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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Fire Restrictions Implemented for Dixie N.F. and Southwest Utah SOUTHWEST UTAH Due to another year of ongoing drought and record low precipitation levels, Color Country Interagency Fire Managers has implemented fire restrictions on the Arizona Strip and all unincorporated county, state and federally administered public lands in the following Utah counties: Washington, Kane, Garfield, and Iron.

“May through August is typically a critical time for southern Utahns as both visitor numbers and fire danger tends to exponentially increase. This year’s outlook is no different,” said Bureau of Land Management Color Country and Paria River Districts Fire Management Officer Josh Tibbetts.

“Predictive services warns that southern Utah’s Energy Release Component (ERC) is approaching critical thresholds. The ERC can serve as a good indicator of what we anticipate a fire season could look like across a designated area, as it tracks seasonal fire danger trends well.”

While fire restrictions are in effect, the following Fire Restrictions Cont'd on page 2

Highway 12 Music Festival Returns for a Second Year with Performances in Escalante, Boulder & Tropic June 9 - 11

Water Conservation Critical This Summer

by Julene Reese, Utah State University Extension

Courtesy Highway 12 Music Festival

(Top) Courtesy Highway 12 Music Festival| (bottom) Courtesy Highway 12 Music Festival

The 2nd annual Highway 12 Music Festival will take place this year from June 9 - 11, 2022. Performances will once again take place in Escalante, Boulder, and Tropic. Headliners include Peter Breindholt (top) and Lyndy Butler (bottom left) and Cherie Call (bottom right).

ESCALANTE / BOULDER / TROPIC - Back for a second year, the Highway 12 Music Festival returns from June 9-11, 2022, with offerings in Escalante, Boulder and Tropic. The idea of combining a music festival along with

Next Crafter's Retreat to Take Place June 18 at Loa Civic Center

Courtesy Lisa Jeppson

A second Crafter's Retreat of 2022 will take place at the Loa Civic Center on June 18.

LOA - On April 2, 2022, the first Crafter’s Retreat of the year was held at the Loa Civic Center. Turn out was light, but we had three wonderful ladies from Panguich drive over the mountain to join us.

The next Crafter’s Retreat will be held on June 18th at the Loa Civic Center from 9am until your project is finished. Keesha Larsen has

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come up with some pretty fun projects for us to work on. The first project will be a Wreath Board, which can be ordered without the wreath for $20.

There will be a limited quantity of wreaths available to purchase. The second project will be Large Tags, available in rough cut wood or smooth Crafter's Retreat

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REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA

one of America's most scenic byways started in 2020, during the pandemic, and was launched in June of 2021.

This years' festival offers a similar format and is adding a local flavored "open mic" on Thursday, June 9th, starting

UDWR Drought Update

May 26 SALT LAKE CITY - As spring runoff dwindles, Utah begins its drying out period.

Soil moisture is decaying faster than usual this water year, and this could mean heightened fire danger this summer.

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 99% of the state is in the second and third-worst categories: severe and extreme drought. “...I urge residents to use good Fire Sense and check for impacts, such as boat ramp closures, before heading out to state parks,” said Brian Steed, executive director of the Department of Natural Resources. “When recreating at Utah’s beautiful reservoirs, remember, our reservoirs aren’t just for fun, they store our water and help get us through drought.”

At-a-glance highlights: • Great Salt Lake typically drops a little over two feet each summer. With a current elevation of 4190.8, this would mean the lake could hit a new historic low.

Drought Update Cont'd on page 8

at noon at Ranch Dog Kitchen in Escalante, which was also a venue last year. The "open mic" kick-off is a great way for locals to feel like a part of the festival. The festival will feature Friday, June 10th, sets in Tropic City Park from 6:00

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Fish for Free in Utah on June 11

Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Saturday, June 11, is Free Fishing Day, and anglers are invited to fish at any public waterbody in Utah without a license.

SALT LAKE CITY - 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.

Free Fishing Day will be held on Saturday, June 11, and allows anyone to fish at any public waterbody in Utah without a license. It makes for a great family activity and

is the perfect time 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 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. And with the ongoing drought, it will be Free Fishing Day Cont'd on page 3

UPCOMING EVENTS...

Highway 12 Music Festival

Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally

Escalante • Tropic • Boulder highway12musicfestival.com

panguitch.com/panguitch-valleyballoon-rally/

June 9, 10 & 11

THURS. JUNE 9 - WED. JUNE 15

Sunny and mostly sunny, once again, with little chance of precipitation. Highs in the 80s and low 90s; lows in the high 40s and low 50s. Winds variable from 13 to 19 mph.

p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and at Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch (by Salt Gulch) from 7:00 p.m.

-10:30 p.m.

On June 11th, it will be

UTAH - Currently, 72% of Utah is experiencing extreme drought, with the remainder of the state in severe drought. With a dry summer likely and water restrictions already in place around the state, it is crucial that Utahns conserve the water we have.

One bright spot is the recent precipitation in northern Utah, which means that soil water stores have been replenished and irrigation can be postponed.

According to Kelly Kopp, Utah State University Extension water conservation and turfgrass specialist, Utah is the second driest state in the nation based on average annual precipitation, yet one of the top per capita users of water. In addition, urban landscape irrigation accounts for up to 65% of the annual municipal water use, and much of that is applied in excess of what plants actually need.

“We all need to conserve in every way possible so that we have enough water for public consumption, instream flows, and agricultural production,” Kopp said. “Scheduling landscape irrigation according to plant water needs

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It's All About Saving the Children Until Actual Children are Slaughtered

The BLM Moab Field Office is Accepting Comments on Proposals to Make Camping More Sustainable in High-use Areas

MOAB - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Moab Field Office is seeking public input on proposals to better manage camping in three areas. These proposals are designed to make dispersed camping more sustainable in high-use areas, while reducing user conflicts and protecting cultural and natural resources. The BLM will analyze changes within the 120,037-acre Labyrinth Rims/Gemini Bridges Special Recreation Management Area, the 9,180-acre Two Rivers Special Recreation Management Area and the 16,704-acre Utah Rims Special Recreation Management Area and along the Sunshine Wall.

BLM public lands managed by the Moab Field Office receive more than three million visits annually, which is expected to continue to grow. Public input will help the BLM determine how to manage outdoor recreation, such as whether to ensure camping is in marked individual campsites, if the use of portable toilets and/or fire pans are needed in designated campsites outside of campgrounds and whether to prohibit wood cutting and gathering in the area.

“These proposals are not designed to limit camping, but to focus dispersed camping in areas that are well-suited for that use,” said Moab Field Manager Nicollee Gaddis-Wyatt. “If implemented, these proposals will help address resource concerns and will provide opportunities for visitors to enjoy the beautiful views and outstanding recreation here for generations to come.”

“These proposals are a result of needs on the ground, conversations with local leaders and our government partners and input from BLM specialists and subject-matter experts,” said Canyon Country District Manager Gary Torres. “We look forward to hearing from the general public and this input will help inform the final decision and shape our next steps.”

Written comments will be accepted by letter or through ePlanning until June 23, 2022. If you have general comments, please state that your comments apply to all three areas and submit it on the ePlanning site for the Two Rivers Camping Management Proposal Environmental Assessment listed below.

Please reference the general name of the area when submitting comments via mail.

Comments on these camping management proposals may be mailed or submitted through ePlanning.

