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SWUPHD Provides Free Prediabetes Testing in Nov.

SW UTAH - Did you know that your chances of getting struck by lightning are about one in a million, but your chances of having prediabetes as an adult in the United States is one in three? Since prediabetes usually doesn't have symptoms, 80% of people with this condition don't know they have it. That's why the Southwest Utah Public Health Department (SWUPHD) is offering free testing for prediabetes during the month of November, 2024.

Prediabetes happens when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. With simple lifestyle changes, prediabetic people can reverse the path to type 2 diabetes, which is why getting screened and tested is so important.

The first step is to complete a short questionnaire (found online at

Escalante Prevention Coalition Awarded 'Coalition of the Year' for State of Utah

Nov. 4, 2024

Coalition of the Year

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(From L to R) Garfield County Commissioner Jerry Taylor; Michelle Lindsay, Coalition member; Heather Dunton, Escalante Prevention Coalition Coordinator; and Rob Timmerman, SUD (Substance Use Division) Prevention Program Administrator at the Office of Substance Use and Mental Health. On Friday, October 25, the Escalante Prevention Coalition was awarded as "Coalition of the Year" for the State of Utah by the Division of Substance Use and Mental Health at the Utah Fall Conference on Substance Use at the Dixie Convention Center in St. George, Utah.

DWR Releases New Tool to Provide Comprehensive Wildlife Information for Early Project Planning That Reduces Land Project Impacts

BLM, FWS Issue Final Analysis, Preferred Approach for Proposed Hwy

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The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources' new Wildlife Habitat Analysis Tool provides a “one-stopshop” for research and other authoritative information about Utah’s wildlife and plant species.

SALT LAKE CITY With ongoing population growth and urban sprawl, increased renewable energy projects, and other ongoing multiuse activities occurring on public lands in Utah, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants to help make wildlife a bigger priority in the planning

ful and very excited,” said Heather Dunton, Southwest Behavioral Health Center

WAYNE CO. - The November 4, 2024, Wayne County Commission meeting opened with a prayer led by Commissioner Brian and the Pledge of Allegiance. The Commission approved the minutes from the October 21st meeting and the Rural Healthcare Tax public hearing held on November 1, 2024.

JoHanna Williams reviewed the Indigent Defense Commission budget.

She stated that the current budget will be used up again due to the Brown case, which was not finalized until October 2024.

She said the county could seek reimbursement from the state for budget overages but noted that the state does not reimburse juvenile conflict case expenses. She suggested the county create a separate line item in next year’s budget for conflict cases in the amount of $2,000.

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Division of Substance Use and Mental Health at the Utah Fall Conference on Substance Use at the Dixie Convention Center in St. George, Utah. Award win-

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by Amiee Maxwell

ESCALANTE - On Friday, October 25, the Escalante Prevention Coalition was awarded as "Coalition of the Year" for the State of Utah by the

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of new development and other land projects—and a public, user-friendly new tool released Thursday, Nov. 7, will make it easier to do just that.

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

THURS. NOV 14 - WED. NOV 20

Partly cloudy and cold through the week.

Highs in the high 30s to the mid 50s; lows in the single digits and teens. Less than 20% chance of precip through the week.

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ST. GEORGE - The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a final supplemental environmental analysis of the proposed Northern Corridor highway in Washington County, Utah on Thursday, Nov. 7. The BLM, in coordination with the FWS, identified a preferred management alternative that endorses improvement of the existing Red Hills Parkway Expressway to ease congesProposed Hwy Cont'd on A6

ners are chosen each year based on votes received from other coalitions and coordinators throughout the state.

“I was very grate-

Bryce Canyon's Coolest Attraction: The Bryce Canyon Ice Ribbon is back for the winter season

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The Bryce Canyon Recreation Association is set to open the highly anticipated Bryce Canyon Ice Ribbon to the public on November 29th, 2024, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

BRYCE - The Bryce Canyon Recreation Association (BCRA) is set to open the highly anticipated Bryce Canyon Ice Ribbon to the public on November 29th, 2024, just in time for

the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. This outdoor iceskating rink, nestled in the breathtaking natural beauty of Bryce Canyon, promises to be a magical winter wonderland that will delight

visitors of all ages.

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UPCOMING EVENTS...

Festival of Trees

Nov. 14 - 16 Garfield Co. Fair Building **Free admission to the public

There are dark shadows on the earth, but its lights are stronger in the contrast.

—Charles Dickens

Thanksgiving Day 2024

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Public Invited to Help Advance Cancer Care at Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital at 2024 Jubilee of Trees Nov. 21-23 twenty-four months. Now it’s been eight years. We’re thriving in St. George. God bless Intermountain,” Adams said.

Because of the treatments he received at the Cancer Center, Adams was able to celebrate his 60th birthday and continue the activities he enjoys, like cycling, in St. George.

“Amazing place, amazing people,” he said. “Wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.”

Autum Marie Rasmussen, age 22, also hopes to celebrate her 60th birthday and beyond, thanks to the treatment she received at the Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital Cancer Center.

Rasmussen’s cancer journey began during an exercise workout. She thought she’d pulled a muscle in her leg.

When the pain progressed to her lower abdomen and became unbearable, she went to Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital for emergency care. Soon, scans and tests would confirm Rasmussen had Ewing sarcoma around her pubic bone, hip socket, and femur.

News of the diagnosis was tough, but Rasmussen is tougher. She has been

documenting her journey on social media.

“It makes it a little easier, to make light of a really daunting situation,” she said.

Oncologists designed a treatment plan for Rasmussen, taking extra steps to help preserve her future plans to start a family. The plan allowed her to receive expert care without being hospitalized, and at the Cancer Center just fifteen minutes away from her home.

“It’s been such a huge blessing that I’m able to be outpatient and be so close,” she said. “At the end of a day of treatments, I get to go back to the comforts of home and rejuvenate. I get to sleep in my own bed, be with my family, and have friends come over. Then, I am blessed to be able to come back to the Cancer Center and get life-saving treatments.”

By supporting in the Jubilee of Trees, the community can fuel the advancements that have helped Amanda, Doug, and Autum, and bring new hope to the spectrum of cancer patients served at Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital.

“Philanthropy is critical to the advancement of

our expertise and the patient experience for how we deliver proactive care for people at risk for cancer, provide multi-disciplinary care for patients on the urology-oncology cancer journey as well as the gynecology-oncology journey, and meet the needs of those in survivorship,” said Loriana De Crescenzo, executive director of the Intermountain Foundation.

“We urge our community to step forth in support of this cause and are grateful for their example and generosity."

For more than forty years, Jubilee of Trees has engaged community members from Southwest Utah and beyond in support of the most urgent needs at St. George Regional Hospital. The generosity of our community has been vital to the expansion of surgical services, pediatric and adolescent mental and behavioral health services, neuroscience services, and establishing LifeFlight services in St. George, in additions to numerous other contributions.

For tickets and information, visit intermountainhealthcare.org/foundation/jubilee-of-trees.

—Intermountain Health

Wayne Commission: Review of the Indigent

Defense Commission budget, an updated airport property lease, a minor subdivision application for Done and Mary Mealing, review of a zone change request for Spencer May, and a request

by Willie Holdman with Eye Candy Properties, LLC to rezone his 10-acre lot at the end of Miner’s Mountain Road discussed.

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Williams will present the commission with an official contract later this year.

Williams also said that a national center completed a report on the state of juvenile defense in Utah. “Utah is doing a lot of good things for juvenile defense, but there are a lot of areas that need improvement,” said Williams. The report showed that rural areas have fewer resources available to them for juvenile defense compared with more urban areas. The center recommended a regionalization of youth defense services. The Utah Indigent Defense Commission will appeal to the legislature next year to make juvenile defense services the state’s responsibility rather than individual counties.

The commission approved an updated airport property lease to meet current FAA guidelines. The commission also discussed purchasing Time Card Plus, a new employee tracking software. The software purchase has a five-year contract. The commission inquired about the price for a shorter contract and will hold off on deciding until they receive more pricing information.

Colleen Allen, Wayne County Recorder / Treasurer, presented a minor subdivision application for Done and Mary Mealing.

The Mealings would like to split their 28-acre parcel on Teasdale Road. This application met all requirements and was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The commission approved the request.

Before the next discussions about zone change requests, Commissioner Brian made a statement. “This is not a meeting where we will take any public comment; we are here to listen to the applicant. We have taken into consideration all

the comments as far as the process,” he said. He also explained that zone changes with conditional use permits allow the county to maintain “some control over these subdivisions.”

Colleen Allen then provided additional information about conditional use permits. Although they may be good for four years, “We don’t wait for the four years if there is something not being complied with.”

Allen said that they look into all complaints, and if the permit holder is not complying with the specified use, they will be asked to stop. “It can be revoked after four years,” added Commissioner Brian.

