The Wayne & Garfield County Insider October 17, 2024
The Importance of Pet Vaccinations
by Color Country Animal Welfare
Wayne Co. Families Need Childcare Options
TORREY - Just like humans, dogs, cats and other animals are susceptible to catching viruses and other transmissible diseases. If your pet is ever around other animals, exposure to infectious disease is possible. Even pets that look healthy on the outside may be sick, so keeping your vaccines up to date is a good way to prevent illness. Whether you’ve just adopted a kitten or an older dog, getting your pet vaccinated is a key step to ensuring a healthy and happy life for your animal. Vaccines are products designed to trigger protective immune responses and prepare the immune system to fight future infections from disease-causing agents. They stimulate the immune system’s production of antibodies that identify and destroy disease-causing organisms that enter the body and can keep our animals safe from many Valley Christian
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WAYNE CO. - When Sheri Clark was raising young children in Wayne County twenty years ago, one of her biggest fears was that her daycare provider would close. "If you
GCC Announces the Closure of BLM Retail Stores at Escalante, Cannonville, Kanab, Paria, Big Water & Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Centers
had a babysitter, you were worried that they were going to move on because all of them were so full and busy," she says.
According to Clark, there were four or five li-
Dixie NF Christmas Tree Permits Available Online
DIXIE NF - The USDA Forest Service is again selling Christmas tree permits through Recreation.gov, which makes it convenient for visitors to find and purchase permits to cut holiday trees from their favorite National Forest. Recreation.gov makes it easy to purchase a permit. However, the public is always welcome to purchase a permit from their local National Forest Office.
“We are thrilled to see so many people embrac-
censed providers in Wayne County at that time. Nowadays, there is not a single licensed daycare facility in the county, so parents find themselves with an entirely new set of worries: Who
will watch my children so I can go to work? What work-from-home job can I get so that I can stay home
PANGUITCH - Valley Christian Fellowship, located at 585 E. 50 N. in Panguitch, has announced the calling and hiring of their new Pastor, Jacob Seifert. Seifert is a native of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and moved to St. George in January of 2022 before coming to Panguitch. Seifert has been serving at Valley Christian Fellowship, since September of 2023, as an Interim Intern Pastor. Being partial to a small town and rural environment, Valley Christian Fellowship was a perfect fit, and by unanimous decision, he was chosen as the man to lead the church in Panguitch.
“I have really taken to Panguitch and our church during my first year here, and praise the Lord for allowing this opportunity to become permanent. I look
Lance and Kristin Davis Expand Grocery Business with Acquisition of Joe’s Main Street Market
of
to announce their upcoming
PAGE - Glen Canyon Conservancy (GCC) has announced the closure of retail outlets at Bureau of Land Management (BLM) visitor centers in Utah, including in the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center, Cannonville Visitor Center, Kanab Visitor Center, Paria Contact Station and Big Water Visitor Center as of September 30, 2024. In addition, GCC is closing its retail outlet at the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center in Colorado as of November 2, 2024. This decision was made due to decreased sales and reductions in
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PANGUITCH - Lance and Kristin Davis, owners of Honey’s Marketplace in Kanab, Utah, are excited to announce their upcoming acquisition of Joe’s Main Street Market in Pan-
guitch, Utah. The Davis family, well-established in the grocery business, purchased Honey’s Marketplace in 2021 and are now expanding their operations with this new venture.
Lance Davis brings valuable experience to this acquisition, having previously served as store
Courtesy Sheri Clark
Sheri Clark's daughter, Kolbi Bradbury (above), watches her nephew, Jaxon King (above), as her sister, Darci, gets the business—the Clark family owns the Chuckwagon in Torrey—ready to open for a previous season. Because of a lack of daycare facilities in Wayne County, the family allows their employees to bring their children to work.
Courtesy Glen Canyon Conservancy The Glen Canyon Conservancy retail outlet at Kanab Visitor Center.
Courtesy Lance Davis
Lance and Kristin Davis, owners
Honey’s Marketplace in Kanab, Utah, are excited
acquisition of Joe’s Main Street Market in Panguitch, Utah.
Griffin’s Grocery in Escalante Hosts 50th Birthday Party for Employee Billy Cox
ESCALANTE - Griffin’s Grocery in Escalante hosted a 50th birthday party on Monday, October 7, for em-
ployee Billy Cox (above right), and dozens of customers visited the store to wish him a happy birthday and enjoy some ice cream and cake, served by Brent Griffin (above left). Cox has worked at Griffin’s Grocery for many years—so many, in fact, the Griffins can't remember exactly when he started. “We’re trying to figure out how long he’s worked here,” said store owner Kathie Griffin, but she figured it was somewhere around 25-30 years. Cox helps bring in freight to the store aisles, “which is a tremendous help,” said Griffin. “He’s the dolly-master.” She said she also appreciates Cox’s friendliness to customers—locals and visitors alike—and noted that among his favorite things are his (original) home state of Nebraska and his two cats—which he can often be seen taking for walks near his home along 100 North. —Insider
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director of Honey’s Marketplace for five years before becoming an owner.
“This is something we have been thinking about for a long time, and we are excited about the new adventure,” said Lance Davis. “We hope to continue providing great service and maintain the high standards that Joe and Nannette have worked so hard to build over the years.”
Joe and Nan both expressed gratitude to the community, “We would
Joe and Nannette Nay have operated the store for forty-nine years, and now, after twenty-two years of ownership and dedicated service to the Panguitch community, they are passing the torch. The Nays have built a strong reputation, and the Davis family plans to honor that legacy while gradually making improvements to the store. There are no immediate plans to change staffing, management, or customer experience, ensuring a smooth transition for employees and customers alike.
expected to be completed in the coming months. In the long term, Lance and Kristin plan to make improvements to their business as they strive to meet the growing needs of the community. As Lance and Kristin look to the future, they are excited about the opportunities southern Utah presents.
The store will remain open and operate as usual throughout the ownership transition, which is
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“We see great potential here, and we are eager to continue growing our business in this beautiful region full of great people,” said Kristin Davis.
Joe's Market: This is something we have been thinking about for a long time, and we are excited about the new adventure. We hope to continue providing great service and maintain the high standards that Joe and Nannette have worked so hard to build over the years.—Lance Davis, owner of Honey’s Marketplace like to thank the community for their support of Joe’s Main St., Market over the last 22 years. We appreciate the friendships we’ve built and will always cherish the memories made with our employees and guests over the years. We are excited to officially retire and find out what that means. We are excited for Lance and Kristen Davis as they take over the business—they will do a wonderful job and will be a great asset to the community.”
—Lance and Kristin Davis, Honey’s Marketplace
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In Support of the Rural Health Care Sales Tax
I’ve have been a first responder for 47 years, and as a neighbor who has devoted a lot to protecting my neighbors, I’m asking you, my fellow Wayne County voters, to help our volunteer responders to do the job they do for you.
When someone dials 911 in Wayne County, they expect what they see on TV, responders heading out in seconds and arriving on-scene in the next clip. The reality is that all of our responders are volunteers. They leave jobs, home, church or a ball game and drive to a station, wait for another responder to arrive, and then they are out the door. Sometimes that can take a while. Sometimes they have to drive a long way on bad roads when every second counts. Sometimes they arrive too late and sometimes unequipped to deal with a life-threatening emergency as well as you deserve.
The 1% Rural Health Care sales tax for all of Wayne County is vital to strengthen essential services here. Volunteer Fire, EMS and Search and Rescue organizations struggle to meet basic needs, such as personal protective equipment, replacing obsolete, unreliable and unsafe equipment, and getting enough trained volunteers to respond. State and federal grants are the only way our volunteer first responders get by on ridiculously low budgets. Grants are competitive and require a lot of effort. Three of four applications go unfunded, despite the extreme need. Although we have a small population, our beauty and recreational opportunities draw more than 1,500,000 visitors annually. These visitors contribute mightily to the local economy, but they don’t contribute to providing basic services that high visitation demands. This
small increase in sales tax is projected to bring in a substantial increase over what is collected by the County annually over the next few years. Most of that will be paid by the visitors who now pay nothing for those services, and it helps to protect your families. Seems like a lot? It still isn’t enough. Consider that a new, no-frills, unequipped fire engine starts at $750,000, and most engines in the County are second hand and more than 25 years old. A new ambulance starts at around $250,000. A full set of protective equipment for one firefighter costs $10,000, and most of the current sets do not meet safety standards enacted to protect from numerous on-scene hazards. Vehicles and equipment must work every time, safely, to save lives and property. When they don’t, consequences are dire, for victims, responders and their families. It also affects the ability to
recruit and retain volunteers. It also affects your ability to get affordable insurance.
Disposing of garbage from visitors is another huge issue. The fee that you pay does not cover the total cost of collection and the dump. Law enforcement needs a boost to recruit and retain professional deputies. 96.5% of Wayne County is public land that yields no taxes to support essential services. Of the remaining 3.5%, most is zoned greenbelt/agricultural land that is taxed at an extremely low rate. To raise the same amount as the proposed sales tax would require a County Property Tax increase of over 50%. Let us instead vote to have our visitors pay their fair share of the responsibility we have as neighbors helping neighbors, to keep them and our families safe.
Steve Lutz, Teasdale resident and firefighter
News from Wayne County The Big Apple
by Adus F. Dorsey II
WAYNE CO. - The Big Apple in Torrey, Utah—not to be confused with the other Big Apple, which is New York City— is located on a quaint little orchard spot on Torrey’s Main Street, beneath the towering Cottonwood trees that line the Torrey Canal. As long as anyone older than fifty years old can remember, it has been there, quietly waiting for anyone to cross the canal bridge and enter its gate. Once inside the entrance, there is a ticket booth with a large window, where, on any given Saturday night in the summer in the late 1930s, someone you know would greet you with a ticket in exchange for nickels or dimes or a bottle of peaches; if you were under ten, a broad, toothless grin would get you inside.
The year was 1939— the year of the late part of the Great Depression and a couple of years before the United States entered into WWII. It was a time when boxing reigned as the supreme American sport, and this was also the case in the tiny hamlets of Wayne County.
Although some memories have long faded, Jack Dempsey—known as the Utah Mauler, because he had spent some of his childhood in Utah—had become the World Heavyweight Champion and was still credited by many as being the fistic world's greatest attraction.
It was in the earliest days of the 20th century that boxing matches were first broadcast over the radio. Families and friends would gather around large radios in someone’s living room, or men would group together in dubious places, innocently called "speakeasies," with their ears stretched to their limit, listening as an excited voice on the radio described every body blow.
Not lost on folks in Wayne County, boxing was a favorite pastime, or in some cases, it was a way to settle disputes concerning water and any number of trivial disagreements that might arise during any given week. To witness the more serious debates, which usually involved homemade alcohol, the cost was two bits and took place out behind the Behunin barn.
An avid boxing fan in his own right, Dwendon Lee owned the orchard property and came to the brilliant conclusion
that it was a perfect location for a boxing pavilion. So, one evening over supper, Dwendon pitched the idea to his wife and said they would call it the "Big Apple." His wife went into deep thought, and while clearing the table of dishes, she said, “If you are going to have boxing, then you better have a dance afterwards.” Dwendon then pushed his way from the table and said, “Done deal,” and the Big Apple was born.
The matches were enthusiastically attended by every "red-blooded male" in the county. After the matches, the hall would be cleared of spectators, the ring was rolled off the floor, the benches were restored to the edges of the floor, and most of the same people would purchase a second ticket for an evening of dance and, one dared to hope, perhaps even romance.
Much of the boxing talent was local, but it was also supplemented by young men, mostly from Eastern cities, who were stationed nearby on the Boulder Mountain. They were assigned to one of the Federal Government's depression busting programs referred to as the Civilian Conservation Corps, or the CCC. Among the Corps were several who not only knew how to fight, but were eager to show off their talents and earn a few dollars in the bargain.
Among the local fellows was a Torrey man named Roe Pace, who was considered the best in his weight division in the county. He had been the one to whip among the local fighters. That was true, at least, until the return of J. Alton Balle, whose professional fighting title was "Red Balle." He earned the name "Red" because of the color of his hair and, after seeing him fight, it also aptly described his red-hot, quick and lethal blows. He had taken on all comers and won every match.
The proprietor of the Big Apple Dance Hall, himself a rabid fight fan and great admirer of Dempsey and his fighting style, was determined to see Balle's defeat. No one could believe he had been able to persuade Balle to fight both the Torgensen brothers in the same match. It was considered a real triumph. Seeing Balle finally on his knees or, better yet, lying flat on the canvas was eagerly anticipated by fight fans far and wide. Word
of the match spread faster than wildfire.
With hands the size of a dinner plate, Wiff Torgensen gave a smiling salute to the screaming fans as he lowered his heavy, towering frame through the ring ropes for the first round. His handlers reasoned it was best to begin with the larger brother, hoping to put the fear of the almighty into Balle as the brother towered above him and nearly doubled him in weight. Throughout the first round, Balle capably avoided the few blows which, if any of them had connected, could have put him not just out of the ring but out of the hall. Such hard-thrown blows had the effect of also causing the brother to lose balance and be in position for the studied, well placed punishing blows of Balle. Almost from the beginning of the fight, each brother would be so winded at the end of his round that he could hardly exit the ring. Balle, on the other hand, would appear unaffected and grin a greeting to each brother in turn.
Most of the remaining rounds found spectators with their hands over their eyes or their faces in their laps. Each blow landed by Balle caused winces or outright moans from the crowd. Between the brothers, they did "last" all ten rounds, but there was no way the decision could be called other than all ten rounds for Balle, even by the Torgensen-favoring judges.
To this very day, the Torrey Big Apple continues to have occasional Saturday night dances, but they are few and far between. As far as boxing goes, well, on rare occasions, there are still rumbles out behind the Behunin Barn.
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Adus F. Dorsey II
The Big Apple in Torrey. Originally established as a boxing pavilion and dance hall by Dwendon Lee, the Big Apple is still sometimes used for Saturday night dances.
