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CUPHD Holds Winter Clothing Drive & Resource Fair, Looks to Fill Need in Millard Co. SIX COUNTY AREA Until November 15, 2022, Central Utah Public Health Department (CUPHD) will be holding a Winter Clothing Drive—with donation boxes available at all Health Department locations in Juab, Millard, Wayne, Piute, Sevier, and Sanpete counties.

All CUPHD offices worked together to organize the clothing drive because of what they see as a pressing need within the community due to a recent increase in the amount of Peruvian immigrants to Millard County, in particular.

“The main reason we want to do [the clothing drive] is we felt like it would be a good resource to take over to Millard County because they’ve had a pretty big influx of Peruvian immigrants, and where they come from a warmer climate, they are likely not prepared for winter weather,” said Angie Knaphus, HR Manager, Administrative Support and Clothing Drive/Fair Cont'd on page 9

Lady Moquis Place 8th at 1A State Volleyball Tournament at Snow College

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The Escalante High School Lady Moquis placed 8th at the 1A State Volleyball Tournament at Snow College in Richfield, Utah, which took place October 28-29, 2022. The Lady Moquis team is Sierra Cook (1), Briannon Woolsey (2), Mazee Dunton (6), Ellie Nelson (10), Ryen Treanor (11), McCall Dunton (12), Keara Sandafer (15) and Coaches Sabrina Hughes and Mackenzie Lyman.

ESCALANTE - Twentytwo Utah high school volleyball teams headed to the 1A State Volleyball Tournament from October 28-29, 2022, at Snow College in Richfield, Utah.

During the two day tour-

Troy Henrie of Panguitch Hired at Utah Farm Bureau as Southern Regional Manager

Courtesy Utah Farm Bureau

The Utah Farm Bureau has named Troy Henrie of Panguitch, Utah, to fill the critical role of Southern Regional manager.

PANGUITCH - The Utah Farm Bureau has named Troy Henrie of Panguitch, Utah, to fill the critical role of Southern Regional manager.

Henrie has been serving on the Garfield County Farm Bureau board of directors, while working as a loan officer for USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) and working on the Henrie family cattle ranch in Garfield County with his dad and brothers.

Having been involved with the Utah Farm Bureau, as well as his time as an ag lender in southern Utah, Henrie knows the "ins" and "outs" of the many issues impact-

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ing agriculture in this area of the state—including the many public land challenges.

“I am really excited for this opportunity with the Utah Farm Bureau,” Henrie said.

“I've had a front row seat to the many challenges Utah's farmers and ranchers face.

Having been a Farm Bureau board member for many years, I know of the organization’s ability to work on behalf of Utah’s farmers and ranchers to set them up in the best possible way to succeed.”

Henrie grew up in Garfield County raising Hereford cattle with his dad and brothers on his family’s cattle ranch.

“Troy brings more than 20 years of professional experience to our organization.

He is deeply connected to the people, our industry, and the land in the southern part of our state. We are excited for his common-sense approach to help solve industry challenges,” said Spencer Gibbons, Chief Executive Officer for the Utah Farm Bureau.

Henrie studied agriculture at Southern Utah University. He and his wife, Jodi, currently live in Panguitch, and have four children and two grandchildren. Troy can be reached at troy.henrie@fbfs. com and 435-231-1074.

—Utah Farm Bureau

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

nament, the Escalante High School Varsity Lady Moquis— Sierra Cook (1), Briannon Woolsey (2), Mazee Dunton (6), Ellie Nelson (10), Ryen Treanor (11), McCall Dunton (12), Keara Sandafer (15) and Coaches

Sabrina Hughes and Mackenzie Lyman—played four games, winning against Monument Valley and Bryce Valley and losing to Monticello and ultimately to Valley High School.

Escalante placed 8th, with

**Weather is subject to Change

BICKNELL/HANKSVILLE - Winter months can bring challenges. For some, it’s seasonal layoffs due to the end of the tourism season, or much higher utility bills in the colder months. Then there are the holidays—wishes for a nice family Thanksgiving and Christmas that can stretch the pocketbook. Or medical bills that are straining the bank account.

Whatever the reason or size of the need, local food banks can fill a void to ensure that no one goes hungry.

And the Wayne County Food Bank is ready. Mike Riddle, coordinator of food bank locations in both Bicknell and Hanksville, has been busy over the past eight months or so, building out facilities and supplies to make sure the local food pantry is prepared for anyone who needs it.

“I thought I could apply my business management skills to expand it, and given the economy, be prepared to handle more people. And that is the case,” said Riddle, noting that the number of regular Wayne Food Bank Cont'd on page 3

Witches Fest: It’s a Wrap!

Boulder Town PC to Host Attainable Housing Presentation on Nov. 17

by Tessa Barkan BOULDER - The Boulder Town Planning Commission will be hosting an Attainable Housing Presentation on November 17 starting at 6pm at the Boulder Community Center.

Communities throughout the country are experiencing a rapidly growing problem, in which the availability of economically accessible housing for local families and seasonal workers is shrinking—and Boulder is no exception.

“The Cluster Development Ordinance is not helpful as it is right now,” said Planning Commissioner Tina Karlsson, “and King Estates used to be seen as the place for housing, but lots aren’t available anymore and those Attainable Housing Cont'd on page 6

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The Capitol Reefers, Lyndsey Shelar's String Students, played (above) and children enjoyed donuts on a string (right) at the 2022 Witches Bike Ride and Harvest Festival in Bicknell on Oct. 29, 2022.

BICKNELL – The things that witches will do! At the Witches Harvest Festival on Oct. 29, 2022, Bicknell’s local enchantresses charmed citizens of the village in games and music and food! They enticed children to eat donuts on

strings! They stuffed people with Sloppy Joe’s! They gave people witches tattoos! There were lots of witches prizes!

One witch said that the event was an old-fashioned feeling of the town getting together.

But that’s a witches opin-

ion. The bands played! The weather was pretty good! And about 150 people were courageous and brave and came to see and be the sights! The witches are looking forward to next year.

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UPCOMING EVENTS...

2022 Panguitch Holiday Market

Nov. 11 & 12

Panguitch County Fair Building 775 North Main

THURS. NOV. 10 - WED. NOV. 16

Partly cloudy, with slight chances of precip every day. Highs in the 30s to low 40s; lows in the single digits and teens. Winds remain steady from 8 to 11 mph.

Panguitch placing 2nd against Rich, Wayne placing 5th, and Bryce Valley placing 17th.

Congratulations to the Lady Moquis and to all the players and coaches.

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Wayne Co. Food Bank is Ready to Help

Never was so much owed by so many to so few.

—Winston Churchill

Wayne County Annual Holiday Craft Boutique

Dec. 2 & 3, 2022

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Boulder Town Council November 2022 BOULDER - The November 2022 Boulder Town Council (TC) meeting began with a public hearing for the Fire Protection Ordinance, which lists requirements for fire safety in new subdivisions. As written, the ordinance would require that all new subdivision lots be within 500 feet of a hydrant, however, this may be waived for subdivisions that create only one new lot, and that distance may be increased with approval from the fire authority for issues such as sensitive lands. A first commenter, who was also a member of the Planning Commission (PC), stated that the State Fire Marshal approved the ordinance as written. Two commenters voiced support, including a member of the Fire Department who stated that, in Boulder, there is not a correlation between the distance of a fire hydrant from a house and the impact of a fire.

Discussion between TC members ensued. The Town Attorney, Mark McIff, reviewed the document and suggested a few small changes including that the terms “Fire Authority” and “feasible” be defined.

A TC member stated that the Fire Authority does not get to decide where a hydrant goes and that this is the jurisdiction of an engineer.

This was discussed both for the section that states the Fire Authority can allow for an increased distance from the hydrant when there are sensitive lands or other restrictions on the property, and in a later section that states that the Fire Authority could approve alternate routing for the water supply of fire hydrants. A few members of the PC and TC stated that the Fire Authority would only be the first step of approval, as ultimately an engineer would have to approve the hydrant location anyway. A PC member stated that, in towns in general, there is a local person who makes site-specific interpretations. Jones and DeMille could be made the Fire Authority if the Town chose to do that, however, in general, engineers ask a local Fire Authority for their interpretation of a local ordinance. Stating in the ordinance that only an engineer can make these decisions, and not a local Fire Authority, would mean that someone outside of the town and being paid by the subdivider would have the ability to make these decisions. A PC member stated that under current ordinances, the Town can already require a review of all application documents by an engineer chosen by the town.

