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Thursday, October 21, 2021

Fall Dark Sky Monitoring Attracts Newcomers, Veterans, and Young People

Issue # 1432

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The First Snow of the Season Falls on Bryce Canyon N.P. Last Week

by Kadi Franson

October 11

by Barb Walkush TORREY - The Entrada Institute sponsored Citizen Science Dark Sky Monitoring event was held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the conclusion of the 2021 Heritage Starfest. The event attracted many newcomers, veterans, and young people and was a wonderful success. The skies cleared, and the stars were spectacular. About 40 people gathered to view the stars, and 18 people went out into the night with the light meters.

Mickey Wright brought his large Celestron 25 x 100 astronautical binoculars to view the sky, and he pointed out significant features to many interested people. Jim Beson brought his dark sky camera for sky photos. The monitoring group visited five locations to gather the dark sky data.

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The first snow of the season momentarily transformed Bryce Canyon National Park into a wintry wonderland on October 11 and 12.

BRYCE CANYON N.P. The first snow of the season recently fell on Bryce Canyon on October 11 - 12.

Alberto Vasquez, Intermountain Garfield Memorial Hospital Administrator, Announces His Retirement in 2022

tomer service in emergency and outpatient services.

The nursing home service, which is unique to the Garfield Memorial, has been awarded “Best in Class” for multiple years. Vasquez has also played a key role in helping develop Intermountain’s strategy around neighborhood hospitals.

In 2019, Garfield Memorial Hospital was in the national spotlight Courtesy Intermountain Healthcare when a tourist bus was Alberto Vasquez, administrator in an accident near Bryce of Intermountain Garfield Me- Canyon National Park, morial Hospital in Panguitch, killing four and injuring has announced his plans to re- 24 people. Garfield Metire in April 2022, after 35 years morial treated many of those patients—a situawith the health system. tion seldom experienced PANGUITCH - Alberto by a small rural hospital—and Vasquez, administrator of In- helped coordinate with other termountain Garfield Memo- Intermountain facilities for rial Hospital in Panguitch, has transfers.

Vasquez has been active announced his plans to retire from Intermountain Health- in the community participatcare in April 2022, after 35 ing in the Panguitch Prevention Coalition, Southwest years with the health system.

Vasquez has served as Utah Healthcare Preparedadministrator of Intermoun- ness Coalition, and other lotain Garfield Memorial Hos- cal organizations. He has also served as the chair of the Rupital since 2003.

During his tenure at Gar- ral Hospital Council of Utah field, Vasquez has overseen Hospital Association and is significant facility develop- a board member of the Utah ment, including a $6 million Hospital Association.

Prior to taking the asremodel of the campus. Garfield Memorial Hospital has signment at Garfield, Vasquez been recognized as one of worked at Utah Valley Rethe top 100 Critical Access gional Medical Center and Hospitals and have been na- was the administrator of Star tionally recognized by Press Valley Hospital in Afton, WyGaney’s Guardian and PinAlberto Vasquez nacle awards for top tier cusCont'd on page 2

REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA

THURS. OCT. 21 - WED. OCT. 27

Partly cloudy, with the best chance of precip. on Mon. at 30% Highs from the 40s to the 60s; lows in the 20s and 30s. Wind variable from 6 to 16 mph.

Strong gusts of wind shook the pines on the morning of the 11th and into the afternoon, becoming still with

Boulder Planning Commission

cloudy gray skies. Between that Monday and Tuesday evening, the area was under a winter weather advisory, re-

ceiving more than six inches of snow and temporarily closing roads along the south end of the park.

GARFIELD COUNTY The last conversation in the October 11 Garfield County Commission meeting was with Hospital Administrator Alberto Vasquez, who will be retiring next April. Although Intermountain Health Care’s rehiring process is not currently known, Vasquez will keep the Commission apprised of their timeline.

Vasquez currently fills two functions—as hospital administrator and nursing home administrator. He said nursing home administration can be covered by current staff members. It will be up to IHC whether they want to hire just the hospital position or another person that can cover both functions.

Vasquez spent several minutes describing community health-related projects he’d still like to accomplish, albeit in retirement. He’d like to refurbish the old high school, the old garage by SW Public Health, or other usable vacant building in Panguitch as a community wellness cenGarfield Commission Cont'd on page 3

Teasdale Community Park Awarded Matching Grants from Tree City and Entrada Institute to Plant Shade Trees in Teasdale Park

by Tessa Barkan

by Barb Walkush

October BOULDER - After approving the agenda and last month’s minutes, the October 2021 Boulder Town Planning Commission meeting opened with a public comment period.

A member of the public, and previous Planning Commision member, spoke about the recent Table of Uses and Zoning Ordinance amendments on RV Parks, Campgrounds, and Guest Ranches that had been sent up to the Town Council and were discussed at their last meeting.

They spoke about the process the Planning Commission takes to come up with amendments before sending them to Town Council—that they take many hours of research, discussion, and input from residents and legal authorities, and that they are based on the town Vision Statement, as well as carefully researched town limitations including emergency services, residential housing and road issues. While the Town Council has the last say on these matters, they would like to see careful research conducted and documentation provided for any Boulder Planning Cont'd on page 4

Courtesy Barb Walkush

Rob Williams, Charlotte Williams, Lorraine Miller, and Jessica Gramcko plant seedless cottonwood trees at the Teasdale Community Park on September 28, 2021.

TEASDALE - The Teasdale Community Park was recently awarded matching grants from Tree Utah and the Entrada Institute to plant 20 seedless cottonwood trees in the Teasdale Park. This will add more shade to the park in the coming years. The park is a cornerstone in the Teasdale

community as a gathering place for reunions, weddings receptions, birthdays, picnics, pump track, baseball, and other recreation.

The Teasdale Park Committee is very grateful to Marci Milligan, President of the Entrada Institute, and Amy May of Tree Utah for providing the

matching grants. Thanks also to arborist Ian Peisner for delivering the trees and teaching us how to plant them. Ian has a local Teasdale connection; his sister Beth Peisner lives in Teasdale.

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UPCOMING EVENTS...

Panguitch Art Walk

October 23, 2021 Historic Main Street @participating businesses www.panguitch.com/ annual-events/

A person should always choose a costume which is in direct contrast to her own personality —Lucy Van Pelt, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown"

Salt Lake Medium Spirit Connection with Jo'Anne Smith

October 26, 2021 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Goings on...

Sheriff James D. Perkins Jr. and Dusty Veater Honored at Utah Rural Opioid Health Consortium

Courtesy Garfield County Sheriff's Office

Courtesy Garfield County Sheriff's Office

Both Sheriff James D Perkins Jr. (top) and Dusty Veater, with Adult Probation and Parole (bottom), were honored for their work fighting the opioid problem in Garfield County at the Utah Rural Opioid Health Consortium at Southern Utah University on October 13, 2021.

GARFIELD COUNTY - Melissa Veater, who is the Prevention Supervisor for Garfield County, nominated both Sheriff James D. Perkins Jr. and Dusty Veater, with Adult Probation and Parole, for the work they do fighting the opioid problem in Garfield County. They were honored at the Utah Rural Opioid Health Consortium, which was held at SUU on October 13 2021.

