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Thursday, July 16, 2020
Fire Restrictions Implemented in SW Utah
SOUTHWEST UTAH Since June 1st, 94 percent of wildfires in southern Utah have been caused by humans, each of us plays a role in preventing wildfires. Most human caused fires were accidental, all are preventable. Color Country Interagency Fire Managers implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions in two phases across all agency lands in Washington, Iron, Garfield, Kane and part of Beaver counties beginning June 1. Fire managers continued to see human caused fires across the area throughout the month of June. Due to increasing human caused wildfire activity, dry conditions, and high fire danger in southwest Utah, Dixie National Forest Fire Managers implemented Stage 1 fire Restrictions across the entire forest Friday, June 26. The following describes the specific restrictions implemented throughout the Dixie National Forest. Other agencies are similar but should be confirmed with the particular agency for the lands you plan to visit. When stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect, campfires and charcoal briquettes are allowed ONLY in designated fire grills in Forest ServiceFire Restrictions Cont'd on page 7
Issue # 1368
Capitol Reef National Park Implements Fire Restrictions
Boulder Planning Commission July by tessa Barkan
Callie Ward
Beginning on July 13, Capitol Reef National Park began implementation of fire restrictions based on current drought conditions and potentional for destructive fires, a large number of which being human caused. TORREY - Capitol Reef • No smoking near vegetacludes acetylene torches. National Park is joining with tion or outside of a develPlease note that fire reneighboring land managers to oped recreation site, per- strictions may vary across the implement fire restrictions in sonal vehicle, or building. different agencies and DO central Utah. Drought condiThese are always re- NOT apply to incorporated tions are occurring in the re- stricted at Capitol Reef Na- cities. Capitol Reef National gion creating the potential for tional Park: Park shares borders with destructive fires. • No campfires or open fires many public lands, and it is Starting Monday, July outside of improved and important that the public be 13, 2020 at 00:01 am, the folmaintained campgrounds. aware of restrictions beyond lowing restrictions went into Devices fueled by liquid the park boundary. Please effect at Capitol Reef Nationpetroleum are allowed. check the specific fire restrical Park and in neighboring • No discharging of fire- tions with the respective land state, federal and unincorpoworks or other pyrotechnic management agency before rated county administered devices. visiting, which can be found public lands in central Utah. • Firearms may not be dis- at www.utahfireinfo.gov, unRestricted activities: charge in this national der the Statewide Fire Re• No use of equipment withpark. strictions link. out a working and properly • No cutting, grinding, or The park values our maintained spark arrestor welding of metal in areas Capitol Reef (if required). of dry vegetation. This inCont'd on page 3
Torrey Celebrates July 4th with Christmas in July
Courtesy Paula PaCe
Torrey Apple Days Grand Marshall Dallon Birch and his mom. TORREY - Torrey resi- honoring the first responders dents and family and friends and clinic workers who keep enjoyed a reduced in scope our county safe, as well as our but very enjoyable 4th of July. veterans. The theme was "Keep Other activities included Wayne County Great with donated box dinners, kids Christmas in July." games, horseshoes, volleyball Christmas lights and and a spectacular display of patriotic materials were fireworks, accompanied by a combined for a colorful celApple Days ebration. The parade was folCont'd on page 2 lowed by a patriotic program
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
THURS. JULY 16 - WED. JULY 22
Mostly sunny to partly cloudy throughout the week. Highs in the high 80s; lows in the high 40s and low 50s. Winds variable from 9 to 12 mph. 10% chance of precipitation almost every day, with a 20% chance on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Bicknell Veteran's and Heritage Memorial to Hold Dedication on July 24 BICKNELL - After hard work, sacrifice and generous contributions by many individuals, businesses and foundations, the Bicknell Veteran's and Heritage Memorial will be dedicated on July 24, 2020 (See our separate article for individuals who have generously made this memorial possible). The dedication will be held at 350 West Highway 24 at 5:00 p.m. on July 24th and will include a flyover by the Utah National Guard, a 21-gun salute, the Star Spangled Banner sung by Whitney Woolsey, Taps, Patriot Guard attendance, and the unveiling of the veteran's and historical monuments and exhibits. Highway 24 will be closed during the dedication with traffic detoured onto 100 North in Bicknell. You are welcome to stand next to your cars or attend however you feel comfortable. We would encourage you to follow Utah State Guidelines for COVID-19. Please come and enjoy the events with your families. Highlights of the memorial are: • Three large flags—the United States, State of Utah and Prisoner of War Bicknell Memorial Cont'd on page 7
BOULDER - The July Boulder Town Planning Commission meeting was held over Zoom. It began with a work meeting with Boulder Town Planner Lee Nellis to discuss revisions to the Table of Uses and Zoning Ordinance. The regular meeting began with a discussion of the lack of language on cell towers in the current ordinances. Nellis provided an overview. He stated that any regulations on telecommunications have to involve the federal government, so towns have less discretion in this case than they do in other issues of land use. Requirements that can legally exist include allowing only one cell tower in town (using co-location), and regulating a tower’s visibility. Including language on cell towers in the ordinances would give the town the ability to negotiate with developers. In the past, proposals have been put forth by the cell tower company, initially with a proposal for a new 125 foot structure, and more recently with an adjusted proposal for a new 55-60 foot structure. A motion was passed to begin the process of amending an ordinance on this matter, in order to protect the interests of the town. A public hearing will be scheduled.
Boulder Town Clerk Michala Alldredge then discussed the residential short term rental (RSTR) mapping results. She created a list of all properties and residences in town, and their location in Upper, Middle, or Lower Boulder. This will allow tracking of where RSTRs are located, to ensure that the limit, as dictated in the zoning ordinance, for each area is maintained. Following this was a brief discussion on amending specific parts of the General Plan, following alongside the revisions currently being made in the ordinances. This includes potentially designating Lower Boulder as a “trouble spot.” For example, a guest ranch with access off Highway 12 has a significantly different impact than a guest ranch with access off of Lower Boulder in terms of traffic and road conditions. In other communities, if a development such as a subdivision is planned, the developer may be required to improve the entire road. A concern was raised that any requirement to improve Lower Boulder Road could ultimately lead Boulder Planning Cont'd on page 2
A Bird by Any Other Name The Origin of Bird Names
Jens Munthe
The aptly named Rose-breasted Grosbeak. ESCALANTE - Well, May was certainly as advertised, very birdy, indeed. In early June, however, birds started drifting away, at least at our place, and our “dawn chorus” was reduced to one
Mourning Dove and one Black-headed Grosbeak. Things were much livelier up higher where, according to my source at Bryce, various species were actively raising families, including Red Cross-
bills, Juncos, Nuthatches and Pygmy Owls. In the last few weeks, some species have returned to our feeders with young Bird Names
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COVID-19 Community Resources • • • •
Utah Coronavirus Information Line: 1-800-456-7707 State of Utah COVID-19 Updates: https://coronavirus.utah.gov/ Garfield County Email Hotline: COVID19@garfield.utah.gov Wayne Community Health Center in Bicknell: (435) 425-3744
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Boulder Planning Stories 1. Late last summer, August or September, I can`t remember, I was sitting at the counter of The Burr Trail Outpost Coffee Shop, enjoying a brew. A traveler entered, sat down next to me and ordered a mocha-latte to go. He sat there waiting, looked my way and said, "Are you from around here?" I said that I was, that I was a cattle rancher, and had lived in Boulder for forty-two years with my wife and family. I asked him, "Where are you from and what do you do?" He said that he was from Ohio and that he was a professional town planner. I mentioned that I had served on the Boulder Town Planning Commission. A conversation about town planning ensued. We talked about what a beautiful and relatively unspoiled rural community we had here, and he asked if we had done any planning to keep it from being exploited and ruined? "What kind of people are your planners?," he asked. I told him that we had done some planning and were trying to protect our rural values. The planning commission was made of residents that I thought had good intentions. He enquired,"Do you have a zoning administrator?" I said we did. He asked, "What are his credentials and experience." I told him that our zoning administrator was a real-estate lawyer and land developer.
The planning man from Ohio became pale and silent for a few moments. Then he jumped out of his chair, became livid, turned red, stared me in the eye and said, "Are you people in this town crazy? You have a lawyer-developer for your zoning administrator? Are you insane?" I was a little shocked and taken aback by his ferocious rebuke. I said, "I guessed that maybe we were a little crazy around here, or maybe more like a deer on the highway at night startled by the headlights of an oncoming bus full of lawyers, developers, speculators and the like. Paralyzed, then flattened with its guts scattered across the pavement." Ohioman nodded, expressed his condolences and sorrow for the future of our beautiful little town, grabbed his coffee, headed for the door shaking his head and resumed his travels. I was dumbfounded and have only recently begun to understand the implications, insights, and truth of his outrage, the traveling planner from Ohio. 2. This is a true story, folks! Are we going to let the story end this way? How does the story end? A red stain on the pavement of the road through our town? Mark Nelson, The Nelson Family, Boulder
Apple Days: Thanks to the many
volunteers and town leaders A great Fourth of July was enjoyed by all! —Torrey Apple Days Apple Days
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gorgeous Buck Full Moon. Thanks to the many vol-
unteers and town leaders A great Fourth of July was enjoyed by all! —Torrey Apple Days
Boulder Planning: Revisions
to the Table of Uses and Zoning Ordinance with Boulder Town Planner Lee Nellis, lack of language on cell towers in current ordinances, Boulder Town Clerk Michala Alldredge's RSTR mapping results, General Plan amendments, and appeal filed for CUP granted to the Boulder Arts and Cultural Center discussed. Boulder Planning Cont'd from page 1
to more traffic, which would not be in line with the General Plan or the community character. A more thorough discussion with Nellis will occur at a subsequent meeting. A public comment period followed. One commenter asked for an update on the appeal that was filed for the conditional use permit granted to the Boulder Arts and Cultural Center last month. The applicant’s lawyers must go over
the appeal. The appeal will then be brought before the Boulder Town Council, which may occur at their August meeting. The next Boulder Planning Commission meeting will include another work meeting with Lee Nellis, as well as further discussion on both the RSTR mapping project and the cell tower ordinance. The Boulder Planning Commission meets on the second Thursday of every month at 7pm.
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July 16, 2020
Fire Restrictions Expand into Central Utah During Busy Fire Season
RICHFIELD - Fire restrictions expanded into central Utah on Monday, July 13, for all public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Piute, Sanpete, Sevier and Wayne counties. Fire restrictions will continue for Washington, Iron, Beaver, Garfield and Kane counties to reduce unwanted human caused wildfires with increasing fire danger. In 2020, firefighters already battled 33 preventable, human caused fires, as of July 8, across the four counties entering fire restrictions. There were 202 fires dispatched by the Richfield and Color Country interagency fire centers, covering portions of southwest and central Utah. “We are seeing more human-caused fires than we normally do in July. Preventing fires is a partnership. Firefighters and the public are in this together to protect life, property and our natural resources,” said acting Color Country District Manager Randy Peterson.
Capitol Reef: The park
values our existing partnerships with communities and members of the public to prevent wildfires and to protect life, property, and public land resources. —National Park Service Capitol Reef
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existing partnerships with communities and members of the public to prevent wildfires and to protect life, property, and public land resources. For more information on how you can help prevent unwanted humancaused wildfires, visit www. utahfireinfo.gov and follow on Twitter @UtahWildfire. Together, we can protect your favorite spots in Utah. —National Park Service
“With hotter and drier conditions expected for at least the short-term, we want to emphasize wildfire safety, especially on windy days. When monsoonal weather patterns reach southwest and central Utah, lightning, coupled with human caused wildfires have the potential to cause some serious challenges for everyone.” “Locally, abandoned campfires and vehicle related roadside fires are currently the leading causes of wildfires on public lands,” said Color Country District Fire Management Officer Josh Tibbetts. “Anything that can create a spark can ignite a wildfire. This includes target shooting, dragging trailer chains and lack of proper vehicle maintenance.” The Bureau of Land Management issued a Fire Prevention Order (UT-02020-03), outlining fire restrictions in southwest and central Utah. Restrictions of specific activities will remain in place until human caused fires and fire danger decreases. Prohibited activities include: • No campfires or open fires outside of agency improved and maintained campgrounds. Devices fueled by liquid petroleum
are allowed. • No discharging of fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices outside of incorporated city limits (city specific restrictions may apply). • No shooting of exploding targets or tracer ammunition. • No cutting, grinding, or welding of metal in areas of dry vegetation. This includes acetylene torches. • No use of equipment without a working and properly maintained spark arrestor (if required). • No smoking near vegetation or outside of a developed recreation site, personal vehicle or building. For more information on preventing unwanted human caused wildfires, visit www. utahfireinfo.gov and www. wildlandfire.az.gov or on Twitter @UtahWildfire. —Bureau of Land Management
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The Sky This Month July 2020
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July 16, 2020
by MiCkey Wright, Wayne County aMateur astronoMer
Courtesy MiCkey Wright
July - August night sky one hour after sunset (left) and one hour before sunrise (right). WAYNE COUNTY "The Sky This Month" will be published to coincide with the New Moon, which makes it easier to see many of the objects in the night sky. Special Events - The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower, which is a long-lasting shower, will peak on July 28th. The waxing gibbous moon will interfere somewhat with seeing the meteors then, however, Earth will remain in the debris cloud from July 12 through August 23, so there are many opportunities to see a meteor from this shower. A nice feature of this shower is that meteors can leave a trail of ionized gas that remains visible for a few seconds after the meteor burns up. The Perseids, which is one of the brightest meteor showers of the year, will peak on the night of August 11 - 12. Comet Neowise (C/2020 F3) may be seen with binoculars moving through Ursa Major, the Great Bear. Scan the area below the Big Dipper with binoculars to locate
it. There are reports that it can be seen with the naked eye after finding it in binoculars. It should be visible from July 17 through July 26 south of the Big Dipper. Planets - Jupiter and Saturn are visible in the evening sky east of the Teapot asterism in Sagittarius. Look to the southeast for a very bright Jupiter and a bit east is Saturn, which is not quite as bright as Jupiter. Mars rises in the east just after midnight near the boundary of the constellation Cetus and Pisces. Venus is now the morning star rising in Taurus. It can be seen in the east/northeast. Constellation - This month’s constellation is Sagittarius, the archer, which is in the southeastern sky an hour after sunset. It was one of the forty-eight constellations recorded by Ptolemy in the second century AD and, according to Greek mythology, is a centaur preparing to fire an arrow with his bow. Sagittarius contains the Teapot asterism (a named group of stars within a constellation.) Also,
Courtesy MiCkey Wright
Southeastern Sky on July 28 during Southern Delta Aquariids. Moon Phases
July/August 2020
New Moon
July 20
11:32 am
First Quarter Full Moon
July 27 August 3
10:44 am 9:58 am
Third Quarter
August 11
10:44 am
the Milky Way passes through Sagittarius. A few degrees west of the spout of the Teapot is Sagittarius A*, the center of the Milky Way galaxy. The sunset sky chart shows Jupiter
east of the Teapot of Sagittarius. You can observe the night sky with no special equipment. Binoculars or a telescope will enhance some experiences and bring some otherwise invisible objects into view. Check with the Wayne County Library (435425-3170) about the telescope loaner program. Questions or comments? Send them to waynecountyastronomy@gmail.com.
July 16, 2020
Wills, Trusts, and More
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What is a Personal Representative?
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by Jeffery J. MCkenna A personal representative is the person named in a will to handle the will-writer's property after death. It is the name of the person often referred to as an executor or administrator. The personal representative is in charge of winding up the deceased person's financial affairs. That means taking care of property, paying bills and taxes, and seeing that assets are transferred to their new rightful owners. If probate court proceedings are required, as they often are, the personal representative must handle them or hire a lawyer to do so. A personal representative doesn't need special financial or legal knowledge. Common sense, conscientiousness and honesty are the main requirements. A personal representative who needs help can hire lawyers, accountants or other experts and pay them from the assets of the estate. The person you choose should be honest, with good organizational skills and the ability to keep track of details Many people select someone who will inherit a substantial amount of their property. This makes sense because such a person is likely to do a conscientious job of managing your affairs after your death. He or she may also have knowledge of where your records are kept and an understanding of why
you want your property left as you have directed. Whomever you select, make sure the person is willing to do the job. It is a good idea to discuss the position with the person you've chosen, before you make your will. When it comes time, a personal representative can accept or decline the responsibility. Someone who agrees to serve can resign at any time. For this reason, many wills name an alternate personal representative, otherwise a court can appoint one. The main reason for serving as a personal representative is to honor the deceased person's request, but the personal representative is also entitled to payment. The exact amount is regulated and can be affected by factors such as the value of the deceased person's property and what the probate court decides is reasonable. Often, close relatives and friends (especially those who are inheriting part of the estate) don't charge the estate for their services. Your personal representative will usually hire an attorney to assist with the legal documents needed for the estate administration. The personal representative should choose a lawyer that is capable of explaining the estate administration process. A lawyer may charge by the hour ($150-$250 is common), charge a lump sum, or charge
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a certain percentage of the gross value of the deceased person's estate. The lawyer’s fee is paid from the assets of the estate. The lawyer should relieve the personal representative of the responsibility of personally handling all the details and should help protect the personal representative from any liabilities associated with serving as personal representative.
THEME: DR. SEUSS ACROSS 1. On a cruise, 2 words 6. Horse poker 9. Deadly slitherers 13. Way to curl hair 14. *Today is gone. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another ____." 15. Islam's Supreme Being 16. Subway coin 17. Salve for Tin Woodman 18. Grim Reaper 19. *"A ____'s s FineSomething-That-All-PeopleNeed." 21. *"Christmas Day will always be, Just as long as we ____ ____." 23. Structure named for 31st President 24. Indoor allergy trigger 25. Ship pronoun 28. H. H. Munro's pen name 30. Something or anything 35. Madam, to a cowboy 37. Dr. Jones, to his friends 39. Best not mentioned 40. Not in favor of 41. Myths and legends, e.g. 43. MaĂŽtre d's list 44. France's longest river 46. *"I Can Read ____ My Eyes Shut!" 47. Use a beeper 48. In direct line of descent 50. Italian car maker 52. Equinox mo. 53. Coral barrier 55. Not a friend 57. *"From there to here, From here to there, Funny ____ are everywhere." 60. *"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. ____ ____." 63. Canine foe 64. However, poetically 66. Full 68. Up and about 69. Porridge grain 70. Say something 71. Start of a conclusion
Two elderly women were trying on shoes in our store. When I slipped a shoe onto one woman's foot, the end of my tie got caught beneath her heel. Unaware of my predicament, she stood up and started toward the mirror. For a few seconds, I found myself crawling along the floor beside her, trying to get her attention. "Look, Martha," her friend said. "he wants to go home with you!"
Campsite
For the first time, my husband was playing charades. He indicated he was going to act out one word, held up his hand and fluttered his fingers while moving his arm down. "Rain!" I called out. He shook his head no and went on to other pantomimes of his word. I gave up and took the word card from his hand. There, written in large letters, was the word reign. Puzzled, I said, "But Adam, why did you say I was wrong?" "It wasn't spelled right," he explained.
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72. Parental involvement 73. Popular garden flow-
DOWN 1. *"Step with care and great tact. And remember that life's A Great Balancing ____." 2. Turkey dance 3. Punjabi believer 4. Correct 5. Pause in breathing, pl. 6. *"If you never did, you should. These things are fun and fun is ____." 7. "Wheel of Fortune" request, 2 words 8. Indian metropolis 9. Sheltered, nautically 10. BBQ side 11. Toupee spot 12. "Zip it!" 15. Countdown to Christmas 20. Inbox item 22. Chowed down 24. Middle of a torso 25. *"A person's a person, no matter how ____." 26. Capital of Vietnam 27. Dine at home 29. *"You're on your
own. And you know what you ____." 31. Pipe smoker's tool 32. Letter-shaped girder 33. Polynesian kingdom 34. *"Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is ____ than you." 36. Bog down 38. Sasquatch's Himalayan cousin 42. Elevator passage 45. Breadwinner 49. Race part 51. 50-50 54. Bar by estoppel 56. Related on mother's side 57. Baloney 58. Rwanda's majority 59. a.k.a. The Islamic State 60. Itty-bitty bit 61. ___ von Bismarck 62. Not quite an adult 63. Latissimus dorsi, for short 65. *"It's a shirt. It's a sock. It's a glove. It's a ____." 67. Wine quality Solution on page 6
l A u G h i N g pOiNt!! Lost and Found
A resident carrying several packages got off the elevator at the condominium complex where I work and came over to my desk mumbling something. I said I couldn't understand him. He put down his parcels, removed the keys clenched between his teeth and said: "Has anyone turned in any keys? I can't find mine."
Doctor Bill
PATTI: You were right, Doctor, when you said you'd have me on my feet and walking around in no time. DOCTOR: I'm happy to hear it. When did you start walking? PATTI: Right after I sold my car to pay your bill.
PUNishment Will glass coffins be a success? Remains to be seen
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
When you clean a vacuum cleaner, you become a vacuum cleaner.
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O bituaries Michael Woolsey
ESCALANTE - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our much loved son, brother, family member, and friend, Michael Eric Woolsey, on July 10, 2020. Mike was born on December 19, 1979 in Panguitch to Eric Griffin and Sheri Michelangelo Woolsey. He will be greatly missed by his parents and his siblings: Jared (Tara) Woolsey, Shane Woolsey, Derek (Lori) Woolsey, and Erica (Travis) Shakespear; fiancée, Courtney Mecham, who brought so much happiness into his life, and her children: Cassidy and Garett Tatman, that he loved being a dad to; as well as many other family members and countless friends. Preceded in death by grandparents: Haynes "Papa" and Iola Griffin Woolsey, John and Twila Cowles Michelangelo. Mike was larger than life, as anyone who knew him can attest. He had a mischievous grin, grizzly bear voice, thunderous laugh, impressive facial hair, and a tender heart. When he was around you knew it. Mike loved his family. He was a fiercely protective and a loyal big brother, as well as a fun uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Making friends wherever he went, Mike was always willing to help anyone, swap stories, and share whatever he had. Mike lived life full throttle, and he packed a lot into his short time. His driving was questionable, and could possibly even be described as reckless. He was "all go and no whoa," as he only pushed on the brakes occasionally. Mike worked hard, and he played hard as well. He had a rock solid work ethic, spending most of his life working in the oil field. When he had time off work he loved spending time in the mountains hunting and fishing. Cooking was another one of Mike’s passions, especially grilling and smoking outside, as well as anything spicy. Mike loved wrestling for Escalante High School and he was a tough competitor. He also enjoyed wrestling with his younger brothers (though this was sometimes tough on the living room furniture). He loved dogs and was kind to animals. Everyone in the family knew he had trouble keeping a secret, he couldn’t help it. He never outgrew being so excited that he was the first one up on Christmas morning. "It is what it is," was Mike’s philosophy. We wish this wasn’t what it is. His death leaves a huge hole in all our hearts, and that truly is the measure of a life well lived. Graveside services will be held Friday, July 17, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the Escalante Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
July 16, 2020
FYI PanguItch
by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com For all of you out there that were praying last December for it to warm up, knock it off! The air outside, along with the hot temperatures and plenty of wind, reminds me of Las Vegas in the summertime. It is supposed to cool down a little bit in the next couple of days, but then warm up later in the week. It could be worse. A great thing is that it cools down here at night. We open up a downstairs window and one upstairs, and it really cools down the house. That way we can sleep at night. The temperatures around the area are really bad. St. George hit 111, Vegas was about the same, and Death Valley was at 119. Do you ever wonder where they got that name? Phoenix is also in the 110 range, but will be at around those same temperatures for the rest of the summer. If you didn’t notice, we had an old-fashioned motorcycle rally here this last weekend. I don’t know how many were here for the rally, but they seemed to be having fun riding around town and the general area. They do bring in people into the area and don’t seem to bother anyone. One thing that is nice about our old house is that it is built two and three bricks thick, and it really kills the outside noise. Last Friday, I was down at the Quilt Walk Park doing some fertilizing, trimming the hedges and watering of the trees. Pat called and asked me if I needed anything. I told her to bring down some water and weed killer. She showed up and started pulling out weeds, when a large van pulled up and about ten people got out. They were looking at the statue and some of the benches, when one of the little girls (about eight years old) came over and started to help Pat pull weeds. Pretty soon, they were all helping out. I had planned to come back on Monday to finish up, but their kind help saved me a days’ worth of work. It
turned out that the mother of the group was Reed & Opal Miller's granddaughter. They were here from Mesquite and staying up at the lake. Before they left, the little girl sang us a song from “Frozen.” What a great family! I talked to her husband and asked what he did in Mesquite. He said he was a cop. I told him I was a firefighter in California, and he said that I had made a wise decision. He seemed really sad about the way things are going lately and about the people that are up in arms over the actions of just a few bad officers. As a firefighter, I never went on a run that people weren’t thrilled to see us come. But in my thirty years, we went on many of our runs with police officers. In all of those years, I never met a cop that I didn’t like. I knew they were there to protect us. In almost the thirty years of living in Panguitch, the sheriffs that I have known are the same. For the lack of a better term, like firemen, they are here to help out. Best of all, if you are out of line, they will take care of your problem. That will make us all happy. Being a cop takes a special person. They are there to protect us all. However, not everyone is nice, and that’s when they earn their money. When we first came back to Panguitch, we had a terrible fire station on Main Street. I decided to go to the Panguitch City Council meeting to find out why. The term of mayor was up, and none of the council seemed to be interested, so I put in for the position. As I walked around town, because I was new to the town, to tell people why I was running. house after house had the same question. What are you going to do about the drug problem in town? I thought, "What on earth did I get myself into?" Sheriff Danny is a bulldog when it comes to drugs. He has destroyed a number of pot farms throughout Garfield County. One was just west
of town, and they were using our spring water to water their crops. I never hear of any kids having trouble with drugs or alcohol. So, if you see an officer, thank them for all that they do for all of us. With so many of the people in Utah, with carry permits, every traffic stop or home dispute is a dangerous situation. Next up in town is the July 24th Celebration, and it is next Friday. That weekend will be a three day weekend. Start planning for your float, and get your old rig going. The tourists are finally here, and isn’t it great? Many of those that were out of work are back at it again. The down side of it is they all speak English. Because of the large spread of the Coronavirus, no one wants to come to the United States. They, also, don’t want us coming to their country. Many of the countries in the EU are opening up, and countries like China, Australia and New Zealand are all welcome. A friend out at Ruby’s told me that there isn’t one reservation for the fall. From September 10th until the middle of October is the busiest time of the year. Zion National Park has buses running now, but you have to make reservations online to ride them. It costs $1.00 per customer. Well, the main news is still about the Coronavirus. When the president urged the governors to open up their states for business on June 1st, the country was averaging 20,000 cases a day. Many of the scientists were against opening so soon. Well, it is six weeks later, and we are now at 60,000 cases per day. Most of the cases are in the Sunbelt, with Texas, Arizona and Florida leading the pack. Florida had more than 15,000 cases in one day, mostly in the south. The Governor of Florida still refuses to make people wear masks. The world has had over 12 million cases and 600,000 deaths. The United States is leading the world with 2 ½
million cases and 140,000 deaths. With zero help from the Federal Government and all 50 governors making decisions on their own with no coordination of any kind, the cases just keep rising and are expected to reach 100,000 a day by September. Thirtynine states are seeing spikes in their cases, and eleven of those are going back to phase one of the opening. Last week, the president said he was stopping all testing for the virus. Someone explained to him that it was congress that put 25 billion for testing into the bailout bills. Now, he is bragging about how much the Federal Government is doing about testing. Yes, the testing is improving. So much so that the processors who are doing the tests can’t keep up. But the truth of the matter is that we have only tested 11% of the country. This week, the president said that all schools will be opened this fall or he will cut off their aid. He doesn’t have the authority to do that either. The Federal Government's share of the school education is only 5% of the budget. So, it wouldn’t matter, anyway. The billionaires that run the federal school system said that the schools will open, also. Now, the private schools do not have to open, and why should they? They are a business and have received millions of dollars because of the virus. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came out last Friday again urging its members to always wear masks when they are out in the public. That includes Panguitch, also! With the motorcycle rally here, I came across this quote: The things I used to care to do, I no longer care to do, but I really do care that I don’t care to do them anymore. Mack O.
Bird Names: In this month's Feathers column, Kathy Munthe explores the orgins of and meanings behind the naming of birds. Bird Names
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in tow, especially squealing Grosbeaks and annoying squawky Pinyon Jays. Really, I don’t know how their parents can stand them! In town, there have been families of Robins, Lesser Goldfinches, Western Kingbirds and Say’s Phoebes. In latest June-early July, I had reports of Rufous Hummingbirds, “fall” migrants starting to work their way south. And, there was a White-winged Dove in town, one of those southern species expanding northward in fits and starts. That’s a lot of bird names, and some of you might wonder where these names came from. Many English everyday or common names for general kinds of birds—hawk, owl, finch, wren, duck—can be traced back centuries to archaic forms of English, or sometimes French or German. The meaning of those names isn’t as obvious as for warblers (“one who warbles”), flycatchers and woodpeckers. More specific bird names have a number of origins. Some are tributes to ornithologists or naturalists (Audubon’s Warbler, Wilson’s Plover). Others are named for their color (Indigo Bunting, Brown Pelican), or a particular fieldmark (Red-tailed Hawk, Black-throated Sparrow), or a combination of those (Rosebreasted Grosbeak, Green
Broadbill). Some names are descriptive of the relative size of the bird (Great Egret, Least Flycatcher), its habitat (Juniper Titmouse, Canyon Wren), or its geographic range (Pacific-slope Flycatcher, Florida Jay). Some birds, Whitechinned Petrel for example, seem to be named for their least obvious fieldmark. I defy you to spot the few white chin feathers on this bird while bouncing in a boat on the open ocean! Sometimes, it’s a stretch to come up with names for similar, closely related species, such as the sunbirds with red breasts, so we have Red-chested, Scarlet-chested and Flame-breasted. In some cases, the name seems longer than the bird. The Exclamatory Paradise Whydah has only a 4” body! Many birds are too rare or unfamiliar to have common names. One group of Old World warbler-like birds, for example, is referred to by its scientific name, Cisticola. Many species of them look alike, at least to me, so are named for the noises they make—croaking, piping, wing-snapping, chirping and whistling! There are drawbacks to the use of common names, as they can vary geographically and thus lead to confusion. The North American Robin, Blackbird and “Buzzard”, for example, are very different from European birds with the
same names. Say the name “squawky jay” to someone in Wyoming, and they won’t know what you’re talking about. One way to alleviate confusion is through use of scientific names. Especially after the 15th and 16th century, voyages of discovery brought back plant and animal specimens from all over the world, and the need for a classification system became obvious. Carolus Linnaeus, an 18th century Swedish naturalist, set out to construct one. His basic unit was the species, a population with shared characters whose members breed with each other and not with other such populations. He grouped very closely related species within a higher category, the genus (pl. genera). His system dictates that each kind of organism should have a double name, its genus and species names used together. That combination is unique to a species and can’t be applied to any other. Classification then proceeds through categories which are more and more inclusive: genera into a family, then an order, a class, a phylum, and a kingdom. Linnaeus based the names of all these categories on Latin, and that is still used most of the time. To illustrate how this system works in bird classification, let’s look at some birds mentioned earlier. The American Robin (Turdus mi-
gratorius) and the European Blackbird (Turdus merula) are very closely related and are placed in the same genus. They are less closely related to our bluebirds (genus Sialia), but all are close enough to be in the same family, Turdidae or thrushes. North American Blackbirds are different enough from thrushes to be in a different family, Icteridae, along with Orioles and Meadowlarks. The European Robin is in yet another genus and family. All of these have enough characters in common to be placed within the same order, Passeriformes or perching birds. This order is distinct from others such as Accipitriformes, birds of prey, which includes our “buzzard” (Turkey Vulture) and the Buzzard of Europe (a kind of hawk). All of the creatures mentioned here have wings, feathers and other characters which unite them in the Class Aves, the birds. Birds are in the Phylum Chordata with other vertebrates and in the Kingdom Animalia. I hope you enjoy the photo of Pheucticus ludovicianus!
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LegaL Notices INVITATION TO BID WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT Wayne School District is accepting bids to re-roof the roof of a district owned house located at 393 W. 200 N., Bicknell, UT. The bid needs to include stripping of the existing shingles, then re-sheeting and re-shingling. The roof is approximately 1320 square feet, and the bid should include all labor and materials. The bid should also include shingling the shed close to the house, as well. The shed roof is approximately 432 square feet. Contact Shane Bradbury at 435-691-4126 for more information. Bids will be accepted until Wednesday, July 22, at 12:00 PM. Please send bids to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT. 84715. Put on the outside of the envelope District House Bid. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and provider and reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 9 & 16, 2020 NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Aug. 5, 2020 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)5387240 for additional information. NEW APPLICATION(S) 97-2449 (A82042): BPJ46 Revocable Trust propose(s) using 1.7252 ac-ft. from groundwater (7 miles W of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 97-962 (a45854): USA Bureau of Land Management propose(s) using 6.6 ac-ft. from the Cull Mesa Spring and Moody Creek (Cull Mesa Spring) for STOCKWATERING. 61-3216 (a45930): State of Utah Board of Water Resources, Victor Sebastian and Eleanor Valdes, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC. 61-3220 (a45931): Ned and Lindsay Stephensen propose(s) using 0.0081 cfs OR 2.1928 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles SW of Hatch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3221 (a45944): Randall and Traci Strong propose(s) using 0.0031 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (Mammoth Creek) for DOMESTIC. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 9 & 16, 2020
Calassified ds WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR
Wayne School District is accepting applications for the following positions: ELEMENTARY TEACHER Loa Elementary—Grade level to be determined Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree and Utah teaching license or be working toward these credentials. Candidates seeking an intern position will be considered. This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary will be based on qualifications and Wayne School District teacher salary schedule. Interested individuals may fill out a written application at Wayne School District Office, 79 North 100 West Bicknell, UT or found online at http://www.waynesd.org/images/pdf/Employment/TeacherApp.pdf. A current resume, a university transcript showing all course work, a copy of applicant’s teaching license, and two letters of recommendation should accompany the application. PARAPROFESSIONALS AND SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS Interested individuals may fill out a written application at Wayne School District Office, 79 North 100 West Bicknell, UT or found online at http://www.waynesd.org/images/pdf/Employment/Classified-Application.pdf Applications for any positions may be submitted in person or electronically to tyler.newton@waynesd.org and/or randy. shelley@waynesd.org . CLOSING DATE: Open until filled Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications. Applicants are considered on the basis of employment qualifications without regard to race, color, political affiliation, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, or disability
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Fire Restrictions: If you are in developed recreation sites, campgrounds or picnic areas that allows campfires, be sure your campfire is completely out before you leave and all ignition sources are a safe distance away from vegetation to mitigate unwanted wildfires.—Dixie National Forest Fire Restrictions
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developed campgrounds. If you are camping outside of a developed campground, called dispersed camping, during stage 1 fire restrictions, no open fires are allowed. It’s important to be aware of and abide by current fire restrictions while recreating in the forest, additional restrictions include: Restrictions: The following acts are prohibited until further notice: • Igniting, building, maintaining, or using a fire, including charcoal and briquettes, outside a fire structure provided by the agency within a designated area is prohibited. All debris burning is strictly prohibited. • Campfires are allowed in all developed recreation
sites, campgrounds, picnic areas, and home sites that are maintained and administered by the agency, or home sites where running water is present are allowed. Stoves or grills that are fueled solely by liquid petroleum fuels are also allowed. Holders of Forest Service Special Use Authorizations are exempt from restriction #1; provided such fires are within a fire structure and are within their permitted area. • Discharging, or using any kind of fireworks on unincorporated private land (always prohibited on state and federal lands). • Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as determined by the Society
of Automotive Engineers (SAE) recommended practices J335 and J350. • Detonating of explosives, incendiary or chemical devices, pyrotechnics, or exploding targets, or tracer ammunition (always prohibited on federal land). • Cutting, welding, or grinding of metal in areas of dry vegetation. • Smoking except in an enclosed vehicle or building, or a developed recreation site or areas of a minimum of three (3) feet in diameter cleared down to mineral soil. View full closure order at https://www.fs.usda.gov. It is also important to understand wildfire prevention strategies related to camping, campfires, driving, outdoor equipment use, smoking, shooting and more. Learn more on wildfire prevention at
https://smokeybear.com/en/ prevention-how-tos. All lands within the Dixie National Forest are in fire restrictions and becoming increasingly dry and fire danger is increasing daily. If you are in developed recreation sites, campgrounds or picnic areas that allows campfires, be sure your campfire is completely out before you leave and all ignition sources are a safe distance away from vegetation to mitigate unwanted wildfires. Fire Managers are continually evaluating the need for further fire restrictions. Please verify with your local land management agency before conducting any fire related activity in question by calling or visiting https:// utahfireinfo.gov/active-firerestriction-documents/ for more information. —Dixie National Forest
Bicknell Memorial: After hard work, sacrifice and generous contributions
by many individuals, businesses and foundations, the Bicknell Veteran's and Heritage Memorial will be dedicated on July 24, 2020. —Steve Albrecht, Bicknell Veteran's and Heritage Memorial Committee Bicknell Memorial Cont'd from page 1
• A large, black, granite monument inscribed with the poem “Freedom Isn’t Free, one mother’s experience of having a brother killed and a son taken as a prisoner of war, and a listing of soldiers who were killed in action, prisoners of war or earned Purple Hearts. • Two granite monuments that list all Bicknell residents who have served in the various branches of the
military. • Two granite monuments honoring the heritage of Bicknell and how people in Bicknell and surrounding areas have made their livelihoods. • Eight kiosks of our heritage with pictures of the following: o Downwinders o Early LDS influence & A. K. Thurber o Logging o Mountain setting & early Native Americans o Ranching
o Wagons & roads o Water o Women & education • One shadow-box kiosk containing historical pioneer artifacts • Ranching and logging metal art • Restored pioneer wagon used by those who settled this area • Meditation benches, waterfall, and gardens Following the dedication, please join the Thurber Ward for a COVID-19-safe dinner at the Bicknell Town Park.
American Legion Post 92 will also be sponsoring a breakfast at 8:00 a.m. on July 24th at the Wayne Community Center in Bicknell. This is the same day as the Bicknell Veteran's and Heritage Memorial Dedication. While the breakfast is free, contributions are encouraged. —Steve Albrecht, Bicknell Veteran's and Heritage Memorial Committee
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July 16, 2020
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DENTAL ASSISTANT PANGUITCH DENTAL Panguitch Dental is looking for a motivated Dental Assistant to join their team. This position will be part-time, working three to four days per week. Must be 18 or older. The position responsibilities include: • Patient Interaction. • Taking X-Rays. • Chair-side assisting. • Scheduling, Charting, Documenting dental visits on computer. • Sterilization of dental Instruments. • Set-up and cleaning operatory and office. • Experienced applicants would have the following: • Dental Assisting Experience • Pedo, Endo, Oral Surgery and General Dentistry Experience. • Knowledge of Computer Charting and Digital x-rays • X-Ray Certified. • CPR Certified. We are willing to train those with no assisting experience. Wage is negotiable if you have dental experience. Email your resume to: smemory@waynechc.org Or you can drop it off in person at Panguitch Dental. 75 N 200 E, Panguitch, UT 84759 CAPITOL REEF CIDER WORKS BICKNELL Capitol Reef Cider Works of Bicknell, Utah is looking for intelligent dedicated employees to advance our apple orchard and cider operation. Reliability and good physical fitness are required. Full-time and part-time positions available. Preferred Skills: Construction, Welding, Automotive Mechanics,
Biology, Horticulture. Email resumes and questions to: capitolreefciderworks@gmail.com
We are looking for friendly, hardworking professionals who enjoy the hospitality industry and interaction with guests. P O S I T I O N S AVA I L A B L E: Front Desk Agents Laundry Services Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen
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 Kindergarten/SpEd Preschool Teacher at Bryce Valley Elementary School Full-Time Social Studies Teacher at Escalante High School Full-Time Language Arts Teacher at Escalante High School Full-Time Science Teacher at Escalante High School Half-Time CTE Teacher at Escalante High School Food Service Worker at Bryce Valley High School Para-Professionals at All Schools Substitute/Activity Bus Driver in Panguitch Substitute/Activity Bus Driver in Escalante Substitute Custodians, Food Service, and Teachers Food Service Worker at Boulder Elementary School SALARY: Please see 2019-2020 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 Layne LeFevre (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) District Office Tracy Davis (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.
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 COOK LOA ELEMENTARY Wayne School District is accepting applications for a cook for school lunch at Loa Elementary. This position will be 23 hours per week with no benefits. Salary will start at $12.18 per hour. An applicant who can be friendly with students while they are in the lunchroom is preferred and also needs to be able to work as a team. Applicants must also have, or be willing to obtain, a current food handler’s permit. Applications can be mailed to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715. Contact Coral Chappell, 425-3813 or coral.chappell@waynesd.org, with any questions. This position will remain open until filled. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Grand Staircase Escalante Partners is hiring a part-time Communications Coordinator. This person will help with GSEP’s website, campaigns, programs, email blasts, and more. Please see the full job description, requirements, and how to apply at www.gsenm.org/ jobs.
NEEDED IMMEDIATELY: FULL-TIME MECHANIC Full-time mechanic, year-round. Tools & experience necessary. Wage depending on experience. Call 435-676-8300 or 435-690-9814.
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Tropic AA Meeting Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion. rtn Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group 4th Thursday of each month 5:30-7:30pm Southwest Behavioral Health Center 601 East Center St. Panguitch ADULTS ONLY Questions? Call Melissa Veater 435-690-0911
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SIX COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR Six County Association of Governments (SCAOG) is accepting applications for a full-time Department Director (Director). The Director has responsibility for management and compliance of the Aging Services Department at the SCAOG. The Director oversees various department programs typically serving the aging population. The Director must manage a team of clerical and support staff throughout the SCAOG region which includes Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne counties. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in management or a related field with at least two (2) years of relevant experience. This is a full-time position. The starting salary will be $25.00 to $28.00 per hour, depending on experience, and includes a full benefits package. Applications may be picked up at SCAOG’s Executive Office located at 250 North Main, Suite B12 in Richfield. For additional information, please call (435) 8930713. Position is open until filled with the first review of applications on July 29, 2020. SCAOG conducts background checks and drug screens on all successful applicants. SCAOG is an equal opportunity employer. SIX COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL PLANNER Six County Association of Governments (SCAOG) is accepting applications for a full-time Regional Planner (Planner). The Planner has responsibility for management and compliance of the Regional Planning Program, Hazard Mitigation Planning, Community Development Block Grant, and Transportation Planning programs through SCAOG. The Planner works with local communities and counties in all planning activities and helps implement general plans, capital improvement plans, planning and zoning, and asset inventories. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel throughout the SCAOG region which includes Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne counties. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in Community Planning, Public Administration, Planning, Finance, Geographic Information Systems, Political Science, Rural Sociology, or related field with at least two (2) years of relevant experience. This is a full-time position. The starting salary will be $22.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, and includes a full benefits package. Applications may be picked up at SCAOG’s Executive Office located at 250 North Main, Suite B12 in Richfield. For additional information, please call (435) 893-0713. Position is open until filled with the first review of applications on July 29, 2020. SCAOG conducts background checks and drug screens on all successful applicants. SCAOG is an equal opportunity employer.
INFORMATION SPECIALIST Wayne County is accepting applications for the following part-time, seasonal position: Title: Information Specialist Department: Travel Council GENERAL PURPOSE Performs a variety of entry level clerical and administrative support duties and provide day to day customer service. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under general supervision from the Wayne County Travel Council Director ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Provide excellent customer service. • Answer all incoming calls to the information center and retrieve messages from answering machine and fulfill their request and or call them back. • Keep brochure racks filled and bulletin board updated with current information. • Sweep / vacuum and clean the restroom at the information center when needed. • Must be willing to work weekends and Holidays. • Perform related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Knowledge of Wayne County and surrounding areas. 2. Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Some knowledge of standard office procedures and policies; good English usage, grammar, and spelling; operation of standard office machinery; filing systems, alphabetical and numerical; computer operation; telephone etiquette; basic interpersonal skills; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; follow written or oral instructions; work in a standard office setting requiring extensive setting or standing; write legibly; respond to requests for assistance or information; demonstrate self motivation; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public. 3. Work Environment: Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, and does involve walking, standing, stooping, lifting, sitting and reaching. Talking, hearing and seeing necessary in performing job duties. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional and discriminating thinking. Applications can be picked up at the Wayne County Clerk’s Office and will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Monday, July 27th 2020. For additional information, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 435-836-1300. Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor