'Banking on Women' 15-Week Virtual Business Program Application Extended
by Jaynie Connor
SALT LAKE CITYWestminster University, Synchrony Bank, and The Utah Microloan Fund have extended the application deadline for the Fall 2025 Virtual Cohort of the Banking on Women program. This 15-week entrepreneurship course, led by Westminster University, is designed to provide participants with essential business knowledge and tools needed to launch or expand their businesses, along with personalized advising and mentorship. The program will run from late August to mid-November, with virtual classes held every Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m.
Thrift Store to Close After 18 Years in Escalante
ESCALANTE -
Thrift Store has been a
Escalante’s Main
for the past eighteen years, opening its doors on July 1, 2008. The
Operation Dry Water to Be Conducted on Lake Powell, July 4-6
From July 4 to 6, 2025, the national Operation Dry Water awareness and enforcement initiative will take place on Lake Powell.
GLEN CANYONFrom July 4 to 6, 2025, the national Operation Dry Water awareness and enforcement initiative will take place on Lake Powell. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Rangers, in partnership with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the U.S. Coast Guard, will actively participate in the national heightened awareness and enforcement weekend. During this time, law enforcement
agencies will prioritize educating boaters about safe practices, including the importance of sober boating, with the goal of enhancing boating safety nationwide.
During Operation Dry Water, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Rangers will actively work to increase public awareness of the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs for operators and passengers
by Kathryn Chamberlain
store was created under the nonprofit umbrella of Envision Escalante, whose mission is to support “a vibrant and self-sustaining community that encourages and
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Central Utah
CENTRAL UTAHThe Central Utah Health Department (CUHD) is alerting the public about a recent case of rabies found in a bat in Millard County. The bat was tested by the state lab and the results came back positive for rabies.
"Bats are known carriers of rabies, and while they typically avoid human contact, we advise the public to never handle them directly," said Nate Selin, Health Officer for the Central Utah Health Department. "Ensure that your pets are vaccinated and if you encounter a bat, do not touch it. In the
appreciates the arts.” That vision shaped the store’s role in town from the beginning: practical, creative, and community-centered.
“It wasn’t about mak-
ing money. It was about having something useful, something that gave back
Public Mtgs in So. Utah to Discuss RECA Program
SO. UTAH - The RESEP (Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program) clinic from St. George Regional Hospital will be holding public informational meetings in several southern Utah cities on June 27 and 28, 2025. These meetings are to inform the public about the status of the RECA program and pending bills that have been submitted to Congress. At the one-year anniversary of the expiration of RECA, come receive information regarding the program’s status and possible bills to get it reinstated or expanded. The clinic will give general information about the history of RECA and what Congress is currently doing to try to get it reinstated. If you or
Celebrate Independence Day in Boulder Beginning July 2
by Jennifer Bach
Ron and Rylan LeFevre at the 2023 Boulder Town Independence Day Parade. This year's parade will take place on Friday, July 4, at 10 a.m.
BOULDER - The first week of July is going to be eventful as festivities abound in Boulder Town surrounding the Independence Day holiday. Everyone is welcome.
Beginning Wednesday, July 2nd, the Hell’s Backbone Grill and Boulder Mountain Lodge will host the annual Independence Day Ice Cream Social (6 PM) and Talent
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Jennifer Bach
Courtesy National Park Service
Nearly 50 People Line Highway 12 for 'No Kings' Rally in Boulder on June 14
BOULDER – About fifty people turned out for the June 14, 2025, “No Kings” rally in Boulder, joining at least ten other rallies across Utah held in St. George, Kanab, Ogden, Provo, Salt Lake City, Moab, Heber City, Price and Ephraim. According to national event organizers, the “No Kings” protests represented a “Nationwide day of defiance…from city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, to reject authoritarianism.” The No Kings Day rallies turned out to be one of the largest single-day protests in U.S. history, with between four and six million people showing up at over 2,000 protest sites across the country.
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The preamble to the constitution starts “We the People” and the Gettysburg address has the words …"government of the people, by the people, for the people…"
If WE are the people, what kind of government do WE WANT? Do we want a government that is efficient or effective?! Of course we want both, BUT the crucial question is where is your emphasis! It is clear that by calling it the Department of Government Efficiency instead the Department of Government Effectiveness, that saving money is more important than being effective. All the parts of the government that DOGE has attacked may save money in the short run but at the same time decrease effectiveness. These departments were
WE Are the Government
established by congress and the president to meet certain needs of the public, the common good. Much of the budget bill presently in front of congress is hostile toward the collective good, but in favor of the rich and the powerful.
Watching what Musk and DOGE have and are doing is very confusing. Anyone who owns a business will tell you that just firing your newest hires or randomly cutting the whole budget or parts of it will save money BUT is not very efficient or effective in running a business. If what DOGE is doing is not very efficient or effective, what it the real goal?
The real goal is to make government so ineffective that the needs of the public (the common good ) will be pushed to the states and the private sec-
tor. While there are places where the states may do a better job or the private sector might be helpful, that does not always work for THE PEOPLE that it serves. When efficiency is valued more than effectiveness, the question is what are your measuring sticks for success—saving money or meeting the mandates of the laws that created those departments?
Also, the careless, inhuman firings show a remarkable disregard for those being fired and for those who the departments targeted serve. Somehow in the rush to make government more “efficient” WE have forgotten that all of those government workers that have been fired are PEOPLE and deserve to be treated respectively.
We all are familiar with the term "not in my
back yard (NIMBY)," but now we are caught in the trap of "not My government program (NMGP)." Many of us thought that cutting fraud, graft and waste would cut "those" programs that did not touch us (NMGP), but the list of programs being cut touches most of us: fighting climate change, Medicaid, NASA, fire control, water projects, food stamps, Meals on Wheels, weather forecasting, disaster relief, medical research, local medical clinics, food safety, air and water pollution and more. Is this what "We the People" really want? We ALL want government that is efficient, but, more importantly, we want government that is effective in meeting the common good.
