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Thursday, November 11, 2021

Dixie N.F. Issues Scoping Notice for Hungry Creek Landscape Assessment Project ESCALANTE - The Dixie National Forest is seeking public input on the Hungry Creek Landscape Assessment Project, located within Garfield County, Utah on the Escalante Ranger District.

The project consists of approximately 103,351 acres, an analysis area which covers both the Pine Creek and North Creek, 6 Hydrologic Unit Code watersheds. Within this boundary, approximately 50,134 acres would receive a mechanical vegetation treatment such as thinning, timber stand improvement or mastication. Prescribed fire could be applied following vegetation treatments to other units in the project boundary for a total of 71,052 acres of burnable acres.

The Hungry Creek Project would facilitate landscapescale forest vegetation management to promote resiliency of the ecosystem while maintaining the aesthetics and character of the landscape.

The Forest Service will conduct an environmental analysis of the Proposed AcScoping Notice Cont'd on page 2

Bryce Canyon WCFD Constructs New Torrey Fire Station City Town and Receives Grant to Hire First Full-time Employee, Council Volunteer Coordinator Dan Evans

by Kadi Franson

November 4

Courtesy Steve Lutz

The Wayne County Fire District received a grant that enabled them to hire Dan Evans (left) as their Volunteer Coordinator and first full-time employee. Funding has also allowed them to construct a new Torrey Fire Station (above), which will house Torrey's three WCFD apparatuses.

WAYNE COUNTY When most people dial 911 or see a wreck or hear a siren, they expect the same level of service as they see on television. What they see on TV,

A Final Update from Lisa Jeppson, Who is Stepping Down from Her Position with the Wayne County Cruisers

Courtesy Lisa Jeppson

Having enjoyed exploring Wayne County and creating programs to benefit its senior citizens, Lisa Jeppson has decided to step down from her position as president of the Wayne County Cruisers Board.

WAYNE COUNTY - To all the wonderful people of Wayne County, and especially the Cruisers, I would like to thank you all for letting me serve the community for the past six years. It has been my pleasure to get to know so many wonderful people in the community and to cultivate friendships, some of which will be lifelong. It was with a heavy heart that I made the decision to step down, but the wind was knocked out of my sails in June, and I couldn’t seems to get back on course.

I have enjoyed creating all of the programs which we all benefited from. From the very first day trip to Circleville, where we had lunch at the Circleville Café, which is no longer, to our visit to

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Butch Cassidy’s boyhood home. I once told one of the Cruisers that we were going to all the wonderful places that I wanted to visit and see. We’ve been to some pretty great places: Bryce Canyon, Goblin Valley, and Natural Bridges. I think my favorite one was the Redmond Salt Mines, where we all got to go down into the mine and see how the salt is harvested. There are so many other places out there, so remember to #Getout and live.

I enjoyed teaching the painting classes and getting to know each one of the ladies who came out to paint with me. We have so many creative people in our community who Lisa Jeppson Cont'd on page 7

REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST

however, is quite different than the reality in rural Utah where most first responders, except of course police, are all volunteers. The Wayne County Fire Department (WCFD) shows

Utahns Eligible for HEAT Now Qualify for Water Assistance

SALT LAKE CITY - For households across the state, a change in season brings with it a change in energy consumption. Often, this effort to keep a home warmer or cooler results in higher energy bills, which can make it difficult to pay for other necessities such as clean and safe drinking water. Fortunately, Utahns eligible for the Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) program are now also eligible for water assistance.

“Adding water assistance to HEAT, which can already cover heating and cooling costs, will help thousands of Utahns to ensure that their families have access to the most basic household needs,” said Housing and Community Development Division HEAT Program Manager Sisifo Taatiti.

To qualify for utility and water assistance, a household must earn below 150% of the federal poverty level or about $39,750 per year for a family of four. Priority for HEAT is given to households with the highest energy burden in relation to the HEAT Assistance Cont'd on page 3

about 80 volunteer firefighters on its roster. They leave their jobs, their homes, their churches when the pager or siren goes off, and they respond to your call for help.

Keeping all those volunteers organized, trained, certified and equipped is a tremendous challenge for their WCFD Updates

BRYCE - Mayor Syrett facilitated and Sydney SyrettLamas took the minutes.

The Bryce City Council Meeting began with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

There were not enough council members present for a quorum, so any voting issues were postponed until the next meeting.

The generator needs repairs: a new O2 sensor and battery. Purchase approvals will be voted on at the next meeting.

The town discussed setting a date for the annual Christmas party. Deanna Moore reported that the Ruby’s Inn employee party is scheduled for December 15th this year. Monday, December 20th at 6:30-8 p.m. was set as the tentative date and time for the town party.

Bryce Valley High School’s Cross Country team requested a donation to cover dinner costs that were accrued during their trip to the state championships. The donation Bryce Council

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Kelsey Krause Brinkerhoff to Officially Take Bicknell Town Clerk Position in December

by Jillian Fahey

Jillian Fahey

Kelsey Krause Brinkerhoff will officially take on the position of Bicknell Town Clerk next month.

BICKNELL - Bicknell will be getting a new town clerk in December. Kelsey Krause Brinkerhoff describes herself as a Wayne County native “that never really left.”

Kelsey and her husband Daniel own a cattle ranch. She was

kind enough to answer a few questions.

Why the town clerk job?: “I’ve always been interested in it, and it came up at a good time.”

What do town clerks do?: New to the job, she is “in

charge of the elections and water bills, payroll, and whatever the mayor tells me.”

What do you look forward to?: “It's all pretty interesting. I’m excited to learn all about it.”

UPCOMING EVENTS...

Hometown Holiday Market

Escalante Holiday Craft Fair

Nov. 27, 2021

Dec. 3-4, 2021

Parowan, Utah

Escalante Showhouse 10 AM to 6 PM

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Sunny to partly cloudy this week, with low chances of precipitation. Highs in the low 50s to mid 60s; lows in the low to high 20s. Winds variable from 10 to 14 mph.

Never was so much owed by so many to so few.

—Winston Churchill

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Response to Nov. 4 "Torrey Town Crier" LtE

In Adus Dorsey's November 4th Letter to the Editor, he goes out on a limb and then falls right off. When I hear statements in public meetings I have attended, for which there are recordings, I don't need to do further verification. When someone I know and trust reports that he/she was speaking with X, and X said Y, then I have heard it directly from a person with first hand knowledge.

But when people invent or repeat things about a person, group, or organization they've never spoken with (as you and others have), that's an entirely different matter. That kind of misinformation is what I was talking about. Adus, I comment on or repeat things of which I have direct knowledge. I wish others would do the same.

Bill Barrett, Torrey

Sevier County Receives $3.6 million for Municipal Building

SALT LAKE CITY The Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) approved a $2,172,000 grant and a $1,448,000 low-interest loan for renovation and construction of the Central Utah Counseling facility at Richfield. The project includes construction of a new 7,700-square-foot clinical office, a 2,500-squarefoot day treatment building and a 2,808-square-foot expansion to the existing residential facility.

At the Oct. 7, 2021, CIB meeting, the board also approved funding for the following projects throughout central Utah: • The Town of Bicknell received funding approval for a $771,000 grant and a $193,000 low-interest loan for road improvements to six locations.

• Centerfield City re-

ceived funding approval for a $607,000 grant and a $314,000 low-interest loan for a water rights purchase.

• Mona City received funding approval for a $103,200 grant and a $132,000 lowinterest loan for replacement of culinary water pipes.

• The Town of Koosharem received funding approval for a $63,624 grant for electronic water meters.

