The Wayne & Garfield County Insider May 25, 2023

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Serving Wayne & Garfield Counties, Utah

Utah Division of Water Resources Introduces a Way to Report “Water Wins”

SALT LAKE CITY -

The Utah Division of Water Resources has announced the launch of a new online form where residents can submit "Water Wins," or waterwise actions they've noticed in their communities. These water-saving actions could include waterwise landscaping, creative water re-use or major upgrades in commercial water systems.

The division has been highlighting waterwise actions in Utah through their “Wednesday Water Win” posts on social media for several months now. These posts serve as virtual highfives to cities, businesses, government entities, residents and anyone else who goes above and beyond to take impactful and creative water conservation actions. Shelby Ericksen, the conservation manager for the Utah Division of Water Resources, believes that these efforts are crucial in order for semi-arid Utah to maintain a resilient water supply.

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The Robbers Roost Distillery Finally Finds a Home in Torrey

by Amiee Maxwell

TORREY - Step into Torrey’s new Robbers Roost Distillery, and you’ll likely see some familiar names on the shelf. There is Notom, Pennellen, and Box Death Hollow, to name a few, with flavor profiles as wild as the places they’re named after. Despite a path as windy as the

Join Entrada Institute for a "Classic Conversation" with Layne Jones, June 1

Waterpocket Fold itself, co-owners Julia and Alan Scott are happy to have finally landed in Torrey, so close to the landforms that have inspired many of their bold and adventurous spirits. When the Scotts were first looking to open up a micro distillery, they had

New Lees Ferry

Backcountry River Permit System

GLEN CANYON

N.R.A - Beginning June 1, 2023, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is implementing a free Lees Ferry Backcountry River Permit system for watercraft using the Glen Canyon Reach, the 16-mile stretch of the Colorado River between the Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry.

Courtesy Entrada Institute Layne Jones will be the subject of the next "Classic Conversation" with the Entrada Institute on June 1, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at Robbers Roost in Torrey, Utah. Robbers Roost, 185 South Main Street, in Torrey, Utah. This 1-hour conversation will include a limited live, in-person audience that will be encouraged to

TORREY - The first of the Entrada Institute’s summer "Classic Conversations" will take place on Thursday, June 1 at 7:00 p.m., when Layne Jones will be the topic of conversation. Jones and Don Gomes will converse at

According to Superintendent Michelle Kerns, “This Glen Canyon stretch of the Colorado River is experiencing increased visitation and changes in visitor use. This free river permit system will provide visitor use information to inform decisions about future management of the area and River Permits

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initially set their sights on Wayne County. They ultimately set up shop in West Valley, but they maintained a connection to the area by naming their craft distillery Waterpocket after Capitol Reef National Park’s defining feature. So when an opportunity arose for them to lease the space adjacent to

Wayne County Commission

by Amiee Maxwell

May 15, 2023

WAYNE CO. - The May 15, 2023, Wayne County Commission meeting kicked off with a prayer led by Commissioner Blackburn followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Etta Place Cider, the Scotts jumped at the opportunity to sell their spirits in Torrey and opened this spring, rebranding themselves as the Robbers Roost Distillery.

Alan says he’s taken aback by the amount of

The first item on the agenda was a discussion about ambulance billing services with Tyler Peterson, Director of Billing at Gold Cross Services. Peterson gave an overview of how ambulance billing works and presented ways that Gold Cross Billing Services can increase the county’s collection rate and revenue. Gold Cross charges 5.5% of whatever they collect and currently has 35 other clients, including Juab County, Manti, and Cedar Mountain Fire. Currently, Wayne County is in a contract with another billing provider until October, so they have some time to make a decision. Peterson left a contract for the county attorney to review.

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Soda Shop Craze Arrives in Loa via the Soda Pipeline

by Amiee Maxwell

LOA - Utah’s dirty soda craze has officially landed in Loa adjacent the brightly colored doubledecker bus. The Soda Pipeline opened on May 13, 2023, and offers every kind

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Amiee Maxwell Annette and Mark Elmer (former owners of Double Decker Drive-In) opened the Soda Pipeline on May 13, 2023, which offers every kind of soda imaginable mixed with various syrups, fruit purees, and cream. of soda imaginable mixed with various syrups, fruit purees, and cream. “We know that there was no other soda shop like FiiZ or Sodalicious in Wayne County, so we thought why

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Amiee Maxwell

Julia and Alan Scott, co-owners of Torrey’s Robbers Roost Distillery, are happy to have finally landed a location in Torrey, Utah—newly located in a space adjacent to Etta Place Cider and so close to the landforms that have inspired many of their bold and adventurous spirits.

Wayne

Commission:

Ambulance billing services, a subdivision request, use of the multi-purpose building by Ashley Flannigan, and participation of the Wayne Commission in the Torrey Apple Days Parade discussed.

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sion outside of Hanksville by Curtis Whipple. Lonesome View lots will range from 1.6 to 6.2 acres for 160 acres total, and none of this land is currently being used for agriculture. The lots are outside the town of Hansville but will receive water from Hanksville. Commissioner Blackburn asked if any of this land was underwater during the 2021 flood, and Whipple said none of it was. Planning and Zoning has previously approved the project with one change; Whipple added an easement along the wash to ensure access to it for necessary maintenance. Whipple also plans on improving the wash to keep it better contained. He says this will be a substantial amount of work and could possibly be used as match money for NRCS funding. The commission passed a motion to approve the Lonesome View subdivision.

The council then discussed a few miscellaneous items. Commissioner Brian gave an update on

the Interlocal Agreement with Six County Association of Governments and also mentioned that Six County may be changing its name to R6. The commission approved a Sixth District Court administrative office contract, and then discussed the multipurpose building rental rate.

Currently, Ashley Flannigan is holding a fitness class in the multi-purpose building and offered to clean the restrooms in exchange for use. The commission passed a motion that Flannigan pays $10 per use and cleans the bathroom with the stipulation that the building will only be open seasonally unless she wants to pay the heat bill.

Lastly, the commission reviewed a request to be in the Apple Days Parade. “I think we need to celebrate the 4th of July for more reasons than one,” said Commissioner Blackburn, and the rest of the commission agreed to support.

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

Soda Pipeline: We know that there was no other soda shop like FiiZ or Sodalicious in Wayne County, so we thought why not?—Annette

Elmer, co-owner of Soda Pipeline

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Decker Drive-In).