• Mail: Moab Field Office Attention: Camping Proposals, 82 East Dogwood Moab, UT 84532 • ePlanning: Two Rivers Proposal ePlanning site (and site to submit general comments): https://go.usa.gov/ xuuJT • ePlanning: Labyrinth Rims/ Gemini Bridges Proposal ePlanning site: https:// go.usa.gov/xuttD • ePlanning: Utah Rims and Sunshine Wall Proposal ePlanning site: https:// go.usa.gov/xutt5 Please note that 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 these comments may be considered in the BLM decision-making process. 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.

If camping rules are needed, then the BLM would propose supplementary rules through publication in the Federal Register. For more information, please visit the ePlanning website for each project, view the attached map, or contact Planning and Environmental Specialist Jill Stephenson at jstephenson@ blm.gov.

The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

—Bureau of Land Management

Congressional enablers love to talk about the mental illness of these killers but consistently vote down any health bill that might actually address the situation. And I would suggest that anyone paranoid enough to think they need an assault rifle for personal protection is mentally ill as well and not capable of making responsible decisions about who or what is an actual "enemy."

After every one of these horrific mass murders, after all the "thoughts and prayers," after the Right wing chastises everyone for making a political statement when we should all be mourning instead, after the heartfelt speeches and the little white crosses with children's names on them, NOTHING WILL BE DONE to prevent it happening again.

It doesn't matter that a vast majority of Americans are in favor of various types of gun control; the NRA, its bought and paid for Congress people, and the hate-mongers on Fox (et.al.) will stop anything from happening that might actually benefit the country as a whole.

When will Americans grow a pair and stand up for the rights of all of us to live in a free and less violent nation?

Gwendolyn Zeta, Escalante

Fire Restrictions: May

through August is typically a critical time for southern Utahns as both visitor numbers and fire danger tends to exponentially increase.

This year’s outlook is no different.

—Josh Tibbetts, Bureau of Land Management Color Country and Paria River Districts Fire Management Officer Fire Restrictions Cont'd from page 1

acts are prohibited: • No campfires or open fires outside of agency improved and maintained campgrounds and homesites in southwest Utah. Running water is required on cabins or homesites on unincorporated private land. Devices fueled by liquid petroleum are allowed • No discharging of fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices outside of incorporated city limits (city-specific restrictions may apply).

• No shooting of exploding targets or tracer ammunition.

• No cutting, grinding, or welding of metal in areas of dry vegetation. This includes acetylene torches.

• No use of equipment without a working and properly maintained spark arrestor (if required).

• No smoking near vegetation or outside of a developed recreation site, personal vehicle, or building.

• No open fires of any kind are allowed in Zion National Park.

• Campfires are allowed in agency improved and

maintained campgrounds at Lava Point.

• Campfires are allowed at Glen Canyon in established campgrounds within established rings and below the high-water mark, only in areas completely void of vegetation.

Please be aware that fire restrictions will be slightly different among agencies and these restrictions do not apply to incorporated cities. Please check the specific fire restrictions with the respective land management agency before visiting.

Local, state, and federal fire officials urge Utahns to use their ‘Fire Sense’ to help prevent unwanted wildfires.

‘Fire Sense’ is an interagency fire awareness campaign that was implemented last year to increase public knowledge on how to prevent wildland fires. For more information on preventing unwanted human caused wildfires, agency-specific restrictions, and reference maps, visit www.utahfiresense.org, www.utahfireinfo. gov and www.wildlandfire. az.gov or follow us on Twitter,@UtahWildfire.

—Color Country Interagency Fire Managers

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Courtesy USDA Forest Service

Timber work continues on both the Grizzly Ridge and Tushar Ridge areas of Beaver Canyon.

FISHLAKE N.F. - Timber work continues on both the Grizzly Ridge and Tushar Ridge areas of Beaver Canyon. Several pieces of logging equipment were moved into place today at these various work locations. Log trucks will soon be transporting logs off the mountain.

We ask that you please be careful when driving through the canyon this summer. Slow down, especially around corners and bends in the roads. As always, safety first!

For more information, please call 435-438-2436 —Fishlake National Forest

It's all about saving the children until actual children are slaughtered. Then suddenly, it's about "rights." The "rights" of gun owners, not the right of anyone else to live a free and less dangerous life. Not the right of any child to expect [their] school classroom to be a safe place to learn.

This past week was another glaring reminder of the violent cost of our country’s obsession with guns and weapons, and how conspiracy theories like QAnon help feed the paranoia that’s necessary to believe everybody should own an assault rifle. The fact that the QAnon world, just like its Republican leadership, hides behind children while allowing their actions and inaction to end in dead children as collateral damage is breathtaking and gut-punching all at the same time.

The paranoia and the cowardice of all the people who mouth the flimsy excuses put out by the gun lobby are disgraceful for a country that likes to imagine itself as "the land of the free and home of the brave." Brave people don't don body armor and go shoot a bunch of unarmed citizens in grocery stores or little children at school.

The gun lobby and its

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Music Festival: The 2nd annual Highway 12 Music

Festival will take place from June 9 - 11, 2022, with performances in Escalante, Boulder and Tropic, Utah.

such a busy performer.

Westfall is one of several artists that will be performing on both Friday in Boulder and Saturday in Escalante.

The fun thing about his two performances is that they won’t be the same. The set performed on Friday will be more unplugged and intimate, and the set on Saturday will be with a band and more electric, with the idea being that you could see Westfall on both Friday and on Saturday and see totally different sets.

Another set of musicians that will be performing on Friday and Saturday are Cherie Call and Lyndy Butler, both accomplished performers by themselves. They will perform solo sets on Courtesy Highway 12 Music Festival Friday evening—Call Jacob Westfall will be a featured performer at this year's High- in Tropic and Butler way 12 Music Festival, with performances in Boulder and Es- in Boulder—and then, they will be performcalante, Utah, on June 10 and 11. ing together on Saturyears and will perform his mu- day in Escalante Music Festival sic, which will include his own The Highway 12 MuCont'd from page 1 compositions and his unique sic Festival is made possible back in Escalante with sets take on songs you will have through some charitable dofrom 11a.m. -1 p.m. at Ranch heard before. nations made through EnviDog Kitchen and in EscalanJacob Westfall comes to sion Escalante, and it is hoped te City Park from 3 p.m.- 10 the festival from the very busy that it can grow its roots in the p.m. Some featured perform- Portland area, where he is a area, continue to get more supers will include Peter Brein- fixture in that scene. West- port locally, and demonstrate holt, Lyndy Butler and Cherie fall is a veteran of both “The the value that events such as Call, and Jacob Westfall.

Voice” and “American Idol.” these can bring, both from an Peter Breinholt has been Westfall’s music is infectious, artistic and a financial level. a crowd favorite from the and we think the Highway 12 —Highway 12 Music Wasatch front for nearly 30 audiences will know why he is Festival

Free Fishing Day: 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.

—Randy Oplinger, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Sportfish Coordinator

Free Fishing Day Cont'd from page 1

better to go fishing earlier in the summer when water temperatures aren’t quite as high and water levels in some areas aren’t too low.”

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 located around Utah, and more information about each one can be found on the DWR website. Many of the community ponds have been stocked re-

cently with rainbow trout, and some will be stocked with channel catfish a few days before Free Fishing Day, as well. Anglers who would prefer a different experience can visit the Fish Utah map on the DWR website to find nearby lakes and reservoirs and to figure out where to go if they want to fish for a particular species.

For anyone looking for some competition, the Ashley National Forest is partnering with DWR to host a Free Fishing Day kids fishing derby at the Lower Stillwater Ponds in Duchesne County. The event will be held on June 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Pier Pond, located on the west side of the pond complex. Participants can get fishing demonstrations and can win some great prizes. Fishing equipment will be provided at the event, but it is encouraged to bring your own gear if you have it.

