The Wayne & Garfield County Insider July 27, 2023

Bryce Canyon City Town Council

by Kadi Franson

July 20, 2023

BRYCE - During the recent council meeting on July 20, 2023, Mayor Syrett presided over the session while Sydney Syrett-Lamas took the minutes. The meeting began with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

General Business

Items:

• Junior Livestock

Show: The council approved a $500.00 advertisement in support of the Garfield County Junior Livestock Show, which will be featured in the Garfield County Fair book distributed across the county. The show provides local youth the opportunity to purchase, raise, and show a 4-H or FFA livestock project.

Road Improvements: Collaboration with Ruby's Inn resulted in significant road improvements over the Bryce Council Cont'd on A5

Changing Course:

Tattooist Steve Tippetts exchanges busy SLC schedule 'to slow down and enjoy life' in Torrey, opens Compass Tattoo

by Amiee Maxwell

Former owner of Anchor Tattoo in Salt Lake City Steve Tippetts has now opened Compass Tattoo in Torrey, Utah at the Taft Travel Plaza on the corner of SR24 and Scenic Byway 12.

TORREY - When Steve Tippetts opened Compass Tattoo in Torrey this past April, he knew he wouldn’t be as busy as he was in his shop in Salt

Entrada Institute Hosts a 'Classic Conversation' with Phillip Winters

Lake City, but that was part of the appeal of making the move. He was regularly booked out six months to a year in advance, and he was tired of the rat race. “I just

State, Federal and Local Officials Tour Utah Forest Management Projects

want to slow down and enjoy life,” he says. Tippetts grew up camping in the Capitol Reef area as a kid and was continually drawn to the area

as an adult. He purchased land in Grover in 2017, and his Wayne County friends

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by Amiee Maxwell

WAYNE CO. - The first item on the agenda for the July 17, 2023, Wayne County Commission meeting was a request for a letter of support for a trail work grant by Adus Dorsey. The grant is for $85,000, with $22,000 in matching funds to purchase a mini excavator to do work on ATV trails. Dorsey explained that Wayne County has previously partnered with Garfield County on this equipment but that the partnership isn’t working and that Wayne County really needs its own equipment. The commissioners approved the letter of support.

Colleen Allen presented a request to amend the Thousand Lake Subdivision which is located near Highway 24 and Saddle Pass Road. The amendment will add an additional acre to one of the lots to create a bigger buffer zone. The commissioners approved this reWayne Commission Cont'd on A2

WCFD Offers Free Branch and Tree Chipping Program Sept. 5-7

Courtesy Entrada Institute

The Entrada Institute will host a "Classic Conversation"—produced and moderated by Don Gomes, vice president of the Entrada Institute—with Phillip Winters on August 3, 2023.

TORREY - The Entrada Institute continues its tradition of "Classic Conversations" on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., when Don Gomes will be talking with Phillip Winters at Robbers Roost, 185 West Main Street in Torrey. During the hourlong conversation, an in-

person audience, as well as viewers on Facebook Live, will be able to direct questions to Winters.

Winters grew up in Pocatello, Idaho, in a nontraditional von Trapp family of 11.

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SALT LAKE CITYState, federal and local officials visited forest management projects to see how Utah’s land managers are proactively addressing the wildfire crisis. Gov. Spencer Cox hosted Deputy Chief Chris French and Intermountain Regional Forester Mary Farnsworth with the U.S. Forest Service; Regional Conservationist Astor Boozer and State Conservationist Emily Fife with the Natural Resource Conservation Service; Legislators; County Commissioners; Department of Natural Resources Executive Director Joel Ferry; Brig. Gen. Kurt Davis, director of the Joint Staff, Utah National Guard, Project Tours Cont'd on B2

WAYNE CO. - The Wayne County Fire District will once again be offering a free branch and tree chipping program this September 5th -7th. A State Forestry crew will be available to reduce property owners risk by mak-

2023 Garfield County Fair Aug. 5-12, 2023

"Sew It, Grow It, Show It"

ing their Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) land more fire resilient. By removing branches lower than 4-5 feet and removing flammable brush that can allow fire to climb from the ground into the crowns of trees, you will be helping

to prevent catastrophic fire. Lengths of branches or trees can be up to 10 feet long and up to 10 inches in diameter, as long Chipping Cont'd on A3

Amiee Maxwell

Courtesy Steve Lutz

The Wayne County Fire District will once again be offering a free branch and tree chipping program this September 5th - 7th, 2023.

Intermountain Fillmore Community Hospital Donates

Hundreds of Stop the Bleed Kits to Millard County Classrooms Thanks to a Community Donation

Thanks to a community donation, Intermountain Fillmore Community Hospital

200 Stop the Bleed kits to school classrooms in Millard County. MILLARD CO. -

Thanks to a community donation, Intermountain Fillmore Community Hospital has donated more than 200 Stop the Bleed kits to school classrooms in Millard County.

A local Fillmore employer, who wishes to remain anonymous, provided a generous donation of $9,500 to Intermountain Fillmore Community Hospital to fund the distribution of the first aid kits with tourniquets.

Intermountain Fillmore Hospital’s trauma department then teamed up with Intermountain Delta Community and local emergency medical service crews to distribute the kits.

“This has been a very humbling experience as I feel that our students, faculty, and community are safer because of this generous donation,” said Jeremy Teeples, Fillmore Middle School principal.

“The Stop the Bleed kits are a big part of the overall safety of our schools, but I'm thankful for all the support that has been given to the schools of Millard County.”

Teeples also said the Millard county schools are safer today than they were before this collaborative effort.

“It is really exciting as a trauma program to receive a donation that allows us to provide training and kits to the classrooms in our district,” said Andrea Stephenson, RN, Intermountain Fillmore Hospital’s trauma program manager. “Providing these trainings has the ability to give teachers and community members a feeling of empowerment, knowing they can provide lifesaving help in a critical situation.”

With the help of the Delta Hospital trauma team and local EMS crews, they have trained and provided each middle school in the Fillmore area, as well as high school health classes, with Stop the Bleed training. Additionally, they have provided the training within the community.

Fillmore Community Hospital is a Level IV Trauma facility and works diligently at providing community outreach and education.

“We have maintained this designation continuously since 2012 after being the first rural Critical Access hospital in the state

of Utah to achieve it,” said Wayne Brown, MD, trauma medical director for Intermountain Fillmore Hospital. “This requires review of every patient seen in our emergency department for trauma with an emphasis on continuous improvement of trauma care. Our trauma committee also provides community outreach locally.”

Part of the certification of a Trauma IV hospital is a commitment to a high standard of care and a responsibility of interacting with the community and addressing safety concerns and education.

“Supplying these Stop the Bleed kits is a great example of the Fillmore and Delta Hospital’s administrations’ commitment to

the community to address safety concerns,” said John Resch, clinical operations director for Intermountain Health. “Trauma designated facilities must choose to embrace this opportunity —building relationships within the community and forming partnerships that benefit the community.” —Intermountain Health

Wayne Commission: A request for

a letter of support for a trail work grant, a request to amend the Thousand Lake Subdivision, a bid the county received to update the county's computer systems, and EMS changes discussed.

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quest. Allen then discussed a bid the county received to update the county’s computer systems. Grant money is available to update cybersecurity systems and upgrade software and

hardware. Allen will keep the commissioners updated on the grant situation.

