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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Issue # 1540

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WCFD For 10th Annual Christmas Program, Wayne County Interfaith Council Presents is Bringing Santa Claus ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas' on Dec. 17 to Town Nov. 27, 2023

Garfield County Commission

GARFIELD CO. With Commissioner Jerry Taylor absent with an illness, the remaining Garfield County Commission quorum of David Tebbs and Leland Pollock held a relatively short and quiet meeting.

The Commissioners honored Fire Warden Josh Soper for his continually attentive fire work in the county and his state award for service.

Commissioner Tebbs said the County Economic Development board will be meeting during the week.

He said some funding is still available for business applications.

Commissioner Pollock reported on the Joint Jail meeting. Funding has been increased for programming, and the county will be tied to the state rate, enabling automatic adjustments to cost increases.

He also lauded Gov. Garfield Commission Cont'd on B3

Courtesy Beth Bogedahl

The Wayne County Interfaith Council is preparing for the 10th annual Interfaith Christmas program to be held December 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Torrey Ward building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

TORREY - The Wayne County Interfaith Council is preparing for the 10th annual Interfaith Christmas program to be held December 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the

Torrey Ward building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, an event that has become very popular in the county.

2023 marks the 200th

Utah When to Report Water Experts a Wildlife Sighting 'Cautiously or Encounter to the DWR Optimistic'

year of the writing of the famous story ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas

by Clement Clarke Moore.

This favorite story will be told through narration, fa-

vorite hymns, choirs and soloists. The congregation will be invited to join in

by Steve Lutz, Wayne County Fire District Chief WAYNE CO. - The Wayne County Fire District, which usually responds to peoples’ worst days, will have a chance to provide a better one to the children in the western part of the county on December 23. Santa will take a break from his frantic preparations at the North Pole to tour around different towns on a fire engine, starting in Fremont at 8:30 a.m. and then moving on to Loa, Lyman, Bicknell, Teasdale and Torrey fire stations. Santa will be spreading good cheer and, if I know Santa, candy to the good kids along the way. Spending 30 to 45 minutes in each town and ending up in Torrey about 1p.m., Santa’s arrival will be announced with red lights and sirens. It’s likely too late in the season to

Christmas Program

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Campground Reservation and Fee Changes Coming to Bryce Canyon

as 2023/24 Snow Year Approaches

Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

If you do happen to see wildlife in your neighborhood or yard, you should always keep your distance for your own safety and for the safety of the animal.

SALT LAKE CITY - common in cities and other Utah’s growing population urban areas during the winand related urban expan- ter months. As snow falls in sion have increased the the mountains, deer, moose number of wildlife en- and other big game species counters across the state in move to lower elevations recent years. However, not looking for food. Cougars, every encounter or animal which prey mostly on deer, sighting needs to be report- often follow the deer into ed to the Utah Division of the valleys.

Wildlife Resources.

While it may seem like Wildlife encounters cougars and other wildlife during the summer often are migrating into neighoccur when people are borhoods more frequently, hiking or camping in the it is actually a combination mountains or canyons, of a few things: which are natural wildlife Wildlife habitat areas. However, Cont'd on B4 these encounters are also

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

THURS. DEC. 7 - WED. DEC. 13

Partly cloudy for the majority of the week, with minimal chances of precipitation. Highs in the 30s and 40s; lows in the single digits and teens.

Winds variable from 7 to 16 mph.

**Weather is subject to Change

SALT LAKE CITY As Utah approaches the end of fall, water experts are closely monitoring the state’s water conditions, presenting a mixed picture of hope and caution.

Snow Water Equivalent (SWE), a critical metric for assessing water availability, currently stands at 39% below normal for this time of year. With 125 days remaining until the typical peak snowpack, the state is cautiously optimistic about the potential for a good snow year.

Utah’s reservoirs, vital for storing water for various needs, currently stand Water Conditions Cont'd on B5

Courtesy National Park Service

Bryce Canyon National Park has announced changes to its campground reservation system and fee structure. These changes are designed to improve both the visitor planning experience and campground operations.

BRYCE - Planning to camp in Bryce Canyon National Park next year?

The park has announced changes to its campground reservation system and fee structure. These changes are

designed to improve both the visitor planning experience and campground operations.

Campground Reservations In August 2023, the

park proposed to offer visitors a more predictable and standardized planning experience by transitionBryce Campground Cont'd on B5

UPCOMING EVENTS...

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December 9

Boulder Community Center 10 AM - 2:30 PM Friendship is born at the moment when one man says to another, "What! You too? I thought that no one but myself."

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December 7, 2023

Opinion A Bridge Over Troubled Waters for Local Journalism

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Send letters to snapshot@live.com. newspapers have struggled to achieve sustainDoing Better Has Many Perspectives ability. This has led to the I read David Hensel’s as “exaggerated statements tural backbone of our comproliferation of so-called letter to the editor in the or claims not meant to be munities. Their “rights” "news deserts" across the 11/30/2023 issue of The taken literally (Oxford on GSENM grazing allotland—communities bereft Insider entitled "Hopefully, Languages).” Hyperbole ments, which they paid for, of comprehensive local reWe Can Do Better" and was is meant to illicit a strong are conveyed through the porting. compelled to reply with my emotional response, which Taylor Grazing Act of 1934.

But amid these headown letter. Mr. Hensel’s apparently it did, to empha- They are excellent applied winds, local newspapers comments were focused on size a particular point. Fur- scientists and stewards of have shown remarkable an article from The Insider thermore, Commissioner the public land for which resilience. Despite the eco- that Garfield County Com- Pollock was speaking about they are responsible. They nomic challenges, most missioner Pollock was re- environmental activist are a critical component of organizations are optimis- ported to have called “the groups in his alleged hyper- Garfield County’s economtic about the future and are people who oppose his bole, not individual citizens ic development plan. All of committed to serving their views on land management of Garfield County as Mr. our Garfield County Comcommunities through print in the GSENM terrorists, Hensel claimed in his letter. missioners work out in the and digital platforms. And Al-Qaeda.” The Insider Mr. Hensel’s letter itself open with the public and while not all have achieved article Mr. Hensel is refer- was filled with numerous listen to all sides of an issue financial stability, even ring to was published in the examples of hyperbole. He such as this. What they do local newspapers in the 11/02/2023 issue #1535. In mentions the “unshakeable not do is work in the shadmost challenging environ- fact, no where in that article belief of some of the hold- ows or promote an absolute ments are aggressively in- does The Insider reporter, ers of public land leases ideological point of view. novating and continuing Kadi Franson, use the lan- that the nation’s taxpayers In my opinion, that is what to evolve their business guage quoted above from owe them an entitlement,” terrorists do.

I challenge Mr. Hensel models to achieve sustain- Mr. Hensel’s letter. [Edi- or “an elected official painttor's Note: The text that Da- ing a target on the backs of to “do better” by underability. While not all have vid Hensel was referring to some of his constituents.” standing all perspectives on achieved financial stabilappeared in a quoted state- His statements include un- GSENM public land manity, this fortitude reveals ment by Pollock in a photo substantiated claims that agement by actually attendan industry positioned for caption. The text read, "I “private grazing on public ing relevant public meetsuccess given prudent pol- call these special inter- lands is a heavily subsi- ings, listening to people icy support. est groups like SUWA and dized activity,” and “public with different opinions, and That is why Congress Western Watershed, and lands . . . being degraded talking with some of those has developed legisla- Grand Canyon Trust ‘Al- by over grazing or given people to understand facts tion targeted specifically Qaeda’ because they’re like away.” One could assume and reality. The use of hyat converting struggling terrorists….SUWA, they’re all of Mr. Hensel’s hyper- perbole is not a bad thing, newspapers into sustain- the scum of the planet…. bole and unsubstantiated but the use of gaslighting is able businesses. The Com- These terror organizations comments were meant to definitely not a good thing.

