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Thursday, August 26, 2021

BLM Proposes Habitat Restoration to Help Prevent Catastrophic Wildfire

CEDAR CITY - In order to restore key wildlife habitat and reduce hazardous wildfire fuels, the Bureau of Land Management’s Cedar City Field Office proposes habitat restoration for portions of Bear Valley in southwest Utah.

Specifically, the projects will help improve habitat in the Panguitch Greater Sagegrouse priority habitat management area and a stand of Ponderosa Pine trees.

Decades of fire suppression resulted in increased pinyon and juniper density in sagebrush grassland and mountain brush vegetation.

The proposal is needed to return the habitat to a shrub and grass-dominated state, which will help prevent larger, catastrophic fires from damaging more habitat and threatening lives. It also provides habitat for flowering shrubs and plants that the encroaching trees outcompete.

This plan is designed in cooperation with local property owners and local governments, along with partners in BLM Proposal Cont'd on page 2

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Sixth Annual Moqui Motor Madness a Very Fine Show

Torrey Town Council August 12 Ensign Engineering representative Kelly Crane discusses monitoring of Torrey Town springs

by Amiee Maxwell

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Cyndee and Dennis Davenport with their 1951 Ford Anglia, winner of Best in Show in the Sixth Annual Moqui Motor Madness Car Show held at the Escalante City Park on August 21, 2021.

ESCALANTE - The Moqui Motor Madness car show, now in its sixth year, has really hit a groove, each year attracting new eye-popping entries as well as now-familiar local favorites, which, on an especially fine and breezy summer afternoon as it was last Saturday, remain a delight to see.

This year’s show provided many examples of spare-noeffort restorations. People’s

Entrada Hosts "Classic Conversation" with Janet Hansen at Robbers Roost on September 2

Choice winner Denny and Nancy Sommers’ 1965 Ford Mustang, and Mayor’s Choice winner Travis and Jackson Conrad’s 1968 Chevy Camaro were deserving winners in a steeply competitive crowd.

But the real show stopper of the event was Cyndee and Dennis Davenport’s 1951 Ford Anglia, winning Best in Show, Rodder’s Choice and two business-sponsored awards from

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South Central Communications and Cottam’s 66.

Even though it’s a Ford, the Ford Anglia is unfamiliar to many, produced only in the U.K., although about 250,000 were sold in the U.S between 1948 and 1970. Billed as a “small family car,” and the smallest model in the U.K. Ford Moqui Madness

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TORREY - The August 12, 2021 Torrey Town Council Meeting opened with Mayor business. The Town Hall lock was changed since too many keys were out. If anyone needs to get in there, they can go when the office is open or check out keys with the Town Clerk, Mel Pace. Apparently, some youth groups are upset that they haven’t seen their money yet from the Apple Days fundraiser. Councilmember Jordan Pace suggested that they don’t charge for booth space for youth groups and schools in the future. The mayor also discussed a potential $1,000 donation to Color Country Animal Welfare, which should be opening in late September or early October.

Then, the council welcomed guest speaker Kelly Crane, from Ensign Engineering, to discuss the monitoring of the Torrey Town springs.

Currently, the four active springs are flowing a total of around 750 gallons/minute.

He says the new springs being developed are much smaller,

and we should expect them to only produce an additional 100 gallons/minute or less.

He says they’ve seen some interesting trends with how the springs react to drought and that they will continue to monitor flows based on snow volumes.

Crane thinks the different springs may react to drought at different rates and that it may have taken 10-15 years to get to where the volumes are now. Going forward, they will be adding more meters to capture data so they can watch volumes on a constant basis. “Our job is not to limit anything, our job is to look 50 years in the future on a constant basis,” said Crane. “We’re not in charge of your planning, we’re in charge of providing water.”

Colleen Dudleston was absent so there was no financial report. Councilmember Jordan Pace reported that the grader broke, and he’s having trouble finding parts. Councilmember Pearl ThorndalTorrey Council Cont'd on page 2

Through Rain, Hail, and Lightning, Competitors Take on the 2021 Wayne County Fair Sprint Triathlon

Booster shots, masking in schools, and the importance of getting vaccinated

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Entrada Institute's next "Classic Conversation" will feature Janet Hansen at Robbers Roost in Torrey on September 2 at 6 p.m.

TORREY - The Entrada Institute continues its monthly "Classic Conversations" on Thursday, September 2 at 6 p.m., when Janet Hansen and Don Gomes, along with other attendees, will gather at Robbers Roost in Torrey. These 1-hour conversations focus on dialogue with a wide array of representative residents of Wayne County, Utah. Elected officials to activists, poets to crafters, ranchers to dramatists, longtime residents to newcomers—"Classic Conversations" offer a unique kind of oral history.

Janet Clark Hansen has lived in Torrey for nearly 50 years. She served on the Torrey Town Council and as its mayor.

A member of the music group Rough Around the Edges, she is described by one friend as “a heckuva self-taught ukulele player and a good singer and dancer!”

Janet is also known as an exceptional cook—some say

inspiring—and has an incredibly green thumb. Wildly passionate about water and growth issues, Janet recently served on an ad-hoc committee that gave input to Torrey’s Planning and Zoning Commission regarding Torrey’s zoning ordinances.

Originally from Teton, Idaho, Janet has lived in Torrey since 1974. But did you know…?

"Classic Conversations," an Entrada program, is produced and moderated by Don Gomes, vice president of the Entrada Institute. Don spent 25 years as an award-winning public broadcaster in Utah, Indiana, and Texas.

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

Events are also livestreamed at Entrada Institute on Facebook.

—Entrada Institute

REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA

THURS. AUG. 26 - WED. SEPT. 1

Sunny, with highs in the high 70s to low-to-mid 80s; lows in the high 40s and 50s. Little to no chance of precipitation until Mon - Weds, when the chances increase to between 24 - 34%.

SALT LAKE CITY - Last Friday’s weekly Intermountain Healthcare update with Intermountain Healthcare Infectious Diseases Physician, Dr. Eddie Stenehjem, began as usual with COVID-19 case trends (as of August 19, 2021).

The recorded daily case count was 1,280, which was up 37 cases from Thursday, August 12, 2021. There have been 14 deaths, five of these being prior to July, and 399 hospitalizations.

Stenehjem stated that COVID hospital facilities are at 101.2% capacity, and that ICU beds are at 99% capacity. Stenehjem clarified the difference between a hospital’s number of licensed beds versus staffed beds—licensed beds refers to how many beds and patients the hospital is permitted to allow, and staffed beds refers to the number of beds that are being staffed by healthcare personnel. When COVID Update Cont'd on page 6

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Eric “Gecko” Hanlelman, Ron Perkins, Tammy Perkins and Markham McReynolds (from left to right), winners of the 2021 Wayne County Fair Sprint Triathlon.

WAYNE COUNTY Congratulations to (from left to right) Eric “Gecko” Hanlelman, Ron Perkins, Tammy Perkins and Markham McReynolds for winning their age divisions in this year’s

Wayne County Fair Sprint Triathlon!