The commission then reviewed a zone change request from residential/ agricultural to BCI for Spencer May. This rezoning request is for an auto repair and sales shop. May stated that his shop will be used to repair vehicles, and all vehicles will be sold online. “It won’t be a car lot,” said May. This request was discussed in detail at the last commission meeting. The commission postponed a decision pending creating an agreement that maintains historical cattle trail access through May’s property. The commission approved this zone change from residential/agricultural to BCI with a conditional use permit, including an affidavit for historical cattle trail access, since May met all requirements.

Next, the commission reviewed a request by Willie Holdman with Eye Candy Properties, LLC to rezone his 10-acre lot at the end of Miner’s Mountain Road from residential/ agricultural to resort/recreational. Holdman explained that he would like to put five “small pioneer cabins” on the property, along with two bathhouses. When asked by Commissioner Brian his intended use, Holdman said the cabins

would be used by church groups, his eight siblings, and to house photography workshop attendees. He also said he would like the opportunity to rent them out. “I’ve invested a lot of time and money in this property and would like to get some sort of return on the investment and what I’ve done here,” said Holdman.

Holdman’s property is bisected by a county road, and the county does not allow private utilities to run underneath a county road.

The plan Holdman submitted includes running water and sewer under the road.

After a lengthy discussion, Holdman asked for a few minutes to discuss it with his counsel. Upon returning to the meeting, Holdman’s counsel said that they would like to proceed with the zone change at this point. Holdman must submit changes to his site plan per county rules if the change is approved.

Commissioner Brian acknowledged that there is a lot of controversy over this zone change. " So we want to make sure things are correct to protect you, to protect us, and to protect neighbors,” he said. Colleen Allen also mentioned that she added several fire safety stipulations to the conditional use permit, as suggested by the county fire marshal.

Commissioner Blackburn made a motion to approve Willie Holdman’s rezoning application and conditional use permit, which was approved. Commissioner Brian noted that this is just approval of the zoning change and said there may be problems with the site plan moving forward. The commission then approved the vouchers and adjourned the meeting.

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

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ST. GEORGE - The last thing a marathon runner and mother of six wants to hear at a doctor’s appointment is that she has breast cancer. But Amanda Roberts knew she was in good hands with the experts at Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital, which is located near her home.

“I can’t say enough good things about our cancer center here in St. George,” said Roberts, who underwent whole genome sequencing at diagnosis and recently completed her individualized breast cancer treatments.

“Having this treatment here has been incredible and made my journey so much easier.

I can’t imagine having to travel, or that I’d receive better care than the care I received at Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital,” she added.

In November, the community can help more patients like Amanda access expanded, advanced, and personalized cancer treatments at Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital by participating in the 41st annual Jubilee of Trees.

Jubilee of Trees, hosted by the Intermountain Foundation, is open to the public Nov. 21-23, with a Gala Dinner and Auction on Friday, Nov. 22, at the Dixie Convention Center in St. George. Tickets can be purchased at visit intermountainhealthcare. org/foundation/jubilee-oftrees.

Individuals and families are invited to join in an open-house style holiday event celebrating the spirit of charitable giving.

All proceeds benefit patients at Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital.

“We are committed to ensuring anything that can be done with cancer, from screening to treatment to support for survivors, can be done here with expertise and compassion, and ease the strain on families,” said Derrick Haslem, MD, medical oncologist at Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital.

“Community philanthropy at the Jubilee of Trees has a huge impact on our work,” Dr. Haslem added. “We invite the community to participate in the Jubilee of Trees this year, and rally around this cancer center, which has become emblematic of our community’s fight against cancer.”

Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital serves Utah’s third-fastestgrowing city. Now more than ever, cancer patients need access to its leading clinical experts, complex and unique cancer treatments, and survivorship care.

Doug Adams is one of those patients.

While living in Colorado eight years ago, he was diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer. The prognosis he received was grim. He traveled the country searching for effective treatments.

Adams found the oncologist he was looking for at Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital Cancer Center. He moved to St. George, where he was able to get doses of Pluvicto, a treatment that, at the time, was scarcely available nationwide outside of New Jersey. It worked.

“Eight years ago (doctors) said, basically, at 52, my life would be over in the next eighteen to

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The Historic Mauna Loa DUP Building in Loa decorated with a holiday display.

WAYNE CO. - The Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) organization was formed on April 11, 1901, under the leadership of Annie M. Taylor Hyde (daughter of John Taylor) in Salt Lake City.

Forty-six women, all of pioneer descent, gathered at her home for the first meeting. At the meeting, she stated that she "...felt deeply impressed with the importance and desirability of the children of pioneers becoming associated together, in some kind of organization which would have for its object the cementing together in the bonds of friendship and love [for] the descendants [of the early pioneers]."

The first formal meeting was held September 21, 1901, although, the association was not incorporated until April 2, 1925.

The constitution of the DUP states that the purpose of the organization is "to perpetuate the names and achievements of the men, women and children who were the pioneers in founding this commonwealth: by preserving old landmarks, marking historical places, collecting artifacts and histories, establishing a library of historical matter, and securing manuscripts, photographs, maps, and all such data as shall aid in perfecting a record of the Utah pioneers."

On May Day 1934, a small group of Loa women met at the home of Orilla Shefield, in Loa, to consider organizing a DUP Camp. Shefield was moved, having visited other Utah counties where local DUP organizations were already in place and shared her sincere pride in her own pioneer heritage, and other descendants of Utah pioneers in attendance wholeheartedly agreed.

It wasn’t until September 27, 1934, that President Cornelia S. Lund, of the State Central Company, and Ida Kirkham and Kate B. Carter, chairman of the Lesson Committee, attended a meeting at the Loa Relief Society Hall where President Lund gave instructions with regard to organizing a county organization with camps in various Wayne County wards.

To be eligible for DUP membership, one must be born a descendant of a pioneer. In the beginning, the cost of registration papers and membership amounted to a hefty commitment and the price of fifty cents, a part of

which was sent to the state committee. Meetings were to be devoted to a study of the lessons outlined by the Central Committee and to the readings of biographies.

Although, it is only a guess—I don't have records on hand to prove it—but when the votes for the first president of the Loa DUP were pulled from the hat and tallied, Orilla Shefield was the sure winner.

The Wayne County Company DUP was organized in October, 1934, and other town DUP organizations were to soon follow.

On Monday, November 4th, 2024, local Loa DUP elves and their helpers descended on the historic 1897 Loa Tithing Building, ready for business. Bundled in sweaters, scarves and gloves in temperatures barely above freezing, a well-organized and disciplined group of DUP volunteers, and many male counter parts, gathered on the corner of 100 West and Center in Loa to transform the historic Loa Tithing Building into what was to become the location of an annual Wayne County holiday classic, complete with a Celebration of Light.

At 10 a.m. a crew of South Central Telecommunication workers arrived and graciously assisted in lining the gables and eaves of the building with lights.

Afterwards, Mauna Loa DUP members and friends began transforming the historic building into a holiday spectacle for all to enjoy.

In the late 1800s, an economic depression swept the United States, but in 1897, and forward, full prosperity and expansion swept the nation when William McKinley became president. 1897 was a time when $1,000.00 would be the equivalent to the purchasing power of about $38,000.00 today, give or take a thousand.

Built in 1897, the Loa Tithing Office is historically significant as one of thirty-two well preserved tithing buildings in Utah that were part of the successful "in-kind" tithing system of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon church) between the 1850s and about 1910.

The Loa Tithing Office was built at a cost of $1,000. Peter Christensen, who constructed the building, also fired the brick in a kiln located between the nearby town of Lyman and Horse Valley Ranch. The woodwork on the building was carved by Benjamin E. Brown, a local craftsman. Until about 1910, the

building served as a tithing office for the collection of "in-kind" tithing contributions, primarily agricultural and dairy products and livestock. By that time, cash had become more abundant in both this area and throughout Utah as a whole and had almost entirely replaced in-kind donations as the principal form of tithing. Since a cash tithing system did not require the same storage capacities and administrative procedures as did the "in-kind" system, this tithing office, along with most others, were no longer needed for its original purpose. The Loa Tithing Office served for several years as the office of the Wayne Stake Presidency, which supervised the ecclesiastical affairs of several wards (congregations) in the area. The building continued to be owned by the church until 1972, when it was sold to the local chapter of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers.

The Loa DUP building is one of the five best preserved examples of the type. The other four examples include the tithing offices in Escalante, Kanosh, Paradise, and Fillmore. The temple-form building originated in the Greek Revival period of American building and, typically, has its short end to the street and a triangular gable end in imitation of monumental classical buildings. The temple-form building was the preferred building type for early religious buildings in Utah, having been brought to the area by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after 1847. Very few unaltered, well-preserved examples of this building type are presently still in existence in Utah.

The Historic Mauna Loa DUP Building in Loa is presently being used for monthly DUP meetings, where pioneer-themed lessons are presented by attending DUP members.

Visitors are invited to come and respectfully enjoy this Wayne County / Loa Town historical treasure throughout the holidays.

The Loa Daughters of the Utah Pioneers wish to show their sincere appreciation to all their members, citizens of Loa and Wayne County, and the public in general for their continued support. Donations are needed and welcomed.

Happy Holidays.

References; History of Wayne County, and the Utah State Historical Society, Historical Preservation Research Office.