Not many of us in Esmunity News and Small like SUWA and all the bad illicit a response of distrust Business Support Act people that this is coming of our county commission- calante read SUWA newswould provide temporary from—they’re running the ers and of our ranchers. The letters as suggested, but Mr. tax credits to inject re- federal government right deliberate and systematic Hensel, you are welcome to sources into local news- now."] Rather, her exact use of such misinforma- look me up in Escalante rooms and incentivize reported statement reads, tion to that extent might be and I would be happy to Pollock interpreted as gaslighting have a discussion with you small business advertising "Commissioner railed against the actions to misrepresent important any time. partnerships. of conservation groups like open dialogue on a subject William A. Weppner, For qualifying newsGrand Canyon Trust and that affects the lives and Ph.D, former GSENM papers, the Act offers Southern Utah Wilderness livelihoods of so many in Advisory Committee credits of up to $25,000 Alliance (SUWA), liken- southern Utah.

Member and Chairman, per journalist in year one, ing them to terrorist orgaOur ranchers are the Escalante phasing down subsequent- nizations.” I was present socio-economic and cully—timely aid to rebuild at this specific community battered newsrooms. Con- meeting on 10/26/2023, currently, thousands in whereas David Hensel apcredits encourage small parently was not. Therebusinesses to advertise fore, I have the advantage in local outlets, seeding of understanding the coma symbiotic growth cycle plete context in which all benefiting community comments were made, including Commissioner partners.

These smart incen- Pollock’s. The railing Kadi tives offer a bridge over Franson referred to in her the stormy seas local pub- article is an example of hyperbole, which is defined

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December 7, 2023

Santa: The Wayne County Fire District, which usually

responds to peoples’ worst days, will have a chance to provide a better one to the children in the western part of the county on December 23.

WCFD Responds to Houseboat Fire at Bullfrog Marina

by Steve Lutz, Wayne County Fire District Chief WAYNE CO. - The Bullfrog Marina / houseboat fire was unique for a Wayne County response.

On the night of October 26th, while Wayne County Fire Chief Steve Lutz and Loa’s new Battalion Chief, Carson Grundy, were conducting an orientation for a record number of new Loa firefighters, pagers and sirens went off all over the county. The Glen Canyon Park Service dispatcher requested all available units respond to a houseboat fire at the Bullfrog covered marina.

A fire on one houseboat had spread to several other boats and the marina itself. Eight engines and twenty-one firefighters set out on a very long run from stations all Wayne County to Lake Powell.

For Loa, that was a 132 mile run.

Some nearby boaters saw the fire and attempted to put it out and to push the flaming houseboat away from the covered marina. A bow line snagged on the end of the slip. An NPS firefighter unsnagged it, and some Aramark (park concessionaire) employees attempted to push it to open water. While they attempted to navigate and while breathing very thick smoke, the wind

shifted.

Unfortunately, the houseboat ran into an outside dock and spread the fire to other boats and to the dock itself. The Park Service Fire Management Officer (FMO), and a skeleton crew of three, quickly attacked with an old and defective fireboat and set several flaming boats adrift to try to save others and the dock. Two were pushed to the shoreline. The fireboat had only one working engine and was not able to maintain a course while pumping water.

They were forced to tie up to the burning dock to gain stability to keep the fireboat from spinning, which was caused by the thrust from the deck gun and no second motor to counteract the thrust.

Hanksville and Loa units were eventually able to extinguish a boat on the near shore, and later arriving Wayne County firefighters—including those from Lyman, Torrey and Teasdale—assisted fighting the fires at the dock. Other boats adrift and afire were controlled with the fireboat. Unfortunately, firefighters from the out-of-service Ticaboo Fire Department responded but were not able to assist due to a lack of training. Ironically, a new

fireboat for Bullfrog was in Page and for some reason had not been released to replace the defective one at Bullfrog. It was delivered after the fire was long out.

Several firefighters and Aramark employees suffered smoke inhalation, and one was airlifted to a hospital with assistance of a Hanksville firefighter.

Chief Lutz gives credit to the Bullfrog FMO, Lucas Reynolds.

“He and his handful of firefighters did an amazing job, with almost no resources. They prevented much more devastation.

A total catastrophe would have occurred if the covered marina with dozens more boats had burned.

Lives likely would have been lost and many millions of dollar loss would have been incurred. In 48 years of firefighting, I’ve never seen anything like that fire. It looked like a war zone when I arrived at about 9:15. Flaming boats were scattered across the bay and at the dock. It’s practically a miracle that no one else was seriously injured,” said Lutz.

The official final tally was ten damaged or destroyed boats and a section of dock; no dollar amount has been released.

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The double tanker fire up towards the Fishlake cutoff road, the huge Bullfrog Marina/houseboat fire, and a sizable blaze at the Torgerson Sawmill waste pile have kept them busy and shown the need for more volunteers.

To organize, train and manage volunteers, the District just hired Chris Whetton—formerly a captain with the Weber Fire District, SWAT team medic and Volunteer Deputy Chief—as Chief and Volunteer Coordinator. The position of Volunteer Coordinator has been hard to

staff, but Whetton brings a wealth of knowledge, skills and emergency service qualifications to the county. He and Wayne County Fire District Chief Steve Lutz hope to recruit new firefighter trainees all over the county, but especially for Teasdale, Lyman and Bicknell stations, which are suffering staffing shortages.

Loa, Torrey and Hanksville have a number of new firefighters who are starting or are in the process of being trained to national standards. Firefighters do not have to live in the town where they respond.

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change gift requests because his elves, who are monitoring internet and mail boxes, and are most likely pretty overwhelmed by then. Kids can meet Santa and the firefighters, who are the real-life heroes who give a lot yearround to protect our communities.

The tour also provides a chance for our firefighters to take a break.

They have responded to several big fires during this last quarter of the year.

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Wills, Trusts, and More

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My Parent Died With a Trust…

Now What Do I Do? Many people are familiar with Trusts. In recent years, a Trust has become a popular Will substitute. Many people have decided to use a Trust as opposed to a Will in doing their Estate Planning.

The primary purpose is to avoid probate and maintain privacy at the time of one’s death.

However, many people, after doing their planning, have the question, “What do I do when someone dies and I am named as a Successor Trustee?”

First, although the Trust avoids probate and makes estate administration easier, it certainly does not avoid all headaches. When someone dies, even if there is a Trust, there is work that must be done.

One of the first things needed in administering a trust estate is a Death Certificate. In fact, for most estate administrations it is advisable to obtain many Death Certificates. You may find it necessary to have an original Death Certificate for each asset owned by the Trust.

Very often, the institution with the record of ownership for the asset wants an original Death Certificate to show that the Successor Trustee is now in authority. The good news is that if the asset is titled in the name of the Trust, nothing more than a Death Certificate should be needed to clear title.

Upon the death of the Trust maker, the Successor Trustee will need to contact all institutions and show the institutions

by Jeffery J. McKenna that they are now the acting Trustee and in control of the assets.

In addition to the above directions, the Successor Trustee must be prepared to do an accounting to all beneficiaries. Additionally, the Trustee will be responsible for paying all bills.

If the Trustee desires to cut off potential creditor’s claims, the Trustee can publish notice to unknown creditors and mail notice to known creditors.

By providing notice to creditors, the Trustee can shorten the creditor’s right to submit a claim from a one year statute of limitations to 90 days.

Eventually, the Trustee will distribute money or assets of the Trust to the beneficiaries. When this time comes, a prudent Trustee should get a receipt and release from each of the beneficiaries. This document acknowledges receipt of the monies and releases the Trustee from any further liability to that particular beneficiary.

As a final matter, there may be tax matters that the Successor Trustee must address. Likely, the Trustee will need to obtain a tax identification number for the Trust. This tax identification number becomes the way to identify the Trust for IRS purposes. Upon the death of the Trust maker, the social security number can no longer be used. The Trustee should be prepared to file an income tax return, if necessary, for the Trust, as well as an estate tax return if the Trust exceeds the

tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!!

