The Wayne & Garfield County Insider May 18, 2023

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Governor Cox Visits Local High Schools

In an interview, Gov. Cox discusses water, local heritage, tourism, land conservation, how to support women and girls, & rural economic opportunities

by Kadi Franson

Boulder Planning Commission

Tessa Barkan

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TORREY - Violamore

Duo and Friends, the Torrey Chamber Music Festival (TCMF) musicians, are back to bring you another week of inspiring concerts from June 2 - 4, 2023. Now in our 6th season, we are thrilled once again to present world class chamber music to you. The 2023 season theme "Music is in our Nature" celebrates musical tributes to the great outdoors. At TCMF, we believe in the power of music to unite and uplift— to make us feel like we’re a part of something bigger, and to connect to our wider community.

This year’s program features familiar classical favorites that everyone can recognize, like Vivaldi’s “Spring” from The Four Seasons, and masterworks

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updates on his vision

PANGUITCH - Governor Spencer Cox stopped by Wayne and Panguitch high schools on Monday, May 8, 2023, as part of his Connecting Utah tour. The tour weaves through all 29 counties in Utah, allowing him to meet with constituents and

Boulder Arts Council Hosts

Free Performance by the Pangelic Duo at Escalante H.S. on May 27

Courtesy Boulder Arts Council

The Boulder Arts Council invites you to a performance by the Pangelic Duo on Saturday, May 27th at 1PM at the Escalante High School Auditorium.

ESCALANTE - The Boulder Arts Council invites you to enjoy a very special, free, fun, family event on Saturday, May 27th at 1PM at the Escalante High School Auditorium. The Pangelic Duo, consisting of Faye Seeman, harpist, and Liam Teague, a steelpan musician, will provide a blend of sounds unusual in their musicality and seldom heard in this part of the world. Check them out on YouTube at https://youtu. be/_3gTKoLAQYQ.

Faye Seeman is an adjunct professor of harp studies at Wheaton College and Northern Illinois University, as well as the principal harpist of the renowned Chicago Sin-

fonietta Orchestra. Liam Teague, a Trinidadian, is perhaps the most versatile and accomplished pan musician in the world today. He is an Associate Professor of Music at Northern Illinois University, heading the Steelband Studies Department and performs throughout the world. Together, they step outside of conventional boundaries, engaging and entertaining audiences with original compositions and improvisations that make it impossible not to tap your feet or clap your hands.

The Boulder Arts Council is supported in hosting this event with gen-

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provide updates on his vision for Utah.

The 23rd tour stop was Panguitch High School (PHS). Students, teachers, and community members settled into the Bobcats’ auditorium, listening to the governor as he moved

Entrada Institute and Capitol Reef National Park Hold Spring Star Party and Night Sky Monitoring Event

TORREY - This year’s annual Spring Star Party and Night Sky Monitoring Event was very successful. Held on April 15, 2023, nearly 60 people of all ages gathered together to view the stars. The event is co-sponsored by the Entrada Institute and Capitol Reef National Park. Capitol Reef National Park sent a telescope with Park Ranger Angelina and Park Ranger Andy. Ranger Angelina enthusiastically pointed out stars, planets and constellations while Ranger Andy manned the telescope.

Attendees, both newcomers and veterans, were excited to learn more about the night sky. Sixth grader C.J. Clark and Barb Walkush commented that they learned so much and about how fun it was to discover that at the top of Spring Star Party Cont'd on A2

through some of the major talking points of his platform: water conservation, housing affordability, tax cuts, and regulating social media.

After the general address, Cox invited five PHS students to join him onstage

for a panel discussion. The students were each allowed to ask the governor one question. One student asked, “Why does it feel like politicians are fighting so much

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BOULDER - The May 2023 Boulder Planning Commission (PC) meeting began with the Rice preliminary subdivision application. The Zoning Administrator (ZA) stated all requirements have been met. This is a one lot subdivision with town road and fire hydrant access. The applicant stated that they have communicated with neighbors and have so far received support.

Following this was the conceptual plan for the Nguyen subdivision, at the corner of Lower Boulder and Burr Trail. There would be four lots total, including one lot that contains the existing house. One road would serve the top two lots. A member of the TC asked how the fields would be handled. A representative of the applicants responded that Boulder Planning Cont'd on A7

Wild Indigo Café in Boulder Now Open and Serving 'Food with Flair'

by Tessa Barkan

Tessa Barkan

Wild Indigo Café creator Lacy Allen with cook Peyton Enborg. Wild Indigo Café food truck is now open in Boulder, Utah.

BOULDER - Wild Indigo Café, Boulder’s newest addition to the food scene, is now open and serving “food with flair!”

“Food with flair,” says creator Lacy Allen, “means that we take something you’d see on a regular menu, like French

toast, and then we add little touches of things you wouldn’t usually see, like an apricot filling with anise, cardamom and saffron.”

Allen has lived in Boulder for eight years and was previously a manager at Hell’s Backbone Grill. In 2018, she founded Indigo

Pickles, a small-batch fermenting and pickling company that utilizes spices that are ethically imported from India.

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"Where to Eat":

Kadi Franson

Governor Spencer Cox stopped by Panguitch High School (PHS) on Monday, May 8, 2023, as part of his

Utah tour, and he invited five PHS students to join him onstage for a panel discussion. The Connecting Utah tour weaves through all 29 counties in Utah, allowing him to meet with constituents and provide

for Utah.

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Bullfrog North Ramp Operable for Houseboats and Larger Vessels

BULLFROG - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is pleased to announce the Bullfrog North Boat Ramp in North Lake Powell is now operable for houseboats and larger vessels. Due to a high snowpack, a higher spring runoff is expected to affect Lake Powell water levels for the 2023 boating season. On Saturday, May 6, the lake’s elevation reached 3529.47 feet (above sea level) and has continued to rise.

On May 9, Lake Powell reached 3532.1 feet.

As previously announced, the Bullfrog North Ramp would become operable for houseboats and other large, motorized vessels when

Main Spur Ramp for takeout, instead of the Bullfrog North Ramp. Visitors to the Bullfrog area should only park in designated parking lots. Rising lake levels result in rapid changes to the shoreline. Property left near the shoreline can quickly become submerged in mud and/or water. Depending on the grade of land, a foot of water rising vertically will cover approximately 30 to 50 feet of land horizontally. Visitors should park 300 to 400 feet away from water's edge, as a week-long visitor’s vehicle could be inundated (depending on the inflow of water). Additionally, boaters need to be aware that rising water levels overnight and wind

Gary Pankow, along with Torrey mayor Mickey Wright, introduced a new telescope during the spring Star Party and Night Sky Monitoring Event on April 15, 2023. It is a 10-inch Meade telescope donated to the Torrey Dark Sky organization by the late Libby Dietrich of Torrey.

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Orion there is a bright star named BettleJuice (Betelguese).

Gary Pankow and Mickey Wright introduced a new telescope to the group. It is a 10-inch Meade telescope donated to the Torrey Dark Sky organization by the late Libby Dietrich of Torrey.

After the star party, 16 people set out at 10:30 pm to gather light pollution data. This data is collected twice each year and is sent to the International Dark Sky Association in Tucson, Arizona.

It is important to realize that many mammals, birds, and insects need darkness to migrate, mate and stay healthy. Humans also need darkness in order to maintain their crucial circadian rhythm. A good night’s sleep helps reduce weight gain, stress, depression and the onset of diabetes.

Thank you to every-

one who was able to attend the star party. Thanks also to the dedicated group of monitoring folks who lost hours of sleep to help gather the important night sky data.

Monitoring volunteers included Mary Bedingfieldsmith, Scott Smith, Pearl Thorndal-Stewart, Doug Stewart, Dick Sullivan, Linda Peer, John Lee, Peter Cole, Anne Macey, Jean Morrell, Barb Walkush, Gary Pankow, Susan O’Connor-Wright, Davd Valentine, Karen Davenport Rohr, and Jan Owens. Thank you for making the night a success.

Our next Star Party and Night Sky Monitoring Event is scheduled for Saturday, September 16 at the conclusion of the 2023 Heritage StarFest. Please save the date.

Mark your calendars for October 14, 2023 to watch the rare annular solar eclipse that will be clearly visible in our area.

—Barb Walkush

Letters to the Editor

lake levels reached 3529 or higher. It is recommended that houseboats and large vessels launch and retrieve from the left side of the ramp only due to the topography of Bullfrog Bay on the right side of the concrete ramp. A courtesy dock is available at the ramp. To reduce congestion, boaters are asked to please limit use of the courtesy dock to 10 minutes or less. All launch and retrieval of vessels is at your own risk.

Visitors should expect congestion at the Bullfrog North Ramp and are asked to exercise caution in all visitor use areas. To relieve congestion, boaters are asked to please prepare all boats before accessing the Bullfrog North Ramp. Visitors may prepare their vessels in the National Park Service Bullfrog Visitor Center parking lot and the Old Marina Store asphalt parking lot (before the gravel bypass road).

The Bullfrog Main Spur Ramp will become operable when lake elevations reach 3540 and will be operable for all size vessels. At that time, Colorado River rafters are asked to use the Bullfrog

can cause float toys and other objects left too close to the shoreline to float away. Houseboat users should check and possibly reset their anchors each day while they are recreating on Lake Powell.

Lake Powell water level fluctuations are determined by a wide range of factors, and it is not possible to predict daily elevations with absolute certainty. It is imperative that boaters check the park’s Changing Lake Levels webpage about the status of preferred visitor use areas before heading to the lake. Real-time information is available 24/7 about Lake Powell’s fluctuating water levels, marina operations, and water-based visitor services at https://www.nps.gov/glca/ learn/changing-lake-levels. htm. Lake Powell's daily elevations are also posted on waterdata.usgs.gov. An overview of potential 2023 NPS Lake Powell operations is available at https:// www.nps.gov/glca/learn/ news/20230428.htm

The park wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable visit to Lake Powell in 2023!

