The Wayne & Garfield County Insider December 22, 2022

Leavitt Land & Investment Proposes 60-Home Subdivision in Loa

by Lisa Jeppson

WAYNE COUNTY -

At the November 21, 2022, Wayne County Commission meeting, a new sixty-home subdivision proposal in Loa was introduced by Leavitt Land & Investment, LLC. The proposed subdivision plat begins on Main Street between 300 South and 500 South, and extends to 400 West.

The subdivision process, initiated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, includes a request to acquire the northeast corner of Leavitt Land & Investment farmland located in Loa. In consultation with Shannon Brian, development acreage was identified, which could coordinate with farming operations.

The Leavitts met previously with the Loa Town Council on October 13 to refine concepts. The Town Council asked that a meeting be set up with the Loa Town

Subdivision Proposal

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The Moony Wash Boys Band Donates Busking Tips to the Wayne County Fire District

TORREY - The Moony Wash Boys—a Torrey music group—presented a check for $2352 to the Wayne County Fire District on December 9, 2022, at the Torrey Fire Station. The money was raised by the group to help buy equipment for the new station in Torrey.

Area Businesses and Leaders Honored at 33rd Annual SCAOG Recognition Banquet

The Moony Wash Boys busk (play for tips) at the Wayne County Farmers’ Market each Saturday from May through October. They donate the money raised to an organization chosen by the group each year. The $2352 represents the tips earned at the 2022 market and generous contribu-

Six County VITA Program Needs Volunteers

SIX COUNTY REGIONThe Internal Revenue Service and Six County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is looking for volunteers to assist in preparing tax returns next year at various sponsored sites throughout the Six County Region which includes (Sevier, Sanpete, Juab, Piute, Wayne, and Millard Counties.) Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome.

Some of the volunteer opportunities include:

• Tax Preparer - Uses income tax software to prepare basic tax returns for household incomes who make $65,000 or less. Tax preparers are required to pass an IRS certification test. Previous experience preparing tax returns is not necessary.

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tions from Clotilde Barrett, Tim Dietlein, and Don Gomes and Annie Holt, owners of Torrey business The Old House at Center and Main. Over the past six years, the Moony Wash Boys have raised over $10,000 for local organizations. Previous donations have gone to the Teasdale Historical Soci-

ety, Torrey Dark Skies, Wayne High School Future Farmers of America and Color Country Animal Welfare. Members of the Moonies are Rod Frazier, Dudley Elliot, Margaret Smith, Paul Smith, Jacque Koenig, Dean Koenig, Scott Smith, and Mary Bedingfieldsmith.

—The Moony Wash Boys

GARFIELD COUNTYIn lieu of their regular board reports at their December 12 meeting, the Garfield County Commissioners, along with other county and agency employees, honored outgoing Sheriff Danny Perkin’s commitment, responsiveness, and years of service to the county. (Perkins lost his reelection bid for Garfield County Sheriff to Eric Houston.) The Commissioners presented him with a gun as a going away present.

Public Works, Dave Dodds. Dodds reported on prep for the upcoming Kane/ Garfield County coordination meeting with GSENM representatives. Dodds said the counties will request that their respective County Resource Management Plans be included in the new Monument Management Plan.

On other public lands topics, Dodds described Dixie National Forest's 10-year burning plan now up for public comment. The plan would expand active management, in terms of fire treatments, from the current

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Locals Helping Locals, One Segment at a Time

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RICHFIELD - Six County Association of Governments (SCAOG) held their 33rd Annual Recognition Banquet on December 7, 2022. Commissioner Clinton Painter, Juab County and SCAOG Board Chair, offici-

ated at the event. Businesses and community leaders were honored for their outstanding efforts and contributions to the area’s economy and community development. Local elect-

Awards Banquet

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THURS. DEC. 22 - WED. DEC. 28 Higher temps and low chances of precipitation this week. Partly cloudy with highs in the high 30s to mid 40s; lows in the teens and 20s. Winds steady from 8 to 13 mph.

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Courtesy Scott T. Smith

The Moony Wash Boys presented a check for $2,352 to the Wayne County Fire District on December 9, 2022, at the Torrey Fire Station. Top row from left to right: Jason Jones, Jeri Austin, James Austin, Carter Sorenson, Wes Barclay, Dalton Mackey, Duane Dasse, Dean Koenig, Jacque Koenig, Scott Smith, Rod Frazier. Bottom row: Dave Love, Dustin Oyler, Jamie Pace, John Lee, MIckey Wright, Mary Bedingfieldsmith, Dudley Elliot

Courtesy Six County Association of Governments

Verland King of Tri-County Veterinary (left) is given the Wayne County Business of the Year award by Wayne County Commissioner Stan Wood (right) at the Six County Association of Governments Annual Recognition Banquet on December 7, 2022.

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Thanks to donations from Wayne County citizens, the Wayne County Giving Tree— organized by the Utah State University Wayne County Extension office—received 46

Wayne County citizens donate gifts and food items to families in need this holiday season

Courtesy Utah State University Extension Wayne County

to the donations of Wayne County citizens, the Wayne County Giving Tree received 46 gifts for youth under the age of 18, and the "12 Days of Christmas Giving" program provided 992 lbs of food items.

for youth under the age of 18, and the "12 Days of Christmas Giving" program provided 992 lbs of food items.

tags for each child, which included an outfit and one or two books and toys,

hung on the Giving Tree at Royal's Foodtown in Loa, Utah in November. Donated gifts were limited to $30. In

VITA Program:

Internal Revenue Service and Six County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

VITA Program

Certification: The IRS certification process is an online application that is selfpaced and open book.

Greeter and Intake Specialist - Welcome tax filers to the tax site and begin the intake process. Greeters work with the Site Coordinator to ensure the site runs smoothly and the taxpayer has a positive experience. This is a very important role for a successful VITA site.

• Financial Resource Specialist - Specialists provide information to households at tax sites about asset building opportunities and other community resources, such as debt, credit, and housing.

All volunteers receive tax training in cooperation with community partners and the IRS. Individuals with good computer skills are especially needed to assist in preparing and transmitting returns electronically through the IRS E-file program.

Training Training is held in January, and volunteers generally study online with Link

& Learn Taxes to obtain their volunteer certification. The Link & Learn program is an interactive course that teaches the steps needed to prepare basic individual income tax returns accurately. Classroom training is also available. Once certified, volunteers spend as little as three to four hours per week from early February through mid-April.

The IRS estimates that approximately 23% of EITC (Earned Income Credit) is left unclaimed. Last year, volunteers helped over 9,300 Utah taxpayers to receive over $4 million from the Earned Income Tax Credit with the average EITC credit of $1,626.63. There were 54 VITA sites located throughout the State of Utah and more than $16 million in total refunds. Come help families in your community!

VITA sites are located at different venues in these cities: Richfield, Ephraim, Junction, Loa, Nephi, Fillmore, and Delta. For individuals interested in volunteering with the VITA program please contact Shara Bastian, Manager at 435-893-0728.

—Six County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

Goings on...

GCOT has Opened Event Funding Application for 2023

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The Garfield County Office of Tourism has opened its event funding application for 2023.

GARFIELD COUNTY - The Garfield County Office of Tourism has opened its event funding application for 2023. Events must show non-profit status or be sponsored by a municipality to be eligible for funding.

To access the application: go to https://docs.google. com/.../1FAIpQLSd6IjIY61WFX0.../viewform.

—Garfield County Office of Tourism

Ruby's Inn Winter Adventure Center Now Open for 2022 - 2023 Season

BRYCE - Ruby's Inn Winter Adventure Center is now open for the 2022-2023 season.

Hours for the Center are currently 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Ice skating and sleigh rides are not available at this time. We will let you know as soon as they open.

Be sure to follow us all season long for daily snow updates.

—Ruby's Inn Winter Adventure Center

Awards Banquet:

With the Christmas season upon us, the spirit of giving and support offered by others is evident in our community

Giving:

—USU Extension Wayne County

addition to gifts, each family received a box of groceries, cleaning supplies and hygiene items to help sustain them through the holiday season and a coupon for milk, eggs, and bread to be redeemed at Royal's.

Families also received a small bag of oranges and a printout of the story Christmas Oranges. In the story each orange “segment” provided makes a big difference in the lives of others just like a community provides different segments of support for those around them.

"With the Christmas season upon us, the spirit of giving and support offered by

others is evident in our community," said USU Extension Wayne County staff in an email about the program. "On behalf of the Wayne County Giving Tree, Utah State University Wayne County Extension office would like to express our sincere appreciation to the citizens of Wayne County for their generosity and involvement in the Giving Tree project. A special thanks to our volunteers, this event could not happen without you! As we know, it takes a village to raise a child. Since the establishment of the Giving Tree, Wayne County has been able to assist many families in need of a little help during the Christmas season."

—University of Utah Extension Wayne County

Subdivision Proposal:

At the November 21, 2022, Wayne County Commission meeting, a new sixty-home subdivision proposal in Loa was introduced by Leavitt Land & Investment, LLC.

Subdivision Proposal

Planning and Zoning Committee to further refine the plan. The Leavitts are acting in coordination with Dennis Patton, who is the Church’s architect. The Church desires to complete plans by January 2023. The Church hopes to bid the construction in February and start construction in the spring. “Given how the two projects inter-relate, we desire a parallel timetable for the first phase of the proposed subdivision,” stated Dane Leavitt, president of Leavitt Land & Investment (LLI).

Parts of the subdivision, which includes the Church’s property, are currently out-

side Loa Town limits. LLI would like to see the new subdivision and Church be annexed into Loa Town. State Law requires the county’s approval, as well as the Town Council’s approval.

Loa Town is willing to annex the development, but water is a big issue. The Town needs to check the water lines. There is currently a six inch water line which runs down 300 West, and this line may need to be upgraded to an eight inch line. Loa Town will need to enact a new ordinance to create a separate irrigation company for water, which the Leavitts will run. There is also an issue with the access for emergency service vehicles and garbage trucks, which needs to be at least 100 feet.

Six County Association of Governments (SCAOG) held their 33rd Annual Recognition Banquet on December 7, 2022. Tri-County Veterinary was Wayne County’s Business of the Year. The award was presented by Commissioner Stan Wood.

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ed officials presented a “2022 Business-of-the-Year” recognition award to a business from their respective county. Those honored as county 2022 businesses of the year include: Cast Iron Bistro received Juab County’s Business of the Year recognition. The recipient was unable to attend due to bad weather.

Service Drug was honored as Millard County’s Business of the Year. The award was presented by Millard County Commissioner Evelyn Warnick.

Rose Ranch Resort was honored as the Piute County Business of the Year. Commissioner Darin Bushman presented the award.

I-FOUR Media was Sanpete County’s Business of the Year. Commissioner Reed Hatch presented the award.

Central Electric was honored as Sevier County’s Business of the Year. The award was presented by Commissioner Tooter Ogden.

Tri-County Veterinary was Wayne County’s Business of the Year. The award was presented by Commissioner Stan Wood.

A Regional Recognition Award was presented by Commissioner Tooter Ogden to Johnson Family Ranch in honor of their longtime commitment in demonstrating that livestock operations are critical for the sustainability and resilience of western landscape and their valuable collaboration with the Utah Congressional Briefing. The award was accepted by the Johnson Family.

The Community of the

Year Award was presented to Richfield City in recognition of continual progress towards meeting community goals and objectives resulting in the completion of the Richfield Pahvant Mountain Bike Trail System improvements. City Manager Michele Jolley received the recognition award presented by Commissioner Clinton Painter.

Commissioner Painter explained the traditional rotation process in which the mantle of the Chair for the SCAOG is passed to another commissioner. He then expressed appreciation for the opportunity he had of serving in this capacity over the past year. After his remarks, he introduced and passed the gavel to Commissioner Darin Bushman of Piute County who will assume responsibilities of Chair for the SCAOG Board.

Commissioner Bushman expressed appreciation to Commissioner Painter for the commitment, dedication, and leadership he had rendered as SCAOG Chair during the past year. He noted that Commissioner Painter would continue to serve on the SCAOG’s Executive Board and looked forward to working with him during the next year.

The SCAOG sponsors the Six County Recognition Banquet annually. The SCAOG General Board consists of all eighteen commissioners and one appointed mayor from Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne Counties. The SCAOG Executive Board comprises one appointed commissioner and the appointed mayor from each county.

—Six County Association of Governments

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is looking for volunteers to assist in preparing tax returns next year at various sponsored sites throughout the Six County Region.

News from Wayne County Elijah (Liggie) Behunin, 1870-1884

by Adus Dorsey

This is one of those Christmas stories that does not end well. When told on cold snowy nights the days before Christmas, it often makes young children whimper and weep in their sleep and contemplative adults stare deep into the flames of fire. Lucky for us still living, Ester Durfey wrote about this story in her memoirs and knowing Ester, it is a pretty good guess she was spot on. As they like to say in Africa, her memory was that of an elephant.

In the 1880s, Notom wasn’t much more than a good place to water your weary horse, pick up month old mail, or sit for a spell under a big ole cotton tree. For those not in the know, Notom is located in Wayne County, Utah, one mile downstream from where Pleasant Creek flows out of Capitol Reef and about four miles upstream from where the creek empties into the Fremont River.

In the annals of time, it is said that "Liggie" was born in Spring City, Utah, in 1870. When his folks moved to Piute (present day Wayne County) is open to speculation and probably hidden in a book somewhere. If the truth were to be known, it is likely that Liggie and his family were moving a herd of sheep up or down the Fremont River valley, and if you were to look real hard, you might find Liggie’s name pecked into a rock somewhere.

Without knowing for sure, it is imagined that Liggie was a slender, long-legged lad; young sheepherders of the time were often described that way. West of the Rockies, sheepherders as young as nine and ten could be found alone in the hills and lowlands for months at a time tending sheep. The Henry Mountains, with good forage as far as you could see, was a favored area for sheepherders running a herd sheep in the late 1800s, and long-legged Liggie happened to be one of them

As far as Caineville, it is hard to say what the lower country east of Capitol Reef looked liked in the 1880s, but it sure had to have a much different appearance than it did before the great flood and the flu pandemic of 1918, of which young Liggie would never live long enough to see. If the number of weatherworn headstones in the dusty little graveyard at the base of a Mancos shale slope is any indication of what life was like in Caineville back then,

surely somebody must have had a few fun memories of better times, but it wouldn’t be young Liggie.

No sooner than Thanksgiving dinner was cleared from the table, Liggie was already making his plans for Christmas fun and games in Caineville. Even in the hardest of times, Christmas has always been a season for celebration, no matter where you were. And although sugar was hard to get, especially in Notom, Utah in the 1880s, early in October people would start their sugar search so they would have plenty for making candies for the kids come December.

It is certain that Butch Cassidy circulated through the Notom/Caineville/Hanksville area on his way to Telluride where he worked on ranches as a cowboy in the early 1880s. And Butch’s dubious exploits were probably widely discussed around many a campfire once the sheep herd was bedded down. Together, under starry night skies, Liggie and his trusty sheep dog might have had many conversations about how if he happened to be riding with Butch that he and his fast pony would be the first ones to get away. Lying next to him, listening contently, his sleepy eyed dog seemed to always agree.

Without room for a calendar in his belongings, Liggie probably had to keep track of his days by following the winter constellation of Orion across the night sky. That was how young Liggie would know when it was Christmas time and to turn his sights homeward the closer it got to Christmas.

Horse racing was and still is big in the Wild West, as horses played such a large part of daily life in the early days. The faster the horse, the better, and Liggie had a good one. Together, they were a fine-tuned team. For the few

days Liggie would be home from sheep camp at Christmas, there would be horse races in the small community of Caineville. Liggie’s distant cousin and his big Hanksville horse would surely be there, so Liggie and his swift sheep pony would want to put on a good show.

That afternoon, Elijah Cutler (Liggie’s father) was called to Torrey on business and instructed his two oldest sons, Liggie and Will, to return to the sheep camp after Christmas dinner. Cutler did not return from his trip by Christmas, and the family went to Caineville to visit friends and attend the Christmas celebration there. During the afternoon, Liggie was thrown from his horse as it stepped into a gopher hole. He was stunned and left ill from a deep blue bruise on his side.

The next morning, Liggie insisted that he was well enough to return to the sheep herd. The two boys were walking; it was cold, and there was snow on the ground. Will could tell that Liggie was still suffering from his fall. Late that afternoon, they reached camp, and Will built a fire to keep them warm.

When Will awoke the next morning, he found that his brother was dead. Will built fires around the camp to keep coyotes away from the sheep and his brother’s corpse and then started on the long painful walk back home.

Liggie is buried on the top of a knoll just east of the old Behunin cabin at Notom.

We share history because it happened and sometimes it is not pretty, but we can still learn from it. Wayne County is full of history, both good and bad. The more you know, the more you will be prepared, and, hopefully, understand what it took—and takes—to live in a place we call paradise.

Merry Christmas.

Courtesy Adus Dorsey

Elijah (Liggie) Behunin's grave on the top of a knoll just east of the old Behunin cabin at Notom.

Garfield Commission:

Commissioners

honored outgoing Garfield County Sheriff Danny Perkins. Dixie National Forest's 10-year burning plan, the upcoming Kane/Garfield County coordination meeting with GSENM representatives, the 2022 status of the Beaver and Garfield County Children's Justice Center, and the 2022 budget amendments and proposed 2023 budget discussed.

13K acres/year to about 50K acres/year. Dodds said the county's main concerns are to ensure grazers aren't negatively impacted, that Forest Service coordinates with the county to identify material that could be harvested prior to a burn, and that air quality is considered, especially during tourist season. Powell District Ranger Chris Wehrli said the Forest initiative is part of a region-wide approach to reintroducing fire as a management tool. The Environmental Assessment (EA) covers only prescribed burns and "natural starts, where appropriate," not mechanical removal, and it includes the entire Dixie National Forest. Wehrli explained that the Forest Service has done a "return interval study," on the various cover types, such as pinyon/ juniper, ponderosa, aspen, or mixed conifer. He said the return interval for ponderosa is between 5-25 years during which an understory burn would typically occur. In the Powell District, some areas haven't burned for 100 years. When that happens, fires get into the crowns and become the massive devastation of a Brian Head fire. He said the burn plan would not allow fires in wilderness areas, such as Pine Valley, and that they'd "take a hard look" at any fires in the east end (of Powell District) because of tourism. He said most of the valuable timber is in the Escalante and Cedar districts. Wehrli said not to expect big changes right away; it won't be burning all the time.

Commissioner Pollock asked Dodds to include multiple counties on a single

EA comment letter, thinking a group approach may carry more weight. He wants to request that the Forest gives commercial interests enough time to harvest prior to a burn and to consider additional mechanical options. He also wanted the Forest to extend its comment period. Wehrli said he's been working with the agency to modify some of the regulations that could allow certain commercial removal, such as "scrap" wood such as PJ.

Children’s Justice Center (CJC), Victim Services Coordinator Theresa Wood presented the 2022 status of the Center, which includes both Garfield and Beaver Counties. The CJC assists child victims and their families during investigations into reported child abuse. The goal of the justice centers is to provide a physical "safe space" for a child, noting that interviews with children might not yield important details when the child feels scared and nervous. Although total reported incidents in Garfield County are not that high, she expects numbers to increase as soon as residents realize that these protective services are available.

One of the Center's services is trauma screening. She said 32 percent of her recent Garfield County cases indicated suicide risk or self-harm. She said the Center works with law enforcement, prosecutors, and other agencies to make sure all necessary information on a case is shared and available.

Starting in 2023, Beaver and Garfield County CJC will no longer be grouped with Iron County. Current state funding will continue until June 30, 2032. In the mean-

time, Wood will be seeking other funding sources. Once the legislature begins its appropriations, they'll have a better idea of state funding; by May, she hopes to know about any grant awards. Wood asked the county to consider some assistance, although she didn't provide a number. She noted that Panguitch City has donated their space, but the Center needs to pay for utilities, internet, office expenses, lunches for families in the center, and therapy services so far. She told the Commissioners that her grant applications will be bolstered if she can show additional revenue sources as well as general support. Commissioner David Tebbs moved to authorize up to $10K in 2023 for the Children's Justice Center, which the Commission approved. He suggested that Wood return next year, preferably pre-budget period, to provide next year's status update.

There were no public comments during the 2022 Budget Opening public hearing, at which final updates to the 2022 budget are made. The Commission approved the amendments to the 2022 budget. There were no public comments during the public hearing on the 2023 proposed budget. The Commission adopted the proposed 2023 budget.

The Commission went into Executive Session to discuss possible litigation.

The Garfield County Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month starting at 10 a.m. All meetings are held in the County Courthouse in Panguitch. There is no set up for electronic participation, but all meetings are recorded.

Utahns Call on Congress to Expand Child Tax Credit

by Alex Gonzalez, Utah News Connection

Scotty Bauman: Thirty Years at the Helm with the Flippin' Birds

UTAH - Utahns are calling on Congress to expand the Child Tax Credit and say it should be a priority in a yearend tax package. The debate comes as lobbyists are also pressuring elected officials to approve business tax breaks as the year draws to an end.

According to the Coalition on Human Needs, nearly half of Utah adults with children said they found it difficult to pay household bills in the month of October, and one in three said they did not purchase basic needs so they could pay their energy bills.

Clint Cottam, executive director of the Community Action Partnership of Utah, said they know the tax credit was a big help to Utah families in 2021, and want to see it continue.

"If people are stable, if parents know that they can make it, I believe they are going to show up to work more productive," Cottam contended.

In Utah, 151,000 children under the age of 17 were not granted the $2,000 per child credit because their parent did not earn enough. Cottam pointed out they would like to see some of the restrictions in the law reduced or eliminated, so families have access to all the funds available.

Advocates believe Utah families need the Child Tax Credit during a time of high economic uncertainty.

According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, the expanded Child Tax Credit kept more than five million people above the pov-

erty line in 2021 as well as significantly reducing childhood hunger.

Cottam acknowledged being a parent is hard work and barriers preventing a child's development and prohibiting economic security make the already challenging job more difficult.

"I believe it is important to invest in our human capital," Cottam stressed. "Our economy is stronger when human capital is stronger. These are our future workers. These are our future innovators. These are our future contributors to our economy."

Cottam added the full credit is especially important to families with children under the age of six, a crucial stage for health and development.

CEDAR CITY - In the world of NCAA athletics, the coaching carousel often and routinely spins and sends a wave of change through a program and an entire athletic department. But Scotty Bauman and Southern Utah University have built a strong relationship now spanning three decades.

“What has kept me at SUU is that we have built such an amazing fan base here in Cedar City,” explains Bauman. “The people here have 100 percent embraced this program since the day I arrived. They have embraced me and all of my quirkiness; they have kept me here.”

His introduction to gymnastics began in Price, Utah. While in junior high, Bauman developed an interest in aerial skiing and wanted to learn how to execute the requisite twists and flips. He enrolled at Price Gymnastics to learn the mechanics, and began aiding in the program.

One summer, Ray Corn, then head gymnastics coach at Utah State University, brought his youth camp to Price and was impressed with Bauman’s work. When he learned that the youngster was to attend USU, he extended a job offer. They worked together for seven years and Corn taught his protege to love his work, and if the passion were not there, to look elsewhere. That lesson stuck with Bauman.

When recruited for the head post here, Bauman did not think he stood a chance of being hired and was instead eyeing graduate school in the dental or medical field. But he showed up nonetheless and impressed interviewers Jack Bishop (’70), Kathryn Berg and Paul Maggio (’82). Later, while touring the gym, the 23-year-old was offered

the job by President Gerald R. Sherratt (’51) and AD Bishop, who asked him to start as soon as possible. Blown away by the offer, Bauman went back to Logan to discuss the job with an equally impressed Corn, and in August 1991, Scotty Bauman made it official and moved to Cedar City.

He inherited a program with talented but disenchanted gymnasts who even discouraged recruits.

“We knew we were walking into a potentially hazardous situation,” says Bauman, “but we had a plan, and the girls in the program bought into that plan in an enormous way.”

It took Bauman and his staff a few years to return to the level of gymnasts he inherited in 1991. But three years later, they landed their first high-end recruit, Julie Talbot (’98) of Provo, Utah, a level-10 national champion on beam, extremely talented on bars, and above all, driven.

“We began basing what we looked for in a gymnast after her,” Bauman says.

The following year the program landed two more high-level recruits: Kim Nomura (’99) and Angie Gunnell. Bauman calls landing Angie, one of the best gymnasts in the country who chose a school no one ever heard of, a “recruiting coup” that forever changed

the program. Thirty years and hundreds of gymnasts later, the “Flippin’ Birds” are among the nation’s most respected programs.

That rise to prominence was no accident. Bauman and his staff are deliberate in recruiting student athletes who take themselves seriously in all aspects of their lives, including in the classroom, as evidenced by 13 National Academic Championships over the years.

“The world is full of mediocrity,” he says. “One of my biggest pet peeves is settling for what seems to be mediocrity and accepting it.”

Bauman’s passion for the sport still burns strong, and he loves watching his athletes grow from shy, timid individuals trying to find themselves, into strong, fierce, goal-driven women.

There are many special moments in the 30-year career of Scotty Bauman, but “every moment a kid really surpasses what she thought she could do, those are the big reflective moments,” he says. “That satisfaction is beautiful.”

This article was originally published in the Fall 2022 edition of the SUU Alumni Magazine.

—Southern Utah University

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Courtesy Southern Utah University

In the world of NCAA athletics, the coaching carousel often and routinely spins and sends a wave of change through a program and an entire athletic department. But Scotty Bauman and Southern Utah University have built a strong and successful gymnastics program spanning three decades.

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When Congress elected to let the Child Tax Credit expire, child poverty rose by 40%, according to the Coalition on Human Needs.

Wills, Trusts, and More

Did Your Refinance "Undo" Your Living Trust?

Revocable "living trusts" have become increasingly popular in the past decade. They allow heirs to avoid probate court proceedings.

But unlike a will, a living trust cannot be simply signed and filed away. If an asset is never transferred to the trust, or is unintentionally removed from the trust, it will be subject to probate.

Over the past few years, as interest rates plunged, many homeowners refinanced their homes to reduce payments. Unfortunately, many lenders won't make loans on property held in a living trust. They insist that the home be transferred back to the owners' individual names before a loan is made.

After the new loan is made and the new deed of trust is recorded, the homeowners are free to transfer the home back into the living trust but lenders rarely assist homeowners with this final step. (Some homeowners don't even know their home was removed from the trust, since they signed many documents at once.) The end result is that homeowners who properly transferred

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their homes into living trusts to avoid probate, may face probate anyway because their work was undone.

It is sometimes possible to obtain court approval to confirm trust ownership of a home that was never formally transferred to the trust. However, it can be costly for a court to make such determination and defeats the purpose of the trust.

Anyone who implemented a "living trust" and subsequently refinanced their property should review the documents to make sure that the home is currently held in the living trust. If not, the owner should have a new deed prepared. The new deed should return the property into the trust.

If you are concerned that your living trust may not be properly funded, or if you have other questions about your trust, review your existing documents. You should then make a list of questions and concerns to discuss with an attorney. Delaying addressing these issues could be costly. Many times all that is needed is a deed prepared and recorded or a simple amend-

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ment to modify small portions of a trust in order to accommodate changes in circumstances.

Cross Country

When they moved crosscountry, a husband and wife decided to drive both of their cars. Their eight-year-old son, worriedly asked, "How will we keep from getting separated?"

"We'll drive slowly so that one car can follow the other," his father reassured him.

"Yeah, but what if we DO get separated?" he persisted.

"Well, then I guess we'll never see each other again," quipped dad.

"Okay," he said. "I'm riding with Mom."

Children

I was blessed with three beautiful, intelligent and terrific children, who are now thirty, twenty-nine and twenty-eight. But at one point in their lives, they were seven, six and five.

My youngest daughter, the five-year-old who was always asking questions, came home from kindergarten one day and asked, "Mommy how many children did you want?" Thinking for a minute, I looked at her and said "Two" She thought about it for a moment and then asked, "Me, and who else?"

PUNishment

Clothing Store

Myra was going to the office party but needed a new party dress.

In the clothing store she asked, "May I try on that dress in the window, please?"

"Certainly not, madam," responded the salesgirl, "You'll have to use the fitting room like everyone else."

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Kay D. Allen

1941 - 2022

TEASDALE - Our kind and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, Kay Daniel Allen, age 81, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly December 14, 2022, in Teasdale, Utah of a heart attack. He was born July 13, 1941, in Teasdale, a son of Lewis Albert and Isabelle Peterson Allen. He grew up in Teasdale and graduated from Wayne High School, Class of 1959.

Kay served two years in the United States Army, serving 13 months in Korea. He also was stationed in California and Texas.

Kay married the love of his life, Inger Lise Emmer August 17, 1962, in Ely, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.

Kay was a truck driver for 35 years, 28 of those as a Teamster driver, 19 years for Milne Truck Lines and 9 years for Yellow Freight. After his retirement, Lisa and Kay moved back home to Teasdale, where he served many years volunteering at the Teasdale Park, the Teasdale Cemetery and on the Teasdale Christmas Lighting committee.

Kay is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as ward historian, in the scouting program and building maintenance.

Kay loved hunting, fishing, photography, 4-wheeling, visiting with friends and neighbors on the front porch, but most of all, he loved his family.

He is survived by the love of his life, Lisa Allen of Teasdale, his four sons: Douglas and Jan Allen of Holden; Mont and Kim Allen, Tyler and Celeste Allen, all of South Jordan and Scott Allen of Washington; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; five sisters and four brothers.

The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, Wayne County EMS, and Springer Turner Funeral Home for the service that they have provided in our time of need and sorrow.

Graveside services with military honors accorded by the Harold Brown American Legion Post #92 and the Utah Honor Guard were held Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 12 Noon in the Teasdale Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

New Director Appointed to the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation

SALT LAKE CITYUtah Department of Natural Resources Executive Director Joel Ferry has named Jason Curry as the new director for the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR). Curry comes from the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, where he has been serving as the deputy director.

“Jason has a wealth of expertise that will help drive the division's mission forward,” Ferry said. “It’s vital we continue to grow a strong, sustainable outdoor recreation economy, with opportunities that enhance Utahn’s quality of life by providing the best outdoor experiences possible.”

In his new role, Curry will work to expand and improve Utah’s outdoor recreational opportunities and assets by promoting the economic, mental and physical health benefits that come with outdoor activity. He’ll collaborate with land managers and industry part-

ners to represent the state’s outdoor recreation interests to inspire all Utahns to engage in outdoor recreation.

“Utah tops the charts for our variety of recreational opportunities. Outdoor recreation is not only a key pillar of Utah’s economy, but it’s part of who we are. More than anything, it's central to the amazing outdoor lifestyle we enjoy here,” said Curry. “I am thrilled to join the team and work with Utah’s amazing communities, user groups, outdoor companies and nonprofit organizations."

A 24-year resident of Bountiful with his wife and two children, Curry enjoys mountain biking, skiing, OHV and snowmobile riding, rock climbing, camping, sailing and just about any other form of outdoor recreation.

Most recently, Curry served as deputy director of the Division of Forestry Fire and State Lands, overseeing six

state area offices, the division’s law enforcement program, public affairs, and its safety program. Before being promoted to deputy director, he was the division’s public information officer and chief investigator. He also served many years on the Davis County Search and Rescue Team.

Curry started his career with the DNR in 1999 as a public affairs coordinator, where he served for eight years orchestrating public information and branding for the department. He graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor's degree in economics.

As part of DNR, DOR combines the nation’s first Office of Outdoor Recreation with other state recreation management programs, including Utah’s Boating Program, Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program, and recreation rangers. DOR’s focus areas include recreational access; safety and

education; stewardship and sustainable visitation; and economic growth and opportunity through outdoor recreation.

For more information, visit recreation.utah.gov.

—Utah Division of Natural Resources

Need a Great Christmas Gift Idea? Buy a Fishing/Hunting License or Cover the Registration Fee for a Fishing/Hunting Challenge

SALT LAKE CITY -

While some people may not be thinking about hunting or fishing during December, there are still plenty of opportunities to do both this time of year. So why not surprise your friends or family with a Utah fishing or hunting license for Christmas or by paying for their registration fee for a hunting or fishing challenge? They make thoughtful presents, and they’re easy to buy.

Along with ice fishing, Utah also offers several hunts during the winter months. Hunts for, cottontail rabbit, chukar and gray (Hungarian) partridge, snowshoe hare and the fall general-season turkey hunt run through most of the winter, so the recipient of the gift could use it immediately if they wanted to. Annual Utah fishing and hunting licenses

are 365-day licenses, so the license is valid starting the day you buy it, and they can start using it immediately.

Buying a hunting or fishing license online on the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources website is the easiest way to get one. However, you can also buy a license at one of the six DWR offices or from any fishing and hunting license agent across Utah. Combination licenses—which allow the license holder to fish and hunt small game—are also available at the same locations and on the website.

To buy a license for someone, you need the person’s name, their approximate height and weight, their eye color, hair color, date of birth, address and phone number.

If you buy a license on the DWR website, you can have it mailed to you so you can wrap it and give it as a gift, or the license can be mailed directly to the person you’re buying it for. It usually takes about seven days for a license to arrive in the mail, so order one early if you want it to arrive in time for Christmas.

If the person you’re buying the license for is 18 years of age or older, instead of buying a one-year license, you also have the option of buying a license that’s valid for up to five years.

If the person you’re buying for already has a license, you can extend the period of time when their current license is valid. For example, if the person you’d like to buy for has a license that will expire next April, you can buy a license extension for them now. The extension will keep their license valid for one, two, three, four or five years from the day the license was supposed to expire.

Please be aware, how-

ever, that a license extension may be bought only for a license that will expire within six months from the day you buy the extension. For example, if a license doesn’t expire until November 2023, the soonest you can buy an extension for it is June 2023, six months before it expires.

Utah resident license costs are as follows:

Combination license (ages 14-17): $20

Combination license (ages 18-64): $38

Combination license (age 65 and older): $29

Fishing license (ages 1213): $5

Fishing license (ages 1417): $16

• Fishing license (ages 1864): $34

• Fishing license (age 65 and older): $25

• Hunting license (age 13 and under): $11

• Hunting license (ages 1417): $16

• Hunting license (ages 1864): $34

Hunting license (age 65 and older): $25

Gift givers should also note that hunting and combination licenses do not include a deer or elk permit and do not allow someone to hunt deer or elk. Hunters can apply for a 2023 general-season buck deer permit starting March 23. (This time frame is a change from past years when the application period opened in January.) General-season elk permits will be available, on a first-come, first-served basis, starting in July.

Utah Cutthroat Slam

Another great gift idea for the angler in your life is a registration fee for the Utah Cutthroat Slam. The goal of the slam is for anglers to catch each of the four native Utah cutthroat trout—Bonneville,

Colorado River, Bear River and Yellowstone—in their historic ranges. Registration costs $20 for adults and $10 for youth, and you can register on the DWR website. All but $1 of the registration cost is dedicated to conservation projects throughout the state that help native cutthroat trout. The slam can provide a fun challenge and a great way to get outdoors.

Waterfowl Slam

If you have an avid hunter in your life, consider gifting them the opportunity to add an extra challenge to their hunting season. The DWR offers the Utah Waterfowl Slam and the Utah Upland Game Slam.

Hunters earn one of the Utah Waterfowl Slams by completing different requirements, such as harvesting a group of species in a certain time period or location. There are currently 10 waterfowl slams with different levels of difficulty, so you can find a variety of fun, unique challenges. Along with trying something new, hunters who complete the slams can also earn colorful, collectible leg bands.

The entry fee for the waterfowl slams is $20 for hunters 18 years of age or older or $10 for hunters 17 years of age or younger. You can pay for the entry fee on the DWR website or at any available license agent. The money earned from the slam is used to complete habitat-improvement projects on waterfowl management areas across the state.

Upland Game Slam Similar to the waterfowl slams, hunters complete one of the eight Utah Upland Game Slams by harvesting the required amount of the target species. Each one is designed to give you an extra challenge while you're hunting, as well as the opportunity to earn a commemorative, collectible coin.

The entry fee is $20 for hunters 18 years of age or older, or $10 for hunters 17 years of age or younger. You can pay for the entry fee on the DWR website or at available license agents. Funds earned from the slams help pay for upland game habitat projects, which have improved multiple sites and allowed DWR biologists to establish upland species in new areas across the state.

So, if you are having a hard time finding stocking stuffers this holiday season, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Courtesy Utah Department of Natural Resources Jason Curry has been named as the new director for the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR).

December 26 - January 1

by John Mosley

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

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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. 18, 2023 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

GARFIELD COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 97-760 (a49717): USA Forest Service propose(s) using 0.015 cfs from the Winter Spring (Upper Valley East Allotment) for STOCKWATERING.

KANE COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3235 (a49769): Steven and Tracey Scofield propose(s) using 0.0066 cfs OR 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (10 miles W of Long Valley Jct) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

SEVIER COUNTY

NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5486 (A83609): Jace Jackson, JacksonRealty LLC propose(s) using 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (4 miles SW of Lakeside Resort) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 22 & 29, 2022

BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT TO BICKNELL TOWN PARK BICKNELL TOWN

Bicknell Town invites bids for improvements to the town park. The town park is located at 100 N 200 E, Bicknell, Utah, 84715.

The work includes adding a 40’ x 60’ basketball court, 5 regulation horseshoe pits, a 20’ x 20’ gazebo, a 10’ x 12’ enclosed patio, adding propane heating and new lighting in the park pavilion, new glass doors in the park pavilion, a 3’ retention wall, and a bathroom remodel.

This project is funded in whole or in part by a grant through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The contractor will be required to comply with all federal labor standards and attendant laws, including the payment of the most current Davis-Bacon wages and compliance with Section 3 to provide employment opportunities for lower income persons and small businesses. Local, minority and woman owned business owners are encouraged to bid. The lowest responsible bidder will be selected.

Bidding documents and specifications, including Davis Bacon Wage Decision information, may be obtained from the Bicknell Town Hall at 64 W 100 N, Bicknell, UT 84715, beginning December 22, 2022, at 10:00 am. If award is not made within 90 days of Davis Bacon Wage Decision notice, the wages are subject to change.

I focus on the moon and planets because that’s where most of the action is; they make it interesting to follow motions and changes in the sky. This week, but not next, all five naked-eye planets plus the two telescopic ones are visible in the evening sky, and that’s highly unusual. Here’s where they are.

The brightest two are brilliant. Jupiter is halfway up the southern sky in twilight (How soon can you see it after sunset?), and it sets around midnight. On the 29th, Jupiter is 7° to the right of the first quarter moon. It has a soft-white color.

Mars is almost as bright as Jupiter, and it’s distinctly yellow-orange in color. It’s a third of the way up the eastern sky in twilight and due south around 10:30. Mars was closest to earth almost a month ago, but it remains quite bright well into the new year.

Saturn has been conspicuous for months but it’s slowly slipping behind the sun and it’s lower in the southwest each evening. Look for it in early twilight less than a third of the way up the southwest sky. On the 26th, its 5° to the right of the moon, and you’ll see both together in most binoculars.

Uranus is between Mars and Jupiter, in Aries, and Neptune is 8° to the right of Jupiter in easternmost Aquarius. You’ll need at least binoculars and finder charts to see them; I recommend an app like SkySafari or the equivalent.

Most interesting is what’s happening very low in the southwest about 40 minutes after sunset. There you’ll see both Mercury and Venus. Venus is brilliant, and it will guide you to Mercury, which is only 1/40th as bright. On the 26th, Mercury is 3° straight above Venus, but Venus is moving eastward against the stars (and against Mercury), and they draw closer night-by-night. On the 29th, Mercury is less than 2° straight to the right of Venus

in a nice conjunction. You’ll need binoculars—which every stargazer needs—and a dead flat southwestern horizon. The time is critical to let the sky get somewhat dark but while the two planets still have some altitude; at 40 minutes after sunset they’re only 6° above the geometric horizon. Good luck!

Next week, Mercury drops out of sight, moving between the earth and sun, while Venus continues to climb higher each night and to become easier to see against a darker sky and for longer. This coming spring, it’ll dominate the western sky, passing very close to Saturn in a few weeks and to Jupiter in three months and to Mars this coming summer. Stay tuned.

Our new year begins on January 1, but it doesn’t have to begin then, and it didn’t always. It was common to begin the year in March—which makes SEPTember the 7th month, and so on. Google can provide answers, some of it conflicting; search for “why is January the first month” or similar.

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.

Christmas Tree Permits Still Being Sold for Dixie N.F.

DIXIE N.F. - As we enter the holiday season, Christmas Tree permits are still being sold and redeemed across the Dixie National Forest. In order to make it a memorable experience for all, here are some reminders about basic etiquette: Christmas Trees may only be cut on the land agency in which the permit was purchased. Check maps to assure you are on Forest Service land to retrieve a Forest Service purchased permit. BLM permits are not valid for Forest Service land.

• When you head out to get your tree, make sure you review all the information from your permit and #RecreateResponsibly by checking your local forest guidelines and information on approved tree-cutting areas specified for your Christmas Tree Permit.

• Make sure you have a printed copy of your permit when you cut your tree. Showing the purchased tag on the phone is not sufficient

• Do not cut on non-Forest Service lands, in wilderness areas, designated camp-

grounds, or existing tree plantations (identified by evenly spaced, sized trees in a previously burned or timber sale area). Do not cut trees within 50 feet of streams and 100 feet of open roads and trails. Know which tree species you can cut based on which District you are on.

Tree Height: 20 feet maximum. Trees up to 10 feet are $10. Trees from 11-20 feet are $20. Stump height: five inches maximum

• Take the whole tree. Do not remove the top of the tree; cut down the entire tree.

(If snow is on the ground, remove it from around the stump so you can accurately measure the tree height)

—Dixie National Forest

Sealed bids will be received at the office of Bicknell Town Hall, 64 W 100 N, Bicknell, UT 84715 on or before January 5, 2023 at 5:00 pm. Bids will be publicly opened and read at the town council public hearing meeting on January 5, 2023 at 6:45 pm at the Bicknell Town Hall, 64 W 100 N, Bicknell, UT 84715.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 22 & 29, 2022

Courtesy Rich Csenge

December 29, 2022, 40 minutes after sunset. The horizon is translucent so you can see the sun. Venus and Mercury are 6° above the horizon and are separated by only 1¾°.

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 Panguitch 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.

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

(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

Graduation from High School; College degree a plus;

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

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Facilities Maintenance Tech

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu

Tues. Dec. 28th Closed for the Holiday Wed. Dec. 29th Closed for the Holiday Thurs. Dec. 30th Closed for the Holiday

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

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;

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