The Wayne & Garfield County Insider September 19, 2024
CRNP Seeks Volunteers to Assist with Sky Quality Monitoring
CAPITOL REEF NP -
South-central Utah is a hotspot for pristine night skies and beautiful stargazing. Wayne County is lucky enough to have two internationally recognized dark sky places: Capitol Reef National Park and the town of Torrey. The requirements for designation are stringent; in parks, the milky way must be visible with the naked eye on a typical night. In dark sky communities, a lighting policy must be written, and all publicly owned lighting must be retrofitted within five years. In both dark sky parks and dark sky communities, sky quality monitoring must be conducted yearly to measure and mitigate negative changes. Every fall, Capitol Reef and Torrey Dark Skies visit several points around the park
(From L to R) Roger Kaspar, Scott Poulson, and Dr. Rick Jellen stand amongst quinoa plants at the 2023 Quinoa Harvest & Andean Festival. The Festival is now celebrating its fourth year. The upcoming day-long event will take place Saturday, September 21, in and around Panguitch, Utah.
PANGUITCH - The Quinoa Harvest & Andean Festival is now celebrating its fourth year. The upcoming day-long event will take place Saturday, September
On Thursday, August 29, at 1 p.m., Wayne Company, Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) held its annual Fall Jubilee, a “kick-off” celebration to begin the DUP year.
TORREY - On Thursday, August 29, at 1 p.m., Wayne Company, Daughters of Utah Pioneers held its annual Fall Jubilee, a “kick-off” celebration to begin the DUP year. Members and guests totaling almost one-hundred (doubling expected turnout) gathered at the beautiful and luxurious Cougar Ridge reception area, surrounded by picturesque Torrey views and
desert landscapes. Music, including Celtic tunes, filled the air as Scott Smith and Mary Bedingfieldsmith shared their exceptional talents with voice, guitar, violin and flute. Tables were brightly decorated with various fresh floral arrangements provided by Camp members.
Attendees were wel-
21, in and around Panguitch.
Festivities start at 8 a.m., where participants will meet in the lobby of the Two Sunsets Hotel for
CCAW Launches Free Pet Food
Pantry
TORREY - Color Country Animal Welfare (CCAW) has launched a free pet food pantry, located at their facility on Highway 24. The pantry is designed to provide dog and cat food to community members in need, ensuring that pets receive the nourishment they deserve.
Opened in August, the pantry reflects Color Country’s commitment to supporting both animals and their owners. Many families face financial hardships, and pets are often affected during tough times. This initiative aims to ease that burden, ensuring every pet in the community can
a light breakfast (pastries by Becky Henrie) followed by carpooling to Casto Canyon for a short hike with llamas (photo opportunities abound) and a concert by
Los Hermanos de Los Andes. These concerts in the canyon have been magical,
Sept. 9, 2024 Garfield County Commission
GARFIELD CO.The Garfield County Commissioners approved Resolution 2024-4 supporting Utah’s lawsuit to transfer 18.5 million acres of public land to the state. The land in question is currently managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). According to Commissioner Leland Pollock, the lawsuit will need to be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. It is unknown at this time if the Court will take the case, but Pollock said it will be fast-tracked if they do. He said these public lands are not part of national forest, national park or GSENM land. In their Board reports, Commissioners made note of the following:
• Bryce Canyon City hosted the Outdoor Rec Summit of 200-300 attendees. • 1200 riders partici-
PANGUITCH - Panguitch played host to the Utah Horseshoe Pitching 103rd State Championships from September 5th7th. Panguitch locals Benj Rains and David Fischer, as well as Panguitch City,
worked tirelessly to get the courts ready to host. Panguitch City employee Rick Miller was invited to throw the ceremonial first pitch to start off the tournament. All in all, the tournament hosted forty-six total participants from across the state of Utah, traveling from as far as Layton, Grantsville, Salem, and Utah County. The Panguitch tour-
Tournament participants compete at the Panguitch City Horseshoe Pits for the Utah Horseshoe Pitching 103rd State Championships from Sept. 5 - 7.
Jaynie Connor
Fall Jubilee Cont'd on A6
David Lee, Utah’s First Poet Laureate, to Read from His Latest Book of Poetry at Robbers Roost in Torrey, Sept. 25
On Wednesday, September 25, at 7:00 p.m., David Lee (above), Utah’s first poet laureate, will be reading from his latest book of poetry: Rusty Barbed Wire: Selected Poems (inset)
TORREY - On Wednesday, September 25, at 7:00 p.m., David Lee, Utah’s first poet laureate, will be reading from his latest book of poetry. Rusty Barbed Wire: Selected Poems brings raw power and radical beauty to the community of readers. Lee’s work is full of soul-crushing tragedy, lyrical celebration, high comedy, and storytelling ebullience. He says, “I want to get back to the original traditions of what poetry and art are—storytelling.” Hearing Lee read his poems is an experience that you won’t want to miss.
Of poetry, he says, “Poetry is a spiral to the heart of the reader from the heart of the poet. It
flows not just from the poet to the reader, but from poet to poem, poem to poet, and line to line. Then from the poem to the reader, beyond the poet.” Lee says that if listeners have a poem or poems he has written that they would like to hear, he loves requests, as then no one can take offense if they don’t like the poem, since it won’t be his fault, and he can disavow the choice.
Lee is a major figure in American letters: the author of fifteen books of poetry; a celebrated teacher; a legendary reader in classrooms, bookstores, and taverns; the recipient of numerous awards; and the first poet laureate of Utah. In 2001, he was a finalist for United States Poet Laureate. His volumes of
poetry include The Porcine Canticles, A Legacy of Shadows, So Quietly the Earth Last Call, and Mine Tailings. He says, “For me, poetry is the most serious thing in the world—it’s my own form of religion—but I just don’t believe in a God who frowns.”
A former seminary student, semi-pro baseball player, and hog farmer, he holds a PhD in English with a concentration in John Milton. For over three decades, he taught at Southern Utah University, where he received every teaching award given by the university, including being named Professor of the Year on three occasions. He says, “Art does not imitate life. Life imitates art. Art sets the model,
and if we accept the model, then we change our lives to fit that. What I’m trying to do is create a blueprint for a pattern of dignity.” Retired, Lee is in intense training to achieve his goal of becoming a World Class Piddler.
Lee’s reading will take place at Robbers Roost, 185 West Main Street in Torrey. To attend this event—note that it is on Wednesday night September 25, not a normal Saturday night—go to www. entradainstitute.org, click on “Attend an Event,” select this event, and “Register.” Events are also livestreamed at Entrada Institute on Facebook, and no reservation is needed to attend the event online. —Entrada Institute
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Tournament: Panguitch locals Benj Rains and David Fischer, as well as Panguitch City, worked tirelessly to get the courts ready to host. Panguitch City employee Rick Miller was invited to throw the ceremonial first pitch to start off the tournament.
nament started out Thursday afternoon with the Doubles Tournament for Classes A, B, C, as well as Junior Doubles Class A, which was held in Cedar City. Friday and Saturday held the Singles Tournament for Elders Classes A, B, C, and D, Women's Classes A and B, Men’s Classes A, B, and C, and
Junior Girls Class A, Junior Boys Class A, Cadet Boys Class A, and Cadet Girls Class A. There was a banquet held Friday night at the Garfield County Fair Building to induct two new members into the Utah Horseshoe Pitchers Hall of Fame, and dinner was provided by The Cowboy’s Smokehouse. The 2024 inductees were Seth Ohms of Cedar City and Vance
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Who is Davina Smith?