A TC member reiterated a number of times that only an engineer can make decisions about hydrant locations, and a local Fire Authority cannot.

Upon voting, the two sections that gave the Fire Authority the ability to make decisions about hydrant locations were removed. The ordinance then passed with those changes.

Next on the agenda was the Fogel/Fuller Subdivision.

The TC had received information that they wanted to look into, and they tabled the discussion and voting until

by Tessa Barkan next month. with the Post Office. More will which should be presented The 200 North Road con- be looked into and discussed to the county as an issue and, versation then continued. In a next month. hopefully, fixed. More conprevious meeting, it was asked Open positions on the PC versations should occur with who would be responsible if and Board of Adjustments will those who could be interested something happened on the be advertised. in being an EMT, and what inroad. The Town stated that Department reports fol- centives they would want. A the road is wide enough for lowed. first step could be creating a anyone to get up and down it, Arts Council: The next workgroup that would include including the ambulance. Af- gallery will be a community interested community memter consulting with the Town exhibit featuring classic fam- bers, TC members, firefightAttorney, if someone is not ily holiday photos. They are ers and the current EMT. They paying attention then they are looking for submissions. could come up with a proposal responsible, and the business The Holiday Market will to give to the Town Council owners are also responsible be Saturday, December 3. based on needs and interests for making sure people pull Planning Commission: in town. Grants could be availin far enough. One party in- The November PC meeting able. volved spoke, stating that this next Thursday will start at Public comments folmeans the town isn’t follow- 6pm. They will be finalizing lowed. It was stated that the ing their own ordinances, and the Attainable Housing Pre- American Rescue funds that the pots and rocks are litter sentation happening on 11/17. were received by the town that is left on the road. A TC Discussion on subdivisions could be offered as grants to member reiterated that the de- and bylaws will occur. local businesses, as tourism cision has been made, and the School Board: Boulder was slower this year and the party can go to an attorney if resident Jared Brems is run- businesses are the town’s tax they have further issues. The ning this year. Cheryl Cox is base. Grants were offered to other party involved stated ending her term after 12 years. businesses a few years ago that the road has never been Landfill: There is no with funds from CARES monblocked, and they do the best more room in the pit. A new ey. Another commenter stated they can to get thor customers one will be dug. that other towns have fundto pull up as much as possible.

EMS: Being an EMT is raisers for supporting EMTs They stated that the rocks and a huge commitment, and it and firefighters and doing this pots are not litter, and there is was suggested that if the town could take some of the finanno ordinance that says they wants more people to do it, cial pressure away from the can’t use the side of the road they should consider paying town. for parking. A TC member those who go on calls. EMTs Business for December recommended that an attorney are getting paid now through will include making resolumediate further discussion on the county with a flat fee no tions about the Park Committhis matter, outside of town matter how many hours the tee and the Town Walkway, meetings, as the issue still has call takes. It was stated that a discussion on the Post Office, not been resolved after being few firefighters are approved and the Fogel/Fuller Subdivibrought up many times. The with the county insurance to sion.

Town Attorney will again be drive the ambulance. CurrentThe Boulder Town Counconsulted. ly, EMTs get paid but firefight- cil meets on the first Thursday A presentation on the 300 ers do not, even if a firefighter of each month at 7pm.

E 200 N Road was given. A were to drive the ambulance, member of the public whose property the road goes through spoke about safety concerns coming around the corner.

They want the road to be moved so that it ends in a “T,”

by Barb Walkush rather than the curve it has now where people drive too quickly. The right of way size should also be decreased. A neighbor spoke, agreeing that safety is a concern, and suggesting that a less expensive option that wouldn’t involve moving the road would be to install speed bumps. Speed bumps are being used successfully up the road in front of the school, and signs could be installed warning drivers of the bumps. More information about options will be gathered over the coming months.

Approval was given to seek bids for ten loads of road base. This road base will be kept in town for future emergency road repairs, as it can be difficult to get quickly.

Funds were discussed for Annette Lamb a survey on 450 West. The surThe 2022 Heritage Starfest on September 23 - 24, 2022, vey will find where the road was a huge success with perfect weather, an awesome is supposed to be. A culvert turnout, wonderful speakers imparting great informaand ditch system has to be intion, and spectacular views through many telescopes. stalled to drain water so that the road won’t get washed out.

TORREY - The 2022 Canyon Daley, Kate Zylland, Funds to hire a surveyor were Heritage Starfest on Septem- Jeff Zylland and Capitol Reef approved. ber 23 - 24, 2022, was a huge National Park for bringing all UDOT approval for the success with perfect weather, the wonderful telescopes and Town Park Walkway was an awesome turnout, wonder- binoculars to the event and to received, but they require a ful speakers imparting great the many people who came to resolution to be passed by the information, and spectacular view the wonderful night sky TC. This will be drafted and views through many tele- sights and/or help with the sky looked over by the Town At- scopes. monitoring data collection. A torney before next month’s At the conclusion of the highlight of the event was the meeting, at which time voting Heritage Starfest, the Star Par- new Capitol Reef National can take place. ty and Fall Night Sky Moni- Park telescope that displayed Phone and internet at the toring event for the Interna- the views on a laptop screen, Post Office were discussed. tional Dark Sky Association but the incredible night sky A new router costs $100. It took place with a great group stole the show. was asked whether the router of enthusiastic volunteers A participant said it best: would also provide internet to and participants. Thank you "The event brought the night the fire station, whether this to Margaret and Paul Smith, sky to life for me and my famwill be an additional internet Mickey Wright and Susan ily." bill, and what the contract is O'Connor Wright, Derek and

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Play Ball

In a November 3, 2022, letter to The Insider from one Chip Ward, Ward states that “I was surprised to learn that the county received a rural county grant of $300,000.00 that could be used for economic development and decided to build baseball fields.” Ward also stated that for forty years commissioners have pleaded poverty.

Like other instances that Ward has written about, [I belive that] Ward’s facts are often misconstrued and misrepresented.

As any amateur writer knows, doing good research offers rewards, a fact generally taught on the first night of class in writing 101.

The fact of the so-called misuse of county funds, in this case $300,000.00, was in fact an anonymous gift from an out of state donor interested in assisting a youth baseball organization. Wayne County citizens and avid baseball fans were apprised of the $300,000.00 anonymous gift, and at commission meetings held two years ago, Wayne County citizens offered community sup-

port, some citizens going as far as donating water shares, equipment, and in-kind labor to support the Baseball Field Project.

The Wayne County Attorney was charged with reviewing the contract and concluded that the $300,000.00 was worth putting to good use, in Wayne County.

It is true that the Wayne County Commissioners, in an open to the public meeting, approved (but, yet to be used) a portion of Rural Economic Development grant money for the Baseball Field Project in an honest attempt to attract much needed Economic Development to Wayne County in the way of tournaments, bringing families and sports enthusiasts to Wayne County, spending money renting rooms, buying gas and food, Come on, Ward; dig out your little league baseball mitt and give the kids a break and have a hot dog while you are at it. Play ball.

Adus F. Dorsey II, Wayne County

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How a Lucky Cat Was Reunited with Her Family: A Color Country Animal Welfare Story

by Color Country Animal Welfare her family. Her life sud- heat, cold nights, monsoonal denly changed one day rains and flooding, as well while the family was as managed to avoid raptors, staying at the Sand Creek coyotes, mountain lions and RV Park in Torrey, Utah. other predators by herself for Kitty decided to go for a nearly four months. CCAW walk and got lost. Many staff never lost hope nor gave people helped search for up the search, and our efforts her for two weeks, in- paid off. Kitty was eventually cluding her parents who trapped with the help of some extended their stay in the graciously donated fish scraps area in hopes of recov- from Hunt and Gather and ering her, but there was brought into the facility in late no success before they September, where she quickly had to leave. With heavy stole all our hearts.

Despite having lost nearhearts, her family had to return to their home in ly 8 of her 11 lbs., Kitty was the sweetest, most lovable Arkansas without her.

