The Wayne & Garfield County Insider May 12, 2022

The

Insider

Serving Wayne & Garfield Counties, Utah

Loa • Fremont • Lyman • Bicknell • Teasdale • Torrey • Grover • Fruita • Caineville • Hanksville Panguitch • Panguitch Lake • Hatch • Antimony • Bryce • Tropic • Henrieville • Cannonville • Escalante • Boulder

Thursday, May 12, 2022

Bryce Canyon City Town Council

Issue # 1460

insiderutah.com

American Teasdale Park Committee is Once Again Asking for Volunteers for Their Annual Community Park Spring Clean-up Day on May 14 Legion Post #92 is Offering $750 Scholarship to 2 Wayne Students Interested in Attending Trade School

by Kadi Franson

May 5 BRYCE - Mayor Syrett facilitated and Sydney SyrettLamas took the minutes.

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

Wellness Center Shot Clock - Total costs for the new shot clock are still being determined based on some electrical unknowns.

Senior Scholarship Awards - Eight $500.00 scholarships were approved this year, with four students from Escalante, two students from Panguitch, and two from Bryce Valley receiving awards.

Bryce Valley School Track Donation - The Bryce Valley track team requested a donation from the council.

Normally, the team stays at state meets for one night, but this year, they are planning to stay for two nights. The students are paying for some of the lodging fees ($50/ea).

A donation to the track team would help to cover the remaining lodging costs and dinner. A motion was approved to donate $1,100.00 to the Bryce Valley track team.

Cemetery Plot Purchase - The council approved plot purchases for Gordon Topham and JoAnn Topham, Bryce Town Council Cont'd on page 8

by Lisa Jeppson

Courtesy Barb Walkush

Teasdale Park Committee is asking for volunteers to participate in this year's Teasdale Community Park Spring Clean-up Day on Saturday, May 14, 2022. In 2021, 60 volunteers helped make the Clean-up Day hugely successful. Activities this year include road, park, and playground clean-up and weeding.

TEASDALE - The Teasdale Park Committee is hosting their annual Spring Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m at the Teasdale Community Park.

In 2021, 60 volunteers made the Clean-up Day a complete success, and the

Bryce Canyon Announces Changes to Private Horse Ride Rules Changes will mitigate safety concerns by separating private and concessioner rides by time

Courtesy National Park Service

Horse riders along Peekaboo Loop Trail at Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce Canyon National Park has announced changes to its private horse use reservation system.

BRYCE - Effective immediately, Bryce Canyon National Park has announced changes to its private horse use reservation system. This change comes as a result of increasing private horse use and in response to health and safety concerns raised by Garfield County officials about conflicts between concessioner and private horse groups on steep, narrow trails. By modifying the reservation system to provide dedicated times for each user group, the park intends to preserve access while mitigating risks. Ultimately, the park will utilize a public planning process to develop

a long-term solution that best balances public enjoyment, access and safety.

When private and concessioner horse ride groups meet on the trail, unfamiliar horses can behave unpredictably, creating interactions that are especially difficult for inexperienced concessioner riders to control safely. Riders may also be forced to turn around, often in areas where steep cliffs and sensitive resources give little room to do so.

The park’s highest priority is the health and safety of Horse Ride Rules Cont'd on page 2

REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA

Committee is again looking for help from the community.

A schedule of events for the day includes: • Community dumpster - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Road clean-up • Park clean-up, park trail and pump track weeding • Playground clean-up (weed

Wayne County Commission

Courtesy Barb Walkush

and refresh last year’s playground mulch) • Lunch at noon - catered

by Teasdale resident Beth Peisner of The Garden Patch - Everyone is welcome to bring a side dish and socialize with neighbors.

- Information on the pro-

Face Masks Still Required in Intermountain Healthcare Facilities, Including Intermountain Garfield Memorial Hospital

by Lisa Jeppson

May 2 WAYNE COUNTY - The Wayne County Commission Meeting was held on May 2, 2022. Commissioners Brain and Blackburn were in attendance. Commissioner Wood was excused. The agenda for the meeting was accepted and approved. The minutes from the Commission meeting held on 04/18/2022 were accepted and approved.

The first order of business was the bid opening for new blinds for the Wayne County Community Center. Two bids were received, and the low bid was approved and accepted.

Jeanie Webster and Sherriff Dan Jensen presented a proposal for Verkada security cameras to be located at the Wayne County Fairgrounds and the Wayne County Courthouse. A grant has been obtained through FEMA and Homeland Security in the amount of $26,000. The total cost at this time for 12 cameras Wayne Commission Cont'd on page 2

Courtesy Becki Bronson

Despite the lifting of mask mandates at many public sites, patients and visitors are still required to wear a mask when inside Garfield Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home.

PANGUITCH - Despite masking mandates being lifted at many public sites, such as airports, all Intermountain facilities, including Garfield Me-

morial Hospital and Garfield Memorial Nursing Home, still require patients and visitors all to wear a mask at all times while inside the facility.

The requirement for masking is in place indefinitely.

Mask Mandates Cont'd on page 9

UPCOMING EVENTS...

Summer Film Festival

Parowan Fun Run Car Show

7:00 PM

Main Street Park Check in: 8:00 AM $10 registration fee

June 1, 2022

Grand Staircase Escalante Partners and Yonder Escalante *More details to come*

THURS. MAY 12 - WED. MAY 18

Mostly sunny this week, with little chance of rain. Highs range from the mid 60s to the low 80s; lows range from the high 20s to the mid 40s. Winds variable from 13 to 19 mph.

posed Solstice/Solar Kiosk will be presented at lunch.

Participants should bring rakes—and be sure to label any tools—and work gloves.

Many hands make for light work, so please consider coming out again this year.

—Teasdale Park Committee

BICKNELL - The Harold L. Brown American Legion Post #92 is offering a $750 scholarship to two Wayne High students who are interested in attending a trade school. Applicants can fill out a questionnaire that is available through their counselor.

These questionnaires will then go to a committee, who will review them.

Tom Taylor—a former Naval Officer, Engineer by trade, and committee member—would like the applicants to have an understanding of two basic items: focus and commitment.

Stanford Baker, Legion Commander and former Army Officer, would like to send these students to a technical school to learn a trade, such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanic, etc.

“It’s difficult to find someone who can come out and repair a problem the same day or within a few days, they are all too busy with new construction,” said Baker.

If successful, this will become an annual scholarship fund for future Wayne High students.

Despite the forecast, live like it’s spring.

—Lilly Pulitzer

June 4, 2022

ALL content for THE WAYNE & GARFIELD COUNTY INSIDER MUST BE submitted by FRIDAY AT NOON to be included in the following Thursday edition of the paper.

BOXHOLDER

PRE-SORT STANDARD PAID RICHFIELD, UTAH PERMIT No. 122

The Insider

Letters to the Editor

Send us your letters.

Your thoughts, opinions, and notes to the community are important to us and we welcome your submissions of 500 words or less.

Letters to the editor must include the author’s name and location (town).

We may edit letters for length, format and clarity, and we also reserve the right to refuse material. Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are not necessarily those of The Insider. Send letters to snapshot@live.com.

Thoughts About the Leaked Draft Opinion of the Supreme Court I read the leaked draft of the Supreme Court's preliminary opinion.

This quote tells the whole story, “We hold that Roe and Casey must be overruled.”

This second quote elaborates the point, “We therefore hold that the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion. Roe and Casey must be overruled, and the authority to regulate abortion must be returned to the people and their elected representatives.”

The draft opinion is about 90 pages. Justice Alito's arguments are compelling. He goes into meticulous detail explaining and justifying all aspects of the Court's preliminary ruling. The leaked draft opinion is based on the Constitution, facts, and logical reasoning, not on emotions or feelings, not on effect. This is proper.

So? What happens now?

Nothing happens; nothing changes. This is a draft; it is not a ruling from the Court.

The opinion is not yet settled

law of the land.

Putting aside the motives for the leak, the timing does give adequate notice “to the people and their elected representatives” that they have time to write, consider, and pass a bill, then send it to President Biden to sign into law, all before the Supreme Court makes its final ruling, probably some time next month.

As the opinion puts it, “Our Nation's historical understanding of ordered liberty does not prevent the people's elected representatives from deciding how abortion should be regulated.”

Therefore, the opinion is no big deal . . . if the Congress quickly acts to decide how abortion should be regulated.

Will the Congress, controlled by Democrats, act quickly to decide how to regulate abortion? Maybe, maybe not, It is an election year, the Big Dems are looking weak, so . . .

Bud Donmoyer, Escalante

Horse Ride Rules: Effective

immediately, Bryce Canyon National Park has announced changes to its private horse use reservation system.

Horse Ride Rules Cont'd from page 1

its visitors. Park managers are working collaboratively with Garfield County officials to address their concerns. As a result, the park is modifying the private rider schedule to better ensure separation of these user groups by time. To provide dedicated trail time to each user group, the park will suspend the three private ride time slots that previously overlapped with concessioner operating hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Six private ride reservations for up to 10 riders will still be available every half hour from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Private horse use has increased dramatically since the current management plan was established in 2015 when the park saw 124 private riders in 33 groups. In 2021, there were 814 riders in 199 groups. This 650% increase in private use occurred as overall park visitation rose 35% to a high of nearly 2.7 million visitors in 2018.