David Hart, Torrey
Photos Courtesy Mark Austin
News from Wayne County
Wayne Middle School
by Adus F. Dorsey
WAYNE CO. - There is no flag on the pole, no yellow buses lining the street, and no morning bell to announce that it is time for class. There is no daily roll call to see who is absent, no pledge of allegiance, no lunchroom to eat in, and no teachers; there is nothing. The Wayne Middle School building is nothing more than a slab of cement now.
It is now just a hole in a wall where students once gathered in the hall; it is all a memory of something that once was.
Education in Wayne County has always been a top priority. In any Wayne County history that has ever been written, if there were more than three children born in a community, there was the need for a teacher. As the need grew, so did the need for a classroom, and, as we all know, if there is one classroom, eventually, there needs to be a school.
Around the year 1910, the people of Wayne County began to seriously consider the possibility of establishing a high school.
Mosiah Hall, the Utah State High School Inspector at the time, said a high school might be organized with fifty students, but that it would not be economical to maintain one for less than eighty. A survey of the communities indicated that the requirement for students could be met. The next question to be considered was the location of the school. The residents of Wayne County were divided on this issue. Those in the lower part of the county favored Thurber as a central location, while the residents of Loa thought the school should be located there because that town was larger. In June 1913, the proposition of whether a school should be established and where it was to be located was put to a vote. The result of the ballots indicated that most of the people favored the establishment of a school in the town of Thurber.
It was then that they realized that the real challenge would be the necessity of securing qualified teachers.
Anne Snow, superintendent of Wayne School District, was charged with the search for teachers and, subsequently, made the long trek to Salt Lake City to search. On the recommendation of Inspector Hall, two teachers were hired: Horace H. Higgs and Bess L. Montgomery.
The general idea, and because of the paltry school budget at the time, was that since practically all
potential students would be doing first year high school work, two teachers would be sufficient.
School opened in the fall of 1913 with about thirty students. The big event did not receive all the local support as was expected. There was no free transportation at this time, so if students attended high school, they had to transport themselves. Some had to come to Thurber and pay for boarding, or they would rent rooms and board themselves.
Subjects offered during the first two years were English, German, Algebra, History, Physical Geography, Art, Cooking, Sewing, and Animal Husbandry. There was much enthusiasm at first. Miss Montgomery was an excellent home economics teacher, and when Mr. Hall came later in the year to visit the school, she and her girls served him and the school officials a splendid turkey dinner. (Although no records presently exist, it should be surmised that Mr. Hall was so impressed and delighted by the presentation of the turkey dinner that he announced that his school inspection rounds would surely include Wayne County on a semi-annual basis.)
As the first year of school passed, many students dropped out for one cause or another, so much so that by the time school closed, there were only thirteen girls left. (A good guess would mostly likely be that the next dinner Inspector Hall received merely consisted of leftovers.)
Shortly after this time, Joseph Hickman, a resident of Wayne County, completed college courses at the Utah State Agriculture College and returned to Wayne County to take over the duties of school superintendent and principal of the high school. Since Hickman understood conditions in the county and knew most of its residents, he was able to generate immense enthusiasm for the school, which in turn increased school enrollment and local participation.
In April 1918, three Wayne High School students were presented diplomas. They were Alfred R. Torgerson, Blanche Smith, and Nell Williams. It quickly became apparent that attendance at high school would be greatly increased if transportation could be arranged for pupils. Accordingly in 1919, the Wayne School Board decided to buy one truck, which was fixed up for transporting pupils from the upper towns. Students were charged fees for rid-
ing to school; Mr. Ivie was enlisted and became the first school bus driver for Wayne High School.
About the same time or during the winter of 1919-20, Walter E. Hanks drove a touring car to haul pupils from Teasdale. Although free transportation for students was talked of and urged by citizens, it was not until 1925 that it was provided for the five upper towns. These early conveyances were rather crude, but by 1929, two regular school buses were put into operation. Attendance at high school continued to increase, and by 1936, three buses were needed. In 1938, the Teasdale-Torrey bus was authorized to go to Grover to transport high school pupils, also to take part of the elementary school pupils to Teasdale or Torrey. In later years, all the children from Grover were riding the bus. Today, as in the past, it is the hope of many in Wayne County that a new American flag will once again sway in the wind, and that yellow school buses will again line the street at a new school building in Bicknell.
Adus F. Dorsey II
The Wayne Middle School building is nothing more than a slab of cement now. It is now just a hole in a wall where students once gathered in the hall; it is all a memory of something that once was.
Wills, Trusts, and More
Inheriting Retirement Accounts
Retirement accounts such as IRAs, Keoghs, 401(k)s and 403(b)s present special estate planning concerns.
Many tax issues must be addressed when planning for the lifetime distribution of retirement accounts to an owner, as well as the balances remaining upon an account owner’s death. The IRS has provided many rules and guidelines related to these retirement accounts both during an owner’s life and upon his or her death. Specifically, proceeds from traditional retirement accounts (generally retirement accounts other than Roth IRAs) are subject to income tax the year they are received. Therefore, account owners, and those who may inherit accounts, generally want to keep distributions to a minimum to reduce taxes provided there is not an immediate need for the assets.
Many account owners reach retirement and find they do not need the assets in their retirement
by Jeffery J. McKenna
accounts to supplement their retirement. For many of these individuals, their desire is to defer the distribution of these proceeds and allow the assets to continue to grow tax deferred.
Based on the current law, an individual can defer taking proceeds out of most retirement accounts up to age 73 (there is no mandatory withdrawal for Roth IRAs). However, at age 73, an individual must begin taking his or her required minimum distributions.
An important decision is who should be named the beneficiary upon death of the account.
Often, if an individual is married, the spouse is the best choice for the beneficiary. If a spouse is named as beneficiary, the spouse can convert the retirement account to his or her own IRA. This allows the spouse to continue to defer distribution of the proceeds based on the spouse’s life expectancy.
However, in situations of very large estates where the spouse would have sufficient assets without the retirement account, the children or grandchildren may be the best beneficiary choice.
Additionally, owners of qualified retirement accounts that desire to leave an inheritance to one or more charitable institutions, should use retirement funds to make the charitable bequest(s). Because these funds would be subject to income taxes if inherited by children or grandchildren, the retirement accounts should be the source of funds used for charitable giving because the charities will pay NO tax.
