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Thursday, May 28, 2020

Capitol Reef National Park to Increase Recreational Access Along SR 24 and Scenic Drive

TORREY - Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Capitol Reef National Park is increasing recreational access. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-bypark basis.

Beginning May 19, 2020, Capitol Reef National Park (NP) has reopened access to: • Scenic Drive and all trails off Scenic Drive at 6:00 a.m., • All trails along Highway 24.

• Backcounty camping throughout the park (with a permit).

Increased Access Cont'd on page 4

Issue # 1361

Local Sevier Valley Hospital ED Nurse a Hero in New York

Courtesy Intermountain Sevier Valley Hospital

Becca Chappell, Emergency Department Nurse for Intermountain Sevier Valley Hospital, volunteers in New York City at New York-Presbyterian. Chappell assisted caregivers in treating patients affected by COVID-19 in the New York-Presbyterian Emergency Department.

RICHFIELD / NEW demic raging in New York overwhelmed doctors and YORK CITY - New York- City, the current epicenter of nurses in New York in caring Presbyterian Hospital called COVID-19. When New York- for COVID-stricken patients, for aid, and a local nurse an- Presbyterian reached out in of which Becca was one. With swered. Becca Chappell, an tandem with Intermountain only a few days’ notice, she Emergency Department (ED) Healthcare to issue a call for said goodbye to her family nurse at Intermountain Sevier caregivers to join the relief ef- and boarded the plane desValley Hospital and nursing fort, she courageously volun- tined for New York City. instructor at Snow College in teered.

Hero in NY Richfield, felt she was needed Fifty Intermountain careon the frontlines of the pan- givers were selected to join Cont'd on page 3

Hiker Passes Away While Hiking In Escalante River Area in GCNRA

Courtesy National Park Service

Escalante District in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. On May 20, a hiker passed away near the "Crack-inthe-Wall" access point of Coyote Gulch.

GLEN CANYON N.R.AWednesday, May 20 at approximately 9:00 a.m., the Kane County Sheriff’s Office received notification from the Airforce Rescue Coordination Center (ARCC) that an emergency beacon had been activated in Northeastern Kane County. The GPS coordinates provided by ARCC placed the signal on a popular trail near the confluence of Coyote Gulch and the Escalante River located in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The trail is used to exit the canyon at a location known as "Crack-in-theWall."

Because the nature of the call was unknown, and fearing it might be an emergency

medical need, Kane County contacted Classic Aviation and requested their assistance.

A medical helicopter based in Page, Arizona flew to the coordinates provided to assess the situation. Upon landing, they were notified that one member of the hiking group was deceased.

The party of six individuals had been hiking and rafting in the Escalante Canyon for five days. While hiking out of the canyon to the trailhead where their vehicle was parked, a 70-year-old male in the group from Cedar City, Utah suddenly collapsed.

Other members of the party began CPR but were unsucHiker Passes Away Cont'd on page 2

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

THURS. MAY 28 - WED. JUNE 3

Temps mostly in the 80s, with slight chance of showers over the weekend and into next week. High of high 70s and 80s; lows in the 40s and 50s. 10-20% chance of rain on Fri. and Sat.; 10% Mon. - Weds. Winds variable from 9 to 18 mph.

Bryce Canyon National Park to Resume Fee Collection, Increase Access BRYCE - Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Bryce Canyon National Park has been steadily increasing recreational access and services and will resume collecting fees this week. The success of this phased reopening has been in large part thanks to the cooperation of the visiting public, which helps the park to take further steps to increase recreational access and services.

Bryce Canyon National Park is pleased to announce further increases in access.

“Bryce Canyon is excited to provide more access to this beautiful park. We will continue to do so in a thoughtfully paced approach to ensure the utmost safety for our employees, our visitors and our communities. The spirit of cooperation and a continued focus on safety will help us continue moving forward,” said Superintendent Linda Mazzu.

Key Areas and Services that visitors currently have access to: • The main road and all viewpoints to Rainbow Point • Visitor Center and NHA bookstore: outdoor and indoor operations from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The theater and museum remain closed, and, in accordance with Bryce Access

Wayne County Improves Fire Insurance Rating

WAYNE COUNTY - The Wayne County Fire District received word on May 12 from the Insurance Services Office (ISO) that the county has been rerated as a Class 5-5X. Before this rating, each town had been rated individually. When ISO came to rerate them in 2017, the evaluation turned up enough deficiencies in fire protection and water systems that every area in the county, except Lyman, would be retrograded, some up to Class 9. This meant that insurance rates would skyrocket.

Since the new fire district had just begun to be organized at that time, the district convinced ISO to put the rerating on hold. This agreement allowed the district one year to correct deficiencies. The ISO would then reevaluate the district as a whole, rather than as separate rating areas.

Some of the biggest problems included the fact that ISO requires a minimum initial response of four firefighters from the department that gets a fire call. Typically, two had responded, and other departments would respond on mutual aid. These additional resources did not count towards the initial response

of four firefighters. As a district, the same department will send an average of four engines to a fire in the upper county and will roll as many as are needed if Hanskville needs back up. Additionally, the records that ISO required for training fire code enforcement, personnel, fire apparatus inventory and testing, water system maintenance and hydrant tests, and numerous other factors had simply not been adequately done and/or documented by the local fire and water departments and districts.

The Wayne County Fire District set out to correct as many deficiencies as possible. Using county funds and grants written by Board Chair Steve Lutz, the fire department issues began to be resolved. The district hired a chief, but that person was unable to do the job. Chairman Lutz became Chief Lutz.

New recordkeeping systems were instituted, Building Inspector Eric Torgerson was contracted to act as fire marshal and began proper fire code inspections. Required equipment was purchased, Insurance Rating Cont'd on page 3

How to Lower Your Coronavirus Risk While Eating Out: Restaurant Advice from an Infectious Disease Expert

by Thomas A. Russo, Professor and Chief, Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, The Conversation

Courtesy 4th West Pub

4th West Pub is now open for dine-in service in Escalante, Utah. Per restaurant recommendations of the Southwest Utah Public Health Department, bar stools and tables have been placed at six feet apart, dedicated cleaners and separate food runners have been designated, staff temperatures are checked daily, and an occupancy limit of 25 has been established. Servers are required to wear masks, and a plexiglass barrier has been put in place at the bar.

U.S. - As restaurants and bars reopen to the public, it’s important to realize that eating out will increase your risk of exposure to the new coronavirus.

Two of the most important public health measures for keeping illnesses to a minimum are nearly impossible in these situations: First, it’s hard to eat or drink while

wearing a face mask. Second, social distancing is difficult in tight spaces normally filled Restaurant Advice Cont'd on page 6

Remote Work Certificate Course Returns to Escalante ESCALANTE - Remote work jobs are becoming an important part of our workforce. Skills attained through the Master Remote Work Professional Certificate program,

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offered as a collaboration between Utah State University Extension and the Rural Online Initiative (ROI), can assist rural workers in finding jobs at home. Mike Sar-

les, program coordinator for ROI, will return to Escalante in June to present this free program. Those interested in

Remote Work Cont'd on page 7

COVID-19 Community Resources

Utah Coronavirus Information Line: 1-800-456-7707.

State of Utah COVID-19 Updates: https://coronavirus.utah.gov/ Garfield County Email Hotline: COVID19@garfield.utah.gov Wayne Community Health Center in Bicknell: (435) 425-3744

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Letters to the Editor

County Needs Diversification One thing the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us is how exposed our community is to events starting on the other side of the globe. Our local economy, healthcare system, and social services have been impacted directly in ways we never imagined.

Can we as a county become more pandemic-proof?

We are presented with a unique opportunity as we move to recovery: Garfield County can direct grant resources and other available funding to improve the quality of life for all of Garfield County’s residents. This can be a defining moment, the kind we can point back to, when the old labels were cast off and we joined together to create a new vision of our future.

Imagine this new reality: —Our local economy is given a boost with a college satellite campus opening up, providing continuing and applicable adult education, but, also, giving our students an alternative to leaving the area for their schooling. A true Science Center would be a valuable addition to our community, also.

—New businesses, attracted to the educated workforce in place, create new and sustainable economic growth beyond just the hospitality industry. High-speed internet

is nearly in place countywide and is a game-changer.

—Affordable housing projects throughout the county that encourage young people and younger families to stay and build their lives and our communities.

Logging, mining, and large-scale ranching will be hard-pressed today to move the economic needle for Garfield County. These industries are woven into the fabric of our history, and we can appreciate and love that history for what it brought us and the cultural connections that continue. Industry volatility creates instability.

To move forward, we and our county leaders must not squander our time, attention, and legal costs on relentless debate over public lands management and access to old “roads.” Instead, we should divert those precious resources to what can actually make a difference to Garfield County residents: encouraging new local opportunities for making a living, continuing one’s education here, making healthcare and decent housing a reality for all our residents. We live in a fantastic place that can stay that way and still provide a new, solid foundation for the promising future we all want as we come out of these troubled times.

Marsha Holland, Tropic

Thrift Stores in the Time of COVID-19

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Utah Sheriff's Association Gives Scholarships to Three Garfield County Students

Courtesy Garfield County Sheriff's Office

Alicia Henrie, recipient of Utah Sheriff's Association scholarship.

Courtesy Garfield County Sheriff's Office

Cairo Houston, recipient of Utah Sheriff's Association scholarship.

by Skyhoopi Thrift Store, a non-profit Envision Escalante Program

for maximum safety. Use hand sanitizer or wash your hands before entering the store and as soon as possible after leaving the store.

• Before buying an item, consider how you will clean and sanitize it once you get it home. Larger stores like Deseret Industries have the staff and space to isolate donated items before putting them on the floor for sale. Unfortunately, our small hometown stores do not.

• Be kind and considerate to the store workers. They are trying their best to keep everyone safe.

Not ready yet to go out and shop? In the meantime, here are some ideas for getting your thrifting fix: • Shop online! Ebay, Etsy, Goodwill and Facebook Marketplace all offer secondhand and vintage items.

• Browse Facebook pages like Weird Secondhand Finds That Just Need to Be Shared and Thrift Store, Yard Sale and Flea Market Finds. Revel in what others have scored.

• Visit blogs such as www. deseretindustries.org/blog and https://colormethrifty. com for creative ideas for when you are back out thrifting.

Skyhoopi Thrift Store, a non-profit Envision Escalante program, is located at 40 West Main Street in Escalante; open Wednesdays through Fridays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and every other Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. Face coverings are currently required for shoppers at Skyhoopi.

Courtesy Garfield County Sheriff's Office

Troy Evans, recipient of Utah Sheriff's Association scholarship.

GARFIELD COUNTy - The Utah Sheriff’s Association gave three scholarships to three students in Garfield County.

The lucky students are Alicia Henrie, Troy Evans, and Cairo Houston. Congratulations to each of you.

—Garfield County Sheriff's Office

Hiker Passes Away:

The National Park Service and Kane County Sheriff’s Office express our condolences to the family.—National Park Service Hiker Passes Away Cont'd from page 1

cessful in reviving him. It was reported that he was in good health and enjoyed hiking, running and other outdoor activities.

Classic Aviation transported the individual to the Kanab Airport where he was transferred to a Kane County Sheriff’s Office Medical Investigator. He was then transported to the Utah State Medical Examiner’s Office in Salt Lake City, Utah. The incident is still under investigation by the Kane County Sheriff’s Of-

fice while awaiting the findings of the Utah State Medical Examiner.

The National Park Service and Kane County Sheriff’s Office express our condolences to the family. As we start into summer and temperatures begin to rise, we remind everyone to carry plenty of water and provisions. We are strong advocates of GPS alerting devices like the one mentioned in this press release.

They are great tools and can greatly improve the speed and accuracy of responders if you need help.

—National Park Service

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ESCALANTE – Those suffering from coronavirus cabin fever may be happy to learn that our local thrift stores are open again. Thrift store shopping is great for those who believe one man’s trash is another man’s treasure or just love the hunt for a great find. But, the big question on every thrifter’s mind right now is, "Are secondhand items safe to buy?"

Though scientists have not been able to give a lot of absolutes regarding contamination, it is believed the virus that causes COVID-19 can live on soft surfaces for hours and several days on harder surfaces. Here are a few guidelines for donating to and shopping at thrift stores: • Not all items fit the one man’s trash adage—some things are just trash.

Please, only donate items that are in good condition with resale value. If you have questions about what can be donated, call your local store.

• Please donate items in clean condition. Many items beyond dishes can be run through the dishwasher. A dedicated load of clothes, washed for donation, can be laid flat instead of folded; then just slide the pile in a large garbage bag or cardboard box.

• Spray or wipe items with a disinfectant, especially handles.

• Drop donated items off during the store’s business hours or contact the store for an appointment to drop off during closed hours.

• When shopping, plan to wear a mask and gloves

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Hero in NY: As her time in New York came to a close,

Becca left the fight against COVID-19 to the capable hands of caregivers at New York-Presbyterian. She is grateful for the opportunity she had to serve and appreciates the invaluable perspective she gained there.

—Intermountain Sevier Valley Hospital

Courtesy Intermountain Sevier Valley Hospital

Becca Chappell was one of fifty Intermountain caregivers who were selected to join doctors and nurses in New York in caring for patients with COVID-19.

Hero in NY

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When she arrived in New York, Becca was shuttled to a hotel and allowed time to recoup. The following morning, she and the other Intermountain caregivers were bussed across George Washington Bridge to New York-Presbyterian Hospital and taken to a training, where they were briefed on the current state of the fight against the virus. Caregivers were given a choice of which department to serve in. As an ED nurse, Becca felt she would be most comfortable aiding in the New York-Presbyterian Emergency Department.

She was exposed immediately to the sight of patients fighting for their lives. Whole floors of the hospital were converted into Intensive Care Units to accommodate the waves of severely infected patients. Becca, swathed in personal protective equipment (PPE), went to work saving lives.

In the emergency department, she served on the

front lines, triaging patients and assisting wherever she could. Luckily, the worst had passed. The primary surge of COVID-19 preceded Becca’s arrival by about two weeks.

Nevertheless, there were still patients to care for and lives in the balance. The air was heavy. The aftermath of the surge was plainly visible on the faces of caregivers. The city itself seemed to grieve, with its once-bustling streets lying empty.

In light of it all, however, caregivers from New YorkPresbyterian refused to feel pessimistic. They championed a sense of optimism that Becca found contagious. Caregivers met daily to hold a cheer and to stoke morale. Oftentimes, this forward-looking, positive mindset was all that stood between them and the overwhelming task they faced.

Becca interfaced with many infected patients and helped save lives while at New York-Presbyterian. She counts her time there as a success. While she was there, she was also struck by just how different New York-Presbyterian was from a hospital in

rural Utah. She had gone from working at Sevier Valley Hospital’s seven-bed emergency department to New YorkPresbyterian’s 99-bed facility.

For comparison, New YorkPresbyterian has 2,678 beds— Sevier Valley Hospital has just over 20.

Becca also recounted how her heart was warmed by her fellow caregivers-in-arms and the New York Community. She explained how New Yorkers took to their balconies and doorsteps each night at 7 p.m. to raise a collective cheer of encouragement, banging pots and shouting words of hope for caregivers as they were replaced at the hospital by the oncoming shift. The words stayed with her.

As her time in New York came to a close, Becca left the fight against COVID-19 to the capable hands of caregivers at New York-Presbyterian. She is grateful for the opportunity she had to serve and appreciates the invaluable perspective she gained there. Though the challenge is great, the fight is being won.

—Intermountain Sevier Valley Hospital

Insurance Rating: We need more dedicated

volunteers, and we need a full-time, paid person to run the department. I’m almost 70 years old and part-time.

There’s only so much I can do.—Wayne County Fire Chief Lutz Insurance Rating Cont'd from page 1

and the Teasdale engine was replaced with a newer rig that could pass the pump test.

Chief Lutz says, "We dodged a bullet with this rating. It showed us just how much we still need to improve. A five is not bad. It’s way better than it could have been, but not as nearly as good as we should be. Training continues to be a major obstacle. We need more dedicated volunteers, and we need a full-time, paid person to run the department. I’m almost 70 years old and part-time.

There’s only so much I can do. A big problem is that we have a lot of veteran firefighters who seem to have lost interest or think they have all the knowledge and skills they need. Well, 45 years in the fire service has taught me that you never know enough.

A lot of things I learned as a rookie in the 1970s have been proven by science to be just

plain wrong. Firefighting has evolved, as the fire problem has changed with the inclusion of so many petro-based materials in our homes and businesses. It’s changed because of climate change and development in wildland areas. It’s changed because of the hazardous materials that are in our homes, garages, vehicles and businesses. It’s more dangerous now and we need more advanced skills to survive and serve our customers; the people that live, work and visit here. It puts a lot of demands on firefighters everywhere."

The ISO rating is based on a 100 point system; wherein dispatch, the fire department, and water systems are all evaluated. Fifty percent is the fire department.

"I think ISO gave us the benefit of the doubt. We are making slow progress but we will get better. Our people here expect that we will be there for them and do the best possible job. We are trying hard but we need all the help we can get," says Chief Lutz.

—Wayne County Fire District

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Schools & Sports

Wayne High School Thanks Businesses and Individuals Who Have Contributed to 2020 Scholarship of Excellence Fund

WAYNE COUNTY Wayne High School would like to thank the following businesses and individuals

who have contributed to the 2020 Scholarship of Excellence Fund. The contributions have helped many seniors

with their college goals. We appreciate the generous assistance to our students.

Richard &Beth Pratt Lance Calvert Allan & Thalia Smart Kimball & Roberts PC Andy & Joni Taft Kerry & Paige Cook Mitch &Tammy Draper Patricia Boyle Carl & Gail Albrecht Scott and Mary Schelin Cary Larsen & Elizabeth Larsen Charles & Judith Smith Dudley Elliott Earl & Madelyne Deleeuw Richard & Cynthia Nigro Tom & Virginia Jeffery Jerry & Esther Blackburn Barbara Rose Thomas & Gaelynn Peterson Lois Brian Brian & Lynette Thorn Margo Stevens Jason M. Peterson D.D. S Carla Lyman Red Desert Inc. Fred Drury Steve & Leann Albrecht

Deona Oyler John & Vally Reilly Springer Turner Funeral Carolyn Morrow Brian & Pat Swanson H.E. & Shirley Scruggs Slacker’s Burger Donald & Sharon Coombs Craig & Margaret Denton Jorgensen’s Inc Classic Motors The Ranch at Elk Valley Christopher Jones Jonathan & Pamela Weisberg Merritt W. Stites Sevier Heating & Air Glade O Mott Donna Mitchell Kenneth & Karen Buchi Sharon O’Malley David & Teresa Love Blackburn’s Propane Jay D. Booth Double T Construction The Boulder Mt. Zendo JG Electric Unlimited Plumbing Cache Valley Bank

Paul & Elvon Jacobs Boulder Mt. Realty The Torrey Gallery Wonderland RV Park Thalman Orthodontics Harward & Rees John & Eileen Fahey Don & Marielin Van Dyke Chuck Norlin & Marcia Feldkamp Bard Beutler Robert & DeRae Fillmore Marsha Chappell Barney Trucking In Memory of Don E. Chappell-Class of 1961 JoAnne Slotnik Brown Brothers Construction Mary McConnell John Thomas & Jennifer Lawton Connie Durfey Jones & DeMille Engineering Brent & Dorothy Hales Kevin & Susie Hatch Brian Auto Brian Farm

Child Find - Wayne School District

—Wayne High School

Special Education departments in schools throughout our state attempt to contact persons with disabilities between the ages of birth and twenty-one in compliance with Federal law, which mandates the provision of free educational programs and/or services for such persons.

If a child is having significant difficulty in any of these areas (vision, hearing, speech, behavior, slow development which is not typical for his or her age, physical impairments, suspected earning disabilities), he or she may be a child with a disability.

If you know of any child whom you feel may qualify for these services, including students suspected of having a disability, even though they are advancing from grade to grade, in a private school, is homeless, or migrant, please contact the principal of your school or the Director of Special Education, Jamie Webb, for more information at 435-425-3813

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Increased Access: The health and safety

of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners continues to be paramount. At Capitol Reef National Park, our operational approach will be to examine each facility function and service provided to ensure those operations comply with current public health guidance, and opened operations will be regularly monitored.—National Park Service Increased Access Cont'd from page 1

• Canyoneering routes are open (with a permit), except for all routes in Shinob, Burro, Cottonwood, and 5-Mile canyons. These routes are temporarily closed due to resource concerns.

With public health in mind, the following facilities and areas remain closed: • The visitor center and Gifford House are closed until social distancing measures are installed over the next couple of weeks.

• Fruita Campground remains closed until June 2, 2020. Reservations are through www.recreation. gov. Limited campsites in the park are available on a first-come first-served basis at Cathedral Valley and Cedar Mesa. Visitors are encouraged to utilize the private campgrounds within Wayne and Garfield

counties, as well as the U.S. Forest Service public campgrounds and dispersed camping areas on public lands nearby.

OHV’s, including ATV’s and UTV’s, continue to be prohibited within Capitol Reef National Park.

The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners continues to be paramount. At Capitol Reef National Park, our operational approach will be to examine each facility function and service provided to ensure those operations comply with current public health guidance, and opened operations will be regularly monitored. We continue to work closely with the NPS Office of Public Health using CDC guidance to ensure public and workspaces are safe and clean for visitors, employees, partners, and volunteers.

While these areas are accessible for visitors to enjoy, a return to full operations

will continue to be phased and services may be limited.

When recreating, the public should follow local area health orders, practice Leave No Trace principles, avoid crowding and avoid high-risk outdoor activities.

The CDC has offered guidance to help people recreating in parks and open spaces prevent the spread of infectious diseases. We will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19, and we will take any additional steps necessary to protect public health.

Details and updates on park operations will continue to be posted on our website www.nps.gov/care and social media channels. Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/ coronavirus.

—National Park Service

Bryce Access: Bryce Canyon is excited to provide more

access to this beautiful park. We will continue to do so in a thoughtfully paced approach to ensure the utmost safety for our employees, our visitors and our communities. The spirit of cooperation and a continued focus on safety will help us continue moving forward.—Superintendent Linda Mazzu Bryce Access

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regional public health guidance on group gatherings, indoor visitor occupancy will be limited for retail or restroom access only • In the Bryce Amphitheater area, restrooms are available at Sunset Point (24 hrs), Inspiration Point (24 hrs) • Along the southern Scenic Drive, restrooms are available at Farview and Rainbow Points (24 hrs) • Trails within the Bryce Amphitheater area (only the Navajo Loop remains closed) • Mossy Cave parking, restroom, and trail area (this area may temporarily close for short periods due to construction) • Guided horseback rides Key Areas and Services planned to resume with anticipated dates: • Effective May 20th, the park will resume collecting park entrance fees via traditional methods of credit card (preferred) and cash, or park pass; digital fee collection via recreation.gov is not yet available at Bryce Canyon, but will likely be

announced soon as a preferred option • Effective May 22nd, the General Store will reopen its camp store and restrooms from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. However, showers and laundry services will remain closed • Effective June 7th, Sunset Campground will reopen to the public for camping by reservation only—visit www.recreation.gov for reservation information • Effective June 15th, private horse use reservations will resume within the park • Effective no later than July 1st, hiking of backcountry trails and permits for backcountry camping at sites along these trails will again be permitted—park backcountry trails include the Riggs Spring Loop, the Under-the-Rim Trail, and Under-the-Rim connecting trails Services and activities that do not yet have a date to resume: • All park food service • The park Lodge and its overnight accomodations • Park shuttle service • North Campground is currently closed for paving and will reopen for first-

come-first-serve camping when this rehabilitation project is completed While these areas are accessible for visitors to enjoy, a return to full operations will continue to be phased, and services may be limited.

When recreating, the public should follow local area health orders, practice Leave No Trace principles, avoid crowding and avoid high-risk outdoor activities.

Here are a few tips for the visiting public to ensure your best experience when visiting Bryce Canyon National Park: • Visit the park during nonpeak hours, either early morning or late afternoon/ evening • The park’s Shared Use Path provides a fun way to walk or ride a bicycle from less busy parking lots, such as those in Bryce Canyon City and near the Visitor Center, to popular park overlooks and the Rim Trail • Avoid the park’s most popular overlooks at busy times by enjoying views along the Rim Trail, which provides endless vistas between Bryce Amphitheater viewpoints The CDC has offered guidance to help people recreating in parks and open spaces prevent the spread of infectious diseases. We will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19 and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health.

Park rangers are available in real time to answer phone calls and emails during regular business hours for information and trip planning.

Call (435) 834-5322 or email the park at brca_information@nps.gov for assistance.

Visitors can also contact the park through its social media pages and find the latest on park operations by visiting the park’s public health page.

—National Park Service

May 28, 2020

Wills, Trusts, and More

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What To Do Upon the Death of a Loved One

by Jeffery J. McKenna One of the greatest challenges in this life is the loss of a loved one. Unfortunately, in addition to the terrible, emotional strain associated with this loss, there are many legal issues that must be addressed.

This article attempts to provide a brief checklist of some of the legal issues that should be addressed upon the passing of a loved one.

Legal Documents: Determine whether the deceased left a will, trust or other documents to take effect upon death. Whether there is a will or trust will effect how the estate administration should proceed. If there is no will or trust, state laws will govern the administration process.

It should be noted that powers of attorney that may have been used while the decedent was alive terminate upon death.

Individuals Cared for by the Deceased: Minor children or incapacitated adults that were being cared for by the deceased must have someone else appointed to take care of their needs. Usually, a court will appoint a guardian and/or conservator for the minor or incapacitated adult. This person can be designated in the deceased’s will.

Inventory of Assets: It is very important to locate all of the deceased’s assets and ensure that they are protected and sufficiently insured. Secure and inventory family heirlooms, antiques

and other personal property items of value. If the deceased lived alone, it may be wise to promptly change the locks on the home. In doing an inventory of the assets, it is helpful to take photos or videos.

Payment of Creditors: Determine that there are sufficient assets in the estate to cover funeral expenses and other debts before paying any bills. If some creditors are paid and it is later determined that there are insufficient assets to pay others, there can be problems.

Social Security: Contact the social security office to determine what benefit, if any, may be available for the surviving spouse and/or minor children.

Tax Returns: Often, state and federal tax returns including the deceased’s final 1040 income tax return, the estate or trust’s 1041 income tax return, and possibly an estate tax return must be prepared.

The preceding is a brief list of some of the items that should be considered upon a loved one’s death. Although proper estate planning can do much to minimize and help simplify procedures at death, there are legal issues that must be addressed when a loved one dies. An estate plan that addresses and minimizes these legal issues is truly a wonderful gift for those that are left behind.

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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.

THEME: LAWYER LINGO ACROSS 1. Requests 5. Pub dispenser 8. Feline sound 11. HGTV's "____ or Flop" 12. Ferdinand, e.g.

13. Like a ghost 14. *Pro ____, or in proportion 15. Miscellany 16. *Elsewhere 17. *Response to #51 Across?

19. Cher has one 20. Marine enchantress 21. Not tac nor toe 22. *Not underwear!

25. *Battery's companion 29. Literary "even" 30. "____ it ____," or go full force 33. Quartet minus one 34. Greyish brown 36. Common conjunction 37. Ban from school, e.g.

38. Homesteader's measurement 39. Complete failure 41. "Stand and Deliver" singer 42. Relating to breastbone 44. Spectacle venues 46. Marcia's jealous sister 47. Type of assistant, for short 49. Sudden and brilliant success 51. *Courtroom protest 55. Like blue sky 56. Twins, e.g.

57. Was a passenger 58. Shirking work 59. Volcano in Sicily 60. All over again 61. *____ se or ____ tem 62. Bear's hangout 63. Quiet attention grabber

DOWN 1. Big do 2. Eastern European 3. Toy with a tail 4. Thinly spread 5. Tutu fabric 6. Mork from Ork 7. Walk, as through mud 8. Cripple 9. Major European river 10. Ancient Chinese dynasty 12. Stock exchange, in Paris 13. Mollify 16. Anisette, for short 18. Often precedes through, to search 21. Cough syrup amt.

22. Greek Bs 23. Don't just stand there!

24. Habituate 25. Gives a hand 26. Of a city 27. Tarzan's swing rope

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28. *Reasons to sue 31. Peacock's pride 32. Genetic initials 35. *Lie made under oath 37. Pre-Ionic 39. Belieber or Parrothead, e.g.

40. Usually not allowed in court 43. Back of the neck 45. *To lure into a compromising act 47. *To annul or suspend 48. Jinn or genie 49. Old Russian autocrat 50. Anis-flavored aperitif 51. Newspaper piece 52. Atom that lost an electron, pl.

53. Words from Wordsworth, pl.

54. Type of salamander 55. European peak

Solutions on page 9

A man told his doctor that he wasn't able to do all the things around the house that he used to do.

When the exam was complete, he said, "Now, Doc, I can take it. Tell me in plain English what is wrong with me."

"Well, in plain English," the doctor said, "you're just lazy."

"Okay," said the man.

"Now give me the medical term so I can tell my wife."

Today's Thought

EXPERIENCE: The ability to repeat one's mistakes with ever- increasing confidence

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Mobile Homes

My friend Emma and I watched a brand-new mobile home being towed past us as we drove down Interstate 40 near Nashville.

"There goes our house," I joked. A caravan of seven identical trucks went rolling by, one after the other. As the last house disappeared from sight, Emma declared, "And there goes the neighborhood."

Airport

Pointing to the passenger's water bottle, an airport screener said, "Sorry, you can't bring liquids on board."

The passenger became irate. "It's not a liquid," he snapped. "It's a beverage."

PUNishment

Many people think that Edgar Allan Poe was a raven madman.

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

Letter to Mother

Mrs. Jamison was reading a letter at breakfast.

Suddenly she looked up suspiciously at her husband.

"Henry," she said, "I've just received a letter from mother saying she isn't accepting our invitation to come and stay, as we do not appear to want her. What does she mean by that? I told you to write and say that she was to come at her own convenience.

You did write, didn't you?"

"Er, yes, I did," said the husband. "But I, I couldn't spell 'convenience,' so I made it 'risk.'"

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R etiRement

Celebrating 46 Years of Dedicated Service

Roger Nowers,

USDA 46-year veteran retires after three states and many (46) years of dedicated service.

Roger Nowers at 18 years old, was hired by James A Worthen to the Wyoming Sweetwater County Predator Control program.

Roger grew up in Beaver Utah, with a dream of being a Goverment Trapper.

He had many excellent mentors growing up, one being his longtime neighbor Merle Gray of Beaver, and his late Uncle Karlyle Rollings of Vernal, Utah.

He got this job with the USDA in January 1973 to start out in Rock Springs, Wyoming, and worked there for six years, trapping and flying in the super cub protecting livestock for the stockmen.

He took a transfer in 1979 to Norwood, Colorado to work for their stockmen sheepmen, and farmers.

He then took a transfer back home to Utah, to the Richfield area for one year and then another transfer to Panguitch, Utah.

His most exciting moment thru these years was on his birthday in the Escalante, Utah area. He was out checking things and found a beautiful pure white coyote. His administration was as excited as he was, so they said, "It is yours."

He has taken his dogs and horses and used them at least 95% of the time.

He has truly loved working with the cattlemen, sheep ranchers and their families. But a huge plus has been meeting and working with all the guys he has spent time with and working with and getting to know and love them.

Roger's wife of 48 years, Jill, has been by his side every inch of the way.

They have four grown children, with Sheree of Panguitch being the oldest and only daughter. Preston is following his father's footsteps in the Parowan area. Kyle, being in Junction, is also following his dad's footsteps. Chaney in Panguitch is following Dad and keeping him busy.

You know life is what you make of it, and we have really enjoyed the ride.

His retirement is June 4, 2020. A celebratory family dinner is planned for May 29 @ 4 pm and after from 5:30 to 6:30 is a open invitation to the public to come by our home and wish him the best and have a dessert. Wear a mask, even though we will be spread out. If you don’t have a mask, we will provide one.

If you know and love Roger like we do, we’ll see you then.

Happy Trails, Trapper. We all know you're really not done.

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May 28, 2020

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Wednesday night, the Class of 2020 (the class with great vision) had their graduation parade down Main Street.

The whole parade was photographed, along with the talks that were given. Each graduate will receive copies of all of the events. This class has some really smart kids in it, including five valedictorians. Tana Frandsen, Logan Houston, Hagen Miller, Taylia Norris and Hallie Palmer all had a 4.0 grade point average. Mataya Barney and Riley Certonio both achieved the honor of salutatorian. Their yearbook was the best ever.

Each graduate had a page in the book and a listing of all of their achievements. Each student in the high school has a picture in the book. There are pictures of each sport that the school took part in this year.

The drama, FBLA, FCCLA, and debate clubs are all there.

These club activities are such big events in the student’s studies. The graduates' posters are hanging from the light posts throughout the town.

The graduation was different this year, but it will be one that will be remembered for a long time. Good luck to all of the graduates. You are the best, and the future of our country is in your hands.

Tomorrow is Memorial Day, and it has been a busy weekend out at the cemetery.

There have been many cars out there, with people putting flowers on their loved ones' graves. Many thanks to Robb Veater and Lauri for the great job they did on the grounds.

They had maintained the cemetery for many years, and are we glad that they are maintaning them once again. Many thanks to all of those who helped put up the flags on the veteran’s graves this year. The flags always look great on the road into the cemetery. This year it was different. Instead of the wind blowing from the west, it was blowing from the north, and it gave them a different look. I didn’t get any calls this year on missed graves, but it isn’t too late to

go out and put up a marker for next year. We did find six new graves that got markers.

Well, the first sign that summer is just around the corner is that the gas prices are going up. Some great signs that things are picking up was that there was a couple of "No Vacancy" signs on some of the motels. There were many cars parked along Main Street and people going into the restaurants. The stop sign at Main and Center had a lot of cars and RVs backed up to make the turn. I understand that Ruby’s was booked up for the weekend. Zion opened up at 7:00 am. Without shuttle buses, the park was closed by 11:00, only four hours later.

There isn’t much parking up the canyon, and it wouldn’t take much to fill up. So, look for buses to start running shortly. Our daughter, Kelly, came down for the weekend, and we went down to Escobar’s for lunch. On our way down, the traffic going north was solid with cars. I talked to Rosa about her mother, who lives in Mexico, and asked if they had been effected by the virus. She said that they shut down their restaurants and businesses early. It is like a ghost town there, but they don’t have any cases of the virus. Our daughter, Kelly, works for a university hospital in the billing department and is working from home. Her boss is redoing their office so that there will be separation between employees. She is hoping that if they will let her work from home, she might be able to come home and work from here.

This is usually our busy time of the year, but the Panguitch Quilt Festival has been postponed until next year. The BMW riders are always here a week later, but not this year. I haven’t heard if the Panguitch Balloon Festival is going to be shut down, but we should know shortly. Pat is still planning, if possible, on having

the Easter Egg hunt on the 4th of July. I think that most of the events scheduled for this summer will be on hold. The state has moved us up to the yellow or second stage, and it does allow gatherings of 50 people or more, as long as they stay separated.

South Korea had 11,110 cases of coronavirus and 263 deaths as of May 20. In contrast, the United States has over 1.7 million people with the virus and 100,000 deaths.

Americans are 21 times more likely to be infected with the virus and 60 times more likely to die from it than South Koreans.

Both the US and Korea reported their first case of the virus on January 20. On January 28, the World Health Organization (WHO) notified the world of this deadly virus that originated in China. On February 2, the US banned travel from China. On February 13th, the US. Embassy in South Korea issued a health and travel alert that travelers going to Korea should anticipate health screenings upon arrival. Our president waited six weeks, until March 13, to implement broader travel restrictions from other countries with outbreaks. On February 26th, the president said that we only had 15 cases of the virus and that within a couple of days, it is going to be down close to zero, making a point to also describe what a great job he was doing. He also said that the virus would be gone around the 1st of April, when it starts to warm up. As late as March 9, he said that the flu was more dangerous than the coronavirus.

The president is now blaming China for the problem, but Europe didn’t do a much better job of banning foreign tourists than we did. Italy was hit the worst.

Many Europeans travelled to the New York City area and brought the virus with them.

New York and the surround-

ing states have a third of all the deaths in the country.

Brazil is the new hot spot for the virus. They have surpassed Russia, and they moved into second place in amount of cases. They have official figures of 170,000 cases and 11,700 have died from COVID-19. The bad thing for Brazil is that the virus is getting back to the tribes that live deep in the Amazon.

Four million worldwide have the virus and 350,000 have died from it. By the first of the year, it is expected that the death toll will triple.

The Senior Citizen's Center will remain closed until at least July 1st. It is not big enough to maintain distancing to serve food. However, your "happy camper," Meals on Wheel folks will keep that food rolling out to the homes that need a hot meal. We have people come and go, and we can always find time to handle many more of the town’s family lunches.

So, if you are one of the dispensable ones like Pat and I, don’t treat this like the flu.

It is deadly. Wear your masks in public, and stay separated when you can. We were at Joe’s Market when a car from New York pulled up, and we masked up for safety.

We made it through the driest April on record, and now May has gone by without much more than a drop or two in our area. It is really dry out there. With all of this wind, don’t light any fires.

Southern Utah is under a red fire alert danger, and we have already had some brush fires down in the Hurricane area.

These fires don’t usually start until the middle of summer.

This is going to be a bad fire season for the firefighters.

Like the school sign says, "We are Bobcats, and we will make it through this."

Mack O

Restaurant Advice: The virus also is not very stable

in the environment. Studies have shown it loses half its viral concentration after less than an hour on copper, three and a half hours on cardboard and just under seven hours on plastic.

—Thomas A. Russo, Professor and Chief, Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Restaurant Advice Cont'd from page 1

with back-to-back seating and servers who weave among the busy tables all evening long.

So, what should you look out for, and how can you and the restaurant reduce the risk?

Here are answers to a few common questions.

How far apart should tables and bar stools be?

There is nothing magical about 6 feet, the number we often hear in formal guidance from government agencies. I would consider that the minimum distance required for safe spacing.

The “6-foot” rule is based on old data about the distance droplets can spread respiratory viruses. These droplets tend to settle out of the air within six feet, but that isn’t always the case. Aerosols can spread the virus over larger distances, though there remains some uncertainty about how common this spread is. Particles generated by sneezes or someone running can travel up to 30 feet.

Talking alone has been shown to generate respiratory droplets that could be infectious.

If there is a fan or current

generated in a closed space such as a restaurant, particles will also travel farther. This was shown in a paper from China: People in a restaurant downwind of an infected person became infected even though the distance was greater than six feet.

The closer the distance and the greater the time someone is exposed to a person who is infectious, the greater the risk.

If the servers wear masks, is that enough?

If servers wear masks, that will afford a layer of protection, but customers eating and talking could still spread the virus.

One way to mitigate that risk in this imperfect situation, at least from a public health point of view, would be to have tables surrounded by protective barriers, such as plexiglass or screens, or put tables in separate rooms with doors that can be closed.

Some states are encouraging restaurants to limit each table to only one server who delivers everything.

Restaurants could also screen guests before they enter, either with temperature checks or questions about symptoms and their close con-

tacts with anyone recently diagnosed with COVID-19.

It’s controversial, but restaurants in California have tried it. Washington state tried to require restaurants to record visitors’ contact information in case an outbreak is discovered, but it pulled back to only recommend doing so.

It’s easier to screen employees. In fact, guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend restaurants have employee screening in place before they reopen. But while screening employees for possible infection could decrease risk, it’s important to remember that people can be infectious six days before they develop symptoms. That is why masks, eye protection, social distancing and hand hygiene are critical measures for preventing infection.

Should I ask for disposable utensils and wipe everything down?

Regular dishwashing of plates, glasses and utensils, and laundering of napkins and tablecloths, will inactivate the virus. No need for disposables here.

The table should also Restaurant Advice Cont'd on page 7

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May 28, 2020

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Melanie Dabb, extension assistant Professor, Wayne County

What’s Behind the Masks?

On April 3, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued the recommendation that cloth face coverings (NOT surgical masks or N-95 respirators) should be worn in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Places like grocery stores and pharmacies. Utah leaders have also stressed the importance of wearing masks as the state begins to reopen and many businesses are requiring customers to wear masks. But what if I’m not sick? What if I am healthy and not in a “high risk” group? What if I want it to be my choice whether or not I wear a mask? To help you answer these questions let’s take a look at the reasons behind the recommendation to wear masks.

Reduce the Risk of Transmission Even very young children are taught to cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. Even better, cough and sneeze into your elbow and wash your hands after-

wards. This technique is recommended by the CDC because it has proven to be effective in preventing the spread of serious illnesses including influenza, RSV, whooping cough and COVID-19.

The virus that causes these illnesses are spread from person to person through droplets in the air from an infected person coughing, sneezing, or talking. They can also be spread by touching a surface where these droplets have landed. Covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze and proper handwashing prevents these droplets from being spread. Masks provide this covering, and evidence suggests that wearing a mask is effective in preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses including COVID-19. As with many viruses, a person may be able to spread COVID-19 days before they show symptoms. There is also evidence suggesting a person may be asymptomatic, which means they carry the virus and never show symptoms. These are reasons to practice good hygiene precautions and courtesies. They prevent a person who does not show symptoms

from spreading the virus without realizing it. COVID-19 is a new virus and scientists are still learning about the ways it is spread. Currently, there is no effective treatment or vaccine. This makes it important to take extra care with this virus.

Clarify the Recommendations While cloth face masks don’t guarantee that you won’t get COVID-19, they are effective at catching the droplets and reducing your chance of passing it onto someone or someone passing it on to you if they are also wearing a mask. The CDC has provided guidelines on how to properly wear masks. The CDC recommends that masks should: • Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face • Be secured with ties or ear loops • Include multiple layers of fabric • Allow for breathing without restriction • Be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape.

Masks should be washed often in a washing machine.

Also, you should wash your hands and/or use hand sani-

tizer when you put on and remove your mask. Then, once you’ve removed your mask, wash your hands again.

Be careful not to touch your eyes, nose, and mouth when you put on and remove your mask. Children under the age of two, those who have trouble breathing, and those unable to remove the mask without assistance should not wear the cloth face masks. If these guidelines are followed correctly, masks can help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and reduce the risk to you and those around you.

Sources: https://www. cdc.gov/healthywater/hygiene/etiquette/coughing_ sneezing.html https://www. who.int/publications-detail/ advice-on-the-use-of-masksin-the-community-duringhome-care-and-in-healthcare-settings-in-the-context-of-the-novel-COVID19-(2019-ncov)-outbreak https://www.cdc.gov/COVID-19/2019-ncov/preventgetting-sick/cloth-face-cover. html Written By: Melanie Dabb, Extension Assistant Professor and Maggie Ellett, Student Intern

be cleaned and disinfected between uses and marked as sanitized.

Menus are a bit more problematic, depending on the material. Plastic menus could be disinfected. Disposable menus would be more ideal.

Remember, even if someone touches a surface that has infectious virus, as long as they don’t touch their mouth, nose or eyes they should be safe.

So, when in doubt, wash your hands or use hand sanitizer.

Can I get the virus from food from the kitchen?

The risk of becoming infected with the new coronavirus from food is very low.

This is a respiratory virus whose primary mode of infection is accessing the upper or lower respiratory tract through droplets or aerosols entering your mouth, nose or eyes. It needs to enter the respiratory tract to cause infection, and it

cannot do this by way of the stomach or intestinal tract.

The virus also is not very stable in the environment. Studies have shown it loses half its viral concentration after less than an hour on copper, three and a half hours on cardboard and just under

information on the four-week online certificate course including how to sign up, what training modules will be covered and how to find legitimate work-from-home opportunities. This course will benefit those seeking entrepreneurial, e-commerce and freelance opportunities, as well as remote employment.—Ruris Cont'd from page 1

It's spring! That means outdoor activity around here has sprung into high gear.

The hyacinths and tulips have finished their bloom cycles.

The strawberries, peaches, apricots, plums, and nectarines are blossoming.

The onions that overwintered, as well as the freshly planted ones, are coming up strong and healthy and happy.

The rhubarb that the chickens dug up two months ago is growing well in spite of the abuse. Although, the chickens have not been happy with me for putting a fence around the poor, defenseless rhubarb (No pun intended).

The parsley, peppermint, and catnip are all growing like weeds.

The steers continue growing. Though, if he knocks out my fence one more time, the yearling is going to go to the butcher before the two year old!

My extra bathroom is playing substitute hen-mom to a few chicks I managed to hatch a couple of weeks ago.

And, huge thanks to the Heywoods and Lybberts for their many days of work helping me build a modified walipini. It’s now structurally complete, and I'm working on the finishing touches to be able to start using it as greenhouse, of sorts.

More on that later!

I know spring seems a strange time for an article on seed saving, but if you are planning to save seeds from this year's garden, you really need to plan carefully what you are going to plant where,

not just when.

Why would you want to save seeds?

Several reasons come to mind.

This year, there has been something of a “run” on both seeds and nursery plants.

They do seem to be at least somewhat back in stock now, but supplies are low. For many of the leading online companies, they are still out of many varieties.

Heirloom or open pollinated varieties have a tendency to “acclimate” to your specific climate if you save seeds from the same varieties and plant them year after year.

Additionally, when you save your own seeds, you know what has gone into them. For some people, having organic is very important.

Others prefer varieties that have strong resistance to certain diseases that are prevalent in the area.

By saving your own seeds and using them in a year, you save a lot of money as well.

So, pick your favorite reason, and start saving seeds.

Now, back to the need to plan what you are going to plant, where, and when.

Many vegetables and flowers are pollinated by the wind and/or by insects, making it difficult to be sure that the seed you save one year will produce true to type plants next year or the year after that.

For example, corn pollen is wind carried. If you want to save corn for seed to plant next year, you'll need to either make sure it's the only corn

growing within two miles or plan on bagging the tassels to prevent contamination.

Corn is probably the WORST garden plant for a beginning seed saver!

Dill, on the other hand, is one of the best for a beginning seed saver since it doesn't have a ton of varieties, nor does it have significant problems with crossing pollen with other plants nearby.

Lettuce can be another good one for a beginning seed saver. Both leaf and head varieties can be sown in close proximity because the flowers mostly self-fertilize. Growers report up to 5% crossing between varieties grown right next to each other. Not bad for a home garden, but, of course, you wouldn't want to sell seeds if there was even a 5% chance they wouldn't produce true to type.

An important consideration for those wanting to save seeds is to find open pollinated or heirloom varieties of plants.

The hybrids found in most of the stores are generally not good for seed saving. They have advantages in other ways, though, but sav-

ing seeds from them is setting yourself up for disappointment down the road and possible legal hassles if the seed was patented.

What usually happens with hybrids is that seeds saved from year one will next year (year two) produce a plant, but the vegetable may or may not look like the ones you got the seeds from. It may or may not produce seeds for you to plant for year three. By year three, many of them will not grow at all, or, if they do, there is no telling what you'll get, except that it has almost no chance of being what you grew in year one.

Since I don't plan to turn this article into a book on seed saving, I will suggest that one of the best books I've seen on the subject is called "Seed to Seed - Seed Saving and Growing Techniques for Vegetable Gardeners" by Suzanne Ashworth. The binding is terrible, but the information is tops.

Happy gardening!

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

via glasses and intermittent mask use between bites and sips would further decrease the risk.

This article was originally published in The Convesation on May 21, 2020.

Remote Work: Mike will present

Remote Work

Seed Saving

seven hours on plastic. If food were to be contaminated during preparation, cooking temperature would likely inactivate much if not all of the virus.

The use of masks and maintaining good hand hygiene by food preparers should significantly reduce the risk of food contamination.

Is outdoor seating or a drive-through any safer?

Vulnerable people may want to pass on dine-in options and focus on pickup or perhaps outside dining if the conditions are appropriate.

Drive-up windows or carry-out are probably the safest; transient interaction with one individual when everyone is wearing masks is a lower-risk situation.

Overall, outside dining is safer than indoor dining with everything else being equal on a nonwindy day due to the larger air volume.

Maintaining eye protection

learning about the program should be high school age or older with prior work experience and basic computer and internet skills.

Mike will present information on the four-week online certificate course including how to sign up, what training modules will be covered and how to find legitimate work-from-home op-

portunities. This course will benefit those seeking entrepreneurial, e-commerce and freelance opportunities, as well as remote employment.

Ruris, a nonprofit based in Escalante, will offer internet computer facilities in their new Escalante Cyber Center in support of remote workers. To RSVP for the presentation, email Suzanne Catlett at ruris.org@gmail. com.

—Ruris

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LegaL Notices PUBLIC NOTICE: WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSED BUDGET The Wayne County School District Board of Education will review and approve proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2021 at the regularly scheduled board meeting on June 10th at 6:00 pm at the Wayne High School EdNet room, located at 265 N. 400 W. Bicknell, Utah.

A public hearing will also be held at the same time and place to amend budgets for the current fiscal year.

Budgets are available for review in the District office, located at 79 N. 100 W. Bicknell, Utah, during normal business hours.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 28, 2020 NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INTENDED USE: SHOP WITH RESIDENCE ON SAME PARCEL AS A RESIDENCE ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED BY: PHILLIP WINTERS & MARCY WINTERS A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON: JUNE 10, 2020 @ 7:00 PM AT THE WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LEGAL DES: 1.11 acres Sec 32 T27S R3E located at 1497 E 1000 N LOA, UT 84747 Due to COVID-19, we ask that all interested parties designate one representative to attend the meeting. If possible, please mail your comments and concerns in.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 28 and JUNE 4, 2020

NOTICE OF FINAL TAX SALE Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of May, 2020 at 10:00 o’clock a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash, under the provisions of Section 59-2-1351.1, the following described real property located in the county and now delinquent and subject to tax sale.

A bid for less than the total amount of taxes, interest, penalty, and administrative cost which are a charge upon the real estate will not be accepted.

NOTICE: The Garfield County Recorder’s Office has maps available upon request for a nominal fee. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO DETERMINE THE PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE LAND, ITS GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, ACCESSIBILITY AND AVAILABILITY OR VALIDITY OF WATER RIGHTS. PARCEL 1. Virgil R and Lola A Preston 531-P Via Estrada Laguna Woods, CA 92637 HU-4-28 14-0053-0129 All of Lot 28, Block 4, Hercules Subdivision.

Total Fees and Taxes Due: $482.82 PARCEL 2. Kyle and Cindy Stewart PO Box 618 Panguitch, UT 84759 HU-6-6 14-0053-0210 All of lot 6, Block 6, Hercules Subdivision.

Total Fees and Taxes Due: $554.56 PARCEL 3. Kyle and Cindy Stewart PO Box 618 Panguitch, UT 84759 HU-6-7 14-0053-0211 All of lot 7, Block 6, Hercules Subdivision.

Total Fees and Taxes Due: $554.56 PARCEL 4. Kyle and Cindy Stewart PO Box 618 Panguitch, UT 84759 HU-6-8 14-0053-0212 All of lot 8, Block 6, Hercules Subdivision.

Total Fees and Taxes Due: $554.56 PARCEL 5. Kyle and

Cindy Stewart PO Box 618 Panguitch, UT 84759 HU-6-19 14-0053-0223 All of lot 19, Block 6, Hercules Subdivision.

Total Fees and Taxes Due: $554.56 PARCEL 6. Betty E Pritchard c/o Lois Dawson 2601 Big Cedar Edmond, OK 73012 HU-6-25 14-0053-0229 All of lot 25, Block 6, Hercules Subdivision.

Total Fees and Taxes Due: $495.62 PARCEL 7. Jaymie L Songer 3195 County Road 1 Montrose, CO 814039438 ERTS2-34 20-0031-0034 All of lot 34, Ticaboo Subdivision Plat II 2nd Amended.

Total Fees and Taxes Due: $11,417.02 PARCEL 8. Merle D and Sharon R Shirk 9995 Carbon Road Broomfield, CO 800209771 ERTS3-48 20-0032-0048 All of lot 48 Ticaboo Subdivision Plat II 4th Amended.

Total Fees and Taxes Due: $11,951.42

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 24th day of April, 2020.

Camille A. Moore Garfield County Auditor Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2020 SURPLUS SALE GARFIELD COUNTY GARFIELD COUNTY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2015 DODGE RAM 1500 BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE UNTIL 5:00 P.M., FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH, 2020. BIDS WILL BE OPENED MONDAY JUNE 8TH, 2020 AT 11:00 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 MAY 28 & JUNE 4, 2020

BUDGET HEARING UPPER SEVIER CONSERVATION DISTRICT The Upper Sevier Conservation District will hold its annual budget hearing on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 12:00 noon at Big Fish Restaurant located at 608 South Main Street in Panguitch, Utah. This budget hearing is open to the public.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 28, 2020

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

66 West Main, Torrey

435-425-2229

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOULDER PLANNING COMMISSION The Boulder Town Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., regarding a Conditional Use Permit application by Jacqui Smalley for an Arts and Ag Center on her ranch property.

The hearing will be conducted electronically, with tollfree call-in participation provided. (Connection information will be announced closer to the meeting.)

Details on the CUP application and project plans are available on the town website http://boulder.utah.gov/ or on the Utah Public Meeting Notice site https://www.utah.gov/pmn/index. html.

Please email Planning Commission Clerk Peg Smith, at femmith@scinternet.net if you have questions or wish to leave comments for the hearing.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 28, 2020

INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ESCALANTE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TAXIWAY TURNAROUND & RSA GRADING ESCALANTE, UTAH AIP NO. 3-49-0007-010-2020 DOT NO. XXX Online bids for improvements to the Escalante Municipal Airport, AIP No. 3-49-0007-010-2020, will be received by the City of Escalante, Utah via online bidding through QuestCDN at www.armstrongconsultants.com until June 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. MDT. Online bidding will begin on June 3, 2020. Bid results will be posted on the Armstrong Consultants, Inc. website

by June 9, 2020.

The work involved includes the following: SCHEDULE I CONSTRUCT TURNAROUND TAXIWAY SCHEDULE II SAFETY AREA GRADING SCHEDULE III DRAINAGE CHECK DAMS SCHEDULE IV DRAINAGE AREA IMPROVEMENTS For a complete set of Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents all purchases must be made through our website at www.armstrongconsultants.com. A digital copy may be downloaded for $50.00, this will include access to online bidding.

There will be no refunds.

Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond executed by a Surety Company in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the total bid made payable to City of Escalante, Utah.

The Bidder must supply all the information required by the proposal forms and specifications and he/she must bid on all items of every schedule. The City of Escalante, Utah reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all portions of the various bid items. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the opening thereof.

A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid meeting will be held via teleconference on May 29, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., MDT. Meeting access instructions will be sent to all planholders. Questions should be emailed to Eric Rink at erink@armstrongconsultants.com.

The proposed contract is under and subject to Executive Order 11246 of 24 September 1965, as amended and to the equal opportunity clause and the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications, including the goals and timetables for minority and female participation.

The proposed contract is subject to the provisions of Department of Transportation Regulations 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation).

Minimum wage rates as established by the Secretary of Labor are applicable to all schedules awarded for this project.

The proposed contract is under and subject to the following federal provisions: Affirmative Action Requirement Buy American Preference Civil Rights – Title VI Assurances Debarment and Suspension Federal Fair Labor Standards Act Trade Restriction Clause Any questions regarding this project are to be directed to the office of Armstrong Consultants, Inc., Grand Junction, Colorado, (970) 242-0101, for interpretation.

ESCALANTE, UTAH Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 21 & 28 and JUNE 4, 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 Jun. 24, 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.

EXTENSION(S) 61-2648 (a30672): Alan Mathena is/are filing an extension for 0.0078 cfs OR 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (Panguitch Lake Area) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 28 & JUNE 4, 2020 BRYCE CANYON CITY TOWN COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING JUNE 18TH, 2020 9:30 A.M. 70 WEST 100 NORTH Notice is hereby given that the Bryce Canyon City Council will hold a public hearing on the 18th day of June 2020 at the hour of 9:30 a.m. at the offices of the City located at 70 West 100 North to accept public comment on amending the 2019-2020 budget and the proposed 2020-2021 budget.

CERTIFICATION OF POSTING I, The duly appointed and acting clerk for Bryce Canyon City, Hereby certify that copies of the foregoing notice were posted at the following places within the municipality this 28th day of May 2020.

1. Bryce Canyon Public Safety Building 2. Bryce Canyon City Post Office 3. Utah Public Notice Web site SYDNEY J. SYRETT-LAMAS, BRYCE CANYON CITY CLERK Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 28 & JUNE 4, 2020 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING BICKNELL TOWN Bicknell Town’s Budget Hearing for 2020 – 2021 will be held on 4 June 2020. This hearing will also include opening the 2019-2020 budget to make a transfer of funds into the Capitol Project Fund. This hearing will be held in conjunction with the regularly scheduled town council meeting on said date, at 7:00 p.m. in the town hall building, 64 W 100 North, Bicknell.

Connie Durfey, Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 28, 2020

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To place your ad, call 435-826-4400 or email snapshot@live.com

Classified ads start at just $7.50 per week for 25 words or less.

HELP WANTED

DENTAL ASSISTANT PANGUITCH DENTAL Panguitch Dental is looking for a motivated Dental Assistant to join their team.

This position will be part-time, working three to four days per week. Must be 18 or older.

The position responsibilities include: • Patient Interaction.

• Taking X-Rays.

• Chair-side assisting.

• Scheduling, Charting, Documenting dental visits on computer.

• Sterilization of dental Instruments.

• Set-up and cleaning operatory and office.

• Experienced applicants would have the following: • Dental Assisting Experience • Pedo, Endo, Oral Surgery and General Dentistry Experience.

• Knowledge of Computer Charting and Digital x-rays • X-Ray Certified.

• CPR Certified.

We are willing to train those with no assisting experience.

Wage is negotiable if you have dental experience.

Email your resume to: smemory@waynechc.org Or you can drop it off in person at Panguitch Dental.

75 N 200 E, Panguitch, UT 84759 MEDICAL CLERK/MA BICKNELL The Wayne Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) medical clinic. We are dedicated to the health and wellness of the community we serve.

We provide a wide variety of services and serve almost 4,000 patients and last year had 15,000 encounters. Services routinely provided include preventive, acute and emergency medical care, comprehensive dental services, management of chronic conditions for prenatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, and diagnostic laboratory and radiology services.

We are currently seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Medical Assistant. This would be a PRN (as needed) position. Must have at least 1 year Medical Assisting experience. Currently the position would work 3-5 days per week and one Saturday a month.

Primary responsibilities would include: • Patient intake • Patient health documentation • Lab draws and Lab testing • General patient care • Emergency care • Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls.

• Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians.

• Maintain all logs and required checks • Room preparation and stocking Minimum requirements: • Health care background at least 1 year as MA. • Basic medical terminology • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) • Pass a background check Preferred Qualifications: • MA Certified • ACLS & PALS • Emergency Experience Wage: based on experience If interested please send resume to Josie Moosman at josiem@waynechc.org This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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

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 Full-Time Science Teacher at Escalante High School Full-Time Transportation Mechanic/Auto Mechanics Teacher at Panguitch High School Half-Time CTE Teacher at Escalante High School Half-Time Kindergarten Teacher at Bryce Valley Elementary School Half-Time SpEd Preschool Teacher at Bryce Valley Elementary School Substitute/Activity Bus Driver in Escalante Substitute Custodians, Food Service, and Teachers Food Service Worker at 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.

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. Fulltime and part-time positions available.

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

Email resumes and questions to: capitolreefciderworks@gmail.com

HELP WANTED PANGUITCH LAKE Earn EXTRA CASH this Summer Cabin cleaners needed at the lake.

Good pay flexible hours call 676-8603

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

MASSEY’S IS HIRING A P/T PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN! $2.5k - $12.5K annually, Flexible Hrs, Weekly Training.

Help your community, Apply within (435)315-0128

MEETINGS

SENIOR CENTER MENUS

PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140 Suggested donation $3.00 60 & older, $7.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot.

Meals include milk & bread.

Tues. June 4

Wed. June 5

Thurs. June 6

Ham w/ Gravy, Potato Casserole, Veggies, Fruit Salad, Salad Bar, Cherry Pie

Orange Chicken, Fried Rice, Veggie Egg Rolls, Salad Bar, Veggie, Mandarin Oranges, Almond Cookies

Pork Chops, Potatoes & Gravy, Salad Bar, Carrots, Applesauce, Lemon Cooler Cake

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NOTE: PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND CALL AHEAD. The kitchen staff work diligently to prepare a good dinner, and a head count helps them prepare enough for everyone.

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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SERVICES STOWE'S BOOKKEEPING SERVICE Full service bookkeeping.

Restaurants, small business, payroll, remote services available.

Located in Escalante.

435-826-4399

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

CUSTOMER SALES REPRESENTATIVE ESCALANTE Immediate job opening for: Customer Sales Rep in the Escalante Business Office: Happy, friendly, outgoing customer oriented attitude a must. Serves as primary point of contact for new customers. Sells and promotes services of the company to new and existing customers. Assists customers with new service requests, billing inquiries and other account activities. Spanish speaking preferred. Excellent benefits and competitive compensation based on experience.

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

SPED PARAPROFESSIONAL POSITION OPEN WAYNE MIDDLE SCHOOL Wayne School District is accepting applications for a Special Education paraprofessional to work for the Utah School for the Deaf and Blind at Wayne Middle School.

Applicants will be required to work closely under teacher supervision with individual students and provide assistance as assigned.

This position is for 27 hours a week with no benefits. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Please send applications to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715.

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

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