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Garfield County Issues Emergency Recreation Order PANGUITCH - Garfield County, in cooperation with the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, the BLM, and Southwest Utah Public Health, are working together to issue an Emergency Recreation Order. This order will temporarily close multiple public land locations throughout Garfield County due to impacts related to COVID-19. This order applies to all recreationists, but does not impact ranchers and miners operating under authorized permits. The order is in effect immediately in the following locations: • Upper and Lower Calf Creek Falls • Deer Creek Campground • All Escalante Canyons • Devil’s Rock Garden • Zebra Slot Canyon • Burr Trail (Long Canyon Slots, Big Pines Camp Area, etc.) • Irish Canyons including Sandthrax Camping Area • Hog Springs Canyon • Star Springs Campground • North Wash • Ticaboo/Bullfrog Area • And all other recreation sites where proper social distancing practices cannot be achieved Recreation Order Cont'd on page 8
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National Parks, GSENM Monument Recreation Areas Closed Due to COVID-19 Concerns
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ESCALANTE - Signage posted by the Bureau of Land Management near the Zebra slot canyon trailhead near Escalante and Boulder notifies the public of the recent closure of this trail. Many other high volume recreation areas have also been closed due to concerns related to coronavirus and lack of ability to practice appropriate social distancing. Capitol Reef National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park also recently released that they would be temporaily closing the parks to the public amid concerns about visitors to the area possibly initiating the spread of COVID-19 amongst local residents. —Insider
Wayne County Commissioners Message to Residents
WAYNE COUNTY Below is a message from the Wayne County Commissioners to Wayne County residents, which was published on the County's website on April 8, 2020. Dear Wayne County Residents;
Op-Ed
A New Class of First Responder
by Dave Davis, President of the Utah Food Industry Association months, a new class of first responders has emerged. They have bravely answered the call to serve in a time of drastic uncertainty. This new class are those who are serving on the frontlines of the retail grocery and convenience store industries. These employees show up to work each day and provide needed food and other supplies for their local communities. Unlike other first Courtesy Utah Press Association Dave Davis is the President of the responders, those who Utah Food Industry Association. serve in our local retail food stores don’t typiUTAH - Since the intro- cally wear personal protective duction of coronavirus (CO- equipment. But with the introVID-19) to our communities, duction of this new virus, the daily life has changed for need to protect them is more most Utahns and doesn’t look important than ever. The into return to normal for some dustry has rallied to help protime. In times of uncertainty, vide these retail first respondwe often look to first respond- ers with increased protection ers who courageously answer so they can return home safe the call, routinely putting at the end-of-the-day. Durtheir own safety in jeopardy, ing a recent trip to your local in order to protect complete store, you may have noticed strangers. We revere and new safety shields installed at respect the sacrifices these the check stand, markings on brave men and women make the floor of the store to help in an effort to protect our families and communities. Front Lines Over the last couple Cont'd on page 3
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
THURS. APRIL 16 - WED. APRIL 22
Cloudy with chances of rain mostly into next week. Highs fluctuate between the 50s and low 60s all week; lows in the high 20s and 30s. Best chances for rain are Tuesday and Thursday at 40%. Winds variable from 10 to 14 mph.
As the Wayne County Commission we have the utmost concern for our communities Health and Safety. We have taken an oath to the US Constitution, which is the protection of the health and welfare of our citizens. We are currently in daily
contact with our state, federal and local health professionals regarding COVID – 19. We are relying on our state and local health officials for guidance during this critical and Commission Message Cont'd on page 8
Wayne County Commission April 6
by Veronica Egan WAYNE COUNTY - The No decision was reached meeting was held, as usual, on Swing Arm City at this at the Wayne County Court- meeting. A conference call house. This report was made discussion with County Atusing the audio recording of torney Mike Olsen resulted the meeting. In attendance in the commissioners recwere Commissioners Wood, ognizing the importance of Dennis Blackburn and Roger adhering to state guidelines. Brian, County Clerk Ryan Emergency Services Director Torgerson, Emergency Ser- Jeanie Webster explained that vices Director Jeanie Webster Wayne County is developing and Sheriff Dan Jensen. The a Covid-19 operations plan agenda was amended to in- that will include procedures, clude a discussion of the idea EMT training, and continued, of closing Factory Butte and though modified, government Swing Arm City because of services. She stressed that the plan will be consistent with the Covid-19 outbreak. State and Federal Guidelines. Covid-19 Discussions Following the prayer and Commissioners unanimously pledge, the first item of busi- approved the Wayne County ness was the Factory Butte Pandemic / Infectious / Bioarea closure. Commission- terrorism Plan. At this writers had all talked with vari- ing, 284 of 419 National ous people in Hanksville and Park units, including Capitol Caineville, who had varying Reef, remain fully or partialopinions depending on their ly open, although the Visitor locations, businesses, etc. Center, the campground and All had concerns that if rec- Scenic Drive are closed. As reation areas such as Factory of April 3, the Wayne County Butte and Swing Arm City Sheriff's Facebook page adare closed, out-of county and vises, “If you don't live here, out-of-state visitors will just please don't come here.” camp all over the other pub- Most Utah state parks remain lic lands. Even though they open, although the Health are “dispersed camping,” they Department would like to see can also impact our grocery them closed. Non-Covid related stores and potentially our first responders and our very Wayne Commission limited healthcare resources. Cont'd on page 3
SparkSquad At-Home Activity Kits Available at Royals
Op-Ed
A New World —Part One
by Bonnie Mangold WAYNE COUNTY Those involved in emergency management and response are tasked with attempting to imagine every possible future scenario and then to develop and have in place a response for each scenario. Obviously, an impossible goal as we can’t imagine every possibility, and some possibilities are too immense to respond to. On an individual level, within our capacity, we have the responsibility to do the same thing. Once we have our plans and preparations in place to the extent that is feasible, then we put all that aside and get on with living life in the present. Our emergency managers don’t get to do that. They need to constantly evolve plans as the world changes. Depending on the magnitude of the emergency, each disaster or crisis requires different levels of response and coordination, ranging from individual family leadership and response, to community-wide, state-wide, nation-wide and world-wide leadership and response. As the magnitude increases, the level of response and leadership required rises higher up the chain of govNew World
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Volunteer Destiny Dasse and 4-H Teen Leader Whitney Woolsey practice safe distancing while distributing at-home activity kits at Royals Foodtown in Loa. LOA - Families can pick up free, SparkSquad At-Home Activity Kits at Royals. Each kit focuses on a different aspect of cultural heritage and includes materials for creating a project. For instance, the Our Heritage of Clay and Pottery kit describes how people have
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been creating figurines of people and animals for thousands of years. Participants are invited to create their own clay critters from the materials provided. The kit also provides directions for making pioneer playdough from scratch. The clay project is just
one of a dozen kits that will be distributed through the next couple months as our state’s “stay safe, stay home” directive continues. Unfortunately, the rest of the SparkSquad after-school events SparkSquad
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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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When I’m in social situations, I always hold onto my glass. It makes me feel comfortable and secure and I don’t have to shake hands. —Larry David
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Letters to the Editor
Commissioners Should Justify Actions and Explain Stance Taken in Letter to Gov. Herbert
Below is a copy of the email I sent to the Garfield County Commissioners on March 21, to which I received no response. I sent a followup email a week later, and again received no response. March 21, 2020 Dear Sirs, Thank you for the letter that all three of you, among others, co-signed to Governor Herbert and Lt. Governor Cox, dated March 17, 2020, expressing your belief the state’s reaction to the Coronavirus is unwarranted. Because I am sure you did not sign this letter lightly; and because the health and safety of your constituents and local tourists must weigh heavily on you; and because I’m confident you responsibly gathered your facts from many scientific and medical experts, I’m sure you are eager to share data supporting the claims you made in the letter to the Governor and Lt. Governor. Websites, research, links, interviews—what resources did you use to come to your decision? People’s lives are at stake, so your supporting data must be powerful. And if you have such confidence in your information—and obviously you did, because you sent a public letter announcing it—please also share your supporting data and information with the Center for Disease Control, whose mission is to “save lives and protect people,” and also the National Institutes of Health, World Health Organization and countless other research institutions. They need to be corrected! They need to hear right now what must be expert, thoughtful, and well-reasoned input that is contrary to what they are broadcasting to the nation and the world. Our lives depend on it. I look forward to hearing from you. Jennifer Geerlings
