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Despite Significant Rainfall, Utah Still in Extreme Drought

SALT LAKE CITY Almost all the state is still in extreme drought despite precipitation totals significant enough to cause severe flooding in some areas. Utah relies most heavily on snowpack for its water—however, rain and snow both play essential roles in recovering from the drought.

“Recent monsoons have soaked many parts of the state. This much-needed rain has helped reduce wildfire risk and temporarily improve soil moisture and streamflows. The storms have not, however, pulled us out of this drought,” said Utah Department of Natural Resources Executive Director Brian Steed. “Hopefully, steady rain and snow will continue into this winter when it will have the most significant impact on drought conditions.”

The monsoons never showed up the last two years, which led to record-dry soils and inefficient runoff. Recent storms have also reduced Drought Update Cont'd on page 3

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Canyonlands Park Ranger Leads 19 Participants in 2021 Bryce Canyon Butterfly Count

by Kadi Franson

July 29

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Robb Hannawacker, a park ranger at Canyonlands National Park, shows the 2021 Bryce Canyon Annual Butterfly Count group a rare Nokomis Fritillary.

BRYCE CANYON N.P. This year’s annual Butterfly Count invited folks of all skill levels to spend some time taking a closer look at the flowers and pollinators of the area.

Nineteen people showed up to count butterflies, some driving from as far away as Salt Lake

WCHC Welcomes Jeremy Ivie to Lead Upcoming Salina Pharmacy Operations

City. The event took place on Saturday, July 24th.

Rob Hannawacker, a park ranger at Canyonlands National Park, drives down each year to lead the event. He is one of a handful of enthusiastic butterfly experts from across the state that volunteer

UVU Public Health Students Pay a Visit to Wayne County

with the Bryce Canyon Butterfly Count. For those new to identifying butterflies, it is a rare treat to spend the day with such patient and knowledgeable guides. Not one of them is paid for their time; showing up, staying overnight at the campground or a hotel, and

offering what they know, is an extension of their commitment to butterflies and to butterfly education.

This year, the group met up at the Ruby’s Sinclair park-

TORREY - The July 29, 2021 Torrey Town Planning Commission meeting was preceded by a public hearing on the Draft Sign Ordinance.

Comments included addressing neon signs hung on the inside of business windows, questioning if there is a need to specifically address conditional use permits in the Sign Ordinance, and specifying that when a business is sold, the sign be brought into compliance with the current ordinance. No additional comments were received.

The Planning Commission discussed the comments and agreed to incorporate the specific comments into the Draft Sign Ordinance, which will be presented to the Torrey Town Council at their August meeting.

As a partner in Gallery 24, Diane Barrett presented concerns about the process that was followed in adding the pergola to the Wild Rabbit Café because no scale drawing of the pergola was provided. She did compliment the construction crew and the

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2021 Miss Garfield County Contest Produces Two Winners

Health Assessment Fair Provides Students with Patient Visit Opportunities in Rural Setting

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Jeremy Ivie and his family. Ivie will be the pharmacist at the new Wayne Community Health Center Salina Pharmacy location once it opens, most likely in September of this year.

BICKNELL / SALINA This past December, Salina Family Medicine joined Wayne Community Health Centers (WCHC). Since taking over the operations of the Salina Clinic, WCHC has been very interested in opening a full service retail pharmacy in Salina.

With the recent announcement that the North Sevier Pharmacy is closing, WCHC will be moving for-

ward with opening a retail pharmacy in Salina as soon as possible, and is pleased to announce that Jeremy Ivie, pharmacist with North Sevier Pharmacy for nine years, will be joining the Salina Clinic/ WCHC team, leading pharmacy operations.

WCHC’s new Salina Pharmacy location will be at Jeremy Ivie

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TORREY - Utah Valley University Public Health students and faculty paid a visit to Wayne County last week to offer their annual Health Assessment Fair, which took place in two separate two-hour sessions at the Wayne Community Health Center and at the Torrey Farmers Market over July 30 and 31.

Perhaps slightly different from a regular health fair, where only information is offered, UVU’s Health Assessment Fair offers the public free opportunities for cholesterol and glucose testing, body composition testing to measure body fat, and blood pressure checks. Information too was an integral part of the event, this Health Fair

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In a surprise decision, both Trinity Whitfield and Kym Roundy were jointly awarded the title of Miss Garfield County at the Miss Garfield County competition held at Escalante High School on Saturday, August 7.

ESCALANTE - The Miss Garfield County competition, held at Escalante High School on Saturday, August 7, 2021, delivered a surprise ending, as the judges awarded two contestants the title of Miss Garfield County 2021.

Both Trinity Whitfield and Kym Roundy will serve as Miss Garfield County, and

were crowned by Ryley Veater and Brenley Veater, who have been serving as Miss Garfield Outstanding Teen and Miss Garfield County since 2019. Whitfield and Roundy will both be offered one year scholarships to Dixie State University with their title.

Sonata Griffin was

awarded Miss Garfield County Outstanding Teen, Meridian Griffin was awarded Junior Miss Garfield County and Eleanor Baksis won the title of Little Miss Garfield County. Overall, twelve contestants participated in this year’s competition.

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UPCOMING EVENTS...

2021 Wayne County Fair

2021 Moqui Motor Madness

August 16 - 21

August 21, 9 am to 2 pm

Info @ waynecountyutah.org

Escalante City Park

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Panguitch Utah History Mere Glimpses

by Steven Lee

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grandparents lived in the area prior to Mormon colonization.

Although one would assume that Palmer's relative proximity in time to these events would have afforded him a clear perspective into the Southern Paiute experience, Palmer would be the first to admit to his limitations and frequent frustration at the task.

"At the onset, it should be said that this study is not exhaustive. The task has been undertaken too late, perhaps, ever to make it so. There are very few Indians living today who can remember with clearness the days when the tribes were living on their own homelands, and it has taken a great deal of probing to bring out the information that is given herein..."

—William R. Palmer, 1933 The second person to document the Indigenous Panguitch group was Isabel Truesdell Kelly, a young woman from California. Although Kelly lacked the sense of trust that Palmer shared with many local Southern Paiutes, her academic background in anthropological studies and theory makes her work a more authoritative source of information about the Pa-guits group. At just 26 years old, Kelly graduated with her Ph.D. in Anthropology from UCLA, Berkeley in 1932 under the notable anthropologist Alfred L. Koeber. Immediately following the attainment of her degree, Kelly secured a position as a National Research Fellow to conduct field research about the four Eastern Bands of Southern Paiutes, which groups she labeled as the: (1) Kaibab, (2) San Juan, (3) Kaiporowits, and (4) Panguitch.

Kelly gathered her information by working directly with two Paiute women; the primary informant was a 60-year-old woman named Rena, described

by Kelly as "the lone survivor" of the Panguitch group. To aid in understanding, Kelly hired Kaite Craig, a former student of the "Panguitch Indian Training Boarding School," to act as her translator.

My aim in writing this history is to help paint a more relatable portrait of who they were—the Indigenous families who lived on this land before me—that referred to themselves simply as Nungwu, "the People." Although I lack the personal relationships of Palmer and the professional training of Kelly, I plan to build upon the work of these more qualified professionals by adding something in the way of weaving together my connection to the colonizer history of the Panguitch Valley with the research and observations of others. Unfortunately, none of the sources that I will attempt to weave together are wholly capable of providing anything other than a mere glimpse into the Nungwu experience. Still, I hope that through these combined glimpses, we might see a little more clearly through their eyes.

Our first glimpse begins during the Autumn months of 1872, at a tiny cabin and homestead on the western bank of the Sevier River, in an area known today as Hatchtown. Earlier that spring, a wealthy rancher named Melitar Hatch had es-

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Isabel T. Kelly, 1932, leaving USC, Berkeley for Southern Utah to work with Southern Paiute Informants tablished a massive ranch for his sizeable herds near the Sevier where the Mammoth & Assay creeks meet and began immediately to call on others to join them by settling nearby.

The general proximity of the tiny McFarlane cabin to these powerful neighbors upstream helped Ann feel a certain measure of security during her husband's frequent extended absences away from home herding livestock. Yet, the lonely reality of her immediate isolation during these times was never far from her mind.

The McFarlane's had probably foreseen some of the emotional and physical trials that would inevitably accompany their decision to join the colonization effort in the fertile river valley below the pink cliffs, just 15 miles upriver from the recently resettled independent colony of Panguitch. Still, they must have judged, like many others of their generation, that the benefits of becoming early claimants to Squatter's Rights on potentially profitable U.S. territorial land would one day prove worthy of any troubles they had to endure.

When Ann's husband built their cabin, he did so on top of a deep rock cellar, constructed to store foodstuffs for Ann to use in sustaining herself in his absence. Although these large stores of wheat proved to be a reliable source of calories, they seriously lacked nutritional value, necessitating Ann and other settlers to supple-

ment their diets by engaging in regular trade with the area's Indigenous residents for meat and medicine. The Paiute's maintained a seasonal encampment atop what the settlers collectively referred to as "the big hill." The location of this camp served the Paiutes as a valuable lookout and sentry post for preventing the colonizers' access to the mountain passways that leading to their last stronghold at Lake Panguitch.

One Autumn evening, Ann awoke to a frantic banging at the cabin door, and quickly recognizing the sound of a familiar voice, she opened the door to a desperate scene. Sally, a friendly woman she knew from the nearby hill-top Paiute camps, stood in the doorway with at least ten small children pack closely together behind her, shivering and clutching each other tightly. "Help us!..

Utes are coming!... Please, hide the children!..." Sally begged as she pushed the children through Ann's doorway and into her tiny cabin.

Despite the extensive language gap and the hundreds of questions that must have naturally flooded Ann's mind, the urgency in Sally's voice swiftly moved Ann to action. Thinking fast, she pushed aside a table and threw back a rug to reveal a door hatch leading to the rock cellar underneath the cabin. Working together, the Mere Glimpses Cont'd on page 4

Torrey P & Z: A public hearing

on the Draft Sign Ordinance, and Diane Barrett's (of Gallery 24) concerns regarding a pergola at Wild Rabbit Cafe discussed, along with a reminder that there will be Land Use Training on August 2 at the Torrey Town Pavilion.

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finished installation.

There were no public comments and the meeting concluded with a reminder that there will be Land Use Training by the lead attorney from the Property Rights Ombudsman on August 2 at the

Torrey Town Pavilion.

Torrey Town Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM June - Oct. and 5:30 PM Nov. - May - unless otherwise noted.

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Who is to say where the story of this land truly begins or ends? The question itself naturally solicits vastly different answers depending on who you ask. The Spanish Fathers Atanasio Domínguez & Silvestre Vélez de Escalante, who blazed a trail of unfortunate consequences through the heart of the Southern Paiute homeland in 1776, belonged to the order of the great "Nature Mystic" St. Francis of Assisi.

The Franciscan order adhered to the mysterious creationary myth described in Genesis, but unlike contemporary Cathars of their time, who maintained a split between matter and spirit and saw all of nature as carnal, fallen, and evil, the Franciscans preferred to view this land with an appreciation of their God's handiwork.

To the Mormon pioneers who unhitched their wagons at Paragonah in January 1851, the Earth had been created by their God just 7,000 years earlier (D&C Chapter 77), and this land was their promised inheritance as his faithful followers.

To the Indigenous people, collectively known as the Southern Paiutes, the origin story of humanity started in a cave somewhere to the east. Therein lived Tabuts, the wise wolf, and Shinangwav, the mischievous coyote, his younger brother. Tabuts carved many different people out of sticks and devised a plan to scatter them evenly around the Earth so that everyone would have a good place to live. Tabuts charged his younger brother Shinangwav with the task of spreading the people he had carved; he placed them all inside a sack and gave Shinangwav specific instructions not to look inside.

But as Shinangwav began his travels, he could hear a commotion of music and conversation from inside the sack, causing him to grow more and more curious until he finally cut open the sack to get a peak, causing great bunches of people to spill out over the world.

As Shinangwav made his way home to the cave of his older brother, he found that there were yet a few people left in the sack (the Southern Paiute), and so Tabuts blessed them and put them in the very best place on the face of Tuweap (the Earth). ...............................................

While there have been numerous professional studies and histories written about Southern Paiute culture and history, to the best of my knowledge, this attempt—to document and share a history explicitly focused on the original inhabitants of the Panguitch Valley—is perhaps only the third attempt of its kind.

William R. Palmer, an amateur-historian and prominent leader in local matters ranging from business to religion to politics, undertook the first attempt in the 1920s.

Born in Cedar City in 1877, a mere 26 years after the first Mormon colonization efforts began in Paragonah, Palmer's work is valuable because he was able to record numerous first-hand accounts from the area's remaining Paiute population whose parents and

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Butterfly Count: Nineteen

butterfly enthusiasts from across the state participated in this year's Annual Bryce Canyon Butterfly Count on July 24, 2021.

Kadi Franson

Volunteers from as far as Salt Lake City came to enjoy the morning counting butterflies for the 2021 Bryce Canyon Butterfly Count.

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ing lot for introductions, orientation, and an overview of the morning before breaking into two counting teams.

Butterflies take some time to warm up in the morning before they begin to fly, so the 10 a.m. start offers a leisurely and congenial beginning to the event.

Team One went to Badger Creek west of Tropic Reservoir, and Team Two went into the park to begin their search for “flying flowers.” I joined Team One and watched as white nets swished and swooped across the meadow in pursuit of the erratic fliers.

With each butterfly captured or spotted, Robb would offer an extensive account of the species, and several of us newbies earned with the ability to identify at least one butterfly, if not more.

Both teams were only in the field for about an hour before the monsoon clouds started to gather, bringing with them heavy rains that would last into the afternoon. As the rain came down,

the teams scrambled to a dry meeting place in the park to share their tallies.

In spite of the shortened morning, 15 species were counted in all. They included hairstreaks, pine whites, wood-nymphs, fritillaries, and sulphurs, and featured an exciting find of a male Nokomis Fritillary, also known as the Great Basin Silverspot.

Great Basin Silverspots tend to prefer meadows, seeps, marshes, and streamsides, and they lay their eggs on the bog violet, which is the caterpillar’s only confirmed food source. Due to habitat loss and fragmentation, altered hydrology, heavy grazing, mineral extraction, over-collecting, and other human activities, it is uncommon to have the opportunity to observe them in the field. The males and females look quite different, but both are brightly colored and strikingly patterned bugs.

The annual butterfly count is not only a fun and family-friendly way to spend a morning outdoors, it’s also a great way to take part in citizen science. The list of findings gets reported to the North

American Butterfly Association, a nationwide group that uses the data to track butterfly populations. This is especially important these days, as thousands of insect species have reportedly been in decline over the past several decades.

Warmer fall weather, habitat loss, and pesticide use have taken a toll, and have resulted in the collapse of certain types of pollinators, including some species of bees. Some researchers have estimated the economic value of pollinators to Americans to be over 30 billion dollars. Because we do not pay for the agricultural benefits that pollinators provide, it is easy to take them for granted.

The Bryce Canyon Butterfly Count provides data to help scientists figure out if our butterflies are doing well or if they are disappearing. It is also a peaceful way to enjoy a morning amongst the blooming flowers of the Paunsaugunt Plateau.

For any readers who may be interested in joining, the date for the 2022 Butterfly Count will be posted next summer.

Drought Update: Recent monsoons have soaked

many parts of the state. This much-needed rain has helped reduce wildfire risk and temporarily improve soil moisture and streamflows.

The storms have not, however, pulled us out of this drought.

Hopefully, steady rain and snow will continue into this winter when it will have the most significant impact on drought conditions.

—Brian Steed, Utah Department of Natural Resources Executive Director

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demand, with many Utahns turning off sprinklers and letting rain water their landscapes.

The following drought impacts from the week of August 2 are compiled by the Utah Divisions of Water Resources, Water Rights, Wildlife Resources, State Parks, the Department of Environmental Quality and the Department of Agriculture & Food.

At-a-glance changes for the week: • Storms have not improved reservoir storage, with the statewide average dropping to 53% (down from 55% last week). Thirtytwo of Utah’s largest 42 reservoirs are below 55% of available capacity. Utah Lake and East Canyon dropped below 55%.

• Many streamflows have increased with monsoon rains, with just 54 of the 97 measured streams flowing below normal compared to 72 last week. Daily flow from 28 headwater streams is slightly above the previous maximum daily flow record due to significant monsoonal precipitation over the last week. Cumulative runoff from those same streams remains below the previously record-

ed minimum at about half of average since October 1, 2020.

• Hay supplies and rangeland conditions continue to be an issue for farmers and ranchers, with 77% of hay and roughage supplies rated as short or very short and 69% of pasture and rangelands rated as poor to very poor.

• Nine boat ramps are currently closed at seven state parks, including two new closures at Jordanelle (Rock Cliff and Ross Creek).

Other closures include Antelope Island, Echo, Millsite, Piute, Willard Bay and Yuba. Caution advisories have also been issued for seven additional state park boat ramps. View conditions at stateparks.utah.gov.

• Stormwater runoff from heavy rainstorms can cause fecal waste to enter recreational waters. Water recreators are advised to take the following precautions: avoid swimming in recreational waters 48-72 hours after a significant

rainstorm; avoid swallowing water while swimming; wash hands with soap and clean water before and after swimming, water-skiing, or playing in the water or sand. Recreators who experience diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, fever or rash should report the illness to their local health department.

• Residents should remove any trash or debris from their curbs and gutters to prevent storm drain blockages and river, stream and lake pollution.

• While rain may result in water mixing that can help reduce the magnitude of blooms, precipitation and flooding may also increase nutrient runoff in water bodies, creating more algal blooms. The public is encouraged to call (801) 536-4323 if they see anything suspicious. Current state-wide HAB status can be found at deq.utah.gov.

—Utah Division of Water Resources

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Mere Glimpses: In this week's installment of Panguitch Health Fair: Utah Valley University Public Health students

Utah History, Steven Lee begins his exploration of the histories and and faculty offered their annual Health Assessment Fair in Wayne professional studies of the Southern Paiute culture that have been County on July 30 and 31. Free opportunities at the fair included done in the Panguitch Valley, stating that his attempt may be "only cholesterol and glucose testing and blood pressure checks. the third of its kind."

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two women tore open a sack of wool and spread it over the cold dirt floor, then one by one, they lowered the children into the cellar before securing the hatch and replacing the rug and table atop it. No sooner had the children been hidden away than a thundering of hooves could be heard approaching, prompting Sally to disappear into the night like a gust of wind. Feeling lightheaded, Ann took a seat at the table to wait; a lump in her throat began to form, swelling ever more painfully as the sound of pounding hooves drew nearer and nearer before coming to a complete stop outside the cabin.

As Ann's brain scrambled to devise a plan, a twelve-man raiding party of Ute horseman began filing in through the door to search for their elusive booty. Suddenly, the

oft-quoted words of Brigham Young came to Ann's mind, "It is cheaper to feed the Indians than to fight them."

The raiders eyed Ann with amusement and suspicion as she cautiously stood from the table to cut thick slices of cornbread drenched in molasses for her unwelcome guests.

They promptly gobbled them down before exiting the cabin to continue their search elsewhere. The following day, Sally returned for the children, who Ann noted had endured the entirety of the cold night in fearful silence without making even the slightest peep. ................................................

Ann McFarlane did not record the names of the children and babies that managed to save that night from the party of Ute slave raiders. Still, oddly enough, one of them may very well have been a 1yr old baby named "Kwechup," or "Rena" as she would later come to be known. As noted earlier, Rena

was the lone survivor of the Paguits group and the primary informant used by Anthropologist Isabel T. Kelly in 1932.

She was born in 1871 in the old winter encampment used by her people, known today as Hatch, Utah.

It is only because of Rena that we know anything of substance about her people, and she lived a kind of life that none of us reading this today can begin to imagine. Her father, Blue Blanket, would be killed in a battle with slave raiders near Hatch, Utah, in 1887 and several of her siblings stolen away.

In my next article, we will examine the best glimpse available to us concerning the culture and history of Rena's people via the work of Anthropologist Isabel T. Kelly. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to me with questions, comments, or concerns by emailing me at lee.stevenw@yahoo. com.

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UVU students and faculty participating in UVU's annual Health Fair Assessment stayed at the Capitol Reef Field Station, where they learned the station's logistics and operations over a two day period. the team of six students and two is the most popular test beHealth Fair faculty members, and the direc- cause it’s quick and simple,” Cont'd from page 1 tor of the UVU Wellness Cen- according to Barthel. Folyear focusing on suicide pre- ter, Trevor Carter, were happy lowed by blood pressure and, vention, tobacco use preven- to make their way to Wayne then the combined cholesterol/ tion and sun protection.

County for their fourth year of glucose test. “It involves a finBrian Barthel, associate the fair (over five years if you ger poke, so people are more professor of Public Health at include the skipped year). reluctant to get that one.”

UVU and an organizer of the While the UVU Public The UVU public health event, said the fair offers public Health majors also offer health team also gave away sunhealth students an opportunity assessment fairs up north both glasses, journals, stress balls, for, “engaged learning in rural near and on campus as part of frisbees, individual use sunhealth. I think it’s beneficial to their classes, the Wayne Coun- screen, and a combination the people of Wayne County, as ty event is the only one held sunscreen/insect repellent. well,” said Barthel. outside of the school’s region, The UVU Health AssessBarthel said that over the and is facilitated by the pres- ment Fair is coordinated with two day event, students en- ence of UVU’s Capitol Reef the Central Utah Public Health gaged with over 200 members Field Station, where the stu- Department, Wayne Commuof the public, a pretty good dents and faculty stayed over nity Health Center, and the sample for Wayne County. “I the two days. There, they also Torrey Farmer’s Market. Barhear there are more livestock learned about the logistics of thel says—funding and other in Wayne County than people,” how the field station operates. conditions permitting—they said Barthel. He was pleased “It’s very environmentally con- look forward to coming back with the turnout. scious,” said Barthel. again next year.

Last year’s event had been The most popular test at —Insider cancelled due to COVID, so the fair? “Body fat percentage

Jeremy Ivie: Living in my hometown has helped me

to feel more connected to the people I serve at the pharmacy. I love the people here in these rural areas.—Jeremy Ivie, soon-to-be lead of pharmacy operations for WCHC Salina Clinic Jeremy Ivie

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43 East Main in Salina. Currently, they are working on remodeling and licensing for the facility and will have the new site open most likely in September.

“The Wayne Community Health Centers are committed to providing high quality health services to our communities’ residents and visitors.

Its purpose is to provide quality health services to all people including those facing financial, geographic and/or cultural barriers to health care,” said Evan Christensen, RN, CEO of Wayne Community Health Centers, who is also a Salina resident.

Jeremy Ivie says’s he’s excited to be joining the WCHC team and continuing to serve his community.

"Jessica and I are both from Sevier County and love living in this area. We keep busy cheering our kids on in sports. We enjoy kayaking,

ATV rides, hiking, camping and all this area has to offer. I personally enjoy hunting and fishing and more so when it's with family or friends. If I had more time I'd enjoy golfing more,” said Ivie.

Ivie was raised in Salina and moved away for about 20 years. During that time he attended school at Snow College, Utah Valley, and Utah State University. He then attended Roseman University of Health Sciences where he received his PharmD in pharmacy. He’s worked as a pharmacist for about ten years.

First, for one year in Salt Lake City as a staff pharmacist for Associated Foods and then as manager at North Sevier Pharmacy for the last nine years in Salina.

“Living in my hometown has helped me to feel more connected to the people I serve at the pharmacy. I love the people here in these rural areas,” said Ivie. “I look forward to working with everyone at Wayne Community Health

Center."

After August 18th, Jeremy will be working at the Wayne Community Health Center in Bicknell until the Salina Pharmacy is ready.

WCHC is inviting Salina area residents to fill prescriptions at WCHC’s Bicknell Pharmacy. They can be mailed or home-delivered two times per week until WCHC’s Salina Pharmacy is ready.

“This would make it possible for you to continue to work with Jeremy and the staff that you all know and love,” said WCHC’s CEO Evan Christiansen.

WCHC is a local independent not-for-profit organization with local Governing Board members that have oversight over our organization.

“We are not a big metropolitan corporation. We live here, too,” said Christensen.

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Wills, Trusts, and More

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What is "Step-Up in Tax Basis"?

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by Jeffery J. McKenna "Cost basis" is a term unfamiliar to most. Estate planning lawyers and accountants use it a lot, but what does it mean?

"Cost basis" is used to describe the original cost of an asset. It is used to determine the taxable gain on the sale of that asset. For instance, if you purchased a parcel of vacant real estate in 1970 for $50,000, your cost basis in the property is $50,000. If you sell the unimproved parcel of land for $150,000 (its fair market value), your taxable gain would be $100,000; the sale price less the cost basis ($150,000 - $50,000 = $100,000). You would, therefore, be subject to capital gain tax on $100,000.

In situations where property is used for business purposes, the "cost basis" must be reduced by the depreciation taken against the property during the period of business use.

When you give an asset away during life, the recipient of the gift assumes your original cost basis. For example, if a father gave his son the real estate we discussed above, the son's cost basis would also be $50,000. If the son likewise sold the property for

$150,000, he, too, would have a taxable gain of $100,000.

Now, I am going to explain an often unexpected benefit in the tax code. If you leave an asset to someone upon your death, the recipient receives what is referred to as a "step-up in basis." The "stepup in basis" is the fair market value of the asset on the date of the decedent's death (or on the date 6 months after death if the alternative valuation date is used).

Using the previous example, if the father died and left the property to his son upon his death, the son would receive a "step-up in basis" in the property, which would be the $150,000 fair market value. If the son subsequently sold the property he inherited from his father for its fair market value of $150,000, the son would have no taxable gain.

This is a great result!

We can learn a lesson from this article. Many people give away assets to children during their life to avoid the delays and expenses of probate upon their death. In doing so, they lose the advantage of the "step-up in basis rule."

A better alternative may be to create and fully fund a Living Trust during the parents'

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

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lifetime and leave the assets to children upon their death.

The assets in the Living Trust would pass to the children free of probate, and they will receive a full "step-up in basis."

Garfield County School District Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Child Find Notification

In accordance with Part B requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 04 and with the Utah State Board of Education Special Education Rules, Garfield County School District offers free assessments and evaluation for children, aged birth through 21 whose parents, teachers, or others suspect of having an identifiable disability.

Garfield School District is committed to ensuring that those students are identified, located, and evaluated, regardless of the severity of the disability, to identify if the student is in need of special education and related services. This child find requirement and practice also applies to those students enrolled in private schools.

If you suspect that a child who is not currently receiving special education services is in need of an evaluation to determine if that need exists, please contact either Chris Kupfer, Garfield School District Special Education Director at 435-590-8144 or the special education teacher at your neighborhood school.

Toward the end of the school year, the sixth-grade teachers decide which of their students should be accelerated in certain subjects in the seventh grade.

When a child is chosen, his parents are notified.

When one boy was accelerated in science and math, his mother wrote to the teacher: "I think this is quite an honor for someone who just tried to make two pints of lemonade in a one-pint pitcher!"

Lawn Wars

I consider my lawn an adversary. Other homeowner's on my cheerful little block have cultivated a different relationship with their neat and manicured patches of green... while I cast suspicious and guarded glances at my weekend battlefield.

That's the reason I attack in the morning, before other people even dream of mowing theirs. I want the sunrise in my favor, so it cannot see me coming out of the east. Hell must be full of lawnmowers.

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Today's Thought

A salary is what's paid to you for what you do. An income is something paid to you for what your father used to do.

PUNishment

They told me I had typeA blood, but it was a typo.

Business Trip

Before he left on a business trip, Lex, my brother-inlaw took his young son aside.

"Cam," he said, "I'm trusting you to take care of the family. You'll be the man of the house."

Comprehending the gravity of the situation, Cameron said, "In that case I'm going to need the remote."

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

Makes Cents

One man was talking to another at the store. He asked, "So where is that boy of yours?"

"Josh is in college," the second man replied.

"What's he taking?"

The second man grimaced,. "Every cent I have."

This week's answers on page 9

THEME: FOOTBALL ACROSS 1. *Sports analyst, ex-wide receiver Randy 5. Dashboard acronym 8. *Depth of an end zone, in yards 11. Fencing blade 12. Weight not charged for 13. Young hog 15. Witnessed 16. Aroma 17. Nary a soul 18. *Line of ____ 20. Spanish earthen pot 21. Pinocchio and the like 22. Bean house 23. Antonym of descent 26. Cycle taxi 30. Greek "t" 31. 50-50 34. Not happening 35. Newbies 37. Bert Bobbsey's twin 38. Like a neon sign 39. "Clueless" catch phrase 40. Not a desktop 42. Metal-bearing mineral 43. "Chim Chim Cheree" setting 45. Relating to nose 47. Actors' group 48. Sink hole 50. Golf club handle 52. *3-point score 56. Make a canyon, e.g.

57. Not written 58. Racing sled 59. *"Purple People ____" song, inspiration for Vikings defensive line name 60. Like H. C. Andersen's duckling 61. Poet Pound 62. *AFC counterpart 63. Dreaming stage of sleep 64. Daytime entertainment

DOWN 1. Hodgepodge 2. Oil cartel 3. Palm reader, e.g.

4. Old and mentally infirm 5. Weather-related Doppler tool 6. Programs, for short 7. Insignificant 8. Hammer or sickle 9. Europe's highest volcano 10. Born, in bio 12. Marinara fruit 13. Ornamental hair net 14. *Grabbing penalty 19. Breath freshener 22. *Pre-game encouragement 23. Rose oil 24. One's assertion 25. Collectible in a cabinet 26. *Fourth down option 27. Colonoscopy tract 28. Ancient assembly

area play

29. B in IBS 32. *Start of a football

33. Goo on a trunk 36. *Scrimmage-related penalty 38. Plant louse 40. Yule firewood 41. By word of mouth 44. Candle shape 46. English in Spanish 48. Mourner's song 49. Camelot, to Arthur 50. Tennis great Steffi 51. College officertraining prog.

52. *Number of downs to get a first down 53. Anis-flavored aperitif 54. Site of Taj Mahal 55. *Lambeau Field jump 56. Poetic "even"

Solution on page 9

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B irthday

Merlin Erickson Celebrates his 80th Birthday LOA - Merlin Erickson will celebrate his 80th birthday on August 13 with his family. Merlin was born August 13, 1941 in Loa, UT. He graduated from Wayne High School and moved to Provo where he drove delivery truck for Sears.

He met Kathleen Sykes from Pleasant Grove, and they were married July 13, 1962. They were sealed in the Manti Temple in 1974.

Merlin’s family is his greatest treasure. Together Merlin and Kathy raised five children; Connie (Gordon) Morrell, Axtel; Wesley (Pam) Erickson, Loa; Sharon (Kim) Torgerson, Bicknell; Susan (Jason) Christensen, Washington; David (Kallie) Erickson, Salina. They have 18 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren.

Merlin worked 39 years for Brown Bros. Construction Company. He loved the men he worked with and the work he did. He took pride in giving his very best efforts to each job he undertook. He enjoys traveling around Wayne County and other parts of the state where he can still see the results and improvements that are a result of the dam, pipeline and water projects, road construction, ferry ramp and many other projects he had a part in. For many years Brown Brothers employees dug almost every grave in Wayne County free of charge and were happy to offer that service. Merlin worked as a heavy equipment operator as well as drove cement, dump, water trucks and other equipment.

Merlin loves children of all ages, but especially the younger ones. He and Kathy enjoy spending time in Arizona in the winter, and after missing his family for a while, he likes to go to McDonalds or wherever he can find kids to visit with. Nothing makes him happier than for one of his kids to call him up and ask him to help them with something. He likes being useful!

He loves following his grandchildren in their school, sports and extra curricular activities, as well as music and dance recitals.

Merlin loves camping and traveling with all his family together. To celebrate their 59th Wedding Anniversary and his 80th Birthday, his children took them on a trip to Jackson Hole to enjoy one of the final performances of the Bar-J Wranglers.

His children are thankful for the example he has been to them and their children. He taught each of them that they can have whatever they want—but not everything they want. They need to set goals and then work hard to achieve them. They must depend on themselves and never expect other to just give them what they want. He is so proud of the useful, productive citizens they are.

Happy Birthday, Merlin!

O Bituaries Norma Dean Griffiths SALINA / TEASDALE - Norma Dean Griffiths, age 77, passed away August 1, 2021.

She was born May 18, 1944, to Rex and LaPreal Rees Forsyth in Salina, Utah. She was the youngest of two daughters. She attended Wayne High School graduating in 1962.

She then attended LDS Business College and graduated with her business degree. Norma could type over 100 words per minute on a manual typewriter.

Norma married Thomas Chase Griffiths, August 28, 1965 in Teasdale, Utah. Together they had two children Rex Thomas and Lora Dean. They were later divorced.

Norma worked many years for Sears.

She worked her way up to collections manager, a position at which she excelled. She played both the piano and accordion beautifully and loved listening to music or watching the Lawrence Welk Show.

Norma enjoyed fishing, especially at Coleman Reservoir with her family. She also enjoyed painting, ceramics and sketching.

Norma is survived by her son, Rex (Carolyn) Griffiths of Teasdale; her six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren with one on the way. Her sister Maxine Turner of Taylorsville; a niece and nephew.

Norma is preceded in death by her parents Rex and LaPreal Forsyth, her daughter Lora Griffiths, great-grandson Evan Joey Park and brother-in- law Russell Turner.

The family would like to extend our gratitude to the staff of Stonehenge for the love and care they have shown Norma for the last 9 years.

A gathering for family and friends will be announced later.

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August 12, 2021

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com It is the week of the annual Garfield County Fair, and most of the events will be held this Friday and Saturday. Check your program for the happenings; there are way too many to list. Get involved, and check out the displays at the fair building, the livestock judging, horseshoe event, the fish pond (bring your camera), talent show and many more events. The commissioners will be having dinner instead of their usual lunch barbecue.

It will be followed by a dance to finish off the fair.

Up next for our summer events will be the annual ATV Rally held the week of August 24th. I understand that there are already 280 signed up for the rally, so if you plan on going, you had better sign up soon.

This is a great rally with over 16 different rides, and it will last for four days. Because of COVID, last year’s rally was cancelled. It does look like this year is going to make up for it, and like most of the events that go on in Panguitch, it will be first class. We have some of the best trails anywhere, and if you really want to get into ATVs, the Fremont Trail goes up to Canada and down to Mexico, but it isn’t for the faint of heart. Most of the riders that take part keep coming back.

A lot of things are going on with our schools here in Panguitch. The elementary school will be open, and it is beautiful. One thing that has bugged me forever was the lot across from the high school that had four ugly storage bins on it. They have been removed, and a new parking lot is taking its place. This is great news for us sports fans because parking a block away from the court in the winter is miserable. School will be starting soon, but I am not sure of the date.

Boy, the summer is half over, and we have lost an hour and a half of daylight. Daylight saving is great, check your

utility bills, and with the monsoons, even your water bill will be low. The weather, so far, has been one for the record books, June was the hottest month in Utah ever recorded, about five degrees higher than the previous record. Then July hit, and it is usually the driest month of the year, but thanks to early monsoons, we got about 4” of the wet stuff. Even so, it was weird; last week, there was a dust storm that caused a twenty-two car pileup in Millard County killing eight. That dust storm went clear down to St. George, and the next day, they had flooding in Cedar City, weird! We have had wind for the last five months, but I realize that even that has a bright side. Yesterday (Saturday), it didn’t blow, and we had some terrible smoke in the area. The wind came up this afternoon, and we have clear skies once again.

Well, the COVID variant is spreading like wildfire.

We have over a 100,000 new cases each day. Most of those affected are between 25 and 40 and haven’t been vaccinated.

99% of those requiring hospital care or dying are those who haven’t had their shots. In the last two weeks, we have had ten new cases. I feel that in a big city where you don’t know many people, it might make you think you are safe. But here in Garfield County, where 10 beautiful people have died because of the virus, it is different. I knew six of them, and it breaks my heart that they are gone. It is like polio; it is curable, and no one should lose their life because of it.

640,000 have died needlessly.

Why add to this number when someone you care for was infected by you. I have heard so many excuses why someone won’t get the shot. One that is really crazy is that it isn’t approved by the FDA. Just look at the facts, 4,000 were dying daily, to run up the score, now it is less than 400 a day. What more evidence do you need?

On the news, it said that 90% of the teachers in the country have both of their shots, which is great for the students. Thank you, teachers.

Many businesses are requiring their employees to get their shots or look for a new job. The NFL has a great idea, if any team player gets the virus and shuts down the game, like it did last year, both teams won’t get paid. A giant of a man, down in St. George, who happened to be a policeman and was never sick, died last week from the virus because he didn’t get the shots.

The primary election for the two Panguitch City Council seats was over last Tuesday.

Thanks to those many who took the time to vote. Maybe, we will have some transparency on the council in the future.

I read in one of my health papers that one way to a long life is to get active and start volunteering. The town always needs firefighters, EMTs and Lions Club Members. The school system is looking for bus drivers, and that is a fun job.

I always enjoy Gwen Zeta letters to the editor; she left out a few other worthless bills by our elected officials. A congressman here in Utah is pushing a bill that will stop history teachers in grade school from teaching anything about slavery. When asked which school was teaching this, he couldn’t answer if any. However, in the south, there are already bans on this subject.

But Gwen, you forgot the positive side of this bill.

Militia groups, skinheads and white supremacy folks will come here and will be marching around our streets with their assault rifles keeping us all safe.

I talked to one of our baseball players. High school baseball has already started, and the team has already won three of their first four games.

I will see if I can get a schedule. It should be the start of

cross country and volleyball season, also.

The Olympics have come and gone, and oh my, what great entertainment! No matter what the event, the skill level was unbelievable.

There were 351 events, that is including trials, and they all came off on time. They even moved the Marathon 600 miles north, so it would be cooler, but that didn’t happen. It was great that Japan put on the Olympics so that these athletes could live their dreams. It will be remembered as the Olympics where great sportsmanship was shown. A runner picked up a fallen racer, and they finished up the race hand in hand. Skateboarders lifted up the winner on their shoulders, and many racers hugged each other. The skillful events included skateboardering, the two person diving, the wall climbing, and it goes on and on. I didn’t know that this was the first time that the women had won gold in volleyball. The women’s basketball team won their 7th straight gold medal, winning 54 games in a row, and two of the players, Diana Rousay (sp) and Sue Bird, won their 5th gold medal. The men’s basketball team won their 4th straight gold medal. The U.S. team won 39 gold medals, and 27 were won by the women.

There were 207 countries represented, and 11,000 athletics took part. What made the USA so great, as a team, was that it was made up of competitors whose ancestors came from many of these countries.

Be Americans. Let there be no sectionalism, no North, South, East or West. We are all dependent on one another and should be one in union.

In one word, be a nation. Be Americans and be true to yourselves. —George Washington 1st U.S President Mack O.

O Bituaries Michael Arlen Brown 1956 - 2021

LOA - Our loving Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather, Uncle, and Friend, Michael Arlen Brown, was welcomed back into the arms of his loving Heavenly Father on August 6, 2021.

He was born on the snowy Christmas Eve of 1956 in Richfield, Utah to Arlen LaVor and Lorna Coleman Brown, and was raised alongside three siblings, Arla May, Albert, and Ellis, in Loa, Utah. Michael graduated from Wayne High School Class of 1975. He had a need for speed since the day he was born, and always got to where he needed to go . . .

FAST! As a young teenager Michael discovered a passion for hot-rods, and it continued to flourish until his last day. He owned and polished several bad-ass cars in his lifetime!

Michael married and was sealed to his high-school sweetheart, Becky Oyler, in the Manti Temple on December 17, 1976. They created their happy home in Loa, Utah where together they were blessed with three beautiful daughters – Tifanie, Trina, and Kami.

He was taught the value of hard work at a very young age and started running construction equipment before he learned to ride a bike. His blood ran Caterpillar yellow! Michael played an integral role in building the legacy of Brown Brothers Construction and dedicated the better part of 40 years of his life to the continued success of the family business. His network of friends and colleagues in the construction industry were far-reaching.

Michael was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a loyal servant of our Savior, Jesus Christ and held many callings. He especially enjoyed his time serving in several Stake Presidencies, Bishoprics, and the Stake Sunday School.

He enjoyed being involved in the community he lived in and loved. He was a member of the Loa Fire Department, Wayne Lions Club, many car clubs, and was serving on Loa Town Planning and Zoning Committee at the time of his passing.

Nothing made Michael happier than spending time with his family. He worked diligently to create a special bond with his wife, each of his daughters, and grandchildren. The weekend before his passing he enjoyed the annual Brown Family Reunion camping trip on Thousand Lake Mountain, where he made sure the crowd of people heard him say how grateful he was to have been blessed with three daughters and how well they always took care of him. He loved a good story, and someone to tell it to.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Arlen and Lorna, Fathers-In-Law, Lester J Oyler, and Jack Putnam, a nephew, Dallas Arlen Brown, and numerous aunts, uncles, and dear friends. He will be missed by his loving and caring wife, Becky Brown of Loa; children: Tifanie Spencer (Ronald Newman) of Bicknell, Trina (James) Pace of Teasdale, Kami (Geordin) Gass of Circleville; Mother-In-Law: DeOna S Oyler of Loa; siblings: Arla May (Duane) Jensen of Roosevelt, Albert (Jan) Brown, and Ellis (Kori) Brown of Loa; Sisters-In-Law: Tammy (Gordon) Johnson, of Redmond, Valene (Bruce) King of Axtell, and Leslie Oyler of Loa. He will be greatly missed by all that new him, but especially his 9 grandchildren.

Michael truly endured to the end.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 14, at 1:00 P.M. in the Loa LDS Stake Center. Friends may call for viewing Friday, August 13, from 6-8 P.M. at the Springer Turner Funeral Home chapel in Richfield, 260 North 400 West and at the Stake Center Saturday morning from 10-12:30 prior to the services.

Burial will be in the Loa Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Homes of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

Online guestbook at springerturner.com

August 12, 2021

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LegaL Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND BONDS TO BE ISSUED PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 5, 2021, the Mayor and Town Council of Bicknell Town (the "Issuer"), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) declaring its intention to issue its Parity Water Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) pursuant to the Utah Government Bonding Act, Title 11, Chapter 14, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended and to call a public hearing to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds.

TIME, PLACE AND LOCATION OF PUBLIC HEARING The Issuer shall hold a public hearing on September 2, 2021, at the hour of 7:00 p.m. The location of the public hearing is in the Town Office, 64 West 100 North, Bicknell Town, Utah. The purpose of the meeting is to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds and any potential economic impact to the private sector from the construction of the Project to be funded by the Bonds. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate.

PURPOSE FOR ISSUING BONDS The Issuer intends to issue the Bonds for the purpose of (i) financing all or a portion of the cost of construction of culinary water system improvements for the Town, including the drilling of a new well and the construction of a storage tank, together with related improvements; and (ii) to pay costs of issuing the Bonds.

PARAMETERS OF THE BONDS The Issuer intends to issue the Bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $2,500,000, to bear interest at a rate not to exceed 2.0% per annum, to mature in not to more than 35 years from their date or dates, and to be sold at a price not less than 100% of the total principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest to the date of delivery. The Bonds will specify that any installment of principal and/or interest on the Bonds which shall not be paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of 18% per annum from the due date thereof until paid.

OUTSTANDING BONDS SECURED BY THE SAME REVENUE The Issuer currently has outstanding bonds secured by the pledge of culinary water system revenues, namely: the Water Revenue Bond, Series 2011 in the original principal amount of $115,000 and payable to the Utah Drinking Water Board; and the Parity Water Revenue Bond, Series 2012 in the original principal amount of $552,000 and payable to the Utah Drinking Water Board.

ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF THE BONDS Although the Resolution authorizes the issuance of Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of up to $2,500,000, the Issuer anticipates that the actual principal amount of the Bonds will be issued in the amount of $1,308,000, in which case the estimated total cost to the Issuer for the proposed Bonds is $1,531,260, including an estimated cost of interest on the Bonds is $223,260.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a period of 30 days from and after the last date of publication of this Notice is provided by law during which any person in interest shall have the right to contest the legality of the Resolution or the Bonds, or any provision made for the security and payment of the Bonds, and that after such time, no one shall have any cause of action to contest the regularity, formality or legality thereof for any cause whatsoever.

A copy of the Resolution is on file in the office of the Town Clerk in Bicknell Town, Utah, where it may be examined during regular business hours of the Town Clerk from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

DATED this 5th day of August, 2021. /s/ Connie Durfey, Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 12 & 19, 2021 ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard Alan Booth. Case Number 213600013.

Terri L O'Grady has been appointed personal representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the decedent must present their claims in writing within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Written claims may be delivered or mailed to the personal representative. Terri O'Grady 18571 Olalee Lane, Apple Valley, CA 92307.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 5, 12 & 19, 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 Sep. 1, 2021 either electronically using the Division`s online Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 841146300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5453 (A82786): Jason and Jenny Callahan propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles South of Torrey) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 95-770 (a47544): Bornholm Farms, LLC propose(s) using 200.6 ac-ft. from groundwater (Grover) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 95-4776 (a47565): Alison Bagley propose(s) using 0.1 cfs OR 3.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.3 miles South of Torrey) for DOMESTIC; COMMERCIAL: 2.56 acre-foot to cool Brewery.

61-3294 (a47576): Stanley and Sherri Millsap propose(s) using 0.009 cfs OR 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (3.5 miles SW of Hatch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3295 (a47595): Scott and Tamara Vestal propose(s) using 0.009 cfs OR 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (3.5 miles SW of Hatch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3259 (a47644): J N S Holdings, LLC, a Utah limited liability company propose(s) using 0.00557 cfs OR 0.666 ac-ft. from groundwater (6.5 mi. WSW of Long Valley Jct) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. EXTENSION(S) 97-2304 (A76927): George and Joe Thompson is/are filing an extension for 1.73 ac-ft. (12 miles NW of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E., State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 5 & 12, 2021 INVITATION TO BID WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT Wayne School District is accepting bids for coal delivery to school district buildings in Loa and Bicknell. The coal bid will be for freight only to and from the Sufco or Skyline Mines, as requested by school district. Coal should be 1 ¼” oiled stoker coal – no fine coal and should not be loaded out of stockpile.

Sealed bids should be submitted to the district office (PO Box 127, 79 N 100 W, Bicknell, UT 84715). Please indicate on the outside of the envelope what you are bidding on. Include inside the envelope your name, phone number, and bid amount.

Bids must be received by August 26, 2021 at 4:00 P.M. and will be opened at the district office at that time; anyone is welcome to be present.

Escalation of prices, if any, will be negotiated between the Wayne Board of education and the successful bidder, upon mutual agreement during the school year. Bidder must furnish proof of their price escalation.

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 AUGUST 12 & 19, 2021

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PANGUITCH CITY DOCUMENT 001113 Sealed Bids for the construction of the Panguitch City Water Tank Lid Replacement project will be received, by Panguitch City online at Quest CDN until 2:00 pm local time on September 8th, 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 pre-bid conference will NOT be held. However, all potential bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the site. The last day for questions is September 6th, 2021 Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Owner: Panguitch City By: Kim Soper Title: Mayor Date: August 18th, 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 HUD-assisted 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 AUGUST 12, 19 & 26, 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.

Graphic created with SkySafariAstronomy.com, Courtesy Rich Csenge

Nunki near the moon at 8:55 MDT as seen from Kanab; it’s similar for the entire Southwest USA. You can see all three Safari to know which is which. brighter and lower than Mars. planets that are visible toSaturn is to the right of A few hours later on night at the same time around Jupiter, and being much more that same night, the nearly9 p.m. Then, Venus is about distant is fainter, competing full moon passes extremely to set in the west while Jupi- with the brightest stars. It’s close to the bright star Nunki ter and Saturn have recently celebrated for its rings, visible in Sagittarius. They’re closrisen in the southeast. with a telescope capable of a est between 8:40 and 9:10 Venus is by far the magnification of at least 30 p.m. MDT, and you can easily brightest, and it becomes vis- times. watch the moon glide past the ible in early evening twilight Both Jupiter and Saturn star, just missing it by 1/30° as —or earlier if you know pre- are “in retrograde”—mov- seen from Kanab. You’re seecisely where to look. Venus ing slowly westward against ing the moon’s normal orbital is so bright because it’s rela- the distant stars—as the earth motion around the earth made tively close to both the earth passes them on an inside or- sensible by passing near a star and sun, and because it’s bit. From the 18th, both are in for reference. People farther shrouded by highly reflec- Capricornus. north will see the star farther tive clouds. Venus is on the Here are two events for from the moon. At 230 light far side of the sun but it’s ap- people with binoculars—and years, Nunki is 6 billion times proaching earth. every stargazer needs binocu- more distant than the moon.

Jupiter is almost half lars!—or a small telescope: John Mosley was Program as bright as Venus so it too There’s a very close con- Supervisor of the Griffith Oboutshines all the stars. It’s junction of Mars and Mer- servatory in Los Angeles for 27 huge, and like Venus, it’s cury on Wednesday the 18th, years and is the author of “Starreflective, but it’s more dis- but you won’t see it at night gazing for Beginners” and tant from both the earth and because they set so early—a “Stargazing with Binoculars sun. The attraction of Jupiter shame because they’re sepa- and Telescopes.” He and his for people with even small rated by only 5 arcminutes wife live in St. George, where telescopes are its four large (1/12°). Skilled observers he continues to stargaze from moons which change position might spot them in early twi- his retirement home while servfrom night to night and hour light or even in daylight, 16° ing on the advisory committee to hour. Use an app like Sky- east of the sun. Mercury is for Stellar Vista Observatory.

Doctors Urge Parents to Get Kids' 'Back-to-School' Exams, Shots

SALT LAKE CITY - It is getting to be "back-to-school" time in Utah, and pediatricians say a visit to the doctor is as important as new pencils or new shoes before kids return to the classroom.

Since so many children have been home-schooled for the past year, a new report showed they may be behind on their childhood inoculations, which doesn't include the COVID-19 vaccine.

The report from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Georgetown University Health Policy Institute indicated last year saw at least a 27% drop in kids' doctor visits.

Dr. Jennifer Brinton, president of the Utah Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, said it is important for children to be healthy when they return to school.

"It's very important for kids to stay up to date on their immunizations," Brinton urged. "And unfortunately,

with all the disruptions that have happened with the pandemic, nationally and in Utah, we have children who are behind on immunizations of all ages, infants on up to teenagers."

Parents in Utah must provide evidence of kids' receiving six different vaccinations, including polio, mumps-measlesrubella and hepatitis. Check with your child's school for the list. Some parents don't immunize kids for religious reasons or concerns about potential health risks, although those are reported to be extremely rare.

Brinton pointed out having to stay home with a serious illness can cause a child to miss days or even weeks of class time, and catching up on their lessons afterward is a major challenge.

"It's interesting, especially those first few years of school, as kids are learning the alphabet, learning basic math," Brinton remarked. "When they miss those classes because of illness, it takes a long time to make up

for it. It can put them back, behind in school, for years."

Dr. Lee Beers, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, said parents need to make sure every child in their community has equal access to a clean bill of health to return to school.

"Children from households that are low-income and children of color are more likely to have missed vaccines, and more likely to have missed their well visits," Beers reported. "It's so important that we remove any barriers we can to make sure that all kids can get in to see their pediatrician as soon as possible."

The report said while most parts of the country have vaccinated enough children to reach "herd immunity," there are still concerning outbreaks of infectious diseases, like measles and mumps.

—Mark Richardson, Utah News Connection

August 12, 2021

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How Utah’s Ban on Mandating the COVID-19 Vaccine Could End Next Month

by Bryan Schott, Salt Lake Tribune

Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune

People are vaccinated against COVID-19 at the former Provo High School gym at 1125 N. University Ave. on July 28, 2021.

SALT LAKE CITY - R-Sandy, sponsored the vac- The same applies to other vacUtah has a law, passed earlier cine mandate ban. He told fel- cines when they win full authis year, that blocks state and low lawmakers during a legis- thorization. local governments from re- lative hearing in February that Leaders have been urgquiring vaccinations against people may be uneasy with a ing Utahns to get vaccinated COVID-19. vaccine that was only under against COVID-19, especially The ban extends to state emergency approval. as the delta variant of the vicolleges and universities that “Usually a vaccine takes rus is powering a surge in new cannot require students, fac- four years to develop. They cases. Do they take the next ulty or employees to get vac- were able to develop this in step and require vaccinations? cinated. Public schools are nine months. We don’t know Support for businesses also blocked from requiring what the side effects are. We When COVID-19 cases vaccinations. But it may fall haven’t been able to do long- were falling and states were by the wayside soon. term studies on the effects. We beginning to lift restrictions, HB308, which passed need to encourage people to Gov. Spencer Cox was crowalmost unanimously during get the vaccine, but we need to ing to anyone who would listhe 2021 session, blocks gov- draw the line at allowing the ten that Utah was one of the ernment from requiring that government to mandate that first states to ban so-called people receive the COVID-19 people get this vaccine right vaccine passports for governvaccine as a term of employ- now,” Spendlove said. ment. Cox did say he believed ment or even as a requirement The Food and Drug Ad- private businesses could and for attendance or participa- ministration is moving to give should have the right to make tion in an activity. But the bill full approval to the Pfizer vac- rules about vaccinations for only applies to vaccines that cine as early as next month. themselves and their employare authorized for emergency It was originally thought fi- ees. use. Right now, all three of nal authorization would come The Cox administrathe vaccines being adminis- later in the fall, but the FDA tion’s stance hasn’t changed. tered in the U.S, from manu- is accelerating its timeline On Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Deidre facturers Pfizer, Moderna, and and aiming for Labor Day or Henderson said she and Gov. Johnson & Johnson, are under sooner. When that approval is Spencer Cox said they would emergency authorization by granted, Utah’s ban on gov- back businesses that made the federal government. ernmental entities requiring vaccinations mandatory.

Rep. Robert Spendlove, that particular vaccine ends.

“We are big believers in

the free market and we’re also big believers in personal responsibility and consequences of action. My message for business owners is Governor Cox and I support you. If you decide to require your employees to be vaccinated, we support you in that,” Henderson said.

Cox’s office did not respond when asked if it’s stance on mandatory vaccinations for state government would change if and when the emergency approval for the Pfizer vaccine was lifted.

The federal government is requiring that employees and contractors get the vaccine. California, New York and North Carolina are also requiring state employees to do the same. Several large companies like Walmart, Walt Disney, Google, Facebook, and Tyson Foods are making employees get vaccinated.

Schools and universities Once the vaccines win full approval from the FDA, there’s nothing to stop Utah’s public schools, colleges and universities, or even state and local governments to issue their own vaccination requirements. The Republican-controlled Legislature could stop that, but it would require Cox calling them into a special session to enact an updated ban, or legislative leaders declaring an emergency to pass a new ban.

Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton, says he hopes government agencies won’t implement a requirement once the emergency use authorization is lifted.

“I have a tough time with government mandates. I’m encouraging everyone to get vaccinated. Before we go to a mandate, let’s see if the public

steps up and gets vaccinated,” Adams said.

It may be a while before leaders do issue a mandate.

“It is way too early to speculate since the vaccines are currently only being used under an emergency use authorization,” Chloe Moroni, spokesperson for Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson said.

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s office was also taking a wait-and-see approach to a possible mandate.

“We know the sooner we get people vaccinated, the

quicker we head toward the percentages we need to more widely protect our community. Once vaccinations start getting FDA approval, the Mayor will evaluate whether or not a vaccination requirement is something we need to pursue based on up-to-date vaccination percentages,” Lindsey Nikola, Mendenhall’s spokesperson, said.

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