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Thursday, May 14, 2020
Issue # 1359
Panguitch Graduating Classes of 2020 in Wayne & Garfield Counties Prevention Coalition Looks to Promote Family Bonding During Social Distancing
Wayne County Commission
PANGUITCH - The goal of The Panguitch Prevention Coalition is to help family’s bond in positive ways. One of these ways is to promote family meal time. Why is family meal time important? Family meals provide an opportunity for family members to come together, strengthen ties and build better relationships. It increases self-esteem in kids and gives them a sense of wellbeing and belonging. It also fosters positive social behaviors and strong family relationships that help kids learn how to say "NO" to dangerous substances and to be happy. As a coalition, we are doing a lot of fun activities to promote family bonding during these times of social distancing. With new restrictions, family bonding has become more important that ever, and without the hustle and bustle of every life, we now have time. Watch our Facebook page and sign up for fun kits, family dinners,
GARFIELD / WAYNE COUNTIES - Due to COVID-19 distancing recommendations; Bryce Valley, Escalante,
WAYNE COUNTY Commissioners Blackburn, Wood and Brian, County Clerk Ryan Torgerson and Sheriff Dan Jensen present. Following the prayer and pledge, Sherry Ellett gave a report on the status of the Bicknell swimming pool. Needed repairs have been completed and the pool is scheduled to re-open. There was considerable discussion on how to open it to the public given the current Coronavirus (CV) situation. Sherry explained that the pool would be restricted to 50% capacity, or forty-five people, that social distancing would need to be maintained, that family groups could “swim” together, and there would be a two hour limit per person or party. The locker room would be closed, and the restroom would have to be cleaned after each use. Commissioner Blackburn inquired if the pool could now accept credit cards, and that the 4%
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Panguitch Class of 2020 at their Junior Prom in 2019.
2020 High School Graduation Events
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Panguitch High School Wednesday, May 20 @6pm. Parade on Panguith Main Street parade route, with live radio broadcast on FM 106.1. Please respect social distancing guidelines along parade route. Escalante High School Friday, May 22 @6pm, live streaming event from Escalante High School Track & Field. How to access: Live streaming link will be available on the EHS Website homepage. Wayne High School Thursday, May 21 @6pm. Parade Bicknell on Main Street. Please respect social distancing guidelines along parade route. Bryce Valley High School Friday, May 22 @8pm, live streaming event from Bryce Valley High School. How to access: YouTube streaming link will be available on the Bryce Valley High School Website.
Boulder Town Council May by tessa Barkan
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The Boulder Town Council meets the first Thursday of every month at 7 pm. BOULDER - The May cial tests on the national level 2020 Boulder Town Council because the testing centers meeting was held over Zoom. have been closed. The town The meeting began by has been reimbursing volunadopting an ordinance to ap- teers for training on an ongoprove the previously accepted ing basis, for those who apply. Construction of the new changes to Building and Project Permits, which were rec- turning lane off of Highway ommended by the Planning 12 to Burr Trail is set to occur from May to October. UDOT Commission. Following this came a plans to return next spring to discussion on the Town Bud- check on the conditions. Plans get. Due to the uncertainty are also in place to fix a numwith COVID-19, shifts in ber of potholes in town. At the last Planning budgetary uses have and will likely continue to occur. Commission meeting, a ConThough the budget is in good ditional Use Permit for the standing and there will likely Boulder Mountain Lodge was still be surplus, close watch approved. A presentation was will be kept on the budget as given about the Boulder Art the situation progresses this and Cultural Center. A public hearing was supposed to be year and next year. Department reports fol- held this month on the center, lowed. The new EMTs have but has been postponed. Mayor Steve Cox has taken and passed their tests in Richfield, however, they have Boulder Council been unable to take their offiCont'd on page 3
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
THURS. MAY 14 - WED. MAY 20
Mix of clouds and sun, with 20 - 21 mph winds expected Sun., Mon., and Tues. Slight chances of precip, 10%, scattered through the week. Highs in the high 60s and 70s; lows in the high 30s and 40s. Winds variable from 12 to 21 mph.
PPE Push Pack Program Launched to Help Small Business Jump Start COVID-19 Transition SALT LAKE CITY Gov. Gary R. Herbert announced the launch of the “PPE Push Pack” program to support small businesses in the transition to “moderate risk” COVID-19 protocols. Through a public/private partnership, the program provides a free, one-week supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) to sole proprietors and businesses with less than 50 employees across the state. “The ability for businesses to obtain and utilize personal protective equipment for their employees is critical in helping Utahns get back to work and stay at work,” Gov. Gary R. Herbert said. “As Utah moves into the stabilization phase, using PPE to protect businesses and those they serve is a vital element of our recovery. This program is intended to jump start that transition while businesses line up long-term supplies.” The Utah Leads Together plan encourages telework wherever possible during the high-risk, moderate-risk, and even low-risk phases, but also recognizes that telework is not possible in all sectors of Utah’s economy. PPE is crucial to preventing infections in workplaces that cannot operate remotely, including those in the retail, personal care, and hospitality industries. Push Pack Program
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Cameron Cowan 2020 Bryce Valley HS Senior
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Birding in the Time of Virus with Apologies to G.G. Marquez
Jens Munthe
Western Tanager - a spring beauty. ESCALANTE - Wow. I’m sitting here thinking how lucky I was to squeeze in my Ghana trip before travel restrictions and other viral craziness took hold. Got home in the nick of time! These days, I mostly bird my own property, with occasional forays to Wide Hollow or the Sewer
Ponds. But that’s just fine, as spring is a very exciting time for birders, and what better thing to do in this time of relative isolation? It begins in March/early April when some of our wintering birds are gradually replaced by their nesting relatives. Winter Juncos drift
away as Gray-headed Juncos come in—look for them up on the mountain—and tiny, cheery Lesser Goldfinches replace American. Migrant water birds, varying in number and variety each year, rest and feed on our open waters durFeathers
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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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To those of you who received honours, awards and distinctions, I say well done. And to the C students, I say you, too, can be president of the United States. —George W. Bush
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Letters to the Editor
Trump Not Likely to Stop BS
With elections about six months away, campaign banners are beginning to show up in and around Teasdale. They evidently belong to Trump supporters because they say Trump 2020. However, they seem to also be designed to send Trump a message, with the caption of “no more bullsh--.” I believe that message is spot on. What it tells me is some people who, although they support Trump, want him to know they are fed up with his BS and want no more of it. I support the message and applaud their efforts. However, I’m betting they will be disappointed. It’s unlikely Trump will heed the advice of Teasdale people displaying banners. We need to remember he declared Corona virus a hoax promoted by Democrats. When people in America first contracted the virus, he said only 15 people were infected and the number would soon be zero. He also said when the weather turned warm the virus would miraculously