Wills, Trusts, and More
Telling Doctors Your Desires
What if an illness or an accident leaves you in a coma?
Would you want to have your life prolonged by any means necessary?
Would you want to have some treatments withheld to allow a natural death?
An advance directive allows you to give instructions to your health care providers and your family on these topics. You can give them instructions about the types of treatments you want or don't want to receive if you become incapacitated.
What can happen if there are no instructions, in writing?
Family emotions and differences of opinion can get in the way of making a choice that reflects your true wishes. These differences of opinion can cause much strife in an already difficult time. To make matters worse, such conflicts can end up be-
by Jeffery J. McKenna
ing decided by the courts, which may receive conflicting information from family members. Courts try to determine what your wishes are, based on testimony from family.
The term “advance directive” can describe a variety of documents. Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney documents are types of advance directives.
LIVING WILL
A Living Will allows you to state whether you want your life prolonged if you suffer from a terminal illness or if you are deemed to be permanently unconscious. In general, a Living Will indicates whether you want certain treatments withheld or withdrawn if they are only prolonging the dying process or if there is no hope of recovery.
HEALTH CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY
A Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) allows you to name someone (an Agent) to make health care decisions for you if you are unable. The HCPOA can cover any health care decision, even if you are not terminally ill or permanently unconscious. A HCPOA can apply in cases of temporary unconsciousness or in case of diseases like Alzheimer's that affect decision making. As with the Living Will, a HCPOA generally only goes into effect when you are no longer able to make your own health care decisions.
Advance directives can prevent many problems for close family members. They will give you and your family great peace of mind to know that your wishes regarding your health care choices are clear and set forth in writing.
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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
A Bad Night
I was lying in bed the other night when the doorbell rang. Half asleep, I got out of bed, put on my dressing gown and opened the front door. There, standing on the doorstep, was a six-foot-tall cockroach. Before I had time to shut the door, it leapt on me, punching and kicking with all six of its legs. All I could do was cover my head with my arms while it laid into me. After several minutes, it got tired and scuttled away. I closed the door and staggered back to my bed.
A few hours later the doorbell rang again. This time I was half delirious. Without thinking, I rushed to the door and opened it. The cockroach was back, and all I could do was yelp as it pounced on me and began pummelling me once again. This time it kept going for a full ten minutes, and I was so exhausted I couldn’t even make it back to my bed. I slept right there on the floor in the hallway.
The next day I was in so much pain I took myself straight to the doctor’s. My heart sank as I saw the size of the queue coming out of the surgery door, but I stood at the end of it, patiently waiting.
The next moment, the doctor walked out of this office and looked along the queue. When he saw me he waved and said, “You, come into my office.”
I followed him and sat down in the patient’s chair.
“Let me guess,” the doctor began, “you were awoken by the doorbell in the middle of the night and a giant cockroach beat you up!”
“How do you know that?” I asked.
“There’s a nasty bug going round!”
PUNishment
If a kid won’t take a nap, is that “resisting a rest?”
Bad Math
A school boy fell off his chair during a maths lesson and sprained his finger.
The teacher grabbed a first-aid kit and applied a splint. Only after she’d finished did they realise that she’d put it on the wrong finger.
“I’m sorry,” the teacher said, looking rather embarrassed.
“That’s okay, Miss,” the boy said. “You were only off by one digit.”
THEME: Halloween ACROSS
1. Cut of lamb
6. Numbers, abbr.
9. Friend from Down Under
13. Jonas Salk's conquest 14. Bingo! 15. Secret storage 16. Like a beaver?
17. Sun, in Spain 18. Knightly suit 19. *Can take the form of a certain flying mammal
21. *Spell casting 23. Between E and NE 24. Fisherman's fly
25. Away's partner
28. Biology lab supply
30. Offspring of alumnus
35. Month before Nisan
37. Latte choice
39. Filthy dough
40. Sound on a scale
41. *Homeowner's Halloween option
43. Subsequently
44. A deadly sin?
46. Competitive advantage
47. Assigned theater spot
48. Popular post
50. Biblical firstborn
52. What skeletons and skedaddlers have in common
53. Tiresias in "Oedipus Rex", e.g.
55. French vineyard
57. *Grisly
61. *Ghostly apparition
65. Throat dangler
66. *"The Murders in the ___ Morgue"
68. Actress Watts 69. Relating to a lobe 70. Songwriter Gershwin
71. a.k.a. tangelos 72. Pitcher 73. Lt.'s inferior, in the Navy
River clay deposits DOWN
Hightailed it
*Adjective for Merlin, hairwise
Aquarium scum
*"Unattractive" Munster relative
Sl vakian monetary unit
Project Apollo org.
Obituaries
James Robert Ott
ST. GEORGE / TROPIC - Bob Ott was born on January 3, 1931, in Henrieville, Utah. He was the fourth of six children born to parents Joseph Alma and Mabel Charter Ott. He grew up in Tropic, Utah, and spent his summers at the Yellow Creek Ranch.
Bob lost his father at the young age of 10 when he passed away in Richfield, Utah, of a ruptured appendix at age 42. Bob's mother was a schoolteacher from Midvale, Utah, who went on to raise her six children alone. His grandfather and uncles became his father figures and role models as he grew up, teaching him how to ranch and farm.
Bob attended school and seminary in Tropic. He became a boy scout when he was 12. In 1948, he was a newspaper delivery boy for the Deseret News. He graduated from Tropic High School in 1949. He attended B.A.C. Branch Agricultural College in Cedar City, Utah, (now SUU) and worked for a year in the Cedar City Iron Mines.
Bob was married on March 21, 1951, to his sweetheart, Mira Loy Sudweeks. They were later sealed in the St. George, Utah Temple on March 23, 1956. They moved to Hawthorne, Nevada, in 1952 where Bob worked at the Ammunition Depot. They returned to Tropic in 1953. During the summers, Bob worked as a maintenance man at Bryce Canyon Lodge for Utah Parks. He later worked as a full-time laborer with the National Park Service during "Mission 66."
We are having an extended summer, with some rather nice weather and very little wind. Our summer was the second warmest on record here in Utah. However, we had some records set. There were ninety-four triple digit weather days down in St. George, up from sixty-eight. It has been twenty-eight days without rain in the north, it has been fifty-four days here in the south. The weather reports say that we might get a little rain this Friday.
FYI PanguItch
by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com
sports are just a few of the organizations here in town that you can volunteer for. I have just learned some new news from Kanab’s Honey Marketplace. They have purchased Joe’s Market and have big plans for the future. Joe Nay had the market for over thirty years. For much of that time, he leased the building, and he finally bought it a number of years ago. David Schow has managed the store for quite a while, as the Nays now live in St. George.
got so big that the State of Utah went to drawings for permits, and that took a lot out of it. Years ago, when Pat grew up here, that was how they got their meat for the winter.