Sheriff James D Perkins Jr. received the UROHC Community Assistance Award. Perkins has been involved with the local Panguitch Prevention Coalition for over 12 years, playing a major role in reducing opioids in Garfield County. Working with the coalition, Sheriff Perkins was key in installing the first permanent prescription drop box, assisting in implementing prescription take back events, and attending key leader meetings giving valuable information on local coalitions to address the opioid issue locally. In 2017, Garfield County had the lowest opioid use rates in youth in the state of Utah because of multiple prevention strategies by the coalition and Sheriff Perkins.

Sheriff Perkins is committed to improving the community and is supportive of prevention efforts. We are pleased to have him as part of the local community coalition.

Dustin Veater, Senior Agent for Adult Probation and Parole, received the UROHC Recovery Champion Award. Veater has been very treatment focused vs. incarceration only focused, helping people get into treatment, as well as continuously following up with them to make sure they are attending regularly. He also has been a great support for clients and has shown compassion, as well as boundaries, with an often difficult client population. His balance and dedication are a big reason clients respect and express gratitude for him often. Garfield County is appreciative and pleased to have Dusty Veater in our community helping address the opioid issues.

—Garfield County Sheriff's Office

October 21, 2021

Notes from the Nuthatch Seeds and Ice

by Kadi Franson BRYCE - A walk along the rim of the Paunsaugunt Plateau on a recent morning revealed a landscape transformed. The iconic views of the Bryce Canyon Amphitheater had been smudged out by snowfall and fog. Pine needles were outlined by delicate snow accumulation, the roadside scrub heaped with snowflakes. The smell of chimney woodsmoke from nearby park housing laced the air. Footpaths, well-trodden by the millions of feet that traverse this landscape each year, gave resistance. I watched as visitors stumbled and labored in the thick snow, bracing against icy winds as they trundled back to cars with Florida plates.

Not everyone was out of their element in the October Winter Wonderland.

As I crunched along the path I heard a chorus of cheeps.

Closer inspection revealed a flock of Pine Siskins perched within bowers of rabbitbrush.

They bent the stalks downward, craning feathered necks in an attempt to wrench seed tufts from clumps of snow.

I watched as they emerged from their plundering, beaks encrusted in a dainty mess of seeds and ice.

Days before, we had hastily prepared for the coming freezing nights: harvesting our tomatoes from the vine, eyeing the peppers, and stowing yard furniture away in the basement. Seeds and ice, I

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An illustration by Kadi Franson of a Pine Siskin collecting seeds during a recent snowfall at Bryce Canyon N.P. mused, as I watched the busy siskins. A fitting snack for this brief seasonal intersection of autumn and winter.

My scarf had collected a fair amount of snow and my fingers were starting to ache. I turned in the direction of our cabin thinking of its cozy fireplace, the basket on the kitchen counter overflowing with garden tomatoes, the fresh sourdough bread that my husband had baked over the weekend. I smacked my blue lips and picked up the pace.

Sliced tomatoes on toast with garlic and black pepper awaited my own hungry beak.

Not exactly seeds and ice, but a perfect snack for a snow day in autumn.

Notes from the Nuthatch is a nature column written by Kadi Franson, a naturalist and artist living in Garfield County.

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Attention Panguitch Residents Please join us and come to [the Panguitch] City Council on October 26th to support our concern over generating an effective ordinance to better manage short term rentals in our city limits.

A group from Washington State has purchased 7 lots for the purpose of building 7 short term rentals in our neighbor-

hood. This may encourage other business groups to follow suit. If you have any concerns, questions, or comments, please join us at our next meeting on October 26th at the city library at 6:30 p.m.

Thank you, Concerned Lake Hills Subdivision Residents

Alberto Vasquez: Alberto

Vasquez, administrator of Intermountain Garfield Memorial Hospital in Panguitch, has announced his plans to retire from Intermountain Healthcare in April 2022, after 35 years with the health system.

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oming. He earned a master’s in healthcare administration and a bachelor’s in accounting, both from BYU. “Alberto has been an amazing leader who has helped this rural hospital truly excel and meet the needs of the residents of Garfield County in a meaningful way,” said Jim Sheets, vice president and chief operating officer of specialty-based care for Intermountain. “Alberto is

smart, resourceful and one of the kindest individuals I have worked with. He has made a big difference to this organization and leaves the hospital and his community better places. I am excited for Alberto to pursue other dreams and passions and wish him and his wife, Meri, well in this transition.”

A search process for Vasquez’s replacement will begin in the next few weeks.

—Intermountain Healthcare

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October 21, 2021

Garfield Commission: Garfield Memorial Hospital

Administrator Alberto Vasquez's upcoming retirement, Commission funding towards a new Panguitch fire truck, Escalante Petrified Forest State Park improvements, and GSENM restoration discussed.

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In other Commission business: • No bids were received on the Sheriff’s truck; people can still contact the clerk and make an offer.

• A new member was appointed to the Escalante Cemetery board.

• The Commission approved Panguitch High juniors using the county fair building next April for their prom.

• The Commission approved up to $200K toward purchase of a new fire truck for Panguitch. Meanwhile, Panguitch City will continue to seek other funding, specifically $100K from the city, $200K from CDBG, and possible a CIB grant or loan. Old truck is still usable for elsewhere in the county where it doesn’t get as much use. The Com-

mission also discussed other funding mechanisms for local fire departments to pursue, such as billing insurance companies for fire equipment calls when semitruck wrecks occur.

With Commissioner David Tebbs excused, only Commissioners Jerry Taylor and Leland Pollock presented the board reports of bi-weekly activity.

Commissioner Taylor said he had attended the Rural Summit in Cedar City the previous week along with Planning/Econ. Dev. Director Kaden Figgins. State Parks Director Jeff Rasmussen informed him that $5.5M in state funding is slated next year for Escalante’s Petrified Forest State Park to build cabins and campsites and possibly improved access.

Commissioner Pollock said residents in unincorporated subdivisions need to remember that the county does

not and never will provide them with water systems. On other matters, Pollock alluded to Pres. Biden’s restoration of the original Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument boundaries. Pollock expressed dissatisfaction with that action. He said he was working with a nonprofit “that wants to carry the litigation for us.” He also mentioned Pres. Biden’s appointment of a new BLM Director and said the Western Interstate Region coalition (Nevada, Arizona, Utah, and part of New Mexico) is meeting as a working group to “push back” on her appointment.

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.

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Tree Planting: Thanks to a matching grant from Tree City

and the Entrada Institute, volunteers came together to plant 20 seedless cottonwood shade trees at Teasdale Community Park on September 28.

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Since the Tree Utah delivery came during the week, it was difficult for many to come help. Special thanks to the twenty-eight enthusiastic volunteers who came to the park on September 28 to plant the trees. Marci Milligan cleared her busy schedule to be on hand to assist in the planting. Thank you to Brian Swanson for welding tree stands. Thank you to Ronnie Hunt for digging the tree holes (the park has lots of rocks). Thank you to Kalene Albrecht for driving the trailer around the park collecting and removing rocks with the help of Danny Parker. Thank you to all the planters: Jean Morrell, Anne Macey, Rob Williams, Charlotte Williams, Julia Sati, Floyd Hair, Chet Saign, Nancy Saign, Barb Walkush, Steve Williams, Cody Clark, Heather Clark, Alex Gribenko, Steve Lutz, Erica Larson, Lorraine Miller, Ginny Cromwell, Derek Daley, Cesar Aguirre, and Jessica Gramcko. Thank you

to Oliver Clark who, at nine months of age, was our youngest volunteer to plant trees.

