Colorado River Channelization Project to Help Protect Native Fish Completed
GLEN CANYON -
The Bureau of Reclamation and the National Park Service have completed modifications to a warmwater slough in the Colorado River near Glen Canyon Dam removing a key spawning site for invasive smallmouth bass—a growing threat to native fish.
Located 3.5 river miles downstream from the dam and 12 river miles upstream from Lees Ferry, Arizona, the shallow slough within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area had become a hotspot for warmwater, nonnative fish due to its elevated temperatures. The project involved reshaping the slough to increase water flow and reduce temperatures, creating unfavorable spawning conditions for smallmouth bass and other invasive species.
“The establishment of warmwater nonnative predatory fish—particular-
Chamberlain
Halfacre’s Farm in Escalante is now named Rabbitbrush Farm and is managed by
who took over the space last fall.
ESCALANTE - A familiar plot of land just off Main Street is entering a new chapter. Formerly known as Halfacre’s Farm, the property is now Rabbitbrush Farm, a small-scale organic garden being stew-
RCAC Presents $10K Award to Peg Smith for Boulder Wellness Network
arded by Charlie Gleason, who took over the space last fall. Gleason, a firsttime desert farmer and the kind of person who hits the ground running, is managing the land with a focus on sustainability, seasonal
Intermountain Health Breaks Ground on New Facility in SW
Utah
ST. GEORGE - On May 30, Intermountain Health leaders and caregivers held a special groundbreaking ceremony for the health system’s newest facility in southwest Utah, the Desert Color Parkway Clinic - Primary Care, which will increase access to vital medical services for area residents.
eating, and hands-on connection.
Gleason’s journey into farming began in 2021, when she left her bartending job in Portland and started WWOOFing— volunteering through the
World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms program, which connects people with farms around the world in exchange for room, board,
CO.Garfield County Commissioners opened their May 27 meeting by honoring “those that have fallen while serving” this country. Commissioner Leland Pollock, noting the flags in our cemeteries, said that “we've given our portion time and time again; we've had a lot of people that have served our country.” The Commission also recognized Clerk/Auditor Camille Moore for her thirty-five years of service. “It's phenomenal to have somebody with that kind of institutional knowledge,” said Pollock. Commissioners David Tebbs and Jerry Taylor echoed that sentiment. Taylor said, “Camille runs a tight ship, and it's good for our county and our residents, and we ought to all be very grateful that we have a good clerk who pays attention to what's going on and helps us succeed. She does a
Camille Moore Honored for 35 Years of Service to Garfield County
Peg Smith receives a check from Frank Bravo, president of the Board of Directors for Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC), at an award ceremony in Boulder on May 15. RCAC presented Smith with the Yoneo Ono award, which includes $10,000 that the award winner can donate to the nonprofit of their choice. Smith has chosen the Boulder Wellness Network to receive the funds.
BOULDER - On Thursday, May 15, Rural Community Assistance Corp (RCAC) presented Peg Smith of Boulder with their Yoneo Ono award.
RCAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization found-
Courtesy Claudia O'Grady ed in 1978, which partners with underserved rural and Indigenous communities in thirteen western states by providing technical as-
Surrounded by state and county leaders, participants used ceremonial shovels to turn the first dirt on the new medical expansion in southern Washington County.
The new Intermountain primary clinic will serve as immediate need for the growing St. George com-
GARFIELD CO.The Garfield County Commissioners proudly presented Camille Moore, clerk/auditor, with a lon-
gevity award at the Garfield County Commission meeting on May 27. Moore began her tenure in 1989 and has been an integral part of
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Charlie Gleason (above),
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(From Left to right) Garfield County Commissioner Tebbs, Commissioner Pollock, Camille Moore, and Commissioner Taylor. The Garfield County Commissioners proudly presented Camille Moore, clerk/auditor, with a longevity award at the Garfield County Commission meeting on May 27.
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Opinion
Protect the Firefighters Who Protect Our Homes and Forests
by Riva Duncan | Writers on the Range
U.S. - You probably don’t see wildland firefighters on the job because they usually work in remote areas. But with wildfires moving from the backcountry to backyards, the public is becoming more aware of the men and women who do this dangerous work. At the same time, people probably don’t know much about the very real health risks of the job. Now, it’s getting harder for anyone to know.
On April 1, the Administration began laying off most of the staff working on the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. The registry was proposed in a bill in 2018 so researchers could study why all firefighters, structure and wildland, suffer from certain types of cancers at much higher rates than the rest of the population. The bill was passed unanimously by Congress and signed into law by President Trump in his first term.
The registry was open to all U.S. firefighters—career, volunteer, wildland, active or retired. Participants completed a confidential survey about their service history, with data linked to state cancer registries to spot trends and risks.
This personal protective equipment is unworkable because wildland firefighting includes hiking for miles and digging in the dirt for days and weeks at a time. I’ve been a federal wildland firefighter for 35+ years all over the nation. Too many times to count, I have worked on wildfires and prescribed burns where thick, acrid smoke had us on our knees gagging, tears streaming from our eyes and our noses dripping gunk.
Now I work for an organization that encourages wildland firefighters—especially those who work for federal agencies—to sign up for this cancer registry. I know we’re a challenging profession to study as we’re somewhat nomadic, assigned to wildfires across the West all summer, often in remote places. That helps explain why there’s been so much less research on wildland firefighters than on structure firefighters. And there’s nearly no specific research on women firefighters. To be included
It was groundbreaking for the National Firefighter Registry to recognize and include the unique job hazards posed by those who fight fires in the backcountry and areas close to homes. You might assume wildland firefighters protect themselves with breathing masks, but that is not the case.
UTAH - Utah families face significant challenges navigating the landscape of childcare and education, especially regarding accessibility, affordability, and high-quality services. These challenges often result in children lacking the academic, socialemotional, or physical development necessary to enter kindergarten ready to learn. Increasingly, parents are forced to drop out of the workforce to address these needs, leading to financial instability for families.
Definition of Childcare
“High-quality child care and early learning programs are proven to dramatically improve a child’s opportunities for a better future while offering parents improved job stability and overall economic security.”
Key Facts
Among two-parent households working full-time, 74% with children under six said they needed two incomes to cover household expenses. Considering the lower 75% of providers in 2024, infant care in Utah cost anywhere from $10,800-$15,900 per year, toddler care was $9,800-$13,500, and preschool care was $9,000-$11,600. When a Utah child enters kindergarten, parents have paid anywhere from $50,000 to $70,400.
• Despite the high costs of childcare, 89% of child care workers in Utah earn less than the state median for all occupations, making it even more difficult to recruit quality childcare workers.
• Nearly one-third of
was a major step.
More than 23,000 firefighters have signed up for the National Firefighter Registry since it went live in 2023, and thousands more are eligible to join. But with all the layoffs of federal workers, the registry website stopped. The National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety confirmed that the program was shut down because no support staff were left to manage the website.
The International Association of Firefighters, a powerful union that represents many municipal fire departments (but not firefighters in the Forest Service, BLM or Park Service), went directly to Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to fight for restoration of this program and several others. Kennedy promised to bring them all back online and kept his promise.
But he did not address the staffing issue, and he didn’t say whether researchers already let go would be re-hired. No one knows what will happen to the data already collected.
A related firefighter health issue is “presumptive health.” It presumes that firefighters diagnosed with certain cancers and cardiovascular diseases got those illnesses as a re-
Childcare Challenges in Utah
by Bolder Way Forward
child care workers work two jobs to make ends meet. In 2022, Utah ranked behind most of the country in providing education for preschoolers.
Long-term Benefits
• Providing high-quality childhood education in the first five years has a long-term effect on children’s cognitive and socioemotional development through kindergarten and beyond. It’s also shown to help children improve attentiveness, regulate their emotions, and develop social connections.
For every dollar we spend on positive interventions for children under six, we can save between $7 and $10 in later years (through reduced reliance on government benefits, lower utilization of special education, and fewer instances of criminal justice involvement).
An additional $1.4 billion could be added to Utah’s economy each year if childcare inadequacies are addressed. What You Can Do
• Share resources about childcare solutions with Utah employers and em-
Award Presentation:
sult of their work. Before 2022, it was nearly impossible for a federal wildland firefighter to prove to the Labor Department’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs that they’d become ill because of hazards faced on the job.
But in 2022, the Labor Department declared that federal firefighters are at increased risk of certain types of cancers and cardiovascular diseases. Congress codified this declaration into law in 2023 and established a special claims website.
Now, that website is also down.
A Forest Service firefighter I spoke with called the staff cuts that black out firefighting health statistics just another “punch in the gut.”
He added, “We’re getting ready to go into what looks like another challenging fire season with yet another distraction to worry about. But, when the fire call comes, we’ll respond like we always do and worry later.”
It should not have to be this way.
Riva Duncan is a contributor to Writers on the Range, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. She is vice president of Grassroots Wildland Firefighters.
ployees;
• Learn and share information about the importance of early childhood learning and development;
• Talk to your legislators about supporting research-based public policy for expanding childcare and early childhood education programs.
