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Thursday, August 16, 2018

Issue # 1268

Garfield County Pageant

Nine contestants competed for Junior Miss Garfield County, Outstanding Teen and Miss Garfield County Titles

Wayne County Commission Meeting August 8, 2018

by Ronni Egan

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GARFIELD COUNTY - The Miss Garfield County Pageant was held at Escalante High School on August 11 with nine contestants competing for titles of Miss Garfield County, Miss Garfield County Outstanding Teen, and Junior Miss Garfield County. Assembled left to right are: Shavell Peterson, Panguitch - Jr Miss Attendant, Cecelia Knaphus, Escalante - Jr Miss Garfield, McKynlee Cottam, Escalante - OT Attendant, Kamree Albrecht, Panguitch - Miss Garfield County's Outstanding Teen, Emilia Knaphus, Escalante - Miss Garfield County, Brenley Veater, Panguitch - 1st Attendant to Miss Garfield, Megan White, Escalante - Attendant to Miss Garfield, Madison Syrett, Tropic - Attendant to Miss Garfield, Nicole Bremner, Panguitch - Attendant to Miss Garfield.

Episode Six –EMO and EMS

by Bonnie Mangold WAYNE COUNTY - County last May, and in June Back to acronyms. The plan Michael Stephenson began the was to have separate articles job of Manager for Emergency about Wayne County’s emer- Medical Services. As you might gency management operations imagine many emergency or and its emergency medical ser- disaster situations would invices, and the people manag- volve medical services, hence ing these services. But as they the need to coordinate medical have to coordinate their work – preparedness with every other and share a cramped office – it type of emergency support made sense to write about both function. These support funcmanagement positions, the tions range from transportation people filling them and what issues to firefighting to comtheir responsibilities are, in the munications, mass care, public health, hazardous materials, same episode.

Jeanie Webster assumed search and rescue, and the list the position of County EmerEpisode 6 gency Manager for Wayne Cont'd on page 3

Escalante City Council Sets Vacation Rental Moratorium August 7 ESCALANTE - Escalante City’s August 7 council meeting began with a public hearing regarding three planning and zoning. First was amending the ordinance related to “permitted uses” in commercial zones; the second i t e m was adding a blade sign definition to the city sign ordinance; and the third was establishing a temporary moratorium on new bed and breakfast, inn and holiday home permits in residential zones.

Mayor Melani Torgersen was away for the meeting and council member Guy Graham presided.

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WAYNE COUNTY Commissioner Wood began the meeting by inquiring if anyone in the room would care to lead the opening prayer. Mr. Dan McClendon of Garkane Energy obliged.

Dan McClendon-Garkane Energy : There ensued a presentation by Mr. McClendon regarding Garkane's response to the power outages during the fire on Highway 24 near Richfield, in June. Garkane Energy co-op has one of the largest geographic areas of any electic coop in the country, at over 16,000 square miles, with 13,000 members. Commissioners were concerned that they had very little communication from Garkane during the outages, and request-

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

THURS. AUGUST 16 - WED. AUGUST 22

Sunny and mostly sunny days ahead and not a high chance of much needed rain. Chances are 10 - 20 % throughout the week. Highs in the low 80s; lows in the 50s.

ed that this be rememdied in future situations.

One of the greatest concerns voiced by Mr. McClendon is that there is only one electric line running east to west in the county, which runs through Capitol Reef National Park. He said that, although the line has been upgraded 3 times since 1974, working with the Park Service to keep trees trimmed and the lines in good repair is a "miserable process." He said a second line, which most counties have, would be great, perhaps west of Boulder Mountain, but that Wayne County's geography makes such an un-

BOULDER - The August Boulder Town Planning Commission meeting began with a review of the second draft of the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance. The ordinance states that, while anyone is allowed to have an ADU (which may be used for non-rent generat-

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Moqui Motor Madness Draws Record Number of Entries

Teasdale Bench Parcel to Remain Res/Ag TEASDALE – At a SITLA Board of Trustees meeting on July 26, a group of investors won a bid to purchase the 120 acre Teasdale Bench parcel that was at one time slated to become a gravel pit. With the investors’ purchase, the land will remain within the Wayne County zoning designation of Residential/Agricultural, and the gravel pit plan is Teasdale Bench Cont'd on page 9

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ESCALANTE - This year's Moqui Motor Madness car show attracted 44 entries. The people's choice award went to a '56 Buick Special owned by Mike Bradley of Mayfield, Utah, and the Kermit's Kruisers Car Club Award went to the '53 Buick Special owned by Escalante's William Wolverton, above. The Rodder's Choice award went to Mitze Fuller's Chevy Corvette; The Mayor's choice was Robert Miller's Chevrolet Fleetmaster. Event organizers say the show grows a little each year and different cars show up each year. $1,055 in raffle proceeds and donations were collected from this year's show to support Escalante's volunteer fire department and EMS crew.

Join Glen Canyon National Recreation Area For a Lunar Luau on August 18 ESCALANTE - Come enjoy an evening under the moon with Ranger Lindsay from Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The evening will begin with a short presentation on the wonders of the moon in our age of artificial light, fun lunar activities for all ages, and we will end with some lunar viewing using a Dobsonian telescope! COSTUMES WELCOME! Where: Escalante Interagency Visitor Center, 755 West Main, Escalante, UT 84726 When: Saturday, August 18th, 2018 8:30 pm Questions?: Call (435)826-5499 (Another astronomy program, “The First Star People, Native Stars and Stories,” will be hosted by Ranger Sean on August 17th and August 31st at the same location!)

—Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Boulder Town Planning Commission Meeting August 9, 2018

Courtesy Lindsay Martindale

Ranger Lindsay from Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will be leading an "Evening Under the Moon" event at the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center. The event will take place on August 18th at 8:30 PM and will include fun lunar activities and will end with a lunar viewing. All ages, and costumes, welcome.

Sometimes you get the best light from a burning bridge.

—Don Henley

Best Friends Community Cat Fix Set for August 26 in Escalante ESCALANTEWith the support of Best Friends Animal Society, a national animal welfare organization located in Kanab, the Escalante cat fixing crew is getting set for the next Trap, Neuter, Return Courtesy Debbie Savage (TNR) of communi- A crew, with support from Best ty cats. The date is Friends Animal Society, will be trapscheduled for Sun- ping community cats on August 26 in the effort to reduce the homeless cat day, August 26th.

Cats will be population in Escalante. The cats will safely trapped, be transported to Kanab to be spayed transported to and neutered and then released back Kanab for spay/neu- to their original location. ter surgery and vaccinations, tions to Best Friends are apand released back to their preciated. original location. This service Remember, female cats is for cats that are too wild to can go into heat and get pregcatch by hand. We may have nant as early as five months of spots available for Boulder age, so it’s important to spay residents if you are able to early - or by the time they are transport the cat to Escalan- four months old. Kittens must te. Cats are trapped only with weigh at least two pounds the permission of the property (usually eight weeks old). By owner. This service is free for Cat Fix community (feral) cats. DonaCont'd on page 2

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Garkane Giveaways Part 2

There are some things that are readily apparent, warrant no denial and deserve no argument. One of those things is that Garkane giveaways have ballooned to ridiculous proportions. This, of course means that the Garkane Board has taken over co-op member philanthropic affairs and is funding their partisan giveaways thru an energy overcharge.

Garkane has been the best thing we’ve had going in the area where I reside for over fifty years. Our linemen and other employees are not separate from us; they are “us.” We are friends and neighbors. No one in my circle performs a greater service than those in the Garkane family.

Garkane was very young when I first moved into Wayne County and it was not the Garkane we have today; but, we were glad to have it. Garkane has had its trailblazers and refiners. I admire those that have worked to develop Garkane and those that are still dedicated to improvement. I doubt anyone working at Garkane is overpaid unless they are deaf to legitimate concerns.

This expanding giveaway trend has no pretty sites of origin and I would like to suppress it. It is a political wildfire. At the very least, I want to be heard.

I believe Garkane is an ENERGY co-op that is the bigger of any circle you may draw. Members, communities, and areas are within the Garkane circle. Any line of thinking that imagines Garkane as a debtor to circles outside, is thinking gone awry. When the co-op is served, everyone is served.

When a Garkane Board assumes responsibility for my philanthropic business and adds the cost to my power bill, they become entangled in partisan spending that is tainted with questionable motive.

My attempt to curb partisan spending has drawn strenuous resistance. Apparently Garkane management has a big stake in giving Garkane resources away.

The Garkane Board has a lot of power. If board members wish to safeguard Garkane autonomy and resources they can find ways to do so. If they wish to manipulate the capital credit arena to pork barrel spend they can obviously do that too.

I have seen the juices sucked out of great programs by the insertion of undesirable baggage.

If I can prevent that from happening to OUR co-op, I will. We need to stay focused on a healthy Garkane.

LaVoy Tolbert, Loa

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ing activities such as a guest house, family quarters, or space for assisted living), a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) would be required for those who want to rent out the ADU on a long-term basis. The conversation about whether or not a CUP should be required was continued from the last meeting. The alternative would be that anyone would be allowed to rent out an ADU, as long as it was compliant with the rules stated in the ordinance.

These spaces, for example, could n't be used as shortterm vacation home rentals, and would require specific amenities such as a private bathroom and separate entrance. It was discussed that requiring a CUP would be useful because it would allow for data collection by the Town. The Commission members decided to maintain the CUP requirement.