Thank you to Gary Pankow and Lowell Saign for planting trees and also installing the drip line to water the trees, and to Josh Wray for assisting in the trenching for the irrigation

system. The Teasdale Park Committee is very grateful to everyone who came to help and to everyone who could not come but who donated money for supplies.

More exciting projects are planned for the Teasdale Park. Thank you, everyone!

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Boulder Planning: the recent Table of Uses and Zoning

Ordinance amendments on RV Parks, Campgrounds, and Guest Ranches, Boulder water usage, a proposed hydrologic study and accompanying research tasks to be done by each Commissioner, required amendments to IADUs, and updates to the subdivision ordinance discussed.

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modifications that the Town Council makes to these documents.

A representative from Boulder Farmstead Water then spoke. They shared reports for last year’s water usage: about 23 million gallons went to residential use with 190 active connections; about 1 million gallons went to commercial use with 9 active connections; about 29,000 gallons went to industrial use with 2 active connections; and about 4 million went to institutional use, including the park, town, school, and church. Between all of their water sources, they pulled out 46 million gallons, with the town using 29 million and the other 17 was unused overflow. They explained that in the spring this year when residents were asked not to use their water that it was not because water was out but be-

cause one of their main wells was not functioning, and that the town has plenty of culinary water. Currently, an allocation of water is 50,000 per person, which is higher than anywhere in the state. This high allocation means that as more hookups are applied for, instead of capping the number of hookups, the Water Company will instead allocate less water to landowners to bring it down to a more standard allocation. They estimated that there could probably be another 205-215 new connections without adjusting the water. A hydrologic study would have to look at these numbers as well as all the private wells, which are both metered and unmetered. Jones and DeMille have supported Boulder Farmstead Water’s planning and tracking efforts, have all of this information, and would be a great resource for the proposed hydrologic study.

Incoming planning commissioners Elena Hughes and

John Veranth were welcomed, and outgoing commissioners Cookie Shaus and Josie Muse were thanked for their service.

Town Planner Lee Nellis then led the continued discussion on the possibility of getting a hydrologic study for the town. Looking forward, Nellis has calculated that with the current zoning ordinances, Boulder could eventually see 450-475 new homes if all areas are ultimately divided into 5 acre lots, with each requiring both water and septic. There are currently no restrictions on wells, and new homes could both deplete the aquifer and pose contamination issues, as well as cause traffic issues, impact roads, and put pressure on emergency services.

Nellis went over three possible paths the town could take in relation to water supply: (1) The town can accept the outcomes of new developments and new wells without considBoulder Planning Cont'd on page 9

October 21, 2021

Schools & Sports PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

Bobcats baseball finishes second in State Championships, Lady Cats Volleyball finish 1A season undefeated, and fall sport season is coming to an end The Bobcat base-ballers had a really great year and finished it off with a second place finish in the State Championships. The Cats final game was against the Piute T-Birds, and it was so close, with the Bobcats losing 3-4. The Birds finish off the season without a loss and their second championship in a row. The Cats should be proud that they did their best, and it just didn’t work out this time. Go Bobcats!

The Lady Cats had a funny week against the Bryce Valley Mustangs. They played two games with only one

missed serve and won rather easily and again took the third game, 25 to 11. This was the end of the season for 1A competition, and the Cats finished undefeated. But on Saturday evening, they played 3A Richfield and might have won, except for some terrible serving.

The Cats easily were the better team, making passes, sets and kills. And the scores were about as close as you can get: 26-24, 27-25 and 26-24. The ladies have a long wait for state. They do have a play-in game on the 23, but because of their team standing, I believe that they will start state on the

29-30, and it will be up at UVU in Provo.

It was a good thing that I got the cross country meet wrong because of the weather they met down in Mt. Carmel at the golf course, and now the volleyball players who are also team runners will be able to help the team be ready for their best effort. Mt. Carmel is a great place to watch a race, and good luck to the team.

The fall season is way too short, but by the end of November, basketball will be starting up.

The US Economic Development Administration Announces Grants Totaling $36.5 Million Two Grants Awarded to Utah Universities

SALT LAKE CITY - The U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, Alejandara Y. Castillo, recently announced that 50 organizations around the nation that will receive grants totaling $36.5 million. These grants will help programs that support innovation within their local economy.

The grants are part of the “Build to Scale” program administered by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) each year.

This year the program takes on an essential role as part of the Biden Administration’s “Build Back Better” efforts.

The grants will support organizations that are focused on accelerating technology entrepreneurship and increasing access to start-up capital for new businesses in areas where it has been difficult to obtain high-risk capital.

The "Build to Scale" program is a very competitive grant opportunity and contains two different competi-

tions, the Capital Challenge and the Venture Challenge.

Utah universities were recipients of two of the only thirtythree Capital Challenge grants awarded from the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship within the EDA. “We want to congratulate both Southern Utah University and Weber State University in receiving these awards,” said Marla Trollan, SBA Utah District Director. “These universities both house the SBA’s resource partner the Small Business Development Center regional offices and run many other initiatives that are focused on helping small businesses start and succeed. We are thrilled that there will be yet additional resources from the Venture Challenge Grant helping our small business community.”

The Capital Challenge is meant to help increase capital access in communities where there are not many options for higher-risk start-up companies or business owners.

The grant is meant to provide operational support for earlystage investment funds, angel capital networks, or investor training programs that focus on both traditional and hybrid equity-based models.

Both Weber State University and Southern Utah University received grant amounts totaling nearly $750,000. SUU plans to use the grant funds to execute a strategic plan created in the 2020 Rural Innovation Initiative. The plan includes identifying gaps in the current small business support system and creating initiative ways to fulfill those gaps and support entrepreneurs in their community.

“It was a pleasure working with SUU's Business Innovation Center to refine this grant application,” said Jenn Stewart, pre-award research administrator with SUU’s Sponsored Programs, Agreements, Research, and Contracts (SPARC) office.

Stewart noted, “Securing this award strengthens partnerships that will continue to impact our rural entrepreneurial community in Utah for years to come.”

For more information on how SUU plans to use the "Build to Scale" Grant visit: SUU’s Business and Innovation Center Awarded $750k Grant | SUU —U.S. Small Business Administration

October 21, 2021

Wills, Trusts, and More

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Marital Relationships and Inheritance A surprising number of marriages end with one spouse trying to disinherit the other. However, the law of most states protects both husbands and wives from being disinherited by the other.

If a person fails to provide for his or her surviving spouse, or even fails to provide a certain percentage of the estate to the surviving spouse, the surviving spouse can demand and receive an “elective share” or forced share of the estate, as set by state law. This means that the surviving spouse can demand a portion of the estate, and, regardless of what is stated in the deceased spouse’s will, the surviving spouse has a right to receive at least that amount.

A spouse retains these elective share rights until and unless a decree of divorce is final. The exception is if the elective share rights are waived in a marital agreement. Marital agreements set forth in writing the exact agreement between couples regarding how much of each spouse’s individual assets (if any) will be distributed to the other upon the death of one of them. Often, each spouse will waive the right to inherit any of the assets of the other spouse.

