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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Torrey P & Z Commission Meeting
January 20 & 25 by Torrey Planning and Zoning Commission TORREY Torrey Town’s Planning and Zoning Commission met on January 20 and January 25 to receive public comments about a proposed zoning ordinance and to review those comments. Commissioners present were Carrie Torrey, Tracy Potter, Richard Jensen, Don Gomes, and Mary Bedingfieldsmith. When the commission finished its regular business on the 20th, it opened a public hearing. Approximately 25 people attended the meeting in person, and another 25 or so attended via an online meeting platform. In total, the commission received 96 sets of comments regarding the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance. Commission chair, Mary Bedingfieldsmith, gave opening remarks to create a context for understanding the change to the ordinance. She explained it has taken two years of work to create a more detailed zoning ordinance for Torrey. The purpose of the proposed ordinance amendment is to support the town in expanding its business district and accommodating the needs of its residences, while protecting itself from the negative effects of expansion that have plagued other national park gateway communities. She explained that all ordinances evolve over time, depending on the wants and needs of the town as it Torrey P & Z Cont'd on page 2
LOVE STORY A Wayne County True Love Story of Over Fifty Years by Jillian Fahey
Wayne County Commission February 1
DWR is looking for a Fish Culturist to join the DWR hatchery team, as well as looking for funding from the legislature to rebuild the springs at the Loa Fish Hatchery by Amiee Maxwell
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Marsha Chappell holds a photo of her and husband Don Chappell on their wedding day. They were married for fifty-three years before Don sadly passed away five years ago. WAYNE COUNTY Wayne County has many love stories like the one enjoyed by Marsha Lynn Taylor Chappell and Don Chappell. They were both raised as Wayne County farm kids. Marsha grew up with her parents and a younger sister in Loa. Her family farmed cows, had a potato crop, and all of them loved music and dancing. The largest gift she can remember was the piano her parents somehow managed to afford for her eighth birthday. She used it well and learned to play piano for Primary and other church and family events. Don was named for an uncle who fought in World
Intermountain Healthcare Laboratories Process More Than One Million COVID-19 Test Results Since Beginning of Pandemic
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Intermountain Healthcare has surpassed a medical milestone of more than one million COVID-19 tests results processed as of January 28, 2021. MURRAY - Intermountain Healthcare has reached a unique COVID-related medical milestone: the health system just surpassed more than one million COVID-19 test results processed—a milestone reached nearly a year after the virus was identified in the United States. “This milestone highlights the important role laboratories have played in combating COVID-19 and keeping the public safe,” said
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Karen Brownell, assistant vice president of laboratory services at Intermountain Healthcare. “I’m so proud of what our caregivers have accomplished,” said Brownell. “From our curbside caregivers who collected samples in triple digit heat and the freezing cold, to our lab caregivers and scientists across the Intermountain Healthcare sysMedical Milestone Cont'd on page 8
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
THURS. FEBRUARY 11 - WED. FEBRUARY 17
Some snow showers return to the forecast for this week, with 40-50% chances of snow on Friday and Sunday. Otherwise, partly cloudy with highs in the high 30s to low 50s; lows in the teens and 20s. Winds variable from 10 to 15 mph.
War II. His father died when he was just three months old, and his mother remarried when he was five years old. The blended family had an overflowing house in Bicknell. With twelve children, there was plenty of work to go around. Don spent summers hauling hay for other farmers for spending money. Don and Marsha got to know each other when they both entered high school in Bicknell, which included 7th 12th grade. The middle school in Bicknell now stands where the old high school was located. They had a small, close knit group of friends and did almost everything together. Everyone participated in ev-
Bryce Canyon City Town Council February 4 by Kadi Franson BRYCE - Mayor Syrett facilitated and Sydney SyrettLamas took the minutes. The Bryce City Council Meeting began with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Morris Peacock, a CPA from the Hinton Burdick Accounting Firm, provided an overview of the Bryce Canyon City financial audit. He spent some time familiarizing council members with the various sections of the report. In general revenue trends, Peacock mentioned that resort taxes were up and sales taxes were down. Most of the revenue comes from sales tax, resort tax, and unrestricted earnings, he said. He praised Town Clerk Sydney Syrett-Lamas for her bookkeeping skills, saying that it is rare to find zero errors when conducting audits for small communities. He concluded that the town is doing great. Mayor Syrett provided an update on the process of migrating the town council’s digital content to Google Workspace and changing email address endings. The workspace is up and running, Bryce Council Cont'd on page 8
erything; sports, drama, music—they did it all. Marsha says, “There weren’t enough students in the school to be picky. The boys would do the sports, the girls were part of the Pep Club and FHA,” and all of them would pitch in with the band and plays. Dancing was immensely popular, so there were a lot of dances. An important yearly dance was the Gold and Green Ball that was held annually. Everyone went, even if they didn’t have a date. Whole families participated. Other dances were regularly held in A Love Story Cont'd on page 3
WAYNE COUNTY - After a prayer for more snow and the Pledge of Allegiance, Kevin Bunnell, Southern Region Supervisor of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR), provided an update on Wayne County related wildlife happenings. He first provided a staffing update, noting that the DWR has eight full-time employees in the county. He then introduced Julie Sabattis, a new DWR law enforcement officer, and Levi Watkins, new Wayne County wildlife biologist. They are currently looking for a Fish Culturist to join the DWR hatchery team, and the commissioners requested that this position be filled by a local resident. Bunnel then informed the commission that the DWR is asking for funding from the legislature to rebuild the springs at the Loa Fish Hatchery. “Fisheries that have good water sources are very valuable to us,” said Bunnell. He then mentioned that a predator management bill passed by the Utah Legislature last spring has allowed them to be more aggressive at predator removal. They’ve harvested over twenty mountain lions from Boulder Mountain this past year. There was also talk of a delisting proposal for the prairie dog and sage grouse, aspen regeneration projects, and the
need to channelize Bicknell Bottoms. Trent Wilde, Utah State University (USU) Extension Associate Professor, then discussed the USU Cooperative Agreement for 2021. Wilde gave a quick history of the land grant university system (federal land was sold to build universities for agricultural research with the purpose of sharing research with rural areas) and explained that this process requires an agreement between local, state, and federal entities. The commissioners approved this agreement for the next year and will consider adopting a multi-year agreement in the future. Colleen Allen then presented a subdivision request for Adrian Ruger. Ruger is asking that two one-acre lots be divided from one of his current parcels. He also requested that part of this parcel be incorporated into his home parcel. This request was reviewed and approved by the commission. Kelly Chappell, Design Engineer at Ensign Engineering, then asked the commission to sponsor a semi-regional water system study. This study would be fully funded by the state; no Wayne Commission Cont'd on page 3
Capitol Reef National Park Seeks Comments on Orchard Rehabilitation Project
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Capitol Reef National Park is seeking comment on a rehabilitation project of historic Fruita orchards, which is set to begin the fall of 2021. CAPITOL REEF N.P. Capitol Reef National Park is seeking public comments on an orchard replanting project to begin in fall of 2021. The project will initiate longterm rehabilitation of several historic Fruita orchards. To provide comments and learn more about the Orchard Rehabilitation Project, visit the Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) site at: https://parkplanning.nps. gov/careorchardrehab. The orchards of the Fruita Rural Historic District are one of the largest in the U.S. Na-
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tional Park System and are significant to the park’s history and cultural heritage. They provide valuable fruit harvest and educational opportunities that can be enjoyed by all visitors. Several orchards have lost most of their original trees and with continued losses expected, replanting is needed to maintain their historic integrity. “Many orchards are in decline due to old age, disease, and other factors. It is essential to begin sustained replanting of park orchards to maintain the integrity of the Fruita historic landscape” says park
Horticulturist Fritz Maslan. Work planned for 2021 will focus on the Guy Smith and Cook orchards and will consist of removing remaining trees and then regrading and amending soils to revitalize orchard soil health. In 2022, historically appropriate saplings will be planted. Lessons learned from this project, including input from the public, will inform upcoming orchard projects that sustain this precious resource into the
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FYI Panguitch Column Not the Place for Politics Opinions! We all have them. Thanks to The Insider newspaper for giving us all a chance to exercise our right to freedom of speech. So here is mine. As a regular contributor to the newspaper, I can appreciate Mack Oetting's desire to report on the happenings in the Panguitch area. In fact, he posts a weekly article titled "FYI Panguitch." The exception was last week when he and The Insider newspaper decided to use the space to go on a 7+ paragraph rant on politics over our new administration. While I can appreciate his opinions, what I did not appreciate was that the article fell under the "FYI Panguitch" column within this newspaper.