For the next four girl imaginable. While staff was busy pulling half a desCourtesy Color Country Animal Welfare months, there were ocAfter four months of being lost casional sightings of her, ert's worth of burrs out of her in the Torrey, Utah, area, Kitty and CCAW never gave beautiful long hair, this little the cat was reunited with her up the search. She was purr monster never flinched or family thanks to the hard work spotted, reports came protested. We immediately got of Color Country Animal Wel- in, and we tracked her her a vet check-up, contacted fare and many Torrey business all through town setting her parents, and made sure humane traps in efforts she had the most comfortable, employees and residents. to get her home. She was loving stay with us while her TORREY - Color Coun- seen many times, and we were family made the trek across try Animal Welfare (CCAW) assisted by friends and local the country to be reunited with has had a busy summer re- businesses, including Anna, her. Lots of hugs and joyful uniting lost animals with Leslie and Harry at Sand Creek tears were shed that late night their families and fostering RV; Nancy, her entire family, in October when Kitty’s family cats and dogs. The number of and the staff at Hunt and Gath- was finally made whole again adoptions has almost tripled er; Sherri, Mike and their crew at our facility here in Torrey. this year. Here is an amazing at Chuck Wagon; as well as CCAW will always show the story of a very lucky cat. so many others whose hearts same passion in our efforts to Kitty—yes, that is her went out to the poor little do all we can for the animals name—is a very lucky cat. girl. Somehow, she managed we serve and their loving huFor fifteen years, she had to survive in the wild, which mans here in our little piece of been living a life of comfort is a miracle for a 15-year-old paradise. and enjoying RV trips with house cat. Kitty braved desert

Wayne Food Bank: We hope that cowboy pride doesn't extend especially to children that are going hungry. There’s no need for it, because we can take care of their food needs.—Mike Riddle, coordinator of food bank locations in both Bicknell and Hanksville

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families served by the Wayne County Food Bank has grown from fifteen to twenty-five over the past six months. “We have more senior citizens coming than ever before,” he added.

Riddle serves on the board of directors of Central Utah Food Sharing, a centralized facility in Richfield serving the Five County area that is licensed by the Utah Food Bank. His close engagement with the umbrella organization has been an asset to building local food resources.

“Right now we're in really good shape,” said Riddle.

“We have it set up so we can serve 200 families. Our food pantry is larger than Richfield's, and they handle 1,300 a month.”

Riddle is more concerned about people not reaching out for help when they need it than not having enough resources in the food bank to provide services.

“We fight something that we call ‘cowboy pride,’" he said.

“We hope that cowboy pride doesn't extend especially to children that are going hungry. There’s no need for it, because we can take care of their food needs.”

He says the process is simple, and many who don’t think they qualify, actually do. “In Utah, you can have 180% of the national poverty level and still qualify. It's all self-declared anyway, we don't check anybody.”

“It’s a friendly environment,” he added. Volunteers Jolyne and Ross Nickle “warmly welcome our guests every month and keep everything in the food pantry running smoothly,” said Riddle.

The pantry has a group of steadfast volunteers. “They show up like clockwork,” he said.

Courtesy Mike Riddle

Central Utah Food Sharing, a centralized facility in Richfield serving the Five County area, is set up to serve 200 families. The Bicknell Pantry is located at the Wayne Senior Center, and Hanksville's is located at the Town Hall.

Food donations from WalMart and Lin’s Market are among those that help fill the pantry at Central Utah Food Sharing with goods that make their way to Wayne County.

“Maverik, they have a corporate policy now, when things are a day or two old and they are required to rotate them out, so they freeze them, and we pick up close to 300-500 pounds per month of frozen burritos and sandwiches and stuff.”

Staples are in abundance, too: soups, juices, frozen chicken, frozen beef, sausage, cereal, pastas, macaroni, ramen noodles, dried and canned beans, cans of pork.

Seniors can sign up for senior boxes. “The food is all fresh, and rotated on a regular basis,” said Riddle. The pantry is cur-

rently working with Utah State Extension services to bring in recipes that work with pantry ingredients to put together meals.

Bicknell Pantry Services are located at the Wayne Senior Center and are open two days per month: the first Wednesday from 4-7pm, and the third Wednesday from 12:30 to 3pm. Hanksville Pantry Services are at the Hanksville Town Hall. They are open one day per month, the first Sunday at 1pm.

“Anyone in need of services can just come by. They can walk out with food,” said Riddle.

For questions or to make donations to the Wayne County Food Bank, inquiries can be made at 435-896-5225.

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USU Program Reports on the Gender Gap in Utah Higher Education

by Julene Reese, Utah State University Extension UTAH - Not surprisingly, evidence shows that college completion benefits individuals by providing financial and emotional wellbeing, families by providing stability and financial security, and the state by reducing the state-wide gender gap in education and wages. Unfortunately, Utah has one of the highest levels of gender inequality in higher education in the United States, particularly at the graduate level.

A September study from the Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) on understanding the gender gap in Utah higher education reported quantitative results from an online survey. A new report includes the qualitative results from in-depth interviews of 23 Utah women 18 to 45 years old enrolled in undergraduate or graduate school. A research team led by Sojung Lim, associate professor of sociology, collected the online survey and in-depth interview data sets to examine the resources and challenges of women pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.

“The study illustrates that multiple factors affect Utah women in higher education, including family relationships and responsibilities, cultural norms and expectations, and other challenges such as financial needs and mental health,” said Susan Madsen, founding director of the UWLP. “Even while valuing and pursuing higher education, many women struggled to balance multiple roles and gendered expectations.”

Interview results were organized into four categories: educational aspirations and life goals, relationship influences, religious and cultural influences, and challenges in higher education attainment. This format allowed researchers, who partnered with the UWLP, to provide conclusions and recommendations.

Educational aspirations and life goals - Participants described education as a life priority and something they are doing for themselves.

Personal goals, including helping the community and engaging in a job they enjoy, were critical factors in deciding to go to college. Women in graduate programs showed strong attachment to their education, and many used the word “passion” to describe their choice of field and degree. Some graduate program participants described how

their identities are defined by their connection to graduate school.

Relationship influences - Undergraduate students identified parents and grandparents as having the most significant impact on their decision to attend college. For students whose family was college educated, going to college was the logical next step after high school. Many of the students were married (30% of undergraduate and 54% of graduate students) and mentioned their spouses or partners supported their educational pursuits.

Graduate students reported that their professors inspired them to pursue education and supported them in their program even more than family.

Many mentioned professors who helped build their confidence and were key in assisting them in successfully navigating academic life.

Religious and cultural influences - Many Latter-day Saint participants noted that their families (husbands and children) and their faith were important factors in their educational trajectories, but none of the non-Latter-day Saint women reported this. In addition, some Latter-day Saint women, unlike their non-Latter-day Saint counterparts, said they would consider having a child during their program.

Their personal stories, as well as those of their mothers and people they know, illustrated how family values and gendered expectations influence their education. Some Latterday Saint participants spoke about going to college as an opportunity to find a husband.

When confronted with that stereotype, one undergraduate student found it “degrading” but true. But many single Latter-day Saint undergraduate and graduate participants were motivated to finish their degrees and also prioritized getting married. Latter-day Saint students further mentioned that while women they knew had left programs upon getting married or had chosen fam-

gap.

ily formation over education, they saw a different pattern for themselves. Participants identified ways that men and women experience education differently. They also spoke of challenges women face in the institutions of education and the labor market, as well as stereotypes around gender and skill, the motherhood penalty, childcare, and the gender pay

Additional report authors are Claudia Mendez Wright, Presidential Doctoral Research Fellow and Ph.D. candidate in sociology at USU, and Emily S. Darowski, associate director, UWLP. To see the full report, including references, go to www.usu.edu. For further information on UWLP programs and projects, visit utwomen.org.

Challenges - Ultimately, all students valued education and saw it as a tool that would allow them to accomplish personal goals. But most also mentioned challenges during their higher education, including mental health (depression and anxiety), underrepresentation for minorities, balancing work and family responsibilities, and others.

Some women see education and career aspirations as incongruent with family life.

