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BLM Welcomes Claire Giordano as 2022 GSENM AiR GRAND STAIRCASEESCALANTE N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to announce the arrival of environmental artist Claire Giordano to Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument as the 2022 Artist-in-Residence, sponsored through a partnership between the Monument, Escalante Canyons Art Festival and Glen Canyon Conservancy.

“I am incredibly excited about this residency and the possibility of creating art that helps tell the story of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument,” said Claire Giordano. “As an environmental artist, writer, and educator, I follow the interwoven patterns of people, places, and climate change.

Through visual art, writing and teaching, I strive to help others feel connected to our changing world because I believe that a personal connection to and awareness of what is happening are the foundation for stewardship and positive action.”

Each year, residency sponsors select one artist to live and work in and around AiR

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DWR Project Aims to Restore Colorado River Cutthroat Trout to North Creek Streams and Reservoirs

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Over July 26 and 27, 2022, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources treated Joe Lay and North Creek reservoirs—and seven miles of North Creek between the two reservoirs—with the pesticide rotenone in order to remove non-native fish species, with the intention of reintroducing native Colorado River cutthroat trout to the waterways.

GARFIELD COUNTY Prior to the era in which fisheries managers adopted the practice of introducing non-native species for sport fishing, Boulder Mountain’s

Full Moons Have Names

by Torrey Dark Skies

Scott T. Smith

Depending on the time of year, the full moon can go by many names. In North America, we are most familiar with full moon names coming from the cultures of native peoples.

TORREY - An inspiration for artists, musicians, poets, and lovers, the full moon enchants us like almost nothing else. Every month, we witness the moon’s transformation from new to full and back again. Every 29.5 days, the moon’s orbit takes it to the side of Earth directly opposite the sun, where it reflects the sun's rays from its full face and appears as an opalescent, perfectly round disk.

Across the ages, human beings watched the night sky in order to determine when to hunt, plant, and harvest.

And, all over the world, cultures have given full moons names based on the behavior

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of plants, animals, or weather during each month.

In North America, we are most familiar with full moon names coming from the cultures of native peoples.

January’s moon, The "Wolf Moon," is given that name from the howling of hungry wolves. We know wolves also howl to define territory, locate pack members, and gather for hunting.

Other January moon names include "Ice Moon" and "Spirit Moon."

The "Snow Moon" of February is named for typiFull Moons

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REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST

higher elevation streams and lakes were dominated by a native fish species, the Colorado River cutthroat trout (CRCT).

Introduction of brook and rainbow trout species has led

Dixie N.F., UDWR & UWRI Partner for Navajo Lake Spillway Reconstruction and Embankment Maintenance Project KANE COUNTY - The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) has partnered with the Dixie National Forest, and Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative (UWRI) to replace the existing spillway on the dike at Navajo Lake, as well as repair two areas of the dike where damage has occurred from water spilling over the dike during spring runoff. Work will be completed by a local contractor and affect public access to the dike.

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to the decline of the Colorado River cutthroat. Brook trout tend to outcompete cutthroats, while rainbows hybridize with the species. Both competition and hybridization have led to

waning populations of the native fish over time.

Utah’s Division of Wild-

Boulder Town Council

by Tessa Barkan

Sept. 2022 BOULDER - The September Boulder Town Council (TC) meeting began with a discussion on prayer. It is legal to have prayer at public meetings in the state of Utah.

It was discussed whether it could be called reverence instead of prayer to be more inclusive, and it was stated that some have said that it’s an unnecessary conflict to include it in the meeting. They decided that TC members and members of the public who want to join may have a prayer before the meeting starts in the hallway, with the door open.

A public hearing was held on Ordinance 2022-3, Allowing Electronic Meetings. This ordinance aligns with changes in the legislature and formilizes practices that the Town Council has already been doing. One member of the public asked if it could be added that physical attendance is preferred or encouraged, and that it’s like there are two meetings happening at once between the virtual and in-person meetings. The TC discussed. They were uncertain if preferences

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Classic Air Medical and Intermountain Healthcare Open New Base at Sevier Valley Hospital to Serve Patients in Sevier, Wayne, and Piute Counties

Courtesy Intermountain Healthcare

Classic Air Medical and Intermountain Healthcare have opened a new helicopter medical transport base on the Intermountain Sevier Valley Hospital campus to enhance medical transport services for Sevier, Wayne, and Piute county residents.

RICHFIELD - Classic Air Medical and Intermountain Healthcare have opened a new helicopter medical transport base on the Intermountain Sevier Valley Hospital campus to enhance medical transport

services for area residents.

Classic Air Medical began providing this service on September 1, with a team of three caregivers on base, including a pilot, a critical care flight medic, and a critical care

flight nurse. A mechanic is also on the Sevier Valley Hospital campus.

The flight team is on duty Classic Air

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UPCOMING EVENTS...

2022 Escalante Canyons Art Festival

Sept. 12-25, 2022

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Sept. 29 - Oct. 2 Boulder, Utah

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Navajo Lake: Navajo Lake is one From the Publisher's Desk of the most important recreation areas on the District. This project is a critically important and long overdue.

—Veronica Magnuson, the District Ranger for the Cedar City Ranger District Navajo Lake

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Manager for the UDWR’s Southern Regional Office.

“The current spillway is undersized and too high in elevation to prevent water from draining out over the top of the dike during high spring runoff. That overtopping is what has caused the dike failures over the past two decades,” Hepworth said.

Maintaining the recreational fishery at Navajo Lake has been a priority for UDWR and the Dixie National Forest over the past few years, with the completion of a 2021 rotenone treatment to reduce the density of Utah chub and the development of a new Sportfish Management Plan for the lake in 2022.

Navajo Lake, and the surrounding area, draws people from both the local community—as well as from out of state—for fishing, boating, camping, hiking, and biking.

Over the course of its lifetime, the dike has been improved and repaired multiple times, most recently in 2010 and 2011 when breaches were caused by water running over the top of the spillway. Without the repairs that will be completed in the current project, the dike will continue to deteriorate, causing a loss of revenue to concessionaires on the lake and other local business in Iron and Kane County who provide services to Na-

vajo Lake area users. “Navajo Lake is one of the most important recreation areas on the District,” confirmed Veronica Magnuson, the District Ranger for the Cedar City Ranger District. “This project is a critically important and long overdue,” she said.

Construction began on September 6, 2022, and is expected to last through midNovember 2022. Pursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations 261.50 (a) and (b), the Forest Service has issued a closure order for the protection of public health and safety for the following areas: Navajo dike, an area extending from the dike approximately 1,000 feet east/ southeast to the parking area off Forest Service Road (FSR 30053) for the approximately 150 feet between FSR 30053 and the rock barrier along the access road down to the dike, and the area extending approximately 200 feet from the dike west/northwest for the approximately 180 feet between FSR 30053 and Navajo Lake located in, R8W, Section8; Salt Lake City Baseline and Meridian.

For more information on this project, please contact Richard Hepworth Southern Region Aquatics Biologist, Utah DWR (435) 691-2205 or Mike Golden, Dixie National Forest Fish Biologist, (435) 865-3700.

—Dixie National Forest

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In my “google alerts” email folder, which gathers stories about our region, an item I found this morning were the results of a recent study, compiled by Stacker and reported

by KPVI, about which counties in Utah have the most “seniors,” based on data from the most recent U.S. Census. Out of Utah’s 29 counties, Garfield County was ranked #3, and Wayne County was ranked #4, for oldest populations.

The top two Utah counties with populations aged 65 or older are: #1 Piute (32%); #2 Kane (22.9%).

Stats for Garfield: Population aged 65 or older: 22.5%; Population aged 18 and younger: 23.6%; Median age: 42 years old. Total population: 5,000 people.

Stats for Wayne: Population aged 65 or older: 21.8%; Population aged 18 and younger: 26.1%; Median age: 42 years old. Total population: 2,698 people.

At the other end of the spectrum, to show you how different it can be, is Utah county, ranked #29: Population aged 65 or older: 7.7%; Population aged 18 and younger: 33.3%; Median age: 25 years old.

What I’m curious about— which was not available in this one slice of reporting—is which direction our counties are trending. In addition to retirees, younger people are also moving here. It’ll be interesting to see how our demographics shift in the next decade or so.

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WCHC is 2022 Primary Care Clinic Champion Gold Winner

Full Moons: Across the ages,

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cally cold, snowy weather. It is also called "Storm Moon" or "Bear Moon."

The "Worm Moon" in March is thought to be named for earthworm trails in newly thawed soil. Other names are "Wind Moon" and "Death Moon."

In April, we see the "Pink Moon." It’s not actually pink, though. The name comes from the color of phlox, which is an early-blooming flower. Other cultures call it "Egg Moon" or "Breaking Ice Moon."

The "Flower Moon" of May indicates the abundant blossoms announcing spring’s arrival. It’s also called "Budding Moon," "Hare Moon," and "Milk Moon."

Ripening berries in June are the basis for the "Strawberry Moon." "Birth Moon," "Hot Moon," and "Rose Moon" are other names.

Male deer shed their antlers and begin to regrow them in July, hence the name "Buck Moon." It’s also called "Thunder Moon" (for summer storms) and "Salmon Moon."

Native North American fishing cultures named August’s "Sturgeon Moon," as this is the month when the fish are abundant. "Lynx Moon" and "Grain Moon" are other names.

In September, we see

the "Harvest Moon." It is the full moon nearest the autumn equinox when crops are harvested. It is believed the moon is particularly bright and rises early at this time of year and lets farmers continue harvesting late into the night. It’s also called the "Corn Moon" and the "Song Moon."

October brings us the "Hunter Moon." This is the month to hunt summer-fattened game and the time to store provisions for the winter ahead. Some cultures call this moon the "Travel" or "Falling Leaves Moon."

There are two thoughts about November’s "Beaver Moon." Some say the name comes from native peoples setting beaver traps at this time of year. Others say the name comes from the increased activity of beavers in November.

Another name is the "Frost Moon."

In December, the name "Cold Moon" makes perfect sense because of the coming of winter. Some cultures call it "Long Night Moon" or "Exploding Trees Moon."

Whatever you call the moon, it is a wonder to behold at any time of year. Be sure to watch for the next full moon on Saturday, September 10 at 3:59 a.m. MDT. If you’re not awake that early in the morning, the moon will appear full the night before.

Courtesy Central Utah Public Health Department

Wayne County Community Health was recognized by the Utah Million Hearts Coalition as being a 2022 Primary Care Clinic Champion Gold Winner BICKNELL - Wayne County Community Health was recognized by the Utah Million Hearts Coalition as being a 2022 Primary Care Clinic Champion Gold Winner.

The Utah Million Hearts Coalition, in conjunction with the national Centers for Disease Control Million Hearts® initiative, aims to prevent heart attacks and strokes by improving blood pressure measurement and control. The coalition is working toward this goal by encouraging and recognizing excellence in hypertension management.

—Central Utah Public Health Department

David Delthony Sculpted Furniture Awarded DesignArts Utah 2022 “Best in Show”

Courtesy David Delthony

David Delthony’s rocker “Aphrodite” was among three works selected in DesignArts Utah’s 2022 competition.

Delthony’s work was awarded “Best in Show.”

SALT LAKE CITY - Each year, the Utah Division of Arts and Museums holds a juried competition, DesignArts Utah, for the best design work from artists throughout the state, making awards to finalists in many different categories.

For the third year, David Delthony’s Sculpted Furniture, has been selected not only as a finalist, but this year was awarded the Juror’s “Best in Show” prize. Delthony’s studio is located in Escalante, Utah.

Each year a different juror is selected to judge the works.

This year’s juror is Benjamin Prosky, Executive Director at the American Institute of Architects. Prosky’s notes in the DesignArts Utah 2022 program state that, “David Delthony’s Sculpted Furniture demonstrates an exceptional marriage of design, organic form, purposeful functionality and tremendous technique.

These unusual pieces seem to draw their inspiration from Utah’s rugged landscape, which itself was sculpted by nature’s elements…the furniture has a refined, modernistic sensibility.”

Whereas the previous two DesignArts Utah events were held virtually due to the pandemic, this year’s exhibition is being held at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA), running until Sept. 24, 2022. It is also online at artsandmuseums. utah.gov/design-arts-2/.

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human beings watched the night sky in order to determine when to hunt, plant, and harvest. And, all over the world, cultures have given full moons names based on the behavior of plants, animals, or weather during each month.

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North Creek: We’re doing this to restore native cutthroat

trout to make sure they are not threatened or endangered...A couple tributary streams of North Creek already have cutthroat so it made sense.—Mike Hadley, Assistant Aquatics Program Manager with the Division of Wildlife Resources

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life Resources has been eyeing southern Utah stream systems to identify good locales for reintroduction of cutthroat trout. This year, they chose the North Creek system in Dixie National Forest’s Barker Recreation area, bookended

by Joe Lay and North Creek reservoirs, for a Colorado River cutthroat trout restoration project, using the pesticide rotenone.

Joe Lay and North Creek reservoirs—and seven miles of North Creek between the two reservoirs—were treated with rotenone over July 26 and 27, 2022, to remove nonnative fish species.

“We’re doing this to restore native cutthroat trout to make sure they are not threatened or endangered,” said Mike Hadley, Assistant Aquatics Program Manager with the Division of Wildlife Resources. “A couple tributary streams of North Creek already have cutthroat so it made sense.”

White Creek, which flows into North Creek, has maintained a population of Colorado River cutthroats.

“We call this a remnant population. They’ve never disappeared,” said Hadley.

The current project will reconnect historic habitat in North Creek with both the White and Twitchell Creek populations while maintaining sportfishing opportunities in the North Creek Lakes area. “While we have made appreciable progress in building resilient Bonneville cutthroat trout populations over the past 15 years, little progress has been made for CRCT since the mid-2000s,” said Mike Golden, Dixie National Forest Fish Biologist. “Reconnecting these populations in North Creek takes a big step in the right direction for continued CRCT conservation in southern Utah.”

DWR’s plan is to restock North Creek and North Creek reservoir with CCRT, drawing from stock in the Escalante River Drainage and also from the Boulder Creek Drainage. “Fish from the two tributary streams will move to North Creek, we’ll mix them together to make sure we have good genetic diversity,” said Hadley.

Because Joe Lay has been managed as a trophy brook trout fishery since 2014 and is popular with anglers, DWR will restock this reservoir with brook and tiger trout—only with sterile individuals so they are not able to reproduce. (Tiger trout are a hybrid cross between a brook and a brown trout.) While sterile brook trout have been stocked in Joe Lay Reservoir for over ten years, sampling in 2021 showed that Joe Lay Reservoir still contained fertile brook trout. Since the reservoir is at the head of North Creek, the nonnative brook trout removal project can only be successful if the fertile brook trout are removed from Joe Lay. “It is disappointing to temporarily lose this trophy fishery, but we’re confident that we can get the brook trout fishery in Joe Lay back to where it is now within 3-4 years after treatment,” said Richard Hepworth, Aquatics Program Manager for the Southern Region of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

The active ingredient in liquid rotenone is a powder derived from the roots of a South American plant. Rotenone is specifically poisonous to gilled organisms because it interrupts oxygen uptake from the water at the cellular level.

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Potassium permanganate treatment of North Creek below North Creek Dam, applied to deactivate rotenone treatment upstream.

Although liquid rotenone is relatively benign to humans, fish treated with the chemical have not been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for human consumption, and fish that die during a rotenone treatment project cannot be salvaged.

During a rotenone treatment, most rotenone drips run for three to eight hours, depending on the location.

Charges for drip stations are calculated to apply the five percent active ingredient at a concentration of 1.5 parts per million in the target area.

“We treat it at the lowest concentration possible. We’re able to be very efficient with it which cuts down on the cost,” said Hadley.

To protect downstream regions from the rotenone treatment, fisheries managers apply potassium permanganate, which turns the water bright purple, immediately below the treatment area—in this case at the bottom of North Creek Dam. “We use that to deactivate the chemical, and we do it as soon as we’re applying the pesticide and we keep doing it constantly while the pesticide is still in the water,” said Hadley. This process can take up to a week, after which, once neutralized, Hadley says there are “no lingering effects at all.”

“All of that has been studied extensively,” said Hadley.

“Rotenone has been found to have either no ecological ef-

fects or short-term ecological effects that do not linger.”

Other species that may initially be impacted are aquatic insects and immature amphibians, however, fisheries managers say there is a significant “bounce back” of these species, especially following removal of brook trout, which are voracious eaters.

As to concerns related to neurotoxic effects in humans, Hadley says, “I’ve done a lot of research and as long as we follow the regulations in place we don’t have any concerns. I’ve talked with other fish biologists who have used it safely for decades and they don’t have any issues either. We’ve done a lot—hundreds—of these projects. In southern Utah alone, in the last 15 years, we’ve averaged one to three every year. Some are small scale, a couple of miles, some are ten to twenty miles.”

Hadley stated that he believes the single treatment at Joe Lay Reservoir, based on visual observations, was immediately effective, and that they can begin restocking that reservoir this year. He anticipates that the section of North Creek below Joe Lay and North Creek Reservoir will require a second rotenone treatment in summer of 2023.

“The stream and North Creek Reservoir won’t have any fish in it until late next summer or fall,” said Hadley.

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News from Wayne County

Construction Projects

by Adus Dorsey

Courtesy Adus Dorsey

Dan and Adam Cahoon, of Hanksville, stand in front of a large wanted poster for the "Wild Bunch" on the old motel site across from Duke’s Slick Rock Grill, which Dan now owns and is currently clearing the way for the construction of new cabin sites.