It is just my opinion that Mack Oetting does not speak for me as a Panguitch area resident, and I have a hunch that his opinion from last week reflects the opinions of very few of the Panguitch area residents. My take on it is this. If you want to report on all of the good things happening in our community, go for it! Garfield County and all of its small towns have plenty of good things happening. If you want to go on a political rant over the new federal administration, submit a letter to the editor or keep it to yourself because "FYI PANGUITCH" is not the place. Jake Schoppe, Panguitch
Torrey P & Z: Public comments
were accepted during the January 20 Torrey P & Z Commission meeting. On the 25th, the Commission reviewed suggestions and agreed to recommend a revised ordinance amendment to the Torrey Town Council. Torrey P & Z
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grows and changes, and that good zoning supports positive neighborly relationships. The commission first listened to comments of the attendees and then answered questions. The public was well prepared, made many useful recommendations, and asked several clarifying questions. There was broad agreement that the public wants to preserve the character of Torrey, plan for its future, and protect itself from chaotic development. It was also clear that people need time to absorb the details of the proposed ordinance, while making sure it isn’t overly restrictive. On January 25, the commission met for a second time. Commissioners reviewed every suggestion that was made to improve the ordinance and made several significant changes based on public comments. These include combining the proposed agriculture overlay with the rural residential zone. This created one zone referred to as res/ ag. They noted confusion about the difference between a heritage overlay and a historic zone. The commission proposed a heritage overlay in the new ordinance because
it is more flexible than a historic zone, and they voted to include a definition that would clarify people’s understanding of what a heritage overlay is. Another clarification was made regarding landscaping, a requirement which is proposed to mitigate potential negative consequences when commercial development abuts residential properties. The space for this buffering is included within the setback area and it is not additional to it. The commission agreed that landscaping may be installed over time. After several comments regarding the proposed size of an accessory building, the commission agreed to enlarge the footprint to 2,000 square feet, while establishing a height restriction of 26 feet. The commission unanimously agreed to recommend the revised ordinance amendment to the Torrey Town Council for acceptance at its February 11 regular meeting. If the council approves the new ordinance, Torrey will have increased ability to envision and manage its future. Torrey Town Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM June - Oct. and 5:30 PM Nov. - May - unless otherwise noted.
Orchard Rehab: Many orchards are in decline due to old age, disease, and other factors. It is essential to begin sustained replanting of park orchards to maintain the integrity of the Fruita historic landscape. —Fritz Maslan, Capitol Reef National Park Horticulturist Orchard Rehab
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future. There are several ways to comment, either virtually or in-person: • February 25, 2021 at 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm mountain time: virtual public meeting via webinar, • February 26, 2021 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm mountain time: on-site public meeting, • March 4, 2021 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm mountain time: on-site public meeting. The virtual public meet-
ing will be open to all interested parties. The on-site public meetings will be limited to 30 participants each and hosted at Capitol Reef National Park, site to be determined later. To participate, visit the project website at: https:// parkplanning.nps.gov/careorchardrehab. For more information about the orchard rehabilitation project at Capitol Reef National Park, visit: https:// www.nps.gov/care/learn/management/publicinvolvement. htm. —National Park Service
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Notes from the Nuthatch The Ravens of Silent City by Kadi Franson There is a chapter on ravens in Craig Child’s “The Animal Dialogues: Uncommon Encounters in the Wild.” He shares a memory of following a raven across a desert basin in southeastern Utah into the confines of a narrow canyon. His pursuit leads to the unsettling discovery of an entire roost nestled within the shadowy secrecy of a crag. As he details his findings: seemingly ritualist bird behavior involving owl feathers, territorial displays, and having stones thrown at him, it becomes clear why one of the plural nouns for ravens is an “unkindness.” Some time ago, I observed that each day, around sunset, ravens from all over Bryce Canyon National Park fly southward. Groups of two or three careen over the rim and navigate through hoodoos, honking and making the sounds of rocks being knocked across the bottom of a riverbed. It seemed as though they were all heading to the same place to convene, yet I could never discover where it was, exactly, that they were headed. After reading Craig Child’s chapter on ravens, it became paramount to find out what these intelligent sorcerers might be up to. Late one afternoon, we embarked on a pilgrimage to the rim to enjoy the pale hues of a winter sunset. I peered through my monocular, scanning the hoodoos. The ravens were present, as usual, flying in small groups to unknown destinations, their guttural croaks echoing across the stone. In an aimless scan of distant dolomite, I noticed a black fleck adorning a hoodoo. A further scan revealed several more. Before long, I had spotted over 100 ravens perched within the alcoves and spires of Silent City. So, here were their hidden ledges!
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Ravens of Silent City.
Not long after this breakthrough, we decided to conduct a closer investigation of the Silent City raven-tidings, and so packed a bag and headlamps and descended into the amphitheater. We stood in deep snow, the sky above us reduced to an erratic strip of twilight by towering walls of stone. Soon enough, the ravens came. As we gazed upwards, they crisscrossed the window of sky like bats, the geology suddenly gothic, the hoodoos transformed into belfries. Gargoyles stationed high above sent whizzing stones down to our feet. We sheltered below rock awnings and silently attended their evening display, rapt and enchanted, yet feeling disquieted by a prevailing sense of unwelcome. Kind or unkind, the Silent City ravens add much to the mystery, legend, and rhythm of Bryce Canyon National Park. A new explanation for hoodoo erosion has emerged: it isn’t the freeze-thaw cycles that have been slowly toppling this geology. Rather, it is the incremental work of ravens over eons: each pebble sent tumbling from its tower, one beak full at a time. Notes from the Nuthatch is a nature column written by Kadi Franson, a naturalist and artist living in Garfield County.
Goings on... The Wayne County Sheriff's Office and the BLM are Asking for Information Regarding 2020 Vandalism
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The BLM and the Wayne County Sheriff's Office is looking for information regarding a vandalism that occured in Nov. 2020.
WAYNE COUNTY - The Wayne County Sheriff's Office and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Richfield Field Office is asking anyone with information regarding the identy of the individual(s) responsible for the vandalism of the BLM Big Rocks OHV Open Area sign that occured on November 28, 2020 at 6:30 pm. Contact the Wayne County Sheriff's Office at (435) 8361308 or the Richfield BLM Office at (435) 704-7560. —Bureau of Land Management
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A Love Story: Marsha still misses Don every day.
She also looks forward to their future reunion but she says, “I’m not ready to throw in the towel yet. I have too many years ahead to accomplish new and old vistas and projects.”