However, raising a family and obtaining a higher education are not exclusive choices. In fact, more than one in five college students have child(ren), according to recent national data. Evidence shows that college completion benefits the individual, family and society. Research findings suggest that Utah women need to be empowered and supported by their families, institutions (e.g., school, employer, church), and the culture to make informed decisions.

“Men have the potential to be allies in the pursuit of education for women, especially in Utah, where many women in college and graduate programs have already formed families,” said Lim. “Additionally, although universities provide numerous programs that promote social support and student well-being, this research highlights the need to provide services for students with families, accessible mental health services, and support from professors and other mentors.”

Madsen said women in the study were more likely to thrive in environments that addressed their academic and personal challenges.

“As we understand more about women’s decisions and broaden awareness about the benefits of higher education, we can foster a supportive environment for women’s education within families and communities, then translate that support into higher graduation rates,” she said.

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Charlotte Snyder Named to Dean's List at Biola University ANTIMONY - Charlotte Snyder was named to Biola University's Dean's List for academic excellence.

Snyder from Antimony, UT, a English major, was one of approximately 1,600 students who were named to the dean's list in spring 2022. Biola students are placed on the dean's list to honor those with a GPA of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits and whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.2.

"Inclusion in Biola University's Dean's List is reserved for students who demonstrate exceptional performance in their academic studies. This honor signifies

hard work, engagement and investment in scholarship," said Tamara Anderson, Associate Provost of Academic Effectiveness and Administration. "These attributes are the building blocks of continued success, not only in the classroom, but in the workplace and in the students' personal lives. We celebrate these students and their achievement, looking forward to their future accomplishments."

Biola University is a nationally ranked Christian university in the heart of Southern California. It was recently recognized as one of America's best colleges, earning a spot in the top tier of the "best na-

tional universities" category of U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges 2023 rankings. Founded in 1908, Biola is committed to the mission of biblically centered education, scholarship and service - equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ. With more than 6,000 students at its Southern California campus and around the world, Biola's nine schools offer more than 150 academic programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. For more information, visit biola.edu or call (562) 777-4061.

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Student-athletes Need to Check Eligibility Requirements

by Tim Ballard UTAH - High school students who plan to play college sports must make sure they’re eligible. Requirements differ for the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics or the National Junior College Athletic Association, according to KHEAA. Athletes at an NCAA Division I or Division II school must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at https:// web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/ to find out if they’re eligible. At that site, they’ll see their high school’s core courses. Only the core courses on the NCAA list can be used to figure their core-course GPA. In addition to their core-

course GPA, they must have certain scores on the ACT or SAT. To make sure the NCAA gets their test scores, they should enter the NCAA code, 9999, when they register for each test.

Home-schooled students must register at the Eligibility Center and meet the same requirements as other studentathletes. Students and parents can also find information under the FAQs at ncaa.org.

NCAA Division III schools don’t give athletic scholarships. Students who want to play sports at a Division III school should contact the school to find out what its policies are.

Students who want to play sports at an NAIA col-

lege or university must register with the NAIA Eligibility Center at https://play.mynaia. org.

A student’s eligibility is based on their high school grades. ACT or SAT scores, class rank and dual credit may also be considered.

Rules may be different for home-schooled students or GED earners.

To play sports at an NJCAA school, students must have a high school diploma or a GED. Home-schooled students must meet different requirements. To learn more, find the link to the NJCAA Handbook under the Membership tab on njcaa.org, then click on the link to the bylaws.

Garfield County School District Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Child Find Notification

In accordance with Part B requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 04 and with the Utah State Board of Education Special Education Rules, Garfield County School District offers free assessments and evaluation for children, aged birth through 21 whose parents, teachers, or others suspect of having an identifiable disability.

Garfield School District is committed to ensuring that those students are identified, located, and evaluated, regardless of the severity of the disability, to identify if the student is in need of special education and related services. This child find requirement and practice also applies to those students enrolled in private schools.

If you suspect that a child who is not currently receiving special education services is in need of an evaluation to determine if that need exists, please contact either Phoebe Wiseman, Garfield School District Special Education Director at 435-676-8821 or the special education teacher at your neighborhood school.

Acta de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Garfield (IDEA 2004) LA BÚSQUEDA DE NIÑOS

De acuerdo con los requisitos de Parte B del Acta de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades de 2004 y con las Reglas de Educación Especial de la Junta de Educación del Estado de Utah, el Distrito Escolar del Condado de Garfield ofrece valoraciones y evaluaciones gratuitas para niños, desde el nacimiento hasta los 21 años cuyos padres, maestros u otras personas sospechen que tengan una discapacidad identificable.

El Distrito Escolar de Garfield está comprometido a garantizar que esos estudiantes sean identificados, ubicados y evaluados, independientemente de la gravedad de la discapacidad, para identificar si el estudiante necesita educación especial y servicios relacionados. Este requisito y práctica de la búsqueda de niños también se aplica a aquellos estudiantes matriculados en escuelas privadas.

Si sospecha que un niño que actualmente no recibe servicios de educación especial y necesita una evaluación para determinar si existe esa necesidad, comuníquese con el maestro de educación especial en la escuela de su vecindario. O comuníquese con Phoebe Wiseman, Directora de Programas Federales y Educación Especial del Distrito Escolar de Garfield al 435676-1313, phoebe.wiseman@garfk12.org .

Antimony Elementary School, 435-624-3221 Boulder Elementary School, 435-335-7322 Bryce Valley Elementary School, 435-679-8619 Escalante Elementary, 435-826-4247 Garfield Online K-6, 435-624-3221 Panguitch Elementary School, 435-676-8847 Bryce Valley High School, 435-679-8835 Escalante High School, 435-826-4205 Panguitch High School, 435-676-8805 Panguitch Middle School, 435-676-8225

November 10, 2022

Wills, Trusts, and More

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Inheriting Retirement Accounts

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by Jeffery J. McKenna

Retirement accounts such as IRAs, Keoghs, 401(k) s and 403(b)s present special estate planning concerns.

Many tax issues must be addressed when planning for the lifetime distribution of retirement accounts to an owner as well as the balances remaining upon an account owner’s death. The IRS has provided many rules and guidelines related to these retirement accounts both during an owner’s life and upon his or her death.

Specifically, proceeds from traditional retirement accounts (generally retirement accounts other than Roth IRAs) are subject to income tax the year they are received.

Therefore, account owners, and those who may inherit accounts, generally want to keep distributions to a minimum to reduce taxes provided there is not an immediate need for the assets.

Many account owners reach retirement and find they do not need the assets in their retirement accounts to supplement their retirement.

For many of these individuals, their desire is to defer the distribution of these proceeds and allow the assets to continue to grow tax deferred.

Based on the current law, an individual can defer taking proceeds out of most retirement accounts only up to age 72 (there is no mandatory

withdrawal for Roth IRAs).

However, at age 72, an individual must begin taking his or her required minimum distributions.

These required minimum distributions are based on the life expectancy of the owner as well as the named beneficiary.

The required minimum distribution rules allow the account owner to combine his or her life expectancy with the named beneficiary’s life expectancy.

Often, if an individual is married, the spouse is the best choice for the beneficiary. If a spouse is named as beneficiary, the spouse can convert the retirement account to his or her own IRA. This allows the spouse to continue to defer distribution of the proceeds based on the spouse’s life expectancy.

However, in situations of very large estates where the spouse would have sufficient assets without the retirement account, the children or grandchildren may be the best beneficiary choice.

Additionally, owners of qualified retirement accounts that desire to leave an inheritance to one or more charitable institutions, should use retirement funds to make the charitable bequest(s). Because these funds would be subject to income taxes if inherited by children or grandchildren, the retirement accounts should be the source of funds used for

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PANGUITCH OFFICE AT 46 NORTH MAIN STREET TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AND AROUND GARFIELD COUNTY. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 20 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW. BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM, he would enjoy hearing from you. charitable giving because the charities will pay NO tax.

These are just a few of the issues related to retirement accounts within an individual’s estate plan. It is very important to review decisions regarding retirement accounts when doing your estate planning.

Somewhat skeptical of his son's newfound determination to become the next Charles Atlas, the father nevertheless followed the teenager over to the weight-lifting department.