Swathers, rakes, bailers and farmers are all working over time in Wayne County. It seems that everywhere you go fields throughout the county are in different states of harvest, and it is easy to see who has a daytime job to keep the farm afloat. For those with a half an acre or less, the John Deere lawn mower will have to do to make us feel like we are part of the agriculture scene, and when the subject of farming arises over morning coffee, we have something we can semi relate too.

As we all have learned, highway construction delays can cause headaches and verbal abuse of the English language, but to their credit, crews and the flaggers along the Highway 24 construction corridor are doing their best to keep the Wayne School District bus coming from, and going back to Hanksville, on somewhat of a normal schedule. With that said, and adding insult to injury, Jared Jackson, Hanksville school bus driver—and all the kids that have to get up early to climb sleepy eyed onto the up-county bus everyday—probably is not going to be too enthused about the new news that UDOT has plans to begin construction on the bridge in Caineville, near

the Forest Sims Sleepy Hollow Campground? So, like the motto written in bold letters on the dentist office wall says, “Let’s just get it over with.” So here it is: [Project Overview The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will begin constructing a new bridge on State Route 24 (SR24) over the Fremont River in Wayne County, Utah, beginning as early as September 6.

The new bridge will replace the aging bridge, accommodate local and tourist traffic, and address large storm events. Motorists can expect construction activity Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The contractor will use one-way traffic flagging, or temporary signals, when necessary for some activities but will leave one lane in each direction open when they can safely do so.

Anticipated Impacts • Short-term travel delays • Speed limit reductions in work zones • Lane closures with temporary traffic signals or flaggers • Width restrictions] If anyone can bounce back from adversity and keep on smiling it is the good folk in Hanksville; we have seen it

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time and time again. Hanksville, what’s not to love?

With that said, Hanksville is happening, and if you don’t believe it you should get up with Fremont farmers one day and hit the highway early (to miss all the construction delays), drive the new apron of asphalt through the park, grab some coffee at Randy’s in Caineville, and roll into Hanksville refreshed, and you will be in for a surprise.

On the old motel site across from Duke’s Slick Rock Grill, new property owner Daniel Cahoon has cleared the property, and new cabin sites are under construction. What you will notice first is the huge Wild Bunch wanted poster—front and center—on the property.

Dan has high hopes and the attitude to go with it. Some of the ideas Dan has for Hanksville and his property are as follows: • Increase consideration of the Hanksville area as a home base for folks who are exploring the surrounding area, state and national parks. Added capacity of accommodations in line with market trends and consumer demands.

Market Hanksville and surrounding areas to people beyond Utah who may not be aware of how amazing it is. Improve existing trails and develop new trails to increase options in the area for exploration.

• Increase commercial activity of existing businesses in Hanksville; providing accommodations will bring more people to spend money at restaurants, markets and gas stations.

Create new commercial ventures in anticipation of increased visitors. Create new jobs for residents of Hanksville.

Dan says that the first piece of property will be developed into an improved campground. Dan is drilling a well, installing septic and building a bathhouse to accommodate those who want to stay. He has talked to the county clerk and thinks that he has a good handle on the requirements to build such a business there but any guidance is welcome. The other two properties will need a lot of love and attention, and Dan is willing to do whatever it takes to make it work.

All the best to you Dan…and Hanksville.

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Wills, Trusts, and More

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Estates and Probate

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by Jeffery J. McKenna It is common to hear the statement, “I want to avoid probate” or “I don’t want my family to go through the horrors of probate.” When you ask these same individuals “What is probate?” many do not have an answer.

Probate is one of the least understood of court processes. However, it is a procedure that can affect the family and heirs of every mature adult following his or her death.

Simply stated, probate is a special state court legal process for settling the debts of someone who has died, and distributing the remaining property to rightful heirs.

In a probate, the person who is authorized by the probate court to administer the estate of a deceased person is called a personal representative (or executor or administrator in some states).

A primary purpose of the probate process is to have a personal representative appointed for the deceased individual. The personal representative must be appointed in order to “sign” the decedent’s name after death.

During life, a person signs a deed or bill of sale to transfer property. When a person dies, it is still neces-

sary to have some document to show a transfer of title. In other words, a “signature” of the decedent is necessary.

The probate process provides one method of doing this. By appointing a personal representative, the court authorizes that person or persons to sign for the deceased individual.

Many people believe that if they have a will that there will be no probate. Nothing could be further from the truth. Whether you have a will or do not have a will, your estate must go through a probate proceeding if the assets are in your sole name.

The only difference between dying with a will and dying without a will is that if you die with a will, you tell the probate court how you would like to have your property distributed after your death.

If you die without a will, the state legislature tells the probate court how to distribute your estate. In either case, probate will take place.

When considering whether to “avoid probate” or not, it is important to understand what is being avoided.

In all cases, it is important to be educated about the different estate planning tools.

After you have reviewed the

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Looking in the mall for a nightgown, I tried my luck in a store known for its sexy lingerie.

To my delight, however, I found just what I was looking for.

Waiting in the line to pay, I noticed a young woman behind me holding the same item. This confirmed what I suspected all along: despite being nearly sixty, I still have a very "with it" attitude!

"I see we have the same taste," I said proudly to the twenty-something behind me.

"Yes," she replied. "I'm getting this for my Grandma."

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Today's Thought

The reason congressmen try so hard to get re-elected is that they would hate to have to make a living under the laws they've passed.

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Shopping centers, you’ve seen one, you’ve seen the mall.

Hardware Store Sign

My local hardware store puts its customers in their place before they even enter.

The sign on the door reads: "Shoes required, because you might hurt yourself. Shirts required, because you're not as good-looking as you think."

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When Elaina picked up her three-year-old son Billy from preschool, he jumped into the car and said, "I'm glad you named me Billy."

Elaina asked, "Why is that?"

The little boy said, "Cuz that's what everyone calls me."

Death Date

I had to call the X-ray department of the local hospital.

The harried worker asked me my name and then asked for my date of death. "I'm sorry," I said, "I don't have that information, and I don't believe I can call you back when I do get it."

This week's answers on page 9

THEME: The 1920s ACROSS 1. The Sweet's hit "Ballroom ____" 6. Farm cry 9. Schooner pole 13. Barrel racing meet 14. *"____ Quiet on the Western Front," 1920s novel 15. Move sideways 16. Southeast Asia org.

17. Hula dancer's garland 18. Like the Vitruvian Man 19. *New type of movie in the 1920s 21. *Jack Dempsey's sport 23. Triple ____ liqueur 24. Prep flour 25. "Hamilton: An American Musical" singing style 28. Floppy data storage 30. Smack 35. Not much (2 words) 37. *Prolific playwright ____ Coward 39. Sacrum, pl.

40. "Nana" author Émile ____ 41. Flash of light 43. Not kosher 44. Convex molding 46. *Football legend Graham, born in 1921 47. Furniture wood 48. Not wholesale 50. Aquatic snakes 52. Reggae precursor 53. Animal den 55. Café alternative 57. *Assassinated Villa 60. *St. ____, 1928 Olympic site 63. East Asian peninsula 64. Nope 66. "Bite the bullet," e.g.

68. Relating to Quechuan people 69. B&B, e.g.

70. Foul smell 71. Challenge 72. Langley, VA agency

73. Decorates, as in Christmas tree DOWN 1. Type of undergarment 2. *Like generation described by Gertrude Stein 3. Brain wave 4. Shades of blue 5. Very tired 6. "The Fighter" actor Christian ____ 7. Bass or Redhook 8. Defendant's excuse 9. Longer then mini 10. Port in Yemen 11. Smelting waste 12. ____ Aviv 15. 6 equal parts of 6 20. Cake layer 22. Short for oftentimes 24. Mosquito, slangily 25. Schick's product 26. Beyond's partner 27. *Amelia Earhart, e.g.

29. *Like Charles Lindbergh's 1927 transatlantic flight 31. W on a bulb

32. TV classic "Green ____" 33. Floorboard sound 34. *"The Trial" and "The Castle" author Franz ____ 36. Samoan money 38. Not on time 42. Much, in Italy 45. Tin Man's prop 49. Follows soh 51. Confession, archaic 54. Not Doric nor Corinthian 56. Downy duck 57. Kind of cornbread 58. Rainbows and such 59. Like a drink in a snifter 60. Mimicking bird 61. ____caca, South American lake 62. Type of modern meeting 63. *American Girl character born in 1923 65. American cuckoo 67. Robinson to "The Graduate" Solution on page 9

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AiR: I am incredibly excited about this residency and the possibility of creating art that

helps tell the story of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

—Claire Giordano, 2022 Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Artist-in-Residence

Courtesy Bureau of Land Management

The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to announce the arrival of environmental artist Claire Giordano to Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument as the 2022 Artist-in-Residence.

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Escalante, Utah, while serving as an ambassador for the Monument. This year’s ambassador was selected in the Spring and is scheduled arrived in Escalante, Utah, at the end of August, 2022, to begin her four-week residency.

“The purpose of the residency is to promote awareness through the arts,” said Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Artist-in-

Residence Coordinator Allysia Angus. “Our goal is to provide our selected artist with special opportunities to really bond with the heart of the Monument and to express that connection in a way that helps all Americans gain a deeper appreciation for the stewardship of public lands. It allows unin-

terrupted time in a stimulating and rugged environment for an artist to pursue their work and share it with the public.”

The residency period will be scheduled for four weeks ending on Sept. 25 to coincide with the last weekend of the Escalante Canyons Festival.

Giordano will be provided

exhibit space at the festival, Sept. 23-24. Additional details are available at escalantecanyonsartfestival.org. Additional art by Giordano may be seen at https://www.claireswanderings.com/.

—Bureau of Land Management

GLEN CANYON N.R.A 1. Future Lake Powell Ramp Operations This Season: The Bullfrog North Ramp will remain operational for houseboats and larger vessels until lake levels reach 3529 (ft. above sea level) and operational for smaller vessels until elevation 3525 ft. The lake level as of August 31 was 3531.69. Please be aware that water levels are declining and that statistic is available 24/7 at this website: https://www.

nps.gov/glca/learn/changinglake-levels.htm Current Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) predictions indicate the lake could reach 3529 approximately October 1, 2022, and 3525 approximately December 1, 2022. For more information about the August 24-Month Study Projections, please visit: https://www.usbr. gov/.../riverops/24ms-projections.html (BOR predictions are updated every month.)

2. Bullfrog North Ramp

Maintenance: Surface hardening will be taking place on the northern edge of Bullfrog North Ramp. We expect no impacts to ramp operations and vessel launching.

3. Wakeless Zones: Wakeless zones near marinas and ramps continue to be adjusted as lake levels fluctuate.

Boaters are advised to watch out for these changes and adhere to wakeless speeds in these areas.

—National Park Service

GCNRA Weekly Low Water Update September 1, 2022

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Classic Air: We’re excited to team with Classic Air Medical September 12 - September 18

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.

Graphic Created with SkySafariAstronomy.com

The Great Rift of the Milky Way, enhanced, at about 10 p.m.

The moon rises late, leaving the evening sky dark, so this week and next is a great time to enjoy the wonders of the summer sky. There’s a lot you can see with your eyes alone, and, of course, more with binoculars. This week, I’ll describe what you can see of the Milky Way, our home galaxy of roughly 400 billion stars, from your own backyard.

We live within the Milky Way, lying roughly 1/3 of the way from the center to an outer edge. This makes our Milky Way galaxy not symmetrical.

Toward 10 p.m., the Milky Way stretches from the southwest to straight overhead and on to the northeast, and this is a wonderful time to compare the inward and outward directions. When you look low in the southwest, toward Sagittarius, you are looking toward the Milky Way’s center; its “downtown,” where there are more stars, and they’re packed more tightly. When you look to the northeast, toward Cassiopeia and Perseus, in contrast, you’re looking toward the outer edge where there are fewer stars, and they’re more widely spaced. With your eyes alone, notice how much brighter and wider it is in the southwest than the northeast; how many times brighter and wider do you observe that it is? With binoculars or a wideangle telescope, notice how many more stars, especially fainter stars, there are in the southwest; how would you compare with the northeast?

The contrast is striking, once you know to look for it, and this week and next, you can see both halves at the same time to compare. Be sure to look before the moon becomes too bright at the end of the month.

For extra credit, notice the wide split that runs up the Milky Way from near the horizon to the zenith. It’s striking once you notice it, and it’s

called The Great Rift (Google it). This is not an actual split in the Milky Way but rather is the effect of countless dark clouds of gas and dust that lie within the Milky Way and that block the light from stars beyond. If those clouds weren’t there, the Milky Way would be many times brighter. Look for its edge in binoculars which in some places (in Scutum) is surprisingly sharp.

Planets are out too: Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars, in order of appearance. Saturn is in the southeast, and it’s brighter than any star in the summer sky, so you can’t miss it. Even brighter is Jupiter, which rises about 45 minutes after sunset and which follows Saturn across the sky as the earth

turns. Mars rises around midnight, and it’s brighter than any star until Sirius rises three hours before the sun. The waning gibbous moon is near Mars on the 16th and 17th. Venus rises less than an hour before the sun, but you shouldn’t expect to see it until the end of the year when it reappears in the evening sky.

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.

to add this service for our patients. Bringing the resources and expertise of Classic Air to our community enhances our ability to provide patients with the highest quality care possible.

—Brent Schmidt, administrator of Intermountain Sevier Valley Hospital Classic Air

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around the clock to coordinate care seamlessly with Sevier County EMS ground ambulance team, as well as emergency room staff to enhance critical care, when needed.

Classic Air Medical’s commitment is to serve communities with a focus on safety, expert quality critical care, and the highest level of aviation services. This is all done while maintaining affordable rates to patients.

“We’re excited to team with Classic Air Medical to add this service for our patients,” said Brent Schmidt, administrator of Intermountain Sevier Valley Hospital.

“Bringing the resources and expertise of Classic Air to our community enhances our ability to provide patients with the highest quality care possible.”

Classic Air Medical, an Intermountain Healthcare company, provides air medical support from 22 bases across the Rocky Mountains and Desert Southwest with coverage from New Mexico,

Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho.

“We’re excited to join with Sevier Valley to continue to serve patients throughout the community to ensure they have access to high-value, coordinated care as close to home as possible,” said Tony Henderson, chief executive officer of Classic Air Medical and executive director of air transport services for Intermountain.

In 2021, Classic Air Medical completed approximately 7,000 flights with its fleet of 28 aircraft, including 16 rotarywing and 12 fixed-wing units.

Intermountain Healthcare acquired Classic Air Medical in 2021 to enhance the health system’s ability to serve rural communities throughout the Intermountain West. Classic Air Medical also operates Portneuf Air Rescue in ID and MedX AirOne in NV. “Joining Intermountain Sevier Valley is complementary to the outstanding care patients already receive there, and we will work seamlessly with the outreach services, telehealth, and digital solu-

tions developed by Intermountain to better serve patients,” said Henderson.

Community leaders are also excited for the addition of Classic Air Medical services.

"We are excited to have Classic Air based in Sevier County,” said Sevier County Commissioner Ralph Brown.

“For a long time, Intermountain Life Flight has assisted our EMS team and it has been greatly appreciated. It will be very beneficial to have a shortened response time.

Classic will be a great asset to the county. A heartfelt thanks from all of us.”

"Having Classic Air here will be a real asset to our community,” said Richfield City Mayor Bryan Burrows.

“We had approximately 60 transports this past month between air and ground, and the need continues to grow. I'd like to thank Intermountain Healthcare for their commitment to continuing improving our quality healthcare."

—Intermountain Healthcare

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can be put into an ordinance.

Another commenter stated that sometimes comments are made in the chat that are important to the conversation, and asked that those comments be included in the record. It was responded that comments in the chat should be read during the public comment period at the end of the meeting. Though the preference may be that people come in person, the TC decided to leave the document as is, and the ordinance passed.

The Mayor Pro-tem role was discussed. The Pro-tem is defined in Utah code as a councilmember who takes over the duties of the mayor if the mayor is absent, unable, or is refusing to act in their capacity as mayor. The duties of the mayor include acting as chief executive of the municipality, keeping the peace and enforcing the law, reporting needs of the municipality, and recommending measures that they believe to be in the best interest of the municipality.

Elizabeth Julian was elected as the Mayor Pro-Tem. Jason Watterson from Utah Trust then conducted a conflict of interest training.

Federal and state codes were discussed. It is prohibited to use an office for personal benefit. For example, gifts worth over $50 are prohibited from being accepted by an official, unless this comes in the form of a publicly given award.

Occasional gifts (under $50) are acceptable, however, regular gifts are unacceptable.

Officials may not receive compensation from someone applying through the town.

This is complicated in a small town, as people have many different types of relationships with one another. If an official has an interest greater than $2,000 in a proposal or business venture related to town business, they must disclose this interest, and they may recuse themselves from voting on a matter pertaining to this interest. Public officers may not employ, appoint or vote for the appointment of a relative, however, there are some exceptions to this in small towns if they can justify that there is no one else with the specific skills for the job, and disclosure should first occur. No officer may directly supervise an appointee who is a relative. City property, for example a back hoe used for roads, may not be used for personal projects. It is illegal to use private information outside of official capacities to harm someone or benefit themselves. Most conflict of interest legal cases would go through the Attorney General’s office. Any resident of the state can bring a case to the State Auditor or Attorney General’s office for investigation. If the town is working on an ordinance that affects a member of a town body, it may not be considered a conflict of interest as the scenario does not affect them differently than it affects others with a similar situation. A copy of the slides will be made available on the town website with the other documents for this meeting. $592 was appropriated for grading and gravel on a road north of town that has been washed out.

Town lights were discussed. One bid was received.

The bid was approved, with the additional costs of a timer and the labor involved.

100 North Road was discussed. A property is in the process of being bought which would require maintaining that road, which is a platted town road that is currently in bad shape. Dead and live trees would have to be removed, and the road needs to be graded and surfaced.

The original agenda item stated that it was a request for vacating the road, however, this was incorrect. A neighbor stated their approval for opening the road. The buyer stated that he could remove

the debris in the way, fix fences and put in culverts, however, as it is a town road, he asked if the town would then establish grade and surface.

A TC member responded that this is how it’s been done with other roads. It was discussed that the town should go over their procedural bylaws and make sure things are in writing. A Planning Commision (PC) member stated that since this is a platted town road, the town would just be agreeing to maintain the road that they already own, which would fall under the ordinances. The TC will discuss this with the attorney and make sure any decision they make is in written form, with the procedure written out for future situations.

Fire restrictions were discussed.

Documentation was not done properly when the fire restriction went into effect, and in the future, this must be written as a resolution. The county, Escalante and public lands have rescinded their fire restrictions. A motion was made to rescind the fire restrictions in town.

Department reports followed. A thank you was given to whoever recently cleaned the free bin. It was asked that anyone leaving town pick up boxes of clothes to bring to thrift stores.

Library: The library is now open Saturdays and Wednesdays from 11-1.

Planning Commission: The PC has been discussing the upcoming housing forum, scheduled for November. A public hearing on fire hydrants in subdivisions will take place on Thursday, September 8.

Parks: A meeting will occur to select a Chair and a Clerk.

Landfill: The town is still waiting for metal to be picked up. Another pit will have to be dug soon.The current one has lasted less than a year and is mostly full of building material. Construction sites are supposed to have rollaways and materials should not be left in the dump. There is some uncertainty about the property line and how much space is actually still available for new pits.

Roads: A meeting with UDOT will occur to discuss the right of way on Burr Trail.

Public comments followed. Three members of the public commented on the 200 North road issue. The first reiterated that the pots and rocks need to be removed, as they are encroachingon a public road and creating a hazard as tourists sometimes block the road, which could prevent an ambulance from getting through. They stated disappointment that the other party had not approached them personally about this matter.

The second commenter stated their own disappointment that no one had spoken to them directly, and stated that the road has never been blocked and the ambulance has gotten down there before. The third commenter stated that under criminal codes, the town cannot make any concession to a city employee by allowing them parking on a public road, and the town needs to consider this.

Another commenter asked for the town’s support for maintaining the pickle ball court.

A last commenter, speaking of the speed issues on Burr Trail that have been brought up and the discussed solutions such as speed lights and speed bumps, asked if it could help to just prohibit left hand turns out of the lodge parking lot on Burr Trail. It was responded that the issue has more to do with the blind hill than with left turns at that spot.

A TC member asked if they could start adding a future business discussion to the end of each agenda after public comments, so that the TC is accountable for coming back to things that come up during the meeting and public comment period.

The Boulder Town Council meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm.

September 8, 2022

LegaL Notices *UPDATE TO* NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TORREY TOWN There will be a public meeting to discuss zoning changes from Residential to Mixed Use for the Entrada Institute Addition on September 8, 2022, at 6:30 PM at the Torrey Town Pavilion, 75 E. 100 N. Karen Mayne, Torrey Town clerk Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 1 & 8, 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 Sep. 28, 2022 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 841146300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

GARFIELD COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S) 97-2498 (A83477): Meisenbach Family Trust, Dated August 14, 1990 propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (South of Main Street) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 97-2499 (A83478): Shane Meisenbach propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (Town of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 97-2500 (A83479): Meisenbach Family Trust propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (SE of Reservoir) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. KANE COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3343 (a49397): Werner Family Trust propose(s) using 0.0016 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from the Unnamed Spring (6 miles NE of Long Valley Jct) for DOMESTIC. WAYNE COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5473 (A83340): H. Brent and Dorothy W. Hales Family Trust propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5 miles SE of Teasdale) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 95-5480 (A83487): Sam Lewis propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (9 miles west of Hanksville) for IRRIGATION; RECREATION: 5 campsites (60 gpd/person x 5 persons/site for 275 days).

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E., State Engineer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 1 & 8, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE LYMAN TOWN, LYMAN, UT 84749 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Lyman Town in compliance to the Town, and county of Wayne requirements are making known to the public the application for CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT for the properties located at: LY 40-1 owned by Gary Turner and the property located at: LY-41 owned by Brad Turner in the Town of Lyman, Utah.

The purpose of the Conditional Use Permit is to join the two properties into one single property to be owned by a Turner Family Trust. Anyone wishing to voice their opinions or concerns may submit said opinions to the Town via email. @lymantown. org. Submissions will be accepted until the 6th of October 2022.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 1 & 8, 2022 NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE FROM: RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL TO: RESORT RECREATION WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INTENDED USE: 5 CAMPSITES W/ BATHHOUSE ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED BY: SAM LEWIS & WILL HOGAN AGENTS/ KELLY J TAYLOR PROPERTY OWNER A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD PRIOR TO PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 @ 7 PM AT THE WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LEGAL DES: Parcel: 01-0085-0560 / O-565-1 Located at approx 7650 E SR 24 Giles Rd Caineville, UT Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 1 & 8, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION The Wayne School District Board of Education's regularly held meeting in September will be held on Tuesday, September 13th at 6:00 pm at Wayne High School.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE For more information, please visit: https://www.boarddocs. cm/ut/garfield/Board.nsf

GCSD Board Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.

Meetings are subject to change.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FONSI) & NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST THE RELEASE OF FUNDS September 7, 2022 Torrey Town P.O. Box 750027, Torrey, Utah 84775 435-425-3600 These Notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Torrey Town.

INTENT TO REQUEST FOR THE RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about September 23, 2022, Torrey Town will submit a request to the State of Utah, Department of Workforce Services, Housing and Community Development Division (HCD) for the release of Community Development Block Grants Funds (CDBG) under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL93-383) to undertake the project known as Torrey Town Park Improvements for the purpose of extending the children’s play area from 4053 to 5079 sq. ft. with the addition of a new swing set, a Spinali and a Unity rocker. The park is at 100 North 75 East in Torrey, Utah and will cost approximately $40,000; $37,792 coming from State CDBG funding from HUD. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Torrey has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the office of Torrey and is available for public examination and copying at Torrey Town Office, 75 East 100 North, Tuesday through Friday between the hours of 10 am – 3 pm. Please contact Pearl Thorndal-Stewart at 435-691-4319 for information.

PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Torrey Town Office at 75 East 100 North. All comments received by September 22, 2022 be considered by Torrey Town prior to authorizing submission of a Request for Release Of Funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION Torrey Town certifies to HCD that Torrey’s Mickey Wright (ECO) in his capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HCD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Torrey to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HCD will accept objections to its release of funds and Torrey’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) The certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Torrey; (b) Torrey has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) Torrey or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before the approval of a release of funds by HCD; (d) Another Federal agency, acting pursuant to 40 CFR part 1504, has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.

Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures of 24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76 and shall be addressed to Sarah Moore, Utah Department of Workforce Services, Housing & Community Development Division (HCD), 1385 South State, Suite 400, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115. Potential objectors should contact Sarah Moore at HCD (801) 834-4609 to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Environmental Certifying Officer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 INVITATION TO BID REDEVELOPMENT OF JOHN ALLEN BOTTOM SPRING #4 ESCALANTE, UTAH The City of Escalante, Utah is seeking proposals from qualified, Utah-licensed contractors to rehabilitate a spring in the John Allen Bottom area approximately 14 miles northeast Escalante, Utah. Key features of this project include installation of spring water collection piping, installation of a cutoff wall, installation of a collection box, installation of piping between the collection box and an existing junction box, repair of the existing junction box, and reclamation of areas affected by the project. Additional information regarding this project may be obtained from Escalante City at the address given below.

A mandatory pre-bid conference and project walk-through will be held at 10:00 AM Mountain Time on September 9, 2022 at the Escalante City office as follows: Escalante City 56 North 100 West PO Box 189 Escalante, Utah 84726 The design engineer and a representative of Escalante City will be present to discuss the project at the office and will then accompany potential contractors to the project location.

Bids for this project will be received at the offices of Escalante City, noted above, until 4:00 PM Mountain Time on September 19, 2022. Bids may also be submitted via email to ssteed@escalantecity.com.

Bids received after the required time will not be accepted.

Bids will be opened privately and tabulated. Escalante City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities or informalities in any bid.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 25 and SEPTEMBER 1 & 8, 2022 BOARD MEETING DATE CHANGE FOR SEPTEMBER LOA TOWN Loa Town Board will hold their meeting on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, instead of Thursday, September 8, 2022, due to a conflict on that day. The time of the meeting will still be 7:30 pm. Please make note of this date change for September. If you need to be on the town agenda, contact Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160 before or on Monday, September 12, 2022 by 5 pm.

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

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HELP WANTED

Registered Nurse Bicknell, UT Location

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Registered Nurse. Full-time position. Applicant must have at least one year Registered Nurse experience. Currently the position would work one Saturday a month.

Primary responsibilities would include: • Patient intake • Patient health documentation • Lab draws and Lab testing • General patient care • Emergency care • Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls.

• Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians.

• Maintain all logs and required checks • Room preparation and stocking • Nurse outpatient visits • Case Management Minimum requirements: • Health care background at least one year as RN. • High school diploma • Current RN license • Basic medical terminology • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) • Pass a background check Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in nursing • ACLS & PALS • Emergency Experience Wage: based on experience If interested, please send your resume to Josie Moosman at josiem@waynechc.org.

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 Full-Time Temporary Custodian at Bryce Valley High Full-Time Teacher at Boulder Elementary Full-Time Classified Position at Boulder Elementary Food Service Worker in Panguitch Para-Professional for Music and/or PE at Bryce Valley Elementary 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.

Dental Assistant/ Scrub Tech Wayne Community Health Center

Wayne Community Health Center is looking for a motivated Dental Assistant/scrub tech to join their team.

This position will be full time with benefits, 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 WCHC 128 S. 300 W. Bicknell, Utah 84715

MEETINGS

CROSSWORD SOLUTION Part-time Assistant Clerk Needed Loa Town Loa Town is looking to hire a self-motivated individual to handle secretary duties for the planning and zoning commission along with additional clerk duties, 15-20 hours per week.

If you are interested, please contact Michelle Brian at 435-616-2643 for more information.

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

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

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

Please stop by in person to complete an application.

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

Deputy Assessor

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

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

SUPERVISION EXERCISED None.

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

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

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

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

• Motor Vehicle (DMV) software, registrations and related forms.

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

• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education and Experience: a. Graduation from high school; AND b. One (1) year experience performing above or related duties. OR c. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

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

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

4. Work Environment: Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, and does involve hiking, walking, standing, stooping, lifting, sitting and reaching.

Talking, hearing and seeing necessary in performing job duties. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional and discriminating thinking.

Applications can be picked up at the County Clerk’s office and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 16, 2022. Please submit Resume and Cover letter with application. Position is full time with benefits. If you have any questions, please call the County Clerk’s office at 435836-1300, or the County Assessor’s Office at 435-836-1305.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor

FOR RENT

ESCALANTE AA MEETING Call for times and locations.

435-676-3653

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