According to Garfield County Commissioner David Tebbs, burning restrictions may come early this year, even April, depending on spring rains. He had also attended a drought meeting in Cedar City with various state and federal agencies describing their programs for addressing drought. Tebbs listed a few: Farm Service Agency providing water to (non-cattle) animals based on a drought monitor; a program to provide cattle with water and feed or reimbursement; the NRCS and its water conservation projects; SITLA’s program to provide reimbursement to permittees; the DWR managing reduced elk populations; grasshopper/cricket mitigation through the Dept. of Agriculture; and Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office (PLPCO) livestock sales assistance. Tebbs said he can help connect people
Courtesy Falyn Owens A scene from “The Deadwood Coach”—filmed at Bryce Canyon National Park—fades into a present day photo of the
A Utah Film Trail marker—situated in the
of Sunset Point—indicates its location. In March
the Utah Film Trail was officially launched, and film lovers are being encouraged to visit sites marked throughout the state with physical plaques that celebrate significant movies and TV shows that were filmed at those locations.
UTAH / GARFIELD CO. - In 2024, Utah celebrated 100 years of film production, having featured a variety of stunning landscapes in renowned
Samie Ott Selected as New Principal at BVES
Hollywood films. In March 2025, the Utah Film Trail—established by the Utah Film Commission, alongside the Utah Office of Tourism—was officially
launched, and film lovers are being encouraged to visit sites marked throughout the state with physical plaques that celebrate significant movies and TV
shows that were filmed at those locations. This initiative is a partnership
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WAYNE CO. - The Wayne County Commission met for their regularly scheduled Monday meeting on March 17, 2025. The commission gave the go-ahead for a letter of support for Torrey Town’s plan to build a splash pad near its current playground. The project is part of a bigger plan to improve the park, and the town is applying for a state grant to help pay for it. Commissioners asked about water use and were told the splash pad would need to use drinking water, not irrigation water. Next on the agenda was a discussion about the state’s new regional outdoor recreation planning effort. Brock Jackson explained that the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation is launching a Central Region plan, which includes Wayne
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Bryce Canyon Wildlife Conservation Museum Celebrates 30 years in Garfield County with the Wildlife Conservation Book Release
Ott is a lifelong resident of Tropic and a twenty-year veteran teacher of BVES. She has also served as the district reading and literacy specialist and has worked as an instructional coach.
We at the GCSD are confident that she will be a great addition to Bryce Valley Elementary in her new role. —Garfield County School District
TROPIC - Garfield County School District (GCSD) is pleased to announce that Samie Ott has been selected as the principal of Bryce Valley Elementary School (BVES). She will begin her new responsibilities at the start of the 2025-2026 school year.
Utah Water Conditions Update: So. Utah SWE 'Trends Much Below Normal'
UTAH - Utah is grappling with varied water conditions. While recent storms have brought the statewide snow water equivalent to 82% of normal peak for the year, southern Utah continues to trend much below normal.
“We are seeing our snow water equivalent decline as the state warms up,” Jonathan Jennings, meteorologist at the Utah Division of Water Resources, said. “We may have peaked for the year. With the warm week we have had, I don’t
CANYON
CITY - The Bryce Canyon Wildlife Conservation Museum, also known as Bryce Wildlife Adventure, has long been a beloved local institution in Garfield County,
located at 1945 Utah Hwy
12. They are thrilled to unveil a two-volume educational photo book that captures the museum’s history and dedication to wildlife and Native American artifact conservation. Developed over five years with Las Vegas photographer Ton SchBook Release Cont'd on B3
Courtesy Ton Schless
Terri and Robert Driedonks, the owners and curators of the Bryce Canyon Wildlife Conservation Museum, hold their book's two volumes alongside fine art photographer Ton Schless.
BRYCE
Samie Ott has been selected as the principal of Bryce Valley Elementary School (BVES).
Courtesy Garfield County School District
Glowing Pains: Developing Nuclear Power Could Cost Utah Tens of Billions
by Eric S. Peterson | Utah Investigative Journalism Project | Utah News Dispatch
The following story was reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with Utah News Dispatch.
UTAH - Gov. Spencer Cox announced Operation Gigawatt in 2024 to double the state’s energy capacity in ten years.
For the governor and state lawmakers, an ambitious energy plan means big investments now in all energy options —including nuclear.
For Utah to grow, Utah energy will need to glow.
Since Utah has no nuclear infrastructure, lawmakers this legislative session passed bills to lay the groundwork for nuclear regulations, research and funding opportunities in the future.
Rep. Carl Albrecht, R-Richfield, the former CEO of Garkane Energy, pitched HB249 to a Senate committee, where he and committee members talked excitedly about the future potential of nuclear and its ability to bring reliable clean power and thousands of jobs to the state. It crossed the finish line Friday, March 7, the session’s final day, and now heads to Cox’s desk.
“I’m not saying this bill is perfect,” Albrecht said. “But it is a start to get us over the bridge from fossil fuels.”
While starting toward nuclear might be easy, finishing a nuclear project is not.
Research shows the projects are rarely completed on time. And while lawmakers have discussed future benefits of nuclear, they haven’t focused much on future costs, which historically go well over budget.
Scott Kemp is an associate professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering and director of the MIT Laboratory for Nuclear Security and Policy.
He says that if Utah sought, for example, to double its energy capacity with nuclear (adding four new gigawatts) it would come with a hefty price tag.
“The rough number would be $40 billion,” Kemp said in a recent interview. Half of that amount, or two gigawatts, would likely be a little over $20 billion. By comparison Utah’s total state budget for 2025 is around $30 billion.
Those numbers track closely with estimates from other experts locally and out of the state. The Colorado Springs Utilities policy advisory committee released a report in February estimating that the costs for small modular nuclear reactor projects that could deliver 600 megawatts (60% of a gigawatt) would be between $7 billion and $12.9 billion. And the small modular nuclear reactor, or SMR, is still a concept that has not yet been successfully built or used.
Tim Kowalchik is the emerging technology specialist with the Utah Office of Energy Development. While he recognizes the excitement about nuclear, he cautions that Operation Gigawatt is about exploring all options and not just putting all of the state’s energy eggs in one radioactive basket.
“We take the idea of let’s look at the whole picture and use the right tool when it makes sense,”
Kowalchik said. Negative learning curve?
For MIT’s Kemp, nuclear makes almost no sense, however, when compared to cheaper alternatives like renewable energy. He said this is especially true when considering the track record for rollouts of nuclear power projects.
For critics of nuclear power, the specters of Chernobyl, Fukushima and Three Mile Island loom as tall as mushroom clouds. But Kemp notes that even before the March 28, 1979, meltdown at the Three Mile Island nuclear facility in Pennsylvania, most utility companies were canceling contracts for nuclear reactors because they couldn’t afford them with the onset of a recession and oil embargo during the 1970s.
“(Public perception) of course played a role, but once you get down to spreadsheets in the boardroom, it has always been economics that have sealed the fate of nuclear power,” Kemp said.
The industry now is entering what many have dubbed a “nuclear renaissance” as the growth of artificial intelligence is spurring demands for more reliable energy. Meta, the parent company for Facebook and Instagram, has put out requests for proposals to develop up to four gigawatts of nuclear energy to help it meet its AI and sustainability goals and has even suggested it could provide funding to help kickstart projects. Nuclear as green energy has also enjoyed bipartisan support in Congress, and the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 provided generous incentives for nuclear production.
Kemp, however, is not feeling the buzz.
He presented research recently at the University of Utah noting that nuclear projects have always struggled with cost overruns. He reviewed seventy-five nuclear plants for which data was available from the Congressional Budget Office and found the cost of those projects was 207% over the start of construction estimates.
In 2014, researchers studied hundreds of electricity infrastructure projects around the globe and found that almost all of the 180 nuclear reactor investment projects they analyzed suffered cost overruns with an average cost increase of 117% per project.
Talk of new innovation through SMR, Kemp points out, is not new, and in fact government and industry have tried and failed over the decades to develop smaller reactors that could be factory produced. Those developments ultimately led to larger facilities that still had to be built all onsite and at tremendous cost.
The Vogtle modular nuclear plant built in Georgia was estimated to cost $17 billion when it was started in 2009, but when it came online in 2024, it ended up costing over $30 billion. Kemp says the project is the nation’s most expensive energy project.
The complexity of technology and challenges from the market and safety and other regulations make it so hard to scale up a project that the industry suffers
almost from a “negative learning curve”—almost getting more expensive, the more it’s undertaken.
“Learning from nuclear has been so slow that it has been basically unobservable,” Kemp said.
Kemp sees nothing wrong with more research into nuclear technology and innovation but he does challenge nuclear cheerleaders out there who see it as the new solution to a greener future.
“You can buy nuclear power that will give you a gigawatt of carbon free energy for $10 billion or you can buy wind and solar that will give you four gigawatts of carbon free energy for $10 billion,” Kemp said.
Big picture
Kowalchik with the Office of Energy Development notes that the state’s position is to use the right energy mix to keep providing reliable, safe and clean energy to Utahns. While wind and solar projects may be more affordable right now than nuclear, he doesn’t see them providing the same reliability to the grid that is needed to keep up with Utah’s growth. The state supports energy storage, which basically means technology to store up energy from solar and wind that can be deployed when the sun’s not shining and the wind’s not blowing. But it’s not enough now to replace traditional fuel sources.
“It’s not that solar and batteries and energy storage are bad, you just need to use them when they make sense,” Kowalchik said.
Even Albrecht’s legislation, which creates a Nuclear Consortium staffed with experts from nuclear industry and scientific fields, also provides funding mechanisms for communities that want to develop energy projects that would include energy storage from renewable sources if they desired, along with other energy sources like nuclear.
Kowalchik points out that it’s hard to make predictions about reliability of renewable sources when considering extreme weather conditions and their impact on transmission or the fact that when the energy mix adds more renewables it can hit a point where expenses for certain types of generator technology make large jumps.
“Putting the whole grid on like 100% renewable is just going to be really expensive,” Kowalchik said.
He worries that overemphasis on renewables in the energy mix would in fact be more expensive than even the dire predictions on nuclear power. But he’s careful to note that it’s not a definite prediction.
Kemp argues, however, that accounting for historical weather data, new transmission lines and energy storage “over build” —which means “you build more generating capacity than you need because the sun might not be shining as brightly and the wind might not be blowing as strongly” —could cover 95% of the grid’s needs. The rest could be covered by cheaper fossil fuels “for occasionally turning on once in a blue moon.”
Even with those added costs, he says it would be cheaper than nuclear.
Utah law, however, heavily favors the reliability of the grid over how clean the energy is. And Kowalchik points out that for some states that rely heavily on renewables that energy mix presents other challenges, as in California where rolling brownouts are used to help stabilize the grid.
Uncertainty is part of the reason why Operation Gigawatt is exploring all options in what the office has described as not just “all of the above” but “more of the above.”
Can Utah go nuclear in 2035?
Adding nuclear to the state’s energy mix has excited many, but firing it up by 2035 for the Operation Gigawatt goal may be a challenge. Besides typically running over on cost, nuclear projects also run over on time. Kemp estimated most nuclear projects need at least a decade, or even closer to two, to reach completion. The same study on global energy that found consistent cost overruns for nuclear projects also found they went over on construction time by almost three years on average.
Other places are, however, already setting nuclear goals. South Korea has announced plans to develop SMR by 2035, alongside other traditional reactors.
Could Utah do the same?
Glenn Sjoden is a professor of nuclear engineering at the University of Utah and is director of the university’s nuclear engineering program.
He says it’s possible —if Utah started building right now.
“With licensing and permitting and all of that it’s going to take a decade to build a nuclear plant,” Sjoden said.
But not just any plant. Sjoden says if he had the power, he would tell the state to order the same reactor used by the Georgia plant. Even though it more than doubled in cost, he thinks it would be the only reactor in the country that could benefit from lessons learned in the first installation. He could see it only costing the state $8 billion to $9 billion for the one gigawatt of power it could provide.
Currently, the federal government’s Nuclear Regulatory Commission is evaluating how to streamline regulations to more rapidly deploy nuclear reactors. That change came about from the ADVANCE Act which was passed in Congress with bipartisan support in 2024.
But getting it completed in a decade, Sjoden says, would be contingent on the NRC finding ways to reduce the permitting and regulation process. Under those circumstances it could be done, but that $8 billion would still not be the full price tag, Sjoden said.
Nuclear plants require a lot of water which Utah might not want to spare.
“A nuclear plant can use—depending on the design—up to two times the Nuclear Power
News from Wayne County
Spring 2025
by Adus F. Dorsey
In
CO. - Spring has sprung, or so we think. March 21st is deemed as the first of spring, but every day in Wayne County at this time of year is a surprise; it might be sunny in Loa and snowing in Torrey, and who knows what is happening in Hanksville. As for the weather forecasters, they don’t even try, and why would they? It must be nice to have a job where your chances of getting it right are around 50 -50.
Still, tractors and farm implements are making their annual appearance in the fields up and down the county, dirt is being turned and churned getting ready for seed, and farmers' wives are all smiles in the aisles at Royal's Foodtown. Soon, there will be a steady line at the register at Brian Farm, and fertilizer and gloves will be flying out the door.
It won’t be long until county dumpsters start showing up on town lots preparing for town cleanup, and people for miles around will be bringing
in discarded household articles. Meanwhile, other folks will be climbing into the dumpsters to load these items back up and take them home. Round and round, as the saying goes, and one man's trash is another man's treasure.
Anyone that must travel Highway 24 through Capitol Reef National Park is quick to note that Spring Break is in full swing, and if you are counting out of state license plates, the Grand Wash parking strip is crammed with cars from as far away as Vermont. What is lacking are Canadians and a plethora of park rangers.
Construction throughout Wayne County is in full swing and has been nonstop and shows no sign of letting up. To find a contractor can be a real challenge for someone needing a garage or storage shed for all the stuff they brought home from the town clean up dumpsters. Any contractor with a good reputation is generally a couple of years out, and to get a bid is out of the question, as construction material prices change
faster than the price of eggs, if you can get any at all.
In the grand scheme of things, there seems to be a rash of vandalism to signs of all sorts throughout Wayne County. If they aren’t being run over, they are being shot to pieces. According to official sources, the replacement cost of signs runs the gamut from $15,000.00 and, depending on the price of bullets and shells, can go as high as $19,000.00 yearly. This is taxpayer money that could surely be put to better use. It is reasonable to think that whoever it is that feels that they must use signs as target practice might ought to have their eyes checked or their butt whooped. Not that corporal punishment should be condoned or is a good thing, but a trip out to the woodshed can make an impression and just might keep someone out of confinement.
As a heads up, there are cameras everywhere these days, and those cameras have a way of curbing abhorrent behavior.
"Smile, you're on Candid Camera!"
Water Conditions: We are facing dismal snow water equivalent in southern Utah and are seeing increasing drought conditions in southwest Utah. Reservoir storage will help this year Let’s conserve this summer and keep water in our reservoirs.
—Candice Hasenyager, director of the Utah Division of Water Resources
While recent storms have brought the statewide snow water equivalent to 82% of normal peak for the year, southern Utah continues to trend much below normal.
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anticipate our snow water equivalent to make a rebound above what has already melted in the last couple of days.”
The Colorado Basin River Forecast Center models how much water supply is anticipated based on soil moisture and snowpack. With recent storms, current model forecasts are in the 70-90% of average range for more than half the state. Southwestern Utah forecasts are below 30%.
On average, Utah’s reservoir storage is in good
condition at 20% above normal levels for this time of year, providing a crucial buffer against expected below normal runoff. Maintaining our reservoirs is essential to our water future.
“We are facing dismal snow water equivalent in southern Utah and are seeing increasing drought conditions in southwest Utah,” Candice Hasenyager, director of the Utah Division of Water Resources, said. “Reservoir storage will help this year. Let’s conserve this summer and keep water in our reservoirs.”
In Utah, about 95% of our water supply comes from snowpack. Reservoir
Garfield Commission: Burning restrictions and a drought meeting in Cedar City, the funding situation for Butch Cassidy's Childhood Home, a report from Garfield County Sheriff Eric Houston, and business license approvals discussed.
Garfield Commission Cont'd from A1
to the appropriate resources. Commissioner Tebbs also reported back on his meeting with Bryce Valley City board and the Antimony request to add "Donald J. Trump Presidential Highway" to John’s Valley Road. He said the Bryce Valley board was supportive of Antimony’s need to attract tourists and would “put energy behind helping them” address the road itself, but they declined getting involved with the road naming issue.
The Commissioners congratulated retiring public works employee Dwight Haycock for his twentyseven years of service to the county. Commissioner Leland Pollock said the twelve-person road crew maintains two thousand three-hundred road miles throughout the county, along with "handling failing dams [and] other bad stuff we throw at you."
Planning Director Kaden Figgins reported on the funding situation for Butch Cassidy's Childhood Home. He said the original plan was to refurbish the cabin. This became a larger story that included upgrading the parking lot for use as an OHV staging area to access the nearby trails. The most recent funding— a legislature appropriation of $750K—will pay for running three-phase power from Circleville five miles north to the cabin. Figgins said the appropriation was intended to aid both Piute
and Garfield counties with actual benefit from the new power, as well as increased visitation. The Commissioners approved the expenditure and approved opening the budget to accept the funding to pay for it.
The Commissioners approved $475 for Panguitch High junior Rylee Ward to attend American Legion Girls State at Weber State in June.
Escalante City Mayor Torgersen asked the Commission to reconsider their decision to not fill Dwight Haycock’s position in Escalante. The Commission will consider this in their executive session.
Garfield County Sheriff Eric Houston reported on several topics: an inmate therapy program through Sandstone Therapy; • acquiring a side-by-side for rescue operations; a new radio system, part of a statewide upgrade, being a “work in progress;” a 80/20 grant application for redoing the Calf Creek trail. He said that trail hasn’t been upgraded since 1968. Despite having three helicopter landing zones in the canyon, S&R can’t get up and down the trail. The county will be asked for the matching portion if the grant is awarded; canyons near Ticaboo that should require a permitting process. Houston said some of the canyons require technical ability, both by the users and by the rescuers. The county
should consider adopting a system for rating the canyons’ level of difficulty and require permits for entry, plus possible fines should a rescue be required. At present, the sheriff’s office does not charge for S&R. The permit is not intended for restricting usage; • a new state law to require a “resource officer” or a “guardian” at each school. The resource officer will get $53K salary; the guardian can be a volunteer, but requires 32 hours of training on the range. The Commission went into executive session to discuss personnel. Returning to regular session, the Commissioners approved a business licenses for The Bunkhouses at Ray Family Ranch, a short-term rental. They also approved hiring Sen. Lee’s son, Chris, a secondyear law student, for another summer internship in the county attorney’s office. The Commissioners then received their annual Open Meetings training and returned to executive session. The Garfield County Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month starting at 10 a.m. All meetings are held in the County Courthouse in Panguitch. There is no set up for electronic participation, but all meeting recordings are uploaded to the Utah Public Meetings Notice board, https:// www.utah.gov/pmn/. —Insider
storage helps us preserve that water for use in dry summer months and drought years. To encourage water conservation among Utahns, the Department of Natural Resources continues to promote initiatives such as the Agricultural Water Optimization Program for farmers and SlowtheFlow.org for residents. These programs aim to educate and incentivize water-saving practices, ensuring Utahns become more drought-resilient and prepare for future conditions. Many indoor watersaving tips are available on the Slow the Flow website.
—Utah Division of Water Resources
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Adus F. Dorsey II
the grand scheme of things, there seems to be a rash of vandalism to signs of all sorts throughout Wayne County. If they aren’t being run over, they are being shot to pieces.
Wills, Trusts, and More
What Happens if No Will and No Trust?
In case you did not realize it, even if you have never signed a will or a trust, you have an estate plan. You may be asking, “How?” The answer is this —the State has a “default estate plan” for those without their own.
Each state in the United States has an “Intestate Succession Plan” for those residents that die without having signed their own will or trust. Although the term and concept may seem daunting, it is merely the state legislature’s attempt to do what the legislature thinks its citizens would do if they had drafted and signed their own estate plan.
In Utah (as in many states), if you die without an estate plan, the law provides that your entire estate will be distributed to your spouse if he or she is alive unless you have children from a prior marriage. If you do not have a surviving spouse, the estate will be distributed to your children and if a child predeceases you, then to that child's children.
If you have no surviving children or grandchildren (commonly called
by Jeffery J. McKenna
your “issue”), then your estate will be distributed to other relatives.
If you have a surviving spouse and children from a prior marriage, a certain amount is distributed to your surviving spouse and then one-half of the balance of your estate will be distributed to your surviving spouse and one-half to your children.
Although the state “default estate plan” attempts to represent what most people would want to do with their estate if they had done their own estate planning, it may not be what you want. There are many concerns about relying on the state’s “default estate plan.”
If you rely on the state’s “default estate plan,” your desires may not be met when you have children from a prior marriage. As previously stated, the state’s plan provides that one-half of your estate will go to children from a prior marriage and the other one-half to your surviving spouse.
Often, it may be desirable to allow the surviving
spouse to have a lifetime interest in all or a part of your estate until his or her death and at that time the estate could be distributed to your children. This is commonly done through the use of a revocable or living trust that holds a personal residence in trust for the surviving spouse and then upon their death to the children or grandchildren of the first spouse.
Additionally, if you marry later in life, you may desire that all your assets be distributed to your children from a prior marriage because your surviving spouse has sufficient assets of his or her own. This must be accomplished through your own will or trust.
Although we all have a “default estate plan,” it may be beneficial and sometimes crucial that you develop your own estate plan through your own efforts or with the help of an attorney. The “default estate plan” established by the state legislature can only do so much; it is important to know its terms and limitations
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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.
Old Timers Bar
Four older men are walking down a street. They turn a corner and see a sign that says, "Old Timers Bar—ALL drinks 10 cents."
They look at each other and then go in, thinking this is too good to be true.
The old bartender says in a voice that carries across the room, "Come on in and let me pour one for you! What'll it be, gentlemen?" There’s a fully stocked bar, so each of the men orders a martini.
In no time, the bartender serves up four iced martinis shaken, not stirred, and says, "That's 10 cents each, please."
The four guys stare at the bartender for a moment, then at each other. They can't believe their good luck. They pay the 40 cents, finish their martinis, and order another round. Again, four excellent martinis are produced, with the bartender again saying, "That's 40 cents, please.“
They pay 40 cents, but their curiosity gets the better of them. They've each had two martinis and haven't even spent a dollar yet.
Finally, one of them says, "How can you afford to serve martinis as good as these for a dime apiece?"
"I'm a retired tailor from Phoenix," the bartender says, "and I always wanted to own a bar. Last year, I hit the Lottery Jackpot for $125 million and decided to open this place. Every drink costs a dime. Wine, liquor, beer, it's all the same."
"Wow! That's some story!" one of the men says. As the four of them sip their martinis, they can't help noticing seven other people at the end of the bar who don't have any drinks in front of them and haven’t ordered anything the whole time they've been there.
Nodding at the seven at the end of the bar, one of the men asks the Bartender, "What's with them?"
The bartender says, "They're retired people from Florida. They’re waiting for Happy Hour when drinks are half-price."
PUNishment
After a concert, I asked ten puns if they liked the sound quality. The feedback was awful; no pun in ten did.
THEME: Desserts
ACROSS
1. Like some champagnes
5. Undergarment
8. Dashboard acronym
11. Poison ivy woe
12. Took to court
13. Milan's La ____ 15. Afresh
16. Globes and such 17. SNL's forté
18. *Ladyfingers+coffee liqueur
20. Grammy of sports 21. Jeweler's unit
22. *Like walnuts on ice cream
23. *Thin Mint or Carmel deLite
26. *Apple dip
30. Nelson Mandela's org.
31. Profoundness, pl.
34. Frost-covered
35. Ticket leftovers
37. Pathet ____
38. Lazybones
39. Samoan money
40. A in AU, Alabama
42. Heidi Samuel ___ Klum
43. Contaminating punch
45. Flammable anesthetics
47. a.k.a. acid
48. Military group
50. Jezebel's deity
52. *Espresso+gelato
56. Forgo
57. Palo ____, CA 58. Sacred image 59. Southern cuisine pods 60. Show the guns 61. Small stream 62. "The Star-Spangled Banner" author
Toni Morrison's "____ Baby" 64. Adeline or Addison, for short DOWN 1. Troublesome child
Jasmine of "Aladdin," e.g.
Olympic cast-out
Smack
Anatomical sac
Overthrow by argument
Marketing creations
Wild onion
Clever tactic
Spanish sea
Holy Hades, Look Who's 80!
We had a great time on our vacation down in the San Diego area. We did a lot of visiting with old friends and our daughter, Shawn; her daughter, Teah; her husband, Alex; and their new son. He is six months old and very charming. Like his mother, he knows how to get what he wants. We had some great Mexican food, and even went to a steakhouse with a friend. Everything there is really maintained well. We stayed at the Lawrence Welk resort, and you could stay there and not go anywhere if you choose. They have five swimming pools and two workout gyms that I made really good use of. They also had two golf courses, a theater, and a restaurant. Then there are the freeways that run everything. With all of the traffic, when do people find time work? One of our friends lived fifteen
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miles up the freeway, and it took us one and a half hours to get there. It is so nice there, and that is why so many people come there to work and live. Both of our friends live out in the boondocks, miles from the freeways, and live great lives and know how to go for supplies and restaurants. But it is always nice to get back to Panguitch and to peace and quiet. Pat and I have traveled the world, and there is no place like home. When you grow up in Panguitch, you have a home town. When you grow up in L.A., like I did, there isn’t any home town to go to.
I heard an exciting thing about the World Games, which is where the top athletes in the world come to compete each year. Our own Whittni Morgan (Orton) came in fourth in the 3,000M. I
know that at other meets she has taken first place, and she keeps getting better all of the time. I can’t wait for the next Olympics in 2028.
Things just keep getting worse on the national front. The stock market keeps going down, and this quarter, ending Monday, will be the first losing quarter in three and a half years. Tesla stock is going down and down, not that it matters to Musk. He just sold his X business for thirty-three billion. One of his other companies bought it. Someone must have told the president that the Panama Canal is not owned by the Chinese because he now is going after Greenland and crying that the Chinese are coming. Oh, yes! Russia is also coming. You can only cry wolf so many times. He is calling for his tariffs to start this Thursday, and, of
course, these other countries will also put tariffs on all of our goods that we get from them. Of course, cost of living (COL) will keep going up, and the stock market will keep going down.
Gas, if you haven’t noticed, is going up. California has the highest prices. I paid $4.85 a gallon in San Diego, and the Costco in Victorville was $4.10. At the Costco in St. George, it was a dollar cheaper at $3.10. Part of the problem is that the president stopped Chevron Oil from buying cheap oil from a country in South America. This is the same thing he did when he was president last time when gas was below $2.00, and he had OPEC cut back three million barrels a day. It is so nice to be back home. Mack O.
Bullfrog Airstrip Temporarily Closing for Maintenance
Bullfrog Airstrip in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. On April 9 through April 24, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will be conducting repairs at the airstrip located in Bullfrog, Utah.
PAGE - On April 9 through April 24, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will be conducting repairs at the airstrip located in Bullfrog, Utah. Work will include crack sealing, resurfacing and
painting of markings. The airstrip will be closed as work is being done. As an alternative, Cal Black Airport at Halls Crossing will remain open during this period. The Bullfrog airstrip will re-open on April 25 for
all traffic. The National Park Service has filed Notice to Airman (NOTAM’S) with the FAA for the periods of closure at the Bullfrog airstrip. The runway will be marked as "CLOSED" per
Obituaries
Beverly B. Brian
1939 - 2025
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—National Park Service
LOA - Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Beverly Brown Brian, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Loa on March 22, 2025, returning to her Heavenly Father and her eternal companion, H. Dudley Brian.
Beverly was born February 15, 1939, in Bicknell, Utah—her mother's "Day Late Valentine"—the 10th child of Alburn Adonis and Clara Ellen Ellett Brown.
She grew up in Bicknell and attended Wayne High School, where she excelled in reading and writing. During her senior year, she was honored as the FFA Sweetheart and graduated in 1957.
On February 7, 1958, Beverly married her eternal companion, H. Dudley Brian, in the Manti LDS Temple. After their marriage, they spent some time in Salt Lake City, but their hearts remained in Wayne County. In March 1963, they returned home, where Dudley began working for his Uncle Dolan and Aunt Florence on their ranch. They welcomed their son, Durran, in 1965, and then welcomed their daughter, Suzette, in 1968. Later that year, Beverly and Dudley had the opportunity to purchase the ranch, fulfilling their dream of raising their family on the land they loved.
Beverly worked diligently alongside Dudley to build their ranch while also dedicating herself to her family. She was a devoted wife and mother, always busy cooking, baking, gardening, canning, sewing, and creating a warm and loving home. Dudley preceded her in death on February 24, 2016.
A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Beverly served in various callings, including in the Primary, Young Women's, and Relief Society organizations. She and Dudley also served a service mission at the Johnson Home and Farm in Kirtland, Ohio.
Beyond her devotion to family and faith, Beverly had a passion for writing poetry and biographies, often capturing the stories of loved ones. Her greatest hobby, however, was her love of books. In her own words: "My library is my biggest hobby. I love books! Religious, history, autobiographies, biographies—you name it, I love it!"
She also had a talent for restoring old furniture, transforming worn pieces into beautiful treasures.
Beverly was a compassionate, loving, and giving woman who always put her family first. She carried herself with grace, never seen without her hair and makeup done and, of course, her signature lipstick.
She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and dedication that will be cherished by all who knew her
She is survived by her children, Durran and Teresa Brian of Loa, Suzette Brian of Beaver, 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, brother, Valoy (Elaine deceased) Brown of Pleasant Grove, sister-in-law Naomi Brown of Draper.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Alburn and Ellen Brown, her husband, H. Dudley Brian, brothers and sisters, Maxine Omps, Cleon (Verus) Brown, Deon (Pauline) Brown, Vanor Brown, Adona (Roger) Burnett, Lewellyn (James) Stephenson, Evelyn (Garth) Bagley, Darlene (Arlo) Farnsworth, infant sister Diana, son-in-law Dennis Durfey, granddaughter Breanna Sue Petty, grandson Traeger Bradshaw.
The family would like to extend their appreciation and thanks to: Bret Hilton, Teri Meacham, Cheyenne Jensen and Julie Jeffery for their compassionate care for our special mother.
Graveside services were held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, March 27, 2025 in the Loa Cemetery. Friends called for viewing from 10:30 to 12:30 P.M. at the Loa LDS Stake Center prior to services.
Burial was in the Loa Cemetery under the care of Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. Online guest book at: www.springerturner.com
Happy 80th Birthday, Vanetta Brinkerhoff! from Doyle, Tiffany & Family
Four Intermountain Health Hospitals Named Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals for 2025
UTAH - Four Intermountain Health Hospitals have been named Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals for 2025, according to a new national study by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.
Intermountain Cedar City Hospital, Intermountain Park City Hospital, Intermountain Bear River Valley Hospital, and Intermountain Sevier Valley Hospital all made this year’s list.
“Cedar City Hospital remains committed to being one of the top 100 rural and community hospitals in the nation,” said Jamison Robinett, president of Intermountain Cedar City
Hospital. “Our caregivers, leaders, and provider partners are deeply committed to providing excellent patient care and helping those we serve live the healthiest lives possible. We are honored to be named as one of the 2025 top performing community hospitals.”
Thanks to telehealth and other innovations, Intermountain continues to bring expert care to rural communities. Several specialty health services are now available at these rural facilities, so patients don’t have to travel long distances to get the care they need.
Telehealth services and virtual care has been especially helpful when treat-
ing cancer patients who can have virtual appointments with experts far away. These innovations have also helped emergency room doctors respond faster in critical situations because they have access to experts who can guide treatment faster.
“The Top 100 award program elevates the very best performers and helps create a roadmap for those seeking to improve financial and operational performance while continuing to care for the communities they serve,” said Michael Topchik, executive director of The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “This is our 10th year honoring the Top
Obituaries
Mary Carol Clark Izatt
1938 - 2025
HENRIEVILLE - A Life of Love, Laughter, Grace and Unyielding Faith
100 Rural & Community Hospitals, and we’re thrilled to be able to celebrate these milestones with this year’s winners.”
The annual study is meant to highlight rural and community hospitals that can serve as an example to other hospitals seeking to improve healthcare in the communities they serve. Chartis uses publicly available data, along with their own system and metrics, to measure the performance of hospitals.
To see the Chartis full list of Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals for 2025, go to info.chartis.com. —Intermountain Health
The Truth about Ketamine: What You Should Know
by
Dennis Hinkamp | Utah State University Extension and anti-suicidal properties, offering hope for individuals who have not responded to traditional treatments. However, it is essential for safety to find a qualified health care provider to oversee treatment.
UTAH - The 2023 death of celebrity Matthew Perry placed a spotlight on the dangers of ketamine, as it was determined to be the cause of his death. Perry suffered from opioid use disorder and turned to ketamine as an alternative treatment. While promising studies show that ketamine may be effective for some behavioral health conditions, substance use disorders, and chronic pain conditions, it is not risk-free.
Originally developed in the 1960s as a general anesthetic, ketamine has become a widely used medical tool for pain management and surgical sedation. More recently, researchers have explored its potential as a treatment for severe depression and mood disorders. However, along with the medical benefits, ketamine’s rising popularity as a recreational drug raises concerns about misuse and potential health risks.
Recreational Use and Associated Risks
Beyond its medical applications, ketamine is also used recreationally for its dissociative and hallucinogenic effects. It is often found in liquid or powder form and may be ingested, injected, inhaled, or mixed into drinks. At lower doses, users experience euphoria and a dream-like state, but higher doses can result in confusion, immobility, or extreme detachment— sometimes referred to as “k-hole.”
Overdose and Safety Precautions
Mary Carol Clark Izatt (86) peacefully left this world, March 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, devotion, and a spirit that could find joy in even the darkest of hours.
Born December 15, 1938, in Cannonville, Utah, to Wilford Kay Clark and Laura Smith, Mary grew up in the stunning red-rock landscapes of Bryce Canyon and Kanab, where her childhood was sprinkled with a touch of movie magic. She spent her summers sneaking peeks at Hollywood stars filming on location, no doubt charming a few with her wit and spunk thanks to her dad working in some of the films.
Mary’s life was a testament to the power of faith. She excelled in her studies. She graduated from Bryce Valley High School, where she was a natural leader, and later graduated from Steven Henager College of Business. Because of her devotion to her faith, she made the choice to serve her Father in Heaven—serving a full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the British Isles, where she not only spread the gospel but touched the lives of all who surrounded her. It was there, amidst the rolling hills and storied history, that she met her future husband, Joel Holbrook Izatt. They married on February 23, 1963, in the Manti Utah Temple and embarked on their own epic journey, raising four children while navigating life’s ups, downs, and unexpected plot twists.
Mary was the kind of woman who could do it all—seamstress extraordinaire, adventurous, outdoors loving, devoted mother, with a quick wit and sense of humor. If there was a way to make someone laugh, Mary would find it. Her children’s costumes were stitched with love, her words woven with kindness, and her faith sewn into the fabric of her soul. She was an excellent cook, and homemaker. Even after facing unimaginable challenges—including a medical emergency in 1973 that left her with brain damage—Mary never lost her spark. She lived with an unshakable faith that carried her through every storm, always seeing the beauty in life and holding fast to her belief in Jesus Christ.
Her family extends a heartfelt thank-you to the angels at Copper Ridge in West Jordan—nurses, helpers, therapists, and staff who cared for Mary with patience, humor, and grace (even when she was a bit mischievous). You made her final years brighter, and for that, we are forever grateful.
Mary now joins her beloved son, Louis; former husband, Joel; brothers, Randy and Ronald; parents; and many dear ones in a grand heavenly reunion. She is survived by her children Sheron Izatt Drake, Joel Clark Izatt, and Camille Carol Izatt, sister LaKay Quilter, 11 grandchildren, (Amber, Joel, Jessica and Jared Drake, LeRoy Izatt, Cooper Izatt, Mary, Katrina, Emily and Spencer Izatt and Braedon Anderson) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will carry on her laughter and love.
Though Mary’s earthly story is over, her legacy—of humor, faith, and resilience—will live on. In her honor, serve someone anonymously, sew something with love, visit someone that is lonely and never forget to find beauty in the world around you. Funeral services were held Saturday March 29th in the Henrieville, Utah chapel. A viewing was at 10 a.m. with funeral following at 11 a.m. Interment was in the Henrieville, Utah cemetery.
The Utah State University Extension Health Extension: Advocacy, Research and Teaching (HEART) initiative recently published a fact sheet to increase public understanding about the drug.
Aaron Hunt, health and wellness Extension specialist and one of four report authors, said though ketamine is not an opioid, it still has risks.
“Recreational ketamine use can lead to significant health dangers, including psychological dependency, cognitive impairment, and long-term bladder and urinary issues,” Hunt said. “Users often develop a quick tolerance, increasing the necessity of higher dosages and dangerous consequences.”
The publication outlines common uses of ketamine.
Medical Uses and Emerging Research
Ketamine is an FDAapproved anesthetic commonly used in medical settings to assist with surgeries and pain relief. It is particularly valuable for its rapidacting effects in emergency and surgical procedures. In recent years, researchers have studied ketamine’s effectiveness in treating severe depression, treatment-resistant mood disorders, and chronic pain. Low doses of ketamine have demonstrated promising antidepressant
Since ketamine is not an opioid, overdoses cannot be reversed by Narcan (naloxone). Overdose can occur even in small amounts, particularly when combined with other substances. Symptoms of overdose include severe confusion, unconsciousness, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, vomiting, and convulsions. In severe cases, overdose can be fatal. Individuals who suspect someone is overdosing should call emergency services immediately and place the individual in a position to maintain an open airway.
Harm Reduction Strategies
To reduce the risks associated with ketamine use, experts recommend: Use ketamine only under medical supervision and avoid long-term use. Recognize signs of overdose and seek help immediately. Avoid ketamine when alone or in unfamiliar environments. Properly store ketamine to prevent accidental ingestion. Never mix ketamine with other substances, including alcohol.
If you are considering using ketamine as a health treatment option, be sure to find a qualified medical provider or clinic to oversee your treatment. Do not use ketamine recreationally or try to do self-treatment, as this could lead to overdose and death.
Schools and Sports
SUU Hosts Annual Sterling Scholar Competition
Rulon Beesley and Ferrin
CEDAR CITYSouthern Utah University is hosting the annual Sterling Scholar competition today, April 3, 2025. Students from twenty high schools will meet on Southern Utah University campus to complete the final round of judging. The day’s events will include competitive interviews followed by an Awards Program this evening.
This statewide academic competition recognizes the achievements of Utah’s high school seniors in the following fifteen categories: Agriculture Science, Business and Marketing, Computer Technology, Dance, English, Family and Consumer Sciences, General Scholarship, Mathematics, Music, Science, Social Science, Speech and Drama, Skilled and Technical Science Education, Visual Arts and World Languages.
Each of the finalists will be interviewed by judges and given time to explain their personal achievements and awards that have been compiled in their digital portfolios. The winners will be chosen based on their experience and skills in scholarship, leadership, and citizenship. A winner and two runners-up in each of the categories will be chosen. These deserving scholars will receive
a scholarship and a Sterling Scholar pin. Finalists from each high school will also receive a Sterling Scholar certificate. The three judges in each category come from local communities, Utah Tech University and Southern Utah University. Many colleges and universities in Utah offer scholarships to both the winners and the runnersup to help these students in achieving their goals. Some of these scholarships include cash amounts up to $2500 or full tuition waivers. The support from the higher educational in-
stitutions in the state is much appreciated and utilized by Sterling Scholar recipients.
Since its inception, the program has expanded from its origins in Salt Lake City to include five region-wide competitions
throughout the state that continue to publicly recognize outstanding seniors and encourage academic excellence. The program began in the early 1960s, when Steve Hale, a Deseret News columnist; Lavor Chaffin, an education reporter at the Desert News ; and Keith West, the Deseret News ’ director of marketing realized that while their newspaper had been recognizing outstanding athletes for years, there was no mechanism in place to recognize outstanding scholars. Together with the Utah Board of Education, they developed the Sterling Scholars program. We applaud all those who labor to make this program a reality each year. The parents and teachers of all nominees have dedicated untold hours to ensure the success of these students. We give a heartfelt thanks to all that have donated so much time and energy into providing this opportunity for the best and brightest in Utah.
—Sterling Scholar Awards
by Mack Oetting
So far into the season, the softball team is 3-2. After winning against Millard, the Cats traveled down to Beaver Dam on March 8th and got two wins against Beaver Dam of Arizona. This week, the Cats had two games against Piute. In Tuesday’s game, the Cats won the game by 15-0. Brooklyn Harland earned the win; she allowed only one hit in three innings, striking out four and walking three. The Harland sisters both had two hits. Torgerson stole two bases, and the Cats ended up with seven stolen bases in the game, which only went five innings. On Friday, in a seesaw game with the Thunderbirds, the final score was 16-18, a loss for the Cats.
The Lady Cats have a home game here in Panguitch on April 8th against Monticello. Their next three games are on the road: Milford on the 10th, Monticello on the 11th, and Wayne on the 15th.
I haven’t been able to catch the coaches for golf or track, but next week, I will have a better report.
On March 25th, Kelly Holman was honored by the Utah Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame as an Outstanding Referee. The foundation recognizes athletes, officials and coaches for their contributions to Utah football and athletics. Kelly began his officiating endeavors in 1984, after taking a basketball/football officiating class. He started officiating football in 1985. He has worked several football and basketball high school championship games over the past forty-one years and has also been officiating high school baseball and softball. He has served in numerous leadership positions for the Southern Utah Official Association, including over twenty years as basketball assigner. Holman currently serves as supervisor of football officials. He has served three different terms over the past thirty years as director of basketball, officiating for the Utah summer games. Holman is currently in his tenth season as the Panguitch High School softball coach and loves to watch the athletes develop confidence and mental toughness.
In addition to his lengthy high school career, Holman has officiated collegiate men and women’s basketball in the American West, Mid-Continent and Scenic West conferences. He began his collegiate football officiating in 1996 and was hired by Doug Toole in 2003 as a head linesman in the Big Sky conference. In 2006, he became a referee and has been a crew chief since that time. Holman was invited to work his first FCS playoff game in 2009, but he had to decline because of a broken shoulder sustained in a Thanksgiving family football game. He has participated in the FCS playoffs every year, except two, since 2010 and officiated the FCS National Championship game in Frisco, Texas, in January of 2020, featuring James Madison University and North Dakota State University. Kelly has been extremely blessed to be associated with so many wonderful colleagues, mentors, coaches, athletes and administrators, but he is mostly grateful for the love and support of his dear wife, JoAnn, and his six wonderful children.
Courtesy Sterling Scholar Awards
Panguitch High School Sterling Scholars (from left to right) Jackson Wright, Social Sciences; Seren Graff, Visual Arts; Zoey Fawson, Family and Consumer Sciences; Manuela Fraulini, World Languages; and Ronan Mooney, English.
Courtesy Sterling Scholar Awards
Bryce Valley High School Sterling Scholars Elijah
Quinn Matthews.
Utah Film Trail: The Utah Film Trail highlights our state’s incredible cinematic history, and Garfield County is proud to be part of it with our own marker recognizing the iconic films shot here. Film is a unique and growing segment of tourism that rural Utah can take advantage of, bringing economic benefits while showcasing our stunning landscapes to audiences worldwide.
—Falyn Owens, Garfield County Director of Tourism
A Utah Film Trail marker at the Sunset Point parking area indicates the location where a scene from “The Deadwood Coach” (1924) was filmed inside Bryce Canyon National Park. In March 2025, the Utah Film Trail—established by the Utah Film Commission, alongside the Utah Office of Tourism—was officially launched, and film lovers are being encouraged to visit sites marked throughout the state with physical plaques that celebrate significant movies and TV shows that were filmed at those locations.
between the Utah Film Commission, the Utah Office of Tourism, and local communities, further solidifying Utah’s status as a premier filming destination.
The trail includes marked spots like the hideout from "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and an infamous scene from "Thelma & Louise;" even Garfield County has its own marker in Bryce Canyon National Park, where a scene from “The Deadwood Coach” was filmed. Additional markers will be installed throughout 2025
and should be complete by September. With a collection of physical markers scattered throughout Utah, the trail leads visitors off the typical tourist routes to uncover the actual locations showcased in some of their beloved films and television series.
One of the earliest films shot in Utah was “The Deadwood Coach.” With Bryce Canyon's stunning rugged landscapes, it's clear why a Western was chosen to introduce Utah to Hollywood. This silent film featured Tom Mix, a major star of the 1920s. The striking red cliffs of the area have also appeared in numerous other films, such
as “Thunderhead: Son of Flicka” (1945), “Sergeants 3” (1962), and “Bonneville” (2006). Garfield County Director of Tourism Falyn Owens says she is delighted to have a marker in our area. “The Utah Film Trail highlights our state’s incredible cinematic history, and Garfield County is proud to be part of it with our own marker recognizing the iconic films shot here,” said Owens. “Film is a unique and growing segment of tourism that rural Utah can take advantage of, bringing economic benefits while showcasing our stunning landscapes to audiences worldwide.”
According to a press release from the Utah Film Commission, film tourism has significantly benefited Utah's economy, contributing $6 billion over the past decade, with 37% of visitors citing film and television as key factors in choosing Utah as a destination. The markers were created by local companies, emphasizing the state's commitment to promoting its film legacy and tourism.
“Utah is known as ‘America’s Film Set’ for a reason. Our iconic landscapes are famous for making movie magic," said Virginia Pearce, Utah Film Commission Director, in the release. "Now, the Utah
Film Trail will take you off the beaten path to discover the settings of made-inUtah films and television shows you’ve fallen in love with.”
The Utah Office of Tourism aims to enhance residents' quality of life through tourism, while the Utah Film Commission markets the state as a prime location for film production. Most of the films are Westerns, with the Utah desert landscape being a perfect backdrop for the genre, but that is not all; there are a variety of genres represented on the list.
Markers on the Utah Film Trail include:
• Antelope Island State Park - “The Covered Wagon” (Coming Soon)
Box Elder County Historic Courthouse“Jingle Belle” (Coming Soon)
• Bryce Canyon National Park - “The Deadwood Coach” Compass Rose Lodge - “Check Inn to Christmas” Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park - “Westworld”
• Dead Horse State Park“Thelma & Louise” Goblin Valley State Park - “Galaxy Quest” Goulding’s Lodge“Stagecoach” (Coming Soon)
• Great Salt Lake State Park - “Carnival of Souls” (Coming Soon)
• Heber Valley Railroad“Touched By An Angel”
• Helper Main Street“Adventures of Power” (Coming Soon)
• Historic 25th Street“Yellowstone” (Coming Soon) La Sal Junction - “Trans-
formers: Age of Extinction” (Coming Soon) Lorin Farr Pool - “The Sandlot” (Coming Soon)
• Park City Main Street - “Dumb and Dumber” Parry Lodge - “The Outlaw Josey Wales” Snow Canyon State Park - “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”
• Sundance Mountain Resort - “Jeremiah Johnson”
• Uintah Basin/Vernal - “The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch” (Coming Soon)
• Zion Canyon Village“Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”
The sites along the Utah Film Trail are chosen for their historical importance in filmmaking, stunning scenic appeal, visitor accessibility, community backing, and representation across the state. Each site is associated with a notable film or television production, providing a distinct experience for film enthusiasts. The markers for the Utah Film Trail were designed and produced by local Utah companies, including the architecture firm Studio LP and the custom fabricator Element Shop Works. Each marker features a QR code that directs travelers to utahfilmtrail.com, where they can discover more information about each location and explore additional sites throughout the state. An interactive map is also available on utahfilmtrail.com, complete with GPS coordinates for all Utah Film Trail locations to help plan tourists' journeys.
UT Clean-Energy Advocates Call Out PacifiCorp for Backpedaling
by Alex Gonzalez | Utah News Connection
UTAH - The Sierra Club's Utah chapter said electric utility PacifiCorp's long-term plan to embrace renewable energy has changed and is now placing more reliance on fossil fuels such as coal, which they argued poses a threat to the state's resiliency.
A new report commissioned by the Sierra Club aims to highlight the economic impacts of renewable energy in Utah. Put simply, the study found the deployment of renewable energy projects, such as wind, solar and storage facilities, would generate significant economic benefits for the Beehive State.
Luis Miranda, senior campaign organizer for the Sierra Club, acknowledged families in coal country are facing economic uncertainty.
"I can't help but feel so proud for the legacy of generations of Utahns and coal miners and coal plant workers who have sacrificed so much to ensure the lights stay on in this country," Miranda noted. "And yet the question I hear again and again isn't just about jobs, it's about long-term stability."
Miranda explained people want to know if there will be careers allowing them to stay in their communities and plan for the future. He emphasized the answer lies within "greener" forms of energy. But conservatives disagree and argued
energy must remain cheap, reliable and dispatchable. Advocates countered they realize the grid cannot solely run on renewables but want to see utilities like PacifiCorp make more of an effort and not stall on progress.
Utah's electricity-generation profile is currently made up of about 47% coal, 36% natural gas and 17% renewables.
Rosa Monahan, staff attorney for the Sierra Club, said PacifiCorp's latest integrated resource plan extends rather than shortens the life of coal operations in Utah and Wyoming. She called it a mistake.
"That is the wrong direction to go," Monahan contended. "To make no progress until after 2030 is really just going to continue to put us behind the eight-ball, and so we want to see progress continuing to move forward as more resources are developed like the long-duration storage, more geothermal, particularly in Utah."
The report authors said the data used in the analysis was developed and came directly from PacifiCorp, when the company published a report in 2023 with a "high renewable outlook" portfolio and believed it would be able to meet demand as well as utilize renewable energy in a cost-effective and reliable manner.
Jaynie Connor
Utah Film Trail Cont'd from A1
Book Release:
We have seventeen natural habitat dioramas that showcase various animal species and their environments.
—Terri Driedonks, owner and curator of the Bryce Canyon Wildlife Conservation Museum
There are over a thousand animals and 1,600 butterflies; even the trees, bushes, grasses, and scat are authentic.
—Robert Driedonks, owner and curator of the Bryce Canyon Wildlife Conservation Museum
less of Schless Photography, LLC, and museum owners Robert and Terri Driedonks, this book is an invaluable resource for families, libraries, and schools. It features over 700 stunning photographs and highlights Schless’s renowned artistry, weaving a vivid narrative of transformation, devotion, and legacy. Each page immerses readers in the museum’s spirit, reflecting the passion and expertise that shaped this unique institution.
“My vision of a wildlife conservation and educational museum began the museum’s journey modestly in Panguitch during the 1990s,” says Robert. These smallscale beginnings laid the groundwork for a worldclass facility, culminating in a move to Bryce Canyon City in 2005, its current 16,000-square-foot building just five miles from Bryce Canyon National Park. This expansion broadened the museum’s impact, advancing its mission of raising awareness for wildlife conservation through education.
Robert and Terri’s commitment to public education remains central to the museum’s mission.
“We have seventeen natural habitat dioramas that showcase various animal species and their environments,” Terri explains.
Robert adds, “There are over a thousand animals and 1,600 butterflies; even the trees, bushes, grasses, and scat are authentic.”
The museum invites visi-
tors to explore a wide range of ecosystems and species. Each scene includes detailed explanations that illustrate the delicate balance maintaining these habitats.
Although the museum does not feature interactive displays, it emphasizes rich narratives, positioning itself as a leading educational destination that encourages reflection and observation.
Visitors from across the nation and around the world praise the museum’s exhibits, often noting that its immersive displays rival or even surpass those of major institutions like the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. This international acclaim highlights the museum’s world-class status and Garfield County’s pride in hosting such a cultural gem.
The new two-volume photo book preserves Robert and Terri’s legacy, capturing their lifelong work in wildlife conservation and environmental education.
More than a simple collection of images, it is a testament to how the Driedonks’ visionary leadership and unrelenting dedication can spark meaningful change. By showcasing the museum’s success, the Driedonks inspire others to recognize and protect the natural wonders surrounding us.
The book offers families a hands-on learning experience that goes beyond digital media. With stunning photography, parents and children can connect and explore the stories behind each exhibit. As a valuable resource for teachers and librarians, it brings nature to life in classrooms and libraries, connecting formal education with real-world
Nuclear Power:
Nuclear is going to be, I think, very reliable, safe, and profitable eventually. But a lot has to happen in the next decade to make that work.
—Glenn Sjoden, professor of nuclear engineering at the University of Utah
Power
water that say a normal coal plant would use,” Sjoden said. Plants can be designed to use air cooling, but they are less efficient and will cost even more to build.
There’s also the issue of waste, which he says is not really a problem for the rest of the world, only the United States, which lacks a facility to recycle nuclear waste.
“Nuclear plants are really awesome, 90% of that fuel is recyclable.
People don’t realize that,” he said. “But you have to recycle the fuel, and we’re not currently doing that.”
Transmission lines are also a factor; those would need to be upgraded as well to handle distribution from nuclear facilities. And then you also need highly educated workers to run the plants; it’s not an entry-level Homer Simpson position.
“Notwithstanding the business that I’m in, of training and educating nuclear experts, it takes some effort to do that, and we need to create a lot more (jobs for people) that are going to stay in the state of Utah,” Sjoden said.
conservation. Students will be captivated by the vivid visuals and engaging explanations that highlight nature's intricate relationships.
At the heart of this project is the artistry of photographer Ton Schless. Renowned for his keen eye and ability to capture a subject’s essence, Schless has turned the book into a unique blend of art and education. Ton states, “While photographing and working on the book, I sensed the deeper meaning of Robert and Terri’s mission to educate and conserve, and I felt a compelling urge to create the best possible work to
convey the story.”
This photo book is now a permanent chapter in the story of the Bryce Canyon Wildlife Conservation Museum. It honors local heritage, promotes environmental education, and transcends generations with its timeless appeal. Its pages showcase the museum’s evolution from its modest beginnings in Panguitch to a world-class facility in Bryce Canyon City, reminding us that conservation is a collective effort that requires the involvement of each person.
As these volumes launch in mid-April, we invite locals and visitors alike
to explore this testament to wildlife conservation.
Whether you’re looking for a unique learning tool for children, a comprehensive educational reference for your school or library, a stunning photo book, or simply a chance to delve into the museum’s accomplishments, this book will undoubtedly enhance your understanding of nature’s grandeur. It is available at the museum and on Schless’s website: https://schlessphotography.com/shop.
Plan your museum visit from April 1 to October 31, daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is
$10.00 and $5.00 for children under 12. Don’t miss the chance to hand-feed the European Fallow deer behind the museum. Join us in celebrating this milestone for the Bryce Canyon Wildlife Conservation Museum, a testament to our collective commitment and deep appreciation for preserving and cherishing the natural world for future generations.
Paid Post: This content was paid for by the Bryce Canyon Wildlife Conservation Museum and created by Ton Schless of Schless Photography, LLC.
In September 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy released a report about the future potential of nuclear power, noting that one of the biggest challenges to the cost and completion of the plant in Georgia was an “untrained workforce.”
Over the course of that project, the plant ended up training approximately 30,000 workers.
Utah would be starting almost from scratch.
While Sjoden is an unabashed believer in nuclear, he’s also a believer in the wisdom of adopting a strong mix of energy sources like renewables with storage and natural gas for the medium term, while also planning for nuclear further down the road.
“All technologies need to be looked at in the right proportion,” Sjoden said.
With the right preparation, it can happen here in Utah, but it will take a lot of money, time and effort, he said.
“Nuclear is going to be, I think, very reliable, safe, and profitable eventually,” Sjoden said. “But a lot has to happen in the next decade to make that work.”
This article was originally published on utahnewsdispatch.comon March 10, 2025.
Courtesy Ton Schless
Terri and Robert Driedonks, the owners and curators of the Bryce Canyon Wildlife Conservation Museum, have released a two-volume educational photo book that captures the museum’s history and dedication to wildlife and Native American artifact conservation.
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 Apr. 23, 2025 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.
GARFIELD COUNTY
CHANGE APPLICATION(S)
97-78 (a52795): Melvin and Judy Brooks propose(s) using 166 ac-ft. from groundwater (0.8 mi NE of Escalante) for IRRIGATION.
61-3539 (a52799): Family Trust of The George R. Aiken Jr. and Donna M. Aiken Revocable Trust propose(s) using 3 ac-ft. from groundwater (4 miles SE of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION.
EXTENSION(S)
61-1396 (a30039): Bristlecone Water Improvement District is/are filing an extension for 0.0277 cfs OR 4.46 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles NW of Ruby`s Inn) for MUNICIPAL: In Bristlecone Water Improvement District.
WAYNE COUNTY
NEW APPLICATION(S)
95-5559 (A84588): Capitol Reef Retreat, LLC propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (9 miles west of Hanksville) for IRRIGATION; RECREATION: 5 campsites (60 gpd/person x 5 persons/site for 275 days).
CHANGE APPLICATION(S)
95-5532 (a52806): Fish Creek Retreat, LLC propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles northwest of Grover) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.
95-5411 (a52837): Samuel S. Alexander propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles south of Torrey) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E., State Engineer
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 27 and APRIL 3, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
WAYNE COUNTY DOCUMENT 00 11 13
WAYNE COUNTY, 18 SOUTH MAIN, PO BOX 189, LOA, UTAH 84747
General Notice:
Wayne County (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: 2025 Pavement Preservation
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received in the Commission Chambers of the Wayne County Courthouse located at 18 South Main, PO Box 189, Loa, Utah 84747, until Monday, April 21, 2025 at 9:00 am local time. At that time, the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
The Project includes the following Work: Micro-surface of specified roads within Wayne County. Bids will be received for a single contract.
Owner anticipates that the Project’s total bid price will be approximately $300,000. The Project has an expected duration of 45 days.
Obtaining Bidding Documents:
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated websites: https://utah.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities
The designated websites will be updated with addenda, plan holders list, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. Official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered through the designated websites.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Jones & DeMille Engineering, Inc., 1535 South 100 West, Richfield, UT 84701
Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except holidays or may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated websites and the Issuing Office.
Questions shall be submitted by email to Micklane Farmer at micklane.f@jonesanddemille.com by 5:00 PM on April 16, 2025.
Pre-bid Conference:
A pre-bid conference will not be held.
Instructions to Bidders:
For further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. The Owner may reject any or all bids submitted.
Issued by:
Owner: Wayne County
By: Dennis Blackburn
Title: Wayne County Commissioner
Date: 3/26/2025
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 27 and APRIL 3, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS RICHFIELD CITY RICHFIELD SENIOR CENTER REMODEL SECTION 00 11 13
Richfield City (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Richfield Senior Center Remodel 12014
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received on April 15th, 2025 at 1:00 PM via Quest CDN online bidding network.
The Project includes the following Work:
Complete remodel of the kitchen and bathrooms including removal of all cabinets, countertops, sinks, sheet rock on walls and ceiling, and all appliances. This project has been identified to contain asbestos throughout the building. Therefore, only asbestos certified contractors can complete the demolition phase of the project.
Bids are requested for the following Contract: Richfield Senior Center Remodel
Obtaining the Bidding Documents
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: https://www.ensignutah.com/bid-access/ or www.questcdn.com
Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:
Ensign Engineering and Land Surveying
225 North 100 East Richfield, Utah 84701
Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office by paying a deposit of $100 for each set, no part of which will be refunded. Make deposit checks for Bidding Documents payable to Ensign Engineering and Land Surveying.
Pre-bid Conference
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held for this project on Wednesday, April 9th at 2:00 PM at the project site at: 890 North 300 West, Richfield, UT. The engineer and owner will be on-site to answer questions.
Questions
All questions should be directed in writing via quest CDN. In interest of a fair bidding process, verbal questions will not be accepted. The last day for questions shall be Friday, April 11th at 1:00 PM. Instructions to Bidders.
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
Owner reserves all rights to reject any and all bids.
This Advertisement is issued by:
Owner: Richfield City Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 3, 2025
SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON VERIFIED PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
Arek E. Butler (11523)
Assistant Attorney General
Derek E. Brown (10476)
Utah Attorney General
Attorneys for the State of Utah 55 S. Main St., Suite # 22 Manti, UT 84642
Telephone: (435) 835-0760
Email: abutler@agutah.gov
SIXTH DISTRICT JUVENILE COURT FOR GARFIELD COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
STATE OF UTAH, In the Interest of: N.E.G. 09-12-2011 A person under 18 years of age
SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON VERIFIED PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS Case No. 1236395
Judge Brody L. Keisel
STATE OF UTAH TO: Andy Allen Gil
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear before the Honorable Brody L. Keisel, Judge of the Sixth District Juvenile Court, for a Termination of Parental Rights Trial scheduled for April 23, 2025 at the hour of 11:00 a.m. The State of Utah, Division of Child and Family Services (“DCFS”), has filed a Verified Petition for Termination of Parental Rights with this court. The Verified Petition requests that your parental rights to the above-named child(ren) be permanently terminated.
The Verified Petition is brought pursuant to pursuant to Utah Code Ann. §78A-6103 and §80-1-102 and §80-1-301.
Please contact the Sixth District Juvenile Court, located at 55 South Main St., Panguitch, UT 84759, telephone (435) 676-1104 for more information.
If you fail to appear and/or answer, the relief requested in the Petition may be granted by the Court. Pursuant to Utah Rules of Juvenile Procedure 19, if you fail to appear, a default judgment may be rendered against you. If you fail to appear, contempt of court proceedings may be pursued.
DATED this 3rd day of March, 2025,
OFFICE OF THE UTAH ATTORNEY GENERAL /s/Arek E.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 13, 20 & 27 and APRIL 3, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
WAYNE COUNTY, UTAH SECTION 00 11 13
WAYNE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES BUILDING
GENERAL NOTICE
Wayne County, UT (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Wayne County Emergency Services Building Project# 13558
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received on April 16th at 2:00 PM via QuestCDN online bidding network.
The Project includes the following Work:
This project involves the construction of an 18,000 SF Type VB metal building and interior finishes tailored for emergency service operations and office space. The scope includes comprehensive site improvements such as grading, paving, utilities, ADA-compliant access, and landscaping enhancements. All work will comply with ADA guidelines, building codes, and local regulations, ensuring a safe, functional, and aesthetically appealing facility that meets long-term operational needs.
Obtaining the Bidding Documents Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: https://www.ensignutah.com/bid-access/ or www.questcdn.com (#9592843) Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:
Ensign Engineering and Land Surveying 225 North 100 East Richfield, Utah 84701
Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office by paying a deposit of $100 for each set, no part of which will be refunded. Make deposit checks for Bidding Documents payable to Ensign Engineering and Land Surveying.
Pre-bid Conference
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on April 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the project site located at 595 SOUTH 350 EAST, Bicknell, UT. Bidders are highly encouraged to attend non-mandatory pre-bid conference.
Questions
All questions should be directed in writing to Brennan Rees at brees@ensignutah. com or via quest CDN. In interest of a fair bidding process, verbal questions will not be accepted. The last day for questions shall be April 11th at 5:00 PM.
Instructions to Bidders.
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
This Advertisement is issued by:
Owner: Wayne County
By: Dennis Blackburn
Title: Commission Chair
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 20 & 27 and APRIL 3, 2025
NOTICE OF SUMMONS
SUMMONS TO: THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN DEFENDANTS’ JOHN DOES I-V. KADE
FULLMER is seeking quiet title to himself and against you and any other person claiming an interest in the following land located in Garfield County, State of Utah: Commencing at the Corner of Sections 27, 28, 33 & 34 Township 33 South Range 5 West Salt Lake Base and Meridian Running Thence North 89° 21' 02" West along the line between Sections 28 & 33, 1799.22 feet; Thence North 0° 49' 48" East 392.77 feet to true point of beginning; Thence North 0° 49' 48" East 298.98 feet; Thence South 89° 21' 02" East 198.12 feet; Thence South 0° 49' 48" West 298.98 feet; Thence North 89° 10' 12" West 198.12 feet to the point of beginning containing 1.36 acres. YOU ARE REQUIRED to file an Answer to the Complaint on file in the 6th Judicial District Court case #250600005 at 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah 847459 within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice. Failure to do so will result in a default being entered against you and the relief requested in the Complaint being granted in favor of the Plaintiff. Signed: Barry L. Huntington, Attorney for Plaintiff. 435-676-1103. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2025
Butler
Arek E. Butler Assistant Attorney General
Wayne Commission:
A letter of support for Torrey Town’s plan to build a splash pad near its current playground, the state’s new regional outdoor recreation planning effort, a grant application to help finish development of one of the baseball fields next to the fairgrounds, a list of small businesses recommended to receive county grant funding, the importance of childcare in the county, and approval of Resolution 25-02 to put in place a 0.3% local sales tax to help fund public safety discussed.
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• Black Sheep Bloomsnew flower farm and agritourism in Bicknell
County. The goal is to guide long-term funding and project priorities for outdoor recreation across the six-county area. Commissioners will need to assign a point of contact to represent the county, but since Commissioner Cook has already been involved in the planning group, they agreed to revisit the item at next week’s meeting when he is present.
The commission then approved moving forward with a grant application to help finish development of one of the baseball fields next to the fairgrounds. The county will be applying for $196,660 to fund fencing, dugouts, and irrigation. The match will come from the local Special Service District, and no county general funds will be used.
Next up, Abby Ivory from the Economic Development Office presented a list of small businesses recommended to receive county grant funding. The commission approved six grants totaling $103,454. These are 50/50 match grants, meaning the business puts in half the money, and the county reimburses the other half once paperwork and licensing are in order.
Businesses awarded this round included:
• Johnson Saddlery - expanding leatherwork tools and shop in Bicknell
Anthill RV Park - improvements for guests
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• Desert Blossoms Daycare - new childcare center in Hanksville GAC Customs - auto paint and body shop near Lyman
Little Wayne Wondersdaycare in Loa for up to twenty-eight kids
The commission emphasized the importance of childcare in the county. Abby Ivory said, “If we want young families to live and work in Wayne County, we have to make sure they have access to childcare. It’s one of the biggest barriers people face.” Little Wayne Wonders received extra funding because of the number of families they’ll be able to serve.
The commission also approved Resolution 25-02 to put in place a 0.3% local sales tax to help fund public safety. Commissioner Blackburn said the county needs to prepare for possible cuts to federal payments like Payment in Lieu
of Taxes (PILT) and the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program, adding, “We need all the help we can get.” Commissioner Brian added, “When we use a sales tax, it's not all coming out of local pockets. Folks passing through help pay for the services they use.”
In other items of business, the commission: reviewed and accepted conflict of interest forms from county employees;
• set Board of Equalization dates for September 29 and October 6, 2025;
• approved the annual agreement with Utah State University Extension;
• approved $5,000 in grant writing help for outdoor recreation planning;
• reviewed the quarterly budget;
• and approved vouchers.
The commission then went into closed session to discuss personal matters.
The Wayne County Commission meets the first and third Monday of every month at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa.
Legal Notices
TRUCK FOR SALE - AS IS!
TROPIC TOWN
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab Pickup ¾ Ton Long Bed Needs New Engine - Currently not running Closed Bid - Make an Offer!
(Minimum Offer: $500)
Bids will be accepted until April 30, 2025. For more information, contact: Tropic Town Office Phone: 435-679-8713
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2025
Facilities Manager / Grounds Maintenance
Position Title: Wayne County Facilities Manager / Grounds Maintenance
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Salary-Exempt
General Purpose: This role involves performing routine maintenance and repairs on county grounds, structures, buildings, and related utilities. It requires proficiency in various trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, concrete work, painting, and metal fabrication. The Facilities Manager will oversee special projects and maintain accurate project records. The role also requires experience with heavy equipment operation and basic equipment maintenance knowledge.
Supervision: Reports directly to the County Commissioners.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform maintenance and repairs on buildings, structures, and grounds.
• Identify and address potential issues related to the care and upkeep of county properties and equipment.
• Manage and monitor budgets within areas of responsibility.
• Maintain and repair lawn sprinkler systems; ensure lawns are properly watered, fertilized, mowed, and trimmed, with vigilant weed control.
• Prepare fairgrounds and related infrastructure for events, including fairs and arena activities.
• Operate and maintain a variety of tools and equipment.
• Ensure snow and ice removal as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in maintenance, groundskeeping, or similar roles.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• May require obtaining a CDL in the future.
• Experience in metal fabrication or welding is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Familiarity with standard office procedures, basic math, computer skills, and telephone etiquette.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to resolve problems diplomatically and collaborate effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing time efficiently
Work Environment:
• Physical work ranging from moderate to heavy effort, including lifting, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and working in various weather conditions (dust, dirt, wind, rain, snow).
• May involve exposure to chemicals such as paints, solvents, and herbicides.
• Requires mental focus, memory for details, and strong organizational and problemsolving skills.
• Periodic travel may be required for job-related tasks.
Ability to pass background check and drug test
If you're a dedicated, hardworking professional with a passion for maintaining and improving facilities and outdoor spaces, we encourage you to apply for this position! Submit Resume and Cover letter to the Wayne County Clerks Office. Open until filled. If you have any questions, please contact the Clerk's Office at 435-836-1300.
Felicia Snow, Wayne County Clerk/Auditor
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We are looking for friendly, hardworking professionals who enjoy the hospitality industry and interaction with guests.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 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
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
Full-Time Business Teacher at Bryce Valley High School
Full-Time Teacher at Escalante Elementary School
Head Football Coach at Escalante High School
Concurrent Enrollment Para-Professional at Bryce Valley High School
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.
SENIOR CENTER MENUS
Bryce Valley Senior Lunches at the BRYCE VALLEY Senior Center
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
MEETINGS
TROPIC AA MEETING Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion.
Escalante AA Meeting Winter schedule: Tues. & Fri. at 6pm Call 435-676-3653 All meetings are closed discussion
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Answers for this week
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
Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988
Board of Education in submitting required reports. Work closely with the Superintendent in all matters of finance and human resources. Perform other duties as the Superintendent and/or the Board may require.
Salary and Benefits This a full-time year-round position, and compensation will be competitive for the size of the school district in Utah. The salary will be determined by professional preparation and successful experience in educational administration, accounting, human resources, and business administration, as well as, other qualifications.
Benefits include: Group health insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life and accidental insurance, spouse life insurance, participation in Utah Retirement System (URS), and employee contributory plans. Application Timeline To see the complete Announcement of Position please go to https://usba.cc/wpcontent/uploads/2025/03/wayne-BA-2025.pdf
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a single