These are just a few of the issues related to retirement accounts within an individual’s estate plan. It is very important to review decisions regarding retirement accounts when doing your estate planning.
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.
Tomato Garden
An elderly man living alone wanted to plant his annual tomato garden, but
was very difficult work, since the ground was hard.
His only son, Paul, who used to help him, was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament:
"Dear Paul, I am feeling pretty sad, because it looks like I won’t be able to plant my tomato garden this year. I’m just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. I know if you were here my troubles would be over.. I know you would be happy to dig the plot for me, like in the old days.
Love, Dad."
A few days later he received a letter from his son.
"Dear Dad, Don’t dig up that garden. That’s where the bodies are buried. Love,Paul."
At 4 a.m. the next morning, CID officers and local police arrived and dug up the entire area without finding any bodies. They apologized to the old man and left. That same day, the old man received another letter from his son.
"Dear Dad, Go ahead and plant the tomatoes now. That’s the best I could do under the circumstances."
Nun Too Shy
Mother superior tells two new nuns that they have to paint their room without getting any paint on their clothes. One nun suggests to the other, "Hey, let's take all our clothes off, fold them up, and lock the door." So they do this, and begin painting their room. Soon they hear a knock at the door. They ask, "Who is it?" "Blind man!" The nuns look at each other, and one nun says, "He's blind, so he can't see. It won't matter" They let him in. The blind man walks in and says, "Wow!! Very nice. Where do you want me to hang the blinds?"
PUNishment
I went shopping for cherries and mics the other day. Bought a bing, bought a boom.
THEME: Human Body
ACROSS
1. Composer Joplin's first name 6. Stomach pain-causing acronym
9. Boxing practice
13. Horatio ____ of "Ragged Dick" fame
14. Not cooked
15. This and desist
16. *Torso, pl. 17. Wrath 18. *DNA half 19. *Body part, not Elvis
21. *Part of blood, not type of TV
23. *Lung filler
24. Same as on top
25. Seth MacFarlane's bear
28. Helps
30. Genus, pl.
35. Paper unit
37. Comme ci, comme ça
39. Burdened
40. Egg on
41. *Pumps blood, not tires
43. Type of nuclear missile, acr.
44. River in West Africa
46. Fraternity recruitment season
47. Purse to go with evening gown
48. "Annie Hall" star
50. Urban myth, e.g.
52. Kenan Thompson's TV show, acr.
53. Target of a joke
55. Cemetery jar
57. *Fingers, not numbers
60. *Muscle, not skeletal or cardiac
63. Enticed (2 words)
64. ___ Baba
66. Scary movie consequence
68. "____ came a spider..."
69. Old towel, e.g. 70. Nail salon file 71. *Gallbladder contents
PANGUITCH - Delin Garn Roundy, 82, passed away in Panguitch on June 14, 2025. Delin was born in Alton, on September 28, 1942, to Horace Garn Roundy and Lorena Goulding.
FYI PanguItch
by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com
Delin was the sixth of twelve children all of whom were raised in Alton. He often shared stories of long hours spent pulling weeds in mother’s garden, or working hard with dad at the sawmill. He derived great enjoyment from pestering his older sisters regularly, engaging in shenanigans with his older brother and teasing his younger siblings. Although he was quite the “playcat” with his jokes and pranks, he was also very protective and supportive of each of them. He loved them dearly.
Delin—famously voted “best hair”—graduated from Valley High School in 1960. Shortly after graduation, he accepted the call to serve as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Argentina Buenos Aires Mission from December 1961 to June 1964. He treasured this experience and gained a deep and profound love for the Savior Jesus Christ. He spoke fondly of his time in South America, the wonderful companions he served with, and the beautiful Argentine people who occupied a tender corner of his heart. Missionary service also unlocked a love of learning and discipline that provided a framework for the rest of his life.
After returning from his mission, Delin enrolled at Southern Utah State College in Cedar City, where he stayed busy socializing and attending classes. It was during this time period that a certain Mt. Carmel girl caught his eye, and after a whirlwind courtship that included the intense scrutiny of his future father-in-law (from which many entertaining stories were born), he won them all over and married Margaret LaVee DeMille for time and eternity on September 4, 1965, in the St. George Temple. Delin and LaVee were blessed with 5 children: Raymond, Gene, Brent, Lewis, and Kaylin. He was a loving and attentive father, adept at identifying their strengths and supporting them in their endeavors. Later, as the grandchildren and great-grandchildren came along, he couldn’t have been more pleased. He loved each of them, and thoroughly enjoyed playing, teasing, and laughing with them.
After earning a degree in Biology from SUSC, Delin received a job offer in Panguitch as a teacher. Although there was some trepidation at the thought of moving to the “rival” town, it didn’t take long for him to bleed blue. From amongst the teaching and coaching staff, Delin gained some of his most cherished friends. And it was through teaching Science, Math, and Spanish—as well as coaching basketball, wrestling, and track—that Delin gained many, many more children that he considered his own. He did his best to make his classroom an engaging environment, and instilled a strong work ethic in his athletes. He loved recounting the tales of his coaching escapades, and celebrating the successes of all his kids, keeping track of them even as they moved on from Panguitch High. (Did he have favorites? Absolutely. You know who you are.)
Delin’s devotion to the Savior was evident all throughout his life, through the various callings he held. He served faithfully in 3 bishoprics, in the Young Men’s organization, as a High Priest Group Leader, Ward Mission Leader, Adult Sunday School instructor and a Jr. Primary teacher. Delin and LaVee also served as ordinance workers for 5 years in the St. George Temple, and 2 years in the Cedar City Temple.
Delin preferred to stay busy, and when he wasn’t chasing sports (keeping up with all his kids), he occupied his time hunting, fishing, and farming. He truly loved all his farm animals, and quite frankly, they loved him. They knew his voice and would come running to greet him. He enjoyed tending to cattle, sheep, horses, goats, and chickens over the years.
He was quite the storyteller and jokester and always had a playful twinkle in his eye. His quick wit, infectious laugh, and warmth blessed countless lives, and he will be missed.
Delin was preceded in death by: his parents Horace and Lorena; siblings: Clorene, Florence, Gwenda, Vern, Judith, and Rayda.
