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Wayne Design by BVHS Senior Kiersten Pancruzio Selected County as 2023 GCSD Christmas Card Contest Winner Commission
Boulder Town Council
by Amiee Maxwell
by Tessa Barkan
Dec. 4, 2023
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WAYNE CO. - The December 4, 2023, Wayne County Commission meeting began with the general election canvass. Overall, 882 ballots were counted, which is about 45% of registered voters in the county. No one voted on the machines, and one provisional ballot was counted. The county received ten ballots missing postmarks or postmarked after election days. The commission approved the canvass. Next, the Loa Town Council was invited to discuss the appraisal of the Loa Civic Center. Currently, both the county and town own portions of the center. The portion of the land that Wayne County owns is valued at $9,000, the additional land that Loa Town owns is valued at $12,500, and the value of the building, which the county owns, is valued at $303,500, for a total
BOULDER - The December Boulder Town Council meeting began with department reports. A plat map of the cemetery is now available on the town website and in the town hall. The landfill continues to fill quickly, and the Town will talk to the County about expanding the available land. Local businesses are forming a Business Association. Tree City has an initiative to plant 10,000 trees. The Planning Commission (PC) is working on state changes to the subdivision ordinance, and ways to preserve attainable housing and open space. PC Secretary Peg Smith’s last meeting will be this month, and she was thanked for her nineteen years of service in this role. A review of Robert’s Rules was provided. When
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Courtesy Garfield County School District
The Garfield County School District (GCSD) Board selected the entry by Kiersten Pancruzio, a senior at Bryce Valley High School, as the winning submission in the annual Christmas card design contest. From left to right: Jeff Brinkerhoff, principal of Bryce Valley High School; Kiersten Pancruzio, senior at Bryce Valley High School; Kara Syrett, BVHS art teacher; John Dodds, Superintendent of Garfield County School District BRYCE - The Garfield County School District (GCSD) Board selected the entry by Kiersten Pancruzio, a senior at Bryce Valley High School, as the
Lex de Azevedo’s Christian Choir Presents 'A Musical Christmas'
Courtesy Ronda Thompson
Lex de Azevedo’s Christian Choir will present "A Musical Christmas"—a free community event—on December 15 and 16 at 7:00 p.m. at 174 N. 400 E. in Panguitch. PANGUITCH - Lex de Azevedo’s Christian Choir will present "A Musical Christmas"—a free community event—on December 15 and 16 at 7:00 p.m. at 174 N. 400 E. in Panguitch. Additional performances will take place December 17 at 7:00 p.m. at 2830 W. Cody Dr. in Ce-
dar City, and on December 18 at 7:00 p.m. at 725 S. 1100 W. in Cedar City. The program features Christmas musical arrangements by Lex de Azevedo, and a choir of volunteers from Panguitch, Escalante, Musical Christmas Cont'd on A3
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winning submission in the annual Christmas card design contest, which is open to all Garfield County students. Kiersten was presented with a $100 Amazon
gift card to reward her efforts. On behalf of the District staff and patrons, we would like to congratulate Kiersten. Kiersten's design will be sent to all GCSD
employees and every school district in the state as Garfield County School District's Christmas card. —Garfield County School District
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Intermountain Health Award of Excellence Given to Providers at Garfield Memorial
BCNP Seeks Comment for Online Private Stock Reservation Proposal BRYCE - Riding a horse or mule along the trails of Bryce Canyon National Park is an unforgettable and increasingly popular experience. To improve visitor service and trip planning, the park is proposing to manage private stock reservations online through Recreation.gov. This change would require riders bringing private stock into Bryce Canyon to pay a $1 processing fee per reservation. The park is seeking public comment on this proposed change until Dec. 31, 2023. Since 2015, private Stock Reservations Cont'd on B4
Courtesy Intermountain Health
Providers at the Intermountain Garfield Memorial Clinic were recently recognized for providing exceptional care in clinical quality and patient experience in 2022. PANGUITCH - Providers at the Intermountain Garfield Memorial Clinic were recently recognized for providing exceptional care in clinical quality and patient
experience in 2022. Garfield Memorial is the only clinic in the Intermountain system where every provider from 2022 received this award. (One provider, Mindy Pe-
terson, started practicing in 2023 and wasn’t yet eligible for the award.) Award of Excellence Cont'd on B4
UPCOMING EVENTS... Santa is Coming to Wayne County
December 16
2023 Bryce Canyon Christmas Bird Count December 16
Fremont, Loa, Lyman, Bicknell and Torrey
Meet at 8 AM go.NPS.gov/BryceBirdCount
Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.
