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Thursday, August 6, 2020

CUPHD Confirms First COVID-19 Case in Wayne County

RICHFIELD - The Central Utah Public Health Department (CUPHD) has confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in Wayne County. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the Central Utah Health District to 341.

The individual is between the ages of 1-14 and is currently recovering at home.

The individual contracted the virus from exposure to a confirmed COVID-19 case outside of the Central Utah Health District. “COVID- 19 is still very active in our communities and throughout the state. Although, we haven’t seen case counts as high as other areas in the state or country, we continue to see case counts and hospitalizations rise. We encourage individuals to continue to wear masks when in public, practice social distancing, stay home when sick, and take other precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19.” said Nate Selin, CUPHD’s Health Officer.

Close contacts of this confirmed case are being contacted and will be advised to self-quarantine. CUPHD conFirst COVID Case Cont'd on page 2

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Escalante Car Show a Hot Success

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ESCALANTE - Although August 1 temperatures tipped toward 100, a good-sized crowd came out to see the wide variety of cars, trucks and tractors that were entered into the Fifth Annual Moqui Motor Madness car show at Escalante's city park. The fifty-one entries included a few old favorites, but as usual there were lots of new entries this year, which helps make sure the show is never boring. Garfield County Commissioner Jerry Taylor's gleaming red and white 1968 GMC Truck won two sponsors choice awards, from the State Bank of Southern Utah, and from Cottam's 66. Full car show results next week!

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Dixie National Forest Welcomes New Forest Supervisor DIXIE N.F. - Kevin Wright has accepted the position of Forest Supervisor for the Dixie National Forest in the Intermountain Region.

Wright currently serves as the Public Service Staff Officer for the Dixie National Forest and will succeed Forest Supervisor Angie Bulletts, who left the forest at

Escalante Volunteer Fire and Rescue Celebrate Pioneer Day

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The Escalante Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department participated in the Escalante City Pioneer Day parade and showed off the new Rosenbauer "Ladder 1" fire truck and Honda UTV rescue vehicle.

ESCALANTE - On Saturday, July 25th, the volunteer firefighters of Escalante City participated in the Escalante City Pioneer Day parade with multiple firefighting and rescue vehicles. City and county residents got a chance to see the new Rosenbauer “Ladder 1” fire truck and

the new Honda UTV rescue vehicle. Everyone, but most of all the children, enjoyed the aerial delivery of water from "Ladder 1" on a warm day!

The new equipment was made possible by the support and effort of Mayor Melani Fire and Rescue Cont'd on page 2

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

THURS. AUGUST 6 - WED. AUGUST 12

Slightly lower temps this week, with highs in the high 80s and low 90s; lows in the high 40s. Sunny days with no rain expected.

Winds variable from 11 to 17 mph.

the beginning of August for a new job with the Bureau of Land Management in Nevada. Wright will officially start his new role on August 31.

“I am honored to be selected as the next Forest Supervisor of the Dixie National Forest,” said Wright. “I look forward to meeting and work-

ing with our partners, stakeholders and members of the public on all the important work we have to do together on the Dixie National Forest.”

Wright has been with the Dixie National Forest for the New Supervisor Cont'd on page 4

License Suspensions Cont'd on page 3

GARFIELD COUNTY (Note: This article was produced from the clerk’s recording available on Utah Public Meeting Notice board.

Portions of discussions, particularly with those involving persons not seated at the dais, were inaudible.)

The agenda for the July 27 Garfield County Commission meeting consisted entirely of administrative business.

Three conditional use permits were approved: • Mark Childs, Cannonville, for guest cabins and RV park, and a construction camp for building a couple single family dwellings.

• Perry Barlow, Panguitch, for a gravel pit.

• Tyler Mendenhall, Paunsagunt Cliffs, for a greenhouse covered berry farm at his residence.

One business license, Ice ‘n’ Bryce, was scheduled but postponed until the next meeting to obtain needed documentation.

Public Works Dept, Brian Bremner, introduced Dave Dodds as the future Public Works Director upon Bremner’s upcoming retirement.

Bremner said Dodds had been working with him for the past couple weeks and will continue shadowing him for six more months. Commissioners and Bremner discussed materials being used for Bryce Canyon airport demolition/construc-

tion, but most of the details were inaudible.

Following are the commissioners’ reports summarizing their activities since the last meeting: Commissioner David Tebbs: • Mossy Cave parking lot: Tebbs urged residents to participate in the Park Service comment period now through August 7. He said comments about personal experiences associated with the parking, driving, or walking along Hwy 12 in that area are of interest.

• He’s talking with an assistant in Sen. Lee’s office about improving cell service in the Cannonville area.

• Bull Valley Gorge will be open as soon as the cement is fully cured, probably during the week.

• Garfield County businesses are caught between tourists making last minute travel plans and trying to manage staffing levels. No one knows what the fall season will bring.

• A record number of meals have been served to seniors. He asked people to reach out to senior citizens as their ability to get out and socialize has been particularly restricted during Garfield Commission Cont'd on page 4

BLM Gets Hands-on with Dry Fork Trailhead Facelift

Wildlife-related Violations Results in Hunting Licenses Suspended for Five Utahns

SALT LAKE CITY Five Utahns had their hunting privileges suspended recently after the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources’ monthly hearings on April 24 and May 5. The individuals had all previously been sentenced in district or county justice courts in connection with various wildlife-related violations.

The administrative wildlife license suspension process is separate and distinct from the criminal prosecution process conducted by the courts. The specific process for administrative license suspension is provided in Utah statute and Utah Administrative Rule. These regulations clarify which violations qualify for potential wildlife license suspension.

License suspension hearings are typically held at the Utah Department of Natural Resources building in Salt Lake City on the first Tuesday of each month and are open to the public. However, due to COVID-19, the April and May hearings were held via telephone, in order to follow social distancing guidelines.

During the hearing, a hearing officer, appointed by the Utah Attorney General’s Office, receives the details of

Garfield County Commission July 27

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Image of Lower Dry Fork Trailhead.

KANAB - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has completed construction of two new trailheads improving access to the Dry Fork slot canyons. The new trailheads for both Upper and Lower Dry Fork provide visitors with different recreation experiences and “are designed to disperse visitor use at the popular destination in Kane County,” said Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Outdoor Recreation Planner Jabe Beal.

The Dry Fork Slot Canyons have become one of the most visited locations in the region, second only to Calf Creek Recreation Area. For this reason, the BLM completed environmental analysis in April 2018 to address the issues of the current trailhead location, visitor impacts, increased visitation, and impacts to the Scorpion Wilderness Study Area (WSA).

The project is designed to improve access, disperse rec-

reational use within the WSA, reduce congestion and user impacts, and provide for improved public safety and protection of sensitive resources, in accordance with the Federal Lands Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA).

