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Utah Symphony Lights Up Bryce Canyon
Lake Powell Fishing Report
by Kadi Franson
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Win a $100 cash prize SOUTHERN UTAH Calling all shutterbugs! State Bank of Southern Utah is seeking gorgeous landscape photos for a commemorative calendar showcasing the beauty of the area. “We think we live in one of the most beautiful spots in the world,” Senior Vice President Tyler Brown said. “We want to show it off and share the talent of some of our local photographers.” Southern Utah is a treasure trove of epic scenery. What captures your interest? Perhaps it’s the sandstone spires of Bryce Canyon, the towering cliffs of Zion or a unique trail off the beaten path. Submit your best images of the area to be judged for entry into the calendar. Your photo could win a cash prize and be seen by thousands of customers. State Bank of SouthPhoto Contest Cont'd on page 3
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As part of their "Forever Mighty Tour," the Utah Symphony performed a free, outdoor concert at Ruby's Bryce Canyon Rim on Thursday, August 12. BRYCE - Ruby’s Bryce Canyon Rim was one of five venues chosen by the Utah Symphony to commemorate Utah's 125th year of statehood. The symphony is in the middle of their 500 mile “Forever Mighty” road trip, journey-
ing to the rural communities of Wellsville, Helper, Bryce, Hurricane, and Kanab to offer free outdoor concerts. The tour aims to celebrate pride in place, engage with the surrounding landscapes through music, and build communities by support-
Attend an Interactive Utah Officials Screen-Printing Demonstration Urged with Capitol Reef AiR to Approve Maureen Moll on August 21 K-12 Mask
ing local businesses. The “Forever Mighty Tour” builds on the success of the Utah Symphony’s 2014 “Mighty 5 Tour” and 2017 “Great American Road Trip Tour,” both of which also featured the orchestra performing
in spectacular outdoor settings in rural Utah communities. “Utah has some of the most beautiful scenery in our country, and hearing the Utah
LAKE POWELL - The Lake Powell water level is now at 3,552 mean sea level (MSL). Water released today from Glen Canyon Dam was 26,000 acre-feet while inflowing water was only 13,000 acre-feet. Therefore, the lake level continues to drop. Within a few days, the lake level will drop to 3,551, which has been mentioned as the end point for the Wahweap launch ramp. The National Park Service is working on the old boat ramp, which is located between the Wahweap Main ramp and Wahweap Marina houseboat docks. The old launch ramp will be accessed by driving down the Waheap ramp and turning right on a dirt road heading toward Wahweap. We headed out early Tuesday morning to learn how the fish were responding to continually falling water levels. This trip we headed into Warm Creek initially looking for boils. Within 200 yards of entering the canyon inlet, we saw small schools of yearling
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Bryce Valley All-School Reunion Set for August 28
Double Header Event Includes Afternoon Lunch followed by Evening “Fireside” Performance by Jed LeFevre
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"The Butte" by Maureen Moll. Moll is a printmaker and the current Artist-in-Residence for Capitol Reef. N.P. She will hold a demonstration hosted by the Entrada Institute at Robbers Roost in Torrey on August 21. TORREY - Maureen Moll, the current Artist in Residence (AiR) at Capitol Reef National Park, will make a presentation for the Entrada Institute at Robbers Roost in Torrey on Saturday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m. The Artist in Residence program is a collaboration with Capitol Reef National Park and Entrada. The session will include an interactive screen-printing demonstration. There will be a brief overview of the history of printmaking, and the demonstration will show examples of different techniques of fine art prints and how they are created. The audience will have an opportunity to learn how to
screen print a set of postcards of iconic views of Capitol Reef that they can take with them as souvenirs. Moll is a printmaker who currently resides in Pennsylvania. She has traveled extensively throughout the country and especially loves the Southwest, visiting as often as she is able. She works in a variety of forms of printmaking from reliefs like woodcuts and linocuts to screen prints and lithographs. Examples of her work are on her website, www.maureenmoll.com . Reservations are required and are limited for this presentation. Go to www.entradainstitute.org to reserve a spot. —Entrada Institute
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
SALT LAKE CITY - As the Delta variant drives a growing number COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations in Utah, particularly among young adults and children, officials are being asked to reinstate a mask requirement for all K-12 schools. After flattening out over the past eight months, state health officials say the Utah daily new-case average is almost 1,000, and most new infections are among the unvaccinated. Moe Hickey, executive director of Utah Voices for Children, said with no vaccine available for kids under age 12, returning to school without a mask will leave them vulnerable. "We should be adjusting as new data becomes available," Hickey urged. "And when the 'endgame' bill was passed, our caseloads were heading in the right direction, our hospitalization was Mask Mandate
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The Tropic / Bryce Valley All-School Reunion will take place this year on August 28. The reunion will include a performance by Jed LeFevre of "A Disciple's Quest." TROPIC - It’s been a few years since Bryce Valley has held an all-school reunion— the most recent one was in 2017—and last year’s scheduled event was cancelled, so at long last, Saturday, August 28 has been secured as the date for a Tropic/Bryce Valley All-School Reunion. The luncheon and after-
ciple’s Quest,” at the Tropic Ward Church at 6:30 p.m. Reunion organizer Gary Mecham, Class of 1964, says the last Bryce Valley school reunion turnout was over 80 people and they hope to attract another good-sized Reunion
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UPCOMING EVENTS... 2021 Fort Desolation Fest
2021 Garfield Memorial Annual Foundation Dinner
August 20 - 21, 2021
Auguust 25, 2021
Cougar Ridge Resort Torrey, Utah
Ebenezer's Barn and Grill Bryce Canyon City, Utah
THURS. AUG. 19 - WED. AUG. 25
Mostly sunny days, with highs in the high 60s inching back up to the 80s; lows in the high 40s and 50s. 33% chance of rain and isolated thunderstorms on Thursday, August 19.
noon homecoming party will take place at Ruby’s Inn’s Ebenezer’s Barn and Grill, beginning at 11a.m., where Bryce Valley alumni will have several hours to share food and socialize. Capping the event later in the evening will be a special performance by Tropic native Jed LeFevre, “A Dis-
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Roadway Salts Do Appear to Be What is Killing Trees Along Highway 63
Kadi Franson
The trees on the left, past the entrance sign for Bryce Canyon National Park, appear to be much greener than those trees on the right. There is no salting on the road past the Bryce Canyon sign on Highway 63. I took photos of the roadway on Highway 63. It seems very clear that salting is what is causing the trees in the region to die. Prior to the park's entrance sign, the trees are tinged with orange. After the park's entrance sign (where there is no salting), the trees are green. Kadi Franson, Bryce
Garfield County Deputies Should Wear Body Cams for Protection
Angels Landing in Zion N.P. to Switch to Reservation System at Start of Next Year
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The view from the top of the Angels Landing Trail in Zion N.P. Beginning January 2022, a reservation system for the trail will be put in place. ZION N.P. - The Angels Landing Trail in Zion National Park will, after January of 2022, require a reservation for the last half mile, with all hikers still being able to do the hike to Scout Lookout. Angels Landing is well known for its stunning vistas and for its steep and narrow last 0.7 mile, chained ascent to the summit. It is estimated that between 1,110 and 2,000 hikers can be found on the Angels Landing Trail every day during the park's peak season from May to November. A lottery system will be used, with applications for hikes in March beginning in January of the new year. —Insider
Proposed Fee Changes at Bryce Canyon National Park Public comment is requested on a park fee change proposed for 2022
BRYCE - Bryce Canyon National Park is requesting public comment on a proposal to increase backcountry camping permit fees begin-
to receive a 50% discount on all campsite reservation fees, including backcountry permit fees. “We are committed to
Proposed Fee Changes
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Backcountry Permits
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$15 permit fee with $7 per person, per day fee Courtesy National Park Service
ning in 2022. All other fees will remain the same. Backcountry Permits At Bryce Canyon National Park, 80% of backcountry fees collected stay at the park. These fees currently fund the staff necessary to issue backcountry permits, provide safety information, and aid in Search and Rescue efforts. Backcountry fees also provide for free loans of wildlife-resistant food containers, as well as backcountry campsite and trail improvements including improved signage and tent pads. Since 2011, Bryce Canyon’s backcountry has seen a 36% increase in overnight stays. Costs associated with backcountry maintenance and administration have risen with this increased use, though fees have not. This proposed fee increase will ensure the park is able to continue to provide these services, as well as to expand services by covering the costs of offering permits online through Recreation.gov. Golden Age and Access Pass holders will continue
providing access to our backcountry.” said Bryce Canyon National Park Superintendent Jim Ireland. “The money from backcountry permits will ensure we can continue to provide an exceptional visitor experience.” Comments on these proposed fee increases can be sent to brca_information@nps. gov and online at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/BRCAfeeincrease2021 or via message to the park’s Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter pages. Comments can also be dropped off at the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center by 5 p.m. on September 6, 2021 or submitted by mail to: Superintendent Bryce Canyon National Park PO Box 640201 Bryce, UT 84764 Feedback provided though these comments will help determine how, or if, changes to the park’s fee structure will be implemented. The deadline for comments on the proposed fee change is Tuesday, September 6, 2021. —National Park Service
In a recent incident involving a young girl vs. Garfield County deputy sheriff, we all have no credibility to nose into it. I wasn’t there, county’s elites weren’t there, Garfield County prosecutor wasn’t there, even Garfield County sheriff wasn’t there. Deputy Carter could be right, so does the girl ( subject). The answer is simple – “Body Camera”. If a local bank is broken-in, the sheriff + prosecutor is asking / looking for CCTV footage. It is in the jurisdiction of local authorities ( Garfield County’s Governing body). There is no need for governor’s approval or legislature’s law. What if the girl was wrong, body camera helps deputy Carter. What if the girl was right. Without BodyCam, DEREK CHAUVIN (White police officer in Minneapolis) could have walked killing GEORGE FLOYD ( black African). BodyCam also spoke for 4 other police officers who enjoyed black guy dying (> 8 minutes / >29 times “I can’t breathe”). In Utah the fact is—When the nation was boiling (police killing blacks), Utah Governor (Gary Herbert) came out with support of BODYCAM. Then the union + the commission prevailed (No Bodycam). HARSHAD P. DESAI, Panguitch
Reunion: We visit and we eat and we
visit and we eat, and we plan to do the next reunion. Last time, we broke into individual class groups and had class reunion at the end as well.—Gary Mecham, reunion organizer, Class of 1964 Reunion
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crowd for a few hours of getting together. Mecham says that over the course of several hours, “We visit and we eat and we visit and we eat, and we plan to do the next reunion. Last time we broke into individual class groups and had class reunion at the end as well.” In tandem with the afternoon Bryce Valley school reunion, and open to all who would like to come, Jed LeFevre (Class of 1969) will do an evening performance of “A Disciples Quest,” a music and spoken word “fireside” that he wrote and produced himself. LeFevre has been a musician, composer and performer for over fifty years, and started playing music while growing up in Tropic. “I started my rock and roll career in Bryce Valley when I was 14,” said LeFevre, who picked up piano and guitar as a teenager, and, with several friends, started his
first band in 1965 (to the chagrin of his parents, he adds). LeFevre avidly pursued a career in rock n’ roll for twentyfive years, until he became burned out on the lifestyle, he says, and gave it up for two decades. A tragic event within his family led him back to music to process his emotions related to the adversity, and LeFevre says he “felt inspired to compose songs that were centered on Jesus Christ and His infinite atonement.” LeFevre says that the Tropic/Bryce Valley AllSchool Reunion will be his first time playing music in his home town since 1976. Gary Mecham requests that all who plan to attend the Tropic/Bryce Valley AllSchool Reunion send him an email so that he can get a head count for the lunch gathering: gjmecham@yahoo.com. Jed LeFevre’s evening performance of “A Disciple’s Quest” is open to all and reservations are not required. —Insider
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Mask Mandate: [In] terms of vaccination rates for
our K-12 population, we're in the 20 [percent] range. And that's not going to provide the safety that we need at the moment, until we get those numbers higher and a vaccine becomes available for 12 and under.—Moe Hickey, executive director of Utah Voices for Children
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Despite concerns of Utah parents that school-age children could be vulnerable to COVID-19 when they return to class, the state bars school districts from requiring face masks. Mask Mandate
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heading in the right direction and the vaccine had become available. The new data is our caseloads have gone higher, our hospitalizations are going higher." Utah legislators passed the so-called "Endgame" bill in March, which took the authority away from school districts to put mask requirements in place. Only County Councils in Utah can vote, based on a local health department request, to require masks in local schools. Currently, 53% of all
Utah residents are fully vaccinated, but Hickey pointed out the number takes a steep drop among younger people. "[In] terms of vaccination rates for our K-12 population, we're in the 20 [percent] range," Hickey noted. "And that's not going to provide the safety that we need at the moment, until we get those numbers higher and a vaccine becomes available for 12 and under." Hickey emphasized Voices for Utah Children's mask request is not political, but is based on the latest guidelines from Utah pediatricians, and a set of interim
guidelines published by the American Academy of Pediatrics in July. "We've learned a lot, and what we're learning is that masks definitely had a positive effect on the transmission rates," Hickey asserted. "We're following data and science." He added to reinstate the mask requirement for all K-12 schools, the Utah Legislature would have to call for a Special Session, and none is planned at the State Capitol. —Mark Richardson, Utah News Connection
Photo Contest: We think we live in one of the most
beautiful spots in the world. We want to show it off and share the talent of some of our local photographers.—Tyler Brown, State Bank of Southern Utah Senior Vice President Photo Contest Cont'd from page 1
ern Utah produces a handful of calendars that customers have come to love over the years, including Westernthemed illustrations and Utah landscape images. However, Brown said this is the first time they’ve chosen to focus exclusively on the beauty of Southern Utah. And what better way to celebrate the area’s unique scenery than with a collection of photos taken by locals? “We know there’s tons of closet photographers that have great images,” he added. Entries will be accepted until Sept. 1. Photographers may submit up to three photos and must own the rights to all images. To enter, download the submission form at sbsu. com/files/sbsu-photo-contestsubmission-form.pdf and email the completed document along with your images to photocontest@sbsu.com. After all submissions have been received, a committee will review the images and choose the best 12 for publishing. The top three photos will also win cash prizes of $100, $50 and $25, respectively. The calendar will be produced locally by ImagePro Printing in Cedar City. Pick up a copy at State Bank of Southern Utah branches starting in late November. Along with beautifying homes and offices across Southern Utah, Brown hopes the calendar will inspire locals to get outside and explore the area’s many natural wonders. Lush forest, arid desert, colorful cliffs, pristine lakes—there’s plenty to see beyond the iconic landscapes of the national parks. “There’s all these hidden gems that are around us,” he said, adding that he’s still finding new places to discov-
er after living in Utah for more than 50 years. State Bank of Southern Utah operates more locations than any other financial institution in the area and has flourished by focusing on the needs of its customers. Brown said the bank was founded with a mission to empower individuals and businesses to take control of their financial destiny, therefore elevating the quality of life for everyone in Southern Utah. Serving the community since 1957, State Bank of Southern Utah is the only locally owned, operated, and headquartered financial insti-
tution in Southern Utah. The bank holds more than $1.9 billion in assets and operates 16 branches across 14 cities and towns—Cedar City, Circleville, Delta, Escalante, Fillmore, Gunnison, Hurricane, Kanab, Orderville, Parowan, Richfield, Santa Clara, St. George, and Tropic—with another location coming soon in Washington City. For more information about State Bank of Southern Utah, visit their website at sbsu.com. The bank is an equal housing lender and member of the FDIC. —State Bank of Southern Utah
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Utah Symphony: This tour will bring us together under an umbrella of shared history, help all of us look forward to a great 2021,
and celebrate the potential for another exceptional 125 years as Utahns.—Jill Remington Love, executive director of the Utah Department of Cultural and Community Engagement
Conductor Connor Gray Covington leads the Utah Symphony in a performance at the Ruby's Bryce Canyon Rim.
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Aubree Oliverson, a 22-year old international soloist from Orem, Utah, steals the show during the Utah Symphony's performance at Bryce Canyon on August 12. Utah Symphony
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Symphony perform outside in these breathtaking landscapes will be a treat for both the ears and eyes,” said Steven Brosvik, Utah Symphony | Utah Opera President & CEO. “From the steep, towering mountains in Cache Valley to the red sandstone cliffs in Kanab, each concert presents a unique, memorable opportunity to experience world-class orchestral music.” The Bryce Canyon event took place on the evening of Thursday, August 12th. Hundreds of people from across the region, young and old, traveled to the event, filling up parking lots at Ebenezer’s Barn and Grill before masking up and joining the shuttle caravan to the venue. Musicians,
dressed in the symphony’s colors of white and black, trundled down the dusty road with their instrument cases. When we arrived at the site, the energy was buzzing. An enormous stage had been set up against a backdrop of ponderosa pines. Bordered by the historic Tropic Ditch and the edge of the plateau, the space had transformed from a serene scenic overlook into a first-rate concert venue, full of excitement. Neighbors greeted one another, set up folding chairs, and lined up for popcorn. Especially in this time marked by social distancing and hesitation to travel, the opportunity to gather together in our own community and enjoy a world-class artistic experience was a thrill. “We have exceptional
performers and musicians in Utah, and it’s important for everyone to have the opportunity to experience them live and in-person,” said Jill Remington Love, executive director of the Utah Department of Cultural and Community Engagement. “This tour will bring us together under an umbrella of shared history, help all of us look forward to a great 2021, and celebrate the potential for another exceptional 125 years as Utahns.” The Utah Natural History Museum, a partner of the event, set up a booth with fossil replicas. Children gathered around to learn about dinosaurs as the musicians warmed up their instruments in the background. I had a moment to speak with Jon Miles, the Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations at the Utah Symphony before the performance began. I asked him how the experience of playing at Bryce Canyon differed from what they were used to. “Most of our concerts are at Abravanel Hall in downtown Salt Lake City, a beautiful place to play music. We see a lot of the same people each week, mostly city residents. What’s really cool about this tour are the different audiences and types of people that are able to hear the Utah symphony that may not be able to hear it otherwise.” As someone who has not listened to much classical music, I asked if he had any advice
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for folks who are new to the genre. “When we were in Helper last night, the orchestra was playing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. The piece is a full 40 minutes. There were families —seniors, adults, kids all enjoying it. My advice is: don’t worry about it too much. It’s
music. It’s beautiful. You’re not supposed to get anything out of it besides what you feel. If you have a hard time sitting still for 40 minutes, then get up and walk around, relax. Don’t worry if your kids are being too loud.” Any advice for the youth in our rural counties who are interested in becoming a musician? “Start learning how to play the piano. You don’t need a big ensemble. It’s easier to find a teacher for the piano than for other instruments when you live in a rural area. Start singing. Most people already have the instrument of their voice. Listen to music. The Utah Symphony tours across the state every year in the hopes of inspiring kids to get interested in music.” In the waning remnants of the day’s light, the event began. Listeners were treated to classical music as the setting sun illuminated Powell Point on the eastern horizon. The exuberant conductor Connor Gray Covington was a joy to watch, full of expression and movement as he led the orchestra through several pieces. “Nimrod” from Elgar’s Enigma Variations was selected in memory of the lives lost in the pandemic. Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bumblebee” was played in honor of the 125th
anniversary of Utah, The Beehive State. “Jupiter” from Holst’s "The Planets" and John William’s Main Theme from Star Wars were picked as a nod to Utah’s robust network of dark sky parks and communities. While all of the performances were remarkable, the undoubtable star of the show was violinist Aubree Oliverson. The 22-year old international soloist from Orem, Utah captivated the audience as she swayed and sawed with virtuoso, bringing the crowd to its feet in a standing ovation. The show wound down, delighting the appreciative audience with an encore. We packed up our chairs and blankets and began the walk back to town. Would they return? Miles reassured me. “I’m sure we’ll be back to Bryce again. It’s so beautiful and now that the infrastructure is in place, it will be much easier. It’s the perfect spot for a chamber orchestra.” And as for all of the young people in the audience who imagined themselves up on stage, perhaps it's not so far-fetched a dream. “We hear all the time from people in rural places who saw the Utah Symphony during a visit and ended up playing in the orchestra.”
Schools & Sports PHS Sports Sidelines by Mack Oetting
Baseball, Volleyball, and Cross Country has begun, with Volleyball at Dixie Tournament on August 27 and 28 The baseball season is underway, with the Bobcats really looking good with an eight and one record. The problem they have is that they are beating most of these teams by 10 runs or more and don’t get to play a whole game. The one game that they lost was to Piute, 2 to 1, and the Thunderbirds will be here on Friday. Get on out there because this could be the two teams that will be in the championship game. Last night, they had a game at Bryce Valley, and they are always tough. On the 25th, they will be at Valley and the 27th at Green River. On Sept. 1, Wayne will be here. If you like baseball, the Bobcats are always entertaining and fun to watch. Volleyball started last night with a game down at Valley. On
Friday, they will be at South Sevier, and the varsity game will start at 6:00. On the 24th, they will be in Kanab, and on the 25th, they will have their first home game against Wayne. Then on the 27 and 28th, they will be at the Dixie Tournament. The cross country season isn’t very long, but they get in a lot of races. On Tuesday the 26th, they will get their season off with a race over at Bryce
Valley. The next day, they will be running at Spanish Fork, and on the next day the 28th, they will be at the Richfield invitational. The team does have a meet here on Sept. 9th. These teams should be really good this year, with only losing a couple of runners from last year’s team. The high school sports is where it is at in Panguitch, so get your season tickets early!
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Wills, Trusts, and More
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Doing Estate Planning For Children by Jeffery J. McKenna Few tasks we attempt during our lives have a greater impact on our family than creating an estate plan. Proper planning can ensure the future of our children, whereas little or poor planning can have devastating effects on their lives. Potentially, the worst thing you can do is to leave your property to your minor children outright. If you do, the probate court would actually control this money until your children are adults. Leaving property directly to adult children can also have pitfalls, depending on the responsibility and maturity levels of each child. The best way to plan for minor children is by providing for them through a Common Trust. This can be created as a part of your will or trust. The trustee of the Common Trust can provide your
children with as much income and principal of the trust as each child requires for his or her individual health, maintenance, support, and educational needs. A typical Common Trust remains in existence until your youngest child reaches a specific age. When the Common Trust terminates, you can then leave each child's share in his or her own Separate Trust, if desired, or allow outright distribution. Separate Trusts can call for distributions of the trust principal over time. For instance, the terms of a child's trust could provide that a child is to receive one-third of the trust share upon reaching the age of 30, one-third at age 35, and the balance at age 40. The trustee of the child's Separate Trust can be given the discretion to distribute principal and income for your child’s basic needs, as well as special needs of buying a house, or purchasing a business. If your child dies before the complete distribution of his or her trust share, you can control where the assets will then pass. Leaving property to your children in trust as opposed to outright can protect your children from their own youth or
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PANGUITCH OFFICE AT 46 NORTH MAIN STREET TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AND AROUND GARFIELD COUNTY. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead. He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 628-1711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com. inexperience with handling money. Many young people are overwhelmed by immediate and uncontrolled wealth, and their inheritance can prove to be a source of destruction rather than a blessing. The key to proper planning for children is not simply to leave money, but to leave money intelligently.
My friend received a package from the Navy containing the civilian clothes her son was wearing when he left for boot camp. Not wanting to open the box, she put it away. This cracked up her husband, who accused her of being a sentimental old fool. "I'm not sentimental," she shot back. "I'm realistic. His shoes, socks and underwear have been inside that box for two weeks, and I'm not going to be the one to open it!"
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l A u G h i N g pOiNt!! Today's Thought
Is the reason we call it "cold cash" because it's never in my pocket long enough to get warm?
Shower Thought
The sinking of the titanic must have been a miracle to the lobsters in the kitchen.
"E" Word
Name-calling and profanity are not tolerated at our Texas junior high school. So I was concerned when a student complained that another student had called him the e word. "E word?" I asked. I couldn't think of even one."What e word did he call you?" He lowered his voice and muttered, "Idiot."
sudoku To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9
One evening my teenage daughter, Paige, and I were out shopping when she decided to make a purchase. She greeted the cashier with only a "Hi," then proceeded to dig nervously in her wallet. She was having obvious trouble counting out the correct bills and change. But rather than help, the cashier simply stood and watched while Paige fumbled and mumbled her way to the correct amount. Finally, the transaction was completed. As we were walking to the car, Paige turned to me and said, "That was my math tutor."
PUNishment
They told me I had typeA blood, but it was a typo.
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THEME: BACK TO SCHOOL ACROSS 1. *____ mater 5. *Graduate degree, acr. 8. Opposite of stereo 12. Defense ditch 13. Fishing rod attachment 14. More sure 15. One's final notice 16. Dutch cheese 17. Golfer's traction aid 18. *Half-year terms 20. At the summit of 21. Water nymph 22. Actor ____ Mahershala 23. Be a busybody 26. Metrical foot in poetry 30. Earlier in time, archaic 31. Become bony 34. Shakespeare's tragic monarch 35. Labanotation founder 37. Theodor Geisel, ____ Dr. Seuss 38. Threshold 39. Relating to the ear 40. Weather advisories, e.g. 42. + or - atom 43. Widely esteemed 45. Most mature, as in fruit 47. Indian dish 48. Dashboard window 50. Female sheep, pl. 52. *"The Breakfast Club" punishment 56. Flower holders 57. Singles 58. High school breakout 59. Acoustic output 60. Overwhelming defeat 61. *Gym class test? 62. Catchall abbr. 63. *Geography class staple 64. Not talker? DOWN
1. ____ of cookie fame 2. Stud site 3. Cripple 4. *Go to class 5. Mythological princess of Colchis 6. TV cooking show pioneer James ____ 7. Contributions to the poor 8. *Kind of choice 9. Black and white treat 10. Less than average tide 11. Table scrap 13. Laces again 14. Milan's La ____ 19. Manicurist's office 22. Is it ____ wonder? 23. Hard on outside, juicy on inside 24. One of the Muses 25. Payment option 26. From a great distance 27. Chill-inducing 28. Type of palm tree, pl. 29. Council of _____, city in Italy 32. *Back-to-School
retail event 33. WWII general who became President 36. *Faculty member 38. "Peace" with fingers 40. TV classic "____ in the Family" 41. Superlative of true 44. Lowest male singing voice 46. Small bomb 48. Christopher Columbus' birthplace 49. Consumed (2 words) 50. Small ladies' handbag 51. What one does at the altar 52. *College freshman's new digs 53. International Civil Aviation Organization 54. Half as much as twice 55. ____-do-well 56. Every American's uncle? Solution on page 9
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FYI PanguItch
W eddings Birch - Webber
With great joy, Dr. & Mrs. Richard Birch & Mr. & Mrs. Scott Webber are proud to announce the wedding of
Brieann Birch and
Jake Webber
Friday August 27, 2021 The couple will be sealed in the San Diego Temple on October 1, 2021. The couple is registered at Amazon or you can Venmo @Brieann - Birch
August 19, 2021
by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com The Garfield County Fair is over, and what a grand fair it was. My brother came to visit from Arkansas, and we spent the weekend entertaining him, so I didn’t get to take part in much. The County spends a lot on this event, and it was first class. I did enter a picture I was given by Jonnie Barton. It was a picture of the flags that we put up down the road to the cemetery on Memorial Day. It means a lot to me, and she won a first place premium ribbon and a lot of money. Thanks, Jonnie. I hope by next week I will have some of the winners in many of the events. The next time around, I think I will be a weatherman. They keep promising more monsoons. First it was Friday and the weekend, and now, it will be by Tuesday. Hopefully, it will be sometime this week for the ATV Rally to keep the dust down. There is nothing fun about being the last in line on a trail ride when it is dusty. The ATV Rally is usually our last event for the season. On the first week in September, over in Parowan, they will be hosting the Iron County Fair. We usually go, mostly for their car show. Their parade lasts for about two hours, but I think our parade is better. School started on the 18th, and we have a new principal at the Panguitch Elementary School. It is our own Lisa Breinholt. Lisa has been a long time teacher at the Panguitch Middle School. She is the daughter of Vee and Janis Henrie. Janis was a teacher at the Panguitch Elementary School for at least 25 years. Way to go, Lisa! Well, the new President, Biden did something that has not been done in 20 years. He got the GOP to sign a bill that wasn’t a tax cut for the 1%ers.
This was a bipartisan bill, and our own senator Romney had a big hand in it. Nineteen Republicans, including Mitch McConnell, signed on to the infrastructure bill, and now, it will go back to Congress. Also, the $3.5 trillion budget passed, but only along party lines. The U.S.A is the richest country in the world but is only 18th in infrastructure. Like I said back in February, with a Democrat in office, all you would hear about would be the National Debt. The last president put us eight trillion farther in debt, however, with his tax cuts for the 1%ers and corporations, over ten years, it will go up a half a trillion a year and add another three trillion to that eight we now have. I will give you my lesson in Economics 101. Back in the 80s, during the Reagan years, I was taking a class in economics. When he cut the much needed tax reform for the top enders, it took our debt from 900 billion to 2 trillion. I asked what is going to happen to the country with that much debt, and he said as long as the country can pay the interest, it doesn’t matter what the debt is. President Bush again cut the top money people 2%, and the debt went up another trillion in four years. President Clinton did away with that tax cut and, after six years, had the only balanced budget in 75 years. At the end of his eight years, he had a surplus of a half a trillion dollars. President Bush the second felt that money should go to those who earned it and again cut taxes on the 2%ers. During President Bush’s eight years, the debt rose from four trillion
to eleven trillion after his tax cuts and starting two wars that added five trillion to the debt. President Obama inherited a country that was in a recession, with 13% unemployment and two wars and a stock market that had gone from 12,000 points down to 5,500. After his four year term, unemployment was down below 8% and the stock market was back to 12,000 points and unemployment was down to 4.8%. He also got low cost medical insurance. He used a trillion dollars to bail out the country, including the auto industry. The debt kept climbing up to 19 trillion as did the stock market that went up to 20,000 points. The last president did something that really helped the debt; he coerced the Feds to drop the % rate down to 1% and that really helped on the payments to the National Debt. Clear? When will we ever learn? After the Vietnam war, where we lost 50,000 brave souls and many more that have been affected by Agent Orange. We got into that mess because the French, after 20 year in Nam, called it quits. We were there to stop the domino effect that if they went communist all of southwest Asia would fall. President Nixon declared victory and pulled out our troops, and many Vietnam people, because the country was overrun by the North. What did we gain? Well, you can now take tours of the country. It was a real problem, with planes and helicopters under fire, with the evacuations. After 9/11, we invaded Afghanistan. After seven years, the Russians left there because, even though they
were just next door, they couldn’t control the Taliban. Out of the 19 terrorists that took down the twin towers, 15 of them were from Saudi Arabia, and none of them were from Afghanistan or Iraq. I heard today the reason we were there was to keep it from being a haven for terrorists, almost as bad as the domino theory. Now, we are pulling out after 20 years at a cost of 6,000 lives and $2.5 trillion dollars. It is the same problem getting people out under gunfire as Nam. The president is sending 4,000 troops there to bring about some order. Yes, the country is falling into the hands of the Taliban, but it was going to happen whether it was two weeks or two years. When will we ever learn? No new cases of COVID have been reported in our county in the last week. But the cases nationwide are up to 130,000 a day, and the deaths are up 300% from two weeks ago. There are still 190 million folks that haven’t been vaccinated. Someone I know that just spent three weeks in quarantine, thought that she doesn’t need the shots, however, there have been cases where the patient was infected three times. The ones without vaccines are the ones going to the hospital and dying. Get the shots. They do not hurt, and they really work. It is Sunday night, and, boy, is it hot. I went over to the high school at 7:30, and it was 89 degrees. So, whatever you have been doing to bring on the monsoons, keep it up. Mack O.
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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 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
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 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. 15, 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 841146300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information. NEW APPLICATION(S) 97-2474 (A82816): Joe Thompson propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (12 miles NW of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3287 (a47643): Tracy and Lynn Armstrong, State of Utah Board of Water Recources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.9 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles northeast of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC. EXTENSION(S) 61-2760 (a32936): Mark E Delahoussaye and Debra K Delahoussaye, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company is/are filing an extension for 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (Panguitch Lake area) for DOMESTIC. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 19 & 26, 2021
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Fishing Report: Water levels at
Lake Powell continue to drop. As of August 12, the water level was at 3,552 feet, with the prediction that it would reach 3,551 within a few days. Water temperatures are 80 to 84°. Bass fish are exciting anglers in the morning and evening, and Catfish are very active in the summer heat. Fishing Report Cont'd from page 1
stripers hitting the surface. The surface disturbances were small and quick, but we saw surface feeding stripers and got very excited about catching some fish on topwater lures. We rapidly approached the five small boils, but by the time our lures hit the water, the small stripers were gone. We caught no surface feeding fish. We deployed spoons hoping to put these lures into the striper schools that were chasing small shad. No luck! We trolled while waiting for more schools to boil on top. No more boils came up, and we didn't catch any fish trolling. It was very disappointing. We looked at each other and all came to the same conclusion: our only chance to catch stripers in Warm Creek was to use anchovies. Surface lures were removed from our rods and replaced with lead head jigs. Anchovies were cut into three or four pieces and impaled on the jig head. We then dropped the bait down to 30 to 40 feet where the fish traces were commonly seen on the graph. Within three minutes, the first striper hit the bait and successfully landed in the boat. The game was on! With three anglers in the boat, we caught at least one fish every five minutes. We were hoping to catch the small fat stripers seen boiling, but the larger stripers were holding down at 30 to 50 feet where the water temperature was cooler, making it bearable
for the larger fish to hang out. Adult stripers cannot stay in 80 degree water for more than a few minutes. Since shad numbers are limited in the southern lake, many of the stripers caught were thin but still fun to catch. Reports from the north lake indicated that adult stripers were still boiling on the surface. They came up, ate a few shad then dove down to cooler water to recuperate. After the warm water fever went away, the stripers resurfaced to eat more shad. These fish are very susceptible to hitting topwater lures. Dropping spoons down to the deeper stripers results in catching a lot of stripers. Bass fishing continues to excite anglers as bass work the shoreline each morning and evening. Try surface lures in the early morning and evening. Cast right next to shore where bass are looking for sunfish and shad in morning and evening twilight. Fish shade lines during the day. Smallmouth bass will always be in rocky habitat, but your chance of catching fish increases when rocky habitat and shade are combined. Catfish are very active in the summer heat. You can find them in shallow water at night near your camp. Use leftovers from dinner to entice catfish to come to your dinner party from dusk to dawn. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
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August 23 - August 29 by John Mosley
August 19, 2021
Calassified ds HELP WANTED
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
Io and its shadow crossing Jupiter, plus Saturn and its moon, Titan, at 9:50 MDT on August 26. The first planet that ap- cause it’s a white moon against Moons Observing Tool.” If you don’t own a telepears tonight is brilliant Ve- an off-white planet, but you can nus. Venus sits low in the west see the tiny black shadow with scope, you might borrow one as the sky is growing dark, and high power, and you can watch from your local library or atit sets about 90 minutes after it move across the face of Ju- tend a public “star party” where piter as Io orbits the planet. a variety of telescopes will be the sun. Jupiter and Saturn are ris- Google “Jupiter’s Moons Ob- pointed skyward, operated by ing but still low in the south- serving Tool” or use an app like amateur astronomers who will east as Venus is setting in the SkySafari to know when such explain what you’re seeing. west, and you can see both Ju- events will happen; they’re not You can learn about upcompiter and Saturn all night long. rare. You’ll also see Jupiter’s ing star parties around Kanab Both planets are traveling major cloud belts which paral- by Googling “2021 Southwest Astronomy Festival.” slowly westward against the lel its equator. Turn a telescope to SatJohn Mosley was Probackground stars because we are passing them on an inside urn and you’ll see the magnifi- gram Supervisor of the Griffith orbit. They’re actually moving cent set of rings. If your optics Observatory in Los Angeles eastward as they orbit the sun, are good and the air is steady, for 27 years and is the author but just as a slower moving you’ll see the “Cassini Divi- of “Stargazing for Beginners” car appears to briefly move sion,” a narrow gap which sep- and “Stargazing with Binocubackwards as you pass it, so arates the inner and outer rings, lars and Telescopes.” He and too Jupiter and Saturn appear and you can also see its large his wife live in St. George, to move backwards as we pass moon, Titan. Titan orbits Sat- where he continues to stargaze them. Follow their motions urn in two weeks so its position from his retirement home while night to night with binoculars. changes nightly. You can see serving on the advisory comAnd there is plenty to where it is by using an app like mittee for Stellar Vista Obsersee with a telescope. You can SkySafari, or Google “Saturn’s vatory. see Jupiter’s four large moons with any telescope and even high-power tripod-mounted binoculars, and you can watch them change position night by night and even hour by hour. It’s especially interesting when a moon and its shadow cross the face of Jupiter. For example, Io and its shadow both cross Jupiter from roughly 10 p.m. to midnight on August 26. It’s hard to see Io be-
SERVICES CONSTRUCTION WORKER SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS HAS FULL TIME JOB OPENING FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKER: We are looking for a team player who is able to operate and maintain heavy equipment as well as a worker who will be responsible for finding utilities, cleaning up driveways and pot holes and other construction work. Must be in good physical condition and be able to lift 100 pounds. Will be working outdoors in all kinds of weather. Must be willing to stay away from home during the week. The successful candidate must be customer service oriented. Great benefit package. Submit resume to: South Central Communications PO Box 555 Escalante, UT 84726 Attn: HR Or emailHR@socen.com
WAYNE COUNTY FOOD BANK IS OPEN 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 1-3PM COMMUNITY CENTER IN BICKNELL PRE-MADE BOXES, READY FOR PICK-UP. REGULAR AND SENIOR PROGRAMS. EASY APPLICATION! QUESTIONS?
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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
INFORMATION SPECIALIST Wayne County is accepting applications for the following part-time, seasonal position: Title: Information Specialist Department: Travel Council GENERAL PURPOSE Performs a variety of entry level clerical and administrative support duties and provide day to day customer service. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under general supervision from the Wayne County Travel Council Director ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Provide excellent customer service. • Answer all incoming calls to the information center and retrieve messages from answering machine and fulfill their request and or call them back. • Keep brochure racks filled and bulletin board updated with current information. • Sweep / vacuum and clean the restroom at the information center when needed. • Must be willing to work weekends and Holidays. • Perform related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Knowledge of Wayne County and surrounding areas. 2. Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Some knowledge of standard office procedures and policies; good English usage, grammar, and spelling; operation of standard office machinery; filing systems, alphabetical and numerical; computer operation; telephone etiquette; basic interpersonal skills; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; follow written or oral instructions; work in a standard office setting requiring extensive setting or standing; write legibly; respond to requests for assistance or information; demonstrate self motivation; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public. 3. Work Environment: Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, and does involve walking, standing, stooping, lifting, sitting and reaching. Talking, hearing and seeing necessary in performing job duties. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional and discriminating thinking. Applications can be picked up at the Wayne County Clerk’s Office and will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Friday, August 20, 2021. For additional information, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 435-8361300. Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor
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 Half-Time Kindergarten Teachers at Panguitch Elementary Computer Science Para-Professionals at Panguitch Elementary IT Tech Para at District Office Full-Time Elementary Teacher at Boulder Elementary Part-Time Custodian at Boulder Elementary 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 2021-2022 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
CTE Teacher at Wayne High / Middle School Preschool Aide at Loa & Hanksville Elementaries Special Education Aides at Hanksville, Loa & Wayne Middle Paraprofessionals at Loa Elementary (flexible hours) Assistant Cook at Wayne High School Assistant Janitor Student Sweeper – 16+ years old (flexible hours) Substitute Teachers & Cooks district-wide *All Jobs are open until filled Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications.
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
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
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CUSTOMER SALES REPRESENTATIVE ESCALANTE Immediate job opening for: Customer Sales Rep in the Escalante Business Office: Happy, friendly, outgoing customer oriented attitude a must. Serves as primary point of contact for new customers. Sells and promotes services of the company to new and existing customers. Assists customers with new service requests, billing inquiries and other account activities. Spanish speaking preferred. Excellent benefits and competitive compensation based on experience. Submit resume to: South Central Communications PO Box 555 Escalante, UT 84726 Attn: HR or email HR@socen.com
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 27, 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 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.
WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR CTE TEACHER Wayne School District is accepting applications for the following positions: CTE Teacher Wayne High School/Wayne Middle School Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree and Utah teaching license or be working toward these credentials. Interns will be considered also. Preference given for endorsements or qualifications in Woodworking/Shop, Engineering, or Automotive Trades. Candidates desiring either full time or part time work will be considered. Salary will be based on qualifications and Wayne School District teacher salary schedule. Interested individuals may fill out a written application at Wayne School District Office, 79 North 100 West Bicknell, UT or found online at http://www.waynesd.org/ images/pdf/Employment/TeacherApp.pdf. A current resume, a university transcript showing all course work, a copy of applicant’s teaching license, and two letters of recommendation should accompany the application. Applications for any positions may be submitted in person or electronically to tyler.newton@waynesd.org and/or randy.shelley@waynesd.org . CLOSING DATE: Open until filled with initial review of applications on August 12, 2021. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications. Applicants are considered on the basis of employment qualifications without regard to race, color, political affiliation, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, or disability 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
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SENIOR CENTER MENUS Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues. Aug. 24th
Tacos w/ Beans / Salad Bar / Fire-Roasted Corn, Spanish Rice, Peaches, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
Wed. Aug. 25th
Pulled Pork, Coleslaw, Baked Grapes, Lemon Cake
Thurs. Aug. 26th
French Dip, Tater Tots, Broccoli Salad, Cottage Cheese Fruit Salad, Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Beans,
All meals are served with milk or juice. If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00 am. 826-4317. Suggested donation for seniors over 60 $3.00, and under 60 is $7.00
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New Intermountain Healthcare Study Finds COVID Treatment Highly Effective in Preventing Hospitalizations, Severe Illness, and Death in Patients with Virus
SALT LAKE CITY - In a new study, researchers from Intermountain Healthcare have found that treating highrisk COVID-19 patients with a monoclonal antibody treatment reduced severe illness and hospitalizations by more than 50 percent and saved many patients from dying due to complications from the virus. The key to effectively reducing severe illness, hospitalizations, and deaths, is that the treatment must be administered within seven days of symptom onset of COVID. Given the documented success of the treatment, and in light of the major COVID Delta variant surge in the United States, researchers say more resources are needed to fund and expand treatment for high-risk patients. “In a real-world application, we found that these monoclonal antibodies are as effective as clinical trial results suggested,” said the study’s lead author, Brandon Webb, MD, infectious diseases physician at Intermountain Healthcare. “Based on our findings, we recommend putting resources towards monoclonal treatment programs because they help patients avoid poor outcomes, and because they are a powerful tool to prevent overflowing hospitals.” Monoclonal antibodies are a drug treatment created to mimic the body’s natural immune response to COVID-19, designed to stick to the virus’ “spike” protein and neutralize it. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 remains the most effective way to prevent severe disease and death. However, for patients who do contract COVID-19, especially those at high risk for complications, monoclonal antibodies are a vital tool, researchers say. “It’s critical that patients be tested early in their symptoms because these treatments only work within the first seven days of symptoms onset, so access to testing is key,” Dr. Webb stressed. The Intermountain Healthcare study, published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases, examined 594 highrisk, ambulatory patients at Intermountain hospitals who received either bamlanivimab (made by Eli Lilly) or casirivimab/imdevimab (made by Regeneron) infusions
within seven days of the onset of symptoms in December 2020 and January 2021. The Intermountain researchers compared the patient’s health outcomes to patients from two different control groups, one drawn from the electronic health records of similar high-risk patients who were ill from July to November 2020 (when treatments were not available), and another group of patients from December 2020 and January 2021 who did not receive treatment. When compared to 5,536 patients who did not receive a monoclonal antibody infusion, those who did were 31 percent less likely to need either emergency care or hospital admission and 57 percent less likely to require hospitalization alone, according to the study. In fact, their mortality rate in the monoclonal treatment group was also 0.2 percent (one death) compared to 1.0 percent of the historical control group (71 deaths) and 1.0 percent of the post-implementation control group (57 deaths), researchers found. Researchers also found that complications from monoclonal antibody treatments were very rare, on par with those of any kind of infusion treatment. “We suspected that these monoclonal antibody treatments would be safe for patients based on results from clinical trials, but we were excited to find that these treatments can be very safely delivered to a variety of patients in a real-world setting,” said Dr. Webb. The study was conducted when the Alpha Variant, also known as the UK Variant, was the dominant COVID-19 strain found in the U.S. Additional research has found that bamlanivimab is not effective against the Delta variant, now the dominant strain in the U.S., so all monoclonal treatments given at this time are with casirivimab/imdevimab, said Dr. Webb. As effective as these monoclonal antibody infusions are, widespread implementation is limited by challenging logistics, such as finding locations that can do infusion treatments of actively sick patients without putting other infusion patients, like those with cancer, at risk—and limited clinical resources. In order to most effectively deploy monoclonal anti-
body treatments, a consortium of Utah health leaders, including those from Intermountain Healthcare and the Utah Department of Health, have created an Eligibility Criteria and a Utah COVID-19 Risk Score Calculator to determine who should receive a transfusion. To be considered for monoclonal antibody treatment, patients must be over 18 years old, have a positive COVID-19 test, be symptomatic, and be no more than seven days from the onset of symptoms. These candidates don’t require new supplemental oxygen, and aren’t sick enough to need hospitalization. The Utah COVID-19 Risk Score Calculator, which was validated on 20,000 patients to determine it accurately predicted who would become very sick with COVID-19, then identifies who is most at risk for severe complications, and including factors like age, gender and existing comorbidities. Patients who test positive for COVID-19 and score high on the risk calculator are identified by Intermountain and contacted by care navigators to schedule treatment at one of 24 Intermountain infusion sites across the state. Patients may also be referred for treatment by their healthcare provider, or identified for treatment in the emergency department. The locations of these sites mean that no patient along the I-15 corridor in Utah is more than a one-hour drive from a treatment center. For most patients, from the time they undergo COVID-19 testing to when they receive their monoclonal infusion takes about 60 hours. The Intermountain monoclonal antibody program and Utah state allocation process was recently highlighted for efforts to enhance patient access and healthcare equity by the Department of Health and Human Services on their CombatCOVID.org website. Other members of the research team include: Whitney Buckel, Todd Vento, Allison M. Butler, Nancy Grisel, Samuel M Brown, Ithan D. Peltan, Emily S. Spivak, Mark Shah, and Theadora Sakata, Anthony Wallin, Eddie Stenehjem, Greg Poulsen, and Joseph Bledsoe. —Intermountain Healthcare
August 19, 2021