Election season is over, and Donald Trump won a non-consecutive second term. Trump stands at 295 electoral votes to Harris’ 226 (270 being the minimum threshold) [This letter was first submitted to The Insider on Nov. 7. The count as of Nov. 8 was 226 to 301]. Trump is poised to carry Arizona and Nevada and will likely exceed 310 electoral votes. Perhaps most surprising is his current lead in the popular vote, which stands at nearly 5 million, making him the first Republican since 2004 to win it.

While I was admittedly cheering for Trump, I didn’t expect such a blowout. Harris did nothing to untether herself from the deeply unpopular policies of President Biden. Biden can rightfully be blamed for the inflationary policies and runaway government spending of the last four years, the border crisis, our humiliating withdrawal from Afghanistan, Covid tyranny, and the weaponization of the Justice Department. Harris did nothing to disavow the most egregious policies of the sitting President and has even touted "Bidenomics" and boasted about "be-

ing the last person in the room" during some of his worst decisions, and casting the tie-breaking Senate vote for the misnamed "Inflation Reduction Act," which is really just elements of the hyper-inflationary Green New Deal.

She tried to run a campaign fueled by "good vibe," and constant talk of her middle class upbringing. A majority of voters were unconvinced and are returning Trump to the presidency. For her part, Harris had the unenviable task of running on and defending Biden’s disastrous policies, all while trying to repackage them in a way that was acceptable to voters. My guess is that there will be case studies on how the Democratic Party and their media cohorts worked to hide Biden’s infirmities from the public and quickly switched him out for his vice-president when it became clear they couldn’t keep it going.

Harris never had to be vetted by the voters of her own party through the primary process, which turned out to have horrendous results for Democrats.

Joe Biden is a national disgrace, and I welcome his departure. I am grateful

that Ms. Harris will not carry on his legacy, and we can finally put this nightmare behind us. We can truly be "unburdened by what has been." Can we now come together and work for the common good? My hope is that her supporters will come to terms with the returns and will eliminate the inflammatory rhetoric. Maybe we can keep our dialogue civil and centered on policy disagreements instead of demonizing half the country.

Here is my unsolicited advice to readers who may feel distraught about the results: Accept this loss with grace and humility. You may do well to take a big step back and try to understand why so many of your neighbors cast their vote for Trump. Many left-wing pundits have spent the last four years lecturing conservatives about "accepting election results," "protecting democracy," and "the peaceful transfer of power"...you have a golden opportunity to demonstrate that you truly believe those things.

Don’t let it pass you by.

Daniel Lee Gardner, Boulder

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Wills, Trusts, and More

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What if I Have a Stroke?

by Jeffery J. McKenna

Some people think estate planning is only for when you die. However, proper planning includes many other situations. You can be in a terrible car accident or have a medical condition that renders you unable to make decisions for yourself. Your estate plan should cover these situations.

A Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions (sometimes called a Special Power of Attorney) and the Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Matters allow you to appoint whomever you want to have the authority to act for you if you become incapacitated.

You dictate whatever conditions and limitations you want on the powers you grant the person you appoint to act for you (the "Attorney-in-Fact").

You can keep all control over your affairs unless and until incapacity occurs. These documents are reasonably short. You don't need to transfer title of your assets. You can

revoke them at any time, unless you become incapacitated.

No court review or approval is needed. They don't have to be filed or recorded with any governmental agency.

If you have a Special Power of Attorney and a Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Matters, you are well on your way to peace of mind. You will know that you have made provisions for decisions pertaining to your medical and financial affairs.

Additionally, within your Health Care Power of Attorney, you can nominate a guardian for yourself before you become incapacitated. If you become incapacitated, your preferences will be taken into consideration when the decision is made who should care for you until and unless you recover.

Within the document,

you can also state who you do not want to care for you if you have strong objections to a specific person.

The most important aspect of drafting a “Nomination of Guardian by an Adult” is that your wishes are set forth. The alternative is for the court to nominate a guardian for you should you become incapacitated.

You have no guarantee that the court would select the same guardian for you that you would have selected for yourself.

The Power of Attorney for Financial Matters and the Special Power of Attorney for health care matters are valuable tools for making your wishes known in advance of your becoming incapacitated.

Your personal wishes come into effect at the time you become incapacitated.

You select someone you trust to care for your most important personal needs.

NOW WITH RICHFIELD AND PANGUITCH OFFICES TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AROUND THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 25 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW. BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM, he would enjoy hearing from you. Additionally, you can RSVP to attend one of his FREE Estate Planning Seminars in Richfield, at 159 North Main Street, every Third Thursday.

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by Lynn Griffin

November 14, 2024

tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!!

Bed Time

For once, last night, I had to put our young son to bed.

So we went up stairs into his bedroom, and I turned the low light on for him.

He went to the other side of the bed and knelt down.

I was a bit confused by this, but I followed suit and knelt down myself. "What are you doing?" asked my son.

"The same as you," I replied.

"I hope not," he replied, "the potty is this side of the bed."

PUNishment

I only seem to get sick on weekdays. I must have a weekend immune system.

Wedding

At a wedding ceremony the pastor asked if anyone had anything to say concerning the union of the bride and groom, as it was their time to stand up and talk, or forever hold their peace.

The moment of utter silence was broken by a young beautiful woman carrying a child. She started walking toward the pastor slowly.

Everything quickly turned to chaos.

The bride slapped the groom. The groom's mother fainted. The groomsmen started giving each other looks and wondering how best to help save the situation.

The pastor asked the woman, "Can you tell us why you came forward?".

The woman replied, "We can't hear at the back."

Shopping

A husband and wife are shopping in their local supermarket.

The husband picks up a case of beer and puts it in their cart.

"What do you think you're doing?" asks the wife.

"They're on sale, only $20 for 24 cans," he replies.

"Put them back, we can't afford them," demands the wife.

They carry on shopping. A few aisles farther on, the woman picks up a $40 jar of face cream and puts it in the basket.

"What do you think you're doing?" asks the husband.

"It's my face cream. It makes me look beautiful," replies the wife.

Her husband retorts, "So does 24 cans of beer, and it's half the price."

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Thanksgiving ACROSS 1. As opposed to Ave. 5. *Male turkey 8. *The National ____ Show 11. Suggestive look 12. Transversus abdominis location 13. Milan's La ___ opera house 15. Curved molding 16. Welcoming sign 17. Crossword entries 18. *Skillet-cooked batter 20. Bristles on grass 21. Talked like a pigeon 22. Scepter's partner 23. A way to steal gas 26. With two maxima, in statistics 30. All Nippon Airways 31. Tip of lion's tail 34. Body, breath and mind workout 35. Garments 37. Singer Benatar 38. Unethical loaner's practice 39. Copycat 40. *Pie nuts 42. Honey maker 43. Like Old Glory 45. Time for an egg hunt 47. "As if!"

48. Battle of the ____, a.k.a. Ardennes Offensive 50. Moldy appetizer 52. *Green bean ____ 56. *Thanksgiving football regulars 57.

Cream-filled cookie 58. Chieftain in Arabia 59. Poem at a funeral 60. Of two minds 61. Not ever, poetically 62. Oui in French 63. Ensign, for short 64. Make them meet DOWN 1. Coalition

2. Emmet Brickowski's brick 3. Zig or zag 4. Make wet 5. Safari hat 6. Mountain nymph 7. "Cobbler, cobbler, ____ my shoe" 8. Repair a sock 9. Cutlass or Delta 88, for short 10. "Now we're cooking with ____" 12. "La cerveza m s fina" 13. Bunch of #42 Across 14. *Football regulars on Thanksgiving 19. They're made for walking 22. Tin Man's remedy 23. "The Forsyte ____," pl.

24. Not suitable in certain circumstances 25. Fruit-cutting device 26. 2nd letter of Greek alphabet 27. Skeptic's MO 28. Come to terms

e.g.

29. Extra sweatshirt,

32. Hightailed it 33. Cul de ____ 36. *Prepping a turkey 38. Cell phone bill item 40. Teacher's favorite student 41. Infamous Baby Face 44. Verse 46. Tranquil 48. Noble one 49. Internet patrons 50. Digestive aid 51. Fish eggs, pl.

52. ____ d'Ivoire 53. Bad luck predictor 54. What Pinocchio did 55. Makes mistakes 56. Bovine hangout

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FYI PanguItch

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com It looks like November is making up for the cold weather that was missing in October. Weather reporting ranges from October to October, and last year was the warmest, worldwide, in history. I know that big oil spends a lot of money electing politicians. In California, every year, you could always count on the Santa Ana winds blowing in September and causing a lot of damage due to fires. The Santa Anas blow off shore at high speeds and burn a lot of homes. Many fires are caused by arsonists, and the wind blows so hard that there isn’t much that firefighters can do about it. I went on one of those fires many years ago, and you have to wait till the wind changes, and it will burn back on itself. Instead of September, they are now coming in November. As the twenty-year drought gets worse, more damage happens later in the year.

This was true with the damage that was caused by the hurricanes on the east coast and the billions of dollars’ worth of damage that has happened. That has been worsened by all of the lies that FEMA has been giving away money to poor people, when it was really Congress that failed to return to vote for more money for FEMA. There has been such an increase in disasters that FEMA has run out of money. Utah has had over 400 fires this year, and it is only going to get worse.

There is help on the way to Utah in the form of a government funded, billion-dollar solar plant.

Also, Delta’s coal driven electrical plant will soon be powered by natural gas, so they can continue to sell electricity to California.

The Sub for Santa booth at the craft fair last week was another huge success. Many thanks to those that brought the great treats; they really sold out fast. Thanks to the vendors who donated prizes for the drawing. Many thanks for the Sub for Santa booth and for all of the cash prizes.

Many thanks to those that spent so much time setting up the booth and selling the goods for the two days. Bless you! The fair was also well attended, and there were many great gifts and amazing crafts for sale.

I really liked the gentleman who carved knives out of deer antlers; so much time went into them. The fair has been going on for many years, and it just gets bigger and better each year.

Last Monday was Veterans Day, and the events went well. My daughter, Shawn, who has been setting up the program, is in San Diego helping with her first grandson, so the program might be hit or miss.

But the reason for the dinner is to honor the veterans who have served in the military to keep our country free.

The Cowboy's Smokehouse Cafe will be doing the dinner, as they have been doing for the last two years.

They are trying to stay open all year, and they will also be catering meals, both big or small. The food is excellent, and you don’t have to do the dishes. This is the 70th year for Veterans Day; before that, it was called Armistice Day. The armistice for WWI was signed on Nov. 11, 1918, in eleven minutes, and it was done to end the war. The rest of the world still celebrates Armistice Day. Tonight is the opening of the musical Oklahoma, which will be put on by Panguitch High School, and it should be a lot of fun.

They have a new director this year, and, hopefully, she will have fun with the production. Please tell her thank you for her efforts.

Pat and I will be leaving Friday morning to go down to San Diego to see our great-grandson. We have had plans before, but health problems set us back.

With how long it has taken us to get over there, he might be walking by now.

I won’t have an article next week.

Our next big event will be our 16th annual Thanksgiving Dinner. It will be on Thanksgiving Day and will start at 12:30. If you are new in town, come on over— alone, or with a small or big family. The more, the mer-

rier is how we see it. It will be at the Panguitch Senior Citizens Center, and there isn’t any cost. We will also have the football games on the TV. There won’t be any Meals on Wheels that week, so you can fill up at the dinner.

There are a lot of events going on in December that I will put in the paper in two weeks. If you have anything, let me know, and I will put it in.

Bob’s Backroads Bistro will be closing its doors for good; the food there was always very good. Bob retired a couple of years ago from Garfield Memorial Hospital and opened up the Bistro. He has some health problems in the family, and he is needed at home.

I think that Henrie’s is also going to try to stay open for the winter, and then there is the C Stop, chicken at the Chevron, and Subway as options for when you don’t feel like cooking.

I don’t know how many stayed up to watch the BYU-Utah game, but you saw a real miracle at the end. The first half was all Utah, and they led 21 to 10. Neither team did much in the second half in the way of scoring. But Utah led the game in the last few minutes, 21-19, and with a minute left, they had to punt the ball. BYU got the ball on their own ten yard line, only to be tackled for losses all four downs. But on the fourth down, a Utah player got called for holding, and BYU got a first down. With less than one minute to play, they marched down the field and kicked a field goal for a one-point win.

This year, in the college ranks, there will be a twelve team playoff instead of four.

BYU, who is undefeated, is ranked, I believe, in 7th.

It is a good thing that I am not a betting man.

When President Clinton left office, there were sixteen million more people employed, and the country had a surplus of $500 billion to pay off the national debt, which was 4 trillion dollars.

President Bush said the money should go to those who earned it and cut taxes on the rich. The stock market was at 12,000,

and when he left office, it was down to 6,400.

The national debt almost tripled to $11 trillion, and we went into a recession, with 12% unemployment.

Also, we were in the midst of two wars that cost $4 trillion before they were over after nineteen years. I thought that would be the end of the GOP. President Obama was elected, and after two years, he refused to sign the tax cut bill, and the economy turned around, with fifteen million new jobs. The stock market went from 5,600 to 20,000, and the recession was over.

The national debt also rose to $18 trillion.

However, along came our last president, who in his first two years only passed one bill and that was to cut taxes on the 1%ers and corporations. This led to a half a trillion more being added to the national debt. But in his fourth year, along came COVID, and he said it would go away when it warmed up and called it the "Kung Flu." However, as thousands were dying every day, he asked drug people to come up with a vaccine. Which they did, finally. He was the only president that didn’t create more jobs for the first time since the Great Depression. At the end of his term, 300,000 people had died from COVID, and the debt rose to $25 trillion.

The ex-president then lost the next election by seven million votes and sixtyfive congressional votes.

It was then that he planted the big lie that the voting was rigged. Then, we had the riot at the United States Capitol by people that he told to go down and make Congress change their vote.

By the time that he left office, COVID had killed 1.1 million people, including 16 people from Garfield County. His approval rating was at 22%.

No matter how this recent election turned out, I hope that we can get back to being Americans again.

As I get older, there is less that I can do, but what I can do, I am honored to do so.

Mack O.

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Ice Ribbon: Between the

ice ribbon, the cross-country skiing trails being added inside Bryce Canyon National Park and the Christmas concerts we have just booked with Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband, we have come from a time where people didn’t come to Bryce in the winter, to nowadays, Bryce Canyon has now blossomed into a winter wonderland.

—Jade Roundy, the social media manager for Ruby’s Inn

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built, and we are looking forward to showing it off for those visiting for the Thanksgiving weekend,” said Eric Syrett, President of the BCRA. “We are also extremely excited for our new skates. For any moms that have been frustrated by trying to keep their kids’ skates tied, these new skates, with a ski boot type buckle, will change your life. We have also switched from a "figure skate style blade" to a "hockey skate style blade" without a toe pick. This will help keep a lot of dads from falling. Hockey blades tend to be a lot more comfortable and easier to skate on. Plus, the ice will stay smoother for longer because those dang kids can’t put holes in the ice with their toe picks. In addition, we have a new skate sharpener, so we can sharpen skates a lot easier and more frequently. This is going to be our best season ever.”

Jade Roundy, the social media manager for Ruby’s Inn, said, “Between the ice ribbon, the cross-country skiing trails being added inside Bryce Canyon National Park and the Christmas concerts we have just booked with Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband, we have come from a time where people didn’t come to Bryce in the winter, to nowadays, Bryce Canyon has now blossomed into a winter wonderland. This transformation, from a oncesleepy winter destination to a vibrant hub of activity and entertainment, has cemented Bryce Canyon's status as one of the most enchanting places to visit during the colder months,

inviting travelers to experience the park's majesty in a whole new, awe-inspiring way.” For more information on family friendly ticket prices for the Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband Christmas concerts, go to www.rubysinn.com/christmas.

How can we make your Thanksgiving weekend holiday better? The Cowboy’s Buffet and Steak Room is open on Thanksgiving Day and offers the biggest allyou-can-eat Thanksgiving buffet in the area, serving up all your holiday favorites in one convenient, stress-free setting. Just imagine—no more hours spent meticulously roasting the perfect turkey, mashing endless pounds of potatoes, or painstakingly crafting a homemade pumpkin pie.

Instead, you and your loved ones can simply show up hungry and let the talented chefs at Ruby's handle it all. Their bountiful buffet is piled high with succulent roasted turkey and savory stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes and rich, buttery gravy, candied yams and fresh green bean casserole, an assortment of freshly baked breads and dinner rolls, and of course, an impressive selection of decadent pies and desserts to satisfy any sweet tooth.

And the best part? You can go back for seconds, thirds, or even fourths—no one will judge. So why spend Thanksgiving slaving away in the kitchen when you can let the culinary masters at Ruby's Cowboy's Buffet and Steak Room do all the work for you? Treat yourself to a relaxing, indulgent Thanksgiving feast this year and leave the cooking and cleaning to them. www. rubysinn.com/thanksgiving.

—Ruby's Inn

November 14, 2024

Proposed Hwy: Public and stakeholder input was vital to ensuring we

had a full understanding of the issues, concerns, and potential impacts for each of the proposed alternatives. We value the close working relationship with our Tribal, federal, state, and local partners, and for the unique expertise they brought to this process.

—Gloria Tibbetts, BLM Color Country District Manager

Courtesy Bureau of Land Management

The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a final supplemental environmental analysis of the proposed Northern Corridor highway in Washington County, Utah on Thursday, Nov. 7.

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tion and minimize impacts to the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area.

The supplemental analysis comes as a result of settlement agreement reached in August 2023 after the federal government was sued over a January 2021 decision by the previous Administration approving a route known as the Northern Corridor across Red Cliffs National Conservation Area (NCA) and approving a habitat conservation plan and incidental take permit for the Mojave desert tortoise.