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Marsha holds side-by-side couples photos of her and Don Chappell. They were married for fifty-three years. ing steady when the spiral staircase in the Manthey got to their ti Temple. They waited to have senior year. They a reception in Loa a week after stayed in touch the wedding. Their marriage as both started flourished through four chilcollege—Don at dren, eleven grandchildren, the University of eight moves and fifty-three Utah and Mar- years together until his death sha at Stevens- five years ago. When asked what advice Henager College. They dated in she would give to other couSalt Lake City, ples, Marsha answered, “Hang but also saw other in there. One of the most important things is to never people. They got en- put off today for ‘someday.’ gaged on Christ- Never put off someone today mas Eve 1961, for sometime in the future as you don’t know how long that Courtesy Jillian Fahey three years after their first date. He future will be. Do things toMarsha and Don Chappell. did not get down gether. There is no such thing on one knee. She remembers as a fifty-fifty marriage, love A Love Story that they had talked about en- unconditionally. You have Cont'd from page 1 gagement and marriage, but to work at a successful marthe Lyman Ward Building. he chose her ring on his own. riage.” Money was scarce so the boys Solitaire rings were popular, Marsha still misses Don drove old cars, and everyone but she didn’t particularly like every day. She also looks forwould chip in a little money them, so Don picked a unique, ward to their future reunion to pay for gas. Don would one-of-a-kind setting. but she says, “I’m not ready to pick Marsha up in his 1949 Don and Marsha were throw in the towel yet. I have Dodge clunker. married in the Manti Temple too many years ahead to acDances usually had live in July 1962. Don’s great- complish new and old vistas bands, and it wasn’t until the grandfather Aegard was one of and projects.” fifties that Marsha remembers the artisans who helped carve the first time they danced to a record. The Taylor family did not have a TV until MarDWR sha was a sophomore. When updates, the USU Cooperative Agreement for 2021, they weren’t dancing, the kids were making their own a subdivision request for Adrian Ruger, fun. Schoolmates would often and a regional water system study to assess whether meet up at someone's house the Loa, Fremont, Lyman, and Bicknell water to eat and just spend time to- systems can be combined discussed. gether. Hunting rabbits and left out,” said Commissioner Wayne Commission ice skating were two favorite Wood. Chappell explained that Cont'd from page 1 pastimes. the distance between Torrey Don and Marsha had and Bicknell is a challenge, county funds would be used. their first date on the Christbut they can potentially do a The study will assess whether mas Eve of their sophomore phased approach. First, they the Loa, Fremont, Lyman, and year. I asked her to describe will gather data from each of Bicknell water systems can be him, “Brown eyes, dark the town’s water systems, then combined. “Loa and Fremont brown hair. Quiet but always assess what infrastructure will systems actually cross each very nice,” and “very bashbe needed, and then come up other,” noted Chappell. ful.” When she first talked to with a proposal. If feasible Chappell explained that him because she thought he and desired by the community, this would be a backup syswas cute, he was at his lockthey will then attempt to find tem. It would help the commuer and he blushed. Even his funding. The commission apnity better use water if there ears were bright red, and she proved Chappell’s request for was a source contamination thought that was cute too. support. issue or at times of extended They went on dates toThe Wayne County Comdrought. “Why not help out gether, and with other peomission meets the first and neighboring communities,” is ple, as they continued into third Monday of every month their sophomore and junior the message Chappell has reat the Wayne County Courtceived from the town councils. years. They saw each other house in Loa. “Torrey is going to feel frequently, even when they weren’t on a date, since they socialized with their class. It was fun since everyone was focused on enjoying time as a group and not just pairing off. Marsha remembers going to see Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds and that Don excused himself and slipped out of the theatre when the movie got especially frightening. The Chappells were go-
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News from Bryce Valley Schools
by Mack Oetting
State Wrestling Championship in Richfield is coming up, Bobcats basketball has a mixed week, and Panguitch will host the regional playoffs
PANGUITCH - Tomorrow is the State Wrestling Championship at SVC in Richfield. The Cats have a really good young team this year. I was told that the competitors this year were only going to be given two passes instead of the usual four. It doesn’t make much sense because only 1A schools will be competing this year. The arena seats eight thousand people. Wrestling draws really big crowds who are there to cheer on their teams and family members that are taking part. In last week’s tour-
naments, there were two brackets, and Piute and Bryce Valley were competing in the other bracket. Good luck, Cats. You are the best. Bobcat basketball teams had kind of a bad week. The boys split their two games. They lost to Piute on their home turf in a real squeaker, losing 40 to 38. The Cats led the T-Birds at the half by 7, 25 to 18. In the last quarter, the Birds outscored the Cats, 10 to 4. Hatch and Bennett each scored 10 points, and Fullmer chipped in 8. It is always tough to beat good teams on their home court. However, the Cats caught fire in their game against Wayne, outscoring them 70 to 40. Seven players got in the scoring column, with Wolfey leading the way with 17, Bennett with 14, and Talbot with 10. The Cats have games this week, including a game with Pinnacle last night, a game
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with Valley on Saturday, and the Cats will be seeking revenge for their loss against the Buffalos. The Lady Cats didn’t have a good week either, losing to Piute 24 to 47. The Cats are showing their youthfulness in these games lately. Holman had 11 points, and Orton put in 8. I couldn’t get the scores from their game against Valley. The ladies have two more games left on their schedule, against Milford on the 10th and Wayne in Panguitch on the 12th. Well, for the first time in history the regional playoffs will be in Panguitch. On the 17th, the girls will have a playin game, and on the 18th, the boys will also have a play-in game. The tournament will be on the 19th and 20th, and the girls and boys will alternate games. Good luck to both teams. Now is when your season starts.
Panguitch Places First in UHSAA Division 1A Tournament by Jake Schoppe
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Panguitch Bobcats wrestling team celebrates a win at division 1A wrestling. guitch on January 28th. Henrie, 126 - Kolt Pace/ There were six southern Wayne, 132 - Porter Schoppe/ Utah teams that com- Panguitch, 138 - Riley Edpeted in the tournament. wards/Wayne, 145 - Quaid The regional or (divi- Thompson/Milford, 152 sional) tournament helps Marcus Wilson/Wayne, 160 set placing for the state - Luke Finicum/Milford, 170 tournament to be held on - Blake Barnes/Milford, 182 February 12th in Rich- - Calvin Holm/Milford, 195 - Skyler Williams/Milford, field, Utah. Teams that placed at 220 - Wade Christensen/Panthe tournament include: guitch, and 285 - Cole HarPanguitch in 1st place, land/Panguitch. Due to the COVID-19 Milford in 2nd place, rules set by UHSAA, the wresWayne in 3rd place, DiaCourtesy Jake Schoppe mond Ranch Academy in tling season has felt a bit short. Panguitch Coach Dr. Collin Mar4th place, Water Canyon No over-night tournaments shall coaches Cole Harland in his in 5th place, and Escalan- were allowed this year. Parfinals match. te in 6th place. Individual ents and wrestlers have been PANGUITCH - Utah 1st place results in weight grateful for the phenomenal High School Activities As- classes were as follows: referees that we have throughsociation (UHSAA) regional 106 - Owen Crofts/Pan- out Utah that have helped keep wrestling tournament for Di- guitch, 113 - Hunter Dickin- the sport alive. vision 1A was held in Pan- son/Panguitch, 120 - Bryson
by Brooklyn Syrett
Lady Mustangs and Mustangs Basketball have their final games of the season this week, Mustang Wrestlers head to State, and BV Elementary Student Council awarded certificates
BRYCE - It has been another busy week for the Bryce Valley Lady Mustangs. They finished the week off with a great win against the Panguitch Lady Bobcats. The game started slow, but picked up in intensity towards the end. Senior Kezli Floyd hit a much-needed 3-point shot to give the Mustangs just the boost they needed to clench the win. Kristen Stewart finished with nine points and had some great shots in the paint. Amanda Chynoweth, Reagan Syrett, and Brooklyn Syrett contributed for a win with a final score of 28-33. They took their game on the road to Milford and surprised a lot of Tiger fans when the Mustang’s defense held their team from getting a win. Brooklyn Syrett hit some foul shots at the end of the game to seal the win with a final score of 28-34. They possibly were headed to Wendover on Saturday, February 6th, to play the Wildcats. The Lady Mustangs will finish their regular season with a home game against the Escalante Moquis on Friday, February 12th. The Mustang wrestling team will head to state on Friday, February 12th. We have five team members that qualified. Ben Jensen, Dallen Platt, Isaac Leech, Mason Beesley and Collin Stewart will represent the Mustangs. Good luck to them and their coaches! The Mustang boys basketball team also had a busy week. They traveled to Parowan and met an aggressive and talented Ram team. After only scoring 12 points in the first half, the Mustangs made a run at the end of the game. It just wasn’t enough, as they were handed only their 2nd loss of the season with a final score 48-41. They bounced back, and the loss made them hungry for yet another win. The Valley Buffaloes were caught off guard as the Mustangs ran away with a win at home with the score of 69-55. Sergio Vasquez, Quayden Tebbs and Treyson
Roberts all scored in the double digits. Amazing defense was played by the whole team, and Brock Syrett had some great assists to help the team with the win. They traveled to Wendover to meet a tough Wildcat team on Saturday, February 6th. The Mustangs will finish off their regular season next week, and they will travel to Milford on Thursday, February 11th, and have their final home game with Diamond Ranch on Saturday, February 13th. Bryce Valley Elementary was able to take a reward trip to the Gem Theatre in Panguitch last week. This is such an amazing opportunity for a great bunch of students. The Student Council was awarded
their certificates. The members include Chris Beesley, President; Mia Barna, Vice President; James Eagar, Secretary (not pictured-moved); Sharlize Singleton, Historian; Anthony Russo, 4th grade rep (not pictured); Mirand Beesley, 4th grade rep; Andrew Jones, 5th grade rep; Lindi Rich, 5th grade rep; Shiley Richards, 6th grade rep; Taj Morse, 6th grade rep. These students plan and represent the elementary. Thanks to all their hard work. They also had the 100th day (101st this year) of school. The students are encouraged to dress up and several activities are held on this momentous occasion every year. One fun activity has always been to bring 100 of something or a project using 100 items.
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Bryce Valley Elementary Student Council members receive their certificates.
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1st graders, Heston Roberts and Annalyn Beesley, bring "101" items to school in order to celebrate the 101st day of school. Every year, normally on the 100th day of school, students celebrate this milestone with activities. One favorite activity has been to bring 100 of something to school or to do a project using 100 items.
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Wills, Trusts, and More
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Estate Planning for Children with Disabilities by Jeffery J. McKenna Making an estate plan is not something that anyone looks forward to doing. It is difficult to make difficult decisions about what we want to happen to our property after we die. Parents of children with disabilities have additional apprehensions about making estate plans. These parents are anxious about their disabled child's future. Parents worry about who will care for their disabled child, where their child will live, what services their child will need, and what can be done to protect their child's eligibility for needed services. Parents may believe that when they die, other family members will take care of their child with a disability, despite the fact that they have never discussed this with any other family members. The size of your estate is irrelevant. What is important is that you make plans about how your resources will be used after you die. Lack of planning could have serious negative consequences for a child with a disability— whether it be a young child or an adult child. When you meet with your estate planning attorney, you should explain the nature and severity of your child's disability to the attorney. You should be sure that the at-
torney understands what your child can do with respect to making decisions about medical care, money, where to live, and other activities which he or she will have to carry on after you die. Trusts are often very good mechanisms for parents of a child with a disability to use in planning for their child's financial future. A well-drafted trust can enhance the quality of life of an individual with a disability. Your trustee is legally obligated to follow your instructions. Some parents are intimidated by the thought of having a trust because they think it is too complicated. Parents sometimes avoid discussing the possibility of establishing a trust because they plan to leave money to their other children whom they believe will use the money to care for the child with a disability. Leaving the money outright to the other children is risky. The other children have no legal obligation to use that money for their sibling with a disability. If the other children die before the child with a disability, or get a divorce, or suffer a bankruptcy, the funds may not be used as intended. A trust can serve various purposes such as paying bills, paying for services that are provided to the child with a disability,
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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. and providing goods and services that the government will not supply. A trust can meet changing needs and circumstances. There are different ways to create a legal trust. A popular trust for people with disabilities is referred to as a “supplemental needs” trust. It is wise to discuss your options with an attorney and make your choices based on what will best serve your needs and the needs of your disabled child. There may well be options that you were unaware of that may give you and your family members great peace of mind.
My boyfriend, Tim, a mechanic, does work for the Air Force Academy. One day, a guard asked, "Mind if our new guard dog practices sniffing your truck? Tim obliged and the dog went to work. Almost immediately, it latched onto a scent and jumped into the truck bed sniffing furiously. Tim became nervous. There were no drugs or weapons. What could the dog be after? A few minutes later, the guard approached Tim. "Sorry," he said sheepishly, "our dog ate your lunch."
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l A u G h i N g pOiNt!! Paradise Lost
An Easterner was riding with a rancher over a blistering and almost barren stretch of West Texas, when a strange bird scurried in front of them. Asked by the Easterner what the bird was, the rancher replied, "That's a bird of paradise." The stranger from the East rode on in silence for a moment, then said, "Long way from home, isn't it??"
Shower Thoughts
A garage sale is where you go to buy stuff from other people's garage to put in your own.
Today's Thought
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
sudoku To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9
PUNishment
I call my horse Mayo and sometimes Mayo neighs.
50th Birthday
As my 50th birthday approached, I decided I'd do something adventurous, like sky diving. I was parking at the library and noticed a bumper sticker on the car next to mine. It read, "I'd rather be sky diving." I started to leave a note on the windshield, asking the owner to call me. However, I then noticed, hanging from the rearview mirror, a temporary permit for handicapped parking. I then thought, "Maybe I'll try white-water rafting."
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THEME: U.S. PRESIDENTS ACROSS 1. *Quiz show whistleblower, ____ Stempel 5. Time std. 8. "____ Like it Hot" movie 12. Walkie-talkie word 13. Wild hog 14. Blender setting 15. Coniferous tree 16. Of long ago 17. Gastric problem 18. *A show that had a Ball 20. Surveyor's map 21. Changes to a manuscript 22. Mai follower 23. Get a move on 26. *Superman portrayer 29. Knot-tying words 30. Like unskilled work 33. Play with a bow 35. New Mexico's state flower 37. Will Ferrell's Christmas classic 38. On the radio 39. Nobel Peace Prize capital 40. Beat around the bush 42. Toddler 43. SAT administrator 45. Software plug-ins 47. Facebook photo option 48. Indulgence of impulses 50. Brees or Barrymore 52. *"Dragnet" sergeant 56. Old Brazilian coins 57. Pakistan's official language 58. *"Your Show of Shows" comedian Reiner 59. Novelist Zola 60. Not made up 61. *"The ____ of Night" 62. Extinct bird 63. Call minus c 64. Gloom's companion
DOWN 1. Arizona tribe 2. Bad to the bone 3. Nevada city near Lake Tahoe 4. Warrant for officer promotion with no pay 5. As opposed to stay in 6. Chagall and Anthony 7. 3-pointer in basketball 8. *"Toast of the Town" host 9. Willy of "Free Willy" 10. Track event 11. Always, to a poet 13. Reference to the writer 14. Between larvae and adults 19. Allergic reaction to bee sting 22. ____ Aviv 23. *Ranger's call to Silver 24. Sunbaked, archaically speaking 25. Wall or pedestal support
26. Kon-Tiki, e.g. 27. One of the Muses 28. Offspring 31. Getting warm 32. Not in good health 34. Tiny leftovers 36. *Abbott's comedic partner 38. Online purchase 40. *Marjorie Reynolds in "The Life of Riley" 41. Scolding 44. Schoolmarm's whip 46. Defrosted 48. Popular winter boot brand 49. Put it to the metal 50. Audition tape 51. SWAT attack 52. France/Switzerland border mountain range 53. Carpenter's groove 54. Ben Affleck's 2013 Oscar winner 55. Original matter 56. *Buttons or Skelton
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O bituaries Romell Hepworth
PANGUITCH - The best Dad, Grandpa and Great-grandpa went to be with his sweetheart, Betty, and his son, Brent on February 1, 2021. Romell Edmund Hepworth was born September 12, 1943 to Charles Afton and Sara Cox Hepworth in Panguitch, Utah. He enjoyed his boyhood in Long Valley and Swain’s Creek. He moved to Panguitch when he was 12, and played basketball and baseball in Panguitch, then joined the Navy at 17. During that time he was stationed in San Diego, Japan and Guam. While in the Navy, on leave to Utah, he met his future bride, Betty Shakespear, and they married on September 21, 1963, right after he received an honorable discharge from the military. They began their married life in Panguitch, where Dixie was born, then moved to San Diego for a job opportunity to work in the Shipyard. They grew their family in California having, Heidi, Brent and Nicole. They made many great memories and life long friends during their years there. The mountains and lakes were calling Dad back home, and they moved back to Panguitch in 1978. Dad was a hard worker and did anything he could to support his family. He worked most of his time as a truck driver and at the sawmill. Spending time hunting and fishing with his wife, kids and grandkids brought him his greatest joys in life. Romell was preceded in death by his father Charles Bunny Hepworth, mother Sara Cox Hepworth, brother Charles Hepworth, wife Betty Lou Hepworth, and son Brent Edmund Hepworth. He is survived by his sister Avonell (Grant) Tebbs, daughters Dixie (Monti) Edwards, Heidi (Richard) Williams, and Nicole (Robert) Robinson. Also survived by grandchildren, Michael (Alysha) Edwards, Megan (Rex) Rose, Trevyn (Levi) Thobe, Nathan (Sydnee) Edwards, Teagan Robinson, Jason Williams and Brycen Willams. Great-grandchildren; Kameron, Quintin, Ladanien, Treyden, Madison (His penpal), Klarity, Makraylee, Braylee, Braxton, Drexton, Paislee, and Scarlet. Services were held February 6, 2021 at the Panguitch, Utah Stake Center at 12:00 p.m., interment at Panguitch City Cemetery. In accordance with state health mandates, we as a family asked that social distancing and mask recommendations were followed. Services were arranged with Mosdell Mortuary. We hope there is some great fishing and big trout in Heaven!
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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Winter always tries to fool you with a few springlike days. Saturday and Sunday were good examples of this. There was no wind and 50 degree temperatures. It does look like we may have another small storm coming in this weekend, so enjoy the nice stuff and get outside for a walk or something. The Vegas paper (the only daily paper in Utah) said that Colorado has suffered a drought 16 of the last 20 years. Why is that important to Nevada? That is where they get their water in Lake Mead. Lake Mead is down to record lows, and many of the docks for boat launching are on dry land. That last storm that dropped so much rain on California, and by-passed us, dumped three feet on the eastern part of the country. Speaking of the rain in California, the fire department that I belonged to has a reunion every two years. Last year, it was postponed until this year. It was to be held in Morro Bay. We had plans to go to Monterey and take 101 south, past Big Sur. If you saw the news last week, it isn’t going to happen. A really big part of the 101 was washed out, and it is going to take years to repair it. It is so bad that
they may have to take the road inland. Sunday was the Super bowl game, and, like in the past, it didn’t live up to the hype. Kansas City had nine penalties in the first half and never recovered, losing thirtytwo to nine. Tom Brady won his 7th Super Bowl ring in 11 tries. They did have some great commercials, though. They could have saved their money on the halftime show, though. They are never very good anyway. Some more good news is that both Ford Motor and General Motors Company are launching new battery operated cars. Ford has a Mustang, Mach E, that is comparable with the Tesla. General Motors says that in four years, 30% of their fleet will be battery operated, and in 30 years, all of their fleet will be battery operated. The Federal Government has just given Zion 32 million dollars to purchase battery operated buses to replace their outdated propane operated buses. I believe that the bus company in Bryce is privately owned and won’t be getting any of this money. Besides, they just put in new buses three years ago.
On the home front, the patients in the long term facilities will now be able to have guests. You have to be tested before you can see them, but that only takes 15 minutes. It has been almost a year since they have been allowed guests, so if you have family or friends there, stop in and say hello. Many of the events that are planned and take place in the summertime take many months in planning. I understand that the decision on the Quilt Walk will be made in the middle of April. A decision on the Easter egg hunt will have to be made in a month or so. Our health department is working hard to get the vaccine out to the citizens in Garfield County. I heard on a call from AARP that by the middle of February, they will be dropping the age down to 60 years. I don’t have the number from the health department (it is in Cedar City). Call the hospital, and they will give you the number and make a reservation. I have a friend down in St. George who has tried many times to get a reservation there for the vaccine, only to be told none were available. I told him to look around at how many old ducks live where he is. Garfield County COVID cases have dropped down to one case a day that is testing positive. Between January 24 and February 6, we had only 13 cases. There have been four hundred cases and nine deaths in our county. With the health department doing so well with their shots, I would guess that everyone will have their shots by the end of April. President Biden has extended the sign up period for Affordable Care Act insurance for another two months. There are 11 southern states that refuse to let their citizens have this insurance, and Utah isn’t much better. I know someone who works in the recreation business who only made $13,000 and was told he qualified for Medicaid.
I know another person who has to take vacation days so that she doesn’t make over $18,000. Two years ago, the voters voted to let the people in the state use the Affordable Care Act, but this is what the legislators came up with. It is sad because the Federal Government has, over the last ten years, budgeted $690 million dollars for health care, only to have Utah turn it back. Many people in the country that lost their jobs during the pandemic also lost their health insurance. This is great news for the medical system, that is working deeply in the red, because they have to take patients if they have insurance or not. President Biden has dispatched 1,000 of our on duty military to help out with 100 clinics throughout the country. In January, there were over 30 million shots given out, surpassing the 26 million cases of the virus that tested positive. Johnson and Johnson has their vaccine ready and should be ready for distribution by mid-March. It is a one shot vaccine and should help speed up the process. President Biden got a call from Russia’s head of state, Vladimir Putin, last week. He wanted to extend the nuclear treaty. This treaty involves all of the big countries in the world and stops them from expanding on their weapons. President Trump cancelled the U.S. out of the treaty, and that came due on February 5. This extension will give the countries affected time to draw up a new treaty. This treaty has been in effect since 1993. During the pandemic,, the wealth of the top billionaires increased by 1 ½ trillion dollars. Also, during the same period, 52 people living the American Dream made the list of billionaires. That can buy a lot of mink lined toilet paper. Mack O.
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LegaL Notices PUBLIC NOTICE BEEHIVE TELEPHONE Beehive Telephone Company is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture which provide that no person in the United States on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin or handicap shall be excluded from participation in, or admission or access to, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any of this organization's programs or activities. The person responsible for coordinating this organization's nondiscrimination compliance efforts is Larry Mason, SVPRegulatory Affairs. Any individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has subjected them to discrimination may obtain further information about the statutes and regulations listed above from and/or file a written complaint with this organization; or USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call (800)795-3272 (voice) or (202)720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity employer. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 11, 2021
BOARD VACANCY LOA TOWN Loa Town Board has one position to fill for a Loa Town board member. Interested Applicants must be a full-time resident and reside inside Loa Town limits. This position is an appointed position until the next election. Please turn in a resume and brief explanation of why you would want to be on the town board to the Loa Town Office no later than February 10, 2021 by 5 pm. We will contact all applicants for an interview to be held at the board’s regularly scheduled meeting on February 11, 2021 at 7:30 pm. If you need more information, please contact Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160 or 435-616-2643. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 4 & 11, 2021 PUBLIC HEARING LOA TOWN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION The purpose of this notice is to inform you that the Loa Town Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 18 @ 6 pm at Wayne County Commission Chambers, Loa Courthouse, 18 S. Main. The purpose of this public hearing will be to receive comments regarding the update of a general plan for Loa Town. All Loa Town residents invited to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 11 & 18, 2021 NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE FROM: RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL TO: INDUSTRIAL WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INTENDED USE: CUSTOM MEAT PROCESSING AND PACKING ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED BY: D. SHANE BRADBURY & KEHL BRADBURY A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD PRIOR TO THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON: FEBRUARY 24, 2021 @ 7 PM WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LEGAL DES: 2 acres in E1/2SE1/4NE1/4 Section 21 T28S R3E Location: approx: 2200 S HWY 24 Lyman, UT 84749 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 11 & 18, 2021 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 Mar. 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) 95-5438 (a46653): Stuart and Heidi Dobson, Wayne County Water Conservancy District propose(s) using 0.0197 cfs OR 10 ac-ft. from groundwater (8 miles west of Hanksville) for COMMERCIAL: RV Park (88 sites at 100 gpd/unit). 61-3254 (a46654): Yaodan Lu propose(s) using 0.0015 cfs OR 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles SE of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 95-5104 (a46662): David A. Hart, Robyn Russell propose(s) using 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5 miles south of Notom) for DOMESTIC. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 4 & 11, 2021
PUBLIC NOTICE BEEHIVE TELEPHONE COMPANY Beehive Telephone Company is a telecommunications provider of basic and enhanced services within its service territory. Beehive is an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier and as such, receives support from the Federal Universal Service Fund. Monthly local service charges are as follows: Single Party Residence Service: $18.00 Single Party Business Service: $27.50 State Mandated Emergency 911 Services Each Telephone Number: $1.48 State Universal Service Charge Each Line: $0.60 Federal Mandated Subscriber Line Charge Each Single Line Residence & Business Telephone Number: $6.50 Each Business Multi-Line & Pay Telephone Number: $9.20 Customers of basic service have access to the public switched network, minutes of use for local service provided at no additional charge, and access to emergency 911 services. Toll limitation services are also available for qualifying lowincome customers. Lifeline service is available for qualifying low-income customers. The federal Lifeline benefit may be applied to either qualifying voice services or qualifying broadband services. Broadband internet access service is available. Purchase of Broadband may require purchase of additional services. Beehive offers the following speeds and rates: • Residential 6/1Mbps: $59.95 • Residential 10/1Mbps: $59.95 • Residential 50/25Mbps: $99.95 • Residential 100/50Mbps: $124.95 • Residential 1G/100Mbps: $149.95 • Business 6/1Mbps: $59.95 • Business 10/1Mbps: $59.95 • Business 50/25Mbps: $109.95 • Business 100/50Mbps: $134.95 • Business 1G/100 Mbps: $159.95 Not all speeds may be available in your area. To find out what speeds are available in your area or to order services please call us at 800-615-8021. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 11, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE BEEHIVE TELEPHONE Lifeline service is a government program designed to make monthly residential telecommunication services more affordable to eligible low-income customers. Customers who are eligible for the Lifeline program are also eligible for toll blocking at no additional charge. The Federal and State Lifeline discount can be applied to qualifying voice or broadband services. The Lifeline program is administered by the Universal Service Administration Company for all lifeline services nationwide. To find out of more about the Lifeline program and eligibility requirements visit https://www. lifelinesupport.org/. Lifeline is a non-transferable service and eligible subscribers may receive assistance from only one wireline or wireless telecommunications provider per household. Only eligible customers may enroll in the program. To verify eligibility and apply for Lifeline service discounts, the required application must be completed and certified online at https://nationalverifier.servicenowservices.com/lifeline. Customers who willfully make false statements to obtain Lifeline benefits can be punished by fine or imprisonment or can be barred from the program. Basic services are offered to all customers in Beehive Telephone’s service territories at the rates, terms, and conditions specified in Beehive’s tariff. Eligible subscribers verified and certified by the Universal Service Administration Company will receive the discount prescribed by Federal and State regulation. If you have any questions regarding Lifeline service or would like to apply for Lifeline service, please call us at 800-615-8021. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 11, 2021 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CIRCLEVILLE TOWN CIRCLEVILLE, UT CIRCLEVILLE TOWN PARK DOCUMENT 001113 Sealed Bids for the construction of the Circleville Town Park will be received, by Circleville Town via Quest CDN online bid submission process at 2 P.M. local time on February 18th, 2021. The Project consists of 7,990 SF of concrete flatwork, 4,221 sf post tensioned concrete court, 210 sf of chain link fence, and utilities. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Ensign Engineering, 225 North 100 East, Richfield, UT 84701; Kelly Chappell; 435.896.2983, kchappell@ensignutah.com. Electronic copies of the bid documents will be made available on Ensign Engineering’s website at www.ensigneng.com/index. php/bid-access A pre-bid conference will not be held, but Kelly Chappell may be available for questions until the last day for questioning on February 16th 2021. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Owner: Circleville Town By: Kolby Willis Title: Mayor Date: 1/6/21 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 4 & 11, 2021
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DeVon Holt
TORREY - We lost our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather, DeVon L. Holt, on January 31, 2021. DeVon was born December 11, 1930 in Torrey, Utah to Claude McClaine and Leona Pectol Holt, and grew up during the great depression. Although times were tough, he had a great childhood with cows, pigs, horses, dogs and a mischievous nature in life where none of the chickens or melons in town were safe. He gave us many stories of his happy life in Torrey. He was an avid hunter and fisherman everywhere in the area and spent some years logging on the Boulder Mountain. He married Vionne Duke in 1951 and went into the Air Force with basic training in San Antonio and then was stationed in Washington during the Korean War. From there, they made their home in Salt Lake, producing three exceptional children. DeVon was an excellent mechanic but being Mr. Personality, he became successful as a salesman for Western Dental in their toughest states. He was later awarded the booming Las Vegas market where he lived for many years and finally retired there. Although he could have traveled the world, he could never find a place he loved more than Wayne County and most of the family vacations were back here exploring in the Jeep where he taught us so much about this land that he loved. He loved the deer hunt and knew the mountain intimately. Some years ago, he was able to acquire the family homestead where he grew up and spent most of his summers building life in Torrey again after retirement. He fixed things and tended the gardens and went on frequent picnics with his bride. One of their favorite things was to sit under the porch in those wonderful thunderstorms and then go chasing the resulting floods. After 49 years in Las Vegas, he was finally able to move home, back to the red dirt full-time for his final journey. He loved being back and was always willing to ride in any direction on a moment's notice, especially if there was lunch involved. We will miss his smile, his stories, and silly ways. We will miss his unwavering love and support. He is survived by his wife of 70 years; his sister, LeOla Miles, Bellingham, WA; two of his three children: Rick (Debbie) Holt, Torrey; Bonnie McGrew, Overton, NV; his three grandchildren: Trisha (Kyle) Preston, Colby (Kristy) Holt, Cody McGrew; and 5 great-grandchildren whom he has loved more than life itself. Preceded in death by his son, Joel Holt; parents; three siblings: Marthella (Don) Dowding, Mack (Lorraine) Holt, Keith (Martha) Holt. A hearty thank-you to Tri county services and especially Mary Hickman-Graham for making his life so much better here. Graveside services and interment will be held Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Torrey Cemetery with military honors by the Harold Brown American Legion Post #92 and Air Force Honor Guard. Family and friends closest to DeVon may call Friday evening, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the Magleby Mortuary in Richfield. Due to COVID-19, all attendees must wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www. maglebymortuary.com
Barbara C. Pace 1921 - 2021
TEASDALE - Barbara Coombs Pace, beloved and known to all as “Grandma,” passed away peacefully in her home on February 5, 2021. Barbara was born November 9, 1921 in Teasdale, Utah to George Lewis and Mae Williams Coombs. She graduated from Wayne High School in 1940 and attended Utah State University until she married Guy Grigg Pace June 15, 1942 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Barbara was a WWII wife who waited patiently for her husband to return from the war in Europe. She worked side by side with her husband Guy and established a successful farming and ranching business called Pace Ranches. Together they had five children: Richard (1943), Phillip (1946), James Mark (1949), Michelle (1952), and Douglas (1961). Barbara was born of goodly parents and cherished her pioneer heritage. She lived in Teasdale her whole life. She was active in her community. She served with her husband in the Farm Bureau, was a dedicated member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, and the LDS church. She served in the Relief Society, Sunday School, and Primary. She was a mentor and friend to each and every person she met. Barbara was well known for her wonderful meals for family, friends, and workers on Pace Ranches. She was patient, kind, and had an unmatched work ethic. Her talent and love of homemaking is a legacy she has passed on to many. She won many prizes and recognition for her talents as a quilter. Each child and grandchild has been generously given beautiful quilted works of art. Barbara was an optimist and an exemplary role model—a shining example of patience, tolerance, and perseverance for all who knew her. She enjoyed life and gave thanks to her Heavenly Father for 99 happy and successful years on this earth. She will be missed, loved and remembered always by all whose lives she touched. Barbara leaves behind a legacy through her survivors: sons Richard L. Pace (Rebecca), Phillip G. Pace (Jessie), Douglas G. Pace, 18 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, 1 great-greatgrandchild and countless nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Guy G. Pace, a son, Mark Pace, her daughter, Michelle Bearnson, and a daughter in law, Paulyn Pace; and her siblings: Guy L. Coombs, Bernice Baker, Lorea Hall and Laura Coombs. Private family funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. in the Torrey LDS Ward Chapel. Live streaming of the services will be available at: www.springerturner.com under Barbara’s obituary. Friends and family are invited to a public viewing to be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the Torrey LDS Ward Chapel from 10:00 to 12:30 P.M. prior to the services. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all attendees are asked to wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines. Burial will be in the Teasdale Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com
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February 11, 2021
Medical Milestone: I’m so proud of what our
caregivers have accomplished. From our curbside caregivers who collected samples in triple digit heat and the freezing cold, to our lab caregivers and scientists across the Intermountain Healthcare system who process samples 24 hours a day, we’ve met the challenge head on to serve the community.— Karen Brownell, assistant vice president of laboratory services at Intermountain Healthcare Medical Milestone Cont'd from page 1
tem who process samples 24 hours a day, we’ve met the challenge head on to serve the community.” COVID-19 tests are processed at Intermountain’s Central Laboratory on the campus of Intermountain Medical Center in Murray and at Intermountain hospital laboratories throughout the state. Intermountain Laboratory Services completed the one-millionth COVID test result on Jan. 28. Currently, the Intermountain Central Lab can perform more than 7,000 tests per day, and more than 90 percent have results within 24 hours. It was a different story back on March 13, 2020, when the lab began processing the first COVID-19 tests that arrived to be completed. On that first day, the laboratory team performed 14 tests. By mid-week, they were up to 204 tests a day. Initially, a lack of available testing supplies and equipment made it difficult to expand the lab’s capacity. Every time different supplies or new tests were introduced, laboratory clinicians had to develop new rigorous processes to ensure accuracy before it could be used. Bert Lopansri, MD, as-
sociate medical director for infectious diseases and medical director for microbiology for Intermountain Healthcare, says that in his many years of medicine he’s never seen such a stress on supply chains across the globe as the COVID-19 pandemic created in 2020. “The demand for supplies worldwide was unprecedented, and it hindered our ability to ramp up testing,” said Dr. Lopansri. “Thanks to our partnerships with the state lab and ARUP Laboratories, we worked together to share supplies and ensure we could process samples to meet the needs of the community.” Early in the pandemic, the Intermountain Central Lab even worked with the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District to secure the necessary equipment to process even more COVID tests. The lab tests Intermountain uses have changed four times throughout the pandemic as more options have become available and in greater supply. Although the collection of samples has changed from nasopharyngeal swabs to saliva, in most cases, Intermountain Laboratory Services continues to preferentially use polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests because they’re more accurate than antigen rapid tests.
Dr. Lopansri says even after the milestone of more than a million tests have been processed, test accuracy will always be the most important aspect of the team’s work. “The results of a COVID-19 test don’t just have consequences for patients, but for everyone around them,” said Dr. Lopansri. “We don’t want patients to have a false sense of security based on negative results from less accurate tests when they may truly be infected. Our commitment is to the provide the highest quality, accurate test possible.” Brownell says another reason for Intermountain’s testing success is that logistics were established early to set up 25 test sites throughout the state, with caregivers to collect samples and a courier system to expedite delivery to the Intermountain Central Lab. Sterling Bennett, MD, medical director of the Intermountain Central Laboratory, says developing and operationalizing the COVID-19 testing process is one of the biggest medical undertakings he’s ever seen in his 30-year medical career. Dr. Bennett warns people to not get complacent now that there’s a good testing infrastructure in place and the initial COVID vaccines are being distributed. “As a community, we can’t test our way out of this pandemic,” said Dr. Bennett. “Even if our lab processed 10,000 tests a day and they all turned out to be negative, it wouldn’t stop the virus from spreading if people don’t take necessary precautions and then get infected again.” “Testing gives all of us crucial information about who is currently infected, but wearing a mask in public and social distancing is even more important to slowing the spread,” Dr. Bennett noted. Although testing numbers remain high, there isn’t the same shortage on supplies as there was early in the pandemic. This has allowed Intermountain to begin expanding rapid testing at all hospital emergency rooms where results normally take about 45 minutes, said Dr. Bennett. —Intermountain Healthcare
February 15 - 21 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. This will be true for some time: Mars is the one planet in the evening sky (not counting Uranus which is nearby), and it’s high in the southwest at sunset. Mars is 11 lightminutes away, which means that the light of Mars we see now left Mars 11 minutes ago. This is true of radio waves too, which travel at the speed of light. If you were to text “hello” to Mars, your text would arrive 11 minutes later. This distance in miles is 125 million, or 500 times the distance to our moon. Our moon, by the way, is just 4° below Mars on the evening of the 18th, and both will comfortably fit in the field of view of binoculars. February 15 and 16 are good nights to see the thin crescent moon low in the west after sunset. Especially look for “the old moon in the young moon’s arms”—the dark part of the moon that is lit by light reflected up from the earth. To us, the moon is a thin crescent but to whoever is on the moon at this time, the earth is nearly full and enormously bright in the lunar sky. Just as the full moon lights
the earth, so too the full earth lights the moon, and the part lit by earthshine is easy to see. With binoculars, you can even make out the lunar seas. If you have binoculars or a small telescope and you’re up late (or very early), watch the moon move in front of the bright star cluster M35 in the constellation Gemini— the Twins. M35 is a cluster of around 120 stars that were born together about 100 million years ago and that remain as a small group that is easily visible in binoculars and even, to the unaided eye, from a dark location. The moon begins to move in front of the cluster at 2 a.m. MST on the night of Sunday the 21st, actually the morning of the 22nd, and completely covers it an hour later. During that hour, the dark leading edge of the moon covers, or occults, the cluster’s stars one by one. The moon seldom moves in front of a star cluster, so this is a rare and unusual sight. The stars of the cluster, by the way, are about 3,000 light years from earth. The moon is 1¼ light seconds distant.
Thinking of star clusters, the first-quarter moon lies halfway between the two brightest and best-known on the night of Friday the 19th —the Pleiades, or Seven Sisters, and the Hyades which forms the face of Taurus the Bull. Wide-angle binoculars will show the moon and either cluster at the same time. The Pleiades is compact, so it’s especially pretty while the Hyades is closer and more spread-out. The bright orange star Aldebaran, the eye of the bull, looks like it is in the Hyades but is actually in the foreground and the cluster is a hundred light years beyond. 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.
Bryce Council:
Bryce Canyon City financial audit, Google Workspace and email address endings updates, Bryce Valley High School homecoming pageant donation, updates on Bryce Valley Prevention Coalition and the Southwest Utah Health Department matters, maintenance improvements, enhancements to Main Street, and improvements to the Red Canyon Bicycle Trail discussed. Bryce Council
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and email address endings are now finalized: @brycecanyoncityut.gov. Council Member Mike Stevens received a letter from Bryce Valley High School requesting a donation for the homecoming pageant. The council approved the motion to donate $150.00 to the school. Council Member Nick Pollock provided an update on matters regarding the Bryce Valley Prevention Coalition and the Southwest Utah Health Department. He noted that the DFC (Drug Free Communities) grant that was received requires a strong action plan to ensure that it is put to best use. He recommended bringing in professionals from the Southwest Utah Health Department to provide accountability, spending oversight, and
expertise on evidence-based prevention strategies. He also recommended using some of the grant funding to hire a part-time role that would help establish the youth coalition. A motion to approve collaborating with the health department and to open up a part-time position was approved. Town Clerk Sydney Syrett-Lamas mentioned that the Ruby’s Inn Sinclair beer license had expired and that she sent in the reapplication. Those present began a discussion about maintenance and various improvements that are underway or need to be added to the to-do list: updates or repairs to signage, new carpeting for the shuttle booth, replacing lighting, fixing broken door locks, reducing the possibility of injury at the wellness center by mitigating sharp edges with rubber hosing, fixing patchy insulation, and repairing the cemetery gate. Mayor Syrett said that the planned enhancements to Main Street are moving along and that the County Commissioner has expressed a willingness to help with the project in the future. He also remarked that
the Wellness Center is seeing good use. The schedule is full all day from Monday through Friday. The town is acquiring more equipment and scheduling preventative maintenance work. He also said that they will schedule an open house event for the Wellness Center in the future, contingent upon the pandemic. Jean Seiler shared that he noticed the Red Canyon Bicycle Trail is seeing some improvements in the form of new picnic tables and places to rest. To culminate the meeting, there was a reporting of checks: $79.48 to Imaging Concepts, $3,140.00 to Lexipol for fire department manuals, $19.18 to Ruby’s Inn General Store for laundry soap, $445.92 to South Central for phone and internet, $112.00 to Alsco, and a credit card payment of $2,477.97 for Cares Act supplies, batteries, the new .gov domain registration, and operating expenses. Bryce Canyon City Town Council meetings take place the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
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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 Food Service Worker at Bryce Valley High School Boys Head Track Coach at Bryce Valley High School 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.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Justice Court • Performs various clerical and secretarial duties; Operates personal computer and custom software applications. • Maintain calendar of events such as trials, arraignments, sentencing, hearings and motions; notifies involved parties in a timely manner; informs Judge of docket status and schedule; • Receiving and receipting of cash and credit cards and handling it in accordance with established guidelines and posting payments and other information into a computer database. • Receives and processes requests for small claims proceedings; explains procedures; sets hearings; collects fees and initiates docketing. • Maintains liaison and communications with agencies associated with the criminal justice system such as the Sheriff's Office, prosecuting attorney, public defender and other county officers. • Timely process and file all payments and case information and ensure accuracy. • Maintain high standard of confidentiality of all records and information. • Drafts or composes correspondence. • Performs over the counter customer service as needed; • Performs related duties as required. Human Resource • Maintains personnel files related to payroll and benefit administration; ensures separation and privacy of related files in compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA), and HIPPA guidelines. • Distribute job announcements and create a recruitment folder for each posted position. • Accept applications for open positions and review the applications for completeness. • Assist in preparing interview materials. • Schedule and conduct new hire orientation which includes: Providing employment paperwork such as W-4 and I-9; Supplying a copy of the Personnel Policy and Procedure manual; Explain and provide enrollment forms for Medical, Dental and any other information related to benefits; Supplying any other paperwork or information for the position; Ensure timely and accurate completion of all new hire paperwork and distribution and filing of it; Answer any questions the new hire may have. • Schedule and conduct employee meetings as needed to inform and train employees on policies and procedures and new laws or regulations affecting the County. • Assist Department Heads and Elected Officials with annual performance reviews and the promotion of programs for the improvement of employee effectiveness, such as training, safety, health and wellness, counseling and welfare. • Make recommendations for modification to programs, as needed. • Work effectively as a team member with other county departments. • Long term records maintenance. • Other duties as assigned. Commission Secretary • Compose and distribute letters and other correspondence using the US postal service and email. • Receive, screen, and direct incoming phone calls. • Attend meetings and webinars as needed and if available, including Department Head meeting and Commission meeting and taking notes on relevant matters. • Creating and maintaining files. • Assist with requests for information, including GRAMA requests and responding to the requests. • Related duties as assigned. TRAVEL Travel may be required for training. COMPETENCIES 1. Communication 2. Critical Evaluation 3. Relationship Management 4. Ethical Practice 5. Maintain Confidentiality 6. Customer Service KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 1. Knowledge of basic office practices 2. Skilled in computer operation 3. Skilled in basic reading, writing, and math 4. Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with others in the workplace and the public 5. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing 6. Ability to create and maintain files, records, and reports Work Environment Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Office location is the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa. Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and seeing. Common eye, hand, and finger dexterity required to perform essential job functions but may be accommodated. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Periodic travel required in normal course of job performance. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. High school diploma or equivalent required. 2. One year of office/clerical support experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. One year experience in Human Resource 2. Experience in an office environment 3. Post high school education Applications can be requested from the County Clerk's Office, 18 South Main, Loa or by calling 435-836-1300. Submit application, resume and cover letter to the Wayne County Clerk’s Office by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2021. If you have any questions, please call the County Clerk's office at 435-836-1300. Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor
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Boulder Town Council February by Tessa Barkan
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BOULDER - The February Boulder Town Council meeting was held over Zoom. The meeting began by recognizing that another senior of the Boulder Community, Naomi Brems, recently passed. Mayor Steve Cox offered condolences to her family and spoke about the thoughtful and worthwhile comments she used to make at town meetings. Resolution 2021-1 was then discussed, to adopt a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form. This form is being adopted, along with a few others, after recommendations were made by the State Auditor’s Office this fall. All voting members of the Boulder Town Council, Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustments will receive the form to fill out and submit back to the town. A background of the proposed amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance was then given, introduced by Cox and then added upon by Colleen Thompson of the Boulder Planning Commission. These amendments underwent a public hearing at last month’s Planning Commission meeting and passed unanimously with the addition of a few edits. Over two years ago, a workshop led by the nowBoulder Town Planner Lee
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Nellis titled “We Just Want to be Boulder” was held as a starting point for addressing items that needed to be updated in the Zoning Ordinance. A work group led by Josie Muse and Matthew Cochran, both of the Planning Commission, along with members of the Town Council and public began working through the Table of Uses last year. This work was eventually combined with efforts led by Nellis, and the last few months have seen an ironing out of specific updates to be made that better hold to the General Plan. Updates include the creation of a Commercial Standards Review Worksheet. This document lists specific criteria, with “weights” assigned to each, that will provide the town with a more efficient way to determine approval for commercial conditional use permit applications. It represents a huge effort towards ensuring that proposals are in line with the town’s goals as listed in the General Plan. A public hearing will be held at the next Town Council meeting. For members of the public interested in reading these documents, it was suggested to first read the General Plan changes, followed by the Zoning Ordinance changes. Updated documents will soon be available on the town website. Class C Road Funds will be appropriated from the town
budget for increasing safe travel routes around the elementary school. These funds will be reimbursed in July 2022 by the recently obtained Safe Routes to School Grant. Department reports followed. A clearing out of large materials at the landfill has been underway. Some materials, including a portion of the furniture, have already been removed, with more to follow. A question had been posed to the town about whether they are still welcoming memorial benches in the Boulder Town Park. Cox stated that they welcome these requests. It was discussed that criteria be created for future bench requests, including making sure that the benches will not require maintenance. The Boulder Parks Committee will work on this. It is possible that the Town will soon only have two EMTs, rather than three. Again, no responses have been heard from the two EMTs who were sponsored by the town last winter to take the training, including their travel and lodging. At a previous meeting, it had been decided that the town would send them official letters, however, this has still not occured. Boulder Town Clerk Judi Davis stated that letters will be sent out. The Boulder Library is still closed due to COVID-19, and they do not know when they will reopen. The town
has taken over paying the full cost of the internet, which they used to split, as the librarians have been unable to fundraise this year. Ideas for changing this agreement were discussed, including looking at options to have a single internet connection at the Town Hall instead of two separate connections. It was agreed upon that having public internet available provides an important public service, as many residents rely on the internet there. Further discussion with the librarians will occur. The Boulder Arts Council is hosting a “Valentine to Boulder” event, where residents have been asked to hang up Valentines on a clothesline at the Town Park that will then be judged. The Garfield County School District COVID-19 dashboard has still been delayed in terms of numbers, though it is unclear where the delay is coming from. All schools are open and extracurriculars are still occurring. At the last Boulder Planning Commission meeting, a subdivision plan was submitted. They will be returning this month to answer questions. The Planning Commission will begin working through the newly codified ordinances before sending them to the Town Council. The codification allows for all ordinances to be organized and in one place. The goal is to finalize this in the next few months. It will then be available online, with features such as a keyword search. The process to get the Town Park lease signed over to the town from the BLM is still pending, but will hopefully be completed within the next few months. The Boulder Town Council meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm.