Wayne & Garfield County Insider September 26, 2024
"Whatever
Springs to Mind, Happens" 2024 GSENM Artist-in-Residence Creates Works with a Uniquely Vibrant Style
by Erica Walz
SALT LAKE CITY -
The BLM is seeking public nominations for positions that are, or will soon become, vacant on its Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee, Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee, San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council, and Utah Resource Advisory Council. Nominations must be submitted by Oct. 18, 2024.
Advisory councils and committees (councils) play a crucial role in managing public lands. They provide consensus-driven recommendations to land managers that benefit natural resources and often help advocate public support. These councils frequently facilitate communication between community members, agency program staff, and local partners, serving as liaisons and a conduit for public engagement.
“Participation in advi-
near Escalante.
ESCALANTE - On a calm—as in, not windy for a change—mid-September Tuesday eve, pastel artist Lonny Granston set up his wares at Head-of-theRocks east of Escalante,
CASTO CANYONThe Panguitch High School Bobcat Mountain Bike Team had the honor of showing off Garfield County and their brand new mountain bike course as they hosted Region 6 Race #2 for the Utah High School Cycling League on September 7th. With race waves started at 8:00 a.m., and the course was well used all day with the last race taking off at 4:35 p.m.. The “Bobcat Racecourse” is located near the Casto Canyon Trailhead
outside of Red Canyon and is 5.8 miles long with an elevation gain of 253 feet. The starting area boasts a spacious takeoff that stretches for several hundred yards. After this, the course narrows into the first segment of single track called Scrambling Hills, leading riders into the iconic red rocks of Southern Utah's Red Canyon. A unique feature of the course is that it also one of the only courses
to have a go at capturing the iconic view of slickrock and the meandering path of Highway 12 as it falls away from this elevated viewpoint, the Henry Mountains shimmering off
GCNRA Accepting Comment on Proposed Off-Road Vehicle Regulations
PAGE - Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area is accepting public comments through Nov. 15 on proposed changes to the park’s 2021 off road vehicle (ORV) special regulations. The proposed revisions to the 2021 rule are required under a settlement agreement and would be more protective of resources by limiting the use of off-highway vehicles and street-legal ATVs in certain shoreline access areas and unpaved roads.
While the proposed rule amendment would prohibit the use of ORVs and street-legal ATVs on
in the distance. Granston is the 2024 Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Artistin-Residence during this year's Escalante Canyons Art Festival, and is no
stranger to this particular view, nor to creating spectacularly colorful interpretations of what he sees in and around the Escalante
WAYNE COUNTY -
If you are awed by Wayne County’s dark skies, you will want to attend the 15th annual Heritage Starfest, presented through the partnership of Capitol Reef National Park (CRNP) and the Entrada Institute. You will learn about astronomy, our connection to the night sky, and how darkness is important to the health of all living things.
Events began in CRNP on Monday September 23. Beginning at dusk on Monday and continuing through Thursday September 26 at the Fruita campground amphitheater, park rangers are discussing a variety of night-related topics including astronomy and nocturnal creatures.
On September 25, 26, 27, and 29, beginning at 7:15 p.m., CRNP is hosting four free Beginner Astrophotography Workshops
PANGUITCH - The Cruizin’ Old 89 Car Show returned to Panguitch the weekend of September 6th and 7th. Hosted by Keven “Kermit” Christensen and multiple volunteers at the Panguitch City Baseball Fields, participants came from near and far to show off their entries. Coincidentally the show had eighty
nine entries including classics, vintage camp trailers, motorcycles, bicycles and more.
Sisters on the Fly Celebrate their 25th Anniversary at Bryce Canyon
Members of Sisters on the Fly enjoyed their 4th consecutive year of meeting at Bryce
Inn Campground.
The Sisters on the Fly women’s camping group celebrates their 25 year anniversary this year, and over 65 women came to camp and celebrate the anniversary in Bryce Canyon National Park. They call their gathering “The Wild Bunch” and this is their 4th consecutive year gathering in Bryce Canyon. The planning committee works all year with Ruby’s Inn to prepare. They camp in Ruby’s Inn Campground, some bring modern trailers, vintage trailers, tents, sleep in their cars, rent cabins etc. With “sisters” coming from as far as Oklahoma and Alabama as well as Utah, California, Arizona, and Nevada. Attendees had a plethora of activities to choose to participate in, a Trailer Crawl Open House, an afternoon horse drawn wagon ride, horse and mule trail rides, ATV trail riding, hiking, sight seeing, dinner and a show at Ebenezer’s Barn and Grill, crafts and more.
Tracy Jarvis the “Wrangler” or host for this event stated “We had sixty five ladies from all across the country join us for this camping event at Ruby’s Campground. I cant thank the employees at Ruby’s and Ebenezer’s enough! They have been so kind and helpful in the planning and execution of our 4th annual event, we definitely plan to return next year.”
—Jaynie Connor
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Festivities kicked off Friday morning with a “cruise,” cars met at the Panguitch City Park and took a drive out to Bryce Canyon to show off and enjoy the scenery. Friday evening hosted a burn out competition and a corn hole tournament right on Main Street. Garfield County Sheriff’s Department shut down the road in front of the Garfield County Courthouse for the tournaments and contenders smoked out the gathered crowd with their best burnouts. The crowd was also treated to live contemporary country and classic rock music from the band “Muddy Boot” out of Cedar City, Utah. The could also grab some food from the First Responders Dinner hosted by Panguitch City Volunteer Fire Department and Chief Dave Dodds.
Saturday graced attendees with sunshine, enhancing the allure of the cars neatly arranged at the Panguitch City Baseball Fields. The band “Center & Main” played live music and there were a few vendors, including the 6th grade class who sold lunch and treats to try and raise money for their upcoming trip to Washington D.C. Families strolled around, admiring the gleaming vehicles and chatting with the proud owners who eagerly shared the stories behind their prized possessions. The highlight of the afternoon was the much-anticipated awards ceremony and trophies were handed out in various categories, including Rodder’s Choice and People's Choice.
Show organizer Keven “Kermit” Christensen couldn’t have asked for a better weekend, “It was an amazing show. Eighty-nine cars is a new record, and it’s just going to get bigger. Great turn out and great friends is why we do it. I love the car show life, the people are what make it so fun. I try to get creative with all I do. We have a great committee and we all work hard to make it an awesome show. Thanks to all that attend you make our show amazing and thank you for all the great support!”
Canyon at Ruby's
Jaynie Connor
Motorcycles lined up at Cruizin' Old 89 Car Show in Panguitch.
Cars on display at Cruizin' Old 89 Car Show at Panguitch City Baseball Fields.
Spectators watch the Cruizin' Old 89 Car Show Burnout Competition.
Jaynie Connor
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Bike Race: I am thrilled with the success of this weekend's inaugural high school mountain bike race at our new race course near Casto Canyon. It was inspiring to see so many young athletes showcasing their skills and passion for the sport.
Kaden Figgins,
Garfield County Director of Planning and Economic Development
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Cont'd from A1 that features Ponderosa Pines. Following the initial ascent, racers descend through a fast-paced section known as Holy Cow, which includes a brief passing zone while crossing the road before tackling the second climb toward Pet Cemetery. This section offers both passing lanes and single track options. Upon completing Pet Cemetery, racers encounter a favorable passing opportunity as they commence the third ascent, Agate Hill. Agate Hill represents the largest part of the racecourse, where riders initially head east toward Lookout Point, providing stunning views
of the pit zone and venue. This section includes a combination of single track and passing opportunities. Subsequently, riders move west off the backside of Agate Hill, ultimately leading them to the final stretch of the racecourse in the valley, approaching the finish line with plenty of passing space.
Kaden Figgins, Garfield County Director of Planning and Economic Development helped to build this course and has devoted many years and county funds to bring the race to the county. “I am thrilled with the success of this weekend's inaugural high school mountain bike race at our new race course near Casto Canyon. It was inspiring to see so many young athletes showcasing their skills and passion for the sport. The event not only highlighted our beautiful landscapes but also brought the community together, promoting a healthy lifestyle and outdoor recreation. We look forward to hosting more events like this in the future, further es-
tablishing Garfield County as a hub for mountain biking and outdoor activities.”
Garfield County Sheriff’s Department was stationed at the event for help with event organization and crowd direction and Garfield County Ambulance Volunteers were also staged at the event for medical assistance and first aid. Racers and their families came from all over the state with seventeen different high schools/ racing teams. Attendees had the option to camp on site at the race course or to stay in neighboring towns. With over a thousand racers coming, plus their supporters Garfield County put out a bulletin warning businesses and restaurants to be prepared for the influx of people. With the State Horseshoe Tournament, a High School Rodeo, and the Cruizin’ 89 Car Show in town, it was a busy and successful weekend for Panguitch community.
Bureau of Land Management
sory councils plays an important role in public land management,” said BLM Utah State Director Greg Sheehan. “We look forward to receiving nominations for applicants with diverse perspectives and experiences to shape recommendations that will help sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of Utah’s public lands.”
The Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument Advisory Committee is seeking nominations in the following categories:
- One representative of Tribal government with an ancestral interest in the Monument;
- One representative of the education community;
- One representative of the conservation community;
- One representative of the biological community;
- One representative of the social science community;
- One representative of the systems ecology community.
The Bears Ears Monument Advisory Committee is seeking nominations in the following categories:
- Two representatives of Tribal interests;
- One representative of the paleontological community;
- One representative of the archaeological community;
- One representative of private landowners;
- One representative of local business owners;
- Two representatives of the public at large;
- One representative of state government;
- One representative of the conservation community; and
- One representative of dispersed recreational activities.
The San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council is seeking nominations in the following category:
- One representative of conservation organizations.
The Utah Resource Advisory Council is seeking nominations in the following three membership categories: Three nominations in Category One:
- One representative holding Federal grazing permits or leases within the area for which the Council is orga-
nized;
- One representative with interests associated with transportation or rights-ofway;
- One representative of developed outdoor recreation, off-highway vehicle use, or commercial recreation activities.
Three nominations in Category Two:
- Two representatives of dispersed recreation activities;
- One representative with archaeological and historical interests; Three nominations in Category Three:
- One representative employed by a state agency responsible for the management of natural resources, land, or water;
- One representative of Tribes within or adjacent to
the area for which the Council is organized;
- One representative of the affected public at large.
To access the nomination application, go to https:// www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/ files/1120-019_0.pdf. More information about the advisory councils and the application process are available at https://www.blm.gov/getinvolved/resource-advisorycouncil/near-you/Utah.
Individuals may nominate themselves or others to serve on an advisory council. Nominees will be judged based on their training, education, and knowledge of the Council's geographical area, and they must be Utah state residents.
Nominees should also demonstrate a commitment to consensus-building and collaborative decision-making.
All nominations must be accompanied by letters of reference from any represented interests or organizations, a completed application and resume, and any other information that speaks to the nominee's qualifications. For more information about serving on the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committees, please contact David Hercher at dhercher@ blm.gov. For more information about serving on the Bears Ears Monument Advisory Committee, please contact Anna Rehkopf at arehkopf@blm.gov. For more information about serving on the Utah Resource Advisory Council, please contact Cindy Gallo at cgallo@blm.gov. —Bureau of Land Management
Racers head out from the starting line before navigating myriad obstacles known as Holy Cow, Pete Cemetery and Agate Hill, on the new mountain bike course near Casto Canyon.
Jaynie Connor
Wills, Trusts, and More
What If You Owe More Than You Own?
When formulating your estate plan, it is good to figure what you own and what you owe before deciding what to leave to whom. However, it is possible to add all your assets and debts and find that you owe more than you own!
What to do? First, don't panic. Your creditors truly can't touch you. You may, however, worry about how the bills that trickle in, and sometimes flood in, after your death will affect your loved ones. Your spouse will continue to be responsible for debts you incurred jointly—such as the house, the car and all others.
But if you are the second spouse to die, what will your children and other loved ones owe your creditors? After your death, banks will want the money you still owe on your house and your car. Your credit card companies will wonder where your monthly payment has
by Jeffery J. McKenna
gone. Hospitals will want their balances paid. Utility companies will send out their usual monthly bills.
Who is responsible for paying? You owed this money. After your death, those debts will be passed on to your estate. Banks might repossess, if no one is paying what you owed on the car and the house.
Credit card companies and other creditors may place liens against your estate. If you had nothing to leave in the first place, these organizations are pretty much out of luck. Your good-hearted and responsible children may feel compelled, when faced with mounting debts, to start paying them off themselves. This is absolutely unnecessary--and unfair. They didn't incur these debts. You did. Their failure to make good on what you owe will in no
way (despite what some overzealous collection agencies may say) affect their own credit histories. It is not necessary for them to use their assets to pay your personal bills. Every large lending corporation includes a substantial line item in the "expenditures" section of its annual budget for write-offs, or uncollectible debts. Yours will be one of these.
Of course you have a responsibility to try to live within your means and to try to ensure that all of your bills are covered. However, sometimes people go through periods of unemployment or illness or hard luck that was unpredictable and unavoidable. If this occurs, your children should know that they are not personally liable to pay your debts.
NOW WITH RICHFIELD AND PANGUITCH OFFICES TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AROUND THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES.
Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 25 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW.BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM, he would enjoy hearing from you. Additionally, you can RSVP to attend one of his FREE Estate Planning Seminars in Richfield, at 159 North Main Street, every Third Thursday.
country roads
by Lynn Griffin
Why I Can't Come to Work Today
Surgeon Talk...
Five surgeons were talking about the best patients...
First surgeon says, "Accountants are the best to operate on because when you open them up, everything on the inside is numbered."
Second surgeon says, "Nah - librarians are the best. Everything inside them is in alphabetical order."
Third surgeon responds, "Try electricians, man! Everything inside them is color coded!"
Fourth surgeon intercedes," I prefer lawyers. They're heartless, spineless, gutless, and their heads and butts are interchangeable."
To which the fifth surgeon, who has been quietly listening to the conversation, says, "I like engineers. They always understand when you have a few parts left over at the end."
THEME: NBA ACROSS
1. Port city in Japan
6. *Team ride
9. Nordic native
13. Equipped with feathers
14. Cigarette deposit 15. *Arena, e.g. 16. Not odds
17. Hawaiian welcome wreath
18. Bone hollows
19. *NBA headquarters location
21. *Bill ____ NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award
23. "Roses ____ red ..."
24. *NBA centers typically have long ones
25. Tarzan the ____ Man
28. Cry like a baby
30. 3.26 light-years
35. "Off The Wall" shoe
37. Living quarters
39. Shop ____ slogan
40. "I'm ____ you!"
41. Got some shuteye
43. Comme ci, comme ça
44. Brandish
46. Ski hill ride
47. Contractor's work order
48. *Basketball blocking move
50. Swedish shag rugs
52. Member of a "benevolent and protective order"
Kind of cola
Thrice-repeated dance step
*Power ____ position
*NBA team with most championships
Deprive of armor
Genetic acronym
Plural of ostium
Junk yard stuff
Geisha's sash
PUNishment
Why didn't the witch fly on her broom when she was angry?
She was afraid she would fly off the handle.
We had another small rain storm again, but it looks like it will be clear skies for next week. Some good news, the Lake water won’t be shut off till the 29th, so you won’t have to use your house water to wet your lawns. I can’t remember it being open this long before, but whatever.
Not a whole lot going on in town, but high school sports. So get out and root for the home team. October there’s not a whole lot going, but there will be a scarecrow contest for Main St. and the judging will be on the 18th, so don’t wait too long to decorate.
We had a little excitement last Friday night, returning from the ball games up at Richfield. Getting off the freeway onto 89, there were quite a few vehicles at the start of 89. They were having a really big time bike race, with a lot of bikes. It was a relay race, this was at 8:30 pm and each vehicle had 4 bikes on the back. I
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don’t know how they started the race, because there were going on the bike trail and on the road. The riders were really lit up and easy to see, but as we came home there were racers on the side of the road, clear down to Tug Nay's butcher shop. When you put them with all of those that hadn’t started, I bet there were at least 50 or more teams. As we came out of Circleville Canyon there were a lot of lights blocking the road. As we went by there were a pile of blankets covering someone up, laying in the road. We met the highway Patrol that was coming and a little while later there was an ambulance. I heard that one of the riders got hit by a car, hopefully it wasn’t serious. As we came down 89 the traffic was light and we went slow and swung out away from the riders and it took us another 20 minutes for the ride. I am not sure but I think that the race ended here, maybe someone else knows what was going on and how did they pick a winner? And why on earth were they racing in the dark???I think that with relay teams it wouldn’t take much more than 2 hours to make the trip.
Major league Baseball final games for the regular season will be this Sunday, then they start the second season and it could last till November. Our college teams Utah and BYU are still undefeated, Utah is ranked 10th and BYU is in the top 25 for the first time this season. The NFL is dealing with a lot of upsets, Dallas has lost two games in a row and not looking that well. So it is a good time for couch potatoes. I hate it when I go into Costco and they have Christmas stuff out early. Life is short enough as it is, we don’t need to speed it anymore. However I can’t wait till my birthday, it is on November 5th, election day. It really upsets me that the Lincoln Party has nothing going for them and now they are trying to divide our great country with lies after lies. They started on the Chinese, then the Latinos and now they are starting on the Haitians saying that they are stealing their neighbor’s pets and eating them, even when they were told that it was all a lie. It reminds me of the thirties, when Hitler wailed on the Jews and many in our country went along with it. It got so bad
that our country put a stop to the Jews coming to our country for safety, from Hitler’s gas chambers. In 1938 we put restrictions on how many people could come from another country to migrate here like our forefathers did. At the start of World War II we put Japanese in prison camps, many that had lived their whole lives here, and many of the camps were here in Utah. There is no room for the ex-president idea of mass deportation. Here in Utah we are taught to love our neighbors, does that mean only those that look like us? Hate is an ugly word and there is no room for it in our great country the United States of America, it only makes for a divided nation, ruled by a draft dodger. What has made America great is our people, whose forefathers came here for a better life. Pat and I are going to California for a Torrance Fire Fighters reunion this weekend, in Chico. It has been a long time since our last one. Many of my brothers have passed on and only 3 of us from our rookie class of 13 will be there.
Cosmo's Moon at the Library
BICKNELLCosmo loves the moon, and the moon loves Cosmo. They both come to realize, though, that lots of things depend on the moon – the ocean tides, morning glories, and the dogs, who can’t stop howling.
This is the premise of Cosmo’s Moon, a story that enchanted the attendees of the August 30th story hour at the Tri-County Bookmobile library headquarters in Bicknell. The story, read by Mary Bedingfieldsmith, was part of the presentation of thirteen new books donated by the local nonprofit organization Torrey Dark Skies. Each book features some aspect of space
ORV Regulations Cont'd from A1
shares the adventures of Cosmo and the moon at the
and the night sky. Included are 50 Things to See with a Small Telescopes, Monster Trucks in Space (Rhyming Adventures for Kids), My First Book of Planets, Death by Black Hole: and Other Cosmic Quandaries, plus many more.
approximately 24 miles of roads, there are nearly 388 miles of park roads within Glen Canyon with opportunities for a diverse collection of motorized and nonmotorized recreation forms.
NPS has identified minor changes to the 2021 regulation that will result in improved management of motorized uses in the Recreation Area. Two changes would address ORV and street-legal all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use in the Orange Cliffs Special Management Unit.
First, the amended rule would prohibit the use of ORVs and street-legal ATVs on an 8-mile segment of the Poison Spring Loop located on Route 633 proceeding north to Route 730 in the Orange Cliffs Special Management Unit.
Second, the rule would also eliminate the superintendent’s authority to potentially allow ORVs and street-legal ATVs on the upper portion of the Flint Trail in the Orange Cliffs Special Management Unit. In addition to these changes, the proposed rule also establishes stricter quiet hours
Librarian Amber Fullerton encourages everyone to investigate these titles the next time you visit the library. There is also a small telescope available for checkout. It is simple to use and includes easyto-follow instructions.
for the Lone Rock Beach Play Area, identifies specific lake elevations where Accessible Shoreline Areas will be open or closed, and clarifies that motor vehicle use in all Accessible Shoreline Areas must be for the purpose of traveling from a road to the shoreline and back. Additional proposed changes are available for review in the https://www. federalregister.gov/publicinspection/2024-21032/ glen-canyon-national-recreation-area-motor-vehicles.
Public comments for the proposed rule revision must be received by Nov. 15. Public comments may be submitted electronically (at the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov/); or by mailing a hard copy to: Superintendent, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, P.O. Box 1507, Page, Arizona 86040. Comments will not be accepted by fax, email, or in any way other than those specified above.
All submissions received must include the words “National Park Service” or “NPS” and must include the docket number or RIN (1024-AE91) for this rulemaking. Comments
—Torrey Dark Skies
received may be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov/, including any personal information provided. The NPS will not accept bulk comments in any format (hard copy or electronic) submitted on behalf of others. The NPS will not consider comments that address aspects of existing regulations that would not be changed by this proposed rule. The scope of this rule is limited to the specific changes to existing regulations proposed, as published in the Federal Register on Sept. 16 [https://www. federalregister.gov/publicinspection/2024-21032/ glen-canyon-national-recreation-area-motor-vehicles]. For additional information, including definitions of ORV use, or to obtain a copy of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/ORV Plan, visit: https://parkplanning.nps. gov/glca-orvplan. Specific questions may be emailed to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Headquarters at GLCA_Superintendent@nps.gov.
—National Park Service
Mary Bedingfieldsmith
Tri-County Bookmobile Library Headquarters.
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GSENM 2024 Artist-in-Residence
Lonny Granston: With no formal training, I just kind of wing it. Just whatever springs to mind, happens. I have boxes of pastels, and they’re not arranged in any order. I’ll spend a lot of time searching for a certain color, and then I’ll come across another color and think, ‘I never thought of that,’ and it works.
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canyons.
A resident of Boulder, Colorado, Granston’s been coming to ECAF since 2009. A medical doctor by profession, at that time he’d only been painting for two or three years—at least, he hadn’t been painting since an early creative phase in high school, picking it up again around the age of 45. “I came out and said, ‘I’ll try this,’ and won 2nd place. It was encouraging.”
Each year, the ECAF exhibit hall is filled with dozens of entries offering a wide variety of interpretations of the local landscape. While artistic license is always at play, the majority emulate nature’s sandy and toned-down hues, and often adhere to a semblance of realism.
Not Granston. While painting at Head-of-theRocks, a few curious travelers stretched their legs at the pull-out and politely looked on as Granston laid down a section of Highway 12 on paper. It was purple. “Why not?” said Granston. In his view, roads can be purple, cows blue, rocks not dirt red, but fire-engine red, or maybe they too are purple or blue.
“I had a guy in Moab— a rabbi—who bought one of my paintings, who said, ‘You help us see colors that are there, but we can’t see,’” said Granston. Does he ever paint in “regular” colors?
“No.”
“But when I was in
high school I was a realist. An example of that is I had a painting go to the national scholastic art exhibition in New York City.” It was a 4 ft. by 3 ft. rendition of a wolverine, roughly the actual size of the animal.
But since picking up painting again in his later years, his palette’s always been whatever he wants it to be.
“I didn’t take any art classes beyond high school, nothing of significance. I really like Van Gogh stuff—my first painting was a Van Gogh rip-off, of the orchards down in Capitol Reef. He used oil though, and I’m doing pastel. With no formal training, I just kind of wing it. Just whatever springs to mind, happens. I have boxes of pastels, and they’re not arranged in any order. I’ll spend a lot of time searching for a certain color, and then I’ll come across another color and think, ‘I never thought of that,’ and it works.”
Granston started drawing when he was four or five as a kid growing up outside of Des Moines, Iowa, and was encouraged by his mother, who was also an artist and enjoyed using vibrant colors. Granston’s father was a scientist, in molecular biology. “He was kind of the opposite. He had a very scientific brain whereas my mother didn’t.”
