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Garfield County School District Teacher Highlight
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by Danette Verde LaRee
Bybee - Bryce Valley High School
BRYCE - LaRee Bybee has worked in Garfield County School District for the last nine years as a counselor and teacher at Bryce Valley High Scool (BVHS). She teaches health classes for junior high and high school students, as well as a Career Technical Education (CTE) Internship course where students explore the world of work. For the last four years, Bybee has been an adjunct professor at Southern Utah University, teaching classes at BVHS which allow students to earn college credit in the social science field. Bybee advises student government, the freshman class, Sterling Scholars, and the HOPE Squad. One of her favorite activities is supporting students in the activities they love; whether advising students or attending games and competitions, she is happy field. to cheer on students to be at their best. She and her husband, Jason, live in Tropic with their three sons. As a family, they love traveling and being outdoors. In Bybee’s health classrooms, she has been able to implement virtual reality software to give students practice in health care fields. Students have been able to respond to a patient in crisis that requires CPR and an AED as treatment. The students have also had practice cataloging medical supplies, giving inoculations, and monitoring the vitals of a patient. A third program allows students to see human anatomy in 3D view to enable students to better see body systems through various anatomical planes. Students have been excited to use the Oculus VR headsets and software to help each other learn and explore the medical field. Students readily see the application in other classes, as well, asking if they would be able to use the technology as a driving simulator or to dissect a frog in biology or to practice foreign language skills.
The Computer Science (CS) program through the district has been a support to the classroom environment by making realworld applications easier to access. It is invaluable to have a lifesaving simulation and feedback to practice critical skills such as CPR.
When asked what she would like students to get out of their computer science experience at BVHS, Bybee said, "I would hope that students feel they have access to new and emerging technology in their classrooms. I want every student to feel they had a solid education in our small schools, and technol- ogy is an ever-increasingly critical part of education. It is remarkable to see the enthusiasm of students while using new technology. They are creative about resources and ideas in the classroom."
Bybee also has assisted with test coordination at BVHS. This year, the entire junior class was able to take the ACT online on touch-sensitive Chromebooks, making for a very comfortable testing experience. The CS program in health classes at BVHS is helping students explore healthcare careers and gain invaluable hands-on experience. Bybee shared, "CS Coordinator Shawn Caine and the district have been supportive in getting the technology into the students’ hands. It has been great to have technical support and resources to help expand our classrooms in new and exciting ways."
Concerned Citizens: The Commissioners were elected by the people to work for the people.—Marsha Chappell
on Main Street, to move the USU Extension Office to the Civic Center, or that the basement at the Wayne County Courthouse could be reconfigured and the space be utilized in a more organized manner.
By far the biggest concern from the group was why there was no public input, since it's a public building used by individuals and groups weekly and not one of these entities say that they were informed about this transition.
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“Each year, our goal is to provide our selected artist with special opportunities to really bond with the heart of the Monument and express that connection in a way that helps all Americans gain a deeper appreciation for the stewardship of public lands. The residency affords uninterrupted time in a stimulating and rugged environment for an artist to pursue their work and share it with the public.”
Interested artists may find more information and application materials at http://bit.ly/3Tus6nj. Application submissions should be forwarded to Allysia Angus at aangus@ blm.gov. Notification regarding the 2023 Artistin-Residence selection will be made by the end of April 2023.
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Loa—was torn down, and in its place, a community center was erected. This new community meeting place was spearheaded by the Lion’s Club, the Horse Riding Club and the American Legion as a place for them to gather and hold meetings, and these organizations held fundraisers and used volunteer help to finance the endeavor.
The Loa Civic Center is used weekly by several groups, bi-weekly by others, and yearly by some others. The groups that meet there range from a new Girl Scout Troop, Rabbit Valley Quilters, 4-H, a weekly craft class, family reunions and the Wayne County Fair. If the sheriff’s office is to be moved into this building, the question is where are these groups and events to go. The Wayne County Community Center (WCCC) in Bicknell is the only other public building that is available to the community.
Several concerns have been raised about the proposed change in meeting space to the WCCC— among them, the inconvenience of the location to local organizations. A number of student groups hold meetings at the Civic Center after school. The children involved in these activities currently can walk from school, and safety is a concern if the meetings were to be moved to the WCCC in Bicknell.
Though it was recognized that the County and the Sheriff's Office are outgrowing the space that they currently use, alternate solutions have been suggested by those concerned about the move, including, to relocate the Wayne County Health Department and the WIC Office to the little yellow house located
“The Commissioners were elected by the people to work for the people,” stated Marsha Chappell. Other attendees to the meeting felt like the Commission isn’t concerned about what the community at large needs, and a person who wished to remain anonymous stated, “Haven’t we taken enough away from our children already? First the pool and now the Civic Center.”
It was suggested that a Master Plan needs to be put in place for Wayne County, that the County should create a Mission, Vision, Value Statement, that there be more transparency on the part of our elected officials, and that there be allowance of more input from the public.
Time has been set aside at the next Wayne County Commission meeting to further discuss this topic and will be held on April 3, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the Wayne County Courthouse.
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NOTICE OF WAYNE COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY ORGANIZING CONVENTION
- Wednesday, April 5th at 7:00 pm, Wayne County Community Center (Bicknell, UT)
- Election of Wayne County Republican Party officers for 2-year term (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer)
- Other timely and relevant Wayne County Republican Party business
- Visit with Republican elected leaders (county, state, federal) who may be in attendance com
Questions? WayneCountyRepublicanParty@gmail.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 30, 2023
Advertisement For Bids Torrey Town
DOCUMENT 001113
Torrey Town (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:
Torrey Town 500,000 Gallon Tank Project Number
SU1228O
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Torrey Town Hall P.O. Box 750027, 75 East 100 North, Torrey, Utah 84775 at 3:00 PM local time on Tuesday April 11th, 2023
The Project includes the following Work:
Construction of a 500,000-gallon cast-in-place concrete tank and pertinent utility installation.
Obtaining the Bidding Documents com
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: https:// www.ensignutah.com/bid-access/ or www.questcdn.
Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:
Ensign Engineering and Land Surveying
225 North 100 East Richfield, Utah 84701
Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office by paying a deposit of $100 for each set, no part of which will be refunded. Make deposit checks for Bidding Documents payable to Ensign Engineering and Land Surveying.
Pre-bid Conference
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held at the project site, near Torrey on Wednesday March 29th at 3:00 PM. Attendance is strongly encouraged.
The last day for questions shall be April 5th, 2023 at 5:00 PM.
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
This Advertisement is issued by:
Owner: Torrey Town
By: Mickey Wright
Title: Mayor
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 16, 23 & 30 and APRIL 6, 2023
NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH USDA, RURAL DEVELOPMENT LYMAN TOWN WATER SYSTEM
The Lyman Town Water System intends to file an application with USDA, Rural Development for financial assistance for the following purpose: Lyman Town Water Improvement project which includes construction of a drinking water tanks, pipes, and a well.
Also, the public is invited to consult with USDA, Rural Development on any concerns regarding environmental resources that may be affected by the proposal. The address and phone number of the Rural Development office is: Richfield Rural Development
United States Department of Agriculture
340 North 600 East, Richfield, UT 84701
Phone: 435-893-3342
If any additional information is needed, the name, address and phone number of the contact for the Applicants representative is:
Kelly Chappell
225 North 100 East, Richfield, UT 84701
Phone: 435-896-8923
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 30, 2023
Notice Of Public Hearing
FOR TORREY WATER USERS TORREY TOWN
A public hearing will be held to discuss proposed changes to the Torrey water rate schedule.
Public comment will be invited.
April 13, 2023, at 6:30PM at the Torrey Town Pavilion.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 30 and APRIL 6, 2023
Notice Of Public Hearing
BICKNELL TOWN PLANNING AND ZONING
The Bicknell Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on April 4, 2023, at the Bicknell Town Hall, 64 W. 100 N. Bicknell UT 84715. The hearing is to consider a variance application made by Talmage Moosman for a Boundary Line Adjustment between his and Steve Moosman’s properties.
The public is invited to provide comments which are generally limited to three minutes per individual.
Kelsey Brinkerhoff, Town Clerk
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 23 & 30, 2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BICKNELL TOWN COUNCIL
The Bicknell Town Council will conduct a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on April 6, 2023, at the Bicknell Town Hall, 64 W 100 N Bicknell UT 84715. The hearing is to consider a variance application made by Talmage Moosman for a Boundary Line Adjustment between his and Steve Moosman’s properties. The regular Town Council meeting will follow this hearing.
The public is invited to provide comments which are generally limited to three minutes per individual.
Kelsey Brinkerhoff, Town Clerk
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 23 & 30, 2023