Wayne County Sheriff Micah Gulley then briefed the commissioners on EMS changes. The Wayne Community Health Center will no longer be taking afterhours calls or weekend calls for the ambulance.

Phillip Winters:

The Entrada Institute continues its tradition of "Classic Conversations" on Thursday August 3 at 7:00 p.m., when Don Gomes will be talking with Phillip Winters at Robbers Roost, 185 West Main Street in Torrey.

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After graduating from a private school at the age of 15, he started his plumbing apprenticeship fulltime.

Winters was a busy man! By the age of 24, he had served a two-year mission in South Korea, completed his four-year plumbing apprenticeship, and earned his journeyman plumbing license in Idaho and Utah. Along the way, he attended a private college for 1 year, married Marcy, had his first child and one on the way, moved to Utah, and started Unlimited Plumbing in Wayne County.

Winters is a singer of note. He and Marcy have five children. Winters loves musicals and history and is a prolific reader. Being organized is important to Winters, but did you know…?

"Classic Conversations" are produced and moderated by Don Gomes, vice president of the Entrada Institute. Gomes spent 25 years as an award-win-

ning public broadcaster in Utah, Indiana, and Texas and is certain to have intriguing questions for Winters.

To register for this program, go to www.entradainstitute.org, click on “Attend an Event,” and fill out the brief form. Events are also livestreamed at Entrada Institute on Facebook.

—Entrada Institute

Gulley said that ambulances cannot stop at the clinic after-hours and on weekends and will be taken directly to Sevier County.

The commissioners expressed concern about the impact of this decision on the people of Wayne County since citizens will have to go to Sevier County for all after hours care. “We’re going to need more EMTs,” said Commissioner Blackburn. The commission then reviewed financial statements and approved vouchers before adjourning the meeting.

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

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A Vacation at Color Country Animal Welfare— From the Dog’s Perspective

by Color Country Animal Welfare

For day stays or overnight boarding information, call Color Country Animal Welfare in Torrey, Utah at 435-425-2050 or visit them online at colorcountryanimalwelfare.org. You can stop by with your dog to visit the facility prior to boarding.

TORREY - I was dreading this time of year when my parents pack their bags to go on vacation and leave me behind. I always miss them terribly. This time was different. They took me to this place called Color Country Animal Welfare (CCAW) for boarding. I don’t know what boarding means, but it sure was fun. I think it was a vacation for me. Let me tell you about it.

They dropped me off in the morning, along with my bed, toys, treats and food. I have this special food and really need it for my digestion. The humans there were so friendly. They petted me and showed us around. They took me to a room to settle in. It had a special door to the outside. The day was beautiful, and I was excited to see what was out there. I hardly had time to say goodbye.

I did feel a little lone-

ly when I came back in and realized my humans were gone. But another human, called a volunteer, was there bringing me fresh water. She sat down and rubbed me behind my ears where I really like it and gave me a treat to eat.

Since it was a little bit warm outside, I decided to take a nap. Later, I got to go outside in a larger area and met another dog. We really hit it off and got along well. They let us play together. It was so fun. The human even threw a ball for us.

Before I knew it, it was time for supper. They brought it to me in my very own bowl. After supper, it got quiet, and I settled in my bed. It seemed strange being alone without my humans, but I slept well. Soon, I heard doors opening and food bowls rattling.

A new day. I was excited to say good morning to a very friendly human. They let me out and did some

house cleaning. After that, I ate breakfast and went outside to play with my new friend. I knew another exciting day was ahead.

Before I had time to miss my humans too much, they were back. I was happy to see them again. They even got to give me a bath in this big tub before we left. Everyone petted me goodbye and told me how good I was. I won’t mind a vacation like that again.

For day stays or overnight boarding information, call CCAW at 435425-2050 or visit us online at colorcountryanimalwelfare.org. You can stop by with your dog to visit the facility prior to boarding. Dogs must have proof of vaccinations, including Rabies, Bordetella, and Parvo before entering the facility. $20 for "you wash" your dog; an appointment is necessary and can be made prior to boarding by calling us.

Pretty much anyone that meets me realizes I’m a huge dork that just likes tattoos.

Compass Tattoo:

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—Steve Tippetts, owner of Compass Tattoo fessional tattoo in 1991, he thought he’d stick with just one or two but fell in love with the art, and now his body is nearly covered. He became a tattoo artist in 2001 and opened his own business in Salt Lake City called Anchor Tattoo in 2006, which he has since sold to an employee when he opened Compass Tattoo.

urged him to relocate his tattoo shop and make the move here full time. When his wife secured a job as a nurse with Loa’s Legacy Treatment Center last fall, he got serious about looking for a home for his shop. Tippetts eventually signed a lease at the Taft Travel Plaza on the corner of SR24 and Scenic Byway 12 and opened for business in April of 2023.

Growing up in Utah County, Tippetts says that tattoos were very taboo, but for him, that made them very exciting. He grew up riding skateboards and playing in punk rock bands, and he tattooed himself with a calligraphy pen when he was fourteen years old. When he got his first pro-

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as a couple of crew members can feed them into the chipper. Piles must be placed perpendicular to a road or driveway with the thicker end pointed toward the access. Brush can not be chipped. Roots, rocks and dirt can ruin the chipper, so none of those, please. Please email dobrosteve90@gmail.com with your name address, phone number and a brief description of your material to be chipped. GPS coordinates are also helpful. We will leave you the chip pile for mulch or other purposes. Please

“I thought I would have a lot more tourists,” says Tippetts. Since he’s opened, he’s only tattooed a handful of visitors. His customers have mainly been locals, seasonal workers, and a few of his dedicated customers from the Wasatch Front. He’s still trying to figure out what will work best as far as what days and hours to be open but wanted locals to know that he can be available whenever someone wants to come in. He does

make your reservation by September 2, 2023.

In other news, the Wayne County Fire District is seeking a full-time Volunteer Coordinator. This position is fully paid with benefits. Applicants do not have to be firefight-

a bit of everything but especially enjoys doing black and gray portraits, and he’s currently working on a series of cactus and local wildflower designs. One thing he won’t do, though, is tattoo anyone under the age of eighteen even with parental permission. “I won’t tattoo anyone under 18,” says Tippetts, “It’s not the law but it’s a good idea.” He got a few tattoos he regretted when he was younger and wants to keep others from the same fate.

Tippetts was afraid he’d receive some pushback in a smaller town looking the way he does but says that everyone has been nothing but welcoming and excited for him to be here. “Pretty much anyone that meets me realizes I’m a huge dork that just likes tattoos,” says Tippetts.

ers, but it certainly helps us if they are. (The full job advertisement is listed on B5 of this issue.) An application packet is available from the Wayne County Clerk at 435-836-1300.

—Steve Lutz, Wayne County Fire District Chief

Courtesy Color Country Animal Welfare

Wills, Trusts, and More

Does Your Estate Plan Account for Your Blended Family

Estate planning for blended families—where one or both spouses have children from previous marriages—can be more complex than planning for “original” families. Your blended family must deal with not only the inevitability of death and taxes, but also the potential conflicts among your current spouse, ex-spouse, any children from your previous and your current marriages, and any stepchildren. Your challenge is to divide your assets among your heirs according to your wishes, while minimizing both estate tax and animosity among family members. If you die without a will or a living trust, a probate court will divide your assets among your current spouse and your biological and adopted children. Issues regarding separate property that you brought into the marriage and community property can further complicate this division. Your wishes may vary from this state-dictated distribution. For example: You may want some children to inherit more than others. If your new spouse has a substantial estate of his or her own, you may wish to leave more of your estate to your children from a previous marriage—especially if they are minors.

