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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Turn-About Ranch Faces New Lawsuit
ESCALANTE - TurnAbout Ranch, a residential youth behavioral treatment center based in Escalante, is facing a new lawsuit filed on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 alleging sexual assault by a male staff member on a then 17-year old female student enrolled in the program. The complaint, filed in the Sixth Judicial Court in Garfield County, says that in late 2019, Hannah Archuleta, from El Paso County Colorado, was sexually groped on two separate occasions by the male staff member. The complaint says that a first assault occurred approximately a week after Ms. Archuleta arrived at TurnAbout, and occurred when Ms. Archuleta was alone in the kitchen at Roundy Camp. A second and more physically intrusive assault is said to have occurred about one month after the first, in the kitchen of the Barn. Ms. Archuleta claims that she reported the second assault within approximately 24 hours of its occurrence to three staff members: a Residential Coach, a therapist, and a nurse, but that Turn-About staff failed to take remedial steps and were dismissive and skeptical of her allegations. Lawsuit
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Beautiful View from the Inside Out of an Alcove in the GSENM
Keith Moore
"The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is home to some of the most incredible geologic formations in the United States. Many of those formations are difficult to access, making them that much more rewarding to find." —Keith Moore Congratulations, Keith Moore. You are the winner of The Insider New Year, New Photo Contest! Thank you everyone for your submissions. We received so many great photos!
Aspire365 Receives Grant for Treatment of Opioid Addiction GARFIELD / WAYNE / KANE / PIUTE COUNTIES - Aspire365 is partnering with the Utah Rural Opioid Healthcare Consortium (UROHC) at Southern Utah University to expand treatment and recovery services for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in Garfield, Wayne, Kane and Piute counties. Thanks to this opportunity, Aspire365 will be able to provide treatment for a select
"The Mockingbird" & the Marshal by Steven Lee
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The "Elite Theater," where Ben Jarrett is thought to have been able to book a performance after multiple theaters turned down his requests.
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Panguitch Utah History Black History of Southern Utah Part 2
PANGUITCH - The story you are about to read is the culmination of 18+ months of continuous research and documentation. It is the most challenging history that I have compiled thus far for a number of reasons. The first of which is that after all this time, I still don't quite know how the story ends. y sheer chance alone, I first learned about a series of events in February 1908 that occurred along the icy stretch of rough road leading north from the "Metropolis of Garfield County" to her sister city of Richfield (this road is known today as Highway 89). I was scanning over old newspapers one night, searching for some
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tidbit of information about some other "historical-rabbithole" story that I was chasing at the time. Suddenly, a series of sentences leaped out at me from a small column on the 8th page of a February 10th, 1908 issue of the Salt Lake Herald. The column was titled "Panguitch News Notes," and it read, in part, "... A negro calling himself Cannonball has been lounging around Panguitch for some time trying to have a performance but could not get a place to play in. He finally succeeded in getting the skating rink, and the Marshal had to be present to keep The Boys from harming him...." Panguitch History Cont'd on page 10
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number of individuals in these counties who are struggling with opioid addiction at a significantly reduced price. In 2017, 650 Utahns died from drug overdose (or 22.3 deaths per 100,000 people, compared to the U.S. average of 19.8), most of which involved opioids. This outpaces deaths by firearm, homicide, diabetes, or kidney disease. Aspsire365 is partnering with
Zions Bank Aims to Bring More Diverse Businesses to Its Supply Chain SALT LAKE CITY - Zions Bank has launched a supplier diversity program aimed at bringing more diverse businesses to its supply chain. The program helps identify businesses as owned by people in traditionally underrepresented groups—including minorities, women, LGBTQIA individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities—that may be able to offer products and services needed by the bank. “Banking is a local business, and to be successful we must be representative of the communities we serve,” said Zions Bank president and CEO Scott Anderson. “This program levels the playing field so more businesses can successfully compete for Zions Bank procurement opportunities.” To be included in the program, businesses must complete an online registration and company profile. Qualifying businesses are then added to a supplier database, which is made available to supply chain managers. The database raises the visibility of diverse vendors—including existing vendors like Salt Lake City-based catering company LUX Catering & Events. Because LUX is more than 51% owned and operated by individuals who identify as LGBTQIA, it qualifies to participate in Zions’ supplier diversity program. LUX managing partner Chris Sanchez, who identifies both as gay and LatinX, says support for supplier diversity Diversity Program Cont'd on page 8
your local health organizations—Garfield Memorial Hospital, Kane County Hospital and Wayne Community Health Center—to provide a 12-month, in-home treatment program through in-person and telemedicine visits to those in your community. The Aspire365 program is the culmination of multiple years of development, in coordination with Yale Univer-
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Falcons: Fighter Jets of the Bird World
Emily Leach
American Kestrel—our smallest and most common falcon. ESCALANTE - Faster than a speeding bullet! Well, not quite. Falcons are very fast and powerful fliers and, with streamlined bodies and long pointed wings, very agile. A Falcon surprises its target prey animal with speed, knocking it or grabbing it out of the air or off the ground with sharp-clawed feet, then using its specially-adapted notched beak to sever the prey’s neck. Terrifying, I’m sure, but quick. The prey for most Falcons are other bird species, but many will take appropriately-sized rodents or large insects. Extensive DNA work over the last few decades has turned many of our ideas about bird relationships on
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sity School of Medicine and the D.E.A., to better address SUD (substance use disorders) as a chronic condition. We deliver treatment to patients in the privacy of their own home over a 12-month period. The lengthened treatment schedule allows for consistent implementation of the
GARFIELD COUNTY A busy Feb. 22 meeting, with Commissioner David Tebbs excused, began with Commissioners’ board reports: Commissioner Jerry Taylor said he’s hoping the county might obtain some state funding for upfront costs of affordable housing projects. He said Panguitch City is now working on six units, coordinating with the Beaver Housing Authority, plus the four units in Escalante and two in Tropic. He said Rural Co-Working Innovation Centers were featured on the last County Seat show. Panguitch will be opening their Innovation Center on April 1, and Escalante is starting their renovation soon. Taylor said with $750K potential in grants and two Centers in the works, Garfield County is probably leading RCIC efforts. Commissioner Leland Pollock said the latest on the CAFO bill seems to be better news for Garfield but maybe not for neighboring counties. The small percentage of private land in Garfield County may exempt it from the bill’s
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their heads. Traditionally, Falcons have been allied closely with Hawks and Eagles because they are all raptors. Now we know that Falcons are much more closely related to Parrots, of all things, and that both Falcons and Parrots share a common ancestor with Songbirds! The Falcon Family (Falconidae) has a world-wide distribution and includes over 60 species. These can be grouped into three subfamilies: “typical” Falcons, which are most commonly seen; Forest Falcons, confined to the tropics and not discussed here; and the very unfalcon-like Caracaras. There are six typical Fal-
con species regularly recorded in the U.S. and Canada. At the extreme northern and southern ends of the continent live Gyrfalcons and Aplomado Falcons, respectively. Rare and beautiful, Gyrfalcons are our largest, at 22” long. They inhabit tundra areas of the far north, nesting on nearby cliffs and pursuing ground birds like Ptarmigan. I was privileged to see one in Alaska years ago. I have seen our southernmost Falcon, the Aplomado, only in Mexico, but they once nested regularly in desert grasslands from Arizona to Texas. They were
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Notes from the Nuthatch Sea Lions of the Snow by Kadi Franson
Goings on... Emergence of Prairie Dogs at Bryce Canyon N.P. Signals Spring
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Public Deserves Facts, Not Fiction
Kadi Franson
Prairie dogs, the sea lions of the snow. populations have been decimated. Over 200 years ago, Meriwether Lewis described their numbers as “infinite.” They now occupy 2% of their native habitat. Because prairie dogs are a “keystone species,” one that holds the structure of an ecosystem together, their extermination has played a large part in the collapse of North America’s once vast grassland ecosystems. One could say that without prairie dogs, there is no prairie. The decline of burrowing owls, once nesting in the hundreds in prairie dog towns, has been explicitly linked to the eradication of prairie dogs. Dr. James Edwin, on an 1820 expedition near Grand Island, Nebraska, remarks: "In all the prairie-dog villages we had passed, small owls had been observed moving briskly about. . . This fellow citizen of the prairie dog is of asocial disposition, and does not retire from the light of the sun. . .With us the owl never occurred but in the prairie-dog villages, sometimes in a small flock, much scattered and often perched on different hillocks, at a distance, deceiving the eye with the appearance of the prairie dog itself. . . [They] rise upon the wing, uttering a note very like that of the prairie dog. . . ." Owls are not the only creatures that benefit from the diggers. Hundreds of diverse organisms take shelter and find habitat in prairie dog burrows, like cottontails, ground squirrels, horned toads, snakes, and myriad bugs. Early explorer Zebulon Pike’s 1806 expedition notes tell of this phenomenon: “Strange as it may appear, I have seen the Wishtonwish, the rattlesnake, the horn frog . . . and a land tortoise all take refuge in the same hole.” They are food for many predators, from raptors to rattlesnakes. They aerate the soils like giant earthworms, allowing nitrogen uptake and water table replenishment. The native grasses that they forage are kept well-clipped and tended, providing a steady supply of fresh young forage to pronghorns and (at one time) oceanic herds of bison, and allowing the plants to come back healthy year after year. These pipsqueaks of the prairie, diminutive cousins of the backyard squirrel, play an outsized role in keeping healthy ecosystems intact. Here’s the Nuthatch giving a warm “welcome back to the above-ground” to our chunky Valentine’s Day wishtonwishes, those sea lions of the snow, the keystones of the grasslands, and one of Southern Utah’s most charismatic bellwethers of Spring. Notes from the Nuthatch is a nature column written by Kadi Franson, a naturalist and artist living in Garfield County.
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The emergence of prairie dogs from their winter burrows at Bryce Canyon National Park signals that spring is on its way. Animals that predate on these "chicken nuggets" of the animal kingdom also return to the area. BRYCE - “Punxsutawney Phil? Is that you? No... it’s Paunsaugunt Pete! Bryce Canyon’s Utah Prairie Dog and very own ‘Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators and Weather-Prophet Extraordinary.’ Pete finally emerged from his burrow yesterday to tell us that Spring is on its way to the Paunsaugunt Plateau!” says Sadie Textor, Park Ranger at Bryce Canyon National Park. All eyes have been on the meadows at Bryce Canyon, where we have eagerly awaited the annual emergence of the Utah prairie dogs from hibernation. A harbinger of spring, the first prairie dogs signal the imminent return of their predators: badgers, foxes, eagles, coyotes, and others. Known as the “chicken nuggets of the meadow,” these predators will soon be on the prowl for a hot nugget from dog town. —Kadi Franson
Utah Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance
SALT LAKE CITY - In an opinion released February 25, 2021, the Utah Supreme Court reversed a Sixth District Court judgement which had dismissed a complaint brought by the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance(SUWA), alleging that Kane and Garfield County commissions violated Utah’s Open and Public Meetings Act. The Utah Supreme Court’s decision holds that the district court’s previous decision in Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance v. Kane County Commission was in error. The dispute leading to litigation was whether the Commissions violated the Act when they failed to provide public notice or allow attendance at meetings certain Commission members had with the United States Secretary of the Interior. (In May of 2017, then-Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke met privately with members of county commissions as part of a process that led to the reduction of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Bears Ears National Monument.) The Sixth District Court had dismissed SUWA's complaint for lack of standing and concluded that the Act did not apply to the meetings at issue. In an opinion written by Chief Justice Durrant, the Utah Supreme Court reversed, holding (1) SUWA had standing to bring these claims; and (2) the court erred in concluding that the Act did not apply because, even under the district court's interpretation of the Act, the allegations in SUWA's complaint were sufficient to survive a motion to dismiss. Source: Justia Daily Opinion Summaries.
I accept that my personal political views do not often align with those of my Garfield County Commissioners. Long live the right to disagree respectfully with our public officials! What is troubling about some Commission actions is absence or disregard of facts, including misleading assertions, as well as inability of regular citizens to provide timely input on legislative matters prior to approval. Specifically, within the six-page, repetitive, 66-clause Resolution 2021-2 (support for maintaining GSENM’s 2017 boundaries and management plan) are at least 20 demonstrably false statements and another 40 that include twisted interpretations, easily refuted. The clauses presenting legitimate concerns that should be openly discussed get lost. Regarding timely input: the meeting agenda, posted Feb. 18 noted GSENM Resolution as a topic for Feb. 22. Yes, residents could read that meeting notice, go search the
county website to try to locate a draft, then formulate a comment in the three days prior to the meeting. But is this really considered adequate “notification” for a legislative action of this magnitude? It’s not surprising that the commission received only four comments prior to their approving the resolution at the meeting. If this were a resolution promoting countywide beard-growing for July 24, this concern about notification would not be so impactful. However, as in 2015, this resolution will be used by state and Congressional officials to promote a one-sided stance that does not represent all the citizens even as it presents itself as that. I want our elected officials to encourage citizen engagement. I also want them to commit to TRUTH and an earnest effort to research FACTS if they are going to draft resolutions on our behalf. Peg Smith, Boulder
Lawsuit: Turn-About Ranch
is facing a new lawsuit alleging sexual assault by a male staff member on a then 17-year old female student enrolled in the program.
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The complaint states that a, “Residential Coach responded that Ms. Archuleta was lying 'because you’re crying so much' about what happened, adding, 'only liars cry.' Turn-About staff shamed and humiliated Ms. Archuleta for expressing emotion at having been sexually assaulted.” Ms. Archuleta claims that she was punished for making her report, and rather than support, she received retaliatory action, such as additional chores, forced walks, physical deprivations, and verbal abuse. In the complaint, Ms. Archuleta is said to have been enrolled at Turn-About Ranch, “In the wake of appearing on the Dr. Phil Show, and at Dr. Phil’s recommendations,” and that “On or about October 22, 2019, an employee of the Dr. Phil Show hired and arranged to have Ms. Archuleta
transported to the Turn-About Ranch by Safe Interventions.” Attorneys representing Hannah Archuleta are Gloria Allred, a high-profile women’s rights attorney, and Utah attorney April Hollingsworth. Utah youth residential facilities have recently been in the news following celebrity Paris Hilton’s calling for the closure of another Utah facility for teens, as a result of abuses she says she received there. Ms. Hilton last month testified before the Utah State Legislature on Senate Bill 127, Human Services Programs Amendments, which, in part, would seek to increase oversight of youth residential treatment facilities. Turn-About Ranch is also currently a defendant in another lawsuit filed by the family and estate of Jimmy Woolsey, a 61 year old staff member of the ranch who was killed in 2016 by a male youth enrolled at the ranch. —Insider
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BRYCE - On the Paunsaugunt Plateau, the prairie dogs emerge from hibernation between Valentine’s Day and early March. I’ve been keeping an eye on the meadows in Bryce Canyon these last few weeks, wondering if the sleepy dogs are beginning to crave the sun. I imagine their restless legs kicking off crumbles of dirt accumulated in the long sleep, the slow blinking of an eye in their pitch-black tunnels, the twitch of a whisker as they smell the dank soil becoming saturated with snowmelt, the ancient alarm clock of impending spring ringing louder. The first sighting of an emerged prairie dog came on February 22nd. Digging out of their burrows through thick hatches of snow, the males poke their heads into the blinding white, aboveground world. Blinking and shy, they mostly just sit quietly at their burrow entrance, feeling the warmth of the sun on their fur. Soon, they will be scootching around on the snowy meadow like sea lions on a beach. In March or April, the romantic trysts begin, and by summertime, there will be curious and playful pups tumbling out of the nursery. Nicknamed the “chicken nuggets of the meadow,” these animals are a harbinger of spring. The first sighting of prairie dogs coming out of hibernation is a preamble to the return of their predators: the weasels, badgers, coyotes, bobcats, eagles, and others hungry for a hot nugget from “dog town.” A week ago, I noticed fox tracks meandering amongst the snow-covered mounds throughout the meadow—perhaps someone else was as eager as I’ve been for the first dogs to emerge. In the summer, when the dogs are busy foraging aboveground, I like to post up along the periphery of the meadow. Quietly sitting with my back against a ponderosa pine, it is thrilling to hear their sudden alerts, a tipoff to the intrusion of tooth or claw. Scanning the area, I might see a Golden eagle perched like a baleful gargoyle in the pines, or a Northern goshawk waiting for the right moment to strike. Amusingly, the blacktailed group of prairie dogs (not our home species) will give an exuberant “jumpyip” once threats like these have passed. Throwing their paws and heads up to the sky, it resembles a relieved “hallelujah!” Prairie dog vocalizations have been studied extensively, with current research revealing that they are sophisticated communicators with a language even more developed than chimps, orcas, and dolphins. Enormous populations of different species of prairie dogs once yip-yapped throughout the west—one report of a “dog town” in Texas was measured to be 250 miles long by 100 miles wide. Called “wishtonwishes” by native tribes, historic accounts tell of hunting the dogs by bow and arrow, or as with the mountaineers and early settlers, with shotguns, for a fireside meal. In modern times, seeing prairie dogs has become more of a rarity. We are fortunate to live in Southwestern Utah, as it is the only location in the world in which to find Utah prairie dogs. Making them even more special, the range of our home species is very small, occupying parts of only seven counties. Along with human intolerance and eradication campaigns, climate change, and plague (carried over by flea-ridden rats on European ships), these
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Friendly Faces Give Vaccination A Boost
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Denise Dastrup, the Garfield County Emergency Manager (left), and Tammy Barton, the Garfield County Ambulance Director (right) greet those arriving to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. PANGUITCH - Denise Dastrup, the Garfield County Emergency Manager (left), and Tammy Barton, the Garfield County Ambulance Director (right), provide a friendly and upbeat welcome to folks arriving to get their COVID-19 vaccination. On this day, they were staffing the patient intake table at the Southwest Public Health Department in Panguitch, mak-
ing sure that consent forms were being filled out correctly and appointments were being met on time. The process of providing COVID-19 vaccinations to community members has been described as successful thus far, with not one dose being wasted. After intake, the injection process is swift. Those that have been vaccinated are asked to stay and linger for an
extra fifteen minutes to safeguard against allergic reactions. On behalf of the community, a big thank you to the entire team at the Southwest Public Health Department, volunteers and staff alike, who have been working with efficiency and positivity to keep our region healthy. Keep up the great work.