"Please, Dad," whined the boy, "I promise I'll use them every day."

"I don't know, Michael.

It's really a big commitment on your part," the father pointed out.

"Please, Dad?" "They're not cheap either."

"I'll use them Dad, I promise. You'll see." Finally won over, the father paid for the equipment and headed for the door. From the corner of the store he heard his son yell, "What! You mean I have to carry them to the car?!"

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Today's Thought

How about a constitutional amendment that declares anything said in a campaign commercial to be under oath?

PUNishment

Two windmills are standing in a wind farm. One asks, “What’s your favorite kind of music?” The other says, “I’m a big metal fan.”

Dogs

Two neighbors were arguing about whose dog was smarter. One woman said, "My Labrador is so smart!

Every morning he waits for our paperboy, and then he brings me the newspaper, and a cup of coffee, too!" The other woman said, "I know.

My Chihuahua told me all about it."

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

Airline Food

My 7 year old daughter and I had just come back from a trip to the east coast.

As we were finally catching a meal after getting out of the airport, she said she wasn’t hungry.

I begged her to eat something and started making airplane noises while saying "Here comes the airplane"!

She looked at me grinning and said "Dad, you know I hate airline food!"

This week's answers on page 10

THEME: Thanksgiving ACROSS 1. Poet Angelou 5. "Eureka!"

8. *Thanksgiving season 12. Bug-eyed 13. "Tiger Beat" centerfold 14. New York's ____ Island 15. Simmering feeling 16. Combustible rock 17. Short for Charlotte 18. *Thanksgiving sauce source 20. Singer Redding 21. Old hat 22. Bar in Ireland 23. *Macy's tradition 26. Gets ready for publication 30. Dr. Cornelius of film, e.g.

31. What's good for the goose is good for the ____ 34. Paul Bunyan stories and such 35. Parallelogram or heptagon 37. Charged particle 38. More cunning 39. Ant construction 40. Fluffy sweater material 42. Cribbage piece 43. Ancient Mesopotamian civilization 45. Maltreat 47. Sea, in Spain 48. Fraternity K 50. Hoodlum 52. *Massasoit's people 56. Do like QA 57. Opposite of written 58. Like watching paint dry 59. Togetherness 60. Move like sludge 61. S squared, e.g.

62. Eliza follower 63. Placeholder surname 64. Like hand-me-

downs DOWN

e.g.

1. Painter Chagall 2. Lab gel 3. Hatha or bikram,

4. "To do" list 5. Be gaga over 6. Squirrel away 7. Comrade in arms 8. *Popular Thanksgiving TV entertainment 9. Nay sayer 10. "____ Fall in Love" song 11. Caustic substance 13. Cold brew (2 words) 14. Intangible storage 19. "The Red ____ of Courage" 22. A pop 23. Turkish bigwig 24. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 25. Brazilian coins 26. Former U.S. Attorney General Janet 27. a.k.a. nutria

28. Elms 29. Military uniform fabric 32. Columbus' vessel 33. *TV's National ____ Show on Thanksgiving 36. *1621 celebration location 38. Planktonic tunicate 40. Lungful 41. Small wave 44. Gangly 46. Popular carriage in royal procession 48. Semi-desert region in South Africa 49. Astonish 50. DNA segment 51. Final notice 52. *"Miracle on 34th Street" star 53. Yours and mine 54. Sheltered, nautically speaking 55. Hefty competitor 56. Give a nickname

Solution on page 10

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O bituaries Lora Dawn Stock

November 10, 2022

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com

CANNONVILLE - Lora Dawn Davis Stock, 76, passed away on October 30, 2022, in Panguitch, Utah. She was born in Panguitch on June 25, 1946, to Clarence LaVerl and Dorothy Smith Davis. Lora Dawn was the second of Verl and Dorothy’s three children. Dawn’s mother Dorothy used to tell her that Dawn was born on the family’s kitchen table due to the hospital not being built yet.

When she was young, her family would frequently go on Sunday drives to Panguitch Lake or have Easter picnics at Red Canyon. Dawn graduated from Panguitch High School in 1964. After high school, she moved to Cedar City, Salt Lake City, and eventually back to Panguitch.

Dawn married the love of her life, Gerald Stock, on December 6, 1976, and the two spent 44 wonderful years together. The two were sealed for all time and eternity in the Cedar City Temple on February 24, 2022. Gerald preceded her in death on February 20, 2021.

Throughout the years, Dawn worked many jobs including the Panguitch Sewing Factory, Kaibab Industries, Bryce Canyon Pines, Bryce Valley Inn, Avon, and most recently as the Cannonville Post Office Postmaster. She was also active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dawn held positions as a Laurels teacher, a visiting teacher, and a compassionate leader in the Relief Society. Most recently, she served as the cleaner of the Cannonville Ward.

Dawn will be remembered as an angel on Earth. She was generous, mild-mannered, and kind-hearted. She left an impression on all who knew her, and she will be deeply missed.

When you think of Dawn, you can’t help but think of her love for butterflies and cats. She and Gerald both had a great love for children. Over the years, the couple opened their home and hearts to many foster children. Dawn was always cooking, baking, and hosting family gatherings. The family cherished the outdoors and loved to attend the deer hunt each year.

Dawn is survived by her daughter, Kathy Ann (John) Julander, Panguitch; her son, Alan Gerald (Kirsten) Stock, Cannonville; brother, Clarence Albert Davis, Cedar City; brothersin-law: Marty Stock and Jeff Stock; her sisters-in-law: Jeannie Davis, Iris Burr, and Nora Wagner; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

In addition to her devoted husband Gerald, she is also preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Dell Roy Davis; her brothers-in-law Arnell Burr and James Wagner; her sister-inlaw, Gail Spencer Stock; and her niece, Toni Stock Anderson.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 12:00 Noon in the Cannonville Ward Chapel, where friends called from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Burial was in the Cannonville Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary. com.

I am writing this at 6:00 p.m., and it is dark outside; did I ever tell you how much I dislike standard time? Oh, where are our congressmen who could have changed it for the whole country. You can expect your power bill to be much larger, with it being dark when you go to work and come home. I think that my body knows when the time change is coming. I start to go to bed later and later and get up the same way. We have had a little bit of snow, but up on the mountain, Brian Head got enough to open up last Friday, which is the earliest time ever.

My birthday has come and gone, and I am still above ground. Elvis is the same age.

I did see him the other day at Joe’s Market, and he is looking very fit. He doesn’t have as much hair as I remember.

If you say something enough times, then people will start believing you.

Last week, the big excitement was the Panguitch High School presentation of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” and, boy, was it fun.

This was the director’s, Abby Garn, first outing, and with a few of her good friends, she did a grand job. She had 33 in the cast, and that always brings out a big crowd. We went to the first showing, and it couldn’t have been better.

All the cast knew their lines, and even the young ones got into the action with their dancing and singing. I don’t know if it is because he is on the wrestling team and caught everyone by surprise, but Ronan Mooney stole the show as Snoopy with his singing and dancing. It was a fun evening, and those that went will agree.

Thank Abby for taking over the drama. Elaine and Cheryl entertained us for many years, and they even got the boys to sing and dance.

This week is another big week. Tomorrow night, Fri-

ESCALANTE - Our dear mother, Sandra Mae Lyman Leibenguth Miller, passed away, October 31, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Escalante after enduring many health issues for the past several years. She was the best wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Sandra was born on April 9, 1947, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Truman Snow Lyman and Leona Cleverley. She was the oldest sister to 3 brothers: Cleo Reed, Truman Kent, and Noel Cleverley. She was raised in Boulder, Utah and attended school in Escalante. After graduating high school, she went on to attend Dixie State College in St. George. She lived with her Aunt Loya and loved every minute of it.

On May 11, 1968, she married the love of her life, Afton J. Leibenguth. Together, they raised two daughters, Paula and Lisa. He preceded her in death on July 19, 1982.

On April 11, 1986, she married Howard Miller. She acquired another daughter from this marriage, Candace. He preceded her in death on August 27, 2020. They purchased the Phillips 66 Station and ran it for years before selling it.

