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Thursday, December 3, 2020

Garfield County Commission November 23 GARFIELD COUNTY First order of business at the November 23 Garfield County Commission meeting was a moment of silence for former Commissioners Maloy Dodds, Dell Lefevre, and Clare Ramsey, all of whom passed within the last month and a half.

In Board Reports, Commissioner David Tebbs said the Cannonville cell tower project is now in the design phase which will enable cost estimates to be made. At the next meeting, Jan. 15, there will be sufficient information to determine what types of environmental studies are needed. Tebbs said they’re looking for a zero payment lease situation with the cell tower company, with Verizon building the tower. Realistically, he said “fast” action would probably be about nine months, possibly sooner depending on the environmental studies.

Next, he said the parking lot outline has been scratched in at the Mossy Cave pullout, with gravel to be brought in throughout winter, weather depending. Finally, he’ll be attending the Utah Counties Indemnity Pool board meeting in December and will be seeking a board position at their elections.

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Issue # 1387

Geology Major has Begun Preparation of Tyrannosaurus Fossil at SUU

Where Will Wayne County Spend CARES Act Funding? $300K still waiting to be allocated, or funds go back to the state

Courtesy Southern Utah University

Jonathan Ginouves has begun preparation of a tyrannosaur jawbone fossil (left), which he discovered while doing fieldwork with the GSENM paleontology crew.

CEDAR CITY - After discovering it earlier this year, Southern Utah University geology major Jonathan Ginouves has begun the preparation of a tyrannosaur jawbone fossil. As an extension of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Ginouves is currently preparing the fossil in a lab on Southern Utah University’s campus.

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the

University of Utah Study Shows Statewide Mask Mandate Helps the Economy

Courtesy University of Utah

Nathan Seegert, lead University of Utah researcher on how mask mandates impact economic activity. "The thing that really pops out is that statewide mask mandates are much more effective at both saving lives and livelihoods,” said Seegert.

SALT LAKE CITY - A that the data supports instudy released by the Uni- creased mask use as an effecversity of Utah shows that tive means for sustaining ecostatewide mask mandates nomic activity until a vaccine increase consumer confi- is widely accessible. dence and are a benefit to the Throughout the country, economy. states and counties have enDuring a November 23 acted mask orders since late press conference, economists March in order to slow the with the University of Utah spread of COVID-19. The shared results of a study con- researchers found that these ducted by the Marriner S. mask orders can increase Eccles Institute for Econom- consumer confidence when ics and Quantitative Analy- orders are statewide. The nasis, which show that mask tional data shows increased use both saves lives and promotes economic activity.

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

THURS. DECEMBER 3 - WED. DECEMBER 9

Sunny and cool, with no chances of precipitation. Thursday will be the chilliest, with a high in the high 30s. For the rest of the week, highs in the 40s and 50s; lows in the teens and low 20s. Winds steady from 7 to 9 mph.

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM) spans nearly one million acres in southern Utah. Ginouves has been working in Kanab, Utah as an intern with the GSENM for the past three summers.

Ginouves discovered the fossil while doing fieldwork with the paleontology crew during one of his last weeks on the job.

“The fieldwork required me to camp for three to five days at a time and dig big holes

Intermountain Healthcare May Postpone Some Elective Surgeries Due to Rising COVID-19 Hospitalizations UTAH - As cases of COVID-19 and subsequent hospitalizations surge in Utah, Intermountain Healthcare is implementing steps to conserve intensive medicine resources and help reduce hospital capacity. This is part of Intermountain’s surge plan that was developed months ago at the beginning of the pandemic.

As surge plans are activated at Intermountain hospitals in response to rising cases, some surgeries that require an inpatient admission after surgery but can be safely postponed may be delayed. This will free up space and beds, preserve supplies, and free up caregivers to treat COVID-19 and non-COVID patients who need health services.

Any patient affected by this will be directly notified.

While this may be disappointing for some patients, it is a necessary and appropriate step given the sharp spike in hospitalizations for patients with COVID-19.

Any postponed procedures will be rescheduled after the surge subsides. InSurgeries Postponed Cont'd on page 2

in the ground,” said Ginouves.

“It is pretty demanding, but it is always very rewarding to see the fossils come out of the ground. This time, we were out surveying and I didn’t have the highest hopes when I saw a rock that had tumbled down into the streambed. It had a row of teeth imprints which is immediately exciting because Tyrannosaur Fossil Cont'd on page 4

by Amiee Maxwell WAYNE COUNTY - incurred between March 1, Wayne County has received 2020, and December 30, $330,000 in coronavirus relief 2020.

Each county and municifunds, and the clock is ticking for the county to determine pality outside of the Wasatch Front received CARES Act where to spend it.

To date, approximately funding based on its popula$30,000 has been spent on tion. Wayne County received computer upgrades and sani- a total of $330,000 in funds tizing equipment for county and towns also received their employees, but the remain- own share (Loa received ing $300,000 remains to be $50,000, Lyman $21,000, unallocated despite several Bicknell $28,000, and Torrey appeals to the county com- $14,000). The first installmission for coronavirus relief ment was distributed, in June 2020 and additional distribufunds.

Early in the COVID-19 tions were made in August pandemic, Congress passed a and October.

During the most recent $2.2 trillion economic stimulus bill known as the CARES Wayne County Commission (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Meeting, several coronavirus Economic Security) Act. The relief proposals were prestate of Utah received $1.25 sented yet no decisions were billion to help in the state’s made.

CARES Act funding pandemic response and distributed $247 million to coun- aims to reduce the impact ties and municipalities outside of COVID-19 on local comof Salt Lake and Utah coun- munities by covering “necesties, according to a statement sary expenditures” needed to from the Governor's Office of respond to this public health Management and Budget.

CARES Act Funds This relief funding may Cont'd on page 3 only be used to cover costs

Mesa and Caputo's Market Bring Home the Gold Cheesemaking partnership goes beyond awards to take Utah cheese to new heights

by Emily Leach

Courtesy Randy Ramsley

Randy Ramsley of Mesa Farm in Caineville.

CAINEVILLE - Every year since 2017, cheese artisans and purveyors from all across Utah submit their best cheeses to be judged at The Utah Cheese Awards.

Steven Ralph Jerman, Founder and Director of The Utah Cheese Awards, refers to the annual competition as a, “Celebration of Utah cheese and related foods.” Its aim is to recognize individual cheesemakers and food processors, as well as promote the quality of local products to Utahns and points beyond.

The 2020 competition, in its 4th year, had two judg-

The best way to teach your kids about taxes is by eating 30 percent of their ice cream —Bill Murray

ings—one in Salt Lake City on August 22 and one in Logan on August 24—and received fiftyfour entries from thirteen companies from throughout the state. Eighteen were awarded gold medals, twelve awarded silver, and ten bronze. A bestof-show is also awarded—in both cheese and non-cheese divisions—to the highest scoring entry.

Winners were announced on November 15, and best-inshow in the Cheese Division was “Mesa Tome”—Caputo’s Market.

“Mesa Tome” is a pasteurized tome goat cheese

made by Mesa Farm, run by Randy Ramsley, located in Caineville. Perusing further, one can see Randy’s cheeses listed multiple times amongst the award winners. Mesa Farm received a gold medal in the soft cheese category for their Crottin, a delicate cheese that Randy states can be aged to the point of being hard as a “hockey puck,” but for which he sells fresh at only three or four weeks old. Caputo’s Market— which partners with Mesa Farm in their cheese making process—also

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Page 2 to not to wear masks you are causing the confidence of your community to decrease, which means you’ll see reduced economic activity.—Taylor Randall, State of Utah Economic Lead & Dean of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah

Summary: Impact of Masks on Economic Activity Marriner S. Eccles Institute for Economics and Quantitative Analysis, University of Utah 1 - Covid-19 cases decrease after the implementation of a mask requirement.

2 - Low case counts and mask requirements positively influence consumer activity.

3 - Consumer mobility increases after mask requirements are in place.

4 - Spending increases in counties with mask requirements.

5 - State mask requirements are more effective than county-level requirements.

Research was conducted by Nathan Seegert, Mac Gaulin, Mu-Jeung Yang, and Francisco Navarro-Sanchez.

More information can be found at http://nathanseegert. com/corona.

