The Wayne & Garfield County Insider October 10, 2024
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SWUPHD Flu Shootout is Back, Oct. 17
PANGUITCH - The Southwest Utah Public Health Department (SWUPHD) will be holding its annual “Flu Shootout” for Panguitch on Thursday, October 17, at the Panguitch Fire Station from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone can attend this drive-thru (or walk-in) event, where you can get your flu shot quickly and easily while helping the health department practice emergency preparedness and response.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends influenza vaccination for everyone over six months of age in order to reduce the risk of influenza infection and serious complications. High Dose vaccine for people aged 65 and above is also available.
Details:
• When: Thursday, Oct. 17 (1 p.m. - 4 p.m.), all ages • Where: Panguitch Fire
Re-thinking the Rural Ambulance Service
rural counties
Ian Marynowski
As the director of Wayne County EMS, Tiffany Martineau is forced to wear many hats. "Being a medical director for a rural agency you kind of wear several different hats; you're the HR director, you're the supply unit leader, you're the field training officer. You just do a little bit of everything and because your budget really isn't very grand," Martineau said. Here she takes a moment to solve the puzzle of organizing her new ambulance efficiently so that EMTs can provide high level care to future patients.
WAYNE / GARFIELD COS. - During the Wayne County Commission’s April 1 meeting, Bicknell emergency medical technician and nurse Josie Moosman took the
Local Lawyer and Author Partners with Panguitch 6th Grade Class to Fundraise for History Trip to D.C.
by Jaynie Connor
PANGUITCHJeffery J. McKenna, self-published author and partner at Barney, McKenna, and Olmstead law firm, hosted a book signing event Friday, September 20th at 6:00 p.m. at the Panguitch Elementary School. McKenna spoke on "1770 to 1787: The Seventeen Years that Changed the World" and promoted his novel Saving Dr. Warren..."A True Patriot.” He pledged the sales of one hundred signed books to help the local sixth grade students fundraise for their trip to Washington, D.C. The Panguitch sixth grade class and Mr. Cameron Henrie, Panguitch Elementary Social Studies teacher, has been enthusiastically fundraising for
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Jeffery J. McKenna (above) has pledged the sales of one hundred signed copies of his new, self-published novel Saving Dr. Warren..."A True Patriot” to help the Panguitch sixth grade students fundraise for their trip to Washington, D.C. their trip with bake sales, car washes, and “Starving Student” cards. In addition
podium before the commission with an emotional appeal regarding the current state of emergency medical services in the county. “Our EMS services are crumbling,” Moosman said, and
BLM, USDA
FS Issue Proposed Plan for BENM
BEARS EARS NM -
On Thursday, Oct. 3, the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service issued a final environmental impact statement and proposed plan to manage and protect Bears Ears National Monument, one of the richest cultural landscapes in the United States, covering 1.36 million acres of public land in southeastern Utah. The proposed plan, if approved, would ensure lasting protections for the monument’s cultural and natural resources, including ancestral cliff dwellings and culturally significant landscapes, while providing
cited a lack of support, both from the local government and EMS leadership, as cause for poor staff retention and difficulty in providing emergency medical service.
While many Americans take for granted the ability to call 911 and quickly receive law en-
GARFIELD CO.Notes from the September 23 Garfield County Commission meeting:
Starting next year, the National Park Service will be adding two miles of bike path from Bryce Point to the bottom of Red Canyon.
• Footings have been poured for the new hospital addition. A change application will be submitted to the state for rebuilding the Hatch Town Dam.
• A zone change from agricultural to industrial was approved for King's Peak Lumber LLC, a proposed new sawmill north of Panguich.
• Board of Equalization hearing officer’s decision was approved, resulting in total of $300K valuation adjustments.
• Commissioner Leland Pollock noted upcoming retirement of Terry DeLay, Forest Service
October 15, all
TORREY - Starting October 15, all campsites in Fruita Campground at Capitol Reef National Park will be reservable yearround, up to six months in advance. Just like during the peak season (March 1- October 31), campsites will be reservable on Recreation.gov for the winter season as well (November 1 to February 28). Planners and non-
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Why I am Supporting Davina Smith in November
Davina Smith is hands down the most qualified candidate running to represent rural Utahns on this year’s ballot. We all saw the last run against Lyman in 2022, and I, among many of my neighbors and other locals, felt the heartbreak when he won in such a close election. But what has given me hope is seeing how Davina never gave up. She never gave up on us; she never let party or corporate interests divide the coalition or change her values. In fact, she took it as an opportunity to do more. To get to the root of what issues matter to us most- and include that in her platform. It is a true testament to her character and qualifications, and to see a candidate with a heart that has never hardened, gives me tremendous hope. In fact, she went back to the drawing board and asked her team and the communities in District 69, "What can I do to meet my neighbors where they at? What can we do together to make Utah a better place?" In an age of divisive clickbait, memes, and misinformation, she has stood out as a candidate that stands on her values, above all this noise, while uplifting rural voices and values, never losing sight of what
As a longtime resident, neighbor, and friend to many in the southern Utah region, I feel strongly about maintaining our rural lifeways. I would like to see our children stay here, working to build their own lives and families and to prosper. I am voting for Davina Smith on November 5th because we deserve a representative who values respect, accountability, and unity.
Davina Smith’s motivation to run for a seat in the Utah State House is based on love. Smith is a mother of four, and wants rural Utah to continue to be livable for our children.
“My kids are my biggest motivation to build a better world. I love rural Utah and I want there to be affordable housing, sufficient job options, and healthy communities so all of our kids can return
Recently, the Salt Lake Tribune published an article titled, " Harris supporters brave threats, theft and vulgarity in southern Utah's Trump country".
JD Vance, Trump, and many in the MAGA circle still will not admit Trump lost the election. This refusal persists despite sixty-two lawsuits filed by Trump and his supporters that were either dismissed or dropped due to lack of evidence. Many of the lawsuits were considered frivolous. Some of the ruling judges were even Trump appointees.
Furthermore, at least ten of Trump's close associates have been con-
is most important. I will be voting for Davina Smith, and proudly, and I hope to see fellow Utahns in Southern Utah do the same. We could talk about policy, for example, her history in advocating for public education in rural areas. Her tireless advocacy for victims of domestic violence. Her fight to make rural healthcare more accessible, and her outreach in regards to voter registration, which, we all know is a complex conversation when it comes to much of rural Utah. We could talk about how she is working with national parks and local businesses to find a balance, to work with us as locals to make sure our needs are being met. Or we could talk about how she understands what is at stake in this election on an intrinsic level due to her own personal background, upbringing and work in Monument Valley and Blanding. I think deep down we all know this election will come down to two factors: voter turnout and outreach, two things Davina has tirelessly tackled and worked on over the last four years, if not longer. Perhaps we don’t deserve her as a candidate, but we would be lucky to have her representing us. It is time for a
change—none of us are happy with the status quo. None of us want to see this divisive infighting anymore, and I want a representative that can represent those values. I am ready for the candidate that will uplift rural voices, is from this community, and will use theirs to make this state the best it can be. Please join me in my support of Davina
Smith for Utah, District 69. I know in my heart that we will not be disappointed, as her values align with ours, and she will never turn her back on us, nor take the easy way out, or cater to outside interests. She has had our backs, and still does; it is time we had hers.
