardians for different children. In all cases, you should keep the best interests of your children at heart. In most cases a judge would grant custody to a non-parent only if the surviving parent had abandoned the child or was found to be an unfit parent for some reason.

Most people have strong feelings about how they want their children to

tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!!

Question, Statement, or Story?

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Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 20 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW.BARNEYMCKENNA.COM, he would enjoy hearing from you.

be raised. Your concerns may cover anything from keeping the children together to religious teachings. All of these wishes can be expressed in your will.

The decisions are difficult. In all cases, the best interests of the children come first. Selecting guardianship for your children is, in itself, a good reason to make a will and trust. Nothing gives greater peace of mind than knowing your children will be cared for if something were to happen to you.

When in Texas

Attempting to teach a group of five-year-olds the difference between a question, a statement and a story is not an easy task. I chose a subject and encouraged my students to discuss the topic. Then their classmates would raise their hands to tell me whether they thought their friend had shared a question, a statement or a story.

During one discussion, I noticed a student who was not paying attention. I called her name and asked her to share her thoughts. She stood up and said, "Ms. B, you are beautiful."

Her classmates' hands flew up, and I called on the nearest boy, who excitedly jumped to his feet and said," I know. That was a lie!"

Sunday Dinner

My wife, my daughter and I were invited to my brother's home for Sunday dinner.

It had been a rough week at work and I wanted to rest, so I kept telling my wife and daughter, "We're not going to stay very long."

My wife finally looked at me and said, "Why don't you call and see if they have a drive-through window?"

THEME: On Your Feet ACROSS

1. Pampering places

5. *____ de trois

8. Lend a criminal hand

12. Toy block

14. Milan's La ____

15. Drug addict

16. Craving

A Texas lad rushed home from kindergarten class and insisted his mother buy him a set of pencils, holsters, and a gun belt.

"Whatever for, dear?" his mother asked.

"You're not going to tell me you need them for school?"

"Yes, I do," he replied. "Teacher said that tomorrow she's going to teach us how to draw."

Shower Thoughts

These days a run for your money is a short dash indeed.

PUNishment

They say that no two people see color the exact same way, so really, color is just a pigment of your imagination.

sudoku

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

This week's answers on page 11

63. Trinitrotoluene, for short

64. Movie tape

1. Yarn defect

2. 100 centavos in Mexico

3. A long time ago

4. Somewhat (2 words)

5. City on the Seine

6. Pool growth

7. ____ but not heard"

8. *Rupturing this will take you off your feet

9. Can of worms

10. Deciduous tree

11. *Percussion with one's feet

13. Piano adjusters

14. Scrawny one

19. Caribbean religious and healing practice

22. Noble title

23. Apple TV+ coach

24. Acrylic fiber

25. Amortization

UT Tribes Urge Lawmakers to Pass Bill Ensuring Protections for Native Kids

by Alex Gonzalez, Utah News Connection

DWR, UDOT Release New App to Allow Public to Report Roadkill

SALT LAKE CITY -

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah Department of Transportation are working to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions by building wildlife crossing structures on roads across Utah. But because these collisions unfortunately still occur from time to time, the agencies are making it easier for people to provide information about dead animals on Utah roads through the release of a new app: the Utah Roadkill Reporter.

bill.

UTAH - Tribal leaders from the eight federally recognized tribes in Utah gathered at a news conference at the state Capitol and called on state lawmakers to pass House Bill 40, Utah's version of the Indian Child Welfare Act.

Advocates say the bill would implement provisions to protect Native American children from unnecessary removal from their families and tribes.

Eugenia CharlesNewton, a delegate of the Navajo Nation Council, said recent research has shown that systematic bias within the child-welfare system means Native families are four times more likely to have their children removed and placed into foster care compared with their counterparts. She said she hopes state lawmakers value family unity when looking at the

"Although progress has been made as a result of ICWA," she said, "outof-home placement still occurs more frequent for Native American children than it does for the general population."

Despite advancements, Charles-Newton said, protections are still needed. Supporters of the bill have said its protections are warranted as the federally recognized Indian Child Welfare Act faces a Supreme Court challenge. Opponents of the law say it is wrongly based on race and prevents the state from considering a child's best interest.

HB 40 is sponsored by state Rep. Christine Watkins, R-Price, and state Sen. Dave Hinkins, R-Ferron, who are seeking to codify ICWA provisions into state law, meaning Utah could

join a list of states passing protections for Native children.

Manuel Hart, chairman of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, said that as the oldest living residents of the state of Utah, HB 40 reaffirms inherent rights for tribal nations and ensures culture and traditions are passed on to younger generations.

"Lets us give them their right to exercise their inherent right to learn their language, their culture and their traditions," he said. "Let us protect them through ICWA-House Bill 40."

Watkins said the bill is making its way through the state House and added that they've run into a bit of a "hiccup" but are trying to educate committee members to garner more support for the bill so it can make its way to the state Senate.

The new Utah Roadkill Reporter app is available for free in both the Google Play store and Apple's App Store. The app will allow people to easily report the location and description of any dead animals they see on or near roads, so those animals can be removed more quickly from highways and freeways by DWR and UDOT employees who have access to the data. Dead animals left on roads can become traffic hazards and can cause additional incidents.

The Utah Roadkill Reporter app uses GPS tracking technology to collect high-accuracy data on animal carcasses involved in vehicle collisions. The app collects data on:

Reported animal carcasses Animal carcasses that have been picked up • Pick-up routes being completed by contractors When someone submits a roadkill report

through the app, along with including the species of animal and a GPS location, they may also upload a photo of the animal. UDOT and DWR encourage the public to never use the app while driving, and suggest not getting out of your vehicle when submitting a report, due to safety concerns along busy roads. If a passenger is unable to submit a report, upload the report later using a milemarker near where the animal was spotted. The state agencies also urge the public not to pick up roadkill—trained crews will do that once they receive the report.

"It is important for us to understand how many wildlife-vehicle collisions occur in Utah," DWR Utah Migration Initiative Coordinator Blair Stringham said. "This new app will allow us to know exactly when and where collisions occur, which will help us identify hot spot areas on Utah highways. We can then work with UDOT and other partners to install underpasses, fencing, wildlife overpasses and other structures to reduce collisions in those areas and keep wildlife and people safe."

Along with providing information about potential areas for wildlife crossings, the data collected through the app will also benefit the Utah Wildlife Migration Initiative and its efforts to learn more about the annual migration patterns of different animal species in Utah. The Utah Wildlife Migration Initiative is a program

that tracks and studies the migration patterns of different wildlife and fish species in the state. Most of the data comes from animals wearing GPS tracking devices or from fish tagged with implanted transmitters. The tracking data benefits wildlife because biologists can identify where the animals spend large portions of time and then make habitat improvements in those areas.

"For years, wildlife carcass data has been a key factor in UDOT and DWR's decision-making process to make Utah roads safer and improve wildlife population health," said UDOT's Natural Resource Manager Matt Howard. "The new app will make it easier for the public to use and will give us more and better information to guide future mitigation efforts."

The most reported wildlife-vehicle collisions in Utah are with deer and elk. By December of 2022, there were 4,900 reported collisions with deer, 166 reported collisions with elk and 20 reported collisions with moose. However, the actual number of collisions is likely twice as high, because many incidents just go unreported.

Work on the app began in 2020 and was funded by the DWR and UDOT. You can learn more about the app at experience.arcgis.com.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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The Indian Child Welfare Act was enacted in 1978 following the removal of many Native children from their homes by government and adoption agencies.

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BID FOR STAGE AT TOWN PARK BICKNELL TOWN

Bicknell Town invites bids for a stage at the town park. The town park is located at 100 N. 200 E., Bicknell, Utah, 84715.

Bidding documents and specifications may be obtained from the Bicknell Town Hall at 64 W. 100 N., Bicknell, UT 84715, beginning February 9, 2023, at 10:00 am.

Sealed bids will be received at the Bicknell Town Hall, 64 W. 100 N., Bicknell, UT 84715 on or before February 23, 2023 at 2:00 pm. Bids will be publicly opened and read at the Town Council Work meeting February 23, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the Bicknell Town Hall, 64 W. 100 N., Bicknell, UT 84715.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 9 & 16, 2023

NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPOINT TRUSTEES

WAYNE COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on Monday, June 19, 2023, the Wayne County Commission will appoint (or re-appoint) six trustees to the governing board of the Wayne County Water Conservancy District.

Trustees representing the divisions of Lyman, Hanksville and At Large will be appointed for a three year term and trustees representing Torrey, Teasdale and Loa will be appointed for a 2 year term.