Learn the rules You don’t need a license to fish on June 11, but the other fishing rules in Utah will still be in effect. Make sure you know the catch limits and oth-

er rules for the waterbody you are fishing. The rules are available in the 2022 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

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Schools & Sports

Leadership Team Announced for USU Land, Water & Air Institute

Courtesy Utah State University

Brian Steed speaks at the release of the first Report to the Governor on Utah's Land, Water & Air in 2021. Steed has been named executive director of the Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water & Air. LOGAN - Brian Steed, executive director of Utah's Department of Natural Resources, has been named the Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water, and Air's first executive director. He will assume the new position on July 1.

“We’re all very sorry to lose Brian as a valued member of our cabinet, but I’m thrilled he’s headed to my alma mater to lead this important new institute," Gov. Spencer Cox said. "I’m grateful for the intellectual rigor and leadership he’s brought to state government, and I wish him all the best in this new role.”

Steed will serve as the lead interface of the institute to university and civic partners.

His role will include working with legislative leaders to articulate needed programs, fostering collaboration with partners to address concerns across the state, and securing funds to implement projects and programs.

Steed's position will report directly to USU President Noelle E. Cockett and work closely with an advisory group of leaders in state, county and city governments to solve problems associated with the state's natural resources.

"Bringing Brian on board is a key milestone in increasing the momentum of the institute," Cockett said. "His experience and leadership at the local, state and federal levels in natural resource issues will increase our ability to highlight and build on the work of our outstanding faculty researchers."

The Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water and Air was established in 2021 to further Cockett's presidential priority of developing and communicating USU's strength in land, water and air research. The institute is also a response to Gov. Cox's request to increase collaboration and partnership between the state and Utah's researchers on natural resource issues.

In the 2021 Utah Legislative session, House Concur-

rent Resolution 20 supported the creation and mission of the institute, and last October, the Janet Quinney Lawson Foundation provided a lead naming endowment of $7 million to provide core support for the institute's work.

"The institute builds on some of USU's strongest research programs," said Lisa Berreau, USU vice president for research. "As USU continues to grow its research capacity, as has been seen by the R1 classification we received last year, we'll need to invest more into bringing those strengths to bear on the state's challenges.

I'm excited to see the growth in the institute do that for our land, water and air issues."

Steed was appointed DNR executive director in 2019. He leads an agency of over 1,300 employees from eight divisions. He previously served in Washington, D.C., as the Bureau of Land Management’s deputy director for policy and programs, exercising the authority of the director from 2017-2019. Before that, he served as chief of staff to Congressman Chris Stewart from 2013-17. Steed has also served as the deputy county attorney for Iron County and taught political science and economics at USU. A native of Logan, Utah, Steed attended USU, where he earned both a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in political science. He also holds a Ph.D. in public policy with an emphasis in environmental policy from Indiana University Bloomington and a J.D. from S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah, with a certificate in natural resources and environmental law.

Steed has been involved with the work of the institute, as he served as co-chair on its external advisory board last year alongside Chris Luecke, dean of the S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources at USU. "I couldn't be more excited to join the Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water and Air," Steed said.

"I've always thought that the best public policy comes from good research, and I look forward to helping link USU's extensive research network to policy decisions and decision makers at the federal, state and local levels."

Steed will join Anna McEntire on the institute leadership team. McEntire serves as associate director for the institute while continuing her role as executive director for research communications within the Office of Research.

McEntire has led research communications at USU for nearly two decades.

Through a number of outreach programs, she has worked with hundreds of faculty and student researchers to help them share the impact and value of their work.

McEntire is also an Aggie alum, having earned a Bachelor of Science in political science and journalism and a Master of Science in corporate communication from USU. "Anna has been a key member of our land, water and air effort from the beginning," Cockett said. "Before the institute was established, I asked her to start a new initiative to highlight land, water and air research to our Wasatch Front stakeholders.

Anna's team created Research Landscapes, which has served as the foundation for the institute."

McEntire was also the editor of the institute's first main deliverable, an annual Report to Governor on Utah's Land, Water, and Air, which was released last December.

This summer, Steed and McEntire will host an informal meet and greet for faculty, staff and student researchers to chat about the broad strategies and next activities of the institute. The reception will begin 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, in the David B. Haight Alumni House on USU's Logan campus.

—Utah State University

Money Tips for Students

Students Should Learn About Credit Scores

by Tim Ballard UTAH - Being familiar with how credit scores work is important information for students, according to KHEAA. Your credit score is a three-digit number that has a long-lasting effect on your buying power. You want to build a good credit score so you can tap into resources to buy a car or house, or if you have another expensive need.

A good credit score can open doors, but a bad one can make all transactions or loans more difficult and expensive. That’s why it’s important to learn how credit scores work and how they can affect your lifestyle.

Although there are several scoring methods, the most widely accepted one comes from FICO. Your FICO score ranges from 300 to 850. These items make up your FICO

score: • 35 percent is based on your payment history.

Early payments will have a higher number than on-time payments, which will have a higher score than late payments.

• 30 percent is based on outstanding debt. This outstanding debt is how much you owe on loans, mortgages, credit cards, etc. Having a lot of credit cards can hurt your score, especially if you’re near your borrowing limit.

• 15 percent is based on the length of time you have had credit. The longer you have been borrowing and making payments on time, the better your score.

• 10 percent is based on new credit. Opening several new accounts will have

a negative effect on your score. Also, the more inquiries you have on your credit report in a year, the lower your score will be.

• 10 percent is based on the types of credit you currently have. It helps to have a mix of loan types. If you have a credit card, an installment loan will even out the credit.

KHEAA is a public, nonprofit agency established in 1966 to improve students’ access to college. It provides information about financial aid and financial literacy at no cost to students and parents.

KHEAA also helps colleges manage their student loan default rates and verify information submitted on the FAFSA. For more information about those services, visit kheaa.com.

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Wills, Trusts, and More

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Can I Write My Own Will?

by Jeffery J. McKenna

A holographic will is a will that is written entirely in your own handwriting. No witnesses are required, and no portion of the will may be typed. If you type some or all of the words, or you incorporate other markings or other documents into the text, you could inadvertently invalidate the will.

The idea behind holographic wills is that since the entire document is in a person's handwriting, there is no need for witnesses to sign it to establish its validity. Holographic wills don't need to be notarized either, but they do need to be signed.

Most lawyers would tell you it's a bad idea to write your own will because you can easily create ambiguities and other defects that can lead to litigation following your death. This is especially true in second marriage situations when one or both spouses have children from prior marriages or relationships.

If you decide to write your own will, you should be sure to say in the introductory sentence that it is your will, and that you are revoking all prior wills. If you don't revoke all prior wills, your handwritten will and any other wills that have not been revoked will be looked at together to determine who inherits your estate. As you may expect, problems arise when the vari-

ous documents conflict.

Be sure to identify each bequest clearly and to give away all of your property. A frequent problem with handwritten wills is that they list some accounts and properties, but then leave out others. Property that you don't mention in your will passes to your heirs as determined by the courts. Your heirs may not be the same persons named in your will, and may not be the ones you would have chosen to receive the assets. Also, going to court and figuring out who your heirs are can be an expensive and time-consuming matter. In addition, courts will require two witnesses who are familiar with your handwriting to testify that the will was, in fact, written by you.

It's often the case that handwritten wills don't name a personal representative. Failure to name a personal representative could result in an administration of your estate that is fully court-supervised, expensive, and lengthy.

Another important provision that is often left out of a holographic will is a waiver of bond. When you don't request a waiver, the judge can require that your personal representative post a bond. Sometimes, it's not possible to even get a bond, and if your personal representative can get one, it is generally expensive.

There are a number of other provisions that should be in-

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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. BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM, he would enjoy hearing from you. cluded in wills that the average person would almost certainly leave out of a holographic will.

Handwritten wills are valid if they are properly drafted.

However, they are almost always more difficult to probate than typed wills.

A teacher was reprimanding a teenager in the hall. "Do you mind telling me whose class you're cutting this time?"

"Like," the young teen replied, "uh, see, okay, like it's like I really don't like think like that's really important, y'know, like because I'm y'know, like I don't like get anything out of it."

"It's English class, isn't it?" replied the smiling teacher.

Frozen Windows

A wife texts her husband on a cold morning: "Windows frozen."

Her husband texts back: "Pour some lukewarm water over it."

The wife texts back 5 minutes later: "Computer completely messed up now."

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PUNishment

I stayed up all night to see where the sun went. Then it dawned on me.

Today's Thought

Midlife crisis is that moment when you realize your children and your clothes are about the same age.

Creditors

A man who was really getting behind in paying his bills finally received the following note from one of his creditors: "Dear Sir, your account has been on our books for over a year. We want to remind you that we have now carried you longer than your mother did."

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

Ctrl-Alt-Del

The computer company, where my wife works, distributed a corporate-clothing catalogue that included a pair of cuff links.

One was inscribed Ctrl (Control) and the other Esc (Escape), just as they look on a computer keyboard.

"They would make a good present for any man," my wife commented to a colleague, "if only to remind him of the two things he can never have."

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THEME: Cars ACROSS 1. Fountain treat 5. Pharaoh's cobra 8. "____ the Woods," movie 12. Gulf V.I.P. 13. Native American tent 14. Rapper Dogg 15. Hindu princess 16. *Used to alert when driving 17. "____ ____ me, then who?"

18. *Corvette, e.g.

20. Cambodian money 21. *Like Stephen King's Christine 22. "Some Nights" (2012) band 23. *Aston follower 26. State legislature's home 30. 7th letter of Greek alphabet 31. *What I used to step on the gas 34. Lowest brass 35. Salon offerings 37. Exclamation of surprise 38. Fathered 39. Do like phoenix 40. Underarm 42. The Jackson 5's "____ Be There" 43. 3 or 6 in 3+6=9 45. Knit cap 47. Shed tears 48. Winter Olympics participant 50. Embarkation location 52. *Earth traveler (2 words) 56. 2-time NBA Champion Rajon 57. Double-reed instrument 58. Muscovite or biotite 59. Lopsided 60. Undesirable dwelling 61. Causing pain 62. Like certain military tent

63. Between "ready" and "go" 64. #63 Across, pl.

DOWN 1. J. Lo's ex 2. Wet nurse 3. *Don't cross it when driving 4. Hot dish stand 5. Garlicky mayonnaise 6. Shopping ____ 7. Pub offering 8. *Car name that sounds like "unending" synonym 9. Opposite of all 10. Hammer or sickle 11. Choose or select 13. Like a rosebush 14. Maple goo, alt. sp.

19. French city, popular coronation location 22. Like a certain Tuesday 23. First 'M' in MGM 24. Aweigh 25. Turn toddler into an adult 26. Chicken house

27. Home of famous shroud 28. Obelus, pl.

29. Soup server 32. *Car company founded by a Henry 33. Unit of electrical resistance 36. *German luxury car 38. *Driving maneuver 40. Take your pick 41. In the same place, in a footnote 44. Cupid's ammo 46. Smells 48. Expensive fur 49. Type of whip 50. Do like a model 51. Squid's defense, pl.

52. Death, to some 53. Kamala Harris, e.g.

54. Not counterfeit 55. Dose of sunshine, pl.

56. *Car name that also means Aries

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O bituaries Douglas Haycock ESCALANTE / LAS VEGAS, NV - Douglas Griffin Haycock returned home to our Heavenly Father on May 29, 2022.

He was born on January 19, 1938, in Escalante, Utah, to Stanley and Neta Haycock.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gordon; infant sister, Beth; and his grandson Rich.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Thomson; children: Natalie Mallory, Shane Haycock (Amelia), Kimberlie Fisher, Brook Flygare (Brady), and Kellie Mohler (Stephen). He was also survived by his brother Woodrow Haycock (Lynette); and sisters: Dawneta Dunham, and Janice Reardon (Jack). He was proud to be grandfather to 17 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Doug and Barbara were married on November 8, 1962, and sealed in the Manti Temple on March 22, 1975.

Doug was a civil engineer and worked for the Utah Department of Transportation, Nevada Rock and Sand, Central Grading, and Meadow Valley. In 2005, Doug and Barbara served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sharon, Vermont, the birthplace of Joseph Smith. Doug also served his country in the 101st Airborne Division as a paratrooper.

Doug held multiple Church callings, but his passion was working with youth, ranging from coaching, scouting and leadership positions. Those who knew him treasured his strength, integrity, ability to tell a story, love of the great outdoors, where to go deer hunting, and how to clean a fish properly. He spent many hours doing woodworking, genealogy and leatherwork.

He will be a forever fan of the UNLV Jerry Tarkanian era of basketball.

Funeral services were held on Friday June 3, 2022, at 11:30 am in the Las Palmas Ward Chapel, 7670 South Bruce Street, Las Vegas, NV, where a viewing was held prior to the services from 9:00-11:00 am. Interment was conducted at the Escalante Cemetery, Utah, on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 10:00 am with military honors by Escalante American Legion Post #0114 and Utah Honor Guard. Funeral Directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.

Online guest book www.maglebymortuary.com

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FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com June was named for the Roman goddess Juno, patroness of marriage and the well-being of women. Father’s Day, which falls on the third Sunday in June, was immediately accepted when it was proposed in the early 1900s. Men scoffed at the holiday's sentimental attempts to domesticate manliness with flowers and gift giving, or as a commercial gimmick to sell more products, often paid for by the father himself.

Men had a different role in the early 1900s—it was patriarchal—so they felt that a special day to honor fatherhood was a rather silly idea, because the mothers were the underappreciated.

The first known Father’s Day service occurred in Fairmont, West Virginia, on July 5, 1908, after hundreds of men died in the worst mining accident in U.S. history. It was to honor all fathers, especially those who had died in the mining accident.

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson and his family personally observed the day. President Calvin Coolidge, eight years later, signed a resolution in favor of Father’s Day “to establish better relations between fathers and their children and to impress upon fathers the full measure of their obligations.”

President Lyndon Johnson signed an executive order that the holiday be celebrated on the third Sunday in June in 1966.

President Richard Nixon, in 1972, and Congress passed an act officially making Father’s Day a national holiday.

Happy Father’s Day, Grandfather's Day and Great Grandfather's Day. We now have another Federal Holiday in June, Juneteenth (Freedom Day). It is

short for “June nineteenth.” It is a day to celebrate freedom for all. It marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed.

The event took place a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, on January 1, 1863. It was two months after Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, Virginia, on April 9, 1865. On June 17, 2021, Juneteenth officially became a Federal Holiday. It commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement.

This is the first big—I mean, a really big week—for the end of spring. It is the Panguitch Quilt Walk weekend, and the town will come to life, with 400 pre-registered quilters coming to town. The Chocolate Fest was last night, and I expect record crowds for it. Come to the high school and admire all the quilts that will be on display there. Friday afternoon will be the annual Pioneer Home Tour.

Pat has four great houses to visit, and all the money from the Chocolate Fest and home tours goes into the Sub for Santa fund. Come on over to the Zion’s Bank on Saturday morning for the annual Lions Club allyou-can-eat breakfast. It is that time, Panguitch, so come on out and celebrate our history. The first Quilt Walk had 16 people for the quilting classes; Now, with the leadership of Jerilu Houston, Dianne Fullmer and Linda Olson, it has exploded.

Cael Houston has returned from a National High School Wrestling tournament in Virginia. Cael was competing against the best wrestlers in the country and won three matches.

O bituaries Jon Weisberg SALT LAKE CITY Jon Weisberg, 78, died peacefully on June 3, following a 15-month fight against bladder cancer.

An avid skier, he created and co-founded SeniorsSkiing.com, the global online magazine for older skiers. As an executive with Bristol-Myers Squibb, responsible for international public affairs, he promoted and defended the company’s interests across the globe.

Earlier, in PR agencies, he represented major consumer brands, trade associations and other well-known interests.

Jon received a BA (’65) from Syracuse University and an MA (’68) from its Newhouse School of Public Communications.

Upon retirement in 2000, he and his wife, Pam, moved to Utah to be closer to world-class skiing. He became an adjunct professor in a graduate program of Westminster College, taught in the Deer Valley Ski School and skied deep powder.

For the next 17 years, he provided public relations and crisis and issues management consulting to organizations throughout the country. He served on the boards of the Utah Humanities Council, including as Chair, the Living Planet Aquarium, and The Mesa, an artist in residency program at Zion National Park.

Jon is survived by Pam (Crowe), his wife of 50 years, daughters Zoe Weisberg Coady (Chris, Valentino, Scarlett) of Narraganset, RI, and Dr. Amanda Lucero and family (estranged) of Salt Lake City.

Donations in his memory may be made to Huntsman Cancer Institute and/or to the International Skiing History Association.

It was an honor to be picked to represent Utah at this meet and to do so well. Many of the competitors were seniors and had college scholarships in wrestling. Cael has one more year of competition left and can’t wait till next year to get it on.

Benj Raines, our horseshoe expert, told me that we will have a professional horseshoe tournament next Saturday.

Hopefully, I will have more information in the next issue.

Benj said the Panguitch High Bobcats placed third in the State Tournament.

Next up will be the Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, and it will be on the last weekend in June. It, too, will bring record crowds. We lost some summer entertaintainment because of age and the COVID. The BMWs always came on the third week in June, and the fiddlers in July are no longer going to be here and will be missed.

I understand that we have new owners of the old H&R hardware store. They will be doing manufacturing in part of the building, and part of the building will be used as the State liquor store. It is good to see these buildings being put to use.

In the late 1990s, the Panguitch City Council, at that time, made many great changes to the Town—with sewers, natural gas, fire station, prison, baseball fields, Triple C Arena, unleaded water lines and redoing the downtown street. One thing that we didn’t think would happen was the explosion of the tourist business. This has led to a real shortage of help in the restaurants, gas stations and motels. Much of the problem that we didn’t think about was low cost housing for these workers.

Ruby’s has built quarters for, I believe, 450 employees. Bryce Valley has gotten government loans to build a number of low cost houses over the years. We have a few people that are having to live in motels—with a bed, small refrigerator and a microwave—and the government funds part of the cost. Until we address this situation of where to house these workers, we will always have a shortage.

The last few months have seen an increase of 390,000 new jobs, and the unemployment is still at 3.65%. Howev-

er, there are almost 11 million jobs that need to be filled. We aren’t alone in needing workers. Almost every store or restaurant in Cedar City is looking for help. A sign outside of Panda Express is offering line workers $17-20 an hour and cooks $18-20 dollars an hour, and the sign has been up for a couple of weeks. Don’t say that people are too lazy to work; the unemployment in Utah is 2.60%—one of the lowest in the country.

Registrations for new electric vehicles have skyrocketed 60% in the first three months of this year, even as overall new car registrations were down 18%. Tesla vehicles represented 60% of new registrations. Tesla vehicles sold 113,882, and the next highest was KIA with 8,500.

I owned quite a bit of Tesla stock and doubled my money in it, but because of the owner Musk’s comments lately, I sold my shares. He says that he is expecting a recession soon and was laying off 10% of his work force, starting with his older employees. Tesla stock, on his comment, dropped $50 dollars on Friday. What is really happening is that many of the car makers are switching over to electric. Buick will be all electric by 2030, as will a number of other car companies. Ford is spending four billion dollars to build three plants in Michigan, Ohio and Iowa. They will employ 20,000 workers and all will be producing electric cars and trucks. I bought an electric lawnmower, and it has so much power, I would have to run after it at high speed. So, Musk, it will be the competition that will get you while you play with your rocket ships.

We are having some really nice weather, as of lately, but still the wind keeps blowing. We are heading into the driest months of the year, and many of our reservoirs are empty. We now have lake water to water your lawn with. I believe you use your house numbers to decide on which days to water. Odd numbers water on the odd number days.

How wonderful it is that nobody needs to wait a single moment before starting to improve the world (Anne Frank).

Mack O.

FlipBlitz Program Converts Grassy Utah Landscapes to Curb Water Use

by Mark Richardson, Utah News Connection SALT LAKE CITY - Af- landscape and converting ter two decades of drought and from usually spray heads and with no relief in sight, many park strips to irrigation for Utahns are looking for ways to the plants," Ericksen outlined. conserve water, and for many "That's estimated to save residents, part of the solution 5,000 to 8,000 gallons of wacould be right in their front ter per year on each of those yard, thanks to a state program. park strips."

The Utah Division of Ericksen pointed out Water Resources has joined park strips and other grassy with several local water-con- areas can be hard to water effiservancy districts for a second ciently, and often result in wet year of "FlipBlitz," a process sidewalks and wasted water. providing incentives to con- She explained the program vert grassy lawns to water-wise plans to convert more than landscapes.

120,000 acres in 20 locations State and local officials across the state, to demonkicked off the second year of strate how small changes can the program by demonstrat- bring big water savings. ing how small changes on the Ericksen added while ground can make a big differ- the program currently is in a ence in water use. demonstration mode, they are Shelby Ericksen, water planning a major expansion conservation coordinator for later this year. the Division of Water Resourc"We are actually in the es, said it is a simple process. process of building a state"Taking out the grass and wide grass-removal program," replacing it with water-wise Ericksen emphasized. "That will be rolled out in the fall in the form of rebates for residents in Utah."

She stressed the program is helping Utahns to plan more efficiently and be responsible stewards of water, while preserving the state's beautiful landscapes.

"This is a voluntary program," Ericksen remarked.

"It started with the Division of Water Resources, and then we've expanded to include some of our local water conservancy districts. So it's really cool that it's led by government to try to get more examples and to try to switch out their park strips."

For more information, go to UtahWaterSavers.com.

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June 13 - June 19

by John Mosley The Sky Report is presented as a public service by the Stellar Vista Observatory, a nonprofit organization based in Kanab, Utah, which provides opportunities for people to observe, appreciate, and comprehend our starry night sky. Additional information is at www.stellarvistaobservatory.org. Send questions and comments to John@StargazingAdventures.org.

Graphic Created with SkySafariAstronomy.com

The planets on the 18th (and all week; only the moon moves a noticeable amount) and the brightest stars. The horizon is translucent so you can see the sun.

How low is your southern horizon? At the latitude of southern Utah, we can see far into the sky’s southern hemisphere, all the way down to the northern part of the constellation Centaurus. From the southern hemisphere, this is a magnificent constellation with many bright stars, including Alpha Centauri, the closest star to our solar system, plus a bright section of the Milky Way. Look as soon as the sky grows dark, and the stars you’ll see skimming the southern horizon are in the Centaur with some in Lupus, the Wolf, to the left. The Southern Cross is just below Centaurus, but it’s 10 or so degrees below our horizon, so we just miss it. The Centaur is an ancient constellation that goes back at least to classical Greek times.

From the 18th through the 27th, all eight planets, plus the moon and a bright asteroid, are visible at the same time before sunrise where they span no more than 107° of the sky. You’ll need binoculars for four. From east to west, or left to right, they are: Mercury: Only a few degrees above the horizon, so use binoculars. You’ll need a

very low horizon to the eastnortheast, and the window of time to see it is narrow at around 45 minutes before sunrise, so look for it last.

Venus: The brightest planet, and still visible after sunrise. Mercury is to the 7 o’clock position from Venus and 10° distant.

Uranus: Use a star map and binoculars. It’s 8° to the upper right of Venus. Theoretically, it’s visible to the naked eye but seldom is in practice.

Mars: Its red color gives it away, 1/3 of the way from Jupiter to Venus. Mars is presently quite distant, but it will dominate the evening sky late this year.

Jupiter: The second brightest planet.

Neptune: The faintest; it’s as far to the west of Jupiter as Mars is to the east. Use binoculars, if not a telescope Vesta: The 4th asteroid discovered and the brightest—it’s slightly brighter than Neptune—so you’ll need at least binoculars. Vesta is only 300 miles in diameter, and it orbits between Mars and Jupiter.

Saturn: The most distant naked-eye planet Moon: Just past full and

very bright. On the 18th, it is near Saturn, and it will pass each object in turn in the coming week. I’ll remind you of them next week.

Of course, all the planets are in a line. The solar system is flat, and we see it edge-on.

Only the moon deviates from that plane by very much (5°).

Star maps to help you find the fainter objects are at www.Heavens-Above.com and https://theskylive.com; set for the time and your location. Far, far better is a planetarium app like SkySafari, which is my favorite.

Always remember that the width of your fist held at arm’s length is about 10°.

Smaller people with smaller fists also have shorter arms, so it works out. The width of a finger is about 2°.

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.

Water Conservation: We all need to conserve in every way possible so that we have enough water for public consumption, instream flows, and agricultural production. Scheduling landscape irrigation according to plant water needs will reduce water waste, and proper irrigation encourages deeper root growth and healthier, more drought-tolerant plants.—Kelly Kopp, Utah State University Extension water conservation and turfgrass specialist

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will reduce water waste, and proper irrigation encourages deeper root growth and healthier, more drought-tolerant plants.”

Because of the drought, some areas of Utah are currently recommending that home and business owners irrigate just twice a week.

“We recommend ½ inch of water with each irrigation, or 1 inch of irrigation per week,” she said. “It will be tempting to water more, but that amount is more than sufficient to keep grass alive.

Though the grass will go dormant during the heat of the summer with these restrictions, it is a completely normal biological process, and grass will recover as temperatures cool.”

Kopp said with water being limited, it’s important to prioritize which plants to water first.

• Priority #1: Trees – Trees provide shade, help cool your home and produce oxygen. They are the most valuable plants in a landscape.

• Priority #2: Shrubs – Shrubs filter dust and pollution from the air and help dampen traffic noise.

• Priority #3: Perennials – Over time, perennial plant roots help improve land-

scape soil.

• Priority #4: Annuals – Annuals provide pollen for bees and other pollinators as well as food for hummingbirds. They also add bright colors and interest to the landscape.

• Priority #5: Turfgrass – Of all landscape plants, grasses are the toughest. They will enter dormancy during drought and high temperatures and recover when conditions improve.

“We have heard of recommendations to plant waterwise landscapes to save water, which is a great idea, but now is not the time to plant,” she said. “Wait until fall when it’s cooler since we don’t have the water to establish new landscapes right now.”

Kopp shared these irrigation best practices: • Do not rely on a sprinkler clock or irrigation controller to water lawns on a set schedule. Instead, determine how much water the lawn actually requires and set irrigation schedules accordingly.

• Small areas of the lawn can brown during hot weather because of inefficiencies in irrigation systems. Instead of increasing the amount of irrigation time for the entire landscape, water brown areas with a small hose-end sprinkler or by hand.

• Mow lawns as high as pos-

sible and practical (2-4 inches). This encourages deeper rooting and increases overall drought hardiness.

• Irrigate shady and sunny areas accordingly. Shady areas require much less irrigation than sunnier areas.

• Cover bare soil in the garden and flower beds with 2-3 inches of mulch. This saves water and reduces the need for weeding. Inexpensive mulch can be obtained from green waste recycling centers. Grass clippings also work well and are free and can be used to mulch lawn areas.

• Hand water or use drip irrigation on flowerbeds, vegetable gardens, and shrub beds. Water should be directed toward plant’s root zones, penetrating the soil six inches for flowers and vegetables and two feet for established trees and shrubs.

To assist homeowners, businesses, agricultural producers, and others, USU Extension created a drought information website, drought. usu.edu, that is updated regularly. Also available is USU’s Center for Water-Efficient Landscaping website, extension.usu.edu/cwel/, which includes information on water-wise and native plants, sustainable turfgrass research, and urban water conservation.

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Planting a Seed: Food, Health, and Choice

by Ben Jackson

Welcome back for another installment of "Food, Health, and Choice." Reminder, my name is Ben Jackson of Ben’s Hens, and these are my own thoughts and opinions.

This week, I would like to provide a basic list of some of my teachers in my quest to understand and practice Regenerative Agriculture. Because I have the desire to improve my health and live to the ripe old age of 102, I need to partake of good, quality, and nutrient dense foods. This requires healthy soil and soil life. Remember, what our food eats (plant or animal), we eat as well. This requires a choice; either I produce quality food myself, or I support someone who does.

Depending on your location, the first teachers you should seek are those farmers and gardeners who live in your area. Ask them questions and even request a tour or a show and tell. Many of these individuals are generational and have been doing it for years. They have learned some tips and tricks that work in your area.

Let their experience teach you.

Even if their methods may be conventional, it is important to start somewhere. Local farm-

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Ben Jackson of Ben's Hens. ers and gardeners are a good place to start. This would also include any college/university extensions. For our local area, this would primarily be the USU Extensions.

After you have spent some time locally, begin to search the internet for movies, books, blogs, and articles about the specific subjects you are interested in. Begin to expand your knowledge of what others have discovered. Seek to understand the general principles of Regenerative Agriculture and Permaculture. See how you can apply these principles at your home, on your farm, and in your garden.

The primary individuals I have learned from are the following: Bill Mollison and Joel Salatin. These two individuals

General Permaculture and Regenerative Agriculture: • Bill Mollison • David Holmgren • Geoff Lawton • Toby Hemenway • Mark Shepard • Rob Avis Verge Permaculture • Stefan Sobkowiak • Eliza Greenman • Ben Hartman Soil Health Science • Dr. Elaine Ingham • Ray Archuleta

have been the biggest influence in shaping the understanding of modern day Permaculture, Regenerative Agriculture, and Pasture-raised systems. They both did something simple, looked to nature for answers.

In retrospect, the first teacher really should be nature.

Included in this article is a list of other names to search and learn from. There are many other names that I could include, but this list should be sufficient for now. Perhaps

Regenerative Agriculture using Animal and Pasture-raised systems: • Joel Salatin • Daniel Salatin • Gabe Brown • Justin Rhodes • Takota Coen Other: • Temple Grandin – Animal Husbandry • Curtis Stone – Urban Farmer • Off Grid with Doug and Stacy

when time is available, I will add this list to the Ben’s Hens website. This would allow me to add some more details and many other names.

Thank you for joining me for another week of "Planting a Seed." Hopefully, you are able to expand your knowledge about the importance of Regenerative Agriculture and Permaculture. Until next time, begin to think about your health and how the food we eat affects your health.

Drought Update: When recreating

at Utah’s beautiful reservoirs, remember, our reservoirs aren’t just for fun, they store our water and help get us through drought.—Brian Steed, A second executive director of the Department of Natural Crafter's Retreat will take place at the Loa Resources.

Crafter's Retreat: Civic Center on June 18, 2022.

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wood. You have a choice of choosing the word "HOME" or "LOVE" out of scrabble tiles. Cost for this project is $35. The third project offered will be Star Candle Coasters.

These are big enough to fit a 3” candle on (not included) and could easily be painted or stained for a fun and unique look. Cost for this project is $15 for two coasters. The last project will be a Wall Board.

This, again, can be painted or

stained and has a cute saying, “Accept what is, Let Go of what was, Have Faith in what will be." The price on this project is $32.

Pizza will be offered for lunch and may be purchased at the retreat. So, grab a friend, invite a neighbor or come alone and meet some new friends and have a relaxing day of pure fun.

To sign up, contact Ramona Larsen at a Sign for All Seasons at (435) 691-7737.

—Lisa Jeppson

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• Black bears are the only species of bear in Utah, and they live and roam across much of the state.

The likelihood of conflicts with bears often increases during drought years when a bear's normal food supply is decreased, leading them to seek alternate food sources. Utahns should be extra vigilant this year to take measures to reduce conflicts with bears.

• Statewide snow water equivalent (SWE), or how much water would be in the snowpack if it melted, peaked at 12 inches. This is 75% of the typical median peak of 16 inches for our water year.

• Eighteen of Utah’s largest 45 reservoirs are below 55% of available capacity.

Overall statewide storage is 63% of capacity. This time last year, reservoirs were about 67% of capacity.

• Of the 98 measured streams, 47 are flowing below nor-

mal despite spring runoff.

Six streams are flowing at record low conditions.

Due to low snowpack, streamflows are expected to be lower than normal.

This means our reservoirs won’t fill as they normally would.

• Current drought conditions have created drier fuels which in turn increase the chance of a wildfire starts.

To date, there have been 147 wildfires in the state of Utah. Out of the 147 wildfires this year, 124 of them have been human-caused.

• According to the latest information released by the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought conditions continue to plague the state with 99.86% of the state experiencing “severe” or “extreme” drought conditions. Severe and extreme drought conditions are the Drought Monitor’s second and third most serious categories.

—Utah Division of Water Resources

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LegaL Notices PUBLIC HEARING & 2021-22 BUDGET ADOPTION FOR LOA TOWN Loa Town will amend the budget for 2020-21 fiscal year on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 7:30 pm located at 80 West Center at the Loa Town Hall, in conjunction with the town board meeting. The town board will also hold a public hearing for the 2021-22 fiscal year and adopt the budget for the 2021-22 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 9 & 16, 2022 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. 6, 2022 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)5387240 for additional information.

GARFIELD COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S) 97-2490 (A83329): Alan Dale and Julia Anna Scott propose(s) using 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (.5 Miles S of Boulder) for IRRIGATION. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 97-2121 (a48941): John Holland and Marsha Holland propose(s) using 0.74 ac-ft. from groundwater (Shared System) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3365 (a48955): Lee and Carolyn Houghton, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles NE of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC. 97-2449 (a48958): BPJ46 Revocable Trust propose(s) using 1.7252 ac-ft. from groundwater (7 miles W of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 61-3332 (a48962): Hatch Ranching Company propose(s) using 0.0018 cfs OR 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (7 miles SW of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. 61-3366 (a48972): William L Bernard Trust Agreement dated October 19, 2005 propose(s) using 0.0064 cfs OR 0.5 acft. from groundwater (12 miles west of Hatch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. EXTENSION(S) 61-2797 (a34008): John and Peggy O. Ellenburg Living Trust, Steven D Perreira, Michael Cody Smith, Robert D. Piefer and Amy B. Piefer, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company is/are filing an extension for 2.7 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles North of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC. IRON COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3318 (a48945): Bruce and Paula Gamett Family Trust propose(s) using 0.0018 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (Tommy Creek Subdivision) for DOMESTIC. WAYNE COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5471 (A83322): Eric Kankainen, Kathy Kankainen propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles south of Torrey) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 95-5472 (A83325): David and Kathy Urry propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (Grover) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 95-5473 (A83340): H. Brent and Dorothy W. Hales Family Trust propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5 miles SE of Teasdale) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 9 & 16, 2022

PUBLIC HEARING & 2022-23 BUDGET ADOPTION FOR LOA TOWN Loa Town will amend the budget for 2021-22 fiscal year on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 7:30 pm located at 80 West Center at the Loa Town Hall, in conjunction with the town board meeting.

The town board will also hold a public hearing for the 2022-23 fiscal year and adopt the budget for the 2022-23 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 9 & 16, 2022 BRYCE CANYON CITY TOWN COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING June 16th, 2022 9:30 A.M. 70 West 100 North Notice is hereby given that the Bryce Canyon City Council will hold a public hearing on the 16th day of June 2022 at the hour of 9:30 a.m. at the offices of the City located at 70 West 100 North to accept public comment on amending the 2021-2022 budget and the proposed 2022-2023 budget.

CERTIFICATION OF POSTING I, The duly appointed and acting clerk for Bryce Canyon City, Hereby certify that copies of the foregoing notice were posted at the following places within the municipality this 2nd day of June 2022.

1. Bryce Canyon Public Safety Building 2. Bryce Canyon City Post Office 3. Utah Public Notice Web site Posted this 2nd day of June, 2022 Sydney J. Syrett-Lamas, Bryce Canyon City Clerk Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 2 & 9, 2022 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING 2023 ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING The 2023 Annual Budget Meeting will be held at the regular Lyman Town Board Meeting on June 09, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. at the Lyman Town Hall.

Dortha Chappell, Lyman Town Clerk Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 2 & 9, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED BUDGETS GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT The Garfield County School District will be proposing to the Board of Education the following: Fiscal Year 2022 Revised and Final Budget; and the Fiscal Year 2023 Proposed Budget.

A public hearing on the budgets will be held at Escalante High School, Escalante, Utah, on Thursday, June 22, 2022 at 6:00 PM. The hearing will be held in conjunction with the regular monthly Board of Education meeting. A copy of the budget can be obtained from the District’s website at: http://www.garfk12.org or from the District office at 145 East Center Street, Panguitch, Utah.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 9, 2022 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING HATCH TOWN The Town of Hatch will hold a budget hearing in conjunction with their regularly scheduled town board meeting on June 15, 2022 at 7pm at the Hatch Community Center at 49 W Center. The 20212022 budget will be open and amended and the 2022-2023 budget will be adopted. The public may inspect the budget during office hours on Wednesday's from 1pm - 4pm.

