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Thursday, September 19, 2019
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Harvest Homecoming Saturday, September 21 11am to 5pm at the Gifford House
CAPITOL REEF N.P. Celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of autumn at the annual Harvest Homecoming at Capitol Reef National Park. “This is a great day to learn more about pioneer history,” says Lee Grundy, Director of Capitol Reef Natural History Association. This year’s event will take place Saturday, September 21 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. All events will be held at the Gifford House, located 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the visitor center on the Scenic Drive. The human history of Capitol Reef can be traced back thousands of years. With perennial water sources, fertile soils, and cliffs for protection from weather, the Fruita valley has allowed people to survive and thrive through the centuries. Learn more about the Mormon pioneers who settled in the valley in the 1880s at the Harvest Homecoming event. —Capitol Reef Natural History Association
A Wild & Scenic Start to Escalante Canyons Art Festival
Free film festival at 6pm on Friday, September 20 at Escalante High School Outdoor appreciation themed film selection Win amazing prizes from Wild & Scenic National sponsors
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Capitol Reef National Park is pleased to announce the annual Harvest Homecoming Event on Saturday September 21, 2019, from 11 am to 5 pm. There will be live music, craft demonstrations, and a 30-minute history program at 1:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you there.
Wayne Emergency Planning Ep. 25 Your Presence is Requested!
Get a Flu Shot...and Join in on CUPHD's Emergency Planning Event! Wednesday, September 25th, between 3:00 and 6:00 pm, at the Wayne County EMS Building in Bicknell WAYNE COUNTY The pleasure of your presence is requested on Wednesday, September 25th, between 3:00 and 6:00 pm, at the Wayne County EMS Building in Bicknell at 115 N. SR 24, (not the clinic). The advertised reason is to receive a “drive-thru” flu-shot to help
by Bonnie Mangold minimize serious illnesses come flu season. But there is an additional motive for this set-up. Like last year it will be a practice run for how Wayne County would deal with a dangerous epidemic or pandemic, for which vaccines are available. In the event of such a situation
Moqui Motor Madness Auto Show
4th Annual Event Raised $1,300 for Escalante Fire Department and EMTs
Moqui Motor Madness attracted 32 entries. Sam Alvey's Camaro (right) won the Grease'N Grub Sponsor Trophy.
ESCALANTE - Escalante welcomed the 4th Annual Moqui Motor Madness Auto Show last month on August 10th. Thirty-two different automobiles with model years from 1927 to 2018 were at the big party in the park. Local businesses sponsor trophies to go to a winner of their choice, to see all of the great sponsors and the winner’s list go to www.moquimotormadness.com or their Facebook
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page. Attendees, vendors, sponsors, and volunteers of the show are all contributors to this good cause. Not only does this event bring people together, remind us of the good ‘ol days, and increase local revenue—it donates locally. Ruris, the local nonprofit serving Escalante and Moqui Motor Cont'd on page 3
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
THURS. SEPTEMBER 19 - WED. SEPTEMBER 25
A quite windy day on Thursday, leads to sunny days this week. Highs dip a bit on Friday to the high 60s, with 70s for the remainder of the week. Lows will be in the 30s. Winds up to 20 mph on Friday; otherwise, variable from 8 to 11 mph.
the federal government distributes previously stockpiled vaccines to the States, which then distribute them to the various counties for mass vaccinations. Speed in communication and of getting people vaccinated is of the essence in Sept. 25 EMS Event Cont'd on page 6
ESCALANTE - The Wild and Scenic Film Festival returns this fall with eleven films to inspire attendees as the art festival kicks off a week of activity. Starting 6:00 pm on Friday, September 20th, attendance is free at Escalante High School auditorium, but you can support local organizations at the concessions stand, by donating to present non-profits and you could win great prizes from national sponsors like Klean Kanteen, Sierra Nevada, and Peak Design. All proceeds stay in the community. Created in Nevada City, California by the South Yuba River Citizens League, Wild & Scenic Film Festival showcases films from around the world in appreciation of shared landscapes. After the lights go down on the main stage, a library of films goes on tour for interested groups to use in raising awareness, igniting a cause, or shedding light on global discussions at a local level. The films shown at the Escalante film festival were hand selected by community volunteers to reflect current discourse and an appreciation for the surrounding area. “It’s a great opportunity to find a new appreciation for the beauty of this place and see everything with the same impassioned eyes of the artists who travel here.” Says festival attendee Jody Gebhardt. Hosted by Glen Canyon Conservancy, Grand Staircase Escalante Partners, Boulder Arts Council, and Escalante Canyons Art Festival, the program aims to delight viewers with stunning views and showcase the interest in the area on a national and international scale. Learn more about each organization’s love of land and art and how they accomplish their mission at the event. For more information on the film festival or to see a list of other Escalante Canyons Art Festival events, visit: EscalanteCanyonsArtFestival.org —Escalante Canyons Art Festival
From the film: For the Love of Salmon
From the film: Creek Sessions
From the film: Sky Migrations
From the film: Water From The Mountain
CCAW Pet Training Workshop with Emily Strong Sept. 27, 9am - 5pm in Bicknell
related behaviors. Training also builds up a language of communication between you and your companion that promotes security, comfort, and loyalty. Would you like to learn some great animal training skills, or are you interested in expanding the skills you already have? If so, you’ll want to attend Color Country Animal Welfare’s upcoming Pet Training Workshop with certified animal behavior consultant Emily Strong. Emily believes “all species are more successful when we focus on teaching them what we want them to do rather than punishing behaviors we don’t want.”
GARFIELD COUNTY Commission Board Reports: Commissioner David Tebbs attended the Hospital Foundation Board Dinner and fundraiser auction at which approximately $24.5K was raised for the hospital. He spoke with Utah Association of Counties reps regarding legislation on sales tax policy, and continues to pursue county sales tax and business license enforcement. Commissioner Jerry Taylor also touted the hospital fundraiser and suggested that Garfield County communities get involved with the hospital activities and services, which benefit everyone in the county. He attended the Utah Rural Summit with Commissioner Tebbs, which gave them the opportunity to meet other county officials and discuss economic development and improving the appearance of communities. He had a phone conference with a Canadian fundraiser who had helped raise $40M for a Canadian museum. Taylor would like to bring him to Escalante to see how he might be able to assist the Science Center. Finally, he acknowledged Rural Online Initiative (ROI) as an effective resource for county residents who want to work
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Table of Uses, Cont'd... BOULDER - At the September 2019 Boulder Town Planning Commission meeting, the discussion on the Zoning Ordinance and Table of Uses was continued. A comment was made that all commercially zoned properties in Boulder are currently in use. Therefore, any potential new business would have to apply for rezoning. In response, it was voiced that rezoning specific lots should continue to occur on a case-bycase basis based on supply and demand, rather than expanding the current Commercial zone. This point was agreed upon. The Commissioners then began to discuss each definition in the Table of Uses, located in the Zoning Ordinance. The Table of Uses identifies possible uses of a property, and in which zones (Greenbelt Multi-Use (GMU); Low, Medium, and High Density Residential; and Commercial) these uses are either permitted, allowed with a Conditional Use Permit, allowed temporarily, or prohibited. Each use is subsequently defined in the document. The most updated Boulder Planning Cont'd on page 2
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Emily Strong will be teaching her Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive training techniques during a workshop sponsored by Color Country Animal Welfare. WAYNE COUNTY Our pets are often our best friends. But how do our human friends and neighbors feel about them? The answer to that question might depend upon the way our animal companions interact with the local postal carrier, the terrier next door, the Girl Scout selling cookies, or anyone else who ventures near. We all hope our animal companions are well behaved, and there are definitely advantages to training our dogs, cats, birds, or any other animal in the family. Positive training is one of the best ways to build a positive relationship with your pet. Knowing basic manners and commands prevents our animal friends from developing anxiety and other stress-
And all at once, summer collapsed into fall. — Oscar Wilde
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Deception Highlights) You cannot return what you no longer have. So; if there ever was a margin, where did that money go? If “margins” are being used for “operation and new construction,” there have actually been no margins, and we have been paying more for electricity than we have been told. I call that deception. When I first questioned Garkane’s intent to construct three solar pavilions, I was told they were being funded by an outside source. Then I discovered that Forever Resorts only contributed to the construction of the Kanab pavilion. We were then told that Deseret Power had given us an “up-front grant of cash.” (Winter 2019 Highlights) When I investigated further, I found that the so-called “grant” was a $300,000 loan. I call this deception. We are repeatedly told that Garkane only awards 22 scholarships at a cost of $23,000; and yet, one can count 47 scholarships listed in the summer 2018 Highlights and calculate a dollar expenditure far greater than $23,000 without counting the costs of the Washington D.C. youth tour, stock shows, athletic events, art shows and etc. (I suppose all co-op members noticed that the usual reporting of scholarships was ex-
cluded from the recent Summer Highlights. Perhaps it was because of McLean Durfey’s article, and because reports don’t match practice.) In the Spring 2019 Highlights, the annual financial report only included a one year comparison rather than a two year comparison as in 2018. I believe 2016 was excluded to avoid reminding us of a near five million dollar ($4,824,131) margin in 2016. (When you consider the fact that capital credits are never recovered, this “margin” should get your attention.) Those of you that read my letters in the Insider or Sun, notice a Garkane advertisement next to my articles with Mr. McClendon’s smiling face on it, inviting 13,300 members to call him individually for “authentic” information relative to Garkane matters. If I am publishing refutable information, why doesn’t he silence me with the “truth?” What is it Mr. McClendon and eleven directors wish to say in private that they cannot say in public? A lot of effort has gone into neutralizing my reporting and into silencing me. Someone associated with Garkane has, no doubt, applied pressure to David Anderson, editor of the Richfield Reaper, because he consistently refuses to print
any of my letters to the editor if the subject-matter deals with Garkane. As to who it may be that has the Reaper editor and/ or owner in their pocket, we can only guess. Efforts made to silence me that include collusion of a local paper don’t generate much trust. But, the biggest deception of all is the taking of tens of thousands of dollars from co-op members each year, by diverting them to an “unclaimed” fund where they will be UNAVAILABLE for paying down energy costs. We hear over and over that “The board feels it is better to use unclaimed capital credits locally than send them back to the state.” To buy that bogus statement, co-op members must first be convinced that unclaimed capital credits are imposed by some “outside” source. But, unclaimed capital credits are not imposed from outside; they are a product of a lengthy rotation policy imposed by our board. We are in this unclaimed capital credit pickle because we have been “managed” there. Why are board members deliberately “managing” a financial loss, and why are they reluctant to abandon this scheme? The deceptions surrounding this monetary loss are many. LaVoy Tolbert Loa
Temporary Closure of Pond and Stream Between Tall Four and Barker Reservoirs
DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST - The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conducted a sportfish restoration project using the piscicide rotenone in the Barker’s Recreation Area on the Dixie National Forest, beginning September 16, 2019. The project was identified as a priority in the Boulder Mountain Sportfish Management Plan, which was designed to maintain and, when needed, improve the quality, diversity and uniqueness of Boulder Mountain lakes. The rotenone treatment is aimed to rid fertile brook trout from Blue Lake, just north of Yellow Lake, and a small pond between Tall Four Reservoir and Upper Barker Reservoir. Following the removal of fertile brook trout, a combination of sterile tiger trout and Colorado River cutthroat trout will be stocked
back into the ponds. Depending on their location, most rotenone drips will run for three to eight hours. Applying the rotenone this way will ensure that all of the fresh water sources are simultaneously treated. Charges for drip stations are calculated to apply the five percent active ingredient liquid rotenone at a concentration of 1.5 parts per million in the target area. The active ingredient in liquid rotenone is a powder derived from the roots of South American plant. Rotenone is specifically poisonous to gilled organisms because it interrupts oxygen uptake from the water at the cellular level. Although liquid rotenone is relatively benign to humans, fish treated with the chemical have not been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for human consumption. For that reason, fish that die during the project cannot be
salvaged. After the rotenone has been applied, potassium permanganate, an oxidizing agent, is applied to treated waters below the target area to neutralize the rotenone in those areas. The area within 100 feet of the pond upstream from Barker Reservoir and its tributaries located in T33S, R1E, Section 19, Salt Lake City Baseline and Meridian. The temporary closure order is anticipated to be cancelled September 18, 2019 for the pond between Tall Four Reservoir and Upper Barker Reservoir project area. The closure for the two ponds is Pursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations 261.50 (a) and (b), the areas will be closed during the treatments for protection of public health and safety. For more information on this project please contact
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tor, perhaps this definition should be absorbed entirely by the RSTR Ordinance. The Commissioners favored amending the Campground definition to impose a maximum number of campsites and restrict them to Commercial Zones. Further language about restrooms, parking, etc. should be included as well. The issue of non-commercial camping situations was brought up, such as visiting family members camping out on a resident’s property. More discussion about this will follow. It was discussed that the Guest Ranch use should include more specific restrictions such as an acreage requirement and a limit on the number of guests. It should also specify that the primary activity on such a property should remain agricultural. This discussion about the Table of Uses will continue at the next Planning Commission meeting on October
10. Though designated public hearings will be scheduled in the future, public input is encouraged at all meetings during the initial and final public comment periods to help shape the ongoing conversation. The Planning Commission meets at the Community Center on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm. A Conditional Use Permit application for a RSTR may also be on next month’s agenda. —Tessa Barkan
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list and definitions can be found in the Ordinance 2019-2 RSTR document on the Boulder Town website. The idea of creating an Agricultural Zone was again brought up as something that could support the General Plan. Automotive Care is currently allowed only in the Commercial Zone as a Conditional Use. It was asked whether this should be extended to be allowed in the GMU zone. Bed and Breakfasts are currently allowed as a Conditional Use in all zones. The definition precedes the existence of the Residential Short Term Rental (RSTR) Ordinance. It was discussed that all future applications for Bed and Breakfasts should adhere to the RSTR Ordinance, and that, pending conversation with the Zoning Administra-
Michael Hadley, Southern Region Aquatics Biologist, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (435) 691-2204 or Mike Golden, Dixie National Forest Fish Biologist, (435) 865-3700. —Dixie National Forest
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She is dedicated to a Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) and science-based approach to training, behavior modification, and teaching people. In other words, she’s an excellent person from whom to learn about animal behavior training methods that can help you and your best animal pals. Please join Emily and Color Country Animal Welfare for an insightful, informative, and fun how-to-trainyour-favorite-pet workshop in Bicknell to be held 9am-5pm, Friday, September 27, at the Bicknell Community Center. The cost is $20. Payment can be made on our website (www. colorcountryanimalwelfare. org) or at the door. Please plan to attend without your animal friend as Emily has a specific method and workshop format that works best with only humans in attendance. If you have questions, e-mail Color Country at ccaw@xmission. com. We look forward to seeing you there! —Color Country Animal Welfare
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Garkane Energy is supposedly member owned with eleven elected directors looking out for our interests. But, tens of thousands of dollars are being deliberatively diverted from co-op control each year. Reported margins are not being returned to members and the history of member capital credits is a sore spot Garkane management doesn’t want anyone touching. My goal has been to pressure the Garkane Board of Directors to correct or abandon member unfriendly policies. The one thing that has disturbed me most during this long back and forth has been the deception. We are told; “When members of Garkane pay their power bill, the money goes to offset the cost of operating the electric utility. After all costs are covered, the leftover portion of the billing is referred to as a margin.” (Summer 2019 Highlights) This margin is reported as capital credit management promises to return to members. Now, if a margin is an amount in excess of ALL operation costs, you would think Garkane would have the fifty-one million dollars in member capital credits set aside; but, Garkane’s net margin is $2,387,655. (From the CEO’s Desk, Spring 2019
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The Mayor's Choice Winner goes to Vince Shaffer and Mark Liston's 1973 Ford F-150. Moqui Motor
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the show organizer, was able to raise a $1,300 donation from the show proceeds. Each year, funds are raised to benefit the local fire dept and EMTs. Past donations have gone to a recognition gala and accessories for emergency vehicles. Recruitment of active volunteers is the focus of this year’s efforts to help honor the first responders who give so much of themselves. “These are our dear neighbors, who look past all of the reasons not to do this important volunteer work. Instead, a very few in Escalante are answering this call of duty and continually re-
A few Moqui Motor Madness "Choice" Award Winners: Mayor's Choice:
1973 Ford F-150 - Mark Liston/Vince Shaffer
People's Choice; Garfield County Office of Tourism: 1951 Ford F-1 - Brent Betenson
Kid's Choice: 1967 Chev El Camino - John Meisenbach Kid's Choice; Ruris: 2014 Chev Camaro RS Kirsten Morrison
Rodder's Choice; People's Choice; Canyons Bed & Breakfast: 1965 Ford Cobra John Meisenbach Cruiser's Choice: 1969 Cadillac El Dorado Preston Alvey Go to www.moquimotormadness.com for the full list of 2019 winners spond to our needs. To make a difference in our community it starts with volunteerism and a change of mindset that we can all do a little so no one has to do a lot,” said Suzanne Catlett, co-founder of Ruris.
To get more information on how to volunteer in Escalante contact ruris.org@ gmail.com or see Fire Chief Don Porter. —Ruris
See Bright Red Kokanee Salmon in Utah this Fall Local Viewing Event on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fish Lake Lodge
SALT LAKE CITY - Autumn brings a lot of beautiful colors to Utah’s landscape, and driving to see the leaves change color is a popular activity for many locals. However, trees aren’t the only things that turn a brilliant shade of red in the fall — kokanee salmon do as well. In September, kokanee salmon — which are a shade of silver most of the year — change to a bright red prior to traveling up rivers and streams to spawn. Their red color makes the fish easy to spot in the waters where they lay their eggs.
To celebrate the annual spawn, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is holding free viewing events at several locations across Utah. Fish Lake This event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fish Lake Lodge on the west shore of Fish Lake, which is located about 40 miles southeast of Richfield. The viewing event will be held at the newly constructed boardwalk near the lodge, and participants will be able to see the fish as they swim up Twin Creeks, a tributary to Fish Lake.
“The new boardwalk will make it much easier to enjoy this awesome event,” Phil Tuttle, regional conservation outreach manager for the DWR, said. “This is a fun outdoor opportunity that the whole family can enjoy.” The Fish Lake Lodge is located at 2 N. State Route 25, Fish Lake. While the event is free, participants are asked to register for it on Eventbrite. For more information, call the DWR’s Cedar City office at 435-865-6100. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
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Utah Shakespeare Festival Offering Suicide Prevention Message to Every Public High School and College in the State UTAH - There is a play with a life-affirming message so powerful that the Utah Shakespeare Festival is offering it to every public high school and university in the state of Utah to help stem the tide of youth suicide. Every Brilliant Thing, by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, is an ingenious, heartfelt, highly theatrical one-person show wherein the narrator interacts directly with the audience. Audience members learn that when the narrator was a child, his or her mother suffered from depression and attempted suicide. The narrator decided to make a list of all the things that make life worth living to persuade her to live, starting with #1, “ice cream,” and continuing to one million. This inventive, beautifully rendered theatrical experience is unique in the way the audience becomes a support community for the narrator and gains rich insights
along the way about the things hiding in plain sight that make life worthwhile and wonderful. “I am proud of the effort undertaken by the Utah Shakespeare Festival to perform Every Brilliant Thing at each school within this great state,” said Lieutenant Governor Spencer J. Cox, who has discussed his own struggles with suicidal thoughts as a young man. “Many youth today do not have adequate support structures and demand our attention and the encouragement from efforts like this. I believe this production will save lives.” Through the support of the State of Utah, the Department of Heritage and Arts, the Utah Department of Arts and Museums, Rural Health Division of Southern Utah, Southern Utah University, the Ashton Family Foundation, and the Hemingway Foundation, there will be no charge to the schools or students.
Materials and information on how students can get help will be available after each performance. Two separate touring companies will crisscross the state from October 2019 to February 2020. They will present more than 150 school performances and 10 public performances, reaching over 75,000 students. “Taking two tours of Every Brilliant Thing around the state of Utah is a public service effort the Festival is proud of,” said Donn Jersey, director of development and communication. “The hope is this endeavor starts a conversation and removes the secrets that can cause suffering so healing can be a real possibility for those affected by depression and suicidal thoughts. We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors for making this dream a reality.” Utah has the highest rate of suicide for youth ten to twenty-four years old and
ranks fifth highest in suicide rates in the nation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many students in the state have been impacted by suicide in some way, and the state has undertaken a variety of measures to reverse this tragic trend. “This is some of the most important work we, as a theatre company, can do,” said Frank Mack, executive producer of the Festival. “While it’s not treatment, artistic experiences that so powerfully say ‘yes’ to life can have a profound impact. When we see someone else’s story, it can help us reflect on our circumstances in completely new and different ways. When young people see, in a marvelously creative and theatrical way, one million reasons to live, it will help shed light on what’s most positive. Live theatre can do this like nothing else.” —Utah Shakespeare Festival
PHS Sports Sidelines by Mack Oetting
The Bobcats had a great week, with a lot of wins all around. First off, the Lady Cats volleyball team had three wins. They took out Enterprise, Diamond Ranch and Piute. Enterprise was a surprise Tuesday night game, and the crowd was somewhat down. They started at 4:00,. However, both the Freshman and JV games went five games, and the match wasn’t over until 9 o’clock. Enterprise brought a lot of fans with them, and they put up a good fight. In the end, it was the Bobcats night, and they took them out in three games. Diamond Ranch wasn’t much in the way of competition, and it is a long
way down there for the game. Coach Jenson from Piute has a greatly improved team. In my humble opinion, the T-Birds are the best team the Cat s have faced. They pushed the Cats, scoring over 20 points in two of the games. The Cats have a new weapon and it is the serve. They are getting it in over 90% of the time, and it is really hard. I must say that the high school students are really behind the volleyball team this year. We sat next to them at the Piute game, and their cheering was really loud. They have a new thing that they do. Every time that Kiesa Miller kills the ball, they all fall down. They are having a lot of fun. The Freshman team went to Millard on Saturday to a tournament, and they were one of two 1A teams out of 16 that were there. They did not have a great tournament, but gained some needed experience. The Cats played Milford last night in what should have
been a real test. The Tigers are ranked 2nd in 1A to the Lady Cats. This Saturday, the Sophomore Tournament will be held here. Come on out and watch the future of PHS volleyball. The Baseball team also had success, beating both Diamond Ranch and Pinnacle. The win over Diamond Ranch was a real surprise, based on the fact that they lost to them by ten runs at their place. This puts the Cats back in the running for the State Tournament. They played Bryce Valley last night, a team that they have beaten twice this year. Piute will be here on the 18th. Come on out and cheer them on. The Cats got some really badly needed help from Sophomore, Kyler Bennett. Kyler is a pitcher, and that helps out big time. The Cross Country girl's team scored a perfect ten in the race that was held here last Thursday. Norris took first
place, and Freshman Adelaide Englestead came in second. This was followed by Lacey Marshall and Abbey Holman. This was Abbey’s first race this year, and she is going to give the team some badly needed points at state. Luke Reader took first in the boy’s race, but the team didn’t score much. This week, it is up to Piute for the weekly race this afternoon. The Cats have six more races before Region.
