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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Utah Households May Get Relief from H.E.A.T
Roundabout Bryce
Only time will tell whether or not drivers will embrace Garfield County's first and only roundabout at the intersection of Hwy 12 and 63 by Kadi Franson
H.E.A.T program provides year-round energy assistance for eligible low-income households throughout Utah SALT LAKE CITY Amid another week of blazing hot temperatures, some Utahns are wondering how to keep the air conditioner running. Following record June heat, many households may have already noticed an increase in their energy bills. Fortunately, Utah’s Home Energy Assistance Target (H.E.A.T) program now provides year-round energy assistance so that eligible households can get help with cooling costs. H.E.A.T also helps eligible households pay for home heating and other energy costs. “With rising costs associated with housing, many families are struggling to make ends meet,” said Housing and Community Development Division H.E.A.T Program Manager Sisifo Taatiti. “Helping clients through this H.E.A.T Program Cont'd on page 2
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Construction is still ongoing for the new roundabout at the intersection of Highway 12 and 63 near Bryce Canyon National Park, and there has been some skepticism among drivers as to its effectiveness. This is the first roundabout in Garfield County on the state's roadway system. BRYCE - Leaving for work early, taking side roads home, downloading new audiobooks, being late. For the past few months, there’s been a lot of scowling about the new roundabout construction at the intersection of Highway 12 and 63, with epic tales
BIFF Rides Again in 2021 The Entrada Institute presents "The Final Fun-Tier—Films of Trent Harris" for this year's Bicknell International Film Festival
Courtesy Don Gomes
The 2021 Bicknell International Film Festival will take place on July 23 - 24 and is titled "The Final Fun-Tier—Films of Trent Harris." It will feature Harris' films "Rubin & Ed" and the world premiere of "Echo People." BICKNELL - The Bicknell International Film Festival (BIFF) 2020 got caught in the web of COVID cancellations, but the Entrada Institute is excited and committed to revive the event in 2021! "The Final Fun-Tier— Films of Trent Harris," presented by the Entrada Institute, will happen July 23 - 24. The usual antics will include a caravan from Torrey to Bicknell, screening of films Friday and Saturday, a costume contest, and door prizes worth…hundreds of cents. Trent Harris is the Festival’s special guest. Trent was a co-founder of BIFF in 1995. His film “Rubin & Ed” will be the feature on Friday. On Saturday night, the world premiere of “Echo People” will be screened. This is a sequel
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to “Rubin & Ed” and promises to include all that made it a cult favorite. Films will be shown at the Bicknell Theater. On Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m., Trent and two of his actors, Stefene Russell and Pat Collins, will be part of a forum at Robbers Roost in Torrey. Critics have called the films of Trent Harris absurd, pointless, hysterical, brilliant, and one of a kind. “The Independent Film and Video Monthly” called Harris "one of America's premier cult directors." Just because he made it up, doesn’t mean it isn’t true. Tickets for the films and forum are available at www. entradainstitute.org. —Entrada Institute
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
THURS. JULY 15 - WED. JULY 21
Slightly lower temps and some much needed precip may be in our future, with highs for this week in the mid-to-upper 80s; lows in the 50s. Rain is forecasted, starting Monday, with chances in the 20 - 30% range until Wednesday. Fingers crossed!
of waiting in gridlock for an hour, flaggers enveloped in plumes of dust, jarring machinery noises, and the stench of hot asphalt. Each moment of frustration fueling rants in the break room or at the family dinner table. I reached out to Kevin
Boulder Planning Commission July
BOULDER - The July 2021 Boulder Planning Commission meeting began with Town Planner Lee Nellis going over recent Utah Legislature changes that affect local ordinances, including changes that must now be made to allow Internal Accessory Dwelling Units (IADU). The Town may create standards around IADUs, but may not otherwise limit them. Those who have them, however, still may not use them for short term rentals, except under the existing short term rental ordinance. Nellis will be working through other legislative changes, including changes that must now be made to the subdivision ordinance. A public hearing on the RV Park/Campground Ordinance followed. Questions and comments included defining what is meant by “food services” and why guest ranch units are more limited proportionally than RV parks and campgrounds. The given answer was that RV parks are only allowed in a commercial zone while guest ranches are an allowable use in the agricultural zone. Guest ranches are intended to supplement income, rather than to be an independent source of income, and can also be located in more residential areas. The public hearing closed and the ordinance was passed with a few changes, including editing wording about prohibiting RV condominiums and defining "food services." Following this was a conBoulder Planning Cont'd on page 6
Kitchen, the Communications Manager at the Utah Department of Transportation, to ask if there have been any issues with the road improvement construction so far, and Roundabout Cont'd on page 4
Primary Children’s Hospital Seeing Spike in Traumatic Injuries to Kids from ATV Accidents;
Experts Say Education, Safety Awareness, and Proper Gear Are Key SALT LAKE CITY - After seeing a spike in ATV-related injuries in kids, child safety experts at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital are reminding riders to wear a helmet and to use the right safety gear to prevent tragedy. Primary Children’s Hospital saw a 34 percent increase in the number of traumatic injuries in kids riding ATVs between 2019 and 2020. So far in 2021, the number of ATV-related injuries is on track to meet or exceed last year’s numbers. “Sadly, many children do not survive their injuries suffered while riding ATVs,” said Jessica Strong, community health manager at Primary Children’s Hospital. “Wearing a helmet, every ride, every time, and getting educated before heading out on the trails, would prevent many of these tragedies.” Karen Hale’s daughter Chelsea Anne Hale died in 2001 at age 20 following injuries from an ATV accident. Chelsea was not wearing a helmet. “We lost an incredible young woman with a bright future,” said Hale, a former Utah legislator and past chair of Primary Children’s Hospital Board of Trustees. “We hope other families do not experi-
ence such a tragedy.” “A helmet and other protective clothing while riding ATVs is critical to saving lives,” Hale said. “Riders need to be trained and should only use ATVs with the size and power that matches their size and experience level. This is a family matter that should be discussed so everyone knows how to keep themselves safe.” ATV and other “Healthy Kids” injury prevention initiatives are part of Intermountain Healthcare’s “Primary Promise” to create the nation’s model health system for children. Utah has more traumatic brain injuries among children than almost any other state in the country, according to the United States Centers for Disease Control. ATV crashes play a major role in that statistic. Children are 1,000 times more likely to be injured riding on an ATV than riding in a car, according to the Utah Department of Health. Emelia, age 11, was riding in a side-by-side ATV last September when it rolled and pinned her to the ground. The Las Vegas girl was flown from ATV Accidents Cont'd on page 3
Hale Summer Playhouse is Open Again! The Hale Summer Playhouse in Grover opens this season with a 3-day run of Over the River and Through the Woods on July 29
Courtesy Tim Dietlein
Over The River and Through The Woods is the first of two plays that will be performed at the Hale Summer Playhouse this summer. Pictured L to R are Hailey Smith and Don Crosby. GROVER - The Hale Summer Playhouse in Grover, Utah is opening its doors again this summer with the hit Broadway comedy Over The River and Through The Woods. After a seven year hiatus, Tim Dietlein, one of Ruth and Nathan Hale’s grandsons, decided it was time to bring back the magic and fun of live theater to Grover once again. The first of two shows slated for this summer, Over The River and Through The Woods, plays July 29, 30, and 31st for three performances, only. It is the hilarious and delightful story of a young man who informs his grandparents he is moving from New York to Seattle to take a new job. Not wanting him to leave, they will stop at almost nothing to keep him from going. A huge hit on Broadway,
What dreadful hot weather we have! It keeps me in a continual state of inelegance. —Jane Austen
our production in Grover will have you laughing and crying at the same time. A professional cast from a recent Hale production in Gilbert, AZ will be coming up to Grover to put on this incredibly fun and heartwarming show. It is definitely a must see! Always, Patsy Cline is the second show in the line-up for this summer. It is playing September 2, 3, and 4th and will be the first musical ever produced at the Hale Summer Playhouse. This production is not to be missed. Featuring Cori Cable Kidder as Patsy Cline, you will think you stepped back in time and are watching the real Patsy Cline as she sings her way through twenty-seven of Patsy’s biggest hits. Cori is coming direct from a ten week run at the Hale Centre Theatre in Sandy, Utah to play in Gro-
ver for just three shows! You definitely do not want to miss this special and engaging show. The show also features one of Arizona’s finest actresses, Alaina Beauloye, who will win your heart as Louise. With live music and fantastic performances, you will have the time of your life! Tickets are $22.00 and show time is at 8:00 p.m. Shows are at the Hale Summer Playhouse in Grover, Utah. The seating is general admission and reservations are recommended. Masks are optional. For reservations call (480) 772-6735, and for more information, contact Sandy at (480) 772-6735. —Hale Summer Playhouse
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July 15, 2021
The Wayne County Cruisers Add a Cooking Class, Rock Painting Class and ATV Club to Activity Lineup by Lisa Jeppson, President Wayne County Cruisers aka Senior Citizens
COVID Was Kind to WCWCD
tor Little Manual used number citations instead of explanations, not user friendly to public or trustees ( documents approved by trustees without having read them); 7) John Jackson, President, taught to run procedural meeting; 8) still inconsistent audio recordings, required by State, with availability to public three days after meetings; 9) leases posted on Utah Division of Water Rights website; 10) no indication of annual lease payments and water agreements; and 11) responses to GRAMA requests until last one 3/9/20, where copies requested and told to “inspect “ information at the Court House. [They are] legally required to give copies when in the best interest of the public. Some changes but still resistance qualifying for a request of a Utah State Auditor audit. Change is good. Oversight needs to continue. I can no longer do it, and I ask you, County residents, if you are concerned about your water rights, to take up the watch. What can you do ? Attend meetings, call your town’s trustee, and do GRAMA requests ( public way to get copies of information). Watch the Notice to Water Users in The Insider, and learn about your water rights. Talk to Ryan Torgerson, GRAMA officer. Call John Jackson, President WCWCD, for information and requests to speak at meetings. His number is available through Ryan Torgerson. I appreciate good changes completed by WCWCD, but they still have a ways to go and tend to fall back into bad habits and, thus, need oversight. I wish them well, and, if it is obvious that they discontinue their progress, materials are ready for submission to the Utah State Auditor. I thank any of you interested in helping them stay true to their public. Toni Thiriot, PhD, Grover
Current Critical Blood Shortage, Utah’s Two Biggest Healthcare Systems Encouraging Blood Donations
UTAH - Utah is experiencing the blood shortage being felt nationwide, and hospitals and blood suppliers are calling on donors to help address the critical need as demand increases during one of the busiest times of the year—trauma season. Officials from two major Utah health systems—Intermountain Healthcare and University of Utah Health— joined with two of the state’s leading blood suppliers— ARUP Blood Services and the American Red Cross of Utah—to address the shortage. They were also joined by two Utah patients (one an organ transplant donor and one a recipient), whose transplant procedure at Intermountain Medical Center had to be delayed and rescheduled due to low blood inventory. Experts say several factors are at play, including rising trauma cases and a spike in surgeries and procedures that were deferred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, donor turnout appears to be lower than normal this summer, as Americans get their COVID-19 vaccine and resume summer travels and activities. "We’re asking that Utahns step up and donate during this critical time," said Dr. Rob Ferguson, senior medical director of surgical operations at Intermountain
Healthcare. "It’s vital that we have enough blood to treat patients who are undergoing surgeries and procedures, as well as trauma patients who are brought in from the scene of an accident who are fighting for their lives." Blood is perishable and cannot be stockpiled. It has a shelf life of about 42 days, so it must constantly be replenished by generous blood donors. Type O is the most in-demand blood type and often the first to be depleted from hospital shelves during a shortage. Type O negative is the universal blood type and what emergency room personnel reach for when there is a no time to determine the blood type of patients in the most serious situations. Type O positive is the most common blood type and can be transfused to Rh-positive patients of any blood type. Twenty to forty percent of trauma deaths that occur after hospital admission involve massive hemorrhaging, and doctors need a secure blood supply to help fight those odds. To save a life in these circumstances, hospitals may need hundreds of blood products depending on the severity of the trauma. To schedule an appointment, go to: www.redcrossblood.org or www.utahblood. org. —Intermountain Healthcare
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The Wayne County Cruisers at Spectacle Lake. The Cruisers have recently added an ATV club to their activity lineup. WAYNE COUNTY - It seems like forever since the Cruisers submitted an update on our activities. We’ve added several new activities to the lineup. We have a cooking class, a rock painting class, and an ATV club. The cooking class has helped us learn nutrition and has added several new recipes to the book. We’ll resume classes in September. Our rock painting group will be painting rocks and hiding them throughout Wayne County for folks to find and enjoy. The ATV club has been on three rides so far. The first one was up on the Velvet Ridge, where several Cruisers have never been before. The views are spectacular from the rim looking out over the red rock of Torrey and the luscious green fields with the Fremont River running through them at the Lodge. Our second ride was on the Henry Mountains. It was a gorgeous day! We stopped at the King Ranch and looked around for a minute. Then, it was on to the top of the mountain, where the wind was blowing pretty hard and cold. Glad we all brought jackets. The last ride we took was on top of Boulder Mountain. We saw all types of wildlife from antelope to a mama elk with her calf. We had lunch at Rim Lake, where the fish were jumping (I wish I’d brought my pole). Then, we went exploring and happened upon a half-track that looks like it has
been there for 30 plus years. We’ll be taking our next ride on the 4th Wednesday of August. We’ve been on several day trips. The first one was to the museums in Helper and Price. If you haven’t been to the Mining & Train Museum in Helper; it is a must see. The second week of June found us in Panguitch at the annual Quilt Walk Festival. There were so many beautiful quilts, and the home tour was awesome. Next year, mark your calendar for the 2nd week of June to join us for next year's Quilt Walk. We’re excited to participate in the upcoming Wayne County World’s Fair in August. We will be hosting a Bingo game, the opening ceremony dinner and you’ll find us throwing water balloons at the parade on Saturday. So, watch out everyone; you might get wet. We’re also planning some day trips. Our next one will be on September 1. We will be traveling to Beaver County and exploring Mag’s Brothel, the coke ovens and trying to find the elusive obsidian beds. We’ll be having a picnic lunch in the trees somewhere. So, there are many exciting things for everyone to do. I hope to see some new faces and some old ones. Come out and enjoy life's pleasures. Remember to “Get out and LIVE!” Life is too short not to enjoy.
H.E.A.T Program: With rising
costs associated with housing, many families are struggling to make ends meet. Helping clients through this difficult time is important to us, and we believe it improves the quality of life for our fellow citizens across the state. —Sisifo Taatiti, Housing and Community Development Division H.E.A.T Program Manager H.E.A.T Program
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difficult time is important to us, and we believe it improves the quality of life for our fellow citizens across the state.” To qualify, a household must earn below 150% of the federal poverty level or about $39,750 per year for a family of four. Priority for H.E.A.T assistance is given to households with the highest energy burden in relation to the household income while considering vulnerable individuals such as young children, individuals with disabilities and elderly family members. Individuals can apply now for assistance if they haven’t applied with the program since October 2020. Last year, H.E.A.T as-
sisted more than 32,000 Utah households with their utility bills. The Housing and Community Development Division within the Utah Department of Workforce Services administers the H.E.A.T program through a statewide network of local community-based organizations. Funding for H.E.A.T is provided by the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program grant (LIHEAP) administered through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. To learn more about the program and how to apply, visit jobs.utah.gov/heat or call 2-1-1. —Utah Department of Workforce Services
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Wayne County COVID was kind to Wayne County Water Conservancy District (WCWCD) because there was no oversight after March 9, 2020—the last meeting I attended. WCWCD is a public entity supported by our property taxes. Their purpose was to distribute 50,000 acre feet of water granted in the 1960s. They couldn’t do it, so in 2006, WCWCD leased 49’000 + acre feet to Green River Companies to use and proof with the possibility of gaining ownership of 20,000 acre feet. In 2012, at a cost, WCWCD got back 2,000 acre feet to distribute to Wayne County residents. Unfortunately, WCWCD has been noncompliant with requirements of the Utah State Auditor who supervises them. Noncompliance included: 1) not posting public meetings or posting for trustee positions; 2) not recording meetings and inadequate minutes; 3) no by laws or procedures; 4) not distributing water with adequate documentation; 5) trustees not taking required classes; 6) not responding to GRAMA requests; and 7) refused public speaking at meetings. This is just some of the infractions. After several Insider op-eds bringing awareness to county residents, changes started occurring: 1) meetings posted timely to the Utah Public Notice website but no longer in Loa Court House; 2) advertising for trustees included information all residents paying taxes including part timers are eligible for trustee positions; 3) some trustees completed required classes; 4) Court House secretarial services acquired; 5) Ryan Torgerson, County Clerk, is GRAMA officer; 6) Mark Ward, lawyer, “hired” (no legally required written representation agreement) to write bylaws/procedures based on the Utah State Audi-
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July 15, 2021
Utahns Concerned Over High Court Ruling on AZ Election Laws
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Many voting-rights advocates believe Utah's election system works well in terms of efficiency and fairness, but they're also concerned recent court rulings could prompt changes. SALT LAKE CITY - In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a pair of Arizona "election security" laws that many experts believe will suppress votes in the next election. In a six-to-three conservative-liberal split, the justices upheld Arizona laws requiring voters to cast a ballot only in their assigned precinct, and making it illegal to collect ballots and drop them off at an elections office. In Utah, voting-rights advocates are concerned it could pave the way for changes, even though they see the state's election system as fair and efficient. Josh Sellers, associate professor of law for the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, agreed the decision could embolden other legislatures to adopt laws aimed at voter suppression. "There are these laws at issue in this case, but there's
all the other prospective laws that are on the horizon, so we have to kind of wait and see what other laws are implemented before the next election," Sellers cautioned. "But there's certainly the possibility that these laws threaten to, I think, decrease voter turnout. That concerns me." Sellers, who teaches voting-rights law, says lower courts ruled the Arizona laws appeared to be aimed at making voting more difficult for people of color. Republicans say their goal in passing stricter laws is to make sure elections are secure. Katie Matheson, communications director of Alliance for a Better Utah, believes the state already has one of the better voting systems in the country, but she is concerned some lawmakers may be tempted to tinker with it. "We do know that there are some lawmakers, that we're keeping a close eye on, who we're worried may want
to implement more voting restrictions as time goes on," Matheson explained. "And they see their colleagues in other states around the country implement voting restrictions." Sellers added it is now up to Congress to pass a votingrights bill to establish basic election rules. "There is a bill that's under consideration, named after the late Congressman John Lewis, that would restore the pre-clearance regime that used to be in effect," Sellers noted. "That would require states to get preapproval before enacting voting laws and regulations." Since the November election, more than a dozen states have passed laws that restrict voter access to the polls. Sellers believes many will be challenged in the courts before the 2022 election, but this ruling will make those cases harder to win.
ATV Accidents: A helmet and other protective clothing
while riding ATVs is critical to saving lives. Riders need to be trained and should only use ATVs with the size and power that matches their size and experience level. This is a family matter that should be discussed so everyone knows how to keep themselves safe. —Karen Hale, her daughter Chelsea Anne Hale died in 2001 at age 20 following injuries from an ATV accident
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Sanpete County, Utah, to Primary Children’s Hospital for treatment. Doctors say it’s miraculous she survived. “She had broken facial bones and a broken collarbone, and had three cardiac arrests,” Emelia’s mother Jessica said. “Surgeons had to reattach her trachea to her lung, and she underwent weeks of rehab to following oxygen deprivation to her brain. It’s amazing, seeing her heal as quickly as she did.” Emelia’s mother says her helmet saved the girl’s life. But she later learned that Emelia’s seatbelt was not securely fastened, and she fell out while other passengers remained in their seats during the crash. “Adults should make sure seatbelts are secure for all children before driving,” the mother said. “Families should talk about rules before they ride, such as not riding with new drivers or others without permission, and never leave the keys in an unattended ATV. Also, if you know you’ll be in a no-service zone, make a plan so you have a way to call for help in an emergency.” Chris Haller, off-highway vehicle (OHV) program coordinator for the Utah Department of Natural Resources, says there has been an uptick in OHV ownership during the pandemic, with 17,000 new vehicles registered in 2020. The state now has 214,000 registered OHVs. “More people on Utah’s 80,000 miles of trails is a good thing,” Haller said. “A lot of the injuries we see, though, are happening to people new to the sport, often because these
vehicles handle very differently from a regular vehicle. Getting educated before your ride and taking eight seconds to click your seatbelt and buckle your helmet, makes a huge difference in safety.” Utah’s ATV safety certification course is offered in person and online at ohv.utah.gov, where Utah trail maps, laws and rules, and events also are found. Every rider should be certified, but for children under 16 or without a driver license, it’s the law, Strong said. Strong offers these additional tips to keep kids safe on ATVs: • Replace helmets that have been worn in a crash or expired (helmets are designed to last two to five seasons). • Make sure the helmet fits you and your children before the first ride of the year. Remember, kids outgrow helmets like they outgrow everything else. • Ensure you and your children know how to ride. • Protect yourself from head to toe with a helmet, goggles, long-sleeve shirt, gloves, sturdy pants, and over-the-ankle boots. • Be responsible for your ride and keep yourself and others safe. Stick to the right
number of riders per ATV, including the right age and size for the vehicle. • Don’t ride beyond your skill level. Stay off paved roads. Emelia’s mother Jessica hopes these safety tips can help others avert the near tragedy her family faced. Today, Emelia shows no sign of the injury she suffered last September. She continues to play violin, make unique art from all-recycled materials, and is happy to show her back handsprings to her therapists using Intermountain Telehealth. “I know that these kinds of accidents don’t always have a good outcome,” Jessica said. “We’re just grateful to have our daughter and to have a second chance to be her mom and dad, and we hope our story can help others.” Intermountain Healthcare’s “Primary Promise,” a historic investment of at least $500 million to create the model health system for children, will be shared by Intermountain Healthcare and community philanthropic support through an emerging campaign organized by Intermountain Foundation. —Intermountain Healthcare Primary Children's Hospital
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Roundabout: The UDOT road improvement project includes the roundabout near Bryce, as well as pavement work all the way down to Henrieville and has a price tag of about 9.5 million (1.5 million for the roundabout).
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he mentioned the impact on the public. “Record-high traffic volumes contributed to much longer delays than we anticipated during three critical flagging operations.
We are working to ensure that any future impacts are limited by shifting work to nights and early mornings where we deem delays would be excessive.” In the midst of the shared camaraderie against our new common enemy, road con-
struction, I have yet to hear much by way of optimism. Sandy Francisco, the Postmaster at Bryce, drives from Tropic to Bryce Canyon City every day for work and has to cross through the construction site. “I’m not so sure it’s going to solve their
"Megadrought" Along Border Strains US-Mexico Water Relations
by Robert Gabriel Varady, Research Professor of Environmental Policy, University of Arizona; Andrea K. Gerlak, Professor, School of Geography, Development and Environment, University of Arizona; and Stephen Paul Mumme, Professor of Political Science, Colorado State University; The Conversation U.S. / MEXICO - The water across the border to the was silent on conservation. United States and Mexico are U.S. Each acre-foot can sup- For all its strengths, it simply tussling over their dwindling ply a U.S. family of four for allocates the water of the Rio shared water supplies after one year. Grande and Colorado rivers. It years of unprecedented heat Water conflicts does not contemplate the enviand insufficient rainfall. In the fall of 2020, crisis ronmental side of water use. Sustained drought on erupted in the Rio Grande ValBut the treaty is reasonthe middle-lower Rio Grande ley after years of rising ten- ably elastic, so its members since the mid-1990s means sions and sustained drought can update it as conditions less Mexican water flows to that endangered crops and change. In recent years, conthe U.S. The Colorado River livestock in both the U.S. and servation organizations and Basin, which supplies seven Mexico. scientists have promoted the U.S. states and two Mexican In September 2020, Texas environmental and human states, is also at record low Gov. Greg Abbott declared that benefits of restoration. New levels. “Mexico owes Texas a year’s Colorado River agreements A 1944 treaty between worth of Rio Grande water.” now recognize ecological resthe U.S. and Mexico governs The next month, workers in toration as part of treaty-based water relations between the Mexico released water from a water management. two neighbors. The Interna- dammed portion of Mexico’s Environmental projects tional Boundary and Water Río Conchos destined to flow are underway in the lower Commission it established to across the border to partially Colorado River to help restore manage the 450,000-square- repay Mexico’s 345,600-acre- the river’s delta, emphasizing mile Colorado and Rio foot water debt to the U.S. native vegetation like willows Grande basins has done so Frustrated farmers and and cottonwoods. These trees adroitly, according to our re- protesters in the Mexican state provide habitat for such atsearch. of Chihuahua clashed with risk birds as the yellow-billed That able management Mexican soldiers sent to pro- cuckoo and the Yuma clapper kept U.S.-Mexico water rela- tect the workers. A 35-year-old rail, and for numerous spetions mostly conflict-free. But farmer’s wife and mother of cies that migrate along this it masked some well-known three was killed. desolate stretch of the Pacific underlying stresses: a popuMexico also agreed to Flyway. lation boom on both sides of transfer its stored water at Currently, no such envithe U.S.-Mexico border, cli- Amistad Dam to the U.S., ful- ronmental improvements are mate change and aging water- filling its obligation just three planned for the Rio Grande. works. days before its Oct. 25, 2020 But other lessons learned 1944 to 2021 deadline. That decision satis- on the Colorado are now beThe mostly semiarid fied its water debt to the U.S. ing applied to the Rio Grande. U.S.-Mexico border region under the 1944 treaty but jeop- Recently, Mexico and the U.S. receives less than 18 inches ardized the supply of more created a permanent binaof annual rainfall, with large than a million Mexicans living tional advisory body for the areas getting under 12 inches. downstream of Amistad Dam Rio Grande similar to the one That’s less than half the aver- in the Mexican states of Coa- established in 2010 to oversee age annual rainfall in the U.S., huila and Tamaulipas. the health and ecology of the which is mainly temperate. The U.S. and Mexico Colorado. The 1940s, however, pledged to revisit the treaty’s Another recent agreewere a time of unusual wa- Rio Grande water rules in ment permits each country to ter abundance on the treaty 2023. monitor the other’s use of Rio rivers. When American and The drought dilemma on Grande water using common Mexican engineers drafted the Colorado River is simi- diagnostics like Riverware, the 1944 water treaty, they did larly dire. The water level at a dynamic modeling tool for not foresee today’s prolonged Lake Mead, a major reservoir monitoring water storage and "megadrought." for communities in the lower flows. Mexico also has agreed Nor did they anticipate Colorado River Basin, has to try to use water more effithe region’s rapid growth. dropped nearly 70% over 20 ciently, allowing more of it to Since 1940, the population of years, threatening the water flow to the U.S. the 10 largest pairs of cities supply of Arizona, California Newly created joint that straddle the U.S.-Mexico and Nevada. teams of experts will study border has mushroomed nearIn 2017, the U.S. and treaty compliance and recomly twentyfold, from 560,000 Mexico signed a temporary mend further changes needed people to some 10 million “shortage-sharing solution.” to manage climate-threatened today. That agreement, forged un- waters along the U.S.-Mexico This growth is powered der the authority of the 1944 border sustainably and coopby a booming, water-depen- treaty, allowed Mexico to store eratively. dent manufacturing industry part of its treaty water in U.S. Incremental treaty modiin Mexico that exports prod- reservoirs upstream. fications like these could palucts to U.S. markets. IrrigatSaving a strained treaty pably reduce the past year’s ed agriculture, ranching and Water shortages along tensions and revitalize a mining compete with grow- the U.S.-Mexico border also landmark U.S.-Mexico treaty ing cities and expanding in- threaten the natural environ- that’s buckling under the enordustry for scarce water. ment. As water is channeled to mous strain of climate change. Today, there’s simply not enough of it to meet demand in the border areas governed by the 1944 treaty. farms and cities, rivers are deThis article was originalThree times since 1992 prived of the flow necessary to ly published in The ConversaMexico has fallen short of support habitats, fish popula- tion on July 1, 2021. its five-year commitment to tions and overall river health. send 1.75 million acre-feet of The 1944 water treaty
problem,” she said. “They told us that it would help prevent high-impact collision fatalities. In 40 years as an EMT, I never saw a high-impact collision fatality at that location. There have been wrecks but no fatalities. It’s confusing.” It’s no wonder that local citizens are skeptical—this will be the first roundabout in Garfield County on the state’s roadway system. What is a roundabout, anyway? A modern roundabout is a type of circular intersection in which traffic flows in one direction around a central island, and priority is typically given to traffic already in the circle. To use one properly, the driver must slow down, look for approaching pedestrians, and give the right of way to them if they are trying to cross. If nobody is walking by, the driver can approach the roundabout, yielding to any traffic within. When there is a gap in traffic, the driver follows signs to enter the circle in a counterclockwise direction and then signals to exit at the desired location. The entire road improvement project includes the new roundabout, as well as pavement work all the way down to Henrieville. With a price tag of about 9.5 million dollars (1.5 million of that for the roundabout), and a schedule that extends from mid-April to mid-September 2021, the construction work will be with us for a while. That said, when I last spoke to Kitchen, he mentioned that they were two weeks ahead of schedule. So, why a new roundabout as opposed to a standard traffic light? When used correctly, roundabouts have several benefits that stoplights do not. They are safer because there are fewer opportunities for head-on and t-bone collisions due to their design. They have the effect of slowing drivers down to around 20 mph as they approach. This contrasts with the tendency of drivers to speed up at a yellow light, which increases the risk of a crash. Because roundabouts do not need the electrical wiring that is necessary for traffic signals, they have lower operating and maintenance costs. Designed to encourage the flow of traffic, roundabouts cause fewer delays. This results in less frustration, idling, and air pollution. Drivers at stoplights tend to focus on the green light to tell them when to go and can neglect to scan the area, which might result in injury to pedestrians or hitting obstacles in the roadway. Roundabouts require drivers to be more aware of their surroundings and to take ownership of their driving etiquette, reducing the risk of injury to others with proper use. They allow for safe and easy U-turns. And finally, not that I’ve ever noticed this as an issue in our area, roundabouts prevent thrill-seekers from erupting at the turn of a green light into a
high-speed drag race. As far as the downsides, much of them stem from roundabouts being an unfamiliar driving concept to many Americans. There is a learning curve. This learning curve is compounded by disorientation. Since motorists often have experience with other circular designs, such as rotaries or neighborhood traffic circles, they assume that modern roundabouts will have the same operating instructions. This can cause incorrect usage and curb public enthusiasm. This ties in with the need for local governments to hold public forums that allow for community discussion and buy-in before moving forward with construction. Confusion can also increase with the complexity of the design. Lucky for us, our new roundabout is a simple one with a single lane. Contrast this to the Magic Roundabout in Swindon, England, an advanced driving puzzle
Roundabouts weren’t adopted in our country until 30 years ago, with the first one being constructed in Summerlin, Nevada in the summer of 1990, much to the local community’s dismay. The public resistance in Summerlin mirrored that of the UK in the 1960s, with negative opinions diminishing after the roundabout had been in use for a time. In Carmel, Indiana, one mayor became a true roundabout convert, actively promoting their construction and replacing as many stoplights as he could. Mayor James Brainard was so enthusiastic about the potential of roundabouts to contribute to a safer city that Carmel now has 138 of them, more than any other city in the country. According to the Carmel city website, car-related injuries have reduced by about 80 percent and the number of accidents by about 40 percent. Other cities are equally enthusiastic. In Bend, Oregon, a network of roundabouts has become a destination for public art, and the local tourism office offers free maps for drivers to embark on a “Roundabout Art Route.” The route features a collection of over twenty sculptures installed within the roundabout isGraphic Courtesy udot.gov lands, and drivers Map of the SR 12 Corridor Renovaare offered prizes for tion Project. visiting 10 or more. that would tie up the motorists I thought it might be diffiof S.R. 12 into the hairiest of cult to appreciate art while knots. driving but then realized that A Short History of you could just go around Roundabouts and around as many times as Circular junctions have you wanted, like when Clark been in use around the world Griswold got stuck in a Lonsince the 1700s, and those don roundabout in National early predecessors have Lampoon’s Europe Family evolved to become the mod- Vacation. ern roundabouts of today. In Inspired by all the roundfact, much of the construction about art, I thought of the of traffic circles and rotaries Cow Elk sculpture in Boulder ceased around the 1950s, and Town Park. I imagined how many have been removed or Bryce Canyon City might converted into roundabouts. invite Utah artist Joe Pachak The earlier versions of today’s to install one of his spectacumodern roundabout were lar willow branch sculptures. similar only in their circular I envisioned a mule deer, or design—otherwise, they were an elegant family of prongoften governed by different horn to remind drivers of road rules, sometimes requir- how often they cross Scenic ing drivers to speed up and Highway 12. A celebration merge to enter, or to stop at a of place that would serve as a traffic light before entering. welcome to motorists turning Widespread use of the into Bryce Canyon. modern roundabout did not When I asked Kevin begin until the 1960s when the Kitchen what beautification United Kingdom’s Transport efforts were in store for our Research Laboratory re-engi- new roundabout, he told me, neered the older circular inter- “We are working with Bryce sections. This revamp incor- Canyon City and Ruby's Inn porated new guidelines such to place some large sandas “priority rule,” which gives stone rocks in the middle of drivers within the roundabout the roundabout along with the right of way over those that a Bryce Canyon red rock are entering, who must yield. mulch. We will be grading Over time, improve- all other impacted areas and ments made roundabouts a then seeding to match existsafe and efficient alternative ing vegetation.” to other traffic intersection Well, here in Garfield designs. Roundabouts are pro- County, we do know how to lific across Europe nowadays, find beauty in rocks. with over 30,000 in France Only time will tell if our alone. The UK is even home new roundabout will become to a “Roundabout Appre- a local amenity or something ciation Society.” Their Presi- that makes us all a little loopdent, Kevin Beresford, says, ier. Next year, when we’ve “There’s nothing more expres- had some time to get familiar sive than a roundabout. To us, with it, we can circle back to to our society, they’re like an the issue. Until then, wishoasis on a sea of tarmac. They ing all readers patience as we lift our sagging spirits on long, await the new and improved tiresome journeys.” roadways, and a big thank The United States has you to the construction crews. been slower to appreciate the For questions about the impact on our sagging spirits, roundabout or repaving work with much of the expressive- underway, contact sr12corness directed at roundabouts ridor@utah.gov or visit udot. consisting of colorful obsceni- utah.gov/sr12corridor for ties instead. more information. “It’s the stupidest thing they’ve ever created. I’m not happy about it at all,” one local driver told me. He went on to note that in twenty years of driving through the intersection of 12 and 63, he’s never had a close call. Now, he went on, he has close calls all the time with people who are confused and don’t know to yield before entering.
July 15, 2021
Wills, Trusts, and More
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I Have Three Children and a Ranch by Jeffery J. McKenna I have encountered many clients that have a ranch or business that they have devoted much of their life to developing and growing. To them, it is very difficult to consider the ranch or business as just another monetary asset. In planning for these special assets, special considerations should be addressed. What if your ranch or business represents the majority of your estate, but you do not wish your ranch or business be distributed equally among your children? There is an alternative to accomplish your objective. You can create additional liquid assets in your estate at the time of your death, which could be used to equalize the assets of the children who are not involved in the ranch or business. This strategy is accomplished through the use of life insurance held in a trust. The life insurance proceeds are first used to equalize the assets to the three children, and any additional funds can be utilized to pay any death
settlement costs, estate taxes, or other expenses. Often the best vehicle to own and distribute the life insurance proceeds is a trust, which would hold the insurance death benefits for the use specified in the trust. This strategy avoids potential family conflicts which might occur if ranch or business assets must be divided equally among the children or even sold to equalize the inheritance to the children. Either outcome could dilute your chosen child's ownership to the point where he or she could not function adequately as the majority owner of the ranch or business. Since a ranch and most small businesses are not liquid and not easily marketed, a forced sale could be financially disastrous and foil your goal of having one child continue the ranch or business. The additional influx of liquidity from your life insurance proceeds, at the exact time it will be needed, can accomplish your objectives.
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NOW WITH A PANGUITCH OFFICE AT 46 NORTH MAIN STREET TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AND AROUND GARFIELD COUNTY. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead. He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 6281711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com.
Our four-year-old daughter was staying at her grandparents' house for a few days. At bedtime the first night, she told her grandmother that when she had bad dreams, she got into bed with her mommy and daddy. "You know," her grandmother reassured her, "everyone has bad dreams sometimes." Carrie looked at her with interest and asked, "Whose bed do you get into when you have one?"
Deposit
One day, a young man went up to the teller window at the bank and whispered, "Please, deposit this hundred dollars in my savings account." The teller handled the transaction and whispered back, "Have a good day." He started to leave but changed his mind. "I'm sorry we have to whisper," he said, "but if my car knows I've deposited money, it'll break down again." With his finger to his lips, he tiptoed out.
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l A u G h i N g pOiNt!! Getting Frisky
Recently, Barbara took her cat Frisky to the vet. After Barbara had signed in and taken a seat to wait for an examination room to become available, a woman came in with her dog, cat and two very energetic little girls, ages 4 and 2. The little girls were all over the waiting room wanting to pet the animals and talk with the owners. Frisky was in a carrier that was hard to see into, but that didn't stop the girls from coming over and asking about the cat. At that moment, the nurse opened the door and said, "We're ready for Frisky." As Barbara stood up to walk into the examination room, the 4-year-old looked up at Barbara and said "your name is Frisky?" Needless to say, the entire room was in hysterics!
sudoku To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9
Today's Thought
I have to power walk early in the morning, before my brain figures out what I'm doing.
PUNishment Clones are people two.
THEME: KIDS CLASSICS ACROSS 1. E-wallet content 6. Pen ____ 9. *Rubik's ____ 13. Bryan Stevenson's "Just ____" 14. *____-Wan Kenobi 15. Egyptian falcon-headed deity 16. Top of a steeple 17. *"____-IAm" 18. Vernacular 19. *"Walking" spring toy 21. *Purple dinosaur 23. Foot the bill 24. Smidgen 25. *KIDZ ____ 28. Like a mattress? 30. Stay clear of 35. *Dumbo's were huge 37. *Arnold Lobel's "Frog and ____" 39. Emotional punishment 40. At the summit of 41. Young hooter 43. Shakespeare's hometown river 44. Increase rpms (2 words) 46. *Pinocchio or Baron Munchausen, e.g. 47. Retired, shortened 48. Soft palate vibrations 50. Bob of the boxing world 52. Bovine hangout 53. Give the cold shoulder 55. Unagi on sushi menu 57. *Place called Sesame 60. *Place for Pong and Pac-Man 63. Semolina source 64. It would 66. Mourning fabric 68. Arterial blood vessel 69. Atlantic catch 70. Partner of pains 71. Emeralds and rubies 72. *One of "Little Women" 73. Haul something heavy
This week's answers on page 10
DOWN 1. German river 2. Large edible mushroom, pl. 3. Seed covering 4. Substitute for tender 5. *Shenzi, Banzai and Ed in "Lion King" 6. *One in a pocketful 7. Lawyers' league 8. Horizontal bar dance 9. It's knee high by the Fourth of July? 10. Strong desire 11. Channel marker 12. Eastern Standard Time 15. What bullies do 20. City in Japan 22. Past tense of eat 24. Popular salad dressing 25. *Winnie and Paddington 26. Derived from oats 27. Utah city 29. Thanksgiving turkey, e.g. 31. Burn to a crisp 32. Václav of Czechoslovakia
33. Be theatrical 34. *One of the Darling children 36. Horse prod 38. Letter opener 42. More true 45. Bygone Spanish money 49. "He said, ___ said" 51. Place that attracts visitors, pl. 54. Ancient city in Africa 56. Cooler clime conifer 57. *"One, two, buckle my ____" 58. Four years in the White House, e.g. 59. *"____ of NIMH" 60. *____ Walker, American Girl 61. *"Matilda" and "The Gremlins" author 62. *"The Three Musketeers" sword 63. Tail action 65. *Huck's friend 67. Sixth sense
Solution on page 10
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July 15, 2021
FYI PanguItch
by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com
Courtesy Shawn Caine
The old Panguitch Elementary School has been demolished. A lot of things and records have fallen this last week, and since we don’t get any newspaper, here are some of them. Heat, heat, heat; there is only one place to get away from it, Cedar Breaks at 10,000 feet is the place to be. Las Vegas and St. George both tied their high temps, at 117 degrees, Death Valley 130, Palm Springs 122 and on and on. When we came back from Widtsoe for the Frandsen and Hatch reunions, we stopped at Joe’s market. At 6 p.m., it was 99, but a friend said out on the River Lane where he lives it was 102. The heat on our reservoirs is murder with all of the evaporation, however, our lake looks pretty full. I hear that they are draining Otter Creek so that there will be enough water to cool the coal driving generators in Delta. So, if you want to get in some good fishing, head on over to the creek. The weather people say that it will cool down a little this week, maybe, with some rain. The Harley folks were in town this last weekend, giving the motel some much needed business. We are getting a lot of tourists this summer, and most of them speak English. Most of the countries around the world aren’t allowed in because of COVID-19. We aren’t allowed into most of the countries ourselves, so why not come to the best scenery anywhere. When you go into Joe’s Market, they are doing a booming business, and you probably won’t see anyone you know. The RV parks are also doing well. I believe all of those who bought their RVs last year are trying to get their money’s worth out of them. We have two new RV park owners. The Cooper’s sold their KOA, and Randy sold his Hitching Post park to John Henrie; all four of our parks are full up. It seems like it might be a good idea to start a bus line out to Bryce Canyon for all of these campers and keep them in town. Billionaire Richard Branson has won the race to be the first commercial flight business to go into space. You can fly on his space ship for as little as $250,000, but there
are 600 people who are on the waiting list. Branson’s space craft is really something. It has a mother plane that brings it up to 40,000 feet and cuts it loose, and the rocket boosters soar you up to the 50 mile level and the edge of space. You are at zero gravity level, and all of the passengers cut loose their seat belts and float around for a couple of minutes. The whole flight lasts for 90 minute, and the space craft glides back to earth. Branson was also on the flight and was met by his grandchildren when he landed. Jeff Bezos of Amazon fame also has plans for his space flight for the 20th of this month. His flight will be more traditional with a rocket ship, and his flight will only last 13 minutes. He is making the flight with his brother and a passenger that paid 28 million for the flight. He also has a number of rich folks, that don’t know what to do with their money, waiting for a ride. His rocket ship will come back to earth by parachute. Since I have forgotten this three weeks in a row, congratulations to the Panguitch High School boys basketball team on winning the Cedar City Summer games. They are going to be something this next season. Here today, gone tomorrow; our old elementary is a pile of rubble. Oh, what memories it brought to the 1,000s of students that learned their ABCs there. The old school had been refurbished a number of times. However, they did keep the newest additions, the gym and the building that housed the pre-School, kindergarten and 1st graders. I think they will stay there. Guessing I would say that the school was built in the late 50s. Allen Henrie thought he went there when it opened in 57 or 58, which would have made it 60 + years old. It produced a lot of great people, both educational and caring. They include doctors, lawyers, teachers, ranchers, farmers, all kinds of skilled la-
borers and many good family members. The new school is really something and is a first class school building that has been inspected all through the building process. I understand that the next school to be built will be an Escalante elementary. Then all of the towns in Garfield County will have new elementary schools. In a couple of weeks will be the Summer Olympics that are being held in Japan. What a nightmare for them; COVID originally caused the postponing of the event for another year. Japan spent over 13 billion on buildings, track venues and, like all cities that host these games, they expected to recoup their investment by the 1,000s of people from all over the world coming there to view the games and spend money. Because of fear of the other countries bringing the COVID to their country, it was decided to only let 10,000 locals come to the events. They are now having a spike in the virus because of lack of inoculations (40%), and no one will be in attendance at the games. Like years in the past, I will be watching them on the tube. I do like the competitions of the games. Oh my! What a disaster in Southern Florida with that condo coming down and killing all of those people. They have switched over from search and rescue to recovery after two weeks. As of today (7/11), they have recovered 96 bodies and 32 are still missing. Those that are working day and night on this project have removed 15 million tons of debris. One of the really sad notes was that one of the firefighters that was working on the rescue had a seven year old daughter who was killed. This condo was on prime property, right on the oceanfront, but it was 40 years old and was badly in need of repair. I understand the vicepresident’s sister and her husband and their small child were some of the victims. From my Utah magazine: In 1950, Fry sauce was born. The Utahans’ love affair with a pink condiment began on May 26, 1950, with the opening of the first Arctic Circle in SLC. It was the invention of the restaurant founder Don Carlos Edwards, whose signature blend of ketchup, mayonnaise and spices has become a Utah
favorite. In 1965, a records vault was blasted into the mountain. The world’s largest genealogical archive is housed deep within the walls of Little Cottonwood Canyon at Granite Mountain Records Vault. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints created this network of tunnels and vaults, and it was completed in 1965. It is to safeguard the evergrowing collection that today includes 2.4 million rolls of microfilm containing 3.5 billion images of genealogical information. The vault has three tunnels, delving nearly 700’ long, as well as having four cross tunnels. The Church has long maintained an extensive library of genealogical records, both for general family research purposes and to aid its members in performing saving ordinances for deceased relatives. In 1938, the Church started microfilming records, and within a decade, it had grown to 100,000 rolls. During the 60s and the Cold War, the Church wanted to have a secure place to store their information. The vault is behind a 14 ton door that is locked each night. The wisdom of such extremes was illustrated in 2004 when a cyclone hit the Pacific Island nation of Niue destroying all original birth, death and marriage records there. The only thing that kept these records from forever being lost was the nation’s document being stored in the Granite Mountain Record Vault. Next week is the big one, the 24th celebration. It starts off with the Panguitch Lions Club breakfast at Zions Bank. Then, the big parade will be marching down Center and Main Streets. You need to give a big hand to the first responders that worked through the pandemic to save lives. I hope that I have better luck with my A Bone this year than last. Have your kids bring their bags for there is going to be a lot of candy being thrown. Then at 1p.m., the firefighters will have their traditional luncheon, and it will probably be at either at the pavilion or the fair building. It will be an old-fashioned hamburger and hot dog fest. See you there. Mack O.
Boulder Planning: Recent Utah Legislature changes,
the RV Park / Campground Ordinance, Ray Gardner's RV Park conditional use permit, questions from residents Elena Hughes and Dylan Geerlings about subdivision requirements, and next month's agenda discussed. Boulder Planning Cont'd from page 1
ceptual plan presentation for Ray Gardner’s RV Park conditional use permit (CUP). The proposed 3 acre park would be located about a mile north of the cemetery on Highway 12, on the west side of the road, in an area that would be mostly blocked visibly from the highway by existing trees. It is a small portion on the south end of the Gardner ranch property, and Gardner stated his hope that the income from the park would allow them to keep the rest of the property as agricultural open space. The plan includes a loop traffic pattern with 5 backup spaces and 15 pull through spaces. Some commissioners stated their preliminary support for the plan, citing the choice of location and the intention of maintaining green space on the ranch as benefits.
Next on the agenda came questions from two residents, Elena Hughes and Dylan Geerlings, regarding subdivision requirements. They are under contract to buy a lot in Lower Boulder and are attempting to ensure that they will be able to divide the lot in two once bought. Hughes operates a small-scale, regenerative agricultural business raising meat animals, an enterprise which fits directly into the Boulder Town General Plan. The lot is 9.79 acres so could not be subdivided under the current five acre requirement, however, the neighboring property owners have voiced their willingness to exchange pieces of their land to bring the total acreage to 10. They recently learned, however, that an easement will take away from their acreage, again making the lot just under ten acres and too small to split. They asked the Planning Commission to take into con-
sideration the undue hardship clause, as the road that goes through the property in question is used as a driveway for the two lots beyond the property rather than a maintained road. One commissioner stated that undue hardship refers to financial hardship, citing a personal example when they were not allowed to use this clause when trying to develop their own land, and also cited from the Zoning Ordinance that easements subtract from the total acreage. It was suggested that Hughes and Geerlings arrange a meeting with the Board of Adjustments, to try to get a variance. Other Commissioners voiced their support for them and their hopes that, with a variance, it can be worked out. It was also noted that undue hardship is not specifically defined in the ordinances. Next month’s agenda will include a continuing conversation with Lee Nellis about legislative changes, setting up a community meeting to discuss town capacity and development, possibly a CUP application from Ray Gardner and possibly a subdivision application for Deer Ranch. The Boulder Town Planning Commission meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
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July 15, 2021
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 Aug. 4, 2021 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)5387240 for additional information. NEW APPLICATION(S) 97-2470 (A82703): John and Elinor Sargent propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 mi. SE of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 97-2471 (A82706): Mark Austin propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (North of Boulder) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 95-571 (a47456): USA Bureau of Land Management propose(s) using 0.008 cfs from the Starr Spring (24 miles north of Bullfrog) for WILDLIFE: Incidental wildlife watering; RECREATION: Supplemental supply for campground and picnic facilities under WR #95-5057.; STOCKWATERING. 97-2468 (a47464): Bradley Chalfant, Brenda Johnson propose(s) using 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (SE of Boulder) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3286 (a47484): State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company, William and Roberta York propose(s) using 0.04 cfs OR 1.6 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles SE of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-2843 (a47486): Thomas L. and Patricia H. Hood, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile west of Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC. EXTENSION(S) 97-2259 (A73901): Sarah Langwell is/are filing an extension for 1.73 ac-ft. (Boulder, Utah) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. NONUSE APPLICATION(S) 97-1998 (A40416): H. Austin Belnap Family Intervivos Revocable Trust is/are seeking a nonuse period for 14.096 acft. from groundwater (East of Boulder) for IRRIGATION. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E., State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 8 & 15, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE TORREY TOWN DECLARATIONS OF CANDIDACY 20A-9-203
Mayor Michael D Wright Scott Chesnut Town Council D. Bruce Phillips Sheila Patricia Kearney Bronson Oyler Pearl Thorndal-Stewart Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 8 & 15, 2021 OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TORREY TOWN Torrey Town Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 29, 2021 at 5:30 PM. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive comments concerning a proposed amendment to the sign ordinance. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND OR SUBMIT COMMENTS. The hearing will be held both virtually via Zoom and in person at the Torrey Town Pavilion, which is located at 75 East 100 North, Torrey, Utah. If you are unable to attend the public hearing in person, the Planning Commission will accept written comments to the proposed zoning amendment. These must be received no later than midnight July 29, 2021 and may be sent to Torrey Town, PO Box 750027, Torrey, UT, 84775 or to pandz@torreyutah. gov. To receive an invitation to attend virtually, contact a town representative at 435.425.3600, or pandz@torreyutah.gov. The Zoom meeting details will be attached to the July 29, 2021 Planning and Zoning Meeting Agenda, which will be held right after the public hearing on July 29, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. You may access the proposed ordinance amendment and map at the following places: • https://torreyutah.gov - The proposed sign ordinance is posted on the home page • Torrey Town Hall - 75 East 100 North, Torrey, UT Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 15 & 22, 2021
PUBLIC NOTICE SIX COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS Social Service Block Grant funding requests are due. The Six County Association of Governments are accepting written request for FY 21/22 55 W funds. Requests must be submitted by July 23rd to the Housing and Community Action Programs Department located at 250 North Main suite B-38 Richfield, Utah 84701. Requests may be emailed to mcallred@ sixcounty.com. Funding must be used for social service clients on a reimbursement for service basis. For more information please call 435-893-0744. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 15, 2021 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PANGUITCH CITY DOCUMENT 001113 Sealed Bids for the construction of the Panguitch City Water Tank Lid Replacement project will be received, by Panguitch City online at Quest CDN until 2:00 pm local time on August 4th, 2021 at which time the Bids received will be opened and read. The Project consists of the following: Removal and disposal of the existing, concrete water tank lid, internal columns and access ladder; remove and protect existing SCADA components and stainless-steel access hatch; furnishing and installing concrete reinforcement, internal concrete columns, concrete lid, reinstall existing stainless steel access hatch, stainless-steel ladder, extend tank inlet pipe for improved mixing, control valve, meter vaults and meters. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Ensign Engineering, 225 N. 100 S., RICHFIELD, UT 84701 Mike Naser; 435-896-2983, mnaser@ensignutah.com. Electronic copies of the bid documents will be made available on Ensign Engineering’s website at www.ensigneng.com/index.php/bidaccess. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 2:00 pm local time on July 21st, 2021 on site. Attendance at the prebid conference is highly encouraged but is not mandatory. The last day for questions is July 30th, 2021. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Owner: Panguitch City By: Kim Soper Title: Mayor Date: July 14th, 2021 NOTICE TO ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS This project will be a FEDERALLY FINANCED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. All rules and regulations governing such projects will be applicable. The contract is to be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the request for bids. Requirements for prevailing wage rates and certified payrolls apply as it is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act. Also, work to be completed under this project is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, the purpose of which is to ensure employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUDassisted projects shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing. All contractors participating in this project must have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and be registered on the federal System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 15, 22 & 29, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE UTAH SCHOOL AND INSTITUTIONAL TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration has received an application to remove ordinary sand and gravel from the following described land: GARFIELD COUNTY Township 36 South, Range 3 East SLB&M, Section 2: Lot 3 (AKA NE4NW4) Township 35 South, Range 3 East, SLB&M Section 35: SW¼SW¼ Containing 77.99 acres, more or less The Administration will accept competing applications to remove the sand and gravel, and also competing applications to lease, purchase, or exchange this property, a portion thereof, or a parcel including any of the above described acreage. Contact Andy Bedingfield for the appropriate required application. The Administration will accept competing applications during the following period of time: From 8:00 A.M. June 28, 2016 Until 5:00 P.M. July 28, 2016 TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION 675 East 500 South, Suite 500 Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 801-538-5100 In the absence of competing applications for lease, purchase, or exchange, the Administration will evaluate the applications for the removal of ordinary sand and gravel and award the permit for such removal. Each application for the removal of sand and gravel must be accompanied by a completed application form. Materials permit bids will be evaluated on the following criteria: 1) The amount of the bonus bid; 2) The amount, rate, and type of the proposed materials extraction and associated minimum royalty*; and, 3) Other requirements provided for by the rules of the Administration or contained in this notice. The successful applicant will be required to pay advertising costs and the costs of a cultural resource study if necessary. The successful applicant will be required to rehabilitate any areas disturbed during the permit period and areas with existing disturbance. Bonding for reclamation and performance will also be required by the Administration. A term of up to five (5) years, will be considered for this Permit. Applicant must be qualified to do business in the State of Utah. Please submit sealed application to Trust Lands Administration at the above referenced address. Reference MP # 679 The Administration reserves the right to reject any application or subsequent bids. *Minimum royalties vary by commodity Contact Mr. Andy Bedingfield for details Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 15 & 22, 2021
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Malan Robert Jackson 1935 - 2021
SPRINGVILLE / FREMONT - Malan Robert Jackson, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and educator passed Thursday, July 8 in Provo, Utah from health complications. He was 86 years old. Malan was born in Richfield, Utah May 20, 1935 to Jeremiah Worthen and Thora Taylor Jackson and was the oldest of seven children. As a young boy Malan’s life was filled with adventure. While growing up in Fremont, he loved fishing, hunting, exploring the rock ledges behind his home, arrowhead hunting and spending time with his father and brother, Kent. He attended Brigham Young University, where he met the love of his life, Linda Lou Gold. They were later married in the Salt Lake City temple on August 28, 1959. Malan received his Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in 1960, Master’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 1962 and his PhD from Arizona State University in 1970. From a young age, Malan lived a life of service. Taught by loving parents to follow the Savior’s example, he was often found helping others with their needs. At age 19, he was called to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints to the Southern Far East Mission (Japan). During the long ship journey to his mission, Joseph Fielding Smith reassigned Elder Jackson, and seven other missionaries, to reopen Hong Kong for the proselytizing of The Gospel. During his mission, Malan helped begin the process of translating the Book of Mormon into Chinese. In 1971 at the age of 34, a year after completing research in Taiwan for his PhD, Malan was called to be the first Mission President of the newly organized Taiwan Mission. He was well known by the local church leaders and loved by the members. His first and most ambitious project was to find all the inactive members and lead them back to church. He was also tasked with helping to translate the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price into Chinese. Malan loved sharing The Gospel. Most of all, President Jackson was a builder. He built the first mission home, paved the way for Taiwan’s first temple and acquired property across the island for the building of chapels and stake centers. Malan continued to be close to many of his missionaries throughout his life. Recently, one of his missionaries shared that the thing they loved most about President Jackson was that he had “high expectations but even higher love.” President Jackson’s most sacred duty, as he saw it, was to help build the young missionaries into future leaders; leaders that would lift up those around them and continue his mission of love, charity and spreading the gospel. Malan continued his life of service through many different church callings. One of his favorite callings was serving for five years at the Missionary Training Center. Working at the MTC reminded Malan how much he loved working with missionaries and being involved in the development of future young leaders. Shortly after Malan served at the MTC, Malan and Linda were called as missionaries to Mongolia where they loved working with the Mongolian people. Malan had first started working with the Mongolian people with their higher education programs in 1998. Malan was assigned to contact returned missionaries to get them re-involved with the church and Linda was assigned to establish family history centers in Mongolia and teach members how to do genealogy research. He made countless friends during his many years in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mongolia and China. He received many honors in his life including Honorary Consul for Mongolia, Friend of Mongolia Award from the President of Mongolia, the Brigham Young University Emeriti Award and served as the Chairman of the Board for Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Utah. Malan loved everyone he met and lovingly served them throughout his entire life. He is survived by his wife Linda Lou Gold Jackson and eight children: Deborah Lin and Bruce Mason of Kaysville, Utah; Andrew Kent and Anne Elizabeth Jackson of Springville, Utah; Rebekah Li Jackson Trammell of Springville, Utah; Chen Hai and Liwen Han of Holladay, Utah; Elizabeth Lan and Lemuel Pedro of Sedona, Arizona; Tamar Ling and Les Allen of Springville, Utah; Joseph Malan and Stephanie Peay Jackson of Salem, Utah; and Joshua William and Catherine Marie Jackson of Orem, Utah. He and his wife have 26 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Jeremiah Worthen Jackson, mother Thora Taylor Jackson, sister Ann Avon Jackson and brother Kent Worthen Jackson. There will be two services. The first will be Friday, July 16 with a viewing from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. and the service at 4:00 p.m. at the Hobble Creek West Stake Center located at 555 S. Averett Avenue Springville, Utah 84663. The second will be Monday, July 19 with a viewing from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the funeral at 1:00 p.m. at the Fremont LDS Chapel located at 24 S. 100 W. Fremont, UT 84747 across from Worthen’s Mercantile. Burial will be in the Fremont Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. Linda has asked that due to her health concerns and the current pandemic that everyone please wear a mask while indoors during the viewings and funerals. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Perpetual Education Fund https://philanthropies.churchofjesuschrist.org/ perpetual-education-fund. On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com
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Annual Race Boosts Spirits of Locals and Visitors Alike
Kadi Franson
Volunteers dressed as superheroes offer passing runners a drink while the Prairie Dog dances in the background.
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Bryce Canyon Half Marathon runners descend the dump on Scenic Byway 12. BRYCE - Hundreds of runners of all stripes descended the dump on Saturday morning for the annual Bryce Canyon Half Marathon and 5k event. Participants began the run at 6 am, leaving the starting point near Ruby’s Inn to embark on a 13.1-mile course down Scenic Byway 12 through the iconic red rock landscape. The finish line is in Cannonville. Runners passed several aid stations along the way. Local volunteers awaited
them, dancing and passing out drinks, snacks, and shouts of encouragement. A volunteer team from Bryce Canyon National Park got up at 4:30 am to set up an aid station at the 2.3-mile marker. The park’s volunteer team chose a superhero theme to help boost runner morale. Volunteers at the station included Amanda McCutcheon, Tannen Cochran, Lana Olbrich, Jesse Olbrich, Amy Syrett, Kadi Franson, and Peter Densmore, who added a
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A runner stops at the aid station to take a selfie before continuing on.
cape to his prairie dog costume for the occasion. The dancing prairie dog slowed down more than a handful of runners who stopped for a "selfie" with “the squirrel.” The race is put on each year by the local nonprofit— Bryce Community Foundation. Proceeds from the event are given back to the community. For more information about the race or to register or volunteer for next year’s event, visit brycecanyonhalfmarathon.com. —Kadi Franson
LegaL Notices NOTICE OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED HANKSVILLE TOWN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 8, 2021, the Mayor and Town Council of Hanksville Town (the "Issuer"), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) declaring its intention to issue its Street Improvement Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) pursuant to the Utah Local Government Bonding Act, Title 11, Chapter 14, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended. The Issuer intends to issue the Bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $200,000, to bear interest at a rate not to exceed 2.0% per annum, to mature in not to more than 10 years from their date or dates, and to be sold at a price not less than 100% of the total principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest to the date of delivery. The Bonds will specify that any installment of principal and interest on the Bonds which shall not be paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of 18% per annum from the due date thereof until paid. The Issuer intends to issue the Bonds for the purpose of (i) financing all or a portion of the cost of constructing of street and drainage improvements, including gravel, overlay, double chip seal and storm drain improvements in designated locations, together with all related work and improvements; and (ii) paying costs of issuing the Bonds. EXCISE TAXES PROPOSED TO BE PLEDGED The Issuer proposes to pledge all of the excise tax revenues received by the Issuer pursuant to Sections 59-12-103, et. seq., Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended for the repayment of the Bonds. OUTSTANDING BONDS SECURED BY THE SAME REVENUE The Issuer currently has no outstanding bonds secured by the revenues from excise tax, which revenues are being pledged to secure the payment of the Bonds. ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF THE BONDS Although the Resolution authorizes the issuance of Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of up to $200,000, the Issuer anticipates that the actual principal amount of the Bonds will be $100,000, in which case the estimated total cost to the Issuer for the proposed Bonds is $102,750, including an estimated cost of interest on the Bonds is $2,750. A copy of the Resolution is on file in the office of the Town Clerk in Hanksville, Utah, where it may be examined during regular office hours of the Town Clerk from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday, for a period of at least 30 days from and after date of the last date of publication of this Notice. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a period of 30 days from and after the last date of publication of this Notice is provided by law during which any person in interest shall have the right to contest the legality of the Resolution or the Bonds, or any provision made for the security and payment of the Bonds, and that after such time, no one shall have any cause of action to contest the regularity, formality or legality thereof for any cause whatsoever. DATED this 8th day of July, 2021. /s/ Lisa Wells, Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 15, 2021 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HANKSVILLE TOWN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 8, 2021, the Mayor and Town Council of Hanksville Town (the "Issuer"), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) declaring its intention to issue its Street Improvement Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) pursuant to the Utah Local Government Bonding Act, Title 11, Chapter 14, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended and to call a public hearing to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds. The Issuer shall hold a public hearing on August 5, 2021, at the hour of 7:00 p.m. The location of the public hearing is in the Hanksville Community Center, 35 South Highway 95, Hanksville, Utah. The purpose of the meeting is to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds and any potential economic impact to the private sector from the construction of the Project to be funded by the Bonds for financing the construction of street and drainage improvements, including gravel, overlay, double chip seal and storm drain improvements in designated locations, together with related improvements. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate. DATED this 8th day of July, 2021. /s/ Lisa Wells, Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 15 & 22, 2021
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Volunteer Lana Olbrich, dressed as Batman, passes water to a runner while Peter Densmore dances in the prairie dog costume.