In 1958, Bob and Mira Loy moved their family to Bryce Canyon National Park when he was promoted to maintenance supervisor of buildings and utilities. In 1970, Bob was promoted to maintenance supervisor over "buildings & utilities" and "roads & trails." He trained as a first aid medic and a fireman from 19701972. In 1983, Bob retired from the National Park Service and moved the family to Cannonville, Utah.
Bob’s 9-5 job was working for the Park Service, but his passion was running cattle. Bob bought his first cow in 1955. He followed in his father and grandfather’s footsteps by running the ranch in Yellow Creek and various locations in Kane and Garfield Counties. In 1967, he bought the Cannonville farm.
Not knowing how to handle retirement, in April of 1986, Bob and Mira Loy became the owners and operators of Scenic Safaris at Kodachrome Basin State Park in Kane County. For 23 years, he and Mira ran the concession store, provided information and maps, rented out cabins, gave guided horse and stagecoach rides to thousands of tourists and built and maintained trails. They sold the Scenic Safaris business in September 2009, attempting to retire once more.
Bob was an active part of his community throughout his life. He was a board member for the Farm Service Association for nine years. He served in the Soil Conservation District for eight years. He was a charter member of the Bryce Lions Club for over 50 years. Bob was a High Council member of the Escalante, Utah Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for three years. He was also a High Priest group leader in the Cannonville Ward.
In addition to raising a family of their own, Bob and Mira helped raise three additional boys through the State and Church placement programs. Junior (Herbert Rockwell) and David Bushhead (deceased) each lived with them for a year. David Barney joined the family at the age of 12 and remained with them until adulthood.
Bob was well known and respected in the cattle community. In March 2002, he was featured in the Western Farmer-Stockman publication article entitled "A Face on the Monument." In 2011, he was honored as the "Local Lifetime Cowboy of the Year" in the Bryce Valley area. Bob was recognized as a Southern Utah Western Legend in 2017.
Bob was more cowboy than farmer. One of his favorite sayings was “You boys go ahead and finish hauling this hay while I go check some cattle.” He was still checking on cattle until the very end. Bob taught his children and grandchildren the value of hard work. He also taught them how to have a sense of humor. His tall tales and jokes will live on with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Having lived his life to the fullest, Bob returned home to his Heavenly Father completely worn out on October 5, 2024, in Washington, Utah, at the age of 93.
Bob is survived by his wife, Mira Loy Sudweeks Ott; his children: Robert Joseph Ott (Randi), Valen D Ott, James KoWan Ott (Melanie), Tamra Loy Aposhian (Lawrence) and Stacy Gene Ott (Angie); 23 grandchildren; 61 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and his brother, Joe Ott
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Alma Ott and Mabel Charter Ott; his siblings: Rella Ott (Alvey), McCune Ott, Stanley Ott, Janet Ott (Pollock); and his son, Reece Ott.
Our family would like to thank the Cannonville Ward for caring for our parents in their later years and the staff of Beehive Home at Coral Canyon and Canyon Hospice for making his last days as comfortable as possible.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. in the Cannonville Ward Chapel, 80 South Main Street, Cannonville, Utah. A visitation will be held Saturday, prior to services, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow in the Georgetown Cemetery, Cannonville, Utah.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. Please visit our website at www. metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary, and funeral listings.
The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP) announced a new program, spotlighting a member that has contributed to the DUP, as well as the town, each month. This month’s recipient is Gloria Houston. She was chosen because of the many jobs that she has held in the DUP and the town. The DUP, like most of the organizations in town, are looking for new members. Panguitch is run on volunteers, and getting involved is fun and rewarding. EMTs, firefighters, the Lions Club, and school
Even as warm as it has been, I have seen a number of orange shirts around town, so it must be deer season. In the old days, deer season was a really big deal, with a deer hunter’s ball and lots of hunters bringing in lots of money. It always was a big family time, and they would go out and spend a week hunting and having fun. There was plenty of snow that drove the deer down from the higher elevations. I was always a little jealous of these families getting together because I am not a hunter. It
I sure hate to see a few politicians trying to do away with our livelihood and wasting good taxpayer money trying to down-size the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM). This time, they have the state taking part. They are more than happy to do so in order to get the tax from the monument sales. In 1994, the sawmill went out and left eighty-five local loggers out of a job, and unemployment was at 14%. Then President Clinton used his power to create the GSENM. Now, we can’t get enough people for all of the job openings. Ruby’s hires from all over the world for help. People from all over the world come here to see the beauty of the monument. Escalante has benefited the most from the monument, with a lot of new businesses and a big hotel.
JD Vance has finally confessed that he made up the story about the Hattians eating their neighbors' pets. This statement caused so much grief to the people in the area, with bomb threats at the schools, kids being bullied, and tons of uncalled for police work. But he still lied about why he did it. He did it for the same reason that their election strategy depends on how much they can split the country's hatred for someone who might not be white.
Not much is going on for the rest of October, but November has the craft fair on the 8 - 9 at the Garfield County Fair building. November 11th will be the veteran’s dinner at the Panguitch Senior Citizens Center at 6:00, and our annual Thanksgiving dinner will be on the 28th at the Panguitch Senior Citizens Center at 1:00. America, America, God shed your light on thee.
Mack O.
As Hunters Flock to Utah Water Bodies, Algal Blooms Pose a
Health Risk; Calf Creek, Panguitch Lake and Otter Creek Reservoir are Among Those Affected by
Kyle Dunphey | Utah News Dispatch
UTAH - There are still twenty-four reservoirs, ponds and lakes in Utah that could have harmful algal blooms, which pose some unique threats to hunters gearing up for the start of waterfowl season.
Most waterfowl hunts in northern Utah are underway as of early October— by Saturday, Oct. 12, waterfowl hunts in southern Utah are open, and hunters across the state will be looking to harvest geese and ducks.
But the possible presence of toxic algal blooms in some of the state’s water bodies mean hunters should use caution when out of the water, especially if they’re out with a dog.
Just Mantua Reservoir in eastern Box Elder County has a “danger” advisory, which the Utah Division of Water Quality defines as having a large algal bloom with high levels of dangerous toxins. There, the division has shut down the reservoir to boating, swimming and water skiing, while urging the public to keep animals away.
A handful of other
water bodies in Utah are under a “warning” advisory—that includes the Willard Peak pond near the Great Salt Lake’s Willard Bay, Pineview Reservoir, Utah Lake and Deer Creek Reservoir. This means the division determined “either waterborne pathogens or a harmful algal bloom is present,” and recommends against swimming and water skiing.
Some of the state’s water bodies—including Rockport Reservoir, Yuba Lake and parts of the Virgin River near Zion National Park—are also under a “health watch,” which points to evidence that waterborne pathogens or algal blooms are developing. The division also recommends against swimming in these conditions.
A full list of water bodies impacted by algal blooms can be found at the Utah Division of Water Quality’s website. Algal blooms are most common during the summer months, worsened by hot temperatures. By Oct. 31, as temperatures
cool, the division stops its monitoring, but algae can persist through the fall and into the winter.
Algal blooms can cause a visible, blue-green discoloration, making the water look like pea soup, spilled paint, or grass clippings.