“Public and stakeholder input was vital to ensuring we had a full understanding of the issues, concerns, and potential impacts for each of the proposed alternatives,” said BLM Color Country District Manager Gloria Tibbetts. “We value the close working relationship with our Tribal, federal, state, and local partners, and for the unique expertise they brought to this process.”

“We remain committed to balancing infrastructure needs with the protection of sensitive species like the Mojave desert tortoise and appreciate the valuable input from the public and

stakeholders throughout this process,” said George Weekley, Utah Field Supervisor for the FWS. The analysis considered: • three alternatives to establish new roads located completely within the Red Cliffs NCA, • two alternatives involving modifications to existing roads, and • one alternative that would terminate the current right-of-way grant.

After reviewing comments received from the public and analyzing the data gathered, the BLM, in coordination with the FWS, identified the Red Hills Parkway Expressway as the BLM’s preferred alternative. This alternative would involve improvements to the existing Red Hills Parkway to convert portions of the roadway to a limited access expressway directly connecting to Interstate 15.

This alternative represents the lowest impact to the Red Cliffs NCA and the purposes for which it was designated and is predicted to best resolve east-west traffic congestion in Washington County.

Based on this selection, the FWS’s preferred alternative is to amend Washington County’s Incidental Take Permit for the Mojave desert tortoise to allow potential development on 3,341 acres of non-federal lands southwest of St. George.

This analysis responds to an application from the Utah Department of Transportation for a right-of-way to construct a highway in the Red Cliffs NCA. It also responds to and addresses legal arguments regarding the 2021 Record of Decision approving a highway through the Red Cliffs NCA. The Final Supplemental Environmental Impact State-

ment assessed potential impacts of the proposed highway right-of-way and alternative alignments on the Mojave desert tortoise as well as other resources such as vegetation communities, sensitive plant species, cultural resources, and socioeconomics.

The analysis and other project-related documents are available on the BLM National NEPA Register. The agencies will issue Records of Decision no earlier than 30 days from issuance of this release.

For more details about the National Environmental Policy Act, please visit the BLM Planning and NEPA page or contact the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area Manager at 435-688-3200 or BLM_UT_NorthernCorridor@blm.gov.

—Bureau of Land Management

November 14, 2024

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Panguitch Girls Volleyball Team Wins 10th 1A State Title

by Jaynie Connor

Courtesy Jonie Barton

Courtesy Kim Harland

Panguitch girls volleyball defeated the Manila Mustangs, 3 - 0, to win the 1A State Volleyball Championship game at the Sevier Valley Center in Richfield on Saturday, Nov. 2.

PANGUITCH - The crowd in the Sevier Valley Center in Richfield on Saturday, Nov. 2, was electric, with fans from both teams filling the stands and cheering passionately for Panguitch Bobcats and the Manila Mustangs. In the end, the Bobcats won the game, 3 0, for their tenth 1A State Championship title. The Bobcats showcased their exceptional teamwork and resilience, a testament to their years of playing together and the strong foundation built through their bantam program.

Each set was a display of strategic plays, powerful serves, and impeccable defense, highlighting the skills that have made Panguitch a formidable force in the 1A division.

"I believe the key to our success has been our bantam program," said Panguitch’s Coach Troy Norris. "We have wonderful mothers that step up and put in a lot of time without receiving a cent. These kids start playing in 3rd grade; it is only for five weeks, and practice only once a week, but it sure pays off.”

For the nine seniors, this marked their final game as a team; most of these girls have played together since grade school.

“We do lose nine great seniors, but I feel great about next year. Our JV team and freshman teams were undefeated in all of our regular season games, and we play most of the top 2A and 3A teams in the state. Our goals are to be able to compete well

with any team in any classification and improve a little bit each week, so that we can peak when state comes, which I believe we have done each year,” said Coach Norris.

Over the years, Coach Norris has cultivated not only a winning team, but a legacy of sportsmanship and dedication. His commitment to the team and the community has inspired countless young athletes to strive for excellence both on and off the court. The future looks bright for Panguitch girls volleyball, with a new generation of players ready to take the stage and carry forward the tradition of excellence. As the seniors prepare to leave their high school careers behind, they do so with the confidence that they have

left an enduring mark on their team and community.

With the continued support of dedicated coaches and enthusiastic fans, the Bobcats are sure to remain a formidable force in the years to come.

“I feel blessed to live in such a supportive community and coach with my wife that really understands volleyball and loves the girls,” said Coach Norris.

Team Roster: Addison Bailey Sr., Mallory Henrie Sr., Kieran Mooney Sr., Josslyn Griffin Sr., Maci Frandsen Jr., Brooke Albrecht Jr., Oaklee Woolsey Sr., Brayli Frandsen Sr., Brooklyn Harland So., Tayt Miller Jr., Byntlee Owens Sr., Cloee Orton Sr., Kadee Harland Sr. Coaches, Troy and Ann Marie Norris.

Coalition of the Year: I was very grateful and very excited…It makes

all what we are doing worthwhile, like it means something. It made me feel good. I was really proud of our accomplishments.—Heather Dunton, Southwest Behavioral Health Center (SBHC) Escalate Prevention Coalition (EPC) Coordinator

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(SBHC) Escalate Prevention Coalition (EPC) Coordinator, during the October 30 Coalition meeting. “…It makes all what we are doing worthwhile, like it means something. It made me feel good. I was really proud of our accomplishments.”

Seeing a need for prevention resources in the Escalante area, the Garfield County Commissioners worked with the SBHC and were instrumental in getting the Coalition started, Dunton stated at the meeting, “so we are very grateful to them and to the Coalition.” Dunton was hired as a part-time prevention specialist through money budgeted by the Commission, and the first meetings were held in February 2020, right before the

COVID-19 pandemic.

During this time, the Coalition received a DrugFree Communities Support Program grant, which allowed them to still accomplish events and expand their programming, despite the hardships of the pandemic.

“Our goal is to increase protective factors and decrease risk factors,” says Dunton, and over the years, the EPC—which focuses on issues related to underage drinking, substance misuse, mental health, and suicide—has provided parenting skills classes, social development strategy programs with local teachers, family bonding kits, Guiding Good Choices courses, and QPR suicide prevention classes (Question. Persuade. Refer.).

They have implemented a Hope Squad (a peer-to-peer program, whereby students are trained to recognize the

signs of mental health and distress), hosted Take Back Drug Days to collect old or used prescription medication, and hosted town halls and assemblies at schools and senior centers.

Recently, the Coalition has partnered with the Garfield County Sheriff’s Department, who will now be doing compliance checks in the County at local liquor distributors to make sure that sales are not being made to anyone underage.

“Every strategy that we use and to help with the issues is evidence based [using SHARP (Student Health and Risk Prevention) survey data and the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America’s (CADCA) Seven Strategies for Community Change], and it’s been proven to work,” said Dunton at the meeting.

Melissa Veater, SBHC Prevention Supervisor for

Garfield, Beaver, Kane & Iron Counties, was one of several, according to Veater, who nominated the EPC for the Coalition of the Year award. In her nomination letter, she wrote, “Heather Dunton was hired and has done a fantastic job following the Communities that Care process to get the coalition going…They have seen some great outcomes from their efforts. Without this hard working, inspired group of people, prevention would not exist in this very small, very rural community of 800 people.”

To learn more about the Escalante Prevention Coalition, you can find them on Facebook, or email Heather Dunton at hdunton@sbhcutah. org. For behavioral health services for Iron, Beaver, Kane, Garfield, and Washington counties, go to www. sbhc.us.

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Why Americans are Rallying for Afterschool Programs This Fall

U.S. - Afterschool programs help children and youth thrive in school and in life. They provide homework help, opportunities to get active, and access to healthy snacks and meals.

They help children develop friendships, meet mentors, learn about STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), explore college and careers, and engage in community service.

Through these activities, and more, afterschool programs help youth build the skills they need to succeed.

A million people across the United States are celebrating afterschool programs this fall, and rallying for more resources for them, as part of Lights On Afterschool 2024. More than 8,000 Lights On Afterschool events are taking place in every part of the country. In California, students are displaying wiggle robots, paintings and block-builds they created.

In Colorado, parents are jotting down their dreams for their children and putting them in a Dream Box. In Florida, students are sharing what they learned about the migration of monarch butterflies. In Indiana, students are showing the PSAs they created about how substance use has affected their lives.

As a testament to the importance of afterschool programming, some big names are lending their support. Superstar Usher is serving as honorary chair of Lights On Afterschool this year, organized once again by the Afterschool Alliance.

“Afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn, and give working families peace of mind that their children are safe, supervised and learning after school. Lights On Afterschool is a chance to showcase the skills students hone and the talents they develop at these programs,” said Afterschool Alliance executive director, Jodi Grant.

To learn more about afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, visit afterschoolalliance. org.

This year, Lights On Afterschool comes as funding for programs across the nation, provided from federal pandemic relief, winds down. These funds have helped afterschool programs meet rising costs and provide support for millions of youth.

In recent years, Congress has failed to significantly increase funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers, the chief federal funding stream for afterschool and summer learning programs.

“There aren’t nearly enough afterschool programs to meet the soaring demand,” Grant added.

“For every child in an afterschool program in our country, four more are waiting to get in. We urgently need greater investments from all sectors so all students can benefit from the essential supports afterschool programs provide.”

—StatePoint Media

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Schools and Sports Kayleen Evans Named Director of Student Services at USU Southwest

by Marcus Jensen | Utah State University

Courtesy Utah State University

Utah State University Southwest has named Kayleen Evans as the director of student services.

SW UTAH - Utah State University Southwest has named Kayleen Evans as the director of student services.

“Kayleen has been an indispensable member of the USU Southwest leadership team for many years,” said Nancy Glomb, associate vice president for USU Southwest. “She knows our students, staff and community members and is incredibly well poised to assume the duties of DOSS for our region.”

Evans started the role in August, after previously working as senior academic adviser for the region.

She aims to proactively support rural students through their educational journeys all the way to employment, while creating more awareness of USU and the programs available to USU Southwest students.

“This new role will allow me to serve students in a different capacity,” Evans said. “I am excited about this new role and the potential it has to make a difference in this region and how it can impact student success.

Collaborating with the Southwest team is

rewarding as we share a focus on student success.”

Evans has been a member of the staff at USU Southwest since 2004. She began as a site coordinator at the statewide campus in Nephi, coordinating classes, student services, testing and other responsibilities. In 2013, she pivoted to be an academic adviser in the region, advising for elementary education and the Huntsman School of Business.

She has seen the Southwest region blossom in her 20 years at USU, tripling in enrollment since she first started.

“I started as the center coordinator in Nephi working thirty hours a month,” Evans said. “Back then, we had eleven students.”

Evans believes this background in advising will be invaluable in her new role as director of student services. Knowing how to help students from their first year all the way to the graduation stage will be vital.

“Understanding the complexities of USU and the statewide system, along with the academic requirements for completion, leads to effective support to students,” she said. “Balancing

administrative responsibilities with skills learned while advising creates a strong foundation for helping students navigate their education journey.”

Evans holds a bachelor’s degree in home economics, which she earned from Southern Utah University in 1986. After more than two decades, she returned to school to earn her master’s degree in Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences. With the experience as a non-traditional student, Evans feels she can better relate to many of the students with whom she will serve and interact.

“Returning to school as a non-traditional student enabled me to better understand the hurdles faced by our students and the systems a student uses in getting an education,” Evans said.

“My favorite event of the year is graduation. Celebrating a student’s success with friends and family is incredible.”

With locations in Beaver, Bicknell, Cedar City, Delta, Ephraim, Junction, Kanab, Nephi, Panguitch, Richfield and St. George, Utah State University provides higher education ac-

USU Extension Introduces 'Skills to Support Mental Health in Uncertain Times' Series

by Dennis Hinkamp | Utah State University Extension UTAH - We may live in “uncertain times,” but some times are more uncertain than others. Utah State University Extension has developed a three-part “Skills to Support Mental Health in Uncertain Times” series. The free series of fact sheets is designed to equip individuals with the practical skills needed to enhance mental well-being, resilience, and psychological flexibility in the face of uncertainty.

Daily life can seem overwhelming and distressing. The series addresses these concerns by teaching essential skills for managing mental health.

Research-backed strategies are presented to help individuals navigate difficult thoughts and emotions, approach their day mindfully, and align their actions with personal values.

The fact sheets were produced by a team of USU researchers and Extension faculty, including Heather Kelley, Rachel Byers, Ty Aller, and Tim Keady.

The series is divided into three comprehensive fact sheets, each focusing on a specific skill set that

can improve mental health during uncertain times.

Part 1: Being Open This fact sheet emphasizes the importance of accepting difficult emotions without judgment and allowing them to pass. By practicing openness, individuals can prevent themselves from becoming stuck in negative thoughts or feelings. Through exercises that encourage acceptance, individuals can begin to focus on what matters most to them, even in challenging situations.

Part 2: Cultivating Awareness This fact sheet emphasizes increasing mindfulness and self-awareness, which are essential for coping with anxiety and stress. By practicing mindfulness exercises, individuals can learn to observe their thoughts and feelings without judgment, remaining connected to the present moment. The fact sheet also explores how to develop awareness during daily activities, fostering a greater sense of purpose in everyday life.

Part 3: Being Engaged The final fact sheet encourages individuals to take

meaningful action aligned with their core values. By setting value-driven goals and embracing resilience, individuals can remain engaged in life, even when facing setbacks. Strategies such as using the SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound) goal framework and practicing self-compassion are outlined to help individuals turn their values into purposeful actions.

Each fact sheet provides practical exercises, including mindfulness techniques, goal-setting tools, and exercises for working with difficult thoughts and feelings. These tools are grounded in acceptance and commitment therapy, which emphasizes adapting to challenging feelings and thoughts while remaining true to one’s values and making steps toward them.

The series aims to offer support not only to individuals struggling with mental health concerns but also to their families, caregivers, and communities.

To access the “Skills to Support Mental Health in Uncertain Times” fact sheet series, go to usu.edu.

cess to rural communities via USU Southwest. With degree options ranging from associate to doctorate degrees and technical education opportunities, USU offers programs that help fuel local economies and empower individuals and their communities. Learn more at southwest.usu.edu.

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Snow College Celebrates 136 Years

EPHRAIM - Snow College was pleased to host students, employees, community members, and local dignitaries on November 5, 2024, for the celebration of the founding of the school.

As part of the celebration, the school also held the ribbon cutting for the Alumni Center at the historic Coop building, the first home of Snow College.

When the school was founded in 1888, one hundred and twenty students met on the top floor of the local Co-op building for their studies. Though they quickly outgrew the space, Snow College recognizes the sacrifice of the early settlers and is grateful for the part the building played in the schools founding.

The Snow College community is thrilled that the building will once again be part of our story.

Ephraim City Mayor John Scott joined President Stacee McIff and Alumni Association President Melissa Judy of Snow College in speaking about history while looking toward the future. The three then of-

ficially cut the ribbon, which was held by Nathan Bradley, Snow College Alumni Relations Officer, and Madison Moulton, Miss Teen Sanpete County.

Following the ribbon cutting, guests were invited to tour the historic Co-op and view the premiere of the new Founders Day short documentary, which tells the story of the school’s beginning.

President Stacee McIff expressed gratitude to all who came before when she said, “All of the uses that have taken place in this building over the years have led us to today.

Thank you to those who have preserved the facility and who have cared about it. I want you all to know that Snow College is committed to being good stewards of the building.”

To get involved or for more information about alumni events, please contact Nathan Bradley at nathan.bradley@snow. edu.

—Snow College

November 14, 2024

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Legal Notices PUBLIC NOTICE PANGUITCH CEMETERY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT A public hearing for the Panguitch Cemetery budget for the calendar year 2025, will be held on November 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Panguitch City Council chambers at the City Office building.

Lorraine Owens, secretary, Panguitch Cemetery Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 14 & 21, 2024 FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) TORREY TOWN Notice is hereby given that Torrey Town will hold a public hearing on November 14, 2024, at 75 E. 100 N., Torrey, Utah 84775, 6:00 PM. Torrey is eligible to apply to the Utah Department of Workforce Services for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program, a federally funded program administered by the State of Utah, Housing and Community Development Division (HCD). Torrey is eligible to apply for CDBG funding provided Torrey meets the applicable program requirements.

The purpose of the public hearing is to provide citizens with pertinent information about the Community Development Block Grant program and to allow for discussion of possible applications. This public hearing will cover eligible activities, program requirements and expected funding allocations in the region. The CDBG Program can fund a broad range of activities, including. but not limited to: construction of public works and facilities, e.g., water and sewer lines fire stations, acquisition of real property, and provision of public services such as food banks or homeless shelters. In the event that Torrey chooses to apply for CDBG funding, a second public hearing will be held at a later time to discuss the project. Further information can be obtained by contacting Mayor Mickey Wright at (801)-599-6037.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify Mayor Wright at 75 E. 100 N., Torrey, Utah at least three days prior to the hearing. Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may call Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1-888-346-3162.

Published on the State of Utah’s Public Meeting Notice Website – www.utah.gov/pmn on November 12, 2024 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 14, 2024 NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE CHANGE BICKNELL TOWN The Bicknell Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following: Proposed Change: Conditional use change from Residential Agricultural to Commercial Residential.

Intended Use: Making an addition to the original house to make a Mental Health Office and Administrative Offices Change Requested by: Wayne Community Health Centers Inc. Address and Legal Description: 128 S. 300 W. Any comment you would like to make must be made in writing or at a public hearing on November 19, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Bicknell Town Hall.

Send comments to: Ellen Anderson, Planning and Zoning ellenbicknellutah@gmail.com PO Box 96 Bicknell, Utah 84715 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 7 & 14, 2024 PUBLIC NOTICE OF BASIC TELEPHONE SERVICE SC BROADBAND SC Broadband is designated as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier by meeting the guidelines of the Federal Communications Commission and the Utah Public Service Commission. SC Broadband has offered quality and reliable telephone service for over 70 years.

