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Panguitch Bobcats Wrestling are Back-to-Back State Champions

Bryce Canyon City Town Council February 18

by Kadi Franson BRYCE - Mayor Syrett facilitated, and Sydney SyrettLamas took the minutes.

The Bryce Canyon City Council Meeting began with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Jade Roundy kicked off the meeting with a list of recent updates to the government’s website. She went through and ensured that links go to the www.visitbrycecanyoncity.com page, updated phrasing throughout the site, included hikes within the Grand Staircase National Monument in the list of local attractions, and replaced some of the older photos with new ones. She noted that Ruby’s Inn has been having success with advertisements posted on social media. She has been working with the folks at Ruby’s who oversee the reservation system, and who are able to collect data on where people are coming from and where they are staying. In particular, the advertisements that have targeted western state demographics have been effective, because a large number of visitors are originating from that region.

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by Jake Schoppe

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The Panguitch wrestling team celebrates a first-place team victory at the 1A State Tournament.

PANGUITCH - Panguitch Bobcats wrestlers and coaches pulled off another amazing state championship this year. Congratulations to the team, coaches and school.

Wrestling is, for the most part, a lot of work and not very much fun for most participants.

It takes an amazing amount of hard work and dedication to hunt down a team championship two years in a row. It has been fun to watch the Bobcats wrestling team grow during

Panguitch Utah History Black History of Southern Utah Part 1 "The Human Mockingbird" & The Marshal

by Steven Lee

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The 25th Colored Infantry, of which Pete Jarrett was a part.

The family was likely stationed at Camp Douglas in Salt Lake.

PANGUITCH - As Black History Month comes to a close, it is essential to note that the legacy and contributions of Black Americans are of such vast and vital importance that a mere 28 days in February is not nearly enough time to honor it all. Black history is American history; it's Utah history, and it's incumbent upon us all to acknowledge, honor, and learn from the lessons it can teach us.

After the Civil War in 1865, the laws which had allowed roughly 4 million people living in the Southern States to be held in bondage

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against their will, were no more. For 12 years after the war, Union troops in the south helped to ensure a measure of freedom and peace that people of color had not experienced in that region in over 300 years.

Unfortunately, the premature withdrawal of federal troops in 1877 quickly resulted in the creation of restrictive "black codes" and the constant presence of gruesome violence and terrorism from white supremacists.

Within just two years of Panguitch History Cont'd on page 3

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

THURS. FEBRUARY 25 - WED. MARCH 3

Sunny days for the first couple of days, with cloudy to partly cloudy days for the rest of the week. Highs in the high 30s and 40s; lows in the teens and 20s. Slight chances of precip every day, with the highest being Tues. and Weds. Winds variable from 9 to 14 mph.

the last few years. Head coach Dr.Collin Marshall has a great bond with these young men, and he pushes them through the hard workouts.

In addition to Dr. Marshall, many of the boys have been wrestling with assistant coach Kory Owens for their entire life. Kory says that he is going to hang it up after this year. If he pulls it off, it will be a major loss for the team, and he will be greatly missed.

On the bright side, Kory’s son,

Wayne County Commission February 16

by Amiee Maxwell WAYNE COUNTY - The February 16, 2021 Wayne County Commission meeting opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance before attending to the first item of business, Dick and Becky Pace’s request for a zoning change on their Teasdale property.

The Pace’s wish to change their zoning designation from residential/agriculture to resort recreation with the intention of building an RV park with 50 RV sites and 10 cabin rentals. Following a public hearing regarding the zoning change on January 13, 2021, the Wayne County Planning and Zoning approved the request and issued a conditional use permit. The Paces also requested that 20.46 acres be split off from their 35-acre parcel for the RV park. Both requests were approved by the commission.

Pace Ellett then presented a request for a 1-lot subdivision. The commissioners approved this request with the caveat that if more than three lots are subdivided in the future, he will need to increase the right-of-way width of the access road.

Next was a brief discussion about the Donkey Flats Road issue. A motion was made to finalize the process to relinquish a fifty-foot easement and replace it with a different fifty-foot easement. All thirteen homeowners affected by this change have agreed.

Then, county attorney Mike Olsen read out loud the entirety of a resolution opWayne Commission

Jory, who is also a state champion, is now helping the team.

What a bunch of great coaches! The team has been surrounded by phenomenal coaches this year. Assistants include Jeff Crabdree, Matt Houston, Sam Marshall, Frank Houston, Eric Houston, Jory Owens, and Kory Owens.

Early morning and afternoon practices paid off big diviState Champions Cont'd on page 10

Torrey Town Council February 11

Torrey Town's new proposed zoning ordinance is voted down 3 to 2 and will go back to Committee for revisions

by Amiee Maxwell TORREY - The February sidered all comments. As a 11, 2021 Torrey Town Council result of public comments, meeting opened with a pre- the heritage overlay boundary sentation of zoning ordinance was further defined, accesrevisions. First, Mary Beding- sory building specifications fieldsmith gave a brief history were added, a few business of the new zoning ordinance types were added to the table development process and stat- of uses, and other changes ed that the Torrey Town Plan- were addressed. ning and Zoning Commission Bedingfieldsmith noted tried to include as many com- that gas stations were not inmunity members as possible cluded in the table of uses. into multiple stages of the pro- The commission acknowlcess. edges that gas stations have According to Beding- existed before in Torrey Town fieldsmith, the planning com- but that the health risks gas mission followed several stations pose to those that guiding principles including live close (within 500 feet) following the directives of and the resultant traffic conTorrey’s current codes, which gestion are not in the best inprioritizes public interest terest of Torrey Town. “The rather than personal benefits, commission is not saying gas and following mandates of the stations shouldn’t exist,” said General Plan, which seeks to Bedingfieldsmith. “They are preserve Torrey’s rural atmo- saying that there is no approsphere while also protecting priate place for a gas station private landowners. The com- in Torrey Town Limits." mission aimed to be as specific Considering the moratoas possible for the best interest rium on new business licenses of Torrey Town. ends February 12, 2021, the Community members Torrey Town Planning and issued 96 sets of comments Zoning Commission recomregarding the proposed ordiTorrey Council nance, and Bedingfieldsmith Cont'd on page 2 stated that the committee con-

EHS Student Wins Honorable Mention from "She Started It" Art and Essay Contest for Portrait Recognizing Art Teacher Althea Neustaedter Better Days art and essay contest asks Utah students to honor a woman who has made a difference in their communities

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Annie Mason, of Escalante High School, won Honorable Mention, Grade 9 - 12 from the Better Days "She Started It" art and essay contest for her portrait of her art teacher, Althea Neustaedter.

ESCALANTE - Annie Mason, of Escalante High School, has won Honorable Mention, Grades 9 – 12 from the Better Days—a Utah nonprofit that focuses on Utah women’s history—“She Started It” art and essay contest.

The contest asked 4 – 12 graders to create an essay or piece of artwork honoring a Utah woman who has made a difference in the student’s community.

The Better Days contest split winners into three groups; 4 – 6 Grade, 7 – 8

Grade, and 9 – 12 Grade. Each group had both an essay and an artwork Grand Prize Winner, as well as two Honorable Mention winners for each of these categories. Mason won for her portrait of Escalante High School art teacher Althea Neustaedter.

Mason chose Neustaedter for her contributions to the art program at the school. Mason explains in her accompanying essay that Escalante High School did not have an art program for over ten years until Neustaedter became involved.

Because of Neustaedter, she goes on to explain, they have “a thriving and professional art studio resembling one at an art college.”

“She brought the classical arts into a tiny town and inspired many students who’ve never drawn or painted in their lives. This influence has a profound and lasting effect on the Escalante youth; many of them pursuing a career in the arts,” states Mason in her essay. “I didn’t

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"She Started It": She brought

the classical arts into a tiny town and inspired many students who’ve never drawn or painted in their lives. This influence has a profound and lasting effect on the Escalante youth; many of them pursuing a career in the arts.

—Annie Mason, Escalante High School "She Started It" Cont'd from page 1

know I was an artist until this class.”

In recognition of Mason’s portrait, Brooke Smart, a Utah artist commissioned

by Better Days to create illustrations of influential wom-

en in Utah’s history, stated, "Wow, this painting is breathtaking! Such a lovely tribute to such a wonderful person. I loved reading Althea's story.

It proves that any of us can do hard things and make a difference. Excellent execution.

Lovely portrait."

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Torrey Council: The new

proposed zoning ordinance is discussed.

When put to a vote, the ordinance is voted down 3 to 2 and sent back to the Committee for revisions. Two retiring Torrey Planning and Zoning Commission members were recognized with plaques for their service. Bill Barrett's annexation petition, Mayor business, and new business licenses were also discussed.

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mended that the council adopt this amendment.