Davina Smith wants to represent us in Utah House District 69.
Her driving force may be summarized as she expresses on her website:
“When I was raising my four kids, I also told them to follow their passions and seek their own opportunities. I hope that one day they want to return to our native land, but I can’t ignore the fact that rural Utah is losing our best, our brightest, and most promising children.”
Davina recognizes that her children and yours need a good education, adequate housing, and job
opportunities. Indeed, if our communities are to sustain a future beyond tourism and beautiful retirement and second homes, we need to work together now to achieve this. These are her top priorities.
I hope you’ll join me in voting for Davina Smith. We need an active, engaged, hardworking champion for all of rural Utah in our state legislature. You can read more about Davina at davinaforUT.com.
Peg Smith Boulder, District 69
Bodily of Taylorsville. Ohms was recognized for his outstanding dedication to serving the youth and promoting the sport globally. He started the High School League and has led the Canyon View High School team to victory for seven consecutive years. Ohms has devoted numerous hours to nurturing the sport of horseshoes and instructing children on pitching techniques. Vance Bodily passed away in 2015, and his award was accepted by his family. Bodily was a three time winner of the Elders Class A Championship and a devoted participant to the sport.
Tournament Champions were: Elder Class A, Benj Rains, 11-1; Womens Class A, Jen Bunker, 111; Mens Class A, Steven Gibson, 11-1; Junior Boys, Coulson Ohms, 5-1; Junior Girls, Adi Ohms, 4-2; Cadet Boys, Jacob Barney, 6-0; Cadet Girls, Alexa Shumway, 3-3.
Tournament
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Jaynie Connor
Panguitch played host to the Utah Horseshoe Pitching 103rd State Championships from September 5th - 7th. The competition took place at the Panguitch City Horseshoe Pits.
Wills, Trusts, and More
Some
Trust Disputes Cost More Than Probate
Many people use trusts to achieve specific estate planning goals. Such trusts are designed to save money by avoiding probate fees and delays, and by deferring or reducing estate taxes.
For example, a revocable "living trust" can avoid the cost and delays associated with probate. A will or living trust may also create a separate trust when one spouse dies, in order to shield up a significant portion of the estate from later estate taxes. Such trusts are designed to save money by avoiding probate fees and delays, and by deferring or reducing estate taxes.
But if there are disputes about the management of the trust, litigation can be very expensive.
Trust litigation may also take longer than probate to uncover mismanagement or theft, thus reducing the odds of recovering lost property.
Normally, a trustee (the person administering the trust) is not subject to court supervision. However, a trustee or beneficiary may initiate a court action. The court can compel the trustee to account for the
by Jeffery J. McKenna
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trust's assets and income, or to change investment and distribution policies to conform to the trust's instructions. In some circumstances, a court can replace the trustee, dissolve the trust, or make other changes to resolve problems.
Trust disputes can have different causes. A trustee may decide to pay himself a high fee, or may distribute trust property in a way that conflicts with the trust instructions. A beneficiary may want more money distributed, or may object that the trustee's investment strategy is too risky (or too conservative). Or a trustee may conceal information, so beneficiaries worry about possible mismanagement or theft.
There are many problems that can arise from trust administration. Adult children are often concerned about the management of a "living trust" by a step-parent after a parent has died. The children are concerned, yet they are uncomfortable insisting that the step-parent provide information, especially if the
step-parent is entitled to all income during his or her lifetime. The result may be resentment, alienation, and a loss of family harmony.
Many problems can be avoided by making sure all family members understand their rights and receive adequate information about the trust's management. Ideally, information should be shared before either parent dies.
If the beneficiaries are well-informed, they can more easily express any concerns about the trust's administration to the trustee, who can then act quickly to address those concerns properly without the need for lawsuits.
There are ways to set up trusts and trustee provisions to minimize future problems and conflicts, and to prevent family disharmony. Much can be done to set up estate plans to ensure that trust assets will be managed wisely and fairly. An experienced estate planning attorney can suggest innovative solutions to seemingly insurmountable problems.
country roads
by Lynn Griffin
Empire State Building
Two men are drinking in a bar at the top of the Empire State Building. One turns to the other and says, "You know, last week I discovered that if you jump from the top of this building, by the time you fall to the tenth floor, the winds around the building are so intense that they carry you around the building and back into the window."
The bartender just shakes his head in disapproval while wiping the bar.
The second man says, "What are you a nut? There is no way that could happen."
First man: "No, it’s true. Let me prove it to you."
So, he gets up from the bar, jumps over the balcony, and careens to the street below. When he passes the tenth floor, the high wind whips him around the building and back into the tenth-floor window, and he takes the elevator back up to the bar.
The second man tells him, "You know, I saw that with my own eyes, but that must have been a one time fluke."
First man: "No, I’ll prove it again," and again he jumps and hurtles toward the street where the tenth-floor wind gently carries him around the building and into the window. Once upstairs, he urges his fellow drinker to try it.
Second man: "Well, what the hell. It works; I’ll try it." He jumps over the balcony, plunges downward, passes the eleventh, tenth, ninth, eighth floors... and hits the sidewalk with a "splat."
Back upstairs, the bartender turns to the other drinker: "You know, Superman, you’re a real jerk when you’re drunk."
THEME: Greeks and Romans ACROSS
1. Fountain order
5. Christian minister, abbr.
8. Betelgeuse or Deneb
12. Isaac's firstborn
13. Senegal's neighbor
14. Nobody (2 words)
15. Bangladeshi currency
16. Chopin's creation, e.g.
17. Like thick smoke
18. *Greek goddess in 1995 Woody Allen movie title
20. *Mars, to the Greeks
21. Ooze out
22. Edible tuber
23. *Poet of "Aeneid" fame
26. *"Pair of writing tablets"
30. Outrage
31. A small part
34. European currency
35. Jousting pole
37. B & B
38. Sunni religion
39. Et alibi, abbr.
40. Newspaper VIP
42. First woman, Biblically-speaking
43. Return of disease
45. Washer, during a certain cycle
47. Last month
48. Belittle
50. Taro plant
52. *Athenian Acropolis tourist attraction
56. Anticipate
57. Black-and-white cookie
58. Small European freshwater fish
59. *#18 Across, to Romans
Big cat sound
Future atty.'s exam
Work units
Tight one, in foot-
Grocery Store
While leaving a grocery store, a customer dropped a bag of flour. A scout ran to pick it up. “Don’t bother, young man,” said the customer. “It’s self-rising.”
Sunrise direction
Facebook owner
Quickly, acr.
Hundred thousand, in India
Sahara's Berber
R in R.E.M.
Wash out with solvent
Workbench holding device
*Plato's famous teacher
Ripped
Black tropical cuckoo
*Not black-figure, but ____-figure
Spacecraft's
Obituaries
Tom Winkel
TORREY - Thomas Ray “Tom” Winkel, 87, passed away September 8, 2024, in Centerfield. He was born on October 2, 1936, in Salt Lake City to Thys and Reba Zoe Peterson Winkel. He married Lanell West on June 8, 1968, in the Oakland, California Temple. She preceded him in death on October 18, 2014.
FYI PanguItch
by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com
Tom will be remembered for being a loving husband, father and grandfather. His family was very important to him. He worked for the American Red Cross for many years, becoming a director for two chapters in California. He was an avid camper and canoer, mostly in the terrain of Utah. He was a musician playing multiple instruments, mostly piano, organ and percussion. He was well known for his hand-bell choir.