Boulder, UT I believe we should all be concerned our elected officials cannot answer, or will not answer, the questions I put forth to them in my email, because they are questions which relate to the health and safety of Garfield County citizens, and by extension all Utah, American, and foreign citizens who pass through our great county during this pandemic. It is my hope that continued pressure from constituents like myself will encourage the commissioners to be open and honest about their decision-making. If the commissioners remain committed to the claims they made when co-signing the letter to the Governor and Lt. Governor, it seems reasonable they should be willing—even glad—to explain them; I truly want to hear what information they have to share (and so do other concerned citizens). If the commissioners no longer feel as committed to the claims they made in the letter, we should hear that too, and why. There is no question the coronavirus and the state and national response to it, e.g., shelter-at-home and the shuttering of so many businesses, has a devastating effect on Garfield County’s economy. I do not take the consequences of these responses lightly (my job is gone, too). But we are talking life and death with the coronavirus, and so the bar is set high for the commissioners to explain and justify their actions. The recent closing of Grand Staircase Monument's popular sites seems to indicate a big shift in the county commissioners' thinking. Why? You owe your constituents more transparency, especially now, in the midst of such enormous uncertainty. I am even more interested in hearing from our commissioners. Jennifer Geerlings Boulder, UT
Judi and I would like to express our heartfelt thanks to our local medical community and the many retail, grocery store, food service, repair service, law enforcement, county, city and postal employees who are unselfishly and at great personal risk serving our needs in this time of fear and anxiety. Contem-
plate for just a moment what our lives would be like were it not for the services of these courageous individuals. We will be forever grateful and never forget what you all are doing to assure our county remains a safe, friendly and comfortable home for us all. Dick Teasdale, Torrey
Thank You
"Wake Up Before it's Too Late"
This is unusual times (disaster). Garfield County – 5,000 population in 1990 and 5,000 population in 2020. We all have same bottom line (earn money to live life). We have 4 sectors (Farmers, Retirees, Businesses based on tourism and Government bodies). Farmers (immune). Retirees (Social Security is buzzing 24/7 to fill the pipeline). Mango vs. Mango tree. Garfield County Employment body is working harder than in this disaster time (I live in TRUMP country / times). Give them 15% special raise and move the issue on side. Now lets go after Mango tree (business sector in this tourist based economy). Ruby’s Inn (largest employer) employs lots of people (even import seasonal workers from Europe) in season (April thru October) and let go in off season (Nov. thru March). 2020 – The mango tree has no water, mineral, fertilizer to stay alive. What is orchard manager (Garfield County Commission) doing ? I am wondering what the orchard manager thinking of 2021 (mango tree). This is the time to measure leaders (In Africa, some countries are richer than USA but have 85% population in poverty) vs. Garfield County leadership. Do you know Jim Baker, Jimmy Swaggart, etc; are back in game (oozing from pulpits) ? If we brag about sharing pain, lets make sure all four sectors are in same pain. Forget Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Mandela. During 2008 financial collapse thousands of CEOs took $1 in pay. Barometers - Iran Hostage crisis was for Carter, HIV and Iran Contra were tests for Regan, WMD was test for George W. Bush, pandemic for TRUMP, etc. ------- vs. FDR (biggest depression / father of Social Security). Business community of Garfield County – wake up before it’s too late. paid for by Harshad Desai
Goings on...
Escalante City Holds First Zoom Meeting
ESCALANTE - Escalante’s city council held their April 7, 2020 meeting—and their first electronic meeting by Zoom—as scheduled. First order of business was passing an ordinance, No. 2020-01, allowing for electronic meetings, in accordance with Utah Code. The mayor and all members of the city council were present, and a few members of the public joined in. So the first logistical challenges of socially-distanced meetings were met. A second ordinance (No. 2020-0) was considered and passed allowing for bids to be opened and evaluated during an electronic meeting. The council opened and considered a bid on a surplus sale of about four pallets of outdoor stone, left over from construction of the new community center. One bid was submitted by Tony Peterson, and accepted, for $500. Most council members passed on their departmental reports, but council member Louise Barnes reported on construction activities at the airport that have been moving forward, work on the runway turnaround, with an assist from Fred Spencer who helped notify pilots about the work taking place. She also reported the great news that the FAA has funded the project 100%. Escalante had been slated to pay $27,000 for a portion of the work. Mayor Melani Torgersen reported that the city offices are closed except by appointment only. She’s been checking in with businesses to see how they’ve been doing. “Turnabout Ranch has been exceptional,” said Torgersen. “They’ve been very pro-active, giving the city a weekly report.” She noted that Griffin Grocery has turned back hours. “This has taken a toll on businesses,” she said. She has weekly meetings with county commissioners and with the Governer and Lieutenant Governor’s office on current Covid-19 directives. Upper and Lower Calf Creek and the Escalante River and Devils Garden will be closed. Spooky and Peekaboo will be day hike only. The Escalante Petrified Forest State Park is closed except to locals.
Tri-County Economic Recovery Task Force Established
WAYNE/GARFIELD/PIUTE - A Tri-County Economic Recovery Task Force has been established, with a first Zoom meeting held on April 6 at 6pm. A second was held Monday April 13 also at 6pm. The first meeting had 45 participants from the three counties, including representatives from each of the three county commissions, and the agenda covered the financial programs available to businesses, such as the SBA Payroll Protection Program and the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development small business bridge loans. The Tri-County task force was established in part because of the “similar economies” shared by the counties, and to serve as a network to support one another to help bring our economies back during and following the COVID-19 situation. Garfield County Commissioner Jerry Taylor said, “We want to be a source for businesses so they don’t feel like they’re standing alone in these tough times, to help people walk through these loans. It will be important that we stick together.” A Virtual Job Fair will be held April 16, 2020. If you are hiring and want to join cost-free, talk to Amber Jackson at the Department of Workforce Services. Tel. 435-414-5623, email ajackson@utah.gov. The public can find ongoing notices of meetings and resources at the Tri-County Economic Recovery Taskforce Facebook page.
From the Publisher's Desk
A Few of the Things that Happened this Week:
On Monday, April 13, COVID-19 deaths in the United States reached 22,850. The number of total cases in the U.S. have surpassed half a million. Face masks are now considered a necessary precaution for going out in public, with cities and counties throughout the U.S. mandating their use. The CDC this week issued a recommendation to wear cloth face coverings in public where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, such as in grocery stores. Bryce Canyon National Park was closed on Monday, April 6, following a request by the Southwest Utah Department of Public Health. Capitol Reef National Park closed (the last of Utah’s five national parks to close) on Wednesday, April 9, following a similar request from the Central Utah Public Health Department. On April 9, Utah Governor Gary Herbert extended the state's "Stay Home, Stay Safe" directive through April 30. On April 7, Garfield County issued an Emergency Recreation Order, closing eleven locations, including “all Escalante Canyons.” Wayne County issued a statement to county residents on April 8 which said they have “no plans for enacting any additional unilateral health orders” but were asking everyone to follow the Governor’s Stay Home/Stay Safe directive. Wayne and Garfield counties remain fortunate to have had zero (Wayne) and one (Garfield) known case of COVID-19. However, now is not a time to become complacent. What we will need, rather, is patience. Public health officials right now are calling for the public to continue and intensify social distancing, and to have the fortitude to sustain these measures. As Dr. Fauci, Director of the National Institute for Allergies and Infectius Diseases has said, we won’t see the value of these efforts for several weeks. “Yes, it’s a strain,” he says, “but it’s the best tool.” For information on the Utah Governor’s Stay Home / Stay Safe Directive: https://coronavirus.utah.gov/stay-at-home/ Our counties, our regional state health departments, and our public lands managers have taken steps in the right direction. The steps have been piecemeal, but going the right way. It can be argued that we remain most vulnerable to travelers coming through our area, and some have argued locally for more complete and unified restrictions on tourism—and there may yet come a time for this. However, Garfield County Sheriff Danny Perkins said last week in a phone conversation, “I don’t know how you can be constitutionally correct and differentiate between people who are from here, and people who are not from here.” My favorite Facebook post circulating this past week was, “Having some states on lockdown but not others is like having a peeing section in a swimming pool.” Another metaphor I heard this week was that this virus is like a wildfire, and we are the fuel. A small ember can lead to a hot spot or even a major conflagration. Hang in there, everybody, and let’s look out for and help keep each other well, from those of us who are mostly home, to those out in the public making sure we have groceries and fuel and the lights on and health care and all of our other essential needs. Be safe. —E.W.
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Wayne Commission: COVID-19, Possible Factory
Butte and Swing Arm City closures, RV park development at Blue Valley, Second Amendement Sanctuary County resolution amendement, and airport improvements discussed. Wayne Commission
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items Kelly Taylor, in a telephone discussion, requested a definitive, written statement of the status of the road that passes through his planned RV park development in Blue Valley. The road ultimately accesses a corral on property owned by Commissioner Wood and used by several ranchers. Mr. Taylor also stated that he intended to put a cattle guard and gate at the edge of his property, but that it would not block access to the corral. Commissioners agreed to seek definitive information from County Attorney Mike
Olsen and Road Dept. Supervisor Rhett Jeffries. The Second Amendment Sanctuary County resolution was amended at the March 16 commission meeting. The phrase “other than those fully automatic firearms which are made unlawful under Federal law” was added on page three of Ordinance 3-16-20. The amended ordinance was adopted at this meeting. Commissioners approved paying the salary of Mike Olsen's secretary when she was working on Wayne County matters. Both Mr. Olsen and his secretary live in Emery County, and Wayne County “shares” them with Emery County.
National Day of Prayer Event Shifts to Family Focus
The contract with Jones and De Mille Engineering for airport improvements was signed by commissioners. No Wayne County funds will be used for this project. It will be funded largely by the FAA, the state and the Community Impact Board Over and out from Wayne County. Update: Capitol Reef National Park has temporarily closed as of the printing of this article. The Wayne County Commission meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa.
Front Lines: "The next time you are shopping your local grocery or convenience store, please take a moment and thank these retail heroes for their bravery and service."—Dave Davis
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encourage proper social distancing, and retailers limiting the number of customers that can enter a store. Cleaning and sanitizing routines have also increased in frequency throughout stores with additional cleaning stations encouraging customers to sanitize their carts at the beginning of their shopping trip. The safety and concern for our retail heroes has extended beyond the store walls. Adjustments have been made to leave policies in the event an employee becomes ill or becomes the caregiver of someone that has. Many retailers have recognized the efforts made by these new first responders and have provided additional financial
compensation for their willingness to serve. We are all in this fight together. You can do your part while shopping these stores by practicing good social distancing, washing your hands frequently and bringing only those who are necessary to the store. Shoppers should closely monitor their own health and if you are experiencing symptoms or think you have been exposed to COVID-19 you should contact a healthcare provider before you enter a retail store. It is unclear how long we will experience this departure from everyday life. We must do all we can to slow the spread of COVID-19 and cooperate with the health care professionals and government officials who are working to keep our communities safe.
While there is still plenty of uncertainty, there is one aspect of daily life we can all count on—this new class of retail first responders will be there, ready to serve. The retail food industry will continue to do all in our power to protect these everyday heroes and the customers they serve. Our hope is that during this global pandemic when our government leaders are doing the hard work of prioritizing scarce resources, that they not forget our first responders who are stocking shelves, ringing up sales and bagging groceries. The next time you are shopping your local grocery or convenience store, please take a moment and thank these retail heroes for their bravery and service.
New World: "So where do we go from here? Not back to
how we were doing things! That way lies destruction. As Einstein put it: Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result—or words to that effect."—Bonnie Mangold New World
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ernment entities. Leadership means leading the way, responding, and anticipating the emergencies. The Current Situation We are in a scenario the immensity of which is far greater than local or regional planning can deal with, and there has been a lack of coordinated world-wide, nationwide or state-wide leadership. Complacency and the attitude that somehow the ills that plague the rest of the world can’t happen here in the U.S. have not proven to be very effective in the face of a pandemic. Given humanity’s lack of immunity to this novel coronavirus, there is a high probability that COVID-19 will continue to hit us in a roving and cyclical fashion until that immunity is widespread. Additionally, there is an increased likelihood of other novel viruses being unleashed on the world due to changing and extreme climate conditions. New viruses, for example, are already being discovered in the melting waters of ancient glaciers. A side effect of this pandemic is the breakdown in economic structures: supply chains across the world failing, the inability of American industry to manufacture the life-saving equipment we need, loss of jobs, build up of debt, etc. In the pursuit of immense profits and market share, multi-national corporations have succeeded in driving the majority of small, locally owned businesses
out of business—think of our food production industries in particular, and the food supply chains that now depend on elements from all over the world. (Did you know that all processed and packaged foods are produced by just ten conglomerates? How wise does that seem?) How many communities are now self-sufficient when it comes to food? Do you know of any? Yes, a few individuals here and there have maintained, or once again instituted that capacity, but not the majority of people and communities in the U.S. or in other industrialized countries. Diseases that are primarily life-style determined have proliferated in the wealthier countries of the world, particularly in America. Many people here and elsewhere in the world have become dependent on pharmaceutical drugs, almost all of which have some components that come from China. Our health care system (or more accurately sick care system) is seriously flawed, unaffordable, even before taking into account COVID-19. Current systems have left much of the world vulnerable; that’s the truth this pandemic is showing us. Given the low density population of our rural Utah counties, and if we are exceedingly careful, perhaps we will escape the worst of this pandemic and its high number of deaths—for now. We won’t know for awhile. However, we already are and will suffer the economic consequences. All the above factors and others, dictate the conclusion that we will not be going back to “life as we know
it,” at least not to the life most of those born after WWII have known. If we attempt to do so, no doubt we will shortly be back in the same mess we have now. So where do we go from here? Not back to how we were doing things! That way lies destruction. As Einstein put it: Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result— or words to that effect. Scenarios for the future range from the very grim to the more positive in terms of outcome. I would like to present what I consider one of the more positive scenarios. The truly grim ones we aren’t really going to be able to prepare for anyway, so let’s look at one for which we are capable of preparing and which may have some lovely upsides. The starting point for this scenario: We get through this crisis, we develop strategies for future bouts with lethal viruses, and most of us are still alive. What might our new world look like, and how might we prepare for it? (To be continued in next week’s paper) Bonnie Mangold is a resident of Teasdale and is a volunteer with Wayne County Emergency Services.
Annette Lamb
This fruit tree is blossoming along Highway 24 in Capitol Reef National Park. Although the park is closed, the highway remains open for thru traffic. WAYNE COUNTY - home. And read books, and For the past several years, listened, and rested, and exthe Wayne County Interfaith ercised, and made art, and Council has hosted a face- played games, and learned to-face event on the National new ways of being, and were still. And listened more deepDay of Prayer in early May. With heightened con- ly. Some meditated, some cerns about the Coronavirus prayed, some danced. Some (COVID-19) and local, state, met their shadows. And the and federal guidelines encouraging social distancing, the Council has chosen to shift the focus from a large gathering to a family focus. In making this decision, the Interfaith Council was particularly concerned about the health of those who would need to gather in groups to practice and make the necessary preparations for the event. Author Kitty O’Meara wrote a poem inspired by the coronavirus pandemic that has been shared countless times on the Internet. It’s hoped that something positive can come from our “together, apart” times. “And the people stayed
people began to think differently. And the people healed. And, in the absence of people living in ignorant, dangerous, mindless, and heartless ways, the earth began to heal. And when the danger passed, and the people joined together again, they grieved their losses, and made new choices, and dreamed new images, and created new ways to live and heal the earth fully, as they had been healed.” The Interfaith Council suggests that the National Day of Prayer scheduled for May 7th be used to spend time with family and pray for relief from the COVID-19 virus. This event may also be an opportunity to serve the local community while maintaining the guidelines for social distancing. For instance, you might deliver a loaf of fresh bread to an elderly couple, write a kind note to healthcare worker, call and talk with a friend who lives alone, or deliver groceries for a single parent with small children. Balancing the needs of our participants with the safety of our community is important. The Wayne County Interfaith Council suggests that those wishing to pray include the following thoughts in their practice: the pandemic to be controlled, caregivers be protected, economy be strengthened, and life to be normalized. —The Wayne County Interfaith Council
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USU Extension Wayne County 4-H Receives Funding for Community Garden from Whole Kids Foundation
Courtesy Melanie Dabb
USU Extension Wayne County 4-H was awarded $3,000 from Whole Kids Foundation. This money will go towards improvements to the community garden behind the Wayne County Courthouse. LOA - USU Extension Wayne County 4-H announced that it has been awarded a $3,000 grant from Whole Kids Foundation to revitalize the community garden located behind the Wayne County Courthouse. Whole Kids Foundation’s Garden Grant Program helps schools and organizations in the US, Canada and the UK connect students to real food through edible learning gardens aimed at improving children’s nutrition and wellness. Wayne County 4-H will use the grant to amend the soil, build new garden boxes, install a watering system, complete the cold frame growing house and purchase
tools and supplies for the garden. The 4-H Community garden was originally started in 2006 in Bicknell as a way to landscape the Utah State University Distance Education building. However, it was difficult to water and work in the garden at that location. In 2009 the decision was made to move the garden to Loa, and the labor for the garden has been provided by 4-H students. The garden has gone through many transitions but has seen years of consistent production of goods that were donated to the local food bank and anyone who wanted to harvest from the garden. Beans and beats from the garden were used to teach the Wayne High School
foods class proper bottling techniques. In 2017, a cold frame growing house made of pallets and trampoline frames were started and needs to be finished. With these funds, USU Extension plans to finish this project and bring the garden into full operation. Moving forward with the garden, USU Extension hopes to encourage families, especially families with children, to work in the garden together. Any family living in Wayne County is eligible to participate with the garden. Families who take part in the community garden will meet once a week for a short (45 minutes or less) lesson on gardening. While social distancing guide-