We understand basic service can be a fundamental aspect of everyday life.

Basic service from SC Broadband includes: • Lifeline Telephone service with unlimited local usage* • Touch tone capability • Voice grade access to the public switched network • Access to emergency services (including enhanced 911) • Access to operator services, interexchange carriers and directory assistance • One complimentary directory listing SC Broadband is proud to offer basic service to all members in our serving territory. The rate for residential basic service is $18.00 monthly and our rate for business basic service is $26.00 monthly. Low income individuals may be eligible for Lifeline telephone assistance, which provides discounts from these basic rates. Lifeline members also have toll blocking availability, which lets customers block outgoing long distance calls free of charge.

In addition to the above monthly rates, a $6.50 Federal Subscriber Line Charge applies to residential and business lines, and $9.20 for a business with more than one line. An Access Recovery Charge of $3.00 applies to residential and business with one or more than lines. For Lifeline members, the $6.50 charge is paid entirely by the Federal Universal Service Fund. The service is not transferable, only eligible customers may enroll in the program, and proof of eligibility may be necessary for enrollment. The program is limited to one discount per household, applied towards either wireline, internet or wireless service.

To find out more about the Lifeline program please visit www.lifelinesupport.org. You may also contact the Federal Communications Commission at 888-225-5322 or 800-234-9473.

If you have any questions or would like to become a customer of SC Broadband, please contact us at 435263-0000 or online at SCBroadband.com. *Additional charges may apply for any incurred toll calls or ancillary services.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 14, 2024

BOARD VACANCY LOA TOWN Loa Town Board has one position to fill for a Loa Town board member. Interested applicants must be a fulltime resident and reside inside Loa Town limits. This position is an appointed position until the next election. Please turn in a resume and brief explanation of why you would want to be on the town board to the Loa Town Office no later than December 9, 2024, by 5 p.m. We will contact all applicants for an interview to be held at the board’s regularly scheduled meeting on December 12, 2024. If you need more information, please contact Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160 or 435-616-2643.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2024 PUBLIC HEARING ON UPDATES TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 2023-10-05 LOA TOWN PLANNING COMMISSION Loa Town Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an updates to the existing subdivision ordinance no 2023-10-05, just prior to its regularly scheduled meeting on December 5, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Loa Town Hall at 80 W. Center. All public is welcome to attend. If you have any questions, contact Michelle or Jeanette at 435-836-2160.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 14 & 21, 2024 DECEMBER 5 MEETING TIME CHANGE LOA TOWN PLANNING COMMISSION Loa Town Planning Commission held on December 5, 2024, will be held at 6:30 p.m. instead of 6:00 p.m., so that a public hearing can be held at 6 p.m. for the updates made to the subdivision ordinance. If you would like to be on the agenda, please contact Jeanette or Michelle at 435836-2160 by Tuesday, December 3 before 5 p.m. Meeting is held at the Loa Town Hall at 80 W. Center, Loa. All public is welcome to attend.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 14 & 21, 2024 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States at the time of the sale, “at the steps of 55 S. Main, Panguitch, UT,” on December 4, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. on said day, for the purpose of foreclosing a trust deed dated June 30, 2020, and executed by 7777 LLC, a Utah limited liability company, as Trustor(s) in favor of Norma J. Meyers, Trustee of the Meyers Family Trust, dated 2/9/2004, as Beneficiary, covering the following real property located in Garfield County: The Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter; The Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter; Lot 3; The South half of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter; The Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter and the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 4 Township 36 South Range 4 West Salt Lake Base and Meridian. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property. Tax Parcel No.: 15-00750203: TCD-203 The address of the property is purported to be 3695 W. Miles Meadow Parkway, Bryce Canyon, Utah 84764.

The undersigned disclaims liability for any error in the address. The current Beneficiary of the Trust Deed is Norma J. Meyers, Trustee of the Meyers Family Trust, dated February 9, 2004, and the record of owner of the property as of the recording of the notice of default is reported to be A & E Development, LLC. Bidders must be prepared to tender to the trustee, VendorTrak Title Insurance Agency, LLC, $10,000.00 at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by noon the day following the sale and deliverable to: VendorTrak Title Insurance Agency, LLC, 20 North Main, Suite 300, St. George, Utah 84770. Both payments must be in the form of a cashier’s check or money order and made payable to VendorTrak Title Insurance Agency, LLC, cash and Bank “Official Checks” are not acceptable. A trustee’s deed will be made available to the successful bidder within three business days following receipt of the bid amount. The sale is made without any warranty whatsoever, including but not limited to any warranty as to title, liens possession, taxes, encumbrances, or condition of the property.

The sale is subject to a workout reinstatement, payoff, sale cancellation or postponement, incorrect bidding instructions, bankruptcy, or any other circumstance of which the trustee is unaware. In the event any of the foregoing apply, the sale will be void and the successful bidder’s funds will be returned without any liability to the trustee or beneficiary for interest or any other damages.

Notice is hereby given that Vendortrak Title Insurance Agency, LLC, is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for the purpose, and that the debt may be disputed.

VendorTrak Title Insurance Agency, LLC - 20 North Main, Suite 300 - St. George, Utah 84770 (435) 652-5101 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 31 and NOVEMBER 7 & 14, 2024

GARKANE WILDLAND FIRE MITIGATION PLAN REVISIONS The Wildland Fire Mitigation Plan of Garkane Energy Cooperative is the cooperative’s strategic approach to mitigating the risks posed by wildland fires in the cooperative’s territory. Garkane has a state approved plan in place and now seeking to make a few revisions. Garkane is seeking public comments regarding the plan, if you would like to review the plan and make comments, please contact, Neal.brown@garkane.com by November 15, 2024.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 7 & 14, 2024 PUBLIC NOTICE GARKANE ENERGY COOPERATIVE Garkane Energy Cooperative is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to supply a (minimum) threeman crew, service truck/transportation, excavating and compaction equipment, and crew URD conduit installation tools to work under the direction of a Garkane journeyman line foremen to install replacement conduits on portions of Garkane’s underground distribution system in and around Kanab, Utah. Reach out to Justin.miller@ garkane.com for questions.

The full RFP can be viewed at https://garkaneenergy.com/bidsservices Deadline to apply is November 14, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 14, 2024 NOTICE OF REZONING & ORDINANCE PLANNING MEETING CANNONVILLLE TOWN A public rezoning & planning meeting for the Town of Cannonville, Utah will be held Wednesday, November 20th, at 5 p.m., Cannonville Town Offices/Conference Room. Please plan to attend.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 31 and NOVEMBER 7 & 14, 2024 NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Dec. 4, 2024 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) 61-3529 (a52261): Wallace Andrew and Melinda Kay Sommerville, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.45712 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles north of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3530 (a52262): Wallace Andrew and Melinda Kay Sommerville, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.45712 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles north of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3531 (a52263): Wallace Andrew and Melinda Kay Sommerville, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.45712 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles north of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3532 (a52264): Wallace Andrew and Melinda Kay Sommerville, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.45712 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles north of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3533 (a52265): Wallace Andrew and Melinda Kay Sommerville, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.45712 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles north of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3534 (a52266): Wallace Andrew and Melinda Kay Sommerville, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.45712 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles north of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. 61-3535 (a52267): Wallace Andrew and Melinda Kay Sommerville, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.45712 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles north of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. KANE COUNTY EXTENSION(S) 61-2842 (a36804): Kane County Water Conservancy District is/are filing an extension for 0.227 cfs OR 163.93 ac-ft. from groundwater (Long Valley Junction) for MUNICIPAL: In Kane County Water Conservancy District.

WAYNE COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5544 (A84450): Walter- John Kelly Revocable Living Trust propose(s) using 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (7 miles south of Grover) for DOMESTIC. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 7 & 14, 2024

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Wildlife Tool: With this new tool, the public will have

access to comprehensive Utah plant and wildlife information all in one place, in an easy-to-navigate format. Even if you aren’t a developer, conservationist, or land-use planner, it’s a fun tool that allows users to learn more about the interesting wildlife and plant species found in Utah.

—Maeve Stevens, DWR Natural Heritage Program Coordinator

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for research and other authoritative information about Utah’s wildlife and plant species.

The new tool provides geographic analysis and promotes improved wildlife planning efforts and environmental reviews by offering better access to data earlier in the decision-making process for various development and other land projects in Utah. In addition to giving information about various wildlife and plant species, the tool also provides mitigation recommendations and important site and landscape context for areas being considered for alternate designations and devel-

opment.

“Utah has an abundance of remarkable plants and wildlife, and project planners and developers had requested a way to incorporate considerations for wildlife early into their project planning,” DWR Impact Analysis Biologist Jess Kinross said. “This new tool provides resource specialists, industry, developers and others with the ability to make data-driven decisions and to prevent impacts to wildlife and their habitat by providing them with crucial information early in their project planning and development. Having an understanding of wildlife and their needed resources in project areas will provide the opportunity to avoid, minimize and miti-

gate impacts to our native species, which is a win for everyone involved.”

The online tool can be found on the DWR website and works best on a desktop. The tool allows users to perform a dynamic analysis of a land area using the map interface or to generate a static analysis of an area as a PDF file.

Instructions on how to use the tool can be found on the DWR website.

“With this new tool, the public will have access to comprehensive Utah plant and wildlife information all in one place, in an easy-to-navigate format,” DWR Natural Heritage Program Coordinator Maeve Stevens said. “Even if you aren’t a developer, conservationist, or land-use planner, it’s a fun tool that allows users to learn more about the interesting wildlife and plant species found in Utah."

The tool was funded by industry associations and several conservation groups, including: • Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife • Mule Deer Foundation • Wild Sheep Foundation • National Wild Turkey Federation • The Species Protection Account • Pittman-Robertson funding —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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International Campaign Founded on Conservation and Stewardship Initiatives Plants Trees in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY The Utah Office of Tourism, in partnership with French tour operator Comptoir Des Voyages and Utah-based non-profit TreeUtah, have launched a comprehensive international marketing campaign to promote visitor education initiatives and preserve and protect Utah’s treasured places.

This campaign is a multi-year commitment to long-term sustainable actions. It promotes responsible exploration of Utah and utilizes booking donations to plant trees in Utah.

For every booking Comptoir Des Voyages makes in Utah, they donate $35 to Tree Utah.

The partnership complements the tour operators' dedication to reducing carbon emissions, promoting responsible tourism, and diversifying experiences to support local communities in the destinations they promote.

Forever Mighty® is the public-facing initiative to accomplish the goals of the Utah Office of Tour-

ism's Red Emerald Strategic Plan. The Forever Mighty® initiative encourages travelers to explore Utah thoughtfully and safely by being well-prepared, aware of Utah’s delicate ecosystems, and engaged with the local communities they are visiting. Forever Mighty also aims to inspire residents, visitors, businesses, and stakeholders to preserve and enrich Utah through advocacy, ambassadorship, and stewardship opportunities.

This campaign is in addition to a similar partnership the Utah Office of Tourism has executed with German Tour Operator America Unlimited.

The campaign with America Unlimited, launched in 2022, focuses on visitor education, tree planting in Utah, and a reforestation project in Germany.

About TreeUtah TreeUtah is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.

Our mission is to improve Utah’s quality of life for present and future generations by enhancing the en-

vironment through tree planting, stewardship, and education. To fulfill this mission, we seek to educate our community about the environmental and social benefits that trees provide. Trees improve our quality of life in multiple ways. Trees renew our air supply by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. The amount of oxygen produced by one acre of trees equals the amount consumed by 18 people annually. Trees lower air temperatures by releasing water vapor through their leaves and shade trees can make buildings up to 20 degrees cooler. Trees also improve water quality by slowing and filtering rainwater, as well as protecting aquifers.

These are just a few of the benefits that trees bring to our communities. TreeUtah has planted over 400K trees with the help of more than 185K volunteers and donors around Utah. Learn more at Tree Utah.

—Utah Office of Tourism

Free Testing: Prediabetes happens when blood sugar

levels are higher than normal but not enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. With simple lifestyle changes, prediabetic people can reverse the path to type 2 diabetes, which is why getting screened and tested is so important.

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swuhealth.gov/diabetes). If you score a five or above and have never been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes before, call your nearest health department office (see numbers below) and make an appointment to get a free A1C test. An

A1C is a finger-prick blood test that shows if you’re in the normal, prediabetic, or diabetic range. You’ll be provided with information on what to do next, depending on your results. After November 30, A1C tests at the health department will return to their original cost of $25.

Health Department of-

fices: • St. George: 435-9862557 • Cedar City: 435-5862437 • Kanab: 435-644-2537 • Beaver: 435-438-2482 • Panguitch: 435-6768800 —Southwest Utah Public Health Department

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C l a s s i f i e d ads

To place your ad, call 435-826-4400 or email snapshot@live.com

Classified ads start at just $7.50 per week for 25 words or less.

SENIOR CENTER MENUS

HELP WANTED

PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140 Suggested donation $4.00 60 & older, $10.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot.

Meals include milk & bread.

Tues. Nov. 19th

Wed. Nov. 20th

Thurs. Nov. 21st

Chicken Fettucine w/ Alfredo Sauce, Italian Vegetables, Salad, Fruit, Strawberry Cake

Patty Melt on Rye Bread, Broccoli, Macaroni Salad, Pears, Magic Bars

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

NOTE: PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND CALL AHEAD. The kitchen staff work diligently to prepare a good dinner, and a head count helps them prepare enough for everyone.

Bryce Valley Senior Lunches at the BRYCE VALLEY Senior Center TUES Nov. 19th WED Nov. 20th THURS Nov. 21st

Cheeseburgers, French Fries, Green Beans, Lettuce, Tomato, Peaches, Cake Roast Turkey, Potatoes & Gravy, Stuffing, Yams, Salad Bar, Pumpkin Cake Cheeseburger Soup, Salad Bar, Tropical Fruit, Cake

Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666 All meals are served with milk & bread. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors and $10 for those under 60 years of age.

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.

Nov. 19th

French Dip Sandwich, Fries, Salad Bar, Mandarin Oranges, Scotcheroos

Wed. Nov. 20th

Vegetable Beef Soup, Salad Bar, Cheese Rolls, Pumpkin Cake

Thurs.

Nov. 21st

Tator Tot Casserole w/ Veggies, Wheat Bread, Pineapple, Rice Pudding

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 is $4.00, and under 60 is $10.00

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

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

Loa Town

Full-Time Maintenance Person Needed: Application Deadline, Nov. 14, 2024

Loa Town is looking to hire a full time maintenance person to care for the town.

Individual must be self-motivated and willing to do several different jobs. Individual must become a certified water operator. Job pay is dependent upon experience. Job includes full benefits: health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) plans.

The deadline to turn in an application for this job is November 14, 2024 by 5 p.m.

You may pick up an application at the Loa Town Office at 80 W. Center or contact Michelle Brian or Jeanette Taylor at 435-836-2160 for more information.

MEETINGS

Escalante AA Meeting

Winter schedule: Tues. & Fri. at 6pm Call 435-676-3653 All meetings are closed discussion

sudoku Answers for this week

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

SERVICES

When in Need, There are Resources in Wayne & Garfield Cos.

SERVICES

For Victims of Domestic Violence, Rape, and Sexual Assault Canyon Creek Services Emergency Safehouse 435-865-7443 Mobile Team 435-233-5732 New Horizons Crisis Center 145 East 100 North, Richfield Office Hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Shelter is open 24 hrs, 7 days a week Phone Number 435-896-9294

Counseling Services Central Utah Counseling Richfield Office 255 S Main Street, Richfield Office Hours 435-896-8236 24 Hour Emergency Service 877-469-2822 Southwest Behavioral Health Center 601 E Center Street, Panguitch 435-676-8176 24 Hour Emergency Service 800-574-6763 Wayne Community Health Center 128 South 300 West Bicknell, 84715 435-425-3744 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988

Position Announcements

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring for the following positions. For the application process and description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers Para-Professionals/Aides at All Schools Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers SALARY: Please see 2024-2025 Garfield County School Districts Classified, District Office, and Certified Salary Schedules on the district website.

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

Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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

Announcement of Position Paraprofessional

Wayne School District is accepting applications for the following position: Paraprofessional Wayne High School - Wayne School District is accepting applications for a paraprofessional to work with our Special Education Department.

Applicants will be required to work closely under teacher supervision with individual students or small groups of students. You will be performing a variety of tasks relating to the physical and instructional needs of students in a classroom setting, assisting with the implementation of instructional programs, including self-help and behavior management, as well as, instruction, and provide assistance to teachers in various capacities as assigned.

Candidates must have the following skills: good communication, conflict resolution, professionalism, and help to establish an educational climate that facilitates student success and academic achievement.

Interested individuals may fill out a written application at Wayne School District Office, or found on our website at www.waynesd.org. Applications for any positions may be submitted in person or electronically to Jennifer.batty@waynesd.org.

CLOSING DATE: November 18 Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications.

Animal Care Support

Position: Animal Care Support (full-time) Pay and Benefits: $17-19/hr. PTO for holidays, vacation available after 3 months. Flexible hours.

Duties include: • Assist with care of dogs and cats, including feeding, cleaning, socializing and play time, and monitoring/recordkeeping.

• Adherence to safety protocols, including isolation and medical administration.

• Use of Google Drive and Gingr and ShelterLuv software.

• Assist in the visibility of adoptable animals (e.g. photos, videos, writeups).

• Attend ongoing training on animal behavior, animal care, and safety procedures.

• This position involves lifting, bending, cleaning, and occasional carrying of items.

Preferred skills and qualifications: • Familiarity with the humane handling of dogs and cats.

• Customer relations, including phone etiquette, friendliness, and conflict management.

• Interest in learning new skills.

• Familiarity with email, Google Drive and Spreadsheets, and Zoom.

• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays.

To apply: Send a cover letter and resume to admin@colorcountryanimalwelfare.org by December 6, 2024.

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