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Garfield County Commission August 10

GARFIELD COUNTY Note: This article was produced from the Clerk’s recording available on Utah Public Meeting Notice board.

Portions of discussions when the commissioners entertained comments from persons in the audience were inaudible.

The main action at the August 10 Garfield County Commission meeting was approval of three subdivision applications and one associated rezoning request.

A fourth subdivision application was tabled awaiting completion by state water authorities.

Shannon Steed’s application for a five-lot subdivision on a parcel down Hole-in-the-Rock Road was approved by the planning and zoning commission but held up in process for completion of SW public health documentation. All lots are zoned as "agricultural."

Jim Miller, Blue Springs, had a property inherited by siblings, who now want to divide it into five lots of one to five acres each. These are all Garfield Commission Cont'd on page 10

Issue # 1373

Teasdale Artists Receive Utah Governor’s Mansion Awards

Boulder Planning Commission August by tessa barkan

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Local artists Paul and Silvia Davis of Teasdale are each recipients of the Utah Governor's Mansion Artist Series Award. They were honored during a dinner and ceremony at the Governor's Mansion in Salt Lake City on July 22, 2020.

SALT LAKE CITY / TEASDALE - Tucked away into the corners of both Wayne and Garfield counties are a number of talented artists. To lovers of art who are smitten with the work of our local visual artists, it may come as no wonder that not just one but two of them recently received an award from the Utah Governor.

And they happen to be

Politicians and Business Interests Pushed Health Officials Aside to Control Reopening.

Then Cases Exploded

by Lisa song and MoLLie siMon, ProPubLica

This story was originally published by ProPublica on July 21, 2020.

UTAH - Back in April, officials stopped slowing the when public health officials spread of the virus and instead were still helping lead Utah’s calculated how many sick response to the coronavirus, people its health system could the spread of the disease had bear.

Dr. Joseph Miner, exslowed, stabilizing at fewer than 200 reported cases a day. ecutive director of the Utah Then came a shift in Department of Health, told power, and priorities.

ProPublica that state leaders State legislators who felt originally planned to relax reGov. Gary Herbert was not strictions as cases decreased. moving quickly enough to But “because of the concern lift restrictions on businesses that you can’t keep the econocreated a commission to set my closed this long,” they reguidelines to reopen. “It’s not opened before that happened meant to give economic out- and shifted their attention to comes a higher weight, but how many cases hospitals and it is time to give them some contact tracers could handle. weight,” said Sen. Daniel “We know there’s going Hemmert, a Republican who to be increased cases. We just sponsored the bill and took said, amongst ourselves, this his seat on the commission is really what we’re addressalongside other politicians, ing: our capacity to respond bureaucrats and business rather than decreasing numleaders. bers.”

With key health experts Email correspondence and interviews with more cut out of the decision-making than a dozen state and local process, including the state officials in Utah show that epidemiologist and local ofthe health of the state’s busiUtah COVID Response nesses was prioritized over Cont'd on page 3 the health of the public, as

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married to one another.

To the recipients, Paul and Silvia Davis of Teasdale, who received the Artist Series Award from the Governor’s Mansion Foundation, it couldn’t have come as more of a surprise.

“I don’t think anyone knows they’re in contention for these things,” said Paul Davis. “They just send you a letter, saying, ‘Guess what?’”

Since 1992, the Utah Governor’s Mansion Foundation has held an Artist Series Award. Two to three times a year, two or three artists are selected by an eight member committee and are invited to the mansion for a celebration in honor of their work.

Mary Bangerter, among eight members who serve on Paul and Silvia Davis Cont'd on page 9

Postal Service Cont'd on page 4

would give the town standing if these issues were to come up. One member of the public stated that a higher tower would be wanted by people on the outskirts of town who do not currently get service.

Another stated that they would like to see a mitigating condition that requires any new towers to have a net benefit for the community. The commissioners voted to pass these changes on to the town council, pending adding an amendment with language based on the last comment.

Tom and Caroline Hoyt then presented a conceptual plan for a cluster-housing based subdivision, and an application for a rezone, from greenbelt multi-use (GMU) to high density residential (HDR). The property in question is located at the corner of Burr Trail and Upper Boulder Road, and is currently under contract, pending the planning commission’s feedback on whether they should move forward with development.

Public hearings would follow.

The Hoyts stated that Boulder Planning Cont'd on page 8

Torrey Chamber Music Festival Side-by-Side Concert Goes Virtual as Part of Strings Camp Video Project

Postal Service Slowdowns Hobble Utah Small Businesses

SALT LAKE CITY Mail delays are putting pressure on small-business owners in Utah, who rely on the U.S. Postal Service for shipping products to their customers.

The agency had a $2.2 billion loss in the second quarter, and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced a major restructuring of Postal Service management, reassigning the top two officials in charge of daily operations.

A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill last month to send $25 billion to the Postal Service, but it's still waiting for a vote.

Kristen Lavalett, executive director of Local First Utah, said many of the small businesses she represents are feeling the pinch of a slowdown in deliveries.

"I haven't had anybody expressly say to me, 'I'm definitely losing business because of the post office is slow.'" she said. "What I have had them say is, everything that is a bump in the road from them has more serious, longer-term impacts than people really understand."

Postal Service management has made other operational changes to cut costs that mail carriers say are slowing things down. The changes re-

BOULDER - The August Boulder Town Planning Commission began with a public hearing on proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance regarding wireless communication towers and facilities.

Zoning Administrator Curtis Oberhansly introduced this concept. The current tower is located next to Boulder Elementary School and across from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Right now, certain structures are exempt from the town’s thirty foot height restriction, including wireless and television masts. This provision would be removed and others would be added to prevent a higher tower. A company would still be able to build a tower on top of a higher landform in order to increase the height. Another provision would only allow co-location, meaning that all cellular services would be required to use the same tower instead of each building their own. A company would also be required to maintain compliance with changing FCC regulations.

While many regulations on cell towers exist at a federal level, having these provisions

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The Torrey Chamber Music Festival youth Strings Camp side-by-side concert took place virtually, with students performing with TCMF artists for the Strings Camp Video Project.

TORREY - See and hear Torrey Chamber Music Festival’s talented string students of Wayne County as they perform in a virtual side-by-side concert in our new video.

Torrey Chamber Music Festival (TCMF), a program of the Entrada Institute, is committed to bringing the community together to experience beautiful live music. A core part of TCMF’s mission is to share the talents of our guest artists through educational programs such as our

annual Strings Camp.

For the past two years, the youth Strings Camp has culminated in a side-by-side concert in which students have had the opportunity to perform with the TCMF artists.

This year, as we were unable to work with the students in person, we created the Strings Camp Video Project. This innovative approach provided a way to continue this program by working with our students virtually, and it culminated in a virtual side-by-side concert.

Students learned their parts with coaching from their local teacher, as well as with TCMF Festival artists from around the world. Experience the joy of seeing how these students came together through music during this difficult time.

The Strings Camp Video can be found at https://youtu. be/ebSo31dp8https://youtu. be/ebSo31dp8zUzU. —Torrey Chamber Music Festival

COVID-19 Community Resources • • • •

Utah Coronavirus Information Line: 1-800-456-7707 State of Utah COVID-19 Updates: https://coronavirus.utah.gov/ Garfield County Email Hotline: COVID19@garfield.utah.gov Wayne Community Health Center in Bicknell: (435) 425-3744

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—Richard Dawkins

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Letters to the Editor GCTA - Beware the Dog

In recent months, the complaints of the Garfield County Taxpayers Alliance against Garfield County boil down to two arguments— first, that the commission lacks transparency, and therefore second, that the commission should allow more time for public comments (and questions) in their meetings.

These have become the most prominent campaign topics this year.

The GCTA purports to be dedicated to “obtaining information, conducting research and educating the public,” which is too bad,

because so far, they have only been able to generate lists of budget-related questions they can’t get answers to, presumably because of the county’s lack of transparency.

If the GCTA were really committed to acting as a watchdog and educating the public, they would actually go get answers by visiting the county clerk or dialing specific county departments or the commissioners. All the answers are there!

The only reason why I can think the GCTA demands answers, in the form of a public comment hearing, is that

their real intent is to grandstand—not to get answers.

You don’t get answers at hearings. The GCTA has worked hard to paint the commission as nontransparent—perhaps only to smear the commission—but their fight is against reality.

There is another element at play in GCTA’s ironically opaque intentions—which is evident in their choice to register as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit—to which donations are not tax-deductible—rather than the more common 501(c) (3) nonprofit. The main difference between the two is that

a 501(c)(4) org is allowed to participate in political campaigns and engage in electioneering. Could it be that GCTA’s criticisms of the commission are merely a part of a broader political campaign?

It is ok for an organization to engage politically and offer to protect the public. But it is improper for the public to rely on them for information.

Many come dressed in watchdog clothing, but beware the dog.

AJ Martel, CPA, Escalante

Chris Stewart is Hiding Behind Patriotism to Rationalize Behavior Most of us who read The Insider are constituents of Chris Stewart. I took offense at his use of tax dollars to create and mail his recent mailer that blatantly implies that criticism of America is antiAmerican and anti-patriotic.

Then he uses the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights as his shield for continuing to support a narcissistic demagogue.

I believe those things he said about those documents are true. But if those documents are not implemented for all citizens, if those documents are not used in their purest form, if those documents are not used to empower and protect the lowest among us then they are nothing more than good ideas on paper.

Stewart implies that if we do not stand with him, if we think the idea of American ex-

ceptionalism needs improvement or if we are critical of the current situation in America or by extension, if we are supportive of the current protests, then we are not patriotic.

Frankly, this is BS! As patriots, as true lovers of America who wants America to live up to its highest ideals and full potential, it is our obligation to step forward and demand more equality, more justice and more improve-

ments in our systems.

Stewart says, “we can never be afraid to show our pride in our country.” So where is Stewart’s courage?

He dare not stand up to the folly of the Trump administration out of his own fear, and he is looking for ways to rationalize his behavior by hiding behind patriotism.

Tom Stechschulte, Hatch

Confused by U.S. Post Office Appointee's Vote-by-Mail Bill

(1) CEO ( Chief Executive Officer) of United States Postal Service was appointed by TRUMP. He is asking Utahns to call US Senator Romney to vote YES ( Bill S-4171) to pass $ 25 Billion he wants. (2) There are 153.07 million voters in USA. (3) If we (USA) go 100% voting by mail-in ballets, there will be lot of pieces in mail ( postal system). (4) $ 25 Billion for 306.14 ( 153.07 million ballets to citizens and 153.07 million back to government) = $ 81.66 / ballet. To my knowledge, similar mail ( in weight and size) cost me $ 1.50 ? (5) Worldwide – new technology – DOCUSIGN is used for millions of $ worth transactions ( a guy in Kenya can buy a building in New York by DOCUSIGN process – no need to come to New York City). The government has all info ( social Security number to address). This can solve >60% mailing load. NOTE: US voting record is less than 45%.

NOTE: US Census is doing much more important job ( than voting) on Technology. (6) Rest ( like me) can still get mail to vote.

USPS should be delighted to earn $2 for this increased volume of mail. NOTE: Technology ( like Docusign) can generate results in hours – much faster than counting (which would take weeks or months). (7) Emails, I- phones, direct deposit of social securities, wire transfers, etc. broke the back of the camel for ever ( not just a sliver) (8) In India, Post Offices ( millions) are turned into local Banks (9) I run a small motel, I like to have Days Inn, Quality Inn, Best Western Inn, etc. go away. Yes I am an idiot in corrupt socialist world where commonsense makes no sense.

Harshad P. Desai, Panguitch

There are people in our communities who do so much with little or no recognition. I would like to recognize one of those unsung heroes of Boulder.

Jacqui Smalley first came to Boulder in 1985 with her husband John Austin. She has shared residence between here and Oakland, California ever since. When a beautiful part of Boulder history, the Red Wing Ranch was up for sale with the definite possibility of becoming a subdivision, Jacqui and John bought the ranch and placed it in a conservation trust to protect it into the future, naming it the Boulder Creek Canyon Ranch.

You know, that one with the big red barn that artists and photographers come to paint and photograph every year.

A Boulder icon! It stands because they restored it along with an even older barn on the property, both over 100 years old. We’ve lost so many of our beautiful barns but these will stand because of Jacqui and John’s foresight.

Jacqui also set up an educational foundation years ago to provide scholarships to the graduates of Boulder and Escalante. She has helped many students through multiple years and degrees in college. In 2019, I handed out over $20,000 in scholarships at the Escalante High School Awards Assem-

bly on her behalf.

After years of hosting events in her home and barns, Jacqui has seen the need in Boulder for a facility to provide arts and agricultural events, especially during the winter months. She has committed the needed property and funds to make this project a reality. We are so grateful to Jacqui for her commitment to our community and look forward to workshops, music concerts, community plays, dance performances, 4-H and other youth activities and so much more in the years to come.

As a great granddaughter of ranchers who settled Boulder, I believe they would have approved. In their day, they also contributed towards the cultural and community needs of Boulder. So a big thank you, Jacqui, for your years of support to our children, for keeping the fields along Boulder Creek green, and for your willingness to provide our arts and agricultural community a facility for events. You are truly a gift.

So when any of you drive by, wave hello to the Redwing Barn because it is there and in great shape, toot your horn to say thank you to Jacqui for the incredible gifts she has given to our community.

Cheryl Cox, Boulder Neighbor

Goings on...

Wayne County Fair Parade 2020

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The Main Street Parade, part of the 2020 Wayne County Fair, took place Saturday, August 15.

WAYNE COUNTY - The 2020 Wayne County Fair, celebrating Wayne County’s "Boots and Roots," came to a close Saturday night the 15th of August. When all was said and done, the Wayne County Fair Committee had all the good reason they needed to pat themselves on the back, as it was no easy task considering all that is going on in the world today.

It was all smiles at the Main Street Parade on Saturday.

One little girl from the Blackburn clan, about 4 years old, was heard saying that she was so excited that they were having the “Candy Parade” on her birthday that she could hardly contain herself. Everyone standing near her looked at each other and had to agree.

—Adus Dorsey

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Utah COVID Response: Why open the economy and allow needless death and illness and disability [when] this

single-minded strategy is eroding the economy in the long term? Sick people can’t work. People who are afraid to go out and shop [or] eat aren’t going to go out.—Georges C. Benjamin, the American Public Health Association director Utah COVID Response Cont'd from page 1

ficials who were stripped of their ability to issue their own restrictions, the governor and the commission quickly swept aside restrictions meant to slow the virus’s advance in Utah. You can now hold indoor events with up to 3,000 people and outdoor events with up to 6,000. You can drink at bars, eat in restaurants and go to the movies.

People in Utah are going back to work; new unemployment claims from early July dropped 78% since the peak from early April, when most businesses were closed, and its unemployment rate is just above 5%, which is under half of the national average. Utah was considered one of the states best-prepared to weather the pandemic’s economic downturn. But experts say that rising infections could threaten any state’s recovery.

And in Utah, infections are rising. The percentage of tests that come back positive is at 10% as of July 13, compared with 3% to 5% in April.

On July 14, the state reported its highest number of deaths on a single day since the pandemic began. Since late May, the seven-day average of daily case counts statewide has quadrupled.

Utah’s story is mirrored in states across the country, where leaders sidelined public health experts and forged ahead without meeting criteria scientists say are necessary to reopen. In Florida, the governor loosened restrictions as cases rose; Miami is now the national epicenter of the virus. Georgia left it up to businesses to decide how much to scale back service in the middle of a pandemic; South Carolina let the hospitality industry write its own reopening guidelines.

The virus is now spreading uncontrolled in those two states, with some of the highest rates in the country.

Texas, whose governor took advice on reopening from a panel stacked with corporate executives and business leaders, reopened restaurants and malls after reaching a record in daily deaths; its hospitals are now stretched to the brink.

Herbert’s office did not respond to questions about how he’s managed the pandemic. In an emailed statement, Jefferson Burton, the commission’s co-chair, said the group regularly reviews Utah’s reopening guidelines and makes changes based on new data, federal guidance and input from stakeholders. Decisions on when to lift restrictions are based on hospital utilization, infection growth rates and the number of tests performed, among other factors, the statement said. “There are not hard-andfast data points that automatically trigger a move. Rather, individual geographic areas are evaluated looking at their specific trends over time.”

Dr. Michael Good, CEO of University of Utah Health and the only physician on the commission, said the “goal has always been to slow the spread of the virus.” The commission is trying to balance decisions on reopening in a way that keeps infections low while not inadvertently causing other social and economic problems, he said.

Epidemiologists say that one of the biggest risks of reopening prematurely is that it suggests formerly banned activities are now safe. The family of a diabetic man who died after going to a party in

Riverside County, California, said he had been careful until the government eased restrictions.

The timing of Utah’s spikes in cases clearly overlaps with the loosening of restrictions, said Dr. Emily Spivak, an infectious disease physician at University of Utah Health. People assumed the risk was over. Spivak has seen group barbecues and young people taking party trips to Lake Powell with “full-on 20-year-old summer social behavior.” Of course case numbers went up, she added. “It’s not rocket science.”

A Shift in Power Initially, Utah acted decisively to try and stop the spread of the coronavirus. In March, working with health advisers, Herbert decided to shut down schools days before New York City and restricted businesses based on their level of risk. Restaurants could not offer dine-in service; gyms and salons were closed.

While Herbert refused to issue a statewide shutdown, saying he didn’t want to overrestrict less affected areas, mayors and local health officials wrote their own stayat-home orders, which came with fines and even criminal penalties for violations. The state was a patchwork of legally binding rules, as The Salt Lake Tribune reported.

“We give local control for the regional differences,” Herbert said at the time, “and I think we’ve struck the right balance.”

Senate President Stuart Adams, a Republican businessman, disagreed. On April 8, he confirmed that lawmakers would convene to address the pandemic and consider limiting the power of local governments, saying their rules were creating confusion. It was time, he told the local paper in Ogden, for “a new phase” focused on the economy.

Sen. Hemmert and Rep. Mike Schultz co-sponsored a bill to establish the Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission, a ten-member team that would guide the reopening and advise Herbert. Staff from the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget would provide support.

Apart from two health care system CEOs, none of the members had a medical or public health background.

Among them: Adams, the two Republican legislators who sponsored the bill, the president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce and the CEO of the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies, which includes sports teams such as the Utah Jazz as well as a chain of Megaplex Theatres across the state.

By the time the commission assembled, there was a new leader in charge of the state’s coronavirus response.

Miner, a physician who had headed the state Health Department since 2015, has a lung condition and had been unable to attend in-person meetings. To be the “boots on the ground” for the the virus response, the governor appointed Burton, a retired military leader with no medical training who had experience in disaster management.

Burton once headed Utah’s National Guard and is running for a seat in the state House of Representatives. While Miner said he has remained “very much involved,” he was not present, even virtually, for key decisions ProPublica asked about. He said he was briefed on outcomes by Burton’s deputy.

During the time that Bur-

ton has served as co-chair of the commission, the three legislators on the commission have donated (either personally or through their campaigns) a total of $4,000 toward his run for state office, one-fifth of what his campaign has raised. He won the Republican primary in June and has no Democratic challenger in the general election.

The governor’s office and a large team of advisers had created a color-coded system for reopening that could be turned up or down like a dial “based on the health risk.”

The system had four levels that dictated how businesses could operate, labeled red (“high risk”), orange (“moderate risk”), yellow (“low risk”) and green (“new normal risk”). All of Utah was under the red designation in late April; each successive level would open more businesses and ease limitations.

The commission took the governor’s guidelines and added specific rules for every industry, including restaurants, schools, entertainment venues and religious services.

Five days after the group was created, it recommended moving the state to orange.

Herbert accepted the plan and moved Utah to the “moderate risk” level on May 1. Hotels and gyms opened. Groups of 20 could congregate with masks and social distancing.

Another Shift in “Risk” Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say one of the key factors for relaxing restrictions is evidence of a 14-day decline in new cases.

By May 12, cities and counties were expressing an interest in moving into the yellow, “low risk” level. Cases had plateaued, but had not dropped. Dr. Angela Dunn, the state epidemiologist, told KSL News Radio that on an “optimistic” timeline, some parts of the state might be ready to move into yellow on June 1.

But on May 14, just 13 days after moving the state into orange, the governor and the commission announced they were moving most of the state into the “low risk” level, on May 16. It was impossible to see, at that point, the full effects of the orange phase after half a month, because of the incubation period of the virus and the lag between symptoms, testing and test results.

Jenny Wilson, the mayor of Salt Lake County, petitioned to keep her county in orange; she noted that the active positive case rate there was several times higher than the state’s. She could have kept the restrictions before the bill creating the commission passed, but now she needed the governor’s approval. Herbert denied the appeal, but he approved similar petitions from the two largest cities in her county—Salt Lake City and West Valley City—and three other counties.

The rest of the state relaxed further into the phase labeled “low risk.” All businesses could resume with certain precautions. Public swimming pools opened; close-contact team sports were allowed with temperature checks. Restaurants could serve buffets.

“Speaking [with] my public health voice, I feel that this is a mistake,” Jennifer Dailey-Provost, a Democratic state representative who’s pursuing a doctorate in public health, tweeted in reaction.

“To say I’m frightened is an understatement. I hope I’m wrong.”

Two weeks later, on May 27, cases began to surge.

A spokesman from the Salt Lake County Health

Department said it’s hard to say if the county would have fewer cases today if the entire county (and not just two cities) had stayed in orange.

Commuting patterns make it impossible to separate different municipalities, and the piecemeal approach left some streets orange on one side and yellow on the other. .County data shows that throughout June, on days with a particularly high number of new cases, more than half came from areas that went yellow before the mayor felt they were ready.

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said the commission has made it more cumbersome for local leaders to pass their own rules, but she gives the governor credit for allowing her city to remain in orange and approving the county’s mandate for wearing face masks in public.

One of the counties Herbert had allowed to stay in orange was Grand County, home to Arches National Park.

But that changed on May 28.

When local officials asked to maintain extra protections as they moved to yellow—such

as leaving hotel rooms empty for 24 hours between bookings—the governor’s office denied the request.

The rural county has logged few cases, though it is impossible to tell how many tourists may have caught the virus there before returning home. Bradon Bradford, director of the Southeast Utah Health Department, which covers Grand County, said the local numbers started going up in July.

The commission’s topdown approach is “uncharacteristic” of Utah, said Kirk Benge, who leads the Public Health Department for San Juan County in the southeastern corner of the state. “Most politicians claim that they like local authority and they like local decisions. In an emergency, to immediately strip that, I felt, was a mistake at the time.”

A Mysterious Decision Top health officials and other legislators have little insight into the commission’s actions. Miner told ProPublica he has never attended a meeting. Nor has Dunn, the state epidemiologist. Both are part

of a work group that provides input on what activities are allowed under each phase, but they aren’t involved in the final decisions of when and how restrictions are loosened.

