The Wayne & Garfield County Insider August 31, 2023

Monuments Lawsuit Dismissed

Nancy Goude

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UTAH - On August 11, 2023, the State of Utah’s lawsuit against President Biden’s restoration of the Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears national monuments was dismissed by Federal District Judge David Nuffer.

In the dismissal of Garfield County et al v. Biden et al, Judge Nuffer stated that the President has legal authority to designate national monuments as defined by the Antiquities Act of 1906.

As promised, the State appealed Judge Nuffer’s decision just days later, on August 14, as part of a continued effort to challenge the Proclamations, the Monuments, and their protections, as well as to reverse the legal authority granted by the Antiquities Act to designate national monuments.

Monuments for All, a group dedicated to the establishment and preservation of national monuments, released a Call for Action for the Grand Staircase as a response to the Fiscal Year 2024 budget.

The proposed budget, if approved, includes

Family Togetherness and Hard Work are on the Menu at Panguitch Lake

make their dreams of running a family business come true with new Panguitch Lake Burger Barn

and Milby Steakhouse

by Jaynie Connor

PANGUITCH LAKE -

Many times in life people are asked the question, “If you could do anything, what would you do?” New Panguitch Lake Burger Barn and Milby Steak-

Entrada Institute Hosts a 'Classic Conversation' with Paul Pace, Sept. 7

house owners Ahmad and Ashlee Milby were asked that very question last year during their summer family vacation. Ahmad’s answer was, “I would barbecue for people all day and own my

Cass Bromley Selected as Supt. of Capitol Reef National Park

CAPITOL REEF N.P. -

The National Park Service (NPS) announces the selection of Cassity (Cass) Bromley as superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park. She begins her new assignment on September 24, 2023.

“Cass is a proven leader with Utah roots,” said Acting Deputy Regional Director, Jim Ireland. “She has a track record of building strong collaborative partnerships to effectively protect park resources and manage growing recreational demand, making her a great choice to lead the Capitol Reef team.”

own business.” Fast forward to May of 2023, and he was doing exactly that. Even better, he was surrounded by his wife and children.

In 2001, Ahmad re-

ceived a football scholarship to Weber State University playing center. Ashlee, a Panguitch native, Family Business Cont'd on B2

WAYNE CO. - The first order of business at the August 7, 2023, Wayne County Commission meeting was a review of the county’s 2022 financial statements and audit findings presented by Rick Roberts of Kimball & Roberts, PC. The following notable findings were reported by Roberts: the county was not reviewing quarterly reports as required, the municipal building authority exceeded its budget, meeting minutes were not posted within three days of minutes being approved as required by the Utah Open Meetings Act, and the county’s capital assets depreciation schedule was not accurate. Solutions to remedy these issues were discussed.

Next, Fred Christenson of the Paiute Trail Committee presented an update on trail happenings. Christenson reported that the committee plans to eventually put up cameras and counters on the Parker Mountain trails to start collecting data on usage. They recently reWayne Commission Cont'd on B2

Escalante's Moqui Motor Madness Gets Better Each Year

by Nancy Goude

Courtesy Entrada Institute

The Entrada Institute will host a "Classic Conversation" with Paul Pace on September 7, 2023, at Robbers Roost in Torrey, Utah.

TORREY - The Entrada Institute presents its monthly "Classic Conversation" at Robbers Roost on September 7 at 7:00 p.m. Don Gomes and Paul Pace will engage in a lively conversation before an

At Capitol Reef, Bromley will oversee a New Superintendent Cont'd on B3

ESCALANTE -

on August 18 and 19, sponsored by the Escalante Lions Club. The weekend’s events were kicked off at 7 p.m. Friday evening by the

Moqui Motor Madness Cont'd on A2

in-person audience and a livestreamed audience on Facebook. Both groups of attendees are encouraged to ask questions and other-

Paul Pace Cont'd on B2

Ashlee Milby

The Milby Family in front of their new restaurant, The Burger Barn, in Panguitch Lake. Additionally, the Milbys own the Milby Steakhouse, also in Panguitch Lake.

Nancy Goude

Left: 2023 Moqui Motor Madness People’s Choice Award, Jerry and Monica Taylor’s 1968 Moqui Red GMC truck. Right: 2023 Moqui Motor Madness Best in Show Award, Denny and Nancy Sommers’ 1934 Ford truck.

A break from the monsoons made for absolutely gorgeous weather for Escalante’s 8th Annual Moqui Motor Madness car show

Main Street Car Parade, followed by a Soap Box Derby starting at the top of Main Street.

News from Wayne County Bicknell Flood; Wayne County Comes to the Rescue

Adus Dorsey

On Friday, August 25, 2023, Bicknell became a rainstorm bullseye. As fast as the rains came, so did the volunteers, with some coming from as far away as Loa, Lyman and Fremont.

Friday, August 25, 2023, Bicknell became a rainstorm bullseye. As fast as the rains came, so did the volunteers, with some coming from as far away as Loa, Lyman and Fremont. They showed up in rubber boots, packing shovels and rakes and other implements that haven’t seen the light of day since Grandpa was alive. Mayor Noreen Johnson was seen across the street from Howard’s in hip boots shoveling as

fast as she could, clearing a culvert with one hand and directing traffic on the highway with the other. There were so many backhoes and Bobcats whizzing around town moving debris off roads and away from homes that to passersby, and to the untrained eye, they must have thought the rains came during an equipment rodeo. It is so impressive how people in Wayne County come together in times of need, and this is another good reason to love

thy neighbor.

Not to be taken lightly, these types of summer rainstorms in red rock country can be dangerous, and many times deadly. On Mother’s Day weekend in 2020, two young sisters were swept away in a flash flood in a narrow slot canyon near Goblin Valley State Park. This is a traumatic life changing event that can happen without warning in slick rock country.

Wayne County folks

that have chosen to live in newly developed backcountry areas, known flood plains and precariously near drainages can often experience unforeseen major flooding events that include debris flows, clogged culverts, and washed-out roads. These are events that can put added pressure on EMS personnel responding to emergencies, not to mention other county resources that are already spread razor thin.

Moqui Motor Madness: We are truly thankful for the support we receive from our friends, family, and neighbors. This event wouldn’t be possible without the sponsorships, donations, volunteers, and attendees. So again thank you!

—Katie Meisenbach, Escalante Lions Club member and Moqui Motor Madness organizer

Moqui Motor Madness

Cont'd from A1 event.

