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State of Utah Issues Statewide Fire Restrictions SALT LAKE CITY With record low fuel moisture, widespread drought conditions and extreme fire danger, the State of Utah, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands is enacting statewide stage 1 fire restrictions for all State Lands and all private lands outside of city/town borders. The order is effective starting at midnight, June 10, 2021.

Stage 1 restrictions include a tight limit on where open fires are allowed, and puts constraints on other activities including welding & cutting metal, smoking, etc., “As we’ve seen these most recent wildfires, it is clear that fire danger is higher than in any year in recent memory, said Interim Division Director, Jamie Barnes, “although it’s unprecedented and comes earlier than any time in the past several years, it’s absolutely necessary now because current Fire Restrictions Cont'd on page 4

Road Rage in Garfield County

by Kadi Franson

Wayne County Commission June 7

Kelly Taylor discusses Blue Valley Stock Trail and Wayne County's fencing ordinance, and Johnnie Miller leads Open and Public Meetings Act Training

by Amiee Maxwell

Courtesy Kadi Franson

Two pronghorn antelope spar in the middle of Highway 63 in Bryce Canyon National Park.

GARFIELD COUNTY Two pronghorn antelope gently butt heads in the middle of Highway 63 in Bryce Canyon National Park. The pronghorn antelope is not actually an antelope—their closest living relatives are the giraffe and okapi, also known as the zebra giraffe. They are the fastest living land mammals on the continent, having evolved

Overcrowded US National Parks Need a Reservation System

by Michael Childers, Assistant Professor of History, Colorado State University

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Traffic at the south entrance to Yellowstone National Park on Aug. 20, 2015.

U.S. - If you’re headed out into the wild this summer, you may need to jump online and book a reservation before you go. For the second consecutive year, reservations are required to visit Yosemite, Rocky Mountain and Glacier national parks. Other popular sites, including Maine’s Acadia National Park, encourage visitors to buy entrance passes in advance.

Limiting visitors has two purposes: reducing COVID-19 risks and allowing some parks to recover from recent wildfires. Rocky Mountain will allow 75% to 85% of capacity. Yosemite will again restrict the number of vehicles allowed in; last year, it hosted half of its average 4 million annual visitors.

Nationwide, some U.S. parks were emptier than normal during the pandemic, while Yellowstone and others were near capacity. But the pandemic likely was a temporary pause in a rising tide of visitors.

America’s national parks face a popularity crisis. From 2010 to 2019, the number of national park visitors spiked from 281 million to 327 million, largely driven by social media, advertising and increasing foreign tourism.

This exponential growth is generating pollution and

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putting wildlife at risk to a degree that threatens the future of the park system. And with Americans eager to get back out into the world, the summer of 2021 promises to be one of the busiest domestic travel seasons in recent history. Reservations and other policies to manage visitor numbers could become features at many of the most popular parks.

Protecting treasured lands In my work, I’ve explored the history of national parks and the factors that drive people to seek experiences outdoors. I’ve also studied the impacts of national park visitation and ways to keep the public from loving national parks to death.

Much of that research has focused on California’s Yosemite National Park, which contains nearly 1,200 square miles of wilderness, including iconic granite rock formations, deep valleys, waterfalls and ancient giant sequoias.

Its creation dates to the Civil War. In 1864, with this landscape threatened by an influx of settlers and visitors, Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Act, which ceded the region to California for “pubOvercrowding Cont'd on page 8

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

alongside the American cheetahs that prowled until around 12,000 years ago. With running speeds of up to 55 miles per hour, these animals could have easily surpassed the speed limit at Bryce Canyon.

No need to speed on these country roads though, just a bit of casual sparring in-between meadow nibbles will do just fine.

Antimony Receives $1.5 million for Water System Improvements

BRYCE - The Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) approved a $1 million grant and a $500,000 low-interest loan to purchase water rights and to provide a new well, well house and other improvements to the town’s water system to help meet state requirements for SCADA. At the June 3, 2021 CIB meeting held in Bryce Canyon City, UT, the board also approved funding for the following projects in the five-county area: • Kane County received funding approval as a $100,266 grant and a $1,314,000 lowinterest loan to construct a new road maintenance facility.

• The Town of LaVerkin received funding approval as a $321,000 grant and a $1,245,000 low-interest loan from CIB for road improvement and new underground utilities. The total cost of the project is $1,740,300, which will include funding from Ash Creek Special Service District for wastewater improvements.

“The Permanent Community Impact Board recognizes that the infrastructure and health of our rural communities are essential, and these loans and grants reflect that,” said board member and Garfield County Commissioner Jerry Taylor.

The Permanent Community Impact Board awards grants and low-interest loans to cities, towns, and counties from funds directed to the CIB from mining and oil and gas extraction on federal land. Projects funded by the Permanent Community Impact Board benefit rural Utah by creating safer, more livable communities. Utah Housing and Community Development Division manages the fund, which is part of the Department of Workforce Services. For more information, visit housing.utah.gov.

—Department of Workforce Services

Local tip: Being made for running, not jumping, you may have spotted a pronghorn dipping below fence lines. If you have barbed wire fencing on your property, you can prevent injury to pronghorns by removing the lower level of wire or by replacing it with barbless wire.

next meeting to give Jensen more time to follow up on some funding leads to make up for the shortfall.

Next, there was a quick review of the bids received for a new roof at the Travel Center. Only one bid was received, and it contained two quotes for two different styles of the roof. The commission agreed to go with the option quoted at $37,923 since it’s a nicer roof and will last longer Rhett Jeffery was then appointed to the Water Conservancy Board along with John Jackson and David Brinkerhoff. Jeffery, then, led a discussion regarding a rightof-way issue. It wasn’t clear what this was regarding, but the commission agreed to get a good draft of the plan using Planning and Zoning input.

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Dixie National Forest Mammoth Fire Updates as of June 11

Kadi Franson

The Mammoth Fire (above), seen from Whiteman Bench, burning on the horizon with a foreground of burnt trees from the 2009 Bridge Fire at around 6:00 PM on June 5.

The status of the fire (map to the right taken from Mammoth Fire InciWeb) as of June 11 has the fire at 709 acres and 40% contained.

MAMMOTH CREEK VILLAGE - Operational Shift as of 6/10/2021 • Fire lines were wind tested yesterday. Very gusty winds of 40-50 mph occurred over the fire ahead of a cold front.

• The fire stayed in the current footprint despite the wind event. Containment on the north and east perimeter of the fire was achieved.

• On the south and west perimeter, fire crews used water from hoses to mop-up pockets of heat from the fire perimeter inward to increase depth and secure fire lines.

• Crews completed felling hazard trees and dead trees, snags, along Forest Road

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Slightly lower temps this week, but not by much. Highs from the mid 80s to the low 90s; lows from the high 40s to the mid 50s.

Precipitation chances decrease as the week goes on, with around 20% change on Thurs & Fri. Winds from 10 to 16 mph.

