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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Panguitch Fire Chief Dave Dodds to Receive Panguitch City's First Official "Hometown Hero" Award
PANGUITCH - It might come as a surprise for some to learn that the evolution of firefighting, tourism, and beautification weeks are all closely interwoven into Panguitch History. When the U.S. Forest Service first announced its plans in 1920 to designate Bryce Canyon as a national monument, Panguitch citizens and leaders quickly became conscious of two things: (1) The City would soon become a major thoroughfare for thousands of tourists flocking to see the new national monument. (2) These tourists would form opinions about the town based on its appearance as they passed through, either positively or negatively affecting the ability of local businesses to capture a percentage of this new commerce. The townspeople had only just begun debating the specifics of a potential beautification plan, when in January of 1921, tragedy struck. Late one evening, the old Hometown Hero Cont'd on page 7
Torrey Town Welcomes Chak Balam Mexican Restaurant by Amiee Maxwell
Efrain Gomez, Alicia Avila, Eduardo Nava, and Karina Nava (from left to right) of Chak Balam Mexican Restaurant in Torrey. TORREY - When Eduardo (Ed) and Karina Nava were thinking up names for their Mexican restaurant in Torrey, they wanted something that drew people in, something that made them want to stop and ask, yet also connected them with their roots, both old and new. Chak Balam is not Spanish, but rather Mayan. It means "Red Jaguar." The name pays respects to the red rock cliffs of Torrey and the jaguar, an
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The Great Saltair Resort, built by the Great Salt Lake, would be consistently caught in a battle between itself and its harsh, saline surrounding environment. seasons, up to 500,000 people visited every year in their woolen, modest swimsuits to float in the famous “American Dead Sea,” where one could never sink due to the water’s salinity. With the addition of a rollercoaster, restaurant,and boxing matches, Great Saltair became known as the "Coney Island of the West.” But within ten years, water receded from Saltair's piers, so much that owners created a cable line to take visitors to deeper waters for swimming. Thousands of dollars were spent annually on repainting each wooden surface after harsh winters of salt erosion. In 1925, a devastating fire put Saltair out of business Saltair Resort Cont'd on page 2
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
THURS. MAY 13 - WED. MAY 19
Mostly sunny / partly cloudy with little to no chance of precipitation, with the highest chances being on Sun. with 13% and Weds. with 14%. Highs range from the high 60s to high 70s; lows in the mid-to-high 30s and low 40s. Winds variable from 11 to 19 mph.
important figure featured in Mayan legend and found on the flag of their home state of Guerrero, Mexico. Ed took a job washing dishes after finishing high school in Manti, and when the chef at the restaurant where he was working quit, he jumped at the chance to take up cooking. He’d always liked cooking and really didn’t want to spend any more time washing dishes than he had to. He worked at several
Fishlake NF Seeking Comments for Recreation Improvement Project
FISHLAKE N.F. - The Fishlake National Forest is conducting an environmental analysis for a recreation improvement project that is considered important for improving recreational opportunities and protecting natural resource conditions on National Forest System lands. We are seeking your comments on this proposal to understand public and resource concerns. Fish Lake Basin Recreation Improvement The purpose of this proposal is to improve the recreational experience in the Fish Lake Basin while addressing resource concerns and minimizing user conflicts. Site-specific proposals throughout the Fish Lake Basin are designed to create or enhance recreation opportunities and protect or improve forest resources. Additional information may be found on the Fishlake National Forest website at www. fs.usda.gov/projects/fishlake/ landmanagement/projects. Notification of Opportunity to Comment This comment period provides those interested in or affected by this proposal an opportunity to make their concerns known prior to a decision being made by the Responsible Official. While comments on this project will Comment Period Cont'd on page 6
Bryce Canyon City Town Council May 6
A request for the Town Council to cover remaining costs of a new, permanent message center and receival of a $20,000 UDOT grant, set to be used on land use planning costs
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Battling the Elements at Saltair Resort
SALT LAKE CITY - The Great Saltair Resort is often remembered for its glory days as a dance hall and amusement park. But it was constantly at war with the harsh, saline environment that gave it its claim to fame. In 1893, the LDS Church built the Great Saltair pleasure resort on the shores of Great Salt Lake. This was the start of a long, fraught, and constant battle between the resort and its surrounding environment. With onion-top domes and Moorish decorative elements, the original building looked like an Eastern mirage in the desert. Its completion took over $5 million in today's dollars and included a dance hall, bicycle track, and bathing houses. During peak
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Central Utah restaurants, picking up skills along the way, and had plans of opening a food truck. A chance meeting with Duane Platt, the owner of Chak Balam’s home, over some fishing gear, led to a discussion and an eventual deal to open the restaurant in the former spot of the Flying Pig Kitchen. “This place is something we dreamed of,” said Ed, Chak Balam
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by Kadi Franson BRYCE - Mayor Syrett costs, but they are unable to facilitated and Sydney Lamas cover the costs of installatook the minutes. tion. There is a remaining The Bryce City Council $3 - 4,000.00 that needs to Meeting began with a prayer be covered. Seiler requested followed by the Pledge of Al- for the town council to support the project by providing legiance. The council received a the rest. The council stated new bid on basketballs for intent to approve, contingent the Wellness Center, totaling on receiving a precise dollar $840.00 for 12 balls. The latest amount for the request. Seiler bid is from Jail Ink. There was said that he would come back a motion to approve spending with that at a later time. The town has been havon the new basketballs up to ing issues with people camp$1000.00. The recent controlled ing illegally and is looking to burn happening in the nearby install more “No Camping” Dixie National Forest is slated signs at various locations, like in the shuttle station parking to finish up today. There is an election tak- area. They will look through ing place later this year for the their storage areas to make positions of Council Member sure that they don’t have any and Mayor. Candidates must before purchasing more. Mayor Syrett applied for file a Declaration of Candidacy to the City Clerk by email: a UDOT grant last summer sydney@brycecanyoncityut. and recently received notifigov. The window to file is June cation that they were awarded it. The grant is for $20,000.00 1st through June 7th. Jean Seiler updated the and will be allocated to land council that there will be a use planning costs. A Mule Days banner is new, permanent message center installed across from the being produced in support of shuttle station. It will be lo- the local event, with a cost of cated on Ruby’s lawn, behind $150.00. the new sidewalks. Bryce Canyon National Park has Bryce Council agreed to pay for some of the Cont'd on page 2
Escalante Honors Native Potato Species with "Wild Potato Days" Celebration May 28 & 29
Courtesy Lisbeth Louderback
A flowering Solanum jamesii plant (above) and resulting "Four Corners Potato" (right). This humble spud will be honored at the "Wild Potato Days" celebration in Escalante from May 28 - 29. ESCALANTE - Escalante citizens, friends and travelers are invited to celebrate the heritage of a humble spud by attending the first annual “Wild Potato Days,” May 28 - 29, 2021, in recognition of the native potato species, Solanum jamesii. The purpose of this new festival is to inform people of this variety’s unique and astounding history, entertain with a potato theme, and preserve and conserve remnant populations by recruiting citizens to propagate their own backyard tubers. This nutritious root vegetable has been consumed by people in the valley for
The worst thing that happens to you may be the best thing for you if you don't let it get the best of you —Will Rogers
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thousands of years. First, by Native Americans, known as Ancestral Puebloans, Anasazi, Fremont, and Paiute, followed by cavalry men, pioneers, pioneer descendants (especially during the Great Depression) and now by individuals enjoying the region’s fine dining. Escalante Valley was first called “Potato Valley” in about 1866— named after this very same species now commonly known as the “Four Corners Potato.” “Potato Valley” was later renamed Escalante by members of the John Wesley Powell Expedition in 1875 when they advised the prospective settlers to name it
after the river they had just surveyed. Join us Friday, May 28th at 6 PM for a “Potato Bar” dinner with toppings and dessert ($10 plus tax) at the Escalante Showhouse on Main Street to kick off the festival. A program at 7 PM will include a 30-minute video highlighting the "Four Corners Potato" on the food show “From Scratch,” which was filmed at the Slot Canyons Inn for this year’s TV series. The director and chef may be attending. Saturday, May 29th, Wild Potato Days
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Bryce Council: New bids on
basketballs for the Wellness Center, an election for Council Member and Mayor happening later this year, a permanent message center installation and request for the Town Council to help cover the costs, illegal camping issues, receival of a $20,000 UDOT grant, A Mule Days banner, and speeding issues discussed. Senior Scholarship applications were received and winners will soon be announced.
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There is still some funding from the CARES Act available. If any local businesses have a need, they can apply for the funding. There have been some speeding issues in town. Aside from speed bumps, the council made a note to reach out to Sheriff Perkins to request extra patrolling on the side streets. There are still a few remaining Christmas lights that need to be taken down. The council noted that it will be more hazardous to do the work now, due to traffic increasing. The council received applications for the Senior Scholarships and will be announcing the winners this month. To finish the meeting, there was a report on finan-
cials: The following checks were written: $868.57 to Garkane Energy for power, $215.70 to Rainbow Sign and Banner, $140.00 to Alsco, $118.33 to Canon for copier services, $576.00 to Jail Ink, $807.06 for insurance from PEHP, $2,480.63 to Jones and Demille Civil Engineering Firm for work on the highway project, $2,218.60 to Sportkeeper for t-shirts for the Prevention Coalition, $75.00 to Utah State Fireman’s association yearly dues, $1,133.22 to Garkane for propane, $446.64 to South Central for phone and internet services, and $1,975.65 for the credit card bill, covering purchases for tools, Facebook charges, Quickbooks charges, and Google suite fees. Bryce Canyon City Town Council meetings take place the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
May 13, 2021
Goings on... Dixie National Forest Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Building in Cedar City
Courtesy Dixie National Forest via Facebook
Dixie National Forest held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new office location and Cedar City Ranger District building in Cedar City. CEDAR CITY - The Dixie National Forest conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony on the new Forest Supervisor's office and Cedar City Ranger District building in Cedar City. They started to conduct business out of this location on May 10, and the new address is 820 N. Main St. Cedar City, UT 84721. —Dixie National Forest
Art Exhibit by Harriet Priska at the Cedar City Public Library until May 27
Saltair Resort: The Great Saltair
Resort is often remembered for its glory days as a dance hall and amusement park. But it was constantly at war with the harsh, saline environment that gave it its claim to fame Saltair Resort Cont'd from page 1
for four years, and efforts to rebuild the racetrack in the 1930s were halted as fires and strong winds devastated construction sites and killed two workers. After World War II, Great Saltair couldn’t compete with its freshwater rivals like Lagoon. Salty waters were perceived as strange and grimy, especially after surrounding cities started to dump their sewage into the lake. Its final year as a resort and amusement park was 1957, just before another fire and high winds tore away its structures. Its ruins stood unrepaired for years before burning to the ground in 1970.
Today, a concert hall hosting musicians from around the world goes by the name Saltair. But in a cruel joke from nature, this Saltair was flooded by five feet of water just two years after opening in 1982. It reopened to the public in 1993, signaling one last attempt to create paradise amongst the brine shrimp. Beehive Archive is a production of Utah Humanities. This Beehive Archive story is part of Think Water Utah, a statewide collaboration and conversation on the critical topic of water presented by Utah Humanities and its partners. Sources consulted in the creation of the Beehive Archive and past episodes may be found atwww.utahhumanities.org/stories.© Utah Humanities 2021
Courtesy Harriet Priska
Escalante-based artist Harriet Priska will have a watercolor art exhibition at the Cedar City Library until May 27. CEDAR CITY - Seventy-three watercolors by Harriet Priska will hang at the Cedar City Public Library until May 27th. The theme of the paintings is the Ancestral Puebloans of the Escalante and Boulder area. The Fremont of the Cold Creek area, who also traveled into this region but left the area about 1025AD, and the Paiute, who came after, are also represented. Paintings depict petroglyphs, pictographs, and pottery. —Harriet Priska
Escalante High School Exhibit at the Boulder Community Gallery Closing May 14
Chak Balam: Everything is fresh
and we want to stay true to authentic flavors so you keep coming back. —Eduardo (Ed) Nava
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“and it happened sooner than we thought.” Chak Balam opened in mid-March of this year. Everything is made from scratch including all the salsas and sauces. “Everything is fresh,” Ed said, “and we want to stay true to authentic flavors so you keep coming back.” You’ll find popular Mexican standards on the menu— such as tacos, enchiladas, and burritos—to more specialized items like Mole, Bisteck a la Mexicana, and a Mexicanstyle pasta. They also serve brunch dishes including huevos rancheros, Mexican omelets, and breakfast burritos. Torrey resident Ted
Winder said he’s enjoyed exploring their many menu offerings and that the food is always served hot and fresh. “We love all our Torrey restaurant friends and are delighted to welcome Chef Eduardo and his family to our area,” he said. The Navas love their home in Wayne County and find everything they need right here. They enjoy fishing and hiking with their two border collies and have been thrilled by the community’s support for their new restaurant. Chak Balam is located at 12 N. Sand Creek Rd. in Torrey. Hours are 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., seven days a week. They’re open for both in-person dining and take-out, and take-out orders can be placed over the phone or online.
Courtesy Boulder Arts Council via Facebook
The Escalante High School student exhibit in the Boulder Community Gallery will close on May 14. BOULDER - Don’t miss the Escalante High School student exhibit in the Boulder Community Gallery. You can see it during library hours on Saturday from 10-12 or during clerk hours. We can also open at requested times. Closing day for the exhibit will be May 14, 2021. —Boulder Arts Council
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May 13, 2021
Equine Herpesvirus Emerges Briefly in Utah by Riata Cummings, Utah State University Extension
Courtesy Utah State University Extension
The first confirmed case of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in Utah was isolated at a private facility in Davis County in mid-March. A second case was found on the same property, but no other cases in Utah have been confirmed. UTAH - A case of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) was confirmed in March at the Golden Spike Events Center in Ogden. “Thankfully, an outbreak was prevented by responsible owners and good equine biosecurity,” said Karl Hoopes, Utah State University Extension equine specialist. The first confirmed case in Utah was isolated at a private facility in Davis County in mid-March, and state officials later found a second horse at the property that also tested positive for EHM. Although it is unknown how the originally infected horse became sick, Utah State Veterinarian Dean Taylor investigated other reports of ill horses, but no other cases have been confirmed in Utah. “The recent outbreak only involved a few horses and has quieted down now,” Hoopes said. “But this is a
good time to remind people throughout the state and region of the need for good biosecurity at equine events.” The lack of other cases can likely be attributed to the fact that the two positive horses were quarantined following their original diagnosis, and the Golden Spike Events Center routinely disinfects the entire facility after every event. These practices, along with other biosecurity measures, can protect horses from EHM and other dangerous diseases. The virus is spread by nose-to-nose contact, contaminated equipment and respiratory secretions. The virus can survive up to seven days under normal environmental circumstances and for a maximum of one month under perfect environmental conditions. The herpes virus has a unique adaptive mechanism to ensure its survival. According to Kerry Rood, USU Extension veterinarian, the virus, once
infection has occurred, can become latent and avoid the host’s immune system. “Then at an opportune time, when there are levels of high stress, the virus emerges and can be silently shed, infecting other horses that come into contact with the ‘silent’ shedder,” Rood said. This explains why there can be outbreaks of the virus within closed populations of horses, and may explain the illness of the initially diagnosed horse. “Preventive measures are focused on sound biosecurity principles like not sharing tack, cleaning and disinfecting your horse trailer after transporting horses other than your own, meeting needs to minimize stress, isolating new horses for a minimum of 30 days, contacting a veterinarian immediately when signs are exhibited and regularly vaccinating horses for EHV and other diseases,” said Rood.
Wild Potato Days: Escalante will honor the native
potato species Solanum jamesii at the first annual "Wild Potato Days" celebration. Events include a "Potato Bar" dinner, followed by a showing of food show "From Scratch," which highlights the "Four Corners Potato," at the Escalante Showhouse on Main Street. Wild Potato Days Cont'd from page 1
starting at 9 AM, plants will be available for purchase to interested individuals at the “Escalante Heritage Park” behind the Escalante Showhouse on 100 North and Center Street. Much of the technical work on conservation and propagation has already been done by supporting institutions (Red Butte Garden and the Natural History Museum of Utah), and there is a strong local interest in developing the species as a specialty crop and on a commercial scale. Bruce Pavlik and Lisbeth Louderback will be at the festival to answer questions and distribute the plants for sale. Other activities at the festival will include vendors, potato sack races, making potato print artwork and target practice using potatoes as missiles. Vendors will be selling their wares from 9:00-3:00. A flag raising ceremony will be at the Veterans Memorial at 11:30 AM, officially naming the park “Escalante Heritage Park,” followed by lunch,
Courtesy Lisbeth Louderback
A harvest of the "Four Corners Potato," Solanum jamesii. which will be (you guessed it) a "Potato Bar" with toppings and drinks for $8 plus tax. We hope you will join us
in celebrating this humble tater and promoting the heritage we all enjoy in our lovely valleys. —Wild Potato Days
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Schools & Sports
2021 Graduating Class of Wayne High School
PHS Sports Sidelines by Mack Oetting
Track meet at BYU and Region 20 finals held at Bryce Valley
I checked out the big track meet at BYU, and I mean, big. It is really hard to figure out how our athletics did. There were about 80 teams and 1A - 3A competed against each
other. They came in ahead of many of the 1A runners, but you have to be in the top ten to score points, so I just don’t know. Yesterday, the Region 20 finals were held at Bryce Valley. Most of the best teams in the state were there, and we should have an idea of how our teams will do at state. Two of the top teams, Milford and Wayne, are in a different league and will be missing. We deliver Meals on Wheels on Wednesday, and I will try to be there afterwards.
Courtesy Jennifer Hunt
The 2021 Wayne High School graduating class. First row, from left to right, is Abigail New, Destiny Durfey, Shiley Mackey, Brooklyn Clark, Kayshen Brown, Kalina Maw, Shyanne VanDyke, Katie Wilson. Second row, from left to right, is Hanna Williams, Burgan Torgerson, Abby Stevens, Paxton Davis, Kortni Blackburn, Delauni Davidson, LynDee Harker, Jacklyn Leavitt. Third row, from left to right, is Jace Edwards, Blake Giles, Vince Peterson, Ethan Morrill, Jesse Peterson, Eric Alexander, CJ Torgerson. Fourth row, from left to right, is Kash Beeler, Kolt Pace, Zachary Dasse, Brody Durfey, Dallas Peterson, Ian Hernandez. Trevor Barlow and Jesse Webb are not pictured.
Wayne Middle School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Melanie Dabb, Extension Assistant Professor, Wayne County
Managing Your Cash Flow
Are you wondering how much you should be saving or how much should you be putting towards paying off debt? First, let’s talk about savings. How much do you need to have saved? One recommendation we hear a lot is 3-6 months of living expenses. This provides a cushion for a job loss or drop in income. It’s also a good idea to have money set aside for an unexpected event such as a car repair. Also, if you have a big financial goal, you will want to have a saving plan for that as well. You might well have more than one category of savings. Make sure as you are creating your savings plan that you decide exactly what the money is to be used for so that your impulse buys don’t become an “emergency.” Saving should be a priority because emergencies will happen, and if you have no savings or not enough, you are more likely to use debt as a way to manage these situations which might undo the work you’ve put in paying down debt. One of the things you might hear talked about is the bucket principle. Imaging a series of buckets hanging like stairs, each one a little below the previous one. If you were to pour water into the first
bucket, as it filled up, it would spill over and fill the next bucket and on down until all your buckets are filled. Now, let’s think of each of these buckets as a financial need. The top bucket is your essential expenses, things like keeping a roof over your head, food, access to medical care, reliable transportation, etc. These are things that could really have a negative effect on you and your family if you were to lose them. Once your essential expenses are met, that bucket spills over into your savings plan. Once that bucket is filled, it spills over into additional steps toward financial security, which can include paying down debt. The best part is, when it comes to paying down debt, you don’t have to do all the work yourself. USU Extension has a program called PowerPay that will calculate for you the amount you save by using different strategies for paying down debt, and you will be able to figure out which process will save you the most money. Visit this free resource at powerpay.org. When you explore powerpay.org it will ask you to get all of your debts together, and put in the total balance, minimum monthly payment, interest rate and amount of time until the debts are paid off. Then, it will perform all the calculations and help you make your plan. Here are some of the
strategies that you will be able to look at in PowerPay: • Pay off high interest rate debt first. When you have debts with high interest rates, more of your monthly payment goes towards finance charges instead of paying down the balance, so by paying these off first, you free up cash for other debts. • Pay down debts with the smallest balances first. By getting these smaller balances out of the way, you can then focus on larger debts. • Making power payments. This is where, once you’ve paid off one debt, you take the money you were paying and add it to your payment on the next debt. Then, when that debt is paid in full, you take that amount and add it to your monthly payment on the next debt and so on until all your debts are paid in full. One last tip to managing your cash flow is to stay flexible. Things happen and sometimes our plans need a little adjustment. It’s important to roll with these changes. Don’t get discouraged and don’t give up. Written By: Melanie Dabb, USU Extension Assistant Professor For more information visit: finance.usu.edu
Money Tips for Students
Be Wary of Student Loan Repayment Companies UTAH - If you owe money on federal student loans, you should be wary of sales pitches from companies offering to help borrowers lower their payments, warns KHEAA. Student loans are a trillion-dollar business, and such large sums of money attract unscrupulous characters trying to take advantage of unwary people. Anything such companies want to charge you for doing is something you can do yourself by working with your federal loan servicer. The U.S. Department of Education warns borrowers
by Tim Ballard to be skeptical about companies that: • Ask for payment up front and for monthly fees to monitor your account, • Promise immediate loan forgiveness, or • Ask for your FSA ID password and a power of attorney. To avoid falling victim to a scam, start with the servicer the Department of Education has assigned your loan to. Your servicer can tell you what your options are and can help you with the forms you need. If you need help finding your servicer, go to studentaid.gov and click on “Manage loans.”
Under that link, you can find who your servicer is, as well as detailed information about your options. KHEAA is a public, nonprofit agency established in 1966 to improve students’ access to college. It provides information about financial aid and financial literacy at no cost to students and parents. The agency also helps colleges manage their student loan default rates and verify information submitted on the FAFSA. For more information about those services, visit www.kheaa.com.
BICKNELL - High Honor Roll – 4.0 GPA 8th Grade: Raegyn Blackburn 7th Grade: Jake Chesnut, Paizlee Jackson, Gracie Snedeger 6th Grade: Autumn Chesnut, Cienna Cropper, Cassie Rees, Adlee VanDyke High Honor Roll – 3.8 to 4.0 GPA 8th Grade: Shayla Barlow, Ayla Deakin, Clancey Fillmore, Russell VanDyke 7th Grade: Devin Bowling, Oaklee Brian, Timber Giles, Madilynn Jacobson, Chloe Stewart, Bree Torgerson, Tylee Torgerson 6th Grade: Keaton Giles, Lillian Morrill, Rylan Taylor Honor Roll – 3.5 to 3.8 GPA 8th Grade: Makaylee Burningham, Randy Christensen, Koyo Ito, MaKayla Jones, Braydon Lee, Kylee Pace, TaKara Taylor, Gavin Torrey 7th Grade: Lacey Brown, Stetsyn Lamb, Blake Peterson, Rhylie VanDyke 6th Grade: Madison Nelson, Ava Petree, Cliff Petree —Wayne Middle School
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 Chris Kupfer, Garfield School District Special Education Director at 435-590-8144 or the special education teacher at your neighborhood school.
May 13, 2021
Wills, Trusts, and More
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Better Estate Planning An effective estate plan has many benefits. In the broadest sense, estate planning includes the process of accumulating, managing, and distributing property over the course of a lifetime. Satisfaction comes from knowing your objectives, taking practical approaches to achieve them, and avoiding hazards in the process. An effective estate plan involves recognizing and coping with four financial challenges: 1. Dying Too Soon. For those with a sense of responsibility to loved ones, one of the greatest concerns is providing for them. Savings plans, retirement accounts, life insurance, and estate plans are just a few of the ways to assure financial security for loved ones. 2. Outliving One’s Resources. As time passes, the possibility of outliving one’s financial resources can be a concern. Many people will reduce what they spend today to ensure that they have ample funds for the later years. It can be a challenge to balance present and future needs. 3. Emergencies. Estate planning may ease the hazards of illness, accidents, and other unforeseen economic hardships. We can accumulate savings in order to be prepared, but insurance assumes greater importance as costs increase. Medical, automobile, home-
by Jeffery J. McKenna owners, and other insurance policies can help lessen the possibility that an emergency will unnecessarily deplete economic resources. 4. Mental and Physical Disability. It is vitally important to plan for adequate income and management of assets, in the event that a mental or physical disability impairs a person’s ability to manage his or her property. A number of financial arrangements, including various types of trusts and powers of attorney, can be created to help deal with the need for assistance in asset management. These trusts can also be set up for disabled family members. Addressing each of the above concerns is the essence of an effective estate plan. Many people view estate planning, and particularly addressing the above concerns, as an overwhelming task. A good estate planning attorney can help bring order to what may otherwise seem to be too difficult to accomplish on your own. Your estate planning attorney will take an organized approach to decide what is needed. Your attorney will help you focus on the “essential elements” of estate planning—the people in your life, the property you own, your plans for the future, and the persons who will assist you in achieving your goals. Like a building project,
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NOW WITH A PANGUITCH OFFICE AT 46 NORTH MAIN STREET TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AND AROUND GARFIELD COUNTY. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead. He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 6281711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com. with the help of your attorney, you will start with your “blueprint” for setting out a plan. You will determine the essential elements. In a few short days or weeks, your plan can become a reality.
My 76-year-old father, while still a good driver, has more trouble judging distances than he used to. This sometimes results in driving by sound: He hits something, and then realizes it's there. The cost of repairing bumpers was getting expensive, so we thought a perfect gift would be a reverse-sensor that gave an audible and visual signal when the car was getting too close to something. We had it installed and watched excitedly as Dad backed out of the garage. He was heading straight for a garbage can when the audible signal went off. Dad reached for his cell phone. "Hello?" *crash!*
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Budget: A method for going broke methodically.
PUNishment
Trying to get online at my mother-in-law’s, I scrolled through various Internet access names. One neighbor’s Wi-Fi really stood out: “You Kids Get Off My LAN!”
Birthday Song
It was our buddy's birthday, so we decided to call him up and sing "Happy Birthday." Only trouble was we dialed the wrong number. "Don't let it bother you." said the voice on the other end, just before he hung up, "You need all the practice you can get."
sudoku To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9
Eggplants
A grocer put up a sign that read "Eggplants, 25 cents each—three for a dollar." All day long, customers came in exclaiming:"Don't be ridiculous! I should get four for a dollar!" Meekly the grocer capitulated and packaged four eggplants. The tailor next door had been watching these antics and finally asked the grocer,"Aren't you going to fix the mistake on your sign?" "What mistake?" the grocer asked. "Before I put up that sign, no one ever bought more than one eggplant."
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THEME: EUROPEAN CAPITALS ACROSS 1. RPM gauge 5. Have a bawl 8. *"Neutral" capital 12. Paella pot 13. Mend, healthwise 14. Deadly snake of southeastern Asia 15. Multicolored horse 16. Estimator's phrase (2 words) 17. "The Addams Family" manservant 18. *Northernmost European capital 20. One of British Isles 21. EUR, pl. 22. Ensign, for short 23. Pieces of glass, e.g. 26. Vacuum cleaner alternative 30. "____ the land of the free..." 31. Oxygenate, as in lawn 34. Insane, in Spain 35. Just harvested, e.g. 37. A in IPA 38. Church song 39. Tiny amount 40. Military marksman 42. Fake tooth 43. Devoid of liquid 45. Jet setters' vessels 47. Address abbreviation 48. Sports stadium 50. Japan's highest mountain 52. *Capital that hosts Nobel Prizes 56. Sophia ____, Italian actress 57. Genesis twin 58. Curved molding 59. Tequila source 60. Non-permanent office worker 61. Like dental surgery 62. *Capital on a fjord 63. Possesses 64. Big top DOWN 1. Unit of pressure
named after Torricelli 2. Post sun-bathing relief 3. Wallace & Gromit modeling material 4. Desire 5. Aussie gas station 6. Desert wanderer's hope 7. Alexander Alexandrovich ____, Russian poet 8. *Also the capital of European Union 9. James ____ Jones 10. Paddy grain 11. To the ____ degree 13. Like voice after a pep rally 14. "A Fish Called Wanda" actor Kevin 19. Judea, alt. sp. 22. Mama sheep 23. *Bulgarian capital and actress Vergara's given name 24. Long-necked bird 25. Rocky ridge 26. Pas 27. Hunt illegally
28. Audience’s approval 29. Frolics 32. "Atlas Shrugged" author Ayn 33. Cassius Clay 36. *Balkan capital and 1984 Olympics location 38. Practical joke 40. Canine command 41. Eyeball washing vessel 44. Offer two cents 46. Collusion 48. Away from harbor (2 words) 49. Drifts 50. *London was famous for these pea soup particulars 51. Russian mountain chain 52. Comedian Rogan 53. Shrek, e.g. 54. Not fatty 55. Patty ____ 56. ____ Tzu
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O bituaries
Robert Neal Liston
ESCALANTE - Robert Neal Liston passed away peacefully on May 3rd, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on August 21st, 1932 to Neal and Alberta Liston. He is survived by his wife Louise Liston, his sister, Jaleen Vance (Dwight) and his five children, Janiece Baker (Kevin), Doneen Griffin (Quinn), Dal Liston (Lori), Michele Johnson (Aaron), and Matt Liston (Lynette), as well as 16 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Beth, brother Nolan, and his son Wade. He was raised in Escalante and delivered newspapers to everyone for many years as a young boy. He was married to the love of his life, Louise, for almost 69 years. He raised his family in Escalante, Utah, the only home he ever knew. He spent his life doing what he loved most, ranching and farming and was one of the last great cowboys of an era long past. He was a loving father and friend to all who were lucky enough to know him. He would do anything for anyone who was in need at the drop of a hat and proudly served his country in the army during the Korean War. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Bishopric, the High Priests Quorum, the Sunday School Presidency, the Young Men's Association and was a dedicated Home Teacher for many years. Funeral services were held at the Escalante Stake Center on Saturday, May 8th, 2021 at 12:00 Noon. The viewing began at 11:00 AM. Interment was in Escalante Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent at www.sumortuary.com. We love you, Dad!
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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com I hope that all of you mothers had a good day. We had our two daughters here for lunch, and it was a good time. The school year is nearing an end, and for most of the year, the students were able to attend classes. While I was delivering fluoride to the elementary school, I was taken by the fact that all of the kids that were there had masks on. There weren’t any reported cases of COVID-19 at the school. For the first time in over a year, Garfield County did not have any new cases of the virus. The really good news was there weren’t any cases of the flu this year. Normally during the flu season on an average, there are 205,000 cases of the flu reported country wide. Because of wearing masks and staying distances away, only 2,000 cases were reported. COVID-19 cases are down 80% from the first of the year. Many thanks to those brave souls who got their shots. You not only made yourself safe and your family, but mine, also. And that goes for all of the people you made safe that you came in contact with. I sure like our new Governor Cox. He has been on TV lately, and this morning, he said, percentage-wise, Utah has the highest rate for full inoculation. He said we also have the lowest unemployment in the country at 2.3%. India is now the hot spot for the virus. Their president has had the vaccine for some time now, but he has allowed the companies to sell their product to other countries. Unlike our president, who said that the U.S. comes first. However, he is trying to get the Pfizer company to give up their patents on their vaccine so that other countries can produce our same vaccine. The problem is Pfizer didn’t take any money from the government, and we don’t have any say in their business. There are now 35,000 pharmacies that are giving out the shots, and the president is now trying to get the vaccine out to rural areas. So, man up all of you that are afraid of the shots. It is really good to be in crowds and not have to worry about catching COVID. Different states are trying to get people the vaccine. The Atlanta Braves have booths set up to give shots to anyone that wants to watch their games.
With the new president finishing up his 100 days, among the many things that he has done is create 2 million new jobs. Though, it still leaves 8 million jobs to bring us back to normal. Unemployment was above 8% in January, and it is now down to 6.1%. There are so many changes in the workforce that it would take up many pages to tell all of them. I reported earlier that my daughter worked in a building, with 400 employees using up six floors of the building. Because so many are now working from home, the business now only uses one floor. All of those maintenance people are finding new work. When they had to shut down the refineries because people weren’t driving, this put a lot of tanker drivers out of work and looking for new jobs. Now that we are back to driving, those drivers have other jobs, and there is a real shortage of drivers. The hotel that we stayed in when we were in San Diego, because of the virus, didn’t have maid service, and the list goes on and on. Right now here in Panguitch, there is a shortage of cooks, and many of the gas stations are looking for help. The gas station that has been closed for some time is getting new pumps, and they are going to have to replace the tanks that are leaking. This is quite a job because of all the years of leaking in the soil, and it will have to be dug out. Love's, who owns all of the stations in town but Chevron, is replacing the pumps at KB Express also. Change is good. It is the first time that I can remember that our gas is cheaper by 10 cents a gallon than in Cedar City. The GOP claims that there are plenty of jobs out there, but people would rather collect unemployment than work. Tell me, would you want to hire someone like that working for you? This is Utah, and the people take pride in working. There are plenty of jobs out there that they don’t qualify
for. For instance, there were openings out at the park, seven or eight years ago, to take the fees at the gate. I thought that might be a fun job, so I applied. Well, I didn’t know how to work the cash registers, and they wouldn’t take me. Many of these low paying jobs are held by women, and with school out in many places, they have to pay for child care and are working for nothing. In the president’s new jobs bill, it will help with child care. It will also give anyone the opportunity to go to community college if they want to learn a trade. The figures are out on the U.S. Census. We have a total population of 331,449,281. That is 7.4 percent higher than 2010, the second lowest rate of growth in American history, above only the 1930s. The U.S birth rate fell 4% last year, the largest single year decrease in nearly 50 years. It was felt that with the virus and everyone staying home, the birth rate would soar. The rate fell for moms of every major race and ethnicity and nearly every age group, to its lowest point since the federal health officials started keeping track over 100 years ago. Younger women are having babies later in life and fewer children. About 3.6 million babies were born here in 2020, down from 3.75 million births in 2019. The U.S. birth rate was at 56 births per 1,000 women, the lowest rate ever. In the 1960s, it was double that rate. Good news, the rate for 15-19 year olds fell 8% and has since the early 1990s. The current generation is getting further away from having enough children to replace itself. A number of years ago, the estimated rate was 2.1 kids per U.S. woman. But the numbers have been dropping for years, and last year, it dropped to about 1.6, the lowest rate on record. So, it isn’t a bad thing to let people migrate to our country. They are looking for work, and they will ensure the future generation will
be replacing us. The decade water and weather report is in, also. It is like the U.S. Census because it covers a 10 year period— from 2010 to 2020. The news isn’t good. We are two degrees warmer, our water has dropped from 15” to 13” and the snow level has dropped 4”. This is yearly, over the ten year span. The other bad news is that this has been a 20 year drought, and the last ten years was much lower than the previous ten years. The scary part is that, up until two years ago, we could always depend on the monsoons to bring rain in July and August, but that has changed. In the 90s, I can remember working and skiing up at Brian Head. At that time, the snow on the lake road, near Cedar Breaks, was 15’ deep. Now, it is about 2’. I have not seen the Sevier River this low in the spring or the Piute reservoir so low. Changes are coming, and coal is no longer a vital way to make electricity. With the water shortage, how can we keep fracking our dried up old oil wells. Widstoe was the largest town in Garfield County at one time. Then, they ran out of water, and it is a ghost town. I know that Utah is a coal and oil country, but that has to change or we will end up like Widstoe. I found this interesting article in the Las Vegas paper last week. It will make you glad you live where we do. Trillions of Cicadas are set to emerge after 17 years of being underground. These red-eyed black bugs are coming to 15 states from Indiana to Georgia to New York, and they will be in mass numbers in Tennessee and North Carolina. The cicadas will shed their skins and try to stay alive and not be dinner for critters including ants, birds, dogs and cats. They will mate and lay eggs and die. Their eggs will again hatch, and they will come out in 17 years. Quite a show. Mack O
Comment Period: The Fishlake National Forest
is conducting an environmental analysis for a recreation improvement project that is considered important for improving recreational opportunities and protecting natural resource conditions on National Forest System lands. We are seeking your comments on this proposal to understand public and resource concerns. Comment Period
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be accepted at any time, only those who providc timely comments will be eligible to submit a pre-decisional objection to the project pursuant to 36 CFR part 218 regulations. How to Comment and Timeframe Please submit your detailed project-specific comments within 30 days of the publication of this notice, which is anticipated to be April 28, 2021. You should not rely on dates or timeframe information provided by any other source. Post Office written comments must be addressed to Kurt Robins, Fishlake National Forest, Fremont River Ranger District, 138 South Main, PO Box 129, Loa, Utah, 84747. Faxed comments should be sent to 435-8362366. Electronic comments must be submitted in a format such as an email message, plain text (.txt), rich text (.rtf), Adobe (.pdf), or Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format to comments-intermtnfishlakeloa@usda.gov Include in the subject line: Fish Lake Basin Recreation Improvement. Hand-delivered comments will not be accepted at this time due to office closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. For additional information or to submit a verbal comment, please leave a message for Kurt Robins at 435896-1021.
Objection Eligibility It is the responsibility of persons providing comments to submit them by the close of the 30-day comment period. Those who provide comments during this comment period are eligible to object to the project under the regulations. Individuals and organizations wishing to be eligible to appeal must provide the following information: l . Name and postal address; 2. Title of the proposed action; 3. Specific written comments as defined in 218.2 regarding the proposed project or activity, along with supporting rationale; 4. Signature or other verification of identity upon request and identification of the individual or entity who authored the comment(s). For comments listing multiple entities or multiple individuals, a signature or other means of verification must be provided for the individual authorized to represent each entity and for each individual in the case of multiple names. A scanned signature or other means of verifying the identity of the individual or entity representative may be used for electronically submitted comments; 5. Individual members of an entity must submit their own comments to establish personal eligibility; comments received on behalf of an entitv are considered as those of the entity only.
Scoping The 30-day comment period described above will also serve as the "scoping" period for this proposal. During this scoping process the public may raise issues or provide site-specific information relevant to the proposed action. The analysis team will consider all issues and information. Issues that the analysis shows to be significant will be resolved through project mitigation measures or through the development of alternatives that address those particular issues. Public Record Comments submitted, as well as the names and addresses of those who commented, are considered part of the public record and will be released, if requested, under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). If you wish us to withhold your name and/or address, you must state this in your letter and provide reason(s) that you believe the Freedom of Information Act would allow us to withhold that information from the record. We will honor requests to the extent allowable by law. If you have any questions, please contact Cody Clark, Recreation Program Manager, Fremont River Ranger District, at (435) 4259573 or email: cody.clark@ usda.gov. —Fishlake National Forest
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LegaL Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Douglas Otis Jones aka Douglas O. Jones—Deceased Probate No.: 213600001 Notice is hereby given that Debra Allen, has been appointed as the Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the above estate are required to present them to the undersigned or to the Clerk of the Court Sixth District Court—Loa, Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, P.O. Box 189, Loa, Utah 84747-0189, within three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims shall be forever barred. Debra Allen C/O Allred, Brotherson & Harrington, P.C. 72 North 300 East (123-14) Roosevelt, Utah 84066 Clark B Allred Attorneys for Petitioner 72 North 300 East (123-14) Roosevelt, Utah 84066 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 6, 13 & 20, 2021 NOTICE OF TAX SALE WAYNE COUNTY Notice is hereby given that on May 27, 2021 At 10 o’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: 02-0073-0966 / O-966 Adrian & Pauline Cannon, Christopher B & Claudia Cannon, Grant Lee Cannon Beginning 226.50 feet West of the NE corner of Lot 2 Section 6 T30S R5E SLB&M thence West 433.5 feet m-l to the 1/64 Section line thence South 660 feet thence East 433.5 feet thence North 660 feet to beginning. Tog/w right of way for ingress & egress through Cannon's property 20 feet wide. Containing 8.22 acres Parcel 2: 01-0010-0058 / O-63-1 Financial Source Inc a UT Corp c/o Sam Heaton Beginning North 706.66 feet & East 540.95 feet from the SW Corner of Section 9 T27S R3E SLB&M Thence N00°03'50" West 1971.01 feet thence N89°39'19" E along the 1/4 Section line of said Section 9 270.86 feet thence S00°06'44" W 1987.11 feet thence N86°52'22" W 265.16 feet to beginning. Containing 12.168 ac m-l Parcel 3: 01-0096-0606 / O-603-3 Craig McLachlan Beginning at a point 585 feet West of the SE corner of the SE1/4NE1/4 Section 17 T28S R11E SLB&M thence West 675 feet along the 1/4 Section line thence N45°24'19" E 608 feet thence SE 470 feet to a point 58 feet N45°24'19" E from the point of beginning thence 58 feet to point of beginning. Containing 3.29 acres Parcel 4: 04-0014-0013 / TRR-B-13 Jeni Scholes All of Lot 13 Rainbow Rim Plat B Subdivision. Containing .56 Acre Parcel 5: 04-0014-0014 / TRR-B-14 13 Jeni Scholes All of Lot 14 Rainbow Rim Plat B Subdivision. Containing .56 Acre IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and official seal on April 30, 2021. Ryan Torgerson, Wayne County Auditor Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2021 REQUEST FOR BIDS WAYNE COUNTY Wayne County is requesting bids for a re-roof project at the Wayne County Travel Council building located at 45 S SR 12, Torrey, UT 84775. The bid will be for the tear off and removal of all existing roofing, removal of an unused HVAC unit, repair all water and or structural damaged areas, and reinstall a new metal roof to code. Bid needs to include labor, material and cleanup including hauling all old roofing and scrap to the landfill. Bids will be accepted at the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa, until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 21, 2021. Please call the Wayne County Clerk's Office at 435-836-1300 with any questions. Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 13 & 20, 2021
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. 9, 2021 either electronically using the Division`s online Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 841146300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information. NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5444 (A82601): Anne Taverne propose(s) using 1.1077 ac-ft. from groundwater (4 miles SE of Torrey) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 97-2464 (A82596): Glampwest, LLC propose(s) using 1.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (6m SE Escalante) for DOMESTIC. EXTENSION(S) 97-2307 (A76943): Alan Burnham, Shirley Pierce is/are filing an extension for 0.5 ac-ft. (Southeast of Boulder) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 95-5184 (A76915): Frank S. and Jodi L. Cox is/are filing an extension for 1.48 ac-ft. (Grover) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. NONUSE APPLICATION(S) 61-3259: J N S Holdings, LLC, a Utah limited liability company is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.666 ac-ft. from the Castle, Minnie or Little Creek (North of Long Valley Junction) for IRRIGATION. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 13 & 20, 2021 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING LOA TOWN Loa Town Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a meeting on Thursday, May 20 at the Loa Town Hall at 7 pm to discuss a variance application that was submitted on May 4, 2021. Any public is welcome to attend this meeting. There is also a need for a new member to join the Loa Town Planning & Zoning Commission. If you are interested in learning more about this, please contact Michelle Brian at 435-8362160. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 13 & 20, 2021
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Hometown Hero:
Panguitch City Fire Department Fire Chief Dave Dodds has served in this position for 29 years and will receive Panguitch City's first official "Hometown Hero" award.
nue Fire of 1921. On this historic anniversary, it is with great pleasure that Mayor Kim Soper and the entire Panguitch City Council have chosen to honor Fire Chief Dave Dodds for a combined 48 years of vigilant service to his community. Chief Dodds joined the volunteer fire department Courtesy Steven Lee at 19 years old; he was Panguitch City Fire Department one of the first EMTs in Fire Chief Dave Dodds. Garfield County and has served as Fire Chief for the Hometown Hero Panguitch City Fire DepartCont'd from page 1 ment for the last 29 years. "Panguitch-Cooperative" store Under Chief Dodds' caught fire. Water pipes had leadership, the Public Protecfrozen, leaving the local fire tions Classification Rating for department with nothing more Panguitch City has dropped than axes and buckets of wa- a remarkable amount, from ter to fight the growing flames. class nine to class four, draThey worked all night, but as matically increasing the safemorning came, the sunlight ty of Panguitch citizens and soon revealed the total dam- saving homeowners a lot of age, estimated to be approxi- money on their fire insurance mately $200k in property dam- in the process. ages (or $3.4 million today, Over the years, Dodds after adjusting for inflation). has achieved far more than The entire business block simply filling a community along Center Street (or "Acad- leadership position; he literemy Avenue," as they called ally built the fire station we it then) had burned, including use today and helped secure the Co-op Store, Social Hall, a new fire truck used in the the Tabernacle Theater, the 2002 Olympic Games at Park Alex Sargent Cafe, the Oscar City. His efforts have drastiPrince Cafe, the telephone of- cally improved the effectivefice, and nearly the bank, as ness of our local firefighters well. Overnight, establishing a while simultaneously saving robust fire department and an local taxpayers well over annual city beautification plan $100k in construction and became a collective goal of the equipment costs. highest priority. Fire Chief Dave Dodds While this year is only is loved and admired by all in the 2nd Annual JoAnn Miller the community, especially by Week, it also marks 100 years the local elementary school since the Great Academy Ave- children who look forward to his annual visits to the school to teach fire safety and prevention. Thank you, Dave, for showing the community what it means to be a true Hometown Hero. —Steven Lee, Panguitch City Manager, Special Events Team
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Utah Seniors Warned of Worsening Affordable-Housing Crisis
May 17 - May 23 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. This is the final week that all five planets are visible. Mercury is low in the west after sunset, where it has been all month, but this week it leaves us. A few weeks ago, Mercury was on the far side of the sun and approaching us in a big arc. On the 27th, it’s as far from the sun as it will be, angle-wise, and that’s 22°. Then, it’s coming straight at us, and, telescopically, it looks like a tiny half-moon. As it continues to approach, it grows larger and becomes an ever-slimmer crescent—and grows fainter— until it’s between us and the sun on June 9th. On what day will you last see it? Incentive will be strong on the 28th, and more on that next week. Look for Mercury low in the west a half-hour after sunset, and use binoculars because the sky is still so bright. If your horizon is low enough, you’ll see Venus, which is much
Saturn Nebula.
brighter, below Mercury. Venus is getting easier to see night-bynight while Mercury is getting harder. Mars is 1/3 of the way up the western sky one hour after sunset, in the middle of the Gemini Twins. The stars Castor and Pollux, which are slightly brighter, are above Mars, while substantially brighter stars are Capella to the right and Procyon to the left. We’ll see Mars until early July. In the morning sky, brilliant Jupiter rises four hours before the sun. An hour before sunrise—when the sky is beginning to brighten—Jupiter is 1/3 of the way up the southeastern sky where it outshines everything else. Saturn is to the upper right of Jupiter, and they’re separated by 17°, almost twice the width of your fist held at arm’s length. Watch this separation increase in years to come. Saturn is 3 magnitudes—or 15X fainter
than Jupiter. If you have a telescope, note that the planet Saturn is closer to the Saturn Nebula than it will be for the next 30 years. Saturn is a planet with rings that orbits our sun; the Saturn nebula is a shell of gas expelled by a star at its center; the star has become a white dwarf. It lies roughly 3,000 light years away, is magnitude 8, and superficially resembles the planet Saturn, which is 6° below. Any of the astronomy apps I’ve recommended will let you find it. John Mosley was Program Supervisor of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles for 27 years and is the author of “Stargazing for Beginners” and “Stargazing with Binoculars and Telescopes.” He and his wife live in St. George, where he continues to stargaze from his retirement home while serving on the advisory committee for Stellar Vista Observatory.
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Of just over 49,000 subsidized rental-housing units for low-income Utahns, only about 16% were rented to senior citizens in 2019, according to a new report on preserving affordable senior housing. SALT LAKE CITY - A new report warns that thousands of Utah seniors could lose their housing unless federal and state officials act to preserve existing senior housing subsidies. The report, produced by AARP Utah, says over the next several years, millions of dollars in tax credits and block grants are set to expire, pushing vulnerable seniors out of affordable rental properties. AARP Utah State Director Alan Ormsby said unless the rents are stabilized, property owners would be forced to charge current market rates, which could displace older people on fixed incomes. "In Utah, we are in a state-
wide affordable housing crisis," said Ormsby. "If the state loses over 40% of its federally subsidized rental units for lowincome seniors over the next 25 years, more than 15% of those units could be lost by 2030." The report recommends including expiring senior housing units in moderate-income housing plans, establishing a dedicated fund for senior housing preservation, adopting age-friendly zoning codes, and requiring a one-year notice on expiring housing subsidies. Ormsby said unless programs such as Section 8 and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit are properly funded, Utah could lose up to 120 se-
nior housing units a year. "Without this vital source of affordable housing," said Ormsby, "more than 3,000 senior households in Utah could experience housing instability and homelessness in the coming decades." The report's author, Otelo Reggy-Beane—a fellow at the Utah Housing Coalition— said subsidized housing programs are planned out over decades, not just a few years. "Senior housing preservation would not only maintain the affordability of the existing senior housing supply," said Reggy-Beane, "but it would also avert the unnecessary displacement of thousands of low-income older Utahns." The report also recommends Utah officials consider establishing a statewide housing assistance program designed to stabilize subsidized rental costs for seniors. For more information about the report, go online at 'states. AARP.org' and click on 'Utah.' —Mark Richardson, Utah News Connection
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POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Wayne School District is hiring for the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.waynesd.org. • Secondary Science Teacher at Wayne High School • Elementary Principal at Loa and Hanksville Elementary Schools • Elementary Teacher at Loa Elementary School • Part-Time Beverly Taylor Sorensen Arts Teacher at Loa Elementary • Cooks at Wayne High School (head and assistant) • Paraeducators and Substitute Teacher SALARY: Please see the Salary Schedule on the website. 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 classified or certified application that can be found on the website. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications.
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County, UT) General responsibilities: • Must have or attain a Utah unrestricted License to practice Dentistry. • All aspects of General Dentistry including Exodontia, Root canals, Crown and Bridge, etc… • Some reimbursed travel will be expected weekly to commute between offices (Panguitch and Escalante). • New graduates may apply. • To start as soon as possible Benefits • Vacation hours. • 401K Match up to 5%. • Sick hours. • Holiday pay. • Continuing education days offered (5 Days leave and $2000/Year.) • Health/Dental Insurance (1/2 covered for family.) • Malpractice insurance covered. • Licensure and credentialing is covered. • Disability insurance (1/2 covered.) • Salary is negotiable and Contingent on experience. Pay Range: $115,000 - $130,000 /year WCHC is an approved nonprofit organization that allows one to apply for the PSLF program (loan forgiveness). Although, it is up to you to apply for these programs on your own and it is not guarantee you will be awarded. We are happy to offer advice during this process.