—National Park Service

Pangelic Duo: The Boulder Arts Council invites you to enjoy a very special, free, fun, family event on Saturday, May 27th at 1PM at the Escalante High School Auditorium.

erous donations and grants from the Westaf National Endowments for the Arts and the Utah Division of Arts and Museums. Please

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A few of the John C. Fremont Park clean-up crew; not all participants pictured. A hearty and sincere thank you to our Fremont community and others who took time out of their busy schedules to participate in this annual clean-up!

A hearty and sincere thank you to our Fremont community and others who took time out of their busy schedules to participate in the annual John C. Fremont Park clean-up!

join us in welcoming this accomplished duo to Escalante and the southwest at 1PM on Saturday, May 27th at Escalante High School.

Around fifty hardworking souls, littles included, joined the ranks; raking up mountains of pine cones, leaves, tumbleweeds, holly-hock stocks, branches and trash. The buzzing of lawn trimming tools could be heard as the Park received a wellgroomed look, and the sweeping of the tennis/basket-ball/pickle-ball court will enable balls to bounce as intended. The crew painstakingly cut down rows of very hearty lilac bushes and fallen branches were dragged to the dumpster, graciously provided by our Wayne County Land-

fill. Removal of the beloved bushes will enable installment of a new fence in the, hopefully, near future, and speaking of fencing, thank you to Bob Flugrad, who days before, singlehandedly, demolished and removed the old rickety, fallen-down wood fence. We must also add a word of thanks to “Mariah,” who held its gusts until all was complete.

If a full dumpster is a sign of the work put in, then we rest accomplished. We are truly grateful for our Park and appreciate the work that went into its creation, as well as those who have maintained it through the years!

Most gratefully, Camp Geyser Daughters of Utah Pioneers

Publisher: Erica Walz Layout & Graphic Design: Emily Leach Reporter: Tessa Barkan

Amiee Maxwell Reporter: Kadi Franson Reporter: Lisa Jeppson

Ian Marynowski

Trudy Stowe

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Courtesy Barb Walkush

NPS Photo | Michael Berry Aerial View of Bullfrog North Ramp on Lake Powell (on the left). Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is pleased to announce the Bullfrog North Boat Ramp in North Lake Powell is now operable for houseboats and larger vessels.

Garfield Co. Businesses Hosts Soil Health & Composting Workshops

by Eric Feiler, High Desert Soil Works

BOULDER - It is May, and the irrigation water is on; early season plants are sprouting, and the weather is warming after our long, cold winter. For those of us who like to grow things, whether they be tomatoes, cows, or alfalfa, it is truly time to start focusing on creating the best conditions for success, and Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch (BMGR) and High Desert Soil Works will be hosting a series of two-day Soil Health and Composting workshops—May 20-21, July 15-16, and Sept. 2324. Class will be taught by Eric Feiler, owner of High Desert Soil Works and a Certified Soil Food Web consultant and Instructor at Dr. Elaine Ingham's Soil Foodweb School. Sunday will include a short presentation by Constance Lynn (owner of Night raven Holistic Health in Boulder) about her experiences and success using compost in her own herb production garden. Participants will see first-hand examples of the beneficial soil microorganisms that control soil health, and will also take a deep dive into the basics of making quality compost. Cost is 250.00 and includes lunch on Saturday. Camping on site at BMGR is free.

No matter what your “crop,” truly healthy soil is the foundation for any success. Healthy soils grow healthier and more nutritious plants, and if you manage livestock, healthy more nutritious plants mean healthier animals. As the cost of synthetic amendments continues to rise, more and more people are turning to healthier, cheaper, and more effective methods to improve their gardens and pastures than adding fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.

Before the “Green Revolution” and the advent of modern agricultural practices which rely on synthetic amendments, farmers, ranchers, and gardeners did fine. Produce and meat products still made it to the store and table, and producers kept the money now spent on amendments in their pockets. What we didn’t know then, but are now quickly realizing, is that the use of synthetic amendments is poisoning us and our planet, while at the same time providing diminishing returns on our investments as those caught in conventional growing practices spend more and more money supporting unhealthy practices. We are also learning that the use of conventional prac-

tices—including tilling and synthetic amendment use— are in fact killing our soils and the finely tuned, below ground ecosystem that when undisturbed provides everything a plant needs. Just look at our forests. The USFS does not spread fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides on the forest land. And yet on a pure yield basis, forests produce far more biomass per acre than any agricultural field. And they have done so, without outside help, for thousands of years. Conventional agricultural thinking would assume that these forest soils must be depleted of essential nutrients for plant growth, yet our forest keep on growing without help. How can this be?

Advances in modern soil ecology now show us that all the nutrients a plant needs are present in any soil on the planet. We also now know that not all nutrients are present in plant available forms (for those used to soil chemistry reports, this is the “total pool” of nutrients). So how is it that the forest can tap into all those nutrients? The secret lies below ground, where a thriving ecosystem of soildwelling organisms are constantly extracting nutrients from the surrounding minerals and continuously cycling them making them available for plants. If there is no disturbance, this cycle will continue indefinitely providing plants everything they need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Modern growing practices are a constant barrage of disturbance to our soils. Chemical disturbance when using synthetic amendments, and the physical disturbance of tilling are the biggest culprits in modern agriculture. Both kill soil microorganism and disrupt the very cycle that creates healthy conditions, and, therefore, healthy plants and animals. It is no wonder that pioneers in the new agricultural practices of regenerative and biologically-based agriculture are now out-producing their conventionally based neighbors. Don’t believe me? Use the internet and do a brief search on the success of people like Rick Clark and Gabe Brown.

Their stories are truly inspiring, as well as being clear proof that we do not need to continually till and spray. Their success is the result of years of hard work transitioning from conventional methods, but their return on investment (ROI for those business types) outperforms conventional practices as they shed the need for toxic and expensive amendments. What is truly important to understand is that regenerative practices turn growers into “soil farmers.” Soil health becomes the ultimate endgoal, since plant health and increased yields will follow as soils become more healthy. There are many aspects to the regenerative/ biological approach to soil health and all can be found through online resources. However, one of the most important is the use of high-quality compost as a source of important beneficial soil biology. Often thought of as an “organic” fertilizer, compost should instead be thought of as an inoculum of those very organisms that years of destructive agricultural practices have been killing. Put the biology back in the soil and stop disturbing it, and mother nature will take over and start providing everything your plant needs. Unfortunately, high-quality compost is not often available commercially. Those businesses that are making commercial compost at large scale are really only trying to monetize a waste stream. Think large poultry farms, dairy farms, and commercial mushroom producers. The business plan for these companies is “make money on waste,” not “produce good compost.” So most of us who want to shed conventional practices are left to make our own compost. Making good compost is not that difficult (with a little knowledge), and anyone can do it.

Those interested in advancing their knowledge of soil fertility and composting can visit Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch’s website for more information about the upcoming workshops, or they can call High Desert Soil Works at 435-263 4109.

Courtesy Eric Feiler

Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch and High Desert Soil Works will be hosting a series of two-day Soil Health and Composting workshops—May 20-21, July 15-16, and Sept. 23-24.

Wills, Trusts, and More Elder Abuse

A topic that seems rarely to be addressed by the media, but which has serious consequences, is elder abuse. Caring for frail older people is a very difficult and stress-provoking task. This is particularly true when older people are mentally or physically impaired, when the caregiver is ill-prepared for the task, or when the needed resources are lacking. Under these circumstances, the increased stress and frustration of a caregiver may lead to abuse or neglect.

More than two-thirds of elder abuse perpetrators are family members of the victims, typically serving in a caregiving role.

There are many forms of elder abuse. Passive Neglect is an unintentional failure to fulfill a caretaking obligation, or infliction of distress without conscious or willful intent.

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fulfill caregiving obligations; infliction of physical or emotional stress or injury; abandonment; denial of food, medication, personal hygiene, etc. Physical Abuse is infliction of physical pain or injury of any type for any reason.

To help prevent physical abuse:

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Two campers are walking through the woods when a huge brown bear suddenly appears in the clearing about 50 feet in front of them. The bear sees the campers and begins to head toward them. The first guy drops his backpack, digs out a pair of sneakers, and frantically begins to put them on.

A man and his wife are at a restaurant, and the husband keeps staring at an old drunken lady swigging her gin at a nearby table. His wife asks, "Do you know her?"

Psychological Abuse is infliction of mental anguish by name-calling, insulting, ignoring, humiliating, frightening, threatening, isolating, etc.

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Financial Abuse is the illegal or improper use of an elder's funds, property, or assets. Examples include, but are not limited to, cashing an elderly person's checks without permission; forging an older person's signature; misusing or stealing an older person's money or possessions; coercing or deceiving an older person into signing any document (e.g., contracts or will); and the improper use of conservatorship, guardianship, or power of attorney. Active Neglect is intentional failure to

Stay sociable as you age; maintain a network of friends. Develop a "buddy" system with a friend outside the home. Plan for at least a weekly contact and share openly with a person. Ask friends to visit you at home; even a brief visit can allow observations of your well-being. Accept new opportunities for activities. Participate in community activities as you are able. Volunteer or become a member or officer of an organization. Have your own telephone. Post and open your own mail. Keep your belongings orderly, making sure others are aware that you know where everything is kept. Take care of your personal needs. Keep regular medical, dental, barber, hairdresser, and other personal appointments.

To help prevent financial abuse:

Arrange to have your Social Security or pension check deposited directly to a bank account. Get legal advice about arrangements you can make now for possible future disability, including powers-of-attorney, guardianships, etc. Keep records, accounts, and property available for examination by someone you trust, as well as the person you or the court has designated to manage your affairs. Review your will

Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 20 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW.BARNEYMCKENNA.COM, he would enjoy hearing from you.

or trust periodically. Don’t give up control of your property or assets without consulting with an attorney. Ask for help when you need it. Discuss your plans with your attorney, physician, or trusted family members. Don't accept personal care in return for transfer or assignments of your property or assets unless a lawyer, advocate, or another trusted person acts as a witness to the transaction. Don't allow anyone else to keep details of your finances or property management from you. Don't sign a document unless an attorney or someone you trust has reviewed it.

