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Thursday, January 14, 2021
First Responders, K-12 Teachers and School Staff Can Now Register for COVID-19 Vaccine
SOUTHWEST UTAH First responders (including EMTs, law enforcement, firefighters, etc.) can now get the COVID-19 vaccine, along with any healthcare workers and K-12 teachers and school staff. They can register at swuhealth.org/covid-vaccine to set up an appointment at their nearest clinic. The Southwest Utah Public Health Department (SWUPHD) will continue vaccinating healthcare workers and first responders as K-12 school staff join the eligible priority groups. Vaccinations will be open to the general public in the near future beginning with people over 70 years of age. Priority for those with underlying health conditions and other age groups will also be announced in the near future. Please follow local news sources, our website at swuhealth.org/covid, or social media @swuhealth to get notification of when you‘re eligible to get vaccinated. When your priority or age group is open, you will need to register online at swuhealth.org/ covid for a vaccine appointment time, and will be able to print off a consent form to fill out and bring with you to the Vaccine Update Cont'd on page 2
Issue # 1392
Record Breaking Participant Turnout at this Year's Panguitch Lake Fishing Derby
Appointees Chosen for Two Open Board of Adjustment Positions and Town Clerk Leads Open Meeting Training
Courtesy Steven Lee
A total of 315 people, including 57 teams, participated in this year's Panguitch Lake Fishing Derby. According to Steven Lee, Panguitch City Events Manager, this is three times larger than they have ever seen before at this event. PANGUITCH LAKE On January 2, 2021, a record breaking 315 people—including 57 teams—participated in this year's Panguitch Lake Fishing Derby. "The turnout this year was over three times larger than we have ever seen at the event...I bet there were around 600 people at the lake," said Steven Lee, Panguitch City
Wayne County Commission January 4
Newly Elected Officials Sworn in for Another Term and McKenzie Ellett Introduces Herself as the New Wayne County Public Health Nurse by Amiee Maxwell
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County Clerk Ryan Torgerson swears in Commissioner Roger Brian, Treasurer/Recorder Colleen Allen, and County Assessor Sharon Torgerson for another term at the January 4, 2021 Wayne County Commisson meeting. WAYNE COUNTY The first Wayne County Commission Meeting of 2021 kicked off with the swearingin of newly elected officials. County Clerk Ryan Torgerson swore in Commissioner Roger Brian, Treasurer/Recorder Colleen Allen, and County Assessor Sharon Torgerson for another term. Next, the commission-
Boulder Town Council January
ers finalized the commission meeting schedule for 2021 and reviewed commissioner assignments. The Wayne County Fire Department will be moved to Commissioner Brian, and Commissioner Wood wants to remain over Public Health. Commissioner Wood expressed a sincere "thank Wayne Commission Cont'd on page 7
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
THURS. JANUARY 14 - WED. JANUARY 20
Slighter warmer temps. for this week, with little to no chance of precip. until Wednesday, where the chance is 20%. Partly cloudy and sunny, with highs in the 40s; lows in the teens and low 20s. Winds variable from 7 to 13 mph.
Events Manager. Ace Hardware—main sponsor and donor of the majority of the prizes for the event—worked hard to weigh, measure, and record numbers for the day's catch. When the results were in, Team Dodds had won the team contest with the heaviest combined catch of 53 pounds, 1.4 ounces. McKay Dorius
came away with both parts of the youth competition (heaviest and longest). His fish was 4 pounds, 4.1 ounces and 19 1/8 inches long. Luke Tobey won the $500 prize for longest. His fish was 20 1/2 inches long, and Jory Owens won the $500 prize for heaviest. His fish was 4 pounds, 1.4 ounces. —Insider
by Tessa Barkan BOULDER - The Janu- opted. The current ordinance ary 2021 Boulder Town Coun- states that the meetings be cil Meeting began by inter- held at 8 p.m. during dayviewing applicants for the two light savings time and 7 p.m. open Board of Adjustment the rest of the year. Boulder positions. Three applicants Town Council members statwere present. At the end of the ed their preference to mainmeeting, council members re- tain the 7 p.m. start time all treated into a closed meeting year. This wording will likely to discuss applicant attributes, be changed alongside other and chose to appoint April updates occurring as a result O’Neal to the five-year term of the upcoming codification and John Veranth to the one- of all Boulder Town ordinances. year term. A quarterly update was An Open Meeting Training, led by Town Clerk Judi given on the budget. Council Davis, followed. For a regular members were asked to look meeting, at least 24 hours no- at the remaining funding for tice must be given. For a pub- their boards in preparation lic hearing, at least ten days for discussion next month notice must be given. An audio on whether there are needs recording must be made avail- that can be filled by shifting able to the public within three around budgetary items. A Safe Route to School days after an open meeting. Written minutes, including all Grant, submitted by a comcomments and names of those mittee led by Boulder Elewho made the comments, mentary School parents, was must be made available to the received for $36,000. Their public within 30 days after an plans included adding crossopen meeting. A closed meet- walks and temporary speed ing may be held for a number bumps to enhance safety. of reasons, including to allow Boulder Town must initially discussion of personal quali- put the money forth and will ties of an individual or discus- then be reimbursed by the grant, however, reimbursesion of criminal allegations. Mayor Steve Cox brought ment will not occur until fisup that an amendment to the ordinance dictating the schedBoulder Council uling of meetings could be adCont'd on page 2
Bryce Valley A Bald Eagle Fishes at Otter Creek Reservoir Receives National Grant for Small and Rural Libraries
BRYCE VALLEY - Bryce Valley Elementary School (BVES) has been selected as one of 200 libraries to participate in Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries. This is an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that helps library workers better serve their small and rural communities and is in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL). The competitive award comes with a $3,000 grant that will help the library put more books on the shelves. It will also allow the school to afford books—including titles in the ALA's reading series themed “Deeper than Our Skins”— which represent several cultures, including Hispanic and Native American. “We are so proud to be chosen for this amazing opportunity,” said Pete Peterson, Principal of BVES. “This grant will allow our library to get to know our residents better and help us build a happier and healthier community for our families.” As part of the grant, BVHS staff will take an online course in how to lead conversations, a skill vital to library work today. Staff will then Library Grant
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Seven Wildlife Management Areas Closed from Jan. 1 to Apr. 9
OGDEN - Winter and early spring are the toughest and most critical times of the year for big game animals, especially deer. Cold temperatures and pushing through deep snow sap their strength. And, the snow buries much of their food. As winter progresses, deer get weaker and weaker. To help protect the animals, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources annually closes seven wildlife management areas in northern Utah. The closure runs Jan. 1–April 9, 2021. The WMAs reopen on April 10. (The only exception is the Henefer-Echo WMA in Summit County. Those who
obtained a late-season cow elk hunting permit for the area can hunt on the WMA from Jan. 1–24, 2021.) Except for the cow elk hunt, no public activities of any kind can take place while the WMAs are closed. Even taking a leisurely walk through a WMA is off limits until April 10. Scott Walker, regional habitat manager for the DWR, says the seven WMAs provide critical winter habitat for mule deer. "They also give the animals a refuge where they can remain undisturbed during the most critical time of the year," he said. "If you trespass on a WMA and disturb an animal, the animal has to use some of
its energy reserves to escape. Once an animal uses up its energy reserves, it dies." Unfortunately, some people don't understand what they're doing to the deer, or they don't care. For example, every year, people who want to hike through the MillvilleProvidence WMA in Cache County cut fences next to closure signs. Those who are caught trespassing on any of the seven WMAs face a fine that typically starts at $210. Those who vandalize property will face stiffer penalties for criminal mischief. With the exception of
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Library Grant: We are so proud
to be chosen for this amazing opportunity. This grant will allow our library to get to know our residents better and help us build a happier and healthier community for our families.—Pete Peterson, Principal of Bryce Valley Elementary School
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host a conversation with students about other cultures and use the grant funds to purchase books for the libraries. There are many cultures in Bryce Valley. It is important to celebrate each of them. If you are interested in getting involved or taking part in the conversation—or
are willing to volunteer— please, contact Marie Barton at Bryce Valley Elementary, Melinda Overson at Bryce Valley High School, or visit the schools’ libraries for more information. More than 300 libraries applied for the grant, according to the ALA. —Bryce Valley Elementary
Vaccine Update: First
responders (including EMTs, law enforcement, firefighters, etc.) can now get the COVID-19 vaccine, along with any healthcare workers and K-12 teachers and school staff. —Southwest Utah Public Health Department Vaccine Update
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clinic in your county. You can also access the vaccine fact sheet. As we see case numbers, hospitalizations, and deaths continue from the spread of COVID-19 in our area, we
continue to encourage all residents to get vaccinated when able and continue to protect your vulnerable loved ones by maintaining distancing, wearing masks when within six feet, keeping hands washed, and staying home if sick. —Southwest Utah Public Health Department
Boulder Council: Appointees chosen for two open Board of Adjustment positions and Boulder Town Clerk leads Open Meeting Training. Scheduling of meetings ordinance, Boulder Town budget, a Safe Route to School Grant, The DW Power CUP, EMTs, and Fire Ordinance discussed.