If you would like to be a part of finding solutions for childcare for families in Garfield County, please contact the Garfield County Bolder Way Forward Coalition by emailing garfieldbolderwayforward@ gmail.com.
Smith is an exemplary choice for this honor, as she consistently goes above and beyond for the Boulder community.
Award Presentation
Cont'd from A1 sistance, training, financial resources, and advocacy.
Established in 1984, Yoneo Ono was the first recipient of this award, recognizing individuals who go above and beyond to support their rural communities. Peg Smith received the award during COVID-19 and was later presented virtually in 2022. Due to the award’s generous financial contribution that the recipient can direct to a nonprofit, the RCAC board decided to hold their quarterly board meeting in Escalante and then host an award ceremony in Boulder, at which they presented Smith with a $10,000 check. Smith is an exemplary choice for this honor, as she consistently goes above and beyond for the Boulder community. She was one of the founding members of Boulder Com-
munity Alliance and continues to serve Boulder as the “Peg” of the Pegboard. This online communication network, which she spearheaded, has become a vital platform for residents to share news, sell, trade, donate goods and services, find needed supplies, provide meeting notices, and public announcements. During the COVID pandemic, Pegboard became a primary information source for topics such as masks, hand sanitizers, and vaccination information. Smith also served for nineteen years as the clerk to the Boulder Town Planning Commission, writes articles and meeting notes for the Wayne and Garfield County Insider newspaper, volunteers at the Boulder Library, and serves as the secretary of the Boulder Wellness Network, the newly founded nonprofit to which she donated the $10,000 RCAC award.
The Boulder Wellness Network (BWN) connects our community to resources, education, and services that promote health, wellbeing, and self-advocacy. It has a medical equipment library available for residents to check out basic medical equipment they might need temporarily, such as crutches, walkers, toilet lifts, and much more. BWN supports training new EMTs and offers the community information and presentations on various health-related topics, including insurance, advance care directives, and fall prevention. Additionally, BWN sponsors weekly fitness programs for residents. With RCAC’s generous donation, BWN will be able to expand, allowing Boulder area residents to anticipate more upcoming health and wellness programs and resources.
—Boulder Wellness Network
News from Wayne County
Blue Valley
by Adus F. Dorsey
WAYNE CO. - When driving Highway 24 west of Hanksville and east of Capitol Reef National Park at 85 mph, just like much of the landscape, the area isn’t much more than a blur of grays and blues and an occasional abandoned homestead tucked, almost unnoticeable, back in the bushes. But there was once a time when this forlorn looking stretch of land was home to thriving communities known as Caineville, Burgess, Clifton, Mesa. Elephant and Giles.
It was during the summer of 1883 that log homes and a temporary canal were built on the north side of the river.
Water was diverted from the Dirty Devil (Fremont River) onto the land. In early 1884, a dam site was located by Hilo Burress with a wooden tripod and a plumb bob. With these crude but trusted instruments, a three-mile canal was perfectly surveyed and made sufficient to carry necessary water to all who were located on the land. In 1884, the canal was extended and enlarged. During the years of 1883-84, more came, and continued to come, until settlements were located on both sides of the river. This valley, known as Blue Valley, was named for the surrounding blue hills.
Henry Giles, in his memoirs, wrote that the valley (Blue Valley) “Blossomed as the rose,” and twenty-five or thirty families were contented and happy, for the land produced abundantly. The valley was so fertile that most anything could be grown and produced heavy crops. Their cattle fatted on the range, and their milk cows grazed on the ample pasture along the river. In the winter, they fed from the alfalfa stocks and long ricks of corn fodder. It was a pastoral and peaceful scene if there ever was one.
As hard as it might be for someone driving 85 mph through Caineville today to believe, principal industries of the time (1880s) was sugar cane. It grew so tall that you could lose your way in. Sugar cane, in turn, produced molasses, and, as mentioned, they raised cattle and planted fruit orchards and gardens that produced so well that Dee Hatch coined the phrase, “The Garden of Weed’in.” And as local contentment and isolation tends to do, another principal product of the time was children.
By 1887, the population of the valley had increased to the extent that a schoolhouse was built out of cottonwood logs. Elsie Lords was the first teacher, and a long list of
others followed. In 1895, the name Blue Valley was changed to Giles, in honor of Bishop Henry Giles, and was laid out in five acre lots and dedicated on June 13th, 1895.
Almost entirely forgotten is the little settlement of Clifton, formerly Burgess. It was named by Willis E. Robinson because of the surrounding cliffs. It was settled by Arson N. Dalton and James Huntsman in March of 1887. By 1888, there were quite a few families there, so they consolidated with the Blue Valley school. As was generally the case throughout Wayne County, the area had its share of musicians, and dancing was popular in Clifton.
Mesa, a little town that was located just southwest of Blue Valley on the Blue Flat, was thought to one day become one of the leading towns in the county. Elephant, about three miles north of Caineville, was nothing more than three or four ranches and small houses. Unlike its huge name, the town of Elephant never built up and died in its infancy, and what residents were left consolidated with Caineville.
In 1909-10, the rains and floods came and caused great consternation and destruction, and, as a result, eventual abandonment. Heavy quicksand and mountains of mud rendered it impossible to build a permanent dam on the river. These problems were taken to the church authorities, after which it was decided that the expense involved was too great for the returns. Consequently, the people were at liberty to leave this valley or stay as they chose.
Contrary to popular
belief, the story of Blue Valley does not end here, not by a long shot. After the floods of 1909-10 came, life in Blue Valley persisted, flourished, collapsed, and was rebuilt many times over.
As it did throughout the country, the flu epidemic in 1918 took more than its share of Blue Valley residents, mostly children. All the little headstones in the cemeteries in the area can attest to that.
Roads no longer skirt the narrow clay hills, and a new bridge crosses the Dirty Devil (Fremont River). The back road to and into Caineville still exists and offers a glimpse of what life was once like in Blue Valley “in the early days.” Elijah Cutler Behunin’s cabin is resting peacefully along the old canal near where the Old Frank Hat place still stands (side note: in the early part of century, Perry Jackson of Fremont spent his honeymoon in the shed there.)
Fence posts along the Blue Valley highway are only two feet tall, a reminder that when it rains, it really rains in Blue Valley.
Make no doubt about it, folks still live and thrive in Blue Valley, George and Jason keep it green, and new homes continue to be built.
It is true, recreationalists have found the area quite intriguing. ATV tracks line the side of the road, glamping domes are popping up like mushrooms, and RV resorts are popular out in the flat. Swing Arm City can be exciting too, and Randy’s Mesa Farm is real popular with the wine a cheese crowd.
So, in closing, Blue Valley's humble beginnings and striving for survival is a good lesson for when times get hard.
GLCA Releases Body Worn Camera Footage from Officer Involved Shooting
GLEN CANYONAs part of the National Park Service’s established protocol regarding officerinvolved shootings, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has released body worn camera footage from a May 3, 2025, officer involved shooting.
The community briefing video shows significant sections of the body worn camera footage from some of the involved law enforcement officers. The video is intended to help community members gain a better understanding of what occurred.
This incident is still under investigation. The joint investigation, which includes the actions taken by NPS law enforcement officers, is being led by
Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games, Intermountain Health - Cedar City Hospital Collaborate for 2025 Games
CEDAR CITY - A pair of iconic Cedar City brands are working together once again. The Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games, an outreach department of Southern Utah University, and Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital have come to an agreement in support of the 2025 program year for the games. As part of the agreement, Cedar City Hospital will provide medical support to the games, while also providing outreach opportunities with the community.
“The Utah Summer Games and Cedar City Hospital are vital parts of the engine driving Cedar City and Iron County forward,” said Jon Oglesby, Executive Director of the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games. “We are grateful to Jamison Robinett, Cedar City Hospital President and CEO and Rachelle Hughes, Marketing & Communications Manager at Cedar City Hospital for their belief in the work we’re doing to make Cedar City a better place to live and to play. We’re excited to work with them in improving the quality of life
in our community.”
“We are thrilled to support the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games, an incredible event that promotes active, healthy living and brings together so many of our caregivers and community members,” Robinett said. “The Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games’ mission of fostering community and wellbeing perfectly aligns with Intermountain Health and Cedar City Hospital. We are excited to help kick off this year’s games and celebrate the spirit of health, teamwork, and community that makes our region so special.”
About the Utah Summer Games
Founded in 1986, the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games is the official state game of Utah, welcoming athletes from around the state and surrounding states to compete in the Olympic-style sports festival. The Southern Utah University department will host the 40th consecutive rendition of the games in 2025, and will also host the State Games of America in Salt Lake
City in 2030. For more information on the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games, visit https://utahsummergames.org/index. aspx. About Intermountain Health
Headquartered in Utah with locations in six states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of thirty-three hospitals, approximately four hundred clinics, medical groups with some four thousand six hundred employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plans division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is committed to improving community health 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.
—Southern Utah University
Force and Utah Department of Public Safety State Bureau of Investigations, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and National Park Service Investigative Services Branch.
All information in the community briefing video is based on the details currently available. Some images and audio in the video has been altered or concealed to protect the privacy of the individuals involved.
A word of caution: this video of an officer involved shooting contains graphic content and strong language. Viewer discretion is advised. The video can be viewed at https://www.nps. gov/glca/learn/news/2025glca-video-footage.htm. —National Park Service
Adus F. Dorsey II
Old Frank Hat's place still stands in Blue Valley, near Caineville, Utah.
Wills, Trusts, and More
Survivor's Checklist and Legal Procedures at Death
One of the greatest challenges in this life is the loss of a loved one. Unfortunately, in addition to the terrible, emotional strain associated with this loss, there are many legal issues that must be addressed.
This article attempts to provide a brief checklist of some of the legal issues that should be addressed upon the passing of a loved one.
Legal Documents:
Determine whether the deceased left a will, trust or other documents to take effect upon death. Whether there is a will or trust will effect how the estate administration should proceed. If there is no will or trust, state laws will govern the administration process. It should be noted that powers of attorney that may have been used while the decedent was alive terminate upon death.
Individuals Cared for by the Deceased: Minor children or incapacitated adults that were being cared for by the de-
by Jeffery J. McKenna
ceased must have someone else appointed to take care of their needs. Usually, a court will appoint a guardian and/or conservator for the minor or incapacitated adult. This person can be designated in the deceased’s will.
Inventory of Assets: It is very important to locate all of the deceased’s assets and ensure that they are protected and sufficiently insured. Secure and inventory family heirlooms, antiques and other personal property items of value. If the deceased lived alone, it may be wise to promptly change the locks on the home. In doing an inventory of the assets, it is helpful to take photos or videos.
Payment of Creditors: Determine that there are sufficient assets in the estate to cover funeral expenses and other debts before paying any bills. If some creditors are paid and
it is later determined that there are insufficient assets to pay others, there can be problems.
Social Security: Contact the social security office to determine what benefit, if any, may be available for the surviving spouse and/or minor children.
Tax Returns: Often, state and federal tax returns including the deceased’s final 1040 income tax return, the estate or trust’s 1041 income tax return.
The preceding is a brief list of some of the items that should be considered upon a loved one’s death. Although proper estate planning can do much to minimize and help simplify procedures at death, there are legal issues that must be addressed when a loved one dies. An estate plan that addresses and minimizes these legal issues is truly a wonderful gift for those that are left behind.
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
Ice Fishing
A dumb man went ice fishing. He'd seen many books on the subject, and finally, after getting all the necessary "tools" together, he made for the nearest frozen lake.
After positioning his comfy stool, he started to make a circular cut in the ice.
Suddenly, from the sky, a voice boomed, "THERE ARE NO FISH UNDER THE ICE!"
Startled, the dumb man moved further down the ice, swigged down a beer, and began to cut yet another hole.
Again, from the heavens, the voice bellowed, "THERE ARE NO FISH UNDER THE ICE!"
The dumb man, now quite worried, moved way down to the opposite end of the ice, swigged down another beer, and tried again to cut his hole.
The voice came once more, "THERE ARE NO FISH UNDER THE ICE!"
He stopped, looked skyward, and said, "Is that you, Lord?"
The voice replied, "No, I'm the ice-rink manager!"
PUNishment
I threw a ball for my dog. It's a bit extravagant I know, but it was his birthday, and he looks great in a dinner jacket.
THEME: Summer Vibes
ACROSS 1. Baking ingredient
Accounting pro
Depletes
____ reflection
Painter Chagall
Feeling of resentment
Member of Germany's NSDAP
____ lily
Light shade of blue
*Summer thirst quencher 20. Same as tsar
Subside 22. Tierra ____ Fuego
23. Taken without consent 26. Even greener, as in fruit
30. Dot follower 31. Largest hot dessert 34. Australian palm 35. Evian, backwards 37. A in FANBOYS
38. *Like a lightning bug
39. Prima donna
40. *Midsummer's maypole dance, e.g.
42. *William Blake's "To Summer," e.g.
43. Any voting citizen
45. *Sun to ice cream
47. Feeling of veneration
48. Two-door
50. *Beach bag, usually
*Summer rays
Rock bottom
Altar location
Milk ____, candy
Small stream
Turned to the right, like a horse
Starchy tuber
*It's knee-high by the 4th of July
Locked Out
An inebriated man staggered up to the portal of his domestic abode, having spent the evening pleasantly imbibing alcoholic beverages with several of his close acquaintances in several local hostelries.
At first he couldn't find his key. It took him several times searching through his pockets until he found it.
He spent the next ten minutes trying to get the key into the key slot. He eventually got close, but the key pinged off the escutcheon into the garden undergrowth.
The man then spent the best part of 30 minutes searching through the grass and flowers but never found the key.
The man went to the door, looked through the letter box flap and saw the family cat walking in the vestibule.
He gently, and in a loud whisper, called the cat over.
When the cat came over to the door, it sat and peered up at this apparition of eyes peering through the letter box.
The man then said, "Cat, let me in."
The cat just looked at him and said, "Me? 'Ow?"
Weddings
Brown- Johnson
Kylee Brown, daughter of Craig Brown and Monica Brown, and Celtin Johnson, son of Dr. Scott Andersen and Tina Andersen, are excited to announce their wedding, and they would like to invite their family and friends to join them in celebrating this special occasion. Saturday, June 14, 2025
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Rim Rock Patio
2523 E. Hwy 24, Torrey, UT
Come share in an evening of love, laughter, and joyful memories. Venmo @Celtintjohnson13
Anniversary
50th Anniversary
Jess and Brenda Wood of Lyman, Utah, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
The couple was married on June 13, 1975.
Jess and Brenda have shared a beautiful life together filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Over the years, they have been blessed with 5 children, 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and countless friends who have witnessed their inspiring commitment to each other.
Happy 50th Anniversary, Jess and Brenda!
This is the first big week in town for summer events, with the kickoff of the Chocolate Fest. A new idea for the fest is to provide soup and rolls for those that didn’t have anything to eat. Hopefully, you got your fill of the many treats that are available. Tonight, Thursday, will be the Quilt Walk play. Pat wrote the play, which is based on a story she heard as a professor at Fullerton College from an another teacher, who grew up in Parowan. Pat and Elaine wrote the story into a play, which Elaine has directed all of these years. Elaine retired last year, and I was afraid the play might have gone with her. We have new directors, who are caught up in the story, and they are doing a great job getting the play ready for showtime. Amber and Ward (her husband) have a lot of talent and patience. I feel really good about the play living on, with a lot of really good, young talent, most of whom were in various plays at the high school. Thank you Amber and Ward for keeping the Quilt Walk story alive for many years to come.
The quilting classes begin on Thursday morning. There are over three hundred quilters signed up. The classes are so popu-
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lar because they bring instructors from all over the country to teach the latest techniques. There will be a quilt show in the high school gym, which will show off many great works of art. There will also be vendors selling fabrics and sewing machines.
On Friday, there will be the tour of pioneer homes put on by Tera Connor. There will be at least eight homes on the tour.
On Saturday morning at 7:30, the Panguitch Lions Club will host their famous breakfast. It will be at the Zions Bank drive thru. It will feature pan cakes, bacon, sausages and scrambled eggs. Plenty of drinks will be available, and there will be karaoke singing, so bring your best voices. Mr. Henrie’s 6th grade class will be helping out with the breakfast to earn some money for their trip to Washington D.C. in the fall.
The NBA season is coming to an end shortly. It is championship week, and many of the really good teams—the Boston Celtics, the Denver Nuggets, the LA Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers— were all eliminated early. It is Oklahoma City (OKC) and Indiana playing for the championship. I thought
that OKC would win in four games, but Cleveland scored the winning basket in the final second and won the first game. Both teams are young, and they remind me of the San Antonio Spurs in their heyday. OKC has Gilgeous-Alexander and eight really good players. The starters have all been scoring in double figures to go along with Gilgeous-Alexander’s 36.
In another couple of weeks, it will be the Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally that will run for three days and will draw a lot of people to town. It will be held from the 27th to the 29th. Hopefully, there won’t be any wind so that we can see the balloons all lit up on Saturday night. There are always three bands in town, and you can listen to music. The Lions Club will have their breakfast on that Saturday.
Friday was June 6th, and for those of you that don’t remember, it was DDay. It was the day that the U.S. forces, along with the British and Canada, invaded Normandy at three different points. It was the start of the end to WWll and the defeat of Germans.
Two thousand five hundred and one of our troops perished in the invasion. There is a beautiful cem-
Obituaries
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etery there that our president refuses to go to. Next week will be the president’s birthday, and he will have an armed forces parade so that he can be like the head of Russia, China, North Korea, and wherever a dictator resides. The parade will cost $50 million dollars, and many of the veterans in the country will be out protesting the parade because of his cuts to the Veterans Benefits Administration. Musk said that he couldn’t stand it anymore, and he called the finance bill the worst in history. The more you hear about it, the more that you can agree with him. It will destroy our country as we know it. Look into it, and see that all of your rights are gone on elections and judicial rulings. It also involves cutting many of the departments that we need. This is all so the 1% ers can get big tax cuts. It will add to our national debt even more. He ran up eight trillion to it in the four years he was in last time, and since the cuts ran for ten years, President Biden was stuck with it. It is better to be seen than viewed. Mack O.
PANGUITCH - Dora Galvan went to be the Lord on May 26, 2025, in her home in Panguitch, Utah. She was born in Eloy, Arizona, to Robert Ramos and Antonia Valenzuela on August 16, 1931. Dora lived a wonderful life and left a legacy in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was the matriarch of her family, and she left behind an example of strength, tenacity, faith, courage, and love. Family meant the world to Dora. She was a devout Catholic and leaned into her faith. She faithfully served at her local church and was a pillar in the community. She grew up with several brothers and sisters and remained close with them until their last days. She has left us with her legacy, and she will live on through us in our cherished memories because her legacy is too great to forget with memories too special to fade. Dora was preceded in death by sisters, brothers, and her son, Danny McCrumb. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Galvan and her children, Debra Houghton and Richard McCrumb. She is also survived by her numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and family and friends who loved her and will miss her. The family wishes to thank Intermountain Health Hospice team for their gentle and loving care as well as Cedar Valley Mortuary and Christ the King Catholic Church. We appreciate their care and compassion during this time. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 9, 2025, at St. Gertrude’s Catholic Mission Church at 2:00 PM followed by a graveside service at Panguitch City Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to her memorial page at www.cedarvalleyfuneral.com.
Bernice Collette
PANGUITCH - Bernice Collette left this life on May 28, 2025, at the age of 90 in her home in Murray, Utah. She leaves a large family of 6 children, 33 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Ethel Bernice Gillespie was born December 18, 1934, in Los Angeles, California, to Robert Narient Gillespie and Lillias Dalton. She grew up in Yerrington and Sparks, Nevada, with her family that included 3 brothers and 4 sisters.
Bernice married John Wright in 1953, and had three sons. After their divorce, Bernice married Ronald “Gene” Collette in 1959, who adopted her three sons as his own. The couple had three more children, totaling six children in all.
Bernice was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She and her husband faithfully served three missions—two in the United States and one in Kiev, Ukraine. Bernice served in various church capacities throughout her life including Cub Scouts, visiting teaching, Primary, and Relief Society. In later years, she loved working in the baptistry at the Cedar City temple with her husband, Gene. She never wavered in her testimony of the Savior, but was firm in her faith to the end.
Bernice was proud to be a Bell telephone trained switchboard operator. She worked at call centers, Sutter General Hospital in Sacramento, and the Sacramento newspaper. In Salt Lake City, she enjoyed working at IDFL, the International Down and Feather Testing Laboratory. Later she started a child day care service which she loved doing for many years.
Bernice selflessly served her family and others throughout her life. Guests were plentiful at her Sunday table where she served her favorite meal of pot roast. When Bernice was in her late 70s and early 80s, she and Gene volunteered many hundred hours driving dialysis patients to their appointments 45 minutes from their home. She was always quick to serve and cheerfully help others.
Bernice loved her family, her country, and her fellow man. She passed down a legacy of grit and adventure to her 6 children and 101 grand, great, and great-great grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking for family and friends, traveling, swimming and fishing, playing games, and serving others. She loved attending cultural theater productions and watching her posterity play sports. In her later years, she and Gene enjoyed watching college and professional sports together.
Survivors include her children, John Lanford Collette of Oregon, Robert Jeffrey (Diane) Collette of Utah, Bret Andrew (Brenda) Collette of California, Marget Jeanne (Harold) Bradley of Utah, Angela Bernice Harris of Nevada, and Ronald Phillip (Anna) Collette of Arizona; Rachel Collette of Utah; and grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a great-great grandchild.
Bernice is preceded in death by her husband, Gene, of 63 years; her parents and brothers and sisters; son-in-law, Curtiss Jay Harris; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Collette; and grandsons, Curtiss Jay Harris Jr., Harold Wheeler Bradley IV, and John Phillip Collette.
The funeral to honor Bernice will take place Saturday, June 28, 1PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stake center, 550 South 100 West, Panguitch, Utah.
Viewing 11:30AM - 12:30PM. Family Prayer 12:30PM.
Interment in the Panguitch City Cemetery.
More memories, including photos and audio clips of Bernice can be found on FamilySearch.org. Create a free account. Click SEARCH; FAMILY TREE; FIND BY ID; Enter this: LN5Z-W4V. When you find her page, click MEMORIES.
Feds Green-Light Uranium Mine in Utah, First Project Approved Under Trump’s Energy Declaration
by Kyle Dunphey | Utah News Dispatch
SO. UTAH - A uranium mine in southern Utah is the first project to be approved under President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration streamlining the development of energy infrastructure.
Owned and operated by the Canadian company Anfield Energy, the Velvet-Wood uranium project received a green light on Friday, May 23, under the federal government’s new, fourteen-day environmental review process for energy projects.
The permitting process for similar projects has taken years in the past—but in January, Trump declared a national energy emergency, slashing the environmental review process for a number of energy projects like uranium, crude oil, natural gas, coal, biofuels, geothermal and critical minerals.
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced the mining project in Utah would be the first to be reviewed. And on Friday, Anfield received approval from the Bureau of Land Management, or BLM.
“This approval marks a turning point in how we secure America’s mineral future,” said Doug Burgum, Department of the Interior secretary, in a statement. “By streamlining the review process for critical mineral projects like Velvet-Wood, we’re reducing dependence on foreign adversaries and ensuring our military, medical and energy sectors have the resources
they need to thrive. This is mineral security in action.”
Sitting near the UtahColorado border in San Juan County about 40 miles east of Canyonlands National Park, the VelvetWood project is the combination of two mines—the existing Velvet Mine, which produced nearly 400,000 tons of ore between 1979 and 1984, and the nearby Wood area, which hasn’t yet been mined according to an economic assessment from Anfield.
“We are very pleased that the Department of the Interior has greenlit our Velvet-Wood project in an expedited manner,” said Anfield CEO Corey Dias in a statement. “This confirms our view that Velvet-Wood was well-suited for an accelerated review, given that it is a past-producing uranium and vanadium mine with a small environmental footprint. The Company will now pivot to advancing the project through construction and, ultimately, to production.”
Anfield has been eyeing this site for years, purchasing it in 2015 and submitting a plan of operation to the state of Utah and BLM in 2024. According to the Department of the Interior, the operation will disturb about three acres, and much of the mining will take place underground.
The normal environmental review process usually takes local input into consideration, weighing environmental and cultural concerns against the project’s goals. That includes a public comment period that, depending on the proj-
ect, can result in thousands of comments.
According to BLM documents, public input was not required because of the president’s emergency order. Still, the region’s tribal governments have concerns, as noted in BLM’s environmental assessment.
The agency met with representatives from the Hopi, Pueblo of Zuni, Navajo, Pueblo of San Felipe and Ute Mountain Ute tribes, all of whom were critical of the operation and the federal government’s expedited review.
“The Tribal Nations expressed similar concerns with the emergency procedures, water impacts, transportation, and uranium contamination,” the BLM documents read, including worries that the mining and transportation of uranium ore, which would take place near Bears Ears National Monument, could impact cultural sites.
Anfield also owns Shootaring Canyon uranium mill, located in Garfield County between Hanksville and Lake Powell. Just one of three licensed and completed uranium mills in the country, it hasn’t been operational in years—Anfield says it plans to reopen the mill, although that will require additional licensing and infrastructure improvements. If it becomes operational, the mill will be used to convert uranium ore into concentrate to be used in nuclear reactors.
This article was originally published on utahnewsdispatch.com on May 27, 2025.
New Facility: This is our longstanding commitment to the community of our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible. This area has been growing immensely, and we are working to make healthcare as accessible as we can.
—Natalie Ashby, president of St. George Regional Hospital and the southwest market for Intermountain Health
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munity. The thirty-five-acre lot will also provide space for a future medical campus to expand to include a freestanding emergency department after the opening of the Primary Clinic.
The project will be managed by Jacobsen Construction.
“This is our longstanding commitment to the community of our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible,” said Natalie Ashby, president of St. George Regional Hospital and the southwest market for Intermountain Health. “This area has been growing immensely, and we are working to make healthcare as accessible as we can.”
The Desert Color development is becoming a pivotal community area with retail stores, entertainment, offices, restaurants, and recreational selections. Desert Colors is already building into a hub for the major population growth that St. George, and surrounding cities, have seen and projected to come for the foreseeable future.
Intermountain’s new clinic will bring care closer to home for the growing community.
