The Wayne & Garfield County Insider May 21, 2020

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Thursday, May 21, 2020

Wayne County 4-H Reaches Out in Service Amid COVID-19 Pandemic WAYNE COUNTY - On April 28, 2020, it was announced that Wayne County 4-H took third place for groups in the Vietnam Veteran Paracord Challenge hosted

by Operation Gratitude.

Operation Gratitude is a non-profit organization that serves military veterans and first responders nationwide.

They host many opportunities for volunteer work and service.

The Vietnam Veteran Paracord Challenge was a competition for individuals and groups to make paracord bracelets that will be given to Vietnam veterans as a "thank you" gift. It was held in honor of Vietnam Memorial Day on March 29th. This was also during the COVID-19 stay at home directive. USU Extension in Wayne County had to cancel their 4-H afterschool activities.

A large amount of paracord had already been purchased for these events. In the interest of making the best of Paracord Challenge Cont'd on page 3

Issue # 1360

Wayne County Fire Acquires Two New Fire Engines

North County Fire District Board in San Diego approves donation of 1997 HME engine to Wayne County Fire District

Courtesy Steve Lutz

North County Fire District in San Diego has donated a 1997 HME engine to Wayne County Fire District. The transfer from the old 1982 Lafrance to the new engine was less ceremonious than desired, as the Lafrance became disabled en route to the Lyman headquarters.

Steve Lutz has also reacquired a truck from Brian Head that he purchased when he was employed there as chief in 1982.

WAYNE COUNTY - The Wayne County Fire Department is on a roll, except when they are not. On Wednesday, May 13, the Hanksville engine was en route to Lyman when it threw a driveline. This caused the truck to slam to a stop in the middle of Highway 24 in Capitol Reef. Luckily, the fire-

Officials Urge Utahns: Be Patient with COVID-19 Restrictions

Courtesy Utah News Connection

State Epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn says state officials are taking a slow approach to easing restrictions such as social distancing and face masks to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

SALT LAKE CITY Health officials say Utah is one of the states least affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and that is bringing some calls to ease restrictions.

Most of the state currently is under an orange alert, for moderate precautions, but some Utahns say the state should move to a yellow, or low, alert, in which guidelines for social distancing and the other precautions are eased.

Red is the highest alert and green the lowest.

Dr. Angela Dunn, state epidemiologist with the Utah Department of Health, says while Utah is doing better than many other states, there is still a need for caution.

"It can be hard for individuals to understand why we're asking them to continue limiting their exposure

to certain people and maintain social distancing practices when we aren't seeing those deaths and the disease at really high levels here in Utah," she states.

At a briefing, Dunn announced that there were 188 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 6,620 in Utah. Two new deaths were reported, for a total of 75.

In a recent study, Utah was ranked as the state where the population is least vulnerable to the coronavirus.

Dunn says much of that is due to Utah having a young population. But she adds that the state has now tested more than 156,000 Utahns and has a better picture of how the virus spreads.

"Our testing capacity and our ability to contact-trace evBe Patient

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

THURS. MAY 21 - WED. MAY 27

Some showers and clouds bring a small dip in temps this week.

Fri may bring up to 20 mph winds, leading into 30% chance of showers Sat. Slight chances of precip the rest of the week. Highs of 60s and low 70s, with mid 70s by next Tues; lows 30s and 40s.

fighters were on their last drive in the old 1982 Lafrance to receive a new engine at what was to be a nice ceremony at headquarters in Lyman. The district had acquired a 1997 HME engine that was kindly donated

by North County FD in San Diego, and the idea was to video the transfer of equipment from

old to new with the help of the other Wayne County Fire Officers. Instead, all they got was a snapshop of the disabled engine and a group photo with the new one.

Milt Davies, currently of Cedar City and a former North New Fire Trucks Cont'd on page 2

Rental Assistance Program Launched for Renters Impacted

by COVID-19 SALT LAKE CITY - The Housing and Community Development Division of the Utah Department of Workforce Services launched a new Rental Assistance Program for renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. More than $4 million is available through several programs, which will be implemented by regional agencies throughout the state.

The Rental Assistance Program is targeted to help individuals whose income has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but have been found ineligible for unemployment benefits.

Monthly rent payments of up to $1,500 can be made directly to landlords.

“There is a lot of assistance available right now through unemployment and other programs, but we know there are individuals and families in Utah who may be falling through the cracks,” said Jonathan Hardy, Housing and Community Development Division Director. “We don’t want anyone to lose their housing as a result of this pandemic.”

Of the available funding, $1 million is from existing federal HOME funds that might normally go to affordRental Assistance

Garfield County Commission May 11

GARFIELD COUNTY The Garfield County Commission held a public hearing for and then approved the bylaws establishing a County Economic Development Board at their May 11 meeting in Panguitch. The board will assist the County Commission in administering the new Rural County Grant Program.

First, though, Commission Chair Leland Pollock called for commissioners’ board reports: Commissioner David Tebbs reported on Tropic’s Mule Days that occurred the previous weekend. He said there was “better attendance than normal,” as well as the “best mule sale ever, with the average price per mule around $12K." He said the organizers arranged appropriate social distancing and hand washing stations.

Tebbs said fire season is now open. No restrictions are in place yet, but ground surfaces are dry enough to create hazardous conditions. He suggested notifying authorities before burning.

Commissioner Jerry Taylor said the Tri-County Economic Recovery Taskforce continues to meet via zoom weekly, Monday at 6pm. Southern Utah University wants to do a presentation about the Escalante Dinosaur

Museum and Science Center after classes start again.

Hut-to-Hut mountain biking enterprise is constructing its first unit at Tom Best Spring Road, to be followed by a hut at Sand Creek. Taylor said the owner has $1M invested “and will bring in a lot of people who like to ride trails.” Plus, he said “someone has to take care of these facilities on a daily basis, so it’ll create jobs." Census 2020 continues, with mayors being asked to make sure everyone participates. Census surveys are to be finished in July. The Escalante branch opening of State Bank of Southern Utah brought back four jobs to the town. Taylor acknowledged Wells Fargo’s willingness to work with Escalante. He encouraged community members to get involved with local banks and businesses. The August Congressional Staff Briefing at Ruby’s is still scheduled. Taylor said that over $60K has been raised to help fund the 20 Congressional staff members who have signed up. Taylor spoke with USDA Director Randy Parker and staff about expanding opportunities for affordable housing in Garfield County.

He reported no other details.

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Joann Miller Week in Panguitch Honors a Hometown Hero

Courtesy Steve Lee

On May 13, children in Panguitch collect cans to take to the Lion's Club recycling bins during Joann Miller Week. The week of civic duties was inspired by the late Joann Miller, who was posthumously awarded the Hometown Hero Award by Panguitch City Mayor Kim Soper.

PANGUITCH - On Mother's Day, May 10th, Panguitch City Mayor Kim Soper posthumously awarded the Hometown Hero Award to the late Joann Miller. The award was presented to and accepted

by Wayne Miller, Joann's eldest son, on behalf of the entire Joann Miller family.

In March of this year, Panguitch City resident Kath-

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leen Cooper presented an idea to the city council that the city's annual "Beautification Week" be renamed in honor of Mrs. Miller, who passed away in September 2019. The city council unanimously agreed to this change, and earlier this week, the community celebrated its first annual "Joann Miller Week" by participating in a number of activities

These ranged from gardening, art, and recycling, to a citywide cleanup, in which community members flocked to the city streets to pick up litter. The group of children at Nan's Daycare was especially active in their civic duties this week, which was an inspiraHometown Hero Cont'd on page 2

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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The man who graduates today and stops learning tomorrow is uneducated the day after.

—Newton D. Baker

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Letters to the Editor

Public Comments Should be Allowed at Regular Garfield Commission Meetings No wait, there is an exception. This was made clear in the May 11th Garfield County Commission meeting when Leland Pollock made an exception to his rule, saying the exception was reasonable because the person asking to comment had done a lot of volunteer work for the county. This exception is not reasonable or ethical.

Public comments can be helpful in public meetings.

Garfield County Commissioners ask instead that you call them with your comments. Talking to a commissioner on the phone is not the same as allowing citizens to stand before the commission and the audience to make

comments or state their concerns. Public comment periods allow an opportunity for members of the public to inform the commission about their views. Allowing a citizen to be heard by both the county officials, as well as other citizens, completes the circle that allows for better communication and better understanding and hopefully better understood decisions made by public officials.

The Garfield County Commission would better serve the county by allowing for public comment periods during all its meetings.

Kristina Karlsson, Garfield County Citizen

BLM Utah Resource Advisory Council to Hold Conference Call Meeting

SALT LAKE CITY - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a meeting of the Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) via conference call on June 10, 2020. The meeting will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is welcome to join the conference call.

Advisory committees provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior on public land resource and management issues. Advisory committees are sounding boards for BLM initiatives, regulatory proposals, and policy changes.

Each citizen-based committee consists of up to 15 members that represent diverse interests present in the local community. Advisory committees are critical in assisting the BLM in continuing to be a good neighbor in the communities that we serve.

Planned agenda items for the June 10 meeting of the Utah RAC include BLM Utah priorities, Desolation River Program and Price Field Office Campground Business Plans, wild horse and burro program update, BLM regulations update, Washington County planning updates, and other issues as appropriate.

The meeting agenda is avail-

able at https://www.blm.gov/ get-involved/resource-advisory-council/near-you/utah/RAC The public may orally address the RAC from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on June 10. Depending on the number of people wishing to comment and time available, the amount of time for individual oral comments may be limited. If you wish to listen to the teleconference or orally present during the public comment period, please notify Lola Bird, Public Affairs Specialist, at lbird@blm. gov or (801) 539-4033 by June 3, 2020. Written statements to address the RAC may also be sent via email to BLM_UT_ External_Affairs@blm.gov with the subject line “Utah RAC Meeting.”

For more information about the upcoming RAC meeting, please contact Lola Bird at (801) 539-4033 or lbird@blm.gov. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to leave a message or question for the above individual. The FRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours.

—Bureau of Land Management

New Fire Trucks: A letter from

Lutz that Davies describes as containing "the best sob story ever" did the trick, and the North County Fire District Board approved a donation.

—Wayne County Fire District New Fire Trucks

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County Chief, had told Wayne Chief Steve Lutz that the HME had been declared surplus and could be purchased for a reasonable $30,000. Lutz immediately knew that Hanksville really needed a newer engine and that they couldn’t afford to buy it. He contacted North County and had a long series of conversations. A letter from Lutz that Davies describes as containing "the best sob story ever" did the trick, and the North County Fire District Board approved a donation.

After some COVID fears had abated, Commissioner Blackburn and Captain Josh Brown of Loa drove overnight to San Diego to pick up the engine and drove it back at a stately but steady 62 mph. Twenty-six hours after leaving, they were back in the county, thrilled and exhausted.

Following the ceremonial photo op at Lyman, Battalion Chief Jeff Pei of Hanksville tested the pump on the new engine by drenching the fire officers with the deck gun

mounted on top. He claimed it was an accident. The officers were not so sure but were gratified that Pei drenched himself, too. Eventually, a wrecker from Sevier County arrived with the old Lafrance. The Hanksville guys made the equipment transfer, by themselves, in the dark and returned home at midnight. They were tired and damp but as happy as kids on Christmas morning.

Lutz also acquired a 4WD drive engine from Brian Head that he had purchased in 1982 when he was the chief there. It still only had 7,700 miles on it.

"It’s slow and older, but it will be just what we need to protect some of our wildland-urban interface areas that have roads that other structure engines just can’t handle," says Lutz.

Wayne County sends a hearty "Thank You" to Chiefs Steve Abbott and Kevin Mahr of North County, Ret. Chief Davies, Brian Head Chief Dan Benson and everyone who so kindly helped WCFD upgrade our services to the people of Wayne County.

—Wayne County Fire District

Boulder Planning Commission May

by Tessa Barkan BOULDER - The Boul- be legal for them to subdivide. der Town Planning CommisOberhansly answered sion meeting was held via that though the five-hundred Zoom. A toll-free number was and seventy acre ranch conalso available for people to tains seven different lots of call in. record, they have the right to During the initial public subdivide it into five acre lots comment period, one com- and are not limited by these menter asked if more informa- seven lots of record. tion was available about the Shawn Owen, co-owner proposed Boulder Arts and of the ranch, then responded Cultural Center, for which to these concerns. He first there will be a public hear- stated that the proposed locaing next month. Zoning Ad- tion for the two tiny houses ministrator Curtis Oberhansly is the lowest impact option responded. He stated that the because the infrastructure is center would have both an already there. Three cement agricultural education com- blocks with hookups are alponent, including spreading ready in place, which the preawareness on the use of con- vious owners used for RVs, servation easements to protect and they see as a good option agricultural land, and an art for the tiny houses. Owen component, similar to what stated that he is sensitive to the Boulder Arts Council of- traffic on the road, however, fers, such as gallery shows that most people who stay and programs throughout the there have a limited number year. of trips because they often The meeting then moved come together as big families to a public hearing and dis- and choose to cook and spend cussion on the Sugarloaf Val- time down at the ranch. He ley Farms Guest Ranch Con- stated his wish that all revenue ditional Use Permit (CUP). could be gained from the land, Oberhansly introduced the through ranching and growing project. Last August, Sugar- food, however, that tourism is loaf Valley Farms was grant- financially essential in order ed a CUP for three separate to operate the ranch. He stated dwellings as a guest ranch. that he would rather use any The current application was other option than subdividing for two new tiny house units. to maintain financial stability, Whereas, the buildings for the however, it is an option that previous CUP were pre-ex- they have discussed. isting structures, these would Another commissioner be two new structures, which stated that they didn’t believe therefore must follow current they have “a leg to stand on” building codes, including put- to justify denying the CUP. A ting them on permanent foun- vote was taken, and the CUP dations. was a granted by a vote of 3:2; The public hearing then Colleen Thomspon, Haylee commenced. No public com- Apperson, and Judy Drain in ments were made. Members favor; Josey Muse and Matof the planning commission thew Cochran opposed. then asked questions and Following this, Town made comments. One stated Clerk Michala Alldredge disthat the property is in the cussed the Residential Short GMU area, and the existing Term Rental (RSTR) mapping structures were grandfathered status. She is creating a map in. However, the two new overlay, as well as a spreadstructures would mean there sheet, that shows the different would be five dwellings on a zones of Upper, Middle, and lot that should only have one Lower Boulder to keep track legal dwelling. This will also of the locations of permanent have a cumulative effect on residents and RSTRs. She will the residential area. Traffic on present more at the next meetLower Boulder Road is an is- ing. sue as the road is narrow, and An update was then givuse is increasing with a num- en on the Table of Uses work ber of legal commercial activ- group. They plan to have a ities already occurring. document with definitions Another commissioner ready for the next meeting, agreed and stated that, with and then will combine their the General Plan in mind, the work with the group working existing structures are accept- with Lee Nellis. Lee Nellis able as a guest ranch, howev- spoke about their progress, er, adding units may not be in and they have been discussing line with responsible growth. the issue of how residential A third commissioner areas can accommodate comvoiced concern about the pos- mercial uses. sibility of the land being subThe next meeting will be divided into many lots, and held on June 11 at 7pm. It will continued that if allowing include a public hearing for these tiny houses can support Jacqui Smalley’s Boulder Arts them financially and thereby and Cultural Center. More inprevent major subdividing, formation will be made availthen it may be the better op- able about the project before tion. They also asked how the public hearing. much of the property it would

Hometown Hero: Panguitch

has no shortage of "heroes" within its city limits, and that is what truly makes Panguitch the resilient and beautiful community that it is.—Steve Lee, Panguitch Event Manger

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tion to the entire community.

There is no doubt that Joann Miller would be incredibly proud of the community service performed by these children.

The Panguitch City Hometown Hero Award is a new honor that the city intends to award every year during Joann Miller Week to an outstanding member of its community. Panguitch has no shortage of "heroes" within

its city limits, and that is what truly makes Panguitch the resilient and beautiful community that it is.

—Steve Lee

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May 21, 2020

Online Survivor Support Group Hosted

by Canyon Creek Services in Partnership with RAINN

CEDAR CITY - Canyon Creek Services, an affiliate partner with RAINN, is hosting an anonymous, online support group for survivors of sexual assault. The “HelpRoom” is held every Tuesday from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. at affiliate.rainn.org/helproom/canyoncreekservices.

This group provides a safe space for survivors to communicate, feel supported and share their perspectives on issues related to healing and recovery.

RAINN, the Rape and Incest National Network, is the nation’s largest antisexual violence organization. The network partners with local service providers, such as CCS, to provide the platform for online groups.

Canyon Creek Services is one of only approximately 40 programs that have been selected to partner with RAINN to provide this service among thousands of providers nationwide. Trained victim advocates from Canyon Creek Services facilitate the "HelpRoom" to provide information and support to survivors and ensure that the forum is a safe environment.

The online format for the support group hopes to meet survivors where they are at alleviating the need for childcare, transportation and preserving privacy and confidentiality. The group, as with all other CCS services, is free of charge, and the participants join anonymously. Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Coor-

dinator Joyce Smith said of the "HelpRoom": “This weekly group has been held since December of 2019. Survivors who participate have expressed sincere appreciation for this additional means of support and connection.” The "HelpRoom" can be accessed through any electronic device with internet capabilities, and survivors can participate in the comfort of their own home or wherever they feel most comfortable.

If you or someone you know is in need of immediate assistance, please call the CCS 24-hour hotline at 435233-5732. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911.

—Canyon Creek Services

Paracord Challenge: Wayne County 4-H students and volunteers made over 200 bracelets, which were donated to Operation Gratitude. We’d like to thank our 4-H students and Extension volunteers for using their time at home to make a difference for veterans around the country!

—USU Extension Wayne County and Wayne County 4-H

Courtesy Utah State University Extension Wayne County

The Vietnam Veteran Paracord Challenge was held in honor of Vietnam Memorial Day on March 29th. Paracord bracelets were gifted to Vietnam veterans from groups and individuals that participated in the challenge. Wayne County 4-H participants made over 200 bracelets for the challenge at home using kits provided by USU Extension and Wayne County 4-H. over 200 bracelets, which Since the Vietnam Veteran Paracord Challenge were donated to Operation Paracord Challenge, USU ExCont'd from page 1 tension has provided over 900 Gratitude. a bad situation, Extension and We’d like to thank our at-home learning activity kits 4-H leaders took the paracord 4-H students and Extension for youth in the community, in and created kits for youth to volunteers for using their time order to keep youth engaged make paracord bracelets at at home to make a difference in the absence of afterschool home for the Vietnam Veteran for veterans around the coun- activities.

—Utah State University Paracord Challenge. try. The level of interest from Extension Wayne County Wayne County 4-H stu- the community in take-home and Wayne County 4-H dents and volunteers made kits moved USU Extension.

Be Patient: We're not going to be able to prevent

disease effectively until 60% to 80% of the population is immune to COVID-19. And that happens one of two ways—either people get infected or they get a vaccine.—Dr. Angela Dunn, state epidemiologist with the Utah Department of Health Be Patient

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ery positive certainly helps," she states. "It's not surprising that we have a low vulnerable rate.

"However, we never want to put lives at risk unnecessarily for the sake of people being able to get back to normal."

Asked when Utah might

change its alert status to green, which is designated as the new normal, Dunn said that will be contingent on reaching what is referred to as "herd immunity."

"We're not going to be able to prevent disease effectively until 60% to 80% of the population is immune to COVID-19," she explains.

"And that happens one of two ways—either people get in-

fected or they get a vaccine."

Dunn says Utah officials are likely to ease restrictions, when possible, in various regions of the state based on statistics, instead of issuing statewide changes.

As of May 16, much of Utah has been moved to Low Health Risk Status, or Yellow.

—Mark Richardson, Utah News Connection

Rental Assistance: The Rental Assistance Program is targeted to help individuals whose income has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but have been found ineligible for unemployment benefits.—Utah Department of Workforce Services

Rental Assistance

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able housing construction or ongoing housing vouchers.

Utah obtained a waiver from HUD to use the funds for short-term rental assistance instead. The remaining funding, more than $3 million, comes from the CARES Act. To learn more about eligibility and where to apply, renters should call 2-1-1.

Regional agency contacts for Southwest Utah are as follows: • Five County Association of Governments (Five County AOG) - Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane,

Washington - fivecounty. utah.gov or 435-673-3548 • Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments (SEUALG) - Carbon, Emery, Grand, San Juan - seualg.utah.gov or 435637-1959

• Six County Association of Governments (Six County AOG) - Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, Wayne - sixcounty.com or 435-893-0700 —Utah Department of Workforce Services

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Southern Utah University’s Community Connect Learn From Home Series Extended

Courtesy Southern Utah University Community Education

Gardening and Healthy Cooking are just two of the many free lessons presented by SUU Community Connect - Keep Learning series.

CEDAR CITY - With more than a dozen free, online classes already available for community members, and thousands of lessons viewed on Facebook Live, Southern Utah University is extending its Community Connect - Learn From Home virtual series through the month of May to keep the community connected, said Susie Knudsen, assistant director at SUU Community Education.

“We are grateful that even more volunteer instructors have stepped up to provide the community with something fun to do during this time of staying at home,” Knudsen said. “We are also pleased to announce the transition back into providing more detailed instruction with longer, in-depth learning experiences for those who love to learn. SUU Community Education has a strong following of those who enjoy pursuing new skills, hobbies and experiencing a learning activity with a loved one.”

Learn the art of loom weaving, bread making, interior decorating, visual journaling, knitting, yoga, and take part in several online learning activities designed for parents and kids this summer as SUU Community Education eases back into offering full-length community classes for all.

Classes include a partnership with artsFUSION to provide STEAM learning opportunities to parents and children interested in fun, engaging learning opportunities.

SUU Community Connect–Learn from Home free, online classes are available to watch through Zoom, Facebook Live and YouTube platforms and have already gained more than 10,000 views. The series began in early April when stay-athome orders were announced and continues through the month of May. On Tuesdays at 2 p.m., viewers can tune in for the “Community Reads” book group for a fun, engaging book discussion.

On Wednesdays at 8 p.m., “Navigating Close Quarters” is held for parents, and those in close relationships, discussing ways to handle the stresses of newfound close confinement. And, Thursdays at noon features “Keep Learning” classes for those who love to learn.

“I love the variety of classes continually offered

by SUU Community Education,” said Cedar City resident Christina Moton after a recent class. “My family is always excited to see what they have to offer in the future and we always come back to learn more new things.”

A complete list of course offerings and links for both Zoom and Facebook Live events are available at suu. edu/keeplearning, or on their Facebook page SUU Community Education. Classes are also recorded and archived on the school website, and on YouTube at SUU Community

Education for non-live participation anytime, from anywhere with internet access.

For more information on community classes, or if you are interested in teaching commu-

nity members a new hobby or skill, email bewise@suu.edu or call (435) 865-8259.

—Southern Utah University Community Education

Child Find - Wayne School District

Special Education departments in schools throughout our state attempt to contact persons with disabilities between the ages of birth and twenty-one in compliance with Federal law, which mandates the provision of free educational programs and/or services for such persons.

If a child is having significant difficulty in any of these areas (vision, hearing, speech, behavior, slow development which is not typical for his or her age, physical impairments, suspected earning disabilities), he or she may be a child with a disability.

If you know of any child whom you feel may qualify for these services, including students suspected of having a disability, even though they are advancing from grade to grade, in a private school, is homeless, or migrant, please contact the principal of your school or the Director of Special Education, Jamie Webb, for more information at 435-425-3813

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May 21, 2020

Wills, Trusts, and More

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Can I Do My Own Estate Plan?

In this article, I would like to talk a little about doing your own estate planning.

When people ask me if they can do their own estate planning, my simple answer is “yes.” There are many wills probated that were prepared by the decedent without professional assistance.

Many of these wills are submitted to the court, and the estate is administered without problem.

Additionally, there are many trusts prepared without professional assistance.

Although the degree of error is often higher with the use of a trust, these can also be prepared and administered without professional assistance and without problems.

However, there is also a large portion of these documents (both wills and trusts prepared without professional assistance) that do have problems. Often, when there are problems, the problems are significant.

I like to compare estate planning to having a baby.

Can someone deliver a baby without a trained and experienced professional? The answer is yes. It was done that way for hundreds and thousands of years. How-

by Jeffery J. McKenna ever, is there less likelihood of having serious problems if someone with more training and experience is involved in the process? Again, I believe most would agree that the answer is yes.

Like most undertakings, the more training and experience one has planning an estate, the greater likelihood that serious complications can be avoided.

In deciding whether to do your own estate planning without professional assistance, I believe the question to be asked is how much time are you willing to devote to understanding the process and how much risk are you comfortable taking regarding the disposition of your estate.

In writing this article as a professional involved in estate planning, it is not my desire to “create” work for estate planners. Improper estate planning resulting in complications generates much more work and legal fees than proper estate planning and a subsequent, smooth estate administration.

It may be that estate planning can be compared to preventive mechanics. You can pay for the tune ups and oil changes now or you can

Out to the Movies

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. pay more for the repairs later.

However, a significant difference is that it is not you but rather your heirs that pay.

THEME: TONY WINNERS ACROSS 1. "A Visit from St. Nicholas" beginning 5. Clock std.

8. U-____ 12. *Webber's "Evita" collaborator 13. Away from wind 14. Boy Scout rank 15. Picnic invaders 16. Digestive aid 17. Change, as in the Constitution 18. *Like Tony Awards 2020 20. Entry document 21. Fill with spirits 22. 10 decibels 23. *"Kiss Me, Kate" composer/lyricist 26. Sound of leaves in wind 29. Before, archaic 30. Admirer 33. "My bad" 35. Garments 37. Barbie's beau 38. Annoy a bedfellow 39. Result of too many drinks 40. Type of tunic 42. F in FWIW 43. Brown's beagle 45. *M in "M. Butterfly" 47. Bar association 48. "Mack the ____" 50. *Tony winner David ____ Pierce 52. *Musical with the most wins, with The 56. *Jellicles' cries 57. Vietnam's neighbor 58. Flu symptom 59. Pond buildup 60. Sunrise point 61. "Just ____ ____" 62. *4-time winner Tom Stoppard's output 63. Tap choice 64. Tallest volcano in Europe DOWN 1. Catch-22, e.g.

2. Brown bagger 3. *Before and after in-

termission 4. Final six lines of a sonnet 5. Sparkle 6. More than a scuffle 7. Like a ball ready for a drive 8. *Musical with most nominations 9. *Tony nominee, "Rock of ____" 10. Longer forearm bone 11. Bulb type 13. "All ____!"

14. Roof overhang 19. Humble requests 22. Pesky, clingy plant 23. Cribbage pieces 24. Un-written exams 25. Old episode 26. *"La Bohème," reimagined 27. Shower accessory 28. Erasable programmable read only memory 31. Thumbs-up 32. Gridiron official, for

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short 34. Blood fluids 36. *Coveted destination 38. Mix-up 40. Typically has April 15th as deadline 41. In the thick of 44. Falstaffian in body 46. Base of the decimal system 48. Cattle enclosure in African village 49. Pirate's "necklace" 50. *Setting of Tony winner 'Hadestown' 51. Vinyasa workout 52. #19 Down, sing.

53. *The Grand Slam of showbusiness, acr.

54. The Colosseum, today 55. Pura ____, or pure silk 56. Atlas page Solutions on page 8

While watching a movie, a man couldn't hear the dialogue over the chatter of two women sitting in front of him.

Eventually he tapped one of them on the shoulder.

"Excuse me," said the man. "I can't hear."

"I should hope not," said the woman. "This is a private conversation!"

Shower Thoughts

If at first you don't succeed, do it like your mother told you.

List

After I had taken on a few too many projects, my responsibilities began piling up on me.

To keep my forgetfulness to a minimum, I started a daily reminder list, scratching off items as I completed them.

Some two weeks later I bragged to my husband, Clarence.

"Thanks to that list I have never once overlooked a single important detail."

Not long afterward I returned home from a late-night meeting and picked up my list to check on the next day's activities. There, in my husband's handwriting, wedged between "1:30 hair appointment" and "Clean the linen closet," was the notation: "Seduce Clarence."

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l A u G h i N g pOiNt!!

Livestock Truck

A livestock truck overturned in my town, and the accident made the local news.

The young reporter who covered the story declared on camera, "Two cows, Black and Gus, escaped into nearby woods." At the studio there was muffled laughter as they cut to a commercial. After the break, the reporter sheepishly added, "About that overturned truck...make those Black Angus cattle."

Today's Thought

CELL PHONE: An electronic device for one-to-one communication and one-tomany irritation.

PUNishment

My wife tried to apply at the post office but they wouldn’t letter. They said only mails work here.

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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May 21, 2020

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com

Grace Christian Church Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 7-8:00 p.m.

Psalms 119:105 Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path

66 West Main, Torrey

435-425-2229

April was the driest month in Utah. May, not to be outdone, has had zero moisture, and that is a record that won’t be broken. Southern Utah already has a red fire danger warning. Today, we went up to the lake. The wind was blowing, but there were boats out fishing. Good to see families out fishing with their kids. I hear that they are catching some really big fish, even for this early in the season.

Because of the cold water at this time of year, the fish always taste better. The water is still up in the reservoir, which is great for the valley. However, traveling down to Mammoth Creek and over to the Hatch road, everything really looked dry. Be careful with your fires.

Last week, it was Teacher Appreciation Week. I don’t recall when teachers were more appreciated than they are now.

With school closed because of the virus for two months, the parents are getting to know how hard it is to teach in this day and age. With everything going on computers to teach at home, it requires parents to stay with their kids while they are doing their lessons, which is not easy! The good news is that school is now out for the summer. Now, take a deep breath and figure out what you can do to entertain them for the next two months.

As far as I know, this is the first time in Panguitch history that they honored one of our great volunteers. There are signs all over town with Joann Miller’s picture on them. Some history on Joann is that she was an Elmer, and her father founded the hardware store in Panguitch. Joann worked there forever. When she retired, she took up walking for exercise. She always carried a bag with her and picked up trash around town.

When I would see her, the bag was always full. I don’t know if she walked until the bag was full or if there was that much trash around town. So, in her honor, stop and pick up some litter when you are out walking. Better yet, don’t throw it out.

Yesterday was the graduation for the Class of 2020.

The students all have their pictures on the lamp posts on Main and Center Streets.

What a great idea. There was a parade starting at six down Main Street, and the streets were shut down for them.

This graduation was one of a kind, and the students will remember it forever. I graduated from a school in LA, along with 600 others. I haven’t seen any of my friends in 20 years. Pat, on the other hand, graduated from Panguitch High (Class of '55) and still has contact with her friends from school. The kids here will probably never realize how fortunate they are to have grown up in a small town.

After 30 years of dedicated service to the people of Garfield County, we do have three people that are retiring this month. Kevin Moore, who has served as a peace officer for many years for the City of Panguitch and Garfield County, is one of those people.

He is joining his brother, Gaylin Moore, who retired from the UHP five years ago. Ralph Perkins is also looking for new adventures. Ralph has been a long time teacher at Panguitch High and Bryce Valley for the last few years. Lynese Fisher, who has worked for the school district off and on forever, has been the only secretary at the middle school since it was built and is retiring. She is the wife of Joe Fisher, who was the custodian at the high and middle schools for 28 years.

Also retiring is Kim Quarnberg. She was a long time teacher down in Kanab. When her husband Rod became principal at Panguitch, she transferred up here. Many thanks to all of you for your service.

Hope that you all have another 30 years to see the world and all of its wonders.

Have you been watching the road crew and what they are doing? This is a big time company. Three weeks ago on our way out to Widstoe, they had traffic stopped at the Y. They were tearing out the old asphalt. On our way home six hours later, they were laying down the new first coat of asphalt. In that short of time, they have gotten the old stuff out and the first coat down clear out to Hatch Town. On Wednesday, while delivering Meals on Wheels north of town, they were working on a strip about a mile long coming into town. On Thursday, they were finishing up the other

side. Today, on our way back from Hatch, they were working again putting down the second coat at the Y. In our letter about the work that was to be done, it was supposed to take until October. The way they are going, I will be surprised if they aren’t done by the end of June.

Well, if you missed the trip down through Zion, too bad. They are opening it up again. The tourists that come to Zion often come up to Bryce. I talked to the owner of the KOA yesterday, and he had just put up his "No Vacancy" sign. It looks like this could be the year of the RVers. They don’t have to worry about the conditions of their rigs.

This weekend is Memorial Day, and many people will be at the cemetery putting out flowers on the headstones of family members. Again, the American Legion will be putting flags in the crosses where veterans are buried. Please, don’t put flowers in the crosses. If we have missed anyone or one of the crosses are missing, please contact me at 6762418.

Friday is Wear a Poppy Day. It is to honor all veterans. You can pick up a poppy at many of the stores in town.

They are free.

The State of Utah has moved into allowing for moderate opening, which allows as many as 50 people in an area. They still have to maintain separation, and the governor urges all folks outside of their homes to wear a mask.

I know that the president doesn’t wear one because he doesn’t like the way he looks in them.

In Hong Kong, after the first cases of the virus back in January, everyone is wearing a mask. They have not changed anything and are just going about their business. So far, they have only had four deaths from the virus. That should be a clue. The government forces you to wear seat belts, and motorcycle riders are forced to wear helmets (everywhere but Utah). The Hells Angels marched on the capital, and the legislature folded. No smoking on planes, then in restaurants (Oh my! The truck drivers will never stop in Utah to eat again). Now, they want you to wear masks? Will it never end? For all of the macho folks that don’t like the rules, 1,000 people a day die

from cigarette smoking related illnesses. Oh well, stupid is as stupid does.

I always forget something from the last newsletter. I wanted everyone to notice the crab apple blossoms.

They were beautiful just like the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC. However, as dry as it has been and with the wind blowing, I didn’t think they would last too long. I was right, and they lasted about a week. The wind seems to blow from April all the way until July.

A big blow to the economy in Southern Utah is that Cedar City is cancelling the Shakespeare Festival for the year. I haven’t heard about Tuacahn down in St. George just yet.

There are now 38 million people that have filed for unemployment in the last two months. Those with a college education are at 8% unemployment. For those that are earning less than $40,000, 40% are unemployed. The recreation and food industries have ten million people out of work.

Well, I heard one of the dumbest things ever! There has been a crash in oil prices because of the price war between Russia and the Saudis and because of the virus and the lower use of autos and airplanes. The Senate is now cutting out the renewable energy incentives (solar, wind, battery operated cars) so that we can continue to use fossil fuels. The pollution around the world is down 8% so far this year. The U.S. is ranked 34th in countries in the world in pollution.

One good thing that big business has learned from the virus is that, with many of their employees working from home, they are saving money. They are offering them the choice to stay at home or come to the office.

This way the companies can downsize their buildings and save on their power bill.

Remember to shop locally when you can. The tax money stays in town, and it gives local workers jobs.

Life is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after.

Live it well! Enjoy today. Do something fun. Be happy and have a great day.

Mack O.

Garfield Commission: Commissioner board

reports, public hearing on County Economic Development Board and board member appointments, Escalante Cyber Center, Hatch kiosk and porta potties, and Antimony sidewalk construction discussed.

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Commissioner Leland Pollock congratulated all of Garfield County officials and employees on their efforts and “endless hours” handling different aspects presented by the COVID-19 crisis.

Public Works, Brian Bremner. Bremner received commission approval to renegotiate the engineering contract directly with Professional Engineering Corp, the subs who have been doing the work on Hole-in-the-Rock road. The original contractor no longer specializes in that work. Bremner said the work is 93% state funded, with the county picking up $6-7K of the total.

Bremner had received a request from Panguitch resident Harshad Desai to sawcut the chipsealed pavement covering a portion of his property at 50W in Panguitch. Bremner said the road had been

chipsealed at the request of Panguitch City, which holds a prescriptive easement. The commission said this is an issue for Panguitch City to resolve.

At this point, Pollock brought up an item not on the agenda: Employees of a timber company working near Panguitch reported being “harassed.” Pollock said the commission should notify the state of this problem, allegedly originating out of the Cedar City Forest Service office. An audience member, Joe Ormand, asked to comment.

Pollock said, “I don’t generally allow comment, but you’ve been an active volunteer in the county.” No details of the harassment were provided by either Ormand or Pollock.

Planning Dept, Public Hearing on County Economic Development (CED) Board, Kaden Figgins. Figgins introduced the ordinance, a requirement for creating a CED Board, as determined

by State Senate Bill 95, the Rural County Grant program. The program will be overseen by the Governor’s Rural Partnership Board and administered by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Office of Rural Development.

The CED Board assists the county commission in applying for grants under the program, selects the projects to receive funding, and reports on the monies received by the county. Required board membership includes a county rep, a municipal officer, a workforce services rep, a business rep, and a private resident of the county. Figgins recommended expanding that to seven voting members, which would include three municipal officers; one from western Garfield, one from Bryce/tri-cities area, and one from Boulder/Escalante. He suggested three Garfield Commission Cont'd on page 8

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LegaL Notices 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 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 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 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)2313950. 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

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 PUBLIC NOTICE An emergency hazardous waste permit (#UT-014-2020) has been issued to Capitol Reef National Park, Garfield County, Utah. The permit authorizes Capitol Reef National Park to treat by open detonation, with the assistance of personnel from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, a suspected box of dynamite located in a powder magazine at an abandoned uranium mine site in a remote location of Capitol Reef National Park, Garfield County.

This permit was effective May 20, 2020 and expires August 17, 2020. For further information or to obtain a copy of the permit, please contact Boyd Swenson of the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control at (801) 536-0232.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with special needs (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) should contact Larene Wyss, Office of Human Resources at (801) 536-4284, Telecommunications Relay Service 711, or by email at “lwyss@utah.gov.”

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 21, 2020

INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ESCALANTE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TAXIWAY TURNAROUND & RSA GRADING ESCALANTE, UTAH AIP NO. 3-49-0007-010-2020 DOT NO. XXX Online bids for improvements to the Escalante Municipal Airport, AIP No. 3-49-0007-010-2020, will be received by the City of Escalante, Utah via online bidding through QuestCDN at www.armstrongconsultants.com until June 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. MDT. Online bidding will begin on June 3, 2020. Bid results will be posted on the Armstrong Consultants, Inc. website

by June 9, 2020.

The work involved includes the following: SCHEDULE I CONSTRUCT TURNAROUND TAXIWAY SCHEDULE II SAFETY AREA GRADING SCHEDULE III DRAINAGE CHECK DAMS SCHEDULE IV DRAINAGE AREA IMPROVEMENTS 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, this will include 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 City of Escalante, Utah.

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. The City of Escalante, Utah 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 May 29, 2020 at 10:00 a.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.

ESCALANTE, UTAH Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 21 & 28 and JUNE 4, 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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non-voting members; himself, a Commissioner, and a secretary. These non-voting appointments will be reviewed next year. All other members will serve an initial two-year term. The board meets monthly, with the first grant money coming in July 1. There were no comments or questions during the public hearing.

Returning to regular session, Figgins recommended the following persons to serve on the CED Board: As non-voting members, himself, Jerry Taylor, and Kylie Orton. As voting members, Falyn Owens (Tourism Director, Garfield County seat); Shannon Allen (Antimony mayor) as western area municipal seat; Taryn Syrett (Bryce Canyon City manager) as tri-cities area seat; Steve Cox (Boulder mayor) as eastern area seat; Joanie Anderson (Business Resource Center at SUU) as Workforce Services seat; Lance Syrett (GM at Ruby’s Inn) as business seat; and Joey Martel (CPA, hospitality industry consultant, Escalante) as a private citizen seat. The commission approved adopting Ordinance 2020-7 establishing the board, bylaws, and initial membership.

Escalante Cyber Center, Suzanne Catlett. Catlett wanted the commission and incoming CED Board to be aware of the new co-working services and facilities in Escalante. She said remote working is a way out of economic crisis, and it can be an essential component providing residents with more options than seasonal and hospi-

tality jobs. The Cyber Center provides physical space and equipment for remote workers who might have difficulty working from home. Through a partnering arrangement with Escalante City, that space is temporarily set up in city offices. Laptops and desktops are currently being acquired.

Sooner or later, she said, the Cyber Center will reside in its own permanent facility. In the meantime, Catlett urged interested residents to contact Mike Sarles of the Rural Online Initiative program, take the online course, and get started. The Cyber Center will be there to assist.

Hatch kiosk and porta potties, Curt Sawyer, Hatch.

Appearing on behalf of Hatch Mayor Eldridge, Sawyer said the town wants to add two porta potties to the new kiosk area about to be chipsealed.

Total cost for six months’ rental is $1800. The commission briefly discussed splitting the cost with the town, but as “we rarely see Hatch asking for anything,” the full amount was approved. Commissioner Taylor offered to contact UDOT regarding a long- term solution for a rest stop there.

Antimony sidewalks.

The commission approved up to $12K to construct sidewalks in Antimony, another town “rarely seen asking for money.”

The commission approved a business license for Lorab International, an online business in Hatch area.

The Garfield County Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 10 AM at the Garfield County Courthouse in Panguitch.

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Meals include milk & bread.

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Wed. May 27

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NOTE: PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND CALL AHEAD. The kitchen staff work diligently to prepare a good dinner, and a head count helps them prepare enough for everyone.

BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES May 26th WED May 27th THURS May 28th

Hamburger/ Lettuce/ Tomato, Macaroni Salad, Potato Chips, Mandarin Oranges, Choc. Cake Fried Chicken, Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Salad Bar/ Peaches, No Bake Cookie Swiss Steak, Country Potatoes, Coleslaw, Corn/ Pears, Applesauce Cookie

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.

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.

May 26th

Sheppard's Pie, Salad Bar, Bread, Peaches, Peach Cobbler

Wed. May 27th

Chicken Sandwich, Salad Bar, Summer Pasta Salad, Applesauce, Peanut Butter Cookie

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May 28th

Meatloaf, Baked Potato, Green Beans / Bread, Mandarin Oranges, 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

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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 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.

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May 21, 2020

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 HELP WANTED PANGUITCH LAKE Earn EXTRA CASH this Summer Cabin cleaners needed at the lake.

Good pay flexible hours call 676-8603

MEETINGS 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 Tropic AA Meeting Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion. rtn

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MASSEY’S IS HIRING A P/T PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN! $2.5k - $12.5K annually, Flexible Hrs, Weekly Training.

Help your community, Apply within (435)315-0128

SERVICES STOWE'S BOOKKEEPING SERVICE Full service bookkeeping.

Restaurants, small business, payroll, remote services available.

Located in Escalante.

435-826-4399

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 DENTAL ASSISTANT PANGUITCH DENTAL Panguitch Dental is looking for a motivated Dental Assistant to join their team.

This position will be part-time, working three to four days per week. Must be 18 or older.

The position responsibilities include: • Patient Interaction.

• Taking X-Rays.

• Chair-side assisting.

• Scheduling, Charting, Documenting dental visits on computer.

• Sterilization of dental Instruments.

• Set-up and cleaning operatory and office.

• Experienced applicants would have the following: • Dental Assisting Experience • Pedo, Endo, Oral Surgery and General Dentistry Experience.

• Knowledge of Computer Charting and Digital x-rays • X-Ray Certified.

• CPR Certified.

We are willing to train those with no assisting experience.

Wage is negotiable if you have dental experience.

Email your resume to: smemory@waynechc.org Or you can drop it off in person at Panguitch Dental.

75 N 200 E, Panguitch, UT 84759

LANDFILL INFORMATION

WAYNE COUNTY LANDFILL HOURS LANDFILL SUPERVISOR Bruce Johnson PO BOX 189 Loa, UT 84747 Cell Phone: 435-691-2228 THE LANDFILL HOURS ARE: October 15 to April 1st 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM April 1st to October 15 Monday, Wednesday & Friday 2:00 - 7:00 PM Saturday 1:00 - 5:00 PM

GARFIELD COUNTY LANDFILL HOURS LANDFILL OPERATOR Cell Phone: 435-616-8633 LANDFILL CONTACT DARRON MATHEWS 435-676-2270

THE LANDFILL HOURS ARE: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM COST Municipal: $32.50 per ton Construction/Demolition: Private: $10.00 per ton Governmental: $25.00 per ton

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