“The highlight of the event for me was the turn out. Each year, this event gets larger and more successful,” said Escalante Lions Club member and event organizer Katie Meisenbach.

port we receive from our friends, family, and neighbors. This event wouldn’t be possible without the sponsorships, donations, volunteers, and attendees. So again thank you!” said Meisenbach.

Moqui Motor Madness Car Show Winners:

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Mayor’s Award - Dan Meisenbach’s 1972 Chevy Chevelle

People’s Choice Award - Jerry and Monica Taylor’s 1968 Moqui Red GMC truck

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There were 57 total cars registered for the show, and an unexpected visit from the Cars 4 Kids (C4K23 Grand Tour) brought several other sports cars to the park as part of a fundraising event for the Ronald McDonald House.

Event organizers were relieved that the rain held off and excited by the community response to the

Friday night’s soap box derby was organized and sponsored by the Escalante Prevention Coalition and saw a wide range of race entries all vying for prizes. The car show featured a little bit everything for attendees including food carts, vendors and a raffle. The top prizes for the raffle were a gun and a smoker as well as many custom or handmade items. “We are truly thankful for the sup-

Best in Show Award

- Denny and Nancy Sommers’ 1934 Ford truck

Work in Progress Award - Korben Young’s 1962 Ford Thunderbird Rodder’s Choice Award - Shelley Hurst’s 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

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2023 Moqui Motor Madness Rodder’s Choice Award, Shelley Hurst’s 1968 Chevrolet Camaro.

Car enthusiasts and contestants came from Washington, Boulder, Hatch, Kanab, Glenwood, Panguitch and Escalante, Utah, as well as some from Nevada and California, too.

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'Rare' North American Annular Solar Eclipse of 2023 is Coming; Oct. 14

by Torrey Dark Skies

The North American annular solar eclipse of 2023 is coming to Utah on Saturday, October 14, 2023, and is scheduled to enter the state around 9 a.m. MT and peaking roughly around 10:20 a.m.

TORREY - The North American annular solar eclipse of 2023 is coming.

This is a rare event, cosmically speaking. There are more than 200 moons orbiting major planets in our solar system. But only one of those moons is the right size and the right distance from its planet to just barely cover the Sun’s wispy corona. And that’s our Moon. Looked at another way, total solar eclipses aren't rare; they occur roughly once every year or two somewhere on Earth. But any given spot on our planet's surface gets darkened by the Moon's shadow on average only once about every 400 years, so, in that sense, totality is indeed rare.

For those of use for-

tunate enough to live in Wayne County, we will have the opportunity of witnessing this awe-inspiring celestial display right here in our own backyards because the eclipse is coming here on Saturday, October 14. Scheduled to enter Utah around 9 a.m. MT and peaking roughly around 10:20 a.m., the eclipse exits the state around noon.

During an annular solar eclipse, the apparent size of the Moon’s disk is slightly smaller than the apparent size of the Sun’s disk. Therefore, only the outer edge of the Sun remains visible. The Sun appears as a brilliant ring often called a “ring of fire.”

Since the Moon never entirely covers the Sun during an annular, or "ring of fire," solar eclipse, you

must use special eclipse safety glasses or viewers at all times. Unlike during a total solar eclipse, there is never a time when it's safe to look with unprotected eyes.

Capitol Reef National Park has made viewing and parking arrangements for the large number of visitors traveling here to see the phenomenon. Torrey Town will have solar viewing scopes in the town park. Other communities are also making special plans for the event.

On that day, when you are standing in the lunar shadow watching the Moon pass between Earth and the Sun, revel in the knowledge that you are witnessing one of nature’s grandest spectacles.

Fatality at Bryce Canyon National Park

BRYCE - Bryce

Canyon National Park received a report at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 25 of a hiker, 64-year-old Jeanne Roblez Howell of Sedona, Arizona, who was overdue from a 2 p.m. hike on the Fairyland Loop trail. A search of the area was conducted in cooperation with the Garfield County Sheriff’s office and the Utah Department of Public Safety. The body of Mrs. Howell was discovered at 1:30 a.m. on August 26 within Campbell Canyon, approximately a mile east of the Fairyland Loop. She was pronounced deceased at the scene by a Garfield County medical examiner. A thunderstorm delivered heavy rain to the northern end of Bryce Canyon National Park on the afternoon of August

Courtesy National Park Service

The body of a 64-year-old hiker was discovered at 1:30 a.m. on August 26 within Campbell Canyon, approximately a mile east of the Fairyland Loop at Bryce Canyon National Park.

25. Flash flooding was observed in dry washes along the 8-mile Fairyland Loop trail.

“This is a tragic event, and our deepest sympathy goes out to the victim’s friends and family,” said Allana Olbrich, acting Bryce Canyon superinten-

dent, “I also want to express the park’s appreciation for the support we’ve received from the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office and the Utah Department of Public Safety.”

—Bryce Canyon National Park

Courtesy Torrey Dark Skies

Wills, Trusts, and More Can Someone Fight a Will or Trust?

As an estate planning attorney with over twenty years of experience, I have been on both sides of an estate fight. Sometimes I’ve represented clients upset about the terms of the will or trust. Other times, I have been involved in defending the terms.

I can state without hesitation, when planning you want to use an estate planning attorney that is experienced and sensitive to what methods of planning can avoid fighting. Having said this, there are times when genuine questions exist and further inquiry should be made regarding the validity of the terms of the estate plan.

The following are some reasons that a will or trust can be contested.

The will or trust was not properly executed - A will or trust can be contested on the grounds that it was not properly drafted, signed, or witnessed in accordance with statutory legal requirements. Generally, a will has more formalities to follow than a trust.

• The testator or trustor was not mentally competent - Competency to make a will means that the testator understood the nature and extent of his assets and knew the parties to whom the assets would be distributed. A will may be declared void if it can be proved that the testator was senile, delusional or of unsound mind when the will was created. The standards

by Jeffery J. McKenna

for executing a trust are generally the same. Incompetence may be proven by medical records, irrational conduct of the testator and the testimony of those who observed him/her at the time the will or trust was executed.

• The will or trust was the product of fraud or undue influenceUndue influence occurs when the testator or trustor is compelled or coerced to execute the will or trust as a result of improper pressure exerted upon him/her. Fraud occurs when a false statement is knowingly made causing the testator or trustor to sign a will or trust in a different manner than he/she would have if the statement had not been made.

• A second, more recent, will or trust is discovered - If proven valid, the newer will or trust would replace the older document.

• Miscellaneous reasons - There are other circumstances under which a will or trust can be contested. These include suspicions of forgery, the existence of pre-existing contracts relating to asset distribution that may nullify the distribution in the will or trust, suspicious circumstances that could cause the distribution set forth in the will or trust to be looked upon as lacking credibility, or the failure by a personal representative or trustee to properly carry out the instruc-

Tattle-Tale

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tions provided in the will or trust agreement.

It is important to note that there are time constraints and procedural deadlines after which you may not be able to contest a will or trust.

Although good planning is the best remedy to avoid a fight, sometimes this has not occurred and legal assistance is needed to pursue a claim for problematic estate planning. Hopefully, this article can provide guidance and help for those contemplating their own estate plan or the planning of another.

My sister felt she was well prepared for her in-depth interview with several members of the police-academy board who would determine her suitability as a candidate. The first situation they presented to her was: "On routine patrol you see a car traveling at excessive speed, with undue care and attention. You pull it over and discover that the driver is your brother. What do you do?"

Without hesitation she replied, "Tell Mom!"

She was accepted.

Volume Control

It seemed that all our appliances had broken in the same week, and repairs were straining our budget. So when I picked up the kids from school and our Jeep started making rattling sounds, I decided that rather than burden my husband, I'd deal with it. I hadn't reckoned on my little tattletales, however. They rushed into the house with the news: "Daddy, the Jeep was breaking down, but Mom made the noise stop!"

Impressed, my husband asked, "How did you fix it?"

"I turned up the volume on the radio," I confessed.

THEME:

Chatter Box

This couple was heading to the hospital with their 16-year-old daughter, who was scheduled to undergo a tonsillectomy.

During the ride they talked about the procedure.

"Dad," the teenager asked, "how are they going to keep my mouth open during surgery?"

Without hesitation her father quipped, "They're going to give you a phone."

Shower Thoughts

Your shadow is a confirmation that light has traveled nearly 93 million miles unobstructed, only to be deprived of reaching the ground in the final few feet thanks to you.

PUNishment

I wanted to take pictures of the fog this morning but I mist my chance. I guess I could dew it tomorrow!

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 B5

Tiny piece of anything

21. *Pertaining to ear

22. Pocket watch chain

23. Bed "on the tree top"

26. Home ground

30. Yankee's foe

31. Heart-to-heart

34. First Nation nation

35. Clumsy

37. Summer mo.

38. Boris Godunov and Nicholas Romanov

39. ____ 1 jet speed

40. Last in octad

42. Intelligent humor

43. Win or go home competition

45. Actor Snipes

47. Not stood

48. Knitter's unit

50. *Eye part

52. *Vitamins' partners

55. Old-time calcula-

2. Moonfish

3. Infamous Roman Emperor

4. Between triad and pentad

5. Flora's partner

6. Umbrella-like inflorescence

7. "The Untouchables" leader

8. *Richard Simmons' workout

9. Deliver a tirade

10. Lake north of Cleveland

11. Sailor's assent

13. *Uncontrollable movement disorder

14. Retire from military

19. Deprive by deceit

22. *"All the rage" diet, e.g.

23. Way to curl hair

24. *Pertaining to kidneys

25. Manila hemp

26. *H in HIIT

27. Type of fishing net

28. Eagle's nest

29. Easily irritated

32. Naive, alt. spelling

33. Excavated

36. *Annual exam

38. Not our

40. Young newt

41. Maid to a maid

44. Desert mirage

46. L. Carroll's and J. Heller's characters

48. Chose between competitors

49. Funereal bell sound

50. Wild goat

51. Loan attribute

52. Lime-rich soil

53. Dirty money

54. Greek portico

55. Legal grp.

58. *Heart test acronym

Have you checked your toes lately? You might find that you have webs growing between them. We had some more monsoon rain again last week. The day that I write this is Sunday, and it was the first day in quite a while that we didn’t have any of the wet stuff. It is great for the lawns and building up our reservoirs, but it is a killer for the farmers and their hay. It needs to be cut and then dried before it can be baled. Wet hay on the ground gets moldy fast if it isn’t raked continually. It seems like when I mow our lawn that it rains right after it; boy, it is green. But two days later, it needed to be mowed again. Oh, well. I do love a green lawn.

This Friday is the start of our last three day weekend of the summer. Actually, Labor Day kind of signals the end of summer, just like Memorial Day is the start of summer.

This year, we will have a car show on the 1st and 2nd, with events on both days. The car show will be on Saturday at the baseball field. There will be show cars, rat cars, sports cars, trailers and motorcycles, and whatever rolls. Last year, there were about 90 cars. With all of the trophies that were given out back then, I am betting that many of them will be back. Friday afternoon, there will be a cruise out to Butch Cassidy’s early home. In the evening, there will be a spin out on Main Street, so you with slick tires will have to have a go at it. The Lion’s Club will be serving pancakes in the morning, and who knows what other delights will be available.

All of the events in Panguitch this year have been bigger and better than

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com

before. Many thanks to all of the people that helped out on these many events. You made our living here in paradise that much better.

The fall sports have started up. College football started last weekend, and pro football will hit it this weekend. On Sunday, you have the Indianapolis 500 to entertain you for some time. We had the FedEx golf tournament this weekend, and a 25-year-old from Norway won the tournament that has been going on for a month now. They started out with the top 72 players, and then it was down to 50, and the last tournament had 30. Don’t feel bad for the last place player. He only got a half a million bucks, and the winner gets 18 million; not bad for just playing a game.

It is good to see all of these other sports starting up. My two teams that I root for are in the basement, the NY Yankees and the LA Angels. The Yanks lost their best player, one of only three players that I know of who injured his foot. The Angels lost one of their best in Mike Trout to a broken wrist, and now, their

star, Olynii, who is from Japan and is both a pitcher and a hitter. His pitching arm has gone bad after he had ten wins. I believe he still should be the MVP again. He has 44 homers and is third in batting average, RBIs and runs scored. Next month, we have my favorite sport, NBA basketball, which is everything a couch potato needs.

Solar investments are expected to attract more than $1billion a day in 2023, overtaking investments in oil production for the first time. Total global investment in energy is slated to hit $2.8 trillion in 2023, with more than $1.7 trillion of that going into clean energy technologies.

There is a sharp drop in U.S. imports from China. We cut back 23.1% compared with the same time a year ago. China’s economic recovery from the pandemic was supposed to accelerate this year, but “domestic demand has remained lackluster.”

Here is a hot deal. The ticket price for Bobcat sports has gone up to $8.00, which is the cost for everything including refer-

Obituaries

Robyn Russell

ees. Basketball has three of them, which I believe is some of the reason for the increase. However, you can get a season ticket for $75.00 or $150 for a couple. This includes volleyball and both boys and girls basketball games. I took the warning from South Central that they were going out of the cable T.V. business and hooked up with Dish. Dish is more money, but you get five times as many channels. For the basic $79 dollar package, you get 190 channels, and for $99, you get 240 channels. They are doing free installation and will give you $500 in a month. They do charge you $10.00 for each T.V.

The ex-president was in court in Georgia to answer for more charges against him that now number 91. He was booked, fingerprinted, had a mugshot taken, and posted $200,000 bail. Now, he is selling t-shirts with his booking picture on it. Success is a product of your own choices in life. Mack O.

WAYNE CO. - Robyn Russell died suddenly and unexpectedly June 17, 2023.

Robyn was born July 24,1951, to William Dell Russell and Vida Rae Russell in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is survived by sisters Renee, Rolayne, Andrea and brother Bill. Robyn was an English and Theater Major in college and went on to earn a Masters Degree in Education.

Over her almost 30 years in teaching, Robyn taught every grade from 2nd to college, but her favorite was 5th grade because the kids were still not very self conscious, were very curious, enjoyed learning and the curriculum was interesting.

During her college years, Robyn began to question her relationship with the LDS church. This was a part of her lifelong process of self discovery.

When Robyn pulled away from the LDS church, it was an example of her life long determination to be honest with herself and the outside world about who she was. While it cost her some friends and created some pain in her family, everyone came to realize Robyn had not changed but was just being honest with herself and others. This courage to follow her own path was exemplified many times in her life.

Another example was the man she chose to marry. She met David Hart as a fellow junior high teacher her first year out of college. She knew that he was married, but when asked by a girl friend what kind of man she wanted to marry, she pointed David out. What she did not know was that he and his wife were having an amicable divorce. Once Robyn found that out, she promptly called him on his birthday and suggested that she and a girlfriend could give him a birthday cake! They started dating the next week!

In the 1993-4 school year, Robyn and her husband took the year off from teaching and spent 5 months traveling around the world with backpacks. Their trip started in New York City with shows on Broadway then to Greece then a 5 day cruise around the Mediterranean ending in Turkey. From there, it was 3 days in Singapore then to Thailand. From there they went to Ubud in Bali then spent 9 weeks camping in Australia and New Zealand—and finally a week on Moorea in French Polynesia.

Robyn and David spent most fall and Easter school breaks camping, hiking and backpacking in Southern Utah. Many of those trips were spent in Capitol Reef National Park. When they retired, they bought land just east of the park and built a home at what they called “The Reef.” Robyn thought being so close to the park was great because she loved hiking on slick rock.

Camping was an important part of their lives and some of that camping was 2 to 3 weeks, mid-summer, on their land in the mountains of Central Idaho. Robyn loved the contrast of the old growth forest to their high desert home in Utah.

Robyn was an avid reader. Wherever she was, she had some good books with her. She also loved music and played the piano and guitar, and in high school, sang in the Madrigals.

Later in life, she took up scuba diving. Her husband was an experienced diver and she often went snorkeling with him on his dive trips. But in 2014, when 4 of their closest friends decided to get certified, she joined in. Part of the final test was jumping in the water in full scuba gear. Robyn, who had NEVER jumped into any pool or body of water jumped into the biggest pool of water in the world, the Pacific Ocean! Robyn loved exploring the under-water world with David where they were often seen holding hands.

Robyn’s love of animals, cats in particular, led her to become the first vice president of Color Country Animal Welfare, in Wayne County. She also enjoyed the many wild animals that live around her remote home.

Robyn is greatly missed by her cats, her husband, family and many friends.

A comet discovered only last month "might" become bright enough to see with the naked eye this week; in any case, you should easily see it with binoculars. Named Comet Nishimura for the amateur astronomer who discovered it, the comet is approaching the sun and growing brighter. It’s difficult to predict in advance how bright it will become, and while it passes closest to the sun, it could even disintegrate, but it might brighten enough to see it without optical aid later this week, and to binoculars before that. Look for it low in the predawn sky roughly 20° to the left and then lower left of Venus. Google “Comet Nishimura” for additional and more current information including daily directions on how to find it. After about the 10th, it moves too close to the sun to see it any longer, so it’s making a very brief appearance. You may or may not see the comet, but you’ll certainly see Venus, now the brilliant “morning star” to use the poetic term. Telescopically, it looks like the thinnest of crescents. Venus passed between the earth and sun only a month ago, but, already, it has swung far enough to the west (right) of the sun that it rises a full three hours before the sun and is well up in the east in morning twilight. Venus is in Cancer, a constellation that has no bright stars. The only reason you’ve heard of Cancer is that it’s one of the constellations of the zodiac and the sun, moon, and planets pass through it, as Venus is doing this week. (Actually, Cancer is home to a pretty cluster of stars, M44

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by John Mosley

or the Beehive, which is about 10° to the upper left of Venus; check it out with binoculars after you look at the comet.)

The bright star to the upper right of Venus is Procyon in Canis Minor, the Small Dog, while Sirius —the brightest star in the sky—is farther to the right in Canis Major, the Big Dog. Orion the Hunter sits directly above Sirius, while the Gemini twins sit a similar distance above Venus.

The crescent moon, in a similar phase to Venus, sits 11° from Venus on the morning of the 11th.

Turning to the evening sky, Saturn is rising in the east as the sky grows dark. It’s the brightest thing in the early night sky (other than the moon), so you can’t miss it. It’s in Aquarius, a large scraggly constellation with no bright stars to compete. Note its soft yellow color.

Jupiter rises by midnight and outshines Saturn by 28 times. Note that it’s whiter than Saturn. The light we see from each is sunlight reflected off the planet’s cloud tops, but Jupiter’s clouds reflect a greater range of colors than Saturn, so it appears white. Jupiter is brighter because it’s both closer and larger than Saturn. Our moon is in the vicinity of Jupiter on the 4th and 5th.