An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Tom also organized and participated in musical events in the church.
Tom is survived by his children: Tanya Renee Winkel, Thomas John Winkel, Thys Hendrik Winkel, all of Torrey; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Also preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Peter Daniels; brother, Val (Carolyn) Winkel; and a nephew, Curtis Winkel.
Graveside services were on Friday, September 13, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the Manti City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
I think winter has skipped fall; it was so windy that Pat and I called off our daily walk. The temperatures in St. George have dropped down into the eighties. But we had a really great summer, with beautiful weather and monsoonal rains that really greened up the lawns. I think I only have to mow one more time for the season. It was supposed to rain on Monday, but now the rain has been moved to Thursday, if at all, so count your blessings one by one.
We got the debate out of the way, and Vice President Harris won in most of the polls and raised forty-eight million dollars in twenty-four hours. The ex-president had cancelled his visit to Utah, but after the debate, he changed his mind. He knows that the GOP in Utah only votes for their party, no matter how bad their candidate is, so why bother coming at all? He was here on Saturday, up in Salt Lake City (SLC), but his time and place was kept a secret and known only to the rich donors. He was only here for two hours, but he raised five million dollars for his effort. With September almost already gone, we have a couple of events down at the Triple C Arena. On the
21st, it will be the High School Rodeo, and from the 20th to 22nd, it will be the SWBRA Barrel Racing events. It looks like the second season is on, and there are a whole lot of cars and boats on the road. It is good to see the "No Vacancy" signs and the people waiting outside of restaurants. It only lasts six weeks, so enjoy it while you can.
The tackle football teams had a home game here last Saturday, and the 4th - 6th graders won their first game against Milford, 28 to 0. The 7th and 8th graders lost by a few points. It was a popular event, and fans lined both sides of the street to watch. Milford plays football as a high school team in 2A, so beating them is a plus. The kids are learning a new sport and having fun doing it, win or lose. There was another home game last night; I hope that you came out to see it.
In the sports world, golf and tennis has wrapped up for a few months. The FedEx Cup had a winner’s purse of twenty-five million dollars, and the U.S. Open
tennis matches finished with a winner’s purse at three million. The NFL season is underway, with early upsets. It is a long season, and things will even out with all of the injuries. The WNBA season is coming to an end, and they have had their greatest season yet. This is mostly due to last year’s college MVP, Caitlin Clark. Her team, the Indiana Fever, played in their home games with 630,000 fans in attendance for the season. Before her, the highest attendance had been 480,000, for any team. She has set the record for assists in the league and is the highest scoring rookie ever. People are coming out to see her and are enjoying the games and coming back.
My favorite game is the NBA, and it will be starting in October. Baseball is still drawing big crowds, and it is still fun to watch how the season plays out. Aaron Judge, with the Yankees, has fifty-two homers, and Shohei Ohtani, with the Dodgers, has hit forty-seven home runs and has stolen forty-eight bases.
It still has two months to go, and we may see some new records. If you have any high interest rate bills, I do some of my banking with Wells Fargo Bank, and they have a loan that is interest free for fifteen months. Up front, they have a 5% fee for handling the loan, which is $500 dollars on a $10,000 loan. I am paying off my car loan with the money and saving thousands in interest.
Gas is still going down, with many of the stations up north in the SLC area below the $3.00 mark. The lowest in southern Utah is of course Costco at $3.33 for 87 octane. President Biden is putting a 100% tariff on electric cars from China, which are currently selling for $9,000 dollars. If you have anything that you want in my article, you can e-mail me at mackoetting@gmail.com. Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.
—Søren Kierkegaard
Mack O.
Bureau of Land Management to Conduct Aerial Herbicide Applications in Northeastern Utah
VERNAL - The BLM Green River District Fire & Fuels Program will be conducting aerial herbicide treatments starting around Sept. 15 through Sept. 30, weather permitting. The treatment area includes approximately 4,521 acres in Uintah County in the Blue Mountain Area, north of Highway 40 and just west of the Utah-Colorado border. The treatment will be conducted in the following
areas: Public lands in the Stuntz Ridge area on the higher elevations of Blue Mountain,
• Public lands in the Davis Springs area on the lower elevations of Blue Mountain, and
• Public lands in the Bourdette Draw area. Invasive grasses are a significant contributor to wildfires in the west. BLM’s goal of the aerial herbicide (Plateau) treat-
ments is to prevent the establishment and spread of invasive annual grasses in order to restore native bunchgrass and shrub species within sagebrush restoration project areas and recently burned areas. Questions about fuels reductions projects should be directed to the Fuels Program Manager Hank Barela at 435-781-2741 or hbarela@blm.gov.
Garfield Commission: Approval
—Bureau of Land Management
of Resolution 2024-4 supporting Utah’s lawsuit to transfer 18.5 million acres of public land to the state, Board reports, "concerns" with the Environmental Impact Statement of GSENM’s Resource Management Plan, and funding for school club activities discussed.
Garfield Commission Cont'd from A1
pated in Panguitch’s first mountain bike race on their new, six-mile roundtrip course.
• The Congressional Staff Briefing Tour, hosted at Ruby’s Inn in August, familiarizes Washington staffers and others with Utah and its public lands issues. Commissioner Jerry Taylor said, “I believe it’s making a difference…We can now go into their offices and talk about PILT and SRS (funding).”
Calf Creek renovations, promised to be completed by Labor Day, are a month behind schedule. Commissioners said this illustrates better communication needed with BLM projects and schedules.
• Community Impact Board (CIB) awarded funding for the Kazan Clinic in Escalante and $2M to Wayne County for emergency services. The County will be submitting an appropriations request to SITLA to enable completion of the Promise Rock transfer to state parks.
• Bryce Canyon National Park is working with the county to open an eighteen-mile equestrian trail, portions of which will include access for backcountry riders into the Park.
Commissioner Pollock noted “serious concerns” with the Environmental Impact Statement of GSENM’s Resource Management Plan. Alternative E identifies four pastures— current grazing allotments used by Garfield County ranchers—that may have their acreage cut. That, and “a couple other things the public won’t like” means the Commission will be pushing back on Alternative E, as written, moving forward.
Bryce Valley High School baseball team had requested some funding to help cover three nights of hotel accommodations during the upcoming baseball tournament. This request elicited a longer discussion about handling such requests equitably among the schools, particularly for sporting events. Commission David Tebbs said they should be careful opening the door to contributions, given the number of schools
involved and the number and variety of sporting activities for both girls and boys requiring overnight stays. He thought it might be preferable to allocate some dollar number/ school—say $1000—and let each school’s booster club allocate that. Clerk/ Auditor Camille Moore said currently $19K has been awarded to students and schools this year for various causes. All agreed to revisit a per/school booster club allocation at budget time. For now, the Commission approved $500 each for Bryce Valley and Panguitch baseball teams to attend the state tournament The Commission went into executive session to discuss personnel. The Garfield County Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month starting at 10 a.m. All meetings are held in the County Courthouse in Panguitch. There is no set up for electronic participation, but all meeting recordings are uploaded to the Utah Public Meetings Notice board, https://www.utah. gov/pmn/.
News from Wayne County "Missing" Wayne County Half-Track
by Adus F. Dorsey II
A historic half-track military vehicle that disappeared nearly two months ago from the Dixie National Forest, in an area managed by the Fishlake National Forest, has been recovered.
WAYNE CO. - A beloved Wayne County historical artifact was reported as missing at the end of June. Even though there are only a handful of Wayne County loggers that have any recollection of it, and maybe only a dozen people or more who actually knew where it was, the World War II relic reached legendary status in local newspapers and U.S. Forest Service publications in recent months. For decades, the repurposed M3A1 Scout Car / logging truck enjoyed what it thought was its final resting place in a peaceful grassy spot alongside the road on Boulder Mountain. So peaceful was the Boulder Mountain spot that trees began to sprout and bushes began to grow where its original owner, Alvin Brinkerhoff, once sat behind the wheel.
As anyone that lives in Wayne County knows, and appreciates, logging has been taking place in the mountains above Wayne County since 1872. Wayne County’s earliest settlers knew the importance of the timber that was abundant in the Thousand Lake and the Boulder Mountain ranges. In 1937, the lumber business took a turn to “prop hauling.” The Engelmann Spruce on the Boulder Mountain had been infested with the spruce beetle, killing them. This dry timber was the preferred type for the coal mine companies located in Carbon and Emery counties and was used as “props” in the mines. This was a lucrative business, and it brought thousands of dollars into the county.
Life in Wayne County in the 1940s and 50s was about what anyone would expect it would be. The people were poor, but relatively happy. Mountain timber was plentiful, and as soon as a kid could sit atop a pillow behind a steering wheel or had the innate ability to sharpen a chainsaw, they found themselves in logging camps. To be snatched out of bed at 4 a.m. and taken to the logging camp was a
sacred rite of passage. So sacred was the event that it is still talked about today in garages and sheds, where the smell of oil and grease lingers, and in places where only old men dare go, far out of ear shot of women and young children.
As the story goes, Alvin brought the half-track military remnant of a vehicle to Wayne County in the infant days of the 1950s, and he, eventually, sold it to Bliss Brinkerhoff for logging purposes.
The M3A1 Scout Car was an armored car in U.S. service during World War II. It was also known as the White Scout Car, after its manufacturer, the White Motor Company. It was used in various roles, including patrol, scouting, command vehicle, ambulance and gun tractor.
The M3 and M3A1 first saw combat during the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in 1941. It was used by the cavalry units of the U.S. Army in the North African Campaign and the invasion of Sicily. It served traditional cavalry roles, such as scouting and screening. It also served as an armored command vehicle. By mid-1943, the drawbacks of the design— its open top, poor off-road mobility, and poor armament—were evident. During 1943, most U.S. Army units replaced the M3A1 with enclosed armored vehicles. A small number of M3A1s were retained and employed in the Normandy invasion.
The historic half-track military vehicle went missing on June 21 or 22, 2024, after someone (probably more than one person) illegally removed it from its resting place on Boulder Mountain. Authorities said that a truck and trailer were used to haul it out of the forest.
When it went missing, authorities say, a concerned citizen reported seeing it carted off by a white Dodge Ram 2500 HeavyDuty pickup truck with gold trim. For the historic vehicle, the driver used a PJ-brand gooseneck trailer. With the help of other concerned citizens, police tracked the truck to Glen-
Forestry, Fire and State Lands Opens New Wildland Fire Cache
RICHFIELD - The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands and their federal interagency partners opened a new wildland fire cache on Thursday, Sept. 12, in Richfield. The cache will logistically support the interagency wildland firefighting efforts across central Utah.
“What we have built here is an interagency fire cache to meet the needs of the state of Utah and the counties in the area, as well as the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park
Volunteers
dale on Highway 89, and then to Coral Pink Sand Dunes in southern Utah. Although the concerned citizen was unable to photograph the license plate, police believe it has ties to Colorado City, Arizona, which borders Utah.
It is said that the Forest Service was in the process of getting the site added to the National Register of Historic Places, partially because of the vehicle’s history. It was currently going through the U.S. Forest Service’s “archaeological process,” and the site was determined to be eligible for the register.
Rumors and speculation about the whereabouts of the now famous missing military half-track ran rampant in Rabbit Valley. Posters and flyers littered bulletin boards from Green River to Fredonia, seeking any available information. Sad as it is, anyone driving a Heavy-Duty Dodge Ram 2500 had a price on their head and was looked at with sneaking suspicion. Worse yet is the sorry soul that miscalculated the misguided implications of their actions on Boulder Mountain on Friday or Saturday June 21 or 22, 2024, when the contents of their cooler, and their inhibitions, were at a low point.
Editor's Note: Thanks to a public outreach campaign, the half-track has now been returned. In a recent press release from Fishlake National Forest, Fishlake Forest Supervisor Mike Elson said, “I want to express my sincere appreciation for the public showing so much interest and support in recovering this historic treasure. The information provided by the public was critical in the recovery of the half-track. I also appreciate the outstanding support from law enforcement agencies.”
According to the release, "The individual [who took the vehicle] claimed he thought that it was considered abandoned property, intending to restore it,” said Forest Service Special Agent Edwin Outlaw.
The Forest Service plans to return the vehicle to its original location on Boulder Mountain.
Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. All these agencies are now partners in this cache and the services it will provide to central Utah,” said Fred Johnson, Central Area Fire Management Officer (FMO) for the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands.
The new fire cache was built with help from the state legislature, which worked to secure $3 million in funding for the new building. The cache will be the central location for wildland firefighting equipment that will be available to firefighters from local,
state, and federal agencies assigned to a fire in the central part of the state.
Thursday's, Sept. 12, ribbon cutting marked the official opening of the new building. In true firefighting fashion, a group of area firefighters burned the ribbon.
The new building will also provide storage space for other DNR agencies, supporting their missions and objectives in central Utah.
—Utah Department of Natural Resources | Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Wanted: This year, Capitol Reef National Park would like to invite you to take part in maintaining the park’s night skies. In honor of both National Public Lands Day, the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event, and Capitol Reef’s annual Heritage Starfest, we are seeking volunteers to assist with sky quality monitoring on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
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and around town, respectively, to take these measurements.
This year, Capitol Reef National Park would like to invite you to take part in maintaining the park’s night skies. In honor of both National Public Lands Day, the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event, and Capitol Reef’s annual Heritage Starfest, we are seeking volunteers to assist with sky quality monitoring on Saturday, September 28,
Fall Jubilee:
2024. The park has several designated locations for sky quality monitoring, including locations in both the Cathedral Valley and Waterpocket backcountry districts of the park and the Fruita front country district of the park.
Volunteers will pick up their sky quality monitoring device and receive training on its usage on Friday, September 27, during Capitol Reef National Park visitor center open hours—8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. They will conduct monitoring at the desig-
nated locations at approximately 8:45 p.m. (astronomical twilight) on Saturday, September 28. Volunteers will return their collected data and devices during Capitol Reef National Park visitor center open hours—8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.—on Sunday, September 29. Interested volunteers should email care_volunteer@nps.gov or call (435) 425 - 4111 to express interest and for more information.
—Capitol Reef National Park
The Jubilee concluded with an expression of appreciation, once again, to everyone for their hard work and dedication to an organization that creates opportunities for lasting friendships and fulfilling experiences, as it honors and commemorates Utah pioneers.
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comed by Lauralee Williams, Company President. She noted that Wayne Company currently has one-hundred and thirtysix members among seven Camps, with forty-one new members this past year. This is the highest number of members to join in that time to any DUP Company. The new members were cordially welcomed with a round of applause.
A thought and prayer was then offered by Barbara Belliston, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. A light buffet lunch followed, consisting of cucumber sandwiches and a wonderful selection of salads, desserts and refreshing sherbet floats, which was, again, provided by several Camp members.
Each Camp Captain was then recognized with appreciation and was presented with a “DUP Captain” pin. It was noted that these ladies provide leadership and truly “put in the work.” They are Sharon Cowley, Monte Laing, Karla Nielsen, Mona Wells, Jessie Pace and Becky Pace. Also receiving hon-
orable mention was Sharon Cowley, who has been a DUP member for fifty-two years.
Next, honored guest speaker Dean Hughes was introduced by DUP member Paula Pace, a former classmate of his. Dean Hughes is an American author of historical novels and children's books. He has written onehundred and five books, as well as various poems and short stories. Hughes is a prominent author of LDS fiction for children and juveniles. Many of his books are sports or war-themed. He is most well-known for his historical World War II era Children of the Promise series for adults. His novel Midway to Heaven was adapted into a featurelength film in 2011. Before he became a full-time author, he taught English at Central Missouri State University. He taught creative writing at Brigham Young University. Dean and his wife, Kathleen Hurst Hughes (also in attendance), have three children, nine grandchildren and two great-grandsons.
Hughes then addressed the attentive group. He spoke of how he writes historical fiction, including the process of selecting his topics and subject matter. He related how he researched available history with regard to his latest book Liberty, which is about Joseph Smith’s experience while in the Liberty jail. Hughes expressed his desire to portray historical accuracy while blending compelling figures and characters into his stories. He concluded by
answering questions from the audience with regard to his writing process and routine, to which his wife, Kathleen, responded that it began with a walk to the store to get a Diet Coke. He also took time later to sign books.
The Jubilee concluded with an expression of appreciation, once again, to everyone for their hard work and dedication to an organization that creates opportunities for lasting friendships and fulfilling experiences, as it honors and commemorates Utah pioneers. A parting gift of a “You are Awesome” notebook, pen and bookmark was given to those attending. Special appreciation was expressed to Paula Pace for her help in arranging the event. Lastly, Cora Mae Taylor treated the audience to her original song, “Red, White, Blue and Green.” International Society Daughters of Utah Pioneers was organized solely for historical, educational, and public purposes and is completely non-political and non-sectarian. We are dedicated to honoring the names and achievements of the men, women, and children who founded Utah. We seek to encompass a broad scope of services, ranging from the preservation of historic landmarks to the education of thousands of school children and adults about their pioneer forebears. For more information about DUP and the history of the organization, visit ISDUP.org.
Courtesy Adus F. Dorsey II
Schools and Sports
Over 200 Snow College Students Help Town of Fountain Green
EPHRAIM - Snow College students showed up for their community in a big way on Saturday, September 7. Fountain Green, located approximately 20 miles from the Snow College Ephraim campus, was still reeling after being hit with flooding after a massive thunderstorm covered the area on August 18, 2024. Officials estimated that roughly half of the homes in town were impacted, leaving many homes damaged.
Snow College Professor of Construction Technology David Barker organized the event. After talking with students, he hoped to have 40-50 show up to help, but they far surpassed his expectations and over 200 Snow College students gathered to help Fountain Green rebuild. As word about the event spread, more and more groups got involved. Students from across campus were excited for the chance to serve the community.
The students were split into two groups. The first group worked with Mayor Mark Combs to remove the sandbags that were placed weeks earlier. This was a huge effort made easier with all the helping hands. This group put in approximately six hours of labor hauling the heavy and dirty sandbags away. They did quite a bit to clean up the town and assist the residents.
The second group
worked with Professor Barker to install sheetrock in homes that were damaged in the flooding. Ten teams were created, with a Construction Technology student leading each team. Most of the students had little to no experience, but each one had the desire to learn and help where they could. Each team removed old, damaged drywall and installed new drywall. Overall, the students installed more than 350 sheets of drywall in homes across town.
Professor Barker was impressed with the student who came to help. He said, “It was a whirlwind of a day, but the residents of Fountain Green were so appreciative. Our students were in good spirits and smiling the whole time as they worked hard throughout the day.”
Snow College, founded in 1888 by Utah pioneers, is a two-year college with campuses located in Ephraim and Richfield, Utah, and a learning center in Nephi, Utah. Serving more than 5,000 students, the college is committed to helping students graduate debt-free, gain resumeworthy experience, and develop a plan for the future. The affordable price and personalized environment full of opportunities allow students who find Snow College to find themselves. Learn more about all Snow College has to offer online at http://www.snow.edu.
—Snow College
What’s
Buzzing at the USL
Bookmobile
Headquarters in Bicknell?
BICKNELL - The (USU) Utah State University Extension service offered a “honey” of a grant opportunity to the Utah State Library (USL) Tri-County Bookmobile Headquarters in Wayne County. They wanted to have an observational beehive installed into a public space for everyone to enjoy, and they thought the library headquarters was the perfect place.
The grant application was approved, the bee box arrived, and the installation was approved by Wayne County District Superintendent, Randy Shelley. The bee box was installed in April, and the next steps were finding bees and using the grant that accompanied the bees to their benefit. A small garden was put in outside the headquarters, and the library was equipped with special bee-themed books. The bees finally ar-
rived in June.
Bookmobile staff crowd-sourced the names of both the colony and the queen; they are the Flower Puff Girls and Bumblelina. The bees have settled in nicely, and the queen, Bumblelina, laid a whole panel of eggs over the Fourth of July weekend. They have since hatched, and the colony seems to have tripled in size.
The colony doesn’t produce enough honey for us to harvest from them. They will only be able to
feed themselves. The hive is within the library space, and it hooks onto the wall right by the circulation desk. The hive being inside the building also allows the bees to be safe from cold weather. There is a PVC pipe that goes through the wall that the bees climb through to get to the bee box. On the outside of the building, they have an entrance that looks like a bird house, but is in fact a bee landing spot.
Headquarters librarian Amber Fullerton says, “The
colony seems to be happy and productive. My favorite part is when the bees come in from outside with pollen on their legs; it looks like they have fancy socks on.”
A huge thank you to Jerry Blackburn, Andrew Barclay, Randy Shelley, Kate Chappell, and Mary Sorenson. Tri-County Bookmobile Headquarters is so lucky to have something so enchanting. We hope you stop by soon.
—Utah State Library
PHS Sports Sidelines
On Wednesday night, the Lady Cats volleyball team met up with the first place 1A Valley Buffaloes team. Valley was undefeated, but the Cats had little trouble with them and took them out in three games, rather easily. The Cats had an away game at Wayne County last night on the 18th, and they have a home game the next day against Pine View on the 19th. On the 20th - 21st, they will be at the Richfield Tournament.
On Saturday, the
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sophomores had their tournament, and many of the teams were from 2 - 3A schools. The Cats beat Richfield in two games and played the winner of Richfield against Pine View for the championship. Pine View won the semi game and played the Cats. The games were both close, with each team being tied at twenty-three. In the end, the Cats walked away with the championship. The future is really bright with this team, and these girls made some really great plays. The good news is that most of the girls are freshmen. The main priority of all plays is to start out with defense, and these girls can really pass the ball to the setter.
The baseball team has only 1 loss coming into the close of their season. Last night, Green River was
here in Panguitch, and the Cats traveled over to Wayne on the 20th. Next week, they play Bryce Valley on the 25th. The Mustangs were the only team early in the season to beat the Cats, however, the Cats beat them in four innings. The last home game will be on the 27th against Pinnacle.
The cross country teams are having great success, but at many of the meets, the whole team is not able to be there. On the 19th, the races will be out at Milford, but it is the same day as the volleyball game, so we will see how it goes. On the 25th will be the Cedar Invitational, and the next day, it will be the races at Piute. This last week, they ran at Wayne and up at Fish Lake, and Annie Yardley took first in the girl’s race.
Courtesy Amber Fullerton
Courtesy Amber Fullerton
Thanks to a grant opportunity, the Utah State Library (USL) Tri-County Bookmobile Headquarters (above) in Wayne County now has an observational beehive (left) located within the library space. The hive being inside the building allows the bees to be safe from cold weather.
UT Struggles with Mental Health; School-based Services Could Help
by Alex Gonzalez | Utah News Connection
UTAH - School is back in session across Utah and mental health advocates want to ensure children and parents can access adequate schoolbased services.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, one in five children and adolescents experiences mental health challenges during their school years.
Laura Summers, director of industry research at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, which released the Utah Behavioral Health Master Plan earlier this year, said one of the seven strategic priorities of the plan is to "strengthen behavioral health prevention and early intervention," which she contended encompasses school-based mental health services.
"We rank really high on different behavioralhealth and mental health indicators," Summers
Pet
pointed out. "We definitely have a growing problem in our state. But it not only helps get ahead in those needs in terms of that promotion and prevention aspect, but it really helps reducing stigma around mental health and building that resiliency and emotional flexibility among students, among our youths as well."
Summers argued having impactful mental health resources available in communities can have a positive ripple effect. The Gardner Institute found more than half of Utah's youths do not receive necessary services or care. Research shows students are more likely to seek counseling when their school provides those services.
Caitlin Hochul, vice president of public policy for the mental health advocacy organization Inseparable, encouraged school leaders to ensure teachers, staff and children are all
aware of the importance of mental health to improve what she called "mental literacy," to mitigate crisis response and cultivate a culture of prevention.
"We do know that when you identify a mental health condition early, you have a better chance for better outcomes," Hochul emphasized. "We help make sure kids are receiving the care they need, before they experience a mental health emergency or a life-threatening crisis."
Hochul added Inseperable has created a back-to-school Mental Health Checklist to offer families a snapshot of the services schools can and should offer. She encouraged parents to look at the list and evaluate their children's school. If the school is not meeting the requirements, she urged parents to talk with community members and contact local officials.
Food Pantry: We wanted to create a space where people can come, take what they need, and not worry about judgment. This pantry stands as a beacon of hope and compassion, ensuring that no pet in the community goes hungry.
Festival: We hope you will join us for the festivities. To help us prepare appropriately for the right amount of food, please, please, please buy your tickets ASAP. At a minimum, please let Roger Kaspar know that you are coming by emailing rkasparsc@gmail.com; you can, then, purchase your tickets at the Gem Theater when you arrive.
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and an amazing experience is expected again this year. The concert starts at 9 a.m.
At noon will be the Taste of Quinoa potluck, where attendees can taste different quinoa dishes. Please bring something to share. If you bring a dish that contains quinoa, you will be part of a drawing to win prizes, such as an event t-shirt/sweatshirt, quinoa chocolates, Gem Theatermade, Andean-flavored ice cream, Santa Cruz honey, and perhaps a few other prizes that are yet to be determined.
At 12:30 p.m., quinoa experts, including Doctors Rick Jellen, Randy Lewis, and Terri Bateman from Brigham Young University will answer questions about quinoa. Enjoy live demonstrations on harvesting, washing to remove bitter saponin coating, and other quinoa preparation techniques. There will also be llama rides for very small children.
The main event begins at 5:30 p.m. and is a delicious Peruvian dinner provided by La Carreta Peruvian Restaurant with musical and dance entertainment by Los Hermanos de Los Andes and the Latin Dance Heritage Ensemble. Tickets for the main event are $20 for adults and $10 for under 16 years of age and can be purchased online through EventBrite (fee applies) or at the Panguitch Gem Theater without a fee. (All other events are free.)
Very small children will have the opportunity to take part in llama rides during the 4th annual Quinoa Harvest & Andean Festival, which will be taking place on Saturday, September 21, in and around Panguitch, Utah.
rare and extremely painful inherited skin disease. More info on the disease can be found on their website at https://www.pachyonychia.org/.
We hope you will join us for the festivities. To help us prepare appropriately for the right amount of food, please, please, please buy your tickets ASAP. At a
minimum, please let Roger Kaspar know that you are coming by emailing rkasparsc@gmail.com; you can, then, purchase your tickets at the Gem Theater when you arrive. Kindly let us know if you will be participating in the Taste of Quinoa potluck, as well.
—Quinoa Harvest & Andean Festival
With all these great activities, what could make this an even greater and more meaningful event? Well, all proceeds will go to support the very effective and worthy Pachyonychia Congenita Project, a patient support group that supports those that suffer from a very
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—Lorelei O’Day, CCAW Facility Manager thrive.
The pantry is stocked with a variety of highquality wet and dry dog and cat food, replenished regularly through donations from partners, volunteers, and community members. Operating on a no-questions-asked basis, the pantry ensures easy access for anyone in need.
CCAW encourages the community to contribute to the pantry. Donations of pet food and monetary contributions are welcome. As the pantry grows, the organization remains committed to its mission of caring for animals and supporting those who love them.
“We wanted to create a space where people can come, take what they need, and not worry about judgment,” said
CCAW Facility Manager. “This pantry stands as a beacon of hope and compassion, ensuring that no pet in the community goes hungry.”
For more information on donating or accessing the pantry, please visit our facility at 1200 West Highway 24 in Torrey, Utah, or call 435-425-2050.
—Color Country Animal Welfare
Lorelei O’Day,
Courtesy Color Country Animal Welfare
In August, Color Country Animal Welfare (CCAW) launched a free pet food pantry, located at their facility in Torrey, Utah. Pet Food Pantry
Courtesy Rebecca Felt
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The mental health advocacy organization Inseparable recommended there be one school psychologist for every 500 students.
NOTICE Of PROPOSED CHANGE
WAYNE COUNTY
Please take notice that the Wayne County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following:
PROPOSED CHANGE: ZONE CHANGE FROM RESIDENTIAL/ AGRICULTURAL TO BCI WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INTENDED USE: AUTO MECHANIC REPAIR & SALES
CHANGE REQUESTED BY: SPENCER MAY A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON:
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 @ 7:00 PM AT THE WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
LEGAL DES: Approx ½ acre of a 4 acre parcel in Sec 17 T27S R3E Being located in the NE part of Parcel 01-0017-0088/ O-88 Address: 475 N Ledge Road Fremont, UT
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 12 & 19, 2024
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
ANTIMONY TOWN
ANTIMONY TOWN WELL #1 EQUIPPING PROJECT
SECTION 00 11 13
Antimony Town (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:
Antimony Town Well #1 Equipping Project 8075C
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received on October 2nd at 2:00 PM via quest cdn online bidding network.
The Project includes the following Work:
Construction of a CMU or ICF Well House Building, plumbing, site improvements, installation of 3,200 feet of 6” HDPE waterline, and other water improvements.
Obtaining the Bidding Documents
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: https://www.ensignutah.com/bid-access/ or www. questcdn.com
Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:
Ensign Engineering and Land Surveying
225 North 100 East Richfield, Utah 84701
Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office by paying a deposit of $100 for each set, no part of which will be refunded. Make deposit checks for Bidding Documents payable to Ensign Engineering and Land Surveying.
Pre-bid Conference
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held via a google meets video conference:
Antimony Town Well #1 Equipping Pre-Bid Thursday, September 19 · 1:00 – 2:00pm
Time zone: America/Denver Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pbp-ubjusfi
Or dial: 2183-412-(US) +1 971 PIN: 827 899 089#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/pbp-ubjusfi?pin=2350448052600
Questions
All questions should be directed in writing via quest CDN. In interest of a fair bidding process, verbal questions will not be accepted. The last day for questions shall be September 30th at 1:00 PM. Instructions to Bidders. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
Owner reserves all rights to reject any and all bids. This Advertisement is issued by:
Owner:
Antimony Town
By: Kaymar Willis
Title: Mayor
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 12, 19 & 26, 2024
INVITATION TO BID
WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Wayne School District is accepting bids for Coal Delivery to the school district buildings in Loa and Bicknell. The coal bid will be for freight only to and from the Sufco or Skyline Mines, as requested by the school district. Coal should be 1¼ inch oiled stoker coal—no fine coal, and should not be loaded out of a stockpile.
Sealed Bids should be submitted to the District Office at PO Box 127, 79 N 100 W, Bicknell, Utah 84715. Please indicate on the outside of the envelope what you are bidding on. Also include inside the envelope your name, phone number, and bid amount. Bids must be received by September 26, 2024 at 4:00 PM, and will be opened at the District Office at that time; anyone is welcome to be present.
Escalation of prices, if any, will be negotiated between the Wayne Board of Education and the successful bidder, upon mutual agreement during the school year. Bidder must furnish proof of their price escalation.
Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and provider, and reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 12 & 19, 2024
NOTICE TO WATER USERS
The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Oct. 9, 2024 either electronically using the Division`s online 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
EXTENSION(S)
97-2371 (A78917): Natalie Pfleger is/are filing an extension for 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (Near Boulder) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.
IRON COUNTY
CHANGE APPLICATION(S)
61-3517 (a52068): Jack M. Doty propose(s) using 0.0193 cfs OR 1.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles SE of Brian Head) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.
KANE COUNTY
EXTENSION(S)
61-1780 (a6616c): Sorensen Revocable Family Trust is/are filing an extension for 0.0014 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from the Unnamed Spring and or Well (8 MILES WEST OF LONG VALLEY JC) for DOMESTIC.
WAYNE COUNTY
NEW APPLICATION(S)
95-5535 (A84374): Jay D. and Kristine K. Booth propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.312 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5 miles North of Loa) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.
95-5536 (A84385): Chaveli Cepero Luis and Antonio Vazquez propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles east of Hanksville) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.
EXTENSION(S)
95-5271 (A78891): Joe Bowler and Dixie Bowler Family Trust is/are filing an extension for 0.015 cfs OR 1.34 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5 miles NE of Loa) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.
Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.
State Engineer
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 12 & 19, 2024
NOTICE OF SEALED BID FOR SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES BICKNELL TOWN, UTAH
Notice is hereby given that the Bicknell Mayor and Town Council, do hereby offer for sale to the highest bidder the following described surplus vehicle, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein:
MAKE/ MODEL/YEAR
2001 GMC Sonoma miles unknown
Terms:
1. Interested parties should submit a sealed bid to the Bicknell Town Hall located at 64 W. 100 N., on or before 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 2 2024.
2. AIl bids should be clearly marked as "Sealed Bid for Surplus Vehicle" and shall be signed by the prospective purchaser.
3. There is no deposit requirement for the proposed bid price. Reserve must be met on the vehicle listed above.
4. All Sealed Bids shall be opened at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Bicknell Town Hall during the Town Council Meeting at which time and place the names of the prospective purchasers will be read aloud.
5. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
6. Notice of acceptance or rejection of any bids shall be announced during the October 3, 2024, Town Council meeting.
7. Closing on the sale of the vehicle shall occur within thirty (30) days of the acceptance of the bid.
8. The vehicle is sold as "As Is," "Where Is." The Town will provide the title and a bill of sale. Vehicles must be removed immediately upon the closing of sale at the buyer's expense.
Any questions regarding this vehicle should be directed to Scott Woolsey, 435-691-3129.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 19 & 26, 2024
NOTICE Of PROPOSED CHANGE BICKNELL TOWN
Please take notice that the Bicknell Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the following: PROPOSED CHANGE: FROM RES/ AG TO COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL
INTENDED USE: RV Park / EV Charge Stations CHANGE REQUESTED BY: James M & Kristin J Dudleston
A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE BICKNELL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON: OCTOBER 3 2024 @ 6:45 PM AT THE BICKNELL
TOWN HALL.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 19 & 26, 2024
NOTICE OF SUMMONS TO: THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN DEFENDANT’S JOHN DOES I-V. BERKLEY D. THOMPSON is seeking quiet title to himself and against you and any other person claiming an interest in the following land located in Garfield County, State of Utah: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER SECTION 35 TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH RANGE 3 WEST SALT LAKE BASE AND MERIDIAN AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 89°39'49" WEST ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 35, 950.07 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0°20'11" EAST 1390.13 FEET TO TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING WHICH POINT IS THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL T-253; THENCE SOUTH 0°07'47" EAST 196.91 FEET TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF 550 NORTH STREET; THENCE SOUTH 88°46'31" WEST ALONG NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID 550 NORTH STREET, 29.23 FEET TO THE EAST BOUNDARY OF PARCEL T-249; THENCE NORTH 0°17'48" WEST ALONG EAST BOUNDARY OF PARCEL T-249, 196.94 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88°52'00" EAST 29.80 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 0.13 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
YOU ARE REQUIRED to file an Answer to the Complaint on file in the 6th Judicial District Court case #240600038 at 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah 84759 within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice. Failure to do so will result in a default being entered against you and the relief requested in the Complaint being granted in favor of the Plaintiff. Signed: Barry L. Huntington, Attorney for Plaintiff. 435-676-1103.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 19 & 26 and OCTOBER 3 & 10, 2024
NOTICE OF OPENING
TORREY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Torrey, Utah is taking letters of interest for two open positions on the Torrey Planning and Zoning Commission.
Letters of interest will be received until Sept. 27, 2024.
Applicants must be a resident of Torrey Town or live within the Torrey Water District.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 19 & 26, 2024
104 Wildlife Illegally Killed Since Aug. 1; Here’s How to Help Fight Poaching in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY -
Several hunting seasons are in full swing, and Utah’s general-season rifle deer hunt—arguably the state’s most popular hunt—starts Oct. 19. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers are hard at work patrolling the state to protect wildlife and to make sure hunters are obeying the laws.
During this fall’s early hunts (from Aug. 1 to Sept. 9), conservation officers have contacted roughly 9,900 individuals and inspected the hunting and fishing licenses of approximately 3,600 people. During those interactions, the officers discovered 104 illegally killed animals, including:
• Nine deer
• Six elk
Two moose
One bear
• One pronghorn
• 60 fish
• 25 other protected wildlife
During that time frame, officers issued 849 citations, and they will continue to investigate other wildlife-related violations detected, which are then turned over to the court system.
“Hunters need to take responsibility for knowing the law, having a current hunting or combination license and also knowing what species and areas their permits allow them to hunt before they go out into the field,” DWR Capt. Chad Bettridge said.
From Aug. 1 to Sept. 9, conservation officers have also received 201 tips through the various reporting tools, which are incredibly valuable in helping them investigate poaching cases. There are currently fifty-three DWR officers patrolling all of Utah, and they can’t be everywhere.
“We need your help,” Bettridge said. “Please keep your eyes and ears open and report suspicious wildlife activity to us. With the information you share, we can enforce wildlife laws, which help with wildlife conservation and maintaining healthy populations
and also keep our recreating public safe.”
While wildlife violations can happen any time of the year, there is typically an uptick during the fall hunting seasons. If you’d like to help in the fight against illegal hunting in Utah, here’s what you should do:
Get a license plate number
If you see someone who is potentially breaking Utah’s wildlife laws, getting a license plate number is the most critical piece of information you can provide to conservation officers. If you’re not able to get a license plate number, provide the officer with as much information as you can.
“Having a license plate number will lead us to the individual, so we can interview the person and start investigating,” Bettridge said. “Other helpful details include the type and color of the vehicle the person was driving, how many people were involved and a description of what you saw. And, if you can give us a GPS coordinate, that can guide us quickly to the area where the possible violation occurred.”
Don’t confront the individual
Don’t confront someone who might be committing a violation; just observe from a distance and take note of as many details as you can.
“We don’t want anyone to be put in harm’s way or to be in a situation that makes them uncomfortable,” Bettridge said. “Report what you saw, and let us contact them.”
Report the information to the DWR using one of their four channels
While reporting a wildlife violation in a Facebook message will eventually get to a conservation officer, it is much more efficient and effective to use the proper channels. Here are the various ways you can report illegal wildlife activities:
Text officers at 847411.
• Call the Utah Turn-ina-Poacher hotline at
1-800-662-3337.
(The UTiP hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is the quickest way to report a wildlife violation.)
• Use the UTDWR Law Enforcement app.
• Report online through the DWR website; however, contact with an officer may be limited with this option.
So far this year, officers have received 849 reports through the various channels.
Another option for reporting wildlife violations is to call the nearest local police dispatch, and they will pass the information along to the nearest conservation officer. Local police dispatch numbers can be found online. If you can’t locate those phone numbers, you could also call 911. However, you shouldn’t call the police unless you are absolutely sure you have witnessed a poaching violation, you can’t find the UTiP number, and you feel the incident must be reported immediately.
“If you have a license plate number but you can’t get cell reception, it’s totally fine to wait and report the incident when you get better cell service,” Bettridge said. “A license plate number gives us a great starting point for our investigation.”
Don’t call UTiP for information
Please remember that the UTiP hotline is not an information line. Only call it to report possible poaching and other wildlife-related crimes.
“Every time our officers receive a UTiP call, even if it isn’t related to a wildlife crime, they have to file a follow-up report,” Bettridge said. “Filing the report takes time away that could have been spent fighting wildlife crime in Utah. Please call the UTiP line only to report wildlife crimes. If you’re simply looking for information, call the nearest DWR office.”
—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Tourism to GLCA Contributes $540M to Local Economy
GLEN CANYON
NRA - A new National Park Service report shows that 5.2 million visitors to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in 2023 spent $540 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 6,300 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $670 million.
“I’m so proud that our parks and the stories we tell make a lasting impact on more than 300 million visitors a year,” said National Park Service Director Chuck Sams. “And I’m just as proud to see those visitors making positive impacts of their own, by supporting local economies and jobs in every state in the country.”
According to Park Superintendent Michelle Kerns, “People come to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area to enjoy world class, land- and waterbased recreation and end up supporting the US and local
economies along the way,” said Superintendent Michelle Kerns. “We’re proud that Glen Canyon National Recreation Area supports 6,300 jobs and generates $540 million in revenue to communities near the park. This park benefits from funding through the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These investments fund projects that protect parks and improve visitor experience, which also benefits local economies.”
The National Park Service report, 2023 National Park Visitor Spending Effects, finds that 325.5 million visitors spent $26.4 billion in communities near national parks. This spending supported 415,400 jobs, provided $19.4 billion in labor income and $55.6 in economic output to the U.S. economy. The lodging sector had the highest direct contributions with $9.9 billion in economic output
and 89,200 jobs. The restaurants received the next greatest direct contributions with $5.2 billion in economic output and 68,600 jobs.
An interactive tool is available to explore visitor spending, jobs, labor income, and total economic contribution by sector for national, state and local economies. Users can also view year-by-year trend data. The interactive tool and report are available on the NPS website: https:// www.nps.gov/subjects/socialscience/vse.htm To learn more about national parks in Utah and Arizona and how the National Park Service works with Utah and Arizona communities to help preserve local history, conserve the environment, and provide outdoor recreation, go to www.nps.gov/ subjects/socialscience/ vse.htm; and click on the “State Economies” button. —National Park Service
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PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER
HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140
Suggested donation $4.00 60 & older, $10.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot. Meals include milk & bread.
Tues. Sept. 24th
Asian Chicken Salad, Red Cabbage, Carrots, Green Onions, Mandarin Oranges, Crunchy Noodles, Almonds w/ Asian Dressing, Fruit, Pudding Dessert
Wed. Sept. 25th Thurs. Sept. 26th
Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Salad, Fruit in Season, Chocolate Cake Tuna Casserole, Hot Roll, Peas, Salad, Peaches, Bar Cookie
NOTE: PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND CALL AHEAD. The kitchen staff work diligently to prepare a good dinner, and a head count helps them prepare enough for everyone. SENIOR
Escalante Senior Citizens Menu
Tues. Sept. 24th Pork Chops, Fried Potato, Roll, Corn on the Cob, Pineapple, Strawberry Dessert
Thurs. Sept. 26th Chicken Pot Pie w/ Veggies, Salad Bar, Apricots, Cornflake Cookie
All meals are served with milk or juice. If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00 am. 826-4317. Suggested donation for seniors over 60 is $4.00, and under 60 is $10.00
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
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
Building
Maintenance/ Road Maintenance Worker
Garfield County is accepting applications for a building maintenance/road maintenance worker in Panguitch
Pre-work drug testing is required.
The position is full-time with benefits
Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office 55 South Main, Panguitch or online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, October 4, 2024.
Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.
YARD SALE
Yard Sale
Saturday Sept. 21, 8am-1pm 113 N. Main St., Loa Furniture, clothing, seasonal decor, books, bedding, household items.
TROPIC AA MEETING Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion.
sudoku Answers for this week MEETINGS
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
Full-Time SpEd Teacher for Garfield Online School Food Service Worker in Panguitch
Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers
Para-Professionals/Aides at All Schools
Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers
SALARY: Please see 2024-2025 Garfield County School Districts Classified, District Office, and Certified Salary Schedules on the district website.
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.
Town Facilities/ Ground Maintenance Personnel
Bryce Canyon City is seeking a dedicated and responsible individual to join our team as Town Facilities/Ground Maintenance Manager
The employee will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing minor mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Other responsibilities will include but are not limited to the cleaning of all facilities and grounds owned/leased by Bryce Canyon City. The individual may be responsible to direct staff and oversee the upkeep of equipment and supplies as well as coordinate activities within the city buildings. Computer skills are a must. For a complete job description, please contact Sydney Lamas, Bryce Canyon City Clerk.
Escalante AA Meeting Tues. & Fri. at 7pm Call 435-676-3653 All meetings are closed discussion
The position starting wage is $17.00/hour. The position will also include full coverage for family medical and dental insurance after a ninety day administrative period and retirement benefits through the Utah Retirement Systems. Please contact Sydney Lamas, Bryce Canyon City Clerk for an application at Sydney@brycecanyoncityut.gov.
Job posting will close September 25th, 2024 at 5:00PM.