Dailey-Provost, the legislator with public health training, said her offers to help and suggest health experts went nowhere. She coauthored a study in April that predicted how coronavirus cases would peak in Utah.

Reality has outstripped the study’s worst projections.

One of the commission’s most significant decisions occurred in late May, when they suggested redefining the yellow phase, which capped gatherings at 50 people, to allow indoor gatherings of 3,000 and outdoor gatherings of 6,000.

The proposal caught Dunn and other health officials off guard. They discussed it at their work group meeting of health and business experts. Burton’s deputy, Richard Saunders, who Utah COVID Response Cont'd on page 7

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It's Your Money

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PILT - Why it Matters by garfieLd county taxPayers aLLiance GARFIELD COUNTY - ment and Budget, “Approxi- lion and were made to more PILT funding was brought mately one-third of the land than 1,900 local governments. up recently at the Garfield in the United States is feder- Utah will receive $39,213,809 County Commission meet- ally owned. Here in Utah, the for dispersal to its 29 couning. What is it and why is it a federal government owns 63 ties. Garfield’s share is set at topic for our county commis- percent of the land base. Only $951,374. In addition to PILT, Nevada has a higher percent- the county receives a Secure sioners?

PILT is an acronym for age of federal ownership. The Rural Schools (SRS) alloca“Payment In Lieu of Taxes.” magnitude of federal land tion. Both of these federal Counties and states cannot ownership alters local govern- compensation vehicles reprelevy taxes on federal land. ments’ tax and revenue struc- sent roughly 7% of our county PILT payments are one way tures…and in Utah, property budget.

Commissioner Pollack the federal government com- taxes represent local governpensates states and counties ments’ largest source of rev- commented that PILT payfor property tax revenue that enue.” In Garfield County, ments to more sparsely popuwould be normally generated where an estimated 90 percent lated counties, like Garfield, on non-federal lands. States of the land is publicly owned, is insufficient, and that the and counties rely on prop- an even higher economic appropriations formula needs erty taxes to help fund man- burden is placed on our local to be adjusted. There have dated, essential government government to fund mandated been numerous amendments

by Congress to the PILT payservices such as firefighting, essential local services.

In years past, Congress ment calculation, including search-and-rescue operations, and the construction of has failed to appropriate the adjustments for inflation. Unschools and roads, etc. PILT PILT funding in a timely man- less Congress acts, counties payments are made in addi- ner creating havoc as counties will receive their last fully tion to other federal payments scramble to cover shortfalls funded PILT disbursement to states, such as oil and gas in their budgets. That is a big in 2020. Since all funds must leasing, livestock grazing, problem with PILT funding— be appropriated by Congress and timber harvesting. Once it is discretionary, meaning at their discretion, there is federal funds are appropriat- Congress decides if and when the possibility of reverting ed by Congress, the Secretary funding is appropriated. The to pre-2008 levels, when anof the Interior makes annual National Association of Coun- nual appropriations to states PILT payments according to ties has called on Congress to were underfunded year after a formula based on a state’s make PILT payments manda- year from the time the PILT population, an adjustment tory, assuring the income for program was created in 1976. for other prior year federal counties like Garfield, who Commissioner Pollock voiced that Garfield County’s paycompensation programs and rely on this funding.

The current 2020 PILT ment should be double what the amount of entitled federal payments were announced it currently receives based on land.

According to the Gov- on June 29th. The payments the seasonal influx of tourernor’s Office of Manage- to states equaled $514.7 mil- ists, which swells the county’s population and strains resources. Additionally, the last authorized SRS payments will be made to counties in spring 2021 and without Congressional action, the county will face an even larger budget gap. According to Commissioner Pollock, the only solution is to ask Congress for more funding, “so not to take away from other states but balance out the formula.”

Garfield County Taxpayers Alliance is 501(c)(4) non-profit, volunteer group dedicated to fostering an accountable and fiscally responsible government by obtaining information, conducting research, and educating the public. For more information on GCTA go to www.GCTAutah.org.

August 20, 2020

Schools & Sports PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack oetting

Bobcats baseball wins the 1A preview, and the Lady Cats serve up some great volleyball

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he Bobcats are back, and they are good.

The boy's baseball team won the 1A preview. They came away with four wins over Bryce Valley, Tabiona, Tenent and Green River. The Cats travel to Piute on the 19th and will have a home game

against Valley on the 21st.

Both of these teams are tough, and, as usual, region 20 will be where the competition is.

Green River will be here on August 26. Come on out and enjoy the weather and some good ball games.

I shouldn’t be so surprised at how good the Lady Cats volleyball team is. Without any seniors, the Cats held their own against Richfield, a 3A team. The freshmen owned the games, taking three out of four. The JV team really played some close games.

Had it not been for a couple of bad serves, they would have

beaten Richfield. The varsity game was when the Cats really shined. They have some very great servers on our team, and they played Richfield's very good team pretty even. I said I shouldn’t be so surprised about the ladies.

Coaches Ann Marie and Troy Norris start training these girls in the 4th grade, and they know how to play really good by the time they are in high school. I predict this team is going far this year.

Count on it.

Cross country starts on August 22 at Canyon View.

USU Southwest Welcomes New Faculty Member in Human Development and Family Studies

on how teenagers work to make their communities a better place, a topic particularly relevant in USU’s Statewide Campus system. Located in mainly rural Utah, USU Southwest covers 11 locations including Beaver, Bicknell, Cedar City, Delta, Ephraim, Junction, Kanab, Nephi, Panguitch, Richfield and St. George.

Harris is excited to join USU as a faculty member, in particular because of the university’s courtesy utah state university southwest land-grant mission to Andy Harris is a new faculty provide educational opmember for the Utah State Uni- portunities for everyone. versity Southwest Human Devel“The real value of opment and Family Studies pro- education is that it pregram. pares you to contribute in a meaningful way to your SOUTHERN UTAH Utah State University South- community, either through west hired Andy Harris as a your career or by being a more faculty member in the Hu- conscientious citizen,” Harris man Development and Fam- said.

Graduates from the Huily Studies program. Harris is looking forward to work- man Development and Famiing with students enrolled in lies Studies Program can purthe program who receive an sue a wide range of careers interdisciplinary education in human services including covering both development work in marriage and famthroughout the lifespan and ily therapy, daycare and early family and human relation- childhood education, afterschool programs, residential ships.

Harris’s research focuses treatment centers, housing

and financial counseling and program planning and evaluation.

Harris earned an undergraduate degree in psychology in 2015 while on scholarship at USU’s main campus in Logan. As an undergrad, he began working with a professor to conduct research that he furthered as he went on to earn a doctorate in human development and family studies in 2020. Harris joined USU’s Southwest faculty shortly thereafter.

Raised in Taylorsville, Utah, Harris spent nine years in Cache Valley while at USU in Logan. Both Harris and his wife, a Snow College graduate, are excited to return to Sanpete County to make their home. Harris enjoys gardening and has recently started baking, including making bread for his family every week.

Students interested in learning more about the Human Development and Family Studies program at one of USU’s Statewide campuses visit: https://aggie.link/ SWFDHS. —Utah State University Southwest

Postal Service: I haven't had anybody expressly say

to me, 'I'm definitely losing business because of the post office is slow.'" she said. "What I have had them say is, everything that is a bump in the road from them has more serious, longer-term impacts than people really understand.—Kristen Lavalett, executive director of Local First Utah

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Many small businesses rely on the U.S. Postal Service to deliver their wares. However, the agency is being hampered by debt, service cutbacks and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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duce overtime, order sorting machines to be shut off earlier, and require that carriers leave some mail behind to prevent running late on their routes.

Lavelett said she believes the Postal Service needs public support, not budget cuts.

She said mail delays have been tough on local busi-

ness owners, many of whom shifted to online sales when the pandemic forced them to close their doors to the public in March.

"They are doing their very best to stay afloat, to stay alive," she said. "I've heard a lot of my business owners say that they are working twice as hard for half as much money."

Small businesses employ about half the workforce in

Utah.

Without stimulus, said John McHugh, who chairs the Package Coalition, a group concerned about the future of the Postal Service, the post office will run out of money—and in turn, some small businesses may have to close.

"Thinking about the hoped-for economic recovery, well, as tough as it's going to be, it'll be that much more difficult with these small businesses having to shutter their doors."

McHugh, a former Republican congressman from New York, said he hopes enough lawmakers on both sides of the aisle will understand the severity of the situation and take swift action to save the U.S. Postal Service.

The text of the Postal Service Emergency Assistance Act is online at congress.gov.

—Mark Richardson, Utah News Connection

August 20, 2020

Wills, Trusts, and More

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What’s the Best Way to Receive an Inheritance?

by Jeffery J. Mckenna Getting an inheritance in any format is great! However, getting an inheritance in trust may be even better. Let me explain.

Most clients want all or at least part of their estate to go to an individual such as a spouse, child, close family member or friend. Usually, the clients have no special concerns about how the named beneficiary will manage the inheritance. In such a situation, the client may say, “I just want the inheritance to go outright to the beneficiary, with no restrictions.”

However, is that really the “best” format? What if a few restrictions could yield significant protection for the inherited assets?

An option to strongly consider is having the inheritance go to the beneficiary in an Inherited Subtrust. During the beneficiary’s lifetime, the subtrust holds the assets for the benefit of the beneficiary, with distribution as needed to pay for the beneficiary’s health, education, maintenance and support expenses.

Although the named beneficiary can manage the trust as the trustee of the subtrust, and receives trust assets as needed, the beneficiary does not own the assets when they are held by the subtrust, which provides significant protection from creditors.

The fact that the beneficiary of the subtrust is not the owner, and has never been the owner of the assets,

is the key. While a creditor or divorcing spouse can attach (and take) what someone owns, it is much harder for a creditor to take the assets that are owned and managed in an inherited subtrust.

This method of leaving assets in a subtrust for beneficiaries can be a great way to leave an inheritance. The assets remain available to the beneficiary for their health, education, maintenance and support. The beneficiary can serve as their own trustee and, with certain limitations, can control the use and distribution of the assets. Also, the beneficiary can have the power to appoint the trust assets to the people or institutions the recipient wants to benefit upon the recipient’s death. Finally, and perhaps most significantly, as noted above, leaving inherited assets in a subtrust can help protect the assets from creditors.

The subtrust format has two principal inconveniences for the recipient. First, after the grantor dies, but only after the grantor dies, the assets received must always be titled in the name of the subtrust.

Second, the subtrust must file its own separate income tax return. Again, the extra tax return is only filed after the death of the original person creating the general trust.

In conclusion, before just “giving the inheritance outright” to those you love, consider including a subtrust in your general trust. This rela-

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WITH A SATELLITE OFFICE NOW IN PANGUITCH. 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 6281711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com.

A couple with three children waited in line at San Francisco's Pier 41 to purchase tickets for a sightseeing boat to Alcatraz Prison.

The children weren't good at waiting: they fidgeted, whined, and punched one another.

The frazzled parents reprimanded them to no avail.

Finally they reached the ticket window.

"Five tickets, please," the father said. "Two round trip, three one way."

tively simple modification can make a huge difference and better protect the assets you are leaving for loved ones.

A middle-aged man took his car to an auto repair shop for a checkup.

When he received the mechanic's bill, the man flipped out.

"Hey!" he yelled to the owner of the shop. "This bill is higher than the one I got from my doctor for a complete physical checkup!"

The auto shop owner nodded, "I believe it," he said. "The difference here is, my bill includes the checkup, AND the replacement of worn out parts!

ACROSS

1. Millionaire's turf, according to 2009 Oscar-winner 2. Bangladeshi currency 3. Wet nurse 4. Plant again 5. Swellings 6. Elvers 7. 're 8. Human social group 9. *Yellow and unwanted 10. Saint's "headdress" 11. Movie spool 12. *Vegas numbers 15. Laura Ingalls' hat 20. Make an effort 22. Organ of balance 24. Sleep disrupters 25. *Encroachment and false start, e.g.

26. Type of mandarin 27. Have a hankering 29. *2020 Super Bowl winning coach 31. VSCO girl's favorite shoe brand 32. Geologic period 33. Variety show

Optometrist

The optometrist did a test on me whereby he sent a jet of air into my eye. He was impressed that I did not jump, as his clients usually do, and said to me, "You have nerves of steel. " I looked at him and replied, "Yes. I'm a teacher."

THEME: FOOTBALL

1. It may be fixed or blank 6. Sometimes appears between dogs 9. Wild West card game 13. Deprived of a limb 14. Go wrong 15. ____ and tattooed 16. Tsar's edict 17. Waikiki garland 18. Propelled like Argo 19. *Last year's Super Bowl MVP 21. *Recipient of this year's first pick 23. Madame Tussauds' medium 24. Jack's legume 25. Communications regulator, acr.

28. Dry as dust 30. Echo 35. Yours and mine 37. Cold War enemies, slang 39. Common candle shape 40. Home of the Utes 41. Shinbone 43. Scotia preceder 44. Furiously angry 46. Like watching paint dry 47. Gulf War missile 48. Oozed 50. Clump 52. Yo 53. Common allergens 55. Not color but ____ 57. *The goal 61. *Primary football unit 65. Boy Scout's ____ badge 66. Pod dweller 68. Word of mouth 69. All worked up 70. Poetic "ever" 71. Home to largest mammal 72. Threads 73. *Defensive ____ 74. Locomotes

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34. *Patriot no more 36. Pinta or Santa Maria, e.g.

38. Perfect houseplant spot 42. *____ Bowl, college game 1982-2000 45. Indicate 49. What Dundee and Dunedin have in common 51. *Last year's Heisman winner 54. Conical dwelling 56. Draw a conclusion 57. Do like exhaust pipe 58. Evil Roman emperor 59. What oxen do to plows 60. Acne symptoms 61. *One of ten needed for first down 62. Church echo 63. Provoke or annoy 64. European sea eagles 67. Poetic "even"

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l A u G h i N g pOiNt!!

Berry Picking

My husband and I were in the woods searching for some hard-to- find wild blackberries when I fell over some logs. In quite a bit of pain, I yelled for my husband, who rushed right over.

With a look of grave concern, he asked, "Did you spill your berries?"

Today's Thought

A bird in the hand is safer than one overhead.

PUNishment

Had a blood test the other day, it took a lot out of me.

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

Auto Repair

This week's answers on page 11

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O bituaries

John Joseph Carter, Jr. March 1, 1939 - August 12, 2020

PANGUITCH - John Joseph Carter, Jr. was born in Long Beach, CA to John Joseph Carter, Sr. and Nancy Eileen Harice (Wells) on March 1, 1939. He and his sister were baptized on the U.S.S. Arizona. When his parents divorced, he lived with his father. He was raised in Farmington, NM and joined the Navy at age seventeen, where he served his country as a submariner for ten years. Following his military service, he married Marion Kay Hicks. From that marriage, there was an adopted son, John Kimberly; natural sons, John Kevin and John Khristian; they later divorced. No further contact with these sons was made to this day.

He worked in the oil fields near Farmington, NM. Later in his life, he moved to Ramah, NM, where he was befriended by all he came in contact with.

He was also a resident of Pine Hills, NM and beloved by those who lived there. He enjoyed being a spectator of the local girls basketball games.

He gave all he had to those he loved in the Navajo community.

John is survived by his mother, Nancy Wells of Oroville, CA; sister, Dorothy (Gary) Cox of West Point, UT, and their children, Melanie (Jim) Wysong, Tami (Vaughn) Call, Valisa (Brian) Mickelson, Gary, Jr. (Kari) Cox, and David (Anne) Cox; and his Navajo family, Monica Yazzie and Ward Hunter, Christian Yazzie, Jesse Yazzie all of Ramah, NM. He was preceded in death by his father, John Joseph Carter, Sr. of Farmington, NM. More recently, he moved to Panguitch, UT, where he lived the past year. His family is grateful to the Panguitch Community including members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, local residents and members of the Senior Center for their selfless acts of kindness.

As per his wishes, his ashes will be spread at two of his most beloved places near the U.S.S. Arizona and in Old Town Hatch, UT. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary.

Condolences may be shared at: www.lindquistmortuary. com.

August 20, 2020

fyI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com It just seems like it is getting hotter and hotter.

Monday, it was 113 in St. George, and Saturday, it was 96 at 5 o’clock in Panguitch.

Mesquite was at 117 on Sunday. I pity my old friend, Verl Chidister, and his family that moved down there about five years ago. The weather is setting records all over the western states, and even the coastal cities are feeling the heat.

Well, that ain’t nothing. In Bagdad, Iraq on Saturday, it was 125 degrees, and it is sad that we still have 7,000 troops there in tents. Watching the news, it looks as though it isn’t going to let up anytime soon. By the time this article will reach your house, SLC will have broken a record of seven days in August with temperatures of over 100 degrees. There doesn’t seem to be any rain in the near future.

Along those same lines, Utah, last week, had its 1,000th forest fire of this year, and most of them were man-made.

Well, the fair has come and gone. We were so busy that all I could manage was a drive through the fairgrounds.

I did stop at the horseshoe pit and found that they had tweny competitors and ten teams competing. They sure had some cool names. All of the competitors came away as winners. The Henrie brothers, David and Camron, took 3rd place. Brandon Barney and his partner Noel Teagarden took 2nd place. The winner again this year was Benji Rains and partner Allen Wilson. Benji has built Panguitch a first class facility there at the fairgrounds. Anyone can come down and play

O bituaries

Marilyn P. Brinkerhoff

PANGUITCH - In loving memory of Marilyn P. Brinkerhoff The mother of all mothers—packed with personality and wit, fun to talk to and joke around with, and always bringing joy wherever she was—passed on to her next estate on August 17, 2020.

She was the mother of twelve, grandmother to forty, great grandmother to twenty, and a loving friend to countless others. Her love knew no bounds. Her’s was a life of service, the face of selflessness. She was very friendly, sometimes even dialing the wrong phone number and ending up with a new friend.

Prior to starting her family, Marilyn graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s Degree in elementary education. While there, she met her eternal sweetheart Kendell W Brinkerhoff. They were married and sealed in the Mesa, AZ temple for time and all eternity on December 29, 1960. They were together for 54 years prior to Kendell’s passing on February 26th, 2015. Together, they would always make the effort to attend each child’s sporting event and recital, constantly showing support and love for each one.

Marilyn managed her big and growing family while her husband Kendell was serving in busy church callings as bishop and in the stake presidency, taking care of things while he was often gone.

They were not rich in things of the world. For example, during Christmas the children were happy to get an apple and orange in their Christmas stocking, along with some unshelled peanuts.

Instead, they were wealthy in the form of a large family that continues to grow to this day. Marilyn was excellent at budgeting, and was able to feed her large family despite the small monthly food budget. She knew how to stretch a pound of hamburger to feed the large clan. The big family also meant doing at least four loads of laundry daily, folded and put away—and imagine this back in the days of cloth diapers!

If it could be done by hand, she would. This meant sewing all of her children’s school clothes, each of her grandchildren’s blessing dresses and tuxedos, even sewing the tent for the home made tent trailer that Kendell had built for the occasional family camping trip. Other hobbies of Marilyn’s included painting, often depicting things such as temples and the Utah scenery she was so fond of.

Running the family farm kept the whole family busy, and Marilyn was no exception. She helped manage the farm and it’s green houses, large gardens, milk cows, chickens, and an occasional pig and horse all while raising the children. She taught each child the importance of work, how to plant seeds and reap what you sow—both literally and metaphorically. She instilled in her children a sense of pride in their work.

With the heavy workload, she still was able to make each child feel special. On each of their birthdays, they got to choose what meal to have her cook for them, and would make their favorite dessert. She always found a way to make the children feel loved.

Kendell and Marilyn served as managing directors over the Garfield County Family History Center in Panguitch for several years. She faithfully served all her life in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her testimony being one of her greatest strengths. She and Kendell served a full-time mission together in New Zealand after retirement, bringing many to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Kendell and Marilyn served as patrons and temple workers in the St. George temple for several years before Kendell’s passing in 2015.

Graveside services will be Saturday, August 22, 2020 at the Panguitch Cemetery, 11:00 am She survives through her children from oldest to youngest: Clayton Brinkerhoff (Tammy Jones) St. George, UT, Lynell Barney (Robert Barney) Beaver, UT, Beth Brewster (Chad Brewster) Panguitch, UT, Nathan Brinkerhoff (Janet Bracken) St. George, UT, Quinn Brinkerhoff (Teri-Rose Bernardo) St. George, UT, Amy Brinkerhoff- Deceased, Aaron Brinkerhoff- Saratoga Springs, UT, Ryan Brinkerhoff (Charisma Bacosa) Pleasant Grove, UT, Lloyd Brinkerhoff (Kim Oldham) Panguitch, UT, Elliot Brinkerhoff (Kami Hansen) Saratoga Springs, UT, Chad Brinkerhoff (Nyree Pitcher) Ephraim, UT, Rebecca Brinkerhoff Ivory- Phoenix, AZ Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

horseshoes if they would like.

It is really good exercise and, like all sports, the more you play, the better you get.

On the way home, I noticed that there were a whole lot of cars at the rodeo arena for the auction. At the price of meat products now, I bet a lot of people got some bargains.

I came back later to find Benji. It looked like there were a ton of kids at the fun park.

They did have a lot of events to keep the little ones busy.

Yesterday, the school year started up at all schools in Garfield County. If only the country would listen to the rules that the school board has put down. Don’t come to school if you are sick, wear a mask, keep space between you and clean your hands often. Simple but effective. It would wipe out the virus in six weeks. The new elementary school is coming alone, but is going to take some time to finish. It is really impressive. Going to the volleyball game last week, the district has done wonders with the gym. It has a new ceiling and a great paint job. They have moved the state championship flags back against wall, (I count 93 championship flags) and everything just looks like a new gym. Great job.

I got word that the district has purchased the garage area near the high school and has moved the buses over there.

The really good news to me is that they are going to move those ugly trailer boxes across from the gym to the new garage area, and they are going to asphalt the lot for parking at the ball games.

Last Tuesday was the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. This gave women the right to vote. They have come a long way in politics, mostly in the last 30 years, with many of our governors, congress people, senators, mayors, and now a vice-presidential nominee all being women. More and more women are choosing the medical field and now make up a similar percentage of medical school attendees as do men. Since half of our country is made up of women, that seems like a good idea.

I hope you took time to read Norman McKee's article on the future of our Utah public lands. I have been preaching what he put into words so well for a long time. Look at the damage one commissioner did with the Grand Staircase-

Escalante Monument and how much it has hurt the tourism business in the eastern part of Garfield County. This land belongs to the world.

There isn’t anything like our area in all of the travels that Pat and I have been on. If the state gets a hold of the land, they will sell it off. Our lifestyle will be gone forever. In Montana, two brothers from Texas bought a half a million acres and fenced off some really prime hunting areas. Yes, if you want to hunt there, you can pay them if you want.

Years ago, when I used to fish at Otter Creek, I would go below the lake and fish the stream were I hooked into some really big fish. Now, it is fenced off with "no trespassing" signs on the barbed wire. When it is bought as vacant land, the taxes are nothing, and all of the money that comes to the rural schools is gone. Be wary of politicians that want to continue to try and get the state ownership of all of the public lands. If you haven’t read Norm’s article, it is in the July 23 addition of The Insider.

The president had an interesting July. He started off going to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota on the 4th. He met the governor, and asked her what she thought about putting his figure up with the other presidents. She started laughing but stopped when she realized that he wasn’t kidding, and said she would have to bring it up with the legislator. Then, at the funeral for the civil right's icon John Lewis, retired presidents George Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama all spoke and were very impressive. When the president was asked why he wasn’t there, he said that Congressman Lewis didn’t come to his coronation and so he, then, wouldn’t go to his funeral. I guess there were so few there that he knew who came and who didn’t. However, he did take down George W. Bush and Bill Clinton's pictures from the President's Hall.

Then, the Washington Nationals asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to throw out the first pitch on opening day. The president became so angry that he had one of his aids call the Yankees who were playing two hours before the game to see if he could throw out the first pitch for them.

However, they said that he couldn’t do it for a couple

of days. When asked about Russian President Vladimir Putin putting a bounty on our soldiers in Afghanistan, he said that he didn’t know anything about that. It was found that at the morning briefing on Feb. 27th, the subject was brought up at that meeting.

When confronted with the date, the president said that the U.S. supplied the Taliban with weapons when they were fighting Russia.

Then the president called German Chancellor Angela Merkel to invite her to the G-7 meeting to be held here in the U.S. Citing the pandemic, she refused Trump’s invitation.

The president reportedly lost control and called her stupid. As part of the president's revenge campaign, he is pulling 12,000 troops out of Germany and furthering weakening NATO. This will cost America billions of dollars and will make taking back the Baltic states by Russia that much easier.

A couple of weeks ago in the magazine that I receive, Richard Branson said that “the way to become a millionaire best, is to start out with a billion dollars and buy two airlines.” This week, Virgin Atlantic filed for U.S. bankruptcy protection. Two of Richard Branson’s airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Australia, have collapsed as travelers shun flights to avoid exposure to the coronavirus.

Australia is into the flu season, and, because they have been wearing masks, there have been very few reports of the flu. New Zealand had gone 130 days without a case of the virus, but last week, 15 travelers came down with the virus. They have shut the country down for two weeks. We have had a week without any new cases of the virus in Garfield County. Hooray.

I would like to take a minute on behalf of the American Legion Post 25 to thank Karen Welsh for a very kind donation to our organization. This will enable the legion to keep functioning for some time. Many thanks also to Carlota Johnson for all she does to raise funds for the veterans.

I miss the days when everything worked with just an “on and off” switch.

Mack O

By Way of Boulder

by Peg Smith ~ pegenias@gmail.com

Breaking things is easy, even a little naughty fun.

Trump and other toddlers love to do it.

Creating things is hard. It takes vision, planning, effort, probably expense, probably collaboration if it’s not just your own project.

Boulder has been peopled by creators throughout its history, both immigrant history and earlier. That’s probably part of the appeal that brought current residents here or keeps the older-timers staying put.

Most everyone has some sort of dream about what they want to create in Boulder.

Not everyones’ dreams are identical, but they all involve maintaining the “heart and soul” of Boulder. No one… no one wants a tourist mecca, an ATV/Jeep rally destination or thoroughfare, or any other noisy, busy, traffic-riddled, mechanized, dusty hellhole of a home. No one, not even retirees want a retirement community, and no one wants a homescape of semi-vacant, second-home Air BnBs.

So why are Boulderites coming apart at the seams?

What is the source of the divisive, rumor-ridden, misinformed clique-group formations that seem to be happening now? So much angst and anxiety and ill will directed at fellow residents, even neighbors, even friends?

One person blusters about someone setting up a croquet court on their property. (He must have missed the golf course and theme park going on behind it). Same person complains about a multipurpose building on the same property, supposedly marring his future view of that person’s land as he drives by. He dog whistles and the baying begins. Now it’s a pack. Now it’s a divide. Many packs. Lots of dogs barking, howling…

Boulder has always treasured its quiet, possibly its most unique and rare attribute. But now, quiet feels unsettling, even malignant, the type of quiet a room gets if you walk in and conversations cease. The unspoken “are you

one of “them?” Or friend of “one of them?” Friendships are straining and some have broken. Over what? A disagreement? Or a demographic?

Boulder can be broken and it wouldn’t be because of a community space or a croquet court. We, the residents of Boulder, can break its heart and soul by giving into the momentary buzz of a pile-on or through the righteousness of knowing the only one true way forward for this little town that everyone has to follow. Things are being said that can’t be unsaid. Things do rupture that can’t be repaired.

Heart and soul of Boulder are the people who create. They create gardens and ranches, irrigation ditches and fences. They create art, music, pathways and housing, parks and businesses and gathering spaces. They create community. Who wants to break that?

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often attends commission meetings, was also present.

Benge, the health officer for San Juan County, said he was “100% against” the change. Many businesses were still transitioning into the yellow phase and hadn’t had time to open up, Benge said, so it was too early to loosen the guidelines any further. Dunn and Miner shared similar concerns.

Miner said he recalls the group was being asked to figure out how to implement the change as safely as possible.

He said they concluded that if the venues were required to track where everyone sat, at least they could do contact tracing if anyone got sick.

The numbers were headed in the wrong direction. A day earlier, on May 28, The Tribune reported the biggest single-day spike in new cases statewide, as well as an outbreak in a nursing facility that infected more than half the residents. One county in northern Utah saw a 33% increase in cases.

Health officers fretted about the decision in emails released to ProPublica.

“This change happened on a timeline contrary to my recommendations and the recommendations of the state epidemiologist and other health officers,” Benge wrote to his county health board.

“I don’t think we’ll need to move to Green because it’s all being phased into Yellow,” Bradford wrote to other local health officials.

“So who is going to count to see when they reach 6001 participants?” another officer replied.

Herbert accepted the commission’s changes in June.

Jordan Mathis, the officer for the TriCounty Health Department that oversees Daggett, Duchesne and Uintah counties, said the numbers seemed arbitrary. “Why 3,000? Why 6,000? Where’d we pull those from?”

Good, the commission member, said he doesn’t recall the exact reasons behind those numbers, but those discussions “were occurring at a time when 999 out of 1,000 Utahns did not have a coronavirus infection,” he said. Currently, the situation is more serious, with four times as many active cases as there were back then, he said.

“Those are not the conversations we would be having today.”

Brian Hatch, the health officer for Davis County, sits on a medical team that is supposed to advise the commission. He doesn’t recall the commission ever asking for its advice on the phase guidelines. The medical team has focused on recommendations for high-risk residents who are especially vulnerable to COVID-19.

Hatch said the idea for 6,000 people outdoors might have come from his county.

When the state moved to yellow, there was no reopening plan for Lagoon Amusement Park, the only amusement park in the state. The park owners worked with Hatch.

They settled on 6,000 people, which is 15% of its usual capacity. With social distancing, mandated masks and other precautions like timed tickets, they could operate safely, Hatch said.

The park reopened Memorial Day weekend with the governor’s approval, a week before the commission meeting on May 29. A spokesman for the park said it reached the 6,000-person limit only a few times since opening. Hatch said there have been no outbreaks connected to the park, and having a large crowd dispersed outdoors is very different from cramming 3,000

spectators indoors. Since the risk of infection is much higher inside, “I’m concerned with 20 people together,” he said.

Hatch said he doesn’t know where the 3,000 number came from. Health officials couldn’t point to any recent events with thousands gathered indoors. A spokeswoman for the Larry H. Miller Group, whose CEO sits on the commission, said the company’s movie theaters have kept indoor crowds at 50 and have not hosted any sporting events at their large venues.

The indoor guidelines require assigned seating (to enable contact tracing) and masks whenever social distancing isn’t possible.

Dunn and Benge said masks alone aren’t enough.

Masks need to be used in concert with distancing and hand washing, said Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association. “(The commission is) using the masks as an excuse to break all the other science rules.”

The High Risk of “Low Risk” Shortly after the May 29 meeting where the work group discussed the changes to the yellow guidelines, the commission held its own meeting.

According to meeting minutes, the commission wanted to determine how and when the state could switch to green, the “new normal.” One of the people present was Burton’s deputy, Saunders, who had just attended the work group meeting with Dunn and Miner.

Saunders told commission members that the potential impact from recent events—including Memorial Day celebrations and the opening of the amusement park—would become clear in the coming week. He said epidemiologists in the state Health Department advised staying at yellow until June 30.

Adams motioned to move most of the state to green by June 5, as long as the data supported it. The transition meant large crowds could gather without assigned seating.

Religious services would no longer require 6 feet of space between families and sports competitions could resume.

The six commission members who were present— including Adams, Hemmert, Good, Burton and the Salt Lake Chamber CEO—voted unanimously for the idea. The remaining members, including Schultz and the Larry H. Miller CEO, did not attend and didn’t vote. They waited several days to announce the news.

Utah had cycled through two phase changes in one month. Dunn worried residents saw it as permission to abandon precautions like masks. After all, the yellow phase was labeled “low risk.”

“I am concerned that we are providing the public with false information regarding their risk for contracting COVID-19,” she wrote to Miner, Burton and others on June 1. “Our % positive is at 7%, just a short jump away from the 8% positive at the beginning of this outbreak when we were only testing hospitalized patients. Our growth rate is sharply increasing.”

The very next day, the commission said the state was ready to go to green.

When Benge heard the news, he told colleagues he was “concerned that the current ‘Phased Health Guidelines’ have gradually shifted at the state level, from being focused on protecting health to being more focused on protecting the economy.”

The commission acknowledged coronavirus cases “may continue to rise” as restrictions are lifted. But case numbers are “a poor indicator of health risk for all Utahns,”

as 99% of COVID-19 patients recover, they said in a press release that cited low hospitalization rates, low death rates and increased testing and contact tracing. They called for a “smart” green level where everyone should still wear masks and stay socially distant.

They didn’t mention the racial disparities that persisted throughout the pandemic.

Fourteen percent of Utah’s population is Latino, but they make up 40% of cases. The proportion of patients who die from the virus is three times as high for Native Americans as it is for white residents. Navajo Nation, which extends into Utah, Arizona and New Mexico, recently imposed stay-at-home orders over several weekends because of the worsening situation in surrounding areas. Most of the roads leading to Utah’s national parks go through the reservation, said Pete Sands, a spokesman for Utah Navajo Health Systems. So when residents or visitors refuse to take precautions, it directly affects Navajo citizens.

Too many states are letting their cases grow based only on health care capacity, said Benjamin, the American Public Health Association director. “Why open the economy and allow needless death and illness and disability [when] this single-minded strategy is eroding the economy in the long term?” he said.

“Sick people can’t work. People who are afraid to go out and shop [or] eat aren’t going to go out.”

Experts say there’s more at play than ensuring hospital beds; workers face personal protective equipment shortages and burnout. There’s no surefire way to prevent COVID-19 deaths, and many survivors are left with heart damage, scarred lungs, neurological problems and other long-term effects doctors are just beginning to understand.

A day after the commission’s announcement on June 2, Dunn told reporters that no community in Utah was ready for green.

Herbert waited until June 12 before moving one county to green. A week later, he approved requests from nine other counties to do the same.

As Herbert finalized the partial shift to green, Dunn sent an urgent memo to state and local health officials, which The Tribune published several days later on June 22.

“If we do not reach a rolling 7-day average of 200 [cases] per day by July 1, we need to move the entire state to orange,” Dunn wrote. “This will send the message to Utahns that this outbreak continues to be a serious problem.”

“This might be our last chance for course correction,” she warned. “Contact tracing and testing alone will not control this outbreak.”

Dunn recommended a statewide requirement for face masks. If that wasn’t possible, she wrote, “we need to be clear with the public about why decisions are being made lessening restrictions—economic, not health.”

Herbert said he appreciated Dunn’s analysis but would not close down the economy.

The seven-day average stood at 485 cases per day.

Beyond Capacity By mid-July, the sevenday average had reached 650 cases per day.

A growing number of health and business interests want a statewide mask mandate. That includes the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Larry H. Miller Group, whose leaders sit on the commission. Adams has come out against the idea.

Herbert has required masks in state buildings and in K-12 schools starting this fall but stopped short of a blanket rule, citing individual freedom and local control. The issue

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has become so politicized in Utah that one county commissioner compared the idea of a mask mandate to Nazism. In Provo, residents crowded into a county commission meeting to protest the school mask requirement.

Darin Mellott, a real estate executive who serves on a separate economic task force on the pandemic, describes himself as an establishment Republican. But he personally feels masks are an easy way to stem the tide. “I think future generations, if we do nothing, are going to look back and say, ‘Why did you subject so many people to this threat, because of some imagined threat to our liberty?’”

Mellott said Herbert has a tough balancing act—“I think we would be in a much worse situation if it weren’t for him”—but that the governor and other state leaders need to give more health professionals a seat at the table. “This is a war against the virus, and the medical professionals are the generals,” he said. “So listen to the generals.”

In a press conference in July, Herbert acknowledged that labeling the different phases based on risk might have given the public a false sense of security. He challenged residents to voluntarily wear masks and set a goal to keep average new cases below 500 a day. Herbert cited 800 a day as the absolute maximum the state can handle.

Dunn told ProPublica she suggested 200 cases a day because it allows the state to do contact tracing within 24 hours. Because of the lag time between infections and hospitalizations, any preventative measures taken today won’t have an effect for another two to four weeks, so there’s no time to lose. “You can’t wait until you’re already underwater,” she said.

The state is hiring more contact tracers, but can now handle only 300 cases a day.

W eddings

Henrie - Barney

Brittney Henrie,

daughter of Troy and Jodi Henrie, and

Trey Barney,

son of Clint and Melissa Barney chose to be married on April 23, 2020 at the Henrie family ranch due to COVID restrictions.

August 22, 2020 they will be sealed in the Cedar City, Utah temple.

A reception will be held in their honor that evening from 7 - 9 p.m. in Panguitch, UT at the Allen and Jeannie Henrie residence, 160 South Main.

All are welcome to come celebrate.

O bituaries

Warner Stewart

ANTIMONY Warner Leroy Stewart, 85, long time resident of Antimony, passed away August 8, 2020 in Richfield. He was born May 21, 1935 in Riverside, CA, to Hilbert and Margaret Snodgrss Stewart. He married Marjorie Louise Herber.

Warner was a cowboy, Marine, Korean War Veteran, father, and camp host.

Survived by his wife; sons: William, James; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

"Warner, thanks for the 57 years of adventure, Maggie."

Cremation services have been held. Memorial services will be held at a later day. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www. maglebymortuary.com

Audrey DeLeeuw 1926 - 2020

LYMAN - Our Dear, Sweet Mother and friend, grandmother, great-grandmother sister and aunt, Audrey Myrth Jones DeLeeuw, passed away quietly on the morning of August 12, 2020 at the home of her daughter in Santa Clara, Utah.

Audrey was born the second daughter to loving parents, Isaac Rulon and Rebecca May Allen Jones on May 22, 1926 in Torrey, Utah. She grew up and attended school in Torrey and Bicknell.

She married her sweetheart, Alfred Glen DeLeeuw March 31, 1944 in the Manti LDS Temple. They were partners in running the family farm in Lyman. They were married for 67 years when Glen passed away June 8, 2011.

Audrey lived by the motto: “Busy hands are happy hands” and she was always busy with her hands.

We are the lucky recipients of her handiwork. She crocheted hundreds of afghans and doiles, table clothes, bed spreads and edgings on everything. She embroidered many pillowcases, table clothes and dish towels. Many people are happy recipients of crocheted names, a project she started when she was President of the Senior Citizens, to help with raising funds to help build the new community center for Wayne County. She loved her flower and vegetable gardens. She volunteered many hours working at the Loa Elementary, an opportunity she really enjoyed.

She was very active in many civic organizations throughout the county during her life time. She received the silver bowl award for her many hours of volunteer work.

She stared her employment working for the Utah State Extension Service in Loa. She then worked for the United States Forest Service, the Fish Lake District. She retired after more than 30 years of service.

Audrey is survived by her children: Alta and Bryant Anderson; Joyce and Melvin James Taylor; Wayne A. DeLeeuw; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; siblings: Iris Brinkerhoff; Allen Jones; Lydia Torgerson; Carrie Davis; Maretta Smith; Verna Rollins; Rula Goniotakis; Stanley Jones; Gary Jones; sister-in-law: Batty Capner and brother-in-law: Fay DeLeeuw.

She is preceded in death by a granddaughter: BrieAnna Anderson; and siblings: Juneve Ostberg, Remola Woolsey, Gladys Johnson and Newell Jones.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. in the Bicknell Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

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LegaL Notices NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Sep. 16, 2020 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.

NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5424 (A82117): Barbara E. Bean, James R. Haisley propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (12 miles SE of Torrey) for DOMESTIC. 97-2450 (A82103): Sharrell and Karen Ott propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (Southeast of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 97-2451 (A82111): Aaron Diemel propose(s) using 1.679624 ac-ft. from groundwater (14 miles W of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 97-2452 (A82121): Abbe Orozco, Brian Orozco propose(s) using 1.539012 ac-ft. from groundwater (4 miles S of Boulder) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3229 (a46037): Jack A. and Margaret W. Miller propose(s) using 0.0033 cfs OR 0.334 ac-ft. from groundwater (4 miles N of Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC; STOCKWATERING. 61-3230 (a46070): Thomas and Connie Graves propose(s) using 0.00062 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles SW of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. 61-3227 (a46072): Kirk or Kody Mitchell, State of Utah Board of Water Recources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (1/2 mile NE of Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC. 61-3233 (a46099): Wyatt Wulff propose(s) using 0.5 acft. from groundwater (9 miles west of Hatch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E., State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 20 & 27, 2020 PUBLIC HEARING BOULDER TOWN The Boulder Town Council will hold an online public hearing on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. as the first item of business on the agenda of the regular meeting.

This hearing addresses proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding wireless communications towers and facilities as approved by the Planning Commission and referred to the Town Council.

Because this hearing addresses a legislative issue of creating language in a governing ordinance, all input—opinions as well as fact-based information—is welcome.

The proposed amendments can be viewed via the Town Council agenda page on the town website http://boulder.utah. gov/ or on the Utah Public Meeting Notice site https://www. utah.gov/pmn/index.html.

Please email Town Clerk Judi Davis at boulderutah@ scinternet.net if you have questions or if you want to submit comments to be read for the record.

Judith Davis, Boulder Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 20, 2020

NOTICE OF HEARING WAYNE COUNTY ROAD ABANDONMENT Notice is hereby given by the Wayne County Commissioners that a public hearing will be held September 8, 2020 at 10:30 AM at the Wayne County Courthouse to consider the abandonment of the following road: A road right of way also known as “Old Highway 24” located approximately 1 ½ miles Northeast of Hanksville, being on the following two described parcels of land: 1: Beginning at a point which is at the East ¼ corner of Section 3 T28S R11E SLB&M thence S00°41’07” E 350.15 feet thence N89°01’12” W 2661.74 feet to the S1/4 Section line thence N00°36’04” W along the S1/4 Section line 350.13 feet to the center of said Section 3 thence S89°01’12” E along the E1/4 Section line 2661.22 ft to the point of beginning and the E1/4 corner of Section 3.

Containing 21.38 acres Parcel 01-0090-0578 / O-578 2: Beginning at a point which is located S00°41’07” E 350.15 feet from the East ¼ corner of Section 3 T28S R11E SLB&M said point also being located on the Section line and running thence S00°41’07” E along said Section line 1210.76 feet thence S13°24’18” W 606.04 feet thence S89°30’42” W 106.64 feet thence S02°21’48” W 210.54 feet thence S14°13’18” W 14.00 feet thence S00°29’18” E 174.34 feet to the South line of said Section 3 thence N89°44’18” W along said South Section line 2394.64 feet to the South ¼ corner of Section 3 thence N00°36’04” W along the ¼ section line 2234.08 feet thence S89°01’12” E 2661.74 feet to the point of beginning.

Containing 131.90 acres Parcel 01-0090-0577 / O-577 Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 13, 20 & 27, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE BONDS TO BE ISSUED WAYNE COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 3, 2020, the Wayne County Commission adopted a Resolution, authorizing and approving the execution of an annually renewable lease agreement by and between the County and the Municipal Building Authority of Wayne County (The "Authority"), Authorizing the issuance and sale by the Authority of its Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2020; Authorizing the execution of a Master Resolution, Security Documents, and other documents required in connection therewith; Authorizing the financing of the cost of constructing improvements to a fire station and related facilities; Authorizing the taking of all other actions necessary to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Resolution.

A PUBLIC HEARING will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. The location of the public hearing is the Commission Chambers at the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa, UT 84747. The purpose of the Hearing is to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds and the potential economic impact that the project, for which the bonds pay all or part of the cost, will have on the private sector. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate.

THE PURPOSE FOR ISSUING THE BONDS is to construct a fire station and related facilities in Torrey, Utah.

THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT of the Lease Revenue Bond to be issued is $350,000, to bear interest at a rate not to exceed 1.5% per annum, and to mature in not more than thirty-five (35) years from its date or dates.

REPAYMENT OF THE BOND will be solely from rents, revenues, and other income derived by the Authority from the leasing of the project to Wayne County and the Wayne County Fire District on an annually renewable basis, and shall not constitute or give rise to an obligation or liability of the County or constitute a charge against its general credit or taxing power.

A copy of the Resolution is on file at the Wayne County Clerk's Office and is available to the public during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 13, 20 & 27, 2020 LOA TOWN METER INSTALLATION BIDS Loa Town is asking for bids for the installation of approx.

300 new, owner furnished, electronic water meters. This job needs to be completed as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, you may contact Matt at 435691-5401 or the Loa Town Office at 435-836-2160.

Bids will be accepted until Friday, August 28 by 5 pm at the Loa Town Office.

Loa Town reserves the right to accept or deny all bids.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 20 & 27, 2020 FOR SALE LYMAN TOWN

Lyman Town will be accepting bids for the Playground Equipment located at 115 S Main Lyman, Utah.

Minimum bid $1500.00, which includes disassembling and removal of equipment from the park area within 30 days of bid approval, does NOT include the swing sets. Please mail sealed bid to Lyman Town, P O Box 23, Lyman, UT 84747, email bids will be accepted to lymantown@scinternet.net.

Deadline September 03, 2020.

CONTACT MAYOR ALDEN VANDYKE 435-491-0200 OR ANY OF THE TOWN COUNCILS MEMBERS FOR MORE INFORMATION. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 20 & 27, 2020

August 20, 2020

Boulder Planning: A public

hearing on proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance regarding wireless communication towers and facilities and a conceptual plan for, and public comments regarding, a cluster-housing based subdivision presented

by Tom and Caroline Hoyt discussed.

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their intent is to create opportunities for relatively affordable housing while maintaining open space. Thirteen lots varying from .5 acre to 1.5 acres would be available, and fifteen acres of open space would be preserved, including wetlands and irrigated field.

They would encourage as many purchases from locals as possible. Tom reviewed the ways in which this project lines up with intentions in the general plan. He then spoke to concerns that were posed in eighteen generally positive letters that were sent on this matter, available on the town website. Regarding the wetlands, Tom stated that a formal survey and mapping will be one of the first projects moving forward. Regarding preserving open space, Tom stated that this area will be put in a conservation easement held by the town as a third party.

Regarding concerns about setting a spot zoning precedent, Tom stated that future projects applying for zoning changes will also have to come before the town to determine whether changes are in line with the general plan. Regarding ensuring that local residents will be able to purchase lots as opposed to second home owners, the Hoyts stated that they believe there are enough people interested in town to fill the lots. He stated that the reason he has applied for a change to HDR as opposed to MDR is to be able to lower overall development costs and to provide a variety of lot sizes, which will increase affordability.

Planning commissioners then discussed. Support was voiced for the care and attention put into the plan.

It was asked what the Hoyts consider to be affordable.

Tom stated that the target is between $40,000-$120,000, with lots priced differently based on their acreage. Clarification about preserving the open space was then asked for. Oberhansly elaborated that this would be done on two tiers, including a homeowners association that would have common ownership of the area, as well as a conservation easement in place and held by the town, which would deed away development rights. It was asked if there are ways the Hoyts could ensure that buyers would be local residents. Tom responded that this cannot be guaranteed, but they will do “everything they can to ensure that the first round of this goes to local buyers.”

It was asked where the irrigation shares will go. Tom stated that infrastructure could possibly be put in to allow access, however, the current plan entails that the shares remain for the irrigated land. The Hoyts stated their intention to move

forward, and return before the planning commission in October.

A public comment period followed. Participants were reminded that public hearings regarding the Hoyts’ plan will follow in the coming months, so many opportunities for comments will be available. Christina White, current owner of the property, voiced her support for the project. One commenter stated that clustering does not fit the character of Boulder. They stated that the added traffic past the school and church will be an issue, and that based on the assumed purchase price and development cost, the $40,000$120,000 price seems unfeasible. They also voiced that water pressure from Boulder Farmstead is already an issue in that area, and these lots could worsen the problem.

Another commenter stated that while the town’s five-acre parceling has had benefits, the downside is that large areas are not cared for or irrigated, and that these larger lots are prohibitive in cost to many young people and families. They also asked if owner-financing would be available, especially as mortgages are difficult to get for raw land. Tom responded that they may be able to provide limited financing for some of the lots, both with USDA programs, themselves, and down payment assistance.

Dave Conine, who previously worked for USDA programs, stated that the person who has taken his place is interested in rural housing and that they are already aware of this possibility moving forward.

Another commenter stated their opposition to this project, based on traffic, especially given the traffic that has already been generated in that area by Black Boulder Mesa; that the current wetlands are home to many bird species and will not be adequately preserved; and that the ultimate cost will not realistically be affordable. Further concerns were raised about the wetlands and whether this project will even be able to move forward based on them. The Hoyts again responded that a step moving forward will be a survey.

The next work meeting with Lee Nellis will be on Tuesday, August 25 at 6p .m. The September 10 Boulder Planning Commission meeting will include more information on the residential short term rental (RSTR) mapping project.

The Boulder Town Planning Commission meets the second Thursday of each month.

August 20, 2020

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Paul and Silvia: We will look at artists that we’re particularly interested in—we’ve seen

their work and we know that they’re great. Paul and Silvia are especially noted because their work is so unique. A couple that have studios right next to each other, and yet their work is so different.

—Mary Bangerter, artist award series selection committee

"Harvest Moon" by Paul Davis. 45X40" oil on canvas.

courtesy PauL davis

bring examples of their art and discuss their work. Each featured artist is bestowed a medal that is struck by OC Tanner.

Bangerter describes the Utah Governor’s Mansion Artist Series Award as a dual purpose event. The Governor’s Mansion Foundation and the Artist Series Committee were established by Governor Leavitt after a fire at the mansion in the 1990s, to restore and maintain the mansion, while recognizing deserving Utah artists. Proceeds raised from sponsors of the Artist Series Awards are used to support furnishings, cleaning and maintenance of the Governor’s Mansion, which are not paid for out of state taxpayer dollars.

“It’s a very philanthropic thing but also shows what incredible artists we have in Utah. I don’t know if there’s any other state that does this kind of event,” said Bangerter.

“My tendency is to run from things like this,” said Silvia Davis. “But it was quite an honor and quite a lovely night.”

Paul and Silvia Davis’ work can be found online at Park City’s Trove Gallery Web

able to me,” said Paul.

Moving to Teasdale helped, and about ten years ago his work began to emphasize landscapes. “Right from our house, we hike around for an hour to an hour and half every day. You don’t just drive somewhere and hope the light bulb is going to come on.

Instead, it kind of slowly worked its way into my mind, in a way that I really like. Very slowly.”

Paul says there are courtesy LoreLie andrus certain things that he and Silvia share in their The Utah Governor's Mansion Artist Series Award dinner on July 22 was held out of doors, with a smaller than usual courtesy LoreLie andrus work. “A kind of process of layering and destruccrowd to allow for social distancing.

Paul Davis. Recipients of the Utah tion.

It’s very much like Governor's Mansion Artist Series site https://troveparkcity.com/ Award receive a special medal the landscape. Coming limitation of wood and the riartists/ at Silvia Davis’ Web into being and eroding gidity of it allow me to make minted by OC Tanner. back. It’s not a one shot clear decisive decisions with site https://www.silvialdavis. com/ and at The Torrey Galdeal.” the material.”

Paul and Silvia Davis lery, in Torrey.

Silvia says that from a She says her work inCont'd from page 1 —Insider very young age she was build- volves, “Adding and subtractthe artist award series selec- ing things. “Whatever materi- ing, slicing pieces in half, turning them tion committee, said the comaround, recommittee culls the whole state bining them. for great artists.

The surface “We will look at artgets rather comists that we’re particularly plex and rather interested in—we’ve seen surprising to their work and we know that me.

There’s they’re great. Paul and Silvia a sense when are especially noted because you’re fumbling their work is so unique. A around in the couple that have studios right dark—it’s chalnext to each other, and yet lenging but also their work is so different,” exciting that said Bangerter. you don’t know Paul Davis is a painter, how things will and Silvia Davis does sculpevolve. Workture in wood and bronze. ing this way I Paul says he and Silvia met in can allow color, 1979, when he was teaching a pattern proporfigure class at Snowbird and courtesy Linda aLiotta tion and expresshe was a student. “It was her last class before graduation, "Tapaderos" by Silvia Davis is made from sion to evolve simultaneously and when she graduated, we barnwood and maple. started dating, 41 years ago als I could get my hands on. from the inside out.

Mud, sticks, sand, paper, pen“As a young artist I this summer.”

Paul arrived in Utah in cils, whatever. When I went to would take a block and be 1976 after graduate work at art school, I thought I would afraid about making a mistake.

Boston University. It was get into drawing but realized I I’m allowing a flexibility in the material and allow failure during a spur of the moment was a sculptor.”

In the 1980s, she set up a to participate. There’s a kind trip across the country that he first visited Utah. “It blew me studio in an abandoned ware- of trust in that, trusting that away,” he said. “Somebody house in downtown Salt Lake things will come back,” said told me about a job opening at City. She painted theater sets Silvia.

The July 22 event honorthe University of Utah in figu- for a living and to be around rative drawing, and I took the creative people. “But in my ing Silvia and Paul Davis was studio, I just locked myself in held at the Governor’s Manjob and never looked back.”

He’d had an initial inten- and started building my skills sion on South Temple in Salt tion of painting landscapes, and vocabulary as a sculptor.” Lake City, including a dinner Silvia describes her with the Governor and First but for many years his emphasis was on figures. “I still “base” of working as an art- Lady, followed by the precontinued to do landscape ist as looking very closely at sentation of the awards and a painting. But I couldn’t really things and using the objects performance by Mindy Smoot see how to do Utah, because she’s working with as inspi- Robbins, the recipient of the it was so majestic. I couldn’t ration. “My mind works best performing arts award. Paul find a way that was accept- with wood,” she said. “The and Silvia were invited to

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Intermountain Dixie Regional Hospital Recognized as One of Utah’s Premier Hospitals

ST. GEORGE - Intermountain Healthcare’s Dixie Regional Medical Center has ranked as the second best hospital in Utah by U.S. News and World Report as part of the national publication’s 2020 Best Hospitals in America rankings.

Dixie Regional jumped two spots from 2019 to receive the high-performing recognition for care for seven different procedures and conditions.

The U.S. News’ annual rankings examine data from more than 5,000 hospitals around the country analyzing sixteen adult medical specialties, ten adult procedures or conditions, and ten pediatric specialties.

Dixie Regional received high recognition for three categories this year, including treatment of heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.

Other areas in which the hospital was recognized by the publication include heart bypass surgery, aortic valve surgery, along with hip and knee replacement.

“Our consistent focus is to help each patient receive the safest, high-quality and compassionate care, so to be recognized as one of the best in the state is a huge honor,” said Mitch Cloward, Intermountain Dixie Regional Medical Center’s administrator. “Earning

high performance in seven categories is a great tribute to our physicians and caregivers, and I’m so proud of their dedicated, caring service.”

In 2018, Dixie Regional added the Respiratory Outpatient Clinic, which was one of the first of its kind in the nation. “These services have been fundamental in helping patients including those with COPD,” said Cloward.

Intermountain’s use of new technologies like Connect Care and TeleHealth remote care services helps ensure patients have access to Intermountain specialists anywhere in the state while receiving their care closer to home and helping serve a wider area outside of St. George.

People throughout Southern Utah, Nevada, and Arizona, rely on Dixie Regional for highly specialized care in a wide range of specialties.

As Southern Utah’s population continues to grow, so has the continued need for access to quality healthcare and programs. With 25 percent of Utah’s senior citizens living in the southern part of the state, the medical center has adapted to meet the needs of an aging population, while still helping growing families.

—Intermountain Dixie Regional Hospital

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Conservation Groups Sue UT Agency for Funding Private Oil/Gas Railway

Garfield Commission: Three subdivision applications, an update from Chad Booth on "County Seat" and "At Your Leisure," and commissioner board reports including reports on Mossy Cave, COVID funding, and the low completion rate in Garfield County of the 2020 Census discussed.

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The Uinta Basin Railway was designed to transport crude oil from production fields across rural Utah to refineries in nearby states.

MOAB - Conservation public facilities and services, groups have sued a Utah state worsen the climate crisis, and agency, claiming illegal use harm public health. The Utah of public money to construct Permanent Community Impact a private oil-and-gas rail line. Fund Board declined a request The Utah Permanent to comment on the lawsuit.

Weisheit said that prior Community Impact Fund Board awarded a $28 million to the state agency's approval grant to help the Uinta Basin of the grant in late 2019, the Railway move crude oil to re- board heard—but disregarded—a warning from the Utah fineries in border states.

The suit, filed by the attorney general's office that Center for Biological Diver- the project was probably not sity and the nonprofit Living legal.

He said Utah communiRivers, claims the project will bring a significant increase ties will never be able to use in oil extraction and environ- the rail system—although their tax money is building it. mental damage.

"I can think of a lot of John Weisheit, co-founder of Living Rivers, said the good things that this money Community Impact Fund could do besides helping oil money is there to repair dam- corporations have a competiage from the fossil fuel indus- tive edge," said Weisheit. "This is wrong. It's also illegal, and try, not to subsidize it.

"These are public funds that's what the challenge is."

The project, originated in and they're supposed to be helping public communities," 2014, was intended to move said Weisheit. "The Commu- crude oil from the Uinta Basin nity Impact Board has dis- to a refinery complex near the cretion on which direction it Port of Oakland. But Califorgoes, and they chose not to nia officials denied a permit for help communities as much as the project because of its pothey are helping oil corpora- tential to cause environmental damage, leaving its backers to tions."

The suit alleges the pro- seek new sources of funding.

—Mark Richardson, Utah posed 85 mile Uinta Basin News Connection Railway would increase oil drilling and fracking, strain

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zoned as "forest recreation."

There are no plans for immediate development.

Landon Holms, property west of Pines Restaurant, applied for a two-lot subdivision with no plans for immediate development. The hang up on this approval was a delayed inspection by the state water right's office of a culvert installed to maintain unimpeded water flow. The applicable water right does not allow water storage of any kind, including temporary storm runoff, and the installation of the culvert determines whether there would be unimpeded flow of water. The application was tabled until a state engineer can inspect the property.

Mitch Westhoff applied for both a minor lot subdivision and rezoning for the smaller two lots. The subdivision creates a single acre, a 2.1- acre, and a 27-acre lot off Center Street just outside Escalante town boundaries. The property is currently zoned as "agricultural;" the rezone of the smaller two lots would change them to "residential estates." Planning Dept. Director Kaden Figgins said the process of surveying the lot lines revealed numerous boundary discrepancies on those and all surrounding properties, which have now been adjusted.

For his board report, Commissioner David Tebbs summarized his two weeks’

activities: • Demolition at the Bryce Airport is underway, roadbase is being pulverized for reuse on the runways, and the only concern is for continuation of hot weather as the asphalt is being put down.

• Mossy Cave parking improvement shows some forward movement, with the county lining out the new lot with road base. He expressed concern about a stated $8K-$10K commitment from the county, requested by National Park Service, for asphalt and barriers. Tebbs said details of this request need to be firmed up and will be discussed at a future commission meeting.

• Continuing need for COVID-related relief funding based on tourism outlook.

Tebbs said visitor traffic isn’t correlating to room nights in local hotels. Tour buses are not operating, though RV use seems up.

He also mentioned the success of programs so far that have helped local businesses and that bridge funding may be necessary to get them from November to April. He doesn’t feel tourism will materialize significantly for the fall season.

• Sen. Lee’s office is now involved in Cannonville’s cell service problem.

Commissioner Jerry Taylor reported: • The county will be asked for a letter of support for

making Butch Cassidy’s boyhood home a state park.

• The 2020 Census needs to be completed, especially given that only 24-26 percent of Garfield County has responded. Taylor said it means a lot to the county and the communities to have that data.

• Garfield County Fair Week.

He said next year it looks like people wanting animal stalls and power will be able to reserve online.

• Assistance provided last week by Sheriff Perkins for an Alameda County, CA sheriff’s helicopter that landed at Escalante Airport and needed jet fuel trucked in.

Commissioner Leland Pollock said the drought is bad and wreaking havoc on local producers. Their problem is magnified by the low prices they’re receiving for their calves. He’s hoping for some congressional action that might improve that situation, and he’s also hoping for drought or COVID relief funding to be available this fall for producers. Finally, he’s working with the Sheriffs’ Association on strategies to secure jail funding, although, he acknowledged it will be a tough year to be asking for money.

The commission rejected both bids offered on surplus vehicles for sale. The vehicles—a 2014 Jeep Patriot and a 1994 F150 Supercab—had been taken as evidence by the sheriff, then given title by the state. Neither bid met the

minimum of $8000 for the Jeep and $2200 for the F-150.

Pollock said these bidders are welcome to resubmit a bid, as well as any other interested residents.

A business license for Mendenhall Farms berry farm was approved.

Finally, Chad Booth, proprietor of the “County Seat” and “At Your Leisure” TV shows, updated the Commissioners on his dismal funding situation. Booth has had difficulty getting enough counties to commit to sponsoring "County Seat" for 2021. He believes he would need to raise $570K to keep it running and renew his contract with Channel 4. Apparently “At Your Leisure” is not in the same jeopardy, as much of its funding comes from Utah State Parks OHV funding. He claimed both Tooele and Kane Counties showed flatlined tourism taxes in 2014, but after starting their sponsorships of “At Your Leisure,” saw their revenues increasing. He said Kane County was never considered an ATV destination 15 years ago, but now they are.

Booth said he gets lots of requests for directions to camping spaces and campgrounds and said there could be more effort directed at pointing people to commercial facilities. In the meantime, he said “We’ll be out with our 360 camera at Powell Point tomorrow,” producing ATV shows for the 52 million homes his show reaches in LA, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Portland, Seattle, Michigan, and elsewhere.

“We’re seen in prime time, with over 500 shows that can be rerun. The message is getting out there.”

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, and there is no set up for electronic participation.

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C l a s s i f i e d ads

To place your ad, call 435-826-4400 or email snapshot@live.com

Classified ads start at just $7.50 per week for 25 words or less.

HELP WANTED

DENTAL ASSISTANT PANGUITCH DENTAL Panguitch Dental is looking for a motivated Dental Assistant to join their team.

This position will be part-time, working three to four days per week. Must be 18 or older.

The position responsibilities include: • Patient Interaction.

• Taking X-Rays.

• Chair-side assisting.

• Scheduling, Charting, Documenting dental visits on computer.

• Sterilization of dental Instruments.

• Set-up and cleaning operatory and office.

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

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

• CPR Certified.

We are willing to train those with no assisting experience.

Wage is negotiable if you have dental experience.

Email your resume to: smemory@waynechc.org Or you can drop it off in person at Panguitch Dental.

75 N 200 E, Panguitch, UT 84759

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 Part-Time Sanitization Custodians at Bryce Valley, Escalante & Panguitch Substitute/Activity Bus Driver in Bryce Valley TSSA Para-Professional with Retirement at Bryce Valley High School Half-Time CTE Teacher at Escalante High School Food Service Worker at Bryce Valley High School Para-Professionals at All Schools Substitute/Activity Bus Driver in Escalante Substitute Custodians, Food Service, and Teachers Food Service Worker at Boulder Elementary School SALARY: Please see 2019-2020 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check.

Applicant must work well with children. See the job description for additional requirements.

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

Please direct questions to: AES Head Teacher Robin Gibbs (435-624-3221) BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322) BVES Principal Pete Peterson (775-962-1878) 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.

SERVICES

SERVICES

STOWE'S BOOKKEEPING SERVICE Full service bookkeeping.

Restaurants, small business, payroll, remote services available.

Located in Escalante.

435-826-4399

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

sudoku Answers for this week

For Victims of Domestic Violence, Rape, and Sexual Assault Canyon Creek Women's Crisis Center Emergency Safehouse 435-865-7443 Mobile Team 435-233-5732

New Horizons Crisis Center 145 East 100 North, Richfield Office Hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Shelter is open 24 hrs, 7 days a week Phone Number 435-896-9294

Counseling Services Central Utah Counseling Richfield Office 255 S Main Street, Richfield Office Hours 435-896-8236 24 Hour Emergency Service 877-469-2822

OFFICE RENTAL

MEETINGS

One office space is now available at 520 W. Main St. in Escalante.

Unit accommodates one to two working people, 10' x 13'. Building includes kitchen, lobby.

Quiet, ample parking, office storage space available.

Call 435-826-4400.

Tropic AA Meeting Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion. rtn Escalante AA Meeting Call for times and locations.

435-676-3653 Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group 4th Thursday of each month 5:30-7:30pm Southwest Behavioral Health Center 601 E. Center St. Panguitch ADULTS ONLY Questions? Call Melissa Veater 435-690-0911

Southwest Behavioral Health Center

601 E Center Street, Panguitch 435-676-8176 24 Hour Emergency Service 800-574-6763

Wayne Community Health Center 128 South 300 West Bicknell, 84715 435-425-3744

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group Melissa Veater 435-690-0911

We are looking for friendly, hardworking professionals who enjoy the hospitality industry and interaction with guests.

P O S I T I O N S AVA I L A B L E: Front Desk Agents Laundry Services Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen Positions to start April 1st through October 31st At Capitol Reef Resort we promote from within.

Please stop by in person to complete an application.

We are located at 2600 E SR 24, Torrey, UT 84775 435-425-3761

DEPUTY SHERIFF Garfield County is accepting applications for a Deputy Sheriff.

The successful candidate will be required to live in the Escalante area.

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., Friday, August 21, 2020.

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.

WANTED JEANS WANTED DON'T throw away those old jeans!

Any denim or Levi's! I'll take 'em!

Preferably real denim. Clean. Not Oily, for Levi's quilts.

Call 307-786-2068 in Loa.

SENIOR CENTER MENUS BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Aug 25th

Country Fried Steak, Potatoes & Gravy, Carrots, Salad Bar/ Pears, Chocolate Cream Pie

WED Aug 26th THURS Aug 27th

Fish & Chips, Peas & Carrots, Coleslaw, Peaches, White Cake Chicken Salad Sandwich, Salad Bar, Melon Bowl, Oatmeal Cookie

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

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.

Aug 25th

Tuna Casserole w/ Veggies, Salad Bar/ Bread Sticks, Peaches, Apple Crisp/ Ice Cream

Wed. Aug 26th

Chef's Salad w/ Ham, Cheese, Eggs, Cheese Bread,Applesauce, Sugar Cookie

Thurs.

Aug 27th

French Dip, Steak Fries, Broccoli Salad, Cottage Cheese Fruit Salad, Pineapple Upside-down Cake

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

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The Sky This Month August 2020

by Mickey wright, wayne county aMateur astronoMer

courtesy Mickey wright

The August sky this month one hour after sunset (left) and one hour before sunrise (right).

WAYNE COUNTY "The Sky This Month" will be published to coincide with the New Moon, which makes it easier to see many of the objects in the night sky.

Special Events - On September 5, the Moon and Mars will be next to each other. Look to the east two hours after sunset, about 11 pm. Mars is the bright red object just west of the Moon.

Planets - Jupiter and Saturn are visible in the evening sky east of the Teapot asterism in Sagittarius.

Look to the southeast for a very bright Jupiter and a bit east is Saturn, which is not quite as bright as Jupiter.

Mars rises in the east a couple of hours after sunset in the constellation Pisces. Venus is now the morning star rising in Taurus. It can be seen in the east/northeast.

Constellation - This month’s constellation is Cassiopeia. It is found in the northern sky. Look for the

Moon Phases

- Aug/ Sep 2020

New Moon

August 18

8:41 p.m.

First Quarter

August 25

11:57 a.m.

Full Moon

September 1

11:22 p.m.

Third Quarter

September 10

3:25 p.m. courtesy Mickey wright

This month’s full moon is called, according to the Farmer’s Almanac, the Corn Moon.

"W" of Cassiopeia. The "W" is a set of bright stars that form a stretched-out "W." If you look a bit east of the "W," you will see two fuzzy objects. This is the Double Cluster, two open clusters that are a good binocular target. In Greek mythology, Cassiopeia was the queen of Aethiopia. She was vain

and arrogant boasting that she was more beautiful than the Nereids, the sea nymphs.

This angered Poseidon, who eventually placed her in the sky, but she must spend half her time standing on her head.

You can observe the night sky with no special equipment. Binoculars or a

telescope will enhance some experiences and bring some otherwise invisible objects into view. Check with the Wayne County Library (435425-3170) about the telescope loaner program.

Questions or Comments send to waynecountyastronomy@gmail.com