Granston seems to have inherited each of his parents’ talents. At seventeen he was voted ‘most artistic’ in his high school class. “Everybody thought I was going to
—Lonny Granston
go to art school.” Granston was encouraged by his high school advisor to pursue his creative instincts. But when he told his father he wanted to be an artist, “His exact words were, “'you’re too smart to be an artist.’” Granston thought about this. “Then I had a summer job where I realized I liked people, and that’s what got me going into medicine. I liked biology and I liked people.” So Granston studied medicine at the University of Iowa—and says he had a lot of catch-up to do in college—and became a doctor, went into Family Medi-
cine, and moved to Boulder, Colorado. “I’ve been in the same place for 34 years, University of Colorado Health-Boulder. I’ve been there so long I have patients that I’ve known longer than my wife and daughter.”
When Granston moved into his working career, he became active as a triathlete and set aside art completely between the ages of 18 and 45.
“I started dabbling in it again, because my body started crapping out on me. I was a competitive athlete and I couldn’t continue doing it to the level I wanted to so I started painting again. And somebody told me about the plein air art festival in Escalante.” He’d already been acquainted with the Escalante area, making his first foray here in 1986.
One thing he enjoyed about painting again, particularly while practicing medicine full-time (he retired from full-time practice this past April but still sees patients) was the meditative aspect that allowed him to use the other side of his brain. “I’ll hit my watch and try to guess
how long I’ve been painting and think it's maybe only a little over an hour and it turns out to be four hours.”
Granston enjoys talking to people while he’s painting and as a result, passersby who watch him work and engage with him often discover he’s a doctor and will ask him for medical advice.
“A lot of times, it’s ‘What’s this thing on my skin?’ That’s very common. Which is fine because I actually do a lot of dermatology, given where we live. I’ve had people kind of quiz me—as if they think maybe I’m some kind of artist-doctor impersonator. They’ll say ‘what’s this?’
And I’ll say ‘that’s nothing, it’s a seborrheic keratosis, it’s a very common, don’t worry about it.’ And they’ll say, ‘that’s what my doctor said.’”
At Head-of-the-Rocks, the evening sun ducked behind a cliff, and Granston evaluated his work now that it was in shadow. “It didn’t change that much, right? Sometimes they change a lot. But before this tree was kind of popping out, and
now it doesn’t. It’s really important to do contrasting colors, the greens against the reds. I used to make the mistake of trying to—as I would say—beat people over the head with it, to really make sure that tree is super green, but if you just put red behind it, it brings it out, and you don’t have to do that.”
A traveler stopped by to peer at Granston's work from a respectful distance and to visit for a few moments while stretching her legs at the pull-out, and during the conversation identified herself too as a watercolor artist. She admired his work. “That’s looking very beautiful,” she said. “Some nice pops of color, you’ve got the road going…it’s a nice feeling.”
The Escalante Canyons Art Festival Arts and Crafts Fair and Art Exhibit and Sale will take place Friday Sept. 27 and Saturday Sept. 28 at the Escalante Town Park. Events take place from 9am - 6pm, with food, music and workshops. Check escalantecanyonsartfestival.org for the schedule of events.
"Park Avenue Freeze Out" by Lonny Granston.
Courtesy Escalante Canyons Art Festival
Granston works out his late-afternoon interpretation at Head-of-the-Rocks. "Some nice bright colors in here!" Granston's note to self on a box of pastels, should he be in search of something in particular.
Schools and Sports
Garfield School District Considers 4-day School Week
Community forums, surveys, and interviews to inform school board November desision
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– The Garfield County School District board is considering moving the district to a four-day school week, and district Superintendent John Dodds invited parents and community members in Escalante to participate in the first of three Community Input Nights across the county, aimed to both present information and gather input about the proposal. The Escalante forum was held at the high school auditorium on Wednesday, September 18.
Community Input Nights were also scheduled for Tuesday, September 24 at Bryce Valley High School, and Thursday September 26 at Panguitch High School.
To guide their decision about whether to make the change to a fourday week, the district is working with input from parents, interviews with teachers and faculty, and a community input survey
which is currently available on the GCSD web site. The GCSD board anticipates presenting their decision during their November 21st meeting in Panguitch.
Superintendent Dodds explained that rural communities are more likely to desire a four-day week, as students often miss school due to needs for medical appointments and other needs that take place during a weekday. According to materials provided by Wayne School District— which has implemented a four-day schedule this year—student absenteeism tended to be high on Fridays, a half-day school day. In addition, according to Dodds’ materials, many parents and students favor the 4-day week because it allows more family time and reduces student stress. Students report feeling less tired, and some studies show that elementary students get more sleep under this model.
Dodds stressed that the
State of Utah requires 990 hours of instructional time per year, and currently the district surpasses that goal and will (and must) maintain the requisite hours of instruction if a change to a four-day schedule is implemented.
However, Dodds noted that the district is aware that students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds might be disproportionately affected by the switch, due to reduced access to school meals, structured environments and academic support on the off day that might exacerbate existing inequalities.
During Escalante’s Community Input Night, parents and faculty noted that the district used to be on a four-day schedule. According to Dodds, many Utah 1A schools, including those in Garfield County, were on a four-day week during the late 1990s and early 2000s. All school districts were required to return to a five-day week
in the early 2000s. In 2006, Rich School District petitioned the state school board to return to a four-day week, committing to better protection of instructional time. Since then, about half of the 1A schools have slowly been permitted to transition back to a four-day schedule with state approval.
Dodds stressed that the board’s top priorities for consideration will be academic achievement, student well-being, and student and teacher satisfaction, and that while potential cost savings are also a factor, that budgets are designed for funds to be allocated to students’ benefit, and any savings involved in one area will be allocated on students’ behalf in another area.
Wayne School District’s survey of parents in spring of 2024 showed that over 90% of employees and parents who responded were in favor of the fourday school week.
—Insider
by Mack Oetting
I don’t want to sound like a broken record, but the Cats keep rolling on with another great week. The baseball season is coming to an end with only two more games to go, last night in a home game they met up with Bryce Valley and then on the 27th Pinnacle will be here. Then the following week on Oct. 4-5th it is the 1st round and it will be up at Spanish Fork and if all goes well they will be back at Spanish Fork for the Quarter finals. Then on the 11-12 it will be State. Good luck to the Cats, they played all season with only 1 loss.