Next, the Commission discussed another statement in the ordinance draft, which states that “The lot must be a primary or secondary residence of the lot owner.”

The issue of how to define a secondary residence was brought up and the question was raised of whether or not those who have second homes in Boulder should be allowed to rent out an ADU. It was decided that the word “secondary” should be taken out of the statement, and that more public discussion is warranted on the subject.

The Commission also discussed an alteration to the mandate of having two additional parking spaces for an ADU. It will be added into the next draft that owners may apply for a waiver if they do not wish to add these

parking spaces. There will be a public hearing during the next meeting to solicit further comment.

The next topic on the agenda was a discussion about creating a Short Term Rental (STR) ordinance.

Many concerns were voiced about the growth of STRs in Boulder (services such as Airbnb), including that this could threaten the availability of long-term rentals; could bring noise and potential safety issues into Boulder’s community; that it could undermine established commercial transient rental businesses; and that it could alter Boulder’s character, particularly if the owners allowing STRs on their property were not Boulder residents.

Positive aspects of STRs were also voiced including that they provide income for people in the town who act as caretakers and room cleaners; that they bring more tourists to the area that then patronize Boulder’s stores and restaurants; and that it is a highly desirable service for tourists who are looking for quiet places to stay, a more localfeeling experience, or pet-

friendly dwelling places.

Commission members discussed viable options with a focus on how STRs could fit into Boulder’s already established character, and how to create a situation in which long-term rentals remain available and are encouraged.

Many ideas were voiced, including requiring that the owner be on site for the duration of any STR; requiring a CUP to be renewed on a yearly basis to allow input from neighbors; creating a minimum stay requirement of 2-3 nights; limiting the total number of STRs allowed in town or in particular areas in town with a rotation or waitlist system; prohibiting STRs in certain areas of town; and limiting the total number of nights allowable per year. It was also discussed that owners must be responsible for paying the same commercial taxes that are levied on hotels and motels. Another question that was raised was whether it is possible for Boulder to prohibit STRs altogether. A public comment pointed out that Castle Valley, outside of Moab, has an ordinance which prohibits all STRs

outside of the zoned commercial area. The discussion on STRs will continue at the next meeting.

The upcoming General Plan Revision Workshop was then discussed. This workshop will be led by professional facilitator Lee Ferris, with the aim of taking the ideas gathered in the Community Work Groups this past winter, eliciting further public opinion, and then consolidating these ideas into a form that could be integrated into the new General Plan. Another goal of the workshop will be to seek out community members who are interested in joining a General Plan Revision Committee. This committee will be made of three Commission members as well as two members of the public, to be selected by the Commission. A timeline for the General Plan update was then discussed, with 6-7 months allotted to the drafting of a new Plan to then be taken to the Town Council.

The Boulder Planning Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 7pm at the Boulder Community Center.

We are located at Ruby’s Inn Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 A.M. - as needed (Closed Wednesday, July 18 and August 8.

Closed Friday, August 17th.)

Glendale Thursdays from 10:30 A.M. - as needed

Services provided include:

Blood Draws, A1C Checks, Well Checks, Sports, Scouts and CDL Physicals, Urinalysis, and Immunizations.

Call us to set up an appointment!

Walk-ins are welcome.

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A Tale of Two Towns A Watercolor Exhibit Will be on Display at the Anasazi State Park Museum in Boulder Starting August 13

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participating in this program, you can help to greatly reduce the number of homeless cats in the community.

If you are feeding community cats or know about feral cat colonies in your neighborhood, please contact Debbie Savage at 826-4997.

If you have a pet cat or dog that needs to be fixed and can’t afford it, please contact Marian at Skyhoopi, 8264566. They will transport pets to the spay/neuter clinic at Best Friends for a small fee.

—Debbie Savage

Garfield Memorial Hospital’s Mobile Clinic

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Mack Oetting - FYI Panguitch Adus Dorsey - Occasional dispatches from the Wayne side Peg Smith - By Way of Boulder Courtesy Harriet Priska

"The Tale of Two Towns" a watercolor exhibit by Escalante Artist, Harriet Priska, is on display from August 13th through October 27th at the Anasazi State Park Museum, Boulder, Utah BOULDER - "The Tale of Two Towns" a watercolor exhibit by Escalante Artist, Harriet Priska is on display from August 13th through October 27th at the Anasazi State Park Museum, Boulder, Utah. Open 8 - 6 daily. Harriet, owner of Serenidad Gallery, has studied the local history and represented the early

pioneer days showing the relationship between Boulder and Escalante as they were settled in the last part of the 19th century. Using historic photos and viewing existing structures she graphically portrays some of the then most remote parts of the United States .

An Open House will be at the museum between 4 - 8

PM Friday Aug 17th. All are invited to enjoy Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler and Root Beer Floats as they view the 40 paintings of buildings both historic and modern. Her cards of the paintings and two 2019 calendars will be available "Escalante and Boulder" and one of "Boulder."

—Harriet Priska

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goes on and on.

As Emergency Manager, Jeanie must understand and coordinate all these support functions. She describes her job, in a nutshell, as “getting the County better prepared for any type of disaster.” The stack of information and regulations that she is required to know and adhere to is two to three feet deep. As well, her position requires various accreditations and completion of on-going courses. During the short time she has been on the job and despite her intense immersion in study, Jeanie has already brought significant progress to Wayne County’s efforts to become prepared for “any type of disaster. “ County Emergency Managers work with, and in effect answer to, the State Department of Public Safety and FEMA (the federal level of emergency response management), as well as their county governing bodies. In our case it is Commissioner Stan Wood who is the liaison with both the EM and EMS managers. Jeanie has to ensure that Wayne County meets all legal requirements, which must happen before various grants can be requested; obtaining those grants is also part of her responsibility. She is responsible for establishing memorandums of understanding with the various jurisdictions within the county, including schools and businesses. Then there are the community outreach efforts, the plans and documents to draw up for every eventuality, conferences to attend, participation in local and multiagency training exercises, and as soon as possible the establishment of a mobile command

center. (It is feared that our courthouse might not survive a significant earthquake.) She is also revitalizing our CERT program. Please contact her if you are interested in this important training.

Jeanie is enjoying the management aspect of the job, no doubt facilitated by her degree in psychology. The issues and difficulty of dealing with hazardous materials’ spills (chemical, biological, radiological) particularly intrigue her. Getting us adequately prepared in that arena is her first priority. She has attained Homeland Security grant monies for updating the Hazmat equipment available for our first responders, and has gotten ten new AEDs (automatic external defribillators) for the county. Having worked as an EMT (emergency medical technician) for many years and currently as an Advanced EMT–still going out on ambulance runs for the county—she is well aware of the need for these devices, which brings us back to Michael, who is now in charge of all our EMTs. Michael reports that four of these new AEDs have been placed, one each, at the Courthouse, the Bicknell Community Center, the High School pool and at the Travel Council Center. The sheriff deputies’ vehicles now have them as well.

The five available ambulances have enhanced machines known as Zoll Monitors. (The quiz on acronyms and weird names will come later.)

As EMS manager, Michael is responsible for a staff of fifty-some EMT and ambulance crew members. There are three stations, called sheds, for these ambulances—in Loa, Bicknell and Hanksville. He manages the schedules for the crews, sees to all proper cer-

tifications, does the hiring of EMTs and the payrolls, the billing for ambulance services, ensures the upkeep and supplies for each ambulance, organizes needed crew meetings, arranges for training, and does some of the training himself. (Out of breath yet?)

He goes out on some of the emergency calls, particularly when he can get to the location faster than the ambulance. He may have to make the call for a helicopter evacuation or even for a fixed-wing small plane out of the Bicknell airport in an effort to save a life. He is arranging to have an EMT training program available here in the County to facilitate on-going training and to enable people interested in an EMT position to get the needed training more easily than having to commute to Richfield.

He is also setting up a program for more hands-on training for our EMTs at nearby hospitals.

Besides his eight years of experience in Wayne County as an EMT and firefighter, Michael spent two years working in the emergency room at the hospital in Park City and knows how valuable that type of handson experience is. Saving lives in emergency situations has always been his passion, and you feel the truth of that when you talk to him about his work.

He is delighted to be our EMS Manager, though for him too, like Jeanie, there has been a harsh learning curve with our recent issues.

After talking with both Michael and Jeanie it is clear that we in Wayne County are fortunate to have them working for us. I hope they are being well paid and will stay on. Our lives may someday depend on their good work.

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Public Presentations on GSENM Recreation Research

BOULDER / KANAB / ESCALANTE - The public is invited and encouraged to attend presentations by Colorado Mesa University’s Dr. Tim Casey as he shares the cumulative, synthesized results of the multi-year GSENM Recreation Experience Baseline Study. The study was phased over four years to focus on different regions of the Monument to allow for in-depth study of each area: • Phase 1 – Hole in the Rock – Escalante Canyons • Phase 2 – Grand Staircase • Phase 3 – HWY 89 – Vermillion Cliffs • Phase 4 – HWY 12 – Burr Trail Dr. Casey worked with GSENM recreation and planning staff beginning in 2013 to host more than 60 focus groups, both in local com-

munities and digitally via the internet. The study sought to document the public’s connection to place and their thoughts, concerns and preferences regarding recreation management on GSENM and surrounding public lands.

More than 400 participants local leaders, business owners, residents, and visitors engaged in the study over the four years with the majority of those being from the local communities.