Recognizing that this increase in private horse use re-

quires a review and revision of the park’s management plan, the park intends to initiate a new public planning process as soon as possible. Broad scoping of issues, development of alternatives and public involvement will allow the park to develop a plan that appropriately balances the needs and interests of all involved user groups along with public safety and resource preservation.

Experiencing trails below the rim of Bryce Canyon on horseback can be an unforgettable experience. Concessioners are private companies authorized under contract to offer visitor services like these and others not provided by the park. By welcoming the private sector as a partner in park operations, the National Park Service broadens the economic base of the region in general and in the communities surrounding the parks.

For more information about horseback riding within the park, including how to book a ride, please visit https:// www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/horse.htm.

—National Park Service

Notes from the Nuthatch Windblown

by Kadi Franson BRYCE - I found a feather. Orange-shafted and unmistakable; it had belonged to a Northern Flicker. A rare treasure amongst the dry duff.

I smiled and thanked the longgone bird for leaving behind a thread of its princely robe.

A few steps further, and I found another. This one was from the bird’s tail. My smile disappeared as I discovered more. This was not a benign molt. I had stumbled across a kill site. As I picked up the feathers one by one, I took in the scene. Had the predator been another bird? A snag rose above the area, a perfect perch for a raptor. Or maybe it was a mammal, a fox that pounced while the unsuspecting flicker dug around for ants. A clump of soft gray down, tangled up in bitterbrush, moved gently in the breeze.

In my clutched paw, I held a spray of salmon, gray, and black feathers. The majority had been found singly, contained within a 20-foot radius. The quills were pristine. It appeared as though the feathers had been plucked one by one and dropped from the branches above, “He loves me, he loves me not.” This is the mark of a raptor. Had it been a mammalian predator, I might have found severed pieces of intact wings, wads of feathers with their quills bit through, and perhaps a trail of remains, indicating that the prize had been carted away. The wind howled, shaking the pines.

The flicker probably never heard it coming.

The wind: a cloak for approaching predators. Last week, I ascended a hillock only to come upon a gray coyote less than 50 feet below.

The coyote's fur danced as it gazed out at the meadow.

I stood downwind. The typically perceptive animal had neither heard the sound of my footsteps along the gravel road nor smelled my scent. I was close enough to admire the yellow eyes, the plume of the tail. How many prairie dogs had it captured, skulking, its approaching paws muffled by wind-rattled grasses?

This year, the spring has been so windy that it’s seemed to put a damper on prairie dog goings-on. Some say that there have been less dogs killed by motorists on park roads this spring than in previous years.

One theory is that fewer dogs are being hit because they aren’t as lively—hunkered down because of the wind.

I’ve been more hunkered down too. I’ve had my share of this relentless wind. It dumbs down the springtime; the nuances of life’s annual return diminished from a vibrant symphony to a colorless drone.

The butterflies are grounded, the breeding birds are muted,

ON SATURDAY, MAY 14 AT 10 AM,

there will be a free BBQ luncheon at the Turner Park to reward you for your efforts. We hope to see you all there and make it an annual event to keep our cemetery looking good for many years to come.

Kadi Franson

A blustery spring this year has seemed to put a bit of a damper on prairie dog, bird, and butterfly activity. snags are toppling, their upturned root stars clutching limestones. I sneeze up dust and pollen. My cheeks are lashed red. I fear the wildfire season, flames hissing through dry tinder. I try to drown out the wind with music, unable to concentrate with the tugging sounds of an ocean whooshing through the canopies. “Prairie madness,” that affliction borne of vast landscapes, rural isolation, and constant gales rattling the windows, makes sense to me now.

All March and April, the wind on the plateau kept one foot in winter. In 1861, Charles Dickens wrote in “Great Expectations” that “It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” The warmth of the sun makes me impatient for summer. For still days and clear birdsong, bees buzzing as they tumble about in the manzanita with tiny legs saddled yellow, for breezes that don’t cut to the quick with cold. I avoid the shade.

Scattered before me is a bouquet of brightly-colored flicker feathers. This is one bird that I’ve been able to hear above the monotone, an antidote to the ennui. The morning “Keeer!,” the afternoon drumming, and squishy toy “wicka wicka” breeding calls have been my tether to spring.

There have been others: the diminutive blooms of cushion phlox, cinquefoil, star lily, and creeping mahonia, the migrating terns making a stopover on Panguitch Lake, mischievous chipmunks darting around, knocking things over on our porch, the coalescing vortex of hundreds of swallows rising above me at Otter Creek Reservoir, the sudden and unexpected flock of goldfinches landing in a tree with matching yellow buds, and the loons on the lake.

These moments of spring hold my wind-borne lunacy at bay.

A feather-shaped cloud floats above Tropic Reservoir, an iridescent rainbow in its plumes.

Notes from the Nuthatch is a nature column written by Kadi Franson, a naturalist and artist living in Garfield County.

Wayne Commission:

Cont'd from page 1

is $25,833. There will be two cameras located at the fairgrounds and ten in the courthouse. This was approved and accepted.

Jeanie Webster also presented a Special Needs Registry Memorandum of Agreement, which will allow persons with special needs to register at specialneedsutah. org. The information gathered would be used in time of emergency or when EMTs are dispatched to the home of a person with special needs.

This was passed and approved.

John Dillenbeck and Laurie Dillenbeck presented a discussion on the need for help in the Sheriff’s Office.

He praised Sheriff Jensen for all his hard work during these

difficult times. Mr. Dillenbeck stated, “Wayne County only has one deputy on patrol per shift.” He also stated “that when I called dispatch to have an officer respond to an emergency, it took 55 minutes to respond.” Laurie Dillenbeck was ill over Easter and called the Wayne Community Health Clinic for emergency services and stated, “The answering machine message was too long and had so many confusing instructions before getting a phone number to call.” The response was to call 911 in any emergency if life threatening.

Other items of Business: • Brigg Rees was sworn in as the newest member of the Teasdale Special Service District Board Member.

• Colleen Allen presented a grant agreement for $20,000 to restore and replace Section Corner Mon-

umentation. This was accepted and approved.

• Scott Chestnut presented a proposal for a front load garbage truck and 30 eightyard dumpsters. These dumpsters would replace the large round garbage cans used at local businesses and will hold up better under the harsh weather conditions in Wayne Coun-

LOA TOWN CEMETERY CLEANUP AND FREE BBQ DAY! Mark your calendars! Loa Town board would like to invite residents to join them for a cleanup day at the Loa Cemetery

Bid opening for new blinds for the Wayne County Community Center, a proposal for Verkada security cameras at the Wayne County Fairgrounds and Wayne County Courthouse, a Special Needs Registry Memorandum of Agreement, need for help in the Sheriff's Office, and a grant agreement for $20,000 to restore and replace Section Corner Monumentation discussed.

Wayne Commission

May 12, 2022

ty. Some of the monies will taken from the ARPA fund, and a loan will be obtained for the rest. This was accepted and approved.

• Approve Vouchers - passed and approved.

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

Correction:

Mispelling from Wayne Co. Commission

WAYNE COUNTY - In our April 18, 2022, Wayne County Commission meeting report published April 28, 2022, we misspelled the names of Tracy and Brad Kostinuk. Our apology for the misspelling!

—Insider

Insider

The

Page 2

P.O. Box 105 Escalante, UT 84726 435-826-4400 email snapshot@live.com Publisher: Erica Walz Layout & Graphic Design: Emily Leach Reporter: Tessa Barkan Reporter: Amiee Maxwell Reporter: Kadi Franson Reporter: Jillian Fahey Reporter: Lisa Jeppson Payroll: Trudy Stowe

Local columnists:

Mack Oetting - FYI Panguitch Cynthia Kimball Davis - Human Interest Stories The Insider is a weekly community newspaper delivered each Thursday to households in Wayne and Garfield counties, Utah. The entire contents of this newspaper are © 2015 The Insider/Snapshot Multimedia, LLC. The Insider reserves the right to edit or reject any advertisement or submitted content items. Articles submitted by independent writers may or may not be the opinion of The Insider.

Please feel free to contact us for advertising rates and with any questions regarding content submissions. We prefer content and ads submitted by email to snapshot@live.com but we will accept your information any way you can get it to us.

Subscriptions to The Insider are available outside of Wayne and Garfield counties for $40 for 26 weeks, $75 per year. Senior discounts are available.

Content and ad deadline: Friday at Noon Have a news tip or story idea?

Email us at snapshot@live.com or call us at 435-826-4400

May 12, 2022

Boulder Town Council May 2022

BOULDER - The May 2022 Boulder Town Council (TC) meeting began by welcoming the new Boulder Town Clerk, Alexxia Johnson.

The Boulder fire ban will be in place as of May 6, 2022.