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

USU Extension Hosts Rural Opioid & Stimulant Wellness Summit

by Julene Reese, USU Extension PRICE - The Utah

State University Extension

2023 Rural Opioid and Stimulant Wellness Summit will be held October 25-26, 2023, in Price, Utah, with a pre-conference service project and ice cream social on the evening of October 24. The summit will address the pressing needs of rural communities combating substance use disorders. This year’s summit, “Open Roads to Health and Wellness,” focuses on the pathways that can create robust, healthy families through prevention, treatment, and recovery strategies.

Now in its sixth year, the event is intended for rural community members, professionals, field experts, and anyone interested in discussing, planning, and acting against the growing opioid overdose and stimulant crises.

Attendees will learn from

and connect with law enforcement officers, first responders, medical providers, prevention specialists, those in recovery, and substance use disorder professionals.

“The summit is poised to be a catalyst for open discussions and change,” said Ashley Yaugher, USU Health Extension: Advocacy, Research and Teaching (HEART) Initiative faculty and summit organizer. “Our hope is to offer practical resources and holistic activities for wellness and recovery, foster growth and knowledge, and reinforce rural community strengths and the many pathways to recovery.”

“Connected, we will face the opioid overdose and emerging stimulant crises in our rural communities,” Yaugher said.

“Join us to gather, participate, and assemble the needed resources for our ‘Open Roads to Health and Wellness’ summit to help build strong, healthy families throughout rural Utah.”

Go to extension.usu. edu/communitywellness/ opioid-summit/ for more information. Continuing education credits will be offered.

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

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The eastern sky 45 minutes before sunrise on September 8th showing the comet, Venus, the moon, and the locations of the constellations.

Second Annual Escalante Prevention Coalition Soap Box Derby is 'Perfect Opportunity for Parents to Bond with Their Children'

PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

I didn’t get any information about the baseball teams' games at the Merit Academy Tournament, but I hear that they had a great game against Bryce Valley (BV). They won 1-0 against their best pitcher and had a good game against Piute, the champions for the last two years. The Cats have a really good record, with only two losses and a lot of wins. The Cats will finish off August with a game down in Valley on the 30th, and they go out to Green River on Sept. 1.

At the second annual Escalante Prevention Coalition Soap Box Derby on August 18, 2023, First Place went to Dana and Tessa Brooks, Second Place went to Russell and TJ Brooks, and Third Place went to Kevin and Worcs Griffin.

ESCALANTE - The Escalante Prevention Coalition's second annual Soap Box Derby took place on August 18, 2023, and was the perfect opportunity for parents to bond with their children.

First Place went to

Dana and Tessa Brooks, Second Place went to Russell and TJ Brooks, and Third Place went to Kevin and Worcs Griffin.

"The closer the relationship with your child is, the more powerful and helpful your influence will

be. A little family fun goes a long way. The Coalition's goal for our community is to reduce risk factors and increase protective factors, and this event is a perfect example," said Heather Dunton, Prevention Specialist with the Southwest

Behavioral Health Center, in an e-mail about the event. The Coalition would like to thank Moqui Motor Madness for partnering with them and making the event a success.

—Escalante Prevention Coalition

Escalante Volleyball Remains Unbeaten in Regional Play; Will Host Fredonia and Tintic This Next Week

by Nancy Goude

Escalante High School senior Mazee Dunton nails one of her match-high 16 kills against

August 17, 2023.

ESCALANTE - The Escalante volleyball team notched a second win in their home opener and improved their record to 2-0 in 1A Region 20 volleyball action Thursday night, August 17, in front of its hometown fans and a spirited student section.

The Moquis knocked off Green River in three straight, 25-7, 25-19 and 25-16.

Senior Mazee Dunton tallied 16 kills for the night, while her younger sister, McCall Dunton, had six kills. Setter CC Cook had ten assists and four kills on the night.

“I think I did pretty well overall. Definitely made a couple mistakes, but that’s what volleyball is all about. You don’t have a good game without making mistakes,” said Mazee Dunton.

“We served really aggressively. Mazee ran the net really well,” said Escalante Coach Sabrina Hughes.

The team had just 11 service errors for an 85 percent success rate for the match.

The Moquis’ serve came out hot in the first game, with numerous aces, as the home team raced out to a 25-7 win. Green River made the necessary adjustments in games two and three, but it still wasn’t enough to break the stride of the home team.

“We passed really well. We had a few more unforced errors than I would have liked, but we are still figuring it out,” Hughes said.

“I think our team played together. Something we could work on is covering the tip a little bit bet-

ter,” said Mazee Dunton.

Coach Hughes also pointed to the play of Ryen Treanor and Taylie Carlisle as having good hustle and coverage on the court.

“We just keep working at improving our funda-

mentals each practice and each match,” said Coach Hughes. The week of August 23-25 kept the Moquis on their home court as they took on Fredonia on August 23 and Tintic on August 25.

Next week, they have two home games—one on the 6th against Wayne, and one on the 8th against Pinnacle.

The Lady Cats volleyball team had a tough four days playing eight games. They had a good game against Valley—the freshmen and JV won in three games. Against the Varsity team, the Cats won the first game easily, but the Buffalos caught the Cats napping and took the second game. The Cats rebounded in the third and

fourth games and took them by large scores. The big disappointment was when Beaver came to town. I expected a 2A team would be a lot better than they were. The Cats took them out in all three games, without losing. During one of the games, one of the cheerleaders had a problem, and the Cats formed a fence around the girls to protect her.

The Cats went down to the Dixie Tournament and played six games against 3A and 4A teams and had a three and three split, with wins against Jordan, San Juan and Bryce Canyon and losses against Canyon View, Millard, and Kanab. The Cats get another chance against Millard and Kanab. This week on the 30th, Escalante will come to town. There will only be a JV and Varsity game on Wednesday the 30th. I hear the Moquis are undefeated so far, and it should be a good game. The next night, the Cats go up to play Millard, a team that they lost to at the Dixie Tournament. Next week on Sept. 6th, the Cats will play the BV Mustangs.

Cross country had their first dual meet in Bryce Valley on the 31st. Check for times.

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was also attending the university at the time. They met, fell in love, both received bachelor’s degrees and were married in 2006. Ashlee has since also obtained an MBA from Concordia University in Portland, OR. They have lived in Utah, Oregon, California, and as of 2023, Panguitch Lake. Ashlee and Ahmad have four children—Naomi, Isaiah, Eli, and Eden—ranging from three to twelve years old.

Ashlee is the daughter of Panguitch locals Martin and Colette Nay. Her parents have now passed on, but they left behind an amazing work ethic in each of their children, as well as the important lesson of keeping family close knit and working together. This is something Ahmad and Ashlee wish to pass on to their children, as well. Ashlee explained, “This was a family decision for our family to do things together, and teach our kids the importance of hard work, because that’s how I was brought up.”

Ahmad’s passion is barbecue. He is a hobbyist turned grillmaster and has already added new items to the menu, as well as added his own flair to many of the existing

items, not only at the Burger Barn but also at Milby’s Steakhouse. “We try to have something out of the smoker on the menu everyday,” Ashlee stated. Ahmad smokes prime rib for the steakhouse every Saturday, but be warned, reservations are recommended because they usually sell out. This Labor Day, prime rib will be offered Saturday and Sunday.

Ashlee explains why the family took the leap in coming to Panguitch Lake after living in a variety of places, “The Burger Barn felt like it would provide our family the kind of lifestyle we were looking for and would teach our kids the value of hard work and working together.” Ashlee homeschools each of their four children and plans to continue doing so. The Milby children are also receiving a more hands-on education in the restaurant world, especially in one as fast-paced as The Burger Barn. Naomi, 12, has found her home behind the register. Eli, 6, is the self appointed order runner. Isaiah, 9, works hard unloading the biweekly supply order and is patiently awaiting the day he is allowed behind the grill. And Eden, 3, enthusiastically assigns herself to a task each day; whether it be milkshakes or the dish-

Wayne Commission: A review of the county’s 2022 financial statements and audit findings; an update by the Paiute Trail Committee; initial support to set up a Wayne Athletic Association, a non-profit athletic program for the county that will enable them to apply for grants; a new electrician apprenticeship program; conditions of the senior buses; several subdivision requests; and burial plots on private lands discussed.

ceived approval for the new trails to be added to Parker Mountain and have begun flagging areas. Christenson also reported that by 2022, they gave away 200 helmets as part of their helmet program. Since instituting this program, “Our problems with kids and helmets has gone down drastically,” he said.

es, she is ready to help her parents and siblings.

Ashlee and Ahmad are grateful for the opportunity to be starting on this new journey, and eager to serve the people of Panguitch and Panguitch Lake area. “This just seemed like a perfect opportunity,” said Ashlee. “We love being around people, we love serving people, we love getting to know people, and we both felt it was a great way to bring up our kids.” The season is still in full swing at Panguitch Lake, so if you happen to be in the area stop in to see the Milby Family and their team hard at work.

The Burger Barn is open every day of the week until October 30th, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekends. Currently, Milby’s Steakhouse is open for breakfast 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and dinner 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Ashlee says their desire is to have longer hours. “We would love to have the restaurant open more, but we need more staff.” Both locations are always hiring, so feel free to pop in for an application.

The Burger Barn is located at 75 W. Hwy 143, and Milby’s Steak house is at 791 S. Lakeshore Rd.

Jeri Albrecht then took the floor to discuss her desire to put together a nonprofit athletic program for the county that will enable them to apply for grants. This non-profit would initially contain the county’s baseball and softball programs but would eventually contain all kid’s activities with the goal of eventually adding other sports like gymnastics and dance. The commission passed a motion for initial support to set up a Wayne Athletic Association.

Next, Hailey Rogers, with Utah State University, discussed a new electrician apprenticeship program. It will be a 4-year program and will meet 1.5 hours in the evening twice a week. The program is designed for individuals already working with an electrician. Rogers will reach out to local electricians to inform them of the details of the program. This is a pilot program, and if successful, USU may offer similar programs such as HVAC certification and plumbing apprenticeships in the future.

Dale Jaworski then discussed the conditions of the senior buses. She said they’re in rough shape with the air conditioner broken in both and some issues with the wheelchair ramps. The commission discussed the possibilities of selling the buses and buying a van. They suggested Jaworski get quotes on fixing the air conditioner and the cost of a new van.

The meeting reconvened after a break for lunch with several subdi-

vision requests. Bart Brian requested that 2.4 acres be divided off his 19-acre plot. The commission approved this request. Next, Chad Albrecht requested that three lots be divided off the southwest side of his 47-acre property. This was also approved. Lastly, Adrian Ruger requested a onelot division directly below his house for his daughter. This will be his third minor lot. The commission questioned whether a turnaround is needed here, so they recommended that the fire marshall review this request before granting their approval.

Before launching into a discussion about burial plots on private land, the commission appointed Commissioner Roger Brian to the Six County Agriculture Park Board. County Attorney Michael Winn then presented his research on burials on private land. He said there is no state statute prohibiting burials on private property. According to Winn, there are currently no requirements to report burials to the county or disclose to future sellers, but burials

need to conform to county or local laws if they exist. The only state rules are that the body can’t be embalmed, must be buried in a wooden casket, and must be buried within 24 hours. The commissioners had some concerns with burying bodies close to a water source and the potential law enforcement costs if a body were to be discovered on a property. County Treasurer Colleen Allen will do some research on how other counties handle private land burials and evaluate the possibility of creating an ordinance requiring burials be documented and prohibiting burials near water sources.

Lastly, the commission made a motion to go forward with pursuing a grant with the State of Utah to update cybersecurity issues with the county’s computer systems and then reviewed vouchers.

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

Paul Pace: Born in Bicknell, Utah, Paul Pace is a third-generation rancher. His enthusiasm and dedication to the heritage and history of Wayne County are legendary.

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wise engage with Paul.

Born in Bicknell, Utah, Paul Pace is a thirdgeneration rancher. His enthusiasm and dedication to the heritage and history of Wayne County are legendary. Over the years, he has served as Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the role of Wayne County Stake President. Paul was on the board of then-Sevier Valley Hospital. For over 20 years, he has served on the South Central Communications Board of Directors and is currently Board Chairman.

But did you know… "Classic Conversations" are produced and moderated by Don Gomes, vice president of the Entrada Institute. Having spent 25 years as an award-winning public broadcaster in Utah, Indiana, and Texas, Don is skillful at asking questions that fully engage the individual being interviewed. To register for this program, go to www.entradainstitute.org, click on “Attend an Event,” and fill out the brief form. Events are also livestreamed at Entrada Institute on Facebook. —Entrada Institute

Family Business: We love being around people, we love serving people, we love getting to know people, and we both felt it was a great way to bring up our kids.

—Ashlee Milby, owner of the Burger Barn and Milby Steakhouse

Ashlee Milby

Naomi Milby at the cash register of The Burger Barn. All of the Milby children help out at their family's new restaurant in Panguitch Lake.

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Legal Notices

SURPLUS SALE GARFIELD

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

GARFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS ON THE FOLLOWING VE-

HICLE:

2016 CHEVY IMPALA LT SEDAN 4 DR (BLUE)

Mileage: 93,640

Starting Bid: $10,200

BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE GARFIELD MEMORIAL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING UNTIL 4:00 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023. BID FORMS AVAILABLE AT THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE. BIDS WILL BE OPENED ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM, 200 N 400 E, PANGUITCH UT. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION.

Vehicle will be sold in “as is” condition, and all sales will be final. Purchase can be made with cash or certified check. Garfield Memorial Hospital reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all offers. For additional information contact the Administration Office at 435-6761262.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 24 & 31, 2023

REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WAYNE WONDERLAND AIRPORT WAYNE COUNTY

Wayne County is hereby soliciting Statement of Qualifications and Experience from airport consultants to provide airport engineering services for a variety of projects including general aviation terminal/pilot’s lounge, replace beacon and lighted wind cone, hangars, taxiway and taxilanes, runway extension, Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS), pavement preservation, and other projects as identified. Projects may be added or modified as necessary.

A complete copy of the Request for Statement of Qualifications and Experience may be obtained from: Felicia Snow, County Clerk, 435-836-1300, or felicia@ wayne.utah.gov

The contract for said services shall be for up to a five (5) year period. All projects undertaken will depend upon available funding from various sources, which may include the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Utah Division of Aeronautics, and Wayne County. Projects listed are not guaranteed to take place under the timeframe of this contract. Selection of the shortlisted consultant and/or the top ranked consultant (unless supplemented by secondary selection criteria) will be based upon the criteria in FAA Advisory Circular (AC 150/5100-14E) "Architectural, Engineering, and Planning Consultant Services for Airport Grant Projects” and relative importance of the required information.

This contract is subject to the provisions of Executive Order 11246 (Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity) and to the provisions of Department of Transportation Regulations 49 CFR, Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation). DBE firms are encouraged to submit.

Wayne County invites consultants to submit qualifications to perform the above-described services. Interested consultants shall email their Statement of Qualifications and Experience on or before September 8, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. local time to: Felicia Snow at felicia@wayne. utah.gov

Issued by: Felicia Snow

Owner: Wayne County

By: Roger Brian

Title: County Commissioner

Date: August 4, 2023

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WAYNE COUNTY

Notice is hereby given to the public of Wayne County by the Wayne County Commissioners that a public hearing will be held Monday, September 11, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comment to any increases or amendments to the 2023 budget of the county general fund or other budgetary funds. All interested persons shall have an opportunity to be heard.

Felicia

Snow, Wayne County Clerk/Auditor

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 31 and SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

NOTICE TO WATER USERS

The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Sep. 27, 2023 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

GARFIELD COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S)

97-2450 (a50668): Sharrell and Karen Ott propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (Southeast of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

61-3438 (a50672): Brenda J. Peterson, Karen E. Peterson, Phillip L. and Cheryl L. Weiss propose(s) using 0.0009 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (8 miles west of Hatch) for DOMESTIC.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.

State Engineer

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 31 and SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

I'm honored and excited to lead the Capitol Reef team. I have loved and visited the park for many years and am delighted to work with a great staff and with our surrounding communities and Tribes. This is an amazing landscape with important stories to tell.—Cassity (Cass) Bromley, new superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park

New Superintendent:

tional Seashore, Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. She holds a master’s degree in wildlife biology from Utah State University and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Williams College.

Courtesy National Park Service

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the selection of Cassity (Cass) Bromley as superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park. She begins her new assignment on September 24.

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staff of 32 permanent and 15 seasonal employees.

The staff are the current stewards of a landscape with a spectacular display of geologic features, and over 10,000 years of human history and is the ancestral homeland of the Hopi, Navajo, Zuni, Ute, and Paiute Tribes. The park is home

to a rich diversity of plant and animal species and to the Fruita historic district which includes the largest ongoing cultivated orchard in the national park system.

Bromley served in a temporary detail as superintendent at Capitol Reef before accepting the offer to fill the position full-time. Most recently, Bromley served as the head of resource management and

Legal Notices

GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

For more information, please visit garfk12.org.

*September 27, 2023 - Boulder

October 19, 2023 - Panguitch

*November 9, 2023 - Escalante

*December 7, 2023 - Bryce Canyon City

January 18, 2024 - Tropic

February 15, 2024 - Escalante

March 21, 2024 - Panguitch

April 18, 2024 - Antimony

May 16, 2024 - Tropic

June 20, 2024 - Panguitch

GCSD Board Meetings are typically held on the third Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. Meetings are subject to change.

*These board meetings have changed from their original meeting dates.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 31, 2023

PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ZONING

TEXT CHANGES

LOA TOWN PLANNING COMMISSION

Loa Town Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing regarding the following zoning text changes: Residential zone lot size set to ½ acre, Main Street Commercial zone lot size set to ½ acre and Business Commercial lot size set to ½ acre to coincide with the current updated general plan; Eliminating the Agricultural zone and corresponding zoning ordinance that has never been used. The Loa Planning Commission will hold this public hearing prior to the regularly scheduled planning commission meeting on September 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the Loa Town Hall.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 31 and SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

PUBLIC HEARING ON ADU

AND IADU REGULATIONS

LOA TOWN PLANNING COMMISSION

Loa Town Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance for accessory dwelling units and internal accessory dwelling unit regulations as now required by the State of Utah. The hearing will be held prior to the regularly scheduled planning commission meeting on September 7 at 5:45 p.m. at the Loa Town Hall.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 31 and SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

research at Zion National Park. Additionally, she has worked at Gulf Island Na-

"I'm honored and excited to lead the Capitol Reef team,” said Bromley. “I have loved and visited the park for many years and am delighted to work with a great staff and with our surrounding communities and Tribes. This is an amazing landscape with important stories to tell.”

Bromley will relocate to the area with her wife. She succeeds Sue Fritzke who recently retired.

—National Park Service

Lawsuit: On August 11, 2023, the State of Utah’s lawsuit against President Biden’s restoration of the Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears national monuments was dismissed by Federal District Judge David Nuffer.

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a new Resource Management Plan for the Grand Staircase-Escalante, which would require the Bureau of Land Management to follow the plan established by the Trump Administration that allows for mining on the monument.

