The Wayne & Garfield County Insider February 23, 2023

Bryce Canyon City Town Council

by Kadi Franson

Feb. 16, 2023

BRYCE - Mayor

Syrett facilitated and Sydney Syrett-Lamas took the minutes.

The meeting began with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Garfield County Sheriff Eric Houston Report: A deputy from Sheriff Houston’s department joined the council meeting. The council discussed concerns that patrolling in Bryce Canyon City seemed less robust last fall than in previous years. After discussing those concerns and agreeing that a new schedule would need to be reviewed, the council passed a motion to approve the fee of $25,000.00 to cover the cost of patrolling for 2023.

Shot Clock Follow-

Up: The city received a quote for the cost of running power to the shot clock in the gym at the Wellness Center. The council passed a motion to approve electrical work for the shot clock not to exceed $2,500.00.

Paving Road to Apartment/Housing

Area Project: Residential housing to the east of Bryce Council Cont'd on page A6

Serving Wayne & Garfield Counties, Utah

From Boulder to Boulder, and Beyond

Versed in archeology and cartography, Frank Lister’s career has meandered broadly, then back to where he began

by Ian Marynowski

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Torrey Town Council

by Amiee Maxwell

Feb. 9, 2023

TORREY - The

February 9, 2023, Torrey Town Council opened with an update on national park happenings with Sue Fritzke, superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park. Fritzke reported that the park is currently in the planning stages for several infrastructure updates. Considering park visitation is approaching 1.5 million visitors a year and much of the park’s infrastructure was built in the 1960s and was designed for around 250,000 visitors a year, the park is in need of some serious upgrades.

You might have seen Frank Lister around Escalante or behind the counter at Georgie's Outdoor Mexican Cafe. What you might not have known is that he is also a map maker, archeologist, motorcycle enthusiast and so much more. He is pictured here sitting amongst a collection of maps he has made as well as brochures, magazines and newspapers that he has been featured in throughout his diverse career.

ESCALANTE - You may have seen him behind the counter at Georgie’s Outdoor Mexican Cafe or in passing while he cruises Scenic Byway 12 and beyond on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. There is, however, much more to Frank Lister than meets the eye. To get to know him

Construction Has Started on Modifying and Improving the Bull

Creek Culvert on SR-24

better, let’s start from the beginning.

Like many others who fall in love with the desert of the Colorado Plateau, Lister was first introduced to this landscape and its history by his parents. Lister grew up in Boulder, Colorado as the son of well-known archeologists

BLM Announces Decision for Fervo Energy, Cape Modern Geothermal Exploration Project

and authors Robert and Florence Lister. He made his first visit to Utah in the mid 1950s, accompanying his family to the other Boulder—Boulder, Utah.

“My dad ran a dig in Boulder at what is now Anasazi State Park,” said Lister. The family would travel from Boulder, Colo-

rado, where Robert Lister was a professor at the University of Colorado, and spend the summers camped out at the site. Robert Lister ran the dig crews there, and also during this same period the construction of Frank Lister

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Next year, Capitol Reef will work with the Federal Highway Administration to repave and widen the Scenic Drive to better accommodate RVs. The park also plans to expand the Capitol Gorge, Chimney Rock, and Visitor Center parking areas if funding and surveys allow for it. The Hickman Bridge parking area is not included in next year’s project because it needs more careful consideration, but planning will begin on

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DWR Reminds Pet Owners It’s Illegal to Allow Dogs to Chase, Harass Big Game Animals

Courtesy Utah Department of Transportation

Crews have started constructing the modifications to the Bull Creek Culvert on SR-24 in Hanksville.

HANKSVILLE -

Crews have started constructing the modifications to the Bull Creek Culvert on SR-24 in Hanksville. At times, the heavy runoff from rainstorms and flash floods have created issues with the culvert. This project is designed to help alleviate the concerns with the culverts.

You may occasionally encounter lane shifts and lane closures, so be sure to pay attention as you drive into Hanksville from the Capitol Reef area.

Schedules are subject to change due to inclement weather, equipment issues, or materials availability

Special Safety Note

Excessive speeding on the narrow detour route creates an unsafe environment for everyone. Safety is our number one priority, please slow down.

Background

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is performing a bridge replacement project on County Road 1980.

—Utah Department of Transportation

CEDAR CITY - The Bureau of Land Management has authorized Escalante Desert Resources LLC, a subsidiary of Fervo Energy, to proceed with exploration activities on geothermal leases located on public lands managed by the BLM. The purpose of the exploration is to determine commercial feasibility of geothermal energy production in Beaver County, Utah.

“The BLM manages vast stretches of public lands that have the potential to make significant contributions to the nation’s renewable energy portfolio,” said Color Country District Manager Gloria Tibbetts.

Geothermal Project Cont'd on page A3

Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Due to the deep snowfall this winter, deer, elk and other big game animals have migrated into lower-elevation areas looking for food sources. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants to remind dog owners to keep their pets under control after several recent instances where deer and other big game were chased by dogs, and an elk was injured.

SALT LAKE CITY -

Due to the deep snowfall this winter, deer, elk and other big game animals have migrated into lowerelevation areas looking for

food sources. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants to remind dog owners to keep their pets under control after several recent instances where deer

and other big game were chased by dogs, and an elk was injured.

Pets Cont'd on page A5

Torrey Council

Ian Marynowski

Winners of 2023 Panguitch Ice Fishing Derby

Chasing Rainbows was the "Team Winner" of the 2023 Panguitch Ice Fishing Derby on February 4, 2023, with a total fish weight of 10.328 lbs. "Individual Heaviest" and "Individual Longest" went to Jeff Brown with a 2.85 lbs. and 19” long fish. In the Youth category, "Heaviest" went to Weston Christiansen at 2.19 1bs. and "Longest" went to Taevin Poulsen at 18”. "Luckiest Fisherman" went to Rusty Bridges, "Mayors Choice" and "Prettiest Fish" went to Fantastic Fisherman, "Ugliest" went to Julien Vasquez, and

Torrey Council:

Capitol Reef National Park happenings with Superintendent Sue Fritzke, water overage forgiveness requests, and Mayor Wright's report and reports from Torrey Town councilmembers discussed.

Torrey Council

the Hickman Bridge area next year. The park is also looking into more creative ways to orient visitors to the park so that not everyone ends up at the Visitor Center.

Fritzke also mentioned that the shoulder season seems to be expanding a bit with more visitors in November and February. “Our slow time in winter is getting smaller, smaller, and smaller,” she said. She also noted that she is actively advocating for more grant opportunities for gateway communities and that there may be some funding available for electric vehicle charging stations soon.

Next, the council reviewed a business license request for a food truck, El Charro Negro. Luis Murano said they plan to be open Thursday through

Monday and will hire 6-8 people. The council approved the license contingent on receiving all appropriate paperwork. Mayor Mickey Wright suggested a "Food Truck Friday" along Main Street with the two other food trucks in town.

Cont'd from A1 newsletter. All overages were forgiven, since leaks were attended to and fixed promptly per the town’s overage policy.

The council then reviewed water overage forgiveness requests from Steve Black, Ty Markham, Shannon Harmer, and Jeff Hatch. Extreme freezing temperatures this winter have led to several waterline breakages, so the council couldn’t stress enough the importance of winterizing homes to prevent breakages. The council also stressed the importance of calling the town office as soon as you find out you’re having a problem, even if it is a weekend or holiday; the voicemail message will provide the best number to call. The council plans to include tips for preventing leaks in the next town

Mayor Wright then highlighted a few items from his ever-growing projects list (a full list is available on the town’s website). He had just heard that the NEPA analysis on the new water tank project will be wrapped up soon, and they hope to go to bid on the project in the next week or two. He also reported that they were able to find easements assigned to Juniper Drive property owners and that after conversations with the town’s attorney, property owners can request that Torrey maintain the road. Dustin Oyler and Councilmember Jordan Pace are currently looking into ways to address the road’s drainage issues.

During the council reports, Councilmember Doug Robinson expressed

frustration that the Torrey Town Post Office has a new lock on it and that the only key is in Bicknell.

Councilmember Jordan Pace reported that he is currently working with Kelly Chappell to update the road maintenance plan. Councilmember Pearl ThorndalStewart said that the Easter Egg Hunt will happen this year the Saturday before Easter, and they will get started on Apple Days planning in March. Dustin Oyler mentioned that the state is buckling down on lead piping. There will be some grant money offered to help Utah’s small towns to switch out their piping, but this will require him to measure and inventory all the town’s lines.

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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Reporter: Tessa Barkan

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Courtesy Karma Albrecht

"Smallest" went to Crew Wilson at .58lbs.

Courtesy Karma Albrecht Jeff Brown won the "Individual Heaviest" (2.85 lbs.) and "Individual Longest" (19" long) fish in the Adult category at the 2023 Panguitch Ice Fishing Derby on February 4, 2023.

Courtesy Karma Albrecht Julien Vasquez won "Ugliest Fish" at the 2023 Panguitch Ice Fishing Derby on February 4, 2023.

Courtesy Karma Albrecht At .58lbs, Crew Wilson won the "Smallest Fish" at the 2023 Panguitch Ice Fishing Derby on February 4, 2023.

Survey: Conservation Efforts, Environmental Priorities Remain High in UT

by Alex Gonzalez, Utah News Connection

UTAH - The thirteenth annual Conservation in the West Poll surveyed the views of Utahns and voters in seven other western states, and found support for conservation policies remains a top priority.

The survey found 95% of Utah voters described the current shortage of water in the West as a problem, and almost 80% believe the Colorado River is in need of urgent action.

Dave Metz, president of the public policy research firm FM3, said a majority of voters in Utah, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico believe the water shortage the Colorado River faces is a crisis, and also see it as critical for the state's economy.

"This resource, so central to water supplies in the region, is one that

voters see as being in jeopardy," Metz reported.

Metz pointed out the survey showed voters are somewhat divided when asked about who uses the most water. Among those surveyed, 43% of Utahns said it is farmers and ranchers, 28% said it is industry and businesses, and 25% said it is homeowners. Metz noted it speaks to what the public's perception of water use is, and does not correlate to how water supplies are actually allocated.

In addition to water concerns, a majority of Utahns advocate for reducing the dependency on coal, oil and gas by looking to cleaner, more renewable forms of energy and support transitioning to 100% renewable energy in the state. Of the participants, 77% supported only allowing oil and gas companies the right to drill in areas

where there is a high likelihood to produce oil and gas.

Lori Weigel, principal of New Bridge Strategy, said the survey highlights the consistent support for conservation policies all around.

"Ensuring the health of forests, conserving wildlife habitat and migration routes and helping threatened wildlife," Weigel outlined. "We really see the wildlife is something that resonates, and no matter how we asked about it, they were giving us virtually the same response."

Weigel added about three-fourths of western voters said they see others moving into their state as an issue. Utah was one of the top four states which said crowding at outdoor recreation areas such as parks and trails has become a serious problem.

The BLM manages vast stretches of public lands that have the potential to make significant contributions to the nation’s renewable energy portfolio.—Gloria Tibbetts, Color Country District Manager

Geothermal Project:

Site of the

Geothermal Project

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“Geothermal exploration and development support Biden-Harris administration renewable-energy priorities by providing energy that can be developed with minimal carbon emissions.

The Cedar City Field Office works diligently with permitted land users, Tribal Nations, local governments, and the State of Utah, to expand potential development of renewable energy sources such as geothermal where appropriate on public lands.”

As part of the Cape Modern Geothermal Exploration Plan, approximately 266 acres of public land will be assessed for viability of geothermal resources and determination of geothermal energy potential. The plan outlines exploration activities including drilling and testing of up to 29 geother-

mal wells, access road construction, reservoir monitoring, and sub-surface mapping. Additionally, the plan of exploration specifies that reclamation of commercially non-viable wells would begin as soon as a determination is made. The decision record and finding of no significant impact from the environmental assessment may be found on BLM’s ePlanning website: https://eplanning. blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2021749/510.

Today, there are 48 geothermal power plants

operating on BLM-managed public lands, which support efforts to meet the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035, as well as Congress’ direction in the Energy Act of 2020 to permit 25 gigawatts of solar, wind, and geothermal production on public lands no later than 2025. Learn more at https:// www.blm.gov/programs/ energy-and-minerals/renewable-energy/geothermal-energy.

—Bureau of Land Management

Courtesy Bureau of Land Management Utah

Escalante Desert Resources LLC, Cape Modern Geothermal Exploration Project in Beaver County, Utah. The Bureau of Land Management has authorized Escalante Desert Resources LLC, a subsidiary of Fervo Energy, to proceed with exploration activities on geothermal leases located on public lands managed by the BLM.

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According to the Conservation in the West Survey, 75% of Utahns support a national goal of conserving 30% of America's land and water by 2030.

Wills, Trusts, and More Advance

Directives for Medical Decisions

by Jeffery J. McKenna

What if an illness or an accident leaves you in a coma? Would you want to have your life prolonged by any means necessary, or would you want to have some treatments withheld to allow a natural death?

An advance directive allows you to give instructions to your health care providers and your family on these topics. You can give them instructions about the types of treatments you want or don't want to receive if you become incapacitated.

What can happen if there are no instructions, in writing? Family emotions and differences of opinion can get in the way of making a choice that reflects your true wishes. These differences of opinion can cause much strife in an already difficult time. To make matters worse, many such conflicts end up being decided by the courts, which may receive conflicting information from family members. Courts try to determine what your wishes are, based on testimony from family.

The term “advance directive” can describe a variety of documents. Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney documents are types of advance directives. If you have questions, contact an attorney who is familiar with state statutes regarding advance directives. An attorney can help you formulate advance directives. It is a simple process, and can prevent much heartache and family conflict. It can ensure that your wishes are followed should you become incapacitated.

LIVING WILL

A Living Will allows

you to state whether you want your life prolonged if you suffer from a terminal illness or if you are deemed to be permanently unconscious. In general, a Living Will indicates whether you want certain treatments withheld or withdrawn if they are only prolonging the dying process or if there is no hope of recovery. Living Wills only go into effect if you are no longer able to make your own health care decisions. A Living Will lets your physician and your family know your specific wishes concerning certain medical procedures.

HEALTH CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY

A Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) allows you to name someone (an Agent) to make health care decisions for you if you are unable. The HCPOA can cover any health care decision, even if you are not terminally ill or permanently unconscious. A HCPOA can apply in cases of temporary unconsciousness or in case of diseases like Alzheimer's that affect decision making. As with the Living Will, a HCPOA generally only goes into effect when you are no longer able to make your own health care decisions. Unless you state otherwise in your directive, your Agent generally has the same authority to make decisions about your health care as you would. Since this person will be acting on your behalf if you become unconscious or unable to make health care decisions, this should obviously be someone you know and trust thoroughly. You can limit your Agent's authority if you choose to do so. For example, you

Cat Call & Response

Teeing off on the 12th hole at a golf resort, we stopped to buy cold drinks from the young woman driving the beverage cart.

Two Ps in a Pod

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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.

could specify that your Agent will not have authority to override your desire not to be put on life support equipment. Contact your attorney if you have questions, need advice, or would like to have advance directives prepared. Advance directives can prevent many problems for close family members. They are simple and inexpensive to have prepared. They can give you and your family great peace of mind to know that your wishes regarding your health care choices are clear and set forth in writing, should you become incapacitated.

As my buddy reached for his wallet, he said to her, "You're in great shape. You must work out a lot."

Flattered, she gave him a big smile and gushed, "Oh, thank you so much!"

The next day a different young woman was driving the cart. "Watch this," I whispered. I walked up to her and said, "Wow, you must work out a lot."

"Yeah," she replied. "You should try it."

Smooth

My wife I and are approaching our 76th birthdays, and for the most part, we feel fine. A few weeks ago we had just gotten into bed when I noticed my wife taking an extra amount of time smoothing out her nightgown, then pulling up the covers and smoothing them out, and then finally going to work smoothing out her pillow.

After watching all this activity for a while, I finally asked, "What are you doing?"

"Well," she replied, "I don't like to sleep on wrinkles."

I replied. "At our age, how can you avoid it?"

THEME: Board Games

ACROSS

1. G in mg

5. Medicinal amt.

8. Say no

11. Popular Scotch mixer

12. Country dance formation

13. List of candidates

15. Certain battery component

16. Exclamation of sorrow

17. *"The Game of Unspeakable Fun"

18. *"Fascinating two-handed strategy game"

20. Dutch cheese

21. Not quite right

22. *"I thee ____" 23. Crème de ____

26. Where Japan is

30. Part of circumference

31. Threatened Asian or African odd-toed ungulate

34. Ready for picking

35. Reasons to sue

37. Romanian money

38. English county

39. Popular Arabic name

40. Lemon, in Paris

42. Latissimus dorsi, for short

43. Angola's southern neighbor

45. Dairy farm glands

47. Relax, or ____ out

48. Brooke or John Jacob, of New York

50. USPS delivery

52. *Cards against what?

55. Medicinal plant with purple berries

56. Bug-eyed

57. Tiny

"You have to explain this to me," I told the chef at our restaurant. The chalkboard read "Today's Special: Broiled Snaper with 2 peas."

The chef laughed. "Yeah, I saw that the hostess had mispelled snapper too," he said. "But she misunderstood me when I said, "The special has two p's."

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28. Asparagus unit

29. Written works

32. Hipbones

33. Butterfly catcher

36. *Like pursuit of no vital importance

38. "____ ____ a high note"

40. A Camel, for short

41. Result of equipment failure

7.

44. The beauty of the ball?

46. Morgan Freeman in "Driving Miss Daisy," e.g.

48. Sign of bad news

49. Inflict a blow

late

13. Be at the helm

14. *Not chutes

19. #39 Across, pl.

22. Is no longer

23. *Trade, build, settle this island

24. Oenophile's concern 25. Curtain fabric

26. *Connect how many?

27. Theater passage

50. Supernatural life force

51. Drunkard, slangily

52. Exhibiting good health

53. Swing seat, sometimes

54. Knitter's supply 55. Tree fluid

58. Dropped drug, acr.

Solution on page 11

Last week, we sure had a crummy day with the wind and snow blowing so hard. Pat and I were delivering meals that day. Fortunately, we have a four-wheel drive truck. There wasn’t a lot of snow, but what was there was blowing across 89, which caused a lot of slow moving traffic. The river lane was also covered. It was a fun ride. We have only gotten stuck once this winter, but it was at Ron Hatch’s place. He got a backhoe and pulled us out; thanks, Ron. Other than that one day, it has been pretty nice weather. There is still not much snow. With the cold temperatures, it just looks like it, but it looks like we might have some warmer days ahead.

On Monday, we took a load of blankets down to St. George to be delivered to some very cold people that Vonnie had heard about. Vonnie Hildebrand put out the word for quilts, and within a week, she had about 50 of them for our brothers and sisters. It is Vonnie’s friend that lives in St. George, and they

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take them to where they are needed.

We sure had a big weekend with the Region 20 basketball playoffs that were held here in Panguitch. The stands were really filled with people, who were seated up on the upper seats on both sides. I have been told that the gym seats 700 or more people, and I imagine, with many people leaving after their teams lost, that the attendance for the day was probably in the thousands.

Jamie Chappell ran the concession stand to perfection, and with all of the help that she had, they set records. Much of the food was donated and goes into the athletic fund. Some of the items sold were five hundred bottles of water, two hundred bags of popcorn, over three hundred pretzels, and almost all of the many cases of soda. Most of the treats that were brought from home were gone. Jamie and her husband really put in a lot of effort on this, and they need to be thanked. Many thanks to all those that help out; you are the best!

I found David Hart’s (from Torrey) letter to the editor very interesting, especially the part where he says that "Looking into the future, it is not difficult to see that if we do not start to recognize and respond successfully to the challenges [of water consumption], the consequences will be painful."

I was reading the news on my phone the other day, and there are three towns that have lost their water supply because their springs have gone dry. Marysville is one of these. Widtsoe was the largest town in Garfield County

till their spring dried up. We have been in a drought for twenty years or more, and many of the springs up on the mountains are gone. Utah is great for "if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it." Many years ago, the Panguitch City Council turned down putting in sewers. (With grant money, sewers would have cost the city $250,000.) Fifteen years later, and without that grant money, the system costs soared to $2½ million. If we would have put it in 15 years sooner, when they were running the gas line across Highway 20 to Parowan, the hookup fees would have been $6.00 a month instead of $30.

Yes, we do have a backup system, with a water well. I know that none of our politicians in the state voted for the infrastructure bill, but that doesn’t mean that we won’t get any of that money. Our president said that there won’t be a town or city that will have bad water if they want to do something about it. We have Panguitch Lake, which is used for watering our crops or lawns. If we put in a filtering system, we could use that water for emergency needs. That money will dry up in two years or so, so now is the time to apply for it. Twenty years ago, Escalante did just that with their water well and put in a filtering system.

Gosh, February is almost gone. Now, we get into March Madness, and even the high school state basketball tournament is in March. The colleges have two more weeks before their national championships get underway. After the NBA All-Star game tonight, their season still has

20 more games to play before the start of their second season. I don’t know if any of our colleges will get an invitation to the "Big Dance."

The price of gas is going up and raising the cost of living (COL) by 6.4%. Mobile-Exxon showed a profit of $55 billion dollars, and Chevron showed a profit of $35 billion. I guess they just want more. The high cost of eggs is due to avian flu among chicken farms. So far, 50 million chickens are gone, including 2 million in Utah. Even Costco in St. George doesn’t have any. However, their store in Salt Lake City has plenty of them. But I still feel the Feds raising the interest rate does more damage to the COL than anything else.

The death total from the earthquake in Turkey has risen to 47,000, but each day, even after so much time, they are finding live people under all the rubble.

I heard there were a bunch of fishermen up at Panguitch Lake for the tournament, but I haven’t heard any results yet (see results on A2).

Well, our area is getting a lot of free advertising with it being the 100year birthday for Bryce Canyon. I thought that it became a national monument in 1923 and a national park in 1928.

The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil constitution are worth defending against all hazards. And it is our duty to defend them against all attacks.

—Samuel Adams Mack O.

Pets: If they get chased, it uses up energy they may need to survive. These animals are already depleted, and they can’t afford to waste energy. If you or a pet force them to move away from where they are trying to feed, it could be harmful and can impact their survival.—Dax Mangus, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Big Game Coordinator within a yard—may act on their instincts to chase deer and other big game animals they see. However, that is harmful for big game animals because by the end of winter, they are usually surviving on fat reserves.

Utah’s wildlife often struggles to find food during the winter, and some animals—like deer and elk—rely heavily on the body fat reserves they built up during the previous summer. Mid-winter and early spring are especially vulnerable times for these animals. Data from recent DWR monitoring efforts show that the extreme cold and increased snowpack across the state this winter are starting to impact mule deer fawn survival rates, and may negatively impact the ability of the adult deer to survive the winter. With so many big game animals migrating into valleys this winter, there have been increased conflicts in both rural and urban areas. Dogs that are off leash—or not contained

“If they get chased, it uses up energy they may need to survive,” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Big Game Coordinator Dax Mangus said. “These animals are already depleted, and they can’t afford to waste energy. If you or a pet force them to move away from where they are trying to feed, it could be harmful and can impact their survival.”

While there are many areas throughout the state where dogs aren’t required to stay on a leash while hiking, pet owners should not let their dogs chase deer, elk, moose or other wild animals. It can be harmful not only for the wildlife, but also can be dangerous for your pet.

“Wildlife is often unpredictable and may injure or kill a dog seen as threatening,” Mangus said.

Dogs that are off leash can also disturb nesting ground birds in the spring and can chase, injure or kill small mammals, deer, elk

or moose.

It is also in your best interest to not allow your pet to chase wildlife, because Utah law states that a person may kill or injure a dog that is “attacking, chasing or worrying any species of hoofed protected wildlife.”

Here are some tips from Wild Aware Utah about keeping your dogs safe around wildlife, whether in your yard or while out hiking: Keep your dog’s vaccinations up to date.

• Be aware that moose can be especially aggressive toward dogs.

• Always supervise pets when outdoors, particularly at dawn and dusk. Avoid going near den sites and thick vegetation.

• If you find an animal carcass, leave the area —it could be a kill that a cougar is guarding or will be returning to. Make noise while hiking. Do not allow dogs to “play with” or chase wildlife. It is against Utah law to allow dogs to chase or harass hoofed wildlife, like deer, elk and moose.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Pets Cont'd from A1

Bryce Council: A report from Garfield County Sheriff Eric Houston, the Wellness Center shot clock, paving of a road to a residential area east of Highway 63, an event to allow residents to meet council members, a proposal to acquire a new government vehicle, and Bryce Canyon National Park's centennial events and the 2023 Bryce Canyon Winter Festival discussed.

Highway 63 is currently reliant on unpaved roads, and the city is aiming to get them paved. The land is currently owned by Ruby’s Inn. The Ruby’s Inn Board of Directors is in favor of deeding the property over to the city at no cost. The city is interested in moving forward and is receiving bids for paving. The council passed a motion to approve a fee of $3,500.00 for Jones and DeMille to complete surveying work in preparation for paving the roads.

Meet Bryce Canyon City Town Council and Resident Dinner Planning: The council is planning a Hawaiian-themed event on March 7th to allow residents to meet the council members, ask questions, and encourage civic engagement. Jean Seiler prepared an honorary plaque recognizing the founding members of the city government to be presented at the event. He passed around mockups of the plaque to allow the council to weigh in on wording and color choices. The council discussed event logistics, and then passed a motion to approve food costs not to exceed $2,600.00.

Fleet Purchase Plan:

Council member Taryn Syrett presented a proposal to acquire a new vehicle for government use. The

proposal would entail leasing a vehicle on an annual basis from a vendor. The town would be responsible for consumable costs such as oil changes and fuel. At the end of each year, the vendor would swap out the old vehicle for a new one. Having a reliable vehicle on hand would enable the city to better fulfill snow plowing needs in winter. The council agreed to continue the conversation at the next meeting.

Department Reports

• 2023 is the 100th anniversary of Bryce Canyon National Park becoming a national park. There are many collaborative efforts underway to acknowledge the occasion. Jean Seiler and Deanna Moore reported on planning. The Centennial Planning Meeting took place yesterday (February 15th) and had a good turnout and several ideas, such as reenacting a 1923 event to greet the Governor when he arrives on June 8th. The musical act The Piano Guys are scheduled to play on June 8th.

The Utah Symphony is scheduled to come in August (the exact date to be announced). Commemorative banners for the city’s light poles have arrived and need to be installed. Billboards will start going in from St. George to the northern parts of I-15. Two of the park shuttles are

currently being wrapped with centennial promotional materials. Seiler mentioned a desire to expand social media output to target and engage residents, in particular, to highlight more local stories in Bryce Canyon’s “Hoodoo You Love” campaign. He would like to see all the towns get involved. He praised the efforts of Peter Densmore, the Visual Information Specialist at Bryce Canyon, saying “I don’t remember when we’ve had such support from that department as what Peter’s been doing. It’s been great.”

• Deanna Moore announced that the 38th Annual Bryce Canyon Winter Festival starts on Friday, February 17th, and extends throughout the weekend. Several activities are being offered, from snowshoe hikes to watercolor for kids and line dancing. Peter Densmore will be the guest speaker this year and is scheduled to give his keynote, “Bryce Canyon National Park Centennial - 1923-2023,” on Sunday, February 19th in the Red Canyon Room (A&B) at Ruby’s Inn.

The next council meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 2nd.

Bryce Canyon City Town Council meetings take place the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

February 27 - March 5

by John Mosley

At 7 p.m. on the 27th, Mars is two moon-diameters to the left of the moon. Mars is just a dot compared to the moon. They’re closer later in the evening when Mars is less than one moon-diameter below the moon.

We’ve had a string of wonderful conjunctions recently, all in the evening sky, and you could be forgiven for thinking that nice conjunctions are common and no big deal. But we’ve had the three brightest planets in the evening sky, plus Saturn, so conjunctions were inevitable. But that’s ending. There are two conjunctions this week that would be well-worth getting up at 4 a.m. to see, but they both happen in the evening. How convenient!

The first is between the moon and Mars on the 27th.

The moon and planets are all moving, each at its own speed, but the moon travels fastest, completing a circuit of the sky once each month. Its speed against the background of stars is 13° per day, so conjunctions are one-night affairs. You’ve been watching the moon approach Mars. The moon catches and passes Mars on the 27th, and they are so close all night that people with binoculars or wideangle telescopes will see them together. The moon’s orbital motion carries it toward, past, and away from Mars (and everything else) at the rate of ½° per hour. At 7 p.m., when the

moon and Mars are at their highest and nearly overhead, they are separated by 1-1/5°. The moon moves slightly closer, and they’re closest at around 11 p.m., when their centers are separated by 1/2° and Mars is below the moon. Then they slowly separate.

This is as seen from southern Utah and northern Arizona. Parallax (Google it) causes them to appear closer or farther apart from different parts of the earth; from Scandinavia, the moon will occult, or cover, Mars. But from the western U.S., their separation appears roughly the same.

The moon and Mars are in Taurus, north of Orion.

The moon will pass Mars again once each month this spring and summer, but it won’t come so close.

Meanwhile the two brightest planets, Jupiter and Venus, form a very pretty pair in the west. You’ve watched Venus move toward Jupiter for weeks, and as this week begins, on the 27th, Venus is a scant 2° below Jupiter. On the 28th, their separation has decreased to only 1¼°, and the two appear together in a wide-angle telescope. This would be a wonder-

ful conjunction everyone would want to see, but Venus continues on its path to the right of Jupiter, and on March 1, Venus is precisely ½°—or the width of the moon—to the right of Jupiter, and you could cover the two planets with your thumbnail held at arm’s length. You’ll see them both together through any telescope. They won’t be this close together until 2027. Note Jupiter’s moons extending upward; from Jupiter they are Io, Ganymede, and Callisto (Europa is behind Jupiter).

On the following night, Venus is 1° above Jupiter, still a wonderful conjunction, and on the 4th almost 2° above—still wonderful—until Venus leaves Jupiter far behind. Be watching each night!

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.

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.

Schools and Sports

PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

girls had a big crowd rooting for them, and it always helps. In the second game, the Cats really showed how much they have improved against Piute, the #1 team.

Panguitch Senior Cael Houston Takes 1st in 1A Weight Class at State Wrestling Championship in Richfield

Houston is a two-time State Champion and two-time Outstanding Wrestler

The Bobcats had a great Region 20 basketball tournament, with the boys taking 1st place and the girls taking 3rd. As has been the case for the last two months, the Cats dominated.

The boys team got off to a big start with a win in the play-in game against Escalante, winning 80-25.

Klyn Fullmer finished with 22 points, and Cache Eyre had 14. Klyn is only one of a few that started as a freshman, and he is a very entertaining player. Playing against the Moquis, Klyn received the 1,000th point of his four year career. This is quite an achievement, but he does so many things in his playing besides scoring.

In Friday's game, the Cats took down Milford, 61-26. Justin Osburn led all scores with fourteen and had two 3-pointers, and Cache Eyre finished with thirteen. For the championship, the Cats played the T-Birds and beat Piute, 56-38. Klyn Fullmer was again the high scorer with seventeen, and Cache Eyre pitched in twelve. The Cats again showed why they are #1 in the state, with a 17-3 record.

The tournament actually started on Wednesday with the girl’s game. The Lady Cats beat Bryce Valley, 39-27, with Tabetha Henrie making twenty and Adelaide Englestead finishing up with seven. The

The Cats led 21 to 17 at the end of the first half and played the T-Birds tough.

The third quarter belonged to the Birds, and they ended up winning the game, 42-37. Mallory Henrie had fifteen and Brayle Frandsen had seven with one 3-pointer. The Cats ended up playing Valley for 3rd and 4th place. It was a fun game to watch, and the Cats had a big lead at halftime. The Buffalos kept eating away at the score till they tied the Cats at 50 all. With 11 seconds left in the game, the Cats point guard stepped up and made her only basket of the game. Kadee Harland should remember that shot forever. I didn’t get the score sheet so I can’t report on who scored, but a couple of weeks ago, the Buffalos beat the Cats by two; both teams match up real well. Both teams will be in the State Tournament at Sevier Valley Center in Richfield on March 1-4; check the schedule for times.

I left some really big news off last week’s wrestling championships. For the first time in Panguitch High School history, we had two girls place in the girls wrestling tournament.

T.J Henrie took 3rd place, and Kieran Mooney finished in 4th place in their weight division. Both are all around athletes and compete in many sports. I heard that there is quite a bit of interest in this sport, and the Cats may have a team soon.

RICHFIELD - Panguitch High School senior Cael Houston came in first place against Monty Morrison of Piute in the 1A 165

weight class at the State Wrestling Championship at the Sevier Valley Center in Richfield, Utah on February 10-11, 2023. Houston is

a two-time state champion and has twice received the title of "Outstanding Wrestler."

Panguitch won the 1A

State Championship with a total of 215, Altamont took second with 163, and Milford took third with 162. —Insider

Panguitch Bobcats Wrestling Win 4th Consecutive 1A State Championship

RICHFIELD - The Panguitch Bobcats returned to the Sevier Valley Center on February 10th and 11th with a target on their backs having been 1A state champions for three years in a row, which is pretty much unheard of in high school wrestling.

The first day was pret-

ty frustrating with some hard fought battles and some tough losses. This team just wouldn't give up, though, and they kept motivating each other. The team rallied the second day and won some really tough matches. Some of these young men have lost to their opponents all year but

didn't give up at the state finals, and a few pulled off wins over athletes that they have lost to in the past.

This determination was evident on an individual level, but the teamwork made the difference. Now, they are celebrating a 4th year in a row 1A State Championship title

as a team. Wrestling is a sport where you get what you put into it, and these men have worked really hard. They have incredible coaches as well. Congratulate these coaches and individuals when you get the chance.

—Jake

Mandy Morrill (Top | Above)

(Above) Panguitch High School senior Cael Houston wins against Dalton Holden of Tintic in the State Wrestling Championship 1A Semi-finals at the Sevier Valley Center in Richfield, Utah on February 10, 2023.

(Top) Cael Houston wins the title of 1A State Champion against Monty Morrison of Piute in the State Wrestling Championship at the Sevier Valley Center in Richfield, Utah on February 11, 2023.

Jake Schoppe

The Panguitch Bobcats wrestling team won their fourth consecutive title as 1A state champions at the Wrestling State Championship on February 10 - 11, 2023, at Sevier Valley Center in Richfield.

Schoppe

Jake Schoppe

Braxton Atkin won the title of 1A state champion in the 132 weight class at the Wrestling State Championship on February 10 - 11, 2023, at Sevier Valley Center in Richfield.

Jake Schoppe

Ronan Mooney won 4th place in the 144 weight class at the Wrestling State Championship on February 10 - 11, 2023, at Sevier Valley Center in Richfield.

Schools and Sports

Garfield County School District Teacher Highlight

by Danette Verde

Mrs. Sally Orme - 5th Grade Teacher, Escalante Elementary

USU Research Shows Slightly More Utah Women Serving in Politics in 2023

by Julene Reese, Utah State University

UTAH - Utah has a rich heritage of women involved in voting, advocacy, and politics. However, for decades, Utah has lagged behind most other states in terms of women running for and serving in elected political roles.

To track the progress of Utah women serving in politics, the Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) began reporting on the status of women in politics in 2014, with updates in 2017, 2021, 2022, and now 2023.

of Representatives are held by women, three more than in 2022.

This year,

have been

and being part of the community. It had taken several years for circumstances to be right for their move, but they are so happy it finally all came together.

ESCALANTEWhen Sally Orme and her family moved to Escalante in 2018, they were looking forward to small town life

One of Orme’s favorite educational websites for her classroom is "Kahoot! Kahoot!," which is a gamebased learning platform that brings loads of interactive fun to learning. The Kahoots! quiz game allows her to assess students in a fun and engaging way. This year, her Escalante Elementary 5th graders

have been using a programmable robot called Sphero Bolt. They have been learning how to use the Spheros in several different capacities. In conjunction with the Garfield County School District Computer Science Program, the Spheros have been used to help reinforce math and social studies skills.

Orme says, “I have really enjoyed watching my students be excited about Computer Science. Ten years from now I hope that my students remember they can find a solution to any problem. It may be difficult and may take time to gather the correct tools and skills, but they are capable of anything.”

“The reports are intended to be a snapshot to identify if changes have been made,” said Susan Madsen, UWLP founding director and one of two report authors. “It is also a call to action for Utah residents and leaders to encourage and support future efforts to diversify voices on Utah’s Capitol Hill and in our cities, towns, and counties around the state.”

Research findings for 2023 are categorized by political offices.

Records show that only four Utah women have served in Congress since its statehood in 1896. Utah has six seats in its national delegation (two senators and four representatives), but none of Utah’s congressional seats are currently held by women, though the national average is 27.9% female.

Of statewide executive office seats, (governor/ lieutenant governor, attorney general, state auditor, and state treasurer) Utah has 20% females in these executive offices compared to the nation at 30.3%. Utah is one of 21 states with a female lieutenant governor.

According to the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers, a record-breaking 2,416 women are serving in state legislatures in the country in 2023, with 119 added since 2022. In Utah, 26% (27 of 104) of Utah legislators are women, compared to 32.7% nationally.

Five of the 11 leadership positions in the House

In Utah, 20.7% of Utah county commission and council seats are held by women, compared to 53.4% of the predominately full-time elected positions of clerk/auditor, treasurer, recorder, and assessor nationally. No municipal elections were held in 2022, so data for the mayor and city councils remain the same as the 2022 report. Up 6.5% from 2021, 23.8% of Utah mayors are women, and more of Utah’s larger cities are being led by women. In city councils, 29.8% in Utah municipalities are female. For boards of education, in 2023 there are 235 total district board of education elected seats, and women held 128 (54.5%, up from 47.6% in 2021).

“In earlier UWLP reports, we discovered several factors accounting for why more women do not run for office,” said April Townsend, UWLP research fellow and a report author. “Some include societal attitudes, poor treatment of female candidates who run, biases in party politics toward traditional practices that keep women from running and networking, and the way women are treated by the media.” Madsen said while the tide is turning, understanding and removing the barriers women face when running for public office in Utah are critical moving forward.

“We encourage Utah leaders and residents to do more to implement and support these efforts,” she said. “Research continues to confirm that when both men and women serve together in communities, counties, and states, all residents are better served and are more likely to thrive.”

To see the full report and links to previous studies, go to usu.edu. To learn more about the UWLP and upcoming events, visit utwomen.org.

Courtesy Danette Verde

Sally Orme's 5th graders

using a programmable robot called Sphero Bolt. In conjunction with the Garfield County School District Computer Science Program, the Spheros have been used to help reinforce math and social studies skills.

Courtesy Escalante Elementary School

Sally Orme is a 5th grade teacher at Escalante Elementary School.

Courtesy Danette Verde

Sally Orme's 5th graders have been learning how to use a programmable robot called Sphero Bolt.

Frank Lister: You may have seen him behind the counter at Georgie’s Outdoor Mexican Cafe or in passing while he cruises Scenic Byway 12 and beyond on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. There is, however, much more to Frank Lister than meets the eye.

to the other. It was an Amazon drainage so hundreds of species of birds, storks, bugs, monkeys, snakes and tree frogs kept you up all night long. But it had ‘Chaco’ in the name so I felt at home.”

S. Douglas Wood

Glen Canyon Dam was starting up. Robert Lister was under contract with the University of Utah at the time to do archaeological survey work at Glen Canyon, “what they call salvage archeology, to try and get as much information out of the area as they could before it flooded,” said Frank Lister. “That’s where I got slickrock in my DNA, playing with kids up in Boulder, Utah and climbing around on the rocks all summer.”

The Lister family continued making summer trips to the region to conduct research after completing excavations near Escalante. “I was raised in Boulder, Colorado but really spent most of my life in the Four Corners area. My dad did a lot of work in Mesa Verde and Chaco too,” Lister said. “It was a unique experience being raised by archeologists. I had more field experience than a lot of graduate students. I was almost just raised by graduate students.”

Before eventually attending college at the University of Montana,

Frank spent his junior year of high school helping his parents and other archeologists conduct salvage archeology along the River Nile, ahead of the construction of the Aswan dam. His role was as a cartographer’s assistant. While creating maps of the soon to be flooded sites, Lister first discovered his interest in map making.

Following the year in Sudan and starting his bachelor’s degree, Frank returned to the southwest as a park ranger and archeologist at Mesa Verde. This eventually led to him becoming the director of the newly appointed Ute Tribal Park, where he spent a few years helping establish guidelines and educating members of the Ute Mountain Ute tribe to manage the park.

This experience led him to another development opportunity, this time with the Peace Corps. His position was funded by the Smithsonian to help in the creation of Defensores del Chaco, a national park in Paraguay. “The area would be bone dry for three or four months out of the year and then would be underwater the rest of the time. It was crazy, one extreme

Upon returning from South America, Frank found an easy way of getting back to life in the western U.S. “I came back from there and spent a couple of years in the oil business seismographing. That was perfect because I came back from the Peace Corps and had been camping all the time and now I found myself living in tents on oil exploration crews flying in helicopters every day.”

At this point, it is the early 80s and another change of pace was in store for Lister. “I got into mountain bikes and started one of the first mountain bike tour companies in the country—DeTours. At that time I lived in Santa Fe and started there.” From Santa Fe, he moved the business to a Tucson resort, Canyon Ranch, to continue his tours through the winter. His business expanded and included hiking, train and boat rides in addition to off-road cycling. He even ran mountain bike tours to Machu Picchu in Peru.

After a decade of running the bike tour company, Frank returned to school to do graduate studies in plant sciences at the University of Arizona. While there, he took some courses in cartography which rekindled his passion for maps that started years prior during his time in Sudan. Armed with newly found skills in modern mapping softwares like GIS, Lister left school and returned to the Four Corners. From his home in Mancos, Colorado he started a map making business, which he still runs today,

Time Traveler Maps. “When I started making maps, I wanted to bring them back into the realm of fine art,” he said. One of his first major projects involved mapping Diné country. The map features place names in Navajo, subtitled in English, and is bordered with artwork done by Navajo artist Clifford Brycelea. The artwork details creation stories and, in addition to detailed place names and their origins, has become a conversation starter and a cultural preservation tool across the Navajo Nation.

All of Lister’s Time Traveler maps are themed and contain original artwork. They detail everything from the Lewis and Clark and Powell Expeditions to the real-life locations of Tony Hillerman novels and recreation maps of the Colorado Plateau. They are also designed in clever ways to allow readers to not need to unfold the whole map or constantly flip it over to find additional information or stories.

After expanding his map business and finding seats on the boards of several non-profits around canyon country, Frank finally found his way back to Escalante where he set up a booth at the Escalante Canyons Art Festival to showcase his cartography. It was here that he met his now wife, Georgie. After getting married, the pair returned to Frank’s home in Mancos for a couple of years before returning to Escalante to reopen Georgie's restaurant, the Outdoor Mexican Cafe, in 2020. They are going into their fourth season this year and can be found serving food at the Canyons of Escalante RV park in their bright orange food truck.

1940 - 2023

ANNABELLA - Samuel Douglas Wood, age 82, passed away in his Annabella home on February 13, 2023, with loved ones by his side. His battle with dementia had finally ended as he passed from this life to the next. While he will be greatly missed, he is now enjoying a glorious reunion with loved ones on the other side.

Doug had a great sense of humor and a generous heart. He was quick to laugh or tell a joke. A quality that stayed with him until the end. His generous heart was seen in constant acts of service to those who knew him.

He will be remembered by many for his good deeds. Whether shoveling snow in the early morning for neighbors before work or to his commitment to the beautification of the Annabella Cemetery. He had great admiration for those, he said, “Had paved the way before us,” and felt that respect should be reflected in their final resting place.

Doug was born August 6, 1940, in Lyman, Utah to Willis and Mary Lucille Oldroyd Wood. He was the fifth of nine children. Brothers and Sisters included: James, Sherry, Veola, Carol, Stanley, Jesse, Mary and Virginia.

He married VerDawn Chamberlain on September 2, 1961, in the St. George LDS Temple. They were both proud of their nine children. Shane, Sheryl, Teresa, Christine, John, Jolynn, Karen, Julie and Trena and they made family their highest priority.

After graduating from Wayne High, he attended CSU (SSU) and then Utah State University. He received his bachelor's degree in Range Management and began working for the Bureau of Land Management. Work and school took them both to Cedar City, Logan, Monticello, Moab, and Annabella.

Doug loved to hike. He hiked often, over the span of several years, with the granddaddy of them all, being the completion of Kings Peak in the High Unitas. It being the highest peak in the state of Utah. He felt a genuine sense of accomplishment after completing this goal. A highlight of his BLM Career was the part he played in the Slickrock Bike Trail, in Moab. While the idea was Dick Wilson’s, who he worked closely with, Doug helped get the project going through the BLM. This project was awarded a Superior Performance Award.

Throughout his life, Doug received many awards for his work in the community and employment. However, his greatest accomplishment and what he took the most pride in was his service in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his family. He had fond memories of being a bishop, scout leader, a member of the stake presidency and other various callings. He often shared special memories of his service and his appreciation for the friends he acquired while serving.

He also expressed great love for his family. His example of faith, hard work, and integrity is his final and last great accomplishment in his life. Including his valiant fight with dementia over the last several years. He moved forward the best he could and did not give up. He did not complain, though his once quick and bright mind became confused. He fought a great fight and in so doing set a lasting legacy for his posterity.

2 Timothy 4:7-8: I have fought a good fight I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

The family would like to express gratitude for the kind neighbors and friends who took a special interest in helping Doug. To the hospice workers who were a great blessing to him and his family, and a special thank you to Kayla and Karen, daughter and granddaughter to Doug, who were tirelessly by his side, lovingly, helping in his care.

Doug is survived by his children: Shane and Kara Wood of Grover; Teresa and Jeff Farr of Columbia Falls, Montana; John Wood of Centerville; Jolynn and Matthew Bulkley of St. George; Karen and Danny Stanton of Annabella; Julie and Jathan Bingham of Payson; 37 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers: Veola Clark of Grover; Carol Wood of Richfield; Stanley Wood, Jesse and Brenda Wood, all of Lyman, Mary and Mike Jensen of Gunnison.

He is preceded in death by his wife, VerDawn; three daughters, Christine Wood, Trena Wood and Sheryl Coleman; two grandchildren; and siblings: James Wood; Sherry Wood and Virginia Murdock.

Funeral services were held on Monday, February 20, 2023, at 12 Noon in the Annabella 1st LDS Ward Chapel, 40 North 100 East in Annabella. Friends called for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home in Richfield, Sunday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. or at the church in Annabella Monday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 prior to the services.

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

Burial will be in the Annabella Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. Online guest book at: www.sprignerturner.com

Courtesy Frank Lister

A photo of Frank Lister accompanies an article written by Mike McRae titled "Mancos Canyon: A Spot Stuck in Time" in the August 1978 edition of Peaking Out.

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Legal Notices

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

USERS

NOTICE TO WATER

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

BIDS FOR INSTALLATION OF TOILETS AND DISPENSERS

HENRIEVILLE TOWN HENRIEVILLE TOWN FIREHOUSE

TWO TOILETS, THREE AUTOMATIC PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS, THREE AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENSERS

All equipment is on site. Bids open February 6, 2023 and close March 8, 2023.

Send bids via email to henrievilletown@scinternet. net, attention Henrieville Town Clerk, Marie Jaggar, Subject "INSTALL BIDS."

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 9, 16 & 23 and MARCH 2, 2023

ACCEPTING BIDS PANGUITCH CITY

Panguitch City will be accepting bids for electrical work and installation of eight security cameras at the Panguitch City Fire Station. Cameras and wiring will be provided by the city. Sealed bids will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the Panguitch City Office, 25 S 200 E, Panguitch, UT. Please call Councilman Dave Dodds with questions 435-238-0935. Panguitch City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 23 and MARCH 2, 2023

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:

2021 Chevrolet Silverado, Diesel, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Short Bed, White

2021 Chevrolet Silverado, Diesel, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, ShortBed, White

2021 Dodge Ram 2500, Diesel, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Long Bed, Red

2021 Dodge 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.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 16 & 23 and MARCH 2, 2023

ACCEPTING BIDS

WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Obituaries

Valeria King

ANTIMONY - Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Ellen Valeria Smith King, returned with honor 14 days before her 96th birthday to her heavenly home and into the arms of her sweetheart, Eugene, and many members of her eternal family on February 12, 2023, in Monroe. Valeria was born February 26, 1927, in Circleville. She was the first born to Lionel Earl and Reva Fullmer Smith, followed by her three brothers: David, Connell, and Bruce.

Valeria graduated from Piute High School in 1945. She attended and graduated from beauty school in Salt Lake City.

After World War II ended, she married the love of her life, Eugene King on June 14, 1946, in Circleville. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti Temple on March 22, 1960. He preceded her in death on June 26, 2005.

Valeria and Eugene raised their ten children in Antimony. The boys learned how to work hard on the farm, and the girls were taught life-time homemaking skills by working with their mother in the home. All the children learned how to give selfless service to neighbors and ward members.

Valeria faithfully served in many stake and ward callings, but her favorite calling was serving in the St. George temple with Eugene for over ten years.

Valeria is survived by her children: Lana (David) Ogden, Richfield; Tom King, Antimony; Bruce (Valene) King, Axtell; Mark (Lisa) King, Monroe; Claudia (Randy) Farmer, Annabella; Julia (Brad) Camp, Bismark, ND; Susan (Mike) Peterson, Provo; Polly (Karl) Weenig, Orem; Ron (Lori) King, Central Valley; Heidi (Shawn) Sederholm, Rogers, AR; foster son, Burton Damon, Ramona, CA; 53 grandchildren, 108 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Marlynn Smith, Cedar City; Rachel Smith, Circleville; and Sheren Kimball, Camarillo, CA.

Also preceded in death by her parents; brothers: David “Buzz” (Eloise) Smith, Connell Smith, Bruce Smith; daughter-in-law, Ireta Howes King; grandsons, Thomas Kade King, Baby Boy King, Karson Peterson; greatgranddaughter, Kycie Terry; and great-grandson, Gavin Nielson.

Special thanks to the Monroe Canyon Assisted Living staff and Zion’s Way Hospice care givers for their expert caring and concern.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 12:00 Noon in the Circleville Ward Chapel. Friends may call Friday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Magleby Mortuary in Richfield or Saturday morning at the ward chapel in Circleville from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Antimony Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

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

1 – Genie Compact Personnel Lift - PLC-24 – Used condition, operational

110V

300 lbs capacity

24' max platform height

(4) adjustable outriggers

Needs new battery and some attention to gears

Serial 14-89-19353-S

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

The searchable reference number for this bid item is # 3214200

All bids must be received by March 8, 2023

This item can be viewed in person at Wayne County School District. Please call Shane Bradbury at 435-6914126 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 FEBRUARY 23, 2023

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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.

West Panguitch Irrigation & Reservoir Co

Watermaster Position

Job Description:

The watermaster is responsible for the equitable distribution of flow in the West Panguitch Irrigation & Reservoir Co. The Watermaster: 1) Inspects the various ditches, and diversion structures 2) makes flow adjustments 3) cleans gates and diversion structures as necessary 4) accurately record gate settings, flowrates, ditch water levels, and duration.

Job Requirements:

• Applicant must live in the Panguitch area

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds along with capability of manual labor. – Repair pipeline, clean screens, operate a shovel

• The Watermaster is expected to attend Board of Directors and stockholders meetings

• The Watermaster is responsible for record keeping of gate settings, flowrates, ditch water levels, and duration

• The Watermaster must have a valid driver’s license reliable vehicle and insurance. Fuel allowance is provided

• The Watermaster is responsible to communicate tactfully with WPI stockholders

• Majority of work dates April – October

Please contact Allen Henrie 435-616-8588 or John Talbot 435-676-3191

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

Administrative Assistant at District Office

Panguitch High Agriculture/Ag Systems Tech/ Welding Teacher

Drama/Music Teacher at Panguitch Middle/High Head & Assistant Track Coach at Bryce Valley High 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.

Housecleaner Needed for Private Residence at Panguitch Lake 2 hrs every other week. $45 + $10 for gas. Call 676-8603

ISO RENTAL/LEASE

Seeking a Long-term Rental/Lease in the Torrey/ Teasdale/Grover/ Loa Area. We are building a home near Grover and would like a place to stay while we do it. Older couple, no pets. Relatively small space is fine. Call or text Jack at 808-345-9229. Thank you.

MEETINGS

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

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Answers for this week

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

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

SENIOR CENTER MENUS

BRYCE VALLEY AREA

Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center

TUES Feb. 28th Pizza, Corn, Salad Bar, Mixed Fruit, No Bake Cookie

WED Mar. 1st TBA

THURS

Mar. 2nd TBA

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.

Tues. Feb. 28th Wed. Mar. 1st Thurs. Mar. 2nd

TBA TBA

Cheese Enchiladas, Beans & Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Salad, Fruit, Brownie

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. 28th Sloppy Joes, Potato Wedge, Salad Bar, Peaches, Pumpkin Cake

Wed. Mar. 1st TBA

Thurs. Mar. 2nd TBA

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