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Hopes for a Return to Sanity On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, we witnessed an insurrection against this country by Trump's goon squad, composed of everything from the Quack-Anons to "Proud Boys" to so-called religious zealots—all of whom have swallowed whole the lies the propaganda, misinformation and the conspiracy theories that the Trump administration and his right-wing media voices have blared at all of us since day one. For those of us who didn't drink the Kool-Aid, what happened Wednesday was shocking, but not surprising. This is what fascist authoritarians dream of: the overthrow of legitimate government in favor of some mad-king figurehead. From the beginning, when Trump cozied up to the world's worst autocratic dictators while insulting and abusing our long-term allies, it was obvious what he admired and what he disdained. And the fact that so many otherwise good Americans went along with this insult to our democracy, our values and our very way of life will remain a sad comment on this country for years to come. But the cat is out of the bag, so to speak. His deluded and angry followers have done his bidding and the picture now that everyone can see is one of America abandoning the principles we preach to the rest of the world in order to do the bidding of one horrible man. Of course, that's not quite the end of the story. While the
right-wing propaganda machine rolls out brand new conspiracy theories about how it was all a set-up by some antifa people, other more rational people are seeing the error of their ways and coming to grips with the reality of making a cult figure out of a very sick, very greedy, cowardly bully. I hope this return to sanity will continue and that these United States of America will return to the values that have always made us great: such things as equality under the law, respect for differences of religion and political beliefs, planning a better future for the next generation—doing things that include insuring we and our children can enjoy a good life with clean air to breathe, pure water to drink, space to recreate in safety—and an expectation that we will all follow the same laws and support reasonable punishment for those who don't follow those laws. Our greatness derived from working together to transform a nation of immigrants into a unity of purpose, based on majority rule. Without that, we are nothing more than another banana republic striving to keep others down in order to elevate ourselves. That, in a nutshell, was always the message of Trump. But having seen how that works out, perhaps we can move into 2021 with a clearer view to what is great and what is just egotistic bombast. Gwendolyn Zeta, Escalante
Goings on... Boulder Council Cont'd from page 1
cal year 2023. Boulder Town Council members Judy Drain and Elizabeth Julian will meet with the parent committee to determine any immediate changes that can be made for safety, which will come out of this year’s Boulder Town budget. This will be an agenda item at the next Boulder Community Council meeting on January 13, which is open to the public. Further funding will be used closer to the time of reimbursement. Department reports followed. At the December Planning Commission, The DW Power CUP for a cell tower on Thompson Ledge was approved. Updates were given on the Smalley CUP for the Boulder Art and Agricultural Education Center. A public hearing on the updated Table of Uses definitions will be held on January 14. The EMTs in Garfield County have been cleared to receive COVID-19 vaccines, for those who are interested. No communication has continued to be received from the two EMTs who Boulder Town paid for to take training last winter. It was discussed that some means of ensuring accountability be put forward for future EMTs. The Fire Council is working on updating the Fire Ordinance, and would like to get changes passed before the next fire ban occurs. Boulder Town will be taking over paying for the internet at the Boulder Community Center. Whereas, usually this cost is divided between
Boulder Town and the Boulder Library, the Boulder Library has not been able to open this year and has not been able to do their normal fundraising to pay for the internet. Garfield County School District is planning on providing vaccines to interested educators in the near future. A Board of Adjustment meeting will occur on January 20. They will be inducting new members. An application from ComNet about their proposed cell tower at the SCC site next to the school has not yet been received, so unless that is received soon, discussing the variance in their CUP application will not be on the agenda. Two letters were received from residents about the DW Power CUP for a cell tower on Thompson Ledge, which was approved by the Boulder Planning Commission at their last meeting. It was stated that, given that the public hearing has passed and the CUP approved with conditions by the Boulder Planning Commission, the Boulder Town Council does not have sway on this issue unless a formal appeal is lodged. Beyond this, FCC regulations state that no state or municipality can make a decision on a cell tower based on health concerns about the radio frequency waves, as the acceptable level for safety is decided on a federal level. The Ordinance does require that a cell tower maintain the FCC health and safety standards. It was suggested that further concerns be addressed to the FCC directly. The Boulder Town Council meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
First Baby Born in the New Year at Gunnison Valley Hospital
COVID-19 Community Resources
• Utah Coronavirus Information Line: 1-800-456-7707
• State of Utah COVID-19 Updates: https://coronavirus.utah.gov/
Courtesy Gunnison Valley Hospital
The first baby of the new year born at Gunnison Valley Hospital was Stevie Jo Liefting. Congrats to Neriah and Steven.
GUNNISON - Gunnison Valley Hospital is pleased to welcome Stevie Jo Liefting into this world. Stevie Jo is the first baby born at Gunnison Valley Hospital in the new year —born on January 7, 2021 at 10:45 AM. Her parents, Neriah and Steven, are happy that Stevie Jo has finally arrived, as she was six days overdue. Dr. Carl Judy, working with highly skilled nurses, delivered the new little one without complication. —Gunnison Valley Hospital
First Baby Born in the New Year at Garfield Memorial Hospital
PANGUITCH - Josie James Manumaleuna was born January 8 at 1:00 a.m. as this years Garfield Memorial Hospital’s New Year Baby! Josie weighs in at 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and is 19.3 inches long. Both mom and baby are doing great and excited to be the Courtesy Garfield Memorial Hospital new year baby! Josie James Manumaleuna, first —Garfield Memorial baby born at Garfield Memorial Hospital Hospital in 2021.