Annie Glade, Bullfrog
Vote for Davina for State House District 69
Every year, I try to learn new lessons, and I learned significant ones in 2024. One lesson was America provides liberties you see only in this country and why that makes me proud, but my most valuable lesson was to strive to be a decent, hardworking person. This underrated quality keeps our society functioning.
While some value “telling it like it is,” I look for those quietly in the background, plugging away at their job and helping places run. People who don’t need applause for acts like being helpful to one another. Davina Smith is a unique politician, a kind human who runs for office because she genuinely wants to help her neighbors. Davina Smith’s visions put rural Utahns first,
Davina Smith Listens
And importantly Davina believes “Now is the time for us to step up and make it possible for everyone to prosper here, with fair wages, good jobs, a high-quality education, and a healthy environment.”
Davina has worked throughout her life in the fields of education, healthcare and public policy focused on the rural residents of Utah. Davina also understands the importance
of leading by listening first, which contributes to mutual understanding and getting things done with unity.
Davina has sat at many tables and listened to find solutions, build coalitions and advocate for more resources in our communities. She had learned how to use the power of her voice to represent and defend. As our State House District 69 representative, she pledges to use her voice to amplify
Davina Smith - Faithful Public Servant
and thrive here.”
Smith’s leadership philosophy is deeply rooted in an intrinsic desire to be of service. “Service leaders” listen, collaborate, heal divisiveness, build community, and generate solutions that work for the greater good. They are effective because they genuinely care about all the people they serve.
During this campaign, Davina Smith has traveled
far and wide to meet with the citizens of District 69, and has listened earnestly to various perspectives. Smith is enthusiastic about engaging with folks from all points of view, regardless of whom they voted for in the past.
What type of representative do we deserve? One who cares deeply about people? One who is authentic, and stands up for what is beneficial to our commu-
Is This the America We Want?
victed on felony charges. And Trump, himself, has been convicted of thirtyfour felony charges so far and he is under investigation for more.
Currently, there is substantial evidence that Trump and his allies are plotting what they can do to get Trump back in power if he loses the upcoming election. There have been several Republican county clerks and election officials who have been convicted of election tampering. Yet it is the Republicans who having been raising the alarm about voter fraud and election tampering. Several elected conservatives will not commit to a peace-
ful transfer of power. This is blatantly against their oath of office and unconstitutional.
Threats against fellow citizens, denial of facts, convicted felons running
like understanding the need for us to have affordable housing and that our small towns need more autonomy and more local control over the tax dollars that tourism generates.
I also learned the value of keeping your commitments. Davina ran in 2022 and is running again in 2024, committed to helping the same area where she grew up because she wants to see this district succeed.
On November 5th, I’m going to use my lessons from this year and vote for Davina for State House District 69, and I hope readers will join me. Being a gentle and honest person is a strength, and rural Utah would truly thrive under her leadership.
Rosalie Wind, Kanab
our voices; the voices of residents, our neighbors, our families and friends of rural southern Utah. I know Davina, and I know she will listen carefully and work diligently for us at the State Legislature, so it is my pleasure to fully support her candidacy. Please check your voter registration and plan to vote on November 5th.
Marsha Holland, Garfield County
nity? One who has a proven track record of service?
One who has been a lifelong unifier?
We have a unique opportunity to elect a representative who honestly wants to serve ALL of us.
Davina Smith will bring all of our stories to the Capitol. She will show us the true meaning of “representation.”
Marlene A. Israel, Kanab
for office, election tampering, breaking oaths of office, unconstitutional behavior—is this the America we want?
Tom Stechschulte Hatch
News from Wayne County Canyon Country Petroglyphs and Pictographs
by Adus F. Dorsey II
Courtesy Utah State Archives
Some of the earliest recorded history of what is now Wayne County is carved, picked or painted onto rocks, and, as near as anyone can tell, the rocks are in areas where wild game and sometimes supernatural figures once roamed.
WAYNE CO. - Some of the earliest recorded history of what is now Wayne County is carved, picked or painted onto rocks, and, as near as anyone can tell, the rocks are in areas where wild game and sometimes supernatural figures once roamed. So specific were these rocks, and their location, that it is not uncommon to feel their presence before one even comes across them.
Like in days of old, and for the leather-faced Wayne County cowboys and eagle-eyed sheepherders, the ancient markings on the rocks and their location were often landmarks on the dusty trail and a way to track where they were or where they have been. They were curiosities carved in stone that they could ponder over with a chunk of jerky while the cows get something to drink. If you ask a seasoned cowboy where these archaic markings are, then you might as well be asking where the Spanish Conquistadors hid their gold.
Canyon Country Petroglyphs and Pictographs Petroglyphs and pictographs have mystified modern man and early explorers since they were first spied, scratched and pecked into the sheer rock walls throughout canyon country. It is long forgotten whoever it was that first coined the terms petroglyphs and pictographs that we identify with today. According to some scientific depiction, “petroglyph” is a composite word meaning “rock marking," that is, an image cut into a rock surface without any use of pigment or coloring. What are they, who did them, and what do they mean? Over time, and with experimentation, the ancients did learn that the brown desert varnish—iron oxide—and black desert varnish— manganese oxide—on the rock walls produced the best surface to peck long
lasting images into.
The complex chemistry of desert varnish formation is not entirely understood, but it is known that it's a very slow process that involves internal materials, moisture, the hot desert sun, and a series of chemical reactions that produce beautiful draperies and patterns by rain running across the rock surface.
It is generally surmised that canyon country rock art was produced by two cultures that dominated the region—the Anasazi and the Fremont. It is apparent that the individuals within the two cultures that created rock art were quite mobile, no doubt because they were members of hunting and foraging parties.
Not all canyon country rock art is Anasazi or Fremont; subsequent cultures have all too often added their marks to panels of prehistoric art, a few being nomadic contemporary tribes like the Navajos, Paiutes, and Utes. Interpreting canyon country prehistoric rock art and what purpose it served is part of the ancient mystery and is anyone’s guess. It is often thought that, at its core, rock art was used as protective magic, record keeping, amusement, storytelling, and as a way of passing time while waiting for something to eat to trot by.
Some of the earliest white man rock carvings that have been found were done by Denis Julien. Truth be known that if you were to go looking, you would be hard pressed to learn a whole heck of a lot about D. Julien. What little is known is that he was a Creole /French-American beaver fur trader, and sometimes trapper, and if the stories from the river are true, D. Julien was most likely among the very first white men to draw down a gaze upon what would become Wayne County. Try as you might, early records do not show Julien’s birth date, but there is indication that he married an Ioway Native
American named Catherine, and together, they baptized three children in the Saint Louis Cathedral. Sketchy church records show he buried one of his children between 1798 and 1804, and in 1808, the governor of Louisiana Territory, Meriwether Lewis, described him as “an old and much respected trader among the Ioways (sic).”
Like other French trappers, Denis Julien was more adept at riding in a canoe than on a horse and spent more of his life with a paddle in his hands, than he would the reins of a horse.
After Denis Julien, early pioneers to the area are known to have added their own crude inscriptions next to rock carvings that predate them by thousands of years.
In some places, and luckily not all, today’s graffiti artists have decimated and obliterated many ancient rock art panels beyond recognition with heart shaped "Rudy loves Judy," "Beavis is a Butthead," and any number of other insidious inscriptions indicating a low level of mental development. These are the same types of individuals that find it fun to shoot at roadside safety signs because they can’t zero in on anything else.
Remnants and relics of yesterday are meant to remind us of where we once were and how far we have come. They are actual visual reminders that we have a history, and they are reminders of all the things that we have achieved because of the lessons we have learned from our past.
Reference: The Ancient Culture of the Fremont River in Utah, James Knipmeyer Denis Julien, Proper Edge of the Sky, Edward A. Geary, Utah State Archives
Wills, Trusts, and More
Choosing a Guardian for Your Children
If you have young children, you've probably thought about who would raise them if both you and your spouse were to die. It's not an easy thing to consider. However, you can make plans now that will put your fears to rest, knowing that your children will be nurtured and cared for.
You can use your will to name the person you want to be the guardian of your children. The judge will appoint the person you nominated in your will as guardian, unless it is not in the best interests of the children for some reason. If you do not name a guardian in your will, anyone who is interested can request to be appointed. The judge then must decide, without your opinion.
Legally, you may name co-guardians, but keep in mind that coguardians could later go separate ways. Here are some factors to consider when selecting a guardian or co-guardians:
• Is the prospective guardian old enough?
He or she must be an adult, 18 years or older.
• Does your choice have
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a genuine concern for your children's welfare?
Is your choice physically able to handle the rigors of child rearing?
Does he or she have the time? The resources?
Does he or she have children close in age to that of your children? Is this a benefit?
• Does the guardian share your moral beliefs?
• Would your children have to move away from other family members?
If you're having a hard time selecting a guardian, talk with the people you're considering. They may not be willing or able to accept the responsibility. Their feelings about acting as guardian may help you decide.
When you and your child's other parent make your wills, you should name the same person as guardian. Otherwise, in the event of both your deaths, the court would be faced with wishes that conflict, and would have to make the choice. If you don't agree on one person, candid discussions with your potential guardians may help you
reach an agreement.
Most people want their children to stay together. However, you may have good reasons for naming different guardians for different children. In all cases, you should keep the best interests of your children at heart. In most cases a judge would grant custody to a non-parent only if the surviving parent had abandoned the child or was found to be an unfit parent for some reason.
Most people have strong feelings about how they want their children to be raised. Your concerns may cover anything from keeping the children together to religious teachings. All of these wishes can be expressed in your will.
The decisions are difficult. In all cases, the best interests of the children come first. Selecting guardianship for your children is, in itself, a good reason to make a will and trust. Nothing gives greater peace of mind than knowing your children will be cared for if something were to happen to you.
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Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 25 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW.BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM, he would enjoy hearing from you. Additionally, you can RSVP to attend one of his FREE Estate Planning Seminars in Richfield, at 159 North Main Street, every Third Thursday.
Comics country roads
by Lynn Griffin
Finding Cod
Far away in the tropical waters of the Caribbean, two prawns were swimming around in the sea—one called Justin and the other called Christian.
The prawns were constantly being harassed and threatened by sharks that inhabited the area. Finally, one day Justin said to Christian, "I'm fed up with being a prawn. I wish I was a shark, then I wouldn't have any worries about being eaten."
A large mysterious cod appeared and said, "Your wish is granted," and lo and behold, Justin turned into a shark.
Horrified, Christian immediately swam away, afraid of being eaten by his old mate.
Time passed (as it invariably does), and Justin found life as a shark boring and lonely. All his old mates simply swam away whenever he came close to them. Justin didn't realize that his new menacing appearance was the cause of his sad plight.
While swimming alone one day, he saw the mysterious cod again, and he thought perhaps the mysterious fish could change him back into a prawn.
He approached the cod and begged to be changed back, and, lo and behold, he found himself turned back into a prawn.
With tears of joy in his tiny little eyes Justin swam back to his friends and bought them all a cocktail.
Looking around the gathering at the reef, he realized he couldn't see his old pal.
"Where's Christian?" he asked.
"He's at home, still distraught that his best friend changed sides to the enemy and became a shark," came the reply.
Eager to put things right again and end the mutual pain and torture, he set off to Christian's abode. As he opened the coral gate memories came flooding back. He banged on the door and shouted, "It's me, Justin, your old friend, come out and see me again."
Christian replied, "No way man, you'll eat me. You're now a shark, the enemy, and I'll not be tricked into being your dinner."
Justin cried back "No, I'm not. That was the old me. I've changed."
"I've found Cod. I'm a Prawn again, Christian!"
THEME: World Series
ACROSS
1. End of WW2 conference location
6. No longer is 9. Cake with rum
13. *____ Asinoff, author of "Eight Men Out" 14. Invoice qty.
23. Certain tray content 24. Fail to mention 25. Nocturnal flyer
28. Team homophone
30. *Last year's MVP Corey ____
35. Iranian monarch
37. Proactiv target
39. "Superman" star
40. Head of family
41. Button-up or button-down
43. Singles
44. Graduates
46. Symphony member
47. *Number in a baseball lineup
48. Say again
50. Brezhnev's country
52. PST plus three 53. Mouth off 55. Brewed beverage
57. *Fall ____
61. *Two-time World Series MVP winner in 1970s
Two under on one hole in golf
Brewed alcoholic beverage
Grind down
#72 Across, in the olden days
*2003 World Series winner or Marvel leader, Stan
Plural of #62
Eject
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NPS Seeking Public Comments on Slough Channelization Draft EA
GLEN CANYON
NRA - The National Park Service (NPS) Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is requesting public review and comment on an Environmental Assessment (EA) to analyze a proposal to pursue options to prevent reproduction of smallmouth bass (SMB) and other warm water nonnative fish in the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
The proposed action would channelize the River Mile-12 slough in order to reduce water temperature and increase water velocity to help eliminate SMB reproduction, which has been documented in this part of the river. The Bureau of Reclamation would fund construction support for this project as a cooperating agency. Public comments will be accepted
through Oct. 14, 2024.
The EA has been prepared in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act to provide a decision-making framework that effectively evaluates potential issues and impacts to the area’s resources and values. The NPS welcomes public comment submitted online at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/glcasloughea or by mail to: Superintendent, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, P.O. Box 1507, Page, Ariz. 86040. Public comments will not be accepted verbally or by fax or email.
The Southwest Utah Public Health Department (SWUPHD) will be holding its annual “Flu Shootout” for Panguitch on Thursday, October 17, at the Panguitch Fire Station from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Flu Shootout
Cont'd from A1
Station (40 N. 100 E. in Panguitch)
Cost: $25 (cash or credit card, $70 for High Dose) or no charge with proof of the following insurances: Aetna, Cigna, DMBA, Educators Mutual (EMI), Healthy Premier, Medicare, Utah Medicaid, Mo-
tivHealth, PEHP, Select Health, Tall Tree, United Health.
Tips: Bring your insurance card, wear a short-sleeved shirt, and save time by printing out the consent form at swuhealth.gov/flu, fill it out and bring it with you.
—Southwest Utah Public Health Department
We went to Chico, California, for a Torrance firefighters' reunion, and we were gone for six days. We came back, and fall was here and the colors are beautiful. Chico is 800 miles away, and we traveled on the loneliest roads in America. On the road from Beaver to Milford, we passed seven cars, and none of them were going our way. Highway 50 is more of the same, but it has a little more traffic, so it makes for really nice cruising. Shawn’s GPS showed it would take eleven hours. When we were coming home, there wasn’t any traffic at all.
The reunion was great. It’s nice to see the brothers that you used to work with. I was the oldest one there, but it didn’t matter. There was only one person from our class of thirteen that was there; all the rest had passed on. We had dinner together on all four nights, and we caught up on all of their retirements. Like Pat and I, many of them have spent some of their time traveling around the world.
One of the places of interest we went to was a salmon fish hatchery. When they put in the dam there, they put in a waterway below it. Salmon always return to the place they were born and swim upstream
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to lay their eggs. At the base of the waterway is a runway that leads up to the hatchery, and, somehow, they make that swim. They end up in a bin, where they are put to death. They have been out to sea for four or more years, and they are really big by this point. They harvest as many as 10,000 eggs from each female; when they come back to lay their eggs in nature, they die right away. Their meat is used in fertilizer or cat food. Their eggs are put into trays after they have been fertilized with the male’s sperm. When the eggs start to get eyes on them, they are put in runs for six months or longer. When they are big enough, they are released down the same way they got there, back into the ocean, till they reach the time when they go back to the hatchery. The hatchery raises sixteen million salmon that the commercial fishermen or sports fishermen can catch.
The second season should last for another couple of weeks. The weather is wonderful, nice and warm, but very unlike a normal October. A few days ago, Salt Lake City had, for the first time in October, a temperature of 92. The east coast is being hit by its third hurricane
in a short time. Flooding was widespread in states that never had flooding, so many of the homeowners didn’t have flood insurance, and many homes were washed away. The president has FEMA out doing their thing, but with so many storms, they are running out of money. He has responded, and many of our military has been brought in to help. I found it interesting that many retirees are moving to the Carolinas, instead of Florida, because climate change is making it so warm in those two states.
There is good news for some of us. The Delta generating plant is running natural gas to their plant, and that should be done in a year or two. The gas costs more, but it is cheaper than mining for the coal and all of the personnel that it requires to process its use. The government is also putting a billiondollar solar plant in Utah.
As Panguitch keeps getting warmer, I can see that we will have even more new folks moving here.
I am seeing a number of businesses putting up scarecrow displays to make our Main and Center look really nice. The Panguitch Drug Store has flu, COVID-19 and pneumonia shots available. If you
haven’t had your shingles shot, they have them also. The great shootout will be at the Panguitch Fire Station on the 17th. Just show up with your arm out the window and have your insurance papers with you. It is really couch potato time now. The Major League Baseball teams are into their playoffs, and the NBA is starting up. Pro football is under way, as is college ball, and they are all fun to watch. It doesn’t burn many calories, unless you don’t have a remote.
Well, I went to the post office, and there were no politicians wanting money. I did get one from the ex-president wanting all Christians to vote for him. I don’t see the connection from a man who has cheated on all of his three wives and tried to overthrow our government. Most of the excitement will be in the high school sports program, with baseball to be decided this weekend. The finals will be up in the SLC area, in Kearns. Cross country will also have their final in the SLC area. The volleyball final will be at the end of the month, and it will be in Richfield. Enjoy the fall colors. Mack O.
Canyon Creek Services Announces 'Dear Utah' Campaign
SALT LAKE CITYCanyon Creek Services (CCS) in partnership with Utah’s fifteen domestic violence service providers and the Utah Domestic
Violence Coalition is excited to announce a statewide awareness campaign called “Dear Utah.”
A press conference will be held at the Utah State Capitol on October 15, 2024 at 11:15 a.m. to launch the "Dear Utah" campaign, designed to spread awareness about domestic violence in the state and allow those with a connection to share their stories.
• Domestic violence is a problem that impacts all of us. Yet, according to the Women and Leadership Project’s 2023 survey, only twenty-six percent of people surveyed believed that domestic violence is an issue in our state.
• In Utah, one in three
women and one in seven men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime.
• "Dear Utah" is a collective of Utahns dedicated to building awareness around domestic violence by providing a platform where survivors, family members, service providers, healthcare workers, law enforcement, and individuals can share their connections to domestic violence.
The "Dear Utah" press conference is a collaborative event where we will hear from domestic violence service providers, community leaders, and survivors.
• The campaign will be launched on social media and hold its own website where the public can share their story.
Canyon Creek Services is inviting everyone to the press conference on Domestic Violence Awareness Day, located on the Capitol South Steps. Survivors are encouraged to share their stories on www. Dear-Utah.com. Please support the Dear Utah campaign by following @dear_utah on Instagram.
—Canyon Creek Services
The press conference will be held on the south steps of the Utah State Capitol on October 15th, 2024 at 11:15 a.m.
Garfield Commission: A report on the Glen Canyon Travel Management Plan, the county’s objections regarding the GSENM Resource Management Plan, the BLM's Henry Mountain Travel Management Plan, dumpsters, and approval of a $5K donation to Nashville Stars over in Bryce Canyon discussed.
