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Shooting Skills and Safety Highlighted at Entrada Community Dinner on February 19
Utah Highway Patrol Thanks Garfield Memorial for Their Service to Garfield County
by Tessa Barkan
BOULDER - At the February Boulder Town Council meeting, presentations were given by Falyn Owens, Executive Director of the Garfield County Office of Tourism, and Kaden Figgins, Directory of Economic Development of Garfield County. Figgins began by discussing implications of Senate Bill 95 in the legislature this year. Instead of the previous Fast Track program, the current proposal is leaning towards allocating $200,000 to each county. This money will then be allocated by a CED board of each county, made of members such as a mayor, a business owner and a citizen. Figgins stated that the CED board “should be as diverse as possible” to ensure that all towns are represented. Figgins also discussed plans for a Museum and Science Center in Escalante, a brain-child of County Commissioner Jerry Taylor, who was in attendance. As new species of dinosaurs have been discovered in Grand StaircaseBoulder Council Cont'd on page 3
Garfield Memorial Hospital Receives Community Partner Award
Kay Allen of Teasdale shooting an arrow around 1950. WAYNE COUNTY Whether capturing cattle rustlers in the 1890s or defending the country in conflicts around the world, Wayne County has a history of keeping its citizens safe. On May 2, 1892, George Chappell was named the first sheriff of the newly formed Wayne County. At least five Wayne County men served in the Spanish-American War and eighty-one in World War
I. About 15 percent of the county's population served in World War II. Residents continued their service in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, along with more recent military conflicts (Murphy, 1999). The 4-H Western Heritage Shooting Sports project includes the categories of archery, muzzleloading, pistol, rifle, and shotgun categories. Youth have been learning about sports safety includ-
BLM Releases Approved Resource Management Plans for BENM, GSENM, and KEPA
Courtesy Annette Lamb
ing hunter education, law enforcement, and basic shooting skills. On Wednesday, February 19 at 6 PM a free community dinner will be held at the Wayne County Community Center to celebrate our cultural heritage of shooting sports and safety. Individuals and families alike are invited to explore historical collections, try traditional crafts, and enjoy a slide show of historical photos. A local mountain man re-enactor and two flint knappers will be demonstrating traditional skills. Participants will be invited to
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PANGUITCH - On February 10, 2020 Garfield Memorial Hospital received the Community Partner Award from the Utah Highway Patrol for their outstanding service to the people of Utah. This award is given annually to individuals or companies that have served their community and assisted the Utah Highway Patrol in providing professional police and traffic services. It was presented by Sergeant Benjamin Cox at the Garfield Memorial Hospital. In thanks to the staff of Garfield Memorial, Cox states that "Garfield Memorial Hospital has been an outstanding partner in serving the people
of Utah and Garfield County. You have been a great supporter of our goal of zero fatalities. You have allowed our Child Passenger Safety Technicians to educate each new mother and father that has had a baby in your facility. You have always been willing to help gather blood evidence on our DUI cases. You have allowed us access to your emergency room to interview arrested subjects. On November 17, 2019 you worked tirelessly to obtain blood samples on a DUI crash subject. Nearly an
DELTA - It's a sight you have to see to believe: Thousands of geese lifting off Gunnison Bend Reservoir amid honks and the beating of wings. If you want to see the incredible spectacle yourself, head to the annual Delta Snow Goose Festival later this month. The festival, hosted by the Delta Chamber of Commerce, will be held Feb. 21–
22 at Gunnison Bend Reservoir, west of Delta. Part of the festival includes a free snow goose viewing event hosted by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. As many as 20,000 geese — mostly snow geese — have been at the reservoir during past festivals. Except
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Watch the Sky Turn White at Annual Delta Snow Goose Festival
Snow Goose Festival
Utah Legislature Backtracks on Tax Reform
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by Decker Westenburg, Capital West News Service
SALT LAKE CITY Gov. Herbert signed a repeal Tuesday night to a controversial tax reform nearly six weeks after it was passed unanimously in the Utah Senate and with a nearly unanimous vote in the state House of Representatives. During a special legislative session in December, the tax reform was proposed and Bob Wick
The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM) boundaries, along with those of Bears Ears National Monument (BENM), was modified in Proclamation 9682. The BLM recently released its Approved Resource Management plans for GSENM, BENM, and for the Kanab Escalante Planning Area. Through the PresidenSALT LAKE CITY - The Kaiparowits, and EscalanBureau of Land Management te Canyons units of the tial proclamations and these (BLM) took the following acGrand Staircase-Escalan- management plans, all public tions on February 6, 2020: te National Monument lands have remained under Federal management. As a re• Signed Records of Deci(GSENM); and sion (ROD) and released • Issued a ROD and Ap- sult of the Proclamations and the Approved Monuproved RMP for the Kanab changed conditions, the BLM ment Management Plans Escalante Planning Area developed new land use plans for Bears Ears National (KEPA), which encom- for the monuments and KEPA. passes the Federal lands Bears Ears National Monument (BENM) (in conjunction with the U.S. excluded from the GSENM Monument by Presidential ProclamaThe BENM encompasses Forest Service (USFS)), tion 9682. two monument units, Shash consistent with PresidenOn Dec. 4, 2017, two Jáa and Indian Creek. Shash tial Proclamation 9681; proclamations Jáa is approximately 129,980 • Issued a ROD and Ap- Presidential proved Resource Man- were signed that sized the acres and is jointly adminisagement Plans (RMPs) boundaries within the BENM tered by the BLM and USFS. Indian Creek is approximately for the Grand Staircase, and GSENM. 71,896 acres, solely administered by the BLM. Collec-
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Mostly sunny with some clouds, with a slight change of rain/ snow on Sunday. Highs in the high 30s and 40s; lows will be in the teens. Chance of precip on Sunday is 30%. Winds variable from 6 to 14 mph.
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passed as SB2001. The bill would raise costs on groceries while decreasing the income tax. Along with groceries, the tax would also create new taxes on a variety of new services such as newspapers subscriptions, dating services, Uber rides, and others. Opponents of the tax reform package consisted of at least 152,000 Utahns who
signed referendum petitions, hoping to repeal the package. Opponents expressed concern about whether the bill put financial pressure on the lower class, specifically in regard to the grocery tax. Utahns requested that the referendum be voted on in the November Tax Reform
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The Spectacular Colors of Capitol Reef National Park
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Republican Senators Vote to Deny Witnesses Because Facts Would Convict Them
Thinking about the Republican Senators' votes to deny witnesses during Trump's impeachment trial, apparently because, were they to honor their oaths to uphold the Constitution, they know the facts would convict him, I am reminded of the following statement from the author, Evan Osnos, in his
book, When Tyranny Takes Hold: "Tyranny does not begin with violence; it begins with the first gesture of collaboration. Its most enduring crime is drawing decent men and women into its siege of truth." Gwendolyn Zeta, Escalante
Praise be to Senator Romney
Well, at least one Utah senator had the guts to incur the wrath of our vengeful President and the soulless Republican party. Praise be to Senator Romney. The only possible reasons to not find
Trump guilty is out of fear, ignorance, or denial. I wonder what was Senator Lee's reason? Tom Stechschulte, Hatch
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A Tragic Day for the Utah Shakespeare Festival Founder Fred C. Adams Passes Away at Age 89
CEDAR CITY - “Wherever the bright sun of heaven shall shine, his honor and the greatness of his name shall be” (William Shakespeare, Henry VIII). It is with deep sadness that the Utah Shakespeare Festival and Southern Utah University share the news that Fred C. Adams, founder of the Festival, passed away early today in Cedar City, Utah. The state’s most prominent arts leader, Adams made a deep and lasting impact on everyone he met, and it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our leader and friend. Words can’t express our sorrow or grief at this time. “Fred was a genius,” said Governor Gary R. Herbert. “He truly was the visionary behind the Utah Shakespeare Festival, which is beloved by both our state and our nation. Fred was one of a kind, and he will be sorely missed. We join with all Utahns in expressing condolences to his family.” “Fred Adams was a visionary leader, one of a handful of great artistic geniuses that helped create the regional non-profit theatre movement,” added Frank Mack, executive producer. “His invention of the Utah Shakespeare Festival is a great innovation that forever changed the destiny of the state of Utah, Cedar City, and the country. I got to know Fred not only as a mentor and an organizational leader, but as a friend who I’ll miss profoundly. However, I’m dedicated, along with the entire Festival community, to preserving and advancing his legacy and vision. Our entire organization joins his family in mourning.” Adams founded the Utah Shakespeare Festival in 1961 with his late wife Barbara Gaddie Adams. Under his guidance, the Festival grew from a budget of $1,000 and approximately 3,000 paid admissions in 1962 to an annual attendance today of approximately 100,000 and an annual budget of more than $8 million. The Festival is considered one of the most prestigious theatres in the United
States and has received the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, an Emmy Award, and the Utah Best of State Award, among other accolades. During the past years, Adams nurtured the Festival and arts in Utah in many ways. He directed all three plays the first season in 1962: The Taming of the Shrew, Hamlet, and The Merchant of Venice. He was also the main fundraiser, producer, and cheerleader of the fledgling company. He worked tirelessly to have the Festival’s first permanent building constructed: the Adams Memorial Shakespeare Theatre, named for Thomas and Luella Adams (the parents of Utah philanthropist Grace Tanner, wife of Obert C. Tanner). The building was finished in 1977 and was the home of the Festival every summer through 2015. He was also instrumental in building the Randall L. Jones Theatre in 1989, which later became the first building on the new Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts, which was completed in 2016 and included three theatres: the Randall Theatre and the new Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre and Eileen and Allen Anes Studio Theatre. “Fred is the most creative, passionate and tireless person I have ever known,” said Southern Utah University President Scott L. Wyatt. “In the Utah arts world he was without equal. No one has elevated the reputation of Southern Utah University and Cedar City more than him. Without doubt, he will remain in the hearts of thousands who knew him and countless others who were blessed by the art he created.” Adams was the consummate theatre professional. He was part teacher, part actor, part director, part producer, and a friend to all who worked with him. He spent much of his time crafting the future for the Festival as he met with artists and administrators to ensure the artistic integrity of the Festival’s plays, educational offerings, and numerous peripheral activities. He was a Fred C. Adams Cont'd on page 5
Tax Reform: "The Senate
Minority Democratic Caucus released a statement that said the process was an excellent example of what can be achieved when working to accomplish what the people of the State of Utah want. Signing petitions and raising public awareness about legislative concerns has shown to be an effective way to have public opinion heard, especially with matters affecting basic necessities and everyday life." Tax Reform
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election, but the Legislature repealed it before it reached that level. Representatives expressed concern about whether it should be repealed or continue to the referendum in November. Sen. Wayne Harper, RTaylorsville, voted in favor of the repeal. “The right thing is to go in and repeal this now so people are not getting one tax bill and that is being returned. This is the right thing to do,” Harper said. Rep. Francis Gibson, RMapleton, sponsored HB185. After nearly nine months of discussion, a statewide tour, 18 public meetings, and 60plus hours of public comment, the tax restructuring bill was passed in a special session. “There were quite a lot of good things in that bill, but many people in the state of Utah do not agree with this tax restructuring. HB185 looks to repeal that,” Gibson said. Rep. Joel Briscoe, DSalt Lake, voted in favor of repeal. “I do not regret my participation on the task force. I learned a lot. I learned that
Utahns care. Even in some of the areas you wouldn’t think you would get 100 or 200 people to come out, they came,” Briscoe said. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Lyle Hillyard, R-Logan, expressed his respect for the state of Utah before the state senate on Tuesday. “It was a great experience to meet people who cared very deeply about the state,” Hillyard said. The bill passed in the House by a vote of 70-1, repealing the second largest tax cut in the history of the state of Utah. The Senate Minority Democratic Caucus released a statement that said the process was an excellent example of what can be achieved when working to accomplish what the people of the State of Utah want. Signing petitions and raising public awareness about legislative concerns has shown to be an effective way to have public opinion heard, especially with matters affecting basic necessities and everyday life. Capital West News is a service offered by BYU Daily Universe, student newspaper of Brigham Young University.
Community Dinner: "On
Wednesday, February 19 at 6 PM a free community dinner will be held at the Wayne County Community Center to celebrate our cultural heritage of shooting sports and safety." Community Dinner Cont'd from page 1
create a leather project, decorate a bandana, and test their shooting skills at a Nerf gun sequence challenge. If you're planning to join us, please call the USU Extension/4-H Office at 435-836-1312. From vests, chaps, and jackets to saddles, western heritage features a wide range of leatherwork. Do you have traditional western leather items or Old West clothes to display? Or, do you do leatherwork yourself? If so, share your talents!
You can help preserve our amazing past by contributing historical photos, collections, or demonstrations to the project. Go to Facebook or contact Project Director Annette Lamb at alamb@eduscapes.com or 435-425-3415. This project is made possible through a generous grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Entrada Institute and Wayne County USU Extension. LIKE us at facebook.com/sparkinghumanities. —Annette Lamb, Entrada Institute
Grace Christian Church Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7-8:00 p.m. Psalms 119:105 Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path
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Boulder Town Council: Escalante Science Center, 2020 Bryce Award: "A special thanks to the Hospital administration, and Beyond, Boulder event funding, and EMT training reimbursement discussed. Boulder Council Cont'd from page 1