Anyone interested in serving on the Water Conservancy Board should send a resume and cover letter to the Wayne County Commissioners at PO Box 189, Loa, UT 84747 by5:00 PM Friday, May 19, 2023. For additional information, persons may contact John Jackson at 435456-9121.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 16 & 23 and MARCH 2, 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 Mar. 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)

89-1714 (a49919): Theron D. Rose propose(s) using 15 ac-ft. from groundwater (South of Henrieville) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

61-2879 (a49932): Jeffrey A. and Shellie E. Field propose(s) using 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (4.5 miles NNE of Hatch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

61-2758 (a49939): MV Water Co., a Utah non-profit corporation propose(s) using 0.0351 cfs OR 3.4938 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles SW of Hatch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; OTHER: Guest cabins (0.1768 AF), greenhouse (0.459 AF), and evaporation (0.4194 AF).

61-2852 (a49950): Stephen J. and Mimi Cook Hall propose(s) using 0.0078 cfs OR 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (12 miles west of Hatch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

89-1683 (a49953): Jeffrey Cantin propose(s) using 1.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (12-mi. E of Henrieville, Utah) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

EXTENSION(S)

61-2816 (a34505): John and Peggy Ellenburg Living Trust, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company is/are filing an extension for 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles North of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC.

IRON COUNTY

EXTENSION(S)

61-2557 (a28347): Mark Adair, Abdallah Alaoui, Russell Brown, Michael J. Carr and Raelene Carr, Jackelyn Choto, William L Bernard Trust Agreement dated October 19, 2005, Alexander Neville, Dianna M. Gyke and Ralph E. Sr. Fyke Family Trust, Mark E Cline and Scarlet E Cline, Chuck Crew, Josh Davidian, and Anthony Pallante, Brittany Pacini, Driscoll Eric, Pensco Trust Company, Aziz Zhari is/are filing an extension for 1.0112 cfs OR 78.5 ac-ft. from the Boiler Spring & Stream (2 mi. E. of Cedar Breaks N. M.) for DOMESTIC.

WAYNE COUNTY

EXTENSION(S)

95-5234 (A77994): State of Utah School & Institution Administration is/are filing an extension for 1.5 ac-ft. (9 miles SW of Hanksville) for STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.

State Engineer

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 16 & 23, 2023

Energy Secretary Touts Utah Geothermal Project, Sees Green Path to U.S. Energy Independence

Granholm says the Biden Administration isn’t giving up on fossil fuels too soon, as evidenced by record U.S. oil production.

by Tim Fitzpatrick, Salt Lake Tribune

Granholm.

SALT LAKE CITY

/ MILFORD - The Biden Administration is moving fast to get the nation away from climate-damaging fossil fuels, but it’s not moving too fast, said U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer

Granholm was in Utah as part of a post-State of the Union tour to promote the president’s clean-energy agenda. The plan includes large incentives for both industry and consumers to

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PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID ESCALANTE CITY, UTAH

The City of Escalante, Utah is seeking proposals from qualified, Utah-licensed contractors to crack seal the streets in Escalante City. This project includes 12 tons of Crafco 34211 crack seal material or an equivalent brand applied in a two-inch (2”) band on the Escalante City Streets.

Additional information regarding this project may be obtained from Escalante City at the address given below.

Escalante City

56 North 100 West PO Box 189 Escalante, Utah 84726

435-826-4644

Bids for this project will be received at the offices of Escalante City, noted above, until 4:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on March 6, 2023. Bids may also be submitted via email to ssteed@escalantecity.com.

Bids received after the required time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened privately and tabulated. Escalante City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities or informalities in any bid.

Posted on the State of Utah’s Public Meeting Notice Website—www.utah.gov/pmn on February 9, 2023.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 9, 16 & 23, 2023

NOTICE OF SURPLUS SALE

GARFIELD COUNTY

GARFIELD COUNTY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

2021Chevrolet Silverado,Diesel,Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Short Bed, White 2021Chevrolet Silverado, Diesel, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, ShortBed, White 2021Dodge Ram 2500, Diesel, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Long Bed, Red 2021Dodge Ram 2500, Diesel, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Long Bed, White BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE UNTIL 5:00 P.M., MARCH 10TH, 2023. BIDS WILL BE OPENED MONDAY, MARCH 13TH, 2023 IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE GARFIELD COUNTY COURTHOUSE DURING THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMISSION MEETING, 55 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PANGUITCH, UTAH. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION.

All vehicles will be sold in “as is” condition, and all sales will be final. Purchases can be made with cash or certified check. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all offers. For additional information contact the Clerk’s Office at (435) 676-1100 or www. garfield.utah.gov.

Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune John Palo, facilities district manager at the University of Utah (left) gives a tour of Gardner Commons geothermal energy production on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm (center right) was joined by Joe Moore, principal investigator of the Utah Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson as they toured the only building on campus that uses the earth exclusively for heating and cooling through geothermal energy.

move away from oil, gas and coal to new technologies.

In his State of the Union address, Biden talked up his energy agenda, but he acknowledged that, “We’re going to need oil and gas for at least another decade, and beyond that.”

“This is a transition. It’s not an on and off switch,” Granholm said at a news conference at the University of Utah. “We need to make sure people have power.”

To those who say the administration is giving up on oil and gas before cleaner alternatives are in place, Granholm noted that the nation has produced record amounts of oil and gas in the last year. Oil production is at 12.2 million barrels a day, higher than it’s ever been.

Beyond addressing climate change, Granholm sees the energy transition as an opportunity to escape the financial and political vulnerability of relying on commodities like oil and gas, whose price is affected by the decisions of foreign players like Russia and Saudi Arabia. “The win part of this is that we can be energy independent and not have to rely on countries whose values we don’t share.”

Granholm chose Utah for this visit to promote the administration’s investments in geothermal energy. Utah FORGE, the DOE’s largest and most advanced laboratory for what is called “enhanced” geothermal energy, is located just outside of Milford.

Joseph Moore, managing principal investigator of Utah FORGE, accompanied her on her visit.

Geothermal energy has been used for more than a century, but it has been limited to a few places where reservoirs like hot springs can be tapped. Enhanced geothermal is about drilling more than a mile deep into hot rock to bring the heat to the surface.

At the Utah FORGE site near Milford, University of Utah scientists have drilled one deep well and used fracking techniques from the oil and gas industry to create cracks in the hot rock. Later this year they will repeat the process with a second adjacent well. The plan is to create

enough cracks that water can move from one well to the other. Then cold water can be pumped down one well while hot water—hot enough to drive a power plant—can be pulled from the second well.

Granholm announced that DOE is committing another $74 million to enhanced geothermal. This is on top of the $220 million that DOE had previously committed to Utah FORGE. For the next $74 million, DOE hopes to identify other sites for potential geothermal projects. She said that could include another Utah site, but Utah FORGE or any other group will have to compete with other researchers in a peer-reviewed process.

The DOE thinks the nation could get up to 90 gigawatts of continuous electricity from geothermal energy, which would be about 8% of the nation’s current electrical capacity. The fact that it is continuous means it can be clean “baseload” power to keep the electrical grid powered when intermittent renewables like solar and wind aren’t producing.

Granholm also toured the geothermal plant inside the U.’s Gardner Commons building. Completed in 2018, Gardner Commons is energy independent. To do that, the university drilled 150 wells down to 350 feet under a soccer stadium near the building Unlike enhanced geothermal, which drills down to much lower, hotter depths, the water pumped through the U. wells isn’t hot enough to generate electricity from a power plant. But it can be used to heat the building in winter and cool it in summer.

U. Facilities Manager John Palo told Granholm the U. has capacity to add more buildings using the same system.

This article was originally published by The Salt Lake Tribune on February 8, 2023.

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

Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm (center) listens to Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson during a tour of the geothermal powered Gardner Commons at the University of Utah on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Granholm is in Salt Lake City to discuss the Biden administration's clean energy agenda in a postState of the Union tour.

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Housekeepers Wanted Bryce Glamp and Camp

We are looking for hardworking, detail-oriented housekeepers! Ability to work into front desk desired. Full-time and part-time position available. GREAT PAY.

Housing accommodations may be available for those who live far. For inquiries, please call (725) 270-9383.

To apply, please visit our office, which is open from 10am-7pm daily. Located at 555 West Yellow Creek Road, Cannonville, UT 84718.

House Cleaners Wanted Vacation rentals in Bryce Valley

Excellent Pay, average over $25 per hour

Flexible hours (Approx 20 hours per week)

Set your own schedule, bring your kid, starts in March

Call Tom 679-8494 or txt Tom 760-716-1221

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

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

HELP WANTED

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

District Wide IT Specialist

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.

LOST / STOLEN

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

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Front Desk Agents

Laundry Services

Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen

Positions to start April 1st through October 31st At Capitol Reef Resort we promote from within. Please stop by in person to complete an application. We are located at 2600 E SR 24, Torrey, UT 84775 435-425-3761

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.

Customer Sales Rep Escalante

SEEKING TO LEASE

U.S. Government National Park Service Bryce, UT

State: UT City: Bryce

Delineated Area: Within 30 miles of Bryce Canyon National Park

Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 1-bedroom Apartments

Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 3 to 4-bedroom houses or apartments

Space Type: Housing

Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease. A fully serviced, single recurring payment, lease is required. Offered space shall not be in the 100 year flood plain.

The U.S. Government - Bryce Canyon National Park is seeking to lease a one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and/or three- or more bedroom unit (furnished, unfurnished, or partially furnished) with full kitchens, bathroom(s), and living/dining space to house between 2 to 4 employees. More than one lease may be negotiated from this announcement to meet the total need.

Kitchens must have major appliances including a gas or electric range, refrigerator, kitchen sink, and microwave oven. Lessor must provide utilities (water, sewer, heat, electricity, and trash removal) and parking and facility maintenance. A Washer and Dryer are preferred but not required.

Bryce Canyon NP requires the ability to lease units from April to November, not-to-exceed 364 days

to:

Offers Due: 2/24/2023

Occupancy(Estimated): 4/1/2023

Send Expressions of Interest to via mail or email

Name/Title: Bert Gallegos, Space Management Specialist Address: 12795 West Alameda Parkway Lakewood, CO 80228-2822

Office Phone: (303) 969-2465

Email Address: Bert_gallegos@nps.gov

I had a medium sized box reinforced with duct tape disappear from the top shelf of the south side of my garage in Escalante.

The contents were my college notes and reports, including THE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE OF THE ANASAZI STATE PARK.

I will pay $500, no questions asked, for its return.

I also had a one gallon ice cream container with handle which contained three partial, broken, greyware bowls and miscellaneous items.

I will also pay $250, no questions asked, for its return. Thank you, Dan Reeder. 928-551-2996.

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Answers for this week

MEETINGS

TROPIC AA MEETING

Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion.

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

South Central Communications has an immediate job opening for a Customer Sales Rep in the Escalante Business Office

Happy, friendly, outgoing customer oriented attitude a must. Serves as primary point of contact for new customers. Sells and promotes services of the company to new and existing customers. Assists customers with new service requests, billing inquiries and other account activities.

Spanish speaking preferred.

Excellent benefits and competitive compensation based on experience.

Submit resume to:

South Central Communications PO Box 555 Escalante, UT 84726

Attn: HR or email HR@socen.com

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SENIOR CENTER

BRYCE VALLEY AREA

Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center

TUES

Feb. 21st Country Fried Steak, Potatoes & Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Salad Bar, Tropical Fruit, Chocolate Cake

WED

Feb. 22nd Roast Beef, Potatoes / Gravy, Carrots / Pears, Salad Bar, Lemon Pie

THURS

Feb. 23rd Chicken Casserole, Green Beans, Salad Bar, Peaches, Banana Cake

Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666

All meals are served with milk & bread

Suggested donation is $3 for seniors and $7 for those under 60 years of age.

PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140

Suggested donation $3.00 60 & older, $7.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot. Meals include milk & bread.

Thurs. Feb. 23rd

Tues. Feb. 21st Wed. Feb. 22nd

Cheeseburgers, Pretzel Bun & Chips, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Pickled Beets, Pears, Cookie

Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetables, Salad, Applesauce, Cake

Orange Chicken, Fried Rice & Eggroll, Vegetables, Salad, Mandarin Oranges, Cake

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

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu

Tues.

Feb. 21st Tacos, Corn, Chips & Pico / Salad Bar, Pineapple, Coconut Cream Pie

Wed. Feb. 22nd Ribs, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans / Corn Bread, Mandarin Oranges, JellO Cookie

Thurs.

Feb. 23rd Tomato Soup, Grilled Tuna Sandwich, Veggie Tray, Tropical Fruit, Cheesecake

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