Debuts His Astrophotography at Exhibition in Boulder, Reception to Be Held
July 5
BOULDER - After more than sixteen years of photographing, experimenting, testing, upgrading gear—and, ultimately, purchasing land in the dark-sky haven of Boulder, Utah to build his own observatory—Brent Bowen is debuting his astrophotography in his first public exhibition.
Hosted by the Boulder Arts Council, the show opens with a reception on Saturday, July 5th, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the Boulder Community Center. The event is free and open to the public, with Bowen in attendance to share insights into the technical and creative process behind his images. The show will run through August 16th.
The exhibition show-
Open House, July 10
by Kathryn Chamberlain
the Kazan Memorial Clinic is bringing added services to the Escalante community. This includes an upgraded dental clinic, a Wellness Center, and space for
Torrey’s Laura Boardman Receives Prestigious Utah Artist Fellowship by Amiee
Maxwell
Part-time Torrey resident Laura Boardman (above) in her studio in Salt Lake City. Boardman was awarded a Utah Artist Fellowship by the Utah Division of Arts & Museums in May of 2025.
TORREY - Part-time Torrey resident Laura Boardman was awarded a Utah Artist Fellowship by the Utah Division of Arts & Museums in May of 2025. This award recognizes artists from a variety of disciplines who demonstrate remarkable creativity in their fields. Boardman will use her $5,000 award to further her work at Rabbit Studios, an artist’s retreat
ical therapy. The project is a joint effort and ongoing partnership between Escalante City and Wayne Community Health Center (WCHC).
The public is invited to an open house on Thursday,
Join Entrada for 'Classic Conversation' with Dr. Jake Van Dyke, July 9
TORREY - On Wednesday, July 9, at 7:00 p.m., Dr. Jake Van Dyke will engage with Don Gomes in a "Classic Conversation" at Robber’s Roost, 200 West and Main Street in Torrey. During the hour-long conversation, an in-person audience, as well as viewers on Facebook Live, will be able to ask Van Dyke additional questions about what it is like to be a veterinarian and how he ended up in a small town in Wayne County, Utah.
Dr. Van Dyke graduated from Washington State’s School of Veterinary Medicine in May 2017 with an emphasis in equine medi-
July 10, from 5 to 6 p.m., at the Kazan Memorial Clinic, located at 570 East Moqui Lane in Escalante. Attendees can tour the newly expanded facility, meet the healthcare team, and enjoy light refreshments.
All are welcome. The new dental clinic, operated by WCHC, now has more space and upgraded equipment to serve Clinic Expansion Cont'd on B2
GARFIELD CO.The June 23 Garfield County Commission meeting started with a wildfire update. As of that date, the fire had burned over 23,000 acres, but fire crews had managed to save Kings Creek Campground.
Commissioner David Tebbs reported on the Disabled Outdoor Sportsman gathering of twenty-five participants and one hundred and sixty-five guests for which the county had donated a locally catered lunch. Tebbs said he was impressed with the event and wants to continue supporting it. Tebbs also thanked the county’s emergency services in monitoring the fire, “on top of everything else they're doing with all our events.”
Commissioner Jerry
Zoey Fawson Represents Garfield County at Miss Utah Competition, Showcases an Unconventional Pageant Talent: Quilting by Jaynie Connor
(From left to right) Eric Fawson, Sophie Fawson, Zoey Fawson, and Shannon Fawson. Zoey Fawson represented Garfield County at the 2025 Miss Utah pageant at the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City on Saturday, June 14.
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SUU Awarded $1.35M Federal Grant to Expand Rural Psychology Internship Program
CEDAR CITYSouthern Utah University (SUU) has been awarded a federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) totaling $1.35 million over three years to significantly expand the Utah Psychology Internship Consortium (UTPIC). This groundbreaking initiative aims to recruit, train, and retain highly skilled behavioral health professionals dedicated to serving Utah’s rural communities—areas facing critical shortages in mental health and substance use disorder care.
The first-year award of $450,000 will launch the project, with an additional $900,000 in anticipated funding over the following two years. The proposal earned a strong score of 104 from the HRSA review committee, which praised its clear workforce data, strong partnerships, and effective strategies. Reviewers highlighted the program’s detailed planning and commitment to ongoing improvement.
SUU also received ten bonus points for successfully training psychologists to work in integrated care settings and underserved communities.
Utah, like many states, faces an urgent and growing need for qualified mental health providers, especially in rural Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) where access to behavioral health services is limited. UTPIC, established in 2019 and supported by the Utah Center for Rural Health at SUU, is a collaborative, accredited psychology internship program designed to meet this challenge by preparing culturally competent psychologists ready to serve these communities.
Since its inception, UT-PIC has successfully graduated twenty-five doctoral interns with a perfect 100% completion rate, with 80% of graduates employed in medically underserved areas. This new funding will allow UT-PIC to increase its internship capacity, enhance stipends to attract top candidates with strong connections to Utah, and provide advanced training focused on trauma-informed care and opioid and substance use disorder prevention and treatment.
“We are excited to expand UT-PIC and strengthen Utah’s behavioral health workforce,” said Rita Osborn, Executive Director of the Utah Center for Rural Health and Principal Investigator for the grant. “This grant will help us ensure that more qualified, compassionate psychologists are prepared and motivated to serve rural populations where the need is greatest. It augments an established
by Southern Utah University
Southern Utah University (SUU) has been awarded a federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) totaling $1.35 million over three years to significantly expand the Utah Psychology Internship Consortium (UT-PIC).
program that was built by many committed local partners. ”
The program will also invest in retention efforts by creating a comprehensive support network for interns and alumni, including ongoing professional development, leadership opportunities, and enhanced alumni engagement. These measures are designed to foster long-term commitments to serving Utah’s most vulnerable communities.
The grant supports a three-year project with a total budget of $1.35 million, including funding for sti-
pends, training, travel, and faculty development. This initiative reflects Southern Utah University’s commitment to addressing health disparities and improving access to quality behavioral health services across the state. A key strength of the project is its collaboration with partners like Intermountain Health, whose clinical sites and experienced providers offer interns hands-on training in integrated care. These partnerships play a vital role in preparing future psychologists to meet the needs of rural and under-
served communities.
Funding Acknowledgment: The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), provided financial support for this project. The award provided 100% of total Year one costs and totaled $450,000. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
—Southern Utah University
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Federal Budget Bill Threatens Your Access to Health Care
Any of us who live in rural America know how important the local medical clinic is to our communities. Wayne County is no exception. If we lose medical and pharmaceutical services, it will have a devastating impact on our lives. That could happen under the budget bill that is being debated in Congress. It is too early to know which cuts will be made to Medicaid and other health programs and how deep those cuts will go. It is important for rural citizens to know what is at stake before there are consequences.
It’s easy to make the case that Wayne Community Health Center is essential. Everyone has a story. If the story is not about a first-hand experience, it’s about a family member, friend, co-worker, or neighbor. Think of your own connection to the clinic that you could add. Think of the time you really needed help.
The need for a local clinic is a bridge that spans any difference we have in our community. Work is rough, people get sick, and kids play hard. Injuries and episodes don’t favor one
opinion over another. We grow old together, regardless of our social perspectives.
Congress is still arguing about how deep they will cut Medicaid. Medicaid cuts translate into fewer patients who can pay and fewer who will get the healthcare they need. It will also cut into the clinic’s income. Although WCHC is a non-profit, they also have bills to pay. Medicaid, Medicare, and federal grants support rural clinics like ours that cannot afford to give away healthcare services for free.
The Wayne Community Health Center receives around two million dollars in federal grants, primarily because it serves communities that have a large proportion (over 50%) of folks that live at what the Congress defines as the poverty level. Federal dollars allow for lower cost medications and medical care for those patients that would be unable to afford quality care and medications without these services and grants.
Congress wants to change how we define “poverty.” So people currently qualifying for re-
duced costs for medications and coverage will no longer qualify because congress deems them “not poor enough.” The money saved by kicking people off Medicaid and Affordable Care Act plans will transfer to tax cuts for the rich.
In addition to funding tax cuts for the rich and their corporations, every economist that has looked at this budget bill agrees this will put the U.S. in deep debt. Our neighbors will lose affordable health care while the economy suffers and the price of food and gas creeps up. The losers in this budget are the people that are just barely getting by financially.
Congress is like flowing water, it follows the path of least resistance. Let your representative know how important the clinic is to you and that you oppose healthcare cuts. Right now, the Senate has the bill and Senators Curtis and Lee need to know how cuts in the budget bill will affect your family and neighbors.
To contact Senators Curtis and Lee, call 1-855-9805638.
Chip Ward, Torrey
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HARSHAD P. DESAI as Panguitch City Council member to serve you. HARSHAD means TRANSPARENCY of public funds, exposure of city authorities' performance, etc. If HARSHAD is not to your personal liking, at least you should ask your favorite candidate. (1) Total revenue of $1,968,793 (in 2023) increased to $4,152,541 (in 2025), $910,242 in Sales tax/ resort tax, etc., huge surplus in water/sewer fund (?). All these belong to the public and need to be refunded to the public in the form of a cash refund to 1850 residents (taxpayers) or reduced taxes and fees. Where is all this rain of money going? Where is transparency? The State of Utah (legislature and auditors) is screaming at Utahns (voters) to take care of their local governments. State of Utah – (a) 2025 audits found Vineyard, UT - $3.5 million (records missing in 2024). Much bigger hole (>$10 million ?) during 2018 through 2024. (b) 2025 - $3600 million (records missing, bribery, etc.) in 30 construction projects in 41 school districts. The State of Utah legislature provides tools (Transparency codes/laws ) for taxpayers/constituents/voters. Folks! Wastage in governments is always there. Transparency ( HARSHAD P. DESAI) is the answer. US Supreme Court – Transparency is the immune system of any democracy. Voters must demand total transparency in local governments. Paid for by Harshad P. Desai
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Wayne County Commission Passes Ordinance Prohibiting Irrigation Water on Public Roads
WAYNE CO. - On June 16, 2025, the Wayne County’s Commission passed an ordinance prohibiting irrigation water upon its public roads. It had come to the county’s attention that some irrigation practices, particularly the use of sprinklers and flood irrigation, have been leading to water being sprayed onto or running over the county roads. Because of this, the county has adopted an ordinance, which states in its entirety: Prohibition. No person, firm, or corporation shall operate any irrigation system or procedure, resulting in irrigation water sprinkling upon, running over, or within any portion of the maintained area of any County Class B public road in
Garfield
Wayne County.
The term “maintained area” shall include that portion of the County road currently occupied by the traveled way and its appurtenances. Appurtenances shall include road shoulders, roadside drainage ditches, road embankment slopes, and road cut slopes.
Exemption: It shall not be a violation of this chapter if the irrigation water sprinkling upon, running over, or within any portion of the road’s maintained area is a result of the force of nature or events beyond the control of the irrigator.
Penalty. A violation of this code shall be considered an infraction. Furthermore, the violator shall be responsible for any restitution for damages occurred as a result of the violator’s acts. The amount
of restitution shall be determined by the county attorney’s office
Protecting the integrity of the base of our roads is essential for ensuring the safety and longevity of our transportation infrastructure. Watering the roads compromises their structural integrity and poses safety hazards for motorists.
We appreciate your attention to this matter and trust that you will take the necessary steps to comply with our county ordinance. If you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to protecting our county roads.
—Wayne County Board of Commissioners
Commission: A wildfire update, Tropic Reservoir, safety factors of separating private riding trails from commercial trails within Bryce Canyon National Park, Promise Rock, and approval of $39K for Pine Creek Irrigation Companies’ immediate needs discussed.
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Taylor reported that Darren Bushman has been hired to replace Bryan Thiriot as Executive Director of Five County Association of Governments. Taylor expressed high hopes that Bushman will be able to help obtain FCAOG support for needed irrigation projects in Garfield County. On EMT training, Taylor said the sixteen to eighteen participants who completed the training will be taking the national test. He said they hope to continue alternating training locations between Escalante, the Bryce Canyon area, and Panguitch. Commissioner Pollock met the previous week with the State Water and Development Commission on the Tropic Reservoir situation. He said that, thanks to Rep. Kevin Stratton's efforts, the two water companies (Otter Creek and East Fork) “basically buried the hatchet and will meet here July 22 with the state engineer to try to finalize a legal agreement that'll finally replace the 1960 napkin agreement.” Pollock said the resolution won’t solve this year’s water loss, but he said he feels comfortable that Tropic Reservoir will again be able to store enough water. Finally, regarding sawmills, he said, “I think this fire will turn out to be a positive for them because they can fast track the NEPA [process]…We know our local sawmill here has promised us they will hire up to one hundred people if they can get the [timber] resource.”
Public Works: Commissioner Pollock and Public Works Director Dave Dodds both discussed a meeting with Bryce Canyon Park Superintendent Jim Ireland and commercial horseriding concessionaire Don Mangum on dealing with riding trails. Pollock said reopening Podunk Trail, “which comes in from Lower Podunk off the Grandview Trail could potentially solve this entire problem with the private riders and give them an opportunity to go on a seventy-mile forest trail,
go up inside Bryce Canyon on their own private rider trail, and it won’t bother [Don Mangum’s operation] a bit.” Commissioner Tebbs wanted the Commission’s official comments on the trail to stress safety factors of separating private trails from commercial trails, saying “people who’ve been around horses know when you meet on those tight trails and your horses don't know each other, it can get Western.”
On Promise Rock, Commissioner Pollock said that “SITLA is collecting all the archeological and historical data that the community can come up with on Promise Rock, including its view shed, the Red Cliffs with the shearing corrals…any history, any story, they want all those comments.”
The Commissioners approved $3000, coupled with a $2000 request to Panguitch City, to repair and repaint thirty city park picnic tables as requested by Paul and Denise Dastrup for their Day of Service project.
New Escalante and Pine Creek Irrigation Companies’ representatives presented a grim picture to the Commissioners of their ongoing ability to deliver water to their shareholders. Poor initial system engineering, extensive silting, riparian growth, and ongoing beaver activity were among the causes cited. Commission Pollock said, “You have a right to unim-
peded flow of water…so you take out the impediment,” indicating approval to kill the beavers. The two companies are in somewhat different circumstances, but both need large cash infusions to cover water rights attorneys, engineering studies, labor and materials. The Commission will continue this discussion at the next Commission meeting, but they agreed in principle that they would approve $39K for Pine Creek’s immediate needs. They agreed on the critical need to protect water rights and availability for all the county’s irrigation companies. Commissioner Pollock said that the governor has made water storage a priority, that there has been a willingness in the legislature to approve water-related appropriations, and that the county still has $380K from a Central Utah Project settlement in the bank.
The Commission approved short-term rental business licenses for Circle C Lake Retreat and KJB LLC at Panguitch Lake. Commissioners went into closed session to discuss potential litigation.
The Garfield County Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month starting at 10 a.m. All meetings are held in the County Courthouse in Panguitch. There is no set up for electronic participation, but all meeting recordings are uploaded to the Utah Public Meetings Notice board, https://www. utah.gov/pmn/.
Wills, Trusts, and More
Increase the Protection of Your Assets by Estate Planning
Estate Planning offers an effective way to increase the protection of your assets.
The key to effective asset protection is to structure your affairs in order to minimize exposure to potential lawsuits prior to a threatened claim. If steps are taken to manipulate assets after a threatened claim, there can be potential problems with fraudulent conveyance laws. Fraudulent conveyances include any conveyance done to hinder, defraud or delay a creditor. So, this means if you know a claim is on the horizon or if a claim has arisen, you should not transfer or move assets in an effort to keep them from your potential creditors. If you do, that transfer can potentially be undone.
This article will set forth a few techniques that are important for preserving and planning an estate while emphasizing asset protection.
Insurance. It is crucial to review insurance coverage to be certain that it is adequate. Personal liability umbrellas are relatively in-
by Jeffery J. McKenna
expensive and are a must.
Business Entity. If you own rental property, investment real estate, or business assets you should strongly consider forming a business entity such as a corporation (either an S Corporation or C Corporation) or limited liability company. By forming a business entity, you can shield your personal assets from claims.
This is especially important if you have employees. Without a business entity to separate your business affairs and your personal assets, your personal assets would be subject to claims resulting from misdeeds of your employees.
Separation of Assets. An important form of asset protection and estate planning is the separation of assets between spouses.
Often, it is advisable for one spouse to own the business interests and the other spouse to own the assets which are less subject to
potential creditors. If something does go wrong for the spouse involved in the business, the assets owned by the other spouse should be protected. Community property laws play a role in this arena, but spouses can disclaim a community property interest as necessary to help in asset protection.
Exempt Assets. An important form of asset protection is to own assets that are exempt from creditors’ claims. Significantly, personal residences, qualified retirement plans, life insurance and annuities can be exempt from creditor claims.
Conclusion. Because most individuals want to protect their assets, it is important to coordinate asset protection efforts with estate planning. By coordinating these efforts, the family’s assets will be better protected from creditors, and estate taxation of the assets can be minimized.
Now with a Panguitch and Richfield Office to Serve Clients in and around Garfield and Sevier Counties.
Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 25 years.
He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead.
If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW.BARNEY-MCKENNA. COM; he would enjoy hearing from you.
country roads
by Lynn Griffin
Fish
A man with two buckets of fish was leaving Loch Lomond, well known for its fishing, and was stopped by a game warden.
The warden asked the man, "Do you have a license to catch those fish?"
The man replied to the game warden, "No, sir. These are my pet fish."
"Pet fish," the warden replied.
"Yes, sir. Every night I take these fish down to this beach and let them swim around for about a half-hour, when I whistle, they all come back, jump back into my buckets, and I take 'em home. We do this every night."
"That's a bunch of hooey," said the warden. "Fish can't do that!"
"No, really," says the man. "Here, I'll show you." And he releases the fish in the loch.
"Well, I've GOT to see this," the game warden replied.
The man and the warden stood and waited. After several minutes, the game warden turned to the man and said, "Well?"
"Well, what," the man asked.
"When are you going to call them back," the game warden huffs.
"Call who back," the man asked.
"The FISH."
"What fish?"
THEME: Flowers
ACROSS
1. Straw man's "victim"
5. Protestant denom.
8. Large edible mushroom
11. Mischievous Norse deity
12. *Thumbelina emerges from a flower in a fairy ____
13. Brick and mortar destination
15. Garner wages
16. Guinness and such
17. *Poison: "Every Rose Has Its ____"
18. *"If you go to San ____, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair"
20. Electric one and moray one
21. Killer whales 22. p in mpg
23. Fatwa, alt. sp.
26. Spain's neighbor, across Strait of Gibraltar
30. "Back To The Future" actress
31. Leaked, as in ship
34. Miso bean
35. Operatic solos
37. H+, e.g.
38. Is dressed in
39. Leave a Hancock
40. Cast-off skin
42. Egyptian boy king
43. Clearance, as under a bridge
45. Neglectful in duty 47. *"Dandelion Wine" author ____ Bradbury
48. Dear one
50. Black cat, to some 52. *"Build Me Up _____"
56. Adult 57. ____ bowl, frozen dish
58. Poetic "through"
59. Latin dance
"Buffalo ____, won't you come out tonight..."
Kids' building block
Altitude, abbreviated
Class of 1950
The class of 1950 gets together for their class reunion. Not many people are left, but two of the ten people to attend were Harry, an 88 year old widower, and Esther, an 87 year old divorcee.
Over the course of the evening, they had a great time chatting about old times and their families.
They each felt a real connection, and by the time the night was out, Harry had proposed, and Esther has happily accepted.
The next morning, Harry woke up and was frustrated to realize that he couldn't remember Esther's answer to his proposal.
Embarrassed, he picks up the phone to call her.
"Hello, Esther? I'm so sorry, but my memory isn't what it used to be. Last night, when I asked you to marry me, did you say yes or no?"
"I said YES!" Esther exclaimed excitedly. "And I'm so glad that you called, because for the life of me I couldn't remember who asked!"
Like a fox
Water carrier DOWN
Staff symbol
Zoo sound
Gumbo pod
Separate
Weddings
Garcia- Stephenson
Together with their families
Anita Garcia and Troy Stephenson
joyfully invite you to celebrate their marriage! Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Cougar Ridge Resort
650 East Cougar Ridge Road, Torrey, UT 84773
Reception and Dancing
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FYI PanguItch
by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com
We had a wonderful week here in town. The weather was great, and we had a lot of visitors for the Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally. The wind held off, and many of the balloons were up for the balloon glow. For the first eighteen years of the festival, we never had any wind, but for the next four years after that, it really blew. Last year it didn’t either, so maybe we are going to be going through another eighteen-year cycle.
The Lions Club had a great breakfast and fed over 440 people from all over the place. I didn’t see too many of faces that I knew. Sorry about the wait, but you did get to listen to some great karaoke singers. Karaoke singing is fun for all, and it will be part of the Lions Club breakfast from now on.
The Lions Club is
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short of members, but Mr. Henrie’s 6th grade class came to the rescue, along with their parents, and they were needed. They kept the lines full of food and filled in wherever there was a need. They are going to Washington D.C. in the fall, and the money they earned with the breakfast will help out.
We went over to the bank in the evening for some dinner, and it was really busy, and the lines were long. My daughter, Kelly, had her eye on some crepes from one of the stands. I had her get me one, and they were really good.
The motorcycle parade at 10 a.m. was postponed till 6:30 p.m., but they had really cool bikes that made a lot of noise. Most of the businesses were swamped with customers, and that is one of the reasons for these events.
We watched the balloon glow from our front walkway, and there were hundreds of folks walking down Main Street, listening to the music and just enjoying themselves. As the years go by, we don’t see many of the locals anymore. I think they are like us and just like to people watch. I do think that the balloon festival brings a lot of families together for visits.
This 4th is a three-day holiday, and we should see a lot more of the visitors for the weekend. The Lions will have another great breakfast at Zions Bank on the day of the 4th. The kids parade will start at 10:00 a.m., and it is a lot of fun to watch, but if you blink, you will miss it. At dark, the firefighters will put on their great firework show. To give us some more excitement, the Chicken Lights and Chrome truck show will be on the 4th and 5th. Those trucks are really something. They are show trucks, and as good as they look, I can’t think they would be used for hauling.
On the 5th, the Panguitch Lake firefighters will be having their summer fest. It will take place at the fire station, and they will be serving BBQ for $7.00 a plate. It will start at 11:00 a.m., and there will be a drawing for some great prizes at 1:00 p.m. The meal will come with sides, drinks and cookies. All of the proceeds will go to updating their equipment. This is a well-attended and fun time, so come on up and join in.
Governor Cox is ask-
ing everyone to pray and fast for rain, which he hopes will help put out all of the fires. However, our federal government is doing away with green initiatives, removing aid for solar and wind power projects and help in buying electric cars. The president wants us to go back to burning coal. Maybe, the monsoons will start up soon. The little moisture that we got last winter only greened up the brush, and it is drying out fast. Utah has had over 330 fires so far this season.
I wonder when you as a politician become so hard that you okay a budget that cuts out insurance for sixteen million people, cuts food stamps and food for the old folks and children, and cuts aid to starving nations, letting thousands of children die. It also adds to the federal deficit, which is busting at the seams, while giving tax cuts to billionaires and major corporations. If the tax cuts are only for those earning less than $480,000, than none of these cuts need to happen. When are we going to stop electing these puppets, who only have their elected positions in mind and have to have money from the 1%ers to get elected in the first place. Now, instead of a tax cut for the middle class, we have these big tariffs. Those are only tax increases, no matter what the president tells his followers.
When will we ever le arn?
Mack O.
Hosted by the Boulder Arts Council, the show opens with a reception on Saturday, July 5th, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the Boulder Community Center. The event is free and open to the public, with Bowen in attendance to share insights into the technical and creative process behind his images.
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cases deep-sky photographs created through long-exposure imaging with narrowband filters—each capturing only the light emitted by specific elements: sulfur, hydrogen, and oxygen, which are abundant across
the cosmos. Images are acquired one filter at a time over multiple nights, then processed from dozens of monochrome exposures into high-resolution master frames. These are later combined into full-color RGB images using the Hubble Palette—a method implemented by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope team. In this color mapping, sulfur is assigned to red, hydrogen to green, and oxygen to blue, producing images that are not only scientifically revealing but also visually stunning—far
brighter and more vivid than the eye could ever see, even at close distances.
Bowen’s journey began in 1995 after witnessing a total solar eclipse in India, igniting a lifelong fascination. Since then, he has chased eclipses and celestial events across the globe, including trips to Norway, Chile, Mexico, and across the U.S. His image of the April 2024 total solar eclipse, captured in Torreón, Mexico, was featured on the cover of Astronomy Magazine. The Boulder show is
the first of at least three exhibitions scheduled this year, with upcoming shows scheduled in London and Salt Lake City—Bowen’s hometown. The exhibit in the Boulder Community Gallery will be shown until August 16th. You can see the exhibit Wednesdays and Saturdays during library hours from 10-12 p.m. or by appointment. Please call 435-335-7550 or email boulderartscouncil@gmail.com. Boulder Arts Council
Balloons take to the skies on Saturday, June 28, for the annual Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally.
Jaynie Connor
SkyWatcher Leo T Stars and Suns, the Parker Solar Probe, and Iranian Mythology
by Leonard Thomas
@SkyWatcherLeoT
The sky looking south in the late evening. Late these evenings, look southsoutheast for glowing, orange Antares, a first-magnitude "red" supergiant. Around and to the upper right of Antares are the other, whiter stars of upper Scorpius, forming their familiar, distinctive pattern. The rest of the Scorpion runs down from Antares, then left, then up to the stinging tail with its Cat's Eyes pair. Left of there is the Teapot of Scorpius.
SPACE - With summer here, Scorpius awaits you as night grows late. The Moon prepares to molt from old to new and greet Mercury in twilight.
Late these evenings, look south-southeast for glowing, orange Antares, a first-magnitude "red" supergiant. Around and to the upper right of Antares are the other, whiter stars of upper Scorpius, forming their familiar, distinctive pattern. With a small telescope, make out Beta Scorpii, a unique double star. The rest of the Scorpion runs down from Antares, then left, then up to the stinging tail with its Cat's Eyes pair. Left of there is the Teapot of Scorpius. The farther north you are, the lower they will appear.
This is the time of year when, at the end of twilight, the Little Dipper floats straight upward from the north star, Polaris —perhaps like a helium balloon escaped up into the night from some June evening party.
And as we talk about stars and suns, our own life giving sun has been putting on quite a show for months now with solar flares and prominences, sending plasma our way and fueling life on earth.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has been out getting closer to the sun than any Earth spaceship ever. The Parker Solar Probe checked in with mission operators at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Maryland—where it was also designed and built— on Sunday, June 22, reporting that all systems are healthy and operating normally.
During the solar encounter—which began June 14 and ended June 24—Parker’s four scientific instrument packages gathered unique observations from inside the Sun’s corona. The flyby was the third at this distance and speed and allowed the spacecraft to conduct unrivaled measurements of the solar wind and solar activity while the Sun is in a more active phase of its eleven-year cycle.
Parker’s observations of the solar wind and solar events, such as flares and coronal mass ejections, are critical to advancing humankind’s understanding of the Sun and the phenomena that drive high-energy space weath-
er events that pose risks to astronauts, satellites, air travel and even power grids on Earth. Understanding the fundamental physics of space weather enables more reliable prediction of astronaut safety during future deep-space missions to the Moon and Mars.
“Parker Solar Probe remains in excellent health, with both the spacecraft and its instruments ready to continue their groundbreaking mission,” said Arik Posner, Parker Solar Probe program scientist at NASA Headquarters in Washington. “The spacecraft will keep exploring the solar atmosphere as the Sun enters the declining phase of its eleven-year cycle, providing a unique opportunity to study how solar activity evolves and shapes the heliosphere during this pivotal period.”
Iranian mythology, or Persian mythology, is the body of the myths originally told by ancient Persians and other Iranian peoples and a genre of ancient Persian folklore. These stories concern the origin and nature of the world, the lives and activities of deities, heroes, and mythological creatures, and the origins and significance of the ancient Persians' own ritual practices. Modern scholars study the myths to shed light on the religious and political institutions of not only Iran, but of the Persosphere, which includes regions of West Asia, Central Asia, South Asia, and Transcaucasia, where the culture of Iran has had significant influence.
The ancient Iranians associated some of their deities with the stars. The star Sirius represented the
rain god Tishtrya, whose main role was to battle Apausha, an evil star of drought. Tishtrya, in the form of a white stallion, and Apausha, a hideous black horse, fought for three days. Then with Ahura Mazda's help, Tishtrya defeated Apausha. Tishtrya, and other star gods who protected agriculture, also took charge of battling meteors, or shooting stars, which the Persians believed to be witches.
Some old Persian names in astronomy have barely survived; the names of the four royal stars that were used by the Persians for almanacs are Aldebaran, Regulus, Antares and Fomalhaut, and are thought by scientists to equate to the modern-day star systems of Alcyone, Regulus, Albireo, and Bungula (Alpha Centauri) for almanacs.
Festivals include:
Nowruz: The word of "Norouz" includes two parts; "no" that means "new" and "ruz" or "rouz," which means "day." In that case, "Nowruz" means starting a new day, and it is the celebration of the start of spring (rejuvenation). It starts on the first day of spring (also the first day of the Iranian Calendar year), 21 March, and all Iranian families gather around to visit each other.
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.
Miss Garfield County:
To me, it means carrying the spirit, resilience, and values of my community onto a larger stage. It also means I need to set a good example and serve the people of Garfield County.
—Zoey Fawson, 2024-2025 Miss Garfield County
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recent Panguitch High School graduate and is the daughter of Eric and Shannon Fawson.
“It is both an honor and a responsibility I hold with deep pride,” said Fawson about representing Garfield County in the competition.
“To me, it means carrying the spirit, resilience, and values of my community onto a larger stage. It also means I need to set a good example and serve the people of Garfield County.”
Being a resident and representative of Garfield County is a role that Fawson values deeply.
“Garfield County is full of hardworking, kind, and tight-knit people who have shaped who I am, and being their representative is about more than a title; it’s about giving voice to a rural community that often goes unheard,” said Fawson. “I want to showcase the strength and beauty of small-town Utah, while proving that leadership, compassion, and ambition can come from anywhere.”
Small town communities often unite to support their youth, particularly those aiming for prestigious titles like Miss Utah. Fawson received backing from numerous local businesses and residents who generously contributed funds for scholarships and cast their votes in the “People’s Choice Competition,” an initiative that allowed the public to vote for their favorite contestant. The contestant with the highest number of votes earned a place in the semi-finals for the 2025 Miss Utah competition.
“My community has done a lot for me,” said Fawson. “While I didn’t win People’s Choice, I was in the running all week long by being in the top four. They also showed their support by sending me heartfelt texts when I really needed it. I love living in a small town where everyone shows their love and support.”
According to Fawson, competing in pageants can be tough work and requires lots of preparation by the contestants. Despite the pressures, Fawson remained true to herself, using her platform to highlight the importance of
creativity and confidence.
“The stress of it all was very challenging and pushed me to my limits, said Fawson. “But even with the stress, I think that this experience was amazing and think that anyone who is on the fence about trying a pageant should just go for it. I know that I came out a better person.”
When competing, Fawson stressed the importance of just being yourself. “The judges are looking for the best person for the job, and you want to be the best person. If you are pretending to be someone else then you will have a miserable year of pretending to be somebody you're not,” said Fawson.
Every pageant contestant is required to showcase a talent, and Fawson selected quilting as hers. This unconventional choice is certainly rare among contestants.
“Quilting is something that I have always done. Some of my first memories are sitting on my mom’s lap as she teaches me to sew. It is often seen as a talent for an older generation. Someone like me being younger and sewing beautiful quilts is not common. So having something different for my talent, I knew that I would leave an impression on the judges.”
Quilting is not just a talent for Fawson; it is a passion she holds close to her heart. Her pageant platform, titled “Empowering Children Through Quilting: A Path to Creativity
and Confidence,” reflects this commitment. To support this initiative, Fawson successfully raised funds by creating and selling cookbooks during Panguitch’s annual Quilt Walk Festival. With the money generated, she was able to sponsor eighteen children to attend the Quilt Walk Kids Camp. The fee covers the participant's cost, including fabric and supplies, access to a sewing machine, and the instructor's guidance.
“Sewing is a talent that I think everyone should be able to do,” said Fawson. “Everyone should have a skill that they can do. When you have a talent, it builds your confidence. I am so passionate about this cause because I was a part of the first Quilt Walk Kids Camp. I had an amazing experience and wanted others to enjoy it too.”
As the pageant progressed, Fawson felt the support of her hometown. The encouragement from friends, family, and community members motivated her to give her best performance. Although she didn’t take home the title—Jordyn Bristol, who represented Miss Timpanogos, was crowned Miss Utah 2025 —Fawson said that her experience was invaluable, and she left the stage with a sense of accomplishment, knowing she had represented Garfield County with pride and authenticity.
Zoey Fawson, recent Panguitch High School graduate and Panguitch native, represented Garfield County at the 2025 Miss Utah pageant at the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City on Saturday, June 14.
Courtesy Zoey Fawson
Out and About for the Summer
Photo Gallery: 2025 Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally
by Jaynie Connor
Jake Van Dyke: On Wednesday, July 9, at 7:00 p.m., Dr. Jake Van Dyke will engage with Don Gomes in a "Classic Conversation" at Robber’s Roost, 200 West and Main Street in Torrey. During the hour-long conversation, an in-person audience, as well as viewers on Facebook Live, will be able to ask Van Dyke additional questions about what it is like to be a veterinarian and how he ended up in a small town in Wayne County, Utah.
Jake Van Dyke
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cine. Shortly after graduation, he opened Fremont River Veterinary Clinic in Wayne County, Utah, with his wife, Casi. It started small and obscure in a log building that was previously a wood shop. He took appointments in the lobby and acted as the veterinarian, vet tech, and receptionist until the back of the building was renovated to better accommodate veterinary medicine.
Dr. Van Dyke begins every day in the clinic with surgery. The remainder of the day is filled with appointments and emergency calls. Tuesdays and Thursdays he spends in Richfield working with Dr. Utley. Saturdays are filled with ranch calls. From the beginning, the community has embraced him, and Fremont River Veterinary Clinic is now fully staffed and also offers cremation services on site.
A few years after Fremont River Veterinary Clinic opened, Dr. Van Dyke decided to purchase an already operating clinic now named Mt. Pleasant Animal Hospital. He enjoys working in both areas and has learned a lot from expanding and taking risks. In his “spare” time, he and Casi have written a series of children’s books called Dr. Jake’s Veterinary Adventures. Van Dyke may share many stories, but did you know…
Entrada Institute will host a "Classic Conversation" with Wayne County veterinarian Dr. Jake Van Dyke on July 9.
"Classic Conversations" are produced and moderated by Don Gomes, vice president of the Entrada Institute. Gomes’ skill as an interviewer is based on the twenty-five years that he spent as an award-winning public broadcaster in Utah, Indiana, and Texas.
To attend this program—note that it is on
Wednesday night, July 9, not the normal first Thursday of the month—visit www.entradainstitute.org/ events-calendar/. Events are also streamed live on the Entrada Institute’s Facebook page, and registration is not required for the livestream. —Entrada Institute
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Balloons take to the skies on the first morning of the annual Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally (PVBR) on Friday, June 27. The PVBR takes place on the last weekend of June each year and includes food and craft vendors, music, games, and, when conditions are right, an evening balloon glow in historic downtown Panguitch along Main and Center Street.
Balloons take to the skies on the first morning of the annual Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally on Friday, June 27.
Balloons take to the skies on the first morning of the annual Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally on Friday, June 27.
A colorful hot air balloon drifts peacefully over Nettie’s Vintage Trailer Park at sunrise Friday morning, June 27, in Panguitch during the annual Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally.
Hot air balloons soar above the France Canyon Fire Camp on Friday, June 27, during the 2025 Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally. The camp is currently stationed just east of Panguitch, housing approximately 700 wildland firefighters.
A hot air balloon soars over one of Panguitch's historic red brick homes on Friday morning, June 27, during the annual 2025 Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally.
Courtesy Entrada Institute
Clinic Expansion:
We’re excited for the community to come see what we’ve built together. This project is for them.
Melani Torgersen, Escalante City Mayor
Kazan Memorial Clinic, located at 570 East Moqui Lane in Escalante, has recently completed an expansion, which includes an upgraded dental clinic, a Wellness Center, and space for physical therapy. The Wellness Center is scheduled to open to the public on August 1 and is a full gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a secure entry system. gym at any hour. To sign up, residents should contact the city office directly.
patients more efficiently.
The Wellness Center is scheduled to open to the public on August 1 and is a full gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a secure entry system. It will be available to Escalante residents for a monthly $25 membership fee, which can be paid at the Escalante City Office. Each member will receive a personal passcode, which gets them into the
The expanded facility also includes a dedicated area for physical therapy. Frandsen & Albrecht Physical Therapy will operate on-site, providing rehabilitation and recovery services within the same location.
“We wanted to bring everything under one roof to make it easier for residents to access the services they need,” said Escalante City Mayor Melani Torgersen.
The expansion was
Artist Fellowship: I
feel acknowledgment in my life’s work of Design, Architecture, and Visual Arts.
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space on Main Street in Teasdale.
“I was surprised and honored to receive this award,” says Boardman. She began her artistic journey in childhood and has always been intrigued by the colors and shapes found in nature. In her early years, Boardman worked in interior design, specializing in both residential and commercial design. In her 50s, she was drawn back to her artistic roots and pursued formal education in Fine Arts, graduating with her BFA in Painting and Drawing from the University of Utah in 2004.
“I feel acknowledgment in my life’s work of Design, Architecture, and Visual Arts,” she says about being one of the twenty artists in the state that received this recognition.
When Boardman bought the old store on Main Street in Teasdale, she thought, “It would be the perfect place for artists to gather.” She purchased the building in 2015, which had sat vacant for twenty-five years and lacked both running water and a septic system. She completely renovated the building, adding both an apartment and a studio space, noting that this would not be the first time the building had served as
Laura Boardman
a gathering place for art. She was pleased to discover that the building, which had previously been a grocery store and gas station, had featured art exhibits from one of its owners.
Boardman has been hosting annual art workshops in the space. Last year, Saltgrass Printmakers conducted a printing workshop, while previous years focused on watercolors, drawing, and acrylics. For the time being, workshops and exhibits are promoted through word of mouth or through her email list on her website. Boardman says she hopes to work more closely with local schools in the future and offer workshops specifically for middle school and high school-aged students.
Boardman says working as a visual artist can be isolating at times, and she hopes The Rabbit can be a “space where all artists—visual, music, and writers—can get together to learn and collaborate.”
According to Boardman, Wayne County has a large artist population, and she noted that she wasn’t the only artist with a connection to the county who received this prestigious recognition. Paisley Rekdal, former Utah Poet Laureate and author of four nonfiction books, with ties to Teasdale, was also awarded the fellowship for her contributions to the literary arts.
funded by a $1.54 million grant and a $780,000 loan (30 years at 1% interest) from the Community Impact Board (CIB), a state agency that helps fund public infrastructure in rural Utah. Additional support came from a $100,000 grant from WCHC and a $4,177 donation from local company JT Steel. Mayor Torgersen credited CIB as the key to making the project possible. “There is no way small communities like ours could take on something like this without the support of CIB,” she said. “They even gave us more grant funding than we asked for so we could finish the parking lot. Otherwise, we’d be looking at dirt out there.”
As part of the project, the city office will be relocated to the former dental building. A move date has not been announced, and city officials are still deciding how to use the current office space going forward.
“This expansion is brand new, but it builds on what we already had,” said Mayor Torgersen. “Now Escalante has more services, all in one accessible place.”
“We’re excited for the community to come see what we’ve built together,” she added. “This project is for them.”
Visitors will have a chance to tour the newly completed expansion during the open house on Thursday, July 10.
Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Could Mean Big Changes for Utah
by Alex Gonzalez | Utah News Connection
UTAH - Utah communities could feel many effects from proposed changes within President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."
Several of the Republican Party's proposals include pushing some of the cost for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly referred to as food stamps, onto states.
Gina Cornia, executive director of Utahns Against Hunger, said it would mean Utah would have to pick up the slack to the tune of about $20 million. She noted because income tax cuts at the state level are passed every year, human services are already struggling. Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough rejected several provisions, including shifting the cost of SNAP benefits to states.
Cornia pointed out if it were to happen, Utahns would go hungry.
"Our fear is that states will just opt out and not have a program which would, in Utah, leave 188,000 people without any SNAP benefits," Cornia explained.
Cornia argued other proposals are also troubling. She acknowledged SNAP benefits have always had work requirements and contends that they work, but they could be further expanded in the name of avoiding "waste, fraud and abuse." The "One Big
Beautiful Bill Act" still finds itself in the Senate where it awaits changes before being sent back to the House.
Shannon HeyckWilliams, associate vice president of climate and energy policy for the National Wildlife Federation, said something else on the chopping block as part of the budget reconciliation package are clean energy tax credits which have been made possible through the Inflation Reduction Act. She stressed, put simply, the tax and spending bill could gut energy projects around the country.
She added since 2022, Utah has seen millions of dollars in federal investments which have translated to energy and manufacturing projects.
"That requires new workers and construction and manufacturing operations," Heyck-Williams observed. "There are just really significant opportunities for people in these communities, for families, for local economies dependent on these types of jobs."
The future of the incentives remains to be seen. Sen. John Curtis, RUtah, is one of a handful of outspoken Republicans calling for the preservation of the clean energy tax credits passed under former President Joe Biden.
Kathryn Chamberlain
NOTICE OF SUMMONS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF The Jose A. and Liselotte A. Hernandez Trust, dated August 29, 2022, and Estate of Jose Antonio Hernandez
Liselotte A. Hernandez, whose address is c/o ProvenLaw, PLLC, 216 W. St. George Blvd., Ste. 200 St. George, Utah 84770, is the Trustee of the The Jose A. and Liselotte A. Hernandez Trust, dated August 29, 2022 (the “Trust”). Jose A. Hernandez Jose, also known as Antonio Hernandez, Grantor of the Trust, died on March 27, 2025. Utah Code Ann. § 75-7-508 and 75-3-801, provides that any creditor having a claim against the Trust or the Estate of Jose Antonio Hernandez, must file their claim with Liselotte A. Hernandez, Trustee, or Phillip G. Gubler, attorney for Liselotte A. Hernandez, Trustee, at 216 W. St. George Blvd., Ste. 200, St. George, Utah 84770 within three months after the date of first publication of this notice or be forever barred from presenting their claim.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 26 and JULY 3 & 10, 2025
NOTICE OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OPENING TORREY TOWN
Torrey is taking letters of interest for an open position on the Torrey Planning and Zoning Commission. Please submit letters of interest to the town office by July 7, 2025. Or email to karen@torreyutah.gov. Applicants must be a resident of Torrey Town or live within the Torrey Water District.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 26 and JULY 3, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
D.W. Tower, LLC proposes to build a 199-foot Selfsupport Communications Tower at the approx. vicinity of 555 W. Medina Frazier Rd., Panguitch, Garfield County, UT 84759, Lat: 37-42-22.158 N, Long: 112-40-0.264 W. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Taylor Blackbourn, t.blackbourn@trileaf.com, 2121 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite 108, Chandler, AZ 85224, 480850-0575.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 3, 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 Jul. 30, 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)
61-3171 (a52871): Dean Investment Group LLC, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 2.8 ac-ft. from groundwater (1/2 mile east of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; OTHER: 6 RV pads for 163 days (0.3 AF).
WAYNE COUNTY
CHANGE APPLICATION(S)
95-5575 (a53313): Mesa View Oasis LLC, Wayne County Water Conservancy District propose(s) using 0.0197 cfs OR 10 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles west of Hanksville) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; OTHER: 20 Accommodation sites (60 gpd/person x 5 persons/site x 275 days/yr) 5.064 AF; OTHER: Seasonal food/beverage prep (0.896 AF); STOCKWATERING.
Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.
State Engineer
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 3 & 10, 2025 PUBLIC NOTICE
WAYNE COUNTY ORDINANCE
INCREASING TRANSIENT ROOM TAX
AUTHORIZED BY UTAH CODE § 59-12-301(1)(a)(ii)
Pursuant to applicable state and local laws, notice is hereby given that Wayne County, through action of its County Commission Board, will adopted an ordinance increasing the Transient Room Tax
ORDINANCE NO.: 2025-01
DATE ADOPTED: June 16, 2025
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2025
The ordinance increases the Transient Room Tax rate from 4.25% to 4.50% on the rental of rooms, lodgings, or accommodations.
Purpose of the Tax Increase:
The increase in the transient room tax is intended to provide additional funding for the purpose of tourism promotion, local infrastructure, public services, facilities, etc.
The ordinance is available for public review at Wayne County Clerk's Office, 18 S. Main Loa between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday-Friday and on the county’s official website at waynecountyutah.org.
For additional information or questions regarding the ordinance, please contact: County Clerk/Auditor Felicia Snow
435-836-1300
BY ORDER OF:
Wayne County Commission Board
6/26/2025
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 3, 2025
Sean R. Conner, #18891
ANDERSON, FIFE, MARSHALL & JOHNSON, LC
2500 N. University Ave. Provo, UT 84604
Telephone: (801) 375-1920
Facsimile: (801) 377-9405 Email: sean@wasatch.law; Attorneys for Plaintiffs IN THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR WAYNE COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
CARCASS CREEK COMPANY LLC, a Utah limited liability company; and SHERRY BRIAN, Trustee of the PAT BRIAN AND SHERRY BRIAN REVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST, dated September 7, 2004; Plaintiffs, v. WAYNE COUNTY, a Legal Subdivision of the State of Utah; STATE OF UTAH; and ALL OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, OR INTEREST IN, OR LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS JOHN AND JANE DOES 1-X; Defendants.
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION TIER 3
Case No. 240500021
Judge: Hon. Mandy Larsen
The State of Utah To: ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, OR INTEREST IN, OR LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS JOHN AND JANE DOES 1-X:
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 the other party or their attorney: Sean R. Conner, Anderson, Fife, Marshall & Johnson, LC 2500 N. University Ave, Provo, UT 84604. sean@wasatch.law;
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 JULY 10, 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. Read the complaint or petition carefully. It explains what the other party is asking for in their lawsuit. You are being sued for Quieting title in and to the property 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: Sean R. Conner, Anderson, Fife, Marshall & Johnson, LC 2500 N. University Ave, Provo, UT 84604. sean@wasatch.law;
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 10 DE JULIO
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.
ANDERSON, FIFE, MARSHALL & JOHNSON, LC /s/ Sean R. Conner
Sean R. Conner
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 26 and JULY 3 & 10, 2025
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
The real property described in Exhibit A will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States, at the front entrance of the Sixth District Courthouse, Garfield County, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, on August 5, 2025 at 3 p.m. on said day, for the purpose of foreclosing a Deed of Trust originally executed by Holm Square LLC as trustor, in which HS Bryce Canyon, LLC is named beneficiary and Southern Utah Title Company as trustee, and filed for record November 5, 2024, and recorded in Book 582, Page 876, Records of Garfield County, Utah, with recorder's entry No. 287786 (the "Trust Deed"), covering that certain real property described in Exhibit A (the "Trust Property").
The current beneficiary of the trust deed is HS Bryce Canyon, LLC and the record owners of the property as of the recording of the notice of default is Holm Square LLC.
Said Trust Property will be sold without warranty as to title, possession, or encumbrances, and will be subject to all prior liens and encumbrances.
Bidders must tender to the trustee a $5,000.00 deposit at the sale, and the balance of the purchase price must be paid by 2:00 p.m. the day after the sale. Both the deposit and the balance must be by cashier's check or certified check payable to Fabian VanCott.
Notice to Tenant
As stated in the accompanying Notice of Trustee's Sale, this property is scheduled to be sold at public auction to the highest bidder unless the default in the obligation secured by this property is cured. If the property is sold, you may be allowed under federal law to continue to occupy your rental unit until your rental agreement expires, or until 90 days after the date you are served with a notice to vacate, whichever is later. If your rental or lease ageement expires after the 90-day period, you may need to provide a copy of your rental or lease agreement to the new owner to prove your right to remain on the property longer than 90 days after the sale of the property
You must continue to pay your rent and comply with other requirements of your rental or lease agreement or you will be subject to eviction for violating your rental or lease agreement.
The new owner or the new owner's representative will probably contact you after the property is sold with directions about where to pay rent.
The new owner of the property may or may not want to offer to enter into a new rental or lease agreement with you at the expiration of the period described above.
DATED this 24th day of June, 2025.
Robert G. Crockett, Trustee
Fabian VanCOtt
95 South State Street, Suite 2300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Telephone: (801) 531-8900
STATE OF UTAH COUNTY OF SALT LAKE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 24th day of June, 2025 by Robert G. Crockett, Successor Trustee, who, in his capacity as Successor Trustee, signed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same as Successor Trustee. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
TRUSTEE INFORMATION THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE NOTICE OF DEFAULT OR NOTICE OF SALE TO WHICH THIS DOCUMENT IS ATTACHED.
