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Thursday, October 22, 2020

Garfield County COVID-19 Update GARFIELD COUNTY Utah’s COVID-19 risk guidelines were changed with more specific county data. Due to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases, Garfield County is now considered to have a HIGH transmission rate. As of October 14th, there are 29 active cases in the county.

The Southwest Utah Public Health Department (SWUPHD) is investigating these cases and instructing those who have tested positive (or have been exposed) to quarantine at home.

A primary source of recent cases is social gatherings of friends and families, often indoors, where the virus has spread from close contact.

COVID-19 is less likely to be spread from objects or surfaces, and is not known to spread from food or water.

“We continue to urge everyone to do all they can to protect our vulnerable family members and neighbors,” says Dr. David Blodgett, SWUPHD Director and Health Officer. “Act as if you may be infected; keep your distance from those outside your home, wear a mask when near others, wash your hands, and stay home if you’re sick.

Most of us will be fine, but the chances of serious illness increase dramatically in people over 65, especially when combined with hypertension, COVID Update Cont'd on page 11

Issue # 1381

Etta Place Cider Awarded Production Grant by USDA

Garfield County Commission October 12

Hard Cider Facility is Starting Operations This Month

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Ann Torrence, co-owner of Etta Place Cider, stands in the entranceway of the new Etta Place Cider building in Torrey.

TORREY - In early October, USDA’s Rural Development Program announced funding for four Utah producers under its Value-Added Producer Grants Program, with Torrey’s Etta Place Cider among this year’s grantees.

Etta Place will receive a $147,825 grant to produce and market hand-crafted hard cider, through their new facility on Torrey’s west side.

For Ann Torrence and Robert Marc, owners of Etta Place, it’s been a process of endeavor and reward, a com-

EHC Holds "United We Stand" Customer Appreciation Event

bination of planning and hard work. After completing construction of their cider-making facility and tasting room, Etta Place has just started cidermaking operations this month.

Their relationship with USDA started some years ago, when they applied for one of USDA’s Value-Added Planning Grants.

“The planning grant is a mandatory feature of this program,” said Torrence. “You can’t get to this phase and get a production grant without doing the planning grant first—

Wayne County Cruisers Hold Paint & Soup and Chili Cook-off Events

they want to make sure you’re successful.”

Torrence said a key feature of the planning grant was spending the initial funding on outside expertise. “You can’t spend the money on yourself.

You have to hire a qualified consultant to help you with your business plan, and that plan has to become part of your production plan.”

Torrence and Marc hired a planning consultant expeEtta Place Cider Cont'd on page 7

GARFIELD COUNTY The Garfield County Commission met October 12 with a two-member quorum; Chair Leland Pollock was absent.

Commissioner Jerry Taylor had no items to report.

Commissioner David Tebbs, who chaired the meeting, has been “working through challenges” in ongoing meetings involving the Boulder TV tower. He said work on the Bryce Airport runway renovation is basically complete and will be opened by the weekend. A decision has been reached on the Cannonville cell tower: A new, 100-ft tower will be constructed on city property in the center of town by the South Central building. Timeframe is unknown, but hopefully within 12 months. Tebbs said this should enable cell connection “up and down the valley.”

Public Works. Pete Peterson, principal of Bryce Valley Elementary, introduced a sidewalk/pathway project for which he is requesting a letter stating county support, county engineering services if needed, and possible work by county crews. One part of the project is a pathway along the Highway 12 corridor. The other project would be a sidewalk between the high school and the elementary school.

Peterson is also working on

two grants to secure funds.

After some discussion, Commissioner Tebbs said the Commission would sign the letter of support now, and if the project comes together, the county would probably be willing to do some “dirt work.”

Escalante Road Issue.

Brian Bremner summarized a situation involving the disputed and unclear status of a Class D county road and private easements. He described the road currently as an unused two-track, although livestock occasionally travel on it. The question is whether the road could or should be abandoned, as requested by the primary landowner, while other adjacent landowners dispute that. For now, Bremner will gather the affected parties for an informal discussion. That outcome will be presented to the Commission for action.

Commissioner Taylor said an Antimony resident had raised a different road issue: the speed limit through Black Canyon and John’s Valley.

Bremner said he’ll look into those issues as crews finish working nearby on Highway 12. Taylor also brought up Ticaboo and asked Bremner to revisit their street and side-

we kept track of COVID-19 trends and watched most other races, big and small, get cancelled. In August, we decided to go for it after all, as it’s a small race with ample opportunity to socially distance in the freshest air anywhere. And many runners who had been training for months told us how grateful they were to be able to run the ECM. The ninth annual Escalante Canyons Marathon—

along with the half marathon and 5K fun run, which were initiated more recently—was run on October 10th. The long streak of perfect race day weather continued: calm, clear and cool, with bright blue skies, yellow-leaved cottonwoods, and dazzling vistas. Luck was also with us as we escaped the smoke-

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Runners Enjoy Personal Triumphs and Break Course Records at 9th Annual Escalante Marathon

by Wayne County Cruisers

Courtesy DaviD Woolsey

Dan Starr, CEO and President of DoitBest Corp., presents Greg Pace and Reed and Karen Munson with a 2020 "Super Star" plaque from Stihl.

ESCALANTE - On Fri- Haycock and Don Mosier day, October 9, the Escalan- from the American Legion te Home Center held their raised the first flag on the Esannual customer apprecia- calante Home Center’s new tion event, this time with the flag pole, purchased by Greg theme, "United We Stand." Pace of Loa, followed by a In conjunction with the 7th pledge of allegiance led by anniversary of their store Reed Munson. opening, they sponsored an Those in attendance inessay contest entitled, "Why cluded Dan Starr, CEO and I Love America." Entries President of DoitBest Corp. came from across the county and his wife Abbe, who travand across age groups rang- eled from South Bend, Indiing from third grade through ana for the event. Kevin Tinadults. dall, Territory Sales Manager The day’s celebration for DoitBest, and his wife began with a flag ceremony Customer Appreciation where Wade Barney, Woody Cont'd on page 12

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

THURS. OCTOBER 22 - WED. OCTOBER 28

Chilly temps. and some chances for precip. this week. Highs vary from the mid to high 60s going into the weekend to the 40s and 50s going into next week. Lows in the 30s and the teens and 20s going into next week. 20% chance of precip Sun - Mon.

WAYNE COUNTY What does old age and a roll of toilet paper have in common?

I’ll get back to that.

We’ve had a busy two weeks here in Wayne County with the Cruisers (senior citizens).

On Friday, October 9, we had a Paint & Soup event. If you haven’t heard about this, what we do is we have a few different soups to enjoy, and we paint a picture. A few ladies attended including Kathy McCarthy, Kaye Valdez and me (Lisa Jeppson). We joined Tracy Jones (artist-in-residence) and painted a lovely picture. Every picture was different and beautiful. Painting brought out everyone’s artistic side. We’d love for you to join us for the next Paint & Soup event, which is coming up on November 6th.

The 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off had another great turn out. We had five participants and a pot of ham and beans. Ham and beans?!?

Well, it is the Cruisers. Our entrants were Teri Taylor with a splendid chili verde, Thomas Taylor, Stanford Baker, Bob Flugrad and Susanne Law Kuhlmann. All participants Cruiser Events Cont'd on page 10

Courtesy esCalante Canyons Marathon

Bashash Walio (above) and Bethany Brown (right) were two elite runners that participated in the marathon.

Walio broke the course record with a time of 2 hours and 33 minutes.

BOULDER / ESCALANTE - Heidi Webb, a marathoner from Eden, Utah, who returns each year to run the Escalante Canyons Marathon (ECM), recently wrote to us, “Thank you SO much for putting this race on this year—it's my FAVORITE race ever!!”

This year did present challenges that made us doubt if we’d be able to hold the marathon. Over the summer,

The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.

—Eden Phillpots

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October 22, 2020

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Praising Jacqui Smalley

A 2007 Associated Press news article praised Jacqui Smalley for signing a Conservation Easement (CE) after she “…negotiated with land-preservation groups to sell and retire the development rights for $2 million.”

Grantor Smalley was paid for “…barring development of second homes” on adjoining land that “might be turned into a gated community.”

Boulder Mayor Steve Cox’s wife Cheryl, the Boulder Arts Council (BAC) President praised “unsung hero” Jacqui’s CE as there was “the definite possibility of becoming a subdivision.” Smalley has joined her theater project manager promoting the Hoyt “Rockpile LLC” Subdivision destroying the historic “Haws Pasture.”

Under Utah’s “Land Conservation Easement Act,” Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) became “Grantee.” The US Dept. of Agriculture’s Natu-

ral Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS) under the “Federal Farm and Ranchlands Protection Program… provided $400,000 to the Grantee for acquisition” of the CE. The purpose of the CE is to ensure the “property will be retained forever substantially unchanged” and “Pursuant to an Assistance Agreement dated May 25, 2006 between Grantee and The Nature Conservancy, TNC has provided $787,500 to the Grantee for the acquisition of this conservation easement, entitling TNC to a portion of the proceeds.” Utah got $1.2 million. CE restrictions under “buildings” allow only to “Maintain, repair, remodel, replace and rebuild the existing barn, and corral, single family residence…shall have a maximum square footage of 2,500 square feet.” The 4,000 square foot theater with its commercial character can’t be allowed. Jacqui should honor her contract, purchase or use

her other properties, or give the town a true public facility.

The June 11, 2020 Planning Commission minutes state: “Curtis: To clear up a couple legal points: The deed restriction is not the business of the town, it’s between the applicant and the holders, in this case the NRCS and the state of Utah.” The conditional use permit (CUP) “Staff Report” created by Zoning Administrator (ZA) Curtis Oberhansley and Clerk/Secretary Peg Smith contains several references to “The First Amendment to Deed of Conservation Easement” and asserted, “The applicant has secured permission to amend the Conservation Easement.” Under GRAMA request, the town now states they never had this document, so where did this information come from or was it just made up merely to fool the commission?

Peg Smith’s August “By Way of Boulder” column decried “…clique-group forma-

tions” ruining town life. Notably, the “Boulder Community Foundation, Inc.” was begun in 2007 comprised of “President/CEO Curtis Oberhansly, CEO Tom Hoyt, Secretary Jacqui Smalley, and Executive Director Margaret A. Smith.”

ZA Oberhansly was the primary person ushering through the Smalley theater project to achieve the CUP rather than her “Project Manager Tom Hoyt,” who was not named on the application. Oberhansly, as the BAC Treasurer, would directly benefit from the facility so should have acted neutrally as ZA, but he and Hoyt appear interchangeable. Hoyt is on the Grand Staircase Partners Board and also served ten years on The TNC Board, so why would they support ruining conservation easements and farm programs?

Julian Hatch, Boulder

Every once in a while someone speaks out about a wrong they see that needs fixing. It doesn’t happen very often because it takes a lot of courage to step up, as well as a lot of time and energy to collect facts and present them in a way that properly identifies what needs fixing. Anyway; I compliment Megan Bowling for publishing the article in the October 1 issue of The Insider respecting school board spending.

I doubt anyone had trouble understanding Megan’s article. If you read it carefully, you were probably incensed as I was. It is unconscionable that members of our community take FROM our schools to serve their selves. Certain-

ly, there can be no doubt that there is a lot of “Unnecessary Spending.” Knowing this, I doubt many expect to see anything change. Those with their heads in the community manger have little to worry about; the salaries and fringe benefits they awarded themselves will in all likelihood stay as they are or increase. I can puff my steam at those in public office that are there to serve their selves, and not be amiss; but, it is a lackadaisical electorate that deserves the lion’s share of the criticism. We should not allow this to occur and persist.

We should demand change and throw those out that are unwilling to make that change.

I personally will not vote for anyone that doesn’t fulfill on

a promise to serve. If a person is in a public service position where abuses are as obvious as the ones Megan pointed out, and making no effort to correct them, should we elect them for another term?

Unworthy office holders raise their salaries and top them with fringe benefits until the office becomes a monetary reward; and, we allow it.

There are people in our county that would serve us by pulling their weight and mak-

ing necessary changes if we encouraged them to run. We know this because WE HAVE SOME VERY RESPECTABLE PUBLIC SERVANTS IN THIS COUNTY. We know who they are even better than we know who those are that are there to serve their selves.

There is no power in the vote unless the electorate DEMANDS accountability. Our record here is not good.

LaVoy Tolbert, Loa

In many instances, the terms preservation and protection are used together to provide the listener with a warm and fuzzy feeling, like that of a new fleece jacket or a minky blankie and an evening by the fire. But to use preservation and control together often conjures up a whole different connotation, and in the big book of The Principles of Planning the two words can’t even be found on opposite ends of the book for fear they might somehow be construed as somehow being related.

And in the footnotes, on every page, there in red, is a warning, complete with skull and crossbones against ever using the two words together.

Heaven forbid that anyone dare point out that more times than not there is a thin veil that separates the two.

Presently in Torrey Town, The Planning & Zoning Research Group is soliciting comments to the questions; 1. What are your thoughts about Torrey’s present and future?

2. What outcomes would you like to see from the planning and zoning efforts?

3. Share anything else you would like the commission, council, and research group to know.

Loosely attached to the questionnaire is a companion document with proposed zones.

1. Rural Residential Zone - to promote and preserve conditions favorable to rural life.

2. Mixed-Use Zone - to preserve Torrey’s existing small-town rural character and to provide small-scale commercial activities.

3. Agricultural Overlay District - protect agricultural activities, preserve natural settings for wildlife habitat, and to add to the aesthetic quality of the community.

4. Heritage Overlay District - defined as lots from 100 South to lots adjoining both sides of 200 North and between 300 East and 300 West.

The Heritage District is a place where natural scenic, pastoral, architectural, cultural and historic come together to form Torrey’s distinctive character.

To protect the heritage and character of the downtown area of Torrey by providing a quiet, safe, and walkable community with rural character and charm that is appreciated by residents and visitors alike. Intended to set forth an approach that will preserve the above-mentioned features and the intrinsic charm and intimate scale of the Heritage Overlay District for the benefit of the local community and preserve a major attractant for visitors who are key to the town’s economic vitality. (Which is the area / district where I live, in a 100-year-old pioneer house with lots of trees and an extensive hubcap collection, and I take it to mean, clean it up and don’t screw it up, or else.)

Anyway, with a little sleuthing I am sure you can find the questionnaire somewhere and pinpoint the zone/ district where you live, complete with a detailed description that you never knew you had.

Please, Please, fill out the questionnaire and be sure to turn it in by 5:00 pm sharp on the 28th of October 2020.

Adus F. Dorsey II, Torrey

Demand Accountability for Those in Public Service Positions

I appreciate Dave Conine’s Oct 15 op-ed on Boulder development. He presented a rational, concise, and thoughtful piece on a town’s ability to achieve open space protections while addressing the urgent need for livable and affordable housing.

“Just say ‘no’” is not a particularly useful strategy, whether applied to wars on drugs, sex education, any type of development, or even change itself. Instead, people who care [should] step up to do the hard work of brainstorming, then researching viable solutions, and then the even harder work of planning and implementing. As Dave recounted, Boulder has held community discussions that involved those first two components and is engaged now in planning and possibly implementing one potential option (yet to be determined). Taking potshots at the process is not helpful. Rather, how do we, as a community, work together to fix what we’ve already agreed is a problem: our young residents need housing options if they’re to see a future here and keep contributing as they do.

And speaking of just

saying no, it would be ideal if Boulder and nearby towns could come to terms with handling development, infrastructure, and housing issues before our current Congressman, Chris Stewart, decided to make us gateway communities to a 6th National Park, per his regurgitated bill introduced again last week.

Phone calls and letters to him are ineffectual “no’s”—just wind whistling through his ears. Notice the utter lack of any communication, public discussions, or even public awareness from his office prior to this latest announcement. (And not a peep from our county commissioners either. Hmmm) One positive action that can address both affordable housing and Stewart’s developers’ bonanza is to elect a new congressional representative who is demonstrably interested in our area, actually converses with residents about our concerns, values all viewpoints, and will earn the title “Representative:” Elect Kael Weston for Congress!

Peg Smith, Boulder

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To Preserve or to Control

Positive Action Instead of Just “NO”

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ECM: Thank you SO much for putting this race on this year—

it's my FAVORITE race ever!—Heidi Webb, marathoner from Eden, Utah

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Runners begin the Escalante Canyons Marathon's 26.2 mile trek along Highway 12 in Boulder at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 10.

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The Escalanye High School girls volleyball team volunteered to stuff race packets this year with their coaches, Sabrina Hughes and Heather Dunton.

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caused haze that has bedeviled so much of the West this summer and fall.

The 2020 race featured two elite runners, Bashash Walio from Gunnison, Colorado, and Bethany Brown from Salem, Utah. These racers, plus the calm air, likely contributed to our fastest marathon ever. Bashash, who previously won the Bryce Canyon Half Marathon, broke the course record by almost ten minutes, with a time of 2 hours and 33 minutes.

The winning female marathoner, Natasha Hoffman from Salt Lake City, ran the second fastest ECM time ever at 3 hours and 16 minutes.

And while the half marathon course record remained unbroken, it was still one of the fastest we’ve had, with Kyle Lynch from Salt Lake City winning with a time of 1 hour and 21 minutes. The female winner, Kat Morrow from Bryce, wasn’t far behind at 1 hour and 44 minutes.

A documentary film crew followed two of our marathoners, Sarah and Jonathan Killpack. The documentary will tell the story of these siblings from Lindon, Utah, who decided to address other challenges in their lives by proving to themselves that they could run the Escalante Canyons Marathon after only one month of training from scratch, a phenomenal challenge. And they did it, finishing in roughly 5 hours and 45 minutes! The film will now go into editing, and we look forward to seeing it soon.

One hundred twentyfive runners, plus friends and family, traveled to Escalante from 18 states, from Oregon to Florida and Michigan to Texas. A companion event, the newly formed southern Utah group Trekking to End Trafficking, sponsored a guided hike; their proceeds, along with a portion of the race proceeds, will be donated to Operation Underground Railroad to advance this worthy cause.

As they did last year, Jenifer and Shannon Steed hosted the annual pre-race dinner and post-race beer garden at the Escalante Showhouse. We’re hoping this will become a longstanding tradition!

We always hear from runners how wonderful the volunteer support is, and this was truer than ever this year.

Heather Dunton took the helm in recruiting and organizing volunteers for race preparation, aid stations, and finish line help. We were concerned that it would be harder to find volunteers in the face of the pandemic, but so many great community members rose to the occasion! Of special note was the spirit shown by the Escalante High School girls volleyball team in stuffing the race packets—go Moquis!

The usual suspects again led the behind-the-scenes efforts and did the heavy lifting, including the Cottam and Parkin families from Escalante. And Obed LeDuc, who administers our website, made sure results were posted and ran the half marathon with a friend, while his kids and another friend volunteered for an aid station and ran the 5K—that’s fullfledged participation!

From the beginning, our bedrock support has been the

Garfield County Office of Tourism. This race couldn’t happen without Falyn Owens and the Tourism Council. We rely on you! We also depend on the professional support that has been so vital for a successful race. The UHP and EMTs kept everyone on the courses safe, and our timer, Troy Houston of Blue Dome Timing in Parowan, welcomed everyone across the finish line. Our photographers, Dave Larson from St. George on the course and Lori Porter from Escalante at the finish line, caught all the best moments of the race. For the first time this year, we enlisted the services of the Garfield County Jail printing team to produce runners’ and volunteers’ t-shirts, and they did a fantastic job.