He is survived by: his lovely wife LaVee; siblings: Kathleen, Norman, Mack, Sheldon, and Larrell; children: Raymond (Rushelle), Gene (Roxie), Brent (Gretchen), Lewis (Alayse), and Kaylin (Robert); 20 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service: Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 12 p.m. at the Panguitch 2nd Ward Chapel (176 N. 400 E., Panguitch, Utah). Burial to follow in the Panguitch Cemetery under the direction of Magleby Mortuary.
Viewings: Friday, June 20, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 9:30 am to 11:30 a.m. at the Panguitch 2nd Ward Chapel.
The family wishes to extend a sincere, heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses at Garfield Memorial Hospital for their tender compassion and expert care of Delin.
Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook www.maglebymortuary. com
Live streaming of services could be found below Delin's obituary
Friday was the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, with the sun setting at 9:03 p.m. Don’t ask me about sunrise because I am not a morning person. I do love these long evenings, though, and the sun will be up until around 9:00 p.m. until July 5th. We did get a little reprieve from the heat this week. St. George really needed it, with having eight days of temperatures above 100 degrees. We have two fires burning in southern Utah. The one in our neighborhood (east of Hatch) is hard to get to, so it can’t be controlled. The wind has been a nightmare for the firefighters that are trying to stop them. Like they have done in the past, the firefighters are staying at our park and sleeping in tents on the grass.
This is a big week here in town, and the Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally will take place this weekend. There will be a lot going on here, with the balloons lifting off in the mornings and the balloon torch lighting on Saturday evening. Hopefully, the wind won’t be blowing. There will be three bands playing differ-
ent types of music. Come out and hear our own Cheryl Church sing; she is the best. The Panguitch Lions Club breakfast will be at Zions Bank and will start at 7:30. It features eggs, sausage, bacon, and pancakes. This is all for one low price of $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for those 6 to 10, and 5 and under eat for free. Last week, the Lions Club awarded Marc Henrie, Zions Bank branch manager, a plaque for letting the club use the bank for their breakfasts all of these years. Also, thanks to the 6th graders for their help. One mom and daughter even did our handout flyers. I am hoping that they show again for the balloon festival breakfast. There is not much time between the balloon festival and the next Lions Club breakfast on July 4th. It will be the same great food, and the cannons going off in your front yards should act as a reminder. There will be a parade of kids at 10:00 a.m. on Main Street, with all kinds of fixed up bikes, ATVs, and anything else that moves. Then at 10:00 p.m., the fire-
fighters will put on the best firework show in southern Utah. Also on the 4th and 5th, it will be time for the annual Chicken Lights and Chrome truck show. This is like going to a car show, only with trucks. These trucks are beautiful, and there are a lot of them. They are parked, and you can see the insides of them; some of the insides look like a small apartment. The NBA season is finally over. It didn’t make it till July anyway. The two teams in the final series were well matched, and the series went for seven games. Oklahoma City (OKC) won the final game for the championship. It was the first championship for Oklahoma, and it would have been Indiana’s first also. Cleveland had won once when they had LeBron James for another year. Both teams are young. OKC’s average player age is only 26, so they will be tough for a few more years. For you NBA junkies like me, you only have to wait three months for the new season. There are always the WNBA games for you to watch, and they are entertaining.
Birthday Announcement
The city has just made our town look like someone lives here after dark. There are now lights running down both sides of Main Street and down to the social hall. It was done a number of years ago, but after the council was replaced, they didn’t get the repairs that were needed. These lights will last for twenty years or longer, and I won’t care. When the Cowboy Smokehouse Cafe finishes their new roof line, the lights will be put on there also. With the new murals that have been put up and all of the lights, it seems that our old town is coming back to life. On the world front, the news is so depressing and getting worse. There is the budget that takes from the poor in our country and gives to the rich. They can add a few more feet to their yachts while taking away Medicaid, insurance for kids, and money for food stamps. We only have three and a half more years to go, that's if we make it that long.
Mack O.
Lyle Royce Allen Celebrates 90th Birthday
Lyle Royce Allen celebrated his 90th birthday on Saturday, June 14, surrounded by friends and family at the Bennion 1st LDS Ward Church in Taylorsville, Utah.
A native of Wayne County, Royce was born on June 15, 1935, in Bicknell, Utah, to Paul Knowlton and Ella Baker Allen. He is the fourth of fourteen children. His siblings included Spencer, Arlene Kay, Eva Dean, Maud, George Brent, Faun Geneve, Robert Lewis, and Clara Gayle—all now deceased. Surviving siblings are Veda “Sue,” Paul Tad, Mark Baker, Frank Baker, and Steven Walter.
Royce was married to Erma Brown Allen, a Loa native, for 44 years before her passing in 2000 at the age of 61. Together, they had four children: Debra (Craig), Laurie (Mark), Gary (Toni), and Jeff (deceased).
He is the proud grandfather of ten grandchildren: Angie (Doug), Stephanie (Mike), Kim (Tyler), Aubrey (Josh), Amber (Jason), Sarah (Chris), Aaron (deceased), Shawn (Holly), Ashley (Taylor), and Mike (Mandi). His legacy includes 23 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren—with one more on the way.
Royce and Erma loved to travel and shared many adventures, including cruises and trips to Hawaii, Canada, and Mexico. Through Erma’s work as Secretary of the Utah Funeral Directors Association, they had the opportunity to attend national conventions and traveled to every state in the U.S.
In 1966, Royce began working for the LDS Church, supervising the maintenance and construction of churchowned buildings across a wide region—from Salt Lake City to Pocatello, Idaho, and from Rawlins, Wyoming, to Winnemucca, Nevada. He retired after 32 years of dedicated service.
Throughout his life, Royce has faithfully served in numerous church callings, including four times in the Bishopric, twice on the High Council, and once in the Primary. His temple service includes roles as an ordinance worker, coordination worker, and temple sealer.
Royce is deeply grateful for the care his children have provided since Erma’s passing. He often reflects with pride on his large and loving family, especially the joy of seeing his great-great-grandchildren as his “fifth generation.”
Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital
to Discuss Chronic Back
Pain Option During New Hospital Med Talk Series
CEDAR CITY - In-
termountain Cedar City Hospital is pleased to invite the community to its first-ever Med Talk with Intermountain Cedar City Hospital, an informative and engaging health event designed to bring patients and medical professionals together.
The first event in the series takes place today, June 26, from 6-7 p.m. in the Northfield Classroom at Cedar City Hospital (1303 N. Main Street, Cedar City, Utah). Dr. Ryan Workman, a member of the hospital's medical staff, will speak about the Intracept Ablation Procedure—a minimally
invasive technique to treat chronic low back pain.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how this innovative procedure can improve quality of life for those suffering from persistent back pain. The session will include a discussion of the science behind the procedure, its benefits, and who may be a candidate for the treatment. A Q&A session will follow.
Cedar City Hospital President Jamison Robinett emphasized the significance of the event, stating, "We are very excited to launch this new speaking series, where members of our medical staff will share
Virtual Program:
valuable insights on pertinent healthcare topics. We look forward to offering these educational opportunities to the community as part of our commitment to helping people live the healthiest lives possible by ensuring patients have access to the best possible care"
This event underscores Cedar City Hospital’s commitment to advancing healthcare education and providing patients with access to the latest medical treatments.
Learn more about Intermountain Health at intermountainhealth.org.
—Intermountain Health
This 15-week entrepreneurship course, led by Westminster University, is designed to provide participants with essential business knowledge and tools needed to launch or expand their businesses, along with personalized advising and mentorship.
Virtual Program
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Application deadlines have been extended to July 6th. Thanks to the generous support of Synchrony Bank, the program is free of charge. Upon completion, participants will have access to microgrants and opportunities for microloans. This initiative is ideal for women who aspire to start or grow their businesses and seek expert guidance. Participants will benefit from mentorship, education, and the chance to forge lasting professional relationships.
Since its inception in 2010, the Banking on Women™ program has empowered women by
providing the skills and knowledge crucial for business success. Westminster University has meticulously crafted a curriculum that addresses key topics such as business management, financial planning, marketing, and strategic decisionmaking. The program features a curriculum tailored specifically for women in business, personalized support and mentorship, networking opportunities, scholarshipbased participation, and a grand pitch night event. Women with existing businesses or compelling business ideas are encouraged to apply. Applicants should demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and a desire to build new connections
within their cohort.
The class size is limited to fifteen participants, ensuring a unique networking and learning experience for each woman. The cohort spans approximately fifteen weeks, with sessions held weekly on Tuesday evenings for the Salt Lake City In-Person Cohort and Wednesday evenings for the Virtual Cohort. Upon meeting all program requirements, including submitting a final business plan and delivering a business presentation, students may receive a microgrant generously provided by Synchrony, along with being eligible for microloans. Learn more and apply here: www.utahmicroloanfund. org/bankingonwomen
Obituaries
Nellie Welch
1934 - 2025
LYMAN - Nellie Chappell Welch passed away peacefully the morning of June 11th, 2025 at the age of 91, due to causes incident to age.
Mom was born born April 12, 1934, to Glen and Lela Chappell in Lyman, Utah where she was raised in a loving, close-knit family that instilled in her the values of faith, family, and hard work. Nellie moved away to the big city of Salt Lake, and she married Harvey Anderson, deceased. This union produced four children, Vicki, Craig, Scott, and Rodney.
Following Harvey’s death, Nellie married Donald Welch and another son, Michael, was born. The family moved to Francis, Utah in 1976. Nellie was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose strength and love shaped the lives of those around her.
She had a passion for photography and was known for capturing everyday moments with beauty and care. She also cherished the annual Chappell family reunion, a tradition that brought generations together and filled her heart with joy. A talented crocheter, Nellie made sure that each of her greatgrandchildren had an afghan made by her hands, gifts of warmth and love that will be treasured for years to come.
In addition to her roles as wife, mother, and homemaker, Nellie worked mainly as the head housekeeper at several hotels and resorts in the then booming resort town of Park City, Utah.
Following her retirement, she and Don moved back home to Lyman where she did not stay retired and instead worked at the Aspen Ranch helping youth regain their path in life. Mom leaves behind a legacy of resilience, creativity, and quiet grace that will continue to live on in the hearts of her family
Nellie is preceded in death by her husbands, Harvey Anderson and Don Welch, as well as her parents, Glen and Lela Chappell, brother Sherman Lessley, sisters Audrey Hilton and Gwen Stapley.
Nellie is survived by her five children and their spouses, Vicki and Steve Myers of Wasilla, Alaska; Craig and Debra Anderson of Francis, Utah; Scott and Jana Anderson of Salt Lake City, Utah; Rodney and Lynne Anderson of Elsinore, Utah; and Michael and Heather Welch of Lyman, Utah. Nellie is also survived by her brothers Alton, Marion, George Chappell, David Valdez; and sister Dianne Brush, 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
A service is being planned and details will be announced at a later date.
Online guestbook available at springerturner.com
Independence Day:
The first week of July is going to be eventful as festivities abound in Boulder Town surrounding the Independence Day holiday. Everyone is welcome.
Independence Day Cont'd from A1 be donation jars set up to support a local cause. Dust off your guitar, trombone, or yodeling skills to win cash prizes in multiple categories at the Talent Show, emceed by Boulder’s Raymond Shurtz—it’s sure to be entertaining. The Little Bone Food Truck will be open 5-8 p.m. and will be offering specials that night.
On Friday, July 4th, the town will host a parade beginning at 10 a.m. along Highway 12, starting at the Burr Trail and ending at the town hall. Immediately following the parade, at approximately 11:30 a.m., there will be a lunch at the town park. The menu will feature BBQ pulled pork, Larry Davis’ recipe for dutch oven baked beans, and more. Suggested donations for the lunch are $5.00 per person or $20
per family. Other activities include water games for the kids, volleyball, and a raffle featuring wonderful prizes from businesses in the Boulder/Escalante area. During the lunch, there will be a presentation about the flag of the United States of America by Bob Stevenson. Then, Friday evening, put on your dancing shoes and reconvene at the town park pavilion for a 7 p.m. concert with Muddy Boots out of Cedar City (muddybootband.com). Rog
and the gang will shake, rattle, and roll with some boot scootin’ covers of your favorite country and rock and roll hits. We hate to rain on the parade, but please remember that Boulder Town is under a fire ban due to drought conditions, and fireworks are not permitted. We want everyone to stay safe this summer. However, be prepared to sing, dance, and eat together to celebrate our country’s independence.
Out and About for the Summer
Panguitch Pioneer Home Owners Open Their Doors to Share Their History and Raise Funds During Annual Pioneer Home Tour
PANGUITCH - The 2025 Panguitch Quilt Walk Festival hosted its annual Pioneer Home Tour on Friday, June 13th, from 3 - 6 p.m. There were an impressive eight homes on the tour; six of the eight homes were made from Panguitch traditional red brick, while one was made from rock and one from wood. The home tour was hosted by the Garfield County Barn Quilt Trail this year as a fundraiser for a plaque to be installed under their “UTAH” barn quilt art installment on the south side of The Pink Polka Dott, 32 N. Main in Panguitch.
Each year, community members and visitors attending the Quilt Walk Festival are welcomed to join the Pioneer Home Tours. These tours are self-guided, and tickets are priced at $5. When you purchase a ticket, you receive a pamphlet that outlines each stop on the tour, along with a brief history of each home. Tickets can be obtained at the Panguitch Social Hall ticket office, online, or directly at the homes during the tour.
The first stop on the tour this year was the Panguitch Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP) Museum located on the corner of 100 East and Center St. During the initial settlement of Panguitch from 1864 to 1867, members of the LDS Church contributed tithes in the form of produce and livestock, which were kept on the property where the museum now resides. Originally built as a bishops’ storehouse, the museum was dedicated on August 25, 1907. It later served as classrooms for the church and a seminary. In 1964, the building was leased to the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, transforming it into a museum where visitors can explore a remarkable collection of pioneer artifacts. With three floors filled with artifacts, records, items, and even a forgotten headstone, there is much to discover. The museum is currently open to public on Fridays and Saturdays from 5:00-8:00 p.m., and it is run by volunteers.
Panguitch local and DUP volunteer Jill Nowers is ready for visitors. “We are open for summer and have made lots of changes. We are inviting families, groups, classes, reunions, and more to come see their heritage and ancestors,”
by Jaynie Connor
said Nowers.
Another historical stop was stop eight, The Kate Lublin Alexander Cabin. This location greets visitors at the north end of Panguitch and is nestled near the rest stop at the Panguitch City Park. It is a wood cabin home built in 1890 by Kate’s son, Thomas Murphy Alexander. It was restored as a Utah Centennial Project by The Panguitch Heritage Foundation and the State Centennial Committee. Descendants of Kate Lublin Alexander kindly opened up the cabin this year for guests to tour and hear some of the family’s history; this is their second year on the tour.
Stops two through six were all red brick homes. Red brick is special in Panguitch, and there are over one hundred and five red brick homes and buildings in Panguitch, the largest collection of historic red brick homes remaining in Utah. Panguitch used to be home to the Panguitch brick kilns, and these red brick houses serve as a testament to the resilient pioneers who founded the settlement. For three decades, the brick factory was operated by the settlers, who loaded horse-drawn wagons with wood and iron-rich clay. They then fired the kiln using wood to produce their bricks. Interestingly, workers were compensated with bricks instead of money as payment, allowing families to construct their own
brick homes. The impressive, tall houses were the first to be built beyond Fort Sanford, followed later by the more popular two-story homes. Influenced by both English and Dutch architectural styles, these exquisite red brick houses featured filigree, Dixie dormers, and bay windows.
A beloved favorite and a stunning renovation is the Clark-Houston home, located at 125 E. Center Street. This exquisite Craftsman-style residence was constructed in 1915 by Joseph and Claire Clark. In 1920, Joseph sold it to his cousins, James Houston and Roene Syrett Houston, who raised their twelve children—seven daughters and five sons—there until 1967. The home remained in James Houston’s family until 2019. In a fortunate turn of events, it was purchased in 2021 by a descendant of the original builder, who lovingly restored it to its current splendor. The home is owned by Jeffery and Mimi McKenna. Notably, the property features an impressive and charming treehouse in the backyard, complete with a twisted yellow slide for an alternative exit.
One of these homes celebrates its 100th birthday this year: The Mabell House, located at 49 East 200 North. Owned by the Barton Family, this home has recently undergone quite the renovation. The
home was built for Mabell Hatch and her two children, Orville and Orva. After losing her husband, Mabell moved to Salt Lake City to earn a teaching degree, later returning to Panguitch to teach. She commissioned her father, Henry Excell, to build a house, which she rented out until it was paid off before moving in with her children. Over the years, five generations of her family have lived in the home, now owned by her greatgranddaughter, Tammy Barton, and her husband, Neal. The Bartons have worked for three years to restore the house, and in November, it hosted a Thanksgiving dinner, marking six generations gathering in the family home.
Mabell’s great granddaughter, Tammy Barton, was happy to show the home on the home tour. “We love that we have been able to keep this house in the family since it was first built
and are very proud of our ancestors and the struggles they went through to settle Panguitch, and to continue living here during the rough years, as well as the joyful times,” said Barton. “Since the house had declined so much before we began renovating it, we were a little concerned that we weren't going to be able to save it. We are truly overjoyed that we were able to keep this beauty alive and fix her up better than new. We wanted to put her on the Home Tour so those that have spent time in this home through the years could see the finished product, and to allow those that have not seen her before to marvel at the amazing history and stories these old red-brick homes have to tell.”
Only one home on the tour was made from rock this year. This was house number seven, The Rock House. This home holds the distinction of being the old-
est residence in Panguitch. It was constructed by Thomas Richards, one of the heroic figures involved in the Quilt Walk survival story of Panguitch. The building process commenced in 1867; however, after a temporary setback when he was driven out of town by Native Americans, Richards returned to complete the house in 1872. The stones used for the construction were quarried from a site eight miles up the canyon, and if visitors look closely, they can still observe the chisel marks on the rocks.
The Pioneer Home Tour was a tremendous success this year, with homes bustling with visitors from 3:00 PM and well into the evening. It provides a wonderful opportunity for residents and visitors to reflect on the town’s history and heritage and to share family stories and cherished memories, while at the same time raising money for a good cause. The Garfield County Barn Quilt Trail expresses their gratitude to everyone who attended, as well as the home owners who graciously opened up their spaces to the public. Homes on the Pioneer Home Tour this year included:
• Stop 1: Daughters of the Utah Pioneer Museum/ Bishop’s Storehouse, 125 E Center
• Stop 2: 89 West Cottage, 89 West 100 South
• Stop 3: The Post Office House, 99 West 100 North
• Stop 4: Grandma’s Cottage, 99 West 100 North
• Stop 5: The Mabell House, 49 East 200 North,
• Stop 6: The ClarkHouston Home, 234 North Main Street Stop 7: The Rock House, 506 North Main Street Stop 8: The Kate Lublin Alexander Cabin, 770 North Main Street
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Tammy Barton, LC Hatch, and Jonie Barton—three generations of Mabell descendants—in front of the Mabell House located at 49 East 200 North in Panguitch, which this year celebrates its 100th birthday. The Mabell House was stop five on the 2025 Pioneer Home Tour on June 13.
Skyhoopi: It wasn’t about making money. It was about having something useful, something that gave back to the community.
—Susan Nelson, one of Skyhoopi Thrift Store's original founders
Skyhoopi Thrift Store was created under the nonprofit umbrella of Envision Escalante and has been a fixture on Escalante's Main Street for the past eighteen years. Skyhoopi will officially close its doors this summer.
helping the Escalante Canyons Art Festival grow.
to the community,” said Susan Nelson, one of the store’s original founders.
Skyhoopi started with four women—Deon Alvey, Dana Waggoner, Susan Nelson, and Melanie Boone—who were serving on the Envision Escalante board. The nonprofit had already been involved in various community efforts: repainting Main Street, donating to the schools, and
“We were sitting in a little office across the street, looking at that empty building that used to be an art gallery,” Nelson said. “It was just such a bummer. There was hardly anything on Main Street. The Showcase Theater next door was still boarded up. The only real activity was The Golden Loop restaurant across the street and Brent Cottom’s store at the end.”
They started tossing
around ideas. What could go in that space? What might serve the town?
That’s when the idea of a thrift store came up.
To help launch it, Waggoner and Boone visited WabiSabi in Moab, a nonprofit thrift store known for its community-driven model. WabiSabi generously shared their forms and operational materials, allowing the Escalante team to get started quickly.
Next came the question of what to call the
it had a story, and it was something people remembered. So, we went with it.”
The store ran on a small staff, dedicated volunteers, and ongoing leadership from its board. That included the original four women, each of whom brought something unique to the project—Waggoner was connected to Escalante Outfitters, Boone worked for the BLM and stayed active in town efforts, and Nelson had tech skills and loved to organize and curate the store’s library section— along with key longtime board members like Karin Simmons, Elaine Lott, and Howard Hutchison.
Deon Alvey, who passed away in May 2024, was a cornerstone of the effort. She had served on the hospital board, helped bring the Kazan Memorial Clinic to life, and was deeply involved in improving life in Escalante. “She was the backbone of so many projects,” Nelson said.
store. Nelson pushed to include the word “thrift” so people would immediately understand what it was. Deon Alvey offered a name rooted in local history. Back in the 1950s, when she was in high school, the small towns in the area all had tongue-in-cheek nicknames—Circleville was “Round Town,” Tropic was “Under the Dump,” and Escalante was known as “Skyhoopi.”
“It was perfect,” Nelson said. “It was local,
From the start, the store was powered by the people of Escalante. Donations flowed in—even when the founders weren’t sure there’d be enough to keep the shelves stocked. Proceeds went right back into the community, helping local families with winter coats, kitchenware, and furniture, and supporting school programs and community events. “We had a population of about 700 people, and we didn’t think we’d get much,” Nelson said. “But people brought clothes, books, housewares—you name it.”
Skyhoopi quickly became a go-to spot for affordable essentials, antiques, and unexpected finds like original paintings donated at the end of the Escalante Canyons Arts Festival. Locals relied on it. Tourists stopped in. Seasonal workers shopped when they arrived and donated when they left.
The decision to close Skyhoopi comes after the building it occupies was put up for sale. The store has always operated on a shoestring budget, and with no heat, no air conditioning, and unfinished space, continuing operations under new ownership would require significant investment.
"We’ve had a good run," Nelson said. "We’ve been at this for almost two decades. It’s time for someone else, if they want to, to pick it up and carry it forward. And we’re so grateful for the community support. We couldn’t have done it without you."
Skyhoopi will officially close its doors this summer. Until then, locals and visitors alike still have a chance to stop in, treasure hunt, and say goodbye to a store that has spent the last eighteen years quietly making a difference.
To continue supporting Envision Escalante and its mission to give back to the community, donations are appreciated at https://escalantecanyonsartfestival.org/donate/.
Kathryn Chamberlain
Skyhoopi
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Legal Notices
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. 16, 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)
61-3571 (a53213): Joseph Michael Irving and/or Maribella Irving, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 3.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles north of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION.
61-1497 (a53232): Richard and Liz Briggs propose(s) using 0.7495 cfs OR 194.9 ac-ft. from the South Fork Sevier River and Springs (5 miles south of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION.
61-3236 (a53236): Ivo Ruml propose(s) using 0.0048 cfs OR 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles SE of Panguitch) for COMMERCIAL: Bed & Breakfast (1.0 AF).
WAYNE COUNTY
NEW APPLICATION(S)
95-5571 (A84687): Christian Ochsenbein propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles west of Hanksville) for IRRIGATION; OTHER: 4 campsites (60 gpd/person x 5 persons/site for 275 days).
95-5572 (A84690): Randall Stutman propose(s) using 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile SE of Torrey) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.
95-5573 (A84691): Wayne Wonderland Airport propose(s) using 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles W of Bicknell) for DOMESTIC.
95-5574 (A84694): Thomas Velky propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.28 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles SE of Teasdale) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.
Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.
State Engineer
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 19 & 26, 2025
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
Utah Weighs Cost of Repealing Clean-Energy Tax Credits
UTAH - The tax-cut and spending proposal known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" would mean big changes to federal policy—changes that, in Utah, could derail progress on clean-energy projects.
U.S. Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, is one of a handful of lawmakers who say they want to preserve the cleanenergy tax credits the bill would end.
Sara Baldwin, senior director of electrification at the nonpartisan think
by Alex Gonzalez | Utah News Connection
tank Energy Innovation, said the proposed changes could cost Utah 9,400 jobs by 2030 and another 2,900 jobs in 2035. Her group also estimated the state's cumulative gross domestic product would shrink by about $11 billion in the next decade.
"Inflation is tackled by looking at the core source of that, which is energy related—so, fossil fuels are inherently volatile, they are inherently expensive," she said. "And when you continue to 'hitch your wagon to
Operation Dry Water:
the fossil-fuel roller coaster,' what you end up doing is, you're locking in higher costs for Utah households."
Baldwin said her organization estimates the budget package would increase annual energy bills for Utah households by about $230 by 2030—and by more than $500 five years later. But members of the far-right House Freedom Caucus have said they'll hold the line on their spending reductions and what they call "IRA Green
Whether you're at the helm of the vessel or a passenger on board, boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs puts everyone around you at risk.
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alike. Boaters will see an overall increase in officer patrols on the water and at recreational boating checkpoints. The top priority during this time is the safety of all boaters on the water, and any impaired boater or individual posing a danger to others will be removed from the waterways. The park is partnering with agencies nationwide to prevent incidents, deaths, and injuries caused by boating under the influence. Whether you're at the
helm of the vessel or a passenger on board, boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs puts everyone around you at risk. Operating a vessel while impaired is illegal on all bodies of water and can lead to serious injuries, death, and legal consequences. In Arizona, it is illegal to operate a vessel with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. In Utah, it is illegal to operate a vessel with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.05 percent or higher. The park reminds boaters to always boat sober and
to wear a life jacket when on or around the water. Children twelve years of age and younger must wear a U. S. Coast Guard approved lifejacket when the boat is underway. The park is committed to promoting the safety of recreational boaters, paddlers, and all waterway users. More safety information is available here: https://www.nps.gov/ glca/planyourvisit/safety. htm Visit operationdrywater.org for more information about boating under the influence.
—National Park Service
NOTICE OF SUMMONS
Sean R. Conner, #18891 ANDERSON, FIFE, MARSHALL & JOHNSON, LC
2500 N. University Ave. Provo, UT 84604
Telephone: (801) 375-1920
New Scam rollbacks." Baldwin added that if clean-energy incentives are repealed, rural communities will likely feel the ripple effects of that decision.
"So, we're seeing this kind of rural renaissance of sorts, thanks to the rich, renewable and carbon-free resources they have at their disposal, and that is stimulating their economy," she said. "That is keeping schools open, that is allowing public services to continue to operate for the residents who want to live there."
Robbie Orvis, senior director of modeling and analysis with Energy Innovation, said President Donald Trump wants the United States to be energy-dominant on the international stage. But Orvis said his group's modeling shows the bill would do the opposite.
"If we are talking about wanting to compete with China and having a homegrown, clean-energy industry and being able to encourage AI and data centers in the U.S.," he said, "the measures in the bill will not achieve that. They'll make electricity more expensive, and they'll push out developers and manufacturing facilities."
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
Bats:
Bats are known carriers of rabies, and while they typically avoid human contact, we advise the public to never handle them directly.
Nate Selin, Health Officer for the Central Utah Health Department
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event of a bite or potential exposure, seek immediate medical attention."
Rabies Prevention and Safety Tips:
Avoid Contact with Wildlife: Rabies can be transmitted through bites or saliva from infected animals. Do not approach wild animals, particularly bats, rac-
coons, or skunks.
• In the Event of a Bite or Exposure: If bitten or scratched by a bat or wild animal, wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water and seek immediate medical attention.
Protect Pets: Ensure your pets—particularly cats, dogs, and ferrets—are vaccinated against rabies. If you haven't already, talk to your veteri-
narian about getting your pets up-to-date.
Handling Bats: If you find a bat inside your home or on your property, avoid handling it. Contact animal control or a professional for safe removal.
For more information about rabies, symptoms, and prevention, visit epi. utah.gov/rabies.
—Central Utah Health Department
Public Meetings: The term “Downwinder” is used to describe the more than 60,000 people who were exposed to radioactive fallout in Arizona, Nevada and Utah during the nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site. Local residents, and their families, are encouraged to come have their questions answered about the program and its status.
Courtesy Becky Barlow
The RESEP (Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program) clinic from St. George Regional Hospital will be holding public informational meetings in several southern Utah cities on June 27 and 28, 2025.
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someone you know has cancer and would have qualified for RECA before the expiration, please come and give your contact information so that the Downwinder’s clinic can contact you when the RECA law is passed and the DOJ is again taking applications.
The term “Downwinder” is used to describe the more than 60,000 people who were
exposed to radioactive fallout in Arizona, Nevada and Utah during the nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site. Local residents, and their families, are encouraged to come have their questions answered about the program and its status.
Meetings will be held at the following dates and sites:
• Friday, June 27, 2025, Kanab Public Library, 374 North Main Street, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
• Friday, June 27, 2025,
Panguitch City Office, 25 South 200 East, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday, June 28, 2025, Richfield, Snow College Admin Room 147 A&D, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, June 28, 2025, Salina, North Sevier Recreation Center, 373 W. 400 N., 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
For questions, please call 435-251-4760.
Social distancing and masks are optional.
—Intermountain Health
Public Works Employee for Escalante City
C lassified a ds
We are looking for friendly, hardworking professionals who enjoy the hospitality industry and interaction with guests.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Front Desk Agents
Laundry Services
Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen
Positions to start April 1st through October 31st At Capitol Reef Resort we promote from within. Please stop by in person to complete an application. We are located at 2600 E SR 24, Torrey, UT 84775 435-425-3761
Position Announcements
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring for the following positions. For the application process and description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org
Full-Time Instructional Coach/Reading Specialist
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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Wayne Community Health Center
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):
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.
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Wayne Community Health Center Part-Time Custodian
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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