lines are active, the meetings will be online via Zoom or Webex. Families will then choose a time to work in the garden. Also, keeping with social distancing guidelines, the schedule will be set so there is only one family working in the garden at a time. Those interested in participating in this community garden project can go to https://extension.usu.edu/ wayne/ and click on the link to register for the community garden. Registration will be open through April 18, 2020. The produce from the garden will first be available to families who work in the garden, then any remaining produce will be available for additional families or donated to the food pantry. Whole Kids Foundation has awarded funding for over 5,900 edible education gardens, investing more than $12.3 million in Garden Grants, and benefiting 7.9 million students across all Whole Kids Foundation programs since 2011. Established by Whole Foods Market in 2011, the company covers Whole Kids Foundation’s operational costs, allowing 100 percent of every dollar donated to directly support schools, including the Garden Grant Program. For more information on Whole Kids Foundation Garden Grants visit wholekidsfoundation.org. —USU Extension Wayne County 4-H
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Panguitch Prevention Coalition Offering Kits for Families Spending Time at Home
PANGUITCH - In this time of craziness and uncertainty it is more important than ever to bond with your kids and to help them to feel peace, happiness and love. As the world forces us to slow
down, this is a perfect time to grow closer as a family. Each week, the Panguitch Prevention Coalition is offering fun kits to put together with your children. Last week we handed out Easter graham cracker kits to help you teach your kids a skill and then give them praise for doing a good job. We hope you took this time to bond with them and talk to them about any fears and concerns they might be having. We are
also giving away prizes for people who post their experiences with their families on our Facebook page. In order to take care of your family, you also need to take care of yourself. If you are experiencing stress, depression or anxiety, it makes it difficult to take care of others. Selfcare is very important during times of change and challenges. Here are a few websites that can help you if you are in need of someone to talk to or just need a little boost to your emotional health. https:// mindfullnesscenter.utah.edu/practicemindfullness.php https://www.brain.fm/ Play the chit chat game with your kids at parentsempowered.org —Panguitch Prevention Coalition
Feeling Cooped up? Getting Children Outdoors During Coronavirus Closures Boosts Mental Health, Learning, Family Connections
LEHI - Since author Richard Louv coined the term “nature-deficit disorder”in his 2005 book, Last Child in the Woods, families have recognized the need to get children outdoors, but screens and scheduled activities often compete for children’s time. Now, with COVID-19 causing cancellations nationwide, many look to the outdoors for a break. Parents report the uncertainty and loneliness of quarantine has left many children feeling anxious. A recent study by the Royal Holloway University of London revealed children’s moods improved after a single session of time outdoors, and after a year of weekly learning sessions in nature, their well-being significantly improved. Learning takes a leap
forward with time spent in nature, too, according to Jenny Phillips,curriculum developer and owner of The Good and the Beautiful, a homeschool curriculum company based in Utah — a notion backed by research. With mandated school closures in all 50 states, parents are concerned about children falling behind in learning. “Young children develop their bodies and minds while they’re jumping in mud and soaking in the sun,” Phillips said. “They learn cause and effect when they drop a twig in the stream and watch it float. It’s more engaging to learn biology when you witness it at work in your backyard. It’s more satisfying to study literature when they’ve experienced what great authors describe about nature.” “Parents can get outside and learn and explore right
along with their kids,” Phillips said.“We encourage children to notice, to observe, and to appreciate the natural world around them.” To help make it simple for parents to engage children in the outdoors, Phillips’ company has decided to offer for free The Good and the Beautiful Nature Notebook as a printable PDF download during this time of uncertainty through May 31, 2020 at www.goodandbeautiful.com/nature/. Parents who have used it say it is an easy and fun way to engage their children in nature through scavenger hunts, games, poetry, sketching, journaling, collecting and more while gently including language arts, art, handwriting, science and motor development. With most parents nationwide suddenly finding themselves teaching at home
— however temporarily — The Good and the Beautiful has seen families seeking help. “Since March 9,we’ve had a 769% increase in online sales,” Phillips said. While some of the increase is attributed to a one-week sale the company held as they prepare to move to a larger warehouse, families are still shopping The Good and the Beautiful in record numbers,likely due to COVID-19 school closures.Phillips, the mother of five children who started The Good and the Beautiful in her basement five years ago and now has 100 employees and a 29,000-square-footwarehouse, understands families feeling restless with the COVID-19 global pandemic.“A little fresh air will be good for everyone right now,” she said. —The Good and the Beautiful
Nearpod & Utah Education Network Announce State-Wide Access to Digital Learning for Utah Schools FORT LAUDERDALE, FL / UTAH - Nearpod, an instructional platform that merges formative assessment and dynamic media for collaborative learning experiences, announced a state-wide partnership with Utah Education Network (UEN). The partnership ensures that every Utah school district has access to Nearpod, bringing more than 658,000 students in grades K-12 and their teachers access to the company’s engaging learning experiences until 2024. “This state-wide partnership, unique in the edtech industry, represents a first for Nearpod,” said Nearpod’s new CEO, Pep Carrera. “We’re excited to be a part of the UEN’s commitment to innovative, digital learning.” The partnership comes at a time when distance learning is a top priority for school districts across the country, including those in Utah where schools are closed through May 1, 2020. The UEN worked with Nearpod to fast-track this
launch in order to bring timely resources to educators looking for remote learning solutions. Teachers across all of Utah’s 41 school districts and more than 100 charter schools will now have access to Nearpod’s interactive learning platform and library of 7,500+ premade, standards-aligned lessons. By leveraging Nearpod’s lesson content, or uploading their own, educators can deliver mediarich instruction while receiving real-time feedback on student progress, both in and out of the classroom. "As we come together to support remote learning, Nearpod and UEN have taken immediate steps to help keep teachers and students connected," said Laura Hunter, Chief Operating Officer of the Utah Education Network. “Providing equitable access to quality educational resources is always a priority for us, and we are proud to be extending Nearpod to educators and students across the state, at a time when they are so needed.” During school closures,
educators can use Nearpod remotely by launching live sessions for students alongside any video conferencing tool, or by assigning self-paced lessons for students to access on their own time. Nearpod can be used on any web-enabled device from tablets and smartphones to Chromebooks and desktops, ensuring that teachers can deliver high-quality educational experiences that meet varying student needs. In addition to Nearpod’s vast lesson library, the new statewide partnership also allows educators access to some of Nearpod’s premium curriculum packages, including Digital Citizenship, College and Career Exploration, and Social-Emotional Learning. “Now more than ever, we see a need for technology-enabled digital resources that connect learners with educators and their peers,” said Jennie Kristoffersen, Chief Academic Officer at Nearpod. “We applaud Utah and the UEN as a leader in the country by championing educational technologies, prioritizing social & emotional learning,
and supporting educators in their charge to deliver quality, engaging instruction to our 21st Century learners whether in the classroom or at home.” In addition to the supplemental curricula available through Utah’s Nearpod statewide partnership, Nearpod offers an English Learners solution to develop Tier 2 & Tier 3 vocabulary; Historical Perspectives & Literacy to increase culturally relevant instruction in the social studies classroom; and Learning Labs, an experiential professional learning solution, to increase teacher engagement and effectiveness. Flocabulary, the company’s newest additional offering, engages students with academically rigorous K-12 curriculum while promoting literacy through music, videos and creativity tools. Utah districts and charters can learn more about getting started with Nearpod by visiting www.uen.org/nearpod. —Utah Education Network and Nearpod
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Wills, Trusts, and More
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What is a Beneficiary Designation? Beneficiary designations are contracts generally not governed by a will or trust. For example, life insurance policies, annuity contracts, IRAs (individual retirement accounts), and other retirement plans allow the owner to designate (usually in a box or line on the form agreement) who is to be the beneficiary or recipient of the proceeds upon the owner’s death. In addition to the above categories of beneficiary designations, many bank accounts, investment accounts, stock certificates and CDs (certificates of deposit), allow for a POD (Pay On Death) beneficiary. As with the insurance, annuity and retirement account beneficiary designations, the designation of the POD beneficiary is usually done by inserting one or more names in a box or line on an account agreement. If someone has designated a former spouse as the beneficiary on a life insurance policy or retirement plan, can a new will designating a new spouse as the beneficiary of all the individual’s assets supercede the earlier designation? In other words, does the designation in the will supercede the designation in the box? The answer is no. In almost all cases, the will does not supercede the contractual designation. Many people mistakenly believe that the will controls the distribution of all their
by Jeffery J. McKenna assets and supercedes any earlier beneficiary designations. It is understandable that many people have this mistaken belief. First, a will has many formalities associated with it. A will generally has to have the signatures of at least two unrelated witnesses. An attorney normally prepares the will. It is usually notarized. Often much time and thought accompanies the signing of the will, as well as other formalities. On the other hand, the beneficiary designation is usually very simple. Usually, it involves nothing more than printing or typing a name in a box. There have been many spouses and children very surprised to learn that, although a loved one’s will was reviewed and updated, the older beneficiary designations control. Another matter to be considered with regard to beneficiary designations is that they are limited. If the beneficiary designation is just a line or box, there is no opportunity to describe how the proceeds should be used or who should receive the proceeds if one of the named beneficiaries predeceases the owner. It should be noted that if the beneficiary designated in the financial instrument has predeceased the owner and there is no surviving contingent beneficiary or if the named beneficiary is designated as the “estate,” the terms of the will or state statute governing the distribution
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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. of assets when there is no will will govern the distribution of the proceeds. In conclusion, proper estate planning involves a thorough review of all assets and beneficiary designations. It is very important that beneficiary designations be coordinated with an individual’s estate plan.
Our 14-year-old grandson Ian, has always loved our house. During one visit, he remarked about it again. "You know." I said, "when Granddad and I are gone your dad will inherit this house. Maybe, when you're older, you'll live here, yourself." "Oh, Grandma," he said, looking around the living room, "that would be great! And I wouldn't change a thing." I was feeling quite smug about my decor until Ian added, "I mean, look at this stuff! It's just like they had on the Titanic!"
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A friend's daughter received an adorable airport play set as a gift. Since some assembly - actually, a lot of assembly - was required, her husband spent much of the day putting together the plane, the control tower, the runway, the little baggage chute, and arranging the pieces into a teeny tiny air hub. As he finished up, his wife noticed he was frantically digging around in the box, checking all the packing materials. "You are not going to believe this," he said. "The one piece missing... is the luggage!"
sudoku To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9
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My seven-year-old son, on our first-ever camping trip, watched as I lit a fire using a waterproof match. As I tended the fire, Stan picked up the box of matches and read the cover. "Daddy," he asked, "did you start the fire with waterproof matches?" When I answered yes, Stan looked very concerned. "Then how are we going to put it out?"
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I’m a born pessimist. My blood type is B Negative.
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THEME: THE 1950S ACROSS 1. Bottomless pit 6. Banned insecticide 9. Exclamation of contempt 13. Start with a clean one? 14. Lennon's lady 15. Editing command 16. Feudal lord's property 17. Dunce 18. *Ayn Rand's "____ Shrugged" 19. *Record-breaking Oscar-winner 21. *TV's Jim Anderson 23. Immeasurable period 24. Editor's oversight 25. Fugitive's get-away 28. Vegas cube 30. Even smaller 35. "Rock of ____" 37. Cleopatra's necklace 39. Saddam Hussein's Islam 40. Surrender 41. Young Atlantic cod 43. Eastern ____ 44. Work the dough 46. Diamond Head island 47. Quarterback's downfall 48. Pollen producer 50. Charged particles 52. *"____ must I be a teenager in love?" 53. Sound of pain or pleasure 55. Us, in Mexico 57. *Levittown, e.g. 60. *Like one born in '50s 63. Like a private circle 64. Highest card in "War" 66. Sea near Australia 68. "The ____ Runner," pl. 69. *Cuban syllable 70. Musician's exercise 71. Heroic poem 72. Boy toy
73. Sterilize DOWN 1. Cigar residue 2. Blister 3. New Haven Ivy 4. Kidney problem 5. Modus operandi 6. Point of entry 7. *Crick/Watson/Franklin discovery 8. Toffee, alt. sp. 9. Trodden track 10. "Cast Away" setting 11. *"A ____ Is Born" with Judy Garland 12. "For ____ a jolly ..." 15. Jamaican vernacular 20. Yards and miles, e.g. 22. Address abbreviation 24. T in ATV 25. *Source of immortal Hela cells 26. *Occupation of Ian Fleming's protagonist 27. Mythological princess of Colchis 29. *Fashion designer who made a comeback in
1954 31. Small pieces 32. *Rose to Jackie 33. Methuselah's father 34. *Tenant of Fred Mertz 36. Clothing line 38. Type of salmon 42. "Beats me!" 45. Formal objections, in court 49. And not 51. Like Santa after coming down the chimney 54. Taken follower 56. Inflict a blow 57. Barber shop sound 58. To, in the olden days 59. Swarm members 60. Pinto or black 61. Outback birds 62. Was a passenger 63. *"We'll take ____ to Washington" 65. *Guevara's nickname 67. Tyrannosaurus follower Solutions on page 9
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Adona Brown Burnett
BICKNELL - Adona Brown Burnett, 90, our precious and faithful mother, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of April 6, 2020. She was surrounded by her family at her daughter’s home in Fishersville, Virginia. She was born in Richfield, Utah, to Alburn Adonis Brown and Clara Ellen Ellett Brown. She was the fifth child of eleven that were raised in Bicknell, Utah. Adona graduated from Bicknell High School in 1947. She worked for J.C. Penney Co. and Zions Bank in Salt Lake City, Utah as an elevator operator. Then she moved to California in 1957 to work at Douglas Aircraft in Santa Monica. There she looked forward to going to the beach every Saturday and enjoyed dancing often, which was her first true love! In 1958, she moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to live with her sister, Maxine Omps. There she met Charles Roger Burnett who was a widower with three little boys. They dated and were married on February 7, 1959 in Elkins, West Virginia. She then moved to Hancock, Maryland to start her new life with Roger and her three new stepsons. Later, she had three additional children: Diana, Bradley and Belinda Kristen (deceased).She lived there until her husband passed away in 2003. Then, she moved to American Fork, Utah, to live closer to her brothers and sisters. Five years later, she was diagnosed with dementia and moved back East to live with her daughter, Diana, who cared for her until her death. Adona loved gardening, quilting, cooking and working in their family business, Park-N-Dine Restaurant in Hancock, Maryland for many years. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served many callings throughout the various auxiliaries. She was also a temple worker in the Washington, D.C. and Mount Timpanogos Temples. She is survived by one daughter, Diana Hanna-McCarty (Craig), Fishersville, Virginia; one son, Bradley Burnett (Carolee), Herriman, Utah; one step-son, Steve Burnett (Linda), Bel Air, Maryland; grandchildren, Laura, Holly, Zachary, Matthew, Heather, Aaron, Kristin, Kasey and Rachel; eleven greatgrandchildren; brother, Valoy Brown and sister, Beverly Brian, both of Utah. Adona was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charles Roger Burnett; daughter, Belinda Kristen (baby); grandsons, Bryce David Hanna (baby) and Douglas DurranBurnett; siblings, Deon Brown, Cleon Brown, Vanor Brown, Maxine Omps, Evelyn Bagley, Darlene Farnsworth, Lew Stephenson Cook, Diana Brown (Baby); Brother-in-laws, Jim Omps, James Stephenson, Arlow Farnsworth, Garth Bagley and Dudley Brian; Sister-in-laws, Verus Brown, Pauline Brown and Elaine Brown. Adona fought a tough, twelve year battle with Dementia, pushing through gracefully. She always had a positive attitude and a smile for everyone she met.She was a kind and gentle person who loved spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed life and always brightened the lives of others. A memorial to celebrate her life will be held at a later date.
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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Are you having fun yet? After I wrote my last newsletter, a lot of things happened last week! On Monday, they closed Bryce Canyon. On Wednesday, it was Capitol Reef's turn. Today, I understand that all state parks are now closed. Last week, Arches and Zion closed. That leaves Canyonlands as the only park in the state that is still open, maybe? [As of this printing, all five of Utah's national parks have been closed] None of these parks were doing much business anyway, and many of the cases of the virus in our area were brought in by people visiting the area. In the last three weeks, over 17 million people filed for unemployment, and that is only the start of it. I saw somewhere that in Utah alone 30,000 had filed. Today, more than 2,000 patients have passed away because of the virus, and the number is up to 24,000 nationwide and 120,000 worldwide. In the U.S., there are over 500,000 cases that have been reported. In our country, because of the slow start of the Federal Government, most of this has come about in a six week period. There are some good signs that are coming out in the New York area, though. Saturday, they had 75 less patients than the day before. FEMA, as of last Friday, has quit distributing test kits. The President says that it is up to the states to do the testing. Until testing is done on a large scale and people remain isolated, will this virus be controlled? What you can expect from the stimulus package: single filers will get $1,200 if they earn less than $75,000, and couples earning less than $150,000 will get $2,400. If you filed electronically, you should see it soon in your checking account. The CARES act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) allows you to withdraw
up to $100,000 from your IRA without penalty.The act drastically widens the eligibility for unemployment benefits through July 31 to cover the self-employed, including gig workers and freelancers. For the same period, it adds a flat weekly $600 of federal pandemic unemployment compensation to regular state benefits. Many workers will get more collecting unemployment than they would get to work. Democrats have now achieved their goal of a minimum wage of at least $15 an hour. For small businesses, the bill doesn’t provide enough. The $377 billion set aside is only about half of what would be required to make two and a half months of payrolls. Small businesses can borrow up to 2.5 times the size of the average monthly payroll in special low interest loans, as long as they don’t slash their staff. These are forgivable loans. Small businesses employ less than 500 workers. From intense pressure from lobbyists, the half a trillion slush fund will give loans to large businesses, letting the government choose favored players. They don’t even need to demonstrate the same effort as small businesses do for the bailout (Guess who is back in charge of the Senate?). Last week marked ten years since Congress passed the Affordable Care Act. The ACA provides insurance to an additional 20 million Americans as the percentage of uninsured adults under the age of 64 plunged from 22.3 in 2010 to 12.4% today. The Republicans and the President have tried over 60 times to abolish the entire ACA. The President has asked the Supreme Court to hold off on their decision on his law suit until after the election. Covid-19 exposes the absurdity of that effort. Imagine 20 million people suddenly losing healthcare coverage amid a viral pandemic.
Theodore (Ted) William Stallman
BICKNELL - Leaving a sickly body behind, Theodore (Ted) William Stallman returned to his Heavenly Father on April 1, 2020. His passing was at home in New Harmony, Utah where he and his wife, Emily Gwen (Brinkerhoff) Stallman have resided for the last 11 ½ years. Ted was born November 4, 1938 in Mt. Union, Pennsylvania to Theodore Roosevelt and Helen Alberta (Bowman) Stallman. He was raised by a loving foster family on the Shue farm in Mt. Union where he graduated from high school and then enlisted in the Navy. He proudly served his country for 5 years as an Aviation Boatswain Mate (ABH), launching and recovering Naval aircraft from aboard an aircraft carrier. “Top Gun” had nothing on Ted! This and other jobs while serving, he did willing and honorably. He was honorably discharged from active duty, with a “Good Conduct Medal” from the Department of Navy U.S.N.A.F. China Lake, California Facility. Years later, he enlisted in the reserves and served two more years with the Department of Navy, Helicopter Squadron NINE, H-3A Helicopter Plane Captain Trainee/Door Gunner, Seal Team Ops Rescue. Ted proceeded with life at various places of residency until he found his way to Las Vegas, Nevada where he worked for Valley Uniform as a Route Salesman. Here he met and married Emily on August 11, 1984. Not long after saying “I do” they moved to Bicknell, Utah where they ran the Aquarius Restaurant and Motel for 13 years. Ted’s love of planes, held over from his military youth, prompted him to construct model planes to hang from the ceiling of the restaurant. This and the many license plates collected from across the U.S., and his harmonica brought many repeat visits from faithful customers. Dishes, the peeling of potatoes and all other kitchen chores waited while he entertained with his harmonica. Playing “Happy Birthday,” served with a piece of pie, was a favorite pastime of his for those celebrating their special day. His music came from the heart, not pages filled with notes. Playing requests was not a problem, but he had his special ones. He loved to play “We Thank Thee Oh God for a Prophet” when he returned to his Sunday Sacrament meetings in his later life. He was a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, attended his meetings as long as his health permitted, and always picked up his elderly friend who could no longer drive. While living in Bicknell he belonged to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Jeep Posse, High Mt. Rendezvous, Wayne County Travel Council, Wayne County Drum & Bugle Corp, and the American Legion of which he maintained his membership in Cedar City, Utah. When you heard the sound of a distant drum at the Wayne County Fair parade, you knew Ted would be leading the way down Main Street in Loa, Utah. He was at his finest in his white Navy uniform with Old Glory waving proudly behind him. He was a born entertainer!! Ted loved history, reading and picking up rocks. He was very creative and shared his creations freely. The only rock he could not create with was one the Mexican Customs took from him as he was going back to the Cruise Ship in Puerto Vallarta. He was not happy!! Ted is survived by his wife, Emily; sister, Sandra (Wilmer) Irwin of Orbisonia, Pennsylvania; children from a previous marriage: daughter, Kellie Marie (Jim) Miller of Stoystown, Pennsylvania; son, Todd W. Stallman of Atlanta, Georgia; son, Travis W. Stallman of Altoona, Pennsylvania; granddaughter, Brittany (Jason) Falchek and great granddaughter, Lexi Marie Falchek of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. His Father and “Mamie”-in-law, Emil and Lois Brinkerhoff of Bicknell, Utah; brothers-in-law: Correy (Nancy) Brinkerhoff of Las Vegas Nevada; Chris (Anna) Watson of Overton, Nevada; Kirk (Trudy) Brinkerhoff of Sandy, Utah; sister-in-law, Sheri (Grey) Wolfe of Las Vegas, Nevada; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Ted is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Bonnie Stallman of Allentown, Pennsylvania; brother, Eddy Stallman of New York; sister-in-law, Rhonda Brinkerhoff of Las Vegas, Nevada; and sister-in-law, Angela Brinkerhoff of Sandy, Utah. Ted’s wish of cremation will be honored, and his graveside service with military honors will be held at the Bicknell Cemetery in Wayne County, Utah on July 18, 2020 (tentative date) at 11:00 a.m. Ted, we will listen for the roll of your drum in the thunder and the melody of your harmonica on the summer breeze. Until we meet again, “Rest in Peace.” Online condolences can be sent to his memorial page at www.affordablefuneralservices.com
The cancellation of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, which generates 75% of the organization’s annual revenue, has forced the association to slash its annual distribution to colleges to $225 million, instead of the expected $600 million. This will lead schools to reduce scholarships and funding and maybe eliminating some sports entirely. Pat and I are trying to keep busy during the stay at home situation that we are in. Pat has her garden up, and I have been working on one of my trucks and working on jig saw puzzles. I am on my 4th puzzle. Each one is a little bigger, but I really had a problem with a puzzle that I got from China. All of the piece cuts are the same and can go anywhere. Even though it was small, it took a long time to do it. It took me six months to do one of these puzzles. When I showed it to Pat, she asked what took so long. I showed her the box, and it said for four to six years olds (joke). We have also been working out at Widstoe on the family cabin, and the weather has been great. We feel like we have some of the most beautiful land in the world to ourselves. No one is on the road. We needed to run up to Richfield, and we had the road to ourselves. We got gas in Elsinore, and it was $1.59 a gallon. It was great to fill up with 11 gallons for less than $20.00. The pandemic has reduced global demand for oil, and so far that storage could hit maximum capacity soon. The three year pact between producers to curb output ended this week, and Saudi Arabia has pledged to hike out to a record output amid a price war with Russia. This is leading to our landlocked oil producers seeing negative prices, meaning that they are paying refiners to take their products off their hands. Price for Asphalt Sour, a very dense grade of crude, recently fell to a negative 19 cents a barrel. I went on the computer to register for the Census, and I ran into a snag. They ask for a number that we were supposed to have gotten in the mail. We
didn’t have that number, but there was a phone number to call. The person I got a hold of was able to register Pat and me without a number. They do ask how many people live at your residence on April 1 and what your birth dates are. You need to register. The State loses about $1,000 a year, and the Census effects the number of congressmen that your state is entitled to. Did you see the pink Moon last Tuesday? It was the closest the moon will be to the earth in 2020. It really looked big and beautiful. Well, this is April, and we should be getting showers. Unfortunately, that little storm on Wednesday was like the moisture has been all winter long. We only had one big storm and that was in November and the snow from that storm lasted for a couple of months. The other storms were small, the 1” to 3” variety. Out in John’s Valley things seemed to be really dry, and that area is used for a lot of summer grazing. We have a lot of snow up on the mountain, and our lake is full, so all is well. Well, parents did you like the spring break or did you even notice? The weather was terrible on Thursday, and that was the day the Easter Egg hunt was supposed to have happened. The hunt will happen someday, just stay tuned. There should be a notice out this week about if school will open up this year or stay out for the year. Get out and get some exercise. Walking is great. Looking for something to do? Go out on Highway 12. This is a beautiful time of the year to check out the best scenery in the world. The only thing that hasn’t changed in my lifetime is the 9/10 on the price of gasoline. It was there when I worked at my Dad’s gas station when I was 11 years old. Gas was 19.9/10 cents for regular and 25.9/10 for ethyl. People bought gas by the dollar, $1.00 or $3.00. Stay safe and stay inside. Mack O.
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April 16, 2020
“What’s in Back??!”
Harriet Priska's Art Exhibit, Ancestral Puebloan Pottery, Begins April 18
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Harriet Priska's exhibit Ancestral Puebloan Pottery will be at the Anasazi Museum in Boulder, Utah from April 18 through the end of June. BOULDER - Beginning April 18th through the end of June, 34 paintings of Ancestral Puebloan Pottery collected in this area will be exhibited at the Anasazi Museum in Boulder, Utah. It is open normal hours only to Garfield County Residents. Last summer, permission was given to photograph some of the many pieces in
the archive in the back room. Some pieces have been reconstructed as much as possible using plaster of paris to fill in blank spaces. There are more potsherds than one can imagine. Recreating the red and greyware as they might have looked circa 1000 AD was a major challenge! Harriet has also printed a catalogue of
her work in a 2021 calendar, which will be available in a limited edition at the museum. This is a great time to get out and enjoy the spring weather and our magnificent scenery! Thank you for stopping by the museum. Serenidad Gallery in Escalante is open. —Harriet Priska
$600 Federal Stimulus Program is Now Available to Utahns
Utah is one of the first states in the nation to implement the program
SALT LAKE CITY - As one of the first states in the nation to do so, the Department of Workforce Services announced the $600 stimulus payment as part of the CARES Act is now available. Individuals who are eligible for unemployment insurance benefits will now receive an additional $600 from the federal government as part of their weekly benefits payment through the last week of July 2020. “The dedicated staff of the Unemployment Insurance Division continue to stand out nationwide,” said Jon Pierpont, executive director of the Department of Workforce Services. “I am proud of the work they do each day during these historic times to provide critical resources to Utahns.” If a person has filed for
or is receiving unemployment benefits, there is no additional action needed to receive the $600 stimulus payment beyond filing their weekly claims. The benefit will be included as part of their traditional unemployment benefit payments moving forward. The benefit will be retroactively provided to individuals that received an unemployment benefit during the week of March 29 through April 4, 2020 and those that have already received a payment this week. These retroactive payments may take several days to process. “Despite unprecedented demands on our staff and system, the Unemployment Insurance Division continues to process claims while implementing this new benefit,” explained Kevin Burt, Unemployment Insurance Division
director for the Department of Workforce Services. “Our priority is getting Utahns the benefits they are in need of in as timely a manner as possible.” Additional information and resources are available at jobs.utah.gov/covid19 for individuals navigating this process. The department asks that individuals continue to apply online and file their weekly claim. If there is an issue or any question about their claim, the Department of Workforce Services will contact them, there is no need for them to contact the department. More information will be provided soon regarding the other federal stimulus programs as the department actively works to implement them. —Utah Department of Workforce Services
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by Amanda Christensen, AFCÒ Utah State University Extension assistant professor and finance expert Not surprisingly, scam- Make sure the anti-malware crowdfunding sites. Don’t let mers are taking advantage of and anti-virus software on anyone rush you into donatthe fears that surround the your computer is up to date. ing. If someone wants donaCoronavirus. In fact, the Fed2. Watch for emails tions in cash, by gift card or eral Trade Commission has claiming to be from the Cen- by wiring money, do not do it. already communicated with ters for Disease Control and 5. Be alert to “investment several scammers who are Prevention (CDC) or from opportunities.” The U.S. Seselling phony Coronavirus “experts” who say they have curities and Exchange Com“treatments.” Scammers have information about the virus. mission warns people about set up websites to sell bogus Fake emails and phishing online and social media proproducts using fake emails, scams are very common dur- motions that claim the prodtexts and social media posts ing times like this. Scammers ucts or services of publicly as a method to get victims’ often use familiar company traded companies can prevent, money and personal informa- names, colors and logos. For detect or cure Coronavirus. tion. the most up-to-date informa- In addition, they claim that The scammers’ emails tion about the Coronavirus, the stock of these companies and posts generally promote use trusted sources like the will dramatically increase in awareness, prevention tips CDC and the World Health value as a result. Do not fall and fake information about Organization. for these false claims. cases in local neighborhoods. 3. Ignore online offers For further information They may also ask for dona- for Coronavirus vaccinations on the latest scams reported tions to victims, offer advice or those that tout prevention, to the Federal Trade Commison unproven treatments or treatment or cure claims for it. sion, you can sign up for coneven contain malicious email If there was a medical break- sumer alerts on their website. attachments. through, you would hear about You can also report suspicious Here are five tips to help it through a trusted medical claims to the FTC at www.ftc. keep scammers at bay. source, not through an ad or gov/complaint. 1. Don’t click on links sales pitch. Source: www.consumer. from sources you don’t know, 4. Do your homework ftc.gov as it could download a virus when it comes to donations, to your computer or device. whether through charities or
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LegaL Notices INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR 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 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 13, 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)538-7240 for additional information. NEW APPLICATION(S) 97-2447 (A81944): Russell Carpenter propose(s) using 1.632 ac-ft. from groundwater (Proposed Well) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-2929 (a45639): Dino J. Bakolas propose(s) using 0.0039 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile east of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. 61-1503 (a45657): USA Forest Service propose(s) using 0.014 cfs AND 4.32 ac-ft. from groundwater and spring (11 miles east of Panguitch) for WILDLIFE: antelope, deer, elk; STOCKWATERING. EXTENSION(S) 97-2214 (A30414ds): Escalante Town Corporation, State of Utah Board of Water Resources is/are filing an extension for 550 ac-ft. (Flaming Gorge Dam) for MUNICIPAL: In Escalante. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 16 & 23, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY The Garfield County Commissioners have adopted an emergency order authorized under U.C.A 17-53-208 (6) imposing temporary and emergency restrictions on recreational activities at high density recreational areas on public lands in Garfield County, Utah due to the threat of the coronavirus disease (covid-19). A complete copy of the order is available online at www. garfield.utah.gov or in the Garfield County Clerk’s Office. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 16, 2020
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April 16, 2020
Groups Say Federal Agencies Hide Behind Pandemic to Attack Public Lands
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This area of Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument shows the results of mechanical clearing, also called "mastication," of underbrush to create areas for grazing cattle. MOAB - Conservationists are accusing federal officials of using the coronavirus crisis as a smokescreen to issue controversial rules on public lands across the West. A study by the Center for Western Priorities found that the Interior Department has issued 57 separate actions since March 6, when President Donald Trump signed the first COVID-19 emergency bill. Erik Molvar, executive director of the Western Wa-
tersheds Project, says Interior released the Great Basin Fuel Breaks Project last week. It orders the destruction of thousands of acres of sage grouse habitat in Utah and does little to control wildfires "The reality is that during extreme fire weather, these fuel breaks don't mean anything," he points out. "They don't actually stop anything. These fires can spot a mile or two over any barrier. It's foolish to think that clearing a fuel
break actually does anything." Molvar maintains the real purpose of clearing the land is to provide more acres for ranchers to graze their livestock. Federal officials say they are following all applicable notification and public comment rules in issuing the new regulations. Robin Silver, cofounder of the Center for Biological Diversity, says his organization filed a lawsuit this week
against the Bureau of Land Management for failing to protect the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area from livestock grazing. He refers to the BLM as "cowboys." "While they're pretending they can't drive around in their trucks with masks on, the cowboys aren't pulling their cows off, the loggers aren't stopping cutting trees," Silver points out. "So, there's all this other stuff going on under the cover of COVID." The battle between conservationists and ranchers over grazing on public lands goes back more than a century in many parts of the West. Molvar says that public input has been all but removed from the debate over public lands. "The idea that the public is having any voice at all in the management of the public lands has become a complete fiction under this administration," he states. The San Pedro riparian area in southern Arizona is home to more than eight protected or endangered species, and also is the traditional territory of several tribes of Native Americans. —Mark Richardson, Utah News Connection
SparkSquad: "Families can pick up free, SparkSquad At-Home Activity Kits at
Royals. Each kit focuses on a different aspect of cultural heritage and includes materials for creating a project." —Annette Lamb SparkSquad
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and community dinners have been cancelled. 4-H teen leaders have been sorting beads, organizing clay packets, and building “at-home” packets. Upcoming SparkSquad kits include bead projects, sidewalk chalk, jacks, playing cards, bee houses, launchers, spool knitting, seed starters and more. Thanks to all the people who have been making masks and sharing them with others. For instance, six volunteers have been working with USU Extension to make masks for Wayne County search and rescue. A SparkSquad kit with a link to a tutorial is available at Royals for those interested in making their own mask. Many volunteers have
also been making paracord bracelets. Public servants including active military and first responders use paracord, which gets its name from parachute cord and can hold up to 550 pounds of weight. The bracelet provides 7.5 feet of cord in an emergency. This could be used to secure camouflage nets, build a makeshift shelter, secure heavy objects, or make a sling or split. Make a bracelet using the 4-H At Home Challenge Kit. Or, if you enjoy creating bracelets, participate in the Project Gratitude paracord bracelet project. Not only do these bracelets look cool, they can actually be used to save a life in an emergency situation. The handmade bracelets are included in care packages for our Troops and First Responders because they are both func-
tional and meaningful. USU Extension/4-H is collecting bracelets for use in these care packages. You can contribute as many as you wish. Check with the USU Extension/4-H for further information. We encourage everyone to check out the Instagram page at https:// www.instagram.com/usuextensionwaynecounty/ and use #usuextensionwaynecounty and #sparkinghumanities to share your beadwork. The kit fliers will be
available at http://facebook. com/sparkinghumanities. The SparkSquad Sparking Humanities Conversations project is made possible through a generous grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Entrada Institute and Wayne County USU Extension. Contact Annette Lamb for more information about the grant project. —Annette Lamb
Recreation Order: "Garfield
County looks forward to again welcoming recreators and visitors to visit the many scenic wonders throughout the area, however during this pandemic it is not the time to vacation." —Garfield County Sheriff's Office Recreation Order Cont'd from page 1
Garfield County hopes to remove the order as soon as possible; however, the order is in effect indefinitely. Garfield County Officials recommend following Governor Herbert’s, “Stay Safe, Stay Home” directive during these unprec-
edented times. When this passes, Garfield County looks forward to again welcoming recreators and visitors to visit the many scenic wonders throughout the area, however during this pandemic it is not the time to vacation. —Garfield County Sheriff's Office
Commission Message:
"Please take personal responsibility for yourselves and loved ones."—Wayne County Commissioners Commission Message
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challenging time in our history. Although the possibility does exist that the COVID – 19 may be active in our county, at this time there are no confirmed cases in Wayne County, and it is the sincere desire of the Wayne County Commission to ensure that fact remains so. The best we as a community can do is follow the guidance of social distancing and good hygiene practices. At this point as the Wayne County Commission we have no plans for enacting any additional unilateral health orders. We will continue to follow the guidance
and direction of those who are educated and trained to handle these situations. A well thought out approach to COVID – 19 is critical at this time. A measured approach is a necessity. We are asking that everyone follow the Governors Stay Home / Stay Safe Directive https://coronavirus.utah.gov/ stay-at-home/and the guidance of our federal, state and local health departments. Please take personal responsibility for yourselves and loved ones. Stay Home / Stay Safe. Sincerely the Wayne County Commissioners: Stanley W. Wood Dennis Blackburn Roger Brian
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Classified ads start at just $7.50 per week for 25 words or less. HELP WANTED
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
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org Full-Time 6th Grade Teacher at Bryce Valley Elementary School 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.
SERVICES
MEETINGS
When in Need, There are Resources in Wayne and Garfield Counties
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group 4th Thursday of each month 5:30-7:30pm Southwest Behavioral Health Center 601 East Center St. Panguitch ADULTS ONLY Questions? Call Melissa Veater 435-690-0911
For Victims of Domestic Violence, Rape, and Sexual Assault
CROSSWORD SOLUTION
Tropic AA Meeting Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion. rtn
Canyon Creek Women's Crisis Center
145 East 100 North, Richfield Office Hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Shelter is open 24 hrs, 7 days a week Phone Number 435-896-9294
Richfield Office 255 S Main Street, Richfield Office Hours 435-896-8236 24 Hour Emergency Service 877-469-2822
601 E Center Street, Panguitch 435-676-8176 24 Hour Emergency Service 800-574-6763
Melissa Veater 435-690-0911
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Wed. Apr. 22nd
Sloppy Joes, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Fruit Cocktail, Peach Cobbler
Thurs. Apr. 23rd
Chinese Sundaes, French Bread, Salad Bar, Peaches, Lemon Cake
All meals are served with milk or juice. If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00 am. 826-4317. Suggested donation for seniors over 60 $3.00, and under 60 is $7.00
Mexican Casserole, Spanish Rice, Mixed Veggies, Salad Bar/ Fruit Cocktail, Key Lime Pie Baked Ham, Baked Potato, Carrots, Salad Bar/ Jello w/ Fruit, Chocolate Pudding Chicken Casserole, Green Beans, Salad Bar, Apricots, Lemon Bar
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.
Southwest Behavioral Health Center
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group
Escalante Senior Citizens Menu
PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
Central Utah Counseling
1-800-273-8255
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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.
Counseling Services
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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.
TUES Apr 21st WED Apr 22nd THURS Apr 23rd
New Horizons Crisis Center
128 South 300 West Bicknell, 84715 435-425-3744
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
BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center
Emergency Safehouse 435-865-7443 Mobile Team 435-233-5732
Wayne Community Health Center
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. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Capitol Reef National Park Temporarily Closed
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TORREY - Capitol Reef National Park announced additional modifications to operations in response to a letter from the Central Utah State Health Department recommending a full closure. The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners is our number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective immediately, Capitol Reef National Park will be closed to all park visitors until further notice, which includes all recreational and overnight activities, such as camping, hiking, backpack-
ing, and canyoneering. The Cathedral Valley Road, Hartnet Road, State Route 24, Notom-Bullfrog Road, and Burr Trail will remain open to passthrough traffic only. "We have been working closely with Wayne and Garfield County and the State of Utah to follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as the state’s ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ order,” park superintendent Sue Fritzke said. “Continued recreational activities in Capitol Reef National Park made it hard to maintain the thresholds needed to ensure a safe visit, which is why this temporary closure is so important. I’d like to express my appreciation to both Wayne
and Garfield Counties and the state for helping us keep visitors and our communities safe during this situation." The public will be informed when full operations resume. The park will provide updates on the park website www.nps.gov/care and social media channels. The NPS encourages people to take advantage of the many digital tools already available to explore Capitol Reef including on the park website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www. nps.gov/coronavirus. www.nps.gov —National Park Service
BRYCE - On April 6, the National Park Service (NPS) received a letter from the Southwest Utah Public Health Department recommending a full closure for Bryce Canyon National Park. Upon receiving this request, Superintendent Linda Mazzu, with the support of the NPS Deputy Director, Operations, David Vela and Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, made the decision to close the park until further notice effective 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7th. All park areas will be closed to the public. The health and safety of park visitors, employees, local residents, volunteers, and partners in and around Bryce Canyon National Park is our number one priority. Garfield County Commissioners issued a statement as well sup-
porting a temporary closure in response to feedback from the community. "We have been working closely with Garfield County and the State of Utah to follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as the state’s ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ order,” Mazzu said. “Continued visitation to Bryce Canyon made it hard to maintain the thresholds needed to ensure a safe visit, which is why this temporary closure is so important. I’d like to express my appreciation to Garfield County for taking the initial steps in this process. Your support for Bryce Canyon National Park and our communities is greatly appreciated.” The NPS encourages people to take advantage of the many digital tools already available to explore Bryce
Canyon National Park, including: • Junior Ranger books and badges available online and can be mailed to PO Box 640201, Bryce UT, 84764 for a badge. • The Bryce Canyon Natural History Association Bookstore remains open online, and purchases over $10 will be shipped for free. • Social Media: Connect with us on our social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www. nps.gov/coronavirus. We will notify the public when we resume full operations and provide updates on our website www.nps.gov/brca, and social media channels. —National Park Service
Bryce Canyon National Park Temporarily Closed
April 16, 2020
Boulder Planning Commission April
BOULDER - First on the agenda of the April Boulder Town Planning Commision meeting was a public hearing on the Boulder Mountain Lodge Conditional Use Permit (CUP). No comments were made. The Commissioners approved the CUP. Zoning Administrator Curtis Oberhansly then presented information about Jacqui Smalley’s CUP application for an Art and Cultural Center. This center would be a space available for gallery exhibitions, performances, workshops, presentations, and educational events. It would be located on Smalley’s property off of Highway 12. As the property has been designated as conservation land, the plans take this into account and native plants, sensitive areas, and waterways will be preserved, with the exception of three cottonwood trees that may have to be removed. The plan includes fifty parking spaces in addition to the new facility, which will be approximately 4,000 square feet and will hold up to 112 people. It will likely utilize retractable seats to allow for multiple functions. The design of the facility will, from the outside, mirror the existing historical barn, so that the two will be complementary to each other. A public hearing will be held at the next Planning Commission meeting. The Table of Uses Work Group is making progress on definitions. On April 21, Lee Nellis will be helping a different Work Group, which will be open to the public, to move through home occupation uses as an exercise in using his decision method. It was brought up by one Commissioner
by Tessa Barkan whether or not this second group could be in conflict with the Table of Uses group. They stated that they have their own method of working through definitions and would benefit more from using Nellis’ method later on in their process. It was countered that this will be good practice and that the work of the two groups should ultimately align. Following this, the discussion on deed restrictions was continued from previous meetings. Language on deed restrictions in various county and city codes was presented. Certain points that could be added to Boulder’s provisions include that parties must disclose all conflicts in a deed; that the City will not uphold deed restrictions but will consider them when granting or denying CUPs; and that when one comes into question, the more restrictive provision will apply. Another Commissioner stated that the language should allow for transparency for the public without putting the town into a position of enforcement. It was voted to send the compiled information to the Town Council as a recommendation for updating Boulder’s ordinances. Following this was a discussion on mapping Residential Short-Term Rentals. Town
Clerk Michala Alldredge is working on compiling a database of all properties and divisions in Boulder to track RSTR distribution. An updated document will be submitted to the Planning Commission before the next meeting. Public comments followed. It was asked that the progress of the Table of Uses group be shared publicly on a regular basis, either through sharing the working document or by giving regular presentations. The Commission responded that the document will be made available for viewing by interested parties upon request. The next Planning Commission meeting will include public hearings on the Art and Cultural Center and the Sugar Loaf Valley Ranch CUP. As the meetings are currently being conducted virtually, members of the public are able to attend via Zoom or by calling in. They may also participate by sending their comments in a letter or over email. More information will be provided both on Pegboard and posted by the Post Office as the meeting approaches. The Planning Commission meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7pm.