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mobility and spending with statewide orders.

Nathan Seegert, Assistant Professor, David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah and lead researcher on the study said that a focus of the research was to look at differences between county-wide and statewide measures. A key question was, “At what level of government is best to enact these requirements?”

“We’ve had a lot of counties and a lot of states who have put these requirements in place since April of this year. We could look at this as a laboratory of the effectiveness of these different requirements. And the thing that really pops out is that statewide mask mandates are much more effective at both saving lives and livelihoods,” said Seegert. “They boost consumer confidence more than county mandates.”

Taylor Randall, State of Utah Economic Lead & Dean of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah said, “The news in this research brief is good news, in that we find that if individuals will mask up as they interact in the economy it gives confidence to others to engage in economic activity.”

“When people don’t feel safe, it begins to drag on our economy,” said Randall.

Overall, the Utah economy, eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic, is performing better than “most if not all states,” according to Natalie Gochnour, Director, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.

Gochnour said that Utah’s unemployment rate, at 4.1%, is nearly two percentage points lower than the national average. She added that the contraction of the Utah economy stands today at about minus .5%. Nationally, the equivalent number is minus 6%.

“So we are orders of magnitude smaller in the contraction occurring here in Utah,” said Gochnour.

“I think that is what makes this mask research so interesting, because it’s part

of controlling our destiny. We now know that by these mask requirements that we are actually able to have more confidence in our economy, and are able to get back on our feet faster,” added Gochnour.

Researcher Nathan Seegert adds, “There’s been a large discussion about the importance of these mask requirements. The data is very clear, that when people feel more confident, they go out and they spend. They go out to their stores. So it is important for these policies to increase consumer confidence, and that’s what we see.”

The economists said the data show that people say they are 50% more likely to go out to stores if there is a statewide mask requirement, underscoring that economies don’t follow county boundaries.

The study included a Utah consumer sentiment survey, as well as data examining consumer mobility measured by millions of cellphone GPS locations, and spending data measured by credit card transactions. These data were compared with Covid-19 case data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“Before this research there was an open question,” said Seegert. “Maybe we should put these mask requirements to different levels of government, but this research shows very clearly that the statewide mask mandate has the biggest effect in terms of increasing consumer confidence and thus allowing people to go out and spend in the economy.”

Researchers responded directly to a question about those individuals who are protesting a mask mandates.

“We’re all facing a set of trade-offs here” replied Taylor Randall. “If you choose to not to wear masks you are causing the confidence of your community to decrease, which means you’ll see reduced economic activity.”

“To me the findings are fairly compelling. That if we want to push the boundary— have better health and a better economy during this really critical time, we really should wear masks,” said Randall.

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Danny Perkins Selected as the Utah Association of Counties 2020 Sheriff of the Year

G A R F I E L D COUNTY - The Utah Association of Counties recognizes Garfield County, Danny Perkins as the 2020 Sheriff of the Year.

UAC CEO, Brandy Grace stated, “Sheriff Perkins has provided UAC and county sheriffs across the state with tremendous leadership.

Throughout his time as Sheriff, he exudes professionalism, courtesy, and genuine care for his community. It is the atCourtesy Mandy Taft titude of Sheriff Perkins Garfield County Sheriff Danny that we want to have Perkins received Utah Associa- across the State, and we tion of Counties' 2020 Sheriff of want to be sure he underthe Year. stands the appreciation for all the hard work he has put forth.”

—Utah Association of Counties

Sharon Togerson Selected as the Utah Association of Counties 2020 Assessor of the Year

WAYNE COUNTY - The Utah Association of Counties recognizes Wayne County, Sharon Togerson as the 2020 Assessor of the Year.

UAC CEO, Brandy Grace stated, “Sharon Torgerson has provided UAC and county assessors across the state with leadership and innovative ideas. Sharon is creating change across the entire State of Utah and Courtesy Mandy Taft motivating others to betSharon Togerson, Utah Associa- ter their platforms.” tion of Counties' 2020 Assesor of —Utah Association the Year. of Counties

Surgeries Postponed:

Rather than introduce a blanket postponement of cases like we did in the spring, we have a fine-tuned process at each hospital that allows us greater precision in balancing the surgical needs of our patients with the resources available at each hospital.—Rob Ferguson, MD, Intermountain’s senior medical director of surgical operations Surgeries Postponed Cont'd from page 1

termountain will continue to provide care for urgent situations and emergency patients as it always does, according to Rob Ferguson, MD, Intermountain’s senior medical director of surgical operations.

“Our intent is to continue to provide surgical care where possible and make adjustments as needed as our resources get stressed,” said Dr. Ferguson. “Rather than introduce a blanket postponement of cases like we did in the spring, we have a finetuned process at each hospital

that allows us greater precision in balancing the surgical needs of our patients with the resources available at each hospital.”

"As we see a drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations, we will be able conserve resources, ease staffing concerns, and resume our standard surgical operations," said Dr. Ferguson.

Intermountain is asking Utahns to mask up, social distance, wash hands, and stay home when sick to help slow the spread of disease.

—Intermountain Healthcare

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Torrey Planning and Zoning Commission November 18

The commission reviewed the latest draft of the Torrey Town Zoning Ordinance, with Bruce Parkers of Planning and Development services' recommendations, and this draft has now been sent to Torrey Town's land use attorney

by The Torrey Planning and Zoning Commission TORREY - The Tor- fair, and easily understood. regarding signage and outdoor rey Planning and Zoning He reminded us that the or- lighting. All in all, his experCommission met via Zoom dinance must be based on tise continues to be extremely Wednesday, November 18, Torrey’s General Plan. The helpful in pinpointing the is2020 at 5:30 PM. Commis- ordinance serves as a support sues important to the present sioners present were Mary to businesses, neighbors, resi- and future of Torrey.

Bedingfieldsmith, Don dents, and property owners, as The draft has now been Gomes, Richard Jensen, and well as to the Town Council, sent to Torrey Town’s land Carrie Torrey. Commissioner whose job it is to implement use attorney, Shawn FerTracy Potter was excused. it. He noted that any use exist- rin, to ensure the legality of Commissioners absent were ing in the town at the time the the revised ordinance. After Amanda Brown and Aaron new ordinance is implemented receiving his recommendaJensen. Pearl Thorndal-Stew- would continue to be allowed. tions and revising the draft, art, Torrey Town Council liai- He emphasized that zoning is the planning commission will son to the planning commis- not meant to curtail develop- hold a public hearing in order sion, Bruce Parker and Molly ment. Rather, it is meant to to provide an opportunity for Gaughran from Planning and enhance it. the public to comment on the Development Services, as As the commission dis- ordinance. Following revision well as several members of cussed proposed revisions based on public comment, the the public were also in atten- to the ordinance, Bruce an- Town Council then receives a dance. swered questions and made recommendation for adoption Following roll call and useful recommendations. He from the commission. approval of minutes of the suggested adding several adThe Torrey Planning and November 9 meeting, the or- ditional terms (such as "com- Zoning Commission welder of business was to review patibility" and "community"), comes and encourages particithe latest draft of the Tor- thus making the document pation in commission efforts rey Town Zoning ordinance. more easily understood. He on behalf of Torrey and its Bruce Parker, who has been suggested the commission property owners. hired to assist with the zoning anticipate building and engiTorrey Town Planning revision, participated in the neering issues such as storm and Zoning Commission discussion. Having worked drainage and water flows. He meetings are held on the 3rd on zoning with many towns pointed out state laws and fed- Wednesday of every month at and counties in Utah, Bruce eral requirements related to 6:30 PM June - Oct. and 5:30 recommended that the pro- housing and zoning, as well PM Nov. - May - unless otherposed ordinance be simple, as local land use ordinances wise noted.

CARES Act Funds: Wayne County has received

$330,000 in coronavirus relief funds, and the clock is ticking for the county to determine where to spend it.

CARES Act Funds

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emergency. This includes medical expenses such as costs of COVID-19 testing and emergency medical response expenses and public health costs, including the acquisition of protective equipment and computer upgrades to improve telework capabilities for public employees.

Other acceptable uses of the CARES Act funding include offering grants to small businesses to offset the negative impacts of COVID-19 and rental and utility assistance for people struggling with bills due to the pandemic. Funds may not be used to support public employees, other than employees whose role is substantially dedicated to responding to this public health emergency and expenses that will be reimbursed by other federal programs.