• Garfield Memorial Hospital: intermountain.com/covidtesting • Wayne Community Health Center in Bicknell: (435) 425-3744
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Mowgli, the Cat
A CCAW Animal Rescue Story by Color Country Animal Welfare This animal rescue story was written by Pat Kearney of Hondoo Rivers & Trail and submitted to The Insider by Color Country Animal Welfare. TORREY - "Mowgli the cat was around my place for about two years. I’d see him go through my yard. He had a collar on, so we thought, 'He obviously belongs to somebody.' He’d come and he’d go like lots of cats do around this area. He disappeared again, then he showed up again in spring 2020. I noticed he would hang out around the yard, but he didn’t engage with the other cats. When the other cats were done eating their treats, he’d then come forward and clean up the leftovers. Mowgli wouldn’t fight with the cats or anyone. He sometimes swatted at them, but then he would just plop down. I thought he was a feral cat looking for something to eat, but I also still thought he should go home to his own house because he had a collar on. This past winter, my dog Molly learned how to open the door. I went into my room and on the bed is that cat, Mowgli! It startled me since I thought I had a feral cat in my house. How am I going to get him out? So I just called out, 'Come on kitty, come on kitty, you don’t belong here.' Then, I went and re-opened the back door, and through the doorway, I saw his little white nose. But, he saw me and freaked out too. So, I stood outside in the cold and again called, 'Come on, kitty,' to him. Next thing I know, he shoots out through the back door. Phew. My employee, Marie, showed up in March and liked Mowgli. She saw he had a snotty nose, and said, 'He’s not well.' She befriended him to the point that she finally was able to see the tag on his collar, which said Mowgli. Then, she saw the number on his tag. So, I called the phone number, which was a Utah
Courtesy Color Country Animal Welfare
Thought to have a home based on his having a collar (right), Mowgli (above) would hang around Pat Kearney of Torrey's house. When the original owner was found to have moved to Texas, Pat became Mowgli's new owner. number, to say, 'Hey, he’s here, and you need to come get him because he’s not my cat.' But, the owner was now in Texas. She had no idea where Torrey was, and had never been in Torrey. She said she’d been in Dallas for three and a half years. I said, 'Well, I’ve got your cat here!' She then started saying, 'Oh, he’s alive!' She had been a student at Southern Utah University and had owned Mowgli back then. Then, he disappeared. We started to talk about this area, and when I mentioned Fish Lake to her, she said her neighbor would go up there frequently because he was an avid fisherman. She also said she did once find Mowgli under the boat cover of her neighbor’s boat. So, we parsed it together that perhaps the cat stowed away in the boat when it went up to Fish Lake, then somehow wound up in someone’s car that came down here to Torrey, which was probably how Mowgli ended up down
here. So Mowgli had lived in Torrey for years as a feral cat, although, he had the collar on him the entire time so he seemed owned. Now that Mowgli was here permanently and would be mine, we needed him to get help from the vet, Dr. Jake Van Dyke, due to his snotty nose. He also needed to be neutered because we didn’t need more kittens around here. I called John Benson, a board member for CCAW, to ask for help since this cat was sick. Color Country Animal Welfare did indeed help us out. Mowgli had an operation for a respiratory infection and was neutered. He bounced right back, and I told my employee, Marie, that he was her cat now since they were bonded. But when she had to leave in June, I knew I still had to take care of him. He’s my cat now, and he likes it here. He hangs out real close. He’s happy!"
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January Garden Planning Tips by Julene Reese, Utah State University Extension
Courtesy Utah State University Extension
2020 saw a spike in gardening interest, and January is a great time to start thinking of your 2021 garden plan. UTAH - If last year’s spike in gardening interest is any indication of what this year will be like, now is the perfect time to start planning. Consider these tips with links from the Utah State University Extension Gardeners Almanac. • Peruse garden and seed catalogs to help determine new vegetable varieties to try in the garden this year. • Plan and design your vegetable garden. Try to implement crop rotations of vegetable families to reduce disease buildup. • Consider growing herbs and microgreens indoors to add fresh greens to your diet. • Use deicing compounds sparingly to avoid salt damage to landscape plants. • If you are storing bulbs, check their condition to ensure they are firm, and
remove any that are soft or rotten. • Perform routine maintenance on lawn mowers and other small engine garden equipment. • Many of our Master Gardener courses will be held virtually or as a combination of virtual and in-person classes this year. For information on how to sign up for the Master Gardener classes, visit extension.usu. edu/mastergardener/find-aprogram.
• Specific gardening information can be found at garden.usu.edu. Here you will
find fruit, vegetable and herb growing guides, information on soil, lawn, yard, tree, shrub and flower care. In addition are monthly tips, the basics of gardening, information on events and classes and more.
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News from Bryce Valley Schools
PHS Sports Sidelines
by Brooklyn Syrett
by Mack Oetting
The Bobcats win against Milford (40 to 33) and Water Canyon (58 to 29) and have a sophomore tournament at Wayne on Friday and Saturday, Lady Cats win against Mustangs (42 to 33) and Panguitch Wrestlers go up against Beaver and Parowan
The Bobcats had another good week, with both teams winning their games. The boys beat both Milford and Water Canyon. Against Milford, the score was 40 to 33, with Bennett getting
twelve points and Hatch chipping in ten. Against Water Canyon, it was much easier. They outscored WC, 58 to 29. Ryker Hatch scored fifteen— with five threepointers, I checked on Ryker’s career three-pointers, and he has 123. He is deadly at the three point range. Wolfey had 14, Fullmer 14 and Chapel 12. The Cats next game is down at Valley on the 12th. There will be a sophomore tournament at Wayne on the 15th and 16th. They do have another game with Mil-
ford on the 20th at home. The Lady Cats had a good night at Bryce Canyon, taking out the Mustangs, 42 to 33. Orton was a high scorer, with sixteen and three three-pointers. Abbie Holman chipped in 14 with another good game. The Ladys are on the road the 13th against the Valley Buffalos. They will be home on the 15th against Milford. Tune in. The wrestlers are doing really well. It is tough getting 1A matches, and next week, they will be up against last year’s 2A champions, Beaver, on the 13th. The next day, they will be at Parowan for another tough meet. State is not too far off, and it will be held February 12 - 13.
Boosting Your Child’s Confidence Can Help Them Land a Tech Job
U.S. - Confidence is a great thing. It can make people more open to learning new skills, pursuing new opportunities and living new experiences. When it comes to career choices, confidence, or rather a lack of it, can keep qualified and motivated individuals from even considering certain fields. Technology is at the forefront of this dilemma, according to those in the industry, who also note that lingering misconceptions may be widening a “confidence gap.” “For too long we’ve been telling young people that the best jobs of the future will require advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering or math,” said Todd Thibodeaux, president and CEO of CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association. “The reality is that the vast majority of good paying jobs in the next 30 years won’t require a STEM degree. “Unfortunately, many students have concluded that they don’t have the qualifications or skills to work in tech, creating a confidence gap that contributes to the lack of diversity in the tech workforce,” Thibodeaux continued. “To close this gap we need employers to open the door to more candidates with
non-traditional backgrounds, and for parents and role models to encourage all young people to look at opportunities in tech when they think about their career options.” Thibodeaux explains that a great first step is to speak with young people in plain and simple language about what a career in technology truly entails. That includes making sure they understand that working in tech isn’t always about engineering, coding, calculus and Silicon Valley. It’s also about customer service, teamwork, curiosity, communication and problem solving. It means working for any size company in any industry and in any location. Equally important, young people need to know about the many resources available to them to learn about careers in tech, network with others who share their interests and acquire the skills that will help them land a job. Here are a few examples: • The Technology Student Association is a national, nonprofit career and technical student organization of 250,000-plus middle school and high school students that offers exciting opportunities in networking, competitions, leadership and community service. For more information, visit
tsaweb.org • The National Cyber League offers students of all ages game-meets-edutainment competitions simulating real-life cyberthreats in a safe environment so students can learn how to defend against threats. To learn more, visit nationalcyberleague.org • TechGirlz inspires middle school girls to explore the possibilities of technology through the creation of free, fun, interactive “TechShopz” led by industry professionals, community leaders and students. Get the details at techgirlz.org. The tech industry is in the midst of a massive new wave of innovation. Advances in renewable energy, artificial intelligence, bionics, robotics, healthcare and many other areas are changing virtually every walk of life. To turn these possibilities into realities, millions of knowledge workers and technology professionals will be needed. “Don’t think that you need to be a math or science genius or that you need to have coding skills or that if you’re not good at ‘computational thinking’ you don’t have a chance. All you need is confidence in yourself,” says Thibodeaux. —StatePoint Media
Lady Mustangs have a mixed week but win in Tintic; Mustangs win against Beaver, Tabiona, and Water Canyon; and wrestlers are ready to get back to work after the break
During the break, the Lady Mustangs went to Tintic and got a much-needed win. They ended the game with the Mustangs with 48, Tintic with 25. The next day, they met the Lady Tigers of Tabiona. Both JV and Varsity met tough teams. The Lady Tigers took the lead early in both games and didn’t let up. Final score of the Varsity game was Lady Mustangs with 26, Lady Tigers with 37. On Tuesday, January 5th, the Lady Mustangs traveled to Panguitch. The JV came home with a win, but the varsity fell behind early and just couldn’t take over the lead. The 2nd quarter once again proved to be detrimental and they were outscored—3 to 8—ultimately losing with a final score of Lady Mustangs with 33, Lady Cats with 42. They have a home game with a tough Wayne team on Thursday, January 7th. The Lady Mustangs got behind in the 2nd quarter, but fought back to bring it within three. The Lady Mustangs fell short in grabbing a win from the #1 ranked Lady Badgers. Final score was Mustangs with 44, Badgers with 51. The boys basketball team had a couple holiday games as well. On December 22nd, the Mustangs hosted the Beaver Beavers in a very competitive game. The Mustangs were outscored in the 2nd quarter, but recovered and took the lead in the 4th quarter and finished with a win. Final score was Mustangs with 49, Beavers with 46. They also traveled to Tabiona and met a young and aggressive Tiger team. It was a back and forth game for the Mustangs, but in the final seconds of the game, the Mustangs were able to score and leave with a win of Mustangs with 49, Tigers with 48. On Wednesday, January 6th, the Mustangs welcomed Water Canyon. The Mustangs took
Garfield and Wayne County School District COVID-19 Case Count Data Garfield County School District School
Active Cases
Recovered Cases
January 14, 2021
Students Currently Quarantined
Staff Members Currently Quarantined
Cases Contracted at School
Antimony
0
0
0
0
0
Boulder
0
0
0
0
0
Bryce Valley Elem. 0
5
4
0
0
Bryce Valley High
2
15
5
0
0
Escalante Elem.
