Out & About for the Summer

Ask an Expert Four Tips for Summer Safety

by Kathleen Riggs, Utah State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Professor

Many families are heading outdoors for recreation and activities this summer. Whether in the pool or park, the ballfield or backyard, take measures to keep family members safe from injuries, sun, and insects.

UTAH - Many families are heading outdoors for recreation and activities this summer. Whether in the pool or park, the ballfield or backyard, take measures to keep family members safe from injuries, sun, and insects. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a portion of their website dedicated to family health. A summary of summer safety tips are included below. For additional information, visit the CDC website.

1. Master water safety. Swimming in the pool and playing in the sprinklers are favorite summer activities. However, drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4. Water safety tips from CDC include:

• Carefully watch young children in and around water.

• Teach kids to swim. Formal swimming lessons can protect young children from drowning.

• Learn CPR. Knowing this skill can be critical in a time of need.

• Install a four-sided fence around home pools. Wear a properly fitted life jacket when boating.

2. Beat the heat and sun. Overheating and sunstroke can occur in healthy children, youth, and adults if they participate in strenuous activities during hot weather. If someone shows signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, move him or her to a cool location and seek medical help. To avoid over-heating:

• Never leave infants, children, or pets in a parked car, even if the windows are cracked.

Dress infants and children in loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Schedule outdoor activities in the morning and evening hours. Cool off with cool showers or baths.

A few serious sunburns can lead to skin cancer in the years ahead. Tanning is the skin’s way of trying to protect itself from harmful UV rays from the sun. To prevent sunburn: Cover up. Clothing that covers the skin helps protect against UV rays. Use sunscreen with at least SPF (sun protection factor) 15 and UVA (ultraviolet A) and UVB (ultraviolet B) protection every time you go outside.

3. Prevent ticks and mosquitos from causing harm. Protect yourself and your family from bites and diseases. Zika, West Nile Virus, and Lyme disease can all be transmitted by insects. To help with protection: Use an effective insect repellent. Products containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, and some natural oils provide longlasting protection. Some pesticides (acaricides) can reduce the number of ticks, but these should not be relied on for providing full protection. Check yourself and your children for ticks after being outdoors, especially if you have been camping or hiking. Instructions for effectively removing ticks are available on the CDC website.

4. Prevent injuries

Falls at home and on the playground are common causes of visits to the emergency room. To avoid injury:

• Be sure playgrounds are well maintained and have soft landing areas.

• Wear appropriate protective gear when participating in summer sports.

• Learn to perform basic first aid.

Enjoy fun in the sun, but make safety a priority so that summer is incident and accident free.

Fishing in

Utah: There are thousands of miles of publicly accessible streams in Utah, and you have the opportunity to catch not only a lot of fish, but also a diverse array of species in our streams. Utah is truly one of the best stream fishing states in the country.

—Randy Oplinger, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Sportfish Coordinator

Fishing in Utah

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Utah counties)

• The Right and Left Forks of Huntington Creek (Emery County)

• The Right Fork of the Logan River (Cache County)

• Mill Creek near Salt Lake City (Salt Lake County)

“Generally, anglers fishing in small streams should expect to fish around a lot of brush, and as a result, shorter fishing rods are recommended for this type of fishing,” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Sportfish Coordinator Randy Oplinger said. “Fishing in small streams is difficult, but anglers can be rewarded with high catch rates of fish, although they are typically small fish.”

If you want to fish a moderate-sized stream, here are a few good options:

• The East Fork of the Sevier River (Piute and Sevier counties)

• Duchesne River (Duchesne County)

Logan River (Cache County)

• Blacksmith Fork River (Cache County)

Moderate-sized streams typically are large enough that there is room to cast. These waterbodies usually allow for anglers to wade in as well, allowing additional access to various spots in the river.

For fishing opportunities at larger rivers, anglers should check out the following:

Weber River (Weber County)

Provo River (Utah County)

• Green River (Emery County)

“The Green River is especially notable because it is the best drift boat fishing opportunity in Utah,” Oplinger said. “Anglers should also keep in mind that large rivers can sometimes be difficult to wade in due to their size and faster flows, but they typically hold larger fish.”

Fishing tips

Many streams and rivers in Utah provide opportunities to catch various trout species, including cutthroat, brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout. Mountain whitefish can also be caught frequently in Utah’s streams and rivers.

“Many of these fish can be caught fly fishing, using a variety of flies,” Oplinger said. “Using nymphs can be an effective option because fish spend roughly 90% of their time feeding below the surface, which is where nymphs dwell. Dry flies and terrestrials are a lot of fun to use while fishing as well, and are often easier to fish with because you can see the fish actually taking the fly on the surface. However, they can be a more challenging option.”

Another effective method is to combine both options and use a “dropper”—use a dry fly on the surface as a strike indicator and also use a nymph under the surface.

“People typically associate streams with fly fishing,” Oplinger said. “But, with that said, anglers who prefer spinning equipment can also catch a lot of trout using spinners. You can also cast flies using a spinning rod if you use a bobber. Simply attach the fly with a section of leader below the bobber, and use the bobber as a strike indicator. Stream fishing is fun because it provides a unique game of strategy. To be successful as a stream angler, you have to be intimately aware of the habitat, what fish are eating, and how fish are behaving. You also have to focus on how you present your flies to the fish so you make it as natural as possible. This makes stream fishing both an exciting mental and physical challenge.”

Safety information

Due to the heavy snowpack from last winter, some of Utah’s streams and rivers are still running higher than normal for this time of year. Anglers should be very cautious if fishing a river or stream this year.

“Remember that water tends to be swifter than it looks,” Oplinger said. “Always use caution before attempting to wade in a stream when fishing. It’s a good idea to take another person along when you are fishing or enjoying other recreational activities around water. If you are unable to bring a friend with you, always tell someone where you are going fishing and when you plan to return home.”

Anglers can find more information on the DWR website about the great stream fishing opportunities that Utah has to offer. The Utah Cutthroat Slam website also provides additional information about stream fishing in the state.

“There are thousands of miles of publicly accessible streams in Utah, and you have the opportunity to catch not only a lot of fish, but also a diverse array of species in our streams,” Oplinger said. “Utah is truly one of the best stream fishing states in the country.”

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Garfield Commission: Promotion of a resolution for passage by the National Association of Counties (NACO), National Lands Committee, regarding "failure of the BLM to coordinate" and follow the County's Resource Management Plan; approval of three Planning Department recommendations; approval of Resolution 2023-8, Mailing Address Changes; a Boulder Town request for county support for an ADA-compliant pathway through Boulder’s Town Park and along Hwy 12; the Garfield County Fair and County Fair Commissioner's Dinner, and receival of $380K from Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative (WRI) for the Mud Springs project discussed.

Garfield Commission

Cont'd from A1 tour with Forest Service personnel, saying the range is in best shape in years. Around the county, mosquitos are problematic this year, especially given that the county doesn’t have its own abatement program; speeding—both by cars and ATVs—are causing problems, especially with the cattle on open range.

Hole-in-the Rock Road continues to be in bad shape. Commissioner Taylor asked Public Works Director Dave Dodds to erect a sign notifying travelers to call the BLM, not the county, if they have problems.

Bids on the county vehicles advertised for sale were opened, with the high bids being approved for sale.

The Commissioners approved three Planning Department recommendations: a Hercules Subdivision amendment resulting in added acreage to some lots; Tommy Creek Subdivision, combining lots; and a zone change for River Estates, from Redevelopment to Resort Recreation, which will accommodate some new cabins.

The Commission approved Resolution 2023-8, Mailing Address Changes, which establishes new processes for changing one’s mailing address on the tax rolls.

County residents were urged to participate in Garfield Memorial Hospital’s August fundraising dinner and auction. Commissioner Pollock said residents can help their hospital by attending the dinner, purchasing tables for their organizations to attend, donating items to the fundraising auction, and purchasing items from the auction.

Resident and ATV

July 10 - July 16

by John Mosley

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.

enthusiast Joe Orman requested $3K for the Bryce ATV Rally dinner and received approval for up to $4K. Orman said about 300 attendees are expected.

Boulder Town, Mayor Judy Drain and Town Clerk Jessica LeFevre requested county support for an ADA-compliant pathway through Boulder’s Town Park and along Hwy 12. The Town has received preliminary approval for a $600K UDOT grant, of which 6.75 percent, or $40K needs to come from the town. Drain said veterans’ groups may also be approached for funding. The Commissioners approved $10K toward the project, which will likely not begin until 2025, with the option of returning for additional funds if needed.

The Commission tabled four agenda items to await input from Commissioner Tebbs:

• Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Victim Services

• Request by Bryce Valley Humanities Club for $10K for travel to England and France, the first of planned ongoing educational trips by juniors and seniors studying soldiers’ experiences at Normandy. The initial, 8-day, $4700/student trip is planned for next June, with the county’s portion to help cover the college credits. Students who’ve already studied US and world history, among other subjects, will be following the lives of individual soldiers and will “learn about the world through experiencing it.”

Bristlecone Water District Board appointments. Two positions are available; three of the six applicants were present and made statements regarding their qualifications for the position.

• Budget opening to pur- chase $80K in equipment for Sheriff’s Dept.

The Commission adopted the 2023 Property Tax Rates, provided by the Utah State Tax Commission, at a slight increase over 2022.

In other department business, the Commission discussed the County Fair Commissioner's Dinner. They had budgeted funds to upgrade the sound system, but may instead look into renting a system. They also discussed the meager participation in the County Fair by the east side of the county, noting the distance factor and suggesting possibilities of distributing more of the fair’s events.

Currently, outside of regular County Fair activities, the Rodeo is held in Bryce Valley and the Queen Pageant is held in Escalante.

The county has received $2000 and $4500 from Piute County and from an individual contributor, respectively, for the Predator Control program.

Dixie National Forest, Powell District Ranger Chris Wehrli reported on receiving $380K from Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative (WRI) for the Mud Springs project. He also said the Flake Mountain prescribed fire burn was not funded this year, but would likely be funded next year.

The Commission moved to executive session to discuss possible litigation.

The Garfield County Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month starting at 10 a.m. All meetings are held in the County Courthouse in Panguitch. There is no set up for electronic participation, but all meeting recordings are uploaded to the Utah Public Meetings Notice board, https:// www.utah.gov/pmn/.

—Insider

The sky 40 minutes after sunset on July 15. Venus has an altitude of only 10° It’s not yet dark enough to see Mercury or any but the brightest stars. Look for Mercury next week when it’s higher. The stars of Leo are above Regulus.

The planet show is quickly drawing to a close as Venus and Mars sink in the west, setting earlier each day. 45 minutes after sunset, Venus sits less than 10° above the west horizon. It sets an hour later if you have a flat horizon. Directly above Venus are Mars and Regulus. Regulus is the brightest star in Leo, the Lion, and a star only slightly brighter than Mars; the rest of Leo is above. Note the color contrast between the two. On the 10th, Mars is a scant 2/3° above Regulus, but Mars’ eastward motion leaves Regulus behind, and their separation has grown to 4° on the 16th—still close enough to see them together in binoculars. On the 14th and 15th, Regulus is midway between Mars and Venus. Regulus is virtually on the ecliptic so the moon and planets pass near and sometime occult it, as now.

We’ve enjoyed Venus as the brilliant “Evening Star” since last year, but it’s remarkable how fast it will now disappear. It’s moving between the earth and sun, transitioning from the evening to the morning sky, and it leaves us before July ends. Telescopically, it’s a very thin crescent that grows thinner by the day. People have reported seeing Venus as a crescent through binoculars, but you need at least 10 power and preferably more, to mount them on a tripod, and to look before sunset, while Venus is still relatively high and above the most turbulent layers of our atmosphere. Give it a try.

Mercury is beginning to make an appearance in the evening sky to liven things up a bit; more on it next week.

Saturn rises at about midnight, depending on where you are in your time zone, and an hour later, it’s very low in the east-southeast, in Aquarius. Saturn is brighter than any star in Aquarius and is yellowish, so it’s easy to pick it out from the fainter stars nearby.

Jupiter rises 2½ hours later, and it’s so bright there is no missing it. Jupiter is in Aries, another constellation without bright stars. On the morning of the 11th, the moon is 4° from Jupiter.

Astronomical dusk— when the sun’s light is entirely gone and the sky is fully dark—occurs 1 hour 45 minutes after sunset (in

July), and then the constellation Scorpius is due south, and that’s a great time to look at it. First, it’s one of the small handful of constellations that looks like what it’s named after —a scorpion. Those of us who live or vacation in the desert southwest are familiar with them, as were the Mesopotamians in what is now Iraq when constellations were first named more than 6,000 years ago, and these stars have been seen as a scorpion since then. With your eye, the bright orange star Antares stands out—it’s the heart of the scorpion —and with binoculars the large naked-eye star cluster M7 is so conspicuous that it was marveled at in ancient times.

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.

Legal Notices

SURPLUS SALE GARFIELD COUNTY

GARFIELD COUNTY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

2011, CHEVROLET SUBURBAN, WHITE, 4WD, 1500 LT

BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE COUNTY

CLERK’S OFFICE UNTIL 5:00 P.M., JULY 7TH, 2023.

BIDS WILL BE OPENED MONDAY, JULY 10TH, 2023 IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE GARFIELD COUNTY COURTHOUSE DURING THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMISSION MEETING, 55 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PANGUITCH, UTAH. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION.

All vehicles will be sold in “as is” condition, and all sales will be final. Purchases can be made with cash or certified check. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all offers. For additional information contact the Clerk’s Office at (435) 676-1100 or www. garfield.utah.gov.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 22 & 29 and JULY 6, 2023

NOTICE OF BUDGET OPENING

GARFIELD COUNTY

Garfield County will hold a Budget Hearing, Monday, July 10, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Garfield County Courthouse in Panguitch for the purpose of opening the budget for the year ending December 31, 2023.

At that time, adjustments will be made to accept unanticipated revenues and adjust expenditures as needed.

Camille A. Moore

Auditor/Clerk

Garfield County

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 6, 2023

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. 2, 2023 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)538-7240 for additional information.

GARFIELD COUNTY

CHANGE APPLICATION(S)

61-3422 (a50490): Beiler Utah, LLC a Nevada Limited Liability Company propose(s) using 0.002 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile west of Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC.

61-135 (a50502): Tracy Jarvis propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 2.942 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.7 miles south of Widtsoe) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

61-3429 (a50503): Todd Christopher and Marnie Rita Coomes propose(s) using 0.002 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile west of Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC.

SEVIER COUNTY

CHANGE APPLICATION(S)

61-3420 (a50484): Spring Hill, LLC propose(s) using 0.0067 cfs OR 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (4 miles east of Hatch) for IRRIGATION.

WAYNE COUNTY

NEW APPLICATION(S)

95-5500 (A83828): James M. Morrell propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.256 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles southeast of Teasdale) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S)

95-5499 (a50426): Kelly Taylor, Wayne County Water Conservancy District propose(s) using 0.016 cfs OR 8 ac-ft. from groundwater (8 miles west of Hanksville) for IRRIGATION.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E., State Engineer

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 6 & 13, 2023

Lease Sale: The Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office issued the sale notice for a competitive oil and gas lease sale offering 15 parcels covering 28,116.87 acres in Utah scheduled for September 27, 2023.

Lease Sale

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The sale notice, environmental review documents and additional information are available on the BLM’s ePlanning website at: https://eplanning.blm. gov/eplanning-ui/project/2022049/510.

As authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act, BLM will apply a 16.67 percent royalty rate for any new leases from this sale. More information about the Act is available on BLM's online fact sheet.

Leasing is the first step in the process to develop Federal oil and gas resources. Before devel- opment operations can begin, an operator must submit an application for permit to drill detailing development plans. The BLM reviews applications for permits to drill, posts them for public review, conducts an environmental analysis and coordinates with state partners and stakeholders. All parcels leased as part of an oil and gas lease sale include appropriate stipulations to protect important natural resources. Information on current and upcoming BLM lease sales is available through the National Fluid Lease Sale System.

—Bureau of Land Management

Legal Notices

INVITATION TO BID

HENRIEVILLE TOWN PLAYGROUND INSTALLATION

THE TOWN OF HENRIEVILLE INVITES BIDS FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT THE HENRIEVILLE TOWN PARK LOCATED AT 70 WEST MAIN, HENRIEVILLE, UTAH 84736.

THE WORK INCLUDES EXCAVATING THE GROUND AT A 6 INCH DEPTH (SOIL STAYS ONSITE); FRENCH DRAIN UP TO 50 FEET; CONCRETE CURBING ALL AROUND AT 6 INCHES TALL X 6 INCHES WIDE AT 26 LINEAR FEET; INSTALLATION OF A KING KONG 46 FT X 28 FT PLAYGROUND; 3 BAY 5 SINGLE POST SWING FRAME; SEATS; PLACEMENT OF RUBBER MULCH; PLASTIC LANDSCAPE TIMBER WITH SPIKES; ADA PLAYGROUND RAMP.

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY A GRANT THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM. THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH ALL FEDERAL LABOR STANDARDS AND ATTENDANT LAWS, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF THE MOST CURRENT DAVIS-BACON WAGES AND COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 3 TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOWER INCOME PERSONS AND SMALL BUSINESSES. LOCAL, MINORITY AND WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS OWNERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BID. THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER WILL BE SELECTED.

BIDDING DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUDING DAVID-BACON WAGE DECISION INFORMATION, MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE HENRIEVILLE TOWN OFFICE LOCATED AT 70 WEST MAIN, HENRIEVILLE, UTAH 84736, BEGINNING JUNE 12, 2023 AT 9:00 AM. IF AWARD IS NOT MADE WITHIN 90 DAYS OF DAVIS BACON WAGE DECISION NOTICE, THE WAGES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE HENRIEVILLE TOWN OFFICE, 70 WEST MAIN STREET, HENRIEVILLE, UTAH 84736 ON OR BEFORE JULY 7, 2023, AT 5:00 PM. BIDS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED AND READ AT THE HENRIEVILLE TOWN BOARD MEETING TO COMMENCE AT 7:00 PM ON JULY 13, 2023, IN THE HENRIEVILLE TOWN HALL. BIDDER MUST BE A UTAH LICENSED CONTRACTOR. BID BOND MUST ACCOMPANY EACH BID TO BE CONSIDERED.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 22 & 29 and JULY 6, 2023