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Thursday, September 24, 2020 Area Agency on Aging -Five County Offers Two New Programs to Escalante Seniors

ESCALANTE - The Area Agency on Aging has scheduled a Walk with Ease class, which began on Monday, September 21st at the Escalante Cemetery and will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday for six weeks. Tai Chi classes have also started and will continue on Mondays and Thursdays at the Escalante City Park at the water pad.

The free Walk with Ease class will allow seniors to share experiences and teach them how to safely make physical activity part of their everyday life.

No matter if you need relief from arthritis pain or just want to be active, the Arthritis Foundation’s program will help you to develop a walking plan that will meet your needs, stay motivated, manage your pain, and learn to exercise safely. Walk with Ease is proven to reduce the pain and discomfort of arthritis, increase balance, strength and walking pace, Senior Programs Cont'd on page 10

Issue # 1378

Garfield County Commission Escalante Residents Received September 14 an Unexpected Visitor Last Week GARFIELD COUNTY - zon’s D.C. representative is

by Jennifer Barrett

wintertime, and the cubs were too young to fend for themselves, said wildlife biologist Levi Watkins. So DWR transported the pair to a rehabilitation center near Logan where they were cared for and fitted with radio collars.

Months later, the chubby cubs were returned to the Circle Cliffs, about 25 air miles northeast of Escalante, where they both managed to slip their transmitters last spring and disappear from state officials' radar, said Watkins.

Until now.

Area residents saw signs of bear activity for about a week before the DWR’s old friend climbed Leslie and Frank Venuti's large elm tree in a grassy area about 40 feet from their house Courtesy Jennifer Barrett on Tuesday. Leslie The visitor in a Henrie family tree. Although she's got brown fur, and her sister, Marty Henrie, pulled out biologists say she is a black bear. some comfortable ESCALANTE - Officials According to the bear's from the Division of Wildlife ear tag and DWR records, of- chairs and joined a small paResources found a familiar ficials first met this particular rade of neighbors who came furry face Wednesday when bear almost a year ago, when by for a look. they were called in to remove she and another cub were Black Bear a black bear from a tree in Es- abandoned by their mother in Cont'd on page 10 calante. a den off the Burr Trail. It was

2020 Walk to End Alzheimer's Promotes Awareness and Support by emily leaCh, the insider

groups and family groups, and they are walking in their own environment but are tied into the event with the ceremony,” states Mike Miller, Southern Utah Regional Manager of the Alzheimer’s Association, a few days before the event.

“This is great because it allows people in rural areas to not have to drive ninety minutes to get to Cedar. They can walk in their own neighborhood and be a part of what we are doing.”

Linda Mansell, resident of Escalante, Utah, is the captain of her Walk to End Alzheimer’s team and par-

UTAH - September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, something we take seriously in Utah where the number of deaths by suicide is consistently above the national average. In recognition of the need to educate and support our community in efforts to decrease suicide, NAMI Utah is launching new, free online programs.

Starting this month, the public can attend free onehour seminars where they will hear stories from Utahns who share their mental health stories of how they have successfully navigated their mental illness. These online workshops, called In Our Own Voice, are offered the first and third Thursdays of the month from 7:00 – 8:00pm. To register and for more information contact Victoria at victoira@ namiut.org or 385.626.4672.

Also commencing in September are free online QPR suicide prevention trainings that teach how to effectively communicate with someone is suicidal and how to get them help. “We are really excited that NAMI Utah is able to offer this evidencebased training on a monthly basis. Research shows that simply asking the right ques-

Walk for Alzheimer's

Online Education

Courtesy Jenn Prows

Pictured from left to right, Linda Mansell (Captain), Tristan Valdez, Nick Hancock, Jeff Prows, Jenn Prows, Ruby Prows, and Josh Hancock walk together in Escalante for the 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer's.

ESCALANTE / CEDAR CITY - Saturday, September 19, the 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s took place in southern Utah and in neighborhoods and cities all over the country.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s events normally take place in the fall and go through October. As is the case with many events this year, one of the walks in southern Utah had been set to take place in Cedar City on the Southern Utah University campus but was instead officially held

virtually, with individuals and groups participating in walks closer to their homes due to COVID-19.

A prerecorded Opening Ceremony was available to view starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, and participants could choose to walk, normally one and a half to two miles, any time in the day following the commencement. There were upwards of six hundred walks across the country, with eight of those being in Utah.

“Across the country, there are neighborhood

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

THURS. SEPTEMBER 24 - WED. SEPTEMBER 30

Temperatures continue to lower slightly, with 80 degree days dropping into the mid to high 70s. Lows go from the low 40s to the mid to high 30s. Sunny, with no chance of rain. Winds variable from 9 to 13 mph.

In Recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, NAMI Utah Initiates New Online Education Programs

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Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.

—Ruth Bader Ginsburg

This article on the Sept. 14 Garfield County Commission meeting was produced from the Clerk’s recording available on Utah Public Meeting Notice board.

Besides their own activity reports, the agenda included Boulder’s TV Tower, a Panguitch subdivision public hearing, airport reconstruction, and departmental business.

Commissioner David Tebbs reported that the Henrieville Senior Center air conditioning is being fixed; the Mossy Cave parking lot project is underway; Veri-

involved in solving Cannonville area’s cell reception problem; Sen. Lee’s office has been enlisted to include seasonal businesses when legislating the next round of COVID funding; and Labor Day traffic in Bryce Canyon had to be rerouted back to the shuttle bus area for parking.

Commissioner Jerry Taylor said he attended the final Congressional Staff Briefing planning session, which he hopes will restart next year. He met with State Garfield Commission Cont'd on page 7

The Bees of Grand Staircase-Escalante: New Documentary to Profile Species-Saving Research Set on National Monument Land

Courtesy Brad murrell

The documentray film The Bees of Grand Staircase-Escalante will have its virtual premiere this evening at 5:30 p.m. mountain time.

KANAB - A timely new Monument nearly in half nature documentary entitled were announced in 2017, The Bees of Grand Staircase- ecologists have feared how Escalante follows two of the such habitat destruction foremost bee researchers could impact the native bee as they examine a growing populations.

“This desert landscape threat to conserving these vital insects: diminishing public is a habitat for a vast majority of Utah's bee species," lands.

Grand Staircase-Escalan- said Joseph Wilson, one of te National Monument is a the nation’s most prominent hotspot for bee biodiversity: bee researches. "How are the the Monument’s 1.9 million bees doing? Are bees in danacres are home to 660 dif- ger? For the vast majority, we ferent species of bees. This don't know."

Over a decade ago, Wilnumber is remarkably high, and nearly the same number son—alongside distinguished of bee species that are present biologist and co-researcher in the entire eastern U.S. (770 Dr. Olivia Carril—conducted species are found east of the some of the original bee surveys showing that the Grand Mississippi River).

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Nortec Minerals Announces Exploration Program on the Cottonwood Uranium-Vanadium Project HENRY MTNS. - Vancouver, British Columbia based Nortec Minerals Corporation has announced the preparation of an exploration program on its Cottonwood Uranium-Vanadium Project located in Garfield County.

The property is located in the Cottonwood Wash-Trachyte vanadium-uranium district, Henry Mountains Basin.

In a September 15, 2020 news release, Nortec Minerals states that, “Given the potential for the discovery of a significant deposit, management is very keen to begin the program.”

Energy Fuels Inc., is also very active in the area and they have developed a 20 mil-

lion pound resource of uranium oxide on the same geological trend approximately 10 miles south of the Cottonwood Property.

The Cottonwood Property consists of contiguous mining lode claims, comprising 1,818 acres within Township 32 South, Ranges 11 and 12 East. The claims are located on federal land and administered by the US Bureau of Land Management.

Nortec Minerals intends to utilize the services of a local Utah exploration consulting company, North American Mining Services.

Other companies acExploration Program

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rations. Not allowing corporations to send their profits off-shore. True free market principles—not using tax money to subsidize corporations. More transparent government. More access to voting for citizens. Consumer protections. Environmental protections. Protection of our public lands from overmining, overgrazing, overtimbering, over-developing.

Safe and clean working environments. Banishment of the death penalty. More money for mental health treatment and programs. Reformation of our justice system. Reformation of our tax system. Term limits. Protections for women, elderly and minorities. Protec-

tion of social security, medicare and medicaid. A woman's right to choose. Sex education and availability of birth control so a woman does not have to make difficult decisions.

Greater equality and justice for ALL Americans. These values are not "socialist," antiChrisitan, or anti-business.

If anything they are based on universal values, pro free market capitalism and common sense.

So just what are "conservative values?" Protect the wealthy because they are so picked on and disadvantaged?

Restrict voting rights? Deny free will to 50% of the population (remember 49.6% of the population are women)? Deny

access to affordable health care to most citizens? Enable a demagogue? Continue to oppress non-whites? Take public lands away from the public?

Promote distrust in our institutions? Make policy decisions based on beliefs rather than science and data? Ignore facts in lieu of falsehoods (You know—windmills cause cancer, climate change is a conspiracy, etc)? Defund SNAP, mental health services, public schools, and welfare? Terminate social security, medicare and medicaid? Because this is what the current GOP and the Trump administration has been trying to do.

Tom Stechschulte, Hatch

In the United States, the term “carpetbagger,” according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is commonly used (usually derogatory), “to refer to politicians who move to different states, districts or areas to run for office despite their lack of local ties or familiarity.” Byron Ellis has been accused by an Escalante council member of being one.

First off, Byron Ellis is not a “politician” who moved to Garfield County just to run for office. Running for elected office is one of the

best ways someone with Byron’s skill set can contribute to our community, a community in which he has lived for the past 5 years. Did Byron meet the constitutional and statutory qualification requirements for the office he’s running for—check. Did Byron meet the residency requirement— check. Did the filing officer accept Byron’s declaration of candidacy and evidence of eligibility—check.

In many communities, especially smaller and more rural ones, candidates often

run unopposed which means voters don’t have a choice. Is there something wrong with having a choice in who represents you? No, not unless one is under authoritarian control and that’s not democracy.

Running for office is one of the foundations of a democracy; having a choice is one of the key freedoms in America.

Running for office takes personal sacrifice and exacts a toll. You need to know the issues and be prepared to speak on them and answer questions. You need to know what

you stand for—and also your opponent’s positions—and be able to articulate them. Read the candidates’ platforms; Byron’s positions and policies can be found at ellisforcommisioner.org With the upcoming election, exercise your right to vote and chose the candidate who best represents your values. That’s what makes (and keeps) America great!

Louise Eutropius, Escalante

I have not kept up with many of the issues in Boulder and eastern Garfield County over the past year since I’ve mostly been recuperating from far too many hospital visits, but recently I went through my mail and saw several Boulder Town Council (BTC) and Planning Commission (BPC) columns written by Tessa Barkan for The Insider newspaper (Snapshot Media), which is delivered free to every mailbox in Wayne and Garfield Counties. I saw that a new million-dollar, privately owned and operated “Community Center” (Theater) Conditional Use Permit (CUP) was approved by the Boulder Planning Commission (BPC) on June 11, 2020.

I phoned the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), the agency controlling the Boulder Creek Canyon Ranch (BCCR) Conservation Easement (CE) on August 24, 2020 and spoke to Roberta Valdez, the CE monitor. I sought an electronic copy of the CE and the “First Amendment Deed of Conservation Easement” (Amendment) referred to in findings and footnotes in the “Staff Report” written by Zoning Administrator (ZA) Curtis Oberhansly and Peg Smith (the BPC Clerk), that recommended project approval to the BPC. The CE amendment would, if finalized by UDAF, The Nature Conservancy, and the federal entity USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), allow a modular home be replaced with the 110 seat theater.

Valdez said I should directly contact BCCR owner Jacqui Smalley to obtain a copy of the CE and the new amendment. I informed her I didn't know how to contact Smalley and, given the amount of controversy about the CUP depicted in Peg Smith’s "By Way of Boulder" column (August 20, 2020 Insider News), and the fact Smalley hired lawyers to fight Mark Nelson’s CUP Appeal, I feared repercussions from theater supporters and their attorneys.

The Insider news does not post Peg’s column on their website so I quote: “So why are Boulderites coming apart at the seams? What is the source of the divisive, rumor-ridden misinformed clique-group formations that seem to be happening now? So much angst

and anxiety and ill will directed at fellow residents, even neighbors, even friends.” Smith went on to attack Nelson as someone who wrongly “blusters” with no real reason writing: “He dog whistles and the baying begins.

Now it’s a pack. Now it’s a divide. Many packs. Lots of dogs barking, howling…” Peg Smith is now attacking as a dog anyone who disagrees with the Zoning Ordinance, including a new state statute that blocks citizen appeals from the unelected (appointed by mayor) PC to the elected town council. Real issues with the government exist in Boulder and citizens of Boulder, are not rabid dogs when we complain about those issues.

In seeking the BCCR CE and the reputed First Amendment, I was trying to understand CEs in general and what physical changes can be made before and especially after the grantee dies.

Smalley Theater Project Manager Tom Hoyt has now apparently proposed a 12 house clustered subdivision (Rockpile LLC Meadows) on the 27 acre 100 year historic Otto Haws ranch located in central Boulder’s green space (with its regenerating gravity fed irrigation) that will use a CE held by the BTC to supposedly protect the sensitive 15 acre wetland. If a CE does not protect the BCCR from the theater after a dozen years, what good is another CE for Haws Pasture?

Ms. Valdez of UDAF in a follow-up email wrote: "Mr. Hatch, Per our Conversation on August 24, 2020, I have spoken with our Agency council and she has advised that a GRAMA request is necessary so we can respond appropriately, but the documents are available at the public records office if you would like to see them." Valdez failed to inform me that what she meant was to drive 4 hours to the Garfield County Recorder's Office who never responded to my email request.

So, I then phoned the number listed on the CUP application leaving a courteous personal voicemail and said that “Roberta” suggested I call. No one ever replied to repeated phone calls and I left no further voicemails. I next discovered Jacqui Smalley’s email address when she listed something on the “Peg Board” (a local public email service created and operated by Margaret “Peg” Smith) and sent a simple mes-

sage to speak personally about the conflicts that concerned her in town. Smalley refused to talk but wrote: “In that voicemail you say that Roberta suggested you call me; however my ranch manager Andy Rice spoke with Roberta and she stated that she had not suggested that you call.”

Smalley attacked me implying I lied to her relying only on hearsay from Andy Rice, a relative newcomer to town. UDAF’s CE representative Valdez had refused to provide public information and then directed me to be attacked personally by Smalley and her team but why do so if the theater is such a good idea?

ZA Oberhansly has repeatedly stated that the BPC can not consider the CE, Amendment, or the deed restrictions although Oberhansly and Peg Smith referred to a First Amendment to the BCCR CE in their Staff Report. Apparently, the BPC and their leaders know there are problems for commercial activities and size of the venue found in the CE, but have failed to consider and stop this project. The public are not allowed to even see the Amendment and the reason is that the reputed Amendment has never been filed, circulated, or achieved according to GRAMA requests to UDAF. UDAF’s Valdez and Smalley are trying to conceal these facts while Oberhansly spins them to the BPC stating: “The applicant has secured permission to amend the Conservation Easement…” making everyone think it is filed and achieved. Smalley and her team have even stopped the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) from performing a traffic study as required claiming the theater is only to be used by the local community, although, it will be located at the bottom of one of the steepest hills on Highway 12 with vehicles speeding between national parks. According to letters filed in support found on the town website, the theater will be used 365 days a year, include an art gallery, food catering kitchen, pottery and dance classes, and with elementary students traveling a mile from their school. For insurance purposes alone you’d expect multi-millionaire Smalley would put in traffic turn lanes if needed. Or better, consider donating her big money to the town itself to build the auditorium on town property located near the town hall and park, school, post

office, and the state park where all citizens can utilize the project as an actual town facility.

All the BPC effort, Nelson’s attempts to appeal to the BTC, Insider News columns, and the anger in town should never have occurred, at least not until an Amendment to the CE is achieved. This entire fiasco has been done to line us all up in order to convince the CE entities to override the BCCR deed restrictions. UDAF’s Valdez directed me to Smalley because she had no amendment package, although, she knew of the scheme and hoped Smalley would take care of me. The public will be kept in the dark by “Jacqui’s Team”, UDAF, USDA’s NRCS, and The Nature Conservancy (who have not answered any attempted contacts).

They will delay using subterfuge and Peg Smith to attack citizens who question why until AFTER an amendment is achieved. The people who own land with primary residence in Boulder deserve to be fully informed by all of the public entities, as well as the Smalley team of Oberhansly, Hoyt, Peg Smith, Garfield School District head teacher Elizabeth Julian, the BPC, and the BTC about what is really going on.

We don’t need a shadow government and their minions attacking us while the wool is pulled over our eyes using the Insider newspaper columns distributed in two counties to impress everyone how great the government is in Boulder when it is not great. The Land Use Ordinance (LUO) has no commercial zone so everything must be approved as a CUP

by BPC appointees. The Boulder Greenbelt (GMU) zone has been destroyed by making the density exactly the same as the Low Density Residential (LDR) zone so that all of the ranch lands can now be subdivided into five acre parcels where any commercial activity must be approved. Boulder needs real LUO protection as politicians prepare to create the new Escalante Canyons National Park (ECNP). We are all going to become gateway communities run over by land speculators, artists, writers, carpet baggers, and drifters looking to settle because they love Boulder.

Julian Hatch, Boulder

A Distrust of Outsiders

Boulder Theater Fiasco

Goings on...

Wayne County Awarded Fire Equipment Grant WAYNE COUNTY - Wayne County has been awarded a $12,500 grant from USDA Rural Development to help purchase new fire response equipment for the Wayne County Fire District. Equipment at two of the district’s locations is obsolete and must be replaced. The Teasdale station will replace a brush truck used for off-road fire response, and the Torrey station will replace a 30-year-old water tender.

Wayne County is among six rural communities in four counties that have received a total of $245,750 funded through the Community Facilities Grant Program and Economic Impact Initiative Grant Program. These programs offer assistance to public bodies, non-profits, and federally-recognized Tribes to aid in the development of essential community facilities.

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Motorcyclist Dies After Skidding into Oncoming Traffic on SR-24 at MM 73 Near Torrey, UT

TORREY - At 1512 hours on Tuesday, September 15th, 2020, the driver of a Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling in a large group on SR-24 near MM 73.

There was tire debris in the road and the front two motorcycles slowed down to avoid the debris. The driver of the Harley Davidson slowed to avoid the front two motorcyclist, left his lane and went into oncoming traffic. During the braking skid of the motorcycle, he lost control and was struck by a car traveling Northbound. The driver of the motorcycle was killed on impact.

Update: The deceased driver is Edward I Hall, age 67, of West Jordan, UT. —Utah Department of Public Safety

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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Liberal Versus Conservative Values

A frequent defense of our current President and his followers, as well as our state and local politicians is, "they represent my conservative values" without saying what those values are other than vague references to family, guns and patriotism.

As a progressive, here are my values. Send more money to public education, less money to the military.

Provide good education to all citizens. Do not give tax breaks to the wealthy for sending their children to private schools. Universal healthcare. Liveable wages.

Better mass transportation.

Higher taxes on the very wealthy and bigger corpo-

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Exploration Program: Vancouver, British

Columbia based Nortec Minerals Corporation has announced the preparation of an exploration program on its Cottonwood UraniumVanadium Project located in Garfield County. and Wyoming.

The deposits were discovered in 1913, and were intermittently mined first for radium and then for uranium and vanadium. Up to 1944, nearly 500 tons of high-grade ore were mined. During the period 1948 through 1978, some 130 properties in the Henry Mountains had produced 474,500 pounds of uranium oxide with an average grade of 0.30 percent U3O8 and 1,694,100 Courtesy norteC minerals pounds of vanadium Map of location of Nortec Minerals' proposed exploration program oxide (V2O5) with an on its Cottonwood Uranium-Vanadium Project located in Garfield average grade of 1.35 County. percent V2O5.

The Property Vanadium Inc., and Energy Exploration Program Fuels Inc. Energy Fuels oper- acquisition agreement was Cont'd from page 1 ates the White Mesa Uranium signed by Nortec on March 4, tive in the area include GTI processing plant and operates 2019.

—Insider Resources of Australia, An- several mines in Southeast field Energy Inc., Global Utah, Southwest Colorado

Premiere:

As a national park or a national monument, one of the obligations is to know what creatures they are preserving, protecting.

I think there's still a lot to discover there. I wouldn't be surprised if there are species we haven't found.—Dr. Olivia Carril Premiere

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Staircase-Escalante is a biodiversity hotspot. Now, in The Bees of Grand StaircaseEscalante, Wilson and Carril lead viewers back into the field to revisit the myriad bee species of southern Utah as they—and their ecosystem— face unprecedented disturbances.

“We don't know which of these bees is important and which isn't. Are we really willing to tinker with that? I'm not,” said Carril.

“As a national park or a national monument, one of the obligations is to know what creatures they are preserving, protecting. I think there's still a lot to discover there. I wouldn't be surprised if there

are species we haven't found."

We all know about the honey bee and the bumble bee. But what about the nearly 4,000 other types of bees in North America? What's happening with them?

Grand Staircase-Escalante is the perfect place to find out.

The Bees of Grand Staircase-Escalante premieres

today, September 24th and will be available to watch via Live Screening. To learn more about the project and watch the film trailer, go to The Bees of Grand Staircase-Escalante website at BeesOfGSENM. com.

—Grand Staircase-Escalante Partners

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USU to Provide Scholarship Opportunities for Students Without ACT or SAT Scores

UTAH - Utah State University will provide alternatives to new students unable to take the ACT or SAT placement exams who are seeking academic merit scholarships for the spring, summer and fall 2021 semesters.

The change follows an initial announcement in August that the university would transition to a testoptional admittance policy in 2021 following logistical test-preparation and administration disruptions due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Those same students will also be considered for scholarships regardless of whether they have taken the ACT or SAT. “USU understands that many high school students have been limited in their ability to take standardized tests over the past several months,” said Katie Jo North, executive director of new student enrollment. “This has affected thousands of potential students who face an unfair hurdle in receiving scholarships they may otherwise deserve.”

This year, students who apply for scholarships without a standardized test score will receive a comprehensive academic review. Among the benchmarks considered will be grade point average (GPA), high school course rigor, class rank, and other criteria.

“As a research institu-

tion, we know that one metric alone does not always predict academic success,” said Robert Wagner, vice president for academic and instructional services. “By conducting a personalized review of these students’ academic record, we will provide hard-working students an alternative route to receiving scholarships to USU.” Existing and advertised parameters for scholarships using the GPA and test score criteria matrix will be guaranteed, and USU encourages students to take the ACT or SAT if accessible. Those who cannot provide a test score in their scholarship application process will be given additional application information by the USU Admissions Office by Oct. 5, 2020.

Academic merit scholarships for resident students at USU campuses in Price, Blanding and Moab range from $600 per year for two years to 100 percent of tuition and fees for four years. Scholarships for non-resident students in Price, Blanding and Moab range from $5,700 per year to full tuition and fees for four years. In Logan and at other statewide campuses, resident students may receive academic merit scholarships ranging from $3,000 per year for two years to full tuition and fees.

Non-resident students of those campuses can receive scholarships between $11,500 per year for two years and full tu-

ition and fees.

The deadline to apply via the traditional or alternative route for academic merit scholarships is Jan. 10, 2021.

Over the next year, a task force that includes university faculty, administration and analysts will conduct an indepth review of USU’s admissions and scholarship data and recommend a long-term plan in regard to standardized test requirements. The task force and university administrators will consider recruitment, retention, equity and access issues when considering the future of standardized testing requirements. “ At USU, we value opportunities to promote equity in our processes and to break down barriers for those who have traditionally been underserved or underrepresented,” Wagner said.“Through intentional planning and careful research, we anticipate finding a long-term solution that encourages those students to apply and provides for additional opportunities to fund their schooling.”

Admissions in 2021 will be based solely on GPA, although applicants may still decide to include standardized test scores with those applications as well.

Potential applicants are invited to learn more about admissions and scholarship opportunities at USU’s in-person and virtual open houses.

—Utah State University

US News & World Report Ranks SUU the 3rd Best Public Regional University in the Mountain West, Number 1 in Utah

Courtesy southern utah university

Southern Utah University has been ranked the best public regional university in Utah, as well as 3rd in the eight state Mountain West region in the U.S. News & World Report annual rankings.

CEDAR CITY - South- Report rankings. SUU showed mission and region in the ern Utah University has been an overall year-to-year in- country. Peer assessment, reranked the best public region- crease in the key factors used tention, and graduation rates al university in Utah and 3rd to determine the overall rank- account for more than half in the eight state Mountain ings. SUU’s ranking as third in of U.S. News and World ReWest region in the prestigious the nation for the least amount port’s evaluation.

The report evaluates U.S. News & World Report of student debt is one key facannual rankings. In addition, tor that showed improvement. schools in up to 16 areas reSUU is the top-rated regional Last year, SUU was ranked lated to academics including peer assessment, retention, university in the West and seventh nationally. number three in the United Since 2019, SUU has not class sizes, student-faculty States for lowest student debt increased tuition for the sec- ratios, a ranking of its incomand the thirty-fourth “Best ond straight year, lowered tu- ing freshman, and graduation Value” in the West, which ition for online-only students, rates. The schools are then includes regional universi- launched a three-year under- ranked based on their overall ties in states from the Pacific graduate degree program to scores in these various areas, coast to Texas. save students time and money, and the top schools are rec“We’ve long focused and reorganized colleges and ognized in the Best Colleges on providing quality aca- programs to give students a List.

—Southern Utah demic excellence while en- more coordinated effort in University suring our students aren’t their academic pursuits. In adoverloaded with debt upon dition, SUU recently moved graduation,” said SUU Presi- to eliminate standardized tests dent Scott L. Wyatt. “Higher in the admissions process and education excellence and became the first university in affordability are not mutu- Utah to make them optional ally exclusive, and this year’s in qualifying for academic U.S. News and World Report scholarships.

U.S. News and World rankings confirm our commitment to providing both to Report is the top source for higher education rankings in our students at SUU.” This is the 36th edition the nation. Rankings are orgaof the U.S News & World nized according to a school’s

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Green River forfeits game to Bobcat Baseball team, Lady Cats finish second at the Sophomore tournament, and the State cross country meet will be in Cedar City

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he Bobcats have had another great week.

The Bobcat Baseball team did not have to go out to Green River, since they forfeited the game, and this saved the Cats a long ride. The big game of the season for the Cats was against the Valley Buffalos.

The game was tied going into the 7th inning, and the Cats scored seven runs. I hear that the Buffalo's best player made three errors in the inning and helped the Cats out. Valley came back in the 7th with one run, and the Cats knocked off one of the best teams in Region 20. The season is rapidly coming to an end. The Cats played their last home game against Wayne last night, and they do have a game against Pinnacle at their home. The playoffs start on October 6th at Spanish Fork. If they win there, they will be playing at the State playoffs on October

11-12 at Dixie High.

The Lady Cats finished second at the Sophomore tournament on Saturday. There were nine teams and most of them were 2 or 3A teams. The Cats played one more game than everyone else and ended up playing seven games. They beat Richfield, Beaver, and Valley. When Delta walked into the gym, I thought there was a winner. They had five girls over six feet tall. They were the team that the Cats ended up playing in the final game. Delta won the first game, but in the second, Cats gave them a good game. It was tied at 20, and the Cats kept it close before losing 25 to 22.

Coach Ann Maria should be really proud of the team for their effort. It really looks like the Norris’ are going to have a strong team for the next three years. The Cats had a game last night against Piute, who

are always tough, and they go down to Desert Hills for another tournament that will last for two days, the 25-26.

The Cats go out to Escalante on the 30th, and Kanab will be here on October 1st. On October 2nd, it will be the Milford tournament. Volleyball has games in October, and State will be @ UVU this year on the 29th and 30th.

Cross country went up to Piute. They didn’t have a full team, and I don’t have any scores. The Cats have their next meet out at Escalante on the 24th, and next week, they will be at Water Canyon, Region will be held on October 13 down at Valley on the golf course, my favorite place for a race. Great news; this year’s State cross country meet will be in Cedar City.

News from Bryce Valley Schools

by Brooklyn syrett

Byce Valley High elections held, high school cross country and baseball excels, Mustang Volleyball wins against Parowan and Diamond Ranch

“Nestled in the little valley beneath the crimson peaks of Bryce,” you will find Bryce Valley High School and Elementary back in session. The excitement buzzed as faculty and students started the new school year. While COVID is still a threat to our small communities, the schools have guidelines set in place to protect those in attendance.

Thanks to our administrators, faculty and students for cooperating in such a difficult time.

We are ready for some great things this year in both schools.

Elections were held at the high school, and we have new executive officers. The new members are Treyson Roberts, President; Ben Jensen, Vice

President; Kysha Brinkerhoff, Secretary and Kezli Floyd, Historian. The students at Bryce Valley High School are in good hands and will be led to great things through the 2020-21 school year.

This year, the cross country team has welcomed the 6th graders to run and train with them. They have worked hard, and it has really paid off. The girl’s JV and Varsity teams have excelled and placed first at our very first meet here at Bryce Valley. With every meet, their times have consistently improved.

The high school baseball team has had some great competition. They have enjoyed wins against Piute, Green River and Pinnacle. The team had Senior Night last week, and we honored eight seniors; Ethan Willis, Eddie Garcia, Quayden Tebbs, Westyn Clarke, Stetson Pollock, Dallin Wegleitner, Sergio Vasquez, and Kage Ott. This group of boys are outstanding leaders and hope to help the Mustangs finish strong

this season. Their final games will be against two tough teams in Diamond Ranch and Piute. The playoffs will begin on October 2nd and 3rd, with the finals on October 9th and 10th.

The Mustang volleyball team had exciting wins against Parowan and Diamond Ranch and hope to keep the winning streak. They had a gold game on Friday against Wayne.

Each year, the volleyball team helps in raising funds to help childhood cancer and honor those in our area that have been affected by this disease.

Wednesday, September 23rd will be Senior Night for the volleyball team. The seniors that will be honored are Tori Nelson, Lydia Russo, Areena Johnson, Kezli Floyd, Brooklyn Syrett, Kysha Brinkerhoff, Navee Mathews and Hannah Butterfield. The Mustangs travel to Green River and Pinnacle on the 25th and 26th, and they hope to come away with two more wins to help their standings in the RPI.

September 24, 2020

Wills, Trusts, and More

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by Jeffery J. mCkenna It is common to hear the statement, “I want to avoid probate” or “I don’t want my family to go through the horrors of probate.” When you ask these same individuals, “What is probate?” many do not have an answer.

Probate is one of the least understood of court processes. However, it is a procedure that can affect the family and heirs of every mature adult following his or her death.

Simply stated, probate is a special state court legal process for settling the debts of someone who has died and distributing the remaining property to rightful heirs.

In a probate, the person who is authorized by the probate court to administer the estate of a deceased person is called a personal representative (or executor or administrator in some states).

A primary purpose of the probate process is to have a personal representative appointed for the deceased individual. The personal representative must be appointed in order to “sign” the decedent’s name after death.

During life, a person signs a deed or bill of sale

to transfer property. When a person dies, it is still necessary to have some document to show a transfer of title. In other words, a “signature” of the decedent is necessary. The probate process provides one method of doing this. By appointing a personal representative, the court authorizes that person or persons to sign for the deceased individual.

Many people believe that if they have a will there will be no probate. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Whether you have a will or do not have a will, your estate must go through a probate proceeding if the assets are in your sole name.

The only difference between dying with a will and dying without a will is that if you die with a will, you tell the probate court how you would like to have your property distributed after your death. If you die without a will, the state legislature tells the probate court how to distribute your estate. In either case, probate will take place.

When considering whether to “avoid probate” or not, it is important to understand what is being avoided.

In all cases, it is impor-

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Four years ago, I was working in retail, assigned to the men's department. One of my duties was to restock the racks and shelves.

On this particular day, my boss had asked me to work on restocking the men's underwear. Being a woman, I usually found this a little embarrassing because of the pictures on the boxes.

Well, I was busy lining the items by size and style when an elderly woman comes up to me and asks if we have "thongs."

I blushed slightly and pointed to the bottom row of where I had been working and said, "The only ones I know of are right there."

The woman stares for a moment and says, "Young lady, I was talking about shoes! Where is your mind?"

I looked at her with the straightest face I could muster and said, "On my work!"

She then broke out laughing and said, "Oh, I guess you're right!"

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Highway Patrolman

A highway patrolman friend of ours had stopped at our café for coffee and was getting ready to leave.

"Go out and get'em!" I said. "I suppose everyone gets a ticket today?"

"I don't really give out many tickets," he said seriously.

"Oh come on," I teased, "you'd give your own mother a ticket."

"No my mother never drove a car," said Bill, still serious.

Then a grin spread over his face. "I did catch her jaywalking once." he said, "and I Whenever I try to eat issued her a warning. But that's healthy, a chocolate bar looks all." at me and snickers.

PUNishment

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

Diet Tips

My sisters and I have weight problems and are always sharing diet tips.

One day my oldest sister was showing us a low-fat cookbook and pointed out a chicken dish she had tried the night before.

Reading the ingredients, I commented, "It looks like it would taste really bland."

"It did," she replied, "until I added cheese and sour cream."

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Richard Ray Tebbs

PANGUITCH - Richard Ray Tebbs, 82, local rancher, scouter, and professor, returned to his Lord and Savior on September 17, 2020 after a humble, peaceful battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born October 6, 1937 in Panguitch, Utah, the third of seven children of D. Ray and Verda LeFevre Tebbs.

He began school in California during the war and later, after the family moved back to Utah, attended school in Panguitch and Beaver. He served his first mission in the Northwestern States Mission and then attended BYU receiving a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Mathematics.

He started his most important career August 25, 1962 in Manti, Utah where he married Irene Henrie, a Panguitch girl going to BYU. They started a family that finally included five girls and three boys. After receiving his Master’s Degree, he taught for a year at BYU and then moved to Cedar to begin his university teaching career at the College of Southern Utah (now SUU). During his career, he taught students at all levels: special needs students at the American Fork Training School, high school, community college, and 40 years at SUU. In July of 1992, he became the first department chair of the new Math and Computer Science department. He was active in professional organizations: NCTM, UTCM and MAA Rocky Mountain Chapter and served for a year as president of that chapter.

He was named Educator of the Year for SUU in 2001-2002.

Richard was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the Boy Scouts of America for many years (with his sons and grandsons achieving the rank of Eagle Scout), he was often a ward or stake missionary, and he served a mission to London, England with his wife, Irene in 2005. He was also counselor to five bishops and served with five stake presidents on the high council. He loved going to the temple and was an ordinance worker in the St George and the new Cedar City Temples until his illness made it impossible for him to serve.

He first ran sheep and then cattle at his family ranch near Panguitch Lake. He raised his children and then helped his grandchildren learn to work hard and love the land. He was known for being honest in all his dealings.

Richard is survived by: his wife, Irene; his children Marilyn and Steve Bennett, Christine and Kent LeFevre, Kathy and Brad Hunter, Barbara and Cary Leavitt, Holly and Greg Wilkinson, Bruce Tebbs, Becky Tebbs, Robert and Alycia Tebbs, Brian and Jennifer Tebbs; 30 grandchildren (with 10 spouses); and 5 great grandchildren; his brother Mike and Margaret Tebbs and sisters Julia Ann and Barry Nicholes, Linda and Broyce Jacobs, and Angeli and Dean Sheffer. He was preceded in death by: his parents, D. Ray and Verda LeFevre Tebbs; sisters Marilyn K. Tebbs and Neucile and Jim Yardley; grandchildren Kimber Hunter and Joshua Tebbs and great granddaughter Lillian Bennett.

The family would like to thank Dr. Todd Garrett and Dr. Tom Marshall and Ethan Bunker and the caregivers at Suntree Hospice for their patient care.

Services will be held at the SUU Alumni House, 300 West University Blvd., Cedar City, UT. State building requirements mandate masks must be worn. Visitations will be held Friday, September 25, 2020, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and again on Saturday, September 26th from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. with the funeral for family and close friends at 12:00 noon. Graveside service and burial will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the Panguitch, Utah cemetery.

The funeral service will be live streamed via Zoom. To watch online please visit https://tinyurl.com/y2w7pk7b or https://zoom.us/j/99100649301?pwd=THRYVmo0bDI0Vld3 eEpLNTBQQmQxUT09 Meeting ID: 991 0064 9301 Passcode: 216986 Family and friends are invited to share tributes online at www.SerentiyStG.com Arrangements and memorial tree planting by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 986-9100.

a nniversary

Celebrating 60 Years

Burdell and Pattianne Henrie of Panguitch Lake celebrated

their 60th wedding anniversary on September 10.

They were married in St.George, Utah.

They have their home at Panguitch Lake.

They have five children.

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September 24, 2020

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Tuesday was the start of fall, and the weather man thought that we might have gotten some badly needed rain. With my fascination with the wind last week, I forgot about the killer frost of 23 degrees. It totally wiped out most of the gardens in town.

It also froze our lawn and pretty well ended the mowing season in one night. We made it through the summer with zero rain, just one little storm that lasted about 20 minutes. The rain measurements go from Octber 1, 2019 to October 1, 2020. We had one really good storm in November and five or six small snowstorms all winter. This has to be the driest year on record or at least close to the driest.

At the last legislation of the Utah Congress, they stated that they wanted to continue daylight year round, which would be great. Since June 23, we have lost three hours of daylight. My 9 o’clock bike rides are now at 7. By December, it will be 5:00 p.m. for sunset. The power companies are really lobbying to do away with daylight saving. Sunrise here would be at 4:45 during the summer. Can you imagine how much money they will make with the sun setting an hour earlier?

The coal generating plant out in Delta is getting heat from Utah coal mines. They have been getting 15% of their coal from Colorado, and, with the cutbacks in coal, they are using three million tons a year, which is half of what they had been using. Most

of Delta’s power that is being produced is going to southern California, and the plant is having to cut back the coal they are using. Delta’s plant has to switch over to natural gas by 2025 or they will have to find another place for their power. They do supply power for a couple of small cities. I don’t see any problem for the switch. Utah has all kinds of natural gas wells that are now capped. All that it would take is running a line from Vernal to their plant.

I heard a rumor that the Gem Theater may be bought in the next little while. This is great news for Panguitch, and this is a very valuable asset to the town. If this is true, I hope the town will support the new buyer’s effort. It can only stay open if the town goes to see the movies.

It looks like the roads are finally finished. Friday, we went to Cedar. When we came back, the lines were all drawn, and they really did a fine job.

They spent several days paving the driveways and small roads to bring them up to the road level. I don’t know if it was part of the deal, but south of town, going up the Panguitch Lake road, they put in a wide trail about a half a mile up the hill. This is perfect for walking or hiking up to the shooting range. Utah State is paving on I-15 in areas that are badly needed. Most of the hills on I-15 coming up from St. George have been made into three lanes for slow moving trucks. This has been going on for three years now.

They only have one hill to go, and it is almost finished. It sure speeds up the traffic.

It looks like the second season is going well, with a number of "No Vacancy" signs on the motels and lines at some of the restaurants. In the second season, it is usually older folks without kids. They don’t camp, they just bring money. This year is different.

Unlike most seasons, many of the people from all around the world come, and they make reservations.

The virus is back up in Utah, with a spike of 1,000 last Saturday. The cases were down to the 300 cases a day mark, but people up north are not going along with the mask wearing.

The head doctor for the Federal Health Deptartment said that wearing a mask is much more effective than any shot, which will only be effective at about 50 to 60%. The doctor also said that if mask wearing was done by all Americans for six to eight weeks, it would go away. However, the president called the doctor and told him to say that he was mistaken.

Australia, which has no cases of the virus because of mask wearing, has made it through the flu season with only a few cases showing up.

The president has said for three and a half years that he was going to come up with a low cost health insurance, and it is always just two weeks away. However, he has a lawsuit to do away with the Affordable Care Act, which is supposed to come before the

Supreme Court just after the election. This would leave 20 million people without insurance during the pandemic.

Well, Hurricane Sally has come and gone leaving behind a lot of damage to the Gulf Coast and a lot of flooding. Hurricane Thomas went north and missed landfall.

However, we are hardly into hurricane season, and we are already into the Greek alphabet when it comes to naming storms. The next one that is set to hit the coast sometime this week is Beta.

In professional sports, so far, it has been a real treat.

The Los Angeles Lakers came away with their second win over the Denver Nuggets, with a buzzer beater, three pointer by Anthony Davis. It was really exciting, but Denver never gives up no matter how far they get behind. I expect they will win some games.

Major League Baseball has completed their season and are going to start on their playoffs. Baseball is not something that I watch until the playoffs. I do like the Yankees, and they have won nine games in a row.

I am a Seattle Seahawks fan, and they had another exciting game against the New England Patriots. The Patriots had one more play at the three yard line to win the game and came up just short.

It is really couch potato time, and I love it.

Mack O.

September 28 - October 4

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

KANAB - The full moon on Thursday, October 1st (at 3:05 pm MDT for those who need precision) is the Harvest Moon, which is so called because its light helped farmers harvest their fields into the night, especially important before tractors had headlights.

The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox, which fell on September 22. On average, the moon rises about 50 minutes later each night, but the Harvest Moon rises only about 25 minutes later at the latitude of Kanab and only 15 minutes later at the latitude of London, so it seems as if we have a full moon rising at almost the same time shortly after sunset several nights in a row.

For more information, go to: https://earthsky.org/?p=2467.

The very bright object that is one-third of the way up the southern sky at 8 pm is the giant planet Jupiter. Jupiter doesn’t change its brightness month to month or year to year, and neither does Saturn, which is immediately to the left and is as bright as a bright star. Their distance from earth never changes by a significant amount.

Mars rises due east at 8 pm, and it does change its brightness, by a great amount, month to month. Typically, it’s fairly distant and comparable to Saturn in brightness, but when it comes close to earth, as it does every 26 months, it briefly outshines Jupiter by

a small amount for about a month.

In October, the earth catches and passes Mars, and Mars is especially close and bright. You’ll read about it widely in the news media— and of course right here.

The bright nearly-harvest moon passes 1½ degree from Mars on Friday, October 2nd.

That’s less than the width of a finger held at arm’s length, so mark your calendar, and be sure to see it.

Venus is brilliant as the “Morning Star” in the east from about 4:30 am until sunrise. The bright star Regulus is a scant ½° from Venus on the mornings of the 2nd and 3rd, switching from one side to the other in that one day. Of

course, Venus is the one doing the moving. Regulus is one of the brightest stars, but, even so, Venus outshines it by 40 times. The winter constellations Orion, Taurus, Gemini, Canis Major, etc. are above and to the right of Venus.

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

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Jon Carrigan

WEST VALLEY CITY / MONROE - Jon Lushon Carrigan, 73, passed away at his home in West Valley City on September 14, 2020. He was born October 13, 1946 in Marysvale to Byron Jon and Nina Barney Carrigan. He married Leda Lorene Dutton on September 7, 1968 in Escalante.

Jon served our country in Vietnam as a member of the Army, receiving an honorable discharge in February of 1972. He was an over-the-road truck driver for Associated Foods. He loved his family and was loved by his many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Jon is survived by his wife, Lorene; children: Kathy Carrigan, West Valley City; Rick (Kim) Carrigan, Bear River, WY; and Michael Carrigan, West Valley City; three grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; siblings: O’Dean Carrigan, Naturita, CO; Bernice (Rex) Lawrence, Heber.

Preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Evelyn Carrigan, Colleen (Ken) Christiansen and Lila Carrigan; sister-in-law, Eleanor Carrigan.

Graveside services and interment will be held Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Escalante Cemetery with military honors by the Escalante American Legion Post #0114 and the Utah Honor Guard. Friends may call at the Magleby Mortuary in Richfield on Friday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

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September 24, 2020

Garfield Commission: Mossy Cave parking lot

project, COVID funding, Escalante Museum and Science Center and reservoir, forest fuels reduction, (MOU) accepting BLM’s invitation to participate as a cooperating agency in their grazing regulations revision process, public hearing regarding a Panguitch area and Landon Holm property, Boulder TV Tower, and Bryce Canyon airport renovation discussed.

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BLM Director Greg Sheehan, GSENM Monument Manager, and others to discuss the Escalante Museum and Science Center and to see about setting up displays in the Escalante Visitor Center “until we can get a new building.” He reported on talks to “go back to the original reservoir” (on BLM land) in Escalante to increase storage capacity. He attended a ribbon cutting for the State Bank branch in Escalante; and he reported on ‘affordable housing’ signage indicating the construction sites of the Escalante four-plex and Tropic’s two homes. Finally, he said $190K in additional Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from COVID funding may be available for senior centers [presumably across the Five Counties area].

Commissioner Leland Pollock noted his close relationship with Utah Speaker of the House Brad Wilson and that they discussed the upcoming legislative season.

He commented on public lands issues, including the ongoing reduction of fuel load in the forests. He said the “producers who are getting junk wood out are running out of resource…We’re “trying to get them enough resource—these dead bug trees brought on by special interest groups and all their litigation.” He said when groups “such as Friends of the Dixie shut down a timber sale that would have eliminated the bug trees [this is going back to the 90s] which ultimately set in motion closing the Escalante and Panguitch saw mills.” He said Rep. Chris Stewart will be meeting with these producers to find out what their needs are.

Public Works, Brian Bremner: Bremner asked the Commission to sign a Memo of Understanding (MOU) accepting BLM’s invitation to participate as a cooperating agency in their grazing regulations revision process.

Bremner said he also needed a signature on an MOU with UDOT authorizing a 50/50 split for developing the Mossy Cave parking area, with the county’s portion not to exceed $35K. He said paving will need to be done in the next few weeks to be ready for spring.

Finally, Bremner asked the commissioners to designate an old bulldozer as surplus property so the county can sell it. He said the bulldozer—circa 1948-1966 —hasn’t been used in three years and is probably worth $6K-10K. The commission approved.

Dave Dodds, Public Works, requested advertising for a shed foreman to replace retiring road crew foreman Arlen Sawyer. They hope to be able to promote from within the department but will need a replacement person regardless. The advertisement would specify the Panguitch road shed foreman position.

Planning Dept, Kaden Figgins: Figgins described the subject of the scheduled public hearing, a subdivision

and rezone on a Panguitch area property. The property, currently all Ag zone, includes a house and a 30X50-sqft printing shop. The proposed subdivision would be a six-acre lot with the shop and the remaining 13.8 acres being the house and the remaining field. The shop parcel would be rezoned as Commercial, the larger lot remaining would be Ag. This action was approved by Planning and Zoning, requiring first the approval of the subdivision and then the zone change.

The Public Hearing was opened, with the only speaker being Rich Burnett, adjacent landowner. Burnett said he had no problems with the current use of the shop, nor its designation as Commercial.

However, he said “once you tag a zone as commercial it’s there…Things can change, and maybe a new owner would want to put [another type of business]." Burnett opposed the rezoning unless the county could impose some restriction on types of businesses allowed. Figgins explained that a Conditional Use Permit couldn’t be used to cover the print shop if it stayed as Ag zone, but it is a permitted use in Commercial. He noted the small amount of water and the access would both be limiting factors to other potential businesses. Commissioner Pollock told Burnett he’d made a valid point and suggested returning the matter to P&Z to see if something could be worked out. The commissioners voted to table their decision.

Another subdivision that had previously been tabled was brought back for approval: Landon Holm’s Zachary Valley subdivision approval had been tabled pending evaluation by state water engineering to ensure the existing dams and culvert system would not impede the flow of water or result in illegal water storage. The state has given its approval. The commission approved the subdivision.

Boulder TV Tower, Dale Wilson. Brian Bremner said the county had been approached years ago by business associate Morrie Parsons to upgrade TV towers in the county, including one in Boulder. The tower company, called DW Tower, now wants to upgrade that tower and its TV antennae equipment, along with possible co-locations of other equipment. One complicating factor is that

Morrie Parsons recently died, and his family still needs to determine the handling of his business. Another matter is Boulder landowner Rod Peterson needing to obtain a copy of the legal decree clarifying utility access to the tower. And finally, the air-conditioned, cinder block building that houses the TV equipment needs to remain intact.

Philip Titus, Director of Engineering for PBS Utah and Morrie’s former supervisor, cautioned the county and Boulder officials to make sure any colocating cell companies are required to maintain protections for the TV equipment air conditioning, ensure their antennae aren’t damaged, and that they are responsible for fixing any interference with the TV signals.

Dale Wilson said they want to create a tower solution that works for the community. He said they would plan to leave their existing building in place and just shift their antennae to a new tower.

The old tower would come down. A second shed would house any wireless carriers’ equipment.

Commissioner Pollock agreed that Parson’s family needs some time to communicate with DW Tower, and the Petersons need their easement documentation before the matter could be resolved.

Bryce Canyon Airport renovation, Tye Ramsay.

The commission approved a repair work change order for $6824. Ramsey said $7K had already been budgeted as the county’s grant match, and CARES act funding had actually covered 100 percent of that. The commission also discussed waiving airport rental fees on hangars and office space and prorating the rents from the time of closure (July 27) until the expected reopening of October 15. Finally, they discussed maintenance costs for the house at the airport: roofing, windows, and bathroom mold need to be addressed before re-rental.

In final business, the commission approved a business license for Chris Sullivan Law Firm, located near Hatch.

The Garfield County Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month starting at 10 a.m. All meetings are held in the County Courthouse in Panguitch. There is no set up for electronic participation.

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Online Education: We are really excited that NAMI Utah is able to offer this evidence-based training on a monthly basis. Research shows that simply asking the right question can save a life.—Benee Larsen, NAMI Utah’s Prevention

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tion can save a life,” says Benee Larsen, NAMI Utah’s Prevention by Design Director. Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) trainings will be held the fourth Thursday of the month from 12:00 – 1:30. To register and for more information contact Christene at or christene@namiut.org or 385.743.1360.

Additionally, NAMI Utah offers a host of online classes and support groups for anyone with a mental health condition, and family members of loved ones with mental health conditions.

One of the most popular online programs is Connection, a support group for adults with mental health conditions.

Participants are given a safe, confidential, virtual space to share their experiences with one another, receiving support and resources from their peers. Led by NAMI certified facilitators who have mental health conditions themselves, these groups have increased in popularity since COVID-19.

Ammon Robinson was NAMI Utah’s support group

facilitator of the year in 2019. He has been involved with NAMI Utah for over a decade. Initially, he was reluctant to participate online, but he soon discovered that the virtual experience is just as effective as inperson groups. “I was surprised that online support groups work so well. I thought it would be awkward and uncomfortable. In some ways meeting online makes Courtesy nami it easier. Everyone gets Ammon Robinson was NAMI to talk, and it’s an ex- Utah’s 2019 support group fatra supportive environ- cilitator of the year. He facilitates ment.”

NAMI’s Connection Support Mr. Robinson also group online and teaches NAMI’s teaches NAMI’s online Peer-to-Peer Class.

Peer-to-Peer class, an eight week course for adults me remember that I am not with mental health condi- alone. This class also helped tions. This class teaches ba- me take personal responsibilsic mental health education, ity for my mental health.”

For more information treatment options, safety planning, recovery, selfhelp strat- about NAMI Utah’s free onegies, communication tips, line programs visit namiut. deep breathing and goal set- org, like NAMI Utah on ting. “What is powerful about Facebook, and follow NAMI the Peer-toPeer class is that Utah on Instagram.

—National Alliance on in addition to learning real Mental Illness, Utah life tools for coping, we all come together relating to each other’s experiences. It helps

Walk for Alzheimer's: The Centers for Disease

Control, in a 2017 report, concluded that Alzheimer’s was the 6th leading cause of death in the United States, and the 4th leading cause in Utah.—Insider Walk for Alzheimer's Cont'd from page 1

ticipated by walking from her home—along with Jenn Prows, Jeff Prows, Ruby Prows, Josh Hancock, Nick Hancock and Tristan Valdez—down the main street of Escalante instead of in Cedar City or St. George like she normally would. This was her 6th year participating in the event.

Mansell’s father—as well as have other members of her family—died from Alzheimer’s, and she states this as being one of the reasons that she first chose to walk. “It is becoming more and more common, and there are people here in town [Escalante] who have had people die from it,” says Mansell. The Centers for Disease Control, in a 2017 report, concluded that Alzheimer’s was the 6th leading cause of death in the United States, and the 4th leading cause in Utah.

“It is not a natural part of aging…but because Utah has a higher percentage of elderly people, it is more common,” says Mansell.

According to Miller, one in three adults aged 85 and

older may have cognitive impairment that eventually leads to the development of Alzheimer’s. “Within the fivecounty area, we have close to 50,000 people aged 65 and older. When you reach 85, the likelihood of [Alzheimer’s] disease is increased,” says Miller. In Garfield, Kane, and Washington counties, based on 2019 data from the United States Census Bureau, the 65 and older demographic makes up close to a quarter of the population—24%, 23%, and 22% respectively. Utah, in general, has a higher percentage of older adults, and, as Miller states,” The biggest contributor to Alzheimer’s is living a long time.”

The stated purpose of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is two-fold says Miller. The first is advocacy and awareness.

The Alzheimer’s Association has many free resources for those effected by Alzheimer’s, whether it be the individual themselves or a caregiver.

They offer one on one consultations with social workers, and they even have an 800 number that is open 24/7 for those in need of support.

The second purpose is

fundraising. “Each walk has sponsors from that local area.

That money supports the work of the association in the area and global platforms providing research,” says Miller.

It is not a requirement, but participants are also encouraged to fundraise on their own, and, “If they want to fundraise, we have a lot of tools to help them, [such as] social media and email templates,” says Miller. “It is amazing when people use those tools…they reach into friendship circles, and the contributions of five or ten dollars keeps adding up.”

The September 19 walk is not the only opportunity to take part in this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s. There will be another walk on October 10, where the host city will be St. George, Utah.

There are also many other opportunities to become involved with the Alzheimer’s Association, even when it is not “walk season.”

Miller says that volunteers, “Can help promote resources, present online education programs, can help with one on one consultations, or just be a shoulder to cry on.”

Miller describes the people of the five-county region as the “pull up your boot straps and get it done by yourself” type, not prone to reach out and ask for help. With the likelihood of someone in this area having a friend or relative who is suffering from Alzheimer’s, he just hopes to spread the word that there are resources out there for them and that there is support for when caregivers are tired and have run out of ideas.

To find a walk in your area, you can go to alz.org/ walk or contact Mike Miller at mjmiller@alz.org or 435238-4998 ext. 8773.

The 24/7 Alzheimer’s Association support helpline is 800-272-3900.

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LegaL Notices PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Justin W. Wayment (7011) Christian Jones (15873) WAYMENT & JONES LAW Attorneys for Plaintiff 51 East 400 North #1 P.O. Box 1808 Cedar City, UT 84721-1808 Telephone: (435) 586-3300 Fax: (435) 586-4288 Email: jwayment@waymentandjoneslaw.com Email: cjones@waymentandjoneslaw.com IN THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR GARFIELD COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH RICH’S PROPERTY, LLC, Plaintiff, v.

PARTNERSHIP PROCTOR BROTHERS AKA PROCTOR BROTHERS PARTNERSHIP, and JOHN DOES 1-10, Defendants.

SUMMONS

BY PUBLICATION Case No. 200600027 Judge Marvin D. Bagley

THE STATE OF UTAH TO DEFENDANTS: The above-entitled Court has entered an Order granting Plaintiff the right to serve Defendants, PARTNERSHIP PROCTOR BROTHERS AKA PROCTOR BROTHERS PARTNERSHIP, and JOHN DOES 1-10,

by Publication. You are thereafter hereby summoned and required to file an answer in writing to a Complaint on file with the clerk of the above entitled Court, located at 55 South Main, P.O. Box 77, Panguitch, UT 84759. You are also required to file an Answer with the court and serve upon, or mail to, Plaintiff’s attorney, a copy of said Answer within twenty-one (21) days after the service of the Summons upon you if you reside within the State of Utah, or thirty (30) days after the service of Summons upon you if you reside outside the State of Utah.

If you fail so to do, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in said Complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court.

Please be advised that this action seeks to quiet title to certain real property and identified in Plaintiff’s Complaint, Exhibit A, which is located in Iron County, Utah, and once quieted, the land shall be titled solely in the name of RICH’S PROPERTIES, LLC,, to the exclusion of all parties.

A copy of the Complaint in this action has been deposited with the Clerk of the Court, with a description of the Real Property, and can be picked up by anyone claiming an interest in the above matter at no charge.

DATED this 19th day of August, 2020.

WAYMENT & JONES LAW /s/ Justin W. Wayment JUSTIN W. WAYMENT Attorney for Plaintiff Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 10, 17 & 24, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday, October 12, 2020 at 10:40 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: Zone Change Agricultural to Commercial Petitioners Lori Talbot Physical Address 220 West Westview Circle, Panguitch, UT 84759 Legal Descriptions ALL OF LOT 7 WESTVIEW SUBDIVISION CONT 6.03 AC M/L Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 24 and OCTOBER 1, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday, October 12, 2020 at 10:45 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: Minor-Lot Subdivision of PC-115 into 2 total lots (12.41 acres total).

Petitioners Troy and Sunny Calleros Physical Address 105 West 3600 North, Panguitch, UT 84759 Legal Descriptions BEG AT THE SW-NE 1/64 COR OF SEC 5 T34S R5W SLB&M AND RUNNING TH N1°12'24"E ALONG THE N-S CENTERLINE OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SAID SEC 5 A DISTANCE OF 663.55 FT TO THE CENTER-WNW 1/64 COR; TH N89°44'54"E ALONG THE E-W CENTERLINE OF THE NE 1/4 OF SAID SEC 5 A DISTANCE OF 881.71 FT TO THE W'LY R/W LINE OF US HWY 89; TH S12°32'23"W ALONG SAID W'LY R/W LINE 680.56 FT TO THE E-W CENTERLINE OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SAID SEC 5; TH S89°46'25"W ALONG SAID E-W CENTERLINE 95.43 FT TO THE CENTER-S-NE 1/64 COR OF SAID SEC 5; THE S89°46'25"W ALONG THE E-W CENTERLINE OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SAID SEC 5 A DISTANCE OF 652.49 FT TO THE POB CONT 12.41 AC M/L Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 24 and OCTOBER 1, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday October 12, 2020 at 10:50 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: Garfield County Ordinance No. 2020-13 Mobile Home & Recreational Vehicle Amendments Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 24 and OCTOBER 1, 2020

SURPLUS SALE GARFIELD COUNTY GARFIELD COUNTY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 2002 F350 AMBULANCE 1967 B73 Bulldozer BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE UNTIL 5:00 P.M., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9TH, 2020.

BIDS WILL BE OPENED MONDAY, OCTOBER 12TH, 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) 676-1100 or www.garfield.utah.gov Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 24 and OCTOBER 1 & 8, 2020 PUBLIC HEARING ESCALANTE CITY Notice is hereby given that the Escalante City Planning and Zoning will hold a Public Hearing on October 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. and Escalante City Council on October 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Escalante City Council Chambers – 56 N. 100 W. Escalante, Utah. This Public Hearing is to amend and/or adopt three Planning and Zoning Ordinances. The First, Ordinance 2020-06 amending the Planning and Zoning Ordinance Chapter 10.02.050 definitions. The second, Ordinance 2020-07 amending the Planning and Zoning Ordinance 10.36.020, 10.36.030, 10.38.020, 10.38.030, 10.40.020, 10.40.030, 10.42.020, 10.42.030, 10.44.020, 10.44.030, Permitted Uses, Conditional Uses and adopting 10.36.035, 10.38.035, 10.40.035, 10.42.035, 10.44.035, 10.48.035, 10.50.035 and 10.52.035 Prohibited Uses. The third, Ordinance 2020-08 amending the Planning and Zoning Ordinance Chapter 10.02.140 and 10.02.150 Public Hearings.

All purposed Ordinances are posted on the City Website escalantecity-utah.com.

The public is invited to attend the hearing and provide comments. If special accommodations are needed to participate in the above meeting, please notify, Stephanie Steed at 435-8264644 at least 3 working days prior to the meeting.

Notice of date, time and agenda for the public hearing was posted in three public places on September 24, 2020 and on the State of Utah’s Public Meeting Notice Website – www.utah. gov/pmn.

Stephanie Steed, CMC / City Recorder Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 24, 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 Oct. 14, 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) 95-5425 (A82181): Peter Nielson, Darin Nielson propose(s) using 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (Grover) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3236 (a46162): Ivo Ruml propose(s) using 0.0048 cfs OR 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles SE of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3237 (a46178): Bench Irrigation Company, Scout Holm propose(s) using 0.0278 cfs OR 16.2957 ac-ft. from groundwater (Bryce Canyon area) for MUNICIPAL: In Tru North.

61-3238 (a46182): Loyd Jessop propose(s) using 0.0021 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles NE of Long Valley Jctn) for DOMESTIC. 61-3234 (a46190): Troy and Sunny Calleros, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 1.6 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles north of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 61-3239 (a46192): Richard Barrer propose(s) using 0.0329 cfs OR 3 ac-ft. from groundwater (Panguitch Lake) for IRRIGATION; COMMERCIAL: 11 room lodge 150 gpd (1.8482 AF); 29 patron restaurant 35 gpd (1.1369 AF).

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 17 & 24, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE BICKNELL TOWN The Bicknell Town Planning and Zoning Committee needs to change their next meeting schedule. They will meet on Tuesday, October 6th at 7:00 P.M. at the Bicknell Town Hall.

We apologize for the changes, but are trying to coordinate with other meeting schedules.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 24 and OCTOBER 1, 2020 PUBLIC HEARING PAUNSAUGUNT CLIFFS SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT Paunsaugunt Cliffs Special Service District will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 28, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hatch Community Center, 49 West Center, Hatch, Utah to adopt Ordinance No. 2020-2 and 2020-3 which pertain to water rate fees. The public may inspect the ordinance at the Paunsaugunt Cliffs Sales Office, 1300 N. HWY. 89, Hatch, Utah or at the meeting.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

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C l a s s i f i e d ads

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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

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org Bus Route Driver in Boulder Para-Professionals at All Schools Part-Time Sanitization Custodians at Bryce Valley, Escalante & Panguitch Student Sweeper at Panguitch Middle School Substitute/Activity Bus Driver in Bryce Valley Half-Time CTE Teacher at Escalante High School Substitute Custodians, Food Service, and Teachers Food Service Worker at Boulder Elementary School SALARY: Please see 2020-2021 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule.

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

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

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

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

Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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

JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS PANGUITCH Panguitch City is hiring an employee on a contract basis as a Social Hall Monitor for the winter months.

Position will be responsible for keeping the Social hall open from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Social Hall will close for major events, holidays, high school athletic events, and when rented for a public event. Monitor will be responsible for maintaining order, care of equipment, and making sure building is open and supervised. Must be willing to work with youth and have evenings free. Position will start on approximately November 1, 2020 and will continue until approximately April 1 of the following year.

This position is part time without benefits.

Panguitch City is hiring a part time employee on a contract basis as a Crossing Guard. This is a contract position without benefits and is approximately 8 hours per week.

Separate sealed bids will be accepted at the Panguitch City Office until 12:00 p.m. on October 2, 2020.

The job will start immediately. Applicant must reside in the Panguitch City limits.

Please call the Panguitch City Office with questions.

435-676-8585 Send Bids to: Panguitch City PO BOX 75 Panguitch UT 84759 Panguitch City is an equal opportunity employer.

Panguitch City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

GENERAL DENTIST WANTED BICKNELL, WAYNE COUNTY General Dentist (Full Time) position available in Bicknell, UT. (Wayne County) General responsibilities: • Must have or attain a Utah unrestricted License to practice Den-

tistry.

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

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

• New graduates may apply.

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

• 401K Match up to 5%.

• Sick hours.

• Holiday pay.

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

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

• Malpractice insurance covered.

• Licensure and credentialing is covered.

• Disability insurance (1/2 covered.)

• Salary is negotiable and Contingent on experience.

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

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

CORRECTIONS OFFICER Garfield County is accepting applications for a Corrections Officer.

Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office or online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Anyone interested in applying for this position must pass the National Peace Officer Selection Exam prior to making application. The Exam is given at the Browning Learning Center on the Dixie College Campus.

For additional information regarding the Exam and registration requirements, contact the Browning Learning Center at (435) 652-7696. The exam is also given at Southern Utah University. Call 435-586-5419 for additional information.

Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.

PANGUITCH ROAD SHED FOREMAN Garfield County is accepting applications for a position as the Panguitch Road Shed Foreman. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office, 55 S. Main, Panguitch, or online at www.garfield.utah.gov. Applications and resumes will be accepted until 5:00 p.m.

Friday, October 16, 2020. For questions please call 435238-0935.

Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.

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

OFFICE RENTAL

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

SENIOR CENTER MENUS BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Sept 29th

Swiss Steak, Rice, Green Beans, Salad Bar/ Peaches, Blueberry Cobbler

WED Sept 30th THURS Oct 1st

Baked Ham, Baked Potato, Glazed Carrots, Salad Bar/ Applesauce, White Cake TBA

Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666 All meals are served with milk & bread Suggested donation is $3 for seniors and $7 for those under 60 years of age.

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu

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

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

Classifieds start at $7.50 for 25 words or less. snapshot@live.com

SERVICES

Tues.

Sept 29th

Pork Chops, Scalloped Potatoes, Roll, Mixed Veggies, Pineapple, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

Wed. Sept 30th

Chicken Strips, Pasta Salad w/Veggies, Cabbage Salad, Wheat Bread, Watermelon, Carrot Cake

Thurs.

Oct 1st

TBA

All meals are served with milk or juice. If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00 am. 826-4317. Suggested donation for seniors over 60 $3.00, and under 60 is $7.00

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

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The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service Invite the Public to Participate in Online Meeting of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee

MONTICELLO - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Monticello Field Office and U.S. Forest Service Manti-La Sal National Forest will host an online meeting of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee (BENM MAC) on Friday, October 16, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Planned agenda items for the October 16 MAC meeting include discussion of implementation-level plans such as cultural resources and recreation area management, including an opportunity for public input, as well as administrative business including ethics training for committee members.

MACs are citizen-based committees consisting of up to 15 members that represent interests present in the local community. “The Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee is one of several important avenues for the BLM to involve stakeholders in planning and management of the Monument,” said Acting BLM Monticello Field Manager Amber Johnson. “We are working hard

to ensure we host informative, effective, and safe meetings while prioritizing the health and safety of MAC members, employees, and the public.”

The agenda and meeting access information (including how to log in and participate) will be announced on the BENM MAC webpage at https://www.blm.gov/getinvolved/rac-near-you/utah/ benm-mac. Depending on the number of people wishing to comment, the amount of time for individual comments may be limited. Written statements or questions related to the online public meeting may also be directed to: BLM Monticello Field Office, Attn: Jake Palma, P.O. Box 7, Monticello, Utah 84535, by phone at (435) 587-1500, or via email with the subject line “BENMMAC” to blm_ut_mt_mail@ blm.gov.

Presidential Proclamations 9558 and 9681, which established and modified the Bears Ears National Monument, call for an advisory committee to provide information and advice regarding development of the management plan and, as appropriate, management of the

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monument. The Records of Decision and Approved Monument Management Plans for Bears Ears National Monument were signed on February 6, 2020. These plans call for implementation-level plans to manage travel and transportation, cultural resources, and recreation. The MAC will, as stated in the Presidential Proclamations, provide information and advice, as appropriate, regarding management of the Bears Ears National Monument. This meeting will provide the MAC an opportunity to fulfill this role as it relates to implementation-level planning by allowing members to provide feedback regarding issues, public use sites, visitor needs, and outreach strategies.

Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800877-8339 to leave a message or question for the above individual. The FRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours.

—Bureau of Land Management

Black Bear: We took her to an area that we thought was

remote enough that she won’t have conflict with humans or domestic livestock. We’ll monitor her movements and take action if it looks like she’s going somewhere she might get into mischief.

—Teresa Griffin, DWR wildlife manager

Courtesy Jennifer Barrett

DWR wildlife biologists Kyle Christensen, left, and Levi Watkins just before giving the bear a shot to revive it from the tranquilizer.

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"We just wanted to keep an eye on it until DWR got there," said Leslie, who recalled only a few bears making it into town over the past 40 years. "It was a cute little thing," The bear eventually came down and moved across the street to Marty and Dale Henrie’s house, where it spent the night in a walnut tree.

“We’ve had tracks of cougars before, but never a bear,” said Marty.

When DWR officials arrived from Moab and Cedar City on Wednesday, biologist Kyle Christensen darted it with a tranquilizer gun. Escalante City employees broke its fall by catching it with a blanket.

Officials gave her a quick exam, attached a new collar, loaded her into a bear trap and took her to a new home.

“She did good,” said DWR wildlife manager Teresa Griffin. “We took her to an area that we thought was remote enough that she won’t have conflict with humans or domestic livestock. We’ll monitor her movements and take action if it looks like she’s going somewhere she

might get into mischief.”

Officials said she looked thin, but otherwise healthy.

“We’re hoping she can put on enough weight that she can get into hibernation and make it through the winter,” said Griffin.

Biologists say it’s been a tough year for foraging.

“Around the state we’ve had problems with bears coming down in areas where they don’t normally go this year,” said Watkins. “It’s so dry, there’s not as much food on the mountain for them.

They’re just looking for something to eat, and they can smell garbage and the fruit in orchards. They have an amazing sense of smell.”

There are several things residents can do to prevent attracting bears, according to a

DWR article: • Bear-proof your outdoor garbage cans. Store trash in a secure location or bear-proof container. If you don’t have one, keep your garbage in your garage and put it out for pick up in the morning, rather than the night before. Clean your trash container regularly to eliminate odors.

• Remove items that attract bears, including: ○ Birdfeeders (both seed and hummingbird) ○ Fruit trees ○ Compost piles ○ Beehives ○ Pet food and water bowls ○ Unsupervised outdoor pets (especially at night) ○ Barbecue grills

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Senior Programs: The Area Agency on Aging has

begun two programs for seniors in Escalante, Walk with Ease and Tai Chi. Senior Programs Cont'd from page 1

build confidence in your ability to be physically active, and improve overall health.

The six-week Walk With Ease program includes a guidebook and a walking schedule to get you safely moving toward better health.

“Comprehensive studies demonstrate that Walk with Ease reduces pain, increases balance and strength and improves your overall health.

The program will help motivate seniors to get in great shape and allow them to walk safely and comfortably,” said Kristina Raner of the Area Agency on Aging, “Wellbeing is at the forefront of what we’re working together towards. Our programs and activities are designed to be a catalyst that helps seniors in our community reach their goals and fulfill their potential.”

Walk with Ease group sessions meet three times per week for six weeks. Trained group exercise leaders begin each session with a pre-walk discussion covering a specified topic related to exercise and arthritis, followed by a 10- to 40-minute walk that includes a warm-up and a cooldown.

Tai Chi will also be a free class and will provide a venue for seniors to share experiences and gain improved balance, through mental and physical

strengthening.

Many studies have shown Tai Chi to be one of the most effective exercises for preventing falls. Tai Chi has been shown to improve balance, increase leg strength, reduce fear of falling, improve mobility, increase flexibility, and improve psychological health.

The special features of this unique program are that it is easy to learn, enjoyable, and provides many health benefits in a relatively short period of time.

“Tai Chi is a graceful form of exercise that involves a series of movements, known as forms, which are performed in a slow, focused manner combined with controlled breathing. It is a low impact exercise that puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it suitable for many older adults,” said Kristina Raner of the Area Agency on Aging, “For these reasons, Tai Chi is recommended to prevent falls among older adults.”

The program contains a carefully constructed set of warming-up and cooling-

down exercises, breathing exercises, a basic core of six movements, an advanced extension of six movements, and adaptations of the movements for older adults of all physical levels. Each class includes relaxation and exercises that are introduced gradually. Tai Chi helps people with and without arthritis to improve all muscular strength, flexibility, balance, stamina, and more.

The Area Agency on Aging-Five County Association of Governments has been providing services to frail elderly and disabled adults for over 20 years. We have an experienced staff with extensive skills and knowledge of community resources who can access these services to meet the needs of the aging population across five counties— Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, and Washington— in Southern Utah.

—Five County Association of Governments