Considering their double-decker bus came decked out with surfboard images and the name Royal Pipeline emblazoned on its side, Mark thought they should keep with the Aloha theme and named their shop the Soda Pipeline. Many of their drink names have beach themes with a local twist, such as "Surfing the Waterpocket Fold," "Elder Berry," and "Big Rocks." The Elmers

are thrilled with the initial enthusiasm from the community and encourage everyone to stop by and try out one of their soda concoctions or make up their own.

The Soda Pipeline is at 193 East 300 South in Loa—Highway 24 on the east side of town. Open hours are 10 am to 6 p.m. from Tuesday through Saturday. The Soda Pipeline also has homemade cookies, nachos, pretzel bites, and popcorn. Sugar-free soda and syrups are available.

Layne Jones: The first of the Entrada Institute’s summer "Classic Conversations" will take place on Thursday, June 1 at 7:00 p.m., when Layne Jones will be the topic of conversation.

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ask questions and tell stories about Jones.

Jones is easily recognized. He’s a big man, wears a wide-brimmed hat, drives a red pickup truck, has a ruddy face from working outdoors, and builds fences—just about any kind of fence imaginable. There’s hardly a fence in Wayne County or in any nearby areas that he and his son haven’t built.

Many would say he’s also a “fence mender,” helping solve issues from the very personal to the potentially hostile. Jones is a big man with a big heart. Need a hand? He’s there. Need to talk? He’s there. Need a boundary dispute settled? He’s there.

Jones was raised in Oregon, son of a high school math teacher and carpenter. He has worked

Goings on...

3rd Annual Escalante Wild Potato Days Schedule; May 26 & 27

as a rancher and a cowboy and, of course, a fence builder. Jones and his wife, Helen, will celebrate their 40th anniversary this year. We’ll hear about his work in this area, but did you know…

"Classic Conversations" are produced and moderated by Don Gomes, vice president of the Entrada Institute. Gomes’ skill as an interviewer is based on the 25 years that he spent as an award-winning public broadcaster in Utah, Indiana, and Texas.

To register for this program, go to www.entradainstitute.org, click on “Events,” and then choose “Attend an Event.” Select this "Classic Conversation," and fill out the brief form. COVID protocols can be found on the Entrada website. This event will also be livestreamed at Entrada Institute on Facebook. —Entrada Institute

The 3rd annual Wild Potato Days will take place in Escalante, Utah on May 26 - 27, 2023.

ESCALANTE - Escalante Wild Potato Days—Fun, Food, Music—schedule of events:

Friday, May 26:

5:30 - 8: Magnolia’s Kitchen at Main and 300 E - serving potato-themed dinners

6 - 8: Mary Kay Holt in Concert at Magnolia’s - Outside

Saturday, May 27 - Escalante City Park Pavilion

• 9 - 12: Fun games and activities for the kids

• “Wild Potato Starts” for sale

• Vendors all day

• Harriet Priska’s “Book Signing”: “The Peoples of South Central Utah and the Land they Lived On - Volume 1: Prehistoric” Potato Recipe Contest - Contact Camille Shakespeare to enter at 826-4479.

Noon: Flag Ceremony at Veterans Memorial

1 - 3: Music by local artists and featuring Mary Kay Holt at 2 PM

Saturday, May 27 - Escalante Showhouse

• 6 PM: Potato Bar $10 - Mary Kay Holt in Concert

• 7 PM: Dr. Lisbeth Louderback - “Domestication of the Four Corners Potato: The Genetic Signature of Indigenous Peoples on the Escalante Landscape

—Escalante Wild Potato Days

Escalante Author Will Hold Book Signing at Escalante Wild Potato Days, May 27

ESCALANTE - Escalante author Harriet Priska will be having a book signing at Escalante Wild Potato Days at the City Park Pavilion on Saturday, May 27th.

The Peoples of South Central Utah and the Land they Lived On — Volume 1 - Prehistoric features Priska's paintings of pictographs, petroglyphs, pottery and ruins here in the Escalante area from the peoples who were here until abut 1250 AD, now referred to as “Muckwich.”

The 8 ½” x 11” paperback is now available at Serenidad Gallery in Escalante at 170 W. 100 S. and also on Amazon as a book, and on Kindle.

Volume 2 - Historic will be available mid-June, and it describes explorers coming into the Escalante River valley in the mid 1800s. This book features Priska's paintings, showing the homes and barns built by the pioneers in Escalante and Boulder.

—Harriet Priska

Publisher: Erica Walz

Layout & Graphic Design: Emily Leach

Reporter: Tessa Barkan

Reporter: Amiee Maxwell Reporter: Kadi Franson

Reporter: Ian Marynowski

Payroll: Trudy Stowe Local columnists: Mack Oetting - FYI Panguitch

News from Wayne County Hanksville Trees

by Adus F. Dorsey

WAYNE CO. - Much to the appreciation of the Tree Utah staff—Amy Nay, Executive Director and Planting Coordinator and arborist and all-around good guy Ian Peisner— half of Hanksville showed up in force at the Town Park on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, to plant trees. The large contingency of Hanksvillians, ranging in ages from young to aging gracefully, were wearing a wide variety of hats and gloves, packing various implements of destruction, with full bottles of highly rated Hanksville sunscreen in their pockets, which was a welcome sight as ever has been seen in any nationwide Home and Garden publication.

Tree Utah was the brainchild of a Salt Lake Tribune journalist, Pepper Provenzano, in 1988, and became a nonprofit in 1989. Since then, thousands of volunteers, staff, and board have stepped forward to nurture and grow the organization and its mission. Tree Utah works with students, municipalities, local businesses, community groups, and volunteers to plant trees in public spaces throughout the state. Tree Utah plants trees of all types and sizes to make Utah a greener place to live, work, and play. To fulfill their mission, Tree Utah seeks to educate communities about the environmental and social benefits that trees provide. Trees improve quality of life in multiple ways. Tree Utah has planted over 400K trees with the help of more than 185K volunteers and donors around Utah.

Partnering with Tree Utah, the Utah Office of Tourism's (UOT) Rachel Bremer, Global Markets Director and UOT staff Jody Blaney, Zach Fryne, Emma Cheketts, Liz Wilson Peck, Arianna Rees and Ben Dodds, and Nycole Durfey, Wayne County Tourism Director, were on hand in Hanksville to assist and get some Hanksville soil under their fingernails while planting trees.

The Utah Office of Tourism's involvement in the Hanksville tree planting project is in conjunction with Germany-based tour operator America Unlimited and Tree Utah for a multi-year sustainability partnership, a comprehensive international market-

ing campaign that empowers international visitors to participate in communityled sustainability initiatives that create proactive methods to minimize impacts of travel and recreation in Utah and give back to impacted communities.