“The Permanent Community Impact Board remains committed to providing Utahns the means to improve public facilities and infrastructure for citizens to experience and enjoy a higher quality of life,” said board member and Sevier County Commissioner Garth ‘Tooter’ Ogden. “These grants and loans are essential in empowering community growth.”

—Utah Department of Workforce Services

Utahns Asked to Donate Gently Used Aluminum Crutches as Global Supply Chain Issues Cause Critical Shortages

SALT LAKE CITY Check your closets and garage, Utah hospitals need your gently used aluminum crutches and other medical equipment.

The COVID-19 pandemic disruptions to the global supply chain is impacting the ability of hospitals to receive crutches and walkers due to an international shortage of aluminum.

Intermountain Healthcare, University of Utah Health, Steward Health Care, and the Utah Hospital Association are organizing a community drive to collect gently used medical supplies.

The donation drive, LeanOnUtah, began Saturday, Oct. 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at several locations around the state. Collections also occurred on Nov. 6 and will occur again on Nov. 13 at the same locations and times.

“I’ve never seen a shortage of crutches this significant, and normally it’s an afterthought because they’re always so readily available,” said Joey Kamerath, MD, senior medical director of rehabilitation services at Intermountain Healthcare. “My biggest worry now is someone will have a broken leg or stroke and we won’t be able to send them home with the walking assist devise they need.”

LeanOnUtah organizers will accept metal crutches, walkers, canes, and non-motorized wheelchairs. People often hold on to these devises after surgeries or accidents and volunteers are hopeful people will have enough crutches stored in closets and garages to meet the current need.

Once collected, caregivers will sanitize and inspect

the devises for safety before being sent to hospitals for use.

They will then be given to patients with a note letting them know it was generously donated by someone in the community. All devices that can’t be repaired will be properly recycled.

"I have been so impressed by the spirit of community in this state and hopeful that our friends and neighbors can rally to solve this unique healthcare need,” said Darrel Brodke, MD, chair of the Department of Orthopaedics at University of Utah Health. “In coming days, we will have surgical patients or emergency department patients with a broken leg, who may be discharged without crutches, unless we can find creative solutions like this community drive.”

This shortage is happening at a difficult time for hospitals because November and December are the busiest time of year for elective surgeries, especially in orthopedics, which often require walk assist devices for recovery.

“We want to thank our friends and neighbors in advance for their donations.

Utahans are known for their giving spirits,” said Brian Dunn, president of Steward Health Care’s Western Region.

“We are hopeful that the giving spirit will continue as we ask for your help in donating these important supplies.”

Wooden crutches and canes cannot be used by the hospitals, since they are unable to be properly sanitized.

For more information on LeanOnUtah! and where you can donate your gently used supplies, visit LeanOnUtah. com.

—LeanOnUtah

Goings on...

Utah Attorney General to Challenge Executive Orders Concerning Bears Ears and GSENM SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Attorney General's Office has recently issued a notification that they will be looking to hire outside lawyers to assist in a legal challenge regarding President Biden's Executive Orders to expand Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.

Costs for this litigation to Utah taxpayers according to legal experts could exceed $10 million.

It is not yet known when this lawsuit is set to be filed.

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BLM Selling Holiday Tree-Cutting Permits as of Nov. 1 SALT LAKE CITY - On Nov. 1, 2021, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) began offering non-commercial holiday tree permits to cut pinyon pine, juniper, and fir trees in Utah.

Each year, thousands of people find their Christmas and holiday trees on public lands. Permits are available for purchase online anytime and in-person during regular business hours, excluding federal holidays.

We strongly recommend that the public purchase permits online at the forest products permit website: https://forestproducts.blm.gov. If individuals need to obtain permits in person, please check office hours in advance which can be found (linked by field office) here: https://www.blm.gov/alert/utah-operations.

Please keep safety in mind when participating in this exciting holiday tradition to have a safe and enjoyable holiday season! Early season cutting is advised as winter weather conditions in the mountains are unpredictable. Be prepared for slick, snowpacked roads and carry chains. The BLM recommends using a four-wheel drive vehicle or snow machine in many locations.

Stay on designated roads and trails, and respect private property boundaries. Let someone know where you are planning to go and the approximate time you will return. Remember to carry a cell phone, bring additional warm clothing, gloves, boots, a container of hot liquid, water, and a lunch or snack. Carry a flashlight, shovel, first-aid kit, matches, axe or handsaw, and a rope to secure your tree. If you are unsure which BLM office to contact, please use BLM Utah’s administrative boundary map https:// go.usa.gov/xeqwc. Additional information about BLM Utah tree permits, and any updates, are available online at: www.blm.gov/ utah/tree-permits.

Cedar City Field Office: (176 East D.L. Sargent Drive, Cedar City, UT 84721) Cost: $10 each with a limit of two per household Type: Juniper, Pinyon Pine, and White Fir For more information: Call (435) 865-3000, or email blm_ ut_cedar_city@blm.gov Richfield Field Office: (150 East 900 North, Richfield, UT 84701 or Henry Mountains Field Station, 380 South 100 West, Hanksville, UT 84734) Cost: $10 each with a limit of two per household Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper For more information: Call (435) 896-1500, or email utrfmail@blm.gov —Bureau of Land Management

Scoping Notice: The Dixie National

Forest is accepting public input on the Hungry Creek Landscape Assessment Project—located within Garfield County, Utah on the Escalante Ranger District—until November 20, 2021.

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tion in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The analysis will determine potential impacts to wildlife, fish, rare plants, threatened, endangered and sensitive species, cultural, and other affected resources.

The Responsible Official will decide whether to implement the Proposed Action as described, a modification thereof, another alternative, or no action.

The scoping statement with the detailed purpose and need, and proposed action is posted on the Dixie National Forest Schedule of Proposed Actions website at: https://www.fs.usda. gov/project/?project=60745 and is available for review at the Escalante District Office.

Electronic, written, handdelivered, and facsimile comments concerning this project will be accepted. Comments may be submitted through the Hungry Creek Landscape

Project webpage, which is the preferred method. To submit comments using the web form, select "Comment on Project" under "Get Connected" on the right panel of the project's web page.

Written comments may be submitted to: Terry DeLay, PO Box 246, Escalante, Utah, 84716. Office hours for submitting hand-delivered comments are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, deadline to submit your comments is Nov. 20, 2021.

Only those who submit comments or notify the Dixie National Forest that they would like to remain on the mailing list for this project will receive future correspondence on the proposed project. Comments submitted anonymously will be accepted and considered; however, without an associated name and address, further correspondence concerning this project will not be possible.

—Dixie National Forest

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Bryce Council: Bryce Canyon City's annual Christmas

party, a donation to cover dinner costs of BVHS Cross Country team, a Crack Seal and Holbrook Road bid, Department reports, and postponement of asphalt work until the spring for the Red Canyon Shared Use Path discussed.

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request is $439.19 and will be voted on at the next meeting.

Crack Seal and Holbrook Road Bid: The bid is between $6,000-7,000. It will need to be approved at the next meeting.

Department Reports: • The council is planning to buy a new laptop. The computer will be a 16” MacBook Pro and is estimated to cost $2,300.00.

Before approving the bid, they need to ensure that the existing microphone in use is compatible, and will need to add a mouse and possibly a cable to the bid.

• The Main Street Enhancement Project is wrapping up. Most of the work is finished and the lights are in.

New banners still need to be hung on the light posts.

• The ice rink construction is postponed until spring.

They are acquiring parts and finding a chiller. Rendering art to depict the proposed construction is being created. A banner announcing that the rink is coming in 2022 will be installed.

• The Bryce Canyon City entrance sign’s outstanding grout and finish work should be wrapping up soon.

• The new gym wall padding has been installed.

Red Canyon Shared Use Path: At the last Partners' meeting, they made a call to Chris Wehrli, District Ranger for the Powell District of the Dixie National Forest, to see if there were any updates about repairs to the path. Wehrli said

that there won’t be any asphalt work done until next spring, at which point, they’ll take out the bad pieces and replace them.

The newly elected official training is on December 11th in Cedar City. Some of the council members will need to take the mandatory training.

The town budget is in good standing.

The typical report on financials was postponed until the next meeting so that they could be approved by the quorum.

The next meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday, November 10th at 10 a.m.

Bryce Canyon City Town Council meetings take place the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

WCFD Updates: Dan Evans, who had previously

been volunteering with the Wayne County Fire Department (WCFD), has now become their first full-time employee as the WCFD Volunteer Coordinator, and a new Torrey Fire Station has been constructed to house WCFD's three apparatuses, as well as equipment that had previously been housed outside.

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leaders, most of whom are also volunteers. In Utah, certification standards for Salt Lake City firefighters and Wayne County firefighters are exactly the same. The basic qualifications that we want for all firefighters requires almost 200 hours of training.

This is quite a challenge for volunteers in the world today, and all over the country, it’s getting harder for people to make that commitment. Rural Utah is no exception.

Wayne County Fire has recently gotten some fabulous help to provide better service to citizens and visitors.

A Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant from FEMA has enabled WCFD to hire its first full-time employee. Dan Evans, who has been a volunteer with WCFD for a number of years and a paid wildland seasonal firefighter with Utah County for two, has been hired as Volunteer Coordinator. His job entails recruiting, training, retaining, and organizing firefighters so that they are ready to respond.

He joins part-time Wayne County Fire Chief Steve Lutz on the team to improve training and to get new blood into the department, while also encouraging current members to renew and expand their skill sets. The grant also provides cash incentives to train and obtain certifications via a rigorous testing regime that the Utah Fire & Rescue Academy has developed.

Dan has the challenge to computerize training records and get new members onboard. His most daunting challenge will be to change the way volunteers think about emergency response to structure and wildland fire and Haz Mat and vehicle extrication and how to do these more safely and effectively with the limited resources that are available.

Twenty WCFD members participated in Firefighter I and II training early this year, but, due to COVID and other difficulties, only a few have completed all the steps for certification. We congratulate and appreciate their efforts.

Firefighters can earn up to a $2,000 stipend for earning the five basic certifications

Another vast improvement for WCFD is the construction of a new Torrey Fire Station that will be headquarters for WCFD. The four double-bay station will house Torrey’s current three apparatuses and have room for a future ladder truck and ambulance and will bring some trucks and equipment inside that have been stored outside.

This $1.3 million project is funded by the Community Impact Board (CIB) mostly as a grant and the rest as a low interest loan.

The department also wants to thank John Milliken of Teasdale for a generous donation of hazardous gas monitors, which will enable all six WCFD stations to be able to detect carbon monoxide, flammable gases, etc. This will help protect responders and public from dangerous inhalation hazards.

For information about WCFD and how you can help, email Dan Evans at danieldan303@hotmail.com or Steve Lutz at dobrosteve90@ gmail.com.

—Wayne County Fire Department

HEAT Assistance: Adding water assistance to HEAT, which can already cover heating and cooling costs, will help thousands of Utahns to ensure that their families have access to the most basic household needs.—Sisifo Taatiti, Housing and Community Development Division HEAT Program Manager

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household income while considering vulnerable individuals such as young children, individuals with disabilities and elderly family members.

Individuals can apply now for assistance if they haven’t applied with the program since October 2020.

Last year, HEAT assisted more than 32,000 Utah households with their utility bills.

The Housing and Community Development Division within the Utah Department of Workforce Services administers the HEAT program through a statewide network

of local community-based organizations. Funding for HEAT is provided by the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program grant (LIHEAP) administered through the U.S. Department of Health and Hu-

man Services.

To learn more about the program and how to apply, visit jobs.utah.gov/heat or call 2-1-1.

—Utah Department of Workforce Services

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USU Begins Second Round of Fall Student Relief Grants

UTAH - Utah State University will award a second round of student relief grants to students enrolled for fall 2021 semester. Students will begin receiving award notifications Nov. 2, 2021.

The university has slightly more than $27 million in federal relief funding it will distribute to continue to support students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the second round of awarding, approximately 10,000 students will be notified through their USU email accounts that they have automatically qualified for awards of $800 or $1,000. Automatic awards are determined by students demonstrating “exceptional need” in their completed 2021-2022 FAFSA. “Relief funding has been extremely important in help-

ing our students stay on track with their education during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said James Morales, vice president for student affairs. “We’re happy to be able to continue this support with another set of awards for fall semester.”

Awards may be used for emergency costs due to coronavirus. These costs may include food, housing, transportation, health care (including mental health care), or child care. Students must accept their award when they are notified, and they have the option of applying it to their outstanding university balance or getting it sent directly to them.

Students who do not receive automatic awards, but who have experienced significant unexpected expenses such as loss of employment, reduced income, or food or

housing insecurity, can apply for a grant of up to $800. This includes international and undocumented students who do not fill out the FAFSA. The application deadline is Nov. 15, 2021.

In March 2021, the federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) was allocated $39.6 billion in funding by the American Rescue Plan. This funding is available to institutions of higher education to serve students and ensure learning continues during the pandemic. As of Sept. 30, 2021, USU has disbursed a total of $22,668,673 of federal relief funding to 21,000 students. For more information on USU’s student relief grants, visitusu.edu/covid-19/cares.

—Utah State University

Sexist Comments Prevalent, Utah Study Shows

by Julene Reese, Utah State University Extension

Courtesy Utah State University Extension

A study administered online by the Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) showed that sexist comments and remarks are prevalent in Utah and normalized in everyday conversation, public communication, and social settings.

UTAH - A recent study by the Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) showed that sexist comments and remarks are prevalent in Utah and normalized in everyday conversation, public communication, and social settings.

The first of five research reports on the topic focuses on the comprehensive findings from the study. The following reports will provide more in-depth analysis and examples for each of the four themes that emerged, including inequity and bias, objectification, stereotypes, and undervaluing women.

The study was administered in the spring of 2020 through an online survey to a sample of Utah women ages 18 to 70+ who came from diverse backgrounds and situations. The survey consisted of three parts: participant demographic information, questions about perceptions of sexism in Utah, and an open response section inviting participants to share sexist comments they heard, along with responses they made, or wish they had made, to the commenter. Overall, 839 Utah women participated in the survey.

Susan Madsen, founding director of the UWLP and one of three report authors, said the study was conducted

to educate the public on forms of sexist comments, both conscious and unconscious, and to equip women with the tools needed to better combat sexism.

“Specific examples are critical to better understand the many forms that sexist comments can take, whether blatant, subtle, aggressive, or unintentional,” she said.

Robbyn Scribner, UWLP research fellow, said that sexist comments often take people by surprise, leaving women wishing they were better prepared to respond and refute them.

“Language and related behaviors can demean and disempower women, even when people are not aware that their words are inappropriate,” she said. “In addition to helping understand sexism more fully, we also hope to equip women with the tools they need to better combat any sexism they encounter.”

Scribner said face-to-face confrontation with someone who makes sexist comments can be extremely difficult, so in an attempt to avoid backlash or retaliation, women often choose to ignore or minimize the sexism they experience.

The study showed five major responses to sexist comments: 1) no response, 470 mentions, 2) direct response, such as asking a question

back to the commenter, providing information, a snarky response, or humor, 828 mentions, 3) emotional response, such as embarrassment or anger, 117 mentions, 4) indirect response such as laughing or changing the subject, 170 mentions, and 5) internal afterthoughts, 327 mentions.

“Since sexist comments are pervasive, and appropriate responses elusive, we designed this research study to collect and analyze the sexist comments women heard and the responses they made, or wish they had made,” Scribner said. “Preparation and education can be beneficial and empowering to all women.”

Madsen said it is crucial to raise awareness of the widespread occurrence and damaging effects of sexist language, comments, beliefs, and behaviors.

“Through this effort, we hope to reduce the frequency of sexism in our homes, neighborhoods, communities, and the state as a whole,” she said.

An additional author of the study is April Townsend, UWLP research fellow.

To read the full report, go to https://www.usu.edu/ uwlp/files/briefs/38-sexistcomments-study-introductionoverview.pdf. Further information about the UWLP can be found at utwomen.org.

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Money Tips for Students

Check Net Price Calculators to Get Idea of College Costs

by Tim Ballard UTAH - High school students can get an idea of how much it may cost to attend college using a school’s net price calculator, according to KHEAA. The U.S. Department of Education requires all colleges to have a calculator on their websites.

Online calculators are a useful tool in determining what the estimated costs may be, including scholarships, as well as low-interest loans. It’s important to remember that the calculation is only an estimate, but it can be helpful as

students pick the right school for their education Students and parents must enter information about the student’s academic record and the parents’ finances to get a net price estimate for the cost of attending a trade school, two-year community college or four-year school.

Families should look for the net price, not the net cost.

The net price is how much a family can expect to pay toward a student’s technical or college education, including any loans. The net cost will be lower than the net price

because the net cost doesn’t include loans, which have to be repaid.

KHEAA is a public, non-profit agency established in 1966 to improve students’ access to college. It provides information about financial aid and financial literacy at no cost to students and parents.

KHEAA also helps colleges manage their student loan default rates and verify information submitted on the FAFSA. For more information about those services, visit www.kheaa.com.

UTAH - Afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn, and give working parents the peace of mind that comes with knowing their children are safe and supervised after the school days ends and until they return from their jobs. During the pandemic, the role of afterschool programs grew, with expanded hours and additional services, including delivery of meals and enrichment kits, support for students learning remotely, connecting families to social services, and much more.

Research shows that these programs, which add value and meaning to children’s afternoons, need more funding.

The most recent America After 3PM household survey of more than 31,000 families, commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance, finds that for every child in an afterschool

program in the United States, three more are waiting to get in. The families of 24.6 million children—more than ever before—are unable to access a program, with many reporting cost as a barrier. Additionally, the study finds significant inequities, with Black and Latinx children more likely to be unable to access the afterschool programs their parents want for them.

To highlight both the ways afterschool programs support children and families, and the need for additional funding, the Afterschool Alliance recently hosted the 22nd annual “Lights On Afterschool,” a nationwide rally for afterschool programs. From student performances to TikTok challenges to designing lightbulbs powered by potatoes, afterschool programs around the country hosted a range of

creative events and activities focused on academics, social and emotional well-being, arts and music, civic engagement, STEM learning, fitness and healthy eating, bullying prevention, and more.

To learn more about the rally, visit afterschoolalliance.org “We’re sending the message that there aren’t nearly enough afterschool programs to serve all the students and families who need them. The American Rescue Plan is providing an important but temporary boost for these programs, but the recovery and the growth we need will take more time and resources,” says Jodi Grant, executive director of the Afterschool Alliance.

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Afterschool Programs Support Students and Families

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Wills, Trusts, and More

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Everything You Need to Know but Don't Want to Think About

by Jeffery J. McKenna You know you should have an estate plan. You may think about it, but if you’re like many people, you’ve never actually gotten around to having an estate plan drawn up. Estate planning professionals estimate that 70 percent of Americans don’t have an estate plan.

There are many reasons people put off estate planning.

One reason is simply that no one likes to think about their own mortality. The truth is, there is no way to avoid the fact that you won’t be able to dictate how your assets are divided up from beyond the grave—unless you have an estate plan.

Another reason people never get around to drawing up a will and/or trust is the belief that they don’t have enough assets to need one.

People mistakenly think that only the wealthy need estate planning. The truth is that everyone needs an estate plan.

If an individual dies without a will, or “intestate,” the state decides what happens to the decedent’s property. You can make the process much easier on your family by putting your intentions in writing, either in a basic will

or a will plus a living trust. A will can specify who gets what after you die. A living trust can help you avoid probate, reduce estate taxes or set up long-term property management. Both are part of a good estate plan.

Property transferred into a living trust before you die doesn’t go through probate.

Instead, the trustee you have appointed merely transfers ownership to the beneficiaries you named in the trust. If privacy is a big concern for you, living trusts offer the advantage of being shielded from public disclosure. While a will becomes a matter of public record, the terms of a living trust are not required to be made public.

It may all sound overwhelming at first, but there are many professionals trained and qualified to help you make your estate planning effective.

Estate planning is appropriate for any stage of life—if you don’t prepare for the inevitable, you may create needless heartache and loss for those left behind. Your estate plan should allow you to give what you want to whom you want to receive it, the way you want them to receive it and when you want them to receive it.

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.

Your estate plan should save every tax dollar, professional fee and court cost legally possible. Use good estate planners to ensure things work the way you want.

t H e Curvy Highway

On a curvy mountain highway late one night, my dad was complaining about the car behind us.

"That guy must be drunk!" he said."Every time I move over to let him pass, he slows down.

When I get back on the road, he gets closer and stays on my tail."

A few minutes later, the car turned on a set of flashing blue lights.

Coming up to our window, the officer said, "Sir, I'd like you to take an alcohol test.

You've been swerving on and off the road for the last fifteen minutes!"

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l A u G h i N g pOiNt!!

Well, That's a Relief

Suffering with a herniated disk in his back, my husband told his cousin that a wellrespected doctor was treating him.

His cousin asked the name of the doctor, and on hearing it, he replied,"I never heard of him, that's a good sign."

The cousin is a medicalmalpractice attorney.

PUNishment

People who eat their apples stem and seed and all improve their core values.

Today's Thought

The mind is like a TV set. When it goes blank, it's a good idea to turn the sound off.

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

Welcome Wagon

After living in our house for four years, we were moving out of state.

My husband had backed the truck up to our garage door so that we could start loading all of the boxes.

Just then one of our neighbors came walking across the lawn carrying a plate full of muffins.

"Isn't that thoughtful," my husband said to me.

"They must have realized that we packed our kitchen stuff."

The neighbor then stuck out his hand and boomed, "Welcome to the neighborhood!"

This week's answers on page 10

THEME: THANKSGIVING ACROSS 1. "If all ____ fails..."

5. *Male Thanksgiving bird 8. Yoko's last name 11. Indian restaurant bread 12. Carhop's carrier 13. *"Kiss the Cook" garment 15. Homer's "The Odyssey", e.g.

16. *Grandpa or Grandma, often 17. Moolah or dough 18. *Pilgrim's colony 20. Allah's cleric 21. Arranges into categories 22. Chance's genre 23. *"Plains, Trains and Automobiles" star 26. Woven containers 30. Kimono sash 31. Aristotle's school 34. Part of ideal 35. Hurricane feature, pl.

37. Comedian Schumer 38. Teen worry 39. Side of a ruler 40. Left over 42. *When will the guests be here?, acr.

43. Rejuvenate 45. Expression of agreement (2 words) 47. *What Turkey Trot participants did 48. Outdoor entertainment area 50. Messy substances 52. *It makes Thanksgiving wishes come true?

55. Half of diameter, pl.

56. Flu symptom 57. Accompanies relief 59. Leaves out 60. More than a talker?

61. Isaac's firstborn 62. Skin cyst 63. "____ my party, and I'll cry if I want too..."

64. Confederate or Union, e.g.

DOWN 1. Compass dir.

2. Arctic native 3. Go yachting 4. Become enclosed in a cyst 5. Freshwater fish 6. Hop-drying kilns 7. *Pumpkin pie at the first Thanksgiving, e.g.

8. Sea World's performer 9. "Cheers" regular 10. Top seed 12. Like a rosebush 13. Spy name 14. *Kind of squash 19. Toils 22. Truck brand motto: "Guts. Glory. ____" 23. Lawn trimmer 24. Toe the line 25. Designs on lemur's tail 26. Purchases 27. #39 Across, pl.

28. T in Ferrari TR

29. Thai restaurant chicken staple 32. Elder's support 33. Flightless bird 36. *Thanksgiving football game host city since 1934 38. Impromptu 40. Big coffee holder 41. Choice word 44. Desert mirage 46. Makes less tight 48. Lace loop 49. "Angela's _____," memoir 50. *Raiders vs. Cowboys, e.g.

51. Scandinavian war god 52. Dry riverbed 53. Not final or absolute 54. Exclamation of surprise, archaic 55. Propel your boat!

58. Color wheel feature

Solution on page 10

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O bituaries Daniel Guida

PANGUITCH - Daniel J. Guida was born in Missoula, Montana. He passed away at the age of 75 on Monday, August 30, 2021 after a long illness. He married Donna Oberriter in November, 1977 aboard the USS Princess Louise in San Pedro Harbor, California and were together for 44 years. He leaves behind his wife, Donna; daughters Monica (Richard) Houghton and Kiersten Garrison; grandsons: Brandon and Nolan Garrison; sister: Theresa (Frank) Crosby; brother: William "Bill" Guida.

Daniel was successful in all his endeavors. He held many occupations: construction manager, overseeing projects for TRW and rehabbing homes after the Watts riots for the federal government; and owner of his own construction company.

After retiring to Panguitch, he decided to become a chef at Ruby’s Inn, channeling the enjoyment of cooking for his family into his new profession. He loved the challenge of calculating the correct amount of food to prepare for each evening’s guests and staff. After Ruby’s Inn, he joined Utah Power, which he thoroughly enjoyed. He read meters from Brian Head to Marysvale. He loved talking to the homeowners, and he especially enjoyed sitting on someone’s front porch at Panguitch Lake to eat his lunch and listen to the Elk bugles in the fall.

Daniel was an enthusiastic tennis player, often playing 7 hours a day followed by a round of golf. Sailing was another passion; he joined an international crew of 5 to sail a 42’ sailboat from San Pedro Harbor, CA to the tip of Baja for 4 months.

He enjoyed sailing our 32’ sailboat with the girls, who he taught the basics of sailing. We would turn on classical music, sit on the bow and watch the dolphins swim and jump beside us.

He obtained his SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) license for a second time later in life. He raced at Laguna Seca, the Detroit Grand Prix (GP), the Dallas GP, and other racetracks in the United States. He was an ardent follower of the Formula One races and always wanted to attend the Monaco Grand Prix in person.

Burial of cremated remains services will be held at a later date in Panguitch, UT and the US Virgin Islands. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.

Online guestbook at www. maglebymortuary.com

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November 11, 2021

FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com So far, most of the moisture is going up north, and our weather is beautiful for this time of the year. I talked to Dave Etter up at Panguitch Lake, and he said that they haven’t had much rain either.

One thing I don’t understand is the Sevier River, which has been dry all summer, is now flowing again. They sure can use the water at the Piute Reservoir.

In last week’s volleyball championships, I forgot to say that the Panguitch Bobcats won the State Academic 1st place award; the girls had a 3.95 GPA. Two years ago, they went from awarding individuals for this award to a team award. Way to go, Cats!

Well, we got rid of a couple of events last week.

The election was cancelled because the mayor ran unopposed, and Kim Soper will serve a second four-year term.

Good for you, Kim! Paul Dastrup was elected to Council, and will also be serving a second four-year term. Good for you, Paul! The second spot goes to a newcomer in town, David Dodds. David has replaced Brian Bremmer at the County. Then, we did away with my birthday; it’s just a number.

The Boston Red Sox won the World Series in six games.

The Red Sox had the worst record of all the teams in the playoffs, but in this short series, the team with the best pitchers usually wins out.

The NFL is halfway through their season, and the favorites aren’t doing all that great.

Same with the NBA; the best teams have injured players, and their records show it.

This week, college basketball starts, so there is lots of couch potato watching still.

This week, it is Veterans Day (11/11), and the Elementary School will have an assembly at 9:00 in the

gymnasium to honor all veterans. That night, the Panguitch American Legion will host their annual Veteran's Dinner.

It will start at 6:30, and all veterans, spouses and widows of veterans in our area are invited to come and enjoy. On Friday and Saturday, the annual Panguitch Craft Fair will be held at the fair building. The Fair starts at 10:00 a.m., so come early for the best stuff. Sub for Santa will have his candy booth, and drawings for gifts and music will also be there.

The Fair is two days this year, both Friday and Saturday.

The next week will be the Festival of Trees on Friday and Saturday—the 19th and 20th. On Friday from 6:00 to 8:00, you can walk among the trees. On Saturday morning at 9:00 to 10:15, the trees will be on display. From 10:15 to 11:00, there will be an open house program, and at 11:00, there will be a live auction, where you can get a tree of your dreams. Also on the 19th and 20th, the Panguitch BobCats will start their basketball season. The girls will be playing in a preview at SVC against Tabiona. On Saturday, they will meet up with Monticello. The boys will start their season here on the 20th against Millard.

The Lady Cats will be playing Enterprise on Tuesday the 23rd. Then on the 25th, it will be our 12th annual Thanksgiving dinner, and it will be at 12:30 at the senior center. All are welcome. Meals on Wheels will be closed for that week, so come and enjoy a hot meal with all the trimmings. Small families with kids are always welcome.

In the last week of November, the First Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be holding their Christmas dinner. Santa will be there, along with en-

tertainment provided by the kids. Bring your neighbors and friends for a fun evening.

The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ward Relief Societies will have a combined Christmas dinner and program. Look for the date!

On the national front, Congress, after four months of haggling, has finally passed the bipartisan infrastructure bill that will allow the country to rebuild our roads and bridges, airports and buildings throughout the country.

It has been a real long time since Congress has done anything to build up our country.

Sixteen GOP members in the Senate voted for the bill, and eight in the Congress also voted for the bill. It is good to see both parties wanting to build up our great country. It is a $1.5 trillion bill, but much of it will come out of unspent money from the COVID cost from last year.

For the month of October, 539,000 new jobs were added to the workforce. In the first of the year, 800,000 people filed for unemployment in a week. Last week, that figure was down to 235,000 that filed, and the employment figure has dropped from 8% in January to 4.6% in October.

Growth in the country in the last 11 months is at its fastest rate in history. With Amazon, FedX and UPS hiring hundreds of thousands of workers in the next month, the growth is going to continue.

Pat and I went last week to the State Health Building on Center St. and got our booster shot. Like both of the other ones, we did not have any after effects, nor did we feel any pain. These first booster shots are for those 65 and older and workers in the medical field or a first responder. In the last two weeks, we had 25 new cases in Garfield of COVID, but no new deaths. Pfizer

has come out with a new pill that if taken in the first days of symptoms, works so well that they had to stop the testing. They treated 600 with the pills and 600 with a placebo. Those with the pill had seven cases that went to the hospital and with the placebo forty-eight were hospitalized and nine died. Testing stopped because giving out the placebo could cause more deaths. The vaccine has been cleared to vaccinate children from ages 5 to 11 years old.

This is 28 million patients that can be saved from this terrible virus that has killed almost 800,000 needlessly.

Up north, a fire captain who had worked as a first responder for over 30 years passed away from the virus; he was not vaccinated.

For most families like ours, you need a truck, but how often do you use it. Well, here is a truck that most folks really need. Ford is again building a Maverick small pickup. It is a 4-door and has 1,500 pound payload capacity and can be outfitted to tow 4,000 pounds. The Maverick comes with a hybrid base engine that gets 40 mpg. Based on the 100,000 initial orders Ford has received, “small trucks are about to be big news.” The cost for one of the beauties is $19,995; what a deal! I do hold ford stock, along with Tesla, and they just keep on going up, so buy one so that I can make a little side money.

For the first time in 847 days, we now can travel up into Canada. All you have to have is your shot cards showing that you have been vaccinated. Oh, there is so much to see there, with beauty from coast to coast.

One day contains 1,440 minutes, so use every one of them.

Mack O

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November 11, 2021

LegaL Notices 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)691-1710. 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 PUBLIC NOTICE PANGUITCH CEMETERY DISTRICT A public hearing on the Panguitch Cemetery District budget for the calendar year 2022, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday November 18, 2021 in the City council chambers in the city library.

Lorraine Owens, Clerk, Panguitch Cemetery District Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 11 & 18, 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 Dec. 8, 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 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)5387240 for additional information.

GARFIELD COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S) 97-2481 (A82966): Justin and Kaci Dunn propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (7 Miles SE of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 97-2469 (a48002): Samuel K. Dunham Trust, K. Elizabeth Dunham Trust propose(s) using 0.75 ac-ft. from groundwater (East side of Boulder) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-1966 (a48045): Cyrus John Dean propose(s) using 0.0028 cfs OR 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (7 miles north of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. KANE COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3186 (a48004): Eric K. Thompson propose(s) using 0.1815 cfs OR 30.32 ac-ft. from groundwater (7 mis. NE of Alton) for DOMESTIC. WAYNE COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 95-1798 (a48022): Fremont Irrigation Company propose(s) using 150 cfs from the Upper Fremont River (1 mile northeast of Loa) for HYDRO-POWER. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 11 & 18, 2021

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Thanksgiving with the Family— Tips for Survival

by David Schramm, Utah State University Extension Family Life Specialist

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• Courtesy Utah State University Extension

Thanksgiving festivities with family can bring concerns over family members getting along with each other while catching up at dinner time.

It’s that time of year when family members travel from far and wide to gather, give thanks and eat a large meal together. Thanksgiving can be a wonderful time filled with traditions, famous family recipes and catching up with each other’s lives. However, some view Thanksgiving with concern about how everyone will get along.

Here are some do’s and don’ts to help your family have a better chance for a peaceful, enjoyable Thanksgiving this year.

First, a few “Don’ts”

• Don’t talk politics or bring up other “hot topics.” Often the urge is to help family members “really understand” your position or understand why their position is irrational and wrong.

Too often, this ends with slamming doors and someone crying in the car.

• Don’t be sarcastic, critical or give subtle jabs. These can cause emotions to escalate quickly, and feelings can get hurt.

• Don’t try to fix each other’s problems over one meal.

Also, don’t discuss the

Lisa Jeppson: To all the wonderful

people of Wayne County, and especially the Cruisers, I would like to thank you all for letting me serve the community for the past six years. It has been my pleasure to get to know so many wonderful people in the community and to cultivate friendships, some of which will be lifelong.

Lisa Jeppson

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have such talent. I’ll miss our monthly, Friday classes.

The ATV group, which was such a great idea, didn’t put a dent in all of the places we can explore. I hope that some of you will join me next summer in getting out and exploring this glorious country we live in.

When it comes to the community lunch, where do I begin? I started out as just a monthly volunteer and, somehow, I was turned into the head cook and chief bottle washer.

I enjoyed planning the meals and discovering new recipes to try out. I loved working with all the volunteers over the years. Without your help, I could have never pulled off some of my harebrained ideas.

I reached all of my goals, and some were surpassed.

I may no longer be associated with the Wayne County

Senior Citizens, but know I’m not gone and my harebrained ideas are still going on. Please join me on December 3rd and 4th for our Wayne County Annual Benefit Holiday Craft Boutique. There will be a silent auction. Christine Brown Design has generously offered to design a Christmas tree, which will be a part of the silent auction, Jackson Excavation is donating a load of gravel. We will have movie tickets, and so much more. We have some great vendors and awesome support from businesses and people in the community.

This years, proceeds will be going to Bruce and Ramona Brown, who have both had major health issues this past year. Let’s rally around them and show them our love and support as a community.

Again, thank you for letting me serve the people of Wayne County and know that I’m not done yet!

—Lisa Jeppson

problems of other family members who aren’t there.

The Thanksgiving meal is not the time to suggest someone get out of a relationship, sell a house, be a better parent or start exercising.

• Don’t take things person-

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ally. Some family members are more “prickly” than others, but choose not to get defensive. If someone does start fishing for a reaction, don’t take the hook.

Here are some “Do’s” Take charge of seating.

Set the table for success by separating conflicting personalities. Set the conspirators near you so you can put out fires and guide the conversation.

Remind yourself why you are doing it. You love your family (right?), and ultimately, people are more important than problems.

Ask others about their lives. Don’t talk about yourself extensively.

Give kids responsibilities, but then turn them loose.

Kids simply aren’t going to enjoy being trapped at a table for long periods of time. They often get restless and whiny. It’s okay if they run off after trying most of the foods. Don’t turn it into a battle. Have something for them to do after the meal.

O bituaries

Dorene Horrocks 1947 - 2021

FREMONT - Our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, Mary Dorene Horrocks, 74, passed away on October 30, 2021 in St. George, Utah.

Dorene was born on February 12, 1947 to William Dean and Mary Azelia Atwood in Elmo, Utah. She married her love Garold K. Horrocks on December 26, 1966 in Elko, Nevada. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple April 21, 1979.

Garold passed away March 10, 2014.

Garold and Dorene loved to pack the camper, load the horses and take to the mountains.

They bought a farm in Cleveland, Utah and had three children together. They later bought a farm in Fremont, Utah where they raised their three children and worked very hard to make a beautiful ranch.

Dorene worked hard on the farm and later worked for Aspen Ranch for trouble youth for many years as a cook. She had a great love for everyone and always wanted to help in any way she could. She was never into sports but loved her movies and shows, like Heartland, Criminal Minds, Yellowstone, The Voice, Hallmark, and many more. Everyone knew to never mess with movies or shows!

Dorene’s biggest love in life was her family. Always wanting to know how everyone was doing and catching up with life.

Dorene was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer last year and we have known this time was bound to come. If you were granted honors of meeting Dorene she was one amazing woman that was quirky, kind, stubborn, hardworking, loving, and down the earth. She will be deeply missed by family and friends.

Dorene is survived by her two children: Mary Nickole Horrocks, Joseph Garold (Crystal) Horrocks, stepson Dan (Heidi) Whetsel and many grand and great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Garold K. Horrocks; a daughter: Cozann E. Johnson; her parents: William Dean and Mary Azelia Atwood; brothers: Ronald Delroy Atwood, and Ferrel Atwood; sisters-in-law: Lynda Atwood, Tina Atwood, and Sally Craghead Atwood.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. In the Fremont LDS Ward Chapel, where friends may call for viewing Saturday morning from 11:00 to 12:30 prior to the services.

Burial will be in the Fremont Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

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Utah Officials Hope Climate Summit Spurs Action, Results

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The release of methane is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gases contributing to global climate change.

PARK CITY - As talks continue at the annual international climate summit, Utahns are among those urging the U.S. to follow up on its commitments. They want Congress to pass federal climate legislation and President Joe Biden to declare a national climate emergency.

Glenn Wright, chair of the Summit County Council and a Vietnam War veteran, is one of dozens of local elected officials concerned for both the immediate effects and the long-term consequences of climate change.

"I consider climate change an existential threat to the world," Wright asserted.

"But it's really even more important to our environment here in the Summit County area."

The Biden administration's Build Back Better

framework includes more than $500 billion in investments to curb climate change. Groups say the investments are urgent, but more will be needed to address the global consequences.

Wright is deeply concerned about the geopolitical issues caused by a warming planet, but said it also causes environmental problems in southwestern Utah.

"We have a really significant number of trees in the forest that are dying from beetle kill and are now emitting both carbon dioxide and methane and their deterioration," Wright pointed out. "They need to be removed, so we can get some new growth in there and revitalize."

Alex Cornell du Houx, former state representative and president of Elected Officials to Protect America and a veteran, said during his time

in Afghanistan, he witnessed first-hand the impact that water and other resources can have during times of conflict.

"Conflicts across the world are due to climate and water-security issues," Cornell du Houx emphasized. "What's happening, unfortunately, is it's becoming a threat multiplier, that the U.S. is very insulated in many ways against, but it's also coming to the U.S. in much more grave manners."

World leaders concluded their speeches earlier this week and secured global agreements to reduce deforestation and methane emissions. Meanwhile in Congress, Democrats are trying to keep a measure in the Build Back Better Act that would place fees on methane emissions.

—Mark Richardson, Utah News Connection

Immediate Access to Rainbow Bridge National Monument Impacted by Storm Debris and Low Lake Level

Courtesy National Park Service

Until further notice, there is no longer dock access to the shoreline at Rainbow Bridge National Monument due to low levels at Lake Powell and storm debris.

PAGE, AZ - Visitors to Rainbow Bridge National Monument are advised that access from Lake Powell will become significantly more difficult until further notice, due to lowering lake levels and mud and debris from rain events.

Effective immediately, there will no longer be dock access to the shoreline. The Lake Powell dock will be pulled back and accessing the Rainbow Bridge Trail will be at your own risk. Boats and small vessels will still be able

to access the shoreline but please be advised that access to the canyon and trail will likely require going through mud, debris, sand and water before reaching the established trail. Please note that conditions could also change without notice due to weather.

Concessioner tours to other canyons on Lake Powell are not affected by this announcement.

While no longer connected to the shoreline, the Rainbow Bridge dock system will still be accessible with

restroom facilities for visitors. The National Park Service has plans to use seasonal trail crews this winter to reestablish a more accessible trail with the possibility of reconnecting the dock structure as conditions improve and resources allow. Further guidance will be provided at a later date.

Rainbow Bridge National Monument is only accessible via boat on Lake Powell or by obtaining a permit (go to https://navajonationparks. org/) to backpack on Navajo Tribal Lands from Navajo Mountain. Backpackers expecting to arrange drop-off and pick-up in advance at Rainbow Bridge will need to be aware of the current conditions impacting access.

Rainbow Bridge is one of the world's largest known natural bridges. Rainbow Bridge National Monument was established before the National Park Service (NPS) in 1910. In April 2017, NPS designated Rainbow Bridge a Traditional Cultural Property on the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing the site's historic and ongoing cultural significance to at least six American Indian tribes. In 2018, it was designated an International Dark-Sky Association Dark Sky Sanctuary, the first of its kind in the National Park Service.

—National Park Service

November 11, 2021

Tips to Avoid Deer/Vehicle Collisions After Daylight Saving Time Ends

SALT LAKE CITY While Utahns will gain an extra hour of sleep on Nov. 7 when daylight saving time ends, the time change also means that the evening commute for many people will be during lower-visibility hours, which can increase vehicle/ wildlife collisions.

During the fall and winter months, there is an increase in wildlife along the roadways, primarily due to big game animals migrating to lower elevations in search of feed.

The migration period for deer is typically April and May, and then again in October and November, which is also when the highest number of vehicle and deer collisions occur in Utah.

"The peak time to hit deer in Utah is around November," Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Migration Initiative Coordinator Daniel Olson

in the state. Most of the data comes from animals wearing GPS tracking devices or from fish tagged with implanted transmitters. Utah is currently the only state that includes fish tracking in its migration initiative. The tracking data benefits wildlife in several ways because biologists can identify where the animals spend large portions of time feeding and then make habitat improvements in those areas. The data is also used to locate migration routes and ensure that wildlife crossings are constructed strategically (i.e., where those routes cross highways or rivers).

So far this year, there have been over 3,500 deer/vehicle collisions reported. Deer are more active early in the morning and in the evenings, which coincides with busy commuting hours. This is also when low-light conditions make it

beam headlights to better illuminate the road.

• Look for an animal's eyeshine, which can be seen from a distance. Slow down once you have spotted an animal near the roadside.

• Some animals travel in groups, so be sure to watch for additional animals if you see one.

• Do not throw trash out of your vehicle. Not only are there penalties for littering on a highway, but trash and food scraps can also draw animals to roadways.

What to do if you see an animal on or near the road If you see an animal on or near the road, here are some additional suggestions: • Do not swerve for a deer or small animals. Stay in your lane and slow down.

• If several animals are standing in the road, do not

Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

The end of daylight saving time means that evening drivers will be commuting during lower-visibility hours, which can mean an increase in chances of vehicle/wildlife collisions. said. "It coincides with mating season and the migration. Animals are crossing more roads during the migration, and male deer move around a lot more to find mates. Plus, it doesn't help that the daylight hours are shorter, creating lower visibility for drivers."

There were approximately 10,000 deer-vehicle collisions in 2012, according to a DWR study. However, Olson estimates those numbers are lower now because more fences and wildlife bridges have been installed along migration routes across Utah highways in recent years, as part of the Utah Wildlife Migration Initiative.

The Utah Wildlife Migration Initiative was founded in 2017 to better track and study the migration patterns of different wildlife and fish species

difficult for drivers to see.

How to avoid wildlife collision As daylight saving time ends, here are some tips from Wild Aware Utah to help you avoid wildlife collisions: • Be especially alert at dawn and dusk.

• Heed wildlife crossing signs. These signs are usually placed in areas known to have a high volume of wildlife/vehicle collisions.

• Be alert on roadways near wooded, agricultural and wetland areas and also near lakes and streams.

• Scan both sides of the road as you drive. Invite passengers to help watch for wildlife.

• Do not drive distracted. Put away food, phones and other distractions.

• When possible, use high-

try to drive through them or get out of the vehicle to chase or herd them. Honk your horn and flash your lights to encourage them to move on.

• If an animal has crossed the road, continue to drive slowly and be cautious because it may try to cross again.

What to do if you hit an animal • Pull off the road and use your hazard lights if your car is undriveable.

• Do not try to approach an injured animal.

• Call 911 or contact your local police department if you were injured or if the animal is in the roadway and could pose a threat to public safety.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Study: Camping's Popularity Spikes on Utah Public Lands

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The number of people camping in national parks and other public lands in Utah and elsewhere has skyrocketed in the past six years, according to new study.

SALT LAKE CITY - If you went camping on Utah's public lands this past summer, you were not alone, literally.

A new survey shows a major increase in camping on national public lands in the past decade, with a notable spike during the pandemic.

The estimated occupancy for reserved campsites in Utah in the summer months has seen a 77% increase from 2014 to 2020.

Tyler McIntosh, conservation and research manager at The Center for Western Priorities and the report's author,

said interest in the great outdoors has exploded in recent years.

"Looking at a lot of the polling, we see that they're incredibly popular," McIntosh confirmed. "Polling from Colorado College in 2020 found that 84% of Westerners support creating new protected areas like national parks, monuments, wildlife refuges and tribal protected areas."

While conservation groups applauded the increased interest in public lands, McIntosh noted there are concerns the parks have

limited resources, and overcrowding could strain them.

The study showed increased use demonstrated a need for more funding for land-management systems.

McIntosh added nationally, growth in national parks visitation has smashed records this year, while campgrounds and other facilities on protected lands outside the National Park System were not as full, leaving extra room for camping in other areas.

"The national parks consistently has the highest levels of occupancy," McIntosh reported. "There's been a huge growth in the popularity of other national public lands, which tells me that the public is beginning to discover these other landscapes, to love them, and to want to spend time out on them."

For those looking for less crowded campsites, the report has an interactive tool to search campgrounds with highest and lowest site occupancy, in Utah and other states. Results can be filtered by season, by weekdays or weekends, or by year.

—Mark Richardson, Utah News Connection

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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.

Calassified ds HELP WANTED

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 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!

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At 2 a.m., the moon is at maximum eclipse. Notice that the lower left edge is not fully within the umbra and is lighter than the rest. With binoculars or a small telescope, you should make out the lunar maria, or “seas.”

The highlight this week is an eclipse of the moon on the morning of Friday the 19th. The good news is that we can see the entire eclipse (and that’s true from the entire USA), but the bad news is that it happens early in the morning (half of all astronomical events happen after midnight!).

An eclipse of the moon happens when the full moon passes through the shadow of the earth and grows dark. This eclipse is 97% total—at maximum 97% of the moon is in the innermost, darkest part of the earth’s shadow.

An eclipse is a sequence of events. The moon begins to enter the dark part of the earth’s shadow—the umbra —at 12:18 a.m., and from then, you’ll notice the upper part of the moon begin to darken. Maximum eclipse is at 2:03 a.m.; notice that the lower left edge of the moon is brighter than the rest. The

eclipse is essentially over by 3:37 a.m. If you want just a peek, set your alarm for 2 a.m.

Notice that the Pleiades Star Cluster is just above the moon.

The moon’s orange color comes from light refracted through the earth’s atmosphere around the edge of the earth and onto the moon; this is the light from all the earth’s sunrises and sunsets.

If you were on the moon, this would be an eclipse of the sun as the earth moves between the moon and sun. If you’re in the umbra, the eclipse is total, and if in the surrounding penumbra, the eclipse is partial.

You may hear about the Leonid Meteor Shower, which peaks on the morning of the 18th, and this is a good opportunity to evaluate news sources and see which are guilty of hype. Sensationalism surrounds us. We may be told that the Leonids is a major shower, and you must go out and see it; the truth is that it can be a

spectacular shower, but at 33year intervals, the last one being in 2001. On off years, you might see at most 15 meteors per hour, but this year bright moonlight will ruin it, so don’t bother.

The planets are prettymuch where they were last week. Venus is brilliant low in the southwest for the two hours after sunset. Jupiter is almost as bright and is higher and in the south. Fainter Saturn is between them and closer to Jupiter.

John Mosley was Program Supervisor of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles for 27 years and is the author of “Stargazing for Beginners” and “Stargazing with Binoculars and Telescopes.” He and his wife live in St. George, where he continues to stargaze from his retirement home while serving on the advisory committee for Stellar Vista Observatory.

When in Need, There are Resources in Wayne and Garfield Counties For Victims of Domestic Violence, Rape, and Sexual Assault

Canyon Creek Women's Crisis Center

FOR RENT

Emergency Safehouse 435-865-7443 Mobile Team 435-233-5732 New Horizons Crisis Center 145 East 100 North, Richfield Office Hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Shelter is open 24 hrs, 7 days a week Phone Number 435-896-9294 Counseling Services Central Utah Counseling Richfield Office 255 S Main Street, Richfield Office Hours 435-896-8236 24 Hour Emergency Service 877-469-2822 Southwest Behavioral Health Center 601 E Center Street, Panguitch 435-676-8176 24 Hour Emergency Service 800-574-6763 Wayne Community Health Center 128 South 300 West Bicknell, 84715 435-425-3744 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

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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

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PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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

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. 16th

Orange Chicken, Rice & Eggroll, Mixed Veggies, Salad, Seasonal Fruit, Cookie

Wed. Nov. 17th

Chicken Noodle Soup, Grilled Cheese, Veggies, Salad, Peaches, Brownie

Thurs. Nov. 18th

Turkey w/ Stuffing & Gravy, Mixed Veggies, Salad Bar, Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin Pie

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. 16th WED Nov. 17th THURS Nov. 18th

Potato & Ham Soup, Salad Bar, Peaches, Chocolate Pudding Fish & Chips, Mixed Veggies, Salad Bar, Mandarin Oranges, Cookies Roast Turkey, Potatoes & Gravy, Stuffing / Yams, Fruit Salad / Salad Bar, Pumpkin Cake

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.

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MEETINGS 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.

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 BICKNELL AA MEETING AA Open Meeting at Bicknell firehouse 6:30 Wednesday Evening 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

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.

DEPUTY ASSESSOR Title: Deputy Assessor Department: County Assessor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Full Time with Full Benefits GENERAL PURPOSE Performs a variety of entry level clerical and administrative support duties as required to expedite the maintenance of property valuation records and documents and provide day to day customer service.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under general supervision from the Wayne County Assessor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Performs various clerical and secretarial duties; provides for long-term records maintenance of property appraisal and valuation documents.

• Updates and maintains various files of documents generated through the on-going operations of the office of the County Assessor.

• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of personal property tax returns.

• Operates personal computer and custom software applications to maintain and create property owner accounts.

• Provides clerical assistance to appraisers, enters property field notes and sales comparable information as needed to complete property valuations; routinely reviews appraisal forms to ensure standard information is provided to enable proper computations of property value; • Motor Vehicle (DMV) software, registrations and related forms.

• Performs general secretarial duties; drafts or composes correspondence; performs over the counter customer service as needed.

• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education and Experience: a. Graduation from high school; AND b. One (1) year experience performing above or related duties.

OR c. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Some knowledge of standard office procedures and policies; good English usage, grammar, and spelling; basic mathematics involving the use of addition, subtraction, multiplication and percentages; operation of standard office machinery; complex filing systems, alphabetical and numerical; computer operation; telephone etiquette; appraisal terminology; basic interpersonal skills; various tax exemption forms and application processes.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; follow written or oral instructions; work in a standard office setting requiring extensive setting or standing; perform accurate mathematical computations; write legibly; respond to requests for assistance or information; demonstrate self motivation; learn and apply new skills; travel for further education; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

3. Special Qualifications: Must be able to operate standard calculator and to type (accuracy emphasized over speed).

4. Work Environment: Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, and does involve hiking, walking, standing, stooping, lifting, sitting and reaching. Talking, hearing and seeing necessary in performing job duties. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional and discriminating thinking.

Applications can be picked up at the County Clerk’s office and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday November 16, 2021. Please submit Resume and Cover letter with application. Position is full time with benefits. If you have any questions, please call the County Clerk’s office at 435-836-1300, or the County Assessor’s Office at 435-8361305.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor

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