The Wayne & Garfield County Insider August 21, 2025
Zion Forever Project Announces
2025 Zion National Park Art Invitational
SPRINGDALEThe Zion Forever Project, in partnership with Zion National Park and Worthington Gallery, proudly presents the 2025 Zion National Park Art Invitational, taking place November 3-8 in Zion Canyon. This beloved annual event brings together fifteen accomplished landscape artists to celebrate the beauty and spirit of Zion through art.
The 2025 featured artist is Royden Card, a southern Utah-based artist known for his vibrant color style. His work is held in prestigious collections, including the Smithsonian, state of Utah museums, and prominent private collections. Card also shares his expertise as an educator and has taught at multiple universities, including BYU, Utah Tech, Utah Valley University, and the Art Invitational Cont'd on B3
Community Honors Life of Local Young Man with Inaugural 'Live Like Landon' Award at 2025 GCJLS
by Jaynie Connor
The theme of the 2025 Garfield County Junior Livestock Show (GCJLS)—held on August 8 at the Triple C Arena—was “Live Like Landon," in honor of Landon Hatch, who passed away at age 19. As part of this tribute, organizers and Landon’s family introduced a new peer-nominated honor: the “Live Like Landon" award. All GCJLS youth exhibitors had the chance to vote for someone who they thought best represented Landon’s spirit, and the inaugural recipient of this meaningful award was Rylee Ward.
PANGUITCH - The 2025 Garfield County Junior Livestock Show (GCJLS) was more than just a showcase of livestock; it was a heartfelt
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The view from Danish Hill on the Capitol Reef National Park (CRNP) Scenic Drive looking north toward Fruita and The Castle. The "Reef Ride" bike event at CRNP is set to take place on the mornings of September 27th and 28th in celebration of the newly repaved Scenic Drive and National Public Lands Day.
TORREY - Capitol Reef National Park is excited to announce the "Reef Ride" bike event, set to take place on the mornings of September 27th and 28th, in celebration of the newly repaved Scenic Drive and National Public Lands Day. During this special event, the Scenic Drive will be closed to
vehicle traffic and open to cyclists, including Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes, as well as hikers and runners.
Event Details:
Dates: September 27th and 28th, 2025
Time: Sunrise until 2:00 p.m. each day when
tribute, a celebration of community, and a powerful reminder of what smalltown support truly looks like. The GCJLS was held during the Garfield County
Intermountain’s Downwinders Clinic Available to Help the Public as Federal Law Reinstated
ST. GEORGE - The federal government has reinstated the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, or RECA, after expiring over a year ago, and Intermountain Health’s Downwinders Clinic wants the community to know it is available to help families impacted by nuclear testing.
The RECA statute provides family compensation for health issues encountered from radioactive fallout during the federal government’s nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site decades ago.
Fair at the Triple C Arena in Panguitch on August 8th. This year, the GCJLS community came together to honor the memory of one of its own, Landon Hatch,
who passed away at age 19. Landon was a young man whose kindness, energy,
GARFIELD CO.Water issues topped the list of Garfield County Commissioners’ concerns voiced at their August 11 Commission meeting. The draining of Tropic Reservoir continues to be a problem yet to be solved, although Commissioner Leland Pollock said he has another meeting scheduled with East Fork Irrigation Company, State Rep. Stratton, and state water engineer Teresa Wilhelmsen to again see how they might resolve this. “Nobody's going to tell me that you can have a dam there for 110 years ..and then because of a some little ticky agreement that you drain a reservoir that's been there that long,” he said. Placing the responsibility squarely on the water engineer’s decision, Pollock said it may be legal, but it’s not right.
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- Ted R.
King was the son of Edmund and Cora King, sheep ranchers in Wayne County, Utah. After majoring in engineering at the Agricul-
dog-walking trail.
ture College in Logan (now Utah State University), Ted married Kathleen Okerlund in August 1939. She passed away suddenly the following year.
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Courtesy Callie Adams
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In August 1941, Ted married Melva Davis from Box Elder County Service Project Cont'd on A3
Opinion
The Drought’s Effect on Our Area
UTAH - In my 57 years living and working in Kane and Garfield counties, I have never seen it dryer than this year. Not only is the drought affecting most people in the southwestern United States, but most wildlife species are in a very bad situation. Many small creeks, springs, and water ponds are dry, and green vegetation is partly to completely dry on most mountain hillsides, benches, and valley meadows.
Last winter, the snowfall was below normal. Springtime also lacked the expected moisture. Also, this summer has been
by Norman McKee
much drier than normal. Having been raised on a farm, and having a career as a state wildlife biologist, I am very concerned about the future situation of our domestic and wild animals. Wildlife, such as sagegrouse and pronghorn, are especially affected in the mid and lower elevation valleys. Many fisheries are also being negatively affected. We can only hope for a change, and expect months, or perhaps years, to restore the water and vegetation and the native wildlife that are dependent on our natural resources.
In the meantime, do not harass the struggling
domestic and wild animals. Expect hunting and fishing in many areas to be down this year, and without the normal abundance of youngsters raised this year, it will probably affect hunting and fishing for several years. The loss of beaver, nature’s engineers, is causing problems along many of our smaller streams. Without beaver dams, erosion has been much more rampant, and the original riparian vegetation is much less than it would be if beaver still existed. Streams with beaver dams are a great asset to most other wildlife, fisheries, and livestock that so
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badly need water and feed. About all we can do is pray for rain this summer and fall, and hope for at least normal precipitation this coming winter. We could also drive more carefully on most roads and highways. Many animals, including deer, are being hit and killed as they cross highways to access the only available water in a nearby stream. Our world and local climates seem to be changing, causing us to wonder about the future.
Norman McKee is a retired wildlife biologist with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. He is a resident of Panguitch.
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A special program was held at the Camp Geyser - Daughters of Utah Pioneers 2025 Pioneer Day Breakfast at John C. Fremont Park to honor beloved past DUP members, with DUP Headstone Medallions and an Expression of Esteem letter being presented to each of their families.
Camp GeyserDaughters of Utah Pioneers extends heartfelt thanks to all who made the 2025 Pioneer Day Breakfast at John C. Fremont Park a success.
Over 150 attendees enjoyed a delicious breakfast following a flag ceremony by American Legion Post #92 and a beautiful rendition of the national anthem by Kait Taylor.
A special program was also held at the breakfast to honor beloved past DUP members, with DUP
I want to thank Garkane Energy and Wayne County Emergency Services for their swift and tireless response to the recent power outages in Torrey and Wayne County. Their efforts to install temporary generators and rebuild the burned power lines were nothing short of heroic. The generators
Headstone Medallions and an Expression of Esteem letter being presented to each of their families. The letter read in part: "We honor and pay tribute to our member, a cherished daughter of Utah’s pioneer legacy. Through her strength and heartfelt service, she exemplified the spirit and values of those brave women and men who crossed the plains…Her love for their stories, respect for their sacrifices, and her commitment to their memory inspired many."
Honorees included Donna Blackburn, Elda Ellett, Colleen Jeffery, Virginia Jeffery, and Dimple Morrell. Members of their family shared cherished memories as they accepted the medallion and letter on their behalf of these remarkable women.
Thanks as always to our amazing volunteer breakfast crew, too many to name; to Fremont Express train engineer Spencer May; Dale and Steve Longman and family for sno-cones and to the ador-
able kids in the children’s parade.
Camp Geyser owns and is proud to serve as custodians of the John C. Fremont Park, the Rock Church, and Wayne County’s first public building. Your donations and support help preserve our pioneer heritage. Please reach our if you are interested in joining us.
Until next year—happy trails.
Camp GeyserDaughters of Utah Pioneers
Thank You to Garkane, Wayne County Emergency Services, & the Firefighters Battling the Monroe Canyon Fire allowed residents to remain connected, safe, and supported, and the replacement of power lines was accomplished swiftly under very challenging conditions. I want to publicly express my gratitude for their hard work and dedication. Thanks to US Foods for bringing a refrigeration truck to Torrey so businesses would not lose valuable inventory that required refrigeration.
Sincerely,
I also want to recognize the firefighters who continue to battle the Monroe Canyon blaze. Their courage and endurance in the face of extreme conditions protect not only our homes and landscapes, but also the spirit of our community. We owe them our deepest gratitude. In moments like these, the strength, cooperation, and resilience of our rural communities truly shines. Thank you to everyone who stepped up to help.
Mickey Wright Mayor, Torrey, Utah
Harshad Desai for Panguitch City Council
Vote or not to vote for HARSHAD is your choice + irrelevant. You should know the facts about Panguitch City’s current council body + mayor. (1) Panguitch City has 393.24 water shares of the West Panguitch Irrigation District. It is a public asset. There are 1279 parcels in the Panguitch City limit. This means 1279 parcels are the owner of 393.24 water shares. Distribution of secondary water from 393.24 water shares should be to all 1279 parcels. Panguitch City supplies about 1100 parcels the secondary water. Other parcels are left out without secondary water. Even if you have secondary water, stand up to the city’s illegal activities and ask where your money should go. If you live in the Panguitch limit and do not have secondary water, stand up for your rights. Claim that the secondary water line is extended to your parcel. This is a violation of US Amendment 14 (discrimination, people deprived of their rights/claims). This is not new issue. HARSHAD is struggling with the city entourage for 20 years. (2) West Panguitch Water Irrigation is a private entity. It has 166 shareholders (5314 water shares). It has 5677 water shares. Some water shareholders own $ 5 to >$11 million worth of shares. It has 362 water shares unsold. The city should buy 250 to 300 water shares and increase public assets ( from 393 + 300 = 693 water shares). Why not? Secondary water is $5 / month for unlimited quantity. We all need secondary water for gardens, clean garages, walkways, etc. (3) West Panguitch Water Irrigation District is a private entity. It doesn’t even have a bicycle ( forget heavy equipment, manpower). It used public resources (Panguitch City, Garfield County, etc.). I tried to look at WORK ORDERS OF PUBLIC WORKS ( to find city and county resources used for the private entity). I hit the china wall. In the city’s council meeting, the council didn’t vote. The mayor said that I could not have secondary water. The Mayor is below the city council body. Folks, we have KANGAROO CITY COUNCIL. Wake up. Paid for by Harshad P. Desai
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SkyWatcher Leo T
Astronaut James Lovell, and the Artemis 2 Orion Spacecraft
by Leonard Thomas
SPACE - I hope you had the opportunity to see Venus and Jupiter shine in conjunction, very close in the east during the early dawn on Tuesday morning the 12th. They’re still up, low in the dawn in the east-northeast. I saw the two planets from a mountain campground early on Monday morning, and they surprised me. I thought they might be aircraft, or UFOs, but they didn’t appear to be moving. They’ll still be close and fun to watch for a few days. That’s Jupiter on the top.
There is always a lot to look at in the skies as we do our rain dance to quench the Earth and throw a little “good energy” to astronaut James Lovell, who died August 7, at the age of 97. He was a naval aviator, test pilot, mechanical engineer and astronaut. In 1968, as command pilot of Apollo 8, he, along with Frank Borman and William Anders, became the first three astronauts to fly to and orbit the Moon. He then commanded the Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1970.
His first flight into space was with Frank Borman. They were launched onboard Gemini 7 in December of 1965. Gemini 6, with astronauts Wally Schirra and Tom Stafford aboard, was scheduled to launch closely before, but problems kept them from launching until after Gemini 7. However, when they did, the two Gemini capsules eventually ren-
dezvoused, which was a major development in traveling to the moon.
Then almost a year later, Lovell and Buzz Aldrin lifted off aboard their Gemini XII spacecraft atop a Titan II rocket on November 11, 1966. This trip completed another difficult rendezvous and successful space walk.
Next was Apollo, with three astronauts onboard. After the loss of Apollo 1 due to a capsule fire, they stopped for a few months to re-examine mistakes and make improvements, and the momentum started up again with flights in Earth’s orbit to test the new Saturn 5 rockets and the new command module and the moon lander. By the time Apollo 8 came along, it scheduled to test more hardware in Earth’s orbit, but the USSR looked like they might launch to the moon, so NASA and the astronauts took a great risk and went all the way to the moon and into orbit. This was a huge jump that much of humanity celebrated. On Christmas Eve, December 24, 1968, the crew read from Genesis as they orbited the moon which was most magical to this nineyear-old boy on that Christmas Eve, as well as for millions of others around the world that were watching. They signed off with, "And from the crew of Apollo 8, we close with good night, good luck, a Merry Christmas and God bless all of you, all of you on the good Earth."
This, of course, led to Apollo 11 first landing on
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the moon in 1969. James Lovell, in 1970, commanded the crew of Apollo 13, which famously blew an oxygen tank 200,000 miles from Earth, and the crew and mission control and all of their contractors exerted wills of steel and intelligence to help bring back the crew after orbiting the moon.
Gene Kranz, one of the main flight controllers during the adventure, called it NASA’s finest moment.
Fast forward to now, and following in their exploring footsteps, NASA's Artemis 2 Orion crew and spacecraft are moving closer to launch.
The Orion spacecraft, flying humanity's next crewed mission to the moon, has completed propellant loading and is headed to the next phase of launch preparations.
The move marks a major milestone in preparing the spacecraft for the first crewed flight of NASA’s Artemis 2, which will send four astronauts on a tenday mission around the moon and back next February, if all goes well.
Keep exploring, love your neighbor, look up, look around and get just a little bit lost in space.
Leonard Thomas has a Bachelor of Science degree in Comprehensive Broadcasting and worked as a park ranger as a star guide at Capitol Reef National Park. He is a resident of Torrey, Utah, and is the creator of the podcast SkyWatcher Leo T, which is available to listen to on Spotify.
This land holds a special place in Kathie’s heart. Each year, she returns with her husband, Jim, from their home in Oahu, Hawaii. During this year’s family reunion, she suggested a service project involving everyone— hoping to teach her family the importance of giving back.
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and brought her to his home in southern Utah.
During World War II, Ted served as a trainer for the Army Air Corps. After the war, he returned to Wayne County, where he taught fellow ranchers the new farming techniques he had studied in college. Their second daughter, Kathie—named after Ted’s first wife—recalled moving with her family into a small, grey-stuccoed home on her grandparents’ ranch along the Fremont River in 1947. They lived there for ten years before relocating in 1957 to the King family’s "Grand Home" in Teasdale.
Kathie attended elementary school in tiny Teasdale before transi-
tioning to upper grades at the high school in Bicknell. Some of her teachers—including Golda Jackson, Anne Snow, and Urban Hanks—later became legends in Wayne County education.
Her family’s roots in southern Utah ran deep, with ties to the Syrett, Williams, and Chaffin families. Kathie fondly recalled the Teasdale "Meat Trust" of her childhood—each week, a different family would hang a beef carcass, and every household in the community would take what they needed.
Eventually, the King ranch just west of Torrey was sold—first to the Bullard family, then the Blacks. Later, Dr. John Alexander purchased the property and built the beautiful Lodge at Red River Ranch near the
site of the old King home.
On Tuesday morning, July 8, while her children and grandchildren worked on the dog-walking trails, Kathie stood on a stretch of the old road and shared memories with her descendants of how it once led down to the Fremont River—right across from where the new Color Country Animal Welfare (CCAW) facility now stands. The road then crossed an old bridge and continued west toward her family’s ranch.
This land holds a special place in Kathie’s heart. Each year, she returns with her husband, Jim, from their home in Oahu, Hawaii. During this year’s family reunion, she suggested a service project involving everyone—hoping to teach her family the importance of giving back.
NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft arrives at the Launch Abort System Facility at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025.
NASA Kim Shiflett
Wills, Trusts, and More
What If You Owe More Than You Own?
When formulating your estate plan, it is good to figure what you own and what you owe before deciding what to leave to whom. However, it is possible to add all your assets and debts and find that you owe more than you own.
What to do? First, don't panic. Your creditors truly can't touch you. You may, however, worry about how the bills that trickle in, and sometimes flood in, after your death will affect your loved ones. Your spouse will continue to be responsible for debts you incurred jointly—such as the house, the car and all others.
But if you are the second spouse to die, what will your children and other loved ones owe your creditors? After your death, banks will want the money you still owe on your house and your car. Your credit card companies will wonder where
by Jeffery J. McKenna
your monthly payment has gone. Hospitals will want their balances paid. Utility companies will send out their usual monthly bills. Who is responsible for paying?
You owed this money. After your death, those debts will be passed on to your estate. Banks might repossess, if no one is paying what you owed on the car and the house. Credit card companies and other creditors may place liens against your estate. If you had nothing to leave in the first place, these organizations are pretty much out of luck.
Your children may feel compelled, when faced with mounting debts, to start paying them off themselves. This is unnecessary—and unfair. They didn't incur these debts. You did. Their failure to make
good on what you owe will in no way (despite what some overzealous collection agencies may say) affect their own credit histories. It is not necessary for them to use their assets to pay your personal bills. Every large lending corporation includes a substantial line item in the "expenditures" section of its annual budget for write-offs, or uncollectible debts. Yours will be one of these.
Of course you have a responsibility to try to live within your means and to try to ensure that all of your bills are covered. However, sometimes people go through periods of unemployment or illness or hard luck that was unpredictable and unavoidable. If this occurs, your children should know that they are not personally liable to pay your debts.
Now with Richfield and Panguitch offices to serve clients in and around the surrounding counties.
Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 25 years.
He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead.
If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jeff@bmo.law or visit the firm’s website at www.bmolawfirm.com. He would enjoy hearing from you.
country roads
by Lynn Griffin
Interview
A man goes to a job interview and is asked, “What’s your greatest strength?”
He confidently replies, “I’m a great multitasker!”
The interviewer raises an eyebrow and says, “Really? Can you give me an example?”
The man smiles and says, “Sure! I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at once!”
Big Boss
A boy was playing video games when his mom called out, “Dinner’s ready!”
He shouted back, “I’m in the middle of a boss fight!”
His mom replied, “Well, you better win quickly because the boss is about to serve you vegetables!”
Magician
A little girl was at a birthday party when she saw a magician pull a rabbit out of a hat. She gasped and asked, “How did you do that?”
The magician replied, “It’s all about practice!”
The girl thought for a moment and said, “Can you teach me how to make my homework disappear?”
PUNishment
I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day, but I couldn't find any.
THEME: Football
ACROSS
1. *The Coaches ___ or The AP Top 25 ____
5. *Super Bowl halftime performer Kendrick Lamar's genre 8. 1/168th of a week 12. Purse to match a gown 13. Karl of politics 14. Model builder's wood choice 15. *YDS, TD or INT 16. Black like certain tree 17. *Last season's NFL MVP 18. *Worth 6 points 20. Way, way off 21. Owl cries
22. Come and ____ it
23. Ape
26. Stucco or aluminum on a house wall, pl.
30. "Wheel of Fortune" request
31. Bette Green's "Summer of my ____ Soldier"
34. Stag, not doe
35. Like an uncomfortable mattress
37. European Economic Community
38. *NFL Hall of Famer Greene or comedian Hart
39. Seed coat
40. Cylindrical flower cluster
42. Stir or fuss
43. City in Illinois
45. #10 Down's counterpart
Small dog's bark
Adams of "Summer Of '69" fame
*Point value of a safety in football, pl.
*Worth 3 points in football (2 words)
Behind a stern
Raise the roof
Classroom
Let Them Eat Cake
A young girl asked her dad, “Why do we have to eat our vegetables?”
The dad replied, “Because they help us grow strong!”
The girl thought for a moment and said, “Then why don’t we just eat cake? It’s much tastier!”
Vacuum Salesman
A door-to-door vacuum cleaner salesman manages to bully his way into a woman's home in a rural area.
"This machine is the best ever, I assure you, ma'am," he says. "It can clean anything. In fact, I'll give you a demonstration. If this machine doesn't remove all the dirt from your carpets and completely clean them, I'll eat whatever it leaves."
The woman smiles and asks, "Would you like ketchup or mayonnaise on your dirt? We don't have electicity here."
Bothersome one
*Pro and College Football Hall of Famer Graham
Molokai party
Obituaries
Judith Davis
1945 - 2025
BOULDER - On Friday, July 18, 2025, Judith Ann Jones Davis—wife, mother, sister, town clerk, postmaster, and friend—passed peacefully from this life at age 80, in Tooele, Utah.
Judi was born June 28, 1945, in Provo, Utah the oldest daughter of Jessie Terry Jones and Max Jones. She had one older brother, Max; and two younger sisters, Gayle and Carol.
She graduated from Provo High School in 1963 and went on to study at Brigham Young University where she received her bachelor’s degree in Spanish.
After high school, Judi spent several summers working at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon where she met Larry Davis—a handsome and dashing gear jammer who drove bus between Bryce Canyon, Zion, and Grand Canyon. She and Larry married on September 9, 1966, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together they raised four children.
Although straight-laced on the surface, Judi had an adventuresome spirit. On her days off at Grand Canyon, she would often throw her provisions into a pillow case, hike from the North Rim to Phantom Ranch, hike out the South Rim the following day, and catch a ride back on a friend’s small plane, in time for her next shift at the lodge.
Judi and Larry moved to Boulder, Utah in 1970, where Larry accepted a position as manager of Anasazi State Park. With no paved roads in or out of town at the time, the move became another grand adventure for Judi.
In 1971, Judi accepted a position as town clerk of Boulder, a position she filled for 51 years, serving alongside nine different mayors. In Boulder’s history, there are only four mayors with whom Judi did not serve. In addition to her role as town clerk, she became the town Postmaster in 1990 and was the sole employee of the postal service in Boulder until she retired in 2005. After her retirement until 2019, she worked as a substitute for several Postmasters when they needed extra help.
Judi was a woman of faith. She was a member of the LDS church and held various callings in her small ward.
She is survived by her brother, Max (Carol); her sister, Carol (Randy); her children, Stacy, Sean (Liz), Heather (Brandon); and Jennifer, (Brandon); brother-inlaw, Kent; and thirteen grandchildren.
Judi was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Jessie Jones; her husband, Larry, an infant granddaughter, Kate; and her sister, Gayle.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. in the Boulder LDS Ward Chapel.
A viewing will be held from 10:30-11:30 A.M. prior to services.
Live streaming of the services can be found at: www.springerturner.com under Judi’s obituary about 15 minutes prior to starting time.
Burial will be in the Boulder Cemetery under the care of Springer Turner Funeral Homes of Richfield and Salina.
Online guestbook available at springerturner.com
Oh what a week it was. Our big event was the ATV Rally over the last four days. Talking to Joe Orman, he said it was the best rally ever. There were about 240 riders that were there and the weather couldn’t have been better and all of the rides came off without a hitch. Many of the folks in town were volunteers and their help is always greatly appreciated.
The Hospital’s fund raising dinner and auction, was also a huge success. There were so many people there that they had to get more tables and chairs. The Lions Club had two tables with both of them filled up. As usual a lot of big bidding went on, for some great items. The money raised here goes to purchase equipment for the hospital. It always is a fun evening, I was working in the high school concession stand, so my daughter Kelly and our friend Laura took mine and Pat's place. Next year.
The play Harvey went off, but I didn’t hear how things went. I was hoping that it would be playing on Saturday, but no such luck. I hope I am off for their next one and they are looking for characters to take part in it, I will let you know when that will be.
Last Tuesday we had a primary for two seats on the City Council. The following four candidates will be on the general election in November for the two seats. David Dodds, Lori Talbot, James Walter Kinsey and Bobby Owens. The rest of the ballot will be for Mayor, Mike Sarles and Kim Soper. For the one two year seat on the City Council is Cindy Stewart. All candidates make sure you fill out all of the disclosure forms or you won’t be on the ballot.
The summer is 2/3s over and the weather in Panguitch, has to be the envy of the world. Everywhere is was scalding hot, or drowning in rain and flooding. It was 112 in St. George last week when we were there, New York and the eastern Cities had over 100-degree weather. We had a little too
Jack Greenhalgh
FYI PanguItch
by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com
much wind and very little rain, but it never got too hot or too cold. Because of global warming there are fires everywhere in addition to the U.S., Canada and much of Europe is having their worst year for fires. A few years ago our then president was telling California that they should be more like Canada and keep the brush down, well Canada doesn’t have much forest left to burn, after two really bad years.
On our way down to St. George, we went through Zion and down to Springdale, to buy some licorice at a candy store there. They get the best licorice and it comes from Holland. Last time I was there, their jars
were empty, this time they were full. I was trumped, there was a 30% tariff on them. The price went from $9.00 a pound to $13.00 a pound, but I bought some anyway. Zion was like Bryce, no one was there, the streets in Springdale, which are always full of parked cars, didn’t have any. I talked to a guide from down in Kanab, at the ball game and he said things were really slow and the fire on the North Rim isn’t helping. Utah has no one but themselves, they voted for the man.
At the end of August, the 29th to September 1st there will be the National Senior Pro Rodeo at the
Triple C Arena. On the 1st of September will be the Senior Rodeo finals. It also is the final day of the Iron County Fair, with a big parade, car show and big display in the fair building. My favorite is on the 5th and 6th with the Cruisin' Old 89 Car Show, down at the ballfield. School started last Monday, so watch out for the little ones. I hear that the Gem Theater is closing for the season, I also heard that it will be open two days a week, or that you can rent it for parties. Life is so short, enjoy every day and give thanks for each one. Mack O.
Jack Greenhalgh, a beloved figure whose life was marked by adventure, service, and a profound appreciation for nature, passed away on August 13, 2025, in Panguitch, Utah, at the age of 93. Born on February 11, 1932, in Nephi, Utah, he was the third of four sons to Ronald LaMar and Harriett Leone Greenhalgh.
Jack's commitment to his country was evident from an early age when he served in the Nephi National Guard in field artillery, demonstrating his dedication while stationed in Germany during the Korean War. This experience shaped him into the resilient and thoughtful man that many would come to adore.
His passion for the national parks was a defining aspect of his life. It was here, amidst the awe-inspiring landscapes, that he met his late wife, Gaia, at Bryce Canyon National Park. Their bond grew over a shared love for the outdoors, culminating in a marriage that lasted nearly 68 years, a testament to their deep affection for one another.
Jack's professional journey was intertwined with his love for nature. He dedicated a significant part of his life working in the parks, notably at the North Rim lodge at the Grand Canyon and Ruby's Inn, where he served for 27 years. His enthusiasm for the great outdoors was not limited to his work; he spent countless hours hunting and fishing, instilling a love for these activities in his only son, John Greenhalgh. Together, they created treasured memories, often exploring the beauty of nature.
Jack was known not just for his connection with nature but also for his engaging personality. He was a dedicated fan of the Utah Jazz and enjoyed sharing this passion with friends and family. His spirit of adventure continued to shine through in his love for driving his little truck around town, always accompanied by his faithful dog. The sight of Jack was a familiar and friendly presence in the community, a man known for his warmth and camaraderie.
Jack developed a love for art, history, and Geography, allowing him to express his appreciation for the beauty of the world around him creatively. His legacy of kindness, adventure, and love for family and nature will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
Jack is survived by his son, John Greenhalgh, and his wife, Maria. He is predeceased by his brothers Taryl Greenhalgh, Glade Greenhalgh, and Paul Greenhalgh. His family and friends will honor his memory at the Tropic Cemetery, where a viewing will take place on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM, followed by a graveside service at 2:00 PM.
Jack Greenhalgh will be deeply missed, but his spirit will forever remain in the natural beauty he cherished and in the lives he touched.
The family is deeply grateful for the incredible outpouring of support and kindness Jack received from the community, friends, and everyone who touched their lives.
Services by Magleby Mortuary Richfield, Salina, Manti.
An online guest book is available at www.maglebymortuary.com
Cathy Staton
CEDAR CITYI'm saddened to announce the passing of Cathy Staton on August 11, 2025, at the young age of 72. The loving wife of Harold Staton Jr. The owner of Harold’s Place Restaurant and Cabins and the mother of Harold Staton III and Kristy Staton. She loved to read, hike, and watch mystery TV shows. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was kind, sweet and strong her whole life. An urnside will be held in the Cedar City Cemetery on Friday August 22, 2025 at 11 a.m. under the direction of Southern Nevada Mortuary. To send online condolences, please visit www.southernnevadamortuary.com.
TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING: NOTICE
OF TAX INCREASE
FAQ: Understanding the School District's 2025 Tax Rate Reset and What It Means for You
In the coming weeks you will be receiving your tax valuation notices. This year, you’ll probably notice an increase in your tax bill from the rates levied by the School District. We want to address some of the common questions regarding these tax rate changes.
Q: Why is the School District resetting its tax rates this year?
A: The District is resetting its tax rates for the Capital Local Levy, Board Local Levy, and Voted Local Levy to maintain eligibility for state matching funds. These rates are critical for receiving support from the State of Utah through funding mechanisms that reward local effort. Simply put: the State’s funding formulas require a minimum local levy to guarantee its matching funds. The district has reset its rates to the same levels as these proposed rates for many years. However, due to large valuation adjustments in the last two years the effects of this reset will be more pronounced than in past years.
Q: How do certified tax rates work in Utah?
A: Utah uses a system called the "certified tax rate" to ensure that tax levels remain stable even as home prices rise. As property values go up, the tax rate typically "floats" down, offsetting the impact of increasing home values. However, when a taxing entity proposes to collect more revenue than the certified amount, even at the same rates as previously approved rates, a process called "Truth in Taxation" is triggered.
Q: What is the Small Schools Capital Projects Fund, and why does it matter?
A: This is a special state fund designed to help small school districts—like ours—pay for capital projects, such as facility repairs, improvements, and new construction. To qualify for the maximum guarantee from the State, the District must maintain a Capital Local Levy tax rate of 0.002250. We initially adopted this rate in 2022 and are simply resetting it this year to remain eligible.
Q: What about the Board and Voted Local Levies?
A: In order to receive full matching revenues from the State, the combined rate of the Board and Voted Local Levies must equal 0.002 Previously, the State only required us to reset these rates every 5th year. The legislature made a change to this requirement in its last session which essentially will require us to reset these rates every year or every other year. Our District has historically set these levies at this combined level during previous resets. However, this year, with significant adjustments in home values, maintaining these same rates will result in a more noticeable impact on individual taxpayers
Q: Is this a new tax or a tax hike?
A: No, this is not a new tax. The rates are not being increased beyond what was previously established. What has changed is the market value of local properties. As property values rise, the same rate will generate more tax revenue per home. Property values have seen large adjustments in value in the last two years and therefore even small changes to rates will have a more noticeable impact.
Q: Why is the district pursuing state matching funds?
A: Matching funds from the State reduces the burden on local taxpayers long-term by providing significant additional revenue for our schools. By showing local effort—through maintaining certain minimum tax rates—we qualify for substantial state support, making our dollars go further.
Q: Where can I learn more or provide input?
A: The District will hold a public hearing as required under Utah’s Truth in Taxation law. This will provide an opportunity for taxpayers to ask questions and offer feedback. Details will be published in local media and on the district’s website.
Bottom Line: The School District is continuing its long-term strategy of keeping rates stable while securing critical state funding. The resulting increase in your tax bill is tied to adjusted property values—not new local taxation. Although this will result in an increase to local property taxes, this keeps overall rates lower long-term because it optimizes revenues received from the State. For further information or to speak directly with District officials, you may contact: Lane Mecham, Business Administrator lane.mecham@garfk12.org
Out and About for the Summer
Looking for a Mountain Getaway? What to Know About High-Elevation Fishing in Utah
Banana Lake on Boulder Mountain. While there are a lot of great reservoirs and ponds close to home where you can fish in Utah, the Beehive State also offers some excellent high-elevation fishing options. An added bonus for heading into the mountains to fish is that you can also escape the heat.
UTAH - While there are a lot of great reservoirs and ponds close to home where you can fish in Utah, the Beehive State also offers some excellent high-elevation fishing options. An added bonus for heading into the mountains to fish is that you can also escape the heat. If you are planning any stream or high-elevation lake fishing to wrap up summer and kick off fall, here are a few things to know.
When to go
Many of the high-elevation streams and lakes in Utah aren’t accessible until late June or July, due to lingering winter snowpack. They typically provide great fishing from July until late September or early October. Before you head to these areas
Reef Ride:
in the late fall, be sure to check the weather forecast so you don’t get caught in any early snowstorms. You should also check for updates on any ongoing wildfires in areas you are planning to fish.
Where to go
When it comes to high-elevation fishing opportunities, Utah offers everything from really small streams to larger rivers and lakes—and the experience will vary based on the size of the water. For highelevation fishing, here are a few good options: Uinta Mountains, located in the northeastern corner of Utah, with fourteen drainage basins that offer lots of stream fishing opportunities • Boulder Mountain, located in the southern
part of the state
• Tushar Mountains, located in southern Utah, primarily in Beaver County
• Little and Big Cottonwood canyons, located in Salt Lake County
• American Fork Canyon, located in Utah County
Both the Uinta Mountains and Boulder Mountain are rated as Blue Ribbon Fisheries, which provide Utah’s most exceptional, high-quality fishing experiences.
Species to target
Because of the water temperature at these elevations, many of the streams and lakes in these areas have a variety of trout species, including Arctic grayling, cutthroat, brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout.
Join us for this unique opportunity to explore Capitol Reef National Park in a new and exciting way.
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Location: Capitol
Reef National Park, Scenic Drive
The Scenic Drive at Capitol Reef National Park is a 7.9-mile (12.7 km) paved road that offers breathtaking views of the park's unique geological formations. The drive begins near the visitor center and provides access to Grand Wash, Capitol Gorge, and Pleasant Creek. Participants will experience stunning landscapes, including sheer sandstone cliffs and the western escarpment of the iconic Waterpocket Fold.
The Scenic Drive reaches an elevation of 5,977 feet (1,822 meters) above sea level. The route features some moderately steep grades, making it suitable for cyclists of varying skill levels. The drive is not a loop, so participants will return on the same road, allowing for a total round trip of approximately 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
Safety Tips:
Helmets: All cyclists are strongly encouraged to wear helmets for safety.
• Hydration: Bring plenty of water, as water is limited along the route.
• Visibility: Wear bright clothing and use lights or reflectors to increase visibility.
• Yield: Cyclists should
yield to pedestrians and runners and be courteous to all participants.
• Weather: Check weather conditions before heading out and be prepared for sudden changes.
E-Bikes: Ensure your e-bike is fully charged, as there are no charging stations available in the park.
Join us for this unique opportunity to explore Capitol Reef National Park in a new and exciting way. For more information, please visit the park website or contact the visitor center. Website event page: https:// www.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/reef-ride-bikedays-2025.htm.
—National Park Service
• Elk hair caddis
Leech imitations
• Mayfly imitations (all life stages and various colors and sizes)
• Lake nymphs
Woolly buggers in various colors
Terrestrials like flying ants, black ants and beetles
• Double renegade
Some of the waterbodies in the Uinta Mountains also provide fishing opportunities for tiger muskie, including Angel Lake in the Whiterocks drainage, Lakeshore Lake and the Dry Fork Twin Lakes in the Ashley Creek drainage.
Fishing tips
The majority of the waterbodies in the Uintas and on Boulder Mountain are smaller streams. Anglers fishing in small streams should expect to fish around a lot of brush, and as a result, shorter fishing rods are recommended for this type of fishing.
“Fishing in small streams can be difficult, but anglers can be rewarded with high catch rates of fish, although they are smaller fish in some areas, especially in the Uintas,” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Sportfish Coordinator Trina Hedrick said.
For trout species, here are a few good lure and bait options:
Inline spinners
• Small spoons
Marabou jigs
• Worms
If you prefer to fly fish, here are a few recommendations for high-elevation trout fishing:
It was a really big start for the high school sports program, with three teams getting their feet wet. I went to both of the girls volleyball games. Coach Troy Norris has the team in really good shape, in their two games against Kanab and then Beaver. In the Kanab game the Cats won all of the games in three sets. Kanab which always has a good team, ran into an even better team in the Lady Cats. The Cats bumping game was really good, with many of their passes came off of kills. Volleyball games start with a good defense, where their passing goes to the setter who then sets the spiker. The games against the Cowboys weren’t even close in
“People typically associate streams with fly fishing, but you can have success using lures and baits, as well,” Hedrick said. “Stream fishing is fun because it provides a unique game of strategy. To be successful as a stream angler, you have to be acutely aware of the habitat, what fish are eating, and how fish are behaving. When fly fishing, you also have to focus on how you present your flies to the fish so you make it as natural as possible. This makes stream fishing both an exciting mental and physical challenge.”
If you are targeting tiger muskies, using streamers can be effective. You will want to make sure the lure is appropriate for the size of the muskie and the habitat where you are fishing—using a seven-inch brook trout imitation at the Dry Fork Twin Lakes, for example.
Safety information and responsible recreation tips
Always be very cautious if you are fishing a river or stream, particularly if it’s a heavy snowpack year, which can cause rivers to run high and fast.
“Water tends to be moving faster than it looks,” Hedrick said. “Always use caution before attempting to wade in a stream when fishing. It’s a good idea to take another person along when you are fishing or enjoying other recreational activities around water. If you are unable to bring a friend with you, always tell someone where you are going fishing and when you plan to return home.”
Because the water in
any of the three games. Against the Beaver Beavers it was a different story. I have never seen a poorer team from Beaver, in the many years that I have been watching them play. They look like they have a new coach, but they just seem to struggle in all facets of the game. So the Ladies had an easy time of it, winning all three games, in three sets. So the Lady Cats have won two of the first three games against 2A teams. Next up is another 2A team and it will be at South Sevier on the 20th. On the 26th North Sevier will be here (they were last year’s 2A champs). Their first 1A game will be against Milford on the 27th.
The Bob Cats Baseball team is really rolling at the start of the season. With a win against Green River last Wednesday. They went down to the Valley tournament and won it. With victories over American Heritage, Valley and played Piute for the Championship and came away with a
high-elevation areas can be quite cold, it’s a good idea to be prepared with the proper clothing and equipment to stay warm, including various clothing layers. Make sure you have enough food and water, especially if you are hiking into the area where you are fishing. It’s also a good idea to remain on the trail (or close to it) so you don’t get disoriented or lost in these remote locations. Having an emergency beacon or satellite device is also helpful in the event you get separated from your group or the trail.
Be aware of the land ownership of the area where you are fishing. If the area is on private property, be sure to get documented permission prior to entering the area. You should also be respectful of the area you are fishing, and leave no trace when recreating. Always pack out everything that you packed into an area—this keeps the area pristine for future anglers and recreationalists to enjoy. Although it’s typically not quite as hot at high elevations, you should still be mindful of techniques to minimize impacts to fish when fishing during hot temperatures. Visit the DWR website for tips and other details.
Fishing resources Additional information about specific highelevation streams is available on the Fish Utah map on the DWR website. The Utah Cutthroat Slam website also provides additional information about stream fishing in the state.
“There are thousands of miles of publicly accessible streams in Utah, and you have the opportunity to catch not only a lot of fish, but also a diverse array of species in our streams,” Hedrick said. “Utah is truly one of the best stream fishing states in the country.”
—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
revenge win, erasing their one loss. On the 20th the Cats have an away game over in Wayne, who always has a good team. And then on the 22nd they have a game here against Bryce Valley.
Our football team got a rude awaking in their first game against Milford. Milford has been playing football as a 2A team forever and they are a powerhouse. We have two seniors, and most of the rest of the team are sophomores. I hope that they realize that this will be a fun year and just play their best. In a couple of years, you will be a contender. They will have a practice game against Escalante here on Friday. The high school that I went to Manual Arts, beat UCLA in their first season in 1916.
On August 28 the Cross Country team will have their first meet and it will be down at Valley. This is a great place to watch the races from, you can stand in the middle of the field and see the whole race.
Mack Oetting
Matt Bartley | Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Live Like Landon:
I think the best part was to have someone like Rylee Ward win the award. She is a great example of what we want people to think of for this award. She is kind, caring, helpful, and a true example for everyone. She has helped our family year after year. She is patient with the kids, and she is fun and kind. I can't say enough about the person she is.
Live Like Landon
and ever-present smile made a lasting impact on those who knew him. In his honor, the 2025 Garfield County Livestock Show theme was, “Live Like Landon,” encouraging all exhibitors to carry forward the traits Landon so effortlessly embodied: positivity, helpfulness, and a contagious love for the show.
Landon’s parents, Brandin and Brandy Hatch, shared what it meant to see his legacy live on through the livestock show. “As a family, we felt honored that the livestock board would choose to use the #LiveLikeLandon as the theme of this year’s show,” said Brandy. “We are truly amazed at the legacy he has left behind. Landon had a great personality, and he was full of life. He was fun and loved everyone. He always had a smile on his face and a strength beyond compare.”
According to Brandy, the county fair was Landon’s favorite time of year.
“He loved getting his animals ready and showing them at the fair,” said Brandy. “He loved being around all the other kids and being accepted by those around him. He was a friend to all. The livestock show was a place Landon could feel like all the other kids. Showing
WAYNE CO. - The Wayne County Fair, deemed long ago as the World’s Fair, took place last week. Every department at the Wayne County Courthouse was involved, from the commissioners on down the ladder to the new county maintenance man. It should be no secret that putting on a county fair takes a lot of preparation, late night meetings, coordination, and gnashing of teeth.
In the 1892 - 1992 Wayne County Centennial publication it states that, at the time, the fairgrounds were purchased in February 1957. Wayne County did the excavation work; the American Legion donated part of the bleachers; and the Wayne County Riders Club installed the track, fencing chutes, more bleachers, and water and lighting systems. The county furnished the largest share of the materials, and the riding club furnished the labor.
How the Wayne County Fairgrounds, and the World’s Fair itself, evolved is a story of community pride and citizen involvement, a story that surely goes all the way back to the earliest settlers of Wayne County. They would have raised prized pigs and sheep, racing horses, fruits and vegetables of a type, color, and taste that are not normally seen every day.
The origins of county fairs, as we know them, originated in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, evolving from earlier agricultural gatherings and commercial events. The first recognized county
animals was truly his sport. Nothing could hold him back from what he loved.”
As part of the GCJLS tribute, organizers and Landon’s family introduced a new peer-nominated honor: the “Live Like Landon” award. All youth exhibitors had the chance to vote for someone within the organization who they thought best represented Landon’s spirit, and the inaugural recipient of this meaningful award was Panguitch High School senior Rylee Ward. The Hatch family couldn’t be happier with the choice. “I think the best part was to have someone like Rylee Ward win the award,” said Brandy. “She is a great example of what we want people to think of for this award. She is kind, caring, helpful, and a true example for everyone. She has helped our family year after year. She is patient with the kids, and she is fun and kind. I can't say enough about the person she is.”
Courtesy Brandy Hatch
In 2025, the Garfield County Junior Livestock Show community came together to honor the memory of one of its own, Landon Hatch (above), who passed away at age 19. As part of this tribute, organizers and Landon’s family introduced a new peer-nominated honor: the "Live Like Landon" award.
Rylee Ward says that when her name was announced, she was both excited and confused. “I didn't think I deserved this award and didn't feel like I had made as much of an impact as Landon did, and maybe I did make an impact on the Garfield County Junior Livestock show, but not as big as Landon did,” said Ward. Ward is humbled to be honored this way. “I don’t think I will ever get an award as special as this one. I always had very interesting and fun conversations with Landon. He always had a smile on his face and made friends with everyone he met. Landon has inspired me to try and do the same. And the show
will never be the same without him,” said Ward. Ward remembers Landon’s example at the livestock shows with great fondness. “One thing Landon always did at the show was enjoy every little moment, and showing animals can have its down sides,” said Ward. “Landon would turn the things that went wrong into fun memories. Like if an animal got out, he would laugh when everyone ran around for ten minutes trying to catch it. Even if you were the one who fell on your face, it made that experience ten times better when he laughed. So when little things go wrong, I try to remember Landon and make the best out of the small inconvenience.”
Brandy is proud of all the kids and the work that they have put into the show and the way that they represented Landon at the show. “There was so much kindness going around,” said Brandy. “It showed that we can help each other and be kind. Landon was a true helper and a kind spirit. We hope we can all #LiveLikeLandon.”
Beyond the emotional tribute, the 2025 GCJLS was also a massive success in numbers. The annual livestock auction brought in an incredible $109,375, with sixty animals sold by dedicated youth from across Garfield County. The exhibitor statistics included thirty-seven 4-H members,
News from Wayne County
Wayne County Fair Week
by Adus F. Dorsey
fair was held in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, in 1811, showcasing livestock and produce. These fairs aimed to promote agricultural improvement and foster community spirit, which is still true today right here in Wayne County.
Agriculture has always been, and most likely will always be, a mainstay in Wayne County. Just take a day’s drive from Hanksville to Loa, and you will see plenty of evidence of that; without water, there would be no Wayne County.
As with a lot of things in Utah, aside from the messages left on the rocks through the west by the ancients, some of the earliest recorded history began with the Mormons. These early stories were told in front of the fireplace while meals were being prepared, or later at night when the dishes were washed and put away and the family gathered in front of a fire to hear grandpa recall the great exodus from the Midwest and other stories from the "Good Book" and The Book of Mormon As grandpa gently poked the fire and the children gathered near, he
would begin.
