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Thursday, July 2, 2020
Garkane Energy Opens a New Solar Pavilion in Torrey by Lee AustIn TORREY - Following a solo recital performance by members of the Sleeping Rainbow School of Music, Torrey Mayor Scott Chesnut cut the ribbon officially opening Garkane Energy’s third solar-powered pavilion in a ceremony last Thursday. The new structure is located next to the Torrey Town Park and features 99 solar panels on top of a large metal frame providing a shaded area with picnic tables and producing 34 thousand watts of power (34kW) for members of the cooperative. Similar pavilions were built earlier by Garkane in Kanab and Escalante. The projects were funded by Garkane’s “SHINE” program, in which members pay an additional fee for electricity produced by renewable sources in cooperation with the cooperative’s wholesale producer Deseret Power. Solar Pavilion Cont'd on page 4
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Utah’s Hospital Systems Join Forces To Encourage All Utahns To #MaskUpUtah UTAH - Intermountain Healthcare is joining with the Utah Hospital Association and the other healthcare systems in Utah in a collaborative effort to encourage the use of face masks in public and work settings throughout the state during the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative, #MaskUpUtah, kicked off on Tuesday, June 23rd and will continue throughout the summer months in an effort to help reduce community transmission of the virus. Clinical leaders for Intermountain Healthcare, MountainStar Healthcare, Steward Healthcare, and University of Utah Health are concerned about the rising number of COVID-19 cases occurring throughout Utah. They have come together with one voice to remind Utahns that wearing a mask can make a significant difference in helping to reduce transmission of the virus.
A Favorite Torrey Dining Locale Re-Opens with a New Flair
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Hunt & Gather Restaurant, owned by Chet and Nancy Saign, opened this week and will continue the tradition of fine dining in this favorite Torrey Main Street location. TORREY - The launch of Torrey’s newest restaurant feels as much like a homecoming as it does a lift off into new local culinary opportunities. Hunt & Gather, owned by Chet and Nancy Saign, is now open on Torrey’s Main Street at the well-known restaurant property previously occupied by Café Diablo. Chef Chet Saign has deep roots in Utah, although he and Nancy have lived a bilocational life between Wayne County and Cape May, New Jersey—where Nancy is from—for a couple of decades. There, over the course of 28 years, Chet worked his way from line cook to owner of the award winning French New Orleans restaurant, 410 Bank Street. Chet and Nancy would winter in Wayne County and spend summers in Cape May. “A friend introduced Chet
and I because they realized we were both somewhat nomadic,” said Nancy. Chet says he’d been keeping an eye open for an opportunity in Wayne County for quite a long time, and with the sale of Café Diablo, he found it. With Hunt & Gather, Saign plans to offer a menu that, “Doesn’t exactly squeeze into a mold, but offers a style that comes from the fact that we make everything from scratch." "If we had to name it, I think we would fall into ‘global cuisine,’” said Nancy. “So everyone can come into the restaurant and find something that will please them. We have vegetarian and vegan options—making sure we ‘hit it’ for everybody.” “And when I find a product that’s in season, we’ll be Hunt and Gather Cont'd on page 6
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
THURS. JULY 2 - WED. JULY 8
Mostly sunny, with a 20% chance of rain only on Friday. Highs in the high 70s and 80s; lows in the 40s. Winds variable from 12 to 17 mph.
Garfield County Commission June 22
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#MaskUpUtah is Utah initiative to urge Utah residents to wear masks in order to reduce transmission of COVID-19. Utah’s hospitals currently have capacity to keep up with the needs of the communities they serve. However, as the number of coronavirus cases grow, it is imperative
Fire Restrictions Begin on BLMAdministered Lands in Southwest Utah
CEDAR CITY - Fire restrictions have begun for all public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Beaver, Iron, Kane and Garfield counties and continue for Washington County, to help prevent wildland fires during this period of hazardous fire conditions. Preventable wildfires threaten lives, property, and precious resources. The national average of humancaused wildfires comprises 87 percent of all wildfire occurrences every year. Most of these fires can be prevented. “We may be looking at another potentially severe fire season if warm, dry and windy weather continues to trend. We want people to continue recreating on public lands and enjoying their time on the Paria River and Color Country Districts,” said Paria River District Manager Harry Barber. “However, we also want the public to be aware that we all share in the responsibility to prevent wildfires. We hope to see that spirit of cooperation again this fire season; working together to help keep our public lands and communities safe and doing our part to mitigate humancaused wildfires, which will better enable firefighting resource availability to fight the naturally-occurring fires when they happen.” “Preventing humancaused wildland fires is a key part in keeping our public Fire Restrictions Cont'd on page 3
that Utahns work together to keep the case counts at a manageable level so all patient needs—COVID-19 and nonMaskUpUtah
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(Note: This article was produced from the recording available on Utah Public Meeting Notice board. Portions of discussions, particularly with members of the audience, were inaudible.) COVID "Green" level last GARFIELD COUNTY week, along with eight othGarfield County Commission er counties. Most businessmet June 22 in regular session, es are still promoting diswhich included five public tancing and masks, which hearings. people appreciate. Notes from Commission• Bryce Valley Prevention er Board Reports starting with Coalition in Bryce area has Commissioner David Tebbs: restarted meetings. • The county is moving into Commissioner Jerry Tayfire restriction season. No lor: details provided. • Intersection at Hwy 12 and • Examined sidewalk repairs needed in Ticaboo at esti63 (Bryce turnoff) is being mated $5-7K required. redesigned, though no decisions have been made. A • Wayne, Garfield, and Congressional staff members roundabout, among other traveled to the Flint Trail solutions, is being considthe previous week. ered. • At Your Leisure TV show • Bryce Canyon Nat’l Park is doing a piece on ATV is at 50-60% capacity on trails in Piute, Wayne, and weekdays, 75-80% on Garfield Counties, through weekends. All trails are open a state grant. except some backcountry, shuttles are running, staff is • Garfield County Travel Council is working on a being hired. co-op grant with the state • Parking at Mossy Cave is to promote getting travelers recognized by the park as a back to Garfield County. short-term fix. The stream• Garfield County needs a lined NEPA process will enHuman Service Council able a new parking area design to move expeditiously. Garfield Commission • Garfield County moved to Cont'd on page 2
21st Annual Panguitch Balloon Rally Took Off with Magical Morning Display
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The 2020 Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally kicked off Friday morning with a mass ascension of hot air balloons starting at 6 AM. A crew (right) holds open the "throat" of their balloon to inflate it in the early morning light. PANGUITCH - The 21st Annual Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally held their 2020 event the weekend of Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27. Each morning was set to begin with a mass ascension of upwards of 30 balloons into the early morning air. On Friday morning, the field where the pilots were readying their balloons for flight was a sea of colorful
nylon of varying designs and shapes. The bright light of the sun’s own ascension lit up the bright checkerboards, diamonds, palm trees, and one “Happy Face” adorned balloon. Crews surrounded their balloons, and it was obvious that balloon piloting is a family affair. Fathers and sons fly together on the Stars and Stripes Hot Air Balloon Team,
and, all around, kids could be seen helping to unfurl the 80 feet of balloon fabric, huddling the “throat" (bottom opening of the balloon), or collectively wrestling a “crown line," which is the line attached to the top of the balloon that keeps it stable during the inflating process.” Balloon Rally Cont'd on page 4
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
After all it really is all of humanity that is under threat during a pandemic. —Margaret Chan
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Letters to the Editor In light of the recent Black Lives Matter demonstrations locally, state and nationwide, “All Lives Matter” has become a slogan associated with criticism of the Black Lives Matter movement. Indeed, all lives do matter. However, the All Lives Matter slogan is used by many to minimize attempts by those who are trying to focus awareness on the well-documented disparities
that people of color face. If we sincerely believe ALL lives matter, we have a moral imperative and a responsibility to stop the systemic mistreatment of people of color who are confined by racial, ethnic and socio-economic borders that they did not create and a penal system that suffocates them before they die. Louise Eutropius, Escalante
How wonderful it is to express our American freedoms! How responsible a privilege it is to care for our “neighbors!” Please keep in mind there are elderly, immune-compromised and medically fragile peoples among you that appreciate your mask wearing and social distancing while shopping, etc. Admittedly, we’ve been told and advised of a lot of things these past few months about what we should and shouldn’t do—and masks are inconvenient. But since our leadership doesn’t even
have a handle on exactly what is good, safe and effective… doesn’t a little neighborly love to show respect to those who truly are fearful of contacting COVID-19 outweigh temporary discomfort and political bias? Thank you for your time and consideration. Respectfully, family of resident in Escalante (who doesn’t care for her mask either, but wears it American style!) JBrown, San Diego
Wearing a Mask is an Act of Neighborly Love
Garfield Commission:
Commissioner board reports, who pays for fencing, approval of certified tax rates for 2020 property taxes, COVID-19 relief funds, ATV trail system on Parker Mountain, and Flint Trail discussed. Garfield Commission Cont'd from page 1
rep. from Panguitch area. • Escalante Prevention Coalition is also operational. Commissioner Leland Pollock • Talked to UDOT Direct about design concerns at the 12/63 intersection, particularly snow removal on a busy highway. He wants the sheriff to be present at the planning meetings. Who Pays for the Fencing? There was a long discussion about a mile or so of fencing that involves land owned by Panguitch City, Garfield County, the BLM, and private property owners. The county’s ordinance stipulates landowners are responsible for fencing cattle out. This area under question is at a city/county boundary but also includes BLM property and an industrial zone. The BLM isn’t interested in fencing its portion, though they might be approached to pay for materials. The county can fence its portion. Commissioner Pollock asked County Attorney Barry Huntington to draft an opinion on the ordinance for both the county and Panguitch City (for which he is also City Attorney). Planning Dept., Kaden Figgins. Figgins summarized the five topics scheduled for the public hearings later in the meeting. All items were recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission and were ultimately approved by the commission: • Tim Wood, a landowner by Mammouth Valley Estates, requested a zone change to Resort Recreation prior to obtaining required permitting on his 20 acres. A previous owner had developed the property including six RV spaces and two shortterm rental (STR) cabins, all of which have been operational for the past 30 years. Wood said existing signage shows property lines and warning guests against trespass on private property to the south. With the zone change approved,
he will apply for the STR Conditional Use Permits. • Ticaboo zone change from Multiple Use to Resort Recreation. The RR zone is a better fit allowing both residential and commercial use and allowing CUPs to mitigate any detrimental impacts. • Bullfrog Block zone change from Multiple Use to Resort Recreation. Same reasoning as the Ticaboo zone change. Bullfrog Block is located at the intersection of Burr Trail and Hwy 76 (Bullfrog marina is in Kane County). • County Economic Development (CED) Board Bylaws amendment. The initially approved bylaws require board members to be Garfield County residents. However, a Workforce Development rep. is required to be on the board, and the only available representative doesn’t live in the county. The amended language allows that one exception. • Zoning Ordinance amendments clear up setback language consistent with International Building Code. Approval of Certified Tax Rates for 2020 Property Taxes. According to Clerk Camille Moore, tax rates are down, and property values are up. No figures were discussed, but the commissioners were given the paperwork to review. They approved the new tax rates. COVID-19 Relief Funds. Clerk Moore said the county had applied to the state for the corona virus relief funding and was approved, to a maximum of $517K. The funds can only be directed to a narrow list of eligible expenditures, such as any COVID-related supplies, masks, sanitizer, plexiglass; enhancements to allow electronic meetings; equipment for emergency services if they did something outside their initially budgeted expenditures. She also mentioned that the county is “working on something to allow commissioners to do zoom meetings,” which would be an Garfield Commission Cont'd on page 5
Garfield County Faces a Crisis in Adequate/Available/ Affordable Housing
Garfield County’s small rural towns cannot solve this crisis individually. Seed money to fund projects such as restoring older dilapidated structures is in short supply. The costs of building new structures has escalated with the costs of Canadian lumber, wages and the shortage of labor. Plumbers, electricians, skilled carpenters are often booked months ahead slowing construction of the few extant projects. Meanwhile, we are unable to retain teachers, cooks, seasonal workers, and young families. Increasingly, technological jobs have made it possible for young families to move to rural America and work from home, if they can find one. Garfield County Commissioners have their eye on potential employment growth for the county’s towns, but they ignore the real crisis for its population which is adequate/available/affordable housing. It is difficult to build job opportunities if there is nowhere for people to settle. As a result, sustainable economic development is stymied for many communities that are overly reliant on tourism that is only seasonally profitable. It is time to develop a county-wide coalition led by the County Commissioners to find solutions to this problem
which accelerates with each passing year. Byron Ellis, current candidate for County Commissioner, asserts in his policy statement: “I will propose the establishment of a county-wide task force to evaluate our current and future housing needs, consider options, develop a plan, and divert all appropriate resources to solving this.” Garfield County’s landmass is 5,208 miles, its population 5,080, about one person per mile. Owner occupied dwellings total 74.6% of the population. Many of those households are aging in place, a recent trend. The median income is $52,337. Without funding for development, there are few people who can afford to build, there are few houses on the market, and even fewer rentals that provide adequate living space. Garfield County needs to develop livable solutions by joining with towns to create workforce housing, and to draw in investors and funders to create affordable housing for families. The Commission should re-allocate tax dollars to provide housing support to local communities. This crisis is a wake-up call for the county. It is time for it to step up. Respectfully, Jacqui Smalley, Boulder
MaskUpUtah: Think of someone
you love or care for; wear a mask for them. If we all wear our mask regularly when out in public or at work, we can bend the curve, protect our vulnerable loved ones and keep Utah’s healthcare resources readily available for all.—Greg Bell, President/CEO of Utah Hospital Association MaskUpUtah
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COVID-19 —can continue to be met. The dramatic rise in case counts Utah is currently experiencing will hit hospitals approximately seven to ten days later. Current trends show a doubling in hospitalizations each week if the transmission rate is not reduced. Wearing a mask is one way all Utahns can help reduce transmission and keep these vital resources available to meet the healthcare needs for everyone across the state. While accurate information about COVID-19 continues to be clinically reviewed and verified, there are several facts clinicians agree on: • Many people who are actively spreading COVID-19 may have very mild or no symptoms. Because they feel well, they continue to engage with their communities and family and do not realize that they need to self-isolate. Wearing a mask while at work and in public settings will help curb community spread from individuals with minimal or no symptoms. • A lot of misinformation has been spreading recently about facial masking. However, clinicians agree that face coverings, when worn appropriately, block most infectious droplets originating from the individual wearing the face covering. Thus, blocking transmission into the community. To what level a face cover-
ing protects the individual from infectious droplets is dependent on the type of face covering the material is made from (e.g., surgical mask, cloth face covering). N95 masks used in medical and industrial settings provide the highest level of protection and are reserved for the healthcare setting. • Frequent washing of hands, keeping a distance of six feet from others and wearing a mask are basic hygiene steps that should continue to be done to stop the spread of COVID-19. While not trendy, these steps continue to be effective. The #MaskUpUtah campaign will be featured on several platforms including social media, digital, print, radio and billboards. The campaign will remind viewers that wearing a mask is a visible way to demonstrate concern and protection for others. “As healthcare leaders, we earnestly request the public’s help in curbing the significant increase in COVID cases in Utah,” said Greg Bell, President/CEO of Utah Hospital Association. “Masking up is an important way everyone can help. Think of someone you love or care for; wear a mask for them. If we all wear our mask regularly when out in public or at work, we can bend the curve, protect our vulnerable loved ones and keep Utah’s healthcare resources readily available for all.” —Intermountain Healthcare
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Captive Bred Boreal Toads Released on Paunsaugunt Plateau for Second Year
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Following the successful captive breeding of boreal toad at Denver Zoo last year, just under 500 captive bred toad tadpoles were released June 16, 2020 into their native range on the Paunsaugunt Plateau in the Powell Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest. POWELL RANGER DISTRICT - Following the successful captive breeding of boreal toad at Denver Zoo last year, just under 500 captive bred toads were released on June 16, 2020 into their native range on the Paunsaugunt Plateau in the Powell Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest. This year’s Boreal Toad tadpoles were hatched and raised by the Wahweap State Fish Hatchery, a Utah Department of Wildlife Resources facility, following a similar hormone injection formula that the Denver Zoo used last year. Boreal Toads, considered an Intermountain Region forest sensitive species, are native to Utah and elsewhere in the western United States. They’re found in high mountain wetlands at elevations between 7,000 to 12,000 feet. Once common in mountain habitats across Utah, Boreal Toad populations have severely declined in recent decades. Dixie National Forest
Fish Biologist Michael Golden says that several factors are involved in population declines, “As we lost beaver off the Paunsaugunt Plateau, their dams declined and did not back up water, we lost breeding habitat. The only place we have found Boreal Toad breeding habitat on the Plateau is in beaver ponds.” With its numbers in severe decline, the Dixie National Forest, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and zoos, including Utah Department of Wildlife Resources, Denver Zoo, and Utah’s Hogle Zoo have partnered up to support the species through research and breeding programs aimed at boosting wild populations. Assurance populations designed to develop captive breeding populations were established initially in 2008 by collecting egg strands from local waters. Since the partnership began, eggs and juveniles have been shipped to hatcheries and aquariums, including Wahweap Fish Hatchery in Big Water, Loveland Living Plan-
et Aquarium, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Nebraska, Colorado Native Aquatics Hatchery in Alamosa, Colorado, Utah’s Hogle Zoo and the Denver Zoo. Success has been relatively limited in the captive breeding program until 2019, when the Denver Zoo amphibian experts Tom Weaver and Derek Cossaboon, and staff member Judy Mead, came to the Paunsaugunt Plateau and released over 600 captive bred Boreal toads with the help of staff members from the Dixie National Forest, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah’s Hogle Zoo. Simultaneous to Boreal Toad assurance colony development and reintroduction efforts, local biologists and land managers have also been working to improve watershed habitat. “Boreal Toads are important as biological indicators of how well an ecosystem is doing,” said Golden. —Dixie National Forest
Fire Restrictions: Caring for public lands goes beyond
the BLM’s employees. Success is defined by how we work together to manage public lands for our future generations. —Randy Peterson, acting Color Country District Manager Fire Restrictions Cont'd from page 1
lands available for everyone to explore and enjoy. It impacts our safety, our air quality, the ecosystems we manage and the communities that serve as our nation’s hubs for incredible outdoor recreation adventures,” said acting Color Country District Manager Randy Peterson. “Caring for public lands goes beyond the BLM’s employees. Success is defined by how we work together to manage public lands for our future generations.” The BLM issued fire prevention orders that outline the restrictions after coordinating with the Color Country Interagency Fire partners, which manage wildland firefighting response throughout southwest Utah and portions of Arizona. Restrictions of specific activities will remain in place until long-term weather forecasts and environmental conditions provide a reduced risk for starting wildland fires. Prohibited activities include: 1. Campfires, except in permanently constructed cement or metal fire pits provided in agency developed campgrounds and picnic areas; 2. grinding, cutting, and welding of metal; 3. operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark
arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as determined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) recommended practices J335 and J350; 4. possession and/or detonation of explosives, including exploding targets, fireworks and incendiary or chemical devices, and pyrotechnics as defined by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Binary explosives include, but are not limited to, pre-packaged products consisting of two separate components, usually an oxidizer like ammonium nitrate and a fuel such as aluminum or another metal. Fireworks include, but are not limited to, any device that produces noise, smoke, showers of sparks, or movement by combustion or explosive materials. This definition includes all classes of fireworks. Individuals violating the prevention order can be subject to fines up to and including $1000 along with associated fire suppression and rehabilitation. All exemptions to the restrictions are obtained through local permits issued by the authorized officer for activities that will not conflict with the purpose of the order and any federal, state, or local officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting
force in the performance of an official duty. Activities that are allowed, include: 1. the use of devices fueled by petroleum or liquid petroleum gas in all locations; 2. the use of campfires in permanently constructed cement or metal fire pits provided in agency developed campgrounds and picnic areas. 3. the use of charcoal burning in developed campgrounds or picnic grounds within permanent fire rings or grills constructed of metal or concrete. In undeveloped camping locations, charcoal must be set in metal pans in areas clear of flammable vegetation within three diameter feet. Helping prevent devastating fires is everyone’s responsibility. Take extra precaution before venturing out and please be careful with anything that could start a fire. —Bureau of Land Management
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Two Adult Education Students Earn Their Diplomas Through Wayne District Adult Education
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Sephra Wells (left) and Darla Uptain (right) receive their diplomas through Wayne District Adult Education. BICKNELL - Two adult education students at Wayne High School have completed their studies and earned their diplomas through Wayne District Adult Education. Sephra Wells, formerly of Ticaboo and currently of Santaquin, earned her diploma on May
16. Darla Uptain, of Torrey, earned her diploma on June 18. The Wayne Adult Education program is available by contacting Wayne High School at 435-425-3411. —Wayne High School
Kevin Bridges Receives 2020 Panguitch Lion's Club Scholarship
PANGUITCH - This year the Panguitch Lion's Club awarded its scholarship to Kevin Bridges. He is the son of Martin and Shaneil Bridges of Panguitch. Congratulations to Kevin and the Class of 2020. Thank you to the community for your recycling efforts. The aluminum gathered helps the environment and also funds our Lion's Club Courtesy AngeLI sHeFFer Kevin Bridges (center) was scholarships. —Panguitch Lion's awarded the 2020 Panguitch LiClub on's Club Scholarship.
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July 2, 2020
Fire Restrictions at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
GLEN CANYON N.R.A - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Stage 2 fire restrictions began at midnight on Thursday, June 25, and will continue until further notice. Due to hot, dry conditions, all wood-burning and charcoal fire use is prohibited, except campfires in provided rings or structures at campgrounds and picnic areas. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials down to mineral soil. As always, discharging, or using any kind of fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices is prohibited on all federal public lands. Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, and heaters are allowed, if they can be turned immediately on and off with no remaining burning material. Campfires are also permitted below the highwater mark of Lake Powell in areas devoid of vegetation. Weather conditions are
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becoming increasingly hot and dry and fire danger is increasing daily. Visitors should use extra caution recreating on public lands when fire danger is increased. Please ensure your campfire is completely out before you leave, and all ignition sources are a safe distance away from vegetation to mitigate unwanted wildfires. Fire restrictions are due to increasing fire danger and the need to prevent humancaused wildfires during potentially dangerous fire conditions, to promote public health and safety and to protect resources. Firefighter and public safety remain the highest priority during wildfire season. To learn more about fire restrictions on other public lands in Arizona and Utah, please visit http://wildlandfire.az.gov and www.utahfireinfo.gov. For more information about wildfires across the country, visit inciweb.nwcg. org. The park wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable visit. —Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Local graduates include: • Becky Dalton of Panguitch, UT, whose major is listed as Social Work, BSW. • Kate Magargal of Teasdale, UT, whose major is listed as Anthropology, PHD. • Mckenna Marchant of Panguitch, UT, whose major is listed as Public Administration, MPA. • Shelby Stock of Cannonville, UT, whose major is listed as Political Science, BS. • Tristan Taylor of Torrey, UT, whose major is listed as Econometrics, MST. • Shelby Stock of Cannonville, UT, whose major is listed as Political Science, BS. —University of Utah
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At the Torrey solar pavilion from left to right is Garkane Energy Advisor James Clegg, Birgir (Biggi) Blondal of Thousand Lakes Solar, and Garkane CEO Dan McClendon.
Balloon Rally: Even with all the hustle and bustle, It was a rare moment of calm and pure, unadulterated joy. —Insider Balloon Rally
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Balloons were up and gone in what seemed like mere minutes. Most carried three or four passengers, while another was manned by a one-man crew in a seat, legs
Rally masks and hand sanitizer, social distancing signs, and one-way directional flow of traffic through participating vendors. “Safety is obviously the number one precaution, but the other main thing people are concerned about is eco-
University of Utah Congratulates the Class of 2020
SALT LAKE CITY The University of Utah congratulates 8,628 graduates in first-ever virtual commencement ceremony on April 30, 2020. The 151st general commencement can be viewed at attheu.utah.edu. The graduating class of 2020 includes students who graduated summer 2019, fall 2019 and spring 2020. Students in the Class of 2020 ranged in age from 18 to 69 and earned 9,280 degrees. Graduates represented 50 U.S. states and 59 foreign countries. This class is the first to graduate from the U since it was selected as a new member of the Association of American Universities—an invitation-only, prestigious group of 65 leading research institutions.
given. Right now, all of our power has to be obtained through Deseret Power. They are heavy in old coal fired generation. Our coal generation is really affordable, but if we can figure out storage, and the cost of solar panels continues to come down, then it makes sense to sharpen your pencil. —Dan McClendon, Garkane CEO and General Manager
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Two balloons at the Panguitch Balloon Rally take off together and float lazily up into the sky. dangling as he climbed. Even with all the hustle and bustle, It was a rare moment of calm and pure, unadulterated joy. Due to COVID-19 related concerns, it was not certain whether the rally would go on as planned this year. “It was up and down, this way and that way, all over and over again,” said Steven Lee, Panguitch City Events Manager, when describing the decision making process of whether or not to move forward with hosting the event. Om June 1st, the decision was made by the Panguitch City Council that the rally would take place. Safety precautions were set up, including free Panguitch Balloon
nomic viability. The pros and cons there are that this is a major part of the economy for the sponsors, you know, they get a lot of advertising and benefit from it. But the other thing that we had to be really careful about is making sure that we could safeguard the area,” said Lee. With COVID-19 cases on the rise in the state of Utah and warnings from Utah health officials of a possible shutdown in the near future, a morning stroll through a field of glowing orbs seems to be just the thing needed at this particular moment, other than wearing a face mask and frequent hand washing, of course. —Insider
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Members of The Sleeping Rainbow School of Music led by Linsey Shelar, following their performance in the Torrey Garkane solar pavilion. Solar Pavilion Cont'd from page 1
Garkane Board member Tracy Potter of Torrey says the pavilions will not cost anything for members who are not interested in alternative energy programs. Potter said “I love it. To see the advances that Garkane has made in renewables, it brings a smile to my face.” Two local contractors performed the work in Torrey, with local manpower, providing local jobs, Potter said. Although 34kW of electricity is enough to power only five average sized homes, Potter says the long -term future for solar is bright. “Right now, we provide energy to the community that needs every bit of help with costs, at seven cents per kilowatt with coal. Solar definitely provides a niche, and it works extremely well, when the sun shines. The challenge we face at this time is storage. Maybe battery stor-
age or mechanical exchange will help.” As for the long term phasing out of coal power, Potter says it’s not a matter of if, but when. Garkane CEO and General Manager Dan McClendon was also in town for Thursday’s solar pavilion dedication. He also predicts more solar in the cooperative’s future energy mix. “I think it’s a given. Right now, all of our power has to be obtained through Deseret Power. They are heavy in old coal fired generation. Our coal generation is really affordable, but if we can figure out storage, and the cost of solar panels continues to come down, then it makes sense to sharpen your pencil,” McClendon said. Mayor Chesnut said he is very pleased to have the new solar pavilion next to the park and town offices. “It’s already getting a lot of use,” he said.
July 2, 2020
Wills, Trusts, and More
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Finding and Keeping an Estate Planning Attorney by JeFFery J. mCKennA Let’s be honest, finding and keeping an estate planning attorney may not be as important a priority to many people as finding a good hair dresser or excellent barber. For one thing, you will likely see your hair dresser or barber a hundred times more often than your estate planning attorney. However, when it comes to the magnitude of the task, I think most will agree that chopped up hair will grow back, but a mistake in your will or trust could have a negative impact on everything you’ve worked for throughout your life. So what should you look for in an estate planning attorney? Here are a few key points. First, we will start with the obvious, but not always followed, criteria. You want someone that knows and is experienced in this specific area of the law. You want someone that has specific experience with the drafting of wills, trusts, and the administration of estates. The attorney should be very experienced in this area, or she should work closely with
those in her firm who are experienced. Second, you want someone that is good at explaining and teaching estate planning concepts. You must feel comfortable asking questions. The attorney must treat you like you are his employer. It is much more difficult to ask questions if you feel like the attorney is looking down on you, as opposed to someone that appreciates your business and is grateful to serve you even when he may have many clients and a busy schedule. Third, once you find the right attorney, how do you keep him or her? Here is a concern difficult to solve. The only thing constant in life is change. Attorneys retire and relocate. Hopefully, you selected an attorney that is part of an established firm and others in the firm will be able to take your file and continue to be there to assist you and your family. In conclusion, finding an estate planning attorney is an important decision. Hopefully, this article is helpful to you and your family as you make this decision.
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.
1. "For the Benefit of All"
There was a young guy in our credit union opening his first checking account. He filled out the various forms and chose the style of checks he wanted. "One more thing," I said, pointing to the top of the form he'd just completed. "Is this how you want your name and address printed on your checks?" "No," he said. "I want it printed neater."
Toast
One of their wedding presents was a toaster. Soon after the honeymoon she and her husband tried it out. Almost immediately, smoke billowed from the toaster. "Get the owner's manual!" her husband shouted." I can't find it anywhere!" she cried, searching through the box. "Oops," came a voice from the kitchen. "Well, the toast is fine but the owner's manual is burnt to a crisp."
Special
"You have to explain this to me," I told the chef at our restaurant. The chalkboard read "Today's Special: Broiled Snaper with 2 peas." The chef laughed. "Yeah, I saw that the hostess had mispelled snapper too," he said. "But she misunderstood me when I said, "The special has two p's."
Actress
DAD: I was just listening to the radio on my way in to town, apparently an actress just killed herself. MOM: Oh my! Who!? DAD: Uh, I can't remember... I think her name was Reese something? MOM: WITHERSPOON!!!!!????? DAD: No, it was with a knife...
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THEME: HUMAN BODY
1. It's often breaking 5. Pilgrimage to Mecca 8. Bog deposit 12. Mine entrance 13. *Blood fluids 14. Sinbad the Sailor's home 15. Delhi dress 16. Ball of yarn 17. On the radio 18. *Brain's "fear factory" 20. Gulf War missile 21. Monkeys, in Spain 22. "____ Elise" 23. Capital of Tasmania 26. Unlike Pinocchio 29. Be mistaken 30. Meteorologist's line 33. Radiant light 35. Popular horse breed, pl. 37. VIII predecessor 38. Lit test format 39. Prima donna 40. Like meters and kilograms 42. Step on it 43. a.k.a. association football 45. ____ Hood and Christopher ____ 47. *Result of UV exposure 48. Southern chicken stew 50. Staff leader 52. *The smallest bones 56. Social media button 57. Mange carrier 58. Plumber's sealant 59. Fuzzy fruit, pl. 60. a.k.a. The Islamic State 61. Antioxidants-rich berry 62. Tolstoy's Karenina 63. Grazing spot 64. Country singer-songwriter Loretta
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2. Cheese in red casing 3. Lean like an athlete 4. Bad rep 5. Address to Kitty 6. A in A=ab, pl. 7. *Location of strongest muscle 8. *Part of both digestive and endocrine systems 9. Genesis twin 10. Like a desert 11. Used to fix a leaky roof 13. Limit in quality 14. Same as boatswain 19. "Pillow Talk" (1960) star 22. Same as #22 Across, in English 23. *It loses 80% of body heat 24. Root of iris 25. Music to a performer's ears 26. *Fastest growing tis-
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27. Popular Japanese dish 28. Orient Express, e.g. 31. Walkie-talkie word 32. *The teeth did it 34. "The ____ have it" 36. *Gut dwellers 38. *One of #36 Down 40. Males 41. Van Gogh's famous flower painting 44. Coffee shops 46. *____ cavity, a.k.a. mouth 48. Aplomb 49. Harbor city of Ancient Rome 50. *Humans are the only animals that have it 51. Field of grass 53. Having lace 54. Zeal 55. *The largest organ 56. Reggae precursor 57. mL Solution on page 8
allowed expense. Moore suggested a work meeting with the commission and department heads to “brainstorm” ideas for using the funds. The commissioners agreed with that idea, including looking at the latest budget report Moore will have available in early July to get an idea of expenditures and revenue shortfalls. Moore said each municipality in Garfield County is allotted a certain amount, and she hopes they’re taking advantage of that funding. The brainstorm session is scheduled for July 13. [Reporter’s note: Work meetings are considered public meetings under Utah State code, and this one is to determine expenditures of public funds.] ATV trail system on Parker Mountain, Fred Christensen, Director of Piute Trail Committee. Christensen summarized the projects undertaken by their trail committee. He noted that they have 1275 miles of ATV trails on the Piute trail, serving 153,553 riders. The committee has installed informational kiosks showing access, history, etc., as well as 32 picnic tables cemented in place. The committee sponsors a helmet program and has distributed over 1000 helmets through law enforcement. He said the group supports a zero tolerance policy on riding without helmets because “helmets save lives.” They’ve spent $11K on trail counters, collecting usage information since 1994 on every open trail. “We can tell you how many riders, with helmets, without helmets, cameras everywhere… Be careful where you squat,” he laughed. The group has contributed $65K in cash and in-kind volunteer labor that they’ve put back into the trail system or have used as a match for obtaining forest service grants. This year, Christensen said they are working on the Parker Mountain Trail Sys-
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tem, which crosses from Sevier County into Piute, Wayne, and Garfield Counties. He said the entire area needs signage. Loa and Bicknell have two access points to the trail, and there’s talk of adding trail access to Torrey. The trail uses existing roads, all with county right of ways. With so many roads crisscrossing the area, he said it’s easy to get lost. The group wants to place 600-700 posts for signage and could use help from the counties to do so. Christensen asked the commissioners for a letter of support and consideration of ways to help place the posts and signage. He acknowledged some roadblocks, so to speak, of legalities regarding “road” versus “trail” and wilderness study areas/roadless areas. Under 50 inches wide is a trail; over 50 inches is a road. He said of the 3400 miles of Piute system combined, 600 miles meet the 50-inch requirement. There were some disparaging remarks about Pres. Clinton and creation of roadless areas. Flint Trail, County Engineer Brian Bremner. Bremner connected several other people on a conference call for this discussion, including Wayne County reps., and Adam Snow, Rep. Stewart’s aide. These individuals had accompanied Bremner and Commissioner Taylor on the Flint Trail the previous week. Bremner’s return trip included a ride down the trail’s switchbacks. Bremner said the road was extremely dangerous, even though it is currently designated for conventional vehicles. He recommended closing one-half to one mile of the switchbacks for a month for repairs. Commissioner Pollock nixed that idea, saying “I don’t like closing roads on public land, even for maintenance,” and Commissioner Tebbs agreed. Tebbs said it might take a half a day (working with the agencies) to close a road and another two to three weeks to get it reopened. Pollock said there’s no guarantee a closed road will be reopened. “I don’t
trust the NRA (Glen Canyon National Recreation Area) never have. Just because we have a friendly administration now, doesn’t mean we will tomorrow. We’ve drawn a line in the sand. I’ve worked every year for three terms for road access.” He suggested signing the area for safety, but not closing it. He directed Bremner to get a contractor’s bid as soon as possible and defer to the sheriff for signage which should be built right away. Pollock then asked Snow to take this “miserable rule of no ATVs to Sec. of Interior Bernhardt to “do something about this.” Commissioner Pollock brought up another road issue that wasn’t on the agenda. He said he’d received a call from Bryce Dalton, a small timber operator who’s been removing logs down Tropic Reservoir Rd. Forest Service has now closed that road due to maintenance issues, and, with the dry weather, no immediate relief is in sight. Pollock wondered if the county could do something to make it passable. He said the Forest Service holds timber producers responsible for their own road maintenance, but small producers like Dalton— “who we’re trying to convince to work here”—can’t afford that. Bremner will talk with the Forest Service. Bremner concluded with miscellaneous information: the NRCS project at Panguitch Lake is “substantially complete.” The addition of a turn lane off Hwy 12 onto the Burr Trail in Boulder should be complete the following week. A road abandonment request near Panguitch Lake is proceeding. Finally, he requested and received approval for a quit claim deed to Garfield County School District for the Panguitch road shed. The Garfield County Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month at the Garfield County Courthouse in Panguitch. —Insider
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Michael Vernon Riffel Sr.
PANGUITCH Michael Vernon Riffel Sr, age 78, passed away on June 21, 2020 in Panguitch, Utah. He was born on September 6, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Harold Burton and Gladys Violet Green Riffel. He married Kathryn Dennett on July 1, 1963 in Hawthorne, Nevada. He served in the US Marine Corps, was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and retired as a lineman for Duke Energy in Indiana where he worked for over 40 years. Michael is survived by his wife Kathryn Dennett of Cannonville, UT. His children; Linda Lorena Goodman, of Oxford, PA, Kathryn Diane (Reggie) Brew of Leland, NC, Michael Vernon (Andrea) Riffel Jr of Mooresville, IN, and Anne Marie (Lance) Jaggar of Henrieville, UT. Along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Harold and Gladys Riffel, and his son Troy Alan Riffel . Graveside services were held on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 11:00 am at the Cannonville Cemetery. Online Condolences can be sent at www.sumortuary.com
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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com What a great weekend that Pat and I had, our Granddaughter and her boyfriend Alex were here and it was a non-stop three days. Later about this, it was the Balloon Festival and I must say that Steven Lee did a masterful job of putting it all together with such a short notice. The Festival brought a lot of folk to town and they spent a lot of money in the shops. I was up early enough on Saturday morning to see those beauties flying. I did wake up on Sunday morning and looked out our window and saw a golden balloon outside my window, however on a second look it was the top of our flag pole, the wind was blowing so hard that the balloonist did not dare launch. Saturday night there were plenty of people out on the street and got to see the torches being lit, all the way up Main Street. This was the fifth year that the wind blew too much to put up those really expensive balloons. However down by our house, one was put up in all its majesty, they are really a sight to see. Teah and Alex went down town with their masks on and came right back because no one had masks on. Talking to Steven Lee the City had over 6,000 masks set out for the use of those at the parade and they only picked up about 25, hopefully no one caught the virus, in that large of a crowd. Well no rest for the wicked, Steven Lee this Saturday has the 4th of July celebration and he is in charge of that also. Along with the Kids parade at 10 am. down Main Street, there will the Panguitch 1st annual BIG FISH EGG HUNT. (AKA Easter Egg Hunt in July). The Hunt will be at the Zions Bank and the Quilt Walk Park. It is for kids from the 6th grade down and it will begin at 1:00. There will be plenty of prizes, money and candy, so bring your camera and kids, grandkids and any other kids you can round up. This is the fastest event around so don’t be late. Does anyone have a fish costume, the Easter Bunny will look out of place? After the Egg Hunt, there will be kid races also at the Zions Bank. When it gets dark, it will be the greatest Fireworks show anywhere, presented by the Panguitch Firefighters. As dry as it is please don’t light off your own fireworks, it just not safe for them. Do you ever expect the wind to quit? Today (Sunday) the wind speeds in Cedar City were at 65 miles an hour, it just wears you out. Watching the news last night, the City of Houston Texas, was covered with a blanket of dust that had come from the Sahara Desert in Africa, 3,500 miles away. Today in Saratoga, Utah they had a fire storm, because of the wind, that caused 3,300 homes to be evacuated. How time flies, back in the late 90s when I was on the City Council. One of the many projects that were done in that 4 years, was the baseball field. This was Denny Orton’s project and a lot of work went into this great facility. Anyway when the field was finally finished, the City was offered
a grant for lighting for the field. It wasn’t enough to do the whole facility and some of the council wanted to wait till there was enough money to do the whole job. However they were in the minority and the lights went on the little leagues fields. That was about 22 years ago, after all of those years the high school baseball field has lights on it. Boy they are really first class. All good things come to those who wait. All things that glitter are not gold. Going out to work on Pat’s sister cabin and going through Red Canyon, I though after 10 years of my whining about how bad the bike trail was, they had fixed it. It was a beautiful black color with a yellow line down the middle of it. In the mid-90s I used to volunteer out at the Red Canyon visitor Center and that’s was when they put the bike trail in, 25 years ago. So on Saturday the family decided to ride from the Pines down to the bottom of Red Canyon. All that they did was paint the trail with oil, all of those bumps are still there and they just beat me to death, what a waste of money. On the national front, after the little turnout in Tulsa, the President decided to go to a smaller facility in Phoenix.
While waiting he went to see the 200 mile long fence that was built along the border. This was paid for with defense money and all but two miles of it was replacement wall. At the rally, the President said that because of the rise in Covid cases that maybe we should stop the testing. The next day his publicist said that he was only kidding, however when the President was asked about this he said he never kids. On January 24 the President said that China was working very hard to contain the Coronavirus. The US. greatly appreciates their efforts and transparency. It will all work out well. At the rally in phoenix, the President is back at his old divisive ways and now blames China for his lack of handling of the Pandemic. China controlled the virus in the Wuhan Providence, by a complete shutdown of the people and only had 80,000 cases and 3,500 deaths. Since the States have started to open back up the virus has really taken off, Friday 47,000 new cases, Saturday 44,000. Those states that opened early like Texas, Florida and Arizona have been really hit hard. Florida had nearly 9,000 new cases on Friday and are closing down their beaches
and bars because people aren’t obeying the distancing and mask requirements. Texas is closing their bars and some restaurants, they had 6,000 new cases on Friday. California is requiring people to wear masks, while entering closed in places. The US. has just pasted the 2 ½ million cases of the Virus that has killed 130,000. We have so many cases that the EU is only letting Americans into their Countries if they agree to a 14 day isolation. Today we took Teah and Alex through Zion’s to see that part of this great country. On the way Teah’s friend Alex talked about one of his friends who did his residence in New York City, during the Pandemic. He said it was so bad that many times when someone died they didn’t have the time to report the death to the Government. They were dealing with so many deaths, that the hospital had chairs, for the doctors to sit in and just cry. It was so nice to have Teah here, even if it was only for a few days. Stay masked up, this virus isn’t a fun thing. Mack O
Hunt & Gather: So everyone can come into
the restaurant and find something that will please them. We have vegetarian and vegan options—making sure we ‘hit it’ for everybody. —Nancy Saign Hunt & Gather
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working on specials...whether it be seafood or local meats or any product that we can obtain in this area,” Chet added. The name Hunt & Gather stems from the idea that a lot of the food the restaurant offers will be locally sourced. “The apricot syrup for our breakfast menu comes from the orchard in our backyard. And so will other fruit like pears and cherries,” said Chet. The team also plans to work with local producers like Mesa Farm Market for cheese and produce, and with the Oyler Family Farm for locally raised pork and lamb products. Chet comes from a family of chefs, several of whom have made Wayne County their home (his brother Bret runs the kitchens for Torrey’s Rim Rock, Patio, and Pioneer Kitchen restaurants). Hunt & Gather will be collaborating with another brother, Tim, who is a professional pastry chef. “He’s done work in Europe, gotten deep into chocolate, and has gotten pretty popular with his desserts,” said Chet. Tim will be making all
of the restaurant’s baguettes, desserts and ice cream from scratch. Hunt & Gather’s dinner menu— while not hugely extensive with about a dozen entrees to choose from—nevertheless offers treCourtesy nAnCy sAIgn mendous variety and is sensitive to Chef Chet and Nancy Saign, owners of an array of pal- Torrey's new Hunt & Gather Restaurant. ates. An idea of the spectrum: Utah Pork Schnitzel, front and back (the back patio a pan-braised tenderloin with has a spectactular view), offer apricot sauce and warm German a lot of floor space to accompotato salad, or Wayne Won- modate diners. For those who derland Grains and Greens with prefer takeout at this time, a quinoa, roasted garlic and cara- limited menu is offered (they melized onions, sautéed baby suggest calling ahead to check kale and spinach with walnuts. for available offerings). Hunt & Gather RestauWith a range of appetizers, soups and salads available, diners can rant is located at 599 West Main Street, Torrey. Breakfast round out an eclectic meal. Breakfast options are will be served from 8am-11am similarly robust, including a Monday through Friday, benedict, quiche, trout and and 8am-12noon on Satureggs, French toast and a vari- day & Sunday. Dinner will be served from 5pm-10pm, ety of smoothies and juices. With the current modifi- 7 days. *Take-out will be ofcations to restaurant seating fered at both meals with a limtaking place, the Saigns say ited menu. Tel. 435.425.3070. that Hunt & Gather’s combi- Website: huntandgatherresnation of indoor floor space taurant.com —Insider and two outdoor patios, both
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nominations Opened June 15 WASHINGTON - USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting nominations for county committee members on Monday, June 15, 2020. Elections will occur in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAA) for these members who make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2020 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 1, 2020. “I encourage America’s farmers, ranchers and forest stewards to nominate candidates to lead, serve and represent their community on their county committee,” FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce said. “There’s an increasing need for diverse representation, including underserved producers, which includes beginning, women and minority farmers and ranchers.”
Agricultural producers who participate or cooperate in an FSA program, and reside in the LAA that is up for election this year, may be nominated for candidacy for the county committee. Individuals may nominate themselves or others, and organizations, including those representing beginning, women and minority producers, also may nominate candidates. Committee members are vital to how FSA carries out disaster programs, as well as conservation, commodity and price support programs, county office employment and other agricultural issues. Nationwide, more than 7,700 dedicated members of the agricultural community serve on FSA county committees. The committees are made of three to 11 members and typically meet once a month.
Members serve three-year terms. Producers serving on FSA county committees play a critical role in the day-to-day operations of the agency. Producers should contact their local FSA office today to find out how to get involved in their county’s election. Check with your local USDA service center to see if your LAA is up for election this year. To be considered, a producer must sign an FSA-669A nomination form. The form and other information about FSA county committee elections are available at fsa.usda.gov/elections. Election ballots will be mailed to eligible voters beginning Nov. 2, 2020. Read more to learn about important election dates. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. —USDA Farm Service Agency
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LegaL Notices ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TORREY TOWN TORREY, UT SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Sealed Bids for the construction of the Springs Development Project will be received, by Torrey Town at the office of the Town Office, 55 East 100 North, PO Box 750027, Torrey, UT 84775 until 3:00 pm local time on July 7th, 2020 at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of development of four separate spring complexes and installation of water lines to connect to existing system. Bids will be received for the Springs Development Project. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Ensign Engineering, 225 North 100 East, Richfield, UT 84701; Kelly Chappell; 435.896.2983, kchappell@ensignutah.com. Prospective Bidders may download the bidding documents from: http://www.ensignutah.com/bid-access/ starting on June 19, 2020. A pre-bid conference will be held at 3:00 pm local time on June 30th, 2020 via zoom or google meets. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is highly encouraged but is not mandatory. A link to the digital pre-bid conference will be sent to planholders 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. “Section 746 of Title VII of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (Division A - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017) and subsequent statutes mandating domestic preference applies an American Iron and Steel requirement to this project. All listed iron and steel products used in this project must be produced in the United States. The term “iron and steel products” means the following products made primarily of iron or steel: lined or unlined pipes and fittings, manhole covers and other municipal castings, hydrants, tanks, flanges, pipe clamps and restraints, valves, structural steel, reinforced precast concrete, and construction materials. The de minimis and minor components waiver {add project specific waivers as applicable} apply to this contract.” Owner: Torrey Town By: Scott Chesnut Title: Mayor Date: July 7, 2020 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 25 and JULY 2, 2020 NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INTENDED USE: 4-PLEX ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED BY: BRIG REES & HR DEVELOPMENTS LLC A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON: JULY 8, 2020 @ 7:00 PM, WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LEGAL DES: .53 acres in Lot 4 Block 1 Teasdale Townsite Survey Located at approx 160 S 250 E Teasdale, UT 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 JUNE 25 and JULY 2, 2020
Calassified ds POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TROPIC TOWN Applications are available at townoftropicut.gov or at our office 20 North Main Street, Tropic, Utah 84776, M-F, 8 - 4:30 PM. Call for Details, (435) 679-8713. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Tropic Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications Tropic Town has the following positions available for employment: SUMMER SEASONAL WORKER Duties include: Lawn care for Tropic Town Park, Heritage Center and Baseball Fields. $12.00/hour. Part-time, 16 hours per week. HOUSE KEEPING Duties include: Cleaning Heritage Center, Town Park restrooms/bowery, baseball field restrooms/concession area, cleaning after scheduled events and picking up garbage. $12.00/hour. Part-time, 6-8 hours per week. PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE Duties include: Meter reading, snow removal, signage maintenance, garbage removal and helping current public works department with water, sewer, etc. Part-time, with potential for full-time status. $12.00/ hour, 20-24 hours per week. CDL preferred. PART TIME TREASURER Duties include: Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports, monthly utility billing, participate in annual audit, manage financial accounts, process invoices and payroll using QuickBooks, periodic reporting and scheduling meetings. Various trainings and certifications will be required. $16.00/hour. Part-time, 20 hours per week.
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 Jul. 22, 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)5387240 for additional information. NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5422 (A82019): Christopher Taylor propose(s) using 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles SE of Torrey) for DOMESTIC. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3212 (a45846): Gregory A. and Kristina Shurtleff propose(s) using 0.0032 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles east of Cedar Breaks) for DOMESTIC. 61-3213 (a45847): William Levi Holm propose(s) using 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (Bryce Canyon area) for COMMERCIAL: 10 home/hospitality units at 150 gpd/unit for 214 days. 89-1694 (a45875): 7070 Holdings, LC propose(s) using 41.718 ac-ft. from groundwater (West of Tropic) for IRRIGATION; COMMERCIAL: 400 Room Hotel, limited to 33.6043 AF. 61-3215 (a45881): Pat and Stacy Gregg propose(s) using 0.0015 cfs OR 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles SE of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3214 (a45887): Justin Barlow, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile northeast of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 25 and JULY 2, 2020
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W eddings
Allen - Reber
Kenny Allen and Jaccie Reber are pleased to announce their wedding
on July 4th.
They will be married at The Lazy Ass Ranch in Panguitch (2193 N. US Highway 89).
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C l a s s i f i e d ads
July 2, 2020
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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 ASSISTANTS 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 now 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 full time position. Must have at least 1 year Medical Assisting experience. Currently the position would work 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. • High school diploma • Basic medical terminology • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) • Pass a background check Preferred Qualifications: • MA Certified • ACLS & PALS • Emergency Experience Wage: based on experience We are also seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Medical Assistant. This would be a temporary, full-time position. Must have at least 1 year clinical experience as a basic EMT or CNA. Currently the position would work 5 days per week, Monday through Friday. Primary responsibilities would include: • Intake information. • Screening patients for illness symptoms • Improving work flow • Some patient care Minimum requirements: • Health care background at least 1 year. • High school diploma • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) • Pass a background check Wage: $10-$12 If interested please send resume to Josie Moosman at josiem@waynechc.org. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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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 Half-Time District Special Education Director Full-Time Kindergarten/SpEd Preschool Teacher at Escalante Elementary School Full-Time Kindergarten/SpEd Preschool Teacher at Bryce Valley Elementary School Food Service Manager at Panguitch Schools Food Service Worker at Bryce Valley High School Full-Time Language Arts Teacher at Escalante High School Full-Time Science Teacher at Escalante High School Half-Time CTE Teacher at Escalante High School Substitute/Activity Bus Driver in Panguitch 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. SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER Janitorial Service Needed Must have business license. Weekly cleaning of offices at 601 East Center in Panguitch. For more info, call or text 435-632-5456 or email nsmith@sbhcutah.org If interested.
MEETINGS Tropic AA Meeting Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion. rtn 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
SERVICES STOWE'S BOOKKEEPING SERVICE Full service bookkeeping. Restaurants, small business, payroll, remote services available. Located in Escalante. 435-826-4399
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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 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