Jacie Torgersen, Hatch Town Clerk Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 9, 2022

NOTICE OF EARLY VOTING DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS WAYNE COUNTY 2022 PRIMARY ELECTION Wayne County voters can vote early at the following locations and times: Location 1 Location 2 Wayne County Clerk's Office Wayne County Information Center 18 South Main Loa, UT 84747 Junction of Hwy 12 & 24 Torrey, UT 84775 Location 1 Hours of Operation Location 2 Hours of Operation June 21 to June 24 - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

June 21 to June 24 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Please note: You must surrender your paper ballot to be able to vote on the electronic voting devices so please bring your paper ballot with you if you intend to vote early on the electronic machines.

For more information about elections in Utah, please visit www.elections.utah.gov.

For more information about elections in Wayne County, and for information about any changes to early vote locations and hours of operation, please visit www.waynecountyutah.org/ clerk.

A voter may also call the Wayne County Clerk's Office at 435-836-1300 to obtain information about early voting locations and hours of operation.

Ryan Torgerson, Wayne County Clerk/Auditor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 9, 2022 TRUCK FOR BID TROPIC TOWN Tropic Town is now accepting sealed bids for a: 2018 Chevy Silverado K2500HD LT (Starting bid is $58,000) Send bids to Tropic Town: PO Box 130 Tropic, UT 84776 Call Town office for any questions (435) 414-4563.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 9 & 16, 2022

INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BRYCE CANYON AIRPORT PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE BRYCE, UTAH AIP NO. 3-49-0041-025-2022 Online bids for improvements to Bryce Canyon Airport, AIP No. 3-49-0041-025-2022, will be received by Garfield County, Utah via online bidding through Quest CDN at www. armstrongconsultants.com until June 24, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

MDT. Online bidding will begin on June 20, 2022.

The work involved includes the following: SCHEDULE I REHABILITATE PARALLEL TAXIWAY, CONNECTORS AND APRON - CRACK SEAL, FOG SEAL AND REMARK For a complete set of Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents all purchases must be made through our website at www.armstrongconsultants.com. A digital copy may be downloaded for $50.00, this will include access to online bidding.

There will be no refunds.

Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond executed by a Surety Company in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the total bid made payable to Garfield County, Utah.

The Bidder must supply all the information required by the proposal forms and specifications and he/she must bid on all items of every schedule. Garfield County, Utah reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all portions of the various bid items. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days from the opening thereof.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held via teleconference on June 14, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., MDT. Meeting access instructions will be sent to all planholders. Questions should be emailed to Alejandro Gonzales at agonzales@armstrongconsultants.com.

The proposed contract is under and subject to Executive Order 11246 of 24 September 1965, as amended and to the equal opportunity clause and the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications, including the goals and timetables for minority and female participation.

The proposed contract is subject to the provisions of Department of Transportation Regulations 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation).

Minimum wage rates as established by the Secretary of Labor are applicable to all schedules awarded for this project.

The proposed contract is under and subject to the following federal provisions: Affirmative Action Requirement Buy American Preference Civil Rights – Title VI Assurances Debarment and Suspension Federal Fair Labor Standards Act Trade Restriction Clause Any questions regarding this project are to be directed to the office of Armstrong Consultants, Inc., Grand Junction, Colorado (970) 242-0101, for interpretation.

BRYCE, UTAH Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 2, 9 & 16, 2022

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June 9, 2022

To place your ad, call 435-826-4400 or email snapshot@live.com

Classified ads start at just $7.50 per week for 25 words or less.

HELP WANTED

Position Announcements

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

P O S I T I O N S AVA I L A B L E: Front Desk Agents Laundry Services Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org Full-Time Teacher at Boulder Elementary School Full-Time Science Teacher at Escalante High School Part-Time Garfield County School District Nurse Drama/Music Teacher at Panguitch Middle and High School BVES Preschool Para-Professional Food Service Worker in Bryce Valley Food Service Worker in Panguitch SpEd Para-Professional at Bryce Valley Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers in Escalante Bus Route Driver in Boulder Para-Professionals at All Schools Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers

FOR RENT

SALARY: Please see 2021-2022 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check.

Applicant must work well with children. See the job description for additional requirements.

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

Please direct questions to: AES Head Teacher Robin Gibbs (435-624-3221) BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322) BVES Principal Pete Peterson (435-679-8619) BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-679-8835) EES/EHS Principal Peter Baksis (435-826-4205) PES Principal Lisa Breinholt (435-676-8847) PMS/PHS Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-8805) Superintendent John Dodds (435-676-8821) Online application available: www.garfk12.org Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

DEADLINE: See the district website for closing date of each position.

Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

Administrative Assistant Qualifications, responsibilities, and compensation can be found on www.waynesd.org under "Employment Opportunities."

Wanted Alive and Awake AW Builders Experienced, skilled building construction employees. Carpentry, concrete—all aspects of fine homebuilding.

Send resume to: AW Builders, Box 227, Escalante, UT 84726 Or email: awbuilders16@gmail.com EXCELLENT PAY

MEETINGS TROPIC AA MEETING Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion.

ESCALANTE AA MEETING Call for times and locations.

435-676-3653

Bring light and peace into your life Join us in the ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAM Meetings are held EVERY SUNDAY AT 4PM at the Escalante High School SEMINARY BUILDING 435-772-6527 Individual meetings are available upon request.

Please call to verify meetings on 6/19/22, 7/24/22, 7/31/22

sudoku Answers for this week

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

Summer Help

Torrey Town is advertising for summer help.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to operate a lawn mower, and able to make repairs to sprinkler systems and other small repair work. Should be able to lift 50 lbs. There are no benefits. Pay will be $12 an hour. This position will run until position is filled. Applications should submit a resume to dustinoyler@torreyutah. gov. Work will begin June. A background check may be required.

Contact office 435-425-3600 if any questions.

Thank you, Torrey Town Clerk, April Morrison

Clerk Position

Torrey Town is hiring for the clerk position. Position remains open until filled.

Duties include becoming certified, attend meetings, maintain, and post records in a

timely fashion.

This position requires organizational skills, good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word , email, and other computer software.

Must have good oral and written communication skills.

Must have the ability to participate and assist with Town programs.

Must be self-motivated and able to work with little or no supervision.

Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with clients and leadership.

Education requirements are a high school diploma or GED. This is a part-time position with no benefits, working minimum 10 hours a week. Wage depends on experience.

Resumes can be emailed to pat@ torreyutah.gov, turned in at the Town Hall or mailed to PO BOX 27, UT 84715

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PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140 Suggested donation $3.00 60 & older, $7.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot.

Meals include milk & bread.

Tues. June 14th

Wed. June 15th

Thurs. June 16th

Orange Chicken, Rice, Egg Roll, Salad Bar, Mandarin Oranges, Cake

Cheeseburger, Tomatoes, Onions & Cheese, Salad Bar, Watermelon, Pudding

Hot Turkey Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Salad Bar, Mixed Vegetables, Pears, Cookies

NOTE: PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND CALL AHEAD. The kitchen staff work diligently to prepare a good dinner, and a head count helps them prepare enough for everyone.

BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES June 14th

Cheeseburger w/ Tomato & Lettuce, Potato Chips, Baked Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Peanut Butter Fingers

WED June 15th THURS June 16th

Fish & Chips, Peas & Carrots, Salad Bar, Fruit Cocktail, Cherry Turnover Roast Turkey, Potatoes & Gravy, Mexican Vegetables, Salad Bar / Pears, No Bake Cookie

Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666 All meals are served with milk & bread Suggested donation is $3 for seniors and $7 for those under 60 years of age.

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