The Wayne & Garfield County Insider May 4, 2023

Escalante Board of Adjustments Rejects

Dollar Store Appeals

ESCALANTE - The Escalante Board of Adjustments met on the evening of Monday, April 24, 2023, to review local appeals to a proposed Family Dollar/Dollar Tree building application in Escalante. Despite just three days’ notice of the meeting, which was posted at 5:30pm on Friday, residents of Escalante filled the meeting room.

Four individuals filed appeals in response to the proposed Family Dollar/ Dollar Tree combination store, applied for by Red Root LLC and proposed for 145 S. 300 E., and each made presentations before the Board. Each appellant made arguments based on what they considered incomplete application materials submitted by the applicant and subsequently approved; what they perceive as errors on the part of Es-

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WCSD Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Wayne High School Building Project is estimated to be completed by August 2024

Garfield County Commission

24, 2023

GARFIELD CO. -

In their April 24 Garfield County Commission meeting, the Commissioners approved the Rural Transportation Infrastructure Tax, Ordinance 20236. This is a .25% sales tax to be imposed on every retail sale and use within Garfield County, starting as early as June or July. Businesses will be notified. The sales tax, plus $1.6M in state funding to which the passage of the ordinance now gives access, is restricted for use on Class B and C roads.

BICKNELL - You may have recently noticed a great deal of change happening at Wayne High School. The hard work of transforming the campus is underway.

Our recent groundbreaking ceremony on April 20, 2023, was a successful event, welcoming attendees from the local

by Kathy Munthe

Birds on the Move It's Migration Time

community, the Wayne County Commissioners' office, the Wayne County School District (WCSD), the WCSD School Board, Hogan Construction, and their sub-contractors, as well as VCBO Architects. Superintendent Shelley opened the ceremony by introducing the agenda and expressing how thrilled

Fishlake

Final EIS and Draft Record of Decision Available for Public Review

RICHFIELD - The Fishlake National Forest published in the Federal Register a completed environmental impact statement and draft record of decision for the Southern Monroe Mountain Allotments Livestock Grazing Authorization Project.

The draft decision allows for livestock grazing to continue on Monroe Mountain’s six southern allotments while also making important modifications to grazing management practices to ensure the long-term health and sustainability of vegetation consumed by livestock.

A Western Tanager—coming

ESCALANTE - Each spring, we eagerly anticipate the arrival of our first hummingbird. This year, he (a Black-chinned male) appeared on April 11, along with Mourning Doves, White-throated Swifts, and a Yellowrumped Warbler. Within a few days, we’d added bluebirds of two species, a Black-throated Gray Warbler, and a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. Migration was on! Of course, mi-

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gration had started earlier. Shorebirds had already come and gone, Turkey Vultures began drifting in, and my yard Robin appeared. But there’s something special about that first hummer.

About 40% of the world’s bird species undertake some form of migration to breeding grounds, then back to their winter lo-

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“We recognize the importance of livestock grazing in our area and the short and long-term importance of healthy and sustainable rangeland vegetation, espe-

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the district is to have this opportunity. School Board President April Torgerson thanked the many individuals and groups involved in the undertaking. Principal David Chappell spoke of the role our schools play in our small communities. According to Principal Chappell, our schools represent so much more to a commu-

nity—a central gathering place, a community center, and a place of learning and preparation for kids.

“High schools are a major component of our culture and identity. Anyone who grew up in Wayne County will always consider them-

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The Commission quorum, consisting of Commissioners Jerry Taylor and David Tebbs, covered their own activity summations, along with public works, planning department business, and presentations by representatives of the Department of Agriculture and Food, Garfield Commission Cont'd on B5

TORREY - May’s "Classic Conversation," will be taking place this month on the second Thursday and will feature Bonnie Mangold, who played two sold-out concerts at Robbers Roost earlier this year. On May 11, at 7:00 p.m., Mangold will talk with Don Gomes about her cello career that has spanned more than six decades. Her lifetime of studying how

“heart” brings out the deepest aspects of music makes her a uniquely gifted teacher and player. This onehour event will take place at Robbers Roost, 185 South Main Street, in Torrey, Utah; and the audience will be encouraged to direct questions to Mangold.

After graduating from the Julliard School of Music, Mangold became the principal cellist of the Na-

tional Orchestra of Colombia and professor of cello at the National Conservatory. Following her years in Bogotá, Colombia, she moved to London for further cello studies with the renowned William Pleeth.

In 1969, she came to Utah, accepting a position with the Utah Symphony, one

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"Where to Eat":

Courtesy Jamie Poulton

District employees participate in the Wayne High School groundbreaking event on April 20, 2023. The project is estimated to be completed by August 2024.

Courtesy Bonnie Mangold | Entrada Institute Cellist and author Bonnie Mangold will be the subject of May's "Classic Conversation" with the Entrada Institute at Robbers Roost in Torrey, Utah on May 11, 2023, at 7pm.

Appeals: The Escalante Board of Adjustments met on the evening of Monday, April 24, 2023 to review local appeals to a proposed Family Dollar/Dollar Tree building application in Escalante. Despite just three days’ notice of the meeting, which was posted at 5:30pm on Friday, residents of Escalante filled the meeting room.

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calante’s Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council in approving the project, and elements of the city’s approval that they perceive as failing to meet standards in the city ordinances; and inconsistencies with Escalante’s General Plan.

Appellant Frank Levine submitted written materials which were brought forward on his behalf by Susanne Stadler. Levine owns two properties downhill from the proposed site, and his petition outlined concerns related to inadequate plans regarding drainage.

Levine’s appeal materials cited Escalante

Zoning Code 10.24.020

Application and Review, which states “All applications for building permits for all buildings and structures, including single-family dwellings and their accessory buildings, shall be accompanied by architectural and site development plans to scale, which shall show building locations, landscaping, prominent existing trees, general treatment, fences, off-street parking, and circulation, location and size of the adjacent streets, north arrow an property lines, drawings of the major exterior elevations, the building materials, proposed exterior color scheme, existing grades and proposed new grades. All such drawings and sketches shall be reviewed by the Escalante City Planning Commission, except that the review and approval of such permits by the Escalante City Zoning Administrator or Assistant may be authorized by the Escalante City Planning Commission when the application meets all requirements of this Ordinance. All of the above architectural and site development plans shall have been reviewed and approved prior to the issuance of a building permit.”

“For those not present at City Council, I would like to inform the Board that the representative for RedRoot LLC, made a verbal commitment to provide a “retention pond” capable of managing 100 year flood runoff flows, but there is no indication of this on the plans and I would like assurance as to how the City will guarantee compliance with this verbal commitment. The fact that the application was not complete was clearly articulated by the applicant at the City Council meeting when applicant was asked about the (verbally) proposed retention ponds. Council member stated that he could not see those retention ponds on the plans and applicant replied that the plans he sent in had not been engineered.”

“I would argue that “marking all the boxes” while verbally stating that more critical information will be provided at a later date demonstrates that the application was incomplete at the time it was

submitted, reviewed & approved,” said Frank Levine in his written materials.

A second appellant, Julie Brugger, stated that the category under which the Family Dollar/Dollar Tree store was approved, as a Department Store, does not meet the North American Classification System definition of a Department Store, and rather, is noted as a General Merchandise Store, which are not specified as a permitted use under Escalante's city ordinances. Brugger also referred in several cases to statements in Escalante’s General Plan which states, for one, a goal to “protect the custom and culture that reflects the City’s heritage including: rural lifestyle,” and that she finds the dollar store approval to be inconsistent with that intent. Brugger also stated that “Most immediately, it threatens the prosperity and welfare of the multigenerational family that owns and runs the grocery store.”

A third appellant, Preston Winkelman, who owns a home directly across from the proposed Family Dollar/Dollar Tree site, said that grounds for his appeal “begin with traffic flow.” The Utah Department of Transportation has denied access for the proposed Family Dollar/Dollar Tree site from Utah Highway 12, thereby directing project access to the residential street on which he lives. He noted that Escalante’s ordinances state that the city “shall” evaluate considerations relating to traffic safety and traffic congestion, and he feels this is inadequately addressed in the proposal. Winkelman also noted concerns related to outdoor advertising, that the front façade, as proposed, includes a thirty-foot wide sign, while Escalante’s ordinances limit overall sign dimensions to eighty square feet. As a licensed contractor, Winkelman also stated that the approved project plans “appear to be generic plans and not specific to the site” and do not include proposed grade alterations, or storm water management details.”

A fourth appellant, Mark Saunto, had specific concerns related to Escalante’s project application check box about fire flow. The application states: Will the local water pressure remain above the minimum required for fire flow?” The applicant check the box: Yes. Saunto argued that the question is so vague it is unclear what the city is referring to, and when all the applicant has to do is state “yes” with no corroborating material, this is an insufficient process to identify whether a standard (and what standard that is) has been met.

The Appeals Board considered additional statements from members of the audience in response to concerns raised by appellants. They went briefly into closed session, and upon reconvening as a body rejected each of the appeals, with one member of the board abstaining. —Insider

Letters to the Editor

We Do Not Have a Government By, of, or For the People

We are hallucinating that we are democratic country + we have a government by, of, for the people. Folks!. We have an Iranian Mullah system. (1) We (Utahns) collected signatures under a hot sun to get Prop 4 on the 2018 ballot in Utah and lo and behold the miracle; it got on the ballot and won. Yay, we won and so we got an independent commission to set voter district boundaries, right? The people had spoken, right? Hooray for democracy, right? Sorry. No. The Republican Legislature simply paid it no attention and proceeded to carve up voter districts designed to help Republicans. (2) In the UK, people voted to divorce from Europe ( Brexit). Did it happen ? No. Parliamentarians (a counterpart of our US congress) are dancing. (3) Federal Judge in Texas (Judge Matthew J. Kacsm – appointed by TRUMP for life) banned Mifepristone and Misoprostol ( abortion pills). They were approved by the FDA ( > 25 years ago). The judge said (total lie – like Trump) that it wasn’t safe for women. Smugglers in Mexico had an all night long party. Facts are – Abortion pills are safer than antibiotics and sex enhancers [Mifepristone ( Abortion Pill) - 5 deaths per million users. Penicillin (Antibiotics) - 20 deaths per million users, Viagra (Sex enhancer) - 49 deaths per million users.]. On the other side, a federal judge in Seattle struck down bans on Mifepristone and Misoprostol providing precedent for 17 states. (4) We have supreme court judge (Clarence Thomas) taking indirect bribes. Forget that (felonies ?). He promised to refile his submissions in 2023 for his illegal filings in 2014. Can you and I do that ( After getting caught by IRS in 2023 for 2014 filing) ?

Harshad P. Desai, Panguitch

Plan this Family Activity

A tub of trash gathered east of the Panguitch Airport on one-eighth of a mile of a one lane road.

Do you need something to do this summer with your kids or grandkids? Do you want it to be a positive learning experience? Then please take them out of town in any direction and pick up litter and trash. It’s everywhere!

Some of local residents are not responsible in the outdoors. Litter is along every road and trail. The most common items are beer cans and bottles. These comprise nearly 80% of the litter along most of our backroads. Plastic water bottles are also becoming fairly common. We can all do better! Yes, please don’t litter! And yes, pick up whatever litter you, your family, or your friends can find the time to do. Take the necessary bags, buckets, and tubs to put it in because there will be plenty.

Unfortunately, the residents that are not responsible are another problem. Consuming a lot of alcohol while drinking in the outback may seem OK to some, but those that are driving vehicles are a real danger to others. Just

imagine that the heavy alcohol drinkers are driving back into town past some ATV drivers, or past your children or grandchildren walking or riding bikes on our city streets. Do you feel OK? I’ll bet not! I encourage all our law enforcement officers to do all they can to control this ongoing problem. Alcohol can be used legally, but not by vehicle drivers, or those under the age of 21.

And yes, we live in some of the most beautiful and precious public landscapes on earth. Let’s keep it that way!

Norman McKee, Panguitch

Publisher: Erica Walz Layout & Graphic Design: Emily Leach

Reporter: Tessa Barkan Reporter: Amiee Maxwell Reporter: Kadi Franson Reporter: Lisa Jeppson

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Migration: Waves of migrants are tracked in large part by weather radar systems, which can “see” aerial bird densities. According to these data, peak migration in our latitudes occurs May 3-8.

cales again. Some are just regional movements, north and south a few degrees in latitude (Robin) or up and down a mountain (Nutcracker, Townsend’s Solitaire). In our hemisphere, short-distance migrants travel from wintering grounds in the southern U.S. and Mexico, whereas long-distance migrants make the journey north from Central and South America.

It’s amazing to me that any of these birds, especially tiny long-distance migrants, survive the trip. But, of course, many don’t. There are too many factors determining the success or failure of a migration journey.

Many long-distance migrants, such as Warblers and Tanagers, make their trip in stages, depending on stop-over sites to rest, shelter and eat. The Texas Gulf Coast is famous for such sites; one of the things that made our enforced servitude in Texas bearable was our spring trip to migration “hot spots” along the coast. A disaster at any of these sites, sometimes a weather event but usually human destruction, can be catastrophic for these species.

Getting to stop-over sites in the first place, especially during the transoceanic part of the journey, is largely dependent on regional weather systems. If birds flying through one major pressure system suddenly meets another, they are forced to land until things stabilize. If this occurs during a wave of migratory birds, a phenomenon called a “fall out” results, and many

birders live for these. I refer you to the movie “The Big Year.”

The overland part of a bird’s journey is also dangerous. Disorienting bright lights, wind turbines, and reflective glass, invisible to birds, take a huge toll. An estimated one billion birds die yearly in North America alone from collisions with glass. Among human-related causes of bird deaths (us again!), window collision ranks close to predation by free-roaming cats.

The timing of breeding-ground arrival evolved to meet the sequence of plants leafing out followed by the emergence of insects, a major food source for birds. Our changing climate has forced these events out of sync. Shortdistance migrants don’t have as far to travel and may already have an idea of the conditions at their breeding grounds. A number of these species have adjusted somewhat, arriving days earlier than they did several decades ago. Long-distance migrants, however, don’t have a clue. They are too far away to anticipate or adjust to breeding-ground conditions. They just take off, and…

Birds that do make it to their breeding grounds may find them gone (us again; getting the picture?). The Sage Thrashers, Sage Sparrows, Black-throated Spar-

rows and Brewer’s Sparrows who depend on sage meadows are finding fewer from which to choose. Wetlands are drained, forests are cut down, and meadows are covered with subdivisions…the list goes on.

As I said earlier, it’s amazing that any bird survives migration, but many do and are finding suitable places to breed. Waves of migrants are tracked in large part by weather radar systems, which can “see” aerial bird densities. According to these data, peak migration in our latitudes occurs May 3-8. By the time you read this, Orioles, Tanagers and Black-headed Grosbeaks and other species may have arrived. Keep your eyes and ears peeled. And value every bird you see.

On another note, I am happy to tell you that two wonderful young people have stepped up to become co-compilers of the Christmas Bird Count. More on that later—let’s let the poor things get used to the idea—but my eternal gratitude to them. The count continues!

Kathy Munthe is an avid birder and resident of Escalante, Utah.

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Emily Leach

A Black-chinned Hummingbird seen in an Escalante, Utah backyard in early April 2023.

Wills, Trusts, and More Cohabitation Agreements

Cohabitation is a way of life that has become more common even among older couples. There are many reasons couples chose to live together rather than marry, including reducing living expenses, or not wanting to give up certain assets (i.e., social security or other retirement benefits) that may be lost if a person remarries. However, unless you define your partnership through a written legal contract known as a Cohabitation Agreement, you may be taking a great risk.

Although you may regard your partner as a family member, the law may not. As a result, your partner may not be taken care of in the manner in which you wish, or inherit your estate should you pass away. Paradoxically, the law may provide certain benefits for your partner that you had no intention of giving to him or her. It can happen that a common-law marriage arrangement can be assumed by the courts if you have a general reputation of being husband and wife. The courts have precedent to use equitable doctrines to apportion assets between cohabitants to prevent hardship and injustice.

It is far better to be proactive and to define your own partnership through a Cohabitation Agreement, a private contract between cohabitants. It is a powerful tool for disclosing the financial and personal expectations of the relationship. It can prevent misunderstand-

by Jeffery J. McKenna

ings and legal battles. It contractually establishes the rights and obligations of the parties.

