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Thursday, July 11, 2019

Wayne County Commission July 1

Issue # 1315

Due to Public Opposition, UDWR and USFS will not Apply Rotenone to East Fork Boulder Creek by tessa Barkan

WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced that 29 local governments in Utah are receiving a total of $40.9 million under the 2019 Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program.

“Payments in lieu of taxes are made to local governments to help offset their inability to tax federal property,” said Secretary Bernhardt. “These payments are one example of the United States striving to be a good neighbor to local communities. This year’s

by Veronica egan WAYNE COUNTY Commissioners Blackburn, Harward and Wood present.

The first order of business was the opening of bids for chip sealing in the Fremont area.

Next, Ron Remigi, a part time resident of Teasdale, complained that the new placement of the dumpster bins on Donkey Flats Rd. put them 20 feet inside his property line. In addition, he said that placing them several hundred feet closer to the Teasdale Road made them much more attractive to passing traffic, so that every week they quickly overflowed with debris onto the road and his property. Rhett Jackson of UDOT said that, when the road was widened, they relied on the existing fence as the property line, but it was determined that the fence wasn't actually on the surveyed line, a fairly common occurrence. The commissioners, County Attorney Mike Olsen, Mr. Jackson Wayne Commission Cont'd on page 6

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Plans to apply rotenone to East Fork Boulder Creek to restore native trout were scrapped by UDWR and USFS due to local public input regarding negative impacts of stream poisoning.

BOULDER - The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) and the United States Forest Service (USFS) will no longer, at this time, be pursuing the plan to apply rotenone to East Fork Boulder Creek as part of their Native Trout Restoration Project. This information comes from a public letter written from Garkane, the local energy cooperative, to Fed-

Pioneer Day Celebration in Torrey

eral Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), in which it is stated that UDWR has deemed the project not currently feasible due to local opposition.

The Native Trout Restoration Project aimed to apply rotenone, a piscicide, once a year for three years to a section of East Fork Boulder Creek, three miles upstream of the King’s Pasture Reservoir to a barrier site just downstream of the confluence of the East and West Forks, in an effort to increase Colorado River Cutthroat Trout (CRCT), a species considered close to endangered. This plan would initially aim to eradicate all

Lake Powell Fishing Report Rising Waters and Tips for Catching Striper and Bass

Interior Secretary Announces $40.9 Million in Payments to Utah to Support Vital Services in Communities

fish from the creek, including the remaining CRCT, as well as non-native target fish. Many of these non-native fish species were introduced by UDWR for sport fishing in the 1940s. After removal, the plan entailed reintroducing CRCT into the creek, along with non-native sterile trout hybrids for sport fishing.

The project, and opposition from the public, began in 2009, when residents hiking in the area discovered hundreds of dead fish in Boulder Creek and learned that rotenone had been applied without notificaRotenone

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distribution of $514 million to more than 1,900 counties will help small towns pay for critical needs like emergency response, public safety, public schools, housing, social services, and infrastructure.”

PILT payments help local governments carry out such vital services as firefighting and police protection, construction of public schools and roads, and search-and-rescue operations. The payments are made PILT Payments Cont'd on page 10

Suicide Loss Support Group Now Offered in Panguitch PANGUITCH - Many of us have lost a family member or a friend to suicide, and a new support group is now being offered in Panguitch to help those who have experienced loss of a loved one.

The Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group takes place at the Southwest Behavioral Health Center on the fourth Thursday of each month from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. It is a facilitated meeting lead by a trained practitioner who has also lost someone to suicide.

Meetings are open to adult survivors of suicide loss.

Melissa Veater, who works with the Southwest Behavioral Health Center and co-

ordinates the program through the Panguitch Prevention Coalition, says the county has been fortunate to receive funding to support these meetings, which are coordinated with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Cedar City chapter.

“If people are having difficulty with anything—grief, unresolved feelings—this is a safe place to come and talk.

Some people may be able to help others who more recently have experienced a loss.

People tend to hide away, they don’t want other people to reSupport Group Cont'd on page 2

Visiting National Parks Could Change Your Thinking About Patriotism

by Jennifer Ladino, associate Professor of engLish, UniVersity of idaho, the conVersation

June 27

TORREY - Come celebrate Pioneer Day in Torrey on Saturday July 20th.

The 2019 theme is “The Pioneer Spirit Lives On.” Activities include an applique quilt display, Garage Sale, music, potluck dinner, and pioneer program. The free Saturday events are sponsored by the Wayne County Interfaith Council with support from the Entrada Institute.

The Applique Quilt Display will be held inside the Grace Christian Church on Main Street in Torrey between 2:00PM and 5:00PM. Those interested in participating should bring one quilt tagged with a title and name to the church no later than NOON for display. This year the theme is Applique Then and Now. New, old, applique quilts are all welcome. Contact Charlotte Williams for questions.

The Garage Sale will be held at the Teasdale Cultural

Photos coUrtesy Beth BogedahL

Ray Conrad and Myrra Ann Williams Newton and will be featured during Pioneer Day in Wayne County on July 20.

Hall on Friday July 19 and Saturday July 20 between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Donate a treasure (by 10:00 AM) and buy a treasure.

The annual Community Potluck Picnic Dinner will Torrey Pioneer day Cont'd on page 2

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

THURS. JULY 11 - WED. JULY 17

Very summery. Partly cloudy Thursday and through the weekend, and mostly sunny Monday through Wednesday. Highs this week in the 80s. Lows in the 50s. Very slight chance of rain here and there, 10-20%. Light winds 8-11mph.

LAKE POWELL - Lake Powell continues to rise over a foot per day, for the second week in a row. The lake is up about 2 inches short of seven feet since the last report.

Early morning provides the best fishing. Striper slurps last all day long but in the early morning there are fewer boat wakes and more aggressive slurps. That makes it easier to approach the feeding school. Slurps tend to stay up for less than a minute.

The school runs through the small shad school quickly, then dives and regroups and looks for another small shad school. When shad are seen the slurpers come right back up. They may be just out of range or right under the boat.

React quickly by casting your lure 2 feet in front of the leading fish. If the lead fish are actively slurping (head out of the water) as your lure lands in the right spot, just in front of the lead fish, there is a 50% chance of catching a fish. If it lands too far in front or behind the slurping group, reel in fast Powell Fishing Cont'd on page 2

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Entry to Mount Rushmore along the Avenue of Flags.

UNITED STATES When I took a post-college job as a seasonal ranger at Grand Teton National Park 23 years ago, I noticed right away that my “Smokey Bear” hat carried some serious emotional baggage. As I later wrote in my book, “Reclaiming Nostalgia: Longing for Nature in American Literature,” park visitors saw the hat as an icon of tradition and romance, a symbol of a simpler era long gone.

For many Americans the physical grandeur of parks like Grand Teton, Yosemite and Yellowstone also inspires patriotic pride. Twenty-firstcentury patriotism is a touchy subject, increasingly claimed

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by America’s conservative right. But the national park system is designed to be democratic – protecting lands that belong to the public for all to enjoy – and politically neutral.

The parks are spaces where love of country can be shared by all.

But some sites send more complex messages. In my new book, “Memorials Matter: Emotion, Environment, and Public Memory at American Historical Sites,” I explore how patriotism plays out at sites where education, not recreation, is the priority.

To research it I visited seven memorials to see how their structures and natural land-

scapes inspire patriotism and other emotions.

For me, and I suspect for many, national memorials elicit conflicting feelings: pride in our nation’s achievements, but also guilt, regret or anger over the costs of progress. Patriotism, especially at sites of shame, can be unsettling – and I see this as a good thing. In my view, honestly confronting the darker parts of U.S. history as well as its best moments is good for tourism, for patriotism and for the nation.

Whose history?

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Throughout the nation last week, people celebrated our nation’s freedom by attending parades, barbeques, and fireworks. Unfortunately, thousands of people in the United States are still fighting for their independence. They are fighting to stay alive long enough to become independent of dialysis, mechanical

heart pumps, and organ disease through transplantation.

For many of the over 750 Utahns on the transplant waiting list, dialysis or mechanical heart pumps help them survive while they wait for transplant. Many others depend on medical professionals and sheer determination to survive until transplant.

Powell Fishing

school is close then light crappie jigs may be best. Your personal preference is your best choice.

Slurps are dependent, lakewide, on calm days. It is possible to see slurps in Moki Canyon, Lost Eden, Halls Creek Lake Canyon, Annie’s Canyon to Rincon, and Hole in the Rock to the San Juan.

Slurps are happening lakewide.

Smallmouth bass were reluctant to hit our lures. We cast to a few spots and trolled along shorelines that have usually been good for bass without success. They still seem to be looking for their old familiar rocky coves, but cannot find them due to the rapidly rising water. Largemouth bass are doing great in the backs of brushy coves and flooded crevasses where

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and try again. After the slurp goes down watch for the next group to resurface, judge direction of travel and then cast to the sweet spot to catch more fish.

The best chance of catching a striper out of a slurp occurs on the first cast.

As they go down a time or two, they are less likely to hit your lure. After they surface for the third time, they avoid your lures. Quickly move on to the next school. We saw slurping schools just about every quarter mile between Wahweap and Last Chance.

The biggest concentrations were in Warm Creek, Labyrinth Canyon mouth, Dominguez Rock Cove, and Buoy 25 cove.

Lake Elevation: 3,608 feet Water Temps: 72-76°F The best lures were slender surface lures similar to an Ima Skimmer. Other reports indicate good catches on an eighth ounce white crappie jig. I like the thrill of the fish hitting the surface lure and can cast over the feeding school at long distance so I use that. If the slurping

new tumbleweeds provide the brushy cover needed by bass and crappie.

Enjoy an early morning fishing trip and then find time for water sports on beautiful Lake Powell.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

The process to help these people is simple. Check the box to be an organ donor when you renew your driver license or state ID card, or better yet, register online at www.yesutah.org.

While we typically think of donation as something we do after we pass, there are things each of us can do to-

day. Consider donating blood; a single blood donation can help up to three people. You might also consider becoming a living kidney or a living liver donor. Learn more on the Utah Donor Registry www. yesutah.org.

Dixie Madsen, DonorConnect

Support Group

their loved one took their own life. Coping with the grief and loss can be a lonely experience.

“There is a big stigma,” said Veater. “But I like to relate mental health to our physical health. We don’t hesitate if someone has a broken arm to go to the doctor. Talking and sharing experiences with others who are going through similar pain, they can be of support to each other, and rely on each other. If we realize that mental health is just important as physical health, we can throw out the stigma.”

The next Suicide Loss Support Group meeting will take place on July 25th. If you have any questions about the meetings, call Melissa Veater at 435-690-0911.

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alize how their loved one died.

Sharing stories can help others,” said Veater.

Meetings are facilitated

by Katy Cox, who is a board member of the Utah Chapter of AFSP, and is a trained facilitator through the Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Families. She travels from Cedar City to Panguitch to lead the meetings.

The first support group meeting in Panguitch was held in April. Veater says that over time they hope to replicate counseling services in both the Bryce Valley area and in Escalante.

Talking about suicide can be difficult, and many are reluctant to share with others that Torrey Pioneer day Cont'd from page 1

be held on the grounds of the Robber’s Roost in Torrey between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The main meat dish will be provided by the local churches. Please bring a side dish to share. Those with last names beginning with A-M bring desserts and those with N-Z bring salads. Bring a picnic blanket if you wish. Or, enjoy your dinner at one of the tables that will be set up on the grounds.

At 7:00PM, our Pioneer Program begins on the Entrada Institute Stage at Robber’s

Roost in Torrey. This program will highlight the lives of two of our oldest residents, Myrra Newton and Ray Conrad whose poems will be featured.

It promises to be an engaging evening of family entertainment.

Bring your friends and family for a wonderful day of fun in celebration of our pioneer heritage. Thanks to all the Wayne County Interfaith Council committee members and volunteers who are making this event possible.

—Annette Lamb, The Entrada Institute

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the Latin “patriotia,” meaning “fellow countryman.”

It’s common to feel patriotic pride in U.S. technological achievements or military strength, but Americans also glory in the diversity and beauty of our natural landscapes. That kind of patriotism, I think, has the potential to be more inclusive, less divisive and more socially and environmentally just.

National memorials can summon more than one kind of patriotism. Take Mount Rushmore, which was designed explicitly to evoke national pride. Tourists walk the Avenue of Flags, marvel at the labor required to carve four U.S. presidents’ faces out of granite and applaud when rangers invite military veterans onstage during visitor programs. Patriotism at Rushmore centers on labor, progress and the “great men” that the site describes as founding, expanding and defending the U.S. But there are other perspectives. Viewed from the Peter Norbeck Overlook, a short drive from the main site, the faces of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln are tiny elements embedded in the expansive Black Hills region. The Black Hills were and still are a sacred place for Lakota peoples that they never willingly relinquished.

Viewing Mount Rushmore this way puts those rock faces in context and raises questions about history and justice.

Some national monuments conduct reenactments to help visitors relive the past and feel a sense of history and authenticity. At Golden Spike National Historic Site in Utah, tourists can view replica steam locomotives and watch a reenactment of driving the spike that completed the first transcontinental railroad.

This park also ties patriotism to technology, labor, unity and progress. But it downplays countless lives lost during construction, including a disproportionate number of Chinese laborers.

There’s an implied whiteness to the patriotism here, al-

though those Chinese workers are receiving belated recognition.

Away from the main complex, however, visitors can see an impressive natural landscape carved by geologic forces. At “Chinaman’s Arch,” they can read about ancient Lake Bonneville, which once covered 20,000 square miles.

Against the backdrop of geologic time, human labor and technological power look less impressive. A different feeling of patriotism emerges here that can embrace the physical country all Americans share.

Sites of shame Even sites where visitors are meant to feel remorse leave some room for patriotism. But at places like Manzanar National Historic Site in California – one of 10 camps where over 110,000 Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II – natural and textual cues prevent any easy patriotic reflexes.

Reconstructed guard towers and barracks help visitors perceive the experience of being detained. I could imagine Japanese-Americans’ shame as I entered claustrophobic buildings and touched the rough straw that filled makeshift mattresses. Many visitors doubtlessly associate mountains with adventure and

zanar leaves visitors with unsettling questions and mixed feelings.

Humble patriotism Visiting and writing about these sites made me consider what it would take to recast patriotism as collective pride in the United States’ diverse landscapes and peoples.

I believe one essential ingredient is compassion. Recent controversies over Confederate monuments showed that many Americans were unwilling to imagine how public memorials could be offensive or traumatic for others.

Greater clarity about value systems can also help. Psychologists have found striking differences between the moral frameworks that shape liberals’ and conservatives’ views.

Conservatives generally prioritize purity, sanctity and loyalty, while liberals tend to value justice in the form of concerns about fairness and harm. In my view, patriotism could bridge the apparent gap between these moral foundations.

My research suggests that visits to memorial sites are helpful for recognizing our interdependence with each other, as inhabitants of a common country. In her recent book, “The Hour of Land: A Personal Topography

freedom, but some incarcerees saw the nearby Sierra Nevada as barricades reinforcing the camp’s barbed wire fence.

Rangers play up these emotional tensions on their tours. One ranger positioned a group of schoolchildren atop what were once latrines, and asked them: “Will it happen again? We don’t know. We hope not. We have to stand up for what is right.” Instead of a self-congratulatory sense of being a good citizen, Man-

of America’s National Parks,” Terry Tempest Williams wonders, “What is the relevance of our national parks in the twenty-first century – and how might these public commons bring us back home to a united state of humility?” Places like Manzanar and Golden Spike are part of a common heritage embedded in public lands. It’s our responsibility as citizens to visit these places with both pride and humility.

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Golf for a Good Cause Garfield Memorial Health Care Foundation will host its 2019 Foundation Golf Tournament at Cove View Golf Course in Richfield, Utah Friday, August 2, 2019. Shot Gun start at 9:00 am. $250.00 per team, 4 players per team. The cost to sponsor a hole is $100.

Call Amber Matthew at (435)676-1262 or email at amber.matthew@imail.org for information on entering a team or sponsoring a hole.

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

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tion to the town residents living downstream. The project was stalled under the pressure of the newly formed Utah Water Guardians (UWG) and other concerned community members, and the subject has remained on the table for the last ten years.

The issue was complicated by the fact that as a part of Garkane’s 2007 re-licensing agreement they were required to support the eradication of non-native fish in Boulder Creek. Therefore, an end to the project could have led to a loss of their license.

While the effort to increase CRCT may be a noble cause, people in the surrounding communities of Boulder and Escalante questioned whether the ends justified the means. Concerns included public health; the use of these lands by local outdoor-based businesses such as BOSS and guiding companies, as well as ranchers for grazing; the effects on microbial and other aquatic life in the water system as well as cascading effects up the food chain; and the intrinsic value of water for its own sake, as UWG put it, “not just as a resource but as a life giving presence.” Alternate non-chemical plans were proposed by the public, but were turned down as unviable.

Though the USFS reports found that both the environmental and public health impacts of the proposed project were to be minimal, residents were unwilling to risk the possible implications. The public health report, for example, stated that while literature exists about the neurotoxicity of rotenone, specifically its links to Parkinson’s Disease, any potential risks are mitigated by following safety precautions including using the correct dosage, concentrations, and neutralizing agents, and restricting public access.

Concerns remained, however, that any accident could have catastrophic effects. As resident Walt Gove put it, “During the presentation to the Boulder community in April [2018], one of the presenters kept asserting that rotenone was non-problematic. From his statements about how comfortable he was doing a variety of things with rotenone and how safe

it was one would assume that this person would not take the procedures for using rotenone seriously.”

Concerns also existed about the lack of research available on the synergistic effects of the chemical cocktail to be used, including petroleum-based products and neutralizing and dispersal agents along with rotenone.

Additionally, while the USFS stated that there would be no significant ecological impacts, independent research gathered by UWG stated otherwise. For example, the USFS Environmental Assessment states that “recovery of the community composition [of aquatic invertebrates] would likely occur within two years.”

Conversely, Nancy and Don Erman, researchers from U.C. Davis who assisted UWG, discussed how because different species have different levels of sensitivity, “some species may be eliminated or greatly reduced while more resistant species are increased.” The less sensitive, “weedy” species may out-compete others and thereby decrease diversity. Shifting this food supply, which is relied on by both aquatic and terrestrial animals, could have major impacts on local ecology.

When asked why she thought the campaign to stop this plan was successful while efforts in other places have been ineffective, Constance Lynn, a founder of UWG, stated her belief that this was due to “the massive community efforts of Boulder and Escalante, the ability of residents to maintain a relationship with their adversaries, and prayer, as the community met several times over the years for ceremony.”

“This was something we could all unify on,” stated Matthew Cochran, another founder of UWG. “Water is our lifeblood and everyone recognizes that out here… It was able to happen because we came together, because of the resolution of the Town Council, the Boulder Community Alliance, the Boulder Skills Foundation, and 90% of the businesses in town.” In addition to residents sending letters to the government agencies involved and attending public meetings (the April 2018 meeting had approximately 70 people in attendance), 165 signatures were collected on a petition against the project. These are impres-

sive statistics for a town that boasts a population of only 240.

Commenting on the project’s lack of current feasibility, Richard Hepworth of UDWR stated that, “Working with the public was difficult. While for the most part, things were done in an amiable way and there was no name calling, we just look at the world with very different approaches, which made coming to a compromise difficult.”

The release of Garkane from their obligation to support this project is a monumental example of how the voices in a small community can, when in unison, change government policy. This could set a precedent for other communities fighting the ubiquitous policy of chemically sterilizing watersheds for the purpose of fish management.

The issue of rotenone use in the area, however, is not over. The same letter from Garkane to FERC includes a section on Alternative Mitigation Measures, listing other areas being considered for non-native fish chemical eradication, including North, Oak, and Pine Creeks. UWG have also been told that Deer Creek and Calf Creek are options.

“We are working with our partners, UDWR and Dixie Forest to comply with the terms of our permit,” said Garkane Project Engineer Bryant Shakespeare, who is hopeful that these new plans will be submitted to FERC within the near future.

As these areas are not directly above town, the question will become whether community members are equally prepared to fight for water with less of a direct impact on their town supply.

Perhaps Gove is correct when he says “Concerns with human health are not the primary reasons [residents] want to prevent rotenone being used… the key issue is how rotenone will affect the aquatic environment,” or UWG when they state that the community stands for “protecting water for its own sake.” If this is the case, attention must be given to the forthcoming USFS plans, as well as to what Alternative Mitigation Measures are required of Garkane. “What’s happened is a delay,” says Hepworth, “We’re still trying to do it but for now, because of some of the concerns of the public, we’ll move on.”

July 11, 2019

Is Your Supermarket Reducing Plastic Pollution?

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Greenpeace ranks U.S. grocery retailers based on their efforts to eliminate single use plastics, which are a cause of a major plastic pollution crisis going on around the globe.

UTAH - Plastic pollution is a crisis for communities, oceans and waterways, according to environmental experts, who point out that supermarkets—as major contributors to the growing problem—are in an important position to acknowledge and address the issue.

A recent report from Greenpeace, “Packaging Away the Planet,” ranked 20 major U.S. grocery retailers on their efforts to eliminate single-use plastics, evaluating them on their policies, plastic reduction efforts, innovation and initiatives and transparency. The report found that, across the board, U.S. supermarkets are not adequately addressing the plastic pollution crisis.

“While some retailers have started to take small steps toward reducing their plastic footprints, none are acting with the urgency needed to match the scale of the problem and their contribution to it, despite growing consumer demand for plastic-free solutions,” says Greenpeace plastics campaigner, David Pinsky. “Not only do these large companies have the resources to reimagine their stores with refill and reuse systems, they can use their buying power to pressure consumer goods companies to act as well. The question is whether retailers will take responsibility and act.”

According to experts, eliminating plastic straws or making small changes to produce bags is not enough, and major retailers wishing to adequately address the problem

will need to immediately create and implement ambitious, public-facing plans to shift away from single-use plastics and toward refill and reuse systems.

Notable retailers making positive changes, according to the report, include ALDI, which ranked highest due to its plastic reduction target, comprehensive reduction plan, transparency and commitment to implement refill and reuse systems; Kroger, the only retailer of its size to ban singleuse plastic checkout bags; and Albertsons Companies, which has made a commitment to reduce its plastic footprint. However, even these top-ranked retailers have a long way to go toward eliminating single-use plastics.

Hoping this year’s report will serve as a baseline to mea-

sure future reforms, Greenpeace plans to follow up with retailers to assess progress on plastic reduction initiatives, and report those efforts publicly. Consumers can also get involved by asking their grocery store managers to phase out throwaway plastics. To learn more, visit greenpeace. org/usa/shopping-for-plastic-2019/.

While there’s a long way to go to address the global plastic pollution crisis, supermarkets, which have relationships with both consumers and consumer goods companies, are an important industry to start with, say experts. Working together, the reduction of plastic use will mean direct relief for communities, oceans and waterways worldwide.

—StatePoint Media

July 11, 2019

Wills, Trusts, and More

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Storing Your Estate Planning Documents

by Jeffery J. mckenna You should know what you own, how you own it, and what you plan to give to whom. Keep your notes in a safe place. You'll need them as you and your attorney decide which estate planning tools--wills, trusts or others-you want to use to pass on your assets.

This is the perfect time to decide on a safe place to store all your estate-planning documents. Gathering necessary paperwork in one location will save your loved ones an irritating game of "find the forms" after your death. You may choose a bank safe-deposit box, an office filing cabinet or a fireproof lock box you keep in your bedroom closet. What matters is that your heirs know where they can find the appropriate estate information - important documents, including your will, birth certificate, marriage certificate, stock certificates, etc.

Lock box The lock box is just right if you want your documents immediately at hand and under your careful watch. This is an understandable perspective. Be aware, though, that this box, which is in your house, stands the same chance of disappearing in the event of a burglary as, say, your computer or jewelry.

Your important, possibly irreplaceable, original documents would be gone.

Safe-deposit box The safe-deposit box has the appeal of being safer from fire and burglary, but it is not so easily accessed as the lock box in the closet.

It only takes a quick trip to the bank to deposit or remove items from the box, but there's more to it than

that. In the event of a person's death, the law requires a very specific way of handling the entry into a safe-deposit box by family members or anyone else who seeks access to the items inside. If the box was rented in the names of a husband and wife, the surviving spouse is generally granted unrestricted access to the box.

Or if the next of kin needs to search the box for a will or burial instructions, the bank allows access upon presentation of a death certificate. Otherwise, the bank is obliged to bar access.

One important reminder A living will is an expression of your desire not to receive extraordinary medical treatment if your medical condition appears hopeless.

It is your decision to make one or not. However, do not keep your living will in a safe deposit box. Make several copies of the original to give family members, and keep the original in a safe but an easily accessible place. Tell others where you put the original in case it is needed. A living will is not a document that disposes of your property and should remain easily accessible.

In conclusion, there is no “best” place to store your estate planning documents.

However, no matter where

Now with a 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 6281711 or jmckenna@barneymckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW.BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM. He would enjoy hearing from you. the documents are stored, the most important issue is to make sure that those that will need the documents know where the documents are and can get access to them in case of an emergency.

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t H e Typewriter

They had been up in the attic together doing some cleaning.

The kids uncovered an old manual typewriter and asked her, "Hey Mom...what's this?"

"Oh...that's an old typewriter," she answered, thinking that would satisfy their curiosity.

"Well what does it do?" they asked.

"I'll show you," she said and returned with a blank piece of paper.

She rolled the paper into the typewriter and began striking the keys, leaving black letters of print on the page.

"WOW!" they exclaimed, "that's really cool...but how does it work like that? Where do you plug it in?"

"There is no plug," she answered. "It doesn't need a plug."

"Then where do you put the batteries?" they persisted.

"It doesn't need batteries either." she continued.

"Wow! This is so cool!" they exclaimed. "Someone should have invented this a long time ago!"

PUNishment lion!

I’m no cheetah…you’re

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Costume Change

I was asked to participate in a video for work, so I brought in a couple of outfits and played thespian for a day.

At the end of the shoot, the receptionist eyed me suspiciously as I walked around in outfit number two. "Have you changed clothes?" she asked. "Or did I forget to go home?"

That's Just Like Your Opinion, Man

While I was shopping in a pharmacy, a couple of teenagers came in. They were dressed in leather, chains, and safety pins. The boy had blue and purple spiked hair and the girl's hair was bright yellow.

Suddenly the boy picked up a pair of sunglasses and tried them on.

"What do you think?" he asked his girlfriend.

"Take them off!" she howled, "They make you look ridiculous."

Family Vacation

Preparing for a family vacation, my sister-in-law and her husband explained to their young children that they would be sitting in the car for a very long time. The kids were told they would not be arriving at their destination until after dark and they were warned not to keep saying, "Are we there yet?"

After a few minutes of peaceful driving, their fiveyear-old daughter perked up, "Is it dark yet?

Priorities

After a couple completed an eight-month walk across the entire United States, they were met by a reporter who asked about their time.

"Well," the man replied, "we would have been faster, but after two days we had to turn around to make sure the oven was really off."

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O bituaries Charlotte Kay Garner Fullmer Ripplinger BOULDER - Charlotte Kay Garner Fullmer Ripplinger, 81 yrs. old, passed away June 26, 2019 in Boulder, Utah. She was Born in Hibbard, Idaho on April 25, 1938 to Blaine and Bertha Clements Garner. She was the only child born of this union.

She was later adopted by her mothers new husband Sidney K. Fullmer, and became a half sister to Irene, Keith, Joy, Laura, April, Nyle and Rhon Fullmer. She became half sister to Ronald, Lynn, David, Charles, and Wayne, her biological fathers other children. She spent most of her childhood growing up in Rexburg, Idaho.

At 18, she met and married Lawrence D. Ripplinger (Larry) in the Idaho Falls Temple.

She became mother to Lane, Randy, D’Nell, Trent and Stacy. Kay has 22 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughter D’Nell and her parents.

Kay Ripplinger has been a professional artist working in several mediums most of her adult life beginning in 1967 designing and fabricating clothing. She designed and fabricated the costumes used by Mitch Adams, a world renown “Elton John” impersonator. She co-authored with her mother, Bertha, three books on stenciling and they together with other family members founded Artistic Stencils teaching, designing and marketing stencils in the craft industry. In Las Vegas she worked with the interior designers, fabricating bedroom accessories, original hand painted fabrics, custom fine art and stenciling walls and fabrics. Kay began painting with oils in the late 1960's and she learned the technique of creating depth from an artist in Teton Valley, Idaho in the 1970's. She was introduced to the Alkyd paint by Windsor Newton company which then used one of her Artistic Stencils painted quilts in their national advertising. She has had several items featured on the cover and in articles in the craft magazines. In 2007 she won the People’s Choice Award for best painting in the annual Escalante Canyons Art festival.

Kay was an accomplished piano player and singer. She was a piano and organ accompanist in the church where ever she lived. She was the lead singer in an operetta in her senior year in high school in Rexburg, Idaho and sang and played the piano in many church sponsored plays. She also played the autoharp and many times sang for family and friends around the campfire. She also found the time when called to be the Relief Society President in the Hooper, Ward in Utah.

In 1992 she and Larry sold their business (Designer Quilting) and moved to Boulder, Utah.

A celebration of Kay’s life will be held in her honor in the near future where family and friends will gather and share their love and expressions.

Lyle "Hap" Moulton

FISH LAKE - Lyle E Moulton, 84, known to family and friends as "Hap", passed away the evening of July 2, 2019 at his home in Fish Lake, Utah surrounded by family. Hap was born April 30, 1935 in Newport, Idaho. In 1954 he met and married Mary Dale, together they had 4 children.

Hap worked in the lumber industry for 30 years in Idaho, Washington and Montana. He finally settled in Salmon, Idaho for 20 years where he worked for Robinson Lumber until it closed. Hap and Mary then moved to Fish Lake where he worked with his son for 34 years overseeing and operating the marinas at Fish Lake Lodge and Lake Side Resort. Hap loved sharing his hunting and fishing stories with all of his friends.

He is survived by his wife Mary; Fish Lake; daughters: Nona (Mike) Knight, Jerome, ID; Kelly (Dan) Smith, Leadore, ID; Shelly (Sheldon) Kelly, Rigby, ID; son, Gary (Stephanie), Fish Lake, UT; brothers: Robert "Ted" (Mona), Missoula, MT; Jerry (Verma), Drummond, MT; and sister, Joan (Dennis) Brown, Colbert, WA; 13 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Ivan and Edith Moe Moulton; sister, Dorothy "Jean" (Stephen "Steve") Harnden; half-brother, Donald Moulton; and half-sister, Maxine Harrelson.

Cremation services have taken place. Private memorial and burial services will be held at a later date. Funeral directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com

We are leaving on vacation tomorrow, but I would be amiss if I didn’t take a second to thank the City and the Fire Department for their great fireworks display. It is magic how those rockets can come out with such beautiful displays of color. They just get better each year, thank you, thank you, thank you.

The Panugitch Lions Club started the morning with their all you can eat breakfast, feeding over two hundred spirited souls. They were getting a head start on the fourth of July. The kid’s parade was quite a bit bigger this year, with a lot of beautiful girls on horses, leading the way. There were quite an array of transportation, from bikes, trikes, motorized skate boards and ATVs. Tonight was the truck parade and boy were there some beauties, trucks in all sizes and shapes.

If you didn’t know better you would think they were all brand new. If you take care of your equipment, they will last forever. All of the trucks stopped along Main St. so you could check out the in-

sides of the cabs.

Well get your running shoes on, it’s time for the half marathon out at Ruby’s Inn to Cannonville race. This event usually attracts about 1,400 runners, some of them go down to Cannonville for a 5K race. The Tropic Lions Club will have breakfast for you when you finish. Many of the Search and Rescue team in Panguitch signed up to help out with the race which means getting up at 5:00 am to get everyone there for an early start time.

Gas has come down, around the State, the average is $2.70 Country wide, with Utah lagging behind $2.90.

Best buy is up at Elsinore at $2.85 for 87 octane and COSTCO has also 87 octane at $2.90.

From Ronald Reagan: You can go to Germany and never be a German, same with Italy, Japan or China. But you can come to America from anywhere and you will be an American. We welcome all to our shores, you are needed here for our Country to survive.

Mack O.

O bituaries Kimball Wilson "Skeeter" ANNABELLA - Our beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, Kimball Skeet Wilson, age 71, of Annabella, passed away June 29, 2019 at the home of his daughter in Teasdale, Utah, after a short but valiant battle with cancer. He was born April 29, 1948 in Cousins, New Mexico, to Money and Habah Tsinajiinie Skeet. He was adopted and raised by Don Carl and Louise Dastrup Wilson.

Kim graduated from South Sevier High School, Class of 1966.

He attended Brigham Young University for one year. Then he served an LDS Mission to the Southwest Indian Mission from 1967 to 1969.

After his mission he served his country in the United States Marine Corp and the Army National Guard.

Kim married Kerri Jean Walker December 18, 1971 in Provo, Utah.

They were later divorced. He married Terri Lynn Tait February 29, 1988 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were later divorced. He then married Marilyne Levy January 1, 2000 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She died in November of 2003.

Skeeter worked for L.A. Young Construction, Savage Construction, Southern Nevada Paving, C R England Trucking, L W Miller Trucking and retired from Las Vegas Paving. At one time, he owned his own Leather Shop, where he made and sold all sorts of leather goods. He also was a Deputy for the Sevier County Sheriff's Department.

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, going to coffee with his buds; photography; rodeos, where he was a bull rider, saddle bronc rider and bareback rider. He also was a rodeo announcer.

The family would like to extend a special "Thank You" to Gunnison Hospice for their tender care of our Dad. You are truly angels on earth!

Skeeter is survived by his children: Kaycee and Jed Pace of Teasdale; Kenzie and Marty Dickinson of Annabella; Dillon Wilson of Salt Lake City; step-daughters: Shirley Copley of Scottsdale, Arizona; Jessica and Ryan Dunbar of Hurricane; 9 grandchildren; a sister, Helen Eddie of Vanderwagon, New Mexico.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Don C. and Louise Dastrup Wilson; his birth parents, Money and Habah Tsinajiinie Skeet; and his eight siblings: Mary Chee, Charlie Skeet, Joe Skeet, Tommy Skeet, Betty Nelson, Jane Skeet, Patrick Skeet and Annie Skeet.

Funeral services were held on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 12 Noon in the Springer Turner Funeral Home Chapel in Richfield, where friends were able to call for viewing Friday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 prior to the services.

Burial was Friday afternoon of July 5, at 4:00 P.M. in the Hillsdale Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

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and Mr. Remigi had a lengthy discussion about potential remedies, with the final outcome being that the situation would be studied and a decision rendered at the next commission meeting on July 15.

Next on the agenda was a request by Kelton Brown to rent space several times per month at the Community Center in Bicknell for addiction recovery meetings. Mr. Brown was not present, and the matter was tabled pending more information.

Nancy and Chet Saign, of Teasdale, presented a plea for action regarding the recent proliferation of Short Term Rentals (STRs) in Teasdale town. Mrs. Saign stated that she had brought the matter before the Planning and Zoning Commission, who had instructed her to take it back the the County Commissioners.

She suggested that a temporary moratorium on new STRs might be a solution, allowing time to study various options, but all three commissioners stated that they believed that would be an infringement on private property rights. They suggested that the P and Z hold a public hearing on the matter, and that it could create and enforce certain restrictions. Ms. Saign's companion mentioned that there are many examples of communities all over Utah and beyond enacting and enforcing some restrictions on STRs, and that he could offer many examples of the same at a P and Z hearing. Currently, a main residence and one guest unit are permitted on any lot.

Other suggestions were that residents could call the sheriff's department and submit a report of a disturbance (Mrs. Saign said she was reluctant to do so because the sheriff had more important things to do), water district restrictions could be applied to new construction or that Teasdale could create a business district, which would

be problematic since Teasdale is unincorporated. All agreed that STRs are increasing in communities all around the West and elsewhere and that there are many different approaches to “managing” them.

Colleen Allen stated that P and Z has a 600 page ordinance which might be amended to address concerns about STRs. Finally, Jeff Kunze of Raven Horse Farmz, which maintains 3 properties in Wayne County which are currently growing industrial hemp, informed commissioners that his firm has applied for a Utah permit to grow medical marijuana beginning in 2020, and that he was appearing before the commissioners to request a special use permit to cultivate the crop. The permit was approved. Kunze explained that the state will be testing the plants before harvest for both THC and CBD percentages, and the finished products will be sold at 7 licensed pharmacies in Utah. Commissioners and Attorney Olsen questioned Kunze about security at the farms and found his responses satisfactory. Incidentally, Kunze inquired whether the commissioners knew of any young people looking for work who might be interested in working for these farms. Adus Dorsey also mentioned that scholarship funds were available to train people for these positions. Raven Horse Farmz will be hosting a community barbeque at their Grover location on July 20, and encouraged everyone to attend.

The meeting was adjourned for lunch, then resumed to approve vouchers and to hold a closed session.

Over and out in Wayne County.

The Wayne County Commission meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month at 10 am at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa.

W eddings Kunzler — Robins

Miss Rachelle Elizabeth Kunzler and

Brendan Kurtis Robins will be married on

Friday, July 19, 2019 in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The couple will be honored at a reception, from 7-9

Friday, July 12, 2019

PM at The Sevier Valley Center, Richfield, Utah.

A second reception will be held

Saturday, July 13, 2019

from 7-9

PM at the Bicknell Community Center

in Bicknell, Utah.

The bride-to-be is a daughter of Rick and Rhonda Kunzler, Richfield, Utah.

Mr. Robins is a son of Kurtis and Melissa Robins, Teasdale, Utah.

The couple plan to make their home in Provo, Utah while finishing their education at Brigham Young University.

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Buying a Home Freeze-Dryer: What to Know Before You Go

caLLie Ward, Utah state UniVersity eXtension assistant Professor, garfieLd coUnty

Freeze-dried foods are extremely popular among backpackers and culinary masters, and now freeze- dryers are available for home use.

The advertising is enthralling, the possibilities seem endless: Space- age food at the push of a button! Never waste a leftover again! Gleaming, inviting, New Age—the siren call to Americans who love their gadgets.

But is a home freezedryer the appliance for you?

Here is some information designed to cut through the advertising hype and provide a voice of reason on the pros and cons of home freeze-dryer ownership.

The Science Behind Freeze Drying What is freeze drying?

According to the FDA: “Lyophilization or freeze drying is a process in which water is removed from a product after it is frozen and placed under a vacuum, allowing the ice to change directly from solid to vapor without passing through a liquid phase.

The process consists of three separate, unique, and interdependent processes; freezing, primary drying (sublimation)

and secondary drying (desorption)” (FDA Inspection Guides, 7/93, updated 2014). Freeze drying takes advantage of the scientific principle of “sublimation,” the direct transition of a solid to a gas, by removing ice (the solid) from frozen food as water vapor (a gas).

Using sublimation, the food retains much of its original texture, flavor, and nutrition when rehydrated. Freeze drying is broken down into two simple processes: freezing and vacuum drying. Foods are first frozen to well below 0°F. The colder the freeze the more efficient the next step will be. Once frozen, foods are subjected to vacuum drying. The air and water vapor (gas) are removed from the food processing chamber using a vacuum pump. This includes removing the water vapor that was once inside of the foods. When these two steps are properly completed, the food is dry enough to allow for safe storage at room temperature.

Is freeze drying food safe?

Yes, if …

1 - The two sub-processes, freezing and vacuum drying are done correctly: a. The freezing process must be quick and the vacuum

process should leave only residual moisture. b. For example, chilling foods safely is defined as reaching 41°F (refrigeration temperature) in 1-4 hours or less. Pre-refrigerated or prefrozen foods can be placed in the freeze-dryer to minimize this concern. c. Drying foods safely is defined as reaching “a safe residual moisture level.” To determine this at home, most Cooperative Extension resources suggest that foods should be dried to a “crisp” or “breakable” texture, although foods with high levels of sugars, such as fruits, may be flexible, but not sticky, when correctly dried.

2 - Proper safe food handling techniques were employed in the preparation of the food prior to freeze-drying. Freeze-drying does not kill bacteria.

What happens to microorganisms in the freezedrying process?

Nothing. The microorganisms stay viable, but dormant, even under the extreme conditions of freeze drying. In fact, scientists use a laboratory version of freeze drying to preserve microorganisms for future studies because the microorganisms can be rehydrated alive for decades.

Therefore, when home freeze

Citizen Arrest Have you ever wanted to arrest someone? Or thought about it? The state of Utah allows citizen arrests, but only if certain elements are met. While the statute is very short, the caselaw supporting citizen arrest, dated from 1896, 1900, and 1905 is a riot of cowboys, guns, mountains, robberies, and shoot-outs.

Who needs L'amour if you have Utah caselaw?

Under Utah Code § 77-73, a private person may arrest another (1) for a public offense committed or attempted in his presence; or (2) when a felony has been committed and he has reasonable cause to believe the person arrested has committed it. Now, let’s break that down: A “private person” is a person not acting in a public capacity such as a police officer or officer of the peace.

This means we can all arrest people, if we want to, with a significant chance for liability.

“Arrest” is defined as an actual restraint of the person arrested or submission to custody. The arrestee cannot be subjected to any more restraint than is necessary for the detention. For example, if your business experiences theft and you catch the shoplifter, you cannot catch them then use a taser to “teach them a lesson.” Rather, under the law, you could detain the person in a portion of the store while calling the police.

The offense must be a public offense (misdemeanor), or felony. Crimes are

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statutorily defined, but most are common sense: theft, assault, battery, trespassing, intentionally breaking the law, public intoxication, among others. Remember, to be criminal, there must be a mens rea, or intent to commit the action.

The public offense must be committed or attempted in the arrestor’s presence. You must see the criminal action before arresting someone. If you do not see the criminal She's your local lawyer! action or attempt, you could face your own criminal … drank the milk and laughed charges for assaulting or bat- over it.” Outraged, Hansen tering another person. and members of the public Felonies are tricky. If you went in hot pursuit of the citireasonably believe a person zens, ending in a shoot-out. committed the felony, in your The state of Utah, thankfully, presence or outside of your considered robbery a felony, presence, you can arrest them. so the public could arrest the However, you must know two men even though the pubwhat the felony is. And, Utah lic did not see or experience law has changed many felo- the robbery. nies over time to misdemeanDisclaimer. All materials ors, or public offenses. If you in this article are prepared for get too zealous, you could cit- general information purposes izen arrest someone for what only to permit you to learn you thought was a felony but more about legal concepts. then be arrested yourself be- The information presented cause the elements of citizen is not legal advice, is not to arrest were not made. Further, be acted on as such, may not you could face civil liabil- be current, and is subject to ity, i.e. have to pay monetary change without notice. If you damages, if you improperly have a general question about arrest someone. Be careful if the law or legal profession, you choose to citizen arrest an please email me at megan@ individual. mustoelaw.com or call my ofNow, to the fun caselaw fice at 435.610.1431. and poor Fred Hansen. Hanmegan mUstoe, sen was detained by two men attorney, who took, “a pocket book, MustoeLaw.com …a pocket knife… and two Richfield quarts of milk, …. They then

drying raw foods the microorganisms on those raw foods will remain viable, then activate upon rehydration. Food items that are traditionally cooked before eating must also be cooked before eating as a freeze-dried food. Examples are raw meats, raw seafood, raw eggs, and foods containing these raw ingredients.

Can freeze dried foods be safely vacuum packaged?

Yes. As long as the food is dried to a low residual moisture, vacuum packaging is safe. Remember, vacuum packaging is not a food safety process itself. In fact, removing oxygen from a package may make it more of a concern for the botulism bacteria to grow and produce toxin if there is a moist environment.

Fortunately, without moisture (water) the botulism bacteria (and all bacteria, yeast, and molds) cannot grow. Therefore, it is safe to place properly dried or freeze-dried foods in vacuum packaging or in containers that also have oxygen absorber packets placed inside.

Advantages and Disadvantages Advantages of Freezedrying • Easy preparation. Food is prepared for freeze-drying the same way food is prepared for regular freezing.

After rinsing and removing blemishes, blanch most vegetables; pretreat fruits if necessary to prevent browning; meats can be freeze-dried cooked or raw; casseroles are typically assembled from already cooked foods. Place the product on the trays and push the button to start the machine.

• Freeze-drying can preserve foods other preservation methods cannot, such

as most dairy or egg products.

• Freeze-drying can replace pressure canning of low acid foods.

• Storage. When finished, freeze-dried products are shelf-stable, lightweight, and food safe for longer other food preservation methods.

Conservative food safety estimates of commercial food “canned” in metalMylar-type pouches is 8 to 10 years.

This does not address the food quality after that time, only the food safety. However, no real data exists on the shelf-life of home freeze-dried products, because the company that invented and manufactured the first home freeze-dryer began sales in 2013.

• Nutrition. Nutrition labels of commercially freezedried broccoli, pineapple and cooked chicken chunks compare favorably to nutrient data of raw or commercially frozen products.

• Taste. Freeze-dried products rehydrate more fully than dehydrated products, so the taste and texture are closer to fresh with a freeze- dried product than with a dehydrated product.

• Cost. Home freeze-dried foods are substantially cheaper than commercially freeze-dried foods. Even including supplies and electricity costs, the commercial companies often have a mark-up of up to 85% more than a homeproduced product.

Disadvantages of Freeze-Drying • Cost. The machine itself (starting around $2,000 and ranging to over $10,000 for small commercial ones) is not the only cost. The ongoing cost of supplies must be considered.

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◦ The price for 60 mylar 1-gallon bags with 60 300 cc oxidizer packets is $24 on Amazon (October 2018). The oxidizer packets are a onetime use, although the mylar bags could possibly be cut down and reused. ◦ Cost of vacuum pump oil starts at $20 a gallon, although that oil can be filtered and reused. An oil-less pump is also an option but will be an upfront cost of $1,600 (Harvest Right, November 2018) when buying the machine. ◦ Reports on the cost of electricity have varied. One consumer on the East Coast said her electricity bill went up $20 to $30 a month during her heavy usage time (Merrill, 2018, personal correspondence). Consumers in the Intermountain West figured between $2 to $5 worth of electricity per batch (Jessen, 2018).

• Options: consumer choices for this appliance are currently limited. There are few companies making “home” freeze dryers, laboratory freeze dryers are built for scientific sampling so may not work as well for food, and the small commercial “pilot study” freeze dryers tend to be larger than those marketed for home use. Additionally, laboratory and commercial freeze dryers typically have more sophisticated software programs that significantly increase the price. However, these are all options for consumers who want to thoroughly search the market.

• Size of machine. This is not a small appliance • Installation of unit. This appliance cannot sit on the floor: both because it must be elevated for the ice melt tubing to drain into a container below it, and to be able to access the vacuum pump and the on/off switches for the unit.

• Temperature. Freeze dryers, like most machines, work best in ambient temperatures of 45° to 80° F. The pump throws out heat, so it is important to put the machine in an area where there is plenty of ventilation.

• Noise. When the vacuum pump turns on, the noise level is 62 to 67 decibels— a vacuum cleaner is 70 dB. • Time. Typical batch time is between 20 to 40 hours.

Very dense foods and foods high in sugar take longer: fresh pineapple takes between 48 to 52 hours.

• Batch quantities. The mid-size machine handles between 7 to 10 pounds of food. A bushel of peaches is 48 pounds. Figuring a 24-hour process time plus a 3-hour defrost time to make the machine ready for another batch, it would take over a week to freezedry one bushel of peaches.

That is assuming the bushel of peaches can wait to be processed for a week.

Writers: Brian A. Nummer, Chris Jessen, Cathy Merrill Paige Wray, Callie Ward.

Adapted for Article- Callie Ward, Extension Assistant Professor, Garfield County.

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LegaL Notices PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday July 22nd, 2019, at 11:20 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: ZONE CHANGE AGRICULTURE TO COMMERCIAL BEGINNING AT A POINT THAT IS N0°06'17"W 607.81 FT AND W847.46 FT FROM THE W 1/16 CORNER (SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 22 TOWNSHIP 35 SOUTH, RANGE 3 EAST SALT LAKE BASE MERIDIAN) BETWEEN SECTIONS 22 AND 27 TOWNSHIP 35 SOUTH RANGE 3 EAST SALT BASE AND MERIDIAN AND RUNNING THENCE N40°48'59"W 577.06 FEET; THENCE N0°06'31"W 73.80 FEET; THENCE N89°53'29"E 1173.85 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY 104.76 FEET ALONG A NON-TANGENT 50.00 FEET RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT (CHORD BEARS S29°52'12"W 86.62 FEET); THENCE S59°50'54"W 871.27 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 4, 11, & 18, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday July 22nd, 2019, at 11:15 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: MINOR LOT SUB-DIVISION AND ZONE CHANGE COMMERCIAL TO RESIDENTIAL COMMENCING AT THE WEST QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 35 SOUTH, RANGE 3 EAST, OF THE SALT LAKE BASE AND MERIDIAN; THENCE N89°56'11"E, ALONG THE EAST-WEST CENTER SECTION LINE, 400.01 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING N89°56'11"E, ALONG THE EASTWEST CENTER SECTION LINE, 230.63 FEET TO A POINT LOCATED ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF UTAH STATE HIGHWAY-12; THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY THE FOLLOWING TWO (2) COURSES: S65°48'05"E, 132.86 FEET TO A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 5,679.58 FEET, AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 03°07'45"; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE, 310.19 FEET TO A POINT OF COMPOUND CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 20.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90°35'18"; THENCE DEPARTING SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY AND RUNNING SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID CURVE, 31.62 FEET TO A POINT LOCATED ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LEGACY DRIVE; THENCE ALONG SAID LINE THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) COURSES: S27°54'58"W, 88.13 FEET TO A CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 1,025.00 FEET, AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 05°28'27"; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE, 97.93 FEET; THENCE S22°26'31"W, 87.71 FEET TO A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 20.00 FEET, AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90°00'00"; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE, 31.42 FEET TO A POINT LOCATED ON THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF HERITAGE LANE; THENCE ALONG SAID LINE THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) COURSES: N67°33'29"W, 423.30 FEET TO A CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 125.00 FEET, AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 22°13'48"; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE, 48.50 FEET; THENCE N89°47'17"W, 60.75 FEET; THENCE N00°24'08"E, 303.25 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 4, 11, & 18, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday July 22nd, 2019, at 11:10 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: MINOR LOT SUB-DIVISION COMMENCING AT THE WEST QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 35 SOUTH, RANGE 3 EAST, OF THE SALT LAKE BASE AND MERIDIAN; THENCE N89°56'11"E ALONG THE EAST-WEST SECTION LINE, 859.50 FEET; THENCE S00°03'49"E, 513.83 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID POINT BEING LOCATED ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF HERITAGE LANE; THENCE ALONG SAID LINE THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) COURSES: S67°33'29"E, 292.16 FEET TO A CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 225.00 FEET, AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 22°19'17"; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE, 87.66 FEET; THENCE S89°52'47"E, 69.89 FEET TO A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 20.00 FEET, AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 89°46'41"; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE, 31.34 FEET TO A POINT LOCATED ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF 1100 EAST STREET; THENCE S00°06'05"E ALONG SAID LINE 149.79 FEET; THENCE N84°58'15"W, 447.84 FEET; THENCE N00°07'13"E, 259.22 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 11 & 18, 2019 PUBLIC HEARING LOA TOWN PLANNING/ZONING COMMISSION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION – Loa Builders Supply has submitted a conditional use permit application for a proposed warehouse located on .78 acre lot at 60 E. 100 North in Loa. The Loa Town Planning/Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing about said application on Monday, July 15, 2019 at 6 pm at the Loa Town Hall at 80 West Center in Loa. For more information concerning this application, please contact Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 4 &11, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE BICKNELL TOWN Bicknell Town Planning/Zoning Committee has scheduled a public hearing on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. The Public Hearing will be held at the Bicknell Town Office at 100 North 60 West to receive comments regarding the updated Annexation Ordinance for Bicknell. Please plan to attend and share your opinions on this Ordinance.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 4, 11, & 18, 2019 NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Aug. 7, 2019 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.

CHANGE APPLICATIONS(S) 61-500 (a44887): The Rich`s Property LLC propose(s) using 0.0127 cfs OR 3 ac-ft. from groundwater (Bryce Canyon area) for COMMERCIAL: 35 Unit RV Park.

61-2819 (a44894): ADS Group Inc., Coyote and East Fork Irrigation Company propose(s) using 0.048 cfs OR 10.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (Bryce Canyon) for COMMERCIAL: 106 motel units at 150 gpd/unit for 214 days.

61-2799 (a44895): ADS Group Inc., Coyote and East Fork Irrigation Company propose(s) using 0.114 cfs OR 25 ac-ft. from groundwater (Bryce Canyon) for COMMERCIAL: 253 motel units at 150 gpd/unit for 214 days.

NONUSE APPLICATION(S) 61-2754: Ronald Floyd Ellenburg, Martin Garcia and Leticia Garcia, Dana Lebaron, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, John and Peggy O. Ellenburg 1990 Living Trust, J & T Trust, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company is/are seeking a nonuse period for 3.6 ac-ft. from the Panguitch Creek (Panguitch Area) for IRRIGATION. 61-2797: John and Peggy O. Ellenburg Living Trust, John Ellenburg and Peggy O Ellenburg Trust, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company, Steven D Perreira is/are seeking a nonuse period for 2.25 ac-ft. from the Panguitch Creek (Panguitch Area) for IRRIGATION. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 11 & 18, 2019

THE STATE OF UTAH SCHOOL AND INSTITUTIONAL TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC NOTICE The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration has received an application to lease the surface of the following described acreage: WAYNE COUNTY Township 30 South, Range 12 East Section 16: ALL Containing 640.00 acres, more or less Any individual wishing to submit a competing application to purchase, lease, and/or exchange for this property, a portion thereof, or a parcel including any of the above-described acreage, should also file an application and the appropriate application fee(s).

The Trust Lands Administration will accept competing applications during the following period of time: From 8:00 A.M. FRIDAY, July 12, 2019 Until 5:00 P.M. MONDAY, July 29, 2019 TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION 2031 South Industrial Park Road Richfield, UT 84701 (435) 896-2559 Reference No.: SULA 1910 The Trust Lands Administration reserves the right to reject any application or subsequent bids.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 11, 18 & 25, 2019

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July 11, 2019

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HELP WANTED

PANGUITCH DENTAL OFFICE DENTAL ASSISTANT

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The position responsibilities include: Patient Interaction.

Taking X-Rays.

Chair-side assisting.

Scheduling, Charting, Documenting dental visits on computer.

Sterilization of dental Instruments.

Set-up and cleaning operatory and office.

Experienced applicants would have the following: Dental Assisting Experience Pedo, Endo, Oral Surgery and General Dentistry Experience.

Knowledge of Computer Charting and Digital x-rays X-Ray Certified.

CPR Certified.

We are willing to train those with no assisting experience.

Wage is negotiable if you have dental experience.

Email your resume to: smemory@waynechc.org or you can drop it off in person at: Panguitch Dental, 75 N. 200 E., Panguitch, UT 84759.

LIBRARIAN PANGUITCH CITY Panguitch City is hiring a Librarian. This is a part time position with no city benefits. Starting wage will be $9.00 to $12.00/hour.

A more detailed job description is available at the city office. Successful applicant will work under the direction of the Library Director, City Manager and City Council.

Applicants should turn in a detailed resume and job application to the city offices, 25 South 200 East (temporarily 40 N 100 E), P.O. Box 75 Panguitch, Utah 84759 by 5pm on July 17, 2019. Applicants must be a Panguitch City resident or be willing to locate to Panguitch City upon being hired.

Applications are available at the Panguitch City offices. Panguitch is an equal opportunity employer. Panguitch City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Questions about the job should be directed to Lori Talbot at the city office or by calling 435-676-8585.

HIRING PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN (PART TIME) Job Description: Massey’s Bail Bonds is looking for professional, positive, candidates; to help families get their loved ones out of jail through a bonding process. Join our team; we will train you to become a professional Bondsman!

Responsibilities: · Completing a Utah Bail Bond Application with the co-signer and accused. · You are posting a legal bond at the County Jail. · Providing professional resources to the accused and co-signer · Occasionally Collecting Money, & Collateral to be deposited · Mailing all applicable documents to the Main Office.

Benefits: · Flexible Hours · Up to $12,500 Annually · Work From Home · On Job Training · Clerical Work Contact: masseysbailbonds@yahoo.com or (435)315-0128

ACCEPTING BIDS Milk Cooler

Wayne School District has a school lunch milk cooler for sale to the highest bidder. The cooler still works. We received a grant from Dairy West to get a new one and want to sell the old one. See picture at right: Please send bids to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715 and put on the outside of the envelope Milk Cooler Bid. Bids will be accepted until July 19th at noon.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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 Speech Language Pathologist for the Garfield School District Head Teacher at Antimony Elementary Half-Time Kindergarten Teacher at Escalante Elementary Half-Time Business &/or Computer Science Teacher Escalante High STEM Teacher part-time for Boulder Elementary School Food Service Worker for Boulder Elementary School Para Professional for BV Elementary & High w/ Retirement SpEd Para Professional for Panguitch Middle & High School Para Professionals for All Schools Sub Bus Driver/Activity Bryce Valley and Escalante Substitute Custodians, Food Service, and Teachers SALARY: Please see 2019-2020 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 Tracy Davis (435-676-8821) BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322) BVES Principal Layne LeFevre (435-679-8619) BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-679-8835) EES/EHS Principal Peter Baksis (435-826-4205) PES Principal Robert Prince (435-676-8847) PHS Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-8805) District Office Tracy Davis (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.

SECRETARY CLERK CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION DISTRICT The Canyonlands Conservation District has an opening for the position of Secretary Clerk. This position will be based out of Eastern Garfield County and covers the Bryce Valley and Escalante/Boulder Areas.

The successful applicant will be required to: be personable, reliable, eager to work and have communication and writing skills; ensure that the District runs smoothly by working collaboratively and maintaining a positive attitude; assist with the completion and editing of necessary reports and documents, (such as budget, financial report, program report, plans & etc.); assist with a variety of administrative duties, such as contacts, phone calls, public relation, publishing notices and articles in the local newspaper, online, and etc.; schedule meetings, help prepare agendas, coordinate logistics, and provide meeting reminders; maintain an organized filing system; take and transcribe meeting minutes and distribute them in a timely manner; assist with the CD’s programs, such as conservation tree sales, equipment rental, tours, and etc.

Hours will be on an as needed basis and are very reasonable, approximately 5 hours each month. Clerk is required to attend the CD’s monthly meeting.

Compensation starts $200 per month. Raises will apply with experience.

Please send resume by July 26, 2019 to: Tyce Palmer PO Box 806 Panguitch, UT 84759 tpalmer@utah.gov For more information please contact: Tyce Palmer at tpalmer@utah.gov or 435-676-8189 (Office) or (435) 691-1498 (Cell).

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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PART-TIME SENIOR CENTER EMPLOYEES ESCALANTE / PANGUITCH Garfield County is accepting applications for parttime employees at the Senior Citizen’s Centers in Escalante and Panguitch.

Applications are available at the County Clerk’s Office 55 South Main, Panguitch or online at www.garfield. utah.gov and will be accepted until 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2019.

Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer. The successful applicant must pass a background screening.

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BRYCE CANYON AIRPORT Garfield County is accepting applications for a fulltime employee at the Bryce Canyon Airport.

For more information contact the airport at (435) 834-5239 or the Clerk’s Office (435)676-1100.

Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office 55 South Main, Panguitch or online at www. garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, July 26, 2019.

CARE AND SHARE (FOOD BANK) WORKER PANGUITCH Garfield County is accepting applications for the position of Panguitch Care and Share (Food Bank) Worker. The position is part-time (30 hours per month).

Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk's Office 55 South Main, Panguitch or online at www. garfield.utah.gov. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, August 2, 2019.

DEPUTY TREASURER Garfield County is accepting applications for Deputy Treasurer. The position is full time with benefits. Office and computer skills or experience is preferred.

Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk's Office 55 South Main, Panguitch or online at www. garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, August 2, 2019.

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

SEASONAL MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE LOA TOWN Loa Town is accepting applications for a seasonal employee to help with the maintenance of the town.

Applicant must be at least 16 years old and be able to handle physical labor.

Responsibilities will include a variety of duties such as: landscaping & general maintenance in parks and cemetery and culinary & irrigation water related duties.

Approximately 15-20 hours per week, possibly more dependent on work load.

Applicants are welcome to stop by during normal business hours at the Loa Town Hall at 80 West Center, Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm. You may also call Michelle Brian for more information at 435-8362160.

Application deadline: Thursday, July 11, 2019 by 5 pm.

Loa Town has the right to accept or reject all applications.

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MENTAL HELP SUPPORT GROUP

NAMI Connection groups are for adults, ages 18+, and are designed to connect, encourage, and support participants using a structured support group model.

They are free and confidential and are led by trained facilitators living in recovery themselves

For more information, including location and time, call or text:

Jon (760) 933-8867 Laura (435) 260-0276

Boulder-Escalante Program Facilitators The National Alliance on Mental Illness

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

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Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group 4th Thursday of each month 5:30-7:30pm Southwest Behavioral Health Center 601 East Center St. Panguitch ADULTS ONLY Questions?

Call Melissa Veater 435-690-0911

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The Insider PILT Payments Cont'd from page 1

annually for tax-exempt federal lands administered

by U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) agencies including the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the National Park Service (NPS), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and for federal water projects and some military installations.

Using a statutory formula, the annual PILT payments to local governments are computed based on the number of acres of federal land within each county or jurisdiction and on the population of that county or jurisdiction. The lands include the national forest and national park systems; lands in the FWS Refuge System; areas managed by the BLM; areas managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; U.S. Bureau of Reclamation water resource development projects; and others.

Since PILT payments began in 1977, DOI has distributed approximately $9.2 billion dollars to States and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

DOI collects more than $11.9 billion in revenue annually from commercial activities on public lands, such as oil and gas leasing, livestock grazing, and timber harvesting. A portion of these revenues is shared with States and counties. The balance is deposited in the U.S. Treasury, which in turn pays for a broad array of federal activities, including PILT funding.

Individual county payments may vary from year to year as a result of changes in

July 11, 2019 List of 2019 federal PILT payments to Utah counties:

BEAVER $1,047,460 BOX ELDER $3,324,963 CACHE $759,719 CARBON $1,190,588 DAGGETT $141,037 DAVIS $90,218 DUCHESNE $2,068,619 EMERY $1,284,309 GARFIELD $932,088 GRAND $1,268,212 IRON $3,439,017 JUAB $1,381,238 KANE $1,220,427 MILLARD $1,511,125 MORGAN $40,136 PIUTE $242,617 RICH $445,724 SALT LAKE $246,320 SAN JUAN $1,595,890 SANPETE $1,429,204 SEVIER $2,066,437 SUMMIT $1,473,015 TOOELE $3,728,651 UINTAH $3,083,676 UTAH $1,866,201 WASATCH $1,257,731 WASHINGTON $3,148,918 WAYNE $506,870 WEBER $147,849

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acreage data, which is updated annually by the federal agency administering the land; prioryear Federal revenue sharing payments reported annually by the Governor of each State; and population data, which is updated using information from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Federal revenue sharing payments are made to local governments under programs other than PILT during the previous fiscal year, including payments such as those made under the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, the Refuge Revenue Sharing Fund, the National Forest Fund, the Taylor Grazing Act, the Mineral Leasing Act, the Federal Power Act, and the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, as authorized.

A full list of funding by state and county is available at www.doi.gov/pilt.

—United States Department of the Interior

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