The law requires the BLM to manage all WSAs “so as not to impair the suitability of such areas for preservation Dry Fork

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COVID-19 Community Resources • • • •

Utah Coronavirus Information Line: 1-800-456-7707 State of Utah COVID-19 Updates: https://coronavirus.utah.gov/ Garfield County Email Hotline: COVID19@garfield.utah.gov Wayne Community Health Center in Bicknell: (435) 425-3744

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988 Becomes New Three Digit Number For National Suicide Prevention Hotline

PANGUITCH - On July 16, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission opted to make 988 the nationwide phone number for Americans who are dealing with a mental health crisis. Until this transition is in place, you can still reach the crisis line by dialing 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273TALK).

Since 2008, suicide has ranked as the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. Suicide claimed the lives of more than 48,000 Americans in 2018, resulting in about one death every eleven minutes. An FCC staff report to Congress in 2019 proposed establishing 988 as an easy-to-remember three-digit code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Staff analyzed various options and determined 988 was the best option for

increasing access to crisis resources and ensuring the fastest possible transition. Establishing the easy-to-remember 988 as the “911” for suicide prevention and mental health services will make it easier for Americans in crisis to access the help they need and decrease the stigma surrounding suicide and mental health issues.

Southwest Behavioral Health Center (SBHC) specializes in mental health and substance abuse treatment, evaluations, and therapy for adults and children, along with group therapy and classes in a local setting. Call to schedule an appointment with a counselor.

SBHC is located at 601 E. Center Panguitch, Utah or call 435-676-8176.

—Panguitch Prevention Coalition

Annual Southern Utah Seniors Conference to Take Place Virtually on August 28

August 6, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Everyone Must Participate in Order to Keep Teachers and Kids Going Back to School Safe

This week, the Garfield County School Board voted to approve a plan for reopening schools. It was one of the most difficult votes I have made in my 9+ years on the board. Not because it is a bad plan. Supt.

Dodds and the District’s team have worked hard to create a plan that would support all students in starting school in a couple of weeks. My struggle is worrying about all the things we don’t know about this virus. Worrying if we can keep our kids and school staff safe, especially with so much information unavailable due to HIPAA and FERPA privacy protections. It made me realize how much we need every person in Garfield County to join us in implementing the

plan.

We all need to wear our masks to model the required behavior for our kids but, also, so we reduce the spread of the virus. We need to not plan or attend large gatherings during this time to protect them.

Finally, we need to get tested if we are sick and then notify all contacts especially those connected to our schools if we are found to be positive for Covid-19.

If we commit to these things, we have a better chance of protecting our students and teachers so opening schools is a success and remains an option.

Cheryl Cox, Boulder

Goings on...

An Obelisk Appears in Torrey

Area Seniors are invited to spend their afternoon online learning why there is no place like home and how to age safely in theirs “We’ve designed this year’s conference to be both informative and fun. We look forward to this event each year and while it’s a new format, we can’t wait to see everyone again this year!” Conference Committee Chairwoman, Amy Brinkerhoff added, “The Seniors Conference is a cherished activity for us.

We are excited to present the conference online this year.

Hopefully the online format will make the Seniors Conference more accessible for rural and homebound seniors.”

The conference will begin at 1 p.m., and includes: Keynote Speaker: Rob Ence, Utah Commission on Aging, Speakers Traci Barney, Utah Department of Health and Kate Nance, Adult Protective Services, fun and interactive games and a guest appearance by the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. The event is FREE to all Five County Area Seniors.

Those interested in registering for the conference can do so online at http://www. areaagencyonagingfivecounty.org.

—Five County Association of Governments

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A U.S. Postal Service drop box appears like an obelisk in Torrey.

TORREY - Like the monolith in The Planet of the Apes movie, a rare object, never before seen in these parts, suddenly showed up in the town of Torrey. It was perched on the iconic Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP) doorstep. “What does it mean?” everyone in town is asking. Does it represent and even trigger epic transitions in the history of human evolution, evolution of humans from ape-like beings to civilized people?

Is it some kind government conspiracy, which is what some are surmising?

Reminiscent of the Golden Calf, flowers and other items of adoration have been systematically placed up at its base (and we all know how well that event turned out).

Oh well, time will tell what good may come. As history has shown us, stranger things have happened in Torrey.

—Adus Dorsey

First COVID Case: Although,

we haven’t seen case counts as high as other areas in the state or country, we continue to see case counts and hospitalizations rise.

We encourage individuals to continue to wear masks when in public, practice social distancing, stay home when sick, and take other precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19.—Nate Selin, CUPHD’s Health Officer First COVID Case

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tinues to encourage testing for all individuals who are symptomatic for COVID-19. If you have any of the symptoms of COVID-19, CUPHD encourages you to contact a health professional and get a referral to a testing site. You may

also contact the COVID-19 hotlines at 1-800-456-7707 or 844-442-5224 to be referred for testing.

The most up-to-date information can be found at coronavirus.utah.gov or centralutahpublichealth.org.

—Central Utah Public Health Department

Fire and Rescue: Everyone,

but most of all the children, enjoyed the aerial delivery of water from "Ladder 1" on a warm day!

—Escalante Volunteer Fire and Rescue Fire and Rescue Cont'd from page 1

Torgersen, the Escalante City Council, and Garfield County Commissioner Jerry Taylor. Commissioner Taylor was also the key leader in getting the volunteer department the Honda UTV for rescues, especially those

off-road rescues on public lands. Escalante Volunteer Fire & Rescue continues to help keep the public and first responders safe, while also keeping children happy!

—Escalante Volunteer Fire and Rescue

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CEDAR CITY - The Area Agency on Aging invites seniors from the five southwest Utah counties (Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, and Washington) to the 18th Annual Seniors Conference, “There’s No Place Like Home,” to be held virtually on August 28th, 2020. The conference has been moved from an in-person event to a virtual format to ensure the safety of seniors in our community.

Aging in place is an important issue facing today’s seniors. For most people, the goal of living in the residence of their choice, for as long as they are able, as they age is desirable, but not always well understood. This conference will include information about services (or other supports) that can help with changing needs over time to help seniors to age in place.

“Well-being is at the forefront of what we’re working together towards.

Our programs and activities are designed to be a catalyst that helps seniors in our community reach their goals and fulfill their potential,” said Kristina Raner of the Area Agency on Aging,

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License Suspensions: Those laws are made

to benefit wildlife and the public. I honestly wish that everyone would just comply with the law so that we didn’t have to do suspensions. That is our goal. But unfortunately, people do break the law, and we believe that appropriate license suspension is the best deterrent we have to those who would intentionally break the law.—Doug Messerly, DWR Law Enforcement Investigator

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Five Utahns have had their hunting licenses suspended for various wildlife-related violations. Lengths of suspensions are set by the Utah Legislature and are related to the designated class of the crime.