District Ranger in Escalante, saying DeLay has negotiated NEPA requirements and “done a lot” for clearing the way for wood harvesting off Dixie National Forest.
Public Works Director Dave Dodds reported on the Glen Canyon Travel Management Plan. He said the current plan, which was modified years ago, has allowed OHVs from the lower portion of Flint Trail from Hite up to Poison Springs Road. Now, he said SUWA wants GCNRA to close it again. Dodds said he’s recommending that the county treat this trail as a county road, subject to RS2477 regulations, if GCNRA decides on closure.
Dodds also reported on the Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument (GSENM) Resource Management Plan, with its
Alternative E draft still in comment period. The county’s objections will focus on reduced grazing area and allotments, travel restrictions, and identification of protected objects. Commissioner Pollock is also working with legal consultant Mark Ward and the rancher group who will also be protesting grazing closures.
The BLM’s Henry Mountain Travel Management Plan seems to be more benign, according to Dodds, in that closures are limited to old and unused mining roads. Designated routes are the actual roads that people have been using.
The last topic of public works was about dumpsters. Dodds said the county is working on centralizing dumpster locations within communities, starting with Panguitch Lake; next year, they’ll focus on Tropic. Dodds also wants to get the message out that dumpsters will be removed from communities if construc-
Fruita Campground:
Instead of finding an empty site and paying with an envelope, you will go to recreation.gov, or use the recreation.gov app, to search for available sites at the Fruita Campground. Once you select your preferred site, follow the instructions to finish securing and paying for the site. It’s that easy. Fruita Campground
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to everyone. On October 15, all dates through the winter will be open to reserve. Are you a person who goes with the flow and likes to have some flexibility? Don’t worry—you’re still in luck. Fruita Campground is quiet during the winter season; if you visit without a prior reservation, you should be able to easily find an available site and book it when you arrive. Planning to stay in Fruita Campground on December 31st to ring in the New Year? You can reserve a site ahead of time, or when you arrive.
How is this process different than before?
Previously during the winter, Fruita Campground operated on a first-come, first-served basis. Campers could only secure a site once they arrived in Fruita Campground the night they planned to camp. Campers would then pay for the site using a fee envelope and place the envelope into a fee canister.
So how exactly do I register for a site in the
Winter Season?
Instead of finding an empty site and paying with an envelope, you will go to recreation.gov, or use the recreation.gov app, to search for available sites at the Fruita Campground. Once you select your preferred site, follow the instructions to finish securing and paying for the site. It’s that easy.
What are some other important things to note about the change?
Loop C closes during the winter season due to a risk of freezing pipes in the Loop C bath house. The bath house will close in mid-November and the loop will close to camping December 1.
• While Loop C is closed in the winter season, generators are allowed in Loops A and B, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. The rest of the year, generators are only allowed in Loop C. • Fruita Campground will no longer accept payment by cash or check.
If you are reserving a campsite in the park, Wi-Fi is available at the Visitor Center, and coming soon, at the Loop A kiosk.
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tion waste continues to be dumped in them.
Finally, the Commission approved a $5K donation to Nashville Stars over in Bryce Canyon, an event planned for next August 1-2 that will bring in stars from Nashville. Tim Gates, currently performing at Ebenezers, is heading the effort, which he described as an opportunity for younger songwriters and local artists to share space with big entertainers. The first night will be for the songwriters; the second night will be for the public. He said this is not a money-making program; it’s a benefit primarily for local residents.
The Commission went into closed session to discuss litigation.
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/. —Insider
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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.
Schools and Sports
Tri County Bookmobile Hosts Makers Market, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, & Dec. 14
An example of earrings that homeschool student Della, age 9 of
Makers Market at the
BICKNELL - TriCounty Bookmobile headquarters, at 79 N. 100 W. in Bicknell, has agreed to host Makers Markets on October 12th, November 9th, and December 14th. The market will be open from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on those Saturdays.
headquarters
A Makers Market is a unique opportunity to allow our budding entrepreneurs a chance to acquire their first business experience. Children ages 6-18 are allowed to sell anything they have made at this market. That means anything: art, crocheted animals, diamond paintings, Shrinky Dinks, slime, earrings, bracelets, wood carvings, etc. We hope this will teach them the skills of hos-
pitality, marketing, and, for some, money management. Those under 10 will need an adult to attend with them. There is no charge for this event, though we are asking that those wishing to participate sign up for a spot as space is limited. Contact our Girl Scout Troop Leader / Headquarters Librarian, Amber Fullerton, at the li-
brary or at amfullerton@ utah.gov.
Each Makers Market will be open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to come out to support the Bookmobile.
This is sponsored by the 4H / USU Extension, Circle Cliff Ranch Alpacas, and Girl Scout Troop 1647. —Tri-County Bookmobile
Fundraiser: Mr. Henrie is doing an amazing thing taking the local sixth grade students to Washington, D.C. —Jeffery J. McKenna, self-published author and partner at Barney, McKenna, and Olmstead law firm
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to fundraising, they have also been learning history. McKenna was asked to come in and speak at the end of “Constitution Week” and covered key events that formed the nation, from the Boston Massacre on March 5, 1770, to the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787.
About his book, Saving Dr. Warren..."A True Patriot", McKenna said, "Dr. Joseph Warren may be the most important founding father that you have never heard of. He and Paul Revere were close friends, and it was Dr. Warren that sent Paul Revere on his iconic midnight ride." Dr. Warren was appointed as a general in the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, but tragically lost his life just three days later at the Battle of Bunker Hill. He served as a soldier and is remembered as the first American hero. More geographical landmarks bear his name than those of any founding father, except for George Washington. Yet, his contributions have largely been overlooked.
"My story is about a modern fourteen-year-old boy living right after the aftermath of September 11th. Through a meeting with a long-lost great uncle that was a WWII Medal of Honor recipient, this boy is given a musket ball
that remarkably connects him to 1770s Boston and adventures with Dr. Warren,” continued McKenna.
“This fourteen-year-old boy will take on the task of saving Dr. Warren at the Battle of Bunker Hill. The question is, can he do it?" McKenna spent twenty years perfecting his book, and he rewrote it four times. A self-proclaimed history buff and studier of the U.S. Constitution, he
was overjoyed with the opportunity to help the local sixth graders learn more about the United States and its early days, as well as to fundraise for the opportunity for them to see these sites with their own eyes.
"Mr. Henrie is doing an amazing thing taking the local sixth grade students to Washington, D.C.," McKenna said. If you would like to purchase the book, Sav-
ing Dr. Warren..."A True Patriot" is available for purchase on Amazon, or locals can contact Mr. Henrie, and he can coordinate getting the reader a signed copy. All of the proceeds— the paperback copy is $19.95—will go towards helping the sixth grade class pay for their trip. If you would like to donate to the trip fund, you may also contact Mr. Henrie at cameron.henrie@garfk12.org.
by Mack Oetting
The baseball team is still rolling, with wins over Bryce Valley and Pinnacle, and will get a bye for the first round at Spanish Fork and will have played in the quarter finals. The state championships will be played up in Kearns on Oct. 11-12. I wish them good luck in the championship playoffs.
The cross country team still has a few races left. On the 10th, they will race at Bryce Valley at 4:00. Region will be held at Valley, also at 4:00, on the 15th. The race will be on the golf course, which is a great place for the race. You can stand in the middle of the course and see the whole race.
The volleyball team had another great week, beginning with a game against 4A Dixie Valley from St. George. They have some really good players, but they really were outcoached by Coach Norris.
All of the games were really close, with the last one having a score of 27 to 25. The Cats took them out in three games, and they had their best team effort of the year. Dixie struggled passing the ball, and because of this, their setting was not very good, and they didn’t fill in the spaces that were left. It was a really fun game to watch. The next game was against Tabiona. I had heard that Rich wasn’t that good this year, but Tabiona was the best of the north. Tabiona really had a tough two days. They played down in Valley on Friday night, played us on Saturday morning, and then finished up at Piute in the afternoon. But, as the Cats have done all season long with 1A teams, Panguitch beat them in three, with the last two games having a score of twentyfive to less than ten. This weekend, there is the Sevier Valley Center tournament at Richfield on the 11 - 12th. The volleyball team season lasts a little while longer until Nov. 1 - 2. They do still have a couple of games left. On the 17th, Piute will be here in Panguitch, and on the 24th, Kanab will also be here.
Courtesy Amber Fullerton
Bicknell, is planning on selling at the
Tri-County Bookmobile
at 79 N. 100 W. in Bicknell.
EMTs:
Counties and cities in these rural areas need to sit down and say, OK, we know this isn't sustainable the way it is.
It’s really hard to run rural service, let's figure out the best we can do with the funding and the situation that we're in.
—Andy Smith, Grand County Emergency Medical Services Special Service District Director
forcement, fire or medical services, the role of EMS in that system has been muddy. “Back in the 70s, at some point we made the really dumb decision that EMS should be billed as a health care service instead of a public safety service,” said Andy Smith, Grand County Emergency Medical Services Special Service District Director. Smith also serves as a leading member of the Rural Emergency Medical Services Directors Association of Utah (REMSDAU), a group whose mission is to unify and empower rural EMS directors to lead emergency services into the future.
This small but important distinction between “health care service” and “public safety service” has meant that ambulance services are treated more akin to a taxi cab ride, resulting in patients being charged—and ambulances getting paid—only if transport to a hospital was completed.
“It’s a perverse incentive, for an ambulance service to pay their bills, they have to transport them to the hospital. And the service wasn’t guaranteed. It’s the way EMS has been from the beginning, and that's why urban areas that have a lot of transports are usually better funded,” explained Smith. “But not everyone needs to go to the ER, especially in rural areas where it can be really far away.”
The need to streamline EMS with other emergency services drove the creation of REMSDAU in 2018. The organization lobbied and, eventually, they were able to transfer the Bureau of EMS to Utah’s department of Public Safety in 2020. This change has caused EMS to be considered essential to public safety, securing general fund appropriations, tax money and additional access to benefits for first responders, disincentivizing needless transports by providing other sources of funding.
While this administrative change offered hope for the future of rural EMS across Utah, the feeling was clearly not mutual for Josie Moosman as an EMS technician. For residents of Boulder, Utah, in Garfield County, it meant the loss of their own ambulance in May 2023 due to a lack of trained EMTs and funding. Issues with emergency medical services have appeared multiple times in commission meetings in both Wayne and Garfield counties over the past year.
“EMS has become busier and busier in rural Utah,” Smith said. “We've always paid for the service one way or another and usually that was on the backs of volunteers. We call that the ‘volunteer subsidy.’ Because they weren’t paid, and we didn’t have to bill for their work, volunteers basically subsidized the ambulance service. But over the last decade that volunteer subsidy has been going away.”
Ron Harris, a volunteer advanced EMT in Garfield County and Health and Safety director
of Ruby’s Inn, has seen the industry change dramatically since first becoming certified in 1989. Being someone who wears many hats, he understands the difficulties which volunteer first responders face.
“Either people are moving faster than ever or I'm getting slower, but it just seems like I'm busier now than I've ever been,” said Harris. “People just don't volunteer their time as much. Fire departments are seeing it all across the nation, EMS is seeing it all across the nation, volunteerism is down and even full-time departments are struggling to stay staffed.”
He explains that this could largely be due to people's time just being more valuable in today's economy, making it harder to justify being on call for a modest stipend, or clocking out from a well-paid job to go out on a call.
Josie Moosman attested to this in her Wayne County Commission statement, explaining that in 2022 she was paid $3,214 for 1,178 hours of work, or roughly $2.73 an hour.
“We get our stipend at the end of the year, and it’s nice to have for Christmas,” said Harris, “but I can't make a living at it.”
Despite this, Garfield County has been able to retain a strong volunteer ambulance force. “People aren’t in this for the money,” said Harris “It's our community. We’re responding to our neighbors, our friends, people we know.” To help people who care get involved, Harris and his wife, Susan, a nurse at Garfield Memorial and EMT herself, host a biennial EMT course. The 140 hour training comes at an extremely discounted price if students agree to wear a pager for the ambulance. This program introduced thirteen new EMTs to Garfield County in 2024, bringing the total to eightyfive.
Wayne County partners with Sevier County to offer a similar education program and has been maintaining a staff of around forty part-time EMTs. While these num-
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tion that we're in,” Smith said. Whether it involves hiring a limited number of full-time EMTs, or cross training firefighters and law enforcement to be able to perform medical duties, or providing more community education to help accelerate a patient's access to care, the structure of rural EMS is due for some updates. “Let's let our community decide what they want out of an ambulance service.” EMTs Cont'd from
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bers may sound fairly reasonable, they still leave holes in the schedule. Each ambulance requires two EMTs to run, and they need to be available 24/7. With four ambulances, Wayne County would need nearly fifty full-time employees to be fully staffed.
While these subsidized education programs are good at bringing new personnel in the door, they do not offer much for keeping the schedule filled out long term. Many first responder jobs are subject to high rates of burnout, whether it be from the emotional stress of the job, the burden of continuing education or even the lack of work to do. Creating a remedy for burnout often involves starting with providing a place where people want to work and have the resources to thrive.
“When I look at my budget, I know I can’t afford to pay my firefighters much, but if I can get them the best equipment possible and the resources they need to be successful, maybe that will keep them excited to show up,” said Chris Whetton, the Wayne County Fire District chief.
His sentiment is reflected almost unanimously throughout the various counties and districts in rural southern Utah.
Garfield and Grand counties are both able to maintain a number of stateof-the-art ambulances, and Tiffany Martineau, Wayne County Ambulance Director, along with her predecessor, Cassidy Brown, were able to secure additional grant funding beyond her normal annual budget to purchase and outfit a new ambulance. Additional money, before payroll, must also be spent providing for mental health support and opportunities for staff and volunteers to continue their education through workshops, online learning modules and physical practice.
“In my experience in rural areas, the pay is important, but only to a point. What’s more important is making sure they have good equipment, good culture, good protocols, a good environment,” explains Smith. “And all of those things take money, even if it's not for actually paying people. So at the end of the day, money is a
major factor in providing this service.”
Smith explains that REMSDAU’s aim to ask the state legislature to provide more opportunities for funding and supporting rural EMS. “Counties and cities in these rural areas need to sit down and say, OK, we know this isn't sustainable the way it is. It’s really hard to run rural service, let's figure out the best we can do with the funding and the situa-
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Tiffany Martineau, Wayne County EMS director, sorts through the mountain of equipment needed to adequately outfit Wayne County's fourth and newest ambulance. The bill for the fully outfitted rig approached nearly half a million dollars, or as much as Wayne County EMS's entire annual budget. It was paid for with grant money supplied by the Local Assistance & Tribal Consistency Funds (LATCF) & American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Andy Smith is the director of the Grand County Emergency Medical Services Special Service District. While it's name
quite the mouthful, they are one of the largest rural EMS operations in southern Utah with
annual budget of $4 million dollars supplied through taxes, grants, payment in lieu of taxes (PILT)
federal land in the county and state and county general funds. This all supports keeping two ambulances staffed around the clock.
LAND FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION:
Utah Trust Lands Administration is selling a 2.5 acre property near the town of Hatch at a public online auction to be held November 14-19, 2024. This property is located near the Mammoth Creek Fish Hatchery in Garfield County and currently has no access. A minimum acceptable price has been set at $13,000. Financing is available. For more information, please call (801) 538-5163 or visit trustlands.utah.gov. (C-27225)
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 10, 17 & 24, 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 Nov. 6, 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
CHANGE APPLICATION(S)
61-3500 (a52149): Amanda and Robert Garrett, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.5328 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 mile NE of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.
61-3521 (a52157): Brian Baker, Karen Carter, Mari Jo Carter propose(s) using 1.4 ac-ft. from groundwater (5.5 miles southwest of Hatch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.
89-1102 (a52159): Ott`s Ranch Inc. propose(s) using 14 ac-ft. from the Yellow Creek (Southwest of Cannonville) for STOCKWATERING.
61-3524 (a52165): David T. and Leslie G. Bax propose(s) using 0.0031 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (12 miles west of Hatch) for DOMESTIC.
WAYNE COUNTY
NEW APPLICATION(S)
95-5537 (A84419): Spencer Lamar Mulford propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (Grover, UT) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.
95-5538 (A84420): Jordan Mulford propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (Grover, UT) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.
95-5539 (A84421): Leslie Mulford-Reiser propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (Grover, UT) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.
95-5540 (A84422): Marie Mulford propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (Grover, UT) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.
95-5541 (A84423): Robert C. Mulford propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (Grover, UT) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.
95-5542 (A84424): Stephenie Mulford Staley propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (Grover, UT) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E., State Engineer
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 10 & 17, 2024
LAND FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION:
Utah Trust Lands Administration is selling a 38.35 acre parcel, within the city limits of the town of Tropic, at an online public auction, to be held November 14-19, 2024. The property is in Garfield County. The Grand Staircase National Monument is located to the south of the parcel. The minimum acceptable price is set at $994,000. Financing is available. For more information, please call (801) 538-5163 or visit trustlands.utah.gov. (C-27211)
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 10, 17 & 24, 2024
PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING THE GROUNDWATER RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATION POLICY FOR EMERY/JOHNS VALLEY
What: Public Meeting
Who: Emery/Johns Valley Water Users
When: November 14, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Garfield County Courthouse
55 South Main Panguitch, UT 84759
Purpose: The purpose of the meeting is to present the results of a recently published groundwater hydrology study performed by the Utah Geological Survey and to present updates to the groundwater appropriation policies in the valley. Personnel from the Division of Water Rights will be available to take all questions and comments provided by the general public and interested parties.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, but would like to provide input, please send your written comments to:
Division of Water Rights
1594 West North Temple Suite 220
PO Box 146300
Salt Lake City UT 84114-6300
Agenda for November 14, 2024 Public Meeting ---ooOoo---
1. Welcome/Introduction
2. Summary of Groundwater Hydrology Study by UGS Staff
3. Update to Groundwater Appropriate Policy
5. Public Questions/Comments
In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act, individuals needing special accommodations should notify Melissa Bowdren at (801) 538-7370 at least three (3) days prior to the meeting.
Information from the meeting will be posted on the Utah Division of Water Rights website at https://waterrights.utah.gov as a resource for those who are unable to attend the meeting or require additional information.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 10 & 17, 2024
INVITATION TO BID
CITY
PANGUITCH
CONSTRUCTION OF ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY
Panguitch City is seeking sealed bids from qualified contractors for the construction of a new Animal Control Facility. This facility will provide essential services for the management and care of animals within our community.
Project Details:
• Project Location: 420 E Center Panguitch, Utah
• Scope: Construction of an animal control facility, including indoor and outdoor kennels and a storage room for supplies.
Bid Submission:
• Sealed bids must be submitted by 5:00 pm October 22, 2024.
Bids must include a detailed estimate of costs, proof of insurance, contractor's license, and relevant experience. Bids will be opened at the Panguitch City Council Meeting on October 22, 2024 @ 5:30 pm.
Bid Documents: Bid documents are available at the Panguitch City Office 25 S. 200 E. Panguitch, Utah or by email to mat.panguitchcity@gmail.com
Panguitch City reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
We look forward to your participation in this important project.
For more information, please contact: Mat Houston 435-676-8585 email mat.panguitchcity@gmail.com
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 3, 10 & 17, 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
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
TORREY TOWN MAIN ST. WATER LINE IMPROVEMENTS SECTION 00 11 13
Torrey Town (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Torrey Town Main St. Water Line Improvements SU1228S
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received on October 16th at 2:00 PM via quest cdn online bidding network. The Project includes the following Work: Abandonment of 4” Existing water line and replacing with Installation of 1250 feet of 8” DR-11 HDPE water line. Reconnecting service connections to new water line. And roadway repair.
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 at Torrey Town Hall at 75 East 100 North on October 9th at 2:00 PM.
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 October 14th 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: Torrey Town By: Mickey Wright
Title: Mayor
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 3 & 10, 2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ESCALANTE CITY
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 25, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Municipal Building Authority of Escalante City (the "Issuer"), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) declaring its intention to issue its Lease Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”), pursuant to the Utah Local Government Bonding Act, Title 11, Chapter 14, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended and to call a public hearing to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds. The Issuer shall hold a public hearing on October 21, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. The location of the public hearing is in the City Office, 56 North 100 West, Escalante, Utah. The purpose of the meeting is to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds and any potential economic impact to the private sector from the construction of the Project to be funded by the Lease Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $1,250,000 for financing the construction of an addition to the medical clinic and related facilities. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate. DATED this 25th day of September, 2024. /s/ Stephanie Steed City Recorder
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 3 & 10, 2024
BENM: We hope the invitation to return to our ancestral homelands as collaborative managers will commence a much-needed collective healing process. This Proposed Resource Management Plan represents the Tribes’ deep engagement with, and commitment to, the first national monument established at the request of five Tribal Nations and the first to formally adopt Traditional Indigenous Knowledge as a guiding principle in the enduring management framework for the monument.
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continued opportunities for outdoor recreation such as hiking, camping, and hunting.
The plan incorporates Tribal input, feedback from cooperators, stakeholders, and the public, and is informed by the best available science, including Indigenous Knowledge, to ensure balanced use and protection of important resources. The Presidential Proclamation establishing the monument called for Tribal co-stewardship of the monument and established the Bears Ears Commission, comprised of representatives from five Tribes whose ancestral homelands are in part encompassed by the monument.
“Through collaboration and coordination with the Forest Service, Bears Ears Commission, Tribal Nations, partners, local communities, stakeholders, and the public, we have proposed great steps to protect and preserve Bears Ears National Monument,” said BLM Utah State Director
C—The Bears Ears Commission
Greg Sheehan. “The proposed plan would ensure that opportunities for recreation, livestock grazing, and other appropriate and compatible uses continue well into the future.”
“The Bureau of Land Management and our many partners have provided essential insights in determining the management direction for Bears Ears National Monument,” said Forest Supervisor of the Manti-La Sal National Forest Barbara Van Alstine. “These efforts will serve current and future generations who access Bears Ears in all its diverse uses.”
"Bears Ears is integral to our ceremonies, traditions, and identity as Tribal Peoples. Co-stewarding this sacred landscape with our agency counterparts ensures we can continue passing down our cultures and lifeways,” said The Bears Ears Commission, recognizing the value of co-stewardship between federal agencies and Tribes. “We hope the invitation to return to our ancestral homelands as collaborative managers will commence a much-needed
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Volunteer Coordinator/ Animal Care
Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator/Animal Care Overview: Color Country Animal Welfare in Torrey, Utah is a non-profit organization that provides temporary shelter for dogs and cats with an aim toward suitable adoption, and it also provides pet boarding to the public for a fee.
Job Summary: This full-time position coordinates and trains volunteers on appropriate animal handling practices; coordinates with foster families, boarded pet owners, adopters, customers, donors, and community members. This position also includes checking in boarded animals and assisting with the care of rescued animals, including feeding, cleaning enclosures, and overseeing play time. The following skills are preferred:
• Competency with computers and POS software.
• Familiarity with the humane handling of dogs and cats.
• Cleaning, organizing, and keeping a tidy workspace.
• Friendliness and strong customer relations skills.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays. Salary range: $17.00 to $18.50 per hour.
To apply: Send a letter of application and your resume to info@colorcountryanimalwelfare.org by October 31, 2024.
collective healing process. This Proposed Resource Management Plan represents the Tribes’ deep engagement with, and commitment to, the first national monument established at the request of five Tribal Nations and the first to formally adopt Traditional Indigenous Knowledge as a guiding principle in the enduring management framework for the monument."
The BLM and Forest Service opened a public comment period for the draft resource management plan for the Monument in March 2024. During the comment period, BLM and Forest Service held seven public meetings; two advisory committee meetings; received, reviewed, and addressed nearly nineteen thousand public comments; and continued to engage with local stakeholders and cooperators. The agencies also worked closely with the five Tribes of the Bears Ears Commission—the Hopi Tribe, Navajo Nation, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, and the Pueblo of Zuni—whose ancestral lands are included in the monument and who maintain historic and cultural connections to the lands the BLM and Forest Service now manage.
In addition to the protection of cultural resources, the proposed plan ensures appropriate existing uses—including cattle grazing, recreation, and traditional gathering of firewood and plants—will continue. The plan recognizes the Monument’s role as a place of recreation for hikers, backpackers, climbers, and rafters, and as a place of solace and respite for visitors.
A Notice of Availability will publish in Friday's, Oct. 4, Federal Register to begin a 30-day protest period and a 60-day Governor’s Consistency Review. The USDA Forest Service is following BLM’s protest procedures. The protest period ends Nov. 4, 2024. Following the protest resolution and governor’s consistency review response periods, the BLM will issue a Record of Decision and approved Resource Management Plan, and the Forest Service will issue a Record of Decision amending the 1986 MantiLa Sal National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan.
Those who previously participated in the planning process and have an interest that is (or may be) adversely affected by the proposed plan may file a plan protest electronically via the BLM National NEPA Register (preferred); or delivered to: BLM Director, Attention: Protest Coordinator (HQ210), Denver Federal Center, Building 40 (Door W-4), Lakewood, CO 80215. For additional information, please contact Jill Stephenson at 435-2592100.
—Bureau of Land Management
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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
Substitute/Activity Bus
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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.
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
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Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, Stewed Tomatoes, Fruit Salad, Hashbrowns, Sticky Bun
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.
Bryce Valley Senior Lunches at the BRYCE VALLEY Senior Center
TUES Oct. 15th
Cheeseburger, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Carrots, English Chips, Brownie
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All meals are served with milk & bread. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors and $10 for those under 60 years of age.
Loa Town is looking to hire a full time maintenance person to care for the town. Individual must be selfmotivated 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.
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For Victims of Domestic Violence, Rape, and Sexual Assault
Canyon Creek Services
Emergency Safehouse 435-865-7443 Mobile Team 435-233-5732
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145 East 100 North, Richfield Office Hours
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Shelter is open 24 hrs, 7 days a week Phone Number 435-896-9294
Counseling Services Central Utah Counseling Richfield Office
255 S Main Street, Richfield Office Hours 435-896-8236
24 Hour Emergency Service 877-469-2822
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.
Wayne Community Health Center
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.
• 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!
Wayne Community Health Center 128 South 300 West Bicknell, 84715 435-425-3744 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