go away. As the virus spread, Trump turned his attention to finding a cure. He begin touting hydroxychloroquine as a cure. When it became obvious that pill was not a cure, he suggested exposure to UV rays both internally and externally could be helpful. He also opined that drinking or injecting oneself with household disinfectants could be helpful. After all, they kill germs on counter tops. With numbers of people in America infected now at more than one million, Trump’s only option seems to be his traditional practice of blaming someone else. Likely candidates are China and Obama. Bottom line, Trump is not going to stop with the BS. Regardless, those displaying banners asking him to do so are to be commended for their efforts. Meanwhile, as we wait for Trump’s next wave, DO NOT, under any circumstance, drink Lysol or inject yourself with Clorox! Rob Williams, Teasdale
Wayne Commission:Bicknell Swimming Pool, possible raise to "Yellow" of Wayne County CV scale, Capitol Reef sanitary measure signage at trailheads, letter of support for irrigation companies and Horse Valley Ranch approved, and Bookmobile contract discussed
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surcharge required for card processing be passed along to the consumers, given the reduction in revenues in the county due to business and facility closures. Wayne County is currently designated as “Orange” on the CV scale—Red being the most dire designation, moving to Orange, Yellow and Green designations as conditions improve. Commissioners felt that it would be appropriate for Wayne County's status to be raised to Yellow, and there was more discussion regarding how to phase into re-opening businesses, with tourists coming into the county from all over. A change in designation is up to the Board of Health. With Capitol Reef National Park re-opening, it was suggested that there be signage at all trailheads requesting hikers to maintain appropriate social distancing, to carry hand sanitizer with them, and, of course, for precautions to be taken inside park buildings as well. A side discussion regarding first responders revealed that many of the larger counties are housing first responders, doctors and law enforcement personnel in motels to prevent them from bringing the virus into their homes. Wayne County simply does not have the ca-
pacity for this, unfortunately. The final discussion was about the repercussions of going from Orange to Yellow. It was mentioned that the Utah Association of Counties stated that if an upgrade in status were made, that the county night not receive its allotment of CARES money. The amount in question was not mentioned. Needless to say, all of these issues are of profound importance for the people of Wayne County, and the Commission is taking them very seriously. Next on the agenda was approval of a letter of support for Grover Irrigation Co., Fremont Irrigation Co., and Horse Valley Ranch LLC, by waiving Special Use Fees for Fish Creek Reservoir, Beaver Dam Reservoir, Johnson Valley Reservoir, Forsyth Reservoir, Mill Meadow Reservoir, and Neffs Reservoir. The letter was approved. Commissioners approved a new Bookmobile contract of 50% of the original contract, reducing the annual fee for this service to $16,269. It is unknown at this time when the Bookmobile will resume its rounds. Over and out from Wayne County. The Wayne County Commission meets the first and third Monday of every month at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa.
Family Bonding:"Family meals
provide an opportunity for family members to come together, strengthen ties and build better relationships. It increases self-esteem in kids and gives them a sense of wellbeing and belonging." —Panguitch Prevention Coalition
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prizes, and gift certificates to local restaurants. We have lots of ideas on how to keep your kids busy while spending quality time together. Play BINGO this month to be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card from the Cowboy Smokehouse. We will
draw a winner each week during the month of May. Pick up your BINGO card from Joes Mainstreet Market, our office, or print one off of our Facebook page. So, KEEP CALM AND BBQ ON with the Cowboy Smokehouse this month. —Panguitch Prevention Coalition
It's Your Money
Why Vote? TAXES!
by Garfield County Taxpayers Alliance PANGUITCH - Taxes mailing address. Now is a good time to touch everyone in one way or another. Taxes collected on check your registration stasales, property and income are tus and information. All the in part redistributed back into tools you need can be found our communities, funding our at: https://vote.utah.gov. Adlocal government services. ditionally, you can research The main way we, as private candidates and, after mailing citizens, can affect how our in your ballot, verify that your tax dollars are spent is in vot- vote was received. Not yet registered? To ing for our elected officials. To help navigate the voting pro- qualify, you must establish cess—especially important Utah residency at least 30 days this year as the COVID-19 immediately before the elecpandemic has also impacted tion in which you wish to cast our political and civic life— a ballot. Residents with a Utah State-issued driver license or we provide the following: Utah’s June 30 Primary ID can register online. Be sure Election will determine which to include your exact physiCongressional, State and cal and mailing addresses and county candidates move on to phone number. If you do not November’s General Election. have a Utah driver license or Wayne County will also hold ID, you’ll need to submit the a primary election for local paper registration form downloadable from https://vote. school board positions. The online voter registra- utah.gov or obtained from the tion deadline is seven days be- county clerk. Did you know you can fore each election day. Mailed voter registration forms must request a Voter Registration be postmarked at least 30 days card from your county clerk? before to be eligible to vote in Having a paper ID card in the next election. Check with hand confirms you are on the your county clerk for in-per- voter roll. It also confirms your address, your legislative son registration deadlines. This year, to prevent the districts and precinct location. spread of coronavirus, in- Possession of a Voter Regisperson voter registration and tration card is proof of your in-person voting will not be right to vote in your county. Remember: available in most Utah preYour vote is your voice cincts on Primary Election day. The process for voting in in how your tax dollars are the primary in both Garfield managed and spent. If you need to register, and Wayne counties will be by don’t put it off to the last mail-in voting. The General Election on minute. Do it now so you can November 3 is also expected participate. Right now is a good to be mail-in only with no in-person voter registration time to check your registraor in-person voting available tion status and fix any voter for most precincts on election roll or ballot addressing problems that could wreck day. You should receive your your chance to vote. Have questions about ballot in the mail two to three weeks prior to election day registering to vote, ballots or as ballots are required to be elections? Call your clerk’s mailed no later than 14 days office: Garfield County 435prior to an election. Impor- 676-1120; Wayne County tant: If you have not received 435-836-1300. The Garfield County Taxyour ballot by mail at least ten days prior to election day, you payers Alliance (GCTA) is a should immediately contact non-profit, non-partisan volunteer organization dedicated your county clerk. What is the difference to fostering an accountable between a mail-in ballot and and fiscally responsible govan absentee ballot? Absentee ernment by obtaining inforballots are mailed but are re- mation, conducting research, served for those who need to and educating the public. For receive their ballot at a differ- more information on GCTA go ent address than their usual to www.GCTAutah.org.
Push Pack Program:
“As Utah moves into the stabilization phase, using PPE to protect businesses and those they serve is a vital element of our recovery. This program is intended to jump start that transition while businesses line up long-term supplies.”—Governor Gary R. Herbert Push Pack Program Cont'd from page 1
PPE Push Packs include masks, hand sanitizer, and possibly gloves or other items, depending on the type of business. Contents may vary depending on state inventory, and will be available for pickup at locations in each county. Because PPE Push Packs are provided on a one-time basis, businesses are recommended to establish vendor relationships to allow them continued access to PPE going forward and to buy local where possible. A list of local PPE vendors can be found at coronavirus. utah.gov/business/#utah-pperesources. “This program is a testament to the power of public/ private collaboration,” said Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber, and chair of the Economic Response Task Force. “Several Utah organizations—such as ICON Fitness—have al-
ready stepped up and donated to the effort, significantly increasing the State’s capacity to support small businesses in need of PPE resources. We encourage other large companies that are ordering PPE to donate a portion of their supplies to support small businesses as well.” Businesses can request PPE Push Packs or ask questions at coronavirus.utah.gov. The PPE Push Pack program is available to Utah small businesses with fewer than 50 employees whose employees cannot work from home and whose operations were directly impacted by a state or local directive or order. Medical and dental offices are ineligible for PPE Push Packs and should consult their local Health Department for PPE support. Businesses that request a PPE Push Pack will receive a reply within 48 hours. “EDCUtah’s research and Push Pack Program Cont'd on page 7
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Feathers: "We are in the midst of the birdiest time of year
here, May to mid-June. In some years we’ve recorded more than 40 species in a week, just on our property. So keep your eyes peeled around your houses and yards or when you’re out and about." —Kathy Munthe
Black-headed Grosbeak - an orange nester. Feathers
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ing this time. Standouts this year were flocks of Pelicans and Ibis, some large shorebirds (Avocets, Dowitchers, Stilts), and even a couple of Sandhill Cranes. Turkey Vultures and nesting raptors return during this period, too, but so far they haven’t been numerous. Land birds with affinities to wet environments arrive, also. Among them are Yellow-headed Blackbirds, which are apparently more numerous this year than usual. For the 16 years we’ve been in our current house, and for several years before that in town, we’ve kept weekly lists of property birds sighted. Years and years worth of a single week are on one page of a notebook, so we can anticipate arrivals and departures and chart changes in those over time. Undoubtedly for me, the most anticipated spring arrival is the first Hummingbird. There are over 325 species of hummers in the Americas, primarily in tropical latitudes. A few Mexican species occur regularly in SE Arizona, a birding mecca, and once in awhile one will appear further north—in Texas, on the Colorado Plateau, even in Garfield Co.— and birders will rush to see it. One year when we lived in Colorado, a female Magnificent Hummingbird showed up at our feeder and stayed for about two weeks, drawing a constant stream of visitors. We ourselves have traveled to see errant hummers to add to our U.S./Canada list. While visiting family at Christmas in California years ago, we heard of a Xantu’s Hummingbird, normally a southern Baja denizen, wintering on an island off Vancouver. Instead of driving straight back here, we took a slight detour via Canada and saw the bird. A blizzard on Snoqualmie Pass east of Seattle almost did us in on our route home. Good grief. Odd hummers aside, there are four species which occur regularly in our area. The first to arrive is invariably a male Black-chinned Hummingbird, the common nester at our altitude. Most often this occurs in the second week of April, but this year he appeared at our feeders on 7 April, the second earliest arrival we’ve recorded; 4 April was the earliest, in two different years. The first was followed by other males and then females, who are treated to quite a show as the males display their purple gorgets (the colored patch on the throat) to impress the la-
dies. Our other spring hummer, the Broad-tailed, has a red gorget and makes a loud whirring sound when he flies. This species can be seen almost anywhere in spring but generally nests and feeds near mountain meadows. We’ll have to wait until late summer to see our other two regular species, the coppery and feisty Rufous Hummingbird and the tiny Calliope, as they start making their way south. Orange is my favorite color, so there are three spring arrivals I look forward to especially: Western Tanager, Black-headed Grosbeak, and Bullock’s Oriole. All three are here now and can be seen or heard in and around town. Western Tanagers, to my mind, are our most beautiful western birds. They nest at higher elevation, in the Ponderosa belt or higher, picking worms and caterpillers off trees, but when they are coming in, they can be seen almost anywhere and will eat a wider variety of foods. One stayed here for a few days earlier this month, supplementing its diet with seeds and suet. Blackheaded Grosbeaks used to appear regularly during the first few days of May, but during the last several years have often been arriving in late April instead; this year we saw our first on 28 April. They are pairing up and the males are singing, like a Robin but much more melodic. We celebrated May Day with our first iridescent orange Bullock’s Oriole, which stopped by one evening to check out our hummer feeder. Orioles are not numerous, but can be seen in some of the big trees around town and along water courses, searching for caterpillers, fruit and nectar. Other spring arrivals of note include Mourning Doves. They are scarce in town now due to the spread of introduced Eurasian Collared Doves, but we have several pairs at home, the first of which showed up on 18 April.
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We’ve actually recorded a huge range of arrival dates over the years. The earliest was on 31 January 2016 when one poor individual landed on our deck during Winter Storm Kayla, and we’ve had scattered arrivals in February, but most often they appear in late March/early April. It is their descending, mournful song which gives these long-tailed doves their name. As temperatures rise and more insects emerge, various bug eaters start coming in. Say’s Phoebes are usually the first, followed by other flycatchers. The most obvious of these is the Western Kingbird, big yellow and chattery; the first I know about arrived on 5 May. At about the same time, Ash-throated Flycatchers showed up in drier areas. Blue-gray Gnatcatchers have made their appearance, their almost constant squeaking heard in sage and other shrubbery, but Wrens have been few and far between of late. Our aerial acrobats, Whitethroated Swifts and various Swallows, have been coming in fits and starts, as have both Mountain and Western Bluebirds. Warblers—the aptly named Yellow, for example— are arriving, as are Vireos, Poorwills, and several other species groups as well. We are in the midst of the birdiest time of year here, May to mid-June. In some years we’ve recorded more than 40 species in a week, just on our property. So keep your eyes peeled around your houses and yards or when you’re out and about. Many thanks to those who’ve been keeping me posted on their sightings, which are included in this article. If you see something interesting, I’d love to hear about it. Stay safe, and happy birding!
Boulder Council: Town budget, new EMTs, construction of new Burr Trail turning lane, Boulder Art and Cultural Center, coronavirus updates, and request for Boulder Mountain Lodge to serve alcoholic drinks discussed. Boulder Council Cont'd from page 1
been putting out a weekly Coronavirus Update on Pegboard, with information from different groups in town and links to state information. Public comments followed. A statement was read, stating that Hell’s Backbone Grill would like to get approval from the town to serve
alcoholic drinks as part of room service if the Boulder Mountain Lodge reopens. The town will gather more information about this matter, such as determining an end date of allowing this service, and then they plan to hold a special meeting on Wednesday, May 13 to address this. The Boulder Town Council meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7pm.
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Wayne, and Panguitch High Schools have each organized either live streaming or parade events for their 2020 graduating seniors. Events will take
place on dates throughout May 20 - 22. During parade events, participants are asked to abide by appropriate social distancing requirements along the route.
Escalante and Bryce Valley streaming events will be available for access from ehs. garfk12.org and bvhs.garfk12. org, respectively. —Insider
Escalante High School Seniors Cayanna Elizabeth Shuyan Davis is the daughter of Stacy Davis. She grew up in Boulder and has spent all of her high school career at Escalante High School. She is the Valedictorian of the class of 2020. She plans to attend Snow College where she will major in Art.
Bryce Valley High School Seniors
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Jared Chynoweth Bryce Valley HS
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Casia Brinkerhoff Bryce Valley HS
Jaydan Lavern Leavitt is the son of Lilly Collins and Lennie Leavitt. He plans to remain in Escalante after graduation and seek employment.
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Ian Johnson Bryce Valley HS
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Kwincey Mortensen Bryce Valley HS
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Maren Stewart Bryce Valley HS
Kobe Nelson is the son of Amy and Marcus Nelson. He spent his early years living in Boulder and moved to Escalante when he was ten years old. After graduation, he plans to seek employment in Escalante and attend college at a later time.
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Oakley Johnson Bryce Valley HS
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Maycee Brinkerhoff Bryce Valley HS
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Whitney Roberts Bryce Valley HS
Watts Mason, son of Liz and Max Eager, is graduating as Salutatorian of his class. He plans on serving a full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Upon return, he will attend BYU Idaho and pursue a bachelor’s degree in International Studies.
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Ronnie Nez Bryce Valley HS
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Liam LeFevre Bryce Valley HS
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Naysin Valle Ibarra Bryce Valley HS
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Braden Syrett Bryce Valley HS
Aliya Alvey Hunter Austin Daniel Ayala Maddisen Barton Kayla Batty Hunter Batty Jaden Blackburn Aubree Brian Bridger Brian Ty Brian Logan Chappell Grayson Christensen Chase Ekker Quinsee Ellett Ian Fillmore Hannah Gardner Addison Grundy Ty Hilton Hikari Ito Kent Jackson Braige Jacobson Thomas James Jessica Jeffery Jacob Oldroyd Jaden Penrod Gavin Rees Maggie Taylor Schade Torgerson Tate Torgerson Haileigh Torrey Thomas VanDyke Alayna Fernandez
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Christopher Plancarte is the son of Mario and María Plancarte. He moved to Escalante from Littlefield, Arizona about eight years ago. He has loved growing up here and feels that the community has been welcoming and has given him many opportunities. He plans on furthering his education after high school, but for the immediate future, he will be employed in Escalante.
Mataya Barney Kevin Bridges Lily Brinkerhoff Chandi Bryant Cheyanne Callies William Certonio Ethan Crofts Isabella Delmont Shelbee Draper Troy Evans Wylee Fawson Camri Fischer Juliana Fisher Tana Frandsen Kambree Fullmer Dylan Hatch Kyle Heaton Alicia Henrie Cairo Houston Logan Houston Riley Howell Jeannine Jones Seirra Julander Hunter Marshall Benjamin McEwen Hagen Miller Kiesa Miller Taylia Norris Hallie Palmer Maddison Prince Luke Reeder Lexy Rushton Gavin Sanks Jevin Savage Dylan Sawyer Carli Talbot-Mcinnis Wyatt Tebbs Jade Vasquez Toby Woolsey
Garfield County School District Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Child Find Notification
In accordance with Part B requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 04 and with the Utah State Board of Education Special Education Rules, Garfield County School District offers free assessments and evaluation for children, aged birth through 21 whose parents, teachers, or others suspect of having an identifiable disability. Garfield School District is committed to ensuring that those students are identified, located, and evaluated, regardless of the severity of the disability, to identify if the student is in need of special education and related services. This child find requirement and practice also applies to those students enrolled in private schools. If you suspect that a child who is not currently receiving special education services is in need of an evaluation to determine if that need exists, please contact either Chris Kupfer, Garfield School District Special Education Director at 435-590-8144 or the special education teacher at your neighborhood school.
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SUU T-Birds Spread Wings to Help Navajo Nation During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Southern Utah University and volunteers with Angel Flight West, created a group named With Love, From Strangers in an effort to bring much needed supplies to the Navajo reservation of northern Arizona, which has been particularly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. CEDAR CITY - Southern Utah University, Cedar City civic organizations and Angel Flight West have joined forces to help members of the Navajo Nation who have been severely impacted by the spread of COVID-19. The need for assistance was first brought to light by Dr. Wiley Thuet, an SUU alumnus and medical doctor and his wife Dr. Christina Thuet, a pediatrician. They have spent the past four years working on the Navajo Nation serving the Navajo and Hopi tribes. In early April, the per capita incidence of COVID-19 on the Navajo Nation surpassed that of all but two states in the United States. It’s believed geographic isolation, lack of running water in up to 30 percent of homes, and multi-generations of families living under one roof has contributed to an unprecedented humanitarian crisis in the Navajo nation. Upon learning of the need for help, Rita Osborn, executive director of SUU’s Center for Rural Health recruited SUU Rural Health Scholar students who sewed 2500 masks for the Navajo Nation. When word spread on social media, the Cedar City community began offering to do more and the project quickly began to expand. Joanne Brattain, a friend of SUU and a volunteer with Angel Flight West, a group of pilots who donate their time and aircraft to help with individuals in need of medical treatment, offered her help. Dr. Christina Thuet then created a group, With Love, From Strangers to consolidate their efforts. The Cedar City Rotary Club, Wells Fargo Foundation, the Cedar City Lions Club and local community members began making financial donations to buy items needed by individuals. “To make this entire project a success, it takes a community effort,” said Osborn. “We’re purchasing supplies here in Cedar City that cannot be purchased in bulk, our Rural Health Scholars are loading those supplies on private airplanes, and volunteer pilots associated with Angel Flight West drop-off the supplies at the Navajo reservation in northern Arizona.” Friday morning, May 8, four flights departed the Cedar City Regional Airport loaded with $2000 of supplies donated by the Cedar City Rotary Club. Those goods included bottled water, sanitary supplies and disinfecting wipes.
A group of SUU Rural Health Scholars transferred the supplies from trailers to fully load each of the four private airplanes. SUU senior Bryan Pearson, a Cedar City native who plans to attend medical school, was one of those volunteers. “During this time of social distancing, it’s really hard not knowing where you can serve. Having an opportunity like this is really fulfilling to be able to help those who really need it.” “As a club, we are happy
to help deliver critically important medical supplies to the Navajo Nation,” said Brennan M. Wood, Cedar City Rotary Club president. “Our thoughts are with those suffering from this global pandemic and with the Navajo Nation, as well as the brave healthcare workers who are caring for the sick.” Once the airplanes were loaded, the four flights departed for multiple locations in northern Arizona. Simultaneously, another 11 flights organized by With Love, From
Strangers and arranged by Angel Flight West, departed from Phoenix and Flagstaff, Arizona. The flights provided urgently needed PPE supplies and items for community members that were distributed amongst two states to Fort Defiance, Gallup, Chinle, Tuba City and Shiprock on the Navajo Nation. “Ten days ago we put out the word to our Utah and Arizona wings and said ‘who would like to fly this mission,” said Joanne Brattain of Angel Flight West. “Dr. Thuet then coordinates the supplies needed and which of the five airports on the Navajo Nation they should go to.” It took a team of volunteers to coordinate this needed effort from collection contributions, buying supplies and organizing airplanes. And it all started when an SUU alumnus reached out to the university community for help. More flights are planned to the Navajo Nation as money continues to be donated from throughout Cedar City and Utah. Any organization or individual wishing to make a donation can contact Rita Osborn at osborn@suu.edu. —Southern Utah University
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Second Marriages Later in Life by Jeffery J. McKenna Second marriages later in life can be wonderful experiences and often should be encouraged, but they are not without some special considerations. Often, older couples have to cope with adult children who cannot understand why mom or dad wants to remarry. By updating one’s estate plan, many concerns related to the marriage can be minimized. In second marriages later in life, there is often a desire to allow the estate of the first spouse to die to be available for a surviving spouse during his or her life. However, the deceased spouse often wants the estate to ultimately be distributed to his or her children upon the surviving spouse’s death. The best way to ensure that one’s assets are available for a surviving spouse but ultimately distributed to one’s children from a prior marriage is through the use of a trust. The trust can be created within a will (this is called a testamentary trust) or it can be created within a living trust (this is a trust created while one is alive).
Significantly, the trust maker would set forth the terms of the trust according to his or her wishes, and would select the trustee (or trustees) to manage the trust. Upon the death of the trust maker, the trustee would then manage the trust assets subject to those specified wishes of the trust maker. For couples in a second marriage, it is often important to sign a marital agreement that states each spouse can dispose of his or her estate as desired. If such a document is not signed, a surviving spouse could legally attempt to “override” the estate plan of the deceased spouse. Often, a given state’s law will provide that a surviving spouse can “elect against the will.” This means that a surviving spouse is entitled to a spousal share as specified by statute despite the fact that the will may provide differently. Proper estate planning in these circumstances can be a great blessing. It can relieve significant concerns of adult children when a parent remarries later in life, and it can bring peace of mind to the parent, knowing that he or
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THEME: ARMY AND NAVY ACROSS 1. Smoothing tool 5. Broadband access overseeing org. 8. Attorneys' org. 11. Length times width 12. *Lined up single ____ 13. Lump of stuff 14. Carpet attribute 15. Cut the crop 16. Lingo 17. *Entire ship's company 19. Toothy wheel 20. Gives a helping hand 21. They're from mars? 22. Language family, includes Turkic and Mongolian 25. Indian spice mix, pl. 29. Bachelor's last words 30. Baby Ruth component 33. One of the Earnhardts 34. She goes by Lo? 36. Actors' grp. 37. Mister in Madrid 38. Colossal 39. With no effort 41. American cuckoo 42. Leave hastily, two words 44. *Commissioned officer of the lowest rank 46. "____, drink, and be merry" 47. *Omaha ____ 49. Baby whale 51. *It's a wall to a civilian 54. Hands, to #12 Down 55. Check out 56. Cambodian money 58. Welcoming sign 59. Went down slippery slope 60. *Date of Allied landing 61. *Opposite of stern 62. "For ____ a jolly good.." 63. Dried-up
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5. Evil one 6. Wears 7. Porcini mushrooms 8. Aquarium scum 9. Uncouth one 10. Address abbreviation 12. Spanish dictator, 1939-1975 13. *Throwing weapon 16. Ice, dark, and middle, e.g. 18. Pittsburgh Steelers' ____ Field 21. Dojo turf 22. Was sick 23. Parkinson's disease drug 24. African antelope, pl. 25. Gaspar, Balthasar and Melchior 26. Veranda in Honolulu 27. "____ came a spider..."
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After some last-minute Christmas shopping with her grandchildren, my friend was rushing them into the car when four-year-old Jason said, "Grandma, Susie has something in her pocket." He reached in and pulled out a new red barrette. Though she was tired, my friend knew it was important for Susie to put the item back where she had found it. They did just that. Later at the grocery store checkout, the clerk asked, "Have you kids been good so Santa will come?" "I've been very good," replied Jason, "but my sister just robbed your store."
Arm Injury
The doctor told my husband, Al, to use his right arm as much as possible. Al had broken five ribs and his shoulder blade, and had chipped his elbow, all on his right side, in a skydiving accident. One afternoon I had just placed a sandwich, made with my fresh homemade bread, in front of Al when my brother Pete dropped by. Al picked the sandwich up with his right hand and tried to raise it to his mouth. He managed to get it halfway before he had to lower it. He took a deep breath and tried again, but with the same result. The third time he used his left hand to support his right and finally managed to raise it to his mouth. "Would you like a sandwich too?" I asked Pete. "No, thanks," he answered. "That bread looks too heavy for me."
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l A u G h i N g pOiNt!! Fishing Game
I overheard my husband telling our son about a fishing game he downloaded off the Internet: "I played it for only a few minutes and caught two! But you should have seen the one that got away," he continued enthusiastically. "It was at least two megabytes!"
Today's Thought
Could you call sweat "workman's condensation"?
PUNishment
Yesterday, I accidentally swallowed some food coloring. The doctor says I’m okay, but I feel like I’ve dyed a little inside.
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Kenneth R. Garrett 1923 - 2020
BICKNELL - KENNETH ROY GARRETT [Major, USAF, Ret.], born in a one room adobe home in Nephi on August 20, 1923 and died at his ranch home in Bicknell on May 7, 2020. Kenneth was the third born of nine children (8 boys). Kenneth’s older brother Jack died when he was 16, leaving him the oldest and with the responsibility of being the “example” for all of his younger siblings. This duty was never lost on Kenneth. He set the best example he could in every way for his brothers and sister his entire life and was a dutiful and honorable son. When WWII broke out, Kenneth enlisted in the United States Air Corps, ultimately attaining the rank of Major and piloted the B-24 and B-26 bombers. Immediately after D-Day, Kenneth was called to serve a LDS Mission in the Hawaiian Islands. He and his companion were among the first missionaries to the Islands following the war. During his mission, he developed a great love for the Pacific Island people. He maintained relationships with many of the converts and members that he had met there when he returned to the mainland and for years to come. Upon returning from his mission, Kenneth was accepted into University of Utah as a history major while also attending law school there. He was admitted to the State Bar of Utah in 1953. While attending law school, he met his eternal sweetheart, Dorothy (Dotti) Glines Garrett at an ice cream parlor adjacent to the Salt Lake Temple the weekend of church conference. He has always maintained it was love at first sight. Kenneth and Dotti were married in the Salt Lake Temple and sealed for all time and eternity on June 29, 1951. Kenneth and Dotti moved to California in 1955 and shortly thereafter Kenneth became a member of a prominent Los Angeles law firm. He quickly caught the attention of the senior partners because of his incredible work ethic and prowess in the courtroom. Soon after, Kenneth was made a partner and sent to open a brand new office in the emerging suburb of Orange County, California. In 1966 he established his own firm and rose to prominence in the civil trial arena. He was revered by his colleagues and the judges, and often referred to as “Honest Abe” in the hallways of the courthouse. He was a member of numerous professional organizations, including the distinguished American College of Trial Lawyers. His legal career spanned more than 50 years In 1967, Kenneth and Dotti began their legacy of ranching in Southern Utah where they established the Flying K-D Ranch, raising Charolais cattle in Bicknell and Torrey, and farming in Lyman. Kenneth’s family had deep roots in Wayne County. Kenneth had a lifelong passion for flying. He would fly his beloved Cessna 210 (“Mike”) between California, Utah and points beyond, frequently. In 1978, Kenneth had the misfortune of a mechanical failure that led to a “wheel’s up” landing at John Wayne Airport. In typical Kenneth fashion, he remained calm and collected and landed Mike with absolute precision. Job well done, sir. In California, Kenneth served as a Bishop and member of the High Council in the Orange Stake. He loved the Lord and had a true and everlasting testimony in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Kenneth and Dotti were involved in numerous philanthropic organizations and gave generously of their time and resources to help others in need. Kenneth was preceded in death by his enteral companion, Dotti, his parents, Brigham Floyd and Norma Blackett Garrett, his brothers, Jack, Carl, Marcus (Garvene), Verl and Clyde (Carolyn). He is survived by his children David Kenneth (Theresa), Sharing Chapman Anderson, Kelly John and Elena Seal (Todd), and foster children Arvella Merrill and Lucy Tsosie, along with 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, his brothers Richard (Gayle), Michael (Connee), sister Bonnie (Leo) and sisterin-law Lucille (Verl). The family wishes to thank his most adored caregivers Sarah Rees and Miriam Musser for their gracious and loving care in his home. Kenneth will be laid to rest next to Dotti at a family graveside service in the Vine Bluff Cemetery, Nephi, Utah. There will be viewing on Friday, May 15, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Springer Turner Funeral Home, 260 North 400 West in Richfield, Utah. Burial with military honors accorded by the Harold Brown American Legion Post #92 and the Utah Honor Guard will be in the Vine Bluff Cemetery in Nephi, Utah, under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. A funeral will be held at a date to be announced in the future. 65 Mike, OUT! On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com
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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com On Mother’s Day, we went down to Escobar’s in Kanab. It is as good as I remembered. Rosa and all her help had masks on, and the seating was like it was supposed to be, which was at every other booth. One thing different was that there was quite a bit of traffic going each direction, which is good for the tourist business. Garfield County could be number one in the country in high priced gas. Hatch started out with $1.99 a gallon gas, and it was the same all the way down 89 until Kanab, where Silver Eagle was $1.93. Because of the tourists now coming through to our area, most businesses outside of Garfield County are wearing masks and gloves. The best one is at Costco, where they clean the gas pumps after each use. Also, to enter the store you have to have a mask or they will give you one to wear. They have people whose only job is to wipe down the handles in the frozen food section. We again went down to St. George through Zion, and there were about ten cars on the road. Again, it was like having the park to ourselves. We even stopped in the tunnel to look out the windows, and no one came. In Springdale, my favorite candy store was open for the first time in a month. Even though I was an hour early, they let me in so that I could get my licorice store built up. They also had masks and gloves on. Every out of town store we have gone to lately; including Walmart, Home Depot, Dollar Store, and IFA; all are practicing separation and wearing gloves and masks. Last week, I went to John Orton’s supply store and got some of his stage one fertilizer. Boy, does it work. You can almost see the grass grow. The downside is that I have had to mow the lawn twice this last week. Remember, honor and
support our nation’s heroes. Wear a poppy to honor those who have worn our nation’s uniform. Poppys will be available at local businesses. National Poppy Day is May 22, 2020, which is the Friday before Memorial Day. Call Pat at 690-0099 with questions. We are coming up on Memorial Day weekend, and it is time to put up the grave markers by the American Legion. If you see a grave that doesn’t have one of these crosses, please give me a call at 676-2418. Panguitch High School graduation will be on May 20 this year. It is going to be something really well thought out that the kids will remember forever. There are 39 students in this class. If you look around town, there are pictures of the students on their home lawns. Each light post in town will have a poster with each graduate's picture on it. There will be a parade of the students down Main and Center Street, which will be blocked off. There will be a number of other events going on that evening, and it should be a fun evening for the graduates. The coronavirus is still raging on with 1.2 million confirmed cases, and now, 86,000 deaths from it in the U.S. The new estimate from the University Of Washington State, which has been the standard until now, is that 136,000 will be killed by the virus by August. At 2,000 dying each day, it may not take that long. With the opening of most states to business as usual, it is expected to rise to 3,000 a day. This is about the same as was killed in the one day of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center in New York. The president blames much of his problems on the World Health Organization and has suspended US. funding for the United Nations body. His administration is
Push Pack Program
businesses can help by donating PPE. Visit userve.utah. gov/ppe/ for more information on how to donate if you have PPE. —Governor Gary R. Herbert
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special projects staff modeled expected PPE usage based on national data and reached out to the private sector for help,” said Theresa A. Foxley, president and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah). “The State’s Unified Command is providing logistical expertise to get these critical supplies where they are needed most.” Buying PPE In the long term, businesses in need of PPE (including masks, sanitizer, disinfectant, and other items) are encouraged to purchase these supplies from local Utah vendors. The State maintains a list of those vendors at coronavirus.utah.gov/business/#utahppe-resources. Utah vendors with PPE to sell can submit a request to be listed on the site coronavirus.utah.gov. Donating PPE Healthcare workers and businesses remain in need of PPE to help ensure they and those they serve are protected as they operate during the pandemic. Individuals and
refusing to join WHO's new initiative, which is spearheaded by French President Emmanuel Macron, to accelerate cooperation on a coronavirus vaccine and to share research treatment and medicines among all countries. I wonder whether this news out of Oxford, UK will affect those of us in America because of this decision not to share research. Scientists at the Oxford University Jenner Institute showed in previous trials that similar shots, including one against a different coronavirus, are harmless to humans. Six rhesus macaque monkeys given the vaccine were found to be free of Covid-19 a month after they were exposed to heavy quantities of the virus, an exposure that sickened other macaques in the lab. Sarah Gilbert, a professor of vaccinology at Oxford, says she is 80% confident the shot will work on humans. They are jump starting a trial involving 6,000 participants. If it does work, several million doses could be available by September. I get a news magazine called “The Week,” and I want to add to the opinion letter about the "bs" that the president puts out on his daily babble and how much time was used in the last 13 hours on Covid-19. He devoted two hours to attacks, forty-five minutes to praising himself and his administration and 4.5 minutes offering condolences to the families of the 80,000 Americans who’ve died. In one-third of his answers to questions, he attacked someone; including state governors, President Obama and the press. He makes many of us want to throw up when he defends someone like Michael Flynn, who pled guilty to lying about his contacts with Russia and the $800,000 he got from Turkey to lobby for them. However, as the president has said before, he could shoot someone on Central Avenue in New York, and he still wouldn’t lose any of his base. I got an e-mail from someone that wants me to put in something good about the president, and I thought I finally had something to say. He was going to stop his daily briefing
shows. However, he changed his mind. I think that the late night comic show hosts complained that he would kill their dialog if he stopped his briefing. There was more crummy news about the West’s mega drought. The severe drought that has plagued the western U.S. for two decades is as bad or worse than any spell in the past 1,200 years. This drought has been intensifying wildfire seasons and depleting reservoirs. Researchers examined tree-ring data from nine states, including Utah. We now have enough observations of current drought and tree-ring records of past droughts to say that we’re on the same trajectory as the worst prehistoric droughts. Park Williams from Columbia University and his team identified four previous mega droughts in the 9th, 12th, 13th and 16th centuries. They found that the 19 year period from 2000 to 2018 was drier than the three earlier droughts and on a par with the fourth, which stretched from 1575 to 1603. Because of the tariffs on China, China has started to purchase goods like beef and pork products from Australia. With the shutdown of the schools, the dairy industry has been dumping six million gallons of milk a day. The pork industry is having to kill off their pigs because they haven’t any buyers. Many of the country's food banks are empty. Finally, the Federal Government is going to buy their products and give them to the food banks instead of giving out money to farmers. Amen! Just because the state is taking off some of the restrictions, it is no time to let up on the virus. Wear a mask, even though they aren’t that uncomfortable, and stay away from others. We live in what is a safe area. But, we depend on the tourist trade, and it is not as safe as it was a couple of weeks ago. Stay safe and stay home. As one gets older, you realize you’re never going to be really good at anything, especially golf. Mack O.
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LegaL Notices NOTICE OF INTENT TO ANNEX PANGUITCH CITY An annexation petition has been filed with Panguitch City for the purpose of annexing an area into Panguitch City. The Panguitch City Council received the notice of certification on April 24, 2020. The complete annexation petition can be viewed on panguitch.com and is available for inspection and copying at the Panguitch City office. Written protests or letters of support for the proposed annexations can be delivered to the Panguitch City Recorder at 25 S. 200 E. by May 24, 2020. A final public hearing on the annexation petition will be held May 26 2020 at the regular Panguitch City Council meeting. All of the following Parcel Descriptions fall within a portion of Old Field Lot 8, Local Field Survey, as fenced and occupied, in Section 28, Township 34 South, Range 5 West, S.L.B.&M., Utah, and the intent of the deed from Olive Cooper to Dell Cooper, recorded January 14, 1948, No. 32932, and occupied by the Cooper family. MINOR LOT PARCEL H - KACEY OWENS-SURVEYED DESCRIPTION Commencing at the Northwest Corner Section 28, Township 34 South, Range 5 West, Salt Lake Base & Meridian, Utah; thence South 00°00'29" East along the west boundary of said Section 28, 747.49 feet; thence North 89°59'31" East 764.46 feet to the True Point of Beginning, which point lies on the south boundary of old Field Lot 8, Local Field Survey, as fenced, in said Section 28; and running thence North 00°01'37" East 150.00 feet; thence North 89°01'42" East 346.40 feet to the east boundary of said old Field Lot 8; thence South 04°05'07" West along the east boundary of said old Field Lot 8, 138.45 feet; thence South 38°52'02" West 12.65 feet; thence South 81°54'53" West 19.50 feet to the south boundary of said old Field Lot 8; thence South 89°02'05" West along the south boundary of said old Field Lot 8, 309.36 feet to the point of beginning containing 1.173 acres. MINOR LOT PARCEL I - KACEY OWENS-SURVEYED DESCRIPTION Commencing at the Northwest Corner Section 28, Township 34 South, Range 5 West, Salt Lake Base & Meridian, Utah; thence South 00°00'29" East along the west boundary of said Section 28, 102.03 feet; thence North 89°59'31" East 1120.10 feet to the True Point of Beginning, which point is the Northeast Corner of old Field Lot 8, Local Field Survey, as fenced, in said Section 28; and running thence South 00°01'20" West along the east boundary of said Field Lot 8, 363.85 feet; thence South 04°05'07" West along said east boundary of Field Lot 8, 126.08 feet; thence South 89°01'42" West 346.40 feet; thence North 00°01'37" East 485.02 feet to the north boundary of said old Field Lot 8; thence North 88°18'45" East along the north boundary of said old Field Lot 8, in said Section 28, 355.40 feet to the point of beginning containing 3.96 acres. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 30 and MAY 7 & 14, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE PANGUITCH CEMETERY DISTRICT Please remove flowers and other items from around the head stones, so the cemetery can be made ready for Memorial Day. Thank You, PANGUITCH CEMETERY BOARD Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 14 & 21, 2020 INVITATION TO BID WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT Wayne School District is accepting bids for a mobile home frame. It is 40 feet x 14 feet and has 3 axles with wheels and tires. It is located at Wayne High School. There is a minimum bid of $400. Bids will be accepted until May 29 at 12:00 P.M. Bids can be mailed to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and provider and reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 14 & 21, 2020 NOTICE OF TAX SALE WAYNE COUNTY Notice is hereby given that on May 28, 2020 at 10 o’clock am, at the front door of the county courthouse, in Wayne County, Utah, 18 South Main, Loa, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash, under the provision of Section 59-2-1351, the following described real property located in the county and now delinquent and subject to tax sale. Bids for less than the total amount of taxes, interest, penalty and administrative costs which are a charge upon the real estate will not be accepted. Parcel 1: 03-0118-0028 / H-19-1 Barbara Joan Ekker Trustee c/o Justin Ekker Commencing 23 1/2 rods East of the Southwest Corner of the NE1/4SE1/4 of Section 16 T28S R11E SLM thence West 263 feet thence North 6 rods thence East 63 feet thence South 6 rods to the point of beginning. Containing 0.597 acre m-l Parcel 2: 03-0117-0048 / C-48 John Herbert Dalton All of Lot 4 Block N Plat A Caineville Townsite Survey Located in Section 35 T28S R8E SLB&M Containing 0.90 acre m-l IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal on April 24, 2020. Ryan Torgerson, Wayne County Auditor Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on APRIL 30 and MAY 7, 14 & 21, 2020 NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INTENDED USE: SAND & GRAVEL REMOVAL ON EXISTING INDUSTRIAL ZONED PROPERTY ZONE CHANGE REQUESTED BY: JAMES B POTTER TRUSTEE & MICHAEL JAMES POTTER A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON: May 27, 2020 @ 7 PM WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LEGAL DES: 17 Acres m-l in the El/2NE1/4SE1/4 Section 36 T27S R2E SLB&M Parcel: part of 01-0008-0048 / 0-48 Located at approx 850 N 380 E Loa, UT 84747 Due to Covid-19, we ask that all interested parties designate one representative to attend the meeting. If possible, please mail your comments and concerns in. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 14 & 21, 2020
PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTION OF 2020/2021 BUDGET Panguitch City will hold a public hearing on May 26, 2020 at 6:45 p.m. Please attend the zoom meeting listed below: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwucu6hqjotGdHUoouaEjz1xu6p8baoujg2 The purpose of the public hearing is to adopt the 2020/2021 budget. The public may inspect the budget at the city office after May 18, 2020 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 14 & 21, 2020
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Kay Hickman 1933 - 2020
TORREY - Our hard working Dad, Grandpa, GreatGrandpa, Great-Great-Grandpa, Uncle and Friend, Byron Kay Hickman, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on May 3, 2020, after a short illness. He was born January 6, 1933 in Torrey, a son of Joseph and Ida Pearl Cooper Hickman. He graduated from Wayne High School, Class of 1951 and then served in the United States Army for two years. Kay married Frances King July 15, 1954 in Torrey. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple September 6, 1963. She preceded him in death on June 1, 2015. Kay is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served as Scout Master for ten years, and secretary in the High Priest Quorum as well as a counselor. Dad was a hard worker. He liked keeping his hands busy, doing whatever needed to be done. He loved woodworking, farming, driving the old tractor and building and repairing things. He loved taking care of his animals. He was a big tease and enjoyed teasing the grandkids. Most of all, he loved being with and spending time with his kids, grandkids and greatgrandkids on the farm. Kay is survived by his children: McKay (Sandy) Hickman of Torrey; Peggy Sue (Ed Zalkus) Hickman of Murray; Mary (Ron) Graham of Sigurd and Torrey; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. He is preceded in death by his wife; his parents; his parents-in-law: Oral and Alice King; his sister, Muriel and Neldon Torgerson; and a son-in-law: Garrie Rutta. Graveside services were held on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. in the Torrey Cemetery. Friends were able to call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home in Richfield, Friday evening from 6 to 8 P.M Burial with military honors accorded by the Harold Brown American Legion Post #92 and the Utah Honor Guard will be in the Torrey Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com
May 14, 2020
O bituaries Gloria Porter
ESCALANTE - Gloria Ricketts Porter, 75, passed away May 5, 2020 in Panguitch. She was born October 9, 1944 in Richfield to M.E. "Lyle" and Nelda Day Ricketts. She spent her childhood growing up in Antimony, UT and attended school in Circleville, UT. In 1960, Gloria met Marvin Porter from Escalante, UT and after a short time together, they were married August 20, 1960 in Pioche, NV, then made their home in Escalante. While Marvin was in the Army, Gloria lived between Antimony and Escalante. After 8 months, she joined him in Ft. Riley, KS, spending the next 16 months there, where their daughter Natalie Jo was born. This was a joyful occasion for her. Six months after Natalie was born, she moved back to Escalante for 9 months while Marvin was in Korea. In the meantime a son, Lennie Don was born. After Marvin’s release from the Army, Gloria followed him all over from Fallon, NV to Utah and ending up in Mesa, AZ, where another son, Scott Allen was born. He only lived three days. Gloria mourned his passing the rest of her life. Moving back to Escalante, where she spent the rest of her life, Gloria was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints where she served in several capacities on the stake and ward level. She had a very strong testimony of her Savior and the power of prayer. Gloria and Marvin’s marriage was solemnized in the St. George Temple on December 2, 1995. This was a highlight of her life to be joined together for time and eternity. Eventually her entire family was sealed together. She was also a member of the Escalante Lion’s Club. Most of Gloria’s later years, she suffered from extreme pain due to arthritis and several surgeries. At the time of her passing, she and Marvin had 60 wonderful years together and she is no longer in pain. She is survived by her husband, Marvin; children: Natalie Jo (Jeff) Outzen, Lennie (Gwen) Porter; 7 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Janet Anderson. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Scott Allen Porter; in-laws, Orland and Maralda Porter; siblings: Beth Knell, Max (Patricia) Ricketts, Bud Ricketts and Ardell Ricketts; brother-in-law, Lloyd Anderson. Private family graveside services will be held today, May 14, 2020 at 12:00 Noon in the Escalante Cemetery. Online guestbook and live streaming of the services can be found at www.maglebymortuary.com under Gloria’s obituary. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.
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LegaL Notices NOTICE OF FINAL TAX SALE Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of May, 2020 at 10:00 o’clock a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash, under the provisions of Section 59-2-1351.1, the following described real property located in the county and now delinquent and subject to tax sale. A bid for less than the total amount of taxes, interest, penalty, and administrative cost which are a charge upon the real estate will not be accepted. NOTICE: The Garfield County Recorder’s Office has maps available upon request for a nominal fee. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO DETERMINE THE PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE LAND, ITS GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, ACCESSIBILITY AND AVAILABILITY OR VALIDITY OF WATER RIGHTS. PARCEL 1. Virgil R and Lola A Preston 531-P Via Estrada Laguna Woods, CA 92637 HU-4-28 14-0053-0129 All of Lot 28, Block 4, Hercules Subdivision. Total Fees and Taxes Due: $482.82 PARCEL 2. Kyle and Cindy Stewart PO Box 618 Panguitch, UT 84759 HU-6-6 14-0053-0210 All of lot 6, Block 6, Hercules Subdivision. Total Fees and Taxes Due: $554.56 PARCEL 3. Kyle and Cindy Stewart PO Box 618 Panguitch, UT 84759 HU-6-7 14-0053-0211 All of lot 7, Block 6, Hercules Subdivision. Total Fees and Taxes Due: $554.56 PARCEL 4. Kyle and Cindy Stewart PO Box 618 Panguitch, UT 84759 HU-6-8 14-0053-0212 All of lot 8, Block 6, Hercules Subdivision. Total Fees and Taxes Due: $554.56 PARCEL 5. Kyle and
Cindy Stewart PO Box 618 Panguitch, UT 84759 HU-6-19 14-0053-0223 All of lot 19, Block 6, Hercules Subdivision. Total Fees and Taxes Due: $554.56 PARCEL 6. Betty E Pritchard c/o Lois Dawson 2601 Big Cedar Edmond, OK 73012 HU-6-25 14-0053-0229 All of lot 25, Block 6, Hercules Subdivision. Total Fees and Taxes Due: $495.62 PARCEL 7. Jaymie L Songer 3195 County Road 1 Montrose, CO 814039438 ERTS2-34 20-0031-0034 All of lot 34, Ticaboo Subdivision Plat II 2nd Amended. Total Fees and Taxes Due: $11,417.02 PARCEL 8. Merle D and Sharon R Shirk 9995 Carbon Road Broomfield, CO 800209771 ERTS3-48 20-0032-0048 All of lot 48 Ticaboo Subdivision Plat II 4th Amended. Total Fees and Taxes Due: $11,951.42
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 24th day of April, 2020. Camille A. Moore Garfield County Auditor Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Tuesday, May 26th at 10:40 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: Garfield County Ordinance No. 2020-8 Remote Yurt Compliance Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 14 & 21, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Tuesday, May 26th at 10:50 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: Garfield County Ordinance No. 2020-9 Mobile Home & Recreational Coach Amendments Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 14 & 21, 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 Jun. 10, 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) 97-2448 (A81966): David B. and Jill Y. Holladay propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (4 Miles Southeast of Boulder) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 97-2369 (a45697): Bruce L. Miller, Jr. 2002 Trust propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (Boulder Town) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-89 (a45739): USA Forest Service propose(s) using 0.03 cfs OR 2.92 ac-ft. from the Antimony Creek (3/4 miles south of Dry Lake) for STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 14 & 21, 2020
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We are looking for friendly, hardworking professionals who enjoy the hospitality industry and interaction with guests. 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 Science Teacher at Escalante High School District Wide Elementary School Counselor One-Quarter Time District Wide Distance Learning Specialist Full-Time Transportation Mechanic/Auto Mechanics Teacher at Panguitch High School Full-Time Elementary Teacher at Escalante Elementary School Half-Time CTE Teacher at Escalante High School Full-Time 6th Grade Teacher at Bryce Valley Elementary School Half-Time Kindergarten Teacher at Bryce Valley Elementary School Half-Time SpEd Preschool Teacher at Bryce Valley Elementary School 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.
LegaL Notices ACCEPTING BIDS BRYCE CANYON CITY Bryce Canyon City will be accepting sealed bids for weight equipment from the Bryce Canyon City Firehouse as a whole. *Minimum $5,000* The equipment is available for inspection Monday-Friday from 9-3. For emailed pictures of the equipment, you can contact brycecanyoncity@gmail.com. Bids will be accepted until we close them on May 28th at 5pm. Bids will then be opened June 4th at 10am during the Town Council Meeting. To look at equipment, contact Taryn Syrett (435)231-3950. To mail a bid in, send your sealed bid price to: Taryn Syrett PO Box 640028, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 14 & 21, 2020 BLOCK GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE (SSBG) SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT The Six County Association of Governments is accepting written applications for FY 20/2155W funds. Applications must be submitted by May 18th, 2020 to the Housing and Community Action Department located at 250 North Main suite B-38. Requests may be mailed to P.O. Box 820 Richfield, UT 84701 or emailed to mcallred@sixcounty.com. Funding must be used by service providers for social service clients on a reimbursement for service basis. For more details contact the Housing and Community Action Department 435-893-0744. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 14, 2020
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