Next year will mark the 10th annual Escalante Canyons Marathon. We hope we will be past the COVID crisis by then, as we want to make it our biggest and best race ever—and to do this, we’ll need more support from our Highway 12 communities than ever before. Be sure to mark October 9, 2021, on your calendars!

—Escalante Canyons Marathon

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Melanie DaBB, extension assistant Professor, Wayne County

How to Avoid Overspending As the holidays approach, you may find it harder to stick to your holiday budget. Here are some helpful tips for keeping to your budget during this heavy shopping season.

First, make a list and stick to it. Advertisers put a lot of effort in to trying to get you to purchase more than what you actually need.

Carefully think through the items you want to purchase this season, and if it wasn’t on your list, decide if you really need it or do you just want it.

Another tip for the season is to get creative with your gift giving to help keep costs down. Look for ways to give meaningful gifts that don’t necessarily cost a lot.

Create homemade gifts or

draw names instead of having everyone buy gifts for each other.

Go shopping when you feel good. Shopping when you are feeling tired, stressed or hungry can all lead to impulse buys where you spend more than you meant to. Another idea is finding a sitter or trading childcare with someone so that you can go get all of your shopping done in one trip.

This allows you to go in the middle of the day when stores are less crowded and without the stress of having children with you, both of which can help cut down on unnecessary purchases. Fewer shopping trips will help prevent some of those impulse buys, and it will free you up to enjoy the other holiday festivities.

Watch for deals, but be cautious. Big shopping events

are designed to encourage you to spend more. Make sure the items you are getting from that big sale are items that were on your list to begin with. By making your list early, you will have time to take advantage of deals and shop around to get the best price. Don’t wait until the last minute to do your shopping. Retailers rely on last minute shoppers who will pay more to get their list complete.

Written by: Melanie Dabb, Extension Assistant Professor Article Referenced: Christensen, Amanda. Ask an Expert: Six Tips for Holiday Spending. Retrieved from: https://extension.usu.edu/ news_sections/home_family_and_food/tips-holidayspending

Governor Gary Herbert calls Utah Rural Summit More Important Than Ever During Global Pandemic

CEDAR CITY - Attending his last Utah Rural Summit as the state’s chief executive, Governor Gary Herbert praised the resilience and innovative spirit of rural Utah during the 33rd annual event held on the campus of Southern Utah University. He forecasted that two decades from now the state’s economy will be more evenly balanced between rural and urban portions of Utah.

“If you create wealth, you create jobs. We need to make sure there are opportunities to create wealth in rural Utah,” said Governor Herbert. “I think the next twenty years will be very exciting for rural Utah. Not just as a recreation place, but new businesses will say, ‘I can find a better location, I can improve my bottom line, and my market share by having my company in rural Utah.’”

With the impact of COVID-19, the Utah Rural Summit included a limited, socially-distanced mask-wearing audience while watch parties were held across the state allowing for virtual attendance.

The annual summit hosted by SUU is an event that allows leaders from around the state to converge and find new ways to grow rural Utah’s economic base.

“This summit is really important because it’s part of our mission to build the communities and the economy

throughout all of rural Utah,” said SUU President Scott L. Wyatt. “For us to be able to host this puts a lot of that energy on our campus and helps us learn about all of the needs throughout the rural communities of the state.”

President Wyatt joined Governor Herbert, plus government and business leaders in signing a memorandum of understanding promoting the 11-county region’s efforts in growing economic development opportunities in rural Utah.

Lt. Governor Spencer Cox also participated in the summit and presented Stephen Lisonbee, executive director of the Utah Center for Rural Life, the SUU Entrepreneur Leadership Council’s Spirit of Southern Utah Award for his efforts in growing the Utah Rural Summit, especially in this challenging year created

by COVID-19.

“I’ve so admired watching Stephen dream about what this could be and then the implementation of that,” said Lt. Governor Spencer Cox. “He is able to execute at an incredibly high level and has taken that talent and applied it to the Utah Rural Summit.”

In addition to developing solutions for growing the economies of rural Utah, the Summit also held its second annual State Bank of Southern Utah SpeedPitch competition. Seven finalists were

narrowed down from more than 60 submissions. A panel of judges, which included Governor Herbert, awarded $10,500 in cash prizes, as well as mentoring from successful entrepreneurs to the following winners: First Place Kiana Stoker - Reece & Co. Stoker, an SUU senior, creates handmade accessories for bags and homes. The company is already successful grossing more than $100,000 in annual sales.

Stoker also won the Governor’s Choice Award and the Audience Choice Award.

Second Place Nathan Olsen - Hold Your Horses Olsen’s company provides an authentic western experience for customers with trail rides and overnight camping outings. Olsen purchases and trains Mustang horses from the federal government for use in the outings.

Third Place Jared Britt has developed an aviation consulting business that works with schools and private industry to create aviation maintenance training programs.

Fourth Place Dallin Aston - theguitarhacks.com Aston has created a 7-day beginner’s masterclass in playing the guitar.

Despite the impact of COVID-19, the 33rd Utah Rural Summit was the most successful one to date. The Summit is organized by Utah’s Center for Rural Life.

—Southern Utah University

Bobcats compete at Region 20 Cross Country finals, and the Lady Cats Volleyball beat the Valley Buffalos

T

he Bobcats had another great week, starting off with the Region 20 Cross Country finals down at Mt. Carmel golf course. The middle school started it off with second place finishes in both the boys and girls event.

Looks like Coach Danny is really building a dynasty.

Then, in the boy’s event, Broc Syrett from BV took first in a time of 17:09, just blistering the course. Porter Shoppe really gave everything he had coming in a second place finish. Porter collapsed just after crossing the finishing line with a time of 17:35. What was so great was that the third place runner, Kade Severe from Piute, stopped and helped Porter up so that he could check in at the judges table. What great sportsmanship! The team finished 3rd behind Piute with 24 points and Water Canyon with 40 points. They will have

run the State meet at Cedar last Tuesday, so check on the scores at Yardley Insurance.

The girls, as I predicted, easily won their event. They had 15 points to Bryce Canyon’s 42 and Milford's 43.

Sophomore Adelaide Englestead ran a 19:05, the fourth fastest time in history of the event. Tabetha Henrie took 3rd, Lacey Marshall finished 5th and rounding out the team was Mikayla Reeder in 6th place. All three of the Milford girls gave it their all, collapsing just after the finish line.

This was the first time that I can remember that Valley did not have their great food there.

I am sure it was because of the virus. Mt. Carmel is the best place in the state to watch a cross country meet. You can stand in one place and see the start and finish of the race.

The Lady Cats Volleyball team played the 1st place Val-

ley Buffalos. Watching them warm up with all of their tall girls, it looked like a wipe out.

In the first two games, that is just what it was. However, a miracle happened in the third game. The Cats, even though they were still missing their serves, ended up winning the game 25 to 21. The girls just never gave up, and it was more of their skills in the 4th game that they pulled that one off even with a better score.

Could they just keep going for one more game? Even while missing five serves, they won the last game 15 to 11. The Cats looked like they did in the early season.

If they can get back on their serving game, they could go far. It looks like the Cats have two weeks off,with the State Championships coming at UVU, and it will be from October 29-30.

News from Bryce Valley Schools

by Brooklyn syrett

Running Mustangs JV Girls Team takes 1st place, BV to run in State Tournament, and numerous seniors named to All- Region and All-State Teams

Fall is in the air, and the end of the quarter is near. Students in both the high school and the elementary school are busy with tests and projects to finish a successful start to the school year. All of the students had a fall break on Monday and Tuesday this week

was Siri Syrett, 2nd was Kira Platt, 3rd was Grace Leach, and 9th was Haven Syrett. The middle school boys placed with Eli Beasley in 5th. Junior Brock Syrett had an amazing run and placed 1st in Region! He will definitely be a contender for a state title next week!

The high school boys team placed 4th and will be running in the state tournament in Cedar City on Wednesday, October 21st (I made a mistake in the location last week). Shandi Syrett placed 8th, and Kristin Stewart placed 9th for the high school girls team. Their team finished 2nd overall and are hopeful to push each other to be a contender for a state title. Good luck to the Running Mustangs of Bryce Valley in

Valley scored on a single by Zaaj Heaton, an error, and a double by Spencer Cox in the 2nd inning. The Bryce Valley Mustangs struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Valley, giving up 12 runs.

Eddie Garcia, Westyn Clark, Rafe Brinkerhoff, Trey Clark Dallin Wegleitner, and Joel Romo each managed one hit to lead the Mustangs in hits.”

We, as fans, would like to thank the baseball team for a great year!

We are excited to announce the great academic success of our senior athletes.

We had several that were named to the All-Region and All-State Teams. For the All-Region teams: Sergio Vasquez - Baseball; Chase Beasley and Kezli Floyd Cross Country; Brooklyn Syrett, Kysha Brinkerhoff

Courtesy Brooklyn syrett

The Running Mustangs, including the 1st place JV girls team (left side). and will be excited to return.

The Running Mustangs of Bryce Valley had their last meet on Tuesday, October 13th. The JV girls once again stomped the competition and walked away with another 1st place trophy. Finishing in 1st

the State Tournament!

I wanted to recap an amazing playoff for the Mustang Baseball Team. Coach Tyson Brinkerhoff gave a few more details of that amazing game against the Valley Buffaloes. “The Mustangs fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 12-4 loss to Valley.

and Kezli Floyd - Volleyball.

For the All-State Teams: Sergio Vasquez - Baseball; Kezli Floyd and Chase Beesley Cross Country. What a great honor and recognition for their hard work both in the classroom and in their individual sports participation.

October 22, 2020

Wills, Trusts, and More

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Second Marriages and Estate Planning

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by Jeffery J. MCkenna Love knows no bounds.

Many couples have experienced the extent and truth of this common saying.

Often, older couples have to cope with adult children who cannot understand why mom or dad wants to remarry. By updating one’s estate plan, many concerns related to the marriage can be minimized.

In second marriages later in life, there is often a desire to allow the estate of the first spouse to die to be available for a surviving spouse during his or her life. However, the deceased spouse often wants the estate to ultimately be distributed to his or her children upon the surviving spouse’s death.

The best way to ensure that one’s assets are available for a surviving spouse, but ultimately distributed to one’s children from a prior marriage, is through the use of a trust. The trust can be created within a will (this is called a testamentary trust) or it can be created within a living trust (this is a trust created while one is alive).

Significantly, the trust maker would set forth the terms of the trust according to his or her wishes, and would select the trustee (or trustees) to manage the trust. Upon the death of the trust maker, the trustee would then manage the trust assets subject to those specified wishes of the trust maker.

For couples in a second marriage, it is often important to sign a marital agreement that states each spouse can dispose of his or her estate as desired. If such a document is not signed, a surviving spouse could legally attempt to “override” the estate plan of the deceased spouse.

Often, a given state’s law will provide that a surviving spouse can “elect against the will.” This means that a surviving spouse is entitled to a spousal share as specified by statute despite the fact that the will may provide differently.

Proper estate planning in these circumstances can be a great blessing. It can relieve significant concerns of adult children when a parent remarries later in life, and it

Bad Shopping Habits

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. can bring peace of mind to the parent knowing that he or she has succeeded in protecting the financial legacy of the children.

My friend has a bad habit of overdrawing her bank account.

One daybefore we went shopping, I complained about my lack of funds and lamented, "Guess I'll use plastic."

Unconcerned, she whipped out her checkbook and said: "I'm using rubber."

Lifetime Guarantee

I bought a set of Ginzu knives for only three easy payments of $29.95, and they came with a lifetime guarantee. When the handles fell off, I returned the knives with my lifetime guarantee asking for a refund.

They wrote back saying, "The guarantee was for the lifetime of the knives. Obviously, the knives are dead, so the guarantee is no longer valid."

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l A u G h i N g pOiNt!!

Puberty

Robbie, my nine-year-old grandson, recently asked his mother about puberty. She explained that it occurs when children's bodies begin to change. "Boys," she said, "grow taller and develop muscles. Their voices deepen, and they start to grow hair, like facial hair." She paused. "Do you understand?"

"Yes", he replied.

"I just hope it happens on a Saturday, when I'm not in school."

PUNishment

Why was the cookie sad?

Because his mom was a wafer long!

Today's Thought

Nothing makes a person more productive than the last minute.

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

Fitness Test

At one Army base, the annual trip to the rifle range had been canceled for the second year in a row, but the semi-annual physical fitness test was still on as planned.

One soldier mused, "Does it bother anyone else that the Army doesn't seem to care how well we can shoot, but they are extremely interested in how fast we can run?"

This week's answers on page 9

THEME: CIVICS 101

e.g.

ACROSS 1. Beginning of flu,

6. Espionage agent 9. *Warsaw Pact opponent 13. Ringworm 14. Romanian monetary unit 15. Well-known 16. Contain the ashes 17. Paris' ____ De Triomphe 18. Wear away 19. *Group of President's advisors 21. *Balance partner, pl.

23. Ever, to a poet 24. Joker, e.g.

25. Type of coniferous 28. Man Ray's genre 30. Switches topics 35. "Beware the ____ of March" 37. Large casks 39. Beyond suburban 40. Fatalist's future 41. Weasel's aquatic cousin 43. City of Taj Mahal 44. Tossed or passed 46. Ready and eager 47. "I ____ With You"

by Modern English 48. Water pipe 50. Diplomat's forte 52. Grain in J.D. Salinger's novel 53. Miso bean 55. One of Indiana Jones' quests 57. *Part of Congress 60. *One who introduces a bill 64. Recurring pain 65. Consumed 67. Baby grand, e.g.

68. Relating to Hinduism 69. Siren's domain 70. Tiny island 71. Fencing weapon 72. Trinitrotoluene, for short 73. Two-player strategy board game DOWN 1. Ear-related

2. Santa Maria's companion 3. Give the cold shoulder 4. Like Halloween night 5. Turned skin into leather 6. Blind segment 7. ____ capita 8. New Mexico's state flower 9. Narcotics agent, for short 10. Every which way 11. Koppel and Kennedy 12. Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem, e.g.

15. Avian rest stop 20. Muse of love poetry 22. Store posting, abbr.

24. Choral composition 25. *"Miranda Rights" amendment 26. Leading potatoproducing state 27. Yesteryear style 29. *Serving on a jury 31. *One of five U.S.

territories 32. One that insists 33. Ahead of time 34. *List of candidates 36. Radio button 38. Red Cross supplies 42. Summary 45. Sushi restaurant burner 49. "Too ____ to handle" 51. ____ of Cancer 54. Brewer's staple 56. Snack of Jewish origin 57. Edmund Fitzgerald, e.g.

58. Marine eagle 59. Lymphatic swelling 60. *John Roberts' spot, e.g.

61. Black Friday lure 62. Half of binary code, pl.

63. Decomposes 64. Definite article 66. *Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights Solution on page 9

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O bituaries

Shane T. Brown 1979 - 2020

HANKSVILLE - Our husband, father, brother, son, and friend, Shane T. Brown, age 41, passed away on October 10, 2020 on his beloved Henry Mountain Range.

Shane was born on February 9, 1979 in Moab, Utah to Samuel Lee and Connie JQ Noyes Brown. He attended Lake Powell High School and graduated with the class of 1997. After high school, he joined the Army National Guard, serving for twenty years until retiring in May 2018.

Shane married Meriah K. Barnes on October 20, 2018 in Hanksville, Utah.

Shane lived in and loved Hanksville. He enjoyed all of the outdoor activities that he had access to living in that beautiful part of the state. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, and horseback riding. His favorite spots were the Henry Mountains, Farley’s Canyon, and S+M Point, where he loved to watch the sunset with his wife, Meriah. He was a Budweiser man, and would often be seen with one in his hand. Family and friends were important to him. He loved his wife, his six kids, and his three dogs.

Shane is survived by his wife Meriah K Brown of Hanksville; his sons: Clayton Brown of Hanksville; Justin Brown of Silt Colorado; Lane Brown of Delta, Colorado; Daughters: Riley Cantrell of Fruita, Colorado; Rebekah Johnson of Greensboro, North Carolina; Savannah Johnson of Cary, North Carolina; parents: Sam and Connie Brown of Hanksville; grandmother Harriet JQ Noyes of Snowmass, Colorado, and Hanksville; brothers: William “Bill” (Connie) Brown of Tucson, Arizona; Samuel Charlie Brown of Basin, Wyoming; Jessie Lee Brown of Bicknell.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers: Charles Noyes and Freeman Antone Brown; grandmother Ethel May Brown; Cousin Brandon Taylor.

Memorial Services will be held 1:00 P.M. October 24, 2020 in the Hanksville LDS Ward Chapel, 59 South Center Street, Hanksville, Utah. Military Honors provided by the Harold Brown American Legion Post #92 and the Utah Honor Guard will be in the Hanksville Cemetery.

Services are under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Homes of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

Online guestbook at www.springerturner.com

Horace LeRoy “Roy” Ekker

LA VERKIN - Horace LeRoy “Roy” Ekker was gently lifted from earthly cares by his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at his home in La Verkin, Utah.

Roy was born on April 15, 1937, to his parents Horace Edward Ekker and Sylvia Gertrude Harris Ekker in Moab, Utah. Roy grew up in Hanksville and surrounding areas where he raised with the beauty of mountains, rivers, hunting, fishing, mining, ranching and many other outdoor opportunities.

Roy attended elementary school there and had the privilege of education in Bicknell and Green River. He graduated from Green River High School in 1955, where he excelled at sports. Roy recovered from the polio epidemic and worked for the Robbers Roost Ranch, which was owned by his uncle.

After school, Roy joined the United States Army. He served in Korea for 1 ½ years, and, while there, began writing to a pen pal. After returning to the States, he side-tracked going home to Utah to meet his pen pal, Dixie Ann Allen, in Wyoming. They were married 8 months later on August 26, 1960 and sealed in the Manti Temple, May 1966, for time and all eternity six years later. Roy and Dixie celebrated their 60th anniversary on August 26, 2020.

Roy worked diligently in the uranium mines near Green River, Utah as a young man. He later moved his small family north to Provo where he became a diesel mechanic and later taught his trade at the Utah State Prison. After 15 years, Roy accepted a teaching position at Snow College South in Richfield and moved to Annabella. Roy retired from teaching in 1990 and took cooking classes at SCS for fun. In 2000, a tragic car accident left Roy a quadriplegic, but this did not stop him.

He and Dixie found time to spend time with their wonderful grandchildren and snowbird to Beaver Dam, Arizona. Roy and Dixie moved to La Verkin in 2015 to enjoy the year-round warm weather and sunshine.

Roy is survived by the love of his life, Dixie and his children Noelle Kristine Peterson, Phil (Shawna) Ekker, Daniel (La Dawn) Ekker. Roy has 11 grandchildren and 9 greatgrandchildren that he loved dearly.

Graveside services with military honors provided by the Sevier Valley American Legion Post #37 and the Utah Honor Guard will be in the Annabella Cemetery, at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October, 24 2020, friends may call for viewing Friday from 6:00PM to 8:00 PM, or Saturday from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the Annabella 2nd Ward Chapel.

Burial in the Annabella Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Homes of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

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October 22, 2020

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com It is hard to believe, but we have a month of fall out of the way. The weather has been “too” great. There is no moisture in sight, at least for the next week or so. Three years ago, the state set a record for drought conditions at 46%. This year, we are at 86% and climbing, and they are predicting that this will be a warmer winter. Brian Head is not able to make snow. The daytime temperatures are up in the mid 50s. I am writing this on Saturday night instead of Sunday, and it will be shorter, maybe.

The second wave of the virus has hit Garfield County, and we are actually doing something about it. No more than ten people are allowed at a gathering, and the Veteran's Day Dinner, right now, is on hold depending on how long the curfew lasts. Good news is that Joe’s Market employees are wearing masks.

The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints will be closed for two weeks. We have had 25 people with the virus during the period between October 2nd and the 15th. Nationwide, we have 8 million with the virus and over 225,000 have died of it.

Many of those that are stricken with the virus live right here in town, and I suspect that several will not make it. And there is the president who had a mild case of the

virus and is thanking God for getting it. He is now preaching the herd method to quell the pandemic. This is the idea that if everyone gets the virus and lives, they won’t get it again. However, millions will die in the process. The medication that he said saved his life has been tested in Europe for quite a while and has no effect on the virus.

The candidates had dueling open forums last week, and in Utah, we were able to watch both candidates. I watched the president for the first five lies and couldn’t stomach it any more. When he said that 84% of the people that wear masks get the virus, that was all I could take. If I were to give him advice it would be that he needs to stay off the last debate, since he embarrassed the country, with the first one. Only 28% thought he won the debate. Sixty-seven percent of the people of the country feel that the pandemic is the president’s fault and that along with his doing nothing to stop it, he has destroyed the economy. Twenty-five million people are out of work, and 48% of the small businesses will never reopen again.

When I first voted in Utah in the '94 election, there were two older women ahead of me, and I was in a hurry. There were 18 people to vote for on the ballot. When I signed in, the women were leaving. I

asked one of the judges what was going on, and how did they vote so fast. He showed me that you could vote for either the Republican or Democratic parties and to just mark the box. “Don’t you vote for the best person for the job?”I asked. “What happens if you get a crook running, well we just pray that he won’t do too much damage.” I found out later that there were 11 southern states that also had that option. This ballot doesn’t offer that option. You will just have to think about who you are voting for.

This explains a number of things. Utah, along with the southern states, have never voted for the Equal Rights Amendment. However, on this ballot, you have a chance to redeem yourselves. Constitutional Amendment C will remove the language that allows slavery and involuntary servitude. This is 2020, so sad.

THE MOST IMPORTANT AMENDMENT ON THE BALLOT IS G. THIS IS REALLY, REALLY, MISLEADING. UTAH SCHOOLS ARE THE LOWEST COST PER CHILD IN THE NATION. HOWEVER, THE LEGISLATORS HAVE FIGURED OUT A WAY TO EVEN MAKE THINGs WORSE. THE CONSTITUTION READS THAT THE MONEY THE STATE RE-

CEIVED FROM INCOME TAXES AND INTANGIBLE PROPERTY TAXES GOES TO THE SCHOOLS IN THE STATE. LAST JANUARY, THERE WAS $968 MILLION IN THIS ACCOUNT. SO, TO ROB PETER TO PAY PAUL IS THEIR THEORY. THEY ARE TRYING TO SNEAK THIS THROUGH, TELLING YOU THAT THE MONEY WOULD BE BETTER SPENT ON CHILDREN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. DO THE SCHOOLS A FAVOR AND VOTE NO ON AMENDMENT G. The president is in Michigan today and is trailing badly. He is stealing a page from his only ally in Russia’s Putin, calling to have his competition locked up along with the Governor of Michigan. We abhor when Russia does something like that, but in America, some of the people cheer him on.

We are going down to California. It is one of the only states that has the virus under control. However, most everything is shut down there, and we probably will have a tough time finding things to do. However, Teah is there, and she will find us something. Please, keep your mask on. We have already lost too many friends.

Mack O.

O bituaries David Dodds PANGUITCH - David Maloy Dodds, 89, passed away October 18, 2020, in his beloved Panguitch. He was born April 17, 1931 in Panguitch to Thomas and Rebecca "Rea" Workman Dodds.

He graduated from Panguitch High School in 1949 and was drafted into the army and served in Korea in 1951-52. After returning from Korea, he did his undergraduate work at BYU and completed a master’s degree from Utah State. He began his teaching career in Cedar City before moving back to his hometown where he taught school for 30 years.

Dad also had a public service career and served as a city councilman, mayor, and 16 years as county commissioner before retiring from public office in January 2011. He spent countless hours advocating for Garfield County and rural counties and communities in general. In recognition of his dedicated service, Maloy was honored in 2009 as the "Overall County Official of the Year" by the Utah Association of Counties, an award from his peers as selected by over 300 elected county officials. After retirement he was appointed as Interim Garfield County School District Superintendent.

Dad had many loves in his life. His greatest love was his family. He loved children, and they were always welcome in his home. He was often seen with a truck full of children going to the farm. Any child who wanted to go with him to the farm was always welcome. His second love was working his farm and livestock business. There he learned a work ethic that was taught to his own children. He often said he was in the business of raising kids, not cattle.

Dad was fortunate to have two exceptional women in his life. He married his high school sweetheart Carol Henrie, August 25, 1951 in the St. George Temple. They were married for 62 years and had seven children. After mom died, he married Kenna Christensen.

She has been a beautiful, gracious companion for him in his old age. Our family loves her and recognizes all she has done for him.

He is survived by his wife, Kenna, and children: Steven (Mardie) Dodds, Cedar City; David (Terry) Dodds, Murray; Janet (Brian) Johnson, Woodlands Hills, CA; Rebecca Dodds, Orem; Carolyn (Jeff) Owens, Orem; Joyce (Scott) Christensen, Redmond; and Wally (Amy) Dodds, Panguitch; 25 grandchildren and 56 great-grandchildren with TROPIC - John Ar- another one on the way, one great-great- granddaughter; sisthur Floyd, 80, passed ter, Mary Jean. He is also preceded in death by his parents; away October 15, 2020 brother, George; sisters: Mamie and Shirley. at his home in Tropic. He In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the fund was born August 5, 1940 of his great-great-granddaughter, Navy Stevenson, who underin Burlington, Iowa to went open heart surgery the day after her birth. An account has Sidney Averi and Caroline Louise Hoh Floyd. been set up at Zions bank in the name of Kalob Stevenson or He married Janice Ann a direct contribution can be made through Venmo @KalobBohneman May 16, 1973 Stevenson.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. at 11:00 in the Panguitch 2nd Ward, 200 North 400 East. KeepAfter many moves early in their married ing in line with current COVID-19 guideline, please wear life, John and Jan moved masks and social distance. Burial will be in the Panguitch City to Panguitch where they Cemetery with military honors. Live streaming of the services raised their boys and and online guestbook can be found at www.maglebymortuary.

John worked at Kai- com Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina bab Sawmill. He loved and Manti. spending time at Panguitch Lake, and hunting with his boys and grandchildren. After the sawmill closed, John and Jan moved to St. George where he worked at Quality Park as the warehouse manager. After retirement, John and Jan moved back to Garfield County and settled in Tropic to be closer to their grandchildren.

John will be greatly missed by all.

Survived by his wife, Janice; sons: Charles Floyd, Tropic; Steve (Kasidi) Floyd, Henrieville; 8 grandchildren and 5 greatgrandchildren.

Cremation services have been held. Immediate family memorial services to be held at a later date. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com Cards can be mailed to P.O. Box 193, Tropic, UT 84776.

John Floyd

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October 22, 2020

LegaL Notices

Etta Place Cider: Whether it’s

people who are growing fruit, or raising livestock or fish, the direct-to-consumer, value-added model can make farming more sustainable. You can get a higher price for your product because you’re adding value for the consumer.—Ann Torrence

Etta Place Cider Cont'd from page 1

rienced in the craft beverage industry. Happy with the planning results, Torrence says, “Even if that’s all we got that would have been fine.”

But the new grant will serve to accelerate their startup phase.

“We can use the money to build inventory, everything from buying bottles and yeast and labels to paying salaries.

One requirement is we have to match it dollar for dollar,” said Torrence.

Torrence says she wants to encourage other agricultural producers to look at this path—the more directto-consumer model—where they can capture more of the sale price.

“Whether it’s people who are growing fruit, or raising livestock or fish, the direct-to-consumer, valueadded model can make farming more sustainable. You can get a higher price for your product because you’re adding value for the consumer.”

“We could just sell our apples to other cider producers and we’d be leaving so much money on the table,” said Torrence.

She says the value-added approach leads to creating better jobs in the community.

“Not just seasonal jobs, but the potential to provide

a thriving economy around food.”

Torrence says that travelers will be a key component of their market.

“Sometimes I think we’re in the ag tourism business as much as we are in the alcohol business. It does involve another kind of mindset, going into the tourism business. It’s important to think about what works with our economy, what models maximize cash flow,” said Torrence.

Overall, USDA announced nearly $700,000 in Value-Added Producer Grants to the four Utah-based producers. In addition to Etta Place Cider, the other three recipients are: • Dog Holler Produce in Coalville is receiving $49,097 to improve the marketing of produce grown at Ranui Gardens to local restaurants.

• Drake Family Farms, a goat dairy in West Jordan, is receiving $250,000 to diversify goat milk production.

• Wall Brothers, Inc. in Payson is receiving $250,000 in grant to add market variety to their apple production.

Etta Place Cider held their annual apple juicing day on October 10, 2020, juicing 350 packages and raising $1000 for the Wayne County Food Bank.

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LAND FOR SALE UTAH TRUST LANDS "SITLA"

Utah Trust Lands "SITLA" is selling a lot which is part of the Widtsoe Townsites at our online auction in November. Bids will be accepted November 12-18. This parcel is 1.00 acre in Garfield County and is located near many recreational opportunities, including Bryce Canyon. Financing is available. For more information please call (877) 526-3725 or visit trustlands. utah.gov.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 8, 15 & 22, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMONS JAMES W. JENSEN (6578) JENSEN LAW OFFICE Attorneys for Plaintiff 250 South Main Cedar City, UT 84720 Telephone: (435) 586-4404 IN THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR GARFIELD COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH CHRISTINE SHAKESPEAR, TRUSTEE UNDER THE SHAKESPEAR REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, DATED MAY 24, 2006, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, Plaintiff, v.

HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ANTHONY H. KAELIN, A.K.A. ANTHONY KAELIN; HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF GLADYS M. KAELIN; JOSEPH G. WILLIAMS, individually, and any assigns, successors and heirs; MARVIN F. RICE, individually, and any assigns, successors and heirs; ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN WHO CLAIM OR MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN AND TO THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, and JOHN DOES 1 through 10, Defendants.

SUMMONS

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 Nov. 11, 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) 95-5430 (A82227): John and Carol Andrews propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles northeast of Notom) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 95-5431 (A82228): Olivia Cunningham and Conner Cunningham propose(s) using 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (720 E 655 N Teasdale) for DOMESTIC. EXTENSION(S) 95-5131 (A76462): Andrea Margaret Bryce, Michael A. Zody is/are filing an extension for 1.256 ac-ft. (3 miles south of Torrey) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 15 & 22, 2020 NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT & VARIANCE INTENDED USE: 2ND RESIDENCE ON PARCEL with EXISTING RESIDENCE with SEPARATE POWER & SEPTIC SYSTEM ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED BY: MATTHEW TORREY & NICHOLE FLORES A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON: OCTOBER 28, 2020 AT THE WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE. LEGAL DES: 5.30 acres located in Section 12 T29S R4E Located at approx: 104 South Center Torrey, UT 84775 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 OCTOBER 15 & 22, 2020

O bituaries

Case No. 200600025 Judge Marvin D. Bagley

THE STATE OF UTAH TO THE FOLLOWING DEFENDANTS: The heirs and devisees of Anthony H. Kaelin, a.k.a. Anthony Kaelin, deceased, and Gladys M. Kaelin, deceased, Defendant Joseph G. Williams, individually, and any assigns, successors and heirs, and Defendant Marvin F. Rice, individually, and any assigns, successors and heirs, who are unknown persons, and all other persons unknown who claim or may claim an interest in and to the property which is the subject of this action You are hereby summoned and required to file an answer in writing to the Complaint for Quiet Title in this matter with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court whose address is 55 South Main Street, P.O. Box 77, Panguitch, Utah 84759, and to serve upon, or mail to James W. Jensen, Jensen Law Office, Plaintiff's Attorney, 250 South Main Street, P.O. Box 726, Cedar City, Utah 84721, a copy of said answer, within thirty (30) days after service of this Summons upon you.

If you fail so to do, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in said Complaint for Quiet Title, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court.

This is an action to quiet title in favor of the Plaintiff to the following described property and water right: All of Lots 63 and 64, CLEAR CREEK ESTATES, UNIT II, FOURTH AMENDED, according to the Official Subdivision Plat thereof, as filed in the Office of the Garfield County Recorder, State of Utah.

Tax ID No. 23-0019-0064 and 23-0019-0085 Water Right No. E291 (61-1606) If the Plaintiff is successful in this action, title to the property and water right will be quieted in favor of the Plaintiff and against all interests in and to the property and water right herein described. A copy of the Complaint for Quiet Title in this action can be obtained from the Plaintiff’s attorney at no charge by anyone claiming an interest in the above-described property.

DATED this 17th day of August, 2020.

JENSEN LAW OFFICE /s/ James W. Jensen JAMES W. JENSEN Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 15, 22 & 29, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE TORREY TOWN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION The Torrey Town Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission needs to change their regularly scheduled meeting on October 21. They will meet instead on Wednesday, October 28 at 6:30 PM. Due to COVID-related concerns, meetings have been held via Zoom. If you would like an invitation to attend the Zoom meeting, please contact P&Z chairperson Mary Bedingfieldsmith at marybedingfieldsmith@yahoo.com or 435.425.2228.

We realize Zoom meetings do not serve the needs of all residents and property owners. The Town is in the process of bringing hybrid technology to the pavilion in order for all to attend either in person or via the internet. We apologize for the inconvenience of this meeting change and for the challenges related to methods of meeting.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 22, 2020

Janet Pollock

TROPIC - On October 18, 2020, in Panguitch, Utah our dear mother and unwavering example of faith, hope, charity and unconditional love, Janet Eddley Ott Pollock, returned to her heavenly home and reunited with family and friends awaiting her there. Janet was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and devoted friend. Her kind and gentle personality and bright smile

instantly endeared people to her.

Born on September 16, 1932, in Tropic, Utah, Janet was the second youngest child of six, born to Joseph Alma and Mabel Franzella Charter Ott. She was raised in Tropic by a loving mother and close relatives after the untimely passing of her father when she was eight years old. In her formative years she spent the summer months on the family ranch in Yellow Creek and often shared many fond recollections of living in a one room cabin with her family.

She graduated from Tropic High School in 1950 and later attended Dixie College.

Janet met Jack Pollock at an annual Gold and Green Ball in the old Tropic Ward building. They were married October 30, 1951 in the St. George Temple and began their lives together in Hawthorne, Nevada working for the U.S. Navy. They started a family, beginning with Jacki, then Jerry, Joe, Jean, Gayle and Jack William. In the summer of 1974, they returned home to Tropic and would begin a new chapter in their lives.

Janet’s life, though sometimes filled with difficult challenges, was a beacon of hope to all who had the privilege of knowing her.

She was the epitome of service by always placing the needs of family and friends before her own. She excelled as a mother and homemaker and was well known for her dinner rolls, fruit pies and sugar cookies among many other treats and dishes. Janet welcomed all into her modest home and would make sure everyone that entered received a meal or tasty treat before departing. She was happiest when she was with her family in the outdoors and thoroughly enjoyed playing softball, watching the annual World Series, roasting hot dogs, looking for arrowheads and spoiling her grandchildren.

Janet loved and knew her Savior and was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings with complete commitment and diligence. Janet faithfully studied the scriptures and the inspired messages in the Ensign magazine where she found solace and spiritual strength.

Her bedroom light could be seen burning bright each evening as she read and pondered.

Janet is lovingly remembered by her children: Jackilyne Blais, Jerald Pollock, Joseph Pollock, Jean (Ken) Hall, Gayle (Marie) Pollock and Jack William "Wid" Pollock; along with nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She is also survived by her two siblings: J. Robert Ott and Joseph Ott. Janet is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack; parents, Joseph and Mabel Ott; sister, Rella Alvey; brothers, McCune Ott and Stanley Ott; grandson, Jeremy Aaron Kincaid.

Graveside services and interment will be held at 11:30 a.m. today, October 22, 2020 at the Tropic Cemetery. A viewing will take place prior to the services from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the cemetery. Burial will be in the Tropic Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com The Pollock Family would especially like to acknowledge and extend their gratitude to the skilled health care professionals at Garfield Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home and to the many friends, neighbors and family members who loved Janet.

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The Tale of Old Smokey

Mary Ellen hugged her husband's large coat more tightly around her ears and body; she hoped it might provide a good facade to conceal her uncontrollable shivering, not that anyone could blame her for her oscillations. January of 1885 was nearing expiration, and although the new brick building protected her from the icy sting of the howling north-wind outside, the eerie sound of it prevailed in sending shivers up and back down her spine.

Despite her best efforts, Mary Ellen seemed incapable of distracting herself from the bloody scene of the dance hall before her and the dead body of the once rowdy Gentile, who now lay motionless at the center of it all. Turning her attention back to the window, she cast her gaze out the second story of the Garfield County Exchange building onto the frozen mounds of earth and snow lining Panguitch Main street below. The light from the full moon, creating an illusion in her mind of 100 freshly dug graves.

Without warning, the tolling of a clock striking midnight peeled loudly from the storefront beneath them, heralding in the witching hour and alerting the seven other souls who tarried there with her to the unfinished business at hand.

Justice Myers arose from the table where Constable Jim Pace sat across from him with a look upon his face that seemed to illude interpretation. The young judge walked several paces before pausing to kneel and study the directional flow of bloody footprints that dotted the dance floor. He stroked his mustache as his eyes followed the path of the stampeding crowd from the spot where they had forded the large puddle of blood that had formed around the victim's head and then dispersed in various directions toward the exit.

Returning to his seat, Justice Myers called for Presidents Crosley and Steele to join the rest at the table. Once seated, the judge motioned to George Dodds, the Scottsman, who readied paper and ink as the panel of unwilling jurors commenced yet again in documenting the series of events as they had transpired earlier that evening. It would take an additional two hours of questioning (six hours total) before the inquisition concluded with the following findings and verdict: "F. J. Woodard, better known as Jed Woodard, was shot and killed on the night of the 30th inst., by J. W. Pace, constable of this precinct, while trying to arrest Woodard for disturbing the peace at a social gathering. Woodard was drinking. The ball entered the head back of and a little above the left ear, causing instant death. The Annexed Inquest will explain itself.

An inquisition holden at Panguitch, Panguitch Precinct, Garfield County, U. T., on the 30 day of January A.D. 1885, before John E. Myers, Justice of the Peace of Panguitch, Precinct, County and Territory aforesaid, upon the body of F. J. Woodard, there lying dead, by the jurors whose names are hereunto subscribed. The said jurors upon their oath do say that said F. J. Woodard came to his death on the 30th day of January, A.D. 1885, at about 30 minutes past 9 o'clock, p.m., by a pistol shot from the

constable J. W. Pace, of said precinct, who was in the discharge of his duty as said constable, trying to arrest said Woodard for disturbing the peace and we hereby exonerate J. W. Pace, constable of said Panguitch Precinct from all blame; an open knife was found by said Woodard's right hand thereby showing a plain and meditated resistance to the said officer in the discharge of his lawful duties.

In testimony whereof, the said jurors have Courtesy steven lee hereunto set their hand Jesse W. Crosley, Jr., President of the day and year afore- the Panguitch Stake. said.

Jurors.

M. M. Steele, George Dodds, Jesse W. Crosley Jr. Witness my hand and official signature, on this the 30th day of January, A.D. 1885.

John E. Myers, Justice of the Peace" —5 Years Earlier— Young Pickering strained his eyes to get a better look at the jagged black outline of the Utah Territory Penitentiary staining the horizon. A smile crept upon his lips Courtesy steven lee as he assessed his new M.M Steele, President of the Panhome from a distance, guitch Stake. amused by the thought that it took becoming a prisoner for him to at last be ing, but they were barred from free. entrance as the ball was for The guards seemed equal- "Mormons only." Outraged, ly amused as they watched Jed took Hannah home and Marshall Pratt lead the boy- exchanged his fine clothing for murder through the prison a whiskey bottle and his .44 gates and into the warden's navy Colt revolvers. office. Due to the boy's young Returning to the ball, Jed age, accommodations were demanded entrance but was made to place him with an- again denied. Pulling the gun other inmate a bit closer to his from his hip, Jed laughed as age. They settled for 19-year- he shot out the lights at the old Jed Woodard, who had door, and then pushing his way murdered his school teacher a past the intimidated managers few years earlier at a Christmas of the ball, Jed made his way party in Lehi. to the dance floor. Observing As the cell door slammed the commotion from across closed behind him, Sidney the room, Jesse Crosley sumwas greeted by a cheerful Jed moned the constable to get rid Woodard, who jumped from of the intruder. his cot to shake his hand. AlArriving at the ball, the though Jed had never consid- constable drew his gun and ered himself to be a "rat," he called for Jed to put his hand had not hesitated to inform the up; Jed cooly responded: "alprison guards about an escape right, just wait till I light my attempt that had been planned smoke." What happened next is by the other inmates. As ex- a mystery; either Jed Woodard pected, Jed was rewarded for lunged at the constable with a this good behavior with a full knife or else upon lighting his pardon and scheduled to be out cigarette, he was executed by of the "Big House" before the the constable. month was over. Conversing Whatever happened, the with Sidney, Jed learned about story always ends with the a new town in southern Utah body of Jed Woodard lying called "Panguitch," and slowly, twisted on the dance floor in he began forming a plan in his a sort of eternal dance, with a head to start over. cigarette still in his lips. The By 1882, Jed Woodard following day, as an act of dishad moved his entire family, respect, Jed Woodard was burincluding his mother, along ied next to the grave of John D. with his younger brothers and Lee. sisters, from Pine valley to The Woodard/Pace murPanguitch. Here, Jed found der trial became famous as the new beginning that he had the longest-lasting trial in the been searching for. He met a second district court's history. young widow named Hannah; Today, people can still feel they fell in love and were mar- the rowdy presence of Old ried the following year, after Smokey AKA Jed Woodard which she gave birth to a son inside the building now known who they named Jedediah. as the Cowboy's Smokehouse Although Jed had come Cafe; the thick scent of cigafrom strong Mormon roots, rette smoke always announces even spending his boyhood his company. moving with his family from Nauvoo to Utah, he had abandoned his parents' faith long ago, and this put him at odds with most of the community.

In January of 1885, Mahonri Steele and Jesse Crosley, Presidents of the Panguitch Stake, organized a ball to be held in the new Garfield County Exchange building. Jed & Hannah dressed themselves up to spend the evening danc-

October 22, 2020

October 26 - November 1

by John Mosley The Sky Report is presented as a public service by the Stellar Vista Observatory, a nonprofit organization based in Kanab, Utah, which provides opportunities for people to observe, appreciate, and comprehend our starry night sky. Additional information is at www.stellarvistaobservatory.org. Send questions and comments to John@StargazingAdventures.org.

Often there are no planets in the evening sky, but, this autumn, we are fortunate to have three—plus one in the morning. Here’s where they are.

Mars and Jupiter are equally bright, and they’re the first to appear as the sky grows dark. They’re on opposite sides of the sky. Mars rises in the east while Jupiter will set later in the west. They’re at the same altitude at 8 p.m.

Notice the sharp difference in color; Mars is red for the same reason the hills of southern Utah are red—there is a slight amount of iron in the rocks— while Jupiter is white because it reflects sunlight without modifying it much.

Saturn is a short distance to the left of Jupiter. It’s fainter because it’s slightly smaller but mostly because it’s twice as far away. The distance between these two planets is just over five degrees so you can see them together in most binoculars. But this distance is decreasing nightly, and they’ll be exceptionally close in two months. Remember for reference that the width of your finger held at arm’s length is about two degrees.

Venus rises at 5 a.m. and by 7, it’s high enough to see it well. That’s well into dawn, and the stars have disappeared—but Venus remains long after they’ve gone to wherever stars go during the

daytime. Venus rises a bit later each morning, and we’ll lose it before the end of the year so enjoy the brilliant “morning star” while it’s still around.

The full moon on October 31 is the so-called “blue moon,” and the news media hypes it as if it’s something special, but it’s simply the second full moon in the same calendar month. October’s first full moon was the Harvest Moon on the 1st, and 29.5 days later the moon is invariably full again, now on the 31st. Clearly for there to be two full moons in the same month, the first has to happen on the first day of the month, and that happens once every two or three years. The term “blue moon” for the second

full moon goes back only to the 1940s, so it’s not an antique term. And the moon won’t look blue. It’s a coincidence that it happens on Halloween.

The moon is near Mars on the nights of the 28th and 29th.

John Mosley was Program Supervisor of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles for 27 years and is the author of “Stargazing for Beginners” and “Stargazing with Binoculars and Telescopes.” He and his wife live in St. George where he continues to stargaze from his retirement home while serving on the advisory committee for Stellar Vista Observatory.

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C l a s s i f i e d ads

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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

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 Bus Route Driver in Boulder Para-Professionals at All Schools Substitutes for Custodians, Food Service, and Teachers Food Service Worker at Boulder Elementary School SALARY: Please see 2020-2021 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.

GENERAL DENTIST WANTED BICKNELL, WAYNE COUNTY General Dentist (Full Time) position available in Bicknell, UT. (Wayne County) General responsibilities: • Must have or attain a Utah unrestricted License to practice Den-

tistry.

• All aspects of General Dentistry including Exodontia, Root canals, Crown and Bridge, etc…

• Some reimbursed travel will be expected weekly to commute between offices (Panguitch and Escalante).

• New graduates may apply.

• To start as soon as possible Benefits • Vacation hours.

• 401K Match up to 5%.

• Sick hours.

• Holiday pay.

• Continuing education days offered (5 Days leave and $2000/Year.)

• Health/Dental Insurance (1/2 covered for family.)

• Malpractice insurance covered.

• Licensure and credentialing is covered.

• Disability insurance (1/2 covered.)

• Salary is negotiable and Contingent on experience.

Pay Range: $115,000 - $130,000 /year WCHC is an approved nonprofit organization that allows one to apply for the PSLF program (loan forgiveness).

Although, it is up to you to apply for these programs on your own and it is not guarantee you will be awarded. We are happy to offer advice during this process.

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

SENIOR CENTER MENUS BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Oct 27th

Country Fried Steak, Potatoes & Gravy, Carrots/ Salad Bar, Jello w/ Fruit, White Cake

WED Oct 28th THURS Oct 29th

Pork Roast, Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans/ Salad Bar, Peaches, Brownie Chicken Parm, Noodles, Mixed Veggies, Salad Bar, Mandarin Oranges, Cherry Turnovers

Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666 All meals are served with milk & bread Suggested donation is $3 for seniors and $7 for those under 60 years of age.

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.

Oct 27th

Hot Dogs, Fries/ Baked Beans, Pineapple, Sugar Cookie

Wed. Oct 28th

Chicken Noodle Soup w/ Carrots & Celery, Mashed Potatoes, Wheat Bread, Peaches, Cake

Thurs.

Oct 29th

Spaghetti, Breadsticks, Corn/ Salad Bar, Pears, Monster Munch

All meals are served with milk or juice. If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00 am. 826-4317. Suggested donation for seniors over 60 $3.00, and under 60 is $7.00

DRAFTSMAN PANGUITCH South Central Communication has an opening in Panguitch for a Draftsman: South Central Communications is looking to add to our great team. This position's responsibility will primarily be drafting. The successful candidate must be computer savvy with an eye for detail. Experience in ESRI recommended but not required. Experience in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills. Competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Submit resumes to: South Central Communications PO Box 555 Escalante, UT 84726 Attn: HR or email to HR@socen.com

OFFICE RENTAL

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

SERVICES WAYNE COUNTY FOOD BANK IS OPEN 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 1-3PM COMMUNITY CENTER IN BICKNELL PRE-MADE BOXES, READY FOR PICK-UP. REGULAR AND SENIOR PROGRAMS. EASY APPLICATION! QUESTIONS? CALL 435-691-3923

SERVICES

Classifieds start at $7.50 for 25 words or less. snapshot@live.com

MEETINGS 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

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Cruisers Events: What does old age and a roll

of toilet paper have in common? Well, the closer you get to the end, the faster it goes.—Wayne County Cruisers

Courtesy Wayne County Cruisers

Chili Cook-off participants (from left to right) Lisa Jeppson, Peter Cole, Bob Flugrad, Susanne Law Kuhlmann, Stanford Baker, Dudley's Elliot and Steve Taylor.

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had a traditional chili with a twist. The judges were Peter Cole, who owns The Torrey Grill; Dudley Elliot, the most gallant cowboy around; and Steve Taylor, Wayne County historian. The competition was steep according to the judges, and it was a tough decision. But, we had three great winners. Su-

sanne Law Kuhlmann took the Gold Medal with her rendition that included bacon. It was delicious! Bob Flugrad took the Silver Medal, and Stanford Baker (AKA Stew to his friends) took the Bronze Medal. I hope we can do this event again next year. I love it because I don’t have to plan or cook a big meal. Our traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings is coming up on November 9. If you’ve

come the last few years, you know it’s a good lunch.

This year has been a bit crazy to say the least. There has been the COVID crisis, elections coming up and toilet paper in short supply. What was up with that? So, now I get back to my original question. What does old age and a roll of toilet paper have in common? Well, the closer you get to the end, the faster it goes.

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October 22, 2020

COVID Update: All residents

should assume the virus is present in the community and take precautions. The state of Utah has mandated that there be no informal/ social gatherings of more than ten people at this stage, and that everyone wear masks in public where social distancing (six feet) isn’t possible.—Southwest Utah Public Health Department

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heart or lung issues, diabetes, kidney disease, a history of smoking, or obesity.”

All residents should assume the virus is present in the community and take precautions. The state of Utah has mandated that there be no informal/social gatherings of more than ten people at this stage, and that everyone wear masks in public where social distancing (six feet) isn’t possible. Organized sports and performance events, schools, businesses, and worship services may proceed with social distancing and mask precautions in place.

Testing for COVID-19 is recommended if you have at least one of these symptoms (even if mild): fever, body aches, sore throat, cough, congestion, or shortness of breath. Intermountain testing sites are now using saliva samples instead of the uncomfortable nasal swab.

Call their testing hotline

at 844-442-5224 to see if you should be tested.

A vaccine for COVID-19 is expected to be available to the public by spring 2021. In the meantime, the Health Department is encouraging all residents over six months of age to get this year’s flu shot in order to help keep influenza from overwhelming hospitals and healthcare providers who will likely still be dealing with COVID-19 patients this winter. Flu shots are available on a walk-in basis at the SWUPHD Panguitch office at 601 East Center (Monday & Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, closed 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM for lunch). Cost is $20 or no charge with many insurances, and it only takes a few minutes.

COVID-19 case reports and updates for Southwest Utah can be found online at swuhealth.org/covid and on Facebook and Instagram (search swuhealth).

—Southwest Utah Public Health Department

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October 22, 2020

Garfield Commission: Boulder TV tower, Bryce Airport runway renovation, Cannonville cell tower, Bryce Valley

Elementary sidewalk/pathway project, Escalante and Antimony road issues, land use applications, business license approved for Dave's Place at Panguitch Lake Resort, and Utah Counties Indemnity Pool (UCIP) yearly member ballots discussed.

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walk repairs. Bremner added that he’d received a call from Beehive Telephone last week stating they’d filed for a permit to put fiberoptic cables in Ticaboo before Thanksgiving. Taylor asked Bremner to provide him with a start date for that project.

Planning Dept. Kaden Figgins presented the four land use applications and amendments to be decided: • Lori Talbot, Panguitch, zone change from Ag to Commercial. Figgins said the two objections heard from residents were resolved by hearing that industrial uses are not allowed in a Commercial zone. Following the public hearing at which there were no comments, the Commission approved the zone change.

• Calleros Minor Lot Subdi-

vision, Panguitch. No comments in public hearing.

The Commission approved the subdivision.

• Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Ordinance Amendment, 2020-13, amending 2020-9. The amendment defines “transient” (30 days or less) versus permanent dwellings; it clarifies the ordinance’s applicability being “within unincorporated areas;” and describes the conditions by which an RV or travel trailer can access infrastructure and utilities (not including use within a licensed RV park approved for such use): RVs and travel trailers are not approved as permanent dwellings. A permit can be obtained for their occupancy during construction of a primary dwelling, but RVs and travel trailers cannot be permanently connected to infrastructure and utilities.

Only a permanent dwelling can be permitted for power and water infrastructure.

One comment from the public asked about defacto trailer parks between Hatch and Panguitch. Figgins said this use is non-conforming but the amendment mainly controls actions going forward. Another person asked if RVs and trailers could be stored on a private parcel. Yes, they can, they just can’t connect to water, sewer, or electricity unless a permanent dwelling is there. Infrastructure cannot be added only to accommodate an RV or travel trailer.

With a minor working change, the Commission approved the amendment.

• Boulder Gardens Subdivision, Lisonbee and Sharp, Boulder: Approx 14-acre parcel being divided into two lots. As private road fronts the property, this has to follow full subdi-

Customer Appreciation: Here’s to a bright

future in America as we are 'there for each other through thick and thin.'—Escalante Home Center

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Debbie from Salt Lake City, and Regional Sales Manager Eerik Hale and his wife, Cindy from Boise, Idaho were also in attendance. Additionally, Greg Pace, business partner, Wayne Mair, Region Sales Manager for Intermountain Farmers Assoc. (IFA) from Heber, Utah, and our local Garfield County Commissioner, Jerry Taylor and his wife, Monica, attended.

Dan and Abbe Starr stayed at the Slot Canyon Inn, hiked to Calf Creek Falls, and ate “the most delicious chimichanga” at Georgie’s. They immersed themselves, enjoying our local culture and scenery, hoping to return with their sons.

When Dan spoke at the flag ceremony, he explained that DoitBest has 4,000+ stores in 50 countries, including Saudi Arabia. Mr. Starr travels throughout the world and wishes he witnessed more patriotism in the communities he visits.

“There just isn’t enough of this,” he said. He commended the American Legion and thanked them for their service then and all the years before.

After his remarks, Dan presented Greg Pace, and Reed and Karen Munson with a 2020 Superstar plaque from Stihl. Stihl sponsors an annual award for the outstanding hardware store in each of fifty states. This 2020 plaque was a decade plaque.

The previous ten winners in each state qualified and one was nominated for the 2020

Superstar store. Loa Builders Supply and Escalante Home Center had each won in previous years and were nominated to receive this decade’s award. The plaque will hang in EHC behind the contractor’s counter.

Following the presentation of the plaque, Greg Pace, business partner of EHC, and owner of Loa Builders Supply paid tribute to his father Mitchell Pace, whose funeral was two days earlier. It is Mitchell Pace’s vision, influence and energy that has made both stores possible.

He will be missed.

Next, Karen named the winners of the essay contest.

Allie Mason, Henrieville, won the 3-4th grade category; Griffyn Roberts, Tropic, won the 5-6th grade category; Nadia Griffin, Escalante, and Ellie S., Turn-About Ranch, won the high school categories. Jolene Dodge, Escalante, won the adult category, writing about five generations of her ancestors who fought for our freedom. Karen read short excerpts from a few of the essays. People were especially touched by Griffyn’s conclusion: “… even with this pandemic going on, we have been powering through wearing our

masks staying home if we’re sick. But even that won’t stop us. We are strong. We will always be there for each other through thick and thin. And this is why I love America.”

Although he didn’t win, judges were touched by Gerardo Lopez-Perez’s gratitude: “I have lived through bad times in Mexico. They have entered my house 3 times. They left everything empty and then two years passed and we came to America and I have been better than in Mexico because in America it is a quiet place.”

Following the flag ceremony, vendors demonstrated their wares and the Escalante High School Cross Country team served 225 customers an all-American bbq, sponsored by Boise Cascade. Escalante Home Center wishes to thank everyone who supported and participated in this year’s event, and especially all the customers who have enriched our lives over the previous seven years.

Here’s to a bright future in America as we are “there for each other through thick and thin.”

—Escalante Home Center

vision requirements: the applicants have provided information on culinary water, waste water treatment, and road information (Ponderosa Trails Drive access).Given the topography, the applicants will use an alternative waste water treatment system, and the culinary water right of one acre-foot will be divided equally by the joint tenants.

Figgins said Southwest Public Health will complete the wastewater feasibility study. He said two written comments had been received, one by the water company saying there was insufficient water for any irrigation. The Commission approved the subdivision.

Other business: • High bid of $8,500 for the 1967 bulldozer was awarded to James D. Peterson.

• Business license approved for Dave’s Place at Panguitch Lake Resort. A lim-

ited consent local liquor license is part of the application and starts the process for the state to permit a beer license.

• Utah Counties Indemnity Pool (UCIP) yearly member ballots, Tebbs and Clerk Camille Moore will represent Garfield County.

• New RFP for Airport Engineering Consulting approved for advertising. (A new consulting engineer must be selected every five years.)

The Commission moved

into closed session to discuss personnel and another closed session for 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. There is no set up for electronic participation. This report can be fact-checked via the clerk’s recording, https://www.utah. gov/pmn/files/647641.mp3.

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I am BRIG REES and I am running for your Wayne School Board Representative.

I grew up here in Wayne County and attended the schools. My kids now attend these great schools in Wayne School District. Moving back to the county after being gone for 18 years has given me a renewed love and appreciation for this great place.

I have a strong desire to be involved in the school system and community.

The skills that I have gained as a Bachelor of Science graduate, a business owner, husband and father have prepared me to be successful in this position. I am concerned about the well being of our community.

I am a strong decision maker and a hard worker. I will do my best to represent our district and fulfill the needs of this position.

I ask for your vote on November 3rd.

Thank you, Brig Rees

paid for by Brig Rees for Wayne School Board