Deathbed Confession

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

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

Hopefully, this brief article provides some guidance to Successor Trustees.

Although a Trust can help significantly the estate administration process, as evidenced by this article, it cannot eliminate all work related to the passing of a loved one.

A husband and wife have four boys. The odd part of it is that the older three have red hair, light skin, and are tall, while the youngest son has black hair, dark eyes, and is short.

The father eventually takes ill and is lying on his deathbed when he turns to his wife and says, "Honey, before I die, be completely honest with me. Is our youngest son my child?"

The wife replies, "I swear on everything that's holy that he is your son."

With that, the husband passes away. The wife then mutters, "Thank God he didn't ask about the other three."

by Lynn Griffin

Family Squabble

Two guys are sitting on a bar stool.

One starts to insult the other one. He screams, "I slept with your mother!"

The bar gets quiet as everyone listens to see what the other man will do.

The first again yells, "I SLEPT WITH YOUR MOTHER!" The other man says, "Go home, dad. You’re drunk."

Singing

Alfie was listening to his sister practice her singing.

"Sis," he said, "I wish you'd sing Christmas carols." "Thats nice of you, Alfie," she replied, "but why?"

Alfie replied, "Because then I'd only have to hear your voice once a year!"

PUNishment

i, for one, like roman numerals.

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

Animal Crackers

A mom and a son come home from the grocery store.

The boy immediately empties out a box of animal crackers and the mom asks him why.

The boy says, "You should not eat it if the seal is broken, so I'm looking for the seal."

Shower Thoughts

If James Bond is the most famous spy, wouldn't that also make him the worst spy?

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15. Romp around 20. Key ___ on a movie set, pl.

22. Med school grad 24. Passepartout to Phileas Fogg 25. *Popular traditional holiday entree 26. Home run hero 27. Impostor 29. Prompted 31. "That hurts!"

32. Vegas' main drag

33. Coach-and-four 34. *Number of days in Hanukkah 36. Muscle quality 38. Word processor command 42. *Like Santa's pole 45. Repaired, as in socks 49. Mythical giant bird 51. Unmarried woman, archaic 54. Affirmative interjection 56. What timidest and polyimide have in common 57. Clarified butter 58. Theater seat arrangement 59. Wraths 60. Burn to a crisp 61. "____ your chance..," contraction 62. Make changes 63. Yearnings 64. "Be quiet!"

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December 7, 2023

FYI PanguItch

Christmas Program:

The Wayne County Interfaith Council is preparing for the 10th annual Interfaith Christmas program to be held December 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Torrey Ward building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, an event that has become very popular in the county.

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the celebration. A prelude, beginning at 5:30 p.m., will feature students from Sleeping Rainbow School of Music, directed by Lynsey Shelar. The story will be interwoven with songs featuring the Wayne County Community Choir, directed by Julie White and Wayne Winters, with Becky Pace on the piano.

This choir has increased to more than 50 talented singers, with amazing voices. Other groups include Rough Around the Edges; the Moony Wash Boys; Brooke and Avery Salt, with Scott Smith on guitar; Joseph Shumway, vocal soloist; Anna Syme’s vocal students, with Scott Smith on guitar; Torrey World Kirtan Choir; and a musical duet featuring Lynsey Shelar on violin and Becky Pace on the piano. The story of Santa Clause has given us an example of love and giving, and he is a symbol of our Savior Jesus Christ.

The program will culminate with the story of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Following the program, a reception will be held, where community members can greet each other and enjoy homebaked cookies and punch.

Participants are invited to bring a plate of cookies and to take a plate home to share with family and friends. This event provides a great opportunity to celebrate Christmas as a community.

The Wayne County Interfaith council consists of Saint Anthony of Desert Catholic Mission, Two Arrows Zen Meditation Center, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Entrada Institute, and Community members-atlarge. The 2023 organizing committee includes Mike Riddle, Joy Morris, Dale Jaworski, Julia Sati, Mont Forsyth, Becky Pace (program and music), Beth and Leon Bogedahl (media), and Donita Pace (props).

—Wayne County Interfaith Council

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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com It was a great weekend, with something going on all the time. Santa came to town on Saturday morning, and he had his hands full with 150 little kids eager to talk to old St. Nick.

The weather was nice, and there was quite a line outside of the Panguitch Social Hall. Each kid received a stocking full of goodies, talked to Santa and had some hot chocolate and all of the cookies that they wanted. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in a fire engine with red lights and sirens blaring. It seemed like everyone had a good time.

We had a call from Tropic from a woman who asked if she could bring her kids over to see Santa, and the answer was of course that everyone can come, especially since it may be their only chance to see St. Nick.

The preparation for the Sub for Santa event starts the day after Christmas, when things are on sale, and goes on all year. Pat has been doing this event ever since the saw mill shut down and left a lot of people out of work, which was 30 years ago.

When you start to get old, you find that you don’t need anything. The Sub for Santa program is great fun to be a part of and makes Christmas a time to give instead of receive. It is a wonderful program, knowing that you bring a little joy into families in our area.

Pat and I grew up at the end of the Great Depression, and we know what it means to be poor and always getting secondhand items. In those days,

everyone was in the same boat. However, the toys today are more fun, and there are a huge variety, such as there being 40 different kinds of bikes. If you are in need this Christmas, call Pat for a Sub for Santa list (676-2418). I make it look like Pat does all the work, but there are many of Santa’s helpers working all year long to make this program a success. Without everyone's help, she would be a basket case.

We do have a car show this Saturday. It will be at the Triple C Arena, and it starts at 9:00 a.m. On Friday night, a lighted truck show starts at 7:00 p.m.

You can decorate your truck with lights or even a Christmas tree. A lot of towns around are doing this, and it is a fun event to get involved with.

Here are some facts about Christmas from the Farmer’s Almanac. The decorating of trees has been a traditional symbol of the winter festivals for thousands of years, long before Christianity. Plants and trees that remain green

year-round had special significance for people that lived in cold climates.

Romans decorated evergreen trees with trinkets and topped them with an image of their Sun God at the Festival of Saturnalia.

Christians started using evergreen as a symbol about 400 years ago in Germany as a sign of everlasting life with God. The giving of gifts started in ancient Rome, where they gave each other gifts on the calendars (first day) of January, and the practice spread throughout the Roman Empire. Christians give gifts at Christmastime commemorating the visit of the Magi—or Wise Men—to Jesus.

People used to write their own cards. The first Christmas card design is thought to have been printed in England in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole. Fretting over the vast number of Christmas cards which needed to be made, he asked an artist friend to create a design. This was the first time anyone produced Christmas cards in quantity and

sold them (1000 copies in London). The design was of a family party, beneath which were the words, “A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You.” We will have a new Panguitch City Manager starting December 11th, and it is our own Matt Houston. He has a lot of experience in the business world and will be a great asset to our city. Many thanks to Lori Talbot for the long period that she served for the good of our city. Enjoy retirement Lori. You did a great job!.

It is hard to believe that college football season has ended, with the final game being this Saturday between the Army and Navy. However, there are 35 bowl games to look forward to. The pros have five more games, and then they have games well into January. My favorite sport is the NBA, and it will last into May. One nice thing about the NBA is that they play every night, so you don’t have to wait a week for a game.

Mack O.

Obituaries Adele Iverson Dickinson PANGUITCH - Adele Iverson Dickinson was born on November 17, 1936, to Emma Englestead and Delsworth Clair Iverson in Panguitch, Utah. Later, they divorced, and he married and had two daughters, Christen Iverson and Jackie Iverson Skolrucl.

