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Thursday, July 29, 2021

New Horizons Crisis Center Presents

Overcoming the Challenges: Improving Responses to Domestic and Sexual Violence Victims RICHFIELD - New Horizons Crisis Center is proud to bring "Overcoming the Challenges: Improving Responses to Domestic and Sexual Violence" to Richfield, Utah for the first time in the region.

Held on August 5 & 6, 2021 at the Sevier Valley Center at Snow College’s Richfield Campus, "Overcoming the Challenges: Improving Responses to Domestic & Sexual Violence Victims" is a two-day conference providing advanced training on domestic and sexual violence intervention and responses.

The conference is focused on public safety and criminal justice responses to these crimes and will feature national and state presenters.

There will be break-out sessions for law enforcement, prosecution, health care providers, advocacy, and other allied professionals. Attendees will learn about best practices in their field, collaborative approaches, and will have opportunities to participate in indepth discussions.

This training will also acknowledge the monumental shift in public awareness about domestic and sexual violence and will support the continued and collective movement to improve efforts at all levels regarding intervention, colNew Horizons Cont'd on page 2

Pando Photographic Survey to Document World's Largest Tree

Wayne County Commission Meeting July 19

SITLA Director discusses land swap for new privatized campground at gateway to Capitol Reef National Park as part of Bears Ears agreement

by Amiee Maxwell

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The Pando aspen clone is a single tree—what we recognize as trees are individual branches of one tree. The U.S. Forest Service and Friends of Pando are conducting a comprehensive photographic survey to use as a health assessment tool of the aspen clone.

FISHLAKE N.F. - A photographic survey on the aspen clone known as Pando—the world’s largest tree—will be conducted on the Fishlake National Forest July 31st through August 8th, 2021.

The Fishlake National Forest has been working with scientists and partners to provide a historical record of the aspen clone. This will be accomplished through a photographic survey, organized and

Stag & Heather Returns Bicknell's Familiar Main Street Restaurant is Open Once Again

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A familiar Main Street establishment in Bicknell for many years, the Stag & Heather Restaurant is reopened, offering American and oriental cuisine.

BICKNELL – Stag & Heather Restaurant, Bicknell’s Main Street restaurant which has been linked up for many decades with Emil Brinkerhoff’s Aquarius Motel, though shuttered for ten years, is at last open once again.

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management of Kyle Dalton and Scott Williamson, fresh air and new energy are filling the space, with a new menu offering American and oriental cuisine.

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overseen by the Friends of the Pando in cooperation with the Forest Service, community leaders, volunteers and college students from natural sciences, art, film and design programs from throughout the United States.

The Pando photographic survey will create the first comprehensive image of the world’s largest living organism, recording 8,400 locations using 360-degrees cam-

eras that will be published and made freely available online for scientists to study by Friends of Pando.

Lance Oditt, lead photographer who is spearheading the Pando Photographic Survey, said the survey will provide much-needed documentation to assess the health of the aspen clone.

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check in with the resource specialists that are over his parcel with any additional questions.

The conversation then drifted to the current drought situation. “I’m not trying to beat up on any rancher but mother nature has a way that we need to protect her,” said Ure. A rancher himself, he said he most likely won’t be using his winter permits this year.

“If there’s no rain, there’s no food,” he said, “and you can’t make money by starving your cattle. You might as well face reality and sell them today than wait six months from now when they’re 50 pounds lighter.”

Ure then reported on SITLA’s financials for the last fiscal year. Even with COVID, they exceeded their goal by 30 million dollars and most of that was on development. Rural America has been found,” he said, “We could sell triple the property if we auctioned it off right now than what we could three years ago.” He then asked how much building permits have doubled in Wayne County. “We’ve been Land Swap

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A "Classic Conversation" With Capitol Reef Superintendent Sue Fritzke

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Festivals, Workshops and Building Projects: Entrada at Mid-Season 2021 TORREY – The Entrada Institute is at the midpoint of the 2021 season of performances, presentations, workshops, and discussions. The schedule continues with the Torrey Chamber Music Festival, Bicknell International Film Festival (BIFF), and a Cowboy Music and Poetry Festival. Two additional events, Arts in the Park and Heritage Starfest are held in collaboration with Capitol Reef National Park.

For the second year in a row, Entrada hosted an AmeriCorps team. Among other things, this energetic group of college-aged young people completed projects on the Entrada Center property including pouring concrete pads and planting several dozen trees.

Along with staff from ASSIST UTAH, Inc. and Utah Non Profit Housing Corporation (UNHPC), the team also built an ADA compliant ramp and staircase to improve access on the existing Entrada stage.

Future Entrada projects and collaborations include construction of a night sky kiosk and observation site, as well as extensive renovations to the Entrada House. Marci Milligan, Entrada Board President, explained “The expansion of Entrada House is a high priority and will enable year-round programming as well as convenient, comfortable housing for visiting presenters and performers.”

A strong advocate for place-making, Entrada welcomes community support for programs and development.

Don Gomes, Entrada Vice President noted, “The spring fundraiser was incredibly successful. Funds raised will support vigorous programming through the season. It is community partnerships and individual contributions that enables Entrada to offer a variety of entertainment, education, and enlightenment.”

Recently, Torrey Town and Entrada celebrated the re-

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In 2021, Entrada built an ADA-compliant ramp to the Entrada stage.

naming of 200 West south of Main Street to be “Historic Poverty Flat” in honor of the historic nature of the area. Earlier this month, UNPHC helped Entrada Mid-Season

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Continued chance of scattered afternoon storms Thursday, through the weekend, and into Monday, highs in 70s. Clearing to mostly sunny on Tues/Wed, highs in 80s. Lows all week in 50s. Light winds.

WAYNE COUNTY - The July 19, 2021 Wayne County Commission Meeting began with an update from the director of the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA), David Ure, but before he could get started Commissioner Wood asked how they could secure grazing permits on state lands. “It’s a viable part of our economy in Wayne County,” said Wood.

A 130,000-acre block of state lands on Parker Mountain is coming up for bid next year.

Ure explained that the present permittees have the opportunity to make the final bid. Commissioner Brian, who currently holds a grazing allotment on Parker Mountain, expressed concern that an environmental group or hunting group could come in and outbid. “Not going to happen,” said Ure, “Whoever is going to get it is going to be running cattle on it.” Ure said that bidders must utilize the land in the same fashion and that this is for two reasons: to maintain water rights and for fire control.

“Despite what anyone says bovines help minimize fire danger,” said Ure. He recommended Commissioner Brian

We live in a rainbow of chaos.

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Sue Fritzke, Superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park, will join the Entrada Institute for a Classic Conversation on Thursday, August 5, at 6pm, at Robber's Roost.

TORREY - August’s Classic Conversation, sponsored by the Entrada Institute, will be a 1-hour dialogue with Sue Fritzke, Superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park (CRNP).

Fritzke, a veteran of the National Park Service (NPS), began her tenure at CRNP in April 2018. Before that, she served at four northern California parks, as well as at Mount Rainier National Park, Yosemite National Park, and Redwood National Park. She and Don Gomes, along with other attendees, will converse on Thursday August 5, 6 p.m., at Robbers Roost in Torrey.

Fritzke earned her bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and physical geography from UC-Santa Barbara and her master’s in physical geography and plant ecology from Oregon State University in Corvallis. Since 2015, she has been a participant in the NPS Superintendents’ Leadership Roundtable.

At CRNP, Fritzke is a strong advocate for “developing and strengthening relationships with the park’s partners and local communities to protect Capitol Reef's resources and provide quality experiences for all visitors, from local residents to international guests.” That role is highlighted by the park’s collaboration with Entrada on the Artist-inResidence program and Heritage Starfest.

A natural resources professional by training and experience, Fritzke began her NPS career in 1985 as an interpretation ranger at Yosemite National Park. But did you know…

To register for this program, go to www.entradainstitute.org, click on “Attend an Event,” and fill out the brief form. You will find the latest Utah Department of Health guidelines for COVID there.

Events are also livestreamed at Entrada Institute on Facebook.

—The Entrada Institute

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Congratulations to Garfield Commissioners for Finding a Solution to a Problem That Doesn't Exist Well, hurray for the Garfield County Commissioners for unanimously passing the Garfield County, Utah Ordinance No. 2021-4 Second Amendment Sanctuary! A sterling example of our tax dollars at work! I feel safer already, and encouraged that our gallant commissioners can deal so forcefully with problems that don't even exist! Now that the threat of somebody somehow taking away our guns someday has been settled once and for all, there are other imaginary problems they could and should address. I suggest they come up with a ruling against Jewish Space Lasers, which are, apparently, starting so many fires out in Oregon. And then there are all those Cannibalistic Pedophiles running around the country stealing and eating our children. Surely there should be an Ordinance against that sort of thing! And what about those Lizard People? We're not just going to sit here quietly and let them invade us, are we?

As for local issues like the drought or insufficient lowincome housing or the proliferation of illegal drugs----those're just for sissies. So, really, thanks guys. Heck of a job!

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laboration, and community accountability.

New Horizons Crisis Center (NHCC) is providing this training as part of their mission to "Encircle—Educate—Empower” local and regional partners, as well as to continue to provide advocacy for victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, and other crimes. Serving the communities in Sevier, Piute, Millard, Sanpete and Wayne counties of Utah, NHCC is committed to bringing awareness through education, and to work collaboratively to build strong, positive, and nonviolent communities.

Debbie Mayo, Executive Director of NHCC states, "It is important for our rural areas that we continue to advocate for those in our community who experience domestic violence, rape, or sexual assault.

NHCC has worked diligently to continue to provide essential safety planning, validation and connection to local resources for survivors, and this training will give our regional law enforcement and criminal justice professionals additional tools that support and advocate for victims, as well to take part of our goal to build strong, non-violent communities." Ms. Mayo adds, "While the pandemic has brought new challenges to people across the country, especially survivors, we can all take action to end domestic violence. Uplifting survivors’ voices, advocating for lifesaving resources, and reaching out when friends or loved ones are in trouble will help us build a world without domestic violence. When we

educate ourselves and others about domestic abuse, we equip communities with knowledge and confidence to end violence.”

Nationally renowned keynote and featured speakers include Ret. Lt. Mark Wynn, Attorney Jonathan H. Kurland, Leah Lutz, Kit Gruelle, and Det. Justin Boardman (ret).

Domestic violence and sexual assault are serious crimes perpetrated every day across the United States. In Utah, two out of every eleven adult females and one out of every ten adult males will experience intimate partner violence at some point in their lives. According to the Utah Department of Health, 9.7% of adults in Utah reported that someone had sex, or attempted to have sex, with them, without their consent.

New Horizons Crisis Center assisted 398 victims, through our main office, with outreach, crisis intervention and/or other services besides shelter. Last year, NHCC sheltered a total of 179 women, 154 children, and 29 men, for a total of 4542 days.

For more information about New Horizons Crisis Center please visit our website at http://centralutahcrisisintervention.org/ or contact Debbie Mayo, Executive Director at 435-896-9294. For our 24 hour 7 days a week crisis hotline please call: 435-896-9294 or 1-800-343-6302 Law enforcement, prosecution, health care providers and advocates are encouraged to attend this free training.

To register for the conference please visit https://bitly.com/ ImprovingResponses.

—New Horizons Crisis Center

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We especially appreciate the positive feedback we have received regarding the customer service provided by our great team.

One of the important ways that the team pulls together is stepping in and helping each other throughout the day, picking up slack where it is needed to ensure that the customer's expectations are met. Quality, Consistency, and Value is the Nemo's way and we appreciate all that the team has done to maintain that goal. Thank you for the improvements you are making, working hard, and contributing to the fun atmosphere at work!

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Dangling Rope Marina Closed Through 2021 NPS Assessing Repair Needs

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Aerial view of Dangling Rope Marina.

PAGE, AZ – Due to significant wind damage and low water conditions, Dangling Rope Marina will not reopen in 2021. A team of electrical, structural, and marine engineers recently visited the site to assess the damaged infrastructure. The National Park Service is developing a plan for marina repairs and additional actions needed to address projected low water conditions.

Be advised that during the closure of Dangling Rope Marina, visitors may not use the dock for any purpose and no visitor services are available. Relevant updates will be posted on the park’s website. Dangling Rope Marina was the only place to obtain boat fuel between the Wahweap area downlake and the Bullfrog area uplake, a distance of approximately 100 miles.

Boaters should plan ahead for their needs. For boaters averaging 20 to 25 MPH, the trip to Bullfrog from Wahweap takes at least 4 to 5 hours. Fuel remains available at Wahweap, Antelope Point, and Bullfrog Marinas.

Lake Powell water level fluctuations are determined by a wide range of factors and it is not possible to predict daily elevations with absolute certainty. It is imperative that boaters check the park’s website about the status of preferred launch destinations before heading to the lake. Real-time information is available on our website about Lake Powell’s fluctuating water levels and the status of water-based visitor services at this link: https:// www.nps.gov/glca/learn/changing-lake-levels.htm.

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Stateline Auxiliary Ramp Construction Begins

Stateline Launch Ramp Now Closed to the Public

Utah Symphony to Perform at Bryce Canyon on August 12 National Park Service

Stateline Launch Ramp on Lake Powell.

PAGE, AZ – The National Park Service, in partnership with Aramark, has begun the rehabilitation of Stateline Auxiliary Boat Ramp in order to provide access to south Lake Powell during low water conditions. Effective immediately, the Stateline Launch Ramp is closed to the public to ensure the safety of our visitors while construction is underway. Alternate launching facilities for non-motorized vessels include Lone Rock Beach and the Antelope Point Public Launch Ramp area.

Lake Powell water level fluctuations are determined by a wide range of factors and it is not possible to predict daily elevations with absolute certainty. It is imperative that boaters check the park’s website about the status of preferred launch destinations before heading to the lake. Real-time information is available on our website about Lake Powell’s fluctuating water levels and the status of water-based visitor services at this link: https:// www.nps.gov/glca/learn/changing-lake-levels.htm.

—National Park Service

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BRYCE - The Utah Symphony will be performing at Ruby's Bryce Canyon Rim at Ruby's Inn on August 12, 2021, at 8:00 p.m.

Backdropped by the majestically crafted hoodoos right around sunset, this concert is set in a truly mesmerizing location. Bryce Canyon Country is most widely known for Bryce Canyon National Park, where the concert will take place. However, it’s also home to parts of Capitol Reef National Park, three state parks, one national forest and one national monument.

After a packed day of exploring Bryce Canyon Country, end your evening listening to the awe-inspiring sounds of the Utah Symphony. Special artists include Thierry Fischer, conductor and Aubree Oliverson, violin. Aubree is a Utah native with an international solo violin career.

Admission is free but a ticket is still required. You can access mobile tickets from the Utah Symphony/Utah Opera SUO app 72 hours before the performance begins. Download the Utah Symphony | Utah Opera app to view your tickets and concert program. Go to https://utahsymphony.org for ticket information and app download and tutorial. Questions? Call 801-533-6683.

—Garfield County Office of Tourism

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Wayne Commission: Commissioner Blackburn asked what the process is for a land exchange and Ure said that unless you have an exchange with something like the Bears Ears, it’s “bloody slow.”

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dividing property right and left. Probably between March and July had about 50 new parcels. Farmers are subdividing their fields, it’s unbelievable,” said Wayne County Treasurer Colleen Allen. Ure asked if it was the whole county or just in the Torrey area and Allen said it is definitely in the upper area of the county.

Commissioner Brian then asked what it would take to trade some school ground for some of the Forest Service land down near Torrey, “to sell it to someone to build a campground on right at the gate going in,” said Brian. “Now you were going to have some maps here for me today?” asked Ure. He said that things are moving very rapidly and that there are some rumors out there about Bears Ears and that “within the next 60 days it will no longer be a rumor.” He said he’s currently working with the administration and with several counties on items that will help make them a better economic base.

Ure then asked for the maps and said he’ll see what he can do. Commissioner Blackburn asked what the process is for a land exchange and Ure said that unless you have an exchange with something like the Bears Ears, it’s “bloody slow.”

Ure said Bears Ears will be taking in about 120,000 acres of SITLA land and the land the commissioners are asking to be exchanged includes both BLM and forest service land on both sides of Highway 24 near the

park boundary.

Conversation then moved on to what it is like growing hay this year. Commissioner Brian said it’s been as good as ever. Ure then discussed the dire situation in Northern Utah and said this is the worst drought in Utah history. He then said that the droughts of 1895 and 1933 both lasted between 18 and 23 months and if history repeats itself we can expect the drought to continue next year.

Then Ure went back to reporting the financials. SITLA reached 101 million last year in revenue, which now makes the trust fund up around 3.1 billion dollars. Ure reported that oil and gas makes up only about 30% of what it did five years ago and that oil and gas revenues are pretty much gone and not likely to come back. “Renewables, specifically solar is just going gangbusters,” he said. And although SITLA’s making money off of solar he expressed that, “We only look at the middle of renewable energy but we don’t look at what it takes to mine copper, lithium, and iron and what it takes to recycle it.”

Commissioner Brian asked if there is any talk about putting solar on any SITLA lands in Wayne County but Ure said no since there’s a problem with access to transmission lines.

Ure then asked for the maps again and said that he’ll put it on the list for Bears Ears. “When we trade land it’s not going to be rabbitbrush for rabbitbrush, we’re going to combine ground into something we can use,” said Ure. “If we can get this stuff worked for you, it would be good,” said Ure, ”I’m not

going to guarantee anything but we’ll put it into the hopper.” “We do need some more privatized land in the valley here - three percent doesn’t cut it,” said Commissioner Wood.

Next on the agenda, the commission reviewed a conditional use permit and zoning change request from residential/agricultural to industrial for Harward and Rees. They would like to move their gravel pit off of SITLA property to DG Lusko’s property. They want to zone 280 acres with the ability to work 10 acres at a time. They will reclaim with topsoil and seed when they’re done. The commission approved the conditional use permit and zoning change.

The commission then reviewed Part C of Burke Torgerson’s Thousand Lake Mountain View Subdivision.

Torgerson completed the necessary paperwork for the eleven additional lots and the commission approved the request.

After a closed session to discuss personnel issues, the meeting re-opened to the public. Jenna Draper presented the economic services agreement with Six County. The commission signed the agreement and decided that the economic board should meet monthly.

The commission also signed the Garkane Energy Memorandum of Understanding, the Indigent Defense Agreement for Michael Winn, the Hanksville Diversion RFR #22, and reviewed the county’s bills before adjourning the meeting.

Gunnison Valley Hospital Names New Chief Executive Officer Brenda Bartholomew will succeed Mark Dalley, who is retiring the end of this year GUNNISON - The Board of Directors of Gunnison Valley Hospital has named Brenda Bartholomew as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). She has worked closely for the past 10 years with

Bartholomew, who has been with the hospital for 27 years, brings a depth of both medical and executive experience that will help Gunnison Valley Hospital continue to achieve its mission of providing high-quality, community-based healthcare.

Bartholomew has served as Gunnison Valley Hospital’s chief nursing officer for the past 24 years. In this capacity, she has gained extensive experience in managing the nursing team, surgical services, laboratory, respiratory, environmental services and the dietary department.

“We conducted a thorough search over the past few months and interviewed several imBrenda Bartholemew was the pressive local and naunanimous choice in the search tional candidates,” said for Gunnison Valley Hospital Kim Pickett, chair of the Gunnison Valley HospiCEO. tal Board of Directors.

“Brenda was the unanithe hospital’s current CEO, mous choice because of her Mark Dalley, who is retiring strong experience coupled at the end of this year. with her knowledge of our

community and passion for Gunnison Valley Hospital.

She understands the mission, vision and values, and is poised to build on the success achieved by Mark Dalley’s leadership.”

Bartholomew has a master’s degree in healthcare organizational leadership and management. She has been recognized locally and nationally for her leadership roles, including one with the Utah Office of Primary Care and Rural Health (OPCRH), which awarded her with the COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Award for her outstanding efforts in guiding the hospital through the pandemic.

“In my 10 years as CEO, I’ve been impressed with Brenda’s ability to build trust among leadership, work well with employed and partner physicians, improve processes, and increase employee satisfaction,” Dalley said. “She never wavers on ensuring that each patient receives the highest level of quality care.”

—Gunnison Valley Hospital

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Pando Photographic Survey: “This project will create a

document that the Forest can use for generations to come and we hope will multiply opportunities for others to study the tree,” —USFS District Ranger Kurt Robins.

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“We’re basing this on rephotography. The idea is that by recording the picture and the geolocation information, someone could go back and see how the tree has changed over time,” said Oditt.

To Oditt’s knowledge, this will be the first time 360-degree photography has been used as a tool to document the health of an ecosystem. He said the idea came to him while doing work in accessible design--how to design things for people who are impaired. He began learning about 360-degree photography, and, working with the

Western Aspen Alliance, came up with the idea of capturing Pando using this format.

“I did some research to see if anyone else had attempted to try this,” said Oditt.

“This has never been done, not that we know of.” He said among their goals is to document their photographic methods and publish the results in a scientific journal for others to work with.

One benefit of using the 360-degree camera is it will significantly speed up the documentation process. The team will shoot over just nine days, with post production taking about six months. “We hope to start publishing out onto the Web no later than February or

Pando Photographic Survey Shoot Facts Shoot Dates: Aug 1st-Aug 8th, 2021 Shoot Location: Fish Lake, Utah Total Land Mass of Pando:106 acres Land Mass (Less Road Surface): Approx. 90 acres Number of Locations to be Photographed: 8,400 Total Land Mass Photographed: 85 acres +/- 5 acres Total Number of Trees: Appox. 47,000 stems (branches) Number of people needed to photograph the tree: 24 Number of Human Hours to Shoot: 547 hours Estimated Size of RAW Pando Image: 16-20 Terabytes

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rehabilitate Entrada House for future uses and guests.

Entrada’s Board of Directors will see some changes this month. Leaving the Board are David Conine, Owen Olpin, Ryan Torgerson, and Jay Williams. Milligan said of this group, “With their help, En-

trada has grown to offer yearround programming, more robust scholarships for graduating Wayne High students, and major work on the Entrada Center.”

Joining the Entrada Board are Julie Christensen, Daniel Emrich, Stewart Lawson, Paula Pace and Mony Tai Ping.

“These new members bring energy and experience that is

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The Entrada Institute celebrated the renaming of 200 West south of Main Street to be “Historic Poverty Flat” in honor of the historic nature of the area.

March of next year, said Oditt.

He said that similar work over the same acreage using a 2D camera would take roughly eleven months to shoot and another year of production to stitch it all together, or roughly two years.

Pando is a 106-acre aspen-clone made up of over 40,000 branches that weighs an estimated 13.2 million pounds making it the largest known aspen clone, the largest tree by weight and the largest living organism. Discovered in 1976 by University of Michigan forest researcher Burton V. Barnes, and verified by genetic testing in 2008, research suggests the tree is not regenerating fast enough to sustain itself. The Forest Service has been working to understand the tree and stimulate growth since the late 1980’s and began fencing the tree in 2011 to protect it from browsing wildlife who eat the new stems faster than the tree seems able to regenerate. Interest in the tree has grown exponentially over the past decade drawing visitors and headlines from around the world.

“There’s a lot we don’t know,” said Oditt. He said the essential as we move forward,” Gomes said. “They will be central to planning and implementation of focused marketing, new ventures into theater, and added issue-related programming.” The new board members will be introduced at the next Entrada Board meeting on Saturday, August 7.

“Overall, Entrada is poised to offer programming twelve months a year,” added Milligan. “With Robbers Roost available and the soon-to-be expanded and remodeled Entrada House, the options are exciting.”

Last November, Entrada began offering sessions during what had previously been its off-season when it launched its new Classic Conversations series. These discussions spotlight citizens who have had an influence in Wayne County. In addition to being webcast live, all programs are now recorded on video and archived for future viewing.

More information and the season calendar are available at www.entradainstitute.org. To stay informed of events and activities, the website offers a link to Entrada’s email list.

—Entrada Institute

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The Forest Service has been working to understand the Pando aspen clone and stimulate growth since the late 1980’s and began fencing the tree in 2011 to protect it from browsing wildlife. clone is also subject to infections such as sooty bark canker, leaf spot, and a fungal infection called conk, in addition to browsing by deer and elk, and to a lesser degree, cows.

“We do know this: We have no record of the tree. We don’t have a record and we need that record. I felt like it was something I could do,” said Oditt.

“This project will create a document that the Forest can

use for generations to come and we hope will multiply opportunities for others to study the tree,” says District Ranger Kurt Robins.

According to Janice Connell, photographer and Outreach Coordinator with Friends of Pando, the organization will lead twenty citizen scientists from southern Utah, including students from Snow College, local high schools as well as volunteers from around the United States, to

capture the 8,400 locations of the 106-acre tree. Four to five “runners” will assist the photographers, ferrying batteries and SIM cards, and recording geolocation information.

Once completed, students and volunteers will work to process what will be the largest picture of a tree ever taken along with location data. This record will be published online for scientists and educators to study and enjoy.

"Next year, using images captured during the shoot along with short subject documentary films to education the public about the tree, we will also create virtual land art installations allowing people to walk the expanse of the Pando using their phone, to learn about the tree and the land it calls home," said Connell.

In addition to creating a vital record, the project will also provide students an opportunity to learn about Fish Lake and explore careers in land management and forestry.

For more information on Pando and the Photographic survey, follow Fishlake National Forest on Facebook (U.S. Forest Service - Fishlake National Forest) and Twitter (@FishlakeNF). To learn more about Friends of Pando, visit friendsofpando.org.

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Dalton’s roots in Wayne County brought him back to the area to live about six months ago, and when Brinkerhoff proposed that they re-open the restaurant, he took him up on it. “I knew I was definitely capable of doing it, I’ve run kitchens before.

Courtesy Scott Williamson Though running a Stag & Heather's newly renovated dining room. business from the ground up is a different ball game,” said Dalton. I met him. Kyle moved up here erything’s made to order.”

They’re working on beer Williamson has a storied and I asked him if he needed and wine license, which they career in restaurants and re- help,” said Williamson.

The duo decided on both hope will come through withsorts between Las Vegas and southern Utah, having worked American and oriental cuisine, in the next month or so.

Stag & Heather opened at Bloomington Country Club, “Because there’s no compeMajestic View in Zion, The tition in oriental food,” said their doors on June 18, and Meadows Retirement Commu- Dalton. So a dinner party with they offer reservations and canity, Entrada Country Club. Sun a variety of interests can be ac- tering and “locals” discounts.

Stag & Heather ResRiver in St. George. Though he commodated, with the likes of plans on working on a doctorate ribeye steak, pork loin, chicken taurant is located at 240 W. degree in social justice, he says or salmon, to stir fries, chow Main Street in Bicknell. Hours couldn’t pass up the opportuni- mein noodles, won tons and are 5pm – 10pm on weekdays. 5pm to 11pm weekends. ty to come to Bicknell to work egg drop soup.

“All of our sauces are Closed Tuesdays. (435) 425with Dalton, whom he’s known since was a kid. “Kyle’s mom made in-house,” said Dalton, 2549.

—Insider worked with me, and that’s how “We focus on fresh food, ev-

MESSAGE FROM THE GARFIELD COUNTY FAIR BOARD INDOOR EXHIBITS

Participants must enter their exhibits on fairentry.com prior to August 9th at 11:00 am. No online entries or changes will happen at the Fair Building. We will have your exhibit tags ready for you to attach to each exhibit on the disclosed drop-off dates and time, see below. Once you have tagged your exhibits, the Fair staff will take your exhibits.

For Indoor Exhibit rules and drop off times see page 9 (4-H) and 22 (Open Class).

We will be offering a “Prepare for the Fair” day to assist with the online entry. We will have computers and an assistant there to help.

Please see dates and times: Escalante | August 3rd

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Multipurpose Building

Panguitch | August 4th

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Garfield County Courthouse

Tropic | August 4th

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Heritage Center

Or you can always call 435-676-1113!

*DO NOT bring your exhibits to “Prepare for the Fair” Day. Exhibits can be dropped off between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, August 9th, 2021, and between 8:00 am- 10:00 pm on Tuesday, August 10th, 2021, except for crops and gardens entries. Crops and gardens exhibits are to be dropped off between 8:00 am and 10:00 am on Tuesday, August 10th, 2021.

Golf for a Good Cause Garfield Memorial Health Care Foundation Annual Fundraising Events:

Golf Tournament

August 6, 2021 9:00 a.m. at Cove View Golf Course, Richfield, Utah

Annual Foundation Dinner

August 25th, 2021 6:00 p.m. at Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill, Bryce Canyon City, Utah Call Amber Matthew at (435)676-1262 or email at amber.matthew@imail.org

Dine for a Good Cause

Proceeds benefit not-for-profit healthcare provided by Garfield Memorial Hospital.

July 29, 2021

Wills, Trusts, and More

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Common (and Costly) Estate Planning Mistakes

Feeling silly?

by Jeffery J. McKenna Costly mistakes can be made when doing estate planning. In most cases, mistakes are made by well-intentioned people who failed to take advantage of opportunities to accumulate wealth, shelter assets from estate tax, and protect estates for future generations.

Some common estate-planning mistakes are listed here. By exercising care now, you can save a fortune later.

1. Neglecting items of sentimental value. Billy left a portion of his estate to his children in equal shares, and some to the stepmother of his adult children. Unfortunately, the will was silent as to distribution of his personal property, which included numerous paintings of purely sentimental value.

The stepmother felt she was entitled to the paintings. The personal representative, however, distributed the paintings among the adult children. The stepmother hired an attorney to fight for the paintings, which were ultimately divided evenly among the four beneficiaries.

But the legal fees far exceeded the value of the paintings, family relations were strained, and in the end nobody was happy.

Solution: Some people wrongly believe that there is no place in a will for personal property that does not have significant monetary value. If you are leaving items of personal property, whether of actual or sentimental value, clearly state in your will how you want

them to be distributed, or include them in the written list of specific gifts of personal property attached to your will.

2. Failing to secure the documents. Patty’s Uncle Bob, with whom she had a close relationship, died. Bob had prepared a will but it was nowhere to be found. Patty said Uncle Bob had promised her a substantial inheritance, but because the will was missing and she was not related to him by blood, the Court gave the entire estate to nieces and nephews who lived overseas -and who Bob had never met!

Solution: Make copies of your documents and store them in a safe place. Put the original in a bank safety deposit box; even if the key is lost and the whereabouts of the box is unknown, it can always be located by a vault box search. Give copies to your personal representative and attorney. And keep a copy in a safe place at home.

3. Keeping secrets. An elderly woman named Gwen died and left $40,000 to her devoted caretaker. The other beneficiaries of Gwen's large estate included nephews and nieces who were jealous of the caretaker's relationship with their aunt. When the will was read, they expressed anger that Gwen had left money to her caretaker.

They argued that the caretaker had exercised undue influence over Gwen, and therefore was not entitled to the bequest. Although the bequest was upheld in court, the challenge was

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He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council.

If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 628-1711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com. costly, caused delays, and upset Gwen's devoted caretaker.

Solution: Make your feelings known to your personal representative and beneficiaries — preferably before you die — about which people you wish to leave bequests to. If you think this may cause conflict, explain in a letter why you feel the way you do; send the letter to all relevant beneficiaries and attach a copy of it to your will. Ideally, you should resolve potential disagreements and quell hostilities (as much as possible) while you are still alive.

One afternoon I was walking on a trail with my newborn daughter, chatting to her about the scenery. When a man and his dog approached, I leaned into the baby carriage and said, "See the doggy?"

Suddenly I felt a little silly talking to my baby as if she understood me. But just as the man passed, I noticed he reached down, patted his dog and said, "See the baby?"

Fearing the Worst

The doctor was reviewing, some results from a routine blood test with me during my checkup, then he took my blood pressure.

"Were you in a hurry this morning?" he asked.

Contemplating the worst, I replied, "No, as a matter of fact, I sat quietly in the waiting room, very relaxed and reading. Why? Is my blood pressure off the scales?"

"No," replied the doctor,"your shirt is on inside out."

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Bad Bank

Sara came running in tears to her hubby. "You sure gave me some terrible financial advice!" she cried.

"I did? What did I tell you?" he asked.

"You told me to put my money in that big bank, and now that big bank is in trouble."

"What are you talking about? That's one of the largest banks in the world," he said. "Surely there must be some mistake."

"I don't think so," she sniffed. "They just returned one of my checks with a note saying, 'Insufficient Funds'...."

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

There's nothing more optimistic than a dog under the dinner table.

PUNishment

Last week I was diagnosed with insomnia, and now I'm just so tired of it.

This week's answers on page 10

THEME: HAPPY HOUR ACROSS 1. Sail support 5. *Percentage of alcohol, acr.

8. Cheesy sandwich 12. Oil, in Italy 13. What refugees do 14. Noble one 15. *Moscow ____ 16. Wrinkly fruit 17. Cereal killer 18. *Non-alcoholic cocktail 20. Elementary particle 21. Old and feeble 22. American cuckoo 23. ____ tunnel 26. Create a misnomer 30. *Tap choice 31. Tooth cover 34. A wedge in golf, e.g.

35. Wesley Snipes' 1998 movie 37. Notable time 38. Fancy neckwear 39. Denim innovator 40. *Beer ____, or biergarten 42. Before, archaic 43. Particular marking on a butterfly 45. Neuter in language, e.g.

47. Red Cross bed 48. Île de la Cité river 50. Lump of stuff 52. *18th Amendment, a.k.a. ____ Act 55. Assemblage of members 56. D'Artagnan's weapon 57. Freight horse cart 59. "It's Always ____ in Philadelphia" 60. Wooden pegs 61. *Margarita garnish 62. Lend a hand 63. *Not sweet 64. Sun rising direction

DOWN 1. May honoree 2. Homecoming guest 3. Farmer's storage type 4. Steel on a work boot 5. Relating to aquarium scum 6. Misrepresent 7. Bride screen 8. *Often served dirty, pl.

9. Cogito ____ sum 10. Rumpelstiltskin's weaver 11. *Half whiskey, half absinthe cocktail 13. Pointless 14. Chili con carne legumes 19. Between 10 and Queen 22. Breathing matter 23. C in CNN 24. Stray cat's home 25. Plunder 26. *Fermented honey and water 27. Formed a curve 28. "Fahrenheit 9/11"

documentary director 29. Go in 32. *Straight from the bottle 33. Make a blunder 36. *One appeal of happy hour 38. About or concerning, archaic 40. "____ Milk?"

41. Knights' breastplates 44. Dorothy's sleeping aid 46. Conifer attribute 48. Deep sleep 49. Lament for the dead 50. ____hub food takeout service 51. Solitary 52. Hawk or peddle 53. Toreador Song from "Carmen," e.g.

54. River obstructions 55. Geological Society of America 58. Thus far

Solution on page 10

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BOULDER - Ryan Wayne Haws—father, uncle, son and friend—took his final ride Sunday, July 18, 2021 in St. George, Utah. He was born April 12, 1975 in Cedar City. Ryan went to Boulder Elementary School and figured out at an early age that life’s most important lessons are not taught in school, but instead working hard at your father’s side to learn the fine art of being a cowboy.

He took that work ethic with him to Dixie Middle School and Dixie High School in St. George while spending every spare minute on the family ranch in the summer. He was active in the band and on the Dixie High football team. His cowboy skills served him very well—he qualified for the state rodeo Tie-Down Roping and Team Roping competition all four years he was in high school.

Ryan graduated from Dixie College with a degree in Automotive Science. He was always a cowboy at heart and his happiest times were as the president of the Dixie College Rodeo team, traveling with his buddies to their competitions. His strong work ethic took him to Southwest Concrete where he was known for working circles around the other employees and getting his work done faster than everyone else.

Ryan married Shea Farnsworth, October 16, 1999 and moved back to Boulder to run the family ranch. They had two sons, Ryker and Oakley. They were recently divorced. Ryan gained a daughter this last September when Oakley married Megan.

He was known as the Boulder Helper. He and his sons fed animals, moved cattle, cleared roads and even sheared sheep for anyone in town who needed them. His heart was always open and he would never let anyone down. While he ran the Boulder Creek Ranch he became famous for his hearty “This is Ryan Haws over to Boulder” whenever he would answer his phone.

It was a great comfort to know Ryan was always over home.

His boys were the light of his life. They meant everything to him and he taught them the same lessons about hard work his dad taught him. He never missed their rodeos and it wasn’t long until his booming, cheering voice became a staple on the high school rodeo circuit.

Ryan called his parents Gary and Madlyn Haws every day and was always there if they needed him. He always put the needs of others ahead of his own. He had one sister Candy Peterson and doted on her—they were the best of friends and were always laughing and teasing each other.

Ryan was close to his friends and family all over the state.

We will always know him as the friendly cowboy with a quick smile and a warm hug for everyone he knew.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 26, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Boulder Ward Chapel, where friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. burial will be in the Boulder Cemetery.

Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com Happy trails Ryan, until we meet again.

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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com What a week it was! With all the rain we have been having, I have a great crop of mushrooms. The problem is I don’t know the difference between them and toadstools, so they go into the trash. The monsoons are back, with rain almost every day for the last 11 days and more to come. Yes it really grows great grass, but the big thing is that it is wetting down our forest, cutting down on the devastating fires.

Oh my! What a great weekend, with record crowds at all of the events. The Lions Club fed over 300 for breakfast to start things off. In the parade, where did all of those kids come from?

It also had a record number of entries, they were back up along 4th east. What a Grand, Grand Marshall we had this year, Laurel and Louise Holman are what make Panguitch so great, with their friendship and helping ways. Weren’t those little girls cute pulling carts in their pioneer outfits? A lot of work went into the many floats that were in the parade. Pat’s sister Jacque Hunt’s family brought down their stuff for their class of '61 float and it only took them a few hours to put it together. I got my Model A pickup running this year and it made it to our street, when it conked out, but it was only a few yards to our garage, better than last year! It was a fun parade, with the whole town turning out to take part.

At lunch it was the FireFighters 24th cook out at the Fair Building, they also had a good turnout. The hamburgers and dogs were excellent and many families had a good time visiting. One thing that I noticed was the lack of young men there. If you like helping people and want some real excitement in your life give Dave Dodds a call at (616-2419) and become a volunteer FireFighter.

Two former volunteer fireFighters are now in departments up north as paid FireFighters. You don’t have to be a guy to join, most of our EMTs are women.

We went to the High School Rodeo in the evening.