“Our mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible begins with the relationship you have with your primary care provider. Our proactive care approach starts with bringing accessible care to the communi-
ties we serve,” said Jeremy Cox, market vice president of medical group operations for primary care for Intermountain’s Health’s Desert Region. “As your partner in healthcare, our caregivers are dedicated to ensuring your unique needs are met on your wellness journey.”
The primary clinic, which is expected to open by summer of 2026, will offer more family medicine and internal medicine services to the St. George community. The clinic space is located directly southeast off exit 2 on I-15.
“Desert Color’s primary mission is to ‘build a better community.’ And while having unique recreational amenities is great, having an Intermountain Health Primary Care Clinic and campus in Desert Color that can provide ready-access to health and wellness professionals and services is a priceless
value-add to the community,” said Daniel Lemich, general manager of Desert Color.
“The SunRiver St. George Community is excited about the upcoming groundbreaking ceremony for the Intermountain Health Desert Color Parkway Clinic,” said Doug Brown, president of the Board of Trustees for SunRiver St. George Community Association, Inc. “We are pleased that this new facility will bring essential healthcare services to the rapidly growing southern region of St. George, enhancing access to medical care for residents of SunRiver and surrounding communities.”
The public can keep up to date with the location and find services at intermountainhealth.org.
—Intermountain Health
Longevity Award:
The Garfield County Commissioners proudly presented Camille Moore, clerk/ auditor, with a longevity award at the Garfield County Commission meeting on May 27.
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all of her accomplishments during this time, but she has served this county effectively and efficiently.
According to a post to social media by Garfield County, Utah, "We are excited to celebrate
this milestone and extend our heartfelt gratitude for her exceptional service and commitment. We look forward to her continued contributions. Congrats, Camille, on this well-deserved recognition."
—Garfield County, Utah
Schools and Sports
Bobcats Take 4th at UHSAA 1A Boys Golf State Tournament; Camden Englestead is UHSAA 1A Boys Golf State Champion
by Jaynie Connor
PANGUITCH - Panguitch High School now has their first ever UHSAA 1A Boys Golf State Champion, junior Camden Englestead. Camden delivered an impressive performance, achieving the second-best round in the second round with a score of five-over. This earned him medalist honors, narrowly surpassing Monticello's Traken Lee by just one stroke, with a score of 159. The Bobcats took 4th in the overall tournament, behind Milford, Wayne, and Monticello. The tournament took place on May 13th at Mountain View Golf Course in West Jordan.
The UHSAA 1A Girls Tournament was held May 14th, also at Mountain View Golf Course in West Jordan, and the girls showcased their best skills despite bad weather. Bree Torgerson from Wayne High School took 4th with 95, and Panguitch High School's Tayt Miller took 6th with 101.
The Bobcats had fourteen boys and three girls sign up at the start of the season, and they have three coaches: Tye Ramsay, Markay Englestead, and Ken Thornock. They ended up taking six boys and one girl to compete in the state tournament: Camden Englestead, Quade Veater, Taycen Ramsay, Traeger Ramsay, Hayzen Owens, TJ Tebbs, and Tayt Miller.
Panguitch Coach Tye Ramsay is thrilled to witness a growing number of students developing an interest in the sport. “It seems like every year we get more and more interest in golf. And with Camden and Tayt placing in state, I believe we will get more interest in the future,” said Ramsay. “Camden being the first ever golf state champion from Panguitch High School will hopefully encourage more kids to try to play. Even though it is a team sport, if you are good enough individually, then you will be able to go as far as your skills will take you, and Camden is proof of that.”
There is no golf course in Panguitch. In fact, the nearest courses are in Beaver or Cedar City. Coach Ramsay realizes this difficulty. “It’s hard for a team without a golf course to compete
The Panguitch Bobcats took 4th overall at the UHSAA 1A Boys Golf State Tournament on May 13th at Mountain View Golf Course in West Jordan, and junior Camden
with the schools that can practice every day on some aspect of their game. We have been fortunate enough to have access to a putting green, and Elevate Fitness put a simulator in and allowed us to use it,” said Ramsay.
• 160 - Traken Lee, Monticello
• 161 - Sadler Barnes, Milford
162 - Miles Hinkle, Wayne
163 - Canyon Daley, Wayne 164 - Ben Lail, Manila; Breckin Lamberth, Milford; Blake Peterson, Wayne
6. Tabiona, 467 1A Girls Final Individual Results (Top 10):
90 - Alli Young, Monticello
91 - Kaylee Brinkerhoff, Valley 94 - Alise Lewis, Monticello
Taking advantage of local opportunities like the simulator has led to drastic improvements over the last two years. Coach Ramsay is thankful to get all members of the team back next season to get another shot at region and state. “Our ultimate goal is to someday bring home some hardware. This is a great group of kids we have right now. Our coaching staff cares about the kids and wants to see them succeed,” said Ramsay.
Coach Ramsay and Coach Englestead have coached this particular group of boys since they were eight years old playing baseball and basketball. They have added in a third coach, Ken Thornock, who played golf for Southern Utah University.
Coach Ramsay had nothing but positive things to say about Camden Englestead being the new state champion. “The biggest thing that sets Camden apart from the field is his work ethic," said Ramsay. "I have coached many kids that love the game and practice a lot, but Camden plays golf year-round and practices all the time.”
“Ever since I started golfing I wanted to make
In preparation for the state championship, Camden said that he spent a lot of time in his garage hitting into a net and down at the golf simulator and courses when he was able to. “Going into state for my third time was definitely easier than the first. The pressure didn’t get to me as much as it used to. I knew that the more I got in my head, the worse the outcome would become.”
His dad, Markay, has helped coach the boys golf team for years, and Camden’s siblings and mother also enjoy golf. Camden credits his family as his largest influence in the sport. “My parents have easily been my biggest supports, but especially my dad. He hasn’t just been a supporter, but also my coach. He’s the biggest reason to my success,” said Camden.
As the state tournament was coming to an end, Camden finished his round about six holes before the final group, “When I came into the clubhouse, I saw that I was third on the leaderboard, and first wasn’t
completely out of reach. As the final group continued to finish their round, my chances were getting better and better. And when I saw my name at the top, I was in disbelief,” said Camden.
came Panguitch High School's first ever UHSAA 1A Boys Golf State Champion. history for Panguitch," said Camden. "All of our other sport programs, we do exceptionally well in because of the great athletes we have. But without a golf course in Panguitch, it makes things more difficult for our golf program. My hope for golf in Panguitch is that it will become a sport that people take more serious and competitive.”
“I would say my biggest advice is to not get too frustrated with your results when you are working to better your swing," said Camden when referencing what advice he would give to younger players of the
sport. "Becoming a better golfer is a process, and your mental game is just as important as every other part of the game.”
1A Boys Team Totals:
1. Milford, 668
2. Wayne, 676
3. Monticello, 699
4. Panguitch, 716
5. Valley, 718
1A Boys Final Individual Results (Top 10):
• 159 - Camden Englestead, Panguitch
• 95 - Bree Torgerson, Wayne
• 99 - LE Olson, Monticello
• 101 - Tayt Miller, Panguitch
101 - Sadie Davis, Manila
101 - Cambree Chamberlain, Monticello
103 - Rachel Cox, Valley
• 103 - Emmie Cluff, Milford
Panguitch High School Girls and Educator Receive Southern Utah Aspirations in Computing Awards
by Jaynie Connor
CEDAR CITY - On May 3rd, Jace Howell, Garfield County Computer Science Coordinator, and ten Panguitch High School students attended the Southern Utah Aspirations in Computing (SUAiC) competition event at Southern Utah University. The SUAiC program aims to enhance awareness of the educational and career opportunities that exist for women in the field of computing. This initiative specifically targets high school young women across ten counties in southern Utah. The Aspirations in Computing (AiC) competition serves as a statewide effort focused on high school girls in all grades.
According to aspirations.org, the "NCWIT Aspirations in Computing
(AiC) High School Award honors 9th - 12th grade students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, persistence, and future plans. Since 2007, more than 25,000 students have received an AiC Award."
Each girl who placed in the competition now has access to over 500 scholarships that are tech related. Applicants worked tirelessly on submitting their applications for the program, and Howell was happy to see his students
honored. “The applications took a long time to complete and showcased their technology experience. I’m really proud of these young women for pushing their limits, and for exploring new options in the field of technology,” said Howell.
Panguitch High School Results:
1st place Winners: Berkli Black, Annie Yardley, Kadee Harland, and Joslyn Frandsen
2nd Place Winners: Samantha Larsen, Alyssa Sawyer, Mallory Henrie, and Hailey Yardley
• 3rd Place Winners: Zoey Fawson and Paisley Henrie
Howell also received the 2025 Regional Affiliate Educator Award.
