The Wayne & Garfield County Insider August 29, 2024

by Jaynie Connor

WAYNE CO. - The August 19, 2024, Wayne County Commission meeting opened with a review of the Hanksville Diversion Project bids. Garrick Wilden with Jones & DeMille Engineering said that they received two proposals and bids for the project. Gerber Construction received the highest score on the proposal and had the lower bid of $67,068,000. The NRCS is now reviewing the bid to make funding decisions and plan on how the project will move forward.

John Dupree, a citizen of Teasdale, expressed concerns about the county’s emergency medical services, including his thoughts on the level of care EMS can provide and the Wayne Community Health Center in Bicknell

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Participants head out on the Sandy Peak Loop trail during the 15th annual

was held Aug. 13-17.

PANGUITCH - Garfield County hosted the 15th annual Bryce ATV/ UTV Rally from August 13th to the 17th. Every day, participants met at the Garfield County Fair Building

Study Reveals Consumer Preferences for Utah’s Fresh & Packaged Fruit Products

by Dennis Hinkamp | Utah State University Extension

From the celebrated Peach Days in Brigham City to Strawberry Days in Pleasant Grove, Utah's fruitgrowing heritage is rich and varied.

UTAH - From the celebrated Peach Days in Brigham City to Strawberry Days in Pleasant Grove, Utah's fruit-growing heritage is rich and varied. Travelers along I-15 between Perry and Willard, Utah, pass through acres of fruit orchards, known as “Utah’s Famous Fruit Way.”

for breakfast before embarking on their adventurous “rides.” Each ride was limited to only twenty-five participants, so slots were filled on a first-come-firstserve basis. Riders had six-

teen guided trails to choose from, which showcased beautiful areas across Garfield County. Bingo was available for one dollar per card, along with a Poker Run for riders to join in on.

An ATV/OHV parade took place on Thursday, August 15, starting at Dragon Fly Motor Lodge in Panguitch

CEDAR CITY - For many new mothers, a lactation consultation can become a lifeline. This is why Cedar City Hospital is expanding its services for new moms with a lactation clinic, which opened to the public on August 1, that includes onsite consulting, as well as telehealth opportunities from Intermountain Health board-certified lactation consultants.

The Intermountain Health Cedar City location is now one of ten Intermountain hospitals offering this in-person support. The much-needed service allows a lactation team to provide the help many moms seek as they navigate breastfeeding. Since most mothers go home within 24 hours of delivering, many of

Sawmill Blaze

A recent study conducted by researchers at Utah State University's Department of Applied Economics explores Utah consumers’ perceptions and preferences regarding fresh and packaged fruit products. The research highlights the significant economic contribution of fruit production in Utah and offers insights into consumer behaviors that could shape the future of local fruit markets.

The study emphasizes the importance of fruit production in the state, particularly highlighting the economic value of tart cherries,

$100,000 in funding, which goes toward projects and other efforts to restore native cutthroat trout throughout Utah. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah Trout Unlimited launched the slam in 2016 as a fishing challenge for anglers to catch the four subspecies of cutthroat trout that are native to Utah in their native ranges, as well as a way to raise funds

On Tuesday, August 20th, around 10:30 p.m., a fire broke out at the K&D Forest Products sawmill building in Panguitch.

PANGUITCH - On Tuesday, August 20th, around 10:30 p.m., the town of Panguitch was abruptly awakened by the blaring sirens of fire trucks and the glow of a massive blaze on

the hill west of town. A fire had broken out at the K&D Forest Products sawmill building, and fire crews were called from Panguitch, Panguitch Lake, Tropic, Bryce Canyon, and Escalante to

help fight the flames. Garfield County Sheriff’s Department quickly arrived on scene, and a Garfield

Clay Meldrum | @adventuresinpanguitch

Bryce ATV/UTV Rally, which

Utah State University Extension

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Utah Files Ambitious Lawsuit to Take Control of 18.5

Million Acres of Federal Public Land

UTAH - Utah is suing the federal government over how it manages public land in the state, again.

But unlike past legal challenges, which target specific national monuments or policies, the scope of the lawsuit filed with the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, August 20, is massive, questioning whether the Bureau of Land Management’s claim to 18.5 million acres of land—about 34% of the entire state—is legitimate.

State politicians call it “historic.” Environmental and public land advocacy groups say it’s a “land grab.” Regardless, the lawsuit has the potential to upend how the Bureau of Land Management operates in Utah and possibly the Western U.S.

The lawsuit targets “unappropriated” public land. That doesn’t include Utah’s five national parks, or any of the state’s national monuments, national forests, or recreation or wilderness areas, which represent about half of the federal public land in the state.

The other half, which is about 34% of the entire state, according to officials, is unappropriated land “that the U.S. government is simply holding on to, without properly reserving it for any designated purpose,” Attorney General Sean Reyes said.

That deprives Utah of its sovereignty, Reyes said, by holding land regardless of how it impacts residents or state business.

“Utah cannot manage, police or care for more than two thirds of its own territory because it’s controlled by people who don’t live in Utah, who aren’t elected by Utah citizens and not responsive to our local needs,” Reyes said.

That means the state can’t impose taxes on that land, or impose eminent domain to build “critical infrastructure” like public roads or communication systems, Reyes said. Nor can the state exercise legislative authority over how to use the land.

The 90-plus page complaint asks the U.S. Supreme Court whether it’s constitutional for the federal government to hold unappropriated land in the state indefinitely.

“This is a question we and many Western states have had for decades,” Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said on Tuesday, speaking to a room packed full of lawmakers, bureaucrats, county-level politicians and reporters. Reyes, as well as Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton, and House Speaker Mike Schultz, R-Hooper, also spoke.

There are only a handful of entities allowed to petition directly to the U.S. Supreme Court, including states that have a dispute with the federal government. Even though it could be a more streamlined process than filing with a lower court, the process could still take years. And that’s assuming the high court agrees to hear the case.

If the Supreme Court declines to take up the case, Cox said the state will go back and file a complaint with a federal district court.

by Kyle Dunphey | Utah News Dispatch

Whether it’s the Supreme Court or a lower district, the legal challenge will cost taxpayers money. The legislature appropriated about $20 million to fight the legal challenge, Reyes said, though he believes it won’t cost nearly that much.

“What we’ve spent currently or plan to spend is, I don’t have an exact number, but it’s a fraction,” Reyes said, telling reporters the state will save money by filing the lawsuit with the Supreme Court because it won’t have to litigate in federal district courts.

In an email Tuesday, University of Utah law professor John Ruple agreed with some of the governor’s sentiment, telling Utah News Dispatch there is room for improvement when it comes to how federal land is managed.

“However, the U.S. Constitution is clear that Congress, not the individual states, makes decisions about our federal public lands,” said Ruple, a research professor of law at the university’s S.J. Quinney College of Law, and director of the Wallace Stegner Center for Land, Resources and the Environment’s Law and Policy Program.

To rule in Utah’s favor, Ruple said the Supreme Court would have to reinterpret longstanding constitutional provisions, upsetting “150 years of settled Supreme Court law and destabilizing land ownership throughout the West.”

“That’s a big lift. I can’t help but wonder whether a less adversarial approach would have been more effective,” he said.

What if Utah wins?

If Utah’s lawsuit is successful, setting forth a process where 18.5 million acres is placed under state control, it would unravel the current, decades-old structure of federal land management.

But it’s something state officials have anticipated for years, passing a bill in 2017 that creates the prospective Utah Department of Land Management, which would essentially become Utah’s version of the BLM.

Much of that unappropriated land is offered up as parcels for grazing, oil and gas production, mining or recreation—those leases would instead be managed by the Department of Land Management.

Redge Johnson, director of the state’s Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office, said Utah would honor all existing leases, but instead of the BLM, lease holders would meet with state employees. Johnson, acknowledging that it’s very much still a hypothetical scenario, said the state would likely hire many BLM employees.

“They’re great people, we have a lot of good people at the local level that we work with. It’s the decisions that come out of (Washington,) D.C. that we find problematic,” he said.

Other federal entities, like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which doesn’t necessarily own unappropriated land but does work on it, would likely be able to operate as it did previously.

The state has long had grievances with the federal government’s hold on land. It has filed lawsuits looking to repeal the Biden administration’s re-designation of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments, a travel plan in Grand County that closed a number of rugged dirt roads near wilderness areas, and a recent rule allowing parcels of Bureau of Land Management land to be leased for conservation.

Those policies were all cited Tuesday as examples of federal overreach.

“For the entire time that we’ve existed as a state, Utah’s public lands have been a treasured heritage for all of us. For many years, decades even, the question of how to best manage Utah’s lands has been at the forefront of our state’s critical issues,” Cox said. “The crazy thing is that all this time, we have not had control of nearly 70% of our land. I want you to think about that for just a second. Utah does not have the ability to manage over two thirds of our state.”

‘This lawsuit isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on’: Environmental groups respond

A number of environmental groups responded to the announcement on Tuesday, calling Utah’s lawsuit an attempted land grab and accusing the state of wasting taxpayer money, while threatening some of the state’s most iconic landscapes.

The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, a litigious nonprofit that has previously intervened in sev-

eral lawsuits in opposition to Utah, called Tuesday’s announcement another example of Utah being “the most anti-public lands state in the country.”

“Utahns and visitors travel to our state to experience stunning redrock canyons, spires, and mesas; public lands that are owned by all Americans and managed on their behalf by the federal government and its expert agencies,” said the group’s legal director, Steve Bloch. “All of that is at risk with Utah’s saber rattling and insistence that many of these remarkable landscapes are instead ‘state lands’ that should be developed and ultimately destroyed by short-sighted state politicians.”

The Center For Western Priorities, a public lands advocacy group, said Utah’s legal argument was likely to fail, telling Utah News Dispatch it “isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on.”

“One hundred and thirty years ago, the people of Utah agreed to ‘forever disclaim all right and title’ to national public lands when Utah became a state. What part of ‘forever’ isn’t clear to you, governor? The property clause of the Constitution gives Congress, and only Congress, authority to transfer or dispose of federal lands. That’s the beginning, middle, and end of this lawsuit,” said the group’s deputy director, Aaron Weiss, who urged the governor and other state leaders to abandon the suit before they “waste millions of taxpayer dollars enriching out-of-state lawyers on this pointless lawsuit.”

And the Wilderness Society said the lawsuit was another example of Utah trying to undermine federal land management, pointing to the state’s other lawsuits.

In a statement, the group’s senior legal director Alison Flint called the lawsuit “a brazen and undemocratic attempt to force the handover of millions of acres of American’s public lands to the state—and ultimately to private companies planning to develop them.”

“The courts should reject these cynical, outrageous attempts to undermine and take control of America’s public lands,” Flint said.

This article was originally published on utahnewsdispatch.com on August 20, 2024.

Utah Supreme Court Opinions: Summary of Jenkins v. Beaver County, Aug. 15 Opinion

UTAH - Colby Jenkins contested the results of the 2024 primary election for the Utah Republican Party candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Utah’s Second Congressional District. After a recount, election officials determined that Celeste Maloy had won by a narrow margin. Jenkins challenged the rejection of certain ballots that were deemed untimely because they were not postmarked by the deadline specified in Utah’s election code. He argued that these ballots were mailed before election day but were delayed in receiving a postmark due to variations in U.S. Postal Service practices.

by Justia

The Lieutenant Governor questioned whether Jenkins had the standing to assert constitutional arguments on behalf of the voters whose ballots were not counted. However, the court did not need to decide on this issue because Jenkins failed to establish that he was entitled to the relief he sought. Jenkins argued that the statutory postmark requirement resulted in unequal treatment of voters and interfered with the fundamental right to vote. However, he did not adequately brief these constitutional arguments, failing to cite relevant case law or provide sufficient analysis.

The Utah Supreme

Court denied Jenkins’s petition for extraordinary relief. The court held that Jenkins did not meet his burden of demonstrating a constitutional violation. Specifically, Jenkins did not show that election officials failed to comply with any statutory mandate, nor did he provide adequate legal support for his claims that the postmark requirement was unconstitutional. The court concluded that voters could ensure their ballots were timely postmarked by mailing them well in advance or by taking them directly to the post office. Therefore, the petition was denied.

Read the full opinion on justia.com.

News from Wayne County School Daze

If you haven’t noticed, nights are getting longer, and there are a lot of people that aren’t taking it kindly. Somebody said "daylight saving time" in the check-out line at Royal’s the other day and almost got run out of the store without their groceries. Who says that sort of thing when the World’s Fair is still on everyone’s mind, and farmers are still working on their tans. Early risers are now traveling in the dark and incognito, and folks are unsure if they are giving their signature wave to someone they like or not and causing confusion on the job site. For those who are just starting out in Wayne County (or just moving back) and don’t know that many people, waving at people you don’t know in the wee hours of the day from behind the windshield has a reassuring effect, mostly because it is considered a slight if they do not wave back; this can make for uncomfortable situations at the gas pump.

Aside from the wet weather, and the fact that some people are starting to grow webbed feet, there is wildlife coming out of the hills in pairs, and a new guy from Caineville has put in a lumber order to Loa Builders for enough material to build an arc.

The new high school is nearing completion, and the middle school doors are shuddered. The district office phone switchboard is lit up like Christmas because of all the schedule changes at Wayne School District, and the big yellow busses are starting to stop on the highway again. Some people are wondering how soon it will be before the high schoolers quit running the backstreets.

Well, the word from Randy, the Wayne School District Superintendent, is that, with great trepidation, the elementary school students—kindergarten through 6th grade

by Adus F. Dorsey II

—will start as planned, with the first day being August 20th. True, some sixth graders breathed a sigh of relief that they were not being forced to leave the safe confines of Loa Elementary and thrust into unknown waters. To be expected, the taller sixth graders, with delusions of grandeur and brand new jock straps, are showing signs of outright rebellion, having had summer dreams of moving up in the school system ladder to mingle with their more mature friends.

Then there are the secondary students—seventh through twelfth grade— who will find themselves deposited at the front door of the new high school in Bicknell on September 3rd.

In his Wayne School District letter, Randy says, “This means we (meaning all the students and parents) will have to make up seven days throughout the school year.” Under consideration is the option for how to accomplish this little detail, which could be that school will be in session a few Fridays throughout the year, or the possibility that students will have to crack their books from home, appear remotely, and dress accordingly from the waist up like all the other employees that work from home. Or, as Randy puts it, there could be a hybrid of both options.

For those still in the dark, the Wayne School District and new school board members are planning a back-to-school night for parents and students on August 29th to allow students to walk through the new building and to become familiar with their new and improved surroundings, classrooms and teachers.

Here is a little ancient Wayne School District history. About the year 1910, the people of Wayne County began to seriously consider the possibility of establishing a high school. Mosiah Hall, State High School Inspector, said a

high school might be organized with fifty students, but that it would not be economical to maintain one for less than eighty. A survey of the communities indicated that the requirement for students could be met. The next question to be considered was the location of the school. People were divided on this issue. Those in the lower part of the county favored Thurber as a central location, while the people of Loa thought the school should be located there because the town was larger.

In June 1913, the proposition of whether a high school should be established and where was submitted to a vote of the people. The result of the voting showed that a majority of the people favored establishing a school in Thurber. Thurber School Precinct had recently finished the construction of a rock building for elementary grades, and the people offered this for the use of the high school. It had two large rooms and one small one on the ground floor, an amusement hall on the upper floor, and a stage along the south side.

