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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Boulder Planning Commission

by Tessa Barkan

April 2022 BOULDER - The April 2022 Boulder Planning Commission (PC) meeting began with a discussion on amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Easements and rights of ways were discussed.

These terms, though at times used interchangeably, have the main difference that easements will not be excluded from the acreage of a lot. This ordinance amendment will be up for a public hearing next month.

Following this, PC member John Veranth presented an alternate approach for making amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance. Over the last few months, the PC, led by Town Planner Lee Nellis, has been working on a Minor Lot Subdivision Ordinance, with the aim of providing clarification and streamlining subdivision applications with four or less lots. Instead of waiting months for this to pass, Veranth proposed a set of changes, based on priorities that have come up in meetings over the last year, to go to public hearing next month.

These changes include: specifying definitions of roads and streets; allowing subdivisions of four or fewer lots to be accessed by private roads; and repealing the current lot Boulder Planning Cont'd on page 9

Garfield County Commission

Heal the Planet, Heal the Self: One Conservationist’s Journey

April 11

by Utah Conservation Corps

Courtesy David Mallery

Alli Riebel spent her high school years largely confined to her home as she struggled with her mental health. She did not complete her high school degree. Today, she is serving in a leadership role for other young adults in the field of conservation. Her story is unique in some ways, but also remarkably similar to others who decide to commit a month, a season, or a year to life in a conservation corps.

CEDAR CITY - Spending three months to a year living and working on Utah’s public lands is hard work, but over 2500 young people have ventured from across the U.S. to Utah in the past 20 years just to do this. Many of these alums now lead conservation and environmental work

Bryce Canyon National Park Summer Construction Schedule Announced The park is planning a variety of entrance fee funded projects this summer

Courtesy National Park Service

This summer, Bryce Canyon National Park is planning multiple entrance fee funded infrastructure improvement projects, including resealing the Shared Use Path from the park’s northern boundary to Inspiration Point.

BRYCE - Hoodoos, potholes and cracking pavement—the power of frost wedging shapes Bryce Canyon National Park in a variety of ways. To help preserve and improve existing pavement, the park is planning a variety of entrance fee funded projects this summer. Minimal impact to visitor experience is expected for most of these projects, though some traffic delays and detours will occur. As always, park visitors can enjoy the most predictable visit by riding the park shuttle.

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The most extensive project this summer will be the complete resurfacing of the Lodge Loop road. This onemile section of roadway connects the Bryce Lodge and Sunrise Point area with the main park road. Resurfacing work will occur from June 15th through September 15th.

Traffic delays of no more than 15 minutes will occur between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on work days. No work is scheduled to occur on weekends or federal holidays.

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around the nation. This is the story of a current corps leader who leveraged the opportunity to overcome severe mental health challenges.

Alli Riebel is a Field Logistics Technician for the Utah Conservation Corps (UCC).

She works out of UCC’s Cedar City Field Office. Her

ELRP & ELAP Announces Drought Recovery Assistance SALT LAKE CITY - The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that ranchers who have approved applications through the 2021 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for forage losses due to severe drought or wildfire in 2021 will soon begin receiving emergency relief payments for increases in supplemental feed costs in 2021 through the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) new Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP).

“Producers of grazing livestock experienced catastrophic losses of available forage as well as higher costs for supplemental feed in 2021.

Unfortunately, the conditions driving these losses have not improved for many and have even worsened for some, as drought spreads across the U.S.,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “In order to deliver much-needed assistance as efficiently as possible, phase one of the ELRP Drought Assistance Cont'd on page 3

character isn’t represented in Marvel’s world of superheroes, either on the page or the big screen. She’s modest, but not shy about telling her story.

And for young people who may be struggling with mental health issues—or even just finishing high school—she is a superhero in the making.

Partly cloudy and more windy days this week.

Highs from the 40s to low 70s; lows from the 20s to the high 30s. Chances of precip 30% on Friday. Winds variable from 12 to 22 mph.

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Record $4.2 Million Raised for Habitat Restoration, Other Wildlife Projects Through 2022 Conservation Permits

Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Herd of bighorn sheep at West Greens Lake near Flaming Gorge. On April 6, 2022, $4.2 million was committed to large wildlife research, conservation and habitat restoration projects by participating conservation groups during the annual conservation permit project funding meeting.

SALT LAKE CITY Dozens of large wildlife research, conservation and habitat restoration projects have been funded after a record $4.2 million was committed to the projects by participating conservation groups during the annual conservation per-

mit project funding meeting held on April 6, 2022.

The Utah Conservation Permit Program was launched in 1980 in an effort to increase funding for conservation projects throughout Utah. Each year, the Utah Wildlife Board designates a small percentage

of limited-entry and once-ina-lifetime hunting permits as "conservation and expo permits."

Conservation projects Many of the conservaWildlife Projects Cont'd on page 9

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Alli spent her high school years in her home state of Minnesota extremely sick.

Her mental health had deteriorated to the point where the mental issues were causing physical illness. For in-

GARFIELD COUNTY Commissioners Leland Pollock and David Tebbs comprised the quorum for an unusually brief meeting on April 11. Commissioner Jerry Taylor was attending a Behavioral Health conference in Washington, D.C. The Commissioners went into an executive session to discuss potential litigation and real estate transactions.

In regular session, the Commission approved Cannonville Mayor Jeff Stock’s request to waive four days’ of rental fees on the County Fair building. Commissioner Pollock declined Stock’s offer to repeat his explanation.

Planning Director Kaden Figgins had drafted an update to the County’s Cellular Telephone Policy. The Commission approved Resolution 2022-2. The policy dropped language requiring cell phones in certain county vehicles and increases the maximum allowable reimbursement to $100, if needed.

Four business licenses were approved: Aramark Sports and Entertainment requested a license for a new gift shop/convenience store

I wanted to be a brain surgeon, but I had a bad habit of dropping things.

—Gilbert Gottfried

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Volunteers Help Clean Up Wayne County Gun Range

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A Thank You to Daniel Palmer

We want to thank Daniel Palmer for his role in organizing and leading the Wayne County soccer program and also thank all the parents who volunteered to coach. More than one hundred kids particiLisa Jeppson

Recently, volunteers took it upon themselves to clean up the trash at the Wayne County Gun Range.

WAYNE COUNTY - On a cold and windy Thursday morning, a few concerned citizens took it upon themselves to head over to the Wayne County Gun Range to clean it up. There was enough garbage to fill two large garbage bags. Reo Castleton thinks that if the County would place a trash receptacle at the location, the trash problem would possible rectify itself. The trash that was picked up ranged from cardboard, paper, broken glass, plastic bottles and cans.

Mr. Castleton has spoken with a local County official regarding the trash receptacle and was told that one would be placed at the gun range soon.

—Lisa Jeppson

pated. They learned skills and teamwork and had fun. Parents also enjoyed the games.

We hope this successful program continues.

Chip and Linda Ward, Torrey

"High 5" to Garkane Energy In mid-February of this year, we were notified, by Phillip Burr of Garkane, that a legacy (mid-1970’s) 7,200 volt buried power line that runs through our property would have to be replaced. Because the line ran through our front yard, I called Mr. Burr and asked to meet with him about our concerns and options, if any. He responded immediately, and we had a meeting at our home in the next few days.

Mr. Burr and his Garkane colleagues listened to our con-

cerns and proposed options and agreed to move the line about 20 feet to avoid ditching our front yard. The work is completed and our yard and several piñon pine trees were saved in the process. Mr. Burr and his colleagues were professional, honest and direct with us, and they did what they promised to do. My wife and I would also like to thank our neighbor Dave Love for his support at the meeting.

Roger Guard, Torrey

Owner of Serenidad Gallery to Exhibit Artwork for Utah Garfield Commission: State DAR Confernece Approval of Cannonville Mayor Jeff Stock’s

request to waive four days’ of rental fee on the County Fair building, an update to the County’s Cellular Telephone Policy, approvals for four business licences, approval of a Hatch Cemetery board replacement, approval of $5000 for broadcasting the high school basketball tournaments, and approval for a maximum of $11K to install a cooling system for the courthouse basement Driver's License agency office discussed.

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ESCALANTE - Harriet Priska, owner of Serenidad Gallery in Escalante, will exhibit 21 paintings at the Double Tree Hotel in downtown Salt Lake City from April 21 - 22 as part of the Utah State Conference for the Daughters of the American Revolution.

—Harriet Priska

Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill to Premiere a New Show

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in the former Red Canyon Indian store and RV park and a license for the lodge/pizza place restaurant at Bryce. Also approved were Nate’s Taxidermy, and the Schulz's Lakeside Dining beer license, pending state required background check.

A Hatch Cemetery board replacement was approved, as was $5000 for broadcasting the high school basketball

tournaments.