Emma married Lars (Larry) Frandsen. Larry had two children with his deceased wife Nina Smith. Together, they raised three children: Adele (Iverson), Patsy Ann, and Larry Junior (Frandsen). Emma passed away, and Larry later married Orva Hatch Lynn from Panguitch. Orva had 5 children: Lucille, Jackie, Anna Rae, Jon, and Clifford.

Adele was a very sweet little girl, and everyone loved her very much. She was always fun to be around and loved to sing, dance, and participate in skits and plays. Adele was kind to everyone and always tried to find good things in everybody she met. She learned to love her Savior at a very young age.

Adele graduated from Panguitch High School and earned a scholarship to BYU. She attended the “Y” for one semester, then met and married Joseph Henry Burleson Sr. in November 1955. They had two sons—Joseph Henry Burleson Jr. and Stephen Larry Burleson.

After they divorced, she met Virgil LeRoy Lundy while working at First National Bank in Las Vegas, and they married in June 1962. They had 3 children together —Denise, Patrice, and Aaron Virgil Lundy. Adele and Virgil were later sealed in the St. George, Utah Temple in 1970. Adele served in many callings and was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved serving in the Young Women, Primary, and Relief Society organizations. She was so much fun while serving as a Camp Leader in the Central Stake 23rd ward in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her most favorite and well-known calling was as an early-morning Seminary teacher. She taught for over 10 years! Every single student wanted to be in Sister Lundy's class. She made learning the scriptures so much fun! Adele worked at several schools in the Clark County School District. A few were Thurman White Middle School, Walter Johnson Junior High, and Kenny C. Guinn Middle School. She met many wonderful people and became fast friends with them. Everyone loved Adele!

In 1988, her husband, Virgil, passed away. Adele started attending the Single Adult dances (which she loved!!!) and soon met Robert Lee Dickinson. They dated for a while and married in September 1990. They built a house in Henderson, Nevada, and Adele continued serving in many leadership roles while in the Lake Mead Stake.

In 1998, she retired, and they moved to New Harmony, Utah, and enjoyed the smalltown atmosphere. Adele loved watching all the different kinds of hummingbirds come to drink from the feeders she hung outside her kitchen window. She loved the music of the Phantom of the Opera, and Lee took her to see it two times in Los Angeles, California.

She also loved cruises and going on many various kinds of trips. Sometimes, it was just a drive to a small town she and Lee hadn't been to before. In 2002-2004, Adele and Lee served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They enjoyed their time in Little Rock, Arkansas, and met and ministered to many people. Many wonderful friends were made in Arkansas. Adele did not, however, enjoy the many creepy crawly creatures in her house and worked extra hard to get them out. Many times she would take pictures of “roadkill” that she found while out ministering. She loved sending the pictures to her kids!!!

In 2006, Adele and Lee moved to Provo, Utah, where they have lived for the last 17 years.

Adele would say her most favorite things in this world is her family. She loved every one of them and was always able to cheer them up and give them wise words of advice.

Adele is survived by her husband Lee; her children, Joe (Joy) Burleson, Steve Burleson, Denise Leavitt, Patrice (Randy) Taylor, and Aaron (Carol) Lundy; her grandchildren, Joni (Derek) Jamison, Jana Taylor, Jami Burleson, Amanda (Spencer) Swan, Cody Leavitt, Easten Leavitt, Faith (Walker) White, Stephanie (Anthony) Estrada, Tyler (Shanna) Burleson, Tanner McAllister, Sasha Taylor, Sampson Taylor, Maria Eduarda Padilha, Alicia Lundy, Melanie Lundy, and Isaac Lundy; and great-grandchildren, Lyla and Tess Jamison, Banks and Kennedy Taylor, Kadence and Jade Estrada, Olivia Burleson, Kizer Mecham, and Kobie McAllister.

Funeral services will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, December 9th, 2023, at the Lakeside 6th ward building at 102 N. 2400 W., Provo, Utah 84601. Viewing will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., with services following at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Interment will be held in the Panguitch Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. the same day. A luncheon will be provided to close friends and families at the Panguitch 1st ward building, located at 550 S. 100 W., Panguitch, Utah.

Adele's family would like to thank all those who have shown compassion and have provided service to us during this difficult time.

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Obituaries Karen Worthen Nay

January 7, 1939 - November 17, 2023 PANGUITCH - Karen Nay, 84, of Panguitch, Utah / Fish Haven, Idaho passed away on November 17, 2023, in Logan, Utah.

She was born in Panguitch, Utah to S. LaMar Worthen and Clara Giles, the middle of five children.

She married William J. Nay “Junior” on October 17th, 1953, in Fredonia, Arizona while he was on leave from the Navy. Dad sold his horse for their start often joking he wished he had that horse back. He said he married Mom because she could milk cows by hand faster than he could just so they could go on a date. They were married 56 years.

Karen is survived by two of her five children, William LaMar Nay (David Chase) Fish Haven, Idaho; Bobby Joe (Nanette) Nay, St. George, Utah; as well as two sisters Maureen Skougard, Las Vegas, Nevada and Etta (Steve) Stephans. She has seven grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Terry W. Nay, daughter LaRae Nay, son Martin J. Nay and daughter-in-law Collette Nay, two brothers Scott and Jerry Worthen, brother-in-law Marvin Skougard.

Mom had several careers throughout her life. Her most notable was as a “drill sergeant” raising her four boys and the “darling daughter” on the Utah State University State Experimental Farm north of Panguitch.

From mowing lawns, delivering newspapers, milking cows, and selling eggs, she kept everyone in line. You better make your beds, clean the house, do your chores with military precision or you started all over again. She worked at school lunch for six years while her kids were young, moving on to nursing at the Intermountain Garfield Memorial Hospital for over 33 years and finishing in Laundry and Central Supply. Mom also helped Dad build and manage the family business, Nay’s Custom Cut Meats, where no one could outmatch her wrapping skills.

Stop to visit, and she’d put you to work stamping and loading meat or you were put on cleanup detail. No one just stood around.

Mom enjoyed reading all kinds of books, crocheting and traveling. She loved going to Hawaii and Mexico with LaRae and Kim or her other nieces. She backpacked Italy and Switzerland with LaMar and Dave where she absolutely loved traveling by train even when we got on the wrong one. She and Dad were able to spend their 50th wedding anniversary traveling all over Ireland by car with LaMar and Dave.

Mom lived an independent life allowing Joe and Martin to help when she needed it while living in Panguitch. Later she moved to Fish Haven, Idaho living with LaMar and Dave and finally residing at Legacy House in Logan, Utah where she actively competed in activities always wanting to be on the winning team. She received wonderful care and made many friendships while she was there. We also have to mention the love and care she received from her sister, Etta, Steve and their family during the times she stayed with and was lovingly cared for by them.

Interment will be privately held at the family’s request in the Panguitch Cemetery. Funeral Directors from White Pine Mortuary, Logan, Utah officiating.

Robert (Bob) John & Mary Jane Dalton Crosier ESCALANTE - Robert (Bob) John Crosier and Mary Jane Dalton Crosier began their journey of love and commitment on December 9th 1976, when they were married in Reno, Nevada. The two were inseparable in life and in death with Jane passing away November 11, 2023, due to a stroke, and Bob being broken-hearted, quickly followed on November 16, 2023.

Jane was born in Nyssa, Oregon on August 1, 1951, to Lawrence Edward and Helen Mae Cox Dalton. She was the 5th of 9 children. She spent her childhood in West Jordan, Utah and was a graduate of Bingham High School class of 1969.

Bob was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on June 30, 1937, to Dwight Edward and Dorothy Tipps Crosier. He was the 2nd of 3 children. Bob spent his childhood in Salina, Utah and graduated from North Sevier High School class of 1955. He then pursued a career in the movie business, where he later met the love of his life, Jane.

Bob and Jane moved to Richfield in 1978 and built the Best Western Hotel. In order for them to build the hotel, they moved two houses from their foundation and placed them next to each other about two blocks from their original location. One of those two homes is where they chose to raise their family. After the sale of the Best Western, they built one of the first convenient stores in Richfield, J.R. Munchies, or “Munchies” as the locals would call it. The J stood for Jane and Bob’s eldest son, John. The R stood for Robert and their youngest son, Ryan. Their hard work ethic, kindness, and compassion helped their business grow. The people of Sevier County not only fell in love with the one-of-a-kind burgers they served at J.R. Munchies, but with Bob and Jane as well. Being business owners kept Bob and Jane busy but they always found time to escape to Fish Lake with their two sons, extended family, and good friends. Their travel trailer and boat were permanent fixtures at Fish Lake during the summer months.

Bob had a passion for hunting and fishing. He was always out in his boat trolling Fish Lake trying to catch the biggest Mackinaw he could. He passed this passion for hunting and fishing down to his two sons, as well as his grandson and granddaughters. He was always the first boat on the lake in the morning with his portable heater and a box or two of powdered raspberry donuts.

After a morning of fishing, he would come back to the trailer to be greeted by homemade biscuits and gravy, a family favorite. He spent many hours with his boys hunting deer and elk in the mountains around Fish Lake, where unforgettable memories were made. His love and passion for hunting led him to be on the committee that brought Ducks Unlimited Conservation to the Sevier valley.

This was one of his many accomplishments that he was most proud of. He was a Ducks Unlimited supporter for the remainder of his life.

When they weren’t at Fish Lake, they would spend their time taking care of the family business, J.R. Munchies. After 20 years of growing a successful business, Bob and Jane decided they needed to scale back and sold J. R. Munchies.

At that time, Lyle Larsen and his family were frequent customers of the store and fans of the famous “Munchie Burger”. They couldn’t fathom the thought of going without a Munchie Burger again, so they made the bold decision to purchase all of the original equipment, including the burger machine and move the business into Larsen’s Ace Hardware where Bob would manage the whole operation. Bob and Jane worked side by side serving their iconic burgers as well as an expanded menu and hard ice cream. The whole Larsen family and Bob became very close friends as well as colleagues. Munchies is still located in Larsen’s Ace Hardware to this day, and is still selling the iconic Munchie Burger. After many years of a successful business operation, at the age of 81, Bob decided it was time to retire. His legacy still lives on thanks to the Larsen Ace hardware family.

Throughout Bob and Jane’s lives, they owned and loved many animals. Bob was particularly fond of Springer Spaniels and passed that fondness on to his eldest son, John. Two of the family’s favorite pets were two Springer Spaniels named Duke and Ginger. Bob’s love for animals was so great, that on one particular pheasant hunting trip with his two sons, John’s own Springer Spaniel, Sadie, fell through thin ice while hunting, and Bob had no hesitation to jump into the icy water to save the dog’s life. They both came out cold, but very much alive and well.

Jane had such a deep love for cats that she always welcomed a stray with open arms! Every stray that she took in led a life of luxury under her care; they all got special treats, toys, plenty of food choices, a warm place to sleep and lots of love. As a family, we would all joke that she had a secret neon sign that was only visible to cats, letting them know that her home was a safe haven for them.

For Bob and Jane, their grandchildren were their greatest treasures. Having four granddaughters, and only one grandson, they welcomed any opportunity they had to spend time with each of them. They were so full of love and kindness and treasured each and every one of them. They would often sneak money into each child’s pocket with the words, “don’t tell your parents!”

Family and friends were always welcome at the Crosier home. Jane kept an impeccably clean and organized home, where her green thumb was very much evident. Her house plants were always beautiful and lush, as well as her garden, flower beds, and their beloved raspberry patch. Jane was an amazing cook, but the highlight was always her homemade raspberry jam. It was always known that if you visited Bob and Jane’s home, you would never leave hungry.

After 41 years in their beautiful home, they made the decision to sell and moved to Escalante, Utah in late 2021.

They lived with their son Ryan, his wife Katie, their grandson, Jaxon and his wife, Aunika. They had their own basement apartment that they quickly made into a welcoming and cozy home. They immediately made friends with many of the locals, and Bob was known for his daily convenience store, grocery store and post office runs. People were always happy to see him with a warm smile on his face. It was such a blessing to share their last few years with their youngest son and his family.

Their presence was always a blessing, with smiles and laughs abundant. We as a family are so very grateful that Bob and Jane chose to spend their last years with us. Although they are together, and at peace, they have left a hole in the hearts of all who loved them. Their memory will be cherished, and they will be greatly missed. May we never forget the impact they’ve had on our lives, and so many others.

Bob and Jane are survived by their two sons, John Reed (Denise) Crosier, son of Bob and first wife, Frances Pearson Crosier; and Ryan Paul (Katie) Crosier, son of Bob and Jane; 5 grandchildren: Jenna, Jaymi, Rylee (Drake), Morgan; Jaxon (Aunika), and siblings: Larry Dalton, Frank (Pat) Dalton, DeAnn (Roger) Diamond.

No services will be held at their request.

Springer Turner Funeral Home, Richfield and Salina, Utah

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Schools and Sports Cottam, Young, & Gardner All Score Double Digits in Moqui Win

by Nancy Goude

Nancy Goude

Escalante High School Moqui Rayce Jenkins goes up for two points during a shooting drill at a recent basketball practice.

ESCALANTE - Spirited play by Jaxen Cottam and Korben Young set the pace for Escalante as the Moquis grabbed a 57-17 road win over Beaver Dam on December 1.

Cottam finished with 19 points, and Young had 18.

“Korben and Jaxen were diving on every loose ball and pushing the ball hard down the court,” said Escalante Coach Kevin Griffin.

Griffin is pleased how the team is reaching its goals for each quarter and continuing to improve with each outing.

“We set goals for points scored and points allowed, which we met.

We have been working on our transition offense and defense, which the boys did really well.”

Rayce Jenkins is a solid contributor for the Moquis as point guard, garnering steals and assists each game, while running the offense. “Rayce shut down their point guard on offense,” said Griffin.

Kendal Gardner continued his trend of scoring double digits each game with 12 points.

Gardner has recorded a double-double in each outing with points scored and rebounds and is averaging a double-double each game, which, if he continues the trend, will put him in the record books for the most in state history.

“Gardner was dominant on the post and also facilitated to the guards for inside out open 3-pointers,” said Griffin.

Griffin also noted that Mac Porter made his first start this season for the Moquis after coming back from a torn ACL last year.

Porter scored two for the night and praised Young’s play.

“Korben came out and lead his team as captain. His shot has been struggling the first few games but he was able to connect and also drive the ball well to the hoop to finish,” said Griffin.

Cottam is the team’s second leading scorer, averaging 11.3 points per game, and Young is also

in double-digit scoring average with 10.8 points per game.

Three starting players who all average double digit scoring each outing is fueling the team’s success.

Collectively, Gardner, Cottam and Young are scoring 38.6 points per game to power the Escalante offensive efforts.

The Escalante girls’ coach, Ryan Cottam, said “it was a good trip for all of our teams. Our boys ju-

Escalante - Beaver Dam Boys Basketball Stats Dec. 1 Escalante - 57 - Beaver Dam - 17 Escalante - Jaxen Cottam, 19; Korben Young, 18; Kendal Gardner, 12; Rayce Jenkins, 6; Mac Porter, 2.

Beaver Dam - Daniel Frates, 5; Omar Plorrarte, 5; Juan Santos, 3; Daniel Ceja, 2; Tino Zapata, 2.

nior varsity won, the girls won and our varsity boys won. The boys played and ran the floor well. They held Beaver Dam to just

three points in two different quarters.”

Escalante improved to 2-2 overall with the win over Beaver Dam.

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by Mack Oetting There were some really big events over the last week, and none were bigger than the PHS annual Wrestling Tournament held here on Friday and Saturday.

This time, the 4A and 5A schools were also invited, and it created some big problems with parking and time between matches. I heard as many as 600 wrestlers were here. The Cats took 2nd place, which, with so many teams here, was great. We had a lot of 2nd and 3rd places, and a Marshall took first place in his weight class. The tough guys get little rest for the

rest of the year. On the 6th, they are at Richfield, and they wrestle a dual meet at Parowan on the 7th. On the 8th and 9th, they are at the Desert Hills Tournament, and on the 14th, they are at Enterprise. On the 15th and 16th, they are at the Manti tournament, and on the 19th, they are at Milford.

It wears me out just writing about all of their matches.

Good luck!

The boys basketball team had some exciting games against a couple of bigger schools, starting with the Kanab Cowboys. PHS triumphed over

Kanab, 60 to 55, as they held off the Cowboys' big rally in the fourth quarter.

The Cats had a really big third quarter, out scoring Kanab 24 to 7 and taking a 50 to 33 lead. Justin Osborn was high scorer for the Cats with 21 points, and Cache Eyre finished with 17. This puts their record at 3 and 0.

3A Emery earned a hard fought battle against the Cats, winning 61 to 53.

The Cats had a good 1st PHS Sports Cont'd on B2

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Schools and Sports Escalante Girls Basketball Roster Lean Resulting in Gritty Play

by Nancy Goude

Nancy Goude

Escalante High School's Sonata Griffin runs the offense, while McCall Dunton and Taylie Carlisle move through the play during a recent basketball practice session.

Escalante - Beaver Dam Girls Basketball Stats Dec. 1 Escalante - 51 - Beaver Dam - 28 Escalante - Sonata Griffin, 14; Mazee Dunton, 9; McCall Dunton, 9; Taylie Carlisle, 9; Raylin Roberts, 8; Kira Roberts, 2.

Beaver Dam - Crissy Medina, 12; Brooklyn Bukinski, 6; Emma Gonzales, 4; Evita Rivera, 4; Madison Garcia, 2.

ESCALANTE - Seven returning players and one first time player round out the Escalante girls’ basketball team—coached by PHS Sports Cont'd from B1

Quarter, 20 to 14, but it was all Emery after that. Cache had 16, with four 3-pointers, and Justin Osborn finished with 12. The Cats play another 2A team on the 6th against Enterprise, and there is a 1A preview on the 7th and 8th in Richfield.

On the 12th, El Capitan will be here. On the 16th, Grand County will also be here.

Both teams have a large fan base and will get their money’s worth.

The Lady Cats, who were undefeated, met their match against So. Sevier, 60

Ryan Cottam—this season.

Seniors Mazee Dunton and Raylin Roberts return for their final year, and first-timer Jillian Crystal to 33. Mallory Henrie had 14 points, and Tabi Henrie finished with 13. However, the Cats rebounded against the Parowan Rams with a lop sided affair, winning 60 to 21. Tabi Henrie finished with 17 points. Most of the team got into the score book by making baskets. The ladies started the season with five away games against all 2A teams. They are at Enterprise on the 5th, at Kanab on the 6th, and finally, they have a home game against Duchesne on the 14th.

Christmas Break starts on the 20th, and school starts back up on the 3rd of January.

has joined the team.

Juniors Sonata Griffin, McCall Dunton and Ellie Nelson are all returners who add the next layer of leadership. Sophomores Taylie Carlisle and Kira Roberts also have valuable experience on the court in both basketball and volleyball.

While the team is few in numbers, they have valuable experiences that lend well to the Moquis this season.

Coach Cottam has quite a few years coaching both boys and girls basketball, but returned to coach the girls’ team four years ago and is excited about their prospects.

“What we lack in numbers of players, we make up for with experience and hustle,” said Cottam.

They improved to 2-1 overall with a win at Beaver Dam on December 1, and they hosted Pinnacle on December 6 [Results not available at press time] and are hosting Piute today, December 7, at 6 p.m.

Cottam was impressed by the way the Moquis started out in the game against Beaver Dam. “We

started the first quarter really well and controlled the tempo of the game from there,” said Cottam.

Junior Sonata Griffin had a game-high fourteen points to lead the Moquis, while Mazee Dunton, McCall Dunton and Taylie Carlisle all netted nine points. Senior Raylin Roberts chipped in eight points, and sophomore Kira Roberts rounded out the scoring with two points.

“I think we ran the floor pretty well. We didn’t give up on defense and kept pressuring the ball pretty well. We looked for the open shots and layups and did a good job getting the ball to the hoop,” said Mazee Dunton.

“Sonata had a really good game. Her shooting has been a little bit off, but she really did well for us,” said Cottam. “Raylin also had a good game.”

Mazee Dunton and Carlisle are both averaging scoring in doubledigits—Dunton with 12.3 points per game and Carlisle adding 10.3 to lead the Moquis’ offense in the first three games of the season.

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Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING CANCELLATION ON SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 2023-10-05 LOA TOWN COUNCIL Loa Town Council has cancelled their public hearing on Subdivision Ordinance No. 2023-10-05 on December 13th at 6 p.m. The ordinance needs to go back to the Planning and Zoning for some changes before being resubmitted to the town for a public hearing. If you have any questions, contact Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 7, 2023 REGULAR MEETING DATE CHANGE FOR DECEMBER 2023 LOA TOWN COUNCIL Loa Town Council will meet on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. instead of Thursday, December 14, 2023 due to some conflicts on that date. All public is welcome to attend. If you have any question, contact Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 30 and DECEMBER 7, 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TICABOO UTILITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT On November 29, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the Ticaboo Utility Improvement District reviewed and approved a tentative budget for the fiscal year 2024. On the same date, the Board also scheduled a public hearing regarding the tentative budget to be held on December 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. via electronic meeting, Ticaboo, Utah 84533. The purpose of the public hearing will be to give all interested persons in attendance an opportunity to be heard on the estimates of revenues and expenditures, rate changes, or any item in the tentative budget of any fund. After the public hearing has closed, the Board may adopt the tentative budget as the final budget, subject to amendment or revision. A copy of the proposed budget will be posted online by visiting www.ticaboouid.com/ recent-news and can be examined at the district’s offices by appointment located at Hwy 276 MM 28 next to the Base Camp Store, Ticaboo, Utah 84533 during normal business hours at any time prior to the public hearing.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 7 & 14, 2023 NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Jan. 3, 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 NEW APPLICATION(S) 97-2513 (A84003): JEH LLC propose(s) using 1.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (SE of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 89-51 (a50984): Henrieville Irrigation Company propose(s) using 12.3216 cfs OR 1416.54 ac-ft. from the Henrieville Creek & Underground Water Well (Henrieville) for IRRIGATION. EXTENSION(S) 61-3277 (a35946a): Kim Robin Park is/are filing an extension for 0.9 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles North of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC. 61-2590 (a29136): Daniel Counts and Roberta Counts is/are filing an extension for 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile South of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. WAYNE COUNTY EXTENSION(S) 95-5264 (A78659): Craig Law is/are filing an extension for 0.015 cfs OR 1.256 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile North of Hanksville) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 7 & 14, 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WAYNE COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT #1 Notice is hereby given to the public of Wayne County by the Wayne County Special Service District #1 that a public hearing will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the Wayne County Courthouse to adopt by resolution a general fund budget for 2024.

A copy of the tentative budget for 2024 is on file with the Wayne County Clerk/Auditor and is available for public inspection during regular office hours, Monday through Friday.

Felicia Snow Wayne County Special Service District Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 30 and DECEMBER 7, 2023 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 Monday December 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Wayne County Courthouse 18 S. Main, to adopt by resolution a general fund budget for 2024.

Felicia Snow Wayne County Clerk-Auditor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 30 and DECEMBER 7, 2023

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS KOOSHAREM TOWN SECTION 00 11 13 GRASS VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER Koosharem Town (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Grass Valley Community Center-11444A Bids for the construction of the Project will be received on December 19th at 2:00 PM via quest cdn online bidding network.