A 2021 Update from the Wayne County Cruisers by Lisa Jeppson, President of Wayne County Cruisers
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The Wayne County Senior Center "Paint and Soup" event takes place the Friday before the monthly senior center luncheon. WAYNE COUNTY Wow, I can’t believe that we are almost three months into the new year. A lot has taken place already for the Cruisers. We are excited to report we have a new Senior Represenitive for Six County Association of Governments, JR Alexander. He lives in Teasdale with his wife and two of his three children. He enjoys riding horses, fishing, hiking and exploring. He also enjoys James Bond— we met at the Bicknell Theatre watching movies. He’s a California boy who has spent every summer in Wayne County working hard on the family farm. He’s going to be a great asset for our organization. If you would like to drop by the center and meet JR and tour the facilities, his hours are Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 1pm. We also have several new board members: Tammy Perkins, Freemont Represenitive; VeeAnn Pace, Loa Represenitive; Jakelle Pace, Lyman Represenitive; Diane Taylor, Bicknell Represenitive; Annie Averett, Lyman Represenitive; Jana Alexander, Torrey Represenitive and Frannie Lloyd, Events Coordinator. We held our first board meeting on January 30th. We covered a lot of ground and are hoping 2021 will be a better year. We are still holding our monthly luncheons. Turn out has been consistent, but our
numbers are low. We’ve been delivering the monthly lunch to those who haven’t been able to join us. If you would like a meal delivered, please call the Wayne County Senior Center at 435-425-2089. Leave us a message, and we will get back to you. Our next luncheon will be on March 8th. We will be serving our traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal, corned beef and cabbage. I still am cooking like we’re going to have 80 people in attendance, so please call us and let us know if we can deliver a meal to you. Spring is almost upon us, and several people have asked when our next day trip will be. I’m looking into going to the Mars Station, Goblin Valley, Natural Bridges and perhaps a couple of overnight trips. One of these overnight trips would take us to Bluff, Utah, where we would visit the old fort and museum, Valley of the Gods, Monument Valley, Hovenweep and possibly Mesa Verde. Paint and Soup, which is held the Friday before the monthly luncheon, has been a great success. We have some very talented people among us. I love to see the finished paintings. All the same, yet different. Steve Taylor is holding a Wayne County history class at the Center the Friday after the luncheon at 1pm. The monthly movie is also being held at the Center. This year's theme is
movies filmed in Utah. Our first film was the Devil’s Brigade, which was filmed in Draper and at Camp Williams. We just watched Savannah Smiles, which was filmed at La Caille, Holiday and Provo Canyon. Our next feature will be a comedy, Better Off Dead, starring John Cusack. It was filmed at the local Wasatch Front Ski Resorts. Several other films on our list include Baker’s Hawk, Against a Crooked Sky, The Buttercream Gang, The RM, Singles Ward, Jeramiah Johnson and The Electric Horseman. If you can think of any other films that are Utah based, let me know. We’d love to get an ATV club started and do a poker run this year. If you know anyone interested in helping out, or you would like to be in charge, please contact Lisa. We’re excited to announce that we’re going to have a garden club soon. We’re also going to be holding a two day donation fair event at the Center. If you have items that you want to get rid of, let us know. We had an electric scooter donated to the Center. If you know of anyone in need that would like to borrow it for a period of time, let us know. We also have a walker. We are also looking for a couple of wheel chairs for our busses and to loan out to those people in need. I hope you’ll join us soon and missing you all.
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Schools & Sports PHS Sports Sidelines by Mack Oetting
The Bobcats win against Water Canyon; Bryce Valley, Piute, Valley, and Panguitch make it to the state tournament; the Lady Cats fall short in their game against Tabiona The Bobcats, after trailing at halftime, came back out with a killer defense and outscored Water Canyon 40 to 23. It was a good game to watch. The Cats were scoring inside and outside and just shutting down the Canyon, and the final score was Panguitch 64 to Water Canyon 47. In my opinion, Water Canyon was the most improved team in the league. Kyler Bennett, who led all scorers with 18 points, had an outstanding
game with a tough defense playing on their big men and scoring both with threes and inside scoring. This was a real team aggressive play, with Chappell making inside shots and scoring 13, and Wolfley’s all-around play ended up with 11 points. This was the first round play of the state championship and Region 20s, and the top four teams made it to state. Bryce Valley, Piute, Valley and Panguitch are in the tournament.
The Lady Cats came up short in their game against Tabiona, losing 33 to 21. Orton and Holman ended up with seven points apiece. I am not sure whether the ladies will have another game or not. There is a double elimination tournament and maybe we will see them there. This team is made up of two juniors and the rest are sophomores, and we can expect great things next year.
Utah Seeks to Improve Participation in School Breakfast Program
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The School Breakfast Scorecard recently ranked Utah 51st for the number of students receiving breakfast on a daily basis. A new program, Smart Start, aims to improve participation. SALT LAKE CITY - As Utah students head back to the classroom soon, research shows providing breakfast will be a critical factor in helping kids who have fallen behind on their studies catch up. But advocates say Utah, which was ranked last in the nation in the most recent School Breakfast Scorecard, needs to step up its efforts to improve participation. The study, from the Food Research and Action Center, noted breakfast participation rates among Utah students has fallen steadily in recent years. Neil Rickard, child nutrition advocate for Utahns Against Hunger, said when schools provide daily nutrition, the benefits go beyond stopping hunger. "It's one of the ways to really ensure participation," Rickard contended. "Which we know is important not just for the raw nutrition, although that obviously is important, but for the improved focus and concentration and emotional stability that kids have throughout the school day afterward." Rickard noted in early 2020, the Utah Legislature approved Smart Start, a pro-
gram to encourage participation by phasing in alternative breakfast models like secondchance breakfast or breakfast in the classroom over the next several years. He added due to the pandemic, the program will not start until this fall. In the meantime, he pointed out many school districts have begun developing creative ways to deliver meals to many students who are forced to study at home. "I think as a consequence of all of the efforts that people made to get meals out to students and families during the pandemic, people are actually a little more aware of breakfast at schools," Rickard acknowledged. Rickard emphasized the report further showed if Utah schools participated in break-
fast at rates similar to West Virginia and other national leaders, more than 46,000 more low-income children could be fed daily. "We would love to get jumped in the rankings," Rickard remarked. "But realistically, the progress is not just the total number of kids served, but in just reaching kids in critical areas. You never know which particular meal is going to be the one that makes a difference for a kid." Rickard stressed during the pandemic, many Utah districts began taking advantage of federal waivers to provide breakfast and lunch to families of low-income children unable to attend due to pandemic-related closures. —Mark Richardson, Utah News Connection
March 4, 2021
Falcons: This week's installment of Feathers
by Kathy Munthe is all about members of the Falcon Family, Falconidae able to peek over a cliff top at a Prairie Falcon and two chicks in a “nest” below, nothing more than a scraped out area on a narrow ledge. These Falcons dine primarily on ground squirrels and other rodents, but will take a variety of prey. There is even a record of one taking a Desert Tortoise, but how he dealt with that I have no idea! Peregrine Falcons are rather dark, sporting a distinctive black “helmet.” They can be found in both Emily Leach North America and the Old Merlins, a small member of the World, inhabiting open arfalcon family, are only a few eas near water. They nest inches larger than the American in scrapes on bare ledges Kestral. or holes in cliffs, as in our area, but also on bridges or Falcons tall buildings. Peregrines are, Cont'd from page 1 to me, the most amazing of gone from the U.S. by 1900, Falcons. They are the fastest but in recent years have been animals in the world, clocked reintroduced to southern Tex- at up to 242 mph. Modificaas. They were starting to make tions of feathers and nostrils in-roads on their own into the allow flight and breathing at Southwest until the extensive this high speed. Peregrines habitat destruction preparatory circle overhead until they to construction of the ridicu- spot potential prey, usually lous border wall. medium-sized birds, then fold The other four typical their wings and go into a steep Falcons can be seen in our dive called a “stoop.” The two area, depending on time of pound Falcon hits the bird year: American Kestrel, Mer- with its feet, stunning or killlin, Prairie Falcon and Per- ing it, then circles back to pick egrine Falcon. The American up the prey and dine at leisure. Kestrel (see photo) is our I have seen them snack on smallest Falcon, one of the a Scrub Jay, grab a Teal as it smallest in the world in fact, flushed from a pond, and even and our most common. Beau- attack a Great Blue Heron (!), tifully colored, this Kestrel, like most Falcons, has a head decorated with a “moustache” stripe but also other markings, including two dark “eye” spots on the back of its head. Our Pygmy Owl has those same false “eyes.” The eye spots may serve to confuse predators sneaking up behind, as they do not know which way the Kestrel is looking. The American Kestrel is widelydistributed in open habitats. It is often seen perched on overhead wires or bare branches, scanning for prey, or hovering before dropping straight down to grab mice or large insects. Unusual for Falcons, Kestrels nest in cavities—holes in trees or cliffs, or even large bird houses. The Merlin, our other small Falcon, nests mostly in Canada and Alaska but a very few can be seen here in winter. They are only an inch or two bigger than the Kestrel but are stockier and more powerfully built. Most Falcons are spotted and/or barred underneath, but the Merlin’s markings are the most complex, with streaks forming a checkboard pattern on the flanks. Merlins hunt small to medium-sized birds on the wing, catching them by putting on a sudden burst of speed. Prairie and Peregrine Falcons are our largest, at about 16”. Prairie Falcons are basically brown and white but have distinctive black “wing pits” which can be seen in flight. Never very common, Prairie Falcons inhabit open arid areas of the west, nesting on cliff ledges. I was once
as well as transfer prey in the air to a mate. Peregrines are the poster child for the terrible effects of pesticides as they become concentrated up the food chain. During the era of DDT use, the Peregrine population in the Eastern US was wiped out and Western populations declined drastically. An effect of DDT is the extreme thinning of eggshells, so that the eggs never develop properly or hatch. Peregrines have since been reintroduced and are making a comeback. Caracaras are the outliers of the Falconidae. Looking at one, you’d never guess it was a Falcon, but DNA confirms their close relationship. They are different from typical Falcons in so many ways: they are primarily scavengers rather than hunters, they have broad rounded wings and are not at all streamlined, they have long legs and spend a lot of time walking on the ground, and they build their own twiggy nests. The ten species of Caracaras are found mostly in South America, but the large and widely-distributed Crested Caracara can be seen in southern Arizona, Texas, and Florida. The bird on the Mexican flag is always identified as an Eagle, but it sure looks like a Caracara to me! What do you think?
March 4, 2021
Wills, Trusts, and More
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Lifetime Gifts "It is better to give than to receive." The sage who coined this phrase was speaking in terms of the good we can do by making gifts. Following this same advice can lead to tax-savings as well. However, it is important to "look before we leap." Careful examination of both personal and tax considerations should be made before embarking on a course of lifetime gift giving. Gifting is a strategy that is often suggested by estate and financial planners to those with the largest estates. Perhaps the most significant advantage is that federal estate taxes and probate costs will be reduced because the gifted property is no longer part of your estate. In addition, income tax savings are also possible through the use of lifetime gifts. Although certain provisions of the tax law restrict your options, you can still achieve income tax savings by giving income-producing property to those in lower tax brackets. For instance, if dividends from your stocks are taxed to you at 35 percent, you can pocket 25 percent more by giving the stock to a family member who is in the 10 percent tax bracket. Making lifetime gifts allows you to see how the recipient manages the property or money. This may help you decide whether later gifts should be made outright or in trust. Also, lifetime gifts need
by Jeffery J. McKenna not become part of the public record like gifts made under a Will. Last, but not least, are the advantageous rules that make certain gifts nontaxable. The basic rule is that anyone can give up to $15,000 in money or other property each year, to any number of parties, with no gift tax. This $15,000 per year, per recipient, rule is known as the “annual gift tax exclusion.” Gifts between spouses, regardless of amount, are also nontaxable. So, too, are certain tuition and medical expenses that you may make on behalf of another. While gifting obviously has its advantages, it has its disadvantages as well. Initially, in order to achieve the advantages of gifting, you must relinquish all controls over the gifted property. Gifts must be made with no strings attached. Gifting can also have an impact on your eligibility for nursing home medical assistance. Perhaps the most significant tax disadvantage of gifting is the loss of the so-called "stepped-up" basis. This can be best explained by an example. Let's say you purchased unimproved land for $10,000 but the land is now worth $100,000. If you sell the land, you would realize a $90,000 taxable gain. If you were to make a lifetime gift of this property, the recipient would stand in your shoes and would also realize a $90,000 taxable gain if he or she were
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NOW WITH A PANGUITCH OFFICE AT 46 NORTH MAIN STREET TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AND AROUND GARFIELD COUNTY. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead. He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 6281711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com. to sell the property. If, however, you were to bequeath the property in your Will or Revocable Trust, your beneficiary would receive it as if he or she paid $100,000 for it. As such, they could, in turn, sell it for $100,000 and realize no taxable gain. Because of this “stepped-up basis” that a decedent's beneficiaries receive, it is suggested that a donor refrain from gifting appreciated property. The decision to make significant gifts involves consideration of many factors. If you have the inclination or the need to institute a gifting program, you should speak with your financial advisor or estate planning attorney to determine whether it is truly better to give than to receive.
It's a sunny morning in the Big Forest and the Bear family is just waking up. Baby Bear goes downstairs and sits in his small chair at the table. He looks into his small bowl. It is empty! "Who's been eating my porridge?" he squeaks. Daddy Bear arrives at the table and sits in his big chair. He looks into his big bowl. It is also empty! "Who's been eating my porridge?" he roars. Mommy Bear puts her head through the serving hatch from the kitchen and screams, "For Pete's sake, how many times do we have to go through this? I haven't made the porridge yet!"
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l A u G h i N g pOiNt!! Golf Caddy
My five-year-old nephew wanted to caddy for my brother's golf game."You have to count my strokes," my brother told him. "How much is six plus nine plus eight?" "Five," answered the nephew. "Okay," my brother said, "let's go."
Today's Thought
I'm not sure how ambivalent I should be.
Value of a Dollar
I started early teaching my kids the value of a dollar. From then on, they demanded their allowances in gold.
PUNishment
There was an archeologist who made no bones about digging dirt up on people.
sudoku To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9
Workaholic
As an attorney in a major New Mexico law firm, I have many colleagues who work long hours. However, the reputation of one of my partners' workaholic ways even extended beyond the office. He not only had to leave work early one day because of a medical problem, but was also told by his doctor to stay home until the end of the week. My colleague grudgingly agreed to comply. In the middle of the week, our receptionist received a call for him. She announced that the partner was out of the office until Friday. "Good," the caller said. "That's all I wanted to know." It was my partner's doctor.
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THEME: HEAD TO TOE ACROSS 1. *A or O, to blood 5. Catch a wink 8. "Don't know what to say" sound 11. Eon, alt. sp. 12. Severe blow 13. *Blood ____, type of blood test 15. Eastern ____, 1947-1991 16. *Respiratory rattling 17. Enormous ones 18. *Annual exam 20. Largest city of Norway 21. Like a romantic movie? 22. *Anatomical pouch 23. Work over with fists (2 words) 26. Levee next to water mill 30. Not cooked 31. What a terrorist wants to spread 34. Continental currency 35. Wide open 37. Charged particle 38. Colorado resort 39. Hipbones 40. Recede, as in tide (2 words) 42. Laos resident 43. Stinging shrub, pl. 45. Handrail's main supports 47. Caribou kin 48. Relating to a lobe 50. Saint's topper 52. *L in ACL 55. Bad-tempered 56. Affirm with confidence 57. Stain on Santa 59. Work the dough 60. Tiger Woods' pegs 61. Ruptured 62. "____ my party, and I'll cry if I want too..." 63. Store posting, abbr. 64. *Largest organ
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1. Can opener 2. Crowd's judgement 3. Tubby little cubby 4. Enclose within a 5. W.E.B Du Bois's
6. Assuage 7. Spa treatment 8. 2016 western "____ or High Water" 9. Type of shark 10. Not Miss or Ms 12. Influenza 13. Sandbar 14. *Cardiac, smooth or skeletal ones 19. Quickly fry 22. Knightly title 23. *Cerebellum location 24. Two under on one hole 25. Look forward to 26. *Kissing disease? 27. Having two parts
28. Beatles: "He's ____ ____ nowhere man" (2 words) 29. Plural of #26 Down 32. *12 pairs of these 33. Rip off 36. *a.k.a. kneecap 38. Mr. T's team 40. Comic book cry 41. Unlocks the gate 44. Andrew Webber's middle name 46. Forcefully grabs 48. *Blood filter 49. S-shaped moldings 50. "The ____ for Red October" 51. Greek god of war 52. Strip of wood 53. Breakfast spot? 54. Spelling or Kelly 55. Biathlon equipment 58. One less than jack
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O bituaries Gerald Stock
CANNONVILLE - Gerald Stock, 82, passed away on February 20, 2021, at his home in Cannonville, Utah. He was born on July 24, 1938, to Adelbert “Bert” Jr. and Arma Dutton Stock. Gerald was the oldest of Bert and Arma’s six children. He married Lila Rae Smith on November 2, 1959. She passed away in 1969. Gerald married Lora Dawn Davis on December 6, 1976, and the two spent 44 wonderful years together. Throughout his life, Gerald was always a hard worker. After high school, he moved to Kearns, Utah, where he worked at the Lark Mine. In the early 1970s, Gerald moved back to Cannonville where he worked at Vadrines Sawmill in Escalante, Utah, and for Loman’s Drilling Company on 4-mile bench in Kane County, Utah. He then went to work for Kaibab Industries in Panguitch, Utah, where he was able to do what he loved to do—drive log trucks and spend time out in the mountains. He retired from Kaibab in 1997. After retiring, Gerald worked summer seasonal jobs at Bryce Canyon National Park and at the KOA Campground in Cannonville, Gerald cherished his family tremendously, and he and Dawn both had a great love for children. Over the years, the couple opened their home and hearts to many foster children. Whether he was deer hunting with his family, going on Easter picnics, or out gathering firewood with his friend Dee Pollock, Gerald treasured the outdoors. He lived a full, rewarding life and always enjoyed good conversation. It didn’t matter if he knew you or not, he always had an amusing story to tell. Gerald will be remembered as generous, funny, easy-going, and kind-hearted. He was resilient and strong, overcoming open heart surgery and beating cancer… twice! He loved to serve others and would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. Gerald left an impression on all who knew him and will be deeply missed. Gerald is survived by his devoted wife Lora Dawn Stock; his son, Alan Gerald (Kirsten) Stock, Cannonville; daughter, Kathy Ann (John) Julander, Panguitch; siblings: Iris Burr, Marty Stock, Nora Wagner, and Jeff Stock; sister-in-law, Mable Jean Davis; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; also nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is also preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Carol Stock; his sister-in-law, Gail Spencer Stock; and his three brothers-in-law, Dell Roy Davis, Arnell Burr, and James Wagner. Graveside services and interment was held on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 12:00 Noon in the Cannonville Cemetery. Live streaming of the services and online guestbook at www. maglebymortuary.com. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, and Manti.
March 4, 2021
FYI PanguItch
by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com March was named for the Roman God Mars. This was the time of year to resume military campaigns that had been interrupted by winter. The "ides" are in the months of March, May, July and October, and it is a Latin word meaning to divide. It falls on the 15th of those months. Beware the "ides" of March because the 15th of March was the day all debts came due. However, it became famous for Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar changed New Year's from March 15th to January 1, and two years later, he was betrayed and butchered by the Roman Senate on March 15th. There are lots of things going on in March. March Madness starts off the month, with a 1A State Championship tournament on the 3rd through the 6th. It will be held at the arena in Richfield. It is my understanding that you will be able to watch the games in person. On the 14th, it will be time to go back to daylight saving time. I have a number of calendars. All but one have the change to be on the 14th, and one has it on the 7th. I was hoping that the legislators would make daylight saving time year round. They had been saying that they were going to give the teachers that taught school a bonus for their standing tough during the pandemic, but that was before the election. What’s new? A trick that I learned about seven years ago is that I set the clocks ahead on Friday night, and I go to bed an hour earlier on Saturday. That way the change is no big deal. On the 17th, it is St. Pat-
rick’s Day. I do love corn beef and cabbage. Also, it is the start of Spring on the 23rd, which doesn’t mean a whole lot temperature-wise. Last week’s terrible cold temperatures in some of the Midwestern states got over with in one day. Monday, it really warmed up, with temperatures in the 60s. However, the damage that the cold did is going to take months to repair. A friend who has a friend in Texas said that they lost all of their fruit bearing trees. About 20 years ago, we had the Polar Express hit the west coast with freezing temperatures clear down in Southern California, killing most of the orange trees. Maybe our new president can get Canada to build an 80’ high wall to keep out the Canadian freezing temperatures. I am getting a little tired of the north wind. I can’t remember it blowing for so long. I understand this Sunday that the 1st and 3rd Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be back on with the Wards all meeting together. The 3rd Ward will meet at 9 am and the 1st will start at 11 am. I guess we live in an area that allows 150 people to meet at churches. Still, wear masks while you are at these services. Johnson and Johnson has gotten the okay to put their product on the market. This is a one shot vaccine, and in the testing, not one patient had to go to the hospital or died. It is a safe vaccine, and they have 6 million doses ready to go. By the end of March, they will have another 20 million ready, and it doesn’t need to be refrigerated. So far, there has been 65 million doses administered
and 25 million have had both shots. Seems like a lot, but it is only 9% of the people with both shots. It looks like the president will meet his 100 million shots in his first 100 days in only 60 days. Garfield had a real slow down in new cases last week. However, in the period from February 14 to the 27th, we have 23 new cases. I think they are out in the east side of the county. Wearing masks is not a political thing. Wear them and stay safe. I have a friend that has just tested positive here in Panguitch, so don’t think because you live here you don’t have to worry. Don’t forget to wear a mask. Easter is coming early this year. It will be on April 4th. The schools in the county will be on spring break the week after Easter (5-9) instead of splitting the week like they have in the past. So, the Easter Bunny has announced the 27th annual Easter Egg hunt will be on Friday the 2nd at 1:00 at the Panguitch City Park. Please have the children wear masks. It is my understanding that the elementary school did not have any cases of COVID-19. There will be signs around town to remind you of this event. Also, there will be the annual Easter jars to offset the cost. The GEM Theater is showing “Tom and Jerry,” a nice night out for the kids. Speaking of the elementary school, their new school building is heading into its final stages and will be open for school in the fall. If the inside looks as good as the outside, it is going to be something. I think our current elementary school was built sometime in
the late 50s and has served the community well. This next week, our daughter Kelly is going to have a hip replacement. With her other hip, she was in the hospital for three days. Now, four years later, this is an outpatient procedure. Medicine has come a long way in the last 20 years. Most operations were tied up for six weeks. Gall bladders, appendixes, pace makers and many more of these operations are done with scopes and even kidney stones are crushed inside with sonic waves. It is a good time to be alive, or sick. Congress has just passed another bailout bill. It is a 1.9 trillion bill that will give everyone making less than $75,000, or $150,000 if you are married, $1,400 and extend the unemployment pay that runs out March 11. It also gives states and cities money to make up for all that was lost in tax money. Also included are hospitals for treating the virus without compensation. This will also provide more money for the COVID-19 vaccines. This will also help small businesses with money to get them back in business. However, it has a minimum wage increase to $15.00, and that won’t pass the Senate. The last wage increase was during the Clinton years, and it didn’t reach $7.25 till 2009 during the Obama years. Thirty-nine cities and states have already gone to a $15.00 minimum wage, and Costco is raising their starting wage to $16.00. All of the GOP members in the Congress voted against this bill. Mack O.
Garfield Commission: Commissioner Board reports, a Mammoth Creek
STR, UDWR reports, Dixie National Forest preseason fire planning, Resolution 2021-2 regarding GSENM, and Escalante and Hatch Cemetery District business discussed. Garfield Commission Cont'd from page 1
statewide requirements to allow Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations to situate wherever they want, local ordinances notwithstanding. Another bill governing electronic billboards (SB61) “seems to have a lot of support,” said Pollock. But again, Highway 12’s federally-designated Scenic Byway status may protect it from a statewide requirement allowing such billboards regardless of local ordinances. Pollock is concerned about some movement at the legislature that converts ongoing funding to one-time allocations. Specifically, the Grazing Improvement Program looks like a single $1M payment. He wasn’t sure about jail funding status, which 21 jobs in Garfield County depend on. Finally, with activity level heightening in the final legislative weeks, Pollock noted
that he can’t keep up with every bill. He welcomed anyone with concerns or questions to contact him. He’s at the Capitol three days a week. Public Works, Brian Bremner: Bremner sought authorization to use a $12.5K state grant to hire a temporary, seasonal employee to manage the bobcat and trail cat from May 1 to October. The Commission approved advertising for that position. In other action, Bremner said by next meeting, he should have agreements in hand for sharing gravel sources and a well with the private landowners for “roadwork and activities” where Cedar Wash comes into Hole-in-the-Rock Road. Pollock asked Bremner to work with a landowner near Ticaboo who needs repair work on land being eroded by flash flooding. Bremner said no one has funds to do a full fix and every flood changes its course, but the Commission
had previously approved assistance. Clerk Camille Moore asked Bremner when the old trucks would be switched out for the new ones. Bremner said some vehicles are still being detailed but will be ready by the next Commission meeting when received bids are opened (Bidding closes Friday, March 5.). Planning, Kaden Figgins summarized a matter of contention between the county and Tom Christensen, a Mammouth Creek property owner seeking approval for his short-term rental (STR). Figgins said the county has been trying gradually to bring all existing short-term rentals into county compliance with a business license and approved Conditional Use Permit. He said that an ongoing, year-long series of letters and attempts to complete property inspections have still not resulted in the owner’s compliance with STR
requirements. Christensen said he has been paying state sales tax on the rentals even before the county enacted its ordinance and questioned the county’s requirement that his decades-old cabin be retrofitted to current residential as well as commercial code standards. Among cited infractions, Christensen’s fivebedroom cabin has sleeping space for 20 guests, where accommodation for over 10 guests requires installation of a ceiling sprinkling system. Christensen’s choice is to either install the system or close off three of the five bedrooms. After a long discussion with a calm but tenacious Christensen, Commissioner Pollock told him, “We’d love you to operate as a business in this county, but you have to come into compliance with our local ordinance. Our intent was to level the playing field for Garfield Commission Cont'd on page 7
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March 8 - 14 by John Mosley The Sky Report is presented as a public service by the Stellar Vista Observatory, a nonprofit organization based in Kanab, Utah, which provides opportunities for people to observe, appreciate, and comprehend our starry night sky. Additional information is at www.stellarvistaobservatory.org. Send questions and comments to John@StargazingAdventures.org. This has been true for weeks and remains true today: Mars is the only planet in the evening sky. The earth and Mars were closest six months ago, when the earth, on our inside orbit, passed slower-moving Mars. We’re now leaving it behind as we race ahead around the sun. Mars remains easily visible as an orange “star” in Taurus, near the true orange star Aldebaran, to Mars’ left. Mars and Aldebaran are exactly the same brightness. On the 8th, Mars is precisely in line with the star cluster Pleiades to the right and Hyades to the left, and Mars is considerably closer to the Pleiades. Use binoculars for the best view. Stars in a cluster were born together out of a giant cloud of collapsing gas, and all the stars are the same age. The Pleiades stars are about 100 million years old and the Hyades at least 600 million years old. In time, the stars
of a cluster drift apart and the cluster “evaporates,” but this takes a long time. The Hyades looks bigger mostly because it’s closer—150 light years vs. 440 for the Pleiades—but the Hyades is also twice the actual diameter of the Pleiades; its stars have had more time to disperse. In another 600 million years, it will have “evaporated,” so enjoy it now. Being close to such easily-visible star clusters lets you chart the progress of Mars night-by-night as it moves eastward against the background of stars, soon leaving both clusters and Aldebaran behind. Mars sets shortly after midnight and there are no planets visible until Saturn, Jupiter, and then Mercury rise in the southeast shortly before the sun in morning twilight. They’re awfully low, and you’ll need an unobstructed horizon to spot them. The thin crescent moon joins them on the 9th and 10th but it too will
be hard to see. Again, – use binoculars, an essential tool for stargazing. Jupiter and Saturn rise four minutes earlier each morning and will be easily visible in the morning sky next month, but Mercury is moving around behind the sun and disappearing from our view. Daylight saving time begins early on Sunday morning the 14th and stargazing begins an hour later that night. Sunrise is an hour later too, and that makes it easier for most people to see the stars and planets of the pre-dawn sky. John Mosley was Program Supervisor of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles for 27 years and is the author of “Stargazing for Beginners” and “Stargazing with Binoculars and Telescopes.” He and his wife live in St. George, where he continues to stargaze from his retirement home while serving on the advisory committee for Stellar Vista Observatory.
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this.” He turned the discussion over to Brian Bremner who said the county had received four emails citing serious concerns with the draft. “They all came from Boulder or the East end of the county, pretty much people who’ve always supported the former Monument and have pretty much disagreed with county position all the way along.” He said only one of the four comments was “substantive.” Bremner identified three changes: “loss” of wage earners to “absence” on page 2; “designation of the monument” added to a clause on page 3; and “innumerable” to “unnumbered” on the following line. Commissioner Pollock called the resolution a compilation of Bremner’s 24 years of institutional knowledge “as our public land representative.” County Attorney Barry Huntington said the draft had been on the website for four days. “It got comments so it was obviously advertised.” The Commission approved the Bremner’s draft. Pollock said they would contact the six mayors who would endorse it; two mayors didn’t want to comment one way or the other. Escalante and Hatch Cemetery Districts: Officials from both communities were requesting some modification in how cemetery districts are formulated and administered to give the towns more direct control over funds. As a stateregulated function, any changes to cemetery districts must fall within established parameters. Currently, the county appoints each town’s Board members (obtaining names from the town) and passes along tax money directly to the Board.
With both towns concurring, Attorney Huntington will draft new bylaws adding the mayor or a council member to each town’s Cemetery District Board. Further, Board members must be full time residents and each Board must approve any extension of their membership, as well as approving the Bylaws themselves. The county will direct money to the respective Board, which then turns over the money to the town. Both towns agreed they want to handle their own maintenance as well as take over the books to handle their own state reporting, consistent with their cities’ recordkeeping procedures. Clerk Moore said if this works, she’ll encourage the other towns with cemetery districts to adopt the same by-laws and procedures. Pollock said the desire is for the county to function as a passthrough to the local cemetery boards which funnel funds to the towns. In final business, the Commission approved a beer license for Dave’s Place at Panguitch Lake. A closed session to discuss litigation was to be held following the public meeting. It was unclear whether Representative Chris Stewart’s congressional aides in attendance were just going to lunch with the Commissioners or were invited to the closed session. The Garfield County Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month starting at 10 a.m. All meetings are held in the County Courthouse in Panguitch. There is no set up for electronic participation. —Insider
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everyone doing these.” Figgins said a Kane County inspector will be meeting with Christensen later in the day. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Kevin Bunnell: Besides presenting the county with a state PILT payment, Bunnell gave a DWR update. With the support of a new state director, he said it’s possible that prairie dogs could be delisted from endangered status within the next year or two. He said they’ve been monitoring water conditions for big game and livestock and are trying to be as responsive as possible. He said snowpack numbers have gone from 60 to 80 percent over the past couple weeks. He concurred that deer populations are down from their 2016-17 peak. Although “Mother Nature is 90 percent of that,” he said road kill and range depletion are also to blame. He noted I-15 along Parowan Front cut off 80 percent of winter range for deer coming off the west side of the Panguitch Lake unit, “maybe more devastating impact than road kill.” He said animals take a while to adjust to mitigations such as underpasses, but that those are largely successful in providing safe passage. He mentioned hunter education and gun safety saying more instructors need to be trained and available, especially in this area. Powell Forest District, Dixie National Forest, Chris Worley, District Ranger: Worley said they are preparing for preseason fire planning meetings and want to coordinate those with the county. In areas where the county has an option, these meetings determine if the Forest Service puts out a lightning strike fire or manages it. He said “We need fire most on the Paunsaugant if they can burn it at a scale it needs to burn. There’ll be a struggle if something starts there.” Discussions will continue. Resolution 2021-2, GSENM: Commissioner Pollock said, “My view is the new monument boundaries and the (2017) Monument Management Plan is working extremely well right now. That's why we are taking a position on this and a lot of our constituents thought we ought to take a position on
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LegaL Notices 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
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 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 NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPOINT TRUSTEES FOR WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT WAYNE COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on Monday, June 7, 2021, the Wayne County Commission will appoint (or re-appoint) three trustees to the governing board of the Wayne County Water Conservancy District. Trustees representing the divisions of Fremont, Caineville and Bicknell will be appointed for a three year term. Anyone interested in serving on the Water Conservancy Board should send a resume and cover letter to the Wayne County Commissioners at PO Box 189, Loa, UT 84747 by 5:00 PM Friday, May 7, 2021. For additional information, persons may contact John Jackson at 435-456-9121. Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MARCH 4, 11 & 18, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY The Garfield County Planning Commission will hear public comment on proposed amendments to the Garfield County Short-Term Rental Ordinance on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 2:20 p.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MARCH 4 & 11, 2021 NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Mar. 31, 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) 97-2456 (A82400): Steven Kerr, Sheree Kerr propose(s) using 1.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (7.45 mi. SE of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3256 (a46774): Costello Family Trust propose(s) using 0.0032 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 mi south of Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC. 61-2137 (a46777): Dalton Hay Company, LLC propose(s) using 0.0652 cfs OR 7.8 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5 mile South of Circleville) for STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MARCH 4 & 11, 2021
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BRYCE CANYON CITY DOCUMENT 00 11 13 Owner: Bryce Canyon City 1155 South Hwy 63, Ste A, PO Box 640028 Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764 Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of the Bryce Canyon City - Main Street Improvements; 100 South to RV Park, which includes construction of 8,045 feet of concrete sidewalk, 1,610 feet curb and gutter, asphalt patching, lighting improvements, landscaping, and related work, will be received by Bryce Canyon City at the offices of Bryce Canyon City, 1155 South Hwy 63, Bryce Canyon City, Utah 84764 until Thursday, March 25th at 10 am, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Jones & DeMille Engineering, 1535 South 100 West, Richfield, UT 84701, (435) 896-8266. For questions regarding the Bidders List and accessing project manual & plans, email Heather at heather.n@jonesanddemille.com; for project specific or technical questions, email Lyndon Friant at L.friant@ jonesanddemille.com. 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. A pre-bid conference will not be held. 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 26, 2021 Shiloh Syrett, Mayor Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MARCH 4, 11 & 18, 2021
Diversity Program: Banking is
a local business, and to be successful we must be representative of the communities we serve —Scott Anderson, Zions Bank president & CEO Diversity Program Cont'd from page 1
is a benefit not only to his family and his small business, but also to the larger economy. “Promoting the inclusion of these under-utilized entrepreneurial groups allows for new ideas and creates a unique business community filled with innovation and competition,” Sanchez said. He hopes other businesses will follow the example of Zions Bank and others in opening business opportunities to people of different races, genders and sexual orientations, creating a more balanced and confident market. “Corporate America can be a champion for equality and diversity when they demonstrate their true commitment through not only external practices but also internal practices and policy,” he said. “It requires the full and trans-
parent commitment of a company to be true to the community it belongs to.” Anderson adds that supplier diversity programs bolster economic development. “Utah already has a very diverse economy, and the next step is for business leaders to establish processes that connect traditionally underserved business owners with new opportunities,” he said. To participate in the supplier diversity program, a business must be at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by individuals in the following groups: racial/ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQIA individuals, veterans, or people with disabilities. Participation requirements and online registration and are available through the supplier diversity webpage. —Zions Bank
Calassified ds HELP WANTED
COOKS Wayne School District is accepting applications for a head cook and an assistant cook for school lunch at Wayne High School. These positions are part-time with no benefits. Salary will be according to Wayne School District’s salary schedule. An applicant needs to be friendly with students while they are in the lunchroom and needs to be able to work as a team. The applicant also needs to be able to accomplish paperwork and food ordering on time and accurately and follow all USDA regulations. Applicants must also have or be willing to obtain a current food handler’s permit and keep up on all training. Applications can be mailed to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715. Contact Coral Chappell, 4253813 or coral.chappell@waynesd.org, with any questions. This position will remain open until filled. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
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FACILITY MANAGER TORREY Color Country Animal Welfare is looking for a full-time Facility Manager for its new Animal Care Facility in Torrey opening in June 2021. The Manager will oversee general operations, including the shelter, adoption, boarding, and daycare programs. Managerial experience is required. See ColorCountryAnimalWelfare.org for details. Job closes March 31, 2021.
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
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
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
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
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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.
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.
DEPUTY ASSESSOR Title: Deputy Assessor Department: County Assessor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt GENERAL PURPOSE Performs a variety of entry level clerical and administrative support duties as required to expedite the maintenance of property valuation records and documents and provide day to day customer service. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under general supervision from the Wayne County Assessor. SUPERVISION EXERCISED None. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs various clerical and secretarial duties; provides for long-term records maintenance of property appraisal and valuation documents. Updates and maintains various files of documents generated through the on-going operations of the office of the County Assessor. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of personal property tax returns. Operates personal computer and custom software applications to maintain and create property owner accounts. Provides clerical assistance to appraisers, enters property field notes and sales comparable information as needed to complete property valuations; routinely reviews appraisal forms to insure standard information is provided to enable proper computations of property value; Motor Vehicle (DMV) software, registrations and related forms. Performs general secretarial duties; drafts or composes correspondence; performs over the counter customer service as needed. Performs related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education and Experience: a. Graduation from high school; AND b. One (1) year experience performing above or related duties. OR c. An equivalent combination of education and experience. 2. Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Some knowledge of standard office procedures and policies; good English usage, grammar, and spelling; basic mathematics involving the use of addition, subtraction, multiplication and percentages; operation of standard office machinery; complex filing systems, alphabetical and numerical; computer operation; telephone etiquette; appraisal terminology; basic interpersonal skills; various tax exemption forms and application processes. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; follow written or oral instructions; work in a standard office setting requiring extensive setting or standing; perform accurate mathematical computations; write legibly; respond to requests for assistance or information; demonstrate self motivation; learn and apply new skills; travel for further education; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public. 3. Special Qualifications: Must be able to operate standard calculator and to type (accuracy emphasized over speed). 4. Work Environment: Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, and does involve hiking, walking, standing, stooping, lifting, sitting and reaching. Talking, hearing and seeing necessary in performing job duties. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional and discriminating thinking. Applications can be picked up at the County Clerk's office and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2021. Please submit Resume and Cover letter with application. If you have any questions, please call the County Clerk's office at 435-836-1300, or the County Assessor’s Office at 435-836-1305. Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor
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Panguitch History: Part 2 describes how anger
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at Ben Jarrett "The Human Mockingbird" for booking a theater for a performance led to an angry mob set on seeing him lynched. This attempt would be thwarted by City Marshal Daly. Panguitch History Cont'd from page 1
Before we return to Ben Jarrett's story, certain historical facts must be laid bare to readers, the reality of which may be difficult for some individuals to stomach. The continuous perpetuation of racial violence against Black Americans is one of those realities. Another harsh reality is the well-documented history of passive-silence from the White majority over the centuries, who, far too often, chose to avert their eyes from the inhumane cruelty before them rather than to raise a voice against it. Between 1882 and 1968, The Tuskegee Institute has documented at least 4,743 cases of lynching deaths in the United States. At least 15 people are known to have been lynched on Utah soil by Utah citizens between 1858 and 1925. Of these victims, one was a white Catholic, two were Asian immigrants, and the remaining twelve were all Black American men. A review of the firsthand accounts from witnesses of these violent acts reveals a general procedure that is seemingly common among lynch mobs: 1. A victim is captured and immobilized with rope or by other means. 2. The bound victim is then tortured and humiliated by the mob while en route to a previously designated location outside of town. 3. Once assembled outside town, the lynch mob would murder their victim, most often by hanging, before taking a group picture to commemorate the revolting deed. Such was the case, stepby-step, in the lynching murders of both Joe Fisher (a devout Black Mormon who refused to drink liquor with an insistent Irishman) at Eureka, Utah in 1886 and Robert Marshall (a Black miner) at Price, Utah in 1925. When the ears first hear the details of crimes as foul as these, it is natural for the mind to paint a devilish portrait in our imaginations of fiends so vile, evil, and ugly that in many cases, they defy all description. However, as Panguitch City Marshal James T. Daly Jr. (JTD Jr.) was about to find out, the truth is sometimes far more chilling, even than our worst nightmares. When Ben Jarrett showed up in Panguitch intending to perform for the entertainment of the local citizens' the new City Marshal, JTD Jr., had been on the job for about one month. He had only been home in Panguitch for only slightly longer than that, having spent most of the prior two years away from his wife and child at the Stone School of Optometry in Minneapolis, Minnesota. When he was not in a class, the schooling expenses required that Jim spend his remaining waking hours working away at multiple low-wage jobs to pay for it. By 1907, the City of Minneapolis (the future home of George Floyd) had already become a notable gathering place for Black American families who, because of pervading racial bias, were also forced into lines of work that, while often difficult and dangerous, only paid very little. It seems highly likely that JTD Jr. may have spent much of 1906 and 1907 working side-by-side, perhaps even becoming well acquainted with other Black Americans in Minneapolis. Daly family histories say that Jim returned home in late 1907 with a new diploma in his hand and an empty wallet in his pocket. His dream was to establish a specialty storefront in his hometown. Upon returning, Jim wasted no time securing a new job to begin saving the money he needed
to fund his ambitions. Although it most likely was not his first choice, when the City Marshal position came open, he sprang on it at once. The particulars of how and when Ben Jarrett and Marshal Daly first met continues to elude me, but I suspect that shortly after Ben Jarrett first emerged from the winter storm, a frenzy of curiosity and unfounded suspicion from local citizens likely alerted the Marshal of his presence. The encouraging sight of four different large, wellmaintained theaters along the Panguitch thoroughfare provided a tempting venue for bringing in traveling shows regularly, and a promising market of local patrons was typically enough financial incentive to keep the shows coming. Under a sky of prying eyes, Ben Jarrett made his way to each theater and was promptly turned away, one by one, from them all. Despite the world-class talent he possessed, Ben was probably well accustomed to this kind of rejection and prejudice. The fact is those racist elements were so commonplace in Ben's world that simple survival required that he develop strength and resilience that seems almost superhuman to me. For several days, Ben continued his appeals to local theater owners, even offering to pay a rental fee that was significantly higher than the established price. Though not mentioned by name, it was probably the "Elite Theater" that eventually relented, and his performance was booked for that very night. Newspaper reports tell us that some of the local citizens became so outraged by Ben's triumph in booking a performance that by the time Ben "Cannonball" Jarrett took to the stage that night, a mob of angry white men had already formed outside of the theater. Earlier that day, the whispering of plans and proposed meeting points began creeping through the community. As was the standard procedure in the lynching murders of Joe Fisher, Robert Marshall, and many others, the mob's ring leaders probably informed City Marshal Daly early on about their plans. Common to lynching murders of the time, the mob expected Marshal Daly to do his part, either by helping to facilitate the capture and transfer of the victim or at the very least, by looking the other way while the mob had its fun. Although the news reports that followed do not tell us what the Marshal's motivations were at that critical moment, one thing is sure; the Marshal had plans of his own, and they did NOT include complicity in the murder of an innocent man. While Ben performed, Marshal Daly struggled to keep the mob at bay, resorting to moral argument and physical force to do so. But as the show ended and the patrons exited the theater, swelling the mob's ranks even larger, the Marshal soon realized that he alone did not possess the power to protect Ben. Picture, if you can, the exasperated young City Marshal opening up the theater doors to address the mob outside. The Panguitch news reports are vague in detail, identifying the mob only as "The Boys." However, a firsthand account witness to the lynching murder of Robert Marshall in Price, Utah just 17 years later provides a glimpse into what Marshal Daly would have seen staring back at him. "But there is that word 'mob.' Again, it is asked just what do you understand by a 'mob?' Usually one associates this word with a crowd of strangers—disorderly, violent undesirables, bent on committing acts from which the 'decent' folks of the commu-
nity withdraw and which are disparaged by all 'reputable' citizens. But had one glanced over the assembly whose members took the negro from the arresting officers as they arrived with him at the county jail yesterday, you would have seen your neighbors, your friends, the tradespeople with whom you are wont to barter day by day, public employees, folks prominent in church and social circles, and your real conception of a 'mob' might have undergone a radical turnover..." Closing the door firmly behind him, JTD Jr. once again attempted to assert his office's legal authority as City Marshal to disperse the mob. But his words fell on deaf ears as "The Boys" had no intention of "backing the blue" that night, and they made it clear that they intended to "drag him [Ben] out of town," with or without the Marshals consent. Perhaps it was his plan all along, or maybe he was just lucky, but as the mob began to move toward the building, JTD Jr. made one last-ditch effort to save Ben's life. Although his exact words are not known, news reports suggest that the Marshal somehow convinced the mob that if they insisted on taking the man, it would be better to procure him from the jailhouse and avoid damaging the community's treasured showhouse. When the mob re-formed around the jailhouse later that evening to retrieve their prize, they were shocked to find that Ben Jarrett, "the Human Mockingbird," had flown the coop and was nowhere to be found. I can picture JTD Jr. unlocking the jail door and then innocently scratching his head in confusion along with the rest of them. The newspapers at least seem to have seen through the act, dryly concluding that the Marshal had successfully prevented the mob's plans.
March 4, 2021
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Aspire365 and the Utah Rural Opioid Healthcare Consortium is something that will open up opportunities for individuals in those counties that they otherwise would never have. —Kasey Shakespear, program director for UROHC
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Aspire365 is partnering with the Utah Rural Opioid Healthcare Consortium at Southern Utah University to expand Opioid Use Disorder services in Garfield, Wayne, Kane, and Piute counties. Addiction Treatment Cont'd from page 1
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