Last item of business was approval for a maximum of $11K to install a cooling system for the courthouse basement Driver's License agency office.

The Garfield County Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month starting at 10 a.m.

All meetings are held in the County Courthouse in Panguitch. There is no set up for electronic participation.

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The Bryce Canyon Wranglers will debut their album "Timeless" and a new show at Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill starting April 22, 2022.

BRYCE - Starting April 22nd, guests who stop by Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill for a bite to eat and entertainment will tip their hats to country music that has stood the test of time. The Bryce Canyon Wranglers will debut their latest album, “Timeless,” with a new show at Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill that combines original singles and honored classics of the musical genre.

Listeners will delight in the new schedule addition and reminisce as they take a journey back in time to reconnect to classic country roots and legendary country artists.

“Country music has a lot of timelessness to it,” said Tim Gates, lead singer of The Bryce Canyon Wranglers. “It transcends the passage of time. I was really inspired by the music of the 90s. The artists, songwriters, everyone involved in the project was intrigued and inspired. We all agreed that the setlist was timeless.”

New originals including “Comeback Train” and the trending “Truck Jacked Up” are destined to become favorites, and the addition of updated montages playing behind the house band will complement the production. The Bryce Canyon Wranglers called upon fans to add a personal touch to the “Truck Jacked Up” performance with pictures of their cherished trucks, while images of iconic country artists will grace the screen to the tune of Comeback Train.

“I wrote ‘Comeback Train’ during a low point,” said Gates.

“I was told it was too country. The song is a metaphor and an ode to classic country. A lot of people don’t take trains anymore, but trains are still relevant. So, it was fitting to write a song about how country music is making a comeback.”

After a hearty meal of cowboy cookin’, the dance floor awaits. Patrons won’t be able to resist kicking off their shoes for a dance to the energetic performance and will leave with fond memories of an exciting night of authentic country fun.

The new show will run every day for its kick-off week starting April 22nd and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday the following weeks. The Bryce Canyon Wranglers will continue to play their chart-topping record, “A Song Like Me,” on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.

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At nearby Sunrise Point, replacement of a quarter mile of aging asphalt sidewalk is likely to begin in May and continue in stages through the summer. The new concrete path will comply with the standards of the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) of 1968, providing a fully accessible connection to the Rim Trail. Pedestrians can expect short-term detours in this area.

To help increase the lifespan of existing pavement, resealing of both the Visitor Center and Additional Parking lot across the road are expected to begin in June. Closures should not last more than 72 hours, and one parking lot will remain open while the other is being resealed. Restriping of parking spaces will also occur to help clarify traffic flow in these lots.

Also in June, the Shared Use Path will be resealed from the park’s northern boundary to Inspiration Point. Sections of this popu-

lar multi-use bicycle and pedestrian path are expected to close for no more than a day at a time.

Lastly, restriping of the full 18 miles of the main park road is scheduled for July and August. Short-term closures of less than an hour may occur along sections of the road, though most traffic will only be temporarily slowed.

Infrastructure improvement projects like these are possible thanks to visitor fee dollars. At Bryce Canyon, 80 percent of entrance and recreation fees collected remain at the park for projects to improve the visitor experience.

The remaining 20 percent is used to benefit parks that do not collect fees.

As construction begins, visitors should expect the park to announce any temporary closures on its website and social media channels.

Please visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/brca and follow the park on social media for details on park operations before your visit.

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Courtesy Ruby's Inn

To help preserve and improve existing pavement, the park is planning a variety of entrance fee funded projects this summer.

Minimal impact to visitor experience is expected for most of these projects, though some traffic delays and detours will occur.

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April 21, 2022

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month; This Year's Theme is 'Start By Believing'

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by New Horizons Crisis Center RICHFIELD - Utah is typically considered a very safe state. The average Utahn does not drive around expecting to have problems everywhere they look. People here are friendly and kindhearted.

One does not have to look far to get a smile from a stranger.

Utah is a beautiful state with welcoming people. Utah is half to three times lower than the national average for violent crimes such as homicide, robbery or aggravated assault.

Rape, however, is the only violent crime in Utah that is well above the the national average. In Utah, approximately one in three women have been sexually assaulted, according to a report in 2016 by the Utah Women and Leadership Project, meaning approximately 531,670 women in Utah have dealt with sexual assault. These numbers do not account for the many assaults that go unreported every day. If this is new information for you, or these numbers are astounding to you, take a breath and try to fight the voice in your head that says, “No! That cannot be. We live in Utah!” We

have let this problem grow in the dark. We do not discuss it enough or bring it out into the light for everyone to be fully aware and discuss solutions.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The theme is “Start By Believing.” When we respond to any survivor, we always start by believing. This fosters a safe and supportive environment for survivors to disclose. Please join us in this global message of support for survivors.

In the aftermath of a sexual assault or rape, survivors can face extremely difficult and painful emotions and experiences. There are many common reactions to sexual violence. Not all survivors of sexual violence are the same, nor will any act of sexual violence affect two people in the same way. There is no wrong or right way to feel or react. As the body and mind process the devastation of sexual violence, many different emotions, behaviors, and physical responses appear and disappear and may reappear.

While each survivor is unique in their experience, many survivors are impacted

in similar ways. There is a lengthy list of side effects.

Some are easy to perceive, and others are not. Shame is very common. Survivors often think they are bad, wrong, dirty, or permanently flawed.

While sexual assault is never the victim’s fault, many survivors feel that the abuse was their fault in some way. They feel guilt. It can be difficult for some survivors to place the blame on the person who assaulted them. In opposition, it may be that by placing the blame on the offender, they then feel helpless. A lot of survivors feel out of control of their own situations. They may try and control the few things they can in a ferocious way, trying to get a sense that they are determining what is happening in their life.

Understanding sexual trauma can be a complex web.

Our staff at New Horizons Crisis Center have been trained to recognize and understand the effects of trauma. We are here to support and provide resources that will guide you from being a victim to a survivor. Please call our hotline at 1-800-343-6302.

Drought Assistance: Unfortunately, drought

conditions across Utah continue and, in many areas have worsened.

In response, we continue to find ways to help livestock producers alleviate some of the financial strain —Jeanine Cook, Acting State Executive Director for FSA in Utah

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will use certain data from the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP), allowing USDA to distribute payments within days to livestock producers.”

Background On September 30, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (P.L. 117-43), which included at least $750 million targeted for Livestock to provide emergency relief for drought and wildfire in 2021.

USDA will follow a twophased process to administer relief through the new Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) to eligible livestock producers, with the first phase using a streamlined process that relies on existing data that producers have already reported to USDA. As we work to administer this assistance, we remain guided by our goals to streamline the application process to reduce the burden on producers, proactively include underserved producers who have been left out of past relief efforts and encourage participation in existing risk management tools that can help producers weather future extreme weather events.

ELRP Eligibility Phase One To be eligible for an ELRP payment under phase one of program delivery, livestock producers must have suffered grazing losses in a county rated by the U.S. Drought Monitor as having a D2 (severe drought) for eight consecutive weeks or a D3 (extreme drought) or higher level of drought intensity during the 2021 calendar year and have applied and been approved for 2021 LFP. Additionally, producers whose permitted grazing on federally managed lands was disallowed due to wildfire are also eligible for ELRP payments if they applied and were approved for 2021 LFP. ELRP - Phase Two The April 7, 2022, announcement is only Phase One of relief for livestock producers. FSA continues to evaluate and identify impacts of 2021 drought and wildfire on livestock producers to ensure equitable and inclusive distribution of much-needed emergency relief program

benefits.

Additional Livestock Drought Assistance Due to the persistent drought conditions in the Great Plains and West, FSA will be offering additional relief through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) (PDF, 783 KB) to help ranchers cover above normal costs of hauling livestock to forage. This policy enhancement complements previously announced ELAP compensation for hauling feed to livestock.

Soon after FSA announced the assistance for hauling feed to livestock, stakeholders were quick to point out that producers also were hauling the livestock to the feed source as well and encouraged this additional flexibility.

ELAP Assistance Overview ELAP provides financial assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees, and farm-raised fish for losses due to disease, certain adverse weather events or loss conditions as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture.

In addition to ELAP covering feed transportation costs where grazing and hay resources have been depleted, ELAP now also covers transportation costs associated with hauling livestock to feed sources This includes places where: • Drought intensity is D2 for eight consecutive weeks as indicated by the U.S. Drought Monitor; or • Drought intensity is D3 or greater.

Additionally, FSA has updated ELAP policy to also cover water hauling in areas experiencing D2 for eight consecutive weeks, lowering the drought intensity threshold (previously D3) triggering the availability of this financial assistance.

