The Wayne & Garfield County Insider November 7, 2024
GARFIELD CO.The Garfield County Commissioners all wore pink shirts to the October 28 meeting in support of cancer awareness month. They recognized how cancer has touched so many people in the county, including Garfield County clerk/auditor Camille Moore. Moore was notably moved when the Commissioners thanked her for her ongoing diligence to her duties, including the upcoming election, in the face of her own struggles with the disease. Commissioner Tebbs encouraged use of Garfield County medical facilities, such as the mobile mammography unit, that can provide early detection and follow up.
On another type of health issue, Commissioner Jerry Taylor made note of Melissa Veater's contributions as director of the county’s Prevention Coalition program and how successful it’s been under her leadership. He also an-
Seven Panguitch Racers Qualify for 2024 Utah High School Cycling League State Championship
WAYNE CO. - Following a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, the October 21, 2024, meeting opened with a discussion over a proposed property tax increase. The county proposes a $14.19 increase per $300,000 residence and a $25.80 increase on a $300,00 business. If the increase is approved, this would increase Wayne County’s property tax budgeted revenue by 7.69% above last year’s budgeted revenue, excluding eligible new growth. All concerned citizens are invited to attend a public hearing on November 12, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa. Questions can also be directed to the clerk’s office. Next, the commission discussed a proposed zoning change from residential/agriculture to BCI with a conditional use permit for an auto repair and sales shop for Spencer May.
Beaver Receives
$6.97M for Sewer
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The Milky Way over Delicate Arch at Arches National Park. Utah has more accredited dark sky places than any other state in the country. The Dark Sky Passport, developed by USU Extension’s Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, can help find them.
Infrastructure Improvements
BEAVER - The Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) has approved a $4.18 million grant and a $2.79 million low-interest loan for a sewer infrastructure improvement project in Beaver.
At the Oct. 3, 2024, meeting, the board also approved a $220,671 grant for the Northwestern Special Service District in Washington County for a quickresponse ambulance.
"We understand how essential it is to enhance our wastewater systems to create a cleaner and healthier
Garfield Co. Commissioners Shave Heads and Wear Pink to Support County Auditor/Clerk's Breast Cancer Journey by
UTAH - For several months, social media has been filled with photos of colorful aurora flashes and comet tails. The varying quality of photos demonstrates the difficulty of finding ideal dark areas for astrophotography. Utah State University Extension offers a tool that can help find these dark areas.
According to Lisa Stoner, coordinator for the Colorado Plateau and Ba-
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GARFIELD CO.At the October 28th Garfield County Commission meeting, the Garfield County Commissioners
surprised Garfield County Auditor/Clerk Camille Moore by shaving their heads and wearing pink to support her breast cancer journey.
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Panguitch Bobcats Coach Eric Fawson with seniors Zoey Fawson and Kadee Harland at
High School Cycling League State Championship in Cedar City, which took place
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(From left to right) Garfield County Commissioner Jerry Taylor, Garfield County Auditor/Clerk Camille Moore, Commissioner David Tebbs, Commissioner Leland Pollock. At the October 28th Garfield County Commission meeting, the Garfield County Commissioners surprised Garfield County Auditor/Clerk Camille Moore by shaving their heads and wearing pink to support her breast cancer journey.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness
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Keeping Access to the Henry Mountains
For years, Southern Utahns have hiked, hunted, or just enjoyed the natural beauty of the Henry Mountains. This piece of land is home to the only free-roaming and huntable herd of American bison in the 48 contiguous United States. In May, the BLM released preliminary alternatives to the Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge Travel Management Plan. This proposal is the result of pressure from various conservation groups. However, while doing so they hold the risk of taking away access to landscapes that have shaped local memories and livelihoods for generations.
Besides the chance to get a look at some bison, those who visit the Henry Mountains can find many natural and geological features. The mountains were formed from hardened molten diorite that forced itself up within the earth's core, creating the five peaks that make up the Henry Mountains.
Because of years of erosion in the mountains, the hardened diorite has become visible to us again, a sight worth seeing. Many other formations are also worth finding in this area, such as "Little Egypt," which by the process of erosion of sandstone made little pyramids and sphinxshaped rocks.
Sightseeing is not the only thing this land is known for. It's also a place for camping, picnicking, prospecting, hiking trails such as Mount Ellen, and, of course, hunting. Not only can visitors hunt bison, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but the area is also home to one of the best mule deer populations in the country. For recreational hunters, the need to more easily access these lands with vehicles is a necessity, especially for removing large bison across miles of rough terrain. Restricting roads not only impacts OHV use, but also limits hiking, biking, and other non-motorized uses by making the public tra-
verse larger distances to get to their favorite destinations. Currently, the Henry Mountain area is 78% open to OHV.
Although vehicles can create scars and damage to local vegetation, this is a matter of better enforcement of the existing laws, not a matter of making these areas inaccessible. In advocating against the closure of roads, Rich Klein wrote an article recently expressing his own opinion of how restricting access to roads affects people, namely veterans and those with physical and mental disabilities. He gives us a perspective of people who have different lifestyles and physical limitations. He proclaims that all people deserve to see this land, especially those who fought for it. He goes on to say that not everyone can hike the rough terrain of the off-road trails of this beautiful area. He also mentions briefly that the elderly and young children also deserve to see these beautiful and lush land-
scapes, and taking away OHV roads takes away the opportunities that the Henry Mountains have to offer.
The good news is that we can have our voices heard. If you know these lands well and want to see our roads unchanged, please send the BLM your opinions. At https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanningui/project/94098/530/ you may enter information such as how and why you use the roads you’re advocating for. [Note: The BLM public comment period on the draft environmental assessment ended on October 26, 2024.] Your comments will be sent to your email address for you to look over one last time before you submit them to the BLM. Your opinion matters, and together we can make sure that hunting, hiking, and other recreational opportunities will remain available to all.
Thomas Dodds, Senior at Panguitch High School
Donald Trump is Right (On It’s Face Value)...
Donald Trump is right (on it’s face value) – “USA is a dumb country”, “USA is garbage can of the world”, “Whole world is laughing at us (USA)”, etc. Mifepristone (approved drug by FDA, billions of $ worth used / sold per year) is used by females to prevent pregnancy. US Supreme Court (in June 2024) ruled that Mifepristone is perfectly legal (to sell and consume and cannot be banned). Attorney Generals of Idaho, Kansas, Missouri (all conservative republicans, states with > 75% white populations, mega majority of republican legislature) are back in the federal court to ban Mifepristone. Since court requires damage, the three AG has following as damage – “Mifepristone lowered birth rate for teenage mothers. ----- It is in states’ interest as reduction in teenage pregnancy lowered population growth which lead to substantial reduction in federal funds. --------.” Lets move forward in the garbage can. Condoms should be banned too as it is widely used by males to prevent pregnancy. Cealis and Viagra should be provided free thru grocery store (where people frequent to buy food).
Correction:
In reference to LaVoy Tolbert’s letter to the editor regarding the election of Wayne County School Board directors, (October 24, 2024), The Insider would like to issue the following corrections to Mr. Tolbert’s letter, as well as an apology to Chad Williams, candidate for Wayne County School Board and a member of the Garkane Energy Board of Directors, for the errors in Mr. Tolbert’s letter, which were published in The Insider
Re: Mr. Tolbert’s statement: “Under his [Chad Williams’] “watch” the Garkane central office relocated from Wayne County to Kanab. We now pay for office space in Kanab.”
Correction: Garkane Energy has held offices in Loa, Hatch and Kanab for decades. In 2002 Garkane Energy resolved to have three office locations in each of the counties within Garkane’s service area, with a third location opened in Kanab. The Kanab office was established thirteen years before Chad Williams was elected to the Board in 2015. Loa is still the corporate office of Garkane Energy.
Re: Mr. Tolbert made a reference to a recent, August 2024, survey of Garkane Energy members, wherein Garkane offered an incentive to survey respondents in which responders would be entered into a drawing to receive a
$100 credit on their power bill. Mr. Tolbert referred to this incentive as “friend buying.”