Dr. Tim Casey, Professor of Political Science at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado is a lead researcher and field coordinator at the university’s Natural Resource Center. He has extensive experience working with BLM on similar social science projects on the Colorado Plateau and in the Inter-

mountain West. Dr. Casey has been responsible for facilitation of public meetings and focus groups regarding public lands since 2006.

The upcoming presentations are scheduled as noted below: • Monday, August 20 at 7 PM: Boulder Community Center • Tuesday, August 21 at 7 PM: Kanab Visitor Center • Wednesday, August 22 at 7 PM: Escalante Interagency Visitor Center For more information, please contact Allysia Angus, GSENM Landscape Architect at 435-826-5615 or aangus@ blm.gov. Or if you have questions about the research, please contact Dr. Tim Casey at 970-248-1095 or tcasey@ coloradomesa.edu.

—Bureau of Land Management

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Schools & Sports Panguitch Middle School 7th Grade Orientation Meeting

PANGUITCH - An orientation meeting for incoming 7th grade Middle School students and their parents will be held on Thursday, August 16 at 6:00 pm at the High School Auditorium. Students will meet teachers and learn class expectations and curriculum. School forms can be filled out, fees paid, immunization records updated, and

lockers chosen, which wilI lessen the confusion on the first day of school. Remember that all incoming 7th grade students need a Tdap booster, and must have had two doses of the varicella vaccine or had the chickenpox (parent must sign the verification statement), and one dose of Meningococcal vaccine. Bring your updated shot records. Students

must have the shot before the first day of school. Please plan to attend this meeting. It will help calm some of the firstday-of-school butterflies! If you have any questions, or need to enroll a new student, please call the Middle School at 676-8225.

—Panguitch Middle School

Garfield County School District Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Child Find Notification

In accordance with Part B requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 04 and with the Utah State Board of Education Special Education Rules, Garfield County School District offers free assessments and evaluation for children, aged birth through 21 whose parents, teachers, or others suspect of having an identifiable disability.

Garfield School District is committed to ensuring that those students are identified, located, and evaluated, regardless of the severity of the disability, to identify if the student is in need of special education and related services. This child find requirement and practice also applies to those students enrolled in private schools.

If you suspect that a child who is not currently receiving special education services is in need of an evaluation to determine if that need exists, please contact either Chris Kupfer, Garfield School District Special Education Director at 435-590-8144 or the special education teacher at your neighborhood school.

Dine for a Good Cause Garfield Memorial Health Care Foundation will host its annual

Fundraising Dinner

at the Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill, Bryce Canyon Utah.

Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 6:00 pm.

Dinner is $35 per guest.

A buffet dinner will be served. Dress is casual.

Fundraiser will include a live auction, silent auction, and door prizes.

Call Amber Matthew at (435)676 1262 or send ticket requests to PO Box 389, Panguitch, Utah, 84759.

Proceeds benefit not-for-profit healthcare provided by Garfield Memorial Hospital.

August 16, 2018

Bonneville Cutthroat Trout Restoration: Temporary Closure of Upper Kanab Creek and Blubber Creek

KANE/ GARFIELD COUNTY – The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) will conduct the second phase of a native Bonneville Cutthroat Trout (BCT) restoration project using the piscicide rotenone within the East Fork Sevier River drainage on the Dixie National Forest, beginning August 7, 2018.

Working with the Forest Service to expand and conserve the species helps the UDWR fulfill the obligations it is committed to as a signatory agency to the Range-wide Conservation Agreement and Strategy for BCT. According to Richard Hepworth, Aquatics Program Manager for UDWR, the Conservation Agreement and Strategy is an interagency effort designed to alleviate factors that would warrant listing BCT under the Endangered Species Act. “We are trying to keep the species off the Endangered Species list, as well as restore native species back to their historic habitat,” Hepworth said. The rotenone treatment is aimed to rid all species of fish in targeted streams, ponds, lakes and tributaries in order to restore the native BCT, along with other native minnows and suckers, to a portion of the East Fork Sevier River drainage.

A temporary closure of these areas during the piscicide application will be necessary to allow ground crews to safely work in and around the lakes and streams without harm or injury to the public.

All use of the water (wading, fishing, swimming, etc.) within the project area will be prohibited during piscicide application and neutralization.

The East Fork Sevier River is one of the primary tributaries of the Sevier River. Since the 1970s, only two remnant populations (meaning they have persisted since the time of settlement) of native BCT have been found in the entire East Fork Sevier River drainage. Hepworth noted the BCT is a fish native to Utah that has declined from many reasons including past introductions of nonnative trout. “Brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout were stocked as sport fish in the past, but are not native to the area,” Hepworth said. “Brook and brown trout spawn in the fall giving their young a competitive advantage over spring spawning BCT and rainbow trout hybridize with BCT. These factors have resulted in those trout species overtaking BCT throughout most of the Bonneville Basin.”

The Upper Kanab Creek and Blubber Creek restoration projects are part of a larger effort designed to restore over 50 miles of stream for BCT and other native fish, including 36 miles of interconnected streams upstream from Tropic Reservoir. According to Mike Golden, Fish Biologist for the Dixie National Forest, the short distance of stream occupied by the two existing remnant populations in the East Fork Sevier River drainage and lack of connectivity between them present an issue for species conservation.

“One of the challenges to restoring native trout is finding areas where fish will be able to persist following a disturbance without additional management from us because it requires that species to occupy long distances of interconnected stream, “ Golden said.

“This project provides us with that opportunity.”

The first treatments of these two streams occurred in September 2017 and the second treatment effort should ensure that no nonnative trout are present and that BCT can be reintroduced in autumn 2018. Treatments are planned for Upper Kanab Creek from August 7-9, 2018 and Blubber Creek from August 21-23, 2018. Liquid rotenone (product name: Prenfish) will be applied to target waters using drip barrels. The drips will be set during the morning, and they’ll run through the afternoon. While nonnative trout will be removed during the treatments, Hepworth said project implementation will be timed and completed in ways which attempt to “minimize impacts to fishing opportunity.”

Depending on their location, most drips will run for three to eight hours. Applying the rotenone this way will ensure all of the fresh water sources are simultaneously treated. Charges for drip stations are calculated to apply the five percent active ingredient liquid rotenone at a concentration of 1.5 parts per million in the target area.

The active ingredient in liquid rotenone is a powder derived from the roots of a South American plant. Rotenone is specifically poisonous to gilled organisms because it interrupts oxygen uptake from the water at the cellular level.

After the rotenone has been applied, potassium permanganate, an oxidizing agent, will be applied to the rotenone treated waters below the target area which deactivates the rotenone in those areas.

Although liquid rotenone is relatively benign to humans, fish treated with the chemical have not been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for human consumption.

For that reason, fish that die during the project cannot be salvaged.

After successful removal of non-native trout, BCT will be introduced to the stream.

Similar restoration projects involving Utah’s native trout are underway throughout the state. The projects are part of conservation strategies designed to prevent the fish from being listed under the Endangered Species Act. The 2018 area closures for Upper Kanab Creek and Blubber Creek is Pursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations 261.50 (a) and (b).

The following areas will be closed during the treatments for protection of public health and safety: • Off of Forest system roads and within 100 feet of Upper Kanab Creek and its tributaries from the confluence of Upper Kanab Creek with the East Fork Sevier River upstream through all the Upper Kanab Creek drainage headwaters (T38S, R41/2W, Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 16 and 21; Salt Lake City Baseline and Meridian).

• Off of Forest system roads and within 100 feet of Blubber Creek and its tributaries from the confluence of Blubber Creek with the East Fork Sevier River upstream through all the Blubber Creek drainage headwaters (T37S, R41/2W, Sections 26, 27, 34, 35 and 36; Salt Lake City Baseline and Meridian).

The temporary closure orders for the Upper Kanab Creek and Blubber Creek project areas are anticipated to be cancelled August 9, 2018 and August 23, 2018, respectively.

Stay connected. Visit the Dixie National Forest website at www.fs.usda.gov/dixie, like us on Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/usfsdnf, and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/usfsdnf.

For more information on the BCT restoration project, please contact Michael Hadley, Southern Region Aquatics Biologist, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources at 435691-2204 or Mike Golden, Dixie National Forest Fish Biologist, at 435-865-3700.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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it's not merely a matter of flipping a switch, and that (a) Garkane's liability insurance would not permit this and (b) Garkane's first concern is the safety of both its employees and the public, and that "outside" assistance could jeopardize both.

Jeanie Webster-Drought Declaration: Since Wayne County's Drought Declaration had expired after 60 days, Mrs. Webster read a new declaration which would be effective for 6 months. The Commissioners approved the new declaration.

Kendal Nelson-Fishlake NF Fire Update: Kendal Nelson reported on a lightningcaused fire in the Red Canyon area of the Fishlake NF, which had reached approximately 6 acres on Monday morning. They are managing the fire to reset the ecosystem, which currently contains mainly beetle-killed conifers. Allowing the fire to burn will stimulate the regrowth of aspen in the area. The fire is southwest of the Elkhorn Guard Station, but otherwise there are few structures in the area, Ratification of new Sheriff's Deputy hire: Commisson-

ers approved the ratification of David De Graw as a new deputy sheriff.

Discussion of a stage for the fair grounds: Commissioners discussed whether to try to retrieve an old stage that was built on private property 15 years ago, or to build a stage on a flatbed trailer, which could be placed in varios positions, as needed.

