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Thursday, July 30, 2020

CUPHD Announces First Death in District Due to COVID-19 SEVIER COUNTY The Central Utah Public Health Department (CUPHD) was notified on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 that a death occurred in Sevier County due to COVID-19. The person who passed away was a female, between the ages of 45-64, and was not hospitalized prior to her death. She was initially reported to be a resident of a long-term care facility. This person was not a resident of a long-term care facility and was only in Sevier County for a short time prior to her death. CUPHD was unable to determine any comorbidities.

CUPHD reminds everyone that the coronavirus is still surging throughout Utah, and caution should be taken when you are in public.

CUPHD strongly encourages everyone to wear masks when in public, especially if indoors, such as at a store or COVID-19 Death Cont'd on page 2

Issue # 1370

New Bicknell Veterans and Heritage Memorial Dedicated on July 24

by Veronica egan

aDus Dorsey

BICKNELL - “Kudos” to the Town of Bicknell, Mayor Noreen Johnson, Mark and Beverly Hagel (land donation), The Bicknell Town Council, Town “Man” Scott Woolsey, W. Steve Albrecht and the Memorial Development Committee, major contributors and construction crew on a job “well done” on the new Bicknell Veterans & Heritage Memorial. The memorial was dedicated on July 24, 2020.

—Adus Dorsey

Intermountain Healthcare to Rename Dixie Regional Medical Center to Intermountain St. George Hospital

ST. GEORGE - Officials announced that Intermountain Healthcare’s Dixie Regional Medical Center will be renamed Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital.

The change will be effective

January 1, 2021.

“The original name was chosen 68 years ago to promote a feeling of community,” said Mitch Cloward, current hospital administrator.

“Intermountain is committed

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Confirmed in Wild Rabbits in Wayne County

courtesy utah DiVision of WilDlife resources

Rabbit hemorrhagic disease serotype 2 (RHDV-2) has been detected in multiple dead wild cottontail rabbits found in Wayne County.

WAYNE COUNTY Rabbit hemorrhagic disease serotype 2 (RHDV-2) was confirmed on July 21 after some dead wild cottontail rabbits were found in the Teasdale area of Wayne County and then sent to a lab for testing. The disease was first detected in Utah on June 22 after the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food confirmed that a private farm with domestic rabbits in Sanpete County had rabbits that tested positive for the disease.

RHDV-2 was first identified in domestic rabbits in Europe and has now been detected in multiple southwestern states earlier this year, including California, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. RHDV-2 is not re-

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lated to the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19.

Both domestic and wild rabbits, as well as pikas, are susceptible to the disease, and infection results in very high rates of mortality. The disease is highly contagious and causes rapid death.

Rabbits may become sick one to five days after exposure and have symptoms of fever, lethargy, a lack of appetite, difficulty breathing and frothy blood coming from their nose just prior to death. The virus causes liver inflammation that prevents blood from clotting, and eventually, the rabbit dies from internal hemorrhage (bleeding). There is no treatment for RHDV-2.

While people, dogs and other animals are not susceptible to RHDV-2, they can carry

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

THURS. JULY 30 - WED. AUGUST 5

Monsoons abate this week, with sunny days and no chances for precip. Highs creep back up into the high 80s and low 90s; lows in the low 50s. Winds hold steady in the 10 - 11 mph range.

the virus from one location to another on their feet or other contaminated items. The virus can survive for months in the environment, and rabbits can be infected by direct contact to sick rabbits or through contact with the urine or feces of sick rabbits.

If you see multiple dead wild rabbits in an area, please contact the nearest Utah Division of Wildlife Resources office, and wildlife officials will determine whether the animals should be sent in for testing. Always wear disposable gloves when handling a dead animal, and wash your hands thoroughly after. Rabbit carcasses that are not fresh enough to be tested should be double bagged and disposed of by deep burial or landfill.

If you are planning to hunt cottontail or snowshoe Rabbit Disease

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to creating places of healing, which includes ensuring an environment where everyone feels safe and welcome. This Hospital Renaming Cont'd on page 6

Utah School Workers:

Safety Measures Needed to Reopen SALT LAKE CITY - As Utah school districts work to meet an August 1 deadline to develop plans to reopen this fall, teachers and support staff say safety measures must be in place to protect them from COVID-19.

But getting each district the estimated $2 million to pay for protective equipment and classroom alterations depends on a bill in the U.S. Senate. The upper chamber only began debating a new stimulus package recently.

Ben Rowley, president of the school bus drivers' union in the Salt Lake City School District, said he's worried for his drivers.

"More than half of our drivers are high-risk just due to age. A lot of our drivers have asthma and other underlying conditions that also make them susceptible," Rowley said. "So, it does put us in a really frightening situation."

House members passed a $3 trillion stimulus measure called the HEROES Act in late May, but it's waiting for the Senate to act. Lawmakers say they hope to finalize a bill by the end of the month.

Rowley said while some safety measures can be taken Schools Reopening Cont'd on page 4

WAYNE COUNTY - My apologies, dear readers, for not getting the July 6 Wayne County Commission report out in a timely manner. I have included both July 6 and July 20 meetings in this report.

July 6 Wayne County Commission Meeting Johanna Williams of the Utah Indigent Defense Commission (IDC) presented information about a grant to fund indigent defense in Wayne County. The IDC receives state appropriations to pass through to supplement indigent defense spending by Utah's local governments to help improve their indigent defense services.

Mrs. Williams let the commissioners know that the grant application renewal for funds from the Indigent Defense Commission, which is funded by the state legislature, had been made but that the IDC had their funds significantly cut, so there likely would be a 20% cut, or more, from what was requested. The

county does, and always has, budgeted for a public defender. The IDC Grant Application is made to supplement those funds for additional indigent defense service providers and defense resources.

Next, representatives from Jones and DeMille Engineering explained the funding for improvements to the Fishlake Cutoff Road. UDOT will give the county $1.708 M for this project, and bids will be taken in January of 2021.

Chad Booth, host of the TV shows County Seat and At Your Leisure (AYL), led a lengthy discussion of how each of these shows benefits rural counties like Wayne County. County Seat examines and explains the workings of county governments, and At Your Leisure promotes recreational activities, with an emphasis on OHV tourism and responsible practices.

Wayne County pays $6500 Wayne Commission Cont'd on page 2

NPS Initiates Comment Period Regarding Mossy Cave Visitor Experience

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The National Park Service will be accepting comments on possible improvements to the Mossy Cave (Bryce Canyon National Park) visitor experience until August 7, 2020.

BRYCE - The National Park Service (NPS) is considering improving the visitor experience at Mossy Cave in Bryce Canyon National Park and is initiating a 14 -day comment period to request your feedback on possible improvements. Some of our initial thoughts are provided below. The information obtained during this timeframe will be used to develop a proposal to address issues. Once the proposal is refined, the NPS will begin the appropriate environmental compliance pathway, which would lead to decisions for long term solutions.