In a voice sometimes so low that it put the kids to sleep, grandpa told how the Mormons likened their exodus from Nauvoo to ancient Israel fleeing from a hostile land into the wilderness. And like ancient Israel, they looked to the word of their God for sustenance. "I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert," Isaiah wrote, "because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen."
Before leaving Nauvoo, Brigham Young and other Mormons had read about or heard reports from government explorers and mountain men about the arid conditions found in the Great Basin. Upon their arrival in the Great Salt Lake Valley, members of the first company quickly set about to turn the desert into a productive land, just as ancient Israel had done in their own promised land. A small irrigation ditch was dug to divert water from City Creek to the sunbaked and hardened soil. The Mormons' long struggle to make the desert blossom as the rose is an epoch-making account in history of the
eleven FFA members, and two open class youth. These participants came from Garfield and Piute counties. This achievement reflects the incredible support of local businesses, families, and individuals who continue to invest in the next generation of agricultural leaders. From record-breaking numbers to a legacy that will never be forgotten, the 2025
—Brandy Hatch
Garfield County Junior Livestock Show was a powerful reminder that in Garfield County, community isn’t just a word, it’s a way of life.
“I hope young exhibitors will learn from [Landon’s] example to work hard. And to step out of your comfort zone and to do hard things. I hope they will learn to be kind and to always love and help each other,” said Brandy.
American West. The same is true about the first water diverted from the Fremont River in Wayne County.
The flows and gradients of nearby mountain streams, coupled with soil conditions and the amount of local annual precipitation, influenced the location, size, and eventual success of many early Utah settlements. These factors also influenced the amount of land colonizers farmed. To build large irrigation canals required large pools of human and financial resources. Recognizing this, Brigham Young urged farmers "to raise (their) sustenance from smaller quantities of land" than what they had been accustomed to in the more humid regions of the east. The success of building Zion rested squarely on communal cooperative efforts and the individual discipline of irrigators to beneficially use the limited water available to them.
The irrigation canal was the first and most important public utility in Utah. During pioneer times, at one of the first public meetings held in a valley, a watermaster was appointed to oversee the distribution of water. Today, in many Utah communities, the watermaster is still highly respected. If you don’t think so, just try siphoning more than your share and see who comes around knocking at your door.
Grandpa, in his creaking rocking chair, as the embers from the fire burned low, would drone on. It was during the summer of 1874, A.K. Thurber, and others who were taking
care of the co-op herd from Richfield, built a home and four or five cabins in a grassy area now known as the Bicknell Bottoms. (It wasn’t until much later in life, when the kids were all grown, that they learned that grandpa wasn’t really friends with A.K. Thurber in 1847.)
It was after the time of A.K. Thurber that water was first diverted from the Fremont River in what is today Wayne County, and true to the word, the desert began to take on the vision
of a rose.
Thus, Wayne County is agriculture and agriculture is Wayne County. Long live the farmer. Thanks to all who put in time and work on the 2025 Wayne County World's Fair; your efforts are very much appreciated.
References: Lawrence B. Lee, Reclaiming the American West: An Historiography and Guide (1980)
Rylee Ward was the first recipient of the "Live Like Landon" award at the 2025 Garfield County Junior Livestock Show on August 8. This award is in honor of Landon Hatch, who passed away at age 19, and recipients are chosen based on who youth exhibitors believe best represent Hatch's spirit.
Courtesy Callie Adams
Adus Dorsey
Bicknell Bottoms in Wayne County.
RECA: We have been working with families during the thirteen months the program was expired to help gather the documents they would need when RECA was reinstated. Now, we want people to know that the qualifying boundaries have expanded, as well as new applicants qualify for a larger compensation amount for the health issues they have encountered.
—Rebecca Barlow, project director for the Radiation Exposure Screening (RESEP) Clinic at Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital
Courtesy Rebecca Barlow
The federal government has reinstated the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, or RECA, after expiring over a year ago, and Intermountain Health’s Downwinders Clinic, located in Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital’s Cancer Center (above), wants the community to know it is available to help families impacted by nuclear testing.
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The Downwinders Clinic, located in Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital’s Cancer Center, provides vital education, healthcare assistance, and help applying for RECA. The RECA federal statute provides compensation for qualifying people and their families who contracted certain cancers and/or other diseases as a direct result of their exposure to the atmospheric nuclear testing.
The RECA federal statute provides compensation for qualifying people and their families who contracted certain cancers and/or other diseases as a direct result of their exposure to the atmospheric nuclear testing.
The previous RECA compensation ended without an extension last year. The newly expanded version of the RECA compensation program’s guidelines includes the following:
All of Utah is now included as an affected area. Previously, it was just select portions of the state and nothing north of Fillmore and Richfield.
Idaho and New Mex-
ico are also now covered by the program.
Compensation for new applicants increased from $50,000 to $100,000. At this time, people who were compensated previously are not eligible for the new amount.
The length of required exposure time decreased from twenty-four months to twelve months; from January 1951 to November 1962.
Rebecca Barlow, project director for the Radiation Exposure Screening (RESEP) Clinic at Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital, has been working with families impacted by radiation fallout and setting up crucial screenings.
“We have been working with families during the thirteen months the program was expired to help gather the documents they would need when RECA was reinstated. Now, we want people to know that the qualifying boundaries have expanded, as well as new applicants qualify for a larger compensation amount for the health issues they have encountered,” said Barlow. The cancers that qualify someone under RECA have not changed
and include leukemia (but not chronic lymphocytic leukemia), multiple myeloma, lymphomas (other than Hodgkin's), and primary cancers of the pharynx, small intestine, salivary gland, brain, stomach, urinary bladder, colon, thyroid, pancreas, breast, esophagus, bile ducts, liver, gall bladder, lung, and ovarian.
There is no charge for the help that the Downwinders clinic provides. However, since the expansion, many claimants have reported to Barlow that they have been approached by attorneys to help them apply.
“With rare exception, it is not necessary to pay a company or an attorney to help with the application process. The Intermountain Downwinders Clinic can send you an application and assist you in the application process for free,” said Barlow. “The compensation should stay with those families that have been affected.”
People can contact the Intermountain Downwinder’s Clinic by calling 435-251-4760 and leave a message. Your call will be returned at the earliest opportunity.
—Intermountain Health
As Social Security Turns 90, Experts Say Cuts Could Affect Utah Seniors
by Mark Richardson | Utah News Connection
UTAH - While Utahns commemorate ninety years of the Social Security program, experts warn there are threats to the benefits it provides.
A report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities shows the Trump administration has cut more than 7,000 workers from the Social Security workforce. That means each remaining staff member is responsible for nearly 1,500 beneficiaries.
Alex Lawson, executive director of the advocacy group Social Security Works, calls that an "unprecedented danger."
"For ninety years, through war and peace, through boom and bust, through pandemic and health, Social Security has never missed a single payment—until now," he said.
More than 447,000 Utahns received Social Security benefits in 2024, including a substantial number of retired workers, people with disabilities and those who receive
survivor benefits.
Lawson said one in seven Utah residents gets some form of income from Social Security, and could therefore be affected by the cuts. Those Social Security benefits total more than $8.6 billion that flows annually into the Utah economy.
Lawson emphasized that Social Security isn’t a gift or a form of public assistance—it’s money people have paid into the program over the span of their working lives.
"So, the thing that the Republican administration is doing right now is stealing our benefits," he said, "and the effects will be amplified enormously."
He added that rural communities are home to more older Americans who rely on Social Security, and would have to travel farther for help if a local office is closed.
Lawson advised Social Security recipients to prepare for problems, especially those who may be less internet-savvy.
"Make sure that you
Garfield Commission: Tropic Reservoir upcoming meeting with state engineer, drafting of state bill to dredge local reservoirs, upcoming meeting with USFS Forest Chief regarding fires, corrections to TRT distributions and county property tax errors and appeals were discussed.
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In the meantime, as Commissioner David Tebbs noted, the impact of the drained reservoir doesn’t only affect the local irrigators, it’s also created an economic hit on the campgrounds and other users of the reservoir recreationally.
In addition to the Tropic Reservoir situation, Commissioner Jerry Taylor said he’d received a call from State Rep. Walt Brooks about drafting a bill to start dredging reservoirs. Taylor named four existing reservoirs: Hatch Town Dam, Whitehall Reservoir, North Creek Reservoir, and Pine Creek Reservoir, saying they could benefit not only from dredging but maybe also adding some piping to get water to the end users. Commissioner Tebbs noted a previous feasibility study regarding capturing water from Spring Creek that runs all winter down the Paria, with no storage ability at present.
On other matters, Commissioner Taylor noted the cancellation of Calf Creek construction this year. He said he’d like to see if the BLM can combine Phases 2 and 3 next year so they can minimize the shutdowns.
Commissioner Pollock said he is planning to gather forces from nearby counties to “rattle enough cages
to get something done with these forest fires.” He said he’d be meeting with National Forest Chief Tom Schultz Sept 2 to “basically declare this a state of emergency and demand that we get something done.”
