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Thursday, July 22, 2021

Over 95% of People Hospitalized From COVID are Not COVIDVaccinated

Issue # 1419

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Preserving What's There

For DUP Mauna Loa Camp, Restoring and Maintaining Loa Tithing House is an Ongoing Labor of Love

P&Z still looking for members, drought and development concerns, cemetary trees and potential engine brake ordinance discussed

by Jillian Fahey

by Amiee Maxwell

SOUTHWEST UTAH The numbers are compelling: those who are being hospitalized with COVID are overwhelmingly ones who have not been vaccinated for COVID-19. Data from the Utah Department of Health shows that from March 23 to June 15, 2021, when all Utahns aged 16 and older became eligible to receive the vaccine, there were 27,017 total COVID-19 cases identified in Utah, with 96.9 percent of them unvaccinated; there were 1,532 people hospitalized, with 95.2% of them unvaccinated; and there were 110 deaths, with 98% of them being unvaccinated.

Eric Packer, CEO of Intermountain Cedar City Hospital, said that the data speaks for itself. “We are once again seeing numbers rise of patients with COVID, and it’s clear that getting the vaccine is the strongest way to prevent getting hospitalized from COVID.” Dr. David Blodgett, health officer for Southwest Utah Public Health Department, stresses the importance of getting the COVID vaccine. “The single best way to stay out of the hospital COVID Cases Cont'd on page 2

Jim Ireland Selected as Superintendent of BCNP BRYCE - National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Mike Reynolds announced the selection of Jim Ireland as superintendent of Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah. Ireland has almost 30 years of NPS experience and has served as the superintendent of Timpanogos Cave National Monument near Salt Lake City, Utah for almost 10 years. Ireland has most recently served as the acting superintendent of Bryce Canyon National Park since April 2021.

He will assume the permanent role on July 18, 2021.

“Jim's deep operational experience, empathy for employees and partners, business acumen, commitment to communication and collaboration, and familiarity with Utah will make him a very effective leader for Bryce Canyon.” said Reynolds.

“Bryce Canyon is a wonderful park, beloved by visitors and its community,” said Ireland. “I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to be part of its stewardship.”

While at Timpanogos Cave, Ireland also served as the NPS Utah state coordinator, acting as the liaison to state, county and local officials and other federal agencies and representing Utah’s 13 NPS on statewide committees and Jim Ireland

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Torrey Town Council July

Courtesy Jillian Fahey

The historic Loa tithing house is in the capable hands of the DUP Mauna Loa members.

Shown back to front are Charlene Nelson, Monte Laing, Allie Brown VeeAnn Pace, Marsha Chappell, Ramona Brown, and Sherrie Anderson.

LOA - One of the oldest surviving buildings in Wayne County is the Loa tithing house just off Main Street. This small building is easy to find nestled across the street from Loa's wonderful steepled church. The stone monument on the corner explains that "Loa Townsite was named in 1876 after Mauna Loa, the beautiful 13,000 foot high volcanic mountain on the island of Hawaii, by Franklin Wheeler Young." The monument later states that the volcanic rock inside of it, "was

obtained in 1933 by Eldon Putnam Morrell," and is a piece of Mauna Loa. The rest of the monument is made of petrified wood and old stone from a fire pit that used to be behind the church.

When it comes to the history of the Loa tithing house one of the most knowledgeable people is Marsha Taylor Chappell, who spearheaded its restoration. Marsha was raised in Loa and moved back home when efforts had already started on restoring the little tithing

house. Remembering how her parents would go to the old storehouse with many other community members in order to maintain it, Marsha jumped in with both feet.

The storehouse had been entrusted to the Daughters of Utah Pioneers decades before.

Records say that it was sold to them by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

However, the DUP got the

TORREY - The July 8, 2021, Torrey Town Council meeting opened with a big thank you from Mayor Chesnut to all the council members and volunteers that made Apple Days a huge success.

The council then discussed the Planning and Zoning Commission member situation. They’ve discussed the possibility of dropping the committee members from seven to five at the last few meetings since they’ve been having a hard time keeping members.

They only received one application for a new member after advertising for the last month.

The council will discuss this further at their next work meeting.

Colleen Dudleston then presented the financial report.

“It’s been a pretty quiet month since the budgets were passed.

There’s not much going on,” she said. Dustin Oyler then gave his maintenance report and stated that work on the new fire station has begun and that there’s a lot of work going on at the springs.

Speaking of springs, Janet Hansen then took the floor to discuss her concerns about the current drought conditions.

“We don’t know what next year will be like so you as the town board really need to look at the facts and the future of our water,” she said to the council.

She asked the council how the springs are producing and

how much water is being delivered to our district. Oyler said that 1,070 gallons/minute is coming into the chlorinator and that only 260 gallons/minute (town tank only, does not include Sleeping Rainbow usage) is being used during the highest usage time between 6-10 am.

“How come we’re not getting any overflow into Sand Creek?” asked Hansen, “Usage must be more than you’re figuring.”

Councilmember Jordan Pace also raised concern and stated, “It seems like there is a leak or something.

We’re bringing a lot more water in than we’re using.”

Mayor Chesnut explained that there’s the same amount of water sitting in lines as sitting in the storage tank, which can explain why we aren’t not seeing a ton of overflow.

Hansen then questioned the council about new developments in town. She has heard rumors about a new hotel and said, “We feel that we’re at the point that any more big hotels or big developments - it’s really necessary to look and decide if this is the best thing to do.”

Mayor Chesnut said, “I agree with you.”

Several other citizens also brought up water concerns and Hansen concluded her speaking time by refreshTorrey Town Cont'd on page 7

Birds in the Megadrought Everyone is having a tough time

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Monuments and Remnants

DUP Camp Geyser Seeks to Preserve Reminders of Early Settlers

by Lauralee Williams FREMONT - As we near the July 24th celebration of Utah Pioneers entering the Salt Lake Valley in 1847, we reflect on their heroics and bravery as

Fremont, named for explorer John C Fremont who traveled through the area around 18531854 and for his namesake river. In the early days, the town

Courtesy Lauralee Williams

A monument at Allred or "Jack's" Point, was erected by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers in 1961, and describes the settlement of the Allred family. they navigated the unknown.

Let us focus on those first settlers of Rabbit Valley, specifically the village or town of

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of Fremont had a greater population than any other settlement in the county until around 1895.

In 1876 a small group of about twenty pioneers were called by Brigham Young to settle “Rabbit Valley.” They

traveled up and over the mountains from Salina in covered wagons, herding a few sheep and cows along with their belongings on pack horses. They trudged slowly along, moving rocks and clearing a path through tall sagebrush to make way for the wagons.

The party consisted of Andrew Jackson Allred, his two wives, ten children, his older brother, Hackley, and his son Monroe and wife. Also with the group were William Wilson Morrell, his son Silas and William Henry Maxfield.

Andrew Jackson “Jack” Allred was born in Missouri, 1831. His father was a Captain in Zion’s Camp formed by Mormon leader Joseph Smith. Later Andrew’s family moved to Nauvoo then traveled to Salt Lake City with the Brigham Young Company, Andrew even rode in Young’s buckboard when he suffered “white swelling” in his left leg. They arrived into the

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For any sin, we all suffer.

—Wendell Berry

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Jens Munthe

Cliff Swallow in its nest, wondering where the insects are.

ESCALANTE - Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you know it’s freakin’ dry— the driest year in our area in 120 years according to a friend who knows these things. Our drought has been going on for 20 years, and there is no end in sight. According to a University of CA paleoclimatologist, the current drought “is on track to become the worst that we’ve seen in at least 1200 years.” She is referring to the 300-year Great Drought which was a factor in the abandonment of our area by the Anasazi. There have been three megadroughts since, lasting decades at least, and we’ve now entered a fourth. I’m hoping climate change deniers are

getting a clue.

Just how bad things are out there was brought home to me when we did our Breeding Bird Surveys in June, the first in two years. Much of the vegetation that hasn’t been eaten or trampled by bovines is in sad shape or dying, there are few flowers, there will be little fruit produced, and insect populations have crashed.

Birds depend on these things for food, and there is little of it. We saw that bird populations are very low, and there are a number of groups that are just plain missing. Whitethroated Swifts and Cliff and other Swallows, all of which

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More About Cows on Highway [In response to Jeff Oyler, If Ranchers Cannot Take Better Care of Their Cows, Please, Change Your Profession, July 1, 2021] Dear Mr. “Move-In” Jeff Oyler, It's too bad about your yard and garden, but how stupid are you to put a picture of that so called fence in the The Insider that wouldn't even hold out a sick jack rabbit.

When good old Frank Salt was living there, he would shut the gate and had his yard fenced right. He always seemed glad to see us come.

I really think you should be careful about your threats, you wouldn't even know what happened if one of the Cattlemen got a hold of you.

These roads and right of ways were established here even before automobiles and the one road past your place has been there 70 years that I know of. As far as the ranchers watering the roads, I don't agree with that, BUT you don't own 1 drop of irrigation water, so you are a thief and it's none of your damn business. You put in your letter published in The Insider about cows on

Highway 72 that were “walking to free range”, but summer grazing is not free. Cattlemen have to pay grazing fees every year to put their cows on the mountain.

As far as the cattle you've seen going up Highway 72. It's terrible for their condition but the owner of those particular cows is another “move-in”and not a local rancher. Things are extremely hard for cattlemen right now and they don't need some “move-in” telling us how bad and what poor managers we are.

Our ancestors came into this valley years and years ago because of the grazing possibilities available to all who wanted to work to maintain this way of life. Where were your grandfathers or father when the reserviors and canals were built to accommodate your pretty garden?

If it's so bad here, why don't you please go back where you came from and leave us the hell alone. Maybe instead of changing our professions, You should just change Your address.

Ronnie Rees Local Farmer and Rancher

COVID Cases: We are once again

seeing numbers rise of patients with COVID, and it’s clear that getting the vaccine is the strongest way to prevent getting hospitalized from COVID.—Eric Packer, CEO of Intermountain Cedar City Hospital

Civics with Civility

Reading Adus Dorsey's latest florid commentary (July 8, 2021) about the potential ballot initiative regarding allowing gas stations in Torrey Town compelled me to add some insight.

It is my understanding that the Torrey Planning Committee, after careful consideration and input from residents, recommended that the Town Council NOT allow gas stations as an allowable use within the town. Close to a hundred residents wrote to oppose allowing new gas stations.

Three of the five town councilors ignored this and approved such a use, (within 50 feet of a residence).

Referendums were designed to empower citizens to challenge unpopular decisions made by political leaders. Putting this unprecedented decision in front of the voters that would be affected by such a business makes perfect sense.

The connection of all property owners bowing down to a “magnificent” 25% is quite a leap of logic. Let’s give the voting public a little credit for being informed and having their voices heard, and skip the rude name calling. We should expect better from our public servants.

Brian Swanson, A consistent Wayne County voter

Torrey Referendum is Democracy in Action

Adus Dorsey's July 8th letter in The Insider is full of inaccurate statements.

First, the "Pied Piper" nickname suggests a single person has lured the whole town down a dangerous path. In fact, 87 residents signed onto the referendum, 60 told the Planning Commission they opposed gas stations, and 100 signed a community letter to that effect last year. Villainizing me doesn't change that math.

The challenger to the mayor is not "solidly backed" by the Friends of Torrey. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the organization is barred by federal law from promoting or assisting any candidate for public office. (When people speak it doesn't mean they're speaking for an organization they might belong to, just as Adus doesn't speak for the Wayne County government every time he opens his mouth.)

The referendum was not "suggested and sanctioned

by the Friends of Torrey." It originated among many local residents bothered by the Town Council's approval of gas stations in April. This is not an anti-business referendum, but it does ask what kind of business? (Adus's letter suggests he's OK with gas stations on Main Street 50 feet from someone's house. Though he has said he doesn't want one next to his house.)

Finally, a 25% minority cannot "decide the fate of Torrey Town's future" or make property owners "bow down" to them. It takes over 50% of town voters to change the law.

This referendum is not a "dubious choice," it is democracy in action. It is a chance for the whole community to decide what the town should look like in the future. Why is Adus afraid of that?

Bill Barrett (aka Pied Piper), Torrey A consistent Wayne County voter

Hatch 24th Celebration Saturday, July 24th

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and avoid the effects of this disease is to get vaccinated,” Blodgett said. “This vaccine is almost perfect at keeping people out of the hospital and keeping them from dying.”

The data overwhelming supports this, as new analysis by the Associated Press based on CDC data found nationally more than 99% of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.S. are unvaccinated.

“These new findings confirm what we’ve known for a while now: the vaccines work and help protect people,” said Tamara Sheffield, MD, Intermountain Healthcare Community Health medical director. “The COVID vaccines work remarkably well to not only prevent infection from COVID-19, but are also very effective at preventing hospitalization and death.”

So far, the vaccination numbers in our area of southwest Utah show that roughly 64 percent of the eligible population is fully vaccinated. While that’s not as high as Blodgett and others would like to see, it does include 85 percent of those ages 75 and older—which has been determined as the highest risk age group.

“The 85 percent number is good, but that means 15 percent of those at greatest risk are not vaccinated,” Blodgett said.

The challenge now, Blodgett said, is to wade through some of the contradictory and often inaccurate messaging around COVID-19.

“We’re happy to talk to people about their concerns and we have answers to vaccine related questions on our website,” Blodgett said. “All we can do is continue to be consistent and provide correct information for people. We want to be a trustworthy source for information on this situation.”

Blodgett said it is extremely unfortunate that so much of the information available nationally has a political tie-in. “Our messaging is always about how to take control of your health and your life,” Blodgett said. “Vaccines are about protecting yourself and protecting others… In the realm of things that have been most effective and helpful in human history, vaccines rank up there as among the most effective things that can be done to improve quality and quantity of life.”

“This is one of those few community activities that we can do that benefits everyone,” he said.

At the Southwest Utah Public Health Department, there are plenty of vaccines available and no need to make an appointment, you can just walk in to most places. Find out more at https://swuhealth. org/covid-vaccine.

—Intermountain Cedar City Hospital

Help Survey Local Butterfly Populations at Bryce Canyon National Park

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Lynette Sawyer, Long Term Care Patient Care Technician at Garfield Memorial Hospital getting vaccinated

6:30 AM Hatch Fun Run/Walk 2.4 on the 24th (registration begins at 6AM) 7:00 AM Flag Raising 7:00-9:00AM Fire Department Pancake Breakfast 10AM Parade on 100 W *Races and children’s games at park following parade* 10AM – NOON: DUP Museum open to visitors 2PM Horseshoes and Corn Hole Competition at Park 6PM Pit BBQ Dinner with Dutch Oven Potatoes ($8 a plate) 6:30PM Program Dusk – Movie in the Park

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BRYCE - Are you interested in butterflies, the plants they rely upon, and helping us survey local butterfly populations?

Join us on Saturday, July 24 at 9 a.m. for the 2021 Bryce Canyon Butterfly Count!

This event is open to all levels of experience, and beginners are especially welcome. Cameras, sun protection, sturdy footwear, and plenty of water are all recommended.

To offset North American Butterfly Association annual report publishing costs, the event includes a $3/person participation cost (cash, Venmo, and PayPal accepted).

More information can be found at http://go.nps.gov/brycebutterfly2021.

—National Park Service

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Megadrought: This month's installment of "Feathers" is

all about the current megadrought being experienced by the region and the toll that it is taking on bird populations and habitat locations.

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catch insects on the wing, are few. Normally, we’d be swimming in Gnatcatchers (who perform a great service), but we’ve only seen a handful.

On our Burr Trail/Boulder survey route, we used to record Canyon Wren and Warbling Vireo at just about every stop appropriate for those species. This year, we had none. On the back roads between Bicknell and Loa, almost every good patch of sage once yielded Sage Thrasher and Brewer’s Sparrow. This year, we had one thrasher and no sparrows. Our Main Canyon/North Creek route was a bit birdier, as there was some water in the creeks, but species and individuals were still few.

The birds we have seen are concentrated around the scant water that remains, particularly where people are watering crops and gardens or have feeders and birdbaths out, but some of those birds don’t belong here at this time of year. They are simply wandering, in search of food and water in places other than their usual breeding habitats.

Sitting on a friend’s Escalante porch recently, I listened to White-crowned Sparrows singing. Normally, this species nests in brushy patches in high-altitude meadows.

A pair of Western Tanagers nested near our house, which is at 6500’ in Pinyon-Juniper woodland, and earlier this month, I saw the male feeding its surviving fledgling grape jelly from one of my Oriole feeders. These birds should be nesting at 8000’ or higher, in Ponderosas or Spruces and Firs, and eating caterpillars. A Hermit Thrush, also a highaltitude nester, crashed into my neighbor’s window not long ago. It shouldn’t have been there!

A few species are doing OK and some are actually nesting successfully. A pair of Sandhill Cranes in Boulder produced 2 chicks, and a pair in Escalante had one chick.

Most years, we’ve recorded them in Bicknell Bottoms, but not this year. There are 15 species of cranes in the world.

Most of them are threatened or endangered, but Sandhills are doing well. These tall grey birds look superficially like herons but are not at all related; they are in their own family and closest to Rails. The most obvious field marks of Sandhills are a red forehead and a fluffy feather “bustle.” And they perform the most amazing courtship dances, flapping and jumping, intertwining their neck. It’s a sight to behold.

Hummingbirds are far fewer in number than in past years, but some seem to have reproduced. At our place, a couple of females have been bringing young to our feeders.

They are all Black-chinned; none of the other three species which occur in our area (Broad-tailed, Rufous, Calliope) have made an appearance yet. There was not a lot of pairing-up and nesting— earlier this month we had at least one frustrated male still doing his mating display in front a perched female: He buzzed back and forth in front of her, then flew up 100’ and went into a steep dive only to pop up in front of the female, giving her a view of his spectacular purple throat. Purple?

Then why is this hummer named Black-chinned? The vivid color in hummers is due to the interaction between light waves and the microscopic structure of feathers, which reflects only certain wave lengths (colors) of light and only in one direction.

From most angles, the chin of this species looks black, but head on in full sunlight it is a

deep, rich purple. Up to 60% of a hummer’s diet consists of small insects (like gnats, thank you!), but flower nectar is very important. In flowerless years, consider putting out feeders if you don’t already. Just mix 1 part plain white sugar in 4 parts water and dissolve thoroughly. This sugar water mimics flower nectar, and it’s best not to add any food color or anything else. Just be sure to clean out your feeders often, especially in hot weather, as the “nectar” can ferment and slimy algae can grow inside.

The unmistakable American Robin has adapted to living near humans and can be seen around town, hunting in typical style—moving forward in short bursts of activity, then stopping to watch for movement in the soil. They are particularly fond of earthworms—they can consume up to 14’ of them in a day— which, I learned recently, were introduced from Europe by humans. Whatever did Robins do before us? What did Barn Swallows and Barn Owls do?

Robins, at least, ate caterpillars and various insects, which they still do. In winter, they depend on fruit for food and can be seen in huge flocks wherever fruit is abundant. A few years ago, one of my CBC teams found a horde of almost 1000 Robins near the mouth of North Creek! They’ll also eat fruit at other times of year.

When I was picking currents off the bushes in my town yard recently, I got an earful from my yard Robins, who were trying to feed some to their young. I left them a bunch.

Another species holding on is the Black-headed Grosbeak, another of my favorite orange birds. A friend was recently complaining about the classification of Grosbeaks.

They all have bills, right? And they’re all called Grosbeaks?

So why aren’t they in the same family, she wondered? Awhile back, I wrote a column on bird names and noted that birds are often named for and grouped together based of a distinctive feature. Grosbeaks were once all in the same family because of their beaks; Enter DNA. We now know that some Grosbeaks, notably Evening and

Pine, are closest to finches.

Black-headed Grosbeaks, as well as Rose-breasted and Blue, have been moved to a different family along with North American Tanagers and Cardinals. Watching Blackheaded Grosbeaks at my feeders over the years, I assumed that a vast majority of their diet consisted of seeds—they sit there for ages, using their bills to crack open seeds and their tongues to separate seed from shell. But I’ve learned that half their diet can consist of insects when available, and fruit can make up 20%.

I was surprised to see them consuming grape jelly at my Oriole feeders, but obviously shouldn’t have been.

Finally, and speaking of finches, I have seen and heard little groups of Lesser Goldfinches in the big trees around town. At 4.5”, they are our smallest finch, yellow with a greenish tint on the back and a black cap in males. They are cheery little things with a clear, high whistle and will respond to imitations of their call. I often have scintillating conversations with them while working in my town yard. Sometimes, I find the side conversations which go on during book group discussions irksome but, at a meeting in the city park this month, I had quite a chat with Lesser Goldfinches in the surrounding trees. Guilty as charged.

Yes, the birds discussed above and others adapted to human environments are surviving for the moment, but species more narrowly-adapted to specific habitats like sage, pinyon-juniper or pine-fir are having a much tougher time.

The new reality is that things will only get hotter and drier for the foreseeable future, and things will get more difficult for all of us. As a Colorado climatologist said recently, “you ain’t seen nothing yet.”

New Chief Ranger at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

PAGE - Jessica Barr has been selected as the new Chief Ranger for Visitor and Resource Protection at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument. She will transition full time on August 1st to this new position. She has been acting in the Chief Ranger position since Lance Mattson retired earlier this spring.

Courtesy National Park Service Jessica served Jessica Barr, Chief Ranger for Visias the Assistant Chief Ranger at Glen Can- tor and Resource Protection. yon National Recreation Area and cultivating partnerships in since December 2020. She local communities.

—National Park Service previously served as the Deputy Chief Ranger at Death Valley National Park and held other commissioned positions at Yellowstone National Park, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, and Grand Portage National Monument. Jessica began her National Park Service career as a trail crew member at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Jessica has a passion for protecting wilderness, leading change,

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building, the land around it, and water rights for a dollar so it really was donated. It was officially donated in 1971. Prior to that the building was being used by both the DUP and local Boy Scouts.

When the DUP started restoration in earnest 20 years ago, “the roof was bad, paint was peeling,” the stairs were unstable and people needed the carpet on the front porch to "not fall through it" according to the members. Undaunted, the DUP started work to get the old tithing house back in order. Jason Larson replaced the front porch with the help of Paul Brown as his Eagle Scout project.

Restoring and maintaining this little building is an ongoing labor of love. The initial effort to restore the building was made possible with grant money, but now the DUP depends on the community to maintain the building. When asked about this Marsha Chap-

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Quilt by Marsha Chappell will be raffled as part of a fundraiser for ongoing Loa tithing house restoration efforts. pell stated, "The DUP knows what needs to be done and people love to help. They want to preserve what's already there.”

As part of the 24th of July

celebration people will be able to explore what is inside of the building. Some of the treasures inside are pictures of local notables such as William Henry

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Morrell, bishop and later Stake President in Wayne County.

Elias Hicks Blackburn was stake patriarch and well known as a healer to the entire county as many people came to him.

His prayer stool was donated to the tithing house.

The tithing house still has its original floor and root cellar where donations of produce were once held. Other draws include an original bench and pump organ from the Loa Ward chapel and an antique globe.

In the bookcase visitors see a Bible from England brought by a settler named Elizabeth Harris whose name is in the front pages with the year 1857.

Also in that case are some books from Giles, Utah, one of the failed settlements that kept

getting flooded by the Fremont River. It was founded in 1883 and lasted until the devastating floods of 1909 and 1910 made the settlers realize it was nearly impossible to keep the dam in place. By 1919 the town was abandoned. These books donated by Jason Anderson remind visitors of Giles’ short existence.

Part of the trouble in preserving the building is that the bricks were handmade.

For each brick, someone had to collect the mud, add straw and rocks, form and then fire the bricks into the solid material needed for the building.

They are steady parts of the tithing house, but also much more fragile than modern materials used today. Looking at

the building all can see it was fashioned after a plan, unfortunately this has been lost in the intervening years.

The tithing house will be open on the 24th from 10 am to 1 pm. (Visitors can contact Marsha Chappell at 435/8362614 or Ramona Brown at 435/633-5970 for tours at other times.)

You can also contact any member of the Loa DUP to purchase a raffle ticket for the beautiful quilt Marsha Chappell created for this fund raiser.

The raffle will be held on the 24th as well. Any donations are gratefully received and well used to preserve this historic building.

Monuments

party he returned to Kamas and brought his two wives and ten children. They had four oxen, one wagon, one buckboard, two horses and twenty-six head of cattle.

Once settled in Fremont, near Spring Creek, William built a water-powered sawmill located near Mill Meadow and he, his son Silas and Daniel G Brian ran the mill. Oxen dragged logs from Pole Canyon to the mill. The milled lumber was used to build many of the first buildings in Rabbit Valley.

The mill wheel was recovered by family in 1972 and now resides as a monument in Fremont Park.

Among his many contributions to the area William W. Morrell along with William Taylor built the First Public

painted and covered with siding. The building was later given to Geyser Camp, Daughters of Utah Pioneers. It still stands in the Park today!

Stories of the first settlers are recorded but monuments and remnants, such as the First Public Building serve as physical reminders of early settlers, their hardships and our pioneer heritage.

There are countless stories about these brave men and women and children pioneers.

Without recorded histories and monuments, memories of their sacrifice would pass and might be forgotten. The Daughters of Utah Pioneers organization is dedicated to preserving our pioneer past and we honor their names and achievements on this July 24th Pioneer Celebration.

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Salt Lake Valley July 24, 1847.

Once his leg recovered, Andrew went back to the Platte River and built a ferry on the banks for patrons to cross. He saved enough money and returned to Salt Lake.

In 1852 Andrew’s family and a few others traveled to Spring City, the first to settle among the Native Americans in the area. He learned the language and became an interpreter known as “Shungitz.” His family suffered many hardships including losing their livestock so they returned back and forth to Manti for protection.

Andrew married Chloe Stevens in 1855 and they had seven children while living in Spring City. Sadly Chloe died at age 34 there in 1872. Andrew then married Elizabeth Ivie in 1873, and they had two children. Then in 1876 they began their journey to Rabbit Valley to establish a trading post.

The Allred family built their first house on the east side of the Fremont River, but that winter when the river froze over and flooded much of the valley, they moved to what most know as Jack’s or Allred Point. This became a mercantile and rendezvous for Native Americans, Courtesy Lauralee Williams stockmen and travelers, and The first public building in Wayne County, though moved more later the first post office. The Daughters of Utah Pioneers than once, still stands in Fremont Park. DUP Camp Geyser is erected a monument in 1961 seeking public support to repair this historic building. describing this history at Allred Point.

Building in Wayne County in Note: Camp Geyser William Wilson Morrell 1879. It was 20x30 feet, built Daughters of Utah Pioneers was also with the first group of of logs and used by the people has custodianship of several settlers. He was born 1830 in of Fremont community as a historic treasures. The First Ohio and came to Utah in 1849 church, school house, and pub- Public Building of Wayne around the gold rush era. He lic meeting place. It was then County is in need of extensive converted to Mormonism and moved to the public square and repair and is literally falling traveled to Arizona with Jacob used only for church purposes. down. If you would like to help Hamblin, a revered diplomat The building was again moved us in our efforts to rescue and who aided in relations with Na- in 1894 to its current location, renovate this building, please tive Americans in the west. now Fremont Park. It was uti- contact us at PO Box 622, When William reached lized by the Fremont Relief Loa UT 84747.Your support is Rabbit Valley with the first Society where it was plastered, greatly appreciated.

MESSAGE FROM THE GARFIELD COUNTY FAIR BOARD INDOOR EXHIBITS

Participants must enter their exhibits on fairentry.com prior to August 9th at 11:00 am. No online entries or changes will happen at the Fair Building. We will have your exhibit tags ready for you to attach to each exhibit on the disclosed drop-off dates and time, see below. Once you have tagged your exhibits, the Fair staff will take your exhibits.

For Indoor Exhibit rules and drop off times see page 9 (4-H) and 22 (Open Class).

We will be offering a “Prepare for the Fair” day to assist with the online entry. We will have computers and an assistant there to help.

Please see dates and times: Escalante | August 3rd

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Multipurpose Building

Panguitch | August 4th

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Garfield County Courthouse

Tropic | August 4th

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Heritage Center

Or you can always call 435-676-1113!

*DO NOT bring your exhibits to “Prepare for the Fair” Day. Exhibits can be dropped off between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, August 9th, 2021, and between 8:00 am- 10:00 pm on Tuesday, August 10th, 2021, except for crops and gardens entries. Crops and gardens exhibits are to be dropped off between 8:00 am and 10:00 am on Tuesday, August 10th, 2021.

July 22, 2021

Wills, Trusts, and More

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by Jeffery J. McKenna A topic that seems rarely to be addressed by the media, but which has serious consequences, is elder abuse. Caring for frail older people is a very difficult and stress-provoking task. This is particularly true when older people are mentally or physically impaired, when the caregiver is ill-prepared for the task, or when the needed resources are lacking.

Under these circumstances, the increased stress and frustration of a caregiver may lead to abuse or neglect. More than two-thirds of elder abuse perpetrators are family members of the victims, typically serving in a caregiving role. There are many forms of elder abuse.

Passive Neglect is an unintentional failure to fulfill a caretaking obligation, or infliction of distress without conscious or willful intent. Psychological Abuse is infliction of mental anguish by name-calling, insulting, ignoring, humiliating, frightening, threatening, isolating, etc. Material/Financial Abuse is the illegal or improper use of an elder's funds, property, or assets. Examples include, but are not limited to, cashing an elderly person's checks without permission; forging an older person's signature; misusing or stealing an older person's money or possessions; coercing or deceiving an older person into signing any document (e.g., contracts or will); and the improper use of conservatorship, guardianship, or power of attorney. Active Neglect is intentional failure to fulfill care-

giving obligations; infliction of physical or emotional stress or injury; abandonment; denial of food, medication, personal hygiene, etc. Physical Abuse is infliction of physical pain or injury of any type for any reason.

To help prevent physical abuse: Stay sociable as you age; maintain a network of friends.

Develop a "buddy" system with a friend outside the home.

Plan for at least a weekly contact and share openly with a person. Ask friends to visit you at home; even a brief visit can allow observations of your well-being. Accept new opportunities for activities. Participate in community activities as you are able. Volunteer or become a member or officer of an organization. Have your own telephone. Post and open your own mail. Keep your belongings orderly, making sure others are aware that you know where everything is kept. Take care of your personal needs.

Keep regular medical, dental, barber, hairdresser, and other personal appointments.

To help prevent financial abuse: Arrange to have your Social Security or pension check deposited directly to a bank account. Get legal advice about arrangements you can make now for possible future disability, including powers-of-attorney, guardianships, etc. Keep records, accounts, and property available for examination by someone you trust, as well as the person you or the court has designated to manage your af-

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PANGUITCH OFFICE AT 46 NORTH MAIN STREET TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AND AROUND GARFIELD COUNTY. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead.

He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council.

If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 628-1711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com. fairs. Review your will periodically. Don’t give up control of your property or assets without consulting with an attorney. Ask for help when you need it. Discuss your plans with your attorney, physician, or trusted family members. Don't accept personal care in return for transfer or assignments of your property or assets unless a lawyer, advocate, or another trusted person acts as a witness to the transaction. Don't allow anyone else to keep details of your finances or property management from you. Don't sign a document unless an attorney or someone you trust has reviewed it.

It's Vince's birthday in a few days time and his grandma goes out to buy him a present.

She finds a mens wear shop that was having a half-price sale and buys a luxurious roll neck pullover for him.

Unfortunately, the pullover was for a size 14 neck and Victor was a size 18.

When Vince receives his present, he immediately tries it on. He then writes a thankyou note to his grandmother.

This is what he wrote: Dear grandma, thanks a lot for the beautiful pullover, I'd write more but I'm all choked up."

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Roller Coaster

"What happened to you?" said the hospital visitor to the heavily bandaged man sitting up in bed.

"I decided to take a ride on the roller coaster. As we came up to the top of the highest loop, I noticed a little sign by the side of the track. I tried to read it but I couldn't make it out."

"I decided to go around again, but we went by so quickly I still couldn't read it. By now, I was determined to read that sign so I went round a third time.

As we reached the top, I stood up in the car to get a better view."

"And did you manage to see what the sign said this time?" asked the visitor.

"Yeah. It said, 'Don't stand up in the car.'"

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

My son has a pet iguana, and he took it to school to show some of the other kids.

If you've ever seen an iguana, they have a large flap of skin that hangs down from their neck, and it's called dewlap.

The kids were asking what it was, and he explained, and a little girl in his class said, "Oh! My grandma has one of those."

Today's Thought

I think my problem is indecisiveness. Or maybe it's procrastination.

PUNishment

The person who invented thumb twiddling didn't do it single handedly.

This week's answers on page 10

THEME: LEGENDARY ATHLETES ACROSS

Golf for a Good Cause Garfield Memorial Health Care Foundation Annual Fundraising Events:

Golf Tournament

August 6, 2021 9:00 a.m. at Cove View Golf Course, Richfield, Utah

Annual Foundation Dinner

August 25th, 2021 6:00 p.m. at Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill, Bryce Canyon City, Utah Call Amber Matthew at (435)676-1262 or email at amber.matthew@imail.org

Dine for a Good Cause

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

1. *Baseball's "The Say Hey Kid" 5. TV tube in days of yore 8. Proof of age, pl.

11. Medicinal succulent 12. Toward shelter, nautically 13. White heron 15. Poet ____ Angelou 16. Where a bib is tied 17. Taste like grapes 18. *First African American to play in MLB 20. Chap or fella 21. Do like Etna 22. Auction set 23. Property defacer 26. Italian vermouth brand 30. 2nd largest bird in world 31. Informal wear 34. "The Man Who ____ Too Much" 35. Relating to Scandinavia 37. Chicken ____ ____ king 38. Nearsited one 39. Bear in the sky 40. The largest Asian antelope 42. *Dolphin great ____ Marino 43. Reusable painting pattern 45. Stands out 47. Cotillion V.I.P. 48. Deli item 50. Cain's brother 52. *a.k.a. The Great Bambino 55. Oyster gem 56. Dwarf buffalo 57. Algonquian people 59. Body trunk 60. Hay spot 61. *"Battle of the Sexes" champion 62. A in FANBOYS 63. Altitude, for short 64. "Comme ci, comme ça"

DOWN 1. Mom in Scotland 2. Wing-shaped 3. Walk-the-dog toy 4. Bottom of the ocean 5. Fastener 6. Move a plant 7. *Pele or Bob Feller when they debuted 8. Armenia's neighbor 9. Cabinet div.

10. Dirty dwelling 12. Declares invalid 13. Encourage, two words 14. *NHL's "The Great One" 19. Very angry 22. Type of English course, for short 23. Where women are from?

24. "To death" in France 25. Florence Nightingale, e.g.

26. Mountain goat terrain 27. Opposite of cathode 28. Himalayan country 29. *Track and field star of 1936 Olympics

32. Frozen rain 33. "____ at ease" 36. *He simultaneously played in MLB and NFL 38. Ginger beer in a cocktail, e.g.

40. Pen point 41. Sea in the Mediterranean 44. Yo-Yo Ma's instrument 46. Talks like a chicken 48. Overfamiliar from overuse 49. Terminate, as in mission 50. Same as eon 51. Shakespeare, a.k.a. ____ of Avon 52. "Ali ____ and the 40 Thieves" 53. *Tinker, Evers and Chance, e.g.

54. Egg-layers 55. Parent volunteer organization 58. Id's partner

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O bituaries

Wayne Sherrell Ott

November 2, 1981 - July 8, 2021 WASHINGTON/PANGUITCH - It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of Wayne Sherrell Ott. He passed away in San Diego, California on July 8, 2021 as he was caught in a riptide while vacationing at the beach with his family.

Wayne was born on November 2, 1981 in Panguitch, Utah to Sherrell and Karen Cottam Ott. He was the second of three children and spent his childhood and youth in Tropic, Utah. As a child, Wayne loved being outside, playing with his dog Chubs, and spending time with his sisters. His greatest joys involved his family, including his large extended family. His grandparents were a constant presence and influence in his life, as were many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Living in a small town provided Wayne the freedom to ride his bike all over town, and enjoy hiking and fishing in the beauty of Bryce Canyon Country.

He explored the wide expanses of Southern Utah as he rode out on the range with his dad. In 2000, Wayne graduated from Bryce Valley High School, where he developed close relationships with his peers and teachers. He traveled around the state with his family and friends as the point guard on the BVHS Varsity Basketball Team. He developed a love for numbers and served as student body president, excelled academically, and found his great love for basketball.

Growing up on a ranch, he learned the value of hard work.

In his youth, he gained a simple faith and trust in God that became an anchor in his life. His love of God and Jesus Christ shaped the choices that he made and molded him into the good man he became. He served an honorable mission to Hong Kong for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved the people he served. Wayne continued to build on that early foundation, culminating in his efforts with his wife, Danielle, to impart the gospel to their children through word and deed.

Wayne married the love of his life, Danielle DeMille of St. George, on September 17, 2005 in the St. George Temple. He adored Danielle, and loved to spend time hiking, working out, and traveling together. The highlight of his days was spending time with his wife, and their three children: Averie, Easton and Beckum. Wayne was a devoted husband and father. There was nothing that he loved more than supporting his children in their sports- cheer, basketball, soccer, and football. Wayne continued his own love for basketball and played in a league with a great group of friends. Together, Wayne and Danielle taught their children to be honest, upright, and faithful. Wayne with his quiet strength and goodness, was a steadying presence to his family.

Wayne obtained a Master of Accounting degree from Southern Utah University and became a CPA. He worked for the Utah State Tax Commission in Salt Lake City, then worked at a major accounting firm in Las Vegas. He and his family returned to St. George where Wayne became a partner in the accounting firm Basile, Davis and Ott. Most recently, he enjoyed working for his good friend, Ben Moore, in asset and financial management.

He will forever be remembered for his contagious laugh, and fun nature. We will always remember Wayne’s kindness, his steadiness, his wise counsel, and integrity. He was a friend of all friends and a support to those around him. Most of all, we will miss his physical presence in our lives. Wayne, we love you now and forever.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Danielle, and his children, Averie Ott, Easton Wayne Ott, and Beckum Wallace Ott. He is also survived by his parents, Sherrell and Karen Ott, sisters Michon (Matthew) Stahle and Melinda (Robert) Halladay, and numerous nieces and nephews. Survived by Danielle’s family-Parents: Bryan Cary and Terri Rae DeMille. Danielle’s siblings are: Tara (Joe) Cottam, Cari (Sean) Stucki, Michelle (Ray) Macfarlane, Eric (Mallorie) DeMille, Krischelle (Aaron) Tuttle. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wallace and Mary Ott and Doyle and Thelma Cottam.

A funeral service to honor and remember Wayne will take place at the LDS Stake Center, 1835 South Washington Fields Rd in Washington, Utah. Viewings will be held on Friday, July 16 from 6:00 to 800 p.m. and Saturday, July 17 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the funeral services at 11 a.m. Services are under the direction of McMillan Mortuary. https://www.mcmillanmortuary.com.

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July 22, 2021

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com It took us until July to get some rain and it looks like the Monsoons rain storms are here early. They couldn’t come at a better time, with 5 months of very little moisture and really high temperatures. The news station we listen to is predicting that it is going to rain all week long, we can only hope so. The Sevier River is running with dirty water, but at least it is running. We have a long way to go to end our drought, but this is a really good start. There were plenty of warnings about flash flooding in many of the canyons in our area, if you decide to go hiking in some of these slot canyons you might want to check in with the weather people.

Tomorrow night the Tokyo Olympics will have their opening event and it will be attended by President Biden's wife, Dr. Jill Biden. She will be representing the USA and I think that this will be the only event that people will be allowed to attend. The USA will be well represented by a whole host of athletes that are the tops at their skills. There are so many great sports events to watch, I can’t wait.

This is the big weekend that we are all waiting for, the 24th. It is a fun day with parades and other planned events

all day long. The morning starts off with the famous Panguitch Lions Club “All you can eat Breakfast '' and it will be at Zions Bank, bring your appetite. The breakfast runs from 7:30 till 9:30, so they can clean up and will be able to watch the parade. Our parade is one of the biggest in Southern Utah, so bring your chairs and candy collecting bags and enjoy yourself. Right after the parade the DUP will meet at the Stake Center at 11:00, Elaine Baldwin will be the guest speaker and you can learn much about the Sanford Fort and how it affected our beloved Panguitch. If you still have any room in your stomach, the Panguitch Fire Fighter’s will be hosting their annual luncheon. It will be a picnic type of cook out, with hamburgers and hot dogs and all of the trimmings. It will be held at the Fair Building because of the weather and it will start at 1:00. All of the proceeds go to purchasing equipment for the first responders. This is a fun day and the last outing for the summer, till next month’s County Fair. This day has been a traditional reunion time where families get together and enjoy themselves.

I received a letter from Social Security a couple of weeks ago. I earned most of

my money that went into Social Security before I joined a California Fire Department so my Social Security dollars are not much. The letter said that if you earn less than $17,000 a year you are entitled to free Medicare and Medicaid. I know that I pay $110 a month for Medicare so that will add up a tidy sum over a year. It might be worth looking into if you qualify.

When Pat and I first got married, I drove trucks for a dairy and it was a Union job and I made $2.00 an hour.

Our neighbor was a plumber and made $10,000/ year and I thought that if I could only make that much how great it would be. Our first house cost us $14,500 and the payments were $105 a month and I worked all the overtime I could get to make the payments. I got paid $585 a month when I joined the fire department, but we could work extra jobs. Through 65 years of our marriage we have been very happy and best friends, which is something that money can’t buy.

Our last president used the word liberal for people who opposed him. I can’t think of a nicer name than to be called a liberal. This is Webster’s dictionary definition of a liberal: Generous, ample, abundant,

not literal or strict, tolerant, broad minded and one who favors reform or progress.

A conservative: Tending to preserve established institutions and opposed to change.

WWJB. We spent the last four years listening to the ruling party bad mouthing Sanctuary cities. Because these cities refused to do the government duty to deport illegal aliens because they had to use their own money to pay the police department and court systems wages to handle these cases.

So they became Sanctuary cities, which did not mean that they let criminals go free, they just refused to do the ICE officers job. Now our Commissioner wants to make Garfield County a Second amendment sanctuary city.

We have 4 new cases of COVID-19 in Garfield Co. The cases nationwide have grown from around 10,000 cases to 21,000. 99% of all of the cases that are going to the hospital or dying are those that have not had their shots.

The vaccine has become a political event and there are those that say that they would rather die than get their shots.

Keep praying and fasting for moisture, we can use all that we can get.

Be Happy, Mack O.

Drought, Hot Temperatures Prompt Increased Fishing Limits at Utah Waterbodies SALT LAKE CITY - In anticipation of low water levels due to drought conditions and hot water temperatures, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources issued more emergency changes to Utah’s fishing regulations. Those changes will allow anglers to catch and keep more fish at some additional waterbodies around the state.

Drought impacts fish by reducing the amount of water available in lakes, reservoirs and streams throughout the state. Smaller amounts of water heat up more quickly and warm to higher temperatures, which is problematic for fish because warm water holds less oxygen than colder water. The combination of high temperatures and low oxygen can stress fish, causing poor growth and disease, and can sometimes be fatal to fish.

In an effort to reduce any potential fish die-off in some of the waterbodies with anticipated low water levels, the DWR is increasing some of the daily fish limits to allow anglers to catch and keep more fish in these specific waterbodies.

Here are the waterbodies with increased daily fish limits or modified regulations: All community fishing ponds in Utah: There are currently 57 community fishing ponds across the state.

The fishing limit for all these waterbodies will be increased by adding a two trout bonus limit. This means that at community fishing ponds, anglers can keep a four fish maximum with the stipulation that at least two of those fish are trout. This change is effective immediately and will remain in effect until Aug. 31, 2021.

“Community fisheries are small ponds, and we anticipate that temperatures in these ponds this summer will exceed the maximum temperature tolerated by trout,” DWR Sportfish Coordinator Randy Oplinger said. “The intent of this regulation change is to provide anglers the opportunity to harvest and use additional fish before any potential fish loss.”

The rest of the below changes are also effective immediately and will remain in effect until Oct. 31, 2021.

• Vernon Reservoir, Tooele County: Increasing the daily limit to eight trout • Lower Bowns Reservoir, Garfield County: Increasing the daily limit to eight trout • Middle Kents Lake, Beaver County: Increasing the daily limit to eight trout • Puffer Lake, Beaver County: Increasing the daily limit to eight trout • Minersville Reservoir, Beaver County: Removing the restrictions on the use of bait and the size of trout you can keep “This summer, we are anticipating very low water levels at Minersville Reservoir and are expecting it to kill some fish,” Oplinger said.

“There is a conservation pool at Minersville, but it can’t sustain the current amount of fish in the reservoir. We would like additional fish to be harvested to reduce the total amount of fish, so that some will survive in the conservation pool.

While using bait to fish has previously been illegal, we want to open up Minersville Reservoir to anglers who are

more harvest-oriented, so they can help reduce the amount of fish. This temporary regulation change is intended to protect the fishery and prevent a total fish loss, so the fishery can recover more quickly when drought conditions subside.”

All the other rules in the Utah Fishing Guidebook regarding Utah waterbodies have not changed and remain in effect.

This is the second round of emergency fishing changes made thus far this summer, with the previous regulation changes this year taking place in May at 10 waterbodies.

While it is anticipated that these reservoirs will have lower water levels due to drought, https://wildlife.utah. gov/news/utah-wildlife-news lists additional waterbodies where fishing is not expected to see any impacts and should still be good this summer. Visit the DWR website for additional things that anglers should be aware of while fishing this year.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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July 22, 2021

Jim Ireland: Bryce Canyon is a wonderful park, beloved by visitors and its

community. I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to be part of its stewardship.

—Jim Ireland, superintendent of Bryce Canyon National Park Jim Ireland

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working groups. Prior to serving as the superintendent of Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Ireland acted in a temporary assignment at Fort McHenry National Monument and Hampton National Historical Site.

Ireland grew up in Arizona in a family whose vacations were primarily camping trips in national parks and forests, which led to an early appreciation for parks and an interest in a career with NPS. During high school, a local park superintendent at nearby Petrified Forest National Park invited him to participate in a youth internship for local students. This led to Ireland’s

na, with a minor in natural resource recreation.

Ireland spent nine years as a seasonal interpreter, fee collector and law enforcement ranger in multiple parks across the country before his first permanent position at Gateway Arch National Park in 1991. Ireland has held subsequent permanent assignments at Natural Bridges National Monument, AmisCourtesy National Park Service Jim Ireland has been selected as tad National Recreation superintendent of Bryce Canyon Area and Kenai Fjords National Park. In 2009, National Park.

Ireland was selected for first seasonal NPS job in 1983. the NPS Bevinetto Fellowship Ireland had a strong interest in in Washington, DC. During cultural resources, and he re- the two-year fellowship, he ceived a B.A. in anthropology spent one year on the staff of from the University of Arizo- the House Natural Resources

Subcommittee on Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, and a second year in the NPS Office of Legislative and Congressional Affairs.

He is married to fellow NPS employee Amy Ireland, currently a visual information specialist at Mesa Verde National Park, with two teenage sons; Asher is a student at the University of Utah and Ben will be a senior in high school this fall. Ireland’s interests include hiking, biking and otherwise enjoying parks and public lands, building a converted camper van, and exploring history through genealogy.

For more information about Bryce Canyon National Park, visit nps.gov/brca.

—National Park Service

Torrey Town: We as town citizens wanted to voice our opinions that the council be wise and slow down or stop sales of culinary water until the drought eases. —Janet Hansen Torrey Town

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ing the council’s memory of points made in the 2006 resolution addressing water usage.

“We as town citizens wanted to voice our opinions that the council be wise and slow down or stop sales of culinary water until the drought eases,” she added.

Next on the agenda, Gary Bagley requested a new water meter for the eight casitas they would like to add to Cougar Ridge Lodge. Bagley noted that he has taken a lot of alfalfa out of production to reduce his water use and that it will take 3-5 years to complete the project. Councilmember Pat Kearney suggested tabling this discussion until they see data

from the engineers regarding ERUs (equivalent residential units). They will discuss this further at a future council work meeting. Then, the council reviewed a building permit request for Vince Hanseen.

Planning and Zoning previously approved his request to build a one-bedroom house and the council gave the final approval.

Then it was on to council member reports. Councilmember Pat Kearney reported that the trees in the cemetery are doing well and that she ordered one more tree. I could not hear Councilmember Doug Robinson’s report due to Zoom audio issues. Councilmember Jordan Pace reported that a no engine braking ordinance is in the works. Councilmember Pearl

Thorndal-Stewart mentioned that she’s still looking for the painting supplies that someone took out of the post office. She also reported that she is working on a grant for new playground equipment.

Mickey Wright then gave a Planning and Zoning Commission update. He reported that the commission approved the new fire station’s Dark Sky compliant lighting plan.

He also mentioned that there will be a public hearing before the next Planning and Zoning meeting if anyone has input on the sign ordinance. He also looked into Nephi’s engine brake ordinance as an example but has some questions on how it will be enforced.

The meeting ended with some chatter about how fast

people are driving through town. Multiple council members agreed that there’s a tragedy waiting to happen with all the people congregating around Capitol Burger and people on the highway stopping to take photos of the buffalo.

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W eddings Clark - Bradbury

Kolbi Clark

daughter of Michael and Sheri Clark of Torrey and

Kehl Bradbury

son of Shane and Brandi Bradbury of Loa will be married on

June 12, 2021 A reception in their honor will be held on June 12, 2021 at the Pavilion at Cougar Ridge in Torrey, Utah at 7:00 p.m.

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LegaL Notices ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PANGUITCH CITY DOCUMENT 001113 Sealed Bids for the construction of the Panguitch City Water Tank Lid Replacement project will be received, by Panguitch City online at Quest CDN until 2:00 pm local time on August 4th, 2021 at which time the Bids received will be opened and read. The Project consists of the following: Removal and disposal of the existing, concrete water tank lid, internal columns and access ladder; remove and protect existing SCADA components and stainless-steel access hatch; furnishing and installing concrete reinforcement, internal concrete columns, concrete lid, reinstall existing stainless steel access hatch, stainless-steel ladder, extend tank inlet pipe for improved mixing, control valve, meter vaults and meters.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Ensign Engineering, 225 N. 100 S., RICHFIELD, UT 84701 Mike Naser; 435-896-2983, mnaser@ensignutah.com. Electronic copies of the bid documents will be made available on Ensign Engineering’s website at www.ensigneng.com/index.php/bidaccess.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 2:00 pm local time on July 21st, 2021 on site. Attendance at the prebid conference is highly encouraged but is not mandatory. The last day for questions is July 30th, 2021.

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Owner: Panguitch City By: Kim Soper Title: Mayor Date: July 14th, 2021 NOTICE TO ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS This project will be a FEDERALLY FINANCED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. All rules and regulations governing such projects will be applicable. The contract is to be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the request for bids. Requirements for prevailing wage rates and certified payrolls apply as it is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act. Also, work to be completed under this project is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, the purpose of which is to ensure employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUDassisted projects shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing.

All contractors participating in this project must have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and be registered on the federal System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 15, 22 & 29, 2021 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HANKSVILLE TOWN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 8, 2021, the Mayor and Town Council of Hanksville Town (the "Issuer"), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) declaring its intention to issue its Street Improvement Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) pursuant to the Utah Local Government Bonding Act, Title 11, Chapter 14, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended and to call a public hearing to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds.

The Issuer shall hold a public hearing on August 5, 2021, at the hour of 7:00 p.m. The location of the public hearing is in the Hanksville Community Center, 35 South Highway 95, Hanksville, Utah. The purpose of the meeting is to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds and any potential economic impact to the private sector from the construction of the Project to be funded by the Bonds for financing the construction of street and drainage improvements, including gravel, overlay, double chip seal and storm drain improvements in designated locations, together with related improvements. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate.

DATED this 8th day of July, 2021. /s/ Lisa Wells, Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 15 & 22, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE UTAH SCHOOL AND INSTITUTIONAL TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration has received an application to remove ordinary sand and gravel from the following described land: GARFIELD COUNTY Township 36 South, Range 3 East SLB&M, Section 2: Lot 3 (AKA NE4NW4) Township 35 South, Range 3 East, SLB&M Section 35: SW¼SW¼ Containing 77.99 acres, more or less The Administration will accept competing applications to remove the sand and gravel, and also competing applications to lease, purchase, or exchange this property, a portion thereof, or a parcel including any of the above described acreage. Contact Andy Bedingfield for the appropriate required application.

The Administration will accept competing applications during the following period of time: From 8:00 A.M. June 28, 2016 Until 5:00 P.M. July 28, 2016 TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION 675 East 500 South, Suite 500 Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 801-538-5100 In the absence of competing applications for lease, purchase, or exchange, the Administration will evaluate the applications for the removal of ordinary sand and gravel and award the permit for such removal. Each application for the removal of sand and gravel must be accompanied by a completed application form.

Materials permit bids will be evaluated on the following criteria: 1) The amount of the bonus bid; 2) The amount, rate, and type of the proposed materials extraction and associated minimum royalty*; and, 3) Other requirements provided for by the rules of the Administration or contained in this notice. The successful applicant will be required to pay advertising costs and the costs of a cultural resource study if necessary. The successful applicant will be required to rehabilitate any areas disturbed during the permit period and areas with existing disturbance. Bonding for reclamation and performance will also be required by the Administration. A term of up to five (5) years, will be considered for this Permit. Applicant must be qualified to do business in the State of Utah. Please submit sealed application to Trust Lands Administration at the above referenced address. Reference MP # 679 The Administration reserves the right to reject any application or subsequent bids. *Minimum royalties vary by commodity Contact Mr. Andy Bedingfield for details Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 15 & 22, 2021

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TORREY TOWN Torrey Town Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 29, 2021 at 5:30 PM. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive comments concerning a proposed amendment to the sign ordinance.

YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND OR SUBMIT COMMENTS. The hearing will be held both virtually via Zoom and in person at the Torrey Town Pavilion, which is located at 75 East 100 North, Torrey, Utah.

If you are unable to attend the public hearing in person, the Planning Commission will accept written comments to the proposed zoning amendment. These must be received no later than midnight July 29, 2021 and may be sent to Torrey Town, PO Box 750027, Torrey, UT, 84775 or to pandz@torreyutah.gov.

To receive an invitation to attend virtually, contact a town representative at 435.425.3600, or pandz@torreyutah.gov. The Zoom meeting details will be attached to the July 29, 2021 Planning and Zoning Meeting Agenda, which will be held right after the public hearing on July 29, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

You may access the proposed ordinance amendment and map at the following places: • https://torreyutah.gov - The proposed sign ordinance is posted on the home page • Torrey Town Hall - 75 East 100 North, Torrey, UT Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 15 & 22, 2021 NOTICE TO WATER USERS The CLAIM(S) FOR DILIGENCE below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2. Persons challenging this CLAIM may file an action through the district court.

Persons with information protesting the filing of the following claim(s) may file such statements with the State Engineer, Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, on or before Aug. 18, 2021. A $15.00 FEE WILL BE CHARGED FOR EACH SUCH PROTEST FILED. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

67-581 (U16688): Gayle Buxton, Jarl Virge Christensen, VeRae Hansen, Paula Krebs propose(s) using 0.011 cfs from groundwater (2.5 miles north of Kanosh) for STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E, State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 22 & 29, 2021 NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Aug. 18, 2021 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 841146300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5451 (A82723): Katherine Acacia Taylor propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles SE of Teasdale) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 95-5452 (A82737): Kay Family Living Trust propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles south of Grover) for DOMESTIC. 97-2472 (A82742): Myron Carter propose(s) using 1.73 acft. from groundwater (West of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 97-2473 (A82756): Doug Reynaud propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5-mi NW of Escalante, Utah) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 95-5000 (a47239): Alison Bagley propose(s) using 0.5 cfs OR 37.2 ac-ft. from the Fremont River (1.5 miles South of Torrey) for IRRIGATION. 65-176 (a47483): Palisades Corporation propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 5.6 ac-ft. from the Underground Water Well (existing) (1.75 miles NE of Sterling) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-2932 (a47529): LeRoy Hancock, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile east of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3290 (a47535): Patrick Herfel and Christine L. Herfel propose(s) using 0.00369 cfs OR 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (3.5 miles SE of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC. EXTENSION(S) 61-2754 (a32922): Juan Arteaga and Cecilia Arteaga, Martin Garcia and Leticia Garcia, Uriel Zubia and Michelle Zubia, John and Peggy O. Ellenburg 1990 Living Trust, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company is/are filing an extension for 2.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles North of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC. NONUSE APPLICATION(S) 95-1: United States of America (National Park Service) is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.925 cfs from the Pleasant Creek (7.75 miles South of Fruita) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 95-2: United States of America (National Park Service) is/ are seeking a nonuse period for 0.1 cfs from the Miner`s Mountain Draw Number 4 (8 miles South of Fruita) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 95-3: United States of America (National Park Service) is/ are seeking a nonuse period for 0.1 cfs from the Miner`s Mountain Draw Number 3 (8 miles South of Fruita) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 95-4: United States of America (National Park Service) is/ are seeking a nonuse period for 0.1 cfs from the Miner`s Mountain Draw Number 2 (8 miles South of Fruita) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E., State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 22 & 29, 2021

July 22, 2021

The Insider

July 22, 2021

July 26 - August 1

by John Mosley The Sky Report is presented as a public service by the Stellar Vista Observatory, a nonprofit organization based in Kanab, Utah, which provides opportunities for people to observe, appreciate, and comprehend our starry night sky. Additional information is at www.stellarvistaobservatory.org. Send questions and comments to John@StargazingAdventures.org.

After a year of visibility Mars is finally leaving the nighttime sky as it slips behind the sun. It was brilliant last autumn and a fleet of spacecraft took advantage of its close approach to land on and orbit it early this year, but that was then.

On the 26th it’s 24° from the sun and sets 70 minutes after the sun, before the sky is fully dark. You probably could see it with binoculars if you try hard enough, but it will be a challenge. Don’t confuse Mars with the nearby star Regulus, which is whiter and almost twice as bright.

Far easier to spot is brilliant Venus, the brightest thing in the nighttime sky after the moon. Venus is in the west for the two hours after sunset. Although brilliant it is disappointing through a telescope because

clouds permanently shroud its surface making it featureless. With high power you might notice that it has a gibbous phase 82% full.

Its phase will decrease as it increases its angular separation from the sun and late this autumn it will be a crescent. Galileo was the first to notice the phases of Venus – he had the first telescope – and they provided ammunition for his claim that Venus (and the other planets) orbit the sun and not the earth.

Jupiter and Saturn are low in the southeast at 11 p.m. and high in the south at 3 a.m. Jupiter far outshines any star, while Saturn, to the right of Jupiter, barely outshines the brightest stars.

Saturn is in the middle of the constellation Capricornus, which perhaps has the shape of the hull of a boat, while Jupiter is in Aquarius, a con-

stellation with no particular shape at all that I can see.

Virtually straight overhead at the latitude of Kanab (and south of overhead from more northern latitudes) at midnight is the white star Vega in the Lyre.

You’ll hear about and elsewhere be encouraged to watch the Delta Aquarid Meteor Shower which peaks on the 28th, but this shower is of interest to specialists only. It actually lasts more than a month from mid-July through mid-August with a shallow peak and it produces at most one meteor every few minutes late at night.

The moon is full on the 23rd and its light won’t help during the following week. Wait for the upcoming the Perseids which are worth watching.

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C l a s s i f i e d ads

July 22, 2021

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HELP WANTED

DEPUTY SHERIFF - ESCALANTE Garfield County is accepting applications for a Deputy Sheriff. The successful candidate will be required to live in Escalante area. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk's Office or online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until the position is filled. Utah Post Certification is preferred, but not required.

Anyone interested in applying for this position that is not Post Certified, must pass the National Peace Officer Selection Exam prior to making application. The Exam is given at the Browning Learning Center on the Dixie College Campus. For additional information regarding the Exam and registration requirements, contact the Browning Learning Center at (435) 652-7696. The exam is also given at Southern Utah University. Call 435-586-5419 for additional information.

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

CORRECTIONS OFFICER Garfield County is accepting applications for a Corrections Officer. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office or online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until August 13, 2021.

Anyone interested in applying for this position must pass the National Peace Officer Selection Exam prior to making application. The Exam is given at the Browning Learning Center on the Dixie College Campus. For additional information regarding the Exam and registration requirements, contact the Browning Learning Center at (435) 652-7696.

The exam is also given at Southern Utah University. Call 435586-5419 for additional information.

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

TOURISM OFFICE ASSISTANT/ VISITOR SERVICE SPECIALIST Garfield County is accepting application for a Tourism Office Assistant/Visitor Service Specialist.

Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office or online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on August 20th, 2021.

This is a full time position with benefits. A full job description is available online at www.garfield.utah.gov or at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office.

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

MEDICAL ASSISTANT KAZAN MEMORIAL CLINIC ESCALANTE Kazan Memorial Clinic in Escalante is hiring a Medical Assistant. Come and join our team!!!

Three days a week with part-time benefits, hours will be 9am to 5pm.

Experience preferred by not required.

Primary responsibilities would include: • Patient intake • Patient health documentation • Lab draws and lab testing • General Patient care • X-rays • Working as a team member Must pass a back ground check Wage based on experience If you are interested, please, send resume to Cindi Steed at csteed@waynechc.org

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 Agriculture/Ag Systems Tech/Welding Teacher at Panguitch High School Full-Time Elementary Teacher at Boulder Elementary Part-Time Custodian at Boulder Elementary Para-Professional at Bryce Valley Elementary School in Library Bus Driver between Panguitch & Cedar City Every Other Day Para-Professional for Bus between Panguitch & Cedar City Every Other Day Bus Route Drivers in Panguitch/Hatch Substitute/Activity Bus Driver in Panguitch Food Service Worker at Bryce Valley High School Para-Professionals at All Schools Bus Route Driver in Boulder Food Service Worker at Boulder Elementary School SALARY: Please see 2020-2021 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children. See the job description for additional requirements.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified or certified application.

Please direct questions to: AES Head Teacher Robin Gibbs (435-624-3221) BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322) BVES Principal Pete Peterson (435-679-8619) BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-679-8835) EES/EHS Principal Peter Baksis (435-826-4205) PES Principal Robert Prince (435-676-8847) PMS/PHS Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-8805) Superintendent John Dodds (435-676-8821) Online application available: www.garfk12.org Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

DEADLINE: See the district website for closing date of each position.

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

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITIONS Wayne School District is hiring for the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.waynesd.org Elementary Teacher at Loa Elementary Paraprofessionals at Loa Elementary (flexible hours) Head Custodian at Loa Elementary Cook at Wayne High School Custodian at Wayne High School Paraeducator / Substitute at Wayne High School Paraprofessionals, Cooks and Substitute Teachers *All Jobs are open until filled Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications.

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

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

HOUSE FOR SALE TROPIC HOME, 1,750 SQ. FT ON 1/2 ACRE CORNER LOT

3BR, 2BA, 2 living rooms, large kitchen & dining room, barn, storage shed, paddocks, fencing. $300,000 (will negotiate).

For sale by owner. Available 1st week of November.

435-690-8417 horses.2@live.com

MEETINGS 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

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

sudoku Answers for this week

Escalante AA Meeting Call for times and locations.

435-676-3653

EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR Wayne County is accepting application for the following position: Job Title: Emergency Services Director Job Status: Part Time Summary of Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Directs the operation and functions of ambulance services for the County; oversees subordinate staff with responsibility for hiring, discipline, performance management, etc.; provides training as required; oversees EMT certifications; prepares budget recommendations and tracks/administers department budget; prepares department policies and procedures; prepares and administers grants; orders and stocks supplies for ambulances; keeps inventory on equipment; ensures safety policies and procedures are established and met; manages and maintains files and office procedures; maintains vehicles and assigned facilities; oversees billing process and makes sure run sheets, billings and run pay are processed in a timely manner. Attends Local Emergency Management Planning (LEPC) meetings. Oversees EMT sponsored activities. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred qualifications: Completion of high school or equivalent; state EMS certification; thorough knowledge of state EMS protocols and procedures; 2+ years EMT experience; 2+ years supervisory and or management experience.

Applications can be picked up at the County Clerk's office and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 30, 2021. If you have any questions, please call the County Clerk's office at 435-836-1300.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

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

SENIOR CENTER MENUS CAPITOL REEF CIDER WORKS BICKNELL Capitol Reef Cider Works of Bicknell, Utah is looking for intelligent dedicated employees to advance our apple orchard and cider operation. Reliability and good physical fitness are required. Fulltime and part-time positions available.

Preferred Skills: Construction, Welding, Automotive Mechanics, Biology, Horticulture.

Email resumes and questions to: capitolreefciderworks@gmail.com

SANITATION SERVICE OPERATOR Wayne County is accepting applications for the following full time, benefit eligible position: Title: Sanitation Service Operator FLSA Status: Full time, non-exempt GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs a variety of duties related to the operation of the Wayne County Long Hollow Landfill and the Hanksville Class II landfill.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Will work under the direction of Sanitation Department Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Operate, maintain, and repair all equipment at the landfill. Loader, excavator, dump trucks, belly dump, dozer, garbage trucks, roll off truck.

Garbage and trash collection and disposal within service area as needed.

Move dirt and cover garbage.

Work scale house and assist customers at the landfill as needed.

Maintain all areas of the landfill.

Deliver and repair garbage cans as needed.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Thorough knowledge of: hazards common to heavy equipment operation; equipment maintenance and repair standards; Skill in interpersonal communications and cooperative problem solving; the operation of heavy mechanized equipment as required, (i.e., Front End Loader, Dump Truck, Belly Dump, Forklift, Dozer, etc).

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; develop and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, subordinates, and the public.

2. Special Qualifications: Must posses or be able to acquire a valid Class “A” Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

Must posses a valid Utah Drivers License with no DUI, or no more than two (2) moving violations in the past twelve (12) months. Must be able to pass ICC physical and maintain medical certificate. Must be able to comply with applicable County and departmental policies and safety standards.

Must be willing to maintain a flexible working schedule, and occasionally work weekends, holidays, and shifts. Must submit to and pass randomly administered drug tests.

3. Work Environment: Tasks require a variety of physical activities, occasionally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, and lifting.

May be required to lift up to 50 pounds or more on occasion.

Talking, hearing and seeing is essential to the performance of daily job functions. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and some creative problem solving. Daily travel in automobile or heavy equipment required in job performance.

Applications can be obtained from the Wayne County Clerk's Office, 18 South Main, Loa, UT 84747, or by calling 435-836-1300 and requesting one to be sent to you. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Please include cover letter and resume, including references, with the application. Please call the Clerk's Office with any questions.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.

July 27th

Beef Stroganoff w/ Noodles, Green Beans, Salad Bar / Applesauce, Caramel Popcorn

Wed. July 28th

Hot Dogs, Dutch Oven Potatoes, Baked Beans, Mixed Fruit, Peanut Butter Bar

Thurs.

July 29th

Lasagna, Salad Bar, Corn / French Bread, Peaches, Chocolate Cream Pie

All meals are served with milk or juice. If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00 am. 826-4317. Suggested donation for seniors over 60 $3.00, and under 60 is $7.00