In order to open a school, it would be necessary to secure qualified teachers.

Accordingly, Anne Snow, Superintendent of Wayne School District, went to Salt Lake City to find high school teachers. On the recommendation of Inspector Hall, two teachers were hired—Horace H. Higgs and Bess L. Montgomery. Since practically all students would be doing first year high school work, two teachers were sufficient.

No doubt, once the new Wayne High School doors are swung open for classes, it will be the beginning of a new era of learning and possibilities.

Go forth and do good things, Wayne School District parents and students.

Be Wayne County proud.

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It Could Happen Next Door to You

Planning and zoning seems like a mundane issue that requires homework and meetings. Planning in rural counties runs counter to “I should be able to do what I want with my property.” But when someone comes along and wants to do something next to your property that is totally inconsistent with the neighborhood, you might want there to be some limitations, and zoning laws are your only protection.

A recent application for a rezone for a small parcel at the southern end of the residential area known as Miners Mountain Valley from “residential/agricultural” to “resort/recreation” is a case in point. The applicant, Eye Candy Properties, got a permit for 1.2 acre feet of well water for a single family residence. He then decided to split that water for two bathhouses while applying for resort/ recreational rezoning and building five dry cabins

for rentals. Apparently, none of the cabins would have a kitchen, a sink or a bathroom (other than access to a toilet in one of the “bathhouses”). Each cabin could accommodate 5 people, for a total of 25 people, 12 months a year. It is easy to imagine the hordes of tourists descending on this quiet valley with its gravel and dirt roads. Might there be some parties? Furthermore, what other resort/ recreation operations might he build? More cabins, a racetrack, shooting range, sports bar? The entire area is residential, and there is not any commercially zoned property for miles. If the County approves the rezone, it will be a classic example of “spot zoning,” which improperly creates an island within a larger area, in which inconsistent uses are allowed, contrary to the neighbors’ reasonable expectations.

The existing ten households are unanimous in opposing this change. There are already issues

with enough water for those households in dry years. The issues of traffic, potential fire, road maintenance, and tranquility all run counter to granting this zoning change.

The precedent that this change would create could negatively affect other parts of the County. What is to keep the County from granting rezones on Donkey Flats, Fish Creek Cove, Teasdale, or the properties near but outside Loa, Bicknell, Fremont, or Hanksville?

The first step in this rezoning process is a public hearing by the Planning & Zoning Commission on the evening of 28 August, 2024. I encourage everyone who cares about reasonable and proper planning (that protects everyone’s rights) to attend and see how the County handles this project. [Editor's note: This meeting has already occurred as of the date of this publication.]

Brian Swanson,

Teasdale

Wills, Trusts, and More

Choosing an Estate Planning Attorney

Choosing an estate planning attorney can be as complex as choosing any other professional.

If you are not somewhat educated about estate planning, it can be very difficult to know if the attorney is qualified. Even if you have spent time learning about estate planning, it can still be difficult to know which attorney will be best for you and your family.

The following are suggestions in selecting an estate planning attorney who will meet the needs of your estate:

First, you must select an attorney who is qualified. Regardless of the size of your estate or your family's circumstances, you should strongly consider using an attorney who specializes in estate planning. Even in a small community, there are a number of attorneys who dedicate their practices to estate planning.

Utilization of an attorney who has committed his practice to estate planning should assure you of better service at a lower price. Because much of an attorney's fee is based on the time it will take to complete a task, an attorney who focuses exclusively on estate planning will be more capable of completing your estate planning needs more efficiently than an attorney who only occasionally addresses estate planning issues.

Additionally, an attorney who has dedicated his practice to one area of the law is likely to be more enthusiastic about that area. This enthusiasm will benefit you as a client because the attorney will be more willing to take the time to research a new issue unique to your family and more willing

by Jeffery J. McKenna

to take time to educate you about your estate plan.

Second, in addition to picking an attorney who limits his or her practice to estate planning, you should use an attorney who is willing and capable of explaining your estate plan in a manner that you can understand. Although it can be a difficult and time-consuming task, it is critical that you understand your estate plan. If you do not understand your estate plan, you will not be able to properly implement it.

Individuals who purchase “estate plans” at seminars are rarely properly served. The attorney is usually not available after the seminar to properly address questions or concerns the client may have. Seminars should be attended for educational purposes and not for the purchasing of an “estate plan.”

Third, you must select an attorney who is capable of handling your specific situation at a fee that is acceptable to you. One of the best ways to know if an attorney is capable of handling your specific situation is to talk to other professionals involved in estate planning. Accountants, financial planners, insurance agents, and bankers are all excellent sources to consult for estate planning attorney referrals. Additionally, other professionals should be familiar with what range of fees the different attorneys charge.

Although I do not believe the fee for estate planning should be the main factor in selecting an estate planning attorney, it is, of course, a primary concern. Significantly, the fee charged does not always represent the quality of the estate plan. Many experienced and capable estate planning attorneys actually charge less for their ser-

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vices than less experienced and less qualified planners.

In conclusion, there are several factors that should be considered in the selection of an estate planning attorney. After considering the items discussed in this article and after meeting with the attorney, the most important factor may just be how does the estate planning attorney make you feel when you are with him or her. You should feel comfortable and not intimidated. Most importantly, the estate planning attorney you select should make you feel that he or she is there to serve your and your family’s needs and should never act like your needs are a burden.

country roads

by Lynn Griffin

Surgeon's Best Patient

Five surgeons were talking about the best patients.

First surgeon says, "Accountants are the best to operate on because when you open them up, everything on the inside is numbered."

Second surgeon says, "Nah—librarians are the best. Everything inside them is in alphabetical order."

Third surgeon responds, "Try electricians, man! Everything inside them is color coded!"

Fourth surgeon intercedes," I prefer lawyers. They're heartless, spineless, gutless, and their heads and butts are interchangeable."

To which the fifth surgeon, who has been quietly listening to the conversation, says, "I like engineers. They always understand when you have a few parts left over at the end."

Skype

Sam: Hey John!

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THEME: The 1930s ACROSS

1. Doorframe part

5. *The Swing Era or ____ Band Era

8. T-cell killer, acr.

11. Arabian chieftain

12. Actress Sorvino

13. Excessively fat

15. Chore list

16. Second word in fairytale?

17. Doled out cards

18. *1933 movie monster (2 words)

20. Eyeball

21. Golf aid

22. French vineyard

23. *Larry or Curly or Moe

26. Between delta and zeta

30. ____ B vaccine

31. Ciphering machine

34. Kind

35. Black and white cookies

37. ___ chi

38. Fender bender consequences

39. Light beige

40. *First white chocolate manufacturer

42. Grasp

43. Elbow room, to a ship (2 words)

45. Teenagers' emotions

47. Belly

48. East Indian pepper

50. Buzzing pest

52. *Prairie crisis (2 words)

55. Change, as in U.S. Constitution

56. "If all ____ fails..."

57. Solomon-like

Boatload

Lab gel

Enthusiasm

Finale

Grizzly Bear Notice

In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly bear conflicts, the Montana Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, and fishermen to take extra precautions and keep alert for bears while in the field.

"We advise that outdoorsmen wear noisy little bells on their clothing so as not to startle bears that aren't expecting them. We also advise outdoorsmen to carry pepper spray with them in case of an encounter with a bear. It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear activity. Outdoorsmen should recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear poop. Black bear poop is smaller and contains lots of berries and squirrel fur. Grizzly bear poop has little bells in it and smells like pepper."

Ford option

Two-footed mortar support

Shoemaker without shoes, e.g.

*Al Capone's Chicago Outfit, e.g.