It is preferable to execute a marital settlement agree-

by Jeffery J. McKenna ment prior to marriage. Each party signs the agreement and knows, prior to the marriage, where they stand financially within the context of the marriage, and upon death of their spouse. Post-marital agreements (executed after marriage) can be executed if both spouses are agreeable to the settlement terms.

The provisions of premarital and post-marital agreements serve to protect surviving spouses. When couples who each have children from prior relationships get married, each may have sufficient assets to be unafraid of being disinherited. Each one wants to provide for his or her own children upon death, and each spouse agrees to waive any share of the other’s estate. They are happy to do so in order for their own assets to be distributed to their own children.

The same concerns and considerations by couples who draw up a premarital or postmarital contract also apply to couples who never plan to marry. As with marital agreements, safeguarding income and assets—and negotiating a cohabitation agreement in the event of termination of the relationship or death—is far easier to accomplish when neither party is angry, under stress and/or hostile.

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NOW WITH A PANGUITCH OFFICE AT 46 NORTH MAIN STREET TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AND AROUND GARFIELD COUNTY Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 20 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW. BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM, he would enjoy hearing from you. it is wise or convenient to have marital or cohabitation agreements drafted at the same time as estate planning documents.

Consult your attorney in drafting any such important documents. The attorney’s fee you pay may well save you a lot of money and heartache in the end.

When our last child moved out, I'd passed my fiftieth birthday. My wife encouraged me to join Big Brothers.

I was matched up with a thirteen-year-old named Alex.

At our first outing, we ran into his friend at the library.

"Who's he?" the friend asked Alex, pointing to me.

"That's my Big Brother, Randall."

The boy looked at me, then back at Alex. "Duuude, how old is your mother?"

Good Byes

My husband and I were dining out with our children one evening.

Our four-year-old son caught the eye of a woman at the next table who smiled at him, and he smiled back.

When she got up to leave, we encouraged Joe to say goodbye. She leaned over and said, with a smile, "Good night, young man."

Joe looked up at her, with an equally big smile, and said, "Good night, old lady."

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l A u G h i N g pOiNt!!

Cerrado los Domingos

The Mexican restaurant looked great, but it wasn't open. So I jotted down the name for another day.

Just then, a man came out of the restaurant and took a peek at what I'd written.

"That's not the name of the restaurant," he said, pointing to the sign. "That's Spanish for 'Closed on Mondays.'"

PUNishment

No matter what costumes they wear, when the Halloween candy comes out, everyone is a goblin!

Today's Thought

This isn't clutter, these are my antiques!

sudoku To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9

Insurance

Brevity is next to confusion in the insurance business.

When a client died, her daughter told our agency that she would cancel the home policy the following week, once her mother's belongings were removed. Simple right? Here's the note that was placed in the client's file: "Deceased will call next week to cancel moving her things out."

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THEME: ON AN OLD MAP ACROSS 1. *Core of Persia today 5. *Belgian village where Roman soldiers enjoyed warm mineral springs 8. Pitch symbol 12. More luminous star 13. Abbott and Costello or Rocky and Bullwinkle 14. Eurasian goat-like antelope 15. Team's ranking 16. Make someone angry 17. Mix in 18. *Formerly Ceylon (2 words) 20. What tide does half the time 21. Reggae subgenre 22. Back then 23. ____ profundo 25. Depleted (2 words) 28. Wet firecracker 29. Catch in a net 32. Hip bones 34. Dormer without D 36. Schiller's poem 37. "It is silent" in sheet music 38. Discharge 39. Admirer 41. Earlier in time than, archaic 42. Not out (2 words) 44. Pinocchio and his kind 46. Evergreen creeper 47. "A League of Their Own" member, e.g.

49. Command to a fly 51. *Formerly Siam 54. Rain forest ruminant 55. Irish for Ireland 56. It's under a fig leaf?

58. Shockingly graphic 59. Impersonator 60. Manlike man-eater of fairy tales 61. Crunchable infor-

mation 62. Popular '60s drug 63. A ____ ____ move DOWN 1. Opposite of outs 2. Fish eggs, pl.

3. Affirm solemnly 4. Lowest points 5. Seeking damages 6. Kenosha Kickers' music 7. On the sea 8. *Once named Kampuchea 9. Trunk appendage 10. Shining armor 11. Facsimile machine 13. Fire-starter in fairy tales 14. Trojan War military action 19. Red-dot pointer, e.g.

22. Cigar residue 23. *Myanmar, formerly 24. "____ One" on a ticket 25. Consumer 26. Stomach sore

27. Boat stops 28. John's and Jane's last name?

30. Pie a la ____ 31. *Tokyo, formerly 33. Absorbed, as in a cost 35. *Abyssinia, now 37. Jury duty event 39. Comedian Schumer 40. Has more elm trees 43. Roundish 45. Not digital 47. Ox prod, pl.

48. Propelled like Argo 49. Arctic jaeger 50. '80 TV series "____ to ____" (1 word) 51. Bluish green 52. Canceled 53. "American ____," Jeanine Cummins' bestseller 54. Like one of the Testaments 57. Modern, prefix

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Elaine Allen

KINGSTON / CIRCLEVILLE - Elaine Lewis Allen, 85, returned to our Heavenly Father October 12, 2021 in Beaver, UT, Her smile, laughter and presence will be sorely missed by her new friends at the Care Center as well as all her family. Elaine was born August 11, 1936 in Circleville, the 4th child of 9 children [not counting another set of twins] to Adelbert Levi and Sadie Norton Lewis. She married Merrill Dee Allen on November 19, 1952 in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple. Elaine had broken her leg, resulting in a needed surgery, and then shortly after passed away, not from complications so much as demoralized.

Elaine was a true farm girl and spent her whole life as such, with stints at the Circleville Sewing Plant and driving the school bus. She worked miracles in storing food and making soap and all other essentials to survive the winters and rough times. Always so positive and full of faith that all would work out- come what may! She had been married 59 yrs before losing Merrill a week after their anniversary to cancer in 2011.

Elaine loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ! She spent countless hours reading many, many LDS gospel books and scriptures—every day! She served in various callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including working with the Young Women, Primary and Relief Society in the Kingston Ward, and later the Circleville 2nd Ward, as well as in the Panguitch Stake.

Elaine loved her family and did all she could to have fun, whether in chores, or playing King of the Bunker Hill—throwing the kids off the hill, or running wild on the back roads of the county with the kids for joy rides, when Merrill didn’t know of course.

Elaine spent most of her life on the family farm in Kingston.

She is survived by four of her five children: Dee Layne (Laurette) Allen, Moriarity, NM; Charmaine (Alan ) Malan, West Bountiful; Pauline (Eugene) Day, Pleasant Grove; George H (Maria) Allen, Kingston; daughter-in-law, Lezley Allen, Junction; 17 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren with 2 more on the way; sisters: Linda Jenkins and Mary Lee. Preceded in death by her husband Merrill; parents; son, Kenneth Allen; and 6 of her siblings.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Circleville 2nd Ward, 195 West 200 South, where friends may call Saturday morning from 9:30am-10:30am.

Burial will be held in the Kingston Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

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October 21, 2021

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Oh, what a grand week it was in Panguitch. We did get a touch of snow and some more wind and cold, but it is the season. Brian Head reported 14” and having it up on the mountains is the best place for it.

Many of the trees did change to fall colors and really looked good.

What really made it a grand week was the Panguitch High School musical The Sound of Music. It was so good on the first night that Pat and I attended that we changed our plans to go on a trip to see it a second time. The play involved 60 students, plus all of those that worked in all of what it takes to put on a production like this.

All of the cast just did an outstanding job, and I am probably going to hurt some feelings, but the main characters need to be acknowledged. Kam Petsche, as Von Trapp, was really a star. The two girls that played Maria, Ella Hughes and Elise Sarles, have beautiful voices and were outstanding. What can I say about Jaren Henrie as Max Detweiler? He is truly a professional at any part that he plays. Oh, he is so good.

Mother Superior Abbess, performed by Ava Roundy, was perfect; what a voice.

Both nights that we went to the play were near sellouts.

I feel sad for those that missed this production. This is Cheryl Church and Elaine Baldwin's final show after twenty years of bringing out the best in the students, and The Sound

of Music was a superb way to end their wonderful career.

These two brought hundreds of high school students out of their box and achieved roles that they didn’t think that there was any way they could play.

For those that remember how it was before them, some male parts were played by adults because the boys wouldn’t have anything to do with singing and dancing. Cheryl’s son, I believe, was the first boy to take part, and we have had many really great performances from the boys ever since.

Thank you Elaine and Cheryl for your many great productions over the years that we have been entertained with. You’re the best.

Instead of going to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, Pat and I decided to travel Highway 12 to see the fall colors so that we could see another night of the play.

I always get irritated when I see the sign telling the world that you are going on the Scenic Highway 12. When I was on the City Council, I was on a national committee to make Highway 12 an All American Highway. There were only 26 highways in the country with this designation at that time.

The committee met for over a year, determining if Highway 12 qualified. There had to be history along the way and beautiful scenery. Well, the road met both qualifications easily, and it was a done deal.

Why it was changed from an All American Highway to a Scenic Byway, like thousands

of other roads, I don’t know.

We were too late for most of the colors, but the scenery is second to none in the world. Pat and I have been to every state in the country and many countries throughout the world. Nothing compares to the scenery that you see on your way to Torrey. The only thing that is wrong with the Grand Staircase-Escalante is that it doesn't go far enough, and the road to Boulder is equally spectacular. Before you get too excited about what I am saying, in the twenty miles to Boulder, there is only one restaurant and the scenery is unbelievable rock. However, it doesn’t stop in Boulder.

There are overlooks along the way, and this just adds more to your trip. If you have plenty of time, a good side trip is down the Hole-in-the-Rock road for 12 miles to Devil’s Garden. It is easy walking through the trails and a lot of picture taking moments. Just a little farther down the road is Calf Creek Falls. There were cars parked all the way down to the campgrounds. It is almost a six mile hike there and back. I have been there five or six times, but the last time was it because I think that they moved the falls farther back.

Highway 12 ends at Torrey, but taking the time to go over to Capitol Reef is worth the ten miles. The rock formations are similar to Zion’s, and it is beautiful. There aren't any toll booths on the road, but there might be one up the scenic loop.

The whole trip took six hours, and we went 260 miles. The elevation out of Boulder gets up to 9,600, so don’t wait till there is snow.

November will be here shortly, and it starts off with an election for City Council members on the 2nd. You should be receiving your ballot in the mail shortly. To get an early jump on your Christmas shopping, the Craft Fair will be on the second week in November, and there will be a Sub for Santa candy fundraiser booth. Candy always makes great gifts. On the 11th, it will be Veterans Day, and again the Panguitch American Legion will be hosting a dinner. All veterans and their guests in our areas are welcome for our dinner and program, and it will be at the Panguitch Senior Center if it is open. We do have an alternate place. Please, give me a call so I can get an idea on how much food to order. On Thanksgiving, we will be hosting our 12th annual dinner, and it will be at the Panguitch Senior Center and will start at 1:00. All are welcome. It is just as hard to have a dinner for four as it is for 80.

In September, 90,000 people needlessly died from COVID because they hadn’t been vaccinated. In the time from October 3-16, Garfield County has had 37 new cases.

COVID has moved into number two on the cause of death list, behind heart problems amd ahead of cancer. President Biden spoke of our hero police officers, and said that this time last year, more police officers died in the line of duty than ever before. However, the leading cause of death was caused by COVID and many of them won’t get their shots.

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.

(George Washington) Mack O.

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October 21, 2021

Dark Sky Event: Thank you to all the dedicated dark

sky enthusiasts that came to participate this year. The data that is collected will help lead to a better world for all. Because the more we know about the night sky, the better we can protect our dark skies.

Barb Walkush

The Entrada Institute sponsored a Citizen Science Dark Sky Monitoring event on Saturday, October 9. Participants included (back row from left to right) Derek Daley, Karen Davenport Rohr, Peter Cole, Linda Peer, Mickey Wright, Anne Macey, Jeff Mikaelian, Floyd Hair, Kalene Albrecht, Gary Pankow, Pearl Thorndal-Stewart, Dick Sullivan, Susan O'Connor-Wright, Park Ranger Emily Van Ness, Mauri Naughton, (in front from left to right) Harper Daley, Canyon Daley and Jean Morrell.

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Life on Earth needs the natural rhythm of light and dark. It is estimated that 62% of the species on Earth are nocturnal. For many animals and insects and plants, a natural night sky signals when to eat, sleep, hunt, migrate and reproduce. Too much artificial light disrupts life-sustaining behaviors. Everything is interconnected, so it is important to study the effects of light pollution.

The world is continually getting brighter, but the exciting news is that each and every one of us can make a difference. We can install fully shielded, night sky friendly outdoor lighting so lights shine down, not up.

We can use timers or motion sensors so lights are on only when needed. We can shut off lights when not in use. These measures and others reduce

energy waste and money and create a safer and kinder night sky.

Thank you to all the dedicated dark sky enthusiasts that came to participate this year.

The data that is collected will help lead to a better world for all because the more we know about the night sky, the better we can protect our dark skies.

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LegaL Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States at the time of the sale, at the entrance to the GARFIELD COUNTY COURTHOUSE located at 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah, on November 8, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. on said day, for the purpose of foreclosing a Trust Deed with Assignment of Rents dated August 10, 2015 and executed by PRISBREY HOME CENTERS, INC., a Utah Corporation, Trustor, in favor of H&R Home Center, LLC, a Utah limited liability company, and H&R Building Supply, LLC, a Utah limited liability company, as Beneficiary (hereafter “Trust Deed”).

The Trust Deed was recorded on August 13, 2015 as Entry No. 267418, Book 490, Page 463, in the official records of the Garfield County Recorder, State of Utah. The Trust Deed covers that real property located at approximately 24 East 100 North, Panguitch, Utah 84759 in Garfield County, State of Utah, and is particularly described as follows: Beginning 60.00 feet East of the Northwest Corner of Lot 2, Block 28, Plat "B", PANGUITCH TOWN SURVEY and running thence East 181.00 feet more or less to the Northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence South 186.00 feet more or less to a point 50.00 feet North of the South boundary of said Lot 2; thence West 191.00 feet; thence North 100.00 feet more or less to a point 86.00 feet South of the North boundary of said Lot 2; thence East 10.00 feet; thence North 86.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Also the West 72.00 feet of the North half of Lot 1, Block 28, Plat "B" PANGUITCH TOWN SURVEY. Together with all buildings, fixtures and improvements thereon and all water rights, rights of way, easements, rents, issues, profits, income, tenements, hereditaments, privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging, now or hereafter used or enjoyed with said property, or any part thereof, SUBJECT HOWEVER, to the right, power and authority hereinafter given to and conferred upon Beneficiary to collect and apply such rents, issues, and profits. (hereafter referred to as the “Property”) A Substitution of Trustee and Notice of Default were recorded on June 18, 2020 as Documents 277807 and 277808, respectively, in the official records of the Recorder of Garfield County, State of Utah. The undersigned Substitute Trustee has elected to sell or cause to be sold all rights, title, and interest of the Trustor in and to the real property described in the aforementioned Trust Deed in order to satisfy such obligations in favor of the Beneficiary.

Bidders must tender to the Substitute Trustee a deposit of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), at the time of the sale, and the balance of the purchase price will be due by 12:00 p.m. mountain time on the first business day following the sale. Both the deposit and the balance must be paid to V. Lowry Snow, Trustee, in the form oof a wire transfer, cashier’s check, or certified funds. Cash payments, personal checks, or trust checks are not accepted.

The Substitute Trustee will sell the above Property at the time of the sale without warranty, express or implied, subject to all encumbrances of record. Anyone having questions or desiring information regarding the property to be sold should contact V. Lowry Snow at (435) 628-3688, hours of office operation: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED TO COLLECT THIS DEBT. V. Lowry Snow Substitute Trustee Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 7, 14 & 21, 2021

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INTENDED USE: SMALL ACCESSORY BEDROOM/ BATHROOM UNIT ON PARCEL WITH EXISTING RESIDENTIAL DWELLING ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED BY: IVAN & GRAZYNA LACH A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON: OCT 27, 2021 @ 7:00 PM AT THE WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LEGAL DES: 4.28 AC LOC IN SECTION 32 T29S R5E 3629 E TEASDALE ROAD, TEASDALE, UT 84773 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 21, 2021 OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TORREY TOWN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Torrey Town Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing during its regularly scheduled Oct. 28 planning and zoning meeting at 6 p.m. It will be the first item of business.

The purpose of the public hearing is to receive comments concerning a proposed amendment to several sections of the Torrey ordinances. A document describing the changes and the reasons for the changes is available on the Torrey town website, https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook. com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.torreyutah.gov%2F&d ata=04%7C01%7C%7C6e5eab4e22c24defb64108d989b902e5 %7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C6376 92249972505042%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJ XVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=9SRhgcbssb0mhle5L aNF%2BbkxNR40P%2FnXxGvH%2BTZjMCM%3D&re served=0 or at the Torrey town offices.

YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND OR SUBMIT COMMENTS. The hearing will be held both virtually via Zoom and in person at the Torrey Town Pavilion, which is located at 75 East 100 North, Torrey, Utah.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 14 & 21, 2021 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. 10, 2021 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 841146300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

NEW APPLICATION(S) 97-2476 (A82931): Knolls End propose(s) using 1.73 acft. from groundwater (Hwy 12) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 97-2477 (A82934): Justin Cook propose(s) using 1.72 ac-ft. from groundwater (Escalante area) for IRRIGATION. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E., State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 14 & 21, 2021 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION CANCELATION NOTICE LYMAN TOWN, LYMAN, UTAH The Municipal General Election will be canceled for November 2, 2021 in accordance with Utah State Code 20A-1-206 Positions to be filled Mayor: 4-Year term Burke Torgerson Council Member: 4-Year term Incumbent, Melanie Grundy Council Member: 4 Year term Kent Jackson Terms will begin January 01, 2022 Posted October 15, 2021 Dortha Chappell, Lyman Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 21, 2021 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ESCALANTE CEMETERY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT Escalante Cemetery Maintenance District will hold a public hearing on November 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the Escalante City Council Chambers, located at 56 N. 100 W., Escalante, Utah to adopt a budget for the year 2022.

The public is invited to attend the hearing and provide comments. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should notify Escalante City Office at 435826-4644.

Notice of date, time and agenda for the public hearing was posted in three public places on October 21, 2021 and on the State of Utah’s Public Meeting Notice Website – www.utah.gov/pmn.

Stephanie Steed, CMC City Recorder Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 21 & 28, 2021

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE FROM: EXISTING NON CONFORMING USE TO: RESORT RECREATION WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INTENDED USE: MULEY TWIST INN BED & BREAKFAST PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 24 GLAMPING SITES & EVENT PAVILION ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED BY: NICHOLAS KANAAN A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD PRIOR TO THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON OCTOBER 27, 2021 @ 7 PM AT THE WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LEGAL DES: PARCEL’S 02-0027-0087 / O-797-01, 0226-0817 / O-782-3 & 02-0027-0806 / O-797-0 Sections 16 & 21 T29S R4E SLB&M Location: 199 W 125 S Teasdale, UT 84773 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 14 & 21, 2021 LAND FOR SALE UTAH SCHOOL AND INSTITUTIONAL TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION

Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration is offering for sale a one-acre lot which is part of the Widtsoe Townsites in Garfield County. This is our last lot which will be sold in this historic area.

The property is in an ideal location, near many recreational opportunities and only 13 miles from Bryce Canyon National Park.

The minimum acceptable price for this lot will be $15,000.00.

It will be sold through an online auction process with bids being accepted November 4-10, 2021. Please visit www.trustlands.utah.gov or call 877-526-3725 for more information.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 14, 21 & 28, 2021 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND BONDS TO BE ISSUED ANTIMONY TOWN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 7, 2021, the Mayor and Town Council of Antimony Town (the "Issuer"), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) declaring its intention to issue its Parity Water Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) pursuant to the Utah 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.

TIME, PLACE AND LOCATION OF PUBLIC HEARING The Issuer shall hold a public hearing on November 4, 2021, at the hour of 7:00 p.m. The location of the public hearing is in the Community Center, 120 North Main Street, Antimony Town, 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 Bonds. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate.

PURPOSE FOR ISSUING BONDS The Issuer intends to issue the Bonds for the purpose of (i) financing all or a portion of the cost of construction of water system improvements, including purchase of water rights, drilling of test and production wells, construction of well house and installation of new SCADA system, together with related improvements; and (ii) paying costs of issuing the Bonds.

PARAMETERS OF THE BONDS The Issuer intends to issue the Bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,500,000, to bear interest at a rate not to exceed 2.0% per annum, to mature in not to more than 35 years from their date or dates, and to be sold at a price not less than 100% of the total principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest to the date of delivery. The Bonds will specify that any installment of principal and/or interest on the Bonds which shall not be paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of 18% per annum from the due date thereof until paid.

OUTSTANDING BONDS SECURED BY THE SAME REVENUE The Issuer currently has outstanding bonds secured by the pledge of culinary water system revenues, namely: the Parity Water Revenue Bond, Series 2003 in the original principal amount of $188,000 payable to the State of Utah, Drinking Water Board and the Parity Water Revenue Bond, Series 2005 in the original principal amount of $148,000 payable to the State of Utah, Drinking Water Board.

ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF THE BONDS Although the Issuer declared its intention to issue a Bond in a principal amount of up to $1,500,000 with interest at a rate not to exceed 2.0% per annum, the Issuer currently anticipates that the Bonds will be issued in the amount of $500,000 with interest at the rate of 1.0% per annum. In that case, the estimated total cost for the proposed Bonds would be $581,020, which would include interest of $81,020.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a period of 30 days from and after the last date of publication of this Notice is provided by law during which any person in interest shall have the right to contest the legality of the Resolution or the Bonds, or any provision made for the security and payment of the Bonds, and that after such time, no one shall have any cause of action to contest the regularity, formality or legality thereof for any cause whatsoever.

A copy of the Resolution is on file in the office of the Town Clerk in Antimony Town, Utah, where it may be examined by contacting the Clerk at (435) 624-3249.

DATED this 7th day of October, 2021. /s/ Roma Henrie, Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 21 & 28, 2021

October 21, 2021

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by John Mosley The Sky Report is presented as a public service by the Stellar Vista Observatory, a nonprofit organization based in Kanab, Utah, which provides opportunities for people to observe, appreciate, and comprehend our starry night sky. Additional information is at www.stellarvistaobservatory.org. Send questions and comments to John@StargazingAdventures.org.

Calassified ds HELP WANTED

COOKS Wayne School District is accepting applications for a Head Cook at Loa Elementary, and an assistant cook; at Loa Elementary or Wayne High School.

These positions are part-time with no benefits. Salary will be according to Wayne School District’s salary schedule.

An applicant needs to be friendly with students and needs to be able to work as a team. Applicants must also have or be willing to obtain a current food handler’s permit and keep up on all training. The Head Cook also needs to be able to accomplish paperwork and food ordering on time and accurately and follow all USDA regulations.

Interested individuals may fill out a written application at Wayne School District Office, 79 North 100 West, Bicknell, UT or found online at waynesd.org . Applications can be submitted in person or electronically to tyler.newton@ waynesd.org and/or Jennifer.batty@waynesd.org.

Closing Date: Open until filled Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and provider, and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

as the zodiac for “circle of animals.”But the constellation boundaries have evolved; for example what was once the Claws of the Scorpion is now Libra the Scales. AccordCourtesy Rich Csenge ing to the way Ophiuchus in a 19th century atlas. Conmodern astronostellation boundaries are not shown but the ecliptic is, at bottom. Venus is pres- mers divide the sky, after passently traversing his foot. ing through The three bright planets Scorpius, Venus transits southvisible tonight are Jupiter and ernmost Ophiuchus on its way Saturn in Capricornus and Ve- to Sagittarius. Ophiuchus is nus in Ophiuchus. Ophiuchus? the Serpent Bearer, and his Yes, it’s the “13th constella- serpent is the rod of the healer tion of the zodiac," and Venus Asclepius (Google it) and the is within its boundaries from two-part constellation Serpens October 21 until November 1 (green on the attached star before moving on to Sagittar- chart). All the planets, plus ius. You can see Ophiuchus in the sun and moon, invariably the southwest during the early pass through Ophiuchus from evening. time to time so this is hardly When the sky was di- unusual. (Google “Ophiuchus vided into constellations mil- 13th constellation.”). lennia ago, early astronomers The sun passes through paid particular attention to the Ophiuchus too, from Novemstar groups that the moon and ber 29 through December 17. planets pass through. There Telescopically, Venus are about 12 lunar months in looks like a tiny first-quarter a year (12 full moons), so they moon, but use high power— divided the sky into 12 sec- at least 50X—because Venus tions, or signs. Many were appears to be only 1/80th the animals, like the Bull and the diameter of the moon. Venus Lion, so the 12 were known is approaching the earth so it Boulder Planning Cont'd from page 4

ering water availability; (2) The town could fund a water study and wait to get the results to make any changes that could limit future development, in proportion to water availability; or (3) The town could make zoning changes, either just in the interim until the water study is completed or by downsizing irrigated land, meaning that larger parcel sizes will be required on irrigated land, while non-irrigated lots can stay at the current 5 acre minimum. To support landowners with large irrigated holdings, allowances could be made to shift development rights off of their irrigated lands. Downsizing, however, could also reduce opportunities for affordable housing.

Discussion ensued. A first commissioner stated that this is not their business as the Planning Commission, and that the state engineer has jurisdiction over water and the health department over septic. They also stated that any talk of downsizing ranch land would be too controversial, and that the Planning Commission should focus on more immediate, short term issues.

Another commissioner stated that conducting the hydrologic study is crucial, that the possible addition of 450 homes would change the character of town, and that compiling hard data is the duty of the Planning Commission, to help shape the future development and growth of town in an appropriate way.

They asked how the town can both maintain fairness and also property rights when considering downsizing, and it was discussed that a moratorium is probably too extreme but doing nothing would be a mistake. Another commissioner made the point that currently, newer and younger people in town ,who want to work in agriculture, are looking at purchasing lots of 5 acres due to affordability issues, so downsizing large irrigated lots could interfere with smallscale agricultural enterprises. It was discussed that the Planning Commission could start with the hydrologic study and begin exploring the topic of downsizing.

Nellis stated that conduct-

ing the hydrologic study is of the highest priority for considering long-term development.

The health department and state authorities operate on a political level rather than a scientific one, and cannot be relied upon to protect the aquifer. Perfectly lawful systems have in many other places ultimately led to substantial contamination. Once the aquifer becomes contaminated, water has to be treated and sewage systems are needed, but these systems are very expensive, meaning that the town would possibly have to look at much further development and a much higher population in order to afford them.

While Jones and DeMille would likely conduct the hydrologic survey, it would be ideal if USGS would peer review it.

Communication must occur with them to confirm that they will do this. It was mentioned that at the last meeting Mayor Steve Cox had shared that he’d recently spoken to Jones and DeMille, and it was asked if there are any updates. Cox stated that the Planning Commission should come up with how they would want the study tailored to Boulder, and then present this to the Town Council.

Funding may be available but research will have to be done.

Groundwork should be completed with Jones and DeMille, who have worked with Boulder Farmstead Water and likely Southwest Health and will have a good idea of what the town will need.

A commissioner suggested that they all do their homework over the next month and discuss this further at the next meeting, and move onto the next agenda item. Three were in favor and two were opposed. The two opposed asked that specific tasks be designated for them to work on to discuss next month. Two commissioners volunteered to speak with Cox and connect with Jones and DeMille, and possibly also USGS and the Division of Drinking Water, to see if any of them are able to send a rep to the next Planning Commission meeting. Another volunteered to speak more with Boulder Farmstead Water.

Another will brainstorm specific questions to ask Jones and DeMille.

Next on the agenda was

will grow larger telescopically and become a slimmer crescent in weeks ahead.

Jupiter and Saturn are to the left of Venus, and the three form a nice line in the sky. Jupiter is not quite as bright as Venus and fainter Saturn is between them and ¼ of the way from Jupiter to Venus.

Uranus and Neptune are out these evenings too, in Aquarius and Aries respectively, and you can see them in any telescope and even binoculars if you know precisely where to look. The best way to find them is to use an inexpensive planetarium app on your smartphone or tablet; my favorite is SkySafari but there are several that will do the job. That same app will verify that the sun passes through Ophiuchus in early December.

John Mosley was Program Supervisor of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles for 27 years and is the author of “Stargazing for Beginners” and “Stargazing with Binoculars and Telescopes.” He and his wife live in St. George, where he continues to stargaze from his retirement home while serving on the advisory committee for Stellar Vista Observatory. discussing required amendments, based on recent legislative changes, to Internal Accessory Dwelling Units (IADUs).

State law now requires that IADUs be allowed in all owner-occupied dwellings, which does not line up with current town ordinances. A public hearing will be held next month so that the town can get in line with this legislation.

A public hearing on proposed updates to the subdivision ordinance followed. The amendment would clarify certain definitions, including streets, rights-of-ways and easements. One commenter wanted clarification that this amendment would make it so that the area under an easement would not take away from the total acreage of a property. The public hearing was closed and a motion was made and passed to send the amendment with one correction to the Town Council.

The town Conflict of Interest form was then discussed. All commissioners who haven’t already were asked to read and sign it.

Upcoming business for next month includes a public hearing on necessary amendment changes for IADUs, and further discussion on the hydrologic study and on downzoning. It was noted that the next meeting will be after daylight savings, and will therefore start at 6 p.m. rather than 7 p.m.

Public comments followed. Ray Gardner, who has begun the process of submitting an application for an RV Park, shared research regarding what was an appropriate number of spaces for an RV park to be financially viable.

A reminder was given by a commissioner that because the Planning Commission has already sent these amendments to the Town Council, any further changes must be made by them. It was also stated that Gardner will fall under the existing RV Park regulations, as the new ones haven’t yet been passed. Gardner shared figures from RV parks in nearby towns and stated his belief that 20 spots are needed for a viable business.

The Planning Commission meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.

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C l a s s i f i e d ads

October 21, 2021

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HELP WANTED

CORRECTIONS OFFICER Garfield County is accepting applications for a Corrections Officer. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office or online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until October 22, 2021.

Anyone interested in applying for this position must pass the National Peace Officer Selection Exam prior to making application. The Exam is given at the Browning Learning Center on the Dixie College Campus. For additional information regarding the Exam and registration requirements, contact the Browning Learning Center at (435) 6527696. The exam is also given at Southern Utah University.

Call 435-586-5419 for additional information.

Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.

GARBAGE TRUCK DRIVER Garfield County is accepting applications for a position as a Garbage Truck Driver. The position is full-time with benefits. Prework drug testing and CDL required.

Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office, 55 S. main, Panguitch, or online at www.garfield.

Utah.gov. Applications and resumes will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. Friday October 29, 2021. For questions, please call 435-238-0935.

Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.

SECRETARY CLERK UPPER SEVIER CONSERVATION DISTRICT The Upper Sevier Conservation District has an opening for the position of Secretary Clerk.

The successful applicant will be required to: be personable, reliable, eager to work and have communication and writing skills; ensure that the District runs smoothly by working collaboratively and maintaining a positive attitude; assist with the completion and editing of necessary reports and documents as required by the State Auditor’s Office, (such as budget, financial report, etc.); assist with a variety of administrative duties, such as contacts, phone calls, public relation, publishing notices and articles in the local newspaper, online, and etc.; schedule meetings, help prepare agendas, coordinate logistics, and provide meeting reminders; maintain an organized filing system; take and transcribe meeting minutes and distribute them in a timely manner; assist with the CD’s programs, such as conservation tree sales, equipment rental, tours, and etc.

Hours will be on an as needed basis and are very reasonable, approximately 20 hours each month. Clerk is required to attend the CD’s monthly meeting held in Panguitch.

Compensation starts $200 per month. Raises will apply with experience.

Please send resume by October 29, 2021 to: Anne Excell PO Box 806 Panguitch, UT 84759 aexcell@utah.gov For more information, please contact: Tyce Palmer at tpalmer@utah.gov or 435-676-8189 (Office) or (435) 6911498 (Cell)

FOR RENT

We are looking for friendly, hardworking professionals who enjoy the hospitality industry and interaction with guests.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www. garfk12.org Full-Time Elementary Teacher at Boulder Elementary Part-Time Custodian at Boulder Elementary Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers in Escalante Bus Route Driver in Boulder Para-Professionals at All Schools SALARY: Please see 2021-2022 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children. See the job description for additional requirements.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified or certified application.

Please direct questions to: AES Head Teacher Robin Gibbs (435-624-3221) BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322) BVES Principal Pete Peterson (435-679-8619) BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-679-8835) EES/EHS Principal Peter Baksis (435-826-4205) PES Principal Lisa Breinholt (435-676-8847) PMS/PHS Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-8805) Superintendent John Dodds (435-676-8821) Online application available: www.garfk12.org Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

DEADLINE: See the district website for closing date of each position.

Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

P O S I T I O N S AVA I L A B L E: Front Desk Agents Laundry Services Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen Positions to start April 1st through October 31st At Capitol Reef Resort we promote from within.

Please stop by in person to complete an application.

We are located at 2600 E SR 24, Torrey, UT 84775 435-425-3761 CAPITOL REEF CIDER WORKS BICKNELL Capitol Reef Cider Works of Bicknell, Utah is looking for intelligent dedicated employees to advance our apple orchard and cider operation. Reliability and good physical fitness are required. Fulltime and part-time positions available.

Preferred Skills: Construction, Welding, Automotive Mechanics, Biology, Horticulture.

Email resumes and questions to: capitolreefciderworks@gmail.com

DENTAL ASSISTANT PANGUITCH DENTAL Panguitch Dental is looking for a motivated Dental Assistant to join their team.

This position will be parttime, working three to four days per week. Must be 18 or older.

The position responsibilities include: • Patient Interaction.

• Taking X-Rays.

• Chair-side assisting.

• Scheduling, Charting, Documenting dental visits on computer.

• Sterilization of dental Instruments.

• Set-up and cleaning operatory and office.

Experienced applicants would have the following: • Dental Assisting Experience • Pedo, Endo, Oral Surgery and General Dentistry Experience.

• Knowledge of Computer Charting and Digital x-rays • X-Ray Certified.

• CPR Certified.

We are willing to train those with no assisting experience.

Wage is negotiable if you have dental experience.

Email your resume to: tlamb@waynechc.org Or you can drop it off in person at Panguitch Dental.

75 N 200 E, Panguitch, UT 84759

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

MEETINGS Tropic AA Meeting Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion.

Escalante AA Meeting Call for times and locations.

435-676-3653

SERVICES WAYNE COUNTY FOOD BANK IS OPEN 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 1-3PM COMMUNITY CENTER IN BICKNELL PRE-MADE BOXES, READY FOR PICK-UP. REGULAR AND SENIOR PROGRAMS. EASY APPLICATION! QUESTIONS? CALL 435-691-3923

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SENIOR CENTER MENUS BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Oct. 26th WED Oct. 27th THURS Oct. 28th

Grilled Ham & Cheese, Tomato Soup, Peas & Carrots, Salad Bar / Applesauce, White Cake Meatloaf, Baked Potato, Corn / Coleslaw, Peaches, Brownie Chicken Parmesan, Noodle / 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 $3 for seniors and $7 for those under 60 years of age.

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.

Oct. 26th

Chicken Sandwich, Potato Salad / Baked Beans, Chips, Relish Tray, Apples w/ Caramel Dip

Wed. Oct. 27th

Chili, Crackers, Salad Bar w/ Ham and Egg, Peaches, Cinnamon Rolls

Thurs.

Oct. 28th

Spaghetti, Garlic Toast, Corn / Salad Bar, Applesauce, Sugar Cookie

All meals are served with milk or juice. If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00 am. 826-4317. Suggested donation for seniors over 60 $3.00, and under 60 is $7.00