Correction: Offering incentives (such as an immediate gift, or the opportunity to participate in a drawing) is a standard practice in survey research, and is frequently used by many very reputable survey researchers to encourage survey participation.
Re: Mr. Tolbert’s statement: “Chad was on the Garkane Board that sent CEO McClendon to Salt Lake City to meet before a legislative screening committee to lobby the passage of a bill designed to take unclaimed properties (margins, capital credits) from those to whom they were issued and use them for gifting. HB266 is a cooperative wrecker that I believe violates state and federal law.”
Correction: Garkane Energy went befor the Utah state legislature to request changes to the capital credits program by rural electric cooperatives, along with other coopratives such as Dixie Power, Moon Lake Electric, Mt. Wheeler Power, Wells Rural Electric. This initiative was conducted in 2016 under the direction of Dan McClendon. There has been no challenge to HB266’s legality. HB266 states that unclaimed capital credits by electric cooperatives may be used to: (b) Provide scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the area where the cooperative
provides service; or (c) provide financial assistance to, in the area where the cooperative provides service: (i) a school; (ii) a non-profit organization; or (iii) a community organization.
Re: Mr. Tolbert’s statement: “No true “representative” promises to return margins to members then schemes to take margins they promised to return.”
Correction: Under Garkane Energy’s capital credits program, margins are returned to members… there is no “taking” for any personal benefit on behalf of any board or staff member of Garkane Energy. The capital credit financial structure is a standard practice amongst all 900 electric cooperatives in the country. It is designed to keep rates low by utilizing some margins for operations, instead of borrowing 100% from institutional lenders, at market interest rates. The electric industry is a capital-intensive industry requiring large investments in poles and substations and equipment. The capital credit retirement cycle mirrors that timeframe. Right now the co-op is on a 23 year retirement cycle. Member equity in the coop is around 55%, meaning the members own 55% of the co-op. The co-op is financially sound with strong equity to debt ratios.
A final word: Under The Insider’s letters to the editor policy, we state that, “Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are not necessarily those of The
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Insider.” We rely on individuals who submit letters to the editor, when they present evidence to support their opinion, to provide evidence that is fact-based. Due to limited staffing (two of us) we are not able to regularly fact-check letters to the editor to The Insider but we do have a policy of reviewing letters to determine whether statements appear credible, and have rejected letters that we have determined are presenting false information. This one got by us. We have a responsibility to members of the community, to our readers, and to the profession of journalism, to present factual information, including in letters to the editor. In this case, The Insider was in error presenting erroneous information related to Chad Williams and Garkane Energy, and we apologize for the error.
Correction:
In the Oct. 31 issue of The Insider, we ran a story entitled The Treasures Among Us: Southern Utah Oral History Project transcriptions make their way to local repositories In the caption of the photo, we stated that "The Moore family still conducts ranching operations on the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument."
It is in fact the Chynoweth family that is still ranching. Thanks go to Marsha Holland for the clarification. —Insider
Garfield Commission: The Garfield County Commissioners all wore pink shirts to the October 28 meeting in support of cancer awareness month, and Commissioner Taylor made note of Melissa Veater's contributions as director of the county’s Prevention Coalition program. The Escalante chapter was recently awarded "Coalition of the Year." The Panguitch and Hatch Dam project prep, Promise Rock, dumping of construction waste, and Kings Peak Lumber discussed.
nounced that Escalante’s chapter was awarded “Coalition of the Year” in St. George the previous week.
The Panguitch and Hatch Dam project prep continues with funding secured and permitting in process, according to Commissioner Leland Pollock. Permits should be in place by Dec. 1. Regarding Promise Rock in Cannonville, Pollock said SITLA has backed away and the private developers will be meeting directly with the Cannonville community to arrive at final agreements.
Public Works, Dave Dodds: Dodds said the problem with dumping construction waste or dead animals in dumpsters is the damage they do to the $400K compacting trucks and “there’s no money in the budget to replace that equipment.”
Cannonville’s mayor, Bill
Scoffield, offered to fund some 30-yarders for Cannonville residents to use for collecting those types of waste. He asked if the county might participate in such a service periodically. Dodds said current standards allow yard waste, wood, and metal to be buried in unlined pits, hence the construction pits in Escalante, Boulder, and Panguitch, that dedicate space for that. Other types of waste must go into lined pits. Regarding providing the 30-yarders, Commissioner Pollock said, “If you do it for one, you have to do it for all. What’s happening is an explosion of unincorporated building, and we haven’t increased revenue.”
The current tax assessment is used to maintain the landfill and the compactor trucks, but additional funds would be needed for new or replacement equipment.
Planning and Economic Development Director Kaden Figgins said Kings Peak Lumber is now opera-
tional, with plans to rehire previous sawmill workers and expand the business. Figgins said the owners are satisfied with the volume of timber available from several large timber sales in the national forests, particularly Manti-La Sal. They will be producing dimensional lumber from the greenwood and mulch or other products from any waste.
The Commission went into executive session to discuss real estate, along with Mayor Bill Scoffield, Dave Dodds, Kaden Figgins, and Falyn Owens.
The Garfield County Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month starting at 10 a.m. All meetings are held in the County Courthouse in Panguitch. There is no set up for electronic participation, but all meeting recordings are uploaded to the Utah Public Meetings Notice board, https:// www.utah.gov/pmn/. —Insider
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Response to Wayne Co. Commissioners
Regarding Property on Miners Mountain Road
To the Wayne County Commissioners: My name is Willie Holdman. I’ve owned property in Teasdale for over 18 years and have been visiting on a regular basis since Hwy 12 was still a dirt road over Boulder Mountain. Its always been a special place for me, and my family and I’ve explored every nook and cranny of the area. If you don’t believe me, visit my website and see all my photographs captured over the last 30 years down here in Wayne County: www.willieholdman.com. I love the land and always respect and take care of it. Its in my blood and upbringing as a nature landscape photographer.
I legally purchased property that was for sale to the public on Miners Mountain Road a couple years ago. It was appealing to me because of its remote location being the last private property with forest and BLM land on three sides. The closest residence when purchased was 3/4 of a mile away. I was excited to exercise my constitutional right to own real property and put it to good use as others have done in Wayne County.
It took me one and a half years, and lots on finances, to get power to my property because my adjacent property owner, who has an easement through my property, wouldn’t grant me a fifteen feet easement on his seventy plus acres. I had to place another power pole on
BLM land fifteen feet from the existing one. That process was extremely taxing and expensive as you can image getting a ROW with the BLM, place a new power pole, and run power over six-hundred feet.
I was having two small ponderosa pine log cabins built off site at the time thinking I’d have power there in a month or two. The builder of the cabins requested me to come get them before I had the chance to get electricity there and other improvements. I proceeded to move them onto my personal property where they sit now. I was told by the inspector that these cabins were too small to be considered a residence. I had no idea there was a minimum size for a structure. I wanted to keep these small and quaint, like back in the pioneer days to give a unique experience, and give them a taste of what it was like in the good old days. My options were to add on to the cabins, or request a zone change. I chose the latter. Because I also wished to put multiple small log cabins on my property, I had to request a zone change to resort recreation. I proceeded to do so. I had tremendous support from the county elected officials, who follow codes and laws on what can be done with private property. Otherwise we would go by the opinions of others on what they seem appropriate for miles around them after they have purchased and developed their own private property
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The cabins really fit in with the environment, and I have plans to get the water up to the cabins, as well as the approved septic plans in place to handle the two bath houses. I’ve done everything that is required to qualify for this zone change according to Wayne County code.
Yes, there are a few people who seem to have started a posse out to get me personally. I really don’t understand why. Change is hard for some, and it seems understandable that once you get your place improved and how you want it, that you’d like to control the other one-hundred and sixty acres around you without having to pay for it. I guess we are all a little like that. My adjacent property owner recently started a build across the fields. I was bummed I’d have to “look” at his structure now across the open fields to Lions Mountain but realize he is also a property owner and has a right to build on his private property, just as others in the area. The only person that will even see my cabins is the adjacent property owner of the seventy acres that is now building. His build is 1/4 a mile from my cabins amongst the trees. We seem to be on good terms now, and he is okay with my plans.
I look forward to presenting myself and my plans to the commission for some dialogue.
Willie Holdman, Eye Candy Properties LLC
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Wills, Trusts, and More
Community Property
The term “community property” is a form of property ownership between husband and wife—recognized in Nevada, Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, New Mexico, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. The other states are “common law” states.
The defining feature of community property is this: irrespective of the name(s) on title documents, ownership of (almost) ALL property— including income from wages and self-employment—acquired during marriage by either spouse is automatically split, so that each spouse owns a separate, undivided onehalf interest. (An “undivided” interest is one in which each spouse has half ownership of the whole, rather than full ownership of only a specific half.)
In community property states, property acquired by a spouse separately and brought into the marriage remains separate. In these states, too, property acquired by gift or inheritance, or in ex-
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change for separate property or money, also remains separate. Commingling of assets can obscure separate property ownership, until it finally becomes community property. This often happens with checking and other financial accounts.
Since the two equal interests of the spouses in community property are separate, each spouse is free to dispose of his/her half of community property in a will. It does not automatically pass to the survivor, as it would if owned jointly, with right of survivorship.
The subject of community property deserves the attention of three groups of readers: spouses who now live in a community property jurisdiction, those who now live in a common law state, but who acquired money or property while living in a community property state previously, and those who now live in a community property state, but who acquired money or property while living in
a common law state previously.
It is possible in some community property states for the spouses to change their respective ownership rights in an asset, from community property to separate property and viceversa, simply by written agreement between them.
In a community property state, a spouse’s actual contribution to the marriage, and to the couple’s marital property, is largely irrelevant. A spouse is, by law, entitled to half. This is true even if one spouse has worked throughout the marriage, and the other has not worked at all.
State laws vary, and these issues can be complex, so be aware that special attention needs to be given to the issue of community property, if you are affected by it. If so, it is important to see a lawyer for guidance in understanding the extent of each spouse's property rights—before attempting to give it away by gift, in a will or in trust.
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Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 25 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW.BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM, he would enjoy hearing from you. Additionally, you can RSVP to attend one of his FREE Estate Planning Seminars in Richfield, at 159 North Main Street, every Third Thursday.
country roads
by Lynn Griffin
Mythical Monster
There's a mythical monster in northern Ireland that lives on the cliffs, just above a village of strange people called Trids.
These Trids are an adventurous people, so many of them talk of this monster and go out seeking him, but they would never come back. Eventually, a great group went out to seek the monster.
When one Trid walked up to the edge of the cliff to get a good view, a giant hairy beast ran up behind him and kicked him off the cliff with an enormous "WHAM!" and disappeared off into the night.
The Trids were terrified and thought they needed a religious figure to help them in their time of need, so they sought a rabbi. They brought the rabbi to the cliff, where he went ahead of them and looked around for a bit.
The Trids slowly came up behind him, and as soon as they were close enough, the beast came out of nowhere and kicked each and every one of them off the cliff, except for the rabbi. At this point, the rabbi screamed "Great beast, why do you kick these harmless people off the cliff, but not me?"
The beast replied, "Silly rabbi, kicks are for Trids."
THEME: Famous Actors
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1. QA's focus, pl.
5. "Swan Lake" steps
8. Evite request, acr. 12. Long stories
14. Final, abbr.
15. Opposite of neo16. Synagogue scroll
17. Poseidon's domain
18. One-eighty
19. *Mary Poppins and Maria von Trapp
21. *Vivian Ward and Erin Brockovich
23. Kum Ba follower
24. Cry out loud
25. Stolen, slangily
28. Greek salad cheese
30. Popular clubs of the 1970s
35. Chimpanzees, e.g.
37. Porcine fat
39. Great divide
40. Cat o'how many tails?
41. Podium, pl.
43. Dead against
44. Work the dough
46. Urban haze
47. Manner of walk
48. Parlor piece
50. Riyadh native, e.g.
52. Sixth note
53. Common fairway club
55. Brewed beverage
57. *"Red" Redding and Nelson Mandela
61. *Ricky Bobby and Buddy
65. Beat the Joneses
66. Outrage
68. Adjust, as laces
69. Tears violently
70. Anointment liquid
71. Talks and talks and talks
72. a.k.a. Operation Neptune
73. "Just kidding!"
74. Billy Joel's "____ Always a Woman"
Handiwork
A young boy was doing some handiwork with his father. When it came to putting a picture on the wall the father said, “I’ll do this one. You’re like lightning with a hammer!”
The boy said, “Wow, is that cos I’m so fast?”
“No, it’s because you never strike the same place twice!”
Like Freddy Krueger, e.g. 5. Boot-wearing feline 6. Draft pick
Impolite look
Miles per hour, e.g.
Insult
Between bleu and jaune
Connection between brain and spinal cord
Bundle of wheat
DOWN 1. Between Phi and Kappa 2. Second word in a fairytale 3. Encircle
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Obituaries
William Richards
ANTIMONY - With great love, we remember our beloved William (Will) Nyle Richards who passed away peacefully in his sleep, Monday, October 28, 2024. He was 59 years old.
Will was born October 12, 1965, in Kanab, Utah to Dennis Lynn Richards and Patricia Ann (Builtman) Richards. He spent his childhood in Tropic, Utah and on his family's Diamond T Ranch in Cannonville, Utah.
Will was born a cowboy and started rodeoing at age 11. He was a member of the Bryce Valley Rodeo Club and loved bull riding.
Will became a cherished member of the Rich Family, wrangling horses and kids, becoming Marty Rich's right hand man.
Will met the love of his life, Gerri Magnuson, on July 4, 1985, at a dance in Antimony, Utah. They were married on June 11, 1988. Together, they raised their only son, Kyle James (Brianna) Richards.
He became a valued rancher for the 5M Ranch in Antimony, Utah. His integrity, humbleness, and quiet manner touched so many lives. He will be greatly missed. There will be no services per Will's request. We hope everyone can celebrate Will's life in whatever manner they see fit.
I am writing this article in the dark. I do not like standard time; it cuts short the time that you can do anything. The politicians keep promising to keep daylight saving time on a year round basis, however, the big companies make their money on that extra hour of darkness. Your power and gas bills will really jump. It seems like it really gets darker, longer, and more depressing every year. Well, they are having more bad weather, still, in Texas and Oklahoma. It’s bad enough that you have to live there at all.
It has been a good week for high school sports, with Panguitch winning two more state championships in cross country and volleyball.
This upcoming week is another busy one, also. Starting on Friday and Saturday, it will be the annual craft fair at the Garfield
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County Fairgrounds. There will be plenty of booths— they were filled two months ago—and there will be food and drawings for gifts. The Sub for Santa booth will be there, with the best homemade candy that you can find. Hopefully, the candy makers will be out in full force.
Also on Saturday, the new owners of Joe’s Market will be here and would like to meet with you and will be serving lunch from 12 - 2. In time, they will be upgrading the market with new ideas and needs of the town.
On Monday, it will be Veterans Day, and it starts off with a program at the elementary school at 2:00. All veterans are invited. It is a fun time for the kids, and they get to know that freedom isn’t free.
At 6:30, the American Legion and its Auxiliary will be hosting a Veterans
Day Dinner at the Cowboy's Smokehouse Cafe. Ralph has been doing the dinner at the Panguitch Senior Citizen Center for the last two years, but he has now bought the new place on Main, and it would be a lot easier to eat there. So, come all vets with your companions, and we will have a grand old time. There isn’t any cost.
On the 14th - 15th, the high school will present the musical Oklahoma, and, as usual, it will be a fun show, and the kids always have a really fun time. In the old days, you couldn’t get a boy to dance, but now it is some of the best parts of the play. Come early because some nights fill up.
Also on the 14th - 16th will be the annual Festival of Trees at the Garfield County Fair Building.
Pauline Prince is this month’s DUP stand out; she has been a member since
News from Wayne County Potatoes
WAYNE CO. - If you happen to find yourself at Griffin’s Grocery in Escalante and are looking for dinner potatoes, depending on how many old-timers there are in the store, there is a pretty good chance that you are going to get more than you bargained for.
Anybody that is anybody knows that when it comes to the history of the potato, Escalante has everybody beat. Researchers from the Natural History Museum of Utah and Red Butte Garden at the University of Utah discovered potato starch residues in the crevices of a 10,900-yearold stone tool in Escalante, Utah—the earliest evidence of wild potato use in North America. This is the first archaeological study to identify a spudbearing species native to the southwestern United States, Solanum jamesii as an important part of ancient human diets. The researchers pieced together evidence from stone tools, ethnographic literature and modern gardeners to show that Utahns have used the species intermittently for over 10,000 years. Lo and behold, the Escalante area was even previously known as “Potato Valley” to early settlers—go figure.
Not that any of the Escalante old-timers were around 11,000 years ago— although, they do have stories to tell—but the fact remains that potatoes in
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southern Utah have been around for quite a while, and not just in Escalante.
For those of us that were not born with green thumbs and use plastic flowers for decoration, it is worth knowing that when the days start getting short and you start seeing ancient potato harvesting machinery in some folk’s driveways being greased and serviced, something important is getting ready to take place.
If for some reason you are new to Wayne County and you are going for a drive to Escalante, or into M&D, there is some important potato information you should carry with you just so that you won’t feel out of place.
Potato growth is typically divided into five phases, which is helpful for understanding when potatoes are ready for harvest. During the first phase, sprouts emerge from the seed potato varieties you’ve chosen, and root growth begins. During the second phase, photosynthesis begins as the plant develops leaves and branches. In the third phase, new tubers develop as swellings of the stolon. Usually, the potato plant flowers develop during this phase. During the fourth phase, tuber bulking occurs, and the plant begins investing most of its resources in its tubers. New potatoes can be harvested during this phase. The fifth
1987. She has been involved in events that have taken place over the years. She wishes to thank the DUP for their support and appreciation.
Don’t forget the Thanksgiving dinner, and it will be on the last Thursday of November. It will be held at the Panguitch Senior Citizens Center, and dinner will start at 12:30 and will be served till the last person is full. If you are new here, it is a good place to meet folks. If you have a big party, please let us know so that we can get extra fixings. There isn’t any charge, so come one and come all.
December has plenty of events, so if you would like to have your event in the paper, drop me a line at mackoetting@gmail. com, or, better yet, call us at 676-2418. Is it spring yet?
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phase signals the maturation of the tubers—it is time to harvest potatoes. A clear visual signal of this phase is when the plant canopy dies back, and the tuber skins harden.
So how do you know when it is really time to harvest potatoes in Wayne County? Well, you buddy up to folks like Michael, Bobby, Paul, Burke and some people up in Fremont that asked to remain anonymous, and, like the old-timers in Escalante, they will give you an ear full. Ask anyone that has lived in Wayne County that remembers ever sorting potatoes, and I mean anyone older than forty, and they will have a thousand potato sorting stories to share, stories that include getting out of school for a week or so to pick and sort potatoes.
Back in the days when potatoes were more abundant in up-county than hay, there was such a thing as seed potatoes. Seed potatoes are tubers that you can use to grow new potatoes that will be genetically identical to the parent potato. Potatoes grow more expediently by this kind of vegetative propagation, and for most home gardeners, the process is easier than growing from seeds.
Back in the day, Wayne County farmers with tarps and trucks could
be seen leaving the county loaded with seed potatoes headed for southern California and Arizona on a daily basis and returning with harrowing life and death stories about their adventures on the nation’s highways and arriving in the big cities like Los Angeles and Phoenix.
Many of the potato sorting stories come from the old theater building in Loa, now the location of Loa Builders. The old building is long since gone, and there are stories that were never recorded, but still exist when told around the table at Thanksgiving time when potato dishes come out of the kitchen, stories of long autumn days with potato sacks strapped to waists and the ever-present Wayne County dirt beneath fingernails. So influential and important are the Wayne County potato stories that, even today, it is not uncommon to wake up one fall morning and find a sack of potatoes on your porch. This is a special gift and a Wayne County tradition passed down from generations of gardeners, a show of appreciation and generosity for being who you are, being part of the community, or just for being a good person in general.
Adus F. Dorsey II
Dee Hatch in his garden.
Photos: 2024 Panguitch City Halloween Main Street Carnival
by Jaynie Connor
Tera Connor
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Addie Soper, Ava Woodbury, Camryn, Chase and Collins Houston, and Oaklee Dickinson at the 2024 Panguitch Halloween Main Street Carnival on Thursday, October 31, 2024.
Abigail, DeeDee, and Jon Gray at the 2024 Panguitch Halloween Main Street Carnival on Thursday, October 31, 2024.
Kace and Cianna Figgins at the 2024 Panguitch Halloween Main Street Carnival on Thursday, October 31, 2024.
Tera Connor
Andy Black, Kara Owens, and Maiyah Grant represent Garfield County EMS at the 2024 Panguitch Halloween Main Street Carnival on Thursday, October 31, 2024.
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Tera Connor
Tess Meyers and Beverly Howard hand out candy in front of the shops on Main Street for the 2024 Panguitch Halloween Main Street Carnival on Thursday, October 31, 2024. The Main Street Carnival took place along Center and Main Street in Panguitch from 4 - 6 p.m.
Sammie and Paisley Henrie at the 2024 Panguitch Halloween Main Street Carnival on Thursday, October 31, 2024.
Schools and Sports
Panguitch Girls Cross Country Team Wins Fifth Consecutive 1A State Title
by Jaynie Connor
PANGUITCH - The Panguitch High School girls cross country team won their 5th consecutive 1A State title on October 29. Junior Brooke Albrecht crossed the finish line 31 seconds ahead of the other competitors, with a time of 19 minutes, 21.02 seconds. With four of their runners ending up in the top twelve, the team ended up with twenty-eight points in all, beating out second place Monticello by nine. This is the tenth girls state cross country title for the Bobcats since 2011, and the team was welcomed back into town with the accompaniment of lights and sirens from their local first responders to celebrate.
“We have been so blessed with such talented, hardworking and high-character student athletes," said Coach Danny Yardley. "Most of our runners are excellent students,
involved in leadership, and they make the world a better place...We just hope that kids will have the courage to continue to come out and try the sport. The schools in Region 20 are doing a great job at getting kids out to participate, and it is a sport that continues to grow and get better. We really admire the coaches and athletes from other schools; we are all getting better together, and it is not uncommon for coaches and athletes to encourage runners from other schools. There is not another sports community quite like the cross country crew.”
According to Coach Yardley, a standout moment for him in 2024 involved Panguitch freshman Halle Albrecht, who gave it her all while running her very first high school race, only to discover at the finish line that she had one more lap of the course to complete. “She was already
Dark Sky Passports:
very tired. I have seen runners give up under such circumstances. Somehow, she dug down deep and finished the race strong. It was incredible to see what she was made of, and she made our team so much better throughout the season,” said Coach Yardley.
Coach Yardley was also quick to credit senior Paisley Henrie, stating that “For four years, she has made everyone around her better; she is the consummate teammate, and has become one of the best runners in 1A.”
“...I want to give a big thanks to our coaches, Troy Norris, Frank Houston, Megan Albrecht and Brooke Yardley, for their tireless work to benefit the youth in our area,” concluded Coach Yardley.
Panguitch Girls Individual Results who finished in the top 50 racers: (1) Brooke Albrecht, Panguitch, Jr., 19:21.02,
The Panguitch boys cross country team came in second in the 1A State Tournament with a score of 61 behind Monticello (59).
Panguitch Boys Individual Results who finished in the top 50 racers: (11) Lincoln Henrie, Panguitch, So., 18:08.29, (13) Josh Perez, Panguitch, Jr., 18:12.35, (14) Curtis Henrie, Panguitch, So., 18:14.68, (23) James Houston, Panguitch, Sr., 18:44.60, (25) Jake Marshall, Panguitch, Sr., 18:53.69, (37) Brayden Frandsen, Panguitch, Jr., 19:49.89, (46) Max Woolsey, Panguitch, So., 20:32.00
The Dark Sky Passport was designed to connect youth and their families to the cosmos through outdoor experiences at night. It provides a fun way to learn about the night sky and nocturnal environments through a series of activities, personal reflections, and stickers. These include passport stamps that can be placed on the pages dedicated to recording the passport holder’s experience with each dark sky place they visit.
—Lisa Stoner, coordinator
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sin and Range Dark Sky Cooperatives, Utah is well-known for its exceptional dark sky viewing conditions due to the large percentage of undeveloped public land and dry climate. In fact, Utah has more accredited dark sky places than any other state in the country. The Dark Sky Passport, developed by USU Extension’s Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, can help find them.
“The Dark Sky Passport was designed to connect youth and their families to the cosmos through outdoor experiences at
for the Colorado Plateau and Basin and Range Dark Sky Cooperatives
night,” Stoner said. “It provides a fun way to learn about the night sky and nocturnal environments through a series of activities, personal reflections, and stickers. These include passport stamps that can be placed on the pages dedicated to recording the passport holder’s experience with each dark sky place they visit.”
Stoner said the passport introduces the Bortle Scale, a tool for quantifying the darkness of the skies. Viewers can quickly see that the quality of a night sky varies depending on the amount of artificial light and its effect on the number of stars visible. The passport also includes a
map showing Utah’s International Dark Sky Places.
“These are parks, communities, and sanctuaries recognized for their commitment to the protection and education around naturally dark night skies,” she said. “The commitment to protect the night from artificial light is a winwin for rural communities that want to maintain their historic appeal and also provide a healthier environment and world-class astrophotography opportunities—a perfect example of sustainable recreation and tourism.”
Because of these qualities, the Utah Office of Tourism (UOT) Destination Development Division
PHS Sports Sidelines
by Mack Oetting
Last week, the Lady Cats athletic program ruled 1A sports, with two championship titles in cross country and volleyball.
In Salt Lake City, the Lady Cats ran away with the cross country state championship title, and Panguitch's top four runners finished among the top twelve. Brooke Albrecht took first place with a time of 19.21, which was thirty seconds ahead of the second place runner. Annie Yardley took fifth place with a time of 20:10, Halle Albrecht came in tenth place with a time of 21:26, and Paisley Henrie came in twelfth with a time of 22:09. Paisley is the only senior on the team.
This was the Lady Cat' fifth consecutive championship win in a row, and their tenth win since 2011. The final score was Panguitch in first with 28, Monticello in second with 37, Rich in thrid with 53, and Bryce Valley in sixth place. Way to go, Coach Danny Yardley.
also saw value in the Dark Sky Passport. The UOT provided the institute additional funds through a grant to cover printing costs for another 30,000 passports as a way to encourage travel itineraries that include dark-sky places.
“We are currently looking for partners with whom we can expand the program by building an educational curriculum around the Dark Sky Passport,” said Stoner. For additional dark skies activities, contact Stoner at Lisa.Stoner@ usu.edu to subscribe to the free Dark Sky Cooperative newsletter and/or to purchase a Dark Sky Passport for only $1 plus postage.
First place for the boys was Monticello with 59 points, Panguitch came in second with 61, and Bryce Valley came in 5th. Coaches Troy and Ann Marie Norris won their tenth volleyball state championship last week, as well. At the beginning of the season, I felt that this might just be their best team ever, as they won their first home game against Millard, a 3A team. The team learned a lot because most of their schedule was filled with games against 2 - 3A teams. At State, the Cats just ran over the competition, winning all of their games in three sets. Manila was in the finals, and the most that they scored was eighteen points.
Each Lady Cat played their best game of the year. The Cats had a 10;30 game, and the championship was at 6:30, which made for a long day. There were nine seniors on the team, and this will leave a gap in next year's team. However, the freshman team didn't lose a game, and the JV team didn't either.
During the spring season, the Cats won three championships—baseball, cross country and volleyball. Up next will be the winter season, and it will have wrestling (five time champions) and girls and boys basketball (repeating champions), which should make the cold a little easier to take. See you in a month.
The Bobcats boys did a lot better than anyone expected, taking second place. They all ran their best races this year. Lincoln Henrie came in 11th, with his best time of 18:08. Josh Perez also had a best time of 18:12, coming in 13th, and right behind him was Curtis Henrie, who came in 14th with a time of 18:14. Our fourth runner was James Houston, who finished 23rd at 18:44. The race was really close, with the runners in the 7th to 26th positions all running in the eighteen minute time frame. Only James Houston was a senior on the team.
All Photos Courtesy Danny Yardley
(Top) Panguitch runner Brooke Albrecht crosses the finish line in 1st place at the Girls 1A Cross Country State Championships on Oct. 29.
(Above) The Panguitch High School girls cross country team won their 5th consecutive 1A State title at the Girls 1A Cross Country State Championships on Oct. 29. The boys cross country team came in second in the 1A State Tournament with a score of 61 behind Monticello (59).
Schools and Sports
MTB Championships:
The stoke for mountain biking in Panguitch is continuing to grow, and I am looking forward to nurturing this...
—Eric Fawson, Bobcats Coach
Tavin Leibbrandt, Lizzie Barney, Zoey
represented The Cats at the 2024 Utah High School Cycling
dar City, which took place Saturday, Oct. 19.
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weather hold them back, and they quickly got to work salvaging the course, which was modified and shortened for the remainder of the weekend’s races.
The cancellation on Friday, unfortunately, meant that some student athletes did not get to race this year, but the league was able to create an open race on Saturday, Oct. 19, for all the high school seniors who were not able to compete on Friday.
Panguitch High School sophomore Lincoln Henrie, and seniors Elizabeth Barney, Ronan Mooney, Tavin Leibbrandt, Steven Armstrong, Kadee Harland and Zoey Fawson all qualified to compete in the championship event this year—Henrie was not able to compete because his Friday Freshman B race was cancelled—and this was the largest team that the Bobcats have taken to state so far. Only about a third of all the student athletes in the league qualify through the regular season races to go to the state competition. The Bobcats had won the Region 6 race in Gunnison two weeks prior and were buzzing with excitement when it came time to represent their team at the championship game.
The Bobcats competed in Division 3, which consisted of twenty-four schools. In the JV A Girls category, Kadee Harland placed 44th, and Zoey Fawson placed 130th. In the Senior Open Boys category, Tavin Leibbrandt placed 38th, Ronan Mooney placed 39th, and Steven Armstrong placed 96th. And in the Senior Open Girls category, Elizabeth Barney placed 51st.
An awards ceremony was held after the final races on Saturday, and several Bobcats athletes and coaches were recognized. Kadee Harland and Zoey Fawson both received the Six-Year Alumni award for racing every season from 7th12th grade. Steven Armstrong received the Trek Victory Award, an award that honors the student athlete who has found personal victory over adversity. Zoey Fawson received the Legacy Logistics Leadership award; this award honors a student athlete who has demonstrated outstanding leadership that reflects the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA)'s five Core Principles—inclusion, equality, strong body, strong mind, and strong character. Haley Pollock received the Strike Volunteer award, an award that honors a team or league volunteer that has shown exceptional dedication and service to help positively change lives within Utah's teens. And Kim Harland received the iGOTPOOP Spread the Stoke award, an award for the student, coach or volunteer who exemplifies the core reason the league exists—to have fun. No matter what happens, you will always find Kim smiling and spreading their positive attitude on and off the bike.
Bobcats Coach Eric Fawson received the wellearned Pivot Coach of the Year award. According to the Utah High School Cycling League, “this award acknowledges a Head Coach who exemplifies and teaches the five Core Principles and has made a difference in the lives of his/ her students and community. This coach fulfills the League’s vision by creating a team that values each par-
ticipant and places camaraderie, positive sporting behavior and the cultivation of health over competition.” Eric Fawson started the Bobcat Mountain Bike Team in 2019 so that his daughter, senior Zoey Fawson, could race, making it into the success it is today.
“It is hugely rewarding when a student athlete faces a challenge in their riding development, it could be climbing a steep hill, going a long distance, working through a bad crash, meeting a goal or finishing a race. One of the unique aspects of this program is we get to ride with the student athletes, so we get to know them, their talents, strengths and challenges on an intimate level, which really leads to quality relationships and building so-
State
cially healthy individuals, within a fun and rewarding community,” said Coach Fawson.
According to Fawson, the Panguitch team is expanding each year. “The stoke for mountain biking in Panguitch is continuing to grow, and I am looking forward to nurturing this,” he said. “We had our first local race this year on our own course, and I believe that has really increased the interest in the sport. We have a growing young group of athletes who also have goals of racing at state in the future, and I look forward to supporting their goals. Also, as a [member of the] coaching staff, we are always working to make mountain biking accessible to all that want to participate.”
Government
Spending on Babies is Falling Short, Say Advocates
U.S. - Ten percent of all U.S. children did not have enough food to keep them healthy in 2022. In the same year, the infant mortality rate increased for the first time in two decades and the rate of child poverty more than doubled. At a time when children need increased support to prosper, a new analysis of government spending in 2024 indicates that funding for programs benefitting the youngest Americans— those below the age of three—is falling short.
“Babies in the Budget 2024” provides a comprehensive analysis of the share of spending allocated to children ages zero to three across more than one-hundred and fifty government programs in the federal budget. Published by the bipartisan advocacy organization First Focus on Children, the analysis finds that for the third straight year, the share of federal spending on children ages zero to three declined, from just 1.98% in fiscal year 2021 to 1.52% in 2024. On top of that, the small increase in dollars these programs received failed to keep up with inflation, ensuring that support for the nation’s youngest children lags behind the estimated average rise in the cost of living for families.
According to advocates with First Focus on Children and the National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers (NCIT), President Biden’s fiscal year 2025 budget presents an opportunity to turn the tide. The president recommends increasing total spending on babies by $36.8 billion and significantly expanding the Child Tax Credit to reach low-income children currently left behind because
their parents earn too little. These changes would increase the money available for babies by almost $28 billion in fiscal year 2025 —an inflation-adjusted increase of 630%. The budget proposal would also make vital investments in child care, housing, paid family and medical leave, mental health, nutrition and other areas that impact babies, toddlers and their families.
“Building a healthy, prosperous, and equitable upbringing for our babies translates directly to a healthy, prosperous, and equitable future for our country. Funding choices are just that—choices. And Congress and the Administration have the power to choose to support the well-being of children,” says Bruce Lesley, president of First Focus on Children.
To view the full report and to learn more, visit firstfocus.org.
“Our country can and must do more to make life better for babies, toddlers and families,” said Jennifer Harris, senior health policy advocate for Alabama Arise, a member of the NCIT. “We should strengthen the Child Tax Credit and expand paid leave to help parents make ends meet. We should invest more in affordable housing and child care to ensure security and stability for our children. And we must close the Medicaid coverage gap in every state so families can afford the health care they need to thrive. Strengthening these family supports is the cornerstone to ensuring a brighter future for our children and our nation.”
—StatePoint Media
Courtesy Shannon Fawson
Seniors
Fawson, Kadee Harland, Steven Armstrong, and Ronan Mooney
League
Championship in Ce -
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 steps of 55 S. Main, Panguitch, UT,” on December 4, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. on said day, for the purpose of foreclosing a trust deed dated June 30, 2020, and executed by 7777 LLC, a Utah limited liability company, as Trustor(s) in favor of Norma J. Meyers, Trustee of the Meyers Family Trust, dated 2/9/2004, as Beneficiary, covering the following real property located in Garfield County: The Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter; The Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter; Lot 3; The South half of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter; The Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter and the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 4 Township 36 South Range 4 West Salt Lake Base and Meridian. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property. Tax Parcel No.: 15-0075-0203: TCD-203
The address of the property is purported to be 3695 W. Miles Meadow Parkway, Bryce Canyon, Utah 84764. The undersigned disclaims liability for any error in the address. The current Beneficiary of the Trust Deed is Norma J. Meyers, Trustee of the Meyers Family Trust, dated February 9, 2004, and the record of owner of the property as of the recording of the notice of default is reported to be A & E Development, LLC.
Bidders must be prepared to tender to the trustee, VendorTrak Title Insurance Agency, LLC, $10,000.00 at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by noon the day following the sale and deliverable to: VendorTrak Title Insurance Agency, LLC, 20 North Main, Suite 300, St. George, Utah 84770. Both payments must be in the form of a cashier’s check or money order and made payable to VendorTrak Title Insurance Agency, LLC, cash and Bank “Official Checks” are not acceptable. A trustee’s deed will be made available to the successful bidder within three business days following receipt of the bid amount. The sale is made without any warranty whatsoever, including but not limited to any warranty as to title, liens possession, taxes, encumbrances, or condition of the property. The sale is subject to a workout reinstatement, payoff, sale cancellation or postponement, incorrect bidding instructions, bankruptcy, or any other circumstance of which the trustee is unaware. In the event any of the foregoing apply, the sale will be void and the successful bidder’s funds will be returned without any liability to the trustee or beneficiary for interest or any other damages.
Notice is hereby given that Vendortrak Title Insurance Agency, LLC, is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for the purpose, and that the debt may be disputed.
VendorTrak Title Insurance Agency, LLC - 20 North Main, Suite 300 - St. George, Utah 84770 (435) 652-5101
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 31 and NOVEMBER 7 & 14, 2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WAYNE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given to the public of Wayne County by the Wayne County Commissioners that a public hearing will be held Tuesday November 12, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Wayne County Courthouse 18 S Main, Loa for public comments regarding the 2025 General Fund Budget.
Felicia Snow
Wayne County Clerk-Auditor
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 24 & 31 and NOVEMBER 7, 2024
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY
Please take notice that the Wayne County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following: PROPOSED CHANGE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INTENDED USE: SMALL ACCESSORY BEDROOM/BATHROOM/KITCHENETTE UNIT ON A PARCEL WITH AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL DWELLING
CHANGE REQUESTED BY: MICHAEL A ZODY & ANDREA MARGARET BRYCE A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON: NOVEMBER 13, 2024 @ 7:00 PM AT THE WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
LEGAL DES: SE1/4NE1/4SE1/4 Section 26 T29S R4E
Located at 1483 S. Donkey Flats Road Teasdale, UT
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 7, 2024
GARKANE WILDLAND FIRE MITIGATION PLAN REVISIONS
The Wildland Fire Mitigation Plan of Garkane Energy Cooperative is the cooperative’s strategic approach to mitigating the risks posed by wildland fires in the cooperative’s territory. Garkane has a state approved plan in place and now seeking to make a few revisions. Garkane is seeking public comments regarding the plan, if you would like to review the plan and make comments, please contact, Neal.brown@garkane.com by November 15, 2024.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 7 & 14, 2024
BOARD VACANCY
LOA TOWN
Loa Town Board has one position to fill for a Loa Town board member. Interested applicants must be a full-time resident and reside inside Loa Town limits. This position is an appointed position until the next election. Please turn in a resume and brief explanation of why you would want to be on the town board to the Loa Town Office no later than December 9, 2024, by 5 p.m. We will contact all applicants for an interview to be held at the board’s regularly scheduled meeting on December 12, 2024. If you need more information, please contact Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160 or 435-616-2643. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2024
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE CHANGE
BICKNELL TOWN
The Bicknell Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following: Proposed Change: Conditional use change from Residential Agricultural to Commercial Residential.
Intended Use: Making an addition to the original house to make a Mental Health Office and Administrative Offices
Change Requested by: Wayne Community Health Centers Inc.
Address and Legal Description: 128 S. 300 W.
Any comment you would like to make must be made in writing or at a public hearing on November 19, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Bicknell Town Hall. Send comments to: Ellen Anderson Planning and Zoning ellenbicknellutah@gmail.com PO Box 96 Bicknell, Utah 84715
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 7 & 14, 2024
NOTICE OF SUMMONS
FOURTH DISTRICT COURTNEPHI DISTRICT COURT
JUAB COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
BETHANY
NAGEL and KYLEE HAMPTON Plaintiffs, V. EDWARD DEVLIN, Defendant
TO: Edward Devlin
PO Box 248
Panguitch, UT 84759
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION
Case No.: 240600024
Judge: Hon. Anthony Howell
THE STATE OF UTAH TO THE ABOVENAMED DEFENDANT:
A lawsuit has been started against you. You must respond in writing for the court to consider your side. You can find an Answer form on the court’s website: www.utcourts.gov/howto/answer/.
You must file your Answer with this court: Fourth District Court, 102 E 200 N, Nephi, UT 84648. You must also mail or hand deliver a copy of your Answer to the other party or their attorney: Brian Hills Law, 5812 South 900 East Murray, UT 84121. Your response must be filed with the court and served on the other party within 30 days of the last day of this publication, which is 11/7/2024. If you do not file and serve an Answer by the deadline, the other party can ask the court for a default judgment. A default judgment means the other party wins, and you do not get the chance to tell your side of the story. Read the complaint or petition carefully. It explains what the other party is asking for in their lawsuit. You are being sued for damages caused in a motor vehicle crash on 9/25/2023.
DATED this 17th day of October, 2024
/s/ Brian C. Hills_____________
Brian C. Hills
BRIAN HILLS LAW
Attorney for Plaintiff
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 24 & 31 and NOVEMBER 7, 2024
NOTICE OF REZONING & ORDINANCE PLANNING MEETING CANNONVILLLE TOWN
A public rezoning & planning meeting for the Town of Cannonville, Utah will be held Wednesday, November 20th, at 5 p.m., Cannonville Town Offices/Conference Room. Please plan to attend.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 31 and NOVEMBER 7 & 14, 2024
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE
WAYNE COUNTY
Please take notice that the Wayne County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following: PROPOSED CHANGE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT & VARIANCE
INTENDED USE: RESIDENTIAL LIVING AREA IN AN EXISTING BARN ON A PARCEL WITH AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING along with a VARIANCE FOR SEPARATE UTILITIES
CHANGE REQUESTED BY: SHANNON D & MICHELLE BRIAN
A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON: NOVEMBER 13, 2024 @ 7:00 PM AT THE WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
LEGAL DES: Being a part of a 20 ac parcel Located at 305 N. 670 W. Loa, UT
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 31 and NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Wearing Pink:
At the October 28th Garfield County Commission meeting, the Garfield County Commissioners surprised Garfield County Auditor/Clerk Camille Moore by shaving their heads and wearing pink to support her breast cancer journey.
Wearing Pink
Cont'd from A1 Month, and many people are fighting this battle or know someone who is.
Early detection is so important; don't forget to get screened. Breastcancer.org is a great resource for research and information.
Legal Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE
BICKNELL TOWN
Bicknell Town Request For Sealed Bids - Bicknell Town is soliciting bids from qualified General Contractors/Engineering Firms for a community greenhouse and gazebo project in Bicknell Town. This Request for Sealed Bids (RFB) is being issued as a bidding process to select a qualified contractor/firm to provide construction services for the aforementioned project. Project rating criteria can be found in the full RFB. Please review the full RFB for details and submittal instruction. The full RFB can be found attached to the RFB notice online on the Utah Public Notice Website. You can also pick up a copy of the full RFB at 64 W. 100 N. Bicknell, UT 84715. Bids must be received before 2:00 p.m. on November 14, 2024. No bids will be accepted after the closing date and time. Published on the Utah Public Notice Website on November 6.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 7, 2024
NOTICE TO WATER USERS
The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Dec. 4, 2024 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.
GARFIELD COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S)
61-3529 (a52261): Wallace Andrew and Melinda Kay Sommerville, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.45712 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles north of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.
61-3530 (a52262): Wallace Andrew and Melinda Kay Sommerville, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.45712 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles north of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.
61-3531 (a52263): Wallace Andrew and Melinda Kay Sommerville, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.45712 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles north of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.
61-3532 (a52264): Wallace Andrew and Melinda Kay Sommerville, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.45712 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles north of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.
61-3533 (a52265): Wallace Andrew and Melinda Kay Sommerville, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.45712 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles north of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.
61-3534 (a52266): Wallace Andrew and Melinda Kay Sommerville, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.45712 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles north of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.
61-3535 (a52267): Wallace Andrew and Melinda Kay Sommerville, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.45712 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles north of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.
KANE COUNTY EXTENSION(S)
61-2842 (a36804): Kane County Water Conservancy District is/are filing an extension for 0.227 cfs OR 163.93 ac-ft. from groundwater (Long Valley Junction) for MUNICIPAL: In Kane County Water Conservancy District.
WAYNE COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S)
95-5544 (A84450): Walter- John Kelly Revocable Living Trust propose(s) using 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (7 miles south of Grover) for DOMESTIC. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 7 & 14, 2024
Conservation Easements in UT Protect 5,500 Acres of Farm Land
by Alex Gonzalez | Utah News Connection
UTAH - Utah's leaders are taking steps to protect the state's shrinking agricultural land by issuing conservation easements. The move will limit non-agricultural uses on protected lands and ensure they remain dedicated to farming and ranching.
Jeremy Christensen, land conservation program manager for the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, said the easements are necessary so that Utahns in the future can consume locally grown food. Because of the expected population growth in the Beehive State, farm land is being targeted by developers for housing and industrial projects.
Since the 1960s, Christensen said, the state has already lost a quarter of its farm land. He said that figure could likely rise
if more isn't done.
"We are really struggling to produce enough food to feed the number of people that are coming into and are growing in our state," he said, "so a lot of the food that we eat comes from elsewhere."
Christensen said he is confident the answer may lie within conservation easements. The latest round of awards from the LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Fund is set to protect more than 5,500 acres throughout the state and award six privatelyowned farms and ranches a total of about $1.7 million.
Christensen said landowners will receive funds for the developmental rights they're willing to giving up.
Christensen said farmers have welcomed the conservation easements, and
added that there is a "huge demand," especially among multi-generational farming operations that are concerned with their longevity and vitality. But Christensen added that they're aiming to dispel misconceptions, "whether or not the land owner remains the owner of the property at the end of the day, which they do, or whether there is some mechanism by which they could lose control of the property through doing this easement, which they really can't."
Christensen contended the benefits of protecting these private properties extend "far beyond the boundaries of the properties themselves." He added that it is a benefit to not only landowners, but for all in the state who'll be able to consume local food and learn to value open lands.
Wayne Commission: A proposed property tax increase, a proposed zoning change for Spencer May, and Wes Jenson's minor 3-lot subdivision request discussed.
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The planning and zoning committee approved this request, and according to May, all sales are online, and all vehicles will be stored in their shop. Access will be from Jakes Place Road, since some opposition was voiced during the public hearing regarding accessing the shop from a private drive. The commission had questions about
the acreage involved in the rezoning and historical cattle trail access addressed in the conditional use permit. The commission decided to review this request further before making a decision.
The commission approved Wes Jenson's minor 3-lot subdivision request. Three parcels (two 1.5-acre lots and one 2-acre lot) are being divided off his 28acre parcel.
The meeting then moved into a closed dis-
cussion to discuss police investigative techniques, potential litigation, and a hardship request. Upon moving out of the closed session, the commission passed a motion to proceed with the legal action discussed during the closed session and reviewed and approved vouchers.
The Wayne County Commission meets the first and third Monday of every month at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa.
Funding: We understand how essential it is to enhance our wastewater systems to create a cleaner and healthier environment for both current and future generations. This initiative reflects the Permanent Community Impact Board's dedication to strengthening Utah communities.
Funding
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—Jerry Taylor, Permanent Community Impact board member and Garfield County Commissioner to strengthening Utah communities."
environment for both current and future generations," said Jerry Taylor, board member and Garfield County commissioner. "This initiative reflects the Permanent Community Impact Board's dedication
The Permanent Community Impact Board awards grants and low-interest loans to cities, towns, and counties using funds generated from mining and oil and gas extraction on federal land. Projects funded by the CIB help improve infrastructure
and create safer, more livable communities in rural Utah. The Utah Housing and Community Development Division manages the fund, which is part of the Department of Workforce Services. For more information, visit housing.utah.gov.