—Edith Sitwell
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Looking for a Holiday Gift Idea? Buy a Fishing/Hunting License or Cover the Registration Fee for a Fishing/Hunting Challenge
Courtesy Tonya Kieffer-Selby
For the holidays, surprise your friends or family with a Utah fishing or hunting license, or by paying for their registration fee for a hunting or fishing challenge. expire next April, you can buy a license extension for them now. The extension will keep their license valid for one, two, three, four or five years from the day the license was supposed to expire. Please be aware, however, that a license extension may be bought only for a license that will expire within six months from the day you buy the extension. For example, if a license doesn’t expire until November 2024, the soonest you can buy an extension for it is June 2024, six months before it expires. Utah resident license costs are as follows: • Combination license (ages 14-17): $20 • Combination license (ages 18-64): $44 • Combination license (age 65 and older): $35 • Fishing license (ages 1213): $5 • Fishing license (ages 1417): $16 • Fishing license (ages 1864): $40 • Fishing license (age 65 and older): $31 • Hunting license (age 13 and under): $11 • Hunting license (ages 14-17): $16 • Hunting license (ages 18-64): $40 • Hunting license (age 65 and older): $31 Gift givers should also note that hunting and combination licenses do not include a deer or elk permit and do not allow someone to hunt deer or elk. Hunt-
ers can apply for a 2024 general-season buck deer permit starting March 21, 2024. General-season elk permits will be available, on a first-come, first-served basis, starting in July. Utah Cutthroat Slam Another great gift idea for the angler in your life is a registration fee for the Utah Cutthroat Slam. The goal of the slam is for anglers to catch each of the four native Utah cutthroat trout—Bonneville, Colorado River, Bear River and Yellowstone—in their historic ranges. Registration costs $20 for adults and $10 for youth, and you can register online. All but $1 of the registration cost is dedicated to conservation projects throughout the state that help native cutthroat trout. The slam can provide a fun challenge and a great way to get outdoors. Waterfowl Slam If you have an avid hunter in your life, consider gifting them the opportunity to add an extra challenge for their hunting season. Hunters earn one of the Utah Waterfowl Slams by completing different requirements, such as harvesting a group of species in a certain time period or location. There are currently ten waterfowl slams with different levels of difficulty, so you can find a variety of fun, unique challenges. Along with trying something new, hunters who complete the slams
can also earn colorful, collectible leg bands. The entry fee for the waterfowl slams is $20 for hunters 18 years of age or older or $10 for hunters 17 years of age or younger. You can pay for the entry fee online or at any available license agent. The money earned from the slam is used to complete habitat-improvement projects on waterfowl management areas across the state. Upland Game Slam Similar to the waterfowl slams, hunters can complete the eight Utah Upland Game Slams by harvesting the required amount of the target species. Each one is designed to give you an extra challenge while you're hunting, as well as the opportunity to earn a commemorative, collectible coin. The entry fee is $20 for hunters 18 years of age or older, or $10 for hunters 17 years of age or younger. You can pay for the entry fee on the DWR website or at available license agents. Funds earned from the slams help pay for upland game habitat projects, which have improved multiple sites and allowed DWR biologists to establish upland species in new areas across the state. So, if you are having a hard time finding stocking stuffers this holiday season, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
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Let’s Talk About Terrorism!
…And sadly now we see Commissioner Tebb’s using “terrorist” language in County Commissioner meetings. The FBI defines domestic terrorism as, “violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or groups to further ideological goals stemming from domestic influences.” Note that VIOLENT is the first word, CRIMINAL the second. And at the same time, Commissioner Pollock is wondering why these “terrorists” don’t show up to our meetings? Would you come to a School Board meeting if you were publicly described by multiple members of the Board as a “scum of the planet?" Un-
likely, because there’s no talking to crazy. You can say what you want as a private citizen, but letting such inaccurate vitriol out of your mouth as a public leader is shameful. A democracy requires functional dialog between differing viewpoints, and you are very clearly shutting the door on any functional dialog by grossly and inappropriately mislabeling those who are following perfectly peaceful and legal avenues to effect change as violent hellions. Instead of horrific violence, these “terror groups” have left us alone to engage our own perfectly peaceful and legal avenues to effect change. But this isn’t re-
motely surprising because they aren’t “terror groups” in any sense of the word— we are ALL members of a peaceful democracy and we are ALL appropriately acting in accordance with its principles. And we should ALL be accurately labeled and commended for ensuring these peaceful principles remain intact at ALL times in ALL public discourse. Especially by our elected officials. To do anything otherwise is explicitly anti-democratic. On that note, you know what currently fills the FBI’s terrorism news feed? January 6th convictions. Josh Ellis, Boulder
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SALT LAKE CITY While some people may not be thinking about hunting or fishing during December, there are still plenty of opportunities to do both this time of year. So why not surprise your friends or family with a Utah fishing or hunting license for Christmas or by paying for their registration fee for a hunting or fishing challenge! They make thoughtful presents, are easy to buy and can be used year-round. Along with ice fishing, Utah also offers several hunts during the winter months. Hunts for cottontail rabbit, chukar and gray (Hungarian) partridge, snowshoe hare and the fall general-season turkey hunt run through most of the winter, so the recipient of the gift could use it immediately if they wanted to. Annual Utah fishing and hunting licenses are 365-day licenses, so the license is valid starting the day you buy it, and they can start using it immediately. Buying a hunting or fishing license online is the easiest way to get one. However, you can also buy a fishing or hunting license at one of the six Utah Division of Wildlife Resources offices or from any fishing and hunting license agent across Utah. Combination licenses—which allow the license holder to fish and hunt small game—are also available at the same locations and on the website. “Hunting and fishing are some of the most incredible ways to experience the beautiful outdoors of Utah because you get to explore an area in ways you likely wouldn’t otherwise,” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Licensing Coordinator Lindy Varney said. “A combination license is the gift that keeps on giving because you can use it year-round for the different seasons of fishing and hunting. It’s a great way to spend time with your loved ones and to make unforgettable memories.” To buy a license for someone, you need some of their information, including: • Name • Approximate height and weight • Eye color • Hair color • Date of birth • Mailing address • Phone number If you buy a license online, you can have it mailed to you so you can wrap it and give it as a gift, or the license can be mailed directly to the person you’re buying it for. It usually takes about ten days for a license to arrive in the mail, so order one early if you want it to arrive in time for Christmas. If the person you’re buying the license for is 18 years of age or older, instead of buying a oneyear license, you also have the option of buying a license that’s valid for up to five years. If the person you’re buying for already has a license, you can extend the period of time when their current license is valid. For example, if the person you’d like to buy for has a license that will
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Ask an Expert Tackle Holiday Cleaning Early for Peace of Mind by Kathy Riggs, Utah State University Extension Professor The holidays can take a toll on your home with baking, preparing larger meals, entertaining guests, wrapping gifts, having more of everyone’s “stuff” around, and entertaining energetic kids home on holiday break. To reduce cleaning stress during the holidays, consider a November “practice run” to clean bathrooms, rugs, carpets, kitchen cabinets, bedding, the refrigerator, etc. Then you can determine how long it takes, if you have the supplies you need, and if there are things you need to buy. This preparation will help stave off budget strain and perhaps introduce more efficient ways to manage tasks before your home becomes a holiday hub. Consider these suggestions for preholiday cleaning and organizing. 1. Sort through holiday decorations. Check now for items that have been loved by your family, but are no longer used and are taking up space. These could be donated to make someone else’s holiday bright. If you plan to downsize, reorganize, replace, or re-gift, now is a great time to do it. Be aware that many thrift stores will not accept holiday decorations post-holiday. (They don’t want to store decorations until next year any more than you do!) 2. Prepare guest bedrooms. If you have a guest room or a space such as a hide-a-bed in the office, cleaning now may reveal things that need to be removed, stored, or replaced, including blankets and pillows. Changing sheets and cleaning rooms now means you won’t have to do it later when things have become hectic. If you want clean towels and bedding to smell extra fresh for guests, tumble them in the dryer for a few minutes with a dryer sheet. 3. Prepare the guest
bathroom. If family members use it regularly, it likely gets cleaned often, but would you like to change out, launder, deep clean, retire, or replace items? You may not need to replace towels or a shower curtain, but you may consider purchasing a holiday-scented room freshener, soap, or shampoo and conditioner. 4. Check serving dishes and tableware. Most people don’t regularly use their best dishes and silverware. However, to add to the holiday festivities, you
may consider it. Wash them by hand or in the dishwasher (if they are dishwasher safe) to remove built-up dust. And don’t forget the goblets! Cleaning and preparing your home now will give you peace of mind amid the flurry of the holidays. Being clean and organized pre-holidays will also make it easier to clean up when the season is over. For more tips on holiday cleanup, stain removal, etc., visit the American Cleaning Institute website.
Musical Christmas:
The program features Christmas musical arrangements by Lex de Azevedo, and a choir of volunteers from Panguitch, Escalante, Hatch, Tropic, Bryce Canyon City, Parowan, and Cedar City. A children’s choir will also present numbers at each location. the famous King Family Singers that had a weekly television show back in the 60s. Also featured in the program will be special guest artist Greg Knell. A familiar face throughout southern Utah theater, Knell’s past roles include Jamie (The Last Five Years), Anatoly (Chess), Jesus (Jesus Courtesy Ronda Thompson Christ Superstar), PerLex de Azevedo’s Christian cy (The Scarlet PimChoir will present "A Musi- pernel), Capt. Phoebus cal Christmas" on December (The Hunchback of 15 in Panguitch. Greg Knell Notre Dame), Frankie (above) will be a featured (Forever Plaid), and artist in the program. Sky Masterson (Guys and Dolls). He is a member Musical Christmas of the St. George Chamber Cont'd from A1 Singers and a former BYU Hatch, Tropic, Bryce Can- Young Ambassador. Greg yon City, Parowan, and Ce- lives in Ivins, Utah, with dar City. A children’s choir his wife and five children. will also present numbers A nativity exhibit of at each location. over 300 nativities will also Lex de Azevedo is a be on display in Panguitch former Hollywood music as part of "The Musical composer, arranger, con- Christmas." Exhibit hours ductor, and producer who is are Friday, December 15, most known for Saturday’s from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Warrior, The Swan Prin—Ronda Thompson | cess, and Where the Red Lex de Azevedo’s Fern Grows, just to name Christian Choir a few. Azevedo was part of
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What is a Living Trust? by Jeffery J. McKenna The use of a revocable trust (sometimes referred to as a “living trust” or “family trust”) to plan one’s estate has become very popular. Despite the popularity of the revocable trust, revocable trusts are not without their potential problems. First, it is important to understand that there is no definitive answer as to whether a trust is necessary. Another estate planner explained that asking whether a revocable trust is good or bad is like asking whether a wrench is good or bad. It depends on what you are trying to accomplish. A trust is just an estate planing tool. Whether it is good or bad depends on your needs and desires. Although there are many factors to consider in determining whether a revocable trust is right for you, here are a few of the more significant factors: 1. Avoiding Probate. It is true that a properly funded trust avoids probate. If the goal of the client is to avoid probate, it is critical that the trust be properly funded. To "properly fund" a trust, title to all assets and beneficiary designations for insurance policies and retirement accounts must be reviewed. A properly funded trust avoids probate because the owner of the assets (generally termed the trustor, settlor, grantor or
trustmaker in the trust document) conveys ownership from him or herself (in his or her individual capacity) to him or herself as trustee of his or her trust. Probate is avoided because for "probate purposes" the deceased person does not own assets but rather the trustee of the trust owns the assets. It is critical to understand that a revocable trust only avoids probate if the assets have been properly transferred to the trust. 2. Out of State Property. A revocable trust is especially useful if you own real estate in another state. Real estate in another state generally requires a probate proceeding in that state. If you live in one state but own real estate in another state, your beneficiaries may be required to commence multiple probate proceedings. This situation can be avoided through the use of a revocable trust. 3. Avoiding Court Appointed Conservatorship. A properly drafted trust should provide for the management of trust assets in the event the person contributing the property to the trust becomes incapacitated. This would avoid the need for a court appointed conservator for financial matters. In conclusion, a revocable trust is an important estate planning tool. Depending on your individual situation and desires, you may decide to use a revo-
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NOW WITH RICHFIELD AND PANGUITCH OFFICES TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AROUND THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 25 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna. com or visit the firm’s website at WWW.BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM, he would enjoy hearing from you. Additionally, you can RSVP to attend one of his FREE Estate Planning Seminars in Richfield, at 159 North Main Street, every Third Thursday. cable trust as your principal estate planning tool. As in all estate planning decisions, being educated about your choices is key in deciding whether a revocable trust is right for you.
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Little Johnny came in from the backyard sobbing. His mother asked "What's the matter?" "Dad was fixing the fence and hit his thumb with the hammer," he said through his tears. "That's not so serious," his mother said, "and a big boy like you shouldn't cry about that. Why didn't you just laugh?" "I did!" cried Johnny.
Inheritance
A man in a bar sees a friend at a table, drinking by himself. Approaching the friend, he comments, "You look terrible. What's the problem?" "My mother died in August," he said, "and left me $25,000." "Gee, that's tough," he replied. "Then in September," the friend continued, "my father died, leaving me $90,000." "Wow. Two parents gone in two months. No wonder you're depressed." "Then last month, my aunt died and left me $15,000." "Three close family members lost in three months? How sad." "Then this month," continued the friend, "absolutely nothing!"
Camping
An uneducated father with his educated son went for a camping they set up a tent and slept. Father gets up after sometime and asks his son, "What can you see in the sky?" His son says, "I can see many stars." His father asks, "What does it resemble?" His son replies, "There are many planets." His father then beats on his sons head and says, "Someone has stolen our tent!"
