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Thursday, April 9, 2020
Central Utah Public Health Department Announces New COVID-19 Case in Juab County
RICHFIELD - The Central Utah Public Health Department (CUPHD) has announced an additional positive case of the coronavirus, COVID-19, in the Central Utah Health District. This second confirmed case is a female, between the ages of 18-60, currently recovering in their home in Juab County. This case differs from the first announced case earlier this week, in Millard County, in that there was no travel or interaction with a known confirmed case prior to the patient becoming symptomatic. This marks Central Health District’s first case of community spread/ community acquired coronavirus. “Community spread of the virus indicates that through our investigation we are not able to link this case to another confirmed case of COVID-19 or through associated travel. This means that the case was likely contracted locally.” said Nate Selin, the Executive Director of CUPHD. CUPHD Update Cont'd on page 7
Issue # 1354
Escalante Interagency Visitor Center Closed to Public; Travelers are Asked to Stay Home by Garfield County Office of Tourism
Boulder Town Council April by Tessa Barkan
The Escalante Interagency Visitor Center is closed to the public until further notice. ESCALANTE - Escalan- through Highway 12, and re- Office of Tourism Executive te’s Interagency Visitor Center portedly a number of camp- Director Falyn Owens said the stands shuttered to the public ers are still found out in the county has, “Taken down any with a “Sorry, We’re Closed” back country, but activity in advertising targeting people to sign. A few errant travelers Escalante is significantly less come down right now,” saying continue to make their way than usual. Garfield County that instead they are engaged
Utah's Rural Hospitals Brace for Influx of Coronavirus Cases
Coronavirus Case Counts are Going to Go Up – But that Doesn’t Mean Social Distancing is a Bust
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in “Plan now, travel later,” messaging to inspire travel in the future. —Insider
BOULDER - The April Boulder Town Council meeting was held electronically through Zoom. First on the agenda was the adoption of Resolution 2020-2, to allow electronic meetings of the Town Council and Planning Commission. Department reports followed. The library is temporarily closed and the Boulder Arts Council has postponed all events through April. The Fire Department has asked for equipment and gear for their two newest members. This money has already been budgeted and will most likely be granted after further conversation with the Department. The Planning Commission has approved the Conditional Use Permit for the Boulder Mountain Lodge’s new structure. A Conditional Use Permit for Sugar Loaf Valley Farms was discussed as well, but more work will have to be done before it can be approved. The Table Boulder Council Cont'd on page 7
Even Queen Elizabeth is Prepared!
The English / Hawaiian themed Double Decker Drive-In restaurant in Loa is open for carry-out only and the Queen has also taken precautions
by Abram Wagner Research Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, University of Michigan, The Conversation SQuintans/AdobeStock
Almost one third of Utah's population lives in rural parts of the state, and will depend on a network of rural hospitals in case they are affected by the coronavirus pandemic. SALT LAKE CITY - In the COVID-19 pandemic, where you live in Utah could be a major factor in your chances of surviving a bout of new coronavirus. Almost one-third of Utah's 3.2 million residents live outside of the Salt Lake City metro area and are served by a network of 21 rural hospitals and 14 rural clinics. While the majority of Utah cases have so far occurred in urban areas, public health officials are concerned that a surge in the number of serious cases could overwhelm rural facilities. Greg Rosenvall is the rural hospital development director for the Utah Hospital Association. He says they are limited in their ability to treat patients in serious condition. "The rural hospitals in
Utah are planning to try to take care of some inpatients," says Rosenvall. "But if those patients go into more of an acuity status where ventilators are needed, they're not going to be able to handle many of them." He says while some of Utah's rural hospitals have been ranked among the best in the country, there is only so much critical care they can provide. Rosenvall says that with more serious cases, rural hospitals will send patients to larger hospitals if they have the capacity. "We're relying heavily on the ability of the urban hospitals to take transports" says Rosenvall, "and if they lose Rural Hospitals Cont'd on page 2
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
THURS. APRIL 9 - WED. APRIL 15
A bit cooler on Thursday, 40s, and a 50% chance of rain, warming up to the 60s through the weekend. Monday brings temps back in the low 50s with some clouds and chances of precip, 25%, through the rest of the week. Lows in the 20s and low 30s.
U.S. - The last few weeks have brought previously unimaginable changes to the lives of people throughout the United States. Americans everywhere are waking up to a new reality in which they can’t go to work or school outside the home and they have to stay six feet away from others. More than 80% of Americans are under such stay-at-home orders. People are also seeing charts in the news showing rapidly increasing case counts. This is likely to continue to occur. The United States surpassed Italy and China to have the most confirmed cases of any country. Americans might begin to wonder if these social distancing measures are working if the case numbers keep climbing. The problem is that the number of reported cases is not the same as the number of people who are infected. It takes time for people to develop symptoms, seek treatment and get tested and for the results to come back. So the effects of social distancing might not be Social Distancing
Courtesy Annette Elmer
This photo was submitted to The Insider by Annette Elmer, owner of the Double Decker Drive-In in Loa. How are you or your business coping with social distancing? Send us your photos, your name and location, and a brief description at snapshot@live.com. We may feature yours in a future issue!
COVID-19 Community Resources
• Utah Coronavirus Information Line: 1-800-456-7707.
• State of Utah COVID-19 Updates: https://coronavirus.utah.gov/ • Garfield County Email Hotline: COVID19@garfield.utah.gov • Wayne Community Health Center in Bicknell: (435) 425-3744
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Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less. —Marie Curie
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Letters to the Editor
Commissioner Pollock, I am waiting for you and all the other signatories to state that you totally got it wrong. It always shows when people who know nothing about a subject try to tell the rest of us what’s best for us. Instead of listening to informed individuals, you and your cohorts took it upon yourselves to give advice without any basis of fact. The response from James Whipperman on April 2 in The Insider says it best. I wont bother to repeat what was said, but I do suggest you reread it in its entirety. Perhaps then you will see the error of your action and give a sincere, ( I got it wrong ). I look forward to your reply. Joe Kros Cannonville
"Lost Lives Cannot be Rebuilt, but the Economy Can and Will Be.
I am outraged, saddened and amazed at the ignorance and arrogance of the 17 county commissioners led by the self-righteous, pompous and egotistical Phil Lyman. Denial of facts does not change or erase facts. Twisting of facts to suit one's needs does not change the facts. The inability to use facts in analytical thought does not decrease the value of facts. The posse of 18 are now more knowledgeable and qualified than the world's best epidemiologists! I cannot
help but wonder what local Rhodes Scholar helped them draw the conclusions presented by them in their letter to Governor Herbert. WOW, I am truly impressed. I hope the residents of the eight counties represented by these reprobates will remember who to blame when the virus hits home. Lost lives cannot be rebuilt, but the economy can and will be. Tom Stechschulte, Hatch
Those Calling for a "Return to Normalcy" are Prioritizing the Economy Over Citizens
The letter printed in the March 26th issue of "The Insider", sent to our Governors and signed by 17 commission members of Garfield County and surrounding counties was a shocking insight into how ill educated our commissioners are; do they watch the news, do they read about what is going on? I think not. They first say how they want a "return to normalcy", well don't we all? The problem is the world is not normal right now, we are experiencing a serious situation. Then they say the death toll in the US does not support the levels of concern raised, yet over 5,000 have died in the U.S., 52,771 worldwide and counting. At what point will our illustrious commissioners be concerned? They want stability restored to our communities but apparently they are not wise enough to recognize that is what our Governors, along with other state representatives, are doing. The sanctions put forth are all in an effort to stifle the spread of this fast moving and devastating virus. If we can do that, our lives will return to normal much quicker than if we be-
come impatient and ignore the safety measures of the experts. Lastly, they mention, several times, how these sanctions are effecting our economic well being. This is true, but unlike the beliefs of the commissioners, it will not be irreparable. We have suffered economic damages throughout history and have always been able to restore our country. We are a strong people and can do it again. We cannot, however, restore a life that has been lost. Complacency will not help, nor will panic, but knowledge and precaution can help protect us. One of the big reasons our numbers are lower than that of other countries is because of our quick response in social distancing and doing what we can to stop the spread. I for one will do all I can to protect myself and my family. It appears to me that the commissioners are more concerned with the economics of our counties than they are with the citizens of our counties. I am outraged that Commissioner Pollack was quoted as inviting people to Southern Utah. I think it was irresponsible and inconsiderate. Valerie Stechschulte
Rural Hospitals: "We're relying
heavily on the ability of the urban hospitals to take transports and if they lose the ability to do that, then that could be a serious concern."—Greg Rosenvall, Rural Hospital Development Director for the Utah Hospital Association Rural Hospitals Cont'd from page 1
the ability to do that, then that could be a serious concern." Rosenvall adds that small hospitals often operate on a slim margin, and now that state health officials have banned elective surgeries and other non-essential treatments, not providing those services could cut into their bottom line. "The Utah rural hospitals, relatively, have done very well" says Rosenvall. "We haven't had any closures in the state, but I think that in
everybody's mind, if this prolongs for an extended period, it could start impacting cash reserves and cash flow." Of Utah's 400-plus coronavirus cases to date (as of this writing on March 27), about 300 have been in Salt Lake and Summit counties, with the rest spread across the rural parts of the state. State officials have yet to issue a stay-at-home order for Utah citizens similar to nearby states such as Idaho, Colorado and California. —Mark Richardson, Utah News Connection
Donate to New CCAW Facility for Give Wayne County Fundraiser
One bright side of the COVID-19 quarantine is that our pets think they’ve hit the jackpot, as their owners are home with them more right now. Luckily, it’s win-win, and pets can be a big part of what makes our house our home. Our animal friends provide comfort, reliability, and antics, and they remind us to live in the moment and savor the good stuff. Normally at this time of year Color Country Animal Welfare (CCAW) joins with other local nonprofit organizations for Give Wayne County, a fundraising event and celebration for our supporters. This year, we’ll be skipping the party, but CCAW continues to serve the community and still needs support. I’m happy to share with The Insider community that CCAW plans to move ahead and break ground this summer on its Animal Care Facility just west of Torrey on
Highway 24. The facility will be the only animal shelter in Wayne County, and it will provide a safe space for homeless and abandoned dogs and cats in order to rehabilitate and rehome them. The facility will also include doggy daycare and pet boarding. Thanks to the generosity of this community, CCAW has only $65,000 left to go to reach our $1 million goal to build the Animal Care Facility. On Saturday, April 11, CCAW will be conducting an online Give Wayne County fundraising campaign toward this final push. Please consider making a donation by April 11. Your donation will have a double impact, due to $4,000 in matching grants. See more on our Facebook page or ColorCountryAnimalWelfare.org. I thank this generous community so much for their support. Sarah Tal, President, CCAW
"Keep Heads in the Sand, It will Blow Over"
Commonsense / Worldwide – Properties are taxed to maintain local governments. Hungary – declining population - $5,000 for woman to get pregnant + all cost related to kid are covered. China (one child policy 25 years ago created imbalance in work force – now china has more older people and less young generation to feed seniors), Japan, Western Europe, Australia, etc. are facing population decline. They all have policies to boost work force (tax payer base). Mango vs. Mango tree. Mango (local governments) is not possible without Mango tree (tax payers – residents, businesses, etc.). Gay couple cannot produce kids (next generation). If entire country is composed of 100% gay population, there will be no next generation (chain is broken). In Garfield County, which business is booming due to coronavirus drama ? (1) In Utah, governor dumped entire state (29 counties) on Federal Government to take care. There is no program from State to address disaster. State of Utah takes credit for surplus, etc. (2) There are individual counties (summit, Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, etc.) have programs to address disaster. (3) In Dec. 2019 – Budget Hearing – the Garfield county Commission took pride and dished out from Pulpit like – “We (Garfield County) are only county in state of Utah with $0 debt, We are financially responsible fiscally conservative administration. ------.”. HARSHAD’s interpretation based on facts – Garfield County Commission’s pathetic approach – “ Takecare of county cronies, They bring votes. Hell with businesses / owners. Dump businesses (milking cows) on State and Federal. -----------.” (4) Bottom Line – How is Garfield County handling the disaster in relation to collapse of commerce ? Where is it’s part of the play ? Businesses generated revenues to feed local governments / cronies ------ OK. Now businesses are closed (nothing coming in), where does the county commission stand ? Did you guys (commissioners) cash the checks ? Even slavery was two way street ------- Masters took care of slaves (health, food, shelter). Slaves took care of Master’s cotton fields. (5) All I can see is – The county commission is running away, have heads in sand, etc. Garfield County Commission’s approach (Trump approach) – “keep heads in sand. It will blow over. -------“ paid for by Harshad Desai
You are invited to join in a worldwide fast (abstaining from two consecutive meals)
on Friday, April 10 as an act of faith to petition God to stop this pandemic.
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April: Garden Rules or Gardens RULE Nothing is so beautiful as spring – When wees, in wheels, shoot long and lovely and lush; Thrush’s egg look little low heavens, and thrush Through the echoing timber does so rinse and ring The ear, it strikes like lightnings to hear him sing; The glassy pear-tree leaves and blooms, they brush The descending blue; that blue is all in a rush With richness; the racing lambs, too, have fair their fling. What is all this juice and all this joy? A strain of the earth’s sweet being in the beginning… ~Gerard Hopkins 1. There is no such thing as a “black thumb” or plant killer! Those who routinely kill plants either do not understand what plants need, or, they get too busy with other things and forget to give their plants what they need. The key is to remember that gardening isn’t about perfection so just DIVE IN and HAVE FUN! When you make mistakes, as we all do, fix it or start over, but never give up. 2. Plants’ needs are very simple, really, and very similar to our needs: a) Air – yes, even the roots need some air, how much is determined by species/variety b) Water – they can be killed by either too much or too little, and it varies between plants c) Food – both from sunshine and the roots d) Temperature – they can’t put on a sweater when it gets cold, and if the ground is too cold, they won’t germinate 3. Based on 2, above, provide your plants with the right environment. There are many resources available to help you understand what your plants need. 4. Watch your timing! Starting plants that need 90 days to mature when you have a 60 day growing season requires forethought and planning. Plus, as discussed in an earlier column, you probably don’t want 400 lbs of tomatoes or green beans all coming in one week. 5. Plant what you like to eat, or see. I love artichokes! My husband won’t say he hates them, nor will he eat them. Artichokes are tricky in USDA Zone 5, but possible. 6. Plant wisely. If you want to save money, plant things your family enjoys eating, but that are expensive to buy. On the other hand, if your goal is to help young children learn the joy of gardening and seeing what they plant produce, plant things that bear fruit quickly – radishes, for example, are an excellent starter for young children because they’re ready in about 30 days. If you only have a little space available, use a few containers. Planting shade loving varieties in full sun is asking for trouble, just like planting sun lovers in a shady
area probably won’t work well. See #2 & #3. 7. K.I.S.S. or Keep It Sweet & Simple. I don’t like pulling weeds, so I use Square Foot gardening techniques and mulch to keep weeds to a minimum. I get busy and occasionally forget to water so I use plastic, mulch, buried containers, and other simple, inexpensive techniques to help my garden survive my forgetfulness. Another part of KISS in the garden is selecting plants and varieties that tend to thrive in your location and hardiness zone. Planting cactus next to blueberries would probably be a mistake, on more than one level. April garden chores • Start tomato seeds indoors • Apply organic matter, compost, and aged manure to soil • Set out young broccoli and early cabbage plants • Seed cool-season crops outdoors such as beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, chard, collards, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce (can even be sown on top of a late spring snow), onions, parsley, parsnips, peas, radish, and spinach • Be prepared to cover tender plants when frost is in the forecast • Use succession planting for your cool season crops • Plant potatoes • FLOWERS such as larkspur (delphinium) , California poppy, pansies, and sweet pea may be successfully transplanted and/or seeded in the garden midApril – but watch for frost
• Begin fertilizing houseplants again on a regular basis (as per label instructions) • Fertilize the lawn, roses, raspberries and any other woody plants you have • I don’t know about yours, but my spring flowering bulbs are just beginning to push their leaves above the soil. They’ll need to be watched and the flower stalks cut back when they begin to fade • Speaking of fading flowers, if you have forsythia or lilacs they should also be pruned when they finish flowering • Divide any overcrowded perennials you may have • Keep an eye on any coolseason seedlings you planted and make sure they are thinned as needed so every plant has room to grow • If you have fruit trees, start watching for signs of tent caterpillars and remove immediately, before they have a chance to multiply and damage the trees • If you have ground cover that has suffered winter damage, mow it to encourage new growth, then fertilize • If you had insect problems in any trees or shrubs last year, April is the time to apply horticultural oil • At the end of the month, you can begin to set out transplants of eggplant, peppers, and tomatoes but be sure to harden them off first and still watch for frost that could injure or kill them. These guys don’t like to get cold! One last thing – if you’ve
Pansies. Courtesy Suzanne Palmer
Larkspur (delphinium).
in the forecast • FLOWERS such as impatiens, marigolds, petunia, and zinnia may be started indoors for planting out later
Courtesy Suzanne Palmer
ordered trees, please don’t forget to pick them up on the 17th – unless we hear otherwise due to COVID-19 and isolation requirements. If you enjoy Suzanne's columns, you can read more of her musings on a variety of topics at her blog: eclecticmusings.blog.
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April 9, 2020
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SUU Community Education Responds to Social Distancing with Free Virtual Classes for Staying Active, Connected from Home
Cleaning with the Coronavirus in Mind
Courtesy Southern Utah University Community Education
Southern Utah University's Community Education program will be offering free mini classes with their new "Community Connect-Learn from Home" learning series. CEDAR CITY - Look- the “Community Reads” on- young readers at home, adult ing for ways to stay active, line book group, “Keep Learn- fiction for the opportunity to healthy and connected while ing” virtual mini-courses and read and discuss a new novel, practicing safe social distanc- “Navigating Close Quarters” and business leadership for ing? Southern Utah Univer- featuring resources for man- professionals looking for adsity’s Community Education aging families, relationships ditional focus and inspiration. The “Keep Learning” seprogram is rolling out free and children under stay at ries features local subject exonline mini classes featuring home recommendations. activities for those who love Local authors Elaine perts volunteering their time to learn during this time of Vickers and Rosalyn Eves, to teach fun online mini coursstaying at home. along with Iron County es. The first class on Thursday, Following recommen- School District Superinten- April 2 at noon will be Zumba dations from the Utah Gov- dent Shannon Dulaney, are with Brittany Flint, Zumba inernor’s Office, and with the among the first presenters for structor at three Iron County postponement of in-person “Community Reads.” The gyms. Other weekly virtual classes, SUU Community weekly book group discus- classes, same day, same time Education will begin offering sion begins Tuesday, April 7 every week, include Blueberan in-home learning series at 2 p.m. and features familiar ry Blender Pancakes, Country titled “Community Connect– personalities and authors shar- Line Dance, Pet Health for Learn From Home.” De- ing favorite books from their Pet Owners, Healthy Cooksigned for individuals of all personal bookshelves in a live ing, Art for All Ages, Green Thumb Get Your Garden ages and families, safe-dis- online discussion format. tance delivery platforms will Presented in partner- Growing and Geology Hiking include both Facebook Live ship with Cedar City Library, at Thunderbird Gardens. “We recognize that many and Zoom making it possible Iron County School District, for learners to participate Southwest Tech, and SUU families and individuals are Development looking for resources to help with a smartphone, tablet or Professional computer from virtually any and Leadership, “Community navigate new changes to roulocation with internet access. Reads” book selections cover tines, and our goal is to con“Community Connect– a variety of genres. Sections tinue to offer ways for our Learn from Home” includes include youth literature for community to connect, stay active and keep learning,” said Melynda Thorpe, SUU Community and Academic Enrichment Executive Director. “Each class is designed to share with a loved one at home, with friends online or for taking a break to learn something new.” A complete list of course offerings, book group selections, and links for both Zoom and Facebook Live events is available at suu. edu/keeplearning. A complete list of course offerings, book group selections, and links for both Zoom and Facebook Live events is available. For more information, or to volunteer to teach a course or lead a book discussion, email bewise@suu.edu, or call (435) 865-8259. —Southern Utah University Community Education
by Teresa Hunsaker, Utah State University Extension Family Life Educator Practicing good hygiene, rectly on a cleaning rag to clean a minute so the grit can drop to washing hands for at least 20 remotes, knobs/handles and the bottom. Place the greens in a colander and run them under seconds, covering a cough or many other surfaces. Prepare a bleach solution cold water very thoroughly, ussneeze and avoiding contact with others are all important by mixing 5 tablespoons (1/3 ing a sprayer if you have one. Root vegetables: Scrub steps to help thwart the spread cup) bleach per gallon of water of coronavirus. In addition is or 4 teaspoons bleach per quart under cool running water with the practice of cleaning surfaces of water. This can be used on a vegetable brush. Sturdy vegetables and and locations where others who countertops and door handles/ carry the virus may have spread knobs, but should not be used fruits: For items such as green beans, asparagus, cucumbers on electronics. their germs. For tablets, cell phones, and grapes, rinse well under According to The World Health Organization and an keyboards and screens, a micro- a high-pressure stream of waimmunologist who has studied fiber cloth with a 50/50 water ter while rubbing with your coronaviruses at the University and rubbing alcohol (70%+) so- hands. Let dry in a clean colof Tennessee Health Science lution is safe. The cloth should ander if needed. Tender vegetables and Center, the virus droplets can be rung out well and followed live on surfaces like glass and with a clean, dry cloth. Do not fruits: For softer/tender prohard plastics for up to 96 hours. use paper towels on screens, duce like tomatoes, ripe stone While the estimates are based tablets or cell phones. Most fruit, mushrooms and berries, on data from the 2003 SARS commercial sanitizing wipes rinse under a steady but lowoutbreak, the COVID-19 is a are also effective—if you can pressure stream of cool water, turning the items gently with “genetic cousin” to SARS and find them in the store. To be the most effective, your hands to ensure all sides has the same genetic makeup, disinfecting solutions of any are rinsed but not bruised. so the lifespan is very similar. A more recent study found kind should be used according Spread on a clean kitchen that the COVID-19 coronavirus to the manufacturer recommen- towel or paper towels to dry can survive up to 4 hours on dations in the amount and con- so they don’t get crushed. Because bananas are peeled, just copper, up to 24 hours on card- tact time suggested for it. Cleaning Fruits and Veg- remember to wash your hands board, and up to 2 to 3 days on after peeling and before touchplastic and stainless steel. The gies The recommendation for ing or consuming the interior researchers also found that this virus can hang out as droplets in washing fruits and vegetables fruit. the air for up to 3 hours before has not changed because of Consumers who are imthey fall, but most often they the coronavirus. Wash produce munocompromised may want well with cool water, and use a to purchase pre-packaged will fall more quickly. Cleaning Surfaces (Non- scrubbing brush on rough-tex- fruits and vegetables as an tured produce such as potatoes, added measure of caution or food) We are constantly exposed cantaloupe, carrots, etc. choose to eat cooked fruits and The FDA has reported that vegetables. to “dirty” surfaces, which is nothing new, and for the most no COVID-19 virus has been We still don’t know how part, they don’t make us sick. transmitted by food or food conditions such as exposure But the highly infectious COV- packaging. The virus needs a to sunlight, heat or cold can ID-19 can easily spread without human host, and it cannot grow affect COVID -19 survival any known personal exposure in food. However, it can re- times. For now, data suggests to the virus, which most likely main viable on surfaces, and if water will do the best job of means it came from surface a person infected with the virus eliminating it on produce, and was shopping and coughed or it’s not necessary to use special contact. The easy solution is to sneezed on the produce, the vi- rinse solutions for fruits and consciously clean the surfaces rus could potentially be spread. vegetables. Adding vinegar or When it comes to best lemon juice to water, or comaround you. Even if the stores are out of sanitizing products, practices for food handling at mercial products for produce, don’t forget that soap and wa- home, keep counters and work if desired, is still an acceptter work great, so start there to surfaces washed and sanitized able practice. These additives clean hands, sinks, countertops, frequently, wash your hands mainly improve the surface well, and wash your produce tension of the water to help it door knobs, etc. Another option for sanitiz- well before cutting and prepar- rinse more effectively, rather ing is a solution of half water ing it. Here are tips for cleaning than serve as a microbial kill and half rubbing (isopropyl) al- produce. additive. Lettuce and other leafy cohol (70% or higher). Straight Visit the CDC's website, 70% alcohol can even be poured greens: Fill a large bowl with as well as the USU Extenover a stack of paper towels that water and immerse the greens sion website for COVID-19 has been cut in half, face wipes in it. Swish them around to resources at https://extension. (but not used on the face) or di- loosen any grit, and let stand for usu.edu/covid-19/.
Wayne Middle School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
BICKNELL - High Honor Roll – 4.0 GPA 8th Grade: Brylee Brown, Lacey Ellett, McClain Nelson, Jake Peterson, Savannah Williams 7th Grade: 6th Grade: Miles Hinkle, Crosby Saign High Honor Roll – 3.8 to 4.0 GPA 8th Grade: Callan Chesnut, Ryker Peterson 7th Grade: Audrey Alexander, Shayla Barlow, Raegyn Blackburn, Clancey Fillmore, Emma Hickman, Koyo Ito, MaKayla Jones, Ethan Petree, Andrea Portmann 6th Grade: Timber Giles, Paizlee Jackson, Gracie Snedeger, Bree Torgerson Honor Roll – 3.5 to 3.8 GPA 8th Grade: Jake Batty, Roper Cropper, Ian Faddis, Silas James, Ammon Peterson 7th Grade: Ayla Deakin, Braydon Lee, Derek Lyman, Kylee Pace, Avarie Salt, TaKara Taylor, Gavin Torrey, Russell VanDyke, Umha Vera-Paz, Kylee Woolsey 6th Grade: Devin Bowling, Brakehl Brown, Lacey Brown, Stetsyn Lamb, Micah Morrill, Blake Peterson, Izzy Riddle, Alejandro Rosales, Chloe Stewart, Tylee Torgerson —Wayne Middle School
Money Tips for Students
Compare Award Letters to Find the Best College Deal by Tim Ballard
Most high school seniors headed for college will soon be receiving financial aid award letters. Seniors and their parents should read those letters carefully, according to KHEAA. The letter will usually show the total cost of attendance for one year, including tuition, fees, room, meals, books, supplies, transportation and personal expenses. It may also show the expected family contribution (EFC), which is how much the student’s family is expected to pay toward those costs.
The EFC is subtracted from the total cost of attendance to get a student’s financial need. The letter will then list various sources of financial aid offered to cover that need. Students can accept or reject any or all of those proposed sources. Students can also appeal the awards if their family’s financial circumstances have changed. One thing to carefully consider is how much of the financial support being offered consists of federal student loans, which must be re-
paid. If the package includes federal loans and isn’t enough to pay all expenses, students may have to turn to a private loan. Comparison shopping is a must in that case. But students shouldn’t choose a school based simply on cost. A more expensive college may be a better choice for the student than a less expensive one that isn’t a good fit. KHEAA is a public, nonprofit agency established in 1966 to improve students’ access to college. It provides information about financial aid and financial literacy at no
cost to students and parents. KHEAA also helps colleges manage their student loan default rates and verify information submitted on the FAFSA. For more information about those services, visit www.kheaa.com. In addition, KHEAA disburses private Advantage Education Loans for its sister agency, KHESLC. For more information about Advantage Education Loans, visit www. advantageeducationloan. com.
April 9, 2020
Wills, Trusts, and More
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Estate Planning in Uncertain Times by Jeffery J. McKenna Getting your affairs in order creates a sense of peace. This can be especially true given the current uncertainties related to the Coronavirus. Here are three planning tools that bring greater peace of mind. First, have a current and state-specific health care power of attorney. This document allows someone else to care for you if you become sick and incapacitated. When properly drafted and completed, you can state primary and contingent caretakers. Additionally, you can state your desires with regard to your care. Second, you should have a durable financial power of attorney. Similar to a health care power of attorney, this document appoints someone to handle your financial affairs if you were incapacitated. This document gives your agent authority to pay your bills, file your taxes or handle other financial aspects of your life. Without a durable financial power of attorney, your family and friends will be required to go through a judicial guardianship and conservatorship process. Third, for over twentyfive years, I have experienced first hand the peace of mind that comes to clients when they properly prepare and properly sign their will and trust. Please note an empha-
sis on “properly” prepared and “properly” executed will and trust. Throughout my career, I have dealt with hundreds of homemade wills and trusts. Although homemade apple pie is often better than a pie from a bakery, that is rarely the case with a do-it-yourself will or trust! I am certain of this regardless of what the promoters may say on the internet. If you make errors when drawing up a will or a trust yourself, or if you fail to get it witnessed correctly, this could render the document invalid. Common mistakes include misapplied legal terms, not knowing tax-saving actions, not understanding proper probate avoidance techniques and failing to sign the documents correctly. The price paid for proper planning from an estate planning attorney and the peace of mind that comes with it, is almost always a better bargain than the self-prepared package frequently promoted. I hope this helps you understand the basic and essential components of a proper estate plan. During this period of social isolation, the Law Offices of Barney McKenna and Olmstead have modified procedures so that all aspects of the estate planning process can be completed remotely through phone, computer or mail.
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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 whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 20 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 6281711 or jmckenna@barneymckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW.BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM. He would enjoy hearing from you.
A woman came to the hospital to visit a friend. She had not been in a hospital for several years and felt very ignorant about all the new technology. A technician followed her onto the elevator, wheeling a large, intimidating looking machine with tubes and wires and dials. "Boy, would I hate to be hooked up to that thing," she said. "So would I," replied the technician. "It's a floor cleaning machine."
Baby Fat
After being housebound with a newborn for a while, I was thankful one day to leave the baby with my husband and get out for a walk. I bumped into an acquaintance, who commented on how wonderful I looked. Aware that I was still carrying a lot of extra weight, I thanked her. "No, really!" she insisted. "You look so good! Now- how much longer? You must be nearly due!"
sudoku To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9
Long Hours
My son-in-law Paul works long hours then referees a lot of hockey games at night. After one particularly long week of work and hockey, my daughter was pleased when Paul told her, "I should spend more time with you."As she turned to thank him, she realized he was talking to their dog Lucy.
Shower Thoughts
When having dinner with chess players, never sit at a table with a checkered cloth. It could take them hours to pass you the salt.
PUNishment
This week's answers on page 9
I used to be a banker, but I lost interest
THEME: NAME THE ANIMAL ACROSS 1. Spoil 6. Delivery service 9. Gallup's inquiry 13. Madison Square Garden, e.g. 14. One of the Tudors 15. Pinkerton's gallery member 16. Beneath, to a poet 17. Bird-to-be 18. Not slouching 19. *Koko or Digit 21. *George or Marcel 23. Langley agency 24. Can of worms 25. Pine juice 28. Up to the task 30. Most recent 35. Furnace output 37. Gives a helping hand 39. Veranda in Honolulu 40. *European sea eagle 41. Waterwheel 43. Ladder crosspiece 44. *Valued for its down 46. Steelers's Chuck 47. Genealogical plant? 48. Treat for Dumbo 50. Hoofbeat sound 52. "To ____ is human" 53. Jim Carrey's 1994 disguise 55. Garden cultivator 57. *Roger or Peter 60. *Rocket or Rascal 64. "Random" audience member 65. Mozart's "L'____ del Cairo" 67. Resin-producing tree 68. Like haunted house 69. Time delay 70. City in Germany 71. Not a bee 72. Pilot's deadline 73. Not those DOWN 1. Pirates on a plank?
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2. Black and white treat 3. *Papa or Mama 4. Clown act 5. Perennial garden flow-
6. Iris holder 7. *Babe or Wilbur 8. Fraternity letter 9. Politician's barrelful 10. Curved molding 11. Famous Australopithecus 12. "____ the wild rumpus begin!" 15. Hertz offering 20. Labanotation founder 22. Doesn't mix well with water 24. Wilma and Fred's hometown 25. *Dolly 26. Eagle's nest 27. *Giant or Red 29. *Simba or Elsa 31. Queen of Hearts' pastry 32. Accustom 33. Not so crazy
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34. *Detroit mascot 36. Not quite an adult 38. Perfect houseplant
42. Luau greeting 45. S. E. Hinton's "____ Fish" 49. Chi precursor 51. Place for a square 54. Furry scarf 56. What's in your ewallet? 57. Actress Perlman 58. Runs, as on TV 59. Radar flash 60. Indian music 61. Yorkshire river 62. Lode deposits 63. Supreme Court number 64. Make a seam 66. *Tom or Sylvester
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Vickie Lee Crawford
ESCALANTE - Our dear Vickie passed away April 1, 2020 at her parents’ home in Escalante where she was battling cancer. Vickie was born in Salt Lake City to Richard and Victory Maughan Crawford March 9, 1968. When she was ten years old and in the 5th grade, her family moved to Escalante, Utah. She loved the outdoors’ beauty of her new home. Vickie loved running, and even though she did not make it to run the Escalante yearly Marathon, it was one of her goals. Thank you Escalante Marathon Committee for thinking of her. She felt so honored with the banner presentation, and it was hung above her bed. Vickie excelled in sports, and was Best All-around Girls Athlete her four years in high school. She placed 1st in State 1A Discus Throw and 2nd in State High Jump. Her dad ask her if that discus was a State record. "No, but the one I threw out of bounds was." Escalante High School’s Coach, Jim Smith, and Vickie had an endearing connection. He allowed her to practice with his basketball team. There was no girl's team, and she wanted so badly to play. During summers, she worked on the Escalante Forest Trail crew and for Escalante Petrified Forest State Park. Vickie attended Rick’s College for two years and one year at BYU. Due to an illness, Vickie went with her parents to Great Falls, Montana for four years. She became involved in that community and won first place in the city’s annual recreational center for adult womens’ ice skating contest. Upon returning to Escalante, she joined Heather McKnight’s dance class. Vickie worked at Griffin’s Grocery store for the past ten years after returning from Montana until she became ill. She loved serving the people in Escalante and meeting the new people. Children were so special to Vickie. She loved to have them around and play with them. While growing up, she wrote skits to involve her brothers and sisters. She also wrote a series of stories of the "Rokens" (little people) and would tell them to her younger siblings. She enjoyed writing poetry and music. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Vickie served a mission to Columbia, South Carolina where she learned to love those people and culture. Later, she served as Primary children’s chorister and pianist through the years. Vickie is survived by her parents; siblings: Richard "Rick" Lee (Mary Linda Carr) Crawford, Jr., Mary Jane Clark, Ruth Ellen Crawford, Rebecca Kirstine (Gabe) Tilley, James Nathan (Marci Bird) Crawford. Preceding her in death are three siblings: David Hyrum, William Niels, Joseph Knight Crawford. Family graveside services were held Tuesday, April 7, 2020 in the Escalante Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
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Elaine Ellett 1932 - 2020
SOUTH JORDAN/BICKNELL - Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Elaine Rose Snyder Ensign Ellett, age 87, passed away March 29, 2020 at her home in South Jordan. She was born December 7, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of Ellis Norman and Rosanna Lamb Snyder. She graduated from East Leyden (Franklin Park, Illinois) High School, Class of 1950. She received her Bachelor of Independent Studies from Brigham Young University. Elaine married Richard LeRoy Ensign September 27, 1950 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died November 18, 1996. She married Mont R. Ellett May 13, 2000 in Downers Grove, Illinois. She is an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as MIA President, Cub Scout Leader, Boy Scout Leader, Gospel Doctrine Instructor, Choir Director, Stake Relief Society President, and Temple Ordinance Worker in the Chicago Temple. She was a Girl Scout Leader and earned the Boy Scout Wood Badge. She was a member of the Community Music Club and served as President. She taught piano lessons and violin lessons. Elaine enjoyed Great Lakes sailing, sewing, cross-stitch, reading, gardening, family history, music (piano, violin, and sought-after soprano soloist), camping and wilderness canoeing. She will be greatly missed by those who knew her. Elaine is survived by her husband, Mont Ellett of South Jordan; children: Eileen Ensign of Bellevue, Iowa; Steven and Joselyn Ensign of Dubuque, Iowa; step-children: Paula Still of Scottsdale, Arizona; Nancy Drickey of McMinnville, Oregon and Mark Ellett of Salt Lake City, Utah; 28 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband; and a grandson, Scott Tyler Ensign. Burial was in the Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com
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FYI PanguItch
by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com We had a breath of fresh air this last weekend, with the 190th General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With all of the bad stuff going on in the world, it was a tranquil and peaceful time spending Saturday and Sunday listening to inspired words of the Prophet and Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and they reassured us that all will be well. There are plans to build eight more temples all over the world, including one in Shanghai, China. I thought that would never be possible. There is one in Hong Kong, but it is being shut down to make repairs. Changes are being made in different places, including the LDS Business College that will be the Ensign College in September. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is now the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. The repairs on the Salt Lake Temple were shown, and they will be putting rollers under the structure to aid in the event of an earthquake. Many of the repairs will be to make the Temple safe with a 7.2 quake. These repairs will take about four years. A 6th Proclamation celebrating 200 years since Joseph Smith received the first vision restoring the Church of Jesus Christ was read by President Russell M. Neilson and is available on line. It is hard to believe that it has been only five weeks since the outbreak of the Coronavirus, and we have gone from 15 cases to over 400,000 cases. By the time of this printing, there have been over 11,000 deaths. Worldwide there are over 1 ½ million cases and 80,000 deaths. The Ebola virus of 2014 took 10,000 lives worldwide, which is way too many. Governors, for the most part, are doing a great job. They have had little help from the Feds until lately. All but eight states have gone to the shutting down of businesses that are nonessential and having the people stay at home. Separation and testing is the only way that this virus can be controlled. In a months’ time, we have only tested a little more than a million people. This is out of 300 million. Governor Cuomo, who is from New York, is on the news every day, and he tells it like it is. They can’t get ventilators and only have enough to last for eight more days. They did get 2000 from China and another 140 from Oregon, and that should last
them a little longer. New York has over 100,000 cases and 4,000 deaths, and they are being overwhelmed. For the first time in ten years, we had a drop in employment for March of 740,000 jobs. This doesn’t take into account the ten million job that were lost in the last two weeks. They will appear in April’s job report. This number is expected to climb to well over 15 million before the month is over with. It is predicted that before this virus is finished that somewhere around 35% will be unemployed. Hard hit are the airline and the tourist industries. Many of the industries will bounce back as soon as the virus is controlled, but, to me, the tourist business is going to take a long time to make a comeback. Part of the federal bailout is 250 billion for small businesses. If the Commissioners want something to do, they need to go to every business in Garfield County and work with business owners to get these small business loans. These loans don’t have to be paid back if you keep your employees, pay your rent and business expenses and not use the money for bonuses or buy back your shares. For the third month in a row, the stock market has gone down. However, oil has made a rebound from being down to $20 a barrel to $26. The president has asked the Saudis and Russians to cut back ten million barrels a day, and they were supposed to have a meeting last Monday to see what’s happening. We should be buying all of their low priced oil and stockpiling it until the demand comes back for our high priced oil. With very little driving going on, there is already a big glut on the market. Gas in Texas is $1.35 a gallon, and the market says that the average gas price in the U.S. is $1.99 a gallon and is expected to go down to $1.75 this week. We are getting cleaner air throughout the world and a whole lot less traffic fatalities. Had another doctor’s appointment last Monday. After, we went to Costco for a couple of items. At their gas pumps, they have people cleaning the nozzles after each use. You still have to stand on Xs to maintain a distance. They are also cleaning every cart you get. There are Xs at the checkout stands, and there are glass partitions between
cashiers and customers. We probably won’t be going back down there anytime soon because all of the restaurants and many stores are not open. With the big drop in employment, the food banks are badly in need of donations. Meals on Wheels has picked up a few more customers. If you are over 60 years old, you can get a great meal for $3.00 delivered to your house, three days a week. If you can’t afford it, something can be worked out. Call Connie at the Senior Center. We have a new way that we deliver the meals. They are in plastic sacks, and Pat knocks on the door and hangs it on the door knob. She doesn’t go inside anymore. This is kind of sad because Pat is sometimes the only person they see all day, and she likes to check on them. The sports channels are really hurting for games of any kind, and they are airing games that took place many years ago. The best one that I saw was the World Brat eating contest of 2006. The NCAA has announced that those athletes that are on a spring sport's scholarship will have their eligibility extended for another year. This is great for the students, and they will be able to pick up their Master’s Degree. For me, I am on my third puzzle. This one is from China. Last week, I said that, thanks to Rand Paul, a bailout package got through the Senate. Sen. Paul tested positive for the coronavirus this week and neglected to self-quarantine for six days while awaiting results. Senators from both sides of the isle scolded him, while he met with colleagues, casting votes, playing golf and working out in the senator’s only gym after be-
ing tested. Paul was the lone senator to oppose a coronavirus relief package last month, and he opposed paid sick leave as part of the emergency response. So, thanks again Senator for your contribution in passing the two trillion dollar bailout bill. Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel is proving to be exactly the kind of leader the world needs in this time of pandemic. During her 15 years in office, Merkel never once saw the need to address her country on TV. Until last week, that is, when she appeared as a rational, calming presence. Merkel gave it straight, combining calm information with an insistent appeal. Stay away from others, wash your hands, and do not panic. Take good care of yourselves and your loved ones. Guiding the nation with kindness and firmness, Merkel has truly embodied her nickname, “Mom.” Queen Elizabeth II also addressed her nation. She praised all of those care takers that are heroes and put them in the same category as those that fought in WWII. Wouldn’t it be great to have a leader that used praise for those that are risking their lives in line of duty instead of blaming everyone else for the problems facing our great nation? Tomorrow is Good Friday, and the Church of Jesus Christ is calling on the world to fast and pray for an end to this pandemic that is gripping all of humanity. Sunday is Easter and the Celebration of Christ’s resurrection from the dead. Count your many blessings. Name them one by one! Be safe, stay home and have hope. Mack O.
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State Issues Public Health Order Extending Closure of Dine-In Options, Controlling Gatherings and Line Formations
Melanie Dabb, Extension Assistant Professor, Wayne County
Financial Values and Goals
The Importance of Setting Goals Have you ever felt you are not getting what you really want out of life? Do you know what you really want out of life? Three groups of Harvard graduates were studied several years ago. Those who wrote down their goals were the most successful at reaching them. Those that “mentally” wrote down their goals were moderately successful. The individuals who Housing (Dream Home/ Vacation Home) Retirement Savings/Investments Education: Self/Others Vacation/Travel Retirement Savings/Investments Hobbies/Sports Social Activities/Eating Out Car Education: Self/Others Housing (Dream Home/Vacation Home) Personal Appearance/ Grooming/Clothes Car
did neither were the least successful. The key to success in achieving what you want out of life is understanding yourself and then carefully setting some goals—and writing them down. Your Financial Values Your goals reflect your personal values. Values are relatively permanent personal beliefs about what you regard as important, worthy, desirable or right. Values tend to reflect your upbringing, and change very little without conings/Investments Hobbies/Sports Hobbies/Sports Car Housing (Dream Home/ Vacation Home) Vacation/Travel Vacation/Travel Church/Charitable Giving Hobbies/Sports Church/Charitable Giving Vacation/Travel Personal Appearance/Grooming/Clothes Church/Charitable Giving Social Activities/Eating Out
scious effort over a lifetime. Financial Values Inventory If you are not aware of your own money values, here is an activity to start your thinking. Imagine you have just received $100 you do not need for everyday expenses. Go through each pair of items, and circle the item on which you would prefer to spend the money for each pair. When you are finished, total the number of times each item was circled. Retirement Savings/Investments
Hobbies/Sports Housing (Dream Home/Vacation Home) Church/Charitable Giving Social Activities/Eating Out Personal Appearance/ Grooming/Clothes Vacation/Travel Retirement Savings/Investments Social Activities/Eating Out Education: Self/Others Car Personal Appearance/ Grooming/Clothes Education: Self/Others
Housing (Dream Home/ Vacation Home) Now total the number of times you circled each item in the pair activity:
Retirement Sav-
Car Charitable Giving Education Hobbies / Sports Housing Personal Care Retirement School Travel (Adapted from the High School Financial Planning Program (NEFE@), 1992.) Write down the values (car, retirement, charity, etc.) having the highest number of “votes.” This list reflects the items you consider most important in their order of importance. By knowing your values, you can make sure your goals and attitudes reflect your values.) Goal Setting We all have dreams and goals. Yet many people wonder if they can ever realize their dreams, or give them up when they experience roadblocks, detours and curves on the way. It is often difficult to achieve a financial dream when there are many financial issues that seem to take priority. Try the following activity to write down and make a plan for achieving your financial goals. To complete this activity, you will need 8-12 index cards. 1. Start by writing your dreams on these cards. Don’t leave anything out—this is your “wish list.” Make your dreams specific. Put down a year and if there is a financial cost, estimate what that will be. 2. Sort your cards into two stacks: goals you want to accomplish in the next five years or less, and goals that will take longer than five years. 3. Now sort your cards in each stack in order of priority. On the back of each card, write what you would need to do to make that dream a reality. Also, write down money you have saved already for that goal (if any) and include other expected sources of money that may help you achieve your goal. 4. Now, decide how much money you would need to save each month to achieve that goal, by first turning the number of years you have to reach your goal into months, and then dividing the dollar amount of your goal by that number. Once you have determined the dollar amount per month, you may discover you do not have enough cash flow to reach all of your goals. That is where your order of priority comes in. What are
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you willing to give up so that you will have the resources necessary to reach this goal? How hard are you willing to work and save to achieve a particular goal? Are you willing to take on a second job? How realistic is each goal when compared with others? You may need to reorganize your goals. Put those that are now unrealistic back on your wish list. If circumstances change, you may still be able to realize those dreams, too! The goal-setting process becomes a little more difficult when you are part of a family. Everyone should have their own dreams and goals, but as members of a family, it is important to consider and respect each other’s goals. For those who are part of a family, you can repeat this goalsetting exercise with your children, partner or both. You may need to limit each person to two or three short-term and long-term goals. Once every-
one has written up the financial aspects of their goals, the couple or family needs to look at competing goals and re-prioritize them as a family. Be Flexible There’s one more thing to remember when setting your goals—be flexible. If you encounter barriers that seem like they might keep you from your goal, don’t give up on your goals. Instead, modify them to meet your new situation. However, if a particular goal becomes something that is no longer important to you, then you should be open to letting it go. And by understanding your financial attitudes and values, the better chance you will have to reach your goals. Written by: Debra Pankow, Family Economic Specialist, North Dakota State University Faculty Adapted for Article-Melanie Dabb, Extension Assistant Professor, Wayne County.
CROSSWORD SOLUTION
SALT LAKE CITY The Utah Department of Health has issued an order extending closure of dine-in options at food service establishments until April 15. The order also reiterates strict hygiene and public health standards that must be followed at dining establishments, including specific cleaning practices and monitoring employees for symptoms. While the order is in large part an extension of previously issued public health orders, it also institutes new requirements for establishments where lines of people form to pick up food. Wherev-
er possible, restaurants should prohibit the formation of a line. Where not possible, they must require that individuals in line be separated by at least six feet, or a physical barrier that prevents the transmission of respiratory droplets. “I am grateful to Utah’s restaurants for their efforts to quickly adjust to new policies. It is encouraging to see so many businesses take seriously their responsibility to protect public health,” Gov. Herbert said. “I am hopeful that the new requirements instituted today will help our restaurants continue safely offering pick-up and delivery
services.” The order also clarifies that individuals who test positive for COVID-19, who are exposed to an individual who tests positive for COVID-19, or who are a member of the same household as an individual who tests positive, shall comply with self isolation or quarantine notices. The order is effective immediately and remains in effect until April 15. —Governor Gary R. Herbert
CUPHD Update: "The recommendations for social
distancing, gathering limitations, and the Governor's Directive to Stay Safe, Stay Home are the most effective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.” —Nate Selin, Executive Director of CUPHD CUPHD Update Cont'd from page 1
Close contacts of the confirmed case have been contacted and are under self-quarantine and are being actively monitored for symptoms. As part of the disease investigation process, CUPHD will reach out to individuals who may have been exposed to a known case of COVID-19. If you receive a message from the health department, please call our epidemiology team during regular business hours at 435-896-5451 or the after hours number that is provided. If you are a person under investigation, the only personal information you will be asked is your name, date of birth, ad-
dress and your email. CUPHD will not ask for a social security number, bank information, etc. The information discussed will include steps needed to protect your health and the health of those you have come in contact with. While there are more testing sites available now throughout the state, getting tested for COVID-19 still requires an order from a medical provider. If you are symptomatic, (fever, cough, difficulty breathing), you should contact your medical provider by telephone, and they will screen you to determine if you should be tested for the coronavirus. If they determine that you should be tested, they will direct you to a testing site,
where you will be swabbed outside the facility, and then asked to self-isolate until the test results come back. Selin added, “These positive cases indicate the virus is active in the community; however, that doesn't change the precautions recommended by our department. The recommendations for social distancing, gathering limitations, and the Governor's Directive to Stay Safe, Stay Home are the most effective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.” The most up-to-date information can be found at coronavirus.utah.gov or centralutahpublichealth.org. —Central Utah Public Health Department
Boulder Council: Boulder Town Council held by Zoom, Library temporary closure and BAC events postponement, CUPs, Group formed that is meant to provide information to residents that is Boulder specific, and Tri-county Task Force discussed. Boulder Council
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of Uses groups is moving through definitions, and plans to finalize these by June. The ongoing issue of Deed Restrictions was discussed, and again tabled, so that more research can be conducted. A working group has been formed to provide information specific to Boulder locals regarding COVID-19. The members are Mayor Steve Cox; LDS Bishop Rick Beard; Elizabeth Julian representing the school; Josh Ellis and Pam Furches from the
Boulder Community Alliance representing local businesses; Brynn Brodie representing the Boulder Skills Foundation; Cheryl Cox representing the Boulder Arts Council and assisting with the website; and Peg Smith assisting with the website and communication via Pegboard. Cox stated that he will continue to provide updates through Pegboard as they become available, but he recommends looking at the Garfield County and Utah State COVID-19 websites for regularly updated information. A phone tree has also been created. Each person in
Boulder has had a volunteer assigned to check in with them weekly, to make sure that everyone has what they need, and to disseminate important information, particularly to those who may not have internet access. The County Commissioners are forming a tricounty task force, made up of Wayne County, Piute County and Garfield County, to make a plan to help small businesses. The Boulder Town Council meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7pm.
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LegaL Notices INVITATION FOR BIDSFOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BRYCE CANYON AIRPORT BRYCE, UTAH AIP NO. 3-49-0041-018-2019 DOT NO. XXX Online bids for improvements to the Bryce Canyon Airport, AIP No. 3-49-0041-018-2019, will be received by Garfield County via online bidding through Quest CDN at www. armstrongconsultants.com until April 17, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. MDT. Online bidding will begin on April 13, 2020. Bid results will be posted on the Armstrong Consultants, Inc. website by April 21, 2020. The work involved includes the following: SCHEDULE I REHABILITATE RUNWAY 3/21 (75 FT X 7,395 FT) , REPLACE RUNWAY LIGHTING SYSTEM (MIRL), REHABILITATE TAXIWAYS SCHEDULE II REPLACE PAPIS For a complete set of Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents all purchases must be made through our website at www.armstrongconsultants.com. A digital copy may be downloaded for $50.00, including access to online bidding. There will be no refunds. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond executed by a Surety Company in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the total bid made payable to Garfield County. The Bidder must supply all the information required by the proposal forms and specifications and he/she must bid on all items of every schedule. Garfield County reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all portions of the various bid items. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the opening thereof. A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid meeting will be held via teleconference on April 9, 2020 at 1:00 p.m., MDT. Meeting access instructions will be sent to all planholders. Questions should be emailed to Eric Rink at erink@armstrongconsultants.com. The proposed contract is under and subject to Executive Order 11246 of 24 September 1965, as amended and to the equal opportunity clause and the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications, including the goals and timetables for minority and female participation. The proposed contract is subject to the provisions of Department of Transportation Regulations 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation). Minimum wage rates as established by the Secretary of Labor are applicable to all schedules awarded for this project. The proposed contract is under and subject to the following federal provisions: Affirmative Action Requirement Buy American Preference Civil Rights – Title VI Assurances Debarment and Suspension Federal Fair Labor Standards Act Trade Restriction Clause Any questions regarding this project are to be directed to the office of Armstrong Consultants, Inc., Grand Junction, Colorado, (970) 242-0101, for interpretation. BRYCE, UTAH Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 2, 9 & 16, 2020
GARFIELD COUNTY SURPLUS SALE GARFIELD COUNTY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 2019 Chevrolet Impala, Gray 2019 Chevrolet Impala, White 2019 GMC Acadia, Silver 2018 Dodge Ram 2500, Diesel, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Short Bed, Silver 2019 Dodge Ram 2500, Diesel, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Short Bed, Red 2019 Dodge Ram 2500, Diesel, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Short Bed, White 2019 Dodge Ram 2500, Diesel, Crew Cab , 4WD Automatic, Long Bed, Steel 2019 Dodge Ram 2500, Diesel, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Long Bed, White 2019 Dodge Ram 2500, Diesel, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Long Bed, White 2019 Dodge Ram 2500, Diesel, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Long Bed, Red 2019 Dodge Ram 2500, Diesel, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Short Bed, Silver 2019 Dodge Ram 2500, Diesel, Crew Cab, 4WD Automatic, Short Bed, Steel BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE UNTIL 5:00 P.M., FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2020. BIDS WILL BE OPENED MONDAY APRIL 13, 2020 AT 11:00 A.M. IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE GARFIELD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 55 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PANGUITCH, UTAH. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION. All vehicles and equipment will be sold in "as is" condition, and all sales will be final. Purchases can be made with cash or certified check. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all offers. For additional information contact the Clerk’s Office at 435-676-1163 or www.garfield.utah.gov. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MARCH 5, 12, 19 & 26 and APRIL 2 & 9, 2020 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 Apr. 29, 2020 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)5387240 for additional information. NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5420 (A81935): Jared Kent and Charity Susan Jackson propose(s) using 0.015 cfs from groundwater (1 mile north of Hanksville) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 2 & 9, 2020
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PUBLIC NOTICE BEEHIVE TELEPHONE COMPANY Lifeline service is a government program designed to make monthly residential telecommunication services more affordable to eligible low-income customers. Customers who are eligible for the Lifeline program are also eligible for toll blocking at no additional charge. The Federal and State Lifeline discount can be applied to qualifying voice or broadband services. In order to be eligible for the Lifeline discount, a customer’s annual household income must be at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or a customer must participate in one of the following programs: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); Medicaid; Supplemental Security Income (SSI); Federal Public Housing Assistance; Veterans Pension & Survivors Pension; or qualifying Tribal Programs. Lifeline is a non-transferable service and eligible subscribers may receive assistance from only one wireline or wireless telecommunications provider per household. Only eligible customers may enroll in the program. Customers are required to submit a Lifeline application form and will be required to certify continued eligibility annually. Customers who willfully make false statements in order to obtain Lifeline benefits can be punished by fine or imprisonment or can be barred from the program. Basic services are offered to all customers in Beehive Telephone’s service territories at the rates, terms, and conditions specified in Beehive’s tariff. If you have any questions regarding Lifeline service or would like to apply for Lifeline service, please call us at 800-615-8021. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 9, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE BEEHIVE TELEPHONE COMPANY Beehive Telephone Company is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture which provide that no person in the United States on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin or handicap shall be excluded from participation in, or admission or access to, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any of this organization's programs or activities. The person responsible for coordinating this organization's nondiscrimination compliance efforts is Larry Mason, SVP-Regulatory Affairs. Any individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has subjected them to discrimination may obtain further information about the statutes and regulations listed above from and/or file a written complaint with this organization; or USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call (800)795-3272 (voice) or (202)720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity employer. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 9, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE BEEHIVE TELEPHONE COMPANY Beehive Telephone Company is a telecommunications provider of basic and enhanced services within its service territory. Beehive is an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier and as such, receives support from the Federal Universal Service Fund. Monthly local service charges are as follows: Single Party Residence Service - $18.00 Single Party Business Service - $27.50 State Mandated Emergency 911 Services —Each Telephone Number - $1.48 State Universal Service Charge —Each Line - $0.60 Federal Mandated Subscriber Line Charge —Each Single Line Residence & Business Telephone Number - $6.50 —Each Business Multi-Line & Pay Telephone Number - $9.20 Customers of basic service have access to the public switched network, minutes of use for local service provided at no additional charge, and access to emergency 911 services. Toll limitation services are also available for qualifying lowincome customers. Lifeline service is available for qualifying low-income customers. The $7.25 federal Lifeline benefit may be applied to either qualifying voice services or qualifying broadband services. Broadband internet access service is available. Purchase of Broadband may require purchase of additional services. Beehive offers t1he following speeds and rates: • Residential 6/1Mbps - $59.95 • Residential 10/1Mbps - $59.95 • Residential 50/25Mbps - $99.95 • Residential 100/50Mbps - $124.95 • Residential 1G/100Mbps - $149.95 • Business 6/1Mbps - $59.95 • Business 10/1Mbps - $59.95 • Business 50/25Mbps - $109.95 • Business 100/50Mbps - $134.95 • Business 1G/100 Mbps - $159.95 Not all speeds may be available in your area. To find out what speeds are available in your area or to order services please call us at 800-615-8021. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 9, 2020
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We are looking for friendly, hardworking professionals who enjoy the hospitality industry and interaction with guests. P O S I T I O N S AVA I L A B L E: Front Desk Agents Laundry Services Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen Positions to start April 1st through October 31st At Capitol Reef Resort we promote from within. Please stop by in person to complete an application. We are located at 2600 E SR 24, Torrey, UT 84775 435-425-3761 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. Full-time and part-time positions available. Preferred Skills: Construction, Welding, Automotive Mechanics, Biology, Horticulture. Email resumes and questions to: capitolreefciderworks@gmail.com
CORRECTIONS OFFICER Garfield County is accepting applications for a Corrections Officer. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk's Office or online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. April 24, 2020. Anyone interested in applying for this position must pass the National Peace Officer Selection Exam prior to making application. The Exam is given at the Browning Learning Center on the Dixie College Campus. For additional information regarding the Exam and registration requirements, contact the Browning Learning Center at (435) 652-7696. The exam is also given at Southern Utah University. Call 435-586-5419 for additional information. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.
WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN Garfield County is accepting applications for a seasonal Wildlife Technician. The application process closes April 24th, 2020. For information call (435) 676-1101
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 Half-Time Kindergarten Teacher at Bryce Valley Elementary School Para Professionals at All Schools Substitute/Activity Bus Driver in Escalante Substitute Custodians, Food Service, and Teachers Food Service Worker at Boulder Elementary School SALARY: Please see 2019-2020 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 Layne LeFevre (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) District Office Tracy Davis (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.
SUMMER MAINTENANCE POSITION PANGUITCH CITY Panguitch City is hiring two summer maintenance employees. Employee must be at least 18 years of age, have current Utah driver license and be able to lift 50 pounds. Employee will work in many different areas, including parks and recreation, water and sewer and other areas as assigned by the city. Some overtime may be required. This job is manual labor. Job is available May 11, 2020 and will last until fall of 2020. Salary is $9-$11.00/ hour depending on experience and does not include benefits. Applications are available at Panguitch City office 25 South 200 East P. O. Box 75 Panguitch, Utah 84759. Telephone 435-676-8585. Application will be accepted until Friday April 24, 2020 by 5 pm. Panguitch City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Panguitch City is an equal opportunity employer.
P/T PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN PANGUITCH Massey's Bail Bonds is looking to hire a P/T Professional Bondsman to post bail at the Garfield Co. Jail in Panguitch Utah. Flexible Hrs, Great Training, Additional income, & great way to help your community! Call us @ (435)315-0128 THE NOOR HOTEL IN TORREY IS HIRING FRONT DESK HOUSEKEEPING WAIT STAFF (Waiters / Waitresses) Full / Part-Time / Seasonal Available (Retirees and students welcome to apply) Please, apply in person at The Noor Hotel 877 N. SR 24, Torrey, UT 84775. (435)425-3866
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Wayne County is accepting applications for the following position: Title: Noxious Weed Control Department: Weed FLSA Status: Part Time / Seasonal / Possibility of Full Time Status 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 non-affiliation, 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. Applications and attached resumes will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Friday, April 10, 2020. For more information about the position, please contact Rhett Jeffery at 435836-2682 or the County Clerk's office at 435-836-1300. Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor
SENIOR CENTER MENUS BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Apr 14th WED Apr 15th THURS Apr 16th
Pulled Pork Sandwich, Baked Beans, Corn/ Salad Bar, Jello w/ Fruit, Choc. Chip Cookie Pizza w/ Meat and Cheese, Green Beans, Salad Bar/ Pears, Cheesecake Fried Chicken, Potatoes & Gravy, Mixed Veggies, Salad Bar/ Mandarin Oranges, Lemon Tart
Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666 All meals are served with milk & bread Suggested donation is $3 for seniors and $7 for those under 60 years of age.
PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140 Suggested donation $3.00 60 & older, $7.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot. Meals include milk & bread. Tues. Apr. 14th
Wed. Apr. 15th
Thurs. Apr. 16th
Fish/ Tartar Sauce, English Chips, Mixed Veggies, Tropical Fruit, Peanut Butter Cookies
Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Green Beans, Pears, Salad Bar
Potato Bar w/ Chili and Brocolli & Cheese Sauce, Carrot Raisin Salad, Tropical Fruit, Brownies
NOTE: PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND CALL AHEAD. The kitchen staff work diligently to prepare a good dinner, and a head count helps them prepare enough for everyone.
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obvious from the numbers for a while. As an epidemiologist at the University of Michigan, I can assure you that staying at home is one of the most effective ways to slow the spread of COVID-19. A key reason for the delay between people severely restricting their movements and a drop in the number of new cases is that COVID-19 can have a long incubation period, the time between getting infected and becoming sick. The average incubation period is around 5 days, but it can be as long as 14 days or more. This means that a person infected before a stayat-home order might not get diagnosed until days later. Testing for COVID-19 Testing is another factor in the delay between the start of social distancing and seeing the results. Many Americans don’t even know if they’ve been infected with the new coronavirus – SARS-CoV-2. Though the United States is finally ramping up production of test kits in federal, state and private laboratories, there are stringent criteria on who can get tested. Testing is mostly limited to people with symptoms, frontline health care workers and first responders, and older people. However, scientists have found asymptomatic and presymptomatic transmission of COVID-19. Asymptomatic spread has probably contributed to the explosive growth of COVID-19 in the United States. Overall, as restrictions on testing ease, case counts are going to rise because more people, including those with mild or no illness, will be able
to get tested. Finally, it’s important to note that current COVID-19 tests take 24 to 72 hours to generate a result. Even in China, where testing is widely available, the average time from the onset of symptoms to a diagnosis of COVID-19 is five days. It takes one to three days to get test results because the tests discover whether the virus’s genetic material is present inside a patient’s body. This requires replicating the virus’s genome using specialized laboratory equipment. Scientists are developing tests that look for telltale signs of the patient’s immune system response to virus, and these blood tests should provide quicker results. Believing can help make it so Unfortunately, people will, for the next few weeks, see increasing case counts even as they might be rigorously complying with government directives to avoid contact with other people. The lag time in reporting cases could make people feel that the actions they’re taking – staying at home and limiting in-person social interactions – aren’t working. When people think that what they do works, they’re more likely to do it, a concept known as self-efficacy. It turns out to be an important predictor of human behavior. For example, people who expect to be able to quit smoking are more likely to quit. As selfefficacy diminishes, people could become less motivated and relax their adherence to stay-at-home orders. Experience from previous pandemics in the 21st century shows that people’s behaviors and attitudes change over the
course of the outbreak. As the 2009 H1N1 pandemic progressed, people became less likely to want a vaccine and to perceive themselves at risk. Researchers who conducted monthly interviews with Hong Kong residents over the course of the SARS outbreak found that people’s perceptions of the effectiveness of staying at home and avoiding going to work decreased as the outbreak wore on. If Americans see increases in case counts and believe that their own actions are ineffective, they might be less inclined to follow through on social distancing. This could lead to increased contact among people, which could make it more difficult to bring the pandemic under control. Hopefully widespread testing and faster test results will lead to a more accurate understanding of who is and is not infected with the disease, not unlike what South Korea has accomplished so far. In the meantime, Americans should not take an increase in COVID-19 cases to mean that their sacrifices aren’t worth sustaining. This article was originally published in The Conversation on April 3, 2020.
April 9, 2020
Capitol Reef National Park has Closed the Scenic Drive to Implement Local Health Guidance
TORREY - Capitol Reef National Park, in response to recommendations from the Central Utah Public Health Department, announced additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The park closed the campground road and the Scenic Drive on Monday, April 6, 2020. The closure is just south of the visitor center parking lot. This closure is in addition to existing closures of the park visitor center, Gifford House, and Fruita Campground implemented in late March 2020. This closure is to adhere to Directives and Public Health Order from the State of Utah and Central Utah Public Health Department that requests that individuals do not recreate outside of their local county and prohibits gatherings of more than ten individuals at one location. “The Department is working with recreation partners throughout the District to recommend closures of recreation and gathering areas in order to protect the health of the public and in an effort to mitigate the potential overwhelming of the local
health care system,” says Nathan Selin, Executive Director and Health Officer with the Central Utah Public Health Department. The health and safety of park visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at Capitol Reef is a number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working service wide with federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. The park will notify the public when normal operations resume and provide updates on the park website and social media channels. Utah State Route 24 remains open through the park, and some outdoor spaces, facilities and services remain open, including restroom facilities and trails. Law enforcement personnel will remain on duty. Park staff also remain available by phone. “We are encouraging visitors to visit responsibly by
maintaining social distancing of six feet or more on trails and at overlooks, parking in designated parking areas and pullouts, and packing out your trash” says superintendent Sue Fritzke. The NPS encourages people who choose to visit Capitol Reef during this pandemic to adhere to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local public health authorities to protect visitors and employees. As services are limited, the NPS urges visitors to continue to practice Leave No Trace principles, including pack-in and pack-out, to keep outdoor spaces safe and healthy. Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus. Please check with individual parks for specific details about park operations. www.nps.gov. —National Park Service