What a big crowd! We had trouble finding seats, but ended up with the best seats in the house.

I am so jealous of how smooth these kids ride, the few times I rode a horse it just bounced up and down. Camille Moore designed the rough stock shoots in the middle of the arena for all to see. The rough stock was way too rough and we didn’t see anyone make the 8 sec. time. It must take a lot of work and dedication with the riders and their horses. In many of the events it was only a matter of a second that created the winner. There is so much skill that goes into the roping events and some of their times would have won in an open rodeo. Many thanks to Lance Miller for putting on a first class event. Many thanks to the high school students for showing us their rodeo skills.

Last week a lot went on; starting off with billionaire Jeff Bezos' space flight. His rocket ship was called the New Shepard after Allen Shepard who walked on the moon, 60 years ago. The ride only lasted 10 minutes, but they went up to 65.5 miles and floated around in the space craft for a couple of minutes. The only thing that made this shot one to remember is that he took Wally Funk with him. Wally was a woman in the space program and trained with NASA, where she was a fighter pilot and top of the class. However NASA cut the women from the program and now at 81 she got a chance to go into space.

Also the first paid customer was 18, which made him the youngest to go into space. Both of the space flights are designed to give the 1%ers something to do with their money, however the waiting list is now 600 long.

Pat and I won’t be on the list, we won’t even go on a roller coaster.

Friday night the 2020 year Olympics started off with their opening exercises and each time the country that hosted the Olympics put on a great show. How did they ever get 1800 drones to fly in formation that looked like the World, just amazing? There are 50 events that take place and they are on 5 TV channels. I watched fencing and an American woman beat the world champion for the

gold. We beat Japan in water polo, but lost in the first basketball game to France, who had the Jazz’s center Gobare playing for them. It is going to be a fun two weeks, with events running all the time. It is sad that people can’t watch these events, they are really first class. I watched the Kayak races and that course must have cost millions, I wonder how you can practice for some of these events. This year they put in two new events, skateboarding and surfing. A cyclone is expected and they will have some real big waves to compete on.

The big news is that COVID-19 is coming, big time.

Three weeks ago the infection rate was at 10,000 cases a day, to 50,000 a day. 99% of the cases that end up in the hospitals or dying are unvaccinated.

This new virus is called Delta and started in India and really spreads quickly. Garfield Co. has 8 new cases, which is a miracle, when you think of all the tourists that come through our county. Many of the red states are the one that are affected the most. I think that their governors are realizing that those that won’t get shots don’t have health insurance and the hospital cost goes on the state government. One man who spent a month in the hospital in a coma, said he didn’t think that the shots would have protected him. Duh! With the drought going on, the Great Salt Lake is drying out, 50 square miles are now dry.

What is worse is that they have discovered that there is arsenic in the soil and if the wind picks it up, it could end up in the city!

I remember back in the 80s the water in the Lake was so high that it was covering highway 80. The state spent 180 million dollars on pumps to pump the water in to the desert. I heard on the news last night that the Lake had a dry time back in the 30s when it was this low.

At Lake Powel the Parks are urging those with house boats to pull them out. But they are extending one of the ramps to allow smaller boats access to the water.

I heard that the visitors up at our Lake have really slowed down. I hear that the Hamburger shed has closed and some of the restaurants are opening only on the weekends. A lot of that is due to the wind and the rough water. Sounds like it is time to get your boat out and get in some fishing.

From my Utah magazine; for most of the 1950s Utah had zero miles of interstate highways. The 977 miles of interstates that today bind us together, started in 1959, with a short stretch in southwest Utah.

The interstate highway system was the vision of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. In 1919 as a young Army officer he traveled in a cross country convoy from D.C. to San Francisco, a journey that took 62 days. When president he passed the Interstate and Defense Highway Act, which created a nation-uniting freeway system.

The initial interstate plan was to complete all 41,000 miles nationwide in 10 years, but completing this monumental achievement took 30 years to complete. In 1986 highway 80 became the nation’s first coast to coast roadway. There is an infrastructural bill to make badly needed repairs to the interstate system, however the GOP are objecting on how to pay for it, they don’t like hiring more IRS employees to collect the 890 billion in taxes that are not paid each year.

If you see one of the sheriffs about town give them a hug, they have a tough job and if they look cross eyed someone is going to be on their case.

They are modern day heroes and can use all the support we can give them.

If you haven’t received your ballot in the mail yet for the primary election for two positions on the City Council, you might want to contact the County to get a ballot. The election is on Aug. 10th.

All heroes don’t wear red capes, some wear aprons.

Mack O.

Utah Watchdogs Voice Concerns Over 'High-Tech' Nukes

Sandra Heidorn PANGUITCH - Sandra Church Heidorn died on July 16, 2021 after a sudden illness. Sandy was born in Murray, Utah on November 29, 1966, the ninth and youngest child of Val D. and Mary Lou Corlett Church. She was a beloved sister who became a favorite aunt at a young age. Sandy adored her many nieces and nephews and remained an attentive, involved aunt throughout her life.

Sandy married Dave Heidorn on August 29, 2001. They lived in Arizona with their feline family until Dave’s death on April 8, 2018. Sandy then moved to Panguitch, Utah to live with her parents and became an invaluable support to them and her entire family.

Sandy worked for her brother, Richard and sister-in-law, Cheryl at their family owned Church’s Blue Pine Motel. She stepped in where ever she was needed – unless it involved folding sheets or pulling weeds.

Sandy’s fun, friendly personality allowed her to make friends everywhere throughout her life. Her sense of humor, quick wit, and accepting, generous nature endeared her to many people.

Sandy was smart, creative, kind, forgiving, and loved to bake—especially cookies which she enjoyed sharing with others. She was a voracious reader and was a fan of mysteries.

Sandy was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

She is survived by her mother, Mary Lou; and all of her brothers and sisters: Valerie (Doug), Blaine (Helen), David (Lisa-Michele), Bruce, Kathy, Carolyn (Robert), Dolph, Richard (Cheryl); her Aunt Kathleen Church; and many, many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her father, Val (2020) and her husband, Dave.

Cremation services will take place at the Magleby Mortuary Crematory. A private family memorial service with be held at a future date. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com She will be dearly missed.

July 29, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY - In the push toward carbon-free energy production, some cities in Utah and nearby states are considering a new type of nuclear reactor to power their future.

The project, partially funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, aims to bring six small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) online by 2029, including for customers of Utah

by Mark Richardson, Utah News Connection this project from the beginning, because there's no solution for the high-level waste that it generates," Williams explained.

"We're still accumulating that all over the country, and we've never figured out what to do with that. And it's highly, highly toxic."

Williams pointed out a number of power utilities have backed out of various projects using SMRs, and the Utah utility recently cut its commitment Associated Municipal Power from 12 to 6 power units. He noted the main selling point Systems.

However, watchdog has been the units do not emit groups warn the "new genera- greenhouse gases.

Williams observed the fition" reactors are untested, and could have high financial and nancial markets have mostly shied away from backing the environmental costs.

Scott Williams, executive project, which means small director of the Healthy Envi- municipalities in Utah, Idaho ronmental Alliance of Utah, and other Western states could said the new system comes be left holding the bag.

"When there's experimenwith the same old problems.

"We've been opposed to tal technology that venture

capitalists won't put money into, we should be really cautious about having small towns put money at risk for a first-ofits-kind technology," Williams contended.

And when it comes to providing carbon-free energy, Williams argued there are proven, cost-effective technologies available right now.

"There's no way this stuff is going to be online soon enough to start dealing with what we need to do to address climate change," Williams asserted. "It's diverting resources into speculative technology, when we have real technology that we should be ramping up quickly."

The SMRs design has been approved by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, but it will likely be a decade or more before the system is fully licensed and operational.

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Dr. Angela Dunn urges parents to put face masks on their kids indoors

Gaya Greenhalgh

Her recommendation, not a mandate, comes as another 815 Utahns test positive for COVID-19

by Scott D. Pierce and Sean P. Means, The Salt Lake Tribune Children under 12 should wear masks indoors to prevent catching COVID-19, Dr. Angela Dunn said in her first public statement since taking the helm of the Salt Lake County Health Department.

“It’s on us — as parents, as community leaders, as teachers — to normalize that, and have our kids in masks when they go indoors,” Dunn said at a news conference Thursday.

“We did this last year, and we had almost no outbreaks among our elementary school kids. And that’s who we’re trying to protect in the fall,” Dunn said.

Dunn issued her recommendation on a day when her former employer, the Utah Department of Health, announced another 815 Utahns have been diagnosed with COVID-19 — the second day in a row that number exceeded 800.

Federal agencies, Dunn said, may not authorize the COVID-19 vaccines for young children until fall.

Right now, the Pfizer vaccine is approved for emergency use for people as young as 12, while the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson versions are approved only for adults 18 and older.

Federal agencies, Dunn said, may not authorize the COVID-19 vaccines for young children until fall.

Right now, the Pfizer vaccine is approved for emergency use for people as young as 12, while the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson versions are approved only for adults 18 and older.

Once younger children can get the vaccine, Dunn said, COVID-19 “will be treated like another vaccinepreventable disease — like measles, like the flu.”

For now, though, “it is our collective responsibility to protect those who don’t even have the option of getting vaccinated,” Dunn said. That can be done, she said, by recommending kids wear masks indoors, and for adults who can to get vaccinated.

Dunn said she is following the mask recommendation in her own family. “My kids will be wearing masks in school,” Dunn said, adding that her children are enrolled in a private school that requires students to wear masks — as many private schools do.

Dunn stood with Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson and Steve DeBry, chairman of the Salt Lake County Council, to urge people to get vaccinated.

Wilson, a Democrat, said that she, Dunn, DeBry (a Republican) and conservative talk-show host Sean Hannity all have one thing in common: “We all want you to get vaccinated.”

Dunn’s recommendation for children to wear masks is not a mandate, she said.

County officials have talked with leadership in the Utah Legislature — which stripped counties and cities of the authority to issue their own mask orders earlier this year — and “it’s very clear their intent is not to have mandates,” Dunn said. “Right now, the only effective option we have

is a recommendation.”

Wilson pointed out that the legislature has decreed that the mayor could veto a mask order issued by the health department, and the Salt Lake County Council could overrule the mayor — and the legislature could overturn a mandate enacted by the county. “Our authority is limited,” Wilson said.

It was the first time Dunn has spoken publicly to reporters since May, when she left her job as the state of Utah’s epidemiologist, a position from which she advised two governors on how to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Dunn started her new job, lead-

ing the health department in Utah’s most populous county, in June.

The current summer surge of COVID-19 cases “is a bit of a ‘Groundhog Day,’” Dunn said, referring to the movie in which a weatherman relives the same day over and over. “What’s so much better right now, vs. last summer, is we’ve got effective vaccines.”

This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aims to inform readers across the state.

TROPIC - The Greenhalgh family is saddened to announce the loss of Gaya LeFevre Greenhalgh. She passed away on July 21, 2021 in her beloved hometown of Tropic.

Gaya was born March 4, 1936 in Tropic to Eli and Amplus Littlefield LeFevre. She grew up and attended school in Tropic until her sophomore year. After moving to Henderson, NV, she graduated from Basic High in 1954.

She met Jack Greenhalgh in June of 1953 at a dance in Bryce. They were married later that year in December.

Gaya worked in the women’s fashion industry both in Las Vegas, NV and Cedar City, Utah. Later she worked as a manager in food service.

Moving back to Tropic in 1995, she was on the town board for years. She wrote grants for the improvement of Tropic Town, which was a way of giving back to the place and people that meant so much to her.

She is survived by her husband, Jack; son, John (Maria Elena) Greenhalgh; grandson, Cris. Gaya has helped others a long the way and have considered her a mom or grandmother as well.

Gaya is preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Kenneth, Weldon, Ora, Glenna.

The family would also like to give a special thanks to the first responders and care givers in the area for all of your skill and compassion that you have provided for all of us.

Graveside services and interment were held Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in the Tropic Cemetery at 12:00 Noon, where friends may call after 11:00 a.m. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

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LegaL Notices 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 NOTICE OF BOULDER TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS Boulder Town Council will hold two public hearing on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. to hear public comment on the following topics: The first hearing is on proposed Ordinance 2021-5, RV Parks/Campgrounds and Guest Ranches, recommended last month by the Planning Commission for approval.

The second hearing is on Draft Ordinance 2021-6, Ordinance to Adopt the Wildland Urban Interface Code.

The meeting and hearing will be held at the Boulder Town Community Center big room, as well as electronically via Zoom connection. (Connection information will be announced closer to the meeting.)

Copies of the draft ordinances are available on the Town Council meeting page at https://boulder.utah.gov/category/ town-council/ Please email Clerk Michala Alldredge at michala.alldredge@gmail.com if you have questions or wish to submit written comments on either topic.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 29, 2021

NOTICE TO WATER USERS The CLAIM(S) FOR DILIGENCE below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2. Persons challenging this CLAIM may file an action through the district court.

Persons with information protesting the filing of the following claim(s) may file such statements with the State Engineer, Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, on or before Aug. 18, 2021. A $15.00 FEE WILL BE CHARGED FOR EACH SUCH PROTEST FILED. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

67-581 (U16688): Gayle Buxton, Jarl Virge Christensen, VeRae Hansen, Paula Krebs propose(s) using 0.011 cfs from groundwater (2.5 miles north of Kanosh) for STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E, State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 22 & 29, 2021 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. 18, 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) 95-5451 (A82723): Katherine Acacia Taylor propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles SE of Teasdale) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 95-5452 (A82737): Kay Family Living Trust propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles south of Grover) for DOMESTIC. 97-2472 (A82742): Myron Carter propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (West of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 97-2473 (A82756): Doug Reynaud propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5-mi NW of Escalante, Utah) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 95-5000 (a47239): Alison Bagley propose(s) using 0.5 cfs OR 37.2 ac-ft. from the Fremont River (1.5 miles South of Torrey) for IRRIGATION. 65-176 (a47483): Palisades Corporation propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 5.6 ac-ft. from the Underground Water Well (existing) (1.75 miles NE of Sterling) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-2932 (a47529): LeRoy Hancock, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile east of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3290 (a47535): Patrick Herfel and Christine L. Herfel propose(s) using 0.00369 cfs OR 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (3.5 miles SE of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC. EXTENSION(S) 61-2754 (a32922): Juan Arteaga and Cecilia Arteaga, Martin Garcia and Leticia Garcia, Uriel Zubia and Michelle Zubia, John and Peggy O. Ellenburg 1990 Living Trust, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company is/are filing an extension for 2.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles North of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC. NONUSE APPLICATION(S) 95-1: United States of America (National Park Service) is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.925 cfs from the Pleasant Creek (7.75 miles South of Fruita) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 95-2: United States of America (National Park Service) is/ are seeking a nonuse period for 0.1 cfs from the Miner`s Mountain Draw Number 4 (8 miles South of Fruita) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 95-3: United States of America (National Park Service) is/ are seeking a nonuse period for 0.1 cfs from the Miner`s Mountain Draw Number 3 (8 miles South of Fruita) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 95-4: United States of America (National Park Service) is/ are seeking a nonuse period for 0.1 cfs from the Miner`s Mountain Draw Number 2 (8 miles South of Fruita) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E., State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 22 & 29, 2021

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by John Mosley The Sky Report is presented as a public service by the Stellar Vista Observatory, a nonprofit organization based in Kanab, Utah, which provides opportunities for people to observe, appreciate, and comprehend our starry night sky. Additional information is at www.stellarvistaobservatory.org. Send questions and comments to John@StargazingAdventures.org.

All three planets that are visible tonight are in the evening sky. These are Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter.

Venus is brilliant low in the west for the hour after sunset where it shines far brighter than any star. You can see Venus well before sunset if you know precisely where to look, and it is so bright you can follow in right down to the horizon. I always enjoy watching it set behind distant hills with a telescope, and to make it more fun imagine that the horizon is rising up to meet it, which is the truth.

If you were on Venus the earth would have a similar gibbous phase as Venus does to us, and the earth would appear half as bright – because the earth has fewer clouds and so is only half as reflective as Venus.

Venus will be in the evening sky the rest of the year, slowly setting later each night and in the fall appearing against a darker sky.

Mercury is making an evening appearance later this month and we’ll begin to see it to the lower right of Venus beginning in about two weeks for two weeks.

Bright Saturn rises by 9:00 and even brighter Jupiter follows an hour later, and they’re at their highest and in the south at around 3 a.m.

Late evening is the best time to see the Milky Way, visible to only 10% of the people who live in the United States due to light pollution. It’s our galaxy of several hundred billion stars, of which our sun is just one, and it wraps around the sky. The Milky Way’s center lies in the direction of Sagit-

tarius, low in the south around 10 p.m., and that’s the Milky Way’s brightest and widest part – much more so than the opposite side which we see in winter. The word “galaxy” comes from both Greek and then Latin for “milky”. Be sure to examine it closely with a telescope or even binoculars on a dark night – you can spend many hours examining it in detail.

The annual Perseid Meteor Shower has begun. If you see an unusually fast meteor coming from the direction of the constellation Perseus, it’s probably an early Perseid meteor. The best days are the 9th through 13th with the peak on the night of the 11th, and I’ll have much more on them next week.

Downwinders Clinic Hold Public Meetings to Help Individuals Before RECA Law Expires SOUTHERN UTAH - The RESEP (Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program) clinic from St. George Regional Hospital will be holding public informational meetings in several southern Utah cities/towns on July 29, 30 and 31st. These meetings are to help individuals how to access assistance before the RECA law is set to expire in July 2022.

The term Downwinder is used to describe the more than 60,000 people who were exposed to radioactive fallout in Arizona, Nevada and Utah during the nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site.

Local residents are encouraged to come have their questions answered about the program and its requirements. Information will be given about the RECA compensation ($50,000 for qualifying downwinders) and its scheduled expiration. Applications and information will be available to get anyone who qualifies started on the compensation process.

Meetings will be held at the following dates and sites: Thursday, July 29, 2021 St. George Cancer Center Precision Genomics Auditorium 600 S. Medical Center Drive, Bldg 7, 6:00-7:00pm Friday, July 30, 2021 Hurricane Public Library Community Room 6 South 300 West, 3:00-4:00pm Friday, July 30, 2021 Springdale Community Center 126 Lion Blvd, 5:30-6:30pm Saturday, July 31, 2021 Kanab Public Library 374 N. Main Street, 11:00-12:00am Qualifying cancers include: Leukemia Multiple Myeloma Lymphomas, other than Hodgkin’s Primary cancers of the: Pharynx, small intestine, salivary gland, brain, stomach, urinary bladder, colon, thyroid, pancreas, female or male breast, esophagus, bile ducts, liver, gall bladder, lung and ovary.

All local residents are welcome to attend. For questions please call 435-251-4760.

SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE FOLLOWED - PLEASE WEAR A FACE COVERING (MASKS WILL BE AVAILABLE) —Intermountain Healthcare

k e c r’s a l S Torrey, Utah

HELP WANTED TWO POSITIONS FULL TIME ASSISTANT COOK: Four days a week, $15 / hour plus tip sharing to start

Are you ready to move up and become part of a great team?

Do you want to be paid what you are worth?

Are you looking for advancement within an organization?

FULL TIME CASHIER: $12 / hour plus tip sharing

Great potential for a person with leadership skills.

Become part of a super successful restaurant, with a friendly atmosphere, that is growing and expanding.

Contact: Bob Morris 435-619-0725 or Carol Morris 435-619-4158 for an interview

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C l a s s i f i e d ads

July 29, 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

DEPUTY SHERIFF - ESCALANTE Garfield County is accepting applications for a Deputy Sheriff. The successful candidate will be required to live in Escalante area. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk's Office or online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until the position is filled. Utah Post Certification is preferred, but not required.

Anyone interested in applying for this position that is not Post Certified, must pass the National Peace Officer Selection Exam prior to making application. The Exam is given at the Browning Learning Center on the Dixie College Campus. For additional information regarding the Exam and registration requirements, contact the Browning Learning Center at (435) 652-7696. The exam is also given at Southern Utah University. Call 435-586-5419 for additional information.

Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.

CORRECTIONS OFFICER Garfield County is accepting applications for a Corrections Officer. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office or online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until August 13, 2021.

Anyone interested in applying for this position must pass the National Peace Officer Selection Exam prior to making application. The Exam is given at the Browning Learning Center on the Dixie College Campus. For additional information regarding the Exam and registration requirements, contact the Browning Learning Center at (435) 652-7696.

The exam is also given at Southern Utah University. Call 435586-5419 for additional information.

Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.

TOURISM OFFICE ASSISTANT/ VISITOR SERVICE SPECIALIST Garfield County is accepting application for a Tourism Office Assistant/Visitor Service Specialist.

Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office or online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on August 20th, 2021.

This is a full time position with benefits. A full job description is available online at www.garfield.utah.gov or at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office.

Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.

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

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

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

Please stop by in person to complete an application.

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

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 Administrator at Panguitch Elementary IT Tech Para at District Offic Para-Professional at Panguitch Middle/High School in Special Education Para-Professional at Panguitch Elementary in Preschool Agriculture/Ag Systems Tech/Welding Teacher at Panguitch High School Full-Time Elementary Teacher at Boulder Elementary Part-Time Custodian 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.

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.

sudoku Answers for this week

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

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

Escalante AA Meeting Call for times and locations.

435-676-3653

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

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.

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

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Will work under the direction of Sanitation Department Supervisor.

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

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

Move dirt and cover garbage.

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

Maintain all areas of the landfill.

Deliver and repair garbage cans as needed.

Performs related duties as required.

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

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

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

Must posses a valid Utah Drivers License with no DUI, or no more than two (2) moving violations in the past twelve (12) months. Must be able to pass ICC physical and maintain medical certificate. Must be able to comply with applicable County and departmental policies and safety standards.

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

3. Work Environment: Tasks require a variety of physical activities, occasionally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, and lifting.

May be required to lift up to 50 pounds or more on occasion.

Talking, hearing and seeing is essential to the performance of daily job functions. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and some creative problem solving. Daily travel in automobile or heavy equipment required in job performance.

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

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor

EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR Wayne County is accepting application for the following position: Job Title: Emergency Services Director Job Status: Part Time Summary of Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Directs the operation and functions of ambulance services for the County; oversees subordinate staff with responsibility for hiring, discipline, performance management, etc.; provides training as required; oversees EMT certifications; prepares budget recommendations and tracks/administers department budget; prepares department policies and procedures; prepares and administers grants; orders and stocks supplies for ambulances; keeps inventory on equipment; ensures safety policies and procedures are established and met; manages and maintains files and office procedures; maintains vehicles and assigned facilities; oversees billing process and makes sure run sheets, billings and run pay are processed in a timely manner. Attends Local Emergency Management Planning (LEPC) meetings. Oversees EMT sponsored activities. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred qualifications: Completion of high school or equivalent; state EMS certification; thorough knowledge of state EMS protocols and procedures; 2+ years EMT experience; 2+ years supervisory and or management experience.

Applications can be picked up at the County Clerk's office and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 30, 2021. If you have any questions, please call the County Clerk's office at 435-836-1300.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor

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