Doug Robinson kicked off the council member comments by stating that he felt the whole ordinance was “too complicated.” He also expressed his displeasure over leaving the gas station out of the table of uses. “Someone recruited these people to say the things that they did,” said Robinson referring to community comments, “If we had a vote, I’m guessing we’d have a gas station."

Pat Kearney then questioned whether the commission will bring all ideas brought to the attention of the committee to the town council.

Bedingfieldsmith explained that just because a business type is not included in the new ordinance, doesn’t mean it can’t be added in the future. If a new business doesn’t meet the new table of uses, the table of uses can be amended by the planning commission, town council, and public comment in the future.

“We tried to be inclusive with everything we can think of,” said Pearl ThorndalStewart, town council member overseeing the planning and zoning commission.

“With no zoning, everything is allowed,” she added, “and we’re setting up Torrey for anything goes when we’re supposed to be protecting the Torrey community.”

Jordan Pace then said that he feels like the ordinance still needs work.

“We’re being pushed into accepting this,” he said. He felt items were being picked and chosen and that a small group was having a big influence on the future of the town. “If we pass this tonight, there are things we won’t be able to change,” said Jordan.

Mayor Chesnut then expressed frustration that a liquor store was suddenly included on the table of uses but a gas station is not. “All we wanted was a definition of the residential versus commercial zone,” noted Chesnut. He also mentioned that he did not agree with the Heritage Overlay designation.

Paula Pace, although not a council member, asked if she could make a comment.

When granted permission, Paula said, “Simplicity went by the wayside. This is just too much.”

The new zoning ordinance was then put to a vote with Kearney and ThorndalStewart voting for it and Robinson, Pace, and Chesnut voting against it. The zoning ordinance will go back to the committee for additional revisions.

Next, the council discussed Bill Barrett’s annexation petition. At the last meeting, the council determined that Barrett’s request needed to be reviewed by the land use attorney. According to Barrett, the land use attorney said he did everything appropriately.

Barrett also stated that there has to be a valid reason for denying his petition and that Zimmerman’s previous annexation proposal was automatically approved since there was no response from the council. The council agreed to move forward with Barrett’s proposal as long as he shows the signature of all property owners agreeing to annexation and provides boundary information to Paula Pace for final approval.

Then it was on to Mayor business. Mel Pace was introduced as the new office helper, and the town cleanup was scheduled for May 1.

The council discussed naming a new planning and zoning commission member at the next council work meeting in response to the resignation of a current member.

Shawn Passey was up first on the permits, licenses, and water issues section of the meeting. Passey and his business partner Brooke Salt requested a business license for a coffee roasting wholesale/ retail business. They will be leasing space from the Wild Rabbit Cafe. Their business license was approved by the council contingent on their signage plan being approved by planning and zoning.

Eduardo Nova then requested a business license for his new restaurant, Chak Balam, slated to open on March 1st. The council approved Nova’s business license.

Next, Josh Hawley requested a business license, building permit, and water connection for the Sky View Hotel. He will now need a conditional use permit for a business license considering the new zoning ordinance was not approved. Hawley completed the paperwork for the conditional use permit on the spot, and the council moved to approve Hawley’s building permit, business license, and water connection once the moratorium is lifted on February 12.

Lastly, plaques were presented to retiring Torrey Planning and Zoning Commission members Mary Bedingfieldsmith and Don Gomes for their years of volunteer service. Neither were present to receive their plaque.

Torrey Town Council meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. June - October and 6:30 p.m November - May— unless otherwise noted.

February 25, 2021

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How Will We Know...

I’ve posed this question in a previous letter to The Insider: As increasing numbers of us become eligible for COVID vaccines and we gradually resume our normal everyday activities, masks begin to disappear and social distancing becomes less of an issue.

How will we know who has elected to receive the vaccine and who has refused it? How will we know where it is safest to shop, or to eat out, or have our hair cut, or to have our vehicles serviced, or who to allow into our homes? Certainly we could simply ask... but would we feel sufficiently

confident with the response?

As this virus seems to have an affinity for mutation into increasingly more dangerous strains, the question of how we can best assure our personal safety and the safety of our loved ones going forward becomes an ever more important issue.

I implore our merchants and public officials to seriously consider the seriousness of this issue and to please devise and adopt some workable solutions.

Dick Teasdale, Torrey

Escalante City Council February 16

ESCALANTE - The Escalante City Council met for their regular meeting on February 16. Opening with public comment, one Escalante resident brought up the issue of dogs running loose around town, and about chickens that had been killed by loose dogs recently.

Council member Louise Barnes noted that this is an issue in her own neighborhood, and said, “There are a lot more loose dogs around town lately.

You can’t let your dogs run around town. Once a dog starts killing chickens and domestic rabbits, it doesn’t stop.” She said she’d like to talk to the Sheriff’s department about collecting stray dogs and asked for support from County Attorney Barry Huntington, who was present at the meeting via Zoom. “Absolutely,” said Huntington. “If there are stray dogs, they need to be picked up.”

During Planning and Zoning items, the council considered a proposal for an addition and remodel applied for by Jerry and Monica Taylor, at 180 E 650 S. The council approved the project with council member Lenza Wilson recusing himself as he may be serving as a contractor to the project.

Also under scheduled items was a fire department request for swivels for the fire truck. Fire Chief Don Porter said that swivels are an important tool when using the rescue ladder, so that ropes don’t wind up. Council members said there is money in the budget for this approximately $800 requested expense, and the item was approved.

City Recorder Stephanie Steed ran the council members through a new Capital Asset Self Inventory and Community Impact Fund Board (CIB).

This is a new process of inventorying each of the city’s

assets and assessing it’s condition, and ballparking a time frame for necessary replacement for items with lifespans.

This includes vehicles, buildings, and various other forms of assets and equipment. Steed had met with staff and department heads to develop the inventory, and assign values, which she said are not set in stone and can be re-evaluated over time and as conditions change. Also, new items were discussed under this scenario, such as a Wellness Center, and how this potential city amenity might be slotted in for funding with other important needs and significant projecst such as city-wide drainage improvements and culinary water improvements (spring development and fencing).

Under department reports, council member Louise Barnes said that she is anticipating a $9K grant for airport mainentance in the coming year for items such as ongoing crack sealing, which is very helpful to the city.

Council member Lindsay reported that the state is embarking on a new tourism campaign to alleviate outdoor recreation pressures along the Wasatch Front. Lindsay said the host of “At Your Leisure,” a Salt Lake-based TV program promoting motorized recreation, came to Escalante to evaluate “ATV and sideby-side loops” in the region as part of this campaign, and Lindsay took him out to look at a 70 mile loop down Hole in the Rock to Left Hand Collett to Smokey Mountain Road.

“We can watch for Escalante to have some publicity in that way,” said Lindsay.

The council meeting closed with a motion to go into a closed session to discuss real estate.

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Panguitch History: Part 1 of the story

of Ben "Cannon Ball" Jarrett, who was dubbed "The Human Mockingbird" by an Ogden newspaper, follows the Jarrett family from their exodus from the Southern States into the new western territories.

Courtesy Steven Lee Source: Library of Congress

"Exodusters" en route to Kansas, fleeing from the yellow fever. The Jarrett family would also make their way to the new western territories from the Southern States.

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the federal withdrawal, the racial violence perpetrated against Black Americans had grown so intense that many chose to flee. In 1879, masses of people joined together in Texas. They put their heads and money together to organize the first significant migration of Black Americans from the south and into the new western territories of Kansas, Colorado, and Utah.

Amid this migration, a young soldier from Georgia named Pete Jarrett, who had fought with a regiment of free Black soldiers during the war, fell in love with a refugee from Texas named Mary. The two were married, and while the refugees planned their escape from the south, Mary gave birth to a son named Ben. How Ben Jarrett found himself in Panguitch, Utah, 29 years later, is not precisely known. Still, a likely explanation is that his family came to Utah after Ben's father was attached to the newly formed 25th Colored Infantry. Ben's family was likely stationed at Camp Douglas near Salt Lake City while his father was shipped off to war in Cuba to fight alongside Teddy Roosevelt against Spanish forces.

Ben Jarrett grew up in the early vaudeville era, which was heavily influenced

by Black music but dominated by white actors performing in black-face. During this time, black-face minstrels became the most popular form of entertainment in the United States, and Panguitch was no exception.

Ben was a gifted singer, dancer, and whistler whose talents helped him carve out a place for himself within the racially degrading world of early vaudeville. In 1904, an Ogden newspaper dubbed him "The Human Mockingbird" for his impressive vocal range, and by 1907, he had become a popular performer at

various clubs in Salt Lake City and Ogden, under the stage name "Cannon Ball." Perhaps his success in northern Utah prompted Ben to travel south for a series of performances.

Maybe it was the well-known popularity of vaudeville that pervaded in the southern Utah region. Whatever the original plan might have been, The "Human Mocking Bird" soon found southern Utah not as

welcoming as he had hoped.

When Ben "Cannon Ball" Jarrett arrived in Panguitch in early February 1908, he was greeted by what the newspapers described as "another very severe cold snap with a strong north wind, and thermometers registering ten degrees below zero." But even more threatening than the deadly winter weather was the reception of the local citizens who refused to let Ben perform in their theaters or even stay indoors through the night. Miles away from the next community and in the middle of a terrible snowstorm, Ben had no other option but to persist in hopes of securing a venue to perform in.

The outlook must have seemed grim to Ben, but the kindness and humanity of the newly elected Panguitch City Marshal gave him a glimmer of hope. The marshal's name was James T. Daly Jr. He was a year younger than Ben, and he was not afraid to stand up against injustice.

To be continued...

Entrada Hosts "Classic Conversation" with Newell Harward

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The March "Classic Conversation," hosted by the Entrada Institute, will be with Newell Harward on March 4 at Robber's Roost in Torrey.

TORREY - The Entrada Institute continues its winter programming with the fifth in its series of "Classic Conversations," Thursday, March 4 at 6 p.m. at Robbers Roost.

Dialogues with a wide array of residents of Wayne County, Utah are the focus of these "Classic Conversations"— from longtime residents to newcomers, elected officials to activists, poets to crafters, and ranchers to dramatists.

The "Classic Conversation" in March features Newell Harward, who has been both a public servant and an entrepreneur. Having served on the Wayne County Commission and as chair of the Six County Association of Governments, he has been a dedicated ad-

vocate for rural Utah. Newell founded Harward and Rees Construction, a company that specializes in commercial and industrial construction, with Gaylen Rees in 1985. Newell has also served the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in various leadership positions.

These one hour events offer a unique kind of oral history. Traditionally, oral histories are conducted and recorded one-on-one in a private setting. These "Classic Conversations" include a limited live, in-person audience that can converse with the featured person, as well as a livestream on Facebook. Each "Classic Conversation" is later archived.

"Classic Conversations" are produced and moderated by Don Gomes, vice president of the Entrada Institute. Gomes spent 25 years as an awardwinning public broadcaster in Utah, Indiana, and Texas.

If you want to learn more about all that Newell Harward has done, you will want to reserve an in-person spot at this event. The live audience is limited due to COVID-19. To register, email the names of attendees, as well as your phone number and email address, to sunset@entradainstitute.org.

Further information is available at www.entradainstitute. org.

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by Mack Oetting

Panguith Boys Basketball takes 3rd in Region 20 Tournament The Panguitch Boys Basketball team came in third at the Region 20 Tournament. The Bobcats really had a great tournament, starting with a Thursday play-in game with Water Canyon. The Cats brought their A game and took out the Canyon, 71 to 39. With Hatch getting 15—with five 3-pointers.

Bennett and Chappell finished with 12.

On Friday night, the Cats played another good game, but ended up on the short end against Piute, 58 to 50. The Cats couldn’t buy a free throw and only made 15 out of 29. In the fourth quarter, the Cats really made a run for it and closed the gap to two in the closing minutes. They had to end up fouling the T-Birds, and they didn’t miss any. Wolfey had 13, Fullmer 11, and Bennett finished with 9.

On Saturday afternoon, the Cats again brought their A

game and took down the Valley Buffalos, 51 to 32. The game wasn’t even that close, with the subs getting some playing time in the last five minutes. Valley had lost the night before to Bryce Valley, the eventual tournament winner, by only four points. The Cats were really aggressive in the two games they won and should do really good at state. Bennett had 13. Wolfley and Fullmer both ended the game with 10. There is a playin game here on Saturday, and I don’t know who can go. The concession stand will be open for the game. Next week, the state tournament will start on Thursday and run through Saturday. Good luck, Cats.

The Lady Cats didn’t do as well, and they are a really young team without any seniors. The Cats lost in their play-in game on Wednesday against the Piute T-Birds, 38 to 21. Orton finished with 13 of the 21 points.

On Friday, they played Water Canyon, a team they had beaten twice this season, and ended up losing by 2, 38 to 36.

Orton had 15 in this game, with three 3-pointers.

I understand that the Cats did beat Escalante by three points in an early morning game, and they also will be in a play-in game on Saturday somewhere.

The tournament went really well, with a really big crowd for many of the games. The concession stand did really well, selling out many of their products. The coaches always were afraid to play the tournament here because of the hometown support.

Many of the teams, because the tournament was played in Cedar, couldn’t make it there because it was too far away. Panguitch is pretty much in the middle of Region 20, and the crowds were really big. Hopefully, the tournament will stay here.

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Southern Utah University’s Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business has been re-accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). SUU's School of Business has been accredited by the AACSB since 2006.

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0

0

Escalante High

0

4

0

0

0

Panguitch Elem.

0

5

0

0

0

Panguitch Middle

0

5

0

0

0

Panguitch High

0

17

0

0

0

District Office

0

2

0

0

0

District Totals

0

66

0

0

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

3

0

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 February 22, 2021 for Wayne County School District and as of February 9, 2021 for Garfield County School District.

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February 25, 2021

Wills, Trusts, and More

The Insider

Advance Directives for Medical Decision What if an illness or an accident leaves you in a coma? Would you want to have your life prolonged by any means necessary, or would you want to have some treatments withheld to allow a natural death? An advance directive allows you to give instructions to your health care providers and your family on these topics. You can give them instructions about the types of treatments you want or don't want to receive if you become incapacitated.

What can happen if there are no instructions, in writing? Family emotions and differences of opinion can get in the way of making a choice that reflects your true wishes. These differences of opinion can cause much strife in an already difficult time. To make matters worse, many such conflicts end up being decided by the courts, which may receive conflicting information from family members.

Courts try to determine what your wishes are based on testimony from family.

The term “advance directive” can describe a variety of documents. Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney documents are types of advance directives.

If you have questions, contact an attorney who is familiar with state statutes regarding advance directives. An attorney can help you formulate advance directives. It is a simple process, and can prevent much heartache and family conflict. It can ensure that your wishes are followed should you become incapacitated.

LIVING WILL A Living Will allows you to state whether you

by Jeffery J. McKenna want your life prolonged if you suffer from a terminal illness or if you are deemed to be permanently unconscious.

In general, a Living Will indicates whether you want certain treatments withheld or withdrawn if they are only prolonging the dying process or if there is no hope of recovery. Living Wills only go into effect if you are no longer able to make your own health care decisions. A Living Will lets your physician and your family know your specific wishes concerning certain medical procedures.

HEALTH CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY A Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) allows you to name someone (an Agent) to make health care decisions for you if you are unable. The HCPOA can cover any health care decision, even if you are not terminally ill or permanently unconscious.

A HCPOA can apply in cases of temporary unconsciousness or in case of diseases like Alzheimer's that affect decision making. As with the Living Will, a HCPOA generally only goes into effect when you are no longer able to make your own health care decisions. Unless you state otherwise in your directive, your Agent generally has the same authority to make decisions about your health care as you would. Since this person will be acting on your behalf if you become unconscious or unable to make health care decisions, this should obviously be someone you know and trust thoroughly. You can limit your Agent's authority if you choose to do so. For example, you could specify that your Agent will not have authority

t H e Grumpy Golfer

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. to override your desire not to be put on life support equipment.

Contact your attorney if you have questions, need advice, or would like to have advance directives prepared. Advance directives can prevent many problems for close family members. They are simple and inexpensive to have prepared. They can give you and your family great peace of mind to know that your wishes regarding your health care choices are clear and set forth in writing, should you become incapacitated.

A golfer who was known for his bad temper walked into the pro shop one day and plunked down big bucks for a new set of Woods.

The staff all watched to see what would happen after he used them for the first time...more than half expecting he'd come in and demand his money back.

But the next time he came in, he was all smiles.

"They're the best clubs I've ever had," he said. "In fact, I've discovered I can throw them at least 40 yards farther than I could my last ones."

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l A u G h i N g pOiNt!!

Coffeepot

At the data-entry company where I work, the other operators and I share a coffeepot.

One morning I took it into the ladies' room to fill it with water. Then I began preening in the mirror, brushing my hair and reapplying some makeup.

I didn't realize how long I'd been until someone slid a note under the door.

"You win," it read. "Any ransom demand will be met.

Just release the coffeepot."

Today's Thought

Love is a two-way street that is constantly under construction.

PUNishment

Why did it get so hot in the baseball stadium after the game?

All of the fans left.

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

Prescription Pills

I'm not keen on taking pills, so when my doctor gave me a prescription to lower my blood pressure, I asked him if there were any side effects.

"Yes," he said. "Longevity."

Hair Woes

My wife still uses curlers in her hair after she washes it.

She came into the Family Room as I was watching TV. I guess I stared at her funny because she said, "I just set my hair."

The last thing I remember saying was, "Oh, really? And what time does it go off?"

This week's answers on page 9

THEME: MARCH MADNESS ACROSS

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1. Theories 5. T in Greek 8. Tarzan's mom,

11. Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, e.g.

12. Ingredient in talcum powder 13. Spectator 15. 5,280 feet 16. Tiny river 17. Note taker 18. *Last NCAA basketball winner 20. Any day now 21. Antiquarian's concern, pl.

22. Diana Ross and Michael Jackson movie, with The 23. Saw a nightmare 26. Caribbean rattles 30. Witch's spell 31. Flocked-to destinations 34. Goo or slime 35. Plural of ostium 37. Leo mo.

38. Eurasian goat-like antelope 39. Showing signs of use 40. "Yo, ____!"

42. *Nothing but it 43. Wrap a baby 45. *____-elimination 47. Outrage 48. Fraternity K 50. One of the Bridges 52. *____ 1 schools only 55. ____less but pennywise 56. Decanter 57. In a frenzy 59. Threesome 60. Turkish monetary unit, plural 61. Dumpy establishment 62. Common conjunction 63. New York time 64. Male deer DOWN

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1. Singular of #1 Across 2. Rikers Island weapon 3. Burkina Faso neigh-

4. Himalayan mountaineer 5. Tarnish 6. "____ ____ fair in love and war" 7. *School with most NCAA basketball titles 8. Choir member 9. Hammer part 10. Blunder 12. Sad, to mademoiselle 13. Radio studio sign 14. *Mid-major school that's become major powerhouse 19. Kind of ray 22. Is no longer 23. Arabian sailing vessels 24. Restart from seed 25. Uncredited actor 26. The Wise Men 27. Acting as a prompter

28. Snow impression 29. Eric Heiden's "shoe" 32. *Oklahoma State's super freshman ____ Cunningham 33. Mixed breed puppy 36. *2021 NCAA Tournament location 38. What Edward Scissorhands does 40. Stout relative 41. Dream big 44. Ancient Celtic priest 46. Water nymphs 48. Fuzzy fruit, pl.

49. Deflect 50. Sanders' campaign slogan "Feel the ____" 51. "National Velvet" author Bagnold 52. Expunge 53. Fail to mention 54. Scotia preceder 55. School-related org.

58. Liquor store pony

Solution on page 9

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O bituaries Herbert Allen

PANGUITCH - Herbert Jennings Allen, our loving husband, dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, and hero to so many passed away peacefully at home in Panguitch, Utah on February 11, 2021. Herb was born in Escalante, Utah on July 10, 1925 to Heber Jennings and Mildred Griffen Allen. He had an older sister, Irene, as well as a younger brother, Rodney, who only lived a short while.

Growing up in Escalante, Herb enjoyed riding horses, playing with cousins, and helping his dad on the ranch. He was a cowboy through and through and, like any cowboy, loved his horses and loved the red sand and red rock country he called home.

Herb graduated from Escalante High in 1943 and immediately tried to join the army, but was turned down because of a bad hip. Not one to take “no” for an answer and with a determination to serve his country and fellow man, he tried to enlist a second time, and, after realizing he wasn’t going to go away, the army accepted him. He was trained as a medic and was sent to the Asian Pacific Theater toward the end of WWII. He spent time in the Philippines and was one of the first troops to enter Japan, where he witnessed, firsthand, the devastating aftermath of the atomic bombs. He served his country honorably, and his time doing so had a profound and lasting impact on his life. A true patriot throughout his life, he loved Veteran’s Day and always attended the programs at Panguitch Elementary. Herb was a good and loyal friend and kept in touch with his surviving army buddies until his passing. Now, he reunites with many of them.

After coming home from the war, he met his sweetheart, Norine Nixon, who was living with her grandparents and working in town. She caught his heart immediately and will hold it forever. They were married on August 28, 1948. There were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. They had five children: Kathy Peterson (Kent), Marilyn Marshall (Steven), Russ Allen (Jill), Jim Allen, and Lisa Sinclair (Rodger). They enjoyed an entire lifetime together and were happily married for 72+ years.

Herb graduated from University of Utah and was a Utah man to the end. He took his first job at the Employment Security Office in Salt Lake City. To know Herb is to feel loved by him. He did not have an unkind, judgmental, or disingenuous bone in his body. Herb was talented at his profession because he loved people and was always unconditionally kind and approachable. He later transferred to the Job Service Office in Panguitch, Utah and became the manager of the office over Garfield, Kane, and Piute counties. He was in Panguitch for 17 years before he transferred to the St. George office and worked his last few years there before retiring and spending the next 33 years in the warm sun with his sweetheart, Norine. He was an incredibly hard worker and taught his kids and grandkids the importance of an honest days work.

He loved meeting his friends at McDonald’s every morning for coffee and a chat and had many good and loyal friends there.

Herb dedicated his life to supporting his kids and grandkids, even traveling hundreds of miles to attend sporting, dance, music, or other events. His heart was tender and he often watched on with tears in his eyes as he celebrated the talents and successes of the family he loved. You might be related to Herb if your eyes well with tears of joy at the mere thought of your family. Herb loved with all of his heart and we him with all of our hearts.

Survived by his wife; children; 19 grandchildren, 56 greatgrandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren with another on the way. Preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Panguitch Stake Center where friends were able to call from 11:00 a.m to 12:30 p.m. Burial was in the Panguitch City Cemetery with military honors by the Panguitch American Legion Post #25 and Utah Honor Guard. Live streaming of the services and online guestbook could be found at www.maglebymortuary.com under Herb’s obituary. Due to COVID-19, all attendees were required to wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.

February 25, 2021

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Our travel council is missing a bet by not going to Texas and telling them about our balmy 40 degree temps. I am sure that Senator Ted Cruz would have come here so that his daughter could warm up instead of going to Cancun.

Texas has their own electrical grids and doesn’t get any power from outside of the state. With their power out, it had a domino effect. They lost their heat, and the water companies couldn’t pump water and those that did have water because their pipes froze.

They were using snow for water that had to be boiled. They had bills (from back in 2011) to weatherize their systems but never followed through on them. President Biden, following through on his campaign promise to work for all Americans, has sent FEMA there with generators and supplies. It is really cold there, with subfreezing temps. They will have problems for months trying to get plumbers out to fix their pipes. Hopefully, it will warm up there and all will be well for them.

President Biden is using FEMA to set up 100 centers throughout the country to give out the vaccine. Two of these centers are already in place in California. The advantage to these centers is that they will get the vaccines from the producers instead of going through the state. The vaccines bring down the cases of the virus in almost all of the states. Garfield County only had seven cases in the last two weeks thanks to those great people at the county building that are giving out the shots.

The USA is now giving out 2 million shots a day, and this is the only way that we can get ahead of the virus.

At the Weber State indoor track meet with Idaho, BYU, Utah, UVU and Weber St. competing, our Capri Orton high jumped a personal best

of 5’ 6” and took 3rd place.

Talking to her father, Jason, who said that, this indoor season, Capri has two 1st places and two 2nd places. Capri won four gold individual medals at the state meet while competing as a junior here at PHS. She broke her foot in the State Championship Basketball game and had to sit out her last year of track.

There isn’t much news this week, so I am going to take some time to answer the question that I don’t know the answer to: "Have I forgotten where I live?" My column is never political. It is based on facts. In Utah, we do not have any daily newspapers, and I feel that the people in Garfield County need to know what is happening in the world.

I am a Korean War Veteran, which means I am really old. I was born the same year that Social Security came into effect. I had just turned six when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. I remember my father trying to enlist in the Army, but he was 43; they wouldn’t take him. He quit his job of 22 years with Los Angeles to go to work in the shipyards. We spent our summers at the beach, but we weren’t allowed to light fires or put on a light. At the end of the war, I remember thousands of cars lined up on PCH. They all turned on their light at dark, celebrating the end of a long war.

When I was in high school, North Korea along with China’s 1 million soldiers tried to invade South Korea, and the UN and the United States Military fought them to a standstill for three years.

The U.S. lost 50,000 brave souls in our effort. When I got out of high school, I enlisted in the Navy. After boot camp, I was sent to aviation school in Oklahoma and, then, to Memphis where I trained to be a metalsmith. Both places were

segregated, and they had separate "colored" drinking fountains and restrooms. I felt sick about this and avoided segregated places. Many of my friends in boot camp and high school were black, and I didn’t like them being treated any different. My last tour of duty was in Guam in a photo squadron. When I was discharged, the squadron was on its way to Bannock, Thailand to photograph Vietnam. It was going to be our next big war, seven years before it happened.

Two months after I left the service, I met the most beautiful girl I had ever seen, and it was love at first sight. Pat and I were married two months later. I became a firefighter for the City of Torrance, where I worked almost 30 years. In the late 80s, Pat’s father had a heart attack, and while she was here, she checked out our house that we have owned for 33 years now.

Panguitch was really a gift. I loved my job as a firefighter, and there was something different to look forward to every shift. But getting up each night was starting to wear on me. We went on a drunk at two in the afternoon and got him to the hospital. That night at 2 a.m., we went back to the same spot for the same guy, and that's when I figured I was getting too old for this. Coming here, I met Russell Buckley, and he asked me to be in the fire department. We needed a fire station, so I ran for Panguitch City Council, and with the help of Russell and Dave Dodds, we now have a great fire station that is almost 25 years old. After a couple of years, I became an EMT, and all of the thrills I enjoyed as a firefighter were right here in paradise. For thirty years now, Pat and I have been able to work as a volunteer, and we love helping others.

On September 11, 2001, while lying in bed, I turned

on the news only to see a jet plane crash in the World Trade Center in New York.

We had been in that building only three months earlier. A year later, President Bush had the military invade Iraq looking for weapons of mass destruction. Iraq was an ally that kept Iran at bay.

All of these disasters paled against the January 6th invasion of the Congress building by rioters sent there by our former president.

They were told to fight to get some of the Republicans to change their votes. They called for the hanging of Vice President Mike Pence, and the rioters had built a gallows on the steps. One hundred and forty police officers were injured and one was beaten to death with a fire extinguisher.

Six others died as the rioters hunted for victims to persuade them to change their votes. One of the senators called the president to tell him that the VP was safely in the basement and would he send help, and the president told him that the rioters loved America more than he did.

But our Constitution held, and after the National Guard arrived and the rioters fled, the vote was taken and the former president again lost the election by 7 million votes and 302 electoral votes to 230.

This, like all of my columns, is based on facts.

Another fact is I live in Panguitch—the greatest city in the world—Utah and the United States of America. I vote for the candidates because of character not because of their party, and I have supported every president that we have ever had in my lifetime, except one.

Thanks for the letters, emails, and phone calls I have received, and don't read my article if you don't want to.

Mack O.

Bryce Council: Government website updates, a Bryce Canyon social media

campaign budget approved, putting the Main Street Enhancement project out for bid, CARES Act funding, and an update on the Wellness Center discussed.

Bryce Council Cont'd from page 1

She then requested funding to conduct a social media advertising campaign, noting that many people are booking now for spring and summer vacations. She said that the campaign would emphasize that the Bryce Canyon area offers the opportunity to have a socially-distanced family vacation, due to the nature of its wide-open spaces. Her request included an amount of $250.00 to be split between advertisements posted on Facebook and Instagram stories.

Jean Seiler suggested drawing up a budget so that Jade would not need to come to the council for incremental amounts.

There was a motion to approve an advertising budget that would allow Jade to spend up to $1000.00 on advertising.

It was approved by the council.

Mayor Syrett brought up the Main Street Enhancement project, noting that a decision needed to be made on whether to move forward with putting it out for bid. The total projected cost of the project is $450,000. UDOT has committed $145,000. Ruby’s Inn is donating the use of some equipment. Garfield County will provide some work and a work crew. With these contributions, the out-of-pocket expense for Bryce Canyon City is approximately $250,000.

They are still looking for ways to reduce expenses. Mayor Syrett mentioned that there may be some work that the council would have to help Ruby’s Inn with completing: tearing out a fence, moving some signs, some sprinkler work, and other manual labor tasks.

The council approved a motion to put the Main Street Enhancement project out for bid by the end of next week.

It was noted that BullsEye Pest Control would like to apply for a business license in Bryce Canyon City. The council agreed to send the application out and do some research about what else this might entail.

Mayor Syrett received an annual report on the performance of the www.brycecanyoncity.com website. In 2020, there was 100% growth in traffic in spite of the pandemic and international travel issues. There were 18,000 users, most of them new. There were 20,000 sessions. The website contract is currently up for annual renewal. The council put website contract renewal on the next agenda.

Mayor Syrett has been reaching out to local business-

es to see if they have a need for CARES Act funding. The businesses that would like funding are required to fill out a form describing the need so that it can be approved by the council. He wants to wrap this up by the end of March.

Council Member Nick Pollock provided an update on the Wellness Center. He reported that they will be having a meeting next Friday to get the heating issues resolved, as well as to take care of any other lingering tasks.

It was mentioned that a High Fitness class is trying to get on the schedule for a weekly meetup.

Council Member Mike Stevens was not present to provide the usual report on financials.

Bryce Canyon City Town Council meetings take place the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

The Insider

February 25, 2021

Melanie Dabb, Extension Assistant Professor, Wayne County

Money and Emotions Whether we’re aware of it or not, there are a lot of emotions tied to our money and finances and these emotions impact our decisions in ways we might not be aware of. Emotions aren’t all bad, they are useful for helping us see what we value most, however sometimes they can cripple our ability to make sound financial decisions.

Here’s a look at some common emotions associated with money and tips for how to beat them.

Fear. Fear is probably one of the biggest emotions people have when it comes to money. Fear of not having enough, fear of being humiliated over financial decisions, fear of others being envious or straight out fear of making the wrong financial decision. Lower-income individuals are likely to judge and stereotype those who are wealthier than themselves as being unkind or unfeeling. The reverse is also true, higher-earning individuals may judge the poor as having to suffer the consequences of their own poor decisions. It is

common to be afraid of these judgements.

Guilt. It is common to feel guilty in regards to money especially if you have more than others, your wealth has come easily, you aren’t as charitable as you think you should be or you have made some poor financial decisions.

Shame is another common emotion that is associated with money. Similar to guilt, shame goes deeper in that you feel you have gone against your core values or that your self-worth has been diminished in some way because of your financial decisions. You might feel shame when it comes to money if you don’t have enough, you’ve avoided thinking about your finances or put off important tasks such as creating a budget or saving. You can also feel shame for spending too much, using questionable means to get money or shopping when you are feeling lonely or depressed. Unfortunately, having shameful feelings associated with money creates a viscous cycle. When you are feeling the discomfort of shame, your natural response is to avoid it which then just makes the problem worse and your feel-

ings of shame get deeper.

Pride or Accomplishment. Meeting a financial goal or making that last payment on your home or car can provide a sense of accomplishment and security. However, this feeling can also be taken to an extreme becoming greed or envy or putting you in a situation where you believe you are better than others and pass judgement on those who are not as well off as you.

The first step in getting a handle on our money emotions is be self-aware. Inventory your feelings about money and recognize them for what they are. This will help you identify your triggers and come up with a plan for addressing these triggers. Harness mild fear and anxiety to motivate you to take action by anticipating the sense of accomplishment when you’ve addressed the fear. Lastly, look for ways to break the shame cycle by separating your worth as a human being from your financial net worth, finding small simple changes to start addressing the behaviors that are causing your shame and celebrating successes. If you need ideas and tips to start making these small changes visit extension. usu.edu/wayne/money-management, finance.usu.edu or utahmoneymoms.com Written By: Melanie Dabb, USU Extension Assistant Professor Article Referenced: The Psychology of Money: What You Need To Know To Have A (Relatively) Fearless Financial Life by Prudy Gourguechon. Retrieved from: https://bit.ly/3oYBaRy

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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: Graphic created with SkySafariAstronomy.com

Aldebaran, Mars, the V-shaped Hyades, and Pleiades star clusters on the 7th. The two star clusters are separated by 13°.

Mars remains the sole planet in the evening sky. It’s in the news as craft from several countries go into orbit around it and land on its surface, and you can see Mars as one of the brighter “stars” high in the southwest as darkness falls. A short distance to the left, or east, of Mars is an orange star that is equally bright—Aldebaran, in Taurus.

Mars is approaching Aldebaran, and they’ll be closest in a few weeks.

Enroute to Aldebaran, Mars passes between two pretty star clusters—the Pleiades, or Seven Sisters, on the right and the Hyades on the left. Mars is closest to the Pleaides on the night of the 2nd, when they’re separated by 2-2/3° and a pretty sight in binoculars, but they’ll be close

enough to see together in binoculars until roughly the 11th, depending on your binoculars’ field of view. It’s a good photo op for people with a telephoto lens that tracks the stars.

The cluster to left of Mars is the Hyades, which is larger and closer. Mars is directly between them on the 7th, but it’s broadly between them all week. Aldebaran is in front of the Hyades and not part of them.

Turning to the morning sky, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn rise before the sun, but they’re so low in morning twilight that you will need binoculars to see them. It would be worth the effort as Mercury passes very close to Jupiter from about the 2nd through 7th. The closest approach is on the 5th, when they’re a scant

½° apart. Mercury is 1/5th as bright as Jupiter. Saturn is 9° to the right of Jupiter, but it is only 1/12th as bright as Jupiter. Look a half-hour before sunrise, and you’ll need an absolutely flat eastern horizon. As I always insist, every amateur stargazer needs a pair of binoculars. I recommend 7X50, and you can find a decent pair for under $50.

While looking for the planets on the morning of the 5th, notice the bright orange star less than 5° below the moon; that’s Antares in Scorpius. Scorpius is very much a summer constellation. Although we’re still officially in winter, you see stars of the coming seasons late at night.

Jupiter and Saturn are in the morning sky now, but they’ll be in the evening sky this coming summer.

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.

The Night Sky

Health and Dark Skies

by Shauna Cotrell, Member of Torrey Dark Skies TORREY - As residents of rural Utah, we live in one of the darkest places in the country. Less than 1% of the U.S. population lives under skies as dark and pristine as here in Wayne County. That darkness allows the moon to be a natural night light. The next full moon is February 27th, making this week a great time to bundle up, get outside, and enjoy a walk in the moonlight.

Nobel Prize winning author Yasunari Kawabata wrote, “The true joy of a moonlit night is something we no longer understand. Only men of old, when there were no lights, could understand the true joy

of a moonlit night.” Here we are closer than most to experiencing that joy, and while the moon and stars above, in the sea of darkness, are beautiful, they are also functional and tied to the health of life on Earth.

Darkness impacts the health of all living things, yet the predictable rhythm of day and night has been upset by light pollution. For example, insects are drawn to artificial light and may exhaust themselves flying around a light or be at a greater risk of being preyed upon. Insect populations are declining, and this is negatively impacting the spe-

cies that rely upon them for food or pollination. Many of these insects are necessary to pollinate food crops for people and livestock.

The effects of light pollution are felt by people too.

Our bodies need dark night skies to be healthy. Darkness provides the cue to produce melatonin, a natural hormone that triggers sleep; it also boosts the immune system, lowers cholesterol, and aids the function of the thyroid, pancreas, and adrenal glands.

Without darkness, melatonin production is reduced.

Exposure to artificial light at night, including streetlights and lights on electronics, can increase the risk of obesity, depression, diabetes, and cancer.

We can keep our bodies healthy, and our night skies dark by being mindful of the light we use. Boost the health benefits of darkness by making minor changes at home.

Shield outdoor lights, aim them where they are most useful, and turn them off if they are not needed. Avoid bright white or blue spectrum lights which mimic sunlight and prevent the production of melatonin. Switch to warm colored light bulbs, such as soft orange which produce less light intensity. Check the packaging on lightbulbs and look for a light “temperature,” or Kelvin, that is less than 3,000 for use at night.

Lightbulb specifications can be found on the package, often resembling nutrition labels on packaged food. Many e-Readers and cell phones have a “night light” setting that will remove blue tones and replace it with warm. Using warm toned lighting an hour or two before bed allows your body to make melatonin and may aid in a better, healthier night’s sleep.

These actions allow us to keep the night sky pristine and more fully reap the health benefits of the natural darkness of south-central Utah.

Shauna Cotrell is a resident of Torrey and member of Torrey Dark Skies.

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February 25, 2021

LegaL Notices AMENDED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LOA TOWN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 11, 2021, the Mayor and Town Council of Loa Town (the "Issuer"), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) declaring its intention to issue its Parity 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.

The Issuer shall hold a public hearing on March 11, 2021, at the hour of 7:00 p.m. The location of the public hearing is in the Loa Civic Center, 88 West Center, Loa, 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 for financing the culinary water system improvements, including replacement of existing pipelines, installation of a looping system, water setters, water meters and fire hydrants. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate.

DATED this 11th day of February, 2021. /s/ Michelle Brian Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 18 & 25, 2021

SALE OF SURPLUS MODULAR BUILDING GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION The Garfield County School District Board of Education has declared a modular building currently being used by Panguitch Elementary as surplus. The District will accept bids to purchase the property from the District by the highest acceptable bidder.

Location of the modular building: Panguitch Elementary School—145 S. 100 W., Panguitch, UT 84759 Building Square Footage: Approximately 5,400 sq ft Responsibility of Moving the Building: The building must be moved by the acceptable bidder after school lets out on May 28, 2021 and no later than June 18, 2021. The cost of moving the building is the responsibility of the successful bidder. Demolition of the surrounding building will begin the week of June 21st, so it is imperative that the building move be completed by 6/18/2021.

Bid Time and Date: Sealed Bids to purchase the building will be accepted by Bruce Williams, Business Administrator for the District until 4:00 P.M. on 2/26/2021. Bids will be publicly opened at the District Office immediately following the bid closing.

Additional Information: To make an appointment to tour the building or requests for additional information prior to bidding should be directed to Bruce Williams at 435-676 1302 or bruce.williams@garfk12.org.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 18 & 25, 2021 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING COLORADO AND GREEN RIVERS RECREATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL) is developing a Recreation Resource Management Plan (RMP) for sovereign land sections of the Colorado and Green Rivers. FFSL will present information regarding the RMP process and seek public participation at a virtual public meeting on Thursday, March 11, 2021 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

To participate, visit http://bit.ly/FFSL-MAR11 to register and receive the Zoom connection information.

You may also submit comments via the project website http://bit.ly/CGRRRMP. A recording of the meeting will be shared on the website following the meeting for those unable to attend at the scheduled time.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 25 and MARCH 4, 2021 SURPLUS SALE GARFIELD COUNTY GARFIELD COUNTY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 2020 Dodge Ram 2500, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Short Bed, Red 2020 Dodge Ram 2500, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Short Bed, Granite 2020 Dodge Ram 2500, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Long Bed, Red 2020 Dodge Ram 2500, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Long Bed, Silver 2020 Chevy Silverado, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Short Bed, Silver 2020 Chevy Silverado, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Short Bed, Gray 2020 Dodge Ram 2500, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Short Bed, Silver BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE UNTIL 5:00 P.M., MARCH 5TH, 2021.

BIDS WILL BE OPENED MONDAY, MARCH 8TH, 2021 AT 11:00 A.M. IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE GARFIELD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 55 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PANGUITCH, UTAH. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION. All vehicles will be sold in “as is” condition, and all sales will be final. Purchases can be made with cash or certified check. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all offers. For additional information contact the Clerk’s Office at (435) 676-1100 or www.garfield.utah.gov.

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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. 17, 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 841146300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5439 (A82389): Roger S. Brian propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles south of Loa) for STOCKWATERING. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 95-5440 (a46690): Kelly Taylor, Wayne County Water Conservancy District propose(s) using 0.3939 cfs OR 200 ac-ft. from groundwater (7 miles west of Hanksville) for IRRIGATION. 61-1974 (a46692): Beth Ellen Kimble, Daniel B. Powers propose(s) using 0.0044 cfs OR 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (Bryce Canyon area) for COMMERCIAL: 10 cabinettes evaluated at 150 gpd for 217 days.

61-3253 (a46694): Gallia-Rovira Family Trust propose(s) using 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (Mammoth Creek) for DOMESTIC. 61-3257 (a46707): Larry D and Estella F Boevers Living Trust propose(s) using 0.0064 cfs OR 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 mi. E of Cedar Break Nat Mon) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3246 (a46715): Dieter Meltvedt and Holly Meltvedt propose(s) using 0.004 cfs OR 3 ac-ft. from groundwater (1/2 mile NE of Hatch) for IRRIGATION. 61-3258 (a46717): Curtis and Kelly Saunders Family Trust propose(s) using 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles S of Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 18 & 25, 2021 APPLICATION FOR EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER FUNDS SIX COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS HOUSING & COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT The Six County Association of Governments, Housing & Community Action Department has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/ Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.

The Six County Area has received $13,387.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs.

The Selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA: National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and United Way Worldwide. This Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-needs area around the country.

Under the terms of the grant from the National Board local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal Funds, 3) have and accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.

Applications will be accepted until February 26th at the Six County Housing and Community Action Department, located at 250 North Main suite B-38 Richfield, Utah 84701 or mail your request to P.O. Box 820 Richfield, Utah 84701.

For more information call 435-893-0744 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 25, 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE TORREY TOWN Two petitions of annexation has been certified by the Torrey Town on February 15th, 2021. The petitions are available for review at the town office 75 E 100 North.

BOUNDARY DESCIPTION SOUTH SIDE A BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THE SAND CREEK WEST ADDITION TO TORREY TOWN, RECORDED AS ENTRY 153390, BOOK 233, PAGE 359 IN WAYNE COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE, SAID POINT BEING EAST 1177.58 FEET AND SOUTH 1274.12 FEET FROM THE WEST QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 29 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST, SALT LAKE BASE AND MERIDIAN, RUNNING THENCE NORTH 89°55’29” EAST 135.16 FEET ALONG THE EXISTING BOUNDARY OF TORREY TOWN TO THE 16TH SECTION LINE; THENCE SOUTH 00°02’50” WEST 325.96 FEET ALONG SAME TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL 0-729; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL THE FOLLOWING FOURTEEN (14) COURSES AND DISTANCES: NORTH 89°53’48” WEST 577.16 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 52°26’46” EAST 153.37 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 37°32’49” WEST 40.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 52°26’46” WEST 45.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 47°55’03” WEST 146.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°53’47” WEST 18.30 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 60°09’07” WEST 64.98 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 61°16’02” WEST 32.88 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 81°10’40” WEST 64.26 FEET; THENCE NORTH 79°17’44” WEST 13.26 FEET; THENCE NORTH 69°11’19” WEST 44.10 FEET; THENCE NORTH 79°21’15” WEST 39.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°39’02” WEST 11.04 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°53’45” WEST 429.97 FEET TO THE SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 00°04’06” EAST 350.55 FEET ALONG THE SECTION LINE TO THE SOUTH LINE OF ABOVE SAID SAND CREEK WEST ADDITION TO TORREY TOWN; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH BOUNDARY OF SAND CREEK WEST ADDITION THE FOLLOWING FIVE (5) COURSES AND DISTANCES: NORTH 51°06’15” EAST 24.40 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°57’44” EAST 495.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°57’44” EAST 388.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88°56’36” EAST 157.03 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°37’37” EAST 120.13 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 10.55 ACRES BASIS OF BEARINGS IS SOUTH 00°06’08” WEST ALONG THE SECTION LINE FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER TO THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 29 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST, SALT LAKE BASE AND MERIDIAN The town may grant the petition and annex the area described unless a written protest to the annexation is filed within 30 days of the Town Council's receipt of the certified petition. The deadline is March 17, 2021. Protests may be sent to to PO Box 750027 Torrey, UT 84775 or delivered to the town office 75 E 100 No. BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION SOUTH SIDE B BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SAND CREEK WEST ADDITION TO TORREY TOWN, RECORDED AS ENTRY 153390, BOOK 233, PAGE 359 IN WAYNE COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE, THAT IS SOUTH 1243.49 FEET AND WEST 1216.83 FEET FROM THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 29 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST, SALT LAKE BASE AND MERIDIAN, AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 09°01’31” WEST 100.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE 1/16TH SECTION LINE; THENCE SOUTH 89°57’37” WEST 208.63 FEET ALONG THE 16TH SECTION LINE TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 7, SKYVIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTH 04°08’17” WEST 1,312.95 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 7 AND LOT 4 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 4; THENCE NORTH 88°40’33” WEST 377.89 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 4; THENCE NORTH 03°55’48” EAST 626.30 FEET TO THE CORNER COMMON TO LOTS 4, 5, 6 AND 7; THENCE NORTH 88°02’30” WEST 379.98 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 6; THENCE NORTH 06°36’54” EAST 666.91 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOT 6 TO THE 1/16TH SECTION LINE; THENCE SOUTH 89°57’37” WEST 466.87 FEET ALONG THE 1/16TH SECTION LINE TO THE QUARTER SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 00°20’11” EAST 353.41 FEET ALONG THE QUARTER SECTION LINE TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ABOVE SAID SAND CREEK WEST ADDITION; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ADDITION SOUTH 79°51’43” EAST 1,389.44 FEET TO THE POINT OF CURVATURE ON A 2,814.90 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, AND THENCE EASTERLY 54.67 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE (CHORD OF CURVE BEARS SOUTH 80°25’06” EAST 54.67 FEET) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 24.38 ACRES BASIS OF BEARINGS IS SOUTH 00°25’06” WEST ALONG THE SECTION LINE FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER TO THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 29 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST, SALT LAKE BASE MERIDIAN The town may grant the petition and annex the area described unless a written protest to the annexation is filed within 30 days of the Town Council's receipt of the certified petition. The deadline is March 17, 2021. Protests may be sent to to PO Box 750027 Torrey Ut 84775 Or delivered to the town office 75 E 100 No. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 25 and MARCH 4 & 11, 2021 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TORREY TOWN Torrey Town council will hold a public hearing on March 11 at 6:15 for the purpose of receiving public comments on a variance request by Arron and Carrie Torrey. The meeting will be held at the Torrey Pavilion Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 25, 2021 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOULDER PLANNING COMMISSION The Boulder Town Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., to hear comments on the first release of codified town ordinances.

The hearing will be conducted electronically, with both computer and/or tollfree telephone call-in participation set up.

(Connection information will be announced closer to the meeting.)

Information about codification and a copy of the initial release are available on the Planning Commission page of Boulder Town website https://boulder.utah.gov/category/planningcommission/ .

Please email Planning Commission Clerk Peg Smith at pc@boulder.utah.gov if you have questions about the ordinances or codification process.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 25, 2021

February 25, 2021

LegaL Notices ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WAYNE COUNTY DOCUMENT 00 11 13 Owner: Wayne County 18 South Main, PO Box 189 Loa, UT 84747 Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of the 2020 Hanksville Irrigation Co. Diversion-Riprap Mining and Hauling, which includes shallow surface mining and hauling of 9,000 C.Y. of riprap, and related work, will be received by Wayne County at the offices of Wayne County, 18 South Main, P.O. Box 189, Loa, Utah 84747, until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 2021, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Jones & DeMille Engineering, 50 South Main, Suite 4, Manti, UT 84642, (435) 835-4540. For questions regarding the Bidders List and accessing project manual & plans, email Heather at heather.n@jonesanddemille.com; for project specific or technical questions, call Garrick Willden, P.E., at 435-979-0380.

Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing office during business hours, upon payment of $40.00 for each set, no part of which will be refunded. Electronic copy (PDF) may be obtained for download at www.jonesanddemille.com or www.questcdn.com for $30.00.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis as indicated in the Bid Form.

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Bidders shall submit evidence of qualifications to perform the Work as described in the Instructions to Bidders.

February 18, 2021 Wayne County Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 25 and MARCH 4, 2021

Calassified ds AUSTIN'S CHUCKWAGON TORREY Austin's Chuckwagon is looking for seasonal employees.

Openings are: Store Clerk, Deli Worker, and Motel Desk Clerk.

Openings are for full and part time.

If interested call: Sheri 435-425-3102 James 435-491-0877 Mike 435-691-0709

NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL Wayne County is accepting applications for the following position: Title: Noxious Weed Control Department: Weed FLSA Status: Part Time / Seasonal GENERAL PURPOSE This is an entry-level position which includes on the job training and experience. The position will report to the County Road Supervisor. Primary duties include: Locating and treating noxious weeds along County Roads and rightof-ways. Some mosquito abatement duties which will require working evenings. Oversee State Noxious weed mitigation grants and reporting requirements to the State of Utah.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general supervision of the Road Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Applying Herbicides and Pesticides; Attends meetings, conferences, workshops; Ability to operate a variety of technical tools and equipment, such as computer, calculator, camera, measuring devices, handheld GIS equipment, Performs duties with due regard for personal safety, that of other employees and the public; assists in training subordinates in proper safety practices.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education and Experience: A. Graduation from high school, AND B. Two (2) years of general work experience related to equipment operation and maintenance; 2. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Some knowledge of various light to heavy equipment; hazards and safety precautions related to construction and equipment operation; traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations; principles and techniques of heavy mechanized equipment operation and maintenance.

Ability to operate various kinds of light to heavy duty equipment; perform strenuous labor for extended periods of time under varying conditions; follow State and Federal guidelines and regulations relating to chemical storage and application; establish effective working relationships with co-workers; have or be willing to obtain a chemical applicator license from the State of Utah.

3. Work Environment: Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, push and pull, bend and stoop, twist and kneel, and able to climb into and on to heavy equipment and vehicles; may be required to lift up to 75 pounds on occasion. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity required. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, communicating, discriminating. Continuous travel in automobile or heavy equipment required in job performance. Some daily and severe seasonal aspects of the job pose threats or hazards capable of producing physical injury.

4. Resume: Please attach resume to application you submit to the clerk's office.

Wayne County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to political, religious or labor organization affiliation or nonaffiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, age, national origin, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap.

Applications can be picked up at the County Clerk’s office during regular business hours. Or you may call and request one by email.

Applications and attached resumes will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Friday, March 12, 2021. For more information about the position, please contact Rhett Jeffery at 435-836-2682 or the County Clerk’s office at 435-8361300.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor

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

HELP WANTED GENERAL DENTIST WANTED ESCALANTE / PANGUITCH (GARFIELD COUNTY, UT) General Dentist (Full Time) position available in Escalante / Panguitch (Garfield County, UT) 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

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 Secretary at Bryce Valley High School 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.

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

ESTATE SALE SERVICES

MEETINGS Tropic AA Meeting Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion. rtn Escalante AA Meeting Call for times and locations.

435-676-3653 Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group 4th Thursday of each month 5:30-7:30pm Southwest Behavioral Health Center 601 E. Center St. Panguitch ADULTS ONLY Questions? Call Melissa Veater 435-690-0911

sudoku Answers for this week

AREV HOSPITALITY SEASONAL JOBS **EXCELLENT PAY** COOKS, KITCHEN HELP, SERVERS, FRONT DESK, CASHIERS, HOUSEKEEPING Arev Hospitality, Torrey, UT near Capitol Reef NP 435-425-2525

WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITIONS POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Wayne School District is hiring for the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website https://www.waynesd.org/ district/employment-opportunities.html.

Secondary Principal at Wayne High School District Instructional Coach Secretary for the District Office SALARY: Is in accordance with Wayne School District’s salary schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. See the job description on website for additional requirements.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit classified or certified application that can be found on the website.

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

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Wayne Commission: Pace zoning change request,

Ellett subdivision request, Donkey Flats Road issue, a resolution condemning Joe Biden's ban on new oil and gas leases on public lands, and the Teasdale radio site discussed.

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posing and condemning Joe Biden's ban on new oil and gas leases on public lands.

The resolution condemns President Joe Biden’s moratorium on new oil and gas leasing on U.S. lands and waters stating that it “would destabilize the Wayne County economy.” The resolution urges the Biden administration to reconsider the moratorium and urges Utah to consider intervening in the Western Energy Alliance lawsuit challenging the executive order.

Commissioner Black-

burn made a motion to accept the resolution stating, “The resolution speaks for itself.

Without mineral extraction and the CIB, Wayne County couldn’t have anything—no schools, no drinking water.”

The commissioners unanimously passed the resolution, and the resolution was adopted.

Next, Jason Kirby from the Garkane Energy Cooperative took the floor to discuss the Teasdale radio site. Garkane wants to improve communications with Kane County, but the current wooden structure is not sturdy enough to hold a new dish. Garkane

would like to construct a new steel tower at this site and requested the commissioners’ signature to move forward with the project. Mike Olsen and Colleen Allen will outline a new lease for the site and see if they can work out some sort of power exchange deal for use of the site.

The commission then reviewed the county’s bills and moved to a closed session to discuss personnel issues.

The Wayne County Commission meets the first and third Monday of every month at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa.

State Champions: Panguitch Bobcats Wrestling win

the 1A State Tournament for the second year in a row.

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dends this year for the team, as they had multiple state placers.

Panguitch placed 214 to 167.5 over Piute High School. The Piute Thunderbirds had a phenomenal team this year.

Final results for Panguitch were: 1A 106: Owen Crofts (17-14) placed 1st and scored 24.0 team points.

1A 106: Tanner Marshall (13-14) placed 3rd.

1A 113: Hunter Dickinson (17-18) placed 1st and scored 22.0 team points.

1A 113: Colton Pieper (0-3) place is unknown.

1A 120: Korban Osburn (11-8) placed 3rd.

1A 120: Bryson Henrie (13-11) placed 1st and scored 22.0 team points.

1A 126: Thomas Marshall (24-13) placed 2nd and scored 18.0 team points.

1A 132: Porter Schoppe

(29-6) placed 1st and scored 22.0 team points.

1A 138: Theron Evans (20-15) placed 3rd and scored 16.0 team points.

1A 145: Jacolby Bridges (14-15) place is unknown and scored 3.0 team points.

1A 152: Mclane Leibbrandt (12-17) placed 4th and scored 11.0 team points.

1A 160: Korbin Atkin (13-14) placed 4th and scored 9.0 team points.

1A 170: Cael Houston (19-18) placed 2nd and scored 18.0 team points.

1A 195: Gage Julander (9-21) placed 4th and scored 11.0 team points.

1A 220: Wade Christensen (18-3) placed 1st and scored 22.0 team points.

1A 285: Arik Blevins (822) placed 4th.

1A 285: Cole Harland (87) placed 2nd and scored 16.0 team points.

The Bobcats are looking forward to bringing in a great bunch of freshmen wrestlers next year from the junior

high program. The wrestling program is growing, and that success is due to the awesome coaching staff and caring parents behind the scenes. Wrestling tournaments are a lot of work, and the mats don’t roll themselves out or put themselves up. It takes parents that care about the program to keep it strong. COVID made it hard to go out and support the wrestlers this year, but if you haven’t made it out to a home duel, make a point to support them next year. The Bobcats wrestling program has some great things in store for the future.

It's Your Money Social Security Taxes

February 25, 2021

by Garfield County Taxpayers Alliance GARFIELD COUNTY Have you ever looked at your pay stub and wondered about the deductions and withholdings taken out of your paycheck? You know, those items subtracted from your earnings that reduce your actual take-home pay. One common withholding you might see is FICA, which is a U.S. federal payroll tax. It stands for the Federal Insurance Contributions Act and is deducted from each paycheck for specific withholdings, such as Medicare and Social Security.

Specifically for social security, some may recognize the withholding as OADSI tax.

OASDI stands for old age, survivors, and disability insurance tax. Whether labeled OASDI or FICA - Social Security, this is the money that your employer collects from you and submits to the federal government in order to fund the Social Security program.

Even if you earn too little to owe income tax, social security tax usually gets deducted from the first $1 of earnings you get from your job.

The Federal Government sets the Social Security tax at 6.2% for employees. Not only are employers responsible for withholding the 6.2% from their worker’s pay and sending the funds to the Federal Government, employers must also match the worker’s 6.2% with an additional 6.2% from their own funds. That means the overall federal tax is 12.4%.

Self-employed individuals have to pay both the employee (6.2%) and employer (6.2%) portions of the social security tax themselves. An income tax deduction for the employer portion of the selfemployment OASDI tax is allowed in order to put selfemployed individuals in the same tax position that employers enjoy.

So, what do employees get for paying this tax? Social Security retirement and

survivors’ and disability benefits—if they meet eligibility requirements. Benefits eligibility depends in large part on establishing enough of a past earnings history to qualify for the program. In a nutshell, it requires workers to report and pay Social Security tax on enough income over time to meet the specific qualification requirements.

Social Security retirement and survivors’ and disability benefits have different income work-requirement time periods. If you haven't earned enough Social Security “credits” over your years of employment, you may not get the benefits you expected.

It is important to note that not all of your income counts for purposes of determining how many Social Security credits you'll get in a given year; only "earned income" is used in Social Security’s calculations.

For most people, that includes wages and salaries and certain benefits, such as vacation pay and severance pay. However, for workers who rely mostly on tips as part of their income, tips can only be included in “earned income” calculations if you report your tips to the IRS. There are exceptions.

Employees may work for certain state and local government entities who elect to maintain their own pension plans as alternatives to Social Security. Rather than choosing to participate in Social Security voluntarily, these employees will typically get their retirement benefits solely from the government-run pension For Social Security retirement benefits, a typical worker needs at least 10 years of earnings to obtain the required (40) “credits.” For Social Security disability benefits, depending on the age of the worker at the time of disability, benefits can be awarded sooner if you met certain guidelines, which include being disabled

for at least a year and unable to work. For Social Security survivor benefits, benefits depend on the work history of the person who dies. If the credit/eligibility requirement is met by the deceased worker, survivors, including those who have not paid into the social security system themselves, would be eligible for monthly survivor benefits.

One thing to keep in mind is that Social Security benefits do not count as gross income. However, the IRS does count them in your combined income for the purpose of determining if you must pay federal taxes on your benefits. The majority of recipients on disability do not have to pay taxes on their benefits because most people who meet the strict criteria to qualify for the program have little or no additional income.

If your total income is more than $25,000 for an individual or $32,000 for a married couple filing jointly, you must pay federal income taxes on your Social Security benefits.

If your income is less, your benefits are not taxed.

In addition to federal taxes, social security retirement benefits are taxed as income to varying degrees by 13 states. Utah is one of those states that does not exempt Social Security retirement benefits from taxation. However, House Bill 86—Social Security Tax Amendments and Senate Bill 11—Retirement Income Tax Amendments, were recently passed unanimously by their respective chambers. The proposed bills remove state tax on Social Security income for low and middle income retirees.

Committee budget deliberations are currently on tap; one legislative chamber, House or Senate, will have to pass the other’s bill for a measure to pass. Stay tuned.

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