Mom loved to wait tables at Whitey’s Café and her job at South Central Telephone Association. She was the office manager for many years. She medically retired from there. She loved hunting, fishing, gathering wood, and canning the many vegetables that they grew in their garden. She loved helping others and was always there when someone needed her. She continued to offer her assistance even when she couldn’t physically help. Mom was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The position remembered most was her Young Women position. All of the girls loved to ride to the temple with Mom. Sandra is survived by her daughters: Paula (Greg) Shakespear and Lisa Ann Nez; stepdaughter, Candace J (Adu) Asante; 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; brothers: Cleo Reed (Mary), Truman Kent (Sann); sister-in-law, Michelle Lunt.

She is preceded in death by her parents; both of her husbands; her brother, Noel Lyman; sister-in-law, Mary Ann. Funeral services were held on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 12:00 Noon in the Escalante 2nd Ward Chapel, where friends called from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Burial was in the Escalante Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com.

Attainable Housing: There is lots of research to be done, including

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day, will be the annual American Legions Veterans Day Dinner. It will be held at the Panguitch Senior Center and will start at 6:30. All veterans in our area are invited, along with their guests and widows of veterans. This is our 19th dinner, and each one gets better with time. I hope that as many veterans that can will attend the tribute to those that served at the elementary school at 10:00 a.m. This teaches the kids that freedom is earned by the "home of the brave."

Also tomorrow is the annual craft fair, and it will run for two days on the 11th and the 12th. This is a well attended event, so come early for some of the great treasures. Many items make great Christmas gifts, or something that you can’t live without.

Santa will have his candy booth that has the best candy that is made by the wonderful people of our area.

Don’t forget to put on your calendar our annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Panguitch Senior Center on Thanksgiving, the 24th. I have already bought the turkeys, and they haven’t gone up in cost from last year, so there will be plenty of food. Why sit at home by yourself or with your small family when you could have dinner with your Panguitch family. This is our 14th dinner, and it was all fun for us. Dinner will start at 12:30 and go till all are fed, or when I get the turkey cut.

Last week, I wrote about other parts of our country having trouble with the drought, and I mentioned the mighty Mississippi with the lowest water in history. The Army Corps of Engineers are dredging the river to get traffic moving as more than 2,500 stalled barges are waiting to pass down river with their crops, leaving many of them stuck in the mud. They are thinking

that they may have to build a dam across the mouth of the river to keep the salt water from coming up stream.

Congratulations to the Houston Astros who won this year’s World Series Championships. They won in six games, four games to two; in one game, they used four pitchers to throw a no-hitter game. The strong pitching in this series made it kind of boring with so little scoring.

The Jazz are continuing to win and are now six and two.

Many of the top teams are not doing very well. Golden State, the N.J. Nets and the LA Lakers are in last place with only a couple of wins.

I am glad the election is finally over with all of this big money that is spent on ads on TV. Much of it is so ridiculous, but instead of telling the people all that you have done in your time in office, it is about something that their opponent would have done if in office.

Here are my thoughts on these elections. President Clinton inherited 6% unemployment and a stock market stuck at 2,500 and a national debt of 3 trillion. He cut the 2% tax cut that President Bush Senior had for the top 2%ers. Then at the midterms, all of this money came in to elected people that would vote anyway for them. President Clinton got a bill that allowed workers to invest in the stock market with their 501s. Then, the market went to 12,000, and he had a balanced budget and 500 billion surplus when he left office.

President George W. Bush cut the 2% tax cut and started two wars, and when he left office, there was the great recession that left 11% unemployed, a national debt of 11 trillion dollars, two wars and the stock market was down to 6,000.

President Obama inherited all of this. He put in a low

cost health insurance bill. At the midterms, the insurance companies spent 200 million getting the tea party candidates elected. They took Obama healthcare to court 62 times to no avail. By the time he left office, the market was up to 20,000 points, unemployment was down to 4.8% and, with a treaty that was signed by President Bush, had our troops out of Iraq.

Our last president got one bill through, and that was to cut taxes on the 1%ers and corporations. He signed a treaty with the Taliban from Afghanistan to have our troops out of their country by May and was the first president to have more unemployed than employed when he came into office; he left with 6% unemployed.

President Biden made the same mistake. He put a minimum tax of 15% on corporations. In a year and a half, the work market has never been stronger, with 3.5% unemployment, and there still are 7 million jobs looking for workers. October again had 261,000 new jobs, which will lead to more interest rate hikes and more inflation. He got two bills that will benefit the country: an infrastructure bill to repair roads and thousands of bridges, and another bill to help do away with fossil fuels and bring our country into the future. Millions are spent on those who would cut the taxes again. Even our senator, who should have won easily, got 4 million to run his endless TV commercials.

I hope this will stop, but I think that elections will be within another two years.

The moments fly-a minute gone; The minutes fly-an hour is run; The day is fledthe night is here; Thus flies a week, a month, another year is gone.

—Author Unknown Mack O.

what the Town could do and what USDA funding is available. It’s important to talk both with landowners who would be interested in developing in creative ways that could allow for attainable housing, and with those who need land and housing.

—Tina Karlsson, Boulder Town Planning Commissioner Attainable Housing Cont'd from page 1

that are aren’t affordable,” she continued, speaking of ways that housing issues have been addressed in the past, and how new options are needed. The

Planning Commission, with help from Town Planner Lee Nellis, has been considering land use issues, and, with the input of residents throughout the process and advisors familiar with housing, aims to find ways to creatively address

housing needs.

The purpose of the Attainable Housing Presentation is to provide information about possible options for Boulder to consider, including how other towns have addressed similar issues and how these solutions could be applied to Boulder.

The aim is not to advocate a specific proposal but to educate residents on possibilities.

Presenters, each with backgrounds in attainable housing and each knowledgeable on the situation in Boulder, will provide different possibilities and the pros and cons they have seen of solutions.

Sharlene Wilde will present on options through her work as director of NeighborWorks Mountain Country Home Solutions. This non-profit just completed a four-plex in Escalante, and has been supporting “creating homeowners, solving housing needs, and providing counseling to help” for over thirty years. Dave Conine, who worked with Community Rebuilds and the USDA’s Rural Housing program will present options for addressing the lack of hous-

ing. County Commissioner Jerry Taylor will present about what Garfield County has been doing to help with housing needs.

“There is lots of research to be done,” said Planning Commissioner Tina Karlsson, “including what the Town could do and what USDA funding is available.

It’s important to talk both with landowners who would be interested in developing in creative ways that could allow for attainable housing, and with those who need land and housing,” she continued.

The presentation will start with an Open House, in which informational material will be available to review.

Many of these documents will be made available on the website at https://boulder. utah.gov/planning-commission/. The speakers will begin at 7pm. There will be a Zoom option for those unable to attend in person. Question and Answer periods will occur throughout the evening. An audio recording will be available afterwards. All are welcome to attend.

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2022 Panguitch City Halloween Carnival and Fundraiser

LegaL Notices PUBLIC NOTICE BUDGET HEARING PANGUITCH CEMETERY DISTRICT A public hearing on the Panguitch Cemetery District budget for the calander year 2023, will be held November 17, 2022 at 6:00 pm in the Panguitch City council chambers in the city library.

Lorraine Owens, Clerk, Panguitch Cemetery District Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 10 & 17, 2022

Jaynie Connor

Samie Larson, Ellaska Mosdell, Tinzley Fischer, and Jocelyn Fransen (from left to right) dress up for the 2022 Panguitch City Halloween Carnival and Fundraiser on October 31, 2022.

Jaynie Connor

Autumn, Jackson, and Jane Excell show off their costumes (left), and Clint Albrecht dressed as Frankenstein (right) at the 2022 Panguitch City Halloween Carnival and Fundraiser on October 31, 2022.

Jaynie Connor

Tigger passing out candy at the 2022 Panguitch City Halloween Carnival and Fundraiser on October 31, 2022.

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. 7, 2022 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 NEW APPLICATION(S) 97-2504 (A83572): Trevor Oswalt propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (15 miles W of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 10 & 17, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE USDA FOREST SERVICE FISHLAKE NATIONAL FOREST BEAVER AND FREMONT RIVER RANGER DISTRICTS PIUTE AND WAYNE COUNTIES, UTAH CIRCLEVILLE AND TORREY CULINARY WATER SUPPLY IMPROVEMENTS The Fishlake National Forest is proposing the authorization of a special use permit to both Circleville Town and Torrey Town to improve their culinary water systems. The Circleville portion of the project includes redeveloping the existing spring, replacing the existing water transmission line, widening the existing access road, and installing a gate and fence to limit motorized access to the site. The Torrey portion consists of installing a new water tank with associated infrastructure and replacing the existing waterline that services Sleeping Rainbow Subdivision.

The Forest is now accepting comments on the proposal.

A copy of the Small Project Proposal with project maps and details on how to comment are now available on the Fishlake National Forest website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/projects/ fishlake/landmanagement/projects. For questions, or if you need copies sent to you, please contact Maggie Toone, Project Team Leader, at (435) 896-7498.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 10, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE WAYNE COUNTY A post election audit of the Wayne County 2022 General Election will be conducted on November 21, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. at the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa. The canvass of the Wayne County 2022 General Election returns is scheduled for November 21, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

Please contact the Wayne County Clerk's Office at 435836-1300 with any questions.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 10, 2022

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November 10, 2022

Utah to Offer Cash for Replacing Lush Lawns with Desert-Tolerant Landscapes

by Mark Richardson, Utah News Connection

November 14 - November 20

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. tensity is predictable.

But, on occasion, the dust comes in clumps that were recently shed by the comet and that have not yet dispersed, and then there’s a chance for very brief but intense showers.

The problem is that it is quite hard to predict the location and size of the rather small clumps, so we can only make educated guesses about what will happen if and when we meet one.

Every year on the night of November 17, Courtesy Rich Csenge the Leonid Meteors This classic woodcut portrays peak, although they “the night stars fell on Alabama” fall for several nights at the rate of about 100,000 per before and after. Most hour in 1833. years this is a minor An unusual meteor shower with perhaps a dozen shower happens this week, meteors per hour, but every and although we’re not likely 33 years we pass through a to see much, the story is in- large clump; in 2002, we saw up to 3,000 meteors per hour! teresting.

Meteor showers happen There is some thought that we when the earth passes near the might hit some small clumps orbit of a comet that has been this year with a prediction for shedding dust. That dust fol- a brief peak of 200 meteors lows in the orbit of the comet, per hour centered on around 2 and when we plow through it, a.m. on Saturday morning the the dust falls as meteors. Me- 19th. Don’t have your hopes teor showers happen at the very high as the calculations same time each year when we are difficult and hence imprereturn to the same part of our cise, having to take many factors into account. But some orbit.

Generally the dust is dis- people will be monitoring the tributed more-or-less evenly sky all week.

Leonid meteors radiate around the comet’s orbit, so we see the same shower each from the direction of the conyear, and the timing and in- stellation Leo, which rises in

the east after midnight, so the best time to look is in the early morning hours. Good luck.

That said, the next reliably good meteor shower and the best of the year is the Geminids which peak on the morning of December 14.

Turning to the planets, we know precisely where and how bright they are. Jupiter is a third of the way up the southeastern sky at the moment of sunset, and you can see it soon after. It’s half-way up the southern sky around 9 p.m., and it sets two hours after midnight. Wherever it is, it’s the brightest thing in the night sky (other than the moon).

Saturn is 40°—four times the width of your fist held at arm’s length—to the right of Jupiter, and it's brighter than any nearby stars.

Mars glows red in the east where it’s second brightest only to Jupiter. Mars rises an hour after sunset and at our latitude is nearly overhead around 2 a.m. It’s north of Orion, between the horns of Taurus the Bull, in the middle of our winter constellations.

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.

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Officials in Scottsdale, Arizona, say for every square foot of grass removed and replaced with native desert plants, the city saves 57 gallons of water.

UTAH - The state is taking applications for a program to pay up to $1 dollar a square foot of turf to replace waterguzzling grass with droughtresistant landscaping.

Michael Sanchez, Public Information Officer with the state Division of Water Resources said cultivating a lush, green lawn in Utah's bone-dry climate is a major water waster.

"We do live in a semiarid state," Sanchez said. "As you know, Utah has a different landscape than something like Kentucky, where you have things like bluegrass everywhere. It's just matching our landscapes to where we actually live."

According to data from the Division of Water Re-

sources, Utah's system of reservoirs ended the 2022 water year at just 36% capacity.

Officials said while Utah had a better-than-average snow pack this past season, it wasn't enough to keep up with the state's growing demand for water.

The Utah Legislature approved a $5-million dollar expenditure to fund a statewide grass-removal rebate program. Participants will have a year to complete their landscaping project, which includes removing the old turf and replacing it with droughtresistant vegetation approved for their part of the state. Sanchez said swapping out the turf even in small areas can bring considerable savings.

"Just based on a quarter-

acre lot," Sanchez said, "the amount of water used on that lot is about 3,000 gallons with each watering. So just moving to something less water-intensive could be something that could save a lot of water."

The state is starting this fall with a pilot program in Washington County, including residents in St. George, Washington, Santa Clara, and Ivins, but it will be fully implemented next spring.

Similar turf-removal programs have been successful in neighboring states, where cities such as Scottsdale and Las Vegas have swapped millions of square feet of grass for water-efficient landscapes to save billions of gallons of water.

BLM Begins Christmas Tree-cutting Permit Sales SALT LAKE CITY - The Bureau of Land Management has begun offering non-commercial tree permits to cut trees for the holidays, including pinyon pine and juniper trees, in Utah. Each year, thousands of people find their Christmas trees on public lands, where these healthy public lands provide op-

Please check office hours in advance for in-person permits listed by field office at www.blm. gov/utah/tree-permits. If unsure which BLM office to contact or visit, please use BLM Utah’s administrative boundary map https://on.doi.gov/3TDzkVj. Keep safety in mind when participating in this holiday tra-

tions. Stay on designated roads and trails and respect private property boundaries. Let someone know where you plan to go and the approximate time of return.

Remember to carry a cell phone but be aware backcountry areas can have limited-tono cell service. Pack additional

Information for Available Tree Species and Relevant Costs Within Respective BLM Districts West Desert District Salt Lake Field Office (491 N. John Glenn Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84101) Cost: $10 each with a limit of two per household Type: Juniper and Pinyon Pine For more information: Call 801-320-8300 or email utslmail@blm.gov **The Salt Lake Field Office also sells treecutting permits for the Fillmore Field Office and for BLM-managed lands in Elko County, Nevada. Tree permits for Elko County are $4 each with a limit of 10 per household and are available to purchase in person at the Salt Lake Field Office or online.

Fillmore Field Office (95 East 500 North, Fillmore, UT 84631 or Salt Lake Field Office) Cost: $10 each with a limit of three per household Type: Juniper and Pinyon Pine For more information: Call 435-743-3100 or email utfmmail@blm.gov Canyon Country District Moab Field Office (82 East Dogwood Moab, UT 84532) Cost: $10 each with a limit of two per household Type: Pinyon Pine For more information: Call 435-259-2100 Monticello Field Office (365 North Main, Monticello, UT 84535) Cost: $10 each with a limit of two per household Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper For more information: Call 435-587-1500 Color Country District Cedar City Field Office (176 East D.L. Sargent Drive, Cedar City, UT 84721) Cost: $10 each with a limit of two per household Type: Juniper, Pinyon Pine and White Fir For more information: Call 435-835-3000 portunities for recreation as vital resources.

Permits were available for purchase online starting Nov. 7 and in-person during regular business hours, excluding federal holidays, starting Nov. 8. Online permits can be purchased at https://forestproducts.blm.gov.

or email blm_ut_cedar_city@blm.gov Richfield Field Office (150 East 900 North, Richfield, UT 84701 or Henry Mountains Field Station, 380 South 100 West, Hanksville, UT 84734) Cost: $10 each with a limit of two per household Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper For more information: Call 435-896-1500 for Richfield, 435-542-3461 for Henry Mountains Field Station or email utrfmail@blm.gov St. George Field Office (345 East Riverside Drive, St. George, UT 84790) Cost: $10 each with a limit of two per household Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper For more information: Call 435-688-3200 or email utsgmail@blm.gov Green River District Price Field Office (125 South 600 West, Price, UT 84501) Cost: $10 each with a limit of five per household Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper For more information: Call 435-636-3600 or email utprmail@blm.gov Vernal Field Office (170 South 500 East, Vernal, UT 84078) Cost: $10 each with a limit of one permit per household.

Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper For more information: Call 435-781-4400 or email utvnmail@blm.gov Paria River District Paria River District (669 South Highway 89 A, Kanab, UT 84741) Cost: $10 each with a limit of two per household Type: Juniper and Pinyon Pine For more information: Call 435-644-1200 or email BLM_UT_KN_Mail@blm.gov

dition for a safe and enjoyable season! Early cutting is advised, as winter weather conditions in the mountains are unpredictable. Be prepared for slick, snow-packed roads and carry chains. The BLM recommends using a four-wheel drive vehicle or snow machine in many loca-

warm clothing, water and a lunch or snack and wear boots, gloves and a hat to stay dry.

Also, bring a flashlight, shovel, first-aid kit, matches, axe or handsaw, and rope to secure your tree.

—Bureau of Land Management

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See Mule Deer at Upcoming DWR Viewing Event

SALT LAKE CITY November is the perfect time for wildlife watchers and photographers to see mule deer since the deer migrate during breeding season and also move to lower elevations in search of feed.

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting a free wildlife watching event on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 2–7 p.m. at the Nash Wash Wildlife Management Area, located east of Green River in east-central Utah. Deer mating season, also known as the rut, happens in November, and mule deer bucks typically spend their energy focusing on does or fighting other males, making them fun to watch.

Because deer hunting is limited in the Book Cliffs, located just north of Nash Wash, the wildlife management area is one of the best places to see deer, especially bucks. Viewers can watch deer from their vehicles as they drive along the WMA's network of maintained roads. While visitors will likely have a fairly close view of the deer, remember that it can be dangerous to approach wild animals, especially during mating season when the bucks can become very aggressive, so be sure to maintain a safe distance.

"Unlike visiting a zoo, we can't guarantee that deer will be readily visible at the event," DWR Regional Out-

Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Two buck deer sparring, their antlers locked against each other. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting a free wildlife watching event on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 2–7 p.m. at the Nash Wash Wildlife Management Area. reach Manager Aaron Bott said. "But your chances of seeing deer during the rut at the Nash Wash WMA are good.

And if we're lucky, we might also see wild turkeys, chukar partridges and other wildlife."

Wildlife management areas help minimize and mitigate wildlife depredation on private property, and are vital to providing important winter ranges and feeding grounds for many wildlife species, including big game. These lands are purchased and managed using the money generated by fishing and hunting license sales.

While this event is free, it is limited to 35 people and is open to participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

Register on Eventbrite to save your spot.

Participants should bring binoculars or a spotting scope, a camera, water, warm clothes

Clothing Drive/Fair:

We know it’s not just Peruvians that aren’t getting some of the services that they need.

We want everyone there and anybody can use any of the resources to come.

—Angie Knaphus, HR Manager, Administrative Support and Public Information Officer at CUPHD Clothing Drive/Fair Cont'd from page 1

Public Information Officer at CUPHD. Donations of gently used or new coats, hats, gloves, socks, blankets, boots—anything to help kids and adults of all ages to brave school or work during the winter weather—are welcome.

After Nov. 15, donated clothing items will be gathered and taken over to Millard County to the CUPHD “Helping Hands” Resource Fair— one of many that CUPHD will hold in the Six County area—at the Millard County Fair Building in Delta, Utah, on November 19. Lunch will be provided, and from 1 – 3 p.m., CUPHD will be offering preparedness, family planning, and immunization services, and staff will be on hand to sign attendees up for the Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Partner agencies such as the Department of Workforce Services, New Horizons Crisis Center

and Centro de la Familia will also be in attendance, and representatives from the Peruvian Consulate will be available from 12 - 5 p.m.

While the Peruvian immigrants are the focus of “Helping Hands,” Knaphus stressed that she hopes that anyone and everyone will attend.

“The only reason we are doing that extra bump for Peruvian families is just because we have seen that influx and they are a really underserved population right now but everybody is welcome. We know it’s not just Peruvians that aren’t getting some of the services that they need. We want everyone there and anybody can use any of the resources to come,” said Knaphus.

Bring your gently used or new donations to any CUPHD office before November 15, 2022. The “Helping Hands” Resource Fair will take place on November 19, 2022, at the Millard County Fair Building (187 South Manzanita Ave. Delta, Utah) from 12 – 3 p.m.

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and snacks. The Nash Wash WMA is approximately 12 miles down a dirt road, but having four-wheel drive is not necessary to make the trip.

This event is weather dependent, as rain and snow can make the road impassable.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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C l a s s i f i e d ads

November 10, 2022

To place your ad, call 435-826-4400 or email snapshot@live.com

Classified ads start at just $7.50 per week for 25 words or less.

HELP WANTED

Dental Assistant/ Scrub Tech Panguitch Dental

Panguitch Dental is looking for a motivated Dental Assistant/scrub tech to join their team.

This position will be part-time/ full time, working three to four days per week. Must be 18 or older.

The position responsibilities include: • Patient Interaction.

• Taking X-Rays.

• Chair-side assisting.

• Scheduling, Charting, Documenting dental visits on computer.

• Sterilization of dental Instruments.

• Set-up and cleaning operatory and office.

Experienced applicants would have the following isn't needed but preferred: • Dental Assisting Experience • Pedo, Endo, Oral Surgery and General Dentistry Experience.

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

• CPR Certified.

We are willing to train those with no assisting experience.

Wage is negotiable if you have dental experience.

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

75 N 200 E, Panguitch, UT 84759

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

Position Announcements POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org Part-Time Custodian at Boulder Elementary Food Service Worker in Escalante Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers in Escalante Para-Professionals at All Schools Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers SALARY: Please see 2022-2023 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule.

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

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

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

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

Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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

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

ESCALANTE AA MEETING Call for times and locations.

435-676-3653

sudoku Answers for this week

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

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

Please stop by in person to complete an application.

We are located at 2600 E SR 24, Torrey, UT 84775 435-425-3761

Construction Worker Wayne County

South Central Communication has a full-time job opening for a construction worker in the Wayne County area.

We are looking for an experienced team player who is able to operate and maintain heavy equipment as well as a worker who will be responsible for finding utilities, cleaning up driveways and potholes and other construction work.

Must be in good physical condition and be able to lift 100 pounds. Will be working outdoors in all kinds of weather.

Must be willing to stay away from home during the week.

The successful candidate must be customer service oriented.

Great benefit package.

Submit resume to: South Central Communications PO Box 555 Escalante, UT 84726 Attn: HR Or emailHR@socen.com

Paraprofessional Position Open

Wayne School District is accepting applications for a Special Education Paraprofessional at Loa Elementary.

Applicants will be required to work under general supervision and provide assistance to a classroom teacher, performing a variety of tasks relating to the physical and instructional needs of students in a classroom setting; assists in the implementation of instructional programs, including self-help and behavior management, as well as, instruction.

The special education paraprofessional performs related duties as required or assigned.

This position is for 27 hours a week with no benefits.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applications can be found on the District Webpage.

Applications may be sent to tyler.newton@waynesd. org or Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715.

Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and provider and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

SENIOR CENTER MENUS

PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140 Suggested donation $3.00 60 & older, $7.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot.

Meals include milk & bread.

Tues. Nov. 15th

Wed. Nov. 16th

Thurs. Nov. 17th

Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetables, Salad, Fruit, Cake

C h e e s e b u r g e r, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mixed Vegetables, Macaroni Salad, Tropical Fruit, Cookie

Turkey w/ Stuffing, Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Salad Bar, Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin Pie

NOTE: PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND CALL AHEAD. The kitchen staff work diligently to prepare a good dinner, and a head count helps them prepare enough for everyone.

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.

Nov. 15th

Taco Salad w/ Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, Beans, Applesauce,Texas Sheet Cake

Wed. Nov. 16th

Chicken Noodle Soup w/ Carrots & Celery, Mashed Potatoes, Roll/ Pears, Pudding

Thurs.

Nov. 17th

Cheeseburgers w/ Lettuce, Tomatoes, Potato Salad, Cottage Cheese Fruit Salad, Carrot Cup Cake

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