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July 19 - July 25 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. I focus on things in the sky lose it by the end of the month distant from Jupiter and Saturn that change, which is mostly when it sets too early to see, but on the night of the 24th. It’s near the planets because they move it reappears in the morning sky Saturn the night before and Jupiter the night after. continuously, so let’s start with early next year. The bright star next to VeTurning to stars, the seven Venus. Venus is by far the bright- nus is Regulus, the brightest bright stars of the Big Dipper est planet, (it’s closer to earth star in Leo the Lion. Regulus is are half-way up the western sky than the others and is highly re- almost twice as bright as Mars. when the sky becomes fully flective) and you don’t have to They’re at their closest on the dark. Contrary to popular belief, wait until late for it to rise. Ve- 20th when they’re separated the Big Dipper is not a constelnus appears in the west as the by 1½°. Again, use binoculars, lation; it is the most conspicuous sky grows dark, early in eve- and watch Venus approach and part of Ursa Major, the Great ning twilight, well before any then pass Regulus, just as it ap- Bear, most of which is below the Dipper. To the right there’s a stars appear. Venus sets 1-3/4 proached and passed Mars. Saturn rises by 10 and Ju- Little Bear, and a Little Dipper, hours after the sun, but you can see it at the moment of sunset if piter by 11, and at midnight, and the North Star marks the they’re both easily visible low end of its handle. you know where to look. John Mosley was Program A few degrees to the low- in the southeast. Jupiter is secer right of Venus is the much ond only to Venus in brightness Supervisor of the Griffith Obfainter planet Mars. You’ll want while Saturn, 20° to the right servatory in Los Angeles for 27 binoculars to see Mars. Venus of Jupiter, is 1/10th as bright years and is the author of “Starpassed Mars on the 12th, and as Jupiter, although, that is still gazing for Beginners” and Venus’ orbital motion around brighter than any star. Any as- “Stargazing with Binoculars the sun is carrying it away tronomical telescope will show and Telescopes.” He and his from Mars so their separation Saturn’s famous rings and its wife live in St. George, where increases noticeably night to largest moon Titan and Jupiter’s he continues to stargaze from four largest moons, plus some his retirement home while servnight. ing on the advisory committee Mars sets four minutes cloud bands. The moon is nearly equi- for Stellar Vista Observatory. earlier each night, and we’ll
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by Kathleen Riggs, Utah State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Professor Tip 2. Beat the heat and harm. Protect yourself and your Many families are heading outdoors for recreation and sun. Overheating and sunstroke family from bites and diseases. activities. Whether in the pool can occur in healthy children, Zika, West Nile Virus and Lyme or park, the ballfield or back- youth, and adults if they par- disease can all be transmitted by yard, take precautionary mea- ticipate in strenuous activities insects. To help with protection: sures so all family members during hot weather. If someone • Use an effective insect repellent. Products containing are safe from sun, insects and shows signs of heat exhaustion DEET, picaridin, IR3535 injuries. The Centers for Dis- or heat stroke, move him or her and some natural oils provide ease Control and Prevention to a cool location and seek medlong-lasting protection. (CDC) has a portion of their ical help. To avoid over-heating: • Some pesticides (acaricides) website dedicated to family can reduce the number of health. A summary of their tips • Never leave infants, children or pets in a parked car, even ticks, but these should not be for family summer safety are if the windows are cracked. relied on for providing full included below. For additional protection. information, visit https://www. • Dress infants and children in loose, lightweight, light- • Check yourself and your cdc.gov/media/releases/2019/ colored clothing. children for ticks after being p0517-eight-tips-healthy-sum• Schedule outdoor activities outdoors, especially if you mer.html. in the morning and evening have been camping or hiking. Tip 1. Master water hours. Instructions for effectively safety. Swimming in the pool removing ticks are available and playing in the sprinklers • Keep cool with cool showers or baths. on the CDC website. are favorite summer activities. A few serious sunburns can Tip 4: Prevent injuries. However, drowning is the leading cause of death among chil- lead to skin cancer in the years Falls at home and on the playdren ages 1 to 4. Water safety ahead. Tanning is the skin’s way ground are common causes of of trying to protect itself from visits to the emergency room. tips from CDC include: • Carefully watch young chil- harmful UV rays from the sun. To avoid injury: To prevent sunburn: • Be sure playgrounds are well dren in and around water. maintained and have soft • Teach kids to swim. Formal • Cover up. Clothing that covers the skin helps protect landing areas. swimming lessons can proagainst UV rays. • Wear appropriate protective tect young children from • Use sunscreen with at least gear when participating in drowning. SPF (sun protection factor) summer sports. • Learn CPR. Knowing this 15 and UVA (ultraviolet A) • Learn to perform basic first skill can be critical in a time and UVB (ultraviolet B) proaid. of need. tection every time you and Enjoy fun in the sun, but • Install a four-sided fence your child go outside. make safety a priority so that around home pools. Tip 3: Keep ticks and summer is incident and accident • Wear a properly fitted life mosquitos from causing free. jacket when boating.
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C l a s s i f i e d ads
July 15, 2021
To place your ad, call 435-826-4400 or email snapshot@live.com
Classified ads start at just $7.50 per week for 25 words or less. HELP WANTED
MEDICAL ASSISTANT KAZAN MEMORIAL CLINIC ESCALANTE Kazan Memorial Clinic in Escalante is hiring a Medical Assistant. Come and join our team!!! Three days a week with part-time benefits, hours will
be 9am to 5pm. Experience preferred by not required. Primary responsibilities would include: • Patient intake • Patient health documentation • Lab draws and lab testing • General Patient care • X-rays • Working as a team member Must pass a back ground check Wage based on experience If you are interested, please, send resume to Cindi Steed at csteed@waynechc.org
LANDFILL INFORMATION
WAYNE COUNTY LANDFILL HOURS LANDFILL SUPERVISOR Bruce Johnson PO BOX 189 Loa, UT 84747 Cell Phone: 435-691-2228 THE LANDFILL HOURS ARE: October 15 to April 1st 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM April 1st to October 15 Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 2:00 - 7:00 PM Saturday - 1:00 - 5:00 PM
GARFIELD COUNTY LANDFILL HOURS LANDFILL OPERATOR Cell Phone: 435-616-8633 LANDFILL CONTACT DARRON MATHEWS 435-676-2270
THE LANDFILL HOURS ARE: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM COST Municipal: $32.50 per ton Construction/Demolition: Private: $10.00 per ton Governmental: $25.00 per ton
SERVICES WAYNE COUNTY FOOD BANK IS OPEN 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 1-3PM COMMUNITY CENTER IN BICKNELL PRE-MADE BOXES, READY FOR PICK-UP. REGULAR AND SENIOR PROGRAMS. EASY APPLICATION! QUESTIONS? CALL 435-691-3923
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We are looking for friendly, hardworking professionals who enjoy the hospitality industry and interaction with guests. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org Full-Time Elementary Teacher at Boulder Elementary Para-Professional at Bryce Valley Elementary School in Library 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.
P O S I T I O N S AVA I L A B L E: Front Desk Agents Laundry Services Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen Positions to start April 1st through October 31st At Capitol Reef Resort we promote from within. Please stop by in person to complete an application. We are located at 2600 E SR 24, Torrey, UT 84775 435-425-3761 CAPITOL REEF CIDER WORKS BICKNELL Capitol Reef Cider Works of Bicknell, Utah is looking for intelligent dedicated employees to advance our apple orchard and cider operation. Reliability and good physical fitness are required. Fulltime and part-time positions available. Preferred Skills: Construction, Welding, Automotive Mechanics, Biology, Horticulture. Email resumes and questions to: capitolreefciderworks@gmail.com
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 Elementary Teacher at Loa Elementary Paraprofessionals at Loa Elementary (flexible hours) Head Custodian at Loa Elementary Cook at Wayne High School Custodian at Wayne High School Paraeducator / Substitute at Wayne High School Paraprofessionals, Cooks and Substitute Teachers *All Jobs are open until filled Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications.
SERVICES
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
MEETINGS Tropic AA Meeting Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion. rtn
HOUSE FOR SALE TROPIC HOME, 1,750 SQ. FT ON 1/2 ACRE CORNER LOT
3BR, 2BA, 2 living rooms, large kitchen & dining room, barn, storage shed, paddocks, fencing. $300,000 (will negotiate). For sale by owner. Available 1st week of November. 435-690-8417 horses.2@live.com
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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
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT One office space is now available at 520 W. Main St. in Escalante. Unit accommodates two to three working people, 13' x 14'. Building includes kitchen, lobby. Quiet, ample parking, office storage space available. Call 435-826-4400.