The Wayne & Garfield County Insider September 7, 2023

Volunteers Needed for Sept. 9 National Day of Service

by Karen Munson | Nancy Goude GARFIELD

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The National Day of Service is right around the corner, and it’s time to get shovels and gloves ready to improve our local communities along Highway 12.

The National Day of Service, scheduled for Saturday, September 9, has been set aside as a time to memorialize those who lost their lives on 9-11 in New York City, to galvanize our commitment to making our homeland the best it can be, and to honor the lives lost by engaging in community service projects.

Highway 12 is designated as one of the top 10 scenic highways in the USA, and everyone is invited to volunteer and unite in service, actively contributing to the betterment of our communities. More information can be found at www.justserve. org for more details.

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The Canyons are Calling Escalante Canyons Art Festival celebrates 19 years of 'art inspired by place'

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BRIDGE N.M. - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Park Service (NPS) announced the completion of two commercial air tour management voluntary agreements for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Recreation Area.

The signing of these agreements completes the efforts of the FAA and the NPS to establish voluntary agreements with all nine air tour operators conducting commercial air tours over Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument.

The 19th annual Escalante Canyons Art Festival (ECAF) is set to take place from September 15-24, 2023, in Escalante, Utah.

ESCALANTE - The 19th annual Escalante Canyons Art Festival (ECAF) is set to take place from September 15-24, 2023, and deadlines are approaching fast for the Plein Air and Studio work at the Escalan-

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te Arts Festival in scenic southern Utah. Deadline for the Plein Air and Studio Work Competition Registration is September 18. Other special competitions include Nocturne, Miniatures, Quick Draw, and a

BLM Seeks Public Comment on EA Related to Previously Issued Oil & Gas Leases in Southern Utah

SO. UTAH - The Bureau of Land Management opened a 30-day public comment period on an environmental assessment to reevaluate impacts associated with 29 oil and gas leases that were previously leased, totaling 46,919.91 acres in southern Utah. The comment period will close at 4:30 p.m. MT on Sept. 29, 2023.

Junior category. With multiple categories to choose from, there is something for everyone, whether competing or honing your skills in classes.

The ECAF is offering four Hands On classes this

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year, recognizing art in its many forms. Participants will have their own art to take home with them after joining with these talented

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The National Parks Air Tour Management Act (NPATMA) allows the FAA and NPS to enter into voluntary agreements with commercial air tour operators. A voluntary agreement manages commercial air tour operations over a national park

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Wayne & Garfield County Insider Goes Nonprofit

Courtesy Six County Association of Governments, Volunteer Connection

AmeriCorps Senior volunteers bring their unique skillsets and experiences to help their communities thrive. AmeriCorps Seniors programs are open specifically to Seniors age 55 and older.

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- AmeriCorps Senior volunteers bring their unique skill sets and experiences to help their communities thrive. AmeriCorps Seniors programs are open specifically to Seniors age

55 and older.

Mentoring Youth Program

In 1965, The Foster Grandparent program was

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The original leasing decisions were challenged following BLM’s March and December 2018 competitive oil and gas lease sales. In accordance with a settlement agreement, BLM prepared this analysis and is seeking public comments as it considers

Insider

Erica Walz, publisher of The Wayne and Garfield County Insider, holds the last published edition of the paper—August 31, 2023—before its non-profit transition.

ESCALANTE - The Wayne & Garfield County Insider is now the third newspaper in Utah to transfer ownership from private hands to a nonprofit organization.

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Thank You

I would like to thank Bicknell’s Mayor, Noreen Johnson, her staff and family along with the many volunteers who helped those in Bicknell that were experiencing flood waters and damage.

Mayor Johnson had the quick thinking to get state involved to send out snow plows to quickly clear the roads. Mayor Johnson and her family and many others worked tirelessly Saturday to fill in gullies

created by flood waters and put up road closed or caution signs to prevent people from driving into a hazard.

Mayor Johnson has applied for many road grants but, due to our low citizen number, we don’t usually get any help. Bicknell citizens always pull together to get things done when needed.

A BIG thank you to you all!

Laura Lasco,

Bicknell Town

Can You Solve the R-NO Mystery?

If you have hiked, horsed, ATV or driven on the trails and backroads on Boulder Mountain, Thousand Lake Mountain and all the mountains north of Fish Lake, you have undoubtedly seen this carving on an aspen tree.

If you have hiked, horsed, ATV or driven on the trails and backroads on Boulder Mountain, Thousand Lake Mountain and all the mountains north of Fish Lake, you have undoubtedly seen a carving on an aspen tree like the one above.

This is one of the most prolific aspen carvings in the area, which

would indicate this person has hiked and ridden on most of the trails and roads in these mountains. The earliest date observed is 1982, the latest is 1989.

If you have any information regarding who this person was and what they were doing in the area, please send the information to The Insider

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Senior Volunteers:

AmeriCorps Senior volunteers bring their unique skill sets and experiences to help their communities thrive.

AmeriCorps Seniors programs are open specifically to Seniors age 55 and older. Programs include the Mentoring Youth Program and the Senior Companionship Program. Both offer an hourly stipend and either assistance or reimbursement for the cost of transportation.

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established by the Federal Government. This is a special program for men and women over the age of 55 to provide encouragement to children, mentor, tutor, and so much more. Serve 15+ hours per week helping children achieve success academically, socially, and developmentally. Helping in school classrooms there is always a need to help provide additional support for struggling students. An hourly stipend and assistance with the cost of transportation is available.

Senior Companionship Program

Senior Companions provide assistance and friendship to older adults

who have difficulty with daily living tasks like shopping, rides to appointments, or paying bills. Through this program, AmeriCorps Senior volunteers serve 5+ hours weekly in assisting seniors with independence and providing respite to family caregivers so they can remain in their homes. This volunteer program also offers an hourly stipend and reimbursement for the cost of transportation. Let us help you discover a program that’s right for you. For more information, please contact Six County at 435-893-0748 or at maradeep@sixcounty. com.

—Six County Association of Governments, Volunteer Connection

So many people wear so many hats. It’s hard to get someone to put on another one, so for all those who volunteer, thank you so much for putting on another and giving back to our community.”

Day of Service:

—Heather Dunton,

Prevention Coalition Coordinator

Escalante

Courtesy Karen Munson

Communities along the Highway 12 corridor—Bryce Canyon City, Tropic, Cannonville, Henrieville, Escalante, and Boulder—plan to participate in the National Day of Service on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Service projects will be customized to the needs of each individual community.

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thing to do for September 11, to never forget those who lost all. The least we can do is help out,” said Brent Griffin, a member of the Escalante Prevention Coalition, one of the event sponsors and organizers.

Each community along the Highway 12 corridor plans to participate by customizing the service they will be doing on Saturday, September 9. Volunteers should arrive prepared with gloves, a water bottle, shovels, and rakes. Please have your name on your tools.

The Highway 12 events are organized and sponsored by the Escalante Prevention Coalition, Bryce Valley Prevention Coalition, Bryce Canyon City, Tropic, Cannonville, Henrieville, Escalante and Boulder.

A hamburger and potato salad lunch from the LDS church, with root beer floats provided by the Prevention Coalition, will be served at noon in each community.

Starting with Boulder on the east, they will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the LDS church pavilion, serving cinnamon rolls and orange juice while organizing groups to prune the food forest in the town park, clean out the Free Box, clean the cemetery and provide service to specific individuals. Lunch will be at the LDS pavilion. Contact Jeff Sanders 435.263.2060 with questions.

Escalante citizens will meet at the Heritage Park pavilion at 7:00 a.m. grabbing cinnamon rolls and orange juice before heading to clean up trash on the Little Desert, paint the curbs red, and trim and remove trees on city property and along the highway. Others will clean up the town park in preparation for the Escalante Arts Festival starting the following week. The city will provide some paint and rollers, but if you are planning to paint the curbs, please bring an old paint tray and roller if you have one. Lunch will

be at the Escalante Heritage Park. Contact Karen Munson 435.231.2231 or Royce Orme 435.314.7839 with questions.

Henrieville will begin their day with a pancake breakfast at their town park sponsored by the mayor starting at 8:00 a.m. before cleaning up the town cemetery. Lunch will be at the Henrieville Town Park. Contact Ray Overson 385.223.2327 with questions.

Continuing west to Cannonville, they plan to clean the curbs, gutters, and sidewalks on town streets and Kodachrome Road leading to Kodachrome State Park. Different organizations will work on their own section. Show up at the Cannonville Town Park at 7 a.m. to be assigned a group to work with. Lunch will be at the Cannonville Town Park. Contact Jeanee Shakespear with questions.

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Tropic is focusing on individual needs, helping remove old appliances, yard debris, etc. from the homes of senior citizens and single women. This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to get involved in helping their neighbors in need. Everyone wanting to participate can meet at the town park at 7:00 a.m. Lunch will be served at the Tropic Town Heritage Center at noon.

“So many people wear so many hats. It’s hard to get someone to put on another one, so for all those who volunteer, thank you so much for putting on another and giving back to our community,” said Heather Dunton, Escalante Prevention Coalition Coordinator.

The community that Dunton speaks of is the one founded on the principles of the pioneers who founded Escalante to begin with— relying on community, the land and wits along with a concept of participation being the price of admission in building and fortifying community. “I want everyone to love Escalante as much as I do. Escalante people are pretty great! Our little piece of God’s country.”

Publisher: Erica Walz

Layout & Graphic Design: Emily Leach

Reporter: Tessa Barkan

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Air Tour Mgmt: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Park Service (NPS) announced the completion of two commercial air tour management voluntary agreements for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Recreation Area. by establishing conditions for the conduct of the air tour flights. The process for developing a voluntary agreement includes public review of the proposed agreement and tribal consultation. All operators with interim operating authority for a park must sign a voluntary agreement to meet the requirements of NPATMA. Commercial air tours

have occurred over Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument for many years. In 2018, seven operators signed voluntary agreements. With the completion of these two additional voluntary agreements, all nine operators will be following the same operating parameters. The voluntary agreements establish operating parameters to ensure protection of national park resources and values and visitor experi-

ence without compromising aviation safety. An unsigned version of the voluntary agreement is available on the NPS Planning, Environment & Public Comment (PEPC) website—parkplanning. nps.gov. Signed copies are available upon request. Please visit this NPS site and this FAA site for more detailed information about air tour management plans and voluntary agreements.

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Transition: “I think it’s an innovative and courageous step to save access to local news coverage because it’s essential in a free society.

Conine, president of Corner Post Media

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in-depth journalism across the Colorado Plateau.

There are a number of reasons why a nonprofit model is beneficial for newspapers, and why the number of nonprofit newspapers and newsrooms across the country has increased—to about 400 currently and growing. The specific motivations for transitioning to a nonprofit model can vary from one newspaper to another, depending on their unique circumstances and goals.

In the case of The Insider, Walz, who will remain as publisher, says she is most focused on long-term financial sustainability and building the newspaper’s ability to increase local reporting.

The Insider has been really quite stable in terms of income from advertising—of course we had a dip during Covid but we’ve gone back to normal. But with printing and postage expenses increasing, it’s hard to keep up on the expense side,” she said.

“And what we need is more local reporting. While we’ve built our reporting out to a point over the last ten years or so, we’ve kind of hit a ceiling in terms of what we can sustain,” said Walz.

Walz said that opening up opportunities for tax deductible donations, grants, and other forms of support from philanthropic organizations, individuals, and the community, will help sustain and grow The Insider’s operations, with the goal of better serving all of the communities in Wayne and Garfield counties. She said that increasing digital subscribers to the newspaper will also help achieve these goals.

“Digital subscriptions—and beginning now, tax-deductible donations—are the key ways that the community can support us,” said Walz. “And of course, we’ll continue to provide the services of local advertising, public notices, and personal announcements and obituaries.”

“For now, everything stays the same for our advertisers and readers. While the ownership is different, the operations will remain the same, and the transfer is pretty seamless,” said Walz.

Dave Conine, president of Corner Post Media, expressed enthusiasm for taking on the news-

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paper under the nonprofit umbrella. “I think it’s an innovative and courageous step to save access to local news coverage because it’s essential in a free society,” said Conine.

The Insider, a 29-yearold newspaper, has been under two private owners since its founding in 1994.

Walz purchased the paper from previous owner Ryan Davis in July of 2012. She said the most notable change of her purchasing the paper was moving operations from Loa, in Wayne County, to Escalante, in Garfield County.

“Ryan had done a solid job of getting the operation set up as a viable, community-based newspaper. I saw my job as continuing to do that, and to build from there. I’ve considered myself a steward of this newspaper since the time I’ve owned it, but despite the strides we’ve made— hiring freelance community reporters, building a viable, up-to-date Web site and offering a weekly digital newsletter and regular social media presence, I could see it was going to be difficult to continue to grow under the private ownership model. It seemed nonprofit was the way to go,” said Walz.

“I had worked with nonprofits for twenty-six years prior to purchasing The Insider, so nonprofits are familiar territory for me,” Walz added.

In Utah, the Salt Lake Tribune was the first newspaper to transfer from private ownership to nonprofit status, in 2019. Just

a few weeks ago, in July of 2023, the owners of the Moab Times-Independent announced that they were donating their newspaper to the Salt Lake Tribune, to be operated under the Tribune’s nonprofit umbrella.

Walz confirmed last week with the Utah Press Association, where she serves as a member of the board of directors, that The Insider is the third paper in the state to convert to nonprofit status. “But one difference about us, which I’m kind of proud of, is that with just our very small team, we did this all by ourselves,” she said.

To donate or for a digital subscription to The Insider, visit insiderutah. com. To donate or subscribe to Corner Post Media, go to cornerpost.org. The Insider and Corner Post Media are a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax deductible.

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Wills, Trusts, and More

So, You Have a Trust, Now What? Fund It, Fund It, Fund It!

You've wisely decided to create a trust. You have provided for control of your property during your lifetime, in the event of disability, and after death. One of the great advantages to having a trust is avoiding probate.

However, the advantages disappear if you do not fund your trust. Funding is the process of transferring your various assets to your trust. The type of asset determines the method of transfer.

If you think in terms of how you obtained the asset, you will have a clue to transferring it. For example, you obtained your house when you received a deed. In order to transfer real estate to your trust, a deed is prepared from you, as the present owner, to you, as the trustee of your trust. Once the deed into the trust is recorded, the transfer is complete.

Let's look at some other common assets and see how they are transferred to your trust:

Motor vehicles - In Utah, Nevada and Arizona, motor vehicles can usually be transferred upon death without probate so there is generally NO NEED to retitle.

• Bank accounts, including CD's - a change of name form is filled out at the bank or credit union.

• Savings bonds - special forms are provided by the Federal Reserve or

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your bank.

• Stock certificates - the transfer agent for the stock is contacted and a change of name form is completed. A signature guarantee may be required.

• Brokerage accountssimilar to individual stock.

Personal property - a document called an assignment or bill of sale is executed that transfers all categories of personal property that do not require special treatment.

IRAs and other "Qualified" money - never transfer OWNERSHIP of this type of account to your trust. Transferring ownership would trigger all taxes and penalties that result from withdrawing this special asset. Rather than transferring ownership the beneficiary designation(s) can be changed.

Note: If you have accounts or policies with beneficial designations, IRAs, life insurance, annuities, etc., make sure that the designations are consistent with your current estate plans as the take precedent over the terms of the will or trust and will control where that property goes.

Some of the assets you transfer to your trust will be covered by one or more insurance policies. For example, your home is usually covered. The in-

Double Bundle

Several months ago, my daughter and I had similar virus symptoms. She decided to consult a doctor so as not to lose any more time from her job.

“I’ll see the doctor,” she said, “and then tell you what’s wrong with us.”

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Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 25 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna. com or visit the firm’s website at WWW.BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM, he would enjoy hearing from you. Additionally, you can RSVP to attend one of his FREE Estate Planning Seminars in Richfield, at 159 North Main Street, every Third Thursday.

surance company should be notified to add the trust as an "other insured.”

Just keep in mind that a little paperwork is required to fund your trust. Once your trust is fully funded, future additions will be relatively simple.

The next day she called to say, “Guess what, Mom. We’re pregnant!”

Eating Up

Mother and I were discussing our mutual weight problem one evening, when I challenged her to a contest. If I lost the most weight in the next month, I wouldn't have to pay her the $6 that I owed her. If she lost the most weight, I would have to pay up. Anything for an incentive! "All right," said Mother happily. "But let's wait two weeks before we start. There are some things I have to eat first."

Flabby Compliment

One evening I was commenting on my bad exercise habits and tight clothes. Whenever I criticize myself, my four-yearold son always has something charming to say.

Using a new word this time, he smiled and said, "Oh, no, Mommy! You look flabulous!"

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My husband bought an exercise machine to help him shed a few pounds. He set it up in the basement but didn't use it much, so he moved it to the bedroom. It gathered dust there, too, so he put it in the living room. Weeks later I asked how it was going. "I was right," he said. "I do get more exercise now. Every time I close the drapes, I have to walk around the machine."

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August went out with pure beauty; the super blue moon on August 30th reminded us all of what a wonderful world we live in. September started out with a bang. At two in the morning, a flash of lightning lit up the skies in all directions, followed by thunder that shook the whole town for some time. I learned a long time ago that you could tell how far away the lightning strikes were by counting how many seconds it was before the thunder came. You count how many seconds until you hear thunder and divide by five, and this is how many miles away the strike had been. There wasn’t any time between the lightning and the thunder this time.

September comes from the Latin word septem, “seven,” because this had been the seventh month of the early Roman calendar. Hopefully after all of this rain, there will be a time when the farmer can get in their hay, after it has dried out.

The last three-day summer holiday (Labor Day) has come and gone, and next week will be the start of the second season, when the older crowd comes without kids and spends money on motel rooms and eating out. I noticed this summer that there weren’t many "No Vacancy" signs hanging out at the motels. They are setting all kinds of records out at the park with attendance, but they aren’t coming here for the night. As the years have gone by, fewer motels are locally owned; an East Indian conglomerate has purchased most of them. I believe that the only locally

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owned hotels are the Blue Pine Motel, which has been in the Church family since 1903, and the Panguitch Countryside Cabins next to the Gem Theater, which is owned by the Veater family. There isn’t that hometown feeling when the customer is being waited on with the internet. You can just get on your phone and find out which are the best places to stay.

Last Saturday, we had the annual Cruisin' Old 89 Car Show, and we had over 60 entries and many pieces of art on display. All week, the weather people were saying that it was going to be a rainy weekend. That held true for Friday, with rain all day long. I was spending Friday afternoon getting my cars ready when I found out that the evening events were called off, so I just stopped. But when my daughter, Kelly, came home, she said that her watch said it was going to be clear on Saturday till the afternoon, and it was until it started to sprinkle about five minutes after 2:00. So, I worked on polishing my Model A till 10:30. Someone told me that 25 people pulled out their cars because of the rainy weather. They missed out. There were 30 categories, and many got 1st or 2nd place trophies. Zack Julander won the Grand Prize for his 55 Chevy. We were entertained by the Main and Center band all day long. They have Cheryl Church doing a lot of the singing, so we were treated to a concert. I think that having the car show on the Saturday of Labor Day is a great idea. We do have two icons in town that people stop and take pictures of, and one of them is the statue in the Quilt Walk Park.

This statue is emblematic of some of the history of Panguitch. The other is the beautiful mural that is painted on the wall of the Pink Polka Dot antique store. This icon is photographed even more than the park statue. It was done by our local family, the Connors, headed up by their daughter, Jaynie. However, someone who did not contribute anything to the mural in money or in labor is parking a truck in front of it so that the thousands that pass that way can’t enjoy it. We don’t have a lot of things here in town to keep people here for a time, like a health club or a golf course, and these icons cause people to pause and stop and maybe spend some money at the stores or get a soft drink.

The college football season is underway, and just in time. Every stadium is filled with fans cheering for their favorite teams. Both Utah and BYU won their games and got the season off on the right foot. Most of the 2A and higher high schools are also into the season. I came home from church today thinking that the pros were playing, but it must be next week. I saw on one of the raffles that their prize was four tickets to a Raiders game, valued at $2,000. I think I will watch them at home on TV.

September is a great time to go on a vacation. The weather is not too hot, and there aren't as many trailers on the road. Branson, Missouri, is a fun place. They have 35 theaters there, and you can see three shows a day if you want to. Closer to home, Bryce Canyon's 100-year celebration is still going on; check out their sched-

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ule. Also, there is a group that is here from Texas that will be putting on a Chuckwagon dinner out at the Bryce Canyon Pines. Cowboy chefs will offer authentic chuck wagon cooking like you’ve never experienced before. You will be given a ride on a real buck wagon to finish off your evening. Call for reservations at 435-8345441. The cost is $75 per person. Also, the Shakespeare Festival is still going on in Cedar City, and I believe down in St. George, the Tuacahn Center for the Arts theater is still going on without the heat.

Check out the high school sports; all three of our teams are doing really well.

For the first time since 2008, global wealth declined last year, falling by 2.4% in dollars terms. About 1.7 million U.S. adults are no longer millionaires. Another 17,260 dropped out of the ultrahigh category, meaning they are no longer worth $100 million or more.

There was a small increase in inflation ticketed up from 3% to 3.2%, the first increase in 12 months. But it is down from 9.1% from a year ago. It is pretty easy to see where the increase is. Just look at the rise in gas prices in the last month. I bet that after the upcoming election is over, gas will come back down.

More than 300 highlevel military officers are unable to assume their positions due to a block on Senate approvals of military promotions by Sen. Tommy Tuberville (RAla). The top spots in the Army, Navy and Marine Corps are vacant. Mack O.

SALINA - Troy Stanley Pollock, 61, passed away August 25, 2023, in Salt Lake City. He was born October 25, 1961 in Panguitch to Richard Stanley and Anna Louise Gass Pollock. He married Laurie Robins on August 30, 2014, in Hawaii.

Troy graduated Panguitch High School. He was an athlete in all sports and an avid outdoors man with an eye for spotting arrowheads. He was always the first one up for a slice of cake and had the uncanny ability to always take the center piece. He found value in everything and wouldn’t throw anything away.

He worked for Panguitch City Public Works for 17 years. Troy then went to Salina City and was employed for two years.

Troy loved and found so much joy in chasing hot air balloons. He participated in many balloon rallies. He was friends with everyone.

Troy was gifted three more years of life as a recipient of a double lung transplant.

He is survived by his wife, Laurie; children: D. J. (Destinee) Callioux, Ramie (Brett) Hiss, Kachae Callioux, and Kazen (Leandrea) Pollock; grandchildren: Thailor, Daxx, Hadlie, London, Kenyon, Breigha, Tayton, Brodi, Breton, Gracie, Madelyn; parents; siblings: Dandy Pollock, Clint Pollock.

Preceded in death by his brother, Corey Pollock, sister-in-law, Jolene Pollock; parents-in-law, Bob and ReNonne Robins.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Salina Stake Center, 98 W. 400 N. in Salina. Viewing will be held at the stake center from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Salina Pioneer Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

Obituaries

Dixie Ann Ekker

ANNABELLA - Dixie was born October 6, 1941, in Laramie, Wyoming, to Elizabeth Ann and Roscoe Richard (Dick) Allen.

Dixie’s stay in Laramie was a short one of only 10 days, however, much of her early years were spent in Wyoming. Her father worked construction so the family moved frequently. From this time until a Junior in high school, Dixie lived in over 35 different towns in 6 western states. Although this was difficult at times, it was also a blessing in many ways as well. Through these experiences, Dixie learned to reach out and make many friends and learned to accept new ideas, people and circumstances. At times during her many moves, a book became her best friend, and this love of reading stayed with her ALWAYS!

In 1956, her family moved to Green River, Utah. Dixie stayed there, briefly with the Bigelow family and then permanently with the Ted Ekker family while her parents moved to Colorado where they had no high school she could attend. It was through the Ted Ekker family that she met, wrote to and later married Roy Ekker who was, at the time, serving in the US Army. They were married on August 26, 1960, and then sealed for time and all eternity on May 21, 1966, in the Manti Temple.

Dixie and Roy spent 10 years in Green River, Utah, where 2 of their 3 children were born. Noelle Kristine and Phillip Roy. In 1970, they moved to Provo, Utah, and a year later their youngest, Daniel Duane, was born.

In 1972, they all moved to Payson, Utah, where Dixie enjoyed her first “real” house and yard. As a family, they enjoyed 12 happy years, aside from one year they spent in Samoa, with special neighbors and friends. Roy’s job then took all of them, with the exception of Kristine (who was married), to Annabella, Utah.

Dixie enjoyed the many, peaceful years they spent in Annabella. She worked at Pykettes Factory and then as an aide at Pahvant Elementary. Later, she went back to school and after a lot of hard work, dedication and sacrifice, graduated with her Master’s Degree in Special Education. She loved this job and worked until her, Roy and 2 of their grandchildren were in a terrible car accident, leaving Roy a paraplegic. After working full-time and caring for Roy full-time for 5 years, Dixie retired from teaching and devoted all of her time to Roy.

Dixie served in many LDS church callings including, Primary, Young Women’s, Relief Society and as an extractor in genealogy. Young Women’s held a special place in her heart and genealogy was one of her strong loves.

Eventually they ended up moving to LaVerkin, Utah, where the warmth of the sun proved better for Roy’s health. After caring for Roy for 22 years, he passed away. The two of them were inseparable during their 60 years of marriage. Dixie has missed Roy every second since he has been gone. We know their reunion in heaven was sweet!

Dixie is preceded in death by her parents, Dick and Elizabeth Allen and her husband, Horace LeRoy Ekker.

Dixie is survived by her children, Noelle Kristine Peterson, Phillip Roy (Shawna) Ekker, and Daniel Duane (LaDawn) Ekker, 11 Grandchildren, 13 (with 2 more on the way) Great-Grandchildren and sister, Nancy Ogden.

Graveside Services were held on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at the Annabella Cemetery, Annabella, Utah. A Viewing was held prior to the graveside service from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel located at 40 S. 100 E, Annabella, Utah.

To view the service via livestream as well as to express a condolence to the family, please visit utahvalleyfuneral.com.

Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.

September 11 - 17

by John Mosley

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

This is a negative map of the sky around Uranus; it’s easier to see stars and planets as black dots on a white background. The faintest stars shown are ½ as bright as Uranus. These planets move slowly so the map is useful all month, and the view spans 35°.

Comet Nishimura, discovered only one month ago, passes closest to the earth on the 12th when it is 73 million miles distant. It’ll be near its brightest then and could be a nakedeye treat except that it rises essentially at the same time that the sun rises—and can’t be seen.

Days later, on the 17th, the comet passes closest to the sun, 27 million miles from it. This is considerably closer to the sun than the planet Mercury, and the comet will be subjected to immense heat and tidal stresses. No one will be surprised if it doesn’t survive.

After the 17th, the comet remains far too close to the sun as viewed from earth as it recedes back to the outer solar system. Comet Nishimura—or whatever survives—returns

in the year 2543. Google “Comet Nishimura” and especially go to https:// earthsky.org/ for more information.

Turning to things you can see, three planets are easily visible tonight, weather permitting. These are Saturn and Jupiter in the evening sky and Venus in the morning.

Saturn rises at sunset, and it’s low in the southeast when the sky has become fully dark. It’s by far the brightest object in Aquarius, which isn’t saying much because Aquarius lies some distance from the Milky Way and has no bright stars of its own. The one moderately bright star below Saturn is Fomalhaut in Piscis Austrinus, the Southern Fishes, a small and obscure constellation that barely rises from our latitude.

Jupiter follows three

Comment Period:

The Bureau of Land Management opened a 30-day public comment period on an environmental assessment to reevaluate impacts associated with 29 oil and gas leases that were previously leased, totaling 46,919.91 acres in southern Utah.

Comment Period

Cont'd from A1

whether to affirm the 2018 leasing decisions, amend and affirm the leasing decisions, or cancel all or a portion of the leases.

Please visit the BLM National NEPA Register to

submit comments electronically and for additional information and associated documents.

For additional information please contact Nathan Packer at npacker@ blm.gov.

—Bureau of Land Management

hours behind Saturn, and it’s the brightest thing in the sky, other than the moon, until Venus rises. Jupiter is in Aries, another constellation without bright stars, so you can’t miss it.

You will miss Uranus, unless you have binoculars or a telescope. People with excellent eyesight under the darkest sky have seen Uranus with the naked eye, but don’t count on doing it yourself. Uranus is 7½° to the east of Jupiter (midway between Jupiter and the Pleiades), and that is as close as the two planets will come this year (Jupiter will be in retrograde motion, moving westward and away from Uranus). Uranus is 4½ times as distant as Jupiter, and it’s a bit more than a third Jupiter’s diameter, so you would expect it to be fainter; Jupiter is 2300 times brighter. A large telescope will show that Uranus is slightly bluegreen in color, and this is due to methane in its atmosphere which absorbs the red portion of sunlight that strikes it. This is a wonderful opportunity to find Uranus by yourself. Binoculars will reveal it easily; just use the accompanying map.

The last planet to rise is Venus, now rising three hours before the sun and well-up while you eat an early breakfast.

A heads-up: there will be a MAJOR—but not total—eclipse of the sun visible from the entire country, but especially Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, next month on the 14th. I’ll write about it next week, but in the meantime Google “eclipse October 2023” for info.

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.

Graphic Created with SkySafariAstronomy.com

Rocky Mountain Power Donates Scholarship Funds to Southern Utah University

by Abbie Cochrane, Southern Utah University

PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

The Bobcat cross country team had their first meet last week at Bryce Valley, and both of our teams came out winners. It looks like Danny Yardley has something going for Panguitch. The next meet that the Cats will have is at Wayne on the 7th, and next week, on the 14th, they will be in Milford, which is a good course to watch the race at. In between, there will be the Autumn Classic at BYU on the 9th and a pre-State meet on the 13-14. We finally have a meeting here at the end of the month on the 28th.

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to earn a college degree.

CEDAR CITYRocky Mountain Power Foundation continues to support Southern Utah University by dedicating thousands of dollars in scholarship money tailored for first-generation college students, the Center for STEM Teaching and Learning, and the SUU FIRST Tech Robotics program.

Over the past 13 years, more than 100 students have received financial support from the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation to help them become the first in their families to earn a college degree. Two SUU students shared firsthand accounts of how scholarship funds from the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation impacted their college experience and helped them achieve their academic goals.

“Because of this scholarship, I am able to attend college and get an education that would otherwise be impossible. I am so grateful for your generosity,” said Lehi Moran, music major.

Another music major, Nancy Johnson, also offered her thoughts on how the scholarship aided her college experience.

“You don't know how

much it means to have this opportunity to help make my education easier to afford. It helps ease the financial burden on my family and also myself since I try to pay for as much of my schooling as I can on my own. Thank you for helping me out.”

Eligibility requires a 3.0 GPA, financial need, and first-generation student status from rural communities within PacifiCorp's six service regions.

The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation is one of the largest utility-endowed foundations in the United States. Created in 1988 by PacifiCorp, there are now 2.1 million customers being served by the electric utility company in six Western states as Rocky Mountain Power (Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho) and Pacific Power (Oregon, Washington, and California). Fueled by their company motto— “support the growth and vitality of the communities served by Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power through charitable investments”—the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has been providing scholarship funds to SUU students for over a decade.

Thanks to the Rocky Mountain Power Founda-

tion and dozens of other prestigious donors, students of all backgrounds are able to fund their education through generously provided scholarship money. To learn more about how

to submit an application for the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation scholarships, as well as other scholarships, visit the SUU Scholarship website.

The Lady Cats volleyball team steam-rolled over the undefeated Escalante Moquis. They took all three JV games with the freshmen, with a few sophomores taking one of the other games. With Coach Norris playing most of the players in the Varsity games, the Cats took all three games. The Coach for the Moquis really does a great job with their team, but Panguitch has more girls on the team than there are kids enrolled in Escalante. It was a different story for the team

against the 2A Millard volleyball team this year. The Cats had lost to Milford earlier in a tournament, but they got off to a great start and won the first game, 25 to 10. Milford got their act together and took the next three games. Wednesday night, they had Bryce Valley here for another home game. Their schedule doesn’t get any easier, with a game down in Kanab—a team that beat them earlier in the year—on the 7th. On the 9th, there will be a JV tournament at Valley. The following week, they play Valley there on the 13th. On the 16th, the Cats host a sophomore tournament. The team will be busy in September and giving their fans some exciting games. I haven’ heard about the baseball team, but I expect that they are still rolling along. They do have a couple of games here next week. On the 6th, Wayne will be here, and on the 8th, it will be Pinnacle. The baseball teams' schedule is short, and State is on October 6-7. Get out, and cheer them on.

UT Schools Get Free Purifiers to Combat Poor Air Quality

UTAH - A majority of K-12 schools and day-care centers in Utah have received free air purifiers as a result of a federal grant given to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.

Brandi O'Brien, senior program coordinator and development associate with Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment, said the program ended last month, but adds that 75% of K-12 schools now have air purifiers. For Utah's early childhood education centers, it is close to 60%.

O'Brien said it's hugely impactful," as her group has been advocating for air purifiers as the state grapples with poor air quality, especially along the Wasatch Front.

"We've heard a lot of feedback from school staff

by Alex Gonzalez, Utah News Connection

and faculty about what a difference the air purifiers have made," she said. "We've even heard it's helped improve morale in the schools, especially between the teachers who kind of really understand the positive impacts of the air purifiers."

O'Brien added while cleaner air is better for health, it also impacts academic success. Medical research has shown cleaner air helps protect long-term brain development and function, while also helping to reduce the transmissibility of infectious diseases. While the deadline for the program has passed, O'Brien said a waitlist has been created to be used if additional funding becomes available.

O'Brien said most schools had already re-

ceived their air purifiers, while others received theirs with the start of the 2023 school year. The American Lung Association says if your child is experiencing symptoms such as sneezing, coughing or headaches that are worse during the school day but improve at home, that could be telling of poor air quality. O'Brien said they have heard their program is showing positive impacts.

"We've already heard

back from a handful of schools that think that [their] [air purifiers] helped reduce illnesses in the classrooms and keep students in the classrooms as they are not getting as sick, so they can reduce those absent rates and keep students in school," she said.

O'Brien added the program is also looking to secure more funding to help pay for replacement filters that'll be needed in the future.

Courtesy Southern Utah University

of STEM educators and administrators at Southern Utah University holding the check from Rocky Mountain Power Foundation for scholarships to benefit first generation students, SUU’s STEM Center, and the SUU First Tech Robotics program. Over the past 13 years, more than 100 students have received financial support from the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation to help them become the first in their families

presenters. Jill Simpkins, an organic farmer who uses multiple media in her art, will be instructing participants on how to assemble a hand-made journal using a Coptic stitch, so the journal lies flat. A second Hands On course will be taught by Raymond Shurtz using photos to inspire poetry or finding the perfect photo to enhance your poem. “The narrative, the sub-text, and the beauty of both forms can be astonishingly enhanced using this technique,” says Shurtz. Anna Vanmeter is offering a unique class on Watching the Clouds. The sky is nature’s everchanging watercolor pallet. Anna will be teaching about the water cycle, cloud identification, and weather. Students will learn how to make clouds in a bottle with household ingredients. For young and old alike, Margie Lopez Read will be encouraging participants to experience the festival on a deeper level through their own interpretation, seeing what is before them in a more meaningful way. Plein Air 4 U will provide everyone with something of their own to remember their Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument experience and special festival

souvenir by painting on their own canvas.

Two special programs are being offered in collaboration with the ECAF and the Bryce Canyon National Park’s Centennial celebration. Participants are invited to join Melody Greenlief, the 2023 Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument Artist-in-Residence, for an inspiring morning of painting together at Sunset Point in spectacular Bryce Canyon in conjunction with the park’s Centennial celebration. Greenlief loves playing with paint and hopes those who see her creations get as much joy out of them as she had in creating them. With that goal in mind, she depicts her animals and people with character and her landscapes with peace and harmony.

The second collaborative event between the park and the festival is a linocut workshop taught by Kadi Franson in the original (1932) ranger station at Bryce Canyon. Franson aids the interpretive, educational, and scientific activities at the park. By the end of the workshop, students will have cut a linoleum block and will have made a print from their cut block. They are encouraged to bring images to inspire their linocut. Park entry fee waivers to attend these two classes will be available at

the Escalante Community Center during artist sign-in and plein air stamp-in.

An annual favorite is the quilt display which will be located in the Escalante Community Center. Stitched stories that warm the heart and the soul are part of every quilt. Best of Show paintings will also be on display in the Community Center. The art exhibit and sale tent will be in the town park with 200 entries

in oil, pastel, watercolor, and other mixed media by artists of all ages and experience levels.

Coco Kishi is this year’s local featured artist. Her display of Pysanky colored eggs will impress. This Ukrainian method of applying wax and liquid dyes using designs from the native Southwest cultures creates unique patterns and images. In addition to her egg

display, Kishi has branched out into painting gourds and making paper mâché sculptures of animals and landscapes.

Finally, is a lineup of great musical artists, each with their own style and flavor. Artists include Locals Turnup Truck and Kenny Hall, Runaway Fire, Pasos Gigantes, John Hewitt, Mel Soul, and Matt Burke with his recent single, "Won’t

Give Up", a must-listen for anyone in need of inspiration and hope. Get ready to enrich your soul with beauty for the eyes and ears, experiences, memories, and takeaways to last a lifetime.

More information can be found at the festival website escalantecanyonsartfestival.org.

—Escalante Canyons Art Festival

BLM Begins Protest Period for Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY -

The Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office opened a 30-day public protest period to receive public input on one oil and gas parcels totaling 761.36 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale in Utah. The protest period ends Sept. 22, 2023. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in

January 2023 and a public comment period in July 2023 on the parcels, potential deferrals, and the related environmental analysis.

The parcels the BLM has analyzed, as well as maps and instructions on how to protest the environmental assessment, are available on the BLM’s ePlanning website at: https://eplanning.blm. gov/eplanning-ui/project/2022373/510.

As authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act, BLM will apply a 16.67 percent royalty rate for any new leases from this sale. More information about the Act is available on BLM's online fact sheet.

Leasing is the first step in the process to de-

velop Federal oil and gas resources. Before development operations can begin, an operator must submit an application for permit to drill detailing development plans. The BLM reviews applications for permits to drill, posts them for public review, conducts an environmental analysis and coordinates with State partners and stakeholders.

All parcels leased as part of an oil and gas lease sale include appropriate stipulations to protect important natural resources. Information on current and upcoming BLM lease sales is available through the National Fluid Lease Sale System.

—Bureau of Land Management

ECAF: Get ready to enrich your soul with beauty for the eyes and ears, experiences, memories, and takeaways to last a lifetime.

Ron Rogers

The 19th annual Escalante Canyons Art Festival (ECAF)—set to take place from September 15-24, 2023, in Escalante, Utah—includes several special competitions, such as Nocturne, Miniatures, Quick Draw, and a Junior category.

Legal Notices

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

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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States at the time of sale, on the front steps of the Garfield County Sixth District Court, 55 South Main, Panguitch, UT 84759, on OCTOBER 11, 2023 at 10:00 AM of said day, for the purpose of foreclosing a trust deed dated DECEMBER 14, 2021, and executed by CLIFFORD B GREEN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("MERS") SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR J. VIRGIL, INC. DBA MORTGAGE300, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, and SECURITY TITLE COMPANY OF GARFIELD COUNTY, as Trustee, which Trust Deed was recorded on DECEMBER 14, 2021 as Entry No. 281869, in Book 556, at Page 456, in the Official Records of GARFIELD County, State of Utah covering real property purportedly located at 320 EAST CENTER STREET, PANGUITCH, UTAH 84759 in GARFIELD County, Utah, and more particularly described as:

BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 2, BLOCK 38, PLAT "B", PANGUITCH TOWN SURVEY, RUNNING THENCE EAST 116 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 170 FEET; THENCE WEST 116 FEET; THENCE NORTH 170 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING. 07-0063-0310

The current Beneficiary of the trust deed is UTAH HOUSING CORPORATION, and the record owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Default is CLIFFORD B. GREEN.

