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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Torrey Town Council

by Amiee Maxwell

Oct. 12, 2023 TORREY - The October Torrey Town Council meeting opened with a request by Janet Hansen to correct a roadway designation in her subdivision.

The council approved this request. Next, Sandra Dale Jaworski and Leigh von der Esch asked for forgiveness for water bill overage fees. Both were related to water leaks and both were first time offenses. The council approved these requests. Diane Potter then asked for a letter of support from the council that water is available to subdivide a piece of her property between her home and the Broken Spur. The council approved this letter.

Then it was on to the Mayor’s business. Mayor Wright reported that volunteers purchased a large flag to display at the Big Apple. He also mentioned that Dustin Oyler is building a new flag stand that Torrey Council Cont'd on A2

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Garkane Employees Bring Smiles on Co-op Service Day

Twelfth Escalante Canyons Marathon Eclipses All Others

by Nancy Goude

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The 12th annual Escalante Canyons Marathon took place on October 14, 2023, coinciding with the annular solar eclipse. Denis Newman (top) was the overall winner of the Marathon with a time of 3:10.01.

ESCALANTE - Little did the brain trust behind the Escalante Canyons Marathon know when the original idea was hatched that the twelfth race day, the second Saturday in October, would coincide with a full annular eclipse with

Entrada Institute Hosts a 'Classic Conversation' with Luke Fowles, Nov. 2

Courtesy Entrada Institute

The Entrada Institute will host a "Classic Conversation" with Luke Fowles, owner and chef of Capitol Burger, on November 2 at Robbers Roost in Torrey, Utah.

TORREY - Capitol every day it’s served and Burger food truck is the make their own American #4 best restaurant in a five- cheese, pickles, mayo, and state region according to aioli. Each burger has its Yelp. Luke Fowles, owner star ingredient. and chef of Capitol Burger, On Thursday Novemand his wife, Sunny Clark, ber 2 at 7:00 p.m., Fowles co-owner and pastry chef, will participate in a 1-hour do everything differently "Classic Conversation" than your average burger Luke Fowles joint. The couple grind the Cont'd on A3 beef for the patties fresh

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

THURS. OCT. 26 - WED. NOV. 1

Partly cloudy and lower temps, with minimal (15-20%) chance of precip over the weekend.

Highs in the low 40s to mid 50s; lows in the teens and 20s. Winds from 7 to 14 mph.

**Weather is subject to Change

host towns Boulder and Escalante in the direct path.

This unanticipated coincidence nearly sidelined the annual race when the Utah Department of Transportation wanted the race to be rescheduled.

When race organizer

Brent Cottam steered a school bus full of marathon runners down Scenic Byway 12 through the early morning darkness toward the starting line near Hills & Hollows, he breathed a sigh of relief that it was finally race day.

“You know, the race almost didn’t happen this year. The Utah Department of Transportation was very concerned about the in-

KANE / GARFIELD / WAYNE COS. - The Utah Rural Electric Association (URECA) held a cooperative service day on October 11, 2023, for residents spread out among the small towns of Utah who receive power from electric cooperatives. Garkane jumped at the chance to join in and spread some love across its service territory.

Concern for community is one of seven cooperative principles, and it was on full display as employees of the cooperatives took a day off work to provide random acts of kindness and service to surprised beneficiaries. Crews put on their gloves, not to fix power lines, but to beautify a park on the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indian Reservation on the UtahArizona border. Crews took out weeds, cleaned up, and took out a large tree that was encroaching in a kids’ play area. The tribe is

Escalante Marathon

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Valley Christian Fellowship Dedicates New Parsonage, Welcomes New Pastor

Over $1M Worth of Dinosaur Bones Allegedly Stolen from Utah SALT LAKE CITY A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned a 13-count indictment charging four people for allegedly purchasing and selling over $1M in paleontological resources. The dollar amount represents 150,000 pounds of paleontological resources, including dinosaur bones, illegally removed from federal and state lands in southeastern Utah.

According to court documents, Vint Wade, 65, and Donna Wade, 67, of Stolen Bones Cont'd on A2

Courtesy Tammi Newsted

Members of three mission teams travelled 202,914 miles to help build the new parsonage house for the Southern Baptist Church in Panguitch. Jacob Seifert of Red Mesa Fellowship in St. George has accepted the position of Interim Pastor Intern and began his one-year internship on October 22.

PANGUITCH - Circle the earth eight times and you will get a feel for how many miles (202,914) were travelled by members of three different mission

teams to help build the new parsonage house for the Southern Baptist Church in Panguitch. In just three months, the parsonage was transformed from a va-

cant lot to a livable home, which was dedicated during an open house and cerNew Parsonage Cont'd on A3

UPCOMING EVENTS...

Halloween Fundraiser Dinner

Oct. 31

**In Support of Panguitch Elementary PTO** Panguitch Social Hall: 4:30P Nothing so beautiful on earth as the final haul on Halloween night.

—Steve Almond

Escalante Holiday Craft Fair Nov. 17 & 18 Escalante Showhouse Support Toys for Tots

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Stolen Bones: Southeastern Utah is well-known destination for visitors to

experience paleontology on the landscape. The public deserves the opportunity to benefit from and appreciate prehistoric resources on the lands. We are grateful to our team, including technical experts and law enforcement rangers, and the many partner-agencies who have committed time and energy to bring closure in this case.

—Gregory Sheehan, BLM Utah State Director Stolen Bones

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Moab, Utah; Steven Willing, 67, of Los Angeles, California; and Jordan Willing, 40 of Ashland, Oregon, committed several felony offenses against the United States by violating the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act (PRPA).

Between March 2018 and continuing until at least March 2023, the defendants allegedly purchased, transported and exported dinosaur bones from federal land. The defendants further illegally conspired by knowingly concealing and retaining stolen property of the United States. As charged, in a typical execution of the conspiracy, the Wades purchased paleontological resources removed from federal land by paying cash and checks to known and unknown unindicted individuals. Those individuals removed the dinosaur bones for the Wades’ personal use. The Wades stockpiled paleontological resources to sell at gem and mineral shows to national vendors and to sell some of the illegally obtained paleontological resources to Steven and Jordan Willing. Using their company, JMW Sales, the Willings’ exported the dinosaur bones to China by mislabeling the dinosaur bones and deflating their value to avoid detection by federal agents.

In addition to the selling over $1,000,000 in

paleontological resources, the defendants caused over $3,000,000 in damages that includes the commercial value of the resource, the scientific value of the resource, and the cost of restoration and repair.

According to the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act (PRPA), paleontological resources mean any fossilized remains, traces, or imprints of organisms, preserved in or on the earth’s crust, that have paleontological interest and provide information about the history of life on earth.

“By removing and processing these dinosaur bones to make consumer products for profit, tens of thousands of pounds of dinosaur bones have lost virtually all scientific value, leaving future generations unable to experience the science and wonder of these bones on Federal land,” said U.S. Attorney Trina A. Higgins. “The United States Attorney’s Office and our law enforcement partners are dedicated to protecting paleontological resources throughout the State of Utah. We will hold accountable anyone who seeks to engage in similar criminal conduct.”

All defendants are charged with conspiracy against the United States; Paleontological Resources Preservation Act violation; theft of property of the United States and other charges as alleged in the indictment. The defendants were scheduled for their initial court appearance

Courtesy Bureau of Land Management - Utah

This image shows a scientist taking an XRF sample of this dinosaur bone to determine the location that the bone had been removed. on the indictment on Oct. 19, 2023, in courtroom 8.4 before a U.S. Magistrate Judge at the Orrin G. Hatch United States District Courthouse in downtown Salt Lake City.

“Southeastern Utah is well-known destination for visitors to experience paleontology on the landscape.

The public deserves the opportunity to benefit from and appreciate prehistoric resources on the lands,” said BLM Utah State Director Gregory Sheehan.

“We are grateful to our team, including technical experts and law enforcement rangers, and the many partner-agencies who have committed time and energy to bring closure in this case.”

“The Bureau of Land Management should be greatly commended in dismantling the illegal trade of paleontology artifacts here in our community, said Grand County Sheriff Jamison Wiggins.

The U.S. Department

of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Monticello Field Office, the FBI Salt Lake City Field Office with assistance from Grand County Sheriff and San Juan County Sheriff Offices are investigating the case.

Assistant United States Attorneys Ruth HackfordPeer and Melina Shiraldi for the District of Utah are prosecuting the case as an environmental crime. For more information on environmental crimes, go to justice.gov. For more information about casual collecting of paleontological resources allowed under PRPA, go to blm.gov.

An indictment is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

—U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Utah | Bureau of Land Management

Torrey Council: Purchase of a large flag to display at the Big Apple,

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can withstand the wind.

Mayor Wright also reported that Brock drafted a resolution to create an administrative process to enforce the town nuisance ordinance. This provides a process of enforcement, appeal, and resolution.