0
4
0
0
0
Escalante High
0
5
0
0
0
Panguitch Elem.
0
5
12
1
0
Panguitch Middle
1
3
5
1
0
Panguitch High
10
6
12
0
0
District Office
0
1
0
1
0
District Totals
13
44
38
3
0
Source: Garfield County School District / https://www.garfk12.org/
Wayne County School District Student/ Staff Active Case
Student/ Staff Quarantined
Number of Students
Number of Staff
1
9
461
86
Source: Wayne County School District / https://www.waynesd.org/covid-home.html
This data represents a snapshot, using information provided by the Central Utah Public Health Department and the Southwest Utah Public Health Department. The District and Schools are NOT permitted to disclose breakdowns between number of staff or student cases, nor identify grade or class information to ensure compliance with federal health privacy laws. This represents data as of January 7, 2021 for Wayne County School District and as of January 5, 2021 for Garfield County School District. —Insider
the lead early and didn’t let up on the Wildcats. The Mustangs finished with another win of Mustangs with 77, Wildcats with 41. They will travel to Wayne and Kanab for a couple more games to finish the week. The wrestling team had a welcomed break, but are ready to start back to work. The team will travel to Gunnison, January 7th and 8th. Competing this year are Mason Beasley (126), Dallen Platt (126), Isaac Leach (132), Ben Jensen (120), and Collin Stewart (145). Coaches are Mr. Koda Livingston and Mr. Fred Beasley. The program is new and continues to encourage more involvement. If you have never seen a wrestling match, it is truly one of the most exciting events for a spectator. Members of the wrestling team are aggressive, strong and excel-
lent with sportsmanship. Tune in to the matches to watch our amazing wrestlers. A special shout-out to the Bryce Valley Cheerleaders. Very few know the extra work cheerleaders put in to encourage the students and our student athletes. We want to recognize them and their advisors for all they do. Cheerleaders are Kysha Brinkerhoff, Trinity Whitfield, Mira Platt, Brooke Willis, Taylor Lefevre, Skyler Ott, Skylie Owens, and Gracie Wiseman. Advisors are Cheryl Lefevre and Shayne Chynoweth. The Bryce Valley Elementary students are excited to be back and learning. They continue to work hard to be the best students. They have welcomed Ms. Keni Floyd, former student at BVHS, as a student teacher for the fifth grade. We are excited to have her with us.
Courtesy Brooklyn Syrett
BVHS Cheerleaders (not in order) Kysha Brinkerhoff, Trinity Whitfield, Mira Platt, Brooke Willis, Taylor Lefevre, Skyler Ott, Skylie Owens, and Gracie Wiseman.
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Wills, Trusts, and More
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Estate Planning In 2021 It would be appropriate to state that 2020 has been a difficult year. Although we can be grateful that we are not in a world war and that we are not confronting a disease with no hope of a vaccine, it is safe to say 2020 was difficult. As we hope to get beyond the memories of 2020, and welcome a New Year, many people will make plans and New Year’s resolutions. You may want to make and keep a resolution to update or get an estate plan. As an estate planning attorney for over twenty years, I have prepared thousands of estate plans. Some for young couples with minor children,
by Jeffery J. McKenna others for older individuals with adult children or single individuals with no children. In every case, an updated estate plan provides peace. Peace comes in knowing you have done everything you can to help ease the often strenuous, financial and emotional circumstances related to death. I emphasize updated estate plan, because very often a plan that may have been perfect for you and your family five or ten years ago, may not now be adequate. Although you cannot remove all the emotional stress and burdens that come when someone dies, you can help eliminate much of it. I have told many clients upon the completion of their estate plan, “You have done all you can to help make things easier for those your love.” So, as this New Year begins, review your New Year’s resolutions. You may want to add one that can bring peace to you and great benefit to those you love.
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NOW WITH A PANGUITCH OFFICE AT 46 NORTH MAIN STREET TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AND AROUND GARFIELD COUNTY. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead. He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 6281711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com.
A guy walks into a shoe store and asks for a pair of size 8 tie shoes. The salesman says, "But, sir, I can see from up here you're at least a size 11." The guy says, "Just bring me a size 8 tie shoe." The salesman brings them, the guy stuffs his feet into them, ties them tight, and then he stands up, obviously in pain. The salesman just has to ask, "Sir, why must you have these undersized shoes?" He says to the salesman, "I lost my business and my house, I live with my motherin-law. The only pleasure I have in life is taking off these shoes."
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"I never eat food containing unnatural coloring or preservatives, or sprayed vegetables, or meat that has been pumped with hormones or similar, unnatural growthenhancing stuff. " Well, how do you feel? "Very hungry."
PUNishment
A courtroom artist was arrested today for an unknown reason...details are sketchy.
Property
"Nice 2-bedroom home. The owner has noted that there are termites that have done some damage. Selling house 'as is.' Don't Wait. This Wonderful Property Will Not Last Long."
sudoku To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9
Volunteering
My wife and I periodically volunteer to share our music at retirement or nursing homes. I play the cello and my wife plays the harp. Often times my wife will announce the name of a song or tell a little something about the music we are about to play. I remember on one occasion she announced to the audience that we were going to play a piece written by Claude Debussy entitled, "Clair de Lune." One elderly woman in the front row, obviously hard of hearing, turned to the woman next to her and said in a loud voice, "What did she say?" The other woman replied, in an equally loud voice, "She's going to play 'Fruit of the Loom'."
