The Wayne & Garfield County Insider June 8, 2023

New Hours, Staff & Screenings at SWUPHD

PANGUITCH - The Southwest Utah Public Health Department (SWUPHD) has hired a Community Health Worker for Garfield County. Her job includes connecting residents to resources they may be in need of, including education, housing, employment, food, medical or dental care, and services for veterans and senior citizens.

“I have always wanted a job where I could help people,” says Shae, who accepted the position for the SWUPHD Garfield County office. “As a Community Health Worker I get to help others find solutions to the difficulties they may be facing.”

Residents can access a list of community resources online at swuhealth.org/ community, where they can also submit a selfreferral for assistance, or call 435-676-8800.

The SWUPHD is also offering free pre-diabetes screenings at swuhealth. org/diabetes. This printable form helps determine your risk of having prediabetes, a condition that about 30% of American SWUPHD Cont'd on A6

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Utah

Two Sunsets Hotel Grand Opening Reveals the Best of the Old and the New

Boulder Town Council

by Tessa Barkan

June 2023

BOULDER - The June 2023 Boulder Town Council (TC) meeting began by implementing fire restrictions.

Public comments followed. One commenter stated that the TC should consider meeting twice a month; asked if, during the summer season, the dumpsters could be emptied twice a week; and asked if the dump could be open more than once a week.

Another commented that, in regards to the pedestrian pathway, public infrastructure development is a land use decision that should go through the Planning Commission (PC).

PANGUITCH - Panguitch Main Street’s newly renovated Two Sunsets Hotel was unveiled to the public during a May 27th grand opening event. The 24-room property, formerly known as the Panguitch Inn,

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Courtesy Eyes to the Sky Balloon Festival

Join us at the 16th annual Eyes to the Sky Balloon Festival. It will be held on June 16, 17 & 18, 2023, in beautiful Salina, Utah.

SALINA - Join us at the 16th annual Eyes to the Sky Balloon Festival. It will be held on June 16, 17 & 18, 2023, in beautiful Salina, Utah.

You will want to attend this spectacular event as 24 hot air balloons launch from the North Sevier Middle School and Salina Elementary School in Salina, Utah.

Fundraiser breakfasts will be served at the main launch field Friday and Saturday mornings from 6:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. at the North Sevier Middle School pavillion.

Be a part of the action and enjoy the surreal experience as the hot air balloons are filled, raised, and float gracefully over one of the most beautiful valleys in the State of Utah. Balloon launch preparations start around 6:00-6:30 a.m. Balloons lift off between 6:30-7:00 a.m. and fly for about one hour. Rumor has it Fox 13 News will be joining us on Friday morning, so please come on out and show your community support.

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has had a complete makeover, with renovated rooms and lobby, and is graced by a stunning new mural in the hotel’s unique tunnel entryway, by muralist Patti Lewis.

“We wanted the com-

BLM Announces June Virtual Meeting of GSENM

GRAND STAIRCASE-ESCALANTE N.M.

- The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to attend a virtual public meeting of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee on June 27, from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a public comment period scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., or until all public comments have concluded, whichever comes first.

The 15-member, citizen-based committee is intended to provide information and advice to the Secretary of the Interior on science-based issues concerning the Monument.

“As the committee continues to meet during 2023, our goal is to ensure consistent public engage-

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munity to come in and see it,” said Roger Kaspar, who with his wife Ruth Henrie Kaspar, owns Two Sunsets. "It’s an old building, but we wanted people to see it’s been completely redone, and is more of a European

style, boutique hotel.”

The hotel’s unusual tunnel entryway, which hearkens back to many of the building’s previous uses

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A representative of South Central provided an update about fiber optics. 1 gigabit fiber will, hopefully, be completed by late summer or early fall. This should speed up the internet substantially and will also allow more people to move here and work from home. The cost will be about $85 per month, about $7 higher than curBoulder Council Cont'd on A6

Outlook Optimistic for 2023 Fruit Harvest at Capitol Reef N.P.

NPS | E. Hagerott Unripe apricots. Fruit harvest season is fast approaching in Capitol Reef National Park. Cherries, apricots, peaches, plums, apples, and pears are available for harvest each summer. Due to good spring weather and a low pest pressure so far, the 2023 fruit outlook is optimistic.

CAPITOL REEF N.P. -

Fruit harvest season is fast approaching in Capitol Reef National Park. Cherries, apricots, peaches, plums, apples, and pears are available for harvest each sum-

Panguitch Quilt Walk

June 7 - 10, 2023 quiltwalk.org

mer. Due to good spring weather and a low pest pressure so far, the 2023 fruit outlook is optimistic.

Current field conditions show that there will be strong crop of apricots and

an average crop of peaches, apples, and pears. Unfortunately, cherries and plums will both be quite limited.

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"Where to Eat":

Jaynie Connor

'Fly to Your Dreams!'; 2023 Eyes to the Sky Balloon Festival Takes Place in Salina, June 16 -

Located in the hotel’s unique tunnel entryway, Two Sunsets Hotel in Panguitch has been graced with a stunning new mural by Patti Lewis, a muralist from Virgin, Utah.

Letters

to the Editor BLM Seeks Public Comment for Dingell Act - Emery County Land

SALT LAKE CITY -

Thank You

On behalf of our family, we would like to thank so many for the outpouring of love and kindness at the time of Dawna’s passing. We were overwhelmed by the number of people that came to pay their respects and by the amount of food, flowers, cards, and money that our family received. We tried to send personal-

ized appreciation to many but know that we inevitably forgot someone. For that reason, we want to send a very heartfelt thank you to everyone in this wonderful community. We are beyond blessed by your friendship and association.

With Love, the Harry Brian Family

I Encourage the WCBA to Reconsider Their Decision

On Saturday, 27 May, there was an unfortunate event at the end of the Farmers Market in Torrey. The Market Manager, Dianna Poulton, was confronted by some individuals. As a result of this event, the Wayne County Business Association (WCBA) decided to cancel the market for two weeks (3 June and 10 June). This cancellation will have a negative effect on my business and on the

other vendors who derive a portion of their livelihood from sales at the market. I encourage the Wayne County Business Association to reconsider their decision. I also encourage the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office to do a thorough investigation of this event and hold the responsible individuals accountable.

Thank You, Ben Jackson (Ben’s Hens)

Goings on...

Emma Hallows of WHS Chosen for GVH Scholarship

BICKNELL -

Since 1995, Gunnison Valley Hospital gives out $1,000.00 scholarship to all the surrounding schools, Wayne High School being one of them.

Courtesy Arien Nay Emma Hallows of Wayne High School was chosen for a $1,000 scholarship by the governing board of Gunnison Valley Hospital.

This year, Emma Hallows was chosen by the governing board to receive the $1000 scholarship for Wayne High School.

—Gunnison Valley Hospital

Remains of Missing Man Found in Mount Dutton Area

GARFIELD CO. - On Monday, May 29th, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Garfield County Sheriff's Office received a report that human remains had been discovered in the Mount Dutton area approximately five miles from Dry Hollow in Garfield County. The reporting party was able to direct deputies from Garfield County and other first responders to the discovery location, where what appeared to be the body of an adult male was found in a state of decomposition after succumbing to the elements. A medical examiner was among the first responders, and after determining the death was that of natural causes, coordinated to have the remains delivered to the Utah Office of the Medical Examiner (OME) in Taylorsville, Utah for further identification. After an autopsy comparing dental records provided by Mapleton Police Department, the OME determined the remains to be that of Austin Madsen, who was reported missing earlier this year.

On January 29th, the Garfield County Sheriff's Office began an extensive search and rescue operation based out of the Dry Hollow area on Mount Dutton, approximately five miles to the southeast of where Monday's remains were discovered. Though the search had to be suspended temporarily due to extreme winter weather, personnel from Garfield, Piute, Sevier, and Iron counties continued an intensive search and rescue operation until all leads had become exhausted on February 3rd. Most recently, the Rocky Mountain Rescue Dogs aided in the search for Austin led by Garfield County deputies throughout the weekend of May 20th. However, no new leads were uncovered, causing the Sheriffs Office to ask the public for information regarding Austin's whereabouts.

Fredonia PD assisted with notifying Austin's next of kin that his remains had been recovered. Garfield County Sheriffs Office would like to express our deepest condolences to the Madsen family and ask that any request for information be made through this office while their family is afforded time to mourn such a tragic loss.

The Garfield County Sheriff's Office is grateful for the partnerships and interagency efforts put forth by everyone involved throughout the search process. Any inquiries may be directed to this Office at 435-676-2678 or to the Mapleton Police Department.

—Garfield County Sheriff's Office

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public input during a 30-day comment period on a proposed land exchange of approximately 92,000 acres of BLM-managed public lands for approximately 116,000 acres of trust lands managed by the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration. The proposed exchange, as analyzed in an environmental assessment, would help protect land located mainly within wilderness and primitive recreation areas in Emery County, Utah. The land exchange is mandated by Congress as part of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act of 2019.

“We appreciate public input about this proposed land exchange that could help the BLM better protect wild landscapes within and near wilderness, recreation areas, and conservation lands, while supporting Utah’s interest in growing revenues that benefit the state’s educational and public institutions,” said BLM Utah State Director Greg Sheehan. “The exchange demonstrates our continued commitment to protecting special places in Utah and supporting economic opportunities in local communities.”

While the BLM would acquire lands primarily in Emery County, the exchange includes lands across 18 counties, including Beaver, Carbon, Emery, Grand, Iron, Juab, Kane, Millard, Rich, San Juan, Sevier, Summit, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, and Wayne counties. The state parcels

are located within newly created wilderness areas, the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area, the Green River Wild and Scenic Rivers Corridor, and the John Wesley Powell National Conservation Area.

Written comments will be accepted through the BLM’s ePlanning website until June 24, 2023.

Please note the most useful comments are specific and contain new technical or scientific information relevant to the proposed action. Comments which contain only opinions or preferences will not receive a formal response but may be considered in the BLM decision-making process.

Please reference “Dingell Act - Emery County Land Exchange” when submitting comments.

Please contact Planning & Environmental Specialist Tiera Arbogast at tarbogast@blm.gov for additional information or visit Utah - Dingell Act - Emery County Land Exchange | Bureau of Land Management (blm.gov) to view maps and materials related to the exchange.

Before including an address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable information in any comments, be aware that the entire comment—including personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. Requests to withhold personal identifying information from public review can be submitted, but the BLM cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so.

—Bureau of Land Management

Fruit Harvest: Current field conditions

show that there will be strong crop of apricots and an average crop of peaches, apples, and pears. Unfortunately, cherries and plums will both be quite limited. The park’s cherry trees have been affected by insect and irrigation pressures for several years, and many of the most productive trees are declining due to old age.

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The park’s cherry trees have been affected by insect and irrigation pressures for several years, and many of the most productive trees are declining due to old age.

Capitol Reef National Park planted 131 cherry trees this spring and plans to continue planting cherries and peaches in the coming years to increase the availability of these popular crops.

Apricots and sweet cherries are anticipated to become available in early July. The main peach harvest is expected to occur in late August to early September. Apples and pears may also begin to ripen in late August and early September. Fruit harvest information and pricing will be recorded on the Capitol Reef orchard hotline as fruit ripens and specific harvest start dates are determined. The fruit hotline may be reached by calling (435) 425-3791. Press one for general information, then press five for the orchard hotline. Fruit harvest information is also updated on the park’s Facebook page and Twitter feed. For more information about the Fruita orchards visit: www. nps.gov/care/learn/historyculture/orchards.htm.

Capitol Reef National Park uses the money collected from fruit sales to defray the cost of maintaining the orchards, among the largest in the National Park System. These orchards are maintained using historic fruit production methods, preserving heirloom fruit varieties, and providing insights into the challenges faced by the pioneer settlers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who established the orchards in the late 1880s.

The National Park Service provides special fruit picking ladders and tools. Climbing fruit trees is not permitted in the park. Carefully read and follow posted instructions while picking fruit. Watch your footing when walking through the orchards and use caution on ladders. Please bring your own bags for collecting fruit.

—National Park Service

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Two Sunsets: It’s an old building,

style, boutique hotel.—Roger Kaspar, Two Sunsets

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as a Chevy dealership, a bowling alley and a garment factory, became a key element in the hotel’s design features.

“One of the things we’re interested in, is when people enter the lobby we want them to have a great experience. We want them to say, ‘Wow!’” said Kaspar.

Patti Lewis’ entryway mural—or more properly murals, since they are on both sides of the tunnel— is a composite depiction of the geology, flora and fauna of Red Canyon. Over and around the entryway lobby doors, Lewis’ work successfully ties in the "two sunsets" theme. Lewis, a resident of Virgin, Utah, has worked as a muralist for over forty years (Lewis and Lewis Artistic Endeavors), and has worked throughout southern Utah, California and Nevada. Among her many regional installations are murals at the Thunderbird Hotel at Carmel Junction, the Cowboy Country Inn

in Escalante, and even the John Wayne sign at Panguitch’s Cowboy Smokehouse, just across the street from the Two Sunsets.

Lewis describes her work as a collaborative process with the property owner. “In this case, it’s a dark tunnel, so they needed something to brighten it up. It makes a nice entry—that’s usually what artwork does, it creates a nice impression, outside or inside. It’s exciting because you can really transform a place,” said Lewis.

About the mural, Kaspar said, “I envisioned something that would be really striking and really cool and also true to the area.”

Kaspar explains that the name of the hotel comes from Ruth’s father, Jim Henrie (known in Panguitch as "Jimmy-O") who described the sunsets in Panguitch Valley as “two sunsets,” as the sun not only sets in the west but also lights up the other side of the valley. “So it looks like two sunsets,” said Kaspar. Visitors and guests will find other accents throughout the hotel that reflect the two sunsets

theme—such as lamps and lighting accents made out of Mexican onyx.

Virtual Meeting:

As the committee continues to meet during 2023, our goal is to ensure consistent public engagement.

—Harry Barber, Paria River District Manager

Virtual Meeting

Cont'd from A1 ment,” said Paria River District Manager Harry Barber. “The BLM is committed to identifying challenges and opportunities we have before us and finding solutions that help facilitate the best decisions moving forward to protect monument objects and values.”

Planned agenda items for the June meeting will include administrative business, nomination of a new committee chair, a resource management planning status update, a public comment period, and advisory committee discussion and formal recommendations for development of the science plan for the monument.

The agenda and meeting access information (including how to log in and participate) are available

at https://bit.ly/3QGqaqJ.

Participants must register in advance via Zoom to attend at http://bit.ly/3ZnXHsh.

Registrants will receive a confirmation email including the meeting link and dial-in phone numbers. Depending on the number of participants in the public comment period, the amount of time for individual comments may be limited. Public comments may be emailed or mailed in advance with the subject line “Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee” to dhercher@blm.gov or 669 S. Highway 89A, Kanab, Utah 84741. Comments received prior to the meeting will be recorded in the minutes. Please contact us no later than seven days prior if reasonable accommodations are needed to participate.

—Bureau of Land Management

The Two Sunsets Hotel has been several years in the making, rising out of twin major events in 2020—fires in central California, and the covid pandemic. Roger and Ruth Kaspar had essentially been temporary refugees from California when they needed to evacuate due to the CZU Lightning Complex fires near Santa Cruz, where Roger Kaspar works as a biochemist. This landed them at the old home place in Panguitch, where Ruth has multi-generational family ties. Ruth’s great-great grandfather had settled here, and the family had an historic 2-story brick home handed down through the family.

“Where were we going to go? The obvious place was Panguitch. We had a lot of history, here,” said Roger Kaspar.

Long story short, during their extended stay at the old family place, the couple purchased both the Gem Theater and the old Panguitch Inn.

Over time, with the family livelihood still linked to California, the Kaspars looked to Ruth’s cousin, James Ipson, to handle the hotel’s renovations. “He’s basically responsible for everything,” said Kaspar. "He and I would talk about what

to do, and he executed it.”

Kaspar says the old juxtaposed with the new is a recurring theme throughout the property. As one example, Two Sunsets offers two Tesla chargers for electric vehicles, which Kaspar says amusedly, are installed on a rock wall that’s 100 years old.

Also combining the old and new, Kaspar looks forward to hosting participants of Panguitch’s upcoming Quinoa Festival—highlighting both the ancient South American grain and

Peruvian culture—which will take place this year on September 23rd. Spearheaded by the Kaspar family through their longstanding interest in Peru—Kaspar served an LDS mission in South America in his early years—the Quinoa Festival will bring Peruvian food, music and a “llama walk” to Panguitch, with the Two Sunsets Hotel, the Gem Theater and Panguitch’s Historic Social Hall serving as hubs for event activities.

Kaspar says that he’s traveled a lot in his career,

and while traveling he looks for older family hotels to stay in. “They’re not like a Marriott with the swimming pool and the spa and the restaurant, but they have this charm and people do the best with what they have in town. To me they capture the essence of the local community, the spirit and local flavor, and have a family atmosphere.” “I hope and believe we have done the same here,” he said. —Insider

but we wanted people to see it’s been completely redone, and is more of a European

Hotel Owner

Jaynie Connor

Jaynie Connor

Patti Lewis’ entryway mural at the Two Sunsets Hotel in Panguitch, Utah is a composite depiction of the geology, flora and fauna of Red Canyon and successfully ties in the "two sunsets" theme of the hotel.

Panguitch Main Street’s newly renovated Two Sunsets Hotel was unveiled to the public during a grand opening event on May 27th. "It’s an old building, but we wanted people to see it’s been completely redone, and is more of a European style, boutique hotel,” says Two Sunsets Hotel owner Roger Kaspar.

Wills, Trusts, and More

Unequal Business Asset Distribution Among Children

Business owners have a special burden when thinking about estate planning.

Those with businesses often hope that the business that they created can continue to flourish after they are gone. Often, certain children, or a particular child, is more involved in the business than others. These children understand how to keep the business operating and should be the ones given the business interests.

However, what if your business represents the majority of your estate? How do you make it fair to both the children involved in the business and those that are not involved? There is an alternative to accomplish your objective.

You can create additional liquid assets in your estate at the time of your death. The “additional assets” can be used to equalize the assets of the children who are outside the

by Jeffery J. McKenna

business, with those assets of a child who will inherit your business.

This strategy is accomplished through the use of life insurance. The life insurance proceeds are first used to equalize the assets to the children not inheriting the business, and any additional funds can be utilized to pay any death settlement costs, estate taxes, or other expenses.

Often, a trust is the best vehicle to receive and distribute the life insurance proceeds. In a large estate, insurance policies can be placed inside a special insurance trust with death benefits then being outside of the estate for estate tax purposes.

The use of life insurance can help avoid potential family conflicts which might occur if business assets must be divided equally among the children or even sold to equalize the inheritance to the children. Either outcome could dilute your chosen child's ownership to the point where he or she could not function

Faith

A climber fell off a cliff, and, as he tumbled down, he caught hold of a small branch. "Help! Is there anybody up there?" he shouted.

A majestic voice boomed through the gorge:

"I will help you, my son, but first you must have faith in me."

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Live Long...

It's Me

"Yes, yes, I trust you!", cried the man.

"Let go of the branch", boomed the voice. There was a long pause, and the man shouted up again, "Is there anybody else up there?"

Britain's oldest woman turned 114 today. When asked the secret of her longevity, she attributed it to taking a walk at midnight every night. When quizzed on whether she was concerned about the increase in muggings in recent years, she said that she was not, and would continue mugging people as long as her health holds out.

PUNishment

I was once passing through a town in England when this lady stopped me because she needed help fixing her car that had broken down.

As I was fixing the car, the lady would cross the road and shout "Hello" at me. This happened a few times as the lady found it really amusing. I would have thought that it was very weird had I not realized that it was the singer Adele.

A Bear Walks Into a Bar

A bear walks into a bar... The bartender is extremely busy and looks tired. He eventually makes his way over to the bear.

The bear immediately tells him, "You look exhausted."

My ceiling isn’t the best, but it’s up there.

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

adequately as the majority leader of the business.

Since most small businesses are not liquid and not easily marketed, a forced sale could be financially disastrous and foil your goal of having one child continue the business. The additional influx of liquidity from your trust, at the exact time it will be needed, can accomplish your objectives.

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. THEME:

"Yeah, it's been a rough day," says the bartender, "What are you drinking?"

"I'll have a glass of...", says the bear. He waits a painfully long moment before finishing, "...scotch."

"Why the long face?", asks the bartender.

"Don't you mean big pause?", asks the bear.

"Yeah, sorry. Like I said, it's been a rough day."

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45. Scatterbrained, in U.K.

49. Top seed

51. Nickname for dad

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54. Speak like Cicero

56. ____ Buchanan of "The Great Gatsby"

57. China's Great one

58. Often goes with "willing"

59. Rumpelstiltskin's weaver

60. Upper hand

61. Not top-shelf

62. Popular symbol of extinction

63. *Mr. Pritchett in "Modern Family"

65. *Mr. Conner in "Roseanne"

67. Skin cyst Solution

Spring is going out looking a lot like winter, with all of the white stuff flying around (dead flowers from the trees that were so beautiful). Winter seemed like it would never end, and spring seemed like it just started a week ago, but there are only fourteen days till the summer solstice on the 21st. The summer solstice is the longest daylight day of the year, with the sun rising at 5:47 a.m. and setting at 9:27 p.m.

The sun setting late plays an active part in some of the events here in Panguitch. The balloon people start blowing up their balloons at 9:30 p.m. for the balloon glow during the Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, the highlight of the exciting weekend. Then the firefighters start their 4th of July fireworks promptly at 10:00 a.m.

On June 14th, it is Flag Day, and also that week, on the 18th, it is Father’s Day. When you get to be my age—being a father, grandfather and a greatgrandfather—you have got everything you need, so pictures are nice or just as nice, and “I love you” goes a long way.

Well, this is the big week for the 25th annual Panguitch Quilt Walk Festival. It started last night with the Chocolate Fest. There were plenty of goodies for all and musical entertainment. All of the proceeds go to the Sub for Santa fund. April Hookham will be doing this event, along with many of her friends. Pat has done this for about 25 years, and it is time for some new blood; many thanks to April for doing such a great job.

The quilt classes start

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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com

on Thursday morning, and people come from all over the country to attend these classes and learn all of the new ways to make quilting easier. At lunch time, the quilters will pay their respects to the founders— Elaine Baldwin, Claudia Crump and Pat Oetting— for starting this fun event 25 years ago. They were on the newly formed Main Street Committee, which was a state idea to bring more business to the small towns. They asked those that were there if there were any events that might make for a historical event that anyone knew of. Pat repeated the quilt walk story that Professor Lowder at the college she taught at, who was from Parowan, told her. So she wrote the story down, and Elaine made it into a play. Claudia started the quilt classes with 16 that were there that first year, and now there are over 400, with many repeaters. The slowest week in the summer was always the second week in June, and now it is one of the busiest; the state had a really good idea.

Thursday night will be the opening of the Quilt Walk play. Elaine and I are the only two left from the original play. Raymond Roundy and Cheryl Church are the only other ones that are returning, with over 15 years as members of the cast. All of the rest of the cast are new, with a lot of talent. Sometimes I feel like I was a member of the original party of 1864; those stairs get harder to walk down. Elaine and I will be calling it a day after this week, and we were both hoping that someone would take up this bit of our history and carry it on.

Friday afternoon will be the old home tour, plus one. Tera Conner and daughter Jaynie are tak-

ing charge this year. Many thanks to them and the home owners. For once they are all within walking distance. Home #1 is the Red Brick Inn, at 161 North 100 West; home # 2 is Blake and Deborah Jones' place, 205 North, 100 West; home #3 is Kettleson House, 39 North, 100 West (next to the post office); home #4 is Jace and Sydnee Mecham's, 476 North, 100 West; home #5 is Opal Home on Main, 209 North and Main St. The cost is $5.00, and tickets are available at each house; the viewing goes from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday morning will be the annual Lions Club all-you-can-eat breakfast and will be at the Zions Bank starting at 7:30 a.m. They have the best pancakes, sausage, eggs and a lot of different drinks. All of the money the Lions bring in goes back into the town. I have some great news for the youth in the town. There will be a summer Sports Camp. It will be sponsored by the Valley Christian Fellowship, which is the group that brought in the fun equipment after the Easter Egg Hunt. It will start on June 26th and go to the 29th. It will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and lunches will be provided. It will be held at the Panguitch City baseball park. It will be a multisports camp for boys and girls that have completed K-8 grade. They will start learning crafts in the morning and play different sports in the afternoon. This will be a fun time for the kids and a break for the parents. Cost is $5 for all four days, and there are funds for those that don’t have the money.

The NBA season is in its final series, with Miami versus Denver. Most of the series leading up to the fi-

nals have been close and exciting to watch. Miami, which was a play-in team and was playing the #1 Denver team, didn't have much of a chance. After the first game, which Denver won by 10 points, it looked like I was right, but I was wrong! The Heat built a twelve point margin with three minutes to go in game two and saw it go down three points with eleven seconds remaining. The Nuggets missed the game tying shot at the buzzer. The series moves to Miami on Wednesday, and the fun continues.

Our brothers and sisters to the north in Canada are in a drought, and the fires are really burning, displacing over 21,000 from their homes since last Sunday. The U.S. is sending 300 firefighters, as South Africa is sending 200 more. The smoke from their fire has come down to the Salt Lake area and is covering much of the north of our country. It looks like President Biden cares more about the USA than he does about restoring the taxes on the 1% ers that the last president cut on them. The ceiling on the national debt will be raised for the next two years, which means that the country will be stuck with the $500 billion tax cut for at least the next two years. All of our congressmen and one of our senators voted for it. The last president asked his followers not to sign on to the bill so that the country could go bankrupt, and this would allow him to come and save us all. Utah Senator Mike Lee, and 30 of his other followers, did what he said and voted it down. If we had defaulted on our bills, it would put eight

June 12 - June 18

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ate, and comprehend our starry night sky. Additional information is at www.stellarvistaobservatory.org. Send questions and comments to John@StargazingAdventures.org.

I usually begin with the moon and planets because they are responsible for most of the action in the sky. A theme of my Sky Reports is that there is motion and change in the sky at multiple time levels that you can see and appreciate with just your eyes or binoculars and that, by looking up night-by-night, you’re rewarded by noticing and then understanding these changes. My job is to guide you to know what to look for.

This week, I’ll guide you to the planets Venus and Mars, both in the west in the evening sky. Venus is brilliant; Mars is a few degrees to its upper left, and all week, you’ll see both together in binoculars. Venus has been moving eastward at twice the rate of Mars (1° vs ½° per day), and they’ve been drawing closer week by week. You might wonder when Venus will pass Mars and how close they will come, but they won’t meet and there won’t be a conjunction. Here’s why.

Mars orbits outside the earth’s orbit, so its motion in our sky is a combination of its and the earth’s. Its own motion causes it to move eastward against the

background stars, which it does steadily and without surprises, while a second motion, the earth’s motion around the sun, is causing Mars and everything else in the sky to move uniformly westward night by night, which is why we see different constellations in different seasons. Venus is on an orbit that is inside the earth’s orbit, so it can never be opposite the sun in the sky. As we see it, it can be behind or in front of the sun or to the left (evening sky) or right (morning sky)—but at most by 47°. All spring, it’s been coming toward us and appearing farther from the sun, but on June 4th, it reached its maximum angular distance and then began to move between the earth and sun. We’ll see it leave the evening sky surprisingly quickly this summer.

Note that Venus crosses the northern edge of the bright Beehive Star Cluster on the 13th. Venus is so much brighter than the stars of the cluster that it overwhelms them, and you’ll need binoculars.

So watch Venus continue to approach Mars until it runs out of steam,

turns back, and they separate at a rate that increases rapidly. By your own observations, when will Venus come closest to Mars? It’s soon.

Saturn rises roughly an hour after midnight, and at sunrise, it’s half-way up the southern sky. It’s in the middle of Aquarius.

Jupiter rises 2½ hours before the sun and is low in the east in morning twilight. The moon sits 4° from Jupiter on the morning of the 4th.

Still visible is the supernova, or exploding star, that appeared abruptly last month in the bright galaxy M101, near the Big Dipper. It’s fading but should remain visible in a 6-inch amateur telescope. Google “supernova m101.”

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.

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, appreci

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Boulder Council: Fire restrictions, a fiber optic update, approval of the budget, preliminary approval of the Rice Subdivision, PC Clerk and ZA vacancies, the Tree City Ordinance, Fourth of July preparations, the pedestrian path proposal, a new attorney, and Department reports discussed.

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rent rates. Culinary and irrigation water, as well as power, will have to be marked by the Irrigation Company, Boulder Farmstead, and Garkane, respectively. In places where the location of the pipes are uncertain, they have equipment to determine where pipes are. Fiber will be coming to all areas of Boulder, including surrounding areas in the County. All areas that already have the service will be covered and those close to the lines who don’t currently have service will be able to hook in. Properties within 300 feet will be able to hook in for free, and properties within 1,000 feet will be able to hook in for free if they dig their own ditch. Those who refuse this service now, but want it in the future, will have to pay.

The new pay schedule for employees was approved. Years in a position will increase with the fiscal year, with a minimum of twelve months before any raise is considered.

The budget was discussed. Money may have to be reallocated for admin salaries, as there may be deputies for both the PC Clerk and Zoning Administrator (ZA) coming in soon to train. The TC needs to determine how many months they can pay those in the role currently and those who are training. The budget was approved.

Declaration of candidacy for TC is now open and will close next week. There are three open positions. The Rice Subdivision received preliminary approval. Final approval will be given once the road is brought up to street standards. Final approval is administrative only and does not require coming back to a town meeting.

PC Clerk and ZA vacancies were discussed. Both will stay on until

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there is a qualified candidate. Discussion of combining roles ensued, including the PC Clerk with the Town Clerk, or the PC Clerk or ZA with the Treasurer position, depending on legalities that have to be looked into. There could also be a permanent Deputy Clerk to support the Town Clerk. Choosing a new PC Clerk was put off pending more discussion. Both jobs will be reposted with the correct starting pay rate for deputies. A member of the PC stated that the announcement said that the PC Clerk would be chosen today, and they should follow up with applicants.

The Tree City Ordinance was reviewed.

A public hearing will be held before any changes are made to the ordinance.

Tree City should submit an annual plan including street trees that should be pruned for safety, collaborate with or report to the Park Committee to discuss adding or removing trees in the park, annually discuss the budget with the TC, and annually send in their paperwork to the Tree City national organization.

Property owners will be notified at the start of each year about necessary trimming on town streets, will be given until January 31 to respond with a plan, and will need to implement this plan by a predetermined date. The Chairman of the Park Committee stated that when the Tree Committee was formed, they were a subcommittee that required their approval, and asked that this be the case.

Fourth of July preparations were discussed. Events planned include the parade, games, a short speech, dinner, the talent show, and dancing. Music options are being considered. Last year, the town paid for the music and food, at a total of $3,000. A silent auction could be held to help cover costs.

The current Fourth of July budget was for $2,000. The earlier motion to approve the budget was rescinded,

wanted a job where I could help people. As a Community Health Worker I get to help others find solutions to the difficulties they may be facing.

Shae, SWUPHD Community Health Worker for Garfield County

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adults have that can eventually lead to developing type 2 diabetes and other health problems. If you score 5 or above, we recommend getting a low-cost ($25) A1C blood test at the health department, which will determine if you actually have pre-diabetes and help you get the information you need to stop or

and $1,000 was moved from the cemetery into the budget for Fourth of July.

The solar eclipse coming in October was discussed, as Boulder is right in the path. Amenities such as trash and porta potties have to be considered. A TC member will follow up. Updates on the pedestrian path proposal were discussed. Answers to questions from last month’s meeting were provided.

The funding has been awarded to the park as an ADA pathway. Asphalt would be much more ex-

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even reverse this common condition.

To make an appointment to get an A1C test or for other clinical services, vital records, and WIC (Women, Infants & Children), call 435-676-8800. Panguitch SWUPHD office hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Fridays by appointment only).

—Southwest Utah Public Health Department

I have always

Out & About for the Summer

Places to Go Fishing on Free Fishing Day 2023 in Utah, June 10

Higher Spring Runoff Raises Lake Powell Levels Approx. 1 Ft Per Day

LAKE POWELLGlen Canyon National Recreation Area is pleased to announce that due to a high snowpack, a higher spring runoff continues to affect Lake Powell water levels. The lake level has been rising approximately one foot per day. As of May 19, Lake Powell’s elevation is 3543.3 feet (above sea level). An overview is available of projected water levels and potentially concurrent re-opening of visitor access points at this link: https://www.nps.gov/ glca/learn/news/20230428.

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If you’d like to catch a fish in Utah’s beautiful outdoors but you don’t have a fishing license, Free Fishing Day is the perfect opportunity to give it a try.

This year, Free Fishing Day will be held on Saturday, June 10, and it’s a day when anyone can fish at any public waterbody in Utah without a license. It makes for a great family activity and offers an easy way to get outdoors and introduce your kids to fishing (or your neighbors and friends)!

It’s an ideal day not only for beginning anglers to give fishing a try, but is also a fun time for experienced anglers, too.

“Because you don’t need a license to fish that day, it’s the perfect time to take someone with you and introduce them to this fun sport,” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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Sportfish Coordinator Randy Oplinger said. “Early June is one of the best times to fish in Utah. All of the fish in the state, both warmwater and coldwater species, are active and willing to bite this time of the year.”

If you are taking someone fishing for their first time, you can commemorate their first catch with a fun DWR certificate. You can print out the certificate at home and fill in the details to document the occasion.

Anglers should note that while Free Fishing Day waives the requirement for having a fishing license, entrance fees to state parks and other areas will still apply.

Where to go fishing

Local community ponds are a great option for a quick, close-to-home fishing spot. These ponds are a particularly good place

to take kids and other less experienced anglers. There are 57 community ponds located around Utah, and more information about each one can be found on the DWR website. Many of the community ponds will be stocked with rainbow trout a few days before Free Fishing Day. To help maintain good fishing through the hot, summer months, the DWR will also stock channel catfish into several community ponds around the state.

In addition to the community ponds, Utah has hundreds of lakes and reservoirs and thousands of miles of streams that offer great fishing. If you prefer a fishing experience that is more remote—or at a larger waterbody—you can visit the Fish Utah map on the DWR website to find a fishing spot with the qualities you're seeking. Learn the rules

You don’t need a license to fish on June 10, but the other fishing rules in Utah will still be in effect. Make sure you know the catch limits and other rules for the waterbody you are fishing. The rules are available in the 2023 Utah Fishing Guidebook. And wherever you go fishing on Free Fishing Day, remember to recreate responsibly by packing out what you pack in and keeping the area free of trash. Buy a license

Although you don’t need a fishing license on Free Fishing Day, a fishing license is required to fish any other day of the year. Fishing licenses are valid for 365 days from the date of purchase and can be purchased online, at any DWR office or from a DWR license agent.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation Will Award Over $20 Million in Grants to Boost Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

SALT LAKE CITY -

The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) is awarding over $20 million in grants to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities throughout Utah—the most to date awarded by the state.

The division will award more than $16 million in Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG) funds to 90 outdoor recreation infrastructure projects in 24 counties across Utah, and $4.2 million in Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation grants to 51 OHV-related projects in 28 counties.

“We are thrilled to invest more than $20 million in Utah's communities and outdoor recreation opportunities,” said Jason Curry, Director of the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation. “The grants will enhance the quality of life for Utahns and visitors alike and will continue to bolster Utah as a premier outdoor recreation destination in the world. Utah is leading the way in how we invest, support and plan for one of our greatest resources, access to our natural spaces.”

The OHV Recreation grants support projects

that improve OHV trails, increase user access, promote safety and education, and enhance the overall OHV experience for Utah residents and visitors. Meanwhile, the UORG funds are used to support a variety of outdoor recreation projects and initiatives, such as park development, trail maintenance and conservation efforts.

In addition to infrastructure for water recreation, OHV use, climbing, and other recreational activities, this year’s grant funding will help restore nearly 800 miles of existing, multi-use trails and help build nearly 150 miles of new, multi-use trails throughout the state.

The grants will benefit communities across Utah, from rural areas to urban centers. The projects supported by the grants are expected to provide a boost to local economies, as well as enhance the state's reputation as a premier outdoor recreation destination.

“We are grateful for the tremendous support from the state’s leadership, our grant scoring committee and our partners in the outdoor recreation industry,” said Curry. “Their support has been instrumental in allowing us to continue

to grow these opportunities and provide these critical grants to communities throughout Utah.”

Since 2015, the Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant has awarded over $50 million to 489 projects for building or restoring outdoor recreation infrastructure across Utah. The OHV Recreation Grant has funded more than $10 million to 270 projects since it was created in 2020.

The bi-annual OHV

Recreation Grant is open for the summer cycle from Thursday, June 1 through July 31 at 5 p.m. For more information and to apply, visit recreation.utah.gov/ grants/ohvr/.

For the complete list of 2023 UORG recipients and for more information on the Division of Outdoor Recreation and available grants, visit recreation. utah.gov.

—Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation

1. Spring Run-off

Debris: Due to the spring runoff, the San Juan and Colorado Rivers are experiencing a large amount of debris flow. Boat operators need to use extreme caution while navigating the lake, as large debris is present.

Specifically, above Halls Crossing (at buoy 100), the park’s Aids to Navigation (ATON) crew reported logs and limbs beneath the surface of the water.

2. North Lake PowellBullfrog Main Ramp Spur: This ramp is closed for safety reasons because it is being used as a construction zone for dismantling dilapidated components of the Dangling Rope Marina. It was previously announced the park would re-open this ramp to small, motorized vessels (25 feet or less) and

become the takeout for Colorado River runners when lake levels reached 3540, but that is being delayed. Until further notice, all motorized vessels and Colorado River rafters are asked to continue using the Bullfrog North Ramp.

3. South Lake Powell - Stateline Auxiliary Ramp: This ramp remains operable 24/7 to motorized vessels of all sizes. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the park believes the bathymetry at this ramp will ensure sustainable, long-term motorized vessel access to south Lake Powell.

4. South Lake Powell - Antelope Point Marina Business Ramp: This ramp is open for all vessels, including houseboats. Interested customers should contact Antelope Point Guest Services to inquire about their specific vessel(s), 928 6455900 ext. 5032.

Due to the complex mix of factors that affect Lake Powell’s water levels, Lake Powell boaters are asked to please be aware that it will not be known when the lake reaches a certain water level until it occurs. Information about Lake Powell marina services and water level statistics are available 24/7 at nps.gov. —National Park Service

Tonya Kieffer | Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

This

Free Fishing

will be held on Saturday, June 10, and it’s a day when anyone can fish at any public waterbody in Utah without a license.

News from Wayne County University Rover Challenge 2023

by Adus F. Dorsey

WAYNE CO. - There was high drama on the high desert at the Mars Research Station outside of Hanksville, Utah this past week. Thirty-one University Rover teams from countries around the globe, and possibly the universe, gathered to test their engineering skills. After a two year COVID hiatus in 2020 and 2021, the Annual University Rover Challenge (URC) competition is once again finding its footing and is off and running in the Marslike landscape outside of Hanksville.

According to Andrew, the Utah State University (USU) University Rover Challenge competition coordinator, the "Rovers shall be required to autonomously traverse between markers in this staged mission across moderately difficult terrain."

Here, autonomous means without teleoperation—that is, without operators from the base station giving commands or user input. The rover must do all its decision-making on board. However, teleoperated scouting is allowed in the earlier stages. The markers in this task are various objects and approximate GPS coordinates given to teams. As the stages get more difficult, the GPS coordinates will become increasingly vague, and there will be more obstacles between the objects, requiring obstacle avoidance and autonomous route finding. In addition, teleoperated scouting is allowed in the earlier stages, but not in the later ones

The URC by the Mars Society is a robotics competition for university level students that challenge teams to design and build a rover that would be of use to early explorers on Mars. The competition is held annually at the Mars Desert Research Station, outside Hanksville, in Wayne County. The Hanksville site was originally selected

by the Mars Society for what was considered to be its geographic similarity to Mars. In addition to being a largely barren desert area, the soil in the area has a chemical composition similar to Martian soil, ultimately meaning that the early pioneers in the Hanksville area could not grow anything edible or of value.

Specific scenario details change each year as teams master given tasks and to encourage flexibility in designs and improve the capabilities of the rovers. Rovers are required to perform teleoperated, or autonomous, tasks that would assist astronauts in the field. Teleoperated tasks are performed from control stations with no direct view of the rover, only what can be determined via video and data links from the rover or sensors deployed by the rover. It is assumed the operators are also on Mars so there is no time-delay in communications.

"The goal is to conduct in-situ analysis with the rover, including life detection testing of samples."

Teams must investigate multiple sites of biological interest, using instruments and methods of their choice, where they must conduct analysis of samples entirely on board the rover. The goal of the task is to determine the presence or absence of life, either extinct or extant, at designated sites.

After the 20–30 minutes of investigation time, teams

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million out of work, no one would get their Social Security checks, the military wouldn’t have to be paid, and our credit would have gone badly.

On the other hand, the country is doing really well. There were 339,000 new jobs created last month,

must also prepare a short presentation to give to the judges on-site, which presents their results, analysis, and conclusions. Analysis is expected to be relevant to the setting on Earth while demonstrating an understanding of how these observations would translate to a Martian setting.

Rovers must pick up and deliver objects in the field, such as screwdrivers, hammers, toolboxes, rocks, etc. Rovers are required to traverse a wide variety of terrain—anything from soft sandy areas, to rock and boulder fields, to vertical drops. Teams are given approximate GPS coordinates for each pickup and delivery location, and potentially specific instructions for particular objects. Scoring is based on teams' ability to pick up and deliver objects to their correct locations.

Annually, the Mars Rover Challenge brings to Wayne County the best and brightest that educational institutions around the cosmos has to offer. Also, it is an opportunity for Wayne County to shine in the eyes of the world and beyond, not to mention the economic benefit the competition provides.

If you haven’t ever attended a University Rover Challenge competition, it happens every year in Hanksville, on Cow Dung Road, at the Mars Research Station on June 1st, or there abouts.

which was well above that which was expected. That is 13 million new jobs that have been created under the current president. All of the 20 million people that lost their jobs under the last president have also had them restored. The bad news is that the Feds will probably raise interest rates again, and that will again cause the inflation to rise. The stock market loved the president’s signing of the bill raising the debt ceiling, and it went up 701 points. It did make the gold and silver markets go down.

A sad point for me in our states politics was the resignation of our Congressman Stewart. I heard one little thing was that he wanted to spend more time with his wife; hopefully, all is well with her. ...I desire you would remember the ladies and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors. Do not put unlimited power into the hands of the husbands. Remember, all men would be tyrants if they could.

—Abigail Adams Mack O.

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Team members from BRAC University in Bangladesh participating in the 2023 University Rover Challenge at the Mars Research Station outside of Hanksville, Utah.

Eyes to the Sky: You will want to attend this spectacular event as 24 hot air balloons launch from the North Sevier Middle School and Salina Elementary School in Salina, Utah.

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Pilots will be joining us from many surrounding states, and they need your help for the morning launch and chase. Experience the thrill of volunteering to be a hot air balloon chase crew for the weekend. Find out more on our website.

Other free family activities will take place all day long on Main Street in Salina, Utah—freestyle motorcycle stunts, free concerts, cowboy poetry, music, and local talent and free swimming at Salina City Pool.

Famous food trucks, carnival rides, bounce houses, a rock climbing wall, mechanical bull rides, vendors, and craft fair items are available at reasonable prices. Win prizes at the chalk art contest, bingo, and newly added cornhole tournament on Friday night.

Be sure to catch our outstanding free concert series this year.

Friday, June 16th

• 5:30 p.m. - Country Forest Roads with Forest Turner

8:00 p.m. - Whitney Lusk Concert

Saturday 5:00 p.m - “Salt Lake Academy of Music

(SLAM) Rock and Pop Festival Band”

8:00 p.m - Carver Louis

Concert

• 8:45 p.m - Dusk Hot Air Balloon Glow on Main Street

*For an updated list of scheduled events, check out our website at https:// eyestotheskyballoonfestival.com/, check your local paper, or pick up a schedule at local businesses. Stay updated and share your photos and videos on our social media pages https://www.facebook.com/

EyesToTheSkyBalloonFestival/

Tag us at #salinasky #eyestotheskyballoonfestival #salinautah

*Please note, all balloon launches and FMX shows are dependent on calm weather for the safety of all.

To all our sponsors that have given and continue to give, we thank you. A big thank you goes to our festival committee members for your long hours of dedicated and continued service. We couldn’t have done this without you or the support from Sevier County, Salina City, Amerigas, and our inkind sponsors. Thank them for making this the event of the year.

Fly to your Dreams!

—Eyes to the Sky Balloon Festival

Legal Notices

AIRPORT MASTER PLAN WAYNE WONDERLAND AIRPORT

Wayne County staff and consultants will be facilitating a Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting and Public Open House meeting to discuss the Airport.

As part of the Wayne Wonderland Airport Master Plan Update, Wayne County and consultants will conduct up to four (4) Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) Meetings and two (2) Open Houses with members of the public and a select group of airport tenants, pilots, local & regional economic development interests, neighbors of the airport, and staff/representatives of the County to ensure a collaborative public involvement and master planning process that develops understanding, explores solutions, and provides a realistic and achievable implementation plan.

PAC Meeting #2 and the following Open House will be an interactive discussion between PAC members and the Planning Team to identify and verify the facility goals and requirements necessary to satisfy future demands on the Airport. The facility goals and requirements will serve as the building blocks for the development of preliminary alternative concepts capable of satisfying future demand. Several preliminary conceptual alternatives will be presented for public review and comment.

PAC #2 will be held on June 14, 2023 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The public Open House will follow the meeting from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. The meetings will be held at:

Wayne County Courthouse

18 S. Main Street

Loa, Utah 84747

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About Century West Engineering Corporation: Century West is an employee-owned engineering services consulting firm specializing in aviation and municipal projects. Century West has been providing engineering and planning services to clients throughout the Pacific Northwest since 1969. www.centurywest.com.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 8, 2023

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING FREMONT RIVER CONSERVATION

DISTRICT

Public Notice is hereby given that the Fremont River Conservation District will hold a Public Budget Hearing to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024. This hearing will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 1:00pm at the Wayne County Courthouse Commission Room 18 South Main, Loa UT 84747.

Tacey Wood, Clerk

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 8, 2023

Legal Notices

PUBLIC HEARING & 2023-24

BUDGET ADOPTION FOR LOA TOWN

The town board will amend the budget for 2021-2022 fiscal year on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 7:30 pm at the Loa Town Hall, in conjunction with its regularly scheduled town board meeting. The town will also hold a public hearing for the 2023-24 fiscal year and adopt the budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year, following the public hearing. If anyone would like to review the budget prior to this hearing and adoption, you may come to the Loa Town Hall, Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm. All public is welcome to attend this public hearing prior to the adoption. If you have any questions, contact Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160.

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

SURPLUS SALE

GARFIELD COUNTY

GARFIELD COUNTY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Diesel, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Short Bed, White 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Diesel, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Short Bed, White 2021 Dodge Ram 2500, Diesel, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Long Bed, Red 2021 Dodge Ram 2500, Diesel, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Long Bed, White 2020 Chevrolet, Malibu, Sedan, White BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE UNTIL 5:00 P.M., JUNE 23RD, 2023. BIDS WILL BE OPENED MONDAY, JUNE 26TH, 2023 IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE GARFIELD COUNTY COURTHOUSE DURING THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMISSION MEETING, 55 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PANGUITCH, UTAH. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION.

All vehicles 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) 676-1100 or www. garfield.utah.gov.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 1, 8, 15 & 22, 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 Jul. 5, 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

EXTENSION(S)

61-3010 (a26603a): Azevedo Ranch, LLC is/are filing an extension for 0.12 cfs from the South Fork of Sevier River (7.5 miles South of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION; FISH CULTURE: Evaporation from Hillsdale Ponds 1 - 3.

61-2866 (a35104): Kevin S. and Cynthia M. Bangerter, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company is/are filing an extension for 1.6 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5 miles NE of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

NONUSE APPLICATION(S)

61-3067: Seifman Family Trust is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.0095 cfs OR 0.75 ac-ft. from the Henrie Slough (9 miles SW of Hatch) for IRRIGATION.

WAYNE COUNTY

NEW APPLICATION(S)

95-5498 (A83791): Mark and Luann Hepworth propose(s) using 1.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mi North of Loa) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

EXTENSION(S)

95-5330 (A32509c): Wayne County Water Conservancy District is/are filing an extension for 36 ac-ft. from the Green River and Wells in Hanksville area (near Caineville) for IRRIGATION.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.

State Engineer

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 8 & 15, 2023

GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

For more information, please visit https:// go.boarddocs.com/ut/garfield/Board.nsf/Public

SY 2023 - 2024

*June 22, 2023 - Panguitch - Electronic Meeting

*June 28, 2023 - Panguitch

July 20, 2023 - Tropic

August 17, 2023

September 21, 2023

October 19, 2023

November 16, 2023 - Escalante

December 21, 2023

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION

Justin W. Wayment (7011)

Christian Jones (15873)

WAYMENT & JONES LAW

Attorneys for Plaintiffs

51 East 400 North, Bldg. #1

P.O. Box 1808

Cedar City, UT 84721-1808

Telephone: (435) 586-3300

Fax: (435) 586-4288

Email: jwayment@waymentandjoneslaw.com

Email: cjones@waymentandjoneslaw.com

IN THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR GARFIELD COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH

BRENT GRIFFIN, KATHIE GRIFFIN, JOSEPH CATLETT AND SUZANNE CATLETT, Plaintiffs, v. JOHN DOES 1-X, Defendants.

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION

Case No. 230600023

Judge Marvin D. Bagley

THE STATE OF UTAH TO DEFENDANTS:

JOHN DOES 1-X:

The above-entitled Court has entered an Order granting Plaintiffs the right to serve Defendants, JOHN DOES 1-X, by Publication. You are thereafter hereby summoned and required to file an answer in writing to a Complaint on file with the clerk of the above-entitled Court, located at 55 South Main St., Panguitch, UT 84759. You are also required to file an Answer with the Court and serve upon, or mail to, Plaintiffs attorney, a copy of said Answer within twenty-one (21) days after the service of the Summons upon you if you reside within the State of Utah, or thirty (30) days after the service of Summons upon you if you reside outside the State of Utah.

If you fail so to do, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in said Complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court.

Please be advised that this action seeks to quiet title to certain property legally described in Plaintiffs Complaint, and identified by Garfield County as Parcel 040022-0696, Serial #: E-361-1, Parcel 04-0022-0697, Serial #: E-362-1, Parcel 04-0022-0698, Serial #: E-363-1 which is located in Garfield County, Utah, and once quieted, the land shall be titled solely in the name of Plaintiffs Brent Griffin, Kathie Griffin, Joseph Catlett and Suzanne Catlett, to the exclusion of all parties.

A copy of the Complaint in this action has been deposited with the Clerk of the Garfield County District Court, with a description of the real property, and can be picked up by anyone claiming an interest in the above matter at no charge.

DATED this 24th day of May, 2023.

WAYMENT & JONES LAW

/s/ Justin W. Wayment

JUSTIN W. WAYMENT

Attorney for Plaintiff

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 1, 8 & 15, 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

PUBLIC HEARING PAUNSAUGUNT CLIFFS SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT

Paunsaugunt Cliffs Special Service District will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hatch Community Center, 49 West Center, Hatch, Utah to adopt Ordinance No. 2023-3, Establishing Fees and Assessments for Water Use.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 8, 2023

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING HATCH TOWN

The Town of Hatch will hold their council meeting on June 21, 2023, at 7 p.m. at the Community Center at 49 W. Center. They will be amending the 2023 budget and adopting the budget for the 2024 fiscal year at this time. Public comment is welcome. If you would like to review a copy of the budget, please contact the town clerk.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 8 & 15, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WAYNE COUNTY DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

*These board meetings have changed from their original meeting dates. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 8, 2023

The Wayne County District Board of Education will be holding a public hearing to amend budgets for the current fiscal year and adopt budgets for the following year at the scheduled board meeting on June 14th at 6:00 p.m. at Wayne High School, located at 265 N. 400 W. Bicknell, Utah. Budgets are available for review in the District office, located at 79 N. 100 W. Bicknell, Utah, during normal business hours.

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

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Corrections Officer

Garfield County is accepting applications for a Corrections Officer Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office or online at www.garfield.utah.govand will be accepted until the position is filled Anyone interested in applying for this position must pass the National Peace Officer Selection Exam prior to making application. The Exam is given at the Browning Learning Center on the Dixie College Campus. For additional information regarding the Exam and registration requirements, contact the Browning Learning Center at (435) 652-7696. The exam is also given at Southern Utah University. Call 435-586-5419 for additional information. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.

Boulder Para-Professionals/Aides at All Schools

Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers

SALARY: Please see 2022-2023 Garfield County School Districts Classified, District Office, and Certified Salary Schedules on the district website.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

We are looking for friendly, hardworking professionals who enjoy the hospitality industry and interaction with guests.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

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

Boulder Council

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pensive. Different chemicals could be put in the concrete to prevent cracking. Concrete is the easiest and cheapest option. The concrete could be dyed any color to maintain the look of Boulder. The path will eliminate erosion and needing to deal with potholes and other issues. A snowblower could be purchased to keep the path clear in winter. A ballot could be sent out to all voting Boulder residents to send back by the next meeting. It was stated that because it is an upgrade to an existing trail, it does not have to go through the PC. A member of the public stated that if the town rejects this grant they may have trouble getting grants in the future. Other members of the public stated that residents of areas surrounding Boulder town proper, who serve many functions within town, should also be able to vote.

A member of the TC recommended that this be put on the PC agenda to get their feedback. Surveys are not the standard that have been used, and PC discussion would help get more feedback. Legalities must be confirmed, such as whether the town needs to send this to the PC. More will be discussed, and a special meeting will be added if necessary.

Town projects were discussed. The pickleball court needs resurfacing. Town Pavilion parking could be extended. The Park Committee Chairman proposed that if the town pays for materials, he will do the work. The TC asked for an estimate and drawing. Parking on the north side of the Town Hall could be expanded with a grant. A shorter term fix would be to grade and gravel it.

9/11 Day of Service was discussed. This is a nation-wide initiative that Boulder could take part of. Ideas for service include a town cleanup. More will be discussed.

The town needs a new attorney. Options include Utah League of Cities and Towns, or an attorney who lives in Torrey and works part-time for the county, who has offered to be the town attorney and come to town meetings.

Utah League of Cities and Towns charges a $500 fee for the year, which includes use of an attorney, as well as other services. There are concerns, however, about how long it takes for questions to be answered. The local attorney would cost more, but would be consistent and follow Boulder over time. He will be invited to the next meeting. The town could also utilize both options.

Department reports followed. The metal still has not been hauled from the landfill. The fire department had an extrication training. Grant money for the subdivision road is being sought. The system for receiving fees from people using the landfill during non-regular hours was discussed.

Renting the town hall will eventually be done through the town website, including paying online. More will be discussed next month.

Karen Terry was thanked for her work on mapping the cemetery. This information is available on the town website.

The PC is working though updates to state requirements on subdivisions, and attainable housing. An Attainable Housing Update is planned for June 16, including presentations from the work groups and eliciting public feedback.

The Arts Council aims to determine community support for moving the rocket and whether they will be able to raise funds. The summer concert series has begun.

July business includes the Meadowlark Subdivision, PC clerk, Treasurer information, Tree City Ordinance draft, a Town Pavilion parking plan, requirements for using the Town Hall, discussing 9/11 Service Day, and hearing from the potential new attorney. Public comments from the Zoom chat were read aloud, including that the pedestrian path needs to go through the land use process; that grants should be sought after due to a predetermined public need, rather than getting a grant and then figuring out whether to use it; and recognizing residents who live outside of Boulder town proper for supporting the town including Karen Terry, Peg Smith and Jennifer Geerlings.

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