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Thursday, April 15, 2021

Torrey Planning & Zoning Commission March 25

Issue # 1405

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As COVID-19 Cases Decline, Intermountain Healthcare Safely Updates Visitor Guidelines

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Courtesy Intermountain Healthcare

Courtesy Intermountain Healthcare

PANGUITCH - As community COVID-19 transmission rates decrease, Intermountain Healthcare is pleased to be able to safely adjust hospital and clinic visitor guidelines to allow some additional visitors with precautions.

All visitors must continue to wear a face mask and use hand sanitizer throughout their visit. Likewise, if an individual is experiencing COVID-19, flu or cold symptoms

Ten Years of Torrey House Press: A Celebration of Voices for the Land

Courtesy Torrey House Press

Salt Lake-based publisher Torrey House Press will hold a virtual ten-year anniversary celebration on April 28 at 7 p.m.

SALT LAKE CITY - Salt Lake-based publisher Torrey House Press will hold a free, virtual ten-year anniversary celebration on Wedensday, April 28 at 7 p.m. Donations are encouraged and appreciated.

Torrey House Press launched in 2010 with three employees around a kitchen table and a mission of connecting readers to the complex beauty of wild landscapes through the power of story and looked to provide the answer to the question, "What does it mean to publish books at the intersection of the literary arts and environmental advocacy?"

Today, the nonprofit

A letter from the County Commission protesting an annexation proposal and discussion by Torrey community members

by Amiee Maxwell

by Torrey Planning & Zoning Commission TORREY - The new Torrey Planning and Zoning Commission held its monthly meeting on March 25. The new members reviewed the guidelines from the League of Cities and Towns regarding voting procedures and the requirement to disclose conflicts of interests. They approved the minutes from the February and March meetings.

The matters before the commission included approving a lighting permit by a local restaurant, approving a permit for building a garage in Sleeping Rainbow, and updating a pylon sign to include the Wild Rabbit, Coffee Roasters, and Gallery 24.

The owner of The Saddlery submitted a proposal to expand its building for a convenience store and build a gas station. One of the members reminded the commission that a question still remains whether this proposal is permitted under the current ordinance. (The member also noted that the proposed ordinance is still in draft form, and it has not yet been adopted.)

Some members of the public

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press fills a gap in the literary landscape by publishing eight to ten books a year that create conversations about environmental justice and the future of our ever-changing planet.

Supported by a dynamic community of readers, activists, nonprofit partners, booksellers, and librarians, the press coordinates dozens of author events a year in communities around the country and boasts over sixty titles in print. Join Torrey House Press for an anniversary celebration featuring authors whose books span the decade—and beyond—including Scott Graham, Craig Childs, Karin Anderson, C. Anniversary Cont'd on page 2

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

THURS. APRIL 15 - WED. APRIL 21

Slightly lower temps to start out the week, with highs in the low to high 50s from Thurs. - Sat. increasing to the 60s and 70s by the end of the weekend and into next week; lows in the 20s and 30s. Mostly sunny to partly cloudy with variable winds from 12 to 17 mph.

Melissa Barney, RN (left) and Lucy Sarles, patient care tech (right) of Garfield Memorial Hospital (above). Due to decreased community COVID-19 transmission, Intermountain Healthcare has adjusted its visitor guidelines.

or has had a known exposure to a virus, they are asked to delay visiting Intermountain hospitals, clinics, or physician offices unless they are seeking care for themselves.

Intermountain recognizes the important role visitors have in the healing process for patients. The COVID-19 pandemic created an environment where Intermountain Healthcare and other providers have had to limit visitors to ensure the safety of patients, caregiv-

Boulder Planning Commission April

by Tessa Barkan BOULDER - The April 2021 Boulder Planning Commission meeting was held over Zoom. Town Planner Lee Nellis led a discussion on RV park and maintained campground standards in the Zoning Ordinance. The existing ordinance has a minimum requirement of five acres. Commissioners discussed whether this requirement should remain. They also discussed possibilities such as implementing a maximum number of 20 spaces; dictating a size for each space; sewage, power and water requirements; increasing setbacks; and landscaping requirements.

The tenancy limit was also discussed and left as is, as RV parks could potentially provide housing for seasonal workers. More conversation will occur at the next meeting.

A public hearing followed on an amendment to the Residential Short-Term Rental Ordinance (RSTR).

The Ordinance currently states that there is a percentage of RSTRs allowed in each of the Upper, Middle, and Lower zones in Boulder, based on the number of full-time residents in each zone. Now that the number of residents have been mapped, the amendment would put caps on each zone at five in Lower Boulder, four in Middle Boulder, and four in Upper Boulder. One member of the public stated that they think the division into the three parts of Boulder is arbiBoulder Planning Cont'd on page 2

ers, and visitors.

“As our understanding of the disease and transmission has evolved, we’ve decided to allow visitors for patients with COVID-19 for visitors at lowest risk of getting infected,” says Kristin Dascomb, MD, Intermountain Healthcare’s medical director for infection prevention for employee health.

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WAYNE COUNTY - The Wayne County Commission Meeting on April 5, 2021 opened with a prayer led by Commissioner Brian for the “beautiful mountain valley we call home” and the Pledge of Allegiance.

The first order of business was a review of a conditional use permit request by Tyler Torgerson. He has four existing cabins and wishes to add two more cabins and an office.

He is asking that his property’s zoning be changed from Nonconforming use to Resort/ Recreational. The commission approved this zoning change.

Stewart and Heidi Dobson also requested a zoning change for their 32-site RV resort in Caineville opening this May. The commission approved their zoning change from Residential/Agricultural to Resort/Recreational.

The commissioners then had a short discussion over the need for signature stamps.

They would like to have a way to sign documents remotely.

County Attorney Mike Olsen said current statutes now allow for electronic signatures and suggested that rubber stamps would actually take us back

in time. The commissioners would like to move forward with the electronic process.

Shane and Kehl Bradbury then requested a zoning change from Residential/ Agricultural to Industrial and a minor subdivision for a meatpacking plant located between Lyman and Bicknell.

The plant will be a small operation run by the owners and are looking into the possibility of being able to sell within the county. Commissioner Brian asked if they’d be able to take in animals that break their legs to which Shane replied, “That’s something we’d be able to take.” The commission approved the request with Brian noting, “It’s a needed service here.”

Commissioner Brian then led a brief discussion about the proposed baseball complex at the fairgrounds.

County Attorney Mike Olsen has some concerns about the funding. The donors are requiring that the baseball fields be named after them in perpetuity. “It’s doable, we just need to get the paperwork right,” said Olsen. They deWayne Commission Cont'd on page 3

Secretary Haaland Wraps Three-Day Visit to Utah

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Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland finished up a three-day tour on Friday, where she visited with elected officials, Tribal leaders, and stakeholders invested in the stewardship of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.

SOUTHERN UTAH U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland wrapped several days of field visits and meetings in Utah with elected officials, Tribal leaders, and stakeholders invested in the stewardship of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. The Secretary was in the state as part of the Biden administration’s review of the monuments’ boundaries and management conditions.

“This has been a special trip, and I deeply appreciate the many people who took time to share their wisdom, perspectives, and prayers with me,” said Secretary Haaland.

“How we manage public lands and national monuments is important—not just to the Tribes and ranchers and elected lead-

It's my custom to say something flattering to begin with so I shall be excused if I put my foot in it later on.

—Prince Philip

ers and others who I met with this week, but to the many generations to come. I look forward to sharing what I heard and saw with President Biden so he has the benefit of these perspectives as we chart a path forward on the stewardship of these incredible culturally rich places.”

During her visit, Secretary Haaland received a briefing on the national monuments from Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service employees. She visited the Bears Ears Education Center in Bluff, a place run by Friends of Cedar Mesa, where visitors can learn about the national monument and how to respectfully visit the important natural and cultural landscapes. She also toured the Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum, where

she saw cultural artifacts and Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) pottery. She also met with paleontologist Dr. Alan Titus, who showed her fossils from the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

Over the course of the three days, Secretary Haaland met with Tribal leaders from the five Tribes in the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition, and other Indigenous-led organizations. She met with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, Sens.

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney, and Reps. John Curtis, Blake Moore, Burgess Owens, and Chris Stewart. She also held a series of listening sessions in both Kane and San Juan Deb Haaland Visit

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Free Park Entrance April 17

Torrey P & Z: The Saddlery's

proposal for a building expansion to accommodate a convenience store and gas station is discussed. The proposal was approved, with some upset from the public regarding properties that might be effected by proximity to this proposed gas station.

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Courtesy National Park Service / Gary Ladd

Scenic Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

PAGE - Spring season approach the shore with cauhas begun at Glen Canyon tion and watch for shallows National Recreation Area and and submerged debris. Life Rainbow Bridge National threatening dangers to avoid Monument. On Saturday, include swimming at marinas, April 17 enjoy the added ben- flash floods, cliff jumping, and efit of free park admission, carbon monoxide emitted by during the first day of Nation- generators or engines that are al Park Week. Every national running. park service unit that charges Please note that in order entrance fees will have free to protect the health of those admission. Everyone is in- who live, work, and visit navited to participate in a Twit- tional parks and National Park ter chat preview of National Service (NPS) facilities, face Park Week on April 16 at 1 masks are now required in all p.m. Join the conversation park buildings and facilities, and share favorite memories, including visitor centers, park tips and stories about national restrooms, and concessioner parks using the hashtag #Na- buildings. Masks are also retionalParkWeek. quired on NPS-managed lands Visitors are encouraged when physical distancing canto know and follow guide- not be maintained, such as narlines for desert and boating row or busy trails, busy docks, safety, including taking safe- and all overlooks. guards for changing weather More safety information conditions and lake levels is available at nps.gov/glca/ and always wearing lifejack- planyourvisit/safety.htm. ets when on the water. Water The park wishes everylevels on Lake Powell change one a safe and enjoyable visit. throughout the year. Always —National Park Service

Visitor Guidelines:

As our understanding of the disease and transmission has evolved, we’ve decided to allow visitors for patients with COVID-19 for visitors at lowest risk of getting infected.

—Kristin Dascomb, MD, Intermountain Healthcare’s medical director for infection prevention for employee health Visitor Guidelines Cont'd from page 1

Highlights of the new guidelines include: • For COVID-19 patients, visitors who have proven recovery from COVID-19 in the last 90 days or have proof of completing a COVID-19 vaccination series at least 14 days prior to their visit, will be allowed in most cases.

• In the case of a laboring mother, two visitors are allowed, with one visitor allowed to stay in the postpartum room. A doula is considered a visitor.

• In laboring mothers with COVID-19, the visitors do not need to show proof of vaccination or having had COVID-19.

• For children, infants and newborns in intensive care units (ICUs), these patients are allowed two visitors in most cases. Admitting visitors depends on the severity of the patient’s condition and treatments and if the child is COVID-19 positive. Details will be provided by the specific unit upon admission.

• If a patient is at end of life, they can have up to eight visitors, with four visitors in the patient room at a time. End-of-life visitors must be age 12 or older and wear personal protective equipment as determined and provided by hospital staff.

• At Intermountain clinics and InstaCare locations, up to two visitors may accompany the patient. Parents are encouraged to leave healthy children supervised at home if possible, but will not be turned away from a clinic visit if they have additional children accompanying them.

• At Intermountain inpatient behavioral health facilities, visitors are still not generally allowed at this time for adult patients. Visitors and patients can check with the local facility for current guidelines.

The new policy will took effect at 8 am on Monday, April 5. The complete Intermountain visitor guidelines can be reviewed at intermountainhealthcare.org.

—Intermountain Healthcare

are requesting a public hearing about the gas station, which the commission can grant, but the commission argued that Torrey’s current ordinance prevents them from creating any conditions of any kind for businesses, and denied the request for a public hearing.

A member made a motion to approve the proposal, and the motion passed 3 to 1 with 1 abstention. This proposal will now go to the Torrey Town Council next Wednesday for its approval.

The commission then turned its attention to the draft zoning ordinance, particularly regarding issues related to fuel and to gas stations. The commission discussed several of the issues related to the sale of fuel—including proximity of residences, water, and other businesses—but con-

cluded that they would rely on state and federal regulations rather than adapting the local ordinance to Torrey’s specific considerations. Finally, the commission is prepared to recommend a new sign ordinance to the Town Council.

During the public comment period, five or six members of the public expressed upset over the commission’s decision to approve the plans for the gas station, especially those whose property will be affected by the proposal. The commission set a work meeting for Wed. March 31 at 5 p.m. to complete changes to the draft ordinance and post it to the website.

Torrey Town Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM June - Oct. and 5:30 PM Nov. - May —unless otherwise noted.

Anniversary:

Like locally owned small book stores, locally owned publishers deserve all our support. Torrey House Press is a force for so many voices that might not be heard, voices that need to be recognized.

—Margaret Brennan Neville of The King's English Bookshop Anniversary

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Joseph Greaves, Stephen Trimble, Kase Johnstun, and Nicole Walker.

“Like locally owned small book stores, locally owned publishers deserve all our support. Torrey House Press is a force for so many voices that might not be heard, voices that need to be recognized," says Margaret Brennan Neville of The King's English Bookshop.

The Torrey House Press upcoming season includes a visionary anthology by writers and activists of intersectional identities reflecting on

the pandemic, climate crisis, and uprisings for Black lives edited by Alastair Bitsóí and Brooke Larsen; a comparative analysis of Standing Rock and the Bundy standoff by Jacqueline Keeler; historical fiction based on the lives of debut novelist Kase Johnstun's Native American/Mexican American grandparents; and a deep dive into Walden Pond and Thoreau’s modern-day lessons

by David Gessner.

For more information regarding the virtual celebration, visit facebook.com/TorreyHousePress. For more information on Torrey House Press, visit torreyhouse.org.

—Torrey House Press

Boulder Planning: RV park

and maintained campground standards in the Zoning Ordinance, a public hearing on an amendment to the RSTR ordinance and the amount of RSTRs allowed in each of the three Boulder zones, Ray Nelson's subdivision concept plan, and changes to open meeting requirements discussed.

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trary. The Commissioners then voted and the amendment was passed.

Following this, Ray Nelson presented a concept plan for a subdivision. Approximately ten acres off Highway 12 and on the west side of the driveway would be divided off. A preliminary application may be heard in May or June.

By May 5, changes to

open meetings requirements will occur on the state level, which will remove the requirement of providing meeting notification in the newspaper. It was suggested that residents instead subscribe on the Utah Public Notice website, https:// www.utah.gov/pmn/, so that they will be emailed notifications.

The Boulder Planning Commission meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

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Wayne Commission:

CUP and zoning requests, an annexation proposal and subsequent protest letter by the County Commission, parking issues at Capitol Reef National Park and a possible over-flow parking area for visitors to Hickman Bridge at Navajo Domes, and increased visitation to Capitol Reef National Park and lack of Great American Outdoors Act funds discussed.

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cided to discuss the pros and cons of this arrangement in more detail at the next commission meeting.

Next was a rather lengthy discussion regarding a letter the county commission sent to the town of Torrey protesting an annexation proposal.

The commission raised concerns about the piecemeal shape of the proposal, the fact that not everyone in the annexation area was in favor of it, and the reasons for seeking annexation.

Several members of the Torrey community involved in the annexation proposal shared their thoughts regarding the request and protest.

According to Bill Barrett, there weren’t objections to the shapes of previous annexations. “This strikes us as a little inconsistent,” said Barrett, “This seems like the first time an objection has been raised for an annexation in the 9 years I’ve been in Torrey.”

Barrett also mentioned that he couldn’t find anything in the annexation codes that says the motivation of the petitioners is a reason for rejection or protest. Barrett said his personal reasons for wanting to be annexed including having some say in what happens directly across the highway from him. Commissioner Blackburn questioned Barrett saying, “So you want to be annexed into town so you can control what happens on your neighbor’s property?” Barrett replied, “I can’t control it but

I can have a say in it. I simply want a legitimate voice.”

The Motel Torrey owners said they’ve always wanted to be annexed and this was a good opportunity. They want to be able to say their hotel is in the town of Torrey, and they want to support the town. One community member expressed dismay at not being approached

by Barrett to be included in the annexation and another expressed concern that people are being handpicked in order to overthrow the local people that have generations of time in Torrey with new ideas.

“Our position stands as it is,” concluded Stanley Wood.

The county has thirty days to now set up a boundary commission to formally protest the annexation.

Sue Fritzke, superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park, then discussed parking issues at the Temple of the Moon in Cathedral Valley. Visitors have been driving beyond the parking area (which is not clearly marked) and threatening the health of an endangered cactus. The Park Service would like to better define the parking and turnaround area and wanted to work with the county considering they help maintain the road. After reviewing the plans, Rhett Jeffery, Wayne County Road Department Supervisor, suggested a bigger turnaround so he can sweep around with a grader.

The commissioners then brought up several concerns regarding parking along Highway 24. Commissioner Brian asked if there was a way to make more parking at Hick-

man Bridge, citing safety concerns. Fritzke mentioned they’ve seen as many as 94 cars near Hickman Bridge and that they are currently working on a solution with UDOT and the Park Service involving adding an 80-spot overflow parking area at Navajo Domes.

“Right now what we are seeing [is] visitation at 3% higher than what we saw in 2019, which was a record year,” said Fritzke, “and that’s without international visitors.”

The park is predicting over 1.3 million—and possibly 1.4 million—visitors this year; the previous record was 1.22 million in 2019. There was much talk about how to handle increased visitation including more parking areas, establishing designated paved pull-out paths, and increased highway signage.

Fritzke noted that Capitol Reef is not getting any money from the Great American Outdoors Act since Capitol Reef is not considered to have as many issues as other Utah parks, such as Zion and Arches. She said Capitol Reef is only seeing trickle-down money at this point, and she has protested this greatly. She is speaking with Deb Haaland, U.S Secretary of the Interior, this week to discuss these concerns.

Fritzke also mentioned that the orchards are in full bloom in Fruita, so if you want to see it, you better go now.

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

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April 15, 2021

News from Bryce Valley Schools

by Brooklyn Syrett

Melanie Dabb, Extension Assistant Professor, Wayne County

Five students from Bryce Valley participate in the Sterling Scholar competition, seniors have their junior / senior prom, track meets continue, and Bryce Valley High School elections are underway

Diving into Tax Season April is tax season, and while the deadline for filing and payment has been extended this year to May 17, 2021, it is still a good idea to get your taxes done sooner rather than later. One big reason for filing your taxes early, even if you owe, is identity theft. Identity thieves can use your stolen information to file a fraudulent tax return and claim your refund. According to the IRS, these are some possible signs you are a victim of tax-related identity theft: • You get a letter from the IRS about a tax return that you did not file • You are unable to electronically file your taxes because your social security number has been duplicated • You get a tax transcript in the mail when you did not request one • You are notified by the IRS that an online account has been created in your name or that your existing online

account has been accessed or disabled when you know you didn’t make any changes • You receive an IRS notice that you owe additional taxes or that you have had collection actions taken against you for a year you haven’t filed a return for • IRS records indicate you received wages or other income from an employer you didn’t work for If you do find yourself a victim of identity theft, particularly related to tax filing, information on what steps to take can be found at this website: https://www.irs.gov/ newsroom/taxpayer-guide-toidentity-theft.

When preparing your taxes, it’s also important to understand which deductions and credits you might qualify for. A tax deduction is an amount that is subtracted from your total income and lowers the amount of money you pay taxes on. A tax credit subtracts from the amount of taxes you owe. There are two types of tax credits, refundable and nonrefundable. A refundable

credit means that you can be paid money back if the credit takes the amount of taxes you owe below zero. A nonrefundable credit means that once the amount of taxes you owe is reduced to zero, you won’t be paid any money. A list of common deductions and credits can be found here: https:// www.irs.gov/credits-deductions-for-individuals. A financial professional can also help you identify the deductions and credits you may qualify for.

While it can be fun to get a big tax refund, when this happens, what you are really doing is loaning your hardearned money to the government interest free. There may be several reasons for doing this. But, if you are in a tight financial situation, taking home more of your income each month can make a huge difference. In general, if you typically receive more the $500 a year in tax refunds, it is recommended you visit the IRS withholding calculator and adjust your withholding amount so you can use more of your funds throughout the year. The calculator can be found here: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/tax-withholding-estimator.

Doing your taxes may feel like a chore to some, but taking a little extra time and getting filed early can help save you money and keep you protected.

Written By: Melanie Dabb, USU Extension Assistant Professor

What a crazy couple of weeks we have all had! Spring is in the air, and visitors from everywhere are coming to enjoy our beautiful county. This is quite a change from last year when everyone was stuck at home because of COVID. It is definitely a welcomed sight,

but a bit overwhelming for most of us.

Bryce Valley High School had five students compete in the Sterling Scholar competition: Chase Beesley, Math; Kysha Brinkerhoff, Family and Consumer Science; Brooklyn Syrett, English; Areena Johnson, Agriculture Science and Treyson Roberts, Business and Marketing.

Treyson Roberts received the honor of being chosen as a runner-up in his category. Congratulations to all of our Sterling Scholar candidates. They all represented Bryce Valley High School well.

The seniors were able to have their “junior/senior” prom at Ebenezer’s, as well.

The students and community

had a great time. This dance was the first school dance in over a year, and everyone was excited to be there and participate in such a wonderful celebration. Thanks to Tyson Brinkerhoff, LaRee Bybee, Fred Beesley, Chelsea Thompson and, of course, all the seniors for making the night so memorable for all.

The track team continues to have track meets.

They traveled to Milford on Saturday, April 10, followed by a mid-week track meet in Kanab on Wednesday, April 14th. We hope that luck was with those students who participated in their events.

Students at Bryce Valley High School are beginning their elections. Good luck to all of them who run for office.

It is always fun to see the creative posters and presentations during this time.

Courtesy Brooklyn Syrett

The Bryce Valley Sterling Scholar students from left to right are Kysha Brinkerhoff, Brooklyn Syrett, Treyson Roberts (Runner-up), Areena Johnson and Chase Beesley.

April 15, 2021

Wills, Trusts, and More

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Writing Your Own Will?

A holographic will is a will that is written entirely in your own handwriting. No witnesses are required, and no portion of the will may be typed. If you type some or all of the words, or you incorporate other markings or other documents into the text, you could inadvertently invalidate the will.

The idea behind holographic wills is that since the entire document is in a person's handwriting, there is no need for witnesses to sign it to establish its validity. Holographic wills don't need to be notarized either, but they do need to be signed.

Most lawyers would tell you it's a bad idea to write your own will because you can easily create ambiguities and other defects that can lead to litigation following your death. This is especially true in second marriage situations when one or both spouses have children from prior marriages or relationships.

If you decide to write your own will, you should be sure to say in the introductory sentence that it is your will, and that you are revoking all prior wills. If you don't revoke all prior wills, your handwritten will and any other wills that have not been revoked

by Jeffery J. McKenna will be looked at together to determine who inherits your estate. As you may expect, problems arise when the various documents conflict.

Be sure to identify each bequest clearly and to give away all of your property. A frequent problem with handwritten wills is that they list some accounts and properties, but then leave out others. Property that you don't mention in your will passes to your heirs as determined by the courts.

Your heirs may not be the same persons named in your will, and may not be the ones you would have chosen to receive the assets. Also, going to court and figuring out who your heirs are can be an expensive and time-consuming matter.

In addition, courts will require two witnesses who are familiar with your handwriting to testify that the will was, in fact, written by you.

It's often the case that handwritten wills don't name a personal representative. Failure to name a personal representative could result in an administration of your estate that is fully court-supervised, expensive, and lengthy.

Another important provision that is often left out of a holographic will is a waiver of bond. When you don't request

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He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead. He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 6281711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com.

a waiver, the judge can require that your personal representative post a bond. Sometimes, it's not possible to even get a bond, and if your personal representative can get one, it is generally expensive.

There are a number of other provisions that should be included in wills that the average person would almost certainly leave out of a holographic will.

Handwritten wills are valid if they are properly drafted.

However, they are almost always more difficult to probate than typed wills.

I heard recently about a stay-at-home Mom. One evening, she went to a PTA meeting and her husband and her oldest daughter got together and decided they would clean up the kitchen for her.

They put up all the food, wiped all the counters, washed all the pots and put them away, put the dishes in the dishwasher and ran it. They swept and mopped the floors and then sat down, and awaited her arrival.

Two hours later she returned from the meeting, took off her coat, hung it up, walked through the kitchen into the den, grabbed the remote control, and began watching television.

They followed her over to her chair and stood by her side.

Finally, she felt them looking over her shoulder and looked up at them and said, “What?”

Her husband said, “The kitchen.”

“The kitchen. What?”

“The kitchen. We cleaned up the kitchen. Didn’t you notice? It’s sparkling clean. We cleaned it for you.”

The woman replied, “Yes, I noticed. Thankless job, isn’t it?”

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Medical Student

Due to his hectic schedule, I had seen little of the medical student who had moved next door to me two years earlier.

I learned that he had graduated, and one day when I spotted him in his driveway, I went over and congratulated him.

"Well," I said, "Now if I break my arm, you'll be able to fix it."

"Jack," he replied, "I've been able to fix your arm for some time. The important thing is that now I can bill for it."

PUNishment

Having children is a heir raising experience.

S.M.H

"A lot of fellows nowadays have a B.A., M.D., or PH.D. Unfortunately, they don't have a J.O.B."

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

Today's Thought

There's a technical term for a sunny, warm day which follows two rainy days. It's called Monday.

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THEME: FICTIONAL MONSTERS ACROSS 1. "Turkey" dance 5. X minus III 8. Accounting acronym 11. Angel's glow 12. Like list of chores 13. Inside info 15. "National Velvet" author Bagnold 16. Heavy Metal band Quiet ____ 17. *Worn by monster hunters and dragonslayers 18. *Sea monster with atomic breath 20. Brooms and cauldrons to a witch, e.g.

21. Subject of biographies, pl.

22. ____ of Aquarius 23. Saudi's southern neighbor 26. Ceremonial flight 30. "I" problem 31. Sweet-talk 34. Marine eagle 35. The Revenge of the ____, 1984 37. ____ you sure?

38. Desires 39. Russia's Romanov, e.g.

40. Comfy pants 42. Preceding month 43. Google Maps predecessor, pl.

45. Blackbird-like birds 47. Crow sound 48. Group of professionals 50. Like a bow string 52. *Witch of Russian fairytales 55. ____ con carne 56. G in 1000 g., e.g.

57. Loose hood 59. Was rebroadcasted 60. Prospector's mother?

61. Bassoon cousin 62. Nod up and down 63. *He played Dracula and Count Dooku 64. *Like Sendak's Things

DOWN 1. England's favorite drink, in French 2. *Addams Family's Lurch: "You ____?"

3. A dish of stewed meat 4. Waddle 5. Bridal veil fabric 6. Objects of worship 7. Just a little 8. Michael Douglas' 1978 mystery thriller 9. Like the Weasleys of "Harry Potter" 10. Second qtr. calendar month 12. Alex Trebek's forte 13. Drooping 14. *Jeepers ____, sing.

19. Coats with Zn 22. Tap order 23. Yiddish busybody 24. Opposite of digest 25. Like high ground 26. Pestilence pest 27. Lock horns 28. Darlene or Jacob of Ozark 29. MCAT and LSAT

32. *Amity Island fish 33. Bonanza find 36. *Transylvanian bloodsucker 38. Shylock's practice 40. Use a Singer 41. Up until now, 2 words 44. Like luxurious sheets 46. Another name for manatee, 2 words 48. Not kayak 49. Follow rules 50. Shakespearean "you" 51. What snob puts on 52. *Minotaur is half man, half ____ 53. Mongolian desert 54. Deserter's acronym 55. ____, The Beloved Country 58. Zeppelin predecessor

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Cody James Wilson

TROPIC / OGDEN - This redneck entered this world full of piss and vinegar on Nov., 14th 1981 from the first love of his life and his mom, Cathy Wilson at McKay Dee Hospital in Ogden, UT. He grew up in Ogden and Willard. He spent his childhood being spoiled by Grandma Lenna and Carl and at the times when he was in trouble, being grabbed by his ear and dragged back to the house by Granny Grunt. He attended most every school in Ogden, as he was not interested in being a nerd but he did graduate from South Jordan School District.

Cody was a man that was a friend to all as soon as he met you, and when you became a part of his life, you were family. He loved being outdoors, where he enjoyed fishing, hunting, fourwheelers, mudding, shooting, and a campfire with a friend, or 20, a smoke and a beer.

He had eight youngin’s that grounded him and his wild spirit and that he left each with a piece of his heart and stubborn nature, Tristen, Summer(Cole), Kayden, Chalenna, Brinlee, Layne, Lillie and Jayde. He also loved and adopted Dakota, Patti, Haylee, Morgan, Savana and Triston. Cody was a dad to most of the kids he was around and loved all his little buddies and would tease them all the same.

Cody worked his backside off at various jobs throughout the years, and in the end, he worked at Alton coal mine where he was a heavy equipment operator. This was a job he was proud to be a part of and truly loved.

He was the oldest of four; he had three sisters, Kimberly Ann Wilson, Ilene Aubrie Hamilton, and HIS Ashley Lee Allen. He also has two brothers, Kasey Brent Moss and his brother in crime, in blood, in family and life, Andrew Ethan Allen.

He had many, many brothers in arms.

There was one very special lady that had roped his heart and touched his soul and was truly his ride or die forever, Jennifer Rae Pollock. He found his calm with her and living his country boy ways in Tropic, UT. He had a grandbaby, Marley, and one (baby Dawson) on the way that he is currently cradling in his arms while he rests his eyes in heaven.

He is preceded in death by his safe haven in the storm of life, his Grandma Lenna Hamilton, Donald Wilson aka Dad, and friends Guthrie Campeau, Trevor Martin, Travis Martin, Nick Accordino and KC Simmons.

Cody lived his life HIS way and gave not a single #*@k about your thoughts about it. He loved with everything he was, would help in any way at any time, just ask, and was loyal to the very end. Until Valhalla friend, miss your face until we meet again.

W eddings Matthew - Cheney

Please join us for the wedding reception of

McKenley Amber Matthew,

daughter of Nick and Amber Matthew,

and Spencer Pierce Cheney,

son of Aaron and Faline Cheney,

on Saturday, April 17th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Located at The Barn at Cedar Meadows, 1419 West 3000 North, Cedar City, Utah.

The couple is registered on Amazon—McKenley Matthew & Spencer Cheney—and on Venmo @McKenley-Matthew.

April 15, 2021

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com I hope you had a nice week off from school and did something with the family. Except for the wind, the weather has been nice, too nice for April though. It looks like the northern part of the state might be getting a little moisture, but nothing for the south.

The drought is in its 20th year.

Last year, we got zero moisture in April, May and June, and the forecast isn’t much better this year. Pat’s cousin, who grazes his cattle near Big Water, has to transport water to his herd twice a week. Two years ago out at John’s Valley, there were a couple hundred cattle grazing out there. Last year, there were only about 20, and they were moving all the time looking for food. I have been told by people in the county that the terrible government won’t let them graze their cattle on BLM land. Could that be because there isn’t any food for them? Alfalfa might be the business to be in. Many of my friends can’t get any money out of their herds and are forced to either buy hay or sell at a loss.

Good news is that the state ended its mandate on wearing face masks last weekend. They would like you to honor those businesses that still require you to mask up. They probably don’t have workers that have had their shots. More good news for Garfield County is that from March 28th to April 10, we only had four new cases of the virus and no reported cases in the last ten days. Many thanks to all of those heroes that came and gave out the vaccine and many locals who came and helped out. They had some extra shots a couple of weeks ago and called out to Ruby’s.

They brought in some of their employees, and they got their shots. It will be interesting to see how things went after last week’s invasion of tourists and how many cases will come of it.

Garfield County is really small, with only about 4,000 eligible for the shots and more and more signing up for the shots. The Panguitch Drug Store is now giving the vaccine. You must make a reservation for these shots. They also give shots for shingles and the flu. If you have insurance, bring in your card. If

not, the shots are free.

It is a great feeling after you get your shots. That is one less thing that you have to worry about. This virus can be really crippling. It effects the lungs, kidneys, and the liver, so some of you tough guys that say you have to die from something, you are right. My sister, who was an ER nurse and had quit smoking for ten years, always said the best thing that smokers can hope for is to die from cancer. It is a lot better than being a cripple for twenty more years.

I don’t know what it is about Thursday but last week, 3 ½ million doses were given out, and this last Thursday, it was 4 million. President Biden’s promise that there will be 2 million doses given out in his first 100 days will surely be passed over long before that time is up.

So far, 1 million and 680,000 shots have been given out, with 72,000 receiving both shots.

As is our custom, on the Monday after Easter, Pat and I go over to Cedar to Walmart to buy Easter animals for next year’s hunt. We have been doing this for over 26 years, and we get the animals for ½ price.

Then, we come back the following Monday, and they are at 90% off. There wasn’t one animal. I don’t know if they just ordered less or if they are storing them. We went down to St. George, and at both Walmarts, it was the same thing. So, to make the trip worthwhile, we decided to go to Kanab for Mexican food. On the way, we stopped at the Walmart in Hurricane and with the same results. We got back home at ten minutes to 10 and decided to check out the Family Dollar store and, low and behold, they had about 30 rabbits. So on Tuesday, we went and checked out their stores in Orderville, Cedar City, Parowan and Beaver. We did get another 30 animals, and on Thursday, we decided to run up to Monroe’s store. We hit the jackpot; they had more than 60 there. So, there will be a hunt next year, so mark it on your calendar.

I have more data on that ship that got stuck in the Suez Canal. It is 1,300 feet long and weighs—empty—220,000

tons. It holds 20,000 of those containers, and they are loaded so high that they are susceptible to high winds and that was what caused the accident. They are in the process of building even bigger ships, and these will be able to hold 30,000 containers.

Have you ever wondered how NFL teams can play their games without people in the stands? Amazon will pay the NFL $1 billion per year to broadcast the league’s Thursday night football games. Fox and NBC are each paying more than $2.7 billion per year for their 11 year package. Disney, which owns (ESPN and ABC), will pay $2.7 billion annually.

The NFL’s rights deals add up to more than $100 billion.

Intel is spending $20 billion on new plants in the U.S. The U.S. share of worldwide chip production has been falling, and this is effecting the auto industry. Several automakers have had to close some of their plants because of this shortage, which is good news.

G.M. is pledging to have a million of their battery operated cars on the road in three years.

G.M. auctioned off the first of a new line of Hummer cars that will be battery operated and will be available in 2023 for $2.2 million dollars. Ford Motors will be out with a new updated Bronco this next month. I checked it out in St. George last month, and the salesman told me that he already had 300 requests for this car.

On the national front, President Biden unveiled a $2 trillion economic plan this week.

It is an effort to beef up domestic manufacturing, rebuild American infrastructure and cut use of fossil fuels. Among the many proposals, it would repair 10,000 bridges, and repair major highways in the country. It would also improve the rail system in the country, and would even replace every lead pipe in the nation. It would also create a national network of 500,000 electric-vehicle charging stations, change all federal vehicles over to battery operated, and ensure broadband coverage for every citizen by 2030. It would repair the schools throughout the country, and provide educa-

tion for all in decent schools, which will end poverty, and provide money to help the elderly in the country. I like this because of what is happening to some of our older friends.

You work your whole life, getting to the point where you own your own home and have little in bills. But if you get to the point that you can’t care for yourself, you need the care of a rest home. Our extended care unit here in Panguitch is excellent in taking care of you in your latter days. However, the cost is over $5,000 a month, Medicaid takes care of this at a price. They keep track of how much your costs are, and eventually, everything you have worked for your whole life is gone. The average cost in this country for care is $93,000 a year. This is a patchwork bill, and there are many projects that can make our country powerful again.

The party of "No" has already said that they won’t vote for it and don’t want any input in the package. However, the real reason is probably because this proposal includes an increase of the corporate tax rate from 21 to 28 percent and a plan to force multinational companies to pay more tax on their overseas profits. This is an ambitious eight year plan.

I heard some more good news that the Quilt Walk Festival will be on again this year, and it will take place the second weekend in June. There will be the quilt classes, along with the trunk shows. Pat will have the Chocolate Fest to raise money for Sub for Santa, and she is hoping to have some pioneer homes to show also.

The Quilt Walk play, starring me, will also be at the Social Hall for the 23rd year.

Be careful when you are moving around, even in your house. Several of our friends have fallen and really hurt themselves. I know that it is not icy, just hang on to the banister when going down stairs and go slow.

There weren’t any sports this week because of spring br eak.

Mack O.

SALT LAKE CITY - If you are interested in Utah’s wildlife and how species are managed, several positions will soon be opening on four of the five Regional Advisory Councils that share public feedback with the Utah Wildlife Board.

You could apply for one of the available RAC positions, beginning March 31.

What the RACs do Each of the five RACs across the state consist of 1215 members, each of whom can serve up to four years. Each RAC holds about six meetings a year. At the meetings, RAC members listen to proposals from Utah Division of Wildlife Resources biologists about hunting, fishing and wildlife management in Utah. They also review input from the public about the proposals that has been submitted online prior the meetings.

After voting on each of the proposals, the chairperson for that RAC later presents their region’s recommendations to the Utah Wildlife Board. Mem-

bers of the board consider the input, and then make the final decision regarding how wildlife is managed in Utah.

RAC meetings usually last several hours. The meetings are held in the evenings, usually on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night. Due to COVID-19, these meetings are currently being held virtually.

Applying to serve RAC members represent one of six interest groups: • Hunters, anglers and trappers (sportsmen) • Those who don’t hunt or fish (non-consumptive) • Ranchers and farmers (agriculture) • Locally-elected public officials • Federal land-management agencies (including the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management) • The rest of the general public (public at large, including businesses) To fill one of the upcoming vacancies, you must live in the region of Utah you wish to

represent. Here is how to apply: • If you want to represent the public at large, you must contact a group in your community and ask them to nominate you. Political groups, town councils, animal sanctuary committees and recreational groups are examples of groups that have nominated people in the past.

• If you want to fill one of the other positions on the RAC —except for the federal land-management agency position—you must contact a conservation group or organization in your region and ask that they nominate you to serve in the vacancy you’d like to fill. For example, if you want to fill a sportsman’s vacancy, you must contact a Utah sportsman’s group and ask them to nominate you for the vacancy. Federal land-management agencies appoint their own representatives to the RACs.

To learn about wildlife or conservation groups in your area, contact the nearest DWR office.

Vacant RAC positions Five RAC positions are currently open for public nominations: Northern Region: Nonconsumptive Northeastern Region: Agriculture Central Region: Nonconsumptive Southeastern Region: Sportsman and agriculture Nomination deadlines Nominating groups and organizations can begin submitting their nominations on March 31. Nominations have to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on April 30. The new RAC members will begin their unpaid term on July 1. For more information, to apply, or to submit a nomination, visit the DWR website.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Apply to Be on a Regional Advisory Council and Help Decide How Wildlife is Managed in Utah

Deb Haaland Visit: This has been a special trip, and I deeply appreciate

the many people who took time to share their wisdom, perspectives, and prayers with me.

—Secretary Deb Haaland Deb Haaland Visit Cont'd from page 1

Counties that included state, county and city leaders, local ranchers, conservation organizations, local business owners, mining companies, outdoor recreation permit holders, paleontologists, and archaeologists.

On April 8, Secretary Haaland was joined by Hopi Tribe Vice Chairman Clark Tenakhongva, Ute Mountain

Ute Tribe White Mesa Representative Malcom Lehi, Pueblo of Zuni Lt. Governor Carleton Bowekay, Gov. Cox, Lt. Gov. Henderson, Sen. Mitt Romney, and Rep. Blake Moore in the Bears Ears region. During their hikes, they saw cliff dwellings, pictographs, and other sacred sites that are located inside and outside of the national monument boundaries determined by the former administration.

“I am humbled by the

hospitality that was shown to me this week. In particular, the hardworking career professionals at the Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service went above and beyond, especially given the pandemic-related restrictions of our visit. I am grateful to know they are here to manage these lands,” added Secretary Haaland.

Prior to the Utah visit, administration officials from the Departments of the Interior,

Commerce, and Agriculture held Tribal consultations and met with Utah leaders, including Utah Governor Cox; members of the Utah congressional delegation; representatives from Kane, Garfield, San Juan, and Grand Counties of Utah; members of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition; non-profit organizations; and small business owners.

—Bureau of Land Management

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LegaL Notices INVITATION TO BID LOA TOWN Separate sealed bids for construction of Loa Town Culinary Water Project 2021 will be received by Loa Town from bidders.

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 P.M. on April 29, 2021 at 80 West Center Street, Loa, UT 84747.

The work to be performed under this project shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials and equipment required to construct the facilities and features called for by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and as shown on the DRAWINGS. The Loa Town Culinary Water Project 2021 will include new system fire hydrants, upgraded culinary water service meter setters, an electronic SCADA system, and the installation of approximately 17,500 feet of distribution system pipeline to replace old thin-walled pipe and improve system fire flows throughout the system.

This project is funded by Permanent Community Impact Fund Board (CIB) .

Plans and specifications have been prepared by Sunrise Engineering, Inc. and will be available free of charge after April 5, 2021 on their website plan room at http://www.sunrise-eng.com. Click on “Plan Room” at the top of the homepage. Bidders must register and sign-in and choose to become a plan holder to obtain access to CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and DRAWINGS. Notices regarding changes/amendments to the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and DRAWINGS will be sent to the e-mail address associated with the bidder’s registration. Bidders are responsible to maintain current and correct contact information and check the plan room often to receive updates or additional documents/changes/amendments. The ENGINEER for this Contract will be Sunrise Engineering, Incorporated and they will be represented by Jaison Hardman as Project Manager and Mario Gonzalez, P.E. as Project Engineer.

A pre-bid meeting will be held on April 15, 2021, at 2:00 P.M., at Loa Civic Center, 88 West Center Street, Loa, Utah, 84747. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is non-mandatory but recommended. Names of those in attendance will be recorded.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 8 & 15, 2021 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Venue: In the Sixth Judicial District Court, in and for Garfield County, State of Utah Parties: LUCKY 7 RANCH HOLDINGS, LLC v. THE ESTATE OF MYRON JOSEPH PROCTOR, THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM B. PROCTOR, THE ESTATE OF THOMAS SEVY PROCTOR, and JOHN DOES 1-10, a group of unidentified persons or entities who may claim or assert some right, title, estate, or interest in, or lien upon, Water Right No. 61-2091 Action: Complaint to Quiet Title Case No.: 210600003 Judge: The Honorable Wallace A. Lee TO THE ESTATE OF MYRON JOSEPH PROCTOR, THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM B. PROCTOR, THE ESTATE OF THOMAS SEVY PROCTOR, AND ANY AND ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN GARFIELD COUNTY, UTAH, WHICH PROPERTY IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: Water Right No. 61-2091 (“WR 61-2091”).

An action to quiet title has been filed by Plaintiff Lucky 7 Ranch Holdings, LLC (“Lucky 7”) requesting that Judge Wallace A. Lee issue an order decreeing ownership of WR 61-2091 in Lucky 7. Any person or entity claiming an interest in the WR 61-2091 is hereby required to file an answer with the Clerk of the Sixth Judicial District Court in Garfield County, Utah, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, UT 84759, and with Lucky 7’s legal counsel at 257 East 200 South, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, within 21 days of this publication, or default judgment will be entered in favor of Lucky 7.

DATED this 1st day of April, 2021. /s/ Jeffry R. Gittins Nathan Bracken Jeffry R. Gittins Donald N. Lundwall SMITH HARTVIGSEN, PLLC Attorneys for Plaintiff Lucky 7 Ranch Holdings, LLC Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 8 & 15, 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 May 12, 2021 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)5387240 for additional information.

NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5442 (A82513): Britne Gose, Michael Layton propose(s) using 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles South of Teasdale) for DOMESTIC. 95-5443 (A82519): Wolff-Hamill Family Revocable Trust propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.312 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 mile South of Torrey) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 97-2462 (A82516): Spencer Rex, Adam Rex propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles w of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3269 (a46948): Stetson Lowe propose(s) using 0.0032 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 mi. E of Cedar Break Nat Mon) for DOMESTIC. 61-3042 (a46958): Bryce Canyon Wildlife Safaris LLC, Coyote & East Fork Irrigation Company propose(s) using 73.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles NW of Bryce Canyon) for IRRIGATION; COMMERCIAL: RV Park, 200 pads at 100gpd/ pad, 22.4 ac-ft.

97-2461 (a46980): Ron T. Lisenbee and Monica L. Lisenbee, James Clair Sharp and Kim Hatch Sharp propose(s) using 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (SE of Boulder) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3270 (a46990): Yaodan Lu and Sophie Hui Lu propose(s) using 0.0012 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles SE of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC. EXTENSION(S) 61-2724 (a32319): Alex Fledderjohn, Jonathan George, Wayne F Schwalbach, Seth Hamel, Kane County Water Conservancy District is/are filing an extension for 2.7 ac-ft. from groundwater (8 miles South of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. 61-2720 (a32159): Robert N. Berry is/are filing an extension for 0.0078 cfs OR 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (0.5 mi south of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 15 & 22, 2021

NOTICE OF PETITION, HEARING, AND PROOF OF POSTING GARFIELD COUNTY SIXTH DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF UTAH GARFIELD COUNTY 55 S. Main St., P.O. Box 77, Panguitch, UT 84759 Telephone (435) 676-1104, Facsimile (435) 676-8639

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IN THE MATTER OF THE NOTICE OF PETITION, ESTATE OF HEARING, AND PROOF OF POSTING Roger C. Randolph, aka Roger Randolph, Case No. 213600006 Decedent Assigned Judge: Marvin Bagley Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of March, 2021, Petitioner Debbie Randolph, by and through his attorney Greg Greathouse whose address is 362 West Main St., Delta, UT 84624 filed a Petition for Formal Probate of (Intended) Will and for Formal Appointment of Personal Representative. A copy of the Petition is on file with the clerk of the court and may be reviewed upon request.

The Petition has been set for hearing in this Court at the Sixth District Court in and for Garfield County, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah 84759, on May 6, 2021, at 10:00 AM or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. Due to the current Court Pandemic order, this hearing will be held virtually by Webex.

Dated the 25th day of March, 2021. /s/ Jennifer Miller Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk PROOF OF POSTING The undersigned, being sworn, says that on the 25th day of March, 2021, she posted copies of the notice in a conspicuous place at the Garfield County Courthouse at Panguitch, Utah, one at the Tropic City Office, Tropic, Utah, one at the Escalante City Office, Escalante, UT all in Garfield County, Utah. A copy was also posted online at www.utah.gov/pmn.

DATED this 25th day of March, 2021. /s/ Jennifer Miller Deputy Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 1, 8 & 15, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE UTAH SCHOOL AND INSTITUTIONAL TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration has received an application to remove ordinary sand and gravel from the following described land: WAYNE COUNTY Township 30 South, Range 11 East SLB&M, Section 8: E2SW4 Section 17: W2W2 Containing 240.0 acres, more or less The Administration will accept competing applications to remove the sand and gravel, and also competing applications to lease, purchase, or exchange this property, a portion thereof, or a parcel including any of the above described acreage. Contact Andy Bedingfield for the appropriate required application.

The Administration will accept competing applications during the following period of time: From 8:00 A.M. April 1, 2021 Until 5:00 P.M. April 30, 2021 TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION 675 East 500 South, Suite 500 Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 801-538-5100 In the absence of competing applications for lease, purchase, or exchange, the Administration will evaluate the applications for the removal of ordinary sand and gravel and award the permit for such removal. Each application for the removal of sand and gravel must be accompanied by a completed application form.

Materials permit bids will be evaluated on the following criteria: 1) The amount of the bonus bid; 2) The amount, rate, and type of the proposed materials extraction and associated minimum royalty*; and, 3) Other requirements provided for by the rules of the Administration or contained in this notice. The successful applicant will be required to pay advertising costs and the costs of a cultural resource study if necessary. The successful applicant will be required to rehabilitate any areas disturbed during the permit period and areas with existing disturbance. Bonding for reclamation and performance will also be required by the Administration. A term of up to five (5) years, will be considered for this Permit. Applicant must be qualified to do business in the State of Utah. Please submit sealed application to Trust Lands Administration at the above referenced address. Reference MP # 669 The Administration reserves the right to reject any application or subsequent bids. *Minimum royalties vary by commodity Contact Mr. Andy Bedingfield for details Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 8 & 15, 2021 NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE FROM: RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL TO: RESORT RECREATION WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INTENDED USE: 24 SINGLE BEDROOM GEODESIC DOMES, 1 OFFICE BUILDING, UTILITY BUILDINGS, HOUSING FOR MANAGER AND EMPLOYEES ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED BY: GIL & FLORA HALLOWS/ CAPITOL REEF DOMES A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD PRIOR TO THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON APRIL 28, 2021 @ 7 PM WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LEGAL DES: A PART OF PARCEL 02-0037-0839 / O-8466 consisting of 40 acres Location: Approx 2020 East HWY 24 Torrey, UT 84775 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 15 & 22, 2021

FREMONT - Sister Rebecca White has returned home, after serving a mission for “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.”

Sister White served in the Salem, Oregon Mission and will be speaking Sunday the 18th, at 10:00 in the Fremont Chapel.

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by John Mosley The Sky Report is presented as a public service by the Stellar Vista Observatory, a nonprofit organization based in Kanab, Utah, which provides opportunities for people to observe, appreciate, and comprehend our starry night sky. Additional information is at www.stellarvistaobservatory.org. Send questions and comments to John@StargazingAdventures.org.

Courtesy Rich Csenge / Graphic created with SkySafariAstronomy.com

Mars passing close to the star cluster M35 in the constellation Gemini.

Venus is starting to return to the evening sky. You might see it extremely low in the west a few minutes after sunset, especially if you use binoculars and have a flat horizon. Mercury joins it next week, and more on it then.

Orange Mars is half-way up the western sky as darkness falls. It’s no brighter than the brighter stars, so you need to know the constellations to pick it out. It’s in easternmost Taurus, and it makes a nice equilateral triangle with two orange stars, Aldebaran, also in Taurus, straight below it, and Betelgeuse in Orion the same distance to the lower left at the 8:00 position. Mars is slightly the fainter of the three.

Jupiter is easily visible

in the southeast in the morning, about a quarter of the way up the sky in late morning twilight. Fainter Saturn is 15° to the right of Jupiter.

If you have a telescope or binoculars, watch Mars pass very near the star cluster M35 on the nights of the 25th, 26th, and 27th. At closest, Mars is ½° from the center of the cluster, and then you can see both in a low-power telescope eyepiece or any binoculars. M35 is a collection of a few hundred stars some 3,000 light years from earth; they were born together about 100 million years ago and are traveling through space together. M35 is bright enough to see without a telescope on the darkest of nights, which these aren’t with the moon so bright. Uncle Google

can tell you more about this star cluster—and almost everything else in the sky.

Mars is 180 million miles from earth, so distant that light—and radio waves—take 16 minutes to travel from the earth to Mars and vice versa, one way, which is why the rovers on Mars have to be able to act independently of mission control on earth; the round-trip communication time is over a half-hour.

April’s Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks on the morning of the 22nd, but it’s for specialists only and too few meteors fall to bother about. This year the nearly full moon ruins it anyway.

The moon is in line with the stars Castor and Pollux in Gemini on the 19th (Castor is closest to the moon), above the star Regulus in Leo on the 21st, and above Spica in Virgo on the 25th.

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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TRAIL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Garfield County is accepting applications for a seasonal, part-time Trail Equipment Operator.

The application process closes 5:00 p.m. Friday April 23rd, 2021.

Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s office, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, 84759 or online at garfield.utah.gov.

Additional information can be obtained at (435) 6761101.

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, full-time Wildlife Technician.

The application process closes 5:00 p.m. Friday April 23rd, 2021.

Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s office, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, 84759 or online at garfield.utah.gov.

Additional information can be obtained at (435) 6761101.

Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.

Slackers Pizza Deli

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.

SLACKER'S PIZZA ALL POSITIONS Starting Pay $15 per hour Training Available Excellent pay.

Closed Sundays Call Bob Morris 435-619-0725 or rlmorris6@gmail.com

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

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

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 Substitute/Activity Bus Driver in Panguitch Food Service Worker 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.

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

AREV HOSPITALITY SEASONAL JOBS **EXCELLENT PAY** COOKS, KITCHEN HELP, SERVERS, FRONT DESK, CASHIERS, HOUSEKEEPING Arev Hospitality, Torrey, UT near Capitol Reef NP arevhospitality@ gmail.com 435-491-0492

FOR SALE PASTURE FOR SALE 75 acres located four miles south of Loa on Big Rocks Road.

On Fremont River.

Call 435-691-0259.

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

SERVICES

INFORMATION SPECIALIST Wayne County is accepting applications for the following part-time, seasonal position: Title: Information Specialist Department: Travel Council GENERAL PURPOSE Performs a variety of entry level clerical and administrative support duties and provide day to day customer service.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under general supervision from the Wayne County Travel Council Director ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Provide excellent customer service.

• Answer all incoming calls to the information center and retrieve messages from answering machine and fulfill their request and or call them back.

• Keep brochure racks filled and bulletin board updated with current information.

• Sweep / vacuum and clean the restroom at the information center when needed.

• Must be willing to work weekends and Holidays.

• Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Knowledge of Wayne County and surrounding areas.

2. Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Some knowledge of standard office procedures and policies; good English usage, grammar, and spelling; operation of standard office machinery; filing systems, alphabetical and numerical; computer operation; telephone etiquette; basic interpersonal skills; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; follow written or oral instructions; work in a standard office setting requiring extensive setting or standing; write legibly; respond to requests for assistance or information; demonstrate self motivation; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

3. Work Environment: Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, and does involve 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 Wayne County Clerk’s Office and will be accepted until position is filled.For additional information, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 435-836-1300.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor

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Native American Chiefs to be Recognized as Statues MT. PLEASANT - Sanpete County’s namesake, indigenous leader Chief Sanpitch, will be celebrated with a statue of his likeness as part of a four-year plan to pay tribute to the Native Americans who lived on the land before Mormon settlers came to the area.

The tribute is being funded by the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area (MPNHA), and the statue itself is being crafted by renowned local artist and Snow College professor, Brad Taggart.

“It’s going to be a great project,” said MPNHA director, Monte Bona. “A significant role of the MPNHA, since signed into law by George W. Bush, is emphasizing the role that Native Americans have played in our heritage; and we want to continue that effort.”

The statue will be one of three different statues to eventually be erected in Mt. Pleasant, the host-city of the MPNHA. Each of the statues will be in the likeness of a historic Native American Chieftain. Chief Walkara and Chief Blackhack, both of whom were related to Sanpitch, will receive statue tributes as well as part of the plan.

Bona said he first heard about the statue concept when Wendy Hacking, Lisa Potter and Abe Kimball, members of the North Sanpete Arts Council (NSAC) executive board, approached him with the idea for the statue. The arts council believes this to be an important effort for multiple reasons.

“In a county whose Mormon history is celebrated, it is important to remember its original people,” Potter told the Messenger. “This powerful monument will remind us Chief Sanpitch was a great man who promoted peace during a time of extreme violence.”

As a sponsor of the NSAC, Bona said the MPNHA was in a position to help the council with the project, and has committed at least $30,000 in funding towards its creation—although that is just the beginning.

Bona said more funding for

Courtesy Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area

Brad Taggart of Ephraim, a celebrated local artist and Snow College professor, with a smallscale design model of the statue he has been commissioned to create of Native American chief, Sanpitch, who is the namesake of Sanpete County. the statues will likely be raised by the MPNHA and other entities.

As a celebrated Utah artist and Sanpete County resident, Taggart became the obvious choice for the commission of the statue. He was approached by the NSAC early in the project planning to handle the important job of sculpting the statue.

“They approached me and asked me to do a proposal for the Chief Sanpitch sculpture,” Taggart told the Messenger.

“I created a small preliminary design model, followed by a more detailed one-quarter lifesize model. The proposal was accepted by the council, funding was secured and I was given the commission to produce a life-size bronze sculpture to be permanently placed in Mt. Pleasant.”

The process of making the statue a reality will involve the community as well, said Taggart. On April 17, the project participants will host Clay Day, where elementary school students will be invited to come add some clay to the statue’s base layer from noon to 2 p.m. near the Mt. Pleasant City Park in the field south of the Coffee Depot, 845 S. U.S. 89.

“Working with small communities and getting to know the history and people of an area is as fulfilling as creating the sculpture itself,” Taggart said. “I especially enjoy working on projects that are close to home, so when the op-

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portunity to produce a sculpture for Mt. Pleasant honoring Chief Sanpitch was offered, I jumped at the chance. Also, as a college professor, I believe it is important to engage in personal professional work outside of the classroom because it lends more validity to the information, and guidance I provide to my students.”

This project is something Taggart is heavily invested in on both a professional and personal level.

“I’ve had a deep love for the Native American people for as long as I can remember,” he said. “Many of my friends throughout my life have been members of native tribes. As a young man I had the privilege of having members of the Zuni and Navajo tribes live with me in my home for many years.

I have always been fascinated by the history and traditions of native peoples.

Creating a sculpture of Chief Sanpitch will provide the opportunity to pay tribute to the original occupants of this beautiful valley, and to shed light on their story.”

In an effort to get better connected to the spirit of the project, Taggart was given the opportunity to visit a private area on the northwest end of the Sanpete Valley, where he sat on the rock where Chief Sanpitch took his last breath.

“While there, I had the impression that I need to portray him as a teacher or story teller,” Taggart said “Chief Sanpitch played a leading role in an effort to preserve his people’s way of life on their ancestral land during a diffi cult and conflict filled time.

I believe that his memory can teach us much about our shared humanity, and the intense desire we all have to live happy and free lives.”

Bona says the MPNHA is also excited to have the story of Chief Sanpitch more readily available to the public. The story of Sanpitch’s last days is chronicled in an episode of the MPNHA’s television show, Discovery Road.

That episode, “The Lost Tomahawk,” has been used as reference material for the statue creation as well; and it can be found at www.mormonpioneerheritage.org. Bona says the creation of the Sanpitch statue, and the others still to come, is a natural progression of the storytelling they began with Discovery Road.

“From the onset, we’ve had a commitment to tell the story of Native Americans,” Bona said. “That’s a crucial story to be told. For a long time we have felt Sanpitch has been overlooked.”

—Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area

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