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UDOT A Slacker's Winter Announces Slacker's Pizza and Deli will be open through the off season and offers a variety of delicious options to patrons Year-end

by Jillian Fahey Construction Totals for 2020

SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) completed 135 projects statewide during 2020, with a total value of $1.05 billion. Utah is one of the fastest-growing states in the country, and UDOT is continually working to meet current and future transportation needs while keeping the existing highway system in good condition.

This year in Region Four, which includes 14 counties in central and southern Utah, UDOT completed 31 projects valued at $215 million. These widened highways, added passing lanes, repaved and reconstructed roads, and added safety improvements for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and wildlife.

A couple of significant projects were completed along U.S. 89 in southern Utah. UDOT repaved approximately 25 miles along the highway in Garfield County, from the S.R. 12 junction to Hatch, as well as a segment of S.R. 143 near Panguitch. In Kane County, UDOT repaved seven miles along U.S. 89 north of Glendale, and installed new culverts to improve drainage and wider shoulders for en-

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Courtesy Jillian Fahey

Bob and Carol Morris, owners of Slacker's Burger Joint in Torrey, has opened Slacker's Pizza and Deli in the space across from the Burger Joint, formerly known as Red Cliffs Restaurant. Slacker's Pizza and Deli will be open through the winter season.

TORREY - Looking for a place to eat in Torrey during the off season? Slacker's Pizza and Deli has opened in the former Red Cliffs Restaurant, just across from Slacker's Burger Joint. Owners Bob and Carol Morris worked for weeks on a new look for the new Slacker's Pizza and Deli space, all while keeping up with end-of-season business at Slacker's Burger Joint, which, as a seasonal restaurant, is now buttoned up until spring.

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Senator Ralph Okerlund's Final Newsletter as Utah State Senator

by Ralph Okerlund, Utah State Senator SALT LAKE CITY Dear Friends and Neighbors, This month marks the end of my legislative service, and this is my final newsletter as your state senator. It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to represent our community in our [Utah] State Capitol. Throughout my service, I have worked hard to represent our district's needs and inCourtesy Carolyn Mishler terests and report back Utah State Senator Ralph Okeron my progress regular- lund will be retiring at the end of ly through newsletters. the year after 36 years as an electI have always appreci- ed official. ated the opportunity these newsletters gave me to many ways, Utah is a leader hear from people all over my among states. This country district throughout the years. was founded on Christian Constituent input is vital to principles by individuals I bethe legislative process. I en- lieve were led by divine guidcourage you all to stay tuned ance. I hope we will value and in and share your thoughts preserve our freedoms that we with your new senator, Der- will continue to be the greatrin Owens, during the 2021 est country. May we not alGeneral Legislative Session. low socialism to replace the We live in the greatest Final Newsletter country in the world, and in Cont'd on page 3

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

THURS. DECEMBER 31 - WED. JANUARY 6

Partly cloudy and some chances for snow showers through the week, mainly on New Year's Eve and on Tuesday, where the chance for snow will be 50% and 40%. Low temps with highs in the 30s; lows in the single digits and teens. Happy New Year!

The light blue walls of Slacker's Pizza and Deli are bright, matching the dark blue and white of the curtain frills in the windows that light this tall, open room. Red and white checkered tablecloths with flowers in every other square grace the tables. Meanwhile, the walls hold signs of grandmotherly wisdom that help provide a homey atmosphere.

When asked why they first got involved with Slack-

Groups Look to Biden Administration to Save Utah Wildlands

MOAB - Utah conservation groups, battered by four years of Trump administration rollbacks of public-land protections, say they're looking for a new approach from the new administration.

Since 2016, Utah has seen reductions in the size of national monuments, new mineral leases on public lands and court battles over weakened environmental regulations.

The incoming Biden administration has vowed to undo many of the rollbacks, including restoring the Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears monuments, reducing energy and mineral production and developing strict usage rules for public lands.

Jen Ujifusa, legislative director for the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, said it's a good start.

"But that won't be sufficient," Ujifusa contended.

"The other thing that needs to be done is not simply putting us back in order, but really implementing policies that address the climate crisis and the nature crisis, and moving us forward in a conservation Utah Wildlands

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er's two years ago, Bob said, “Probably, the idea of being able to do something in Torrey in a way that can please people who come here. To make the experience of coming to Torrey better. So those who say that it is a great place to visit, [it’s] beautiful, and the food was good too.”

After accomplishing that goal with Slacker's Burger Slacker's

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NAMI Utah Announces Free Six-Week Online Course for Teens with Mental Health Conditions

UTAH - Starting in January, NAMI Utah will offer a free online course for teens with mental health conditions.

Progression, a six-week course, provides the opportunity for teens to connect with their peers who also have mental health conditions. Certified teachers are young adults who first experienced symptoms of mental health conditions as teens. Teachers serve as role models reminding Courtesy Laura McKerracher youth that they are not Hailey Emery, 20, took NAMI alone and that recovery is Utah’s Progression course twice possible. when she was a teen because she Participants are got so much out of it. taught basic mental health education—signs, course, available in English symptoms, causes, treatment and Spanish, is taught by a options, self-care, safety plan- trained team of parents who ning, recovery and advocacy. have personal experience They learn in an interactive en- raising a child or teen with vironment that includes discus- a mental health condition. sions, activities, games, video Participants learn the signs clips, phone apps, and more. and symptoms of mental illHailey Emery got so ness, treatment options, crisis much out of the course that she prevention and preparation, took it twice when she was a the importance of self-care, teen. “It really helped me re- communication strategies, alize I wasn’t the only one and how to advocate for their struggling,” she said. “Mental youth in school systems, illness happens a lot, and there medical systems and the juveare things that can be done to nile justice system. help. It was awesome getting For more information on to meet others who understood either of these programs and what I was going through.” to register, contact Victoria For parents looking for Workman at victoria@naeducation and information miut.org or visit namiut.org. on how to support their child —Utah or teen with a mental health National Alliance condition, NAMI Utah offers on Mental Illness Basics online. This six-week

Two Escalante High Students Win Entry to Southern Utah Regional High School Juried Art Exhibition

Courtesy Althea Neustaedter

The top works are a self portrait (left) and portrait (right) by Annie Mason. The right work is "Happy Smiles" by Julietta Shamilyan.

ESCALANTE - Escalante High School is proud to represent two amazing art students. Julietta Shamilyan and Annie Mason both won entry into the 2021 Southern Utah Regional High School Juried Art Exhibition at the St. George Art Museum.

Julietta also won in the Utah Senate Visual Arts Scholarship Competition with her "Happy Smiles" drawing.

Her artwork will be on exhibit through mid-April on the 3rd floor of the Capitol Rotunda outside of the Utah Senate Chambers in Salt Lake City.

— Althea Neustaedter, Escalante High School Art Program

An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in.

A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.

—William E. Vaughan

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Privacy Versus Personal Safety in Retail Settings

So... I agree that grocery and retail store clerks need to be high-priority early recipients of COVID vaccines. No question. But, I am also aware that many of

these individuals, for whatever reason, will refuse to be inoculated. Now a question: How will it be possible for retail shoppers to make an informed decision regarding

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Ten Children from Wayne County Invited to Annual "Shop with a Cop"

where it is safer and where it is less safe to shop if we are unable to determine which clerks have been vaccinated and which have not? Should owners be asked to post a sign at the entrance indicating the percentage of their employees who have chosen to receive the vaccine? Should signs be

posted at checkout lanes indicating the clerk’s choice?

Or should shoppers’ concerns for their own personal safety, and, in many cases, the safety of their children, simply be ignored in the interest of privacy?

Dick Teasdale, Torrey

The Garfield County Taxpayer Alliance extends to you our best wishes for a Happy New Year. We look forward to another year of monitoring and sharing with people like you who wish to know and share ideas about our gov-

ernment. 2020 brought to us more than a few surprises.

May 2021 be more serene and workable. Remember, “it’s your money,” and it’s your government. GCTAutah.org.

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Happy New Year from Garfield County Taxpayers Alliance

A Thank You to the People and Businesses of Wayne County

WAYNE COUNTY - Neither COVID-19 or snowy weather kept us from the annual “Shop With A Cop” this year.

We had a great turn out from the [Wayne County] Sheriff’s Office, along with our local BLM Ranger, Park Ranger and DWR Officer.

With the generous donations we received this year, we invited ten children from the county, and everyone had a great time.

—Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Slacker's: What everybody wants in

a restaurant is good food, reasonable prices, good service, and friendly people.

That's what we provide here.

—Bob Morris, owner of Slacker's Burger Joint and Slacker's Pizza and Deli

Slacker's

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Joint, they opened Slacker's Pizza and Deli on November 9th, primed to expand their offerings. The kitchen has had an uplift to reflect the new menu with its variety of options. Yes, there are pizzas, wraps, and cold sandwiches, as you would expect from the name, but there is much more. They offer a surprisingly varied menu. They have worked hard on the pizza and use family recipes for the crust and spaghetti sauce.

The eleven hot sandwiches include the famous "Pulled Pork," "Chicken Malibu," and "Reuben."

There are a tasty array of interesting fresh salads. For those who want a pizza in a more portable version, the "Slackers Handfull" will fill that desire. This delicious twist on the classic calzone also comes with dipping sauce. During the off-season, while the Burger Joint is closed, the Pizza and Deli offers a few hamburgers on a special winter menu.

Spending time in Torrey is often a thirsty business.

Slacker's offers an array of sodas to choose from, as they carry both Coke and Pepsi products. There is also chocolate milk for those craving dairy. This goes well with the dessert menu, which includes classic peach cobbler and apple pie, as well as other sugary goods. A la mode or not?

A delicious dilemma.

Speaking of dilemmas, we all know there is a pandemic going on, which has been especially challenging for those in the restaurant business. When asked about the importance of complying with the pandemic restrictions, Bob responded, “First

of all, the ability for people to enjoy a dining experience while complying with the letter and the spirit of the law during the pandemic.” Slacker's Burger Joint also has an order window and separate pick up window to facilitate social distancing. “Here we have the same things so we can be COVID compliant.

In the near future we want to start offering take-and-bake so that people can feel safe while having a good meal at home.”

The Morrises' desire to add to the community is what led them to expand to a second restaurant. Bob explained, “I think it was an opportunity to diversify. The original Slacker building is small and there is a limit of what the menu can be and what you can do. But this is a lot larger and you can do more. The other piece of that is to take some of my favorite pizza recipes and share them with other people.”

If you are local, be sure to tell them because there is a local’s discount for Wayne County residents. As for where to go on your birthday, when you come here, you get a free dessert. At Slacker's you will find simple, delicious meals.

As Bob says, “What everybody wants in a restaurant is good food, reasonable prices, good service, and friendly people. That's what we provide here.”

Slacker's Pizza and Deli is located at 156 E. Main St., Torrey, UT 84775. Winter hours are Wednesday - Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Telephone is (435) 425-3797. Hours sometimes vary during the off season, so call ahead to be sure that they are open.

that I am shy, and I do not remember names very well.

Please, forgive me for not telling you to your face, all you committed people out there.

Just know that you are much appreciated and hopefully, not just by me, but also by many others that cross your path.

So, thank you! And here’s to a better New Year! I am making a resolution to be more assertive and openly thankful for all of you!

Linda Aliotta

Wayne County Commission December 21

Approved Six-County Hazard Mitigation plan would make Wayne County eligible for disaster recovery relief

by Amiee Maxwell WAYNE COUNTY - sibility of expanding the The Wayne County Com- Bicknell Community Center mission Meeting on Decem- to include space for an Emerber 21, 2020 began with a gency Operations Center. proposal for theSix-County Leavitt said the county could Hazard Mitigation Plan by probably get a Community Zach Leavitt, Regional Plan- Development Block Grant ner for the Six CountyAs- for that.

Dixie Leavitt then took sociation of Governments. the floor to request a thirteen FEMA requires that a mitigation plan be developed by lot extension to the west of local governments in order to his existing subdivision in be eligible for some forms of Fremont. All required paperfederal disaster aid. Leavitt work was completed, and his explained that by adopting request was approved by the this plan, Wayne County commissioners. Paul Taylor would be eligible for disas- also requested that 17.9 acres ter recovery relief as well as be subdivided off his land and funding for disaster mitiga- deeded to Travis VanOrden. tion strategies, such as mak- This request was approved ing irrigation ditches more on the condition of receiving resistant to flooding and a missing signature.

County bills were then helping with water conservation efforts. The resolution reviewed and a discussion was approved by the com- about credit card fees followed. In 2020, the county missioners.

Leavitt then discussed paid nearly $15,000 in credit the need for a new Six Coun- card fees, and the commisty building in Richfield. sioners decided that they They’ve outgrown their cur- would like to pass these rent building and would like credit card fees on to the cusWayne County’s support tomer, considering it really in asking the CIB for fund- “takes away from our buding for a new building. This get.”

The bid for the fairwould require adding the project to Wayne County’s grounds restrooms project Capital Improvement List. was then finalized by a repThe commissioners were resentative from Savage in support, as long as this Albrecht Engineering. Updoesn’t affect the county’s grading the visitor center ability to get funding for a bathroom and other items were removed from the projnew courthouse.

Commissioner Wood ect to make it fit the budget. then asked Leavitt if he had The project is set to begin any feedback on their court- mid-January and should be house request. "You’re get- completed by June.

The Wayne County Comting a lot of building with that plan,” said Leavitt. “You mission meets the first and could cut it in half and still third Monday of every month get everything you wanted.” at the Wayne County CourtThey then discussed the pos- house in Loa.

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• Garfield Memorial Hospital: intermountain.com/covidtesting • Wayne Community Health Center in Bicknell: (435) 425-3744

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Courtesy Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Members of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, along with a local BLM Ranger, Park Ranger and DWR Officer took part in this year's "Shop with a Cop" event.

I just want to share my gratitude and appreciation for all the people that operate all of the businesses in Wayne County and surrounding area.

What a blessing it is to have all the basic services that we need in our little spot on this earth, and best of all, the wonderful people that keep things going through these tough times. This is something to really be grateful for. I must admit, I am not good at letting people know these things.

I have many excuses, mainly

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Construction Totals: The Utah Department

of Transportation (UDOT) completed 135 projects statewide during 2020, with a total value of $1.05 billion.

Courtesy Utah Department of Transportation

Completed UDOT projects in 2020 include approximately 25 miles along U.S. 89 in Garfield County from the S.R. 12 juntion to Hatch being repaved, as well as repaving of a segment of S.R. 143 near Panguitch.

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hanced safety. Both of these paving projects are designed to extend the useful life of the road and provide a smoother ride for drivers.

Work continued throughout the state on other significant highway projects in 2020, including the I-15 Express Lanes extension in

Davis and Weber counties; U.S. 89 widening and reconstruction in Davis County; northbound I-15 widening and the construction of a collector/ distributor system in Salt Lake County; the widening and reconstruction of U.S. 191 in Moab; and the Southern Parkway extension in Washington County. Most of these projects will be completed in the next 12-24 months.

For the latest information on road conditions and traffic restrictions on Utah highways, visit the UDOT Traffic website (udottraffic.utah. gov) or download the UDOT Traffic app for iPhone or Android. Drivers can also follow UDOT on social media including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. —Utah Department of Transportation

Final Newsletter: This month marks the end

of my legislative service, and this is my final newsletter as your state senator. It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to represent our community in our [Utah] State Capitol. —Ralph Okerlund, Utah State Senator Final Newsletter Cont'd from page 1

principles upon which our country was built and that so many have fought and sacrificed to keep. I pray that we can always keep our republic.

Please, do everything in your power to stay safe this holiday season, particularly now as COVID-19 begins to overlap with flu and cold season. Let us do what we can individually to fight this infection and keep our family, friends and neighbors safe. I know the last year has been exhausting, and we are all tired of this pandemic, but the end is in sight. We now have vaccines approved for

use and being distributed here in Utah. Let us continue being considerate of our neighbors in the next few months, as we wait for widespread immunization.

Thank you all for your friendship and support. I look forward to seeing people

around the district.

Cindy and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

Ralph Okerlund is a Utah State Senator and will be retiring at the end of the year after 36 years of service as an elected official.

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Schools & Sports

Maureen Redeker Named General Counsel at SUU CEDAR CITY - Following an extensive national search, attorney Maureen Redeker has been named General Counsel for Southern Utah University. Redeker is currently deputy general counsel at Kansas State University and has more than a decade of legal experience with a focus in higher education. Redeker will begin her appointment on January 6.

“We are thrilled that Maureen and her family are joining the SUU community,” said President Scott L. Wyatt. “This was one of the strongest applicant pools I’ve ever seen, and Maureen’s specialized and extensive experience in higher education law set her apart during the interview process. She is an accomplished attorney and will be a great asset to our campus.”

Redeker comes to SUU from Kansas State University, where she served in a variety of positions within the University’s legal office.

She started as a staff attorney and later progressed to assistant general counsel, associate general counsel, and deputy general counsel. She also worked as an administrative law attorney for the United States Army in Fort Riley, Kansas, as well as an attorney for another Kansas state agency and a large law firm in Kansas City. She began her career as a federal judicial law clerk to Judge John Lungstrum of the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.

“I am honored to join the SUU community. I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know several administrators on campus and look forward to meeting and collaborating with many more,” Redeker said. “My family and I have enjoyed visiting the southern Utah region for several years, and we are excited we now get to call it home.”

As General Counsel, Redeker will serve as SUU’s chief legal officer and oversee the university’s legal office. As a member of the President’s Council, she will provide counsel and advice to the Board of Trustees, administrators and other

campus groups on critical strategic, legal, and policy issues including personnel and employment issues, ethics, contracts, risk management, compliance and Title IX, among many others.

Redeker holds a Juris Doctor degree from Florida State University College of Law, graduating in the top 1% of her class, and Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Psychology from Maryville Courtesy Southern Utah University University in St. Louis, Missouri. As an under- Attorney Maureen Redeker has graduate, Redeker was been named General Counsel for on the women’s basket- Southern Utah University. ball team and scored 1,000+ door recreation opportunities career points. In 2012, she was southern Utah has to offer.

Redeker replaces Ann inducted into the Maryville University Athletics Hall of Marie Allen, who was appointed as a judge for the 5th Fame.

“It is obvious Maureen District Court by Governor is used to working hard and Gary Herbert.

—Southern Utah has distinguished herself as a University dedicated attorney, leader and lifelong learner,” said Stuart Jones, Vice President for Advancement and Enrollment Management and member of the selection committee. “We are excited to have her expertise in this role.”

Redeker and her husband Travis are the parents of three children. Their family loves the outdoors and look forward to exploring all of the out-

PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

The Cats and Lady Cats Basketball both fall short of Enterprise team

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he Bob Cats didn’t do too well last week. However, the boy's game against Enterprise must have been one great game.

Active Cases

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The Cats led by ten points at half time, but Enterprise outscored the Cats by six in the fourth quarter, putting the game into overtime. Enterprise kept the hot hand and outscored the Cats in overtime by 8 to 3 and sealed the victory, 53-48. It must have been some game. Ryker Hatch had 15 and Kyler Bennett finished with 13.

The Cats suffered their first loss. They do have a tournament that they are going to in Tintic this week from the

29 - 30th. They have a home game against Water Canyon on January the 8th that will be Zoomed.

The Lady Cats had a much harder time with Enterprise, losing 52 to 26.

Abbee Holman was high pointer for the Cats with 12. The ladies have a home game on the 5th against a tough Bryce Valley team, and then they travel up to Piute on January 7. There is a sophomore tournament in Bryce Valley on the 8th and 9th.

Melanie Dabb, Extension Assistant Professor, Wayne County

Turning Those Negative Thoughts Around A lot of what we feel starts with how we think. Often, when we experience an emotion, it starts with something we were thinking which happened because of how we interpret an experience.

According to the American Psychological Association, automatic thoughts are instantaneous, nonconscious and something we do out of habit.

If these automatic thoughts are negative, it leads to feelings of depression, discouragement and even anger.

Becoming aware of these thoughts and actively restructuring them can go a long way to feeling a sense of contentment and peace in daily life.

In the book The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance—What Women Should Know by Katty Kay and Clair Shipman (2014), the authors describe keeping a notebook on hand and for a few days writing down any negative automatic thoughts they had. Then, they looked at

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

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

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

This represents data as of December 22, 2020 for Wayne County School District and as of December 22, 2020 for Garfield County School District.

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this list and rewrote the negative thought to a neutral or a positive. For example, a negative automatic thought may be, “that comment sounded so stupid, why don’t I just keep my mouth shut during staff meeting?” One way to reword this thought is to say, “It took a lot of guts to put my opinion out there for everyone to hear.”

The replacement thought doesn’t necessarily have to prove the negative thought wrong or be exactly opposite, it just needs to be a different way of interpreting the situation in a way that isn’t negative.

There is also power in physically writing down these negative automatic thoughts and the positive rework. In another 2013 study, participants wrote down what they either liked or disliked about their bodies. The first group ripped those thoughts up and discarded them while the second group kept their lists in their pockets. This study found that those who threw away their list were much less likely to ruminate or give much weight to the items on their list, while the group who kept their list internalized the thoughts and were more likely to think on

them over and over. The researchers also looked at whether or not this activity had to be done physically or if it could simply be done as a mental exercise, and what they found is that the results are much higher when participants physically wrote down their thoughts and threw them away. Moral of this story, after you have become aware of your negative thoughts and rewritten them, get rid of the notebook where you wrote down the negative thoughts. By taking the time to practice reframing negative thoughts and interpreting situations in a more neutral or positive way, we will be setting ourselves up for success in reaching goals and feeling more peace and happiness.

Written by: Melanie Dabb, Extension Assistant Professor Study Referenced: Briñol, Pablo & Gascó Rivas, Margarita & Petty, Richard & Horcajo, Javier.

(2012). Treating Thoughts as Material Objects Can Increase or Decrease Their Impact on Evaluation. Psychological science.

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Wills, Trusts, and More

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Estate Planning In 2021

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by Jeffery J. McKenna Many years ago, as a young couple with young children, my wife and I excitedly boarded a plane. The children stayed with grandma.

As the plane’s engines screeched into take off mode, my wife’s excitement had vanished; she locked my hand in a vice grip and said, “I hate this. What if something happens to us?” At that moment, I didn’t think it was the right time to explain the intricacies of our estate plan.

I am glad, however, that we had one.

As a new year begins, many people make plans and New Year’s resolutions.

If your plans include travel or even if they don’t, you may want to make and keep a resolution to update or get an estate plan.

As an estate planning attorney for over twenty years, I have prepared thousands of estate plans. Some for young couples with minor children,

others for older individuals with adult children or single individuals with no children.

In every case, an updated estate plan provides peace.

Peace comes in knowing you have done everything you can to help ease the often strenuous, financial and emotional circumstances related to death.

I emphasize updated estate plan, because very often a plan that may have been perfect for you and your family five or ten years ago, may not now be adequate.

Although you cannot remove all the emotional stress and burdens that come when someone dies, you can help eliminate much of it. I have told many clients upon the completion of their estate plan, “You have done all you can to help make things easier for those you love.”

So, as this new year begins, review your New Year’s resolutions. You may want to add one that can bring peace

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WITH A SATELLITE OFFICE NOW IN PANGUITCH. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona.

He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead. He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 6281711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com. to you and great benefit to those you love.

My wife and I were browsing in a crafts store when I noticed a display of country-style musical instruments.

After looking over the flutes, dulcimers and recorders, I picked up a shiny, onestringed instrument I took to be a mouth harp. I put it to my lips and, much to the amusement of other shoppers, twanged a few notes on it.

After watching from a distance, my wife came up and whispered in my ear.

"I hate to tell you this, honey, but you're trying to play a cheese slicer."

Exercise

For several years, I had been trying to convince my husband that he should do more cardiovascular exercise.

One day, he announced that he was going golfing at our local course and that he was going to walk instead of riding in a cart. I thought this was a good start to getting in shape and that my nagging was finally paying off.

When he came back, he walked into the house moaning and groaning over how much his back and his legs hurt..

"What does that tell you?" I asked.

He replied, "It tells me I should have taken the cart!"

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Checkout Line

Only three people were in line at a checkout but the wait dragged on endlessly.

The last customer in line began muttering, "Mister Hare must be on vacation."

The woman in front of him looked puzzled until she noticed that the clerk's nametag read, "Mister Turtle."

Today's Thought

Gray hair is a blessing. Ask any bald man.

Motivation

My wife knows just how to motivate me.

She'll say, "Do you want to do the dishes tonight, dear, or would you rather have a live skunk stapled to your thigh?"

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

PUNishment

We're not getting anywhere in geometry class.

It feels like we're going in circles.

This week's answers on page 8

THEME: INTERNATIONAL MENU

tion

ACROSS 1. Arithmetic opera-

6. Romantic getaway destination 9. "Hold on!"

13. Foolish 14. Unit of electrical resistance 15. Ann Patchett's novel "Bel ____" 16. Parallel grooves 17. New Zealand's bygone bird 18. Daisy-like bloom 19. *En ____, cooked and served in individual pot 21. *Raw fish 23. Like Second Testament 24. Archipelago unit 25. Fool's Day mo.

28. "Days" in Havana 30. Just one of TV's "American ____" 35. Russian mountain range 37. Urban haze 39. Spiral-horned African antelope 40. Aggressive remark 41. 10 percent to charity, e.g.

43. Milk choice 44. Burnt ____ 46. "Nobody ____ It Better" 47. London art museum 48. Evening party 50. Boll weevil, e.g.

52. Dianne Feinstein, abbr.

53. Windmill blade 55. "... ____ he drove out of sight" 57. *It's battered and fried 61. *Cheese and potato dumplings 65. Loudspeaker noise 66. Sheep sound 68. Frank Wright's middle name 69. Atones, archaic 70. Days of ____ 71. Containing fat 72. Cut the crop

73. College degrees 74. Stainless material DOWN 1. Catchall abbr.

2. Gung-ho about 3. DEA agent 4. Jimmy Hoffa's organization 5. Position while landing 6. A few 7. *Vietnamese soup 8. Accumulate 9. Done in loads 10. Opposing prefix 11. Unit on a list 12. Torus, pl.

15. Milk protein 20. *Cocktail garnish 22. Mont Blanc, e.g.

24. Heavy hydrogen, e.g.

25. *With jus 26. First-rate 27. Browning's "____ ben Ezra" 29. In the thick of 31. Benign lump

rots soup

32. New Zealand par33. Like NCAA's eight 34. *Japanese noodle

36. Suggestive look 38. *Clarified butter 42. Ruhr's industrial center 45. "The Dean Martin Show" and "The Carol Burnett Show" 49. Lobe locale 51. Ogres of the Norse 54. Bigwig in the Orient 56. Approval of the audience 57. Tow rope alternative 58. River in Bohemia 59. Comedian Rudolph 60. "Dead Poets Society" school, e.g.

61. Cowboy's prods 62. Apple leftover 63. Jekyll's alter ego 64. Bucolic poem 67. *____ ____ mode Solution on page 9

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O bituaries

Gladys Johnson Tanner 1930 - 2020

HANKSVILLE - Gladys Francis Quilter Johnson Tanner, 90, longtime resident of Hanksville, died December 22, 2020 at the home of her daughter, Gloria, in Arizona.

Gladys was born April 17, 1930 in Henrieville to David and Eda Rosella Willis Quilter. She married Gordon Kent Johnson on October 13, 1949 in the St. George Temple. Kent died June 12, 1982. Gladys married Jesse Blair Tanner on September 12, 1994. Blair died January 8, 2004.

Gladys was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many church callings and served a mission in Arcadia, California. She is best known for selflessly loving her grandchildren, endlessly journaling and writing family histories, cataloging family pictures and memorabilia, and faithfully sending birthday cards to remind each family member of her love.

She is survived by seven children: Gloria (Thomas, deceased) Martin, Judy (Terry) White, Pete (Brenda) Johnson, Elaine (Vance) Morrill, Nonalee (Terry) Turner, Coleen (Rene) Van Dyke, and Sandra Johnson. She is also survived by 80 grandchildren, 146 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-greatgrandchildren.

Gladys is preceded in death by two husbands (Kent Johnson and Blair Tanner), four siblings (Bernice, Fred, Alvin, LaRen), a daughter-in-law (Denise Johnson), son-in-law (Thomas Martin), and many others who she greatly loved and missed.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2021 in the Hanksville Ward Chapel at 11:30 A.M. where friends may call for viewing from 9:30 to 11:00 prior to the services.

Because of current COVID-19 mandate, all attendees will be required to wear masks and obey social distancing. Immediate family will have priority in the chapel, but there will be overflow and live broadcasting in the classrooms. Live streaming of the services and on line guest book can be found at: www. springerturner.com under Gladys’ obituary.

Burial will be in the Hanksville Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

Since the burial will be outdoors, there will be unlimited attendance. If anyone prefers not to attend the chapel services, because of COVID-19, especially since the state and church are suggesting immediate family only, we encourage you to attend the graveside services at 1:00 P.M..

On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

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December 31, 2020

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com We had a great Christmas. With all of this new technology, we were able to watch the grandkids open their presents on Zoom. It is just like having them home with us.

It is Sunday, and it is snowing a little. Without any wind, it could add up by the morning. We are in a twenty year drought, so all of the wet stuff will help.

Without a New Year’s party bringing in the new year, you will have to celebrate on your own. However, you won’t have to wait very long for some excitement. On next Tuesday, January 5th, at 7:00 p.m., there will be fireworks brought to you by our great firefighters. We will be celebrating Utah's 125th anniversary of becoming a state.

It seems like yesterday that we had the big 100th anniversary party here in Panguitch. It took Claudia and Leon Crump and Pat about two weeks to finish the decorating that took place in the Panguitch Social Hall. There was a live band and about 400 people attended the party. I was on the Panguitch City Council, and Pat and I got tickets to ride the train from Cedar City to Salt Lake City. Senator Bennett was on board and stopped and talked to everyone that was on the train. He spent most of his time in Washington D.C., but while he was here, he slipped on some ice and broke his arm. I remember his wife saying that she couldn’t wait to get back to where it was warm. There was a big ceremony at the Tabernacle, and it was a really fun time.

The Cupcake Challenge

by Escalante Prevention Coalition

We now have a second vaccine that doesn’t require the cold temperatures and will probably be the one that will be used in rural areas like ours. It was hoped that 20 million vials of the vaccine would be administered by the first of the year, but with only one million shots given in the first week, those goals will not be met. Those that are first responders, get first dibs. It will then be those in the rest homes that are next. The older generation, those over 75, are up next, and then it will be the teacher's turn. This is to get the kids back in school.

There are two bills on the president's desk in his golf club in Florida. One is a compromise bill from both sides of the aisle that would provide and extend the unemployment benefits and give everyone making less than $75,000 a $600 stimulus. This bill also has money to help distribute the vaccines around the country. The president surprised his party by saying that the $600 wasn’t enough, and it should be $2,000. The other bill is money to run the government until next September. This is money that also funds the military. So far, he has been too busy to sign either bill because he has been playing golf. The news tonight said he will probably sign them on Monday, and I, actually, just heard that he signed it tonight.

This year was probably the worst year in the history of the world. Not just in the U.S., but worldwide. The U.S. was notified of the danger of the virus in late Janu-

ary, and we didn’t do anything about it. Yes, it started in China, and they did something about it by isolating the people in that area. Our president congratulated China on how well they handled the virus. China had 85,000 cases of the virus and 4,500 deaths before it was brought under control. The virus spread to Europe from the tourist trade there. From there, it spread to the east coast and then all through our country. The president said that there were only 15 cases of the virus, and it would be gone in two weeks.

Then, it would go away, like all flu illnesses, in April when things would warm up. Then, it was predicted that after the election it would all go away.

Still waiting! Scientists said that there would be a second increase in the fall and then a third increase during the holidays.

The U.S. has had 17 million cases of the coronavirus and have suffered 350,000 deaths from it. Did you remember 9/11 or Pearl Harbor Day on December 7? We were losing as many people every day from the virus as we did then. More people have died from the virus than died in the two A-bombs that we dropped on Japan that ended WWII. More veterans have died from the virus in the rest homes that they were in than died in Iraq.

We, also, had the warmest year on record and some of the smallest rain measurements ever. There were 30 hurricanes recorded, which were category 3 in size.

Twelve of them hit the Atlan-

tic coast, causing billions in damages. It was also a record number by four. There were so many hurricanes that they ran out of letters from the English alphabet and went to the Greek letters.

On the west coast, California, Oregon and Washington had a monstrous wildfire season, burning six million acres of mostly BLM land.

Talking to my granddaughter, Teah, she had just attended a meeting with all of the hospital employees, and she was in tears. They said that the state would not give them any more money to help with the patient overload, and the hospital will have to take patients off of the ventilator that didn’t look like they were going to make it, in order to make room for some of the new patients.

The Federal Government refuses to help out the states and cities that have been buried in lost revenue from the virus.

By the time the vaccine is handed out in July, another 100,000 people will die from this deadly virus. You can wear your masks. It is not a political statement. If you don’t care about yourself, think about the others that come in contact with you.

Garfield had 24 new cases this last two weeks, bringing the total to over 260 since the pandemic started.

I pray that with the New Year and a change in the government that things will get better.

Mack O

ESCALANTE - All we needed to finish out 2020 was another challenge, right? But then we were offered a challenge of the best kind that was literally a piece of cake: A Cupcake Challenge!

On Friday, December 18, students at Escalante Elementary had a chance to pick up and Courtesy Carly Gonzalez Gonzalez family cup- take home a Cupcake Challenge cakes made for the Es- Kit. Kits included cake mix, calante Prevention Coali- icing, cupcake liners and a lestin's Cupcake Challenge. son. The challenge? Take the kit home and make cupcakes as a family and post pictures of making cupcakes and decorating them. That’s it!

Courtesy Carly Gonzalez Prizes were awarded for most creative, biggest mess and Aydenn Gonzalez making best design. cupcakes for the EscalanEscalante Prevention Coalition coordinator Heather te Prevention Coalition's Dunton and her volunteers handed out 40 cupcake kits. Cupcake Challenge.

Many thanks to Ramona Sorenson and Sue Mosier for coming down to Escalante Elementary and helping out!

Coming up soon (in January) are a Family Movie Night Kit and a Family Meal Time Reward Card. Stay tuned for details!

As a coalition, we talk a lot about building family bonds and growing strong relationships. Want to learn more? Visit Escalante Prevention on Facebook and stay up to date on our local family bonding activities, or email Heather Dunton at hdunton@sbhcutah.org.

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December 31, 2020

LegaL Notices PUBLIC HEARING GARFIELD COUNTY The Garfield County Commission hereby gives notice of its intent to consider abandoning County Rights of Way. A public hearing will be held concerning abandonment of the Rights of Way on Monday, January 11th, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in the Garfield County Commission chambers, Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, UT 84759. The description of the Rights of Way are as follows: Garfield County Class D Road in the W ½, NE ¼, Section 36, T34S, R6W. Garfield County Class B Road in the NW ¼, Section 31, T35S, R7W. Portion of Tippets Lane in the NW ¼, Section 5, T37S, R7W. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 10, 17, 24 & 31 and JANUARY 7, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 10:55 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: Zone Change Agricultural to Residential Estates Petitioners Daniel Carter Physical Address 855 North Reservoir Road, Escalante, UT 84726 Tax ID Numbers Serial: ECD-39, Parcel: 11-0024-0039 Legal Descriptions BEG. AT A PT WHICH IS N 0°13'54" E 33.26 FT AND N 69°39'09" E 300.72 F T FROM THE S/W COR OF THE SW 1/4 OF NE ¼ OPF SEC 12, T35S, R2E, SLB&M AND RUNNING TH N 69°39'09" E 342.93 FT; TH S 68°24' E 68.01 FT TO A PT ON A 633 FT RADIUS CURVE WHOSE CENTER BEARS N 69°12'10" E SD PT ALS O BEING ON THE W/ RLY R/W LINE OF A EXISTING CO. RD.; TH ALNG SD R/W LINE AS FOLLOWS: N/W/RLY ALNG THE ARC OF SD CURVE TO THE RIGHT 71.40 FT THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 6°27'45"; TH N 9°05'31" W 66.77 FT; TH N 80°54'25" E 8 FT; TH N 9°05'31" W 416.56 FT; TH LEAVING SD R/W LINE W 399.94 FT; TH S 8°45' E 650 FT TO THEPOB. CONT. 5.28 AC M/L 5.28 AC Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 31 and JANUARY 7, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 10:50 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: Subdivision Type Subdivision Exemption; ECD-39 into 2 total lots (5.28 acres total).

Petitioners Daniel Carter Physical Address 855 North Reservoir Road, Escalante, UT 84726 Tax ID Numbers Serial: ECD-39, Parcel: 11-0024-0039 Legal Descriptions BEG. AT A PT WHICH IS N 0°13'54" E 33.26 FT AND N 69°39'09" E 300.72 F T FROM THE S/W COR OF THE SW 1/4 OF NE ¼ OPF SEC 12, T35S, R2E, SLB&M AND RUNNING TH N 69°39'09" E 342.93 FT; TH S 68°24' E 68.01 FT TO A PT ON A 633 FT RADIUS CURVE WHOSE CENTER BEARS N 69°12'10" E SD PT ALS O BEING ON THE W/ RLY R/W LINE OF A EXISTING CO. RD.; TH ALNG SD R/W LINE AS FOLLOWS: N/W/RLY ALNG THE ARC OF SD CURVE TO THE RIGHT 71.40 FT THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 6°27'45"; TH N 9°05'31" W 66.77 FT; TH N 80°54'25" E 8 FT; TH N 9°05'31" W 416.56 FT; TH LEAVING SD R/W LINE W 399.94 FT; TH S 8°45' E 650 FT TO THEPOB. CONT. 5.28 AC M/L 5.28 AC Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 31 and JANUARY 7, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION The Garfield County Planning Commission will hear public comment on proposed amendments to the Garfield County Subdivision Ordinance on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 31 and JANUARY 7, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY The Garfield County Planning Commission will hear public comment on January 20, 2021 at 2:40 p.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah regarding the following zone change proposal: Zone Change Agricultural to Commercial Parcel ID(s) • 15-0095-0001 (10.22 acres) • 15-0095-0002 (122.53 acres) • 15-0095-0003 (27.29 acres) Petitioners Landon Holm Physical Address Zakkri Valley Subdivision Approximate location: Highway 12, Mile Marker 9, Bryce, UT 84764 Legal Descriptions ALL OF PARCEL 1 ZAKKRI VALLEY SUBDIVISION CONT 10.22 AC M/L ALL OF LOT 2 ZAKKRI VALLEY SUBDIVISION CONT 122.53 AC M/L ALL OF LOT 3 ZAKKRI VALLEY SUBDIVISION CONT 27.29 AC M/L Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 31 and JANUARY 7, 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 Jan. 20, 2021 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.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3248 (a46529): State of Utah Board of Water Recources, John Gary and Michele L. Given, Trustees The Given Trust, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 1.6 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles NE of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. EXTENSION(S) 61-2733 (a32370): QSE, LC is/are filing an extension for 0.0325 cfs OR 2.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (4.5 miles NW of Hatch) for IRRIGATION. 95-5077 (A75568): Fredrick and Mary McBrier is/are filing an extension for 0.015 cfs OR 0.45 ac-ft. (1 mile SW of Torrey) for DOMESTIC. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 24 & 31, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE TRILEAF CORP D.W. Tower, LLC proposes to build a 60-foot Self-support Communications Tower at the approx. vicinity of 238 South Spring Lane, Boulder, Garfield County, UT 84716 [LAT: 37-5352.92, LONG: -111-25-10.63].

Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Brandy Moss, b.moss@ trileaf.com, 2121 W. Chandler Blvd., Ste. 108 Chandler, AZ 85224 (480) 850-0575 x 958.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 31, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE UTAH SCHOOL AND INSTITUTIONAL TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION (SITLA) Widtsoe 800-acre parcel – The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) has received an offer to lease approximately 800 acres of property in Garfield County, Utah, in the Widtsoe area. The subject parcel is located within sections 27, 28 and 33, Township 34 South, Range 2 West, SLB&M. SITLA is now soliciting competing proposals for this land. Any qualified party interested in submitting a competing proposal may do so until 4:30 PM on Monday, January 11, 2021. Proposals may be submitted to SITLA by email (preferred) to eliseerler@utah.gov or by mail to SITLA Attn: Elise Erler, 675 E. 500 South, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, (801-538-5179). Reference: “Widtsoe 800-acre parcel”.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 17, 24 & 31, 2020 SEALED BIDS TO BE ACCEPTED WAYNE COUNTY Wayne County is accepting sealed bids for dirt work at the Wayne County Long Hollow Landfill. The successful bidder will be required to mine, haul, and place approximately 11,500 yards of dirt to close a garbage cell at the landfill. The dirt will need to be moved approximately 1/4 mile to the cell and placed 24 inches thick over the entire cell. Please submit bids as a cost per yard. Bids will be accepted at the Wayne County Clerk's Office, 18 South Main, Loa, until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021. For more information, contact Bruce Johnson at 435691-2228. Wayne County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 31 and JANUARY 7, 2020 NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE FROM: RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL TO: RESORT RECREATION WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INTENDED USE: RV/CAMPGROUND with 50 RV SITES and 10 CABINS ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED BY: RICHARD PACE & REBECCA PACE A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD PRIOR TO THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON JANUARY 13, 2021 @ 7 PM AT THE WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE. LEGAL DES: approximately 20 acres in the SW1/4NW1/4 SECTION 15 T29S R4E Parcel: 02-0025-0765 / O-754-2 Location: approx 170 North Dick Pace Road Teasdale, UT 84773 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 31 and JANUARY 7, 2020 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOULDER PLANNING COMMISSION The Boulder Town Planning Commission will hold an online public hearing on Thursday, January 14, 2021, within its regular meeting that starts at 6:00 p.m.

This hearing addresses proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance related to Table of Uses and application evaluation criteria.

Because this hearing addresses a legislative issue of creating language in a governing ordinance, all input—opinions as well as fact-based information—is welcome. See https://boulder.utah.gov/planning-commission/ for documentation.

Please email Planning Commission Clerk Peg Smith, at femmith@scinternet.net if you have questions or if you want to submit comments to be read for the record.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 31, 2020

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Melva Slack Owens

ST. GEORGE - Melva Slack Owens, 91, passed away on December 23, 2020, in St. George Utah, of natural causes.

She was born on August 8, 1929, in Panguitch, Utah, and was the second youngest of eight children born to Martin Leonard Slack and Myrtle Prince Slack. Melva was loved and raised in Panguitch with her four sisters and three brothers in a beautiful brick home built by her father. She graduated from Panguitch High School in 1947. She graduated from Beauty School in Salt Lake City in 1948 and worked in a beauty salon for 2 years.

Melva married Ned Owens in the Manti, Utah, Temple on April 14, 1950, and they were married and dedicated to each other for over 70 years. Melva and Ned moved to Logan so Ned could attend Utah State University. After graduation from USU, they moved to Ogden and then Roy, where they started their family. She then went with Ned to Chama, New Mexico, and later to Duchesne, Utah, where they continued to raise their family.

Melva excelled in self-sufficiency.

She was a skilled seamstress and made many clothes for herself, her growing family and others in different fashions throughout the years.

She produced beautiful handwork with her knitting, crocheting, quilting and rug making.

She was accomplished in upholstery and even tried her hand at taxidermy with Ned. She grew an abundant garden and canned the harvest each fall. She was happy to prepare and cook each and every thing Ned caught or shot their entire marriage, and she did it with a heart of thanksgiving. She was a true pioneer woman, and her skill set was endless as she was willing to learn anything that came her way. Melva was always willing and excited to travel and go on any adventure with Ned, and they had many great and exciting ones throughout their years together.

Melva and Ned were blessed with four sons and one daughter, and she created a loving and peaceful home for them with her pure and loving heart. She was never judgmental, but accepting of all that passed through her life. She made good and lasting friendships wherever she lived and always treated those around her with respect and kindness. She loved her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and all the many other family and friends who surrounded her, and she showed that love in countless ways. She dedicated her life to serving her children, and especially Ned, as she made him a hot breakfast every day of their married lives and had a warm dinner waiting for him, no matter what time he returned home. She took such great care of him that he lived a healthy and happy life until he was 95 years old. Her goal was for her and Ned to take care of each other until the end and that is what they did.

Ned preceded her in death by seven days, and then they were reunited once again. She didn’t take much of a break in fixing him breakfast!

Melva and Ned returned to Panguitch in 1981 when Ned retired from the Bureau of Reclamation, but Melva never retired from her job as a homemaker. They then moved to Vernal, then back to Panguitch, and finally, Melva was able to convince Ned to leave his beloved Panguitch for the warmer winters of St. George. In their later years, Melva and Ned were blessed to be able to work in the St. George Temple as ordinance workers, and she dearly loved serving in the Temple. Melva was a life-long and dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and truly understood and practiced charity. She served as Relief Society president and den mother and every calling in between.

Melva is survived by her children, Florin Ned (LaNette), Russell Lynn (Marilyn), Alan Kerry (Wendy), Cristal Robbins (Jeff) and Kevin Martin (Brenda). They were blessed with 24 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren and counting. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ned Owens, her parents and all her siblings. Her goals in life were to always look on the bright side of things, to use the talents and abilities she was blessed with and to have fun. She accomplished each one perfectly.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 29, 11:00 a.m. at the Panguitch Ward Meeting house, 550 South 100 West, with a viewing from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Dedication of the grave immediately followed the funeral services at the Panguitch Cemetery.

Arrangements were made under the directions of Spilsbury Mortuary in St. George, Utah. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary. com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Humanitarian Fund.

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December 31, 2020

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

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

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

Hours will be flexible at $12 an hour, Monday through Friday, during clinic hours and some swing shift hours. You must be able to pass a back ground check and to be self-motivated to complete all tasks.

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

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

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

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

Please direct questions to: AES Head Teacher Robin Gibbs (435-624-3221) BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322) BVES Principal Pete Peterson (435-679-8619) BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-679-8835) EES/EHS Principal Peter Baksis (435-826-4205) PES Principal Robert Prince (435-676-8847) PMS/PHS Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-8805) 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.

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 Dentistry.

• 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.

Slackers Pizza Deli FULL TIME, YEAR-ROUND COOK TORREY Full Time, Year-round Cook position with newest restaurant in Torrey, Slacker's Pizza & Deli.

Great remodeled kitchen, with lots of new equipment. Join with our great staff in delivering great food and service. Excellent pay, 4 day work week, and equal share of tips based on hours worked.

Call Bob or Carol Morris at 435-619-0725 or email resume to rlmorris6@gmail.com.

PART-TIME POSITION TORREY Part-time (would work into full time position). Helpful to have skills in being a cashier, food prep and serving, but we are willing to train the right person. Great place to work, Tips are shared based on hour worked. No Sundays. Great pay and customers love us. This is a place to work, and we pay well.

Call Bob or Carol Morris at 435-619-0725 or email resume to: rlmorris6@gmail.com.

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

Full-time and part-time positions available.

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

Email resumes and questions to: capitolreefciderworks@gmail.com

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FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECH South Central has an immediate full-time job opening for a Facilities Maintenance Tech: We are looking for a team player whose responsibilities will include cleaning and maintaining buildings and grounds.

Will maintain buildings by inspecting and repairing plumbing, electrical, and building fixtures as needed.

Maintains grounds through mowing, weed control, disposing of trash and snow removal.

Must have a valid driver’s license as will be required to travel.

Must be motivated and a self-starter.

Great benefit package.

Submit resumes to: South Central Communications PO Box 555 Escalante, UT 84726 Attn: HR Or emailHR@socen.com

WAYNE COUNTY FOOD BANK IS OPEN 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 1-3PM COMMUNITY CENTER IN BICKNELL PRE-MADE BOXES, READY FOR PICK-UP. REGULAR AND SENIOR PROGRAMS. EASY APPLICATION! QUESTIONS? CALL 435-691-3923

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

P O S I T I O N S AVA I L A B L E: Front Desk Agents Laundry Services Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen Positions to start April 1st through October 31st At Capitol Reef Resort we promote from within.

Please stop by in person to complete an application.

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

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

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sudoku Answers for this week

SANITATION SERVICES SUPERVISOR WAYNE COUNTY Job Description Wayne County is accepting applications for the following position: Title: Sanitation Services Supervisor Department: Sanitation FLSA status: Exempt Revision date: 12/04/20 GENERAL PURPOSE Performs a variety of managerial, supervisory and administrative duties related to planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of the Wayne County Long Hollow Landfill and the Hanksville Class II landfill facilities.

Assures compliance with various federal and state agency regulations related to hazardous waste, environmental impact, land management, and overall landfill operations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under general direction from the Wayne County Commissioners.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED Provides close to general supervision to other landfill employees / operators.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Manages the ongoing operations of the county landfill program • Oversees and participates in the planning, designing, engineering, construction and maintenance of pits.

• Assures operational compliance with federal codes and regulations, and state regulations governing hazardous waste, drainage and groundwater protection systems.

• Coordinates and assists state inspection personnel as needed to evaluate count operation.

• Develops and implements standard operating policies and procedures and patron rules and regulations.

• Administers fees and directs fee collection practices • Receives and processes public complaints • Determines effective solutions • Trains employees on federal codes and regulations • Enforces policies and procedures as needed • Serves as liaison to the public and various local and state agencies as needed to establish and maintain effective public relations and develop cooperative solutions to common problems and goals; • Develops action plans for communication advocacy and defense of administrative policy; • Directs and coordinates departmental risk management program in cooperation with county and contract advisors and legal staff; • Prepares and administers operating budget; • Understands and can implement accounting and billing processes to assure accuracy and completeness of billings and deposits; • Assures all equipment purchases, requisitions, supplies and materials conform to county needs and goals; • Assists HR with recruiting, firing, discipline, and dismissal of department employees; • Regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; • Delegates or assigns personnel to maintain scheduled operations; • Conducts employee training and ensures proper certification; • Oversees safety program, monitors operations for compliance with safety guidelines; • Ensures proper disposal of waste, the control of asbestos and various hazardous materials; • Monitors for contaminated soil and ensures prevention of buildup of methane gases; • Oversees and performs continued maintenance of landfill sites and equipment; • Acts as a mechanic to complete various preventative maintenance routines and service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalents plus two (2) years of specialized training related to essential aspects of the position and general administration, plus six (6) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment and other duties related to landfill operation, with two (2) years in a position equivalents to that of a foreman or crew leader. *An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

2. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of: • Engineering specifications and methods of constructing landfill sites and drainage systems; • Principles and techniques of supervision; • Budget development and billing procedures; • Rds related to equipment operation and maintenance; • Federal and state regulations related to hazardous waste and environmental protection; • Land resource management Working knowledge of: • General accounting principles and practices; • Mathematics Skill in: • Interpersonal communications Ability to: • Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; • Ability to plan, organize and direct the operation of a county landfill; • Visualize completed projects in planning stages and estimate the end results; • Estimate quantity of materials accurately; • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, subordinates, and the public 3. Special Qualifications: • Must possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) • Must be able to pass ICC physical and maintain medical certificate • Must be able to comply with applicable county and departmental policies and safety standards and wear required personal protective equipment • May be subject to a contact 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency • Resident of Wayne County 4. Work Environment: • Essential functions generally performed in both indoor and outdoor work environments Cont'd on page 9

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Calassified ds Cont'd from page 8 • Daily exposure to hazards commonly associated with landfill operations • Tasks require various physical activities, generally nominal muscular strain, such as lifting, walking, standing, stooping, reaching, etc.

• May be required to life and or pull up to 100 to 120 pounds • Communication, hearing and seeing essential in performance of daily tasks • Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking, guided and creative problem solving • Frequent travel required in the normal course of performing daily functions • Occasional exposed to weather extremes and environmental conditions typical of solid waste landfill operations • Exposure to biohazards and chemicals possible due to unknown materials brought in loads to landfill Applications can be picked up at the Wayne County Clerk’s Office and returned by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021. If you have any questions, please call the Wayne County Clerk’s office at 435-836-1300.

Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the employee assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.

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Utah Wildlands: It's been a

hard four years, but we've managed to hold the line, I think, better than I thought we would have been able to after Election Day in 2016. Damage has definitely been done, but it's not irreparable. —Jen Ujifusa, legislative director for the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Utah Wildlands Cont'd from page 1

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sense."

She noted the Trump administration reversed many of the conservation gains of the Obama administration, in part by placing climate-change deniers and public-lands opponents in key federal agencies.

Ujifusa confirmed her group plans to challenge new oil and mineral leases, and new rules that allow more off-road vehicles in Utah's backcountry. She shared they are often most effective when they bypass federal and state lawmakers and work with local officials.

"We really don't engage with the state legislature," Ujifusa explained. "Where there are local initiatives, it's more worthwhile to engage with counties. The state legislature has sued the federal government to seize all public lands in Utah and give them to the state. They're not rational ac-

tors."

Despite the hurdles, Ujifusa stressed conservation groups believe they can help keep much of Utah's public land in pristine condition and available to all.

"We're optimistic," Ujifusa maintained. "It's been a hard four years, but we've managed to hold the line, I think, better than I thought we would have been able to after Election Day in 2016.

Damage has definitely been done, but it's not irreparable."

She added they also approve of Biden's nomination of Rep. Deb Haaland, D-New Mexico, for U.S. Interior Secretary.

Most of Utah's federal wilderness is on tribal lands, but she observed historically, Native Americans have had little say in how they are managed.

—Mark Richardson, Utah News Connection

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Glen Canyon Experiencing Monument Sign Project Delays

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January 4 - January 10

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.

Courtesy National Park Service

Original Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Monument Sign.

Glen Canyon N.R.A. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is experiencing supply chain delays impacting the completion of replacing its monument signs. The project consists of replacing park monument signs that were over 25 years old, faded and damaged and replacing them with new signs that comply with a servicewide initiative for all National Park Service monument signs to have a similar design. Monument signs are placed on major roads to notify travelers they are entering a unit of the National Park Service, or prominent locations within a park. Glen Canyon’s project includes replacing existing monument signs in several areas of the park, including Park Headquarters and the park boundary in Page, Arizona; downlake in Wahweap and Lone Rock; and uplake in Bullfrog, Hite and Halls Crossing.

According to Superintendent William Shott, “We are excited Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will have new monument signs ready for the spring of 2021 to welcome the millions of visitors to our area. I imagine there are some that will miss the familiar pastel colors and adobe design of the original signs, but these new signs will go a long way in

helping identify the recreation area as an NPS public land unit and, frankly, the update is way overdue. The National Park Service can be a positive presence to our local gateway communities and these signs are important to travelers, so we are excited to complete this project as soon as possible.”

Replacement monument signs were first installed in March and April. Once installed, the sign lettering was rejected by the park. Concurrently, many of the new signs sustained wind damage and had to be removed.

The primary contractor

is coordinating with the park to address fabrication and installation related issues. Due to the pandemic, some of the materials have been delayed by supply chain issues and are now expected to be delivered around mid-January 2021. A prototype sign will be reviewed and approved by the park prior to final fabrication of the rest of the project.

As of this date [12/23/20], the project is around 45 days behind schedule. The park is working to complete the project as soon as possible and apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the delay.

—National Park Service

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

Courtesy Rich Csenge

Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury on the 8th – 11th a half hour after sunset. All are very near the horizon, so binoculars are required. Jupiter is the brightest, Mercury is one-half as bright, and Saturn is one-twelfth as bright as Jupiter.

Graphic created with SkySafariAstronomy.com.

This week is your last chance to see Jupiter and Saturn still unusually close together. They were at their closest on December 21, when Jupiter passed only 1/10° from Saturn. Now, Jupiter is pulling away from Saturn, but they’re still less than 2° apart.

Look for Jupiter a half-hour after sunset very low in the southwest and for much fainter Saturn to the lower right of Jupiter. It will be a challenge to see them, and you’ll need both binoculars and a very low horizon, but they won’t be this close again for another 20 years.

To make this grouping more interesting, Mercury joins them for a few days. On the 9th, Mercury is less than 3° straight below Jupiter; on

the 10th, it forms a tight triangle with them, appearing to the lower right of Jupiter; on the 11th, Mercury is just 1½° to the left of Jupiter. On these nights, all three planets will fit within the view of binoculars. You almost never can see three planets together in binoculars, so make an effort to find a place with a low horizon. Mercury remains visible most of January.

We lose Jupiter and Saturn by mid-month They reappear in the morning sky in late February, when they will be 8° apart.

That leaves Mars as the sole bright planet in the evening sky. Mars is very high in the south as darkness falls, and it sets at around 2 a.m. It has just moved from Pisces

into Aries—constellations with no bright stars—so, orange Mars sits alone as the brightest object in that part of the sky. We’ll see Mars through July.

Just as Jupiter and Saturn are leaving the evening sky, Venus is leaving the morning sky. In the case of Jupiter and Saturn, they’re falling behind the sun as the faster-moving earth moves so as to place the sun between us and those distant planets. In the case of Venus, its quicker orbital motion is taking it ahead in its orbit and around behind the sun. Presently, Venus is low in the southeast, where it rises about 70 minutes before the sun. Its great brightness lets you see it well into morning twilight and beyond if you know precisely where to look. We’ll finally lose Venus at the end of the month, so these are the last weeks to see it.

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.