The Project includes the following Work: Construction of a 24,000 SF metal building, interior finishing’s, and site improvements.

Obtaining the Bidding Documents Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: https:// www.ensignutah.com/bid-access/ or www.questcdn. com Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Ensign Engineering and Land Surveying 225 North 100 East Richfield, Utah 84701 Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office by paying a deposit of $100 for each set, no part of which will be refunded. Make deposit checks for Bidding Documents payable to Ensign Engineering and Land Surveying.

Pre-bid Conference A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on December 6th at 2:00 PM at the project site located at 45 North Main Street, Koosharem, UT. Bidders are highly encouraged to attend non-mandatory pre-bid conference.

Questions All questions should be directed in writing to Kelly Chappell at kchappell@ensignutah.com or via quest CDN. In interest of a fair bidding process, verbal questions will not be accepted. The last day for questions shall be December 13th at 5:00 PM. Instructions to Bidders.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: Koosharem Town By: Ron Torgerson Title: Mayor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 23 & 30 and DECEMBER 7, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUALIFICATIONS LYMAN TOWN Lyman Town is soliciting statements of qualifications and proposals from qualified applicants for a project involving installing an awning at the Lyman Town Post Office in Lyman Town. This Request for a Statement of Qualification and Proposals (“RFQ”) 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 RFP. Please review the full RFP for details and submittal instruction.

The full RFP can be found attached to the RFP notice online at Utah Public Notice website https://www. utah.gov/ pmn You can also pick up a copy of the full RFP at 115 South Main Street Lyman, UT. Proposals must be received before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023. No proposals will be accepted after the closing date and time.

Published on the Utah Public Notice Website on December 4, 2023 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 7, 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WAYNE COUNTY Please take notice that the Wayne County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following: SUBJECT: Proposal to Adopt a New General Plan DATE: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 TIME: 7:00 PM LOCATION: Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main Street, Loa, UT 84747 The Planning Commission is considering adoption of a General Plan for Wayne County. This initial public hearing is to inform public on the County’s desire to adopt a new General Plan, gather input from the public, and discuss the next steps toward adoption of the new Plan.

For additional information on the proposed new General Plan, please contact Colleen Allen, Wayne County Planning Commission Secretary, by phone at (435) 8361303 or by email at colleen@wayne.utah.gov.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 30 and DECEMBER 7, 2023

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Garfield Commission:

A report on the Joint Jail meeting; approval of support for a resolution protecting the sheep industry; a report on three bridge replacements for Panguitch, Henrieville, and Escalante; and future staffing and funding needs for the Escalante Heritage Center discussed. The Garfield County Commissioners honored Fire Warden Josh Soper for his continually attentive fire work in the county and his state award for service.

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Cox for his proactive attempts to mitigate reduced CIB (Community Impact Board) funding.

The Commissioners approved support for a resolution protecting the sheep industry.

Public Works Director Dave Dodds reported on three bridge replacements for Panguitch, Henrieville, and Escalante. Planning/ Economic Director Kaden Figgins had no news to report.

Finally, Chad Lyman reported that he is no longer an employee of the Escalante Heritage Center but

is now chair of its board.

The board is looking at future staffing and funding needs. The Commission said the county’s $25K contribution for the Center continues to be budgeted.

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/.

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Legal Notices ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. 233600022 IN THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF UTAH, GARFIELD COUNTY In the matter of the Estate of Raymond Stewart Webb (dob, April 28, 1943), Deceased, (dod October 11, 2023).

Laura Shell of P.O. Box 1300, Pinedale, WY 82941 has been appointed Personal Representative of the aboveentitled Estate. All creditors of the estate are hereby notified to: (1) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representative at the address above; (2) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representatives attorney of record, Steven A. Christensen, Christensen Young & Associates, PLLC, 9980 So. 300 West, #200, Sandy, Utah, 84070; (3) file their written claims with the Clerk of the District Court at 55 South Main Street, PO Box 77 Panguitch, Utah 84759, Probate No. 233600022, in Garfield County, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice, or be forever barred.

Dated this 28th day of November 2023, /s/ Laura Shell Personal Representative /s/ Steven A. Christensen Attorney for Personal Representative 9980 So 300 West, #200 Sandy, Utah 84070 801-676-6447 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 7, 14 & 21, 2023 NOTICE TO CREDITORS DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF UTAH, GARFIELD COUNTY 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, Telephone: (435) 676-1104; Facsimile: (435) 676-8239. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEOFFREY CARTER, deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS, Case No. 233600019, Assigned Judge: MANDY LARSEN, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ELIZABETH CARTER was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of GEOFFREY CARTER and creditors of the estate are given notice to present their claims to BARRY L. HUNTINGTON, attorney for the estate, P.O. Box 388, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, within 3 months after the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. DATED this 20th day of November, 2023.

BARRY L. HUNTINGTON Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 23 & 30 and DECEMBER 7 & 14, 2023

Bryce Canyon National Park Saturday, December 16 at 8 a.m.

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Wildlife: Getting too close to a wild animal can cause the animal to feel threatened. If it feels threatened, it will sometimes act aggressively to protect itself. Plus, because it’s harder for some wildlife to find food in the winter, they need to conserve their energy in order to survive. While a one-off encounter may not be fatal, repeatedly disturbing or chasing species such as moose and deer cause them to use up some of the essential fat reserves and energy they need to survive the winter.—Chad Bettridge, DWR Capt.

Wildlife

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• Increased building in the foothill areas and canyons (where wildlife are naturally located).

• An increase in the number of doorbell and security cameras on people’s homes (which capture more wildlife sightings that previously went undetected).

If you do happen to see wildlife in your neighborhood or yard, you should always keep your distance for your own safety and for the safety of the animal.

“Getting too close to a wild animal can cause the animal to feel threatened,” DWR Capt. Chad Bettridge said. “If it feels threatened, it will sometimes act aggressively to protect itself.

Plus, because it’s harder for some wildlife to find food in the winter, they need to conserve their energy in order to survive. While a one-off encounter may not be fatal, repeatedly disturbing or chasing species such as moose and deer cause them to use up some of the essential fat reserves and energy they need to survive the winter.”

Another important way to avoid conflicts and to prevent harming wildlife is to make sure never to feed them. While it is not illegal to feed wildlife—except in cities that have ordinances against it—there are several reasons that it is highly discouraged, including: • Public safety concerns (including drawing those animals to residential neighborhoods and road-

ways) • The spread of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk and moose • Potential harm to the wildlife from introducing foods not in their diets, particularly during winter months “Whenever someone feeds wildlife, those animals will often return to that area in search of food,” Bettridge said. “These areas are often near highways and towns. Concentrating deer and other wildlife near inhabited areas can sometimes result in increased traffic accidents and other human/wildlife conflicts.

Attracting deer to your property through feeding can also attract predators, like cougars that follow deer herds. And while deer and moose are not predators, they are still wild animals and can be aggressive, particularly around dogs.”

Any time you are injured by wildlife, you should receive immediate medical attention if needed, and report the incident to the DWR. Here is a simple breakdown of some other scenarios that should be reported to the DWR: Cougars Cougars can be found throughout Utah, usually in the foothill and canyon areas, but also sometimes down in the valleys—especially during the winter months when they follow food-seeking deer to lower elevations. You should report a cougar sighting if: • It has killed something in a neighborhood or yard.

• It exhibits aggressive behavior.

• It appears several times on your security cameras.

If you capture footage of a cougar on security cameras one time or see one from a distance in foothill areas, you do not need to report it. One-time sightings of cougars are typically when the animal is moving through an area, and it has often left by the time DWR biologists and conservation officers can respond. Learn more about preventing conflicts with cougars on the Wild Aware Utah website.