This week's answers on page 9
THEME: THE GRAMMY AWARDS ACROSS 1. Nothing-but-net in basketball 6. "Zip it!" 9. The ____ in Switzerland 13. Ann Patchett's novel "Bel ____" 14. "Mele Kalikimaka" wreath 15. Ten million, in India 16. Fire in one's soul 17. Crematorium jar 18. Trail follower 19. *Artist with most 2021 Grammy nominations 21. *Powerhouse Award 2020 winner with six 2021 nominations 23. *____ Sayer's "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing" 24. Pettifoggery 25. Lending letters 28. "Through" in text 30. Butcher's discards 35. Fortune-telling coffee remnant 37. Crew equipment 39. Asian goat antelope 40. "Polar Express" roof rider 41. Toughness 43. *Two-time Grammy winner Kelly 44. Watch word? 46. *Best New Artist nominee Cyrus 47. "Clueless" catch phrase 48. *Black Pumas' nominated record 50. Hand-me-down 52. NYC time zone 53. *____ Loaf, winner of one Grammy 55. Nirvana's "Come as You ____" 57. *Post Malone's twicenominated work 61. *Venue of 2021 Grammy Awards 65. Dig, so to speak 66. Reunion bunch 68. Silk-patterned fabric 69. On Elsa of Arendelle's head 70. Historical period
71. Join the cast of, two words 72. Balkan native 73. Dog's greeting 74. Bed cover DOWN
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1. Union foe 2. Stuff for sale, sing. 3. Capital of Indiana, for
4. Counter seat 5. "The Green ______" 6. Swerve 7. *"I Can't Breathe" artist 8. Delhi language 9. Seed coat 10. Trickster in Norse mythology 11. Like "Dead Poets Society" school 12. Blood fluids 15. Winnowing remains, pl. 20. Salmon variety, pl. 22. Flying saucer acronym 24. Event attendance 25. Kind of committee, two words 26. Movie trailer, e.g. 27. He had no cause?
29. *"____ on Me" by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande 31. Cheese on Peloponnese 32. "...when out on the lawn there ____ such a clatter..." 33. Large-eyed lemur 34. *"Folklore" nominee and recipient of 10 Grammys 36. Nancy Sinatra's boots 38. Sinbad's seven 42. Semolina source 45. Cloth armband 49. Get the picture 51. Movie genre, pl. 54. Off kilter 56. Longer than #70 Across 57. A and B, e.g. 58. Doing nothing 59. *Katy Perry's 2013 Grammy-nominated song 60. Stewie Griffin's bed 61. Unforeseen obstacle 62. Low-cal 63. One of Great Lakes 64. Email folder 67. Composer Gershwin
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O bituaries James Walstad
TROPIC - James Oliver Walstad passed away January 4, 2021 in Tropic, Utah after a long illness. Jim was born in Minot, ND on June 29, 1942 to Judith Satran and Oliver Alexander Walstad. He was one of five children. Jim went to high school at Wadina, MN and later joined the Navy where he was stationed in Hawaii as an air traffic controller. Jim decided to make air traffic controlling his career where he worked many years and retired from the FAA in Cedar City, UT. On June 29, 1999, he married Sheree Garrett. Jim was known for his sharp wit and high IQ. Not many people could out play Jim at any game. He loved to play cards and darts. Jim even rode a bull at a rodeo on a dare to celebrate his 40th birthday. Jim had a willingness to help anyone who needed anything. Jim was an adventurous person and loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Jim could write a book about the many hours he spent traveling the hills of Garfield County and knew the area as well as many of the "old timers." He was a good dad to Sheree’s boys and loved to live life to the fullest. Jim is survived by his wife Sheree; five boys: Chip, Tim, Shane, Shannon, and Lane Garrett; sister, Sharon McCullough; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Lavore Freeborn, Betty Kobetsky, Candice Benton; and nephew, Kyle Benton. Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Tropic Cemetery with military honors by the Bryce Valley American Legion Post #18 and the Navy Honor Guard. Live streaming of the services and online guestbook can be found at www.maglebymortuary.com under Jim’s obituary. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.
Clark Frandsen
PANGUITCH - George Clark Frandsen, 86, died January 9, 2021 at his home in Panguitch, Utah surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 24, 1934 in Panguitch. Clark was a loving, faithful husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all those who knew him. He graduated from Panguitch High School in 1952 and attended BYU for a short time. He married his sweetheart Gwen Proctor in the Salt Lake Temple on October 18, 1954. They have four beautiful children: Barbara Jean (Jim) Duckett, Cedar City; Sherrie Kay (Larry) Lynn, Kingman, AZ; Steven (Susan) Frandsen, Alpine; Michelle Mort (David Yardley), Las Vegas, NV; and his youngest brother Peter Earl Frandsen, Salt Lake City. They have 19 grandchildren, and 36 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Tom Gray. He was preceded in death by his parents, George H and Almina Worthen Frandsen; siblings: Laura Jean Gray, Daniel (Florence) Frandsen; and great-grandson, Haden Hansen. Most of Clark’s working years were in the trucking business, and he also ran Frandsen Distributing for many years. He hauled coal for the railroad in Huntington, UT, timber (lumber) in Panguitch, uranium in Colorado, and dairy products throughout Garfield County. He also hauled kids driving the school bus between Panguitch and Hatch. Sandwiched in there was a short career in building metal buildings including his own shop in Panguitch. Clark also worked as custodian for the LDS Church for many years until his retirement in 1998. Clark is an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the bishopric of the old Panguitch North Ward. He also served as Sunday School president, High Priest Group Leader, and finance clerk in two different wards. He also served in the care center presidency and was a home teacher, among other callings. Clark served as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels for about nine years. He was dependable and reliable, delivering their meals regardless of the weather. He enjoyed the friends he made delivering meals to the elderly. For some, he was the only person they would see that day. In 2009, Lt. Governor Herbert presented Clark with the Silver Bowl award for volunteerism in Garfield County. He was so proud of receiving that award. It meant the world to him. Clark and Gwen served as care givers for both their parents in their senior years, which brought him great joy. Clark was a man who truly loved Panguitch and Garfield County. His warm personality and willingness to serve was a great asset to everyone who knew him. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Panguitch 1st Ward Chapel, where friends may call from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Panguitch City Cemetery. Live streaming of the services and online guestbook can be found at www.maglebymortuary.com under Clark’s obituary. Due to COVID-19, all attendees are required to wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.
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FYI PanguItch
by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Last week started off with a bang! Really, it did, with Utah celebrating its 125th year as a state. The Panguitch firefighters put on a great fireworks display. It was as good a show as the 4th of July. Thank you guys for the highlight of the year. Then, it was another great day, with the elections of two new senators from Georgia. This created a tie in the Senate. With both the president and the vice-president being Democrats, in case of a tie vote, the vice-president vote breaks the tie. The deadlock in the Senate for the last eight years will have ended. However, on Wednesday, the wheels fell off the train! The president, after giving a speech to his base of "Qanon’s" and "Proud Boys," urged them to go over to the Congress building and force them to change their minds on who the president will be. His base charged the U.S. Capitol building, killing a police officer and forcing Congress to go into hiding in the underground rooms. This treasonous act went on for four hours. They looted rooms, stole computers, broke windows out and ran through the chambers with zip ties hoping to take any Congress person they could find as prisoner. They were chanting, "hang Pence, hang Pence." Many of these traitors weren’t
too smart, taking pictures of themselves and showing them on TV. The FBI has received 50,000 tips on who many of these predators were. Mike Pence called in the National Guard, and, finally, the crowd started to disperse. The last time the U.S. Capitol building was assaulted was during the war of 1812, by the British, and they burned the building down. Vice President Mike Pence, who was in charge of the counting of the electoral votes, did his job really well. However, this didn’t make the president happy because he refused to change or declare the votes invalid. The next morning, after the vote was taken, the president’s secretary called for Pence to be tried for treason and shot. Many of the president’s cabinet are resigning, and many of his followers want him to resign before he can do any more damage to our great country. Congress may impeach him on Monday. Either way, he will be gone in five days. Some good news is that last week, our daughter Shawn was on her way up to Brian Head for a day of skinning. When she passed Panguitch Lake, she said that there were hundreds of people out ice fishing. I called Steven Lee to learn a little about the fishing
derby that went on. He said that there were 350 people registered, and about 500 were out there fishing. Judging from all of the cars that were parked at ACE Hardware, it looked like there were a lot of fish caught that day. The Team Event was won by Dave Dodds’ team of five. Kory Owens won the biggest fish, with a whopper weighing in at 4lbs and 1 ½ ounces. The longest fish was won by a non-local, but the fish was 25.25 inches. It must have been on a diet. This is an annual event and keeps getting bigger each year. No, I won’t be out there freezing next year. Maybe there should be an event that lasts all winter long, one to see who gets the biggest fish for the winter. The vaccine has started to be delivered here in Panguitch. Last week, it was medical and first responders. This week, it will be available to teachers and school staff. You might give the health department a call to see when you can get the vaccine (676-8800). Garfield County is showing the results of the holiday season, with 72 new cases from 12-26 to 1-8. This brings up our total to three hundred and sixty-two and seven deaths. The rest of the country also didn’t heed the warnings about traveling during the holidays. We have had several days that the death total has been over 4,000. By the time of this edition, the death total for the country will be around 400,000. So far there has been only a little more than six million doses given out, which sounds like a lot, but it is only 2% of the population. The government's latest excuse for not getting out the vaccine is that they
have to save some for the second dose. However, there are 21 million doses that are just sitting in warehouses. New York City is taking action and will have places that will be open 24 hours and expect to deliver 100,000 doses a day. Joe Biden has pledged to deliver 100 million doses the first 100 days. All it takes is organization. Israel, even though it is a much smaller nation, has inoculated 33% of their population. Wiping out COVID-19 will get people back to work, and the really good thing is that people will start traveling again. Last Monday, the college football season came to an end with a championship game between Ohio State and Alabama. This was a really strange season, with Ohio State only playing six games to get into the finals. They are really good though, beating Clemson in the semifinals. It should have been a really good game. Most of the games were played without any fans in the stadiums. The NFL finals are underway, and my team, the Seattle Seahawks, lost in the first game to the LA Rams—a team that they had beaten two weeks earlier. However, the Rams finally got all of their defensive players back for the game. They killed Russell Wilson, with six sacks. I guess I am going to have to get a new team. The NFL is not letting any fans into their games, but they pipe in a lot of loud noise. Please keep your mask on, even if you get your sho ts. Mack O
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LegaL Notices 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 Feb. 3, 2021 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)5387240 for additional information. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-2497 (a46481): Barry L. Hales and MaryJo Hales Revocable Trust propose(s) using 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (8.5 miles South of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. 61-3245 (a46535): Marie E. Flint propose(s) using 0.5 acft. from groundwater (West of Todd`s Junction) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3251 (a46540): Teresa L. Hardy propose(s) using 0.0067 cfs OR 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (7 Miles SE of Panquitch) for IRRIGATION. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 7 & 14, 2021 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND BONDS TO BE ISSUED CAINEVILLE SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 29, 2020, the Board of Trustees of Caineville Special Service District (the "Issuer"), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) declaring its intention to issue its Water Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) pursuant to the Utah Local Government Bonding Act, Title 11, Chapter 14, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended and to call a public hearing to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds. TIME, PLACE AND LOCATION OF PUBLIC HEARING The Issuer shall hold a public hearing on January 29, 2021, at the hour of 12:00 Noon. The location of the public hearing is at the Sleepy Hollow Campground 3000 UT-24, Torrey, Utah. The purpose of the meeting is to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds and any potential economic impact to the private sector from the construction of the Project to be funded by the Bonds. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate. PURPOSE FOR ISSUING BONDS The Issuer intends to issue the Bonds for the purpose of (i) financing all or a portion of the cost to construct culinary water system improvements, including construction of a treatment facility, installation of fire hydrants and tank upgrades, together with all related work and improvements to the District’s culinary water system; and (ii) paying costs of issuing the Bonds. OUTSTANDING BONDS SECURED BY THE SAME REVENUE There are no outstanding bonds secured by the pledge of water system revenues, which revenues are being pledged to secure the payment of the Bonds. ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF THE BONDS Although the Issuer has authorized the issuance of Bonds in the total amount of not to exceed $350,000, the Issuer anticipates the Bonds will actually be issued in the principal amount of $295,000. If that were the case, the estimated total cost to the Issuer for the proposed Bonds is $295,000, including an estimated cost of interest of $0.00. PARAMETERS OF THE BONDS The Issuer intends to issue the Bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $350,000, to bear interest at a rate not to exceed 2.0% per annum, to mature in not to more than 35 years from their date or dates, and to be sold at a price not less than 100% of the total principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest to the date of delivery. The Bonds will specify that any installment of principal and/or interest on the Bonds which shall not be paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of 18% per annum from the due date thereof until paid. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a period of 30 days from and after the last date of publication of this Notice is provided by law during which any person in interest shall have the right to contest the legality of the Resolution or the Bonds, or any provision made for the security and payment of the Bonds, and that after such time, no one shall have any cause of action to contest the regularity, formality or legality thereof for any cause whatsoever. A copy of the Resolution is on file in the office of the Clerk in Caineville, Utah, where it may be examined by contacting the Clerk at mesafarm@mesafarmmarket.com. DATED this 29th day of December , 2020. /s/ Randy Ramsley, Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 7 & 14, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE ANTIMONY TOWN Antimony Town will hold a public hearing on January 19, 2021 at 7 PM at the Antimony Community Center regarding the upgrading of the town water supply and applying for a CIB grant/loan. Anyone interested in attending is invited to do so to give input. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 14, 2021
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TORREY TOWN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Torrey Town Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on January 20, 2021 at 5:30 PM. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive comments concerning a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND OR SUBMIT COMMENTS. The hearing will be held both virtually via Zoom and in person at the Torrey Town Pavilion, which is located at 75 East 100 North, Torrey, Utah. If you are unable to attend the public hearing in person, the Planning Commission will accept written comments to the proposed zoning amendment. These must be received no later than midnight January 20, 2021 and may be sent to Torrey Town, PO Box 750027, Torrey, UT, 84775 or to pandz@torreyutah.gov. To receive an invitation to attend virtually, contact a town representative at 435.425.3600, 435.425.3559, or paula@torreyutah.gov. You may access the proposed ordinance amendment and map at the following places: • Torreyutah.gov • Torrey Town Hall – 75 East 100 North Paula Pace, Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 7 & 14, 2021 NOTICE OF INFORMATION MEETING FOR TORREY PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Torrey Town Planning and Zoning Commission will hold two information meetings on January 13, 2021 – one at noon and one at 5:30 PM. The purpose of the information meetings is to present information concerning a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. The information meetings will be held both virtually via Zoom and in person at the Torrey Town Pavilion, which is located at 75 East 100 North, Torrey, Utah. Attendance will be limited to thirty (30) people inside the pavilion. To receive an invitation to attend virtually, contact a town representative at 435.425.3600, 435.425.3559, or paula@torreyutah.gov. You may access the proposed ordinance amendment and map at the following places: • Torreyutah.gov • Torrey Town Hall – 75 East 100 North Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 7 & 14, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE BRYCE CANYON CITY 2021 MEETING SCHEDULE In 2021, the Bryce Canyon City Town Council will hold their regular meetings on the First and Third Thursdays of the month at 10:00 AM at the Public Safety Building located at 70 West 100 North. The Planning Commission will hold their meetings as requested at the same location. Posted this 14th Day of January, 2021 Sydney Lamas, Bryce Canyon City Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 14, 2021
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Wayne Commission: Newly
elected officials sworn in for another term and McKenzie Ellett introduces herself as the new Wayne County Public Health Nurse. Commission meeting schedule and commissioner assignments and Caineville's need for improvement in their culinary water filtration system discussed. Wayne Commission Cont'd from page 1
you" to all the elected officials, county employees, and volunteers that got us through this stressful year. McKenzie Ellett then took the floor to introduce herself as the new Wayne County Public Health Nurse. She spent the last two years working in the ICU at Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where she cared for COVID patients and is “glad to be out of that and back home.” She reported that many of the healthcare providers in Wayne County have already received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and plans are being made to vaccinate teachers, law enforcement, and EMS workers next. Lastly, Dick Brian discussed Caineville’s need for improvements in their culinary water filtration system. The system has been in place since 1989 and parts are difficult to come by. The community received a grant from the state to
study the site and engineer an upgrade, but the first proposal was cost prohibitive for the small number of residents. A second proposal was deemed doable, but residents’ water bills will increase from $20/month to $68/month in order to cover the loan. Previously, there was no limit on monthly water consumption, but now additional charges will apply to use over 10,000 gallons/month, although, a pricing tier has yet to be determined. A public hearing will be held at the end of January. Brian asked if there was anyway the county could help with funding the upgrade, and Comissioner Brian informed him that he is welcome to apply for some special services district money. Forty-five thousand dollars is available for applicants. The Wayne County Commission meets the first and third Monday of every month at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa.
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Bryce Canyon National Park to Burn Debris Piles Fire Managers will be burning piles in the Rainbow Point and Lodge areas of the park
Courtesy National Park Service
Burn piles left over from an earlier fuels reduction project have begun being burned now that weather conditions permit. These burn piles are located at Rainbow Point, as well as an area west of the Bryce Lodge known as the Mixing Circle. BRYCE - Officials at Bryce Canyon National Park announced that the burning of debris piles created from fuel reduction treatment projects at Rainbow Point and an area west of the Bryce Lodge known as the Mixing Circle was expected to begin the first week in January. Pile burning was to begin first at Rainbow Point, located 17 miles from the park’s Visitor Center at the southern end of the main park road. A one-day closure of the Bristlecone Loop Trail is expected. No other park closures are planned. Burning of the over 250
debris piles will continue as long as specific weather conditions allow for acceptable smoke dispersal and little chance of fire spread. All burning activities will be done in such a way as to minimize impacts to the park’s resources, visitors, and surrounding communities. Smoke from the debris piles may be visible to park visitors and local residents, but should produce only minor, localized impacts. The piles may smolder for a few days after ignition, but fire staff will closely monitor them until declared out. The goal of these 70-acre
fuel reduction projects is to reduce the amount of hazardous fuel accumulation around the Rainbow Point and park housing areas and thus reduce the risks from wildfire to structures and other facilities. The fuel reduction project was begun using mechanical methods such as chainsaws and other hand tools to reduce and thin accumulated material, both live and dead. The debris was then placed into piles away from structures and trees to be burned by park personnel once snow and other weather conditions permit. Previous fuels reduction work in the Rainbow Point area was crucial to wildland fire crews’ ability to safely manage the 2018 Riggs and Lonely fires, which burned over 2,200 acres across National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, and National Park Service land to the southeast of Rainbow Point. Current closure information can be found by visiting the park’s website at www. nps.gov/brca and clicking on the "Alerts" icon, or by calling the park’s main information line at (435) 834-5322. —National Park Service
WMA Closures: To help protect the animals, the Utah
Division of Wildlife Resources annually closes seven wildlife management areas in northern Utah. The closure runs Jan. 1–April 9, 2021. The WMAs reopen on April 10. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Courtest Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Cold temperatures in winter, along with having to push through snow which has covered their food sources, sap the strength of deer and other wildlife. To protect these animals, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources closes seven wildlife management areas in northern Utah each year. WMA Closures Cont'd from page 1
the Henefer-Echo WMA, the following WMAs in northern Utah are closed Jan. 1–April 9, 2021: Cache County Millville-Providence WMA Richmond WMA
Box Elder County Brigham Face WMA Coldwater Canyon WMA Weber County Middle Fork WMA Morgan County East Canyon WMA Summit County Henefer-Echo WMA (The Henefer-Echo WMA will be open Jan. 1–24,
2021, but only for those who obtained a cow elk hunting permit for the area. No other activities can take place.) If you have questions about the closures, please call the DWR's Ogden office at 801-476-2740. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
January 18 - January 24 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.
Courtesy Rich Csenge
Mars, Uranus, and the first-quarter moon on the 20th. The moon is 6-1/3° from Mars and all three might be seen together in very wide-angle binoculars. Graphic created with SkySafariAstronomy.com. Jupiter and Saturn have left the evening sky, while at the same time, Venus is leaving the morning sky. This leaves bright Mars to shine down on us. But this week, and most of next, Mercury makes an excellent, although brief, appearance in the evening sky. If you’ve never seen it, this is a good time to look. Mercury passed Saturn and then Jupiter last week. What happened is that the earth is orbiting the sun so as to place the sun between us and Jupiter and Saturn, and they are now on the far side of the sun and can’t be seen. At the same time, Mercury is moving around from behind the sun and is increasing its angular separation from the sun day by day. On the 24th, Mercury is as far from the sun as it will be, 19°, and it sets 90 minutes after the sun. The few days around the 24th are the best time to see it, when it
is low in the southwest during evening twilight. Mercury is brighter than any star (except Sirius, which is in the opposite part of the sky), so that will help you see it. Telescopically, Mercury is awfully small and disappointing, although, you might see it go through its phases. There are photo opportunities if there are a few thin clouds and an interesting horizon. Before the end of the month, Mercury moves between the earth and sun, and we’ll lose it then. The one planet that is easy to see is Mars, which rides very high in the south as darkness falls. Mars is as bright as the brightest stars, and it’s in the constellation Aries. Aries has no bright stars to compete, so you can’t miss it. Note the “red planet’s” orange color. Use binoculars to see the planet Uranus, less than 2° below Mars on the 18th through
22nd. Uranus is easily visible in binoculars, but the trick is to know which it is. One good free star chart is at https://theskylive.com; customize for your location, go to “Uranus”, and set the date and time.Bookmark it for future use. The moon joins Mars and Uranus on the 20th. Venus is too nearly in line with the sun, and on the far side of it, to be seen until it slowly reappears in the evening sky in late May. 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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CLEANING/HOUSEKEEPER BICKNELL CLINIC Wayne Community Health Centers, Inc. is seeking a cleaning/housekeeper for our Bicknell Clinic. This would include general daily cleaning of the building along with thorough cleaning of frequently touched areas and patient areas. This is a full time position with benefit package/insurance. Hours will be flexible at $12 an hour, Monday through Friday, during clinic hours and some swing shift hours. You must be able to pass a back ground check and to be selfmotivated to complete all tasks. Please submit your resume to, Darci Elmer at Wayne Community Health Center: darci@waynechc.org This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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 Sanitization Custodian at PMS/PHS Para-Professional at Garfield County Jail Bus Route Driver in Boulder Para-Professionals at All Schools Substitutes for Custodians, Food Service, and Teachers Food Service Worker at Boulder Elementary School SALARY: Please see 2020-2021 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 Robert Prince (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.
GENERAL DENTIST WANTED BICKNELL, WAYNE COUNTY General Dentist (Full Time) position available in Bicknell, UT. (Wayne County) General responsibilities: • Must have or attain a Utah unrestricted License to practice Dentistry. • All aspects of General Dentistry including Exodontia, Root canals, Crown and Bridge, etc… • Some reimbursed travel will be expected weekly to commute between offices (Panguitch and Escalante). • New graduates may apply. • To start as soon as possible Benefits • Vacation hours. • 401K Match up to 5%. • Sick hours. • Holiday pay. • Continuing education days offered (5 Days leave and $2000/Year.) • Health/Dental Insurance (1/2 covered for family.) • Malpractice insurance covered. • Licensure and credentialing is covered. • Disability insurance (1/2 covered.) • Salary is negotiable and Contingent on experience. Pay Range: $115,000 - $130,000 /year WCHC is an approved nonprofit organization that allows one to apply for the PSLF program (loan forgiveness). Although, it is up to you to apply for these programs on your own and it is not guarantee you will be awarded. We are happy to offer advice during this process.
CAPITOL REEF CIDER WORKS BICKNELL Capitol Reef Cider Works of Bicknell, Utah is looking for intelligent dedicated employees to advance our apple orchard and cider operation. Reliability and good physical fitness are required. Fulltime and part-time positions available. Preferred Skills: Construction, Welding, Automotive Mechanics, Biology, Horticulture. Email resumes and questions to: capitolreefciderworks@gmail.com
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR Garfield County is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant to the Building Inspector. The position is full time. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch or at www. garfield.utah.gov. Applications will be accepted at the Clerk’s Office until 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 22, 2021. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.
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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
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Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666 All meals are served with milk & bread Suggested donation is $3 for seniors and $7 for those under 60 years of age.
SERVICES WAYNE COUNTY FOOD BANK IS OPEN 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 1-3PM COMMUNITY CENTER IN BICKNELL PRE-MADE BOXES, READY FOR PICK-UP. REGULAR AND SENIOR PROGRAMS. EASY APPLICATION!QUESTIONS? CALL 435-691-3923
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PART-TIME (TEMP) CLERK ESCALANTE Kazan Pharmacy, located in Escalante, UT, is seeking a clerk for a part-time (16-24 hours/week), temporary position. It is anticipated that the position will last through June or July of 2021. The successful candidate will be friendly, helpful, motivated, self-directed and have good communication skills. Duties are generally taking care of patients to help the pharmacy run smoothly, including stock ordering and restocking, cashiering, billing, filing, receiving a written prescription and delivering it to the pharmacist or pharmacy technician, answering phones, housekeeping, delivering a pre-filled prescription to a patient and other supportive duties defined by Utah state law under the supervision of the pharmacist. If desired, pharmacy technician training is offered. Upon completion of pharmacy technician training and licensure, the rate of compensation and responsibility would also increase. Please send your resume to wchcrx@waynechc.org or bring it in person to the Kazan Pharmacy in Escalante. We appreciate your interest!
PARAPROFESSIONAL POSITION OPEN Wayne School District is accepting applications for a paraprofessional. Applicants will be required to work closely under teacher supervision with individual students or small groups of students and provide assistance to teachers in various capacities as assigned. This position is for 27 hours a week with no benefits. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Please send applications to 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 application.
WAYNE COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR (VC) The Wayne County Fire District seeks a dynamic, selfdriven and dedicated individual for a position that offers unique professional challenges and opportunity for professional advancement. The Wayne County Fire District Volunteer Coordinator (VC) will function under the supervision of the WCFD Chief and the WCFD Board of trustees. This position is funded by a FEMA grant and is authorized for 4 years by that funding source. No assurance is given beyond that period and is dependent on continued funding. The rank of the successful candidate for this position will be determined by qualifications set by the Chief and the Board. The person selected will be required to reside in Wayne County to serve in the position. The Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for the following: • Act as training and recruitment officer. • Develop and coordinate a recruitment and retention program. • Establish and maintain records systems to track training and certification of Firefighters. • Assess needs for Personal Protective Equipment and other fire equipment. • Establish regular monthly training programs for each station and assist Battalion Chiefs in providing that training. • Coordinate District wide training programs using UFRA, FFSL, USFM, local and other training providers. • Ensure that as part of station training activities that all equipment is inspected, tested and used regularly to provide proper operations under all conditions. • Tracking the time spent by each FF participating in any department program, based on data received from BCs • In cooperation with the Treasurer and the Chief, provide data and reports required by FEMA for the SAFER grant funds. • Establish professional development plans for personnel and facilitate enrollment in classes and completion of task books, certification records etc. • Submit documentation for the award of training and response stipends. • Act as liaison with the Utah FF Certification Office. • Respond to fires, other emergencies, and requests for service. • Assist the Chief with departmental planning, operations, recordkeeping, public education, grant writing and administration and other official duties. Preferred initial qualifications include: Structural Firefighter I & II; Wildland FF I & II; Haz Mat awareness & Operations; Fire Instructor I. If the candidate does not currently possess those, they are required within 1 year of hire. A salary and benefit package of up to $68,000 is available based on individual needs, qualifications and skills at the discretion of the Fire District Board. Applications are available at the Wayne County Clerk’s office, 18 South Main, Loa, or you can call the Clerk’s office at 435-836-1300 and request one to be emailed to you. Submit application, Resume and Cover Letter to the Wayne County Clerk’s Office by 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 22, 2021. If you have any questions, please call 435-836-1300. Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor
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DWR Stocks More than 8.2 Million Fish Throughout Utah in 2020
Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Utah DWR truck stocking fish in a waterbody. SALT LAKE CITY - In an effort to enhance fishing and boost native fish populations, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources stocks a variety of fish species throughout Utah every year. In 2020, the DWR stocked 8,241,139 fish into 626 local waterbodies. That's
streams where we put fry that we got from the federal government," said Craig Schaugaard, DWR Aquatic Section assistant chief over hatcheries. "We opened our first traditional fish hatchery —where we produced our own eggs and used raceways like we have today—in Mur-
Escalante Prevention Coalition has the opportunity to provide Suicide Prevention Training classes to the Escalante/Boulder Communities. We are encouraging all Businesses, religious groups, families etc, to sign up and take advantage of a useful skill we all can use, especially in the difficult times we are facing in 2020.
Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
2020 Utah DWR Fish Stocking locations map. a total of 1,170,330 pounds of fish. The practice of stocking fish in the Beehive State goes back more than a century, as fish were first formally stocked in Utah in 1871. At that time, fish were transported from other states by train and were stocked into lakes along the train route. In 1897, Utah opened its first hatcheries and started raising trout locally. "These original hatcheries were really impounded
ray in 1899." Over time, the DWR expanded its fish hatchery operations. There are now 13 facilities across Utah. The bulk of the fish stocked in 2020— 7,043,305 of the total—came from these DWR hatcheries. The remaining 1,197,834 fish were transported from various hatcheries across the U.S., including hatcheries in Utah, Arkansas and Nebraska. Two federal fish hatcheries in Utah also provided some of the total.
"Our hatcheries are important because they provide the majority of the fish we stock in the state," Schaugaard said. "Stocking is a crucial management tool that we use to provide Utahns with the numbers and species of fish that they desire. Stocking fish helps ensure that the public has a great fishing experience." The DWR stocked 21 different fish species in 2020. This includes nine different cutthroat trout groups and five separate strains of rainbow trout. It also includes channel catfish, largemouth bass, black crappie, grass carp, wipers and bluegill from Arkansas and Utah, as well as Arctic grayling raised from eggs received from Wyoming and tiger muskie from Nebraska. The agency's hatcheries produce multiple strains of some species, and some of the fish are sterile (meaning they can't reproduce). Producing sterile fish is an important management tool that helps control fish populations in various waterbodies. Several native species were also stocked in 2020, including Virgin River chub, bonytail chub and June sucker. In recent years, June suckers have made an impressive recovery due to conservation efforts. They were proposed for downlisting in 2019. The final rule reclassifying June suckers from endangered to threatened was published at the beginning of the new year. The reclassification takes effect Feb. 3. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources