The Wayne & Garfield County Insider November 30, 2023

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Torrey Town Council

by Amiee Maxwell

Issue # 1539

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Stall in U.S. Postal Service Hiring Leaves Antimony Mail Delivery in Limbo

Unified Fire Authority & Josh Soper Honored with Fire Awards

by FFSL

Nov. 9, 2023 TORREY - The November 9, 2023, Torrey Town Council meeting opened with water bill forgiveness requests by Amanda Brown and Paula Pace. Both were firsttime offenders and took care of their water leaks promptly after being discovered. The council approved these requests. The council then approved a business license for Morgan Knight for her homebased Foot Zone Therapy business.

During the Mayor’s Report, Mayor Wright said that Torrey didn’t see the number of people expected during the eclipse but that it was still “the busiest weekend ever.”

Wright reported that the water tank project may have some leftover money and that it can be used on related projects, such as the work on the chlorinator to Sleeping Rainbow.

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After Judy Green—who has served as postmaster for Antimony for fourteen years—gave her notice of decision to retire to the U.S. Postal Service in May of 2023, retail services have been suspended at the Antimony Post Office until a new Contract Postal Unit operator can be found.

ANTIMONY - In a small town—as anyone who lives in a small town knows—the local post office provides a crucial community service. For residents of Antimony, U.S.

DWR Recommends Minor Changes to Bear Hunting Rules, Rewards for Reporting Poachers

Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is proposing a few changes to the state’s black bear management plan and hunting rules. 2024 will be the third year of a three-year recommendation cycle for black bear hunting.

SALT LAKE CITY The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is proposing a few changes to the state’s black bear management plan and hunting rules and also some updates to the rules that provide a reward to someone who reports a poacher, as well as a few other items.

The public is encouraged

to give their feedback on the proposals.

Proposed changes to hunting rules and black bear management plan 2024 will be the third year of a three-year recommendation cycle for black bear hunting. As a result, Proposed Changes Cont'd on A2

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

THURS. NOV. 30 - WED. DEC. 6

Snow showers possible going into the weekend, with the highest chance (45%) on Friday.

Otherwise, partly cloudy. Highs in the 30s and 40s; lows in the teens and 20s.

**Weather is subject to Change

mail and package services to their town are currently in limbo.

For fourteen years, Judy Green has served as postmaster for Antimony.

In the town of around

eighty boxholders, the little building that serves as the post office is owned by the town of Antimony, and Green has operated the facility under an arrangement that the postal service re-

fers to as a Contract Postal Unit (CPU).

Having dedicated her service to the town for a

GARFIELD CO. / SALT LAKE - The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands recognized Josh Soper and Unified Fire Authority for their outstanding work this season at the State Fall Fire Management Meeting.

At the end of each fire season, staff from around the state come together to discuss issues that arose during the fire year and improvements being made across the state. As a part of this meeting, state office staff recognize outstanding individuals and organizations for their hard work protecting Utah from wildfire.

“This is an opportunity to recognize organizations and individuals that have really gone above and beyond this past fire year,” said Brett Ostler, State of Utah Fire ManFire Awards

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Cora Mae Taylor Releases New Album Inspired by the Wayne Co. Landscape

BLM, FWS Review Potential Impacts of Northern Corridor Highway in Utah

by Amiee Maxwell

ST. GEORGE - The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) are gathering public input to inform a scientific analysis of the proposed Northern Corridor highway in Washington County.

The Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is the result of the settlement of pending litigation and will address the Northern Corridor highway right-of-way and any corresponding effects to the FWS’s approved incidental No. Corridor Hwy Cont'd on B2

Courtesy Cora Mae Taylor

Cora Mae Taylor, a 79-year-old Fremont, Utah, resident, released a full-length album—Red, White, Blue & Green—on November 16, 2023.

FREMONT - Cora Mae Taylor, a 79-year-old Fremont, Utah, resident, released a full-length album—Red, White, Blue & Green—on November 16, 2023, which celebrates

the beautiful colors in this corner of the Colorado Plateau.

Taylor says she didn’t make the album because of any expectations or aspirations of making money. “I

did it because I love music and I wanted to share some of the songs I have written,” she said.

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UPCOMING EVENTS...

2023 Boulder Holiday Markets

December 9

Boulder Community Center 10 AM - 2:30 PM You are only young once.

After that you have to think up some other excuse.

—Billy Arthur

WHS Presents: Badger Boutique December 9

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Proposed Changes: The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

is proposing a few changes to the state’s black bear management plan and hunting rules and also some updates to the rules that provide a reward to someone who reports a poacher, as well as a few other items. The public is encouraged to give their feedback on the proposals.

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the DWR is not recommending any changes to permit numbers for black bears for the 2024 seasons, and season dates will only be adjusted for the calendar year.

The DWR is recommending a few minor changes to the black bear rules. Previously, anyone who wanted to hunt black bears in Utah was required to take a mandatory bear hunting orientation course before they could apply for a permit. However, last year, the Utah Wildlife Board voted to only require the course if someone drew out for the permit, rather than requiring it before an individual applied for a permit. The DWR is proposing to update the rule to be in line with that approved change. The DWR is also proposing to clarify that a hunter must have the orientation course certificate in their possession—either physically or electronically (via the DWR Hunting and Fishing app)—while hunting or pursuing a black bear.

The Utah Black Bear Management Plan was updated and approved last year and will be in effect until 2035. However, the DWR is proposing to remove a small paragraph from the plan that required a statewide rollup of harvest variables, which is incompatible with the objectives outlined in other changes to the plan that were approved last year.

“This proposed update to the management plan allows biologists to recommend management strategies and address bear populations in specific units across Utah in response to issues like drought impacts, human conflicts and impacts to mule deer populations,” DWR Game Mammals Coordinator Darren DeBloois said.

Recommended revisions to the rule for poaching reporting rewards State rule currently allows the DWR to issue big game, bear, cougar or turkey permits to people who report poaching incidents involving those species. This is a unique incentive program that not many states offer.

“We greatly appreciate the help that we receive from the public in reporting poachers and other illegal wildlife activity,” DWR Law Enforcement Chief Wyatt Bubak said. “Reward permits are one way that we demonstrate that gratitude, and they also encourage members of the public to help us fight against illegal wildlife activity in the state. We are proposing a few changes to this rule to clarify when, where and for what species the DWR may issue these reward permits.”

The main proposed changes include: • Allowing for more protection for reporting parties • Accounting for instances where the individual qualifies for multiple permits • Removing references to cougar permits since

cougar permits are no longer required after recent legislation that went into effect in May • Allowing for a reward permit on a nearby unit or similar unit or for a different species or voucher • Allowing for a premium limited-entry permit or once-in-a-lifetime permit to be issued to someone who reported multiple poachers or poaching violations • Including unlawful take of a trophy animal as a permit-eligible violation Proposed unit elk plans The Utah Statewide Elk Management Plan was approved last year and will be in effect until 2032. The DWR is proposing a few changes to eight hunting unit management plans, including updates to the population objectives on those units. The DWR is also proposing to split the management plans for two units, so that the plans more closely represent the separate elk populations.

Those proposed unit plan changes include: • Splitting the Central Mountains elk unit plan into separate plans for the Manti and Nebo hunting units • Splitting the South Slope elk unit plan into separate plans for the Yellowstone unit and for the Diamond Mountain/

Vernal/Bonanza unit.

Give feedback The public meetings for the recommendations can either be viewed virtually or attended in person.

You can view the biologists’ presentations before the meetings and share your feedback about them on the DWR website or in person at the six public meetings. The presentations are also available on the DWR YouTube channel, but comments can only be submitted through the forms on the DWR website.

The public comment period opened on Nov. 21 for each of the five Regional Advisory Council meetings and for the Utah Wildlife Board meeting.

Public comments submitted within the online-comment timeframes listed below will be shared with the RAC and wildlife board members at each respective meeting. Members of the public can choose to either watch the meetings online or attend them in person. If you wish to comment during the meeting, you must attend in person—online comments will only be accepted until the deadlines listed below.

The meetings will be held on the following dates and times: • Central Utah RAC meeting: Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. at the DWR Springville Office at 1115 N. Main

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St. in Springville. (Online comments must be submitted by today, Nov. 30 at 11:59 p.m.)

Northern Utah RAC meeting: Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Weber County Commission Chambers at 2380 Washington Blvd. #240 in Ogden.

(Online comments must be submitted by today, Nov. 30 at 11:59 p.m.)

Southern Utah RAC meeting: Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. at the DNR Richfield Complex at 2031 Industrial Park Road in Richfield. (Online comments must be submitted

by Dec. 7 at 11:59 p.m.)

Southeastern Utah RAC meeting: Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. at the John Wesley Powell Museum at 1765 E. Main St. in Green River. (Online comments must be submitted

by Dec. 7 at 11:59 p.m.)

Northeastern Utah RAC meeting: Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. at the DWR Vernal Office at 318 N. Vernal Ave. in Vernal. (Online comments must be submitted by Dec. 7 at 11:59 p.m.)

Utah Wildlife Board meeting: Jan. 4, 2024 at 9 a.m. at the Eccles Wildlife Education Center at 1157 S. Waterfowl Way in Farmington.

(Online comments must be submitted by Dec. 21 at 11:59 p.m.)

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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'Hopefully, We Can Do Better' I read the 11/12/23 article [in The Insider] on the community meeting to discuss Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument's (GSENM) management plan. In it, Leland Pollock, a Garfield County Commissioner, calls the people who oppose his views on land management in the GSENM terrorists, Al-Qaeda.

Al- Qaeda is a terrorist group. They vilify and dehumanize people encouraging acts of violence against civilians whose governments or ideas they oppose. They believe in authoritarian and theocratic forms of government. Since 9/11, official US policy has been to hunt down “Al-Qaeda” members and kill them. According to someone who was at the meeting, no one seems to have called Pollock out on his inflammatory and threatening language.

Utah’s attorney general and top law enforcement official Sean Reyes was there, representing the State of Utah, and he seemed fine with Pollock’s comments.

Mr. Pollock gets paid around $100,000 a year (including benefits) for a half time job, and also gets the free use of a new truck and a lifetime pension when he retires. He was elected to serve the interests of all the residents and taxpayers of Garfield County. Fear, hatred and simple answers to complex issues get folks

to turn out at the polls, and Pollock’s language is designed to do just that. He is eager and willing to label a not insignificant portion of his constituents as “terrorists” (we all know what you should do to terrorists) and to denigrate their interests, livelihoods and values as citizens. To Pollock, they are not real Americans; they are vermin and a danger to the real patriots and citizens. Inflammatory talk and bluster is much easier than trying to actually do something to address problems and concerns (which doesn’t seem to be one of Pollock’s strong points).

When the GSENM was created, grazing “rights” were grandfathered in. There is absolutely no indication those grazing leases are going to disappear. I’m not antiranching; I respect and admire the small ranchers. I was raised on a small farm, working with cows, as were my parents and grandparents. I know how hard the work is, but let’s be honest, private grazing

on public lands is a heavily subsidized activity. There is an unshakable belief of some of the holders of public land leases that the nation’s taxpayers owe them an entitlement. Somehow a subsidy has become a right.

I don’t even have a problem with some of my tax dollars going to support local ranchers and farmers.

I think that is one of the functions of a democratic government. We help one another out. I do have a problem with public lands, of which I am a part owner as an American citizen, being degraded by over grazing or given away. I have a huge problem with an elected official painting a target on the backs of some of his constituents. Everyone should.

If you compare the average SUWA newsletter to Mr. Pollock’s comments, it is readily apparent who is using terrorist language and beliefs. Hopefully, we can do better.

David Hensel, Garfield County, Utah

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Antimony PO: For residents of Antimony, U.S.

mail and package services to their town are currently in limbo.

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long time, Green, at 74 years of age and experiencing physical difficulties meeting the demands of the job, gave notice to the U.S. Postal Service in May of 2023 of her decision to retire. At that time, she notified Brian Crawford, her direct supervisor who is located in Beaver, of her intention. Green says that at that time, she put in her 30-day notice.

What’s supposed to happen when a CPU holder gives notice of intent to vacate the contract position is that the Postal Service puts out a solicitation for a new contractor to continue services. A solicitation did go out, and then—despite receiving inquiries and applications from at least five interested parties—it appears the process stalled.

Roma Henrie, Town Clerk for Antimony (also retiring), became deeply concerned when Green, as well as Antimony boxholders, received notice from the Postal Service that Green’s contract services were being terminated on November 17, leading to Antimony’s Post Office closure the following day, on November 18.

The notice directed postal customers to go to Junction—18 miles away—for retail and package services.

“We regret to inform you that retail services at the Antimony, UT, Contract Postal Unit (CPU) were suspended on November 17, 2023, due to the operator’s retirement.

P.O. Box mail service will continue uninterrupted in Antimony via delivery by the highway contract route driver (HCR) as we search for a new operator of the CPU,” the official USPS letter said, which was delivered November 20. Residents were also told that they could meet the highway contract route driver at 8:00 a.m. to pick up packages.

Not mentioned in the letter, however, is that while Tom King, the highway contract route driver, is paid to deliver the mail to the Antimony Post Office location, he is not paid

to sort and deliver the mail and packages to residents’ boxes. As a result, both King and Green—now herself having been terminated—are filling the gap by volunteering their time to sort and place the mail in boxes and deliver packages.

Green expressed that she was not about to let her fellow Antimony townspeople go without mail delivery. “We decided to do that out of the goodness of our heart and for our town.

Today, Tom started putting the mail up and I finished it,” Green said, on Tuesday, November 21.

Roma Henrie said that Antimony Town’s communications with USPS supervisor Crawford over the summer to complete the hiring process were fruitless. According to Henrie, Crawford said he was running into red tape, and that he tried to get something done but couldn’t make it happen. Several local individuals had told Henrie directly that they had applied to become the new CPU contractor, yet they had not been contacted or interviewed. “So we kept hanging on, hanging on, hanging on,” said Henrie.

With the lack of communication, or a process moving forward, Henrie became worried that the Antimony Post Office could suffer the same fate as the Sigurd Post Office, in Sevier County, which closed in March of 2020 when their CPU postmaster retired. It has remained closed ever since, leaving Sigurd residents to drive to Richfield for postal services.

Thus alarmed, Henrie started a petition, intended for delivery to the U.S. Postal Service, “Save the Antimony Town Post Office from Closure.”

The petition stated, “Our small town of Antimony, UT, USA is facing a significant challenge. The proposed closure of our local post office will force us to drive 18 miles one way every day to get our mail or send anything. This change will impose an extreme hardship on many of us, especially those who are older, handicapped, or living on fixed incomes and cannot afford the cost of gasoline. The Antimony Town

Post Office is more than just a place for mail—it's a vital part of our community…Closing this post office would not only inconvenience us but also isolate us further from essential services and connections with the outside world.”

According to Henrie, the petiton, which was posted online and at the post office, received more than 80 signatures in just four or five days.

Crawford—the postal supervisor located in Beaver—said he is not authorized to communicate with the media on behalf of the U.S. Postal Service, and referred inquiries to Rod Spurgeon, the USPS Regional Communications Specialist, located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Spurgeon said that the Antimony Post Office “is not slated for closure.” He confirmed that five applications have been received from interested parties and that the process is underway to find a new CPU operator, and that they are looking to fill the position around January 1, 2024.

When asked why the process has taken so long, having been originally notified of Green’s intent to retire last May, Spurgeon said, “I don’t know.”

Meanwhile, Antimony’s mail is getting delivered thanks to Tom King and Judy Green. “We’re trying really hard. Tom King is one of the most kind people I’ve ever met,” said Green.

Green is hopeful that the process will play out positively and a replacement for her will be found soon. Seeing that her service might still be needed for a period of time, she said she renewed her bond in September.

Green has been personally making package deliveries to homes of residents she knows have difficulty getting to the post office, people who she knows need their medication. “I have a lady who works at home and can’t leave her computer until way after I’m gone,” she said.

“It’s working out, that’s the main thing,” said Green. “Everybody is getting their mail, everybody is getting their packages.”

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Wills, Trusts, and More

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Should I Get Married Later In Life?

by Jeffery J. McKenna Having been an estate planning attorney for almost twenty-one years, I have worked with many clients wanting to get married later in life. With proper planning, the experience can be wonderful!

However, it is critical that if you or someone you know is thinking about marriage later in life, that they take proper steps to protect them and their family.

Often, older couples have to cope with adult children who cannot understand why mom or dad wants to remarry. By updating one’s estate plan, many concerns related to the marriage can be minimized.

In second marriages later in life, there is often a desire to allow all or part of the estate of the first spouse to die to be available for the surviving spouse during his or her life. Upon the surviving spouse’s death, the estate can then be distributed to children or family member of the first spouse to die.

The best way to ensure that one’s assets are available for a surviving spouse but ultimately distributed to one’s children from a prior marriage is

through the use of a trust.

The trust can be created within a will (this is called a testamentary trust) or it can be created within a living trust (this is a trust created while one is alive).

Significantly, the trust maker would set forth the terms of the trust according to his or her wishes, and would select the trustee (or trustees) to manage the trust. Upon the death of the trust maker, the trustee would then manage the trust assets subject to those specified wishes of the trust maker.

For couples in a second marriage, it is often important to sign a marital agreement that states each spouse can dispose of his or her estate as desired.

If such a document is not signed, a surviving spouse could legally attempt to “override” the estate plan of the deceased spouse.

Proper estate planning in these circumstances can be a great blessing. It can relieve significant concerns of adult children when a parent remarries later in life, and it can bring peace of mind to the parent, knowing that he or she has succeeded in protecting the financial legacy of the children.

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NOW WITH RICHFIELD AND PANGUITCH OFFICES TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AROUND THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 25 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. Additionally, you can RSVP to attend one of his FREE Estate Planning Seminars in Richfield, at 159 North Main Street, every Third Thursday.

Stars game with two front row seat tickets.

He sat down and then another man asked him if the other chair was taken.

The man said "No, it was supposed to be for my wife."

The other man said "Well, where is she?

And he said "She died two days ago from a stroke."

The other man said "Well, that's unfortunate, I'm so sorry for you. But shouldn't you give this seat to another family member?"

And the man said, "No, they're all at the funeral"

Cereal

Three brothers wanted to give their blind mom a birthday gift. The first got her a big beautiful house.

The second got her a brand new luxury vehicle with a driver. The third got her a talking parrot to keep her company.

When they all got together, they wanted to know which gift she liked best. She said they were all great but she thanked her third son because she liked the chicken dinner best.

Tea for 2

A little girl is serving her father tea while her mother is out shopping. The mother comes home and the father says, "Watch this!" The little girl goes and serves the mother tea. The mother responds, "Did it ever occur to you that the only place she can reach to get water is the toilet?"

PUNishment

I dropped my toothpaste, and I’m crestfallen.

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

A mom and a son come home from the grocery store. The boy immediately empties out a box of animal crackers and the mom asks him why.

The boy says, "You should not eat it if the seal is broken, so I'm looking for the seal."

Pen

A man called his child's doctor, "Hello! My son just snatched my pen when I was writing and swallowed it. What should I do?"

The doctor replied, "Until I can come over, write with another pen."

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1. Loaded up 6. Tube in old TV 9. Pouches 13. Tequila source 14. Stick in water 15. Jig's French cous-

16. TV's "____ Secretary" 17. Money in Myanmar 18. Photoshop maker 19. *Result of multiplication 21. *Whole number 23. *Say 2+2 is 5, e.g.

24. Arctic floater 25. Dashboard acronym 28. Fountain serving 30. Spanky or Alfalfa 35. Short for "hurry up" 37. Live bait 39. Turn upside down 40. Cassette contents 41. Retire from military, for short 43. Jason's vessel 44. Sicker 46. "Sight for ____ eyes" 47. Puppy cry 48. Denver option, at a diner 50. Apartment 52. Green turtle's domain 53. Final 55. Personal trainer's place of employment 57. *Venn ____ 61. *Point in 2.5 65. Barrel racing meet 66. Gobbled up 68. On the rocks (2 words) 69. *Fields Medal to a mathematician, e.g.

70. Sports official, for short 71. 8 of something 72. Like Gulf Stream 73. Big bang maker 74. Required things DOWN 1. "I lift my ____

beside the golden door" 2. Petri dish gel 3. Carpenter's groove 4. Dodge, as in tax bill 5. Takes exception to 6. Native Egyptian, in Roman times 7. *Line with one endpoint 8. Path in the woods 9. Left or right, e.g.

10. Awestruck 11. *Three-dimensional figure with 6 square faces 12. Palm reader, e.g.

15. Cake with filling 20. Three people?

22. Neither here ____ there 24. Subcontract (2 words) 25. *1:2, e.g.

26. Sacred song 27. Canada's favorite tree?

29. "Nobody ____ It Better" 31. Fix a cat 32. First discovered asteroid 33. *Measured in

degrees 34. Parkinson's disease drug 36. Banana remnant 38. Between dawn and noon 42. Brown shade 45. Retread, past tense 49. Non-alcoholic brew 51. Rockefeller or Bezos 54. Like today's phone 56. Kind of pie 57. No-win situation 58. Wisconsin neighbor 59. Jewish month of Purim 60. Disease-causing organism 61. Clever 62. Indoor allergy cause 63. Crushed it, as in a test 64. "____ Make a Deal" 67. *X Solution on B5

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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com

Aurrora Beck PANGUITCH - Aurrora Christina Beck, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 15 on November 20, 2023, in Panguitch. She was born on July 28, 2008, to Richard and Mary Kathallen Beck. Survived by her siblings Jazmine Bence, Aireal Beck, Dayton Beck, and her nephew Brooks Bence. Preceded in death by her mom, Mary “Kathy” Beck.

Aurrora was a sophomore at Panguitch High School and was a second year cheerleader; she loved being a part of the cheer team. Aurrora had the most contagious smile and laugh.

She had a huge personality and was always putting others before herself.

Aurrora was incredibly close to her brother, Dayton. They always enjoyed joking around, playing video games and drinking a variety of soda together.

Aurrora always loved different cultures and was going to attend college to become an English teacher in Korea.

Aurrora liked a wide variety of music, especially Kpop; she always forced her father and nephew to listen with her. "We all know they secretly enjoyed it."

Not only was Aurrora a girly-girl enjoying cheerleading, dressing up, painting her nails, and makeup, but she also enjoyed riding 4-wheelers, going mudding, and riding horses (only when her sister Aireal made her participate).

Aurrora was afraid of fish and frogs, but she loved snakes. She had two pets, a dog and a cat, that slept with her every night; she was always an animal lover.

Aurrora enjoyed watching movies, singing in the car, and dancing, which she excelled at.

Aurrora was incredibly loved and will always be missed. She was the most kind and beautiful person that you could ever know. We were all incredibly blessed to be a part of this beautiful young girls' life. She gained her angel wings way too young and will forever be in our hearts.

Friends called for visitation Tuesday evening from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the Panguitch 2nd Ward. Cremation services followed in the Magleby Mortuary Cremation Center.

Celebration of life will take place on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in the Panguitch High School Auditorium.

Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com A special thanks to Panguitch High School for the use of the auditorium. Thank you to the Panguitch community for all their love and support during this difficult time.

December is from the Latin word "decem" because this had been the tenth month of the early Roman Calendar.

On Christmas Eve, eight reindeer adorned with a full set of antlers lead Santa’s sleigh, as the story goes. They are females; the only reindeer left with antlers at Christmastime are the female.

Reindeer love cold weather and have two layers of thick, furry skin. The layer closest to their skin is dense, wooly and soft. They can see in the dark. The Arctic has very little daylight in the winter. Both male and female reindeer have antlers—the males shed theirs in November and early December, and females shed theirs after they give birth in the spring. Reindeer can run 35 miles in one day and have a great sense of smell so that they can find food even under the snow.

It was a glorious week, with the celebration of Thanksgiving serving as a reminder of our great things in life that we give thanks for.

The Israelis and Hamas called for a ceasefire for four days so that prisoners could be exchanged. Our president is appealing for both sides to continue the ceasefire and begin peace talks.

Black Friday had people spending more money than ever (4½%). The stores were packed with shoppers looking for items on sale.

Our Thanksgiving dinner at the Panguitch Senior Citizens Center came off well, with over 50 in attendance. We had plenty of food, and take home was available. Everyone seemed to enjoy the food and each other’s company. Thanksgiving is not a good day to eat alone. Next year, it will be at the same time and the same place. You are welcome! Beverly (senior cen-

ter cook) came in early and made the potatoes and gravy. Thank you, Bev. It was great potatoes and gravy!

We have great help. In addition to several volunteers, our daughters finished off the afternoon as the cleanup committee.

Pat and I went up to Provo, as her sister, Adele, passed away about an hour after we got there. Her children were also at the bedside. Pat and her sister were both in the Class of 1955 and were such good friends.

Adele will have her funeral in Provo on December 9th, and then will be transported to Panguitch for her burial.

The fun never quits this time of the year in Panguitch. This Saturday, Dec. 2, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be at the Panguitch Social Hall at 10:00 a.m. Bring your kids and their lists and have some hot chocolate and goodies to eat. There will be gifts for each kid, and Santa will arrive in a fire engine with lights and sirens blaring away. It is a fun morning for the kids. Bring your camera. It is a great event for taking pictures. I will see you there. Santa will go from the Social Hall to the Extended Care Unit to deliver gifts to all of the guests that are there.

This is a busy weekend with the wrestlers down

at the Triple C Arena. The Cats will be out to retain their championship from last year.

Next weekend will be more of the fun stuff. On Dec. 8, Friday, there will be a lighted Christmas truck parade down Center to Main and the Triple C Arena. On Saturday the 9th, there will be a car show at the Triple C Arena. All donations will be going to the Sub for Santa.

Speaking of Sub for Santa, the Christmas tree is up, and opportunities to purchase a gift for our children are available. This program has been going on for a long time. What keeps it so successful is the kind citizens who donate. It is never too late to contact Pat or Elaine Baldwin to get a wish list, and the wish will be granted to the best of our ability.

Please, don’t let any children go without a Christmas gift.

On Sunday the 10th, for those who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, there will be a rededication of the St. George Temple.

There will be two services—one at 10 a.m. and one at 1:30 p.m.—at the Panguitch Stake Center.

Most of the local churches in town will be having Christmas dinners, so check with them for times and dates.

Spending is going up, and the cost of living is coming down. Oil has settled at about $75 dollars a barrel, and even though the big oil companies are not doing any drilling for oil, they are giving the profits to their stockholders. Gas prices are really coming down to $3.29 in Utah. On our trip up to Provo, gas at Salina was $3.39, but in Provo it was down to $2.99. It certainly makes traveling a lot cheaper. It doesn’t hurt that the Feds aren’t going to increase the interest rate.

About two months ago, I ordered a Maverick pickup truck, and last week, I was told that my truck had been built and was being shipped. Since ten days had gone by, I checked to see if it had arrived yet. I was told that it was being shipped from Mexico and wouldn’t be here for another two weeks. They build them there, along with many other Ford vehicles, including our Explorer, which is ten years old. We don’t have any complaints about where it is built, but it would be nice to have it soon.

Be sure to get your Sub for Santa list filled out so that Santa’s elves can get busy with the shopping.

Mack O.

New Album:“I did it because I love music and I wanted to share some of the songs I have written.

—Cora Mae Taylor New Album Cont'd from A1

Music has always been a part of Taylor’s life. “My mother said I started singing once I started talking,” said the lifelong Wayne County resident. In her younger days, Taylor performed across the Capitol Reef area but says music got away from her during her busy working years. Since she’s retired, she’s been able to focus on her music once again and enjoys singing with the Wayne County

group, Rough Around the Edges. They play together once a week, mostly for fun, she says. The group occasionally plays at the assisted living center in Monroe, during the community lunches in Bicknell, and at other county events.

Red, White, Blue & Green was recorded at The Bit Farm in Torrey, and each track features a variety of local musicians, including Scott Smith, Dudley Elliott, Adrian Ruger, Steve Lutz, and others.

The album is of the country

western style and includes songs like “Summer of Gone,” which is a song about growing old which Taylor says, “fits me well at this time of my life.”

“Dirt,” she says, always gets a good audience reaction and features her five-year-old great-granddaughter singing with her.

Find the album on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, iTunes, and other streaming services. Hard copies of the CD are also available at Ellet Service in Loa.

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Schools and Sports Southern Utah University Partners with Hustle 2.0

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by Mack Oetting

Courtesy Southern Utah University

Southern Utah University is thrilled to announce its partnership with Hustle 2.0, a second-chance rehabilitation curriculum for incarcerated individuals.

CEDAR CITY Southern Utah University is thrilled to announce its partnership with Hustle 2.0, a second-chance rehabilitation curriculum for incarcerated individuals. Hustle 2.0 is currently used in more than 400 jails and prisons across the U.S. Individuals need to complete the three Hustle 2.0 program modules, and following their release, would then be eligible to receive three SUU credits for having completed the program through SUU’s School of Business and Community and Workforce Development.

This partnership is possible because Hustle 2.0 and the Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business have overlapping goals,” said Professor Tyler Stillman, Director of Entrepreneurship and Associate professor of Marketing at SUU. “Specifically, Hustle 2.0 aspires to help incarcerated individuals to live happy and productive lives that are free from additional involvement in the justice system, while it is the mission of the business school to 'provide the knowledge and direction that forms a foundation for lifelong student success.' Both organizations provide guidance on ways to make a living in an ethical and socially constructive way.

The H2.0 program

Courtesy Southern Utah University

Hustle 2.0, a second-chance rehabilitation curriculum for incarcerated individuals, is currently used in more than 400 jails and prisons across the U.S. has three modules: The Preseason, The Hustle Guide: Book One and The Hustle Guide: Book Two. These three modules make up the entirety of the Hustle 2.0 curriculum, totaling over 1,266 pages in homework assignments, workbooks, case studies, journaling prompts and exercises.

The curriculum addresses the needs of incarcerated individuals by providing evidence-based, traumainformed concepts through real-life experiences, case studies, art and testimonials of people with experience in incarceration. Topics in the curriculum include employment readiness, wellbeing, trauma and healing, criminal thinking, an entrepreneurial mindset and recovering from addictive behaviors. Once these indi-

viduals achieve an 80% on The Preseason, and 1800+ points across both The Hustle Guide: Book One and The Hustle Guide: Book Two, they are eligible to receive a certificate in Leadership and Management from Southern Utah University upon their qualified release from an institutional penal facility.

Along with the certificate, Mavericks—or those participants who graduate from the program—will receive three Continuing Education Units which can be used in any SUU bachelor's degree program as elective credit upon admission. The CEU’s act the same as any other college credit—they are transferable between institutions, and apply to any SUU bachelor program— not just SUU’s Speedway/

BGS Program. The further good news for Mavericks is cost; should the Hustle 2.0 participants decide to seek a degree at SUU following their release, the university offers them a discounted price for their credit hours—only $150 for all three. The university is committed to maintaining this price through 2027.

Hustle 2.0’s mission is to maximize the potential of individuals whose lives are affected by incarceration.

SUU is proud to partner with the Hustle 2.0 program to offer these individuals the opportunity to start anew after completing the rigorous program. Learn more about the program or contact Tyler Stillman, at tylerstillman@ suu.edu.

—Southern Utah University

We went over to Parowan to watch the boys play the Rams. You kind of get a feel for how well the home team is doing with the home crowd. There were twice as many Cat fans as Ram fans, and they played like it also. The only time the game was close was in the first quarter and the score was 13 to 12. The second quarter was 29 to 9, and the Cats just kept pulling away for a final score of PHS with 71 and the Rams with 43. This was a team effort, with almost everyone getting into the scoring column. However, Cache Eyre had a career night, scoring twenty-nine points—five 3-pointers, six rebounds and four assists.

The Cats really have a busy schedule these next two weeks. There is a game with Kanab on the 29th, with Emery on December 1st, and a game with

Enterprise on the 6th; all three games are at home.

December 8-9 is the 1A preview, but where it is going to take place, I am not sure. On the 12th, they play El Capitan here in Panguitch.

The girls have a busy schedule but with away games—November 28th at South Sevier, November 30th at Parowan, December 5th at Enterprise, and December 6 at Kanab.

On the 8th, they will have a game against San Juan at home. The girls will get really tested since most of these games will be against 2A teams.

None of the teams have it easy. The wrestlers, after their own tournament, start off on December 6th at Richfield and December 7th at Parowan. On the 8th, they have the JV Parowan Tournament, and on December 8-9, there will be the tournament at Desert Hills.

In the past, there were only a few games before the holidays, but those days seem to be gone.

There will be a lot of entertainment for your buck or you can still get season tickets.

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Fire Awards: This is an opportunity to recognize organizations

and individuals that have really gone above and beyond this past fire year.

Our cooperators and local fire wardens are essential to our success when responding to wildfires.—Brett Ostler, State of Utah Fire Management Officer for the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands

No. Corridor Hwy:

Public involvement in this scoping period is essential for a thorough NEPA analysis that considers both conservation objectives and the needs of Washington County.

—Josh Rasmussen, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist No. Corridor Hwy

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Courtesy Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands

The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands recognized Josh Soper (middle) and Unified Fire Authority for their outstanding work this season at the State Fall Fire Management Meeting. Soper currently serves as the Garfield County Fire Warden.

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agement Officer for the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands. “Our cooperators and local fire wardens are essential to our success when responding to wildfires.”

This year, Unified Fire Authority was honored as the Cooperator of the Year, and Josh Soper was named the Warden of the Year.

Soper currently serves as the Garfield County Fire Warden.

Cooperator of the Year Unified Fire Authority has been a valuable partner for staff in the FFSL Wasatch Front area and one of the state's busiest and most populated jurisdictions. Due to the slow fire season experienced across the state, UFA worked with FFSL to complete numerous projects within their jurisdictional boundary.

This year, they completed 60 acres of project work and 11 acres of prescribed fire. UFA is also an

take permit for the Mojave desert tortoise.

“BLM takes seriously our responsibility to protect natural and cultural resources, including those resources in the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area, alongside our commitment to support local communities,” said Color Country District Manager Gloria Tibbetts. “We encourage everyone to provide input so that every voice is heard, acknowledged, and considered in the decision-making process.”

“Public involvement in this scoping period is essential for a thorough NEPA analysis that considers both conservation objectives and the needs of Washington County,” said U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist Josh Rasmussen.

The publication of the Notice of Intent in the Federal Register officially opens the scoping period, and the BLM will accept comments until Dec. 21, 2023. The scoping period is an opportunity for the public to provide information for the BLM and FWS to consider as the agencies

collaboratively develop the draft Supplemental EIS. A meeting from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6, 2023, at the Dixie Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Dr. St. George, UT 84790, will provide the public the opportunity to ask questions or provide feedback regarding development of the draft Supplemental EIS. To review the project website, visit BLM’s associated National NEPA Register website.

Interested parties may submit comments the following ways: • Online via the “participate now” feature on the National NEPA Register.

• Mail: Bureau of Land Management, Attn: Northern Corridor SEIS 345 East Riverside Drive, St. George, UT 84790 For further information concerning the BLM process, visit our Planning and NEPA homepage or contact the National Conservation Area Manager at 435-688-3200 or BLM_ UT_NorthernCorridor@ blm.gov.

—Bureau of Land Management

Torrey Council:

Water bill forgiveness requests, approval of a The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands recognized Unified Fire Au- bid from PT Electric, and Entrada Institute’s thority as the Cooperator of the Year at the State Fall Fire Management Meet- building permit situation discussed.

Courtesy Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands

ing.

active part of the community and, through collaboration with FFSL, conducted 43 chipping days and hosted three Firewise events.

Warden of the Year Josh Soper was nominated for the Warden of the Year award by his neighboring County Fire Warden, Brion Terry. Even though they are in different management areas in the state, the two share about 100 miles of border line be-

tween their counties.

During the Thompson Creek Fire this summer, Soper assisted the Piute County Fire Warden in communicating with the local ranchers and cattlemen and ensured their safety while locating their cattle in the wildfire area.

Soper leveraged his previous relationships within the county to communicate daily with those impacted by the fire and

displayed exceptional professionalism during the execution of his duties.

This year’s recipients join a long list of former award winners who have gone above and beyond in helping address the wildfire crisis that continues to threaten homes and communities across the state.

—Utah Department of Natural Resources | Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands

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ported that he attended an outdoor recreation planning grant meeting and that he plans to apply for funds to help create an outdoor recreation plan for walking paths, bike trails, etc.

He also mentioned that the Utah Housing Authority is in the planning stages for building two four-plexes in Torrey for workforce housing.

The council then reviewed comments from a public hearing, which preceded the meeting, for CIB town hall grant request ideas. The council passed a motion to provide a $50,000 match for this CIB grant request. The council also reviewed comments from the public hearing for CDBG grant funding ideas.

The council decided to focus on finishing current grant projects rather than rush and apply for funds for CIB’s November 17, 2023, deadline.

The council then approved a bid from PT Electric for electrical work and a split-mini installation in the pavilion. The council briefly discussed the water overage policy, noting that the council has forgiven 350,000 gallons since April. Mayor Wright said, “That’s a little nervewracking—that’s a lot of water.” The council agreed to keep the policy in place, understanding that accidents happen but also noted that overage forgiveness is a one time thing, and it doesn’t cover negligence.

The council also said that there is a short-term rental license available, and the lucky permittee will be drawn during the January meeting. The Mayor suggests drawing three names in case the first one doesn’t

qualify. If there is no pressing business, there will not be a December town council meeting.

During the financial report, Colleen Dudleston reported that the town’s yearly audit had no findings. “No hands slapped on anything this year,” said Dudleston.

Notable items from the councilmember reports included a huge thanks to Dustin Oyler for patching the holes on Center Street from Councilmember Jordan Pace.

Pearl Thorndal-Stewart reported that the park playground equipment upgrade project should be completed in 3-4 weeks.

Also, there will be no Christmas Tree festival this year, but the Hoe Down is tentatively scheduled for Friday, December 8, 2023, at the DUP. A lengthy discussion about the Entrada Institute’s building permit situation dominated the rest of the meeting. Entrada applied for a building permit for a deck, but the deck does not meet setback requirements.

Restrooms built over the summer were out of compliance and according to Dave Love, “Just because one thing is out of compliance doesn’t mean more things can be out of compliance.” The council decided that the deck needs to come back out of the setback and that they need to see the building permit for other plans including lighting and parking plans before making any further decisions.

Torrey Town Council meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. June - October and 6:30 p.m November - May—unless otherwise noted.

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Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF UTAH, GARFIELD COUNTY 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, Telephone: (435) 676-1104; Facsimile: (435) 676-8239. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEOFFREY CARTER, deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS, Case No. 233600019, Assigned Judge: MANDY LARSEN, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ELIZABETH CARTER was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of GEOFFREY CARTER and creditors of the estate are given notice to present their claims to BARRY L. HUNTINGTON, attorney for the estate, P.O. Box 388, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, within 3 months after the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. DATED this 20th day of November, 2023.

BARRY L. HUNTINGTON Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 23 & 30 and DECEMBER 7 & 14, 2023 PUBLIC HEARING ON SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 2023-10-05 LOA TOWN COUNCIL Loa Town Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance establishing procedures and standards for the physical development of subdivisions of land and construction of buildings and improvements thereon within Loa Town, just prior to its regularly scheduled meeting on December 13, 2023 at 6 p.m. at the Loa Town Hall at 80 W. Center. All public is welcome to attend.

If you have any questions, contact Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 30 and DECEMBER 7, 2023 REGULAR MEETING DATE CHANGE FOR DECEMBER 2023 LOA TOWN COUNCIL Loa Town Council will meet on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. instead of Thursday, December 14, 2023 due to some conflicts on that date. All public is welcome to attend. If you have any question, contact Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 30 and DECEMBER 7, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WAYNE COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT #1 Notice is hereby given to the public of Wayne County by the Wayne County Special Service District #1 that a public hearing will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the Wayne County Courthouse to adopt by resolution a general fund budget for 2024.

A copy of the tentative budget for 2024 is on file with the Wayne County Clerk/Auditor and is available for public inspection during regular office hours, Monday through Friday.

Felicia Snow Wayne County Special Service District Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 30 and DECEMBER 7, 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WAYNE COUNTY Notice is hereby given to the public of Wayne County by the Wayne County Commissioners that a public hearing will be held Monday December 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Wayne County Courthouse 18 S. Main, to adopt by resolution a general fund budget for 2024.

Felicia Snow Wayne County Clerk-Auditor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 30 and DECEMBER 7, 2023 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS KOOSHAREM TOWN SECTION 00 11 13 GRASS VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER Koosharem Town (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Grass Valley Community Center-11444A Bids for the construction of the Project will be received on December 19th at 2:00 PM via quest cdn online bidding network.

The Project includes the following Work: Construction of a 24,000 SF metal building, interior finishing’s, and site improvements.

Obtaining the Bidding Documents Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: https:// www.ensignutah.com/bid-access/ or www.questcdn. com Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Ensign Engineering and Land Surveying 225 North 100 East Richfield, Utah 84701 Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office by paying a deposit of $100 for each set, no part of which will be refunded. Make deposit checks for Bidding Documents payable to Ensign Engineering and Land Surveying.

Pre-bid Conference A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on December 6th at 2:00 PM at the project site located at 45 North Main Street, Koosharem, UT. Bidders are highly encouraged to attend non-mandatory pre-bid conference.

Questions All questions should be directed in writing to Kelly Chappell at kchappell@ensignutah.com or via quest CDN. In interest of a fair bidding process, verbal questions will not be accepted. The last day for questions shall be December 13th at 5:00 PM. Instructions to Bidders.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: Koosharem Town By: Ron Torgerson Title: Mayor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 23 & 30 and DECEMBER 7, 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PAUNSAUGUNT CLIFFS SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT Paunsaugunt Cliffs Special Service District will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town of Hatch Community Center, 49 West Center in Hatch, Utah for opening of the 2023 budget and to adopt the 2024 budget.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 30, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WAYNE COUNTY Please take notice that the Wayne County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following: SUBJECT: Proposal to Adopt a New General Plan DATE: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 TIME: 7:00 PM LOCATION: Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main Street, Loa, UT 84747 The Planning Commission is considering adoption of a General Plan for Wayne County. This initial public hearing is to inform public on the County’s desire to adopt a new General Plan, gather input from the public, and discuss the next steps toward adoption of the new Plan.

For additional information on the proposed new General Plan, please contact Colleen Allen, Wayne County Planning Commission Secretary, by phone at (435) 836-1303 or by email at colleen@wayne.utah.gov.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 30 and DECEMBER 7, 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WAYNE COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY Notice is hereby given to the public of Wayne County by the Wayne County Water Conservancy that a public hearing will be held December 12, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa, to adopt by resolution a general fund budget for 2024.

Felicia Snow Wayne County Water Conservancy Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 30, 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WAYNE COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT #3 Notice is hereby given to the public of Wayne County by the Wayne County Special Service District #3 that a public hearing will be held December 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa, to adopt by resolution a general fund budget for 2024.

A copy of the tentative budget for 2024 is on file with the Wayne County Clerk/Auditor and is available for public inspection during regular office hours, Monday through Friday.

Felicia Snow Wayne County Special Service District #3 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 23 & 30, 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BICKNELL PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION The Bicknell Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing at 6:45 p.m. on December 5, 2023, at the Bicknell Town Hall, 64 W. 100 N. Bicknell UT 84715. The hearing is to solicit public input on the Town's General Plan.

The public is invited to provide comments generally limited to three minutes per individual.

Kelsey Brinkerhoff, Town Clerk Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 23 & 30, 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BICKNELL TOWN COUNCIL The Bicknell Town Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:45 p.m. on December 7, 2023, at the Bicknell Town Hall, 64 W. 100 N. Bicknell UT 84715 to receive comments on the town’s proposed hiking and biking trails that we are proposing to install around Bicknell.

The trails go from the base of the Velvets Road, around Pine Creek, through Bicknell, North of Bicknell Town, and up Sunglow.

The public is invited to provide comments generally limited to three minutes per individual.

Kelsey Brinkerhoff, Town Clerk Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 23 & 30, 2023 NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Dec. 20, 2023 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

GARFIELD COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S) 97-2512 (A83997): Brace Griffin propose(s) using 1.706 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles SE of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-1780 (a50966): Sorensen Revocable Family Trust propose(s) using 0.0014 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (8 miles southwest of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. WAYNE COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5516 (A84000): Benjamin Knorr propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles south of Grover) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 95-5515 (a50948): Wilda Gene Hatch Trust #8 FBO Diane G. Orr and Descendants propose(s) using 0.15125 cfs OR 31.62 ac-ft. from the Willie Smith Spring (S of Torrey) for IRRIGATION. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E., State Engineer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 23 & 30, 2023

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For Second Consecutive Year, Intermountain Health Receives Top Recognition for Performance in Healthcare Technology and Innovation to Enhance Patient Care MURRAY - For the second consecutive year, the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has awarded Intermountain Health's hospitals and clinics in Utah with its highest designation as part of the organization’s Digital Health Most Wired survey for 2023.

Intermountain Health is one of only 21 hospital systems in the nation to receive a Level 10 designation from CHIME, which recognizes excellence in healthcare technology innovation for patient care.

Intermountain earned the top designation for both acute and ambulatory care.

"This Level 10 recognition is a grand slam honoring Intermountain Health's role in using healthcare technology to improve care for our patients,” said Farukh Usmani, MD, medical director of digital technology services at Intermountain Health. “We’re making world-class healthcare more accessible, costeffective, and convenient.

Our commitment to enhancing the patient experience allows us to improve outcomes consistently, recognizing that technology serves as the gateway to improved health and well-

being.”

The CHIME Digital Health Most Wired survey is a tool to evaluate how much progress leading healthcare providers have made as they reinvent healthcare for the 21st century. This year a record 55,000 care sites were included in the survey.

To receive the top recognition, Intermountain Health had to meet rigorous standards set by CHIME, which evaluate how health systems leverage technology across the organization to improve all aspects of care including safety, quality, value, and access to care, among others.

Level 10 organizations, like Intermountain Health, are using technology in intelligent and creative ways to improve all aspects of healthcare. Using data and technology in innovative ways has led to the study and implementation of “big picture” strategies for healthcare such as patient experience, data management, population health, and infrastructure.

“This designation demonstrates our dedication to improving the experience of patients and communities,” said Craig Richardville, chief digital and information officer

for Intermountain Health.

“We are setting a high standard for healthcare technology and making a big difference in the way care is provided to our patients. We’ve worked together like a championship-winning team, and we’re ready to keep improving our digital health game.”

In the healthcare world, there are lots of challenges, such as changes in how care is provided, adequate resources, cybersecurity issues, and tight budgets. But even with all these challenges, the push to improve healthcare with technology remains strong.

“The future of healthcare will be different from what we have now, and technology will be a big part of it,” said Richardville. “Driven by new technology, we can expect that digital innovation, including data that can be shared between systems, artificial intelligence, and more secure platforms, will drive a lot of this change.”

To see the full list of CHIME’s Level 10 Acute and Ambulatory organizations, go to chimecentral.org.

—Intermountain Health

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Library Director Panguitch City is hiring a Library Director. This is a part time position with no city benefits. Starting wage will be $14.00 to $17.00/ hour.

A more detailed job description is available at the city office. Applicants must be willing to become certified through Utah State Library. Successful applicant will work under the general direction of the City Manager and City Council.

Applicants should turn in a detailed resume and job application to the city offices, 25 South 200 East P.O. Box 75 Panguitch, Utah 84759 by 5:00 p.m. on December 7, 2023. Applicants must be a Panguitch City resident or be willing to locate to Panguitch City upon being hired.

Applications are available at the Panguitch City offices and Job service. Panguitch is an equal opportunity employer. Panguitch City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Questions about the job should be directed to Lori Talbot at the city office or by calling 435-676-8585.

November 30, 2023

Position Announcements

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

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

Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

In Search of Property/ Home to Purchase in Escalante.

Mother and daughter are wanting to live together but in separate living units.

Open to possibilities.

Wildflowerwest @hotmail.com

MEETINGS TROPIC AA MEETING Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion.

sudoku Answers for this week

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November 30, 2023