In Hanksville, Tanesha Ekker spearheaded the town park tree planting effort, flashing the call for volunteers all across town and Facebook. And when the word gets out that volunteers are needed in Hanksville for a community related project, people show up ready to go to work—even if it is Tuesday at noon—especially if something green is involved.

Rumor has it that town man Eric Wells was up before dawn and at the Hanksville town park in the dark filling the town water truck and digging holes for twenty, near full grown trees with his trusty Mini Excavator, much to the amazement and delight of the Tree Utah and UOT crew.

At high noon, the temperature in Hanksville was hovering around 72 degrees. It was then Amy who rolled up with cartons of sandwiches, and the drinks were already on ice. Fortified with fuel, it was time to get the tree planting program under way, going from right to left in the large circle introductions took place. From the back of a large panel truck, shovels and rakes appeared. The trees were already in place next to the prepared holes Eric had provided for the event.

Like a platoon of U.S. Marine tree planters, everyone gathered around the first hole, and Tree Utah guru / arborist Ian Peisner launched into a fact-filled course on how to properly plant a tree. First order of business was to release the

tree from the little green bands that held it up upright for the journey to Hanksville, and next was to gently lift the tree from the planter bucket it had been growing in since birth. With the agility of a gazelle master arborist, Ian hopped into the hole and began massaging the root ball to expose the bound tree roots to give them a head start once the tree was placed into its forever home, an intricate type of dance that was to be exercised on the twenty new Tree Utah trees being planted in the Hanksville Town Park for future generations to enjoy and for the young in the group to be able to proudly say, “I helped plant this tree!”

Once the tree planting instruction session was complete, everyone spread out tree to tree and went to work, working together, making new friends, renewing old friendships and getting dirty for a community cause. The whole treeplanting event took less than an hour; it was like watching a finely tuned construction machine at work—many hands do make light work. Hanksville is truly a proud community that lives, works and knows how to have fun together.

Thank you, TreeUtah and the Utah Office of Tourism and all of their generous supporters, and to all the willing volunteers that took time out of their day to show up at the Hanksville Town Park to plant trees.

Adus Dorsey

Hanksville residents showed up in force at the Town Park on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, to plant trees, much to the appreciation of the staff of Tree Utah.

Wills, Trusts, and More Common (and Costly) Estate

Costly mistakes can be made when doing estate planning. In most cases, mistakes are made by wellintentioned people who failed to take advantage of opportunities to accumulate wealth, shelter assets from estate tax, and protect estates for future generations. Some common estate-planning mistakes are listed here. By exercising care now, you can save a fortune later.

1. Neglecting items of sentimental value

Billy left a portion of his estate to his children in equal shares, and some to the stepmother of his adult children. Unfortunately, the trust or will was silent as to distribution of his personal property, which included numerous paintings of purely sentimental value. The stepmother felt she was entitled to the paintings. The personal representative, however, distributed the paintings among the adult children. The stepmother hired an attorney to fight for the paintings, which were ultimately divided evenly among the four beneficiaries. But the legal fees far exceeded the value of the paintings, family relations were strained, and in the end nobody was happy.

Solution: Some people wrongly believe that there is no place in a trust or will for personal property that does not have significant monetary value. If you are leaving items of personal property, whether of actual or sentimental value, clearly state how you want them to be dis-

Planning Mistakes

by Jeffery J. McKenna

tributed, or include them in the written list of specific gifts of personal property attached to your trust or will.

2. Failing to secure the documents

Patty’s Uncle Bob, with whom she had a close relationship, died. Bob had prepared a will but it was nowhere to be found. Patty said Uncle Bob had promised her a substantial inheritance, but because the will was missing and she was not related to him by blood, the Court gave the entire estate to nieces and nephews who lived overseas—and who Bob had never met!

Solution: Make copies of your documents and store them in a safe place. Put the original in a bank safety deposit box; even if the key is lost and the whereabouts of the box is unknown, it can always be located by a vault box search. Give copies to your personal representative and attorney. And keep a copy in a safe place at home.

3. Keeping secrets

An elderly woman named Gwen died and left $40,000 to her devoted caretaker. The other beneficiaries of Gwen's large estate included nephews and nieces who were jealous of the caretaker's relationship with their aunt. When the trust was read, they expressed anger that Gwen had left money to her caretaker. They argued that the caretaker had exercised undue influence over Gwen, and therefore was not entitled to the bequest. Although the bequest was upheld in court, the challenge was costly, caused delays, and upset Gwen's devoted caretaker.

PANGUITCH OFFICE AT 46 NORTH MAIN STREET TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AND AROUND GARFIELD COUNTY.

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

Solution: Make your feelings known to your trustee or personal representative and beneficiaries— preferably before you die— about which people you wish to leave bequests to. If you think this may cause conflict, explain in a letter why you feel the way you do; send the letter to all relevant beneficiaries and attach a copy of it to your trust or will. Ideally, you should resolve potential disagreements and quell hostilities (as much as possible) while you are still alive.

Hide & Seek

In my neighborhood, there was a couple who had given their twin sons very weird names. One was named Trouble, while the other boy's name was Mind Your Own Business.

So, one day they were playing hide and seek. Mind Your Business counted to a hundred and then started looking for his brother. But, somehow he couldn't find him anywhere. He saw a police car passing the neighborhood, so he stopped it to ask for help.

When the police officer asked him for his name, he replied, "Mind Your Own Business!" Feeling insulted, the police officer still asked politely who he was looking for. Mind Your Own Business replied, "I am looking for Trouble!"

Haircut

I was in a barbershop when a man and his young son walked in to get a haircut. The man asked the barber to give his son a haircut while he shopped for groceries nearby. The barber finished giving the haircut but there was no sign of the father. An hour passed, two hours passed. We finally asked the son where his father was. The boy shocked us by saying, "That man was not my father. He just told me that if I wanted to get a free haircut at the barbershop, I should come with him."

THEME: Outdoor Fun ACROSS

Fuss, to Shakespeare

15. Pine

16. Filthy dough

17. Marxism or Taoism, e.g.

18. Skylit lobbies

19. *Outdoor repast

21. *Two-wheeling

23. Agreement word

24. *Climbing turf

25. "I wish I ____, I wish I might..."

28. Cracked by yegg

30. Cowardly color

35. Slightly (2 words)

37. Matterhorn location

39. Charles III's ex

40. She played Carla on "Cheers"

41. Nev.'s neighbor

43. Rotisserie skewer

44. Indianapolis team

46. Underwater "nose"

47. Color of a bruise

48. Trying experience

50. "The Breakfast ____"

52. p in mph

53. Ranee's husband

55. ____ de plume

57. *Gather berries, e.g.

60. *Water slaloming

63. Soft single in baseball

64. *Sun "kiss"

66. Beau's and Jeff's acting dad

68. Cut-down sailing sheep

69. How many "if by sea?"

70. Have effect

School Friend

My daughter brought a friend from school and she said his great-great-greatgreat-grandfather was coming to pick him up later. I was impressed and asked: "Does he know how his so many greats grandfather lived for so long?" My daughter answered: "It's because of my friend's stutter."

Bank

Robbers

As a group of robbers entered the bank, their leader went to the manager and asked him to open the vault.

He threatened the manager by saying, "If you try to do anything smart, you're fiction."

The manager was confused and asked him, "Don't you mean 'You are history'?"

The robber angrily replied back, "Do not change the subject, okay?"

71. Gibbons, e.g.

72.

sign

29. *Capture it!

31. Speech defect

32. Drink like a cat (2 words)

33. Chilled (2 words)

34. *Balloon filler

36. U.K. art gallery

38. Place for a house plant

42. Get an F

45. Serape, alt. sp.

49. Jet follower

51. Water-heating apparatus

54. Bulwark

56. Hundred Acre Wood creator

57. Wing motion

58. Exude

59. Fish eggs, pl.

60. Winter precipitation

61. Person, place or thing

62. Swirling vortex

63. *Part of a bikini

65. Leave speechless

67. Morning condensation

of adore

27. Triangular road

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Birthdays

Paula Pace's 80th Birthday

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com

It is too bad that every day couldn’t be like spring. Spring brings long daylight days, warmth in the morning and a cool down in the afternoon with a few sprinkles. The trees are in full bloom, with beautiful red and white blossoms; you have to go back to D.C. to see anything better. Maybe with all of the moisture and not much wind, they will last longer than last year.

With all of the water up at the Lake, Panguitch City has turned the ditch water in a month early. I don’t think that has ever happened before. It will save you money by not

having city water to use on your lawn.

This weekend is the Memorial Day holiday. It signals the start of the tourist season, however, out at Zion National Park, the season has been going for some time. I hear that they are averaging 3,900 riders a day on the buses. People are getting the word out on how the Grand Staircase is so beautiful.

Friday is the day that the American Legion will be putting up flags at the cemetery at about 4. If you haven’t got anything to do, they can always use your help. Please, if we miss

Obituaries

Jens Munthe

8 March 1945 - 16 May 2023

ESCALANTE - He chose his time.

“I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I –I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.”

—Robert Frost Donations

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any of the veterans' graves with flags, give me a call at 676-2418; we have plenty of flags.

Saturday morning is the annual Panguitch City curbside sale, so bring your goods that you finally can part with and raise some pocket money. This can be a good fundraiser for your organization.

The red poppy is a symbol of Memorial Day. In the war torn battlefields of Europe, the red field poppy was one of the first plants to reappear. Its seeds scattered in the wind and sat dormant in the ground, only germinating when the ground was disturbed, as it was by the very brutal fighting of WWI.

As time is really flying, it is not too early to be reminded of the Panguitch Quilt Walk and all that it has to offer. It starts off with the Chocolate Fest on Wednesday evening, and much of the candy is produced by our local candy makers. April Hookham is taking charge this year. It looks like Pat is doing a little delegating on several events. The Quilt Walk play is being brought back this year by Elaine Baldwin and Cheryl Church. Practice is being held on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Thursday through Saturday, there will be a ton of classes offered, many in the latest ideas. Saturday morning will be the famous Panguitch Lions Club breakfast at Zions Bank. All of the money that the Lions Club raises goes right into the community. Pioneer home tours will take place on Friday. Tera Connors and her daughter,

Jaynie, are taking charge this year. The proceeds still go to the Sub for Santa fund, so come out and support this great fundraiser. Thanks to the homeowners for their major effort on this project.

The NBA season is winding down a little too fast for me. My team, the Lakers, are down three games to zip. But there is still an underdog team that is doing well and that is the Miami Heat; they are up three games to zero. Denver just has too many three-point shooters on their team for the Lakers, who have one. They also have the Joker who can make shots from anywhere. Each game that Denver and the Lakers play have come down to the last minutes and have been fun to watch.

By the time this column is out, the Class of 2023 will have graduated with high honors. Both in academics and in sports, in the last three years, they have helped bring home fifteen state championships, and many are going on to college or trade schools or on missions. The future of our country is resting on their shoulders, and each day is theirs to do well in their lives.

Oh, what the sound of sirens and red lights flashing off our ceiling and air horns brings to town; it brings great joy. It always means that we have won one or two more championships. It is a great thing to hear, even if it is 12:30 at night. Oh, what a great place we have to live in. Mack O.

Paula Pace's 80th birthday celebration

(Hosted by her children: Brad, David, Brian, Matt, and Jill) on Sat, May 27, 2023 from 2 - 4 PM at the pavilion at Cougar Ridge 650 E. Cougar Ridge Road Torrey, Utah 84775. It will be an open house style. Come and have a treat!

New EPA Rule Could Mean 2 out of 3 Cars is Electric by 2032

by Alex Gonzalez, Utah News Connection

EV sales has tripled and the number of available models has doubled.

According

UTAH - The Environmental Protection Agency announced last month new and more stringent vehicle emission standards, which some say could significantly help reduce harmful air pollution in Utah and across the country, as well as accelerating the automobile industry's switch to electric vehicles.

While the agency's rule does not specifically require automakers to increase production of electric vehicles, the agency is saying it is most likely the way for the industry to meet the standards.

Chris Harto, senior

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sustainability policy analyst for Consumer Reports, said it could lead to some significant changes down the line.

"They could lead to up to two-thirds of new vehicle sales being electric vehicles by 2032," Harto projected. "However, automakers can use other technologies to comply as well, including hybrids and plug-in hybrids."

Harto pointed out they have seen a "rapid growth in consumer demand for electric vehicles," increasing around 350% in the last two years.

According to the EPA, since President Joe Biden took office, the number of

The EPA's proposed standards promise to rapidly reduce petroleum consumption by cutting the allowable amount of tailpipe emissions new cars can produce. The agency claims these steps will help avoid nearly 10 billion tons of carbon dioxide emissions through 2055, reducing harmful health effects and deaths, especially for those who live close to thoroughfares.

Harto noted the EPA is currently taking public comment on the proposal, and a final rule can be expected by the end of this year or the beginning of next year.

"EPA will then take all of that input that it gets from the public, read it, evaluate it and go back to the drawing board and make some changes to the rules based on that feedback," Harto explained.

Harto added the final rule would then go into effect in 2027. The EPA estimated the benefits of the proposed standards would exceed costs by at least $1 trillion.

River Permits: This Glen Canyon stretch of the Colorado River is experiencing increased visitation and changes in visitor use. This free river permit system will provide visitor use information to inform decisions about future management of the area and improvements needed to address visitor needs. The Colorado River has been identified as one of the most endangered rivers in our nation due to impacts from climate change.—Michelle Kerns, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Superintendent

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improvements needed to address visitor needs. The Colorado River has been identified as one of the most endangered rivers in our nation due to impacts from climate change."

One permit per group is required and an unlimited number of permits are available. Permits are free of charge, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week on an unlimited basis. They are available at a self-serve kiosk in the parking lot above the Lees Ferry launch ramp. Permits do not reserve campsites or place any restrictions on allowable activities within the river. Visitors must submit the white original copy of the

permit at the permit kiosk and keep the yellow carbon copy on their person. Permits are not required for visitors hiking or fishing along the riverbank or for concessioner-operated float trips. However, visitors utilizing back-haul services will be required to obtain the permit.

River runners launching Colorado River trips downriver through Grand Canyon National Park are not required to have the free Lees Ferry Backcountry River Permit but must obtain a river permit from Grand Canyon National Park prior to launching.

For more information: https://www.nps.gov/grca/ planyourvisit/whitewaterrafting.htm

Lees Ferry is 42 miles (61 km) from Page, Ariz.

via U.S. Highway 89 south and U.S. Highway 89A west. The park entrance is in Marble Canyon, just west of Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center. A paved road leads five miles (eight km) to the Lees Ferry area.

Services available at Lees Ferry include a National Park Service campground, dump station and public Colorado River launch ramp. There is a gas station, store, and post office at Marble Canyon, next to the park entrance. More services are found west on U.S. Highway 89A. For more information about Lees Ferry, please visit https://www.nps.gov/glca/ planyourvisit/lees-ferry. htm

—National Park Service

Turning first to planets, Mars and Venus form a pretty pair in the evening sky. They’re only 11° apart—the width of your fist held at arm’s length— but they’re very unmatched in brightness. Venus is the brightest thing in the night sky (other than the moon), but Mars is only 1/150 as bright! That still puts Mars as bright as the brighter stars. You’ll see Venus 1/3 of the way up the western sky as darkness falls, and Mars is to the upper left of Venus. Note the color contrast. Venus has been moving eastward against the background of stars for months, approaching Mars, which has been moving eastward too but at half the speed. Watch Venus continue to close the gap.

Venus is in Gemini, and on the night of June 1, it’s in line with the heads of the Twins; Pollux is on the left and Castor on the right. The three span 10°. By watching Venus go into and then out of alignment, you can easily monitor its nightly motion.

The unusual event of the week is the passage of Mars in front of the bright star cluster M44, familiarly

May 29 - June 4

by John Mosley

known as the Beehive (appropriate for Utah), in the constellation Cancer. M44 is bright enough to have been known since ancient times; it was described as “a little mist” in 260 B.C. In 1609, Galileo discovered its true nature when he saw it as a cluster of more than 40 stars; we suspect there are at least 1,000. They’re a relatively close (for a star cluster) 577 light years from earth, and the stars are a youthful 600-750 million years old. Google can tell you more.

That said, Mars cuts across, or transits, the northern edge of the cluster on the nights of the 1st and 2nd. The cluster is easily visible to the unaided eye if the sky is dark but binoculars are much better and a spotting telescope is best. Track Mars as it approaches, transits, and then leaves the Beehive Cluster behind, all in a few days.

Saturn is well up in the morning. An hour before sunrise, it’s due southeast (azimuth = 90°) and precisely 1/3 of the way up the sky. Saturn isn’t overwhelmingly bright, but it’s by far the brightest star-like thing in the constellation Aquarius, so you’ll have

no trouble picking it out. The similarly bright star below and to the right of it is Fomalhaut in Pisces Austrinus.

Also an hour before sunrise, Jupiter is visible with difficulty, despite its brightness, because it is so low (altitude = 10°) in the east. It’ll be higher this summer. On the 29th, Mercury is as far from the sun as it gets (“greatest western elongation” to use the technical term) in the morning sky, but it will be difficult to see as was explained with a graphic in my Sky Report for April 10-16. (They’re archived at https://stellarvistaobservatory.org/category/ sky-reports/.) Wait for its September evening appearance.

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.

to Consumer Reports, 71% of Americans express some level of interest in buying or leasing an all-electric car.

Graphic Created with SkySafariAstronomy.com

Mars passes in front of the stars of the Beehive Star Cluster on the nights of June 1 and 2. The graphic shows Mars nightly from May 31 at lower right through June 3 at upper left. The view is 3° wide. Look once it is fully dark about 90 min after sunset; Mars will then be 1/3 of the way up the western sky.

Schools and Sports

Garfield County School District Teacher Highlight

by Shawn Caine

Jace Howell - 8th - 11th Grade - Panguitch Middle School

PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

The Bobcats have done it again, with both track teams winning state championships. It was a real effort for both teams, since 51 qualified for state.

These victories are Coach Norris' 37th and 38th championships, which includes volleyball. Coach Norris gives much of the credit to those that help out with coaching. There are so many different events that it takes many that have skills in each event to help out.

The girls scored in every event, where the boys shined in the field events. Each athlete that took part can take pride in the fact that they did their best and helped their team become champions, and, therefore, they are champions themselves.

In the Girls 3200M, 1st was Adelaide Englestead, and 4th was Brook Albrecht.

In the Girls Sprint Relay, Panguitch High School (PHS) came in 1st.

In the Boys Spring Relay, PHS came in 2nd.

In the Girls 1600M, Adelaide Englestead was 2nd, and 3rd was Brooke Albrecht.

models

Courtesy Shawn Caine

GARFIELD CO. -

Jace Howell has taught in Garfield County for five years and is a math teacher, teaching grades 8th - 11th in his classroom at Panguitch Middle School. He has a wife and four children. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games and working on and creating new ideas for his 3D printers. For outdoor activities, he likes fishing, camping, going on drives, and playing disc golf. One of the main design programs Howell uses is Tinkercad. His class creates projects on their Chromebooks using Tinkercad and then prints them on the 3D printers for studying purposes. Tinkercad allows students to design their own models and bring them to life through 3D printing.

Howell also finds ALEKS a valuable tool as it provides real-time answers and feedback to students. It helps them learn by giving them immediate guidance and support. Another helpful resource Howell utilizes is IXL, an educational platform offering interactive exercises and practice for various subjects.

When it comes to 3D printing, Howell's classroom is equipped with three 3D printers. These printers serve multiple purposes, including engaging students during challenging times like the end of the year or the time before Christmas break. The students have worked on and created projects like mouse trap car wheels, egg drop gizmos, and penny boats. Additionally, Howell uses 3D printers as a reward

system. Students who stay on track and meet certain goals are given a specific amount of plastic to print the desired project they have created.

Howell greatly appreciates the computer science program, as it provides an avenue for students who may not have a strong interest in sports. The program offers a range of rewarding activities catering to students' diverse interests and talents. The program allows students to engage in hands-on projects, problem-solving challenges, and creative endeavors that align with their individual and varied interests. The computer science program offers an exciting and fulfilling opportunity for students to develop their skills, problem-solving abilities, and creativity in

a field that they find engaging and meaningful.

Howell hopes his students look back in five years and recall their enjoyable experiences while designing things in his class. He hopes that through these activities, they will develop strong self-confi-

In the Girls 100M Hurdles, 2nd was Kieran Mooney, and 7th was Cloee Orton.

In the Boys 110M Hurdles, 2nd was Tyler Cox, 4th was Burkley Dalton, and 7th was Trentin Keele.

In the Girls 100M, 5th was DJ Henrie, and 7th was Kadee Harland.

In the Boys 100M, 2nd was Klyn Fullmer.

In the Girls 400M, 2nd was Haile Wilcox, and 5th was Oaklee Woolsey.

In the Boys 400M, 8th was Cameron Parkin.

In the Girls 300M Hurdles, 2nd was Hailie Wilcox, and 5th was Keiran Mooney.

In the Boys 4x100, PHS took 2nd.

In the Girls 200M, 7th was Oaklee Woolsey.

In the Boys 200M, 2nd was Klyn Fullmer.

In the Girls and Boys 4x400 Relay, PHS took first.

In the Girls High Jump, 2nd was Tabetha Henrie, 4th was Lexie Palmer, and 8th was Katie Hatch.

In the Boys High Jump, 6th was Daxton Miller, and 8th was Trayson Prince.

In the Girls Long Jump, 2nd was Tabetha Henrie, 6th was D.J. Henrie, and 7th was Maci Frandsen.

In the Girls Shot Put, 5th was Alexis Allen, and 8th was Byntlee Owens.

In the Boys Shot Put, 3rd was Tucker Chappell, and 5th was Klyn Fullmer.

In the Girls Discus, 1st was Alexis Allen, and 7th was Byntlee Owens.

In the Boys Discus, 1st was Tucker Chappell, 5th was Bridge Chappell, and 8th was Cole Harland.

In the Girls Javelin, 3rd was Kadee Harland, 5th was Maci Frandsen, 6th was Josslyn Griffin, and 8th was Lillee Torgersen.

In the Boys Javelin, 2nd was Daxton Miller, 4th was Tucker Chappell, 5th was Cole Harland, and 7th was Theron Evans.

It is too bad that they don’t give the names of those that took part in the relays because the Cats either won or took second place in all three of them.

dence, encouraging them to explore new ideas and embrace new challenges. By fostering creativity and self-assurance, Howell aims to equip his students with valuable skills and mindsets to support their academic and personal growth and development.

In the Boys 300M Hurdles, 3rd was Tyler Cox, 4th was Theron Evans, and 8th was Trentin Keele.

In the Girls 800M, 1st was Tabetha Henrie, and 3rd was Brooke Albrecht.

In the Boys 800M, 3rd was Carter Yardley.

In the Girls 4x100 Relay, PHS took 1st.

The scary thing is that many of these athletes will be back next year. I love track, and we usually go up to the "Y" for the state championships, but I had another commitment, so maybe next year.

Scores:

Boys PHS 124, Water Canyon 117, Milford 108, and Bryce Valley took 7th.

Girls PHS 177.5, Rich 110, Altamont 78, Bryce Valley (9th) 15.

Combined Scores: PHS 301, Milford 157, and Altamont 137.

Courtesy Shawn Caine

Jace Howell (left) is a math teacher, teaching grades 8th - 11th in his classroom at Panguitch Middle School. One of the main design programs Howell uses is Tinkercad. His class creates projects on their Chromebooks using Tinkercad and then prints them on the 3D printers for studying purposes. Tinkercad allows students to design their own

and bring them to life through 3D printing.

Great Places to Go Fishing in Utah This Summer

Memorial Day weekend is coming up, and many Utahns may be making plans for a long weekend adventure. There are several great fishing destinations around Utah that are worth checking out—and conditions are particularly good this time of year.

SALT LAKE CITYMemorial Day weekend is coming up, and many Utahns may be making plans for a long weekend adventure. If you want a fun outdoor option for your holiday activities, there are several great fishing destinations around Utah that are worth checking out—and conditions are particularly good this time of year.

Southern Utah

• Joes Valley Reservoir (Emery County): This is a prime fishing destination because it offers trophy tiger muskie fishing, as well as good fishing for splake, rainbow and cutthroat trout. You can have success fishing for all of these species from the shore or by boat.

• Lake Powell (Garfield, Kane and San Juan counties): Known for its beautiful scenery and awesome boating, this waterbody is also a great fishing destination, particularly from a boat. This time of year offers outstanding fishing for striped bass, walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish.

• Fish Lake (Sevier

County): With its close proximity to Capitol Reef National Park, this is already a fun area to explore, but Fish Lake also offers some excellent fishing, particularly from a boat. Fishing for rainbow trout, kokanee salmon and yellow perch can be good in the early summer. Anglers can also find lake trout and splake at Fish Lake.

Northern Utah

• Strawberry Reservoir (Wasatch County): Located only about an hour and a half from Salt Lake City, this waterbody offers exceptional fishing that’s relatively close for residents along the Wasatch Front. Anglers will find pretty consistent fishing all summer long for kokanee salmon, rainbow and cutthroat trout.

• Middle Provo River (Wasatch County): This waterbody provides great, close-tohome stream fishing for residents along the Wasatch Front. June and sometimes through July are an ideal time to fish the Middle Provo River, which is when the green drake hatch is happening. It’s a larger fly that hatches this time of year

and provides an exciting fishing opportunity for fly anglers. Whitefish and brown trout are the best species to target this time of year.

• Bear Lake, Rich County: Stretching between Idaho and Utah, this large waterbody provides a lot of different areas to fish. Well-known for its iconic Caribbean blue water color, this scenic lake is also home to some species of fish that are found nowhere else in the world. Anglers should target cutthroat trout this time of year, and will have the best success from a boat. Long Park Reservoir, Daggett County: This secluded reservoir offers fast fishing from shore or from a small watercraft, and anglers can expect high catch rates. Using dry flies can work exceptionally well, and this time of year offers great fishing for rainbow and brook trout and Arctic grayling.

• Starvation Reservoir, Duchesne County: Rainbow trout over 20 inches are relatively abundant right now at this waterbody, making for a fun fishing experience. Anglers will typi-

cally have the most success while fishing from a boat. This time of year offers good fishing for walleye, in addition to rainbow trout.

• Pelican Lake, Uintah County: Pelican Lake is a popular fishing destination in northeastern Utah and offers great bass fishing from a boat. Anglers should target bass in the summer with a fly rod—using minnow patterns—or by using frog patterns in the late spring months. Fly fish or bow fish for carp for a chance at catching one with a reward tag.

“These local waterbodies have some incredible scenery, great public access and provide fun fishing opportunities,” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Sportfish Coordinator Randy Oplinger said. “Whether you go every week or you’ve never tried fishing, these waterbodies can offer something for every angler.”

Visit the Fish Utah map on the DWR website to find more information about these different fishing locations across the state.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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: Wayne Wonderland 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 & 25, 2023

NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO ASSET PROTECTION TRUST AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RE: THE IAYT ASSET PROTECTION TRUST

DATED MARCH 8, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the undersigned, ANKUR LAROIA is the duly appointed and qualified Trustee of THE IAYT ASSET PROTECTION TRUST dated March 8, 2023, which is a selfsettled spendthrift trust, pursuant to Utah Code Section 25-6-502.

ANKUR LAROIA, the grantor of the trust, has transferred a 100% ownership interest in certain real property located in Hatch, Utah APN 16-0081-1269, and WR-748-5, and ownership interest in water rights located in Hatch, Utah WR-61-1774, and a stock account with LPL Financial. Any creditor is required to present its claim to the Grantor and the Trustee within 120 days from the date of first publication of this Notice or be forever barred. The address of the Grantor and Trustee to which all inquiries or claims in relation to this trust shall be directed is c/o Dunn Law Firm, 110 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah 84770.

Dated this 27th day of April, 2023.

/s/ Ankur Laroia

ANKUR LAROIA, Trustee

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 25 and JUNE 1 & 8, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING BRYCE CANYON CITY

June 6th, 2023 5:00 P.M. 70 West 100 North

Notice is hereby given that the Bryce Canyon City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023, at the hour of 5:00 PM at the Bryce Canyon City Public Safety Building 70 W. 100 N. for the purpose of accepting comments on the budget for the current fiscal year 2022-2023 which will be opened and amended. Comments will also be accepted for the proposed 202324 budget.

Town Council Meeting will be held at 5:30 PM following the public hearing.

Posted this 29th day of May 2023

Sydney J. Syrett-Lamas, Bryce Canyon City Clerk

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

Legal Notices

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

BICKNELL TOWN

Bicknell Town’s Budget Hearing for 2023 – 2024 will be held on June 1, 2023. This hearing will also include opening the 2022-2023 budget to make some adjustments.

This hearing is at 6:30 p.m. in the town hall building, 64 W 100 North, Bicknell.

Kelsey Brinkerhoff, Town Clerk

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BICKNELL TOWN

The Bicknell Town Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:45 p.m. on June 1, 2023, at the Bicknell Town Hall, 64 W 100 N Bicknell UT 84715. The hearing is to consider an increase of $8.00 per year on the current irrigation pump and maintenance fees. The regular Town Council meeting will follow 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

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. 21, 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

CHANGE APPLICATION(S)

61-3409 (a50302): Benjamin Asa Gerson, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles S of Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

61-3411 (a50304): William L Bernard Trust Agreement dated October 19, 2005 propose(s) using 0.0032 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles S of Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC.

61-3416 (a50372): Casto Bend, LLC propose(s) using 2 ac-ft. from groundwater (Three Miles SE of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

EXTENSION(S)

61-2016 (a33445): Juan and Griseyda Belalcazar, Spring Hill, LLC is/are filing an extension for 0.0086 cfs OR 3.2254 ac-ft. from the South Fork Sevier River (1.5 mi NE of Hatch) for IRRIGATION; OTHER: Evaporation from ponds (segregated to 61-3298).

WAYNE COUNTY

NEW APPLICATION(S)

95-5496 (A83775): Ty Henshaw propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater and spring (3 miles south of Bicknell) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

95-5497 (A83776): Skyler Henshaw propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater and spring (3 miles south of Bicknell) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S)

95-313 (a50327): Teasdale Special Service District propose(s) using 0.216 cfs from the Cool Creek Springs & Lower Cool Creek Springs (Lower Cool Creek Springs) for MUNICIPAL: In Teasdale.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.

State Engineer

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

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET HEARING AND ADOPTION

TORREY TOWN

Torrey Town will hold a public hearing for the 20232024 fiscal year budget on Thursday, June 8, 2023. The meeting time is 6:30 p.m. at the Torrey Town Pavilion, 75 East 100 North.

The hearing is for the purpose of opening the 20222023 budget and accepting comments on the tentative budget for 2023-2024 prior to adoption at the Town Council meeting.

The Town Council meeting will follow immediately after.

A copy of the tentative budget is available for review at the Town office located at 75 East 100 North, Torrey, Utah, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

It can also be viewed on the Torrey Website. www. torreyutah.gov.

Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting.

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC ELECTION FOR TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS

TORREY TOWN

There will be two Town Council member positions open in the Torrey 2023 election.

The filing period will be June 1st through, June 7th 2023. Declaration of Candidacy forms can be obtained from the Torrey Town Office, call 435-425-3600. The clerk will be in the office each business day to receive declarations.

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

ACCEPTING PROPOSALS

PANGUITCH CITY / GARFIELD COUNTY

Panguitch City and Garfield County are accepting proposals from private individuals or groups to operate the concession stand at the Triple C Arena. Must be willing to open concessions for the Wrestling Tournament, High School Rodeo, Senior Pro Rodeo Finals, Little Britches Rodeos, and Invitational Rodeo. Kitchen facility including large appliances and all utilities will be provided. 10% of net profit must be paid to Panguitch City to help cover utility costs. Please include menu options as part of proposal. Proposals will be accepted at the Panguitch City Office, 25 South 200 East, PO Box 75, Panguitch, UT until 5pm on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

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

Title: Board Chairman

Date: May 4, 2023

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

TICABOO LOTS FOR SALE

TICABOO UTILITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

The Ticaboo Utility Improvement District (“TUID”) is offering for sale several lots in Ticaboo, UT in Garfield County, Utah. A description of the lots and maps are available on the TUID website: https://ticaboouid.com/

TUID is soliciting proposals to purchase the lots. Any qualified entity wishing to submit a proposal may do so until 4:30 PM MDT on Monday, June 5, 2023. TUID may decide, in its sole discretion, to not accept or proceed with any offers. The opening and review of offers will not be public. Board approval will be required prior to the sale.

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

Robbers Roost: We’re passionate about the botanical side of spirits. —Alan Scott, co-owner of Robbers Roost Distillery

Carl Hayden Visitor Center to Open 7 Days a Week

PAGE - The Carl Hayden Visitor Center will now be open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MDT). The visitor center is located on Highway 89 at Glen Canyon Dam near Page, Ariz. It is operated by the Bureau of Reclamation in collaboration with the National Park Service and Glen Canyon Conservancy.

Visitors will enjoy several scenic views and photo spots, including a convenient walk across the Glen Canyon Bridge with a spectacular view of the Glen Canyon Dam, Lake Powell above the dam, and the Colorado River below the dam. Inside, exhibits and movies provide historical and interpretive information. A Glen Canyon Conservancy gift shop has a wide array of informative products, including books, maps and souvenirs. National Park Service Rangers are available to answer questions and provide Junior Ranger Booklets. Parking is avail-

able for all size vehicles, including boat trailers, recreational vehicles, and buses. The visitor center is wheelchair accessible; wheelchairs are available, and restrooms are accessible. A water bottle filling station provides drinking water. Glen Canyon Dam tours are unavailable through 2023. Please check the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area website for information about seasonal and holiday exceptions (the visitor center is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day): https:// www.nps.gov/glca/.

The Carl Hayden Visitor Center is staffed with support of the Glen Canyon Conservancy, the official education and fundraising partner of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. For more information about GCC please visit: https://www. canyonconservancy.org/.

—National Park Service

people from Utah that visit their West Valley tasting room that say they’ve never been to Capitol Reef National Park. Regarding the name Waterpocket, “Nine out of ten people that walk into our distillery up north don’t know what it means,” says Alan. He calls this a weird phenomenon considering that he and his wife were not born in Utah, yet are more familiar with the intricacies of the Waterpocket Fold than most of the Utahns that visit their West Valley shop. The Scotts are originally from the Midwest and feel a strong pull to the Capitol Reef area. They have had a home in Boulder for nine years, and Alan says, “This area is the reason we’re still in Utah.”

Since their Torrey distillery is technically a separate entity, the Scotts had to come up with a different name for this shop. They could have just called it Waterpocket Two, but they wanted to go with something more distinct. Alan felt that the name recognition for Robbers Roost is about as strong as people’s recognition of the word Waterpocket.

Despite that, he thinks the name Robbers Roost is more accessible to people, and he’s excited to start

telling the area’s outlaw history through their products. If there is one thing the Scotts want people to know about their spirits, it’s that they are not interested in producing high consumption distilled products. “We’re passionate about the botanical side of spirits,” says Scott. In addition to producing your standard whiskey, gin, and rum, they have a broad line of unique bitter liqueurs. One of these is called Oread, and it’s a blend of Roman chamomile, galanga, anise, orange peel, and other herbs and spices.

The Scotts spent time living across Europe and were greatly influenced by local traditions, where for some, herbal liqueurs are a part of daily life. Alan explains that everything alcohol often gets lumped into one category but wants people to know that their distillery is different.

They’re especially interested in resurrecting Old World-style recipes like amaros, which are Italian style after dinner liqueurs with complex herbal flavors. Some of the spirits they produce have never been made before in the United States and feature unusual ingredients. Alan calls these, “low consumption, high flavor type spirits.”

Alan calls what they’re doing with the

Robbers Roost Distillery in Torrey a bit of an experiment. Their West Valley tasting room gets very little foot traffic so they are curious if their Torrey tasting room will appeal to tourists. For a fee, visitors to the Robbers Roost Distillery can sample a selection of spirits while also learning how botanical spirits are made.

The Scotts note that no actual production is happening in Wayne County. Alan says that part of the reason they initially wanted to open their distillery in southern Utah was to take advantage of fruit and agricultural products grown here, which, he now admits, is more difficult than they had originally thought. Part of his plan in opening the Torrey distillery is to circle back to what they originally aimed to do and find ways to incorporate more locally grown herbs and other ingredients into their products.

Alan points to models of agriculture in other countries such as Ger-

many, which has tens of thousands of registered distilleries and are often viewed as an optimal place for absorbing agricultural surpluses. He hopes he can help demonstrate to Utah that a regional craft movement can provide excellent benefits to rural communities. “If half of your product is rotting on the ground maybe a distillery is a good place,” says Scott. He sees distilleries as a way that agriculture can have an end product that is non-perishable and can be sold out of the county.

The Scotts are happy to now have a presence in Torrey where they can sell their goods and focus on their original vision of using local herbs and ingredients in their distillation process. “I would love over time for that to be the identity of what we’re doing here,” says Alan. For now, Robbers Roost Distillery is open Fridays and Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., and tastings are available on a walk-in basis.

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Water Wins: We're excited to offer this new way for Utah residents to share their Water Wins with us. We know that people are doing great things to conserve water in their communities, and we want to recognize and celebrate those efforts.—Shelby Ericksen, conservation manager for the Utah Division of Water Resources ing these Water Wins will inspire others to take similar actions in their own communities," said Ericksen. "Together, we can make a real difference in Utah's water future."

this new way for Utah residents to share their Water Wins with us," said Ericksen. "We know that people are doing great things to conserve water in their communities, and we want to recognize and celebrate those efforts."

The online form can be accessed on the conservation portion of the division's site at conservewater.utah. gov/report-water-wastewins/. The division encourages residents to submit as many Water Wins as they can and to spread the word to their friends and neighbors.

"We believe that shar-

The Utah Division of Water Resources is responsible for planning, developing, and managing Utah's water resources. The division works with local entities to ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply for Utah's growing population. For more information, contact Michael Sanchez, public information officer, at 385-226-8967 or email msanchez@utah.gov.

—Utah Division of Water Resources

Amiee Maxwell

Torrey’s new Robbers Roost Distillery, adjacent to Etta Place Cider, offers a tasting room where—for a fee—visitors can sample a selection of spirits while also learning how botanical spirits are made.

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