Discussion of cleaning and preparation of the Wayne County Fairground: In the past, FFA members performed this task. Plumbing malfunctions have been addressed.

Discussion of class action suit: PILT payments have been reduced to a number of counties in Utah for the past 3 years.

Kane County has asked Wayne County to join in a class action suit against the Federal government to attempt to recover monies that they deem are owed to the counties. Tabled for further research.

The commission meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month.

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dertaking very difficult. He also mentioned that lack of electrical capacity is a cause of concern in Hanksville, in that their service is "maxed out" and there is simply not enough power available to serve new businesses or housing.

Commissioners discussed "backup" generators, especially in Hanksville, which has a very old generator that is barely adequate for their needs. The backup generator for the center and west of the county is also over 40 years old. Commissioners also discussed the location of the generator in case of emergency, in order to service people with medical needs, etc. Both the Community Center in Bicknell and the Courthouse in Loa could serve as emergency centers for those in immediate need.

Commissioner Wood inquired whether a "citizen" could be trained to re-set the electrical grid when power was restored, rather than having to wait for a Garkane employee to come to the county to perform the task.

Mr. McClendon responded that

August 16, 2018

Wills, Trusts, and More

The Insider

Preventing Problems and Mistakes in Estate Planning

by Jeffery J. McKenna When you make a will or trust, you are not obligated to leave property to anyone.

In order to discourage disappointed heirs from disputing your estate plan, you can include a "no-contest" provision that automatically cancels an heir's inheritance if he or she challenges the distribution of your assets in any way.

The original reasoning for the no-contest provision was to intimidate any heir who may consider contesting a will or trust, thereby securing his or her cooperation.

“No-contest" clauses can be broad or narrow, and may even disinherit people who challenge transfers made outside your will (through a trust or beneficiary designation).

Of course, you cannot make a bequest of property you don't own, but you can often provide in a will that a beneficiary will only receive your bequest if they abandon their rights in some other property. In a recent case, a court was asked to decide whether a refusal to abandon such rights would constitute a "will contest" that would void other gifts. When a testator died, he left a complex estate plan that included a will, a trust, and beneficiary designations for his retirement account. The testator’s wife legally owned part of his retirement account and other "community property." The testator’s will and trust re-

quired his wife to abandon her "community property" rights in order to receive benefits worth $2.65 million from her husband’s trust.

The wife filed a special petition with the court, asking whether she would be viewed as "contesting" the estate plan if she sought to enforce her community property rights. The wife claimed that her husband had mistakenly transferred some community assets to his own trust, and she was merely trying to correct the mistake. On appeal, the Court ruled that the wife’s challenges would constitute a "contest." Therefore, she had to decide whether to assert her "community property" rights (and thus receive only her share of community property, and nothing from her husband’s trust) or simply accept the provisions of the trust and will (thus sacrificing her "community property" rights).

This case illustrates an important issue. If you make a mistake in your estate plan, a "no-contest" clause in a will or trust may prevent your heirs from correcting the mistake. On the other hand, if you don't include a "no-contest" clause, an heir might contest your estate plan, thus delaying the distribution of your assets, and frustrating your goals. There are many such issues with Estate Planning that require careful planning and expertise to avoid.

t H e Man of the House

Before he left on a business trip, my brother-in-law took his young son aside.

He said, "I'm trusting you to take care of the family. You'll be the man of the house."

Comprehending the gravity of the situation, the son said, "In that case I'm going to need the remote."

WITH A SATELLITE OFFICE NOW IN PANGUITCH. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona.

He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead. He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 6281711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com.

In most cases, a “nocontest” clause does make sense. However, as the example in this article illustrates, you want do be careful when preparing your estate plan in order to avoid unnecessary problems for your heirs.

Seeking competent advice is more often than not well worth the price paid.

Today's Thought

Never be ashamed to admit you are in the wrong - it's just another way to say you are wiser today than yesterday.

Punishment

It was an emotional wedding.

Even the cake was in tiers.

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Favorite Animal

Math Class

The test I gave my elementary school math class covered everything we'd studied all year —fractions, percentages and portions of whole units.

But maybe I could have explained things better. To the question "What portion of a foot is six inches?"

One student answered, "The toes?"

Long Wait

When I took my Weed Eater back to the home-andgarden store to get it fixed, I was asked if I wanted to wait until the job was done.

"How long will it take?"

I asked.

The clerk answered, "A day or two."

Belated Wedding Gift

My wife and I received an ice cream maker as a wedding gift ... five years after our wedding. In an attempt to cover his procrastination with humor, the friend who sent it included a note: "I wanted to make sure the marriage would last."

My wife wasn't amused, but she realized that the present deserved a thank-you note anyway. Which she dutifully sent.

Five years later.

Her note read: "I wanted to be sure the ice cream maker would last."

BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center Cheeseburgers/ Tomato/ Lettuce/ Onion, Corn, Potato Chips, Melon Bowl, Chocolate Cupcake

TUES Aug 21st WED Aug 22nd

Poppy Seed Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans, Pears/ Salad Bar, White Cake w/ Cherries

THURS Aug 23rd

Ham Potatoes and Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Salad Bar, Tropical Fruit, Chocolate Chip 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.

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

This week's answers on page 10

Our teacher asked us what our favorite animal was, and I said, "Fried chicken."

She said I wasn't funny, but she couldn't have been right, everyone else in the class laughed.

My parents told me to always be truthful and honest, and I am. Fried chicken is my favorite animal. I told my dad what happened, and he said my teacher was probably a member of PETA. He said they love animals very much.

I do, too. Especially chicken, pork and beef.

Anyway, my teacher sent me to the principal's office. I told him what happened, and he laughed too. Then he told me not to do it again.

The next day in class my teacher asked me what my favorite "live" animal was. I told her it was chicken. She asked me why, just like she'd asked the other children. So I told her it was because you could make them into fried chicken.

She sent me back to the principal's office again. He laughed, and told me not to do it again. I don't understand. My parents taught me to be honest, but my teacher doesn't like it when I am. Today, my teacher asked us to tell her what famous person we admire most. I told her, "Colonel Sanders."

Guess where I am now...

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Elder Brogan J. Reynolds LOA - Elder Brogan J. Reynolds has faithfully served in the Michigan Lansing Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints and is returning home on August 15th. Elder Reynolds will report his mission on Sunday, August 19th in the Loa ward at 10 AM. He is the son of Larene Reynolds of Loa and Joe and Teresa Reynolds of Central Valley.

Elder Braden Wesley Erickson

Guy and Loana Price, Junction.

Braden Wesley Erickson has been called to serve as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Eugene Oregon mission. He will speak in the Fremont ward on Sunday August 19th at 10:00 AM. He enters The MTC Wednesday August 22nd, 2018.

He is the son of Wes and Pam Erickson, Loa. Grandson of Merlin and Kathy Erickson, Loa and

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FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com If you want to see what damage these monsoons can cause, just go out to Red Canyon and check out the bike trail. The storm only hit the west side of the park, from the tunnels back this way. We went out that way last Monday, and there were rocks all over the road and along the sides, but what was really hard hit was the bike trail. It was covered with rocks and red mud and about 100 yards of the trail was gone. I can only surmise that the river came up and washed out under the trail, and all of the water and rocks coming down from the hills did the rest of the damage.

The weather men last week said that the monsoons were over, but now they are saying that we are in for more of the wet stuff. Bring it on. We can use whatever. There are 9 fires going on in the northern part of the state, and they are praying that some of this moisture will come their way and help put out some of their fires.

This week we got rid of a lot of things on our “ to do” list for August. We were busy and did not make it to the Heritage Arts Festival at Panguitch Lake, but talking to several of those that went, said it was a fun time, however they had

O bituaries

Dale Bagnell

ST GEORGE - Robert Dale Bagnell, 63, passed away August 9, 2018 in St. George. He was born December 17, 1954 in San Diego, CA to Jake H and Peggy Lorraine Miller Bagnell. He married LouAna LeFevre, March 12, 1977 in Panguitch. The marriage was solemnized August 23, 1997 in the St. George Utah Temple.

He was a cobbler, photographer, worked at Kaibab Sawmill, worked as a receiving clerk for Quality Pork Products, owned and operated a Spanky Clean Window Cleaning business.

Dale loved to travel, woodworking, spend time with family, loved to tell jokes and tease. He made the best chocolate chip cookies and enjoyed sharing them with his girls and grandkids.

He is survived by his mother, Peggy of Panguitch; wife, LouAna; children: Katrina (Ben) Pickett, Debbie (Robert) Kirkland, Aimee (Jeff) Lee, all of St. George; 13 grandchildren; his dog, Abby; brother, Jacob (Susan) Bagnell, Alpine, CA. He is preceded in death by his father; sons-in law: Nathan Hacker, Justin Lamorauxe; brother, Jerry (Pam) Bagnell and sister, Deborah Robin Gipperich.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the St. George Sage Creek LDS Ward Chapel, 595 North 2450 East in St. George where friends may call for viewing that morning from 8:30 to 9:30. Burial will be in the Panguitch City Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook www. maglebymortuary.com

some weather to deal with.