Photos Courtesy Tye Ramsay
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(From Right to Left) Jace Howell, Holly Frandsen, Joslyn Frandsen, Shelby Frandsen, Sophie Fawson, Zoey Fawson, Shannon Fawson, and Dr. Shalini Kesar. On May 3rd, Jace Howell, Garfield County Computer Science Coordinator—who received the 2025 Regional Affiliate Educator Award at the event— and ten Panguitch High School students attended the Southern Utah Aspirations in Computing (SUAiC) competition at Southern Utah University.
Courtesy Jace Howell
Out and About for the Summer
Hiking or Trail Running This Summer? How to Prevent Conflicts with Mountain Lions in Utah
SALT LAKE CITYCougars, mountain lions, pumas: They have several different names, but these elusive predators can be found throughout Utah. While cougar attacks are quite rare in the U.S., there is always the chance you may see a cougar on your doorbell camera footage or while you are out hiking this summer. If you do happen to encounter a cougar, there are a few simple steps you can take to keep yourself safe.
Cougars can be found throughout Utah, usually in the foothill and canyon areas, but also sometimes down in the valleys—especially during the winter months when they follow food-seeking deer to lower elevations. Trends of population data indicate that cougar numbers in Utah have been growing steadily for the last few years.
The main prey of cougars is deer, so they can be found wherever deer are. They will also eat elk, pronghorn, small mammals and sometimes birds.
After making a kill, a cougar will often hide or cache the carcass by covering it with soil, leaves or snow, saving it to feed on later.
“People are most likely to encounter cougars in areas frequented by mule deer, and at dawn and dusk, which is when cougars typically hunt,”
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Game Mammals Coordinator Darren DeBloois said.
Tips to prevent conflicts with cougars
• Do not hike or jog alone.
Maintain awareness in cougar country while hiking or jogging, and avoid using headphones that block out your surroundings.
Travel in groups and keep everyone together, including children and dogs. Make noise while hiking to alert cougars of your presence. Leave the area if you find a dead animal, especially deer or elk, since it could be a cougar kill.
If you live in an area near deer habitat, do not leave children outside unattended, especially at dawn and dusk.
• As a deterrent, install outside and motion-sensitive lighting around
your property.
• Trim vegetation and remove wood piles to reduce hiding places for wildlife.
Bring pets and livestock inside at night or secure them in a barn or kennel with a top.
In the rare event that you do happen to encounter a cougar, here are some tips to help keep you safe:
• Never run from a cougar, since that could trigger the cougar’s instincts to chase.
• Maintain eye contact. Pick up children and pets or keep them very close.
• Stand up tall. Do not crouch or squat.
• Make yourself look bigger by raising and waving your arms or jacket above your head.
• Talk firmly in a loud voice, back away slowly and leave the area.
• Fight back if you are attacked! Protect your head and neck.
• If you are aggressive enough, the cougar will probably flee.
“Typically, a cougar that is trying to prey on something will sneak up and ambush them,” DeBloois said. “When a cougar lunges or bluffs a charge at someone, they are typically just trying to drive them out of the area because they have kittens or a kill nearby that they are trying to protect.”
When to report a cougar sighting
There has been an increase in cougar sightings over the last few years, due to an increase in doorbell and security cameras and an increase in the number of people moving into cougar and deer habitat areas.
You should report a cougar sighting if: It has killed something in a neighborhood or yard.
• It exhibits aggressive behavior.
• It appears several times on your security cameras.
If you capture footage of a cougar on security cameras one time or see one from a distance in foothill areas, you do not need to report it. One-time sightings of cougars are typically when the animal is moving through an area, and it has often left by the time DWR biologists and conservation officers can respond.
For more safety tips, visit the Wild Aware Utah website.
—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Wildlife Walls Mural Trail Map Launches with $10,000 Contest for Visiting Murals and Wildlife Areas Statewide
Golden Eagle and Rattlesnake Wildlife Walls mural in Midvale, Utah. The Wildlife Walls Mural Trail is an interactive trail map that connects fourteen large-scale wildlife murals across Utah with more than one hundred nearby wildlife viewing areas. This trail aims to inspire people to explore Utah's diverse landscapes and engage with its rich wildlife opportunities.
UTAH - Wildlife Walls, a grassroots public art collaboration, announces the launch of the Wildlife Walls Mural Trail Contest with more than $10,000 in prizes, including a $5000 grand prize.
The Wildlife Walls Mural Trail is an interactive trail map that connects fourteen large-scale wildlife murals across Utah with more than one hundred nearby wildlife viewing areas. This trail aims to inspire people to explore Utah's diverse landscapes and engage with its rich wildlife opportunities.
The Wildlife Walls Mural Trail links fourteen wildlife murals across the state; each one created by SLC-based artist Chris Peterson in collaboration
with nonprofit, government, business, and creative partners. The murals depict local species such as the Bonneville cutthroat trout, golden eagle, desert tortoise, and Heber’s own Bart the Bear. The interactive mural trail map pinpoints these vibrant artworks and also provides location information for more than a hundred nearby wildlife viewing areas and attractions.
“Wildlife encounters are a big reason why many of us love living in Utah,” said Chris Peterson. “We want to celebrate the unique, local species that create those moments of magic found across our beautiful state. That magic is what these murals are all about, and that’s why we
built the mural trail map for people to get their own face-to-face inspiration.”
To encourage exploration, Wildlife Walls launched a social media giveaway contest June 2, 2025. Participants who visit a mural or designated wildlife viewing area and share their experiences on social media will be entered into monthly and grand prize drawings. Every visit counts as a separate entry, increasing the chances to win. The grand prize award is $5000 cash with additional monthly prizes from partners such as Springbar, Flycraft, The North Face, Smith, Spinner Fall, Patagonia and more.
The project began in 2022 with the installation
of a 120-foot Bonneville cutthroat trout mural in Salt Lake City, unveiled during the inaugural Bonnie Ball Street Festival. Since then, additional murals have been completed in Midvale, Vernal, Heber, Moab, St. George, and Logan, with plans to expand to all twenty-nine Utah counties. The Wildlife Walls Mural Trail is made possible through a partnership with Utah Arts Alliance.
For more information about the Utah Wildlife Walls Mural Trail, including an interactive map of mural locations, wildlife areas, and details on the social media contest, visit www.wildlifewalls.org.
—Wildlife Walls
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Legal Notices
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF UTAH, GARFIELD COUNTY 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, Telephone: (435) 676-1104; Facsimile: (435) 676-8239. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH COELHO MELLO JR., deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS, Case No. 253600008, Assigned: JUDGE VAN DYKE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ESTELA and REDSTAR MELLO were appointed as Personal Representatives of the estate of JOSEPH COELHO MELLO JR. and creditors of the estate are given notice to present their claims to BARRY L. HUNTINGTON, attorney for the estate, P.O. Box 388, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, within 3 months after the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. DATED this 19th day of May, 2025. BARRY L. HUNTINGTON
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 22 & 29 and JUNE 5 & 12, 2025 NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS TO PROVIDE FIDUCIARY REPRESENTATION AND QUIET TITLE WORK CANNONVILLE TOWN
The TOWN OF CANNONVILLE is seeking proposals from licensed attorneys to provide the municipality fiduciary representation and quiet title work beginning July 1, 2025. All proposals must be turned in to the Mayor, TOWN OF CANNONVILLE 25 South Red Rock Drive Cannonville, UT 84718 no later than June 15, 2025, or mayor@cannonville.gov.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 29 and JUNE 5 & 12, 2025
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING CANNONVILLE TOWN
2025-26 Public Budget Hearing Meeting June 18, 2025, at 7 p.m.
All are welcome.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 12, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CANNONVILLE TOWN
Promise Rock/SITLA Public Town Hall Meeting Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 2 p.m.
All are welcome
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 12 & 19, 2025
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
HEARING AND ADOPTION TORREY TOWN
Torrey Town will hold a public hearing for the 20252026 fiscal year budget on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The meeting time is 6:30pm at the Torrey Town Pavilion, 75 East 100 North.
The hearing is for the purpose of accepting comments on the budget for 2025-2026 prior to adoption at the Town Council meeting.
The Town Council meeting will follow immediately after.
A copy of the tentative budget is available for review at the Town office located at 75 East 100 North, Torrey, Utah, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
It can also be viewed on the Torrey Website. www. torreyutah.gov.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 5 & 12, 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. 2, 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)
61-1939 (a53156): South Fork of the Sevier River Water Users Assoc., State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 1.092 ac-ft. from groundwater (11 miles north of Panguitch) for STOCKWATERING.
WAYNE COUNTY
NEW APPLICATION(S)
95-5570 (A84680): Kelly Taylor propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (11 miles W of Hanksville) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.
Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.
State Engineer
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 5 & 12, 2025
Rabbitbrush:
The good people of this town want this farm to be here—and I want to be their farmer. So I’ll head back outside to keep doing just that.
—Charlie Gleason, Rabbitbrush Farm
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and hands-on work. She spent time on farms in Oregon, Utah, California, Arkansas, New Mexico and Maine. She also worked at farmers’ markets, gaining a sense of what people actually want to eat and how food brings a community together. Along the way, she developed a particular interest in goat farming. She got an internship at Mesa Farm, a small goat dairy near Caineville, Utah, where she learned the rhythms of animal care, cheese making, and the daily routines of a working farm. “I became obsessed with dairy goats,” Gleason said. While interning at a homestead just south of Santa Fe, Gleason heard about an agricultural opportunity back in Escalante. Halfacre Farm was up for lease—and despite a few red flags, she saw both a challenge and a chance. “That sounds like a job I’m totally underqualified for— and that sounds great!” she recalled. “I’ve never run a farm before. I’ve never run a business before,” she said. “But I knew when I moved in that I was going to lose money, make mistakes, and still want to do it.”
Gleason was relieved she didn’t have to start completely from scratch. The farm had good bones— greenhouse high tunnels, open beds, and tools—but it was overgrown and in need of attention. Her friend, Ben, helped with heavy clean-up outside, while Gleason dove into books, blogs, and online videos about farming. “I retained some of it,” she said, “but often overwhelmed myself
with the amount of information. Still, I was learning so much.” What really brings her joy, though, is the doing—the hands-on work. She has no illusions about the challenges. Timing, especially in Escalante’s climate, is tricky. “You go from ‘It’s too early to plant’ to ‘Oh no, it’s too late’ in one blink,” she says. Things really got going in the spring. Gleason rebranded to Rabbitbrush Farm, named after the hardy desert shrub that bursts into bright golden blooms each fall, put up new signage out front, repaired the drip irrigation system, reorganized the sheds, and filled the high tunnels with thriving greens. She even scored two used commercial refrigerators—delivered by a friend—that now help her manage harvest storage and reduce waste.
In May, she hosted a composting workshop with soil biologist Eric Feiler that drew a strong local turnout. The Escalante Farmers' Market reopened for the season on Thursday evenings, and a rotating cast of friends and volunteers have been helping with weeding, transplanting, harvesting, and prepping for the market. “They help me get stuff done, sure,” she said. “But they also keep me emotionally afloat. When someone says, ‘You’re doing a great job,’ that goes a long way.”
Gleason’s approach to farming mirrors her values: eat what’s in season, grow what thrives. “I don’t want to ship things in or force crops to grow outside their natural rhythm,” she said. Her focus is on soil health and long-term resilience.
“If it’s not sustainable for
the land or for me as a person, it’s not the right path.”
She grows everything from lettuce, kale, radishes, and garlic to tomatoes, peppers, squash, and the occasional wildcard like okra. She has a large patch of rye for cover crop, a few chickens, and a young rooster to boot. Lately, pests have become a problem—especially baby crickets nibbling tender greens and basil. So she ordered natural predators by mail: live ladybugs, lacewing larvae, praying mantis pods, and red wiggler worms for the compost pile. She walked the tunnels, releasing bugs onto the plants and hanging egg tags from the stems—a hopeful defense against the next wave of garden nibblers. In addition to the farmers’ market and supplying produce to places like Hills & Hollows in Boulder, she also sells directly from a self-serve farm stand on the property. The stand runs on the honor system: a handwritten sign at the gate lets shoppers know when it’s open, and they can help themselves to whatever’s available— leaving cash or checks in the tin beside the fridge or paying by Venmo. So far, word of mouth is her best form of marketing. Some folks come by for a chat.
Others just quietly pick up romaine and leave payment. She’s even swapped spinach for homemade kimchi, goat milk, or fivegallon buckets. By May, Gleason hit a major milestone: breaking even for the first time. “I paid all the bills with money I made on vegetables,” she said, beaming. She hopes to supply fresh produce for eleven months out of the year. “February might be a stretch,” she said, “but I want this to be a reliable source of food for the community.” Though she doesn’t know what will happen when her lease ends in eight months, Gleason is clear about what matters: “The good people of this town want this farm to be here—and I want to be their farmer. So I’ll head back outside to keep doing just that.” Rabbitbrush Farm is located at 53 S. 300 W. in Escalante. The stand is self-serve and open when produce is stocked and closed between harvests. To stay updated on what’s in season, upcoming events, and stories from the farm, sign up for Gleason’s newsletter by emailing rabbitbrushfarm.ut@ gmail.com. She also posts regular updates on Escalante 24/7 on Facebook.
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Charlie Gleason (above), who now manages Rabbitbrush Farm in Escalante, grows everything from lettuce, kale, radishes, and garlic to tomatoes, peppers, squash, and the occasional wildcard like okra. Gleason sells her produce direct to customers from a self-service farm stand on the property, but you can also find her at the Escalante Farmers' Market on Thursday evenings.
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Garfield Commission: An energy meeting hosted by Utah Association of Counties, North Creek Reservoir and the draining of Tropic Reservoir, a public hearing on and approval of Slot Canyon Permit Ordinance, 2025-2, the Grand View Trail and the need for more orientation information for equestrian groups, Forest Service staffing issues due to probationary firings and resignation, and grants received by the county discussed.
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Commissioner David Tebbs reported on an energy meeting hosted by Utah Association of Counties. He was “intrigued” by the presentation on AI and associated energy requirements. He said, [the processors alone] “will take all of our energy that we have right now to heat our homes, [run our] vehicles, every ounce of energy…so they're looking at all forms of energy: coal, oil, natural gas, uranium...” Commissioner Taylor, who also attended that meeting, noted the recent approval of a uranium mine near Hanksville and the likely reopening of the Tony M uranium mine near Ticaboo, and Anfield Energy uranium mill.
Commissioner Tebbs suggested the Commission consider the availability of Eric Clarke, a former Washington County attorney, to assist Barry Huntington, as needed, on a $10K/yr contract basis.
Commissioner Taylor reported on the “great behavioral health program” available to county residents. As a board member on National Association of Counties, he said this “helps keep Utah heavily involved in national things.” He noted the resignation of Brian Theriot as Five County Association of Governments Executive Director, but said twenty-five applications have already been received. Taylor asked about metal recycling. He said Boulder’s mayor had asked about recycling their metal. Taylor said he’d talked to an official from another small county that had been receiving $80K/yr from metal recycling and wondered if “it would be worth it for us to load it, smash
it and load it in a truck and take it somewhere. But we ought to look at that.” He said EMTs and Escalante fire volunteers are struggling with the pager system, which is a different system from that of Tropic’s, which Commissioner Tebbs said seems to work well. This is another item to resolve.
Commissioner Taylor sounded the alarm on North Creek Reservoir, saying the Escalante area will be out of water by the end of June, if not earlier. He is asking the state for help, either to pipe water down to Escalante or Wide Hollow Reservoirs or to be able to clean that reservoir out and allow it to store the water that needs to be stored.
Commissioner Pollock reported again on the draining of Tropic Reservoir. According to Pollock, the latest order from the state water engineer’s office is that the reservoir must be emptied before the irrigation company will be allowed any control over its gate. He said an emergency agreement a month ago should have allowed the reservoir to control its gates starting May 1. However, now, the state has taken control of the gate, locking it and setting up cameras and monitoring devices. Pollock said, “That water never gets to the end of Johns Valley. It never even gets halfway there, and it sinks into the aquifer. So to say that that water will ever become irrigation water (for another company) is science fiction, as far as I'm concerned.”
He said, "I want the county residents to know that we are heavily involved trying to help them save that reservoir... This is not just about the farmers in the Bryce Valley area. When people go to Tropic Reservoir in July, and they've been kayaking and using the Forest Service campground and fishing and recreating, it is going to be dry unless we can do something.” (Pollock alluded to a May 22
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article in the Deseret News which further describes the controversy.)
Public Hearing on Slot Canyon Permit Ordinance: The ordinance specifically addresses four canyons located on the east side of the county: Sandthrax, Leprechaun, Trail, and Witches Cauldron/Trachyotomy. The no-fee permit would be required for anyone entering these canyons. Its intent is informational, describing the skill level required to safely negotiate those canyons. Entering a canyon without the permit would be a Class B misdemeanor, allowing the county to charge for a rescue. Sheriff Eric Houston said the last rescue cost taxpayers a little over $23K. The permit itself asks for name, contact information, intended start and end dates, slot canyons to be visited, group size, and acknowledgement of the risks.
The only public comment came from Dean Brooks, Boulder resident and member of Coalition of American Canyoneers. Brooks said the range of canyons in that area—he cited eighty-two named routes in North Wash, “a really, really rich area”—as everything from beginner level suitable for children to canyons requiring specialty canyoneering skills. He agreed with County Planner Kaden Figgins about putting in some “squeeze boxes” or signs like those at Spooky and Peekaboo. He also suggested the canyoneer community would be willing to contribute to signage as well as to a Star Link system that would enable people to obtain their permits onsite.