Mossy Cave is in the northern section of the park, located on State Route (SR)

12, approximately four miles east of the intersection of Highways 12 and 63. The trail is 0.5 miles in length and forks to provide access to Water Canyon in one direction and to view Mossy Cave itself in the other. Because Mossy Cave access is directly along SR 12 and outside of the main park gate, it is considered a quick way to experience the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon and to enjoy one of the limited water features in the area.

Mossy Cave has become an increasingly popular area in Bryce Canyon due to sevMossy Cave 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

If there is anything the nonconformist hates worse than a conformist, it’s another nonconformist who doesn’t conform to the prevailing standard of nonconformity.

—Bill Vaughan

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Wayne Commission: Utah Indigent Defense Commission grant, funding for

improvements to the Fishlake Cutoff Road, benefits of TV shows County Seat and At Your Leisure (AYL) for rural counties, resolution establishing an Economic Development Board, and fire restrictions were discussed at the July 6 meeting.

At the July 20 meeting, a follow-up to the Indigent Defense Commission grant, the final canvas from the recent Primary Election, and Wayne County COVID-19 funds distribution was discussed.

Wayne Commission Cont'd from page 1

annually to support these shows, which boast 84,000 viewers per week! AYL, in particular, promotes responsible OHV riding, as well as showing footage of the myriad trail riding opportunities in Wayne and surrounding counties. As well, both programs deal with public lands issues, such as RS 2477 road claims. One of their proposed projects is a history museum out at Robber's Roost. Much of AYL's budget comes from OHV registration fees, as well as grants from Utah State Parks and other state grants. Volunteer hours such as trail maintenance and clean-up are also counted into their budget. Mr. Booth was primarily requesting Wayne County's continued financial support.

Adus Dorsey presented a resolution establishing an Economic Development

Board, comprised of five community members, as per SB 95 passed by the legislature.

Fire restrictions were discussed, including the limiting of campfires to fire rings.

The commissioners supported seeking recommendations from the fire marshall and other emergency personnel. Thus the July 6 Wayne County Commission meeting concluded.

July 20 Wayne County Commission Meeting First on the Agenda was Johanna Williams, who was there to have the commission sign the Grant Award Agreement. Wayne County will have the potential to receive up to $40,000 from the IDC over the next year. The funding is only for contracted indigent defense service providers because our request for funds for defense resources was cut completely. The legislature made significant cuts to the IDC, which in turn limited the amount of funds they had

available for indigent defense grant awards across the state.

County Clerk Ryan Torgerson reported on the final canvas of votes from the Primary Election. He stated that there were only a very few irregular ballots that were not counted due to lack of signatures on the affidavits or late returns. Turnout was nearly 80 percent of the 1210 registered voters in Wayne County.

County Recorder Colleen Allen, representing Dixie Leavitt, submitted a request for a minor subdivision near Fremont. This request was to divide one large lot into three smaller lots, and this was approved by the commissioners.

Finally, there was a discussion of COVID-19 funds, none of which have been received by Wayne County yet. There are supposed to be three distributions, but it is not clear when they will arrive. Since Wayne County is still designated “Green” with no COVID cases, we don't

need a lot of medical supplies (yet!). Commissioners suggested that some of the funds could be used to purchase masks and hand sanitizer for the upcoming Wayne County Fair. Commissioner Blackburn wondered if some funds could be used for county road maintenance, since our “backcountry” areas have seen such an increase in dispersed camping this spring and summer.

County Attorney Mike Olsen wondered if some funds could be used for ankle monitors for people convicted of minor offenses, so that they wouldn't have to be placed in small county detention facilities, which would be problematic for social distancing.

Stay safe and healthy everyone! Over and out from Wayne county.

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

Mossy Cave: Since last June, visitation increased by 20% with 6,000 more

visitors visiting this small area in one month than in 2019. The original infrastructure at Mossy Cave was not designed to accommodate the amount of use now happening. This increased use has led to safety concerns as vehicles park along SR 12 for some distance in both directions after the original parking lot is full, and pedestrians must walk along the highway to reach the trailhead. The increased number of visitors on the trail itself has led to vegetation trampling, litter and other impacts caused by crowded conditions.

—National Park Service

Mossy Cave

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eral factors, including overall increased visitation at the park and a surge in social media postings about the trail.

As a result, visitation has significantly increased over the past two years. Since last June, visitation increased by 20% with 6,000 more visitors visiting this small area in one month than in 2019.

The original infrastructure at Mossy Cave was not designed to accommodate the amount of use now happening. This increased use has led to safe-

ty concerns as vehicles park along SR 12 for some distance in both directions after the original parking lot is full, and pedestrians must walk along the highway to reach the trailhead. The increased number of visitors on the trail itself has led to vegetation trampling, litter and other impacts caused by crowded conditions.

To accommodate this increased use, improve pedestrian safety, and better protect park resources, the NPS is working with Utah Department of Transportation and Garfield County on potential improvements. At this time,

we are considering an overflow lot further east along SR 12, along with an access trail to connect to the Mossy Cave trailhead as an initial step to improve safety. Given the level of visitation already taking place along the current trail, longer term improvements to better direct foot traffic and protect natural resources could also be considered. Such improvements could include moving the current trail and developing different viewpoints. Additional trails in the area are also being considered to disperse visitation and to provide access to viewpoints

and areas of interest.

The NPS encourages your participation in this planning process and invites your comments regarding the above improvements, including any important environmental issues you feel should be considered.

Comments may be submitted by writing to: Superintendent, PO Box 640201, 3000 S. Hwy 63, Bldg #1, Bryce, UT 84764 or BRCA_Superintendent@ nps.gov. Please submit your comments on or before August 7, 2020.

—National Park Service

COVID-19 Death: Department

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retail establishment, and even outdoors if you are unable to maintain at least six feet of separation from others not of your household. Please, wash your hands often, and sanitize commonly touched surfaces such as door knobs, light switches, keyboards, and counter tops frequently. Also,

please stay home if you are not feeling well, especially if you have a fever, cough, body aches, or a change in your sense of smell or taste. If you have any of those symptoms, please, contact your health care provider and schedule a test for the coronavirus.

—Central Utah Public Health Department

Rabbit Disease: If you suspect

RHDV-2 in a domestic rabbit, contact your veterinarian or the State Veterinarian's office at 801-982-2235.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Rabbit Disease Cont'd from page 1

rabbits in Utah this fall, note that infected wild rabbits may be lethargic and not flee when approached. If the rabbit you harvested seemed to act normally at the time of the hunt, it is unlikely that it has the disease. However, if you notice any discoloration or hemorrhages on internal organs after harvesting the rabbit, or if you see anything that may

appear abnormal or a cause for concern, please contact your local DWR office.

If you suspect RHDV-2 in a domestic rabbit, contact your veterinarian or the State Veterinarian's office at 801982-2235. For more information on RHDV-2 in domestic rabbits, visit the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food website.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Correction to Kael Weston Profile in July 23 Insider

In our story last week, ("Candidate for Utah's Second Congressional District Says Campaign Focus is on 'Bridge Issues,'"July 23, 2020) we stated that Kael Weston is a native of Beaver County. Rather, Weston is from Orem, Utah, and has family roots in Beaver County. We apologize for the error.

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The Central Utah Public Health Department (CUPHD) was notified on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 that a death occurred in Sevier County due to COVID-19.—Central Utah Public Health

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July 30, 2020

Top Ten Best Things About Being a Dog or Cat Foster Parent by color country animal Welfare

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Millions of dogs and cats end up in shelters every year, and many of them are needlessly euthanized. Fostering is one way of saving these animals and helping to find them permenant homes.

TORREY - Fostering a furry feline friend or best canine pal can be a wonderful experience. With so many local cats and dogs in need, being a foster pet parent is something that can be a fun reality. Here are our top ten reasons to foster an animal: 1. You can be a heroine or hero for a cat or dog!

Animals do know when people rescue them and care for them. Foster animals tend to relax and then happily bloom in safe surroundings. They really do say thank you in their own way to their human fosters.

2. Foster pets learn that humans can be excellent caretakers. Sometimes animals come from less supportive homes and, as a result, have only distrusted people.

Being a foster parent lets you shower love and care upon them, helping them learn to trust people and become very good pets for adoptive families.

3. It's temporary and flexible. If you cannot commit to permanent adoption, but would still love have a pet live with you temporarily, fostering can be the perfect solution!

4.

Discover their unique personalities. Often animals are nervous or fearful if they have not had a solid, permanent home. Fostering in a safe, loving environment can help them overcome any shyness they may have and allow their particular sense of self to blossom.

5. You'll smile more!

Animals are proven to add positive benefits to our mental and emotional health. Fostering can help you just as much as it helps the animals.

6. Get a continuing supply of kittens and puppies to love. They do grow up to be wonderful adult animals. But fostering can let you keep snuggling all those cute kittens and playful puppies again and again for as long as you want.

7. Your own pets can learn better socialization. If you already have pets, foster animals can help teach them to handle other animals being around. They might even become great playmates.

courtesy color country animal Welfare

If you enjoy having an endless cycle of puppies and kittens to play with, then consider becoming an foster animal caretaker.

8. The cost is not all on you. Most foster programs will pay for any vet care, food, transportation, and other needs of the foster animals.

You just provide the home and the love!

9. You get to learn about different breeds and types.

Many animals come with preconceived stereotypes perpetuated by humans. Fostering all sort of different breeds

can be a wonderful revelation on how many of those stereotypes just aren't true.

10. You'll help save a little life. Millions of dogs and cats end up in shelters every year, and many of them are needlessly euthanized.

Fostering allows them a great chance at finding a fantastic forever home with awesome humans.

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Schools Reopening: More than half of our drivers are

high-risk just due to age. A lot of our drivers have asthma and other underlying conditions that also make them susceptible. So, it does put us in a really frightening situation.— Ben Rowley, president of the school bus drivers' union in the Salt Lake City School District

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School bus drivers say it's difficult for them to prevent close contact between themselves and their students on their daily routes.

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to protect drivers, school buses are a poor environment to prevent the spread of a virus.

"When we have traffic stopped, we can't really take the time to take the temperature of every student who gets on. So, we have to just let them board," he said. "In the meantime, if you do have a student with a temperature

or something, then you've got that time that they're on the vehicle."

He said state officials have issued an exemption so Salt Lake City schools can reopen, despite many of the city's neighborhoods having high rates of COVID-19.

"I'm really concerned because we are in such a highrisk area that we're going to have large infections break out within the schools and

July 30, 2020

SUU Broadcasts Weeklong, Statewide Municipal Clerk Training Due to COVID-19, Gains Students

CEDAR CITY - In March of 2020, Southern Utah University was prepared to host the Utah Municipal Clerks Association’s Institute and Academy on their campus in Cedar City. The food was ordered, conference supplies ready, and plenty of bottled water on hand. When the new coronavirus struck the nation and states started following federal shutdown guidelines, the team at SUU Community and Professional Development quickly jumped into action.

In June, the UMCA Institute and Academy for Utah municipal workers, city clerks, and recorders was held for the very first time virtually.

All participants, and most of the presenters, participated in the conference through Zoom

This required immaculate coordination, with two tracks often broadcasting at a time.

“It was really neat to see multiple university teams pull together to deliver this annual UMCA conference in a virtual format,” said SUU Community and Professional Development Executive Director Melynda Thorpe. “It was a campus effort including IT, Online Learning and Teaching, and several faculty from SUU stepping up to offer their expertise.”

UMCA President, and North Ogden city recorder, Annette Spendlove said the university did a great job pulling the feat off since it would have potentially been another year for the clerks and recorders to earn their certifications.

“Nothing can compare

that goes with in-person gatherings but said she thought this year’s UMCA conference was well planned, with great presenters, and a new experience for all.

“I really like that I can go back and watch the presentations since they were all recorded on Zoom and provided to us by SUU,” she said. “Although meeting inperson is always a good time, this was fun too. Great job to the team at SUU Community and Professional Development.”

Along with earning certification points, ten percent of this year’s UMCA Institute and Academy attendees chose to enroll in a coinciding professional development course for earning credits applicable toward an SUU bachelor’s

then just have to close again," he said. "And then it's going to be that much harder to get the schools reopened."

American Federation of Teachers guidelines say school districts should hold off on reopening until new COVID-19 cases have dropped for at least two consecutive weeks.

—Mark Richardson, Utah News Connection

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Tani Downing, Heather Groom, and Kari Malkovich present at the 2020 UMCA Conference for Utah municipal clerks and recorders, with SUU Community and Professional Development’s Susie Knudsen moderating the Zoom Webinar feed.

Video Webinar. The SUU staff set up a small studio hub in the Sharwan Smith Center for the few presenters who could not present from their homes or offices.

In total, 28 speakers and 36 hours of instruction was given to 110 clerks and recorders from cities all over the state of Utah with social distancing practices in place.

to meeting in-person, which allows the networking that is so important to our membership. But our first virtual conference was well thought out with excellent subjects and presenters, and few technical difficulties,” said Spendlove.

“Well done, SUU.” Tropic city manager Marie Niemann agreed, saying she missed the networking

or master’s degree program.

For more information about the annual UMCA Institute and Academy, visit suu.edu/ prodev. If you have questions about what SUU Community and Professional Development can do for your next conference, email prodev@ suu.edu or call 435-865-8259.

—Southern Utah University

July 30, 2020

Wills, Trusts, and More

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Trusts Don’t Always Avoid Probate

by Jeffery J. mckenna You created a trust to avoid probate and facilitate the administration of your estate. This is a good decision.

However, it is critical to know that trusts only avoid probate if your assets are transferred into the trust. This process of transferring assets to the trust is called funding the trust.

The type of asset determines the method of transfer.

If you think in terms of how you obtained the asset, you will have a clue to transferring it. For example, you obtained your house when you received a deed. In order to transfer real estate to your trust, a deed is prepared from you, as the present owner, to you, as the trustee of your trust. Once the deed into the trust is recorded, the transfer is complete. Let's look at some other common assets and see how they are transferred to your trust: • Motor vehicles - re-title the vehicle in the name of the trust (note, however, that in many states including Utah, Nevada and Arizona, motor vehicles can usually be transferred upon death without probate).

• Bank accounts, including CD's - a change of name form is filled out at the bank or credit union.

• Savings bonds - special forms are provided by the Federal Reserve or your bank.

• Stock certificates - the

transfer agent for the stock is contacted, and a change of name form is completed.

A signature guarantee may be required.

• Brokerage accounts - similar to individual stock.

• Personal property - a document called an assignment or bill of sale is executed that transfers all categories of personal property that do not require special treatment.

• IRAs and other "Qualified" money – never transfer OWNERSHIP of this type of account to your trust.

Transferring ownership would trigger all taxes and penalties that result from withdrawing this special asset. Rather than transferring ownership, the beneficiary designation(s) may need to be changed.

Note: If you have accounts or policies with beneficial designations, IRAs, life insurance, annuities, etc., make sure that the designations are consistent with your current estate plans as they will control where that property goes.

Some of the assets you transfer to your trust will be covered by one or more insurance policies. For example, your home is usually covered. The insurance company should be notified to add the trust as an "other insured.”

Just keep in mind that a little paperwork is required to fund your trust. Once your

Songwriter

WITH A SATELLITE OFFICE NOW IN PANGUITCH. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona.

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

"Hey, Bob! You say you're a songwriter?" Andy said.

"I sure am. Why, I've written songs for Michael Jackson, Faith Hill, Ricky Martin, Madonna, Bruce, Lady Gaga..." Bob said, modestly.

"Wow! Have all those stars sung your songs?"

"Well, actually, I didn't say they sang any of them.

I just said I wrote songs for them."

Seasonal Worker

As a trail guide in a national park, Danny ate with the rest of the seasonal staff in a rustic dining hall, where the food left something to be desired.

When they were finished with their meals, they scraped the remains into a garbage pail and stacked the plates for the dishwasher.

One worker, apparently not too happy after his first week on the job, was ahead of Danny in line.

As he slopped an uneaten plate of food into the garbage, Danny heard him mutter, "Now stay there this time."

Accept that some days you are the pigeon, and some days you are the statue.

ACROSS

DOWN 1. Fresh talk 2. Surveyor's work 3. Excellent 4. Pen dweller 5. *"Don't worry 'bout a thing, 'cause every little thing is gonna be alright."

6. *"A martini. Shaken, not stirred."

7. Samantha of "Full Frontal" 8. Words to live by 9. Submarine sandwich 10. Climbed down 11. Potluck offering 12. *"It's a moo point" 15. Habituate, like a plant 20. Historical period 22. Tolkien humanoid 24. Global problem?

25. *"Two roads diverged in a yellow wood" 26. Coeur de ____ ____, "Titanic" 27. Embryo cradles 29. Well-behaved 31. Lice eggs 32. "Sesame Street"

l A u G h i N g pOiNt!!

Beauty Shop

My friend was at the beauty parlor when she overheard another woman rattle on to the manicurist about the sad state of her marriage. "Things have gotten so bad," she said, "I think I might ask for a divorce. What do you think?"

"That's a serious matter," came the reply. "I think you should consult another manicurist."

Shower Thoughts

The only time the word "incorrectly" isn't spelled incorrectly is when it is spelled incorrectly.

PUNishment

Jill broke her finger today. On the other hand she was completely fine.

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

Today's Thought

THEME: WHO SAID IT?

1. Involuntary twitch 6. World's oldest national broadcaster 9. Pilgrimage to Mecca 13. Pacific island greeting 14. "____ the ramparts..."

15. Prefix relating to sun 16. Not so crazy 17. Maiden name indicator 18. Greet the day 19. Mentally prepared for something scary 21. *"There's no place like home" 23. Liveliness 24. Answer to this clue, e.g.

25. Winter bug 28. Hatha or bikram 30. Incense burner, in a church 35. Bubonic plague spreaders 37. Bottle plug 39. Part of TNT 40. Bad luck predictor 41. *"D'oh!"

43. Cleopatra's necklace 44. Red Cross supply 46. Have supper 47. Female crab, or crybaby in Australia 48. Belonging to Cree, e.g.

50. Byproduct of combing wool 52. Be nosey 53. Spilled the beans 55. Band booking 57. *"I have always depended on the kindness of strangers" 61. *"The caged bird sings of freedom" 65. Acoustic output 66. Polar toy-maker 68. Oodles 69. *"Everyone wants to be Cary Grant. Even I want to be Cary Grant."

70. "Funny or ____" 71. Tutor's student 72. Withered 73. Use a Singer, e.g.

74. Not be frugal

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prominent architecture feature 33. Not right 34. *"Yo, Adrian!"

36. Give the cold shoulder 38. Bingo-like game 42. 1837 to 1901, to Queen Victoria 45. Ronald McDonald or Mickey Mouse 49. ____-di-dah 51. Hanukkah's eight 54. Must-haves 56. "Faster!" to a horse 57. Tea servings 58. Fishing decoy 59. Month before Nisan 60. Half a golf round 61. "____ ____Good Men" 62. Like the White Rabbit 63. Inviting sign 64. Like a hand-medown 67. Baron Munchausen's statement Solution on page 9

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Maurice Edward LeFevre

SPRY - Maurice Edward LeFevre, 86, passed away July 18, 2020 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington. He was born on February 7, 1934 in Spry, Garfield, Utah to Peter and Jean Wood LeFevre. Maurice was a resident of Tukwila, King, Washington for 56 years.

Maurice, or Moe as he was known by so many, graduated from Utah State University in Electrical Engineering and was recruited by the Boeing Company in Seattle, WA in 1964. He worked there until 1996, when he was able to take early retirement known as “The Golden Handshake.”

He married his sweetheart Sharon LaRee Parkinson on December 22, 1961.

He was a member of the LDS church, where he held several callings including Ward Clerk, Sunday School President, and a Scout Master.

Maurice is survived by his daughter Verda (Rich) Waters, daughter Wendy McCleve, son Clayton LeFevre, daughter Carla Schattenkerk, and daughter-in-law Ruth Stark. He had 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon, son Shane LeFevre, son Douglas Stark, his son-in-law David McCleve, his parents and siblings Donna Jean LeFevre, Betty Knighton, Doug LeFevre, Grace Sandberg, and Dorothy Ackerman.

July 30, 2020

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com How about that monsoon rainstorm last Thursday? It was the first real storm that has amounted to something in five months. Pat and I were out delivering Meals on Wheels.

When I got out to fill an order, it had gone from sprinkling to a big-time storm before I had a chance to finish the order. We waited for about ten minutes until the storm finally slowed down. That’s usually how long storms last here in town. Many places around our area got hit a lot harder. Pictures of waterfalls in Capitol Reef were really something, with how much water was coming over it. Hopefully, this rain pattern will continue on for awhile like it has done in the past. There are a lot of fires throughout the state, which were brought under control because of the storm.

St. George was missed by the rain again and has gone 85 days without any measurable rain.

When talking to my wife, I think that there was a big crowd at the 24th parade. A funny thing happened to us on the way to the parade. I have a 1930 Model A truck that I drive in the parade each year.

Usually, I burn out the gas in the tank at the end of summer. I put a gallon of gas into the tank and drove it around the block, and it ran fine.

However, as Pat and I were a block from the parade, the truck started backfiring and wouldn’t run. I knew it had to be the old bad gas from last year. When I drained the tank, I got about five gallons out. I have been busy, so I haven’t tried to see if it will run. Anyway, we called our daughter, Shawn, to bring our red Explorer over, and we transferred our posters onto it that said “Mask up, Panguitch. We love our town.” It also had a

face mask on the poster, and Pat, Shawn and our neighbor, Laura, drove in the parade just ahead of the fire engine amd threw out candy. They said that there was plenty of candy in the streets that went without being picked up. Needless to say, “I missed the parade… again.”

I did talk to a couple of rodeo girls, and they said that they were having a good time.

I was on Main Street on Saturday morning, and there were a lot of folks in some of the businesses. That’s what these events are all about.

The fiddlers won’t be here this year. Some had already come down with the virus, but hopefully, they will be back next year. I really enjoy their music because I can understand the words. I haven’t heard if we are having a county fair this year [Staff note: The Garfield County Fair will take place from August 10 15]. It usually happens on the second week in August. Maybe, the week after the fair will be an ATV rally? The ATV committee had a meeting last Monday to discuss how they will be able to put on the rally with the virus going around.

Utah isn’t the only state to shut down events (24th of July celebration). California is not having the Rose Parade this year. This event has been going on for over 100 years, and this is the first time, other than during WW11, that it won’t be put on. Planning for this parade is a year round job, and millions of dollars go into their floats. Because of this, shutting down early is most likely a good thing for those involved in their projects.

You may know by now anyway, but Spencer Cox won the GOP nomination for governor. He will probably be our next governor, and he seems

like a nice guy. He needs to give some credit to Hughes, who touted himself as the only one in the contest to back the current president. Cox doesn’t care for him, which got him many votes.

Unfortunately, the main news is about the Coronavirus. The president, after 189 days, has come out saying that the virus is a real problem. It is going to get worse before it gets better. When asked if the states opening up too early (He had told the country previously that we should open on June 1st) was the cause of the big spike in cases (from 20,000 a day to over 60,000 a day), he replied that it was the governor's fault for opening before they met his guidelines. The states that opened early are GOP states, and they did so to please the president.

The state of Georgia has five mayors throughout the state who require mandatory masks to be worn. He is suing only one of them to force that mayor to rescind the order.

The mayor from Atlanta is the only one of the five that is a woman. I can’t imagine being dumb enough to sue a mayor for trying to protect her people. With zero guidance from the Federal Government (aka President Trump), there are 50 governors going in different directions, and people are dying by the thousands, daily.

The mayors from Houston and Los Angeles have gotten together and are talking about shutting their cities down again soon. The virus in both cities has gotten out of hand.

Worldwide, there are over 17 million cases of the virus, and over 650,000 people have died as a result. The United States just passed the 4 million case mark, with 150,000 deaths. On June 1st, when Utah opened up, Gar-

field County had two cases.

Today, they now have 39 cases, and a number of those cases are here in Panguitch.

Kane County didn’t have any cases for over two weeks.

They opened up the whole county, and now, they have 49 cases, with 21 new cases this week.

So far in July, 7 ½ million people have lost their jobs and have filed for unemployment.

The unemployment insurance runs out for those that fell under the bailout bill at the end of July. Congress passed another bill that would extend the unemployment benefits until January. This bill, like the last one, would give the workers $600.00 a week to get by on, among many other things. The Senate won’t go along with that bill and wants one that will give the workers 70% of their wages. Their reasoning on that is that they think that workers would rather collect unemployment than work. This is stupid because, like now, benefits run out, and the jobs just aren’t out there. Both bodies of the legislature go on vacation for the month of August, so it could be another month before anything passes. However, Nancy Pelosi says she will keep Congress in session until something is ironed out.

The pandemic is sparing millions of wild animals from dying as road kill, as the number of vehicles on the road has plunged by as much as 70%. Reports from New York City state that starving rats are pestering outdoor restaurant diners. Deprived of restaurant trash for months, the city’s rats are simply desperate.

Mask up, Panguitch. We love you.

Mack O.

Hospital Renaming: More than five million tourists pass through our area

annually. Our heart, newborn intensive care, neurosciences, trauma and other programs are earning national recognition. Our Intermountain Precision Genomics program serves patients across the country and the world. This new name will provide greater strength and clarity as we serve those who are not from this area and recruit physicians, research scientists and caregivers from across the nation.—Dr. Patrick Carroll, St. George Regional Hospital Medical Director Hospital Renaming Cont'd from page 1

new name positions us to do that well into the future.”

In 1913, St. George’s first hospital opened with the name Washington County Hospital.

It was renamed McGregor Hospital a few years later.

Then in 1952, a new hospital was built on the west side of the 400 East block and was named Dixie Pioneer Memorial Hospital. The advent of air conditioning brought growth, and in 1975, a larger hospital was built and named Dixie Medical Center. In 1990 the

word “Regional” was added to define the hospital’s service area expansion beyond Washington County as the region continued to grow.

“The word ‘Dixie’ still has a beautiful meaning for many who live here,” said Cloward. “We have benefited and continue to benefit from the collaborative spirit of this community and are grateful for its support. However, the meaning is not clear for everyone. For some, it only requires explanation. For others who are not from this area, it has offensive connotations.”

“We are a vibrant, rapidly

growing community,” said Dr. Patrick Carroll, the hospital’s medical director. “More than five million tourists pass through our area annually.

Our heart, newborn intensive care, neurosciences, trauma and other programs are earning national recognition. Our Intermountain Precision Genomics program serves patients across the country and the world. This new name will provide greater strength and clarity as we serve those who are not from this area and recruit physicians, research scientists and caregivers from across the nation.”

Intermountain Healthcare recommends hospitals use the city and hospital name pattern whenever possible for clear, safe, and effective communications. “That is the way individuals search online for medical care,” said Kevan Mabbutt, senior vice presi-

dent at Intermountain. “Our St. George hospital serves a multi-state area, including several international tourist destinations, so it is important for the hospital to be easily identified.”

The city of St. George also has a strong, recognizable brand as a popular retirement and vacation community, and the new name builds on that strength.

“Throughout the hospital’s history, our caregivers have provided the best possible care to everyone regardless of their background and heritage,” said Cloward.

“This will not change. We love and appreciate our community, and as St. George Regional Hospital, we will continue to advance our mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible.”

—Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital

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What to Do if You Find a Bat in Your House

SALT LAKE CITY Though most Utahns probably don’t correlate bats with summer, here’s why you shouldn’t be surprised if you find one in your home this time of year. Utahns may see more bats this time of year because the baby bats (also called pups) are learning to fly and leaving their roost for the first time. Here’s what you should know about bats in Utah and what to do if you encounter them.

There are currently 18 confirmed bat species in Utah, but there may be more.

They are the only mammals capable of true flight. Bats are found throughout the state and can be abundant wherever they can find food, shelter and water. The greatest species diversity is in the southern part of Utah.

Utah’s bats feed almost exclusively on insects. When insects aren’t available, like during the winter months, the bats typically either migrate or hibernate (although some species do a combination of both and others stay active year-round).

Sometimes, they hibernate in caves and mines, and recent research in western states has shown that many small bat species also hibernate in crevices in cliffs.

Bats in Utah do not usually hibernate in large groups like they do in many eastern states in the U.S. They typically hibernate either in small groups or by themselves.

Five Utah species primarily migrate, flying south from late August through October and then returning in April and May. “Encounters with bats seem to spike in September as the migratory species, especially the Mexican-free tailed bat, move around the state,” DWR Mammal Conservation Coordinator Kimberly Hersey said.

If you discover bats roosting in your home, what should you do?

Bats in homes are generally maternity colonies of female bats and their babies.

The females typically come out of hibernation and take up residence in a structure to give birth, usually in May or June. They then have their babies and begin to increase their activity to support lactation—this is typically when people begin to notice the bats. The young are also becoming more active and starting to fly, which also draws more attention.

“This time frame is the hardest time of year for dealing with bat nuisance issues,” Hersey said. “Since the young can't fly yet and are reliant on their mother’s milk, preventing the mothers from returning to their roosting spot will kill the babies.

Because bats are a protected wildlife species, it’s illegal to kill them.

“I've also seen where poorly timed removals lead to bats in attics suddenly finding their way inside someone’s home because the mothers are trying to reach their young. So, unless there is a human health and safety issue where bats are coming into close contact with residents, we do not permit bat colony removal during this time of year. However, actions to prevent them from getting into the living areas can occur. Although it may be inconvenient, after waiting until the young can fly,

Courtesy utah Division of WilDlife resourCes

Townsend's Big-eared Bat found in Crystal Cave. you can then safely, humanely and permanently address the problem.”

If you suspect there is a colony of bats in your attic, you will need to contact a local, permitted wildlife nuisance control company for help. The DWR will coordinate with that company to authorize the removal at specific times of the year that won’t harm the pups.

What to do if you discover bats inside your house Because bats can be carriers of rabies, a deadly virus that can be transmitted to people, you should never handle a bat with your bare hands. And if you have physical contact with a bat, contact your local health department for guidance. If you find a bat inside your home, open a door or window, turn off the lights inside your house and turn on a porch light outside. Leave the room and allow the bat to leave on its own.

If the bat does not make its way outside on its own, you can carefully remove it.

• Wearing heavy leather gloves, place a small box or can over the bat.

• To create a lid, slide a piece of cardboard between the can and the wall or curtain, enclosing the bat inside the container.

• Then take the bat outside and release the bat on a tree or other high object.

Although COVID-19 originated in bats, there is no indication that North American bats have been exposed to the disease. Because of the remote potential for humans to spread the disease to bats, bats captured in a home with a known or suspected COVID-19 case should not be released.

Preventing bats from roosting in your attic • Cool your attic with fans to make it uncomfortable for bats to take up residence.

• Inspect the outside of the building for openings and gaps in siding, chimneys and roof lines.

• Seal cracks and holes with caulking, hardware cloth, foam rubber, foam sealant, tar paper and chimney caps. Do not do this, however, when bats have pups in May through August.

Fall is the best time to seal

these openings when bats are vacating roosts.

• You can also use bird netting to place over an opening. Staple it down at the top and the sides, leaving the base open. Bats will be able to drop down the netting to leave, but not reenter the roost. Leave it in place for four to five days or until all the bats have left, then seal the holes.

Find more tips and safety information on the Wild Aware Utah website.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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LegaL Notices 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 Aug. 19, 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.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-2679 (a45987): David Salinas propose(s) using 0.0039 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (Duck Creek Village) for DOMESTIC. EXTENSION(S) 61-2679 (a31099): David Salinas is/are filing an extension for 0.0039 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (9 miles South of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. 61-1396 (a30039): Amin, LLC, Bristlecone Water Improvement District is/are filing an extension for 0.0277 cfs OR 4.46 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles NW of Ruby`s Inn) for MUNICIPAL: In Bristlecone Water Improvement District.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 23 & 30, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday August 10, 2020 at 10:50 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: Subdivision of TCD-220 into 2 total lots (150 acres total).

Petitioners Landon Holm Physical Address UT Highway 12, Mile Marker 9, Bryce, UT 84764 Legal Descriptions THE W 1/2 OF THE NW 1/4 AND THE NW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 AND THE W 1/2 OF THE W 1/2 OF THE E 1/2 OF THE NW 1/4 AND THE W 1/2 OF THE W 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SEC 34 T35S R4W SLB&M CONT 150.00 AC M/L Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 30 and AUGUST 6, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday August 10, 2020 at 10:40 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: Subdivision of ECD-239 into 5 total lots (40 acres total).

Petitioners Shannon Steed Physical Address Approximately 10 miles South off Hole-in-the-Rock Road, Escalante, UT 84726 Legal Descriptions THE NE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SEC 7 T36S R4E SLB&M CONT 40.00 AC M/L Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 30 and AUGUST 6, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday August 10, 2020 at 10:55 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: Minor-Lot Subdivision of ECD-142 into 3 total lots (33.43 acres total).

Petitioners Mitch Westhoff Physical Address Immediately South of Escalante City Boundary off East Side of Center Street Serial: ECD-142, Parcel: 11-0024-0142 Legal Descriptions BEG AT THE NW COR OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SEC 20 T35S R3E SLB&M AND RUNNING TH E 508.86 FT; TH S31°00'00"E 604.56 FT; TH S70°15'00"W 1351.68 FT; N38°00'00"W 867.24 FT; TH N78°00'00"E 986.04 FT TO THE POB : ALSO BEG AT THE SE COR OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SEC 20 T35S R3E SLB&M AND RUNNING TH W ALONG THE 1/4 SEC LINE 1711.38 FT; TH S 487.08 FT; TH N N74°45'00"E 1780.02 FT TO THE POB CONT 33.43 AC M/L Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 30 and AUGUST 6, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday August 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: Zone Change Agricultural to Residential Estates Petitioners Mitch Westhoff Physical Address Immediately South of Escalante City Boundary off East Side of Center Street Serial: ECD-142, Parcel: 11-0024-0142 Legal Descriptions BEG AT THE NW COR OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SEC 20 T35S R3E SLB&M AND RUNNING TH E 508.86 FT; TH S31°00'00"E 604.56 FT; TH S70°15'00"W 1351.68 FT; N38°00'00"W 867.24 FT; TH N78°00'00"E 986.04 FT TO THE POB : ALSO BEG AT THE SE COR OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SEC 20 T35S R3E SLB&M AND RUNNING TH W ALONG THE 1/4 SEC LINE 1711.38 FT; TH S 487.08 FT; TH N N74°45'00"E 1780.02 FT TO THE POB CONT 33.43 AC M/L Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 30 and AUGUST 6, 2020

NOTICE TO CREDITORS CRAIG C. HALLS #1317 403 South Main Street Blanding, Utah 84511 Telephone: (435)678-3333 Facsimile: (435)678-3330 Attorney for Petitioner DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF UTAH SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT GARFIELD COUNTY ANNOUNCEMENT In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN BRADLEY WEIL, OF APPOINTMENT AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deceased.

Case Number 203600008 Judge Wallace A. Lee Notice is hereby given that SUSAN LYNN CLAWSON, has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate.

All persons having claims against the above estate are required to present them to the undersigned or to the Clerk of the Court at 55 South Main St. P.O. Box 77, Panguitch, Utah 84759 on or before the 21st day of October, 2020, or said claims shall be forever barred.

Susan Lynn Clawson 1117 County Rd. 2240 N. Carmi, IL 62821 CRAIG C. HALLS Attorney for Susan Clawson 403 South Main Street Blanding, Utah 84511 435-678-3333 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 23 & 30 and AUGUST 6, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday August 10, 2020 at 10:45 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: Subdivision of WR-547 into 5 total lots (7.91 acres total).

Petitioners Jim Miller Physical Address 2754 South Miller Meadow Road, Panguitch Lake, UT 84759 Legal Descriptions THE S 2/5 OF THE N 3/5 OF THE W 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SEC 19 T36S R7W SLB&M CONT AC 7.91 AC M/L Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 30 and AUGUST 6, 2020 SURPLUS SALE GARFIELD COUNTY GARFIELD COUNTY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 2014 JEEP PATRIOT 1994 FORD F150 W/SHELL BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE UNTIL 5:00 P.M., FRIDAY, AUGUST 7th, 2020. BIDS WILL BE OPENED MONDAY AUGUST 10th, 2020 AT 11:20 A.M. IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE GARFIELD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 55 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PANGUITCH, UTAH. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION. All vehicles and equipment will be sold in "as is" condition, and all sales will be final. Purchases can be made with cash or certified check. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all offers. For additional information contact the Clerk’s Office at 435-676-1163 or www.garfield.utah.gov.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 30 and AUGUST 6, 2020 NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INTENDED USE: 2 APARTMENT BUILDINGS ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED BY: LEAVITT LAND & INVESTMENT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON: AUGUST 12, 2020 @ 7:00 PM WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LEGAL DES: .652 Acres Lot 3 Hi-Line Views Subdivision Located at approx 179 W Point Road Fremont, 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 JULY 30 and AUGUST 6, 2020 NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INTENDED USE: 5 APARTMENT BUILDINGS ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED BY: LEAVITT LAND & INVESTMENT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON: AUGUST 12, 2020 @ 7:00 PM, WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LEGAL DES: .842 Acres Lot 1 Hi-Line Views Phase 2 Subdivision Located at approx 216 S 200 W Fremont, 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 JULY 30 and AUGUST 6, 2020

APPLICATION FOR EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER CARES FUNDS The Six County Association of Governments, Housing & Community Action Department has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/ Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program The Six County Area has received $25,623.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter program; this is Phase 37 CARES (Coronavirus Disease of 2020) funds.

The Selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA: National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and United Way Worldwide. This Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-needs area around the country.

Under the terms of the grant from the National Board local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal Funds, 3) have and accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.

Applications will be accepted until August 7, 2020 at the Six County Housing and Community Action Department, located at 250 North Main suites B-38 Richfield, Utah 84701 or mail your request to P.O. Box 820 Richfield, Utah 84701.

For more information call 435-893-0744.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 30, 2020 APPLICATION FOR EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER FUNDS The Six County Association of Governments, Housing & Community Action Department has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/ Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program The Six County Area has received $12,377.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs.

The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA: National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and United Way Worldwide. This Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-needs area around the country.

Under the terms of the grant from the National Board local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal Funds, 3) have and accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.

Applications will be accepted until August 7, 2020 at the Six County Housing and Community Action Department, located at 250 North Main suites B-38 Richfield, Utah 84701 or mail your request to P.O. Box 820 Richfield, Utah 84701.

For more information call 435-893-0744.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 30, 2020 NOTICE OF BOULDER PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The Boulder Town Planning Commission will hold an online public hearing on Thursday, August 13, 2020, within its regular meeting that starts at 7:00 p.m. Details on how to participate electronically will be announced within 48 hours of the meeting.

This hearing addresses proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance related to cell tower requirements and limitations.

As this hearing addresses a legislative issue of creating language in a governing ordinance, all input—opinions as well as fact-based information—is welcome.

The proposed amendments can be viewed via the Planning Commission agenda page on the town website http://boulder. utah.gov/ or on the Utah Public Meeting Notice site https:// www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html.

Please email Planning Commission Clerk Peg Smith, at femmith@scinternet.net if you have comments or questions.

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HELP WANTED

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 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

We are looking for friendly, hardworking professionals who enjoy the hospitality industry and interaction with guests.

P O S I T I O N S AVA I L A B L E: Front Desk Agents Laundry Services Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen Positions to start April 1st through October 31st At Capitol Reef Resort we promote from within.

Please stop by in person to complete an application.

We are located at 2600 E SR 24, Torrey, UT 84775 435-425-3761

POSITIONS AVAILABLE Panguitch City is accepting bids for the cleaning of the city office, fire station and restroom at the BIC building; a crossing guard and a social hall monitor.

These are contract positions without benefits.

Positions may be bid together or individually. Please call the Panguitch City Office with questions 676-8585.

Sealed bids will be accepted at the Panguitch City Office, 25 South 200 East or PO Box 75 Panguitch, UT 84759 until 5:00 pm on Friday, September 4, 2020.

Panguitch City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

PART-TIME COOK ESCALANTE SENIOR CENTER Garfield County is accepting applications for a parttime cook at the Escalante Senior Center. The work scehdule is six hours a day, Tuesday through Thursday.

Applications are available at the Escalante Senior Center, 89 North 100 West, Escalante or at www.garfield. utah.gov. Applications will be accepted at the clerk's office in Panguitch or the Escalante Senior Center until 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 14, 2020.

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

WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR

Wayne School District is accepting applications for the following positions:

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 TSSA Para-Professional with Retirement at Bryce Valley Elementary School Half-Time CTE Teacher at Escalante High School Food Service Worker at Bryce Valley High School Para-Professionals at All Schools Substitute/Activity Bus Driver in Panguitch 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 Pete Peterson (775-962-1878) BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-679-8835) EES/EHS Principal Peter Baksis (435-826-4205) PES Principal Robert Prince (435-676-8847) PMS/PHS Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-8805) Superintendent John Dodds (435-676-8821) Online application available: www.garfk12.org Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

DEADLINE: See the district website for closing date of each position.

Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

CTE TEACHER WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL/WAYNE MIDDLE SCHOOL Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree and Utah teaching license or be working toward these credentials.

Preference given for endorsements or qualifications in Woodworking/Shop, Engineering, Automotive Trades, Business and/or Marketing.

Candidates desiring either full time or part time work will be considered.

Salary will be based on qualifications and Wayne School District teacher salary schedule.

Interested individuals may fill out a written application at Wayne School District Office, 79 North 100 West Bicknell, UT or found online at http://www.waynesd.org/ images/pdf/Employment/TeacherApp.pdf.

A current resume, a university transcript showing all course work, a copy of applicant’s teaching license, and two letters of recommendation should accompany the application.

Applications for any positions may be submitted in person or electronically to tyler.newton@waynesd.org and/or randy.shelley@waynesd.org .

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled ELEMENTARY TEACHER AT LOA ELEMENTARY CTE TEACHER AT WAYNE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOLS SOCIAL WORKER FOOD SERVICE WORKER AT LOA ELEMENTARY PARAPROFESSIONALS AT ALL SCHOOLS SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS, FOOD SERVICE AND BUS DRIVERS SALARY: Please see the Salary Schedule on the website.

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 classified or certified application that can be found on the website.

For a description of each, please see the district website www.waynesd.org.

Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications. Applicants are considered on the basis of employment qualifications without regard to race, color, political affiliation, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, or disability

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Baked Ham, Cheese Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad Bar/ Pears, Scotcheroos

WED Aug 5th THURS Aug 6th

Roast Beef, Potatoes & Gravy, Mixed Veggies, Salad Bar/ Mixed Fruit, White Cake w/ Cherries Enchiladas, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice, Salad Bar/ Peaches, No Bake 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.

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Tools & experience necessary.

Wage depending on experience.

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Final Approval of Outdoors Act Hailed as Breakthrough

courtesy national Park conserVation association

Advocates for getting repairs at national parks say many sites have reached a breaking point when it comes to crumbling infrastructure.

WASHINGTON, D.C. Conservation groups and outdoor enthusiasts are cheering passage of a bill that cleared its final hurdle in Congress.

The Great American Outdoors Act was approved by the House after making it through the Senate last month. A key provision sets aside up to $6.5 billion to address the growing maintenance backlog at sites under the National Park system.

Theresa Pierno is president and CEO of the National Parks Conservation Association and cites many examples of crumbling infrastructure at parks across the country.

"Places like Grand Canyon," says Pierno. "[The] water system, which was built

during World War II, and it supplies drinking water for millions of visitors and hasn't been upgraded in all this time. " The Outdoors Act also commits $900 million annually to the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Supporters say that the fund has been ignored for too long in terms of full appropriations, and that the action taken by Congress will protect more lands from development.

Opponents of the Act cite concerns about adding to the nation's debt.

As for the park maintenance backlog, the money provided by the bill only covers half of what is needed. But Pierno says it will allow for

many crucial projects to start right away, and that other revenue sources are possible.

"Half of the backlog is transportation projects, whether it's bridges and roads," says Pierno. "And so, we are also looking at other means, including the transportation bill, to help shore some additional funding. " The association says these projects would create an estimated 100,000 jobs at a time when millions of people have been added to the unemployment rolls.

Pierno says it took groups such as hers at least two decades to push Congress to approve a bill like the Outdoors Act. She credits the tireless work of advocates and nonprofits reaching out to lawmakers to get behind the effort.

"There's so few things that we can think of that really bring people together," says Pierno. "But, you know, look at what National Parks just did; it brought Congress together."

—National Parks Conservation Association, Soundbite Services

July 30, 2020

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Continues to Increase Recreational Access to Lake Powell

PAGE - Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is increasing recreational access and services. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-bypark basis.

Beginning Friday, July 24, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area reopened access to: • Entrance fee booths at An-

is located on the south side of Lake Powell near Page, Arizona.

Beginning Wednesday, July 29 at 8 a.m. (AZ time), Glen Canyon National Recreation Area’s concessioner at Antelope Point Marina reopened access to: • Grandma Betty's Restaurant for Take-out Only • For more information: https://antelopepointlakepowell.com/covid-19-coronavirus-update/ • The Antelope Point Marina is located on the south side of Lake Powell near Page, Arizona.

In addition, the following services continue to be available as previously announced

conditions.htm According to Superintendent William Shott, “We look forward to also reopening the Antelope Point Public Launch Ramp on Lake Powell as soon as possible.

We anticipate this public use area opening with services and amenities as soon as next week.”

The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners continues to be paramount. At Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, our operational approach is to examine each facility function and service provided to ensure those operations comply with current public health guidance, and

courtesy national Park serVice

Antelope Point Marina area in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. telope Point.

• Antelope Point is located on the south side of Lake Powell near Page, Arizona.

Beginning Friday, July 24, at 8 a.m. (AZ time), Glen Canyon National Recreation Area’s concessioner at Antelope Point Marina reopened access to the following services: • Boat rentals • Marina store • Marina business boat ramp for Antelope Point Marina customers only.

• The Antelope Point Marina

and described at https://www. nps.gov/glca/planyourvisit/ conditions.htm With public health in mind, the following facilities and operations remain closed at this time: • Some concessions operations continue to be temporarily suspended. For more information please visit: Concessions operations • Some park facilities and areas are temporarily closed.

For more information, please visit: https://www. nps.gov/glca/planyourvisit/

will be regularly monitored.

We continue to work closely with the NPS Office of Public Health using CDC guidance to ensure public and workspaces are safe and clean for visitors, employees, partners, and volunteers.

While these areas are accessible for visitors to enjoy, a return to full operations will continue to be phased and services may be limited.

When recreating, the public should follow local area health orders, practice Leave No Trace principles, avoid crowding and avoid high-risk outdoor activities.

The CDC has offered guidance to help people recreating in parks and open spaces prevent the spread of infectious diseases. We will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19 and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health.

Details and updates on park operations will continue to be posted on our website https://www.nps.gov/glca/ planyourvisit/conditions.htm and social media channels.

Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www. nps.gov/coronavirus.

—National Park Service