The second guy says, "What are you doing? Sneakers won’t help you outrun that bear."

"I don’t need to outrun the bear", the first guy says. "I just need to outrun you."

Library

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

Shower Thoughts

Peer pressure as an adult is seeing your neighbor mow their lawn.

PUNishment

Why was the cookie sad? Because his mom was a wafer long.

A family was having dinner once when the youngest boy asked his father whether worms tasted nice when we eat them. Both the parents reprimanded the little boy and told him that these things shouldn't be discussed over the dinner table. When the father asked the boy after dinner why he had asked such a question, he replied, "Papa, I think worms taste okay because there was one in your noodles."

"Yes," sighs the husband. "She's my ex-wife. She took to drinking right after we divorced seven years ago, and I hear she hasn't been sober since."

"My God!" says the wife. "Who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?"

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

This week's answers on B7

DOWN 1. *"____ Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus

2. Highlands hillside

3. Raise the roof

4. Leopard marks

5. Bungle (2 words)

6. Part of a hammer

7. "____ the land of the free..."

8. Heathrow craft

9. Type of missile, accr.

10. Aquarium organism

11. Indian bread

12. "____ Kerenina" by Tolstoy

15. Breadcrumb, e.g.

20. Contain the ashes

22. Pen juice

24. Amount in one's lap, pl.

25. *The Vampire Slayer

26. Accustom

27. *"A ____ to Kill" and "Nick of ____" 29.

32. Factual evidence

33. Quick and nimble

34. *First cloned mammal's name

36. Swarm like bees

38. Don't go

42. Pertaining to the ear

45. Pertaining to reign

49. Motion of assent

51. Bewitch

54. Port city in Japan

56. *Christian Dior's "J'____"

57. Mass of particles

58. Of low density

59. Pupil controller

60. December 24 and 31

61. Bald eagle's nest

62. Two-fold

63. Same as island

64. *TV show "Empty ____"

67. *"____ and Juice" by Snoop Dogg

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We got our May showers a little late, but weren’t they grand? We still can use all of the rain that we can get, and it sure greens up the grass. The Great Salt Lake is starting to fill back up, and there is still the majority of the snow yet to melt. It is estimated that the Colorado River could dump enough water in Lake Powell to raise it by 90’. Last September or October, the mighty Mississippi River was so low that it left 1400 barges stranded loaded with grain. Now, there is flooding along its banks.

Because of the rain on Saturday, we couldn’t work out in the yard, so we went for a ride up to the Lake. We went when it was light. We went slowly up the hill, and there were so many deer on the road, I wouldn’t advise you to go there at night. We noticed that the stream that flows out of the Lake wasn’t very high. I understand they are going to let more water out shortly. We saw a sight that I can’t remember ever seeing, which is that the Lake was really full. We went around to where the river runs into the lake, and all of that pasture land is under water; the river is really running high. I understand that the fishing is really going well, and with all of the cold water, the fish probably taste good again. If you want a once in a lifetime event, take some time and enjoy the ride and see how beautiful the Lake can be.

We had an exciting event that happened here in Panguitch last Monday. My grandson, Stefen, who works at the Cowboy Smokehouse as a cook, said that our Governor Cox stopped there for lunch. After they left, they called back and talked to the manager and told her to tell

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the cooks how well they enjoyed their meal and to thank them.

We do have a taco trailer in town, and it is located in the Henrie RV Park. They have good tacos and burritos. The first couple of times we went there, they were sold out, even though they started with 30lbs of beef and pork, so we have been going earlier.

Good news for the town is that Elaine Baldwin is again going to direct the Quilt Walk play. This is some of the founding history of our town, and it is a fun evening with a dinner show. This is the 23rd year that the play has run under Elaine’s direction.

I made a mistake on the date of the Business Women Annual Tea; it is this Sunday the 21st. Many scholarships are given out during this event, and treats will be served after.

Graduation from Seminary will also be held on Sunday the 21st, but this time it will be held in the Circleville Chapel at 6:30. Kelly Holman, the long time teacher, is thinking about retiring, so this may be his last graduation.

I believe that the Class of '23 will have their graduation on Wednesday the 24th at 7 p.m. at the Panguitch High School Gym.

With Memorial Day weekend coming up way too quick, don’t forget to remove all flowers at the cemetery, so that the crew can mow and edge the grounds. Please, don’t put flowers in the crosses that mark the veterans graves, so the American Legion can put flags in to honor all veterans. Also on Saturday, there will be a sidewalk sale on Panguitch Main Street, so get out all of those fun

things that you don’t have a use for anymore. If you have an organization that needs funds, get your members to put up a booth and do some fundraising.

In two weeks, it will be the Quilt Walk Festival, and you need to sign up for classes as soon as possible. It starts off with the Chocolate Fest, a fundraiser for the Sub for Santa, and it has the best candy you can get, made by the candy makers here in town. They always have entertainment to go along with candy. Thursday starts the quilt classes, and in the evening, it will be the Quilt Walk Play. This is a fun event that brings quilters in from all over the country.

The cost of living (COL) for the month of April has dropped down below 5% for the first time in two years. The big rush of people at our borders, because Title 42 came to an end, really fizzled out, with less than 50% that are now crossing.

The NBA season is really heating up. They are down to four teams that are vying for their conference championship. This will be the same four out of seven games. This year, I don’t think that any number one teams are in the finals. The Miami Heat will be playing Boston for the Eastern title. Miami was 10th ranked and Boston was 3rd, and the Lakers will be playing Denver for the Western title; the Lakers were 8th and Denver was 3rd. I get to see the GOAT play at least four more times this season. This year, the Lakers are all well, and they have Davis that can offset Jokivs for the Nuggets. He has had his way against the smaller teams. It is a fun time of the year for couch potatoes. Of

the four players that the Jazz got rid of, D. Russell is the only one still playing. All of the top ranked teams lost their best players to injuries and weren’t able to recover.

I really think that you could make a fortune in having a news station that just had the good news that goes on in the greatest country in the world. The news has gotten so bad that there are bad things that go on, no matter which station you listen to. Take the NBA games, which instead of talking about what great teams and players that won, they spend their time bad mouthing the players on the losing team, many of whom are stars in the game. Let's talk about all of the good things that the current president has done, like creating jobs and bringing the unemployment down from 6% to 3.4%, making the vaccine available for COVID for all that wanted them, getting a trillion and quarter bill passed to redo the infrastructure in the country, and giving Ukraine military might to fight for their home land against the Russians invaders, without committing any of our troops in harm’s way. The stock market has gone up 8,000 points, and this helps many whose retirement is tied to the market. The president has helped build a stronger NATO, with many of its members also helping out with the war in Ukraine. This is just a few of the things he has done, but all you hear is how many people that are crossing the borders that want a good life for their families. Keep the faith. We are the greatest country in the world. Mack O.

BLM Seeks Comments on Proposed Star Range Solar Project near Milford

CEDAR CITY - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments as it begins the variance process for the proposed Star Range Solar Project, a major early step in the application process for solar energy development that allows the BLM to fully consider the project under the National Environmental Policy Act. A 15-day scoping comment period will open May 24, 2023, and close June 8, 2023.

The proposed Star Range Solar Project includes the construction, operation, and eventual decommissioning of photovoltaic solar modules and associated facilities that could generate up to 600 megawatts of electricity on approximately 4,288 acres of public land managed by the BLM.

The project would be developed southwest of Milford in Beaver County, Utah. More information about the proposed project can be found on BLM’s ePlanning website at: https://eplanning.blm. gov/eplanning-ui/project/2024494/510.

Variance areas are BLM-administered lands in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and California that are outside of solar energy zones and not otherwise excluded under the 2012 Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement Record of Decision.

As part of the public comment process, the BLM will hold a virtual scoping meeting for the Star Range Solar Project on May 24, 2023, at 1 p.m. MT via Zoom. That meeting is expected to last

about 30 minutes and will provide an opportunity for members of the public to learn about and offer input on the proposed project.

BLM staff will provide a short introduction followed by presentations from the project applicant. Interested parties can register for the meeting at https://blm.zoomgov.com/ webinar/register/WN_JB0VS5N9T7O4MNCgqu0NJA. The meeting will also be recorded and posted later to the BLM Utah YouTube channel.

More information on the project, including maps, can be reviewed on the ePlanning site.

Those interested may also submit comments via email to bcox@blm.gov or via mail to the Cedar City Field Office, Attention: Brooklynn Cox, 176 East D.L. Sargent Drive, Cedar

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City, UT 84721. The BLM manages vast stretches of public lands that have the potential to make significant contributions to the nation’s renewable energy portfolio. To promote the development of these energy sources, the BLM provides sites for environmentally sound development of renewable energy on public lands. The efficient deployment of renewable energy from our nation’s public lands is crucial in achieving the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035, as well as Congress’ direction in the Energy Act of 2020 to permit 25 gigawatts of solar, wind, and geothermal production on public lands no later than 2025.

—Bureau of Land Management

Dawna Rae Brian

1946 - 2023

LOA - Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Dawna Rae Brian, returned to her heavenly home on May 9, 2023 after a valiant battle with ALS.

Mom was born September 29, 1946, as the youngest child to Rotaseal and Ethel Heaps Durfey. Mom grew up in Bicknell, Utah and attended Wayne High School where she was active in band, student government and dance. Mom graduated from Wayne High School in 1964 and went on to further her education at Southern Utah State College.

Mom met her husband, Harry Jay Brian, for the first time when she was 12 years old. Dad knew from the first time he saw her that someday she would be his. Mom and dad dated through high school and college and were married and sealed for time and all eternity on July 14, 1966, in the Logan LDS temple.

While attending SUSC, mom and dad welcomed their first child, a daughter, Cherie. Mom worked in a jewelry store in Cedar City to help put her and dad through college which was the beginning of her love of beautiful jewelry. After completing their schooling, mom and dad moved to Rexburg, Idaho where they lived for 10 years. While in Rexburg, they welcomed two sons, Shane, and Tyler. Mom worked as a substitute teacher while in Rexburg and was active in the community and in her ward. Mom loved her time in Rexburg and made many lifelong friends that she has always cherished.

In 1977, mom and dad decided it was time to return to their roots and moved back home to Wayne County. In January of 1977, they opened Brian Farm Service Center which they owned and operated for more than 40 years. In the early days of business, mom worked tirelessly alongside dad growing the business. Mom did the bookwork, worked the front counter, and even helped dad with the occasional late night fuel delivery. Mom loved her time in the store as it gave her the opportunity to connect with so many dear friends in Wayne County and surrounding counties.

Mom is an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mom served in many capacities within the church including in the Primary and Young Women’s organizations. Mom loved serving amongst the children and the youth and always made sure that no child or young woman was left behind. She would go to great lengths to ensure all were included and felt welcome. Mom found great strength in the temple and served along side her eternal companion as an ordinance worker and assistant to the matron for nearly 17 years, three of which was in the Manti Temple Presidency. Mom cherished her time in the temple and the many lifelong friends that she made there.

Mom was a perfectionist and was meticulous in everything she did. Mom was beautiful and classy and never left the house without being fully put together. Mom had impeccable handwriting, was an avid record keeper, and always maintained a beautiful spotless home. Mom had an amazing sense of humor and always maintained a positive attitude. The past 18 months was a struggle for mom; however, she never complained and always focused on the positive.

Mom truly lived the life she wanted to live, she loved her home in Loa and loved the people of Wayne County. Mom was a friend to everyone and always made people feel important and loved. Mom had the ability to draw people in and always found something to compliment. Perhaps mom’s greatest achievement was that of wife, mom, and grandma. Mom supported her family in everything that they did. She was a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on. She never missed an event and was the biggest cheerleader of her grandchildren over the years. Everyone thought they were mom’s favorite as she always made everyone feel special and loved.

Mom is survived by her loving husband, Harry, of Loa; her three children: Cherie Blackburn of Bicknell, Shane (Natasha) of Lyman, Tyler (Danny Caldwell) of Salt Lake City; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; her sister: Doris (Dale) Thurgood of Morgan; sisters-inlaw: Ann Durfey of St. George and Shirley Durfey of Spanish Fork.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her parentsin-law: Reed and Marjorie Brian; her siblings: Darryl Durfey, Calvin (Shanna) Durfey, Brent Durfey, foster brother Dewey (Remola) Woolsey.

The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to Terri Leavitt as well as the doctors and staff of the Wayne Community Health Center, Provo Neurology, and the University of Utah ALS Clinic for their loving care of mom for the past 18 months.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. in the Loa LDS Stake Center. Friends may call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home in Richfield, Friday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. or at the Stake Center in Loa, Saturday morning from 10:00 to 12:30 prior to the services.

Live streaming of the services can be found at: www. springerturner.com under Dawna’s obituary about 15 minutes prior to starting time.

Burial will be in the Loa Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. Online guest book at: www.springerturner.com

Boulder Planning: The Rice preliminary subdivision application, the conceptual plan for the Nguyen subdivision, goals and training, the subdivision ordinance, housing work groups, Boulder Elementary School housing, the CUP application process, and the resignation of the PC secretary and the current Zoning Administrator discussed.

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they would keep as much of the field irrigated as possible. Two of the lots are being split off for the applicant’s children. Two members of the PC stated that this application, as is, could get approved, but the town is currently working on an ordinance that would allow subdivisions that are more in line with the land, rather than arbitrarily forcing five acre lots. If the applicants have patience, they could work together to create a better subdivision. It was responded that the applicants will not wait for this. The representative stated that they originally wanted to split this parcel into five lots and donate part of it to the town, however, no ordinance currently allows that. The PC is working on an ordinance that would fix this, however, it is not possible at present.

Goals and training were discussed. The Town Planner wrote a memo encouraging the PC to focus on specific goals from the General Plan, and named a number of distractions that have come up and kept the PC from working towards these goals.

A second memo from the Town Planner provided options to streamline the Boulder Elementary School housing proposal. A third memo from a PC member made recommendations for improved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) checklists.

Training options were discussed, including having an hour of training before meetings. Watching a video together and then discussing afterwards could help PC members to internalize information. The PC is an advisory body with the goal of efficiently making policy. In previous experience of a PC in a different town, they held study sessions, where a certain topic would be chosen, experts could be brought in and the PC could discuss. Training videos will be gone through to determine which ones should be watched by the group.

A PC member stated that they need to start lining out and working towards their goals. The subdivision conceptual plan presented today is on the same land on which a cluster subdivision that could have provided affordable housing was proposed a few years ago. The PC not having the ordinances fixed in time demonstrates a flaw in their progress.

It was suggested that applications be assigned to a specific PC member, who will work with the applicant and the ZA to streamline the application. One reason the PC has trouble moving forward is because there isn’t enough pre-meeting preparation. Having a committee vet an idea and provide input offline would help.

It was stated that, in reference to the Town Planner’s memo on distractions, the Town Planner has also brought to the town things that they did not ask for including the Bylaws and minor lot sub-

divisions. Other PC members stated that they did ask for these things.

Clarifying the role of the ZA is important. In other jurisdictions, the ZA plays a more definitive role in making recommendations, and then the PC can ask questions about what is unclear but the decision is based upon ZA recommendation. The town should consider if this is possible here.

The subdivision ordinance is at the top of everyone’s list of priorities.

One PC member stated that there are two threads to be followed: One is that new state requirements have to be taken into consideration. These changes are procedural and are mostly in favor of developers, including limiting applicants to one public hearing. The other thread is considering an incentive-based subdivision ordinance. The PC needs to consider if they are willing to give applicants increased density in exchange for affordable housing or retaining open space.

The PC could consider getting together outside of a regular meeting, with a specific focus on subdivisions. The PC could also talk to other counties that have gone through this and find out how they handled housing issues. A number of places—including Rockville, Brian Head, and Escalante—have been working on attainable housing and state changes.

The housing work groups were discussed. Each group will be asked to write a report, which will be available to the public. A community meeting will then be held on June 15 at 6pm for each group to present and for the community to provide more feedback.

The PC then discussed Boulder Elementary School housing. A PC member stated that, according to the last Community Council meeting, the Superintendent wants a clearer proposal. The Town Planner’s memo provides a few specific options for how housing could be allowed on this property, however, they shouldn’t make a decision until they know more. Additionally, until two years ago, the ordinances exempted school

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districts from town zoning ordinances. Renewing this exemption could be another option, though the Town Planner may not be in favor of this direction.

The CUP application process was discussed, including that the application should not be in the ordinances, as this makes it too inflexible and doesn’t have precedent in other jurisdictions. For example, if a typo is found, they have to go through two public hearings just to change the typo. Instead, the ordinance would state that the application must be filled out, however, the application itself would not be part of the ordinance. The PC decided to continue working on the application, and address ordinance changes.

Staff reports followed. The PC secretary is resigning, and the job will be posted shortly. The current secretary will stay on until the end of the year to train the new secretary.

The current ZA will be resigning. This job will be posted as well. The minutes from now on will be more concise, focusing on votes. Recordings should be reviewed by PC members.

Due to technical difficulties on the part of the town, notice for the Rice subdivision public hearing was not sent out in time. Because the applicant met all requirements and had sent in their application on time, a special meeting will be held for a public hearing and vote on Monday, May 22 at 5:30pm.

Public comments followed. One commenter thanked the PC members for their work. They also encouraged the PC to pursue alternate options for the Nguyen subdivision. The ZA answered that there has been some discussion, but they want to move the application along. Another commenter thanked the PC, especially the PC secretary and ZA.

Upcoming business for the meeting on May 22 includes the Rice subdivision public hearing, and planning the June 15 community housing groups meeting.

The Boulder Planning Commission meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7pm.

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Johannes Hevelius drew the constellations in Uranographia, his celestial catalogue, in 1690. The view is mirrored following the tradition of celestial globes, showing the celestial sphere in a view from "outside."

This week, the moon passes Venus and then Mars, but it gets especially close to neither. On the evening of the 22nd, it’s 5° to the lower right of Venus, and both will fit within a pair of most binoculars. On the 23rd, the moon is 6½° to the upper left of Venus, and the two will fit within wide-angle low-power binoculars. That same night, the star Pollux is only 2° from the moon and Castor is 6½° from the moon, so if you center low-power binoculars roughly mid-way between Venus and Castor, you might take in at one glance the moon, Venus, Castor, and Pollux. Mars is just out of view to the upper left.

On the 24th, the moon is 4½° above Mars, and the moon’s phase has changed noticeably from a thin to a thicker crescent.

Then on the 26th, the 1st quarter moon is 4° from Regulus, in Leo.

This week, watch Venus move diagonally upward and to the left against the background stars of Gemini, where its motion night-to-night is quite ap-

parent. Try to estimate from your own observations when it will be in line with Pollux and Castor, as Mars was recently.

In the morning sky, you’ll see additional planets. Jupiter and Mercury are too low to see well, rising in morning twilight, but Saturn is now far enough from the sun (90°) to pick it out a third of the way up the southeast sky in early twilight. Saturn is in the middle of Aquarius where there are no similarly bright stars to compete with it. Notice Saturn’s pale yellow light. Jupiter rises earlier and becomes easier to see morning-by-morning, but Mercury does not rise high enough to see it well. The reason why Mercury is so hard to see in the morning sky in the spring, as in contrast to when it was recently in the evening sky, was explained in my Sky Report for April 10-16.

Sky Reports are archived at https://stellarvistaobservatory.org/category/skyreports/. And if you know someone who doesn’t currently see the Sky Reports but who would like to, send

them this URL, and they can bookmark it and read it weekly.

Early this week, before the moon becomes too bright, comes an opportunity to see a faint constellation that is also a star cluster. It’s Coma Berenices—“Bernice’s Hair” (Google can tell you how the name came about; it involves a Greek queen of Egypt), and it’s virtually overhead 2½ hours after sunset. To the eye, it’s a patch of faint stars about 25° to the right of the bright star Arcturus (10° —the width of your fist held at arm’s length), and it’s visible to the eye under dark skies. With binoculars, you’ll see a dozen or more stars spread over 6° of the sky that are the brightest members of a star cluster that lies almost 300 light years from earth. It has an estimated age of about 450 million years— 1/10th the age of our sun.

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.

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.

Utah OAC Announces 2023 Regional Planning Tour Dates for Utah’s First Outdoor Recreation Strategic Plan

SALT LAKE CITY -

The Outdoor Adventure Commission, in partnership with Utah State University’s Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism and the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation, announced the 2023 dates for its statewide regional planning workshop series to help guide the development of Utah's first Outdoor Recreation Strategic Plan.

The 2023 planning workshops will build on what was learned from last year’s workshop series, which included five workshops held throughout the state. The 2022 workshops identified threats, challenges and opportunities to outdoor recreation by providing a platform for state and local agencies and other community resources to contribute their knowledge and expertise. The upcoming workshops will help identify policies, funding strategies, and maintenance efforts to ensure that Utah's outdoor recreation needs are met both now and in the future.

"We are excited to continue engaging in collaborative discussions that

will help us better understand and address Utah’s unique outdoor recreation needs," said Jason Curry, director of the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation and vice chair of the Outdoor Adventure Commission. "These workshops will serve as an essential next step toward developing a shared vision and strategy to ensure we continue to grow a strong, sustainable outdoor recreation economy that enhances the quality of life in Utah for generations to come."

The 2023 regional planning workshop tour will include seven workshops (Editor's Note: Three of these workshops have already occurred) throughout Utah, May through June, and the will be held at the following locations:

May 12: Snow College - Richfield, Six County Region

May 16: Davis TechKaysville, Wasatch Front Region

May 17: Alpine City Building - Alpine, Mountainlands Region

May 31: Box Elder County - Brigham City, Bear River Region

June 6: Panguitch Courthouse - Panguitch,

Five County Region June 14: Canyon Country Discovery Center - Monticello, Southeastern Region

June 15: Utah State University Vernal Campus - Duchesne, Uinta Basin

Region

The Outdoor Recreation Strategic Plan is slated to be unveiled in the fall of this year and will include short-term investment needs for the 2024 legislative session, a mid-term strategy for funding, organization and management of Utah's outdoor recreation assets, and long-term priorities for continued investment in outdoor recreation. The plan will focus on enhancing Utahns' quality of life, preserving the state's natural beauty as more people get outdoors, and identifying opportunities for sustainable revenue sources to provide for maintenance and future needs.

For more information on Utah’s Outdoor Adventure Commission and the Outdoor Recreation Strategic Plan, visit the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation website at recreation. utah.gov.

—Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation

Wild Indigo: Another one of our mottos is Eat Wild, Stay Wild. This is a wild place, a place for people having adventures. I want Wild Indigo to be a part of those stories, to provide a place where everyone is welcome, a hangout spot that is affordable and fun.—Lacy Allen, creator of Wild Indigo Café

News from Wayne County Wayne County is in Bloom

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Veggie Dosa with tomatillo and tomato chutney. The inspiration for Wild Indigo Café's menu comes from creator Lacy Allen's travels through India combined with an attention to local ingredients.

of the fresh baked goodies.

In Wayne County, bees are hitting the trees that are in full bloom, and folks are on edge, checking temperatures throughout the night and worrying if we are going to have fruit this year or not.

WAYNE CO. - For the past week, it has been light to medium coat weather in Wayne County. It is best to not leave the house without something long sleeve or you will find yourself searching behind the pickup seat or in the lost and found for something to keep the chill off.

From about the old Aquarius Café in the middle of Bicknell, and the farther east you drive, bees are hitting the trees that are in full bloom, and folks are on edge, checking temperatures throughout the night and worrying if we are going to have fruit this year or not. It is a yearly "thang," and you can tell who was awake in the night as they were texting each other jokes and videos they found funny on the interweb, while their wives or boyfriends kick them under the sheets telling them to go to sleep.

the farm report or their favorite country music station, oblivious to the outside world around them.

Wayne County contractors never missed a beat all winter. Construction is happening everywhere in Wayne County and has been in full swing. It is not like the old days, when on snowy days one would find a large group of grubby guys at the Sportsman eating one of RaeOla’s famous pizzas and downing a few beers for lunch, wondering when their next job was going to come along. Nowadays, those grubby guys are pushing up dandelions somewhere, and the Sportsman is nothing more than a storage unit, and the happening place in town serves espressos and fancy pastries, and the only thing on the menu that you might get a buzz from is the poppy seed muffins.

check the level on your windshield wiper reservoir. Maybe if one of the local portable septic guys would take a slow drive through the ever-growing campgrounds and BLM residences outside of Torrey with a bullhorn offering to take care of that little detail, they might get some takers and give the deteriorating environment a reprieve.

vibrant aesthetic and exciting menu, comes from her travels through India combined with an attention to local ingredients and an intention to create a serene and interactive outdoor space for both locals and tourists to gather.

“It’s a food truck, but it’s not fast food,” she says. The menu is carefully curated, and dishes are prepared with care. “Dosas are a fermented rice and lentil thin-style pancake. The lentils and rice are a complete protein, plus gluten free, dairy free, and easy to digest.” There are also vegan options on the menu.

Many ingredients are locally sourced, including produce from Half Acres and Salty Dog Farms, Boulder Beef, locallyraised lamb, and local eggs. Allen aims to support other woman-owned businesses, including Cache Canning, who cans the Indigo pickles, and Boulder Bread, who provides some

She aims to support the community at large too: coming soon, the site will offer a communal dye garden (in conjunction with Hills & Hollows and the Boulder Skills Foundation) to grow a variety of dye plants including, you guessed it, indigo! Wild Indigo Café also offers a liveable wage for employees who want to be able to live in Boulder.

Allen met the head chef, Garrett Compton, while they were both working at Hell’s Backbone Grill. “He’s helped me to take it up a level,” says Allen. “I’ll get really excited about a traditional Indian dish, and he’s great at turning what I want into something that actually makes sense on a menu.” Compton has also taken charge of creating the dinner menu, and is excited for the selection of menu items coming throughout the season.

Allen is also passionate about good coffee, sourcing the beans from Vista Clara Coffee and offering, in classic Wild In-

digo style, more than your average cup of joe. The menu features a Dirty Chai (half masala chai, half coffee) and a Golden Milk Coffee, in addition to tea options and lassis. Wild Indigo Café started serving breakfast and lunch back in March. This week, they will start serving dinner on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, aiming to regularly feature live music.

“Another one of our mottos is Eat Wild, Stay Wild,” says Allen. “This is a wild place, a place for people having adventures,” she continued, “I want Wild Indigo to be a part of those stories, to provide a place where everyone is welcome, a hangout spot that is affordable and fun.”

Wild Indigo Café is now open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week from 8am-2pm, and dinner on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5:30pm-8:30pm. You can find them at 840 West Highway 12, up on the hill next to Hills & Hollows Market.

Lilac bushes are turning purple in the pioneer section of Torrey, which is a sign of good smells to come. On any given day, one can hear lawnmowers humming their song and see clothes hanging on the line. On the east side of Torrey, a few remnants of days gone by are lying alongside the road. For anyone that has been around for any length of time, you would think Mac Curtis was still with us, rest his weary soul. Up county, the fields along Lyman Lane are either green or being turned under, with tractors on a back and forth trek going nowhere in particular. Farmers are wearing their favorite feed store hats, with ear pods protruding from their ears while they listen to a book on tape or

Water usage, housing, outdoor lighting and stricter ordinances continue to be the major points of discussion at local meetings. Not enough of one and too much of the other take up most of the allotted time, and citizens leave the meetings scratching their heads wondering what just happened or if anything ever will. And if that isn’t enough, increased tourist traffic and out of control overflow camping is cramping local style. There is nothing like driving up behind someone that has just opened the valve on their RV tank as they enter the highway from the free RV camping, RV resort on Beas Lewis Flats or the campground just outside the park. It is best to pull off the side of the road and enjoy the scenery and

As seasonally has not been the case, copious amounts of snow still is hampering efforts to get to go to places in the high country, or out on Parker, or the hard to get to places where the elk and deer decided it was a good place to drop their antlers. This is a strange phenomenon after years of bare ground, low Colorado River levels, everlasting discussions about drought and all the other plagues referred to in the Bible. Nobody that has lived in the desert for any length of time is complaining, and the wildflower enthusiasts have been busy dusting off their mushroom and horticulture handbooks to help identify what is safe to eat or which ones are hallucinogenic.

In general, life is good in Wayne County; a gallon of gas and a stick of butter are about the same price, and powdered eggs are back in fashion, unless you have a laying chicken hid away somewhere in your backyard. For our good friends in Hanksville, they are on the docket for some young trees being supplied by Tree Utah, and if you are in the mood for some good food, Hanksville is the place to be, but plan ahead as things are happening in Hanksville.

Tessa Barkan

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Schools and Sports

2023 High School Graduates of Wayne & Garfield Counties Wayne High School Escalante High School

Bryce Valley High School

PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

It was the Region 20 track meet this last Wednesday at Milford, and the Lady Cats really ran over the competition.

In the Girls 3200M, Adelaide Englestead came in 1st, and Paisley Henrie came in 5th.

In the Girls 300M Hurdles, Lexie Palmer came in 1st, Kieran Mooney came in 2nd, and Hailie Wilcox was 3rd.

In the Girls 100M Hurdles, Maci Frandsen came in 3rd, Josslyn Griffin came in 4th, Klaity Edwards came in 5th.

In the Boys 110M Hurdles, Tyler Cox came in 1st, Justis Savage came in 4th, and Ronan Mooney came in 5th.

In the Girls 100M, D.J Henrie was 1st, Oaklee Woolsey came in 4th, and Kadee Harland came in 6th.

In the Boys 100M, Klyn Fulllmer took 2nd.

In the Boys 1600M, Josh Peroz took 6th.

In the Girls 1600M, Brooke Albrecht took 1st, 3rd was Paisley Henrie, and 6th was Hailey Yardley.

In the Girls 4x100, Panguitch High School (PHS) took 1st.

In the Boys 4x100M, PHS took 2nd.

In the Girls 400M, Hailie Wilcox came in 1st, and 6th was Jaci Draper.

In the Boys 400M, Cameron Parkin took 2nd, and Trent Walter was 6th.

In the Boys 300M Hurdles, Trentin Keele was 6th, and Rustyn Tebbs took 7th.

In the Girls 800M, Adelaide Englestead took 1st, and Paisley Henrie came in 3rd.

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at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday May 25, 2023.

In the Boys 800M, Carter Yardley took 3rd, and Josh Perez took 7th.

In the Boys Sprint Relay, PHS took 4th.

In the Girls Sprint Relay, PHS came in 1st.

In the Girls 200M, DJ Henrie came in 1st, and Oaklee Woolsey came in 2nd.

In the Boys 200M, Klyn Fullmer came in 2nd.

In the Boys High Jump, Daxton Miller was 4th, Remme Chappell was 4th, and Bridger Chappell was 6th.

In the Girls High Jump, 2nd was Katie Hatch, 3rd was Lexie Palmer, and 3rd was Tabi Henrie.

In the Boys Long Jump, Tucker Chappell came in 3rd,

In the Girls Long Jump, DJ Henrie took 1st, 3rd was Tabi Henrie, and 5th was Maci Frandsen.

In the Boys Shot Put, Tucker Chappell took 2nd.

In the Girls Shot Put, Byntzee Owens came in 2nd, Alexis Allen was 4th, and Shelby Frandsen came in 5th.

In the Boys Discus, Cael Houston took 3rd, and Bridger Chappell was 5th.

In the Girls Discus Byntlee Owens was 4th, and Jolelyn Cartonio took 5th.

In the Boys Javelin, Ruston Toregson took 5th, Luke Albrecht took 6th, and Cael Houston took 8th.

In the Girls Javelin, 3rd was Maddie Albrecht, 4th was Hailey Yardley, and 7th was Addison Bailey.

In the Boys 4x400M, PHS came in 1st .

Scores for the Boys: Water canyon 1st, 2nd Milford with 169, and Panguitch with 155.

Scores for the Girls: Panguitch 1st with 255, Milford 2nd with 120.

Combined Scores: PHS 1st with 406, Milford 2nd with 255, and Water Canyon 3rd with 182.

The State Championships will be at Brigham Young University this Friday and Saturday.

Nadia Avaline Griffin

McKynlee Reigh Cottam

Benjamin Christopher Peterson

Paisli Leona Torgerson

Colton Ryan White

Briannon Lee Woolsey

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2023 Wayne High School graduating class. (Front Left - Right) Elena Peterson, Natalie Whipple, Jannae Wells, Cheyanne Jensen, AnDee VanDyke, Hadlee Taylor; (2nd Row L-R) Brinlee Brian, Ali Rees, Aspen New, Kassidy Leavitt, Emma Hallows, Haylie Durfey, Kate Torgerson, Bryndis Maw, Miah Pace; (3rd Row L-R) Rayce Jeffery, Quade Snedeger, JT Potter, James Leavitt, Gabriel de Oliveira Secco, Ethan White, Conner Dasse; (Last Row L-R) and Braxton Swaner, Reed Edwards, McCrae Fillmore, Nicholas Brown, Hunter Mitchell, Garrett Robins, Skylar Unsworth, Logan Oyler. Wayne High School graduation will take place May 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

2023 Escalante High School (EHS) graduating class. Escalante High School graduation will take place on May 26, 2023, at 8 p.m. in the EHS auditorium.

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Dallen Platt

Holly Mathews Isaac Leech Jaxon Brinkerhoff

Abby Richards Angela King Brooke Willis Treyson Clark

Randen Leslie Loyd Roberts Mason Beesley Anne Overson

Paisley Tebbs Rafe Brinkerhoff Rylan Roberts Joel Romo

Ronaldo Santini-Valdez Samantha Esquer Shandi Syrett Skylie Owens

Corbyn Syrett Pedro Valenzuela Angelina Vega

2023 Bryce Valley High School (BVHS) graduating class. Graduation will

BVHS Auditorium

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Nonprofit Group Urges School Districts to Focus on Mental Health Support

by Alex Gonzalez, Utah News Connection

Antimony Elementary Celebrates Computer Science

by Olivia Halversen and Danette Verde

ANTIMONY - May

5, 2023, Cinco de Mayo, was an extra special day at the elementary school in Antimony. This was the day they celebrated all they had been learning in Computer Science. From Bots to Coding Bots, the students took charge and showed off their tech skills to the community. The excitement from the students and praise from visitors echoed around the school, as the students taught and shared their computer science knowledge and tech tool skills.

Courtesy Shawn Caine

Feelin’ stuck? Talk to the duck! And here’s why: Computer Scientists and programmers have discovered the real psychology behind the “rubber duck debugging” method. Telling a rubber duck (or any other pretend audience) about their programming roadblock forces the brain to reanalyze the situation and allows for clearer expression than if discussing the problem with another person. In describing to the duck what the code is supposed to do and observing what it actually does, any incongruity between these two becomes apparent.

Courtesy Shawn Caine

Don’t be fooled by their size. These tiny Ozo robots are capable of following complex code. Ozobots are as engaging as they are adorable. Ozobots are little robots that are designed as an introduction to coding. Students use color combinations to move the Ozobot on a path from one location to another.

Mrs. Robin Gibbs and the staff did a phenomenal job helping students set up their displays and encouraged them to share all that Mrs. Brittany Montague, the Computer Science Specialist, had taught them. Some of the most popular booths were the Makey Makey music with water beads, bowling with the Spheros, and MicroBits wristbands that the students created to count your steps, also known as a pedometer. Garfield County School District is very proud of the hard work put in by the students and staff to create a fantastic event where the community was able to see all that they have been learning in the Computer Science program.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one in three high school students experienced poor mental health during the pandemic, and nearly half of students felt persistently sad or hopeless.

UTAH - May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and one group wants school districts in Utah and across the country to focus on critical mental health support.

According to Mental Health America, in 2022 Utah ranked 32nd in the country when it came to the prevalence of mental health challenges and access to care for youth.

Denise Forte, president and CEO of The Education Trust, said before the pandemic, things like anxiety and depression were already becoming more common among children and adolescents, and it has become more severe.

Forte pointed out as states grapple with the looming end of federal pandemic assistance, many students are still struggling.

"Suicide rates are up. Cyberbullying is up. We've recently learned that one in five students has seriously considered suicide,

Panguitch High School

whereas one in ten has attempted suicide," Forte outlined. "Those numbers really show a significant problem."

Forte emphasized her group is pleased the federal government has invested money in supporting students' mental health, but argued it is important to know if states and school districts are using those funds effectively. She added it is critical for students to have access to psychologists, counselors and social workers to help foster students' social, emotional and academic development.

The Education Trust has laid out potential steps federal, state and local education leaders can take to enact policies they believe will help address student needs and improve academic success.

Forte acknowledged although rules and policies are intended to be applied equally across the board regardless of one's back-

ground, it is not always the case. "What we are really calling for is making sure that policymakers and school leaderships work in partnerships with communities and families to create physically safe and emotionally supportive environments," Forte stressed. "Using evidencebased approaches that are reflective and inclusive of the students that they serve."

Forte added it is crucial for students to feel supported and emotionally strong so they can grow into "healthy, thriving adults." She finds it troubling, amid a surge in gun violence and increased reports of student behavior problems, lawmakers and school leaders nationwide are moving to "harden" schools with things such as metal detectors, school resource officers and implement harsh discipline policies.

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Schools and Sports

SUU’s New Dietetics Master’s Program Offers Fast Track to Dietitian Career

ic years. At the end of the first year, they receive their bachelor’s degree. After their second year, they receive their master’s degree and didactic verification statement, which qualifies them for accredited internships required for licensure.

“This is essentially a one-year master’s program, which is considerably faster than traditional dietetics programs,” said Steve Meredith, SUU’s associate vice president of Graduate and Online Enrollment. “With one less year of school and the possibility of scholarships and other aid programs, SUU’s new Dietetics master’s program is both faster and more affordable.”

TCMF: Now in our 6th season, we are thrilled once again to present world class chamber music to you. The 2023 season theme "Music is in our Nature" celebrates musical tributes to the great outdoors.

TCMF Cont'd from A1

by Dvorak and Ravel, alongside Utah premieres of current vanguard composers and jazz-influenced classical musicians like the Turtle Island String Quartet. Whether you’re a seasoned classical music fan, or you’ve never listened to a live string quartet, there’s something for you to enjoy.

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Student’s can become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists faster through Southern Utah University’s new Master’s of Nutrition and Dietetics program.

CEDAR CITY - College students working to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists can meet their academic requirements faster and more affordably through a new Master of Nutrition and Dietetics program at Southern Utah University.

“Through this oncampus program, students are able to complete both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years, rather than the traditional six years,” said Celesta Lyman, SUU’s Dietetics program director. “Our structured, lock-step program

prepares students to meet the necessary academic requirements for professional licensure as Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.”

Coursework includes topics such as nutrition through the life cycle, food science, medical nutrition therapy, weight management, cultural competence, research, and counseling.

Students apply for the new master’s program in the 3rd year of their Nutrition bachelor’s program. Once accepted into the Dietetics graduate program, students take prescribed courses over the next two academ-

Due to the strict nature of the curriculum requirements, interested undergraduate students should consult the curriculum map at https://www.suu.edu/ agns/dietetics.html to ensure they take the needed courses prior to applying for the program. At present, the on-campus program can accommodate 15 new students each year.

About SUU Graduate & Online

In its 125 year history as Utah’s first experiment in distance education, Southern Utah University’s Online Department continues its pioneering legacy by offering to students across the globe affordable and flexible college degrees: fifteen master’s, sixteen bachelor’s, and two associates. This includes several master’s degrees that can be finished in 12 months, and one of the most affordable bachelor’s degree in the nation: Speedway | Bachelor of General Studies. SUU Online’s combination of affordability, flexibility, and vast student success programs provide an extraordinary education, anytime, anywhere.

—Southern Utah University

A very important part of the festival is our Strings Camp—June 5 - 7, 2023— giving local, young musicians a great opportunity to learn and play in a fun and stimulating environment. Students are coached by the festival musicians. In their featured concert, which you will not want to miss, they will play sitting side by side with the festival artists. The program will include music from Disney, musicals, and operas, all arranged specially for Strings Camp ensemble by festival violinist Chris Jusell. The musician roster

This year, the Torrey Chamber Music Festival would like to introduce their newest artist Dmitri Pogorelov. As a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestra concertmaster, Dmitri Pogorelov has performed on four continents, including prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Ravinia Festival, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and the National Gallery of Art.

would like to introduce our newest artist Dmitri Pogorelov.

As a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestra concertmaster, Dmitri Pog-

Individual Dates and Times of 2023 Torrey Chamber Music Festival Concerts

“Dvorak in the Desert”

Friday, June 02, 7 PM

St. Anthony of the Desert Catholic Church Torrey, UT

“Spring is in the Air”

Saturday, June 03, 7 PM

Teasdale Cultural Center

Teasdale, UT

“Dvorak in the Desert”

Sunday, June 04, 2 PM

Robber’s Roost Torrey, Utah

“Strings Camp Side by Side Concert” FREE

Wednesday, June 7, 6 PM

Robbers Roost Torrey, UT

this year will include Violamore artists and artistic directors, Leah Kovach and Koko Dyulgerski, returning artists Chris Jusell, Annamarie Reader, Delcho Tenev, and this year, we

orelov has performed on four continents, including prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Ravinia Festival, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and the National Gallery of

Art. He has also been featured on CBS, NBC, PBS, and NPR. Dmitri has collaborated with renowned jazz and bluegrass artists, performing on main stages of Telluride, IBMA, MerleFest, and Rocky Grass festivals. Born to a family of professional musicians, Dmitri began playing the violin at age four. He has earned degrees in music performance in the United States and Europe, including Doctor of Musical Arts from Northwestern University. As a member of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Dmitri performs over 100 concerts every season. Tickets for the Torrey Chamber Music Festival can be purchased at https://entradainstitute. networkforgood.com/ events/55698-2023-torrey-chamber-music-festival.

—Torrey Chamber Music Festival

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WAYNE WONDERLAND AIRPORT

DOCUMENT 001113

Wayne County - PO Box 189, 18 South Main, Loa UT 84747

General Notice: Wayne County (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: WayneWonderland Airport Access Gate

Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at theWayne County Courthouse located at 18 South Main, Loa UT 84747, until Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 2:00 pm local time. At that time, the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.

The Project includes the following Work: cattleguard removal, concrete pavement, base course, chainlink fence and gate, gate operator, and related work. Bids will be received for single contract.

Owner anticipates that the Project’s total bid price will be approximately $42,150. The Project has an expected duration of 45 days.

Obtaining Bidding Documents:

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated websites: www. jonesanddemille.com or www.questcdn.com

Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated websites for a fee of $30.00. The designated websites will be updated with addenda, plan holders list, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. Official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered through the designated websites.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Jones & DeMille Engineering, Inc., 1535 South 100 West, Richfield, UT 84701.

Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except holidays or may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated websites and the Issuing Office.

Pre-bid Conference:

A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 2:00 pm local time at Wayne Wonderland Airport, 2580 South Airport Road, Lyman, Utah 84749. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required.

Instructions to Bidders:

TheWork is subject to minimum wage rates established by the Secretary of Labor and other federal requirements indicated in the Contract Documents. For further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. The Owner may reject any or all bids submitted.

Issued by:

Owner:Wayne County

By:Roger Brian

Title:Commissioner

Date:May 12, 2023

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

PUBLIC NOTICE WAYNE COUNTY

Notice is hereby given that the Wayne County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss an ordinance pertaining to County Option Sales and Use Tax for Funding Priority Transportation needs (proposed tax on gas). The Public hearing is scheduled for Monday May 22, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the Commission Chambers at the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa.

Felicia Snow, Wayne County Clerk - Auditor

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

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

CHURCH WELLS SSD

CHURCH WELLS, UT

CHURCH WELLS SSD

WATER IMPROVEMENTS 2023

DOCUMENT 001113

Sealed Bids for the construction of the Church Wells SSD Water Improvements Project will be received electronically through Quest CDN. No hard bids will be accepted at this time. Bids will be accepted until 2 P.M. local time on May 31, 2023. The Project consists of construction of a new 300,000-gallon concrete water tank, a new booster pump station, and installation of approximately 11,115 LF of 8” and 3,400 LF of 10” water lines. Bids will be received for the Church Wells SSD Water Improvements Project. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Ensign Engineering, 225 North 100 East, Richfield, UT 84701; Tyson Jewkes; 435.896.2983, tjewkes@ ensignutah.com. Electronic copies of the bid documents will be made available on Ensign Engineering’s website at www.ensigneng.com/index.php/bid-access

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held via google hangouts at 2:00 P.M local time on May 24, 2023. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is highly encouraged but is not mandatory.

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Owner: Church Wells Special Service District

By: Janette Nielsen

Board Chairman

Title:

Date: May 4, 2023

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 11, 18 & 25, 2023

Legal Notices

NOTICE OF FINAL TAX SALE

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

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

PARCEL 1. Gregory & Megan Leech 135 Fox Run Road Pinehurst, NC 28374

TRABC-1

08-0010-0001

All of Lot 1 of the Reserve at Bryce Canyon Subdivision. Total Fees and Taxes

Due: $1,391.60

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

HCD-44-1

13-0041-0101

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

Total Fees and Taxes

Due: $2,889.64

PARCEL 3. Linda Smith Angelo 7048 Grasswood Dr Las Vegas, NV 89147

SRE-89

14-0072-0089

All of Lot 89 Sevier River Estates Amended.

Total Fees and Taxes

Due: $526.30

PARCEL 4. Audrey L Hoppe

Trustee 8100 Pacific Cove Dr Las Vegas, NV 89128

WR-474-7

16-0081-1078

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

Total Fees and Taxes

Due: $888.78

PARCEL 5. RAA II LLC

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

TCDB-20

22-0077-0020

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

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. 7, 2023 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

GARFIELD COUNTY

NEW APPLICATION(S)

97-2508 (A83740): Ticaboo Utility Improvement District propose(s) using 500 ac-ft. from groundwater (Ticaboo Utility Improvement) for MUNICIPAL: In Ticaboo Utility Improvement District.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S)

61-968 (a50276): Kingston Irrigation Company, Kingston Irrigation Water Company propose(s) using 20.8412 cfs from the East Fork of the Sevier River (Kingston) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

EXTENSION(S)

61-3304 (a33446e): Clinton and Tami Rusk is/are filing an extension for 0.0043 cfs OR 0.5 ac-ft. from the Sevier River (1.5 mile ne of Hatch) for IRRIGATION.

61-3408 (a33445n): Marion Tom Shirley Family Trust, Sherrie Jean Lawson Shirley Family Trust is/are filing an extension for 0.0045 cfs from the South Fork Sevier River (1.5 mi NE of Hatch) for IRRIGATION.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.

State Engineer

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

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

Total Fees and Taxes

Due: $18,331.42

PARCEL 6.

Dos Equis Holding

LLC

3333 East Serene Avenue Ste 100 Henderson, NV 89074

WPL-10

23-0080-0010

All of Lot 10 West Panguitch Lake Subdivision Amended.

Total Fees and Taxes

Due: $1,484.32

PARCEL 7.

Dos Equis Holding

LLC 3333 East Serene Avenue Ste 100 Henderson, NV 89074

WPL-12

23-0080-0012

All of Lot 12 West Panguitch Lake Subdivision Amended. Total Fees and Taxes Due: $1,484.32

PARCEL 8.

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

WR-186-2

23-0081-0885

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

Lyrae Cox

this hearing.

The public is invited to provide comments which are generally limited to three minutes per individual.

Kelsey Brinkerhoff, Town Clerk

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 18 & 25, 2023

INVITATION TO BID PANGUITCH CITY CULINARY WATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

Separate sealed bids for construction of Panguitch City Culinary Water Improvements Project 2022 will be received by Panguitch City from bidders. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 PM on June 13th, 2023, at 25 South 200 East, Panguitch, UT 84759. The work to be performed under this project shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials and equipment required to construct the facilities and features called for by the Contract Documents and as shown in the Drawings. Construction will include a new culinary waterline loop out to the City Cemetery. This project is funded by the Division of Drinking Water and the Build America Buy America (BABA) program. Davis Bacon wages and MBE/WBE compliance must also be met by the contractor for this project. Specifications have been prepared by Sunrise Engineering, Inc. and will be available after May 24th, 2023, on their website plan room at http://www.sunrise-eng.com. Click on “Plan Room” at the bottom of the homepage. Bidders must register and sign-in and choose to become a plan holder to obtain access to Contract Documents and Drawings. Notices regarding changes/amendments to the Contract Documents and Drawings will be sent to the e-mail address associated with the bidder’s registration. Bidders are responsible for maintaining current and correct contact information and check the Plan Room often to receive updates or additional documents/changes/amendments. The Engineer for this Contract will be Sunrise Engineering, Incorporated and they will be represented by Robert W. Worley, P.E. as Project Engineer. A Pre-Bid meeting and Tour will be held on May 31st, 2023, at 3:00 PM, leaving from the office of the Owner at 25 South 200 East, Panguitch, UT 84759. Attendance at the pre-bid tour is not required but recommended. Names of those in attendance will be recorded.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 18 & 25 and JUNE 1, 2023

Connecting Utah

right now?”