At the recent commission meeting, funding proposals were made by the Wayne County School District, Wayne County Fire Department, and Wayne County Emergency Medical Services. The commission appears to be evaluating requests against their own self-generated proposals to remodel the restrooms at the county fairgrounds and retrofit existing public restrooms with touchless sinks and toilets.

Tyler Newton, the Business Administrator for Wayne County School District, requested that $110,000 of the county’s coronavirus relief funds be allocated to the purchase of a new school bus.

Newton said, “If we had an additional bus, we would temporarily split a bus route—decreasing the number of kids on each bus and their time spent together in an enclosed space. It helps kids now by decreasing possible coronavirus exposure and reduces overall transit time; and unlike some other Covid expenses, it has a useful life of 10-15 years and would get regular usage on a daily basis well after this virus is gone.”

Wayne County Emergency Medical Service appealed to the commission for $87,000 to upgrade oxygen monitors for the Hanksville and Loa ambulances and purchase a new lift system for the Hanksville ambulance. “When you have a patient’s life on your hands, this equipment is important and one of ours is over 15 years old,” said Michael Stephenson, Wayne County EMS Director, regarding the oxygen monitors.

Stephenson also explained that the Hanksville ambulance is not equipped with a lift system. The Center for Disease Control recommends limiting the number of EMS personnel that have direct contact with patients on COVID-19-related calls and a lift system would help reduce the number of EMS personnel exposed to the virus.

Steve Lutz, with the Wayne County Fire Department, also asked that a portion of the county’s CARES Act funds be allocated for new air masks. Currently, the depart-

ment does not have enough masks for each responder, so masks are currently being shared between firefighters.

Ideally, Lutz would like to have one mask for every firefighter but realizes that is a big ask at $6,000 apiece.

“We’re just trying to get PPE that meets current standards and enough masks for each firefighter,” said Lutz, and believes that any amount will help. “This request seems to be a perfect match for CARES Act money since one of its goals is to get PPE for first responders,” said Lutz.

CARES Act funds must be spent by November 30th or allocated to be spent by December 30th. Any funds not used by the county will be returned to the state of Utah and then allocated to communities that can demonstrate a need.

The Wayne County Commission is holding a special session at 10 am on November 30, 2020 to make a final decision on how to allocate the remaining CARES Act funds.

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USU Awarded Two $5 Million Grants for Fatherhood and Relationship Education

Tyrannosaur Fossil: The fieldwork required me to

camp for three to five days at a time and dig big holes in the ground.

It is pretty demanding, but it is always very rewarding to see the fossils come out of the ground.—Jonathan Ginouves, GSENM intern Tyrannosaur Fossil Cont'd from page 1

Courtesy Utah State University

Utah State University received two $5 million dollar grants, which will go towards funding inperson, or virtual due to COVID-19 concerns, fatherhood and relationship education programs UTAH - Utah State University was recently awarded two $5 million grants from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services Office of Family Assistance.

Both grants will be distributed over a five-year period and will fund fatherhood and relationship education programs.

Brian Higginbotham, Utah State University Extension associate vice president and professor in the Human Development and Family Studies Department in the College of Education and Human Services, will direct the projects.

“USU has a long history of extending research-based information to the citizens of Utah as part of our Healthy Relationships Utah initiative,” Higginbotham said.

“These grants will allow us to expand on our previous efforts and partnerships to help adults in need of relationship education.”

The first grant will provide education for incarcerated fathers, also known as justice-involved fathers, a population that has been growing substantially in Utah. According to estimates from the U.S. Department of Justice, while the national average prison population has fallen by 1.2%, incarceration in Utah has increased by 4.3% in recent years.

“As a result, many children in Utah are at an increased risk for having an

incarcerated father, which is also partially due to Utah having the second-highest fertility rate in the nation,” Higginbotham said. “This puts them at a greater risk for compromised development outcomes.”

“InsideOut Dad,” a research-based curriculum, will be offered to justice-involved fathers looking to connect with their children. Participants will receive 24 hours of instruction in promoting and sustaining healthy relationships, responsible fatherhood and economic stability.

The second grant is focused on promoting relationship skills in stepfamily households. Following divorce, cohabitation or remarriage is quite common.

However, there are gaps in services for those in stepfam-

ily relationships.

To help close these gaps, the curriculum “Smart Steps,” will be offered to adults in stepfamilies. Participants will receive 12 hours of instruction in healthy marriage, relationship and parenting skills.

To address COVID-19 concerns and to reach individuals across the state, participants will have the option of participating in both courses either in person or virtually.

Additional information about Extension’s relationship education programs is available at HealthyRelationshipsUtah.org. The site includes information on a variety of grant-funded classes available to singles, couples, parents and stepfamilies.

—Utah State University

it’s not every day that you find a tyrannosaur face.”

Ginouves believes that he was allowed to prepare the fossil in part because he was the one who found it, but more so because of the demand for tyrannosaur data.

“There is probably a two or three year back-log of fossils at the lab in Kanab,” said Ginouves. “If I get this prepared and ready for research, they can use it. Tyrannosaurs get high priority because my boss has an active research interest in them.”

Ginouves wanted to take advantage of this opportunity but was soon beginning his fall semester at SUU and would be unable to travel to the lab in Kanab as frequently as necessary to complete the long process of fossil preparation on the tyrannosaur jawbone.

Ginouves reached out to SUU faculty, who were more than willing to work with him. Together, they found a space for Ginouves to use as a fossil preparation lab on the SUU campus.

Equipment for the lab has been supplied by Ginouves and the GSENM lab. The lab space on SUU’s campus works as a direct extension of the GSENM lab allowing Ginouves to work on the fossil, while still attending classes in Cedar City.

Prepping the fossil is a tedious process, and the cleanup is done with a tiny air tool called a scribe. To date, Ginouves has spent about 40 hours prepping the fossil, and he expects it will take at least an additional 50 hours to complete. Once complete, the fossil will be moved back to the GSENM lab for research, then eventually sent to the Natural History Museum of Utah. An intersection of a hobby and a career, Ginouves plans to continue building his expertise and work in paleontology in the future.

"Jon is an exceptional student who combines his boundless enthusiasm for paleontology with intelligence and dedication to science,” said SUU geology professor Grant Shimmer. “He is extremely knowledgeable and is rapidly gaining skills and connections with the paleontological com-

munity, so he has a bright future ahead of him.”

Though preparing the fossil is a great opportunity for Ginouves, finding it was a bigger adventure. After discovering the jawbone, he began marking the site and recording the location. As he worked, Ginouves kept hearing hissing noises, but thinking it was air escaping from his water bottle, he continued working.

“When I was finally done and I picked up my pack and this hiss turned into a rattle,” said Ginouves. “There was a rattlesnake behind the rock the fossil was in and it couldn’t get out because I’d blocked it.

I’ve found some cool stuff out there, but this probably takes the cake.”

SUU’s Geology program is well known for its location in one of the most geologically spectacular settings in the country. The program stresses field-based experiences and undergraduate research opportunities, while students earn their geology degree in this stunning setting.

—Southern Utah University

Melanie Dabb, Extension Assistant Professor, Wayne County

Setting and Reaching Goals With the end of 2020 nearing, many of us are looking forward to the new year and setting new goals. A study done by the University of Scranton shows that only 8% of people actually stick to their New Year’s Resolutions for the whole year. So, why is keeping goals so hard? An article published by Harvard Medical School talks about this. Really, setting goals is simple, but simple doesn’t

Garfield and Wayne County School District COVID-19 Case Count Data Garfield County School District School

December 3, 2020

Active Cases

Recovered Cases

Students Currently Quarantined

Staff Members Currently Quarantined

Cases Contracted at School

Antimony

0

0

3

1

0

Boulder

0

0

0

0

0

Bryce Valley Elem. 4

0

28

3

0

Bryce Valley High

2

4

15

2

0

Escalante Elem.

0

3

2

0

0

Escalante High

1

3

2

0

0

Panguitch Elem.

1

1

5

1

0

Panguitch Middle

0

2

1

0

0

Panguitch High

0

3

0

1

0

District Office

0

1

0

1

0

District Totals

8

17

56

9

0

Source: Garfield County School District / https://www.garfk12.org/

Wayne County School District Student/ Staff Active Case

Student/ Staff Quarantined

Number of Students

Number of Staff

4

18

461

86

Source: Wayne County School District / https://www.waynesd.org/covid-home.html

This data represents a snapshot, using information provided by the Central Utah Public Health Department and the Southwest Utah Public Health Department. The District and Schools are NOT permitted to disclose breakdowns between number of staff or student cases, nor identify grade or class information to ensure compliance with federal health privacy laws.

This represents data as of November 23, 2020 for Wayne County School District and as of November 18, 2020 for Garfield County School District.

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necessarily mean that it’s easy. According to the Harvard article, one of the key factors that helps people to be successful in their goals is having the goal rooted in positive thinking. A lot of the time, we try to use guilt, fear or regret as a motivator to reach goals. The problem with doing this is it leads to discouragement. Another tip the article mentions is having the goal be self-motivated. If it’s a task that someone else is saying we should do, we’re less likely to do it. When making a goal, it’s important to identify why that goal is important to us and what we personally hope to gain by achieving this goal, rather than trying to use fear or shame as a motivator.

A study done at Michigan State University showed those who are most successful at reaching their goals wrote the goal down, identified and committed to the steps necessary to reach the goal, shared the goal with a trusted friend or family member and reported their progress. In this study, 76% of those who followed these steps achieved their goal compared to only 43% of those with unwritten goals.

Taking the time to write down the goal, identify individual action steps and reporting our progress increases the likelihood we will be successful in

your goal by 33%, according to this study.

Another important factor in reaching goals is to anticipate barriers or obstacles, things that will get in the way of reaching the goal. Be proactive in deciding on a strategy to either eliminate these challenges or minimize them.

We can ask yourselves these questions: • What activities do I need to complete to achieve my goal and in what timeframe?

• What resources do I need?

• Who can help me achieve my goal?

By following these guidelines and being more intentional about setting our new year’s goals, we will be in a much stronger position to make the personal changes we want for 2021.

Written By: Melanie Dabb, USU Extension Assistant Professor Referenced Articles: Harvard Medical School.

(March 2012). Retrieved From: https://www.health. h a r v a rd . e d u / m i n d - a n d mood/why-behavior-changeis-hard-and-why-you-shouldkeep-trying Chastain, Ann. (April 2020). Retrieved From: https://www.canr.msu.edu/ news/effective_goal_setting_ to_reach_your_goals

December 3, 2020

Wills, Trusts, and More

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Changing Your Will or Trust

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by Jeffery J. McKenna The situation is common. A client has a will or trust prepared by legal counsel. Sometime later, the client wishes to make changes to the estate plan. The question is, how should those changes be made?

First, one should never hand write or type changes to the face of an existing will or trust. The cost of paying for a properly drafted and executed change to an existing estate plan document is far less than the amount that the beneficiaries and estate administrator would pay to separate legal counsel to determine the effect of the handwritten change.

Any estate planning attorney could share experiences of negative effects on families caused by handwritten changes to estate planning documents.

Although no one wants to create problems between beneficiaries of the estate, even small handwritten changes can create great problems. The question is always what should govern— the handwritten change or the original provision? The question is almost never clear and can almost always be argued either way.

Additionally, there is almost always a question as to whose handwriting it really is.

The legal formalities that exist with respect to executing estate planning documents and changes to those documents were developed to prevent the first person that finds the will or trust from changing the terms by penning or typing changes of their own to the document. The necessary formalities are not satisfied when handwritten or typed changes are made to the document.

It is important to note that in almost all situations, one can, with proper assistance, effectively change an estate plan. Although some estate tax savings trusts (life insurance trusts, credit shelter trusts, etc.) are not amendable, most estate planning trusts are revocable, amendable trusts.

Additionally, wills are almost always revocable and amendable.

In conclusion, almost all estate planning instruments are amendable. Although the documents can be changed, it is almost never a good idea to change the documents by handwriting or typing the changes on the face of the document. Handwriting or typing on the face of the document

Canine Scholarship

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. will almost certainly lead to questions about the effect or validity of such changes. Such uncertainty will likely result in disputes between beneficiaries. These disputes can be both financially and emotionally draining.

Bert's wife enrolled Molly, her lovable but dumb cocker spaniel, in a ten-week obedience class.

At the end of the term, Molly had made little progress. She re-enrolled her, but at the end of the second course, Molly was still noticeably behind her canine classmates.

The instructor, perhaps determined to succeed with that dog, offered to let her repeat the course for the third time at no charge.

That evening Bert heard his wife on the phone with her mother. "Guess what?" she said. "Molly was the only dog in her class to get a free scholarship!"

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Hearing Aids

My cousin took my 80-year-old aunt to find out about hearing aids. The clerk told Aunt Bette the hearing aid would cost $900.

She thought about it for a moment then said she didn’t want one. Explaining her decision, she said, "In all my years, I’ve never heard a conversation that was worth $900."

Today's Thought

Silence is golden, unless you have kids. Then, silence is just suspicious.

PUNishment

Why can't your nose be twelve inches long?

Because then it would be a foot.

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

Roosters and the Chickens

My tranquil existence on our farm was shaken one spring morning when my fiveyear-old daughter came carrying the day's accumulation of eggs and shouted: “Mommy, Mommy, I know what the rooster does!”

“You do?” I said, incredulous.

“Oh, yes. He doesn't lay eggs, does he?”

“Well, no, he doesn't,” I admitted.

“That's right,” she confided. “He calls when they're ready.”

This week's answers on page 9

THEME: DISNEY ACROSS 1. *Bambi and others like him 6. Nail a criminal 9. Use a paring knife 13. Cornucopia's shape 14. Lawyers' org.

15. Interior designer's focus 16. *Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor's draw 17. 1/100 of afghani 18. Tapestry 19. *Minnie Mouse's full first name 21. *"Be Our Guest" performer 23. Kukui nut necklace 24. #22 Down competitor 25. Dojo pad 28. Pillow filler 30. Detected 35. Burden of proof 37. Ness' domain 39. Vernacular 40. Poker amount 41. Divvy up 43. U.S. freshwater invader 44. Relating to nose 46. Golfer's warning 47. "The Three Musketeers" dueling sword 48. Isaac of science fiction fame 50. *"The Princess Diaries" leading actress 52. Pigpen 53. Candle burner 55. Greek letters on campus 57. *Remy's idol Auguste ____ 61. *Pongo's mate 65. Radio sign 66. J. Edgar Hoover's org.

68. Was dishonest with, two words 69. *Iago and Kevin 70. *Scar to Simba, e.g.

71. At the point of death, archaic 72. Command to Fido 73. Seed alternative, to a landscaper 74. Loses color

DOWN 1. Fraud 2. Famous Amos 3. Before long, to Shakespeare 4. Alef and Bet follower 5. *Like a Haunted Mansion visitor 6. California valley 7. *Aladdin's sidekick 8. What football and baseball have in common, pl.

9. "Frasier" actress Gilpin 10. Homesteader's measure 11. *Shere Khan's cry 12. Highland tongue 15. Woman in trouble?

20. Actress Davis 22. Package delivery service 24. Reveal the true nature 25. *"How Far I'll Go" performer 26. *____ of Arendelle, pl.

27. Hutu's opponents,

1994 29. *Raksha or Rama 31. Cote d'Azur locale 32. Ginger cookies 33. Kind of heron 34. *Beardless dwarf 36. Clothing line 38. Honker 42. It may be perfect 45. Moves down 49. Itinerary word 51. Cap attachment 54. Part of a sleeve, pl.

56. Organ swelling 57. Loads 58. Military group 59. Sarah, alt. sp.

60. Not a slob 61. ____ Piper 62. Object of worship 63. Tear, past tense 64. *"A Bug's Life" characters 67. *Human child in Monstropolis

Solution on page 9

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Gai Wilcock Moore

PANGUITCH / HATCH / ST. GEORGE - Gai Wilcock Moore was born March 10, 1921, and passed peacefully in her home in St. George, Utah on November 24, 2020.

Mom was the eighth child born to Hyrum Evans and Myra Mayall Henrie in Panguitch, Utah. Mom was raised in Hatch, where she soon met and married Gale Otto Wilcock on September 1, 1939.

Seven children were born of this union. Gale passed away on April 18, 1990. They were married for 50 years.

After Gale's passing, she moved to St. George where she attended the senior dances held in Hurricane. There she met and married Edward Moore on August 28, 1999. Ed passed away on April 7, 2015. Mom remained in her home in St. George until her passing at the age of 99.

Condolences may be shared at mcmillanmortuary.com

Margaret R. Wright 1934 - 2020

BICKNELL - Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Margaret Ray Culbertson Wright, age 86, of Bicknell, passed away November 23, 2020 in Gunnison, Utah of complications from a fall she suffered at her home in Bicknell. She was born October 23, 1934 in Big Sandy, Texas, to Eunice Cornelia Galbraith Culbertson.

She married Gary Wright January 25, 1984 in Long Beach,

California.

She worked as a Pharmacy Drug Clerk in Carson, California for 20 years retiring in 1975. She and Gary moved to Bicknell in 1992.

She is survived by her husband of Bicknell; a daughter: Teri McDonald of Fillmore; a son, William Michael Rumbo of Anza, California; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

At her request, her remains have been cremated and burial will take place at a later date under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

December 3, 2020

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ttention: A message from Santa to all of the children in the Panguitch and Hatch area in the 6th grade and lower. Santa needs to be safe and healthy for the Christmas Season, so this year, he is sending some of his helpers to hand out his annual Christmas stockings.

For the last 26 years, Santa has come to the Christmas in the Country event, with plenty of gifts for the kids in our area.

So, to show he cares so much for the kids in our area, he will be sending the gifts on Saturday, December 5th. Instead of the Panguitch Social Hall, the gifts will be across the street at the Quilt Walk Park. His helpers will be there from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. A mailbox will be available for Santa’s Christmas wish list. Also, Pat Oetting will be there with Sub for Santa forms. Please, get your form in early so that Santa will have time to shop. Please, wear masks.

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It is now the start of the holiday season.

Black Friday was down played to stop the big crowds. Many stores have had Black Friday’s for the last month. If you don’t want to travel to Cedar or St. George for gifts, why not try shopping here in town? The Panguitch Drug has a large line of clothing and sportswear.

They also have one of two RadioShacks in all of Utah. We have a quilting store. If you have friends that quilt, they might have a gift for them. We have a lot of furniture stores on Main St., and those gifts will last for a long time. True Value has lots of gifts available, and Ace Hardware is also having sales. For those unique gifts, try Carlotta’s Old Fire House antiques. Give the locals a chance. The tax money stays in Garfield County, and they give jobs to the locals.

I am not sure about the local sports. They were allowed to resume practicing last Monday, however, I don’t know if

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com the teams played this weekend or not. I found out that the wrestling tournament this weekend has been cancelled.

With the wrestlers in such a close environment, it just wasn’t safe. I keep hearing different things on who will be allowed to attend the matches or home basketball games. When I hear what is happening, I will let you know. It changes daily.

The coronavirus is really getting out of hand. Scientists have been long in projecting a 3rd wave of the virus. It jumped up to 100,000 cases a day by the end of daylight savings time. Losing an hour of daylight, that you can spend outside, has made a difference.

Many restaurants had outside dining that, with the time change, moved everyone back inside.

I have some facts on the virus. Remember the president telling the world that the doctors were to blame for the rise because they got paid extra money to say that the patient died from the viruses? This year in Utah, so far, 18,000 have died. Of those 18,000, 840 died from the coronavirus.

The hospitals do get money from the insurance companies, but because this is Utah, many of those patients don’t have insurance. When someone checks into the hospital with the virus and has other complications and they die, what causes the death is what is put on the death certificate.

They did change two death certificates and took them off the virus count. This year, the hospitals in Utah, because of COVID-19, are running in the red, with a loss of 348 million dollars.

President-elect Joe Biden really has got his work cut out for him when he gets in office. When he gets sworn into office, he will inherit a raging pandemic, a badly damaged economy with high unemployment and a highly polarized nation. With a stroke of a pen, he can undo many of

the president’s 176 executive orders. This includes possibly scrapping the Muslim travel ban, reinstating DACA, ending wall construction, and restoring protections to federal lands the president opened to mining and drilling.

Many of the treaties that the president got the country out of will be another thing. On his first day, he will get back into the Paris Accord and the World Health Organization.

However, the treaty with Iran, of 2015, that he got us out of is a different story now. Iran now has around 5,000 pounds of low-enriched uranium that they can use to build weapons. They turned over 25,000 pounds after signing a multilateral nuclear accord in 2015. Also, he cancelled the nuclear treaty that the country had with Russia, China and all of the other countries that have nuclear weapons. It stopped testing of A-bombs and down sized the amount of these weapons that any country can have. Lately, he has cancelled the treaty that we have had since 1993 with most of Europe. It was a surveillance treaty that notified all interested parties if Russia was moving troops to other countries. He disassembled the aircraft that was being used for the surveillance. If President Biden wants to start up these surveillance flights, he will have to get new aircraft.

The president has been complaining about the election, when he isn’t playing golf. There have been 32 lawsuits filed in different states about the election, and all have been thrown out for lack of any kind of evidence of wrongdoing.

In Georgia's election, which President-elect Biden won by 14,000 votes, he demanded a recount. During the recount, Sen. Lindsey Graham, from another state, went to Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and suggested that he throw out all of the mail in ballots in coun-

ties that showed a high rate of mismatched signatures.

Because of the secretary’s honesty, the two Republicans that are running for office called for his impeachment.

After the recount, for which the president picked up 500 votes, there was a calling for a third recount, but the governor decided to call the election for President-elect Biden.

The president, then, threw the governor under the bus for his decision.

You would think that the president would like to leave office after four years with something on his plate, besides cutting the taxes on corporations and the one-percenters to a tune of four trillion dollars and another three trillion for the pandemic. With so many people out of work and not able to make rent or pay their bills, it should have been time for another bailout bill like he said he would do after the election. Instead, he will let President-elect Joe Biden take on that responsibility, and he will get the credit for it. All of the world leaders have congratulated Joe Biden on his election to be America’s next president; all but Russia’s Putin and President Trump.

One good thing that has come out of the pandemic is that I ordered a stationary bike so I can get some exercise during the winter. The UPS driver told me that because of the virus, they have hired on three more drivers to deliver all of the orders that those in Garfield are placing from home. There is one driver out in Escalante and Boulder, one in Tropic, and another in the Panguitch Lake and Hatch area.

2020 has been the worst year in history for the whole world. The good news is that there is only three more weeks, and there is hope on the horizon.

Santa is coming, and he doesn’t play golf.

Mack O

Garfield Commission: Cannonville cell tower project, the Grazing

Improvement Program, Garfield County's lawsuit with SUWA, Mossy Cave Project, CUPs pending approval, and the possibility of a high school mountain bike event near Red Canyon discussed.

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Commissioner Jerry Taylor met again with the Committee for Rural Housing, where it was decided to asked the Utah Legislature for $500K to get their projects started. He met with DW Tower on their Boulder cell tower proposal and said DW Tower is also looking to put in a tower in Ticaboo.

Finally, he reported the praise he heard at the Five Counties Behavior Health meeting for Garfield County’s Prevention Coalition activities.

Commissioner Leland Pollock continues to meet on various public lands issues, such as the Grazing Improvement Program, vegetative treatments on rangeland, and water projects. He noted the additional $2M of GIP funding received last year, plus an additional $1M this year, and encouraged all ranchers to apply for assistance. Next, he talked again about the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation bill that he opposes, calling it a “swine industry bill” that is not traditional ag. use and would harm counties and municipalities by removing their right to establish their own zoning and setbacks for such land uses.

His only update was that the bill has currently been tabled temporarily. Pollock reported on the Joint Jail Committee meeting, saying the county sheriffs want to take on the role of lobbying the legislature.

He said they’ve hired a lobbying firm that first is propos-

ing a new state law that would lock in yearly funding. Finally, Pollock mentioned the Rural Caucus meeting at which the county’s lawsuit with Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance is now in the Utah Supreme Court. Pollock said the decision in this case will have implications dealing with open meetings law for all counties; hence the Utah Association of Counties is supporting Garfield County.

Public Works, David Dodds. The Mossy Cave road crew this week will be putting down gravel. After that, they’ll knock some rock down to make the pathway safer. Commissioner Taylor asked Dodds to check on road conditions south of Antimony.

Planning, Kaden Figgins: Figgins said the P&Z Commissioners received additional training in open meetings, zone changes, and conditional use permits by a Rural Community Consultant. They recommended three CUPs for the Commission’s approval: Randall Dickinson’s taxidermy shop as a home-based business, Chris Upshaw’s existing shooting range use, and a new travel trailer client “gathering” once a year. The Commission approved the taxidermy CUP and approved the shooting range CUP with the conditions (already met) that shooting is away from Panguitch City, towards the berm, and sloped downward (The taxidermy shop was also approved for a business license). They tabled the last CUP pending

additional information needed from the water company. The applicant—Shane Stauffer, RVs of America, has a clientele of travel trailers owners who would hold a retreat on his 40 acres once a year. Although P&Z approved the use with conditions that musical events be shut down from 10 p.m. to 10 a.m., speed regulations and road access route would be enforced, waste water would be pumped out, and roll-off dumpsters would be hauled away, Commissioner Pollock wanted Figgins to make sure the water company was informed and had no concerns.

The application will be reconsidered at the Dec. 14 meeting.

Figgins also mentioned a conceptual plan in the works to host a high school mountain bike event near Casto Canyon in Red Canyon next August.

Pollock expressed concern that a grazing permittee was in that area and that should be the first step to be resolved. Figgins noted the quarter-to-half million dollars this event would bring to the community.

Following a brief recess, residents Maria Thompson and Marshall Thompson of Cannonville requested information from the Commission regarding their desire to obtain a land parcel outside Cannonville for grazing two cows. The overriding question, as noted by County Attorney Barry Huntington, is whether the county actually has clear title to the parcel in question. If it doesn’t, there’s nothing the county can do. If it

does have clear title, any sale would have to go through the standard advertising and bid process for county property, with the county obligated to get the highest price of fair market value, thereby also necessitating an appraisal.

Huntington added that the county recorder didn’t think the county owned the property.

Undaunted, the Thompsons further questioned the Commission on the possibility (assuming the land questions were favorably resolved) of a trade rather than cash deal and some additional arrangement involving Cannonville City. At this point, Commissioner Pollock closed the conversation telling the couple to find out about the land ownership, then have the Cannonville mayor come before the Commission if Cannonville City is part of the plan.

A public hearing on the 2021 Garfield County budget will be held at 11:40 a.m. on Dec. 14 during the next Com-mission meeting. Anyone wishing to examine the tentative budget may do so at the Garfield County Clerk's office.

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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LegaL Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF DAVID MALOY DODDS The Notice Agent, Steven M. Dodds, has elected to give notice to creditors of the above named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent must present their claims in writing within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Written claims may be delivered or mailed to the Notice Agent at the following address: P.O. Box 123 Panguitch, UT 84759 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 19 & 26 and DECEMBER 3, 2020

PUBLIC HEARING PAUNSAUGUNT CLIFFS SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT Paunsaugunt Cliffs Special Service District will hold a public hearing on Friday, December 4, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. at the Town of Hatch Community Center, 49 West Center in Hatch, Utah for a budget opening of the December 31, 2020 budget and to adopt the December 31, 2021 budget. The public may inspect the December 31, 2021 budget at the Town of Hatch Community Center.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 26 and DECEMBER 3, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE UTAH SCHOOL AND INSTITUTIONAL TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration has received an application to remove ordinary sand and gravel from the following described land: GARFIELD COUNTY Township 36 South, Range 11 East SLB&M, Section 32: Part of N½NW¼ (West of Hwy 276) Containing 70.0 acres, more or less The Administration will accept competing applications to remove the sand and gravel, and also competing applications to lease, purchase, or exchange this property, a portion thereof, or a parcel including any of the above described acreage. Contact Andy Bedingfield for the appropriate required application.

The Administration will accept competing applications during the following period of time: From 8:00 A.M. November 17, 2020 Until 5:00 P.M. December 17, 2020 TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION 675 East 500 South, Suite 500 Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 801-538-5100 In the absence of competing applications for lease, purchase, or exchange, the Administration will evaluate the applications for the removal of ordinary sand and gravel and award the permit for such removal. Each application for the removal of sand and gravel must be accompanied by a completed application form.

Materials permit bids will be evaluated on the following criteria: 1) The amount of the bonus bid; 2) The amount, rate, and type of the proposed materials extraction and associated minimum royalty*; and, 3) Other requirements provided for by the rules of the Administration or contained in this notice.

The successful applicant will be required to pay advertising costs and the costs of a cultural resource study if necessary.

The successful applicant will be required to rehabilitate any areas disturbed during the permit period and areas with existing disturbance. Bonding for reclamation and performance will also be required by the Administration. A term of up to five (5) years, will be considered for this Permit. Applicant must be qualified to do business in the State of Utah. Please submit sealed application to Trust Lands Administration at the above referenced address. Reference MP # 661 The Administration reserves the right to reject any application or subsequent bids. *Minimum royalties vary by commodity Contact Mr. Andy Bedingfield for details Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 26 and DECEMBER 3, 2020

PUBLIC HEARING PAUNSAUGUNT CLIFFS SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT Paunsaugunt Cliffs Special Service District will hold a public hearing on Friday, December 4, 2020, at 4:15 p.m. at the Hatch Community Center, 49 West Center, Hatch, Utah to adopt Ordinance No. 2020-2 and 2020-3 which pertain to water rate fees. The public may inspect the ordinance at the Paunsaugunt Cliffs Sales Office, 1300 N. HWY. 89, Hatch, Utah.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 26 and DECEMBER 3, 2020

NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Dec. 23, 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) 95-5433 (A82294): Beverley King propose(s) using 0.806 ac-ft. from groundwater (4.5 miles SE of Torrey) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 95-5434 (A82295): Heidi Dobson propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (8 miles west of Hanksville) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. EXTENSION(S) 61-2700 (a31917): Raymond L. Holsten II & Leslie M. Holsten RevocableTrust is/are filing an extension for 0.0031 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (8 miles west of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. 97-2299 (A76605): Blake Spalding is/are filing an extension for 1.73 ac-ft. (~2 miles south of Boulder Town) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 26 and DECEMBER 3, 2020 SURPLUS SALE GARFIELD COUNTY GARFIELD COUNTY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 2009 John Deere 772D Grader/ 5000 Approximate hours 2010 John Deere 772 G Grader/ 5300 Approximate hours BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE UNTIL 5:00 P.M., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11TH, 2020. BIDS WILL BE OPENED MONDAY DECEMBER 14TH, 2020 AT 10:30 A.M. IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE GARFIELD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 55 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PANGUITCH, UTAH. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION. All vehicles and equipment will be sold in "as is" condition, and all sales will be final. Purchases can be made with cash or certified check. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all offers. For additional information contact the Clerk’s Office at 435-676-1163 or www.garfield. utah.gov.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 3 & 10, 2020

PUBLIC HEARING TICABOO UTILITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT On November 12, 2020, the Board of Trustees of the Ticaboo Utility Improvement District reviewed and approved a tentative budget for the fiscal year 2021. On the same date, the Board also scheduled a public hearing regarding the tentative budget to be held on December 17, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. at the Board’s regular meeting place at 430 W. Ticaboo Drive, LDS Church-Ticaboo Branch, Ticaboo, Utah 84533. The purpose of the public hearing will be to give all interested persons in attendance an opportunity to be heard on the estimates of revenues and expenditures, rate changes, or any item in the tentative budget of any fund. After the public hearing has closed, the Board may adopt the tentative budget as the final budget, subject to amendment or revision. A copy of the proposed budget can be examined at the District’s offices located at HWY 276, Mile Marker 27, Lot 97, Ticaboo, Utah 84533 during normal business hours at any time prior to the public hearing.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 3, 10 & 17, 2020

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Lane Liston

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ESCALANTE - Lane S. Liston, 88, passed away suddenly on November 27, 2020. He was born on May 6, 1932 in Escalante to Wilford and Verda Spencer Liston. He was one of three children: an older brother Donald, and a twin brother, Lynn.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Lane spent much of his youth learning to farm and raise cattle with his father.

Lane graduated from Escalante High School. After graduation, he was drafted into the Army in 1952 and served the country he loved in the Korean War until 1954.

After returning home, he began dating Geraldine Mecham. She became his sweetheart and eternal companion on January 12, 1957.

The couple made their home in Escalante. The couple was blessed with two children: Gary Lane and Sherri Lyn. Lane worked for the Sawmill, Forest Service, Kelley Construction and Lyman Construction. They remained in Escalante until their deaths. Geraldine preceded him in death July 20, 2020.

Lane treasured the friendships he made throughout his life and reminisced often about his experiences with his good friends. He loved his daily trips to the gas station for his morning cup of coffee, half a muffin and a chance to solve the world’s problems.

Lane was an active member of the Lion's Club and the American Legion throughout his life. He loved serving his community. He was honored each year to provide them with the community’s best gingerbread house at Christmas. The community loved coming by to see the house all lit up in red.

After his retirement from the Forest Service, Lane volunteered at the Escalante Senior Center, delivering and providing transportation for the seniors. He enjoyed providing that service for many years.

Lane loved to work the land, raising hay and cattle. He most treasured the time spent working with his children and grandchildren at his side.

He leaves a wonderful posterity: children: Gary (Sandy) Liston and Sherri (Dan) Meisenbach. Lane is preceded in death by his sweetheart, Geraldine, 2 brothers and his parents.

Private family funeral services will be held on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 11:00 in the Escalante Stake Center. A public viewing will be held at the Escalante Cemetery following the services at 12:00 Noon.

Burial will be in the Escalante City Cemetery with military honors by the Escalante American Legion Post #0114 and Utah Honor Guard. Due to COVID-19, all attendees must wear masks and social distance.

Live streaming of the services and on-line guestbook can be found at www.maglebymortuary.com under Lane’s obituary. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.

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Mesa Farm: Awards are nice, but I more deeply enjoy the

prize I receive when I look on the faces of people being awakened to really good food. Good goat cheese, that’s my real prize.

—Randy Ramsley, Mesa Farm

Courtesy Caputo's Market

"Mesa Tome" and "Barely Legal" are two of the Mesa Farm cheeses that Caputo's Market in Salt Lake City ages in their cheese caves and have won the pair many an award at The Utah Cheese Awards since its conception in 2017.

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received the silver for its “Barely Legal” goat cheese, another Mesa Farm product that is a raw milk tome aged for a minimum of 60 days.

“Mesa Tome” and “Barely Legal” won silver and gold, respectively, also in 2019, and “Barely Legal” took best-inshow for the Cheese Division in 2018. In 2017—the first year of the competition— “Mesa Tome” took gold in the Goat / Sheep category.

Despite the plethora of accolades and awards and the statewide acclaim, Mesa Farm leads a humble existence in the small community of Caineville and was established

by Ramsley in 1996. About twelve years ago, he started working with goats and making cheese, albeit in an unofficial capacity. Being new to the process, Ramsley recounted a time early on when a busload of French tourists were visiting the market and longing for a good cheese, and he distinct-

ly remembers one gentleman approaching him with tears in his eyes, telling Ramsley that the much sought after cheese that he provided reminded the man of his grandmother’s. “If I can make a French person cry over cheese, I can make cheese,” says Ramsley.

Fast forward to about five years ago, when Ramsley sent samples of some of his products to Matt Caputo of Caputo’s Market in Salt Lake City.

They were really good, Caputo remembers thinking, but he also recognized that Ramsley didn’t have the proper aging environment for his cheese in the desert of southern Utah.

“What makes [cheese] taste the way that it does— from bland milk to flavorful product—is living, breathing things like bacteria and mold…If you want the bacteria and mold that makes a French tome, you have to have high humidity,” states Caputo.

Humidity, obviously, not being a desert characteristic led to Ramsley and Caputo striking up a partnership. Rams-

ley would provide Caputo’s Market with almost 100% of the farm's cheese products— everything that wasn't sold at the farm market store or at the Torrey Farmer’s Market.

Caputo’s Market would, then, receive the cheese the day that it is made, and it would go directly into their cheese caves— to age it just right—and “Mesa Tome” and “Barely Legal” are the products of those very caves.

Caputo’s Market “helps us a lot and kept us going this year,” states Ramsley.

For Ramsley, the awards have propelled his standing as a cheese maker. The Utah Cheese Awards have “substantiated the reality of Mesa Farm, making it much easier to find qualified and energetic young people to work with me,” said Ramsley.

While they have their advantages, both Ramsley and Caputo echoed the same sentiment that while awards are great, in the end, the relationship between the cheesemaker and the cheese making process with the individuals that partake in it is far more important and impactful.

“Awards are nice, but I more deeply enjoy the prize I receive when I look on the faces of people being awakened to really good food. Good goat cheese, that’s my real prize,” says Ramsley.

“The truly important thing is the cheese has the sense of place,” says Caputo when asked about Ramsley’s cheese. “[Ramsley is a] steward of the land and cares deeply in a holistic way that is super special.

His product is singular, and there is nothing like it in country. Nothing tastes like Randy’s cheese…Almost no one out there is doing what Randy is doing, and that is what makes it special.”

December 7 - December 13

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

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HE astronomical event of the year is unfolding in front of our eyes, and you don’t even need a telescope to appreciate it.

That’s the ultra-close conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, which has been unfolding for months and reaches a climax on the 21st. I keep emphasizing that planetary motions are a process, not one-night events, and they’re your opportunity to actually watch the planets move and to see changes in the sky. Jupiter and Saturn will be at their closest on the 21st, and the news media will focus on and hype that night as if only that one night mattered, but regular readers of the "Sky Report" know better.

As the week begins, Jupiter is a quarter of the way up the southwest sky as darkness falls, and Jupiter is so bright, it’s the first “star” to appear.

On the 7th, fainter Saturn sits a scant 1½° to the upper left of Jupiter. This is three times the diameter of the moon and less than the width of a finger held at arm’s length, so they’re especially close. You can easily see them together in binoculars and even in wideangle low-power telescopes.

But, Jupiter is moving toward Saturn, and on the 13th, their

separation has decreased to less one degree! Watch them nightly, and notice the change.

Also in the evening sky is the orange planet Mars, brighter than any star and high in the southeast as darkness falls; it’s visible until well after midnight. Brilliant Venus is in the morning sky, where it rises two hours before the sun and is very pretty as dawn approaches.

The year’s best meteor shower, the Geminids, peaks on the nights of the 13th and the 14th with most meteors falling after midnight. These slow meteors are debris shed by asteroid Phaethon, which is highly unusual as other meteors come from comets, but perhaps Phaethon is a “dead” comet since it has a cometlike orbit. These meteors radiate from the direction of the constellation Gemini, and hence their name, although

they’re seen all over the sky.

You might see one meteor a minute, including faint ones.

Dress warmly!

As always, Google “Geminids” and “Phaethon” for much more information.

A total eclipse of the sun happens on the 14th, but it’s visible only from southern South America; there’s nothing to see from North America.

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

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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

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-

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org Bus Route Driver in Boulder Para-Professionals at All Schools Substitutes for Custodians, Food Service, and Teachers Food Service Worker at Boulder Elementary School SALARY: Please see 2020-2021 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule.

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

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

Please direct questions to: AES Head Teacher Robin Gibbs (435-624-3221) BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322) BVES Principal Pete Peterson (775-962-1878) BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-679-8835) EES/EHS Principal Peter Baksis (435-826-4205) PES Principal Robert Prince (435-676-8847) PMS/PHS Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-8805) Superintendent John Dodds (435-676-8821) Online application available: www.garfk12.org Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

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

Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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

tistry.

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

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

• New graduates may apply.

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

• 401K Match up to 5%.

• Sick hours.

• Holiday pay.

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

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

• Malpractice insurance covered.

• Licensure and credentialing is covered.

• Disability insurance (1/2 covered.)

• Salary is negotiable and Contingent on experience.

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

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

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

CLEANING/HOUSEKEEPER BICKNELL CLINIC Wayne Community Health Centers, Inc. is seeking a cleaning/housekeeper for our Bicknell Clinic.

This would include general daily cleaning of the building, along with thorough cleaning of frequently touched areas and patient areas.

This is a full time position with benefit package/insurance.

Hours will be flexible at $12 an hour, Monday through Friday, during clinic hours and some swing shift hours.

You must be able to pass a back ground check and to be self-motivated to complete all tasks.

Please submit your resume to Darci Elmer at Wayne Community Health Center: darci@waynechc.org This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

CAPITOL REEF CIDER WORKS BICKNELL Capitol Reef Cider Works of Bicknell, Utah is looking for intelligent dedicated employees to advance our apple orchard and cider operation. Reliability and good physical fitness are required.

Full-time and part-time positions available.

Preferred Skills: Construction, Welding, Automotive Mechanics, Biology, Horticulture.

Email resumes and questions to: capitolreefciderworks@gmail.com

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Please stop by in person to complete an application.

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

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

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

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

sudoku Answers for this week

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Dixie National Forest Christmas Tree Permits Available Online CEDAR CITY - Christmas tree permits for National Forest System lands on the Dixie National Forest are available for purchase online through Recreation.gov, designated forest and local vendor locations.

The U.S. Forest Service Christmas Tree Program is designed for families, businesses, and institutions wishing to cut their own trees for decorating. Christmas tree permits are issued on a firstcome, first-serve basis, with a limit of two trees per household. Permits are nonrefundable and nontransferable, and only valid through December 31, 2020.

The Dixie National Forest decided to move permit sales to Recreation.gov as an added convenience for visitors, as well as provide an alternative to in-person transactions at Dixie National Forest offices that remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

To purchase a Christmas tree permit online valid for the Dixie National Forest, visit Recreation.gov National Forest Christmas Tree Permits at http://bit.ly/ dixie-christmas-trees. It is important to carefully read the overview and need-to-

know information prior to purchasing the permit. Visitors will need to set up or login to a Recreation.gov account to complete the transaction.

Please, be aware that if purchasing through Recreation. gov, there will be an additional fee of $2.50 per transaction.

Cutting a Christmas tree on the Dixie National Forest is a great holiday tradition for many families and helps with hazardous fuels reduction by removing smaller trees from the forest.

Details about designated cutting areas and types of trees that may be cut can be found at http://bit.ly/dixiechristmas-trees.

Following are some tips to make your experience more enjoyable.

• Plan your trip. Check the weather, bring plenty of warm clothes, water, emergency food, tire chains, shovel, a saw or axe to cut your tree, and a tarp and rope to bring it home.

Make sure you have a full tank of gas when you leave and are prepared for changing conditions in the mountains! Also, let someone know where you are going and when you plan to be back.

• Keep vehicles on desig-

nated roads and be aware of changing weather and road conditions. Wet dirt roads can quickly turn to mud, making it possible to get stuck and causing damage to road, soil and water resources.

• Cut your tree early in the season before favorite cutting areas can’t be reached because of snow.

• Cut the tree as close as possible to the ground and leave as little of a stump as possible.

• Attach the permit on the tree where it will be easily visible with the tree packed or tied on your vehicle for transport home.

• To help keep your tree fresh, cut at least one inch off the base when you get home and stand the tree in a container of water in a cool, shaded area, checking the water level daily.

Permits are $10.00 for a tree up to 10 feet and $20.00 for a tree 11 feet to 20 feet, with an additional $2.50 added to the online transaction at www.recreation.gov.

Christmas tree permits are available at the following locations and can be used on any district in the Dixie National Forest. Once you arrive at the office listed below, call the number on the Christmas Tree Poster in the window to get your permit.

Permits can be purchased from our local vendors: • Hurst Ace Hardware at 165 S Main St, Cedar City • Cottam’s 66 Station, 79 East Main, Escalante • Clarke’s Country Market, 141 North Main, Tropic • Antimony Merc, 10 North Hwy 22, Antimony • Hall’s Store, 425 North Hwy 12, Boulder Pine Valley Ranger Dis-

Escalante Prevention Coalition has the opportunity to provide Suicide Prevention Training classes to the Escalante/Boulder Communities. We are encouraging all Businesses, religious groups, families etc, to sign up and take advantage of a useful skill we all can use, especially in the difficult times we are facing in 2020.

trict: The Public Information Center is currently closed and unable to sell permits. For questions related to permits, please call (435) 688-3200 Monday through Friday 8 a.m.

– 4:30 p.m. Only Pinyon Pine and Juniper tree species may be cut.

Cedar City Ranger District: Call (435) 865-3700.

Permits are available and can be purchased at the Cedar City Ranger District office located at 1789 N Wedgewood Ln., Cedar City, UT 84721, Monday through Friday 8 a.m.

– 4:30 p.m. Only White Fir, Subalpine Fir, Pinyon Pine and Juniper tree may be cut.

Powell Ranger District: Call (435) 676-9300. Permits are available and can be purchased at the Powell Ranger District office, 225 East Center Street, Panguitch, Utah from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. All species of trees can be cut, except bristlecone pine.

Escalante Ranger District: Escalante Interagency Visitor Center is currently closed and unable to sell permits. Permits are available from vendors in the towns of Antimony, Tropic, Escalante and Boulder. All species of trees can be cut, except bristlecone pine.

Each permit is valid to cut one tree and must be validated by completely filling in required information on the permit. The permit must then be secured to the tree trunk between the limbs in a place visible during transport of the tree from the forest.

Additionally, in support of Every Kid Outdoors, the Dixie National Forest will offer one free holiday tree cutting permit to fourth graders who have a valid paper or durable Every Kid Outdoors pass. The free holiday tree cutting permit will not be available at local vendors, but is available online at http://bit. ly/dixie-christmas-trees and curbside at Dixie National Forest offices listed above and the Public Information Center in St George. The tag may be used in any open area administered by the Dixie National Forest.

—Dixie National Forest

December 3, 2020

Winter Season Changes at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Courtesy National Park Service

Scenic snow-capped Navajo Mountain and Lake Powell.

GLEN CANYON N.R.A - Visitors to Lees Ferry and Lake Powell are advised annual winter season changes in operations are occurring. The following buildings and water dependent amenities will be closed for winterization in the following order: The pumpout station at the Stateline Launch Ramp is closed for the season. The closest alternative is located at the Wahweap Marina’s main ramp.

Due to the early onset of freezing temperatures, the following facilities will be closed effective immediately: • Halls Crossing fish cleaning station • Hite fish cleaning station, porta potty dump and upper camping area • Bullfrog fish cleaning station, porta potty dump and picnic area restrooms • Bullfrog - Stanton Creek microflush toilets • The Wahweap District and Antelope Point fish cleaning stations • Any outside drinking fountains that could be damaged due to freezing temperatures The following facilities were closed for the season on November 15: • The Lees Ferry Campground’s Recreational Vehicle (RV) pumpout and flushing water for the RV dump. The campground remains open (no reservations, first come first served).

• Restrooms at Wahweap’s Swim Beach and Picnic Grounds. (Public restrooms are available at the Wahweap Campground’s Store.)

The following facilities were closed for the season on November 25: • Halls Crossing boat pumpout

• Bullfrog boat pumpout will resume winter hours, there will be no potable or nonpotable water available at the pumpout for the winter season. Anyone wishing to use the pumpout when it is not turned on can call dispatch to request assistance.

The phone number is posted on the winter hours signage.

The following facilities were closed for the season on December 1: • At the Lone Rock Beach Primitive Campground (BPC), the main restrooms with flush toilets will close. Microflush toilets are available for campers to use, scattered throughout the area. Campers are reminded that it is prohibited to bury waste on the beach. (The microflush toilets and campground are open year-round at Lone Rock BPC.) • The Dangling Rope Marina and all facilities will close for the season. Boaters are advised to plan ahead, as no boat fuel will be available between the Wahweap Marina downlake and the Halls Crossing/Bullfrog Marinas uplake during this seasonal closure.

• The Stateline Launch Ramp and public restroom.

• The Castle Rock Cut becomes unnavigable at lake elevation between 3586 and 3584. At the current rate the lake level is dropping, it is expected the buoys will be pulled the first week of December, unless the lake hits those water elevations earlier.

The park wishes everyone an enjoyable and safe winter season!

—National Park Service