The attorney drafting the Cohabitation Agreement will outline the parties’ wishes regarding property and the possible sharing of any assets, as well as the terms of the relationship. It can cover any financial aspect of the relationship, including, but not limited to, the distribution of property in case of death or breakup, obligation for (or elimination of) financial support during the relationship or upon its dissolution, the responsibility of each party for specific debts, ownership of the principal residence upon breakup of the relationship, definition of support, custody or visitation rights for minor children, specification of health insurance coverage, determination of the right to serve as guardian/conservator in the event of incapacitation, and establishment of the right to make medical decisions. Each partner should have individual legal advice, and the contract ideally should be drawn up prior to living together.

It is important to note that there is a difference between Cohabitation Agreements and Prenuptial Agreements. Cohabitation Agreements are governed almost exclusively by general contract principles. They usually are no longer valid if the parties eventually marry. A Prenuptial Agreement goes into effect only upon marriage and is binding throughout the marriage unless both parties agree to modify it.

Directions

A fellow was walking along a country road when he came upon a farmer working in his field. The man called out to the farmer, "How long will it take me to get to the next town?"

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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.BARNEYMCKENNA.COM, he would enjoy hearing from you.

From the viewpoint of Estate Planning, a Cohabitation Agreement can eliminate concerns that your cohabitating partner may, against your desires, attempt to access your assets upon dissolution of the relationship or upon your death. Your rights and obligations would have already been set forth in your Cohabitation Agreement. Conversely, a Cohabitation Agreement can help ensure that your assets will go only to your choice of beneficiaries, which may include your cohabitating partner if you so wish.

The farmer didn't answer. The guy waited a bit and then started walking again. After the man had gone about a hundred yards, the farmer yelled out "About 20 minutes!"

"Thank you. But why didn't you tell me that when I asked you?"

"Didn't know how fast you could walk".

A Horse Walks into a Bar

A horse walks into a bar. He approaches the bartender and says, "If there is a triangle with three sides labeled x, y, and z, and x and z are perpendicular to each other, which side is the hypotenuse?" The bartender thinks for a moment, then replies, "Y, the long face."

A Real Einstein

After 5 long years of studying, a student comes rushing into Einstein's office shouting...

"Sir, Sir, I finally understand your theory of Special Relativity!"

Einstein rolls his eyes, "It's about time."

School

I was in the library once when a man walked in asking for some ham and cheese. The librarian politely told him that he was in a library. The man first apologized and then whispered to the librarian, "Can I please have some ham and cheese?"

PUNishment

Did you hear about the exorcist who offers a payment plan? Apparently if people fall behind on payments, they’ll get repossessed!

Kid going to his first day of school, he looks worried, his dad asks him, "What's wrong?"

Nervous, the kid asks, "How long do I have to go to school for?"

"Until you're 18," says the father.

The kid nods, and thinks about this quietly. When they get to the front gates of the school, the kid says, "Dad, you will remember to come and get me when I'm 18, won't you?"

sudoku

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

This week's answers on B6

Like tuna tartare

*Rory Gilmore's mom

*Hilary and Carlton Banks' mom

Actress Thompson

Island off Manhattan

Lt.'s subordinate

Banned insecticide, acr.

2. Last piece of a loaf

3. Lowest female singing voice

4. Evis's blue shoes

5. Harrison Ford or Jason Segel in "Shrinking"

6. Bud holder

7. *Rhoda Morgenstern's mom

8. "That is" in Latin

9. Wedding cake layer

10. Famous Allen Ginsberg poem

11. Away from wind

12. Skilled in deception

15. G. Orwell's "______ Farm"

20. Valentine, e.g.

22. Bottom line?

24. Inner circle

25. Old enough (2 words)

26. Neutered rooster

27. Influencer's creation

29. *Meg, Chris and Stewie Griffin's mom

31. Egghead

32. "____ like the plague"

33. Canvas primer

34. *Alex and Mallory Keaton's mom

36. Pasta option

38. Virgo and Libra mo.

42. ____ Lewis, Lamb Chop puppeteer

45. By word of mouth

49. What catastrophe and ratatouille have in common

51. Wear (2 words)

54. Treated with EVOO

56. *Pebbles Flintstone's mom

57. Law school entry requirement, acr.

58. First name palindrome

59. Civil disorder

60. They're on Freddy's street

61. Widespread

62. Relating to armpit

63. 3 squared

66. Tight one in football

68. Bro's counterpart

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Obituaries

Marty Ott

GARFIELD CO. - Martin (Marty) Charter Ott, a dedicated husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and veteran, passed away on April 23, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born on May 28th, 1947, in Panguitch, Utah, to Faye Palmer Ott and McCune Charter Ott.

Marty attended Utah State University before marrying his loving wife, Ilene Anderson, on January 3rd, 1970. Together they raised two children, Matthew Charter Ott and Lee Ann Ott Grundy, and were blessed with two grandchildren, Carson Ott Grundy and Addison MaeLynn Grundy.

Marty proudly served his country as a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the Bronze Star for his bravery and service. After the war, he began a long and distinguished career with the National Park Service, serving at many national parks throughout his career, including Fire Island National Seashore, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Theodore Roosevelt NP, Olympic NP, Big Bend NP, Capitol Reef NP, Wind Cave NP, Utah State Coordinator for the Utah National Parks and Zion NP. He also served as the Deputy Director of the Utah Department of Natural Resources. Martin's dedication to his work and bravery earned him the Carnegie Medal and the Park Service Valor award.

Marty's last assignment before retirement was with the Bureau of Land Management as the state director for the state of Montana and the Dakotas. He worked tirelessly throughout his career to preserve and protect America's natural treasures, leaving a legacy that will endure for generations to come.

In retirement, Marty enjoyed exploring the beautiful surroundings of his home in Kanab, Utah, riding horses and motorcycle touring. He was also an avid animal lover, and he cherished his Black Lab, Ally, who preceded him in death, as well as the other dogs he had throughout his life.

Marty was preceded in death by his parents, McCune and Faye Ott, and his brother, Gary W. Ott. He is survived by his wife, Ilene, his children, Matthew Charter Ott (Cindy Morris-Ott) and Lee Ann Grundy (Cody Grundy), his grandchildren, Carson Ott Grundy (Raven), Addison MaeLynn Grundy, his great-grandchildren, Clancey Lee Grundy and McCuen Bown Grundy and his sisters Kathy Chamberlain (Brent Chamberlain) and Kristine Williams (Danny Williams).

Martin's love for his family was evident in everything he did, and he cherished his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and his memory will be treasured by all those who knew him.

Martin's dedication to his country and his lifelong commitment to preserving America's natural beauty will never be forgotten. His family and friends will miss him dearly, but they take comfort in knowing that his legacy will live on through his work and his loved ones.

Services were held at the LDS church in Tropic, Utah on April 29th. The viewing was held at 10 am with the service at 12 pm. Interment was held at the Georgetown cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Lewy Body Dementia Association. Services were arranged with Mosdell Mortuary of Kanab.

Oh, what great weather we have had these last few days. It was almost like we skipped spring and went into summer. The warm weather has greened up a lot of the lawns in town, and I don’t know if that is so great. I see folks out with mowers already. April sure flew by fast, and here it is, May, and it brings flowers.

May is named for the Roman goddess Maia, who oversaw the growth of plants. It also comes from the Latin word maiores, “elders,” who were celebrated during this month.

On the last Monday of the month, we celebrate Memorial Day. On Memorial Day, we honor those that gave their all while serving in the United States Armed Forces, particularly those who died in battle to keep our country free. On Veterans Day, we honor all of those that served our country in the military.

I found some interesting facts about Memorial Day in the Farmer’s Almanac that I didn’t know. Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day, starting with the American Civil War. It was inspired by the southern states who decorated the graves of both the Confederate and Union soldiers with flowers, wreaths, and flags.

The first observed Decoration Day was on May 5, 1866. On that same day, Maj. Gen. Jon A. Logan, commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, issued a General Order No 11, designating the 30th of May as an annual day of remembrance.

After World War 1, Decoration Day included all fallen soldiers, not just those

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from the Civil War. Memorial Day started being used as a name by World War 11. Memorial Day became the term in more common usage, and many states adopted resolutions to make it an official holiday.

Finally, in 1971, Memorial Day became a national holiday by an act of Congress. When the 1968 Uniform Monday Holiday Act took effect in 1979, which moved a few federal holidays to Monday to make a three-day holiday, Memorial Day was moved to the last Monday in May.

We have a young couple in town by the name of Chris and Hannah Calleros who lost their 5-month old daughter, Eleanor Catherine “Ella,” due to an illness. Ace Hardware is holding a drawing in honor of little “Ella” to raise funds to help her parents with the bills that come with such a tragedy. It will be for a Savage 110,6.5 Creedmoor W/Vortex crossfire scope. The retail cost is $534.99. The tickets are $5.00 or 5 for $20.00, and the drawing will be this Saturday at 4:00, so you don’t have a lot of time. You do not have to be present to win.

Thank you, Ace Hardware, for your kind deed.

If you want to get an early start on your gardening, a number of places around town have their spring flowers in stock. Red Rock Garden Center (the old Joe and Nan’s Place) has a big supply of plants of all kinds. Ace looks like they also have a big supply on hand, and these items go really fast.

The NBA Basketball second season started two weeks ago, and, so far, it looks like it is going to be

long. The Jazz didn’t make the cut, but after giving away four of their best players, they did quite well. Mitchell, Gobare and Russell all made it, but only Russell, who is with the Lakers, is still alive. Miami and the Lakers both beat the top teams, who had a lot of injuries. Miami is playing N.Y., and the Lakers will be up against Golden State. Many of the games, so far, have been really close, with the game decided in the last two minutes.

Last month, OPEC has cut back their oil another 1 million barrels a day to raise up the prices. Three years ago, they cut back three million barrels and that raised their product up from $40 a barrel to $130. However, unlike the first time, it didn’t work; oil is back down from $83 to under $75. OPEC can see the handwriting on the wall, and the demand for their product is a thing of the past, just like coal. With all the tax breaks that big oil gets, it is not being spent on drilling new wells, but for buying back the stock. Don’t expect gas to come down any in our area; with the tourists coming, it has always been up. National prices for 87 octane is $3.54, and ours is $3.99.

The American economy is leaving the rest of the world in the dust, said The Economist, despite what the politicians say. America remains the world’s richest, most productive and most innovative big economy. The U.S., today, accounts for 58% of the output of the G-7 group of leading nations, compared with 40% in 1990. The average income in Mississippi, America’s poorest state, is higher than in

Obituaries

France. America has done very well in the past three decades and will keep doing so if Americans can avoid narratives of negativity that invite politicians to mess up the next thirty years. The Stock Market was at 2,400 back in the 1990s, and recently, it closed at over 34,000.

The Millennials are doing fine also. Millennials are those that were born between 1981 and 1996. It is true that they got off to a tough start because the Great Recession struck just as many of them were joining the workforce. Many of them went to college and graduate schools and started their careers later. By 2019, households headed by Millennials were making considerably more money than those headed by the Silent Generation, Baby Boomers and Generation X at the same age. By 2020, 48% of Millennials have their own homes, same as older generations.

My favorite musical Phantom of the Opera closed on Broadway and grossed $3.65 million in the last week, due to prices going for $4,000 a seat. Since its start in 1988, it has taken in $1.3 billion dollars.

New York City tops all of the cities of the world as the wealthiest, with 340,000 millionaires last year. The South Bay area in California tops the world in billionaires with 63 living in Silicon Valley and San Francisco. I would not trade places with either one for Panguitch, even if they gave me all of that money. May the wind always be at your back. Mack O.

Andrew Nathaniel Englestead

PANGUITCH - Andrew Nathaniel Englestead, age 37, passed away April 21, 2023 in a tragic motorcycle accident in San Antonio, Texas. Andrew was born on April 15, 1986, in St George, Utah to Dean Curtis Englestead and Virginia Jackson Englestead. Drew spent most of his growing up time in Panguitch, Utah. He graduated from Panguitch High School in 2004, where he was beloved by many teachers, coaches and fellow students. While attending high school, Drew participated in many sports from cross country, baseball and was an exciting wrestler where he won many championships.

Drew was a very hard worker. His work ethic was something his employers always spoke highly about. He worked for San Antonio Protection Systems (SAPS), as an installation technician, for Christian Teachout, who became one of his greatest friends. He was so good at what he did, many other companies would call for his advice. He was loved by all his customers, and they would call and ask specifically for him.

He was very proud to own his own home, where he gardened and grew his own herbs and produce and would host friends to eat his delish BBQ foods; he was an expert in smoking brisket and cooking from scratch. He was a great cook.

Drew was a unique, funny, artistic person with many talents. He loved art, painting, drawing and music, where he was skilled in many instruments but was well known for his guitar abilities. Drew was self-taught and wrote many songs including both the lyrics and music and produced the instrumental backgrounds to the tracks. He shared these talents with family and close friends, and they loved to sit around and listen to him serenade them. Drew was in a band and sang at many venues. He was a devoted father and family man. His greatest accomplishment was being a wonderful dad to his daughter Lucyxana, or Lulo as she was known. She was his pride and joy, “Daddy’s little Girl,” and his world revolved around her. They had such a special daddy/daughter bond. He spent the majority of his time with her singing together, gardening, and painting. He loved to spend time with his family, specifically his brothers hunting, fishing, golfing, shooting guns and playing pool. He will be missed so much; family get togethers will never be the same.

Andrew was proud of his family heritage and ancestors and was big into genealogy.

Andrew was the kindest soul you would ever meet; his heart was gold. He would do anything for anyone and give all he had so they had what they needed. He was so generous, and gave so much to everyone, even to total strangers or the homeless so they had what they needed. He was the most Christ-like person you would ever meet.

Andrew is survived by his daughter Lucyxana Lorene Englestead, age 8, of San Antonio, Texas; parents Dean and Virginia Englestead, of Cedar City; brothers and sister: John, of Cedar City; Melissa (Chad) Veater, of Panguitch; Bracken (Eu), of Las Vegas, Nevada; Chase (Kelsie), of Bluffdale, Jarom, of Orem; grandfather Sterling Jackson, of Spanish Fork; and many nieces and nephews that loved him so much.

Andrew was preceded in death by his grandparents Ray and Louise Englestead and Lucille Jackson, Uncles Mark Englestead and David Jackson, and Nephew Brooks Longman.

Funeral Services will be held, Saturday May 6, 2023, at 12:00pm at the Panguitch Stake Center. Family and friends may call from 10-11:30am, at the Panguitch Stake Center (550 South 100 west). Interment will be at the Cedar City Cemetery (685 N Main, Cedar City, Utah 84721), following the funeral; Under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online Condolences can be sent, and funeral services can be viewed at www.mortuary.org

If you would like to help with Andrew’s service, donations can be made at: https:// giveahand.com/fundraiser/lulo-englestead?fbclid=IwAR2F0L7guI9HJg5x0_tjkEyO7 YEw185lJ4Qbs41LmvGrFVUavFeRr7SZEew&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

News from Wayne County Waiting for Spring to Sprung

WAYNE CO. - Wayne County is still waiting for spring to sprung. It is anyone’s guess what nighttime temps will drop to these days, and as usual, it is best to layer up before you leave the hut with your 30-ounce Yeti mug of almond mocha coffee. Springtime in Wayne County is like no other place in the northern hemisphere; just go out and knock on one of the thousands of camper doors out on Beas Lewis Flat and ask those folks what they think, and, no doubt, you will get an ear full.

If you have found yourself driving through Bicknell lately, surely you have noticed that the swimming pool is missing. The lot between the school building and where they hold shop class is now a crater that rivals anything on the moon, and it is Wayne County’s newest tourist attraction, sort of.

From Bicknell Main Street, it looks like someone won the lottery in Mesquite and went out and bought every piece of new construction equipment that they dreamed about owning as a kid. The construction site has the appearance of the largest sand box west of Hanksville. There are so many grown up men (and maybe a female or two) running back and forth in there riding on equipment that whoever is the safety officer must keep their spouse / partner awake at night flapping their arms.

In reference to rampant undesignated area camping, there are certain sites east of Torrey that

by Adus Dorsey

have popped up on free camping websites, and on any given day can be “home for a night” to 40 to 60 large to small campers and a multitude of multicolored tents scattered for a mile or more in the brush.

New roads in the once roadless area are showing up faster than some local folks can drag limbs out to stop them. What is most evident is the increase in toilet paper decorating the pinon trees and desperately hanging onto limbs for dear life, and when the wind blows, and the wind does blow in Wayne County, the white strands of thin paper find their way down and into the pristine confines of Capitol Reef National Park. Park personnel have been seen chasing it around with grab’em poles, wearing government issued personal protection gear.

Distressing and disgusting as it is, some of the visiting RV’ers can’t resist opening their sewer drain valves as soon as they are ready to pull out on the highway, and it is best to have your windshield wiper fluid reservoir full when that happens. (And for those that live on the East side of Torrey, it is best to take your trash can in as soon as Guido dumps it, as them rowdy out of town RVer’s will fill it with their refuse if you don't.)

To be fair, and for the most part, visitors to Wayne County are courteous and kind when you run into them in the Royal's Food Town. If they ask for directions to your favorite fishing hole, it is best to be prepared for that question,

or it won’t be your favorite fishing hole for long.

If you really want to see a place that is hopping, go to Hanksville. If you didn’t know any better, you wouldn’t be all that surprised to learn that Hanksville was going to be the new site of a Wayne County Wal-Mart or Walgreens on the corner of Highway 24 and 95. If the truth were to be told, there were local reports from Easter weekend that there was an hour wait for a seat at some of the finer eating establishments in town. Luckily, those local individuals who knew the owners were quickly whisked away to special reserved seating for locals in good standing.

Wayne County farmers are all out in full force these days laying down the brown stuff to grow the green stuff. Tractors, plows, and other farm implements that have been stowed away in barns and sheds all winter received their annual tire kicks, tune ups and oil changes, and have been seen making their designated back-and-forth treks in fields throughout Wayne County from Fremont to Bicknell. In Hanksville, those clod busters down there have been chomping at the bit since February to get out in the fields, but it was later in March before the weather in the lower country showed signs that there was really going to be a spring.

As far as the cows are concerned, they seem to have a sixth sense about when the weather's going to turn, so they stand around in large groups waiting for the next bale of hay to drop off the wagon before they get too excited about anything, except maybe auction day when some of their pals come up missing.

For the most part, life is good in Wayne County. Gas prices hover around $3.70 a gallon up-county, and even more the closer you get to Highway 12.

May 8 - May 14

by John Mosley

There are only two planets visible in the evening sky, but they’re putting on a nice show. If you merely step outside, glance up, notice them, and return inside, you’ve missed half the show. They’re changing position at a visible rate that you can easily see from night to night, and what’s even better is that they’re in front of the many stars of the Milky Way—so you can easily note their progress. Your eyes alone are plenty good enough, but as is so often the case, binoculars are better.

Venus is the brightest thing in the night sky (other than the moon, of course), and it’s a third of the way up the western sky as darkness falls. It’s in front of the many stars of Gemini, the Twins, roughly midway between the orange star Betelgeuse in Orion and Aldebaran in Taurus. On the 8th, use binoculars to spot the star cluster M35 less than 2° to the lower left of Venus; M35 consists of several hundred stars some 2,800 light years distant that were born together roughly 100 million years ago (compare to our sun, which was born 4½ billion years ago) and that now travel together through space. It’s a grand sight through any telescope.

Venus is moving eastward through Gemini and quickly distances itself from the cluster, but M35 remains.

Mars is moving eastward too, at the rate of ½° per night (half of Venus’ rate), and it’s some 20° east (upper left) of Venus. If you’ve been watching the sky regularly, you’ll recall that recently Mars was below Castor and Pollux, the heads of the Twins, but it’s moving to the left of them and will soon be in line with them. The planet and two stars are very nearly equal

in brightness, and they form a nice trio. By your own observations, when do you estimate Mars will align with Castor and Pollux? (Of course, with SkySafari and Stellarium you can look ahead.)

Venus and Mars are both moving eastward— Venus at twice the rate of Mars—but it won’t catch Mars. Venus moves only so far from the sun before it turns back and moves westward, and it will do that this summer before there can be a conjunction.

For something different, look for the star Chi Cygni, a star in Cygnus that swells and then contracts in a cycle of 408 days, changing its diameter from 121 to 288 million miles and its brightness by 23,000 times! At faintest, it’s visible only a good-size amateur telescope while at brightest —predicted for this month

—it’s easily visible to the naked eye and binoculars. Use an app like SkySafari or Stellarium to plot its location. Here’s another example of change in the sky that you can see for yourself. You’ll find Saturn low in the southeast as morning twilight begins. It’s in Aquarius, a part of the sky with no bright stars, so you’ll have no trouble picking it out.

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.

Draft Decision:

Draft Decision

Cont'd from A1

We recognize the importance of livestock grazing in our area and the short and long-term importance of healthy and sustainable rangeland vegetation, especially during the unfortunate drought-like conditions that we experienced for the past several years. We think this draft decision strikes the appropriate balance.—Mike Elson, Forest Supervisor on Fishlake National Forest Richfield. This is an opportunity for the public to talk directly with subject matter experts.

cially during the unfortunate drought-like conditions that we experienced for the past several years,” said Mike Elson, Forest Supervisor on Fishlake National Forest.

“We think this draft decision strikes the appropriate balance.”

The Notice of Availability of the final environmental impact statement and draft record of decision was published in the Federal Register on April 28, 2023. The corresponding legal notice was published in The Richfield Reaper on Wednesday, May 3rd.

The Forest will hold an open house public meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 6 p.m. downstairs in the Sevier County Administration Building located in

“We encourage public participation in these engagements, allowing for dialogue with those who have worked on this final environmental impact statement and record of decision and can answer your questions,” said Richfield District Ranger, Jason Kling.

The draft record of decision is subject to the 45-day objection process outlined in 36 CFR Part 218. For more information about the objection process, please review the draft record of decision at www.fs.usda.gov/projects/ fishlake/landmanagement/ projects.

—Fishlake National Forest

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

Schools and Sports

Garfield County School District Teacher Highlight

by Danette Verde

Cameron Henrie - Panguitch Elementary School

PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

1st, and Trentin Keele took 7th.

In the Girls 800m, Paisley Henrie took 7th. The girls took 1st in the 4X400 1st, and the boys took 2nd.

The Cats Track team went down to Water Canyon for their meet this week and did real well.

In the Sprint Relay, the girls took 2nd and the boys took 3rd.

In the Boys 110 Hurdles, Tyler Cox came in 1st, and Trentin Keele came in 5th.

In the 100m, Paxton Miller came in 7th.

In the Girls 1600m Adelaide Englestead took 1st, and Paisley Henrie came in 2nd.

In the Boys 1600m, Carter Yardley came in 3rd, and Mark Tebbs took 7th.

In the Girls 400m Halie Wilcox came in 1st, and Maddie Albrecht came in 7th.

Cameron Henrie has taught in Garfield County for seven years and Iron County for five years. He is now the 6th-grade teacher at Panguitch Elementary School. Parker Henrie (above)—Cameron's son—is shown programming the tiny computer called the Micro:Bit, which Henrie's 6th-grade class has been learning to use this year.

PANGUITCH - Cam-

eron Henrie has taught in Garfield County for seven years and Iron County for five years. He is now the 6th-grade teacher at Panguitch Elementary School. He and his wife have six wonderful children. They love spending time outdoors exploring beautiful southern Utah, reading books, playing sports, and working together.

This year, he learned how to use Micro:Bits with his students and to “see all the amazing things a tiny pocket-sized computer can be coded to do.” Seeing how software and hardware work together has been a lot of fun, he says. When asked about the district Computer Science program, Henrie said, “I love that Garfield County School District is putting more emphasis on Computer Science to give us closer access and influence

to the rest of the world."

“My hope is that students will learn the skills necessary to help them compete in the marketplace of their choosing so that they can have more career options, as well as having

the option to move back to our little communities while working remotely. Computer Science opens up many possibilities and is essential for success in the workforce, and by working together, we can set our stu-

dents up for success in the future,” said Henrie.

In the Boys 400m, Cameron Parkins came in 7th.

The girls took 3rd in the 4X100, and the boys took 4th.

In the Girls 300m Hurdles, Hailie Wilcox took 1st, and Clee Orton took 4th.

In the Boys 300m Hurdles, Tyler Cox took

In the Girls High Jump, Lexie Palmer took 2nd.

In the Girls Javelin, Brayli Frandsen took 2nd, Josslyn Griffian took 3rd, Adelaide Englestead took 5th, and Maddice Albrecht came in 7th.

In the Boys Shot Put, Cole Harcone took 7th.

In the Boys Discus, Kadi Bridges came in 2nd, and Justis Savage came in 4th.

In the Girls Long Jump, Tay Miller came in 6th.

In the Boys High Jump, Paxton Miller came in 2nd, and Rem Chappell came in 4th.

In the Boys Javelin Cole Harland took 1st. Cael Houston took 6th, and Ruston Torgestan came in 7th.

Both teams had no shows; the girls took 2nd, and the boys took 4th. Next week, the Cats go up to the BYU Invitational, and they have a record 44 that have qualified for this meet. Regions will be held in Milford on Wednesday the 10th.

Groundbreaking:

Groundbreaking

Cont'd from A1

We are excited to have this new building that will be something our community can be proud of...—David Chappell, Wayne High School Principal excited for the new high school and look forward to its projected completion in August 2024.

selves Wayne Badgers... High school activities draw members from all our communities to come and walk the halls of our school. We are excited to have this new building that will be something our community can be proud of...the Staff of Wayne High and Middle School look forward to making it a great place for our students to learn and grow.”

Students, faculty and staff are very grateful and

The Wayne County School District would like to take this opportunity to thank the many participants who have made this endeavor possible, including, but not limited to; Senator Derrin Owens, Representative Brad Last, State Superintendent Sydnee Dickson, Deputy Superintendent of Operations Scott Jones, Sevier SD Superintendent Cade Douglas, USBE Finance Committee, State

Board of Education, County Commissioners Roger Brian, Dennis Blackburn and Kerry Cook, WCSD Superintendent Randy Shelley, WCSD Business Administrator Tyler Newton, Hogan Construction and its many unnamed, but much appreciated, sub-contractors, VCBO architects, and finally a special thank you to our Wayne County community members for their continued support of our students and schools.

—Wayne County School District

Courtesy Shawn Caine

Report: UT Sees Child Population Increase Despite National Decline

by Alex Gonzalez, Utah News Connection

According to an Annie E.

2020.

UTAH - A new report found the population of children recorded in 2020 was 1.1 million fewer than in 2010. According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, it is the first absolute drop in the number of kids decadeto-decade since the Great Depression. However, Utah is among the five states seeing the largest increase in the number of children in the same time frame.

Martin Munoz, Kids Count director at Voices for Utah Children, said those younger than 18 make up about one-third of the state's population, but said

Foundation report,

they are noticing declines as well. Munoz pointed out the birthrate has declined for a number of reasons, and added the trend will have implications for the future.

"We are facing, down the road, a very smaller workforce, labor force to provide for as generations get older and providing that tax-based support," Munoz explained.

Munoz emphasized it is important to note the report is using data from the 2020 census, which he said presented challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He argued the pandemic "threw a huge wrench into the count."

The report states children younger than four had a higher net undercount and "preliminary analysis suggests Black and Hispanic children were missed at a higher rate than white children."

Munoz added "it'll be interesting" to see where things are for the state of Utah and the country in 2030 during the next census count.

Munoz contended despite the national decrease in the child population, more should be done to ensure children and families have access to programs to help them succeed. He added for Utahns think-

ing about having kids, or for those who already have them, the rising cost of child care is a real concern.

"It's going to be scary over the next years seeing how we try to figure out to provide child care in our nation," Munoz asserted. "How are we going to work to make sure families are able to continue working, but then also making sure their children have a safe place to be taken care of."

The report also highlighted racial diversity among children is increasing, to which Munoz said he hopes schools and institutions are able to become more culturally sensitive.

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Casey

Utah saw a 9% increase in child population from 2010 to

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 24, 2023 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

GARFIELD COUNTY

NEW APPLICATION(S)

97-2507 (A83737): ANDY Rice propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (100W 100N Boulder, Utah) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

97-2509 (A83746): Julie Lesser propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (4 mi SE of Boulder, Utah) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S)

61-3402 (a50263): Perry M. Barlow, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.8 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles north of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; STOCKWATERING.

EXTENSION(S)

61-2086 (a35753): Hatch Town Corporation is/are filing an extension for 0.5 cfs from the Surface and Underground Water wells (Hatch Town) for MUNICIPAL: In Hatch.

NONUSE APPLICATION(S)

61-3002: Liquid Gold Holdings LLC is/are seeking a nonuse period for 6 ac-ft. from the Henrie Slough (8 miles SW of Hatch) for IRRIGATION.

61-3405 (A2408): Family Trust of The George R. Aiken Jr. and Donna M. Aiken Revocable Trust is/are seeking a nonuse period for 12.7 ac-ft. from the Broad Hollow Springs (2 miles south of Hatch) for IRRIGATION.

KANE COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S)

61-3407 (a50197): Strawberry Valley Investment Corporation propose(s) using 0.0016 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from the Unnamed Spring (near Strawberry Valley Estates) for DOMESTIC.

EXTENSION(S)

61-1359 (a34764): Kane County Water Conservancy District is/are filing an extension for 0.118 cfs OR 36.07 ac-ft. from groundwater (Duck Crk, Strawberry Valley) for MUNICIPAL: In Kane County Water Conservancy District.

61-1335 (a34763): Kane County Water Conservancy District is/are filing an extension for 0.16 cfs OR 28.8 ac-ft. from groundwater (Duck Crk, Strawberry Valley) for MUNICIPAL: In Kane County Water Conservancy District.

WAYNE COUNTY

NEW APPLICATION(S)

95-5492 (A83743): Jeffrey and Rachelle Williams propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile southeast of Teasdale) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

95-5493 (A83744): W-4 Ranch Company LLC propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles southeast of Teasdale) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

95-5494 (A83748): Raymond Barlow propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater and spring (3 miles south of Bicknell) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

95-5495 (A83749): Tony Jackson propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater and spring (3 miles south of Bicknell) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.

State Engineer

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 27 and MAY 4, 2023

LAND FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION

UTAH TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION

Legal Notices

NOTICE OF FINAL TAX SALE

Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of May, 2023 at 10:00 o’clock a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash, under the provisions of Section 59-2-1351.1, the following described real property located in the county and now delinquent and subject to tax sale. A bid for less than the total amount of taxes, interest, penalty, and administrative cost which are a charge upon the real estate will not be accepted.

NOTICE: The Garfield County Recorder’s Office has maps available upon request for a nominal fee. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO DETERMINE THE PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE LAND, ITS GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, ACCESSIBILITY AND AVAILABILITY OR VALIDITY OF WATER RIGHTS.

PARCEL 1. Gregory & Megan Leech 135 Fox Run Road

Pinehurst, NC 28374

TRABC-1

08-0010-0001

All of Lot 1 of the Reserve at Bryce Canyon Subdivision.

Total Fees and Taxes

Due: $1,391.60

PARCEL 2. Timothy McNeely 4520 Bradpoint Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89130

HCD-44-1 13-0041-0101

Beginning at the South quarter corner of Section 27, Township 37 South, Range 2 West Salt Lake Base and Meridian and running thence along the South Line said Section 27 North 89°49’43” West 936.30 feet (Deed N89°49’22” West 936.09 feet); Thence departing said South line and running north 0°23’50” West 867.60 feet (Deed 867.79 feet) to a point on the South right of way line of an existing county road; Thence along said right of way line as follows: North 72° 27’03” East 82.96 feet; Thence North 70°32’59” East 227.76 feet; Thence North 45° 42’27” East 165.33 feet (Deed 164.87 feet); Thence departing said right of way line and running South 51°27’51” East 671.99 feet (Deed 671.93 feet) to a point on the North South quarter Section line; Thence South 0°23’02” East (Deed South 0°23’50” East) a long said quarter section line 668.05 feet to the point of beginning.

Total Fees and Taxes

IN

Due: $2,889.64 PARCEL 3. Linda Smith Angelo 7048 Grasswood Dr Las Vegas, NV 89147

SRE-89

14-0072-0089 All of Lot 89 Sevier River Estates Amended.

Total Fees and Taxes

Due: $526.30 PARCEL 4. Audrey L Hoppe Trustee 8100 Pacific Cove Dr Las Vegas, NV 89128

WR-474-7 16-0081-1078

The West half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 4, Township 36 South, Range 6 West Salt Lake Base and Meridian.

Total Fees and Taxes

Due: $888.78 PARCEL 5. RAA II LLC

C/O AJ Lodging Corporation 11780 North US 31 Edinburgh, IN 46124

TCDB-20

22-0077-0020

Beginning at the East quarter corner of Section 7, Township 36 South, Range 3 West Salt Lake Base and Meridian and running thence along the quarter Section line South 89°45’16” West 1243.72 feet to a point on the Easterly right of way line of Highway SR 63; Thence along the said right of way line North 11°43’33” East 543.03 feet to a brass cap right of way marker said point being a point of spiral to the left; Thence along said spiral curve 262.91

feet to the point of spiral to curve cord for said spiral curve is North 9°10’04” East 262.71 feet; the circular curve has a central angle of 28°50’02” and a radius of 1054.93 (Radius point bares North 85° 46’23” West); Thence along the arc of said curve 530.89 feet; Thence North 16°53’45” East 144.20 feet to a point on the Southerly right of way of Highway SR 12; Thence South 65° 53’50” East 522.15 feet and South 62°25’51” East 748.36 feet along said right of way line to the Section line; Thence departing said right of way line South 0°09’48” East 881.13 feet along the Section line to the point of beginning.

Total Fees and Taxes

Due: $18,331.42

PARCEL 6.

Dos Equis Holding

LLC

3333 East Serene Avenue Ste 100 Henderson, NV 89074

WPL-10

23-0080-0010

All of Lot 10 West Panguitch Lake Subdivision Amended. Total Fees and Taxes

Due: $1,484.32 PARCEL 7. Dos Equis Holding

LLC 3333 East Serene Avenue Ste 100 Henderson, NV 89074 WPL-12 23-0080-0012 All of Lot 12 West Panguitch Lake Subdivision Amended.

Total Fees and Taxes

Due: $1,484.32 PARCEL 8.

Joel Christopher Vitalich Trustee 2205 West 25th St #1 San Pedro, CA 90732

WR-186-2 23-0081-0885

Beginning at a point North 0°11’10” West along the North South quarter Section line 462.00 feet from the center of Section 31, Township 35 South, Range 7 West Salt Lake Base and Meridian and running thence North 0°11’10” West along said quarter Section line 38.51 feet more or less to a point on the Southerly right of way line of Clear Creek Canyon Road; Thence South 50° 41’02” East along said right of way line 60.58 feet; Thence South 89°50’14” West 46.74 feet to the point of beginning.

Utah Trust Lands Administration is selling a oneacre lot located in Garfield County in the historic Widtsoe area at a public online auction to be held June 8-13, 2023. The Widtsoe Townsites are located on State Highway 22, approximately 13 miles north of Bryce Canyon. Several lots have already been sold by Trust Lands in the area and are being developed. This is the last remaining lot owned by Trust Lands. The minimum acceptable price will be $20,000.00. Financing is available. For more information about this property and our auctions, please visit our website at trustlands.utah.gov or call (801) 538-5163.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 4, 11 & 18, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

PANGUITCH CEMETERY DISTRICT

This is a Public Notice from Panguitch Cemetery. Please remove all flowers and other items that are not attached to the headstone. Please have them removed by May 25th. We will be getting the cemetery ready for Memorial Day, and maintenance for the summer months.

Thanks, Panguitch Cemetery, board

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 4 & 11, 2023

WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 11th day of April, 2023.

INVITATION TO BID

HENRIEVILLE TOWN PLAYGROUND INSTALLATION

HENRIEVILLE TOWN

THE TOWN OF HENRIEVILLE INVITES BIDS FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT THE HENRIEVILLE TOWN PARK LOCATED AT 70 WEST MAIN, HENRIEVILLE, UTAH 84736. THE WORK INCLUDES EXCEVATING THE GROUND AT A 6 INCH DEPTH (SOIL STAYS ONSITE); FRENCH DRAIN UP TO 50 FEET; CONCRETE CURBING ALL AROUND AT 6 INCHES TALL X 6 INCHES WIDE AT 26 LINEAR FEET; INSTALLATION OF A KING KONG 46 FT X 28 FT PLAYGROUND; 3 BAY 5 SINGLE POST SWING FRAME; SEATS; PLACEMENT OF RUBBER MULCH; PLASTIC LANDSCAPE TIMBER WITH SPIKES; ADA PLAYGROUND RAMP. THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY A GRANT THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM. THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH ALL FEDERAL LABOR STANDARDS AND ATTENDANT LAWS, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF THE MOST CURRENT DAVIS-BACON WAGES AND COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 3 TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOWER INCOME PERSONS AND SMALL BUSINESSES. LOCAL, MINORITY AND WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS OWNERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BID. THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER WILL BE SELECTED.

BIDDING DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUDING DAVID-BACON WAGE DECISION INFORMATION, MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE HENRIEVILLE TOWN OFFICE LOCATED AT 70 WEST MAIN, HENRIEVILLE, UTAH 84736, BEGINNING MAY 1, 2023 AT 9:00 AM. IF AWARD IS NOT MADE WITHIN 90 DAYS OF DAVIS BACON WAGE DECISION NOTICE, THE WAGES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE HENRIEVILLE TOWN OFFICE, 70 WEST MAIN STREET, HENRIEVILLE, UTAH 84736 ON OR BEFORE JUNE 5, 2023, AT 5:00 PM. BIDS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED AND READ AT THE HENRIEIVLLE TOWN BOARD MEETING TO COMMENCE AT 7:00 PM ON JUNE 8, 2023, IN THE HENRIEVILLE TOWN HALL. BIDDER MUST BE A UTAH LICENSED CONTRACTOR. BID BOND MUST ACCOMPANY EACH BID TO BE CONSIDERED.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 27 and MAY 4, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR TORREY WATER USERS TORREY TOWN

A public hearing will be held to discuss proposed changes to the Torrey water rate schedule. Public comment will be invited.

May 11, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Torrey Town Pavilion.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 27 and MAY 4, 2023

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE FROM: RESIDENTIAL/ AGRICULTURAL TO: INDUSTRIAL WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

INTENDED USE: PHASE 1 OF A 20 MEGAWATT SOLAR POWER GENERATION SYSTEM INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF A 10 MILE TRANSMISSION LINE AT A 69 KV CAPACITY

ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED BY: INVESTORS CAPITAL ALLIANCE LLC/ PANDORA MINERAL RESOURCES a SUBSIDIARY MILTON A. TURNER - CEO of OPERATIONS KIM E. WILSON PROJECT MANAGER A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD PRIOR TO THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON MAY 10, 2023 @ 7 PM AT THE WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE

PARCEL: 02-0066-0948 / O-946-2

LEGAL DES: ALL OF SECTION 36 T29S R11E

LOCATED 10 MILES SOUTHEAST OF HANKSVILLE UTAH

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 27 and MAY 4, 2023

Garfield Commission: Approval of the Rural Transportation Infrastructure Tax, supercharging stations in Bryce and Bryce Canyon National Park, a Rangeland Scientific Study, development of a countywide master transportation plan, approval of Ordinance 2023-5, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and Department of Agriculture and Food updates and a Garfield Co. Farm Bureau report discussed.

and the Farm Bureau. Commissioner Taylor encouraged community leaders and residents alike to get involved in the county fair. He also promoted participation in the hospital fundraiser dinner coming up in August.

Commissioners Tebbs said the Sheriff has been reaching out to communities regarding flooding concerns. Sandbags are available, along with the resources to fill them. Contact the Garfield County Sheriff’s office.

Tebbs said Bryce Canyon National Park and Bryce Canyon City are “exploring the idea” of acquiring supercharging stations for electric vehicles. UDOT grants are available [as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, passed in 2021]. Tebbs also met with the County Development Board as they identify community resources lacking throughout the county. He said they plan to come up with a way to identify people they know who are working elsewhere in trades and professional services and encouraged them to move back.

Public Works, Dave Dodds: Dodds reported on the single respondent to the RFP for a Rangeland Scientific Study. Garfield and Kane Counties want to contract a study “to show how grazing helps the landscape.” The Commissioners approved Robert Stater

for conducting the study. Although Stater’s project estimate was not mentioned in the meeting, the state is allocating $500K for the project.

Dodds announced development of a countywide master transportation plan, funded by a Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) grant. This will examine all roads in the county, as well as potential new development and connectivity, and access to public lands. In addition, another grant is in place for walking/biking/hiking travel, looking at connecting existing trails within the county. UDOT has a total of $40M this year to spend statewide. Dodds said they have $75K available now to hire a contractor to develop plans, and only need a $10K county match, already budgeted. Dodds also mention chipsealing to begin soon on 7-8 miles of the Burr Trail, near Ticaboo.

Planning, Kaden Figgins: Figgins read Resolution 2023-6, Annexation and De-annexation. The county is urging all “urbantype development, both residential and commercial” to locate within municipalities where feasible.

The Commission also approved Ordinance 2023-5, Zoning Ordinance Amendments. The amendment increases the scope for notification of zoning map amendments. They approved an amendment to a Ticaboo subdivision, combining lots. Finally, they approved Resolution 20237, Fee Schedule Amendments, which creates no new fees but includes the Sheriff’s Department fees.

Department of Agriculture and Food, Department Update, Commissioner Craig Buttars and staff: Buttars and staff ran down a laundry list of the department’s goals and programs. Food security, water optimization, ag land preservation, and agricultural education, including enticing younger people into the field, top the list. Resources for meat and vegetable processing will be expanded; applications

for food processing grants open May 1. The Water Optimization program offers a 50/50 match to assist ag producers with piping, canal lining, conversion to drip irrigation, and other water efficiency activities.

An ag assistance program offers health care vouchers to individuals and families. Conservation easements are handled in the department to protect migration corridors as well as preserve ag land. The LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Protection Fund, HB371, provides for ag land protection. Commissioner Tebbs suggested offering ag-oriented trade school options for “parents concerned about communist ideologies in our universities” and instead offer lower cost, agfocused career pathways that don’t have to offer humanities classes. Buttars agreed to look into it.

Farm Bureau Leg report, Allen Henrie:

The president of the Garfield County Farm Bureau indicated concern about some of the water authorization bills prioritizing Great Salt Lake and not rural, southern Utah. However, he was pleased with SB277 Ag Water Optimization that provides a way for water users to sell or lease water they’ve been able to conserve, lessening the “use it or lose it” pressure on ag producers.

The Commission approved a business license for Fish House Ranch in Hatch, then went into closed session to discuss personnel.

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

—Insider

Bonnie Mangold: On

May 11, at 7:00 p.m., Mangold will talk with Don Gomes about her cello career that has spanned more than six decades.

Bonnie Mangold

Cont'd from A1 that she held until moving to Teasdale in 2006.

The beauty and solitude of Wayne County has allowed her to heal from an illness that left her unable to play the cello for a time. However, the hiatus in playing motivated her to turn to the art of writing. Currently, she is working on her fourth book, an étude book for cellists based on her own pieces. Mangold continues to perform as part of the Mangold Duo with her sister, pianist Marilyn Garst. Their many performances in Washington, D.C., included venues such as The National Gallery of Art, but one of Mangold’s favorite recollections is of a performance some years

ago here in Wayne County for the Entrada Institute. But did you know?...

"Classic Conversations" are produced and moderated by Don Gomes, vice president of the Entrada Institute. Gomes spent 25 years as an award-winning public broadcaster in Utah, Indiana, and Texas; and his refined interviewing skills are exhibited at each "Classic Conversation." To register for this program, go to www.entradainstitute.org, click on “Attend an Event,” and fill out the brief form. You will find the latest Utah Department of Health protocols for COVID there. This event will also be livestreamed at Entrada Institute on Facebook. —Entrada Institute

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HELP WANTED

Corrections Officer

Garfield County is accepting applications for a Corrections Officer Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office or online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until the position in filled

Anyone interested in applying for this position must pass the National Peace Officer Selection Exam prior to making application. The Exam is given at the Browning Learning Center on the Dixie College Campus. For additional information regarding the Exam and registration requirements, contact the Browning Learning Center at (435) 652-7696. The exam is also given at Southern Utah University.

Call 435-586-5419 for additional information.

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

Wildlife Technician

Garfield County is accepting applications for a seasonal, full-time Wildlife Technician

The application process closes 5:00 pm Friday, May 19, 2023.

Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office, 55 South Main, Panguitch, UT 84759 or online at Garfield.utah.gov.

Additional information can be obtained by calling Dave Dodds at (435) 676-1119. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.

Announcement of Positions

Wayne School District is hiring for the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.waynesd.org

Secondary Math Teacher - WHS

Head Volleyball Coach - WHS

Head Cook / Head Custodian - Loa Elementary

Assistant Cook - Loa Elementary

Teaching Assistant - Hanksville Elementary

*All Jobs are open until filled Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications.

Facilities & Grounds

Maintenance

Employee

Our growing city is currently in need of a responsible individual to help maintain buildings and grounds for Bryce Canyon City

Employee will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing minor mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Other responsibilities will include but are not limited to the cleaning of all facilities and grounds owned/leased by Bryce Canyon City. The individual will be responsible to oversee the upkeep of equipment and supplies as well as coordinate activities within the city buildings. Computer skills helpful

For a complete job description please contact Sydney Lamas, Bryce Canyon City Clerk.

The position will be full time hourly and wage will be based on experience. The position will also include family medical, dental insurance, pension and 401K. Please contact Sydney Lamas, Bryce Canyon City Clerk for an application at Sydney@brycecanyoncityut.gov.

Job posting will close May 15th, 2023.

Sydney Syrett-Lamas

Bryce Canyon City Clerk

Announcement of Positions 2023-24 School Year

Secondary Math Teacher

Wayne School District is accepting applications for the following position:

Secondary Math Teacher

Wayne High School - Candidates need to have a Bachelor’s Degree and Utah Secondary Teaching License with a Level 4 Math Endorsement; or be working toward these credentials. Applicants must also possess a knowledge of the subject matter and appropriate instructional methodologies, good communication skills, and be proficient working as a member of a team. Candidates seeking an intern position will be considered.

This is a full-time position with benefits Salary will be based on qualifications and Wayne School District teacher salary schedule.

Interested individuals may fill out a written application at Wayne School District Office, 79 North 100 West Bicknell, UT or found online at waynesd. org

Interested individuals should submit a letter detailing their interest in the position, their qualifications, and experience. A current resume, a university transcript showing all course work, a copy of the applicant’s teaching certificate, and two letters of recommendation should accompany the application letter.

Applications for any positions may be submitted in person or electronically to tyler.newton@ waynesd.org and/or randy.shelley@waynesd.org

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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

Custodian at Bryce Valley High

Full-Time Teacher at Escalante Elementary

Food Service Manager in Panguitch

Assistant Volleyball Coach at Bryce Valley High

Computer Science Para at Panguitch Elementary

Drama/Music Teacher at Panguitch Middle/High

Head & Assistant Track Coach at Bryce Valley High

Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers in Escalante

Route Bus Driver in Boulder

Para-Professionals at All Schools

Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers

SALARY: Please see 2022-2023 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children. See the job description for additional requirements.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified or certified application.

Please direct questions to:

AES Head Teacher Robin Gibbs (435-624-3221)

BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322)

BVES Principal Pete Peterson (435-679-8619)

BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-679-8835)

EES/EHS Principal Peter Baksis (435-826-4205)

PES Principal Lisa Breinholt (435-676-8847)

PMS/PHS Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-8805)

Superintendent John Dodds (435-676-8821)

Online application available: www.garfk12.org

Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

DEADLINE: See the district website for closing date of each position. Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

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

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

Front Desk Agents

Laundry Services

Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen

Positions to start April 1st through October 31st

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

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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MEETINGS

TROPIC AA MEETING

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

LDS ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAM

PANGUITCH

The LDS Addiction Recovery Program meets every Wednesday at 7pm at the Panguitch Stake Center, 550 S. 100 W Panguitch. Call 559-908-1498 for information.

CROSSWORD SOLUTION