The Wayne & Garfield County Insider December 15, 2022

American Legion Post #92 Will Deliver Turkeys to Six Families this Holiday Season

by Lisa Jeppson

WAYNE COUNTYCommander Stanford Baker of American Legion Post #92 has picked six families that are in need this Holiday Season to be the recipients of a turkey and a gift card from Royal’s Food Town in Loa, Utah. Delivery of the turkeys will be on December 19, 2022.

“This is a tradition we would like the American Legion to continue each year; we would like to help out more families next year,” said Baker.

If you are a retired veteran and would like more information on joining the American Legion, contact Stanford Baker or visit www. legion.org.

If you are the spouse, mother, father, daughter, son, sister, brother, grandparent or grandchild of an American veteran and would like to join the American Legion Auxiliary, please contact Lisa Jeppson or visit www.ALAforVeterans.org.

BVHS Junior Gracie Wiseman's Design Chosen as Winning Submission in 2022 GCSD Christmas Card Design Contest

GARFIELD COUNTYThe Garfield County School District (GCSD) Board selected the entry by Gracie Wiseman, a junior at Bryce Valley High School, as the winning

Local Vendors Delight Crowds with Handmade Goods at 3rd Annual Wayne County Holiday Craft Boutique

submission in the annual Christmas card design contest, which is open to all Garfield County students. Wiseman was presented with a $100 Amazon gift card to reward

BLM Announces Geothermal Lease Sale in Southwestern Utah

SALT LAKE CITY -

As part of efforts to meet the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of a carbon pollutionfree power sector by 2035, as well as Congress’ direction in the Energy Act of 2020 to permit 25 gigawatts of solar, wind, and geothermal production on public lands no later than 2025, the Bureau of Land Management proposes to offer two geothermal lease sale parcels in Millard County, Utah, totaling approximately 3,045 acres, on Jan. 24, 2023. The two parcels are located within the Fishlake National Forest, where the subsurface minerals are managed by the BLM Fillmore Field Office.

her efforts.

On behalf of the District staff and patrons, we would like to congratulate Gracie. Gracie’s design will be sent to all GCSD employees and ev-

ery school district in the state as Garfield County School District’s Christmas card.

—Garfield County School District

Wayne County Commission

by Lisa Jeppson

Dec. 5, 2022

WAYNE COUNTYThe first Wayne County Commission meeting for December was held on December 5, 2022. Commissioners Blackburn, Brian and Wood were in attendance. The agenda was approved and accepted, with the addition of a discussion regarding The National Association of Counties (NACO). The minutes from the commission meeting from November 21, 2022, were approved and accepted.

The first order of business was a discussion on policy and procedures within the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office; this was presented by Micah Gulley, the new elected Wayne County Sheriff. This past fiscal year, the Sheriff’s Department has been dealing with some issues involving the use or non-use of vacation time. Employees in the Sheriff’s Department, which has been short-staffed, have not had the ability to take vacation time. The policy as of the date of the meeting is that each county employee can carry 144 hours of vacation

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Power Couple: Co-op Spouses Look to Enjoy Retirement After Decades of Service

by John Vanvig and Victoria A. Rocha, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

BICKNELL - The 3rd annual Wayne County Holiday Craft Boutique at the Wayne County Community Center went off without a hitch.

Doors opened to the public on Friday, December 2nd at 2pm, and we closed those doors for the year at 4pm on December 3rd.

There were 17 vendors this year. We’d love to expand, but we are limited to the use of the large room only at

the Community Center; there are no larger venues in the County.

Cedar House Mercantile returned after a two year hiatus. Frannie has such cute items for sale, and her clothes were flying of the racks. We had Mary Kay, Tupperware and Scentsy representatives.

Hope Hooley and her daughter, Hannah Jackson, had so

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service conducted scoping and a comment period in 2021 to ensure

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Courtesy Lisa Jeppson

The 3rd annual Wayne County Holiday Craft Boutique took place at the Wayne County Community Center in Bicknell, Utah on December 2 - 3, 2022.

Neal Brown | Garkane Energy Cooperative

Garkane Energy Cooperative says farewell to outgoing board president Don Torgersen and wife, Melinda, a Youth Tour coordinator. Collectively, they were involved in the coop world for over 70 years.

KOOSHAREM - The retirement of a Utah electric cooperative board member marks the end of an era for a husband and wife's service to

the local and national co-op family.

Don Torgersen, 73, it's a farewell to a career that ranged from climbing poles in

the sprawling, rugged service territory of Garkane Energy Cooperative as a journeyPower Couple

Courtesy Garfield County School District Garfield County School District Superintendent John Dodds presents Bryce Valley High School (BVHS) junior Gracie Wiseman with a copy of her winning holiday card design (bottom right)—which will be sent throughout the state— along with a $100.00 Amazon gift card. Pictured above left to right: Superintendent John Dodds, Gracie Wiseman, BVHS Art Teacher Kara Syrett, and BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff.

time, and anything above that is a use or lose policy. There are a few employees who are going to lose up to a month of vacation time before the end of the year. Sheriff Gulley would like the employees to be able to cash out their time before the end of the year. In order for an employee in the Sheriff’s Office to be able to take time off, other employees have to pick up shifts and work overtime. “This is not only a budget issue, but a public safety issue,” stated Sheriff Gulley. Commissioner Wood tabled the issue until they deal with the 2023 budget.

Sherriff Gulley then took the oath of office and accepted the title of Sheriff of Wayne County.

The next order of business with the Sheriff’s Office was the vehicle issues that the department has been dealing with. Both Sheriff Gulley and Wayne County Officer Robinson would like to see the county purchase the vehicles that are now being leased by the department. This would include two search and rescue vehicles and five trucks. “By the time the trucks have been fitted with all the necessary equipment, the department has made approximately five lease payments,” stated Sheriff Gulley. The lease agreement on each vehicle is for one year. The Sheriff’s Department has enough money in their budget to purchase three vehicles, and they believe that the benefit of purchasing the vehicles out-

Lease Sale

the public was able to provide input regarding the two parcels proposed for inclusion in this BLM lease sale.

“Public input helps the BLM make informed decisions on the management of public lands,” said BLM Utah State Director Greg Sheehan. “Geothermal leasing supports our renewable energy priorities by providing energy that can be developed with minimal carbon emissions.”

The BLM manages vast stretches of public lands that have the potential to make significant contributions to the nation’s renewable energy portfolio. To promote our clean energy goals, the BLM provides sites for environmentally sound development of renewable energy on public lands and new transmission routes to connect into the grid.

Geothermal energy is a renewable resource that generates baseload electricity with minimal carbon emissions. It is an abundant resource, especially in the West, where the BLM has authority to manage geothermal leasing on approximately 245 million acres of public lands, including 104 million acres of Forest Service lands. Geothermal energy can also be used to heat buildings, operate greenhouses, and support aquaculture operations.

BLM-issued geothermal leases are for a 10-year period. For each parcel, 50 percent of the bid, rental receipts and subsequent royalties are disbursed to the respective state, an additional 25 percent is disbursed to the respective county, and 25 percent remains in the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Each lease contains standard stipulations to protect endangered species and cultural resources and ensures that development is safe and environmentally respon-

weighs leasing these vehicles. This issue was also tabled until the 2023 budget has been dealt with.

Next item of business was a career fair presented by Candance Peterson. Peterson is the counselor at Wayne High School. The career fair will be held on January 10th at Ebenezer’s, which is located at the entrance to Bryce Canyon. There are going to be 65 students attending this event, and funding is needed to help with the costs. The commissioners agreed to donate $750.00.

The Agricultural Park is needing $200,000 in funding from Wayne County for a feasibility study. “I really like this project. It’s going to benefit the whole state, not just Wayne County,” stated Commissioner Blackburn. The commissioners agreed to $100,000 this year and $100,000 next year. This project is also on Governor Cox’s books.

The Wayne Wonderland Airport property discussion was presented by David Brinkerhoff and Boone Taylor. Back in 2007, Brinkerhoff and Taylor sold their property for the expansion of the runway at the Airport. Brinkerhoff had a verbal agreement with the commissioners that he would pay the taxes on the property. A lease agreement was never drawn up or signed by either party. For the past 16 years, Brinkerhoff has been allowed to farm the property, but no monies have been exchanged.

All parties agreed that a contract would be drawn up, looked over and signed.

A minor subdivision for Eric Kankainen—presented

sible. After parcels are leased, lessees must submit site-specific proposals for additional in-depth analysis before energy development can begin.

Opportunities for public input on these geothermal lease parcels occurred in May 2021, when the Forest Service released an environmental assessment, Leasing of Geothermal Parcels UTU-086295 and UTU-086298, which can be found on the Forest Service's website. A legal notice was published in The Richfield Reaper and Millard County Chronicle on May 5, 2021. The Forest Service signed the decision record and finding of no significant impact a year later, in May 2022. On Aug. 12, 2022, the BLM received the Forest Service’s consent to lease these two parcels. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the BLM is adopting the Forest Service’s environmental assessment.

The environmental documents, lists and maps of the parcels, and attached stipulations can be found on the BLM Land Use Planning and NEPA Register (ePlanning) at https:// eplanning.blm.gov/eplanningui/project/2021695/510.

Across the West, the BLM is currently processing 65 utility-scale onshore clean energy projects proposed on public lands. This includes solar, wind and geothermal projects, as well as interconnection gen-tie lines that are vital to clean energy projects proposed on non-federal land. These projects have the combined potential to add over 31,000 megawatts of renewable energy to the western electric grid. The BLM is also undertaking the preliminary review of more than 100 applications for solar and wind development, as well as nearly 50 applications for wind and solar energy testing.

—Bureau of Land Management

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Allen—consisting of 13.55 acres on Chadburn Road was presented and approved.

Commissioner Blackburn, who has recently been back to Washington, D.C. visiting with the National Association of Counties. The NACO is offering $756,000 this year and the same amount next year. The only stipulation on the monies being offered is that 1% of the money be sent back to the Association. NACO will likely have an office in one of the Western States, which one no one yet knows. This was approved and accepted.

A budget meeting was held from 1pm to 3pm. The budget for the fiscal year, which begins January 1, 2023, is $4,625,210. There is going to be a working meeting held on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 10am.

Other Items of Business: One Utah Universal Opioid

Settlement was presented by Mike Olsen, Attorney for Wayne County. 50% of the settlement will go to the State of Utah. Each county will then get a percentage of the remaining 50%. Wayne County will receive .109%. Wayne County will partner with Sevier County, who will receive .6%. These monies will be used to help residents of the County who have a opioid addiction receive help either at an outpatient or inpatient facility. This was accepted and approved.

• Vouchers were accepted and approved.

If you would like to listen to this or any past commission meeting you may go to PMN@ utah.gov.

The Wayne County Commission meets the first and third Monday of every month at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa.

Holiday Boutique:

Doors to the 3rd annual Wayne County Holiday Craft Boutique opened to the public on Friday, December 2nd and closed on Saturday, December 3rd at 4pm.

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many fabulous handmade items that they have worked on tirelessly throughout the year. Grandma's Country Lovin’ Kitchen was in attendance with her cute gnomes, along with Julie Oldryd who provided her fabulous home décor. Lacie Grundy had some really cute clothing for children and quilting materials and items to be quilted. Made in June was there with macrame creations. Local artisan Troy Anderson was there selling his famous wooden spoons, beautiful cutting boards and serving trays. We had some new

vendors this year: Val Carter, who makes soap that looks and smells good enough to eat; Tina Chappell had handmade nativity sets; Marie Stewart was there promoting hand signing her new book, “Finding the Strength to Prevail”— she hinted at a new book in the spring—and Marinia from Marinia’s Country Café served homemade soup and cinnamon rolls.

Santa arrived at noon on Saturday to talk to all of the good little children. If you missed this years event, I hear it may be back next year on December 1st and 2nd.

—Lisa Jeppson

Lisa Jeppson

Micah Gulley took the oath of office and accepted the title of Sheriff of Wayne County at the December 5, 2022, Wayne County Commission meeting.

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Wayne Commission: Policy and procedures within the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff's Office vehicle issues, a career fair that will be held on January 10th at Ebenezer’s, funding needed for the Agricultural Park to conduct a feasibility study, a contract for the Wayne Wonderland Airport property with David Brinkerhoff and Boone Taylor, A minor subdivision for Eric Kankainen, National Association of Counties monies, and a One Utah Universal Opioid Settlement discussed.

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News from Wayne County Christmas in Wayne County

WAYNE COUNTY -

With the recent round of snow and all the Christmas lights strategically blinking everywhere you go, it is starting to look a lot like Christmas in Wayne County. So much so that some are starting to speculate that Santa may have had his shop set up in Bicknell across from Howie’s all along. Who knew a person could ever own so many Christmas lights, much less have a place large enough to store them all. Lucky for them, Lee has a hundred steel storage units set up a block away.

A real Christmastime favorite in Torrey is Mikey’s one hundred foot tree of lights; Santa shouldn’t have any problem at all locating the landing strip in front of the Clarks. Surely, Sheri wants to make sure all her grandkids know that grandma is watching out for them. It would be a good guess that there is going to be plenty of bakery goods waiting for Santa on Christmas morning in that house. (And come January 1, Mike will be hoofing it around the back streets of Torrey to work them off.)

Back in the day, it was somebody's designated job in Loa to go up on the mountain, to the Fish Lake turn off, and close and lock the imaginary gate to traffic coming to Wayne County, just as quickly as their kids were done trickor-treating on Halloween night. Either that mighty person took to the sauce and lost their driver's license, or they moved away—or something similar took place—because folks from everywhere keep sneaking into Wayne County at a rate not seen since the invention of the automobile, even despite the short days and cold nights. The locals are left scratching their heads and confused. The deer can’t seem to find a safe place to cross the highway, and the reclusives that live among

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us, and live for this slower pace of life this time of year, are actually searching the want ads for places to live in Burrville or Greenwich. Even the faces at Royal's Foodtown in Loa—a place where blocking the cereal aisle for ten minutes discussing dinner recipes with one of the DUP ladies was not all that uncommon—are not as familiar as they once were. Now, it's like all the good conversations have moved to the quilting corner or the parking lot.

Pioneer Christmas stories seem to always find their way out of the annals of time and into the light at Christmas time. A recent favorite is a story written in Irma Hatch’s Life Sketch (Dee Hatch’s mother,) a piece of history that surprisingly found its way to my door and touched me in a very special place at a time when I needed it the most. It goes like this:

"We lived on a farm in Aldridge. The house I was born in was a log cabin, built of hued logs. The roof was made of poles and straw and dirt (clay). I believe it had a board floor in it but when father first built it, he used the ground for a floor. Father homesteaded the land, 160 acres, the idea at that time was to build a cabin so he could live there and hold the ground according to law. Our furniture was mostly homemade. Our cook stove was a small Charter Oak stove. Our fireplace was nice and large. It lit up the room and helped to heat it also. Instead of a basket to sleep in, I was rocked in a homemade wooden cradle with rockers on it. Mother would put her foot on the rocker and rock the cradle while she knit or crocheted, or carded wool. Father made the cradle. We just had one homemade door. It was on the west side and had one window. The walls were chinked and adobe and whitewashed. The cabin was comfortable and warm. We carried water from the Fre-

mont River for culinary purposes. We used coil oil lamps for lights, and wood for heat and to cook with. Father would go to the mountains and get cedar and pine for winter. We never had any coal to burn. If it was cold weather, father would wrap his feet with burlap sacks to keep them warm.

Well, one Christmas Rachel, Ruby, Eva, and I got the same kind of presents... we each got some candy, nuts, popcorn balls, homemade candy, and big rag doll. Ruby & Rachel's dolls had red dresses trimmed in blue. Eva and I got dolls that had blue calico dresses trimmed in red, and that was it. We were sure happy to think Santa had come to see us. I never owned many dolls in my life, but I well remember one Aunt Catherine Sorensen sent me. It had a China head and was about ten inches tall.

I named her Polly Perkins, father used to sing a song about Little Polly Perkins from Evanston Green, so I named my doll Polly. It seemed like I had had her all my life. One night I left her outside in the chimney corner in my playhouse. When I went out the next day, I found her with her pretty China bonnet and face all broken. Oh boy! Did I cry! I was really broken hearted to find Polly Perkins killed, my most treasured possession. Mother and all the family tried to comfort me, but I couldn't forget it. We had such few nice things. Then the next doll I got was the big rag doll, but it couldn't take Polly's place."

As with any good Christmas story, it doesn’t end there.

After Aldridge was abandoned in the early 1900s due to flooding, and many years later, the china face of little Polly was found and returned to the Hatch family. Like history itself, it has been saved as a piece of personal history past and a story that continues to be shared around a cozy fire and Christmas tree every Christmas.

He taught me much more than just policies and procedures. He taught me about character. He taught me about doing the right thing, the right way. I am sure I am not the only person that Don has taken under his wing, or the last. I am just grateful I am one of them.

Power Couple:

—William Hammon, Garkane Energy Board President

man lineman to stints in the paneled boardrooms of the Loa-based co-op, as well as the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association's (NRECA) headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.

Among many other contributions, he shepherded the selection of the bronze lineworker statue in NRECA's lobby. He said the statue honors career lineworkers like himself.

“I think it tells best the story of electric co-ops' struggles they've had throughout the years, and a lineman was on the front lines all the time," said Torgersen, who was NRECA's Utah director from 1992 to 2012 and chaired the association's fine arts committee that commissioned the sculpture.

His wife, Melinda, 70, was also active in state and national co-op affairs. She spent 33 years helping build the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour program before retiring in 2018. On contract with the South Jordan-based Utah Rural Electric Association, she led the state's Youth Tour program from 1985 until her retirement and oversaw Youth Tour efforts in 11 states.

“It just grew bigger and bigger, and it was wonderful," said Melinda. “It was a wonderful opportunity to work with these kids, because I knew they could go on and be good citizens, understand-

ing how important their participation in their communities and states could be. And they'd always have a tie to their coop."

Don served a total of 39 years on Garkane Energy's board, including three terms as president. Garkane Energy Board President William Hammon, his successor, said Don helped the organization through a time of demanding challenges, from a pandemic to a rate hike.

“He taught me much more than just policies and procedures," Hammon said. “He taught me about character. He taught me about doing the right thing, the right way. I am sure I am not the only person that Don has taken under his wing, or the last. I am just grateful I am one of them."

During retirement, the couple will continue to oper-

ate their 300-acre sheep and cattle ranch in Koosharem, spend more time with family and travel.

“We hope we've been able to contribute, not only to our co-op but to our state and the program," Don said. “It's just totally been a wonderful experience for us."

Reprinted with permission of NRECA (2022) All Rights Reserved www.cooperative.com.

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PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

I have been behind in the great achievements of our wrestling Team. The Cats won their annual tournament for the second time in a row, with a score of 422 to second place 362.

The results of the tournament were: 106# Tanner Marshal, 1st; 113# Mark Tebbs, 9th; 120# Randy Marshall, 5th; 126# Shad Partridge, 3rd; 132# Braxton Henrie, 2nd; 138# Cameron Atkins, 5th; 144# Ronan Mooney, 6th; 150# Jacob Marshall, 1st (outstanding wrestler of the meet); 157# Thoron Evans, 1st; 165# Nash Jenson, 2nd; 175# Cael Houston, 1st; 215# Gage Julander, 4th; 275# Cole Harland, 1st; and Kieran Mooney took 3rd in the girls division.

An even greater achievement was The Cats winning the Desert Hills Tournament. They were the only 1A team there.

They wrestled many duel events against the following teams: Crimson Cliffs, 5612; Dixie, 54-18; No. Sevier, 54- 27; Independent, 69-27; Basic, 70-12 (Basic is from Henderson, Nev. and is a really big school); Hurricane, 52-24; and they beat Page for the championship, 54-26.

Five of the wrestlers went undefeated: Tanner Marshall, Cage Julander, Jacob

Marshall, Cael Houston and Nash Jenson. TJ Henrie took 2nd in the girls division. This may be Coach Marshall’s best team ever (so far!). The Cats have two matches this week. Last Tuesday, they went to Parowan, and tonight, they are at No. Sevier. On the 16 and 17, it will be off to the Manti tournament.

Those of you that weren’t at the boys basketball game against the Parowan Rams last Wednesday missed the game of the year. Oh, what a game! When I sat down at the end of the first quarter, the Cats led the Rams 11-9. The second quarter, it was all the Rams outscoring the Cats 24 to 6. The last five came in the last minute, and the score was 32 to 17. The third quarter was when it got interesting. The Cats did the scoring, 18 to 2. The game was tied going into the fourth quarter 35 all. The Cats led most of the way, but with only 15 seconds left in the game, the Rams made a 3-pointer and took a one point lead. Coach Barney took a time out, and with only 5.2 seconds left, the Cats made a 3-pointer and took a two point lead. The Rams threw an inbound pass to their really tall player, who tipped it to an open player, and he launched a shot that seemed to be in

slow motion. The light on the scoreboard went on signaling the end of the game, and finally the ball went in, nothing but net. The final score was Parowan 51 to the Cats 50. This should have been on ESPN. What a game and what a comeback for the Cats.

The Cats had two more games on Friday and Saturday against Manila, which went into overtime, with Cats outscoring Manila 6-2 in the overtime and winning 43 to 39. On Saturday, they played a one-sided game against White Horse and won going away 80-44; nine players were in the scoring column. The Cats' next home game won’t be till Jan. 5th against Wayne. The Cats only has four more home games this season, but they do host Regionals.

The Lady Cats had a split week, losing to Beaver 52 to 32, but they had a much better time clobbering Fredonia, AZ. The ladies have a game here on the 13th against Parowan, and on the 20th, Enterprise will also be here. The next home game for the ladies won’t be till Jan. 12th against Water Canyon. The Sophomore Tournament will be here in Panguitch on Jan. 6th and 7th.

Money Tips for Students Net Price Calculators Can be Used to Estimate College Costs

UTAH - Graduating high school students can get an idea of how much it may cost to attend a college or technical school using the school’s net price calculator, according to KHEAA.

Net price calculators give families a clearer idea of expenses at each school, so they can compare, plan and save.

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,

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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 a public, nonprofit agency established in 1966 to improve students’ access to college. It provides in-

formation 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 kheaa.com.

In addition, KHEAA disburses private Advantage Education Loans on behalf of its sister agency, KHESLC. For more information, visit advantageeducationloan.com.

For second year in a row, Cats Wrestling wins annual tournament, and Cats Basketball has strong showing in game against Parowan

Wills, Trusts, and More Choosing an Estate Planning Attorney

Choosing an estate planning attorney can be as complex as choosing any other professional.

If you are not somewhat educated about estate planning, it can be very difficult to know if the attorney is qualified. Even if you have spent time learning about estate planning, it can still be difficult to know which attorney will be best for you and your family.

The following are suggestions in selecting an estate planning attorney who will meet the needs of your estate:

First, you must select an attorney who is qualified. Regardless of the size of your estate or your family's circumstances, you should strongly consider using an attorney who specializes in estate planning. Even in a small community, there are a number of attorneys who dedicate their practices to estate planning.

Utilization of an attorney who has committed his practice to estate planning should assure you of better service at a lower price. Because much of an attorney's fee is based on the time it will take to complete a task, an attorney who focuses exclusively on estate planning will be more capable of completing your estate planning needs more efficiently than an attorney who only occasionally addresses estate planning issues.

Additionally, an attorney who has dedicated his practice to one area of the law is likely to be more enthusiastic about that area. This enthusiasm will benefit you as a client because the attorney will be more willing to take the time to research a new issue unique to your family and more willing to take time to

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educate you about your estate plan.

Second, in addition to picking an attorney who limits his or her practice to estate planning, you should use an attorney who is willing and capable of explaining your estate plan in a manner that you can understand. Although it can be a difficult and time-consuming task, it is critical that you understand your estate plan. If you do not understand your estate plan, you will not be able to properly implement it.

Individuals who purchase “estate plans” at seminars are rarely properly served. The attorney is usually not available after the seminar to properly address questions or concerns the client may have. Seminars should be attended for educational purposes and not for the purchasing of an “estate plan.”

Third, you must select an attorney who is capable of handling your specific situation at a fee that is acceptable to you. One of the best ways to know if an attorney is capable of handling your specific situation is to talk to other professionals involved in estate planning. Accountants, financial planners, insurance agents, and bankers are all excellent sources to consult for estate planning attorney referrals. Additionally, other professionals should be familiar with what range of fees the different attorneys charge.

Although I do not believe the fee for estate planning should be the main factor in selecting an estate planning attorney, it is, of course, a primary concern. Significantly, the fee charged does not always represent the quality of the estate plan. Many experienced and capable estate planning attorneys actually charge less for their services than less experienced and less qualified

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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.

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In conclusion, there are several factors that should be considered in the selection of an estate planning attorney. After considering the items discussed in this article and after meeting with the attorney, the most important factor may just be how does the estate planning attorney make you feel when you are with him or her. You should feel comfortable and not intimidated. Most importantly, the estate planning attorney you select should make you feel that he or she is there to serve your and your family’s needs and should never act like your needs are a burden.

I Found the Problem

An auto mechanic received a repair order that read: "Check for clanking sound when going around corners."

Taking the car out for a test drive, he made a right turn, and a moment later he heard a 'clunk.' He then made a left turn and again heard a 'clunk.'

Back at the shop he opened the car's trunk, and soon discovered the problem. Promptly he returned the repair order to the service manager with the notation, "Removed bowling ball from trunk."

Diet Tips

A few friends and I were discussing diet tips. When it was mentioned that getting enough exercise and sleep were just as important as watching food intake, someone responded with surprise that sleep was a factor.

Another replied: "Of course sleep has a lot to do with dieting. The only time I'm not eating is when I'm sleeping!"

Ants

The teacher was giving her class of seven-yearolds a natural history lesson. "Worker ants," she told them, "can carry pieces of food five times their own weight. What do you conclude from that?" One child was ready with the answer: "They don't have a union."

Sleepover

My four-year-old asked if his best friend, a five-yearold girl, could spend the night. I said she could. Shortly after she arrived they began to fight, so I stepped in and insisted they apologize and make up. When my son refused, his friend said, "Well, I guess this means I have to sleep on the couch!"

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It sure looks like we are going to have a white Christmas this year, with the snow we received on Sunday and the really cold temperatures we have predicted for the next week. The winds that came before the storm were really something. When I left church, the wind was blowing out of the west, and I thought it was going to knock me down. When I got into my car, it was blowing out of the south, and I couldn’t keep the door open so I could get in. Usually when we get an early snow, it doesn’t snow again till January. But maybe this is going to be a big moisture year, and so we will take all we can get.

My daughter, Kelly, went up to the lake and said that, even with these nighttime cold temps, it hasn't frozen over yet. What is happen-

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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com

ing with the ice? As cold as it is being predicted, I think things will change, and the ice fishermen can have at it.

We sure have had some great events this last little while, with Thanksgiving, Christmas in the Country, the Church of Jesus Christ Christmas dinner for the 1st Ward, the Christmas home tours, and the Main Street merchant drawings happening all in a two week period. It might have been a time for a breath, but no. This Friday and Saturday, the 16th & 17th, Lex de Azevedo will be directing a local production of A Musical Christmas . It will feature a local choir including several solo performances, a children’s choir and congregational singing. This is a non-denominational celebration of the Christmas season. It will be held in the

2nd Ward building at 176 N. 400E, and it will start at 7: 00 p.m.

The 1st Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will celebrate the birth of the Christ child with a service at 9:00 a.m. on Christmas morning. It will feature the choir singing Christmas songs, along with a dialog story. All are welcome.

We are ushering out the old year with the Panguitch City's annual New Year’s Eve Party. It will be at the Triple C Arena and starting at 5:30. It will have food and entertainment and games for the kids. It is always a great get together with your friends and neighbors. It is a great time to think about all of the great things that have happened this last year, or if you are a negative person, I am

sure you can think of something you didn’t like. There have been a number of COVID cases going around Panguitch; I know of at least eight cases. So if you haven’t had your shots, you might want to get them. If you are old or have health problems, you might want to wear a mask in a crowd.

We are going to my annual family reunion down in California at my nephew’s home in Palm Springs. My family is quite small, with one brother and a number of nephews and nieces. It is a fun time, and we will go over to San Diego to visit my granddaughter.

So, we are wishing you all an early Merry Christmas and remember the reason for the season. Bless you all and stay warm.

Mack O. and Family

GMH is Looking for Donations of Non-Perishable Food Items for Children in Need this Holiday Season

Courtesy Garfield Memorial Hospital

Garfield Memorial Hospital is collecting non-perishable food items to fill backpacks with and give to local schools to give to kids in need to take home during Christmas break.

PANGUITCH - Help a hungry child! Garfield Memorial Hospital (GMH) is collecting non-perishable food items to fill backpacks with and give to local schools to give to kids in need to take home during Christmas break.

How

trees inside the hospital and donate the item listed on the back.

GMH is accepting the non-perishable donations until December 18. On December 19, the backpacks will be filled and given to the local

schools, who will then give them out to kids in need on December 20. Thank you so much for your support of our local children.

—Garfield Memorial Hospital

December 19 - 25

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All five naked-eye planets are out and in the evening sky this week and next if you have a dead flat southwest horizon and binoculars. And the moon joins them from the 24th. Here’s how to see them.

Two planets are brighter than any stars, and they dominate the evening sky. They are Mars and Jupiter, and once the sky is fully dark, orange Mars is a third of the way up the eastern sky, while Jupiter is halfway up the southern sky. As the hours pass and the sky turns overhead, Jupiter moves lower and to the west (setting around midnight), while Mars rises higher and is due south and nearly overhead an hour before midnight, not setting in the west until around 6 a.m. Mars is in Taurus, not far from the orange star Aldebaran and north of Orion, while Jupiter is in Pisces, a constellation with no bright stars.

Saturn is 40° to the lower right of Jupiter, so in deep twilight, it is no more than 30° high in the southwest. It’s as bright as the brighter stars so it doesn’t really stand out. Remember that your fist held at arm’s length spans 10°, and the width of a finger is about 2°.

Meanwhile Venus, which has been behind the sun since August, is very slowly returning to view, and this is the first week when you might see it. It’s very low in the west-northwest, only a few degrees above the ho-

rizon, but its great brilliance (four times as bright as Jupiter) helps you see it. Look on Saturday the 24th when it’s a scant 6° high 30 minutes after sunset. It will definitely be a challenge naked-eye but easy with binoculars.

Once you find Venus, look for Mercury. On the 24th, Mercury is 4° above Venus at the 11 o’clock position. Mercury is only 1/20th as bright as Venus, so it will be a real challenge.

Also on that Saturday evening, the ultra-thin crescent moon is 5° straight to the left of Mercury. Again, use binoculars—you’ll need them. And congratulate yourself if you see all three—Sky Report readers enjoy a challenge.

Mercury is relatively stationary against the background stars for the following few days, but Venus is moving eastward relative to the stars and Mercury, and the two planets, are much closer next week. More on that then.

Winter begins at 2:48 p.m. MST on the afternoon of

the 21st when the sun reaches its southernmost point in the sky at the winter solstice. The sun rises and sets as far south as it will during the year, and its noontime elevation is at its lowest (in the northern hemisphere). This is the shortest day of the year—9h 37m at the latitude of Kanab. For stargazers, it’s the longest night! Seasons happen because the earth is tilted on its axis; Google “winter solstice” for a complete explanation; I especially like the Farmer’s Almanac: https://www.farmersalmanac. com/winter-solstice-first-daywinter.

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.

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.

John Mosley

Graphic Created with SkySafariAstronomy.com

This is the scene 30 minutes after sunset (the horizon is translucent) on Saturday the 24th. Venus is brilliant. To the upper left of Venus is Mercury, only 1/20th as bright. The very thin crescent moon is to the left of Mercury. The grid lines are spaced 10° apart.

Enjoy Bird-watching? Help Biologists Gather Information During 2022-23 Christmas Bird Count

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting a few counts throughout the state. Because some of the events require a specific level of experience with bird-watching, make sure you RSVP to the organizer of each count to coordinate in advance.

Southern Utah

The DWR is hosting a bird count in areas near Cedar City on Friday, Dec. 16. Contact DWR Wildlife Biologist Danielle Finlayson at 801231-1911 or dfinlayson@utah. gov to RSVP and receive an assigned area to survey.

Northeastern Utah

The DWR is partnering with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Audubon Society for the 18th time to host a bird count at the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge at 19001 E. Wildlife Refuge Road in Randlett, Uintah County, on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“During these annual counts, we’ve collected more than 100 years of information about birds. We’re using the data to assess the overall health of bird populations and to implement any conservation actions that may be needed for species survival,” DWR Regional Conservation Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby said. “Recent studies have shown that over 3 billion birds have been lost in North America in the last 50 years, which is why collecting this data is so important. Birds are indicators of what’s happening in an environment. The data we gather about our local birds provides valuable information for con-

servation efforts worldwide.”

Volunteers who participate in the northeastern Utah bird count may see a variety of birds, including robins, shrikes, Canada geese, sandhill cranes, bald and golden eagles, waterfowl, and sometimes rare species. There’s a good chance that you will also see porcupines scattered throughout the refuge.

"I've been a birder since I was 9 years old, and this will be my 24th year participating in a Christmas Bird Count,” Kieffer-Selby said. “All birds are unique, which makes this a challenging and fun event that I love to do year after year. I recommend looking for a Christmas Bird Count near you and experiencing it for yourself!"

Participants should meet at 8 a.m. at the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge visitor's office parking lot. If possible, you should bring your own pair of binoculars to use during the count. You can attend for the whole day or for a short time, but if you plan to stay for the whole day, you should pack a lunch, bring water and dress warmly.

While the event is free, participants are asked to register in advance on Eventbrite.

Other areas of Utah Information about the other 25 Christmas Bird Counts taking place across Utah can be found on the Utah Birds website and on the Audubon website.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Utah Trees Help Forest Service Meet Challenging Reforestation Efforts

by Alex Gonzalez, Producer, Utah New Connection

UTAH - Seeds from trees located within Utah's national forests are helping repopulate forests with similar makeups that may have been impacted by climate change or burned by wildfires. The initiative is headed by the U.S. Forest Service. However, regulations dictate where a tree's seed can be taken and planted.

Terry Holsclaw, a silviculturist for the Forest Service in Utah, said while the program aims to repopulate forests and prepare for the future, genetics plays a big role in determining where collected seeds can go.

"A conifer such as Engelmann Spruce seed that we collect here could be used on the Manti-La Sal National Forest just north of us or on the Dixie just south of us, but not much more than an extent beyond that," Holsclaw said.

Holsclaw said over time, trees and the seeds they produce have developed niches for specific locations based on a number of environmental factors that will give them the best chance of not only survival, but reproducing, as well.

Holsclaw said the National Forest Management Act of 1976 requires the Forest Ser-

vice to participate in reforesting efforts for regions across the United States. He said the program has been a success for the most part. Areas selected for re-forestation are determined based on a number of factors, areas impacted by wildfires being one of the biggest.

Holsclaw said difficulties for re-foresting efforts come from tending to the record number of acres burned by fires in recent years, but he also cites budget and staffing issues that add to the backlog of reforestation efforts the agency is facing.

"So with the number of acres that we do have as a backlog, the next step is ensuring we have enough seed to be able to deal with the backlog," he said. "You have to understand, too, that the seeds we collect, there is a shelf life for that seed."

According to Holsclaw, the agency is addressing existing needs as well as preparing for future events. While the shelf life may be long for some seed species, it is not the same for every one. He said as seeds get older they begin to degenerate.

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An American kestral. The 123rd annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count runs nationwide from Dec. 14 to Jan. 5, 2022.

UTAH - If you've ever watched birds, you know how unique and interesting they can be. Whether you’ve just started bird-watching or you are an advanced “birder,” consider heading outdoors

over the next few weeks to help gather important data about birds during the 123rd annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count.

The Christmas Bird Count runs nationwide from

Dec. 14 to Jan. 5, 2022. Each bird count takes place in an established 15-mile diameter circle, and volunteers will be given specific routes to drive and hike through the area, counting every bird they see or

hear during the route. All birds will be counted all day, giving an indication of the total number of birds and species in the area.

As part of the annual nationwide bird count, the

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

TICABOO UTILITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

On November 17, 2022, the Board of Trustees of the Ticaboo Utility Improvement District reviewed and approved a tentative budget for the fiscal year 2023. On the same date, the Board also scheduled a public hearing regarding the tentative budget to be held on December 15, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the Board’s regular meeting place at 114 N Powell Dr., Ticaboo, Utah 84533. The purpose of the public hearing will be to give all interested persons in attendance an opportunity to be heard on the estimates of revenues and expenditures, rate changes, or any item in the tentative budget of any fund. After the public hearing has closed, the Board may adopt the tentative budget as the final budget, subject to amendment or revision. A copy of the proposed budget will be posted online by visiting www. ticaboouid.com/recent-news and can be examined at the district’s offices by appointment located at 114 N Powell Dr, Ticaboo, Utah 84533 during normal business hours at any time prior to the public hearing.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 1, 8 & 15, 2022

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 Jan. 4, 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)5387240 for additional information.

GARFIELD COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S)

61-3385 (a49664): Joseph Michael AND Maribella Irving, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 1.6 ac-ft. from groundwater (Southwest of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

61-2670 (a49684): E & F Investments propose(s) using 0.0385 cfs OR 3 ac-ft. from groundwater (4 miles west of Hatch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

97-2179 (a49696): Lucy Bikulcs, Mark A. Lusch propose(s) using 0.75 ac-ft. from groundwater (Black Boulder Mesa Parcel #3) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

61-3384 (a49700): Lawrence Dale Powell Living Trust propose(s) using 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile east of Hatch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.

WAYNE COUNTY

EXTENSION(S)

95-5236 (A78068): David G. Murrell and Mary C. Beckerle is/are filing an extension for 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. (Grover) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.

State Engineer

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 8 & 15, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE

SCOPING AND NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT

SHOWALTER RANGE WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST POWELL RANGER DISTRICT

The Powell Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the Showalter Range Water Improvement Project. The purpose of this action is to develop one well and a water conveyance system to feed water troughs on approximately 43,230 acres located on USFS lands. The proposed project is located approximately ten miles east of Panguitch City. The scoping notice and additional information for this project are posted to the Dixie National Forest website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63260

How to Comment and Timeframe: This will serve as both scoping and the formal Notice of Opportunity to Comment period for this project. This project is subject to regulations at 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 218. Those who wish to be eligible to file an objection must submit timely and specific comments during this formal comment period. Individuals and organizations wishing to be eligible to object must meet the information requirements of 36 CFR subparts A and B. Written, facsimile and electronic comments concerning this action will be accepted for 30 calendar days following the publication of the legal notice for this proposed project in The Insider (the newspaper of record for the Powell Ranger District). The publication date in the newspaper of record is the exclusive means for calculating the comment period for this analysis. Those wishing to comment should not rely upon dates or timeframe information provided by any other source. Regulations prohibit extending the length of the comment period.

The project website, located at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/ project/?project=63260 has a comment portal which is the preferred method for submitting comments. They may also be submitted to: comments-intermtn-dixie-powell@usda.gov

Electronic comments must be submitted in a format such as an email message, plain text (.txt), rich text format (.rft), or Word (.doc or docx) and include the project title “Showalter Ranger Water Improvement” in the subject line. Written or hand delivered comments must be submitted to: Christopher Wehrli, District Ranger, Powell Ranger District. Dixie National Forest, PO Box 80, 225 E. Center Street, Panguitch, UT 84759. They can also be faxed to 435-676-9391. The office business hours for those submitting hand-delivered comments are: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and the main office number is 435-676-9300. For objection eligibility, each individual or representative from each entity submitting timely and specific written comments regarding the proposed project or activity must either sign the comments or verify identity upon request 36 CFR 218.24(b)(8).

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 15, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE ESCALANTE CITY

Escalante City Office Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Escalante City Council meetings will be held on the dates listed below. They are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., in the Escalante City Council Chambers, 56 N. 100 W.

MEETINGS

2023

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January 17 February 07 February 21 March 07 March 21 April 04 April 18 May 02 May 16 June 06 June 20

July 18 August 01 August 15 September 05 September 19 October 03 October 17 November 07 November 21 December 05 December 19

Escalante City Planning and Zoning meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. or as needed in the Escalante City Council Chambers 56 N. 100 W.

Escalante Cemetery Maintenance District meetings are held the first Monday of each quarter at 6:00 p.m. or as needed in the Escalante City Council Chambers 56 N. 100W.

Stephanie Steed, MMC City Recorder

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 15, 2022

Dental Assistant/ Scrub Tech Panguitch Dental

Panguitch Dental is looking for a motivated Dental Assistant/scrub tech to join their team.

This position will be part-time/ full 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 isn't needed but preferred:

• 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

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

Food Service Worker in Escalante Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers in Escalante Para-Professionals at All Schools Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers

SALARY: Please see 2022-2023 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.

Deputy County Attorney

Garfield County is accepting resumes for a Deputy County Attorney.

This is a part-time position covering conflict cases & juvenile court.

Resumes will be accepted at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office until 5:00 pm on December 23, 2022.

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

Corrections Officer

Garfield County is accepting applications for a Corrections Officer Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office or online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until December 30, 2022.

Anyone interested in applying for this position must pass the National Peace Officer Selection Exam prior to making application. The Exam is given at the Browning Learning Center on the Dixie College Campus. For additional information regarding the Exam and registration requirements, contact the Browning Learning Center at (435) 652-7696. The exam is also given at Southern Utah University. Call 435-5865419 for additional information.

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

SENIOR CENTER MENUS

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Deputy Clerk/Auditor

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files related to payroll and benefit administration; ensures separation and privacy of related files in compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA), and HIPPA guidelines. Assists with annual performance reviews and the promotion of programs for the improvement of employee effectiveness, such as training, safety, health and wellness, counseling and welfare; Schedule and conduct employee meetings as needed to inform and train employees on policies and procedures and new laws or regulations affecting the County.

• Accept applications for and issuing of building permits.

• Accept applications for and issuing of business licenses, including annual renewal.

• Passport Acceptance Agent: Accepting and processing of passport applications and related forms. Job requires training, certification and annual recertification.

• Various duties related to Elections such as Voter Registration, filing, processing of ballots and election returns, etc.

Various duties related to accounts payable such as computer entry, printing and filing reports, Various duties related to accounts receivable such as billing, receipting, and preparing deposits.

• Some duties related to payroll such as printing reports, copying and filing, and updating employee files.

• Long term records maintenance.

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience a. Graduation from High School; College degree a plus;

b. Two (2) years experience performing above or similar duties.

c. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

A. Knowledge of standard office procedures and policies; good grammar and spelling; basic mathematics involving the use of addition, subtraction, multiplications and percentages; operation of standard office machinery; complex filing systems, alphabetical and numerical; computer operations; telephone etiquette; basic interpersonal skills; basic application processes; B. Skill in the art of diplomacy and cooperative problem solving; leadership and organizational behavior management; confidentiality; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships other staff; the operation of personal computer, calculator, fax machine, copy machine, and telephone.

C. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; make basic decisions where established procedures do not always apply; maintain quality work production while dealing with deadline pressures imposed from within and without the division; operate personal computer and apply various program applications related to word processing, spread sheets, and other; develop effective working relationship with supervisor, fellow employees, and the public.

D. May be required to be bonded.

3. Work Environment

Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and seeing. Common eye, hand, and finger dexterity required to perform essential job functions but may be accommodated. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Periodic travel required in normal course of job performance.

Submit Resume and Cover letter to the Wayne County Clerk’s Office. Open until filled. If you have any questions, please call the County Clerk's office at 435-836-1300.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor

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