Mend, healthwise

Small island 10. Doctor Dolittle, e.g.

*George Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess"

Grazing land 64. Blood vessel network DOWN 1. Blue Angel 2. In a frenzy 3. Calf-length skirt

Big-ticket ____

Tank filler

*a.k.a.

It looks like the monsoons have finally done their thing, and for once in a long time, we got some rain out of the storms. I always know that some farmers' hay has been cut, and it has to dry out before it can be baled, when the rains stop. The rain sure greened up the lawns in town, and we now have grass growing where I have tried everything to make it grow. I sometimes think we could use a little more. Then I see the news and the flooding in the Grand Canyon and out in Moab and realize how much damage that rain can do. Your lawn didn’t need to be watered for a couple of weeks, but, oh, does it grow. I mowed my lawn between storms, and when it rained the next day, I had to mow it again.

Last week, I said that with all of the rain that we had and with how green all of the hillsides were, I didn’t think that there would be any fires. I was wrong. With all of the wind, a small 40 acre fire quickly spread to be 400 acres with a lot of smoke up above town. However, with the next two days of rain, it took care of the fire. The rain helped put out the fire, but it also soaked the fuel that it needed to keep going. There was a big fire

FYI PanguItch

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at the K&D sawmill last week. The fire gutted their main building and will shut down the mill for a while. It was at night, and no one was injured. I understand that the firefighters were there all night long, keeping the fire from spreading. Our town is run by volunteer firefighters, EMS and Search and Rescue squads. We are fortunate to have so many that have acquired the skills, with long hours of training, to do these jobs. So when you see one of these first responders, tell them thanks for the many hours they put into training to keep our town safe. It wasn’t too long ago that first responders would get a dinner, and maybe that should start up again.

We went out to Ebenezer’s for the Garfield Memorial Hospital fundraiser. It was a fun evening, with some really good food. They honored Doctor Richard Birch for his thirty years of dedicated service at the hospital. Dr. Birch is retiring, and he will be greatly missed. Dr. Birch has been our family doctor and has kept us alive for those thirty years. He is a friend to all that know him. Enjoy a long retirement, Rick. When we left, we were treated to a double rainbow, and as we drove back home, the sun was set-

ting, and it made the clouds look like they were on fire. I have never seen something like that before. I wish that I had my camera. This weekend is Labor Day weekend (one of my favorite holidays, and a lot of things are happening. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, there will be a Senior Rodeo at the Triple C Arena. These riders have been doing this their whole life and are really fun to watch. Up at Panguitch Lake, the firefighters will be hosting their annual Summerfest fun day, and it will be on Saturday, August 31, at their fire station. They are roasting a pig and will have pulled pork sandwiches, a drink and a small lottery ticket for $8.00. There will be a lottery for some big gifts, and the drawing for the prizes will be at 6:30. Come on up and meet some of the firefighters that volunteer there.

Monday is Labor Day, and the big event on that day is the Iron County Fair. They have a two-hour parade that has everything from cheerleaders, floats, horses and people running for office. They also have a great car show at the park. There are a lot of really big rides that will make you sick, but they are all right for the kids. Their fair building is big and packed

with items that are award winners. It takes quite a bit of time to see everything, so they have plenty of food booths.

Next week is just as busy. On the 9th, there will be a Red Cross Blood Drive at the Panguitch Stake Center, 220 W. 500 S., from 1:30 to 7:00. You can sign up at redcrossblood.org. Donors are critically needed; there is always a need for blood. On Sept. 7, there will be an Outdoor Classroom at the Marilyn Bulkley Park from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Bring shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows and buckets for moving gravel. This is to improve trails following the heavy rains. Light snacks will be provided. This will be at the Little Dam. Go to the end of the road by the city dump and through the fences. On Friday and Saturday, the 8th and 9th, will be the annual car show, and it will be at the little league fields. The show is free, and the Lions Club will be serving allyou-can-eat pancakes for $5.00. Last year, there were 87 cars of all vintages—old, new and street rods. Come on out, and you can vote for my cars.

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Lactation Clinic: It's a great bonding thing with my kids. I want to make it nicer for other moms.

—Kim Heaton, Cedar City Hospital Lactation Lead

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them will find that once they start caring for their baby at home, they have questions, or issues with breastfeeding that didn’t exist while in the hospital. The consultants help moms and babies at any stage of breastfeeding.

Cedar City Hospital will have available appointments Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. with one of its four lactation consultants to help address concerns such as latching, positioning, mastitis, pain, infection, milk supply, pumping issues, weaning and more.

City Hospital Lactation Lead Kim Heaton

chose to become a lactation consultant when she was looking for direction after she had her first baby and did not find the help she needed.

When she delivered her first child, Heaton said, “No one really came in and talked to you about lactation or how to watch your baby. They just gave you the baby. They would have a nurse come see you but there wasn't a lot of training on breastfeeding. You just had to figure it out for yourself.”

Heaton added, “It's a great bonding thing with my kids. I want to make it nicer for other moms.”

According to the Center for Disease Control, sixty percent of mothers

do not breastfeed for as long as they intend. The Cedar City Hospital Lactation Clinic wants to reduce that statistic as breastfeeding provides health benefits for both mother and baby.

For the baby, it provides optimal nutrition, immune system support, reduces the risk of allergies, and improves digestive health. For moms, breastfeeding helps with emotional bonding and postpartum recovery.

Now Heaton is leading a team of consultants who can create a better experience and provide that training and lactation support whenever a patient needs it. Their goal is to create a positive and healthy experience for mother and baby.

In addition, Heaton says that lactation consultation can help moms from abandoning breastfeeding sooner than they planned. For more information about virtual or in-person lactation consultations, visit the Connect Care lactation support webpage. Intermountain also has a virtual breastfeeding class available for expectant parents. It’s a one session, two-hour class and offered often. The cost is $15. In-person and virtual appointments can be made with the Cedar City Hospital Lactation Clinic by visiting connect.intermountainhealth.org/utahlactation-clinics. —Intermountain Health

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On Friday evening, there will be a number of events, like burn outs and cruising out to Bryce Canyon.

Two weeks ago, I watched some of the GOP convention, but with all of the running down of my country, it was hard to follow. There was a lot of waiting for the next speaker, and then instead of telling me what they were going to do to make my country better, they just did a lot of name calling and insulting of the other candidates. In the end, the ex-president talked, and it was more of the same. He couldn’t say what good he did when he was president. I didn’t listen very long, and maybe he got better in the next hour that he spoke.

Last week, I expected

more of the same at the DNC, but I turned it on, and it was just the opposite. President Biden inherited a country where thousands of people were dying daily, unemployment was up to six percent, and eight trillion dollars had been added to the national debt after the one-percenters and corporations were given a big tax cuts. President Biden gave the pharmaceutical companies more money if they would put on double shifts to produce the vaccines needed for the COVID virus. He passed a bi-partisan, trillion-dollar infrastructure bill to repair our roads and bridges. Sixteen million new jobs have been added, and the unemployment has been below 4% for two years. The stock market has gone up 16,000 points to 42,000. The markets look like they will reach 50,000 by the end of

Fruit Production:

the year. The cost of living (COL) is below 3% and should fall further with the interest rate cut in a couple weeks. The last president was the only president to have fewer people working since the Great Depression. There wasn't any time waiting between speakers, and all the speakers were outstanding and spoke of what a great country we live in and how much the NATO countries like us. This is not a campaign endorsement; it is just reporting what I saw and heard.

Pat likes to think about things a long time in advance. Next year will be her 70th Panguitch class reunion, and she plans on hosting it. If any of you out there is a member of the class of '55, or knows anyone that did graduate that year, please give her a call at 676-2418.

Mack O.