WAYNE COUNTY - The June 7, 2021 Wayne County Commission Meeting opened with a prayer led by Commissioner Bryan asking for some relief from the drought and the Pledge of Allegiance.

A discussion regarding a new ambulance was the first order of business. Sheriff Jensen reported that they will be receiving $131,000 from the state through a one-time grant.

He feels that purchasing a new ambulance for Hanksville seems to be the best use of the money. Currently, there are three late-1990s models being used as back-ups, and he feels that a new one would really benefit the citizens.

Jensen received a quote for $205,000 for a fully outfitted ambulance ready to go and a second quote for $315,000.

The county may be able to use American CARES Act money to make up the difference. The discussion was tabled to the

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Make your thinking as funny as possible.

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Source: Mammoth Fire InciWeb

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Operational Expectations for 6/11/2021 • On the south and west edge of the fire, crews will continue to mop-up pockets of heat.

• Felling of snags and other hazard trees will occur near structures and along Forest Road 464.

• Crews will continue to back haul hose and begin fire suppression repair from areas of the fire where containment has been achieved.

Evacuations, Fire Restrictions & Closures • Mammoth Creek Village remains evacuated; contact the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office for additional information (435) 676-2678.

• Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect for the Dixie National Forest • The Dixie National Forest has implemented a Closure Area for roads, trails, and lands surrounding the Mammoth Fire.

• View the Closure Order Map at www.fs.usda.gov.

Fire Resources • 300 personnel, 6 crews, 20 engines, 2 helicopters, 4 water tenders, 1 excavator Weather The coming days will see significant warming, with the area expected to reach record-breaking temperatures by the middle of next week and very low relative humid-

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The Moral and Ethical Dilemma of Dead Cows the next day plus equipment to lift the cow out of the river. She was moved to the bank and left to continue dying. Who knows how long she actually was stuck in the quicksand in the Fremont River?

How long does it take for a cow to die without food, without water, without shade, lying spreadeagled on the bank? My husband estimates around 9 or 10 days.

A few days later, a very young calf was found along the river bed. She was hardly weaned and attempted to chew on the greasewood and other grasses nearby. The mothers dead body lay bloated a few feet away. Again, the owner was called, the cowhand could not find anything —the calf was in the brambles and a man on a horse could not see it. Obviously, cowhands do not go where their horse could not take them. My husband was threatened, charged with trespassing if we so much as looked at out neighbor’s land at his cows, in particular dead or orphaned.

Walking along a trail, high on the ledge above the river following the smell and the heavy drone of flies, another cow was found dead hanging, head down, fallen in a crack in the ground seeking a simple drink of water on land she did not know how to navigate.

Who knows how long it takes for a cow to die slowly in these situations? Desert cows are wily animals; they have an innate sense of where to go to forage and know the safe spots along the river to drink, but new cows lack that savvy. They lack the information passed on to them by their mothers on how to navigate the rough and treacherous desert terrain.

Granted, southern Utah is in the midst of an extreme drought and this year is more difficult than other years, but after 31 dead cows in the river, many others along the side of the roads and

Notes from the Nuthatch All That Summertime Buzz

by Kadi Franson BRYCE - If you have been reading the news this year, you may have seen the buzz about the imminent emergence of Brood X. What an apt name for a science-fiction-like occurrence: trillions of cicada nymphs crawling out of the ground to morph into a deafening swarm of big winged insects.

They emerged all right, but unfortunately, not here in Utah (we miss out on all the fun).

The Brood X cicadas are one of several broods that hatch in 11, 13, or 17-year cycles, with most of these long-lived “periodical cicadas” restricted to areas east of the Mississippi River. Clouds of harmless bugs colonize the trees where the males begin to sound off in an attempt to mate.

This synchronized hatching strategy, called predatorsatiation by scientists, means that the safety-in-numbers approach will let predators eat their fill without affecting the survival rates of the cicadas.

I watched an American robin feed her nestlings the other day, her bill so full of cicadas that the crumpled wings bloomed in front of her face like a cellophane flower.

Cicadas don’t bite people or decimate crops like a biblical swarm of locusts might (which are actually grasshoppers), but their sheer presence can be a pesky problem for even the loftiest of people.

Air Force One was recently grounded by a horde of cicadas clogging the engine, stalling President Biden’s flight to Europe with “mechanical issues” for five hours. Besides his delayed travel plans, Biden was pestered even further when one precocious cicada opted to use his neck like a tree trunk.

One might say that the insect shenanigans "bugged" him that

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Brood X cicadas hatch in 11, 13, or 17-year cycles. day.

For all of the post-pandemic outdoor wedding parties that have been plagued with uninvited crashers, the cicada invasion hasn’t been all creepy.

Some Americans have even been inspired by the fleeting phenomenon—a brewery in Virginia recently created a cicada-themed beer called “BrewdX,” and cicada tacos are selling out nightly at a Leesburg, Virginia restaurant. Many cultures eat insects, and some bugs go pound-for-pound with beef in terms of nutrients, so kudos to them for seizing an opportunity that won’t be back until 2038.

While the modern American imagination doesn’t seem to have much room for reverence of cicadas, folklore from around the world shows us that they have long served as muses for humans. The earliest example comes from China, with stone carvings that date back to 1500 BCE. Much as we do today, these ancient people might have bent down to peer with curiosity at the crispy and translucent exoskeletons clinging to blades of grass or scattered in the leaf litter. These golden shells, hunchbacked artifacts of the cicada life cycle, are evidence of their metamorphosis from quiet, ground-dwelling nymphs to loud, flying insects. In observing their transition from nymphs emerging out of the depths of darkness to become winged insects, the cicada became a symbol of rebirth. Chinese stone

even further in the Blue Benches Grazing district, what is a kind hearted person to do?

The cows hit along the highway do not seem to be an issue to the ranchers, the sheriff’s department or locals. Utah has “open range” policy so driver beware as any driver hitting a cow owes the owner the value of said cow.

There is not much of an incentive to prevent these accidents even if the driver is killed by the event, 7 cow remains were located along the roadside of Highway 24. The rancher is still paid. It seems that rule benefits the rancher but certainly not the safety of drivers and their passengers. And now we have tourist bus season! We have a major increase in vehicles towing trailers and many, many more motor cyclists! Another 19th century rule that could be ungraded to account for motorized vehicles that can travel 60 mile an hour or so much more as opposed to the ox or horse cart that did not seem to hit open range cattle. One must ask the Wayne County Emergency Response Team on the handling a situation of a crowded tourist bus hitting a cow on Highway 24 where the road is narrow, the sides dropping steeply to the land below and no protective railing along the road.

The dead animal bodies are left wherever they died even if it contaminates the river—the residents of Hanksville do not seem to be overly concerned with the remnants of 31 dead cows flowing their way. A resident of Hanksville died after swimming in contaminated Fremont River.

The ASPCA was called for assistance, and we were pointed to the Sheriff's Department. We called the Dispatch Office in Richfield a few times. We have yet to receive a call from Wayne County Sheriff’s Department on the welfare of these animals left to slowly drown in the river and the abandonment of the calves.

Who in Wayne County can a

reasonable, responsible person call on for the welfare of farm animals?

Many of these cows are so weak from the lack of sufficient and nutritious grazing [that] they are unable to stand in the trucks to remove the cows from the winter grazing allotments to the feedlot to await the summer grazing area to open for the summer season. These poor animals often collapse and are crushed underfoot in the cattle haulers.

Are we so inured to the way these animals are treated just because they are regarded as a “cash crop” by the ranchers and it is a tradition that has gone on for generations? When do we demand a better treatment for these passive cows that provide us with that delicious grilled steak on weekends or that incredible barbequed spare rib that was prepared for the family gathering on Memorial Day? Losing so many cows, would to the uninitiated be a financial disaster or is this just another insurance claim for doing business the same traditional way as previous generations have— without the insurance coverage of course.

I do not have answers or solutions to this dilemma where the “romantic” cowboy legends of riding horseback on the open range, herding cows, singing to them to bed them down, without a neighbor in sight of the 19th century to the harsher reality of the 21st century of many more people, a much-changed environment, a heavily trafficked tourist destination area and a changing public opinion on treatment of animals—including the “animals for food.” They too deserve so much better from us as they give their lives over and over to provide the cash in the rancher’s pocket and the food on our table.

Wendy Pattrick, Blue Valley

carvers would craft beautiful jade replicas of the bug to place on the tongues of the dead before burial—talismans to help guide the deceased back to the world of the living.

In modern-day China, cicadas remain on the tip of the tongue in other ways. “To be as silent as a cicada in winter” is a poetic way of telling someone to be quiet. “To shed off the golden cicada skin” is an idiom for using deception to escape danger and using decoys to fool enemies.

Native Americans also imbued the cicada with cultural and spiritual importance. Flute players within the Hopi tribe are often referred to as “maahus,” or cicadas. To the Hopi ear, the buzzing of the male cicada is reminiscent of the “leena,” or flute. For this reason, they use the word “leelena” to describe the sounds of the cicadas. The cicada plays an important role in Hopi creation mythology, as well. As one story goes, two spiritual messengers in the form of cicadas were leading the people on a migration. They encountered Eagle, who demanded that the maahus pass a test. Eagle then pierced them with arrows. The maahus played a tender and sweet melody on their flutes, producing a soothing vibration and an uplift of spirits that healed their arrow wounds. Upon seeing this, Eagle allowed them to pass and to live on the land. This helps to explain why Hopi Flute Priests were often called upon to help heal arrow or gun wounds, and demonstrates an idea that is prevalent across North American native tribes—that music can have curative powers and be used as medicine.

The sound of the cicada, which has recently caused some modern-day Americans to call 911 with reports of “deafening alarms,” has inspired musicians from across the globe. A search of the Smithsonian Folkways Recordings database brings up tracks from Malaysia to South Africa, illustrating how cicadas

are a part of world music and culture. An example is “Utom kuleng helef” (Call of the cicada), featuring Lendungan Simfal and Ihan Sibanay playing the bamboo zither in the Philippines. These two T’boli women play utom, defined within the liner notes as “interconnected sounds, ideas, experiences, and sentiments” that “emanate from the natural world and are interpreted as signs from the nature spirits.” This particular utom “alludes to the unrelenting and shrill calling of the cicada at sunset.”

The Temiar people of the central Malaysian rainforest create ceremonial music inspired by their dreams, called “dreamsongs,” which often incorporates sounds from the natural environment, including cicadas.

In our neck of the woods, the cicadas emerge in shorter cycles. They are known colloquially as the “dog day cicadas,” because they typically show up during hotter summer weather once the “Dog Star” Sirius begins to appear in the morning sky. Right now, I can hear the clicking rustle of wings struck together, as well as a monotonous hiss outside of my window. Despite being such omnipresent contributors to the summer soundtrack, they’re actually quite shy. Whenever I attempt to sneak up on a clicking Putnam’s cicada to catch a glimpse, it’s never too long before he tucks behind a leaf to hide, or flies away.

Whether you’re composing a cicada dreamsong, letting their musical drone heal what ails you, or trying to refrain from calling 911, I encourage you to enjoy it while it lasts. The natural soundscape will lose this section of its symphony by the end of summer, slowly fading out the cicada song into nothing but a memory of warmer days.

Notes from the Nuthatch is a nature column written by Kadi Franson, a naturalist and artist living in Garfield County.

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I attended the Wayne County Commissioners’ Meeting on Monday, June 7 for the issue of the cows—or rather just the fencing. It was an eye-opening meeting to me. When pictures of dead cows were shown, it was a quick and direct comment from the table—that any discussion “must stay on point!” Another comment was the old adage that “good fences make for good neighbors.”

There was no discussion on any issue of animal treatment, just a quick confirmation that the current rules are in place, the ranchers, law enforcement followed procedures, so let the neighbors work out a solution by fencing. Fence what! Cows are everywhere during the winter grazing season and it seems to me, the uninitiated, that according to the BLM grazing allotments that private land is included in this allotment and that has been accepted by the ranchers.

If you don’t like it—fence cows out! But now there are other issues such as ranchers’ cows dying, run over, injured on your private land—who is responsible for the cleanup, the burial, how long does the rancher have to remove dead bodies? Who is the authority for animal mistreatment in Wayne County? This year has been very different from previous years due to drought, heat, and much-increased tourism and many more private land owners but where do we go to for legal guidance and assistance or even a return call? What started this concern? We found and heard of neighbors burying a cow here, a couple of cows there, we started to find dozens of bodies, most maggot infested and decaying along the river and [on] our private land.

A cow was found stuck in the river. She was weak, emaciated, calling weakly. The owner of the cow was called. He lives hours away and sent a cowhand

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Wayne Commission: Funding for a new

Hanksville ambulance, bids for a new roof at the Travel Center, Water Conservancy Board appointees, the Blue Valley Stock Trail, fencing issues with the recent discovery of dead cows and zoning issues with Kelly Taylor's property, and Open and Public Meetings Act Training led by Johnnie Miller in response to the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliances open meeting violation lawsuits brought up against Garfield, Kane, and San Juan counties.

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the floor to discuss the Blue Valley Stock Trail. Taylor suggested a more direct route going along the south side of the river, but Commissioner Wood quickly threw the lid on that discussion saying that you can’t even ride a horse through there and it won’t work.

Then Taylor provided an update on the dead cow situation in Blue Valley and sought clarification regarding the county’s fencing ordinance. “I need some guidance to know what needs to be done so we can stay good neighbors,” said Taylor. The commission suggested Kelly put in a cable fence across the river and also gating around a certain bend in the river.

County Attorney Mike Olsen also recommended that Taylor seek his own private counsel, “The general idea of good fences make good neighbors probably rules the day and by the time you end up getting lawyers involved you usually could have paid for 10 good fences.” Brian also suggested running an electric wire through there.

Colleen Allen, representing Planning and Zoning,

then discussed some zoning issues with Kelly Taylor’s property. It has come to the attention of the committee that Kelly has been operating a dry campground, and dry camping is not permitted in Wayne County. Allen informed Kelly that he needs to have an engineered septic system, proof of water for campsites, and a public hearing regarding the rezoning of his property. Kelly reported that his campground is now closed and will remain closed until he comes into compliance with these issues.

The meeting then went into a closed discussion to discuss personnel issues and then reopened to the public for an Open and Public Meetings Act Training led by Johnnie Miller, Chief Executive Officer for the Utah Counties Indemnity Pool. This training is in response to the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliances open meeting violation lawsuits brought up against Garfield, Kane, and San Juan counties.

Miller gave a brief overview of the background of the lawsuits and then discussed open meeting violations that frequently involved deliberations stressing that all decision making discussions should be held in open meetings, meetings can only be closed for

discussions of personnel competence, and that all agenda items must be on the publicly accessible agenda 24 hours in advance (items added the day of meeting cannot be discussed legally).

Miller warned the commission, “With the growth that is coming to Wayne County, there are people out there that will just be looking for you to do something wrong. This is an area those types of people watch closely to make sure you are complying with the act.”

The meeting concluded with a Text My Gov demonstration, a texting technology that can directly connect citizens to county information as well as provide a simple way to report issues. For example, you could just text “landfill” to the county number and then receive a text back with information regarding landfill hours, etc. “ I think it’s a good idea worth exploring,” said Commissioner Wood, and they will put it on the agenda for the next meeting to discuss further.

The Wayne County Commission meets the first and third Monday of every month at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa.

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The Insider Utah State University Welcomes Clint Albrecht as New Garfield County 4-H Program Coordinator

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by Callie Ward, Utah State University Extension Assistant Professor, Garfield County work for Extension in Beaver County for several years. While there, he was the director of the 4-H Southwest Region Ambassador program.

Clint really enjoys helping youth develop skills as teen leaders. He has lots of experience implementing 4-H clubs, workshops, camps, and programs.

Clint is excited about the possibilities with 4-H in Garfield County. He wants each community’s youth to Courtesy Callie Ward Clint Albrecht, the new Garfield have those opportunities County 4-H Program Coordina- to learn from 4-H. He says, “4-H is one of the tor. premier youth developUTAH - Utah State Uni- ment programs in the nation. versity Extension would like It is tried and true. There is to welcome Clint Albrecht as no end to the things you can our new Garfield County 4-H learn and do in 4-H. Whatever Program Coordinator. Clint your interests and talents are, grew up farming and ranch- we can take and improve upon ing in Minersville, Utah. He them.” After all, 4-H’s motto says he did 4-H as a kid, and is “to make the best better.” even his grandma was a 4-H Clint is a registered dileader 65 years ago. He start- etitian by trade earning his ed in Extension in 2003 as an master’s degree in foods and Extension Agent in Tooele nutrition. He especially likes County and then moved to the areas of sport’s nutrition Fire Restrictions Cont'd from page 1

conditions are more indicative of what we’d see during late summer months.”

This order comes following a statewide fireworks restriction issued for all state and unincorporated lands. The Division is calling on the public to adhere to the restrictions, bring awareness to them, and report any violations to local law enforcement.

In addition to fire restrictions, the Division and its federal partners are promoting wildfire prevention in a campaign called “Fire Sense.” The campaign focuses on adding a greater sense of fire danger to overall common sense. For information on Fire Sense or for further information on this or other fire restrictions in Utah, visit www.utahfiresense.org.

—Utah Department of Natural Resources

and food sustainability. So, it goes without saying that Clint loves teaching kids how to grow a garden, preserve their harvest and how to cook. He hopes to incorporate and emphasize healthy living as part of the 4-H program.

So, why 4-H? There are eight essentials elements of youth development that can be lumped into four main categories. Those are: 1. A sense of belonging - Kids need to be wanted and part of something bigger than themselves.

2. Independence - They need to have some autonomy and learn to make good decisions in their best interest. 3. Generosity - They need to serve, contribute and have a sense of civic duty to better their community. 4. Mastery- Lastly, they need to be good at something and be recognized for it.

The four "Hs" in 4-H standing for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health blend nicely into these essential elements.

“We always want to start with the end in mind,” Clint says. “We need to ask ourselves, what do we want our kids to learn from this

experience? Then we walk it back from there incorporating these essential elements into our activities.” The best kind of learning is done when we don’t know we are doing it.

It’s great to learn new things while having fun.

Clint lives in Panguitch, and he and his wife, Karma, have six children. They love the outdoors and travel. He says, “Garfield County is one of the most beautiful places on earth, not just because of the landscape, but also because of the people. We live in an amazing place with amazing people. I hope to contribute to that, especially in helping shape our future through the development of our young people.”

Again, we welcome Clint to our Extension team as we work together to make a difference in our community. If you have questions, ideas, or want to become involved in 4-H, give us a call.

Clint Albrecht 4-H Program Coordinator Clint.albrecht@usu.edu 435.676.1113

USDA Launches Resource Guide to Help America’s Rural Workforce Build Back Better WASHINGTON, D.C. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson unveiled on June 10, 2021 a resource guide to help rural community leaders start and expand employment opportunities and access resources to train, recruit and create a sustainable rural workforce.

“America’s rural workforce is critical to the success of the nation’s economy,” Maxson said. “As USDA continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and help restore the economy, we remain committed to helping rural employers build back America’s rural workforce to be better, stronger and more equitable than ever before.”

The resource guide outlines programs and services available at USDA and other

federal agencies that support workforce development in rural communities. It helps community leaders and other local entities access resources more easily to create jobs, train talent, expand educational opportunities and provide technical assistance.

A resource matrix organizes USDA funding opportunities by four key assistance types: Workforce development planning; Infrastructure and equipment financing; Industry and employer engagement, entrepreneurship and local business development; and, Education, training and apprenticeship.

The guide also features examples of how customers have used USDA programs to support each assistance type. It includes recommendations on

how rural leaders can replicate this assistance in their communities.

Additional resources to support rural workforce development are available at www. rd.usda.gov/rwin.

To learn more about investment resources for rural areas, contact Utah's USDA Rural Development state office.

Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, tribal and high-poverty areas.

—USDA Rural Development

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Wills, Trusts, and More

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Protecting Your Beneficiary’s Inheritance

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by Jeffery J. McKenna Getting an inheritance in any format is great! However, getting an inheritance in trust may be even better. Let me explain.

Most clients want all or at least part of their estate to go to an individual such as a spouse, child, close family member or friend. Usually, the clients have no special concerns about how the named beneficiary will manage the inheritance. In such a situation, the client may say, “I just want the inheritance to go outright to the beneficiary, with no restrictions.”

However, is that really the “best” format? What if a few restrictions could yield significant protection for the inherited assets?

An option to strongly consider is having the inheritance go to the beneficiary in an Inherited Subtrust. During the beneficiary’s lifetime, the subtrust holds the assets for the benefit of the beneficiary, with distribution as needed to pay for the beneficiary’s health, education, maintenance and support expenses.

Although the named beneficiary can manage the trust as the trustee of the subtrust, and receives trust assets as needed, the beneficiary does not own the assets when they are held by the subtrust, which provides significant protection from creditors.

The fact that the beneficiary of the subtrust is not the

owner, and has never been the owner of the assets, is the key.

While a creditor or divorcing spouse can attach (and take) what someone owns, it is much harder for a creditor to take the assets that are owned and managed in an inherited subtrust.

This method of leaving assets in a subtrust for beneficiaries can be a great way to leave an inheritance. The assets remain available to the beneficiary for their health, education, maintenance and support. The beneficiary can serve as their own trustee and, with certain limitations, can control the use and distribution of the assets. Also, the beneficiary can have the power to appoint the trust assets to the people or institutions the recipient wants to benefit upon the recipient’s death. Finally, and perhaps most significantly, as noted above, leaving inherited assets in a subtrust can help protect the assets from creditors.

The subtrust format has two principal inconveniences for the recipient. First, after the grantor dies, but only after the grantor dies, the assets received must always be titled in the name of the subtrust.

Second, the subtrust must file its own separate income tax return. Again, the extra tax return is only filed after the death of the original person creating the general trust.

In conclusion, before just “giving the inheritance out-

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Working as a telemarketer for MCI Communications, I made a call to a home one evening.

When a boy around eight answered the phone, I identified myself, told him I was calling for MCI and asked to speak to his parents.

As he put the phone down, I heard him yell, "Dad! Dad" The FBI wants to talk to you!"

As soon as the father answered the phone in a quivering voice, I said, "Sir this is not the FBI; this is MCI Communications."

After a long pause, the man said, "This is the first time I am actually glad to hear from you guys."

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l A u G h i N g pOiNt!!

Pierced Ears

The students in my thirdgrade class were bombarding me with questions about my newly pierced ears.

"Does the hole go all the way through?" "Yes." "Did it hurt?" "Just a little."

"Did they stick a needle through your ears?" "No, they used a special gun."

Silence followed, and then one solemn voice called out, "How far away did they stand?"

Today's Thought

Sometimes I think I'm diagonally parked in a parallel universe.

PUNishment

My dad unfortunately passed away when we couldn’t remember his blood type. His last words to us were, “Be positive!”

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

Weight Loss Regimen

My husband was going on a diet, but when we pulled into a fast- food restaurant, he ordered a milkshake.

I pointed out that a shake isn't exactly the best snack for someone who wants to lose weight.

He agreed but didn't change his order. The long line must have given him time to make the connection between his order and his waistline.

As the woman handed him his shake, she said, "Sorry about the wait."

"That's okay," he replied self-consciously. "I'm going to lose it."

THEME: THE 4TH OF JULY ACROSS 1. Steps to the river, in India 5. Hot springs resort 8. Meal in a shell 12. Driver's misbehavior?

13. *Grilling technique 14. Medal of Honor descriptor 15. Cracked open 16. What Knave of Hearts stole from Queen of Hearts, sing.

17. Raise one's rank 18. *July 4th pyrotechnic display 20. Hubble Space Telescope operator, acr.

21. Chip dip 22. i topper 23. *Main Street tradition on the 4th 26. Superlative of fumy 30. Ribonucleic acid 31. Store as fodder 34. Moonfish 35. Rose oil 37. Number cruncher 38. Fairytale garden dweller 39. Indian Lilac tree 40. Extinct type of zebra 42. Steampunk decoration 43. Did 2 + 2 (2 words) 45. Crocheted blanket 47. Swedish shag rug 48. Ancient port city in Israel 50. Smiley face 52. *First President to hold July 4th celebration at the White House 56. Snoop Dogg's "Gin and ____" 57. Medicinal succulent 58. Hit the bottle 59. Earthenware pots 60. View from a highspeed train?

61. Observer 62. "Glengarry ____ Ross" 63. G, in solfa 64. "The Fountainhead" author

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DOWN 1. Former tennis pro Steffi 2. One who's made the pilgrimage to Mecca 3. Petri dish filler 4. Mother of Calcutta 5. Roebuck's partner 6. a.k.a. anorak 7. A in B.A. 8. *"No ____ without representation" 9. Unfortunately, exclamation 10. *Drink to wash down burgers and hot dogs?

11. Table scrap 13. Steal, past participle 14. What haters spew?

19. Crane or heron 22. Expecting woman's date 23. Life force in Sanskrit 24. Chipped in 25. What Motion Picture Association of America did 26. *Most popular July 4th decoration

27. Notable period 28. Polynesian island country 29. Feudal lord 32. Fish a.k.a. porgy 33. Beer acronym 36. *Lee Greenwood's "Proud to Be an ____" 38. Blooper 40. Sine ____ non 41. Old-timer 44. Force units 46. Wedding tossable 48. Jiggly dessert 49. Run _____ of the law 50. Type of sea bird 51. Agitate 52. Kickboxing moves 53. Miso bean 54. U.S. ____ in golf or tennis 55. Egghead 56. Leisurely run

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FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Oh my! What a week it was. First we had a fire in the Mammoth area and many of those that live at the Duck Creek area were evacuated. I guess they learned from the Brain Head fire that you can’t let these fires go, FEMA sent a whole crew here and they have that fire under control and it probably will be out by now.

They held the damage to about 800 acres. When you think of all the wind we had, it’s a miracle that they were able to control the fire. Thank you FireFighters, you are the Best!

Pat was going to have the Chocolate Fest, at the Fair Building on Wednesday night. But on Monday morning she got a call from Camellia Moore who said that they had an emergency and they needed the Fair Building . The panic set in, trying to find a building to move the Fest to in two days, was a real problem. Lance Miller, the Triple C manager, told Pat that all of the rooms were filled up with classes. However she suggested using the entrance hall to put it on and he said OK. Then we went over to the Fair Building and found out it was the FireFighters that needed the building and that made everything alright. When we went to pick up the hardware for putting the curtains up, the Fire fighters loaded my truck up in about 10 minutes (doing it myself is about an hour's job). The next morning the prisoners were cleaning up the arena and they came over and helped set up everything. The great thing about living in Panguitch is that many good people are willing to help out. An example of the goodness of the people in Panguitch is those that helped out with all of their fantastic candy that was oh so good. It was a record turnout and a lot of money was raised for the Sub for Santa fund.

Many folks were there to hand out the goodies and enjoy the fine music by Brent Leach. Pat would like to thank all of you that help out, Bless You. The Quilt Walk Festival

had a really big turnout, with 287 registered Quilters for the classes. There were so many great quilts on display at the High School gym that it takes a long time to look and admire each work of art. What a great hobby and what fun it is to see their handy work on display.

The Quilt Walk Play was again a fun thing to spend an evening watching it. There were many new cast members and many enthusiastic kids taking part. Elaine Baldwin announced after all these years (I believe it is 23 years) that she is retiring. Elaine was the only consistency that we had. Every year, it wasn’t till the last practice that things came together.

Elaine would always tell the cast, after a bad practice, to go home and pray about what you were doing. Thank you so much Elaine, you made the play what it is today. Pat and Tammy helped write the story of the seven quilt walkers and Elaine put it into the play and added to it each year, when more information became available. And to use the great talent that we have here in some of the acts.

Friday afternoon was the Pioneer Home tours and they too were very successful, with many people coming into the great homes that were on the tour. I just finished mowing the lawn and had gone upstairs to change clothes, when the first customers came at three and I was giving the upstairs tour. The first time I got to sit down was at 5:30 and that was only for five minutes. Our final guest left at 7:15. It is nice to visit with people from all over the country. To the homeowners, “Thank You” will never be enough. The home tours are historical lessons wrapped in a great experience. Again the “Sub for Santa” fund will grow because of the participation of the homeowner and the guests.

Saturday morning was the Panguitch Lions Club "All you can eat breakfast". They had a lot of help with the food, with their new members. It looked like they too had a record crowd. At one time their

bacon was the highlight of the meal, but now they have killer sausages, the best I have ever eaten. The next Lions Club Breakfast will be in two weeks at the Balloon Fest. If the Quilt Walk Festival was any indication, you will need to come early or wait in a long line.

The BMWs and the Motorcycle club both cancelled out so the next big event that will be here will be the Balloon Festival and it will be on the last weekend of this month. Hopefully the wind will die down so we can have the Balloon Glow.

However there are so many events scheduled that the town will still have plenty of events and food trucks here with plenty of goodies to munch on.

If you are looking for things to do, the Gem Theater is running first run movies and many of them are for the kids.

I also hear that they have really good Mexican food there.

I also expect that down at the Triple C Arena they will be having a lot of rodeo events, watch the marquee.

I am thrilled that we have five eager people in town that are running for the two vacant City Council seats. Kim Soper who is the current Mayor is running unopposed, and the five that are running for the Council seats are Paul Dastrup, David Dodds, Mack Oetting, Dean Sheffer and Tracey Wright. Serving the people of Panguitch on the Council is a great honor, good luck to all of the candidates.

It looks like we are in for a real hot spell, up in the SLC area, they are expecting 100 degree weather for about seven days. This has never happened in the spring before. This is nothing compared to the St. George area, where they had 114 degree temperatures yesterday and expect a number of days over 110. Oh it is so nice to live in Panguitch, where it cools down at night, making sleeping bearable. A single wildfire in California Sequoia National Park last year destroyed at least a tenth of the world’s mature giant sequoias, some of which were more than 2,000 years old and 250 feet tall. It is estimated the loss of between 7,500 to 10,000 trees.

On the national level, President Biden is donating 500 million vaccinations to the poor countries in the world.

This virus won’t be under control till it has been wiped out worldwide. Since the first Covid-19 vaccine was given to a 90- year old in Coventry Eng-

land on Dec. 8, 2020, more than 1.7 billion doses have been administered around the globe. The President’s goal is to have 70% of the people in our country vaccinated with at least one shot of the vaccine. It has hit a stumbling block with the southern red states that have less than 30% of theirs with a shot. However there are 14 states that have met the 70% mark. That includes California, whose minority party wants to impeach the Governor because he closed the beaches and many businesses to prevent the spread and made them wear masks.

Several states have come up with ideas to get people to get their shots, like Ohio’s $1 million lottery. One is offering a shot for a shot of beer, Oregon is offering a joint for a shot, but the best one is offering your life for a shot.

President Biden is trying to win back our old friends and allies by meeting with the Group of Seven. They have reached an agreement to back a 15% global minimum tax rate on companies that are using cheap labor and avoiding paying taxes that are American Companies. He is also meeting with our NATO allies to mend fences. Later in the week he will meet with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

Since my savings in the bank was drawing all of 11 cents a month, I took some of the money and invested in the auto industry and so far I am up 40% since the first of the year. I find the auto industry interesting, Tesla is always coming out with something new. Their current car is the fastest production car in the world, with a 3.6 sec to reach 60 miles an hour. Last week they unveiled a new car that can make 60 in under 2 seconds. It has a top speed of 200 and a battery that can go 480 miles on a charge. And you can have one of these beauties for $123,000. However, pay attention fellas, Ford has an electric 150 truck that might be what you would want, the cost for one with a 280 mile battery in it goes for $39,000 and with a $7,500 rebate is about $32,000. This compares to their gas trucks that are going for $80,000. So far in 3 weeks Ford has over 100,000 requests for one of these vehicles.

In a week or so will be the Summer Solstices and the longest daylight day of the year. I sure enjoy daylight.

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LegaL Notices NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Jul. 7, 2021 either electronically using the Division`s online Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 841146300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5445 (A82655): Jamie Allen propose(s) using 1.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles NW of Grover) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 95-5446 (A82663): Dwight and Laura Brinkerhoff propose(s) using 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles SW of Lyman) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 97-2467 (A82666): Sugarloaf Valley Farms, LLC propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (Deer Creek) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3280 (a47344): James and/or Patricia King, State of Utah Board of Water Recources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 2.6672 ac-ft. from groundwater (4 miles NE of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; OTHER: 4 RV hookups, each hookup quantified at 100 gallons per day.

61-3281 (a47350): William L Bernard Trust Agreement dated October 19, 2005 propose(s) using 0.00579 cfs OR 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 mi south of Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC. 61-3282 (a47370): Jared and Rissa Gunderson, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.6 ac-ft. from groundwater (Less than 1 mi. W of Pan. Lake) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3283 (a47371): John and Kim Gunderson, TTEES of the Gunderson Family Trust Dtd 1/14/21, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.6 ac-ft. from groundwater (Less than 1 mi. W of Pan. Lake) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-2775 (a47381): Schwartz Family Trust propose(s) using 0.0509 cfs OR 4 ac-ft. from groundwater (0.5 miles South of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. EXTENSION(S) 95-5186 (A76953): Julia Aldrich, Peter Palmer is/are filing an extension for 1.34 ac-ft. (Grover) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 95-5185 (A76916): Barry Scholl and Tiffany Scholl is/are filing an extension for 1.48 ac-ft. (Grover) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 10 & 17, 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSED BUDGETS The Garfield County School District will be proposing to the Board of Education the following: Fiscal Year 2021 Revised and Final Budget; and the Fiscal Year 2022 Proposed Budget.

A public hearing on the budgets will be held at Escalante High School, Escalante, Utah, on Thursday, June 29, 2021 at 6:00 PM. The hearing will be held in conjunction with the regular monthly Board of Education meeting. A copy of the budget can be obtained from the District’s website at: http://www.garfk12.org or from the District office at 145 East Center Street, Panguitch, Utah.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 17, 2021 ELECTION CANDIDATES FILED FOR 2021 LOA TOWN Mayor (4 year term) Cody D. Grundy Michael A. Brown 2 Council Members (4 year term) Ryan G. Rees Bruce N. Brown Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 17 & 24, 2021 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING FREMONT RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Public Notice is hereby given that the Fremont River Conservation District will hold a Public Budget Hearing to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021. This hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Wayne County Courthouse (Commission Chambers), 18 South Main Street, Loa, Utah.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 10 & 17, 2021 2021 MUNICIPAL ELECTION HATCH TOWN Mayor: (Tony) Anthony Dinges Council Member (2) Kevin Dix Eldredge Jonathan Spendlove Jacie Torgersen, Hatch Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 17 & 24, 2021 NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES TROPIC TOWN GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 2, 2021 Mayor ~ 4-year term *WaLon K. Brinkerhoff *Travis L. LeFevre (2)Town Council Members ~ 4 year term each *A. Marie Pollock *Michael D. Ahlstrom *Sydney Syrett Lamas (1) Town Council Member ~ 2 year term *Dennis R. Pollock *Lisa Johnson Marie Niemann, Tropic Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 17 & 24, 2021

Monthly Vet Clinic

in Panguitch, at the Triple C Arena

Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the Month

House and farm calls by appointment

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435-644-2400

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Overcrowding: From 2010 to 2019, the number of

national park visitors spiked from 281 million to 327 million, largely driven by social media, advertising and increasing foreign tourism.

National Park Service

A cruise ship approaches Margerie Glacier in Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park in 2018.

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lic use, resort, and recreation.”

This step set a precedent that parks were for everyone’s benefit and enjoyment. Congress made Yosemite a national park in 1890.

Influenced by naturalist John Muir, President Theodore Roosevelt established five new parks in the early 1900s, along with 16 national monuments that included the Grand Canyon. Roosevelt wanted to protect these natural treasures from hunting, mining, logging and other exploitation.

To coordinate management, Congress established the National Park Service and the National Park System in 1916.

The National Park Service Organic Act directs the agency to protect the parks’ wildlife and natural and cultural heritage “in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations”—a mission that is becoming increasingly difficult today.

Loving the parks to death Americans fell in love with their parks—and several waves of overpopularity nearly destroyed the very experiences that drew people there.

The advent of automobile tourism in the 1920s opened national parks to hundreds of thousands of new visitors, who overwhelmed limited, aging roads, trails, restrooms, water treatment systems and visitor facilities. Ironically, relief came during the Great Depression. The New Deal funded massive construction projects in the parks, including campground comfort stations, museums and other structures.

Hundreds of miles of roads and trails opened wild backcountry.

Between 1929 and 1941, the number of annual park visitors grew from 3 million to 20 million. This increasing torrent slowed only when the U.S. entered World War II. In the postwar boom, people returned en masse.

The National Park Service launched “Mission 66,” another flurry of construction that again expanded capacity.

Conservationists and others condemned the development, alarmed by its environ-

mental impacts and the threat of overcrowding. By the mid1960s, total yearly park visitation exceeded 100 million.

Riding the tourism wave Today the national park system has grown to comprise 63 national parks, with ever more visitors, plus 360 sites with other designations, such as national seashores, monuments and battlefields. Some of these other sites, such as Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts and Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania, also attract millions of visitors yearly.

In 2019, a record-setting 327 million people visited the national parks, with the heaviest impacts on parks located near cities, like Rocky Mountain National Park outside Denver. This crowding spotlighted problems that park officials had been raising concerns about for years: The parks are underfunded, overrun, overbuilt and threatened by air and water pollution in violation of the laws and executive orders that protected them.

Park horror stories have grown common in recent years. They include mileslong traffic jams in Yellowstone, three-hour waits to enter Yosemite, trails littered with trash and confrontations between tourists and wildlife.

In 2020, Congress passed the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide up to US$1.9 billion a year for five years to address the park system’s nearly $12 billion maintenance backlog. This long list of postponed projects reflects Congress’ reluctance to adequately fund the national park system over many years.

But as the New Deal and Mission 66 demonstrat-

ed, increased infrastructure spending often boosts visitation. The Great American Outdoors Act doesn’t cover conservation efforts or significant personnel needs, which will require increased federal funding. Many repairs are needed throughout the parks, but the system’s future sustainability relies more on staffing than infrastructure.

And neither more money nor additional park rangers will solve the overcrowding crisis. I believe the most popular national parks need a reservation system to save these protected lands from further damage.

This won’t be a popular solution, since it contradicts the founding premise that national parks were built for public benefit and enjoyment.

Critics have already created a petition opposing Rocky Mountain National Park’s timed entry permits as unnecessary, unfair, undemocratic and discriminatory.

But the parks’ unrelenting popularity is making it impossible to preserve them “unimpaired.” In my view, crowd control has become essential in the most popular parks.

While there is only one Yosemite Valley, the national park system offers many less crowded destinations. Sites such as Hovenweep National Monument in Colorado and Utah and the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Kansas deserve attention for their natural beauty and the depth they add to Americans’ shared heritage.

This article was originally published in The Conversation on June 1, 2021.

Mammoth Fire: As of June 11,

the Mammoth fire is at 709 acres, and is 40% contained. It is located one mile South of Mammoth Creek Village and is burning in the grass, brush, ponderosa pine, and Douglasfir. The fire is believed to have been caused by lightning.

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ity. More than 90% of Utah, the Arizona Strip, and the lower third of Nevada are experiencing extreme drought, with

parts of Utah facing dry fuel conditions not seen since the Dust Bowl era of the 1930s.

—United States Department of Agriculture

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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.

We’ll do another rundown of the planets.

Venus was behind the sun in March, and since then it’s been moving left-ward away from the sun, where it sets later each night and becomes easier to see. It now sets 90 minutes after the sun and is moderately low in the west during evening twilight.

It can be very pretty if there are thin clouds in the area that are reddened by the setting sun. Notice how white Venus is; its clouds reflect the sun’s white light without changing its color.

Mars is to the upper left of Venus, but it’s only 1/200th as bright, so they’re very unequal. Venus’ motion around the sun is taking it toward Mars as we see them in the sky, and the angular distance

between them depends on the night you look. Watch Venus approach Mars and wait for their conjunction next month.

Mars too is orbiting the sun, although slowly, and its motion carries it in front of the famous Beehive Star Cluster on the nights of the 22nd and 23rd. The Beehive is a collection of around 1,000 stars that were born together and that are about 600 light years from earth. You could easily see the Beehive with your unaided eye if it were higher and against a darker sky, but you’ll want a small telescope or binoculars to enjoy this very unusual sight.

Jupiter rises around midnight and then it’s the brightest thing in the sky other than the moon. Saturn is to the right of Jupiter and it’s as bright as

the brightest stars. The moon is below Saturn on the night of the 26th and Jupiter on the 27th.

As the moon orbits the earth, it occasionally passes in front of a bright star, and that happens early on the morning of Friday the 25th. For those of us living in the western half of the US, the east edge of the full moon covers, or occults, the star Nunki, which is in Sagittarius. The precise time depends on your location; for Kanab it happens at 3:59 a.m.

MDT. At 4:59 Nunki reappears from behind the west edge of the moon. The full moon is so bright that you’ll need a small telescope or binoculars to see the star next to it. There will be further and more favorable occultations of Nunki later this year.

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HELP WANTED

GENERAL DENTIST WANTED ESCALANTE / PANGUITCH (GARFIELD COUNTY, UT)

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

General Dentist (Full Time) position available in Escalante / Panguitch POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org Full-Time Teacher at Panguitch High School Bus Driver between Panguitch & Cedar City Every Other Day Para-Professional for Bus between Panguitch & Cedar City Every Other Day Bus Route Drivers in Panguitch/Hatch Substitute/Activity Bus Driver in Panguitch Food Service Worker at Bryce Valley High School Para-Professionals at All Schools Bus Route Driver in Boulder 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.

REGISTERED NURSE GARFIELD COUNTY JAIL The Garfield County Jail is accepting resumes for a Registered Nurse.

• Must be able to work 12 hours per week, with times negotiable.

• Must be willing to work with inmates for medical reasons and pass out medications.

• Must be able to pass regular drug testing and background checks.

Wages are negotiable.

Please send resume and a copy of your Utah License to Garfield County Clerk’s Office, PO Box 77, Panguitch, Utah 84759.

Resumes will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on June 18th, 2021. This is a contract position without benefits.

HELP WANTED! BRYCE CANYON ATV ADVENTURES ATV GUIDE/MECHANIC Love the great outdoors? Want to ride an ATV for a living? Then this job is for you!

1 Part time position is available for an ATV Guide/Mechanic Pay rate: $10 an hour plus tips Hours: Hours vary based on ride schedules. Hours of operation are 8am-6:30pm.

Qualifications: Must have knowledge of ATV Maintenance and Operation. Great Customer Service skills.

Must be 21 years of age with a valid drivers license and a clean driving record (Insurance company will verify). Must be able to drive a van of passengers while pulling an ATV trailer. Guides will be trained on tours but will have to be confident in guiding inexperienced tourists.

Contact Kelly at 435-616-8768 or Nichole at 435-8345200 for any questions or to setup an interview.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITIONS Wayne School District is hiring for the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.waynesd.org.

Contracted Mental Health Therapist Preschool Teacher Behavior Technician Paraprofessionals to assistant in Special Ed. Cooks, paraeducators and substitute teachers Custodian at Loa Elementary Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications.

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.

TUES Mexican Casserole, Spanish Rice, Mixed VegJune 22nd gies, Tropical Fruit, Key Lime Pie WED June 23rd THURS June 24th

Chicken Sandwich, Mixed Veggies, French Fries, Salad Bar / Peaches, Cookie Tangy Meatballs, Cheese Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad Bar, Mandarin Oranges, Banana Cream Pie

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.

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

FRONT DESK OR DENTAL ASSISTANT ESCALANTE DENTAL Escalante Dental is hiring!

Come join our team!

• • • •

Front Desk or Dental Assistant

2-3 days per week.

Hours would be 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Experience preferred but not required.

Would start out checking in/out patients, answering phones, setting up appointments/etc. Eventually trained in all things front desk.

• Vacation and Sick Days, 401K • Wage negotiable based on experience.

Please email your resume to Tammy at: tpace@ waynechc.org or cness@waynechc.org

SANITATION SERVICE OPERATOR Wayne County is accepting applications for the following full time, benefit eligible position: Title: Sanitation Service Operator FLSA Status: Full time, non-exempt GENERAL PURPOSE Performs a variety of duties related to the operation of the Wayne County Long Hollow Landfill and the Hanksville Class II landfill.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under direction of the Sanitation Department Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED None ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Operate, maintain, and repair all equipment at the landfill. Loader, excavator, dump trucks, belly dump, dozer, garbage trucks, roll off truck.

• Garbage and trash collection and disposal within service area as needed.

• Move dirt and cover garbage.

• Work scale house and assist customers at the landfill as needed.

• Maintain all areas of the landfill.

• Deliver and repair garbage cans as needed.

• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Thorough knowledge of: hazards common to heavy equipment operation; equipment maintenance and repair standards; Skill in interpersonal communications and cooperative problem solving; the operation of heavy mechanized equipment as required, (i.e., Front End Loader, Dump Truck, Belly Dump, Forklift, Dozer, etc).

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; develop and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, subordinates, and the public.

2. Special Qualifications: Must posses or be able to acquire a valid Class “A” Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

Must posses a valid Utah Drivers License with no DUI, or no more than two (2) moving violations in the past twelve (12) months. 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.

Must be willing to maintain a flexible working schedule, and occasionally work weekends, holidays, and shifts. Must submit to and pass randomly administered drug tests.

3. Work Environment: Tasks require a variety of physical activities, occasionally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, and lifting. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds or more on occasion. Talking, hearing and seeing is essential to the performance of daily job functions. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and some creative problem solving. Daily travel in automobile or heavy equipment required in job performance.

Applications can be obtained from the Wayne County Clerk's Office, 18 South Main, Loa, UT 84747, or by calling 435-836-1300 and requesting one to be sent to you. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 18, 2021. Please include cover letter and resume, including references, with the application. Please call the Clerk's Office with any questions.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor

SENIOR CENTER MENUS BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center

P O S I T I O N S AVA I L A B L E: Front Desk Agents Laundry Services Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen

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

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

Email resumes and questions to: capitolreefciderworks@gmail.com

GLEN CANYON CONSERVANCY ESCALANTE VISITOR CENTER Escalante Visitor Center: Full-Time Position for Glen Canyon Conservancy Position entails: Providing excellent customer service while making sales and giving our visitors the correct information needed for their trip. As well as working with our partners at the Bureau of Land Management & Forest Service.

Position starts at $13.25/hr.

Contact Caitlyn Moore at Caitlyn@canyonconservancy.org or 908-705-0308.

HELP WANTED AUSTIN’S CHUCKWAGON DELI IN TORREY Austin’s ChuckWagon Deli in Torrey is looking to hire a dedicated, hardworking, responsible employee in the Deli for the season.

Please call Sheri at 435-425-3102 for more information

SERVICES

MEETINGS Tropic AA Meeting Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion. rtn

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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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