Grounded
Growing up, my parents never grounded me unless they were really, really mad. I can remember the first time they caught me drinking under age. Mom freaked out and grounded me for a month, but I guess that was a reasonable response for a parent of a second grader.
PUNishment
What do you call a snail that isn’t moving? An escar-stay.
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32. Declare invalid 33. Like 1950s style, today 34. *"The Eras Tour" star 36. Balkan native 38. St. Louis attraction 42. Hindu garment 45. Combining two forms 49. What kneecap and leech have in common 51. Airbnb offering 54. Northernmost land, to the ancients 56. a.k.a. adobar or carne de vinha d'alhos 57. Lion's share 58. Beyond natural, in U.K. 59. Steak preference 60. Days, in Havana 61. *Showtime's "____: The Aftermath" 62. Certain social media message 63. A third of thrice 64. Infantry's last rows 67. *____-AFTRA Solution on B5
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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Winter is sure in the air, but all of the snow is going up to the north, with many of the ski resorts receiving 4” of snow. Winter is still a couple of weeks away, but it is really cold. Brian Head is open, but it has mostly manmade snow. Well, we got through the hardest part of the end of the year, with Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Santa being here. To all who make these events happen, thank you! This last weekend, there was something new. Panguitch hosted the first Cruizin' Old 89 Christmas Car Show, with the Christmas Car Light Parade on Friday night. The fire department and the EMTs added some more light to the parade. This is new, but many events in other cities have started out slow, but now, they have really big parades. On Saturday, we had another event with the first ever Christmas Car
show. There were about 25 vehicles there, and most everyone received a trophy. It was a fun event that needed more folks to come and see all of the artwork that was there. All of the money that was raised at the show goes to the Sub for Santa fund. Again, thank you! This year’s home tour was really something to behold, with many very interesting homes being on the tour. I hope you didn’t miss it. Pat said that it was great, and that there were some new AirBnBs that were really well done and some big, highly decorated homes that really got you into the spirit. Thanks to the homeowners. It is a lot of work. However, they have their homes ready for the Christmas season now, and the rest of us are a little slow. Many thanks to the Panguitch 1st Ward Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
Bryce Canyon National Park Saturday, December 16 at 8 a.m.
day Saints for their great food for the funeral of Adela Dickenson (Pat's sister). Last Sunday, the Church had a rededication of the St. George Temple before a packed Stake Center crowd. It was a wonderful ceremony, and it should take some pressure off of the Cedar City Temple. Many of the churches in town are having a Christmas dinner, so check out when they are. You don’t have to be a member to come and have a great meal. The Baptist Church has a new minister, and he is young. Come on out and welcome him to Panguitch. Many of their members do most of the cleaning and take care of their church. They have been doing that for many years and could use some help. With Christmas approaching, you can still get a Sub for Santa list. Call Pat at (676-2418) or Elaine at (676-2403). The Sub for Santa program has been going on for many years. Our gratitude goes out to all of those faithful Santa helpers. We have one more event this year, and it will be the Panguitch's annual New Year’s Eve party. It will be at the Triple C Arena and will cost $5.00. There will be games for all and some entertainment. Because New Year’s Day falls on Monday, I believe the party will be on Saturday night. So come and ring out the old year (which has been great) with many of the townspeople and friends. For us old folks, they have shut down at about 9 or 10 o'clock. I finally got my new
pickup truck. It is a Maverick, and, so far, I love it. It took me two years to get it, but it was worth the wait. Many of the first ones were bought and resold for anywhere from $10-$20,000 dollars more than what people paid for them; they have been really in demand. No, it isn’t an electric truck. They do have a model that is $5,000 cheaper and a hybrid, but it doesn’t come with four-wheel drive and has a smaller engine. I like to follow the NBA games, and for the first time, they held an in-season tournament. All of the teams were put into brackets. Cleveland and the Lakers met in the finals, with the Lakers winning rather easily. LeBron James was the MVP, which was for all six games. Davis played his best game in the final game, scoring 41 points and with 20 rebounds. Each player on the winning team got $500,000 for playing the game. How fun is that? We are going to my family’s annual Christmas get together. My family is spread all over the county, and now, we have settled on my nephew’s place in Palm Springs. It is a fun time of catching up on what everyone has been up to. Palm Springs is not my favorite place, but it is warm and pretty centrally located. So, unless something really exciting happens, there won’t be a column next week. To all of you, a Merry Christmas and a good nig ht. Mack O
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Schools and Sports Moquis Split Home Games Against Pinnacle, Piute by Nancy Goude
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Escalante's offensive work horse, Mazee Dunton, nails a free throw for one of her nineteen points in the Moquis win over Pinnacle on December 6.
Escalante - Pinnacle Girls Basketball Stats Dec. 6
Escalante - Piute Girls Basketball Stats Dec. 7
Escalante - 43 - Pinnacle - 24 Pinnacle - Jostyn McLean, 15; Carolina Vasquez, 5; Heather Kerr, 2; Kaydence Romero, 2. Rebounds - McClean, 14; Kerr, 9, Jazmyne Mullis, 6.; Escalante - Mazee Dunton, 19; McCall Dunton, 10; Sonata Griffin, 7; Ellie Nelson, 4; Taylie Carlisle, 3.
Escalante - 26 - Piute - 57 Piute - Kaycee Gleave, 22; Amy Morgan, 15; Kamren Gayler, 11; Kenadi King, 7; Ainsley Talbot, 2. Escalante - Mazee Dunton, 18; Sonata Griffin, 4; McCall Dunton, 3; Raylin Roberts, 1.
ESCALANTE - The Escalante girls’ basketball team hosted back-to-back home games on December 6 and 7 against the Pinnacle Panthers and the Piute Thunderbirds, garnering a win over Pinnacle and suffering a loss to Piute. The Moquis were lead in both games by senior Mazee Dunton with 19 and 18 points, respectively. The senior is averaging 14.8 points per game to lead all Escalante scorers in the 43-24 win. “I think 18 and 19 points for me is great! Our team definitely still needs to work on some things, but I think we can figure it out! I hope to inspire my team by wanting to work hard and play all-out, all game,” said Dunton. McCall Dunton’s three-point game has been coming alive, with the junior nailing four threepointers in the past two games. “The game against Piute was a rough game, but we play them again and we’ll get them back,” said McCall. Pinnacle’s Jostyn McClean sunk fifteen points to lead the Panthers, followed by Carolina Vasquez’s five points. Sonata Griffin added seven points for Escalante, while Ellie Nelson had four points, and Taylie Carlisle hit once from the three-point range to round out the scoring for the Moquis. “It was a good team effort and everyone contributed to the win,” said Carlisle. Piute downed Escalante in an incredibly physical contest the next night—December 7—after beating Pinnacle, 57-26. The Thunderbirds had three players in double digits to overpower the Moquis. Kaycee Gleave lit
four points, McCall added a trey, and Raylin Roberts drained a free throw. “I think this season is going pretty good! Hopefully coming up we get some big wins! I have been keeping my mental game up and it’s been great,” said McCall. Escalante is back in action December 15-16 at
up the scoreboard with 22 points for Piute, while Amy Morgan netted 15, and Kamren Gayler added 11 points. Mazee Dunton’s eighteen points accounted for all but eight of Esalante’s points on the night. Dunton’s hard-driving style of play paced the home team, while Griffin had
the Pinnacle Winter Classic before returning to their home court for December 20 and 27 games. The Moquis improved to 3-2 overall. Upcoming home games: • Dec. 20 - Home game vs. Wayne, 6 p.m. • Dec. 27 - Home game vs. Rockwell, 4:30 p.m.
Record Turnout for Wrestling Teams at Escalante This Season by Nancy Goude ESCALANTE - The Escalante wrestling teams have been putting in the work on the mats at practice and have a couple tournaments under their belts this season. Seth Peterson is entering his 4th year as coach and is excited to see what the season holds. This year, the wrestling teams are the biggest that Escalante has seen in a long time. “We have six boys and a girls’ team of two. Things changed a few years ago, where the girls now have their own tournaments. The girls’ wrestling sport has grown rapidly since then. There are schools that come with a full set of wrestlers to tournaments and have a girls’ tournament running alongside the boys. However, there are not as many 1A girl wrestlers, which will limit some of their opportunities this year,” said Peterson. One of the major changes that Peterson has seen since he wrestled for Wayne High School back in the 1990s is that it was allowed for guys to try to lose as much weight as they possibly could to fit into whatever weight bracket they wanted to be in. Now, there is a hydration test that everyone has to do. The hydration test calculates what would be a healthy weight loss curve for the entire
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Escalante's Clara Peterson brought home the silver medal at the Panguitch Invitational held December 1-2. season, so there is some amount of weight loss that could happen, but only on a healthy basis. The boys’ team includes returning senior George Peterson, who has wrestled all four years as a Moqui, sometimes with only two or three other wrestlers on the entire team. Junior Matthew McArthur and sophomore Peter Baksis also return to the mats for Escalante. Ju-
nior Elijah Bird is new to Escalante, but has many years of wrestling under his belt. Junior Rayce Jenkins is new to the sport “The new wrestlers and those who wrestled last year keep getting better and learning fast. We are excited to see how they do this year,” said Peterson. “Last year, we did not have anyone make it to state. A Wrestling Cont'd on B2
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Escalante's Justice Jones positions himself to gain advantage over Peter Baksis in a recent wrestling practice. terson. • Dec. 15-16 at Manti “Wrestling is a very Tournament physical sport. But to be • Dec. 20 at Wayne vs. Girls - Clara Peterson, sophomore, 132-137 really good, one has to be Wayne and Tintic pounds; Jazzlynn Bateman, freshman, 138-156 very smart and quick. You • Jan. 5-6 at Snow Colpounds. Varsity Boys - George Peterson, senior, 144 put your whole heart into lege Winter Classic pounds; Matthew McArthur, junior, 190 pounds; each match and learn what • Jan. 13 at Tintic TournaRayce Jenkins, junior, 120 pounds; Elijah Bird, junior, it really means to do hard ment 144 pounds. things. You also learn that • Jan. 16 at Wayne vs. JV Boys - Justice Jones, freshman, 122-128 you can't blame anyone Wayne and Panguitch pounds; Peter Baksis, sophomore, 141-156 pounds. else, not even the ref, for • Jan. 19-20 at Enterprise Tournament The bigger-than-usual your loss or win,” said PeWrestling • Jan. 27 at Divisionals at turnout makes hosting a terson. Cont'd from B1 meet make sense. “Both Telos Escalante will return Wayne and Bryce Valley to action this weekend at • Feb. 9-10 at the State lot of the weight brackets are willing to come to a the Manti Tournament. Championships at Seare only partially filled, and meet in January,” said Pevier Valley Center Schedule sometimes everyone goes to state in that bracket because of the numbers. Last year, our boys had weight by Mack Oetting brackets that were very It was a big week for against bigger teams on the had finally got a 1A team competitive and just didn't Bobcats sports. The boys horizon. They had a game to play against, which get the wins they needed. had a big game on Wednes- against El Capitan on the was San Juan. The Cats I expect that this year we day against the #1 2A team, 12th and an away game dominated from the start, will have several make it to the Enterprise Wolves. It against Bryce Valley on shutting out the Broncos state.” was a really exciting, and the 14th. They do have one in the first quarter, 15 to Peterson is grateful for very close game, till the last more game before Christ- 0. The final score was 53 the neighboring schools of quarter, when the Cats wore mas, and it is here on the to 18. Mallory Henrie had Wayne and Bryce Valley. the Wolves down and won, 16th against Grand County. 14 points, and Tabi Hen“I can’t really say enough 58 to 48. Remme ChapThe Cats are playing rie finished with 12. The positive [things] about the pell was high scorer with for their fifth state champi- Cats are 6 and 2, with all wrestling community in 19 points, and Cache Eyre onship, and it isn’t by acci- of the games but one beour area. This year, and ended up with two 3-point- dent. I have been able to ing an away game. The the past three years, Wayne ers and 17 overall points. watch Coach Clint Barney girls play at Milford on the and Bryce Valley have been The Cats up their record to run his practices, and he is 13th, and turn right around amazing neighbors and 4-1, all against 2A or larger good. He really is a great on the next night to host invited us to their ‘dual’ teams. The Cats went up coach. His teams have won Duchesne. They have one meets and sort of taken us to Richfield to play the four state championships, more game at Valley on under their wings. They 1A preview games. Their the most of any PHS coach the 20th. The Desert News had have all been very support- first game was against the dating back to 1923. He ive and encouraging even Rich Rebels. They weren’t also coached the baseball out the All State 1A Volmuch competition, and the team to a number of cham- leyball teams. Our own in our inexperience.” Coach Peterson said Cats won, 71 to 57. Justin pionships. We should be Tabi Henrie was the MVP. the school and team are Osburn and Remme Chap- really grateful for coaches That and her first place in cross country is quite considering hosting a dual pell both had a game of like Clint. The Lady Cats also 20 points, and Osburn had a feat. On the 1A First meet this season in January had a busy week. They four 3-pointers. Team was Madelyn Frandand are working on finalizhad a tough game against On Saturday, the Cats sen and Jusalyn Griffin. ing details. It will only be Enterprise. The Cats got had another rather easy The 1A Second Team was the second local meet in his off to a big start, with a 1st game against Tabiona, Kaetlynn Poulsen, and the four years of coaching, and quarter lead of 16-2. But winning 62 to 44. Cache 1A Third Team was Kihe said it’s been at least ten Eyre had 17 points and the Wolves kept chipping eran Mooney and Oaklee years before that. four 3-pointers. The Cats away till the 4th quarter Woolsey. Kadee Harland had a real great week, with and ended up with a 48 and Mallory Henrie were three more wins bringing to 45 win. Mallory Hen- 1A Honorable Mentions. their record to 6-1. They rie had 18 points for the Congratulations to this have some more games Cats. On Friday, the Cats team of champions.
