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Thursday, November 28, 2019

Emergency Planning— Episode 26: Review Time

Issue # 1335

Panguitch Scarecrow Contest Winners

by Bonnie Mangold

WAYNE COUNTY Our November Wayne County LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) meeting was devoted to a presentation by Jeff Gallacher, our region’s liaison officer from the Utah Division of Emergency Management.

Mr. Gallacher provided a review of the materials available to Utahns via the Be Ready Utah website that helps citizens be prepared for any type of disaster. Much of that material has been covered in past episodes appearing in The Insider. However, review and repetition are always helpful.

One factor preventing people from being adequately

prepared is complacency—the attitude that it can’t happen here or that it can’t happen to me. Previous emergency preparedness episodes have included information about grab and go bags, three day shelterin-place supplies, and longer term supplies for events like lengthy power outages, earthquakes, or pandemics (when you could be confined to your home/property for up to eight weeks with no assistance or contact with anyone else). How many readers have thought, yes, these are good ideas, but they haven’t yet followed through on actually col-

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SUU Christmas Concert to Highlight 2019 Community Talent Showcase

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Join the Cedar City Community Band for a night of Christmas fun on Monday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Hunter Conference Center at SUU in Cedar City.

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Sixteen Panguitch residences and businesses participated in Panguitch's Scarecrow Contest this year. Entries were posted on Facebook, and the public was invited to vote for their favorites. John and Wendy Chapin won the best residential display.

PANGUITCH - Panguitch's Scarecrow Contest took place this past October, and sixteen Panguitch residences and businesses took part.

Participants were given around two weeks to put together their displays. Each display was then posted on Facebook, and users were in-

Senior Singles are Invited to a Country Christmas Social

CEDAR CITY - SUU Community Education is inviting the community to a free night of Christmas music, song and dance, art, magic, and family fun at the 2019 Community Education Fall Showcase.

On December 2, the Cedar City Community Band will make its first performance playing holiday-themed music that is sure to warm the heart and excite the little ones.

Taught by Southern Utah University Director of Bands Dr. Adam Lambert, the band is comprised of community members who wanted to learn a new instrument, or dust off an old one for the first time in years.

The band members, coming from several southern Utah communities from Parowan to St. George, enrolled in the class three months ago are eager to perform their sharpened

skills, Lambert said.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed leading this fabulous group,” he said. “We have a mix of abilities — but the group as a whole is very strong. I especially enjoyed getting to know the community members outside of our campus community. We have some amazing people who work very hard and are committed to making this experience happen at the highest level possible.”

The class is offered through SUU Community Education and will offer Christmas-time selections from both the string and brass sections of the band, said Assistant Director Susie Knudsen, as well as a talent showcase featuring works of art, soap making and many other amazing talents.

SALINA - Senior singles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the south central area of Utah are invited to a Country Christmas Social on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at 1:00 p.m.

This social includes all stakes found in Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne counties, and the Fillmore Stake. We invite all singles’ age 31 and older to participate. If you have questions or need transportation, please contact your local leaders.

This Country Christmas Social is hosted by the Salina, Loa, and Moroni Stakes, who will be serving a scrumptious Christmas lunch at the Salina Stake Center located at 100 West 300 North in Salina.

Come dressed in your best western “get up,” hats and all. Be prepared for some

Christmas Concert

Country Christmas

SALT LAKE CITY USDA Rural Development Utah State Director Randy Parker announced a $17.3 million investment to improve three water and wastewater systems in rural Utah.

“Having clean water, and reliable access to it, is

an essential foundation to rural prosperity,” Parker said.

“USDA makes partnership a priority to offer resources to our state’s rural water providers so our rural cities and towns can grow and remain vibrant.”

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Three Utah Communities Receive USDA Funds for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements

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

THURS. NOVEMBER 28 - WED. DECEMBER 4

Today, there is a 70% chance of a Thanksgiving Day snow. This continues into Fri, but precip chances drop to 10 to 20% for next week. High temps stay in the 20s and 30s; lows in the teens and single digits, with a low of -1° predicted for Sat. the 30th.

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tion in Cache County is receiving a $1,569,000 grant and $2,402,000 loan to update its wastewater system. This project will increase capacity to support population growth and is designed to accommodate seasonal fluctuations.

Kanab City in Kane County is receivUSDA Funds Cont'd on page 3

vited to vote for their favorites. Winners were announced on October 28.

One residential winner was chosen, and three businesses were chosen based on number of votes. All who participated were given candy, and winners were gifted with festive, Halloween decorations.

"There were some really amazing ones. All of the entries were good," said Melanie Heaton, Panguitch City Marketing Director.

All entries can still be found at facebook.com/VisitPanguitch.

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WAYNE COUNTY Following the prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, the meeting was called to order

by Commissioner Wood.

Commissioner Harward was absent, but Commissioner Blackburn appeared, broken leg and all! The agenda and minutes were approved.

The first appointment was an update on the planned Wayne Wonderland Airport runway improvements by John Spendlove of Jones and DeMille Engineering of Springville, UT. He explained that the plans for the runway improvement were 90% finished, awaiting FAA approval. The bulk of the estimated cost of 2.3 million dollars will be covered by CIB (Community Impact Board) funding.

They will advertise the project in January and put it out to bid in February. Construction will begin in early May and is estimated to be complete in about 90 days. This project will be combined with the Wayne Commission

Annual Elk Festival to be Held December 7

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The Hardware Ranch Wildlife Management Area will begin sleigh rides through an elk herd starting December 6. Their annual Elk Festival activities will take place on December 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

HYRUM - Another chance to ride a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon through the middle of hundreds of wild elk is almost here.

To celebrate the start of another elk-viewing season, staff at the Hardware Ranch Wildlife Management Area will hold the annual Elk Festival on December 7. Activities will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Except for a fee to ride through the elk herd ($5 for those 9 years of age or older, or $3 for those 4 to 8 years old), all of the festival activities are free. Visitors can reach Hardware Ranch by traveling 16 miles east of Hyrum on state Route 101.

While the festival will

Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie.

—Jim Davis Happy Thanksgiving!

only be one day, visitors will have the opportunity to view elk at the ranch for several months. However, just like last season, the length of time that staff feed the elk will be shorter than years past. Brucellosis, a bacterial disease that affects cattle, bison and elk, has not been detected in Utah, but Utah Division of Wildlife Resources biologists are concerned that elk migrating back and forth — from Utah to areas where brucellosis is found — could bring the disease into the state.

Late winter and spring is the time when elk usually transmit the disease to each other. As a precaution, feeding and elk viewing will end

on February 9. Ending feeding early should disperse the elk and cause them to leave the ranch early, which should reduce the chance that an elk with brucellosis passes the disease to other elk.

Elk Festival activities In addition to riding a sleigh or wagon through the middle of the elk herd, several free activities will be offered during the Elk Festival on December 7. For example, children can learn how to make Christmas ornaments using sagebrush, bitterbrush and other plants found at the WMA.

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Cougar Sightings on the Rise

by Terry Messmer, Utah State University Extension wildlife specialist UTAH - In recent weeks, about a year and a half old, at a rare sight for humans. Cou- mammals and birds. They reports of cougar sightings which time they disperse to gars can be found from the usually hunt alone and at have increased across Utah, find their own territories.

High Uinta wilderness to the night, ambushing their prey including in urban areas. The The cougar has been a dry southern deserts. In Utah, from behind. Typically, coucougar, Puma concolor, is protected wildlife species in cougars prefer more wooded gars kill their prey with a bite known as the mountain lion, Utah since 1967. The Utah Di- areas such as pinyon-juniper to the lower neck. puma, screamer or panther. vision of Wildlife Resources and pine-oak brush areas.

After making a kill, a They are readily recognized manages an annual statewide Within these habitat types, cougar often will take the by their tawny color, white limited-entry hunting season they prefer areas where there carcass to the base of a tree muzzle and long tail. on cougars in Utah to regulate are rocky cliffs, ledges and tall and cover it with soil, leaves Adults typically weigh populations and reduce the trees or brush that can be used or snow, saving it to feed on 90-200 pounds. Males and fe- potential for human-wildlife for cover. later. males pair briefly for breed- conflicts.

The main prey of cougars Living in cougar couning, but the female raises the Although cougars are is deer, so they will be found kittens alone. Kittens stay found across Utah, they are wherever deer are. They will Cougars Cont'd on page 10 with the female until they are solitary animals, making them also eat elk, antelope, small

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“We will have several art classes displaying the works they produced in a classroomtype setting taught by community experts to others who want to learn a new talent,” she said. “The students from the magic class are super excited to share what they have Wayne Commission Cont'd from page 1

crack-filling and sealing of the apron area as well, which will save some money. These plans were approved by the Commissioners.

A minor subdivision was approved for the Harward and Rees Company near Highway 72, east of Loa. This minor subdivision had already been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Leavitt Land and Investment requested a minor subdivision of a Loa property.

This was a variance to approve a half acre building lot to avoid creating an awkward lot line. It was approved.

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"Did you know pinecones make great bird feeders? They do, and we'll show you how to make one," Brad Hunt, the DWR employee who manages Hardware Ranch, said.

You can also learn how to call elk and then demonstrate your newly learned skills at an amateur elk-calling contest held during the last hour of the festival.

Visitors should bring some binoculars to view the elk and should dress for all types of weather.

"We'll host the event even if it snows," Hunt said.

On your way to the ranch, you can enjoy the scenic drive up Blacksmith Fork Canyon. Food is not available at the ranch, but you’re welcome to bring a picnic lunch and eat in the lunch area in the auxiliary building at the WMA. Sleigh rides start Dec. 6 If you're itching to take a

up their sleeve.”

The 2019 Community Education Fall Showcase is free for everyone to attend on Monday, December 2 in the Great Hall of the Hunter Conference Center on the campus of Southern Utah University, 351 W. University Blvd. in Cedar City starting at 6:30 p.m.

SUU Community Education offers classes, workshops

and events for the purpose of generating fun, cultural, educational opportunities for those who love to learn. While increasing participant knowledge, programs are designed to provide non-credit experiences for community members wishing to develop new hobbies, skills and areas of personal interest.

For more information on

how to register for SUU Community Education classes, visit suu.edu/wise, email bewise@ suu.edu or call (435) 8658259. If you need help registering for a class, or would like to pick up a class schedule, stop by the SUU Alumni House at 351 W. University Blvd. in Cedar City.

—Southern Utah University

Brown Brothers Construction requested a zoning change on their property near Loa, for some additional gravel mining area The change was from Agricultural / Residential to Materials for Industrial Source. This was approved.

Wayne and Nancy Border requested a minor subdivision to change in Grover so that they and Troy and Amy Lyman could each build on the property. It was approved.

Michael Stevenson, Wayne County Emergency Services Director, introduced the Commissioners to a new EMS protocol, which features an advisory committee comprised of six members of the county EMS staff. The mem-

bers of the committee will change annually. This committee will provide a forum for team members to address questions, proposed changes in protocol, concerns, etc. and will increase a sense of empowerment and representation for members of the county volunteer EMS team. Commissioners heartily endorsed the plan.

Commissioners appointed De Ann Schaugaard to head the Census Committee.

Speaking of the 2020 Census, there are two corrections to the information contained in the last Wayne County Commission report. The hourly wage for census workers in Wayne and Garfield Counties is $16,

not the $13.50 reported, and the per-mile compensation has not yet been decided. There are still many part-time job openings for the 2020 Census in Wayne and Garfield counties. One can apply online at 2020census.gov/en/jobs .

Commissioners approved the Predator Control contract with the Utah Department of Agriculture, as well as a contract with singer Ned Le Doux for the 2020 County Fair.

Over and out from Wayne County.

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

ride sooner than December 7, visit the ranch on December 6 — that's the first day that the visitor center will be open and rides through the elk herd will be offered.

The visitor center will be open and sleigh or wagon rides will run — on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only — until February 9. On Fridays, rides through the herd will be offered from noon to 4:30 p.m. On Saturdays and Sundays, rides will be offered from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

If you'd like to spend less time in line for a sleigh ride, visit the ranch on a Sunday.

"Fewer people visit the ranch on Sundays, so you can get on a sleigh faster,” Hunt said.

If you want to go on a sleigh ride or a wagon ride, you must buy your ticket at the visitor center by 4:30 p.m.

For more information, visit the DWR website. You can also call the ranch at 435753-6206.

Brucellosis concerns Brucellosis in cattle, elk

and bison is caused by the bacterium Brucella abortus.

The disease causes abortions and low fertility rates in animals that contract it. Animals contract the disease when they come in contact with an aborted, infected fetus or contaminated birth fluids.

The farther north that elk travel, the greater the chance they'll contract brucellosis and bring it back to Utah. Brucellosis is affecting elk and bison in the Greater Yellowstone Area of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. And elk tagged by biologists at Hardware Ranch have been harvested by hunters as far away as Montpelier, Idaho, and Cokeville, Wyoming.

Congregating a large number of animals in one area during the high-risk period increases the risk that elk will contract the disease.

"The prevalence of brucellosis in elk wintering on feeding grounds in Wyoming is much higher than it is among elk wintering outside the feeding grounds," Jim

Christensen, DWR regional assistant wildlife manager, said.

In elk, the risk for abortions is highest from February through June.

"Ending the viewing and feeding season in early February should cause the elk to disperse at exactly the time when cow elk that might have the disease start aborting their fetuses," Christensen said.

"Getting the elk away from each other should greatly reduce the chance for elk to contract the disease."

In addition to affecting Utah's elk herds, brucellosis in elk would increase the risk that livestock in Utah contract the disease. Brucellosis in Utah's livestock would have significant economic consequences for livestock producers due to calf losses and restrictions on where the producers could move and sell their cattle.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Addition to the GCTA Compensation Comparison from November 21 Issue

by Garfield County Taxpayers Association *Addition

Garfield

Total County Expenses

$17,620,359.00

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Emergency Planning: Have your family plan ready, and practice for if and when an emergency or disaster may occur.

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Panguitch Scarecrow Contest Winner, Panguitch Drug.

Panguitch Scarecrow Contest Winner, South Central Communications.

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lecting the appropriate items?

Gallacher pointed out that we are either part of the problem or part of the solution. The idea is that if ablebodied people are adequately prepared, vital and scarce resources in the way of personnel, supplies, and time will be available to help elderly neighbors, those badly hurt, or others unable to help themselves. This is a good time to reiterate that CERT training, should it become available again here in Wayne County, does provide knowledge and skills essential to being effective in disastrous situations.

What best helps communities survive in difficult times is a sense of shared responsibility for our communities as well as for ourselves and our families.

Having written these preparedness articles, I felt that I should prepare my own plan and necessary supplies. It is doable, and it doesn’t have to break the bank. Nevertheless, by the time I had everything I wanted for the grab and go bag, it was too heavy for me to carry. The obvious solution was a small suitcase on wheels that I could wheel either outside to my car, or on a lengthy walk if needed. As for my dog, he has his own backpack with food, water, collapsible bowl and extra collar, tags and leash. Small children need their supplies as well, but adults will have to factor in how to transport the extra supplies. Again, a suitcase on wheels might be helpful for those who can’t carry much weight.

You can find more information on adequate preparation at the Be Ready Utah website, https://www.utah.

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ing a $5,000,000 loan and $2,183,000 grant to make culinary water system improvements. Two failing storage tanks will be replaced with larger models for future population growth. This project also includes replacing water lines, installing new fire hydrants, and updating monitoring equipment.

Milford City in Garfield County is receiving a $4,217,000 loan and

Panguitch Scarecrow Contest Winner, Yardley Insurance.

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gov/beready/index.html, to explore and find what you need to know.

One thing I have not fully explored in previous episodes is the importance of having a family plan for situations in which you are not all together when a disaster or emergency occurs. It is important to have a way for separated family members to contact one another. Cell phones may quickly become useless, either from overloading the “circuits,” by an electro-magnetic pulse taking out signals, or even actual physical destruction of cell towers. In any case, have another plan. Land lines are apt to be more reliable, and outof-state calls may be more likely to go through than the call to your neighbor. It is suggested that you have an out-of-state phone contact (all family members having memorized the phone number); that phone number and person then become the means for keeping in touch with other family members.

Your plan should also include how to escape from any room in your house should fire or something else block the normal exit from a room.

For second floors, folding ladders are available that you can hang over a window sill and climb down to safety should the stairs be unsafe. A harness system for family pets can lower them to safety if needed.

Practicing these things is important, too. I haven’t actually practiced lowering my dog out the window, but at least we’ve practiced getting the harness and ropes on him—quickly.

(He’s not overly fond of the process but tolerates it, presumably to humor his crazy person.)

Another current emphasis for state and local emer-

gency divisions is on mitigation strategies to reduce the potential for disaster from local and regional hazards. This involves addressing potential issues ahead of any disaster to reduce the possibility of damages requiring emergency response. This includes the process of identifying potential hazards and then doing something to correct or at least improve the situation.

Communities first undertake local analysis to spot issues, then comes the planning, and perhaps regulations to avoid problems where possible— such as not building on slopes subject to landslides. The next step is to actually correct structural and infrastructure weaknesses. This often involves state or federal financial assistance. Fortunately, federal assistance through FEMA is often possible at this stage of mitigation. A 2017 study indicates that every dollar spent on mitigation saves six dollars in recovery costs from disasters. Over the long term, mitigation saves both lives and money.

Putting in place natural systems protection, such as regulations protecting watersheds or creating wildfire buffer zones, is an important mitigation step. Also important are the education and awareness campaigns needed to encourage citizen participation.

Currently Wayne County is engaged in identifying potential hazards and planning mitigation strategies. Two strategies per potential hazard are recommended. The next episode will review a bit more about the local and regional hazards we could be subject to in our part of the state.

$2,002,000 grant. This project will modernize and repair the community’s water system by adding a new well and water tank and making extensive upgrades to pipes and metering.

Funding is provided through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program. Rural communities, water districts, and other eligible entities can use the funds for drinking water, stormwater drainage, and waste disposal systems in rural communities with 10,000 or fewer residents.

USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas.

This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and highspeed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov/ut.

—Utah Department of Agriculture

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Two Southern Utah University Online Degree Programs Nationally Ranked in Top Ten

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Online students account for 11% of Southern Utah University's enrollment. Study.com has ranked Southern Utah University's online degree program as being seventh best in the nation. According to Study.com, “SUU Online ensures students have a top-notch academic experience with help from personal advisors who can be reached by phone.”

CEDAR CITY - Proving its growing national prominence as a provider of quality, affordable online higher education, Southern Utah University has been ranked in the top ten for its degree programs in education and sports science.

SUU’s Master of Science of Sports Conditioning and Performance has been ranked the sixth best online program in the country by College Rank, while the university’s online education degree program has been named the seventh best in the nation

by Study.com.

“Southern Utah University was founded as a teacher's college, and the Study. com ranking reflects the longstanding commitment, connection, and passion of our education faculty,” said Dr. Shawn Christiansen, SUU’s Dean for the College of Education and Human Development. “Our students engage directly with faculty and their student peers. Faculty and staff in the Teacher Education program pride themselves in focusing on each individual student and making sure that students are known. Faculty are accessible to students and use a variety of technologies to make sure they are available to meet student needs.

SUU's caring student focus sets us apart.”

Study.com, an online education portal, ranked the top 50 universities offering education degree and certificate programs. In its ranking, Study.com said, “SUU Online ensures students have a topnotch academic experience with help from personal advisors who can be reached by phone.”

Southern Utah University offers bachelor’s and master’s education degrees that can be fully completed online, as well as a certificate in online teaching.

“We are honored to be acknowledged as one of the nation's best master's programs by College Rank,” said Dr. Mark DeBeliso, director of the Master of Sports Conditioning and Performance program. “The MSSCP Program has now received top national ratings by five other organizations. Further, the MSSCP program has earned the National Strength and Conditioning Association's distinction of being a member of the Educational Recognition Program.”

The Master of Science Sports Conditioning and Performance degree offered online at SUU is an innovative approach to meet the needs of coaches, physical educators, personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, physical therapists, athletic trainers,

and other fitness professionals.

“My wife and I both got our bachelor’s degrees from SUU and absolutely loved our time there,” said Clint Felion, MSSCP graduate. “I went on to complete my MSSCP through SUU knowing I would receive a high-quality education from the same, top notch professors I had during my undergraduate studies.”

College Rank’s 20 Best Master’s in Sports Medicine scores universities with the best sports medicine programs based on three aspects: potential salary after graduation, individual program accreditation, and overall affordability.

College Rank is a nationally recognized organization providing prospective students with the information to make informed decisions regarding which college to attend. They offer ranking lists that provide information regarding which colleges stand out as excellent and for what reason.

Online students account for 11% of Southern Utah University’s enrollment of more than 11,000 students.

SUU offers seven bachelor’s and fourteen master’s degrees that can be earned completely online.

—Southern Utah University

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Wills, Trusts, and More

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Can Someone Fight a Will or Trust?

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by Jeffery J. McKenna As an estate planning attorney with over twenty years of experience, I have been on both sides of an estate fight.

Sometimes, I’ve represented clients upset about the terms of the will or trust. Other times, I have been involved in defending the terms.

I can state without hesitation, when planning you want to use an estate planning attorney that is experienced and sensitive to what methods of planning can avoid fighting. Having said this, there are times when genuine questions exist and further inquiry should be made regarding the validity of the terms of the estate plan.

The following are some reasons that a will or trust can be contested.

• The will or trust was not properly executed - A will or trust can be contested on the grounds that it was not properly drafted, signed, or witnessed in accordance with statutory legal requirements. Generally, a will has more formalities to follow than a trust.

• The testator or trustor was not mentally competent - Competency to make a will means that the testator understood the nature and extent of his assets and knew the parties to whom the assets would be distributed. A will may be declared void if it can be proved that the testator was senile, delusional or of unsound mind when the will was created. The standards for executing a trust are generally the same. In-

competence may be proven by medical records, irrational conduct of the testator and the testimony of those who observed him/her at the time the will or trust was executed.

• The will or trust was the product of fraud or undue influence - Undue influence occurs when the testator or trustor is compelled or coerced to execute the will or trust as a result of improper pressure exerted upon him/her. Fraud occurs when a false statement is knowingly made causing the testator or trustor to sign a will or trust in a different manner than he/she would have if the statement had not been made.

• A second, more recent, will or trust is discovered - If proven valid, the newer will or trust would replace the older document.

• Miscellaneous reasons - There are other circumstances under which a will or trust can be contested.

These include suspicions of forgery, the existence of pre-existing contracts relating to asset distribution that may nullify the distribution in the will or trust, suspicious circumstances that could cause the distribution set forth in the will or trust to be looked upon as lacking credibility, or the failure by a personal representative or trustee to properly carry out the instructions provided in the will or trust agreement.

It is important to note that there are time constraints and

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Now with a Panguitch Office at 46 North Main Street to serve clients in and around Garfield County. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 20 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 6281711 or jmckenna@barneymckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW.BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM. He would enjoy hearing from you. procedural deadlines, after which you may not be able to contest a will or trust.

Although good planning is the best remedy to avoid a fight, sometimes this has not occurred and legal assistance is needed to pursue a claim for problematic estate planning.

Hopefully, this article can provide guidance and help for those contemplating their own estate plan or the planning of another.

My sister felt she was well prepared for her in-depth interview with the Police Academy Board who would determine her suitability as a candidate.

The first situation they presented to her was: "On routine patrol you see a car traveling at excessive speed, with undue care and attention.

You pull it over and discover that the driver is your brother.

What do you do?"

Without hesitation she replied, "Tell Mom!"

Bill of Health

Our doctor’s office called to let my husband know that the results from his blood tests came back and he was just fine. That didn’t suit my husband.

“What’s my cholesterol level?” he asked.

“Mr. Crocker, you are just fine,” insisted the nurse.

“Still, I’d like you to mail me the results.”

A few days later, he received a postcard from the doctor’s office. It read, “Mr. Crocker, you are just fine!”

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When I called my friend Sandy the other day, I could hear her three kids (all under the age of six) wreaking havoc in the background.

She excused herself, covered the phone with her hand for a couple of minutes, and then came back on the line. It was absolutely silent. I told her I was impressed! "How did you get them to be quiet?" I asked.

"I didn't," she said in a hushed tone. "I'm hiding in the closet."

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Lock & Key

My father was a guard at San Quentin, and we lived on the prison grounds. Occasionally, inmates came by and helped with yard work. One day, Mom lost the keys to the shed. A man who was mowing the lawn offered to help.

Picking up a hammer, he gave the lock two sharp taps, and it magically opened. "Wow," said Mom. "How did you do that so quickly?" Handing back the hammer, the prisoner said, "Ma'am, I'm not in this place for nothing."

I had just moved to an address between Sunset Avenue and Sunrise Boulevard in a pleasant neighborhood, and was explaining to a clerk where my home was located for billing purposes.

"I live between Sunrise and Sunset," I told her.

"Oh, honey," she knowingly replied, "We all do."

PUNishment

I got my job at the dentist's office by word of mouth.

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Today's Thought

Automobiles may have welded bodies, but there are still plenty of nuts in them.

Buttons and Bones Fence Lines

by Ray Conrad

"Buttons and Bones" From Fence Lines,

by Ray Conrad.

Published by Avalanche Creek Productions, 2009.

One day in the springtime I figgered I'd go For a day in the country with my pony, Joe. No cattle to wrangle, no woolies to run, Just me and my horse and the warm desert sun.

So I loaded up early and away I did go, To the big sandy desert where Pleasant Creek flows.

With a saddle-bag lunch, and a soda or so, And a handful of alfalfa treats for old Joe. We rode a few hours, explorin' that creek.

It was so doggone nice, I'd have stayed for a week.

Then I heard something buzzin' way down in my ear.

The dang little nasty no-see-ums was here!!!

The weather was right for those buggers to hatch, And I'm way allergic. I'm not a fair match For Tyrannosaurus Rex's kid sisters, Whose bite will distress you and cause you big blisters.

I'd brought some bug lotion, but cuss my dumb luck, My little spray bottle was back in the truck, So I wheeled my horse and yelled, "Pardner, let's run, 'Cuz there's no place out here I can call 9-1-1."

A thousand no-see-ums chomped on me, at least, And the rest was invited to come to the feast.

Old Joe, he was beatin' feet back to my Ford, While I'm the main course at a bug smorgasbord.

We escaped, but just barely. I got myself home.

And to no-see-um country I'll never more roam, 'Cuz they'd whittle me down, 'midst the hot desert stones, Into boot heels, belt buckles, buttons and bones.

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B irthdays

Bobby Gene Griffin Celebrates 90 Years Bobby Gene Griffin

ESCALANTE - The family of Gene and Thais Roe Griffin are happy to celebrate the 90th birthday of Bobby Gene Griffin, who was born November 26, 1929 in Escalante, Utah to Alburn and Neoma Schow Griffin. Gene was fourth in line to his two older brothers, Delane and Ceci,l and sister, Vaunie Richins.

His younger siblings are Floy Mitchell and Lynn Griffin.

Gene spent most of his youth in Escalante where he excelled in several sports; basketball and track being favorites. He also enjoyed working as a sheep herder during his youth. As an adult, he continued to play tennis well into his seventies. He feels exercise and abstinence from alcohol and tobacco have helped give him the good health he has enjoyed his entire life.

He learned to play pool when he was a teen and has won many awards through the years for his championship pool playing, including the gold medal for the Phoenix, Arizona Senior Games. He has received medals in several tennis championships in the Phoenix area, as well as the Huntsman Senior Games in St. George. Gene has been an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has served in many positions including Sunday School Superintendent, Elders Quorum President, President of the Seventies, Ward Executive Secretary to Bishop Ivan Willis, and Ward Clerk for ten years.

In January of 1951, Gene was called to serve his country in the Korean War. He returned home in January of 1953 and married Thais Roe Griffin on March 31, 1953 in the St. George Temple.

They are the proud parents of five children, Mark, Gary, Brent, Melanie, and Stephanie. They have 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Gene has made his living as a barber, owner of Griffin Mercantile and being a cattleman alongside his brothers.

His children and their spouses, his grandchildren, and great grandchildren would like to wish him a very Happy Birthday and want him to know how much they love and appreciate him for all he has done and taught them through the years.

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November 28, 2019

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com We just got home from Nevada and California. I am tired, so this won’t be too wordy a column. What’s with all of the white stuff anyway?

When we left, the weather man predicted the dry spell was going to continue for some time. Maybe, we should stay away more often. We can sure use the moisture.

We stopped in Primm to watch our great grandchildren race their side by sides in the championships. Our little eight year old motors along in her machine, and she always finishes and manages to beat a few of the racers. Our twelve year old is the national champion in the 750 category and received a very big trophy for finishing first in the race.

He will receive his national trophy on December 10 at an awards ceremony in Primm.

The 16 year old finished first at Nationals last year and had to turn pro and is currently in 8th place, nationally. All three of them really fly in their cars. The older one rolled his car in a curve. People ran out

and put him upright, and off he went. I don’t know where they get their nerve from?

Definitely not from me. Their father was not there. He was down in Mexico racing in the Baja 1000. Unfortunately, they didn’t have the parts to finish the race when his car broke down. When you race 1000 miles down the Baja, you have to come back. Ray is back home this Sunday night.

We did our usual thing when we go down to California. We visit friends, go to Disneyland and ride the train up to Santa Barbara. We went to Disneyland on Tuesday and you would have thought, that we would have been the only ones there. Wrong. I don’t know how many were there, but it ran into the tens of thousands. I thought that when Disney raised the cost from $25 to $35 that no one would go. I don’t know where they get the money from, but the tickets are now $129. If you want a hopper pass, it is another $50. That makes a whopping $179. Fortunately, an old

PANGUITCH - Betty Louise (Veater) Frandsen passed away on November 23, 2019.

Services will be held on December 2, 2019 at the Panguitch 2nd Ward Chapel, 400 E. 150 N., in Panguitch.

Viewing will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Services will be at 1:00 p.m.

Under the direction of Mosdell Mortuary of Kanab, Utah.

restful week, and we needed a break.

A week from this Saturday, Santa will be here at the Social Hall. He will be carting a treat for the kids. Bring the kiddies and your cameras for a little hot chocolate.

I hope you enjoyed the Thanksgiving dinner as much as we did. It is always nice to greet old and new friends.

Sorry, I don’t have any stats for the boy’s basketball game last week. We will catch up next week.

Mack O

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cowboy poetry and a fiddle tune or two as we celebrate the birth of our Savior this Christmas season. Prizes for the best decorated hat will be awarded, and you may bring a white elephant gift for exchange if you desire. This is optional.

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Reported Black Bear Incidents in Utah Nearly Double in 2019 from Previous Year

d eath N otices

Betty Louise (Veater) Frandsen

fire fighter buddy of mine works there, and he was able to get us passes. We always go on the Soaring Around the World ride. It is the only one that I don’t get sick on. Teah and I were watching the raft ride and there is one section that has geysers and they always turned off as the rafts approached and the folks just got a little wet. Pat did not want to get wet, so she didn’t go.

This time as we approached, the geysers didn’t go off, and we got drowned. The day was quite warm, and my clothes did dry off eventually. They have a new area called Star Wars, and we only got to see it at night. It is still really impressive. They had two Christmas parades, and they were fun. It was a great day, and we had a great time.

We have been riding the Amtrak up to Santa Barbara.

It is really a beautiful ride along the ocean, but the sun goes down in the winter time at 4:30 p.m. Coming home in the dark is not much fun.

Anyway, it was a real

Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Black bears are the only bear species currently in Utah.

SALT LAKE CITY Most of Utah's black bears have begun entering dens to hibernate for the winter, ending a busy summer of wildlife biologists relocating nuisance bears throughout Utah.

The total number of black bear incidents reported to the Utah Division of Wildlife

Resources was 53 statewide, as of Nov. 7. The majority of the incidents involved bears getting into garbage or food at campgrounds or neighborhoods, but two involved a bear making physical contact with a person.

In 2018, 27 bear incidents were reported statewide,

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less than half of the reported incidents from 2019. While the number of incidents hasn't increased year over year, biologists believe there are several reasons for this year's increase.

"The most likely reason is that we have increased the numbers of black bears in the state over the last decade or so," Darren DeBloois, DWR game mammals coordinator, said. "So more bears can mean more conflict. You must also allow for some randomness, however. Although 2019 had more reported bear incidents than 2018, it had fewer than in 2017. Some of this is due to local conditions each year like drought, the length of winter hibernations (2019 had a late spring which kept bears hibernating for longer) or a lack of natural foods, which can push bears into conflict situations in search of food."

The three areas that had the most reported bear incidents across the state in 2019 were: • Between Salt Lake City and Santaquin • Grand County • The north end of Zion National Park Coincidentally, these areas also have the largest populations of people or receive high traffic from people hiking

or camping in the outdoors.

Black bears in Utah begin to enter dens for hibernation as early as the end of October, and the majority are hibernating by mid-November. While bears won't emerge from hibernation until March or April, people should start planning now for how to prevent conflicts in the coming year.

"One of the most effective ways to reduce conflicts with bears is to deny them a food source," DeBloois said.

"This can include a wide range of things like bird feeders (especially hummingbird feeders), pet food, unsecured garbage and coolers to things that aren't food, but might smell like a food source to a bear, like toothpaste and deodorant. Whether you are camping or whether you live in a mountain or canyon area, you should always make sure to keep your food and garbage secure to keep you and the bears safe from harm."

Black bears are the only bear species currently in Utah. Learn other ways to prevent conflicts with them on the Wild Aware Utah website.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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LiVe Well with Intermountain Sevier Valley Clinic

Holiday Mental Health

Melanie Dabb, Extension Assistant Professor, Wayne County

Ten Holiday Budgeting Tips Financial stress can be one of the biggest worries during the holiday season for many people. But it’s important to keep it in perspective and remember why we go to all the effort. Author Donald E. Westlake said, “As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded

by December’s bad weather, it is good to be reminded that there are people in our lives who are worth this aggravation, and people to whom we are worth the same.” Here are ten tips for budgeting gifts and events for those we care about.

1. Make your list and check it twice. Who do you need to buy gifts for? How much will you spend on them? How many neighbor/ office/teacher/coach gifts will you need? Do you plan on doing any entertaining during the holidays? Are there concerts, movies, etc., that you would like to go to? Are you planning to travel during the holidays?

2. Decide how much you can spend. Ideally, you’ve set money aside for the holidays. If not, cut back on extras such as movies, dinners out or coffee/soda until the holidays are over. Go through your monthly budget and see where you can trim back. If necessary, take on a temporary job for the holidays. Sell things you aren’t using on EBay, Facebook Marketplace, Classifieds, etc.

Or, try holding a garage sale in your warm garage to get rid of unwanted items.

3. Budget for everything holiday related. In addition to gifts, don’t forget all the other holiday-related expenses. These include such things as holiday clothing, the cost of shopping (gas, parking, food), donating to charitable causes, decorations, holiday concerts and movies, food and drinks for parties, gift exchanges with the office, greeting cards, family photos, postage for cards and pack-

ages and travel expenses.

4. Decide who is getting what. Set a firm “no more than” amount to be spent for each person. Parents might want to have children make a list of their wants in order of importance. Have children make their lists by early November so that you can notify “Santa” of their wishes.

Then, once the lists are made and mailed, let children know that no changes are allowed. If disposable income is tight, try handmade gifts such as cookies, pumpkin bread, a family photo, etc.

5. Set expectations with family, especially children.

If gifts will be minimal this year, advise people now.

Bring their expectations in line and absolve yourself of gift-giving guilt. Now is also the time to discuss reasonable and economically feasible gift-giving tactics with family and friends, such as grab bags, white elephant gifts, name exchanges or skipping gifts altogether.

6. Start shopping early next year. Many people shop year around and are always on the lookout for holiday gifts.

Clearance racks and shelves are a great place for bargains.

Buy winter clothes at the end of the season in March and April in projected sizes and hide them away until the holidays. Buy wrapping paper and holiday decor at a deep discount after Christmas. One of the surest ways to overspend is to wait until the last minute and buy all your gifts in a rush.

This makes an already stressful time even more stressful.

7. Stay on budget. Keep a list of all financial obligations. When you are tempted to overspend, remind yourself of those obligations. Shop when you are pressed for time.

Less time in a store usually means fewer purchases. Shop with a trusted friend or relative who will firmly guide you away from unplanned purchases. If a gift on your list is on sale, buy it. If it isn’t, “just

say no.”

8. Keep track of spending. Use cash. Put each household member’s holiday budget in an envelope. When the money’s gone, it’s gone. If you use credit cards for convenience, hold a weekly reckoning with yourself, your spouse and your credit card receipts to make sure no one is going overboard. If you MUST use credit cards, pay them off as quickly as possible. Your best bet is to pay it off in one lump sum. Don’t handicap yourself as you go into the new year; put yourself in the position to be financially successful.

9. Get creative. Give “sweat equity” gifts, which might include a hand-made certificate for free babysitting or cat-sitting services, snow shoveling, yard work, etc.

Share your talent. Make an afghan, do a wood-working project, make a holiday decoration or start an herb garden.

10. Add holiday cheer without breaking the bank.

Play holiday music, drive around town and see the lights, do a scavenger hunt, make pies or cookies with family or friends, decorate gingerbread houses, go caroling, adopt a senior citizen for the holidays or make holiday crafts. Try giving children “something they need, something they want, something to read and something to wear.”

Go to a religious service at a church that is not your own.

Read holiday stories and books, decorate the tree, make a paper chain countdown, watch Christmas movies in pajamas or scrapbook the year’s events.

Remember—this is the season of giving—not the season of spending, as many merchants would have us believe.

Written by: Adrie Roberts, USU Extension Assistant Professor, Cache County Adapted for Article-Melanie Dabb, Extension Assistant Professor, Wayne County.

The holidays can be a joyful time full of family, friends, food and fun. At the same time, the season can also be overwhelming, depressing, lonely, stressful, and anxiety causing. The key to enjoying the season to its fullest is to plan in advance.

According to Dr. Jesse Spencer, MD, a family practice physician at Intermountain Sevier Valley Clinic, “Common anxiety triggers during the holidays are money and family. People need to remember that they shouldn’t go into debt to buy gifts, they don’t need to go visit family if it interferes with their mental health, and it is possible to feel joy during the holidays.”

Here are some simple suggestions to help make the holidays more joyful.

Set a budget for the holidays. Money can be a big pain point during the holidays, as it is easy to overspend on gift-giving, parties, charitable donations, postage, neighbor and co-worker gifts, travel to visit family, and extra clothing, food, and gas to get it all done. Decide on a budget in advance and stick with it.

Set boundaries with people. Family and social gatherings should create last-

ing happy memories.

Be mindful of family and friends who do not enjoy an overabundance of social activities. It is OK not to attend every party or function. Don’t forget that forgiveness and appreciation go a long way in mending relationships.

Set aside time to mourn. The holidays can be a reminder of the loss of a loved one.

Try creating new traditions and memories, as well as enjoying the loved one’s favorite traditions.

Don’t be afraid to ask others for help and support during bereavement. For example, if a loved one always picked out the Christmas tree, it is all right to ask someone else to help with that. New traditions make the season bright.

Set aside time for others. During the holidays we often focus on human needs and wants. One of the basic human needs is to feel as if we are contributing in a positive way. Find a way to contribute—giving gifts, donating used items, baking cookies, reading to a child—find a positive way to contribute to the happiness of family, friends,

Dr. Jesse Spencer, MD or even strangers—and do it! Choose carefully, so as not to over-do and feel overwhelmed.

Professional mental health assistance is available if needed. The Sevier Behavioral Health Network offers mental health services for those who are uninsured or underinsured. For more information about the Behavioral Health Network, call (435) 893.0644 This LiVe Well column represents collaboration between healthcare professionals from the medical staffs of our not-for-profit Intermountain Healthcare hospitals and The Insider.

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Rural Utah to Receive Expanded Distance Learning and Telemedicine Services with USDA Investment

SALT LAKE CITY USDA Rural Development Utah State Director Randy Parker announced that USDA is investing in two projects to help rural patients and students connect to professional resources.

“The prosperity of America’s rural cities and towns is influenced by the health and education of America’s rural citizens,” Parker said. “The two awards we’re delivering...will help make sure our rural neighbors can see the best doctors and learn in the best environments, no matter where they are.”

USDA awards these grants through the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program for two organizations in Utah which will benefit more than 200,000 rural residents. This program increases access to job training, educational, and health care services in rural areas nationwide.

IHC Health Services will use a $285,252 grant to provide critical care, stroke, oncology, neonatal, crisis counseling and disease consultations to four critical access hospitals located in San Juan, Sanpete, and Se-

vier counties. This project will ensure medical services are available on a timely basis and will allow more patients to receive care in or near their home communities.

Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) will use a $153,760 grant to implement a distance learning project that will provide advanced classes to students in regional high schools. UBTech will operate from hubs in Uintah and Duchesne counties to connect to rural area schools.

This project improves student outcomes and increase student access to accelerated curricula.

USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas.

For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov/ut.

—United States Department of Agriculture

Three Tips for an Eco-Friendly Holiday Season

UTAH - On average, there has been an astonishing 60 percent decline in the size of populations of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians in just over 40 years, according to the most recent World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Living Planet Report, and the top threat to species is human activity.

Adjusting holiday traditions to be friendlier toward the planet—as well as the people and animals who rely on a healthy environment to survive—can be a meaningful way to spread goodwill during the season. Here are three ideas for doing so: Waste Not Wasted food represents about 8 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and is a main contributor to deforestation and the depletion of global water sources. Shopping for foods grown and raised sustainably can reduce the footprint of your holiday menu.

You can green your holidays further by reducing your plastic consumption. It’s projected that by 2050, the total amount of plastic waste in the oceans will weigh more than all fish, and 99 percent of seabirds will have ingested plastics. Shop with reusable tote bags and opt for gift wrap and décor made only from sustainable materials.

Give Gifts That Give Back When you make a donation this holiday season, consider giving gifts that help protect nature, such as those found on WWF’s online gift center, For animal lovers,

WWF’s wildlife-themed gifts are a good choice. Symbolic species adoptions, are educational and fun. There are more than 100 species available, ranging from favorites like sloths, elephants, tigers, pandas and polar bears, to new offerings like the ladybug, gentoo penguin and hawksbill turtle bale. All symbolic adoption donations made through the gift catalog come with an adoption certificate, as well as a color photo and description card of the adopted species.

Adoptions of $55 or more come with a soft animal plush of the adopter’s choosing.

Other gift selections include unique socks, featuring flamingoes, tigers, wolves, hedgehogs and more, t-shirts and sweatshirts, elephant slippers, animal puppets and panda bobbleheads.

For more information, call 1-800-CALL-WWF or visit worldwildlife.gifts.

Fundraise Throwing a holiday bash? Deck the halls with purpose by combining your entertaining efforts with a fundraiser dedicated to protecting the environment. For example, with WWF’s Panda Nation campaign, you can turn any special occasion into an opportunity to protect threatened species and wild places around the world, while raising awareness about important issues.

By making small changes to your favorite holiday traditions, a joyful and rewarding holiday season can go handin-hand with helping wildlife and nature thrive.

—StatePoint Media

November 28, 2019

LegaL Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOULDER TOWN The Boulder Town Planning Commission will hold two public hearings on Thursday, December 12, 2019, starting at 6 p.m. in the Boulder Community Center Meeting Room, 351 No 100 East, Boulder, UT. The hearings are for the purpose of listening to public input.

The first hearing is on an application for a Residential Short-Term Rental Conditional Use Permit submitted by Troy and Elizabeth Julian.

The second hearing is on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance describing Building and Project Permits and changes thereof.

Draft documents on the proposed items are available on the town’s website http://boulder.utah.gov/planning-commission/, in the town clerk’s office during her regular office hours, or by requesting a copy from Peg Smith, Planning Commission secretary.

The public is welcome to attend the hearings or submit comments in writing to Peg Smith, at femmith@scinternet.net.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 28, 2019 BUDGET HEARING UPPER SEVIER RIVER WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT A Public Hearing on the Upper Sevier River Water Conservancy District Budget for the calendar year 2020 will be held at 5:00 p.m., Monday December 2, 2019 at the Garfield County Courthouse, Commission Chambers, 55 S. Main St., Panguitch, Utah.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 28, 2019 CERTIFICATION OF GENERAL ELECTIONS PANGUITCH CITY The following is the certified results of the General election for Panguitch City's 2019 City Council election.

Candidate*

Total Votes

Trudi Owens Mark Boshell Mike Sarles Chad Garth Veater Harshad P. Desai

352 365 293 180 21

*Top three *873 registered voters 436 ballots received 49.94% voter turnout Tyrissa Howell City Recorder Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 28, 2019 NOTICE TO WAYNE COUNTY VOTERS I, Ryan Torgerson, Clerk of Wayne County, do hereby notify the citizens of Wayne County that candidates are to be elected to the following offices at the upcoming General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

The candidate filing period for qualified political party candidates begins on Friday, March 13, 2020 and ends at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2020.

The Declaration of Candidacy filing period for local board of education candidates begins on Friday, March 13, 2020 and ends at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2020.

The Declaration of Candidacy filing period for justices and judges of a court of record begins Wednesday July 1, 2020 and ends at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

The Declaration of Intent to gather signatures period for qualified political party candidates begins on Thursday, January 2, 2020 and ends at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2020. Candidates must submit nomination petition signatures no later than 14 days before the day on which the qualified political party holds its convention to select candidates for the elective office.

1. Federal A. U. S. President and Vice President for a four (4) year term.

B. U.S. House of Representatives. One representative for a two (2) year term in each U.S. Congressional District: (1) Second District. The Second Congressional District consists of Beaver, part of Davis, Garfield, Iron, part of Juab, Kane, Millard, Piute, part of Salt Lake, part of Sanpete, Sevier, Tooele, Washington, and Wayne Counties.

2. State A. State Executive. Each position will be elected to a four (4) year term.

(1) Attorney General (2) Governor (3) Lieutenant Governor (4) State Auditor (5) State Treasurer B. State Senate. One member for a four (4) year term from each of the State Senate Districts: (1) District Twenty Four (24) consists of Beaver, Garfield, Juab, Kane, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, Utah, and Wayne Counties.

C. State House of Representatives. One member of the Utah House of Representatives for a two (2) year term from each State legislative district.

(1) District Seventy Three (73) consists of Beaver, Garfield, Kane, Piute, San Juan, and Wayne Counties.

3. County A. County Commissioner. One County Commissioner for a term of four (4) years.

B. County Assessor for a term of four (4) years.

C. County Treasurer/Recorder for a term of four (4) years.

D. Local School Board. Wayne County School Board members for a term of four (4) years.

(1) Precinct One (1) representing Fremont and Lyman (2) Precinct Two (2) representing Torrey, Teasdale, Grover and Fruita.

(3) Precinct Three (3) representing Bicknell.

4. Judicial A. There will be a retention election for one (1) Judge in the Sixth Judicial District provided that the incumbent whose term is expiring files during the filing period. The Sixth Judicial District consists of Garfield, Kane, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne Counties.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 28, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday, December 16th, at 10:40 a.m.,2019, in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: BEAVER DAM VILLAGE UNIT “C” AMENDEDBOUNDARY DESCRIPTION BEGINNING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 35 SOUTH, RANGE 7 WEST, S.L.B.&M. AND RUNNING THENCE S89°03'39"E 289.76 FEET; THENCE N14°30'00"W 295.35 FEET; THENCE N6°53'34"W 246.00 FEET; THENCE N15°16'34"W 60.00 FEET; THENCE N74°43'26"E 192.70 FEET THENCE S2°44'29"E 119.81 FEET TO THE PC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, CURVE DATA:DELTA= 88°49'56", RADIUS= 46.47', TANGENT= 45.53', ARC= 72.05', THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE 72.05 FEET TO THE P.T., THENCE S7°45'34"E 613.83 FEET; THENCE S1°51'03"E 229.97 FEET; THENCE S74°35'50"W 500.77 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE N1°58'33"W ALONG SAID WEST LINE 501.20 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 14, 21, 28 and DECEMBER 5, 12, & 19, 2019 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GARFIELD COUNTY The Garfield County Commission will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed amendments to the Garfield County Zoning Ordinance. The Public Hearing will be held on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 10:50 a.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Garfield County Courthouse. The amendments can be viewed at www.utah.gov/pmn.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 28 and DECEMBER 12, 2019 SURPLUS SALE GARFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GARFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS ON THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE:

2012 Chevrolet Cruze eco Sedan 4D Mileage: 114,000 Starting Bid: 4,500.00 BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE GARFIELD MEMORIAL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING UNTIL 4:00 P.M. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2019. BIDS WILL BE OPENED MONDAY, DECEMBER 9TH, 2019 AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE ADMINISTRATION BOARD ROOM, 200 NORTH 400 EAST, PANGUITCH, UT. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION. Vehicle will be sold in “as is” condition, and all sales will be final. Purchase can be made with cash or certified check.

Garfield Memorial Hospital reserves the right to accept and reject any and all offers. For additional information contact the Administration Office at 435-676-1262.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 21, 28 and DECEMBER 5, 2019 PUBLIC HEARING TROPIC TOWN Notice is hereby given that Planning Commission of Tropic Town will hold a public hearing Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

Tropic Town Heritage Center, 20 North Main Tropic, Utah.

Beginning at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the Tropic Town General Plan.

All interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 21 & 28, 2019

November 28, 2019

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HELP WANTED

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 Maintenance Position for East Side of the District Preschool Para Professional for Bryce Valley Elementary Para Professionals for All Schools English Teacher for Escalante High School Para Professional for Bryce Valley High w/ Retirement Substitute/Activity Bus Driver in Escalante Substitute Custodians, Food Service, and Teachers Food Service Worker for Boulder Elementary School SALARY: Please see 2019-2020 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children. See the job description for additional requirements.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified or certified application.

Please direct questions to: AES Head Teacher Robin Gibbs (435-624-3221) BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322) BVES Principal Layne LeFevre (435-679-8619) BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-679-8835) EES/EHS Principal Peter Baksis (435-826-4205) PES Principal Robert Prince (435-676-8847) PHS Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-8805) District Office Tracy Davis (435-676-8821) Online application available: www.garfk12.org Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

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

Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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

SERVICES

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

Call 435-425-3030 or 435-691-5745

Emergency Safehouse 435-865-7443 Mobile Team 435-233-5732

MEETINGS Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group 4th Thursday of each month 5:30-7:30pm Southwest Behavioral Health Center 601 East Center St. Panguitch ADULTS ONLY Questions?

Call Melissa Veater 435-690-0911 Tropic AA Meeting Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion. rtn

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

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

Southwest Behavioral Health Center

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

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

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

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

AA Meetings

Tropic: Tropic Heritage Center Torrey: Grace Christian Church

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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 BRISTLECONE WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT DISTRICT WATER MANAGER Bristlecone Water Improvement District is accepting applications for a District Water Manager.

Requirements are: taking water samples, maintaining well, and reading meters.

For more information contact the district clerk.

Please send resume to the district clerk at bristlecone2019@gmail.com Resumes will be accepted until December 13, 2019 at 5:00p.m.

Bristlecone Water Improvement District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

Bristlecone Water Improvement District is an equal opportunity employer.

COACHES WANTED Wayne School District is accepting applications for a baseball coach and a golf coach.

These positions will require adequate knowledge and skills to properly prepare students to participate in sports activities.

Applicants must posses the ability to work and interact well with student athletes, demonstrate professional and ethical character, and posses excellent communication skills. Applicant must commit to the appropriate amount of time and effort to facilitate effective practice and scheduled events.

Questions about the position can be answered by calling Mary Bray at Wayne High School 435-425-3411 or email at mary.bray@waynesd.org.

This position will remain open until filled.

Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

Applications can be mailed to: Mary Bray, Wayne High School, PO Box 217, Bicknell, UT 84715.

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Cougars, or Mountain Lion, sightings have increased across Utah. Deer is the main prey of cougars, and they tend to follow the deer populations. Steps can be taken so as not to entice them onto your property and to avoid confrontations while recreating.

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try requires awareness and adjustments. Consider these tips.

Secure your property • Remove wildlife attractants from your property, including pet food, water sources, bird feeders and fallen fruit.

• Make your yard deerproof. If your property and landscaping are attractive to deer and other wildlife, cougars may follow the wildlife into your property while searching for prey and stay close by.

• Trim vegetation and remove woodpiles to reduce hiding places for wildlife.

• Install outside and motion sensitive lighting around your property.

• Do not leave children outside unattended, especially at dawn and dusk.

• Bring pets and livestock inside at night or secure them in a barn or kennel with a top.

• Provide secure shelter for

hobby farm animals such as poultry, rabbits and goats.

• Invite your neighbors to follow these tips too.

Prevent Conflicts While Recreating • Cougars rarely bother groups of people. Therefore, travel in groups, and keep everyone together, including children and dogs.

Keep dogs on leashes. Do not hike or jog alone.

• Make noise while hiking to alert cougars of your presence.

• Leave the area if you find a dead animal, especially deer or elk, as it could be a cougar kill. The cougar may return and defend its food.

• Keep a clean camp. Store food and garbage in an odor-free, locked container or hung between two trees where cougars (and bears) cannot get it.

If You Encounter A Cougar It is unusual to see cougars in the wild, and they rarely cause problems for humans.

Although unlikely to happen,

you should know how to react if you encounter an aggressive cougar.

• Stop. Never run from a cougar. Running will provoke an instinctive prey response and the cougar may pursue you.

• Do not approach the cougar.

• Make yourself look intimidating. Make eye contact with the cougar, which cougars consider a threat.

Make yourself look big by opening your jacket, raising your arms and waving them.

• Stand up tall. Do not crouch or squat.

• Talk firmly in a loud voice, back away slowly and leave the area.

• If you have children with you, pick them up before they panic and run. As you pick them up, keep eye contact with the cougar and try not to bend over too far or turn your back to the cougar.

• If attacked, fight back! Protect your head and neck, as the neck is the target for the cougar. If you are aggressive enough, the cougar may think it is not likely to win its fight with you quickly, and it will probably give up and leave.

If you have an encounter with aggressive wildlife, please alert the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources office near you. If the encounter or sighting occurs after hours or on the weekend, call your local police department or county sheriff’s office, who can then contact a conservation officer to handle the situation.

More information is available at https://www.wildawareutah.org/.

November 28, 2019

Intermountain Healthcare Leaders Deliver Annual Report to the Community, Says It is Well-Positioned for the Future

SALT LAKE CITY Intermountain Healthcare’s leaders say the organization is making strides to improve care and make it more affordable for patients and communities.

In an annual community report on Friday to 400 community and healthcare officials in Salt Lake City, Intermountain leaders outlined how the organization is changing its model of healthcare delivery to stay strong and stable for future generations, and also engaging in many innovations.

Bert Zimmerli, Intermountain’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, pointed out that healthcare nationally—and in Utah—is too expensive. He said nationally, one-third of consumers ration their prescription drugs, one-quarter skip needed care, and threefourths think they pay too much for care. He outlined how Intermountain is changing its model of healthcare delivery to help make it more affordable.

Rob Allen, Intermountain’s senior vice president and chief operating officer, shared examples of innovations such as Intermountain’s telehealth services that have helped with 710,000 patient visits. More than 40 different Intermountain telehealth services are available and are being used by hospitals in seven western states, typically with improved medical outcomes and at a lower cost for patients.

Highlights of the presen-

tation included: • Intermountain has a strong focus on preventive care to keep people healthy and make care more affordable.

• Intermountain is taking the approach of “moving upstream” to improve health in the community. This includes a multi-year $12 million partnership with local agencies to address social determinants of health such as adequate housing, transportation, access to healthy foods, and education.

• Intermountain is making medical care more affordable in multiple ways: • Intermountain joined with other not-for-profit healthcare systems and philanthropies to lead the creation of a new Utah-based not-for-profit generic drug company called Civica Rx to battle skyrocketing drug prices and shortages.

Fourteen medications will be available by the end of 2019.

• Intermountain Connect Care offers a telehealth virtual visit with a healthcare provider for only $49.

• In 2019, SelectHealth, Intermountain’s health insurance arm, was able to reduce monthly premiums an average of 2.7 percent for those with coverage through the health insurance exchange.

• Charity care for residents in the Intermountain region provides needed services at no cost—or low cost— to qualifying individuals and families. In 2018, in

269,000 visits, care valued at $246 million, was provided.

• Intermountain has reduced the number of prescribed opioid pills for acute conditions by more than 6.3 million since 2017.

• This year, Intermountain joined with Healthcare Partners-Nevada to add 55 clinics in southern Nevada to the organization. Intermountain now operates 24 hospitals, 215 clinics, and employs 2,500 physicians and advanced care practitioners in Utah, Idaho, and Nevada.

• Plans for an expanded focus on providing increased access to medical services for children to dramatically improve the health of kids in the region.

• Collaboration with deCode of Iceland to sequence the DNA of 500,000 individuals with hopes of finding new ways to treat and cure chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.

For more information about Intermountain Healthcare, visit intermountainhealthcare.org.

—Intermountain Healthcare