This research provides valuable information that can help fruit producers in Utah make informed decisions regarding product development, marketing strategies, and distribution channels. By understanding consumer preferences and behaviors, producers can better meet market demands and enhance their competitiveness.

—Kynda Curtis, USU Extension food systems specialist USU Extension food systems specialist. “Although the majority of consumers rely on traditional grocery stores for their fruit purchases, fresh fruit is also commonly bought from farmers markets and local farm stands.”

which generated $7.9 million in 2023. With 3,714 acres dedicated to tart cherry production, Utah produced over 32.5 million pounds last year. Other significant fruit crops include peaches and apples, cultivated on 1,310 and 1,104 acres, respectively.

The survey of 384 Utah adults found that consumers are increasingly prioritizing locally-grown produce. The findings suggest that local fruit production offers several benefits beyond economic gains. Consumers believe local produce is fresher, more flavorful, and of higher quality than fruit transported and stored for extended periods. Harvested at peak ripeness, local produce often contains higher concentrations of essential nutrients and minimizes contamination risks, thus improving food safety.

“Taste, price, and freshness were the top attributes considered by more than 80% of respondents,” said Kynda Curtis,

The study also explored the role of food and agricultural tourism in consumer behavior. Nearly two-thirds of respondents reported visiting farmers markets, while a significant number also patronized local-sourcing restaurants and farm stands. This trend underscores the growing consumer interest in supporting local agriculture and its benefits.

“This research provides valuable information that can help fruit producers in Utah make informed decisions regarding product development, marketing strategies, and distribution channels,” said Curtis. “By understanding consumer preferences and behaviors, producers can better meet market demands and enhance their competitiveness.”

The study was sup-

ported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program.

For more information about the study and to access the full report, go to extension.usu.edu.

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Schools and Sports

This School Year, WCSD Students to Receive Weekly Character Education Lessons

Character Education helps children and adults develop skills that include kindness, understanding of others’ ideas and beliefs, strong emotional aptitude, and good decision-making abilities

by Nikki Stringham | Wayne School District SEL/Character Education Director

which will be used by the elementary schools

School District this year.

WAYNE CO. - Character Education is a program that helps children and adults develop skills that include kindness, understanding of others’ ideas and beliefs, strong emotional aptitude, and good decision-making abilities. This year, Nikki Stringham, SEL (Social Emotional Learning)/ Character Education Director for Wayne School District, and Erica Taft, SEL Coordinator at Wayne High School, will be managing the program in Wayne County School District (WCSD) with the help of all WCSD teachers and staff.

All students will have lessons in their classrooms at least once a week—all

K-5 students in the district will be participating in the Second Steps program, and all 6-12 students in the district will be participating in the Habitudes program. These programs will be taught in classrooms by the classroom teachers, with the help of Taft and Stringham. The Character Education program is also going to be helping teachers and staff with wellness activities and treats.

There are many studies to be found that show how schools are not just the place to learn the basics of math, English, and science anymore. Schools have become a place where faculty and staff can see changes in a student that might not be obvious to a

parent. Faculty are now really the front line in helping students steer through the difficulties of life. Faculty and staff are currently monitoring changes in student behavior to help students and family members get the help they might need. In a community like ours, we have a need that school services are sometimes better able to fill. We want to make sure that all students and family members know that if they need help, we are here.

We would like to say a huge thank you to Seth Taft, Don Coombs, Darren Dyreng, and Cache Valley Bank for their generous donation to our Character Education program (formerly known as SEL). The

Tips for Success as Utah Kids Head Back to Classrooms

by Alex Gonzalez | Utah News Connection

UTAH - Utah kids will be heading back to the classroom this month and experts are sharing tips to ensure a smooth transition from summer to school year.

McCall Lyon, director of teleconsultation at The Children's Center Utah, described going back to school is a "tolerable stressor," meaning it is a situation children are able to cope with as long as they are receiving adequate support.

"There's lots of different things that families can do to support children as they head back to school," Lyon explained. "If summer schedules have been a little hectic, as they are for many families, it can help us though to reestablish a consistent routine in advance of the school year, including regular sleep and meal time."

Lyon recommended preschoolers get between

ten and thirteen hours of sleep per night, elementary students get nine to twelve hours, while teens need between eight and ten. She added steps can be taken to reduce uncertainty before the first day of school, like meeting teachers, reviewing class schedules and assembling needed school supplies.

Lyon noted it is important to make mental health a priority year-round, especially as mental health challenges are on the rise among young people.

"It is important to give children space to express how they feel about starting school, including any negative emotions, like anxiety or even anger," Lyon emphasized. "We can validate their emotions and when necessary, think together about strategies for how they can feel better."

She stressed it is critical for parents to show a positive attitude about

school and speak hopefully about it. And if social and emotional skills are not addressed, it can lead to more serious mental health problems down the line. If your child is having a mental health crisis, you can call 988 for immediate, 24/7 support.

Dr. Rhonda Randall, chief medical officer and executive vice president of UnitedHealthcare Employer and Individual, said being physically healthy also sets students up for success. She encouraged parents to have their children examined by a medical professional, especially to ensure they can see and hear well.

"Once a year, have that conversation with your primary care physician, get those referrals, make sure you're on that set schedule," Randall urged. "A dental cleaning and checkup is recommended annually for children, as well."

by Mack Oetting

It is early in the season, but the Cats are really doing great. I don’t know any of the scores, but the volleyball team went down to the Dixie Tournament, and won four games and lost only two. They won their bracket and played in the finals. Hopefully, you read my last week’s report and were at the home game last Tuesday against Millard. The next night, they went out to Escalante for their first 1A game. Next week, also on a Tuesday, they have a home game against South Sevier, and the next night, they will be out at Bryce Valley. Come out, and let the volleyball team entertain you. They always do better when the crowd is cheering them on. The baseball team is really having a great year. I think that they are 12 and 1. Last week, they went to the American Heritage Tournament and won all four of their games and the tournament. Winning four games

elementary schools will be using the Second Steps Program, and through the generosity of Cache Valley Bank, this program will not have to be paid for by Wayne School District this year.

If you have any questions, or would like to know more about the Character Education program, please contact Mrs. Taft or Mrs. Stringham at Wayne High School.

If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out. Contact the schools:

• Loa Elementary, 435836-2851

• Hanksville Elementary, 435-542-3291

• Wayne High School, 435-425-3411

in two days is really something. The pitchers are only allowed to throw so many pitches in a game, so you have to have four good pitchers. It should really work well when the state championships come around. Next week, on Wednesday, they have a home game against an always tough Wayne team. Then on Friday, they have a game over at Bryce Valley, and on the 6th, they have a home game against Valley.

The cross country team has just started, but they have an outstanding runner on the team. Last week at the Richfield Invitational, the Cats only had one runner there, and it was Brooke Albrecht. All the other runners that were there were from 2-3A schools, and Brooke won by 38 seconds.

This last Saturday, a lot of the Cats ran at the SUU Invitational, which is a much bigger race. Brooke took 3rd, and Anne Yardley ran and finished in 13th.

This early in the season, this is really remarkable. Both teams will be running out at Escalante on the 29th. You will be able to watch both teams at our own meet on the 5th.

Courtesy Nikki Stringham

Don Coombs, Cache Valley Bank, Loa Branch Manager, and Nikki Stringham, Wayne School District SEL/ Character Education Director. Through the generosity of Cache Valley Bank, the Second Steps Program,

in Wayne County, will not have to be paid for by Wayne

Wayne Commission:

A review of the Hanksville Diversion Project bids, concerns about the county’s emergency medical services, approval of an amendment to the Torrey Breaks B Subdivision and a conditional use permit for Bruce Chappell’s existing sawmill and new auto body and paint shop, approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the R6 Regional Council Area Agency on Aging for the senior nutrition program, and passing of a motion to move forward with publishing county ordinances online with American Legal Publishing discussed.

no longer providing afterhours care. “I’ve heard all the reasons it's been cut off, but I think it is fixable and doable,” said Dupree. He talked about getting a citizen’s organization together to advocate for increased emergency medical support in the county. “I agree it would be great to have an emergency clinic available, but I want you to feel a little bit better about our services and us being able to take care of you; we have a lot more than you think we do,” said Tiffany Martineau, Wayne County Emergency Medical Services Director.

