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BLM Seeks Input on Proposed Direct Land Sale in Garfield Co. GARFIELD CO. The Bureau of Land Management seeks input on a proposal for the direct sale of a 5.27-acre parcel of public land to an adjacent landowner to resolve an inadvertent unauthorized use of public land.

The Kanab Field Office manages the parcel located north of Escalante.

A Notice of Realty Action has been published in the Federal Register.

The published land conveyance, identified for disposal and in conformance with BLM-approved Kanab Field Office Resource Management Plan, begins a 45-day public comment period on the sale action beginning today through Dec. 11, 2023.

BLM patented the parcel, known now as the Dumas Parcel, to the Utah State Park and Recreation Commission under Land Sale Cont'd on B3

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Escalante High School’s Derlynne Brooks Named Secretary of the Year for Utah

by Nancy Goude

Oct. 24, 2023

cipals, assistant principals and other administrators, but Derlynne is our first Secretary of the Year. We added the words ‘The Leg-

GARFIELD CO. Public Works matters held center stage at the October 24 Garfield County Commission meeting.

Public Works Director Dave Dodds reported on updates to the county’s official road map. He asked for and received approval of Resolution 2023-9 Adopting the Transportation Map for Garfield County. All roads in Garfield County are being inventoried, with attributes and descriptions being added to the database.

The map will be available online as soon as the attributes are added.

Along with the map, Dodds has also started updating the county’s Transportation Master Plan.

This plan includes more than motorized routes: he’s asking for people to send him suggestions on where they want bike paths, horse trails, and walking

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Nancy Goude Escalante High School's Derlynne Brooks is surrounded by friends and family as she is honored as the Secretary of the year by the UASSP on October 25.

ESCALANTE - Derlynne Brooks was awarded Secretary of the Year by the Utah Association of Secondary School Principals, during a ceremony held last week at Escalante High School, by UASSP

14th Annual Heritage Starfest Continues to Inspire

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Marci Milligan, President of the Entrada Institute (left), and Mickey Wright, Mayor of Torrey (center), discuss annular solar eclipse viewing activities in Torrey during the 14th annual Heritage Starfest, which took place this year on September 15 and 16.

TORREY - The 14th annual Heritage Starfest, held on September 15th and 16th, was a tremendous success. The event is a long-standing public favorite offered by Capitol Reef National Park (CRNP) and the Entrada Institute in Torrey.

Thank you to all the

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people who turned out for the many events. Activities were held on Friday in Capitol Reef National Park and on Saturday at the Entrada Institute and the Torrey Town Park. The event hosted more than 450 individuals whom participated Heritage Starfest Cont'd on A6

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Executive Director Rhonda Bromley.

Following a behindthe-scenes conspiracy between family members, friends, colleagues, Escalante High School Principal Peter Baksis and Brom-

BLM Utah Seeks Nominations for Resource Advisory Councils & Monument Advisory Committees

SALT LAKE CITY The Bureau of Land Management announced that it is seeking public nominations to four citizens’ advisory committees. These citizen-based committees assist in the development of recommendations that address public land management issues.

“The BLM is committed to working with diverse stakeholders to manage public lands in a Nominations Cont'd on A2

ley, a surprise celebration of Brooks’ achievement took place October 25, 2023, at the school as part of the Feather Ceremony, which is held to celebrate students.

“We recognize prin-

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Garfield Co. Reps Host Community Meeting To Discuss the GSENM Draft RMP

by Kadi Franson

Kadi Franson

Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes addresses an audience member at the Garfield County forum to discuss the draft Grand Staircase National Monument Resource Management Plan (GSENM RMP) on October 26, 2023.

TROPIC - Garfield County representatives recently hosted a public information meeting to provide an in-person forum

for community members to discuss the draft Grand Staircase National Monument Resource Management Plan (GSENM RMP).

The meeting was held at Bryce Valley High on OcCommunity Meeting Cont'd on B2

UPCOMING EVENTS...

WHS Presents: Descendants: The Musical

Nov. 9, 10 & 11 Wayne High School Auditorium

THURS. NOV. 2 - WED. NOV. 8

Partly cloudy and sunny throughout the week, with highs ranging from the mid 50s to the mid 60s; lows in the 20s and 30s. Winds variable from 7 to 11 mph.

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We are all born mad. Some remain so.

—Samuel Beckett

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Nominations: The BLM is committed to working with diverse stakeholders

to manage public lands in a sustainable and responsible manner. Our citizen advisory committees play an important role in this process by providing us with their unique perspectives and expertise.—Greg Sheehan, BLM Utah State Director

Bob Wick | Bureau of Land Management

The Bureau of Land Management announced that it is seeking public nominations to four citizens’ advisory committees. These citizen-based committees assist in the development of recommendations that address public land management issues.

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sustainable and responsible manner,” said Utah State Director Greg Sheehan. “Our citizen advisory committees play an important role in this process by providing us with their unique perspectives and expertise.”

“I encourage all interested Utahns to consider nominating themselves or someone they know to serve on one of these citizen advisory committees,” Sheehan said. “Your participation can help to ensure that public lands are managed in a way that benefits all Americans.”

The Utah Resource Advisory Council is a citizen advisory group that advises the BLM on resource management issues, including land use planning, grazing, minerals, and recreation and is seeking: • One nomination to fill a Category Two vacant position • Two nominations to fill Category Three vacant positions The San Rafael Swell Recreation Advisory Council is a similar group that focuses specifically on the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area, provid-

ing advice on issues such as trails, visitor services, and resource protection and is seeking: • One nomination for a representative with expertise in the historical uses of the Recreation Area The Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee provides recommendations to the BLM on the management and protection of the Bears Ears National Monument and is seeking: • One nomination with paleontological expertise • One nomination for a representative of private landowners • One nomination for a representative of local business owners • One nomination for a representative of the public at large The Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument Advisory Committee provides recommendations to the BLM on the management and protection of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and is seeking: • One nomination for a representative of state government • One nomination with expertise in archaeology Nomination packages

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Thank You

My family and I would like to thank all the people who help us in our desperate time of need on October 3, of this year; my daughter, Mindi Elise Mascaro-Pau’u did not survive a brain aneurysm at her home in Fremont, Utah.

The Wayne County Sherriff’s department responded within minutes, followed by the caring and skilled people from the Wayne County Ambulance. The staff at the IHC Hospital, Richfield, Utah, the Air Med angels and the specialist at the IHC

Neurosurgery department in Murray, Utah did all they could, but the trauma and damage was too severe to save her life.

We would also like to thank all the caring people of Wayne County for their generous outpouring of love and support and especially the mothers of EJ and RJ’s baseball team who rallied the team at this difficult time for the boys.

We are truly blessed to live in such a loving and caring community.

Bob and Leslie Mascaro, Misi Pau’u, Payton, EJ and RJ

must include a nomination form, letters of reference, and a resume or biography of the nominee. Nomination forms and instructions can be found here: https://www.blm.gov/getinvolved/resource-advisory-council/apply. Nominations will be accepted until Nov. 24, 2023.

Nominations for the Utah Resource Advisory Council should be sent to Cindy Gallo, BLM Utah State Office, 440 West 200 South #500, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101, Attention: Utah Resource Advisory Council Nominations, or email to cgallo@blm.gov with the subject line “Utah Resource Advisory Council Nominations.”

Nominations for the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee should be sent to Rachel Wootton, BLM Canyon Country District Office, 82 Dogwood Ave., Moab, UT 84532, Attention: Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee Nominations, or email rwootton@blm.gov with the subject line “Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee Nominations.”

Nominations for the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council should be sent to Angela Hawkins, BLM Green River District Office, 170 South 500 East, Vernal, UT 84078, Attention: San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council Nominations, or email ahawkins@ blm.gov with the subject

line “San Rafael Swell Recreation Advisory Council Nominations.”

Nominations for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee should be sent to David Hercher, BLM Paria River District Office, 669 US-89A, Kanab, Utah 84741, Attentions: Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee Nominations, or email dhercher@blm. gov with the subject line “Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee Nominations.”

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Derlynne Brooks: We recognize principals, assistant principals and other administrators, but Derlynne is our first Secretary of the Year. We added the words ‘The Legend’ to her award because that is what she is.

—Rhonda Bromley, UASSP Executive Director

Nancy Goude Secretary of the Year Derlynne Brooks, students, dear friends and family watch a slideshow highlighting Brooks' nearly 40 years of service to the school during the awards ceremony honoring her on October 25, 2023.

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end’ to her award because that is what she is. She is not only our first but is a legend as a school secretary with nearly forty years

of service to her community, the school, the students, the teachers, principals and staff,” said Bromley.

The award was opened for nominations from 622 secondary schools in Utah (grade 7-12), and the Board

Overdose Prevention Campaigns are Life Saving

by Jody Boulay, Community Outreach Coordinator for Addicted.org From 2019 to 2020, the number of fentanyl-involved overdose deaths increased 128% and have continued to increase. In 2022, 86% of fentanyl-involved overdoses involved at least one other drug.

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of UASSP viewed all of the nominations and selected Brooks as the most outstanding secretary in the state for 2023.

“She has been invested in this school and community her entire life. She is much of the reason for the success of Escalante over the many years that she has been here. She carries the cheeriest and best smile— even on the hard days. She loves the kids and will not let them go without. Without reservation, Derlynne is the best secretary, not just in the state, but in the entire nation!” said Principal Peter Baksis in his nomination letter.

Bromley shared the characteristics that brought Brooks to the top of the list of nominees. “She has been doing this for almost forty years— in the same school and in the same community. She grew up in Escalante so this is truly her home and her family. She is so dedicated and loyal to EHS. She has worked for twelve different princi-

pals and she is a staple in not just the school, but in the entire community. She treats all students like they are ‘her kids.’”

The organization attempted to honor Brooks at the Association of Secretaries annual meeting, but Brooks had not made the trip to that meeting and learned of the award via a video chat arranged by Baksis and Bromley during that event.

Deeply humbled and slightly embarrassed by the honor, Brooks said she didn’t want a fuss made.

That just didn’t work for any of her co-workers.

They were not about to let her accomplishments go uncelebrated.

Much to her surprise, Brooks was honored with the ceremony, with plaques commemorating the award and her forty years of service, a slideshow, speeches

by Baksis and Bromley, and with Crumbl Cookies and lots of laughter.

“I am overwhelmed.

The award doesn’t mean anything to me without you guys,” said Brooks.

“The whole award makes me feel like I did make a difference,” said a tearful Brooks. Bromley was quick to point out, “You still do make a difference.

You still are making a big difference in the lives of the students, the school and your community.”

Lifelong friend Janalee Bernardo said, “She’s is a go-getter. She’s very dedicated, hard-working and always willing to help.

She has so many good qualities.”

Her mom, Dixie Mitchell, and aunt, Bonnie Liles, shared stories of a young, strong-willed and determined Derlynne, which brought the group to uproarious laughter, while teacher and friend Emilee Lott shared a story of how it came to be that Brooks

initially considered applying for the school secretary position.

Brooks was hired by longtime educator, former Garfield County School District Superintendent and current Garfield County School District board member, Myron Cottam, in 1983.

“I taught her as a student. She’s one of those organized, very detail-oriented, get-it-done type of person and is really a hard worker. She has a really strong work ethic. She gets along good with everyone.

What has been interesting is that I’ve been involved with the school forever.

She’s kept the school together,” said Cottam.

“My mom, Pauline Lott, taught Derlynne in high school and mom had great relationships with her and lots of her other students,” said Lott. “From what mom said, Derlynne went out to mom’s house and they visited. Derlynne mentioned to mom that she was applying for the job of high school secretary and mom said, ‘yes, go for it!

You’ve got great skills and you will do an amazing job!’”

For Brooks, the job was ideal. It was a way to stay in the community. It

gave her the same schedule as the family she and her husband, Jay, were planning to start. “I always think I made the right decision to begin at the school. It gave us a better future and was better than the odd jobs I’d been doing after getting my business degree,” said Brooks.

Principal Baksis summed up the reasons he nominated Brooks for the award.

“Derlynne is the kind of person who has tears in her eyes when she succeeds and when the kids fail or succeed. On my first day here she said if I wasn’t here for the kids she didn’t want me here.

Then she outlined what she was about and what she needed from me. That first year was the hardest for me, but Derlynne had it all organized. She has the mindset of a principal and emphasizes success.

She makes hard things easy and has incredible fortitude. She always has a plan. She isn’t scared to make a plan. When I’m wrong, she tells me. You just can’t trade those qualities for anything. None are as good as her. We need more like her in the world,” said Baksis.

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Capacity to Make a Will

by Jeffery J. McKenna We all know that a person must be of sound mind to make a valid will.

But, what does this mean?

Can someone with a mental disability make a valid will? How about someone in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease? To determine whether someone has capacity to make a will, courts generally apply four criteria of capacity that must be satisfied for a will to be valid: 1. The maker of the will must understand that he or she is making a will, and disposing of his or her assets at death.

2. He or she must understand the nature and extent of his or her assets.

3. He or she must understand and recall those persons who have a claim to his or her assets.

4. He or she must not be under any insane delusions that affect his or her judgment in making the will.

If these criteria are met, the maker of the will has the required mental capacity, even if he or she has a mental disability. Accordingly, it is possible for someone in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, or other mentally debilitating diseases, to make a valid will. There have been many cases where the will of a person with some sort of mental disability has

been challenged and found to be valid, often because that person’s attorney had taken special care to document and verify the client’s capacity to make the will.

Of course, if the Alzheimer’s disease or mental disability has progressed to the point where the sufferer does not recognize family members, or does not know his or her own assets, he or she would be found not to have the capacity to make a valid will.

When someone asks a lawyer to draw a will, it is the lawyer’s duty to take appropriate steps to determine that his or her client has the mental capacity to do so. In most cases, a lawyer does this by asking the client appropriate questions about such things as the client’s family, assets, and reasons for including or not including specific beneficiaries in the will.

Because a disappointed family member might later question the client’s capacity to make the will, a lawyer will make inquiries to determine and document his or her client’s capacity if there is any indication that the client might not have capacity. Sometimes a lawyer will make a video tape of the client responding to certain questions.

By taking appropriate steps to determine that their clients have the men-

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A prince was put under a spell so that he could speak only one word each year. If he didn’t speak for two years, the following year he could speak two words and so on.

One day, he fell in love with a beautiful lady.

He refrained from speaking for two whole years so he could call her “my darling.” But then he wanted to tell her he loved her, so he waited three more years.

At the end of these five years, he wanted to ask her to marry him, so he waited another four years.

Finally, as the ninth year of silence ended, he led the lady to the most romantic place in the kingdom and said, “My darling, I love you! Will you marry me?”

And the lady said, “Pardon?”

In the Desert

Three men are in the middle of a desert when their car breaks down. For their hike to town, they each decide to take one thing with them.

One man takes a jug of water. The second man takes a sandwich. The last man takes one of the car doors.

The first man says to the last man: "I'm bringing the water because if I get thirsty, I can take a drink. And it makes sense to bring a sandwich in case we get hungry, but why bring a car door?"

The last man replies, "If I get hot, I can just roll down the window."

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Rick Astley will let you borrow any DVD from his Pixar collection, apart from one. He’s never gonna give you Up.

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

"S" Car

A snail goes to buy a car. The salesman is surprised when the snail picks out a fast, expensive sports car. He’s even more surprised when the snail requires that a big red “S” be painted on both sides.

“Why would you want such a thing?” asked the salesman.

The snail replied, “I want people to say, ‘Look at that S car go!’”

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THEME: Famous Scientists

ACROSS 1. Dylan lyric, "There was music in the ____ at night and revolution in the air" 6. *Many scientists have this 9. Alpha Centauri B, e.g.

13. Measured in kilowatt-hours, on electric bill 14. Ring of flowers 15. TV's "____ Blinders" 16. Make believe 17. Public promotions 18. Appropriate for Halloween 19. *F unit of capacitance named in whose honor?

21. *Marine biologist and "Silent Spring" author 23. L.A. baller 24. Not on a rolling stone?

25. Value added reseller 28. New Zealand fruit 30. Option at a hot dog stand, adj.

35. One's final notice 37. Without, in French 39. Time being 40. Toy construction set brand 41. Turning token taker 43. Jewish month 44. Jab on field of play 46. A ride up ski hill 47. Short for Milton 48. *A unit of electric current named in whose honor?

50. Home to Zion National Park 52. Wood-shaping tool 53. Morays, pl.

55. One little piggy 57. *A telescope was named in his honor 60. *Primatologist and world's foremost expert on chimpanzees 64. Popular snorkeler's attraction 65. Have a cold 67. Sphere in Las Vegas, e.g.

68. Pond buildup 69. To and ____ 70. Gives off 71. Goes with a rod

72. Small dog's bark 73. Tears down DOWN 1. Take into custody 2. On a deck?

3. So-so 4. a.k.a. tent caterpillar or lappet moth 5. Maurice of "Where the Wild Things Are" 6. Eugene O'Neill's creation 7. He had 8. Popular 70s genre 9. Witnesses 10. Hawaiian tuber 11. Similar 12. Kind of bourbon 15. P in POI 20. Out of whack 22. Cleopatra's killer, according to legend 24. Not a full size bus 25. *V unit of electric potential named in whose honor?

26. Crosswise, on deck 27. Build temporarily (2 words) 29. *W unit of power named in whose honor?

31. Type of rich soil 32. Most populous

country 33. Burn with water 34. *Synonymous with unit of frequency and a car rental company 36. Muscle quality 38. Floor plank 42. Muse of love poetry 45. The ____makers of "Pitch Perfect" 49. #53 Across, sing.

51. Vacuum cleaner, in U.K. 54. Like kale or spinach 56. Swelling of human organs 57. Golfer's destination 58. Desires 59. Ancient Semitic deity 60. Lump of stuff 61. Black tropical cuckoos 62. Guitar forerunner 63. Is it really more?

64. *Carl Benz invented the first practical modern one in the 1880s 66. Retirement plan, acr.

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Obituaries

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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com

Kelly Shakespear TROPIC - Our beloved father, grandfather, husband, and brother, Kelly John Shakespear, 68, passed away at his home in Tropic on October 22, 2023, after a courageous eight-year battle with cancer. He was dearly loved by his family and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Kelly was born to Obie and June Winters Shakespear on May 20, 1955 in Panguitch, the sixth of ten children. He spent most of his life in Tropic. Kelly was a graduate of Bryce Valley High School. He attended both Southern Utah State College, on a track and field scholarship, and Provo Technical College. He served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brisbane, Australia. He remained an active member of the church throughout his life.

Kelly met his eternal companion, Patricia Gardner, at Bryce Canyon. They were married September 12, 1980 in the St. George Temple where they were sealed for time and all eternity. They later made their home in Tropic where they welcomed seven children: Jodi (Bryce) Ott, Eagle Mountain; Heather (Preston) Gilbert, Monroe; Donna Draper, Washington; Brady (Cari) Shakespear, St. George; Wyatt (Whitney) Shakespear, Richfield; Vanessa (Ben) Wagner, Lincoln, NE; and Dayne (Lindsey) Shakespear, Tropic.

Kelly had employment with the National Park Service at Bryce Canyon where he worked for 34 years in maintenance and historical preservation. His preferred occupation, though, was ranching. Kelly loved his farm and spent countless hours there. He enjoyed being with his family, as well as fishing, hiking, hunting, and telling stories.

Kelly had many talents. He was a natural leader, a friend to all he met, and could build or fix anything. His honesty, strong moral character, and work ethic were an example to all who knew him.

Kelly is survived by his wife; children; 37 grandchildren; 3 brothers: Macailif (Susan) Shakespear, L Dee (Tina) Shakespear, Vance (Kathy) Shakespear; 6 sisters: Mavis Strebel, Esther (Bruce) Lloyd, Elna (Mark) Jeffery, Nelda (Darwin) Nef, Joan (Warren) Platt, and Gwen (Daniel) Perry.

Kelly is preceded in death by his parents, Obie and June Shakespear.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Agarwal and his team at the Huntsman Cancer center for their many years of helping Kelly survive, as well as Kelly’s hospice nurses for their recent care.

Funeral services were held on Monday, October 30, 2023, at 12:00 Noon in the Tropic Ward Chapel, where friends called from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Burial was in the Tropic Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www. maglebymortury.com

Vicki Ahlstrom TROPIC - Vicki Jean Cannon Ahlstrom, 73, of Tropic, passed away October 22, 2023 in Panguitch. She was born January 15, 1950, in St. George. Vicki married her sweetheart, Melford Douglas Ahlstrom on June 9, 1972 in the St. George Temple.

Vicki was a dedicated educator for over 36 years, as a Special Education teacher and director, Interim Elementary School principal and then a teacher's aide after retirement. In addition, Vicki also owned and operated Doug's Place Store & Restaurant, in Tropic, alongside her husband and children for 30 years.

Vicki is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Douglas Ahlstrom; daughter, Julie Ahlstrom; sons: Michael (Lesa) Ahlstrom, Kortney (Christie) Ahlstrom; grandchildren: Elisabeth Ahlstrom, Zennon (Alyssa) Hutchings, Maxwell (Mikaela) Ahlstrom, John Ahlstrom, Mason Ahlstrom, Kannon Ahlstrom, Kamdyn Ahlstrom, Kymbree Ahlstrom; greatgrandchildren: Maverick and Madden Hutchings; brothers: Terry (Chava) Cannon, Doug (Ginny) Cannon.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Victor and Bonnie Cannon; brother, Scott Cannon.

Vicki’s life celebration was held Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Tropic Ward Chapel. The viewing was from 9-10:30 a.m.

Interment was held at the Tropic Town Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.

Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com Vicki Jean Ahlstrom will be deeply missed by her family, friends, students, and all those whose lives she touched. Her legacy of love, generosity and dedication will live on in the hearts of all those who knew her.

We were gone for a week, and fall just went away; now, it is winter.

Most of the beautiful leaves in our front yard are gone.

The year is going fast. With so much turmoil in the world, it is great to live in Panguitch.

On our trip to San Diego, we stopped and went through the St. George Temple.

There aren’t enough words to describe how beautiful it is. The tours go on for another couple of weeks, so take some time and go see it. We were hurrying, so we didn’t go through the information building outside of the Temple. They don’t seem to have tours, and when you get to the doorway, there are volunteers there to put on shoe covers for you. Signs and guides point the way. We came to an elevator and passed it by, but then, there are five flights of stairs that you climb up to the upper rooms. We made it and should have been given a medal. The rooms have been redone, and there isn’t a speck of dirt anywhere. The pictures and interiors couldn’t have been more spiritual.

There was a long line of people behind us, and if I had to guess, there are at least 10,000 people going through in a day. Take a couple of hours and treat yourself to see a peaceful work of art.

There isn’t much to see when you leave the canyon, but when we got to California, there were some billboards that brought you back to the real world. One

was a notice for hiring police officers in the City of Elsinore, with a starting wage at $60,000. A little farther down the road, another billboard was looking for California Highway Patrol Officers, and they were offering a starting wage of $109,000. I started in the fire department 60 years ago for $7,000 a year. But the houses at that time were going for $15,000, so it all evens out.

Gas prices are coming down around here, and in the week we were in San Diego, the gas dropped 60 cents, down to $5.40 a gallon. We got gas at Costco in Victorville. It was $4.85, which was a real bargain.

Imperial Beach, where our granddaughter, Teah, lives, is a really beautiful area and everything is so clean. Teah and I walked to the end of the pier about two blocks from her home, and I found out why. On our way home, we passed a lot of "Joann Millers" walking along with those grabbers. They were picking up trash and putting it in a sack. Many of the homes there are decorated for Halloween, and it is a fun time.

I went to Home Depot to see what Halloween items they had, and they were sold out of almost everything. What I do for items is that I go the day after the holiday and get them for half price.

We always have a good time down in California, but we are always glad to be home. Unless you have lived in a big city, you don’t really have a place that you can call home. Most of

your friends are people you worked with or neighbors and church members.

Speaking of the Church, we have a new Stake President, Danny Yardley, a really good choice. Many thanks to Brady Eyre and his fine Counselors for all the hard work and the many meetings they have gone to over these many years that they have been in the Stake Presidency.

Last week, Pat and I were invited to a Lions Club Fellowship evening.

They were very kind and presented Pat and I with a nice plaque for all of the things that we have been involved in during the thirty plus years that we have lived here. Many of these events and programs, like the Easter Egg Hunt and the Sub for Santa program, wouldn’t have been possible without the donations from the Lions Club and town citizens. It was a wonderful evening, and many thanks to the Lions for the "thank you."

Panguitch is like most of the country; there is a real shortage of volunteers. The Lions Club, over the last 25 years, has given, raised and donated back into the town more than $200,000, and they can take great pride in their endeavors. Many of the members have passed on and need to be replaced.

So, if you would like to be a member of this wonderful club and find out how much fun it is to be a volunteer, contact any member. Pat and I will renew our membership, along with our two

daughters, so join in on the fun.

The American Legion is in the same boat, with only ten active members, and it has been a little short on having members for Honor Guard the last few funerals. The American Legion is the veterans only legislative organization to help with the many benefits that are due to veterans. So if you are a vet, you can join by calling me at 676-2418.

All veterans in our area should have received a letter inviting you to come to Panguitch Elementary School to be honored by the students. The date was wrong; it will be held on Friday, November 10 at 11:00 am. You should have another letter soon with the correct date.

On November 11, a Saturday, the American Legion will be hosting their annual Veterans Dinner. It will be at the Panguitch Senior Center at 6:30. There will be entertainment and a great meal provided by the Cowboy's Smokehouse Cafe. It is free, and you are welcome to bring a guest. The members of the Auxiliary to the American Legion are also invited, so please come.

Our members are family of veterans or spouses of the veterans.

Next week, it will be dark when I write my article because it will be when Daylight saving time ends and we "fall back" an hour.

It’s a lousy birthday present.

Mack O.

Obituaries Arcola Gates ESCALANTE - Arcola recently celebrated her 90th birthday on April 3, 2023. She is the third child of Andrew and Isabell Spencer and was born on April 3, 1933. She was raised in Escalante and spent most of her life there.

Our loving mother, grandmother, and aunt, Arcola Spencer Gates, passed away on October 25, 2023 at her home in Escalante. She will be greatly missed by all who know her. She had a contagious smile and laugh.

She graduated from Escalante High School in 195l and then attended the BYU and later on she attended SUSC in Cedar City. She and Pratt Gates started dating, and she married him on May 25, 1955, in the St. George Temple. They made their home in Escalante and welcomed three children to their family, Margo, Carol, and Darren.

Pratt, her husband, owned and ran a cattle ranch. Arcola was Pratt’s right-hand cow girl. Their daily life revolved around farm work, gardening, and raising their children. They lived in close vicinity of their parents, and Arcola’s siblings, Thelma Cottam, Vernon Spencer, and Janeal Chatterton.

As a girl, Arcola enjoyed riding horses, and she helped her father round up cows and do the farm work. She had a very close relationship with her father. She had a great love of horses. She and her husband were members of the Escalante Riding Club and helped with many rodeos and horse races. They had many friends in this group and cherish the good memories they made.

Arcola’s gift of playing the piano and the organ gave her the opportunity of serving in the church and the community as an accompanist for the community programs, schools, and her church responsibilities. She was the accompanist for her sister, Thelma Cottam, for the Singing Mothers for over 40 years. She also played the organ for church services throughout her life. Also, she blessed young lives by teaching them how to play the piano. Arcola loved to dance and would often be seen kicking up her heels with her brother, Vernon, as they enjoyed the local dances.

Arcola’s best friends were her sister Thelma and sister-in-law Rula. They spent many hours together shopping for Christmas, decorating floats for the 24th and raising their children together. Her nickname was “Pepsi”. Her passions in life were shoes, clothes, and jewelry.

As life went on, Arcola was hired as the high school secretary. She also worked at the elementary school. In her later years, she moved to St. George and worked at the IFA store. She enjoyed being around grandchildren and living close to her daughter Carol in the St. George area. After retiring, she returned to Escalante and settled back into her home and the community. She loves her children dearly and always looked forward to family get-togethers as they arrive home for celebrations. She and her husband have been able to remain in their home with the help and daily care of their daughter, Margo, and the support of family members in Escalante. Her husband, Pratt, recently turned 92 and has helped with the care of Arcola.

Arcola is survived by her husband, Pratt; and children: Margo Smith, Escalante; Carol (Russell) Sorensen, St. George; and Darren Gates, Queen’s Creek, AZ. They have 7 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and 1 greatgreat-granddaughter. She is survived by one sister, Janeal (Jerry) Chatterton; and many nephews and nieces.

Preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Jim Smith; great-granddaughter, Genevieve Gates; siblings: Thelma (Doyle) Cottam, Vernon (Rula) Spencer.

The family wish to thank all people that have helped in the care of Arcola and hospice.

Graveside services and interment will be held Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Escalante Cemetery. Family and friends may call visitation from 9:00 - 10:30 am in the Escalante Stake Center. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

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BLM Begins Christmas Tree-cutting Permit Sales

Mark Williams | Bureau of Land Management

The Bureau of Land Management will begin offering non-commercial tree permits to harvest trees for the holidays. The trees available are pinyon pine, white fir and juniper.

SALT LAKE CITY The Bureau of Land Management will begin offering non-commercial tree permits to harvest trees for the holidays. The trees available are pinyon pine, white fir and juniper.

Each year, thousands of people find their Christmas trees on public lands.

The harvest of these resources not only provides memorable recreation opportunities but maintains the natural health of our forested lands.

Permits are required for cutting trees and carry a $10 fee. We encourage the public to purchase permits online at the forest products permit website (https://forestproducts.blm.gov) beginning on the following dates: • St. George Field Office—November 1 • Price Field Office—November 24 • All other Field Offices— November 9 In-person sales are available during regular

business hours, excluding federal holidays. Each district determines its own fee structure, number of permits, and species allowed for harvest. For more information, including rules on cuttings, visit www.blm. gov/utah/tree-permits. Find the appropriate field office using the BLM Utah’s administrative boundary map: https://on.doi. gov/3TDzkVj. —Bureau of Land Management

Heritage Starfest: The night skies above Torrey

and CRNP are some of the best night skies not only in Utah, but around the world and we are getting darker.

—Gary Pankow, Heritage Starfest Event Committee Chair Heritage Starfest Cont'd from A1

in solar viewing, night sky viewing, educational workshops and night skies monitoring. The international dark sky monitoring, conducted in cooperation with Torrey Dark Skies, continues to show improving scores. There were multiple Junior Astronomy and Youth Education programs this year, including safe solar viewing in preparation for the annular eclipse and readings for second graders with guest children’s author Melissa Marsted. Presenters this year featured Mason Runs Through, who discussed traditional Nakoda (Assiniboine) storytelling, and Mark Swain on "A Lifelong Love of Astronomy."

Night Sky Stewardship Awards for 2023 acknowledged astronomy volunteers Bill Briggs, William Kennedy and Mickey Wright. Each has made a long-term contribution in educating the public, leading activities engaging visitors to the area, and supporting ef-

forts to get new telescopes, equipment and educational materials together. The workshops can still be viewed online at the Entrada Institute's Facebook page.

“The night skies above Torrey and CRNP are some of the best night skies not only in Utah, but around the world and we are getting darker, “said Gary Pankow, Event Committee Chair. The bortel-one clear sky class rating continues to draw visitors and researchers to the area and is a key component of the Big 5 Tourism efforts.

The night sky monitoring data clearly demonstrates that night sky education is paying off.

Residents and business people are lowering their outdoor lights. There are still some funds to replace older lights available through the Entrada Institute. Torrey Town residents can email them at info@entradainstitute.org for more information and availability. If you’d like to learn about other local opportunities offered by Torrey Dark Skies, go to www. torreydarkskies.org.

Again, our thanks to CRNP Rangers, Entrada Institute Planning Committee members, Torrey Dark Skies volunteers, Salt Lake Astronomical Society members, and Season Sponsors. All were inspired again this year.

—Heritage Starfest

November 2, 2023

Intermountain Health Announces Desert Region Board

Trustees advising leaders of southwest Utah, Nevada, and northern Arizona markets represent expertise in healthcare, business, banking, government, real estate, and higher education LAS VEGAS - Intermountain Health announces its Board of Trustees for the Desert Region, encompassing the markets of southwest Utah, Nevada, and northern Arizona. The board members offer proven experience and leadership in several sectors including healthcare, business, banking, government, real estate, and higher education.

“With a servant leadership mindset, these community leaders are helping us further Intermountain Health’s mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible. We are grateful for their commitment to our caregivers, patients, and communities,” said Mitchell Cloward, Desert Region president, who also serves on the Board. “The creation of this board lays the foundation for our community stewardship. Intermountain Health is dedicated to serving our communities by increasing access and providing high-quality healthcare.”

Intermountain Health’s Desert Region Board of Trustees is comprised of 10 individuals who volunteer their time without pay to advise the nonprofit healthcare system. Board members evaluate policies and goals set

by Intermountain Health and its leaders, helping to ensure the Desert Region operates in the best interests of the community. The Board works in tandem with the Intermountain Health Board of Trustees.

The Board trustees are:

• S. Neal Berube, Former President and CEO, Associated Food Stores; Desert Region Board Chair • Chip Childs, President and CEO, SkyWest; Desert Region Board Vice Chair • Beth P. Beckman, DNS, RN, Former Chief Nursing Executive for Yale New Haven Health • Mitchell Cloward, Desert Region President, Intermountain Health • Cyndi Gilbert, Corporate Counsel, Utah Iron, Gilbert Development, Crusher Rental & Sales • Derrick Haslem, MD, Senior Medical Director of Oncology, Intermountain Health • Nicole Mouskondis, Co-CEO, Nicholas and Company • Dan Shaw, President & CEO, Rustler Investments; Henderson City Councilman • Evan Vickers, Utah State Senator • Keith Whitfield, Ph.D., President, University of Nevada, Las Vegas “Trustees serving on the Intermountain Health Desert Region Board have an opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring the standards by which care is delivered in our communities are nothing short of superior,” said Desert Region Board Chair Neal Berube, former president and CEO, Associated Food Stores, who also serves on the Intermountain Health Board of Trustees and Canyons Region Board of Trustees.

“As trustees, we are honored to work with Intermountain Health’s lead-

ers to identify opportunities to deliver value-based care that focuses on quality, safety, and experience for patients,” said Beth Beckman, DNS, RN, former chief nursing executive for Yale New Haven Health and one of the 10 trustees named to the board. She also serves on the Intermountain Health Board of Trustees.

“It is an honor to provide representation from the higher ed sector,” said Keith Whitfield, Ph.D., President, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, also one of the Board’s trustees. “I look forward to participating in framing the structure of how patients are able to receive care in our region.”

Intermountain Health’s Desert Region was officially formed about 18 months ago. It is comprised of about 60 primary and specialty care clinics and three acute care hospitals in southwest Utah—Cedar City Hospital, St. George Regional Hospital, and Garfield Memorial Hospital —as well as over 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations in Nevada.

Intermountain also owns and operates Classic Air Medical, a leading air medical transport company caring for patients and communities in eight states, which includes bases in Desert Region’s northern Arizona market. For more information about Intermountain Health please visit www. intermountainhealth.org.

—Intermountain Health

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Schools and Sports Escalante Boys Cross Country Team Finishes 4th at 1A State Championships

by Nancy Goude a strong presence on our team and will be missed next year. George Peterson has been fairly consistent throughout his career and ran one of his better races for the year. Overall, our boys ran very well and we are proud of them,” Griffin said.

Griffin said the team has a lot of work to do offseason and during the track season to improve on this season.

“We need to work on understanding our pace better. We had a few athletes go out faster in the

first mile than they ever had. Some were able to hold on and finish strong, while a few were unable to maintain a strong pace through all three miles,” said Griffin.

Griffin echoed Yardley’s sentiments about the unique and challenging nature of the sport of cross country. “ This is a great sport where you can challenge yourself and become a better overall athlete.”

Full race results are posted online at insiderutah.com

PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

Courtesy Tari Cottam

The Escalante boys cross country team—(from right to left) Coach Adam Griffin, Peter Baksis, Rayce Jenkins, George Peterson, Kendal Gardner, Jaxen Cottam, Adrian Dalton, Xander Griffin, Clara Peterson, and Asst. Coach Royce Orme—finished 4th at the 1A State Championships on October 24.

SALT LAKE CITY The Panguitch girls’ cross country team continued its dynastic run into the record books at the 1A Cross Country State Championships at the Regional Athletic Center in Salt Lake City on October 24th by winning a fourth consecutive state championship.

The Bobcats fourpeat is the 9th state championship since 2011.

Panguitch senior Tabi Henrie won the 1A individual championship, besting a field of 80 runners with a time of 19:03.6 and beating her 2022 silver medal finish of 20:11. Whitehorse’s Keiarra Martin, a freshman, claimed the silver medal with a finish of 19:30.3 and Monticello’s Marah Long, a junior, was the bronze medalist with a time of 19:38.5.

Panguitch’s Brooke Albrecht finished fourth overall and second for the Bobcats, shaving 37 seconds off of her finish time from 2022, while freshman Annie Yardley’s sixth place finish overall garnered third place points for her team. Paisley Henrie rounded out the Panguitch runners finishing in the top 20 with 15th place overall.

Bradi Gates of Bryce Valley finished 12th overall and first for her team with a time of 22:11.8, which is 38 seconds faster than her 2022 finish.

As a measure of prevention from giving larger teams an unfair advantage to teams with less athletes, only the first four runners to finish for each team received a score for the team scoring.

Panguitch has claimed the state title from 2011-2014, 2018 and every year since 2020.

Escalante’s Clara Peterson, the lone Moqui runner, improved her performance from 2022, as well. Peterson finished 13 places higher in the overall results with a time of 28:44.8.

“Clara was our sole girl runner this year and has improved throughout the year. We are hoping for a finish in the top half but were happy to see that she improved by nearly two minutes since last year’s state meet,” said Escalante

Coach Adam Griffin.

Beyond Panguitch’s absolute domination of the sport for the past 12 years, most notably there were five fabulous freshmen finishing in the top 20 this year, which bodes well for the competitive nature of the sport for at least the next three years, and not all of them wear a Bobcat uniform.

The "Fab Five" freshman are Whitehorse’s Keiarra Martin, who finished in second place; Rich’s Paige Smith took fifth place, Panguitch’s Annie Yardley was sixth, Rich’s Lyda Taylor was eighth and Altamont’s Ayla Altamont placed 13th.

Martin’s second place time just barely missed breaking the state record for freshmen of 19:03.7 set in 2007

by Macee Nielson from Monticello. Yardley is the daughter of Panguitch head coach Danny Yardley.

Panguitch claimed the team title with Rich in second, Whitehorse third and Monticello taking fourth.

Panguitch ran a consistent race from start to finish, while Rich finished strong to earn second place. Whitehorse earned third place, and Monticello took fourth.

“Compared to last year, the field was really fast this year. I haven’t had a more dedicated team than this year. This has been an absolutely awesome, awesome group. I keep really detailed records about who comes to practice, who puts in the work and they have been very dedicated,” said Panguitch Coach Danny Yardley.

Yardley praised the entire coaching staff at Panguitch for helping to keep the athletes motivated and on track for reaching their goals.

“Our coaching staff is top notch. In running, it’s you against you. Our coaches help keep them motivated by reminding them not to worry about what place they finish in, to stay positive and work hard. It’s a tough sport and a hard sell getting kids to run, sweat in the hot sun and put in the work,” said Yardley.

In the boys’ championship race, Monticello raced to its 11th state title

(having competed in 1A and 2A classifications) in school history. Altamont came in second, Panguitch came in third, and Escalante took fourth place in team competition.

Altamont senior Ashton Arnold won his second consecutive state championship, with a time of 17:14.1, to finish out his high school career. He was also the silver medalist as a sophomore in 2021. Piute’s Kade Severe finished second overall with a time of 17:35.4, and Wayne’s Blake Peterson turned in a bronze medal winning run of 17:44.5.

Severe has been a medalist in three out of four years of his high school career, with third place finishes in 2020 and 2022. Peterson’s third place finish this season was a dramatic improvement after finishing 71st in 2022.

Monticello ran consistently the whole race setting the pace for the pack.

Escalante was with Monticello, and then, during mile 3, ran out of gas and dropped down into fourth place.

“I can’t say enough good about Coach Griffin.

When he got to Escalante there wasn’t much happening in the program. He and Royce Orme has done a really great job. I really respect what they are doing,” said Yardley.

The Escalante coaching staff and team knew all season that Monticello and Panguitch were going to be tough competition and prepared as such, but Altamont caught them off guard.

“The biggest surprise was Altamont. They did a wonderful job improving their team and I hope our kids see that anything is possible if you work hard enough. Altamont went from 10th place last year to second place this year.

Panguitch is a great team and we knew that if we didn’t run our best that they were capable of beating us.

Monticello was the team we knew was in the top spot and will likely be there next year unless someone, hopefully us, steps it up and puts in enough offseason work to beat them.

Overall, we are happy with how the season went for us.

We improved four places since last year and are hoping to improve another four for next year,” said Griffin.

Escalante’s Peter Baksis and Xander Griffin ran their best overall mile pace at the state meet, Griffin said.

“Peter ran great and finished in our top spot with a PR for mile pace.

We look forward to seeing his improvement over the next two years. Xander also ran a PR for mile pace and held on even though he ran a fast opening mile. He was able to finish in our second spot which is her best position all year. Kendal Gardner has been a consistent top finisher throughout his career with us. He will be missed next year. Jaxen Cottam was able to take the fourth spot on our team for the second week in a row. Jaxen has consistently improved throughout the year. Rayce Jenkins came out and ran a great first mile (5:43), but seemed to struggle later on in the race. Adrian Dalton also ran a great first mile (5:44) and finished similarly to his past races. He has been

The Lady Cats came away big winners in cross country, with Tabi Henrie saving her best race for her senior year and taking first place with a time of 19:03, almost 30 seconds ahead of second place.

All of the girls had their best times. Brooke Albrecht took 4th with a time of 19:47, Annie Yardley took 6th with a time of 20:21, and Paisley Henrie finished with a time of 22:28. In 25th place was Alexa Marshall. While the team will lose Tabi Henrie, next year, Albrecht is a sophomore, Yardley and Marshall are freshman, and Paisley Henrie is a junior, so look out for them next year.

PHS took 1st place in cross country with 26, 2nd place went to Rich with 50, and 3rd went to Whitehorse with 54.

It takes a lot of work to reach this high of a level in any sport. Coach Yardley runs with the team and urges them along; you did well.

The boys cross country team has a lot of young runners on it, and the competition is tough. Senior Mark Tebbs was 13th, Ja-

cob Marshall was 23rd, Lincoln Henrie was 28th, and Josh Perez was 30th.

Tebbs is the only senior on the team.

Monticello took 1st with 42, Altamont took 2nd with 85, PHS took 3rd with 94, and Escalante took 4th with 95.

The Lady cats Volleyball won every game in three sets at State. Against Rich, the girls won the first set by ten, but in the second set, they trailed the Rebels, 8 to 14. With Tabi Henrie serving, the Cats took the lead, 17 to 14, and it was all over. I feel that this might be Panguitch's best team ever. With the exemption of a couple of tournaments, the girls won all but one game, and that was against Parowan, the 2A champs. They only lose four players from this team and could be a contender next year. The Coaches Norris work really hard with these teams to get them to be the champions that they are.

Fall sports are over, and up next, we have wrestling. The Cats are the three time champions, and they are looking for another. The boys basketball team was last year's champs and are looking for Coach Barney’s fourth championship. The girls basketball team got many players back from last year’s team and are looking for a title. Get your season tickets, and join in the fun.

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Community Meeting: This is your meeting, we want you to be heard.

—David Dodds, Garfield County Public Works Director

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tober 26, 2023, and around 150 people attended from Garfield and surrounding counties. Elected officials from outside of southern Utah, including Attorney General Sean Reyes and Utah State Senator David Hinkins, also attended.

The RMP was drafted after the Biden Administration restored the original boundaries of the monument. The plan would replace the Trump-era management plan, which was enacted in 2020 and replaced the Clinton-era plan. The Bureau of Land Management released the draft plan, as well as a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to the public in July of this year.

The planning area encompasses almost 1.9 million acres of land administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The purpose of the plan is to protect and restore the unique natural, scientific, cultural, and historical resources of the monument. The BLM uses the resource management plan as a handbook of sorts to help guide dayto-day decision making on the monument. For example, project managers would refer to this document every time a new

plan put into effect by the Trump Administration. It is the least restrictive plan in terms of land usage and offers the lowest level of federal protection for cultural and paleontological resources, dark skies, views from Scenic Byway 12, wilderness areas, natural soundscapes, vegetation, wildlife, air, soil, and water quality. Alternative D is the most restrictive and would result in the highest levels of federal protection. Each alternative reflects a different management approach, balancing the preservation of the GSENM's natural and cultural resources with the provision of recreational opportunities and other land uses.

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. Attorney General Sean Reyes, Solicitor General Melissa Holyoak and Assistant Attorney General Kathy Davis opened with an overview of current lawsuits that the state has filed against the federal government. Cases involved arguments of federal overreach in regards to reinstating the monument boundaries, preserving access to roads, and protecting coal companies against environmental regulations.

“We have sued President Biden dozens of times,” said Melissa Holyoak, Utah Solicitor Gen-

Kadi Franson

“I call these special interest groups like SUWA and Western Watershed, and Grand Canyon Trust ‘Al-Qaeda’ because they’re like terrorists….SUWA, they’re the scum of the planet….These terror organizations like SUWA and all the bad people that this is coming from—they’re running the federal government right now.” —Garfield County Commissioner Leland Pollock Little Desert OHV Area, right-of-way exclusion areas, impacts to schools and economies, and limitations on target shooting, wood gathering, range improvements, and vegetation treatments (the process of using heavy machinery to remove sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands).

Members of the speaker panel—includ-

Kadi Franson

“If we lose our rights, how will we get them back?”—Maizie, 18, whose family runs cattle in the desert camping area, parking lot, or pit toilet was under consideration to determine whether the project goals were aligned with those in the plan.

Within the document, four alternatives for management of the monument are laid out: Alternatives A, B, C, and D. Alternative A reflects the current

eral.

Garfield County Public Works Director David Dodds then shared a slideshow to overview the various alternatives within the RMP, highlighting the county’s main issues with the plan: Objects requiring protection aren’t identified, reduction in grazing, road closures, closure in

ing the Garfield County Commissioners, County Public Works Director David Dodds, Director of Utah Public Lands Redge Johnson, Attorney Hayden Ballard, Attorney General Sean Reyes, and Solicitor General Melissa Holyoak—were outspoken in favor of maintaining the RMP put into place during

the Trump Administration (Alternative A). They cited livestock grazing, roads, OHV usage, timber collection, and recreational target shooting as key concerns.

They argued that grazing and ranching preserve local heritage, support rural lifestyles, and enable families to pass on traditions to future generations, noting that many farmers and ranchers are maintaining family traditions that go back several generations.

Commissioner Pollock railed against the actions of conservation groups like the Grand Canyon Trust and the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA), likening them to terrorist organizations.

Conservation nonprofits and their supporters argue that unrestricted access to the monument contributes to land degradation,

often citing impaired waterways and river corridors, invasive vegetation, and the loss or threat to native species, all of which threaten to compromise the shared goal of protecting the monument for future generations.

Moderators then opened the floor to public comments. Fifteen audience members came to the microphone to voice their concerns, which included fears of not being heard by decision makers, losing access to roads and grazing allotments, and worries that the changes in the RMP could impact farming and ranching lifeways. Several people argued with the general premise of grazing permits, stating that grazing is a right.

The panel encouraged residents to submit comments to the BLM and pro-

vided interested audience members with prepaid envelopes. During public review of the draft RMP/ EIS, the BLM is seeking input regarding the proposals, which can be read online. After considering these comments, the BLM will develop a proposed RMP to be evaluated in the final EIS. Per the BLM, “the proposed RMP can be any reasonable combination of objectives and management directions from the four alternatives (Alternatives A, B, C, and D) presented in the draft.” Comments will be accepted on BLM’s website until November 9th.

Comments may also be mailed to ATTN: GSENM RMP Project Manager, BLM Paria River District Office, 669 S. Highway 89A, Kanab, UT 84741.

BLM is Accepting Comments on GSENM RMP Through Nov. 9

GRAND STAIRCASE-ESCALANTE N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management has hosted six public meetings providing opportunities for public comment and to learn more about the GSENM Resource Management plan. Two virtual meetings were held September 12 and October 25, and in-person meetings were held in Escalante, Kanab, Salt Lake City, Panguitch during September and October.

Comments on the GSENM Resource Management Plan will be accepted through November 9, 2023. The plan, associated documents, and instructions for submitting comments electronically (preferred) are available at the BLM National NEPA Register (https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2020343/510) and at the BLM Paria River District Office. Comments may also be mailed to ATTN: GSENM RMP Project Manager, BLM Paria River District Office, 669 S Highway 89A, Kanab, UT 84741. For additional information, please contact Scott Whitesides at 801-539-4054.

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“We’ve talked a lot about public lands issues and access issues these past few months….We have special interest groups who are fighting to restrict access to those rights….What we’re looking at here is one of the greatest takings going on in America today.”—AJ Martel, Editor of the Byway, Escalante

“You wonder why these ranchers are going to fight tooth and nail? ‘Cause they’re going to take everything. Everything they’ve worked their whole life for….We have rights to these lands….We’ve been here a long time and plan on staying.”—Derrel Spencer, 4th Generation Rancher

“I think this is a battle, and we are fighting, and we need to hold the title of liberty just a little bit higher and work a little bit harder towards this.”—Wade Barney, Escalante

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November 2, 2023

Legal Notices PUBLIC NOTICE TORREY TOWN TORREY TOWN LOCAL ELECTION CANCELLED On October 12, 2023, Torrey Town Council adopted a resolution canceling the November 21, 2023 local election pursuant to Utah Code to Utah Code 20 A-1-206. “A municipal legislative body may cancel an election if: (a) all the municipal officers are elected in an at large election: and the number of municipal officers candidates, including and eligible write-in candidates, if any do not exceed the number of open at large municipal officers for which the candidates have filed.”

Two candidates filed for the two at large 4-year town council seats.

The following candidates are considered elected to the office: Councilmember: Incumbent Councilmember Jordan W Pace and Councilmember Richard D Braaten.

Their four-year term will begin on January 1, 2024.

Torrey Town Clerk, Karen Mayne Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 26 and NOVEMBER 2, 2023 PUBLIC HEARING FOR LOA ELEMENTARY ROAD CLOSURE ON 100 EAST DURING SCHOOL DAY LOA TOWN Loa Elementary has asked Loa Town Council to close the road on 100 E. during the school day. Loa Town is holding a public hearing to get public input on this closure. Please plan to attend this public hearing on November 9, 2023 at 6 pm at the Loa Civic Center bldg. 88 West Center. If you have any questions or concerns contact Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 12, 19, 26 & NOVEMBER 2, 2023 NOTICE OF ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING PANGUITCH LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL SERVICES DISTRICT The Panguitch Lake Fire Department Special Services District will hold its annual budget meeting Wednesday, November 8th at 5 pm at the Panguitch Lake Fire Station at 811 West Clear Creek Canyon Road.

All are invited to attend and give input.

J. Arthur Clark, PLFD Fire Board chair.

For information, please call Art at 435-676-2628 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 26 and NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Land Sale: The Bureau of Land

FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) LYMAN TOWN Notice is hereby given that Lyman Town will hold a public hearing on November 9th, 2023 at 115 S. Main St., Lyman, UT 84749 at 6:30 PM. Lyman Town is eligible to apply to the Utah Department of Workforce Services for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program, a federally funded program administered by the State of Utah, Housing and Community Development Division (HCD). Lyman Town is eligible to apply for CDBG funding provided Lyman Town meets the applicable program requirements.

The purpose of the public hearing is to provide citizens with pertinent information about the Community Development Block Grant program and to allow for discussion of possible applications. This public hearing will cover eligible activities, program requirements, and expected funding allocations in the region. The CDBG Program can fund a broad range of activities, including, but not limited to: construction of public works and facilities, e.g., water and sewer lines, fire stations, acquisition of real property, and provision of public services such as food banks or homeless shelters. In the event that Lyman Town chooses to apply for CDBG funding, a second public hearing will be held at a later time to discuss the project. Further information can be obtained by contacting Dortha Chappell at 435-836-2877. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify Dortha Chappell at 115 S. Main St., Lyman, UT 84749 at least three days prior to the hearing. Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1.888.346.3162.

Published on State of Utah’s Public Meeting Notice Website – www.utah.gov/pmn on November 2, 2023.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 2 & 9, 2023

COMMUNITY BLOCK DEVELOPMENT GRANT (CDBG) FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TORREY TOWN Notice is hereby given that Torrey Town will hold a public hearing on November 9, 2023, at 75 E. 100 N., Torrey, Utah 84775, 6:30 PM. Torrey is eligible to apply to the Utah Department of Workforce Services for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program, a federally funded program administered by the State of Utah, Housing and Community Development Division (HCD).

Torrey is eligible to apply for CDBG funding provided Torrey meets the applicable program requirements.

The purpose of the public hearing is to provide citizens with pertinent information about the Community Development Block Grant program and to allow for discussion of possible applications. This public hearing will cover eligible activities, program requirements and expected funding allocations in the region. The CDBG Program can fund a broad range of activities, including. but not limited to: construction of public works and facilities, e.g., water and sewer lines fire stations, acquisition of real property, and provision of public services such as food banks or homeless shelters. In the event that Torrey chooses to apply for CDBG funding, a second public hearing will be held at a later time to discuss the project. Further information can be obtained by contacting Mayor Mickey Wright at (801)-599-6037.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify Mayor Wright at 75 E 100 N, Torrey, Utah at least three days prior to the hearing. Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may call Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1-888-346-3162.

Published on the State of Utah’s Public Meeting Notice Website – www.utah.gov/ pmn on October 26, 2023 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 26 and NOVEMBER 2, 2023

B3

Management seeks input on a proposal for the direct sale of a 5.27-acre parcel of public land to an adjacent landowner to resolve an inadvertent unauthorized use of public land.

Land Sale

Cont'd from A1

the Recreation and Public Purposes Act for inclusion in the Escalante Petrified Forest State Park in 1963.

During the 1970s, the previous adjacent landowner inadvertently built floodretention structures, corrals and a barn that encroached onto what is now an isolated parcel of public land.

By 2004, BLM determined that because the land was no longer being used for a state park, the reversionary clause of the patent would be applied, conveying the land back to BLM. BLM agreed subsequently to consider the sale of the parcel to the adjacent land-

owner.

The proposed environmental assessment and associated maps and instructions for submitting comments are available online in the “Documents” section of the BLM NEPA Register. You may submit public comments on this proposal via mail at attention: KFO Field Manager, Kanab Field Office, 669 S. Highway 89A, Kanab, UT 84741 or online via the BLM National NEPA Register.

For more information, contact Brandon Johnson, BLM Utah State Office realty specialist, at kbjohnso@blm.gov.

—Bureau of Land Management

Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TORREY TOWN Notice is hereby given that the Torrey Town Council will hold a public hearing on November 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Torrey Town Hall, 75 E. 100 N., Torrey, UT 84775, for the purpose of receiving comments on the Town's application to the Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) for funding to build a town hall. To solicit comments concerning the size, scope, and nature of any funding request prior to its submission to the board.

Published on the State of Utah’s Public Meeting Notice Website – www.utah.gov/pmn on October 26, 2023 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 26 and NOVEMBER 2, 2023

FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) LOA TOWN Notice is hereby given that Loa Town will hold a public hearing on November 9, 2023 at the Loa Civic Center, 88 W. Center Loa, UT 84747 at 5:30 pm. Loa Town is eligible to apply to the Utah Department of Workforce Services for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program, a federally funded program administered by the State of Utah, Housing and Community Development Division (HCD). Loa Town is eligible to apply for CDBG funding provided Loa Town meets the applicable program requirements. The purpose of the public hearing is to provide citizens with pertinent information about the Community Development Block Grant program and to allow for discussion of possible applications. This public hearing will cover eligible activities, program requirements, and expected funding allocations in the region. The CDBG Program can fund a broad range of activities, including, but not limited to: construction of public works and facilities, e.g., water and sewer lines, fire stations, acquisition of real property, and provision of public services such as food banks or homeless shelters. In the event that Loa Town chooses to apply for CDBG funding, a second public hearing will be held at a later time to discuss the project. Further information can be obtained by contacting Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160 at Loa Civic Center, 88 W. Center Loa, UT 84747 at least three days prior to the hearing. Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1.888.346.3162.

Published on State of Utah’s Public Meeting Notice Website – www.utah.gov/pmn on October 26, 2023 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 26 and NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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Garfield Commission: Updates to the

county’s official road map, approval of Resolution 2023-9 Adopting the Transportation Map for Garfield County, updates to the county’s Transportation Master Plan, status of the multi-county work on OHV trails and Forest Service maintenance on non-motor/equestrian trails, a major flood control project in Henrieville and watershed improvement projects for the Panguitch water districts, Commissioners' board reports, a report from Theresa Wood of the Children's Justice Center, and approval of a short-term rental business license discussed.

Garfield Commission Cont'd from A1

paths. Dodds said this effort “looks to the future,” with the development of a complete transportation network, as well as considerations for critical maintenance requirements. He hopes to have this plan reviewed and completed by next summer.

Dodds also reported on status of the multicounty work on OHV trails and Forest Service maintenance on non-motor/ equestrian trails. Hazards are being identified and remedied, and the trails will be better advertised (largely in the Red Canyon/Bryce area).

A major flood control project in Henrieville is underway, along with pipeline design and watershed improvement projects for the Panguitch water districts.

In the Commissioners’ board reports, Commissioner Jerry Taylor also talked about countywide extension of bike paths. As a member of the Governor’s team on rural matters, he said they’ve discussed bike paths, including 8.5 miles of pathway on the Panguitch side ultimately extending to Tropic or beyond. Taylor also said a group in Escalante wants to develop a bike path from the top

of the Blues to the Head of the Rocks. He’s meeting this week with an Outdoor Adventure group, with the intent of procuring grant funding to initiate some of the Hwy 12 bike path construction.

Taylor reported on an upcoming bill to designate Butch Cassidy’s boyhood home as a state monument.

Garfield County had approved a resolution supporting that effort a couple years ago. Taylor would like to renew that resolution in support of the effort. Speaking of Hwy 12 events, Taylor noted the annual Boulder-to-Escalante marathon came off without a hitch, other than UDOT’s last minute attempt to postpone the event due to concerns about traffic on that eclipse Saturday morning.

The Commissioners and others were able to prevail against the postponement.

Commissioner Leland Pollock reviewed plans for the county’s own Oct. 26 GSENM Resource Management Plan Q&A in Bryce Valley. He also said he’s working with Utah Senator Evan Vickers on a bill to obtain additional funding for the grazing study on the monument.

Pollock stated, rather questionably, that GSENM has been remiss in conducting scientific studies, part of its reason for being.

Children’s Justice

Center, Theresa Wood: Wood reported that the county’s Child Justice Center has been operating since 2020 in the old Panguitch school. However, Panguitch City is currently planning to either demolish or sell that building, pending a decision on funding a $600K roof repair. She said the state now has $1M for children’s shelters, and next year $3M, a portion of which could be allocated for building purchases.

She asked the county about any available structures in which a homelike environment could be created, though anything with 3-5 rooms could work. She also requested the county to continue budgeting up to $10K for the center. No action is required at this time.

Commissioners approved a short-term rental business license for The Cliffs at Bryce Canyon Country, in Hatch.

The Commission went into executive session involving possible litigation.

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

—Insider

November 2, 2023

Legal Notices DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT [BLM_UT_FRN_MO4500170231] NOTICE OF REALTY ACTION NONCOMPETITIVE (DIRECT) SALE OF PUBLIC LAND IN GARFIELD COUNTY, UTAH AGENCY : Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION : Notice of realty action.

SUMMARY : The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing a non-competitive (direct) sale of a 5.27-acre parcel of public land in Garfield County, Utah, to Millard ‘‘Crockett’’ Dumas. The sale would resolve an inadvertent unauthorized use of public lands. The sale would be subject to the applicable provisions of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), as amended, and the BLM land sale regulations. The sale would be for no less than the appraised fair market value of $5,000.

DATES: Interested parties must submit written comments no later than December 11, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Mail written comments to BLM Kanab Field Office, Field Manager, 669 South Highway 89A, Kanab, UT 84741, or submit them online at https:// eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2020901/510.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brandon Johnson, Realty Specialist, BLM Utah State Office, phone: (435) 819–0016, email: kbjohnso@blm.gov. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay services offered within their country to make international calls to the point-of-contact in the United States.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the 1970s, the adjacent landowner misinterpreted the boundary of their private property and inadvertently built flood retention structures, corrals, and a barn that encroached onto what is now an isolated parcel of public land. Mr. Dumas later purchased the private property and has nominated the public land parcel for direct sale. The parcel is only accessible through Mr. Dumas’ property.

The BLM proposes to offer the land for direct sale to resolve the issue.

The following described public land in Garfield County has been examined and found suitable for sale under the authority of Sections 203 and 209 of FLPMA, as amended: Salt Lake Meridian, Utah T. 35 S., R. 3 E., Sec. 5, parcel A. The area described contains 5.27 acres, according to the official plat of survey of the said land, on file with the BLM. The proposed sale conforms with the BLM Kanab Field Office Resource Management Plan, approved in October 2008. There is no known mineral value in the parcel, so the mineral estate would also be conveyed, in accordance with Section 209 of FLPMA. The lands are identified as available for disposal and listed by the legal description in Appendix D on page A5–1. A parcel-specific environmental assessment (EA), document number DOI–BLM–UT–P020–2022–0013–EA, was prepared in connection with this realty action and may be viewed at https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2020901/510.

The land is suitable for direct sale under FLPMA, without competition, consistent with 43 CFR 2711.3–3(a)(4), as direct sales may be used ‘‘when in the opinion of the authorized officer, a competitive sale is not appropriate and the public interest would best be served by a direct sale[,]’’ including when ‘‘the adjoining ownership pattern and access indicate a direct sale is appropriate[.]’’ The parcel is only accessible through Mr. Dumas’ private property, and no other potential bidder currently has legal access to this parcel. It is also suitable for direct sale consistent with 43 CFR 2711.3–3(a)(5) because there is a need to resolve an inadvertent and unauthorized use of public lands, which are encumbered by privately constructed improvements.

Pursuant to the requirements of 43 CFR 2711.1–2(d), publication of this notice in the Federal Register will segregate the land from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws, including the mining laws, except for the sale provisions of FLPMA. Until completion of the sale, the BLM will no longer accept land use applications affecting this public land. The segregative effect will terminate upon issuance of a patent, publication in the Federal Register of termination of the segregation, or on October 27, 2025, unless extended by the BLM Utah State Director in accordance with 43 CFR 2711.1–2(d) prior to the termination date.

The conveyance document, if issued, will include the following terms, covenants, conditions, and reservations: 1. A reservation to the United States for ditches and canals constructed by the authority of the United States under the Act of Aug. 30, 1890; 2. Valid existing rights issued prior to conveyance; 3. An appropriate indemnification clause protecting the United States from claims arising out of the purchaser’s use, occupancy, or operations on the conveyed lands; 4. Additional terms and conditions that the authorized officer deems appropriate. The EA, appraisal, maps, mineral potential report, and environmental site assessment are available for review at the location listed in the ADDRESSES section earlier. Interested parties may submit, in writing, any comments concerning the sale, including notifications of any encumbrances or other claims relating to the parcel (see ADDRESSES). The BLM Utah State Director will review adverse comments regarding the parcel and may sustain, vacate, or modify this realty action, in whole or in part. In the absence of timely objections, this realty action will become the final determination of the Department of the Interior. In addition to publication in the Federal Register, the BLM will also publish this notice in The Insider newspaper, once a week, for three consecutive weeks. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comments, the BLM will make your entire comment—including your personal identifying information— publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. (Authority: 43 CFR 2711) Gregory Sheehan, Utah State Director. [FR Doc. 2023–23693 Filed 10–26–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4331–25–P Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 2, 9 & 16, 2023 NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Nov. 22, 2023 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

GARFIELD COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3260 (a50823): State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company, John Woodruff and Lawana Woodruff propose(s) using 0.9 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles North of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-2779 (a50851): Tim and Carol McGehee propose(s) using 0.0078 cfs OR 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile south of Hatch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. IRON COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3449 (a50845): Michael E. Vargas and Michelle E. Vargas Trust propose(s) using 0.0032 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from the Boiler Springs and Stream (2 mi. E. of Cedar Breaks N. M.) for DOMESTIC. WAYNE COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5511 (A83965): Erin Westenskow propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.312 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles SE of Teasdale) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 26 and NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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November 2, 2023

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Announcement of Position Wayne School District is accepting applications for the following position:

Prevention Coordinator The Prevention Coordinator performs routine work to support the development, design, coordination, and administration of positive behavior intervention and support, drug and alcohol prevention and intervention activities, mental health and wellness, truancy, attendance and suicide prevention in Wayne County. Expedited day-to-day processes related to providing direct services to all age groups within community agencies such as local community health and wellness clinics, juvenile justice, school districts, state agencies, and community coalitions.

Coordinates and assists with wellness surveys, prevention programs, strategies, interventions and policies. There is a link to the full job description on the district website at waynesd.org This position is considered full-time with benefits, but will need to be renewed each year. At this time, it is only guaranteed full-time for this school year. Interested individuals may fill out a written application at Wayne School District Office, or found online at https://www.waynesd.org/images/pdf/ Employment/Classified_Application.pdf Applications for any positions may be submitted in person or electronically to cory.anderson@ waynesd.org and/or jamie.webb@waynesd.org CLOSING DATE: Open until filled Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications. Applicants are considered on the basis of employment qualifications without regard to race, color, political affiliation, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, or disability.

Panguitch City Manager Employment Opportunity Position Announcements

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring for the following positions. For the application process and description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org Half-Time Computer Science Teacher at Panguitch Elementary Computer Science Para-Professional at Panguitch Elementary Remediation Specialist/Librarian at Panguitch High Part-Time Custodian at Bryce Valley High Part-Time Custodian at Boulder Elementary Head & Assistant Track Coach at Bryce Valley High Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers in Escalante Route Bus Driver in Boulder Para-Professionals/Aides at All Schools Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers SALARY: Please see 2023-2024 Garfield County School Districts Classified, District Office, and Certified Salary Schedules on the district website.

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

Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

Panguitch City is accepting applications for the position of city manager.

The city manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the city, overseeing all city departments, programs, and services, and providing leadership and guidance to city staff.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong background in finance and public administration, and a commitment to serving the community. A degree in public administration, finance, or equivalent experience acceptable by the Council is required.

Successful applicant must live within the Panguitch City limits or relocate to Panguitch City within three months.

This is a salary position with a benefit package.

The minimum salary is 65,000 annually but the salary range is open and dependent on qualifications and experience.

Panguitch City reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, and to waive any requirements set forth in this announcement.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm on November 9, 2023, at the Panguitch City office, 25 S 200 E, PO Box 75, Panguitch, UT 84759 or by email at panguitchcity@panguitch.com

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