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"Step-Up in Tax Basis" – Why is That Important?
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by Jeffery J. McKenna "Cost basis" is a term unfamiliar to most. Estate planning lawyers and accountants use it a lot, but what does it mean? Cost basis is used to describe the original cost of an asset. It is used to determine the taxable gain on the sale of that asset. For instance, if you purchased a parcel of vacant real estate in 1970 for $50,000, your cost basis in the property is $50,000. If you sell the unimproved parcel of land for $150,000 (its fair market value), your taxable gain would be $100,000; the sale price less the cost basis ($150,000 - $50,000 = $100,000). You would therefore be subject to capital gain tax on $100,000. In situations where property is used for business purposes, the cost basis must be reduced by the depreciation taken against the property during the period of business use. When you give an asset away during life, the recipient of the gift assumes your original cost basis. For example, if a father gave his son the real estate we discussed above, the son's cost basis would also be $50,000. If the son likewise sold the property for $150,000, he, too, would have
a taxable gain of $100,000. Now, I am going to explain an often unexpected benefit in the tax code. If you leave an asset to someone upon your death, the recipient receives what is referred to as a step-up in basis. The stepup in basis is the fair market value of the asset on the date of the decedent's death (or on the date 6 months after death if the alternative valuation date is used). Using the previous example, if the father died and left the property to his son upon his death, the son would receive a step-up in basis in the property, which would be the $150,000 fair market value. If the son subsequently sold the property he inherited from his father for its fair market value of $150,000, the son would have no taxable gain. This is a great result! We can learn a lesson from this article. Many people give away assets to children during their life to avoid the delays and expenses of probate upon their death. In doing so, they lose advantage of the step-up in basis rule. A better alternative may be to create and fully fund a Living Trust during the parents' lifetime and leave the assets to children upon their death.
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I work for an airline reservations office and one day was describing the rules and regulations for a deep-discount airfare to a customer. I ended by saying the fare did not allow any checked baggage. “That’s okay,” she responded quickly. “Mine are striped.”
Now with a Panguitch Office at 46 North Main Street to serve clients in and around Garfield County. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 20 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 6281711 or jmckenna@barneymckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW.BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM. He would enjoy hearing from you.
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When my petite mother found her seat on the airplane, she was crushed between my 200-plus pound father and another large man. "I bet you wish you'd married a smaller man," my father said. My mother mumbled, "I did."
Smart Dog!
My mom has a lead foot, so I was not surprised when a state trooper pulled us over as we were driving through Georgia. Hoping to get off with a warning, Mom tried to appear shocked when he walked up to the car. "I have never been stopped like this before," shesaid to the officer. "What do they usually do, ma'am," he asked, "shoot the tires out?"
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When someone asks you, 'A penny for your thoughts, 'and you put your two cents in, what happens to the other penny?
PUNishment
I recently took a pole and found out 100% of the occupants were angry with me when their tent collapsed.
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O bituaries Roy Don Edwards 1953 - 2019
WEST HAVEN/LYMAN - It is with a broken heart that we have to say goodbye to our dad, father in law, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend Roy Don Edwards. He suddenly passed away on 9.10.2019 at Mckay Dee hospital in Ogden Utah. Roy Don was born on 8.21.1953 in Lyman Utah where he attended Wayne High school and graduated in 1971. He continued his education at Denver Automotive and Diesel College, Dixie College and Utah State. While in college at Dixie he met Julie Lynn and they were married 8.10.1979 in the Salt Lake Temple. Julie took amazing care of him for 32 years. In 1971 while enjoying his time in Lake Powell, he had a tragic diving accident breaking his neck which left him paralyzed from the neck down leaving him as a quadriplegic. He was told by doctors at that time that he would not live to see morning. He sure proved them wrong living 48 more years. They welcomed their only son Brandon on March 1982 and he was their best friend from the day he was born. For being a quadriplegic, he sure accomplished a ton. Becoming a father and grandpa, working on Hill Air Force Base as a Project Manager for 30 years, Cub Master and coaching his son Brandon and his friends in soccer. No matter how long it has been, those boys still remember Roy. Roy loved to hunt, fish, boat, guns, reloading bullets and camping. Even though he was not able to use his Diesel Mechanic degree to his advantage, he shared his knowledge with others. Roy and Brandon would always be working on something, Brandon doing the hands-on and Roy walking him through EVERYTHING! For the past 8 years, he has had the opportunity to live with his son, daughter in law and his 2 grandkids Kimber and Nixen. His grandkids LOVED their papa Roy and he will forever be their Papa. He is survived by his son, Brandon and Ashlie Edwards of West Haven, and their two kids, Kimber and Nixen; his siblings: Linda and Lee Myers of Billings, Montana; Cindy Ellett of Bicknell; Jeraldine and Wayne Grundy of Annabella; Stella Edwards of St. George; Bobby and Debbie Edwardes of Loa; Russell Edwards of Lyman. He is preceded in death by his parents, Don and Lucile Edwards; and a brother-in-law: Gary Ellett. He was a very caring, selfless, generous person. Roy, we are not sure how this day has come so abruptly but as you showed us we need to be strong and live on your legacy! We are going to miss the crap out of you and not sure how this void is going to be filled. WE LOVE YOU!! Graveside services will be held on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. in the Loa Cemetery. Friends may call for viewing at the Lindquist Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South in Roy, Utah on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 6 to 8 P.M.. Burial will be in the Loa Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. On line guestbook at: www.springerturner.com
September 19, 2019
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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Fall is in the air! It will be here next Monday. What a great summer it was! Last winter is what started off the year so well. With all of the snow, our lake was full for the first time in many years. I can’t remember when we ever had agriculture water all summer long. With no restrictions, the lawns around town really showed how a little water can green things up. It is good to see that the second season for tourists has started. It is good to see all of those "No Vacancy" signs up. It is great for the economy. Did you feel the shaking from that 3.2 earthquake? From the map on TV, it looked like the center of it was out at the Ruben and Susan Gallego ranch. They did get bounced around a bit. Our house is 120
years old and I know one of these days the big one is going to hit and hopefully we won’t be home. Branson Marshall, who graduated from Panguitch High School a year ago and was on the wrestling team, was involved in a motorcycle accident over in Cedar City. He is in intensive care down in St. George. The family is asking for your prayers for his fast recovery. Larry and Johnnie Lybbert are going on a construction mission down to Texas at the end of this month. They are both great volunteers, and the town will miss them. More than 36,000 of the 77,000 fires in the Amazon this year began this last month. Most of the damage is in northwestern Brazil. This is
not natural. More than 90% of these fires are set by loggers or ranchers seeking to clear the land. They are doing this with blessing of the government, and the fires are burning along at three football fields every minute. The Amazon is the home to three million species of plants and animals. The vast rain forest is the most biodiverse region on Earth. Some 400 billion trees absorb millions of tons of carbon dioxide every year. This is crucial to slowing climate change and emitting about 6% of the Earth’s oxygen. Over the last half century, one-fifth of the rain forest, 300,000 square miles; an area larger than Texas, has been deforested. Brazil’s President is a climate change denier and won’t be up
for election until 2023. After thousands protected the fires, the President sent 43,000 army troupes in to fight them Last month, our President has ended the Endangered Species Act, so that oil and coal companies will be able to go about their business without court fights over the animal’s habitat. This month, he is doing away with the clean water regulations that shielded many U.S. wetlands and streams from pollution. The regulations were opposed by developers who said it hurt economic development. (SLC tribune, 9-1319.) When will we ever learn... when will we ever learn? Mack O
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the spread of any dangerous contagious disease that comes down the pike. A fast flow of cars is what is needed, not a slow trickle. In other words they really need you to show up. In the field of emergency preparedness the mantra is always, “not if, but when.” There will be a form to fill out that you can do either online at www.centralutahpublichealth.com or when you show up at the site. There are a few questions on the form that will bring to light those situations where vaccination may not be recommended. Based on your answers and additional discussion with you, the nurse may request you see your usual medical provider instead. Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance companies will pay for these preventative shots. Otherwise it is a $25 fee. As usual bring all your medical insurance cards with you and a way to pay if needed. Discussion of this plan was the main focus of our LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) meeting this month. Additionally it was announced that in the not too distant future the Medical Surge Plan for Wayne County would be complete. I had mistakenly heard Medical Search Plan so while the presenter was discussing what knowledge and connections are needed to deal with potential disasters such as a bus crash, with many in need of medical attention, I was wondering where the search part came in. My misconception was eventually corrected. The Medical Surge Plan simply discusses protocol for how areas like ours with limited medical facilities and medical first responders can best respond when overwhelmed with injured people. This involves knowing what agencies to call, what hospitals are available, what aircraft can be utilized to fly people to the various locations where they
can best be helped, etc. An example was given of a recent incident in Elko, Nevada where a bus crash necessitated 35 people being transported by air to other facilities. Obviously there has to be a wellknown protocol for all this to happen in time to save lives.
As for the non-existent Medical Search Plan, I was envisioning medical personnel searching out those of us who are rather reclusive and tracking us down to give us our shots. Not so. If you really want to remain isolated you will probably succeed.
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such situations. Think of how easily Ebola spread in Africa, for lack of speedy communication and access to the population—not that a vaccine even existed at first. The Central Utah Public Health Department has to prepare for such potential threats and in conjunction with our Wayne County Clinic and medical first responders would be responsible to get our county population protected. In order to limit exposure to others who might be contagious, the plan requires that people come to this location in Bicknell in their cars and stay in their cars throughout the process. The September 25th vaccination event will again follow this protocol. Those responsible for public heath are hoping that a great many people will show up during this three-hour period, so that the personnel involved will be able to practice and refine an efficient process, not to mention helping protect you for this season. They want to be challenged; that is the best preparation for containing
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Rose - Brown Callie Ward, Utah State University Extension Assistant Professor, Garfield County
Five Tips to Savor the Moments that Count Couples and families often look for ways to find more time together and to make better use of that time. Most people struggle to find enough time in their day for everything. In fact, according to Dr. William Doherty, those that care about each other often feel starved for time together. Consider some of the following ideas to make every moment count with those you love. 1. Create a positive atmosphere. Set the tone for positive interactions and show him/her that they are a
priority by giving your loved ones your undivided attention when you say hello and good-bye. 2. Be here now. Life is full of distractions, especially with all the technology utilized by families today. Give the gift of yourself as you set limits on technology use and give each other your undivided attention and just enjoy being in the present moment together. 3. Take time to talk. Sharing thoughts, feelings, ideas, and desires with each other helps build relationships with others. Ask open-ended questions and then take turns listening and learning about the
other person. Connection can take place in conversations as simple as asking about one important thing that happened that day or sharing one thing they appreciate or admire about each other. Establish a time each day to check in with each other, such as at dinner or bedtime. 4. Make the moment memorable. Quality time can sometimes be found in very small increments of time. Take advantage of five minutes and make a memorable experience happen! For example, stop to watch the sunset, swing at the park on the way home from running errands, or make a silly face on each other’s pan-
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Need a Workout Buddy? The Benefits of Recruiting your Spouse Studies show when you have a consistent workout buddy, you’ll enjoy the actual exercise more and do it more often. In fact, researchers in the UK found individuals are more likely to meet a specific health-related goal when their spouse is doing the same thing. Emotional Connection Physical improvements are obviously important, but the emotional benefits that come from spending quality time with your spouse are equally as important. “We all know when you work out, your body releases endorphins – making you happier,” says Dr. Jared West, DO, a family practice physician with Intermountain Sevier Valley Clinic. “So when you add to that exercising, spending quality time with your spouse, and working toward a healthy goal together – it leads to a closer relationship and a happier marriage.” Up Your Accountability Recruiting any workout partner keeps you accountable for the amount of time you put in and even the amount of intensity you’re giving to the exercises. So, can you imagine how much more accountable you will be when you have someone who knows (most) of your daily schedule, eats (most) of your meals with you, and can see right through your “nottoday-I’m-tired” excuses? Friendly Competition Working out alongside your spouse can push you to do a bit more, and even get down-right competitive. But this is a good thing when you
consider the long-term improvements you’re making for your health and your spouse’s – allowing you to compete with each other for years to come! Easy on the Wallet A workout date is usually a lot less expensive than dinner and a movie. Your destination doesn’t even have to be the actual gym – it could be your local high school track, a hike in the mountains, a run through your town, or even in your own home using these medicine ball workouts for two. Start with Stretching Nothing ruins a good date like trip to the doctor. To avoid injuries, Dr. West recommends a good pre-workout stretch and then easing into your exercise routine, especially if it’s still new. “Start out by doing half of what you want to be doing to start with, and then slowly build on that foundation – this
cakes just for fun. Be silly and laugh together. Take a picture of the fun to make it even more memorable. 5. Make the everyday tasks count. Help each other with making dinner, folding laundry or cleaning up the yard. These opportunities may not be as exciting as a night on the town but they can give opportunities to connect with conversation and to lighten each other’s load. While there never seems to be enough time for everything, regardless of the amount of time couples and families find to spend together, utilizing these techniques can help you savor the moments that really matter. Writer- Naomi Brower, Utah State University Extension family and consumer sciences professor Adapted for Article- Callie Ward, Extension Assistant Professor, Garfield County
Hannah Rose Daughter of Klint Bangert and
Tanner Burton Brown Son of Dwight Brown and grandson of Allie and the late Steve Brown, are getting married on September 16, 2019. Please join us for an open house with family and friends, Saturday, September 21st, 2019, five o’clock to eight o’clock, Loa Civic Center, 80 West Center St., Loa, Utah
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David West Peterson
Dr. Jared West, DO will help to muscle strains or sprains,” he says. Take Turns It can be difficult at first finding an exercise method or routine that both of you like, so take turns being in charge of your workouts. Maybe one day it’s yoga, but the next it’s weights. Try different things together to find out what works for you and your new workout partner. This LiVe Well column represents collaboration between healthcare professionals from the medical staffs of our not-for-profit Intermountain Healthcare hospitals and The Insider.
ST.GEORGE - David West Peterson, 65, completed his race Friday, September 13, 2019, after over 22 years enduring Multiple Sclerosis. Despite this long battle, he always maintained his sense of humor and enjoyed teasing anyone who was around, especially if they teased back. David was born to Lerald Wayne and Mildred Dee (Strickland) Peterson, of Enterprise, on January 3, 1954, in Cedar City. He was the third of nine children. He grew up in Enterprise in a little home on Main Street, where he could see the ballgames being played across the street, or watch friends and neighbors “drag main. ” He loved telling stories of climbing the grain elevator at the east end of town, or of watching George Holt drive around town with a Christmas tree mounted on the top of his car. As a young man, he learned the value of hard work on his father's farm, clearing ditches of the sand that had blown into them and helping with the planting and harvesting While in high school, David competed for the Enterprise High Track & Field team where he won every single regional meet his junior and senior years. In 1972, he helped lead the team to its first ever 1A-2A Division State Championship and he was the individual state champion in the 1-mile event. Enterprise High School would later induct him into their Athletic Hall of Fame, as the first-ever State Champ in any sport. He also played high school baseball and was fond of telling the story of stealing home or catching a fly ball in the outfield and pegging the runner out at home plate. After high school, he completed an Associate's degree in Accounting from what was then the Utah Technical College at Provo (now UVU). His love of math served him well in the numerous positions he held for Zion's Bank throughout his career including teller, loan officer, and branch manager at the St. George, Washington City, Panguitch, and Cedar City branches. In the fall of 1976, he married Jillyn Ann Fischer, of Rancho Cucamonga, CA. They were later divorced. In the summer of 1981, he met his eternal companion, Sandra Spendlove, singing in a choir with her. After a whirlwind romance, they were married on November 7, 1981 in the St. George temple. They continued singing together for more than 25 years. He was the father of four children. He enjoyed sharing his love of the outdoors with his children. Summers weren't complete without a camping trip to Calf Creek, Kodachrome Basin, Cedar Mountain, or Pine Valley. On those camping trips, he always cooked a batch of dutch oven potatoes, a skill he taught his sons and a tradition that they are carrying on with their children. He was also a great example of service as he cleared snow for single sisters and widows and often helped stranded motorists. David was an active and devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with a profound love for his Savior. He served a mission for the church in what was then the California South Mission from 1973-75, and has since held numerous callings as a way to serve his fellow man. Most recently, he was a sealing witness in the St. George Temple and cherished the opportunity to serve there. David is survived by his wife, Sandra, of St. George; children, Jeremy (Molly) Peterson, of St. George; Rebekah (Doane) Mardis, of Moses Lake, WA; Jared (Kendra) Peterson, of Cedar City; and Nick (Erica) Peterson, of St. George along with 14 grandchildren: Jacob, Patrick, Dean, Paisley, Dylan, Crue, Kyri, Cooper, Berklee, Caitlyn, Alyson, Wyatt, Madison and Aubrielle; siblings Mike, Wayne, Joyce, Elizabeth, and Michelle. David is preceded in death by his parents, Lerald and Mildred, and by siblings, Brenda, Roger, and Vivian. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 20, 2019 at the Foremaster Ridge Chapel, 912 S. 1740 E. in St. George. Friends may call Thursday, September 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary and Friday, September 20, from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the Foremaster Ridge Chapel. There will be no interment as David has chosen to have his body donated to the University of Utah for medical research. The family wishes to acknowledge with grateful hearts the staff at Encompass Home Care and Hospice for their dedicated service to David these last several months, with special thanks to Suzanne and Tammy. He loved you both. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, (435) 6732454. Friends and family are invited to sign David's online guest book at www.spilsburymortuary. com.
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LegaL Notices NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE FROM: RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL TO: RESORT RECREATION WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INTENDED USE: 3 CABINS ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED BY: THOMAS ELLETT & TRACY ROBIN WAYNE A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD PRIOR TO THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON SEPT 25, 2019 @ 7 PM WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LEGAL DES: approx 1 acre located in Section 12 T29S R3E at 834 E Hatchery Rd Bicknell, UT 84715 Parcel: part of 02-0007-0655 / O-655 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 12 & 19, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE WAYNE COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT #1 A meeting of Wayne County Special Service District # 1 will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commission Room at the Wayne County Courthouse. The directors will discuss allocation of district money and preliminary budget. All interested citizens are invited to attend the meeting. For additional information, call the County Clerk's office at 435-836-1300. Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 19 & 26, 2019 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GARKANE ENERGY COOPERATIVE Lowering Impact Fees and Changes to the Late Payment Fee A public hearing is scheduled on September 30, 2019, in Garkane’s Hatch office at 1:00 P.M. The Hatch office is located at 468 N. Hwy 89, in Hatch, UT. Comments or questions may be submitted via email at neal.brown@garkane.com or you can mail your comments or questions to: Garkane Energy, Attn: Public Hearing, 1802 s. Hwy 89a, Kanab, UT 84741. All written, or emailed comments submitted by Friday, September 27, 2019 will be distributed to the Board of Directors for review. The purpose of the public hearing will be to discuss the proposed changes to the Impact Fees and Service Charges SC Tariff. The proposed changes will lower the impact fees charged for new commercial accounts. There will also be a proposed change to the late payment charge, which will move to a $10 flat fee or 1.5% whichever is greater. A copy of the full proposed draft will be available at www. garkaneenergy.com under “Your Co-op” in the rates section of the website. For any questions please email neal.brown@garkane.com or call 435-644-5026. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 12, 19 & 26, 2019 Garfield Commission Cont'd on page 1
from home. Commissioner Leland Pollock attended a meeting with Forest Service officials from Fish Lake and Dixie National Forests, Garfield and Piute County sheriffs, Utah Department of Ag officials, staff from Rep. Stewart’s office, and the regional director of grazing (Terry Diehl). The focus of the meeting was the request by a Fish Lake grazing permittee who wants to rest his two allotments and transfer access to Dixie NF for two years. The Fish Lake forest supervisor favors this; the Dixie supervisor opposes. Pollock is hoping enough pressure can be put to the Dixie supervisor to allow the idea to proceed. He said this rest and rotation method could prove a good model for forest management. Next, he described an irrigation issue in West Panguitch whereby the water flow through the pipe feeding water from Panguitch Lake is inadequate for the local watering demand. He asked Dist 73 Rep. Phil Lyman to request legislative funding to assist the West Panguitch water board with infrastructure improvement. Another legislative issue he is monitoring is a bill to meter secondary water. Pollock said “It’s not possible to do… We need to change that bill.” The bill’s sponsor has agreed to amend the legislation to exclude 5th and 6th class counties, which includes Garfield and Wayne Counties. Finally, he addressed the ongoing prescribed burns on the Bryce Canyon plateau saying the smoke is hurting people as well as local businesses. He said all three commissioners will be working with a probono attorney to map out areas on the plateau where the
Forest Service can’t do prescribed burns during visitation season. Public works, County Engineer Brian Bremner: He reported that Richfield BLM is moving forward with travel and transportation plans, which will include all BLM ground east of Capitol Reef to Glen Canyon Recreational Area. The agency wants to know if Garfield County wants to be a cooperating agency. Bremner said he hasn’t seen any response to the county’s request to have joint lead status since the county claims ownership of any road within that area of the county. He advocated securing joint lead status first. The county would need to designate representatives to attend BLM meetings and comment on plans. Commissioner Pollock directed Bremner to secure the cooperating agency status and immediately notify the commission of any planned road closures. The Commission approved requesting cooperating agency and joint lead status concurrently. On related public works topics, the Commissioners noted Cannonville’s Mayor Stock who obtained Community Impact Board funding for their medical clinic expansion and also the completion of chipsealing road projects in Henrieville and Panguitch. Public Hearing, Mammouth View Ranch Estates ATV traffic: A representative for Mammouth View Ranch Estates, Ellen Fisher, described the problem caused by newly installed gates which are forcing ATV traffic through their neighborhood. She said both the sheriff and the forest service are directing ATV traffic onto this newly created route. ATV Rally coordinator Joe Ormand told her he’d prefer to not use that route, but was instructed to
NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S SETTLEMENT PANGUITCH CITY COUNTY OF GARFIELD STATE OF UTAH Notice is hereby given that on or after the 30th day of September, 2019, final settlement will be made by Panguitch City, for and on account of the contract of said: Mel Clark, Inc. for the furnishing and installation of Improvements to the Panguitch Municipal Airport, Schedule 1 – Taxiway Turnaround, Safety Area Grading, and Electrical Adjustments, AIP Project No. 3-49-0025-012-2018 and any person, co-partnership, association or corporation who has an unpaid lien against said Mel Clark, Inc., for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provision, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or any of the subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of final settlement on said 30th day of September, 2019, file a verified statement in the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with Panguitch City. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such final statement will relieve said Owner from all and any liability for such claim. Panguitch City State of Utah Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 12 & 19, 2019 SURPLUS SALE PANGUITCH CITY Panguitch City is accepting sealed bids on the following items: • 1985 Dodge Pickup • 14 Social Hall doors - replaced after the 6/25/2018 fire. • 2 Score Clocks (90" Wide x 69" High) removed from the Social Hall • Misc Weed Trimmers - located at the Panguitch City yard. • Misc Doors - replaced from the City Office/Library when the building was purchased by Panguitch City. Bids will be accepted in the Panguitch City office until 5:00 PM, Friday September 27, 2019. Bids will be opened Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 6:45 PM in the commission chambers of the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah. The successful bidder will have 48 hours to complete the transaction. All Vehicles and equipment will be sold in "as is" condition, and all sales will be final. Purchases may be made with cash or check. Panguitch City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all offers. For additional information contact Panguitch City 435-676-8585 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 12 & 19, 2019
do so. Fisher said residents of Mammouth View weren't notified that a public hearing was scheduled regarding the road abandonment and route changes and didn’t recognize the description of the property in the public notice. She asked Commissioner Pollock why the county considered Mammouth View Ranch residents as less important than the property owner who was allowed to block ATV access across his property. Commissioner Pollock said the county has an easement on the roads in question and doesn’t want to restrict access to public land for the ATV community. A long discussion ensued over maps and routes, with Fisher again questioning routing decisions and why a Hatch family request for a road abandonment was more important than her request. Pollock told her the county looked at both roads for forest access and they “picked the best one.” “Property owners all over this state don't want them [ATVs] through their property, but they have to have access to public land.” Fisher said “The route that was closed wasn’t close to anyone's property, and the one chosen is close to ours.” In the end, Pollock agreed to review other roads or other routes if they’re available, so long as ATVs can access public land. In the meantime, Fisher asked if signage could be removed until the matter is resolved, but Pollock declined. Bremner offered to modify existing signage including a lower speed limit through the neighborhood, not to exceed 45mph. The residents asked for 10mph. Fisher and the other Mammouth View reps in attendance praised the ATV Rally organizers and participants saying they were very respectful. Fisher said the problem seems to be other outlying
groups and possibly the companies that rent equipment to them without adequate information or guidance on considerate use. People needing employment/employers needing people. Kaden Figgins introduced Amber Jackson, with Dept of Workforce Services in Garfield County. Jackson outlined some of the assistance her office provides including assisting local employers with social media marketing, subsidizing wages for on-the-job training, assisting individuals with funding to complete their schooling, and more. They also offer job seeker support, including working with outgoing prison inmates needing job search assistance. Garfield County’s unemployment rate in winter is the highest in the state at six percent. She said DWS is also affiliated with Rural Online Initiative (ROI), which assists individuals completing that program to be connected with potential employers. Her contact info is: Amber Jackson, 435-4145623. Another individual representing Southern Utah University (SUU) Business Resource Center described their program. Working as a “traveling business resource,” they service Iron, Beaver, and Garfield counties with basically anything a startup business needs. The services are funded by the state’s Economic Development initiative. That contact info is: https://www. suu.edu/business/brc/partners. html. Commissioner Tebbs noted an ongoing problem with the unemployment program in that it often forces people to look outside Garfield County for work; if they find it, they end up leaving the county. Jackson agreed, but said if people contacted her, she would help them find
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 Oct. 16, 2019 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)5387240 for additional information. CHANGE APPLICATIONS(S) 61-3198 (a45112): Miller Family Land Trust propose(s) using 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles South of Panguitch Lak) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3199 (a45113): William and Samantha Morris propose(s) using 0.0007 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (3.5 miles SW of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. 61-3200 (a45114): Paul Berry propose(s) using 0.0007 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (3.5 miles SW of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. 61-3152 (a45120): MV Water Co., a Utah non-profit corporation propose(s) using 0.0176 cfs OR 3.483 ac-ft. from groundwater (7 miles west of Hatch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 19 & 26, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE ANTIMONY TOWN LOCAL ELECTION CANCELED On September 5, 2019 Antimony Town Board Members adopted a resolution to cancel the November 2019 local election in accordance with State Law 20A-1-206 which states that "A municipal legislative body may cancel a local election if the number of municipal officer candidates, including any eligible write-in candidates for the at-large municipal offices, if any, does not exceed the number of open at-large municipal offices for which the candidates have filed." The two people who declared candidacy for Town Council are Incumbent Leon Twitchell and Kasey King. Their four year terms will begin on January 1, 2019. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY The Garfield County Board of Adjustment has rescheduled an appeal hearing. The original hearing was scheduled for Thursday, September 19th, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. and will now be held on Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. in the Garfield County Commission chambers, located at 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah, regarding: Inability to Obtain Building Permits. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
open jobs in Garfield County, or at least speak with employers regarding job development services. Surplus sales, Clerk Camille Moore: Of the surplused items that were advertised, no bids were received on a 2017 Dodge, a 12-passenger van, the ambulance, and a land parcel. The Commission authorized Moore to accept a minimum bid on these. Litigation Resolution Public Hearing. County Attorney Barry Huntington described the resolution to specifically address communication between county commissioners and litigants. He said it needs to be clear that once the county is involved in litigation, only the attorneys should be speaking to each other. This is standard practice, as any private comment can disrupt the litigation. There were no comments at the public hearing. The Commission approved the resolution. Business licenses: Clerk
Moore presented Hunters Hideout, Everett Evans and Kevin Glazier, and Toby Peterson, managed by Family Time Vacation Rentals; SRMSM Holdings, and Beehive Development Corp.—all short-term rentals in the Panguitch area. The Commission approved all the business licenses. Butch Cassidy Homesite Resolution. Huntington drafted a resolution to support Piute County in developing a state park monument. Commissioner Tebbs thought the monument was a valid acknowledgement of part of Utah history. The Commissioners approved the resolution that supports the nomination for a state park. Last item of business was a request for the Commission to replace Jeanne Henrie on the Five County Association of Governments Human Services Committee. The Commission will seek a replacement. —Insider
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Celebrating Sixteen Years of Art Inspired by Place
September 18–29, 2019
Check details on website for all events: www.escalantecanyonsartfestival.org
Open Studios Stained Antique Glass Studio & Historic Rock House Tour Saturday–Sunday, September 21–22, 10am–5pm Historic Rock House Studio, Main Canyon Road
All programming throughout the festival is free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.*
Plein Air Events Artists Meet Greet & All-Paint Saturday, September 21, 5–7pm Vagabond Inn Barn
Paint the Town Paint Out
Tuesday, September 24, 7am–5pm
Plein Air Judges Talk
Friday, September 27, 9–10am Escalante Community Center
Overflow Art Sales Tent
Friday–Saturday, September 27–28, 10am–6pm Escalante Community Center Lawn
Artists of the West Panel Discussion Saturday, September 28, 9–10am Escalante Community Center
Plein Air Award Ceremony & Reception
Saturday, September 28, 6–8pm Escalante Community Center Silent Auction closes: 6:30pm Awards Presentation begins: 7pm
Festival Finale Breakfast* Sunday, September 29, 9–11am Devil’s Garden Grill
Arts & Crafts Fair
Friday–Saturday, September 27–28, 10am–6pm, Festival Plaza & Festival Hall
Local & Vendor Goods & Services Silent Auction
Friday–Saturday, September 27–28, 10am– 6pm, with bidding closing at 3pm Saturday Festival Hall
Exhibits Driven to ART: Boulder Art Spaces
Tuesday, September 24, 10am–2pm Take a drive east to Boulder and visit locations where local and regional art is on display and/or for sale. Stops on the tour include: Anasazi State Park Museum Boulder Community Center Burr Trail Outpost Hell’s Backbone Grill Pole’s Place Gallery and Gift Shop Kive Koffeehouse
Plein Air Exhibit & Art Sale
Friday–Saturday, September 27–28, 10am–6pm Escalante Community Center
G.K. Reiser Private Studio
Wednesday, September 25, 10am–4pm 220 South 200 West
Serenidad Gallery
Wednesday, September 25, 10am–4pm 170 South 100 West
Sculptured Furniture/ Primitive Pottery Gallery
Saturday, September 28, 11am–noon 1540 W. Hwy. 12
Workshops Ward Jene Stroud*
Ready, Paint, Go! Wednesday–Friday, September 18–20, 9am–4pm *Registration required
Peggy Immel*
Plein Air with Peggy Immel: Developing a Roadmap for Success Wednesday–Thursday, September 18–19, 8am–4pm *Registration required
USU Art Truck and STEM Dome: Y of the STEM Friday–Saturday, September 27–28, 10am–5pm, Festival Plaza, Community Center Lawn
The Escalante Canyons Art Festival is a program of Envision Escalante, a non-profit 501c3 organization that seeks to be a catalyst for a vibrant, self-sustaining community by encouraging an appreciation of the arts, working towards preserving the local heritage, and fostering community pride.
Mulling Over Tales of Pigments Friday, September 27, 12:30–2pm Hands on Art Tent, Festival Plaza
Interagency Park Rangers
Dinosaur Crafts Friday, September 27, 3–4:30pm Hands on Art Tent, Festival Plaza
Portable Print Shop: Serious Woodcut Prints Wednesday, September 18, 9am–4pm Escalante Community Center Basement OR Thursday, September 19, 9am–4pm, *Registration required
Nancy Seiler*
Nature Journaling Through Close Observation Sunday–Tuesday, September 22–24, 10am–3pm *Registration required
Hands on Art Many of these programs require an RSVP due to limited space. Please check website for details.
Fundamentals of Decorating Gourds Saturday, September 28, noon–4pm Escalante Town Park Pavilion
“As Grand and Unusual Sights as the Heart Could Desire”: An Exploration of John Wesley Powell’s Photographers Friday, September 27, 3–4:30pm Escalante Interagency Visitor Center
Friday, September 27, 7pm Escalante High School Auditorium
Keven Peterson*
Heather Hansman
Drum and Rattle Making Friday–Saturday, September 27–28, 11am–2pm Festival Plaza, Community Center Lawn
Downriver: Into the Future of Water in the West Saturday, September 28, 11am–12:30pm Escalante Interagency Visitor Center
Lisa Hartman*
James M. Aton
Desert Glass Ornaments Saturday, September 28, 1–3pm Hands on Art Tent, Festival Plaza
Demonstrations Lewis Williams
Outdoor Still Life Painting (Nature Morte) Monday, September 23, 3–5pm Meet at Escalante Town Park Pavilion
Rae Ellen Lee
Printmaking Without a Press for Mixed Media Plein Air Wednesday, September 25, 1–2:30pm Escalante Community Center
Artists of the West Group Demonstration: Linda Dellandre, Graham Goff, Lonny Granston, Günther Haidenthaller, Lawrence Smith, Chi E Shenam Westin Wednesday, September 25, 4–6pm Escalante Heritage Center
The Crimson Cowboys: The Remarkable Odyssey of the 1931 Claflin-Emerson Expedition Saturday, September 28, 1–2:30pm Escalante Interagency Visitor Center
Jack Schmidt
The Future of the Colorado River Saturday, September 28, 3–4:30pm Escalante Interagency Visitor Center
Special Programs Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Friday, September 2o, 6–9pm Escalante High School Auditorium
Guided Hike: Tracks Across Time
Monday, September 23, 10am–1pm Thursday, September 26, 10am–1pm Meet on Escalante Interagency Visitor Center Patio. Caravan to the Twenty Mile Wash Dinosaur Track site.
Festival Community Open Jam Session Monday, September 23, 7–9pm, Vagabond Inn Barn
Escalante Historic District Walking Tours Thursday, September 26 and Saturday, September 28, 9am People’s Exchange
Poetry for Pie Reading
Friday–Saturday, September 27–28, 9am–6pm, Mimi’s Bakery & Deli Thursday, September 26, 3–5pm Kiva Koffeehouse
Sara Straw
Paint Party at the Pub Wednesday, September 25, 7–9:30pm 4th West Pub
James Swensen
keynote program Into the Canyon: The Film
Paint-Around
DeLee Grant*
Partners in Art: The Art of Bradley C. Spencer and Ruthanne Oliver Friday, September 27, 1–2:30pm Escalante Interagency Visitor Center
Margie Lopez Read*
Sketching Along the Escalante Sunday, September 22, 9am–2pm Meet at Escalante Interagency Visitor Center Parking Lot
Linocut Printmaking Tuesday, September 24, 7–9pm 4th West Pub
Paula McNeill
Animal Paintings on Rocks Saturday, September 28, 10am–noon Hands on Art Tent, Festival Plaza
Graham Goff*
Carol Bold*
Speaker Series
Nancy Lewis
Michael J. Keyes*
Featured Artists: Bradley C. Spencer & Ruthanne Oliver
Friday–Saturday, September 27–28, 10am–4pm, People’s Exchange
Lisa Bryant*
No Fear Oil Painting Wednesday–Thursday, September 18–19, 9am–5pm *Registration required
Friday–Saturday, September 27–28, 10am–6pm, Escalante Community Center
Quilt Exhibit
Fusion: Combining Text and Image Thursday, September 26, 10am–1pm Escalante Interagency Visitor Center Conference Room
Lyn Boyer*
Carol Johansen: Artist-in-Residence Exhibit & Monumental Mural Making
Friday–Saturday, September 27–28, 10am–6pm, Escalante Community Center
Diane Oberhansly*
Escalante Fire Department Breakfast
Saturday, September 28, 7–10am, Escalante Fire Station
Learn From My Mistakes Friday, September 27, 10am–noon Meet at Escalante Town Park Pavilion
Entertainment
Sue Tyler
All entertainment is performed on the Festival Stage on the north side of Festival Plaza.
Idea and Intuition: Landscape in Mixed Media Friday, September 27, 1–2:30pm Escalante Town Park Pavilion
Bo Earls
Flint Knapping Friday–Saturday, September 27–28, 2–3pm Escalante Interagency Visitor Center Patio
Friday, September 27 10:30am Patrice Webb noon EarthPicks 2pm The Fab Folk 4pm David & Tamara Hauze Saturday, September 289 10:30am Salt Gulch All Stars noon Mindy Dillard 2pm Matt Burke 4pm Jason Tyler Burton