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Thursday, November 5, 2020

Entrada Institute Launches “Classic Conversations” TORREY - The Entrada Institute will launch winter programming with “Classic Conversations.” The first "Conversation" will be on November 5 at 6 pm with 102-year-old Dee Hatch, longtime Wayne County resident.

"Classic Conversations" will focus on dialog with a wide swath of residents and representative residents of Wayne County, UT. From elected officials to activists, poets to crafters, ranchers to dramatists, longtime residents to newcomers— "Classic Conversations" will offer a unique kind of oral history.

Traditionally, oral histories are conducted and recorded one-on-one in a private setting. Our plan is to have a neutral setting (Robbers Roost in Torrey) and a limited live, in-person audience who can also converse with the featured person.

Each "Classic ConverConversations

Issue # 1383

The New Dog in Town

October 26

Ranch Dog Kitchen is “Next Level” in Dogs

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Owner Susanne Stadler stands in front of the newly renovated and now open Ranch Dog Kitchen on Escalante's Main Street. Specializing in wild game meat, Ranch Dog Kitchen puts a new spin on the traditional hot dog.

ESCALANTE - A long vacant property has received the breath of life and a new incarnation as Escalante’s newest eatery.

The little house on the triangle—a sliver of property all by itself and making up its own private block on Main

Street’s east end, has sat empty for decades. It’s now gotten a makeover after many months of work by new owners Susanne Stadler and Ted Levine, and is now home to the cozy Ranch Dog Kitchen.

Susanne confesses that she hadn’t really seen a restau-

Report: 260,000 Utahns Lose Health Insurance if SCOTUS Repeals ACA

Fire Restrictions Set to Cease for BLM in Central, Southwest Utah

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The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments Nov. 10 on whether to overturn the Affordable Care Act. The ruling is likely to be announced in June 2021.

WEST VALLEY CITY - health and economic crisis all If a lawsuit before the Su- around us. And the Affordable preme Court to repeal the Af- Care Act has done its job," fordable Care Act succeeds, Stanford said. "And to think some 260,000 Utahns would of it being ripped away is relose their health coverage. A ally worrisome."

The loss also would hurt new report from the nonpartisan Urban Institute estimates hospitals and other health care that would almost double the providers. Utah's uncompenproportion of Utahns who are sated care costs have fallen by 25% since the ACA was uninsured.

Despite the COVID-19 implemented.

Stanford said coverage pandemic and a major recession, the Trump Administra- losses also would hit people tion and 18 states, including of color and low-income comUtah, are asking the Supreme munities hardest. She said the Court to strike down the en- ACA has particularly been eftire ACA. Stacy Stanford, fective as a safety net during health policy analyst with the the pandemic and the accomUtah Health Policy Project, panying recession.

"We've brought people said losing the program could be a disaster for the state's onto Medicaid expansion.

We've covered people through health care system.

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

THURS. NOVEMBER 5 - WED. NOVEMBER 11

Sunny turns to partly cloudy, w/ a chance of snow showers Sat. & Sun. Then, partly cloudy/ sunny for the rest of the week. Highs in 60s, plummet to the 30s and 40s over the weekend and next week; lows in the single digits to the 30s. Chance of precip 30-40%

SOUTHWESTERN UTAH - On Sunday at 8:00 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management’s Color Country and Paria River districts rescinded the fire bans put in place months ago across BLM public lands in Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, Wayne, Washington, Iron, Beaver, Garfield and Kane counties.

“While we had an unheard of number of human caused fires this year, we also had an enormous amount of support and conscientious recreationists who checked Utah Fire Info’s website or called ahead before visiting,” said acting Color Country District Manager Paul Briggs. “Just as most people did their part, we will continue to do ours, by working with our partners in the Utah Watershed Restoration Initiative to help restore habitats to a state that are naturally more fire resistant.”

Statewide, Utah has experienced a very active 2020 wildfire season and even though fire restrictions are being reduced across both the Color Country and Paria River Districts, fire managers cautiously emphasize that the potential for large and rapidgrowing fires is still present.

“This has been an unprecedented wildfire season both locally and across our nation,” said District Acting Fire ManFire Restrictions Cont'd on page 2

rant in her future. When she moved to Escalante, one of her plans was to work less. Her plan was to spend time with her horses and enjoy time out on the landscape.

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GARFIELD COUNTY Fire restrictions have been extended to the end of February, as reported by Commissioner David Tebbs at the Oct. 26 Garfield County Commission meeting. A permit would be required for any burning, with the ban being lifted only if the county gets adequate precipitation.

Tebbs also reported that preliminary designs and cost estimates for the Cannonville cell tower are expected during the week.

Commissioner Jerry Taylor recognized the recent passing of two former Garfield County Commissioners: Maloy Dodds and Dell Lefevre. Dodds served as commissioner for 16 years as well as serving as Panguitch mayor, councilperson, and school board member. He was a teacher for 28 years. Lefevre served on the commission for several terms after also being a school board member. Clerk Camille Moore, who worked with both men, commented on Dodds’ achievements. She said during his terms, the county finished its airport project, bonded for and built the jail (and paid off the bond), took ownership of the hospital, built Triple C Arena, and procured the plans and funding the major court-

house renovation, and still leaving the county debt-free.

Taylor remembered being told by Lefevre that “you get more things done at the legislature out in the hallway.” He said, “Dell could get in any door. He just had that knack.”

Moore remembered Dodds telling her, “Always error on the side of kindness.”

Commissioner Leland Pollock was absent again from this meeting but was reached by phone for his report: He has been working with officials from other Utah counties and municipalities to quash a prospective state Senate bill that, if passed, would allow Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) exemption from smaller counties’ zoning restrictions and setbacks. Pollock said such a bill eliminates the rights of individual counties to establish their own zoning practices. He believes the efforts to stop this bill will be successful. Next, he’s work-ing with legislators to ensure the Constitutional Defense Council will continue into the next gubernatorial administration.

Finally, he said he’s trying to establish Garfield County’s ability to make improvements

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DWR Seeking Information After 2 Bull Elk Illegally Killed in Sevier County

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers are asking for information regarding two bulk elk that were illegally killed and left to waste in Sevier County.

CEDAR CITY - Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers are seeking information after two bull elk were illegally killed in Sevier County.

The two bull elk were illegally shot and left to waste on the Fishlake Mountain during the general spike bull elk hunt. One elk was shot in early October in Sheep Valley, and the second elk was shot in the middle of October near Daniel's Pass.

Silent gratitude isn't much use to anyone.

—Gertrude Stein

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“If anyone has any information of who illegally shot and wasted these elk, please contact us,” DWR Conservation Officer Eric Bond said.

Anyone with information regarding the illegal killing of these elk, or any other wildlife, is encouraged to contact the UTiP Hotline at 800-6623337. You can also report any illegal wildlife activity on the DWR website. If you have information about this specific case, you can also contact

DWR Officer Eric Bond at 435-287-8427. Rewards are available, and requests for confidentiality are respected.

Every year Utah conservation officers conduct numerous investigations into the illegal killing of wildlife.

In 2019, officers confirmed that over 1,000 animals were illegally killed, with a total value of over $408,000.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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Looking Ahead

a very good job of minimizing the disease.

Most of us know someone who has been ill from COVID-19. In our case, two friends have died. Of course, most of us have escaped infection but those who haven’t, have suffered from a variety of symptoms, some more severe than others. Many of those who have recovered have had lasting effects requiring continued treatment. The impact strains the capacity of hospitals to treat other diseases like cancer, heart disease, diabetes

Torrey is revising its zoning ordinance this year.

During many conversations with residents in recent months, I have heard three common refrains.

First, people are very consistent on what they like about Torrey—its small scale, rural atmosphere, agricultural heritage, peace and quiet, glorious vistas, dark skies, tree-lined Main Street, and friendly neighbors. They very strongly support protecting these qualities so [that] we can continue to enjoy living here.

This is not new. In 2013, a survey was sent to every resident in the water district. It asked what they liked and disliked about Torrey, and what they wanted to see protected in the future.

The results were reported by whether the respondent lived in town (more likely to be longer-term residents) or out of town but still in the water district (more likely to be newcomers). Rather than revealing a divide, the votes from in and out of town were virtually identical! On a fivepoint scale, they differed by only one or two tenths of a point.

Yet a noticeable gap concerned zoning. A few saw it as a good tool for managing growth and preserving what everyone likes about Torrey.

And a few saw it as a threat, fearing it brings unwanted change. There is near universal agreement about what we want Torrey to be. Zoning is

the means to achieve that goal.

Second, I constantly hear people say "I don't want Torrey to become Moab," a town that lacked good zoning for many years. The problem is if residents truly mean what they say, they will have to create a zoning ordinance and make zoning decisions that will make their wishes come true.

To preserve the best means preventing the worst. This means making choices.

Third, I regularly hear many residents (and even some town officials) say "I don't want to tell anybody what to do." The problem with this attitude is it ignores the reality that the town already routinely tells people what to do. The town has capped short term rentals and placed regulations on them. The town dictates a minimum size for single family dwellings and controls setbacks, signage, and lighting. It bans yurts and restricts manufactured homes, animals per acre, fences, and much more. I could go on.

We can't protect the best aspects of Torrey by taking a hands-off approach to its inevitable growth. At best this would create disruption and incoherent development, and at worst lead to a free-for-all along Main Street. There has to be a balance between excessive regulation and none at all, a balance that puts the town's future ahead of some projects.

Often this means saying "No." Bill Barrett, Torrey

Zoning Guides a Town's Future

Fire Restrictions:

The rescission of these orders doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods. The threat of another wildfire remains and we must be cognizant that there are still year-round restrictions in place across all public lands.

As these restrictions may vary, visitors should always check with local authorities to verify what restrictions remain in place throughout the year.— Harry Barber, Paria River District Manager Fire Restrictions Cont'd from page 1

agement Officer Clair Jolley.

“But vigilance and responsible recreation are crucial to preventing any additional wildfires this year.”

This fire season, Color Country fire managers issued multiple fire prevention orders outlining fire restrictions in southwest and central Utah. Effective Sunday, Nov. 1, those fire restriction orders were rescinded.

“The rescission of these orders doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods,” said Paria River District Manager Harry Barber. “The threat of another wildfire remains and we

must be cognizant that there are still year-round restrictions in place across all public lands. As these restrictions may vary, visitors should always check with local authorities to verify what restrictions remain in place throughout the year.”

For more information on preventing unwanted human caused wildfires, visit utahfireinfo.gov or on Twitter @ UtahWildfire. For more information about the benefits of landscape-scale habitat restoration, visit Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative at https://wri.utah.gov/wri/.

—Bureau of Land Management

and even orthopedic surgeries. It’s no time to be rushed to any hospital in Utah after an accident.

So the question facing us is how are we individually and collectively are going to keep ourselves safe and uninfected in the coming months? We are taking the advice of Dr. Anthony Fauci and his colleagues. We’re not experts, but we do have the sense to listen to them. We are going to wear a mask any time we’re out of our home. We are going to practice social distancing as well as avoiding joining others in large groups. Before COVID-19, we enjoyed hosting gatherings in our home during the winter months. This year we’re going to have to gather with our family and friends around a computer screen on Zoom. All of this means we’re limiting our personal freedom to live a life as we have in the past.

We’re asking others to do everything they can to protect

not only themselves but our community. Practicing public health isn’t difficult. No one is going to suffer from wearing a mask, practicing social distancing and washing their hands. All of us are going to miss holiday gatherings—it’s a highlight of the year. But if we all come together and do our best in coming months, we can get this virus under control. When an effective vaccine is available, we all need to get vaccinated. It’s everyone’s responsibility.

If you’re hoping for a Christmas gift, nothing could be better than having all your family and friends with you next year. It’ll be the best present any of us could ever get. As Governor Herbert recently wrote in a letter to business owners, “In Utah, we take care of one another, it is the ‘Utah way.’”

Lisa & Bob Hartman, Escalante

Goings on...

New Local Process for COVID Test for Community PANGUITCH - For local COVID-19 testing for community members, all who need to be tested must first go to intermountain.com/covidtesting. The COVID-19 hotline has been discontinued.

At intermountain.com/covidtesting, there is a chat bot (an automatic text window) that is a COVID-19 symptom checker.

It will help determine if you qualify for a COVID-19 test. If you qualify, you then schedule an arrival window of time to receive the COVID-19 test. Please do not go to the test site without having scheduled an arrival window.

The only exception to not going online to schedule an arrival window is if you already have an order from your healthcare provider or a QR code. If you have an order or a QR code you may just show up at the testing site.

Patients who do not have access to the internet can call the State COVID-19 Info Line at 1-800-456-7707, their physician’s office if feeling ill, or may seek assistance from a community partner/community health worker.

The local Intermountain site for COVID-19 testing is at Garfield Memorial Hospital. The test is no cost. In Utah, additional testing information can be found here: https://coronavirus.utah.gov.

—Garfield Memorial Hospital

Prior Garkane Energy Employee Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges UTAH - On October 29th, 2020, a prior employee of Garkane Energy Cooperative pleaded guilty in Utah’s 6th District Court to four criminal charges, including theft.

As a requirement of the guilty plea, all Garkane member losses have been fully recovered.

—Garkane Energy Cooperation

Conversations: The Entrada

Institute will launch winter programming with “Classic Conversations.” The first "Conversation" will be on November 5 at 6 pm with 102-year-old Dee Hatch, longtime Wayne County resident.—Entrada Institute an Entrada program, is produced and moderated

by Don Gomes, Vice president of the Entrada Institute. Gomes spent 25 years as an awardwinning public broadcaster in Utah, Indiana, and Texas. Additional interviews will be moderated by Ann Torrence and Lee Austin, among others.

To reserve an inCourtesy don GoMes person spot, email your Dee Hatch will be the first "Convername, phone number, sation" in the Entrada Institute's names and number of "Classic Conversations" series. people to sunset@entraConversations dainstitute.org. Further inforCont'd from page 1 mation is available at www. sation" will be an hour long. entradainstitute.org.

Entrada will video the session —Entrada Institute for archive and provide a live Facebook stream.

"Classic Conversations,"

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By the time this is read the presidential election will be behind us, but we are still facing the most serious public health crisis in the past century. The coronavirus and its COVID-19 infection will be with us well into 2021.

Health professionals have been giving us their best educated advice about how we can protect ourselves, our families and our communities. The past nine months have resulted in over nine million cases of COVID-19 and at least 230,000 deaths.

As a nation, we haven’t done

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Gardening, Weather, Climate, and Microclimates

I have a confession to make. When I first started writing this column, I did not realize how diverse the weather is in our two counties!

Few things can have a greater impact, for good or ill, on a garden than the weather, or, put in another word, climate.

Within the two counties covered by this newspaper, there is a pretty significant variation in climates, which I have recently spent a fair bit of time researching.

Planting and harvest dates, i.e. growing seasons, are quite different from one town to the next.

The average length of the growing season in our two counties is about 14 ½ weeks —with the longest at about 27 ½ and the shortest being no months frost-free but usually about 3 1/2 weeks from early July to almost the end of July.

Whew! That makes my early articles on suggestions for monthly gardening activities probably irrelevant to most of you, for which I apologize.

One thing we all share, though, is a general scarcity of water.

Most of our garden plants and common trees require somewhere in the neighborhood of an inch of water per week during the growing season.

With most of our coverage area receiving less than 12 inches of water per year, that gives us only two choices for our gardens and landscaping: significant irrigation or xeriscaping—a topic for another article.

One thing I have learned over my nearly 15 years as a weather spotter is that in general, people’s memories of both average weather and extreme weather tends to be less than accurate—to put it mildly.

For example, I’ve heard different people in Panguitch make claims for May, June, and July each as being “normally” the wettest month of the year.

According to NOAA (https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/ cdo-web/datatools/normals), “normally” the wettest month of the year in Panguitch is August. The second wettest month is July, followed by October, then September, then November, and so on. May comes in as #8 and June is clear down as #11, almost the driest month of the year!

A second thing that I have learned regarding extreme weather is that, for some reason that I have yet to deter-

mine, the official records often seem to moderate rather than record what actually occurred.

The only thing I can figure is that they must average readings from a large area, not representative of more localized microclimates in the area.

For both of these reasons, I now keep detailed daily records of my actual measurements of both temperature and precipitation (since they are critical to my gardening activities), as well as any extreme/ significant weather events such as rainfall of an inch or more per hour, snow accumulations, high winds, hail, flooding, icing from freezing rain, and extraordinary temperature measurements.

For example, on September 10 of last year, I recorded an extreme low temperature overnight of -10° Fahrenheit (yes, that’s ten degrees below zero F.). The average low temperature for that date in my area is 39° F. That was an extreme temperature event that resulted in frost killing of the above ground portions of most of the trees that I had planted that spring. Many of them, but not all, came back this year from the roots, but the tops are dead. My neighbors suffered similar losses. Yet, the official record shows our low that night as 39° F. Speaking of microclimates, perhaps that term deserves a bit of defining.

A microclimate is an area that can range in size from a few square inches to several square miles, where conditions such as temperature and humidity typically differ from those in the larger surrounding area. Some examples would be higher humidity combining with lower temperatures near lakes and rivers, colder temperatures at higher elevations, and warmer temperatures near paved roads and buildings. Hollows and narrow valleys also tend to have lower temperatures than surrounding areas, and frequently higher humidity as they are often protected somewhat from drying wind. Slope of the land as compared to sun angle can also have a significant effect, by several degrees, on the existence of microclimates and the potential for collecting water (if you have a rainwater collection permit).

Again, using my general area of Panguitch as an example, all of the roads and buildings in town contribute to generally warmer temperatures —especially at night—than I experience several miles out of town at a higher elevation,

where there is a paucity of paved roads and brick buildings. The number and density of both buildings and trees in town provide significant protection from wind, and it’s attendant evaporation, that I do not have here, and the trees, as well as the number of people regularly watering lawns and gardens, contribute to higher humidity in town than I have here.

All of these factors contribute to ease and success with a wide variety of gardening activities making it important to understand both the general climate as well as the microclimate potential and realities for your yard and garden. Understanding of this kind comes from accurate observations and recording of those observations so that you can see the patterns over time.

Once again, please allow me to put in a “plug” for more people in our two counties to sign up and help report on the ground precipitation measurements and conditions at https:// cocorahs.org/, and yes, even reporting 0 is important! It only takes an extra minute or two of your day, especially if you are tracking this vital information for your own use and planning, and it provides a valuable service to a great many in the scientific community who are working to improve understanding of climate.

If you enjoy Suzanne’s articles, you can read more of her postings at eclecticmusings. blog.

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CallIe Ward, utah state unIversIty extensIon assIstant Professor, GarfIeld County

Emergency Food and Water Supply and Storage Conditions Earthquakes, fires, severe storms, and power outages are just some of the potential emergencies we may encounter. Imagine that you have no electricity, gas, water, or telephone service.

What would happen if you are told to evacuate your home in the next ten minutes? Imagine that all the businesses are closed, and you are without any kind of emergency services. What will you do until help arrives?

The 3-day emergency food and water supply are meant to be a quickly accessed, portable source of food and water that can sustain you and your family for several days. It should be stored in one or two containers for quick portability.

The foods chosen should be ready-to-eat without the need for cooking.

The 3-week/ 3-month emergency food and water supply are meant for a disaster where food and water delivery may be interrupted. Hurricane Katrina was a perfect example of where the normal delivery of food was interrupted. Build a small supply of food that is part of your normal, daily diet by purchasing a few extra items each week. Expand on this until you reach your goal.

Not all of these foods will be ready-to-eat and plans must be made to store the necessary means to prepare them.

Storage conditions play a critical part in your emergency food and water supply.

Moisture and temperature are the two critical factors in optimal food storage.

The humidity in the storage environment should be low. If dried foods pick up moisture from the storage area, molds and bacteria can

grow. This can lead to spoilage and illness. Moisture can also lead to the breakdown of some packaging materials (paper degradation and metal rusting). In areas of high environmental humidity, a dehumidifier may be needed.

The optimal temperature range is in the cool to moderate range, approximately 40 - 70 degrees F. Research at Brigham Young University on long term storage has shown that wheat retained an acceptable quality for twenty-five years stored cold (basement) and only five years stored hot (garage or attic). Grain germination rates will decline and vitamin breakdown rates in all stored foods will increase as the temperature increases.

Canned foods should not be allowed to freeze. Freezing will bulge cans and may cause seam failures leading to a potential for foodborne illness.

Dry foods can freeze without concern.

Direct sunlight is detrimental to foods. It can speed deterioration of both the food and the packaging. The heat from sunlight can also speed deterioration. Always store foods off the floor. Flooring materials, especially concrete, can leech chemicals into stored foods. These chemicals can pass through plastics and can cause rust to form on the metal.

Garfield County School District Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Child Find Notification

In accordance with Part B requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 04 and with the Utah State Board of Education Special Education Rules, Garfield County School District offers free assessments and evaluation for children, aged birth through 21 whose parents, teachers, or others suspect of having an identifiable disability.

Garfield School District is committed to ensuring that those students are identified, located, and evaluated, regardless of the severity of the disability, to identify if the student is in need of special education and related services. This child find requirement and practice also applies to those students enrolled in private schools.

If you suspect that a child who is not currently receiving special education services is in need of an evaluation to determine if that need exists, please contact either Chris Kupfer, Garfield School District Special Education Director at 435-590-8144 or the special education teacher at your neighborhood school.

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Cats Volleyball makes final eight at championship and take 4th, Lady cats win State Cross Country meet, and winter sports begin at the end of Novemeber

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his year’s volleyball championship really had many changes, and if you didn’t have a program, you were in trouble. The games that were supposed to be played at UVU were cancelled. The tournament was moved out to Roosevelt at the high school there. Every team had a play-in game, and the Cats played Water Canyon and made the final eight teams.

Six of the final eight were from Region 20, with ICS and Rich from up north. The Cats played the number two team, Piute, their first game, which was a team that beat the Cats in the regular season. The Cats came away with a win in three games. Next up, it was the Valley Buffalos, a team that the Cats beat in their last league game of the year in five games. This time, the Buffalos prevailed and won in four games. This set up a final between Rich and Valley, and the Buffalos are the state champions. The Lady Cats, without a senior on the team, took 4th place. The Lady Cats had won the last three championships and six of the last seven championships. The future is going to be long to the Cats. Valley has seven seniors on their team. Can’t wait for

next season. Coaches Norris starts our girls in the 4th grade, and Valley has bought into that program. Their team has been playing since they were 4th graders, also.

The Cats had a great fall sports season, with the Lady Cats winning the State Cross Country meet and the boys taking 3rd. The baseball team took 2nd, and the girls finished 4th at State in volleyball. What a great start for the year!

Next up, it will be the start of the winter season.

The boys and girls basketball team will start out at the end of November. Then, last year’s state championship wrestling team will be hitting the mats. Many of last year’s team will be back. They really have a big following.

News from Bryce Valley Schools by brooklyn syrett

Lady Mustang Volleyball ends strong season with a win against Diamond Ranch but a loss against the Rick Rebels, and Bryce Valley celebrates Halloween with parade

Congratulations to our Lady Mustang Volleyball team for a great season. They won Diamond Ranch on Friday and headed off to Randolph, UT to play the Rick Rebels on Saturday morning. The Rebels are ranked number one in the state for the 1A classification.

They were strong servers, fabulous hitters and an all-around skilled team. The Mustangs made a good run in the third set, but fell short and lost the game in three sets. The team will miss the eight seniors, but will be strong in numbers and will work hard in the off-season to become more competitive next year.

Bryce Valley High School enjoyed college and career week last week. Several classes had guest speakers including Sgt. Henrie with the National Guard, Deputy Pierson in law enforcement, Sean Stewart with the BLM, Mo Araiza with Diamond Ranch Academy, and Kami Brinkerhoff and Cassie Chynoweth with State Bank of Southern Utah. To show our excitement

for the week, the students dressed up each day. We started with Pajama Day, Twin Day, Western Day, Patriotic Day and concluded with BV Day. The seniors also applied to colleges and filled out their FAFSA forms for those interested in college after high school.

Thanks to all those that coordinated and helped in any way.

The students at the high school have also been collecting socks for

from our local Walmart created an area for students at Bryce Valley High School to relax and unwind from the pressures of the world.

Thanks to Mrs. Overson and Mrs. Peterson for helping to make this happen.

Several teachers, parents and PTA members were busy planning a safe and fun Halloween Day for our elementary students. There are several “stations” that will allow each class to rotate through while social distancing. They also had a Halloween Parade,

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Kids from Bryce Valley Elementary take part in the 2020 Halloween Parade.

“Socktober.” The Hope Squad has been busy this month. The Hope Squad and donations

where each of the students walk in the “parade” and show off their awesome and spooky costumes for the year.

There were so many superheroes, goblins, ghosts, witches, and so many more! You could see the excitement in their eyes as they anticipate the excitement of Halloween Night.

This article was submitted on October 30.

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Wills, Trusts, and More

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Death Can Complicate Title to Assets You or someone you know may own unmarketable assets as a result of the death of a previous owner. The asset may be real estate, stock in a corporation or some other asset. The title is unmarketable because the property is in the name of the deceased individual.

Many times when someone dies owning property in his or her name, the surviving family members do not take the necessary steps to clear title to the property. Although this is common, it can create future problems.

If a parent, grandparent or some other ancestor died with real estate, stock or other assets in just his or her name and no probate proceeding was commenced, the assets are likely still in that person’s name and presently unmarketable. The assets cannot be sold or transferred because title is in the name of the deceased.

If someone dies with a will, the will states who is to serve as personal representative of the deceased. If there is no will, the intestate statute of the state where the property is located specifies the priority for who is to serve as personal representative.

by Jeffery J. MCkenna Once someone is appointed personal representative, the person appointed has authority to sell or transfer assets of the deceased. However, in Utah, if the probate proceeding is not commenced within three years after someone’s death, a personal representative cannot be appointed.

In these situations, a legal action to determine the heirs of the deceased must be commenced.

Although a determination of heirs is usually a more involved process then a probate proceeding, it is an effective way to clear title to otherwise unmarketable assets.

Many families know of assets within their family that were owned by a family member that died more than three years ago. Often, the family does not know what to do about the assets. In some situations, the assets may have significantly increased in value. Family members are often relieved to know there is a process to clear title.

Determining the heirs of a deceased individual usually involves several steps.

Although the process can be involved, it rarely gets easier with the passage of time. Fortunately, with a little effort and

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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.

sometimes a brief genealogical review to determine the heirs of a deceased property owner, property that is presently unmarketable can once again be sold or transferred.

We were driving in my friend Larry's new car. I asked him about its features. He listed the usual, then added, "It tells me to slow down as I approach the speed limit. It warns me when I have to stop.

It points out solid no-passing lines."

I expressed my amazement. "But," he explained, "these features work only when my wife is in the car."

Old Dog, New Tricks

Our chocolate Labrador, Lucky, was settled in my favorite armchair.

Not wanting to physically remove him, I went to the kitchen and noisily opened and closed the fridge, hoping to attract him. I slipped through the dining room towards my chair in time to see Lucky disappearing through another door into the kitchen.

In a few moments, he poked his head around the corner, gave me a hard stare, then jumped on to the sofa.

A short time later he trotted out of the room and to the back door, where he gave his most urgent bark.

As I went to let him out, I heard his nails on the kitchen floor and by the time I got back to my chair, Lucky was curled up there, studiously ignoring me.

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House Plant

I don't have much of a green thumb, but I like to have a few plants in my house. One day when my Mom was over to babysit my children, I remarked that one of the plants in my window was looking poorly and asked if she could try to fix it while I was gone.

When I returned, to my surprise, the plant looked beautiful and full. "What did you do?" I asked. Her reply: "I turned it around."

Today's Thought

They say not to put all of your eggs in one basket, but I'll be darned if I am going to roll twelve shopping carts out of the grocery store.

PUNishment

I used to be addicted to soap. But I’m clean now.

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

Clothes

My wife complains her clothes are so old, they were made in America.

THEME: CARTOON CHARACTERS ACROSS 1. Brocadopa or Larodopa 6. They are often covert 9. Used for watering 13. Vexed 14. Took the bait 15. Spot for boutonnière 16. Old West pack animal 17. Big-headedness 18. Render harmless 19. *Bamm-Bamm's dad 21. *Angelica, Tommy and Dil 23. Opposite of yang 24. Archipelago unit 25. Solemn pledge 28. Depletes 30. Works, as in a bakery 35. Kind of beige 37. Hammer or sickle 39. ____ firma 40. Lecherous look 41. Computer key 43. Lure for a dieter, on a package 44. Tropical smoothie flavor 46. Health club offering 47. Hourglass filler 48. Popular saint's name 50. Pea ____, pl.

52. Limit, to some 53. Peace symbol 55. Like King George, 1760-1820 57. *Ill-tempered fourth-grader's last name 61. *Beast Boy and Starfire 64. Rossini's offering 65. Lobe locale 67. Sure sign of fire 69. Pretend, two words 70. Number cruncher, acr.

71. Lusitania destroyer 72. Gave the boot 73. Pivotal 74. Santa Maria's companion DOWN 1. Party choice, abbr.

2. Clobber

This week's answers on page 9

3. Southern stew staple 4. *Stepbrothers' bipedal platypus 5. Apollo Creed's son 6. Toe the line 7. *Peppa's or George's last name 8. "The buck ____ here" 9. *King of the Hill 10. Milky-white gem 11. Dry as dust 12. Popular street-lining trees 15. Aglow 20. Related on mother's side 22. Type 24. Carbon-12 or carbon-13 25. *The "brains" of Scooby-Doo's group 26. Billy of '80s Billboard charts 27. Small songbirds 29. *Pinky Pie or Fluttershy 31. Unagi, pl.

32. A in A=ab, pl.

33. Did it to Kool-Aid 34. *Land mammal in Bikini Bottom 36. Give a pep talk 38. *Emmet Brickowski's brick 42. Spokes of a wheel, e.g.

45. *Mr. Magoo or Mr. Burns, e.g.

49. Bygone bird of New Zealand 51. Opposite of 'lies down' 54. Sweater style 56. More than one iamb 57. Float liquid 58. Mt. Everest to Earth 59. Network of nerves 60. Walked on 61. Cafeteria carrier 62. High part of day 63. 3-handed card game 66. *Magilla Gorilla, e.g.

68. Pilot's announcement Solution on page 9

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was born at Sevier Valley Hospital on October 14, 2020 to Shyann Alvey and Jared Alvey of Hanksville.

Congrats on your new baby boy!

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Mont R. Ellett 1927 - 2020

BICKNELL - Our loving dad, Mont R. Ellett, took his final journey on October 26, 2020 surrounded by his family, at his home in South Jordan, Utah.

Dad was born to Almon Clifford Ellett and Venettia Rasmussen on August 27, 1927 in Bicknell, Utah. His father died when he was four months old, but his Ellett uncles helped raise him and taught him to love hiking, fishing, and exploring in Wayne County. His mother later married Harold Allen. He graduated from Wayne High in 1945 and joined the US Navy a few months later, serving as a signalman for 4 1/2 years.

Dad married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Jean Nelson, on November 22, 1946. They went on to have 4 children, 2 girls and 2 boys. They moved around with school and jobs and enjoyed life as a young family. Spending time as a family was always dad’s first priority. He enjoyed taking us camping, hunting, boating and exploring. Dad really loved the great outdoors.

In 1969, their life took a drastic turn when they lost their son, Eddie, to cancer at the age of 17. Even until the end, dad would cry when thinking about Ed. Dad faced several challenges in his life. One of the hardest was watching his sweetheart struggle from the crippling effects of arthritis. We saw Dad’s true character shine as he lovingly took care of our mother for the rest of her life. What an example he set for all of us.

His mother instilled in him a love of education. After fulfilling his duty to the Navy, dad earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a Master's Degree in Physics from Brigham Young University. Dad put his education to good use, spending 20 years as a Physicist. He then followed his heart back to Wayne County where he shared his love of math with the students at Wayne High School for 13 years. Along the way, he instilled this love of math in his children and grandchildren.

A few years after Dorothy’s death, he was blessed to find love again with a city girl from Chicago he met online! Elaine Ensign came to Utah to meet dad and the two were immediately smitten and soon married.

Dad and Elaine spent 20 years traveling around the country in an RV, then by train, cruising and even by canoe.

He loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Dad and Elaine spent their last years going between their two homes in Bicknell and Payson.

Elaine was such a blessing to our family, and it was a great loss to dad when she passed away in March 2020.

We will picture dad whenever we play China, eat cheese curd, go 4 wheeling, play pool, go boating, eat buttermilk pancakes, see a motorized wheelchair, take trips to the mountain, go fishing, see sprinklers in a field, go water skiing at Lake Powell, shoot a gun, pick tomatoes from the garden, reach for treats in the car, see a can of coke,…

Dad was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints and throughout his life held many different positions in the church. Far and away his favorite was that of Scoutmaster where he served for 10 years. Dad loved working with youth and that transitioned into co-founding a youth ranch with his friend Don. President Monson taught the importance of “the one.” Dad put that into practice as he touched the lives of the youth and counselors of Navajo Trails Ranch often searching for “the one” that needed lifting and loving the most.

Dad left this world with each of his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, knowing how very much he loved them. The memories he gave them are precious and Dad/Gramps/Papa Mont will be talked about for generations, as are all great men.

Survived by 3 children: Paula Still of Scottsdale, Arizona, Nancy (Ron) Drickey of McMinnville, Oregon, and Mark (Marcie) Ellett of Salt Lake City, Utah plus 14 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorothy Jean Nelson Ellett, son Edward Kerry Ellett, sister Elva (Ernest) Jackson, wife Elaine Rose Snyder Ensign Ellett, and son-in-law Gerry Still.

Due to coronavirus restrictions, we will be having a private graveside service. If you would like to leave condolences or memories, please do so at www.springerturner.com.

November 5, 2020

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com I am writing this article at 6:00 p.m., and it is dark out.

Oh, how I hate to go off daylight saving time! We did get a preview of what was to come down in California. It was dark at 6:00 p.m., and so much was missed. I read in the paper that some people in Utah want to do away with daylight saving time.

I know that big oil and coal have a lot to do with keeping these people in office. But the down side is that more kids are killed on the highway, there are more suicides and an increase in Covid-19—with bringing people inside from outside to dine. There is also an increase in your power bill, just to name a few things. However, listening to Fox News, there is a movement in Congress on both sides to make daylight saving year round.

I hope you got to see the Halloween costume parade put on by the Elementary School.

It was the best ever. It looked like every kid had a costume, and all of the teachers were all decked out. Did you check out the Blue Moon? Well, it doesn’t happen very often. The last time it happened on Halloween was back in 1985, and it won’t happen again until 2058. This only happens when there is a full moon on the 1st and the 31st in a month. The full moons in our area are really something to behold, anyway.

When we came home last Sunday, it was snowing on Highway 15. It got heavier up Highway 20, but none ever reached Panguitch. This is the second year without any monsoon rains. Looking back over the year, it was March when we had our last good storm. That is eight months without more than an inch of the wet stuff, and we are in a twenty year drought. In the Gulf States, they had their 11th hurricane that hit shore and the 25th hurricane of the season. This breaks the old record of nine hurricanes. It isn’t even the end of hurricane season! October; like, April, May, June, July, August and September; were the driest on record.

Hopefully, this next weekend will bring some moisture.

I understand that the deer

season was also poor. Without snow, the deer haven’t had any reason to come down to the lower elevations to feed. When we first moved here, it always snowed at the deer hunt. Times are a-changing. The Olsen’s and our family went down to Escobar’s in Kanab. On the way back, we counted 22 dead deer along the highway and most of them were fawns. Autos count for a whole lot of the deer kills each year.

When I picked up The Tribune, I read that starting January 1st, The Tribune and The Deseret News will be going out of the daily paper business. I guess that they will publish a paper once a week. Reading Kirby’s column, he said times are changing, and he brought back some memories to me.

The Tribune has been in business for 157 years. He wrote about news boys selling papers on the corners. I did that when I was about ten years old. The papers sold for five cents, and we got two cents. On a good night, I could sell one hundred papers and make two dollars.

We would walk between cars.

I sold two different papers.

Newspapers were the only place one got any news, and the papers sold a lot of ads. With the advent of TV, you could get upto-date news, but now you can wake up and look at your phone and find out what is going on in the world. The ads disappeared and the money with it. I like to read the opinion sections and the sports. I guess that you can get the news from these papers on your computers, also.

The virus is effecting a number of things in our area.

I hate to say this but in the 18 years I have been Commander of the American Legion, we won’t be having a veteran’s dinner. This is always a fun evening, and who knows what will happen in the future. This year’s Easter Egg Hunt was held on July 4th, so you never know.

The DUP was set to dedicate a new marker on November 7th. It will honor the Sanford Fort and the men who manned it back in the 1860s.

The monument will be on High-

way 89 and the Sanford Creek Road. The DUP felt that the restrictions on how many could attend the ceremony would not let everyone who wanted to come to the ceremony be there.

This is like the veteran's dinner, and things could change at any time. Stay tuned.

Talking to a bus driver out at the park, the second season was a big success. During July and August, they were running only four buses. Starting in September, they went to nine buses until October 18th. One day in October, for the 1st time, they had to close the park to cars. Because of the virus, the buses only carried 20 tourists at a time. Normally, they can handle 50. Many that came said that they were planning on going to Europe on vacation but stayed home and visited the parks. This is pretty good news because there weren’t any tour buses at all.

The big news is still the virus (everywhere but with the president, who says that we are turning the corner). Friday, Pat’s phone kept going off announcing record cases of the virus in Utah. However, over a record 99,000 cases were recorded nationwide on Friday.

The second season of the virus, like the scientists predicted, is here, and it is getting worse each day. Not that it ever went away, even though the administration says they are giving up on doing anything until a magic shot will come out and save the day. They did have plans

to give the first shots to all of the Santa Clauses in the country, because they are essential workers, but that has changed.

I read an article by BE Adams, senior editor for The Byway paper. She stated that we should pick our candidates by their character, saying that character is a legitimate political issue, especially in a president. Evidently, Ms. Adams must be new to Utah. The only thing that counts here is that the candidate is a male and has an R by his name. We have elected men who have been convicted of crimes. It doesn’t matter. Up north, they are backing a candidate that has filed for bankruptcy six times and owes back taxes and millions in debts. He is running against a man whose only crime is that he is a democrat and voted for the bailout bill, like all democrats. How did the other three representatives vote on that bill?

In the state of Michigan, 14 terrorists were arrested for plotting to kidnap the governor and execute her. The president came to Michigan and, before a crowd, called for the governor to be locked up, to which the crowd echoed his words, “Lock her up, lock her up.” Like I am saying in Utah, character of a candidate is way down the list.

Mask up, Panguitch. Too many of my friends have the virus.

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ACA

cision until, like, June. So when open enrollment happens, people should still get covered," she said. "Don't let this case deter you from getting the health care you need."

The report said losing the ACA wouldn't just harm enrollees. In addition to ending protections for preexisting conditions, it would also allow insurance companies to reintroduce annual and lifetime limits on coverage, including for people who access health insurance through their jobs.

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the ACA. There are protections that have made it so that if there's a gap in coverage, you can't be locked out because of your pre-existing condition," she said.

Stanford said while there is a great deal of uncertainty as the case is pending before the high court, Utahns should not assume that it's going away any time soon.

"So this case is being heard November 10. However, there will not be a de-

O bituaries Don Torgerson 1949 - 2020

TORREY - Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his beloved wife and family early on October 27, 2020.

Don was born in Richfield, Utah, January 10, 1949 to Neldon and Muriel Madge Hickman Torgerson. He was the oldest of four kids and was a great example to them growing up. He spent a lot of time with his grandparents, Jody and Honey, on their ranch in Wayne County. He had a lot of stories about his time spent with his granddad. Don graduated from Richfield High School in 1967.

He married his sweetheart Shirley Robison on June 8, 1967. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti Temple April 3, 1992. They were blessed with 3 children, 9 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. They made their home in Richfield, where he worked for the department of transportation. He began working for the Highway Patrol as a State Trooper and was assigned to Salt Lake County. He was later transferred to Utah and Juab Counties. They lived in Santaquin for the next 7 years and made many great friends.

In 1983, he received a coveted transfer to Wayne County, where they have lived ever since. He got elected as Wayne County Sheriff in 1995 and served two terms before retiring in 2003. In 1989, he got called out on a car accident, where the victim was his 17 year old daughter Tera, and losing his daughter was one of his biggest trials. In 1995 he suffered a heart attack and was life flighted to Utah Valley Hospital and later to LDS Hospital where he was one of the first in the nation to be put on a left ventricle assist device to keep him alive until he could receive a heart transplant. He did really well with his new heart until about 2008 when he got a vascular disease and the only cure was another transplant. He received his second heart transplant in November of 2011, and he never let anything slow him down. In 2018, Don was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma and with radiation and chemotherapy, he thought he had it beat. Unfortunately, it came back with a vengeance 25 years to the date of his first heart transplant. Don fought a very valiant battle, his motto was “ I’m going to die living, not live dying.”

Don was an active member of his community and church. He was also involved with basketball and enjoyed coaching for over 30 years. He held many church callings, to which he served to his greatest capacity. Don loved roping and has roped his whole life. Up until the end, he never missed a rodeo of his kids or grandkids and was always there to video every run. His family always knew where they were ranked at the rodeo from grandpa. He was the most supportive grandpa, going to every single game, dance recital, rodeo, pageant, and any other activity his grandkids were involved in. They always knew he was there for them because he answered his phone no matter what—even in the dentist chair or while backing in the box to rope.

Don touched countless lives during his 71 years, and there wasn’t a place he went that he didn’t run into an old or new friend.

Don is survived by his wife of 53 years Shirley R. Torgerson of Torrey, his daughter Lori (Rich) Cropper of Tropic, his son Tyler (April) Torgerson of Torrey, 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. his brothers Layne (Kim) Torgerson, Dusty (Jeanette) Torgerson, all of Richfield, He was preceded in death by his daughter Tera Lee Torgerson, his parents Neldon and Muriel Torgerson and his sister Joanna Gunderson.

Funeral services were held on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. in the Torrey LDS Ward Chapel. Friends were able to call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home in Richfield, Thursday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. or at the ward chapel in Torrey, and Friday morning from 11:00 to 12:30 prior to the services. Burial with honor guard provided by the Utah Highway Patrol and the Sheriff’s Department were in the Torrey Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com.

November 5, 2020 Lois Pauline Dickinson Morgan CIRCLEVILLE Lois Pauline Dickinson Morgan, 81, of Circleville, Utah, returned to her heavenly home on October 28, 2020, where she was joyfully reunited with her eternal sweetheart, Paul.

Born on August 8, 1939, in Panguitch, Utah, Lois was the youngest of six children. Her parents, Lynn and Geneva Dickinson, taught their children the value of hard work and service, values that Lois passed on to her own children.

Lois had a wonderful childhood and enjoyed many cherished memories being raised in Panguitch. She adored her family and especially enjoyed the time she spent with her next older sibling, Carrie. Even though there was a seven year age difference, they were always close and Lois truly appreciated their friendship. She remained close friends with many of the wonderful people she knew from her youth. After high school graduation, Lois attended Derrels College of Beauty in Salt Lake City and then returned to her beloved hometown to open up a beauty shop with her sister Helen.

Upon her return to Panguitch, Lois captured the heart of a young man from Circleville, Paul Morgan. Paul and Lois started their life together on February 12, 1960, when they were sealed for time and all eternity in the St. George Utah Temple. They lived in Circleville their entire life together, raising their six children there and operating a dairy farm. From the very beginning of their marriage, Lois was a loving and supportive wife, serving right alongside Paul in many church, community and civic capacities. You would rarely see them apart. Lois and Paul were beloved for their great example of service, showing us all the importance of family and reminding everyone that the most important thing in life is how we treat others.

As each of her 6 children, 32 grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren will tell you, Lois set the bar high when it came to being a mother and grandmother.

Whether it was being the mother of three children under the age of 2, finding various wild animals making a home in her bathroom (thanks to her adventurous sons), or keeping the whole crew quiet in church all by herself while Paul was on the stand, Lois conquered it all. Known for her delicious cooking, famous fudge and welcoming kitchen table, her home was always filled with family and friends. It’s still a wonder how her fridge seemed to always be stocked with everyone’s favorite food and drinks. Far more people than just her own family called Lois’s house their home. When you walked in her door, you were treated as her own.

That love extended out to everyone Lois knew. Acts of service and love came naturally for Lois. Not a day went by that she did not take food to someone who was ill, visited a friend who was lonely, made a phone call to a mourning loved one, or delivered a hand-made gift to a family with a newborn. Lois never expected anything in return, always quietly following the example of the Savior. She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Whether serving as Relief Society President or nursery teacher, Lois fulfilled her calling completely, forming new friendships all along the way.

Lois’ greatest joy was her family. She traveled thousands of miles in her lifetime to attend children and grandchildren’s various activities and events. There was never any question of her devotion. Her legacy of love and service will live on through her posterity. Our hearts will melt every time we see purple—her favorite color. She will be treasured by us all forever.

Lois is lovingly remembered by her children: Lori Pauline (David) Henrie, California; Lane Paul (Jennifer) Morgan, St. George; Allyson (Derrin) Jensen, Mckay (Gwen) Morgan, Alma Lynn (Priscilla) Morgan, and Martin (Hilery) Morgan, Circleville; 32 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Carrie Archibald; brothers and sisters-in-law, Grant and Gloria Houston, Afton and Marilyn Morgan.

Lois is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alma Paul Morgan; parents; siblings: Helen Dickinson, Norma and Marion Talbot, Stan and Dona Dickinson, Phil and Roene Dickinson; brother-in-law DeLon Archibald.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 6, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. in the Circleville 2nd Ward Chapel. Live streaming of the services and online guestbook can be found at affordablefuneralservices.com A private family viewing will be held prior to the services. Burial will be in the Circleville Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Affordable Funeral Services, Cedar City.

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Iris B. McDonald 1939 - 2020

BICKNELL - Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Iris Brinkerhoff McDonald, age 81, passed away October 26, 2020 at her home in Bicknell. She was born May 2, 1939 in Bicknell, a daughter of Otto Hatch and Verda Ernstsen Brinkerhoff.

She graduated from Wayne High School, Class of 1957 and went to work for the summer in Yellowstone National Park, and then in the fall went to Utah State University in Logan where she was active in the Tri-Delta Sorority. In 1959, she transferred credits to Steven Henagar’s Business College and graduated in May of 1960.

She married Elbert Jed McDonald October 28, 1960 in Price, Utah.

From this union came three children, Margaret Ann, Gordon Mack and Frances Gay. This is when she learned to be a mother, homemaker, peacemaker and an organizer for school and church.

In 1974, she started working for Intermountain Labs and then for FHP/Utah for the next 20 years. She started in the accounting department and then moved to Medical Clinics dealing with medical record legal issues.

Bert retired, and they moved to Wyoming for a short period and then they moved to Bicknell, where they learned to adjust to a whole new way of life and way of thinking.

Iris worked for the Extension Service and Wayne Community Health Center. She retired at age 62, and she and Bert were then able to do things together. Of course at that time, Bert was playing with the local ranchers and helping buffalo hunters, trailblazers and working on his leather work. This became his pride and joy. Iris learned to spread time out in gardening, reading and helped get the funding for the community center building in Bicknell.

Bert passed away August 17, 2013.

Iris was a member of the American Legion Auxillary Post #92. She also enjoyed reading, crocheting, quilting, gardening, camping and her coffee! She loved the community of Wayne County, and all of her friends. She was a very proud, independent soul and would do anything for anyone on this earth. Her love ran deep, her friendship was honest and true. She will be greatly missed.

Iris is survived by her children: Margaret Bennett of Randolph, Vermont; Gordon and Kriston McDonald of Copperton; Frances and Richard Lloyd of Bicknell; 4 grandchildren: Broch VanDuren, Alex and Melissa VanDuren, Colton McDonald and Duston McDonald; 1 great-grandson, Atticus Holt; two sisters: Barbara Ann and Dwight Taylor of West Valley City; Sharon B. Cowley of Bicknell.

She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents; and a sister, Onda Vee Brinkerhoff.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. in the Bicknell Cemetery. Friends may call for viewing at the Thurber LDS Ward Chapel, Saturday morning from 11:30 to 12:30 prior to the services. Keeping in line with current COVID-19 guidelines, the family requires all attendees wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Burial will be in the Bicknell Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

Live streaming of the services and online guestbook can be found at www.springerturner.com under Iris’ obituary.

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Horace Dell LeFevre BOULDER - Horace Dell LeFevre was born on May 28, 1940 to McGregor and Lenora LeFevre in Boulder, Utah.

He served in the military after graduating from high school and later married Gladys Lyman in June of 1965. They have been married for 55 years and are the parents of 14 adopted children, have 27 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was a true cowboy through and through and was able to accomplish his dream of owning a ranch in Boulder, Utah. What he loved most was being out on the range checking on his cattle and enjoying the beauty around him.

He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in numerous positions from nursery leader to Bishop.

Dell served as a Garfield County Commissioner for a large part of his life and enjoyed the friendships of all the people he met while in this position. He was always known to have a joke to crack or a story to tell. Despite others' differences or opinions, he genuinely cared about all people and wanted them to feel welcome and included.

Every day he was dedicated to serving God, family, country, county, and anyone he came in contact with. Dell touched many people's lives and his legacy will live on as he is remembered.

Dell passed away peacefully on October 25, 2020, and was laid to rest in the Boulder, Utah cemetery on October 28, 2020. The family wishes to express appreciation for all of those who showed support and respect during the procession through Garfield County. We know Dell had a GRRRREAT day on Wednesday.

Thank you for all of the shared memories. We continue to welcome all memories and stories via email at cowboyupdell@ gmail.com or mailed to P.O. Box 1419 Boulder, Utah 84716.

Debora Frandsen Orton 1954 - 2020

PANGUITCH - Deb passed away, with her loving husband holding her hand, on October 26, 2020, from complications related to lupus.

Deb was born February 8, 1954, in Panguitch, Utah, to Lawrence and Margaret Frandsen. Deb lived in Panguitch for most of her life, where she raised her daughter Kami. She often said that Kami was the greatest gift she was ever given—a gift that would multiply to include three grandchildren that adored their Grammy and a son-in-law that loved to tease her. Deb was proud of them and took a real interest in the things that were important to them.

Deb moved to Salt Lake City to stay near them, and while there, she was able to reconnect with Allan, the love of her life. They were married on April 28, 2001, and spent 20 memorable years together in Price, Utah.

Deb was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many callings throughout her life. Her favorite callings included music.

She loved to sing with her trio and to her grandkids.

Deb made friends easily and had the talent of keeping in touch will all of them. She seldom missed a birthday and enjoyed singing the birthday song to those she loved with Allan as her backup singer. We will miss her baking—peanut butter fudge, bread, peanut brittle, and jelly—but most of all, her ability to make all of those around her feel loved and important. She was a bright light in the lives of everyone she met and will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her loving husband, Allan; daughter, Kami Groves and son-in-law Brian Groves; grandchildren, Kayden, Matthew, and Shelby Groves; siblings, Lloyd (Suzanne) Frandsen, Elden (Pam-deceased) Frandsen, Deanna (Stephen-deceased) Hatch, Kevin (Debbie) Frandsen, Rodney (Robyn) Frandsen; sister-in-law, Jan Frandsen; and 25 nieces and nephews.

Deb is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Margaret Frandsen; and in-laws, Ralph and Estelle Orton.

Family received friends Thursday, October 29, 2020, Mitchell Funeral Home (233 East Main Street, Price, Utah, 84501) from 5-7:00 p.m.

Graveside services were held Saturday, October 31, 2020, at the Panguitch City Cemetery (1000 East 300 South, Panguitch, Utah, 84759) at 1:00 p.m. The graveside service was live-streamed. COVID-19 guidelines were observed.

Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price where friends are welcome to share memories at www. mitchellfuneralhome.net.

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Christine Owens

PANGUITCH - Our most kind and dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend, Christine Houston Owens passed away October 31, 2020 with her children by her side in Orem, Utah at the age of 88. Christine was born April 15,1932 in Panguitch, to Roene Syrett and James Frank Houston. She was the baby of 12 children—7 sisters and 5 brothers.

She was blessed with the opportunity of growing up in a large, loving family.

Christine married Ted Dale Owens, August 27,1952. Their marriage was solemnized in the St. George Utah Temple on August 26,1976. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Her favorite calling was serving in the Dallas Texas Temple with her husband. Ted preceded her in death September 11, 2018.

Growing up, Christine was a good student, and loved to work at their family store. She was a great helper at home and a joy to her mother. Christine loved being a homemaker and teaching her children about the gospel. Christine and Ted had 4 children, 18 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren with one on the way and 1 great- great-grandchild. Christine and Ted were high school sweethearts and had 67 adventurous years together.

Christine was a creative homemaker, loved to sew and knit, travel and spend time with her children and grandchildren. Christine cherished her children to her last breath. Her love and faith were enduring.

She is survived by her son, Greg (Tracy) Owens; daughters: Pamela Owens, Amber (Russell) Snow and Cindy (Mark) Wade. Our hearts will miss her greatly.

Christine was also preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Irene (Clem) McEwen, Jay Frank (Tennys) Houston, Fern (J.L.) Crawford, Dee Fred (Dororthy) Houston, Opal (Reid) Miller, Cecile (Frank) Orton, Samuel Houston, Ray Houston, Roene (Fenn) Nelson, Robert Hoover Houston and Zelda (Gene) Gerstner.

Graveside services and interment will be held today, November 5, 2020 at 12:30 in the Panguitch Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family prior to services at the cemetery from 12:00 - 12:30. Live streaming of the services and online guestbook can be found at www.maglebymortuary.com under Christine’s obituary. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.

LegaL Notices NOTICE TO AIRPORT PLANNING AND ENGINEERING COMPANIES GARFIELD COUNTY Garfield County, Utah is soliciting Statements of Qualifications and Experience for two independent RFQs for: 1) airport planning services and 2) airport engineering services for the Bryce Canyon Airport, which is located one- and one-half miles from Bryce, UT in Garfield County, Utah.

A complete copy of the Request for Statements of Qualifications for 1) Airport Planning services, and 2) Airport Engineering Services may be obtained online at Garfield.utah. gov under Bryce Canyon Airport or from the Garfield County Clerk, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, UT 84759.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms are encouraged to apply. All statements received will be evaluated based on FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14E and on compliance with the request.

Interested consultants are to submit five (5) complete copies of the Statements of Qualifications and Experience to be received no later than 3:00 p.m. local time, Friday, November 20, 2020, to the attention Garfield County Clerk at the above address. For further information, please contact Tye Ramsay, Bryce Canyon Airport Manager, at (435) 834-5239 or bcairport@scinternet.net.

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Garfield Commission: Remembering Former County Commissioners Maloy Dodds and Dell Lefevre, commissioner board reports, Fire and COVID restrictions, county truck sale, and Mossy Cave parking lot discussed.

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on their 16 miles of Hole-inthe-Rock Road. “We’re not talking asphalt, just trying to get it passable right now,” he said. He also noted new COVID restrictions being implemented in the county, including mandatory mask wearing inside the courthouse and that no one enters if they’re symptomatic, etc.

LegaLs 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. 25, 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) 95-5432 (A82234): Joseph H. Paletsas propose(s) using 0.015 cfs from groundwater (2.5 mile SE of Teasdale) for DOMESTIC. C H A N G E APPLICATION(S) 61-1866 (a46306): Cynthia M. Dyer propose(s) using 0.018 cfs OR 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles south of Duck Creek) for DOMESTIC. 97-758 (a46313): USA Forest Service propose(s) using 5.166 ac-ft. from the Willow Creek (Upper Valley Allotment) for STOCKWATERING. EXTENSION(S) 97-2220 (A30414dl): Boulder Farmstead Water Company is/are filing an extension for 100 ac-ft. (Town of Boulder, Garfield Co.) for MUNICIPAL: In Boulder Farmstead Water Company.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E., State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 29 and NOVEMBER 5, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday November 9, 2020 at 10:40 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: Zone Change Forest Recreation (FR) to Resort Recreation (RR) Petitioners Paul McGuirk Physical Address 113 West Clear Creek Canyon Road, Panguitch Lake, UT 84759 Parcel Number(s) 23-0081-0582 (1.01 AC); 23-0081-0587 (14.65 AC); 23-0081-0622 (5.25 AC) Legal Descriptions BEG AT SW COR OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SEC 31 T35S R7W SLB&M AND RUNNING TH N 200.00 FT; TH E 220.00 FT; TH S 200.00 FT; TH W 220.00 FT TO POB CONT 1.01 AC M/L BEG AT CENTER 1/4 COR OF SEC 31 T35S R7W SLB&M TH N89°57'45"W 1071.11 FT ALONG S LINE OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SAID SEC 31; TH N0°02'15"E 200.15 FT; TH N89°57'45"W 215.00 FT TO THE E LINE OF SECTIONAL LOT 2; TH N0°11'14"W ALONG THE E LINE OF SAID SECTIONAL LOT 2 A DISTANCE OF 199.58 FT; TH N89°54'15"E 383.01 FT; TH N0°39'05"W 98.06 FT; TH N89°42'26"E 307.43 FT; TH N0°13'11"W 198.12 FT TO THE S R/W LINE OF A COUNTY ROAD; TH S81°07'25"E ALONG SAID COUNTY ROAD 202.95 FT TO THE PC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT CURVE DATA: DELTA: 29°27'48" RADIUS: 850.50 FT TANGENT: 223.63 FT'; TH ALONG SAID CURVE 437.35 FT TO THE EAST LINE OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SAID SEC 31; TH DEPARTING FROM SAID CURVE RUNNING S0°11'09"E 493.52 FT ALONG THE E LINE OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SAID SEC 31 TO THE POB CONT 14.65 AC M/L BEG AT A POINT WHICH IS N 835.30 FT FROM THE SE COR OF LOT 2 SEC 31 T 35S R7W SLB&M SAID POINT OF BEG BEING ON THE S'LY SIDE OF CLEAR CREEK CANYON ROAD; TH S80°07'27"E ALONG SAID ROAD 701.39 FT; TH S 216.24 FT; TH W 308.00 FT; TH S 98.46 FT; TH W 383.00 FT; TH N 435.30 FT TO THE POB CONT 5.25 AC M/L Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 29 and NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Public Works, Brian Bremner. Bremner reported on the advertised county sale of its trucks running through Nov. 6. Bids are being submitted. He suggested ordering new trucks right away to avoid manufacturing delays.

According to his calculations, the county paid $170/month to operate each of their trucks this year. While checking with potential dealers, he was told “you are the only people in

the world driving these trucks for less than $500/mo.” He said the county will again try to find a dealer in the area to work with.

The Mossy Cave parking lot completion is largely weather-dependent at this point. Whether paving can be completed now or not, the lot “should be operational at start of spring,” said Bremner.

The two commissioners approved County Exten-

sions Service’s request to tape pickleball court lines in the Fair building for use this winter 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.

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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 ESCALANTE DENTAL Escalante Dental is looking for a motivated Dental Assistant to join their team.

This position will be parttime, working two 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: cness@waynechc.org Or you can drop it off in person at Escalante Dental.

65 N. Center Street Escalante, UT 84726

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 Boys Head Basketball Coach at Escalante High School Girls Head Basketball Coach at Escalante High School 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.

SENIOR CENTER MENUS BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Nov 10th

Mexican Casserole, Spanish Rice, Corn/ Salad Bar, Pineapple, Key Lime Pie

WED Nov 11th

Fried Chicken, Potatoes & Gravy, California Blend Veg., Salad Bar/ Mixed Fruit, Thumbprint Cookie

THURS Nov 12th

Beef Stroganoff, Noodles/ Carrots, Salad Bar / Pears, Lemon Bars

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.

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

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

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Ranch Dog: I love to cook. I love food. I love to eat. Food can be a bridge—it can be a lot of things, it can bring people together. It can help make connections.—Susanne Stadler

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tion?

“Really it was Ted,” said Stadler. “We were driving by the house a couple years ago, and he saw the ‘for sale’ sign and he said we should buy it.

I didn’t even answer.”

Nevertheless, Susanne has an enthusiasm for food and cooking, which makes the project seem natural.

“I love to cook. I love food. I love to eat. Food can be a bridge—it can be a lot of things, it can bring people together. It can help make connections.”

And she also has had a history in the food business.

She says that years ago was part owner of a coffee shop in Santa Margarita, California, and that shop made it into Sunset Magazine.

“My secret goal is to be in Sunset Magazine again,” she said.

Once she and Ted bought the property, Stadler says

she had two criteria for doing something with the space.

“One was I didn’t want to step on anyone else’s toes—do anything that anyone in town is already doing. And two, I hopefully wanted to offer something the locals can embrace, too.”

So the idea was “hot dogs.”

But of course, to be unique, there had to be a twist.

Stadler decided on a wild game theme, and started looking around, and discovered some purveyors in Texas and Colorado that offered specialty products. The Ranch Dog menu includes a smoked buffalo and pork jalapeno cheddar sausage, elk and pork sausage, boar and pork sausage, but also all-beef hotdogs, which you can have as a regular dog, a Chicago dog, a footlong or a Blue dog (with blue cheese dressing).

Yes, vegetarians are welcome too, with Anasazi bean chili, a veggie sandwich with layered eggplant, zucchini and

other veggies, or a portobello sandwich with smoked gouda, and good veggie sides including a fresh green salad.

As for other ingredients, “If my grandmother wouldn’t recognize it, I won’t offer it,” said Stadler. She makes her own cole slaw, blue cabbage, salad dressing, and desserts.

For desserts, last week, there was chocolate bread pudding, homemade apple pie with local apples, and (an amazing) fruit bread. Stadler says the fruit bread recipe comes from a cloister of nuns from her home region in Switzerland.

“That recipe is hundreds of years old,” said Stadler.

The house—now restaurant—completely renovated, is cute as a button, though for the time being dining is eat-out only, with carry-out ordering available through a west-end window. An outdoor seating space is welcoming, with picnic tables that have a tucked-in feel nested below Hwy 12.

So if Ted got Susanne into all of this, where is he now?

“Oh he’s out of town, about three hours away— looking at a horse to buy.”

But she says he’s a good prep cook, and helps out in the kitchen when needed.

Ranch Dog Kitchen opened on October 16 to zero fanfare. “I didn’t tell anybody, I just opened. But I ran out of hot dogs in two days,” said Stadler.

Ranch Dog Kitchen is open four days a week, Thursday through Sunday. “For winter, I am hoping to stick with this same schedule,” said Stadler. “Plus, I love winter food—I make a great elk stew.”

Ranch Dog Kitchen is located at 280 E. Main Street, Escalante. Hours are Thur/ Fri/Sat 12-7pm and Sunday 12-5pm. Tel. 435-826-4793.

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