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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Utah Small Businesses BEAVER / GARFIELD / PIUTE / SEVIER / WAYNE COUNTIES - Small nonfarm businesses in Beaver, Garfield, Piute, Sevier and Wayne counties are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in Piute County that began May 17, 2022. “SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Garfield said. Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organiLoans Available Cont'd on page 2
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Fire Restrictions Eased in GCNRA
Despite Rains, Left Fork Fire Continues to Burn in Dixie National Forest, Full Containment Projected by August 1 by Kadi Franson
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Smoke from the Left Fork Fire settles in valley pockets as seen from Highway 63 in Bryce Canyon National Park on June 25, 2022. DIXIE N.F. - Thunderstorms and showers have helped to suppress the heat of the Left Fork Fire, which continues to creep and smolder over a 4,259-acre area. “We received some monsoonal moisture over the last 48 hours—it was not enough to put out the fire, but it did slow its progress and enable crews to approach more closely to its edge,” said Fire Mitigation
Specialist Jen Diamond. The Left Fork Fire is a human-caused fire that began on May 9th. The fire began when dormant hot spots left over from prescribed burning activities conducted by the US Forest Service reignited under dry and windy conditions. The fire was suppressed at the time, but reignited again on June 18th, fanned by extreme winds and ample fuel buildup on the
Panguitch Athletes How to Keep Recognized at Mid-Utah Radio Deer Out Annual Sports Awards Show of Your Garden and Banquet and Other Drought-related Wildlife Tips
Heather Englestead
PANGUITCH - On June 21, Mid-Utah Radio held their annual Sports Awards Show and Banquet. Panguitch was well represented. DJ Henrie (left) was awarded Volleyball Defensive Player of the Year; Kyler Bennett (not shown in picture because he is at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, for training) was awarded Boy’s Track & Field Field Athlete of the Year; and Adelaide Englestead (right) received Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year, Girls Track & Field Overall Athlete, and Female Athlete of the year. Congratulations to these fine athletes for their hard work and dedication. —Heather Englestead
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
THURS. JUNE 30 - WED. JULY 6
Partly cloudy & sunny days, with highest chances of precip on Thurs (50%) & Sun / Mon (30 / 20%). Highs in the low 80s; lows in the high 40s and low 50s. Winds variable from 11 to 16 mph.
SALT LAKE CITY - The ongoing drought may lead to more wildlife traveling into Utah neighborhoods in search of food and water. Whether you want to keep the deer from eating all your garden vegetables and flowers or whether you're interested in ways to help wildlife during this hot, dry summer, here are a few things you should know. Many wildlife species are impacted by the extreme ongoing drought conditions that Utah is facing, particularly deer. The limited availability of food and water can lead to a reduced number of newborn fawns and fewer fawns that survive their first year. The harsh conditions can also reduce the number of huntable buck deer and result in lower Wildlife Tips Cont'd on page 8
forest floor. The fire is located in the Dixie National Forest in the Kanab Creek drainage, 10 miles southwest of Bryce Canyon City. As of 8 am on June 25th, the previously evacuated residents of Bryce Woodland Estates were allowed to return. Kane County Sheriff asked that people returning to their properties remain alert in case further evacuations are needed.
The fire is currently being fought from both the air and the ground. There are 18 crews, 6 water tenders, 21 engines, 9 helicopters, and 2 dozers working to extinguish the fire, for a total of 589 personnel. More rain is forecasted, which could assist with the firefighting effort. It is currently 5% contained and projected to be completely contained by August 1, 2022.
GLEN CANYON - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is returning to Stage One Fire Restrictions. The restrictions on campfires are eased, allowing campfires in established campgrounds within established rings and below the high-water mark on Lake Powell in areas completely void of vegetation. Discharge or use any kind of fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices are always prohibited on all federal public lands. Restrictions: The following acts are prohibited until further notice: • Setting, building, maintaining, attending, or using open fire of any kind, except campfires and charcoal fires within agency approved fire pits and grills provided for in developed recreation sites and picnic areas or under permanently improved places of habitation. Campfires are also permitted below the high-water mark of Lake Powell in areas devoid of vegetation. Devices fueled by petroleum or LPG products are allowed in all locations. Fire Restrictions Cont'd on page 2
Entrada Institute's "Classic Conversation" Series Continues with Don Coombs
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Don Coombs will be the subject of the Entrada Institute's next "Classic Conversation" on July 7 at Robbers Roost in Torrey, Utah, at 6 p.m. TORREY - The Entrada Institute’s "Classic Conversations" continue through the summer, with Don Coombs being the featured guest in July. Don Gomes will engage Don Coombs in a "Classic
Conversation" at Robbers Roost, 185 South Main Street, in Torrey, Utah, on Thursday July 7 at 6 p.m. This one-hour conversation will include a limited live, in-person audience that is encouraged to ask
questions and tell stories related to the featured person. Having worked in banking for 36 years, Don Coombs is now known by many as Don Coombs Cont'd on page 2
UPCOMING EVENTS... 2022 Torrey Apple Days
July 1 - 2, 2022
2022 4th of July
July 4, 2022
Torrey, Utah Two days of family fun! Be as a bird perched on a frail branch that she feels bending beneath her; still, she sings away all the same, knowing she has wings.
—Victor Hugo
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Loans Available: SBA
eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster. —Tanya N. Garfield, Director of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West Loans Available Cont'd from page 1
zations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred. “Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 2.935 percent for businesses and 1.875 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Garfield said. By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on May 23, 2022. Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural
enterprises should contact the Farm Service Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters. Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloanassistance. sba.gov/. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. The deadline to apply for economic injury is Jan. 23, 2023. —U.S. Small Business Administration
Fire Restrictions:
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is returning to Stage One Fire Restrictions. The restrictions on campfires are eased, allowing campfires in established campgrounds within established rings and below the high-water mark on Lake Powell in areas completely void of vegetation. Fire Restrictions Cont'd from page 1
• Smoking, except in an enclosed vehicle or a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material down to mineral soil. • Discharge or use any kind of fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices. They are always prohibited on all federal public lands. The following persons are exempt from the order: • Those persons with a permit authorizing the otherwise prohibited act, or in those areas authorized by written posted notice in the area of operation. Permits may be obtained from
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. • Any federal, state, or local officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty. • Area Description: All lands within the boundaries of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument Fire restrictions in state parks and incorporated city areas vary by location; check with local officials. Please check the specific fire restrictions with the respective land management agency before visiting. For more specific information go to www.utahfireinfo.gov and www.wildlandfire.az.gov —National Park Service
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Wayne County Commission by Lisa Jeppson
June 20 WAYNE COUNTY - During the Wayne County Commission meeting of June 20, 2022, Commissioners Wood, Brian and Blackburn were in attendance. The agenda for the commission meeting was accepted and approved, as were minutes from the June 6, 2022 meeting. The first order of business was presented by Fremont resident Robert Mascaro and Wayne County Treasurer/ Recorder Colleen Allen. Mr. Mascaro would like to adjust his five acres to include three one-acre lots for future development by his children. This request was approved and accepted. The next agenda item was a presentation and discussion with representatives from Brown Brothers Construction, regarding the award of a bid for chip sealing the Big Rocks/Airport Road which was opened at the May 16, 2022 commission meeting. Bids that were received and opened that day were from CKC, Brown Brothers Construction and Hale Sand & Gravel. According to the official Wayne County Commission meeting minutes from that day, “After review and discussion of the bids submitted, Commissioner Blackburn made a motion to accept the bid from Hales Sand and Gravel. Brown Brothers Construction’s bid was incomplete because it did not include preparing the road surface, testing, or striping of the roadway. Hales Sand and Gravel’s bid was 10 cents more than Brown Brothers but since Brown Brothers’s bid was not complete it was rejected.” Brown Brothers’ representatives [this report was prepared from a recording and the representatives were not verbally named] were present to take issue with commission-
ers with the way the bids were prepared and opened, and for a lack of communication from the county to them as a potential contractor on the project to offer an opportunity to clarify any potential necessary details or questions related to the bid. Brown Brothers representatives said their bid did in fact include the items requested but that because the way the bid request language was framed, their response was not itemized. “First of all, the project was put out very vaguely. Not to say that you have to hire an engineer to do it, but I think that more research needs to be done and it needs to be done professionally,” said one of the Brown Brothers representatives. Michael Olsen, attorney for Wayne County was contacted by phone during the meeting, and was asked by commissioners what their options were for proceeding given this new information. Attorney Olson indicated that he is going to look over the bids and write up a contract and award it to the “lowest bidder.” Other business: • Mileage and meal reimbursements: Wayne County is going to adopt the rates that are laid out by the State of Utah. Mileage rates will be $0.56 per mile if using your private car, and $0.38 if a county vehicle is available. Meal Reimbursement will be adjusted to $11 for breakfast, $14 for lunch, and $20 for dinner. A motion was accepted and approved. • Vouchers were approved and accepted. The Wayne County Commission meets the first and third Monday of every month at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa.
Goings on... Escalante Artist Harriet Priska to Hold Open House at Anasazi State Park Museum in Boulder on July 2
Don Coombs: Don Coombs,
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vice-president of Cache Valley Bank. He has watched banking change over those nearly four decades, and his family’s banking history goes even further back. Coombs served as Torrey Ward Bishop for five years, and he has been Watermaster for the east side of Teasdale Irrigation for thirty years. Just as the banking industry has changed, water needs and availability have also seen dramatic changes over the years. Don will be encouraged to talk about the origins of his family in Wayne County, which date back to 1887. The changes he’s seen and what
the future might hold will be fascinating topics of conversation, but there will be more. Don Coombs has done all this, but did you know… "Classic Conversations" are produced and moderated by Don Gomes, vice-president of the Entrada Institute. Gomes 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 protocols for COVID there. Events are also livestreamed at Entrada Institute on Facebook. —Entrada Institute
Illustration by Harriet Priska
"Lower Calf Creek Falls" by Escalante-based artist Harriet Priska. Priska will hold an open house for her latest exhibition at the Anasazi State Park Museum in Boulder, Utah, on July 2, 2022. BOULDER - Harriet Priska, of Serenidad Gallery in Escalante, will be greeting friends and discussing her paintings of Anasazi, Fremont and Paiute pictographs, petroglyphs, pottery and ruins and her recent work—"The People Who Were Here and the Land They Lived in"—at an artist open house at the Anasazi State Park Museum on Saturday, July 2, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The exhibit continues until September 9, 2022. —Harriet Priska
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who is vice-president of Cache Valley Bank and has worked in banking for 36 years, will be the subject of the next "Classic Conversation," hosted by the Entrada Institute, at Robbers Roost on July 7, 2022, at 6 p.m.
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Entrada Sunset Series Provides Soundtrack to Independence Day Weekend in Torrey with 3 Musical Groups TORREY - Music will rule the evenings for the Independence Day/Torrey Apple Days weekend. The Entrada Sunset Series hosts three groups that are sure to bring a musical smile to your face. On Friday, July 1, Quickfire Band (Lite) performs. The Quickfire Band is based in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The whole band couldn’t get to Torrey, but the heart and soul, Ann and Bill Holbrook, will. Ann plays guitar and sings; Bill plays pedal steel guitar, country’s signature instrument. The Quickfire (lite) repertoire includes classic country hits like Walking After Midnight, Jackson, and Crazy. Others include Boot Scootin’ Boogie and Flip, Flop, ‘n Fly. You can sing, dance, and learn a bit about the steel pedal guitar, one of the world’s most complex musical instruments. Saturday, July 2, brings Vada Wave to the Entrada stage at Robbers Roost. Grounded in Alternative Rock and R&B/Pop, Vada Wave is composed of former The Used guitarist Quinn Allman and Singer-Songwriter, Megan Joy. Megan was a top ten finalist on American Idol season 8. The two combine Rock and Pop elements with raw instruments fused with electronic influence. The performance will highlight their acoustic repertoire. This is a new and youthful program that appeals to all music lovers. Besides being musical partners, Megan and Quinn are happily married and feel fortunate to explore all areas of music, art and life together. The Bristlecones, a Wayne County band, plays rock 'n' roll, blues, and country. Some songs are familiar,
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Vada Wave will be one of three musical acts playing during the Torrey Independence Day weekend for the Entrada Institute's Sunset Series. They will play the Entrada stage at Robbers Roost on July 2, 2022. others are obscure, but the band's goal is to approach them all with enthusiasm and a sense of humor. They take the stage on Sunday, July 3. The band continues its quest to combine Caribbean music and cowboy music into a seamless new style that melds Island rhythms with tales of the wide-open West. You’ll hear some new beach songs in this show plus new bad jokes! The Bristlecones are
made up of Hawk Thurber (aka Don Gomes), C. Graham Nickel (aka Robert Marc) and Cliff Wingate (aka Barry Scholl). All performances begin at 7:30 pm and will be on the outdoor stage at Robbers Roost, 185 W Main Street in Torrey. Shows are free. Go to www.entradainstitute.org to reserve a spot. Bring a lawn chair. Stake your place for the weekend. —Entrada Institute
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BLM, Forest Service and Five Tribes of the Bears Ears Commission Commit to Historic Co-management of Bears Ears National Monument
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On June 18, 2022, the new Bears Ears National Monument sign was unveiled on Highway 261 after a signing ceremony with the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, and the five Tribes of the Bears Ears Commission took place to formalize and celebrate their partnership for co-management of the Bears Ears National Monument. WHITE MESA - At a signing ceremony on Saturday, June 18, 2022, the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, and the five Tribes of the Bears Ears Commission formalized and celebrated their partnership for co-management of the Bears Ears National Monument. After signing the cooperative agreement formally recognizing their strong working relationship, the parties travelled to Highway 261 to unveil the Bears Ears National Monument sign, which includes insignias of the Hopi Tribe, Navajo Nation, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, and the Pueblo of Zuni. “We are so pleased to celebrate this unique partnership between Tribal Nations and federal agencies to manage and protect the remarkable and sacred Bears Ears landscape,” said BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning. “This is an important step as we move forward together to ensure that Tribal expertise and traditional perspectives remain at the forefront of our joint decisionmaking for the Bears Ears National Monument. This type of true co-management will serve as a model for our work to honor the nation-to-nation relationship in the future.” “It’s an honor for the Department of Agriculture to sign
this one-of-a-kind cooperative agreement,” said USDA’s Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Dr. Homer Wilkes. “This agreement outlines a common vision for management of Bear Ears National Monument and protection of these sacred lands that are important to so many.” “Today [June 18, 2022], instead of being removed from a landscape to make way for a public park, we are being invited back to our ancestral homelands to help repair them and plan for a resilient future. We are being asked to apply our traditional knowledge to both the natural and humancaused ecological challenges, drought, erosion, visitation, etc.,” said Bears Ears Commission Co-Chair and Lieutenant Governor of Zuni Pueblo Carleton Bowekaty “What can be a better avenue of restorative justice than giving Tribes the opportunity to participate in the management of lands their ancestors were removed from?” To support the work that the five Tribes will perform under this agreement and through their representatives on the Bears Ears Commission, the BLM and U.S. Forest Service also announced that they will provide resources to each Tribe through a separate process.
On October 8, 2021, President Biden issued Proclamation 10285, which restored the Bears Ears National Monument, and recognized the importance of knowledge of Tribal Nations in managing the monument by reconstituting the Bears Ears Commission as established by President Obama in 2016, consisting of one elected officer each from the five Tribes. The BLM and the U.S. Forest Service jointly manage the monument and will prepare a management plan for federal lands within the 1.36 millionacre boundaries of the Bears Ears National Monument working cooperatively with the Tribal members of the Bears Ears Commission to protect and restore the monument objects and values. Bears Ears National Monument has a rich cultural heritage and is sacred to many Native American Tribes who rely on these lands for traditional and ceremonial uses. There are also world-class opportunities for scenic driving, photography, rock climbing, hiking, biking, camping, paleontological exploration, and wildlife viewing. Learn more at https://www.blm.gov/ programs/national-conservation-lands/utah/bears-earsnational-monument. —U.S. Department of the Interior
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Wills, Trusts, and More
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by Jeffery J. McKenna Even if your children are grown with families of their own, you can probably remember scenes of sibling rivalry when they were younger. In some families, the competition continues into adulthood; for others, it decreases as children mature. But it can all come flooding back while trying to divide up your estate after your death, as your children argue over who gets what. If you die without a will or trust, a court will decide, based on state law, who will inherit your property. The result could well be contrary to your wishes. You have worked hard and accumulated assets—house, car, jewelry, investments, family heirlooms, etc. It is risky to simply expect your children to divide your assets evenly or work the distribution out for themselves. It is sure to create problems and mount expenses of probate, and your heirs will have to put up with court-appointed people making the family decisions. While many people worry about the federal estate tax, the truth is most of us won’t have a tax problem under the current tax laws. But there is another tax that should be considered when formulating your estate
plan—the “family tax.” The family tax should be of great concern. It is the emotional “tax” of the hard feelings paid by children and grandchildren when you do not express your wishes legally. It is also the financial price paid by charities that you would have gifted some of your assets to. You can make it easy on yourself and your loved ones by taking a few simple steps to ensure that your estate is in order. Whatever the size of your estate, large or small, the first step is to have your intentions put in writing. You can do this either in a basic will or a will plus the trust documents that will be needed to carry out your wishes. An estate planning professional can help you make the best decision for your individual financial and family situation. Once you have a plan in place, it is usually a good idea to discuss your wishes with your family. If a family member has questions about the details, or has any quibbles, you can explain your reasons for structuring your estate plan as you have. Often a simple and direct explanation that makes sense to your family will set their minds at ease, and prevent future hard feelings. While
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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 whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 20 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW. BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM, he would enjoy hearing from you. your family shouldn’t dictate your actions, they should be informed about them. It is also a good idea to discuss division of your personal property. The method of making a list with a description of the property items and who you’d like to have them —with input from your children—can alleviate any hard feelings later. Putting together an estate plan is not as daunting as it might seem at first, and it pays big dividends in the long run. Not having an estate plan in place can cost you not only in dollars and cents, but could also cost you family discord.
A new patient had just been brought to the med/surg floor from the ER. She was a very nice little lady around eighty years old. I introduced myself and told her I would be helping her throughout the shift. About halfway through my introduction she stopped me, pulled me close, and said, "I am going to tell all my lady friends that this is the place to come, because they have the cutest male workers! I finished my spiel, and with a skip in my step, rushed into the nursing station to brag about my compliment. After I finished, a giggling RN whispered to me, "Ryan, that patient is 90 percent clinically blind."
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When I asked the man how he became a ditch-digger, he said he just fell into it.
Today's Thought
All I ask is a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
Scale
Having avoided the scale for a few years, my husband finally got up the nerve to climb aboard. Unable to read the numbers, he got off to grab his eyeglasses and stepped back on. "What do you know?" he called out. "These glasses weigh 50 pounds."
sudoku To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9
Passing Cars
On the way to a funeral, I traveled through some dense fog, and for safety's sake, put on my headlights. When I returned to the car, it wouldn't start because I had forgotten to turn off the lights. I went back to the funeral home to ask for some help and was met at the door by the undertaker. "My car is dead" I said. "Sorry, lady," he replied. "We don't bury cars."
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THEME: Classic Children's Books ACROSS 1. Kitchen boss 5. Churchill's "so few" 8. Epochs 12. "Watch out!" on a golf course 13. East of Java 14. *Pinocchio's state of being 15. Hard currency 16. Emanation 17. TV and radio 18. *Mr. Popper's birds 20. Newspaper piece 21. *Like "Goosebumps Classic" 22. "What?" 23. *Richard Scarry's Things That Go 26. Oxygenate, as in lawn 29. Skin cyst 30. Middle Eastern meat dish, pl. 33. Antonym of "yup" 35. Dispatch boat 37. Female sheep 38. Throat infection 39. Searching for E.T. org. 40. *"I think I can, I think I can...", e.g. 42. *"____ Spot run!" 43. Accounting journal 45. *The Plaza Hotel resident of kids' book fame 47. Long, long time 48. Caffeine-containing nut trees 50. Off-color 52. *Ludwig Bemelmans' Parisian boarding school resident 55. Middle Eastern porter 56. Movie "____ Brockovich" 57. Karl of politics 59. In a cold manner 60. Obscenity 61. Middle of March 62. Fringe benefit 63. *Side for Green Eggs 64. Put in the outbox
DOWN 1. Chlorofluorocarbon, abbr. 2. Obstacle to jump through 3. Great Lake 4. Tiny fox with large ears 5. Two halves of a diameter 6. Like one in isolation cell 7. Evergreen trees 8. *Babar, e.g. 9. Thumb-up catch 10. Full of enthusiasm 11. *"The Little Mermaid" domain 13. Stock exchange, in Paris 14. Affair, to Emmanuel Macron 19. Michael Douglas' 1987 greedy role 22. "For ____ a jolly ..." 23. *Clement Clark Moore's famous beginning 24. Live it up 25. Join forces 26. Aid in crime
27. Bodies 28. *Athos', Porthos' and Aramis' swords 31. *Corduroy or Paddington 32. Stiff grass bristle 34. *D'Artagnan's sword 36. *It ends, according to Shel Silverstein 38. North American purple berry 40. ____ at Work, band 41. Give in 44. Worshipful 46. Isis' brother and husband 48. Cause and effect cycle? 49. Abhorrence 50. RBG's collar, e.g. 51. Arabic for commander 52. Screen 53. Lymphatic swelling 54. Like certain Steven 55. Senior's fragile body part 58. New York time Solution on page 10
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O bituaries Carl B. Boyd, Jr.
TROPIC - Carl B. Boyd, Jr., 82, died Saturday, June 18, 2022, at his home in Franklin, Kentucky. He was born on September 21, 1939, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, to Carl Best and Hazel Mason Boyd, who preceded him in death. Carl attended Mt. Sterling schools and then received a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Michigan, followed by a Master’s Degree in History from the University of Kentucky. After teaching at Henderson Community College for 17 years, he returned to the University of Kentucky and received his Juris Doctorate degree with High Distinction. For the next 30 plus years, he practiced law, first in Henderson, Kentucky, and then in Tropic, Utah. Carl never really retired, but for some years had a “help your neighbors” practice. He maintained his interest in history, writing a history of his hometown and then a history of the electric cooperative in Utah on whose board he served for almost 15 years before health problems forced a move back to Kentucky. Carl loved to travel and was a lifelong railroad enthusiast and an avid nature photographer. He joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in 1997 and held various callings, especially loving his many years as a Sunday School teacher. He loved others and tried, however imperfectly, to show others the love that Christ showed us. He loved his time in Tropic, Utah, finding a second hometown there full of warm, welcoming people. He had hoped to live out his years there looked over by the pink mountain and his neighbors. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Franklin Boyd. Survivors include his true love, best friend, and constant companion of 47 years, Mary-Miller Clarke Boyd; his treasured three children, John C. Cheshire, III, of Lexington, Kentucky, Emily Mason Boyd Naylor (Adam) of Hunchy, Queensland, Australia, and Katherine Clarke Boyd Carter of Russellville, Kentucky; his dearly loved twelve grandchildren, Carl-Thomas Boyd Carter, Madeline Cheshire, Soul Naylor, Allyson Cheshire, Hadden Carter, Willow Carter, Lake Carter, Riley Naylor, Maya Hazel Naylor, Nara Carter, Zola Carter, and Harper Naylor. Visitation was from 11 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. (CST) Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home, 604 Center Street, Henderson, Kentucky 42420. Services were at 12:30 p.m. (EST) Monday, June 27, 2022, at Taul Funeral Home, 109 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, where visitation was from 10 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Carl B. Boyd History Scholarship Fund, C/O SBSU, Box B, Tropic, Utah 84776. Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com.
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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Oh my! Wasn’t the Panguitch Balloon Festival really something this year? At 3 in the afternoon, the wind was really blowing, and I-of-littlefaith thought it was going to be another blow out. But by 5, the wind died down, the ballooners did their thing, and the weather couldn’t have been better. Most of my daughter Kelly’s family was here, and we went downtown to get some food. It is always nice to see people that we haven’t seen for a long time, and you had to ask the names of some of the younger ones because they are twenty years older and their looks have changed so much. There was a race that started off this morning, but I haven’t heard who won. However, the Panguitch Lions Club’s breakfast really went well, and they fed over fourhundred people in three hours. I talked to Ralph Perkins at the Cowboy's Smokehouse, and he wanted to thank the Lions for their breakfast because his place was packed, and Kenny Ray’s was also filled. He said he didn’t know what they would have done with 400 more customers. The music on Main Street was a little on the wild side, thanks to our own Cheryl Church and Jerom Henrie. It’s hard to believe Jerom is still in high school. Someday, we will see him in
concert. I did run into several people that have moved away. Bret Taylor was down from Alaska, and their family is doing really well—Bret was a Bishop in the 3rd Ward. Also, Bruce Williams and his wife were here from the SLC area. Bruce used to be the business manager for Garfield County School District. Most of the people were just here for the festival and to have fun, and I didn’t know many of them. All in all, it was a fun day, with lots of things to do. There is not much time off before the next big event; July 4th will be on a Monday this year, which means a three day holiday and lots of tourists here. Again, the day starts off with the firefighters blasting off their cannons on your front lawn at 6 a.m. If you are in the motel business, you might want to warn your customers about them. The Panguitch Lions will have their “all-youcan-eat” at the Zions Bank building. It will start at 7:30 a.m. and go till 9:30; bring your kids and enjoy the food. Don’t forget the kid’s bike parade; you can decorate your bikes and ATVs, and anyone can come to show their spirit. The parade runs down Main Street for about three blocks, and they turn around and come back. With our area being so dry, please don’t buy fireworks. Just come down to
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Panguitch City Park and enjoy the fireworks display by the firefighters. It is the best fireworks show in southern Utah, and we just sit out in our backyard and watch the goings on. In the old days, when special fireworks went off, the people used to honk their horns in appreciation. This display is monitored, and the firefighters are trained on how to light them. So, save your money and maybe someone’s home. The next big event will be the 24th. It will be marked by one of the biggest parades in southern Utah. The 24th will be on a Sunday. It is a State holiday, and I don’t know when it will be celebrated. It is a three-day holiday and that will be Saturday - Monday. Most of the time, it is celebrated on Saturday. So, wait a week or two and get your floats ready. As I have stated before, Saudi Arabia is no friend of the U.S. It has formed a golf tournament league of their own. Some of the world’s top golfers have traded their principles for obscene wealth. Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson and Sergio Garcia are among a few golfers who have joined the Saudi funded LIV Golf series. Phil Mickelson got $200 million to leave the PGA; he has lost all of his sponsors. Jack Nicolas and Tiger Woods were offered $300 million and $500 million to go with them and turned them down. The ultra-rich Saudis have been so successful in buying people because there’s always someone willing to be bought. This league only will be playing six matches, and many, many millions will be spent on the games, with no chance to be successful without any TV contract. They are simply “buying” the reputation
of admired golfers to make “a murderous regime”seem more appealing. It was the same thing for Russia, China and Nazi Germany wanting to host the Olympics. It is called "sports washing." Saudi Arabia’s reputation for human rights violations is so richly earned, and not even soul-selling pro golfers can make it go away. (From The New York Times, USA and The Washington Post.) With these temperatures, you need to get into fishing soon. Last year, the lake got so warm that a red algae set in, and the fish tasted terrible. The fish are biting at Otter Creek, as well as at the lake. I hope that you got your ballot last Tuesday. Only GOP members got a ballot, and they had a choice regarding the State Senate seat. I always want to know what an incumbent has done in his time in office. Did you make Utah better or Garfield County or did he just sit around and just vote "no" on everything but tax cuts for the one % ers. I understand that Panguitch has received an $800,000 grant to increase the water lines from 5” to 8” in the area that is behind the cemetery. I know someone who lives in that area and says that you can’t brush your teeth and flush the toilet at the same time. So, good going, Panguitch City. In four years, our country will be celebrating 250 years as a country founded on the beliefs that all people are treated equally, and in the freedom for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The smallest deed is greater than the grandest intention. Mack O.
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They were married in the LDS church in Hatch, Utah, on June 30, 1972. They have 5 children: Misti (Chris), Heather (Chuck), Carsen (Charlie), Lantz (Lydia), and Nikolas. They have 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. They will be celebrating their anniversary at their home in Hatch with friends and family.
GROVER - Walter Ernest Hanks, 84, of Grover, Utah, left this earthly life surrounded by his family on June 23, 2022. He was born on January 7, 1938, to Urban Van and Lena Gwen Allen Hanks. He grew up in Grover, Utah, with his 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Walt married his sweetheart, Shirley Chappell from Lyman, Utah, in the Manti Temple, on October 10, 1964. Together they had 6 children that they loved and adored. Walt served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in the Cook Islands. Upon his return, he worked for the U.S. Forest Service for over 30 years before retiring. Walt earned a bachelor’s degree in Range Science from Utah State University. Walt loved farming, which he devoted a lifetime to, along with genealogy, temple work, and spending time with his family. Walt is survived by his wife Shirley of 58 years, son Kerry (Christine) Hanks, daughter Becky (Eric) Rebentisch, son Corey (Annaleesa) Hanks, son Darcy (Carrie) Hanks, daughter Hayley Hanks, daughter Angela Hanks, sister Mary Ellen Potter, sister Raema Christensen, 23 grandchildren, 11 greatgrandchildren, many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family. Walt was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend to all. Walt was preceded in death by his father Urban Van Hanks, his mother Lena Gwen Hanks, and brothers Gordon, Sterling, and Maynard Hanks. A special thanks to Springer Turner Funeral Home for their loving care and support. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 1, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. at 89 E Main Street, Torrey, Utah. A viewing will be from 11:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. on the same day. Walt will be laid to rest at the Grover Cemetery following the funeral services. Services are under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Homes of Richfield and Salina, Utah. Online guestbook at www.springerturner.com
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July 4 - July 10 by John Mosley The Sky Report is presented as a public service by the Stellar Vista Observatory, a nonprofit organization based in Kanab, Utah, which provides opportunities for people to observe, appreciate, and comprehend our starry night sky. Additional information is at www.stellarvistaobservatory.org. Send questions and comments to John@StargazingAdventures.org.
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On the 10th, the nearly-full moon is five moon-diameters from the bright orange star Antares and both will fit within the field-of-view of any binoculars. Which features on the moon can you identify with your eye? with binoculars? There’s nothing to see, but the Earth at aphelion—its farthest point from the sun— at 1:10 am MDT on the 4th, when the distance from the center of the earth to the center of the sun is 94,509,598 miles. This is 3.4% farther than when we are closest to the sun in January. It’s warm now in the northern hemisphere because our hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, which rides high in the sky, and because our days are long. Seasons are reversed in the Southern Hemisphere because at the same time, they are tilted away from the sun (we can’t both be tilted in the same direction!), and their days are short. There is no reason why aphelion has to occur in our summer, and in fact, it doesn’t always; it slips around the calendar in a roughly 23,000-year cycle (Google “earth apsidal precession.”). This week, the only real movement in the evening sky is the moon, which grows from a thick crescent to nearly full. Astronomers express the phase of the moon as its “age,” which is the number of days since it was new. The moon was new at 8:52 p.m. MDT on June 28, and so at 9 p.m. on the 4th, its age is 5.4 days. On the 10th, its age is 11.7 days. When full, at 12:38 p.m. on July 13, its age will be 14.7 days, which
is one-half a lunar month as measured from new moon to new moon. This week, the moon passes from Leo through Virgo, then Libra, Scorpius, and, then, spending a few hours in Ophiuchus. According to the way modern astronomers divide the sky, the moon is in Ophiuchus, the Serpent Bearer or Healer, for only 7 hours on the 10th, roughly from 3:30 - 10:30 p.m., when it has an age of 11.7 days. That night, the moon is a scant 2½°, or five moon-diameters, from Antares, the brightest star in Scorpius and one of the brightest stars in the sky. You’ll see both together in any binoculars, and binoculars will help bring out the orange color of Antares. “Antares” means “rival of Mars,” as it rivals Mars in the redness of its color. The morning sky is littered with planets: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, strung in a line in that order from east to west. Venus is by
far the brightest; rising a full two hours before the sun, it is still quite low in morning twilight. Jupiter is not as bright but looks brighter because you see it against a darker sky. Jupiter is half-way up the southeastern sky in morning twilight. Mars is three magnitudes fainter, or 1/15th as bright, but that’s still as bright as the brighter stars. Mars is 20-some degrees to the east of Jupiter. Saturn is the same brightness as Mars, and it’s a full 40-plus degrees to the west of Jupiter. Remember that the width of your fist held at arm’s length is about 10°. 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.
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Utah Office of Tourism Encourages Photographers to Capture the State’s Night Sky in International Astrophotography Contest SALT LAKE CITY The Utah Office of Tourism (UOT) is sponsoring the International Dark-Sky Association’s third-annual Capture the Dark Sky Photography Contest open through July 21, 2022. “Growing up in Utah, I always looked up at the dark skies in wonder and awe,” stated International Dark-Sky Association Director of Engagement Bettymaya Foott. “It’s an honor now for IDA to partner with Visit Utah to promote the amazing dark skies there and support their incredible efforts to protect the stunning beauty for future generations.” Utah has the highest concentration of designated Dark Sky Places in the world. The International DarkSky Association (IDA), an award-winning conservation program that recognizes communities that strive to preserve the beauty of the night, has designated 24 Dark Sky Places in the state. In addition, Utah’s Gov. Spencer J. Cox has twice declared April as Utah Dark Skies Month. Astrotourism and dark sky messaging complement the tourism Red Emerald Strategic Plan, which aims to elevate life in Utah through responsible tourism stewardship. Exploration of the night sky is an experience that allows for a deeper appreciation for Utah, the darkness and its positive effects on the environment, humans and our sense of places. All Utahns and visitors share a role in preserving the state’s natural beauty through responsible recreation, keeping the sights
and sounds of nature easy and welcoming to enjoy. “Our office is proud to sponsor IDA's Capture the Dark photography contest and thrilled by the inclusion of the Utah Dark Sky category,” stated Bianca Lyon, Community and Partner Relations Director for the Utah Office of Tourism. “Utah State Parks, our national parks and community partners have shown tremendous leadership and vision in preserving the night sky throughout the state. This is a unique opportunity to invite photographers of all ages and skill levels to come to Utah to capture the beauty of the night sky." Of the nine categories open for submission, one has been designated specifically as “Utah Dark Skies.” Other categories, to be judged by a panel of world-class astrophotographers, include: • Connecting to the Dark - Experiencing a natural night provides perspective, inspiration, and leads us to reflect on our humanity and place in the universe. • International Dark Sky Place - Over 170 protected lands and municipalities around the world have been certified by IDA as an International Dark Sky Place creating havens for astrophotographers. • The Impact of Light Pollution - Light pollution can have significant impacts on the environment, human health, and our access to the night sky. This category also includes images of terrible lighting, glare bombs, etc. • The Bright Side of Lighting - Light pollution can
give artificial lighting a bad reputation, but lighting that follows IDA’s Principles for Responsible Outdoor Light can be beautiful, healthy, and functional. • Creatures of the Night Light pollution doesn’t only erase our view of the stars, scientific evidence suggests that artificial light at night has negative and deadly effects on wildlife including amphibians, birds, insects, and mammals. • Deep Sky - For thousands of years, humans have looked to the night sky and wondered what is out there. Today, we can take photos of deep space objects from our own backyards. Share a photo of an object(s) such as nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters. • The Mobile Photographer - No big camera? No problem! Share a shot from any of the above categories taken with a cell phone, tablet, or GoPro. No DSLR, mirrorless camera, or drone shots. • Youth - Share a shot for any of the above categories taken by someone 17 years old or younger. Winners of each category will receive a prize package that includes a feature in IDA’s Nightscape publication, the IDA blog and social media, an IDA membership, IDA and Visit Utah swag, and a Peak Design Field Pouch. Additionally, one photograph will be presented with a “People’s Choice Award” based on votes by the public. This winner will receive a prize package that includes a $250.00 gift card to B&H, a feature in IDA’s Nightscape publication, the IDA blog and social media, an IDA membership, and IDA and Visit Utah swag. Review the official contest rules and eligible photographs at capturethedark.darksky.org. To learn more, visit the official website for the photography contest at capturethedark.darksky.org. —Utah Office of Tourism
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Salt Lake City, Others Sue EPA for Stronger Ozone Protections by Mark Richardson, Utah News Connection
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Salt Lake City and its surrounding region are among the Top 10 worst in the country for toxic ozone pollution. SALT LAKE CITY - A group of health and environmental advocates has sued the Environmental Protection Agency over its failure to enforce air-pollution protections in 30 large cities across the country. The lawsuit, filed by Earthjustice, claims the agency did not enforce its own regulations to reduce toxic ozone levels. The cities, including Salt Lake City, Denver, Phoenix and Las Vegas, all rank among the most polluted in the country. The Healthy Environmental Alliance of Utah, also known as HEAL Utah, is a plaintiff in the suit. Executive Director Lexi Tuddenham said nothing is getting done while communities and natural areas along the Wasatch Range continue to endure toxic air pollution. "This particular suit
came to our attention," said Tuddenham, "and we decided to become a part of it because it directly affects the way we, as Utahns, can live our lives, and the way that we not only can, site businesses and have economic opportunities, but just basic quality of life." The EPA missed a February deadline to certify whether the cities had met standards set forth in the 2015 Clean Air Act. Other plaintiffs include Downwinders at Risk, The Alliance of Nurses for Clean Environments and the Sierra Club. Tuddenham said while the area's year-round "brown cloud" affects everyone in the region, it falls hardest on lowincome areas and communities of color. "We also know that people need to be protected," said Tuddenham, "and that the communities that are most
affected within that change need to have access to the resources that they need to continue to live their lives." She said while cities and the states are also responsible for enforcing clean-air regulations, federal intervention is needed to bring those in noncompliance up to standards. "The EPA is the standard and the backbone for what needs to happen," said Tuddenham. "And without them enforcing their own rules, essentially, and sticking to their own timeline, we can't move forward." The American Lung Association ranks the Salt Lake City, Denver, Phoenix and Las Vegas metro areas among those with the highest levels of toxic ozone, with Salt Lake and Phoenix also among the worst for particulate pollution.
Wildlife Tips: Often people's good intentions wind up
doing more harm than good for the wildlife. It can also be really dangerous when deer, moose or bears become habituated and lose their fear of people.—Covy Jones, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Wildlife Section Chief
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Drought can lead to wildlife wandering into neighborhoods in search of food and water. It may be tempting to feed them, but the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources states that this could lead to unsafe situtations for the animals and for people. Wildlife Tips
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overall deer population numbers. Drought can also impact antler growth for buck deer because a sparse food supply provides fewer nutrients, which bucks need to grow antlers. Pregnant does also struggle with the decreased food supply during drought years, and if their body condition is poor during pregnancy, their male offspring may have relatively smaller antlers, even after reaching maturity. How to reduce conflicts with deer in your garden In order to find alternate food sources, deer and other big game animals may end up in people's yards or gardens this summer. If you want to try to save your plants and want to minimize any property damage from these wildlife visits, here are a few tips: • Building an 8-foot fence around your garden or yard is the most effective method, and is often the only reliable way to keep deer out of your garden. • Another fairly effective technique is to install a
motion-activated sprinkler. • You can also try planting unpalatable vegetation around the perimeter of your garden to deter deer from eating additional plants. Visit the DWR website for deer-friendly landscaping ideas if you live in an area frequented by big game animals. Help wildlife during a drought by not feeding them While some people may want to prevent deer and other wildlife from eating their lawns or gardens, others may be looking for ways they can help hungry and thirsty animals this summer. While it may be tempting to provide feed or water for these animals, it can lead to unsafe situations for the animals and people. "The best way you can help wildlife is by letting animals stay wild," Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Wildlife Section Chief Covy Jones said. "Don't approach them, and don't try to feed them. These animals have evolved to be able to survive numerous weather conditions and to make it on their own.
Often people's good intentions wind up doing more harm than good for the wildlife. It can also be really dangerous when deer, moose or bears become habituated and lose their fear of people." If you notice deer or elk that look sickly, are injured or are acting aggressively, you should report it to the nearest DWR office. If you encounter a cougar that has killed something in a neighborhood or yard—or it is exhibiting aggressive or threatening behavior—you should report it. If you see a bear in a residential area within the foothills or canyons, you should only contact the DWR if the animal is being aggressive or if it is getting into trash, fruit trees or causing damage. You should definitely report a bear that has wandered into lower-elevation areas and is within city limits or in a heavily-populated area. Visit the DWR website to learn about other common wildlife scenarios where you should contact the DWR. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
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‘The System is at a Tipping Point’: Feds Say Unprecedented Cuts Needed to Balance Colorado River Water Budget, Prop Up Lake Powell by Zak Podmore, The Salt Lake Tribune
An aerial view of Navajo Canyon on Lake Powell, Thursday, April 14, 2022. LAKE POWELL - The savings accounts are running dry, and it’s time to make big budget cuts. That was the message Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton delivered to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, speaking about water use in the Colorado River basin. “The system is at a tipping point,” Touton said. Lake Mead and Lake Powell, the nation’s two largest reservoirs, are at or near historic lows after a two-decade-long megadrought that has been linked to climate change. “Unprecedented is now the reality and the normal in which Reclamation must manage our systems,” she said. “A warmer, drier West is what we are seeing today.” In order to protect critical reservoir levels in 2023, Touton said, between 2 and 4 million acre-feet of additional water conservation will likely be needed. Cuts of that magnitude would be the biggest in the 100-year history of the Colorado River Compact, which laid the groundwork in 1922 for dividing the river’s water between seven Southwestern states, 30 tribal nations and Mexico. According to preliminary water use estimates, the Upper Basin states of Utah, Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico collectively used 3.5 million acre-feet of Colorado River water last year, down from 4.5 million acre-feet the year prior. Amy Haas, the executive director of the Colorado River Authority of Utah, said if 2 to 4 million acre-feet must be conserved, the Lower Basin states of California, Arizona and Nevada will have to do the heaviest lifting because they use the vast majority of the water. “The Commissioner’s announcement shows that the federal government is ready to act, especially with respect to reducing uses in the three Lower Basin states,” Haas said in an email. “This is encouraging but is yet another quick and temporary fix designed to chase dire hydrology in the short-term.” Haas said that longerterm solutions are needed to adapt to rapidly changing conditions in the basin. “The need for a sustainable solution,” she continued, “is especially urgent given that the Colorado River system is vastly out of balance — far more water is being used, especially by the Lower Basin states, than is available due to the current drought of record and climate change impacts. She noted that the Lower Basin states and Mexico used
10 million acre-feet of water last year, according to the provisional estimates, nearly three times the Upper Basin’s use when the river supplied only 6.3 million acre-feet due to near-record low runoff in 2021. Since 2000, the river’s average annual flow has been 8.4 million acre-feet, and the amount of water stored in Lake Powell and Lake Mead has fallen by, on average, 2 million acre-feet annually. But Tanya Trujillo, assistant secretary for water and science with the Department of the Interior, said Thursday that all of the Colorado River states will have to play a role in the reductions, which will likely amount to “massive reductions in water use.” “We need to be taking action in all states, in all sectors, and in all available ways,” Trujillo said at a water conference hosted by the University of Colorado’s Getches-Wilkinson Center. “We’re going to likely be in a situation of doing things we’ve never done before, and we’ll have to have the guts to be able to move forward in some of these situations.” The Bureau of Reclamation set a 60-day timeline for basin states and tribes to contribute ideas to a plan, but Touton said that the federal government also has the authority to “act unilaterally” to reduce water diverted in federal projects. Both Trujillo and Touton said the actions are needed in order to protect infrastructure, including hydropower production from the Glen Canyon and Hoover dams. Dan Beard, who served as commissioner of Reclamation under President Bill Clinton,
said current federal officials inherited a tough position that was not of their own making. “For nearly two decades,” he said in an interview, “there has been report after report after report pointing out the challenges associated with climate change and the impacts that that’s going to have on the Colorado River basin system.” Beard said that previous administrations from both political parties have effectively ignored the warnings, “and in fact, in many cases they were climate deniers.” But the federal government’s current scramble to protect hydropower operations at Glen Canyon Dam should not, in Beard’s view, be driving decision-making. “They’re turning themselves inside out to prop up a facility that isn’t needed,” he said, noting that the Glen Canyon Dam provides only a fraction of the electricity to the Western grid and that it’s no longer providing any water storage benefits. Beard has long advocated for decommissioning the Glen Canyon Dam and using the Hoover Dam, which creates Lake Mead, for water storage and hydropower purposes. The proposal could give water managers more flexibility in the current crisis. Lake Powell sees millions of visitors annually, and power sales from the Glen Canyon Dam fund important environmental programs as well as dam maintenance and irrigation projects. Neither Trujillo nor Touton discussed reengineering the dam to allow Lake Powell to drain, and Beard acknowledged that his viewpoint is in the minority. “The only thing that’s
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sustainable in the long term is less consumption in the Lower Basin,” said Gene Shawcroft, Utah’s Colorado River Commissioner, who represents Utah in interstate water negotiations. “Now that doesn’t mean, in my mind, that the upper division doesn’t need to continue to look at conservation, which we’re doing aggressively.” The Legislature passed a number of important water conservation bills this year. The Upper Basin states have to be responsive to the runoff patterns because all of the Colorado River diversions in Utah are upstream of Lake Powell, mostly on the Green River before it meets the Colorado. Utah took a significant cut in what it could have collected last year simply because the water wasn’t there, Shawcroft said, adding that all users will need to chip in to do more this year. About 27% of the water used in Utah comes from the Colorado River system, and 62% of that goes to agriculture. In the basin as a whole, agriculture uses 80% of the river’s water. Municipal water users in Utah use more water per person—and pay lower water rates—than residents of Las Vegas, Phoenix and Tucson, largely because those cities have implemented numerous programs to discourage thirsty landscaping like lawns. This article was originally published in the Salt Lake Tribune on June 18, 2022. This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aim to inform readers across the state.
LegaL Notices 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 Jul. 20, 2022 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)5387240 for additional information. GARFIELD COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S) 97-2491 (A83367): Andrew Jensen propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5-mi SE of Boulder, Utah) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 97-2492 (A83372): SHCK Wood Family, LLC propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (Boulder, Utah) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3349 (a49042): Casto Canyon Properties, LLC propose(s) using 0.0063 cfs OR 2 ac-ft. from groundwater (4 miles SE of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3363 (a49047): LPP Trust propose(s) using 0.0014 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles SE of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC. WAYNE COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5474 (A83353): Rusty Shepard propose(s) using 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (4 miles S of Torrey) for DOMESTIC. EXTENSION(S) 95-5047 (A74803): Bertrand D. and Ellyn J. Tanner is/are filing an extension for 0.015 cfs OR 1.256 ac-ft. (3 miles SW of Torrey) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E., State Engineer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 23 & 30, 2022 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TROPIC TOWN Notice is hereby given that Tropic Town will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 7 p.m. at the Tropic Town Heritage Center 20 North Main Tropic, Utah, in order to Amend the Tropic Town 2021-2022 Budget and Approve the 2022-2023 Budget. The Public may inspect the proposed budgets at the Tropic Town Office between 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Monday - Friday. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING I, the duly appointed and acting clerk for the Town of Tropic, hereby certify that copies of the foregoing notice were posted within the municipality this 30th day of June 2022 at the following places: 1. Tropic Town Office 2. Tropic Post Office 3. Tropic Town Website 4. Utah Public Website Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 30, 2022 NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE FROM: RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL TO: RESORT RECREATION WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INTENDED USE: RESORT TO BE BUILT IN PHASES PHASE 1 - 2 STUDIO BEDROOM & 1 TWO BEDROOM BUILDINGS PHASE 2 - RECEPTION / SHOPS 6 ROOMS - POOL PHASE 3 - 2 STUDIO & 3 TWO BEDROOM BUILDINGS PHASE 4 - 2 TWO BEDROOM & 1 STUDIO BUILDINGS PHASE 5 - 3 STUDIO & 3 TWO BEDROOM BUILDINGS PHASE 6 - RESTAURANT PHASE 7 - PERSONAL RESIDENCE PHASE 8 - UTV & STORAGE BUILDING & LAUNDRY BUILDING PHASE 9 - EMPLOYEE HOUSING ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED BY: PREMIER DEVELOPMENT / SCOTT FAYLOR A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD PRIOR TO THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON JULY 13, 2022 @ 7 PM AT THE WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LEGAL DES: PART OF A 24.60 AC PARCEL IN SECTION 7 T29S R5E SLB&M Location: Approx 675 East HWY 24 Torrey, UT 84775 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 30 and JULY 7, 2022
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We are looking for staff who want exceptional pay, flexible hours, Sundays off and a great place to work. Hired students (age 14 and up) are guaranteed earnings of $15 per hour. Adult earnings are guaranteed at $18 and up based on experience. A scholarship program is available for students, and a training program is available for adults (full and part-time). Flexible schedules. Call Bob Morris at 435-619-0725 for more information and interview.
Position Announcements POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org
Full-Time Teacher at Boulder Elementary School Full-Time Science Teacher at Escalante High School Full-Time Teacher at Antimony Elementary School BVES Preschool Para-Professional Food Service Worker in Bryce Valley Food Service Worker in Panguitch SpEd Para-Professional at Bryce Valley Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers in Escalante Bus Route Driver in Boulder Para-Professionals at All Schools Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers 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.
Wanted Alive and Awake AW Builders Experienced, skilled building construction employees. Carpentry, concrete—all aspects of fine homebuilding. Send resume to: AW Builders, Box 227, Escalante, UT 84726 Or email: awbuilders16@gmail.com EXCELLENT PAY
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
Bring light and peace into your life Join us in the ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAM Meetings are held EVERY SUNDAY AT 4PM at the Escalante High School SEMINARY BUILDING 435-772-6527 Individual meetings are available upon request.
Please call to verify meetings on 6/19/22, 7/24/22, 7/31/22
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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
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PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140 Suggested donation $3.00 60 & older, $7.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot. Meals include milk & bread. Tues. July 5th
Wed. July 6th
Thurs. July 7th
Chicken Fried Steak, Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Fruit, Cherry Pie
Chicken & Pasta w/ Alfredo Sauce, Mixed Veggies, Salad Bar, Pineapple, Cookie
Pork Chops, Potatoes & Gravy, Carrots, Salad Bar, Applesauce, Cake
NOTE: PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND CALL AHEAD. The kitchen staff work diligently to prepare a good dinner, and a head count helps them prepare enough for everyone.
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