The commission reviewed several planning and zoning items presented by Colleen Allen, Wayne County Recorder/ Treasurer. The commission approved a conditional use permit for a second home on John Blasko’s parcel and a zoning change from nonconforming use to BCI with a conditional use permit for Blackburn Propane.

Before reviewing the next planning and zoning items, Commissioner Brian wanted to recognize the work of the Wayne County Fair Board and county employees. “They did a great job, and we appreciate them very much,” said Brian.

Next, the commission approved an amendment to the Torrey Breaks B Subdivision. The Taft Travel Plaza was encroaching on Gary Hallows’ lot, so Hallows and Lee Taft got together to amend the outer boundary of the subdivision. All owners in the subdivision agreed as required, and all required paperwork was submitted.

The commission also approved a conditional use permit for Bruce Chappell’s existing sawmill and new auto body and paint shop. The conditional use permit specifies that vehicles held in Chappell’s shop must be in repairable condition and must be contained in his one-acre par-

cel. Also, the permit states that he will need to apply for a building permit for any buildings he wishes to build on the parcel.

Next, the commission approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the R6 Regional Council Area Agency on Aging for the senior nutrition program. The commission also discussed an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for EMS. Loa, Lyman, Bicknell, and Torrey have signed the agreement, and Hanksville is requesting changes. “We need to be fair and even across the board,” said Commissioner Brian regarding Hanksville’s requested changes, and the commission agreed to meet with the Hanksville Town Board to discuss the contract.

County Attorney Michael Winn presented the commission with a social media policy. The county does not currently have a social media use policy, and Winn was informed that it needs one. The commission passed a motion to adopt the policy, noting that specific details regarding how the county will manage social media accounts still need to be worked out.

The commission also passed a motion to move forward with publishing county ordinances online with American Legal Publishing. All ordinances prior to 2018 have been prepared for online publishing, but all ordinances and resolutions adopted after 2018 will need to be codified at a cost of $22 per page. American Legal Publishing will also charge a fee of $500 annually to host these documents.

Lastly, the commission discussed the progress of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Evidence Room move and approved vouchers. Due to Labor Day, the next Wayne County Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

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

ATV Rally:

The Bryce ATV Rally was an absolute blast. There are plenty of trails to choose from, ranging from flat elevations to rocky mountain slopes. One of [the] best parts was meeting riders from all over the state and getting to know them. The rally is a great opportunity for OHV riders to explore the Panguitch area. I can’t wait to do it next year. —Clay Meldrum, Panguitch resident and event participant

best rally we have ever had; we had around two hundred and twenty participants.”

and leading all the way down Main Street. There was also a night ride that many participated in.

“The Bryce ATV Rally was an absolute blast," said Clay Meldrum, Panguitch resident and event participant. "There are plenty of trails to choose from, ranging from flat elevations to rocky mountain slopes. One of [the] best parts was meeting riders from all over the state and getting to know them. The rally is a great opportunity for OHV riders to explore the Panguitch area. I can’t wait to do it next year.”

The ATV Rally had its closing dinner provided by Cowboy’s Smokehouse in Panguitch. Event volunteer/participant and Panguitch resident Joe Orman was presented with an award from the Garfield Rough Riders, a riding club Orman founded in 2017, for recognition of his continuous hard work for ATV/ OTV riders in the area and keeping the trails maintained and safe.

“Listen, it's something I enjoy doing, and I’ll continue to do it as long as it’s appreciated. All they had to do was say thank you and that would have been more than enough for me,” said Orman. Orman went on to say that he was grateful for his award and all those who participated in the rally this year and that “It was the

Carla Farnsworth, Panguitch City Treasurer and event participant said, “The main reason this event started was because we were looking for an event to bring people to Panguitch in the off season, even though it has been held in August every year since it started. The town tends to slow down when all the kids head back to school.”

Safety of the trails and for the participants is, of course, a priority for event organizers. “We have six safety and security committee members, as well as a chairman. We want to share OHV rules and guidelines with others, as well as make sure that people make it back to their destinations with no problems,” said Farnsworth.

The Bryce Rally Committee also works closely with the Garfield County Sheriff's Office, Garfield County and Panguitch City to ensure all who are involved walk away from the event with a positive experience. In addition to the measures that are taken to ensure the safety of all participants, there is also a crucial aspect of this event that cannot be forgotten: the guides. “We would be lost without them. We have guides come from all over the state to help make the rally great,” said Farnsworth. She also attributes

the event’s success to the volunteers who invest their time to make everything flow smoothly. “It would also be chaos without our volunteers, from people helping with registration, to bingo, to dinner night rides, or ice cream socials, volunteers are one of the biggest forces behind the rally.”

The Bryce ATV Rally brings lots of fresh faces into the county each year.

“Most people coming from out of town will actually show up the Sunday before the rally begins and leave the Sunday after the rally, so most people are here for a week,” stated Farnsworth. They stay in motels/campgrounds, they shop in local stores, fill their cars and recreational vehicles with gas from the local stations, and eat at local restaurants.

“The people that come to the rally are some of the most generous people that I have ever met; they want others to enjoy the great outdoors, get to know the area, support the area, and return the following year.

Some of the people we have come for the rally have been coming every year we have held it.”

Farnsworth was also sure to mention her gratitude for the local sponsors of this event, stating, “We love and appreciate all of our sponsors, we would not be able to do what we do without their help and support, every year we have held the rally. We have great and amazing

sponsors. We don't know what we would do without them; we are so grateful for them and all they do for us.”

The Bryce ATV Rally Committee is also invaluable to making this event a success, and Farnsworth expressed her appreciation to those involved.

“These people do more for this rally than anyone I have ever met. They give up their personal time to make sure that those that attend the rally have an amazing experience and want to bring family and friends back to our area.”

“The reason we do all of this is not just for the county and Panguitch City, but it's all for our participants. If they don't show up, there is no Bryce ATV Rally. We appreciate them, and we appreciate them showing up year in and year out. We love how involved they get, we love that they enjoy and respect our trails as much as we do, and we love that they support all the businesses and sponsors. It truly is because of all of them that all of this happens,” said Farnsworth.

Participants wanting to register for next year’s event can do so at brycerally.org. The registration package includes three breakfasts, two dinners on Thursday and Saturday, and a t-shirt or a hat. All who enter are also registered to win a cash grand prize.

Clay Meldrum | @adventuresinpanguitch

The 15th annual Bryce ATV/UTV Rally parade heads north on Main Street in Panguitch on Aug. 15.

Carla Farnsworth

Participants of the 15th annual Bryce ATV/UTV Rally on the Buckskin Valley Trail on Aug. 16.

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Legal Notices

NOTICE OF SUMMONS

In the Sixth Judicial District Court, In and for Garfield County, State of Utah, Barbara Derryberry vs. James C. Griscom, Peggy B. Griscom, Ray Derryberry, and Unknown Defendants, Case No. 240600034, The State of Utah to James C. Griscom, Peggy B. Griscom, Ray Derryberry, and Unknown Defendants: A lawsuit has been started against you. You must respond in writing for the court to consider your side. You can find an Answer form on the court’s website: utcourts.gov/ans. You must file your Answer with this court: The Sixth District Court, located at 55 S Main, Panguitch, UT 84759. You must also email, mail or hand deliver a copy of your Answer to the other party’s attorney: Matt A. Munson, 970 S Sage Dr, Ste 109, Cedar City UT 84720. Your response must be filed with the court and served on the other party within 30 days of the last day of this publication, which is August 29, 2024. If you do not file an Answer by the deadline, the other party can ask the court for a default judgment. A default judgment means the other party wins, and you do not get the chance to tell your side of the story. Read the Complaint carefully. It explains what the other party is asking for in their lawsuit. The Complaint seeks to quiet title to certain real property located in Iron County acquired by the Plaintiff by Auditor’s Tax Deed. DATED this 31st day of July 2024. M. A. Munson Law P.C. /s/ Matt A. Munson, Attorney for Plaintiff.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024

NOTICE OF

PUBLIC HEARING BICKNELL TOWN

The Bicknell Town Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:45 p.m. on September 5, 2024, at the Bicknell Town Hall, 64 W 100 N Bicknell UT 84715. The hearing is to provide the public an opportunity to review the subdivision ordinance. The public is invited to provide comments which are generally limited to three minutes per individual.

Kelsey Brinkerhoff, Town Clerk

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 22 & 29, 2024

SEEKING BIDS

GARFIELD COUNTY

Garfield County is seeking bids for the design and construction of a 40' wide x 120' long building with a 16' eave height, as well as an additional enclosed lean-to section. The building accommodates a mix of enclosed and open space and includes specific structural and interior features.

Bids are due by September 6, 2024 to dave.dodds@ garfield.utah.gov.

For more information or complete scope of the project, please call Garfield County Public Works Department. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 29 and SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

NOTICE TO WATER USERS

The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Sep. 25, 2024 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

GARFIELD COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S)

61-3337 (a51987): RJW Legacy, LLC propose(s) using 0.0565 cfs OR 25 ac-ft. from the Sevier River (2.3 miles NE of Hatch) for IRRIGATION.

61-9 (a51994): Grass Lakes, LLC propose(s) using 7.5 cfs from the East Fork of the Sevier River (4 miles north of Widtsoe) for IRRIGATION.

61-37 (a51997): Grass Lakes, LLC propose(s) using 4 cfs from the South Creek (4 miles north of Widtsoe) for IRRIGATION.

61-39 (a51998): Grass Lakes, LLC propose(s) using 4 cfs from the Sweetwater Creek (4 miles north of Widtsoe) for IRRIGATION.

61-41 (a51999): Grass Lakes, LLC propose(s) using 0.41 cfs OR 161.1 ac-ft. from the Langford Spring (4 miles north of Widtsoe) for IRRIGATION.

61-2503 (a52000): Grass Lakes LLC propose(s) using 0.5 ac-ft. from the Unnamed Spring (3 miles NE of Widtsoe) for DOMESTIC.

61-1695 (a52001): State of Utah Board of Water Resources, USA Bureau of Land Management, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 2.8 ac-ft. from the Guzzler, 2 ponds, 3 wells and Panguitch Creek (9 miles south of Panguitch) for OTHER: Reservoir Evaporation; STOCKWATERING.

61-3504 (a52022): Joshua Kelly & Jennifer Louise Rushton, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.8 ac-ft. from groundwater (0.3 miles North of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

61-2830 (a52038): RLH Family Limited Partnership propose(s) using 0.0033 cfs OR 0.75 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles SW of Hatch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

KANE COUNTY EXTENSION(S)

61-781 (a11360): The GENN Retreat Trust is/are filing an extension for 0.0019 cfs OR 0.125 ac-ft. from groundwater (8 Miles W of Long Valley Jct.) for DOMESTIC.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.

State Engineer

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 29 and SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Cutthroat Slam:

We are so grateful to the many anglers who participate and help fund cutthroat trout restoration in Utah. These projects are crucial in helping restore our native cutthroat trout throughout the state and wouldn’t be possible without this funding. We also appreciate our partners, Utah Trout Unlimited, and others involved in these important efforts.

—Trina Hedrick, DWR Sportfish Coordinator

The Utah Cutthroat Slam recently reached a milestone of raising over $100,000 in funding,

for cutthroat trout conservation. The $20 registration fee goes toward conservation projects that will benefit the native species.

toward projects and other efforts to restore native cutthroat trout throughout Utah. the Utah Cutthroat Slam has been completed 1,464 times since 2016, with 142 of those being anglers who have completed the slam more than once. As of Aug. 19, the Utah Cutthroat Slam has been completed 162 times this year alone.

“When we launched the program in 2016, the main goal was to educate the public about Utah’s only native trout and the historic ranges they inhabited,” Utah Cutthroat Slam Program Director for Utah Trout Unlimited Brett Prettyman said. “The other focus was providing anglers an opportunity to explore new fisheries with family and friends by providing a challenge that would take them places they likely never considered. We thought it could also prove a way to raise some extra money for cutthroat conservation work. Reaching this milestone of $100,000 raised is truly icing on the cake for us.”

In addition to the $100,000 in cutthroat trout restoration funding,

“We are so grateful to the many anglers who participate and help fund cutthroat trout restoration in Utah,” DWR Sportfish Coordinator Trina Hedrick said. “These projects are crucial in helping restore our native cutthroat trout throughout the state and wouldn’t be possible without this funding. We also appreciate our partners, Utah Trout Unlimited, and others involved in these important efforts.”

Since 2016, 25 projects relating to cutthroat trout restoration have been funded, with 16 of those completed. Some of the highest-funded projects include: Lower Beaver River improvements: This project was funded last year

MEETING CHANGE FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 LOA PLANNING COMMISSION

Loa Planning Commission has changed the meeting from Thursday, September 5, 2024, to Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

Please take note, if you need to be added to the agenda, contact Jeanette Taylor by Monday, September 2, before 5 p.m. at 435-836-2160.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 29, 2024

REQUEST FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS

GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Garfield County School District is seeking qualified mental health service providers located within Garfield County to join a pool of vendors eligible to provide services to students. Interested parties can apply at any time. For more information and to submit your qualifications, please visit garfk12.org and click on "RFPs" under the "District" menu option.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 29, 2024

and involved improving the overall habitat of the river in this area through reshaping the streambanks, adding woody debris to provide additional cover for fish, seeding and planting the area with good vegetation for fish and wildlife species and removing invasive trees. This project received $10,000 in funding. You can learn more about it on Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative website.

Clear Creek flood mitigation and stream improvement: This project will cover the cost of a redesign for the current stream stabilization project, which will help protect a roadway in the area and reduce flooding. The redesign will also provide better habitat for Bonneville cutthroat trout and other fish and will allow for continued fish migration in the area. A total of $9,000 was allocated to this project, and it is ex-

pected to be completed later this year or in early 2025. You can learn more about the project on the WRI website. Chalk Creek Bonneville cutthroat trout telemetry study: This project allowed the DWR to assess the migration of Bonneville cutthroat trout in the Chalk Creek drainage from September 2022 to November 2023. During this study, the DWR learned some important data about these fish migrations, including identifying important spawning areas, and other crucial data that will help with better management of Bonneville cutthroat in this area. This project received $8,000 in funding.

Anyone interested in participating in the Utah Cutthroat Slam can learn more and register on utahcutthroatslam.org.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF UTAH, GARFIELD COUNTY 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, Telephone: (435) 676-1104; Facsimile: (435) 676-8239. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAULA JUNE GRANT DESCHENES, deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS, Case No. 243600012, Assigned Judge: MANDY LARSEN, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ROBIN K. GRANT-CROOKS was appointed as Personal Representatives of the estate of PAULA JUNE GRANT DESCHENES and creditors of the estate are given notice to present their claims to BARRY L. HUNTINGTON, attorney for the estate, P.O. Box 388, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, within 3 months after the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. DATED this 15th of August, 2024. BARRY L. HUNTINGTON

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 22 & 29 and SEPTEMBER 5 & 12, 2024

Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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The Blue Moon and the Perseverance Mars Rover

by Leonard Thomas

TORREY - Have you ever seen a moon bow? I haven’t ever heard of one, but Aaron Watson in Colorado has captured not one but two on film.

Watson told space.com that he woke to the sound of rain, with the nearly full moon beaming through the window. "The perfect recipe for a moonbow!"

The next day, on the 19th, the giant Bella Luna full moon came giant, clean and clear, with the quenching rains, lightning and thunder above the Wasatch Front, Capitol Reef, the Moab Rim, and the Aquarius Plateau.

This happens when either a new or full moon is within 90% of its closest approach to Earth. Full supermoons are the biggest and brightest full moons of the year. A seasonal Blue Moon refers to the third full moon in a season that has four full moons.

Also going on in the sky is the continuing unbelievably, indescribable, magic of early morning.

Looking east a 4 a.m. this week, you can view the evolving and amazing triangle of Jupiter, Mars and Aldebaran, which stretches the equilateral triangle into a long right triangle. Mars has passed Jupiter and is now holding down the left corner, with Jupiter to the right and Aldebaran further right.

Also above this is the seven sisters and big Capella to the left or west, but there are also all sorts of jewels up there to see in the east. By the way, if you have a seven inch telescope, Saturn's rings are nearly edgeon to Earth this year. Notice the black shadow they cast southward (upward here) onto the globe.

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is about to begin the next part of its "Red Planet" journey, and its destination will be amazing. Next week, the rover will begin climbing the western rim of Jezero Crater, the dried ancient lakebed where Perseverance began its Martian safari three and a half

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years ago. The rover's ascent will first take it through Pico Turquino, a slope riddled with ground fractures that may be the fingerprints of ancient hydrothermal activity. Then, Perseverance will reach Witch Hazel Hill, a light-colored terrain that makes a dramatic contrast against the typical Martian red in orbital photographs. Scientists are hoping they'll be able to take samples at Witch Hazel, where they will investigate rocks from the most ancient crust of Mars. So keep working with gravity, and keep looking up, all around, and get just a little bit lost in space. Leonard Thomas has a Bachelor of Science degree in Comprehensive Broadcasting and worked as a park ranger as a star guide at Capitol Reef National Park. He is a resident of Torrey, Utah, and is the creator of the podcast SkyWatcher Leo T, which is available to listen to on Spotify.

On Tuesday, August 20th, around 10:30 p.m., the town of Panguitch was abruptly awakened by the blaring sirens of fire trucks and the glow of a massive blaze on the hill west of town.

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County ambulance staged near by in case any medical attention was needed.

Within minutes, the Panguitch City Fire Department was on the scene, quickly followed by fire reinforcements from Tropic, Panguitch Lake, Bryce Canyon, and Henrieville. Several jurisdictions acted promptly and managed to confine the fire to the main building, which was fully engulfed. Despite their swift response, the fire had taken

a significant portion of the main building, fueled by the wind and abundant supply of dry sawdust. Authorities have stated that foul play is not suspected, and the state fire marshal is conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported as a result of the incident.

Thankfully, the K & D Forest Products office building, located at 175 North 800 West, was not affected by the flames. K & D Forest Products is owned by Panguitch locals Kevin and Deb Frandsen. As news of

the fire spread, concerned residents gathered at a safe distance and in online social media posts, watching in disbelief as the flames consumed the sawmill. Onlookers voiced their support online for the Frandsen family and the employees in this trying time. The sawmill has been a longstanding fixture in Panguitch, employing many locals and supporting countless families over the years. Currently, the mill employs around 25 employees.

Aaron Watson | Skies Alive Photography

Photographer Aaron Watson captured a stunning image of a rare double "moonbow" around 2 a.m. on Aug. 18 from Colorado.

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Full-time Dentist

Escalante | Bicknell

Position: Full-time

Dentist

Location: Bicknell, UT / Escalante, UT Company: Wayne Community Health Center, Inc

About us: Wayne Community Health Center is a reputable dental clinic committed to providing high-quality oral healthcare services to our community. We strive for excellence in patient care, utilizing the latest technology and techniques to ensure optimal dental health and satisfaction. Bicknell, UT is situated in a picturesque valley surrounded by the stunning red rock formations and expansive desert landscapes characteristic of southern Utah. It is located along Utah State Route 24, providing convenient access to nearby national parks and outdoor recreational areas. The landscape surrounding our clinic is nothing short of spectacular, with towering sandstone cliffs, colorful rock formations, and wide-open vistas stretching as far as the eye can see. We enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and mesas, providing ample opportunities for outdoor exploration and photography. Escalante, UT is a small town nestled in the heart of southern Utah, surrounded by stunning red rock landscapes and rugged wilderness. Located within the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, it's a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers seeking to explore the natural wonders of the region. Whether you're an avid hiker, a nature photographer, or simply someone seeking solitude in the wilderness, Bicknell and Escalante provide a gateway to unforgettable adventures in one of the most beautiful and unspoiled corners of the United States.

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and compassionate dentist to join our team, willing to relocate to our service area. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and possess excellent clinical skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a facility alongside a supportive team of dental professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine dental procedures such as cleanings, fillings, extractions, and root canals

• Diagnose and treat dental issues in a timely and efficient manner

• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care

• Collaborate with other members of the dental team to ensure the best possible patient outcomes

• Maintain accurate patient records and uphold high standards of confidentiality

• Stay updated on advancements in dentistry and participate in continuing education opportunities

Requirements:

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school

• Valid state dental license in good standing

• Proven experience in general dentistry, preferably in a clinical setting

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Dedication to providing compassionate care and building lasting relationships with patients Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, retirement savings plan, with a 5% match, and paid time off

• Disability insurance 50% covered

• Malpractice insurance covered

• Licensure and credentialing are covered

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education offered

• Supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance

How to apply:

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and cover letter to AmberLee Ellett, aellett@waynechc.org . Wayne Community Health Center, inc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Position Announcements

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

Concurrent Enrollment/Ed-Net Para at Panguitch High

Food Service Worker in Panguitch

Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers

Route Bus Driver in Boulder

Paraprofessionals/Aides at All Schools

Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers

SALARY: Please see 2024-2025 Garfield County School Districts Classified, District Office, and Certified Salary Schedules on the district website.

applications for a part-time position in the Dental Office Position Overview

• Monday – Wednesday - Friday, 7:00 AM

5:00

(hours will vary) Key Responsibilities: Front Desk Assistant:

• Answering phones

• Scheduling appointments

• Collecting payments

• Greeting and accommodating patients with professionalism

• Performing other tasks as assigned

Dental Assistant:

• Interacting with patients in a friendly and compassionate manner

• Proficiently taking x-rays supporting dentist chairside with procedures

• Managing scheduling, charting, and documenting dental visits using computer systems

• Ensuring thorough sterilization of dental instruments

• Setting up and maintaining a clean and organized operatory and office space

Qualifications:

• Self-motivated and task-oriented

• Team player

• Excellent customer service skills Compensation:

• Pay is dependent upon experience Benefits:

• 401K

• Sick/Vacation and Holiday Leave

• Medical/Dental/Pharmacy discounts

Application Process: Please email your resume to AmberLee Ellett at aellett@waynechc.org. Wayne Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. We look forward to welcoming dedicated and motivated individuals to our team!

MEETINGS

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

Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

Ambulance Director

Garfield County is accepting applications for the position of Ambulance Director The successful candidate must be an EMT with Utah Bureau of Emergency Services, AEMT is preferred. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office, 55 South Main, Panguitch or online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, August 30, 2024. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.

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