Participants swim 500 meters, then bike 8.6 miles, and finally finish by running 3.1 miles, and this group did it through rain, hail, and lots of

lightning!! It was so impressive, and a big congratulations to all the athletes!!

Congratulations!!

—Sherry Ellett

UPCOMING EVENTS...

2021 Artrageous "for the birds"

2021 5th Annual Canyon2Canyon Bike Ride

August 12 - 28, 2021

August 28, 2021

Online auction and concert at Boulder Town Park on 8/28

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August rain: the best of the summer gone, and the new fall not yet born. The odd uneven time.

—Sylvia Plath

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Torrey Council: Monitoring

of the Torrey Town springs by Kelly Crane from Ensign Engineering, Dark Sky-compliant lighting and the sign ordinance public hearing, business license approvals for Waterpocket Distillery and Mandoo's jewelry, a request for water connections for a new resort, and citizen complaints discussed.

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Stewart reported that the Post Office sign is up but that still needs to be painted. Mickey Wright then discussed the sign ordinance public hearing. There was a brief discussion about how to best measure Dark Sky-compliant lighting. The council then approved the changes to the sign ordinance. Mayor Chesnut voted against the ordinance saying that there needed to be clear Dark Sky requirements.

Dustin Oyler then reported that progress is being made on the fire station and that Jackson Excavation did some road improvements near the springs.

Then, John Dillenbeck took the floor to discuss some community concerns. First off, he wanted to thank Mayor Chesnut for being out there fixing roads on a Sunday. “I think it is important to have a mayor that knows how to run the equipment. He’s an asset,” said Dillenbeck. He then expressed some concerns about things he had read in the paper and stressed that we have “bigger problems in Wayne County.” Dillenbeck said, “We have nobody to represent us… We need to get more involved with the commissioners and the county.”

Bridget Fabel was next on the agenda to discuss an abuse of power complaint, but she was not in attendance.

Then it was on to the business licenses and water connections portion of the meeting. Larry Deem with Castle Rock was first on the list but was not present. Then, Alan & Julia Scott from the Waterpocket Distillery requested a business licence. They would like to sell their botanical spirits such as gin and digestifs at Etta Place. “We’re not

talking about using water,” they said, “we just want to sell bottles to tourists.” Anne Torrence, Etta Place owner, then added that although Waterpocket looks like a competitor, it would be a great partnership.

“It’s an exciting time to be in the food and beverage community,” said Torrence, “And it would be super helpful to have another business in the space.” The Scotts reported that they’ve been through all necessary hoops with the state to open a package agency, and the council approved the business license the state requires. Amanda Armstrong from Mandoo’s Jewelry then requested a business license to sell at the Farmers’s Market.

It’s not required, but she wanted one for tax purposes. The council approved the license.

Scott Faylor, from Premier Development, then requested water connections for a new resort. “We have an engineer doing a study right now about how much water we have and until we know, we can’t give out any more commercial permits,” said Councilmember Doug Robinson.

“We’re growing as fast as we can and can’t do anything right now,” added Mayor Chesnut.

“I think it will be okay, but we can’t do nothing until we get the study back,” he said. The council approved a residential meter for Faylor only at this time.

The meeting concluded with a citizen complaint regarding Bridget Fabel. The council said the town does not want to be involved and recommended that they contact law enforcement with their concerns.

Torrey Town Council meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. June - October and 6:30 p.m November - May— unless otherwise noted.

BLM Proposal: Vegetation

August 26, 2021

Goings on...

Garfield County Sheriff, Deputies, Park Rangers and Volunteers Remove Body from Vehicle in Lake Powell Near Hite Marina

Courtesy Garfield County Sheriff's Office

The Garfield County Sheriff, along with Garfield County Deputies, park rangers, and volunteers help to remove a body from a vehicle believed to have fallen from a ledge near Hite Marina, which has possibly been missing since September 2020.

GARFIELD COUNTY - On August 16, the Garfield County Sheriff spent the day, along with Garfield County Deputies, park rangers, and volunteers, extricating a body from a vehicle that fell 600 feet off a ledge into Lake Powell near Hite Marina.

This vehicle was possibly missing since September 2020 and was located due to the receding waters at Lake Powell. This incident is still under investigation, and there is no other information at this time.

A big thank you to all those that assisted in this recovery.

—Garfield County Sheriff's Office

BCNP Requires Face Masks Inside NPS Buildings and Crowded Outdoor Spaces Regardless of Vaccination Status

Courtesy National Park Service

A park ranger provides information to guests inside the visitor center; each wearing masks.

BRYCE CANYON N.P. - Following the latest science and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and to promote staff and visitor safety, the NPS is requiring visitors, employees, and contractors to wear a mask inside all NPS buildings and in crowded outdoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status or community transmission levels.

Additional details are available at www.nps.gov/coronavirus.

—National Park Service

management is needed in this area to help the BLM return a portion of the valley to its historic condition and to help prevent catastrophic wildfires. We are encouraging comments from the public to further inform the analysis of the proposed action.

—Paul Briggs, Cedar City Field Manager Cont'd from page 1

Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative that focus on improving high-priority watersheds throughout the state.

Earlier efforts in this area resulted in increases in native vegetation, increased habitat for big game and sagebrushdependent wildlife, as well as reductions in hazardous fuel.

“Vegetation management is needed in this area to help the BLM return a portion of the valley to its historic condition and to help prevent catastrophic wildfires. We are encouraging comments from the public to further inform the analysis of the proposed action,” said Paul Briggs, Cedar City Field Manager.

Written comments will be accepted until Sept. 20, 2021. Please note that the most useful comments are specific and contain new technical or scientific information relevant to the proposed action. Comments which contain only opinions or preferences will not receive a formal response but may be considered in the BLM decision-making process.

Please reference “Bear Valley Wildlife Habitat Restoration” when submitting comments.

Written comments may be mailed or submitted through ePlanning.

Mail: 176 East D.L. Sargent Drive, Cedar City, UT 8472 ePlanning: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/ project/2011475/510 Before including an address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable information in any comments, be aware that the entire comment—including personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. Requests to withhold personal identifying information from public review can be submitted, but the BLM cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so.

For additional information, please contact Dan Fletcher, Cedar City Field Office assistant field manager, at 435-865-3000. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to leave a message or question for the above individual. The FRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours.

—Bureau of Land Management

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The vehicle show sign of the award winning 1951 Ford Anglia at the 2021 Moqui Motor Madness car show.

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range, many different styles of the series were manufactured in a production run that spanned from 1939 to 1967. (Perhaps sadly, it’s successor in the series was the Ford Escort.)

The ’51 is cute as a bug, and the Davenport’s restoration is immaculate. They purchased the car a few years ago from a friend, which Cyndee Davenport says was “in a box, in pieces.” Dennis and Cyndee, who split their time between Hatch, Utah and Lancaster, California, are experienced hands at restoration. Dennis says he started on his first English Ford in 1966 which was a project he worked on with his dad.

The Davenports do their restorations as a partnership, and Cyndee says she was responsible for selecting the fiery candy apple red paint and upholstery designs. She also named the car “Bouddica,” after an ancient queen of Anglia, who led a revolt against the Romans

in 60 (yes, the year 60) and is considered a national heroine of England. “It’s said that she had flowing long fiery red hair,” said Cyndee Davenport.

The Davenports have an upcoming project in the wings, a 1951 Studebaker, and hopefully, some day we can look forward to seeing that one in a future show.

Rounding out the major award winners of the show was John and Danny Meisenbach’s 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner, which didn't quite make it onto the grass but was parked on a trailer at the edge of the city park. The duo acquired the car recently and have it in their sights as their next project, and the car won in the “Under Construction” category. Mopar fans have something to look forward to in that one, and with a 440 under the hood, Escalante locals, even if they don’t see it, will definitely hear it in a future Moqui Motor Madness preshow evening parade.

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Always Patsy Cline to Open at the Hale Summer Playhouse on September 2nd

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The Hale Summer Playhouse will have a three-night run of Always, Patsy Cline on September 2 - 4. Cori Cable Kidder, coming direct from the Hale Centre Theatre in Sandy, Utah, will play Patsy Cline.

GROVER - The Hale ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE Summer Playhouse in GroAT THE HALE SUMMER PLAYHOUSE ver, Utah is ready to open the Plays: September 2, 3, 4, 2021 next show in its 2021 SumTickets are: $22.00 mer Season with the hit muShow Time is: 8:00 p.m. sical comedy Always, Patsy Shows are at the Hale Summer Playhouse Cline. in Grover, Utah just seven miles from Torrey.

After a very successful The seating is general and reservations run of Over The River and are recommended.

We recommend masks, Through The Woods earlier but they are optional. this summer, the Hale SumFor reservations call: (480) 772-6735 mer Playhouse is extremely For more information and reservations, excited to bring this amazcontact Sandy at (480) 772-6735 ingly fun, energetic, musical show to Wayne County. rect from a ten week run at the When we say you’ll be sorry quickly.

Always, Patsy Cline is the Hale Centre Theatre in Sandy, if you miss this show, we first musical ever produced at Utah to play in Grover for just mean it! It is that amazing!

Always, Patsy Cline the Hale Summer Playhouse three shows! You definitely do opens on Thursday Septem- and is not to be missed. Fea- not want to miss this special ber 2nd and plays two more turing Cori Cable Kidder as and engaging show. With a nights, September 3rd and Patsy Cline, you will think you live band and fantastic perfor4th, for a total of three per- stepped back in time and are mances, we guarantee a great formances. Thursday night is watching the real Patsy Cline night of fun and entertainalready sold out! However, as she sings her way through ment!

—Hale Summer tickets are still available for twenty-seven of Patsy’s bigPlayhouse the 3rd and 4th, but are going gest hits. Cori is coming di-

It's Your Money

The Social Security Act

by Garfield County Taxpayers Alliance In a previous article, we discussed old age, survivors, and disability insurance tax, otherwise known as OASDI. If you’ll recall, this is the money that your employer collects from you and submits to the federal government in order to fund the Social Security (SS) program. The inception of the Social Security program, known as the Social Security Act, was signed into law by Franklin D Roosevelt (FDR), the 32nd president of the United States. This Act was enacted 86 years ago on August 14, 1935. According to the White House(1), President Roosevelt was elected in November 1932, and by the following March, there were 13,000,000 unemployed, and almost every bank was closed.

In his first hundred days, he proposed, and Congress enacted, a sweeping program to bring recovery to business and agriculture, relief to the unemployed and to those in danger of losing farms and homes, and reform, especially through the establishment of the Tennessee Valley Authority.

By 1935, the U.S. had achieved some measure of recovery, but businessmen and bankers were turning more and more against Roosevelt's New Deal program.

They feared his experiments, were appalled because he had taken the Nation off the gold standard and allowed deficits in the budget, and disliked the concessions to labor. Roosevelt responded with a new program of reform: Social Security (SS), heavier taxes on the wealthy, new controls over banks and public utilities, and an enormous work relief program for the unemployed. The Social Security was intended by FDR to be a plan for social insurance as a safeguard "against the hazards and vicissitudes of life."

In essence, the main stipulation of the original Social Security Act ("Act") was to pay benefits to retirees over

age 65, (in 1961 the Act was amended to lower the age to 62) who worked in industry and commerce, based on lifetime payroll tax contributions; contributions to the program were first made by employers in 1937. In addition, the Act established a system to provide benefits for victims of industrial accidents, unemployment insurance, aid for dependent mothers and children, the blind and the physically handicapped. However, not all workers were treated equally.

Initially, the 1935 Act excluded coverage to about half of the workers in the American economy; agricultural workers and domestic workers were among those who were not covered. Occupations not covered under the Act were jobs whereby employers had difficulties in tracking wage reporting, tax collection and frequent absences of accounting records, as well as "other" compensation, such as in lieu of wages. For those who were eligible, benefits were a onetime payment at retirement. It was not until 1940 that monthly SS payments were issued.

Discussions about and changes to the Act have occurred since its inception(2).

In 1950, an amendment to the Act added provisional coverage for agricultural workers and domestic workers. It was also the first time a cost of living increase was included, which increased monthly SS payments by 77%. Additional changes over the years included self-employment benefit coverage (1951), lowering of retirement age to 62 (1961), the Medicare Amendment (1965) and in 1972, a 20% across the board increase in social security benefits. Automatic cost of living adjustments were approved in 1975, based on the rise and fall of consumer prices. In 1983, SS benefits were reduced and taxed as income for the first time due to a government funding crisis.

According to the So-

cial Security Administration, about 178 million Americans currently work and pay SS taxes; approximately 64 million people receive monthly SS benefits. For about 40% of beneficiaries, SS provides a majority of their income. For one in six recipients, SS provides 90% or more of their income. It is estimated that 5 million seniors who rely on SS live in poverty. While SS has paid monthly benefits since 1940, it is currently predicted that beneficiaries will see an across-the-board benefit cut of 20% by 2039(3).

Congress is looking at options for increasing funding (cash flow) to the SS trust funds; for instance, one proposal has been to have millionaires and billionaires pay the same rate as everyone else.

Presently, payroll taxes are not collected on wages over $132,900. This proposed legislation would apply the payroll tax to wages above $400,000 and would only affect the top 0.4% of wage earners. Another proposal is to gradually phase in an increase in the contribution rate, beginning in 2020, so that by 2043, workers and employers would pay 7.4% instead of 6.2% today. This would mean the average worker would pay an additional 50 cents per week every year to keep the system solvent (4).

References: 1. https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-whitehouse/presidents/franklin-droosevelt 2. Social Security Timeline Apps.irs/app/understanding taxes 3. www.ssa/gov/agency 4.https://larson.house. gov/social-security-2100 The Garfield County Taxpayers Alliance (GCTA) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit, non-partisan volunteer organization.

For more information about GCTA, go to www.GCTAutah.org If you have questions, comments or suggestions, please contact the GCTA at GCTAutah@gmail.com

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Schools & Sports PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

Girls volleyball to travel to St. George for two-day tournament, Cats baseball are 8 and 2, and cross country to have first meet today at Bryce Valley

We went down to Valley to watch the girls volleyball team in action. Much to my surprise, hanging from the ceiling was last year’s 1A Championship banner, Valley was the champs. That is what happens when you can’t go to the game. The team is looking really good with their passing and set ups, and their spiking is really good, also. In the first two games, the Cats dominated Valley, however, in the third game, the Buffalos played defensive and just played to get the ball over the net and let the Bobcats make the mistakes. The Cats were playing from behind most of that game, but the Cats really rallied in the end but fell, 25 to 22. The Cats, again, took control of the game and finished off the last game, 25 to

19. This is going to be a fun season for Bobcat fans, so get your season ticket early. The ladies have their first home game here on the 25th against Wayne. They travel down to St. George for a two day tournament, and then, they are on the road to Water Canyon on September 1st. Then, the next night on the 2nd, they will be here against 2A Enterprise.

The Bobcat baseball team's game against BV was postponed because of rain.

Then, we were invaded by last year’s State Champs Piute, and they have another solid team. I got there, and the Thunderbirds were ahead 5-1.

Then, they scored another run, and it was 6-1. In the bottom of the inning, the Cats scored on a couple of good hits, when I had to leave. The Cats

are now 8 and 2, with Piute doing the damage. There was a really big crowd there, and what the field needs is a score board. They haven’t had one for four years now.

The PHS baseball field was built by the City, and maybe, the School District would like to put one up. The Cats, again, play on the 25th @ Valley, and then way out in Green River on the 27th. The Cats next home game will be against Wayne on September 1st, and Pinnacle will be here on the 3rd.

The cross country team will have their first meet at Bryce Valley today the 26th.

The Cats will host their meet on September 9th. It is fun to see how the team will be doing.

August 26, 2021

Wills, Trusts, and More

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If I Die, What Will Happen to My Pets?

by Jeffery J. McKenna Perhaps you have wondered what would happen to your pets if you were no longer able to take care of them.

Below are answers to the most commonly asked questions.

Can I provide for my pets if I am unable to take care of them? Yes, you can.

The law allows you to choose a caretaker for your pets. If you become sick or disabled, you should designate the custody and care of your pets to a friend or relative until your health improves. You do this by writing a note or a document that authorizes someone to care for your pets in your absence.

Can I provide financially for my pets during my illness or disability, or after my death? Yes. During any sickness or injury, the person who is handling your financial affairs can also be given the power to provide for your pets. You may provide funds to your caretaker for food, supplies and veterinary care.

Can I create a trust just for my pets? Yes, the use of trusts is allowed to provide for the care of an animal. You can set forth your wishes for

a caretaker of your choice, and direct how funds may be spent. You can provide that in special circumstances, such as an illness or emergency.

If I can't find a caretaker, can I name an organization that cares for animals?

Yes. You can provide a cash gift to be held in trust for the benefit of your animals and upon your pets passing, the balance can pass to the animal charity. You may wish to state your wishes as to the new home for your pets including pet names, and any special needs. Gifts to shelters or an animal sanctuary of your choice are considered charitable donations and can bring tax savings.

What else can I do to protect the pets I love? You could carry a note in your purse or wallet explaining that you have pets at home that depend on you. List their names, what kind of pet and what care they need. You may wish to include the name and phone number of a friend or relative who can gain legal access to your home or yard.

In conclusion, your estate planning can entail issues related to the care of a pet. Pets

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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. can be a very important part of one’s life. If your pets are very important to you, do not neglect to plan for them when considering your estate planning affairs.

A woman was driving down the highway about 75 miles an hour, when she noticed a motorcycle policeman following her.

Instead of slowing down, she picked up speed. When she looked back again, their were two motorcycles following her. She shot up to 90 miles.

The next time she looked around, there were three cops following her.

Suddenly, she spotted a gas station looming ahead.

She screeched to a stop and ran into the ladies' room.

Ten minutes later, she innocently walked out.

The three cops were standing there waiting for her.

Without batting an eye, she said coyly, "I'll bet none of you thought I would make it."

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l A u G h i N g pOiNt!!

Out of Gas

In my early driving days, I had the bad habit of running out of gas frequently.

Once, I was stranded at the mall and called my father for help.

When he arrived, I was under the hood, poking around.

"I think there's something preventing the gas from reaching the carburetor," I said.

"Yeah," he shot back. "A twenty- dollar bill."

Today's Thought

How do you balance your budget?

You rotate creditors.

PUNishment

I once got fired from a canned juice company. Apparently I couldn't concentrate.

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

Tech Support

A customer calls Tech Support with an improbable story: She says she dropped her mouse and her PC shut down.

The tech makes the trip to her desk. No question, her computer is off. And when he punches the PC's power switch to restart it, nothing happens.

He asked her where she dropped her mouse. She replied, "Behind the desk."

Sure enough, she had managed to hit the on/off switch on the power strip.

The tech told her, "Good shot."

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THEME: EMMY AWARDS ACROSS 1. *Emmy Awards attendees or celestial bodies 6. "He ____ and drank the precious words..."

9. Skier's transport 13. Move like ivy 14. What Alex and Lexington have in common 15. Power glitch 16. White condiment 17. Schiller's "____ to Joy" 18. Movie "The ____ of the Chicago 7" 19. *"Last Week ____ with John Oliver" 21. *"Lovecraft ____" 23. Excessively 24. Invitation request 25. Part of graduate's ensemble 28. South American indigenous people 30. Lung pouch (2 words) 35. Giannis Antetokounmpo's target 37. Stain on Santa 39. Take exception to 40. Highland tongue 41. Bar, legally 43. Tropical tuber 44. Time on the job 46. Grey tea 47. Make a picture 48. Satellite Navigation System, for short 50. Mr. Eugene Krabs, e.g.

52. X 53. *Compilation of nominees, e.g.

55. Uh-huh 57. *"Swingers" actor turned "The Mandalorian" director 61. *Ewan McGregor's role 65. Soviet entity 66. Flightless bird 68. Princess of #34 Down 69. Type of weasel 70. Lady or Tramp, e.g.

71. Improvise 72. Young herring 73. Printing unit, pl.

74. '90s TV sitcom "Boy ____ World"

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DOWN 1. Sing like Ella Fitzger-

2. Jack, Janet and Chrissy from "Three's Company," e.g.

3. Long time 4. Rekindled 5. Faucet 6. Loads (2 words) 7. *Jason Sudeikis' role 8. Golden parachute recipients 9. U, on the road 10. One from Great Britain 11. Culture-growing turf 12. Bank on 15. Like an ignoramus 20. *Hugh Laurie's medical drama, nominated 25 times, that ended in 2012 22. Egg cells 24. Great Britain's antimob law (2 words) 25. *"The Queen's Gambit" game 26. Blood carrier 27. Suggest 29. *Drag ball culture drama 31. Retired, shortened

32. *"Get ____," Outstanding Comedy Series winer in 1968 and 69 33. Saintly glows 34. *Royalty chronicles, with The 36. Philadelphia's Ivy 38. Millimeter of mercury 42. "Vamos a la ____" 45. *What one needs to be nominated 49. Itinerary word 51. Old crone 54. Like Elvis's famous shoes 56. Digression 57. Much ado 58. Against, prefix 59. Violin's Renaissance predecessor 60. One less traveled 61. Os in XOXO 62. *The Handmaid's "story" 63. ____ top of ____ 64. Captures 67. *Allison Janney's show

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O bituaries Keith Dalton

CIRCLEVILLE - Keith Dahlmayne Dalton, 88, passed away August 12, 2021 in Elk Ridge, Utah. He was born October 7, 1932, in the family home in Circleville, Utah. At an early age Keith learned to work hard on the farm, cultivating potatoes, milking cows, cleaning eggs, baling and hauling hay, irrigating crops, and performing the mechanical repairs that came with owning and operating farm equipment. He loved the outdoors, mountains, and hunting.

Keith received an associate degree from Southern Utah State College in Cedar City.

Although he attended BYU for a quarter, he eventually graduated from Utah State University with a degree in Marketing.

The one experience in his youth that shaped and defined him the most was serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in the Northwestern States Mission.

He loved serving the Lord and helping people discover the light of the gospel. He had the opportunity to serve as the 2nd counselor in the mission presidency under President James A. McMurrin. His future wife, Mardene Godfrey, was among the missionaries who served in the mission. Keith and Mardene’s children were raised on stories and lessons from their parent’s missionary experiences.

Following marriage and graduation from college, Keith was drafted into military service and after basic training found himself serving as a private clerk and chauffeur in the chaplain section at Fort Benning, Georgia. There he continued championing the restored gospel of Jesus Christ with missionary zeal.

A warrant officer recently transferred to the chaplain section from the military police once told him he needed to stop debating religion with the ranking officer, a colonel, because it didn’t show proper respect for military rank. Ultimately, Keith was loved and admired by all he worked with there.

After military service Keith returned with his young family to his hometown, where he helped run the general store, Kenz, for a short time while transitioning into farming. When fully settled with a young family, he and his wife built a home next door to his parents. For most of his life he would sleep within 100 yards of where he was born. Circleville was his home, and he never wanted to be anywhere else.

Keith was a young bishop. First Timothy 3:1—7 describes the ideal bishop. Keith fit the description. Well, perhaps he was not fully patient on all occasions.

In every activity he has been associated with, he expected people, including himself, to make things happen. Many of those who were youth while Keith was bishop would later express gratitude for the knowledge and appreciation for the gospel that he helped them gain. Keith later served on the high council and in the stake presidency of the Panguitch Stake. Eventually, he and Mardene served another mission at the Atlanta Georgia Temple.

Family togetherness and bonding was important. Most summers the family would become better acquainted with the western United States and each other by cramming into a camper and taking extended trips.

Keith and Mardene always emphasized the importance of education to their children, and they worked and sacrificed to give each of them post - high school opportunities for education.

In his twilight years, Keith endured a long progressive degeneration of his mobility and manual dexterity. Losing his wife and beloved companion after more than 64 years of marriage was especially difficult. He has now received a welldeserved rest.

Keith is survived by his children: Julie (Michael) Willis, Lisa (Alan) Millet, Kendall (Robin) Dalton, Tonya (Donald) Brugger, Kris (Brent) Hale, Dahl (Melanie) Dalton, Wade (Cindy) Dalton; 35 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren soon to be 44; brother, Gary Dalton; and sisters: Sharon Whittaker Heiser and Marcea Nielsen. He is preceded in death by his wife Mardene Godfrey Dalton; parents, Charles Delbert and Ella Rhea Savage Dalton; brother, Charles Nordel Dalton; sister, Mona Reese Fullmer; infant son David; grandson, Jonathan Hale; and great-grandchildren: Austin and Daniel Zollinger, Jordan and Shelly Bohman, and Brody and Caitlin Gifford.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 12:00 Noon in the Circleville 1st Ward Chapel where friends may call from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Circleville Cemetery with military honors by the Sevier Valley American Legion Post #37 and Utah Honor Guard. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

August 26, 2021

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Pat and I are going tripping for a week, so I am writing this on Friday. There is not much news. Our excitement, lately, has been on us traveling. Last week, when we left St. George, it was smooth sailing, with not much traffic. Then, the UHP had a sign out that there was a car crash ahead. We spent 2.5 hours going 6 miles to the wreck, and it looked like a nightmare. A trash truck and a semi were burned up, and a wrecker was hoisting up the semi in the air. It must have happened much earlier, because there weren’t any fire trucks there. I heard that a trailer that was being towed caught fire and caught the trash truck and the semi on fire. I did also hear that there weren’t any fatalities.

Coming back from the volleyball game down at Valley, we could see a whole lot of lightning, and, I mean, a lot of lighting for a long way. We didn’t hit any rain till we hit the "Y," and it really poured. We slowed down to 30 miles an hour, and the rain slowed way down as we got closer to town. A friend up at Mammoths said it rained four inches there. On Thursday, while delivering Meal On Wheels, we crossed the Sevier River twice, and it was really moving and overflowing its banks. This has got to be good for the aqua fords in the valley.

It is rather a boring life.

Angeli Sheffer gave me the results of the horseshoe tournament at the Fair. There were 38 entries, and the winners were Skyler Hahn and Benj Rains took $100 for 1st place, David Fisher and Cody Sheffer took second with $ 80, and Jay Connor and Allen Cole took 3rd with $50. The 12 and under class was won by Brody Marshall and Alexa Marshall with $25, and the double elimination draw went to Can Carroll with $50.

Here are the results from the primary election for the two council seats in the city: Paul Dastrup, David C. Dodds, Dean Sheffer and Tracy Wright; they will be the candidates for the general election in November.

It was a small turn out of only 41.3% of the eligible voters in town.

The ATV Rally got off to a muddy ride on Thursday, but the weather got better as the weekend came. They had their annual parade down Main Street, led by Joe Orman, with lots of side by sides. I forgot to count this year. The parade gets bigger each year. I wish there was a way that they could let the town know when it was taking place.

We were the only ones that we could see on Main Street. We did get a lot of horn honking and waves, but no candy. This is a real good money maker for the town, with many of the RV parks filled.

COVID-19 is still in the headlines, with over 140,000 new cases each day, and the death count is up to over 800 each day. It is the Delta version of the virus that is going around and is affecting mostly the 50 and younger set. The good news is that, yesterday, they gave out over a million shots for the first time in seven weeks. Those that are not vaccinated are the ones that are going to the hospitals and dying at a rate of 99%.

They are now recommending that you get a booster shot 8 months after you had your second shot; they will be available in September. Garfield Co. has had another 8 victims in the last 14 days. I wonder if any of the party that is not getting the shots ever thought that those that are spreading all of these conspiracy theories are just trying to do away with you.

Many businesses and the Federal Government is requiring you to get the shots or have

weekly testing for the virus to keep your job. You can get the shots at our drug store.

We live in a tourist area.

Many of the countries around the world are again shutting down, and this works till someone comes into the country with the virus. Canada is letting US citizens into their country if you have a shot card, however, we are not letting them in, so far.

The American Legion did a memorial funeral up at Panguitch Lake last week, and the water at the lake is getting down somewhat. For the first time, we have red algae at the far end.

Lamont Olson was told by the game warden not to fish there.

This is the same algae that has attacked Utah Lake up north, and it is probably because the water is so warm.

The fires are still out of control throughout the world.

This rain we just had knocked down many of the fires burning in northern Utah. The fires in California are still out of control, with over a million acres burning and kicking out a lot of smoke that is covering our state and keeping the tourists away. Siberia has the biggest fire, and as poor a country, they don’t have any way to fight it.

Greece and Turkey are covered with fires. After record heat in Greece, there are now 60 fires burning there and on their islands. Greece is about the size of Utah and has so many treasures. This has been a long, hot summer with record fires everywhere, and we still have a month to go. SLC tied their record for most days over 100 degrees at 21.

With all of the problems in Afghanistan with getting the Americans out of there, President Biden has set a record for getting people evacuated out of a war zone. People forget Vietnam, where only 7,000 were evacuated and all by helicop-

ter, leaving behind millions of men who helped our forces over that 13 year war. President Nixon said he wouldn’t pull out the troops in Nam because he didn’t want to be the first president to lose a war.

In the next 6 years, 20,000 of our country's best were killed, (mostly draftees) and 58,000 of our forces died there, just to stop the domino theory. Many have left Afghanistan in four days, and they will continue with the evacuation till all of the Americans are out. Many of these people that are trying to leave their country don’t have visas or passports. We are trying to get all of the families out that helped our forces as interpreters; it just takes time. Nobody has an exit plan to leave a country; it just isn’t taught at West Point, so every incident is different. In the 20 years of our presence in Afghanistan, we lost 2,800 soldiers and 3,400 civilians.

The very outspoken Democratic Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo's final day at work was last Monday. He resigned in a wake of eleven women making harassment charges against him, nine of them worked for the State Dept. Many prominent Democrats, including President Biden, called for him to resign, and with the New York State Assembly starting impeachment hearings against him, he decided to resign. From the New York Times: "this is a good day for New York but an even better one for the country and for women in the workplace across the United States."

Don’t forget we have one last summer holiday, which is one of my favorites, Labor Day. It is time for the Iron County Fair; the parade starts at 11 a.m.

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COVID Update: We have tools that we know work to prevent infection, [such as] masking and social distancing. Now, more than ever, [we need to] go back to the core principles that we know work, go back to masking, limiting contacts, focus activities outside, and by all means, you gotta get vaccinated.

—Dr. Eddie Stenehjem, Intermountain Healthcare Infectious Diseases Physician COVID Update Cont'd from page 1

they speak of capacity, they are referring to the number of staffed beds that are full. When they reach capacity, one of two things has to happen: either a patient needs to be relocated to another facility, or they must add more staffed beds, which makes staffing levels thinner and can be a strain on caregivers.

Referring to the trends in higher case counts, Stenehjem stated, “The median age has come down by about ten years over the past 8 or 9 months, most likely because the vaccines rolled out in the elderly populations.” Because elderly populations have about an 8085% vaccination rate, there is now a rise in hospitalizations of younger people due to lower levels of vaccination in this demographic.

The COVID Delta variant has a shorter incubation period then previous strains, so the usual lag between periods of

case detection, rises in hospitalizations and deaths has become shorter.

A big concern right now, said Stenehjem, is that school has begun, or will soon begin in many areas, and children are not returning to schools fully masked. “We typically see transmission starting 7 to 14 days after the school gets in session, so the next two weeks are going to be important,” said Stenehjem.

The start of this school year is presenting a very different situation from last year, because in 2020 kids mainly were learning from home, and most children wore masks if they were participating in inperson classrooms. Right now, the lowest vaccination rates are in children between the age range of 12 and 18, and kids under 12 are not yet able to be vaccinated, so Stenehjem stresses the importance and effectiveness of wearing a mask, especially while indoors.

Masks prevent transmission within poorly ventilated school rooms where kids are in close quarters with one another. This can lead to children being exposed and then bringing that infection home to susceptible parents and grandparents. By masking, “we stop the spread in central areas, and we essentially halt communitybased transmission,” stated Stenehjem.

Unfortunately, Dr. Stene-

hjem believes that COVID is here to stay.

“We have shown that not everyone is going to get a vaccine, and vaccine effectiveness can wane…This virus will become part of our regular respiratory viruses that we see.

Over time, we will generate immunity through vaccines and infection that will offer some protection against severe disease,” says Stenehjem.

Like flu shots, Stenehjem says COVID vaccines will most likely just become part of the fall immunization routine.

As for boosters, recent studies have shown that vaccine effectiveness in preventing symptomatic and severe disease has gone from 90– 95% effectiveness in clinical trials against the original COVID strain, to 75–90% effective against the Delta strain.

Stenehjem noted that the original goal for the vaccine was at least 50% efficacy, and that 75- 90% is considered a remarkable efficacy level for a vaccine.

Immunocompromised individuals, who do not respond as well to the vaccines, are now eligible for their third booster shot, if they received either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, and the general population should be eligible starting September 20, 2021. The FDA has not yet recommended a booster for those who received the Johnson and John-

son shot, but there should be an update on boosters related to that vaccine within the next few weeks.

“We know from previous vaccine studies, that giving another dose will boost immune response. There is not a lot of clinical data, but we have safety data. There are signals of safety to get the third dose. Antibody levels go up and increase the effectiveness of the vaccine,” said Stenehjem.

Right now, Stenehjem worries that the next couple of months will be rough, with higher cases counts and possibly not enough room in hospitals to treat people.

He stressed the need to get tested, to get vaccinated, and to go back to basic practices such as masking and social distancing.

“We have tools that we know work to prevent infection, [such as] masking and social distancing. Now, more than ever, [we need to] go back to the core principles that we know work, go back to masking, limiting contacts, focus activities outside, and by all means, you gotta get vaccinated.”

For more information about COVID-19 vaccinations, visit intermountainhealthcare.org/covidvaccine.

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LegaL Notices ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PANGUITCH CITY DOCUMENT 001113 Sealed Bids for the construction of the Panguitch City Water Tank Lid Replacement project will be received, by Panguitch City online at Quest CDN until 2:00 pm local time on 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 CANDIDATE VACANCY NOTICE BRYCE CANYON CITY Bryce Canyon City is seeking potential candidates to fill a vacant council position currently through December 2023.

Those interested may file with the City Clerk by email, Sydney@brycecanyoncityut.gov The Bryce Canyon City Council will appoint the potential candidate during their council meeting on September, 16th, 2021 at 10:00 AM, held at 70 West 100 North in Bryce Canyon City.

Posted this 23rd day of August, 2021 Sydney J. Syrett-Lamas, Bryce Canyon City Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 26, 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 2021 ELECTION CANNONVILLE TOWN The town of Cannonville, Utah will hold a Municipal General Election on November 2, 2021 for the following offices: Mayor – 4-year term 2 Town Council Seats – 4-year term Those elected to fill the open positions will take office in January 2022.

No candidates declared during the filing period. Writein declarations will be available at the Town Office (days and times). Declarations must be filed by August 31, 2021.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 26, 2021 LAND FOR SALE UTAH TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION

Utah Trust Lands Administration is offering a one acre lot in the historic Widtsoe Townsite area of Garfield County at a public auction to be held online June 8-15, 2021.

The Widtsoe Townsites are located in the John's Valley area along Highway 22, approximately 13 miles north of Bryce Canyon.

For more information about the auction and the parcels being offered, please call (877) 526-3725 or visit our website at trustlands.utah.gov.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 26 and SEPTEMBER 2 & 9, 2021

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Two Panels to Produce Maps for Utah Redistricting Process

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Using data from the 2020 Census, Utah will draw new legislative districts for the 2022 midterm elections and the rest of the decade.

Republicans hold a 15SALT LAKE CITY Now that the Census figures to-5 majority on the legislaare out, the once-a-decade re- tive committee, while memdistricting process begins in bers of the independent panel were chosen by a bipartisan earnest in Utah.

It will be different this group of state leaders. Haight time, with a Utah legislative said while his panel will recommittee and the Utah In- tain experts to draw their final dependent Redistricting Com- maps, they'll post software mission each drawing a set of online so citizens or groups maps defining political dis- can draw and submit their tricts across the state. own suggestion for districts.

Census data show Utah's "We have a mapping tool 18% population gain made it that allows people to go onthe fastest-growing state in the line and actually draw maps last decade, and its population for the entire state," Haight makeup shifted moderately explained. "Sometimes it can toward Blacks, Latinos and be a little intimidating, so we other ethnic groups. also have a software program Gordon Haight, executive that just allows you to draw director of the Utah Indepen- your communities." dent Redistricting CommisThe Legislative Redission, said his panel is designed tricting Committee plans to give the public a voice in hearings across the state startthe process. ing in September to take pub"The Commission has lic comments. Haight added taken the responsibility of the independent commission making sure that these are the has also scheduled public people's maps," Haight stated. meetings to take comments "Our biggest activity is going over the next four weeks. out and talking to the public.

"We believe that we'll We've been meeting with may- have our first set of maps ors, we've been meeting with done by the end of next week, the public, we've been going so we can start taking them to the farmers' market, every around to our public hearkind of activity we can in or- ings, starting on [September] der to get public input." the 3rd," Haight outlined.

The commission was creThe redistricting proated in 2018 by ballot proposi- cess, which normally takes tion to replace the Legislature's several months, was comrole in the process. However, pressed down to a few weeks members of the Legislature due to COVID pandemic used a clause in the state Con- delays. The maps must be stitution to replace the results completed by December to with a compromise to allow be used in the 2022 midterm both groups to draw maps, and elections. to give the Legislature the fi—Mark Richardson, nal say.

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by John Mosley

August 26, 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.

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 Head Wrestling Coach at Wayne High School Special Education Aide at Hanksville Elementary File Manager for Special Education, 20 hours per week Assistant Cook at Wayne High School Assistant Janitor 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.

Graphic Created with SkySafariAstronomy.com

The ecliptic—yellow line—is the plane of the solar system. The sun is on it and the planets and moon are near it. Here we see below the horizon. This is for 8 p.m. MDT on September 5th.

Venus and Mercury both appear in the west shortly after sunset. Venus is brilliant and easy to see for about 90 minutes after sunset, but this is a poor evening appearance of Mercury, and you’ll have trouble spotting it. The angle that the plane of the solar system and the path of the planets—the ecliptic—makes with the horizon changes through the year, and now, it makes a shallow angle. Although Mercury is a fair distance from the sun all month, it’s very near the horizon, and I don’t recommend even trying to look for it unless you have a computerized telescope. Venus, in contrast, is especially pretty, especially if there are sunset colors or foreground features in the landscape.

The bright star near Venus on the 4th and 5th is Spica, and on those nights, Spica is less than 2°, the width of a finger held at arm’s length, to the

lower left of Venus. Although Spica, which is in Virgo, is one of the brightest stars, Venus outshines it by 5 magnitudes or 100 times. Watch for several nights, and, again, you have a fine opportunity to watch a planet move as it orbits the sun.

Jupiter and Saturn are visible all night, forming an obvious pair that is in the southeast at sunset and a third of the way up the southern sky at midnight. Jupiter is the brighter of the two, and both are in Capricornus. It will be almost 20 years before both planets lie in the same constellation.

The next two weeks, while the moon is out of the way, is the best time to see the glow of the zodiacal light. This is light reflected off tiny interplanetary dust particles that lie in the plane of the solar system (along the ecliptic) that come from comets and asteroid collisions and, as discovered earlier this year, perhaps also from

Mars. Look for a soft, faint, hazy pyramid of light in the morning sky stretching up from the eastern horizon through Cancer, Gemini, and Taurus. It resembles the Milky Way, and you’ll need to observe from a dark location; the zodiacal light can be obvious once you know what to look for. It appears in the morning sky now and in the evening sky in spring. Trivia: the doctoral thesis of Brian May, guitarist of the rock band Queen, was on zodiacal dust.

John Mosley was Program Supervisor of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles for 27 years and is the author of “Stargazing for Beginners” and “Stargazing with Binoculars and Telescopes.” He and his wife live in St. George, where he continues to stargaze from his retirement home while serving on the advisory committee for Stellar Vista Observatory.

HEAD WRESTLING COACH Wayne High School is accepting applications for a Head Wrestling Coach.

This position will require adequate knowledge and skills to properly prepare students to participate in sports activities. Applicants must possess the ability to work and interact well with student athletes, demonstrate professional and ethical character, and possess excellent communication skills.

Applicants must commit to the appropriate amount of time and effort to facilitate effective practice and scheduled events.

Questions about the position can be answered by calling David Chappell at Wayne High School 435-425-3411.

Applications can be found on the district webpage. Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, September 7. Applications can be emailed to david.chappell@waynesd.org or taken to Wayne High School.

Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications.

THE NOOR HOTEL IN TORREY FRONT DESK PERSON / ASSISTANT MANAGER We are looking for a front desk person and an Assistant Manager.

The ideal candidate will be a person of integrity, able to multitask, strong customer skills, detailed and a great communicator. Hotel experience is preferred but we can train the right person. Pay is negotiable and this is a full time position; nights and weekends at times.

Call 435-425-2525 or stop by and fill out an application at The Noor Hotel 877 N. State Route 24, Torrey, Utah 84775. thenoorhotel@gmail.com

SERVICES

When in Need, There are Resources in Wayne and Garfield Counties

For Victims of Domestic Violence, Rape, and Sexual Assault

Canyon Creek Women's Crisis Center

Emergency Safehouse 435-865-7443 Mobile Team 435-233-5732 New Horizons Crisis Center 145 East 100 North, Richfield Office Hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Shelter is open 24 hrs, 7 days a week Phone Number 435-896-9294 Counseling Services Central Utah Counseling Richfield Office 255 S Main Street, Richfield Office Hours 435-896-8236 24 Hour Emergency Service 877-469-2822 Southwest Behavioral Health Center 601 E Center Street, Panguitch 435-676-8176 24 Hour Emergency Service 800-574-6763 Wayne Community Health Center 128 South 300 West Bicknell, 84715 435-425-3744 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

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HELP WANTED

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 September 3rd, 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 is an equal opportunity employer.

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

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

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS

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 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 Elementary Schools 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 Escalante Para-Professionals at All Schools Bus Route Driver in Boulder

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 Lisa Breinholt (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.

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.

HELP WANTED AUSTIN’S CHUCKWAGON DELI IN TORREY Austin’s ChuckWagon Deli in Torrey is looking to hire a dedicated, hardworking, responsible employee in the Deli for the season.

Please call Sheri at 435-425-3102 for more information

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

Escalante AA Meeting Call for times and locations.

435-676-3653

FOR SALE FOR SALE: 9MM PISTOLS Call Ron: 435-633-0288

sudoku Answers for this week

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

BICKNELL TOWN PART-TIME TOWN CLERK

Bicknell Town is hiring a part time Town Clerk.

Duties include: Budgeting, financial reports, record keeping, elections, payroll, recording minutes, and other tasks given by the mayor. Must be organized, self-motivated, have good communication skills, and basic computer knowledge.

Resumes can be dropped off at the Town Hall, or mailed to Bicknell Town, PO Box 96, Bicknell, UT 84715, or emailed to noreenbicknellutah@gmail.com, Resumes must be received by 1 Sept. 2021.

Connie Durfey, Town Clerk

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

SENIOR CENTER MENUS Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.

Aug. 31st

Reuben Sandwich, Piccadilly Chips, Pasta Salad, Fruit Cocktail, Left Over Dessert

Wed. Sept. 1st

TBA

Thurs.

Sept. 2nd

TBA

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

BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Aug. 31st

N/A

WED Sept. 1st THURS Sept. 2nd

Pork Chops, Cheese Potatoes, Green Beans, Carrot Salad, Applesauce, Scotcharoo Roast Beef, Potatoes & Gravy, Mixed Veggies, Jello w/ Fruit, Salad Bar, Chocolate Cake

Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666 All meals are served with milk & bread Suggested donation is $3 for seniors and $7 for those under 60 years of age.

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Courts Reverse Course on Stream Access: There is No Public Easement to Beds Crossing Private Land

by Brian Maffly, Salt Lake Tribune UTAH - A Utah judge waded deep into Mormon pioneer history to settle a longsimmering fight over stream access, this time in favor of riverside property owners.

In a stinging blow to angler and boating groups fighting for access to Utah streams, 4th District Judge Derek Pullan reversed course from his prior rulings and concluded the public has no right to walk or touch the bottoms of streams crossing private land. This is because there was no formal public easements to non-navigable streams at the time of Utah statehood, even though public access to the Provo and other Utah rivers “was at the time widely accepted and extensive.”

For more than a decade, the Utah Stream Access Coalition has contested a Utah law that enables property holders to deny public access to streams flowing through private land. Bringing suit against an exclusive resort on the banks of the upper Provo River, the coalition argued Utahns customarily accessed streambeds prior to statehood in 1896.

That argument carried the day in Pullan’s initial ruling six years ago, but on remand from the Utah Supreme Court, the judge drew a different conclusion.

“The Coalition has failed to produce any statute or other evidence of Congressional action granting a public easement in the beds of nonnavigable rivers and streams in the Utah territory,” the Heber City-based judge wrote in a ruling released Monday.

“Thus, because of the plenary power of Congress over lands in the Utah territory, public use of non-navigable river beds and stream beds in the territory between 1851 and 1869 could not create an easement dictated by law in the late 19th century.”

The historical significance of 1851 and 1869 is, respectively, the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ceding the Utah territory to the United States and the establishing of the first federal land office in Utah, which allowed settlers to acquire land for the first time.

In an email to its members Tuesday, the coalition board said it is “deeply disappointed by this decision” and it is meeting next week to determine its strategy moving forward.

What started this legal ball rolling was a 2008 state Supreme Court ruling that, ironically in light on Monday’s ruling, recognized a public easement to Utah streams since those waters belong to the state.

Because that ruling suggested people could walk into private property as long as they stayed in a stream

bed, property rights advocates pushed for a law that would enable owners to bar the public from touching privately owned streambeds.

In response to the controversy, Utah Legislature passed HB141 in 2010 and the state has been in court ever since.

Fly fishermen and boaters formed the Utah Stream Access Coalition, or USAC, and assembled teams of talented lawyers to litigate two major suits. Focusing on the Weber River, one successfully claimed that beds of streams used for floating logs at the time of Utah statehood were sovereign state-owned land, under the logic that such streams were vital to commerce.

The other targeted a stretch of the Provo, a prized trout stream, that passes through a high-end fishing resort called Victory Ranch in Woodland Valley, where the river exits the Uinta Mountains. The stream access advocates claimed that historic public use of the Provo’s streambed amounted to an easement.

Invoking the public trust doctrine, Pullan agreed and struck down Utah’s stream-access law in 2015. Public trust is a centuries-old legal concept that maintains certain natural amenities—such as coastlines, lakes, rivers and their beds— remain public domain because of their importance to commerce.

His ruling pointed out that HB141 closed access to 2,700 of Utah’s 6,400 miles of fishable streams, or 42% of the total.

But the Supreme Court remanded the case back to Pullan, instructing him to resolve a narrow “threshold question” overshadowing the entire case. Were there actual public easements to streambeds on the books at the time of statehood?

The answer is no, according to Pullan’s ruling Monday.

The access coalition had argued that Utahns’ customary use of streambeds back in 1896 should translate into a right of access decades later.

“Throughout history, until the advent of trespass laws in the mid-20th century, due to its unique religious and homogenous pioneer culture and history, Utahns freely, ubiquitously and, with few exceptions, without landowner objection or legal repercussion,

touched and utilized the beds of . . .[Utah’s rivers, streams, and lakes],” wrote coalition attorney Craig Coburn in a brief, “whether navigable with publicly-owned beds or non-navigable with privately owned beds—for any lawful purpose (e.g., fishing, baptisms, washing, bathing, swimming, floating, wading, tie/log and similar drives, installation of irrigation and mill works).”

A property rights group argued the coalition’s position —that the public enjoys free access to streambeds—represents a “wholesale deprivation” of property rights.

“Such a prescriptive right in the general public ignores the essential characteristic of private property—the right to exclude. For USAC to prevail, it must show that the right to exclude from private property did not exist prior to statehood.

It has not done so,” wrote attorney Michael Zimmerman, himself a former Utah chief justice, in a friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of the Utah Alliance to Protect Property Rights. “A close examination of statehood-era cases in Utah reveals that property owners regularly prohibited travel across their properties.”

An easement by custom may have been doctrine under English common law but that idea never took root in U.S. soil, Zimmerman observed.

“The Coalition is correct about state trespass laws in the late 19th century and early 20th century. These laws did not prohibit a member of the public from touching the privately owned bed of a nonnavigable river or stream,” Pullan concluded in his ruling.

“But the absence of civil or criminal liability for this public use does not mean that the use also gave rise to a public easement.”

Meanwhile, anglers may fish the lower 0.7-mile segment of the Provo on Victory Ranch property where the river crosses under State Road 32. This access was secured through the Division of Wildlife Resource’s Walk-in Access Program, which works with private landowners to allow people to hunt and fish on their property.

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

August 26, 2021