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Thursday, June 22, 2017
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Line Break Causes Torrey Culinary Water Supply Interruption TORREY – Turning on a faucet to find no-—or very little—water coming out of the tap can be alarming, to say the least. Late last week Torrey residents found themselves with this very unsettling experience. Soon enough, the Facebook posts started trickling in on the Wayne County Bulletin Board page. Some posters complained of low water pressure, but for others it was, “No water!” Over the course of hours the cause of the problem was found—a spring transmission line break. Meanwhile, due to the break, those who did continue to have water service were placed on a boil order for all water used for drinking, dish washing or food preparation. Torrey Mayor Scott Chesnut explained that, “There was a break on the main line up in Hell’s Hole. We found it Thursday and we turned the water back in to the system Thursday night at midnight, but the tanks had been drained and the system was drained.” With the tanks and system discharged, filling them turned out to be problematic,
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Following a water line break to Torrey Town's culinary water system last Thursday, water trucks from the Loa Fire Department delivered non-potable water at the Torrey Town office. Torrey Town also purchased bottled drinking water for residents to pick up. as people continued to use When the problem was water—what little water was discovered, Torrey Town isavailable, when they had it. sued emergency “reverse 911” “The biggest problem calls to residents on Friday, we had was we couldn’t get Saturday and Sunday regardpeople to quit using water outTorrey Water side,” said Chesnut.
Fire at Brian Head
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The Brian Head Fire started around midday Saturday, June 17, and grew very quickly through dense timber. The cause is still under investigation. The haze, as seen in this photo, is visible throughout most of Southwestern Utah. SOUTHERN UTAH - A Type 2 Incident Management Team took over the Brian Head Fire on Monday morning. Public and firefighter safety are always the top priority on wildland fires. The team’s objective has been to minimize fire spread and prevent damage to structures, infrastructure, all facilities, and natural resources. Aircraft are being used extensively to drop both water and fire retardant on the fire. On the ground, engines and crews are using roads and natural terrain features, such as meadows and ridges, to help contain the fire perimeter. Firefighters are using both direct and indirect tactics to contain the fire – direct tactics refer to working immediately adjacent to the fireline, while indirect actions occur further away, where firefighters can work more safely while taking advantage of terrain and other natural fuel breaks. The weather is expected to remain dry and warm over the coming days, with a chance of thunderstorms later in the
week. Winds should remain calm, which will aid firefighters in suppression of the fire. CLOSURES – The community of Brian Head is still evacuated and will remain so until fire managers are sure the threat of fire impact is gone. Highway 143 remains closed from Parowan to the junction of Highway 148 near Cedar Breaks National Monument. The Dixie National Forest has issued a road and trail closure as well to prevent the public from entering the fire area. The closure includes: Marathon Trail #3224 from Forest Road 048 (Sidney Valley), Sidney Peaks Trail #3210, Mace’s Run Trail #3219, Dark Hollow Trail #3232, Hendricks Lake Trail #3249, and Forest Road 047 (Brian Head Peak Road). The Brian Head Fire started around midday Saturday, June 17, and grew very quickly through dense timber. The cause is still under investigation. The fire is burning on lands managed by Utah Department of Natural Resources. Dixie National Forest
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
THURS. JUNE 22 - WED. JUNE 28
OH IT'S WINDY - Another bright sunny week ahead with few clouds predicted for the next 10 days. The wind will be stirring things up a bit, with the highs around 22 MPH, so crack that kite out and enjoy it. Temperature highs for the week in the mid 90s to the high 80s. Lows in the low 50s to high 40s throughout the week.
lands have not been impacted but are threatened. —Utah Wildfire
Summer Reading Program Kicks Off in Wayne County W A Y N E COUNTY - Our first summer reading program was a huge success with 62 CHILDREN in attendance! Paula Pace came and read a most hilarious book about a dog that didn't like his nickname, "Don't Call Me Choochie Pooh" by Sean Taylor. Tasha Brian from Brian Farm came and taught the kids about the importance of plants in our world, how to plant them and then let the kids take one home to plant. She brought a variety of flowers that work in the different areas the children come from. We were especially excited to see a vehicle full of children that came from Hanksville! There were flowers there for them that thrive in high heat! Thank you, Tasha, for thinking of everyone, for sharing your expertise and love of gardening. Next week we'll have our very own Miss Wayne County, Trena Wilson, here performing a skit, Paul Pace will be reading fun books and Loa Builders will be here with a special project for the children to build and take home. Not only do we live in a beautiful place on earth, the people that live here make it an even better place to be. BIG thank you to Paula Pace, Charlotte Williams, Elva Jackson and Brian Farm! Be sure and give them a thank you when visiting their store... The Bookmobile is cooperative agreement between the County and the State Library - a Division of the Department of Heritage and Arts. —Faun Jackson, TriCounty Bookmobile Library
Nominations Being Accepted for Volunteer Awards in Wayne County WAYNE COUNTY - Six County AOG/RSVP- The Volunteer Connection is gearing up for our Volunteer Recognition Event that will be held in September, 2017. We are looking for Outstanding Volunteers in our Community. This year the Lt. Governor, Spencer Cox, will be honoring the Volunteer with this prestigious award. We are looking for Nominations for this award. If you are in the Six County Region which includes: Sevier, Sanpete, Piute, Wayne, Juab, and Millard Counties and have a volunteer who you would like to nominate for this special honor, please submit the info to Six County AOG/RSVP. Our Judging Panel will we be looking at the following criteria: Longevity of volunteering, Average Number of hours volunteered each
week, Personal qualities making them an outstanding volunteer, Effect of the nominee’s activities on the quality of life in the community, Overcoming personal and community problems or challenges, Lack of Previous recognition of nominee’s contribution and any other outstanding qualifications. If these nominees are not chosen this year they will be put back into the pool for next year’s nominations. Please submit your nomination in narrative form by the deadline which is Monday August 7th, 2017. Info needs to be submitted to The Volunteer Connection 250 North Main, PO Box 820, Richfield Utah 84701 Any questions call, 435-893-0735 or 435893-0738 or email sbastian@ sixcounty.com. —Six County Association of Governments
Celebrate the life you have, not the life you could've had. —Magic Johnson
Readers pose with their 'high heat' flowers, which they learned to care for as part of the experiential education component of the Wayne County Summer Reading Program.
Shirley Torgerson to Retire After 33 Years CAPITOL REEF N.P. Following a long and distinguished career as Executive Director of the Capitol Reef Natural History Association (CRNHA), Shirley Torgerson has announced that she will retire on June 23, 2017. Shirley joined the CRNHA in 1984 with one bookshelf and a handful of postcards, and has navigated its development into the operation that exists today with a large selection of publications and theme-related items. She was also vital in the refurbishment of the Historic Gifford Farmhouse and the sale of pies that tie into the historic orchards. Chairman Newell Harward said, “We as a Board have had an extraordinary relationship with Shirley. She has led the Association, with
help from a professional staff, to an exceptional plateau. She will leave a legacy and an unlimited vision for the future of the Association. It is our desire that she will have a most pleasurable retirement.” Shirley will join in retirement another long-time employee, Operations Manager Diana Elmer, who retired in March of this year. We wish both Shirley & Diana all the best in their future endeavors. The Capitol Reef Natural History Association’s purpose is to support historical, cultural, scientific, interpretive and educational activities at Capitol Reef National Park through the provision of retail sales of educational products and services to national park visitors. —Capitol Reef Natural History Association
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Dear Editor, My family and I have just finished a 10 year project of putting together a book about my parents homesteading 160 acres in the foothills of Utah’s Uintah Mountains in north central Duchesne County. In doing research on this we found that my father, Ralph Nephi Rowley, worked for the US Forest Service and in 1938 and ’39, he was a foreman on two or three bug crews down in the Powell Forest. I have two pictures that had the names of the men on the back and I thought it would be interesting to see if anyone would know any of these men. This picture is of my father on the right and Quinn Roundy on the left. Quinn and my father became very good friends and stayed in contact for many years. I picked up a copy of your paper in Tropic a week or so ago. I was very interested in the story about the airplane that crashed in Wayne County in 1943. Enclose are the pictures and my check for a six month subscription to The Insider. Keith Rowley, Duchesne, Utah Courtesy KeitH roWley
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Insect Crew, Skunk Creek, Powell Forest 1939. Standing from left to right: Vay Barney, Escalante; Paul Cordan, Escalante; Don McEwen, Panguitch; Bill Vestal, Escalante; Lional Christensen, Escalante; Jerry Housten, Panguitch; Courtney Spencer, Escalante; Walden Davis, Panguitch; Ray Smith, Panguitch; Quinn Roundy, Escalante. Sitting left to right: Marion LeFevre, Tropic; Vern Ray, Tropic; Claton Porter, Escalante; Lowell Former, Panguitch; Bryan Porter, Escalante; Wallace Haycock, Panguitch; Earle LeFevre, Panguitch.
Grand Staircase Escalante Partners Statement on Zinke's Interim Report on Bears Ears National Monument Secretary Zinke’s decision today to recommend to reduce the boundaries of Bears Ears National Monument is a disappointment and a threat to all monuments under review, including the Grand Staircase-Escalante. After a “listening” tour that intentionally excluded stakeholders and a public comment period where the people of Utah joined with the American public to overwhelmingly implore the Secretary to make no recommendations altering our beloved national monuments, today’s news comes with little surprise. “Disregarding the very process this administration constructed, this report from Secretary Zinke is a blatant attack on a monument that has been decades in the making. Bears Ears already represents a compromise between Rep. Rob Bishop’s Public Lands Initiative and the requests of the Bears Ears Intertribal Coalition,” said Nicole Croft, Executive Director of Grand Staircase Escalante Partners. "This recommendation should be viewed for what it is: another land grab in a shameful history of violating the sovereignty of Native American people.” The vast majority of legal scholars agree that while the Antiquities Act grants the President the power to designate a monument, only Congress can modify the boundaries, and any attempt to shrink the national treasure that is Bears Ears National Monument through executive action would certainly be vigorously challenged within the courts. —Grand Staircase-Escalante Partners
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Insect Control Crews on Powell forest April 17-28, 2939. Photo 2. Front row left to right: Ed McLellan, Tropic; Ed Lay, Ernie Griffin, Golden Sugart and Hy Roundy, all from Escalante. Back row left to right: Courtney Spencer, Escalante; Porter Deuel, Escalante, Oliver Huntington, Hatch; Reed Wooley, Escalante; Earl Sawyer, Hatch; John Mecham, Hatch.
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More Grandparents are Raising Grandkids: 3 Things They Need to Know SOUTHERN UTAH From single parents to traditional and multigenerational households, modern families come in all shapes and sizes. But did you know there’s an uptick in the number of grandparents raising grandkids? According to data from The Pew Charitable Trusts, 2.9 million grandparents were raising their grandchildren in 2015 compared with 2.5 million in 2005. Oftentimes, grandparents become primary caregivers due to unforeseen circumstances. Here are three things those taking on this responsibility should consider. Protect their Financial Future A recent study found 30 percent of all households don’t have life insurance, according to LIMRA, a life insurance research organization. Grandparents should be sure this coverage is up to date. They might also consider purchasing term insurance -- life insurance issued for a limited period of time. More affordable than a whole life policy, it provides financial security for the golden years, helps supplement retirement income and can assist with
final expenses. A term life insurance policy can even help pay off a mortgage -- so grandparents have peace of mind knowing that dependents have a roof over their heads -and can also be used for other child-rearing expenses, such as college tuition. Keep Them Safe Accidental injury is the leading cause of death for children up to 14 years old, and more than a third of accidentrelated deaths happen in the home, reports KidsHealth. To create a safe living environment for younger children, secure large furniture to walls, purchase safety gates for staircases, and install outlet covers, corner protectors, security locks and appliance latches. It might also be a good time to update in-home safety features for grandparents, too. Handrails provide better grip on staircases, and anti-slip mats and grab bars in the bathroom can add extra stability. Promote Smarter Driving As teens get behind the wheel, encourage them to drive safely. A 2015 statistic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says six teens die every day in car crashes in the US, and this is the number one killer of teens.
Distracted driving is the cause of 58 percent of teen-involved traffic crashes, according to the National Organization for Youth Safety. Remind grandkids about the dangers of texting, using apps and changing the radio station while driving. Also, reevaluate your auto insurance policy. Talk to an agent about whether it makes more sense to add grandchildren to an existing policy or take one out for them specifically. Grandparents may be able to add grandkids as secondary drivers on a policy, but should be prepared to pay higher rates since teens may be considered high-risk. Look for a cost-effective solution, such as the Youthful Driver Discount offered by Erie Insurance. Eligible licensed drivers 20 and under can save up to 20 percent on their car insurance. Plus, drivers under age 21 who complete an accredited driver’s education course may also be eligible for discounts. Caring for grandkids can be overwhelming. However, preparation can help ensure your family’s safety and security. —StatePoint News
Wildfires Pollute More Than Previous Estimates SALT LAKE CITY - The amount of air pollution released by forest fires is three times larger than previous EPA estimates, and particulates can have a long-lasting impact on climate - according to two new studies from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Greg Huey, a professor at Georgia Tech, says smoke samples they studied contained a list of chemicals you'd expect from an oil refinery - methanol, benzene, other noxious emissions - which pose significant risks to public health. "As it gets drier, we might expect to have more forest fires and larger problems with air quality due to them," he says. "So our study
points out that we're really going to have to think about forest management and fire policies as we move ahead." A separate Georgia Tech study found that particulates from forest fires are reaching the upper atmosphere and staying there, which could speed up global warming. Scientists analyzed air samples collected by NASA aircraft some seven miles above locations across the U.S. Drought and warmer temperatures have been linked to the increase in the number and size of wildfires across western states. Huey notes the microscopic specks released by burning forests are especially dangerous for the lungs and heart. He says one way to limit
the amount of particulates could be to beat wildfires at their own game. "There's a pretty obvious candidate to look at, and that's to do prescribed burning because prescribed burning releases fewer pollutants per amount of fuel burned than the wildfires do," he explains. Previous EPA estimates for forest-fire pollution levels were based on samples taken on the ground during controlled burns ignited by forestry professionals. Huey and his team captured smoke samples by flying directly into three separate active wildfire plumes. —Eric Galatas, Utah News Connection
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ing the culinary water line break, the boil order and the need to ration water use. “We also posted on Facebook and put posters at the store and post office and businesses around town,” said Chesnut. “We turned it off at the tanks trying to fill the tanks. The ones [residents] on the lower end of the system never ran out of water, the ones on the higher ground were out for like three days, so we started with them and isolated them back in, like three blocks at a time. Three quarters of the town is back on water and is building,” said Chesnut. Chesnut said that the boil order from the state was still in effect as of Monday morning, although the State Board of Health took random water tests, and the tests came back
negative for harmful bacteria. Meanwhile, tankers full of water from Loa were made available for washing and flushing toilets, and Torrey Town purchased 60 cases of bottled water from Wal-Mart for those needing drinking water. As to the cause of the break, Chesnut called it an Act of God. “It’s nobody’s fault,” he said. “Age, weather, mother nature. The system goes through some of the roughest terrain you’ve seen in your life, and it’s the only way to get there. When it rains, we get flooding, and things break. It’s been happening since they put the system in in 1969 and it’s going to continue to happen." Chesnut said that the town is due for a replacement culinary system, and a ten inch line will be placed parallel to the current six inch line along the same route, so there will be two lines coming off
the mountain. At a projected cost of $2.4 million, Torrey Town has received a $1.7 million loan from the Utah Division of Drinking Water, and a $500,000 grant from the Community Impact board to complete the new water line. Ensign Engineering out of Richfield is currently working on the project plan, and once that is done the project will go out to bid and work is expected to take place this fall. Meanwhile, Chesnut says that it will still take some time for the culinary water tanks to fill, and the city is asking Torrey Town residents to continue conserving water while the regcharge takes place. “It’s going to take probably over a week to get back up to full capacity. Be patient. We’re doing what we can,” said Chesnut. —Insider
rattlesnakes space, to watch where you step, to watch where you place your hands when you sit down, and above all, to resist the urge to harass or kill a snake,” she says. Wilson says rattlesnakes are fully protected by Utah law; it’s illegal to harass or kill one. “Rattlesnakes are a very important part of Utah’s ecosystem,” Wilson says. “They control pests. And they’re fascinating to watch. Just make sure you watch from a safe distance.” Six rattlesnake subspecies live in Utah. The most common is the Great Basin rattlesnake. The Great Basin ‘rattler’ is found across the state. Rocky, talus slopes are the places in Utah where you’ll most likely encounter rattlesnakes. In fact, Wilson says there’s a good chance you’ve been close to a snake while hiking and never knew it. “A snake’s camouflage allows it to blend into its surroundings,” she says. “They’re tough to see.” If you encounter a rattle-
snake while hiking, Wilson recommends the following: Tip 1 - Remain calm. Do not panic. Tip 2 - Stay at least five feet from the snake. Give the rattlesnake plenty of space. Tip 3 - Do not try to kill the snake. Doing so is illegal and greatly increases the chance the snake bites you. Wilson says most venomous bites happen when untrained people try to kill or harass a snake. “Usually, the snake is simply moving through the area, sunning itself or looking for a place to hide,” she says. “If you leave the snake alone, it will leave you alone.” Tip 4 - Alert people to the snake’s location. Advise them to use caution and to respect the snake. Keep children and pets away. For more information, call the nearest Division of Wildlife Resources office or the DWR’s Salt Lake City office at 801-538-4700. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Rattlesnakes and Hiking SOUTHERN UTAH Rattlesnakes are found throughout Utah. Rattlesnakes are one of a handful of wildlife species that often strike fear in the hearts of people. But they shouldn’t. Knowing a little about the animal, and practicing a few simple things—like keeping your distance and not harassing a snake—can go a long way to keeping you safe. Krissy Wilson, native aquatic species coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources, says most rattlesnake bites happen when a person harasses or toys with a snake. Like most animals, she says rattlesnakes fear humans. “They’ll usually do everything they can to avoid us,” she says. “If a snake thinks it’s threatened, though, and there’s no escape, that can change. The snake might strike to protect itself.” Respecting the snake, and giving it plenty of space, are the keys to avoiding problems. One thing you don’t want to do is approach a rattlesnake. “I can't overemphasize how important it is to give
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June 22, 2017
FYI PanguItch
by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com If you are one of those that are included in the phrase “Some like it hot”, you are in luck. All of the west is under really hot weather conditions, it is supposed to reach 115 degrees in St. George this week. This is only 2 degrees off the 117 degree record for Utah. However this isn’t anything compared to Arizona, they are expecting 127 degree temperatures, supposedly their record is 125 and that is as high as their thermometers go. And this is still June. It is nice that we live in paradise where the low ninety’s is about as high as we go. This has been a really busy weekend; the highlight for the LDS faithful, was Apostle Quintin L. Cook, who came
here to address the Relief Society and Elder Quorum Presidents and their spouses, from 5 different Stakes on Saturday afternoon and the youth in the evening. His comments were very inspiring for all of those in attendance. This was a rare visit by one of the 12 Apostles, with over 3,000 Stakes Worldwide it makes it almost impossible for them visit each stake very often. Elder Cook would have conducted the services at our Stake Conference on Sunday, but Apostle Oaks was here in 2015 and so he went over to Beaver to conduct their services because the last time an Apostle was there was 30 years ago. With all of the dry weather and killer winds, the fire danger is really high. Friday night there was a fire near Circleville, that was about 100 acres, but it was contained. Saturday’s fire up at Brian Head is still out of control and has burned over 800 acres and destroyed one home. This fire is zero contained and is expected to grow larger as the weather gets hotter and the wind picks up. Over 700 people were evacuated from Brian Head City and only 100 were locals and the rest were visitors. Along those lines a call came in for the search and rescue teams to go to Red Canyon. It seems that there was a 100 mile race going on and many of the runners were overcome by the heat and had to be transported to the hospital. At this time I don’t know how many of the runners were treated, maybe by next week there will be some numbers. Running 100 miles in an ultra-marathon is crazy enough, but in this heat you are really asking for problems. However; who knew it would be so very hot! The BMW riders were here and even though they thought not many were coming, over 100 showed up. Because of a National Rally up in SLC, that will bring 7,000 riders to Utah, it cut into their numbers. But those that I talked to where thrilled with all of the scenery that we have to offer and many of the first timers will be back to explore more of our beau-
ty. The Lions Club fed them breakfast on Saturday morning and the Panguitch Fire Fighters fed them some of their deep pit barbecue and both meals got a lot of complements. Many of the Fire Fighters got called out on the runners in Red Canyon and the help was down to three. They got the meal out on time and Chief Dave Dodd’s; wife brought a lot of their grandchildren over to help save the day. “Sub for Santa” has always benefited from the BMW’s over the years; they have been one of the biggest contributors to the children of Panguitch, helping to see that they all have a happy Christmas holiday. “Thank You” beemers! These riders enjoy our area and they form large groups and sit around talking the evening away. This is a real life style that is fun and they spend much of the summer touring the country. Several came from long distances, a couple showed up from Maine. This weekend is another big weekend with the Balloon Fest in town. This year they have more than enough sponsors for the balloons. The balloons fly on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, providing that the wind will die down. It does seem like it is pretty calm in the morning though, usually the wind stops blowing around the first of July. Saturday is the big day for the Festival, starting off with the Lions Club breakfast, at Zions Bank, at 7:30 am. Come early and try and beat the long lines for this all you can eat feast of pancakes, bacon, sausage and eggs. The cost will be $7:00 for adults and $4:00 for kids from 6 to 10 and kids under 5 eat free. There will be vendors that will have all kinds of things that you can’t do without. Most of the afternoon there will be music playing and this will carry on till about 11:00 pm at night. All of our stores will be open and with the work going on at the theater, maybe it will be open for some great ice cream. In the morning the Harley riders have had a parade at 10:00 am in the morning for the last number of years and hopefully this won’t
change, there are many custom bikes in town and they are a delight to watch. The highlight of the weekend will be the Saturday night time Balloon Glow on Main and Center streets, with all of the ballooners coordinating their torches to go off at the same time. This really makes for some great picture taking moments. Many thanks to Don and Ron Brondz from Hanksville on their comments on my article concerning Secretary Zinke visit to Utah’s National Monuments. However 96% of the over 800,000 folks that wrote in to the formal public comment on the Bears Ears Monument, agree on leaving the Monuments alone. Secretary Zinke stated that even though this is “no doubt dead gorgeous country” and that it merits some degree of protection that it needs to be reduced in size. I wonder if the Secretary every looked into the history of the area, where artifacts were stolen and sold or that one of the Commissioners took it upon himself to ride his ATV through ancient burial grounds. The Secretary is extending the public comment session till July 10th. Perhaps the other 4% will join with the 96% and the Secretary will agree to leave Bears Ears alone. We did have some candidate’s that signed up for our local elections. For the Mayors position we have two candidates Marni J. Barney and Kim Soper and for the two four years term City Council position: Paul Dastrup, A.J. Johnson, Mack Oetting and Eric Palmer. Since there are not more than two candidates for each position, there won’t be a need for a primary. This is my favorite time of the year, these long daylight days. The Summer Solstice is this week and it will have the longest day of day light of the year. The down side of this is we will lose 2 minutes of daylight a day, (one in the morning and one in the evening) till the Winter Solstice in December. With time flying by so fast enjoy the sun while you can. Mack O.
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June 22, 2017
Wills, Trusts, and More
Digital Assets and Estate Planning Because we spend a lot of time online – banking, shopping, social networking, etc., a new category of personal property seems to have emerged known to estate planners as “digital assets.” Digital assets include any work or possessions stored on computers, hard drives and the internet. They include photos, videos, e-mails and playlists. People also store medical records and tax documents. More and more financial institutions encourage account holders to sign up for paperless statements. The list – and potential value – continues to grow. To complicate matters, each of the assets may even require different user names and passwords. When a person dies without a will (known as dying “intestate”), the state decides how that person’s assets are distributed. But digital assets such as e-mail and social networking accounts are so recent that most courts have not yet developed rules for how to distribute them
by Jeffery J. mCKenna when there are no instructions by the owner. Even when there are instructions, there are other legal hurdles. Just because you have a user name and password with the user’s consent, you could still violate laws by accessing the other person’s account because many social media websites have contracts that protect the privacy of users. Many people have arrangements to pay bills online or have assets online that are tied to PayPal, eBay or Amazon.com, etc. Business owners are also likely to store important information on computers, or have a domain name or a blog that can only be accessed by password or email. For now, until there is legislation enacted that makes it permissible to access online accounts with the consent of account owners, it is probably wise to carefully consider all accounts that are accessed online, including photo-storing sites, PayPal accounts, social media sites, etc. and commu-
nicate details to permit access to your personal representative or the trustee of your estate lest important information be inaccessible and lost. In conclusion, it would be wise to include with your estate planning documents a list of passwords and log-in information for all accounts that would be readily accessible upon your death. 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 435 628-1711 or email jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com
t H e Brother Bother
The terrified parents rushed their four-year-old son to the emergency room with a terrible cough, high fever, and vomiting. The doctor did a thorough exam, then asked the boy what bothered him the most. After thinking it over, he said hoarsely, "I would have to say my little sister."
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Recently, someone put up a handmade sign reading, "Scientists tell us that the sun will burn out in one and a half billion years. It is sad that this contractor will have to finish working in the dark."
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I'm not arguing; I'm just explaining why you're wrong.
Today's Thought
We never really learn how to act our age; we only learn how to act in public.
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At the company water cooler, I bragged about my children's world travels: one son was teaching in Bolivia, another was working in southern Italy, and my daughter was completing a yearlong research project in India. One co-worker's quip, however, stopped me short. "What is it about you," he asked, "that makes your kids want to get so far away?"
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As a waitress, I stopped at a table to see if anyone needed anything. The mother seated there asked, "May I have some more dressing for my salad?" "Anything else?" I replied thinking I could avoid making two trips. The little girl at the table knew how to take a hint. "Please," she added.
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O bituaries Faun Deleeuw Bagley
BICKNELL/KOOSHAREM - Faun D. Bagley, beloved mother, wife, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away from bladder cancer on June 13, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Draper. Faun was born in Bicknell, Utah to Hyrum and Anna DeLeeuw, the sixth of eight children. She graduated from Wayne County High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Utah State University. She married C. McKay Bagley in the Manti LDS Temple in June 1957 and then taught third and fourth grade at Fielding Elementary School. Soon thereafter Faun and Kay settled in Murray, Utah where they raised their family. Faun was the consummate wife and mother. She raised three wonderful children, often single-handedly, as her husband traveled frequently and was away from home for work and family responsibilities. She not only cared for her own children but also other family members throughout her life, showing them equal love and kindness. She was a hard worker making bread, canning salsa, bottling peaches, sewing, gardening, and cutting up deer and elk better than anyone. She was always willing to help anyone who needed it and worked tirelessly to do so, especially in her church callings. After her children were raised she continued her career, working at the Murray City Library for 20 years, cultivating her love of books and sharing that passion with her children and grandchildren. After retirement, Faun and Kay enjoyed spending time at their second home in Koosharem, Utah as well as camping, fishing, boating and hiking with their children and grandchildren. She was always a good sport, participating in these activities well into her late 70s. At the age of 79, she fulfilled a dream of international travel, embarking on a trip to South Africa followed soon thereafter by another to Thailand with her sister Betty and brother-in-law Homer. Faun is survived by her children Doug and Andie Bagley, Ann and Scott Hunter, Tammy and Bret Peterson; grandchildren Kim, Tyler, Sammie, Shayla, Jake, Trevin, and Kade; greatgrandaughter Joslyn; beloved twin brother Fay DeLeeuw and sister Betty Capener. Preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister Della Brian, brothers Vern, Wayne, Glen, and Max DeLeeuw. The family would like to extend special thanks to Mary, Marlee and Rocky Mountain Hospice for their exceptional care of Faun during her illness. Funeral services for Faun will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at the Belview Ward Chapel, 6300 South 300 East, Murray, Utah. Friends may visit with the family prior to the service from 2:00-3:30 p.m. Burial in the Koosharem Cemetery on Saturday, June 24th at 2:00 p.m. under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com
Martha Henrie PANGUITCH - Martha Melvina Jensen Henrie, 92, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Panguitch. She was born in Leota, UT on May 29, 1925 and was one of six children born to Oscar Jensen & Erma Rose Jorgensen. Martha was a beloved mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. She loved to quilt, crochet, cook, bake and can food. Many were blessed by the warmth of her quilts and their tummies were contented from her delicious homemade meals. Her warm smile, sincere kindness and infectious laughter were enjoyed by all who were blessed to know her. She is survived by her son, Donald (Sandra) Henrie; daughters: Erma Galloway, Linda (Terry) Thomas. Martha was blessed with 8 granddaughters and 17 great-grandchildren; also survived by her brothers: Alma & Elden Jensen; sister Mildred Thomas;. She will be greatly missed by her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Don E. Henrie; daughters: Saundra & Lori Ann; brothers: Raymond & Lynn Jensen. We find comfort in knowing that she is in heaven in the arms of her family and our Lord Jesus Christ. We are grateful for the good example she has provided us, the love she has so freely given and that we are part of her eternal family. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 12:00 Noon in the Panguitch LDS Stake Center, 550 South 100 West, Panguitch, Utah 84759, where friends may call from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Internment will be at the Panguitch City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com On behalf of the family, we wish to express our gratitude for your many loving kindnesses and support during this time.
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Cort Durfey
ESCALANTE - Our son and brother, Cort Michael Durfey, 20, returned to his Heavenly Father, June 15, 2017 due to injuries sustained in a tragic accident near Silverthorn, Colorado. He was born December 22, 1996 in Panguitch, the youngest of 5 children of Dirk and Eva Crosby Durfey. Cort graduated from Escalante High School. He had a fire cracker personality that will be missed by those who knew and loved him. Cort loved and played baseball, basketball, crosscountry, and high jump where he made friends throughout the state. He loved the outdoors and spent as many hours as possible hunting sheds. He earned his Eagle rank upon completing a project that restored the picnic area at Calf Creek Falls. Cort loved life and lived every moment to the fullest. He was always on the go and left a wake of friends wherever he went. He had the uncanny ability of making anyone he met feel as if they were his best friend and would be for life. Cort was loved by his siblings: Jerica (Robert), Keaton (Tannia), Clayte (deceased), and Kayson. He was a fun and energetic uncle to Clayce, Haven, Remmi, Liara, and Evi. His grandparents: Weldon and Marie Porter, Brent (deceased) and Shirley Durfey, and Bob and Karen (deceased) Crosby love and cherish the moments spent loving this young man. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 12:00 Noon, June 24th, 2017, in the Escalante Stake Center, where friends may call Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Escalante Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
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HELP WANTED JOB ANNOUNCEMENT LANDFILL OPERATIONS PANGUITCH CITY is hiring an individual to oversee Landfill Operations. Summer Hours are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm. Winter hours are Wednesday 3:00pm to 5:00pm and Saturday 10:00am to 12:00pm. Salary range is $10.00 to $12.00 per hour depending on experience. No medical or retirement benefits are available with this position. Must be willing to learn regulations concerning landfill and be able to lift 40 pounds. Duties will also include operating a dozer and directing individuals to proper dumping locations. Applications will be received until June 28, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. at the Panguitch City Office (PO BOX 75. Or 25 South 200 East Panguitch Utah, 84759). Panguitch City is an equal opportunity employer. Panguitch City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.
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HAS AN IMMEDIATE FULL TIME JOB OPENING FOR AN ENGINEER IN THE PANGUITCH AREA: We are looking for a team player in our OSP Engineering Department whose responsibilities will include field planning and preparing drawings for a Draftsman. Must be computer savvy and experience in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel and word. Candidate must have good communication skills. The successful candidate must have knowledge and at least 2 years of experience in fiber optic cable and copper cable networks. Great benefit package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement. Generous paid time off package. Submit resumes to: South Central Communications PO Box 555 Escalante, UT 84726 Attn: HR Or emailHR@socen.com
TICABOO - CUSTOMER SERVICE - Looking for a great summer job at Lake Powell? We are 10 miles north of Bullfrog, and are seeking Customer Service Representatives to work in our Outfitter Store, with boat and Razor rentals. Fun environment, great pay, employee housing available... come work the summer with a great group of outdoor enthusiasts! Call 844-662-2628 X-3 and ask for Amy or TJ. Make this the best summer ever! 6/15
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POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 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 rtn
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Town & County MEETING Board GARFIELD COUNTY Garfield County office hours are Mon-Fri 9-5, closed 12-1 for lunch. Commission meets the 2nd & 4th Mondays at 10am in the commission chambers, 55 S. Main St., Panguitch. Agenda deadline: noon Friday before meetings. Clerk: Camille Moore, camille.moore@garfield.utah.gov. 435-676-1120. Antimony - Antimony Town Council meetings are 1st Thursdays at 7pm at the Civic Center. Clerk: Roma Henrie, antimonytown@scinternet.net. 435-624-3488. Boulder - Boulder Town office hours: Mon 11-1, Wed 1-2. Council meetings are 1st Thursdays, 7pm at Community Center. Agenda Deadline: 48 hours before the meeting. Clerk: Judy Davis, boulderutah@scinternet.net. 435-335-7300. Bryce - Bryce Canyon City Council meetings are 1st and 3rd Thursday at 10am at the public safety building. City manager Jean Seiler, ajeansiler@gmail.com. 435-231-1603. Cannonville - Cannonville Town Council meetings are 3rd Wednesdays at 7pm., canvtown@scinternet.net, 435-679-8784 Escalante - Escalante City office hours are Mon-Thurs 8-4, Fri 8-noon. Council meetings are 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6pm at the city council chambers. City recorder: Stephanie Steed, escalant@scinternet.net, 435-826-4644 Hatch - Hatch Town Council meetings are 3rd Wednesdays at 7pm at Hatch Town Hall. Clerk: Jacie Torgerson, hatchut@ color-country.net 435-735-4364 Henrieville - Henrieville Town office hours are Mon-Fri 10-4. Council meetings are 2nd Thursdays at 7pm at the Town Hall. Clerk: Marie Jagger, henrievilletown@scinternet.net 435-6798581. Panguitch - Panguitch City office hours are Mon-Fri 8-5. Council meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30pm in the city offices. Agenda deadline: Noon Thursdays before meetings. Manager: Lori Talbot, lori.panguitchcity@gmail.com 435676-8585. Tropic - Tropic Town office hours are Mon-Fri 8-2. Council meetings are the 2nd Thursdays at 6pm at Tropic Town Heritage Center. Agenda deadline: 1st Thursday. Clerk: Marie Neimann, tropic@color-country.net, 435-679-8713. WAYNE COUNTY Wayne County office hours are Mon-Fri 9-5, closed 12-1 for lunch. Commission meets 1st & 3rd Mondays at 10am in the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 S. Main., Loa. Agenda deadline Thursdays before noon. Clerk: Ryan Torgerson, ryan@ wayne.utah.gov, 435-836-1300 Bicknell - Bicknell Town council meetings are 1st Thursdays at 6pm (7pm May-November), Bicknell Town Hall. Agenda deadline 1st Tuesdays at noon. Clerk: Connie Durfey, bicknelltown@scinternet.net, 435-425-3315 Hanksville - Hanksville Town office hours are Tues-Thurs 10-2. Council meetings are the first Thursday of each month, at 7pm in the Hanksville Town Hall. Agenda deadline: 1st Mondays. Clerk: Lisa Wells, 435-542-3451. Loa - Loa Town office hours are Mon-Thurs 10-5. Council meetings are 2nd Thursdays at 8 pm in Loa Town Hall. Agenda deadline: 2nd Tuesdays by noon. Clerk: Michelle Brian, 435836-2160. Lyman - Lyman Town Council meetings are the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Lyman Town Hall. Clerk: Dortha Chappell. 435-836-2346.Mayor Clenn Okerlund 435836-2826. lymantown@scinternet.net Torrey - Torrey Town office hours are Wed-Thurs 10-4. Council meetings are 2nd Thursdays at 6:30pm at Torrey Town Hall. Agenda deadline: 1st Thursdays by noon. Clerk: Paula Pace, paula@torreyutah.gov, 435-425-3600
South Central Communications is looking to add to our great team. This positions responsibility will primarily be drafting. The successful candidate must be computer savvy with an eye for detail. Experience in ESRI recommended but not required. Experience in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills. Competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Submit resumes to: South Central Communications PO Box 555 Escalante, UT 84726 Attn: HR or email to HR@socen.com
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LOOKING TO BUY Local Buyer wants your antiques! Also buys all Native American Indian jewelry, pottery, rugs, knives, also buys old windup clocks, pocket watches and old wrist watches. Or anything old. Call 435-676-8631. rtn
OFFICE SPACE RENTAL ESCALANTE - Commercial office space for rent at 520 West Main St., Ste. D. 9' x 15' unit, suitable for 1 or 2 person business. Perfect space for real estate, bookkeeping, attorney, software engineer, non-profit or any other small office business. Common space includes kitchen, 2 baths and lobby area. $350/month with annual lease. Call 435-826-4400.
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MEETINGS TROPIC TOWN 12 STEP MEETING - Tropic AA Meetings are held at the Tropic Town Heritage Center. Meeting Schedule: 12 Step & Tradition Study. Changed to Thursday @ 6 pm. Closed meeting discussion rtn
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LegaL Notices CERTIFIED LIST OF NOMINATIONS ANTIMONY TOWN MAYOR (4 Year Term) Vote for one: Shannon Allen COUNCIL MEMBER (4 Year Term) Vote for two: Marcus R. Gleave Becky Dean Roma Henrie, Antimony Town Clerk Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 22 & 29, 2017 ELECTION CANDIDATES BICKNELL TOWN Mayor – Mark Moosman Council Member – Kerry Stevens Connie Durfey, Town Clerk Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 15 & 22, 2017 ELECTION CANDIDATES BOULDER TOWN The following have filed Declaration of Candidacy forms for the Boulder Town November, 2017, election: Mayor - Steven Cox; Town Council:- Josh Ellis, A. Conrad Jepsen, Alyssa Thompson, Gladys H. LeFevre. Judith Davis, Boulder Town Clerk Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 15 & 22, 2017 CERTIFIED LIST OF CANDIDATES ESCALANTE CITY The following candidates have Declared Candidacy for the upcoming General Election on November 07, 2017 for Escalante City. MAYOR (4 YEAR TERM) (one vacancy) Melani Torgersen COUNCIL MEMBER (4 YEAR TERM) (two vacancies) Byron W. Ellis Marian Louise Barnes Mark Austin Dan’l Lindsay Dated: June 07, 2017 Stephanie Steed, City Recorder Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 15 & 22, 2017 2017 CANDIDATE FILING HANKSVILLE TOWN The following Hanksville Town residents have filed for the November 2017 Election: Kim E. Wilson – Mayor (4 year term) Jared Kent Jackson – Town Council Member (4 year term) Chylene Whipple – Town Council Member (4 year term). Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 15 & 22, 2017 NOTICE OF CANDIDATES FILED HATCH TOWN The following candidates have filed for office in the Town of Hatch: Mayor: Kevin Dix Eldredge Myron Ben Neilson 4 year Councilor: Anthony Dinges James Anton Kabonic 2 year Councilor: Chad Justus Russell Riggs Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 15 & 22, 2017 DECLARATIONS OF CANDIDACY LOA TOWN The following candidates have filed for office in the Town of Loa for the November 7, 2017 election. Mayor (4 year term): Cody Douglas Grundy 2 Council Members (4 year terms): Gary R. Brian Ryan G. Rees Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 22 & 29, 2017 CERTIFIED LIST OF NOMINATIONS PANGUITCH CITY The Following names will be on the ballot as candidates for the November 7, 2017 election. Mayor: Kim Soper Marni J. Barney (2) City Council Seat (Four Year Term): Eric Palmer Paul Dastrup J. Mack Oetting AJ Johnson Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 15 & 22, 2017 DECLARATIONS OF CANDIDACY TORREY TOWN Declaration of Candidacy for municipal offices of Torrey Town of Torrey Utah Wayne County 20A-9-203(10). Mayor 4 yr terms: Scott Chesnut Darrell H. Mensel 2 Council Members 4 yr terms: Pearl Thorndal-Stewart Patricia Kearney Don Gomes Paula Pace, Torrey Town Clerk Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 15 & 22, 2017 DECLARATIONS OF CANDIDACY ANTIMONY TOWN Declaration of Candidacy Mayor: Shannon Allen 2 Town Council Seats: Marcus R Gleave Becky Dean Roma Henrie, Antimony Town Clerk Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 22 & 29, 2017
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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 2018. This hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Wayne County Courthouse (Commission Chambers), 18 South Main Street, Loa, Utah. Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 15 & 22, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PANGUITCH CITY OPENING OF 2016/2017 BUDGET Panguitch City will hold a public hearing on June 27, 2017 at 6:45pm at the Panguitch City Office 25 South 200 East, to open the 2016/2107 budget. The purpose of this hearing is to finalize 2016/2017 spending and receipts. PANGUITCH CITY PUBLIC HEARING Public notice is hereby given that Panguitch City will hold a Public Hearing on June 27, 2017; at 6:50 p.m. to discuss: § Ordinance 2017-6, prohibiting retail tobacco specialty business. § Amend Ordinance 2016-06 regulation of Vacation Rentals. § Zoning changes of annexed property. The Public Hearing will be held during a regularly scheduled City Council Meeting at the Panguitch City Office; 25 South 200 East in the library conference room. Tyrissa P. Howell, Panguitch City Recorder Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 15 & 22, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GARFIELD COUNTY The Garfield County Commission will hold a Public Hearing on proposed Garfield County Ordinance 2017-1 An Ordinance amending the Garfield County Land Use Ordinance To prohibit smokeshops. The Public Hearing will be held on Monday, June 26 at 11:30 a.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Garfield County Courthouse. The draft resolutions can be viewed at www.garfield.utah.gov. Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 8, 15, and 22, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday June 26th, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: MINOR LOT SUBDIVISION PROPERTY BOUNDARY: BEGINNING AT THE POINT ORTH 88° 32'11" EAST, 956.56 FEET ALONG THE 1/16 LINE FROM THE CENTER SOUTH 1/16 CORNER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH, RANGE 5 WEST, SALT LAKE BASE MERIDIAN AS SHOWN ON THE PAUNSAUGUNT CLIFFS PHASE NO. 2 SUBDIVISION, RUNNING THENCE NORTH 88°32'11" EAST, 695.47 FEET ALONG THE 1/16 LINE; THENCE SOUTH 0°16'56" EAST, 330.97 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°35'52" WEST, 933.90 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF A 50.00 FOOT WIDE PUBLIC ROADWAY; THENCE ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) COURSES: NORTH 28°07'00" EAST, 273.92 FEET TO THE POINT OF CURVE OF A 100.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 70.79 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 40°33'45" TO THE POINT OF CURVE OF A 110.00 FOOT RADIUS REVERSE CURVE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 75.37 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 39°15'27" TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 6.339 ACRES Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 15 & 22, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOULDER TOWN The Boulder Town Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 5 at 7 p.m. in the Boulder Community Center Meeting Room, 351 No 100 East, Boulder, UT, to hear comments on an application to rezone the lot directly south of the school from low density residential to medium density residential. The application and supporting documentation is available for public review during office hours of the Boulder Town clerk. The public is welcome to attend the hearings or submit comments in writing to Peg Smith, at femmith@scinternet.net. Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 22, 2017 NOTICE TO WATER USERS The NONUSE application(s) below were filed with the Division of Water Rights. It is represented that additional time is needed within which to resume the beneficial use of water in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings as per Rule R655-6-2. 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, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours on or before JULY 12, 2017. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)5387240 for additional information. NONUSE 61-2444: Brandi Buck, Todd Fowler are seeking Nonuse period for 0.0042 cfs or 0.75 ac-ft. from the South Fork Sevier River (4 miles North of Hatch) for IRRIGATION. EXTENSION(S) 61-144(a26349): USA Forest Service is filing an extension for 0.034 cfs. from groundwater & Lars Fork Creek (13 mi. SW of Hatch) for STOCKWATERING. 95-5047 (A74803): Bertrand D. and Ellyn J. Tanner are filing an extension for 0.015 cfs and 1.256 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles SW of Torrey) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 15 & 22, 2017