Eligibility To be eligible for ELAP

assistance, livestock must be intended for grazing and producers must have incurred feed or livestock transportation costs on or after Jan. 1, 2021. Although producers will self-certify losses and expenses to FSA, producers are encouraged to maintain good records and retain receipts and related documentation in the event these documents are requested for review by the local FSA County Committee.

Eligible ranchers should contact their FSA county office to apply for ELAP assistance. The deadline to request ELAP assistance for hauling livestock to forage in 2021 is June 30, 2022. The deadline to request all ELAP assistance for 2022 calendar year losses will be Jan. 31, 2023.

More Information “Unfortunately, drought conditions across Utah continue and, in many areas have worsened. In response, we continue to find ways to help livestock producers alleviate some of the financial strain,” said Jeanine Cook, Acting State Executive Director for FSA in Utah. Through communication and outreach FSA will continue to keep producers and stakeholder informed as program details are available. Contact your local FSA Service Center USDA Service Center.

Additional USDA disaster assistance information can be found on farmers.gov, including USDA resources specifically for producer impacted by drought and wildfire and the Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool, Disaster-ata-Glance fact sheet and Farm Loan Discovery Tool. For FSA and Natural Resources Conservation Service programs, producers should contact their local USDA Service Center. For assistance with a crop insurance claim, producers and landowners should contact their crop insurance agent.

—Utah State Farm Service Agency Office

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April 21, 2022

Schools & Sports

SUU Offers Five Ways to Increase Your Earning Potential this Summer with No-cost Professional Certificates

Looming End to Pandemic Waivers Puts Utah Kids at Risk of Hunger

by Mark Richardson, Utah News Connection

Courtesy Visit Cedar City Brian Head

Parks & Tourism certificate students visit public lands during an optional full-day southern Utah familiarization tour.

CEDAR CITY - Southern Utah University has received funding to offer five no-cost professional certificate programs this summer to assist adults with upskilling, increasing earning potential and enhancing careers. As part of the Learn and Work in Utah initiative, these online certificate programs can also position adults to explore new career paths with low-risk.

The five summer career certificates being offered are: Parks & Tourism, Individual Tax Income Preparation, Project Management, Online and Remote Teaching Foundations for Educators and Community Health Worker.

Courses begin between April and June giving participants the opportunity to increase their earning potential and boost their resume this summer.

For those interested in Utah’s dynamic tourism industry, the Parks & Tourism certificate begins April 11 and is designed to help participants gain the skills necessary to assist destination employers and contribute to parks stewardship and outdoor recreation management.

Highlights of the certificate include effective customer service skills such as diffusion strategies, communication and relationship management. This unique certificate program is offered in partnership with Utah Tourism Industry Association and combines expertise from those who work with the national parks in southern Utah, as well as some of the region’s outstanding tourism experts serving as guest presenters.

"Our region has a growing need for workers trained in customer service and hospitality with an understanding of our recreational areas and public lands," said Maria Twitchell, Visit Cedar City Brian Head executive director. "This certificate is a great way to find out if a career in the tourism industry is right for you."

A capstone experience for Parks & Tourism participants is an optional full-day southern Utah familiarization

tour where students have the opportunity to apply course learning to real Utah destination environments. Hosted by Visit Cedar City Brian Head, the tour is an all-expense paid live learning lab experience featuring cooperative cultural experiences with the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, Utah Shakespeare Festival and Southern Utah Museum of Art. New to the Learn and Work in Utah offerings is the Individual Income Tax Preparation certificate starting May 16. This course provides those looking for a second income or seasonal work at CPA firms the skills to be successful.

Students will learn to prepare taxes, work with clients and problem solve in this dynamic growing field.

“This no-cost certificate program, endorsed by multiple CPA firms, provides an experiential learning opportunity,” said Jon Lee, assistant professor of accounting at SUU. “Participants will use the skills acquired to prepare tax returns for actual taxpayers.”

After great success, the Online and Remote Teaching Foundations certificate is back again in the Learn and Work in Utah lineup starting May 16.

Educators looking for a free continuing education opportunity can participate in this course and learn ways to organize resources, design highquality courses and activities and prepare for the upcoming school year.

The popular Project Management certificate starts May 16 and helps students gain the necessary knowledge to enter a project management career with confidence. It also gives the foundation to become certified with Project Management Institute’s (PMI) globally recognized Certificate Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) credential.

“Each of these professional certificate opportunities are designed to help adult participants explore career opportunities in a risk free way,” said Melynda Thorpe, executive director of SUU Community and Professional Devel-

opment. “The goal is to help participants qualify for higher paying jobs and to gain valuable, marketable experience in a field they have some interest in.”

For those looking to start a career in healthcare, the Community Health Worker (CHW) certificate offers an introduction to the profession starting June 15. With content curated by the Utah Department of Health and current CHW instructors, participants will be prepared to work in hospitals, clinics, health departments, schools, community health centers and home health.

“With many unfilled job openings in our region, professional certificates offer opportunities for participants to qualify for higher paying jobs that can lead to rewarding careers,” Thorpe said.

“The short-term nature of our programs is designed to help people focus on learning, gain new skills, and get to work.”

Due to seating being available on a first-come, firstserved basis, it is recommended that those interested apply soon at suu.edu/learnandwork.

The “Learn & Work In Utah” initiative was launched by the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) and its Talent Ready Utah team, in partnership with the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE). The certificate programs are available at no cost to legal residents of Utah impacted by COVID-19.

SUU’s Community and Professional Development department offers opportunities for adults to elevate their careers, stay competitive in the workforce and develop as leaders. Located in the world’s best backyard, Southern Utah University is known as University of the Parks thanks to its close proximity to several national monuments, outdoor recreational areas and educational partnerships with the National Park Service. Reach your next career peak with SUU by visiting suu.edu/prodev.

—Southern Utah University

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The Summer Nutrition Program provides free meals and snacks to all Utah children 18 and younger when school is not in session.

UTAH - Federal waivers put in place at the height of the pandemic allowed federal child nutrition programs more flexibility in delivering meals to households, because kids weren't at school.

Those waivers are set to expire in a few weeks—and in Utah, groups that work to fight hunger warn that more children, especially in rural areas, will be at risk.

Neal Rickard—child nutrition advocate with Utahns Against Hunger—said the waivers allowed parents to pick up multiple meals for their kids at a time, and in one convenient location.

"You've got to recognize that meal service is still a critical part of the academic process for these kids," said Rickard. "Just making sure that all the kids are fed nutritious food was a long way towards focus on detention and academic

success both immediately and in the long term."

One in eight Utahns face hunger, and more than 51% of households with children rely on benefits from the Special Nutrition Assistance Program, called SNAP. Leaders from across the country will gather April 28 at a Rural Child Hunger Summit to develop ways to ensure rural kids don't go hungry as the nation shifts out of pandemicera policies.

Rickard, who specializes in childhood nutrition, said with high energy prices and supply-chain problems, the demand for food assistance is skyrocketing in rural Utah.

"A lot of the things are problems that were waiting in the wings, things like labor shortages, things like meal planning," said Rickard.

"Those take investment and time at the level of the indi-

vidual school district, at the level of the states."

Rickard said while there may be some short-term adjustments if the pandemic waiver expires, school-based meals will still bring major benefits to rural communities.

"Parents need to know that even though there's trouble right now, these are reliable, healthy source of food for their kids," said Rickard.

"Whether they are reduced lunches or not, it is a guaranteed, healthy meal that's available to all of the students."

Rickard says during the pandemic, while SNAP provided meals to some 355,000 Utahns, only one in five families that qualify for the federal benefit signed up to participate in the program.

April 21, 2022

Wills, Trusts, and More

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Second Marriages Later in Life

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by Jeffery J. McKenna Second marriages later in life can be wonderful experiences and often should be encouraged, but they are not without some special considerations.

Often, older couples have to cope with adult children who cannot understand why mom or dad wants to remarry. By updating one’s estate plan, many concerns related to the marriage can be minimized.

In second marriages later in life, there is often a desire to allow the estate of the first spouse to die to be available for a surviving spouse during his or her life. However, the deceased spouse often wants the estate to ultimately be distributed to his or her children upon the surviving spouse’s death.

The best way to ensure that one’s assets are available for a surviving spouse, but ultimately distributed to one’s children from a prior marriage, is through the use of a trust. The trust can be created within a will (this is called a testamentary trust) or it can be created within a living trust (this is a trust created

while one is alive).

Significantly, the trust maker would set forth the terms of the trust according to his or her wishes, and would select the trustee (or trustees) to manage the trust. Upon the death of the trust maker, the trustee would then manage the trust assets subject to those specified wishes of the trust maker.

For couples in a second marriage, it is often important to sign a marital agreement that states each spouse can dispose of his or her estate as desired. If such a document is not signed, a surviving spouse could legally attempt to “override” the estate plan of the deceased spouse.

Often, a given state’s law will provide that a surviving spouse can “elect against the will.” This means that a surviving spouse is entitled to a spousal share as specified by statute despite the fact that the will may provide differently.

Proper estate planning in these circumstances can be a great blessing. It can relieve significant concerns of adult children when a parent remarries later in life, and it can

Quilt Museum

PANGUITCH OFFICE AT 46 NORTH MAIN STREET TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AND AROUND GARFIELD COUNTY. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 20 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW. BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM, he would enjoy hearing from you. bring peace of mind to the parent, knowing that he or she has succeeded in protecting the financial legacy of the children.

Our favorite museum in town displays quilts from around the country.

When I visited recently, I asked the woman at the front desk about a senior discount. It wasn't to be.

"Sir," she said, "this is a quilt museum. We give discounts to teenagers."

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PUNishment

Where did the Terminator find toilet paper?

Aisle B, back.

Today's Thought

“Everyone is on this lowfat craze now; the Mayo Clinic just changed its name to the Balsamic Vinaigrette Clinic.”

Shoes

A little boy was walking down the sidewalk with a limp. A man coming in the opposite direction noticed that he only had one shoe on.

The man said to the little boy, "Hey buddy, what's the matter, lose a shoe?"

The boy replied, "Nah, found one

sudoku

Just the Fax, Ma'am

I was at my desk while a co-worker waited for a fax to come in.

Once it arrived, he stared incredulously at the blank piece of paper.

"Can I borrow your phone?" he asked me. "I need to call these people and let them know their fax machine is out of ink."

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

Party Invite

A fellow was surprised his sister hadn't been invited to her next-door neighbor's party, but she knew why. She explained, "I'm too square for their circle!"

Shower Thoughts

The banana used to be the food that most looked like a phone. Now it’s the pop tart.

This week's answers on page 10

THEME: Inventions and Inventors ACROSS 1. Urban haze 5. Da, oui, or si, e.g.

8. Drug-induced state 12. UK art museum 13. Molten rock 14. Hip-hop or classical, e.g.

15. Sportscaster Andrews 16. Angle between branch and offshoot 17. Bioweapon 18. *Reaper inventor 20. Muslim holy man 21. Dampish 22. *The invention of hand sanitizer centered on alcohol as this 23. Stitched again 26. Decipherable 30. United Nations labor agency, acr.

31. Armed robber, on an Indian subcontinent 34. Heart of the matter 35. Impertinent 37. Be in arrears 38. Belgian port city 39. European erupter 40. Popular women's magazine 42. Back then 43. Make a new sketch 45. Canine's coat 47. Digital audiotape, acr.

48. Corner joint 50. ____ crazy 52. *Ground beef steak inventor 56. Nordic glühwein 57. Substance abuser 58. Kind of testimony 59. Soft twilled fabric of silk or rayon 60. Casanova, e.g.

61. Anger on road 62. Flock's affirmation 63. Short for ensign 64. NBA shot

DOWN

axis

1. Flower part 2. Painter Chagall 3. Ear-related 4. DNA sequence 5. Vertical coordinate

6. Put out on a curb 7. *Poliomyelitis vaccine inventor 8. *Life-saving maneuver inventor 9. Machu Picchu group 10. Sinister 11. Pecking mother 13. Thin layer 14. Romantic Norwegian composer 19. Disturbing public peace 22. Acquire 23. Early one 24. Carry away, in a way 25. *Edison invented things for its reproduction 26. Stead 27. Flesh of fish 28. Foot-forward squat 29. Glorify

32. *First commercial revolver inventor 33. Harry Potter's mail carrier 36. *Knitted sweater with open front inventor 38. #4 Down matter, pl.

40. Back of the boat 41. Withdraw from working life 44. Frustration, in print 46. Pergolas 48. *Wide-mouth jar inventor 49. Intestinal obstruction 50. Undesirable location 51. Ruptured 52. Certainly 53. Russia's mountain range 54. Indian music 55. Big Bang's original matter 56. Geological Society of America

Solution on page 10

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O bituaries

Thomas Chase Griffiths

SALT LAKE CITY - Thomas Chase Griffiths (Tommy), 79, passed away peacefully at St Mark's in SLC, Utah. He is the son of Nephi Rolfe Griffiths and Mae Watterson Griffiths Dad is an adrenaline junkie, skydiver, and pilot, owning several planes. Tommy enjoyed jumping from the DC-3 the most with his buddies. Dad had a 5000 jump pin from the Utah Parachute Association and could be found jumping with his buds every weekend and into the Utah State Fair, any county fair, including Wayne County's.

He was a proud veteran of the 101st airborne, completing jump school in England, and then serving at Checkpoint Charlie.

Tom spent the rest of his time as a construction superintendent, building many landmarks in Utah, Idaho and Montana.Dad had four sayings: honesty is the best, dont take highs too high or the lows too low, life ain't always fair and cowboy up!

Dad leaves behind Connie, his second wife; sister Phyllis Mae Taylor; two sons, Rex and Robin; a daughter, Teresa; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was a great Dad, and we will miss you alot!!

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Billie; daughter, Lora Dean; and his first wife, Norma Dean.

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FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Easter has come and gone, and it ended with a giant full moon. Easter is the holiest of days in the Christian faith.

It keeps the hope of eternal life and the return of Christ. The Easter Egg Hunt was a little on the windy side, but the kids had fun, and everyone got an Easter Bunny for a prize. This is a fun event for the kids and their parents and grandparents. This is the 28th annual egg hunt that Pat has put on, and she would like to thank all of those volunteers that make something like this possible. Many thanks to those that put money in the Easter Egg jars . If you were on vacation and have small ones and they would like a bunny, give Pat a call at 676-2418. The Baptist Church brought some blow ups for the kids to play on after the hunt and also had hot dogs for the hungry. Many thanks to them. Many thanks to Fire Chief Dave Dodd for letting us use the fire engine to bring in the Easter Bunny with red lights and sirens. The city donates money for the candy and prizes. Thanks to the Panguitch City staff.

This was the first time that church members could go to Easter services together in three years. Churches throughout the world were heavily attended, paying honor to our Savior Jesus Christ.

After the hunt, we went down through Zion. It was a free day for all of the national parks, which was nice. There isn’t any place in the world that has the scenery like Utah has. Every time we go through one of the parks, we find something new. I always stop at the candy store in Springdale; it has great ice cream, and my favorite, licorice. Springdale is really booming, with hotels, motels and souvenir shops and restaurants. I understand that the property in Springdale is the most expensive in Utah. I love Rockville—the next town down the road. It is quaint and has street lights left over from the Edison era. They are just light bulbs. I need to go through there at night sometime.

Our real reason for going there is to go to the car show in Hurricane; it is what we have done for the last 25 years. Our daughter, Kelly, and our friend, Laura, were with us. Pat was so tired from the Easter Egg Hunt that she stayed in the car and slept for an hour and half.

In the last couple of years, the car show has expanded the

Courtesy Shawn Caine

On April 5, 2022, 26 students from Panguitch High School attended the annual Snow College math competition. Krishna Shah (middle) placed first, Thomas Dodds (left) placed 3rd, and Trentin Keele (right) placed 5th in their division. Krishna and Thomas each received scholarships to Snow College. area so that another 50 cars can be there. Oh, so many works of art. There were new cars, rat cars, street rods, dragsters and on and on. When asked which one was my favorite, they all were. We had a couple of cars from our area that looked like winners. Both the Gleaves and Stewart—from Royal Express—had their brand new 2014 Camaros, which have won them many trophies in the past.

We went to Costco, and then to dinner and got home at about 9:00. It really makes for a long day, but what fun. Our next holiday will be Memorial Day on the last Monday in May. The caretakers will be starting to take care of the cemetery. You can help them by taking down the flowers on the headstones or by removing the flowers out of the veteran’s crosses.

On April 5, 2022, 26 students from Panguitch High School attended the Annual Snow College math competition. We would like to congratulate Krishna Shah for placing 1st, Thomas Dodds for placing 3rd, and Trentin Keele for placing 5th in their division.

Krishna and Thomas each received scholarships to Snow College. Mr. Howell would like to thank all those who participated.

In the last two months, we have seen the spread of Covid-19 go from 70 cases in a two week period, down to only one in the last two weeks. Just remember where you live, which is in a tourist business area.

If you feel comfortable wearing a mask or have your shots, don’t take any chances. In China, Singapore is a really big tourist attraction. Now, it has 25,000 cases a day, and they have closed down the whole city. All 25 million residents were quarantined and tested frequently, and those that tested positive were sent to quarantine in hospitals. Most of the residents are dependent on the government to deliver one small meal a day.

Some more good news is that this year’s flu season is waning, and they have only

had 1 death this year from it in the U.S. This is the second year in a row that very few have contracted this illness.

Usually, between 20,000 and 60,000 die from the flu worldwide.

This is to the people in Alton and Kane County about the coal company not doing what it said it was going to about refilling the giant craters they have left. Sometimes when people give you lemons, you can make lemonade out of it. A number of years ago, I took a group of school kids down there to see the mining that was going on. Oh, my! What a big hole that they left there; it is a ways out of town. You could see the coal vein that ran through the hole and how small the equipment looked down there doing the work. The trucks had 12’ high tires on them, and they looked small.

Every area in the world has one big problem and that is what to do about all the trash.

Forty years ago in a canyon in Palos Verde that they turned into a dump, it took about ten years to fill up, but now it is a golf course. I understand that Garfield County is looking for a new place to dump our trash, and I am sure Kane County has the same problem. Turn this giant hole into a dump, charge for the dumping fees and give the land owner part of the fees.

You could fill up an area and cover it with a couple feet of dirt and move on. This would take many layers of trash and dirt to fill it up. Alton is about the same distance from Panguitch as is the current dump in John’s Valley. The dump would fill a need for a problem and the landowners would have some income from the hole. I am sure my Idea is not new, but let's get with it or something like it!

Ukraine braced for a new phase in the eight-week war.

Russian units—who’d failed to take Kyiv and other northern cities—had retreated and regrouped. Russia has moved an 8-mile column of military vehicles into the city of Dombas, in eastern Ukraine.

It is where pro-Russian separatists have been fighting Ukraine with Moscow’s help since 2014. The Ukrainians have sunk a Russian missile cruiser, and this has forced the navy farther out to sea. President Biden has started sending the military equipment he has promised, with heavy ground artillery such as howitzers and armored Humvees to help in the fight for eastern Ukraine.

Well, April is proving not to bring April showers but winds, winds and more winds.

We did get a skiff of snow last week, but it was gone by noon.

It is too bad that every day isn’t Easter; it seems that everyone is a little nicer.

Mack O.

GCNRA Weekly Low Water Update

April 14 GLEN CANYON N.R.A - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area continues to respond to low water conditions on Lake Powell. This week’s low water update includes: 1. Bullfrog North Ramp Construction: The Bullfrog North Ramp extension is almost completed. This project is anticipated to be completed May 1, 2022. Use of the ramp will be dependent on lake levels.

2. Legacy Stateline Auxiliary Ramp: This week, the contractor is preparing the two lanes on the south side of the ramp and plans to pour concrete on those sections down to the water line. The contractor plans to pour sections of concrete on the two lanes on the north side of the ramp at the end of next week. During construction, two lanes will remain open with boiler plate ramp extensions for vessels of all sizes.

3. US National Weather Service (NWS), Colorado Basin River Forecast Center Information About Snowpack and Projected Spring Runoff: April 6 at 1:41 PM • Below normal streamflow volumes are forecast across the Colorado River Basin and the Great Basin. For an indepth summary, check out the NWS forecast discussion here: https://www.cbrfc.noaa.gov/ wsup/pub2/discussion/current. pdf .

4. Aids to Navigation (ATON): The park’s ATON crew is working proactively with buoys throughout the lake to make sure they are in place as we enter peak boater season. Most recently, the ATON crew adjusted buoys throughout North Lake Powell. The crew reports that at the current lake levels, the Horn is currently the northernmost end of the lake. (The Horn is approximately 30 miles north of Bullfrog and 5 miles south of Hite.)

—National Park Service

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Alli's Journey: Working with conservation corps’ has helped me to become the absolute best version of myself. I can tell you this

will be the hardest thing you ever do. You’ll face challenges that sometimes feel like too much. But what you learn will change your life.

You’re going to learn a lot about working—and with all kinds of people! I always say that the world would be a better place if everyone was required to join a conservation corps. If you are thinking about it, just do it!

—Alli Riebel, Field Logistics Technician for the Utah Conservation Corps

Courtesy David Mallery

After years of struggling with her mental health, Alli Riebel is now a Field Logistics Technician for the Utah Conservation Corps.

Alli's Journey Cont'd from page 1

dividuals experiencing this combination, life can become a downward spiral where it is hard to find hope. Life can become a nightmare. Alli knows this place. She was not even able to earn her high school diploma.

But this is a tale of both hope and success. Alli found an opportunity that changed her life.

Planted as a seed somewhere along Alli’s life-path was a fascination with the outdoors. It was a wild place.

A challenging place. The kind of place where only the brave and competent venture. During senior year, Alli discovered Utah’s beautiful landscapes—through photos, stories, and internet searches.

This curiosity, along with stories of a friend’s experience serving with a conservation corps, had Alli wondering if she was capable of the same adventure and challenge.

Alli spent some time searching the internet for outdoor jobs to try and get a feel for what that life might be like. Her searches kept leading her back to opportunities within conservation corps’.

There were some critical elements of this type of work that felt both like an immense challenge, but also like a fit.

To join a conservation corps, you must commit to leaving your home and family

for at least a month (at UCC, the minimum commitment is three months.) Additionally, you must commit to living in a tent for the duration of your service (with some breaks and exceptions.) You get some outdoor skills training, and then, you are placed on a crew with a handful of others— mostly just as inexperienced as you are—and you head out on your first “hitch.”

On hitch, you live and work with the same group of diverse individuals for up to 14 days at a time before coming back to “civilization” and getting a break for a few days.

Then you pack up and do it all over again. For one month or three months. For six months.

For nine months or a year. You decide on how long you want to commit.

Taking on such adventure is a challenge for young people—or people of any age.

For Alli, she decided to first try a conservation crew in her home state, with a shorter-term program through the Minnesota Youth Corps. One month is short for a conservation crew experience. It can be an eternity for someone who hasn’t been able to leave home for most of the preceding four years.

If you ask Alli about it, she will tell you very honestly, “My first week was all panic attacks!” Being suddenly immersed in an environment that had nearly every challenge imaginable exposed Alli to

triggers and anxiety in ways that she’d never experienced before. At first, she focused on survival. But over time, the whole experience led her away from merely “enduring” and toward something that seemed much more like “thriving.”

After Alli’s month of challenge, exposure, and immersion in the unknown, she returned home. The walls around her quickly became a prison again. Her unhealthy habits and feelings returned.

But she had learned that she could navigate the outside world. She enrolled in trade school to become an auto technician. Near the completion of the program, the trainees each underwent some interview simulations. The person who interviewed Alli did a little digging into her experience and passions. At the end of the interview, she was told, “It seems like you would be a much better fit to follow your passion in conservation.” This gave Alli something to think about. What did she want for a career?

She started looking at opportunities to broaden her conservation crew experience. Wisconsin’s WisCorps seemed like a good fit, so she signed up for a fall term. Three months was a much greater challenge, and Wisconsin was a little farther away from home. But she knew she could do it. As her confidence grew, she learned to plant trees, re-

move invasive species, and maintain parks and trails. The constant challenges helped Alli to discover new motivations, and along the way, a new Alli began to emerge.

She realized that the conservation corps world provided some stepping-stones to support people along a pathway of growth in conservation, leadership, and life in general. The following year, she took on a position as an Assistant Crew Leader with the Wisconsin corps. Changes and challenges that once led to panic attacks became opportunities for Alli to find new ways of coping. In her own words, the world of conservation crew work kept her “perfectly uncomfortable.”

In just two years Alli felt strong enough to explore beyond her limiting beliefs.

“I realized that I was free to travel the country, meet new people, and face whatever challenges that nature and human nature might throw my way,” she says. As an Assistant Crew Leader, Alli expanded her technical skills to include carpentry and even chainsaw work. But now there were other “newbie” crew members who depended on her, not only to help them learn conservation skills, but also to take care of things like crew management, budgeting, meal planning, and even safety training. Along the way, the increased responsibility of taking care of others helped Alli learn to better care for herself.

She decided to continue along her conservation corps journey and searched the internet for additional opportunities. When Alli found the Utah Conservation Corps, it seemed like a perfect match, aligning with her conservation background and love of Utah’s natural beauty.

Alli signed up for a 10-month stint as a Crew Leader in UCC’s Cedar City Field Office. She spent the entire spring working with other crew leaders as they underwent leadership and additional skills development. In June, she was given her own crew to lead: four people with little to no experience living and working in the outdoors for extended periods. These individuals would depend on Alli to lead them toward a success-

ful summer experience. Along the way, Alli’s responsibilities quickly expanded. She interacted with land managers with the US Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the National Park Service, among others. She also received increased exposure to “behind the scenes” operations that have allowed UCC to coordinate over 2500 AmeriCorps crew members across 20 years of field work.

By this point, Alli could see that it was possible to leverage conservation crew work for forging a solid career path. As much as she enjoyed the outdoors, she began to hunger to learn more about the myriad support and administrative mechanisms that make a state-wide program successful. Recently, Alli began her latest chapter in conservation—as a Field Logistics Technician with UCC. Working from the Cedar City Field Office, she will manage multiple crews while they are out in the field. She’ll support project management, making sure that work is done correctly and to the satisfaction of Federal partners. She’ll make sure all materials and equipment are ready each time a crew heads out on hitch.

She’ll ensure that each crew member maintains a focus on what it will take to remain safe and healthy while they live and work outdoors. She’ll help make sure that vehicles are properly maintained, safe and ready for her crews. And she will rotate from crew to crew in the field, offering support to members should any challenges arise.

Alli’s story is not fully

told. She plans to continue her career trajectory, with the next logical step being a full-time, permanent position in conservation. Any time a hopeful conservation corps applicant asks her about life in a conservation corps, there is no hesitation when she responds, “Working with conservation corps’ has helped me to become the absolute best version of myself. I can tell you this will be the hardest thing you ever do. You’ll face challenges that sometimes feel like too much. But what you learn will change your life. You’re going to learn a lot about working— and with all kinds of people!

I always say that the world would be a better place if everyone was required to join a conservation corps. If you are thinking about it, just do it!”

From a prolonged period of home confinement, through her first week of panic attacks, to her advancement to her current position, Alli found her best self while doing the hardest work of conservation. And if you run into her on a trail somewhere, you’ll quickly come to know that we are lucky to have her as one of the conservation leaders of tomorrow.

The conservation corps model of allowing young people to serve our country and the planet—while learning the importance of balancing nature with human interaction—is available in all fifty states in the U.S. You can see the stories of others at www. ucc.edu. You can explore opportunities in other states at https://corpsnetwork.org/ .

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LegaL Notices REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE FOR PLANNING SERVICES FOR WAYNE WONDERLAND AIRPORT WAYNE WONDERLAND AIRPORT I. INVITATION 3. A list of all current airport planning projects, as well as Wayne County, Utah (referred to herein as “Sponsor”), as any which have been completed in the last three years. List the owners of the Wayne Wonderland Airport, is requesting state- project manager you assigned to each project. Identify the startments of qualifications and experience from consulting firms ing dates for all projects, and the completion dates (where com(“Proposers”) qualified and experienced in the field of airport pleted). planning services.

4. Capability to perform all or most aspects of the project The Sponsor plans to award a contract for airport planning and recent experience in airport master planning projects. services subject to review.

5. Demonstrated ability to meet schedules or deadlines.

The project under this contract will include the following: 6. A clear understanding of the project’s potential challeng1. Airport Master Plan es and the sponsor’s special concerns.

The above-contemplated project is dependent upon federal 7. Degree of interest shown in undertaking the project and AIP funding and approval of the sponsor, so it shall be under- their familiarity with the geographic location of the project. stood that some of the services related to the project may be deThe Sponsor invites firms to submit Statements of Qualifileted and that the Sponsor reserves the right to initiate additional cations to perform the above-described services. services not included in the initial procurement. The contract Interested firms should submit five (5) copies of the proissued to the successful consultant is subject to the provisions posal, which shall be limited to 25 pages or less, no later than of Executive Order 11246 (Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal 5:00 PM on Friday May 6, 2022 to: Employment Opportunity) and to the provisions of the DepartWayne County Clerk’s Office ment of Transportation Regulation 49 CERF Part 26 (DisadC/O Ryan Torgerson vantaged Business Participation). DB firms are encouraged to Po Box 189 participate 18 S Main Street II. BACKGROUND Loa, Utah 84747 Wayne Wonderland Airport is a non primary general aviaAll packages must be submitted in a sealed envelope and tion airport located North West of Bicknell, UT, which is seek- clearly marked on the outside with: ing to implement improvements to accommodate existing and “STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR AIRfuture aviation demand for Wayne County.

PORT PLANNING SERVICES” The contract issued to the successful consultant is subject Proposals must contain the name, mailing address, e-mail to the provisions of Executive Order 11246 (Affirmative Action address, and daytime telephone number for contact persons to to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity) and to the provi- whom additional selection process requests should be commusions of the Department of Transportation Regulation 49 CRF nicated.

Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Participation). DBR firms are Following the selection process, the proposal for the selectencouraged to participate. ed proposer shall be made available for public review, except III. REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION for any items that proposer has requested, in writing, to remain Any requests for clarification of additional information confidential under applicable law. deemed necessary by any respondent to present a proposal shall VI. SELECTION CRITERIA be submitted by email to: Airport Director ryan@wayne.utah.

Selection criteria contained in FAA Advisory Circular gov. Written requests must be received a minimum of three (3) 150/5100-14E Chapter 2, will be applied in the following order days prior to the submission deadline. Any requests received of importance: after this deadline will not be considered. All requests received - Capability to perform all aspects of projects up to 25 prior to the deadline will be responded to, by Wayne County’s Points appropriate managing personnel in the form of an addendum - Qualifications of the Project Manager and Project Team addressed to all prospective respondents. up to 30 Points IV. SCOPE OF WORK - Reputation up to 10 Points The Consultant will follow the guidance in FAA AC - Ability to meet schedules within budget up to 10 Points 150/5070-6B Change 2 “Airport Master Plans” (or most current - Quality of previous airport projects undertaken up to 20 version) and assure that all FAA Guidelines and Requirements Points are met in the preparation of the Airport Master Plan.

- Familiarity with Sponsor and project location up to 25 Elements of content for inclusion will include at a mini- Points mum: - Understanding of the project and Sponsor’s special con- Design Study/Project Scoping cerns up to 30 Points - Airport Geographic Information Systems (AGIS) Survey TOTAL 150 Points - Public Involvement Program VII. SELECTION PROCESS - Existing Conditions The selection process will be in strict accordance with Fed- Environmental Considerations eral Aviation Advisory Circular 150/5100-14E, Architectural, - Aviation Forecasts Engineering and Planning Consultant Services for Airport Grant - Facility Requirements Projects and 49 CFR Part 18.

- Alternatives Development and Evaluation and Analysis Fees will be negotiated for projects on a task order basis as - Airport Layout Plan (ALP) Drawing Set grants are obtained. Cost or fee information is not to be submit- Financial Feasibility Analysis ted with this proposal.

- Facilities Implementation Plan A short list may be developed from submittals received.

V. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: Consultants on the short list may be asked to attend an interview Submittals shall include, but are not limited to, the follow- prior to final selection being made. A schedule of fees will be ing: negotiated with the selected consultant for the services to be 1. Key personnel’s professional qualifications and experi- performed under the initial FAA or other grant or grants. Subseence in airport planning and their role anticipated for the pro- quent fees will be negotiated on a task order basis as additional posed project; their knowledge of FAA regulations, policies, grants are obtained. and procedures.

It is the intent of the Sponsor to enter a contract with the 2. Qualifications and experience of sub-consultants to be most qualified firm no later than July 15, 2022. engaged by the consultant under consideration.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 14, 21 & 28, 2022 REQUEST FOR BIDS WAYNE COUNTY Wayne County is accepting bids for purchase and installation of window roller shades for the Community Center, in Bicknell. There will be a mandatory walk through for all of those interested in bidding on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 10:00 am at the Bicknell Community Center, 605 S 350 E, Bicknell, UT. Bids are accepted in the Wayne County Clerk’s Office daily during regular business hours until 10:00 am on Monday, May 2, 2022. Bids will be opened in the commission meeting on May 2, 2022 at 10:00 am.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 14 & 21, 2022 SURPLUS SALE GARFIELD COUNTY GARFIELD COUNTY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 2016 SUPER DUTY FORD F-250 TRUCK Black, 4WD, Crew Cab, 8 Cylinders 4 - 17 FT. DOUBLE ENDED GRUMMAN CANOES Can be bid on individually RCA TELEVISION 36” Screen NINTENDO WII BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE UNTIL 5:00 P.M., FRIDAY, APRIL 22ND, 2022. BIDS WILL BE OPENED MONDAY APRIL 25TH, 2022 AT 11:00 A.M. IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE GARFIELD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 55 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PANGUITCH, UTAH. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION. All vehicles and equipment 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 435-676-1163 or www.garfield.utah.gov.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 14 & 21, 2022

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 May 18, 2022 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 841146300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

GARFIELD COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3341 (a48589): William L Bernard Trust Agreement dated October 19, 2005 propose(s) using 0.0032 cfs OR 0.25 acft. from groundwater (12 miles west of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. 61-3351 (a48606): William L Bernard Trust Agreement dated October 19, 2005 propose(s) using 0.0032 cfs OR 0.25 acft. from groundwater (11 miles west of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. EXTENSION(S) 61-2513 (a26883): Mark E Gallear and Lori L Gallear , Mario and Cindy Ortiz is/are filing an extension for 0.0031 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (3.25 miles SW of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. 61-3348 (a26883a): Mark E Gallear and Lori L Gallear is/ are filing an extension for 0.0063 cfs OR 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (3.25 miles SW of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. KANE COUNTY EXTENSION(S) 61-2787 (a33708): Sylvia Boyd Trust is/are filing an extension for 0.0156 cfs OR 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (8 miles South of Duck Creek) for DOMESTIC. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 21 & 28, 2022

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 May 11, 2022 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)5387240 for additional information.

GARFIELD COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S) 89-1708 (A83204): Travis Holm propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles SW of Cannonville) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3338 (a48494): William L Bernard Trust Agreement dated October 19, 2005 propose(s) using 0.0032 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (6.1 miles S of Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC. 61-2035 (a48634): Martinez Ranch L.L.C. propose(s) using 0.2 cfs OR 22.2213 ac-ft. from groundwater and spring (5.5 miles South of Antimony) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; FISH CULTURE; STOCKWATERING. 61-3352 (a48704): Donald R. and Diane M. Halama propose(s) using 0.00083 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles south of Widtsoe) for DOMESTIC. WAYNE COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5462 (A83226): Ashley Bush propose(s) using 0.015 cfs from groundwater (2.5 miles South of Teasdale) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 95-5463 (A83227): Donald & Annette Bush propose(s) using 0.015 cfs from groundwater (2.5 Miles South of Teasdale) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 95-5464 (A83228): Austin Bush propose(s) using 0.015 cfs from groundwater (2.5 mile South of Teasdale) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 14 & 21, 2022 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 May 18, 2022 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)5387240 for additional information.

GARFIELD COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3339 (a48495): William L Bernard Trust Agreement dated October 19, 2005 propose(s) using 0.0128 cfs OR 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.77 miles SW of Hatch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 97-2458 (a48520): Jennifer L Flannery, Joseph A Glickman propose(s) using 1.23 ac-ft. from groundwater (Southeast of Boulder) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-2854 (a48532): Crosby Family Trust propose(s) using 0.0013 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (4 miles SW of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. 61-3345 (a48551): William L Bernard Trust Agreement dated October 19, 2005 propose(s) using 0.0032 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles S of Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC. 61-3346 (a48552): William L Bernard Trust Agreement dated October 19, 2005 propose(s) using 0.0064 cfs OR 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles S of Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC. 61-3347 (a48553): William L Bernard Trust Agreement dated October 19, 2005 propose(s) using 0.0032 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles S of Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC. EXTENSION(S) 61-2531 (a27266): Ryan and Alisa Taylor Family Trust, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company is/are filing an extension for 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (10 miles SSW of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. WAYNE COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5461 (A83171): Daniel Hicks propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.25 miles SW from Bicknell) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 21 & 28, 2022

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Wildlife Projects:

April 25 - May 1

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

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Venus is 4/10 degree from Jupiter on the morning of April 30, the closest they have come since 2016 and for the next two years. With a telescope, you might see Jupiter’s moons—Ganymede, Io, and Callisto.

The planets have been putting on a great show in the morning sky, and the best of all comes this week. Next week, the planets begin to disperse and less happens until the end of May. Daylight time is primarily intended to make it light later in the evening, but it necessarily keeps it dark later in the morning, so the dark morning sky remains accessible at a reasonable hour. This week, mark your calendars for the mornings of the 27th and 30th.

On the morning of Monday the 25th, the two brightest planets, Venus and Jupiter, are low in the east and separated by only 5°, so both will fit within the field of view of all but the highest-power binoculars. Venus is the brighter of the two. Jupiter is far beyond Venus, of course; it’s six times as distant. But watch them over the next few mornings. Jupiter takes 12 years to orbit the sun, so it moves sluggishly eastward against the background

of stars, and with binoculars, you might note its slow motion relative to the 5th magnitude star 20 Psc, which it passed on the 24th and slowly leaves behind. Venus, however, is moving eastward far faster, and it rapidly closes the gap between it and Jupiter. Be watching. On Saturday morning the 30th, they’re at their closest when Venus is a scant 4/10° to the right of Jupiter—so close that with a telescope at low power, the two will appear side-by-side.

With your telescope, watch Jupiter’s moon Europa reappear from behind the planet at 6:29 MDT, although the sun is rising and will likely make Jupiter’s moons too faint to see. Venus is 2/3 illuminated by the sun and ½ the size of Jupiter. In days following, Venus moves on to the left of Jupiter, leaving it behind.

All week, Mars and Saturn are to the right of Venus and Jupiter, in a line, with Mars nearly midway between Venus

Boulder Planning

have already happened on the property.

The public hearing was closed. Discussion and voting by the PC was postponed because the town did not receive all the paperwork in time and because the Zoning Administrator had not yet reviewed the application.

The Hughes/Geerling subdivision name change and boundary adjustment applications were then presented. The owners of the lots in the subdivision proposed to change its name from Goldman Subdivision to Meadowlark Subdivision. A road will be changed from Goldman Circle to Meadowlark Lane. A public hearing was held on the name change. No comments were made. A plat amendment was then presented. The boundary lines between three lots would be adjusted to bring their lot up to ten acres, while the other lots would remain just over ten acres each. Lots one and two would move their lines approximately 11 feet.

PC member Elena Hughes recused herself from voting. A motion was made and passed to approve the name change and the boundary adjustments.

The Owens Residential Short Term Rental (RSTR) Conditional Use Permit was then up for a public hearing.

Donna Owens presented. The RSTR would be a room in her home, to allow her to have an easier source of income. No comments were made. The PC discussed. Concerns about the clarity of the application and supporting documents were voiced. Though the PC members and Zoning Administrator had received all of the documents, not all of the documents were available on the town website before the hearing, and it was discussed that a formal application checklist should be made moving forward to make these documents easier to keep track of. A motion was made and passed to approve the CUP, with the condition of providing a clearer map to the guests who will be staying in the house.

Next on the agenda was a public hearing on the Brodie RSTR Conditional Use

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width-to-depth restrictions.

One PC member voiced concerns about creating multiple subdivision ordinances. Another voiced support for moving these points forward. A statement by Nellis, who was not present, was summarized.

The PC members voted to hold a public hearing on these amendments next month. The full document can be found on the town website.

Following this was a public hearing on the Fogel/ Fuller preliminary subdivision application. Fogel began by presenting. In the meeting last month, the primary issue that came up was whether the subdivision as proposed is possible under current ordinances, as the ordinance now states that all lots must be accessed by a public road, which is not the case in the plan. Last July, the PC rejected a subdivision proposal with a similar road issue. Amendments to this ordinance are already in the process, however, Fogel’s lawyer believes that their plan is legal even under the current ordinances.

Jim Catmull, a member of the Town Council (TC), stated that the TC adopted international fire plan codes at their last meeting, and that the current plan does not meet the requirements for fire protection. They are required to put in a fire hydrant. A neighbor commented that the easement agreement is left out of the plans, and they would like to maintain it. A representative from Boulder Farmstead Water spoke about water issues on the proposed lots.

Fire Marshal Pete Benson stated that if requirements in the fire code are impractical, the town is allowed to waive them. Another neighbor commented on concerns about cross-contamination between Boulder Farmstead Water, irrigation water, and well water. They also voiced concerns about fire on the property, including that the water supply may not be adequate for fire protection, and that a number of out of control fires

and Saturn. Mars and Saturn are 1/100th and Jupiter 1/6th as bright as Venus.

And to make it more interesting, the waning crescent moon joins them from the 24th through the 27th, passing beneath them. There is an especially pretty grouping on the morning of the 27th, when Venus, Jupiter, and the ultra-thin crescent moon will fit within a circle 6° in diameter, and the three brightest objects in the night-time sky can be seen together in most binoculars—another highly unusual event you won’t want to miss. All will be quite low, so you’ll need an unobstructed view of the eastern horizon.

There is a partial eclipse of the sun on April 30, but you won’t see it—unless you’re in certain parts of southern South America or the adjoining ocean.

There’s nothing to see from any part of the USA. Google can give you the details. April 2230 is International Dark Sky Week. Go to https://idsw.darksky.org for details.

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.

Permit. With the approval of the Owens RSTR, all slots for the Lower Boulder region of town are full, so this application would be put on the waitlist if approved. Brynn Brodie presented. It would be an upstairs room in the house, and she would be onsite. A neighbor stated that Brodie has always been professional, and they support her proposal though they would want to talk more about road maintenance responsibilities. Owens stated that she had looked in the ordinances, trying to determine how many are allowed in the area. A PC member responded that the cap in each area of Boulder is set at 15% of the number of permanent residents who live in that area, which comes to four slots for RTSRs in the Lower Boulder area, all of which are now filled. The public hearing was closed, and PC members voted to approve this application to the waiting list.

Upcoming business for next month includes considering legislative changes that will impact Boulder ordinances; reviewing a temporary dwelling request; discussing administrative procedures to ensure documents are submitted with adequate time; a check in on housing needs to set the tone for future meetings; discussion on how to streamline applications such as the RSTR form; and a public hearing on the changes to the Subdivision Ordinance.

The public comment period followed. A commenter thanked the PC for pushing forward the changes to the Subdivision Ordinance.

The Boulder Planning Commission meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

These funds and projects help improve wildlife habitat and watershed health throughout the state, leading to healthier and more abundant wildlife populations and increased opportunity for the hunting public. —Tyler Thompson , Utah's Watershed Restoration Initiative Program Director Wildlife Projects Cont'd from page 1

tion projects that are funded by these special permits are proposed to Utah's Watershed Restoration Initiative, a Utah Department of Natural Resources partnership-based program launched in 2006.

The WRI focuses on improving watershed health and biological diversity, increasing water quality and yield, and improving opportunities for sustainable uses of natural resources. A record number of acres were proactively improved through WRI habitat projects in 2020–21.

Proposals for the projects are due around the first week of January each year. After reviewing all of the proposals, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and WRI committees decide which habitat and conservation projects are of the highest priority. They then give the conservation groups an opportunity to review these projects, and the groups determine during the annual meeting which projects to assign funds to. The annual funding meeting has been taking place since 2008, and this year saw a new record for the highest amount of funding committed to projects in a single year.

"These funds and projects help improve wildlife habitat and watershed health throughout the state, leading to healthier and more abundant wildlife populations and increased opportunity for the hunting public," Utah's Watershed Restoration Initiative Program Director Tyler Thompson said.

"These permits and funds help make these projects possible."

During the April 6 meet-

ing, DWR biologists presented 96 projects, 80 of which were then partially or fully funded by the conservation groups in attendance. The groups assessed the individual projects' goals, benefits and costs, and then selected the projects they wanted to support.

The project that received the highest funding from the conservation groups was a habitat improvement project taking place on the south side of the Henry Mountains, which garnered $250,000. The project will help restore big game winter range by planting sagebrush and grasses and removing encroaching pinyon and juniper trees on over 1,000 acres.

Most of these habitat projects take multiple years to plan and complete. Funds for these projects become available July 1, with much of the seeding and restoration work being conducted in the fall, during prime planting season.

Conservation permits The conservation permits are offered to conservation and sportsmen's groups who then auction them at banquets, fundraisers and other events. The conservation groups provide 90% of the money raised from these permit sales toward conservation and research projects like habitat enhancement, wildlife transplants, aerial surveys and deer survival studies. The remaining 10% of the proceeds are retained by the conservation groups to help cover administrative costs.

Expo permits The expo permits are not auctioned, but rather, are offered once each year through a drawing held at the Western Hunting and Conserva-

tion Expo in Salt Lake City.

Utahns and nonresidents who attend the expo can apply for these permits. There is a $5 application fee and part of that fee goes to the conservation groups hosting the expo to help pay for costs associated with hosting and running the permit drawing. The other portion of the application fee is used for conservation efforts.

How do these permits benefit Utah hunters?

Since 2001, conservation permits have generated more than $59 million for conservation work in Utah.

If not for the revenue from these permits, the DWR and its partners would have much less funding to complete high-priority wildlife conservation projects. The conservation and expo permit funding has led to the enhancement of thousands of acres of critical habitats, the completion of important research to help the DWR better manage big game populations, and in recent years, has provided significant funding for Utah's Wildlife Migration Initiative.

The conservation groups that participated in the meeting and helped fund the conservation projects includes: • Mule Deer Foundation • National Wild Turkey Federation • Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation • Safari Club International • Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife • Utah Archery Association • Utah Wild Sheep Foundation —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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C l a s s i f i e d ads

April 21, 2022

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

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

HELP WANTED

West Panguitch Irrigation & Reservoir Co Watermaster Position Full-time Communications and Events Coordinator Grand Staircase Escalante Partners is seeking a fulltime Communications and Events Coordinator.

This position will be responsible for a) writing and distributing emails, press releases, newsletters, website updates, and social media posts, and b) planning and managing events in Escalante and other communities in the state and region.

The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and professional experience in communications and events management and be located near Escalante, Utah.

We are seeking a candidate who is knowledgeable about Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, conservation, cultural history, and public lands.

Compensation is $18-$25/hour depending on experience.

If you are interested, please see the full job description and required qualifications on our website at https://www.gsenm.org/jobs/ and send a copy of your resume and cover letter to applicant@gsenm.org.

Slacker’s Burger Joint

Slacker's Burger Joint is Hiring!

Slacker's Burger Joint is opening March 2.

We are looking for staff who want exceptional pay, flexible hours, Sundays off and a great place to work.

Hired students (age 14 and up) are guaranteed earnings of $15 per hour.

Adult earnings are guaranteed at $18 and up based on experience.

A scholarship program is available for students, and a training program is available for adults (full and part-time).

Flexible schedules.

Call Bob Morris at 435-619-0725 for more information and interview.

Full-time Triple C/ Maintenance Employee Panguitch City is hiring a full time Triple C/ Maintenance employee.

Salary range is $30,000 to $35,000 depending on experience.

Successful applicant will be eligible for Medical and Retirement Benefits.

Duties will include helping with all events at the Triple C Arena, some maintenance at all city facilities and janitorial duties at the rest area located in the city park. A more detailed description is available at the Panguitch City Office.

Applications will be received until Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. at the Panguitch City Office (PO Box 75. or 25 South 200 East Panguitch Utah, 84759).

Panguitch City is an equal opportunity employer.

Panguitch City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

SENIOR CENTER MENUS Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.

Apr. 26th

Chicken Noodle Soup, Mashed Potatoes, Onion Bread, Three Beans Salad / Fruit Cocktail, Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bar

Wed. Apr. 27th

Ribs, Fried Potato, Bread / Beans, Applesauce / Coleslaw, Cookie

Thurs.

Apr. 28th

Cheeseburger, Fries, Corn Salad, Pears, Pudding

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

BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Apr. 26th WED Apr. 27th THURS Apr. 28th

Chicken Chimichanga, Spanish Rice, Corn / Salad Bar, Tropical Fruit, Cookie Roast Turkey, Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Potatoes, Stuffing, Salad Bar / Pears, Pumpkin Cake Swiss Steak, Cheese Potatoes, Green Beans, Applesauce / Salad Bar, Banana Cream Pie

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.

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

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 Full-Time Teacher at Boulder Elementary Full-Time ESL/Spanish Teacher at Bryce Valley Schools(split) Drama/Music Teacher at Panguitch Middle and High School Computer Science Coordinator Food Service Worker in Escalante Food Service Worker in Panguitch SpEd Para-Professional at Bryce Valley Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers in Escalante Bus Route Driver in Boulder Para-Professionals at All Schools Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers SALARY: Please see 2021-2022 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

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

Full-time Maintenance Worker Tropic Town is hiring! Tropic Town is accepting applications for a full-time maintenance worker.

Job Description: Performance in a variety of tasks involving parks and recreation, water/sewer, and other areas assigned by the city. *Full job description available upon request.

Pay: Depends on experience Skills: CDL Required (willing to train) Applications are available at the Town Office. If you have any questions, please contact the Tropic Town Office 435-679-8713. Position open until filled.

the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

Groundskeeper

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

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

Please stop by in person to complete an application.

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

Wanted Alive and Awake AW Builders

Experienced, skilled building construction employees. Carpentry, concrete—all aspects of fine homebuilding.

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

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

ESCALANTE AA MEETING Call for times and locations.

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The Teasdale Community Park Committee is accepting groundskeeper applications for the summer 2022 season, May 1 through October 30.

Duties include, but not limited to; Mowing, edging, raking, fertilizing, weeding, tree trimming, sprinkler system maintenance, pavilion sanitation, equipment maintenance, flags, trash cans, litter, play area organization & WATERING. Our goal is for the groundskeeper to maintain the park so the community can enjoy a clean and safe area.

The candidate should be a self-starter and have pride in their work.

TCP is partially Wayne County funded; E-Verify rules apply.

Candidate is expected to work a minimum of 32 hours a month, or 8 hours a week. Compensation is $500.00 a month ($15.62 Hour).

Contact the TCP committee at: teasdalepark@gmail. com or: PO Box 178, Teasdale UT, 84773 or: Gary - 435 491.0222.

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

Canyon Creek Services

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

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