—Utah Department of Workforce Services
SkyWatcher Leo T
Fading
Comets,
the Gallileo Probe and Porphyrion
by Leonard Thomas
In the west at dusk, fading Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is still around and poses high in the sky for its fans with binoculars and telescopes.
In the west at dusk, fading Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is still around and poses high in the sky for its fans with binoculars and telescopes. Even as we wave farewell for around a hundred thousand years, the position of the receding comet shows near the end of dusk for skywatchers in the mid-latitudes of North America, between Vega and Venus.
There are a whole lot of other gems to gaze upon. After sundown, when its dark, Altair, The Eagle, is the brightest star high in the south west, with an outrigger to the upper right at a slight angle and another at just to the lower left. It is floating in the Milky Way with Delphinus, the Dolphin, and smaller, fainter Sagitta, the Arrow, to its lower left. If you're in the mountains, out on the salt flats, or in Western Nebraska hill country, you're flirting with the Milky Way; binoculars help in the city.
Altair looks so bright because it's one of our near stellar neighbors, just seventeen light-years away. In a line from Altair (again, high in the southwest to the right) through Vega, if you continue the line onward by half as far, you are at the Lozenge, which is the pointy-nosed head of Draco, the Dragon—his nose points back to Vega.
On Oct. 29, 1991, the amazing Gallileo probe reached Jupiter and studied the gas giant and its moons and visited the Gaspra asteroid.
The Gallileo probe had been traveling into the edge of the asteroid belt and came to Gaspra somewhat serendipitously—the asteroid is twelve miles by seven. The Probe took photos and kicked in its Infrared Mapping instrument and mapped its chemical compostion and geography, while traveling five miles per second at a distance of nine hundred and ninety miles from this asteroid. This was the first visit of a space ship to a asteroid; way to go, NASA and JPL.
The probe was named after Galileo di Vincenzo Bonaiuti de' Galilei (15 February 1564 - 8 January 1642), commonly referred to as Galileo Galilei or simply as Galileo. Galileo was an Italian astronomer, physicist and engineer, sometimes described as a polymath. He was born in the city of Pisa, then part of the Duchy of Florence and present-day Italy. Galileo has been called the father of observational astronomy, modern-era classical physics, the scientific method, and modern science.
In a previous podcast episode, I talked about
Porphyrion, which is a prominent figure in Greek mythology, known as the king of the giants. He played a crucial role in a fierce war between giants and gods. Porphyrion was the most powerful of the giants and led the giant army into battle against the Olympians. He was struck down by Herakles (also known as Hercules in Roman and modern times) and Zeus when, under a evil spell from Zeus, he tried to violate the goddess Hera on the battlefield. Zeus struck Porphyrion with his thunderbolt, and Herakles killed him with an arrow. In another version— according to Pindar, who calls him "king of the Giants"—he was slain by an arrow from the bow of Apollo. Aristophanes' comedy The Birds contains two brief mentions of Porphyrion. Keep reading, look up, look around, and get lost in space.
Leonard Thomas has a Bachelor of Science degree in Comprehensive Broadcasting and worked as a park ranger as a star guide at Capitol Reef National Park. He is a resident of Torrey, Utah, and is the creator of the podcast SkyWatcher Leo T, which is available to listen to on Spotify.
@ SkyWatcherLeoT
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PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER
HOT LUNCH PROGRAM 87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140
Suggested donation $4.00 60 & older, $10.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot. Meals include milk & bread.
Tues. Nov. 12th Wed. Nov. 13th Thurs. Nov. 14th
Swedish Meatballs w/ Noodles, Veggies, Jell-O Salad, Pineapple, Cookie Cheese Enchiladas, Rice & Beans, Corn, Salad Bar, Peaches, Cinnamon Rolls Chicken Broccoli Casserole w/ Stuffing, Green Beans, Salad Bar, Applesauce, Cobbler
Bryce Valley Senior Lunches at the BRYCE VALLEY Senior Center
TUES Nov. 12th Potato & Ham Soup, Salad Bar, Peaches, Pudding
WED Nov. 13th Fried Chicken, Potatoes & Gravy, California Blend Vegetables, Salad Bar, Mixed Fruit, Cookie
THURS Nov. 14th Fish & Chips, Mixed Vegetables, Salad Bar, Mandarin Oranges, Cookie
Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666
All meals are served with milk & bread. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors and $10 for those under 60 years of age.
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 Position Announcements
Loa Town
Full-Time Maintenance Person Needed: Application Deadline, Nov. 14, 2024
Loa Town is looking to hire a full time maintenance person to care for the town. Individual must be self-motivated and willing to do several different jobs. Individual must become a certified water operator. Job pay is dependent upon experience. Job includes full benefits: health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) plans. The deadline to turn in an application for this job is November 14, 2024 by 5 p.m.
You may pick up an application at the Loa Town Office at 80 W. Center or contact Michelle Brian or Jeanette Taylor at 435-836-2160 for more information.
MEETINGS
Escalante AA Meeting Winter schedule: Tues. & Fri. at 6pm Call 435-676-3653 All meetings are closed discussion
TROPIC AA MEETING Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion.
CROSSWORD SOLUTION
Answers for this week
SERVICES
When in Need, There are Resources in Wayne & Garfield Cos.
For Victims of Domestic Violence, Rape, and Sexual Assault
Canyon Creek Services Emergency Safehouse 435-865-7443 Mobile Team 435-233-5732
New Horizons Crisis Center 145 East 100 North, Richfield Office Hours
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Shelter is open 24 hrs, 7 days a week Phone Number 435-896-9294
Counseling Services Central Utah Counseling Richfield Office 255 S Main Street, Richfield Office Hours 435-896-8236 24 Hour Emergency Service 877-469-2822
Southwest Behavioral Health Center 601 E Center Street, Panguitch 435-676-8176 24 Hour Emergency Service 800-574-6763 Wayne Community Health Center 128 South 300 West Bicknell, 84715 435-425-3744 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988
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
Panguitch Elementary School Secretary
Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers
Para-Professionals/Aides at All Schools
Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers
SALARY: Please see 2024-2025 Garfield County School Districts Classified, District Office, and Certified Salary Schedules on the district website.
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.
Announcement of Position Paraprofessional Wayne School District is accepting applications for the following position: Paraprofessional
School - Wayne School District is accepting applications for a paraprofessional to work with our Special Education Department Applicants will be required to work closely under teacher supervision with individual students or small groups of students. You will be performing a variety of tasks relating to the physical and instructional needs of students in a classroom setting, assisting with the implementation of instructional programs, including self-help and behavior management, as well as, instruction, and provide assistance to teachers in various capacities as assigned. Candidates must have the following skills: good communication, conflict resolution, professionalism, and help to establish an educational climate that facilitates student success and academic achievement. Interested individuals may fill out a written application at Wayne School District Office, or found on our website at www.waynesd.org. Applications for any positions may be submitted in person or electronically to Jennifer.batty@waynesd.org.
CLOSING DATE: November 18 Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications.
APARTMENT
Apartment: (about 700 square feet apartment - 30 West Center Street, Panguitch, UT 84759) full kitchen, full bathroom, 1 bed room). Available from JANUARY 01, 2025. Rent - $1000 / month rent, one month deposit and good credit required. It is best for professional office. Utilities (water, electricity, sewer, etc.) not included Contact HARSHAD P. DESAI or TARLA (call / text on 801-879-0669 or call 435-676-8844 or stop by at MARIANNA INN in Panguitch).
COMMERCIAL LEASE
Commercial Lease: (former Tandoori Taqueria, Bistro, etc.)—on 5 North Main Street, Panguitch, UT 84759 (about 1500 square feet with about 30 seatings )—available from JANUARY 01, 2025 Rent $2000 / month, one month deposit and good credit required, minimum 1 year lease required. The best location for a restaurant, etc. Excellent opportunity for diverse foods like Italian, Mexican, Chinese food, etc. Contact HARSHAD P. DESAI or TARLA (call / text on 801-879-0669 or call 435-676-8844 or stop by at MARIANNA INN in Panguitch).
