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TORREY VETERANS MEMORIAL TO BE DEDICATED TORREY – The Torrey Veterans Memorial Committee has announced that the Memorial will be dedicated on Memorial Day, May 28, 2018, at 11 am. The Memorial, designed by Torrey stone mason Wade Hansen, will be set in the Torrey Cemetery. Pillars will honor service members from each military service. The ceremony will include members of the Wayne County American Legion Post, Freedom Riders, musical selections, and brief remarks. Names of over 100 veterans and their service branch will be etched into sandstone. The use of sandstone is a departure from the traditional granite stones. Sandstone and the Lodgepole Pine flagpole demonstrate the unique character and resources of the Torrey area. Plans call for an annual Memorial Day event to include additional veteran names. Over 60 donors contributed over $24,000 to assure that the Memorial is constructed. Excess funds will be set aside to help pay for future additional names. For further information or to add a donation, contact Paula Pace, Torrey Town Clerk, at (435) 425-3600 —Don Gomes
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The Garfield County Commission Met for its Regular Session and Public Hearings on Monday, May 14 in Panguitch
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Sheriff Danny Perkins (left) was officially recognized for his efforts in helping keep visitors safe in Garfield County. GARFIELD COUNTY First order of business was the health concern and adoption of a resolution that Utah Prairie Dogs be removed from the areas around the drinking water spring source at Bryce Canyon National Park no later than May 31. Details and discussion leading up to this resolution occurred before the commission doors were open to the public. Next, Economic Development coordinator Drew
Parkin reviewed the single response to his published request for proposal (RFP) soliciting businesses that needed infrastructure to build or expand. The single applicant, Barko, is a timber company that produces wood products from lower grade timber. Barko wants to build a processing plant in the Panguitch area, and they need 3-phase power to their site. They will ultimately be hiring between 20-30 people. Commissioner Tebbs said the
Boulder, Utah Resident Honored for Contributions to NOAA’s National Weather Service Cooperative Observer Program
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Debi Stout of Boulder, Utah is rewarded with a 25-Year Cooperative Observer award from NOAA for taking temperatures and rain and snow observations for a quarter of a century. BOULDER - In April taking temperature, rain and of 2018, NOAA’s National snow observations every day Weather Service awarded for a quarter-century in this Debi Stout with a 25-Year Co- data-sparse, remote mountainoperative Observer award for ous area of south-central Utah. The National Weather her exemplary daily weather observations. Debi has been Service’s Cooperative Ob-
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
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Thursday through Wednesday looks to be sunny days with a few slight chances of rain. Highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s; lows in the 40s. Slight rain chances on Sunday and Monday. Precip chances are 10 - 20%.
server Program (Coop) consists of nearly 10,000 volunteers across the nation who, each day, meticulously record maximum and minimum temperatures in addition to precipitation, snowfall and snow depth. The daily data obtained from these observers provides the climate records and climate normals for cities, towns and local sites throughout the entire U.S. The Boulder Coop station was established in 1954 at the Moosman residence, to aid forecasting operations for both the National Weather Service WFO and the River Forecast Center in Salt Lake City. Doyle and Nina Moosman were dedicated weather observers right up until Doyle’s passing in 1993. Debi stepped in right away, keeping Boulder on the data map for continuous weather information. And she only has 15 years to go to beat the Moosman record! Across Utah, more than 100 volunteer cooperative weather observers record the daily weather. Data collected by Debi Stout and other CoAward
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average starting wage for initial positions would be $1314/hour and more for skilled workers. The company expects an initial investment of $2M to build the facility, with an expected 3-4-year payback to the county through new tax revenue. Commissioner Pollock also asked Parkin to assist the company with its Forest permits. The Commission voted to accept the proposal from Barko. Brian Bremner next reported on his various assignments. He said the county should be receiving $150K passthrough funding for the state “to defend issues that negatively impact local government.” Bremner had published an RFP soliciting a nonprofit organization to apply for this funding. The only applicant was Balance Resources, a 501 (c) (3) (“charitable and educational” organization), which Bremner said “provides a forum for responsible and sustainable management of public lands.” Mark Ward, former representative on Five County Association of Governments, is the director of Balance Resources. Bremner said the nonprofit is already assisting Kane and Piute Counties, and the other four counties collaborating with Garfield on this effort each support awarding the grant to the nonprofit. The Commission voted to approve awarding the grant to Balance Resources. Second, Bremner reported on joining the Forest Service in a cooperative agreement to crush material for roads out of Widsoe and Posey Lake, and provide dust suppression on Tropic Reservoir road, with work beginning immediately on the Tropic portion. The Forest Service provides the $138K. The County approved the agreement and will do the crushing and work on the roads. Third, Bremner said a statewide revision of the Sage Garfield CC
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Entrada Institute Announces Fifth Annual “Arts and the Park, Light on the Reef” Watercolor Plein Air Event WAYNE COUNTY French impressionist painters such as Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir were famous for creating much of their work en plein air (outdoors). But they weren’t alone -- many other artists of different styles and at various times have done the same. For example, the late V. Douglas Snow, who was famous for his landscape paintings of the area surrounding Capitol Reef National Park, found decades of inspiration in the massive rock formation known as the Cockscomb, near his studio in Teasdale, Utah. The Capitol Reef environs has provided inspiration not only to Snow but also to generations of Utah painters, before and since. Today, watercolor artists gather at the Entrada Institute each summer to paint the beautiful nature and interesting
architecture found in Capitol Reef National Park and nearby historic structures and ranches amidst the scenic red-rock backgrounds of Wayne County, Utah. “The competition tests the skills, patience and fortitude of the artists. Rain or shine, bugs or no bugs, artists have only three days to create their painting(s),” Sue Fritzke, Park Superintendant, explained. “Up to three paintings may be framed and exhibited for competition awards and auction, with a 50% commission on any sold work donated to the Entrada Institute to further their work as an arts and educational center in promoting public understanding and appreciation of the arts, and the natural, historical, and traPlein Air Event Cont'd on page 10
Enjoy Family Fishing on Memorial Day
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Late May and June is a perfect time to take your kids fishing for bluegill at Mantua Reservoir. UTAH - If you're like a lot of Utahns, you're ready to get outside, enjoy some sunny weather and catch some fish. As you make plans for Memorial Day weekend, biologists with the Division of Wildlife Resources have some "inside information" to share about fishing waters you might want to consider visiting.
Randy Oplinger, sport fisheries coordinator for the DWR, says Utah has literally hundreds of fishing waters. "It can be challenging to pick a water that best meets what you're looking for," he says. "Fortunately, our biologists know Fishing
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Bryce Valley Graduation 2018
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Graduation will be May 25th 8:00 p.m., in the Bryce Valley High School Auditorium. Pictured from left to right, top to bottom, Ben Rose, Brandon Jones, Christian Mathews, James Garrard, Joshua Brinkerhoff, Austyn Brinkerhoff, Keagan Richards, Shayd Roberts, Samuel Jensen, Taten Leech, Dawson Shakespear, Easton Syrett, Tate Elmer, Morgan Syrett, Shelby Mathews, Clay Mortensen, Kayla Atwood, Breanna Nelson, Abigail Beesley, Jordan Pollock, Keilani Deccio.
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Dear Editor, 6 May 2018 I am writing in support of Turn-About Ranch, an appreciated asset for everyone who lives in Escalante. Turn-About employs dozens of residents and employees buy TAR supplies at local businesses. Visiting parents funnel additional monies into our community when they come for mid-term and graduation, and the students provide needed services such as landscaping and helping to maintain the clinic grounds, helping at Care and Share, and freeing our highways of litter. Additional benefits include the impact Turn-About has on the lives of each individual student. As a former TAR English teacher and Academic Director, I heard frequently from parents about how they were touched by the acceptance and caring they felt from the community. I’ve experienced firsthand, and heard countless stories, of how the program has changed the struggling student into someone with a strong work ethic and gratitude, more compassion, a new-found love of learning, respect and better communication, and/or increased purpose and self-esteem. Turn-About is changing their lives for better and as a result, improving their entire families. The students are great! Sure, they come with various challenges, some more serious than others and some don’t accept the opportunity right away to change. Most teenagers are restless, yearning for more independence and freedom. Like cattle, they will test the boundaries. The TAR staff are trained and prepared to handle incidences that are an integral part of any program involving troubled teens. I witnessed immediate and impressive communication and action when we had runners during my employ. Some TAR employees are ace trackers who are usually able to locate students within 45 minutes. Although there have been exceptions, I think the recently published alarm is unnecessary. I know from my past experience and recent assurances that TAR management are committed and striving to improve their program and security. I received a telephone alert following the last run. I was glad for it, not so that I could lock my doors and feel anxious, but so that I might be more alert to be of assistance. Perhaps I might observe something that would enable them to locate the runner. Anything we can do as a community to strengthen TAR and support them is a win/win. They will continue to provide employment to dozens of citizens, offer a quality program to distressed parents who need strength and support, and be emissaries for good to all the people who visit our fair city. Thank you to all the employees of TAR for your devotion and hard work in providing a much needed and appreciated service. Karen Munson, Escalante Sincerely, Karen Munson Melani Torgersen Alicia Keller Matt Gould Shane Young Lori Beebe Tracy Sheres Dan'l Lindsay Wyatt Lindsay Lindsey Lindsay Jake Sorensen Audrie Sorensen Jared Woolsey Tara Woolsey Crystal Gurr Heather Dunton Sherree Rechtsteiner Zak Wilson Austin Singletary
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Response to County Commissioner Proposal Letter to the Editor
What a novel and interesting proposal from Mr. Morgenstern: requesting support and promotion of religious understanding and equality in Wayne County - from no less an esteemed body as the County Board on Commissioners! I sincerely hope this laudable idea grows wings. If adopted, It could be a giant stride toward re-unification of a community that has become far too rancorously divided as a result of political and social divisions that seem more petty than pertinent. We mostly all seem to be here for the same reasons: the peaceful serenity of a pastoral rural environment, and the enjoyment of a simple life pursuing our aims and our lifestyles far removed from the hustle and bustle of the mainstream. It seems little to ask of our Commissioners to adopt Mr. Morgenstern's proposal and lead an effort to bring our unique communities closer to understanding and acceptance of one another. Dick Teasdale, Wayne County Cont'd from page 1
Grouse EIS and conservation plan for the BLM is out in draft form for public comment, with Forest Service soon to follow. In further business, the Commission voted to adopt a resolution appointing 6th District Court judges from surrounding counties to serve as temporary judges as needed cases where there might otherwise be a conflict or problem. Commissioner Taylor reported on the Escalante Science Center and the required feasibility study. It could cost $40K. He will be meeting at the end of the month and will meeting with people proposing to do the study in mid June. The Commission approved its $1,000/year expenditure for a rifle range in Panguitch to “help with targets.” Commissioner Pollock suggested that “we need to make this a budget line item as a Garfield County facility.” Commissioner Pollock opened the public hearing on Black Rock Valley Road abandonment. Brian Bremner introduced the situation: The Black Rock Valley Road shows up on 1877 plats. Owners of the property through which the road segment runs are concerned about increasing ATV dust and that riders are often traveling off the roadway. The family approached the county to request that segment of road be abandoned, as a first step in asking the Forest Service to remove it from their ATV trail maps. The first family member, Tom Hatch said
they are not asking for the entire road to be abandoned. Up until 1998, a gate across the road was locked. After that an arrangement was made with another individual to use the road to access forest land for work. When the Forest Service developed their travel plan, that segment of road was included in their plan as an ATV route. The family would like Forest Service to remove that segment from their travel plan and ATV maps. However, they were told that the first step of the process was to approach the county and ask them to formally abandon the road. The segment to be abandoned is all on private property. Another family member, James Marchant, said it was always considered a ranch service road. They saw no need to post signs, as it was all family that operated the ranch, since before Utah was a state. Three or four years ago they noticed a significant increase in ATV traffic, filling the valley with dust. They were surprised to find out their private road was suddenly a public access trail on forest maps. Marchant asked the commission to vote in favor of abandoning the road, which Commissioner said they would as soon as the public hearing was over. “We don’t owe the Forest Service anything,” he said. Sheriff Perkins asked for clarification on the boundaries. “How are you going to keep public access open?” (Subsequent allusions to the map were not visible.) Perkins said he didn’t have a problem with one portion being closed out and the family wanting to restrict trespassers. However, he expressed concern about the inability of the public to
“get from Point A to Point B” on public accessible road. The family said they just wanted to control public access and have it removed from visibility on the maps. “It’s an RS2477 road, which we fight tooth to toenail to keep open, and it’s vital to keep public access to our public properties.” The family argued that they have the right to control access. After returning to regular session, Commissioner Tebbs made a motion to accept the request to abandon the road, not close it. The second public hearing was on the abandonment of the Park Circle Road, Hercules Subdivision, which is just off Hwy 12, near the Bryce Canyon Trading Post. Bremner said a property owner wants to consolidate several pieces of property in order to build a hotel. They will dedicate a new road if the county will abandon the existing road and cul de sac, which Bremner said should not be a problem for the county. The developer rep said this entails combining seven lots and abandoning the cul de sac section that connected them. Back in regular session, Planner Justin Fischer recommended approving the consolidation. Hercules has long had an issue with water rights, and consolidating is a good solution. The Commission approved the road abandonment for Hercules subdivision. The next agenda item was Bristle Cone Water District and its operations. This discussion involved the water district representative and their attorney; John Jacob, who owns 60 percent of the properties in the district; and representatives from Hilton Hotel and Bryce
Canyon Resorts Hotel who are in the midst of developing hotel construction plans. Items in question encompassed validity of how the district appoints or elects its board members, the boundaries of the district and whether they have been redrawn at some point, lack of documentation from the District to the Commission, the district’s handling of water transfers, and the ramifications of all this on plans in place for the construction of new hotel properties at the Highway 12 entrance to Bryce Canyon. Justin Fischer said at the time the water district was formed in 1998, it was listed with Lt Gov’s office as a “local district,” not a “special services district,” and if that and its board membership hasn’t been officially changed it’s a problem. Fischer’s other concern was the district’s recorded water rights. “We’d like a tally of current use and proposed uses to make sure Bristlecone has sufficient water to provide the extensions being requested.” The Commission approved a motion to conduct an audit of Bristlecone Water District. —Insider Award
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Utah Hosts Opioid Misuse Roundtable
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The opioid roundtable discussion included Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Agent in Charge Brian Besser, along with other community, business, faith, veterans and healthcare experts. The roundtable focused on farreaching issues including law enforcement, recovery, partnerships, and addressing the varied and individual needs of rural Utahns. UTAH - USDA Rural Development finds itself in a leadership role as the nation comes to grips with the growing opioid crisis. Calling it a “National Emergency” President Donald Trump has pledged more support and flexibility as the states deal with the epidemic. In 2016, more than 63,000 Americans died of drug overdoses, more than are half attributed to opiates, including prescription drugs. Life expectancy in the U.S. for both men and women fell for the second year in a row (2015-16), attributed to drug related deaths. This number had not witnessed a consecutive two-year drop since 1962-63, which was attributed to the influenza epidemic. Anne Hazlett, Assistant to Secretary Perdue for Rural Development recently unveiled a new USDA webpage (www.usda.gov/topics/ opioids) featuring resources to help rural communities respond to the opioid crisis. “While no corner of the country has gone untouched by the opioid crisis, small towns and rural places have been particularly hard hit,” Hazlett said. “The challenge of opioid misuse is an issue of rural prosperity and will take all-hands-on deck to address. The webpage will help rural leaders build a response that is tailored to meet the needs their community.” In conjunction with unveiling the webpage, Hazlett announced a series of five roundtables to be held around the country in Pennsylvania, Utah, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Maine over the next five months. The recent Utah roundtable focused on “Opioid Misuse in Rural America: Community Impact and Response.” Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes, a passionate leader in the fight against opioid abuse, announced a partnership targeting help for rural Utah. “I’ve established a rural opioid working group co-
chaired by Randy Parker, State Rural Development Director and Mark Whitney, past Chair of the Utah Association of Counties to work closely with my office and with DEA Agent in Charge Besser. Together we will provide resources and greater focus to this issue and its impact on our rural citizens.” “We’re dying” was the message USDA and the White House Acting Director of the Office of National Drug Control Jim Carroll heard from rural community leaders, an expert panel and audience members that packed Utah’s Capitol Board Room. Dale Covington, a person in recovery, shared his harrowing story of addiction and recovery that came to a head when his wife saved is life after an overdose, with four young sons watching. Mr. Covington’s remarks provided a sobering start to a day looking for answers and hope. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Utah ranks high among the states with a death rate of 22.35 per 100,000 persons due to drug overdose. From 2013-2015, Utah ranked seventh in the nation for drug overdose deaths. Rural counties like Carbon, Emery, and Beaver - are identified as highly vulnerable with deaths due to overdose as much as double the already high state numbers. In 2016, Utah lost 635 people to drug overdose deaths, or more than 12 of our neighbors, friends, fathers, mothers, brothers and/or sisters each week. Joining Ms. Hazlett in the roundtable discussion were Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Agent in Charge Brian Besser, along with community, business, faith, veterans and healthcare experts. The roundtable focused on far-reaching issues including law enforcement, recovery, partnerships, and addressing the varied and in-
dividual needs of rural Utahns. Several of the panelists had ties to Carbon County. Carbon County ranks first among Utah counties in recent years from opioid deaths doubling the state number. Debbie Marvidikis of the Southeast Utah Health Department pointed out the county is desperately in need of resources to help with addiction and suicide. Sanpete County farmer Richard Dyreng shared the story of his family’s tragic loss of their daughter Cami. Only 39 years old and the mother of three small boys, Cami had suffered with addiction since she was a teenager. Dyreng told the state and national leaders, “in addition to addiction, we need to address the issue of mental health with many, like my daughter.” USDA Rural Development is giving funding priority to two key program areas to address opioid misuse in rural communities. This focused investment will provide resources and leverage partnerships to build an effective local response to this significant challenge. USDA is reserving $5 million in the Community Facilities Grant Program and is giving priority to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant (DLT) Program applications proposing innovative projects to address the opioid epidemic in rural communities. Investing in the work to combat opioid addiction and the devastating effects it has on rural America is desperately needed. USDA has taken a particular interest in this issue and its impact on rural prosperity. We encourage our rural communities and leaders to consider applying and visit the Utah Rural Development website for more information on our housing, business and community programs at www. rd.usda.gov/ut. —USDA Rural Development
Dix Family Fifth Generation Photos
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Ileta Dix was proud to send in her two fifth generation family photos. Top photo is of Ileta Dix, Robbie Irish, April Thomas, Andie Thomas, and Delylah Quintanilla. Bottom photo is Ileta Dix, Richard Dix, Angela Pender, Brittney Pender, and Raiden Grang.
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PHS Sports Sidelines by Mack Oetting GIRLS AND BOYS BOBCATS RUN OVER THE COMPETITION AT STATE TRACK-- RUNNING AWAY WITH THE W! THE LADY CATS HAD A TOTAL SCORE OF 172 TO RUNNER UP MILFORD. THE BOBCAT RAN UP A SCORE OF 131 TO MONTICELO’S 117 AND THIRD PLACE MILFORD. The Cats have had a great year, also taking State in boys cross country, girls volleyball, boys and girls basketball and now two more in track. WAY TO GO! Scores of the races: Girls: 1600 M:Taylia
Norris 1st, Jordan Bennett 3rd Sprint medley PHS 1st 4x100 PHS 5th 3200m Tayla Norris 1st, Jordan Bennett 5th 100M hurdles Kapri Orton 1st, Hallie Palmer 3rd. 400m Tana Frandsen 6th 300M hurdles Capri Orton 1st Hallie Palmer 2nd 200m Kapri Orton 1st 800M Taylia Norris 1st, Jordan Bennett 4th 4x400M PHS 4th High jump Kapri Orton 1st place (a new state record of 5’6”) Shot put Kambree Fulmer 4th Discus Kambree Fulmer 1st , Kiesa Miller 2nd and Abbey Blevens 3rd. Javelin Mataya Barney 2nd Kiesa Miller 4th
and Brittney Henrie 6th. Boys: Boys sprint medley PHS 5th.3200: Porter Shoppe 2nd, Luke Reeder 7th, Hagen Miller 8th 110m Hurdles: Kanyon Lam 1st, Jevin Savage 4th, Boston Englestead 5th 400m: Kanyon Lamb 2nd 300m Hurdles: Kanyon Lamb 1st, Boston Englestead 6th Shot Put: Jace Eyre 2nd, Bryson Marshall 3rd Discus: Bryson Marshall 1st, Jaren Frandsen 3rd, Jace Erye 6th Javelin: Bryson Marshall 1st, Dallen Torgersen 5th, Jaren Frandsen 6th, Jace Eyre 7th
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Six Escalante High School Seniors participated, alongside various organizations and Escalante and Boulder community members, in planting Willows and Cottonwoods along Alvey Wash. ESCALANTE - Rebecca Harris’s Environmental Science class joined the community planting day on April 24th. Six Escalante HS seniors got their hands dirty and their feet wet after spending the morning shoveling, snipping and planting Willows and Cottonwoods along Alvey Wash. They had an exciting time working alongside Escalante and Boulder community members and learning about restoration. They were introduced to some of our partners including the Department of Natural Resources, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, US Fish and Wildlife (private lands component) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. This experience was unique for the students as it demonstrated a blend of organizations with different approaches to restoration coming together to accomplish the same goal. Although the students
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Wills, Trusts, and More How Do I Discuss Estate Planning With My Family and Loved Ones? financial issues or on what individual beneficiaries will receive. Instead, the questions should focus on understanding the overall wishes of a parent and how you can help. A parent may not want to discuss issues relating to death; however, by waiting, the discussion may never occur. They could die without you knowing whether they have estate planning documents, where they are located, wishes pertaining to their illness, and final services. You should also remember that a discussion of your parents’ estate planning needs may affect your own estate planning, and you may need to consider revising your own strategies. Conversely, if you are the parents, you may be uncomfortable talking about your own death. Or you may feel that your children would be uncomfortable speaking of your death. But by taking the time now to plan your estate, and to make your wishes known to your loved ones, you may experience a sense of security. You will have peace of mind knowing you'll be able to financially provide for your loved ones after you're gone, and you can rest at ease that you were able to discuss your
draft management plans and their associated Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which are expected to be released for public review later this summer. The socioeconomic information discussed at the workshop will be considered by the BLM as it develops these plans. The workshop is scheduled for May 31 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the BLM Administrative Building, located at 669 South Highway 89A, in Kanab. The public may participate in the meeting online via MyMeetings.com, at https:// bit.ly/2wSksfS. No passcode is required. A telephone conference line will also be available for the public by dialing 866-794-6762 and using passcode 3142202.
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WITH A SATELLITE OFFICE NOW IN PANGUITCH. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead. He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 6281711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com. wishes with those who may need to know, but are reluctant to ask.
Comments from the public can be submitted during the workshop or sent to: BLM_ UT_CCD_monuments@blm. gov by close of business on June 8. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to leave a message or question. The FRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours. Please contact Larry Crutchfield at 435-691-4310 if you have any additional questions. The public can follow the progress of the GSENM planning process at https:// goo.gl/EHvhbc. —BLM
Man Drowns in Lake Powell
GLEN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA - At approximately 9:00 P.M. on May 16, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area received a call of a possible drowning in Lake Powell near Cedar Canyon. National Park Service Rangers along with Utah State Parks Officer responded from Bullfrog and located the reporting party in Cedar Canyon. Rangers confirmed that Jimmie D. Randall, an 81-year-old male, had drowned attempting to secure a vessel to a houseboat. The male victim was not wearing a life jacket at the time he fell into the water. His fishing partner dove into the water in an attempt to rescue but was unsuccessful. On May 17, National Park Services Rangers, Utah
State Parks Officer and San Juan Sheriff Deputy conducted a dive operation and located the body in 44 feet of water at approximately 46 feet from the shore. The victim was trans-
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A women was considering buying an aging thoroughbred but wanted a veterinarian's opinion of the horse before finalizing her deal. When the vet had completed his examination, she asked, "Will I be able to race him?" The veterinarian looked at the woman, then at the horse. "Sure," he replied, "and you'll probably win!"
BLM Invites Local Participation in Economic Strategies Workshop Input Will Help Shape Grand Staircase-Escalante Planning Effort KANAB - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a public economic strategies workshop May 31 as part of ongoing planning efforts for Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument and the lands excluded from the Monument. The BLM is committed to facilitating economic opportunities on public lands to create jobs and help local communities grow. The workshop provides an opportunity for local government officials, community leaders, business owners and citizens to provide input on economic and social goals for the local community, and to discuss regional economic conditions, trends, and strategies with the BLM. The BLM is preparing
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by Jeffery J. McKenna Throughout my twenty years as an estate planning attorney, I have experienced the effects of the above question. Too often, the problem has been that estate planning has not been discussed. I always advise my clients to let their family members know that they have done estate planning and where the documents are located. I encourage more discussion; but, at a minimum, family members must know that planning has been done. Estate planning is a very personal and private matter. As a result, many children and grandchildren are not aware of estate issues or the personal wishes of their parents and grandparents until it is too late to plan. Parents and grandparents are often reluctant to discuss such issues. Perhaps the best way to start the discussion with a parent is to ask questions such as, "Have you done any estate planning?" or "Are there any estate decisions that I need to be aware of?" Another alternative would be to ask your parents for advice on your own estate plan. This may lead to a discussion of their own plans. The questions do not have to initially focus on
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ferred over to San Juan County Sheriff Department and will be transported to Salt Lake City for autopsy. The case is still under investigation. —NPS
sudoku To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9
This week's answers on page 9
Barbie, a local waitress, decided to put her matchmaking skills to the test with our mutual friend Mike. She figured that Sandy, another customer who seemed to have much in common with Mike, would be an ideal date. One day Mike came into the restaurant when Sandy was also there. Barbie dragged Mike over to Sandy's table and introduced the two. Then she watched, in amazement, as Mike put his arm around the young woman and said in his best mockseductive voice, "Hellooooh, Sandy." "You guys know each other?" Barbie asked. "We sure do," said Mike. "She's my sister."
Lost
One morning, I was roaming the aisles of my local supermarket, looking for items on my shopping list and wondering why the graham crackers aren't ever put in the cracker section. In my futile search, I kept running into a guy I'd never seen before. He was wandering up and down the aisles, with an equally lost look on his face. Somewhere between the pasta and sauces, he looked up at me and said, "I can't find a darned thing in this store!" I knew how he felt, so I asked, "What is it you're looking for?" "My wife."
Punishment
Herb gardeners who work extra get thyme and a half
Haircuts
At the barbershop recently, a father came in with his two sons, about 10 and 12 years of age. He got both boys settled into barber chairs and then proceeded to tell the barbers how he wanted their hair cut. The younger boy didn't pay much attention. But the older boy turned to his barber and said, "Make me look good for the girls, not for my dad!"
Today's Thought
Of course talk is cheap supply far exceeds demand.
Shower Thoughts
You can say “have a nice day” and sound perfectly normal. But you can’t say “have a nice 24 hours” without sounding a bit threatening.
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Pat and I are in San Diego visiting our Granddaughter, Teah, and helping her into her new apartment. Just a reminder that this is Memorial weekend, when we honor all of those that passed our way. Be sure to let me know if I have missed a loved one who has
served in the military. This Saturday is the giant garage sale aka swap meet. Round up all of your things that are taking up space, and bring them on down to main street. A lot of people travel this weekend, be safe and buckle up!
Grace Christian Church Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7-8:00 p.m. Psalms 119:105 Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path
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son of Sam and Wendy Steed, on Saturday May 26, 2018 in the St. George LDS Temple. Please join us to honor the happy couple at one of the receptions held in their honor. Open House: Monday, May 21st 6:00 to 8:00 pm Marysvale Community Center 215 East 100 North Marysvale, Utah. Reception: Saturday, May 26th 6:00 to 8:00 PM Panguitch 2nd ward LDS Church 176 North 400 East Panguitch, Utah The couple is registered at Amazon
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Elder Ruger Torgerson Ruger Torgerson has been called to serve in the Indiana Indianapolis Spanish Speaking mission. Elder Torgerson’s farewell is Sunday, May 20th at 10:00 a.m. in the Thurber Ward. He will report to the Mexico City MTC on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Ruger is the son of Ryan and Penni Torgerson of Bicknell. Grandparents are Pat and Kevan Okerlund of Lyman, John and Phyllis Payne of Richfield and Richard and Connie Larsen of Bicknell. Ruger was a 2017 graduate of WHS.
o bituaries Mae Vonn Taylor ESCALANTE - Mae Vonn Alvey Taylor, 83, of Escalante, Utah passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018, at her home in Escalante surrounded by many of her loved ones. She was born in Escalante, November 20, 1934 to Melba Griffin and Emmorn Elwin Alvey. She married Arden Preston Taylor, December 23, 1954 in Escalante. He preceded her in death December 10, 2000. Mae Vonn was a mom and grandma like no other. She had a witty sense of humor and was known for her clever ability to make everyone laugh. The grandkids always loved to go to Grandma’s house because she was so good to play with them. She knew how to brighten up your day, and make you feel special. She always appreciated having visitors in her home and kept a stockpile of candies and ice cream treats for everyone who came to visit. She was crafty and enjoyed making bead projects and plastic canvas crafts. Mae Vonn was a shopper and loved to buy gifts for others. She was a classy dresser and an excellent dancer. She grew up playing basketball. Checkers, bingo and dominoes were her favorite family games. She had a passion for oldtime classic country music and would listen to music all night long. Mae Vonn is survived by her children: Jerry (Monica) Taylor, Escalante; Janalee (Louie) Bernardo, Escalante; and Jimmy (Ethelinda) Taylor, Herriman; 13 grandchildren and 32 greatgrandchildren; brothers: Darrell Alvey, Phoenix, AZ; Dean (Janis) Gledhill, St. George. Also preceded in death by her parents; son, Emmorn Dodds; and grandson, Hesston Jimmy Taylor. Graveside services and interment will be held Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in Escalante Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
May 20th-26th, 2018 is National EMS Week in Wayne County WAYNE COUNTY - I would like to say "Thank you" to all of Wayne County's EMS crew! Since EMS Week is upon us I'd like to take this chance to say thank you for all that you do. I know that everyone who works here puts in long on-call hours and has sleepless nights taking care of the needs of our county. I know that you’re dedicated, I know that you care, and I also know that you don’t get the amount of thanks that you deserve most of the time. So today, I'd like to take this opportunity to say “Thank you” to everyone who works for Wayne County EMS. Thank you for your time. Thank you for your dedication. Thank you for your caring, your compassion, and your devotion to patient care. Thank you for taking time away from your families to keep our county safe 24/7. Thank you for thinking on your feet to solve new problems for our patients. Thank you for comforting families. Thank you for your bravery. Thank you for your commitment. Thank you for more than I have space to thank you for. Thank you for more than I know how to thank you for. I am proud to be part of this EMS team. EMS Week is an opportunity for the public to recognize what we, as EMS, do out there every day. It’s an opportunity for us to showcase our talents, to let the public know how to use us, when to use us, and why to use us. It’s an opportunity for us to connect with our county and for them to connect with us. What we do is important. EMS is a necessary service that is vital for our county. EMS is the healthcare safety net for all of us. We’re there for everyone when they need them, on their terms, doing what’s best for them. We come to them, meet them as they are, and give them the best that we have to offer. We should use this week to reinforce that, and to improve our relationship with them. EMS Week isn’t quite up to the task of thanking our heroes. In reality, nothing is. Please know that no matter what happens, I know that you
work hard and that you care. I know what you are accomplishing out there. I give you my sincere thanks. I pledge to support you as best as I am able to and I know that you’ll continue to give us your best. "Thank you" for all you do! —Jeanie Webster, Wayne County Emergency Manager
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Bryce Canyon National Park Drinking Water Fact Sheet
BRYCE - The drinking water at Bryce Canyon National Park is safe to drink Bryce Canyon National Park is and has been in full compliance with the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Drinking Water and the National Park Service Office of Public Health. Why were there reports that drinking water is contaminated with E. coli? The NPS collects pretreatment water samples from our well site, even though they are not required, to help us monitor conditions and develop mitigation treatments if needed. The positive bacte-
Bryce Canyon National Park E. coli Water Contamination Does Not Affect Bryce Canyon City’s Water BRYCE - Bryce Canyon City’s water supply for all of its restaurants, hotels, residential houses, campgrounds and other facilities is not and will not be affected by the Bryce Canyon National Park E. coli water contamination. Bryce Canyon City, home to attractions like the world famous Ruby’s Inn and the Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel, is located just outside the entrance of Bryce Canyon National Park and the city uses a separate water source from the park. “We want all to know that the water used by Bryce Canyon City is safe to drink, as we have put in place safeguards to prevent water contamination,” said Shiloh Syrett, mayor of Bryce Canyon City. For decades, the local government and businesses of Bryce Canyon City have had a contamination plan to prevent E. coli and other bacteria from entering the water supply. The city’s well is sealed tight and the water is sourced at 100 feet below ground. With such a deep-water source, animals cannot access and contaminate the water, like the surface water source used by Bryce Canyon National Park. “At Bryce Canyon City, we are dependent on tourism,” Syrett said. “The scare of an E. coli outbreak in Bryce Canyon National Park could decrease the number of visitors to the area, which will not only greatly impact the park, but also the surrounding cities. We hope that the national park and federal government will act quickly to clean and protect its water and mitigate the fear of E. coli.” The only location that is affected by this particular E. coli scare are the facilities inside the boundaries of Bryce Canyon National Park. The water system and wells used by private and local organizations outside the park, including Bryce Canyon City, are not part of the area that is under investigation. Those wishing to travel to Bryce Canyon National Park should continue with their plans, as E. coli is not contagious; however, visitors should not drink the park’s water until the water concern is resolved. Visitors should instead bring bottled water or fill bottles up at one of the nearby towns, such as Bryce Canyon City, before entering the park. “We have actually been approached at Bryce Canyon City about bottling our water because it is so good,” said Syrett. “Our water is mineralrich, cold, delicious and pure.” —Ruby's Inn
riological samples cited were taken before filtration and chlorination treatment. The NPS has not recorded a positive bacteriological sample after treatment, and the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Drinking Water has deemed the water as safe for public use. The park will be working with Garfield County in an attempt to resolve any outstanding concerns regarding pre- and post-treatment water quality issues at the park. What is the threat from Utah Prairie Dogs to the water at Bryce Canyon? A federally-protected species, the Utah Prairie Dog, has inhabited the area near the park’s domestic water supply for many years. When the water table rises during spring run off or during the monsoon season, and water is flushed through the prairie dog burrows, there is a risk of fecal contamination before treatment. NPS water treatment, as with other public water treatment facilities, successfully mitigates the risk to the public by treating the water first through filtration and then with chlorine application. There have been no positive samples for E coli or coliform following the NPS water treatment and the water is safe for public consumption. In addition, NPS has worked successfully with the Fish and Wildlife Service to reduce any possible risk associated with prairie dog burrows, through a series
of measures, including construction of a prairie-dog exclusion fence in October 2017. Prairie dogs were translocated away from the exclusion area following completion of the fence, but some prairie dogs had already entered hibernation and remained in the area. The remaining prairie dogs will be removed from within the fenced area and translocated to other sites on Federal lands this summer. Park Water Quality Testing Results can be found at: www.waterlink.utah.gov. Any further Updates on this Issue can be found at: www.nps.gov/brca. Contacts: For the National Park Service: Linda C. Mazzu, Superintendent Bryce Canyon National Park PO Box 640201 3000 S Highway 63, Bldg 1 Bryce Canyon, UT 84764 Linda_Mazzu@nps.gov Office: (435) 834-4700 Cell: (435) 690-1177 For the US Fish and Wildlife Service: Roya Mogadam Deputy Assistant Regional Director, External Affairs Mountain-Prairie Region 134 Union Boulevard Lakewood, CO 80228 Roya_Mogadam@fws. gov (303) 236-4572 —NPS, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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LegaL Notices NOTICE OF SURPLUS SALE GARFIELD COUNTY GARFIELD COUNTY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: • 2016 Rams 1500 SLT 4X4 Diesel Truck- Silver • 2016 Chevrolet Impala- Black • 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe - Tan • 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe - Black • 2005 Polaris 6 Wheeler • 65 Gal. Slide Tank and Spray Pump • 300 Gal. Slide Tank on Skids, Spray Pump w/ Motor • 1999 Ambulance • 1997 Ambulance • 2005 Chevrolet Express Van • 2000 Polaris Sportsman ATV • 1985 Honda TRX 250 ATV • 2017 Dodge Ram 2500, Crew Cab, 4WD, Automatic, Red • 2017 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab, 4WD, Manual, White • 2017 Dodge Ram 3500, Crew Cab, 4WD, Manual, Long Bed, Steel • 2017 Dodge Ram 3500, Crew Cab, 4WD, Long Bed, Automatic, Granite • 2017 Dodge Ram 3500, Crew Cab, 4WD, Manual, Long Bed, White • 2017 Dodge Ram 3500, Crew Cab, 4WD, Manual, Long Bed, Red • 2017 Dodge Ram 3500, Crew Cab, 4WD, Manual, Short Bed, Silver • 2017 Dodge Ram 3500, Crew Cab, 4WD, Automatic, Short Bed, White • 1975 28Ft. Gooseneck Flatbed Trailer, 45 Ton Capacity. BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE UNTIL 5:00 P.M., FRIDAY, JUNE 8TH, 2018 . BIDS WILL BE OPENED MONDAY JUNE 11 , 2018 AT 11:00 A.M. IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE GARFIELD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 55 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PANGUITCH, UTAH. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION. All vehicles and equipment will be sold in "as is" condition, and all sales will be final. Purchases can be made with cash or certified check. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all offers. For additional information contact the Clerk’s Office at 435-676-1163 or www.garfield.utah.gov. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 and JUNE 7, 2018 PUBLIC NOTICE PANGUITCH CEMETERY Please remove flowers and other items from headstones, in preparation for Memorial Day maintenance. Flowers may be placed out to the cemetery the 21st of May to the 4th of June. Thanks, Panguitch Cemetery Board Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 17, 24, & 31, 2018 MEETINGS NOTICE UPPER SEVIER CONSERVATION DISTRICT The Upper Sevier Conservation District meets on the first Monday of each month at noon at Big Fish Restaurant at 608 South Main in Panguitch, except on holidays when the meeting will be held the second Monday. Meeting dates for the upcoming year are: June 4, July 2, August 6, September 10, October 8, November 5 and December 3 in 2018 and February 4, March 4, April 1, May 5 and June 3 in 2019. All meetings are open to the public. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 24, 2018
NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2. 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, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours on or before JUNE 13, 2018. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)5387240 for additional information. NEW APPLICATION(S) 97-2427 (A81200): Louise Fischman & Wayne L. Geary propose(s) using 1.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (West of Escalante) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-2054 (a43663): Coyote and East Fork Irrigation Company propose(s) using 18.9 ac-ft. from the East Fork of the Sevier River (0.5 mile SW of Antimony) for IRRIGATION. 61-2055 (a43664): Clover Flat Irrigation Company propose(s) using 18.9 ac-ft. from the East Fork of the Sevier River (2.5 miles South of Antimony) for IRRIGATION. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 17 & 24, 2018 PUBLIC NOTICE UTAH DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY A Title V permit application for the Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc. Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc. - Tony M Mine source has been reviewed by the Utah Division of Air Quality and a draft permit has been prepared. This draft permit, with support documentation, is available for public review and comment. The Title V Operating Permits Program does not impose new substantive requirements on a source but does require that sources subject to the program obtain a renewable operating permit that clarifies, in a single document, which requirements apply to the source and assures the source's compliance with those requirements. Review of the draft permit and support documentation is available by appointment only, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) at the offices of the Division of Air Quality, 195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City. To schedule an appointment during the comment period, please contact the Operating Permit section at 801-5364000. The draft permit may also be viewed on the lnternet at http://www.airquality.utah.gov/Permits/index.htm. Written comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. 30 days from the publication date of this notice. Comments may also be sent by E-mail to rgrandy@utah.gov. Comments should reference the permit number and should be mailed or delivered to: Utah Division of Air Quality 195 N 1950 W P.O. Box 144820 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4820 A public hearing may be held if a hearing is requested within 15 days of the publication of this notice and the request otherwise meets the requirements of Utah Code Annotated 6346a-5(2)(b). Additional information : NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERMITTEE: Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc. Tony M Mine Henry Mountains Garfield County UT Activity Involved in the Permit Action: This is a Title V renewal application for the purpose of renewal and to change diesel generator size from 235 kW to 230 kW. -Change diesel generator size from 235 kW to 230 kW. Permit Number: #1700021002 Emissions Change: There are no emissions changes associated with this action. For further information please contact Robert Grandy at the Division of Air Quality, 801-536-4000. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 24, 2018 REQUEST FOR BIDS STORAGE SHED AT PARK ANTIMONY TOWN ANTIMONY Town is putting out a bid for a storage building/garage to be located at the town park, 140 East Center Street. DETAILS: 16X24 (running north and south along east side of tennis court) to be built on a cement pad. Frame construction with roof and siding to be metal. Wired for outlets and lights, to be included. Roll up door on north end and side door on west side. Antimony Town may accept or reject ANY bids offered. Bids will be accepted by the Antimony Town Clerk’s office until 5 PM on Friday thru June 1, 2018. For more detailed questions concerning this project, contact Shannon Allen, Mayor, (435) 624-3285. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 24 & 31, 2018
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REQUEST FOR BIDS WAYNE COUNTY COMPLETE RE-SHINGLING OF BICKNELL AMBULANCE SHED (LOCATED AT MILEPOST 60 ON HWY 24 IN BICKNELL, UT) Bid Project: Wayne County is accepting sealed bids for the complete reshingling of the Wayne County Ambulance Shed located at 115 North State Route 24 Bicknell, UT. (Milepost 60 State Route 24) Project Details: Total Roof area is in two main sections and is approximately 2,800 square feet. Project will require removal of old shingles, sealing any problem areas, and installing new shingles. Wayne County will provide shingles for this project. Sealed Bids will be accepted at the Wayne County Clerk’s office until 5:00 pm on Friday June 8th, 2018. Contact the Wayne County Clerks Office at (435) 836-1300 for additional questions. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 24 & 31, 2018 BUDGET HEARING UPPER SEVIER CONSERVATION DISTRICT The Upper Sevier Conservation District will hold its annual budget hearing on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 12:00 noon at Big Fish Restaurant located at 608 South Main Street in Panguitch, Utah. This budget hearing is open to the public Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 24, 2018
PUBLIC HEARING ESCALANTE CITY Escalante City will hold a public hearing on June 05, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Escalante City Council Chambers, located at 56 N. 100 W., Escalante, Utah to adopt a budget for the year 2018-19, amend the 2017-18 budget, amend ordinance 8.10.060 (B) delinquent water bills and adopt an ordinance addressing dumpsters and garbage on commercial properties. The public is invited to attend the hearing and provide comments. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should notify Escalante City Office at 435-826-4644. Notice of date, time and agenda for the public hearing was posted in three public places on May 17, 2018 and on the State of Utah’s Public Meeting Notice Website – www.utah.gov/pmn. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 17 & 24, 2018 INVITATION FOR BIDS ESCALANTE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ESCALANTE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ESCALANTE, UTAH AIP NO. 3-49-0007-009-2018 Sealed bids for improvements to the Escalante Municipal Airport, AIP No. 3-49-0007-009-2018, will be received by the City of Escalante at City Hall at 56 North 100 West, P.O. Box 189, Escalante, Utah 84726 until May 31, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. MDT and then opened and read aloud. The work involved includes the following: SCHEDULE I INSTALL PERIMETER WILDLIFE FENCE SCHEDULE II EROSION CONTROL GRADING For a complete set of Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents all purchases must be made through our website at www.armstrongconsultants.com. A digital copy may be downloaded for $50.00. There will be no refunds. Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Cashier's Check in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the total bid made payable to City of Escalante, or by a Bid Bond in like amount executed by a Surety Company. The Bidder must supply all the information required by the proposal forms and specifications and he/she must bid on all items of every schedule. The City of Escalante reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all portions of the various bid items. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days from the opening thereof. A Pre-Bid meeting will be held at the Escalante Municipal Airport on May 17, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., MDT. All bidders are advised to examine the site to become familiar with all site conditions. The proposed contract is under and subject to Executive Order 11246 of 24 September 1965, as amended and to the equal opportunity clause and the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications, including the goals and timetables for minority and female participation. A Certification of Non-Segregated Facilities must be submitted prior to the award of the proposed contract, including any subcontracts in excess of $10,000.00. The proposed contract is subject to the provisions of Department of Transportation Regulations 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation). Minimum wage rates as established by the Secretary of Labor are applicable to all schedules awarded for this project. The proposed contract is under and subject to the following federal provisions: Affirmative Action Requirement Buy American Preference Civil Rights – Title VI Assurances Debarment and Suspension Federal Fair Labor Standards Act Trade Restriction Clause Any questions regarding this project are to be directed to the office of Armstrong Consultants, Inc., Centennial, Utah, (303) 296-4949, for interpretation. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 10, 17, & 24, 2018 PUBLIC HEARING TROPIC TOWN Tropic Town Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to discuss a Zone Change of Property located on the following property: Name of property owner: Doug Ahlstrom and Karleen McInelly Location: Section 26 T-36S, RW3 SLB&M Acreage: 8.46 acres Town of Tropic, Utah Currently Zone: Agricultural Zone Changed To: Residential The Public Hearing will begin at 6:00 p.m. on May 30, 2018 in the Tropic Town Heritage Center 20 North Main. For further information contact the Tropic Town Office @ 6798713: Monday – Friday 8 am-2 pm CERTIFICATION OF POSTING I, the duly appointed and acting clerk for the Town of Tropic, Hereby Certify that copies of the foregoing notice was posted within the municipality on the 14th day of May 2018 1. Tropic Town Office 2. Tropic Post Office 3. Utah Public Website Marie H. Niemann, Tropic Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 17 & 24, 2018
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LegaL Notices PUBLIC NOTICE ANTIMONY TOWN Antimony Town will hold a Public hearing on Thursday June 7, 2018, at 7 PM, in the Antimony Town Civic Center, 120 North Main, to approve the 2018/2019 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 23rd day of May, 2018. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 24, 2018 PUBLIC HEARING BRYCE CANYON CITY Notice is hereby given that the Bryce Canyon City Council will hold a public hearing on the 7th day of June 2018 at the hour of 9:30 a.m. at the offices of the City located at 70 West 100 North to accept public comment on amending the 20172018 budget and the proposed 2018-2019 budget. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING I, The duly appointed and acting clerk for Bryce Canyon City, Hereby certify that copies of the foregoing notice were posted at the following places within the municipality this 24th day of May 2018. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 24, 2018 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY COMMISSION Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday June 11th, 2018, at 11:45 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: MEDINA MINOR LOT SUBDIVISION PROPERTY BOUNDARY: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST, SALT LAKE BASE & MERIDIAN; THENCE N00°13' 58"W ALONG THE QUARTER SECTION LINE 1,797.15 FEET; THENCE N89°46'02"E, 352.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BBEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE EASTERLY ALONG SAID LINE 344.14 FEET; THENCE S00°13'58"E, 316.85 FEET TO THE POINT OF CURVE OF A NON TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT, OF WHICH THE RADIUS POINT LIES N17°06'34"E, A RADIAL DISTANCE OF 5,563.58 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE ARC, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 03°30'06" 340.01 FEET (CHORD BEARS N71°08'23.32"W, 339.96 FEET) TO A POINT OF COMPOUND CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 20.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 69°09'23"; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE ARC 24.14 FEET (CHORD BEARS N34°48'39.26"W, 22.70 FEET); THENCE N00°13'58"W, 186.96 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 24 & 31, 2018
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NEW RESTAURANT STAFF DEVIL'S GARDEN GRILL Devil's Garden Grill in Escalante is now hiring for all positions front and back of the house. Full and part time. Opening early May. Please send inquiries to scott-ashley@outlook.com
We are looking for friendly, hardworking professionals who enjoy the hospitality industry and interaction with guests. P O S I T I O N S AVA I L A B L E: Front Desk Agents Laundry Services Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen Positions to start April 1st through October 31st At Capitol Reef Resort we promote from within. Please stop by in person to complete an application. We are located at 2600 E SR 24, Torrey, UT 84775 435-425-3761
PANGUITCH CITY RECREATIONAL DIRECTOR Panguitch City is hiring a Recreational Director at the baseball complex. This is a part time position with no benefits. Job includes recruiting tournaments, coordinating baseball and softball programs and scheduling fields. Salary is an annual base salary of $1500, plus commissions per tournament of: • 8 teams or less $100/day • 8 – 16 teams $200/day • 16 – 32 teams $300/day Applications may be picked up at the Panguitch City Office. Applications will be received until Friday, May 31, 2018 at 5:00 pm in the Panguitch City office. Panguitch City is an equal opportunity employer.
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org Part-time STEM Teacher for Antimony Elementary School Food Service Worker for Boulder Elementary School Part-time STEM Teacher for Escalante Elementary School Math Teacher for Escalante High School Principal for Escalante Elementary and High School Activity/Substitute Bus Drivers for all areas Teachers for Panguitch Middle/Panguitch High School Part-time Nurse for Garfield County School District Substitute Custodians, Food Service, and Teachers SALARY: Please see 2017-2018 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 Julie Allen (435-624-3221) BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322) BVES Principal Layne LeFevre (435-679-8619) BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-679-8835) EES & EHS Principal Chip Sharpe (435-826-4247) PES Principal Nick Reynolds (435-676-8847) PHS Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-8805) Superintendent Tracy Davis (435-676-8821) Transportation Dir Curtis Barney (435-231-3330) 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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Boulder Mountain Lodge is hiring for housekeeping, laundry, and grounds. Full time and part time positions are available. Pay is hourly wages - depending on experience (plus tips for housekeeping). Housing may be available to qualified candidates. For more information check our website, www.boulder-utah.com, contact Susan at 435-335-7460 Monday-Friday between 9:00am and 3:00pm, or email susan@boulderutah.com.
HELP WANTED WAYNE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, INC. Wayne Community Health Centers, Inc. is seeking bids for contracted cleaning/housekeeping services for our Bicknell Clinic. This would include general cleaning of the building along with thorough cleaning of frequently touched areas and patient areas. This needs to be done Monday through Friday and either Saturday afternoon or Sunday. You will need to be able to pass a back ground check and to be self-motivated to complete all tasks. Please submit your bid and resume to, Darci Elmer at Wayne Community Health Center or email darci@waynechc.org . If you have any questions, please feel free to email or call and inquire at, 435-425-3744. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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HOUSING AVAILABLE KANAB Large 2 and 3 bedroom units available in Kanab, Utah. These units have rental assistance. Must income qualify. Please give us a call @ 435-644-3432 Equal Housing Please give us a call 801-322-2505 or 435-865-1455
PANGUITCH CARE AND SHARE (FOOD BANK) WORKER Garfield County is accepting applications for the position of Panguitch Care and Share (Food Bank) Worker. The position is part time (30 hours per month). Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk's Office, 55 South Main, Panguitch, or online at www.garfield. utah.gov. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, May 25, 2018. PART TIME HELP WANTED ESCALANTE SENIOR CENTER Garfield County is accepting applications for a parttime employee at the Escalante Senior Center. The work schedule is six hours a day, Tuesday through Thursday. Applications are available at the the Escalante Senior Center, 81 North Main, Escalante or at www.garfield.utah.gov. Applications will be accepted at the Center until 5:00 P.M., Thursday, may 24, 2018. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Second Annual Bryce Canyon Mule Days Brings Together Mule Enthusiasts, Helps Raise Funds for Cancer Research BRYCE - Mule admirers from all over the country gathered in Tropic May 2-5 for the second annual Bryce Canyon Mule Days festival. Bryce Canyon Mule Days is all about celebrating the smart, surefooted, longeared animals and riding them through some of the most spectacular scenery southern Utah has to offer. The week is filled with trail rides that take attendees through Willis Creek, Red Canyon and to the top of Powell Point. The celebration also includes other activities including a concert by Utah country artist Brenn Hill, pie and ice cream social, silent auction, bit and bridle clinic and a packing clinic. “This was a great year,” said Samuel Skaling, one of the event’s organizers. “Jeff Pace deserves a shout out for putting on a packing clinic this year. It was very informative and enjoyable. I’d also like to thank the residents of Tropic for hosting Bryce Canyon Mule Days. I can’t think of a prettier or nicer place to come together and ride mules.” While there were many new faces in this year’s crowd, there was one important face that was missing. Clint Mecham, older brother of Bryce Canyon Mule Days founder Mclain Mecham, passed away on Oct. 4 after bravely fighting skin cancer. This year’s celebration was dedicated to Clint and everyone else affected by cancer. “We decided to make this year’s event special by raising funds for cancer aid and research,” Mclain said. “Our community has lost a lot of good people, including my brother, because of that horrible disease. We knew cancer research was the cause we wanted to support.”
In an effort to raise funds, a trail obstacle course was added to this year’s event. Mule riders paid $10 each to test their trail skills in a timed challenge. The winner received a special Bryce Canyon Mule Days belt buckle. “The trail course was a success,” Mclain said. “It was a great addition to the event and the participants and spectators had a lot of fun.” When the Utah Houndsman Association found out this year’s event would be dedicated to Clint, they decided to sell raffle tickets for a gun and donate the earnings to cancer research. Clint was a big part of the houndsman community, and this provided his friends a unique opportunity to honor him. Utah Houndsman Association President Dan Cockayne drew the winner of the gun before the Brenn Hill concert. He ended up drawing his own ticket, and he decided to hold a bidding war for it. The gun ended up going for $1,600. “The night of the concert was amazing,” Mclain said. “Those who live in this community and those who come here for Mule Days are the most kind and charitable people you will ever meet. It’s just neat to see the generosity. We ended up raising $10,000 to help those in need.” Mclain and his wife Merrilee decided to give $5,000 of the money raised to a foundation for DIPG cancer research in honor of Jace Chynoweth, a local 5-year-old who lost his life to DIPG. “One of Clint’s best friends is Jace’s grandpa, Klin Chynoweth,” Mclain said. “A small portion of funds raised nationally for cancer go to childhood cancer research. This donation is something
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Rock in the morning and the annual Arts and the Park Exhibition that evening at the Saddlery in Torrey. Tickets are just $10 at the door. This year’s entertainment includes the Patrick Brigg’s Band and light refreshments. We invite you to join in and take a piece of the Colorado Plateau home with you! For more information contact: Marci Milligan, Entrada Institute info@entradainstitute.org 801-509-1289 Maura Naughton, Utah Watercolor Society info@utahwatercolor.org www.utahwatercolor.org 801-949-6835 —Marci Milligan, The Entrada Institute
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ditional cultural heritage of the high desert Colorado Plateau, and to foster communitybased economic development in Wayne County, Utah and the surrounding region,” said Marci Milligan, the nonprofit Institute’s Event Chair. “With the mission of Utah Watercolor Society to further the art of water media, the partnership with the Entrada Institute and Capitol Reef National Park in Wayne County was a natural fit.” said Utah Watercolor Society Past President and Arts & the Park, Light on the Reef participant, Ann Galt. This year, special guest artist Spike Ress returns to the land that he loves with the clear light surrounding the spectacular formations of Capitol Reef and surrounding Colorado Plateau. The Torrey Gallery will present Spike’s work in a weeklong exhibition running up to the event. “We are pleased to show the work of Spike Ress. Spike knows the canyons and formations of Capitol Reef well and honors them with his watercolors and oils,” said Cathy Bagley, co-owner of the gallery with her husband Larry. Visitors and residents alike can join in the community gallery stroll Friday afternoon June 1 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Participating organizations include The Torrey Gallery, Gallery 24 (the local arts cooperative) and Creative Communities Youth Arts displayed throughout Torrey. Afterwards, Spike Ress will be giving a free talk Friday evening June 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Robbers Roost, 185 W. Main in Torrey and be judging the plein air competition on Saturday with Pat Priebe Swanson, coowner of Gallery 24 and Susan Snow, of the V. Douglas Snow Studio. The week concludes with youth programming at Capitol Reef National Park’s Ripple
we know Clint would have wanted.” The other $5,000 will go into a Bryce Valley Cancer Fund bank account. It will be used to help those fighting cancer and/or be used for scholarships for local graduates who want to pursue medical careers. “From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who made this event meaningful,” Mclain said. “I’m very passionate about mules, but I’m even more passionate about my family. Thank you for honoring my brother. It means the world to me.” While the week was full of incredible support for a good cause, the Mechams were also excited to honor a local couple and add them the Bryce Canyon Mule Days Hall of Fame. “We decided to add Pete and Keela Mangum and their company Canyon Trail Rides to the Mule Hall of Fame this year,” Mclain said. “They use mules for trail rides in Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon. They own more than 100 mules and have represented the mule industry well in southern Utah. We love them and hope they know how appreciated they are.” The Mechams would like to thank all of the volunteers, the Garfield County Travel Council, the Bryce Valley Business Association and everyone else who made the second annual Bryce Canyon Mule Days a success. Next year’s Bryce Canyon Mule Days is scheduled for May 1-4. Find Bryce Canyon Mule Days on Facebook and Instagram or visit brycecanyonmuledays.com for more information. —Mckoye Mecham Fishing
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these waters like the backs of their hands. And they're happy to provide direction." Oplinger says many anglers are looking for one of two things: a close-to-home water that provides them and their kids with a good chance to catch fish, or a water that provides good fishing in a peaceful and quiet setting. From Memorial Day weekend through the end of June, the following waters should be the very best waters to fish in Utah this year. Oplinger places the waters into two categories: "best family fishing waters" and "places to fish and get away from it all." Places to fish and get
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The Garfield County Tourism Office is offering a scholarship for tourism business owners to attend the State of Utah Tourism Conference held in Salt Lake City on October 9-11, 2018. This is a great opportunity to learn from top industry leaders, discuss trends and opportunities and network with state-wide tourism partners. If you would like to learn more about the Utah Tourism Conference go to https://www.utahtourism.org/conference To apply please send an email to falyn@brycecanyoncountry.com with your name, business and why you would like to attend the conference. The scholarship application deadline is
away from it all While some Utahns will be looking for a close-to-home place to take their family, others will be looking to beat the crowds and find solitude while enjoying the early-summer weather in Utah's backcountry. Oplinger says some of the best, most scenic, least crowded waters in Utah include the following: • Lost Creek Reservoir and lakes on the Uinta Mountains (Northern Utah) • Long Park Reservoir, Flaming Gorge Reservoir and Spirit Lake (Northeastern Utah) • Navajo Lake and lakes on the Boulder Mountains (Southwestern Utah) Lost Creek Reservoir, located near Morgan, is less than
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90 minutes from Salt Lake City. It's not heavily fished, and lots of large cutthroat and rainbow trout are available to catch. The Uinta Mountains are also a great place to take a hike and catch trout in beautiful, high-country lakes. Ironically, Flaming Gorge is one of Utah's most popular reservoirs, but it's also a place where you can find solitude. "If you have a boat," Oplinger says, "it's easy to motor out into the reservoir and get away from everyone else. May and June are great months to catch rainbow trout, lake trout, kokanee salmon and smallmouth bass at Flaming Gorge." Two other waters in northeastern Utah—Long Park Reservoir and Spirit Lake—also provide solitude and plenty of
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rainbow trout to catch. Down south, Navajo Lake and lakes on the Boulder Mountains are Oplinger's top picks for southern Utah. "Navajo Lake is about 45 minutes east of Cedar City," Oplinger says. "Fishing for splake — a cross between a lake trout and a brook trout — can be great at the lake in June." The Boulder Mountains are another place to visit this summer. "The Boulders offer three things: colorful brook trout, beautiful scenery and very few anglers," he says. Oplinger says some of the waters on his list are close to home while others are perfect places for a weekend trip. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday – Friday All Day
Plein Aire Painting throughout Capitol Reef National Park
Friday 5:00 -7:00 pm
Interactive Painting with Community Youth Gallery Stroll : Gallery 24 & The Torrey Gallery
Friday 7:30 pm
Guest Presentation by Artist Spike Ress at Robber’s Roost
Saturday 10:00 - 1:00 pm Youth Arts at Ri ppl e Rock
Saturday 6:00 - 9:00 pm
5 th Annual Arts and the Park “Light on the Reef ” Exhibition, Auction, .
Judges Panel: Spike Ress, Susan Snow and Pat Priebe-Swanson
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Painting by Colleen Reynolds
CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK
Supporting Partner s: Blick Art Materials, Creative Co m m un it ies by Do n n a P ence & P au l Hea th, UWS & Community Volunteers, Milli ga n F a mil y Tr us t, V. Douglas Snow Studio and The Patrick Briggs Band.
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Spring 2018 by Adus F. Dorsey II Somebody said the word spring in Royal’s Foodtown the other day, four people laughed. One of them asked them "where you folks from?" They said Louisiana, Gina snickered and said “Oh.” Green started creeping up from Hanksville about February. You could barely keep ahead of it unless you were walking or on a bicycle, or riding with Richard Ekker if he were still alive. It is the natural order of things in Wayne County. Now that it is May, the Lilac bushes at my house have gone from a deep purple to a light pink. They smell like they have been shedding, and it seems to have raised the mood in the county. I told the town man he needs to plant more or them, and I would be wiling to give him a map of some folks places where he should start. Surely it couldn’t hurt their attitude. Throughout the county, clouds of dust follow around farmers on their tractors as the plow and drill. When you see them at Brian Farm, the only feature you can see on their dirty faces is their gritty smile. Seeds have been flying off the store shelves faster than they can arrive, in anticipation
of the gardening season, but the talk at the post office is of hesitation. Everyone seems to be waiting for the seniors in their neighborhood to give them the nod. The anxious one’s have plant starts in every south facing window in their homes, waiting for the morning temps to quit freezing the sprinklers. We all know who they are; they were the ones that could hardly sit still in science class watching for photosynthesis to take place. Rototillers are always fun this time of year. It is easy to tell who forgot to drain or put gas treatment in their tanks last fall. They are the ones that when you shake their hand on the street have Band-Aids on their blisters and are buying mini spark plugs and flowered garden gloves so it won’t happen again. I love a good-looking garden, but it is always someone else’s. I tried to buy a Green Thumb from the green house one time. The girl in an apron told me she had just sold her last one. To be honest I wasn’t all that sad, as I am one that has a hard time keeping cactus alive, but I can lean on the fence and talk for hours when someone else is planting theirs.
The canal in Torrey is full and the local kids have been eyeballing the rope swing in front of the Coffee’s house for some time, but the smart one’s know better than to reach out and climb on. Only the tourists and travelers dare grab the rope, but it only takes one good dunk to realize why Amber Lee’s kids are standing by laughing, while the shivering kids from Connecticut are crying. I can hardly wait all winter for when the blinking lights at the Chuckwagon to turn on and the store to open its doors in the spring. I spend many a cold night in front of the fire dreaming up obnoxious things to say to Tom while he is behind the counter with a long line of customers waiting to check out. But Tom is cool. He never turns red or gets too excited when I tell him the toilet in the men’s room is overflowing or there is a broken bottle on the floor, on isle four. But Mikey, he just points me toward the door. Life in Wayne County is what you make it, I have never read anywhere that life was going to be easy, and I read a lot.
Duck Creek Community Church 15th Anniversary Celebration
DUCK CREEK VILLAGE - Members of the community from Garfield, Kane, Iron and Washington counties are invited to attend a special service and barbecue on June 3, marking the date of the first service of the church 15 years ago. Residents of these counties, as well as members of surrounding churches, including many volunteers from the Church of Latter Day Saints, as well as individuals and organizations from across the United
States donated personal time, skills, funds, and materials to help build the church, located at 830 East Church Drive in Duck Creek Village, Utah. In 2005, church volunteers laid the foundation and built the walls of what is now used for a Sunday school classroom, a kitchen, and space for community outreach. In 2006, volunteers stacked the logs that form the sanctuary. The June 3rd service will begin at 11 a.m. with a bar-
becue following the service. Members of the community and those who helped build the church are invited to attend and celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the first service held at Pinewoods Resort in June 2003. Contact the church office at 435-682-3222 for further information. —Laurel Snodgrass, Worship Leader
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Family & Cultural Heritage Connections Thanks to all the community members who participated in the Cultural Heritage community dinner events. In Winter/Spring of 2019, we’ll be exploring six more cultural heritage themes. Until then, try some of our summer activities sponsored by the Entrada Institute along with other local organizations from May through October. These events will help continue the humanities conversations begun in Winter/Spring 2018.
To learn more, go to the Entrada Institute website at http://entradainstitute.org or follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/entradainstitute/.
Arts and the Park
Pioneer Day Celebration
People have been creating art at Capitol Reef National Park for generations. This event includes art and humanities-related activities for children as well as adults and families.
This celebration is intended to inspire modernday families to connect Utah’s pioneer past with the present and future.
May 30-June 2, 2018 Fruita & Torrey, Utah
Saturday July 21, 2018
Torrey, Utah
Sponsor: Entrada Institute, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah Watercolor Society, more…
Sponsor: Entrada Institute, Interfaith Council
Youth Music Workshops
Wayne County Fair
Known as “Take the Stage”, children participate in a series of workshops leading up to a Saturday evening musical performance. To participate, contact Lynsey Shelar for information at lynseymshelar@gmail.com.
Participants of all ages create and share projects that reßect their cultural heritage. People are encouraged to bring historical photos to be digitized and shared among the community.
August 3-4, 2018 Torrey, Utah
Saturday August 18, 2018 Loa Civic Center, Loa Utah
Sponsor: Entrada Institute, USU Extension/4-H
Heritage Starfest
Apple Event
This annual event celebrates our heritage of dark skies over the Colorado Plateau. Activities include daytime family activities, evening programs, storytelling, and night sky parties.
Whether apple tasting or learning to make apple cider, this event explores topics related to the past, present, and future of local agriculture. Sponsor: Entrada Institute
October 5-6, 2018
Fruita & Torrey, Utah
Sponsor: Entrada Institute, Capitol Reef National Park
October 13, 2018
Torrey, Utah
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