Any animal exposed to a harmful algal bloom should be taken to a veterinarian immediately.
“Even with proper veterinary care, most exposures are fatal. Prevention is the best way to protect your pet,” the Utah Division of Wildlife said in a news release. This article was originally published on utahnewsdispatch.com on Oct. 7, 2024.
Toxins found in the blooms can cause liver, nerve and skin issues— for dogs, exposure to the blooms can be fatal, even if they simply walk in contaminated water. Eating the algae, swallowing water, or licking water off their fur are also common ways dogs can be impacted.
Courtesy Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch
A bird flies in the Willard Bay portion of the Great Salt Lake on Monday, March 18, 2024.
Christmas Trees: We are thrilled to see so many people embracing the tradition of cutting their own Christmas tree. It is a wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories and connect with nature.
—Kevin Wright, Dixie National Forest Supervisor
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ing the tradition of cutting their own Christmas tree,” said Dixie National Forest Supervisor, Kevin Wright. “It is a wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories and connect with nature.”
Permits will go on sale through Recreation. gov Oct. 10 at 8 a.m. EDT. Trees are available to harvest Nov. 4 through Dec. 31, 2024. Permits will also be sold in person: Pine Valley Ranger District: 345 East Riverside Drive, St. George, Utah 84790 (435-652-3100)
Cedar City Ranger District: 820 N. Main St., Cedar City, Utah (435865-3200)
• Powell Ranger District: 225 East Center Street, Panguitch, Utah (435676-9300)
• Escalante Ranger District: 755 West Main Street, Escalante, Utah (435-826-5499)
Approved methods of harvest: Tree Height: Twenty feet maximum. Trees up to ten feet are $10. Trees from eleven to twenty feet are $20. Stump height: Five inches maximum
The Subalpine Fir is frquently used as a Christmas Tree. If you are interested in cutting Christmas trees on the Dixie National Forest, please be aware that a permit is required
• Take the whole tree. Do not remove the top of the tree; cut down the entire tree
If snow is on the ground, remove it from around the stump so you can accurately measure the tree height
Christmas tree permit purchasers will need to check their map/the recreation.gov Dixie National Forest Christmas tree webpage to find the permitted trees under their permit ju-
risdiction. No bristlecone pine may be harvested.
The Dixie National Forest’s two million acres has something for every outdoor enthusiast, offering everything from hiking and camping, to fishing and hunting. Come explore the Dixie and experience the beauty of southern Utah for yourself. Follow us on facebook, and don’t forget to tag us in your photos #DixieChristmasTree.
National Forest
—Dixie
Closures: The decision to close these stores was not made lightly, and we are grateful for the years of partnership with Utah BLM and Colorado BLM.
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available funding. GCC will maintain visitor services and retail presence at Carl Hayden Visitor Center in Page, Arizona, Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center in Marble Canyon, Arizona, and the Flagship Store and Powell Museum & Archives in Page, Arizona.
As a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the public lands and visitor experience in the region, we have continually evaluated the sustainability of our operations. In recent years, we have experienced a decline in retail sales, coupled with reductions in available funding streams. These challenges have made it difficult to continue operations in their current form. In light of this, we have chosen to prioritize our resources towards initiatives that directly align with our mission of conservation, education and visitor service within Glen Canyon National
Recreation Area through our agreements with the National Park Service.
While our stores will no longer be available in Utah and Colorado, our commitment to enhancing the visitor experience remains steadfast. We will continue to offer interpretive products, provide visitor services at our Arizona locations and fund educational programs and NPS projects to ensure that our mission of fostering an appreciation for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area continues.
The decision to close these stores was not made lightly, and we are grateful for the years of partnership with Utah BLM and Colorado BLM. We extend our sincere thanks to all those who have supported these locations through purchases and donations.
Our organization remains focused on evolving to meet the changing needs of our public lands and visitors. We look forward to finding new and innovative ways to further our mission and continue serving the
Vaccinations:
community in meaningful ways.
For further information about the closures and updates on future programs and services, please visit our website at www. canyonconservancy.org or contact Executive Director Debbie Moses at debbie@ canyonconservancy.org.
About Glen Canyon Conservancy
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Glen Canyon Conservancy is the National Park Service’s philanthropic partner for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, operating retail stores and providing visitor services at Carl Hayden Visitor Center, Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center and the Flagship Store in Page, Arizona. GCC also operates the Powell Museum & Archives in Page, Arizona. Purchases and donations at these locations, and online at www. canyonconservancy.org, support GCC’s mission of preserving and enhancing Glen Canyon.
—Glen Canyon Conservancy
Whether you’ve just adopted a kitten or an older dog, getting your pet vaccinated is a key step to ensuring a healthy and happy life for your animal.
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of the most harmful viruses and prevent them from spreading disease to other creatures around them. Widespread vaccination has helped save millions of animals from death and disease, and because of vaccines, many deadly diseases have become rare. There are many reasons why you should consider that your pet receives all of the vaccinations that your veterinarian recommends for them.
Here are some: You can stop your pet from unnecessarily suffering from a variety of symptoms associated with diseases and viruses. You can help control the spread of serious viral and bacterial diseases that can be easily transmitted among populations of unvaccinated animals.
• Some diseases, such as rabies, can be spread between animals and humans.
• Proof of vaccination is generally required for travel, boarding facilities, etc.
• Vaccinations are far less expensive than treating a disease. Prevention is the best medicine. Your veterinarian can help you determine which vaccinations your pet needs depending on their age, lifestyle, health and living environment.
• Diseases occurring in wildlife, such as rabies and distemper, can infect unvaccinated pets. Some diseases have no treatment or cure but can be prevented with vaccinations.
Courtesy Dixie National Forest
Schools and Sports
USU Extension Receives Rural Health & Safety Education Grant to Address Opioid Epidemic
by Julene Reese, Utah State University Extension
Utah State University Extension was recently awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to address health and safety issues impacting rural populations. The funding was awarded to 11 land-grant universities developing educational programs to address key health challenges in rural areas.
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Utah State University Extension was recently awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to address health and safety issues impacting rural populations. The funding was awarded to eleven land-grant universities developing educational programs to address key health challenges in rural areas.
USU Extension’s $350,000 three-year grant will focus on reducing the impacts of opioid misuse in Duchesne, Uintah, and Daggett counties in northeast Utah. In response, USU Extension developed the TriCounty Overdose Prevention Program (TOPP), which will provide overdose prevention and harm reduction education and outreach to occupational groups with a high risk of overdose death as well as populations facing health disparities in the region, including Hispanics and Native Americans.
Aaron Hunt, program director, is assistant professor and Extension health and wellness specialist in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at USU. He said the program will focus on overdose prevention, including training for the use of Narcan®, the life-saving nasal spray medication that can temporarily stop an opioid overdose. The program will also help individuals recognize overdose signs and symptoms and assist in connecting people to treatment services, particularly for opioid use disorder.
“Drug poisoning deaths remain the leading cause of injury death in Utah, with about ten deaths per week, seven of them due to opioids,” he said. “Our goal is to change those statistics and decrease overdose deaths by 10% at the end of the three-year grant period.”
Hunt said three factors can increase the risk of becoming addicted to any substance or behavior: Past trauma, especially as a child, can impact brain development and cause the person to be more likely to participate in risky behaviors, including substance use; genetics can cause a predisposition to addictions; and environment can be a protective factor if it is positive, but it can feed into addictive behavior if it is negative.
“Everyone has the potential to develop a substance use disorder, but people with more of these common risk factors need resources and education to prevent or address addiction before it becomes deadly,” he said. “We are extremely grateful for this grant to help people impacted by substance use disorders and reduce overdose deaths.”
Hunt said the grant will target individuals in occupations known to be at high risk for substance use
and overdose death, such as construction, drilling, mining, manufacturing, and the service industry.
“The leading cause of death for construction workers is opioid overdose,” he said. “Construction and other blue-collar workers commonly get injured and will seek opioid pain medications from doctors, coworkers, or friends to ensure they don’t miss work and a paycheck. This can lead to the development of an opioid addiction over time. Most doctors limit access to opioids, which can lead to the purchase of illicit drugs, many of which commonly contain fentanyl. This cheap, powerful, and dangerous opioid is currently responsible for most overdose deaths.”
Hunt said in addition to those in high-risk occupations, overdose prevention training will also be provided to non-English speaking groups in the three counties, specifically Spanish speakers and Na-
tive Americans, both of which often lack access to these programs.
“We want to provide these specific groups with resources so they have harm reduction training, treatment, and support available,” he said. “We will also provide training for businesses, inviting employees to participate. We will supply Narcan® and ensure that employees know how to administer it effectively at work and home.”
Hunt said two grant kickoff events were held in September in conjunction with National Recovery Month: an oil, gas, and blue-collar worker wellness summit and an event for Spanish speakers in the service industry. A Tribalfocused event is in the works.
Hunt said USU Extension also has a seed grant to help provide overdose prevention training anywhere in Utah. For information on the grant, contact him at aaron.hunt@usu.edu.
by Mack Oetting
The Bobcat baseball team rules 1A baseball.
The Cats had an unbelievable year, with only losing one game early in the season. The Cats had already beaten all of the teams that were at State, and the results were still the same.
The final game was against Piute, and the Cats made it clear who the champs were. They beat Piute in the championship game, 13 to 3. It was a shortened game, with the team that was in the lead by ten runs going into the fifth inning being declared the winner. Coach Rawley Burningham has created a team that is a hitting machine. Many of the games only went four innings. Way to go, Cats. The girls cross country team is still winning big, at least when the team is all there. At the Bryce Valley meet, Brook Albrecht was first, Annie Yardley was second, Hallie Albrecht was fifth, and Paisley Hen-
rie was eighth—they had a team score of sixteen. Region was last Tuesday down at the Valley golf course, and I will pass on the results next week. State won’t be till the 29th, and it will be at Sugar House Park. The girls volleyball team didn't have any games all week, but they went up to Richfield for a tournament. All of the teams were 2 - 4A teams, except the Cats and Rich. We heard that the Rebels were not that good this year, but they proved worthy competition, with the Cats winning in two games. However, in the second game, the Cats had a tough time, winning 28-26. We were told that the Rich game was at 12 noon, and we got there just in time to hear the score of the game. With tournaments, you don’t have a true starting time. Last time, we were late, but we watched the Cats play in a game that was two hours late. The Lady Cats have only two regular games left. Piute will be here on the 17th, and Kanab will be here for the last game on the 24th. State will be held at SVC on November 1 - 2.
Courtesy Utah State University Extension
Childcare: Nowadays, there is not a single licensed daycare facility in the county, so parents find themselves with an entirely new set of worries: Who will watch my children so I can go to work? What work-from-home job can I get so that I can stay home with my kids? How will we be able to stay in the county?
Courtesy Carrie Torrey
childcare providers. “We support communities in finding childcare and helping programs become quality,” she says. “We’re personally working with Wayne and Piute to find people to do childcare right now.”
Sigler and her team spent a week in Wayne County in early August of 2024 to meet with potential childcare workers and look for space for a facility. Many of the people she spoke with mentioned how badly the county needs childcare but finding a facility and the individuals interested in launching a childcare facility are the biggest challenges. Sigler says her team can make launching a childcare facility easy for interested individuals.
to sixteen.” Money is available to help with things like fencing and upgrades to a home to help meet licensing requirements and acquire items like toys and other necessary equipment. In addition to helping potential childcare providers through the licensing process, her team can provide training, planning support, and assistance in applying for programs that provide meal planning help and food reimbursement programs for licensed facilities. “We build relationships, so when a provider needs help, they have somewhere to go. Otherwise, they’re all by themselves,” says Sigler. “We’re their go-to people.”
are also available to those providing childcare services in their home. They can deduct items like their vehicle, a portion of their home, food, cleaning supplies, toys, and more.
with my kids? How will we be able to stay in the county?
“I have two daughters with kids, and one of them had to find an online job, so she’s home working,” says Clark. “And my other daughter has had to miss work since she can’t find anyone to watch her kids,” she added. It is not just her daughters struggling to find childcare. Her family owns the Chuckwagon in Torrey, and they allow their hotel employees to bring their children to work. Without that option, they would not be able to work. “It is scary for me,” she says about the idea of her employees starting families. “They’ll have to quit since there is no one to watch their kids.”
Lack of childcare availability is a particular challenge for single mothers. “I can only work from home because my youngest is two years old,” says Darci Durfey, a Wayne County mother of two. The State of Utah offers childcare assistance to help eligible parents cover the cost of childcare, but assistance is only offered to licensed providers. “I don’t want to leave; I would rather stay,” she says, so she is now going to school to sell insurance.
“I’ve been looking for jobs, and that’s the only workfrom-home job that seems constant,” she says.
Carrie Sigler is the director of Care About Childcare, a state-sponsored pro-
“Once we find that person, we can help walk them through the licensing process and get them whatever they need to get started,” said Sigler. There is a large amount of grant money available right now to get childcare facilities up and running, and Sigler
gram that operates through the Five County Association of Government out of St. George, Utah. Her team works to connect southern Utah families with childcare services and provides support and education to
says that running a facility out of your home is the quickest way to start. “We can get someone up and running within a month,” she says, “depending on the size of the home, they can be licensed for eight or up
GCNRA Celebrating Resource Management Efforts to Eliminate Pin Anchoring at Lake Powell
GLEN CANYON
NRA - For many years
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (Glen Canyon) managers have worked to eliminate the practice of pin anchoring houseboats at Lake Powell. This is the act of anchoring vessels utilizing a device inserted into the rock either in a natural opening or one created by a person, including reusing existing pin anchors and/or drilled holes. This practice results in damage to resources including canyon walls and slickrock.
Traditional anchoring practices have been authorized in Glen Canyon, which involve burying anchors in sand and tying vessels off to natural features.
In 2021, a pilot program was initiated to test an alternative anchor system using anchor bags in addition to these methods. That pilot program was successful and has now become a third legal anchoring option for boaters. Public education
and notification have been ongoing for the last several years by park staff regarding authorized anchoring practices, which has included the issuance of warning violations.
Park rangers at Lake Powell patrol the recreation area by land, water and air to assess visitation, safety and compliance with regulations. Currently, citations are being issued for vessels pinned to the slickrock, whether by newly created holes or previously created ones, and are now being prosecuted with mandatory appearances in court and fines being levied per pin anchor used. Vessels
that are cited for pin anchoring must relocate and/or change anchoring method within 24 hours or terminate their voyage.
We commend and thank our boating community who have reported the pinning practice on the lake and who are making choices to protect resources in your national park unit. Planning your trip and anchoring method(s) on Lake Powell well in advance will make for a safe and responsible voyage. For more information: https://www.nps.gov/ glca/learn/news/houseboatstaking.htm.
—National Park Service
As far as non-licensed childcare facilities go, Sigler says, "they are legal to a point." In the State of Utah, laws restrict the number of children and the number of hours a child can be cared for. If you are operating a non-licensed facility in your home, Sigler recommends at least contacting Utah Child Care Licensing to be fingerprinted and background checked. “If they’re not fingerprinted and background checked, then parents have a problem; you really don’t know who is watching your children,” says Sigler.
Most importantly, if anyone operates a childcare facility out of their home, she would like to know who they are. “If they contacted me, I could give them background on what they could possibly be making and what perks there are to the program,” says Sigler. “Not only would they be doing a good service for families and the community, [we] can put them through the CDA program, and then they will have a credential to hang on their wall,” she says.
Given the need in the county, opening up a licensed daycare facility could be quite lucrative. Sigler worked with a woman in Cedar City who was licensed to care for sixteen children in her home and claims to make $100,000 a year. Special tax benefits
Lack of childcare is not only an individual challenge in the county but a challenge for local businesses and public services as well. When a child gets sick or when family caregivers are not available, then employees cannot work. “It is a real burden on your economy,” says Sigler. Her team is currently working with the Wayne Community Health Center on the idea of setting up a childcare facility specifically for clinic employees. Unfortunately, this center would not be available to the community as a whole, but it can help ensure the clinic is well-staffed, which, overall, can benefit the entire community.
Carrie Torrey and her husband, Aaron, have had to get creative with their work hours. They work opposite shifts so that someone can always be home
with their young children. For several winters, Aaron worked as a private chef in Park City, Utah, to help make ends meet since his job in Wayne County was seasonal. In the end, Torrey says it was more important to keep him home year-round, “We had to give up some lifestyle things, but it was worth it to keep him home.” Torrey says having reliable and quality childcare options in the county would allow her family more options, but she doesn’t see that as the only benefit. “Having daycare options would be more than just having someone I trust with my child; it would also open my children up to new friends and offer me another support network and more connection to the community,” she says. If anyone in the community is interested in learning more about what it takes to become a licensed childcare provider, contact Carrie Sigler at 435-628-4843 or csigler@ fivecounty.utah.gov.
New Pastor: I
have really taken to Panguitch and our church during my first year here, and praise the Lord for allowing this opportunity to become permanent. I look forward to serving here at VCF for years to come and welcome anyone to visit us at one of our ladies’ luncheons, free movie nights or even a Sunday service.
—Pastor Jacob Seifert
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forward to serving here at VCF for years to come and welcome anyone to visit us at one of our ladies’ luncheons, free movie nights or even a Sunday service,” says Seifert. Valley Christian Fellowship invites you to come meet Pastor Jacob Seifert this Sunday for Bible Study at 10 a.m. and Service at 11 a.m. Come as you are. All are welcome.
—Valley Christian Fellowship
“Having daycare options would be more than just having someone I trust with my child; it would also open my children up to new friends and offer me another support network and more connection to the community,” says Wayne County resident Carrie Torrey (above).
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Courtesy Valley Christian Fellowship Valley Christian Fellowship has announced the calling and hiring of their new Pastor, Jacob Seifert.
Courtesy Carrie Sigler
Carrie Sigler—the director of Care About Childcare, a state-sponsored program that operates through the Five County Association of Government out of St. George, Utah—with her grandson.
Legal Notices
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
What: Public Meeting
Who: Emery/Johns Valley Water Users
When: November 14, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Garfield County Courthouse
55 South Main Panguitch, UT 84759
Phone: (435) 676-1100
Online: Remote participation of the public meeting will also be available online: https://waterrights.utah.gov/ publicmeetings/
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 discuss 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.
Agenda for November 14, 2024 Public Meeting ---ooOoo---
1. Welcome/Introduction
2. Summary of Groundwater Hydrology Study by UGS Staff
3. Groundwater Appropriate Policy Discussion
4. Public Questions/Comments
If you are unable to attend the meeting, but would like to provide input, please send your comments to:
Address: Division of Water Rights 1594 West North Temple Suite 220 PO Box 146300 Salt Lake City UT 84114-6300
Email: waterrights@utah.gov
Subject: Public Comment Regarding Emery/Johns Valley Public Meeting
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/meetinfo/2024/m20241114/ 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 17 & 24, 2024
INVITATION TO BID
PANGUITCH CITY
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.
Report: What UT Voters Should Know About This Year's Amendments
by Alex Gonzalez | Utah News Connection
UTAH - Voting may be a bit more confusing than expected in Utah this year, as two of the four amendments on the ballot have now been voided.
The Utah Supreme Court nixed Amendment D, which would have allowed state lawmakers the power to change voter initiatives and prohibit "foreign influence in the initiative process." And last week, a Third District Court judge also voided Amendment A, which would have allowed state income taxes to be used for needs other than public education.
A new report from the Utah Foundation examines each of the four amendments. Annalisa Holcombe, the foundation's board chair, said information is power, especially around election time "because we know how important it is to provide clarity around public policy issues that affect us and the state of Utah as voters, and to have an independent, nonpartisan view of these amendments."
Amendments A and D will remain on the ballot, but won't be counted. Instead, voters will weigh in on Amendments B and C. Amendment B would increase the limit on annual distributions from the State
School Fund to public schools from 4% to 5%, and Amendment C would require counties to elect a sheriff every four years. Both face little to no opposition.
Utah Foundation President Shawn Teigen described some of the information surrounding the amendments as "misleading" and unclear about the real issues at hand. Teigen said the topics of both Amendments A and D are likely to make a comeback in the future, and encourages people to learn more about these issues now.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 17 & 24, 2024 UPDATED NOTICE PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING THE GROUNDWATER RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATION POLICY FOR EMERY/JOHNS VALLEY
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
"There's a chance to educate some folks here, to give people a little bit of information," he said, "so that when and if these come back that we'll have something to fall back on, in terms of some past education."
The report also explains that enacting amendments and changing the Utah Constitution is a long and complex process. Constitutional amendments have to pass the Utah Legislature by 66% and then be ratified by 50% of the public. By contrast, most Utah laws pass with a simple majority of legislators.
Legal Notices
FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
Notice is hereby given that Bicknell Town will hold a public hearing on October 30, 2024 at the Bicknell Town Hall, 64 West 100 North, Bicknell, UT 84715 at 6:45 pm. Bicknell Town is eligible to apply to the Utah Department of Workforce Services for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program, a federally funded program administered by the State of Utah, Housing and Community Development Division (HCD). Bicknell Town is eligible to apply for CDBG funding provided Bicknell Town meets the applicable program requirements.
The purpose of the public hearing is to provide citizens with pertinent information about the Community Development Block Grant program and to allow for discussion of possible applications. This public hearing will cover eligible activities, program requirements, and expected funding allocations in the region. The CDBG Program can fund a broad range of activities, including, but not limited to: construction of public works and facilities, e.g., water and sewer lines, fire stations, acquisition of real property, and provision of public services such as food banks or homeless shelters. In the event that Bicknell Town chooses to apply for CDBG funding, a second public hearing will be held at a later time to discuss the project. Further information can be obtained by contacting Carrie Brinkerhoff at 435-425-2215.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify Carrie Brinkerhoff at Bicknell Town Hall, 64 West 100 North, Bicknell, UT 84715 at least three days prior to the hearing. Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1.888.346.3162.
Published on State of Utah’s Public Meeting Notice Website – www.utah.gov/pmn on October 18, 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 October. 28, 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 OCTOBER 17 & 24, 2024
Jamison Robinett To Succeed Eric Packer as Intermountain Cedar City Hospital President in December 2024
CEDAR CITYJamison Robinett has been selected as the new president of Intermountain Cedar City Hospital. He will succeed current Cedar City Hospital president Eric Packer, who retires this December after serving for the past eight years.
“Eric will be greatly missed. He is a phenomenal leader who will leave a legacy of excellence for Cedar City Hospital. It has been a pleasure to get to work with him,” said Natalie Ashby, president of the Southwest Utah Acute Care Market of Intermountain’s Desert Region and St. George Regional Hospital.
Packer culminates a successful career of thirtyeight years in the healthcare community, including thirty-five years with Intermountain Health, with leading Cedar City Hospital to receive national recognition for their high-quality patient care. Under Pack-
er’s leadership, Cedar City Hospital has seen growth with projects like a new imaging center and a diabetes clinic, as well as numerous healthcare awards. In 2024, Cedar City Hospital ranked number four in the nation for community hospitals by Vizient and was named as a Top 20 Rural Community Hospital nine years in a row, something no hospital has ever achieved. This year, Cedar City Hospital was ranked second best in the nation for small community hospitals by Fortune/PINC AI. His exemplary leadership over the course of his career was recently recognized by the Utah Hospital Association when he was awarded the 2024 Distinguished Healthcare Executive. His commitment to providing quality care in the Southwest Utah region has guided caregivers to build a successful environment of patient-focused care. His
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HELP WANTED
Volunteer Co-Coordinator/ Animal Care
Job Title: Volunteer Co-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 works with the Volunteer Coordinator to train 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.
impact on the growth and quality of healthcare services in the southern Utah community will be felt for years to come. Packer officially retires December 3rd. During the month of November, he will work to transition responsibilities to Robinett.
Robinett, who most recently served as Chief Operating Officer at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital in Palm Beach County, Florida, is excited to return to Southwest Utah. He began his healthcare career in Intermountain at the Southern Utah Neurosciences Institute in St. George, Utah, where he also met his wife, Shelbie. They are excited to put down roots in Cedar City. Robinett says his biggest passions are caring for the people he serves by fostering caregiver engagement and quality excellence.
Robinett joins Cedar City Hospital from HCA Healthcare where he has held progressive executive leadership positions within the organization over the past five years. While there, he led hospital operations as well as several strategic growth, colleague engagement, and quality improvement functions. During his tenure at Palms West Hospital, Robinett was instrumental in managing over $100 million in capital projects, highlighted by a new patient tower, operating room expansion, ER expansion, and other imaging/procedural projects. Under Robinett’s leadership, Palms West saw significant growth in cardiology, surgical, and diagnostic services, and successfully added new programs such as a weight management center and cardiac MRI. Additionally, the hospital proudly increased colleague engagement scores, elevated its CMS star rating, and made major improvements to campus safety and security.
Robinett began his career in health administration at St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City, where he started as an executive resident and was later promoted to associate administrator. He holds a Master of Health Administration degree from the University of Iowa and Bachelor of Health Administration degree from Weber State University. Robinett considers his greatest accomplishment as being the husband to his beautiful wife, Shelbie, and father to his two daughters. In his spare time, Robinett enjoys being with his family in the mountains, fly-fishing, and hunting. He says he looks forward to serving such an amazing hospital and community.
Intermountain Cedar City Hospital proudly serves the communities in Iron County. The forty-eight-bed hospital is a full-service community hospital that ranks as one of the top community hospitals in the country and is a fully accredited Level IV Trauma Center with more than 450 caregivers. In addition to traditional services, Cedar City Hospital offers a state-of-the-art cancer center, a robust surgical service program and various clinics.
—Intermountain Health
Courtesy Intermountain Health
Jamison Robinett (right) has been selected as the new president of Intermountain Cedar City Hospital. He will succeed current Cedar City Hospital president Eric Packer (left).
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Positions Available at Garfield Memorial Hospital and Garfield County Nursing Home
Garfield Memorial Hospital and Garfield County Nursing Home has openings in the following areas –Cook #R108748
Experienced Registered Nurse #R117970
New Grad RN #R117860
Recreational Therapy Tech #R98423
CNA Student Long Term Care #R116478
Apply at https://imh.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/ IntermountainCareers
Any further questions please call Carla Ramsay 435.676.1256
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
PANGUITCH SENIOR
CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140
Suggested donation $4.00 60 & older, $10.00 under 60
Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot. Meals include milk & bread.
French Dip w/ Au Jus, Vegetables, Potato Salad, Mixed Fruit, Rice Krispie Treats
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. 22nd Hot Pork Sandwich, Potatoes, Gravy, Carrots, Salad Bar, Fruit Cocktail, Cookie
THURS Oct. 24th Chicken Parmesan, Noodles, Green Beans, Salad Bar, Mandarin Oranges, Cherry Turnovers
Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666
All meals are served with milk & bread. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors and $10 for those under 60 years of age.
Position Announcements
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring for the following positions. For the application process and description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org
Head Wrestling Coach at Escalante High School
Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers
Para-Professionals/Aides at All Schools
Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers
SALARY: Please see 2024-2025 Garfield County School Districts Classified, District Office, and Certified Salary Schedules on the district website.
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 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.
SERVICES
When in Need, There are Resources in Wayne
& Garfield Cos.
For Victims of Domestic Violence, Rape, and Sexual Assault
Canyon Creek Services
Emergency Safehouse 435-865-7443 Mobile Team 435-233-5732
New Horizons Crisis Center 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
Southwest Behavioral Health Center 601 E Center Street, Panguitch 435-676-8176 24 Hour Emergency Service 800-574-6763
Wayne Community Health Center 128 South 300 West Bicknell, 84715 435-425-3744
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988
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!