Bears Black bears are the only species of bear currently found in Utah. Similar to cougars, they can also be found in the foothill areas, canyons and other similar habitats throughout Utah. If bears are in these areas, they should only be reported if they are being aggressive or if they are getting into trash, fruit trees or causing damage.

However, you should report a bear that has wandered into lower-elevation areas and is within city limits or in heavily-populated

areas. Visit the Wild Aware Utah website to learn ways to prevent attracting a bear to your yard.

Bears typically go into hibernation from roughly November to March, so you likely won’t see one during the winter.

Moose Moose are also commonly found in the foothill areas since that is their natural habitat. You should report a moose that has wandered into lower-elevation areas and is within city limits or heavily-populated areas, so the DWR can relocate the animal. If moose aren't relocated, they can stay in an area for a long time and potentially injure someone or damage property. Urban environments, which include fences and vehicles, can be unsafe for moose.

Avoid approaching moose or attempting to “herd” them out of yards or roads.

Moose can be very aggressive, especially around dogs.

Deer You should only report a deer sighting in a neighborhood if the animal is acting aggressively.

Buck deer can often be aggressive during their breeding season, which takes place in November.

If a deer is hit and killed by a vehicle in a neighborhood or is found dead in a yard or park, call your nearest DWR office to report it, so crews can remove the dead animal.

You can also report dead deer on roadways through the Utah Roadkill Reporter app, which helps DWR biologists gather more data about wildlife migrations in Utah.

The DWR also launched the Urban Deer Program in 2014 as a way to give cities the ability to deal with ever-increasing deer/human conflicts in expanding urban areas.

Learn more about the program on the DWR website.

Birds of prey During the winter, Utahns may often see hawks, eagles and other birds of prey on the sides of the road. While it may seem like these animals have been injured, typically, they have gorged themselves on roadkill and are unable to fly for a period.

You only need to report these birds if: • They are in the roadway (and at risk of being hit by a vehicle) • They have been in the same spot for over 12 hours.

• They have an obvious injury.

For more wildliferelated safety tips and information, visit the Wild Aware Utah website.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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Bryce Campground: With these changes

the park sought to balance the peace of mind of advance reservations and the flexibility of shorter reservation windows. And, whether visitors choose to book their campsite six months, two weeks, or two hours in advance, their reservation fee dollars directly support future improvements to these popular campgrounds.

—Jim Ireland, Bryce Canyon National Park Superintendent Bryce Campground Cont'd from A1

ing Sunset Campground to the same six-month online reservation system that is currently in use for North Campground.

In response to public comments requesting a shorter reservation win-

tion window. Sunset Campground will remain closed for the winter from November 1 through April 14.

Campsite Reservation Fee The park also proposed in August to move all campsite reservations to a flat fee of $30 per night. This proposal was based on a re-

The park will implement the flat $30 fee structure for all campsite reservations on December 28, 2023. Senior Pass and Access Pass holders will continue to receive a 50% discount on all campsite reservation fees.

“With these changes the park sought to balance

Fee Activity

Change

Campground Reservations

Sunset Campground peak-season reservations will be available on Recreation.gov up to 14 days in advance. The group site remains available one year in advance.

All developed campsites cost $30 per night. Previously RV sites were $30 and tent sites were $20.

Campsite Reservation Fee

dow, the park will transition Sunset Campground to a 14-day reservation window from May 18 through October 14. Sites will first become available to reserve on May 4, 2024. Any unreserved sites will still be available for visitors to re-

quired comparability study between park and local campground fees. The new fee would also better reflect existing campsite amenities within the park. Public comments were generally in support of this change.

Since 2015, RV sites

the peace of mind of advance reservations and the flexibility of shorter reservation windows,” said Park Superintendent Jim Ireland, “And, whether visitors choose to book their campsite six months, two weeks, or two hours in advance,

Reservation Type

Sunset Campground Dates

First-Come, First-Served

April 15 - May 17

14-Day Reservations

May 18 - October 14

First-Come, First-Served

October 15 - October 31

Closed for Winter

November 1 - April 14

serve same day using Recreation.gov.

Sunset Campground will continue to provide weather-dependent firstcome, first-served camping from April 15 to May 17 and October 15 to October 31. The Group Site will remain on a one-year reserva-

have cost $30 per night while tent sites cost $20 per night. The park determined that the lack of RV hookups leaves no appreciable difference between these site types, and that a flat fee comparable to those of local campgrounds should be established.

Water Conditions:

While we still have a good amount of water in our reservoirs, we must continue to conserve.

The water year is off to a slow start, but it’s still early. From now until April will be pivotal in determining the overall water outlook for the state.—Joel Williams, deputy director of the Division of Water Resources Water Conditions Cont'd from A1

at 77% full statewide. This is around 20% higher than normal reservoir levels for this time of year. This statistic coupled with the 39% below normal SWE, underscores the delicate balance between water supply and water demand.

“While we still have a good amount of water in our reservoirs, we must continue to conserve,” Joel Williams, deputy director of the Division of Water Resources, said. “The water year is off to a slow start, but it’s still early.

From now until April will be pivotal in determining the overall water outlook for the state.”

The division urges residents to continue water conservation efforts despite promising water levels. The unpredictability of weather patterns necessitates a proactive approach

to water stewardship. Now is an excellent time to maximize water efficiency by checking for leaks and upgrading old fixtures with water-efficient ones.

“Last year, we saw record-breaking snow totals,” Williams said. “I hope we have another record snow year, but at the same time it’s crucial that we plan for all possibilities.”

To encourage water conservation among Utahns, the Department of Natural Resources continues to promote initiatives such as the Agricultural Optimization Program for farmers and SlowtheFlow. org for residents. These programs aim to educate and incentivize water-saving practices, ensuring Utahns become more drought resilient and prepare for future conditions.

—Utah Department of Natural Resources | Division of Water Resources

their reservation fee dollars directly support future improvements to these popular campgrounds.”

Additional information about camping at Bryce Canyon National Park can be found at go.nps.gov/BryceCamping or by e-mailing the park at brca_information@nps.gov.

—National Park Service

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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 Remediation Specialist/Librarian at Panguitch High Part-Time Custodian at Bryce Valley High Part-Time Custodian based in Escalante (requires travel to Boulder) Head & Assistant Track Coach at Bryce Valley High Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers in Escalante Route Bus Driver in Boulder Paraprofessionals/Aides at All Schools Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers SALARY: Please see 2023-2024 Garfield County School Districts Classified, District Office, and Certified Salary Schedules on the district website.

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

PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

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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. Dec. 12th

Wed. Dec. 13th

Thurs. Dec. 14th

Fish, Tater Tots, Mixed Vegetables, Coleslaw, Tropical Fruit, Peach Cobbler

Taco Salad w/ Lettuce, Tomatoes, Beans & Cheese, Beets, Pears, Cake

Beef Stew w/ Ve g e t a b l e s , Warm Biscuit, Salad, Peaches, Tres Leches Cake

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.

Dec. 12th

Cheeseburger Soup, Green Salad, Bread, Peaches, Chocolate Chip Cookie

Wed. Dec. 13th

Ham, Funeral Potatoes, Green Beans, Mixed Fruit, Pumpkin Roll

Thurs.

Dec. 14th

Chicken Cordon Bleu w/ Mashed Potatoes, Carrots/Applesauce, Roll, Peach Cobbler

All meals are served with milk or juice. If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00 am. 826-4317. Suggested donation for seniors over 60 is $4.00, and under 60 is $10.00

Bryce Valley Senior Lunches at the BRYCE VALLEY Senior Center TUES Dec. 12th

Chicken Fried Steak, Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans, Coleslaw, Pears / Chocolate Pudding

WED Dec. 13th

Chicken Sandwich, Lettuce, Tomato, Mixed Vegetables, Country Potatoes, Peaches / Cookie

THURS Dec. 14th

Pork Chops, Potatoes and Gravy, Carrots / Salad Bar, Applesauce, Cake

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.

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