The Commissioners approved Slot Canyon Permit Ordinance, 2025-2. Forest Service Updates Christopher Wehrli, Powell District Ranger, introduced Jennifer Thomas as the new Escalante Dis-
PUBLIC NOTICE LOA TOWN LOA TOWN REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING FOR JUNE 12 MOVED TO JUNE 19
Please Note: Loa Town Council will meet on June 19, 2025, instead of June 12, 2025, for its regularly scheduled meeting starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Loa Town Hall at 80 W. Center.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 12, 2025
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET HEARING AND ADOPTION FOR LOA TOWN
The Loa Town Council will hold a public hearing for the 2025-2026 fiscal budget on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Loa Town Hall Office at 80 W. Center, Loa. The hearing is for the purpose of accepting comments on the budget for 2025-26 prior to adoption at the Loa Town Council meeting. The Town Council meeting will follow immediately after the hearing at 7:30 p.m. If anyone would like to view the tentative budget prior to the meeting, you may come to the Loa Town Hall, MondayThursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All public is welcome to attend this public hearing and meeting. If you have any questions, contact Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 12 & 19, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDED ADU (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) ORDINANCE LOA TOWN COUNCIL
Loa Town Council will hold a public hearing to amend the ADU ordinance to include attached/detached dwelling units. This hearing will be held on June 19 prior to its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m. The hearing will be held at the Loa Town Office at 80 W. Center, Loa. All public are welcome to attend. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 12, 2025
trict Ranger (replacing Terry DeLay) and also Forest Supervisor Kevin Wright. Thomas said she plans to continue DeLay’s efforts, saying, “I know that a lot of the timber is not merchantable timber. We are looking at offering as many sales as we can. Hopefully we have some good bidders, so we are using every tool in our tool to help thin and treat the forests.”
Kevin Wright said his goal for the week was to sign the Hungry Creek Decision Environmental Assessment that includes several timber sales and other fuel reduction projects. Commissioner Pollock emphasized the need to complete work on Grand View Trail, saying Garfield County Office of Tourism Executive Director Falyn Owens is starting to promote Grand View to the national equestrian community. Wehrli said he’s in touch with the Backcountry Horsemen’s Association, and they want to do some work. He also expressed “disappointment with some of the equestrian folks at Mule Days. We had one of the rides up Thunder Mountain going off the trail in wet weather, cutting corners, creating new trails; parking where they weren't supposed to be. Another equestrian camp out on Tom Best Road that left their fire going when they pulled out. We had to send the firetruck out there.” Wehrli acknowledged the need to provide such groups with more ori-
entation information, but said the Grand View Trail should be about ninety-nine percent done, other than a hazardous section inappropriate for mechanical equipment. He added, “There are sections that require some expertise in riding. It's not ‘put your kids on it and go on a trail ride.’” Wehrli's staffing has been significantly affected by the deferred hiring previously, as well as the recent rash of probationary firings and resignation. However, Wright told the Commission he’s heard from several sources that when the Forest Service restructuring plan does come out, possibly within that week, “that the forests and districts will not be touched. It'll be our regional office and Washington office that'll see all the changes.”
County Business The Commission approved Building Inspector Jared Woolsey’s request to set temporary structure fees and use the international building code’s increments on those code cycles.
Public Works, Dave Dodds: Regarding grants received, one was to replace the old fifty-inch side-byside; the other was to hire a full-time seasonal employee with the goal of getting signage out on all the trails. It may now be too late to hire for this season, but the grant lasts for two years. He received $80K of the requested $160K for work on Grand View Trail, but this should enable completion of
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the remaining mechanical work. Ideally, they would need $40K more for a summer hand crew to finish it. "We’ve been opening up trails, but I’m going to bring a crew back to do everything according to standard, sloped correctly, I want to do it right," said Dodds. The county has been funded $6.5M by the Federal Lands Access Program to build a bridge across Bullfrog Creek and the Burr Trail, starting 2028, contingent on continuation of the program. Commissioners approved up to $600 to cover the remaining balance for Lilly Torgerson, of Hatch, to attend the Governor's Honors Academy at SUU. Commissioners approved business licenses for Brews N Doubloons (coffee shop); Cedar Mountain Group (shortterm rental); and Nay's Properties, LLC (meat processing). The Commission went into executive session to discuss ongoing litigation and personnel. The Garfield County Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month starting at 10 a.m. All meetings are held in the County Courthouse in Panguitch. There is no set up for electronic participation, but all meeting recordings are uploaded to the Utah Public Meetings Notice board, https://www.utah.gov/ pmn/. —Insider
The establishment of warmwater nonnative predatory fish—particularly smallmouth bass—in the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam is an imminent threat to the recovery of the humpback chub, a federally protected, threatened species. This channelization effort demonstrates the power of partnerships and adaptive management in protecting the Colorado River ecosystem.
—Wayne Pullan, Reclamation Upper Colorado Basin Regional Director
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ly smallmouth bass—in the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam is an imminent threat to the recovery of the humpback chub, a federally protected, threatened species,” said Wayne Pullan, Reclamation Upper Colorado Basin Regional Director. “This channelization effort demonstrates the power of partnerships and adaptive management in protecting the Colorado River ecosystem.”
Before modifications, the slough functioned as a warm backwater to the main river channel, creating ideal spawning habitat for warmwater, nonnative fishes. At the same time, ongoing drought has contributed to the lowering of Lake Powell’s elevation, bringing warmer surface water closer to the dam’s intakes, and increasing the risk of releasing warmwater fish into the Colorado River, where elevated temperatures then support the spread of these invasive species.
Reclamation’s specialized in-house construction team from Provo, Utah, led the modification work, which included removing earth to connect the river’s main channel to the head of the slough and narrowing the lower portion of the
slough. This created a channel, rather than a slough, where velocities went from zero to about one foot per second, on average, and allowed for cooler water to flow through thereby discouraging smallmouth bass and other nonnatives from spawning and reestablishing. In response to tribal input, the National Park Service adjusted the design to ensure protection of springs located within the project site. Reclamation managed Glen Canyon Dam flows to allow construction while minimizing environmental impact. Special care was taken to protect native wildlife, particularly salamanders which are rarely seen in the canyon, during the project.
This channelization is part of a larger strategy to curb the establishment of predatory invasive fish that threaten the federally protected humpback chub and other native species in the river. Other efforts include chemical and mechanical removal of nonnative species and the use of “cool mix” flows—pulling colder water from deeper within Lake Powell to cool the river below the dam, creating unfavorable conditions for warmwater fish. Long-term methods to control bass populations below the dam are being explored by both agencies.
“A multi-faceted approach is necessary to address the invasive smallmouth bass and protect native species,” said Jake Ohlson, Acting Superintendent of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument for the National Park Service. “The channelization is one component to address the invasion, and other measures will be needed to achieve success.”
The channelization project aims to protect native fish including the threatened humpback chub, endangered razorback sucker, and flannelmouth sucker by limiting smallmouth bass reproduction. The channelization may also benefit the rainbow trout population at Lees Ferry, already observed in the new channel.
Reclamation continues to monitor river temperatures to guide future flow management, while the National Park Service leads ongoing fish monitoring and removal below the dam. The partnership between the two agencies is strong, and the elimination of the slough is evidence that combined efforts can lead to synergistic positive effects to multiple natural resources.
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Awards
Scholarships for Law Enforcement Education
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The Utah Sheriffs Association has awarded twenty-six scholarships to students across eleven Utah counties who are enrolled or planning to enroll in law enforcement or criminal justice programs at accredited colleges or universities.
Scholarship applications were reviewed and recommended by county sheriffs, with final selections made by the Utah Sheriffs Association Executive Committee. Recipients represent the following Utah counties: Beaver, Carbon, Davis, Garfield, Iron, Juab, Millard, Piute, Salt Lake, Tooele and Weber.
The scholarship program, established in 1986, is one component of the association’s broader commitment to providing high-quality training and professional development within the law enforcement community. Supporting education has long been a priority of the Utah Sheriffs Association, which views this initiative
as an investment in the future of public safety across the state.
“Our association places a strong emphasis on continuous education and training,” said Kane County Sheriff Tracy Glover, president of the Utah Sheriffs Association. “These scholarships give driven, deserving individuals the opportunity to turn their passion into a profession, while also preparing the next generation of law enforcement leaders to serve with integrity and protect our communities with confidence.”
The association expressed special thanks to its Honorary Members— individuals, families, and businesses from across the state who support the association through annual contributions. Their ongoing generosity directly funds programs like the scholarship initiative, training opportunities, public safety outreach, and other resources that enhance the ability of Utah sheriffs to serve their communities.
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For more information about the scholarship program or to become an Honorary Member, visit utahsheriffs.org.
About Utah Sheriffs Association: The Utah Sheriffs Association was established to enhance the safety and well-being of Utah's communities by fostering dedicated law enforcement, building collaborative partnerships, and promoting active community engagement. We are committed to upholding justice, delivering high-quality professional development, and supporting the dedicated sheriffs and deputies who protect and serve, ensuring a safer and stronger community for all. For more information, visit utahsheriffs.org.
—Utah Sheriffs Association
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