Escalante National Monument, this would provide a place for some of the findings. It would also provide educational opportunities and jobs. Owens began by providing a peek at the 2020 Bryce and Beyond Campaign. A PR event scavenger hunt contest will occur this summer, which will ask visitors to take pictures in places such as Kodachrome and Bryce Canyon, as well as the Burr Trail and Anasazi State Park Museum. Following this, concerns from the public were addressed about how event funding was issued by the Travel Council. Owens stated that funding is granted to events based on the goal of increasing Transient Room Taxes (TRT) and overnight stays throughout Garfield County, and that Boulder events did not fully meet these requirements based on their advertising. The two events that Boulder requested funding for, the Cliff Notes Writing Conference and Music in the Park summer series (a total of $6,000 requested), were not fully funded (a total of $2,500 was awarded), whereas all other events in the county, where funding was given, were fully funded at the amount requested. Three events in Panguitch did not receive any funding because, as Owens stated, the events did not match the requirements of increasing TRT and overnight stays. Approximately $2,950 remained unappropriated in the Travel Council budget. Additionally, it was pointed out that in the last few years, funding for Boulder events has declined from $9,000 per year to $2,500 this year, even though attendance at Boulder events based on data is growing. It was stated that while most boards have a rubric that they use with specific criteria to assign funding, the Travel Council uses no such tool. Owens stated that the Council is working on developing one. Residents also pointed out that Boulder draws in tourists who are looking for “small-scale quiet use personal-touch” opportunities. These tourists must pass through the County anyway and, therefore, contribute to the economies of
neighboring towns. Criteria for assigning funds should be based on what particular towns want rather than a generalized tourism plan. Taylor stated that he understands this and that “We want Boulder to be what Boulder wants to be.” However, it was countered that this support is not happening based on the funding. In terms of the Writing Conference, it was stated that the event had been fully funded in the past and numbers in attendance have grown each year based on collected data. The Boulder Writing Conference is the longest running writing conference in the state, and the $3,000 requested of the Travel Council is only a small part of the $9,000 to $14,000 yearly cost. As part of the Utah Humanities Book Festival, the Conference shares in their advertising campaigns and is advertised in Now Playing Utah. The Conference brings in people from across the country who spend money in town. While the difference of filling thirty lodging rooms may not make much of a difference in larger towns, this difference is meaningful in Boulder, which should be taken into the Council’s considerations. In terms of Music in the Park, a main idea behind the event was helping local businesses in August and July when less tourists pass through town. While these events do appeal to local people, they are also advertised in places with broader audiences such as Now Playing Utah. Another concern voiced was that the Travel Council no longer funds any July 4th events. It was stated that the Boulder July 4th event is their biggest tourism event of the year. Heritage Day was converted into this event, and the marketing shifted specifically to bring in outside people, which is what the Travel Council had been looking for before deciding that they would no longer fund July 4th events. Numbers provided by the Boulder Community Alliance included that last year’s event led to 160 room bookings and 105 meals eaten in Boulder. Other towns receive funding for July 24th, as well as Memorial Day and Labor Day events. It was stated that because Boulder 4th of July pulls in people from around
the world, this event should be considered for funding. “We definitely need to fix some of the event criteria, but I think it’s developed a lot better,” stated Owens. She stated that in the past there was no real application process and that “This is a learning and growing thing and there is obviously room for improvement.” Another resident brought up the recent permitting of hut-to-hut biking tours, from a company out of Las Vegas. This has passed despite lacking support from Boulder residents, as it is not in line with quiet-use tourism. The trail will go from Brian Head to Sand Creek, and the permitting will be re-evaluated on a yearly basis. Taylor stated that the reason it stops in Sand Creek is because of the resistance from Boulder residents. However, a member of the public stated that Sand Creek is still “too close.” Taylor replied that he would be willing to push for it stopping further back towards Escalante, such as by Posey Lake. Following these presentations and comments was a discussion of EMT training reimbursement. In the past, the Town has reimbursed trainees for taking the courses after the course has been completed. The issue of reimbursing trainees who want reimbursement on an ongoing basis, in order to make the training financially possible, was brought up. The Town decided that with the current cases, reimbursement for rooms, and mileage and meals based on state-rates, will be issued immediately for the weekends previously attended, and will be issued on a bi-weekly basis for the rest of training. More discussion will occur on creating a firm policy for the future, and a committee will be formed to work on the EMT incentive program. Amendments to the budget were then made. Of the approximate $81,000 in surplus, $5,000 was allocated to Recreation including events, $20,000 to EMS, and the rest to Capital Projects. The Boulder Town Council meets at the Community Center on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm.
doctors, nursing staff, lab technicians, Radiology, and many others for helping the community of Garfield County."
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Sergeant Benjamin Cox presents Garfield Memorial staff with the Community Partner Award for "their outstanding service to the people of Utah." Pictured above from left to right is Jolene Pollock, Cade Harland, Brady Eyre, Missy Barney, Susan Harris, Alberto Vasquez, Benjamin Cox, Bree Shakespeare, Jessica Tait. Award
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hour was spent attempting to draw blood for our purposes. In this case and many others, you have used your own supplies and time to facilitate the gathering of this much needed evidence. Whenever we respond to a patient involved in a motor vehicle crash, you have welcomed us and allowed us to work directly with the patient. On September 20, 2019, you
worked miracles providing for the needs of the patients involved in a bus crash near Bryce Canyon. Two days after the bus crash, there was another crash involving Koreans and French tourists. Garfield Memorial Hospital provided translating services, via an IPad, to help us complete the crash report. Many of your employees have helped with translations and in gathering crash information on a regular basis. A special thanks to the
Hospital administration, doctors, nursing staff, lab technicians, Radiology, and many others for helping the community of Garfield County. Not only have you served your community, you have helped the Utah Highway Patrol meet its mission to provide professional police and traffic services. We could not effectively do our job without your continued support! Thank you, Garfield Memorial Hospital." —Utah Highway Patrol
HB36: Utah Lawmakers Propose Changes to Voter Registration Deadlines
by Anna Bryner, Capital West News Service SALT LAKE CITY - ing and in-person voting on tered in Utah, Harrison said. McKenzie added that certain Utah voters would be able to Election Day, Harrison said. Harrison said that the details in the existing statregister up to 11 days prior to an election under amendments bill helps to reduce the confu- ute are outdated because the proposed to Utah Election sion that can stem from mul- forms that poll workers use tiple registration deadlines. have changed. Code. According to McKenzie, HB36, a bill sponsored Currently, Utah has different deadlines for voter registraHB36 is more general and by Rep. Suzanne Harrison, D-Draper, would consolidate tion based on whether the reg- will remove “antiquated secUtah’s voter registration dead- istration is completed online, tions of the statute that are no longer applicable to what we lines to a single deadline of 11 by mail or in person. Davis County Elections do in the state of Utah.” days prior to an election. The Rep. Patrice Arent, Dbill would still permit same- Manager Brian McKenzie, day voter registration on Elec- who was involved in drafting Millcreek, voiced her support HB36, said that technology for the bill. tion Day. “I think that this bill is Harrison said at a hearing and other resources make the Jan. 28, HB36 “establishes a 11-day deadline feasible for an important clean-up,” she norm and a clear expectation county employees to distrib- said. “It provides a couple of for our citizens of what to ex- ute ballots to registered voters clarifications that we needed in time for the election. to have in the law already.” pect with each election.” “Our first goal was to HB36 passed unaniAs part of the proposed amendments, all Utah vot- simplify that so that we could mously in the committee ers would receive a ballot in more easily communicate,” he meeting and will move on to the House floor for voting. the mail for every election in said. In addition to modifying Capital West News is a which they are eligible to vote unless they request otherwise. the voter registration deadline, service offered by BYU Daily Although ballots would be HB36 updates statutory code Universe, student newspaper mailed, voters would still be to reflect how the election of Brigham Young University. able to participate in early vot- process is currently adminis-
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The Panguitch Wrestlers are the 2020 State Champions in a Run Away; sixteen Wrestlers Come Away with Medals, with the Cats Having a Score of 213, Rich 151, Piute 140; Wylee Fawson was the Outstanding Wrestler and Dr. Marshall was Outstanding Coach. 1ST PLACE WINNERS: Korbin Atkin # 132 – 11 GRADE Hunter Marshall #170 – 12 GRADE Korban Osburn #106 – 9 GRADE Kyle Heaton #152 – 12 GRADE Kevin Bridges # 182 – 12 GRADE Thomas Marshall #113 – 10 GRADE Wade Christensen # 220 – 11 GRADE Wyah Tebbs # 220 – 12 GRADE Wylee Fawson #145 – 12 GRADE 3rd PLACE WINNERS: 4TH PLACE WINNERS: 2ND PLACE WINNERS: Bryson Henrie # 138 -120 – 9 GRADE Dylan Sawyer # 152 -12 GRADE Hunter Dickinson #113 – 9 GRADE Cael Houston #138 – 9 GRADE Arik Blevins # 280 – 9 GRADE Porter Shoppe #126 – 11 GRADE Cairo Houston # 160 – 12 GRADE This was the first State urge everyone to come to next 14 pizzas, 60 pretzels and 20# missing their first two layups Championship that we have year’s State meet. It is quite of popcorn. Many thanks to all and trailed the Buffalos, 21 to been to, and there weren’t any an experience, and, if you of those that helped out and all 5, after the first quarter. The parking places left anywhere, look at the grade of our kids, of those BV fans who came Cats played the rest of the I got the idea that this was a they should be favored again hungry to the game. game pretty even, but they had really big deal. The inside of next year. This was the Cat's Saturday night’s game dug themselves into too big of the UVC was jammed. We first Wrestling Champion- against Milford was a differ- hole to make up the difference. lucked out and found where ship in 20 years. In that meet, ent story; the Cats dominated Valley took the game, 42-27. the PHS section was, and a they wound up in a tie. How- this game, winning 53 to 35. The Cats hosted the Milford couple of seats were avail- ever, the previous year, they Again, the scoring was pretty Tigers last Friday night, and able. The events started off were the outright champs, and equal, with Kyly Fullmer with the tigers were too much to with all of the athletes enter- Coach Marshall was a senior 10, Kyler Bennett 10, Marc handle and took away a 68 to ing the stadium under flash- on the team. Certonio with 12, and Pax- 38 victory. Kiesa Miller had ing lights, with both 1A and The Boy's Basketball ton Wolfley with 12. The Cats 21, and a very sick Mataya 2A coming in at the same Team had another split week ended up in 4th place in Re- Barney ended up with 12. The time. Then, the Referees pre- in a huge attended game gion and will be in a play-in Cats lost three of some of the sented Frank Houston with against the Bryce Valley Mus- game tonight against Water best players from last year’s the Golden Whistle Award, tangs. It seemed that the whole Canyon. The game will be at Championship team (one who for his 48 years of referee- town came out to cheer the 6:00 PM and will be the only scored 81 3-pointers), and you ing. The new breed of refs Mustangs, and they weren’t game played. There will be just can’t make up for that. are really tall, and they all disappointed. Bryce Valley a concession stand open, so The Lady Cats also have a knelt down for a picture with just had too many horses, win- come hungry. The Region 20 play-in game tonight. They Frank. The events really ning a close game, 46 to 40. tournament will continue on are in fifth place and have to ran smoothly, with both the The Cat's scoring was pretty Friday and Saturday at UVC travel over to Bryce Valley for 1A and 2A competing at the equal, with Kyler Bennett in Richfield. their game. They also will be same time. During the awards with 11, Paxton Wolfley with The Lady Cats didn’t playing at UVC on Friday and ceremony, the Cats had medal 13 and Ryker Hatch chipping have a very good week, losing Saturday. winners in every category in 10. The concession stand both games. Down at Valley, but the 190# weight. I would really did a big night, selling the Cats got off to a poor start,
Callie Ward, Utah State University Extension Assistant Professor, Garfield County
Fact and Fiction About the 2020 U.S. Census It comes around every ten years, and hard to believe it is time to participate in another U.S. Census. Below is information from the Federal Trade Commission, in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau, about the facts and fiction on how the 2020 Census process works. It includes the information you will — and won’t — be asked for, and red flags to help you spot and report scams. The Process: In midMarch 2020, the Census Bureau will start mailing out (and, in some areas, hand delivering) invitations to participate in the 2020 Census. You should get yours by April 1. You can respond online, by phone or by mail. The Census Bureau has
an important job: to count every person living in the United States. Starting in May 2020, census takers will start visiting homes that haven’t responded to make sure everyone is counted. If you aren’t home or can’t come to the door, the census taker will come back up to six times. Each time, they’ll leave a door hanger with a phone number so you can call to schedule a visit. The Questions: The census questionnaire asks how many people are in the home at the time you complete the form; their sex, age, race, ethnicity; their relationships to one another; phone number; and whether you own or rent the home. For the full list of questions on the 2020 Census, visit 2020census.gov. Signs of a Scam: Scammers may pose as census takers to get your personal infor-
mation — and then use it to commit identity theft and other frauds. But there are ways you can identify official census takers. Census takers must show a photo ID with the U.S. Department of Commerce seal and an expiration date. If you ask, the census taker will give you a supervisor’s contact information and/or the census regional office phone number for verification. The Census Bureau will NEVER ask for your full Social Security number, bank account or credit card numbers, money or donations, or anything on behalf of a political party. The 2020 Census will not ask citizenship status. The Census Bureau may call you as part of their followup and quality control efforts. They also might call if you’re not home, when a census taker stops by or when a personal visit is not convenient. Calls
will come from one of the Census Bureau’s contact centers or from a field representative. Because it’s hard to trust caller ID, visit 2020census.gov to learn how to identify phone numbers you can use to check on any calls you get. If you suspect fraud, call 800-923-8282 to speak with a local Census Bureau representative. You can also file a report with the FTC at FTC.gov/ Complaint. Your reports may help law enforcement agencies launch investigations that could stop imposters and other fraudsters in their tracks. Make sure you have the latest and most accurate information about the 2020 Census. Visit 2020 Census Rumors to fact-check and ask questions. Sources: consumer.ftc. gov, 2020census.gov
February 13, 2020
66th Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to be Southern Utah University’s 2020 Commencement Speaker
distinguished career in higher education, serving as Stanford University’s Provost from 1993 to 1999. Secretary Rice has served as a faculty member at Stanford since 1981. Currently, she is the Denning Professor in Global Business and the Economy at the Stanford Graduate School of Business; the Thomas and Barbara Stephenson Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the Hoover Institution; and a professor of PolitCourtesy Southern Utah University ical Science at Stanford Condoleezza Rice, the 66th Sec- University. retary of State, will be the 2020 Secretary Rice graduation commencement will be introduced by speaker for Southern Utah Uni- former Utah Governor versity. Mike Leavitt. Rice and CEDAR CITY - Secre- Leavitt served together as tary Condoleezza Rice, the members of President George 66th Secretary of State, will W. Bush’s Cabinet. “Condoleezza Rice is the serve as Southern Utah University’s 2020 commence- personification of the Ameriment speaker, SUU President can dream,” said former Governor Leavitt. “Rising from Scott L. Wyatt announced. The annual graduation the segregated South, she receremony will take place lied on her drive, intelligence, and the benefits of higher April 24. “We are honored that Sec- education to reach heights retary Rice has accepted our few have accomplished. I’m invitation to speak at Southern proud that she’s speaking Utah University’s 2020 com- at my alma mater, Southern mencement ceremony,” said Utah University.” Secretary Rice earned SUU President Wyatt. “Secretary Rice’s place in history is her bachelor’s degree in powell established. She’s spent litical science from the Uniher entire career breaking versity of Denver, her masdown barriers, reaching the ter’s from the University of highest points in both higher Notre Dame and her Ph.D. education and in government, from the Graduate School of International Studies at the and living a life well-lived.” In appreciation of Rice’s University of Denver. Founded in 1897, Southsignificant contributions to our country, SUU will also ern Utah University is a caraward her with an honorary ing campus community that allows students to explore doctorate. From 2005 to 2009, Rice their interests while preparing served as the 66th United for meaningful careers. With States Secretary of State, the more than 140 undergradufirst African-American wom- ate and 19 graduate programs an to serve in that position. across six academic colleges, She also served as President SUU proudly offers worldGeorge W. Bush’s National class, project-based learning Security Advisor, the first opportunities where students woman to hold that position. gain professional experience. More details about the From 1989 to 1991, Rice served on President George 2020 commencement cerH.W. Bush’s National Secu- emony will be released at a later date. rity Council staff. —Southern Utah Prior to her position in University the United States government, Secretary Rice had a
February 13, 2020
Wills, Trusts, and More
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Additional Probate Matters After a previous article regarding probate in general, a reader emailed me and asked me two very good questions regarding other probate issues. These two additional probate questions and the corresponding answers are set forth below. Is there a threshold in Utah for which a probate is not required? If so, what is the procedure to use for a small estate administration? This is an excellent question. It is true that in most states, including Utah, there is a threshold for which an estate can be administered without a probate proceeding. This is referred to as a Small Estate Affidavit Procedure. Significantly, within the last few years, the Utah legislature raised the Small Estate Affidavit Procedure threshold from $25,000 to $100,000. Obviously, this is a big increase and enables many estates to be administered without a probate proceeding. However, I must mention that this procedure only works for assets that are not real estate. Real estate, if titled in an individual’s sole name or as tenants in common with someone else as opposed to joint tenancy with the other person, will have to be probated upon the owner’s death regardless of the value of the real estate. Although, some states (like Arizona) have a Small Estate Affidavit Procedure for real estate; Utah does not. If an estate fits within the small estate category, a simple affidavit can be prepared with an accompanying death certificate. This affidavit is signed by the person or persons entitled to the property of the deceased individual.
by Jeffery J. McKenna The affidavit can then be used in a manner similar to letters testamentary acquired from a judge through a probate proceeding. As should be apparent from this explanation, a Small Estate Affidavit Procedure is much less expensive and burdensome than a probate proceeding. Are pay on death (POD) provisions on financial accounts an effective way to avoid probate? Many financial institutes now allow pay on death (“POD”) or transfer on death (“TOD”) provisions to govern different accounts. Many mutual fund companies, financial institutions such as banks and credit unions, and asset management companies allow for a pay on death or transfer on death designation. Significantly, these designations provide that upon your death the account will pass to the designated beneficiary, similar to a beneficiary designation on an IRA, 401K plan or life insurance policy. These POD or TOD provisions can be very helpful in avoiding probate. However, it should be noted that there are draw backs. Specifically, the amount of opportunity one has to designate who the beneficiary is to be is limited. What I mean is that if your designated beneficiary dies, it is unusual that there is a back up beneficiary designated on a POD or TOD account. Additionally, if the beneficiary is a minor or if the assets pass to a minor, the beneficiary designation is much less helpful because a minor does not have legal capacity to receive the assets without a court appointed conservator. In conclusion, the pay on death and transfer on death
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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. designations can be helpful. However, one using these tools must be mindful of their limitations. Often, when one creates a revocable trust, the accounts are funneled into the revocable trust through these pay on death provisions. The revocable trust becomes very helpful because all contingency provisions can be spelled out within the body of the trust. Like all aspects of estate planning, the concepts discussed above are tools that can be helpful arranging one’s estate. Becoming educated and learning about these different tools is a key to making sure your estate plan is in good order.
Fred C. Adams:“The achievements he made during his
lifetime are monumental, and I am honored that I’ve been blessed to call him friend. A great light has gone out.” Fred C. Adams Cont'd from page 2
mentor to many, including Brian Vaughn, who started at the Festival as a young actor and is now the Festival’s artistic director. “I’m struck with deep grief and sadness as I try to measure the impact of love and generosity he gave to the world,” said Vaughn. “The achievements he made during his lifetime are monumental, and I am honored that I’ve been blessed to call him friend. A great light has gone out.” Adams retired from the leadership of the Festival in 2005. Since that time, he has kept active in a variety of activities, including directing, acting, fundraising, and coming to his office nearly every day. He sustained warm relationships with the entire staff and board and throughout the community. Adams was a professor of theatre at SUU from 1959 to 1997 and was named professor emeritus upon his retirement from teaching. In addition to teaching SUU students, he was a mentor to countless theatre artists and administrators throughout the world. Adams is the recipient of the prestigious SUU Presidential Medallion of Service (2019), Shakespeare Theatre Association Lifetime Achievement Award (2015), Burbage Award for Lifetime Service to the International Shakespeare Community (2010), the Utah National
Guard Bronze Minuteman Award (2010), the Governor’s Award from the Utah Humanities Council (2010), the Pioneer of Progress Award for the Days of ’47 in Salt Lake City (2005), the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2003), the Utah Theatre Association’s Lifetime Service Award (2000), an honorary doctorate degree from Southern Utah University (1999), the Institute of Outdoor Drama’s Mark R. Sumner Award (1998), Brigham Young University's Distinguished Service Award (1995), Geneva Steel's Modern Pioneer Award (1994), the Cedar City Area Chamber of Commerce Arts Contribution Award (1992), Southern Utah University's Outstanding Alumni Award (1991), the Citizen Meritorious Service Award from the American Parks and Recreation Society (1991), Utah Business Magazine’s Outstanding Business Leader recognition (1989), the First Annual Governor's Award in the Arts (1989), and the Distinguished Alumni Award from Brigham Young University (1984 and 1987). He was also honored to carry the Olympic flame in Cedar City during the 2002 Winter Olympic Torch Relay. Adams was born in Cedar City, Utah on January 30, 1931 to Paul Monroe Adams and Louise Cruikshank Adams and moved with his family to Delta, Utah, where he graduated from Delta High School. He served in the United States Army (NSA) during the Korean War from 1952 to
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1954, stationed in Washington, D.C., and fulfilled a threeyear mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Finland from 1955 to 1957. He earned his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Brigham Young University in theatre arts and Russian. He did his pre-doctoral studies at Catholic University in Washington, D.C., and the University of Utah. The author of many articles appearing in several professional magazines, he was a favorite lecturer for educational institutions and professional organizations throughout the United States and Europe. He also helped create and establish the Shakespeare Theatre Association, a professional association of Shakespeare theatres. “We are deeply saddened at the passing of Fred Adams, our founder, mentor, and friend,” said Jeff Larsen, Festival board of governors chair. “His inspiration and contribution to the performing arts is irreplaceable, and his presence at the Utah Shakespeare Festival will be greatly missed.” “Fred Adams is a true hero, not only to me personally but to the state of Utah as a whole,” added Evan J. Vickers, Utah Senate majority leader. “He has done the work of ten men and managed to accomplish it in just one lifetime. We are all indebted to him for the amazing things he has done for us. He will truly be missed, but his memory and legacy will last forever.” —Utah Press Association
As my graduation neared, I discovered that each student was only allowed two guests at the ceremony. Since I was recently married, my wife would obviously be one, but both my parents wanted to go as well. When I told my mother that we were one ticket short, she was understandably chagrined. "Oh, no!" she cried, "your father is going to miss your graduation!"
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l A u G h i N g pOiNt!! Tools
Old timer is looking at tools at the local building supply store, he picks up a hammer. "Don't make these like they used to," he tells the salesman," I've had the same one for over fifty years, just had to replace the handle six times and the head twice."
Birthday Gift
A mother and her two adolescent sons were trying to decide what to give Dad for his birthday. "I know," cried the younger son finally. "Let's let him drive the car this weekend!"
sudoku To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9
A young couple I know, with a newborn baby, bought a house with a basement rental suite. Unfortunately, their baby seemed to cry nonstop, and the tenants moved out because of the noise. My friend spent many weeks renovating, making the suite as soundproof as possible. When it was completed, they advertised it in the newspaper. The first gentleman who answered the ad loved it and rented it immediately. He was deaf.
PUNishment
All these sea monster jokes are just Kraken me up.
THEME: BLACK HISTORY MONTH ACROSS 1. Sell illegally 6. Crime scene evidence 9. "From California to the New York Island," e.g. 13. Berth deck in relation to poop deck 14. Poetic over 15. Chocolate cake ingredient 16. Like Solitaire player 17. Go a-courting 18. Packing 19. *"Go Tell It on the Mountain" author 21. *South Africa's first black president 23. Bag, à Paris 24. Schooner pole 25. #1 on Billboards Chart, e.g. 28. One way to memorize 30. *Civil rights activist and Ferguson opponent 35. Single pip cards 37. Give a shot of novocaine 39. Call forth 40. Long John Silver's walk 41. Sauna product 43. Dashing style 44. Pariah, for medical reasons 46. Back arrow key 47. As opposed to gross 48. Kane and Goldberg, TV characters 50. Georgia ____ university 52. Poseidon's domain 53. MXN, as in currency 55. Snowman Olaf's favorite thing 57. *2019 eponymous movie character 61. Errand runner, at court 65. Matter of debate 66. Harry Potter's Hedwig 68. Ineffectual vomiting 69. Giblets part 70. *Famous movie director, Spike 71. Ruhr's industrial center 72. Played at military fu-
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nerals 73. Flow alternative 74. Nostradamus and such DOWN 1. Hunk of something 2. Flavored with kola nuts 3. Absent without leave 4. Gives a helping hand 5. Antebellum 6. Pillow filler 7. ____colonial or ____ classical 8. Oven emanation? 9. Lady's man 10. Ne plus ultra 11. Famous Coward 12. Man Ray's genre 15. Back of a saddle 20. Popular Byzantine artwork 22. Nile viper 24. Reminder of times past 25. *First African American to win Best Actress Oscar 26. More slippery 27. Allegro and lento, in music
29. *Nobel Peace Prize laureate, 1984 31. Like fair share 32. Arch and ball location, pl. 33. *On Debi Thomas' foot when she won Olympic medal 34. Busybody, in Yiddish 36. Work detail 38. Bid, past tense 42. Coffee shop order 45. D'Artagnan's weapon of choice 49. Get the picture 51. *Harlem Renaissance poet 54. Fur shawl 56. Canada flyers 57. Handle of #45 Down 58. Most populous continent 59. Invitation request 60. Regrets 61. Commoner 62. Diamond's corner 63. Walkie-talkie word 64. Japanese money, pl. 67. *Du Bois Solutions on page 10
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o bituaries Steven Hatch 1950 - 2020
HANKSVILLE - Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, Harold Steven Hatch, age 69, died from complications due to cancer on Feb. 6, 2020, surrounded by his family in Richfield, Utah. He was born in Salt Lake City, October 19, 1950, a son of Gordon and Norma Ekker Hatch, and the grandson of Harold and Nell Ekker of Hanksville. He graduated from Green River High School in 1969, where he met his sweetheart Carolyn Reay. He was a basketball player, drummer, and loved roaming around the desert and mountains of southeastern Utah with his Grandpa Harold. He attended Utah State University and Dixie College before marrying his wife, Carolyn on March 11, 1972 in Green River. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple August 19, 1981. Steven worked for 32 years for the Utah Department of Transportation. He served as a Wayne County Justice of the Peace and as a firefighter for the town of Hanksville. He also served as Bishop of the Hanksville LDS ward for several years and during that time, he developed many close relationships and had an influence on many of the youth. His home was welcome to all. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, trapping, hunting, mining, playing music, and had a passion for rock hounding. More than anything, Steven was a family man and loved each and every one of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with all of his heart. The world has lost a beloved, spirited man. Steven is survived by his father, Gordon Hatch of Richfield; his wife, Carolyn Hatch of Hanksville; his children, Kori and Fred Weihing of Hanksville; Amy Gleave of St. George; Sheldon Hatch and Joseph Garcia of Salt Lake City; Dana and Ben Hewitt of Draper; his brothers Kevin and Susie Hatch of Hanksville; Landon D. Hatch of West Jordan; Robert Peterson of California; his sister Kathy Fulton of Canada; his 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his mother, Norma, and his son, Steven Shae Hatch. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. in the Hanksville LDS Chapel, where friends may call for viewing Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. prior to the services. Burial will be in the Hanksville Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Cancer Society. On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com
D eath N otices
Garna Gregerson Nay
CIRCLEVILLE - Garna Gregerson Nay of Circleville, passed away February 10, 2020 in St. George. She is the wife of Floyd Nay. The mother of Curtis Nay, Denise Nay, Steven Nay, Cleve Nay, Burke Nay and Les Nay. Private family funeral services will be held on Friday, February 14, 2020. Friends may call at the Circleville Community Center on Friday from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Circleville Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Oh! What a wonderful day Saturday was. For the first time in a long time, I didn’t put on a coat. The Bob Cats won the 2020 Wrestling Championship, and the boys basketball team beat Milford. Then to wake up to snow, it was a little bit of a downer. However, wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Put it in your heart that every day is the best day of the year.” February has some important dates in it. Next Monday the 17th is President's Day, and all of the President's Day sales will be going on. Also in February, it is Elvis’s birthday. He will be 85 this year and still my favorite singer. When I was in the Naval Aviation Training center in Memphis, Tenn. back in 1954, my alarm woke me up with a DJ announcing that he had a new singer he would like us to hear. It was Elvis singing, “Mommy she done told me, that chick you fooling with ain’t no good for you”. He had me hooked and I couldn’t wait for his latest hit record to come out. Elvis was nineteen, and became a star after appearing on the Ed Sullivan Show. Some friends and I went to see him in Vegas and we were the only young people there and the only ones into his music. He didn’t come back to Vegas for another ten years. One of my regrets in life is when Elvis
was walking down the hallway by himself that I didn’t go over and tell him how much I liked his music. Elvis passed away 42 years ago, but there are still sightings of him from time to time. This is a Leap Year, and the 29th comes on Saturday this year. What are you going to do with that extra day? Take the kids ice fishing? Sledding? To the movies? Take your wife out to dinner? This day only comes around every four years, so use it. Angeli Sheffer is doing taxes for VITA this year. She will be at the Share and Care, and you can set up an appointment with her at 801-8828811. This service is free for those that are low income or earn less than $62,000 each year. It is for both single and married couples. She can do both Federal and State taxes. File early if you have a return or if not, wait until April 15 if you have to pay. I got this article from California, but it must apply to ever state. Every ten years people across the country will fill out their Census questionnaires in order to have an accurate count of all people in the US. The Census determines the federal funding for important community services that help support our families and have a fair share of representation in Washington D.C. (Utah got another
Representative from the 2010 Census).For each person not counted, communities will lose, on average, $1,000 per person, per year for ten years. Starting in mid-March 2020, your household will receive a postcard letting you know to go online and fill out the questionnaire. You also can complete the Census over the phone. The third option is a paper form which will be mailed to households that have not yet completed their questionnaire. Be sure that you include every person living in your household family or not and children of all ages. The information you provide is private, secure and critically important. The US, Canada and Mexico, this week, signed a new trade agreement, which is expected to become law with bipartisan backing. Three years after the President campaigned on a pledge to blow up NAFTA, the new agreement is basically the same with a new name, USMCA. To get Democratic support, they had to make a deal for the protection of the Mexican workers and a rule requiring that at least 40% of any car that gets the deal’s tariff benefits has to be made by workers earning more than $16.00 an hour. This is the President’s worse deal ever. It didn’t get ripped up; it just
got patched up. Pretty much the same with the China deal. China has agreed to start buying goods pretty much the same way they did back in 2017. Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment this week, setting up a long shot legal fight to enact a constitutional amendment outlawing discrimination. Congress passed the ERA in 1972 and set a ten year deadline for the required thirty-eight states to ratify. Only 35 states did so in time. Those in the south and states like Utah refused to sign on. In 2017, Nevada approved the ERA, and Illinois did so in 2018. Last month, the Justice Department said the resolution has expired and the National Archives, which certifies amendments, said it would follow that opinion. The ERA was first proposed in 1923. Utah, where women work for 70% of the wages of their male counterparts in the same jobs, probably will never sign on to it. The 27th Amendment, which deals with congressional pay, was introduced in 1789 and finally ratified only in 1992. Finish each day and be done with it. Tomorrow is a new day. Mack O
News from Wayne County
Wayne County Commissioner Newell Harward Resigns by Adus Dorsey
WAYNE COUNTY - On Monday morning, February 3rd, 2020, it was with a heavy heart that long time Wayne County Commissioner Newell Harward hand delivered his resignation letter to fellow Wayne County elected officials at their twice-monthly Wayne County heads of department meeting. Newell E. Harward of Loa, Utah has been serving as a dedicated civil servant in Wayne County, in one capacity or another, since any-
one with an intact memory can ever remember. Some of Newell’s first forays into the political arena were when he was a mere three feet tall and could be found sitting in on important decision making meetings with his father, Senator Royal T. Harward at the Utah State capital. These encounters would eventually shape Newell into a mover and shaker of his own right. Residing at the Commissioner table and armed with
nothing more than wisdom, focus, presence and efficiency, Commissioner Newell E. Harward has always been one to dispense important Wayne County decisions with honesty, selflessness and complete fairness. Known nationally as mild mannered and one with a consistently positive attitude, Newell Harward is the type of person that, when he walks into a room, he brings with him an air of confidence and
life long knowledge. When he looks you in the eye and shakes your hand, you know he truly means it. Newell is presently receiving treatments for cancer and has expressed that it is his testament of faith that will get him through. Thank You Commissioner and Friend Newell E. Harward for all the good things that you do.
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Snow Goose Festival: "All those thousands of geese
in flight make for incredible photos, and watching and hearing the geese take off can take your breath away." The Snow Goose Festival will be held Feb. 21–22 at Gunnison Bend Reservoir, west of Delta.
Flock of geese at Gunnison Bend Reservoir. Snow Goose Festival Cont'd from page 1
for the black tips on their wings, snow geese are completely white. DWR biologists will set up spotting scopes, so you can get a close look at the geese, and they will also be available to provide information about the birds. "Wildlife watching is a fun activity for the whole family," DWR Regional Outreach Manager Phil Tuttle said. "We encourage you to come out and see these amazing birds in flight." The areas where you'll see the geese vary according to the time of the day. If you
arrive in Delta early in the morning, you can watch the geese feeding in fields that surround the reservoir. Then, between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., the geese take off and fly back to the reservoir. "That's an exciting time to be there," Tuttle said. "All those thousands of geese in flight make for incredible photos, and watching and hearing the geese take off can take your breath away." After landing on the reservoir, the geese usually spend the next few hours there. Then, sometime between 4–6 p.m., the birds take off again and fly back to the fields. DWR biologists will watch which fields
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the geese fly to. If you arrive after the geese have left the reservoir, the biologists will direct you to the fields where the geese are feeding. Try to bring your own binoculars or spotting scope to view the geese because if you get too close to the birds, you could scare them away. If you pull off the road to view the geese, pull as far off the road as you can. Be prepared for cold, wet weather and dress in layers that will help you stay warm and dry. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Management Plans: On February 6, 2020, the Bureau of Land Mangement signed Records of Decision (ROD) and released the Approved Monument Management Plans for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Bears Ears National Monument, and the Kanab Escalante Planning Area. RMPs
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tively, they comprise approximately 201,876 acres in size. The Approved Monument Management Plans (MMPs) provide a framework for management of the area’s unique resources and are designed to protect the BENM’s objects and values while allowing for continued use by American Indians and providing for recreation opportunities, and livestock grazing. The BLM and USFS worked collaboratively to engage the surrounding communities, Tribes and stakeholders throughout the process of developing these plans, and the management plans reflect the shared commitment to respect and protect the objects, values and resources. “The Forest Service values our role in managing this very special place,” said Manti-La Sal National Forest Supervisor Ryan Nehl. “We appreciate everyone who took the time to provide meaningful comments throughout this process, and we look forward to our continued work with communities, stakeholders, Tribes, and the public.” The BLM and USFS held six public meetings and provided over seven months of public involvement and comment opportunities throughout the planning process. The BLM also invited over 30 American Indian Tribes to participate as cooperating agencies, and regularly reached out to Tribes with ancestral ties to the BENM region throughout the Monument planning process in order to incorporate tribal expertise and traditional and historical knowledge into the plans. In June, the BLM and
USFS met with the BENM Advisory Committee and incorporated its recommendations into the Approved MMPs. The agencies are committed to continued dialogue with Tribes and the BENM Advisory Committee to inform onthe-ground management of the BENM and the protection of the objects for which it was designated. There will also be future opportunities for the public to provide input on implementation-level plans as well as National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 consultation on specific projects. The BLM’s and USFS’s RODs and Approved MMPs, as well as all supporting documents, maps, and information are available online at https:// go.usa.gov/xVjXQ. Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument & Kanab-Escalante Planning Area The GSENM includes three units: the 209,993-acre Grand Staircase Unit, the 551,034-acre Kaiparowits Unit, and 242,836-acre Escalante Canyons Unit. The KEPA is 861,974 acres and will be managed for multiple use, while laws, regulations and policies will continue to protect cultural, historical, natural and paleontological resources. In the 20 years since the original monument management plan was adopted, visitor needs and the conditions on the ground have changed, which necessitated an update to the management framework for the area in addition to the requirements of Proclamation 9862. Garfield County Commissioners Leland Pollock, David Tebbs and Jerry Taylor expressed their appreciation: “We are grateful for the
Administration’s efforts to create a Monument Management Plan that works for the American public and impacted local governments. Although no plan is perfect, the revised Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Plan goes a long way to correct problems that have existed for more than 20 years. This Plan increases access for the visiting public, does a better job at managing, preserving and interpreting sensitive resources, and allows federal agencies more flexibility in restoring the productive health of our federal lands." “This new Monument and the surrounding BLM areas are all about providing protection to the land and preserving access to the land by the people who use it and rely on it to provide our livelihoods. This Record of Decision accomplishes those goals," stated Kane County Commissioner Andy Gant. "The new plan is not perfect but it moves us honestly in the direction we want to go as we look into the future of Kane County.” The KEPA RMP replaces the 2000 GSENM MMP for those public lands that were excluded from the monument boundary by Proclamation 9682. Electronic copies of the RODs and Approved RMPs are available on the BLM’s ePlanning website at https:// go.usa.gov/ xVCGJ. —Bureau of Land Management Publisher's note: This article was contributed to The Insider by the Bureau of Land Management and is not an endorsement by the publisher of the content or opinions therein.
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LegaL Notices PUBLIC NOTICE UTAH SCHOOL AND INSTITUTIONAL TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration hereby gives notice that the following properties are being considered for disposal through sale in Garfield County: Township 35 South, Range 3 East, SLB&M, Section 16: W½NW¼SE¼. Total acreage of land is 20.0 acres more or less. Any party asserting a claim to a temporary easement or right of entry in the subject property pursuant to 72-5-203, Utah Code Annotated who wishes to make such easement or right of entry permanent may file an appropriate application, as set forth in Utah Administrative Rule R850-80-250(2). Applications will be accepted during the following period of time: From 8:00 A.M. February 6, 2020 until 5:00 P.M. March 9, 2020 at TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION, 675 East 500 South, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, (801) 538-5100. Reference No.: C-26862. Applications will be evaluated pursuant to Sections 53C-1-302 and 72-5-203(1)(a)(i), Utah Code Annotated. If no application is received, or if an application to make the temporary easement or right of entry permanent is not approved, the temporary easement or right of entry will be extinguished. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 6, 13 & 20, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday, February 24th at 11:00 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: Zone Change Agricultural to Commercial Petitioners Scott and Jan Roundy, Escalante Yurts, LLC. Physical Address 1595 North Pine Creek Road, Escalante, UT 84726 Legal Descriptions ALL OF LOT 1 ROUNDY 2 LOT SUBDIVISION CONT 19.80 AC M/L Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 6, 13 & 20, 2020 SURPLUS SALE HENRIEVILLE TOWN Henrieville selling 1991 Ford Fire Brush Truck; CLOSED BIDS ONLY; Sold AS IS; includes 100 ft of 1 inch hose on a working reel; 250 ft of 3 inch hose; body in fair shape; driveable, needs work; 8735 miles. Contact henrievilletown@scinternet.net. Bids close February 20. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 23 & 30 and FEBRUARY 6 & 13, 2020 HATCH IRRIGATION CO DELINQUENT WATER SHARES AS OF 02/03/2020 *Kimberlee Hamblin Any water shares which remains unpaid on February 24, 2020 will revert to the Hatch Irrigation Co. to be sold to pay delinquent assessments and expenses. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 6 & 13, 2020
NOTICE OF ELECTION WAYNE COUNTY, UTAH PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY MARCH 3, 2020 The Presidential Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Wayne County, Utah. The election will be conducted by mail. Therefore, there will be no regular precinct polling places on Election Day. However, if you wish to cast your vote using an electronic voting device, you may do so as follows: EARLY VOTING will be conducted at the Wayne County Clerk's Office, 18 South Main, Loa. Hours of Early voting will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 19, 2020 through Friday, February 28, 2020, weekends excluded. A person may surrender their paper ballot and vote electronically. ELECTION DAY VOTE CENTER An Election day Vote Center will be open for anyone wishing to surrender their ballot and cast their vote on an electronic voting device. The Election Day Vote center will be located at the Wayne County Clerk's Office, 18 South Main, Loa, and will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, March 3, 2020. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION Ballots will be mailed to all eligible registered voters on February 11, 2020. - February 25 Last day for in-person voter registration and online voter registration. - Feb. 19 through Feb. 28 Early voting at the County Clerk's office. - March 3 ELECTION DAY LOGIC AND ACCURACY TESTING A public Logic and Accuracy test will be performed on the electronic voting equipment for the upcoming election. The test will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa. Any interested person may attend and observe. Please call the County Clerk's office at 836-1300 if you have any questions about this election. Or you may visit www. vote.utah.gov for information about Elections in Utah. Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 13, 2020 NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPOINT TRUSTEES FOR WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on Monday, June 1, 2020, the Wayne County Commission will appoint (or re-appoint) four trustees to the governing board of the Wayne County Water Conservancy District. Trustees representing the divisions of Lyman, Hanksville and At Large will be appointed for a three year term and one trustee representing Teasdale will be appointed for a 2 year term. Anyone interested in serving on the Water Conservancy Board should send a resume and cover letter to the Wayne County Commissioners at PO Box 189, Loa, UT 84747 by 5:00 PM Friday, May 1, 2020. For additional information, persons may contact John Jackson at 435-456-9121. Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/ Auditor Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 13, 20 & 27, 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 Mar. 4, 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) 97-2444 (A81884): Breck and Rebecca Crystal propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from the Unnamed Spring (4.3 miles west of Boulder) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. CHANGE APPLICATIONS(S) 61-144 (a45423): USA Forest Service propose(s) using 0.034 cfs from the Underground Water Well and Pass Creek Spring (1 mile east of Panguitch Lake) for STOCKWATERING. 61-3205 (a45449): 4-D kids LLC, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 7.65 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles SW of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC. EXTENSIONS 95-5099 (A76029): Gregory & Cheryl Thompson is/are filing an extension for 0.45 ac-ft. (1 mile south of Torrey) for DOMESTIC. Boyd P. Clayton, P.E. INTERIM STATE ENGINEER Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 6 & 13, 2020
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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
NOTICE OF DEPUTY SHERIFF EMPLOYMENT OPENING The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has a current opening for a Certified Deputy Sheriff position. Deputies perform law enforcement duties for the citizens of Wayne County and the State of Utah under Utah Code and Sheriff’s Office Policy. Position descriptions include, but are not limited to: • Scheduled shift work and weekends • Subject to call-outs and emergencies • Performing law enforcement duties • Performing investigative, evidentiary, reporting, and testimony functions • Interact with other law enforcement officers and agencies at State and Federal levels • Work within existing State and Federal law, case law, and policies • Submit to and pass random drug testing • Other duties as assigned Minimum eligibility requirements include, but are not limited to: • 21 years of age or older • High School graduate or equivalent • U.S. Citizen at time of employment • Completed Sheriff’s Office employment application • Possess valid Utah Driver License • Must have successfully passed the National Police Officer Selection Test (N-POST) prior to interview • Successfully pass pre-employment drug screening • Successfully pass background check • Successfully pass psychological screening test • May be required to pass pre-employment firearms qualification test • May be required to pass Wayne County and POST precertification physical testing Important information regarding the N-POST, Academy entrance requirements, and disqualifying factors are found via contents at: https://post.utah.gov/prospectiveofficers/ Preference may be given to applicants with current Utah Peace Officer certification. Successful applicants not currently certified as Peace Officers will be trained. Applications are available at http://www.waynecountyutah.org/services/sheriffs-office/, or in person at Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, 18 South Main, Loa, Utah 84747. Salary will be determined by the Sheriff and County Commission based on current policies. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., February 19, 2020. Applications previously received within the last 6 months and currently on file will be considered. Applicants will be notified of applicable testing dates, times, and locations. Wayne County is an equal opportunity employer.
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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 Para Professionals for All Schools 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) PMS/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
For Victims of Domestic Violence, Rape, and Sexual Assault Canyon Creek Women's Crisis Center Emergency Safehouse 435-865-7443 Mobile Team 435-233-5732
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
PHILLIPS 66 AND SUBWAY JOB OPENINGS TORREY Opportunity to meet people from all over the world. Full time manager wanted for Subway in Torrey, Utah. Requires scheduling, ordering and working with full time and part time employees, training and overseeing all location duties at our franchise. Also wanted full time and part time employees for Subway and Phillips 66 in Torrey. If interested please call store at 435-425-3302 or Lee at 435-691-2701 or Katrina at 435-979-5000 to set up an interview.
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
SIPS&DIPS COFFEE & BAKERY PANGUITCH Sips&Dips Coffee & Bakery in Panguitch is looking for positive, friendly and responsible individuals. Full time seasonal, must be willing to work Sundays. Shifts are 4/10’s, willing to train. For application contact sipsnddips@gmail.com
ESCALANTE SENIOR CENTER PART-TIME COOK Garfield County is accepting applications for a parttime cook at the Escalante Senior Center. The work schedule is six hours a day, Tuesday through Thursday. Applications are available at the Escalante Senior Center, 89 North 100 West, Escalante or at www.garfield.utah. gov. Applications will be accepted at the Clerk’s Office in Panguitch or the Escalante Senior Center until 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 21, 2019. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer. FULL-TIME MECHANIC/ EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Garfield County Public Works Department is accepting applications for a Full-Time Mechanic/Equipment Operator Position. A current CDL and pre-employment drug testing is required. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerks Office, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, (435) 676-1100 or online at garfield.utah.gov. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2020 to the Clerks Office. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer. TOURISM OFFICE ASSISTANT/VISITOR SERVICE SPECIALIST Garfield County is accepting applications for a Tourism Office Assistant/Visitor Service Specialist. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office or online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on February 28, 2020. This is a full-time position with benefits. A full job description is available online at www.garfield.utah.gov or at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.
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DISHWASHER WANTED BOULDER MOUNTAIN GUEST RANCH Great place to work with competitive pay, housing available for full time employees. Position open April - October Email sweetwaterboulder@gmail.com
SENIOR CENTER MENUS BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center Beef Stroganoff, Noodles, Green Beans, Cottage Cheese w/ Pineapple, Rice Krispie
TUES Feb 18th WED Feb 19th THURS Feb 20th
Chicken Noodle Soup, Salad Bar, Peaches, Filled Cookie Roast Pork, Potatoes & Gravy, Corn/ Salad Bar, Applesauce, White Cake
Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666 All meals are served with milk & bread Suggested donation is $3 for seniors and $7 for those under 60 years of age.
Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.
Sloppy Joes, Macaroni Salad, Corn Salad, Applesauce, Lemon Cake
Feb. 19th
Wed.
Corn Chowder, Salad Bar, White Bread, Mandarin Oranges, Blonde Brownie
Thurs. Feb. 20th
Grilled Turkey & Swiss, Broccoli Salad, Chips, Pears, Cherry Cheesecake
Feb. 18th
All meals are served with milk or juice. If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00 am. 826-4317. Suggested donation for seniors over 60 $3.00, and under 60 is $7.00
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COULD YOU USE A LITTLE EXTRA INCOME? The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring temporary positions for the 2020 census. Apply online at 2020census.gov.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT TWO 2-BEDROOM, 2 BATH UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS FOR RENT Water and electricity included. $500 per month. Laforborn Ranch, Teasdale, Utah Contact Lucy Osborn at 435-491-0470
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
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