One friend said he thought that there where between 150 and 200 in attendance and that maybe this will develop into an annual event. Clive Romney put this event together and is working on a CD that will outline some of the history of Garfield County. These CD’s are professionally done and cost a lot of money to produce. They use song writers to create new songs that relate to our area. We listened to one that was sung by a young lady, from Escalante, and it involved the Hatch Town’s dam failure. This took place I think around 1915 and the song was about a 17 year old that was the telephone operator at that time that warned all of those that were in the way of the flood. From her daring calls, no one was killed or injured. The Utah Heritage Arts Foundation under, Clive Romney’s talented hand, has produced three albums already, Kane, Sevier and Sanpete counties and they will make great Christmas gifts. Garfield is next in line so get ready for something great.

This week is the start of the County Fair, so hopefully you got in your items to be judged. Please refer to your program for all of the events that are going on. Get out and enjoy the Fair! There are a lot of fun things to do and see.

Don’t forget the Commissioner’s barbecue on Saturday.

Saturday’s event runs all day long and on into the night with a dance at the Panguitch Drug store parking lot.

Starting the following week on Wednesday, it will be the ATV Rally. My last count received, was that over 250 have signed up. The Rally will have a maximum of 400 riders. So you still have time to sign up if you hurry. This Rally is really well organized and manned by the best Panguitch volunteer guides that you could find anywhere. I hear that they are adding some more difficult rides for the advanced riders, to keep their interest. Maybe they will go out on highway 89 and have them dodge the coal trucks!

And last but not least is the annual Garfield Memorial Health Care Foundation Fundraiser dinner. It will be at Ebenezer’s Barn and Grill out at Ruby’s Inn. This is a fun event, and it really raises a lot of bucks for the Hospital, with all of the great items that you can bid on. I wonder how long now this event has been going on. For many years it was held at the Stake Center and the food was furnished by the hospital’s cooking staff.

Ebenezer’s is a much larger facility, and Ruby’s staff does the cooking. This event takes place on Thursday, August 30 and starts at 6:00 pm.

This means that Labor Day will come really early this year. The biggest event close to us will be the Iron Co. Fair and Labor Day is their big day. They start off with their 2 hour parade, followed by the Fair exhibits and car show. I see where they are having a Demolition Derby on Friday night at the fairgrounds. The reason I mention this is that their prize money is $15,000.

When the Lions Club sponsored the Derby here; our prize money was a whopping $2,500. These Derbies are slowly becoming a thing of the past, partly because of the high cost of prize money and the vintage of cars they drive are drying up.

High school sport report: the Bobcat Baseball team went down to Death Valley and played Diamond Ranch in 110 degree weather. Diamond Ranch’s baseball field is artificial turf, and that added to the heat. Fortunately, the Cats trounced them 17 to 2 and only had to play 5 innings. The Cats then went up to Richfield and easily won all three of their games up there. As time goes by, the Cats are getting a lot better with their play.

Becky Henrie had the honor of singing the National Anthem at the competition in Cedar City at the shooting Range.

If you don’t learn anything else from my column, please pay attention. Last week’s Insider had an article written by a Lawyer by the name of Megan Mustoe on Timeshares. She was rather kindly towards them, but one of the big mistakes that I made in my life was buying one of them 25 years ago. Yes, one of their selling points is giving you a 4 or 5 day free vacation, as Megan says there no free lunches. Yes, the places that you stay in are really nice and top of the line condos. However, our $245 dollar maintenance fees are now up to $800 dollars and that is for only one week stay. You can do a lot of motel staying for that kind of money. Our share has been long paid off, but our payments were only $245 a month which doesn’t sound like much, but it is $2,600 a year. Now trying to sell them is something else.

There are people that will offer to sell yours for a fee, after you send them the money it is the last time you will hear from them. You can donate them to charity, but then you are still stuck for $2,500 transfer

RICHFIELD – Stage I Fire Restrictions on the majority of lands managed by the Fishlake National Forest will be terminated, effective August 16, 2018. This is due to recent precipitation and reduced fire hazard across most of the Forest.

Fire restrictions will remain in effect within the boundaries of the Canyon Range on the Fillmore Ranger District. Due to the continued high fire danger in the area, the following acts will continue to be prohibited: Igniting, building, maintaining, or using a fire including charcoal briquettes outside a fire structure that is provided by the Forest Service within a designated area.

Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation sire, or while stopped in an area at least three (3) feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of any flammable material.

Exceptions to this Order Include: • Holders of Forest Service Special Use Authorizations are exempt from restriction #1 above, provided such fires are within a fire structure and they are within their permitted area.

• Persons using a stove or grill that is solely fueled by liquid petroleum fuels.

• Persons using a stove fire in a designated area.

• Any Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an of-

fees. If you die, your family is stuck with the property. So buyer beware!

When I was on the School Board, I belonged to the Five County Association of Governors, and I still get their newsletter. In this month’s letter there is an article on Opportunity Zones designated in the Five County Region.

The Garfield Co. opportunity zone includes Downtown Panguitch and the town of Hatch, which can serve as gateway communities for Bryce Canyon and what is left of the Escalante Grand Staircase Monument. The “Mighty Five” tourist route passes through western Garfield Co., drawing many visitors and potential economic development.

An Opportunity Zone is in economically-distressed community where new investments, under certain conditions, may be eligible for preferential tax treatment.

Localities qualify as Opportunity Zones if they have been nominated for that designation by the state and that nomination has been certified by the Secretary of the U.S. Treasure via his delegation authority to the IRS. Opportunity Zones are designed to spur the economic development by providing tax benefits to investors.

First; investors can defer tax on any prior gains until the earlier investment is sold or exchanged, or until December 31, 2026.

The Opportunity Zones is a young program and there is still much to be learned about it. If you have any ideas on what you would like to see in our town that would bring in good paying jobs, contact our Mayor Kim Soper. It is not as easy as it seems. We don’t need any more motels, restaurants, markets, gas stations, saw mills. When I was on the City Council back in the 90s, at a convention that I was at, I met the City Manager from Fillmore and they had just brought in a cheese packaging plant that employed 180 people, distributing Wisconsin cheese to the western states. When I brought this up to the council, no one seemed to be interested. However this money will be coming from outside of the community, we just need ideas on what would go good. If you have any questions about this program you can contact Nate Wiberg at nwiberg@fivecounty.utahgov If tomorrow never comes remember, I love you.

Fire Restrictions Terminated Except on the Canyon Range

ficial duty.

The purpose of these restrictions is to reduce the risk of human caused wildfires during periods of high fire danger and severe fire weather conditions.

The Order will be in effect until September 30, 2018, or until it is rescinded; whichever comes first.

A copy of the Order and map will be available on the Fishlake National Forest web site at https://www.fs.usda. gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd552092.pdf —Fishlake National Forest

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Bringing the Music Back to Downtown: CMF Artists

s her t a e F By: Kathy Munthe

Birds (and Gorillas!) in the Mist

Courtesy Kathy Munthe

Shoebill - in a family of its own.

Remember Idi Amin?

He was the corrupt and murderous African dictator who seized control of Uganda in a 1971 coup, became increasingly erratic and unpredictable, and was finally ousted in 1979. It took the country years to recover from his rule, but in the 1990s folks began venturing there to see its wildlife. Unfortunately, in 1999 a group of Congolese rebels slipped over the border and hacked and bludgeoned to death 8 of those people. The Ugandan government, which had realized by that time how economically valuable wildlife tourism could be, took immediate action. The result is a massive military and police presence along the Uganda –Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) border. Wildlife tourism has increased tremendously since and is a major source of income for the country.

Recently, I visited Uganda with 7 other birders. We went from Entebbe on Lake Victoria southwest to the DRC border (when walking trails close to the border we were accompanied by armed guards), then north as far as Murchison Falls on the White Nile River. There have been over 1100 bird species recorded in Uganda, giving us a chance to add substantially to our Life Lists. We also hoped to see other iconic African animals.

On our first field day, we were taken by canoe through papyrus, reed and fern swamps to within 250’ of one of our most wanted birds, a Shoebill, named for its huge, oddly-shaped beak.

The Shoebill is confined to Africa and is genetically different enough from its relatives to be placed in its own family. It is large and storklike, standing up to 5 feet tall, and dines upon lungfish and baby crocodiles. Yum! This one stood there preening and dozing while we admired and photographed it.

At the end of our first week, we arrived at the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Is that a cool name, or what? The forest is home to numerous wonderful bird

ample – are to ours. Leakey later tasked Dian Fossey with the study of Mountain Gorillas. She showed that these gentle giants are nothing like the image most people have of them. Jane is still out there.

Dian was murdered by poachers in 1985.

Our main focus was birds, though, and during our three weeks we recorded over 400 bird species, many of which were new for all of us. They included member of families which occur only in the Eastern Hemisphere, such as Hornbills and Mousebirds, Babblers and Go-away Birds, Honeyguides and Hamarkops, Bee Eaters and Sunbirds. Bee Eaters and Sunbirds were favorites because of their colorful and iridescent feathers.

Bee Eaters (27 species) sail out from perches to capture bees and wasps, which they then bash against branches to dislodge stingers. There are 130 species of Sunbirds, which subsist largely on flower nectar like our Western Hemisphere Hummingbirds (325+ species).

A bonus while birding was seeing Elephants, Gi-

species, but also 13 family groups of Mountain Gorillas.