• If your new spouse doesn’t have substantial assets, you may wish to leave a larger portion of your estate to him or her.

• If your children from

by Jeffery J. McKenna

a previous marriage are grown and successful and you have young children with your current spouse, you may wish to leave more, or everything, to your current spouse.

If your new spouse has children from a previous marriage, you may wish to leave them an inheritance, too.

The marital deduction is a useful estate planning tool that allows assets to pass estate tax free to your current spouse when you die. Yet, if you leave everything to your current spouse to maximize the benefits of the marital deduction, children from a previous marriage could end up with nothing. There are other strategies that allow you to provide your spouse with income in trust for the remainder of his or her lifetime, with as much or as little access to the trust principal as you choose. Then upon your spouse’s death, your will or living trust can direct the remaining trust assets to pass to your children from a previous marriage.

Dealing with an exspouse in your estate plan can be a delicate matter, especially if you’ve had children together. Without smart estate planning, your ex-spouse could possibly control money you leave to your minor children. If this is not desirable, set up a trust for the children’s benefit and appoint a third-party trustee. After your death, the trustee will distribute the trust funds to your exspouse (or directly to a testamentary trustee for your children’s benefit) according to your explicit instruc-

Glass Half Full (Of Dung)

A child psychologist had twin boys—one was an optimist; the other, a pessimist.

I Was Only Breaking the Law a Little

NOW WITH A PANGUITCH AND RICHFIELD OFFICE TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AND AROUND GARFIELD AND SEVIER COUNTIES.

Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 25 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. Additionally, you can RSVP to attend one of his FREE Estate Planning Seminars in Richfield, at 159 North Main Street, every Third Thursday.

tions. The trustee has a legal obligation to make sure your ex-spouse uses any funds distributed to him or her only in your children’s interest. Your estate plan for your blended family should attempt to ensure an orderly, equitable and compassionate distribution of estate assets among your heirs, and generate minimal animosity.

Just to see what would happen, on Christmas Day, he loaded the pessimist’s room with toys and games. In the optimist’s room, he dumped a pile of horse droppings.

That night, the father found the pessimist surrounded by his gifts, crying.

“What’s wrong?” the father asked. “I have a ton of game manuals to read… I need batteries…and my toys will all eventually get broken!” sobbed the pessimist.

Passing the optimist’s room, the father found him dancing for joy around the pile of manure.

“Why are you so happy?” he asked. The optimist shouted, “There’s got to be a pony in here somewhere!”

Shower Thoughts

My daughter-in-law was driving on the freeway when the sight of flashing lights in her rearview mirror made her pull over.

“Do you know why I stopped you?” asked the state trooper. “You were going 85 miles per hour.”

“Impossible,” she argued. “I had my cruise control set at 82!”

Magic Penny

We had just finished tucking our five kids into bed when three-year-old Billy began to wail. Turns out, he had accidentally swallowed a penny and was sure he was going to die.

Desperate to calm him, my husband palmed a penny that he had in his pocket and pretended to pull it from Billy’s ear. Billy was delighted. In a flash, he snatched it from my husband’s hand, swallowed it, and demanded, “Do it again!”

THEME:

1. *"Back in ____ I hit the sack" 6. Lavatory, abbr. 9. Arctic floater

Revered Hindu

Three, to Caesar

Poison ampules, e.g.

Neckwear option

*"Sometimes it's hard to be a woman, giving ____ your love to just one man" 18. Most populous country 19. *"It's going down, I'm yelling ____" 21. *"Sugarpie honeybunch, you know that I ____

23. Act on IOU

24. Spanish sparkling wine

25. Mel ____, Giant Hall-of-Famer

28. Garbage in, garbage out, acr.

30. *"If everybody had an ocean ____ the U.S.A., then everybody'd be surfing"

35. Less than average tide

37. All's opposite

39. ____, Wind & Fire

40. Gas station brand

41. Bottom-ranking employee

43. *"The future's not ours to see, que ____"

44. ____ Coffee, whisky drink

46. African river

47. Part of a sweatshirt, sometimes

48. ____-____-tat, drum roll sound

50. Please get back to me, acr.

52. 007, for one

53. Impulse

55. Consume food 57. *"I'm going to ____, I'm gonna mess around"

61. *"And I will ____ love you" 64. Do penance

Melvin Purvis' org. 67. High school balls

with

73. Pop-ups, e.g.

74. Earp of the Wild West DOWN

1. Undergarment

2. Catalog

3. Fungal spore sacs

4. "____ at the bit"

5. Soldier's knapsack

6. Pinocchio, e.g.

7. Be unwell

8. Pancho's last name

9. Like certain print

10. *"Here's a story of a lovely ____"

11. Assortment

12. Genesis twin

15. Fast and lively, in music

20. Giving a once-over

22. Spermatozoa counterparts

24. Reassert

25. *"Believe it or not, I'm walking ____ ____"

26. Sailor's cry: "____ firma!"

27. Like an implied agreement

29. *"You're here, there's nothing I fear, and I know that my heart will ____ ____"

31. Possible allergy symptom

32. Black and white treats

33. Leather razor sharpener

34. *"Will the real Slim ____ please stand up"

36. Well-mannered Emily

38. Adult elvers

42. Live it up

45. Mooring rope

49. Though, shortened

51. Another name for papaw

54. Below, prefix

56. Be a slowpoke

57. Jellies' seeded cousins

58. A-bomb particle

59. Sheltered nook

60. Was aware of

61. Gives a hand

62. Lotus position discipline

63. Censor's target

66. *"I'm friends with the monster that's under my ____"

68. Salon offering

Solution on

As the world burns, we sit here in Panguitch with beautiful warm weather. It is nice to sit out on the porch in the evening and watch the world go by. July 22nd was a big success, with huge crowds for the parade and many kids going after the candy that was thrown from the vehicles. This was the 175th anniversary of the pioneers coming into the Salt Lake Valley, with Brigham Young declaring "this is the place." It was great fun for me because both of my old cars made it all the way; I think it was the first time in twenty years that they both made it. It is good to have Danny Yardley announcing the floats and the cars in the parade. So that people don’t get confused with my flags that I had on my yellow pickup, the one on the right side was a Panguitch Bobcat flag that was on sale last year at the school. I would like to thank the Panguitch City Manager, Lori Talbot, for moving my cars up ahead of the cheerleaders and dancers. They had way too much energy, to be behind while they do their routines. Old cars do not do well idling.

The breakfast was run by the youth of the Third Ward and not by the Lions Club, even though they were there helping out. A number of years ago, the Scouts did the 24th breakfast, and they are no more; it is now a youth fundraiser.

At the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) gathering, Randy Houston gave the folks that attended the history of Panguitch Lake. There is so much history of our area that it will give the DUP many years of information at these annual

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meetings.

The firefighters had their fire fighters luncheon, and they had some really good, giant hamburgers and all the fixings to go with them. It was good to see that they have a lot of new firefighters that were helping out that are really big; it means that the town's safety is in really good hands. Young Parker Allen was there having a good time with his family; Parker recently had his second heart transplant, and he is showing that he has gotten back much of his energy.

To have something to do in the afternoon, Pat and I went for a ride. We went up to Panguitch Lake and down to Panguitch Lake Resort and checked out their growth. It is really something to see many of those small homes being put in place. They also have put in a big RV park since the last time we were there. They are really making it into a first class resort.

We went on past the Lake and over to Mammoth Creek; we passed the Burger Barn, and it was packed. Martin Nye’s daughter and her husband own it now. We would have stopped if we hadn’t eaten a burger for lunch. The road down to Mammoth Creek is heavily wooded and has plenty of lava rock that stretches for miles. If you could figure out what to do with that rock, there are millions of dollars sitting there just waiting for someone with an idea. The Mammoth area has some really big cabins. The river runs through there, and it looks like it would be a nice sum-

mer home place. Farther down the road, you come to a fork; one road leads on to Highway 14 and the other down to Hatch. The road to Hatch is about ten miles and only half is paved. It is a beautiful ride, and you pass many big ranches, including the Hatch Ranch, which belongs to the Hatch family. Farther down the road is where you come to more cabins and a view of the valley below you. We got back in town about 7:00 and went down to the fairgrounds to see about going to the end of the rodeo. The place was packed and there weren’t any parking places, so we came home and enjoyed the evening.

On Sunday, I witnessed another miracle. The Zack Julander family had their son blessed. The miracle is that their son weighed less than three pounds at birth and was born at thirty weeks. Oh, what a great time we live in.

Coming up next will be the Garfield County Fair, and there will be plenty to do for everyone, so get your exhibits ready to go and sit back and enjoy all of the happenings. The horseshoe tournament will be going on, with the fish grab and all of the animals that will be on display. It will be four days of things to do, with rides and blow ups to slide down.

Then after that is over, it will be the ATV Rally. I have been told that there are already 230 people signed up. The cut off is 300, so if you want to take part, you had better get with the program.

Speaking of heat, it was 119 degrees in Phoenix on Thursday, and on Friday, Vegas hit 118.

Inflation has sunk back to 3% and has fallen lower for the last 13 months. Things are definitely heading in the right direction. Zillow’s recent index of rents shows rent inflation has fallen back to its pre-pandemic trend. Prices that skyrocketed during the pandemic, like used cars and eggs, are retreating also. The growth in our country has a down side. The tight job market will lead to wage gains that will keep inflation above the 2% target. Also, if you watch the market, you will see that the cost of oil has gone up $6.00 a barrel and that will be an excuse for the big oil companies to raise gas prices. So the Central Bank, when it meets in two weeks, will probably raise interest rates again.

I saw on the news last week that when school starts, along with sports, one of the teams that belongs to Region 20, Diamond Ranch, will no longer be in business. They have lost their accreditation. They were a private school that took in troubled students, and you never knew what kind of team that they might have.

“And if you should survive to 105, look at all you'll derive out of being alive! And here is the best part, you have a head start if you are among the very young at heart.” (You have to be really old to remember that song.) Mack O.

Bryce Council: Approval of advertisement support for the Garfield County Junior Livestock Show, road improvements, Garfield Memorial Health Care Foundation's annual fundraising dinner, the 2023 Canyon2Canyon event, community service projects for the National Day of Service and Remembrance, and a report from the Bryce Centennial Committee discussed.

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past month. Several sections of road were paved in Bryce Canyon City, including the housing area east of Highway 63. Some areas still need speed bumps, striping, and signage, which will be installed in the coming weeks.

• Bus Stop Location Change: The school bus stop is being relocated to a more convenient and safe area where children can wait indoors. A map will be provided to parents to avoid traffic confusion during drop-offs.

Garfield Memorial Health Care Foundation: The foundation is hosting its annual fundraising dinner and is seeking funds to benefit activities at Garfield Memorial Hospital. The council approved a $2000 donation for a Platinum Sponsorship to support the event. The foundation dinner will be held on August 3rd at Ruby's Inn. A separate $1000 donation was approved for the accompanying auction.

• Business License Name Change: The council approved changing the name of Taryn Syrett’s TSNAP plumbing business to Color Country Plumbing.

• Equipment Proposals: A proposal for a new walking mower was dis-

cussed to improve lawn maintenance around the Shuttle Station. An electric water heater estimate and two bathroom faucets with labor costs totaling $1200 were also discussed. The council agreed to vote on the expenditures at the next meeting.

Department Reports:

• Wellness Center: Electrical work is completed, and bleachers have been installed.

• Cemetery Protocols: The city is considering putting guidelines in place regarding placing personal items on headstones. Personal items are interfering with lawn maintenance.

• Founders Day/Employee Party: An employee party will be held on August 15th at Ruby's Inn, featuring food, games, a bouncy house, and community participation. All are welcome to attend.

Canyon-2-Canyon

Event: 230 people are currently registered for the annual 17-mile bike ride between Red Canyon and Inspiration Point. The event will take place on August 26th and include various activities such as bake sales, a raffle, dinner, and a live auction event.

• National Day of Service: On Saturday, September 9th, 2023, community service projects will be conducted in various townships along

Highway 12. These initiatives are part of the National Day of Service and Remembrance, also known as 9/11 Day, which is a federallyrecognized event held annually around the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. These projects will be taking place not only in our local area but also across the entire nation. Each township will be hosting its own service project. There will be lunch and t-shirts available for participants. All are welcome to come and participate in their community’s event and help build civic pride. Event details will be updated and available on justserve.org at the beginning of August.

• Centennial Committee: The committee has been preparing for the first Heritage Days festival at the end of September in Bryce Canyon National Park. Additionally, there is an anticipated increase in visitors for the upcoming eclipse on October 14th. Moving forward, the Centennial Committee meeting will be combined with the monthly Partners meeting. The next Bryce Canyon City Town Council meeting is scheduled for August 3, 2023.

Out & About for the Summer

Ask an Expert: Tick Talk: Advice for Avoiding Ticks in Utah

by Kate Richardson, Utah State University Extension Arthropod Diagnostician

Utah Has Received 137% of Normal Precipitation; Statewide Reservoir Storage is at 86%

SALT LAKE CITY -

Utah’s water supply continues to benefit from a stellar winter as of the beginning of July. The state has experienced a gradual melt-off, which has helped replenish water reserves.

support and cooperation of community members, policy makers and legislators, we are confident in maintaining a resilient water supply in Utah.

UTAH - Ticks are tiny arachnids that pose a potential threat to humans and animals because they can transmit diseases. In Utah, the primary tick species of concern is the Rocky Mountain wood tick, known for transmitting Colorado tick fever. The only human-attaching tick capable of transmitting Lyme disease in Utah is the Western blacklegged tick. While the likelihood of encountering this species in Utah is low, it is important to take precautions. Ticks are of concern because pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or protozoa can be transmitted when infected ticks feed on humans.

Ticks are commonly found in Utah from the

time of snowmelt through mid-July, and they can become active again in the fall. Ticks are usually found at ground level to three feet above in grass, low plants, and brush along the edges of fields and woodlands. They do not jump or fly; instead, they climb vegetation and wait for a host to pass by.

To protect against tick-borne illnesses, check yourself carefully after being in tick habitats. Pay close attention to the armpits, waistline, belly button, scalp, and crotch. Ticks may take a few hours to find a feeding site, which will allow you to detect and remove them promptly.

Proper removal of ticks is crucial to reduce the risk of disease trans-

mission. For larger hard ticks, use tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible, targeting the mouthparts. Pull the tick straight upward without twisting or crushing it. Use steady pressure until it releases. Smaller hard ticks can be scraped off with a knife blade or credit card edge. If the tick’s head breaks off and remains in the skin, use a sterile needle to carefully lift or scrape it. Wash the wound with soap and water after tick is removed. Apply an over-the-counter antibiotic ointment to help reduce the chance of catching a disease or secondary infection.

After removal, save the tick in rubbing alcohol for identification in case symptoms develop. Seek

Vessel Anchoring Information for Glen Canyon NRA

medical attention if you develop any tick-borne disease symptoms, including fever, chills, headache, fatigue, muscle and joint aches, swollen lymph nodes, and a target-shaped rash at the tick site. Visit the Centers for Disease Control web page on Diseases Transmitted by Ticks for more information.

Prevention is the best way to avoid ticks and their potential pathogens. Consider these tips. Avoid grassy, bushy, and sage-brush areas along edges of woodlands and fields, especially from March to mid-July.

• Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts. Tuck shirts into pants and pants into socks. Apply tick repellant to clothing before entering tick habitat. Wear light-colored clothing to make it easier to detect and remove ticks. Always complete a thorough check for ticks after being in tick habitat.

If you discover a tick bite, contact the Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab at Utah State University. The lab can provide identification through photos submitted via email or phone. (Physical samples of ticks cannot be accepted due to safety protocols.)

“Last year, we were facing unfavorable records. Now, we are achieving positive milestones,” Candice Hasenyager, the director of the Division of Water Resources, said, “This year’s exceptional snowpack offers us a unique opportunity to enhance our resilience to drought by continuing to conserve and preserve our water supply.”

According to the latest data from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Utah has currently received 137% of normal precipitation. This is a significant improvement when compared to last year when precipitation was 7% below normal. Soil moisture has been a major driver for how efficient the state’s runoff has been. The record snowpack kept the soil moisture high. Very little runoff soaked into the soil and instead refilled streams, rivers, lakes and reservoirs.

Statewide reservoir storage is at 86%. Last year at this time our reservoirs were 59% full. For context, 72% is normal for this time of the year. The diligent water management practices, coupled with a recordbreaking snowpack, have contributed to the healthy storage levels in our reservoirs. This robust water supply ensures reliable water availability for various sectors, including agriculture, municipal needs and recreational activities. However, we need ongoing conservation efforts to sustain this positive trajectory and preserve our water resources for future generations. With the continued

Great Salt Lake levels have peaked for the year at an elevation of 4194.0’(on June 19 and 20). Roughly 5.5 feet above the record low set last November. The lake’s salinity has returned to favorable levels. As inflows to the lake decrease and temperatures increase, the lake will experience a decline until around October, when cooler temperatures and precipitation increases.

Recently, Brian Steed was named as the Great Salt Lake Commissioner.

“We are excited to work with Brian in this new role,” Hasenyager said. “He brings a wealth of experience that benefited DNR during his time as executive director and more recently as the first executive director of Utah State University’s Land, Water and Air Institute.” —Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Resources

Courtesy National Park Service

Beached Houseboat on Lake Powell. During this busy boating season, the National Park Service (NPS) would like to remind visitors that pin anchoring vessels is illegal in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

GLEN CANYON

N.R.A. - During this busy boating season, the National Park Service (NPS) would like to remind visitors that pin anchoring vessels is illegal in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. This includes the placement of metal stakes in any holes within the sandstone, even if the hole is pre-existing. Authorized methods of anchoring vessels include burying anchors in sand, tying vessels off to natural features and/or other anchoring methods that do not involve the permanent alteration of natural features.

In addition, the NPS would also like to remind boaters that reserving beaches along the shoreline of Lake Powell is not permitted. If boaters encounter unattended anchoring devices, this

does not indicate reservation of the beach and the beach should be considered available for use.

For more information on anchoring vessels on

Lake Powell, please visit https://www.nps.gov/glca/ learn/news/houseboatstaking.htm.

—National Park Service

Rocky Mountain wood tick. Courtesy Centers for Disease Control

This has been a great opportunity to see project areas where we are working with our partners to manage our forests proactively. This work can’t be done by one agency. By practicing shared stewardship, we can address the wildfire crisis on all lands through jointly identified priorities and shared resources.—Spencer Cox, Utah Governor

Project Tours:

What happened to Venus? It was reliably there in the evening sky for months, and then, it quickly disappeared.

This is easier to understand with a diagram than with words alone, so refer to the diagram, which is largely self-explanatory. Venus orbits faster than the Earth on an inside track, so it catches and passes us, moving from the east of the sun—when it is in the evening sky—to the west of the sun—when it is in the

July 31 - August 6

by John Mosley

across the face of the sun, and that won’t happen again until 2117.

Note also that Mercury does the same thing as Venus, although, being closer to the sun, it goes through a similar set of motions much more quickly, and, of course, it stays nearer to the sun. Mercury will pass between the Earth and Sun on September 5.

With Venus gone, we’re left with Mars and Mercury low in the west in evening twilight. 35 min-

On July 17, 2023, state, federal and local officials—including Utah Gov. Spencer Cox—visited forest management projects to see how Utah’s land managers are proactively addressing the wildfire crisis. The group stopped midway in Beaver to take a ground tour of the Beaver River project area.

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and more.

“This has been a great opportunity to see project areas where we are working with our partners to manage our forests proactively,” said Gov. Cox. “This work can’t be done by one agency. By practicing shared stewardship, we can address the wildfire crisis on all lands through jointly identified priorities and shared resources.”

The Utah Army National Guard flew participants on a UH-60 Black Hawk and a UH-72 Lakota helicopter over projects underway in the Beaver River watershed and Monroe Mountain. They also discussed the 2018 Dollar Ridge Fire, which consumed more than 68,000 acres and impacted the watershed, which has cost the Central Utah Water Conservancy District over $30 million to address and rectify.

“In looking at the landscape as a whole, fire suppression has caused fuels to build up over the last century. Prescribed fire is an important part of creating resilient forests and forest systems,” said Jamie Barnes, State Forester and director of the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands. “This overgrowth of fuels has created unhealthy forests and threatens our communities and the watersheds Utahns rely upon.”

“The Utah Guard

supports the state on an annual basis helping fight fires and participating in flood management discussions; the opportunity to collaborate with the governor’s office and shared stewardship aligns with the National Guard's efforts to mitigate the loss of life and damage to public lands and property. We look forward to our continued partnership with the governor and shared stewardship to protect communities, Utah’s citizens, and the environment,” said Col. Erick Wiedmeier, director of military support to civilian authorities.

The group stopped midway in Beaver to take a ground tour of the Beaver River project area.

“Viewing project areas both from the air and the ground provided valuable insight into the size and scope of the work taking place and the investment necessary to continue it,” said Joel Ferry, DNR executive director. “The Beaver River project is a shining example of how Shared Stewardship works with its cross-boundary collaborative approach to forest treatments within Beaver Canyon and the Beaver River Watershed.”

The Beaver Ranger District and its partners plan, make decisions and implement large-scale projects that reduce wildfire risk, improve forest health, provide for sustainable recreation, increase water quantity and stimulate the economy.

“Touring the state

with federal, state and local partners emphasizes the importance of ongoing collaboration and joint decision-making at all levels to meet our forest management goals,” said Redge Johnson, PLPCO’s director. “We will continue to promote meaningful coordination and joint decision-making to support statewide forest management through the state, local and federal efforts of the Shared Stewardship program and Utah’s nearly two-decade-old Watershed Restoration Initiative.”

Since the initial Shared Stewardship agreement in 2019, more than $20 million from state and federal appropriations has been invested in active forest management projects on a cross-boundary and landscape scale. In 2022, Gov. Cox signed an updated Shared Stewardship Agreement to re-establish the state’s commitment to work collaboratively with federal partners to improve forest health and create resilient forest systems to combat the ongoing wildfire crisis.

—Utah Department of Natural Resources

morning sky. Its motion in the sky appears to be fastest when its closest to us, so it moved quickly in the final days of June and first of July.

The diagram shows that Venus will reappear to the right of the sun—in the morning sky—just as quickly as it left the sun in the evening sky, so late in August, it’ll pop back into view in morning twilight, and it’ll quickly gain altitude. Then, it’ll be the brilliant “morning star” the rest of the year.

Note that Venus passes closest to the sun (as we see it) on August 13, but it won’t pass in front of the sun. At closest, it is 8° below (south of) the sun. Our orbits have to line up just right for Venus to “transit”

utes after sunset, Mercury is only 7° high in the west and Mars, which is fainter, is 8° to the upper left of Mercury. You’ll need a flat horizon and probably binoculars.

There’s one more planet in the evening sky, which is Saturn. Saturn rises toward 10 p.m. The moon is near Saturn on the night of the 2nd.

Jupiter follows about three hours later, and it’s far brighter than any star, so you can’t miss it.

The so-called “supermoon” of August 1 is the first supermoon of the month; the second is on August 30. You can read what I think about the nonsense surrounding these nonevents by going to the Sky Reports archive at https:// stellarvistaobservatory.org/

category/sky-reports/ and scrolling back to the week of July 3-9.

Once the moon is several days past full and the sky once again is fully dark, at least until moonrise, be sure to look for meteors. The famous Perseid Meteor Shower, which peaks on the night of the 12th, has already started, although it’s ramping up to maximum slowly, but there are several other minor showers, some of which last a long time, that combine

to make summer an especially rewarding time to get comfortable and watch for meteors. You’ll also see a lot of satellites. Two especially good references are: https://www.space. com/summer-meteorshowers-2023-explained and https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/ meteor-shower-calendar/

John Mosley was Program Supervisor of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles for 27 years and is the author of “Stargazing for Beginners” and “Stargazing with Binoculars and Telescopes.” He and his wife live in St. George, where he continues to stargaze from his retirement home while serving on the advisory committee for Stellar Vista Observatory.

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

Karl Hunt | Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands

Courtesy Rich Csenge Venus viewed from Earth.

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 Aug. 16, 2023 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

GARFIELD COUNTY

NEW APPLICATION(S)

97-2510 (A83840): Brandon Steed propose(s) using 1.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (Northwest of Ten Mile Spring) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S)

61-3421 (a50500): William L Bernard Trust Agreement dated October 19, 2005 propose(s) using 0.1288 cfs OR 10 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 Miles East of Hatch) for COMMERCIAL: This will be used at an Equine RV Park for culinary and other various uses.

61-3432 (a50530): Trent and Staci Curtis, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.5328 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile north of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

EXTENSION(S)

61-3413 (a33445o): Twin Ventures, LLC is/are filing an extension for 0.0181 cfs OR 6.7566 ac-ft. from the South Fork Sevier River (1.5 mi NE of Hatch) for IRRIGATION.

WAYNE COUNTY

NEW APPLICATION(S)

95-5501 (A83830): State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands propose(s) using 1.53 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles NW of Cainville) for STOCKWATERING.

95-5502 (A83842): Lion Mountain Properties LLC propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 0.51 ac-ft. from groundwater (Grover) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

95-5503 (A83843): Brad or Sherry Smith propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 0.51 ac-ft. from groundwater (Grover, UT) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

95-5504 (A83844): Martin & Elizabeth Clark Family Trust propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 0.51 ac-ft. from groundwater (Grover, UT) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

95-5505 (A83845): Randal or Pamela Clark propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 0.51 ac-ft. from groundwater (Grover, UT) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

95-5506 (A83847): Kent & Heather Hansen propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (3.3 miles SE of Teasdale, UT) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

EXTENSION(S)

95-5284 (A32509b): Teasdale Special Service District is/are filing an extension for 0.197 cfs OR 100 ac-ft. from the Green River and Wells in Hanksville area (near Caineville) for IRRIGATION.

95-434 (A32509): Wayne County Water Conservancy District is/are filing an extension for 97.2258 cfs OR 49370.618 ac-ft. from the Green River and Wells in Hanksville area (near Caineville) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

95-5440 (A32509e): Wayne County Water Conservancy District is/are filing an extension for 0.3939 cfs OR 200 ac-ft. from the Green River and Wells in Hanksville area (near Caineville) for IRRIGATION.

95-5485 (A32509g): Wayne County Water Conservancy District is/are filing an extension for 0.0229 cfs OR 11.45 ac-ft. from the Green River and Wells in Hanksville area (near Caineville) for IRRIGATION.

95-5499 (A32509h): Kelly Taylor, Wayne County Water Conservancy District is/are filing an extension for 0.016 cfs OR 8 ac-ft. from the Green River and Wells in Hanksville area (near Caineville) for IRRIGATION.

95-5441 (A32509f): Wayne County Water Conservancy District, Wood Brothers is/are filing an extension for 0.0487 cfs OR 24.332 ac-ft. from groundwater (near Caineville) for STOCKWATERING.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E., State Engineer

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 20 & 27, 2023

SURPLUS SALE GARFIELD COUNTY

GARFIELD COUNTY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

2021 CAT 938M Loader. Like new condition with approximately 400 Hours.

BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE UNTIL 5:00 P.M., AUGUST 11, 2023. BIDS WILL BE OPENED MONDAY, August 14, 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 JULY 27 and AUGUST 3 & 10, 2023

The Insider Legal Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE WAYNE COUNTY

As required by Utah Code, Public and Logic and Accuracy testing will be performed on the voting equipment that will be used in the upcoming Primary Election. The testing will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa, UT. Any interested person may attend and observe the testing.

Felicia Snow, Wayne County Clerk/Auditor

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 27 and AUGUST 3, 2023

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

CLAY CREEK AOPS & INDIAN HOLLOW BRIDGE

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Garfield County is seeking the services of a qualified contractor to construct a bridge and box culvert at Clay Creek and a bridge at Indian Hollow. Work will be conducted in Clay Creek and Indian Hollow, Garfield County, UT, and shall conform to Forest Service standards and specifications and current local laws and codes. Pre-bid site visit and review leaves Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Monday, July 17, 2023, at 1:00 p.m.

If you are interested in submitting a proposal, information on the can be obtained from Garfield County Public Works Department, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah 84759, Telephone (435) 238-0935, Email: dave.dodds@ garfield.utah.gov. The proposal submission deadline is 4:00 pm on August 04, 2023. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals.

Garfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Dated this 6th day of July 2023

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 13, 20 & 27, 2023

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF UTAH, GARFIELD COUNTY

55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, Telephone: (435) 676-1104; Facsimile: (435) 676-8239.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT EDMUND MACCACHREN, deceased, NOTICE

TO CREDITORS, Case No. 233600009, Assigned Judge: MANDY LARSEN, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MAREE DUNCAN AND ROBERT MACCACHREN were appointed as Personal Representatives of the estate of ROBERT EDMUND MACCACHREN and creditors of the estate are given notice to present their claims to BARRY L. HUNTINGTON, attorney for the estate, P.O. Box 388, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, within 3 months after the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.

DATED this 17th day of July, 2023.

BARRY L. HUNTINGTON

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 27 and AUGUST 3, 10 & 17, 2023

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

GARFIELD COUNTY

DOCUMENT 001113

Garfield County, PO Box 77, Panguitch, UT 84759

General Notice: Garfield County(Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Garfield County–Henrieville Emergency Watershed Protection.

Bids for construction of the Project will be received at the Garfield County Offices located at 55 South Main, Panguitch, UT 84759, until August 10th at 2:00 p.m. lo

cal time. At that time, the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the following Work: three concrete low water crossings, gabion basket bank protection and grad stabilization structures,400 feet of CHDPE pipe, and related work. Bids will be received for a single con

tract.

Owner anticipates that the Project’s total bid price will be approximately $180,000. The Project has an ex

pected duration of 30 calendar days.

Obtaining Bidding Documents:

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

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

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Jones & DeMille Engineering, Inc., 1535 South 100 West, Richfield, UT 84701 Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except holidays or may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated websites and the Issuing Office.

Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office upon payment of $40.00 for each set, no part of which will be refunded. Make checks payable to Jones & DeMille Engineering, Inc.

Pre-bid Conference:

A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on August 2nd at 2:00 p.m. local time at Henrieville Fire Station, 70 West Main Street, Henrieville, Utah, 84776. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required.

Instructions to Bidders:

For further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. The Owner may reject any or all bids submitted.

Issued by:

Owner: Garfield County By: David Dodds

Title:

NOTICE OF VACANCY LOA TOWN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

Loa Town P/Z Commission is seeking to fill one vacancy! If you are interested in joining this great group of people and serving your community, please contact Michelle Brian or Jeanette Taylor at 435-836-2160 for more details. Or you may stop in the Loa Town Hall at 80 W. Center Loa between the hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You must be a resident of Loa to apply for this position.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 27 and AUGUST 3, 2023

Obituaries

Kathy Shakespeare

TROPIC - Kathryn Marie Orton Shakespeare passed away on July 13, 2023 in Panguitch, UT. She was born on March 12, 1948, to Earl Whitney and Marie Walker Orton in Cedar City, UT. She married Darwin J. Shakespeare in Parowan on May 1, 1971; their marriage was solemnized in the St. George temple on April 1, 2004. Kathy loved her children, grandchildren, and all the kids she worked with at the school. She was known as the “Hugging Bandit;” she would talk to anyone she met and ask them how they were and where they were from. She had various jobs in her lifetime, but her favorite was working at the school, first as a paraprofessional then the secretary of the elementary. She was an excellent seamstress and did many alterations for people around the area. She had a great love for music and was a wonderful singer.

She is survived by her daughter, Krisette (David) Thompson; son-in-law, Dack Cleveland; grandchildren: Whitney, Loyd, Samantha, and Krash; brothers: Larry (Karen) Orton; Kenneth (Michele) Orton; sister, Julie (Steven) Farrer.

She was preceded in death by parents; husband, Darwin; daughter, Katie Marie Cleveland; and grandson, Dack Emery Cleveland.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 12:00 Noon in the Tropic Ward Chapel, where friends may call from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Burial will be in the Tropic Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www. maglebymortuary.com

LaRue Peterson

1927 - 2023

LOA - Marelda LaRue Oyler Peterson, age 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep July 17, 2023 at her home in Loa, Utah.

LaRue was born July 13, 1927, a daughter of Annie Elizabeth Ernsten and Ammon Oyler Jr. in Loa, Utah. She was the 12th child of a family of 13 children. She was only four years old when her father passed away, which left her mother alone to raise 13 children. The children were all taught to work hard to help provide for the family.

Despite their trials, she always said they were happy and had whatever they needed. LaRue attended Wayne High School where she was a cheerleader.

LaRue met and fell in love with Clinton D. Peterson when he returned from serving in WWII. They were married June 11, 1946. LaRue and Clinton were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on July 6, 1983. Clint preceded her in death May 11, 2007.

LaRue was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She held several callings but said teaching Sunbeams in Sunday School was her favorite. She and Clint served in the Manti Temple.

She will always be remembered as a fun, loving and caring mother, and compassionate friend and neighbor. She loved to crochet and create beautiful things. She made many quilts which she gave to grandkids and family.

She is survived by her two sons: Russell (Pam) Peterson and Brad (Lynn) Peterson, and her daughter: Sharon Peterson Wintch; daughter-in-law: Jan Hepworth; as well as 18 grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren.

LuRue is preceded in death by her parents; 12 brothers and sisters; son-in-law: Dennis Wintch; and her son: Danny C. Peterson.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 12 Noon in the Fremont LDS Ward Chapel, 50 South 100 West in Fremont, where friends called for viewing Wednesday morning from 10:00-11:30 prior to services.

Burial will be in the Loa Cemetery under the care of Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

Obituaries

Chuck Floyd

TROPIC - Charles Jason Floyd passed away in his home Friday, July 14, 2023, at the age of 58. Charles, fondly known as Chuck, was born to Janice and John Floyd on February 20,1965, in Torrance, California and is the oldest of two children. Dad grew up in Panguitch. He went to Panguitch High School where he joined the wrestling team and was a proud Bobcat! Later, Dad joined the National Guard’s 222nd Battalion in Beaver, where he served as a 13 Bravo and had special training in nuclear warfare.

Chuck married Sheila Beebe, and together, they had one son and formerly divorced. Then married Stephanie Excell and moved to Salt Lake where Dad owned and operated T&C Gas Piping for nine years, then worked for Air Design where he loved working with family and friends.

Together with Stephanie, they had four children and previously divorced.

He moved home to Garfield County where he lived in Tropic and started working at Ruby’s Inn and Bryce Canyon. He worked there for more than ten years doing various jobs such as head of maintenance, trail rides, and photography. Dad loved his Ruby’s Inn family, and we are forever grateful to them.

He loved spending time with his grandchildren when they came to visit. He would take them horseback riding, 4-wheeling, hiking, arm wrestling, and even liked to do a little country dancing. He loved the mountains and his dog, Coe. They liked to go fishing, hunting, and trapping; he also enjoyed throwing a frisbee around and playing fetch. Everywhere he went, Coe dog was always by his side.

He is preceded in death by his father, John Arthur Floyd; and survived by his mother, Janice Floyd; brother, Steve (Kasidi) Floyd; children: Joshua Jason Floyd, Dustin Kent (Amanda) Floyd, Lyndsee Marx, Shantel Floyd, Victoria (Gary) Luahiwa; and his nine grandchildren: Kyler Brackon Gregory, Kingstyn Wesley Marx, Knixxon Tru Marx, Everly Jade Huerta, Dakota Joshua Luahiwa, Teagen John Floyd, Aiden James Floyd, Paxten Kent Floyd, and Oden Charles Floyd (with whom he shared a birthday); nieces and nephew: Keni Floyd, Kezli Floyd, and Moxin Floyd.

Dad will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends.

In lieu of flowers the family would greatly appreciate any donations made towards the cost of funeral expenses. Donations can be made through Venmo @floydsprite or in person as we do not have a bank account set up at this time.

Cremation services held in the Magleby Mortuary Crematory. A celebration of life will be held in his honor at Ruby’s Inn, in the Red Canyon conference room on Saturday August 5, 2023 from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 p.m. for all who wish to join us.

Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

Legal Notices

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT HUNGRY CREEK VEGETATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST ESCALANTE RANGER DISTRICT

The Escalante Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the Hungry Creek Vegetation Improvement Project. The proposed project is located within Garfield County, Utah on the Escalante Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest (DNF). The project consists of approximately 103,000 acres, an analysis area which covers both the Pine Creek and North Creek 6 HUC watersheds. Within this boundary, approximately 48,000 acres would receive vegetation treatments such as thinning, timber stand improvement or mastication and approximately 46,000 acres are proposed for prescribed fire treatment. Note that vegetation treatments and prescribed fire may occur on the same acreage. Approximately 28,290 additional acres would be a maximum management area. Maximum Manageable Areas would not be actively ignited through prescribed fire and don’t include vegetation treatments but should fire carry into them as a result of the surrounding prescribed fire, they would be managed for fuels reduction. The Hungry Creek Vegetation Improvement Project would facilitate landscape-scale forest vegetation management to promote resiliency of the ecosystem while maintaining the aesthetics and character of the landscape. The proposed project is an activity implementing a land management plan and is subject to a pre-decisional objection process at 36 CFR 218 Subparts A and B.

The proposed project, notice, and additional information is available on-line at the Dixie National Forest website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60745

The EA and supporting documentation are also available for review at the Escalante Ranger District office. Additional information regarding this project can be obtained from: Terry Delay, District Ranger, 755 West Main, P.O. Box 246, Escalante, UT 84726-0246, or by phone 435826-5400. How to Comment and Timeframe: This will serve as the formal Notice of Opportunity to Comment for this project. The opportunity to comment ends 30 days following the date of publication of the legal notice in The Insider, the newspaper of record. Only those who submit timely and specific written comments §218.2 regarding the proposed project or activity during a public comment period established by the responsible official are eligible to file an objection §218.24(b)(6). For issues to be raised in objections, they must be based on previously submitted specific written comments regarding the proposed project or activity and attributed to the objector. The publication date of the legal notice in the newspaper of record is the exclusive means for calculating the time to submit written comments on a proposed project or activity. The time period for the opportunity to comment on a proposed project or activity to be documented with an environmental assessment shall not be extended. It is the responsibility of all individuals and organizations to ensure that their comments are received in a timely manner.

The preferred method to submit written comments is through the project website comment portal located at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60745. To submit comments using the web form, select "Comment on Project" under "Get Connected" on the right panel of the project's web page. Comments may also be submitted by email to: comments-intermtn-dixie-escalante@usda. gov. Electronic comments must be submitted in a common digital format such as an email message, plain text (.txt), rich text format (.rtf), or Word (.doc, .docx). For objection eligibility, each individual or representative from each entity submitting timely and specific written comments regarding the proposed project or activity must either sign the comments or verify identity upon request §218.24(b) (8). Written comments may be submitted by mail to: Terry DeLay, PO Box 246, Escalante, Utah, 84716. The office business hours for submitting hand-delivered comments are: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays at 755 West Main, P.O. Box 246, Escalante, UT 84726. Comments may be faxed to 435-826-5491. The main office number is 435-826-5400. Electronic, written, hand-delivered, and facsimile comments concerning this project will be accepted.

Please state “Hungry Creek Vegetation Improvement Project” in the subject line when providing electronic comments, or on the envelope when replying by mail.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 27, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BICKNELL TOWN

The Bicknell Town Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on August 3, 2023, at the Bicknell Town Hall, 64 W. 100 N. Bicknell UT 84715 to receive comments on the town’s application to the Permanent Community Impact Board for funding to purchase a skid steer and attachments for it.

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

Kelsey Brinkerhoff, Town Clerk

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 20 & 27, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BICKNELL TOWN

The Bicknell Town Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:45 p.m. on August 3, 2023, at the Bicknell Town Hall, 64 W. 100 N. Bicknell UT 84715. The hearing is to consider adding another tier to the current usage water rates. This would affect only customers using more than 12,000 gallons each month. The regular Town Council meeting will follow this hearing.

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

Kelsey Brinkerhoff, Town Clerk

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 20 & 27, 2023

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Wayne County Fire District Volunteer Coordinator

The Wayne County Fire District seeks a dynamic, self driven and dedicated individual for a position that offers unique professional challenges and opportunity for professional advancement.

The Wayne County Fire District Volunteer Coordinator (VC) will function under the supervision of the WCFD Chief and the WCFD Board. This position is funded by a FEMA grant and is authorized for 4 years by that funding source. No assurance is given beyond that period and is dependent on continued funding. The rank of the successful candidate for this position will be determined by qualifications set by the Chief and the Board. The person selected will be required to reside in Wayne County to serve in the position.

The VC will be responsible for the following:

• Act as training and recruitment officer

• Develop and coordinate a recruitment and retention program

• Establish and maintain records systems to track training and certification of FFs

• Assess needs for PPE and other fire equipment.

• Establish regular monthly training programs for each station and assist BC’s in providing that training. Coordinate District wide training programs using UFRA, FFSL, USFM, local and other training providers.

• Insure that as part of station training activity that all equipment is inspected, tested and used

• Tracking the time spent by each FF participating in any department program, based on data received from BCs

• In cooperation with the Treasurer and the Chief, provide data and reports required by FEMA for the SAFER grant funds.

• Establish professional development plans for personnel and facilitate enrollment in classes and completion of task books, certification records etc.

• Submit documentation for the award of training and response stipends.

• Act as liaison with the Utah FF Certification Office.

• Respond to fires, other emergencies and requests for service.

• Assist the Chief with departmental planning, operations, recordkeeping, public education, grant writing and administration and other official duties.

Preferred initial qualifications include:

Structural Firefighter I& II; Wildland FF I& II; Haz Mat awareness & Operations; Fire Instructor I. If the candidate does not currently possess those, they are required within 1 year of hire.

A salary and benefit package is available based on qualifications, experience and skills at the discretion of the Fire District Board.

Wayne County Fire District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Call 435 836 1300 for an application packet.

Grand Staircase Escalante Partners Communications Manager Position

An opportunity to work with us and support Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument! Grand Staircase Escalante Partners (GSEP) is seeking a creative and innovative Communications Manager to develop and implement our communications strategy, including preparing and disseminating e-blasts, newsletters, donor communications, marketing materials, and reports. The CM will also manage the organization’s communications channels and digital platforms, including email, website, and social media accounts. We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrated success in developing impactful and engaging communications and is passionate about the protection of public lands. This position has the option of working remotely with a salary range of $50,000 - $65,000 DOE.

Please visit gsenm.org/communications-manager for a full description of this position and application instructions.

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Position Announcements

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

Part-Time Custodian at Bryce Valley High

Para-Professional in Preschool at Bryce Valley Elementary

Part-Time Custodian at Boulder Elementary

Remediation Specialist / Librarian at Bryce Valley High Food Service Manager in Panguitch Computer Science Para-Professional at Panguitch Elementary

Drama/Music Teacher at Panguitch Middle/High Head & Assistant Track Coach at Bryce Valley High Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers in Escalante Route Bus Driver in Boulder

Para-Professionals/Aides at All Schools

Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

SALARY: Please see 2023-2024 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