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Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TICABOO UTILITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT On November 29, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the Ticaboo Utility Improvement District reviewed and approved a tentative budget for the fiscal year 2024. On the same date, the Board also scheduled a public hearing regarding the tentative budget to be held on December 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. via electronic meeting, Ticaboo, Utah 84533. The purpose of the public hearing will be to give all interested persons in attendance an opportunity to be heard on the estimates of revenues and expenditures, rate changes, or any item in the tentative budget of any fund. After the public hearing has closed, the Board may adopt the tentative budget as the final budget, subject to amendment or revision. A copy of the proposed budget will be posted online by visiting www.ticaboouid.com/ recent-news and can be examined at the district’s offices by appointment located at Hwy 276 MM 28 next to the Base Camp Store, Ticaboo, Utah 84533 during normal business hours at any time prior to the public hearing. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 7 & 14, 2023 NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Jan. 3, 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 NEW APPLICATION(S) 97-2513 (A84003): JEH LLC propose(s) using 1.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (SE of Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 89-51 (a50984): Henrieville Irrigation Company propose(s) using 12.3216 cfs OR 1416.54 ac-ft. from the Henrieville Creek & Underground Water Well (Henrieville) for IRRIGATION. EXTENSION(S) 61-3277 (a35946a): Kim Robin Park is/are filing an extension for 0.9 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles North of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC. 61-2590 (a29136): Daniel Counts and Roberta Counts is/are filing an extension for 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile South of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. WAYNE COUNTY EXTENSION(S) 95-5264 (A78659): Craig Law is/are filing an extension for 0.015 cfs OR 1.256 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile North of Hanksville) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 7 & 14, 2023 ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. 233600022 IN THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF UTAH, GARFIELD COUNTY In the matter of the Estate of Raymond Stewart Webb (dob, April 28, 1943), Deceased, (dod October 11, 2023). Laura Shell of P.O. Box 1300, Pinedale, WY 82941 has been appointed Personal Representative of the aboveentitled Estate. All creditors of the estate are hereby notified to: (1) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representative at the address above; (2) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representatives attorney of record, Steven A. Christensen, Christensen Young & Associates, PLLC, 9980 So. 300 West, #200, Sandy, Utah, 84070; (3) file their written claims with the Clerk of the District Court at 55 South Main Street, PO Box 77 Panguitch, Utah 84759, Probate No. 233600022, in Garfield County, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice, or be forever barred. Dated this 28th day of November 2023, /s/ Laura Shell Personal Representative /s/ Steven A. Christensen Attorney for Personal Representative 9980 So 300 West, #200 Sandy, Utah 84070 801-676-6447 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 7, 14 & 21, 2023 NOTICE TO CREDITORS DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF UTAH, GARFIELD COUNTY 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, Telephone: (435) 676-1104; Facsimile: (435) 676-8239. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEOFFREY CARTER, deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS, Case No. 233600019, Assigned Judge: MANDY LARSEN, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ELIZABETH CARTER was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of GEOFFREY CARTER and creditors of the estate are given notice to present their claims to BARRY L. HUNTINGTON, attorney for the estate, P.O. Box 388, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, within 3 months after the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. DATED this 20th day of November, 2023. BARRY L. HUNTINGTON Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 23 & 30 and DECEMBER 7 & 14, 2023
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Boulder Council: Department reports, a review of Robert's Rules,
different versions and public comment regarding the pedestrian path, an upcoming meeting to appoint new members of the Park Committee, a public hearing regarding the average lot size ordinance, and the Housekeeping Amendments Ordinance discussed. Boulder Council
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a participant asks a question during a public comment period, the TC should wait until their general discussion, after the public comment period is over, to respond. A public comment period followed. Multiple members of the public thanked outgoing TC members for their service. There were a number of comments regarding the pedestrian path. Multiple members of the public voiced opposition for reasons including: interruption of local businesses and parking; that more budget-
ary information is needed that would take into consideration that the roads need maintenance and that this project will take up road funds; and lack of public input. Another member of the community asked that the project be moved forward properly from here on and to have the planning stage begin through the PC. Many letters were written, both in support and opposition. They were not read at the meeting but are available on the town website. A member of the PC stated that members of the public have voiced interest in this first going to the PC, and the PC would be happy to look at it.
Legal Notices PUBLIC NOTICE ESCALANTE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Escalante City Office Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Escalante City Council meetings will be held on the dates listed below. They are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., in the Escalante City Council Chambers, 56 N. 100 W. 2024 MEETINGS January 02 July 02 January 16 July 16 February 06 August 06 February 20 August 20 March 05 September 03 March 19 September 17 April 02 October 01 April 16 October 15 May 07 November 05 May 21 November 19 June 04 December 03 June 18 December 17 Escalante City Planning and Zoning meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. or as needed in the Escalante City Council Chambers 56 N. 100 W. Escalante Cemetery Maintenance District meetings are held the first Monday of each quarter at 6:00 p.m. or as needed in the Escalante City Council Chambers 56 N. 100W. Municipal Building Authority of Escalante City will be held as needed in the Escalante City Council Chambers 56 N. 100 W. Stephanie Steed, MMC City Recorder Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 14, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE TORREY TOWN Notice is hereby given that the Torrey Town Council will hold a special work meeting in place of the December 14, 2023, Town Council meeting. To be held at 6:30 PM at the Torrey Town Hall, 75 E. 100 N., Torrey, UT 84775. Published on the State of Utah’s Public Meeting Notice Website: www.utah.gov/pmn on December 7, 2023 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 14, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE UTAH SCHOOL AND INSTITUTIONAL TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration has received applications to remove ordinary sand and gravel from the following described land: WAYNE COUNTY Township 28 South, Range 14 East SLB&M, Section 36: NE4NE4 Containing 40.0 acres, more or less Township 29 South, Range 15 East SLB&M, Section 36: NE4NE4 Containing 40.0 acres, more or less Township 30 South, Range 16 East SLB&M, Section 16: SE4SE4 Containing 40.0 acres, more or less The Administration will accept competing applications to remove the sand and gravel, and also competing applications to lease, purchase, or exchange this property, a portion thereof, or a parcel including any of the abovedescribed acreage. The Administration will accept competing applications during the following period of time: From 8:00 A.M. December 14, 2023 Until 5:00 P.M. January 11, 2024 TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION 102 South 200 East, Suite 600 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 801-538-5100 In the absence of competing applications for lease, purchase, or exchange, the Administration will evaluate the applications for the removal of ordinary sand and gravel and award the permit for such removal. The Trust Lands Administration reserves the right to reject any application or subsequent bids. For additional information, please contact Mr. Andy Bedingfield at (801) 538-5100. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 14 & 21, 2023
A member of the Park Committee stated that they will be having a meeting on 12/15 and will be appointing new members. Those interested in serving can reach out to Laura DeMay. This information will be posted on the town bulletin board. They stated that Tree City is doing a great job. They suggested that the town get branches from the dump and leave them in the park pit, then get a chipper to make mulch for the trees. A vacancy for a five year term on the PC must be filled. The position will be advertised. Lacy Allen was hired as the new Deputy Clerk. A public hearing regarding the average lot size ordinance followed. A member of the PC presented. The ordinance would give landowners more flexibility in dividing lots. For example, twenty acres of irrigated land, instead of being divided into four equally sized five acre lots, could be divided into four lots with an average size of five acres, meaning that the irrigated land could be kept intact. Members of the public voiced support including: that the problem with the existing ordinance is that five acres is “too small to farm and too large to weed” and this ordinance could remedy this;” that this ordinance would encourage attainable housing; that it would help reduce fire risk by keeping irrigated land irrigated; and that the reason this ordinance is coming before the town is because it received so much support at the community forum. Discussion followed. The Town Attorney reviewed the ordinance and approved. TC members were in support of the ordinance, but voting wasn’t on the agenda. Voting will occur next month. Discussion on the Housekeeping Amendments Ordinance followed. This ordinance makes changes that align town code with actual town practice. There is still uncertainty about how to define a private driveway. The edits to the definition of private driveway will be struck out and the PC will continue to consider it, as this definition has already been changed twice and the town needs to determine the definition without hindering the passage of the rest of the ordinance. The ordinance was passed. Discussion on the pedestrian path ensued. Four members of the TC voiced support with reasons including: that the town spent adequate time answering questions; that the funding could be accepted and then the town could come up with a plan to present to the Joint Committee; that the attorney has been consulted, and the members of the TC who applied for the plan did so in good faith;
that the path is a great opportunity that takes into account the whole community, including children and the elderly; and that the county donated money to the project and invited the town to come back if more funding is needed. One member voiced opposition with reasons including: that planning with input from the public should come first; that the TC hasn’t done due diligence in researching long-term maintenance, liability and budget; and that they should be voting on an actual plan not on a concept. The funding was accepted. Following this, the TC discussed different versions of the path. The town may present changes to the Joint Committee for them to approve or deny. Based on advice from UDOT, the town can make small changes in accordance with the existing plan that stay consistent with upgrading the existing path, but any large changes would require reapplying, with the application due January 12, 2024. Changes such as extending the path to the school or stopping it before the businesses would require a reapply, in the second case because stopping it before the businesses would alter the original curb and gutter plan. A change that would likely be approved would be to extend the ADA path around the pavilion. The town had intended to form a committee, but stated that though a committee could still be formed, the changes available are small and additionally, there likely isn’t enough time because the application would be due next month and a new plan would have to be reengineered. A TC member pointed out that they knew the January deadline back in August and had discussed forming a committee, but it did not happen at that time, and they need to be better about forming committees to receive community input in the future. In order to make town code match town policy, and as an alternative to going through the ordinances and making changes to roles and their duties, the Town Clerk was assigned the additional titles of PC Clerk and Board of Adjustments Clerk. Upcoming business for January includes voting on the average lot size ordinance, open meetings training, the 2024 schedule, discussing OnSolve, swearing in new council members, and appointing the new PC member and Board of Adjustments member. The Boulder Town Council meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm.
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Stock Reservations: These proposed changes
will give private stock owners the ability to better plan their visit, whenever they choose to do it. By moving reservations online, Bryce Canyon visitors will be able to view available time slots and book their next ride, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.—Jim Ireland, Bryce Canyon National Park Superintendent
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stock riders have been required to make reservations for a specific time by calling or e-mailing designated park staff during regular business hours. These reservations often require multiple calls or e-mails to book available times and can be delayed if staff are on other calls or otherwise unavailable. Private stock use has also increased significantly since 2015. That year the park saw 124 private rider reservations in 33 groups. In 2023, there were 923 rider reservations in 207 groups—an increase of nearly 650%. An online
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vations for the entire riding season would become available on April 1 each year. The proposed $1 processing fee would cover the cost of Recreation.gov services. Public comments on this proposed change to Bryce Canyon’s private stock program must be submitted online at parkplanning.nps.gov/brycehorse no later than Dec. 31, 2023. To learn more about both private and wranglerled horse and mule rides in Bryce Canyon National Park, visit go.nps.gov/ BryceHorse. —National Park Service
Award of Excellence: These prestigious awards
are a reflection of our providers’ remarkable work and unwavering commitment to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible. Garfield Memorial physicians and advanced practice clinicians consistently give the very best of themselves. Not only are they excellent clinicians but they genuinely care about the people they serve. —DeAnn Brown, president of Garfield Memorial Award of Excellence Cont'd from A1
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self-reservation process offers a way to better meet this rising demand. “These proposed changes will give private stock owners the ability to better plan their visit, whenever they choose to do it,” said Park Superintendent Jim Ireland, “By moving reservations online, Bryce Canyon visitors will be able to view available time slots and book their next ride, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.” Private stock rides for up to ten riders would continue to be available every half hour from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. from May through October, depending on weather and trail conditions. Online reser-
Criteria for the award includes providers who were at or above the 95th percentile for patient experience, and who met or exceeded quality measures including preventive screenings, wellness visits, chronic condition treatments, and medication reconciliation during care transitions. Leaders with Intermountain Health, including Dennis Mehr, Shey Grossen, Trevor Smith, Dr. Diane Alonso, Dr. Patrick Carroll, Dr. Cara Camiolo, and Dr. Steve Clark, traveled to Gar-
field Memorial to present these awards. DeAnn Brown, president of Garfield Memorial, said, “These prestigious awards are a reflection of our providers’ remarkable work and unwavering commitment to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible. Garfield Memorial physicians and advanced practice clinicians consistently give the very best of themselves. Not only are they excellent clinicians but they genuinely care about the people they serve.” Shey Grossen, senior practice director for Inter-
mountain Desert Region southwest market, said, “We loved being able to recognize the great work our providers in Garfield are doing. These awards highlight the phenomenal, compassionate, and highquality care they are engaged in. It was fantastic to see all the awards among this team. These providers embody Intermountain Health’s mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible and we are lucky to have this team serving the Garfield community.” —Intermountain Health
Wayne Commission: The general election
canvass, the appraisal of the Loa Civic Center, a three-year software license agreement for Coins, an anonymous donation to the Meals on Wheels program, and approval of 2024 commission assignments discussed. Wayne Commission Cont'd from A1
of $325,000. Options discussed include Loa deeding the land to the county or Loa Town purchasing the building. Loa Town will likely make an offer to purchase the building. County Treasurer Colleen Allen then discussed a three-year software license agreement for Coins, the software the county uses to keep track of property appraisal, land ownership, etc. County Attorney Michael Winn had some questions about the software’s secu-
rity and the county’s liability if a data breach were to occur. Winn will work with Allen to get these questions answered. The commission will decide whether or not to approve this agreement at the next meeting. Commissioner Brian reported that an individual in the community donated $3,000 to the Meals on Wheels program to make up for a program shortfall reported during the last commission meeting. This individual, who would like to remain anonymous, also donated to the food bank. The county will consider an
additional donation during their next budget meeting. Lastly, the commission approved 2024 commission assignments. Other than removing the swimming pool assignment, there were no other changes. The Commission also approved the 2024 meeting schedule, approved an employee position transfer to the Clerk’s office, and approved vouchers. The Wayne County Commission meets the first and third Monday of every month at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa.
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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. Dec. 19th
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Baked Potato Bar, Broccoli, Cheese, Chili, Vegetables, Salad, Fruit, Cake
Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Vegetables, Salad, Tropical Fruit, Pecan Pie
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Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues. Dec. 19th
Tuna Casserole w/ Veggies, Salad Bar, Wheat Bread, Pineapple, Hug Cookies
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Chicken Sandwich, Lettuce, Tomato, 3 Bean Salad, Peaches, Pasta Salad, Christmas Surprise
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Bryce Valley Senior Lunches at the BRYCE VALLEY Senior Center TUES Dec. 19th WED Dec. 20th THURS Dec. 21st
Sloppy Joes, Green Beans, Salad Bar, Peaches, Chocolate Cream Pie Baked Ham, Cheese Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Applesauce, Salad Bar, Caramel Apple Cake Taco Soup, Salad Bar, Tropical Fruit, Key Lime Pie
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.
Join Our Team as a Motivated Dental Assistant at Wayne Community Health Center! Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic individual seeking a rewarding career in the dental field? Look no further! Wayne Community Health Center is currently seeking a Full Time or Part Time Dental Assistant to become a valuable member of our dynamic team. Why Choose Wayne Community Health Center: • Competitive benefits package tailored to your working hours • An inclusive and supportive work environment • Opportunity for professional growth and development Position Overview: As a Dental Assistant at Wayne Community Health Center, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our dental practice. Your responsibilities will include: • Interacting with patients in a friendly and compassionate manner • Proficiently taking X-Rays and supporting chairside procedures • Managing scheduling, charting, and documenting dental visits using computer systems • Ensuring thorough sterilization of dental instruments • Setting up and maintaining a clean and organized operatory and office space Preferred Qualifications (not required): We value experience, but are also excited to provide training to individuals new to the field. If you have any of the following qualifications, it's a plus: • Dental Assisting Experience • Exposure to Pediatric, Endodontic, Oral Surgery, and General Dentistry • Familiarity with Computer Charting and Digital X-Rays • X-Ray Certification • CPR Certification How to Apply: We encourage all interested candidates to apply, regardless of your level of experience. If you're passionate about dental health and eager to contribute to a supportive team, we want to hear from you! Please email your resume to aellett@ waynechc.org and take the first step toward an exciting career with Wayne Community Health Center. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients. Apply today!
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The Insider
December 14, 2023