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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Torrey Town Council April 8 by Amiee Maxwell TORREY - The April 8, 2021 Torrey Town Council meeting kicked off with a maintenance report by Dustin Oyler. He will be meeting this week with the Forest Service over Zoom to discuss when they can get started again on the springs development project. He was also given the okay by the council to rent a trencher, although it’s not in the budget, to fix an issue with the cemetery lawn. Next, Mickey Wright presented the revised zoning ordinance to the council. Councilmember Pat Kearney made a motion to accept the zoning ordinance, and the ordinance was approved unanimously effective April 8. 2021. The council then reviewed a request by Chimi Ito to subdivide his property. The Torrey Canal runs right through the middle of the property, so they can’t approve the request until a variance application is completed. The council will advise Ito on filling out the proper variance paperwork. The council then mentioned that the tenant is moving out of the town’s rental house and discussed a few improvements that are needed. Maintenance needs will be discussed further at the next council work meeting. Then, it was on to a council member vote on two Torrey Council Cont'd on page 6
After Over Half a Century, Newly Rediscovered Fremont Bell Will Soon Again Have a Permanent Home in John C. Fremont Park by Jillian Fahey
Valerie Oyler
Mike Petree, Bob Flugrad, Jeff Oyler, Steve Taylor, Ricky Norman and Dick Williams break ground for the new Fremont Bell Tower in John C. Fremont Park on April 10. FREMONT - After over fifty years of roaming, the Old Fremont Bell will be finally re-homed in a new bell tower in John C. Fremont Park. On Sunday, April 10th, the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP) held a groundbreaking ceremony for what will be the “new” Old Fremont Bell Tower. According to DUP Camp Geyser Officer Lauralee Williams, the Fremont Bell, “Will be permanently mounted on a rock structure about five feet high, and four by six feet in width, similar to the one in Teasdale.” The ground-breaking ceremony was an important step in the process.
Boulder Elementary Students Celebrate National Poetry Month by Tessa Barkan
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BES student Lowe Palmer recites from memory "Because I could not stop for Death" by Emily Dickinson. BOULDER - Holding a red sock puppet and in the sweet voice of Little Red Riding Hood, student Kaela Navar recites—from memory —the first half of a poem, “In the Hood,” by Marilyn Singer. When she is finished, her brother Logan Navar, dark sock puppet in hand and in the harsher voice of the Big Bad Wolf, recites back the second half of the poem. The poem, they explain, which is from a collection called "Mirror Mirror," can be read both backwards or forwards, taking on the perspective of Little Red Riding Hood or the Big Bad Wolf, depending on the direction. This presentation was
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just one of a number of wonderful performances by the students at Boulder Elementary School. Each student was asked to recite a poem of their choice from memory for their monthly project and presentation, a tradition that has occurred in a number of past Aprils as well, in celebration of National Poetry Month. Students were asked to introduce their poet to the audience and then, tell why they chose the poem. Their presentations also included visual aids, such as drawings, puppets, flowers, and scarves. Poets included Shel Silverstein, Poetry Month Cont'd on page 10
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THURS. APRIL 22 - WED. APRIL 28
Partly cloudy and windy, with spotty chances for precipitation—up to 24%. Highs in the high 50s to high 60s; lows in the high 20s to high 30s. Winds variable from 14 to 22 mph. Highest chances for rain on Monday and Tuesday.
The DUP’s little stone church was decorated with balloons on the handrails, lending a festive air to the ceremony. The event started with Camp Geyser Captain Elva Jackson reading an introduction ex-
plaining the DUP’s role in the bell project and how the building committee was formed. Each member was invited to Ground-breaking Cont'd on page 3
A Phone Rings and a Forgotten Schoolhouse Bell Chimes Again by Jillian Fahey FREMONT - A few when the old store-turnedyears ago, a forgotten dream schoolhouse was torn down. and forlorn hope became a No one knew what happened reality; Fremont City was re- to the bell until local historiunited with its long lost bell. an Steve Taylor got a phone For over fifty years, they call. lived without the peal of it’s Fremont Bell ring, as it had disappeared Cont'd on page 3
"Annie" Opens April 27 at BVHS
BRYCE - The theatre lights up in Bryce Valley with the Bryce Valley High School (BVHS) production of "Annie." The drama troupe, along with some elementary students brings the Broadway family sensation to the stage April 27, 28, 29, 30, and May 1 Tickets are $5 for general seating. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with the show beginning at 7:00 p.m. "Annie" is the story of little orphan Annie, first immortalized in comic strips of the 1930s. The play is a musical with familiar songs, as well as new ones you may not have heard before. The play is directed by Pete Peterson. Choreography is being done by Holly Willis. Beverly Peterson and Nathan Platt round out the directorial staff. The cast includes Rylee Pollock as Annie and Chase Beesley as Daddy Warbucks. The orphans in the cast include Molly played by Adelyn Pollock, Pepper played by Shya Holm, Kate played by Maggie Harding, Tessie played by Shylee Richards and Mia Barna, July played by Carina Word, and Duffy played by Mylee Brinkerhoff. Rounding out the orphans is Brylee Neighbor. Their infamous "Annie"
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Bryce Canyon City Town Council April 15
Possible declaration of a state of emergency due to drought conditions and SBHC given oversight over management of Bryce Valley’s Drug-Free Communities grant by Kadi Franson BRYCE - Mayor Syrett this year, with the fee ranging facilitated and Sydney Lamas from $5.00 - 20.00. They went over marketing channels like took the minutes. The Bryce City Council printing brochures, adding a Meeting began with a prayer website notification for the followed by the Pledge of Al- event, and printing t-shirts. People are already reaching legiance. The council is planning out to ask when registration on purchasing new basketballs opens. There was a motion to and a vertical measuring stick approve the purchase of brofor the Wellness Center. Bas- chures up to $1000.00 at Zion ketballs cost $80.00 per ball. Sign. The council reached out The council approved the purchase of the measuring stick, to Kaden Figgins for help with the Zoning Ordinance. not to exceed $400.00. New security measures A bid was submitted from for the area inside and outside High Mountain Consulting of the council building and fire for $3,000.00. The stated department were discussed. A goal of the project is to draft bid for security cameras and a new Zoning Ordinance to equipment was submitted by align with the Bryce Canyon Dixon Security Cameras for City General Plan. Land use approximately $10,300.00. applications are included in There was a motion to approve the bid. The timeline of the project includes a finish date the purchase of the system. The council was noti- of July 1st. There was a mofied that it is time to decide if tion to move forward with the they want to grow flowers in High Mountain Consulting the Main Street flower pots bid. There was a note that this year. Flowers cost $40.00/ per pot and there are four pots the county might declare a ($160.00 total). The council state of emergency due to the approved purchasing flowers current drought conditions, which would impact fire refor the four pots. The 2021 Canyon2Can- strictions. The council recently met yon event is scheduled for August 28th. The council is considering charging individual Bryce Council and family rates for the event Cont'd on page 10
Gunnison Valley Hospital Will Continue Face Masking Requirement
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Megan Cox (RN) (left) and Shelly Caldwell (CNA) (right) don their masks and face shields, as the mask requirement at Gunnison Valley Hospital will stay in place despite the statewide mask mandate being recently lifted. GUNNISON - Gunnison Valley Hospital, following a recent recommendation by the Utah Hospitals Association, will continue to require appropriate mask wearing despite the fact that the statewide mask mandate was recently lifted. “Our primary goal is simple—keep our patients, visitors and staff healthy and safe,” said Mark Dalley, CEO of Gunnison Valley Hospital. “Face masks are proven to be very effective in mitigating the transmission of
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COVID-19, and until local conditions are favorable for relaxing requirements, we will continue to enforce their use.” In a recent release, the Utah Hospital Association specified that under current conditions, it is in the best interests of patients, staff, visitors and the general public that wearing masks be required by visitors to hospitals and other healthcare environments where vulnerable and ill people are present. While Utah is seeing an
encouraging drop overall in the number COVID-19 cases and vaccines continue to be successfully rolled out, variant strains are still of some concern. The effects of relaxed restrictions, coupled with Spring Break travel and family holiday gatherings, are unknown at this time, and Utah’s hospitals recognize the need to remain vigilant to protect individual and public health. —Gunnison Valley Hospital
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New District Headquarters for WCFD Construction Begins in May, Along with Wildland Firefighter Training Classes by Steve Lutz, Wayne County Fire District Chief
April 22, 2021
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Thank you to everyone that donated food to the Wayne County Food Bank on March 20, 2021. This effort was part of the first annual statewide Feed Utah food drive in partnership with Associated Food Stores, Just Serve, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the NAACP, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Utah Alliance. During the Pandemic, more people than ever are struggling to feed themselves and their children. It is admirable that so many in our community recognized that and were so generous. This food drive brought together the power of Utah's diverse religions, communities,and organizations in the fight against hunger, intensified by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Janeal Moosman, the director of the Wayne County Food Bank, reported that it was the largest donation she has seen in 15 years. The Food Bank is opened on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Bicknell Community Center. The hours are from 1:00-3:00. To contact Janeal please call 435-691-3923. Emergency food boxes are available at any time if you or someone you know needs food. If you would like to make a monetary donation, you can make checks payable to The Wayne County Food Bank and send to PO Box 541, Loa, UT 84747 Linda Ward, Wayne County Interfaith Council
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The Wayne County Cruisers Ride Again by Wayne County Cruisers
Courtesy Lisa Jeppson
For their latest outing, The Cruisers visited Goblin Valley and the Temple Mountain petroglyphs, along with a stop in Hanksville for ice cream. WAYNE COUNTY - The Wayne County Cruisers are at it again. We had a great day trip to Goblin Valley, and the bus was full of energetic folks who were excited to get out and enjoy the out of doors. We explored the hoodoos, had a picnic lunch, and experienced the Temple Mountain petroglyphs. We stopped in Hanksville on the way back home for ice cream. On Monday, April 12th, we had our biggest turnout since the beginning of COVID. We had 54 cruisers come out for lunch and to play Bingo. I was so excited to see smiling faces that hadn’t been out since February 2020. I want to thank James and Janet Adams for picking up those who needed a ride. The bus is back up and running, so if you need a ride, give us a call. April 21st was a cold, blustery day for an ATV ride,
but we had a great turn out for our first grand adventure. We explored the Velvet Ridge, ate our lunch on the trail and planned our next ride, which will be on May 18th. Mark your calendar and join us. We have exciting and new programs that we want to get up running. We have interest in a rockhounding group, a small hiking group, and a jewelry class. I would love to get a gardening class started, and if you know of anyone who knows what grows here and when to plant, send them our way. I just want to thank all the volunteers, who, without their help, this program would not run. If you, or anyone you know, would like to volunteer, please contact me. Follow the Wayne County Seniors on Facebook at Wayne County, UT. Seniors
CCAW Provides Rescue Services to the Animals of Wayne County by Color Country Animal Welfare
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Color Country Animal Welfare assists with animal rescues by providing vet care, looking for microchips that could help to identify owners, and by providing foster homes in the case that no owner is found. TORREY - Some people have asked about the process Color Country Animal Welfare (CCAW) goes through to rescue animals. It starts with a phone call from someone
who has found an animal they feel needs help or is lost. If the person is unable to keep the animal until the possible owner is located, we make arrangements to take the animal to one of our foster family’s homes. We check the dog or cat for a microchip, take photos, and look the animal over for any obvious injuries. If the animal appears to need veterinary care, we make an appointment and take them in. If there are no ID tags, but a rabies tag, we attempt to track down the veterinarian with whom the tag is registered. CCAW then posts photos and descriptive information of the animal on multiple Facebook sites in an attempt to locate the owner. We’ve found that in the small community of Wayne County, Facebook reaches the most people, and oftentimes, people share the
post and the owner is quickly found. We keep the animal in foster care for one week in order to find the owner. Then, if no owner is located, we have the animal checked out by a local veterinarian to make sure the dog or cat is spayed or neutered, receives a rabies vaccination, and is generally in good health. We do an assessment of the animal’s ability to get along with other animals and humans, we identify other behavioral and training issues or needs, and we post the animal for adoption on Facebook and CCAW’s webpage. Meanwhile, a foster family continues to care for the animal and acclimate it to living in a household. Adoptions can take a long time to find the right fit, and we’re grateful to our foster families. It really helps us to reunite a lost cat or dog with its owner
when the animal has a collar with ID tags and a microchip. There is a common misconception that animals who appear to be lost will find their way home if they’re just left alone. But even if they are relatively close to home, there is no guarantee they will make it back on their own. Plus, because we live in a tourist area and people travel with their pets, it does happen that they get lost here. Tourists also tend to see loose animals as lost and bring them to CCAW. We so appreciate that people call us when they feel an animal needs our help, and are also appreciative of our wonderful foster parents, local veterinarian and all of the people who have given so many of our animals wonderful homes. None of this would be possible without all these caring people. Thank you!
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Adus Dorsey, Wayne County Fire District Chief Steve Lutz and Wayne County Sheriff Jenson at Torrey Fire Station closing. WAYNE COUNTY - As trict also has partially achieved a dry year turns warmer and another very long-term goal. winds continue, it’s looking Construction on a new District very much that it will be a bad Headquarters Station comfire season. Last year saw one mences in May with Harward of the worst fire seasons in and Rees as the successful bidUtah history for the number of der. The new station, designed human caused fires. According by Savage Engineering, will to Brion Terry, Fire Warden replace the old—and very infor Sevier, Paiute and Wayne adequate—Torrey Station with Counties, human activities a station that can meet curaccounted for 63 of the 109 rent and future space needs. wildland fires in those coun- Funding from the Community ties. The question is, "why?" It Impact Board (CIB) has been could be that many more peo- requested for this project twice ple headed out into the forests in the past but failed when and deserts during COVID to some local officials derailed be safe and beat cabin fever. the project. Chief Steve Lutz Unfortunately, some of those said, “Torrey Town, The Fire folks—and others who should District and the County Comknow better—either don’t un- mission really came together derstand fire-safe behavior or this time as a team to make have a callous attitude towards this work. The CIB went above fire danger they may pose to and beyond to get us a funding public and private land. package that was affordable, Wayne County was very and when COVID induced lucky last year, as it experi- price spikes threatened to upset enced only about seven small the cart again, came through fires in native or agricultural with an expanded package vegetation. Most of those that saved the project. Thanks fires were caused by humans. to some generous donors, the While every station in Wayne matching funds were all donatCounty has someone trained ed. We literally could not have for Wildland response, there gotten this far without them.” are not nearly enough to match A USDA grant and donathe risk. To help the situation, tions also helped the District to there will be basic Wildland replace the 40 year-old, underfirefighter training beginning powered brush truck in Teason May 7th. The class is open dale with a brand new Dodge for current volunteers and also pickup and buy some new for new ones. Following the emergency equipment that the initial 90 minute orientation, old rig lacked. a series of online modules are Lutz says the next big completed by the students pri- goal for the year is to hire a or to the field day for skills de- full-time person to coordinate velopment and the Pack Test. volunteers, their training and That’s a three mile hike with a ongoing activities. The posi45 lb pack in 45 minutes. No tion includes a salary and benjogging or running. For those efit package. unable to meet this arduous An issue that has arisen level, there are less strenuous since the District successtests that allow firefighters to fully lowered the Fire Insurdo some, but not all, activities ance Rating last year is that assigned on a Federal lands some people have been misinfire. Local rules allow more formed and overbilled for fire flexibility in assignments on insurance. Lutz urges people State and private land. A gen- to inform their agents that the erous stipend is available to District rating is Class 5, unencourage participation. The less the property is far away District offers the stipends so from a station. The new rating that we can get more folks should save most homeowners involved to quickly mount an in Wayne County a substantial effective fire attack to put fires amount on premiums. out fast and to prevent them For questions regarding from getting big or damaging volunteering, more information homes or businesses. or to make a donation, email Wayne County Fire Dis- Dobrosteve90@gmail.com.
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Ground-breaking: A ground-breaking ceremony
for the new bell tower for the Old Fremont Bell took place on April 10 at John C. Fremont Park. The tower is expected to be finished by July 24 of this year. Ground-breaking Cont'd from page 1
stand to be recognized and introduced. She also explained how the materials for the tower were donated from the abandoned Albrecht homestead. The rock structure will be constructed of reclaimed “welded tuff,” a type of rock comprised of volcanic ash. Repurposing material from the old homestead will allow the building to be made out of authentic historic local materials. The old quarry is now unused since it is too hard and dangerous to be mined. At the homestead, there is still plenty of tuff available since it begins about fifteen feet back from the outer rock and goes, “all the way back,” according to Fremont native and local historian Steve Taylor. As the original builders of the Fremont Bell’s first home were Albrechts, it is fitting the repurposed tuff comes from the old Albrecht homestead. Steve Taylor shared the story of the bell. It came to Fremont to be the school bell in about 1907 when the mercantile store went out of business. “The chimes of the bell were part of life in Fremont for the school day and July celebrations,” said Taylor. Unfortunately, the bell disappeared when the school was torn down in 1963. The bell found its way to the Jackson farm in Fruita before traveling to California and a descendant, Mrs. Pamela Brodie Smith, was willing to donate the bell to the DUP when she learned the bell had come from Fremont. When the bell was returned, members of the county helped restore it free of charge. With the bell back to prime condition, attention turned to making a permanent home for it. The ground-breaking came after three years of planning and fundraising, and the tower is expected to be finished in time for this year’s 24th of July celebration. After the introductory speeches, all the men from the building committee went outside and picked up their shovels. Steve Taylor’s prominence was underlined as he took a center place in the picture. (The committee is informally referred to as "Steve’s Committee" in recognition of his central role.) There had been balloons on the handles of the shovels, but they had broken by the time everyone had come out of the building. With the ground ceremoniously broken, and pictures taken, the shovels were set down. The DUP had brought cake for everyone to enjoy on the 120th birthday of the DUP’s creation in Salt Lake. As with every event, when the food was served, all were free to go, with some staying longer to talk than others. In order to help with the bell’s new tower, you can mail donations to Lauralee Williams, PO Box 622, Fremont, Utah 84747. She is also open to questions you may have on the bell and other DUP projects/ sites. Or you can join the Facebook group Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Wayne Company, Wayne County Utah in order to say updated on their events.
Fremont Bell: After 55 years,
a phone call from Pamela Brodie Smith would bring the Old Fremont Bell back to Utah, where is will receive a permanent location in the soon to be built Fremont Bell Tower in John C. Fremont Park.
Jillian Fahey
The 300 pound Old Fremont Bell on a scoop at the DUP ground-breaking ceremony on April 10 at John C. Fremont Park. Fremont Bell
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It seems that the Brodie family had the bell the whole time but had forgotten where it came from. When Pamela Brodie Smith’s brother died, she found the bell among his effects. He had been willed the bell from their great uncle Brodie who had lived in Fruita. Finding the Fremont Bell, which she remembered playing with as a child, she wanted to know where it came from and called Capitol Reef National Park because she could, from family records, trace it back to the town of Fruita. The park rangers referred her to Steve Taylor. After discussion, Mrs. Smith agreed to donate the bell to the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP), once she was reassured it wasn’t going to the Church. As the Smiths were coming to Utah for a reunion, they offered to drive the bell from California, and they arranged a meeting with Taylor. Taylor brought his tractor, and they loaded the 300 pound bell into the scoop. And with that, Taylor was the guardian of the bell whose chime once let him know it was time for school. Store to School House When the Albrecht Brothers first moved to Fremont, they set up a business as builders. They were expert stone masons, so it only made sense that they would continue doing what they knew. In the 1890s, they built a mercantile store for Joseph Anderson, and when it went out of business in between 1902 and 1907, a bell tower was added to the building and Fremont’s bell sent for as it was converted to a two room schoolhouse. Steve Taylor remembers that the bell would ring “fifteen minutes before school” and “ten minutes before the end of recess,” and it was a sound all the town knew. It also chimed for July celebrations. It was a heartbeat to Fremont life that everyone recognized and took for granted, until it was gone. According to Steve Taylor, “the school was aban-
doned in the 1940s but was torn down in 1963 to make way for the Fremont Ward building.” The well in the basement was a vital source of water to the houses around it, and no one wanted to endanger that until a replacement was available. When it was finally torn down in 1963 and the dust cleared, the bell was nowhere to be found. And that was the last of the bell for 55 years. Returned Home When Steve Taylor got up on a sunny day in 2018, he had long given up on finding what had happened to the bell whose chime was so tied into his childhood. That is until the phone call that changed all of that, with Mrs. Pamela Brodie Smith calling from Alaska to find where an old bell belonged. That exciting call was the start of another story. The DUP were raising donations largely through the 2018 24th of July breakfast and an “ask letter,” forming a committee and looking for a place to keep the bell when it came. When it arrived, the county chipped in to return the bell to its old self. The building committee agreed they needed to use the original building material of welded tuff in order to make a house for the bell, and in this, the Albrecht brothers came back into the story. An old Albrecht homestead had that material, was abandoned, and has been donated for the DUP to build with. The committee turned to members Bob Hulgrad and Jeff Oyler to assemble the pieces into a freestanding bell tower, which they plan to complete by July 24th so it will be ready for dedication. When its stand is completed, the bell will ring proudly in John C. Fremont Park with other buildings that the DUP has saved. Even the park itself has been donated by the locals to the DUP. As spring comes, there will be a cleanup in the park on Saturday, April 24 from 9am to 1pm—or any amount of time you can help in between. Anyone can come and bring shovels, rakes, gloves, and relatives to help, as well.
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Schools & Sports
Every Child Deserves to Grow Up in a Safe, Stable and Nurturing Environment
News from Bryce Valley Schools
by Teresa Wood, Victim Services Coordinator for Garfield County Children’s Justice Center
Bryce Valley Elementary takes field trip to Kodachrome, Seniors prepare for graduation, and Bryce Valley Track team takes 5th overall in Milford and 3rd overall in Kanab
by Brooklyn Syrett
Source: Garfield County Children's Justice Center
GARFIELD COUNTY April is National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. This month, and throughout the year, the Garfield County Children’s Justice Center encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making Garfield County a better place for children and families. Focusing on ways to promote protective factors in every interaction with children and families is the best thing our community can do to address child maltreatment. “Sadly, statistics show that 1 in 5 children in Utah are victims of abuse. There needs to be support and justice for those children,” said CJC Victim Services Coordinator Teresa Wood “That is why Children’s Justice Centers (CJC’s) are so important.” With the completion of Utah’s 25th Children’s Justice Center, located in Garfield County, every child in Utah now has access to the services the CJC’s provide. Services
such as providing a safe and child friendly environment for children who are victims of abuse to talk about what happened to them. Other services include trauma screening for suicide prevention, child victim advocacy, free medical exams for abuse victims, help enrolling in free preventative services that can help strengthen families, referrals to mental health counselling for children who are victims of physical or sexual abuse, domestic violence, drug endangerment, sexual exploitation, bullying, or cyberbullying, assistance with child protective orders and crime victim reparations applications, multidisciplinary approach to child abuse investigation, community education, and more. As a visual symbol of hope and to raise awareness regarding the truth about child abuse, Garfield County Children’s Justice Center has put up banners and planted a pinwheel garden in front of the center in Panguitch, UT. The
Friends Board for the center, has provided blue pinwheels and a coloring contest with prizes to elementary school age children throughout the county. The color blue is used as a symbol of child abuse awareness. The pinwheel represents safe and happy childhood, and is a symbol of hope for survivors of child abuse. The coloring contest goes until April 30th, and elementary age children should receive an entry form from their school teacher. There are extra forms and pinwheels located at the Center in Panguitch at 250 E. Center. By ensuring that parents have the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to care for their children, we can help promote children’s social and emotional wellbeing and address child maltreatment within families and communities. April is a time to celebrate the important role that communities play in the protecting of children. Everyone’s participation is critical.
"Annie": Bryce Valley High School will present
their production of the musical "Annie" on April 27, 28, 29, 30, and May 1. "Annie"
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supervisor, Miss Hannigan, is played by the charming Brooke Willis
Also appearing in the play as the classy Grace Farrell is Anne Overson, the sleazy Rooster is Alex Gates, his girlfriend Lily is Kandace Holm. Drake the butler is played by
Source: Bryce Valley High School
Eli Begay, Bert Healy is Loyd Roberts, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, President of the United States, is played by Mason Beesley. Additionally, there are no less than ten other students participating in this production. The students bring this production to stage after just two and months of preparation. Mr. Peterson tells us that it usually takes students three months, but these kids are exceptional. Bring your family and friends and celebrate the HOPE that "Tomorrow" may bring. If you’re having a "Hard Knock Life," escape from the dishes and the worries of the world and spend two hours laughing— and crying—with us. Bring a mask and do your best to social distance, but have a wonderful time, “Maybe!” —Bryce Valley High School
Bryce Valley Elementary has been planning their field trips and different class projects. They enjoy the warmer weather so they can enjoy the outdoor sports of spring. Baseball, T-ball, Coach pitch, volleyball and just playing outside is definitely where they want to be right now. With COVID, so much was missed last year, so it is nice to begin these fun activities. The 4th6th graders spent half a day at Kodachrome State Park. They hiked, played games and enjoyed the outdoors. The kids will surely be hiking Bryce Canyon soon, as well. Mr. Peterson and the 7th12th graders are busy learning their songs and lines for the play they will be performing at Bryce Valley High School. You should see fliers up around the schools and towns. It is scheduled for Tues. April 27-Saturday May 1st. You can enjoy five nights of performances. The senior class is preparing for graduation. It is set for Friday, May 28th. They recently took their class cap and gown photos. It all becomes real when you receive your graduation stuff. A lot of anxiety and excitement is sure to be had by the seniors and their parents. The track team continues to set new personal records and several have qualified for the BYU invitational on May 7th-8th. A few more also received qualifying marks for state, which is scheduled for May 21st - 22nd at Davis High School. The team traveled to Milford on Saturday, April 10th. Miles Roberts placed 4th in the 200, 2nd in the 400, and 1st in the High Jump; Westyn Clarke was 8th in 400, 8th in Long Jump; Brock Syrett was 1st in 800, 2nd in 1600; John Ahlstrom was 4th in 800, 7th in 1600; Brooklyn Syrett was 1st in 400, 2nd in Long Jump; Kezli Floyd was 5th in 400, 2nd in 1600, 8th in Shot Put; Bradi Gates was 8th in 400,
8th in 1600, 3rd in 3200; and Trey Roberts was 7th in High Jump. Both teams placed 5th overall. They also went to the Kanab mid-week track meet. Kezli Floyd placed 2nd in 1600, 4th in 400, 3rd in Shot Put; Shandi Syrett was 4th in 1600, 3rd in 800, 2nd in 3200; Skyler Ott was 6th in 1600; John Ahlstrom 3rd in 1600, 2nd in 3200; Kage Ott was 3rd in 300 Hurdles, 5th in Javelin; Amanda Chynoweth was 4th in 100 Hurdles, 4th in 300 Hurdles; Bradi Gates was 8th in 100 Hurdles, 2nd in 300 Hurdles, 1st in 3200; Braysyn Brinkerhoff
was 5th in 110 Hurdles, 6th in 300 Hurdles; Brooklyn Syrett was 7th in 100, 2nd in 200, 6th in High Jump, 3rd in Javelin; Miles Roberts was 6th in 100, 2nd in 800, 6th in Long Jump; Kristen Stewart was 3rd in 400, 3rd in 3200, 5th in High Jump, 8th in Javelin; Mira Platt was 7th in 400, 5th in Long Jump; Westyn Clark was 2nd in 400; Oscar Word was 7th in 800; Dallen Platt was 5th in 3200; Ben Jensen was 6th in 3200; Treyson Roberts was 4th in High Jump; Treyson Clark was 5th in High Jump. The girls team placed 2nd overall, and the boys team placed 4th overall. As Bryce Valley Track team, they placed 3rd overall
Courtesy Brooklyn Syrett
The Bryce Valley Track team took 5th overall at a meet in Milford and 3rd overall in Kanab.
PHS Sports Sidelines by Mack Oetting
Bobcats have strong week in track, horseshoe matches, and girls softball The track team is doing really well, and they had two big meets last week. At the Nyle Norris meet up at Richfield, the Cats were the only 1A school that was there. In the Boys 1,600, Porter Schoppe took 5th in the 110 m hurdles, and Tucker Chappell took 8th. In the Girls 100 m, Dabijean Henrie took 7th. In the Girls 400 m, Adelade Englestead took 2nd, and Debijean Henrie took 6th. In the Boys 400 m, Klyn Fullmer took 2nd. In the Girls 300 m, Lexie Palmer took 7th. In the Girls 800 m, Lexie Palmer took 7th, and in the Girls 200 m, Debijean Henrie took 5th. In the Boys 200 m, Klyn Fullmer took 5th. In the Girls 3,200 m, Adelaide Englestead took 2nd. In the Girls 4x400, PHS was 2nd. In the Girls Javelin, Nealynn Cox took 2nd. In the Boys shot put, Kyler Bennett took 2nd, and Tucker Chappell took 3rd. In the Boys discus, Kyler Bennett took 3rd. The boys team came in 5th and the girls 4th, and they had a combined score that put them in 3rd place. Again, they were the only 1A school there. In the Desert Hills meet, which had hundreds of competitors, the Cats again came out #1 in the 1A teams. In the sprint relay, the girls took 2nd and the boys also came in 2nd. In the Girls 400 m, Tabetha Henrie took 3rd, in the Girls high jump, Tabetha Henrie took 5th. In the Boys Javelin, Kyler Bennett took 3rd, in the Boys shot put,
Tucker Chapell took 3rd, and Kyler Bennett took 5th. In the Boys Discus, Kyler Bennett took 6th, and in the Girls Javelin, Nealynn Cox took 4th. What makes these track teams so good is that they are made up of many freshmen and sophomores and some really good juniors and few seniors. There are also great parents, coaches, and friends. Benji Rains, who built our horseshoe pits down at the county fair complex, has a high school horseshoe pitching team, and this is their second year. The kids are doing great. They played two matches last week beating Hurricane 7 out of 9 matches on Tuesday. Thanks to Katie and Cole and Harland and Hunter Bridges. Thursday, they went to St. George and won 8 out of 9 matches. George and Hunter Bridges and Stetson Marshall and Brayden Frandsen won big time. The team will be in Cedar City on the 20th and will play here in Panguitch on April 22 and April 29. The matches start at 5 p.m. and are the only games in town. Come on out and support the team. Go, Bobcats. The horseshoe pits are for use, and they are a great exercise. The girls softball team only has one more home game and that is on May 5th. In our district, only Piute, Milford and Wayne have teams, so most of the games they play are against 2A teams on the road.