One morning, we went down a very steep trail, then followed machete-wielding guides to a gorilla family located earlier by trackers. We sat in awe, watching a 400+ lb. Silverback placidly munching vegetation a mere 15 feet from us (older males have a saddle of silvery grey fur). There were numerous other family members of various ages in the area also. The only one the least bit aggressive was a female with a month-old baby. She walked deliberately toward us, stopped a few feet away, and looked each of us in the eye. The message was clear: “Back off!” We followed the family for a little while as Courtesy Kathy Munthe they found new plants to Mukiza - the head of his family. munch, then left them in peace. The gorillas we visited raffes, Antelope of various have been habituated to husorts, Nile Crocodiles, African mans and, King Kong aside, Buffalo, Warthogs and those are generally non-aggressive most dangerous of animals, unless threatened.

About Hippos.

Hippos do more once a year, though, a gorilla damage and kill more people will take a dislike to a tourist than any other African mamand give them a push, which mal, so our lodges provided is rather mild considering they us with armed escorts to our are strong enough to crack bungalows at night when hipa human skull like an egg. pos come out of the water to There can also be gentle ingraze. Aside from a family of teractions. A few years ago a adorable Dwarf Mongooses, tourist was sitting outside his we did not see any carnivores. lodge when a family of gorilWe drove through Queen Elizlas came; he sat frozen as one abeth National Park, famous stopped to check his hair for for its tree-climbing lions, lice! Can you imagine? and didn’t see a one. We later Later in our journey, learned that farmers bordering we found ourselves in the the park had poisoned an enmidst of a Chimpanzee troop. tire pride of 11, cubs and all.

They were feeding surprisThe human population in ingly high up in a fruiting tree Uganda, as in the rest of Afbut descended to the forest rica, is exploding, and humanfloor and passed close by as wildlife conflicts are increasthey moved to another area. ing rapidly. In such situations, Chimps are our closest genetic wild animals are usually the relatives; 98.7% of our DNA losers (except for the lions is shared with them. Anthrowhich recently ate a group of pologist Louis B. Leakey felt poachers). Now, wild creathat, in order to understand tures in Africa and elsewhere how ancestral humans might are facing even more danger. have lived, it was important In my last column, I mento study the Great Apes in the tioned the gutting of the Miwild. In 1957 he sent Jane gratory Bird Treaty. Now the Goodall to begin a study of administration in D.C. is bent Chimpanzees. Her findings on repealing the Endangered astonished a world used to the Species Act. Will domestic chimps of zoos and circuses, animals, sewer rats and houseshowing how similar some of flies be the only creatures their behaviors – use of tools sharing the Earth with future and aggressiveness, for exgenerations?

Courtesy SUU Community Education

Hailing from St. George, the Halogyns are excited to perform on Sept. 15 at the Cedar Music Fest.

CEDAR CITY - Cedar Music Fest will be bringing together local, and bands from the western United States to Cedar City on Sept. 15 for a night of music, art, food, fun and dancing. The party will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. on University Blvd. between Main Street and 100 West.

“We invite the community to come enjoy an evening of music and fun in the heart of downtown Cedar City,” said Cedar Music Fest assistant director Jessica Burr. “While you are there, be sure to check out some of the art and culture in the area — you just might be surprised at what you find.”

Performing at the first annual Cedar Music Fest will be two bands from Seattle, and two from southern Utah.

Bryan John Appleby Bryan John Appleby is a singer/songwriter and composer making his way to Cedar City from Seattle. Following the release of his 2011 debut album Fire on the Vine, he and his band spent time touring with The Head and the Heart’s national tour. His latest album, The Narrow Valley, was released in 2015.

“The Narrow Valley feels like an escape from everything else that currently constitutes the Seattle sound,” according to a review by Seattle Met. “It’s a detour caused by zoning out on a drive down the Pacific Coast and missing an exit or two, but just deciding to go where the road takes you. The unexpected destination may not have the smoothest roadways, but damn the scenery is gorgeous.”

Tomten Tomten released their first album, Wednesday’s Children, in 2012 and has played in several Pacific Northwest music festivals, including Bumbershoot 2011.

Their music is described as baroque/pop, and they also hail from Seattle.

“With a supremely catchy, well-paced set that already sounds like a greatest hits collection, Tomten has the song craft worthy of their chosen tradition.” – Seattle Weekly Kinetic Band members Aaron Strawser, Nate Strawser and

heartbreak and much more.

Cedar Music Fest is a designed to serve as a cultural reflection of the Cedar City community and to increase patronage at downtown businesses. Additionally, the event includes components dedicated to to promoting local artists and performers, drawing tourism, and bringing added culture to the community. Cedar Music Fest is

Courtesy SUU Community Education

Another Seattle band, Tomten, will also be a featured performer in the first annual Cedar Music Fest.

Tyler Farling hail from Indiana and have been playing music together for several years. Farling now lives in Cedar City, and combined with drummer Landry Watson, the band released a five-song album titled Where We Left Off showcasing their indie-rock sound. “‘Listen’ is an especially sweet and sad song with a lovely falsetto at the end, according to a review in Boise Weekly. "’In Between’ uses a marching band beat under Radiohead-esque notes to convey a somber mood.”

Halogyns Hailing from St. George, the Halogyns are currently raising funds to produce their first album. Their alternative rock/pop sound contains unique lyrics about life, overcoming depression, love and

committed to providing an outdoor nightlife option for local residents and tourists.

Cedar Music Fest is presented by SUU Community Education. Event partners include SUU Alumni and Community Relations, Cedar City/ Brian Head Tourism Bureau, Southwest Tech and friends of Cedar City Historic Downtown Economic Development Committee. Sponsors include Southern Utah Museum of Art. For more information on becoming a sponsor for the first Cedar Music Fest, email event director Jessica Burr at jessicaburr@suu.edu. For more information on becoming a vendor, food truck, or street performer, email Maree Beach at bewise@suu.edu.

—Southern Utah University

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LegaL Notices PLANNING & ZONING AGENDA WAYNE COUNTY 7 PM COUNTY COURTHOUSE 18 S MAIN LOA, UT 84747 Review and consider whether to propose and schedule for a public hearing, a draft plan amendment to the Wayne County resource management plan to address management of the following U.S. Forest Service "Inventoried Roadless Areas" (IRAs) in Wayne County: ID

Name of IRA

7658

Dark Valley

7687

Wayne Wonderland

Fish lake

7754

Fish lake

7780

Solomon Basin Mcdonald Basin Thousand Lake Mountain

Fish lake

7916

Hilgard Mountain

Fish lake

7776

8062

date

National Forest Dixie

Boulder Mtn. / Boulder Top/ Deer Lake

Fish lake

Dixie

8066

Happy Valley

Dixie

8242

Lookout Peak

Fish lake

8297

Boulder Mtn. / Boulder Top/ Deer Lake

Dixie

8300

Boulder Mtn. / Boulder Top/ Deer Lake

Dixie

Other Business Discussion, Action & Changes for Zoning Ordinance UpIf you cannot attend, please RSVP. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 16, 2018

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amendment to include additional “permitted uses” in commercial zones is intended to straighten out the code to include business types that already exist. These include: laundromat, salon/spa, guide services, gas stations, and alcoholic beverage service.

Additionally, it was proposed that “building material sales” be struck from the conditional use section of the code, and that a “solid waste storage facilities” item that requires fencing around dumpsters be struck from the special provisions section of the code.

City Planning and Zoning member Elaine Lott made a comment that she feels it would be good to re-examine the commercial blocks, to address whether, “We are allowing ourselves to be opening these businesses to also be on the side streets.” Council member Louise Barnes agreed this should be revisited. Following the public hearing, the proposed amendments were passed unanimously.

The second public hearing item was to address a new proposal to allow and add a definition for blade signs on commercial businesses.

The new proposed blade sign definition is as follows: A sign which is suspended from an overhang, canopy of awning or is supported from a mounting attached directly to a building and hangs perpendicular to the building wall having an area of three (3) square feet per side or less and eight (8) feet from the ground. The proposal would allow businesses to have more advertising space than they currently have, and this type of signage can be more visible from the street. Following the hearing the proposal to add a definition for blade signs was unanimously approved by the council.

The final public hearing item was for a proposed six-month “moratorium” on new holiday homes, inns, and B&B permits in residential zones. The ordinance states that: the Escalante City Planning commission and the City Council need time to review and amend, if needed, bed and breakfast, inns, and holiday home regulations prior to

approving any new permits for bed and breakfasts, inns, and holiday homes in all zone districts.

City recorder Stephanie Steed commented that, “We are doing this because the state gives us time to put it on hold to identify what conditions we put on these kinds of businesses.”

A number of public comments were made by several individuals and in summary included the following points: that there are positive aspects to having conditional use permits and holiday home conversions as people are taking care of and often rehabbing these properties; that relative to Escalante’s size there are a large number of holiday homes and it is becoming a problem; that there are many people seeking to live and work here who are having a difficult time finding housing and holiday homes are constricting the housing rental market; that residential areas are impacted by having a commercial activity in their midst; that this is a problem worldwide and Escalante City is encouraged to be on the forefront in setting regulations and guidelines.

Recorder Steed indicated that currently 19 vacation rentals are licensed in the city.

However it is reported that others have counted significantly more Escalante-based holiday homes that are being marketed online.

Council members commented that other cities have managed to place good conditions on these establishments, and the six-month hold on permits gives the city a chance to look at this. A council member noted that the city has lately had speculators coming in and buying properties and turning them into vacation rentals, and it bears some examination.

Following the hearing the city council approved sixmonth holiday home permit moratorium unanimously.

During the Planning and Zoning Report, council member Marlene Stowe reported that P&Z is conducting work meetings to address ordinances. At their last meeting they worked on changes in ordinances for RV Parks, and this item will need to go to a public hearing. She also reported that the time of regular P&Z meetings will change from 7pm to 6pm to be consistent with the

INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BRYCE CANYON AIRPORT PAVEMENT PRESERVATION & FENCING GARFIELD COUNTY ACI No. 186498 Sealed bids for improvements to the Bryce Canyon Airport, will be received by Garfield County in the County Offices at 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84729 until September 5, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. MDT and then opened and read aloud.

The work involved includes the following: SCHEDULE I TAXIWAY & APRON PAVEMENT PRESERVATION SCHEDULE II PERIMETER FENCE IMPROVEMENTS 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 $25.00. There will be no refunds.

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

The Bidder must supply all the information required by the proposal forms and specifications and must bid on all items of every schedule. Garfield County 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 sixty (60) days from the opening thereof.

A Prebid meeting will be held at the Bryce Canyon Airport on August 27, 2018 at 1:00 p.m., MDT. All bidders are advised to examine the site to become familiar with all site conditions.

The proposed contract is under and subject to the following federal provisions: Debarment and Suspension Any questions regarding this project are to be directed to the office of Armstrong Consultants, Inc., Denver, Colorado, (303) 296-4949 for interpretation.

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Paul and Linda Tramontano came before the council to request a conditional use permit for a dog care service at 585 West 500 South. After much discussion, their request was approved for up to 2 dogs under their care business, and all dogs must be shown to be licensed and have shots. Appropriate fencing is required and no kennel buildings can be built. City Attorney Barry Huntington said that this falls under “home occupation,” and therefore can legally be approved with a conditional use permit. The Tramontanos said they would like to provide a service to make it, “Safe for dogs and travelers so dogs are not left in vehicles, or going where they’re not supposed to go.”

The council expressed concern that the Tramontanos had already been operating this business without a license, and also noted if there are any complaints to the city or the sheriff’s office related to their business, that the conditional use permit will be revisited.

Under scheduled items, Garfield County Sheriff Dep-

uty Jared Dunton filled in for Sheriff Danny Perkins for the sheriff’s update, and said that things generally have been “pretty slow.”

McCade Cook came before the council requesting a city water hook up on a property recently purchased outside of city limits out by the airport. He would like to install cabins and an RV park.

Council member Guy Graham stated that similar previous requests have been turned down.

“The issue is too many hook ups on one line,” he said. The city turned down their request.

In department reports, Greg Allen said they are still working on paperwork for the airport fencing.

Dan’l Lindsay said things are on schedule with the community center and the work is moving forward.

Guy Graham, who oversees the city’s water said, “We went up today and looked at the top collection box and I don’t believe we are going to lift these water restrictions.

The water is barely making it over the weir. If it doesn’t snow this winter it’s not going to look good at all.”

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NOTICE TO WATER USERS The NONUSE application(s) below were filed with the Division of Water Rights. It is represented that additional time is needed within which to resume the beneficial use of water in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings as per Rule R655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours on or before SEPTEMBER 5, 2018. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

NONUSE 95-258 (A12784): State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is/are seeking Nonuse period for 9.91 cfs. from the Brian Spring Area (2 miles North of Loa) for DOMESTIC; FISH CULTURE: Used in rearing ponds for the propagation of fish.

Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 9 & 16, 2018 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday August 27th, 2018, at 11:10 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: KONRAD BROOKS ZONE CHANGE FROM MULTIPLE USE TO AGRICULTURE A PORTION OF H.E.S. NUMBER 58 LOCATED IN SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 1 EAST, SALT LAKE BASE & MERIDIAN BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH IS NORTH 46°34'53" WEST 2776.80 FEET FROM CORNER NUMBER 1 OF SD H.E.S NUMBER 58; RUNNING THENCE 46°34'53" WEST 59.61 FEET THENCE SOUTH 43°25'07" WEST 996.76 FEET TO CORNER NUMBER 4 OF SAID H.E.S. NUMBER 58; THENCE SOUTH 46°25'13" EAST 1819.73 FEET TO CORNER NUMBER 3 OF SAID H.E.S. NUMBER 58; THENCE SOUTH 46°31'29" EAST 532.65 FEET; THENCE NORTH 16°25'05" EAST 865.0 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF AN EXISTING CORNER SD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO A POINT WHICH IS SOUTH 16°25'05" WEST 365.00 FEET MORE OR LESS FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 16°25'05" EAST 365.00 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 42.73 ACRES. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 9 & 16, 2018 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday August 27th, 2018, at 11:10am. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: KONRAD BROOKS MINOR LOT SUBDIVISION A PORTION OF H.E.S. NUMBER 58 LOCATED IN SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 1 EAST, SALT LAKE BASE & MERIDIAN BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH IS NORTH 46°34'53" WEST 2776.80 FEET FROM CORNER NUMBER 1 OF SD H.E.S NUMBER 58; RUNNING THENCE 46°34'53" WEST 59.61 FEET THENCE SOUTH 43°25'07" WEST 996.76 FEET TO CORNER NUMBER 4 OF SAID H.E.S. NUMBER 58; THENCE SOUTH 46°25'13" EAST 1819.73 FEET TO CORNER NUMBER 3 OF SAID H.E.S. NUMBER 58; THENCE SOUTH 46°31'29" EAST 532.65 FEET; THENCE NORTH 16°25'05" EAST 865.0 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF AN EXISTING CORNER SD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO A POINT WHICH IS SOUTH 16°25'05" WEST 365.00 FEET MORE OR LESS FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 16°25'05" EAST 365.00 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 42.73 ACRES. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 9 & 16, 2018 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States at the time of sale, at the 6th District Court – Garfield County, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, on September 11, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. of said day, for the purpose of foreclosing a trust deed originally executed by Gayle Harman and Cameron Properties, L.C., as trustors, in favor of Mt Olympus Financial LC, covering real property located at 78 West Center St., Panguitch, Utah 84759, and more particularly described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 3, Block 29, PANGUITCH TOWNSITE SURVEY; running thence North 00°55'45" West along the West line of said block 114.17 feet; thence departing said West line and running North 88°11'54" East 96.06 feet; thence North 00°46'19" West 60.82 feet; thence North 88°29'20n East 136.88 feet to a point on the East line of said Lot 3; thence South 00°57'02" East 175.90 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 3; thence South 88°35'36" West along the South line of said lot 233.16 feet to the point of beginning. Parcel # P-230-2. The current beneficiary of the trust deed is Mt Olympus Financial and the record owners of the property as of the recording of the notice of default are Gayle Harman and Cameron Properties, L.C. Bidders must be prepared to tender to the trustee $10,000.00 at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by 12:00 noon the day following the sale. Both payments must be in the form of a cashier's check or certified funds. “Official” checks and cash are not acceptable. If the highest bidder refuses to pay the amount of the bid, the bidder forfeits its deposit and is liable for any loss as a result of the refusal, including interest, costs and trustee's and reasonable attorney fees. TRUSTEE CONTACT INFORMATION: Michael Anderson (801) 991-0076; 10714 South Jordan Gateway, Ste 100, South Jordan, UT 84095.

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Three bids were submitted under a competitive bids process to the School and Institutional Trust Lands Board. Alexus XI, LLC, was the top and winning purchase bid, at $525,000. The two other bidders were Friends of Redrock Utah, which bid for a Surface Use Lease for conservation with a revenue value of $503,781. The third bidder was Brown Brothers Construction, which had previously received a Materials Permit from the state for surface sand and gravel extraction from the site. The Brown Brothers proposal for sand and gravel extraction during the bid process came in at a value of $381,535.

According to interested parties, the SITLA Board voted 5-2 in favor of the Alexus XI, LLC application, with two board members voting in favor of the Brown Brothers Construction application.

Revenue generated from school trust lands by SITLA is designated for education, and specific proceeds from the sale of the Teasdale parcel will be designated for the Deaf Fund.

In 2016 Brown Brothers Construction had received a Materials Permit to remove ordinary sand and gravel from the site. This lead to concerns from local residents as to whether the site could—or should—be used for industrial purposes, when surrounding land is zoned by Wayne County as Residential/ Agricultural. Wayne County sought initially to issue a zoning change to Industrial

uses to facilitate the project, but subsequently determined that issuing a zoning change was not legally a mechanism at their disposal, as SITLA lands are exempt from local zoning. The county, however, did issue a Conditional Use Permit for the project. Friends of Red Rocks filed suit against Wayne County for issuing the CUP, and lost.

According to SITLA documents, Wayne County residents petitioned SITLA to offer the property for sale, and SITLA subsequently cancelled the Materials Permit to Brown Brothers to instead pursue a surface sale, initially by auction. No bids were submitted at an October 2017 public auction, where the minimum required bid was set at $790,000, well above the assessed value of the property.

SITLA then opened the parcel to negotiated bids for sand and gravel, surface lease or sale.

Teasdale resident Dave Van Dyke presented the investors’ purchase bid under Alexus, XI, LLC. Van Dyke said, “We were all working on it together to purchase it,” referring to himself and others who were also interested in keeping the property within the county’s residential/agricultural zoning scheme. “I don’t want people to think we were buying this property alone and it’s all us,” he said. “This is going to be a partnership.”

Van Dyke said that they are still working through the purchase details, and that the group plans to eventually subdivide the property in some fashion that is consistent with the county zoning.

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DENTAL ASSISTANT PANGUITCH DENTAL Panguitch Dental is looking for a motivated Dental Assistant to join their team.

This position will be part-time, working two or three days per week.

The position responsibilities include: • Patient Interaction • Taking X-Rays • Chair-side assisting • Scheduling, Charting, Documenting dental visits on computer • Sterilization of dental Instruments • Set-up and cleaning operatory and office Experienced applicants would have the following: • Dental Assisting Experience • Pedo, Endo, Oral Surgery and General Dentistry Experience • Knowledge of Computer Charting and Digital X-Rays • X-Ray Certified • CPR Certified We are willing to train those with no assisting experience.

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General Dentist (Full Time) position available in Bicknell. (Wayne County) General responsibilities: • Must have or attain a Utah unrestricted License to practice Dentistry All aspects of General Dentistry including • Exodontia, Root canals, Crown and Bridge, etc…

• Some reimbursed travel will be expected weekly to commute between offices (Panguitch and Escalante.)

• To start as soon as possible Benefits • Vacation hours • 401K Match up to 5% • Sick hours • Holiday pay • Continuing education days offered (5 Days leave and $1500/Year.)

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This position is one that will allow you to apply for government programs such as the NHSC or the PSLF programs (Loan Forgiveness.) Although, it is up to you to apply for these programs on your own and it is not guarantee you will be awarded, we are happy to offer advice during this process.

PRN/ PART-TIME FRONT DESK POSITION KAZAN MEMORIAL CLINIC ESCALANTE The Kazan Memorial Clinic in Escalante is accepting applications for a PRN/Part Time Front Desk position for Thursday from noon to 8pm and Friday 9 to 5. This position includes the following duties and requirements: • Answering phones • Scheduling Appointments • Collecting and balancing money • Assisting Medical Staff/Team • Accommodate and greet patients with professionalism • Self-Motivated and task oriented Benefits are also offered with this position, which include: • Insurance • 401K • Sick/Vacation Leave • Medical/Dental/Pharmacy discount If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to Cindi Steed at csteed@waynechc.org or drop it off in person at the Kazan Clinic.

Purchase price $389,000. 4800 sq. ft home w/ large 3 bay garage. 1 bedroom apt in basement, & room for additional rental unit. Commercial Pastry Kitchen. Current income from 1 rental & Kitchen $45,000. Get the home that pays it's own mortgage!

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on the grass area next to the Bryce Canyon Shuttle Station at 165 South Main.

7:00AM to 11:00AM Shuttle into Bryce Canyon.

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If bikers would like to begin inside the park, park passes need to be purchased at the Bryce Canyon Shuttle during operating hours.

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MEETINGS GARFIELD COUNTY FULL TIME POSITION Garfield County Public Works Department is accep ing applications for a Full-Time Position in the Panguitch Area. A current CDL and pre-employment drug testing is required. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerks Office, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, (435) 676-1100 or online at garfield.utah.gov.

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 21, 2018 to the Clerks Office.

Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer

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

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could include: • Patient Interaction • Answering phones • Scheduling patients • Collecting payment • Taking X-Rays • Cleaning Teeth • Scheduling, Charting, Documenting dental visits • Sterilization of dental equipment • Cleaning operatory and office We are willing to train those with no assisting experience.

Drop off your resume at our clinic in Escalante or email your resume to cness@waynechc.org

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org Part-time STEM Teacher for Antimony Elementary School Para Professional for Antimony Elementary School Food Service Worker for Boulder Elementary School Para Professionals for Bryce Valley Elementary School Food Service Worker for Bryce Valley High School Para Professionals for Escalante Elementary School Math Teacher for Escalante High School Para Professional for Panguitch Elementary School Sped Para Professional for Panguitch Middle School Substitute Custodians, Food Service, and Teachers SALARY: Please see 2017-2018 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children. See the job description for additional requirements.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified or certified application. Please direct questions to: AES Head Teacher Julie Allen (435-624-3221) BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322) BVES Principal Layne LeFevre (435-679-8619) BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-679-8835) EES & EHS Principal Chip Sharpe (435-826-4247) PES Principal Nick Reynolds (435-676-8847) PHS Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-8805) Superintendent Tracy Davis (435-676-8821) Transportation Dir Curtis Barney (435-231-3330) Online application available: www.garfk12.org Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

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

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Starting at Bryce Canyon’s Inspiration Point and ending at Red Canyon Campground✴- 17 miles trail. There will be three separate starting points. Bikers can choose the starting points depending on the riders ability and age.

Inspiration Point inside Bryce Canyon Ruby’s Inn Red Canyon Campground You don’t have your own bike? No worries, bikes are available to rent at the Sinclair Station Friday, August 24th - Movie @Ruby’s Inn at 8 PM on Ponderosa Lawn

The Escalante City Dump is open daily Mon. through Sat. at 1PM

Saturday, August 25th - Show and Shine Car Show @ 7 PM Hot Air Balloon Glow @ 8:30 PM Both will be located at the Sinclair and Shuttle Parking Lot Information May be Subject to Change - Go to canyon2canyonbikeride.com or Contact Deanna Moore, Bryce City Manager, at 435-690-0088 for more information

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Notice of Job Opening Garkane Energy Cooperative Journey Lineman - Hatch Area Deadline to apply is August 17, 2018 QUALIFICATION: MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Education - High School graduate or equivalent. Completion of the Cooperative approved lineman-training

program. Less than fully qualified journey linemen must be willing to enter and complete the Cooperative-approved lineman-training program. Apprentice applications will be accepted and consideration given for the position.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - Must be possess and maintain a valid Utah/ Arizona Commercial Driver’s License, Class A, and must be certified in first aid, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, pole-top and bucket rescue.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands -Able to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms overhead, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear; required to climb poles and stand in a hydraulic bucket to work at heights up to 100’ while performing line work, often working in awkward positions; must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

For full Job Description email keri.ran1say garkane.com

WAGE: Pay will be based on the current negotiated employees association contract rate.

APPLICATIONS: The position is located in Hatch UT. This is a full-time position including benefits. Applications will be accepted immediately and can be found at garkaneenergy.com/career job opening and emailed to keri.ramsay@garkane.com.

Garkane reserves the right to accept or reject any application in accordance with applicable state and federal rules and regulations.

- Equal Opportunity Employer -

Notice of Job Opening Human Resource Specialist-Executive Assistant Deadline to apply is August 17, 2018 OBJECTIVE

To administer and maintain employment and benefit records of employees. Provide assistance and support to the CEO, the Board of Directors and Management Team dealing with sensitive matters important to the overall operation of Garkane Energy Cooperative.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required: •High School Diploma or equivalent •Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or Office Administration or directly related field.

•Minimum of five years’ experience in HR Management to include Benefit administration.

Prefered: •Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources field.

•Equivalent Work and/or Training Experience or equivalent combination of education and experience •Supervisory experience is desirable •Experience in Rural Electric industry.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•Must be proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel •Proficiency in the use of common office equipment, computer applications, and excellent written skills is required.

•Knowledgeable with Federal and State employment laws and familiarity with industry-specific terminology is necessary.

•Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are needed for this position.

Successful applicant must possess and maintain a valid Utah driver’s license and have the ability to travel out-of-town monthly for meetings. Offers are contingent upon completion of a background check and passing of a drug test. Please contact keri.ramsay@garkane.com for a full job description.

LOCATION: Kanab, Utah WAGE: Compensation is competitive and is commensurate with education, training, related skills, knowledge and experience.

This is a full-time position with an excellent benefit package.

Applications will be accepted immediately. Application forms are available online at garkaneenergy.com. Interested parties should submit a application, resume, cover letter, along with record of training and experience to Keri Ramsay online at keri.ramsay@garkane.com Garkane reserves the right to accept or reject any application in accordance with applicable state and federal rules and regulations.

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is pleased to welcome new general surgeon

Cameron Black, MD Cameron was born and raised in Bountiful, received his bachelor’s in Biology at BYU, and went on to get his MD at The Ohio State University.

He completed his general surgery residency at Mount Carmel Hospitals, in Columbus, Ohio.

Cameron is married, with three young children, and says he’s very much looking forward to locating to Cedar City, as he Dr. Black is with loves the family-friendly Utah Surgical Associates, atmosphere and the many and is setting up a new ways to enjoy the outdoors in office in our area.

Cedar City, at Cameron has family ties to 166 W., 1325 N., #200, southern Utah, as his father Cedar City. grew up in Delta, and his mother lived in Cedar City for a time.

August 16, 2018

is pleased to welcome new general surgeon

Trevor Day, DO

Trevor grew up in Mapleton, Utah, received his bachelor’s degree in Biology at Brigham Young University, and later completed his general surgery residency at Oklahoma State University Medical Center.

Trevor is married with three daughters, ranging in ages from six to a three-month-old. Trevor says, “The best part about being a surgeon is getting to see the immediate results of your work, and how your patients can directly benefit from the work you do. It’s very fulfilling to be able to take something that’s not working right and fix it.”

Trevor says he’s excited to come to southern Utah, and enjoys skiing, hiking, biking, and being with his family. Dr. Day has family in Cedar City and throughout southern Utah as far north as Fillmore.

Dr. Day is with Utah Surgical Associates, and is setting up a new office in Cedar City, at 166 W., 1325 N., #200, Cedar City.