Bidders must tender to the trustee a $20,000.00 deposit at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by 2:00 p.m. the day following the sale. Both the deposit and the balance must be paid to Smith Knowles PC in the form of a wire transfer, cashier's check or certified funds. Cash payments, personal checks or trust checks are not accepted.

DATED: August 31, 2023

LINCOLN TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY

By: Kenyon D. Dove

Its:

Authorized Agent

Telephone: (801) 476-0303

web site: www.smithknowles.com

SK File No. UTAH04-6315

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Wayne and Garfield County

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Wild weather in Wayne County continues to be the topic of choice at all the usual gathering places, such as the quilting corner in Royal's Foodtown, Howard’s Gas and Gossip, Brian Farm, Gordy’s and Steve Taylor’s five o’clock friends and family gathering in Fremont.

After a week spent drying out, every hay rake in Wayne County was out in force, but, per the weekend weather forecast, dark clouds began to roll over Boulder Mountain on Friday. This forced procrastinators to cancel their annual Labor Day Lagoon plans in favor of gathering up the last crop of hay.

As for Bicknell, they are still keeping an eye on the sky and anticipating the next deluge that may

News from Wayne County Wild Wayne County Weather

by Adus. F. Dorsey II

to get a bit nasty in midAugust when the "he said, she said" and "she did and he don’t" statements began to overtake the 1st day of school pictures on the “share your whole life story and your dogs too” social media page, Facebook.

or may not come. Mounds of dirt are piled high everywhere there is a place large enough to put it. In fine fashion, and to maintain Bicknell Main Street's clean and tidy look, the State and Bicknell Town had street sweepers working overtime all week to clear curb and gutters, Campaign signs seeking for your vote to replace Congressman Chris Stewart started appearing along Highway 24 over two months ago and seemed to multiply like rabbits late July, even more so since the September 5th deadline has loomed larger. Ask anyone on the ballot, and they will tell you that midterm elections can be tough, and the race for the Congressman’s replacement has not been any different. It began

Legal Notices

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 2023-09, AN ORDINANCE FOR WATER INTERESTS AND ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY LOA TOWN

Loa Town Council will hold a public hearing just prior to its regularly scheduled meeting on September 14, 2023 at 6 pm at the Loa Town Hall at 80 W. Center. The ordinance No. 2023-09 is being created for water interests and adequate water supply for its culinary water system to keep up with growth. All public is welcome to attend. If you have any questions, contact Michelle Brian at 435836-2160.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 7 & 14, 2023

Visible evidence of the 40% Wayne County property tax increase for the new and improved Wayne High School building is starting to rise from the ground. As the days grow shorter, construction crews are showing up to the Bicknell construction site in the dark wearing headlamps during their morning safety meeting. Nobody knows who they are or where they come from, or where they go, when the workday is done. They are what the Webster’s Dictionary defines as an anomaly, "something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected." This is not all that strange of a phenomenon in Wayne County, as there are those in Fremont that think Torrey is an anomaly.

Not to let the cat out of the bag too soon, but there is a movement afoot to put together the definitive history and dispel the mystery surrounding the Battle at Red Lake (i.e. Bicknell Bottoms.) A group of archeologists, armchair historians and a few curious people met on a rainy day, last week, across the road from the "Visitors Welcome by Appointment Only" Egan Fish Hatchery to discuss who knows what about the mid-1800s Native American battle. Actually, the group as a whole simultaneously shook their heads and agreed that the incident was more of a surprise meeting than a well thought out military maneuver where anyone involved expected shots to be fired or hatchets to be

thrown, especially General Warren Snow of the Mormon Militia. (Brother Warren of Manti was hit in the shoulder by a lucky shot from a surprised Native American, a wound that General Warren Snow later died from.) The general consensus from the gathering of the minds is that if you know anybody with written history of the Battle at Red Lake or artifacts from the site that you are willing to anonymously show, your identity will forever remain secret.

It is the sharing season. It seems there is an over abundance of fruits and vegetables coming to fruition all at once, and it is not uncommon to find three zucchinis in the front seat of your outfit after work and four more on your front porch when you arrive at home and a zucchini loaf in the oven.

Dr. Dale Thurber delivered at least eight flats of exotic tomato and pepper plants to Wayne County in the spring with names like Pineapple Pink, Big Braggart, Delta Diver, Georgia Streak, Mrs. Benson, and many others that twist the tongue just trying to pronounce their names. Dr. Dale Thurber is a direct descendant of A.K. Thurber, living in East Carbon, and at the tender age of 14, grew the largest tomato in the state of Utah. Dr. Dale Thurber has a Ph.D in biology from BYU and has over 2500 different varieties of tomato seeds and delivers seedlings to Wayne County every spring. You can find his seed catalog at www.delectationoftomatoes.com

School is in session. Be on the lookout for the little ones scurrying around the big yellow school bus and parents in curlers and PJ’s chasing after them.

Courtesy Adus Dorsey

Dr. Dale Thurber delivered at least eight flats of exotic tomato and pepper plants to Wayne County this spring.

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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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HELP WANTED

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

Half-Time Computer Science Teacher at Panguitch Elementary

Remediation Specialist/Librarian at Panguitch High

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

MEETINGS

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.

FOR RENT

Studio Apartment for Rent in Panguitch. Full bath, full kitchen. Washer/dryer. Off street parking, private entry. No smoking/pets. $800/month, utilities included. Cash discount. Call Gary or Connie 435-229-9381 or 435-229-9380.

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