Slackers Pizza Deli SLACKER'S PIZZA ALL POSITIONS Starting Pay $15 per hour Training Available. Excellent pay. Closed Sundays Call Bob Morris 435-619-0725 or rlmorris6@gmail.com
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 Business Administrator at District Office Full-Time Art Teacher in Panguitch Full-Time Custodian in Escalante Half-Time Teacher at Escalante Elementary Bus Driver between Panguitch & Cedar City Every Other Day Para-Professional for Bus between Panguitch & Cedar City Every Other Day Bus Route Drivers in Panguitch/Hatch Substitute/Activity Bus Driver in Panguitch Food Service Worker at Bryce Valley High School Para Professional at Garfield County Jail Bus Route Driver in Boulder Food Service Worker at Boulder Elementary School SALARY: Please see 2020-2021 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children. See the job description for additional requirements. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified or certified application. Please direct questions to: AES Head Teacher Robin Gibbs (435-624-3221) BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322) BVES Principal Pete Peterson (435-679-8619) BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-679-8835) EES/EHS Principal Peter Baksis (435-826-4205) PES Principal Robert Prince (435-676-8847) PMS/PHS Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-8805) Superintendent John Dodds (435-676-8821) Online application available: www.garfk12.org Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: See the district website for closing date of each position. Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.
CAPITOL REEF CIDER WORKS BICKNELL Capitol Reef Cider Works of Bicknell, Utah is looking for intelligent dedicated employees to advance our apple orchard and cider operation. Reliability and good physical fitness are required. Full-time and part-time positions available. Preferred Skills: Construction, Welding, Automotive Mechanics, Biology, Horticulture. Email resumes and questions to: capitolreefciderworks@gmail.com KENNY RAYS PANGUITCH Kenny Rays restaurant in Panguitch is looking for quality chefs. Both breakfast and dinner shifts available. Pay is competitive and negotiable based on experience. Please stop in for an application or email us at kennyrays2015@gmail.com.
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT SENIOR CENTER MENUS BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES May 18th
Grilled Ham and Cheese, Tomato Soup, Salad Bar / Peaches, Cookie
WED May 19th THURS May 20th
Shepherd's Pie, Brown Bread, Salad Bar / Peaches, German Chocolate Cake Hot Turkey Sandwich, Potatoes & Gravy, Carrots, Salad Bar / Jell-o w/ Fruit, Banana Cream Pie
Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666 All meals are served with milk & bread Suggested donation is $3 for seniors and $7 for those under 60 years of age.
Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues. May 18th
Pulled Pork Sandwich, Broccoli Salad / Chips, Three Bean Salad, Pears, Spring Dessert
Wed. May 19th
Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Cali Blend Veg, Bread, Salad Bar, Pineapple, Chocolate Truffle
Thurs. May 20th
Hogi Sandwich,Tomato & Cucumber Salad, Chips, Cottage Cheese Salad, Strawberry Short Cake
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
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
One office space is now available at 520 W. Main St. in Escalante. Unit accommodates two to three working people, 13' x 14'. Building includes kitchen, lobby. Quiet, ample parking, office storage space available. Call 435-826-4400.
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MEETINGS Tropic AA Meeting Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion. rtn Escalante AA Meeting Call for times and locations. 435-676-3653
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group 4th Thursday of each month 5:30-7:30pm Southwest Behavioral Health Center 601 E. Center St. Panguitch ADULTS ONLY Questions? Call Melissa Veater 435-690-0911
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DWR to Conduct Upcoming Administrative Checkpoints to Help Prevent the Spread of Quagga Mussels
May 13, 2021
Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Utah DWR officials will be conducting administrative checkpoints throughout the year to help stop the spread of invasive quagga mussels. SALT LAKE CITY Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers will be conducting several administrative checkpoints, during busy boating weekends throughout the summer, in an effort to prevent invasive quagga mussels from spreading from Lake Powell to other Utah waterbodies. Administrative checkpoints By state law, DWR offi-
tions lieutenant, said. "Getting the necessary funding for the Aquatic Invasive Species program has been a huge component, as well as our partnerships with local water managers and other organizations. Our program includes inspection stations and administrative checkpoints, our new dip tank method for decontaminating, very dedicated staff educating the public about these invasive species and an
As mentioned, inspection stations are different than administrative checkpoints. Inspection stations are often located at boat launch ramps at waterbodies, but can also be located along highways. While all vehicles have to stop at an administrative checkpoint, only those with watercraft need to stop at an inspection station. Law enforcement officers may also be present at inspection stations, but are not
Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Aquatic invasive species (quagga mussels) inspection station. cials are authorized to conduct administrative checkpoints on various roadways throughout the year to help prevent the spread of quagga mussels. These are different than mandatory inspection stations at waterbodies and other areas because all vehicles—not just those transporting watercraft—will be directed off the road. Then, the vehicles towing or hauling watercraft are directed to a separate area for inspections. These checkpoints are approved in advance by a judge and require law enforcement officers to be present. The conservation officers ensure people are complying with the requirement to stop at inspection stations, and make sure all watercraft have been cleaned and drained appropriately. Cleaning and draining includes making sure there is no water left onboard, including in wells, ballast tanks and lower engine units, and that the watercraft is free of plants, mud and attached invasive species after leaving Lake Powell. Drain plugs must also be removed while in transit. The administrative checkpoints for this year will be held at the exiting fee booth area of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area near Bullfrog on state Route 276 on the following dates: • May 30–31 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. • July 4–5 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. • July 25–26 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. • Sept. 5–6 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. "There are many reasons why we've been able to contain quagga mussels to just Lake Powell," Bruce Johnson, DWR aquatic invasive species statewide opera-
aggressive law enforcement effort. The majority of boaters have also been very compliant and great to work with. Without public support, we can't succeed in this effort." Residents and non-residents transporting any watercraft are required to stop at the checkpoints and inspection stations. What counts as a "watercraft" and would require someone to stop? • Watercraft includes the following: • Motorboats and sailboats • Jet skis and wave runners • Canoes • Kayaks • Float tubes • Trailers and vehicles that go into the water on a boat ramp • Paddleboards "Basically, if it floats, it's a boat," Johnson said. "Anyone transporting any watercraft is required to stop at one of our mandatory inspection stations and administrative checkpoints. We have been tasked with doing everything possible to keep quagga mussels contained in Lake Powell (as well as other infested waters outside of Utah) and out of the rest of the waters in the state. The inspection stations are conducted to eradicate and prevent these invasive species from infesting other waterbodies." Inspection stations
required to be, like with administrative checkpoints. When a boater stops at a mandatory inspection station, aquatic invasive species professionals will check the watercraft for attached quagga and zebra mussels and for standing water. They also examine boats to ensure the drain plugs have been removed and have not been reinstalled. They will also obtain information about where that watercraft has been used during the last 30 days. There are over 40 inspection stations located around Utah, with some located at boat launch ramps and others along highways. See a map of inspection and decontamination stations at https://utahdnr. maps.arcgis.com. What happens if someone transporting a watercraft doesn't stop at an inspection station? State law mandates that all watercraft stop at an operating inspection station. Anyone who doesn't stop is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. Along with receiving a citation, the individual will be directed back to the station to get their watercraft inspected. A watercraft can also be detained or quarantined if the owner refuses to submit to an inspection. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Escalante Prevention Coalition has the opportunity to provide Suicide Prevention Training classes to the Escalante/Boulder Communities. We are encouraging all Businesses, religious groups, families etc, to sign up and take advantage of a useful skill we all can use, especially in the difficult times we are facing in 2020.