Grand Staircase Escalante Partners (GSEP) served as a petitioner in the lawsuit. “We anticipated the appeal and are consulting our attorneys to figure out next steps and determine if we can be considered an intervener or file amicus briefs. While we are not involved in the lawsuit, we will continue advocacy to protect the monument,” said Kevin Berend, GSEP Conservation Programs Manager.

The appeal takes the lawsuit to the 10th District Court of Appeals. The original lawsuit was filed in August 2022 by the State of Utah along with Garfield and Kane counties to challenge President Biden’s October 2021 use of the Antiquities Act to restore the boundaries of Bears Ears and Grand StaircaseEscalante national monuments.

The Blue Ribbon Coalition and several individuals filed a separate lawsuit, which also challenged the restoration of the monuments.

Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA), a coalition of conservation organizations and five sovereign Tribal Nations also intervened in both lawsuits on behalf of the United States to defend the monuments.

In a statement that was picked up by the Associated Press, the Salt Lake Tribune, the Deseret News and other outlets, Steve Bloch, SUWA Legal Director, stated, “Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments are two of the most significant, intact and extraordinary public landscapes in America— landscapes that will remain protected after the dismissal of these lawsuits. We are thrilled with the decision, which aligns with more than 100 years of similar court rulings that have rejected every challenge to Presidential authority under the Antiquities Act to protect cultural, scientific, ecological and paleontological resources on public lands.”

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Executive Director

Grand Staircase Escalante Partners (GSEP) is actively seeking a leader to serve as its Executive Director; the key management leader of the organization.

This person will be responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, and implementation of the strategic plan for GSEP.

Other key duties include fundraising, communications, and community outreach.

This position has the option of working remotely.

Please visit https://gsenm.org/executive-director/ for a full position description and application instructions.

Wayne County Fire District Volunteer Coordinator

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

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

The VC will be responsible for the following:

• Act as training and recruitment officer

• Develop and coordinate a recruitment and retention program

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

• Assess needs for PPE and other fire equipment.

• Establish regular monthly training programs for each station and assist BC’s in providing that training.

• Coordinate District wide training programs using UFRA, FFSL, USFM, local and other training providers.

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

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

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

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

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

• Act as liaison with the Utah FF Certification Office.

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

• Assist the Chief with departmental planning, operations, recordkeeping, public education, grant writing and administration and other official duties. Preferred initial qualifications include: Structural Firefighter I& II; Wildland FF I& II; Haz Mat awareness & Operations; Fire Instructor I. If the candidate does not currently possess those, they are required within 1 year of hire.

A salary and benefit package is available based on qualifications, experience and skills at the discretion of the Fire District Board. Wayne County Fire District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Call 435-836-1300 for an application packet.

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Position Announcements

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

Remediation Specialist/Librarian at Panguitch High School

Part-Time Custodian at Bryce Valley High

Part-Time Custodian at Boulder Elementary Head & Assistant Track Coach at Bryce Valley High Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers in Escalante Route Bus Driver in Boulder

Para-Professionals/Aides at All Schools

Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers

SALARY: Please see 2023-2024 Garfield County School Districts Classified, District Office, and Certified Salary Schedules on the district website.

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

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

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Front Desk Agents Laundry Services Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen

Positions to start April 1st through October 31st At Capitol Reef Resort we promote from within. Please stop by in person to complete an application. We are located at 2600 E SR 24, Torrey, UT 84775 435-425-3761

Part-time Housekeeper Hiring part-time housekeeper for home in Torrey. Flexible hours, three days a week to start, $15 per hour 917-753-7889

For Victims of Domestic Violence, Rape, and Sexual Assault

Canyon Creek Services Emergency Safehouse 435-865-7443 Mobile Team 435-233-5732 New Horizons Crisis Center 145 East 100 North, Richfield Office Hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Shelter is open 24 hrs, 7 days a week Phone Number 435-896-9294

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

LDS ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAM

PANGUITCH

The LDS Addiction Recovery Program meets every Wednesday at 7pm at the Panguitch Stake Center, 550 S. 100 W Panguitch. Call 559-908-1498 for information.

Counseling Services Central Utah Counseling Richfield Office 255 S Main Street, Richfield Office Hours 435-896-8236 24 Hour Emergency Service 877-469-2822

Southwest Behavioral Health Center 601 E Center Street, Panguitch 435-676-8176

24 Hour Emergency Service 800-574-6763

Wayne Community Health Center 128 South 300 West Bicknell, 84715 435-425-3744

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988

Part-time Nanny Hiring part-time nanny for baby boy in Torrey. Flexible hours and great pay. Must be okay with cat and large dog. 917-753-7889

Cat Sitter Wanted Cat sitter wanted for sweet, independent cat in Torrey. Must be animal lover. Work includes house visits every few days. 917-753-7889

Full-or Part-Time Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Cashier

Wayne Community Health Center Pharmacy is currently seeking a Full-Time or Part-Time Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee or cashier for our Bicknell Location. This role entails providing assistance to the Pharmacist in prescription management and facilitating communication with physicians' offices regarding patient medications. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and must undergo a comprehensive background check. Furthermore, the candidate must hold a valid and active Pharmacy Technician license in good standing with the State of Utah.

The selected individual will engage in telephonic and in-person interactions with patients to address customer service matters and respond to inquiries related to medications. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with the Qs1 pharmacy management system are desirable. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Pharmacy Technician Trainee Responsibilities:

• Undertake duties outlined in the Pharmacy Technician job description

• Acquire and uphold a valid pharmacy technician trainee license

• Successfully complete the pharmacy technician university program

• Pass the pharmacy technician licensing examination

• Pharmacy Technician Job Description:

• Provide exceptional customer service and personal interactions

• Exhibit proper phone etiquette and skillful task prioritization

• Possess knowledge of the 340B Program

• Record and review patient information alongside their prescriptions

• Manage wholesale orders across multiple accounts, reconcile invoices

• Support daily pharmacy operations in collaboration with the Pharmacist

• Dispense confirmed and completed prescriptions to patients

• Manage incoming calls and address patient inquiries

• Maintain pharmacy cleanliness and adherence to regulations and protocols

• Perform daily deposits and file prescriptions appropriately

• Preferential familiarity with QS1 systems

• Manage insurance billing procedures

• Maintain accurate patient profiles, including demographic data, insurance details, and allergies

• Demonstrate basic computer skills

• Compensation commensurate with experience

• Typical work schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM

• Benefits package contingent upon hours worked To apply, kindly submit your resume to Zack Taylor at ztaylor@waynechc.org.