Discussions with UDOT over safety at the intersection of Highway 12 and Burr Trail Road have occured. A turning lane may be added, as well as widening Burr Trail and adding a centerline. More information will be shared at the next meeting. County Commissioner Jerry Taylor was present and stated that the first stretch of the road, up until it hits the County line, is actually a town road that the town should be receiving road funds for.

The lights in the Town Hall may be replaced by LED bulbs that will auto-shut off at night.

Discussion then ensued over how to handle fire code within subdivisions. A recent subdivision application, which would split off a five acre lot, has led to disagreement over what the lots need in terms of fire protection.

One TC member has stated that, according to both International Fire Code and Boulder Town Ordinances, they need to put in a fire hydrant.

The Fire Marshal discussed how the fire codes are made for urban density and that they make exceptions for cases where following them would not be practical or feasible.

Where there are practical difficulties, such as cost, the fire authority has discretion to grant leeway in individual cases. The TC member countered that we need to be following the fire code for safety and that the town requires fire hydrants for subdivisions.

The Fire Marshal countered that, if this is required, there will be no more small subdivisions in Boulder.

Other TC members chimed in, stating that further discussion is needed to clarify this issue. It was noted that these requirements are only relevant to subdivision applications, not individual lots, meaning that a given piece of land can be sold and built upon without having to put in a hydrant, while any subdivision, even if only splitting off a single lot, has to follow them.

The question of what “feasible” means was discussed, on both the levels of financially feasible and distance from an existing hydrant. A TC member stated that, in putting in a subdivision, it is always feasible within town lines and must be followed. Another TC member stated that the Fire Marshal made a recommendation, not an approval, so if there is a disagreement between the TC and Fire Marshal then that is something to be discussed, however, they should pay attention to any unintended consequences.

Feasibility must be defined, and options for alternate fire protection systems should be considered.

It was additionally noted that the town relies heavily on volunteers and that they need to be careful how they treat volunteers if they want to have any. It was countered that the Fire Marshal position should be a paid position like the Zoning Administrator, not a volunteer one, because of the liability involved.

It was then asked if there is a conflict of interest between Jim Catmull’s position on TC and his role in Boulder Farmstead Water, and he stated that there was not, as he is just following codes and bylaws and is not benefiting personally. He stated that because someone is making the decision to put in a subdivision, it is their responsibility according to our ordinance to put in all required infrastruc-

by Tessa Barkan ture. Catmull explained that the individual must pay for all infrastructure relating to the hydrant, including a mainline, and then Boulder Farmstead Water takes over its maintenance. Mayor Judy Drain stated her belief that, despite cost, putting in the infrastructure to ensure safety is necessary. The Fire Marshal stated that he does not want to fight with anyone over a difference of opinion and will quit if this continues. A few TC members stated that more research and discussion needs to occur on these matters and that they should revisit it next month.

It was asked whether this is a decision that needs to go to the Planning Commission (PC), as the Fire Marshal makes recommendations to them, not the TC. It was asked what the purpose of delaying a month for more discussion is: is it to make a recommendation to the PC? Drain stated that the reason is to make sure that the Fire Marshal is up to speed and trained on fire code.

It was then stated that Fire Marshal is not the right term to be using, and the correct term is actually Town Fire Authority. This needs to be changed in all ordinances, which would entail sending this request to the PC to begin working on this.

A letter from Fire Chief Corry Johnson and Assistant Chief Josh Ellis was read, asking that any changes to town code occur after a conversation with them, as they understand the capacities and limita-

The Insider

tions of the fire department.

A motion was made and passed to table this issue until June, giving TC members time to do research to prepare.

Next on the agenda was discussing the Fourth of July.

The Boulder Community Alliance asked if the town would take over doing the BBQ again instead of having vendors sell food, in order to reduce the cost of attendance for residents.There could be a perfamily cost that would be kept inexpensive. It was stated and affirmed that the Fourth of July should be for the residents of the town to enjoy, rather than for businesses to make money.

They will speak with the BCA to coordinate funding for the food.

Short term bedroom rentals were then discussed. A TC member stated their belief that short term rentals of a bedroom should not be included in the allowable Residential Short Term Rentals (RSTRs) per area of Boulder. It was stated that allowing bedroom rentals could also help with the employee housing issue, however, PC Secretary Peg Smith explained that there are two separate ordinances governing long and short term rentals. Long-term rentals of a part of a house are already allowed. It is just the number of short term rentals that are limited per area of Boulder. More discussion will occur on this.

The tentative budget was Boulder Council Cont'd on page 4

The Red Rock Hot Club Will Play Free Community Concert in Bicknell May 17 BICKNELL - A very unique event is happening in Wayne County on May 17th, 2022. The Red Rock Hot Club—playing Jazz and Swing—will be coming down to do a free community concert at the Wayne County Community Center. There will be some dance instruction and socializing starting at 5 p.m., and the music starts at 6 p.m.

There will also be light refreshments.

The Red Rock Hot Club has been supplying the Intermountain West with Django Reinhardt style Jazz since 1999. Currently led by the hard-swinging guitar of Pat Terry, the group specializes in “Gypsy Jazz,” a European take of an American Art form.

Guitar genius, Django, and violinist Stephane Grappelli, formed the original Hot Club of France in 1937 and, subsequently, created an entirely new Jazz genre by incorporating swing rhythms and mimicking the sounds of Louis Armstrong’s horn on their string instruments.

The sound has been called Gypsy Swing, Jazz Manouche, Hot Swing, but no matter what you call it, the music swings with upbeat, toe tapping, fast pumping tempos; while some tunes can be slow simmer, sweet and lowdown.

The Red Rock Hot Club de-

livers the vintage swing style spot on. With the added help of James Martak on guitar and Dave Bowen on bass, the core of the Hot Club recreates the sound of Paris ala 1937.

“Gypsy Day Dream” by The Red Rock Hot Club has received rave reviews from critics, and the band is becoming widely known as one of the country’s best Gypsy Jazz groups. Here is a link so you can hear them: https://www. facebook.com/excellenceinthecommunity.

While donations are appreciated, this event is open to the whole community and is free thanks to “Excellence in the Community.” This organization creates performance opportunities in rural areas for Utah’s finest musicians and believes that high-quality music should be available to everyone, regardless of their economic circumstances. For this reason, all their 2022 events are free with tickets being paid for by generous sponsors.

Find out more about this organization here: https:// vimeo.com/240492300 Lastly, this event is being sponsored by the Wayne County Senior Citizens. However, it is a community event, and all ages are welcome.

—Wayne County Senior Citizens

Page 3

The Insider

Page 4

Boulder Council:

Safety at the intersection of Hwy 12 and Burr Trail Road, how to handle fire code within subdivisions, the Fourth of July celebration, and Department reports discussed.

Boulder Council Cont'd from page 3

discussed. Some mistakes had been made towards the end of 2021 and are being corrected.

Drain asked if any TC members see anything that may need to be changed. Discussion ensued. Drain will look into a few things and more discussion and a public hearing will occur next month.

The town is looking into a different insurance company that would be a cheaper option with good coverage.

An agent from the new insurance company will be present at the next TC meeting.

Discussion on the Wilson Road complaint followed. The town stated that items will have to be moved off of the road.

Department reports followed.

Boulder Arts Council: An exhibit called "Through Toil and Labor: the Forgotten History of Utah's Chinese Railroad Workers" is on display now at the Town Hall.

Planning Commission: Discussion on vested rights and subdivisions continued at the last meeting. A plan was presented to streamline changes to the subdivision ordinance, which will be up for a public hearing next week.

Two RSTR applications were presented. One was passed and one was put on the waitlist. The PC meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7pm.

A meeting to discuss health needs across the county was held, hosted by the Southwest Health Department and Garfield Memorial Hospital.

Landfill: The metal should be removed soon.

County Planning Commission: Public hearings for two amendments were held.

Approval was granted for a short-term rental application and for a campground application.

Clerks: The State has made legislation regulating electronic public meetings.

Kane County has already made an update to their ordinance. This will be sent to all TC members for review as a model, and a public hearing will follow.

Public comments ensued.

A first member of the public spoke about the fire code issues. They are trying to subdivide a lot from their property, to sell affordably to a young local. They stated that requiring 6-8 inch lines and hydrants is unprecedented in rural Utah and that they are not aware of any other municipality that requires that. The cost of installation would be in excess of $100,000. This would make it so that only the very wealthy would ever be able to subdivide, though upholding this standard in larger developments would make more sense. They also stated that they understand that Boulder Farmstead Water will require them to have a hydrant in order to get water. If the water company refused to serve them, they still have a well they could use. A letter was read, however, written by the town attorney of Moab, that stated that Boulder could allow the fire authority in town to approve an alternate fire suppression plan and that it is incorrect to say that International Fire Code requires pri-

vate landowners to have a hydrant. Lastly, the commenter noted the difference between creating a for-profit subdivision vs. their goal of breaking off a lot and owner-financing it for a young person who lives in town. They will not be the last people here who will not be able to afford that requirement.

A second commenter asked how many residents in Boulder actually have safe fire situations that meet the requirements? They asked how Boulder Town can support the bigger community, not only rich people who are able to afford putting in a hydrant, allowing both for safety and also affordability. They also brought up how, recently, the TC had a difficult time funding the Zoning Administrator role at $18 per hour, and they asked how they are planning on funding the position of a Fire Authority. They voiced their belief that everyone on the TC does a lot of work and should be paid for their time, however, they need to consider how they will actually fund the position.

A member of the PC then commented, stating that the PC has been discussing treating minor subdivisions differently than large subdivisions, and perhaps this issue with fire safety could be addressed in these amendments. There is a difference between for-profit subdivisions and making a simple, small subdivision to allow people to afford to live in town.

The Boulder Town Council meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

Garfield County School District Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Child Find Notification

In accordance with Part B requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 04 and with the Utah State Board of Education Special Education Rules, Garfield County School District offers free assessments and evaluation for children, aged birth through 21 whose parents, teachers, or others suspect of having an identifiable disability.

Garfield School District is committed to ensuring that those students are identified, located, and evaluated, regardless of the severity of the disability, to identify if the student is in need of special education and related services. This child find requirement and practice also applies to those students enrolled in private schools.

If you suspect that a child who is not currently receiving special education services is in need of an evaluation to determine if that need exists, please contact either Phoebe Wiseman, Garfield School District Special Education Director at 435-676-8821 or the special education teacher at your neighborhood school.

May 12, 2022

Schools & Sports PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

Bobcats girls softball season comes to an end, the results of the Invitational track meet at BYU are in, and Region track and State to be held later this month

The girls softball season came to an end last Friday. Oh, what a fun season it was. Most of the girls' losses came against 2A teams, and it was no different in losing to Parowan. Coach Kelly Holman will have a full report next week on the season.

The girls were competitive this year, and they really had fun.

There was an Invitational

track meet at BYU, with the teams competing against 1A3A teams. What I am listing are how the athletics finished in the 1A field—with the exception of Kyler Bennett, who won the Javelin event. Adelaide Englestead won in the 1A 3200m and the 800m. The girls sprint relay team took 1st in 1A. Taba Henrie was 1st in the 1A high

jump. Kolt Bonner was 1st in the 1A high jump. Kyler Bennett was 1st in the 1A shot put.

Alexia Allen was 1st in the 1A Discus.

Region track is on the 12th in Water Canyon, and State will be at BYU on May 20-21. I hope to have a report on golf and horseshoes next week.

SUAIC Holds "Aspirations in Computing" & "Be Cyber Smart" Awards Assembly at Panguitch High

Courtesy Shawn Caine

Winners of the “SUAIC Aspirations in Computing” awards were presented at a special assembly at Panguitch High School on May 2.

PANGUITCH - On May 2nd, Panguitch High was joined by Dr. Kesar of Southern Utah University and Brenley Veater, Miss Southern Utah, for a special Cyber Security and Women in S.T.E.M Aspiration assembly. The special event was coordinated by Ms. Caine of Panguitch High.

Bringing together her connections, Ms. Caine created a special assembly that educated the students of PHS about the importance of Cyber Security and highlighted a young woman who wants to pursue careers in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

In the first half of the as-

sembly, Miss Southern Utah, Brenley Veater, presented her Social Impact initiative—“Be Cyber Smart.” Partnering with the Miss America Organization, "Be Cyber Smart" has initiatives to help all generations and is actively educating people in all demographics.

The primary focus of Miss Southern Utah is educating and mentoring the most impressionable and vulnerable group, pre-teens and teens. As part of the 11% of women that are currently in the Cyber Security industry globally, Brenley is an advocate of online safety habits. She is currently the Director of Cyber Security and wants to invite women

and young adults to explore careers in the S.T.E.M field.

The second part of the assembly was a presentation from Dr. Shalini Kesar about the “SUAIC Aspirations in Computing” (an initiative that provides technical girls and women with ongoing engagement, visibility, and encouragement for their computing-related interests and achievements from high school through college and into the workforce), in which 12 girls from Panguitch High School applied for and won an award plaque, certificate, and swag.

Dr. Shalini Kesar, is a Professor of MS-Cyber Security & Information Assurance (MS-CSIA, Computer Science & Information Security(CSIS) Department), and College of Engineering and Computational Sciences at Southern Utah University.

Panguitch High School was honored by these two guests—Dr. Kesar and Brenley Veater—for the great information that was shared at our award ceremony.

Dr. Kesar announced the winners of the “Aspiration in Computing” awards, while Superintendent Dodds congratulated each girl as he handed them out.

—Panguitch High School

New Scholarship Program Aims to Bolster the Child Care Workforce

SALT LAKE CITY - The Department of Workforce Services’ Office of Child Care has released $4 million in scholarships to encourage careers in early childhood education and support child care hiring. Utah’s Early Education Payback Program provides reimbursement for the cost of early childhood education and related college degrees.

“We looked at the hiring challenges happening across so many industries, especially in child care, and saw a unique opportunity,” said Office of Child Care director Rebecca Banner.

“This scholarship program gives college students a head start by paying for their education while they earn valuable work experience. Plus, child care employers can offer the scholarship as an

incentive for hiring and retaining employees.”

The payback scholarship is available to students with declared majors in early childhood education, elementary education, child development and early childhood special education. They can earn up to $3,500 per semester while working at least 15 hours per week at a Workforce Services-eligible and licensed child care program in Utah. A grade of C- or higher is required in order to be reimbursed for classes.

“Child care is essential to supporting working families,” said Banner. “We want providers to be able to attract qualified employees. And we want to introduce students to a career path they may not have considered.”

Additional college schol-

arships are available through the Office of Child Care for professionals already working in child care programs but not majoring in the field. Students can be reimbursed up to $750 per semester for each qualifying course up to 12 credit hours. There are also scholarships for professionals to attend conferences and expand their knowledge in the field.

More information about the Utah’s Early Education Payback Program and other scholarship opportunities is at jobs.utah.gov/occ/urpd/scholarships. Application instructions are can be found at jobs. utah.gov/occ/urpd/scholarshipappguide.pdf.

—Utah Department of Workforce Services

Local Students Candidates for Graduation from Utah State University

LOGAN - Utah State University will recognize 6,588 candidates for graduation during its Spring 2022 Commencement celebration. The graduates are from USU's statewide campuses across the state of Utah, as well as USU Online, earning degrees and certificates during the summer 2021, fall 2021 and spring 2022 semesters.

The following local students are set to earn degrees: Ashlee Carter (Escalante) is a candidate for graduation with a(n) Master of Technical Communication in Technical Communication from Utah State University.

Donnie Corwin (Panguitch area) is a candidate for graduation with a(n) Master of Science in Communication Studies from Utah State University.

Adam Griffin (Escalante) is a candidate for graduation with a(n) Master of Education in Psychology from USU Southwest.

Tyler G. Hansen (Tropic) is a candidate for graduation with a(n) Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Utah State University.

McKayla Heaton (Panguitch area) is a candidate for graduation with a(n) Master of Public Health in Public Health from USU Orem.

Velden Noyes (Bicknell) is a candidate for graduation with a(n) Master of Business Administration in Business Administration from Utah State University.

Konner Pickup (Bicknell) is a candidate for graduation with a(n) Certificate of Proficiency in Commercial Driver's

Licence and both a Certificate of Completion and an Associate of Applied Science in Diesel Mechanics Technician from USU Eastern.

Since its founding in 1888, Utah State University has evolved from a small agricultural college tucked away in the Northern Utah mountains to a thriving, multi-campus research university known throughout the world for its intellectual and technological leadership. Utah State is a premier student-centered landgrant and space-grant university that fosters the principle that academics come first by cultivating diversity of thought and culture, and by serving the public through learning, discovery and engagement.

—Utah State University

May 12, 2022

Wills, Trusts, and More

The Insider

How to Clear Title to Property When Someone Dies

by Jeffery J. McKenna You or someone you know may own unmarketable assets as a result of the death of a previous owner. The asset may be real estate, stock in a corporation or some other asset. The title is unmarketable because the property is in the name of the deceased individual.

Many times when someone dies owning property in his or her name, the surviving family members do not take the necessary steps to clear title to the property. Although this is common, it can create future problems.

If a parent, grandparent or some other ancestor died with real estate, stock or other assets in just his or her name and no probate proceeding was commenced, the assets are likely still in that person’s name and presently unmarketable. The assets cannot be sold or transferred because title is in the name of the deceased.

If someone dies with a will, the will states who is to serve as personal representative of the deceased. If there is no will, the intestate statute of the state where the property is located specifies the priority for who is to serve as personal representative.

Once someone is appointed personal representative, the person appointed has authority to sell or transfer assets of the deceased. However, in Utah, if the probate proceeding is not commenced within three years after someone’s death, a personal representative cannot be appointed. In these situations, a legal action to determine the heirs of the deceased must be commenced.

Although a determination of heirs is usually a more involved process than a probate proceeding, it is an effective way to clear title to otherwise unmarketable assets.

Many families know of assets within their family that were owned by a family member that died more than three years ago. Often, the family does not know what to do about the assets. In some situations, the assets may have significantly increased in value.