Cox urged the audience to think critically about the divisiveness characterizing American culture, pointing out that hatred and outrage are used to manipulate citizens by those who stand to make money from them. He noted that his family does not watch cable news networks like Fox News and MSNBC because of these reasons. His daughter is not permitted to use social media. While emphasizing that it is true that politics have become more polarized and we are a divided nation, he also spoke with optimism. “There’s never been a better time to be alive than right now, and there’s never been a better state to live in than Utah.”

When a student from Hatch asked if her smalltown vote really mattered, Cox reminded her that he grew up in rural Utah too, and now, he’s the elected governor. “Don’t ever think that you’re something less just because you’re from a small town,” he said.

He then asked the students to share one of the best things about going to school and one of the worst.

All five spoke about the value of community: feeling supported by teachers, knowing everyone’s name, feeling safe, and being together in person. Some of the worst things? Science class and waking up early.

After the event, I had the opportunity to sit down with Governor Cox for a short interview. We perched on the side of the stage and conversed about topics such as water, local heritage, tourism, land conservation, how to support women and girls, rural economic opportunities, and the importance of collaborating despite having different opinions.

The full interview is quoted below:

Kadi Franson: One of the students on the panel voiced her concern about not having enough natural resources to sustain our area into the future. How do you propose balancing the preservation of our local heritage and rural ways of life while addressing water scarcity concerns, especially considering that a signifi-

cant portion of water usage goes toward the livestock industry?

Governor Spencer Cox: It's important that we balance both of those. It's a false choice to say we have to choose one or the other. This legislative session we are setting aside significant money for conservation easements so that we can keep more agricultural land in agriculture, and less in development. We can develop in the right places and not eat up all our agricultural land. $270 million of that $1 billion is for agriculture optimization. That's going directly to our agriculture community to help them upgrade technologies so that they can do everything they need to do with less water, which frees up water for our kids and grandkids. We believe that by putting money in the right places, we can protect the open spaces in Utah, protect farmland, and continue to develop in ways that lower the price of housing, but does it in the right way.

KF: Have you done any forecasting to model whether that will achieve the water conservation goals that we need to meet?

GSC: Yeah, we've done a lot of forecasting. And the last forecast shows that we can conserve enough water to support a million more people here in Utah.

KF: Is that how we’re looking at our conservation goals? How many more people we can support in Utah?

GSC: Absolutely.

KF: Okay, so how do you think about that in terms of the more-than-human world, ensuring that all life can have a future here?

GSC: We look at that too. I just told you, we're setting aside millions of dollars for open space conservation.

KF: Speaking of open space conservation—Garfield County is pretty unique. Over 90% of county land is public land, and we rely heavily on tourism. So how would you advise our residents to find a balance between preserving our fragile, high desert ecosystems with the need to sustain our living through the tourism industry, goals which can often be pitted against one another?

GSC: Sure. Again, there are lots of people out there who give us false choices—I don't think it has to be one or

Legal Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE

ANTIMONY TOWN

Antimony Town will hold a Public Budget hearing on Thursday June 1, 2023, at 7 PM, in the Antimony Town Civic Center, 120 North Main, to approve the 2023/2024 Town budget.

The Public may inspect the proposed budget at the Town Office from 10 to noon Tuesday and Thursday. Or contact Roma Henrie at 624-3488.

I, the duly appointed and acting clerk for the Town of Antimony, hereby certify that copies of the foregoing notice were posted at the following places within the municipality this 13th day of May, 2023. 1. Antimony Town Post Office

Antimony Merc 3. Antimony Town Civic Center

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

LAND FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION

UTAH TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION

the other. We've proven over generations that we can sustain life, we can sustain livelihoods, and we can also protect the most beautiful vistas. Some go too far in trying to protect places that don't need to be protected—and others want to develop places that are gorgeous and important and should be protected. And so, again, that's part of public policy—trying to find that balance. We've had those battles for a long time, but in the end, I think we've ended up in a pretty good spot in most places.

KF: Do you have any advice for how we might find a more elegant balance in our area?

GSC: Trying to find common ground is hard and it's getting harder in this political environment. It's one of the reasons I'm doing this. It's people talking past each other, people more interested in winning the rhetoric and tearing down others instead of finding common ground. We've been able to do it in some places. We've found some balance in Congress. It's getting harder and harder in Congress, but we've done it. There was the Emery County Lands Bill that added more protections in some areas and defined where development could take place. We tried to do that on a grander scale. It fell apart several years ago. I'm always hopeful that we can bring parties back together and get everybody at the table. There are places where we agree— this is the frustrating part to me—there are always places where everyone agrees.

KF: Yes, we experience that too. Everyone agrees that we all love the land here.

GSC: Yeah, everyone loves the land.

KF: But how to protect it is very contentious.

GSC: It is, and so I always say, what if we set aside the contentious 10% where we don't agree, and let's just find that other place where we can agree? We can figure out that 10% later but too often that 10% poisons the other conversations. It takes a lot of humility and a lot of work, and it takes people who are willing to do that. It's harder to find that these days for sure.

KF: Governor Cox, the median annual income for women in Garfield County is less than half of that of men.

You recently signed a bill that limits access for women and girls to have an abortion. What would you say to the teen girls in the area who are dealing with an unplanned pregnancy which could severely reduce their access to economic opportunities while increasing their chances of falling into a cycle of poverty?

GSC: Sure. Well, what I'd say is that, first of all, Utah leads the nation in upward mobility. Utah has the best economic outlook of any state in the nation right now, and we just passed a dozen bills related to women and children and families, helping to increase opportunity, and helping to increase access to Medicaid. We just passed a maternal health bill that includes 12 months of postpartum Medicaid coverage, something that has been needed in Utah for a long time. We care deeply about families and created a new Office of Families specifically with the intent to help moms and children. What we have to do better is hold men responsible. It takes two people to make a baby and far too often only one bears the economic burden. We passed legislation to try to hold men more accountable with things like—it seemed silly at the time, but it's been very effective—things like hunting licenses. If you are in arrears in supporting your children, your spouse, or your former spouse, then you can’t get a hunting license. Suddenly, a whole bunch of men started paying child support. I think there is certainly more that we can do to help grow the economic opportunity for women. Closing the wage gap is very important to us. We've been working on that at the state level with state jobs. We've looked at every position in state government. Many of the jobs in this county are state jobs. We find out if we have wage gaps and then fix those wage gaps where they exist. There's certainly more we can do in that area as well. Childcare is another area. We were able to get a tax credit for families to help offset the cost of childcare because that's another big factor that can hold women back. KF: Garfield and Wayne counties are home to less than 8,000 people.

Economic opportunities are limited. Many of our young people would like to go to college and return to build a life here, but they come up against barriers like housing scarcity and a lack of job opportunities. Governor Cox, you mentioned to the students that there's never been a better time to be a Utahn— what solutions is your office proposing to address these rural challenges and encourage economic diversification to support the aspirations of our local youth?

GSC: Yeah, so this is why I ran for office. As a kid who grew up in rural Utah, my dad always said "Our best crop isn’t anything on our farm, it's our kids—and they’re also our number one export.” We always hated sending kids out and not having them come back. And so I’ve been personally dedicated to trying to get more jobs in rural areas. What we're doing directly is exporting state jobs to rural Utah. Over the two-plus years I've been governor now we've been able to move hundreds of jobs from the Wasatch Front to rural Utah. And one of the ways we do that is by increasing connectivity. We've been working hard to get fiber connectivity into all our rural towns. We'll be getting more money from the recently passed federal infrastructure bill that will help us to reach those goals so that people can live wherever they want to live and work wherever they want to work in various industries. And that's going to help rural Utah more than anywhere else. We also have some additional infrastructure funds that we've been setting aside over the years to help rural Utah. We have some transportation funds, a special rural transportation fund that was created this year to help in rural Utah as well as to help close some of those gaps that certainly exist. And so I'm very bullish on rural Utah. We have seen job growth over the past five years in rural areas that we haven't seen in decades. And so I'm hopeful that over the next 10 years, we'll see significantly more job opportunities for those that want to come back and raise their own families here.

KF: Thank you, Governor Cox.

GSC: Thanks for your time.

Notes about referenced programs and legislation:

• Governor Cox noted that “We just passed a maternal health bill that includes 12 months of postpartum Medicaid coverage, something that has been needed in Utah for a long time.” He is referring to H.B. 84, the Maternal Mental Health Bill sponsored by Representative Rosemary T. Lesser. This bill extends postpartum leave for new mothers from 60 days to 12 months. He spoke about significant funding being allocated to water optimization in agriculture. This program is called the Agricultural Water Optimization Program. The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is accepting Spring 2023 grant applications until May 31st. More information about this program can be found at ag.utah.gov.

• Cox referred to a bill that would prohibit hunters from getting a license if they were behind on child support. This references bill H.B. 197, which prohibits the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources from issuing a fishing or hunting license—or any type of hunting permit—to anyone who is more than $2,500 behind on child support unless the individual has obtained a judicial order staying enforcement of the pastdue payments.

Cox spoke about rural transportation in reference to S.B. 175, the Rural Transportation Infrastructure Fund. This bill creates a transportation fund for highway projects in certain cities, towns, and counties.

The “recently passed federal infrastructure bill” that Cox refers to is the Inflation Reduction Act, passed into law by the Biden-Harris Administration in August 2022. The bill provides billions of dollars in incentives, grants, and loans to support new infrastructure investments in the areas of clean energy, transportation, and the environment.

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

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

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Wayne School District is accepting applications for the following position:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www. garfk12.org

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Full-Time Teacher at Escalante Elementary

Food Service Manager in Panguitch

Assistant Volleyball Coach at Bryce Valley High

Computer Science Para at Panguitch Elementary

Drama/Music Teacher at Panguitch Middle/High

Head & Assistant Track Coach at Bryce Valley High

Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers in Escalante

Route Bus Driver in Boulder

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

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

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

Please direct questions to:

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

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

BVES Principal Pete Peterson (435-679-8619)

BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-679-8835)

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

PES Principal Lisa Breinholt (435-676-8847)

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

Superintendent John Dodds (435-676-8821)

Online application available: www.garfk12.org

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

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

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