The draft resolution and enforcement letter will be posted on the website and copies will be available at the office.

Mayor Wright also said that he submitted a $1.4 million grant request to the CIB for a new town hall project. Torrey will need to budget $50,000 for matching funds. He also identified two possible grant agencies to appeal to for funds to replace the bridge over Sand Creek. He said that around $900,000 is needed and no matching funds are required for these grants.

He also attended a UTN planning workshop hosted by UDOT and UTN officials. He said they are looking into soft surface options for a walking trail behind the trees along SR24 through town. He noted that UDOT will pay for it and maintain it. He also talked to them about connecting the bike trail to town and said that a planner will come down and

look at it.

Mayor Wright and Pat Kearney attended a mandatory CDBG grant progress training the morning of the council meeting and said that they will hold a public meeting in November for ideas on what the town needs. “You guys tell us what we need, what we should go for—roads, playground equipment…,” said Mayor Wright.

He also expressed some concern about business closures over the summer and started talks with the Utah Office of Tourism for ideas on how to mitigate the reduced traffic through Torrey during the summer months. Ideas include getting some signage by the cemetery regarding services in Torrey, getting UDOT to put up a mileage sign for Torrey on SR-24 or one of those “no services for this many miles” signs. He’s also concerned about the impact the Capitol Reef Scenic Drive construction project will have on town businesses. The Scenic Drive may be fully closed during this time.

Next the council passed a resolution to cancel the Torrey Town election since there are only two candidates for the two Town Council openings. The council will put a notice in the paper and read the resolution into

the minutes as required by state code. Discussion regarding the Wastewater Reuse Grant was tabled to the next meeting.

The council then discussed several miscellaneous items including scheduling a public hearing on November 9th at 6:30 PM to go over the Town Hall grant requests, moving a water meter on Ron and Carolyn Moosman’s property, and announcing that a short term rental slot is coming available. The council approved a motion to seek bids on magnesium chloride road treatments for Sleeping Rainbow to keep the dust down. The council also briefly discussed creating a designated ATV route through Torrey but will revisit this discussion at a future meeting.

Councilmember Doug Robinson stated during the council reports that the concrete is poured on the lid of the new water tank on Sand Creek and that it should come online sometime next spring. During the maintenance report, Dustin Oyler discussed his timeline for replacing the culvert and said that he will be rebuilding the Big Apple Bridge this winter.

During the P&Z report, Dave Love said that they’ve approved two building permits: one for

a garage for Jeremy Kirby and one for an outbuilding for Cass Bromley. They are continuing to work on a subdivision ordinance for the town.

As for old business, the council said that a couple of individuals stepped up to take care of the town donation box. Jenny Scholl will be the new guardian of the box.

During the public comment period of the meeting, Nancy Roth expressed concerns about the use of magnesium chloride on Sleeping Rainbow roads. She noted that it may harm roadside vegetation which could diminish property values, that it is an irritant to animal paws, and that it can become corrosive to cars over time. Councilmember Jordan Pace thanked her for her comments and mentioned that the road salt UDOT uses regularly is more corrosive than this. Mayor Wright said there are definitely some health issues related to the dust. Roth also said that the town should enforce speed limits to keep down the dust.

Torrey Town Council meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. June - October and 6:30 p.m November - May—unless otherwise noted.

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a $1.4 million grant request to the CIB for a new town hall project, soft surface options for a walking trail behind the trees along SR-24 through town, concerns about business closures over the summer and mitigation of reduced traffic through Torrey during the summer months, cancellation of the Torrey Town election, and approval of a motion to seek bids on magnesium chloride road treatments for Sleeping Rainbow to keep the dust down discussed.

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October 26, 2023

New Parsonage: Circle the earth eight times

and you will get a feel for how many miles (202,914) were travelled by members of three different mission teams to help build the new parsonage house for the Southern Baptist Church in Panguitch. In just three months, the parsonage was transformed from a vacant lot to a livable home, which was dedicated during an open house and ceremony on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

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emony on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

It has been over three and a half years since Valley Christian Fellowship (VCF), the Southern Baptist church in Panguitch, has had a steady pastor on staff. Interim Pastor Dan Maruyama of Red Hills Baptist Church in Enoch filled the position for a while and since then, Pulpit Supply has brought pastors in from all over Utah and from Las Vegas so that Sunday services could continue uninterrupted. But that is all set to change. Jacob Seifert of Red Mesa Fellowship in St. George has accepted the position of Interim Pastor Intern and began his one-year internship on October 22.

At last Saturday’s Dedication and Open House, members of the community were invited to tour the new parsonage and meet Pastor Seifert.

Rob Lee, the Executive Director for the Utah-Idaho Southern Baptist Convention, emceed the ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication of the house.

Panguitch and Garfield County have become a hotbed for the new shortterm rental craze, contributing to a rental property shortage. Any pastor coming into Panguitch would need a place to live. Valley Christian Fellowship was faced with a dilemma: continue to use visiting pastors or build a house.

Starting with only $40,000, VCF took a leap of faith and set out to build a house. Plans were finalized by the architect in June of 2022, but they didn’t have the funds. Inflation was constantly knocking on the door. Even so, VCF raised $200,000 in less than a year. To hire a general contractor to build the house would have cost too much, so they set out to locate mission crews. A nationwide search was done and five teams committed to help.

Texas Baptist Men (TBM), based in Dallas, Texas, was the primary mission group supporting this build. TBM team leader Wayne Pritchard and his wife, Annette, arrived on April 27 and set up their RV in the local Baptist church parking lot.

TBM is one of the largest mission groups in the US, with their work now reaching into many countries. A total of twenty-five mission team members from TBM travelled a total of 30,000 miles from Texas to Utah to join in this historic event. Throughout the three-month construction project, team members from TBM donated between one week and three months of their lives to see this project to completion. Travel expenses were funded solely by their own resources, and Valley Christian Fellowship provided lunches to the workers every workday.

On June 26, twenty-

nine members of Beech Haven Baptist Church (BHBC) from Athens, Georgia, travelled 4,566 miles round trip each, (132,414 total) to come to Panguitch and help with construction. While they were here, part of their team conducted a Sports Camp at the baseball complex for local youth. Twenty-five children attended the Sports Camp where the motto of the camp was: “Building Strength, Character and Community.” Six members of Valley Christian Fellowship, Sharon Etter, Dave Etter, Mike Katzorke, Julie Katzorke, Colleen Capps and Stephanie Johnson, joined by Darlene Wilson and Rosalee Davis of TBM, assisted in the camp. It was four exciting days for the kids and adults alike.

Three people of the construction mission team—Mike Mauldin (team leader), Michael Mauldin and Brian Mauldin—were part of the original team that helped to erect the church’s sanctuary back in 2006. Michael and Brian were teenagers at the time and shared how excited they were to be able to return with their own families to help once again. Joining the reunion was Contractors for Christ builder Nathan Harden of Salmon, Idaho who drove 1,232 miles round trip, bringing with him his wife and daughter.

Dan Crumbley, Presley Gooch, Stephanie Sanchez, Pat Monroe and Bill Dickerson (all members of BHBC) spent three and a half days helping with the primer and painting of the interior of the house. Needing to return to Georgia to go back to work on Monday, they left on June 29.

The BHBC group consisted primarily of families that chose to use their vacation time and money to come and help make a difference in our small community.

On July 9th, fifteen members of Capital Hill Baptist Church of Oklahoma City, OK, arrived to pitch in. Travelling 2,700 miles round trip each (40,500 total), their mission team leader, Senior Pastor Mark DeMoss and his wife, Susan, also conducted a vacation bible school during that time. The construction crew helped with the cabinets, tile, painting trim and hanging doors. In addition, Jon Ausmus acted as technical advisor, donated a computer and helped set up A/V equipment for a more modern Sunday service.

Having donated their vacation time to this project, the crew started driving home on the 14th.

Local VCF church member Bob Newsted worked Monday through Friday (and most Saturdays), through every kind of weather possible throughout the project, during snow, rain, wind, hail, sun, heat and cold. Greg Fisher and Gigi Fisher also helped with construction.

Providing meals weekly to the construction crews were Colleen and Mickey Capps, Dave and Sharon Etter, Greg and Gergana Fisher, Marcia Maples, Stephanie Johnson, Virginia Valcourt, Shari Crannell, Rachel Hockett and Tammi Newsted of VCF. In appreciation for TBM’s time and effort, Bob and Tammi Newsted will travel to Texas to assist TBM with a Mission Build in March 2024.

—Valley Christian Fellowship

Luke Fowles: Luke Fowles,

owner and chef of Capitol Burger, will participate in a "Classic Conversation" with Don Gomes—hosted by the Entrada Institute—where a limited live, in-person audience and participants who are livestreaming the event will have an opportunity to find out more about Luke and Sunny Fowles, and Capitol Burger.

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with Don Gomes. During this program, hosted by the Entrada Institute at Robbers Roost, 185 West Main Street in Torrey, a limited live, in-person audience and participants who are livestreaming the event will have an opportunity to find out more about Luke, Sunny, and Capitol Burger.

After earning a degree from Le Cordon Bleu, Fowles worked in some of the finest dining establishments in the West, including Spago in Las Vegas, Communal in Provo, and Forage in Salt Lake City.

He assisted on an episode of Iron Chef America, helping boss Viet Pham prepare ground-meat dishes and win against celebrity chef Bobby Flay.

Fowles and Clark sought a simpler life, and they chose Torrey as their destination. Locals became

instant fans, and the Capitol Burger reputation spread.

Today, visitors to Torrey have several questions, not the least of which is, “Where’s the burger truck today?” Fowles feels people deserve a great burger.

But did you know…

Gomes, vice president of the Entrada Institute, produces and moderates "Classic Conversations."

Before settling in Torrey, Gomes spent 25 years as an award-winning public broadcaster in Utah, Indiana, and Texas, so if you haven’t participated in any of the previous "Classic Conversations," you are in for a treat.

To register for this program, go to www.entradainstitute.org, click on “Attend an Event,” select this event, and fill out the brief form. The event will also be livestreamed at Entrada Institute on Facebook.

—Entrada Institute

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Wills, Trusts, and More

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Estate Planning and Halloween

by Jeffery J. McKenna What could Halloween and the process of doing a will and trust and other essential documents have in common? Both can be scary!

I’ll confess, I hate the idea of going to a haunted house or spooky corn maze. While a teenager growing up in Las Vegas, I’d act brave with my friends and later have to sleep with the lights on.

However, having been an estate planning attorney for over 20 years, I’m comfortable planning for one’s demise. I’ve helped thousands of clients take this step. I’ve figuratively held their hand as they contemplated their mortality.

I promise that I do understand how scary the process can be for some.

I know many clients have avoided doing planning because of fear. However, like exiting a spook alley, when it’s over and the estate planning documents are signed, most say, “If I knew it was this easy, I would have done it earlier.”

Why do people fear estate planning? I will share three reasons.

First, as stated above, many don’t want to think about their death. They will procrastinate and ignore something that is es-

sential. Estate planning, by definition, is the easiest thing there is to procrastinate. This is true because as long as you do it before you take your last breath, you did it in time. Most of us just don’t know when we will be taking that last breath.

Second, many are scared that their family situation is such a mess that they don’t have the answers to fix it. I’ve had dozens of clients say something like, “I bet you’ve never seen a situation this messed up.” I can usually smile and say, “Oh, I’ve seen worse.” Addressing what you may consider a “mess” with good estate planning is always better than ignoring it until you die.

The last reason many are scared of estate planning relates to the many decisions that have to be made. If you have minor children, it can be very scary to decide who will raise the children if something happens to you. Decisions relating to terminal medical treatment can also be hard for many to make.

In conclusion, I’ve come to like Halloween.

Once my wife and I had children and I realized they were the reason for the Pumpkin Season, I came to appreciate the holiday.

tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!!

In Total Control

NOW WITH RICHFIELD AND PANGUITCH OFFICES TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AROUND THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 25 years.

He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna. com or visit the firm’s website at WWW.BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM, he would enjoy hearing from you. Additionally, you can RSVP to attend one of his FREE Estate Planning Seminars in Richfield, at 159 North Main Street, every Third Thursday.

Estate planning is the same.

You don’t do it for you.

You do it for those that you leave behind.

Comics

October 26, 2023

My family has a tradition of naming the cruise control on our cars. We were used to hearing my father proclaim, "Take it, Max," as he flipped on the cruise control during long trips in our station wagon.

Recently, I was traveling with my parents in their new car when we hit a wide-open expanse of highway. My dad leaned back and said, "I think I'll let Tom drive for a while."

"Tom who?" I asked.

My mother translated for me: "Tom Cruise, of course."

The Elephant in the Room

One day a man with an elephant walks into a movie theater.

“I’m afraid I can’t let your elephant in here, sir,” the manager says.

“Oh, I assure you, he’s very well behaved,” the man says.

“All right then,” the manager says. “If you’re sure. …”

After the movie, the manager says to the man, “I’m very surprised! Your elephant was well behaved, and he even seemed to enjoy the movie!”

“Yes, I was surprised, too,” says the man. “He hated the book.”

Sounding Off

I was with a friend in a café when a noisy car alarm interrupted our conversation.

"What good are car alarms when no one pays any attention to them?" I wondered aloud.

"Some are quite effective," my friend corrected me. "Last summer, my teenager spent a lot of time at the neighbors'. Whenever I wanted him home, I'd go out to our driveway and jostle his car."

Shower Thoughts

Watching a graduation ceremony is essentially just sitting through a movie that's entirely end credits.

PUNishment

A chemist walked into a couch store and ended up buying a photon.

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

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THEME: The 1940s

nonsense AND SOME

horse sense

by Lynn Griffin

ACROSS 1. Sylvester Stallone's "____ King" 6. And so forth, abbr.

9. Mongolian desert 13. Uniate church member 14. Additionally 15. Modified "will" 16. Heart surgery prop 17. Remains container 18. Follow 19. *Thor Heyerdahl's raft 21. *Jackie Robinson's new team, 1947 23. *Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr., born in 1942 24. Animal prod 25. Give a nickname 28. Dwarf buffalo 30. Edible corn part 35. Functions 37. *____ Strip on Mediterranean Sea, 1948 39. Roman goddess, patroness of hunters 40. *Moscow ____ cocktail, created in 1940s 41. Beach souvenir 43. Inspiring horror 44. Not long 46. Home to Bryce Canyon 47. Smoothie bowl flavor 48. Become available (2 words) 50. Links hazard 52. Mozart's "L'____ del Cairo" 53. Back of the neck 55. Transgression 57. *Carmen of "The Gang's All Here" 61. *United _____, established 1945 65. Popeye's sweetie 66. *The BAA and NBL merged, forming this ball org., 1949 68. Battle royal 69. Denigrating statement 70. What divots and divas have in common 71. Audience's approval 72. Lad's counterpart 73. Number on a

birthday cake 74. Not o'er DOWN 1. Poacher's trophy 2. "Do ____ others..."

3. Bank claim 4. *1947's "Here Comes ____ Claus" 5. King of the Huns 6. Purse for the red carpet 7. High craggy hill 8. Type of dwelling 9. "The ____ Show" (1976-1980) 10. Yorkshire river 11. Hangover memory?

12. 15th of March 15. Tied the knot 20. *Leopold III of Belgium and Christian X of Denmark, e.g.

22. Acorn producer 24. Common newspaper name 25. *"When I See an Elephant Fly" elephant, 1941 26. Steal a throne 27. Misrepresent

29. *Pearl Harbor location 31. Capital of Latvia 32. Narcotics agent 33. *Considered first general-purpose computer, acr.

34. a.k.a. vampire 36. Espied 38. a.k.a. Daminozide 42. ____ Apso 45. Tornado visual 49. Helicopter landing 51. Coal miners 54. Bear of bamboo forest 56. Brother's daughter 57. Gangster's gal 58. Hip bones 59. Barbecued anatomy 60. Birds 61. Part of cathedral 62. Cantina cooker 63. Sans mixers 64. Comedian Meyers 67. *"The ____ Sleep," 1946

Solution on B6

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October 26, 2023

Obituaries Pam Peterson

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Service Day: The Utah Rural Electric Association (URECA) held

a cooperative service day on October 11, 2023, for residents spread out among the small towns of Utah who receive power from electric cooperatives. Garkane jumped at the chance to join in and spread some love across its service territory.

1947 - 2023

LOA - Our kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Pamela Brian Peterson, age 76, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. Pam was born January 7, 1947, in Salina, a daughter of Reed Bastian and Marjorie White Brian. She grew up in Loa and graduated from Wayne High School, Class of ’65. She married her high school sweetheart, Russell W. Peterson, August 12, 1965, in the Manti LDS Temple. To this union were born four sons, Brian, Kelly, Justin, and Cameron.

Pam is an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as Relief Society President, Young Women President on both the ward and the stake level, in the Primary Presidency and as a Teacher and Temple Ordinance Worker in the Manti LDS Temple.

She served on the Miss Wayne County Pageant Committee and was director of many church and High School Floorshows.

For 20 plus years, Pam was a school bus driver for Wayne School District. She made daily runs from Loa to Bicknell and also drove the bus to the Girls Athletic Activities. She was known as Aunt Pam to all the kids.

Pam was a fun loving, kindhearted person, that was so full of life. She loved people and never met a stranger.

She will be greatly missed.

Pam is survived by her loving husband, Russell, of Loa; children: Brian and Candy Peterson of Loa; Kelly and Michelle Peterson of Venice; Justin and Gina Peterson of Panguitch; Cameron and Kenzie Peterson of Central Valley; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings: Emily (Dave, deceased) Lee of St. George; Dudley (deceased) and Beverly Brian, Stanley (deceased) and Lois Brian, Robert (deceased) and Edra Brian, Harry (Dawna Rae, deceased) Brian, Michelle and Dale Coates, Debbie and Bob Edwards, all of Loa; Sheila (Sherrill, deceased) Torgerson of Lyman.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Reed and Marjorie Brian; parents-in-law: Clint and LaRue Peterson; siblings: Reed Jr. Brian, Julia and Elwood Sorenson; and a granddaughter, Alecia Peterson.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. in the Loa LDS Stake Center, where friends called for viewing Friday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. and Saturday morning from 11:00 to 12:30 prior to the services.

Live streaming of the services were found at: www. springerturner.com under Pam’s obituary about 30 minutes prior to starting time.

Burial was in the Loa Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

Courtesy Neal Brown

Garkane employees in the Loa office put their gloves on, not to repair power lines, but to do some service at the baseball fields in Loa on Cooperative Service Day on October 11, 2023.

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a valuable part of the Garkane service territory. and employees were excited to offer help where they could.

Office employees delivered cookies to firemen, EMS, nurses, and law enforcement officials in Kane County to thank them for their daily sacrifice to the members of the community. Donuts were also taken to the Kanab elementary, middle and high schools to say thanks to the teachers and administrators who teach and educate students throughout the cooperative service territory.

Other employees cleaned up the Hatch, UT, cemetery by weedwacking, trimming, and cleaning up for the town of Hatch. Employees in Wayne County spread new gravel for the youth baseball fields and cleaned up the baseball park to benefit the recreation programs in Wayne County. Garkane was formed in 1938 when times were tough. For electric co-ops in the beginning, it was really tough, building the grid with inexperienced workers was dangerous, and economic conditions were bleak, but the co-ops were rooted in doing what’s best for the community. Now, 85-years later, Garkane has blossomed into a thriving entity, providing some of the lowest rates in the state and country while also providing scholarships, lead-

ership camps, community service, financial support to charitable causes and numerous other benefits to its members.

Smiles were plenty for the recipients of the service, but smiles were also plenty for the cooperative employees thinking about planning

next years’ service day.

The cooperative culture is alive and thriving in rural Utah and northern Arizona.

—Garkane Energy

Obituaries James LaMar Gracie ESCALANTE - Our loving father, James LaMar Gracie, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023 at his home in Escalante, at the age of 74. His daughter and grandson were by his side. LaMar was born on September 19, 1949, in Panguitch to James Walter Gracie and Veryle Cottam. He married Gloria Jean Porter, on August 6, 1967, in Long Beach, CA. They later divorced.

Lamar worked in the oilfield his whole life. He started at the age of 18 as a roughneck. Throughout his life he worked and lived in many different states including some overseas. His young family followed his work until his children were older and wanted to settle in one place. They established their home in Escalante, and LaMar commuted back and forth to work. He was respected by many, due to his hard dedicated work and accomplishments throughout his career. LaMar retired from the oilfield life as a drilling consultant at the age of 65.

Our dad enjoyed camping, fishing, BBQing, watching football and movies. He surely was a diehard fan of the Denver Broncos and John Wayne.

He is survived by his children: Tenisa (Neil) Foster, Trudy (Micheal) Stowe, Kimberly (Kasey) Richards, and Derrick LaMar Gracie; 16 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren with one more on the way; and 1 great-great grandchild, with one more on the way; brothers: Dean Gracie, Danny (Debbie) Gracie, and Daryl (Johanna) Gracie.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and grandson, Bowdy Stowe.

Graveside services were held Friday, October 20, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Escalante Cemetery. A family viewing was held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Escalante Stake Center in Escalante. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.

Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

Narda Torgerson 1940 - 2023

KOOSHAREM - Narda Rose Chappell Torgerson, 83, died October 20, 2023, in Koosharem, Utah. She was surrounded by loving family as she passed through the veil. She was born June 11, 1940, to Farrell Lamont and Bernice Maxfield Chappell in Lyman, Utah.

She was the oldest of seven children.

Narda graduated from Wayne High School in Bicknell, Utah and then attended LDS Business College in Salt Lake City, Utah. After college, she worked for Utah Power and Light in Richfield, Utah. She married RG Torgerson on November 26, 1959, and their marriage was solemized in the Manti Temple on December 22, 1962. She was the mother of 6 children: Martha (Ivan) Hendrickson, Marlene (Jay) Hatch, Ronald (Jana) Torgerson, Norene (Larren) Lefevre, Jason (Jayleen) Torgerson, Bryan (Vanessa) Torgerson.

Narda was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings in the church. She served as an ordinance worker at the Manti Temple and was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She was Treasurer and on the Planning Commission for Koosharem Town. She also worked in the Koosharem Elementary School for many years as a teachers aid.

Narda loved being a mom, reading, crocheting, gardening, canning, doing puzzles on her iPad, playing cards with her sisters, holding her grandchildren, and making friends. She loved being in her own home. She loved music, listening to it and playing the piano. She had a big heart and a big smile. She was friends with everyone she came in contact with.

Along with her six children, 26 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren: Narda is survived by her sisters, Shirley Hanks of Grover, Utah; Polly (Ken) Armstrong of Santa Clara, Utah; Myra (Kent) Sharp of Eagle Mountain, Utah; Dana Kay Orton of Beaver, Utah; sister-in-law: Marlene Chappell of Washington City; and brother-in-law, Stanley Peterson of Salt Lake City.

Narda is preceded in death by her husband RG Torgerson, parents Farrell and Bernice Chappell; parents-in-law William and Audrey Torgerson; sister Debra Peterson; brother Lamont Chappell; granddaughter Tori Torgerson; grandson Michael Lefevre; and greatgrandsons Jackson Miller and Michael Tanner Lefevre.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 12:00 Noon in the Koosharem LDS Ward Chapel, where friends may call for viewing Saturday morning from 9:30 to 12:30 prior to the services.

Live streaming of the services can be found at: www.springerturner.com under Narda’s obituary about 30 minutes prior to starting time.

Burial will be in the Koosharem Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

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Escalante Marathon: I love everything about this race. I enjoy welcoming finishers across the finish line and

talking to as many of them as I can. I'd say that between the race itself and the Escalante Canyons area, it would be one of the most memorable experiences of their life.

—Mary Parkin, Escalante Canyons Marathon co-founder and organizer

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creased traffic that would be in the area because of the eclipse and they wanted to shut us down. They tried to get us to schedule it for another day to avoid the extra traffic. They were very worried about safety. We didn’t get the final approval until about two weeks before the race.

It took our Sheriff, Eric Houston, our county commissioners and Governor Cox all going to bat for us to make it happen,” said Cottam.

Escalante Canyons Marathon co-founder and organizer Mary Parkin said, “I love everything about this race. I enjoy welcoming finishers across the finish line and talking to as many of them as I can. I'd say that between the race itself and the Escalante Canyons area, it would be one of the most memorable experiences of their life.”

Cottam, Parkin and Parkin’s husband, Drew, came up with the idea of the marathon in the late 2000s as a way to raise funds for the local youth and the fire department.

“Mary had run a lot of marathons, Drew is a great organizer and Brent was involved at the high school and was good at getting things done. They were all trying to raise funds for youth activities and for the fire department as a way to lighten the load,” said 2023 race coordinator Chad Cottam.

While simply an idea, the trio reached out to the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, but they discouraged the event, although UDOT said it was doable with planning.

That initial guidance from the UDOT ended up being what gained the planning committee the approval for this year’s race during the eclipse.

“The Sheriff came up with a great plan to keep the runners and drivers safe and we gave it to UDOT. The County Commissioners met with UDOT to make the marathon happen. They finally gave us the go-ahead,” said Chad Cottam.

Beyond the gorgeous and extremely challenging course, the Escalante Canyons Marathons has two major factors that set it apart from other marathons.

The first being that it is put on by a non-profit

organization, Escalante Legacy, with a mission statement and goal to “promote community involvement and unity to support Escalante youth as part of our great legacy,” and the second that it is entirely a volunteer endeavor.

“Our volunteers are incredible. We really want to thank all of them by giving a big shout out to our volunteers and everyone who went to bat for us. Our county commissioners, local sheriffs department, Utah Highway Patrol, Governor Cox, the EMTs and local volunteers, we couldn’t pull it off without them. They make it all happen,” said Chad Cottam.

Brent and Mary still handle a good portion of the behind-the-scenes and race-day organizing, and Chad has taken on increasing responsibilities over the years. Brooksee Timing has handled the official time tracking for the marathon, half marathon and 5K races for the past two years.

Parkin, the former marathoner, began running them in 1999 as a challenge from her dad when she turned fifty. She saw the need for funding for youth activities and for the local volunteer fire department, and knew the course from Boulder to Escalante would be a perfect.

“We (Drew and Mary) knew the road from Boulder to Escalante was the perfect distance for a marathon, so that was our goal from the beginning. When Brent found out, he approached with the hope of bringing this dream of a Boulderto-Escalante marathon to fruition. So, we just figured out how to do it and did it,” said Parkin.

The marathon has evolved over the years from a marathon and a 10-mile race to include the full marathon, half marathon and a 5K race, while Parkin has dreams of adding an ultramarathon over Hell’s Backbone to the lineup as well.

“It’s a tall order, (an ultramarathon), but it would be fantastic. It’s a very popular kind of race,” said Parkin.

This year’s races featured record-setting registrations. There were 71 runners registered for both the marathon and half marathon and another 30 for the 5K. “We had record numbers of people register this year and our goal each year is to get more registered runners. We’d like to see 200 runners for each race.

We’d like to see more par-

ticipation from surrounding counties,” said Chad.

Just as daybreak was filling the canyon with light, Brent and Mary welcomed runners and officially started the marathon just past the Hills & Hollows store in Boulder.

Denis Newman finished first, with Jonny Wrathall coming in second and Lauren Fraatz taking third overall as the first woman finisher. The half marathon saw Matthew LaPaglia earning the gold medal as the first runner to cross the line at 1:41:42.

Libby Brooks clocked a 1:44:11 second place overall finish and was the first female finisher, while Wesley Bywater claimed the bronze medal at 1:47:17.

The stories of how and why people made their way to compete in the marathon come in many different forms. Some are friends, partners or family members of runners and are doing it together in acts of solidarity and connectedness, while others are simply testing themselves.

Cindy Murray finished 43rd overall in the halfmarathon at 2:38:45 and took first in the women’s 60 and up. Murray got into marathoning when she joined a group of runners online who are running a marathon or half-marathon in every state. She, her husband, Dan, and dog, Lucy, have been traveling for the past 15 months to races all over the country and were wowed by the course, the race events and the community.

For some visitors and racers, running is a family affair.

The mother-daughter duo of Lauren Fraatz, who took third place overall, and Lisa Mills, claimed

Escalante Canyons Marathon Results

Overall: 1) Denis Newman 3:10:01; 2) Jonny Wrathall 3:16:08; 3) Lauren Fraatz 3:17:54; 4) Sara Fry 3:26:41; 5) Anthony Beeson 3:30:40; 6) Sara Hillring 3:36:30; 7) Sarah Wicheta 3:39:39; 8) Nate Medsker 3:39:54; 9) Patrick Deignan 3:47:16; 10) Philip Persechini 3:49:12.

Top Men’s Finishers: 1) Denis Newman, 54 yo; 2) Jonny Wrathal, 44 yo; 3) Anthony Beeson, 48 yo.

Top Women’s Finishers: 1) Lauren Fraatz, 30 yo; 2) Sara Fry, 48 yo; 3) Sara Hillring, 27 yo.

Men’s Age Division Winners: 20-29: Nate Medsker. 30-39: Philip Persechini.

40-49: Patrick Deignan. 50-59: Chak Ready. 60+: Andrey Yakobsan.

Women’s Age Division Winners: 20-29: Lauren Nickell. 30-39: Sarah Wicheta.

40-49: Andrea Fischer. 50-59: Jean Traub. 60+: Lisa Mills.

Half-Marathon Results Overall: 1) Matthew LaPaglia 1:41:42; 2) Libby Brooks 1:44:11; 3) Wesley Bywater 1:47:17; 4) Adele Schubarg 1:47:48; 5) Alexander Romano 1:51:33; 6) Mckenna Henderson 1:52:43; 7) David Farley 1:54:12; 8) Steven Burns 1:56:10; 9) Leah Stinson 1:58:21; 10) Anthony Mondragon 1:59:31.

Top Men’s Finishers: 1) Matthew LaPaglia, 38 yo; 2) Wesley Bywater, 25 yo; 3) Alexander Romano, 21 yo.

Top Women’s Finishers: 1) Libby Brooks, 22 yo ; 2) Adele Schubarg, 24 yo; 3) Mckenna Henderson, 22 yo.

Men’s Age Division Winners: 20-29: Forest Mussachio; 30-39: David Farley.

40-49: Anthony Mondragon. 50-59: Steven Burns.

Women’s Age Division Winners: 19 & Under: Harriet Poulson. 20-29: Leah Stinson. 30-39: Emily Young. 40-49: Tera Hunter. 50-59: Tiffany Swenson. 60+: 5K Results Overall: 1) Peter Baksis 23:24; 2) Marian Wrathall 23:59; 3) Jonny Wrathall 24:08; 4) Ryan Jenkins 24:19; 5) Sean Clark 26:03; 6) Rafa Eggert 27:25; 7) Brent Jenkins 27:36; 8) David Cook 27:47; 9) Braidee Sands 28:34; 10) James Griner 29:13.

19 & Under finishers: 1) Peter Baksis, 15 yo; 2) Marian Wrathall, 14 yo; 6) Rafa Eggert, 11; 14) Harrison Stromberg, 9 yo; 20) Jack Butler, 10 yo; 29) Amre Jenkins, 13 yo; 30) Bailee Sands, 10 yo.

Fun Escalante Canyons Marathon Facts

• Youngest half marathon finisher: Harriet Poulson, age 12 • Half marathoners ranged from age 12 to 60 • Marathoners ranged from age 20 to 64 • Youngest runner in any race: 5K - Harrison Stromberg, age, 9 • Oldest runners: 5K - 74-year-olds Roy Jenkins and Joseph Ciaramitar first in her age bracket, 60 and up, ran the marathon to commemorate Lauren’s first marathon and Lisa’s last after running them since age 17.

Lane Brooks, of the Brooksee Timing Company, finished 20th overall in the marathon at 4:13:58, while his daughter, Libby Brooks, finished in second place overall in the halfmarathon at 1:44:11.

The Jenkins Family from Escalante was well-

represented in the 5K race.

Ryan Jenkins took fourth place, Brent Jenkins finished sixth, Roy Jenkins finished 25th and Amre Jenkins finished 29th. Escalante High School cross country racer Rayce Jenkins opted out of running because he would be competing in the regional and state championships the following week.

Registrations for the 2024 race on Saturday, October 12, will be available

shortly at www.escalantecanyonsmarathon.com Lodging is typically booked out a year in advance for the popular event, so those interested in running are encouraged to register for the race and make accommodations well in advance.

Full race results for the marathon, half marathon and 5K are available at www.brooksee.com/ ecm/results?

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Schools and Sports Escalante Runs Away with Regional Championship in Boys’ Cross Country

by Nancy Goude

Nancy Goude

Members of the Escalante High School boys cross country team surround the Region 20 Championship trophy on October 17, 2023.

ESCALANTE - An unusually warm fall afternoon on October 17 was the backdrop for the Escalante boys’ cross country team winning the

Region 20 championship, bringing them one step closer to State.

Escalante runners finished in the 4th, 7th, 11th, 14th, 18th, 19th and 21st

places to earn the team title for the Moquis.

Rayce Jenkins finished 4th, Peter Baksis 7th, Ken-

dal Gardner 11th, Jaxen Cottam 14th, Adrian Dalton 18th, Xander Griffin 19th and George Peterson

in 21st.

Wayne’s Blake Peterson took the overall regional championship with a time of 17:26. Piute’s Kade Severe clocked in at 17:35 for second place, and Valley’s Warren Spencer finished third at 17:46, just ahead of Jenkins’ fourth place finish of 18:12.

In the girls’ competition, Escalante’s Clara Peterson qualified for state for the second year in a row by finishing 17th overall as an individual runner.

Panguitch captured the Regional Championship in the girls’ competition by finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 10th and 20th.

The Bobcats claimed all three medalist honors, with Brooke Albrecht claiming the individual championship with a time of 19:12, followed by the silver medalist Tabi Henrie's time of 19:31, and Annie Yardley’s bronze medal time of 20:37.

“It was a gorgeous afternoon and great competition. They came out and did just what they needed to do. We hope they perform as well as they did at region and turn it up a notch at state,” said Escalante Coach Adam Griffin.

Griffin and the team have their sights set on beating both Monticello and Panguitch to bring home the first state cross country title in school history.

“Panguitch and Monticello have both beaten us and they both can again if we don’t give it our best,”

said Griffin.

To remove an unfair advantage for the bigger teams, the format for scoring at state is the first four runners from each team are scored with the fifth runner being a potential tie-breaker.

“Our hope is to get Rayce, Peter and Kendal ahead of the first, second and third place runners from both teams and to have Jaxen, Adrian, Xander, George, Asa, Artorius all stay true to their pace and come out and give it their best. I am super proud of the kids and regardless of what happens, I know they are going to give it their all,” said Griffin.

Griffin highlighted the regional races of Jenkins and Peterson. “Rayce knew exactly what he need to do and went out and performed at his peak.

He has a little bit more that he can give at state, so we are excited about that.

Clara will be competing as an individual and we are looking for her to run better than she did last year at state. We are looking for a solid finish from her in the upper half of the pack.”

The runners competed on October 24 at the Regional Athletic Center in Salt Lake City at the 1A Cross Country State Championships.

Peterson competed in the girls’ race at 10 a.m. and the boys competed at 11 a.m. (This issue will go to print before the dates of the competition.)

UT Sues TikTok, Alleging Negative Mental-health Impacts on Youths

by Alex Gonzalez, Utah News Connection

Nancy Goude

Escalante's Rayce Jenkins and Wayne's Blake Peterson keep pace at the start of the regional championship race on October 17 in Escalante. Peterson won the individual title and Jenkins took fourth place.

Nancy Goude

Moqui runner Peter Baksis was the second Escalante runner to finish in seventh place overall to help power the home team to the regional championship team title on October 17, 2023.

Results of Region 20 Championships on October 17 at EHS

Boys results: 1) Blake Peterson, Wayne 17:26; 2) Kade Severe, Piute, 17:35; 3) Warren Spencer, Valley 17:46; 4) Rayce Jenkins, Escalante 18:12; 5) Josh Perez, Panguitch 18:18; 6) Joe Nez, Bryce Valley 18:18; 7) Peter Baksis, Escalante 18:30; 8) Eli Beesley, Bryce Valley 18:36; 9) Kole Westwood, Piute 18:39; 10) Trexton Spaulding, Milford 18:39.9; 11) Kendal Gardner, Escalante 18:40; 12) Jake Marshall, Panguitch 18:48; 13) Mark Tebbs, Panguitch 18:57; 14) Jaxen Cottam, Escalante 19:00; 15) Max Woolsey, Panguitch 19:02; 16) Silas James, Wayne 19:15; 17) Jaxon Westwood, Piute 19:24; 18) Adrian Dalton, Escalante 19:29; 19) Xander Griffin, Escalante 19:32; 20) Hunter Stewart, Milford 19:33. Other finishers: 21) George Peterson, Escalante 19:43; 33) Asa Davis, Escalante 22:01; 50) Artorius Griffin.

Team Results: 1) Escalante 36; 2) Panguitch 45; 3) Bryce Valley 59; 4) Piute 61; 5) Wayne 75; 6) Milford 100; 7) Valley 109.

Girls results: 1) Brooke Albrecht, Panguitch 19:12; 2) Tabi Henrie, Panguitch 19:31; 3) Annie Yardley, Panguitch 20:37; 4) Maddie Osterhout, Valley 21:22; 5) Bradi Gates, Bryce Valley 22:31; 6) Siri Syrett, Bryce Valley 22:44; 7) Paisley Henrie, Panguitch 22:51; 8) Kaitlynn Baird, Valley 23:25; 9) Jalee Barnson, Piute 23:32; 10) Alexa Marshall, Panguitch 23:36; 11) Lydia George, Milford 23:41; 12) Raegyn Blackburn, Wayne 23:48; 13) Halli Rowley, Milford 24:00; 14) Skyler Ott, Bryce Valley 24:09; 15) Dakota Monroe, Milford 24:29; 16) Alayna Severe, Piute 24:42; 17) Clara Peterson, Escalante 24:43; 18) Leah Lunceford, Valley 24:56 ; 19) Kinley Shakespeare, Piute 24:51; 20) Hailey Yardley, Panguitch.

Team results: 1) Panguitch 13; 2) Bryce Valley 48; 3) Valley 54; 4) Piute; 5) Milford; 6) Wayne 97.

UTAH - The state of Utah announced it is suing TikTok as it claims the social media platform "baits children into addictive and unhealthy use."

Gov. Spencer Cox said at a news conference the platform promotes children to stay online for hours at a time.

Recent research shows adolescents who spend more than three hours a day on social media face double the risk of experiencing poor mental health outcomes such as depression and anxiety.

"We will not stand by while these companies fail to take adequate, meaningful action to protect our children," Cox asserted.

"We will prevail in holding social media companies accountable by any means necessary."

TikTok responded to the lawsuit by saying it has safeguards in place to mitigate excessive usage.

Last year, Cox enacted an order prohibiting state employees to download or use the TikTok app on any state-owned devices due to security concerns.

Sean Reyes, Attorney General, said the lawsuit is the result of what he considers TikTok's violation of multiple provisions within Utah's Consumer Sales Practices Act. He called the harm produced by social media "pervasive," as nearly all adolescents engage with social media. Reyes argued the app's algorithm "intentionally creates" addictive behaviors in children.

"TikTok designed these features to mimic a cruel slot machine that hooks kids' attention and does not let them go," Reyes contended. "Even worse, TikTok has trained its computer program to continuously learn how to better manipulate our kids."

Reyes alleged TikTok has been dishonest to parents because he said the social media giant has "created a false sense of security" by standing behind the safety guidelines and provisions it enforces.

He argued the only way for TikTok to change its practices is if it is put at legal risk.

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Schools and Sports No. 10 Ranked Moqui Volleyball Team Heads to State

by Nancy Goude

Nancy Goude

Seniors Jillian Crystal—and her parents Breck and Becky Crystal—and Ryen Treanor—and her parents Dave and Erin Treanor—took the court for Senior Night honors before the volleyball match against Beaver Dam on October 17.

ESCALANTE - In their last home match of the season, the Escalante volleyball team honored its two seniors—Ryen Treanor and Jillian Crystal— and the seniors from the Beaver Dam team.

Coach Sabrina Hughes, and each of the seniors, took turns sharing reflections on the occasion.

"This was Jillian’s first year and she said to me, ‘this is so much fun!

I love playing the backrow!'" said Hughes. The coach continued, "And Ryen is just so positive.

She works so hard to keep her team up, energized and enjoying the moment."

Treanor said, "It meant a lot to see the people who have supported me throughout my whole high school career show up to watch one final home game. It was very touching. It was a full circle of my volleyball career. I started out as a setter and played my final home match as a setter."

Crystal reflected, “It was a really fun experience and I loved having everyone there to cheer us on.

Even though we lost, it was still a really good game. It was a little bit sad, but I’m happy that I could be there with my team.”

The Moquis will make their debut at the state tournament on October 27 when they face Piute at 10:30 a.m. at Utah Valley University.

Escalante will be looking to avenge its two previous losses this season to Piute. Despite being on the losing end of both matchups, the competition between the two teams is pretty even, with Piute holding a slight edge each set the teams played.

Piute has fared better in league action, while Escalante has the advantage in non-league play. Both teams have 5-3 records while playing on their home court, and the Moquis have the edge on the road.

“It’s a decent bracket.

The girls did good for the situation they found themselves in. They played hard.

The bracket was released and we are ranked No. 10, so we don’t have to play a home match to get into state; we automatically go,”

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Escalante’s Ellie Nelson goes up for the attack. against Beaver Dam on October 17. said Hughes.

Winding down the regular season has been a bit bumpy for Escalante. At a tournament from October 13-14, the Moquis lost to Tabiona, Monument Valley, Tintic, Piute and Beaver, and then dropped the home match to Beaver Dam on October 17.

Ellie Nelson led the Moquis offense against Beaver Dam with eleven kills and seven service points. Kira Roberts tallied six kills and eight service points, while CC Cook

knocked down four kills and had seventeen service points.

“We’ve been working hard on things all season, and we’ve seen progress.

We did some really nice things in the match with Beaver Dam. Ryen had some really pretty sets on balls tight at the net. She’s always had really nice hands,” said Hughes. “We struggled a little bit on serve receive, and it’s been a season of adjustments and fine-tuning. The wins aren’t always reflected on the scoredboard,” Hughes continued.

SUU Enrollment Tops 15,000 Students CEDAR CITY Southern Utah University’s student population now exceeds 15,000, a new record for the university. According to third-week enrollment data released by the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE), SUU experienced a 4.9% enrollment increase and leads the state again in year-to-year growth.

“We are excited for this steady growth and will continue to elevate SUU’s profile as a high quality public university in the state,” said SUU President Mindy Benson. “Students are choosing SUU for our commitment to access, affordability, academic programs and most of all the student-centric experience where we offer small class sizes and educators who are invested in mentoring our students for their future careers.”

The majority of SUU’s growth came from a 26% enrollment increase in the University’s online programs. In recent years, SUU has focused on expanding flexible online offerings to meet the needs of its students. 35.5% of all students take only online courses. The University’s commitment to offering high quality, affordable online degrees allows students worldwide access to accredited education at competitive prices.

SUU’s undergraduate population increased by 8%, the largest growth in the state. The University’s student body is from all 29 counties in Utah and all 50 states. The average undergraduate class size is 21 students and the average high school GPA for first-time freshmen is 3.57.

SUU’s student population is 24% first-generation, meaning they are the first in their family to pursue a college degree. The top undergraduate majors for fall 2023 include biology, psychology, elementary education, management and aerospace/aviation sciences.

SUU’s graduate programs have also achieved an outstanding 18% growth in student enrollment, the largest in the state. In Fall 2023, top graduate pro-

grams, such as business administration, music technology, accountancy, education, and interdisciplinary studies, reflect SUU’s dedication to developing robust academic programs that lead to successful careers.

SUU’s international student headcount also increased from 748 students last year to 832 students this year, which is a 11.2% increase. International students are from 85 different countries and territories.

SUU fosters globally engaged students and communities which broadens the perspectives in and out of the classroom.

“Over the last several years, SUU has experienced growth both on campus and online. I’m incredibly proud of all the hard work the enrollment and retention teams make every day to recruit students here and help them persist until graduation,” said Stuart Jones, SUU vice president for advancement and enrollment management. “Students and parents realize that SUU offers an incredible academic experience where students are set up to thrive from day one.”

While hundreds of universities across the country face enrollment declines, especially postpandemic, SUU has grown by 19.5% in headcount since 2020. Through a joint effort of bringing new students in and providing the necessary resources to keep them here through graduation, the faculty and staff at SUU are committed to providing an extraordinary educational experience worthy of the investment students make to be here. SUU graduates emerge not just job-ready but well-prepared for the evolving landscape of the modern workforce.

SUU has more than 150 undergraduate programs, and 32 graduate and certificate programs.

Additionally, SUU also offers a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology —the only Psy.D. program in the state of Utah.

—Southern Utah University

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Legal Notices NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FONSI) & NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST THE RELEASE OF FUNDS TROPIC TOWN October 26, 2023 Town of Tropic P.O. Box 130 Tropic, Utah 84776 These Notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Town of Tropic.

INTENT TO REQUEST FOR THE RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about November 11th the Town of Tropic will submit a request to the State of Utah, Department of Workforce Services, Housing and Community Development Division (HCD) for the release of Community Development Block Grants Funds (CDBG) under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL93-383) to undertake the project known as Park Improvements at 220 West Center for the purpose of installing: New sidewalks, 2 shade structures, 2 pickleball courts and a basketball court with 12-foot-high chain link fencing around the perimeters. The existing playground will be upgraded with new equipment. Projected cost $1.7 million with $370,000 of HUD funding.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Town of Tropic has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment.

Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the office of Town of Tropic and is available for public examination and copying at Town of Tropic 20 N Main weekdays between the hours of 8:00am - 4:00pm. Please contact Dani Harding at 435-679-8713 for information.

PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Town of Tropic’s Recorder Dani Harding. All comments received by November 10, 2023 will be considered by the Town of Tropic prior to authorizing submission of a Request for Release Of Funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION Town of Tropic certifies to HCD that Travis LeFevre in his capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HCD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Town of Tropic to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HCD will accept objections to its release of funds and Town of Tropic’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) The certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Town of Tropic; (b) The Town of Tropic has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) The Town of Tropic or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before the approval of a release of funds by HCD; (d) Another Federal agency, acting pursuant to 40 CFR part 1504, has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.

Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures of 24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.75(e) and shall be addressed to Sarah Moore, Utah Department of Workforce Services, Housing & Community Development Division (HCD), 140 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111. Potential objectors should contact Sarah Moore at HCD (801) 834-4609 to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Travis LeFevre, Town of Tropic Mayor, Environmental Certifying Officer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 26, 2023 PUBLIC HEARING FOR LOA ELEMENTARY ROAD CLOSURE ON 100 EAST DURING SCHOOL DAY LOA TOWN Loa Elementary has asked Loa Town Council to close the road on 100 E. during the school day. Loa Town is holding a public hearing to get public input on this closure. Please plan to attend this public hearing on November 9, 2023 at 6 pm at the Loa Civic Center bldg. 88 West Center. If you have any questions or concerns contact Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 12, 19, 26 & NOVEMBER 2, 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BICKNELL TOWN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bicknell Town Council will hold a public hearing on November 2, 2023, at 6:45 pm at the Bicknell Town Hall, 64 West 100 North Bicknell, UT 84715 for the purpose of receiving comments on the Town's application to the Permanent Community Impact Board for funding to purchase a skid steer.

Kelsey Brinkerhoff, Town Clerk Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 19 & 26, 2023 NOTICE OF ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING PANGUITCH LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL SERVICES DISTRICT The Panguitch Lake Fire Department Special Services District will hold its annual budget meeting Wednesday, November 8th at 5 pm at the Panguitch Lake Fire Station at 811 West Clear Creek Canyon Road.

All are invited to attend and give input.

J. Arthur Clark, PLFD Fire Board chair.

For information, please call Art at 435-676-2628 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 26 and NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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. 22, 2023 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) 61-3260 (a50823): State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company, John Woodruff and Lawana Woodruff propose(s) using 0.9 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles North of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-2779 (a50851): Tim and Carol McGehee propose(s) using 0.0078 cfs OR 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile south of Hatch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. IRON COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3449 (a50845): Michael E. Vargas and Michelle E. Vargas Trust propose(s) using 0.0032 cfs OR 0.25 acft. from the Boiler Springs and Stream (2 mi. E. of Cedar Breaks N. M.) for DOMESTIC. WAYNE COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5511 (A83965): Erin Westenskow propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.312 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles SE of Teasdale) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 26 and NOVEMBER 2, 2023 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 sale, on the steps of the Garfield County Sixth District Court, 55 South Main, Panguitch, UT 84759, on NOVEMBER 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. of said day, for the purpose of foreclosing a trust deed originally executed by Emery Valley Water LLC as trustor, in favor of Pitzal LLC, covering water rights in Garfield County, and more particularly described as: Water Right # 61-3143, 16.2957 ac ft, 5.4319 acres, includes one Water Right Equaling 16.2957 ac ft.

The current beneficiary of the trust deed is Pitzal LLC and the record owners of the property as of the recording of the notice of default are Bristlecone Water Improvement District.

Bidders must tender to the trustee a $20,000.00 deposit at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by 2:00 p.m. the day following the sale. Both the deposit and the balance must be paid to Crook Legal PLLC in the form of a wire transfer, cashier's check or certified funds. Cash payments, personal checks or trust checks are not accepted.

Dated October 5, 2023.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 12, 19 & 26, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LYMAN TOWN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Lyman Town will hold a public hearing on November 9, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. at the Lyman Town Hall, 115 S. Main St., Lyman, Utah, for receiving comments on the Town’s application for funding from the Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB).

If you have any questions, contact Dortha Chappell, Lyman Town Clerk, 435-836-2877.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 26 and NOVEMBER 2, 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TORREY TOWN Notice is hereby given that the Torrey Town Council will hold a public hearing on November 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Torrey Town Hall, 75 E. 100 N., Torrey, UT 84775, for the purpose of receiving comments on the Town's application to the Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) for funding to build a town hall. To solicit comments concerning the size, scope, and nature of any funding request prior to its submission to the board.

Published on the State of Utah’s Public Meeting Notice Website – www.utah.gov/pmn on October 26, 2023 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 26 and NOVEMBER 2, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE TORREY TOWN TORREY TOWN LOCAL ELECTION CANCELLED On October 12, 2023, Torrey Town Council adopted a resolution canceling the November 21, 2023 local election pursuant to Utah Code to Utah Code 20 A-1-206. “A municipal legislative body may cancel an election if: (a) all the municipal officers are elected in an at large election: and the number of municipal officers candidates, including and eligible write-in candidates, if any do not exceed the number of open at large municipal officers for which the candidates have filed.”

Two candidates filed for the two at large 4-year town council seats.

The following candidates are considered elected to the office: Councilmember: Incumbent Councilmember Jordan W Pace and Councilmember Richard D Braaten.

Their four-year term will begin on January 1, 2024.

Torrey Town Clerk, Karen Mayne Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 26 and NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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October 26, 2023

News from Wayne County Living on the Roost

by Adus F. Dorsey II

October 30 - November 5

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.

The moon was new on the morning of the 14th —and we had an eclipse!

—and then, half a month later, we had a full moon on Saturday the 28th.

This week falls between full moon and third quarter, so the moon rises late and is bright. That makes it a poor time to look at faint objects like the winter Milky Way. But the planets are unaffected by moonlight, and if you have a telescope, you’re in business. Here's a rundown on where they are.

Saturn is half-way up the southern sky as the sky becomes completely dark —or as dark as it will be until moonrise. It’s in the giant constellation Aquarius, the Water Carrier, and it’s far brighter than any star of the constellation.

The one bright star that appears nearby is Fomalhaut, 20° (2X the width of your fist held at arm’s length) to the lower left, and Saturn is twice as bright. Fomalhaut is in the constellation Piscis Austrinus, the Southern Fish, in contrast

to Pisces, the Northern Fishes, and it’s an interesting star. Google it.