Commissioner Pollocks noted the adjudication of Hole-in-the-Rock Road and the “historic court ruling giving [the county] title to the road, meaning they no longer need permission to maintain or improve it.
Public Works Director Dave Dodds reported on a resolution-in-progress for excavating a new dead animal pit. He also mentioned trying to resolve issues with the Panguitch landfill expansion that has been delayed for five years, largely due to communication breakdowns.
In other county business:
· The Commission discussed a problem with Transient Room Tax revenue being distributed to the wrong communities by the State Tax Commission.
Clerk/Auditor Camille Moore said it was a matter of the incorrect zip codes being applied. She is aware of the amounts and the distributions that need to be corrected.
look at your bank statements, know when your benefits are deposited and how much your benefit deposit is for," he said. "That's going to be critical."
And he urged people to immediately contact their members of Congress if there is a disruption to their benefits.
· Mike Purcell received an Employee Longevity Award this month for his five years of service working at the county jail.
· The Commission approved the sales of surplus vehicles, including a Ford Ranger for $3,500, two ambulances for $3,000 each, and a 2024 Dodge for $57,600. The Commission went into executive session to discuss personnel issues.
(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. Electronic participation is not available, but all meeting recordings are uploaded to the Utah Public Meetings Notice board, https://www.utah. gov/pmn/ .)
· Clerk/Auditor Moore described finding about 300 errors on property tax valuation notices originally sent to property owners. Those were corrected and new notices sent to those affected. The Commission approved those corrections. For residents who still want to appeal their valuations, Moore said they have until Sept 15 to contact her office, fill out, and submit the form. The actual hearings will be Sept 29 and 30. A different public hearing, to be held at the county courthouse on Aug 21, relates to the school district’s $1M tax increase. Details of these hearings are on the county and the school district websites.
Art Invitational: We are honored to once again host the Zion National Park Art Invitational for the 12th year. Last year, we saw fantastic engagement with around five hundred people attending demonstrations and nearly two hundred at the paint-out on Zion Lodge's lawn. We look forward to increasing attendance this year with a new demonstration location, new artists, and our continued community of supporters.
—Natalie Britt, president and CEO, Zion Forever Project
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University of Utah.
The Art Invitational has also expanded this year. Not only will plein air artists be in attendance, but studio artists have also been invited to attend to capture the beauty of Zion and celebrate the role of art in supporting the area’s beloved public lands. Returning from last year’s invitational are Michelle Condrat, Bill Cramer, Roland Lee, James McGrew, Gregory Stocks, Paula Swain, and Jim Woodark. Also return-
ing from previous years are Stephen Stauffer, Suze Woolf, Ellie Wilson, and John Cogan. New additions include Allen Brockbank, Philip Carlton, and Wade Wixom.
"We are honored to once again host the Zion National Park Art Invitational for the 12th year," said Natalie Britt, president and CEO, Zion Forever Project. "Last year, we saw fantastic engagement with around five hundred people attending demonstrations and nearly two hundred at the paint-out on Zion Lodge's lawn. We look forward to increasing
attendance this year with a new demonstration location, new artists, and our continued community of supporters."
The weeklong celebration will include free art demonstrations, an inpark paint-out with family activities, a plein air art auction and a private art sale. This year’s show will spotlight an expanded collection of studio paintings, alongside plein air works created during the event. For full event details, visit: zionpark.org/pages/ artinvitational.
—Zion Forever Project
Legal Notices
NOTICE OF SUMMONS
JARED G. PARKINSON (Bar No. 8600)
WATER LAW PC
952 West 900 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Telephone: (801) 808-3377
waterlawpc@gmail.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR WAYNE COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH LOA TOWN, a Utah municipality, Plaintiff vs. ROAD CREEK WATER USERS ASSOCIATION, a Utah corporation, C DOUBLE BAR DAIRY, INC., a Utah corporation, and ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN claiming any legal or equitable right, title, estate or interest in, or lien upon, all or a portion of Water Right No. 95-293 and its segregated parts represented by Water Right Nos. 954864 and 95-4941, Defendants.
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION
Civil No. 250600020
Hon. Judge Robert Van Dyke
The State of Utah to: ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN claiming any legal or equitable right, title, estate or interest in, or lien upon, all or a portion of Water Right No. 95-293 and its segregated parts represented by Water Right Nos. 95-4864 and 95-4941:
A lawsuit has been started against you. You must respond in writing for the court to consider your side. You can find an Answer form on the court's website: utcourts. gov/ans
You must file your Answer with this court: Wayne County District Court, 18 South Main, PO Box 189, Loa, UT 84747-0189. You must also email, mail or hand deliver a copy of your Answer to attorney Jared G. Parkinson, Water Law PC, 952 W. 900 S., Salt Lake City, UT 84104. Your response must be filed with the court and served on the other party within 21 days of the last day of this publication, which is AUGUST 28, 2025. If you do not file and serve an Answer by the deadline, the other party can ask the court for a default judgment. A default judgment means the other party wins, and you do not get the chance to tell your side of the story. You may contact the above referenced attorney for Plaintiff for a copy of the complaint. Read the complaint or petition carefully. It explains what the other party is asking for in their lawsuit. You are being sued for quiet title in and to the water rights more specifically described in the Complaint.
Se ha iniciado una demanda en su contra. Usted debe responder por escrito para que el tribunal considere su versión. Puede encontrar el formulario de Respuesta en el sitio de la red del tribunal: utcourts.gov/ans-span. Usted debe presentar su Respuesta en este tribunal: Wayne County District Court, 18 South Main, PO Box 189, Loa, UT 84747-0189. También debe enviar por correo electrónico, correo postal o entregar personalmente una copia de su Respuesta a la otra parte o a su abogado: Jared G. Parkinson, Water Law PC, 952 W 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Usted debe presentar su Respuesta en el tribunal y entregarla formalmente a la otra parte dentro de 21 días después del último día de esta publicación, que es August 28, 2025.
Si no presenta y entrega formalmente una respuesta antes de la fecha límite, la otra parte puede solicitar al juez que dicte un fallo por incumplimiento. Un fallo por incumplimiento significa que la otra parte gana, y usted no tiene la oportunidad de exponer su versión de los hechos.
Lea cuidadosamente la demanda o la petición. En esa se explica lo que la otra parte está pidiendo en su demanda. Se le está demandando por (describa brevemente el asunto y la cantidad de dinero u otra reivindicación exigida): Título de propriedad en y sobre la propiedad descrita más específicamente en la Demanda.
WATER LAW PC /s/ Jared G. Parkinson
Attorney for Plaintiff
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 21 & 28, 2025
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS | NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS GARFIELD COUNTY
Garfield County is seeking a qualified engineering firm to provide design and construction-phase engineering services for watershed protection and flood mitigation projects under the USDA NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program. The work will focus on the Tropic Reservoir watershed and surrounding areas impacted by the 2025 France Canyon Fire in Garfield County, Utah.
If you are interested in submitting a Statement of Qualifications, information on the Request for Qualifications can be obtained from:
Garfield County Public Works Department 55 South Main Panguitch, Utah 84759
Telephone: (435) 676-1119
Email: dave.dodds@garfield.utah.gov
The submission deadline is 5:00 p.m. on August 29, 2025.
The County reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all proposals.
Garfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Dated this August 12, 2025
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 21 & 28, 2025
NOTICE TO WATER USERS
The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Sep. 10, 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)
61-3579 (a53439): RJW Legacy, LLC propose(s) using 0.0158 cfs OR 7 ac-ft. from groundwater (WSW of Hatch near Limerock Cyn) for COMMERCIAL: Limerock Dark Sky Glamping Resort.
61-3556 (a53446): William L Bernard Trust Agreement dated October 19, 2005 propose(s) using 0.0032 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (5.8 miles S of Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC.
WAYNE COUNTY
NEW APPLICATION(S)
95-5576 (A84739): Randal Clark propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 0.51 ac-ft. from groundwater (1.5 miles west of Grover, UT) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.
95-5577 (A84740): Matthew Clark propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 0.51 ac-ft. from groundwater (Grover, UT) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.
95-5578 (A84741): Nathan Clark propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 0.51 ac-ft. from groundwater (Grover, UT) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.
CHANGE APPLICATION(S)
95-5346 (a53480): USA National Park Service propose(s) using 0.008 cfs OR 0.64 ac-ft. from groundwater (15 miles SE of Torrey) for IRRIGATION.
Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.
State Engineer
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 14 & 21, 2025
WATER WAY PROJECT UP FOR BID
LOA TOWN
Loa Town has a water way project up for bid. (1) 14'x30' concrete water water way, (2) concrete headwalls, approximately 32' of 24" CMP over shoot pipe, approx. 250' ditch cleaning and approx. 8 cu. yards D18 riprap. In order to bid on this project, there is a mandatory site meeting held on September 2, 2025 at 9 am, please meet at the Loa Town Hall Office at 80 West Center prior to moving to the job site. Sealed bids will be accepted in the Loa Town office no later than 5 pm on September 10, 2025. Bids will be opened at the Loa Town meeting on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 8:30 pm. Loa reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 21 & 28, 2025
Intermountain Health and SUU Athletics Announce Joint Collaboration to Provide World-Class Care for Athletes and Enhance Community Health
Intermountain Health and Southern Utah University (SUU) athletics have joined forces in a new collaboration that will provide SUU athletes with access to top Intermountain sports medicine and orthopedic experts in the region and enhance community health.
CITY - Inter-
mountain Health and Southern Utah University (SUU) athletics have joined forces in a new collaboration that will provide SUU athletes with access to top Intermountain sports medicine and orthopedic experts in the region and enhance community health.
This collaboration will create opportunities for both organizations to expand and elevate community wellness initiatives, benefiting the physical and mental well-being of athletes and residents throughout Iron County.
Through this collaboration, SUU athletics and Intermountain Health will work together to enhance health and wellness efforts, particularly for families and children, by developing innovative initiatives that promote physical fitness, injury prevention, and mental wellbeing.
“With this collaboration, Intermountain Health is extending our mission to serve more people by expanding in ways that help individuals live the healthi-
est lives possible,” said Jamison Robinett, president of Intermountain Cedar City Hospital. “SUU is a pillar in our community, and we are thrilled to collaborate with them in our shared commitment to improving overall health and wellness in Iron County.”
Mindy Benson, president of Southern Utah University, emphasized the shared values of both organizations.
“At SUU Athletics, we are about education, leadership, and community engagement. This partnership with Intermountain Health aligns perfectly with our mission to prepare our athletes for life beyond sports while also serving the broader community,” she said. “Together, we are dedicated to mentorship, awareness, and holistic wellness.”
Striving to provide high-quality care and superior service at an affordable cost, Intermountain Health—headquartered in Utah with locations in seven states and additional operations across the western
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United States—is a notfor-profit health system composed of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and medical groups with approximately 4,600 employed physicians and advanced care providers.
Intermountain’s Select Health insurance plans cover more than one million members across the Mountain West, and the organization employs nearly 64,000 caregivers. Intermountain is Utah's largest private employer and is widely recognized as a leader in transforming healthcare by using evidence-based best practices to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes at sustainable costs.
This collaboration marks a significant step forward in supporting the well-being of SUU student-athletes and the community, reinforcing a commitment to health, education, and long-term success.
—Intermountain Health | Southern Utah University
INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BRYCE CANYON AIRPORT
HARDSTAND & APRON REHABILITATION
BRYCE CANYON, UTAH AIP NO. 3-49-0041-028/029-2025
Online bids for improvements to the Bryce Canyon Airport will be received by the Garfield County through Quest CDN at www.hwlochner.com beginning on August 20, 2025 and extend through bid closing on August 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (MDT).
The work involved includes the following: SCHEDULE I Apron Reconstruction
SCHEDULE II
Concrete Hardstand Construction
A digital download of Project Documents and other related contract information may be ordered online at www.hwlochner.com. These project documents may be downloaded for $60.00. Payment must be made directly to QuestCDN. This cost includes access to online bidding. There will be no refunds. The QuestCDN project number is 9809455. Bid quantities and schedules may be viewed prior to purchase under the “view bid documents” section on QuestCDN.
Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond executed by a Surety Company in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the total bid made payable to Garfield County
The Bidder must supply all the information required by the proposal forms and specifications and must bid on all items of every schedule. Garfield County reserves the right to waive any informality in, or to reject any or all portions of, the various bid items. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days from the opening thereof.
A MANDATORY virtual pre-bid meeting for all prospective bidders will be held via Microsoft Teams on August 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. (MDT). Meeting access instructions will be sent to all plan holders or you may request an invitation to the pre-bid meeting by contacting Connor Butterfield with Lochner at cbutterfield@hwlochner. com. Prospective bidders that would like to tour the project site shall schedule your visit with Tye Ramsay, Airport Manager at (435) 676-1162.
The proposed contract is subject to:
• Affirmative Action (41 CFR Part 60-4, Executive Order 11246)
• Buy American Preference (Title 49 USC § 50101, Executive Order 14005, Pub. L. No. 117-58, and BABA)
• Civil Rights Title VI Assurance (49 USC § 47123 and FAA Order 1400-11)
• Davis Bacon Act (40 USC §§ 3141-3144, 3146, and 3147), as amended
• Debarment and Suspension restrictions (2 CFR Part 180)
• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) (Department of Transportation Regulations 49 CFR Part 26)
• Federal Fair Labor Standards Act – Federal Minimum Wage (29 USC § 201, et seq, 2 CFR § 200.430).
Lobby Federal Employee restrictions (21 USC § 1352)
Procurement of Recovered Materials requirements (Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the regulatory provisions of 40 CFR Part 247) Trade Restriction Certification
Any questions regarding this project are to be directed to Connor Butterfield at cbutterfield@hwlochner.com or the office of Lochner, Salt Lake City, Utah, (801) 6448294 for interpretation. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 7, 14 & 21, 2025
Courtesy Brooke Heath
CEDAR
Part-Time Kitchen Help
at the Tropic Senior Citizen’s
Center
Garfield County is accepting applications for part-time kitchen help at the Tropic Senior Citizen’s Center. The Center is open Tuesday - Thursday.
Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office 55 South Main, Panguitch or online at garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, September 5, 2025.
Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.
Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.
Full-Time Building and Grounds Maintenance
Garfield County is seeking a reliable Building and Grounds Maintenance worker. Duties include, but are not limited to: repairs, landscaping, snow removal, and upkeep of county facilities. Must have a valid driver's license and basic maintenance skills.
Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office 55 South Main, Panguitch or online at garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, September 12, 2025
Competitive pay and full benefits. Apply at the Garfield County Clerk's Office, 55 South Main, Panguitch, or online at www.garfield.utah.gov.
Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.
C lassified a ds
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
• Registered Behavior Technician at Bryce Valley Elementary
Para/Custodian/Food Service at Boulder Elementary
• Head Football Coach at Escalante High
• Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers
• Para-Professionals/Aides at Bryce Valley, Panguitch
Schools
• Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers
SALARY: Please see 2025-2026 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
TUES Aug. 26th
Chicken Ham & Swiss, Country Potatoes, Lettuce/Tomato, Peaches, Carrot Cake
WED Aug. 27th Chicken Pot Pie, Salad Bar/Peaches, Peanut Butter Cookie
THURS Aug. 28th Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Green Beans, Melon/Salad Bar, Cherry Cobbler
Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666
All meals are served with milk & bread. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors and $10 for those under 60 years of age.
Escalante Senior Citizens Menu
Tues. Aug. 26th
Chicken Strips, French Fries, Salad/Chips, Jell-O Salad w/Fruit, German Chocolate Cake
Wed. Aug. 27th Spaghetti, Corn/French Bread, Salad Bar, Pears, Sugar Cookie Bar
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
TROPIC AA MEETING
Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion.
Escalante AA Meeting
Tues. & Fri. at 6pm Call 435-676-3653
The only requirement is the desire to stop drinking. Full-Time Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy
Answers for this week
SERVICES
When in Need, There are Resources in Wayne & Garfield Cos.
For Victims of Domestic Violence, Rape, and Sexual Assault
Canyon Creek Services Emergency Safehouse 435-865-7443
Mobile Team 435-233-5732
New Horizons Crisis Center
145 East 100 North, Richfield Office Hours
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Shelter is open 24 hrs, 7 days a week Phone Number 435-896-9294
Counseling Services
Central Utah Counseling Richfield Office
255 S Main Street, Richfield Office Hours 435-896-8236
24 Hour Emergency Service 877-469-2822
Southwest Behavioral Health Center
601 E Center Street, Panguitch 435-676-8176
24 Hour Emergency Service 800-574-6763
Wayne Community Health Center
128 South 300 West Bicknell, 84715 435-425-3744
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988
Applications and Resumes will be accepted at Wayne County Sheriff's Office.
*Positions are open until filled*
Starting Pay $19.65 per hour for non-certified individuals with no Law Enforcement experience.
Benefits
• Health Insurance: 100% of Premium paid by Wayne County, which includes Dental & Life. Vision plan available
• Vacation, Holiday & Sick Leave with longevity increases
• Equipment provided by Sheriff's Office
• Uniform Allowance - $700.00 annually
• Cell phone stipend - $600.00 annually
Position descriptions include, but are not limited to:
• Scheduled shift work and weekends
• Subject to call-outs and emergencies
• Performing law enforcement duties
• Performing investigative, evidentiary, reporting, and testimony functions
• Interact with other law enforcement officers and agencies at State and Federal levels
• Work within existing State and Federal law, case law, and policies
• Submit to and pass random drug testing
• Other duties as assigned
Minimum eligibility requirements include, but are not limited to:
• 21 years of age or older (at time of POST graduation)
• High School graduate or equivalent
• U.S. Citizen at time of employment
• Possess valid Utah Driver License
• Pass background check
• Pass psychological screening test
• Pass entrance physical fitness test
Successful applicants not currently certified as Peace Officers will be paid while attending POST training in addition to room, board and travel. Applications are available at http://www.waynecountyutah.org/ services/sheriffsoffice/, or in person at Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, 18 South Main, Loa, Utah 84747. Applicants will be notified of applicable testing dates, times, and locations.
Wayne County is an equal opportunity employer. For additional information or questions, contact the Wayne County Sheriff's Office at (435) 836-1308