The Lady Cats have got their act together and have another win streak, with a victory over 4A Pine View, and they really took it to them in three games.
The JV team went up to Richfield for a tournament, where there were only 2 1A teams. The Cats beat Logan 4A, Richfield 3A 2 times and played 8 games in two days, winning 6 of them and really looked good. They played North Sanpete for the Championship and took second place in the tournament. The Cats are going to have good teams for quite some time. The Ladies were over in Parowan for a game last night and have another home game on Oct. 4th against Tabiona. The Cats have a number of games all through Oct. so come on out and enjoy a fun game. The Cross Country Team ran again at Milford on the 19th and the Boys took 1st, 3 points ahead of Wayne. Annie Yardley took 1st again and a few girls went up north to run and they didn’t have a full team. On the 25 it will be the Cedar Invitational and the team will run again the next day at Piute. The team still has a month to reach its peak and they will be hard to beat.
Garfield County School District Superintendent John Dodds presented information about the district's proposed four-day school schedule during a Community Input Night forum in Escalante, on September 18. Insider
Heritage Starfest : Join us for the Heritage Starfest, an exciting event where we come together to celebrate the beauty of our night skies. There’s nothing quite like experiencing the wonder of a star-filled sky, free from the glow of city lights. Let’s embrace this special opportunity to connect with the stars and enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds us.
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with nationally known astrophotographer Don Riddle. He says, “Astrophotography can reveal the celestial wonders of the Milky Way.”
Each of the four nights is a stand-alone workshop on how to successfully take photos of the Milky Way. The workshops begin at 7:15 p.m., allowing time to get familiar with your camera settings while there is still sunlight. The evening finishes around 11 p.m. Locations and maps are provided upon registration. An optional drop-in session will be held the following morning to learn how to edit your photos. Lists of required and recommended equipment for the workshops can be found at https://www.nps.gov/ care/planyourvisit/heritagestarfest.htm
ghostly tails stretching many degrees across the night sky, and one such bright comet may only be a week away.
The workshops are free, but registration is required, and each night’s workshop is limited to 15 participants. Registration is open, and you may register by emailing care_information@nps.gov or by calling 435.425.4112. If no one answers, it is best to leave a voice message. In your email or voice message, you need to include your name, phone number, email address, which day you would like to attend, how many people you are signing up, and your first choice and second choice of dates.
A special guest speaker series will take place on Friday September 27. At 3 p.m. at the CRNP Visitor Center theater, Dr. Qicheng Zhang, Lowell Observatory, will present “Anatomy of a Great Comet.” Comets occasionally produce spectacular visual displays with
The next speaker, Dr. Anil Seth, University of Utah, will discuss “The Nearest Massive Black Hole.” His talk at 5:00 p.m. in the CRNP Visitor Center theater will focus on the recent detection of a black hole in the Milky Way’s most massive cluster, Omega Centauri, and why this black hole is unique and interesting. At the Fruita Campground amphitheater at 7:00 p.m., Dr. Kyle Dawson, University of Utah, will present “Mapping the Universe: 5,000 Galaxies at a Time.” The cosmos holds a wealth of information about the earliest times in the universe and the fundamental laws of physics. Following Dr. Dawson’s talk, from 8:30 to 11:00 p.m. in the parking lot at the Fruita Campground amphitheater, park rangers, volunteers, and guest amateur astronomers will bring the Milky Way and other celestial wonders to your eye using various telescopes. Beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday September 28, events will be held at Robbers Roost, 185 West Main Street in Torrey, and at the Torrey Town Park. To attend activities on Saturday, you will need to register at www.entradainstitute.org. The afternoon and evening presentations on Saturday will also be livestreamed. The first speaker at Robbers Roost will be Katharine Coles, Utah’s third poet laureate, author of 10 poetry collections, and a Distinguished Professor in the Creative Writing Program at the University of Utah. Her topic will be “Save What You Can.” She says, “In a profound sense, scientists and poets pursue a similar goal: to perceive and represent our reality as fully and accurately as possible. The tools we use (lenses, measurement devices, human senses, human languages including mathematics, our imaginations) determine both what we perceive and how we represent it, teaching us both to see and to make human meanings from what we see.” In her presentation, she will talk about her experiences as a poet working alongside scientists and working with science in mind. She will read creative work that has come out of those encounters and discuss strategies for using language to hone and record perceptions.
At 2;00 p.m., Athens
Boyle, University of Utah Night Sky Studies Program Summer Intern at Entrada Institute and CRNP, will discuss “Night Sky Economics in Wayne County.” His talk with be followed at 2:45 p.m. by the presentation of two Night Sky Stewardship Awards. The first will be given to Lowell Lyon, founding member of the Salt Lake Astronomical Society and amateur astronomy volunteer for events held on the Colorado Plateau. These include Heritage Starfests over the past two decades and coordinator of ASTROCON 2025, being held next June at Bryce Canyon National Park. The second set of awards will go to Karen Miller and John Ballard, cornerstone supporters of the University of Utah Night Sky Studies Summer Internship in partnership with CRNP and the Entrada Institute.
Beginning at 3:00 p.m., Chloe Valentine, Torrey Dark Skies board member, writer/producer at Retrograde Motion Pictures, and assistant site manager at the Capitol Reef Field Station, will present “Keeping Track of Time: Calendar Systems on Planet Earth.” With the moon currently in the midst of its 18.6 major lunar standstill cycle, Chloe has jumped wholeheartedly into lunar explorations, seeking to understand the intriguing and complex lunar cycles.
Following these events at Robbers Roost, activities will move to the Torrey Town Park. CRNP staff, volunteers, and guest amateur astronomers will offer junior astronomy activities using solar telescopes to safely view our closest star from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Following a dinner break, there will be a 1-hour presentation at Robbers Roost at 7:00 p.m., before the evening concludes at the Torrey Town Park.
The keynote speaker, professional astronomer Colin Littlefield, works as an astronomer for the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute and is a member of a speckle interferometry research group based at the NASA Ames Research Center. He has a longstanding research interest in cataclysmic variable stars and has published his research in a variety of peer-reviewed journals. His presentation, “T Coronae Borealis–Expectant Star Explosion” will discuss the history and science of this star, including how an impending thermonuclear blast in T Coronae Borealis called a nova will cause the star to temporarily become about 1,000 times brighter than normal. When viewed through the eyepiece of a telescope, the star T Coronae Borealis looks deceptively unassuming. So why is this seemingly obscure star being hyped to the public as a once-in-alifetime celestial spectacle? Widely anticipated to occur within the next year, this
nova will be visible to the unaided eye, and Littlefield will explain how to observe it and what to expect.
The evening will conclude back at the Torrey Town Park with a star party from 8:30 to 11:00+ p.m. CRNP staff, volunteers, guest amateur astronomers, and community partners will have many different telescopes, including CRNP telescopes, available to view the Milky Way and other celestial wonders. To participate in night sky monitoring, you will want to join the group under the solar panels in the park at 10:00 p.m.
Torrey Mayor Mickey Wright says, “Join us for the Heritage Starfest, an exciting event where we come together to celebrate the beauty of our night skies. There’s nothing quite like experiencing the wonder of a star-filled sky, free from the glow of city lights. Let’s embrace this special opportunity to connect with the stars and enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds us.”
—The Entrada Institute
Mickey Wright, Torrey Town Mayor
Gary Pankow will give an update on Night Sky Citizen Science.
Athens Boyle will discuss Night Sky Economics in Wayne County.
Courtesy Entrada Institute
Courtesy Entrada Institute
Courtesy Entrada Institute
Courtesy Entrada Institute
Chloe Valentine will present "Keeping Track of Time: Calendar Systems on Planet Earth."
Katharine Coles, Utah's third poet laureate, author of 10 poetry collections, will present on the topic, "Save What You Can."
Night Sky Stewardship Awards will be awarded to Lowell Lyon, founding member of the Salt Lake Astronomical Society (above) and Karen Miller and John Ballard, cornerstone supporters of the University of Utah Night Sky Studies Summer Internship (below).
Courtesy Entrada Institute
Astronomy topics will abound at this year's Heritage Starfest!
Courtesy NASA
LOA TOWN
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-ubju-sfi
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
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
PUBLIC HEARING
Joseph Dillion Minks has submitted a conditional use permit application for a proposed business located at 53 S. 100 W. in Loa. The Loa Town Planning/Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing about said application on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 5:30 pm at the Loa Town Hall at 80 West Center in Loa. For more information concerning this application, please contact Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 26, 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
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
TEASDALE SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT
The Teasdale Special Service District is having a public meeting on Monday October 7, 2024 at the Teasdale Fire Station. They will be reviewing and taking comments on updated Resolutions. Contact Melissa Robins at 435425-3140 with any questions.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 26 and OCTOBER 3, 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
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. 23, 2024 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.
GARFIELD COUNTY EXTENSION(S)
97-2369 (A78877): Bruce L. Miller, Jr. 2002 Trust is/are filing an extension for 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (Boulder Town) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.
97-2368 (A78867): Bruce L. Miller, Jr. 2002 Trust is/are filing an extension for 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (South Boulder Town) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 26 and OCTOBER 3, 2024
“What Matters Most to Utahns?”
by Melinda Colton, Utah State University
Envision Utah, a nonprofit organization focused on enhancing the quality of life in Utah communities, conducted an online survey of Utahns in November 2021 to identify their values, priorities, and pressing concerns. The study identified key issues Utahns need to prioritize to ensure that more Utah women and their families thrive.
According to the results, the most important issues both men and women agreed on include water, housing/cost of living, healthcare, education, air quality, and economic development/jobs. Respondents considered diversity and inclusion, climate change, and arts and culture less urgent. But the survey also found that men and women differ in certain areas.
“Women placed higher importance on healthcare, preparation for disasters, diversity and inclusion, climate change, and arts and culture – issues that are more closely linked to overall quality of life,” said Susan R. Madsen, director of the Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP), who partnered with Envision Utah to publish the survey results. “As those who are more likely to serve as primary caregivers for children and elderly family members, perhaps women have more immediate con-
cerns about their health and safety and are more sympathetic to underserved or marginalized groups.”
The numbers echo the 2023 WalletHub gender study gap that ranked Utah as the worst state for women’s equality. The study underscores the need for strategies to address gender disparities in the state’s performance on issues important to all Utahns – especially Utah women.
When participants were asked to review a phrase and indicate if it was unifying and constructive or more divisive and hurtful, women found the word “color blindness” more divisive than men (5.5 compared to 6.1, respectively). The varied perceptions of terms related to divisiveness and inclusivity have never been more apparent than they are in the current political landscape. The findings from this report confirm the obvious: careful communication is essential in policy discussions that seek to affect change; paramount are the terms that evoke different reactions and levels of divisiveness.
“Women rated Utah’s performance lower than men on 14 of the 17 issues,” Madsen said. “This represents a notable gender gap, with women identifying a great need for improvement in these important areas.”
Madsen recommends that policymakers priori-
tize and engage the women adversely impacted in these areas.
“Including more women’s voices in decision-making will ensure that all Utah residents are better represented and served,” she said.
The gender differences in how well Utah is performing emphasize the need for targeted interventions and improvements. Policymakers and organizations must prioritize equality for women in the workplace, including job opportunities, promotions, and equal pay for equal work. Advancing workplace measures and addressing affordable housing and healthcare services can help ease the high costs of living currently facing Utahns.
“Research over the last several decades demonstrates that when individuals and organizations better understand gender differences in values, attitudes, and experiences, more people are better served in ways that yield the greatest impact,” Madsen said.
Authors of the white paper include Madsen, the Karen Haight Huntsman Endowed Professor of Leadership in the USU Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, Eric Dahlin, associate professor of sociology at Brigham Young University, and Kolene Anderson, associate director of the USU Utah Women & Leadership Project.
ANews from Wayne County The Truth About History: Interpretation
and Perception
by Adus F. Dorsey II
ccording to Wikipedia, Eugene Luther Gore Vidal was an American writer and public intellectual known for his acerbic epigrammatic wit. His novels and essays interrogated the social and sexual norms he perceived as driving American life. Gore Vidal once described his country as the United States of Amnesia. “We learn nothing because we remember nothing,” he wrote. Vidal’s point is simple enough: America’s concept of itself is shaped by mythology, not by facts. And it’s harder to address mistakes if you’re unwilling to face them honestly.
Case in point is that Columbus never docked his ship in Nantucket, in fact he missed the whole of the American continent by hundreds of miles on his four voyages into the unknown waters in the west, landing in the Caribbean Islands, not in what we now know is America. And the Pilgrims, well, when they debarked the ship, it is doubtful that they were wearing those stylish hats and pedal pusher pants we are so used to seeing in pictures of the first Thanksgiving when they all sat at the forty-foot table with the happy-to- see-them native Americans.
To remember history as it really happened is a matter of perception, and often there is a lot of creative artistry involved. Ask two people what they saw and when they saw it and they will both tell a different story.
Any good defense lawyer will tell you that eyewitness testimony can be a powerful form of evidence because it comes from individuals who have personally witnessed the event in question. However—and here is the kicker—research in psychology has shown that eyewitness memory can be fallible and susceptible to suggestion, stress, and other factors that may affect recall. Bingo.
The History of Translation is full of mysticism, legends and theories, and there is probably no way to know which one is right. If only The Great Library of Alexandria in Egypt hadn’t burned we might still have a chance to answer this
questions, but, as this is also speculation it is up to you to believe which theory makes more sense.
Translation was believed to be born somewhere in the region of Mesopotamia, Anatolia and Egypt, with some conflicting theories among translators about the precise region where the first translation was done.
One of the most accepted theories states that the first known translation was a poem called The Epic of Gilgamesh, originally written in Sumerian and translated into a variety of Asian languages.
Although it is hard to know exactly, the Bible is considered to be the most translated book in history, followed very closely by the Quran. This hypothesis is probably accurate, as most religious books are translated quickly into many languages to spread their ideas as fast as possible.
The first translators were probably located in the regions of Mesopotamia, Anatolia and Egypt, but their identity is not known precisely. So, as there is no better answer, we can say that the first formal translator whose identity and work is known was Saint Jerome, who translated the Bible from Hebrew & Greek into Vulgar Latin around 400 A.D. Saint Jerome is considered the patron saint of translators, librarians and encyclopedists.
One of the most important events for translation was the discovery and arrival of the printing press. The number of readers and therefore translation jobs grew considerably. The printing press gives writing and translation a new boost since; in order to reach a greater number of readers, it is necessary to translate.
A very significant revolution in the world of translation: the two World Wars and the birth of large international organizations (the UN, UNESCO and the EU.) It is a very relevant historical time, since new technologies appear and, of course, a vast amount of migration and alliances allow new translation modalities to emerge. The need for communication between countries was at its peak and, as a result, it
is a time where several associations of translators emerged in Europe in countries such as Germany and France, among several others.
Online translation is simply the future of translation. Nowadays you can find everything you want to know, or believe, on the internet, and translation is not an exception.
As a rule, I try to steer clear of anything personal in what I write for The Insider, but as recently as last week I had my ego bruised by an individual that “heard” that I wrote something in The Insider that lacked authenticity. The cowboys, the ranchers, the farmers and the ladies that push their carts around the grocery store aisles at Royal’s Foodtown, or the folks that gather for morning conversation at Gordon's, Howie's, M&D and everywhere else that two or more people come together are real people but for the most part are fictitious characters that play important roles in my Wayne County imagination. Authentic…. Well, I have been called worse by lesser people. It is true that I have tried very hard to gather as many stories as possible about Wayne County history that I possibly can from the people that have lived it. The hours and days I was fortunate enough to spend with the likes of Grandma Pace, Bliss Brinkerhoff, Meeks Morell and Barbra Ekker and many, many others were some of my finest days. Most, if not all those folks have crossed the rainbow and left me with the best gift of all, their Wayne County memories.
Is every word they shared with me historically justifiable and absolutely, positively true, no, but it is authentic in the way they remembered it. History can be like that.
History will be kind to me for I intend to write it. – Winston Churchill References: Wikipedia, internet sources, personal recollections and BS in general.
Thurs. Oct. 3rd Roast Beef, Mashed Potatos/Gravy, Corn, Applesauce, Apple Crisp SENIOR CENTER MENUS
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
schedule: Tues. & Fri. at 6pm Call 435-676-3653 All meetings are closed discussion
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
Substitute/Activity Bus
Para-Professionals/Aides at All Schools
Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service
SALARY:
Loa Town
Full-Time
Maintenance Person
Loa Town is looking to hire a full time maintenance person to care for the town. Individual must be self-motivated and willing to do several different jobs. Individual must become a certified water operator. Pay and benefits dependent upon experience. You may pick up an application at the Loa Town Office at 80 W. Center or contact Michelle Brian or Jeanette Taylor at 435-836-2160 for more information. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
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
equal opportunity employer. Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.
Full-time Custodian Bicknell Clinic
Job Posting: Full-time Custodian
Location: Bicknell, UT Organization: Wayne Community Health Center
Position Overview:
Hours:
• Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure spaces are prepared for the next day by sanitizing all surfaces.
• Taking out trash.
• Sanitizing furniture and dusting surfaces.
• Sweep and mop floors and vacuum carpets.
• Wash and sanitize toilets, sinks and shower.
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. Wayne Community Health Center
SERVICES
• Restock disposables (e.g., soap, Paper Towels)
• Clean mirrors and windows
• Secure facilities after operating hours by locking doors, closing windows and setting up the alarm
Qualifications:
• Must be able to pass background check
• Self-motivated and task-oriented
• Team player
Compensation: Pay is dependent upon experience
Benefits:
• 401K
• Sick/Vacation and Holiday Leave
• Medical/Dental/Pharmacy discounts
Application Process: Please email your resume to AmberLee Ellett at aellett@waynechc.org. Wayne Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. We look forward to welcoming dedicated and motivated individuals to our team!