Well to the east of Saturn lies Jupiter, by far the brightest planet in the evening sky. It’s low in the east as twilight ends, climbs higher as the hours pass, is 2/3 of the way up the southern sky at around 2 a.m., and sets precisely at sunrise. All eyes will be on Venus in the east in the morning, but sneak a peek toward the west, which have be a darker horizon because the sun is not lighting it up, and look for Jupiter. Look at various times —making an astronomical observation is not generally a one-time event.

Last, but hardly least, is brilliant Venus, the “morning star”. It was a “star” in ancient times when the only known difference between a planet and a star was that the former moved among the constellations on complicated, and hence meaningful, paths, and the latter didn’t. Imagine long ago standing in your field, gazing up at Venus, and

having not the slightest clue as to what it is. Ditto the stars, and especially the sun. I cannot begin to fathom how frustrating that would have been to live in a world where so much that is basic knowledge today was beyond the reach of the wisest of all.

Venus rises a full four hours before the sun, so we can easily see it against a completely dark background. Venus begins the week very near the boundary of Leo and Virgo and soon moves from the Lion into the Virgin.

BTW, maybe mark your calendars for the morning of Thursday the 9th when there’s a great conjunction between the thin crescent moon and Venus.

This is legislative vs. astronomical, but Daylight saving time ends on Sunday morning the 5th. Then 6:00 in the evening will become 5:00, and it will get dark an hour earlier, to the delight of stargazers everywhere.

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.

WAYNE CO. - Of all the late night campfire stories that get whispered about Wayne County, the colorful stories about Robbers Roost seem to generate the most speculation and contemplation.

Although many books and articles have been written about the outlaws and posses that once roamed huge expanses of open land east of Hanksville, Pearl (Biddlecome) Baker did her darndest to capture in her writing what life was like “Living on the Roost.” It is not until you leave Highway 24 headed toward Hans Flat, on a long dirt road into a sunrise, that you can truly begin to imagine what a hardscrabble, and scramble, it must have been for anyone trying to eek out life “On the Roost.”

On Thursday, October 19, 2023, participants of the Central Utah Grazing Expo were treated to a Roost experience that would rival any John Ford or John Wayne Wild West movie— not that the trip was anything like Hollywood could drum up—it was real, living life on the edge, with starry nights and dry dusty days. It was days filled with branding irons and gully washers, trailing cows from water hole to secret water hole.

There were pictographs and petroglyphs of the ancients painted or picked into rocks so remote that to see them raised little bumps on your arms and the hair on the back of your neck. Stories were told to wide-eyed kids on cold winter nights about long gone outlaws that hid out in the canyons to avoid capture from the ranger with a big iron on his hip.

Wayne County’s por-

tion of the 2023 Central Utah Grazing Expo was sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service, UACD, NRCS, and the BLM and was under the direction of Trent Wilde of Utah State University Extension. The Expo included speakers at the Wayne Community Center in Bicknell, and a much-anticipated field trip to “The Roost,” with guest speaker Gaye Marie Ekker, longtime and former resident, who was raised on the Ekker Ranch.

As the saying goes, to know Gaye Marie is to love her. Gaye Marie has an infectious personality and an all-encompassing laugh to compliment it. She may be short in stature, but Gaye Marie stands tall in the hearts of all that know her. To hear Gaye Marie tell her colorful stories of life at the Roost is a treat beyond measure. Gaye Marie’s Roost stories take you on a trip through a time long since past, and, in many instances, forgotten.

When Gaye Marie speaks of her parents, Arthur and Hazel Ekker, and their life on the Ekker Ranch, it is in reverent tones, almost as in a sermon given in church, and the same is true with stories of her brother, A. C. Ekker, of rodeo and Wayne County fame.

Sitting next to the old cedar cabin that Joe Biddlecome built for his wife, Millie, and his family, Gaye Marie began to recall stories she was told and lived about the happy and hardest of days of living as a family alone out on the Roost. With the wave of her arm, Gaye Marie remembers trailing cows from one place to other, to places like Horseshoe Canyon, Twin Corral and Sun Flower Flat. She recalled

spending some of the hottest days she can remember at Roost Spring, and telling the gathered crowd of grazers where the water is good and where it ain’t.

True to her word, Gaye Marie kept her comments to an hour, although she continued non-stop on the drive from Hanksville to the ranch and all the way back.

The present owner of the old Ekker Ranch, Stanton Gleave of Kingston, shared a few words about what present day ranching is like on the Roost.

Stanton also gave mention of Cowboy Steve, a longtime herder and caretaker who recently passed away and wanted nothing more than to remain at the ranch where he too spent many long days tending animals and being a true friend of the land.

We share our stories as a reminder of who we are, where we came from, how we got here, and where we hope to be when our time comes.

Stories of the land are of particular importance where we live because without them, there would be no stories to tell.

Thank you, Gaye Marie, for who you are, for your friendship, for your stories of what life was and can be like in Wayne County. Special thanks to Hawk Hardy for tending and in making sure Gaye Marie had a truly interested audience the whole Roost trip.

And thanks to Trent Wilde, USU Extension Associate Professor | Agriculture & Natural Resources | Piute and Wayne County Director, for expertly planning and putting the trip together.

Legal Notices FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) LOA TOWN Notice is hereby given that Loa Town will hold a public hearing on November 9, 2023 at the Loa Civic Center, 88 W. Center Loa, UT 84747 at 5:30 pm. Loa 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). Loa Town is eligible to apply for CDBG funding provided Loa 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 Loa 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 Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160 at Loa Civic Center, 88 W. Center Loa, UT 84747 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 26, 2023 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 26 and NOVEMBER 2, 2023 COMMUNITY BLOCK DEVELOPMENT GRANT (CDBG) FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TORREY TOWN Notice is hereby given that Torrey Town will hold a public hearing on November 9, 2023, at 75 E. 100 N., Torrey, Utah 84775, 6:30 PM. Torrey 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).

Torrey is eligible to apply for CDBG funding provided Torrey 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 Torrey 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 Mayor Mickey Wright at (801)-599-6037.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify Mayor Wright at 75 E 100 N, Torrey, Utah at least three days prior to the hearing. Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may call Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1-888-346-3162.

Published on the State of Utah’s Public Meeting Notice Website – www.utah.gov/ pmn on October 26, 2023 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 26 and NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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Announcement of Position Wayne School District is accepting applications for the following position:

Prevention Coordinator The Prevention Coordinator performs routine work to support the development, design, coordination, and administration of positive behavior intervention and support, drug and alcohol prevention and intervention activities, mental health and wellness, truancy, attendance and suicide prevention in Wayne County. Expedited day-to-day processes related to providing direct services to all age groups within community agencies such as local community health and wellness clinics, juvenile justice, school districts, state agencies, and community coalitions.

Coordinates and assists with wellness surveys, prevention programs, strategies, interventions and policies. There is a link to the full job description on the district website at waynesd.org This position is considered full-time with benefits, but will need to be renewed each year. At this time, it is only guaranteed full-time for this school year. Interested individuals may fill out a written application at Wayne School District Office, or found online at https://www.waynesd.org/images/pdf/ Employment/Classified_Application.pdf Applications for any positions may be submitted in person or electronically to cory.anderson@ waynesd.org and/or jamie.webb@waynesd.org CLOSING DATE: Open until filled Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications. Applicants are considered on the basis of employment qualifications without regard to race, color, political affiliation, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical

Panguitch City Manager Employment Opportunity 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 Half-Time Computer Science Teacher at Panguitch Elementary Computer Science Para-Professional at Panguitch Elementary Remediation Specialist/Librarian at Panguitch High Part-Time Custodian at Bryce Valley High Part-Time Custodian at Boulder Elementary Head & Assistant Track Coach at Bryce Valley High Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers in Escalante Route Bus Driver in Boulder Para-Professionals/Aides at All Schools Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers SALARY: Please see 2023-2024 Garfield County School Districts Classified, District Office, and Certified Salary Schedules on the district website.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check.

Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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

Panguitch City is accepting applications for the position of city manager.

The city manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the city, overseeing all city departments, programs, and services, and providing leadership and guidance to city staff.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong background in finance and public administration, and a commitment to serving the community. A degree in public administration, finance, or equivalent experience acceptable by the Council is required.

Successful applicant must live within the Panguitch City limits or relocate to Panguitch City within three months.

This is a salary position with a benefit package.

The minimum salary is 65,000 annually but the salary range is open and dependent on qualifications and experience.

Panguitch City reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, and to waive any requirements set forth in this announcement.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm on November 9, 2023, at the Panguitch City office, 25 S 200 E, PO Box 75, Panguitch, UT 84759 or by email at panguitchcity@panguitch.com

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

LDS ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAM PANGUITCH The LDS Addiction Recovery Program meets every Wednesday at 7pm at the Panguitch Stake Center, 550 S. 100 W Panguitch.

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