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Celebrating Dark Skies

Intermountain Healthcare Will Require COVID-19 Vaccine for All Caregivers to Comply with Federal Vaccination Order SALT LAKE CITY ntermountain Healthcare, which cares for hundreds of thousands of patients throughout the Intermountain West – including those with Medicare and Medicaid – will require all of its caregivers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to comply with federal vaccination requirements announced by President Biden in September.

The Biden Administration issued the Path Out of the Pandemic COVID-19 Action Plan on September 9, 2021, requiring federal agencies to implement COVID-19 vaccination requirements in three areas, which all affect Intermountain: (1) companies that contract with the federal government; (2) employers with more than 100 employees; and (3) healthcare facilities that participate in Medicaid or Medicare.

In response to the federal action, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force published guidelines that emVaccine Requirement Cont'd on page 7

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A decade of inspiration and stewardship

October 25

Courtesy The Entrada Institute

Marci Milligan presents an Achievement Award on behalf of The Entrada Institute to Kate Magargal for her pioneering work in dark skies stewardship, during the October 2021 Heritage Starfest.

WAYNE COUNTY Dark Sky Tourism on the Colorado Plateau is healthy and growing. Wayne County’s Entrada Institute, Inc., a locally designated arts agency, began its work over a decade ago to help expand that economic and

New Partnership Assists CCAW Animal Welfare Goals sisting with the vet bills for TNRs when the services are performed by the Fremont River Veterinary Clinic. They also provide a feline FVRCP vaccine.

John Benson, who oversees CCAW’s TNR program, says, “Cats multiply almost as fast as rabbits.

We have seen many caregivers who started with only two cats and two years later had twenty or more. Smaller colonies keep the cats healthier and calmer.”

Benson adds, “Now that we are soon to open our new animal shelter, this assistance from Best Friends is particularly helpful and will allow our animal fixing and rescue programs to grow.”

Courtesy CCAW If you would like CCAW helps the local community spay assistance with and neuter cats, and financial assisgetting your cats tance is now available for locally perfixed, please call formed services.

435-491-2050 or visit our website.

For additional informa2015, totaling over 1,400 to date. We call this our Trap tion about adopting or helping Neuter Return or TNR pro- animals, call CCAW at (435) gram. We serve Wayne County 491-2050, email ccaw@xmisand the surrounding area, help- sion.com, or visit our website, ing anyone who asks whether www.colorcountryanimalwelfare.org. Our mission is to rethey have one cat or thirty.

We loan out our traps, as- duce the number of stray cats sist with large colonies, and and dogs in the Wayne County provide a voucher so the care- area and to advocate for the givers pay only $10 a cat. This welfare of all animals.

—Color Country Animal service also includes a rabies Welfare vaccine.

Best Friends is now asWAYNE COUNTY - Color Country Animal Welfare’s goal to reduce the number of unwanted cats just got easier thanks to a new partnership with the Fremont River Veterinary Clinic and Best Friends.

CCAW has been fixing over 100 cats a year since

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educational impact through delivery of cultural programming in science, humanities, arts and music. They supported Torrey Town’s efforts in becoming the first Utah community to receive IDA Dark Sky designation.

At the 9th Annual Heri-

Torrey Town Planning Commission October 28

by Susan O’ConnorWright TORREY – The October 28, 2021, Planning Commission meeting was preceded by a Public Hearing on the proposed Ordinance updates. Doug Robinson, in attendance, asked for clarifications regarding the following proposed changes: 1) Are manufactured homes, tiny homes, and trailers allowed? The key requirement is the dwelling be on a permanent foundation and meet International Building Code requirements. Various dwelling styles cannot be treated differently. They must also be taxed as real property. 2) He also asked for clarification of the proposed signage changes related to business wall signs.

Under the proposed changes there can be one wall sign per business that does not have to face a public street. 3) Number of allowed livestock per half acre of land. There are special situations where larger numbers of livestock are allowed to graze to help Torrey Planning Cont'd on page 7

tage Starfest in October, they announced awards for the efforts of those local program organizers and celebrated with Capitol Reef National Park several new partnerships created to meet the growing demand for night skies experiential op-

portunities in the region.

Kate Magargal received an Achievement Award for her pioneering work in dark skies Celebrating Dark Skies Cont'd on page 3

GARFIELD COUNTY Panguitch resident Art Cooper was honored for his many years of civic service at the Oct. 25 meeting of the Garfield County Commission. Cooper has held multiple elected and volunteer positions over the years, including Utah state legislator and Panguitch mayor.

In Commissioners’ reports: · Commissioner Jerry Taylor attended the Western Interstate Region (WIR) conference in Salt Lake City, an arm of National Association of Counties (NACO). · Plans have started for a 2022 Congressional Staff Briefing, typically held in Southern Utah mid-August, and hosting staff members and various legislative VIPs. · Garfield County is “pushing back” on Pres. Biden’s 6920 Proclamation restoring GSENM to its pre-2017 boundaries. · Congressional redistricting may result in a new map that puts Rep. Chris Stewart in a different district Commissioner Leland Pollock claims he is “pushing back” against that one as well.

Garfield Commission Cont'd on page 3

How to visit Utah’s public lands without loving them to death

Land managers and the outdoor recreation community think education needs to be part of getting outside.

by Alastair Lee Bitsóí, The Salt Lake Tribune

Courtesy National Park Service

A ranger looks at a sandstone wall with blue spray paint graffiti at Zion National Park.

In 2020, the park saw an uptick in graffiti, forcing park leaders to make a plea on social media for visitors to not leave their 'mark' and to report any information about those who've damaged park resources and facilities.

KANAB - Whether it is Arches, Zion, Bryce, Bears Ears or Grand Staircase, is it possible to love a landscape to death?

That was the question at the annual Utah Outdoor Recreation Summit in Kanab, where outdoor recreation industry experts discussed how to visit a place with respect, how to market and campaign

tourism, getting children and families outside, and being a good steward of Utah’s public lands.

Tourism teaches people to love the land and it’s a boon to local economies but it also comes with problems.

Mass tourism degrades fragile landscapes and visitors to Utah’s redrock country sometimes vandalize or loot

archeological sites. Land managers and the outdoor recreation community think education needs to be a critical part of getting outside.

The outdoor recreation industry in Utah generates about $6 billion annually, according to Pitt Grewe, executive director for the Public Lands Cont'd on page 7

UPCOMING EVENTS...

Veteran's Day November 11, 2021

Panguitch Annual Holiday Craft Fair

November 12, 2021 Garfield County Fair Building 10am - 5pm

FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA

THURS. NOV. 4 - WED. NOV. 10

Sunny but cool Thursday through the weekend, highs in upper 50s, low 60s. Then partly cloudy starting Monday, chilling a little more on Wednesday, high in low 50s. Lows in mid 20s. Breezy.

Another belief of mine; that everyone else my age is an adult, whereas I am merely in disguise.

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Bicknell Building Permit Protocol

Recently, several questions have been asked about the building permit process for Bicknell Town. Here is the process which we have streamlined significantly, and answers to common building questions.

1. Applicants need to pick up a building application at the Bicknell Town office. Carrie Brinkerhoff is at the town office from 10-2 every Tuesday and Thursday.

2. Once completed by applicants, these applications and surveys can be delivered to either Rhett Jackson (435-691-1622), Marjorie Taylor (435-691-1373) or Sharon Cowley (435-4252451), all members of the Bicknell Planning and Zoning Commission. These individuals will examine the application and questionnaire to make sure the proposed building meets Bicknell code. Any one of these three individuals can recommend approval of a building applications.

3. They will then deliver the recommended application to Eric Torgerson, county building inspector, who will approve or deny the application, add the fees that must be paid, and pass it to Mayor Noreen Johnson (435-691-1710) or Councilman Kerry Stevens (435-691-4751) who will give final approval on behalf of Bicknell Town.

4. The completed application will then be available for pickup at the Town Hall.

5. It is our goal to complete the entire building application within 14 days from the time the applicant first delivers the completed application to a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Here are some guidelines to help you with your building projects.

WHEN A BUILDING PERMIT IS REQUIRED: Building permits are required for anyone intending to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system. Permits are not required for small jobs or remodeling which does not require modification of electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems, or altering of support beams or means of egress. Permits are not required for the following: 1. One story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds; playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet.

2. Fences not over 6 feet high 3. Retaining walls not over 4 feet high from bottom of footing to top of wall 4. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below and which are not part of an accessible route.

SETBACKS AND SIZE OF LOTS AND HOUSES: New homes in Bicknell must be at least 600 square feet and the building lot must be at least ½ acre. Only one home can be on a building lot. Front and back setbacks must be 24 feet and side setbacks must be at least 12 feet.

WATER: Building permit applicants should understand how culinary and irrigation water work in Bicknell. Culinary water is for drinking and household use and not irrigation use. Irrigation water is provided by Fremont Irrigation Company and can only be used if you own or rent at least one share of water.

Steve Albrecht, Chair, Bicknell Planning and Zoning Commission

Torrey Town Crier

In response to the Torrey Town Criers calls in the Insider“Let’s Talk” and his request to “Verify Information about the Friends of Torrey Organization” might I step out on a limb here and suggest that Mr. Barrett may want to verify the source of the voices he is hearing?

Adus F. Dorsey II, Torrey

Food for Thought...

Looking Into the Facts

With all due respect to Mr. Gardner of Boulder, I think it would be prudent before calling something "tyranny" that he looks into all of the facts rather than cherry-picking the pieces most likely to fit his particular framing of events.

In reference to his letter of October 28....From the top, the things for which he thinks Americans should blanch: The" ongoing 'crisis' at the border" is a complex problem that involves impoverished and war-stricken people fleeing violence and drug cartels. It was not invented by the current administration and it wasn't improved by the past one."Decades-high inflation" is one result of international trade being seriously damaged by the ongoing interruptions caused by the pandemic, which was, itself, helped along by the misinformation and lies generated by the previous administration. Had it been addressed sooner, we would not likely be dealing with the fallout. A "humiliating conclusion in Afghanistan" that was entirely negotiated between the Taliban and then-president Trump. Biden was locked into an agreement that was flawed from the get-go and not of his doing. "Needless deaths of Marines in Kabul"-- eleven Marines tragically died.

I'm not sure, however, exactly how this suicide bomber attack can be laid at the President's feet, but if anyone's counting, 63 Marines died in Afghanistan while Trump was president.

Mr. Gardner thinks vaccine and mask mandates by executive order are "unconstitutional". It's debatable. Public health, when a large portion of the public is more than willing to see the rest of the public die of a preventable disease certainly calls for some kind of action.Constitutionality is a slippery slope...

The spending packages that the Biden administration have proposed are huge.. Almost huge enough to drag America kicking and screaming into the 21st Century. Way too many aspects to go into, but paid Parental leave, which the US is the only industrialized country in the world that doesn't guarantee paid parental leave, is one. And infrastructure---the country is so far behind in maintaining roads and bridges and everything else that what's being proposed won't actually be enough. I'm not going to itemize all this—the information is out there for anyone who cares to look into it.

Critical Race Theory makes a cameo appearance in Mr. Gardner's letter. It is generally taught in Law School, not at your local elementary or high school, but that's not a problem if you're looking for scary things to say to white people.

The last issue I'm going to address is the right wing apparently setting its hair on fire over Attorney General Garland's recent memo concerning threats of violence to school administrators and other public officials. Mr. Gardner states that " The Justice Department's effort to silence concerned parents is shameful...." So it's important to point out that the Justice Department is in NO WAY attempting to silence parents or anyone else, as the memo clearly states in its very first sentences. Garland has repeated again and again that his memo was focused on violence and violent threats levied against school officials, and was not aimed at parents vocalizing their areas of disagreement with school boards."The memorandum makes clear the parents are entitled and protected by the First Amendment to have vigorous debates. The Justice Department is not interested in that question at all," he said." But again, if you're wanting to get people all riled up, leaving out this very important aspect of the issue is one way to do it.

Gwendolyn Zeta, Escalante

Real Source of Tyranny?

One person, President or otherwise, can’t unify people who have cemented themselves into their own silos and do not genuinely want to consider other points of view. Paraphrasing an old communication textbook, “Unity, by definition, is a two-way process, and it requires good skills and good will.”

The responsibility to unify is on us.

Peg Smith, Boulder

Panguitch and Vacation Rentals

Recently the Panguitch City Council has been working to address the problems with vacation rentals. This is a set of suggestions that I have come up with but was not able to present at the last council meeting. There are many problems facing us that need to be dealt with in the near future. This is my take on what needs to be done.

Panguitch is going to change and there is nothing we can do about it, but we can control how it changes.

We have a group of outside investors who want to build seven vacation rentals in an established residential area. Nobody that I've talked to thinks this a good idea. The buildings will be built by outside contractors, and even if they get a husband and wife management team, the place will be vacant a large part of the year, and I doubt if they will spend much on upkeep during the times it's not making money. All the city will get is the tax money, but is it worth the inconvenience to the people who are living in the area now. Especially when all the profits will go out of state.

In spite of what has been said I think that Panguitch was chosen in part because it was an easy target.

We need to establish density guidelines. I propose that we divide the town into zones, maybe four zones starting from Main and center streets, and also the housing developments. Then subtracting the commercial zones and the existing short term rental properties in residential areas. Then only issuing permits up to the capacity of each zone. I also think that only local residents should be able to have short term rentals. We must also make sure to protect our home businesses while we're doing this.

I think we need to establish a moratorium on new rentals while we sort this out.

What the town really needs is some modern motels. Some of the existing ones are being used as long term rentals. The sheriff's office has responded to an excessive number of calls to one motel in the North part of town. It is my understanding that a lot of the tenants are homeless people from up North. I propose that we should do what a lot of cities have done and after a certain number of calls charge the property owner. That would encourage the owners to rent to a better class of people. We also need to inspect the motels on a regular basis. Some people have told me that they would sleep in their cars rather than stay in a motel here. Reading online reviews leads me to believe that there are a lot of health and building code violations that need to be corrected.

A lot of my rancher friends are worried about what will happen to agriculture here when the older generation dies off. A lot of property will probably be sold off for housing developments. We can see that happening now. As it stands, the future of Panguitch is probably tied to the tourist industry We need to attract those people who can work remotely. But first we need to come up with affordable housing. The tourist industry in seasonal, but to make the town thrive we need to have year-round jobs.

Casey Charles, Panguitch

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Be Doers Not Complainers

I have been an educator, Coach, City Council member, School board member, volunteer at the prison, an employer and an employee and what I see a lot of is people complaining instead of doing.

I have seen a lot of things done in my community by doers. A track, baseball complex, rodeo grounds and even a Stake Center.

If you want your students to be better students, maybe you should help them to change their study habits, instead of complaining about the system or the teacher.

If you want them to be better athletes, maybe you should help some way with the program, instead of complaining about it and the coach.

If you want your schools, community, churches to be better, just maybe we should help instead of complaining. Anyone can help some way, time, money, or experience. Help with funding a student or project. There are always a way to help, maybe just being involved.

We all need help someway. Don’t expect someone to do it all for you. Get in and help and become doers not complainers.

J. Frank Houston, Panguitch Utah

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November 4, 2021 Celebrating Dark Skies Cont'd from page 1

education and stewardship.

In a statement in response to her award, Magargal said, “Being a steward of the night means that you invest in the human relationship with the stars, the bats, the mountain lions, good sleep, and many other elements of the dark hours. We are constantly learning more about how this ongoing and ancient relationship plays out in our ecosystems, our cultures, and our bodies.

For us humans, these dark hours give us needed time for rest, reflection, and fellowship.

For the rest of the living world, the night is an important time for migration, hunting, rejuvenation, and so much more.

Stewards of the night are people who pay special attention to what humans need to do to maintain and restore the night.

They pay close attention to our relationship with the night and take action to mend and grow that relationship on behalf of everyone. Through the action of stewards, Knowledge of how to further cultivate the human relationship with the night will grow, and the future of night on Earth will be safer,

Heritage Starfest 2021 Award Recipients Kate Magargal: Achievement Award Larry Johnson & Annette Lamb: HSF Program Management & Dark Sky Monitoring Gary Pankow & Barb Walkush: HSF Program Management & Dark Sky Monitoring Tyler Ward: HSF Program Management & Dark Skies Monitoring Mary Bedingfield-Smith: Torrey Dark Skies Designation & Community Lights Program Lori Rome, Chief of Interpretation: Capitol Reef National Park HSF Program Management & Driving Future Partnership Opportunities Sue Fritzke, Superintendent: Capitol Reef National Park HSF Program Management & Driving Future Partnership Opportunities Canyon Daley: Youth Leadership

healthier, and more sustainable.”

A new observatory named in honor of local astronomer Linton Rohr is amongst those plans to promote public education, a day time solstice installation is being designed for the park in Teasdale and finally new internships with the University of Utah’s Dark Skies minor program will round out expanded annual events and facilities.

While local businesses continue to benefit from tourism growth, which has gone

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Are you interested in making a difference in Wayne County?

Would you like to be able to meet new people, learn some great skills, and make some money at the same time?

We are now signing people up for the Wayne County 2022 EMT class being held right here in Bicknell. You will need to sign up by November 19th, 2021. Classes will start January 7th and go till April 2nd, every Friday night from 6pm-10pm & all day on Saturday’s. There will be a NREMT Certification completion bonus, as well as a two-year commitment completion bonus. You will also need to pass a background check & a drug test.

If interested in signing up & committing to being an EMT for Wayne County, please call or

from around 850,000 visitors annually to more than 1.2 million in 2021, the continued success in this market sector heightens employee and housing challenges in local gateway communities.

Those wanting to help support the Linton Rohr Observatory construction or cultural center capitol campaign efforts can reach out to the Entrada Institute by emailing them at info@entradainstitute.org.

—The Entrada Institute

email Jeanie Webster at (cell) 435-690-0262 (email) jeanie@wayne.utah.gov or Teresa at (office) 435-836-1308. Feel free to like and share and tag, anyone that might be interested!

The Entrada Institute’s First-Ever Virtual Friendraiser TORREY - On Saturday November 6, at 6:00 p.m., the Entrada Institute will host its first-ever Virtual Friendraiser.

Don’t miss the excitement as Entrada announces new programs, hosts live and silent auctions, and gives you the opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new ones.

“In so many ways, 2021 has been an eventful year for us,” says Marci Milligan, president of the Entrada Institute.

“We were able to offer all of our longtime favorite programs like the Torrey Chamber Music Festival, Blues and Views, and the Bicknell International Film Festival, while also introducing new events like Classic Conversations and the Cowboy Way poetry and western music event.”

Milligan explains that a combination of growing audience size and social-distancing requirements prompted Entrada to begin webcasting many of its programs. As the board of directors started discussing how to stage a Friendraiser during a time when many people are reluctant to attend in-person events, they landed on the idea of a virtual “Friendraiser.”

“We all look forward to the time when we can once again get together in person,” says Don Gomes, Entrada’s vice president. “In the interim, though, we’re confident this will be a great alternative.”

The event will feature Entrada’s annual awards ceremony, during which it recognizes the contributions made by supporters, volunteers, and community members. This year’s award recipients include Sue Fritzke, the superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park, as well as the Torrey Chamber Music Festival, Tree Utah, and AmeriCorps.

Other aspects of the event include updates on Entrada’s new winter programming, progress on its Capital Campaign, and dual announcements about the new Dark Skies Partnership with the University of Utah and the new writing workshops and writer-in-residence program sponsored by the Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundation.

Gomes is particularly enthusiastic about the live and silent auctions, noting, “It wouldn’t be an Entrada Friendraiser if we didn’t have some

great stuff to auction off!” Items include a vintage Guild acoustic guitar, a ukulele and gig bag, a week’s stay in a private apartment in Paris (airfare not included), signed posters from past years of the Bicknell International Film Festival, and a special Wayne County hike with Utah’s first Poet Laureate, David Lee, that also includes two nights’ stay at the Entrada house. Other items include special VIP tickets for selected Entrada events, including Blues and Views, BIFF, the Torrey Chamber Musical Festival, the Cowboy Way, and Arts and the Park.

Milligan predicts fastpaced fun for all. “We’re going to pack all of this into an hour.

And you can do it all sitting at your computer in your own home!” Tickets are $25 per household for the Fall Friendraiser alone or $50 for the Friendraiser and two bonus tickets for Entrada’s first annual Spring Fling, which will include a reading and private reception in Torrey with a well-known regional author. To learn more or buy tickets, visit www.entradainstitute.org.

—The Entrada Institute

Join the 2021 Christmas Bird Count at Bryce Canyon National Park

The winter citizen science tradition is celebrating its 122nd year BRYCE - On Saturday, December 18th nature lovers and birders of all levels of experience will gather at Bryce Canyon National Park to participate in the world’s longest running citizen bird census. The National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count, now in its 122nd year, is an annual event that brings together volunteers across the United States, South America, Canada, and distant Pacific islands, to assist scientists in assessing the health of bird populations.

This year’s event will

be modified to occur entirely outdoors. The event is free and will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center. Beginners will be paired with experienced birders, and groups will be provided with everything needed to conduct the count within the fifteenmile radius assigned to the park. Following the morning count, a t-shirt will be provided, thanks to the Bryce Canyon Natural History Association.

Currently, the park is looking for volunteers to help with the 2021 count. If you

are interested in participating, please contact Ranger Peter Densmore by phone at 435-834-4744 or by e-mail at peter_densmore@nps.gov.

Those who volunteer will receive free park admission. Additionally, those in the local area who would like to contribute data by counting from their home feeders are invited to contact the park as well.

Additional information can also be obtained by visiting go.nps.gov/brycebirdcount, or by calling 435-8344744.

—National Park Service

Garfield Commission

the other three lots are each over 20 acres and zoned Commercial. The proposed roads will be dedicated to the county following the first year of being maintained by the developer.

The subdivision amendment was simply a joining of contiguous lots on property around Panguitch Lake. The joining mitigates existing property line/setback issues and simplifies access.

The CUP was for a shortterm rental at Panguitch Lake.

In other business, the Commission approved: · Low bid for engineering testing on the Operating Room addition at the hospital; · Mammoth Creek Fire

Dept’s board member replacement; · Assistance for half the cost of repairing the AC/heating system in Escalante’s new Senior Center. The City was billed $4K for the repair. · Business license for Rex Rock, an Escalante general contractor.

The Commission closed the public meeting to go into executive session to discuss personnel and potential litigation.

The Garfield County Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month starting at 10 a.m.

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Public Works, Dave Dodds: The Airport Lane bridge project in Panguitch is being prepped but dependent on weather if it can start before next spring.

Planning, Kaden Figgins: Figgins presented three items, all recommended for approval by Planning & Zoning: a minor lot subdivision in the Bryce Valley area, an amendment to a subdivision, and a Conditional Use Permit. The Commission approved all three items.

The minor lot consists of four lots on 121.6 acres, north of Fosters. Lot 4 is a lagoon;

Announcing ESCALANTE BRANCH New Extended Hours!

Monday through Friday 10am-4pm

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Sergio Vasquez Leon of Tropic enrolls at the University of Utah

SALT LAKE CITY - Sergio Vasquez Leon, of Tropic, UT, is among the 5,361 students who make up the University of Utah's Class of 2025 - the largest freshmen class in school history. Vasquez Leon's major is listed as Undeclared Pre Law BA. Enrollment of first-time freshmen increased 19.6% from fall 2020 and is the first class of over 5,000 students at the U. Last fall, first-time freshmen increased 5.5%.

"This is an incredible and exciting milestone for the University of Utah," Taylor Randall, university president. "It speaks to the value and quality we offer and reflects our solid reputation as one of the nation's top public research universities. I am pleased to welcome all our students-new and continuing-and look forward to seeing all they will accomplish at the U."

Overall enrollment increased 4.2% to 34,424-up from 33,047 in fall 2020. The number of new transfer students also increased, up 2.3% to 1,448. The university also saw record highs in undergraduate and graduate enrollment with graduate students up 2.3% and undergraduates up 4.8%.

"We are excited to welcome our largest class to Imagine U," said Dan Reed, senior vice president of Academic Affairs. "The enthusiasm of our faculty, staff and students for the fall educational experience is extraordinary."

The U also enrolled historically high numbers of domestic students of color, international students and both in-state and out-of-s Steve Robinson, senior associate vice president for Enrollment Management, attributes the tremendous

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growth to recognition of the quality of a degree from the U, a new scholarship award strategy and extensive outreach to new students.

"The fact that we continued to significantly grow our enrollment throughout a pandemic demonstrates that we are succeeding in expanding access to the U," said Robinson. "It's clear the U continues to be an academic destination, not only in Utah but nationally and increasingly internationally as well."

This is the first class admitted to the U since launching a two-year pilot study on a test-optional admissions process. Robinson said most students still chose to submit a test score as part of their application and that average GPA remained about the same.

"This tells us that, so far, going test-optional has not impacted the academic preparation of our student applicants," said Robinson. "As a top research institution and a leader of our state, we continue to have a competitive admissions process which attracts those ready for transformative, engaged learning experiences."

—Merit Pages News

November 4, 2021

PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

Ladies Cross Country Wins 7th State THE LADY CATS RUN WILD AT THE STATE CROSS COUNTRY AND WIN THEIR 7th STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. THE CATS WERE RUNAWAY WINNERS POSTING A 21 POINT SCORE. SECOND PLACE WAS THE BRYCE VALLEY MUSTANGS WITH 40 POINTS. ADELAIDE ENGLESTEAD AND TABI HENRIE RAN 1 AND 2, WITH A TIME OF 19:35.7 AND 19:35.8 A MINUTE AND 10 SECONDS AHEAD OF THE THIRD PLACE RUNNER. Lacey Marshall, the only senior, came in 7th and a fine finish by DJ Henrie in the 11th position.

The Lady Cats are returning 3 of their top runners and have a real good group of younger runners.

These girls are running at 6:00 in the morning to prepare for this race. Three of the runners are also on the volleyball team. Their coach Danny Yardley runs with the team and has a great rapport with the team and has been their longtime coach.

Congratulations to the Bryce Valley Boys team, taking the Boys Cross Country, with Brock Syrett leading the way with a scalding 17:04 time. That is one of the fastest times in the state this year.

THE LADY CATS VOLLEYBALL TEAM HAD A GREAT STATE MEET, GOING INTO THE FINALS WITH A RECORD OF 9 TO 1. IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP, THE CATS FACED A MIRROR IMAGE OF THEMSELVES, IN ICS. NO BIG PLAYERS, BUT A TEAM OF VERY GOOD PLAYERS AND NO WEAKNESS. In the first two sets the Cats kept the games close but just could not quite catch up. In the second game the score board went out and it was hard to follow the score. The third game it was all Cats and as the game went along you could see the Cats gain confidence and they won 25 to 18. Their fourth game was more of the same with the Cats always playing catch up and came up a little short. ICS was a 2A team and along with Monticello are back in 1A. The games were really exciting, with both teams making spectacular plays and a lot of long rallies. ICS was able to hit the corner shot, where the Cats shots seemed all one or two inches outside. In my opinion our team may be the best all-around team we have had, with no weak spots. The Coaches Norris’s did a great job on this year's team.

The Cats had a great fall season with second in Baseball, first in Girls Cross Country and second in Volleyball. Up next winter sports, Boys and Girls basketball and wrestling. Look for more championships.

Garfield County School District Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Child Find Notification

In accordance with Part B requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 04 and with the Utah State Board of Education Special Education Rules, Garfield County School District offers free assessments and evaluation for children, aged birth through 21 whose parents, teachers, or others suspect of having an identifiable disability.

Garfield School District is committed to ensuring that those students are identified, located, and evaluated, regardless of the severity of the disability, to identify if the student is in need of special education and related services. This child find requirement and practice also applies to those students enrolled in private schools.

If you suspect that a child who is not currently receiving special education services is in need of an evaluation to determine if that need exists, please contact either Phoebe Wiseman, Garfield School District Special Education Director at 435-676-8821 or the special education teacher at your neighborhood school.

Cole Partridge Selected for U.S. Junior Pan American Gymnastics Team

What’s Hangin’?

Wayne Middle School Goes Rappelling

by Lacey Brown

USA Gynmanstics has announced the team that will represent the U.S. in men's artistic gymnastics at the 2021 Junior Pan American Games set to take place November 25-December 5, 2021, in Cali, Colombia.

Cole Partridge (above, left), a junior at Bountiful High School, has been selected for the team. He is the grandson of Glen and Kaelyn Partridge of Panguitch. His parents are Corbin Partiridge and Lori Esplin.

Photo by Mrs. Williams

WAYNE MIDDLE SCHOOL - The eighth graders went rappelling and rock climbing on October 1, at Lions Head in Teasdale, Utah.

The students went for PE class. They were chaperoned by CapStudent Editor Interview itol Reef Adventures and Mike Hinkle. When they got there they

by Skye Davis, WMS Student Editor started up a trail, then a small group took a path that led to a miracuWAYNE MIDDLE SCHOOL- When the eighth lous view, while another started to gear up and started rock climbing graders went rappelling. Sadly, I didn’t get to go and I and rappelling.

Most hadn’t been before, here are some thoughts from some of questioned one of my friends, Darrel H. about the trip.

Q. “How was the rock climbing trip?” those people. It was Brakehl B.'s first time and her favorite part was A. “I enjoyed it a lot, and would definitely do it going off the edge at the first. She really enjoyed going and didn’t again.” think it was hard or scary.

Q. “Was this the first time you went rappelling?”

It was also Jake C.'s first time going. He was scared of the A. “Yes. I thought it was thrilling, but also just a little whole thing because he is terrified of heights. Jake said, “It wasn’t really hard, just scary.” His favorite part was going back down after scary.”

Q. “What was the experience like?” the rock climb.

A. “It was scary, at first, but once I got into the straps The weather was sunny and a little chilly, but nice. It was a great time to just hang out with each other and have good laughs. and started climbing it was awesome.”

Q. “Would you go again?”

Thanks to Mike Hinkel and Capitol Reef Adventures for letting the A. “Definitely worth it! I would go again.” eighth graders do a fun activity.

November 4, 2021

Wills, Trusts, and More

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Terri Schiavo and Living Wills In 2005, the nation watched as the fate of Terri Schiavo was decided by a court. For all of the medical knowledge, legal wrangling, and family anguish expended over the fate of Terri Schiavo, the most pivotal question remains unanswered forever: Would the Florida woman want to go on living in a vegetative state?

That mystery could have been solved with a simple piece of paper -- a living will written by Terri Schiavo making clear how she would want to be treated medically if she no longer could communicate. A living will would have made her wishes known whether or not to be kept on artificial life support or nutrition. Lacking a living will, Terri Schiavo’s husband, her parents, a succession of judges, the Florida Legislature, Gov. Jeb Bush, and even Congress had to intervene to decide whether she should live or die 15 years after collapsing in her home.

As competent adults, we have the right to make decisions in advance as to whether or not we would like to decline life support when it is clear that death is imminent or a state of coma becomes permanent. Today, life support systems can keep an individual's body alive for years, even if the brain is no

by Jeffery J. McKenna longer functioning.

While the highly charged Terri Schiavo case may be unusual for the bitter legal battle it spawned, it highlights a widespread problem. Even though all 50 states have laws recognizing living wills, many people have not taken advantage of their right to state their desires in a valid, legal document.

If there is no legal document in place, fights can readily ensue over administering expensive medical care that patients may not want, intrusive court actions to make the most personal of choices, and family battles at an already trying time.

In 1990, the U.S. Supreme Court recognized a patient's constitutional right to refuse life support. However, it is estimated that only one in five adults has written a living will, according to Partnership for Caring, an advocacy group for improving end-of-life care.

A living will and health care power of attorney put the choice of life or death where it belongs - with the individual. Making your wishes known in a living will and health care power of attorney is the best way to avoid the kind of wrenching battle that was waged over Terri Schiavo.

The long legal battle between Terri Schiavo’s husband and her parents can teach us one impor-

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PANGUITCH OFFICE AT 46 NORTH MAIN STREET TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AND AROUND GARFIELD COUNTY. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 20 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW. BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM, he would enjoy hearing from you. tant lesson: make your wishes known regarding health care. A living will and health care power of attorney ensure that others will know your wishes, because your wishes will be documented.

Dad: Max! Why didn't you answer me when I called you?

Max: I didn't hear you, Dad. Dad: What do you mean you didn't hear me?

Max does not respond.

Dad: How many times didn't you hear me?

Max: I don't know, maybe three or four times.

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Growing Up

PUNishment

The husband is talking to his wife regarding their very He has been a jogger for young son. three years running.

"I think he's ready to start using the computer. He just said 'Google'!"

Blue Pants

She asked, "Do these blue pants make my butt look bigger?"

And I said, "I don't think it's the BLUE."

Today's Thought

When one barber cuts another's hair, which one does the talking?"

sudoku

Patti's six-year-old daughter Taryn stood in front of the bathroom mirror looking at herself. Her parents always told her how much she looked like them. "You have Daddy's eyes," Patti said. Taryn removed her shirt, pointed to her chest and said, "And I have Daddy's boobs."

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

All the Necessities

You don't need anything more when you have the four primary food groups: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, and chocolate truffles.

Proving Her Wrong

My wife complains that I over-analyze everything but these graphs & charts show that I don't.

This week's answers on page 10

THEME: BASKETBALL ACROSS 1. Repeating word on South Pacific map 5. Bro's sibling 8. Dashboard abbr.

11. Fusses 12. *Basketball slam 13. Go "Boo!" 15. Boisterous play 16. Upper hand 17. Part of mortise joint 18. *Unopposed attempt to score (2 words) 20. "The Famous Five" children's writer Blyton 21. *Basketball player Bojan Bogdanovic or Drazen Petrovic 22. "Mares eat ____" or "does eat ____," sing.

23. One who covers in silver, e.g.

26. Figure 30. Be ill 31. Part of "panther" 34. Capital of Latvia 35. Like helium 37. Quilting party 38. Analyze 39. Dehydrated 40. Litter of piglets 42. Down Under bird 43. a.k.a. aardvark 45. Provincial governor in ancient Persia 47. Argo propeller 48. Subway in Paris 50. Conclusion starter 52. *Made basket (2 words) 56. Not a soul 57. Like animal near extinction 58. Greek sandwich 59. Bandages 60. Arabian bigwig 61. Answer to "Shall we?"

62. Bar offering 63. *It sends a basketball game to overtime 64. Highland tongue

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1. Vomit 2. Sensory input 3. It wasn't built in a

4. Characteristic to consider 5. Traditional scarf/ headdress 6. Brick of precious metal 7. Place at an angle 8. Indian princess 9. Circus trainer's poker 10. '80s band "____ At Work" 12. Remove antlers 13. Titanic propeller 14. *Shaquille O'Neal and Wilt Chamberlain, e.g.

19. Halloween option 22. Not their 23. 1/100th of a rupee 24. Wrinkle-prone natural fabric 25. Warning 26. ____-do-well 27. Part of a stair 28. Old World lizard 29. *Fast-break ____

32. Skier's aid 33. Part of H.M.S. 36. *Reward after missed shot 38. *Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy, e.g.

40. Away's partner 41. Stable worker 44. Relieves 46. On/off type of switch 48. *____ Hurricanes 49. Creepy 50. Work very hard 51. Use a whetstone 52. Worry without necessity 53. Deed hearing 54. A in A&E Network 55. *The Phoenix Suns did it in the 2021 NBA Finals 56. *Professional basketball league

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O bituaries Ilene Blood ANGLE/ANTIMONY - Ilene Howes Blood passed away in her home on October 29, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Ilene was born on June 6, 1948 in Richfield, Utah to Angus LaVee and Raeala Brown Howes. She was the oldest of 6 daughters. Her younger sisters are Ireta King (deceased), Ethellynn Sims, Becky Cornelius, Glenna Kennedy, and Calene Francisco.

Ilene graduated from Piute High School in 1966. She married Layne Blood on November 27, 1968 in the St. George Temple. Ilene was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She actively served in the Church throughout her life, and her favorite callings were working with the children in Primary.

Ilene and Layne lived in Cedar City for the first 14 years of their marriage. They have lived in Angle, Utah for the past 39 years, where they raised their family. Ilene worked faithfully beside her husband throughout her life. She loved to serve others. Ilene was most happy when she was surrounded by her grandchildren and supporting them in their activities.

Ilene is survived by her husband, Layne; and her two children, Michelle (Brandon) Benson, Taylorsville; and Travas (Monique) Blood, Angle. She has 9 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister.

The funeral will be held in the Antimony LDS Chapel on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 11:00 am where friends may call from 9:00-10:30 am. Burial will be in the Blood Family Cemetery in Angle, Utah. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary. com

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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Hope you had a lot of kids at your home halloween.

Living on Main St. with only one home occupied per block, they have found greener fields to go to. I guess I am really losing it, I missed the Elementary school annual Halloween parade for the first time ever.

I don’t know what I was doing but I really spaced it out, next year for sure. We went up to the State Volleyball games on Saturday and our daughter Shawn handed out the goodies. My friend Greg Payne had a great idea, why not have Halloween on the last Saturday of October instead of moving it every year to the last day in October? We do that for Thanksgiving, it is on the fourth Thursday of November, why not?

The Sub for Santa program has their lists ready and would like those that will need some help to get them in early.

Many of our businesses will be closed in December and a number of people will be out of work (call Pat at 676-2418).

If you or someone you know needs a little help this year please ask. The Bishops have forms to fill out as well as Elaine Baldwin and Pat Oetting. We are private so please don’t be concerned that everyone will know. Who cares anyway? The kids need to have a nice Christmas please let us help.

It was a great day at the ball games, but I got scared, they don’t sell tickets anymore, you have to do it on your phone, which I don’t have a clue how to do. However, the young lady at the ticket window did the chore for us. It would have been a lot easier for her if I would have paid in cash.

November is packed with a lot of important dates, other than my birthday. Tuesday was election day, hopefully you got your ballot in. Sunday we go off daylight saving time and if you don’t like it getting dark at 6:00 try 5:00 in another month. But you do get another

hour of sleep, make sure you change your clocks, or you might go to church real early. Thursday the 11th will be Veterans Day, the Elementary school will have a program to honor all Veterans in our area. That evening the American Legion of Panguitch will be having their annual Veterans dinner. It is at the Senior Center. All Veterans and current active National Guard and Guard Veterans, their spouses or guests and all deceased Veterans wives are welcome.

Friday and Saturday the 12th and 13th will be the Annual Christmas Craft show. It will be held at the Fair Building, so come early for the best deals. Santa will have a candy booth there and all funds will go to the Sub for Santa fund.

Then on the 19th and 20th you are invited to the annual Festival of Trees and it will be held also at the Fair Building. On the 19th at 6:00 to 8:00 you can walk among the trees and pick out your favorite. On the 20th from 9:00 to 10:30 trees will be on display and at 11:00 there will be a live Auction for the trees. All proceeds will be donated to the Garfield Memorial Hospital.

The following week, we will be hosting our 12th annual Thanksgiving dinner and it will be at the Senior Center and hopefully will start at 12:30. There won’t be any meals on wheels that week, so come and have a hot meal, all are welcome, especially small families, with kids. To finish off the month, the 1st Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will have their Christmas dinner on the 30th and it will begin at 6:30.

Santa will be there and the kids will present a program.

The 2nd and 3rd wards will also have their Christmas activities but in December. Well November will keep you busy and give you something to do.

The best kept secret in the sports world is that the World Series is on. It is between the Boston Red Sox and the

Houston Astros. Small market teams don’t draw much attention. As of Sunday Boston leads the series, 3 to 2 games, however the series goes back to Houston on Tuesday and the series will be over by this printing. College football will be over within another month, till the bowl games start.

I think I have heard the champion whiner of all times.

No matter what good the government does, they find someone to cry about it. A couple of years ago, Panguitch replaced all of our street lights with LED lights, which are brighter and last a long time at a much less cost for power.

Well in Provo they are doing the same thing and the news station found a woman who was complaining the lights were too bright. She said that she lived in a rural area, not in the big city and wanted the old lights put back, WAA! Our COVID count is still up in Garfield Co. in the last two weeks we have had 33 new cases. The State has had 550,000 cases and 3,208 deaths. The country is averaging 80,000 new cases each

day, but the death count is down below 1,600 for the first time since Sept. Those that have had your two shots in the county, Moderna booster shots are available at the health center on Center Street, call them for an appointment. Those of you that got the J&J single shot, it is advised that you mix the booster shot with a Moderna booster. The only way this virus will be wiped out is to have everyone vaccinated.

So many people have died because they believe what is on social networks, it is so sad.

The President is in Paris, meeting with the 20 members of other countries. His idea that all corporations that are in foreign countries to avoid paying taxes, will be taxed at 15%. His idea was met with all in favor, however it will be interesting if it really goes into effect.

(From the song Chapel Bells) The Chapel Bells are ringing, in our small country town, Betty Brown has passed away.

Mack O.

Change The wind is getting colder, Leaves blown off the trees, Gold has fallen on the ground And mountains are turning white.

Harvests have come in, Livestock come to pasture, The world is settling in Getting ready for winter.

—Jillian Fahey

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LegaL Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TORREY TOWN Torrey Town will hold a public hearing for a Control of Backflow and Cross Connections Ordinance. The hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. on November 11, 2021 at the Torrey Town Pavilion, 75 E. 100 No. This public hearing will be held during the town’s regularly scheduled town board meeting. A copy of the tentative ordinance is available for review at the town office, located at 75 East 100 North Torrey, Utah. It can also be viewed on the Torrey Website. www.torreyutah.gov.

Everyone is welcome to attend this public hearing.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 28 and NOVEMBER 4, 2021

NOTICE OF COMMENT PERIOD CELLCO/VERIZON CANNONVILLE MONOPOLE Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 126- foot monopole at the approx. vicinity of 185 East 200 S, Cannonville, Garfield County, CO 84718. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Lauren, l.lanoux@trileaf.com, 1515 Des Peres Road, Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63131, 314-997-6111 ext. 817.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 4, 2021

NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Nov. 24, 2021 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 841146300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5454 (A82942): Jennifer Holmstead, Rulon J Nye propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (Teasdale area) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 97-2478 (A82952): Rick Howell propose(s) using 1.73 acft. from groundwater (7 Miles SE of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 97-2479 (A82953): Michael N Steadman propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (7 Miles SE of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 97-2480 (A82955): Shannon and Jenifer Steed propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (7 Miles SE of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-144 (a47956): USA Forest Service propose(s) using 0.034 cfs OR 7.3943 ac-ft. from the Underground Water Well (existing) (Rock Canyon) for STOCKWATERING. 61-3285 (a47979): Strawberry Valley Investment Corporation propose(s) using 0.0016 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile west of Long Valley Jct) for DOMESTIC. 61-3314 (a47980): Dominic and Mckenzie Genetti Living Trust, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.6 ac-ft. from groundwater (1/2 mi. West of Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3296 (a47995): Corey Westover propose(s) using 0.0009 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles SW of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 28 and NOVEMBER 4, 2021

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BICKNELL TOWN Notice is hereby given that Bicknell Town will hold a public hearing on November 18, 2021 at Bicknell Town Hall at 7 PM. Bicknell 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). Bicknell Town is eligible to apply for CDBG funding provided Bicknell 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 Bicknell 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 Mayor Noreen Johnson at (435)6911710. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify Mayor Noreen Johnson at Bicknell Town Hall 64 W 100 N Bicknell, UT 84715 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 Nov. 1, 2021 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 4 & 11, 2021 BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 2021 DATE CHANGE LOA TOWN Due to Veteran’s Day on Thursday, November 11, and other board member conflicts, the regular town board meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 9 at 7:30 pm. If you want to be on the agenda, please contact Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160 by Monday, November 8 no later then 5 pm. All meetings are open to the public.

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Intermountain Healthcare: Intermountain caregivers and others

working in Intermountain facilities must receive at least one dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or Johnson & Johnson vaccine by January 5, 2022.

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ployees of federal contractors and subcontractors, which includes health providers, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has also announced forthcoming regulations requiring the vaccine.

Intermountain caregivers and others working in Intermountain facilities must receive at least one dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or Johnson & Johnson vac-

cine by January 5, 2022. The due date for the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna is February 9, 2022.

An estimated 80% of Intermountain caregivers are already fully vaccinated against COVID. “In order to remain fully compliant with federal requirements to care for the hundreds of thousands of patients in the communities that we serve, as well as for the safety and well-being of all patients and our caregivers, we’ve carefully made the decision to add this requirement,” said Mark

Briesacher, MD, chief physician executive and senior vice president of Intermountain.

“Following this government rule will enable us to continue to care for patients and members in our communities and help keep our caregivers as safe as possible, which is critical to our mission,” he added.

Intermountain currently requires caregivers to be vaccinated for other communicable diseases, including influenza, hepatitis, measles and mumps, and pertussis.

As with other required

Loving Public Lands: “Ownership has respon-

sibility and that is something we are really trying to convey to our users,” [Matt] Cadwell told a crowded room who came for the panel, “Recreation Overcrowding: Loving Our Wild Places To Death.”.

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Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation.

Along with the tourism dollars comes trash, graffiti and traffic. The key is to making mass tourism less damaging teaching visitors to respect the places they’re seeing, according to outdoor recreation experts.

In his keynote address, Jake Palma, monument manager at Bears Ears National Monument for the Bureau of Land Management, said that anyone who visits Utah’s 34-million acres of public lands, its five national parks, or any other lands need to do their homework by preparing beyond bringing water, food and a tent when recreating outdoors.

“When you get to a place with cliff dwellings or rock art, don’t touch these things,” Palma said to the

hundreds gathered at the Kanab Center when asked how he developed his connection to landscapes like Bears Ears. “People always want to look through windows and walls over 1,000 years old.”

Instilling respect for the land should start at a young age, says Matt Cadwell, of Tread Lightly!, a nonprofit that promotes responsible recreation.

In his line of work with those who ride in off-road vehicles, Cadwell says this demographic prides itself on public lands ownership. He says that pride should come with a sense of responsibility too.

“Ownership has responsibility and that is something we are really trying to convey to our users,” Cadwell told a crowded room who came for the panel, “Recreation Overcrowding: Loving Our Wild Places To Death.” “If you’re

going to own a house, you have a responsibility to that.

And public lands should be no different so that we make sure that they’re not just available tomorrow but for future generations.”

Even though he is not front in center with messaging about Indigenous cultural resources, Brian Storm, archaeologist for the Kanab Field Office, makes it a priority to advocate for the protection of cultural resources on BLM lands.

“I think that it is very important that people begin to realize that cultural sites are more than just places for people to go to and they are important,” he said.

This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aim to inform readers across the state.

vaccines, Intermountain caregivers can apply for an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for a medical condition or religious belief.

“We understand this may be a significant decision for some of those not yet vaccinated,” Dr. Briesacher said.

“Every employee is a valued member of the Intermountain Healthcare team, and we will walk with them through each step of this requirement.

—Intermountain Healthcare

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control fire danger. After discussion it was determined that the current ordinance already covers this situation.

Nancy Roth spoke via Zoom in favor of removing the minimum 1200 square foot requirement and using the International Building Code requirements. After discussion and a reminder that the previous changes to the zoning ordinance removed the 800 square foot minimum requirement and the old 1200 square foot remained as an oversight.

No written comments were submitted, and the public hearing was closed.

The Planning Commission opened their meeting and made a unanimous recommendation in favor of sending the revisions as written to the Town Council for approval. August and September minutes were approved. The November meeting will be on Nov 18 at 6 pm because the regular scheduled day is Thanksgiving.

NOTICE OF STUDENT RECORDS TO BE DESTROYED GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

IEP and 504 File records for previous GCSD students born in 1983 – 2013 will be destroyed in April 2022.

If you would like your personal student file, please contact the district Office at 435-676-1313 and leave a message or email phoebe.wiseman@garfk12.org.

We will contact you and set up a time for you to pick up your records. You will be required to provide picture identification.

If you are picking up records for another person you will need to provide notarized permission signed by the student and provide picture identification.

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Closed for Winter!

Now Taking Orders for

HOMEMADE TURKEY POT PIES! ‘Til Nov. 10

$5.50 each or 6 for $27 pick up Nov. 15

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Professional Senior Rodeo Association Finals

The Professional Senior Rodeo Association held their 2021 finals at the Triple C Arena in Panguitch on October 6-9.

PSRA is a rodeo association for those over 40 years old who still love to rodeo. The vision of the founding PSRA board is to create an association for the 40 and over who would like a fair and competitive opportunity with age appropriate livestock while having fun.

Over seventy entries competed in the 2021 finals, with participants from around the west, from Canada to California and as well as nearby. Local partipants included Jessica Miller, Stacy VanTassell, Amber Hatch, Kevin Moore, and Zeke Neilson.

Kevin Moore won World Champion 50s Team Roper, and Jessica Miller won World Champion 40s Barrel Racing and also World Champion Women's 40s AllAround.

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Amber Hatch competing in barrels.

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Kevin Moore, heading, at right, won World Champion 50s Team Roper.

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Zeke Neilson, heading, at right, competing in team roping.

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Jessica Miller, competing at barrels, won World Champion 40s Barrel Racing and also World Champion Women's 40s All-Around.

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November 8 - November 14

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

Cetus is low in the southeast. The blue lines mark the modern constellation boundaries. At 7 p.m. standard time on the 14th the moon has just crossed the Pisces-Cetus boundary. During the next 24 hours the moon moves eastward against the background stars until it returns to Pisces, then to cross their tails. Of course the boundaries are arbitrary (so are the constellations!) and you can draw them any way you wish, and at one time people did – to great confusion, but these are the universally-accepted astronomical boundaries by international agreement. Graphic created with SkySafariAstronomy.com.

The moon is nicely placed for observing this week, moving eastward day-by-day (or night-by-night) in the evening sky. It begins this week in the summer constellation Sagittarius and moves through the autumn constellations Capricornus, Aquarius, and Pisces – and ends the week in Cetus!

Cetus, the Whale or Sea Monster, is not a constellation of the traditional zodiac, but the moon cuts across a corner of it now and then according to the way modern astronomers divide the sky into 88 official constellations. The moon is in Cetus for only one day, from about 6:30 p.m. on the 14th until about 6 p.m. on the 15th.

Cetus was recognized by the ancient Greeks who got it from the Babylonians, so it’s not a new invention.

Along the way the moon

is in the vicinity of Saturn on the 9th and 10th, below Jupiter on the 11th, and below Neptune on the 13th, but it’s not especially close to any of them.

The constellations Capricornus, Aquarius, Pisces, and Cetus lie away from the Milky Way and consequently have no bright stars. You may not see them at all from urban areas and even from dark locations they do not have easily-recognizable star patterns. BTW, by far the best way to learn the constellations is to have someone who knows them point them out to you; it’s tricky to teach them to yourself with printed charts or even a smartphone.

Don’t forget brilliant Venus, the brightest object in the night sky after the moon, which is low in the southwest

at sunset. Venus sets 2½ hours after the sun.

Mercury and Mars are both in the morning sky; Mercury is leaving as it moves more nearly in line with the sun while Mars is reappearing to view after having been behind the sun. They pass on the morning of the 10th and if you like a challenge, look for them then with binoculars or a wide-angle telescope.

Mercury will be reasonably bright very low in the eastsoutheast in early morning twilight while Mars is much fainter and only 1° to the right of Mercury. Mars is very hard to spot now, being both faint and still close to the sun, but it rises earlier each morning and very slowly brightens, and 13 months from now it will rise at sunset and will rival Jupiter as the brightest planet.

Utah Women Decreased in Rate of Voting, but Civic Engagement Remains High

by Julene Reese, Utah State University Extension Women in Utah have a only 63.3% of these citizens state legislature, county comstrong history of political en- were registered to vote, and of missions, mayoral offices and gagement. In fact, Utah wom- those, 63.6% voted,” she said. city councils.

“Interestingly, 2020 was a en were the first in the United “We – as Utah women – must States to vote under an equal do better at using suffrage law in 1870. Utah our right and priviwas also the first state to elect lege to vote, and we a female state senator (elected have that opportuover her own husband in the nity right now!”

The newly resame race), and as recently as 1992, Utah women had the leased report also highest voter turnout in the na- cited a 2020 Utah Foundation survey tion at 76%.

However, by 2006, Utah of citizens’ prioriwomen’s voting rates plum- ties that found that meted to last place and re- the top 10 policy issues for record-setting year for women mained as one of the bottom Utah women voters included: running for office in both the six states (including Washing- 1) K–12 education, 2) health- U.S. and Utah, and while Utah ton, D.C.) until 2014, when care costs/access), 3) state has no women serving in U.S. Utah was ranked 43rd in the taxes and government spend- Congress, multiple Utah woming, 4) jobs and the economy, en are running for a national country.

A newly updated research 5) public health/COVID-19 senate seat in 2021,” said Scribreport, compiled by Utah State pandemic, 6) housing afford- ner. “Research shows that when University’s Utah Women & ability, 7) politicians listening women decide to run for office, Leadership Project (UWLP), to voters, 8) police support/re- they are elected at the same rate drew from 45 sources on vot- form, 9) managing growth and as men, which is great news.”

A 2018 UWLP report ing and civic engagement 10) racial inequality or racism.

In addition to voting and shows that Utah women, in adamong Utah women. The authors found that in 2016, advocating for public policy, dition to volunteering efforts, Utah women’s voting rates volunteer work is another way are well-represented in the rose to 35th in the nation and residents can be involved in leadership of nonprofit organizations, holding 57.4% of chief then continued to rise to 11th their communities.

Robbyn Scribner, a report executive positions and 45.3% in 2018. New data, however, show that Utah has again author, said, “For the past 14 of total available board seats. slipped to 33rd in 2020 for the years in a row, Utah ranked first However, Utah women are less percentage of eligible women in the nation for percentage of likely to serve on government who voted, with a 66.6% fe- residents who regularly volun- boards and commissions, holdteer at 51%. This is a full 20 ing only 32.7% of active posimale voter turnout.

Susan Madsen, founding points higher than the national tions in 2019 – up 4.6% from 2016. director of the UWLP and one average of 30.3%.”

“In many cases, very few One of the highest forms of three report authors, said in 2020, 92% of the U.S. popu- of civic engagement comes women apply for open seats,” lation was eligible to vote, from running for and hold- said Madsen. “Yet things are 72.7% of those were registered ing public office. Yet, a 2021 changing. I expect that percentto vote, and 66.8% actually UWLP research report on the age to rise significantly with the status of women in Utah poli- focus of the Cox-Henderson went to the polls.

“In Utah, the eligible pop- tics shows that Utah women administration on equality and ulation was higher than the na- remain underrepresented in opportunity.” tional percentage at 93.9%, but statewide elected office, the

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C l a s s i f i e d ads

November 4, 2021

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

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

HELP WANTED

Events/Marketing Coordinator PANGUITCH CITY is hiring a self-motivated individual to join our team as an events coordinator/Marketing coordinator. This is a full time position with benefits. Employee must be at least 18 years of age and have a current Utah driver license. A full job description is available at the Panguitch City office. Salary is $25,000 to $35,000 per year with a benefit package of approximately $32,000. Successful applicant must be a resident of Panguitch City or being willing to relocate. Applications are available at the Panguitch City office, Panguitch.com or Workforce Services. Applications will be accepted until Friday, November 19, 2021 by 12:00 pm at the Panguitch City Office, 25 South 200 East, PO Box 75, Panguitch, UT 84759. Panguitch City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Panguitch City is an equal opportunity employer.

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

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

The position responsibilities include: • Patient Interaction.

• Taking X-Rays.

• Chair-side assisting.

• Scheduling, Charting, Documenting dental visits on computer.

• Sterilization of dental Instruments.

• Set-up and cleaning operatory and office.

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

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

• CPR Certified.

We are willing to train those with no assisting experience.

Wage is negotiable if you have dental experience.

Email your resume to: tlamb@waynechc.org Or you can drop it off in person at Panguitch Dental, 75 N 200 E, Panguitch, UT 84759

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

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

Email resumes and questions to: capitolreefciderworks@gmail.com

SENIOR CENTER MENUS

Sanitation Service Operator

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org District Office Administrative Assistant Substitute Bus Driver in Antimony Full-Time Elementary Teacher at Boulder Elementary Part-Time Custodian at Boulder Elementary Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers in Escalante Bus Route Driver in Boulder Para-Professionals at All Schools SALARY: Please see 2021-2022 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule.

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

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

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

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

Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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

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

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

Please stop by in person to complete an application.

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

PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140 Suggested donation $3.00 60 & older, $7.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot.

Meals include milk & bread.

Tues. Nov. 9th

Wed. Nov. 10th

Thurs. Nov. 11th

White bean chili Cornbread Vegetable Salad Peaches Cake

Taco salad w/ lettuce, tomatoes, cheese Beans, Salad Fruit Cinnamon Rolls

Pork chops Mashed potatoes & gravy Vegetable, salad Pears Crisp

NOTE: PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND CALL AHEAD. The kitchen staff work diligently to prepare a good dinner, and a head count helps them prepare enough for everyone.

BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Nov. 9th WED Nov. 10th THURS Nov. 11th

Mexican casserole, Spanish rice, corn/salad bar, pineapple, Key lime pie Fried chicken, potatoes & gravy, Calif. blend veg, Salad bar/mixed fruit, Thumbprint cookie Beef stroganoff, noodles/carrots, salad bar/ pears, Lemon bars

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

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.

Nov. 9th

Tomato soup, Grilled cheese sandwich, Salad bar, Pineapple, Brownie

Wed. Nov. 10th

Thanksgiving Dinner! Turkey & Stuffing, Potatoes/Peaches, Sweet Potato/Roll, Pumpkin Pie

Thurs.

Nov. 11th

Fish, Baked potato, Cole slaw, Roll/Mixed Fruit, Sugar Cookie Bar

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

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

SUPERVISION RECEIVED Will work under the direction of Sanitation Department Supervisor SUPERVISION EXERCISED None ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Operate, maintain, and repair all equipment at the landfill. Loader, excavator, dump trucks, belly dump, dozer, garbage trucks, roll off truck.

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

• Move dirt and cover garbage.

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

• Maintain all areas of the landfill.

• Deliver and repair garbage cans as needed.

• Performs related duties as required.

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

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

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

Must posses a valid Utah Drivers License with no DUI, or no more than two (2) moving violations in the past twelve (12) months. Must be able to pass ICC physical and maintain medical certificate. Must be able to comply with applicable County and departmental policies and safety standards. Must be willing to maintain a flexible working schedule, and occasionally work weekends, holidays, and shifts. Must submit to and pass randomly administered drug tests.

3. Work Environment: Tasks require a variety of physical activities, occasionally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, and lifting. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds or more on occasion. Talking, hearing and seeing is essential to the performance of daily job functions. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and some creative problem solving. Daily travel in automobile or heavy equipment required in job performance.

Applications can be obtained from the Wayne County Clerk's Office, 18 South Main, Loa, UT 84747, or by calling 435-836-1300 and requesting one to be sent to you. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Please include cover letter and resume, including references, with the application. Please call the Clerk's Office with any questions.

Ryan Torgerson, Wayne County Clerk/Auditor

sudoku Head Cook/ Custodian

Wayne School District is accepting applications for a Head Cook/Head Custodian at Loa Elementary. The successful applicant will be Head Cook & Head Custodian at Loa Elementary, and will oversee and manage the Kitchen & Custodial needs. This position is Full Time with Benefits.

Salary will be according to Wayne School District’s salary schedule.

The applicant needs to be friendly with students, and needs to be able to work as a team. This person needs to be able to accomplish paperwork and ordering on time and accurately, and follow all USDA regulations. This person will oversee and manage assistant cooks and custodians to meet the needs of the school. Ordering will be required for both Kitchen & Custodial Supplies. Applicants must also have or be willing to obtain a current food handler’s permit and keep up on all training.

Interested individuals may fill out a written application at Wayne School District Office, 79 North 100 West, Bicknell, UT or found online at waynesd.org. Applications can be submitted in person or electronically to tyler.newton@waynesd.org and/or Jennifer.batty@waynesd.org .

Closing Date: Monday, November 15 Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and provider, and reserves the right to reject any or all applications.

Answers for this week

Public Works Administrative Assistant Garfield County is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant to the Public Works and Planning Departments. The position is full time with benefits. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch or at www.garfield. utah.gov. Applications will be accepted at the Clerk’s Office until 5:00 p.m., Friday, November 19, 2021. For questions, please call 435-676-1100.

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

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

Escalante AA Meeting Call for times and locations.

435-676-3653 ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAM DEPRESSION, ANGER, FEAR, ANXIETY AND SHAME CAN ALL BE A PART OF ADDICTION OR EVERYDAY LIFE. FIND HOPE, PEACE AND JOY, IN AND THROUGH RECOVERY, NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE TODAY. New group meetings will be held every Sunday starting November 7, at the Escalante High School Seminary Building, 4:00 PM. Ages 18 and older Individual meetings are available by appointment.

(435) 772-6527

SERVICES Wayne County Food Bank is open 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1-3pm Community Center in Bicknell Pre-made boxes, ready for pick-up.

Regular and senior programs.

Easy APPLICATION! QUESTIONS? CALL 435-691-3923