1. Name of Trustee: Robert G. Crockett, attorney at law.
2. Mailing address of Trustee: Robert G. Crockett | Fabian VanCott | 95 South State, Suite 2300 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111-2323
3. Address of Trustee's Bonafide Utah Office: Fabian VanCott | 95 South State, Suite 2300 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
4. Trustee's Regular Business Hours: Weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Unavailable Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays and vacations, secretary will be available on vacation days.
5. Trustee's Telephone Number: (801) 531-8900 Exhibit A
Parcel 1: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1, Plat "B", TROPIC TOWN SURVEY: and running thence West 238.92 feet; thence South 217.80 feet; thence East 61.92 feet; thence North 60.00 feet; thence East 177.00 feet; thence North 157.80 feet to the point of beginning. SUBJECT TO a right of way and easement for ingress and egress 15.00 feet in width with a centerline described as follows: Beginning at a point 184.5 feet West of the Northeast comer of Block 1, Plat TROPIC TOWN SURVEY; running thence South 217.80 feet to the point of beginning.
Parcel 2: All of Lot 2. Block 1, Plat TROPIC TOWN SURVEY. Excepting therefrom, the North 120 feet of the West 74.00 feet.
Parcel
to the point of beginning. Tax I.D. No. 08-0073-0001 , 08-0073-0422, and 08-0073-0465 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 3, 10 & 17, 2025
Legal Notices
INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO PANGUITCH MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Online bids for improvements to the Panguitch Municipal Airport will be received by Panguitch City Corp. through Quest CDN at www.hwlochner.com beginning on July 21, 2025, and extend through bid closing on July 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (MDT).
The work involved includes the following: SCHEDULE I
TURNAROUND, RUN-UP AREA, AND APRON PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE
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 9758073. 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 Panguitch City Corp.
The Bidder must supply all the information required by the proposal forms and specifications and must bid on all items of every schedule. Panguitch City Corp. 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 ninety (90) days from the opening thereof.
A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting for all prospective bidders will be held via Microsoft Teams on July 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.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.
The proposed contract is subject to:
Civil Rights Title VI Assurance (49 USC § 47123 and FAA Order 1400-11)
Minimum wage rates as established by the Secretary of Labor are applicable to all schedules awarded for this project.
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 JULY 3, 10 & 17, 2025
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Employment Opportunity | Wayne County Road Department
Position:
Full time with benefits
Construction / Maintenance Mechanic/ Noxious weed control
Required Duties and Responsibilities:
Be a Team Player—Work well with others
Qualified applicant must possess the ability to perform entry levelconstruction, repair, maintenance, and up keep of county roads, bridges, culverts and flood channels.
Knowledge and qualifications to locate and treat noxious weeds and operation of Weed-mosquito abatement spraying equipment. Understanding of regulations relating to chemical storage and application, (training provided.)
Some mosquito abatement duties may require working evenings.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Utah Commercial Drivers License
• Willingness and ability to obtain chemical applicator licensing
• Entry-level knowledge of;
• General maintenance and construction,
• Vehicle repair and specialized equipment operations.
General Purpose:
This is an entry-level position, which includes job training and experience. The position will report directly to the Wayne County Road Foreman and Supervisor. Wayne County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to political, religious or labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, age, national origin, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap. Applications can be picked up at the Wayne County Clerk's Office. Please include cover letter and resume. Job is open until filled. Call the Wayne County Clerk's Office at 435-836-1300 with any questions.
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We are looking for friendly, hardworking professionals who enjoy the hospitality industry and interaction with guests.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
Front Desk Agents
Laundry Services
Housekeepers
Maintenance
Bellmen
Positions to start April 1st through October 31st
At Capitol Reef Resort we promote from within. Please stop by in person to complete an application. We are located at 2600 E SR 24, Torrey, UT 84775 435-425-3761
Position Announcements
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring for the following positions. For the application process and description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org
Full-Time Instructional Coach/Reading Specialist
Administrator for Garfield Online
Elementary School
Food Service Worker at Bryce Valley High School
Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers
Para-Professionals/Aides at All Schools
Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers
SALARY: Please see 2024-2025 Garfield County School Districts Classified, District Office, and Certified Salary Schedules on the district website.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check.
Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.
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Part-Time Dental Assistant at Escalante Dental
Join our team as a motivated Dental Assistant.
Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic individual seeking a rewarding career in the dental Field?
• Escalante Dental is currently seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant to join our dynamic team.
Why choose Escalante Dental
• Competitive benefits package tailored to your working hours
• An inclusive and supportive work environment
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
Position Overview:
As a Dental Assistant at Escalante Dental, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our dental practice. Your responsibilities will include:
• Interacting with patients in a friendly and compassionate manner
• Proficiently taking X-rays and supporting chair-side procedures
• Managing scheduling, charting, and documenting dental visits using computer systems
• Ensuring thorough sterilization of dental instruments
• Setting up and maintaining a clean and organized operatory and office space
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
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We value experience, but are also excited to provide training to individuals new to the field. If you have any of the following qualifications, it’s a plus:
• Dental assisting experience
• Exposure to Pediatric, Endodontic, Oral Surgery, and General Dentistry
• Familiarity with computer charting and Digital X-rays
• X-ray Certification
• CPR Certification
How to Apply:
We encourage all interested candidates to apply, regardless of your level of experience. I you’re passionate about dental health and eager to contribute to a supportive team, we want to hear from you! Please email your resume to aellett@waynechc.org and take the first step toward an exciting career with Escalante Dental.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients. Apply today! The Wayne Community Health Centers are committed to providing high quality health services to our communities’ residents and visitors. Its purpose is to provide quality health services to all people including those facing financial, geographic and/or cultural barriers to healthcare.
Job Title: Custodian Reports To: Facilities Manager Position Type: Part-Time Position Summary: The Medical Office Custodian is responsible for ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors at Wayne Community Health Centers (WCHC) facilities. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining infection control standards by adhering to strict cleaning protocols and healthcare-specific sanitation guidelines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform daily cleaning and sanitization of exam rooms, waiting areas, offices, restrooms, hallways, and common spaces.
• Follow established healthcare cleaning protocols to disinfect high-touch surfaces, medical/dental equipment exteriors, and other sensitive areas.
• Empty, clean, and disinfect trash receptacles, replace liners, and dispose of medical and regular waste according to safety guidelines.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and polish floors as required.
• Replenish supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, and sanitizer dispensers.
• Assist with deep cleaning and special project cleaning (e.g., floor waxing, carpet shampooing) as scheduled.
• Respond promptly to spills, contamination incidents, or other urgent cleaning needs.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and notify supervisor when reordering is needed.
• Report maintenance or safety issues immediately to appropriate personnel.
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings, secure rooms, and set alarms as directed.
• Support emergency cleaning efforts after facility incidents (e.g., infectious disease exposure, weather events).
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control regulations, including the proper handling of biohazardous materials.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous custodial or janitorial experience required; healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of infection prevention and control standards.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and perform physical tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
Work Environment:
• Primarily works indoors in a clinical or administrative setting.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, biohazards, and bodily fluids (with appropriate PPE provided).
• Regular use of cleaning equipment and tools.
Supervision and Evaluation:
• Reports directly to the Facilities Manager
• Performance evaluated annually and as needed based on quality, reliability, and compliance with WCHC standards.
If interested please send resume to AmberLee Ellett, aellett@waynechc.org.
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