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the case and then determines whether the individual’s hunting or fishing license will be suspended. For a hunting or fishing license to be suspended, the hearing officer must conclude that the person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly violated a suspension-qualifying law.

The lengths of various suspensions are established by the Utah Legislature and are based on the designated class of crime. If the crime is determined to be a class C misdemeanor, the suspension is one year. For a class B, it’s three years. For a class A misdemeanor, it’s five years, and for a felony, it’s a sevenyear suspension. However, those suspension lengths can be doubled for two reasons: if your license was already suspended at the time of the crime or if the crime involves a trophy animal.

Those who had their hunting privileges revoked during the hearing include: • A Scipio man who was convicted in Millard County’s 4th District Court with wanton destruction of protected wildlife.

• A Pleasant Grove man who was convicted in Utah County’s 4th District Court of attempted wanton destruction of protected wildlife.

• A Vernal man who was convicted in Duchesne County’s 8th District Court of wanton destruction of protected wildlife and a tagging requirement violation.

• A Highland man who was sentenced in Sanpete County’s 6th District Court of wanton destruction of protected wildlife.

• An Aurora man who forfeited bail in Sevier County’s Justice Court for the charge of allowing protected wildlife to waste or spoil.

Scipio buck deer case On Oct. 11, 2019, a DWR conservation officer received a tip that a man had killed a deer near the Scipio Cemetery. There weren’t any deer hunts going on in the area at the time, so the officer visited the man’s home in Scipio to investigate. The officer was approached by a relative of the man who killed the deer, and the relative told the officer that he had killed the deer legally with a landowner tag for a nearby unit.

The deer was located in a

shed, tagged with the man’s deer permit.

However, upon further investigation, conservation officers found evidence of a recently killed deer near the Scipio Cemetery. The officers met with the two men who started leading them to the alleged legal kill site of the deer, before eventually admitting to illegally harvesting the deer near the cemetery.

The hearing officer ruled that the case warrants a five year suspension of big game hunting privileges for the Scipio man who assisted in the incident, beginning Jan. 9.

The man who killed the deer previously had his big game hunting privileges suspended for five years, beginning April 23.

Pleasant Grove trophy buck deer case On Jan. 14, 2019, a DWR officer who was following up on a tip discovered a recently harvested trophy buck deer at a man’s residence. Upon further investigation, officers discovered that the man had received a photo of the deer on Jan. 11, showing the animal in an acquaintance's backyard within Pleasant Grove city limits. The man went to the home after it got dark, and shot and killed the deer later that night using artificial light from nearby residences. He then took the deer back to his apartment. No deer hunting seasons were open at the time.

The hearing officer ruled that the case warranted a 10year suspension—due to the trophy status of the deer—of all hunting privileges for the Pleasant Grove man, beginning May 21.

Vernal elk case DWR conservation officers received a call through the UTiP poaching hotline on Jan. 16, 2019, regarding some suspicious hunting activity.

Upon further investigation, the officers discovered that a man shot and killed a cow elk on his family’s private property in Duchesne County, and the shot also killed a calf elk that was standing behind the cow elk. The man then proceeded to tag the cow elk with his 2018 cow elk permit and tagged the calf elk with his daughter’s permit.

The hearing officer ruled that the case warranted a two-year and six-month suspension of big game hunting privileges for the Vernal man, beginning May 22.

Highland trophy elk case A DWR conservation of-

ficer received a tip about a trophy bull elk that had been shot and killed on a spike-only elk hunting unit on Oct. 5, 2019.

Later that day, the officer contacted the man involved, who admitted to shooting the elk.

The man had an any-bull elk permit, which was not valid for that area.

The hearing officer ruled that the case warranted a fouryear and six-month suspension of big game hunting privileges for the man, beginning June 4.

Aurora duck case DWR conservation officers received a report of some dead ducks that were found in a garbage can at Redmond Lake in Sevier County. An officer responded to the scene on Dec. 31, 2019, and found five dead ducks that had been left to waste in the garbage can with no meat taken from them. Evidence led the officer to an Aurora man, who admitted to shooting the ducks and then leaving them out overnight without cleaning them.

He then stated he felt uncomfortable using the meat after it had sat out all night, and he threw the ducks away.

The hearing officer ruled that the case warranted a twoyear suspension of small game and turkey hunting privileges for the man, beginning May 21.

“The entire purpose of wildlife law enforcement is to encourage people to comply with the laws,” DWR Law Enforcement Investigator Doug Messerly said. “Those laws are made to benefit wildlife and the public. I honestly wish that everyone would just comply with the law so that we didn’t have to do suspensions.

That is our goal. But unfortunately, people do break the law, and we believe that appropriate license suspension is the best deterrent we have to those who would intentionally break the law.”

Individuals may appeal their license suspension to the Utah Wildlife Board within 30 days of the date any suspension order is issued. All appeals must be in writing.

Utah is a member state of the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact. Utah license suspension information is provided to all member states of the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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USU Makes Face Coverings Mandatory for Fall 2020 Semester

August 6, 2020

New Supervisor: I am honored

to be selected as the next Forest Supervisor of the Dixie National Forest. I look forward to meeting and working with our partners, stakeholders and members of the public on all the important work we have to do together on the Dixie National Forest.

—Kevin Wright, new Forest Supervisor for the Dixie National Forest New Supervisor Cont'd from page 1

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Utah State University has implemented a policy requiring face masks on all campuses for the fall semester, and this includes all centers throughout Utah's Southwest region.

UTAH - Utah State University President Noelle E. Cockett has implemented a temporary policy that makes face coverings mandatory through fall semester on all campuses. The new policy builds upon the executive order Gov. Gary Herbert put into effect for state buildings and facilities.

“USU is a research university, and the best available research demonstrates that if everyone wore face

coverings, it would significantly lower the transmission rate of the disease,” said President Cockett. “Face coverings are key to minimizing the risk of COVID-19 on our campuses and centers this fall, and by working together, we can keep our employees and students safe.”

According to the policy, a face covering is cloth or disposable mask that covers both the nose and mouth.

Under the policy, face cover-

Garfield Commission:

CUPs approved, Dave Dodds introduced as the future Public Works Director, commissioner board reports, including Mossy Cave visitor area comment period, COVID relief funding, continuing Tri-recovery Economic Recovery Task Force meetings, and a National adjustment to the PILT formula discussed.

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this time.

• He met with the Garfield County Clerk and department heads to determine how to spend the COVID relief funding. No details were provided at the meeting, but he said they’d be “getting that list together.”

• Bryce Canyon airport renovation will be starting soon.

Commissioner Jerry Taylor: • Attended a Justice Court meeting.

• Mentioned Calf Creek as another major parking problem that needs attention and Hole in the Rock Road that’s “tearing up peoples’ vehicles” but can’t be fixed during dry weather.

• Continuing bi-monthly TriCounty Economic Recovery Task Force zoom calls with state and county officials and businesses.

Commissioner Leland Pollock: • Adjusting the formula that determines Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) is being worked at the national level. PILT payments are compensation for public lands that can’t be taxed by states with the current formula based on population, as well as public land acreage. Ideally, PILT funding is increased in total, with states currently receiving the most PILT funds (California, Oregon, Washington) keeping their funding, while increasing the amount available to lesser populated states like Utah, Montana, and Wyoming. Pollock said Garfield County’s payment should be double what it receives.

• Darin Bushman, Piute County Commissioner, will assume Pollock’s role

as chair of the National Association of Counties Public Lands Subcommittee. Bushman is also Utah’s state public land chair.

• COVID-19: The Governor’s Office is telling individual counties they can do what they need to do; there will be no top-down mandate. Pollock talked with organizers of the Panguitch ATV Rally and thinks they will decide to go ahead with the rally despite most participants being in the high-risk senior age range. He said each town and committee needs to decide for themselves He said the 400 planned attendees for the ATV rally will provide needed business for the area.

• Department of the Interior has directed the county to repair access on the Flint Trail, part of the National Recreation Area.

Planning Dept, Kaden Figgins: Besides handling the conditional use permits, Figgins lauded the achievements of an intern whose services have been made available to the county this summer as an offshoot of a COVID-related program. Figgins said their intern is a University of Utah student going into hospital administration. The program pays his 40-hr week, $15/hr salary. So far, the intern is helping finalize the “Starting A Business” page on the county’s website.

Next he’ll be building an application portal through Google Docs for future grants.

The Commission moved to closed session to discuss personnel issues and possible litigation.

The Garfield County Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month starting at 10 a.m.

All meetings are held in the County Courthouse in Panguitch, and there is no set up for electronic participation.

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ings or masks will continue to be required when: • Inside all university buildings throughout the state, including in elevators, hallways, classrooms, and break rooms.

• In outdoor university spaces where social distancing is difficult.

• In USU vehicles when riding with others.

• Outside when it is difficult to stay six feet from others.

There are commonsense exceptions to the policy, including: • Inside recreational facilities when social distancing of six feet is maintained.

• In an enclosed office or laboratory space that is not shared.

• When eating and drinking in a space designated for this purpose.

• For students living on campus when they are in their own housing units.

The policy will be enforced by supervisors for

employees. By fall, the student code will specifically include a provision about following health and safety directives. Students who do not wear a mask to in-person classes will be asked not to return to class unless they have a mask on, and lack of student compliance in not wearing face coverings will be addressed by Student Conduct.

However, the university’s primary goal is to educate about the policy, not police it.

“At USU, we always talk about how we are unique—how Aggies think, care, and act,” said President Cockett. “Wearing a mask is a perfect expression of acting to take care of our Aggie family. Together, we are Aggie strong.”

More information about USU’s policy on face coverings can be found at https:// www.usu.edu/covid-19/staying-healthy/face-coverings.

—Utah State University

last 5 years overseeing the forest’s recreation, minerals, heritage, and special uses programs.

He joined the Dixie after spending seven years with the Bureau of Land Management as the Monument Manager for Vermilion Cliffs National Monument on the Arizona Strip Field Office and Range ManageCourtesy dixie national Forest ment Specialist for the Kevin Wright will officially start Cedar City Field Office. his new role as Forest Supervisor Before moving to for the Dixie National Forest on Cedar City, Utah twelve August 31. years ago, he worked for the Idaho State Depart- needs of present and future ment of Agriculture as a generations. The agency Range Management Special- manages 193 million acres ist in Twin Falls, Idaho for of public land, provides asthree years. He began his sistance to state and private career as a Range Manage- landowners, and maintains ment Specialist for the Uinta the largest forestry research National Forest on the Heber organization in the world.

Ranger District. He received Public lands the Forest Serhis undergraduate degree vice manages contribute from Brigham Young Uni- more than $13 billion to the versity in Wildlife and Range economy each year through Resources and a master’s de- visitor spending alone. gree from the University of Those same lands provide Utah in Public Administra- 20 percent of the nation's tion. He grew up in the Bay clean water supply, a value Area in California. estimated at $7.2 billion per Wright cares deeply year. The agency has either about the Dixie National For- a direct or indirect role in est: its resources, its partners, stewardship of about 80 perand most importantly, its em- cent of the 850 million forployees. He is excited to be- ested acres within the U.S., gin this new adventure as the of which 100 million acres Dixie’s Forest Supervisor. are urban forests where most The mission of the For- Americans live. est Service is to sustain the —Dixie National health, diversity and producForest tivity of the nation's forests and grasslands to meet the

August 6, 2020

Wills, Trusts, and More

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Am I Liable for Probate Debts?

by JeFFery J. mCKenna The last thing anyone wants after the death of a family member is calls from debt collectors attempting to collect from the loved one's estate. While some family members can be contacted by debt collectors, the family is protected from abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices.

Usually, the estate is responsible for paying any debts the deceased may have left. If the estate does not have enough money, the debts will go unpaid. A debt collector may not turn to relatives to try to collect payment (unless they were co-signers or guarantors of the debt).

However, the spouse of the decedent may have responsibility for any debts that were jointly held.

Debt collectors are allowed to contact the personal representative (executor) of the estate, the decedent's spouse, or the decedent's parents (if the decedent was a minor) to discuss the debts.

They may not discuss the debts with anyone else. The only reason debt collectors may contact other relatives or friends is to get the name of the personal representative or spouse. But they cannot say anything about the decedent's debt to those individuals or even say that they are debt collectors.

When speaking with family members, debt col-

lectors may not mislead the family into believing that the family members are responsible for the deceased person's debts. They also can't use abusive or offensive language.

Even if you are the person who is responsible for paying the estate’s debts, you can request that a debt collector stop contacting you. To do this, you need to send a letter to the debt collector asking the collector not to contact you again. You should keep a copy of the letter for your records and send the letter "certified" with a return receipt.

Once the collector receives the letter, the collector can contact you only to tell you that there will be no further contact or to inform you of a lawsuit. Remember, the estate is still responsible for paying its debts to the extent that it can.

Probates and trust administrations come with inherent headaches but these do not need to be added to with improper debt collection. If you have a problem with a debt collector, you can contact our office for help or you can contact the Utah Attorney General’s Office or the Federal Trade Commission at ftccomplaintassistant.gov.

Hopefully, this article and information can be helpful to you or someone you know.

Guilt Trip

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.

My mother, a master of guilt trips, showed me a photo of herself waiting by a phone that never rings.

"Mom, I call all the time," I said. "If you had an answering machine, you'd know."

Soon after, my brother installed one for her. When I called the next time, I got her machine: "If you are a salesperson, press one. If you're a friend, press two. If you're my daughter who never calls, press 911 because the shock will probably give me a heart attack."

Football Tickets

ACROSS

DOWN test

1. *Type of spoken

2. *Class president candidate wants it 3. Loads, two words 4. Greek money 5. Game ragout 6. Of #16 Across 7. Architect's drawing 8. Used to eliminate wrinkles 9. Serve soup, e.g.

10. Sodium solution 12. Arrow poison 13. Establish, two words 14. *As opposed to public 19. Hostile force 22. "La" precursor 23. Shade of Dockers 24. Pine juice 25. Beginning of illness 26. *Valedictorian's spot 27. Gallows' rope 28.

Comparative

Horse Riding

I was riding my horse in the backyard when my neighbor's nine- year-old boy, Conner, came over with his riding helmet and asked if he could have a riding lesson.

"Sure" I said, "but we have to put a saddle on the horse because I've been riding her bareback." Wide-eyed, he asked, "You ride bears, too?"

Shower Thoughts

If you drop soap on the floor, is the soap dirty or is the floor clean?

PUNishment

What does a nosey pepper do? It gets jalapeño business.

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

A buddy of mine, Mike, had season tickets to our city's professional football games.

Last year, they had such a miserable record that he couldn't give away two tickets to a game he was unable to attend.

While parking at a the mall, he decided to leave the tickets under his windshield wiper.

"And it worked?" I asked "Not exactly," Mike said.

"I returned to find six more tickets to the same game."

If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving is surely not meant for you.

64. Arctic jaeger

l A u G h i N g pOiNt!!

Today's Thought

THEME: BACK TO SCHOOL 1. *Egg-like curve in math class 5. a.k.a. stand-up paddleboard 8. Not in good health 11. Flick part 12. *Roll ____ 13. Aerosol can emanation 15. On the mountain peak, e.g.

16. Arm bone 17. Grind down 18. *Proud jacket owner 20. Trident part 21. "Walking ____ ____" 22. Blazer or Explorer 23. Unit of money in Norway, pl.

26. Semiconductor additives 30. Farm layer 31. Agave alcoholic drink 34. Amos or Spelling 35. Analyze 37. Geisha's sash 38. South Korean metropolis 39.

Capital of Ukraine 40. T.S. Eliot's "Old ____'s Book of Practical Cats" 42. Get firm 43. Temporary 45. Table linens 47. Where bugs are snug?

48. Nostradamus and such 50. Type of rich soil 52. *Where one graduated 56. Boatload 57. *Chemistry classrooms 58. Lake in Scotland 59. Arabian chieftain 60. Corset rod 61. Encore!

62. Former Chinese leader 63. "____ the ramparts..."

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form of "true" 29. Muddy or sandy 32. *2020 classroom venue?

33. NCIS network 36. *GPA, technically 38. Ingratiating behavior 40. George Orwell's Napoleon 41. On pins and needles 44. Grapevine news 46. Part of Old Testament 48. *Olden day notebook 49. Imprison 50. Dharma teacher 51.

Three-layer cookie 52. "The Sun ____ Rises" 53. Pippin's last name, "The Hobbit" 54. Boring hue?

55. Actress Perlman 56. Eric Stonestreet on "Modern Family" Solution on page 9

This week's answers on page 9

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O bituaries

Owena Chappell

LYMAN - Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Owena Johansen Chappell of Lyman passed away peacefully at home on July 30, 2020, she was 93 years old.

Owena was born November 26, 1926, to Loa Arintha Taylor and Harold F. Johansen. She grew up in Loa, Utah and graduated from Wayne High School.

Following high school, she moved to Ogden to work and eventually met the love of her life, Jack R. Chappell of Lyman, Utah. She knew him, but he didn't know her. He had heard that a young woman from Wayne County was working at Walgreens so he went there to meet her. She served him an extra scoop of ice cream in his malt and, even though that got his attention, it nearly got her fired. They were married on April 1, 1948 in the Manti Temple and recently celebrated their 72 anniversary.

Together, they raised five children. They started their life in Lyman, then moved to Orem, Utah for many years but came "home" to Lyman. Owena was a homemaker but also worked as a lunch lady at Wayne High when her children were older.

She also enjoyed working for the U.S. Forest Service in the Fishlake District for many years.

Owena was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. Jack and Owena served a one year mission to the Atlanta, Georgia temple in 1990. They loved their time there, the many people they met and the long time friendships they made.

Owena was a fun loving, spunky woman with a great sense of humor. She absolutely adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Each one was made to feel like they were her favorite.

Owena is survived by her husband, Jack; children, Paul J. Chappell; Charmaine (Ross) Childs; Kirk (Jean) Chappell; Clark (Kathy) Chappell; Faun (Skip) Jackson; with 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Owena is also survived by a sister, Wana Lu Burr of Burrville, Ut; and a brother JR (Deanna) Johansen of Huntsville, Utah.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Emil Johansen, Arden Johansen, Larry Johansen; sister, Lella Hee Sisam and a grandchild, Holly Chappell.

Graveside services and interment were held on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Lyman Cemetery. Online condolences and live streaming of the services were available at www.maglebymortuary.com under Owena’s obituary.

Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.

A special thanks to Gunnison Hospice; Charlene, Teri, Connie, Carl and Julie for their loving care of our mother.

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Brinkerhoff - Chappell

Clint and Stephanie Brinkerhoff are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter

Maycee McCall Brinkerhoff to

Thomas Landon Chappell son of David and Lori Chappell

August 14, 2020

Please, join us at our reception 80 E. Center Street Cannonville, Utah on August 14 from 7 - 9 PM and Chappell's Gathering Place on August 21 from 7 - 9 PM.

The Insider

August 6, 2020

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Here we are in the 8th month of the year. Back in March, it seemed like time was standing still. Now the summer is a third over, and it feels like time is flying by.

August was named to honor the first Roman emperor, Augustus Caesar (63BC-AD 14).

I am hoping the weather is going to cool down this next week. I am not a hot weather person, but it could be worse.

We could live in St. George at 110 or SLC at 105 degrees.

Some good news is that the Garfield County Fair is going to happen! It is running all week long, starting with a shooting contest at the Panguitch shooting range on August 10th. A lot of events will be running all week long, so check your program for details. One question that I have about registering your exhibits is whether or not I can preregister at FairEntry.com? The fair starts this Monday. Be sure to mask up and maintain proper distances for all events.

On the downside is that the ATV rally, which was supposed to start later on in the month, has been cancelled.

A lot of work goes into this event, but with the rise of COVID-19 in the county, it is too risky to take a chance on the rally. This event, like the Panguitch Quilt Walk, brings a lot of folks to town. They spend money here, and both events are great for the economy in town.

I understand that there will be an event at the end of August honoring Butch Cassidy, I haven’t received the information on this event, but,

hopefully, it will be in next week’s newsletter.

Well, some of the sports have started up, beginning with golf. Last week, it was baseball that started, and now, it is NBA basketball (my favorite). I can’t believe how great the basketball games are. We heard the first games on the radio, and you would of thought that there was a live audience there. The next night when we were watching it on TV, it is unbelievable.

There are virtual fans in the stands reacting to the game and crowd noise that cheers for the home team. But, it is all done by computers, and it is magic to me. The noise is a lot better for the game than it just being silent like it is for baseball. So far, the Jazz are 1-1 in the new season and are in 4th place in the standings for the western teams.

I think the teams play seven games, which will create the standing and decide who plays in the finals. The downside is that next season may not start until after the 1st of the year. The players are in an area called "the bubble," and if they leave the area, they are quarantined for at least four days. So far, no player has tested positive for the virus. Baseball, on the other hand, has had games cancelled because the players have tested positive for the virus.

College football also has problems with their scheduling, and it appears that the teams that belong to leagues will only play teams from their particular leagues. This

O bituaries

Geraldine Liston ESCALANTE Geraldine Mecham Liston 82, our precious and faithful mother passed away peacefully on July 30, 2020. She was surrounded by her loving family in her home in Escalante, Utah. Geraldine was born on November 10, 1937 in Escalante to Starns Frank Mecham and Fontella Roundy.

She was the third child of four children and was raised in Escalante, attending Escalante High School and graduating in

1956.

She married Lane S. Liston on January 10, 1957 in the St. George Temple. They were blessed with two children: Gary Lane and Sherri Lyn. Geraldine was a very hard worker and worked various jobs throughout her life, retiring from South Central Communications. She loved gardening and spent many enjoyable hours beautifying her yard with flowers. Her favorites were roses and geraniums.

A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she held various callings in the Church. Her favorite was working with the youth; she had a special bond with them. Geraldine served in the Lions Club for 50 years and served many years with the Senior Center. She spent many years welcoming vacationers to the Escalante Tourist Center. She also served on the city council and was very active in supporting and loving her community.

Geraldine’s greatest joy was being surrounded by her family. She welcomed everyone into her home and made sure that no one left hungry. She had a talent of making everyone feel welcome.

Geraldine is survived by her loving husband Lane; son, Gary (Sandy) Liston; daughter, Sherri (Dan) Meisenbach, 7 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren; sisters: Marlene Haws, Deon Alvey; sister-in-law, Linda Mecham.

Preceded in death by parents; brother, Ron Mecham; brothers-in-law: Klyn Haws and Arnold Alvey.

Geraldine fought a tough five-month battle with pancreatic cancer, pushing through gracefully and without complaint. She was a kind and gentle person who loved her family and friends.

She enjoyed life and brightened the lives of all she met with her infectious laugh.

Graveside services and interment were held Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the Escalante Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

workers have lost their health insurance in the coronavirus recession, and the federal payments don’t make up for that. Boosted unemployment benefits have social benefits because they allow workers who are laid off to cover rent payment and shop at local stores. This helps to prop up the economy.

The downside is that with the tax cut on the 1%ers and corporations, plus the last relief bill, the country is running a four trillion deficit.

The federal forces that the president sent to Portland, Oregon have been withdrawn. These agents, who have no name tags or identifying badges, are detaining some people in cells without charges. They have also shattered a protester’s skull with a rubber bullet and fired pepper spray and flashbangs at a group of moms who formed a human wall to protect protesters. It has been seven days since the agents have left, and the peaceful marches have resumed, without incident, just like before the agents arrived.

The president said he will continue to send the troops into cities that were run by Democratic mayors, and Chicago was going to be next.

This week, the president said he was going to postpone the upcoming election, rather than have them run by mail ballots. Utah’s primary election was run by mail, and yes, it took a while to get all of the votes counted, but what the heck! I have a suggestion on how to speed up the count. Count each ballot as they come in, not after Election Day. The president is ordering all of the kids to be back to school in the country by a certain date. This reminds me of two months ago when he ordered all of the workers in slaughterhouses (meat processing plants) back to work or to risk losing their unemployment insurance. Today, 14,000 of these workers have the virus and 140 of them have died. SLC is thinking about closing two of these plants because of the high rate of the virus.

Mask up, Panguitch.

There are 44 cases of the virus in Garfield County, and a number of them are here.

We love you! Keep safe.

Mack O

means that they probably will play less games and that independent teams like BYU will really have to scramble for games.

Pro Football has already cancelled summer camps, and they aren’t sure when their season will start. Over 100 of their players have tested positive for the virus.

Last week, I was wrong about how much money Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon, has made so far this year. Instead of 15 billion, he has brought in 74 billion. Not too bad for seven months of work.

Amazon stock went from $1,600 a share to $3,200. Realizing that during the lock down that people would be staying home and would need goods, Amazon hired an additional 100,000 workers to handle the overload from the business.

Congress had an antitrust hearing with four CEOs from these companies: Google (Sundar Pichai), Amazon (Jeff Bezos), Facebook (Mark Zukerberg) and Apple (Tim Cook). Their companies are worth five trillion dollars.

The Coronavirus is still spreading. Ten days ago, there were four million cases. Now, there are five million. So far, 160,000 have died. It is a sad situation. Last week, the president blamed the governors for opening up their states too early. This week, he is telling the states that don’t have as much of a problem that they need to open up. Forty-one states have seen an increase in cases, and without Federal guidance, there are fifty governors making different plans on what to do.

Congress and the Senate are fighting over a new relief bill. Congress’ bill was done back in late May. It included offers to states and cities and includes stimulus checks. This will run until January 1st. The Senate bill finally came out this week, five days before they recess. It includes two billion for the president’s wall and another two billion to rebuild the FBI headquarters in D.C. It cuts the stimulus down to two hundred a week and cuts the unemployment checks to 70%. There are now 25 million workers applying for unemployment benefits.

The $600 weekly unemployment check might sound generous, but it’s not as good as a job. More than five million

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Puzey - Pace

Shalon Hartle and Brett Puzey are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter

Shambree Puzey to

Bryant Pace

son of Tammy and Travis Pace Please join us for an outdoor reception that evening

August 8, 2020

at his grandparent’s home in Richfield 1042 North 500 East Richfield, Utah from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., with light refreshments served.

The Bride and Groom will be sealed in the Manti Temple at a later date when conditions permit The couple is registered at Target and Amazon, or you can Venmo: Bpace3.

August 6, 2020

O bituaries

The Insider

Richard Costigan

PANGUITCH - Richard Allan Costigan left this world and was welcomed into the arms of his loving Savior, Jesus Christ. He died very peacefully in Panguitch, Utah on July 29, 2020. He married Jolene Sevy in Escalante, Utah on November 22, 2002 by their good friend, Myron Cottam. It was a happy union and a respectful one. We were very much in love for the entire time. Richard’s quote on the day of marriage was "I love you more than I ever knew." He was a gentle, kind and very educated man. He knew so much about everything he put his heart into learning.

Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged August 1970.

Born December 23, 1946 in the state of Florida to James Gordon and Dorothy Anne Seymour Costigan. He was always in awe that he shared his birthday with the Prophet Joseph Smith. He was a faithful and obedient member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He held many church positions in his lifetime. He was an avid daily reader of his scriptures. He loved to learn about his brother and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was a faithful journal keeper. He left this world with journals dating back to the early 1960's and his journal keeping was daily as well—never missed a day with the exception of the day he passed. His journals are valuable treasures.

Richard had a Master’s Degree in the Arts, which included all mediums. Sarah, his daughter, remembers him as an artist. All her life, he was creating things. When she first found her own rhythm of creation, he gave her books, insights and ideas to help her along and inspire her. Both children have several pieces of his creations. They remind her of things he has said, advice for life, struggles, nicknames for grandchildren, the love and laughter. These memories she will cherish forever.

Levi, his son: "My dad was awesome! His quirky and different perspectives were what made him the true man and father he was. He was a gentle giant that touched his children and others in so many ways. His outlook and views is what I will always remember and cherish. He taught me to look at things from a different point of view and that is what will guide me through my life forever."

He worked at Red Canyon Visitor Center as a recreation technician. He knew the area completely and loved his job and sharing his knowledge about it with thousands of visitors during his career. He retired at the age of 70 and devoted his life to his creative art and his entire family. Jolene’s children and grandchildren were thought of as his own.

He is survived by Joelene, his wife of 18 years; children: Sarah Rose (James) Coesens and Levi James. He has 3 granddaughters: Ruby Mersadeis, Alexis Anne and Layla K; sister, Maggie Costigan. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Richard will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His work has just begun in the eternities. Love you, Richard.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the Panguitch City Cemetery with military honors by the Panguitch American Legion Post #25. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary. com

Flora Dianne Wright 1951 - 2020

PANGUITCH - Flora Dianne Wright was born on May 6, 1951 to Helen Dickenson and Chester Wright.

She is survived by her daughter Stephanie Gittins and brother Paul Wright. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother and sister, Ivan Lee Wright and Barbara Toland.

Flora grew up in Panguitch, Utah with her mother and grandparents. She excelled at musical talent, playing a variety of instruments, piano, organ, guitar and most notably the accordion. She had a talent for making people laugh, and would already be ready with a witty quip at any occasion that usually would have people rolling and wondering why a sweet old lady would ever say anything like that. She was also an amazing teacher, teaching many generations about the gospel.

Flora had the pleasure of working at her dream job, the LDS Headquarters. She worked in the real estate division and helped get churches built in the western United States. People who were difficult by reputation would always work with Flora. She had a talent of being able to help people understand, and put them at ease. Through her good work, countless thousands can worship and be brought to The Lord.

Many people loved Flora and she had love for so many. She will be deeply missed.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Today, August 6, 2020 at Russon Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful, where a viewing will be held from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.

Services will be live streamed on Facebook @ RussonBrothersMortuary.

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August 6, 2020

LegaL Notices 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

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 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 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 1555 South 70 West 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 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 Sep. 2, 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) 95-5423 (A82089): Gregory and Cheryl Thompson propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile south of Torrey) for DOMESTIC. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3224 (a46008): Todd and Jennifer Nash Trust propose(s) using 0.0031 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles S of Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC. 61-3225 (a46012): Matthews Family Trust propose(s) using 0.0127 cfs OR 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles S of Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3223 (a46017): Jerremy and Ashlee Smith, State of Utah Board of Water Recources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 1.6 ac-ft. from groundwater (6.5 miles north of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 61-3217 (a46044): Mark L Gaines and Diana B Gaines Revocable Family Trust propose(s) using 0.0018 cfs OR 0.27 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles E Long Valley Junction) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3218 (a46049): Panguitch Diamond, LLC propose(s) using 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (1/2 mile SW of Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 6 and 13, 2020 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND BONDS TO BE ISSUED PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 4, 2020, the Mayor and Town Council of Tropic Town (the "Issuer"), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) declaring its intention to issue its Parity Water Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”), pursuant to the Utah Local Government Bonding Act, Title 11, Chapter 14, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended and to call a public hearing to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds.

TIME, PLACE AND LOCATION OF PUBLIC HEARING The Issuer shall hold a public hearing on September 10, 2020, at the hour of 6:00 p.m. The location of the public hearing is in the Town Hall, 20 North Main, Tropic, Utah. The purpose of the meeting is to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds and any potential economic impact to the private sector from the construction of the Project to be funded by the Bonds. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate.

PURPOSE FOR ISSUING BONDS The Issuer intends to issue the Bonds for the purpose of (i) financing all or a portion of the cost to construct culinary water system improvements, including development of Spring Creek, replacement and installation of collection lines, together with related improvements to the culinary water system; and (ii) paying costs of issuing the Bonds.

OUTSTANDING BONDS SECURED BY THE SAME REVENUE The Issuer currently has outstanding bonds secured by the pledge of culinary water system revenues, namely: the Subordinated Water Revenue Bond, Series 1991 in the original principal amount of $425,000 payable to the Utah Drinking Water Board, its Subordinated Water Revenue Bond, Series 2007 in the original principal amount of $300,000 payable to the Utah Permanent Community Impact Fund Board, and its Parity Water Revenue Bond, Series 2020 in the original principal amount of $155,000 payable to the Utah Permanent Community Impact Fund Board.

ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF THE BONDS Although the Issuer has authorized the issuance of Bonds in the total amount of not to exceed $500,000, the Issuer anticipates the Bonds will actually be issued in the principal amount of $393,000. If that were the case, the estimated total cost to the Issuer for the proposed Bonds is $563,625, including an estimated cost of interest of $170,625.

PARAMETERS OF THE BONDS The Issuer intends to issue the Bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $500,000 to bear interest at a rate not to exceed 3.0% per annum, to mature in not to more than 35 years from their date or dates, and to be sold at a price not less than 100% of the total principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest to the date of delivery. The Bonds will specify that any installment of principal on the Bonds which shall not be paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of 18% per annum from the due date thereof until paid.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a period of 30 days from and after the last date of publication of this Notice is provided by law during which any person in interest shall have the right to contest the legality of the Resolution or the Bonds, or any provision made for the security and payment of the Bonds, and that after such time, no one shall have any cause of action to contest the regularity, formality or legality thereof for any cause whatsoever.

A copy of the Resolution is on file in the office of the Town Clerk in Tropic, Utah, where it may be examined during regular business hours of the Town Clerk from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

DATED this 4th day of August, 2020.

Marie Niemann, Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 6 and 13, 2020

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To place your ad, call 435-826-4400 or email snapshot@live.com

Classified ads start at just $7.50 per week for 25 words or less.

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

WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Wayne School District is hiring for the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.waynesd.org.

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 High School Part-Time District Wide Behavior Prevention Specialist Student Sweepers at All Schools 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 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.

SERVICES

SERVICES

STOWE'S BOOKKEEPING SERVICE Full service bookkeeping.

Restaurants, small business, payroll, remote services available.

Located in Escalante.

435-826-4399

When in Need, There are Resources in Wayne and Garfield Counties

For Victims of Domestic Violence, Rape, and Sexual Assault Canyon Creek Women's Crisis Center Emergency Safehouse 435-865-7443 Mobile Team 435-233-5732

MEETINGS 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.

OFFICE RENTAL

Tropic AA Meeting Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion. rtn Escalante AA Meeting Call for times and locations.

435-676-3653 Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group 4th Thursday of each month 5:30-7:30pm Southwest Behavioral Health Center 601 E. Center St. Panguitch ADULTS ONLY Questions? Call Melissa Veater 435-690-0911

sudoku Answers for this week

New Horizons Crisis Center 145 East 100 North, Richfield Office Hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Shelter is open 24 hrs, 7 days a week Phone Number 435-896-9294

Counseling Services Central Utah Counseling Richfield Office 255 S Main Street, Richfield Office Hours 435-896-8236 24 Hour Emergency Service 877-469-2822

Southwest Behavioral Health Center

601 E Center Street, Panguitch 435-676-8176 24 Hour Emergency Service 800-574-6763

Wayne Community Health Center 128 South 300 West Bicknell, 84715 435-425-3744

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline One office space is now available at 520 W. Main St. in Escalante.

Unit accommodates one to two working people, 10' x 13'. Building includes kitchen, lobby.

Quiet, ample parking, office storage space available.

Call 435-826-4400.

1-800-273-8255

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group Melissa Veater 435-690-0911

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 HANKSVILLE PRESCHOOL TEACHER WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL CUSTODIAN 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.

SENIOR CENTER MENUS BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Aug 11th

Cheeseburger/ Bun/ Lettuce/ Tomato, Potato Chips, Pears, Sugar Cookie

WED Aug 12th THURS Aug 13th

Pork Roast, Potatoes & Gravy, Corn, Salad Bar, Cottage Cheese, Pineapple, Turtle Cake Chicken Alfredo/ Noodles, Green Beans, Salad Bar, Mandarin Oranges, Banana Pudding

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.

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

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Dry Fork: Prior to the improvements, the trailhead was user-created, located in a WSA, and provided no facilities. The new trailheads moved the parking area outside of the WSA, as well as provide toilets and interpretive kiosks to address public health and safety.—Jabe Beal, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Outdoor Recreation Planner Dry Fork

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JaBe Beal

New sign serves both the Upper and Lower Dry Fork Trails.

as wilderness,” through future legislation.

“These slot canyons are very popular with the general public and receive intense use.

Last year, we received more than 35,000 visitors in the Dry Fork Slot Canyons area,” said Beal. “Prior to the improvements, the trailhead was usercreated, located in a WSA, and provided no facilities.

The new trailheads moved the parking area outside of the WSA, as well as provide toilets and interpretive kiosks to address public health and safety.”

Completed in 2019, the Lower Dry Fork Trailhead remains the primary access to Peek-A-Boo and Spooky Slot canyons and replaces the old trailhead. The old parking area was located in the Scorpion WSA, which limited the BLM’s ability to improve or develop the site, due to the

“non-impairment standard” within WSAs. Section 603(c) of FLPMA and BLM Manual 6330 directs the agency to protect wilderness characteristics within WSAs until such time as Congress either adds the area to the National Wilderness Preservation System or releases it for future multiple use; this management responsibility is referred to as the non-impairment standard.

Upon relocation from its original location, the Lower Dry Fork now consistsof 5.3 miles of trail developed to tie the new trailhead into the existing trail. This new section of trail was necessary to protect Monument resources, avoid the potential of social trails, and prevent impairment to the Scorpion WSA. The Lower trailhead now provides ample parking, toilets, informational kiosks to educate visitors on the area attractions, and an overflow parking area for use when the main parking area is full.

Completed in the spring of 2020, the Upper Dry Fork Trailhead is one mile south of Cat Pasture adjacent to the Hole-In-The-Rock Road. The Upper Dry Fork Trail focuses visitor-use in the Dry Fork Narrows and provides toilets, informational kiosks and a loop hike back from the parking area.

As a reminder, visitors planning to recreate at Dry Fork are asked to practice responsible outdoor ethics, more commonly referred to as, "Leave No Trace" principles. Proper planning, consideration, and practice will help minimize human impacts when visiting your public lands and ensure future generations can continue to enjoy them. These outdoor ethics principles include: plan ahead and prepare, travel on durable surfaces, dispose of waste properly, leave what you find, minimize campfire impacts, respect wildlife, and be considerate of other visitors. For more information on outdoor ethics, please visit https:// www.blm.gov/outdoorethics.

Additionally, the BLM is askingall visitors to hike

Peek-A-Boo & Spooky slots canyons in a one-way direction, up Peek-A-Boo and down Spooky to help with the flow of hiker traffic and reduce unnecessary congestion. As a reminder, Dry Fork is hot and dry during summer months. The BLM recommends carrying four liters of water per person, hiking early or late in the day and resting in the shade. Always check the weather and never hike the slots if rain is forecasted or threatens; deadly flash floods can arrive unexpectedly within minutes. Dogs are strongly discouraged due to tight spaces, crowding, and heat.

Visitors are encouraged to contact the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center at 435-826-5499 for trailhead information, weather, and road conditions.

The BLM looks forward to the public enjoying the new facilities and asks that everyone practice and promote positive stewardship to protect public lands.

—Bureau of Land Management