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF 30-DAY OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT UPPER VALLEY LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST The Forest Service has prepared this environmental assessment in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other relevant Federal and State laws and regulations. The environmental assessment discloses the direct, indirect, and cumulative environmental impacts that would result from the proposed action and alternatives. This letter serves as notification of a 30-day Opportunity to Comment on the Environmental Assessment. The Upper Valley Landscape Improvement project proposed action first scoped on December 20, 2011. The proposal was provided to the public and other agencies for comment during scoping (December 15, 2011 to January 16th, 2012); and a 30-day Notice of Opportunity to Comment (NOC) period was provided to the public and other agencies from March 20th, 2013 to April 19th, 2013. Due to modifications of the proposed action and elapsed time since the 2013 comment period, an additional 30-day Notice of Opportunity to Comment period is being offered prior to the objection period required under 36 CFR 218. Comments received during the 2011 and 2013 comment periods have been considered through this environmental analysis process. Those who previously commented and meet the requirements of 36 CFR 218 Subparts A and B will still have standing to object. The Environmental Assessment and additional documentation, including more detailed analyses of project-area resources, may be found project website: http://www.fs.usda.gov/ project/?project=37898; or in the project planning record located at the Escalante Ranger District Office in Escalante, Utah. PROJECT AREA DESCRIPTION The Upper Valley Landscape Improvement Project is located within the Dixie National Forest in Garfield County, UT approximately 15 miles southwest of Escalante, UT. The project area is located within T35S R1W Sections 13, 24, 25, 35, 36; T35S R1E Sections 7, 17-21, 28-34; T36S R1W Sections 1, 2,12, 14, 24, 25; T36S R 1E Sections 4-10, 14-23, 26-36; and T37S R1E Section 4 of the Salt Lake Base and Meridian. The main access to the project area is along Utah Highway 12 which bisects the project area. The project area consists of 16,855 acres. The project area is mostly within the headwaters of the Escalante River subwatershed with the major drainages being Birch Creek, Upper Valley Creek, and Willow Creek. A small portion of the project area is within the Henrieville Creek drainage of the Paria River subwatershed. PURPOSE AND NEED 1. To improve and maintain a balance of Vegetation Structural Stage classes within forested stands. 2. To thin excess vegetation and to improve and maintain desirable forest and woodland conditions such as growth rates, vigor, stocking, structure, species and age diversity. 3. To provide forest products to dependent forest industries and for personal use. 4. To lessen risk of stand replacing fire by reducing ground and ladder fuels. 5. To improve and maintain stream channel and riparian area functioning. 6. To lessen risk of fires on the Forest moving to private lands and damaging private structures and facilities, and conversely, to lessen the risk of fires on private land moving to the Forest. 7. To improve and maintain wildlife habitat and range resources. MODIFIED PROPOSED ACTION The actions proposed by the Forest Service to meet the purpose and need include: Action 1 – Timber Harvest Group Selection Action 2 – Timber Stand Improvement Action 3 – Prescribed Fire Action 4 – Shrublands Improvements Action 5 – Steam Restoration Action 6 – Reduction of Fuels Adjacent to Private Lands Action 7 – Construction of Water Catchments HOW TO COMMENT AND TIMEFRAME This Notice initiates a 30-day Notice of Opportunity to Comment on the Upper Valley Landscape Improvement project. The Responsible Official for this analysis and decision is the Escalante District Ranger, Dixie National Forest, P.O. Box 246, Escalante, UT 84726. Given the purpose and need, the deciding official reviews the proposed action, the other alternatives, and the environmental consequences in order to make the following decisions: • The Responsible Official will decide whether to implement the Modified Proposed Action as described, a modification thereof, another alternative, or No Action; or whether further analysis is needed through the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement. The Environmental Assessment will be made available for administrative review before the final decision is made per Forest Service Objection Regulations at 36 CFR 218 subparts A and B. Written, facsimile, hand-delivered, and electronic comments concerning this action will be accepted for 30 calendar days following the publication of the legal notice for this proposed project in The Spectrum (the official newspaper of record for the Dixie National Forest). The publication date in the newspaper of record is the exclusive means for calculating the comment period for this analysis. Those wishing to comment should not rely upon dates or timeframe information provided by any other source. Regulations prohibit extending the length of the comment period. Additionally, pursuant to 7 CFR 1.27(d), any person may request the agency to withhold a submission from the public record by showing how the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) permits such confidentiality. Persons requesting such confidentiality should be aware that, under the FOIA, confidentiality may be granted in only very limited circumstances, such as to protect trade secrets. The Forest Service will inform the requester of the agency’s decision regarding the request for confidentiality; where the request is denied, the agency will return the submission and notify the requester that the comments may be resubmitted with or without name and address within a specified number of days. Written comments must be submitted to Terry Delay, District Ranger, Escalante Ranger District, P.O. Box 246, Escalante, UT 84726. The District office business hours for those submitting hand-delivered comments are: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Electronic comments must be submitted in a format such as an email message, plain text (.txt), rich text format (.rtf), or Word (.doc or .docx) to comments-intermtn-dixie-escalante@fs.fed.us and must include the project title “Upper Valley Landscape Improvement” in the subject line. Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 22, 2017