April 22, 2021
Wills, Trusts, and More
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Steps for Handling An Inheritance Of all the money that may pass through your hands during your lifetime, none is more emotion-laden than an inheritance. After all, you got it because somebody died. If the inheritance was unexpected, or large compared to your lifestyle, before you spend it, evaluate your situation: 1. Figure out exactly what you have and what you're owed. Typically, you don't just receive a check from the administrator of the estate; you get bits and pieces of different investments. Usually, you get a "stepped-up basis," meaning that the costbasis of the assets are determined as of the date of death. So even if your father bought stock in IBM when it was $5 a share, if it was worth $125 a share when he died (and after multiple stock splits), your cost basis is $125. If you sell the stock at $130 a share, your capital gain is only $5. You also won't necessarily get all of the assets at the same time. Getting bits and pieces of your inheritance at different times is confusing, and it makes figuring out what you have all the more difficult. But you must know how much your inheritance is, how it is invested and what the cost basis is to make good decisions. 2. Make a list of your short-term and long-term
by Jeffery J. McKenna goals. Assign dollar amounts to each goal and then compare your inheritance with how much you'll need to meet your goals. When you inherit money, it is very tempting to spend it on short-term goals such as remodeling the kitchen or buying a new car. However, many of us are going to have difficulty meeting our long-term goals such as retirement and education for our children, and an inheritance may be the only way we can achieve them. Write down those long-term goals next to the short-term ones. 3. Decide how much you're going to splurge. If you know that you can meet your long-term goals, you can set aside money for short term goals, like that new car. Set up a separate bank account for this money, and when it's gone, that's it—no dipping into the rest of the inheritance. 4. Set aside three to six months' worth of your regular expenses in an emergency fund. If you don't already have an emergency fund, this is important. Emergency fund money could be put in a shortterm, fixed-income investment such as a money-market account. 5. Establish an investment strategy for your longterm goals. The rest of your inheritance is your long-term goal money and, if you're for-
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When my daughter, Tiffany, was five, I gave her a scratch card. Excitedly, she started scratching the silver panel with a coin. When she was done, she looked at the card. She sighed, continued scratching, then looked at the card again. "Can you help me?" she asked. I looked at the card, "Sorry dear," I said, "You didn't win." "But Mom," Tiffany said, "it says, "Try again!"
PUNishment
A perfectionist walked into a bar. Apparently, the bar wasn’t set high enough.
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l A u G h i N g pOiNt!! Night Shift
My husband used to work the night shift, so in the evening my five-year old would climb into bed with me. One night, my husband came home early. "That's my wife," he joked. "Get in your own bed." "Fine," grumbled our son as he stormed off. "When I have a wife, you can't sleep with her either."
Oven Mitts
At day care, my fouryear-old watched as a teacher pulled something hot from the oven. "What's that on your hand?" he asked. "An oven mitt," she said. "It keeps me from getting burned. Doesn't your mother use them?" "No, my mom's just really careful when she opens the pizza box."
sudoku To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9
Flight
I was flying with my husband and two-month-old daughter to Kansas for a family wedding and met up with my father on a connecting flight. He was sitting in business class and felt guilty because we were in coach. To compensate, Dad made his way to the back of the plane after take off, bringing with him some firstclass goodies and taking my fidgety daughter up front with him for a few minutes. Just then, a woman behind me, who had seen the whole thing, leaned forward and asked, "Did you just trade that baby for a couple of packs of pretzels and some cookies?" THEME: FICTIONAL MOTHERS ACROSS 1. Build a collection 6. Economic measure acronym 9. *Beverly Goldberg's schmoopie 13. Use an épée 14. Neither here ____ there 15. Tall ancient monument 16. Daisy-like bloom 17. Much of it about nothing? 18. Commotions 19. *She's 'Bow' to Dre in TV sitcom "Blackish" 21. *Mother to Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth March in novel and movie 23. Before tac 24. Ripped 25. Part of Super Bowl entertainment, pl. 28. Homesteader's measure 30. *"Game of Thrones" Lannister and mother to Joffrey, Myrcella and Tommen 35. Douses 37. Adjutant 39. Article of faith 40. Genuflecting joint 41. *TV mother to Alexis and David, "friend" to Jocelyn Schitt 43. "Will be," as sung by Doris Day 44. Perform in a play 46. Load sixteen tons, e.g. 47. Peacock's pride 48. *Mowgli's adoptive mother 50. Apartment 52. Skeleton in a lock 53. Part of a jousting outfit 55. Spelling competition 57. *Mother to Carlton in "The Fresh Prince of BelAir" 60. "Well, I'm a-standin' on a corner in ___, Arizona," from the Eagles "Take it Easy" 64. Country's LeAnn ____ 65. Hoover's agency acronym 67. Piano practice piece, e.g. 68. Church song
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69. What Usain Bolt did 70. Poisonous substance 71. *Wife to Papa, mother to Baby 72. Sum it up 73. Go on a buying spree DOWN 1. Way, way off 2. ____ Verde National Park 3. Naysayer's favorite prefix? 4. What bloodhound is after 5. Croatia's neighbor 6. Nibble away 7. Affirmative action 8. Movie trailer, e.g. 9. Elementary particle 10. *Claire Dunphy and Mitchell Pritchett's mother 11. Soothing lotion ingredient 12. Bell and Barker, e.g. 15. Christopher Kimball's "Milk ____" 20. ____'s razor 22. Part of a circle 24. Tiresome 25. Questioner 26. *"Mamma Mia!" mamma 27. Do this or forever
hold your peace 29. '80s band "Quiet ____" 31. Catch one's breath 32. ____ a peak 33. Bone-chilling 34. Europe's "boot" 36. Short for seconds 38. *She played Ricky Schroder's stepmom on "Silver Spoons" 42. Defendant's excuse 45. Religious belief 49. ____ Khan 51. Plural of #39 Across 54. Below, prefix 56. Impede 57. "Everywhere you want to be" credit card 58. Muslim holy man 59. Plural of velum 60. *Ellen, Scarlett's mother in "Gone with the ____" 61. Like the best accommodations 62. War god in Norse mythology 63. Make one's way 64. Dashboard acronym 66. *Kunis, Hahn and Bell as "____ Moms" Solution on page 7
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April 22, 2021
FYI PanguItch
by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com The southern part of the state is under fire watch due to the lack of moisture. It does show that in paradise, where we live, we are clear of the warning. Clear over to Cedar City is the only area that is out of the danger zone. Our daughter, Shawn, followed a longtime tradition of riding the last chair lift of the season at Brian Head Ski Resort. Shawn has worked at the resort for 41 years, and this tradition of her last ride has been going on for over 25 of those years. So skiers, put you boards away for the year. There will be a change in the Chocolate Fest this year. It will be moved over to the fair building. It will still be on Wednesday, June 9th. This will save having to move all of the tables and chairs from the fair building to the high school. The town's favorite singer will again honor us with his great music, Brent Leach. As a reminder, the Chocolate Fest is a Sub for Santa event. Also, the Panguitch Lions Club will be having their famous Quilt Walk all-youcan-eat breakfast at the Zions Bank. They also will be hosting breakfast at the Panguitch Balloon Rally and the 4th of July. I haven’t heard if the fiddlers will be here or not. They are my favorite. President Biden made
good on his promise of 200 million doses of the vaccine in his first 100 days in office, and it could even hit 300 by the 1st of June. Over half of the eligible people in our country have received at least one shot. There has been a hold up on the J. & J. vaccine because, out of the 7 million doses that have been delivered, six women have come down with blood clots on their lungs. That is less than one case per million, and how many lives have been saved with the 7 million shots? Here in Garfield County, we only had two new cases from April 2 to the 17th. Keep signing up for those shots. The tourists will be here shortly. Many of the states that opened up early are having a spike in the virus, and it is among the 18 to 49 age group. The NBA season only has 20 more games to go, and the Jazz still have the best record. They just played four games in six nights and like all of the teams, they lost one of their best players, Donavan Mitchel, to a sprained ankle. These top players in the NBA just don’t know when to take it easy. They are the ones that you see diving for balls. Their desire to win is what makes them so special. This schedule they are playing is a real killer. Kevin Durant, who plays for
the Nets, reinjured his leg in his second game back. Hopefully, all of these stars will be back in time for the finals. It is time for more of “For Your Information,” so tune out if you don’t want to hear some facts. The number of billionaires on Forbes 36th annual ranking swelled by 660 to 2,765 in one year. Their fortunes increased to $13.1 trillion, up from $8 trillion from last year. The top ten have wealth of $1.15 trillion. Amazon’s Jeff Bezos is still in first place, for the fourth year in a row, with a net worth of $177 billion. Bezos is calling for higher taxes on corporations and endorses President Biden’s proposal to increase the corporate tax rate from 21% to 28% and close loopholes that allow companies to move profits overseas. The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy found 55 corporations that made a total of $40.5 billion paid zero in Federal taxes last year. The reason for these tax increases is for President Biden’s Infrastructure bill,. $115 billion will go for a 10 year program for rebuilding 20,000 miles of roads and bridges, $165 billion for modernizing the transit system, $80 billion for Amtrak upgrading, $174 billion for re-
bates for electric vehicles and 500,000 charging stations, $110 billion to upgrade public school buildings, $40 billion to improve public housing, and $213 billion to build and retrofit 2 million homes and commercial buildings for energy efficiency. The largest single proposal is $400 billion for long term home care for the elderly and disabled. It is providing Americans with a foundation on which to succeed, whether that means removing lead pipes from our water supply systems or funding for government fleets of electric vehicles, or upgrading child care centers. $180 billion will go to clean energy research and providing $16 billion to retrain workers in fossil fuel trades for transition to new jobs. Is it real infrastructure? Who cares; it is all productive investment in the nation’s future. It looks like the wind is going to be around again this year, and it probably won’t be letting up any time soon, which adds to the fire problem. There have been 145 fires already this year burning over 6,000 acres in Utah. Please be careful with your campfires, ashes from your fireplace, etc. Mack O.
Torrey Council: A request for a property subdivision, annexation proposals,
the new Torrey Fire Station, new business license for Sleeping Rainbow Adventures and revocation of Fremont River Guide Service's business license due to unpaid taxes, rescinding of approval by the Torrey Planning and Zoning Committee for the proposal of a gas station at The Saddlery—with further consultation needed—and Travis Van Orden's frustration regarding this issue, AmeriCorps Torrey service projects, and a lighting compliance issue discussed. Torrey Council
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recent annexation proposals on the west side of town just south of Highway 24. Councilmember Pat Kearney made a motion to accept both parcels saying she’d like to move forward with joining Torrey Town. The motion passed and a public hearing will be held on May 13th. Wayne County Fire Chief Steve Lutz then took the floor to discuss the plans for the new Torrey Fire Station. There were several delays with the engineering, but he was happy to report that they will be closing on the loan and grant on April 9, 2021. Bids came in much higher than
budgeted given the sharp rise in material costs. Lutz noted that Commissioner Blackburn really went to bat for this project at the CIB and was able to get another $300,000 in funding. The building will be owned and maintained by the county and was designed with Torrey’s future growth in mind, including room for a future ambulance. Mason McCord then requested a business license for Sleeping Rainbow Adventures, an outdoor guide service providing jeep tours, star parties, hiking tours, and shuttle services. They will have no storefront and plan to pick up clients from hotels. The council approved this business license request. The
council also mentioned that they received a notice from the State of Utah to revoke Fremont River Guide Service’s business license due to unpaid taxes. Next, Mickey Wright and Jordan Pace led a discussion regarding the proposed gas station at The Saddlery. The planning and zoning committee admitted making a mistake in approving the business license for the gas station. It turns out that The Saddlery is currently zoned as a nonconforming entity and an application for a building use change needs to be completed first. The committee needs to rescind the approval and will consult the land use attorney on how to best proceed. Wright said, “I do apologize for messing up.” Then, it was on to council member reports. Councilmember Pat Kearney reported that Americorps members are going to help plant trees on Arbor Day. Councilmember Pearl Thorndal-Stewart mentioned that they’re looking for a volunteer to paint the post office, and Town Clerk Paula Pace wanted to give a shout-out to the community members that put on the Easter Egg Hunt. She said it was a huge success and would like to make it an annual event. Pace also mentioned that a community member would like to pay for the town’s recycling for two years and will add recycling details to the pavilion rental agreement. Bill Barrett was on the agenda to discuss an appeal of the conditional use permit approved by the planning and
zoning committee for The Saddlery gas station but said he is withdrawing this appeal considering the permitting process has to start all over again. Travis Van Orden then took the floor to discuss his frustration with his conditional use permit request for The Saddlery expansion. He feels like he’s been given the run-around since starting the permitting process in March of 2020. “It’s not a popularity contest,” said Van Orden, “It’s a proposal and an ordinance.” The current ordinance does not explicitly exclude gas stations, and he said he intends to protect his rights. Next was an update on a lighting complaint against Gale and Gerald Snedeger. The Torrey Dark Skies folks contacted Garkane regarding this issue, and Garkane has agreed to make an adjustment on the light. Nancy Roth, a property owner affected by this issue, then offered to pay for any costs associated with adjusting the light. The council agreed the issue should be resolved between Dark Skies and the property owner. The meeting concluded with Councilmember Thorndal-Stewart notifying everyone that Governor Cox just dedicated April 2021 as official “Utah Dark Sky Month.” Torrey Town Council meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. June - October and 6:30 p.m November - May— unless otherwise noted.
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LegaL Notices NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before May 12, 2021 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. NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5442 (A82513): Britne Gose, Michael Layton propose(s) using 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles South of Teasdale) for DOMESTIC. 95-5443 (A82519): Wolff-Hamill Family Revocable Trust propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.312 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 mile South of Torrey) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 97-2462 (A82516): Spencer Rex, Adam Rex propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles w of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3269 (a46948): Stetson Lowe propose(s) using 0.0032 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 mi. E of Cedar Break Nat Mon) for DOMESTIC. 61-3042 (a46958): Bryce Canyon Wildlife Safaris LLC, Coyote & East Fork Irrigation Company propose(s) using 73.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles NW of Bryce Canyon) for IRRIGATION; COMMERCIAL: RV Park, 200 pads at 100gpd/ pad, 22.4 ac-ft. 97-2461 (a46980): Ron T. Lisenbee and Monica L. Lisenbee, James Clair Sharp and Kim Hatch Sharp propose(s) using 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (SE of Boulder) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3270 (a46990): Yaodan Lu and Sophie Hui Lu propose(s) using 0.0012 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles SE of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC. EXTENSION(S) 61-2724 (a32319): Alex Fledderjohn, Jonathan George, Wayne F Schwalbach, Seth Hamel, Kane County Water Conservancy District is/are filing an extension for 2.7 ac-ft. from groundwater (8 miles South of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. 61-2720 (a32159): Robert N. Berry is/are filing an extension for 0.0078 cfs OR 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (0.5 mi south of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 15 & 22, 2021 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SIGURD TOWN SIGURD, UT SIGURD TOWN WATER IMPROVEMENTS 2021 DOCUMENT 001113 Sealed Bids for the construction of the Sigurd Town Water Improvements Project will be received electronically through Quest CDN. No hard bids will be accepted at this time. Bids will be accepted until 2 P.M. local time on May 13, 2021. The Project consists of improvements/reconstruction of existing spring sites, installation of approximately 26,590 LF of 4”, 6”, 8” water line, and construction of a new 300,000-gallon concrete water tank and appurtenances. Bids will be received for the Sigurd Town Water Improvements Project. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Ensign Engineering, 225 North 100 East, Richfield, UT 84701; Kelly Chappell; 435.896.2983, kchappell@ensignutah.com. Electronic copies of the bid documents will be made available on Ensign Engineering’s website at www.ensigneng.com/index. php/bid-access A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10 A.M local time on May 4, 2021 at Sigurd Town Hall located at 595 N. State Street in Sigurd, Utah. Attendance at the prebid conference is highly encouraged but is not mandatory. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. This project requires both Davis Bacon wages and American iron and steel. “Section 746 of Title VII of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (Division A-Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017) and subsequent statues mandating domestic preference applies an American Iron and Steel requirement to this project. All listed iron and steel products” means the following products made primarily of iron or steel: lines or unlined pipes and fittings, manhole covers and other municipal castings, hydrants, tanks, flanges, pipe clamps and restraints, valves, structural steel, reinforced precast concrete, and construction materials.” Owner: Sigurd Town By: Kelly Alvey Title: Mayor Date: April 15, 2021 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 22 & 29, 2021
NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE FROM: RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL TO: RESORT RECREATION WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INTENDED USE: 24 SINGLE BEDROOM GEODESIC DOMES, 1 OFFICE BUILDING, UTILITY BUILDINGS, HOUSING FOR MANAGER AND EMPLOYEES ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED BY: GIL & FLORA HALLOWS/ CAPITOL REEF DOMES A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD PRIOR TO THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON APRIL 28, 2021 @ 7 PM WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LEGAL DES: A PART OF PARCEL 02-0037-0839 / O-8466 consisting of 40 acres Location: Approx 2020 East HWY 24 Torrey, UT 84775 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 15 & 22, 2021 NOTICE OF ELECTION TOWN OF HATCH NOTICE is hereby given that the Town of Hatch will hold a Municipal Election this fall to elect persons to the following offices: (1) Town Mayor Position - Four Year Term - January 2022 to January 2026 (2) Council Positions (two) - Four Year Terms – January 2022 to January 2026 Given a sufficient number of candidates, a Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. The Municipal General Election will be held on Tuesday November 2, 2021. Qualifications to be a candidate are: 1. Be a US Citizen at the time of filing 2. Be a registered voter of the municipality 3. Be a resident of the municipality for a period of 365 consecutive days immediately preceding the date of the election. Qualified persons are to file a declaration of candidacy, in person with the Town Clerk, between June 1 and June 7, 2021. Candidate Filing forms are available at the Hatch Town Office, 49 W Center, Hatch Utah. All candidates for election are subject to Campaign Finance Disclosure regulations. Jacie Torgersen, Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 22, 2021 ANNEXATION PUBLIC HEARING TORREY TOWN For the intent to annex property of South Side A Addition and South Side B Addition to the town of Torrey. Torrey Town will hold a final public hearing for the annexation of South Side A Addition and South Side B Addition May 13, 2021 at 6:30 pm.at the Torrey Pavilion 75 E 100 No. Torrey, Utah. This will be held prior to the town’s regularly scheduled town board meeting. The town council will then consider an ordinance to annex the proposed areas into the Torrey Town Limits. Everyone is welcome to attend this public hearing. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 22 & 29 and MAY 6, 2021 2021 MUNICIPAL ELECTION TROPIC TOWN Each person seeking to become a candidate for an elected position will need to file a Declaration of Candidacy with the Town Clerk at the Tropic Town Office 20 North Main, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday – Friday Positions for Election • Mayor 4-year term Council Member 4-year term Council Member 4-year term Council Member 2-year term Marie Niemann, Tropic Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 22, 2021 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOULDER TOWN COUNCIL The Boulder Town Council will hold two public hearings on May 6, 2021, to be conducted during the regular meeting which starts at 7:00 p.m. The first hearing is for the purpose of receiving input on the initial release of the codification of Town ordinances. The draft is available for review on the town’s website: https://codelibrary. amlegal.com/codes/boulderut/latest/overview The second hearing is to hear comments on amendments proposed to the Residential Short-Term Rental ordinance. Copies of the existing RSTR ordinance with the mark-up changes are also available on the town website’s Town Council meetings page. Public participation can be either electronic or in-person. Zoom connection information will be provided closer to the meeting. Those attending in person will be asked to comply with COVID-19 personal safeguards, to be posted. Please email town clerks Judi Davis (boulderutah@scinternet.net) or Michala Alldredge (Michala.alldredge@gmail.com) if you have questions or wish to submit written comments about the ordinances. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 22, 2021 NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL OFFICES TO BE VOTED ON IN THE ESCALANTE CITY MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 2, 2021 City Mayor position, four-year term City Council position, four-year term City Council position, four-year term Candidate filing period begins, June 1, 2021. Declaration of Candidacy form or Nomination Petition must be filed with the City Recorder at 56 North 100 West Escalante, Utah between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Candidate Filing Deadline Ends June 7, 2021 This notice was posted in the Escalante City Office and on the State of Utah’s Public Meeting Notice Website—www.utah. gov/pmn on April 30, 2021. /s/ Stephanie Steed, CMC City Recorder Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 22 & 29, 2021
NOTICE OF ELECTIONS ANTIMONY TOWN Antimony Town will hold municipal elections on November 2, 2021, to vote for two Council Members and a Mayor. The term for each position is four years. Candidate filing begins June 1 and ends June 7, 2021. Declaration of Candidacy forms or Nomination petitions must be filed in person with Town Clerk Roma Henrie during regular office hours (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10 to 1) at 120 North Main or at her home no later than 5:00 PM on June 7. Eligibility requirements in order to run for an Antimony city Municipal office are: 1) Be a United States Citizen at the time of filing. 2) Be a registered voter of the municipality. 3) Be a resident of the municipality for 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the date of the election. 4) To not be a convicted felon, unless the right to hold elective office has been restored. For information please contact Roma Henrie, Antimony City Clerk, 435-624-3488. Roma Henrie, Town Clerk Posted April 6, 2021 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 22, 2021 MUNICIPAL CANDIDATE FILING NOTICE BRYCE CANYON CITY Primary Election August 10, 2021 General Election November 2, 2021 Each person seeking to become a candidate for an elected position will need to file a Declaration of Candidacy. Filing is June 1, 2021 – June 7, 2021 Those interested may file with the City Clerk by email, Sydney@brycecanyoncityut.gov “Write-In” Candidates will also need to file a Declaration of Candidacy Positions for Election *Mayor 4-year term * Council Member 4-year term * Council Member 4-year term Posted this 22nd day of April, 2021 Sydney J. Syrett-Lamas, Bryce Canyon City Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 22, 2021
O bituaries Karen Jepsen
BOULDER - Karen Kay Kelley Jepsen, 63, died peaceful in her sleep on April 13, 2021 at her home in Boulder. Karen was born on March 19, 1958 to Don C. Kelley and Judy Kelley Workman formerly of Escalante. Karen was the oldest of four children and later gained six stepbrothers. Karen moved back to Lovell, Wyoming with her mother Judy, Kacee and Karol in 1974, where she met and married Mike Workman. Together, they had two daughters, Mandy Joy and Lacie Workman. They were later divorced. She married Mike Addison in 1984. Iinto this union, her third daughter, Harmonie Addison, was born in 1985. They divorced in 2001. She lived with her mother Judy until 2007, when she married Marc Jepsen and moved back to Utah. Karen graduated from the first nursing class at Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming in 1981 and was a dedicated nurse for 39 years; she loved nursing. Karen also served as the post master in Boulder, Utah. She retired in 2019 and enjoyed her days in Boulder with her husband Marc. Karen loved the mountains, and one of her passions was playing guitar with family and friends. She also loved her girls and was always interested in what they had going on in their lives and listening to the stories about her grandkids. She was always up for a good visit and loved having a good time. She loved spending time outside in her yard and with her animals. Karen is survived by her husband Marc; daughters: Mandy (Chris) Joy, Lacie (Lee) Workman, Harmonie Addison; stepsons: Blake Jepsen, Sonny Addison; siblings: Karol (Jim) Cavanaugh, Kacee (Zibby) Kelley, Larry (Andy) Workman, Mike Workman, Rod (Susan) Workman, Bill (Toni) Workman, Aaron (Stacey) Workman, Ernest (Laura) Workman. Karen is also survived by eight grandkids, and one great-grandkid. Karen is proceeded in death by her mother; father; her stepdad, William Workman; sister, Kathryn Kim Kelley; grandparents: Hermina and John Gams. Cremation services will be held at the Magleby Mortuary Crematory. A celebration of life will be held on May 28, 2021 in Lovell, WY. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook book at www.maglebymortuary.com
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April 26 - May 2 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. I always emphasize the planets because they’re what changes the quickest in the sky, and for the next two weeks, all five naked-eye planets are visible at one time or another. Venus has been behind the sun since late last year, but it’s starting to peek out to the left, or east, of the sun, and it’ll be visible in the evening sky the rest of the year. This week, it’s still nearly in line with the sun, and it sets long before the sky is dark, but it’s so bright that you should spot it if you have a very low west-northwest horizon. As always, binoculars are a great help. On May 1st, it’s only 10° from the sun and it sets 45 minutes after the sun, so look almost immediately after sunset. Each day, Venus is a little farther from the sun and sets a bit later, and if you don’t see it this week, you will soon— certainly by the end of May. On what date will you first see it? Because Venus is on the far side of the sun, telescopically, it’s tiny and at full phase; late this year, it’ll be closer and then it’ll be a large crescent.
Mercury is near Venus, and it also is on the far side of the sun and emerging from the sun’s glare. On the 26th, Mercury is 2° to the upper right of Venus; you’ll need binoculars. On the following nights it’s progressively farther above Venus and easier to see. Watch it move substantially night-bynight. Mars is half-way up the western sky at sunset and it sets around midnight. Mars is in the feet of the Gemini twins and to the upper right of Orion. It’s only as bright as the brighter stars. Jupiter and Saturn are in the southeast, and the best time to see them is an hour or so before sunrise when they’ve risen high enough to clear local landmarks. Jupiter is by far the brightest thing in the sky,
except the moon, and Saturn is 15° to the upper right of Jupiter and only 1/15th as bright. Last year, Jupiter passed Saturn and the two planets were especially close together, but Jupiter orbits the sun faster and is pulling away from Saturn, slowly leaving it behind, and they won’t be this close again until 2040. 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.
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To place your ad, call 435-826-4400 or email snapshot@live.com
Classified ads start at just $7.50 per week for 25 words or less. HELP WANTED
WAYNE COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT CONSTRUCTION / MAINTENANCE MECHANIC / NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL POSITION Full time with benefits Construction / Maintenance Mechanic / Noxious weed control REQUIRED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Be a Team Player – Work well with others Qualified applicant must possess the ability to perform entry level - construction, repair, maintenance, and up keep of county roads, bridges, culverts and flood channels. Knowledge and qualifications to locate and treat noxious weeds and operation of Weed-mosquito abatement spraying equipment. Understanding of regulations relating to chemical storage and application, (training provided.) Some mosquito abatement duties may require working evenings. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Utah Commercial Drivers License • Willingness and ability to obtain chemical applicator licensing ENTRY-LEVEL KNOWLEDGE OF; • General maintenance and construction, • Vehicle repair and specialized equipment operations. GENERAL PURPOSE This is an entry-level position, which includes job training and experience. The position will report directly to the Wayne County Road Foreman and Supervisor. Wayne County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to political, religious or labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, age, national origin, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap. Applications can be picked up at the Wayne County Clerk's Office and need to be submitted by 5:00 pm on Friday April 30, 2021. Please include cover letter and resume. Call the Wayne County Clerk's Office at 435-8361300 with any questions.
Classifieds start at $7.50 for 25 words or less. snapshot@live.com
GENERAL DENTIST WANTED ESCALANTE / PANGUITCH (GARFIELD COUNTY, UT) General Dentist (Full Time) position available in Escalante / Panguitch (Garfield County, UT) General responsibilities: • Must have or attain a Utah unrestricted License to practice Dentistry. • All aspects of General Dentistry including Exodontia, Root canals, Crown and Bridge, etc… • Some reimbursed travel will be expected weekly to commute between offices (Panguitch and Escalante). • New graduates may apply. • To start as soon as possible Benefits • Vacation hours. • 401K Match up to 5%. • Sick hours. • Holiday pay. • Continuing education days offered (5 Days leave and $2000/Year.) • Health/Dental Insurance (1/2 covered for family.) • Malpractice insurance covered. • Licensure and credentialing is covered. • Disability insurance (1/2 covered.) • Salary is negotiable and Contingent on experience. Pay Range: $115,000 - $130,000 /year WCHC is an approved nonprofit organization that allows one to apply for the PSLF program (loan forgiveness). Although, it is up to you to apply for these programs on your own and it is not guarantee you will be awarded. We are happy to offer advice during this process.
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
AREV HOSPITALITY SEASONAL JOBS **EXCELLENT PAY** COOKS, KITCHEN HELP, SERVERS, FRONT DESK, CASHIERS, HOUSEKEEPING Arev Hospitality, Torrey, UT near Capitol Reef NP arevhospitality@ gmail.com 435-491-0492
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org Substitute/Activity Bus Driver in Panguitch Food Service Worker at Bryce Valley High School Para Professional at Garfield County Jail Bus Route Driver in Boulder Para-Professionals at All Schools Substitutes for Custodians, Food Service, and Teachers Food Service Worker at Boulder Elementary School SALARY: Please see 2020-2021 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 Robert Prince (435-676-8847) PMS/PHS Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-8805) Superintendent John Dodds (435-676-8821) Online application available: www.garfk12.org Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: See the district website for closing date of each position. Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.
Slackers Pizza Deli SLACKER'S PIZZA ALL POSITIONS Starting Pay $15 per hour Training Available. Excellent pay. Closed Sundays Call Bob Morris 435-619-0725 or rlmorris6@gmail.com CAPITOL REEF CIDER WORKS BICKNELL Capitol Reef Cider Works of Bicknell, Utah is looking for intelligent dedicated employees to advance our apple orchard and cider operation. Reliability and good physical fitness are required. Fulltime and part-time positions available. Preferred Skills: Construction, Welding, Automotive Mechanics, Biology, Horticulture. Email resumes and questions to: capitolreefciderworks@gmail.com
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MEETINGS Tropic AA Meeting Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion. rtn Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group 4th Thursday of each month 5:30-7:30pm Southwest Behavioral Health Center 601 E. Center St. Panguitch ADULTS ONLY Questions? Call Melissa Veater 435-690-0911
Escalante AA Meeting Call for times and locations. 435-676-3653
FOR SALE PASTURE FOR SALE 75 acres located four miles south of Loa on Big Rocks Road. On Fremont River. Call 435-691-0259.
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Poetry Month:
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Christina Rossetti, Emily Dickinson, and family members, including one student’s grandmother and another’s
mother. The subjects ranged from goldfish, cats, rats and dinosaurs, to poems about colors, uncertainty around death, and fairy tale characters; from contemplative poems to (most commonly) comedic poems
based on puns and wit. The presentation was held at the Church pavilion, to the much-deserved applause of family and community members.
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Wellness Center purchases, council building and fire department security cameras, Canyon2Canyon event brochures, a bid from High Mountain Consulting, SBHC management and oversight of prevention program, a new Acting Superintendent at BCNP, and need for landscaping bids for the cemetery discussed. Bryce Council Cont'd from page 1
with Logan Reid, the Director of Prevention for the Southwest Behavioral Health Center. SW Prevention expressed concerns about the management of Bryce Valley’s DrugFree Communities (DFC) grant. The action plan requirements of the grant are currently not being adequately met. There was some leeway last year due to the pandemic, but maintaining oversight is an area of improvement. The council approved a motion to take advantage of the resources of SW Prevention and allow them to take over the management and oversight of the prevention program. It was noted that a new Acting Superintendent was chosen for Bryce Canyon National Park. His name is Jim Ireland, and he will be arriving from Timpanogos Cave National Monument. He should be taking over by the 1st of May. The Main Street Improvement Project is moving forward. The person in charge of fixing the entrance sign located north of the city on Highway 63 is scheduled to
start work on its replacement this week, but no one has seen him yet. At the Wellness Center, the machines were recently cleaned and serviced and everything is working fine. The heating system could benefit from strategically located fans. Putting a blower on the ceiling to push rising heat back down was recommended. Bids on fans are forthcoming. The new dumbbells have not arrived yet. The cemetery needs a bid for landscaping. The middle area is suffering from a lack of water. A new landscaping plan that features a more waterwise approach is a possibility. High School Senior Scholarships are due today (April 15th), by tonight. Not many have been received this year. Council members will judge the applications on May 6th. Awards will be presented on May 15th. A meeting to discuss town budgets is set for May. To finish the meeting, there was a report on financials: The following checks were written: $97.61 to Bryce Canyon Sinclair to cover the cost of washing cars and fire trucks and for the cost of die-
sel fuel, $6,250.00 for the BV Prevention Coalition evaluation, $1,183.44 to Bryce Canyon Auto Care for John Deere servicing, $664.00 to Jail Ink, $192.00 for laundry, $348.00 to The Garfield and Wayne County Insider for a legal notice, $400.00 for insurance, $141.65 for unemployment, $1686.50 to Upper Limit for gym equipment, $897.50 to Zion Sign for Canyon2Canyon brochures, $21,920 to Ruby’s Inn for city services like snow removal on streets and parking lots, $446.64 for phone and internet, and $105.91 to Best Western/Ruby’s Inn for a lunch meeting with Kaden Figgins. Bryce Canyon City Town Council meetings take place the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
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