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Show Garfield County School Supt. Takes State Post - Board Seeks Successor Supt. Russell G. Mcrrell of the Garfield County School District is resigning from his present position, effective August 1, 1965, to accept a position with the State Department of Public Instruction as State Director of the Western States Small Schools Projects. Mr. Merrell has been superintendent of Garfield County schools for eight years and has done an excellent job. His reputation in developing the small school projects in Garfield County is outstanding in the Intcrmountain states. The Board of Education is extremely reluctant to lose the services of such a fine educator and school administrator, and expresses its appreciation for this fine service. The Garfield County Board of Education is interested in receiving applications from eligible candidates, and will accept letters from those interested until July 10, 1965. The letter from an applicant should include a statement of educational qualifications and experience, and personal references. The Board Is interested in making a selection for the superintendent's position prior to August 1. All applications should be addressed to: Louis W. Hallock, President, Garfield County Board of Education. ' ' f U.S. FOREST SERVICE NEWS Red Canyon campground was the site for the annual Dixie picnic recently and was well attended by Forest Service personnel from the entire forest. Guests of honor were the Hank Cheathams of Escalante who have been transferred to Ashton, Idaho. He Is joining the staff of the Targ-hee Forest. The Dixie National Forest road crew is currently reconstructing and improving the Powell District, East Fork road from Crawford Creek to Robinson. When the work is completed in a few weeks the road , will be adequate for sedan travel as far as Robinson Canyon. Don Boyer and Norman -Bare, -Forest Service. Soil. Scientists are making a soil survey of Powell Ranger District and East Fork drainage. They are headquartered at Dave's Hollow Ranger Station and will be working on the Dixie National Forest for at least two field seasons. |