Family members are often relieved to know there is a process to clear title.

Determining the heirs of a deceased individual usu-

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

Although the process can be involved, it rarely gets easier with the passage of time. Fortunately, with a little effort and sometimes a brief genealogical review to determine the heirs of a deceased property owner, property that is presently unmarketable can once again be sold or transferred.

t H e Making Faces

I watched as a young girl was making faces at her sister in the park.

"You know," her mother told her, "when I was little, your grandmother said that if I made faces and the wind shifted, I could stay like that."

The girl looked at her for a moment, then said, "Well, you can't say you weren't warned."

Picking Up Chicks

My husband and I have been raising poultry for several years.

One evening while we were at the hatchery to get a batch of chicks, a neighbor phoned, wanting to speak to my husband.

He was left speechless when my daughter, five-yearold Brittany, told him that her dad couldn't come to the phone because he was in town picking up chicks.

Page 5

l A u G h i N g pOiNt!!

Shower Thoughts

If my calculator had a history, it would be more embarrassing than my browser history.

Today's Thought

When I was a child I thought that nap time was punishment. Now I think of it as a mini-vacation.

Grandma

When my three-year-old son threatened to drop a spider on his grandmother, she pleaded, "Don't. That would scare me to death."

"That's okay," he said. "I have another grandma."

PUNishment

May I speak to the person in charge of gift wrap?

Sorry, she's all tied up.

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

House of Pain

The patient who came to my radiology office for abdominal X-rays was already heavily sedated. But I still had to ask her a lot of questions, the last one being, "Ma'am, where is your pain right now?"

Through her medication, she answered, "He's at work."

This week's answers on page 10

THEME: Graduation ACROSS 1. Like a bug on windshield noise 6. G-man 9. Type of race 13. Late actor Ledger 14. Waikiki necklace 15. Group of lions 16. Knight's shiny garb 17. Ensign, for short 18. One to beat 19. *Graduation proof 21. *"School's Out" singer 23. An indigenous person in Laos 24. 6-shooter 25. Founder of People's Republic of China 28. Porous rock 30. *MFA or BA 35. Comrade in arms 37. Be inclined 39. Had in mind 40. Was a passenger 41. Ventricular beater 43. Same as ayah 44. ____ Trick, rock band 46. Nicholas II, e.g.

47. Initiation ceremony, e.g.

48. "Pollock" actor Ed 50. Foolish one 52. Ever, to a poet 53. "House of Gucci" star 55. Masters Tournament peg 57. *Mortarboard attachment 60. *"No more ____, no more books" 64. Fancy boat 65. Mozart's "L'____ del Cairo" 67. Arm bones 68. Orderly arrangement 69. Granola grain 70. Gustatory sensation 71. Lord Byron's composition 72. Dashboard unit 73. Weasel's aquatic cousin

DOWN 1. Herring's cousin 2. "Frasier" actress Gilpin 3. Bulb holder 4. Coral reef island 5. Neck cavity 6. Pestilence pest 7. Even, to a poet 8. "Saturday Night Fever" music genre 9. Type of coffee maker 10. Gauche or Droite in Paris 11. Month of Purim 12. Styling product 15. For the time being, Latin (2 words) 20. Cave opening 22. Like Hemingway's certain man on sea 24. Type of rummy 25. *One in "Pomp and Circumstance" series 26. Hello to Israel Kamakawiwo'ole 27. Ahead in years 29. *"You have brains in your head, you have ____ in your shoes" 31. Cleats to soccer

player 32. China grass 33. Related on mother's side 34. Olden days anesthetic 36. *School ____, which is about 180 days 38. No-win situation 42. Old-hat 45. Wilbur's home 49. *Famous frat house 51. Adjective in sheet music 54. Low light 56. Enthusiastic approval 57. Tropical edible root 58. Land measure 59. A fake 60. Beaten by walkers 61. Research facil.

62. It's better than never?

63. Tiresias in "Oedipus Rex" 64. Small dog's bark 66. *Gown's companion

Solution on page 10

Page 6

O bituaries Barbara Gardner

BOULDER - Barbara Coleman Gardner, 91, passed away at her home in Boulder, Utah on May 4. 2022. Barbara was born January 23, 1931 to Esther Peterson and Parley Franklin Coleman, in Salt Gulch, (Boulder) Utah. She was the ninth of 14 children—brothers: Hyrum, LaFay, Frank, Dan, Don, Jerry; and sisters: Bessie, Edna, Ada, Fern, Leah, Gay, and Clo. Barbara lived with her family in Salt Gulch most of her childhood.

During the school year, her mother and the children would move into Boulder and Escalante so they could attend school. She attended elementary school in Boulder, and high school in Kanab, Wayne County, and Escalante.

She graduated from Escalante High School, and earned a scholarship to Dixie College in St. George. There she met her eternal companion, Leo Gardner.

They were married on December 16, 1949, in the St. George Temple. Together, they raised nine children: David (Cindi) Gardner, Ivins and Richmond, UT; Kenneth (Angie) Gardner, Smithfield, UT; Larry (Hettie) Gardner, Enoch, UT; Barbara Dawn (Vaughn) Evans, Logandale, NV; Linda (Mike) Staheli, Smithfield, UT; Pat (Kelly) Shakespear, Tropic, UT; Kevin (Colene) Gardner, Boulder, UT; Carol (Brent) Stratton, Lacey, WA; and Ray (Caroline) Gardner, Boulder, UT. Barbara and Leo began their married life in St. George, then moved to Henderson, Nevada. They returned to Utah and lived in Enterprise and Beryl for 27 years where Leo farmed, and Barbara enjoyed raising large gardens and being involved in many church and community activities. In 1980, the Gardner’s moved back to Barbara’s hometown of Boulder, where Leo pursued ranching, with Barbara working by his side. She continued her gardening, church and community work, and made quilts for each of her grandchildren. Leo passed away on October 10, 2018, after 69 years together. Barbara stayed in Boulder, enjoying family and friends.

Barbara and Leo have 47 grandkids and 86 great-grandkids, with more on the way. Barbara is survived by her children and grandchildren; surviving siblings: Gay, Dan, Don, and Clo. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leo; parents; her siblings: Bessie, Hyrum, Edna, Ada, Fern, LaFay, Leah, Frank and Jerry; and her grandsons: Randy and Seth.

The family wishes to thank her neighbors and friends for their caring acts and prayers.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 12:00 Noon in the Boulder Ward Chapel, 180 East, 300 North, Boulder, Utah, where friends may call from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Boulder Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

The Insider

May 12, 2022

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com I could rubber stamp the weather for the year because it hasn’t changed at all. It looks like the Sevier River is again running high, but who knows for how long. The days are starting to warm up, and I have put away my thermals for the year, along with my snow boots. We went down to Escobar’s in Kanab, and the Paynes and the Johnsons had the same idea. I told Rosa that she needed to expand, and she asked me if I wanted to come to work for her. She, like Panguitch, is having trouble finding help.

With unemployment down to 3.6 and 11 million job openings, workers are going to jobs that pay more. In the last 12 months, more than 400,000 jobs have been created each month, and in the last year and a half, the job market has shot up to 8 million new jobs. For every good thing, there is always a down side. Higher wages (5%) in the last year lead to higher costs. Inflation is going up, and a lot of it is greed. Big oil profits for the last quarter have been in the billion dollar range. With Saudi Arabia hiring the last president's sons-in-law to handle their finances, it doesn’t look like we will be getting more oil from them for some time. Rent is going up. Why? For no reason other then greed. Their costs for their property aren't going up, so why should their rent?

Who knows when it will end.

I realized during our trip last weekend to San Diego that it looks like the only states that are making a big deal out of inflation are the red states. There were cars going everywhere, restaurants were crowded and many were at the beach with the wonderful weather. There were bands playing on the beach at Coronado and people dancing and many were elderly. We bought some tacos and had lunch on the beach on a nice table overlooking the Harbor.

Talking about high prices; we

waited in line to get some ice cream at The Scoop, and a medium sized cup was $8.00.

A donut shop next door was getting $4.50 for a donut. Gas was about $.50 a gallon more than it is here, and Costco had long gas lines.

The big excitement in southern Utah was in St. George. For the first time ever, they hosted the National Iron Man event. For fifty years, it has been in Hawaii.

They were quarantined for the last two and a half years, but the event will again go back to Hawaii. When I heard the news Saturday night, they said the winning time was in 8 hours. I thought "no way," and I looked it up. Sure enough, the winning time for the men was 7 hours and 49 minutes. Kristian Blumenfelt, a 28-year-old Norwegian running in his first national race, won. He was four minutes faster than the rest of the field. This win goes along with his Olympic and WTES wins. The weather in St. George was in the 90s at the time of the marathon, and he still ran a 2:38 mile; unbelievable! These are really elite runners. Lionel Sanders from

Canada finished second at 7:54, Brandon Currie was 3rd @ 7:54.22, and the first American Chris Leiferman finished 4th @ 7:57. I guess this was the closest race in history.

The women were not to be out done, and the winner, Daniela Ryf from Switzerland, won the race at 34 year old. She has added this victory to her other four Iron Man Race wins. She is one of the most successful racers in history. I am sorry that they didn’t have the scores of the women’s race, but Daniela’s time for the bike ride was 1:18 minutes, which is hard to believe. The race starts off with a two mile swim, followed by a one hundred and twelve mile bike ride and a marathon run of twenty-six miles. There were altitude raises of 7,000 feet in the bike ride. Before the race was even run, St. George brought in 30 million dollars to their economy.

We have a few events that will be coming in May and early June. High school sports will be having their State meets during May and there will also be the 2022 Panguitch High School Grad-

uation. On the last Monday of the month, it will be Memorial Day. This is when we honor our loved one who have passed away. There is a need to remove all of the decorations from the headstones in the cemetery by May 15th, and the sooner the better! Having only a couple of people doing that takes all day, and they may take away something you want to stay.

The second weekend in June will be the 25th annual Panguitch Quilt Walk Festival.

There will be classes offered in quilting and the Quilt Walk play, with Elaine Baldwin leaving after all these years of directing. It looks like I am the only one left of the original seven male cast members.

Our new director is Mike Savage, so expect nothing but the best! The Lions Club will have their wonderful breakfast, served at the Zions Bank, on Saturday. There will be the Chocolate Fest and the pioneer home tour as fundraisers for Sub for Santa.

I have discovered something better than cake; a hug lasts longer.

Mack O.

Planting a Seed: Food, Health, and Choice

by Ben Jackson Welcome back for another installment of "Food, Health, and Choice." This week, we will continue with "Food." As a reminder, my name is Ben Jackson of Ben’s Hens, and these are my own thoughts and opinions.

Let’s take a moment and look at vegetation and the integration of animals/livestock. It is important that this biodiversity is obtained through the use of multispecies of both vegetation and animals/livestock. This biodiversity can perform and provide different functions and benefits. Sadly, I can only mention a few in this short article.

Different animals, specifically livestock, have different functions and benefits too. Consider these few simple examples. The hooves of livestock are great at planting seeds that fall from vegetation. In addition, these small depressions are now mini ponds able to catch rainfall. Livestock also knock down some of the veg-

etation which becomes armor for the soil and food for the worms. Flies love to lay eggs in manure, and chickens love to find the fly larvae. Therefore, the manure dropped by the livestock is savagely spread by the chickens. Chickens can also devour any parasites dropped by unhealthy livestock.

Because pastured animals are eating the vegetation and nutrients from the pasture they graze, every time they poop, they are literally returning the nutrients to the same pasture from whence the nutrients came. The need for external inputs, like feed and fertilizer, are significantly decreased.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the important role provided by Public Land Grazing.

Related, but different, is when livestock is properly used to range/graze on public lands.

This is a great tool to improve the soil health of public lands.

So the next time you see a cow or sheep while hiking or biking,

stop and say, "Thank you for helping to build healthy soil!"

There are pros and cons to PLG, but that discussion will be left for those with experience and knowledge.

One final but significant note about livestock integration is that it is vital that the livestock are regularly moved and the vegetation has time to properly recover. Too many mouths in one spot, for too long, will cause damage.

Tune in next week. I will finish the topic of "Food" by looking at Degenerative Agriculture.

I understand that there are many ways to practice agriculture; this is my way based on my experience. If you see me in Fremont or at the Wayne County Farmer's Market in Torrey, feel free to reach out with any questions or comments you may have on any of the information that I have provided in my column.

GLEN CANYON N.R.A Glen Canyon National Recreation Area continues to respond to low water conditions on Lake Powell. This week’s low water update includes: 1. Bullfrog North Ramp Will Become Operable at Elevation 3525 Feet: The Bullfrog North Ramp has been permanently extended as low as possible. The ramp will become operable once lake levels rise to at least 3525 feet.

The National Park Service anticipates that small, motorized vessels will be able to launch and retrieve from the left side of the ramp at 3525 feet. The ramp will be available for launch and retrieval of large vessels once lake levels reach 3529 or higher. As of May 4, the current water level is 3522.83. Updates to follow as conditions change.

2. Stateline Auxiliary Ramp: The concrete pour from

is curing now so only one side of the ramp is open. The newly poured lanes will open, and repairs will be completed on the other side of the ramp.

Once repairs are complete, all four lanes of the launch ramp will be open for the boating season.

3. Breakwater at Antelope Point Moved: The Antelope Point breakwater has been moved to provide a protected area for paddlecraft users and courtesy docks are also available. Paddlers should be aware that the hike from the Antelope Point Public Ramp parking area to the beach is steep. The Antelope Point Public Ramp parking area is day use only.

4. North Wash Primitive Takeout (Cataract Canyon – Colorado River): Due to the rapidly changing conditions of the upstream Colorado River’s transition zone to Lake Powell, river conditions currently exist north of the Horn, which is 10-15 miles downstream of the North Wash Primitive Takeout.

Visitors are advised they may encounter mud delta rapids and areas where the mud/sediment may not be safe to step into. In this stretch of river there may be shallow braided channels, sand waves, riffles and/or rapids caused by the river finding its way across the sediment delta. There may be places in this stretch where it is difficult to pull over.

—National Park Service

GCNRA Low Water Update May 5

The Insider

May 12, 2022

May 16 - May 22

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.

When the moon, which is one day past full, rises at roughly 10 p.m. on the 16th, it will be 2½° from the bright red star Antares, the heart of Scorpius, the Scorpion. This is the closest that the moon will come to so bright a star this year, and you’ll see the two together in any binoculars, separated by five moondiameters.

Antares is an interesting star. It’s one of three orange stars that are bright enough to see their color (the others are Aldebaran and Betelgeuse); binoculars help bring out the color. Antares is about 550 light years distant, and it’s a giant star about 100,000 times as luminous as our sun; if placed at the center of our solar system its surface would extend beyond the orbit of Mars. Antares is an evolved, old super-giant star that has swollen as it approaches the end of its life, and one day, perhaps within the next hundred thousand years, it will explode as a supernova; then it’ll rival the full moon in brightness for several months.

Scorpius is one of the oldest constellations, and these stars have been called a scorpion for at least 6,000 years. People in the Middle East were very familiar with scorpions, and it’s easy to see this pattern of stars as a scorpion, as you’ll see once it has risen fully. The path of the sun, moon, and planets passes through the very topmost part of Scorpius, and occasionally, they pass near Antares.

At this time of year at this latitude, you can see the very southern constellation Centaurus low in the south at about 10 p.m., or at least you can see the top part of it. Centaurus is one of two centaurs in the sky; the other being Sagittarius. In Greek mythology, centaurs—halfman, half-horse—were a wild and rough lot best avoided, but Centaurus was a specific

Courtesy Rich Csenge

Antares compared to our sun with the radius of each in kilometers. centaur, named Chiron, and he was a gentle soul—a teacher famed for his wisdom and his knowledge of medicine.

You’ll find a good star chart— plus many other good things —at www.heavens-above.com (customize for your location).

There are no planets in the evening sky, but there are four in the morning. Venus is unmistakable, but it’s very low, only about 10° above the horizon and due east 45 minutes before sunrise. Jupiter is almost as bright, and it’s almost 20° to the west, or upper right, of Venus. Mars and Saturn are fainter and farther to the west. Mars is about 6° to the right of Jupiter, and you might see both together in wide-angle binoculars. Watch Mars approach Jupiter day-by-

day and estimate when they will be in conjunction; a nice one is coming up soon. Mars passes only ½° below Neptune on the 18th, and you can see them together in a telescope on low power, but Neptune is probably too faint for your binoculars. Remember that your fist held at arm’s length spans about 10°.

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.

Page 7

The Insider

Page 8

May 12, 2022

Lake Powell Cutbacks Signal Need for Long-Term Water-Supply Solutions

by Mark Richardson

Prochasson/Adobe Stock

White cliffs along the shore of Lake Powell show how much lower levels in the lake have become over the past decade.

LAKE POWELL - Federal officials ordered limits on how much water is released by Glen Canyon Dam, in order to maintain sufficient levels to generate hydropower, but conservationists warn time is running out to develop longterm solutions to the West's dwindling water supplies.

The Bureau of Reclamation is cutting its release from Lake Powell into the Colorado River by a half-million acre feet over the next year. The move is aimed at keeping the water level above 3,400 feet, the minimum needed to drive Glen Canyon Dam's hydropower turbines.

Taylor Hawes, Colorado River program director for

The Nature Conservancy, said while the move buys some time, stakeholders need to develop long-term solutions to dwindling water flows.

"These announcements are just continuing to show how dire the situation is," Hawes contended. "The longer we wait, the less options we have. There really is a sense of urgency to not waste the nine to ten months that we've just bought ourselves and to continue finding solutions and implementing them quickly."

Hawes pointed out decades of high temperatures, low runoff and depleted reservoirs has had a profound effect on the water and power customers in the West, who rely

on resources from the Colorado River Basin.

Hydropower generated

by Glen Canyon Dam serves customers in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Wyoming and Nebraska, as well as the Navajo Nation.

Hawes noted cutting the flow from Lake Powell means less water in Lake Mead, the primary water supply for millions of customers in Arizona, California, Nevada and parts of Mexico.

"It will mean less water going down to Lake Mead, which will be impacting Lake Mead and the Lower Basin states to some degree," Hawes acknowledged. "The goal of these operational rules,

though, is that it will be what they call operationally neutral. Ultimately, there's less water in the system."

Hawes added as long as the annual snowpack in the Rocky Mountains remains below historic levels, water supplies will continue to drop.

"Everyone has to tighten their belts, but at the same time, we have to look out into the future and make sure the system is sustainable," Hawes urged. "We have to find that long-term solution that allow all water users and everyone who depends on the river system to adapt to less water."

Bryce Town Council: The Wellness Center Shot Clock, Senior Scholarship

Awards, donations for the Bryce Valley School Track team, a cemetery plot purchase, adoption of a tentative 6/30/23 budget, Brian Cambria's request to provide food truck services over Memorial Day weekend, Department reports, and financials discussed.

Bryce Town Council Cont'd from page 1

for Section A-3, Plots 19 and 20.

Adopt Tentative 6/30/23 Budget - There was a motion to approve the tentative city budget for June 2023.

Brian Cambria Food Truck - Brian Cambria would like to provide food truck services at the shuttle station for Memorial Day weekend.

These are licensed through Ruby’s Inn, so the council noted that he would need to go through them.

Other Donation Requests - Donations were requested for both the Junior Livestock Show and the Bryce Canyon Half Marathon. The council plans to vote on these donations at a later meeting.

Department Reports • Partner’s Meeting - Jean Seiler provided an update on the partner’s meeting with Bryce Canyon National Park.

- The park is still waiting on bids for seal coating of the Shared Use Path.

- The rules on electric bikes in the park were discussed. The current position is to watch and see if any issues arise, e.g., speeding.

- There is a new Facilities Manager at the park.

- The park is planning on putting permanent gates on the Mossy Cave overflow parking. They are also considering paving the lot.

- There was an adjustment to the times that private horse riders can enter the park—they are now from 5 7:30 p.m. This is intended to mitigate the safety issues that come up when large private groups intersect with concessionaire groups on the trail.

- Next year is the centennial of the park. The Natural History Association is spearheading the event and will reach out to Bryce Canyon City in the future to collaborate.

- There are some large events in the works—there is a tentative commitment from the Utah Symphony to return for a performance next August, the Astronomy Festival is happening this year, which will include a telescope program at the park, and there will also be a Geology Festival this year.

• Ice Rink - Jean Seiler provided updates on the ongoing ice rink project. They have found a solution to the chiller sourcing issues. It will now be new equipment instead of used ($300,000

versus $90,000). The team is working with the bank and the Recreation Association to finance the new chiller. It’s looking like October for delivery. By October, everything should be in place to support the installation of the chiller unit. The model is the most energy-efficient that they could find. A meeting with the contractor happened last week. The start date for the work is July 18th. The contractor will be at Bryce for six weeks to install tubing, installation, steel, and everything else necessary to pour the top. The council is amenable to helping finance the project as it comes up in the future. The frustrating impacts of COVID-19 on the project were noted.

• Wellness Center - Council member Kam Roundy provided an update on the Wellness Center. There are rooms booked for Peterson’s to stay at Ruby’s Inn next week. They will be installing thermostats for city buildings, including the Wellness Center. Preventative maintenance was completed on equipment in the Wellness Center. An estimate to replace a few frayed cables is forthcoming.

• Senior Scholarships Application Process - Council member Cherrie Tebbs proposed making changes

to the application process.

The council agreed that they will no longer accept hand-delivered letters.

Hand delivering letters creates some ambiguity on whether everyone is meeting the deadline. To keep the process fair, only postmarked mail and emails will be accepted moving forward.

• Water Management - The Mayor opened a discussion about water conservation. The town would like to update the meters, cut back on lawn watering, and reach out to citizens to advocate for mindful water usage. The council noted that water ownership between Ruby’s and the town needs clarifying before going too far with management strategies.

Financials - Checks were made to Upper Limit for $515.00 (gym equipment maintenance), Tropic Town for $200.00 (office rent for the Prevention Coalition), Utah League of Cities and Towns for $500.00 (annual membership fees), Alsco for $106.28 (rugs and fragrances in city buildings), Clark’s for $42.87 (Prevention Coalition), David Tebbs for $129.99 (Prevention Coalition travel costs), Imaging Concepts for $27.81 (copier costs), Jeanne Shakespeare for $56.00 (Prevention Coalition travel costs), $6,122.00 (webpage services), Sydney Lamas for 268.56 (travel costs), Garkane Propane for $1,860.35 (Wellness Center), South Central Communications for $443.14 (phone and internet), and a credit card payment to Zions Bank of $940.43 (Quickbooks fees, cleaning supplies and maintenance).

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

Page 9

The Insider

May 12, 2022

How to Help Pollinators This Spring

LegaL Notices NOTICE OF TAX SALE Notice is hereby given that on May 26, 2022 At 10 0'clock am, at the front door of the county courthouse, in Wayne County, Utah, 18 South Main, Loa, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash, under the provision of Section 59-2-1351 , the following described real property located in the county and now delinquent and subject to tax sale. Bids for less than the total amount of taxes, interest, penalty and administrative costs which are a charge upon the real estate will not be accepted.

Parcel 1: 03-0032-0153 / L-139-1 Ken Weaver Construction Inc Commencing at the SE corner of Lot 3 Block 7 Plat B Robison Addition to the Town of Loa thence North 259.21 feet thence West 150 feet thence South 259.21 feet thence East 150 feet to point of beginning. Containing .89 acre IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and official seal on April 25, 2022.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Auditor Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 28 and MAY 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2022

Insider

Pollinators in Utah include five species of hummingbird—including the Black-chinned hummingbird (above)—250 species of butterflies, and over 900 species of native bees. The Utah Pollinator Pursuit was created in 2019 to help gather data for pollinator research done by the Utah State University and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

SALT LAKE CITY Utah is home to many unique species of pollinators, including five species of hummingbirds, 250 species of butterflies (including the iconic monarch) and over 900 species of native bees (including 21 species of bumble bees). Pollinators in Utah face extreme changing conditions, and some are increasingly at risk due to declining populations.

With spring comes warmer weather, and many Utah residents are itching to get outside to work on yards and gardens, which makes this a prime time to become aware of the pollinators in your com-

munity and the ways you can take action to help them.

Utah Pollinator Pursuit The Utah Pollinator Pursuit was created in 2019, and is a program that enlists help from community scientists to gather data for pollinator research done by the Utah State University and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

USU and the Utah DWR have partnered on researching the state’s native plants and insects to help prevent them from being listed under the federal Endangered Species Act, support delisting when possible, and to make informed wildlife management decisions.

Mask Mandates: We really need

the public’s continued help and support with masking inside the hospital. I think there’s an incorrect perception that because of the relaxing of some visitor restrictions at the hospital, or because some masking requirements have changed in other prominent places like schools or airports, that perhaps it would mean masking inside the hospital has also been lifted. That’s not the case.—DeAnn Brown, Garfield Memorial Hospital Administrator and CEO Mask Mandates

Cont'd from page 1

The Intermountain policy requires that face masks be worn at all times, including, but not limited to: inside the concourse; in all patient areas; in waiting rooms; anywhere inside the nursing home; and inside the hospital café.

Patients and visitors are asked to bring their own masks. However, if they forget, there are disposable masks available at entrances, and at every department inside the hospital.

“We really need the public’s continued help and support with masking inside the hospital,” said DeAnn Brown, Garfield Memorial Hospital Administrator and CEO. “I think there’s an incorrect perception that because of the relaxing of some visitor restrictions at the hospital, or because some masking requirements have changed in other prominent places like schools or airports, that perhaps it would mean masking inside the hospital has also been lifted. That’s not the case.”

“We’re asking for each person who comes to the hospital, clinics, or long-term care facility to continue to support this very important

protective measure of masking while inside our facilities,” added Brown.

Intermountain’s masking policy is supported by the Utah Hospital Association’s recommendation for all healthcare settings to continue to implement a masking requirement.

“It makes sense to wear a mask at places of healing like our hospital,” said Hailie Pollock, Nurse Administrator at Garfield Memorial Hospital. “People come to our facilities because they need help and support with their health, sometimes they are fighting for their life. Masking helps prevent the spread of germs— and helps protect those who are susceptible to germs or have compromised immune systems. We work extremely hard to keep the hospitals clean and safe, and masking helps support that work. Along with masking, it’s important to also remember to sanitize your hands as you enter the hospital to continue to keep the hospital as clean and germ free an environment as possible.”

For information on masking, go to: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/ health-wellness-promotion/ pandemics/covid/maskingguidelines/ —Garfield Memorial Hospital

A pollinator is an animal or insect that helps plants reproduce by transferring pollen from one part of a flower to another part, resulting in seeds and fruits. If you have a smartphone or camera, you can help pollinators by recording photos or videos of the species you encounter and submitting them to the Utah Pollinator Pursuit form via the Survey123 app.

Using the data, biologists can make better informed decisions for habitat restoration projects throughout the state.

“With the recent drastic declines in Utah insect populations, we needed to do something bigger to understand what was happening,” Utah State University’s Rare Insect Conservation Project Leader Amanda Barth said. “We really appreciate the efforts of people who share photos of bumble bees, monarch butterflies and other rare pollinator species they happen to see during the spring and summer months.”

Benefits to wildlife With over 2.25 million acres in Utah restored through various habitat projects funded

by Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative, Utah is working hard to protect pollinators and other wildlife species. With increasing use of native flowering seed mix in restoration areas, species like hummingbirds have more access to floral resources that provide valuable nutrition through the breeding and migratory seasons. Improving habitat for pollinators, like bumble bees, also benefits other wildlife species, including mule deer.

“When you provide more nectar sources and habitat that is free from pesticides and disturbance, you create a safe space for the insects and wildlife we are working hard to pro-

tect in Utah,” Barth said.

Plants like the Rocky Mountain bee plant can be resistant to deer grazing, while greatly benefiting hummingbirds and other nectar-feeding species. The Nuttall’s sunflower provides pollinators with early opportunities to access pollen and nectar and later opportunities for seeds for birds during peak migration in the fall.

How you can help There are several easy ways that you can help pollinator species: • When gardening in the yard or out hiking, actively look for bumble bees and monarch butterflies.

• Review the UPP data gathering protocol, so you are ready when you see one.

Snap a photo or take a video (the closer you get, the better it is for identifying it.)

Then submit it through the app related to the species you found.

• Add native plants to your outdoor landscaping, reduce the use of herbicides and insecticides that may be harming your native pollinators and provide suitable nectar and pollen sources that flower throughout spring to late fall. Work with local nurseries to decide what pollinator-friendly plants will work best in your yard.

“By working together, Utahns can make a difference for pollinators,” Barth said.

“Even small steps will make a big difference in the long-term survival for these species.”

For more information about pollinators in Utah, visit the Utah Pollinator Pursuit at sites.google.com/view/utahpollinatorpursuit/home.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

LegaL Notices INVITATION TO BID LOA TOWN Loa Town would like to open out for bid, the removal of old shingles and vent from the town office roof and the installation of new metal roofing to match the fire house and parks. Those wanting to bid will need to come get measurements. Please submit your bids to the Loa Town clerk by Thursday, May 12 by 5 pm. The bids will be opened at the regularly scheduled town board meeting on Thursday, May 12 at 7:30 pm. If you need more information, you may contact Michelle Brian at 435-8362160. Loa Town has the right to accept or deny any and all bids.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 5 & 12, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE PANGUITCH CEMETERY DISTRICT Please remove flowers and any other items from around the Head stones before May 21st.

Thank You! Panguitch Cemetery Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 12 & 19, 2022

NOTICE OF FINAL TAX SALE Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of May, 2022 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. Jim and Mildred R. Pifer 380 East Honey Lane Columbia, Missouri 65202 WR-474-37 16-0081-1066 The South half of the West half of the Northwest 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: $621.97 IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 19th day of April, 2022.

Camille A. Moore, Garfield County Auditor Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 28 and MAY 5, 12, & 19, 2022 NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Jun. 8, 2022 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)5387240 for additional information.

GARFIELD COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3357 (a48799): Focus Language International, Inc. propose(s) using 0.0086 cfs OR 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (3.88 miles NE of Hatch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 61-2801 (a48815): Alan Mathena, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 1.6512 ac-ft. from groundwater (Panguitch Lake area) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3358 (a48835): West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company, Whining Dog Ranch, LLC propose(s) using 1.6 ac-ft. from groundwater (8.33 miles North of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 89-1636 (a48844): John J. Morreale propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from the Underground Water Well (existing) (3 miles SW of Tropic) for COMMERCIAL: Hospice center & associated outbuildings.

89-1129 (a48845): John J Morreale and Ramona Morreale, Sally Reinburg, Blair S. Smith propose(s) using 16.88 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles SW of Tropic) for COMMERCIAL: Hospice center & associated outbuildings.

EXTENSION(S) 89-1636 (A77472): John J. Morreale is/are filing an extension for 1.73 ac-ft. (3 miles SW of Topic) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. IRON COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-159 (a48785): USA Forest Service propose(s) using 0.008 cfs OR 0.18 ac-ft. from the Lundale Spring and Shed Spring (Cedar Breaks area) for OTHER: Restroom facilities at FAA site; OTHER: Restroom and truck wash at UDOT shed.

WAYNE COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5465 (A83253): Walter- John Kelly propose(s) using 0.0045 cfs OR 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (7 miles south of Grover) for DOMESTIC. 95-5466 (A83271): Charles Fabel propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 0.5441 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles NW of Bicknell) for DOMESTIC; STOCKWATERING. 95-5467 (A83274): Randy G. Blackburn propose(s) using 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5 miles NE of Loa) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 12 & 19, 2022 ACCEPTING BIDS SIX COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS AREA AGENCY ON AGING The Six County Association of Governments, Area Agency on Aging, is now accepting bids for In-Home Services such as homemaker, personal care, assistive devices and supplies for the Home and Community Based Alternatives Program, National Caregiver Support Program, and other Title III programs.

Specific bid information may be obtained by calling or writing to: Six County Area Agency on Aging, PO Box 820, Richfield, UT 84701, (435) 893-0725. All bids are confidential and must be received in the Six County office by no later than noon on May 23, 2022. The Six County Association of Government reserves the right to accept and/or reject any or all bids.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 12 & 19, 2022

The Insider

Page 10

C l a s s i f i e d ads

May 12, 2022

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

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

HELP WANTED

Part-time Secretary West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company

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

Deputy Sheriff

Garfield County is accepting applications for a Deputy Sheriff.

The successful candidate will be required to live in Escalante area. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk's Office or online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until the position is filled. Utah Post Certification is preferred, but not required.

Anyone interested in applying for this position that is not Post Certified, 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.

SENIOR CENTER MENUS

PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140 Suggested donation $3.00 60 & older, $7.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot.

Meals include milk & bread.

Tues. May 17th

Wed. May 18th

Thurs. May 19th

Fish & Chips, Coleslaw, Mixed Vegetables, Salad Bar, Pears, Cake

Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Fruit, Cake

Spaghetti w/ Italian Sausage, Garlic Bread, Italian Vegetables, Salad Bar, Tropical Fruit, Cookies

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

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.

May 17th

Pulled Pork Sandwich, Broccoli Salad / Chips, 3-Bean Salad, Pears, Banana Cake

Wed. May 18th

Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, California Blend Vegetables / Bread, Salad Bar, Pineapple, Chocolate Truffle

Thurs.

May 19th

Hoagie Sandwich,Tomato / Lettuce, Chips, Green Jell-O, Strawberry Shortcake

All meals are served with milk or juice. If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00 am. 826-4317. Suggested donation for seniors over 60 $3.00, and under 60 is $7.00

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

Position Announcements

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org Full-Time Teacher at Boulder Elementary Full-Time Science Teacher at Panguitch High School Full-Time Science Teacher at Escalante High School Full-Time CTE Teacher at Panguitch Middle & High School Drama/Music Teacher at Panguitch Middle and High School BVES Preschool Para-Professional Food Service Worker in Panguitch SpEd Para-Professional at Bryce Valley Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers in Escalante Bus Route Driver in Boulder Para-Professionals at All Schools Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers

SALARY: Please see 2021-2022 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule.

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

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

Please direct questions to: AES Head Teacher Robin Gibbs (435-624-3221) BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322) BVES Principal Pete Peterson (435-679-8619) BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-679-8835) EES/EHS Principal Peter Baksis (435-826-4205) PES Principal Lisa Breinholt (435-676-8847) PMS/PHS Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-8805) Superintendent John Dodds (435-676-8821) Online application available: www.garfk12.org Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

DEADLINE: See the district website for closing date of each position.

Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

Wanted Alive and Awake AW Builders

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

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

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

ESCALANTE AA MEETING Call for times and locations.

435-676-3653

SERVICES Wayne County Food Bank is open 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1-3pm Community Center in Bicknell Pre-made boxes, ready for pick-up.

Regular and senior programs.

Easy APPLICATION! QUESTIONS? CALL 435-691-3923

sudoku Answers for this week

West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company is looking for a part time Secretary.

Hours are approximately 20 per week.

Position requires excellent organizational skills, public relations, and attention to detail.

Work will be done from your home with the company’s computer.

Candidate will manage approximately 500 stockholders, mail and receive yearly assessments, transfer water certificates, monthly bills, stockholder rentals and allocation of water, take and distribute minutes, and any other secretarial duties as they arise.

Pay range is $400-$500 per month depending on qualifications.

Please submit a resume to westpanguitchirrigation@ yahoo.com.

For more details, please call Allen Henrie at 435-6168588.